Trails into Reverie: The Chaos of Babel

by mysteryfriend16

Crossbell has finally gained its independence. The SSS and all of Crossbell finally have their dreams come true. Suddenly, Rufus Albarea and the newly established Ebon Defense Force attacked and took over Crossbell once more. Three Heroes: Lloyd, Rean, and a mysterious masked man must work together to solve this crisis and free Crossbell together once more with friends all over.

22. Rean's Route Act 4 Mishelam

Dateline March 21, 1207

(Trails into Reverie ost - Those Who Live in the Blue Earth)

Rean Levi, Kurt, Emma, Sara, Musse, Gaius, Riku, Ventus, Namine, Yu, Mario, Luigi, Yoshi, Gray, Juvia, Dimitri, Brianna, Byleth, Yuri, Shigure, Azura, Kazuha, Lyn, Roy (Fire Emblem), Ragna, Noel Vermillion, Zhongli and Schmidt are walking up to the Spirit Shrine hidden behind the mountains, guiding them was Roselia, Yen Sid and the Rabbit humanoid figure. Valimar awaits them.

"This is Aria Shrine, then?" Musse asked

"That's right. We came here during the civil war two years ago, too." Rean answered

"The disturbance in the spirit veins has made it manifest once more." Roselia folding her arms as she told them. "It's how we were able to swoop in and save the day. Of course, it was different to how Zhongli here, Arceus and his three Creation Trio show up."

Emma hummed. "It does seem like we'll be able to use parallel teleportation to go to Crossbell from here."

"I see. Then we would request your aid, so we can finally bring this madness to an end." Gaius said.

"Then it shall be given!" Roselia smirked.

Sara hang up from the call. "Sounds like the rest of our numbers have reached the other shrines. And the rest of our friends who are joining will accompany them too through Hoopa. We're good to go at anytime."

"Thinking about it, this will be the first time both Class VIIs have come together since Prince Olivert's wedding." Kurt said

"Oh yeah." Levi nodded. "Although it not the most festive of circumstances, but we do need all the help we can get."

"Right." Rean nodded in agreement. "Ever since the co-supreme leaders made their move, this land has been engulfed in chaos. The people of Zemuria... no... maybe the world aren't going to know peace until they're well and truly deposed. So let's go—to Crossbell, where we'll end this once and for all!"

"Yes. Roselia, Emma, if you would?" Yen Sid nodded as Roselia and Emma nodded.

Roselia brought her staff. "Quod viatores, fantasy parvus umbra... [O'wayfarers, shadowing from realm fantastic...']

Emma raised her staff. "...domenstrato, lotus terra compitales! [...deliver us to the land of frolicking illusions!']

And so everyone was teleported away.

(BGM ended)

---

Yesterday...

(Trail into Reverie ost - Slight Suspicion)

"We owe you our deepest thanks for helping to avoid the worst-case scenario here." A Calvardian Soldot bow in thanks. "I'll admit, I never thought the day would come when I would feel gratitude toward the Ashen Chevalier. Speaking of him, where is he?"

"He's currently resting after receiving a terrible injury from an unknown assaulted. that belong to a third party." Gaius answered.

"I see... It's a shame that I couldn't thank him in person." He said as one of the Calvardian Soldiers approached and whisper into his ear. "Understood." He turn to the group. "Our unit will be here shortly, it seems. We anticipate it will take several days to remove all of our weapons from the highlands, but it should prove doable. Until that is complete, our armies shall not interfere with one another in this region. Is this acceptable to you?"

"Yes. We'll do all we can to make sure discussion between our governments go smoothly, too." Mueller said as the Calvardian soldier take off.

Sara sigh."Phew... I'm glad we could convince them to give us the benefit of a doubt."

"But they clearly suspect Erebonian involvement, but can't dismiss the idea that this really was the united nation's work, either." Yuri fold his arms.

"Right. Especially since they must know as well as we do that physically moving that many weapons in such a short time wouldn't be easy." Byleth agreed.

"I imagine they are still having trouble believing that Prince Olivert being abducted as well." Shigure sighed.

"I'm not surprised. I'm still having a hard time progressing what happened, and we were directly involved..." Gaius replied.

"Yeah. Like that white knight." Ventus nodded his head.

"Not to mention that Aion of Ridley..." Kazuha fold his arms, and he rub his chin. "It's presence was... ominous. It attack Rean and Valimar so viciously. As if it wanted to kill him."

"Yeah... Something about it isn't normal. Especially that Aion." Namine agreed.

"Not to mention the disappearance of those devices in the head of the statue and the watchtower vanished without a trace. Including that fake Arios." Lyn pointed out. "It must have taken them when it disappeared so it wouldn't be analyzed."

"And the clues with it..." Roy (Fire Emblem) muttered "We have nothing to investigate it."

"And we can add both the Courageous II, Gaius Merkabah, Kurt's Paladin and Lady Le Quin's soldier were also heavily damaged." Azura fold her arms.

"It's a relief tha no harm has came from the Crew..." Brianna said.

"But both ships are out of commission for awhile..." Dimitri said.

"And communication in Crossbell is also being block off." Mario added. "We couldn't learn from the situation there."

"Yeah... especially Alisa, Machias, Towa, Veyle, Alear and Seadall's condition too." Luigi muttered

"Oooh..." Yoshi grumbled.

---

Flashback before...

"The situation might have calmed, but we still haven't truly resolved anything." Olivert sighed. "Your assistance would be a boon to us. Not that I intend to sit on my hands either—I'll be thinking of a way forward."

"I will see that they reach the capital safely." Aurelia said. "I'll be counting on you to do what you can on your end."

"Got room for a plus-one?" Grace asked with a smile. "I was DREADING having to explain my way through the checkpoint."

(BGM ended)

---

Later at night...

Rean groaned as he open his eyes, realizing he was in one of the beds of the resting Yurts. He rose up and then place his hand on his forehead. "What... What happened?"

"Rean...?" A voice spoked with whispered as Rean turn to the direction and see Levi sitting by his bed, looking shock.

"Levi? Were you watching me sleep?"

Levi gritted his teeth as tears spout out from his eyes while shuddered, causing Rean to look surprised as Levi got up and then hug him.

"..!"

(Genshin Impact ost - Lover's Oath)

"You're awake! You're awakaaaake! Ah! *sob* I thought... I thought..." Levi cried.

"Levi, what's wrong?" Rean asked as he hug his boyfriend.

"*sniffle* "W-What do you mean what's wrong you fool?!" Levi look at him with a teary look. "Don't you remember what happened to you?"

Rean then gasped as he remembered the fight with the White Knight and Aion Ridley and the injuries that came with it.

"That's right..." Rean cover his forehead. "That White Knight... And that Aion..." He also remember Zhongli, Arceus, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina's arrival to the rescue. Then remember Valimar, causing him to gasp. "What happened to Valimar?! Is he all right?!"

"Valimar is okay, he received managed, but my brother use his powers to restore him." Levi whipped his tears. "But I was so worried about you! Not just me, but everyone! Your Pokemon included! You been out for a day..."

Rean had an ! over his head. "I've been unconscious for a day?"

"The injuries you've received from that White Knight and the Aion was devastating. Almost fatial." Levi lower his head as he gritted his teeth. "I've use my healing powers to heal you... Emma, Riku, Ventus and Namine help too." His tears came out. "I'm so sorry, Rean..."

"Why are you apologizing?"

"That I couldn't save you!" Levi look up with his teeth gritted and an expression of tearful. "When I arrive on horseback...That Knight was going to kill you. All I did was scream instead of trying to save you with my power... Arceus, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina show up at a moment without notice to interfere... but even they weren't strong enough... It was going after you... I just stood there on my horse... Until brother show up... I... I..."

Rean was looking at his boyfriend sad state, which gave him a sad look as he pull him for a hug.

"..."

"It's okay..." Rean said softly. "I don't blame you and I know you were petrified in fear and shock. It's completely natural. I'm so sorry that I caused you and the others so much worry. No one expected this to happen. So please don't blame yourself. It hurts me to see you like this."

"But..." Levi sniffled. "But..."

"Look at me, Levi." Rean place his hand to his hand to his lover's face. "It's okay. I know what happened after I suddenly collapsed in your arms was frightening. I would be too if something were to happen to you, and all of our other friends too. But no one would be more scared than me if things were reversed. Please don't blame yourself. If anything. I'm grateful that you've taken care of me. And never left my side. I love you."

Levi stared as he was flabbergasted.

"Hehe... haha..." Levi couldn't help but let out a soft chuckle as he wipe his ears and then touch Rean's hand on his cheek. "I love you too. Heh." He look with a warm smile."I'm glad I never left your side... nor you go into Aidios Halls. But I'm so very glad you're okay. I'm sorry that I'm such a mess right now."

"Hehe. It's fine. If anything. I'll remember this."

"Heh... you tease." Levi chuckled as he press his lips with Rean's.

Rean place his hand to the back of Levi's head as their lips move in sync, dancing, and then Rean's tongue slithers into Levi's mouth and dances with his tongue, causing a soft moan to escape. They parted their lips as salvia was separated but ended up kissing again passionately. Leaving them alone in their world.

(BGM ended)

"Levi I brought—" Emma came into the room and then caught the scene as her head had an ! over her head, causing Rean and Levi to open their eyes with an ! over their head as they stop kidding and turn to Emma.

"E-Emma!" Levi cheeks turn red.

"O-Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't mean too interrupt, I'll be going!"

"N-No wait! Please get everyone and let them know Rean's awake."

"U-Understood!" Emma placed the tray to the shelf and take off.

(Trails into Reverie ost - A Moment of Warmth)

Levi turn to Rean. "Can you get up?"

"Yeah. I'm fully heal thanks to you." Rean smiled as he got up from bed and stretched out his arms and roll up for a bit.

"I'm glad... Your clothes is a bit worse for wear but... I dry and wash them and they're good at new." Levi smiled as he pull out Rean's clothes from his inventory and handed them to Rean.

"Thanks." Rean smiled as he begin to put them on.

"Instructor!"

"Rean!"

Rean turn to see everyone coming in and gather around him

"Oh thank the wind and goddess!" Gaius sigh of relief and then hug him with the others. "We fear the worst when you lost conscious."

"Haha. I know." Rean hug back and then hug everyone else each. "I'm so sorry for worry you all so much."

"We're just so glad to see you standing and in good health." Byleth smiled.

"You must be hungry. Emma, where's the tray?" Emblem Micaiah asked

"Oh, it's right here." Emma headed to the shelf and then bring it to Rean. "Levi never left your side so he help feed you."

"Haha. I know. But thank you." Rean take the tray.

"I'll get you some pillars so you can eat in peace." Gaius smiled

"And I'll let everyone else know." Kurt pull out his ARCUS Alpha and begin calling as Rean sit down on the pillar Gaius brought and begin to eat.

---

One meal later...

"Hah... that was delicious..." Rean rub his belly as he notice everyone, including Cosmog is staring at him. "Guys, you don't need to stare like I'm going to faint again. I'm fine now, honest."

"The words 'I'm fine' carry little weight coming from you." A voice said, revealing to be Laura as Rean see in the Video call is Juna, Altina, Venti, Ash, Elliot, Jusis, Fie Millium, Crow, Peach, Daisy, Victor, Marnie, Bede, Hop, Link, Zelda, Urbosa, Revali, Mipha, Daruk, Terrako, Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Susie, Tanaza, Magolor, Marx, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Kairi, Mickey, Aqua, Lea, Aether, Mona, Paimon, Diluc, Albedo, Ei, Yae Miko, Nahida, Furina, Mavuika, Palutena, Pit, Viridi, Dark Pit, Asuna, Yui, Alice, Eugeo, Lisbeth, Leafa, Silica, Shion, Marth, Alm, Celica, Tiki, Chrom, Robin, Lucina, Lissa, Morgan, Corrin, Xander, Leo, Ryoma, Hinoka, Edelgard, Hubert, Monica, Annette, Amia, Emblem Rean, Alcryst, Alfred, Citrinne, Lapis, Céline, Diamant, Amber, Ivy, Hortensia, Zelkov, Kagetsu, Rosemary, Rosado, Shez, Arval, Bowser, Junior, Kamek, Yukiko, Kanji, Naoto Shirogane, Teddie, Akira, Ann, Morgana, Ryuji, Yusuke, Haru, Goro Akechi. Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Wendy, Carla, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Qrow, Tsubaki, Makoto Nanaya, Jin Kisaragi, Kagura, Samus, Captain Falcon, Lucario, and Bayonetta are gathering in a call.

"I couldn't agree more." Juna sighed. "We take our eyes off you for just a while, and look what happens."

"Being attacked like that must have been very frightful... I know that come experience...' Zelda muttered.

"We only worry because we care, Rean." Gaius told him. "I'm genuinely grateful that you and Valimar saved the lives of my family. I really am. But you and Valimar sustain serious injuries from that White Knight and Aion Ridley. It's only right that we worried. But our worries pale in comparison to Levi's. Esepcually Emblem Levi."

"Agreed." Victor agreed. "Compare to our worries. Your boyfriend has it the worst you know. I heard he's been by your side nursing you without sleep."

"Sorry. You're right." Rean sighed. "Levi did say he was always there with him, including his Emblem."

"Right." Emblem Levi nodded in agreement. "Aside from that you wear my ring, your Pokemon also been watching over you. Cosmogs, and even I was filled with guilt that I couldn't protect you. We're just glad that you're okay..."

"That reminds me, shouldn't Valimar also be in the call?" Ash asked

"Hang on, I'll put him up." Elliot said and then Valimar join the call.

"Rean." Valimar spoked.

"Valimar! Are you okay?!" Rean asked

"I am well now. Lord Zhongli has repaired the broken parts of my body. But I am more concerned about you. You substrain nearly fatal injuries. I fear worst has come to you when you fell unconscious."

"Yeah. I'm sorry that I worried everyone... Thank you for always being there for me, Valimar." Rean smiled "But I wanted to ask. Do you know something about that White Knight that attack us?"

"We're all wondering the same thing." Musse agreed. "Roselia and the others ask us to wait until they finish their investigation. Hopefully, they'll be finish with it soon."

"Ah. I see everyone is assembled already." Roselia said as she, Yen Sid, The Rabbit and Zhongli came in.

"And speak of the devil." Yuri said.

"Brother, Roselia, Master Yen Sid, have you found anything?" Levi asked.

"We certainly did, but most of the information is from Mr. Zhongli." Roselia answered

Rean notice the Rabbit figure among them.

"Oh. Who's this?" Rean asked.

"Hiya!" The Rabbit greeted. "It's nice to meet you, Rean. I'm Osward the Lucky Rabbit! I'm an old friend to King Mickey."

"That's right." Mickey nodded. "Oswald and I go way back. I haven't seen him in awhile. He rules a realm called the Wasteland... something that I made a mess."

"That's all in the past now. I'm grateful that you help clean things up. I'm here accompanied Master Yen Sid for assistance."

"What kind of assistance?" Mario asked

(BGM ended)

"It involves an intruder that ransacks my workshop." Yen Sid answered.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Mysterious Element)

Everyone had an !? over their heads.

"An Intruder?" Sora asked in surprised

"You mean someone snuck into your home and stole something from you?" Goofy asked

"That's right." Oswald nodded his head. "Master Yen Sid doesn't know how but... they somehow managed to enter his Tower without noticing or sensing their presence. They took something related from the incident."

"Yes. They took the magic brush that constructed the world I've created of forgotten toons." Yen Sid continued

"WHAT?!" Mickey gasped

"You created a world, Master Yen Sid?" Emma asked in surprise.

"Yes. It was my latest and creation creation. A paradise to the forgotten souls lost to time has been sent there. Oswald is one of those souls." Yen Sid answered

"Yep. My home was a real paradise. Until a certain someone made a mess." Oswald folded his arms as he looked at the screen where Mickey nervously laughed. "But all is good now. Anyway, I'm here to help find the guy, or gal or whatever that stole the magic brush that Master Yen Sid used to create that world."

"It transpired yesterday in the afternoon." Yen Sid continued, causing the group to have an ! over their heads.

"This happen in the afternoon?" Dimitri asked.

"Could it be a coincidence?" Roselia asked.

"No." Yen Sid shook his head. "When the thief escaped, I heard and sensed the presence of an old adversary to both Mickey and Oswald has been brought back."

Mickey eye widen. "You don't mean..."

"The Blot, yes." Oswald nodded his head.

"What's a Blot?" Millium asked

"The Blot was... a monster that I've created on accident." Mickey said solemnly.

"Wait, you created a monster?!" Sora asked

"I did not expect to hear that from you, Mickey..." Aqua muttered

"Well, this happened before I became a Keyblade Master. I was quite reckless." Mickey scratched his head.

"That's putting it lightly. And this comes from me." Oswald comment.

"It's not something I'm proud of regardless. I owe both Master Yen Sid and Oswald for the damage I've caused. But regardless, the Blot somehow returned by the perpetrator?"

"It's faint, but yes. And it leads to Zemuria." Yen Sid replied.

"So someone from our world is the culprit..." Fie muttered. "But who could steal from Master Yen Sid? Let alone a magic paintbrush? But how would they receive the Blot you're talking about?"

"It must be some power at work here. Perhaps it's related to that white Divine Knight." Zhongli said.

Everyone had an !? over their head.

"Wait, did you say a White Divine Knight?!" Elliot asked in surprise.

"Wait a second, I thought they were only seventh Divine Knights." Levi replied. "There's actually another one we don't know?"

"Valimar, do you know about this Eight one?" Rean turning to the call.

"No. That Divine Knight and the number eight is impossible." Valimar answered. "I clearly remember that there are only seven of my siblings. Aside from the Ebon Knight left the ranks, it should not be possible for there to be an Eight Divine Knight. What's more, even if there was an eighth—Whether we have recognition of it or not—It has participated in the Rivalries during the Great Twilight. What's more, some of you are aware of the fact that the Gnomes created seven vessels while the Hexen Clan split the power into those vessels. Therefore it should not be possible to exist an Eight Divine Knight without our notice."

"I also agree with this." Zhongli folded his arms and nodded. "Aether can also testify to this fact as well."

"It's true. I remember and witnessed it myself. There is no eight Divine Knights. It should not even be possible for the Gnomes to construct another Vessel and somehow replica both the Sept-Terrion of Steel's power. It would take a mammoth of power to pull that off." Aether in agreement.

"But if what Aether said is true... then... what was that Knight you guys saw?" Paimon asked

"Something impossible." Valimar answered. "When that Divine Knight appeared... I felt like I was staring not just at myself... but my other siblings as a whole. As if that Knight possesses the abilities of every Divine Knight. No... perhaps I should say as if we were the Sept-Terrion of Steel."

Everyone had an ?! over their heads as they look in shock.

"What?!" Rean asked in shock.

"The Sept-Terrion of Steel?!" Jusis muttered

"Hold up, you mean that White Knight is the Sept-Terrion of Steel?!" Crow asked in disbelief.

"B-B-But that should be impossible! Valimar and the other Divine Knights are here and most of them are with Aether!" Paimon pointed out.

"And I also ask the Divine Knights too. And as they testified, it is not possible for them to become the Sept-Terrion of Steel if all Divine Knights are present in the Rivalries." Aether stated. "With Ishmelga perish, so too his Ebon Vessel. What's more, the Great Twilight is gone with him. And with it, the Rivalries. Not unless there are other methods that somehow I'm not aware of... but with all of the Divine Knights' presence. It's still impossible if they're still here while that White One is the Sept-Terrion of Steel."

"Indeed. With Valimar and the other Divine Knight with the exception of the Ebon Knight, that Divine Knight with the full power of the Sept-Terrion of Steel is impossible. Something that should not exist." Zhongli folding his arm. "I'm not even sure how it even possible for it to manifest. But perhaps we'll find out ourselves if we can capture that knight."

"And if I may add." A voice asked as Zhongli snapped his finger and extended the room to grow larger as Arceus, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina landed next to the group.

"Arceus, Dialga, Palkia and Giratina!" Noel Vermillion gasped.

"Are the four of you okay? Levi told me that you fought against that Divine Knight." Rean asked

"We're fine. Although we didn't expect that Knight to be powerful to overwhelm us. That Knight somehow in par with Gods." Arceus spoked. "As interesting as this sounds, there is something that caught my attention. That Divine Knight seems to focus more of its attention on Valimar. Or rather..." Arceus looking at Rean. "With Rean."

"Now that you mention it..." Sara put on her thinking pose. "That thing did seem interested with Rean. But not in a good way."

"Yeah." Emblem Levi nodded in agreement. "It felt like it wanted to kill Rean."

"But why me though?" Rean place his hand over his chest.

"That's a good question. It felt like that thing almost has a vendetta against him which makes no sense." Yuri said.

"Not to mention the power it has. Along with its presence." Palutena said "It was so powerful that it can be felt even in a distance... or rather to those who can sense it."

"But I didn't feel it..." Pit said

"Of course, you didn't... but can't say I can't either somehow..." Dark Pit muttered.

"But regardless of who senses it or not, it doesn't change the fact that Divine Knight is something impossible." Miko pointed out.

"What's more, the mana flowing throughout it and the marks it left in the spirit veins leave no room for doubt." Roselia added.

"This is something we shouldn't ignore coming. Especially from Miss Roselia, Mr. Zhongli, Palutena, and the others..." Amia agreed.

"But the question I want to ask is why is this Divine Knight of something impossible is after me... no... the real me." Emblem Rean wondered.

"But either way, this new Divine Knight will likely be our biggest clue yet in learning what we are facing." Diluc pointed out. "Since its existence is even more of an impossibility than the advanced technology we've seen."

(BGM ended)

(Blazblue ost - Premotion)

"Does anyone else having their heads wrapped around this?" Alfred asked.

"I think it safe to assume everyone is, Alfred." Céline said

"But now what must we do now?" Diamant asked. "We can't be just sit here and no nothing."

"Yeah." Marnie agreed. "We have to find the answers for some questions and bring an end to this."

"But Roselia, what brings you and Master Yen Sid here to Nord in the first place?" Emblem Lyn asked.

"Yeah. It's fortunate that you two are here, but I don't think it a coincidence." Roy (Fire Emblem) said

"That's the same to you, brother." Levi said.

"Ah, we haven't explain, haven't we?" Zhongli asked.

"Mr. Zhongli and I have been investigating something related to this case for a while now with a couple of helpers. I'll call them her now." Roselia place her hand to her forehead. "Celine, can you and Zeit come here for a moment?"

"Ugh, if you insist..." Celine said telepathically.

Coming in the door was Celine in her human form while Zeit enter with her.

"So much for that saucer of milk I was savoring." Celine muttered.

Rean chuckled. "There'll be others. Still, I didn't know you were here in Nord."

"Ooh. And in your human form no less." Hortensia replied.

"O-Only because it's part of my training! I'm not in this form by choice!" Celine pouted.

'I would have thought she'd be used to it by now, but it seems not.' Altina replied.

"I believe this is our first time speaking like this, children of Erebonia. And Children from other worlds." Zeit spoked.

"A Talking... wolf..." Ivy blinked. "Guess I can add that to my list of encountering animals who can speak human tongue..."

"Z-Zeit! I wasn't expecting to see you here." Juna said.

"You must be the SSS's divine wolf." Kurt said. 'Guess I have to add him to other animals and humanoids who can speak human tongue.'

"Thank you again for coming to our aid yesterday. We would have been in real trouble without you." Gaius smiled

"The SSS and Aether told us about you—how you're a Holy Beast charged with watching over a Sept-Terrion the way Roselia was." Rean smiled

"That was once my duty, but I have since been relieved of it." Zeit said. "Still, this world is my home as much as it is yours. Thus have I kept vigil over the land since the Great Twilight—particularly for distortions in the spirit veins."

"But I thought the distortions had disappeared after the Twilight met its end." Peach replied

"They did, for a while. But some time ago, they returned once more." Roselia chin in. "The reaction we sensed was strong enough to be called a singularity, but we were unable to piece together anything else. This happened the moment I felt that ominous faint presence."

"You mean the one with the sudden eerie glare me and Levi felt?" Rean asked.

"The very same." Zhongli nodded.

"What's this about an eerie glare?" Luigi asked with concern.

"It was around in early October if I recall. It was faint, but a presence was very ominous.' Ei said. "We've been investigating what that presence was that appeared in Zemuria. Other gods or powerful individuals like Rachel Alucard sense such a presence. But we couldn't find who or what that presence was. But during that month, it was also when the IDF refuse to return home and occupied Crossbell. I'm not sure if it was a coincidence or not. But the presence vanished completely and the Septium Veins begin to be distorted for a small while until it went back to normal."

"And at the end of last November was also when a certain something was plague by dark power and seal away some of you." Mauvika added. "It was also that time the portal leading to Elyos appeared, the Spirit Veins became distorted for just a small while until December it begin to be distorted. However, this time the Spirit Veins was completely mask."

"What do you mean by "mask"?" Emblem Sigurd asked.

"The Spirit Vein somehow became distorted but an unknown power involved managed to hide the distortion. It has been like that for sometimes until I've Nahida discovered that it's been tampered with." Furina explained.

"So me, Ei, Miko, Mavuika, Zhongli, Venti, Palutena, Arceus, Lady Rachel, Sothis, Roselia, Aether and Zeit has been investigating this matter but turn up nothing." Nahida explain.

Then yesterday, it finally decided to step into the spotlight for us." Celine said

"So in other words, that Divine Knight." Arceus finished

"Indeed." Zeit nodded. "It happened after Master Yen Sid workshop was raided by an unknown party. The timing was no coincidence. We hurried to the scene, and even we were shocked by what we saw. Unfortunately, we aren't entirely sure where it is now. Vyt after your encounter, it appeared to set off in the direction of Crossbell."

Everyone had an ! over their heads.

"Crossbell... once again its at the center of it..." Levi muttered.

"The distortion first appeared in Crossbell, too." Zeit added

"Testimony from the 23rd Armored Division indicated that the vanished warships and railway guns were sent there, too." Musse follow up.

"That was also where the co-supreme leaders first appeared to sow the seeds of a new war." Jusis muttered

"I'm sure Lloyd and the others are doing their best over there, but they shouldn't need to face this alone!" Juna stated

(BGM ended)

"Yeah. I'm sure Alisa, Machias, Towa, Alear, and Seadall would appreciate our help, too." Rean nodded.

"And Ludwig too." Mona nodded

"And if we want to find out the truth and bring an end to this, it would be best that we of there ourselves." Levi advised.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Invisible Hand in the Shadow)

"Count us in, too!" Millium smirked

"Indeed. I think I speak for all of us that we'll join you to solve this crisis." Ryoma nodded

"All of our work related to the Coup d'etat and the abduction are now finished too." Annette replied

"Then we should all head to the place we needed to go, right?" Shez asked

"I can't say I'm interested in the affair, but I'm concern about Ludwig so fine. I'll help too." Bowser said.

"Thanks, everyone. I don't know what I'd do without you." Rean smiled.

"But the problem is HOW do we get into Crossbell is the whole place is sealed off?" Morgan asked.

"Yeah, those EDF dirtbags have gotten the entire place fortified, right?" Lissa asked.

"I don't think we can count on the Courageous II or Gaius's ship since they both been badly damage." Gray pointed out.

"So how do we get to Crossbell?" Juvia asked

"Given the current situation." Gaius turn to Zeits. "We may have another option."

"Indeed. With the spirit Veins stiumlated, we should be able to open the Spirit Path." Zeit agreed.

"The what?" Hinoka asked

"It's a teleportation by using the Spirit Veins instead of magic." Emma explain. "I think that is our best option—though it won't be easy to use that method to travel all the way to Crossbell."

Roselia sighed. "Indeed. The Veins aren't as active as they were during the Great Twilight, and there are rather lot of us. But I think it will work if we use teleport from different spirit Shrines across the land."

"That'll take some groundwork to pull off, but I can help out with that.

"I can also help by asking Hoopa to assist you." Arceus said.

"Sounds like we have a plan." Gray smirked.

"We really are fortunate to have you all." Musse giggled.

"We will have preparation of our own to make, so how does departing tomorrow afternoon suit everyone?" Jusis suggest

"If nothing else, we'll need to make our way to the nearest Spirit Shirne or use Hoopa's power." Elliot smiled

"All right. Let's go with that." Rean nodded. "I'll see everyone tomorrow in Crossbell!"

"Ragna." Noel Vermillion turn to him as he look back.

"Oh, right. Hold on everyone." Ragna said as they look at him."Before I forget, there is someone you should all meet."

"Who?" Juvia asked

Ragna turn his head to Noel Vermillion. "Go ahead Noel."

Noel Vermillion nodded as she close his her and then her hair change color as everyone had an ?! over their heads as her eyes open and her eyes turn red.

"Did... Did Noel hair and eyes change color?" Kurt asked in surprise.

"Nope. We're all seeing it." Levi said. "Although I suddenly feel a bad feeling all of the sudden."

"Well at least you have a good gut feeling."Ragna sighed. "Some of you guys heard about the events in my world, right?"

"Which part are you referring too?" Rean asked

"Izanami."

"Izanami...?" Elliot asked.

"Wait... you mean the same Izanami who was the drive to the Master Unit who seeks to bring death to all?" Rean asked with a serious look.

"Oh no..." Levi turn to Noel Vermillion. "Don't tell me..."

"Yep. I told you that Noel absorbed Izanami with my help and then absorbed the Origin. Well... this is Izanami." Ragna muttered

"Kh hehe... That's a lovely introduction." Izanami let out a sinister chuckle. "My greetings to you all. I am Izanami. I am the drive of the Master Unit who seeks to bring death into the world. A pleasure."

"Hades: Izanami..." Palutena muttered

"What happened to Noel?" Emma asked in concerned

"She is still here. I just switch places with her since our souls are one after all." Izanami answered.

"Okay... but why are you here?" Levi summons his Glaive. "From Ragna, Jin, Kokonoe, basically almost everyone who knows you, you're a twisted bitch who taught Ragna and couldn't care less about the world but to bring death. An enemy of mankind. So in other words..." He pointed at Izanami with a glare. "Are you planning to do the same in this world too?"

Tension rise in the air as Izanami just stare with a deadpan look.

"Hehe." She chuckled. "Worry not. I won't bring death to this world." She play with her hair. "The origin has left its impression on me, and I can't rid of it. No matter how hard I try. You're rather brave to point your polearm at me. But I already know who you are as Noel and I are one in the same. If it ease your worries, you're free to monitor me if you like."

"..." Levi gave a slight glare.

"I don't sense any ill intention Levi. You can lower your lance." Rean said

"Got it." Levi made his Glaive disappear

"Although I can't say I trust you, Izanami, with the reputation you have. But if you're not planning harm to this world, then I won't raise my sword against you." Rean said. "Although I am rather hestitaent since it's Noel's body. Still. I think we will take you up on that offer of monitoring you."

"Hehe. Then feel free." Izanami spoked. "Now then, you're all must be wondering how it is possible that I manifest. It's due to that Knight."

"That White Divine Knight, correct?" Emma asked

"Correct. When it appeared, it somehow awakened me. I would presume it some form of entity with immense power. Something that reminds me of the Master Unit. But on a far greater scales. It would seem this threat you speak off may pose a great challenge to you. If the situation is that dire, I will gladly lend you my aid."

"Um... thanks?" Levi blinked. 'Is this really okay?'

'I honestly don't know...' Rean whispered

"Well, regardless, we're gonna need every help. I don't like it as the rest of you. Trust me. But it's best we keep an eye on her since she and Noel are the same." Ragna said.

"Right." Rean nodded in agreement.

(BGM ended)

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End of Flashback...

(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - All Knowing One -Ser Ver-)

Everyone was teleported to Lake Elm to the area where the real Arianrhod's grave is.

"Hey I recognized this place." Amia look around. "This is Arianrhod's grave, right?"

"Yeah. The wetlands southeast of Crossbell City." Rean nodded.

"This is also where her child has his minions to serve as Lianne's protectors." Roselian looking around. "But I don't see his children anywhere. Aside from the part of being a safe place to arrive, given its distance from the city."

"Well regardless, the place is appreciate." Aqua said. "Thanks for the help, everyone."

"Glad I can help!" Hoopa cheered.

"It's funny how nostalgic it feels to be back here." Juna said in reminisce. "I haven't even been away for that long."

Kurt then pull Juna for a warm hug. "It's Crossbell. Of course, you feel that way. Don't worry. I'm sure your family is fine."

"And we're here to make sure it stays that way." Claire smiled

"Thanks..." Juna hug back in her boyfriend's arms. "Both of you."

"Quaquaval." Quaquaval responds cheerfully. "Quaqua."

"You're right." Juna let go of the hug. "I need to believe!"

"Amia I get, but I'm surprised you were able to make it, Major." Sara said.

"Matteus Vander graciously agreed to take over the reins of that task. General Vandyck, Zechs Vander, and Craig are also taking direct roles in the effort. With the demestric situation in capable hands, I thought it best to focus on excising the problem at the root. And on a personal level... I want to know what Rufus is trying to achieve."

"It's regrettable that we're still none the wiser on that front." Jusis muttered

"The real Rufus said something about meeting next to Crossbell, didn't he?" Millium asked

"He did. I'm sure we'll be meeting both the real and replica soon enough." Rean nodded

"Hey. Are you sure you're all right, Rean?" Fie asked in concern. "Can you still move after all that?"

"Yesterday must've put you through it, huh?" Rean asked with a smile. "Don't worry. I'm all healed up. But don't worry, I don't want any of my family to get worked up."

"Okay. As long as you understand." Fie smiled. "Xeno and Leo would hate it if something happened to you, too. Don't forget that."

Rean sweatdrop. "I don't know how they factor into this, but... good to know."

Levi chuckled. "That's because you're so loveable Rean."

"I don't care what you do, so long as you come back with some good samples for my research. It's possible for the society is capable of building those weapons, but we can't deny that it's also the work of Dr. Eggman of making those devices and weapons." Schmidt said. "But regardless who invited those, just hurry up and get my materials back."

Everyone sweatdrop.

"Oh for the love of god, will you ever shut up you pompous old jackass?" Ragna muttered

"R-Ragna...!" Noel Vermillion grimaced.

"Ignoring Schmidt's arse..." Diluc sighed. " We should look at the positive with his technical support." He look at Arval and Iggy. "Of course, we also have Arval and Iggy. But I would assume we'll also have Kirito support to. Where is he?"

"Oh, Kirito said he's helping out someone and couldn't make it. I'm not sure who is he referring too, though." Asuna answered

"But you can leave the help to me if needed!" Yui fist pump.

"I have some knowledge and skills with technology thanks to studying and practice but I doubt I'll prove that much use. But I shall do my best." Ivy place her hand over her chest.

"So um... What do we do now?" Alcryst asked.

"If nothing else, I want to further investigate the spirit veins." Roselia answered.

"In my opinion, I believe we should get a solid grasp on the situation at hand." Naoto Shirogane advised. "Our final goal is to apprehend the co-supreme leaders and liberate Crossbell, but we need to proceed with caution."

"Right." Lucina nodded in agreement. "But our foes are extremely dangerous. We don't know what they or the EDF has plan. Not to mention members of Organization XIII have returned."

"Right." Sara fold her arms. "Marluxia and Larxene. They were even stronger as they were before."

"Well lucky for us, Isa is human and I just met up with him to confirm. So he's safe. But we don't know this new cast of Organization XIII in Xehanort's return." Lea said.

"He's right. Although I'm still confused about Xehanort's action on this, we can't let our guard down." Mickey nodded. "What's more, we're unable to contact with each other because something is blocking our communication."

"Ahh! Speaking off. Everyone, take this." Iggy pull out a bag and then open them, revealing antennas.

"What are those?" Alfred asked

"These specially design antennas with a private orbal wavelength that we've been developing." Mona answered. "The enemy is blocking communications through both electrical and orbal wavelengths that everyone is using. So Iggy, Arval, Kamek, and our scientists developed a personal router for the Koopa Army by producing a different orbal wave that's both undetected and outside of regular orbal wavelengths. That way, we can communicate with each other."

"Seriously? Wow! That's amazing!" Elliot exclaimed.

"Hehe. What can I say, I'm working for a total badass crew." Crow smirked.

"This will help us a lot greatly." Kurt smiled.

"Yes. But I must ask that you all return them once we managed to fix communications." Kamek said. "It was supposed to be our personal thing. But with the circumstances are and with Ludwig in Crossbell. I'm afraid we have no choice but to put them to use for this operation."

"I can imagine Alisa's face being irritated." Levi chuckled.

"Ahaha... Still, thank you, Kamek, Ludwig, Arval and Iggy." Rean smiled.

"Our pleasure." Mona smiled.

"I better hope you don't try to hack or lose it. Otherwise, we'll have to start all over with communications." Kamek warned.

"Sheesh, you guys in the Koopa Army are trying to one up everyone, aren'tcha?" A voice asked as they turn and see Lechter with his Keleon.

"Lechter!" Millium waved happily at him.

"Hey there! How's it hanging, guys?" Lechter asked. "Sounds like you ran into some kinda hell in Nord."

"Kel!" Keleon greeted

"How the hell are you always one step ahead, Scarecrow?" Ash asked with a deadman 'seriously, how' look. "And how'd you even know we were here? Don't even try to say it was a hunch."

"He is the one person for whom I wouldn't rule that out." Altina nodded in agreement.

"Just because we can't communicate with the outside doesn't mean there's no other way to find out what's going on. A guy could... steal a transceiver from the EDF, for example." Lechter replied.

"Oh, that's quite cunning." Leo said. "But I imagine that proven more difficult than you make it sound."

"Thanks, Mr. Guy who sounds a bit like me. Apart from that, I just know you guys. I figure you'd use that little 'hack' of yours for getting around. Or using Hoopa over here. Pair that with all the other intel I figured you had, and boom. The fact I came to Crossbell right before the ceremony was all instincts, though. I just figured something would happen."

Everyone sweatdrop

Claire sighed. "That intuition of yours truly is sharp."

"Who're you to talk about 'hacks' and shit?" Ash grumbled.

"His acumen is impressive indeed." Roselia said.

"Or I can assume he's working with Hoopa." Yuri turn his head to Hoopa who chuckled.

"Maaaaybe~" He said.

"Wait, but if you've been in Crossbell this whole time..." Juna paused

"Yup. We've got notes to compare. Shall we?" Lechter asked

"We would appreciate that." Rean smiled

(BGM paused)

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One information exchange later...

(Persona 5 ost - Suspicious)

"I'm so glad that Alisa, Machias, Alear, Seadall, Veyle, Camilla, Takumi, Sakura, Towa and Elise (Fire Emblem) are all right." Rean sigh of relief. "But I had no idea Sonic's group and some of the Fighters, Kirito, Alhaitham and some of the Persona Gang are there too. I heard from Kanji that Yosuke and Chie were there too but I'm so glad they're safe."

"Yeah, that's a really load off my mind." Yu nodded in agreement.

"W-Wait, wait, time out!" Juna shout. "You said that Rufus killed Lloyd by cutting off his head and then he was revived by Veyle?"

"Oh, right. You're his fan, yeah? Yeah. I was shocked that Rufus would kill Lloyd, but considering he see him as a threat. He wanted to get rid of him. His corpse was devoured by the Heartless Xehanort summon to make sure no way he could be revived. " Lechter scratched the back of his hair. "But the good news is that he's back to life thanks to Veyle and use a 1-Up Mushroom Hoopa here gave her to fully resurrect him then being a Corrupted. Bet the co-supreme leaders must be quite the hoot when that jester told them."

"But the problem is that Rufus and the EDF are searching to kill the SSS and anyone who aided them. The Crossbell Guardian and Police Force are on their list to take out." Claire muttered. "And the example was set on Amorica Village..."

"How could he do such a thing..." Juna shivered.

"Juna..." Kurt comfort her.

"About that. Dimentio told Lloyd and the others, it wasn't their intention to massacre Amorica, but to set an example of those who aided the SSS. The plan was to arrest the villagers and drag them into the city for that brainwash. The massacre was done by Adam's actions against the co-supreme leaders orders. So he's on time-out from the looks of it."

"But it doesn't change the fact that those lives were lost by his ally." Xander stated.

"No argument there." Lechter said. "But what matters is that everyone made it out okay, but the EDF are searching for the SSS to exterminate them. But even so, they're a stubborn bunch so I'll doubt they'll be caught. I'm sure they're all still playing their parts."

"Still, those EDF dirtbags are more organized and evil." Ann stated.

"Not to mention those Zauber Soldots too. They were able to handle them because of a large group." Morgana stated

"We have Valimar and Ordine with us. And we can borrow the Divine Knights from Aether." Rean said.

"Yeah, but Aether isn't here since he's off heading to Crossbell through a different route." Fie said.

"We could try to summon our Paladin Models to help... but Kurt's is out of commotion." Musse trailed off.

"I'm sure it must have been expensive to create such a Soldot..." Kurt muttered.

"But even so, we should avoid with how so many of them are, despite being a large group." Yukiko stated.

"Yukiko's right. If we want to take a large set of Zauber Soldots, we should be more prepare." Robin agreed.

"I'm more concerned about where all those weapons that vanished from Nord ended up." Lechter said

"We were under the impression that they had been sent to Crossbell." Gaius said

"But you said that doesn't match up with what you have learned?" Claire asked

"It sure doesn't. Besides, where would you even hid that much stuff in a small place like Crossbell?" Lecter asked

"That's true. Active camouflage alone can only get you so far." Millium replaced.

"If you're saying the EDF never brought them up in all your time spying, that does suggest they really aren't there." Sara said.

"If I may interrupt." Leo fold his arms. "Perhaps wherever those weapons are sent must be somewhere else in secret, due to many who sided with the co-supreme leaders. Or perhaps being used for a different purpose. For example, how did the EDF obtain their metals to build the Zauber Soldots. It's possible they went to the factory to disassemble them in secret and use them to rebuild the Soldot. But we can also apply that wherever they are shipped to, must be somewhere else that the co-supreme leader is using that we didn't think about. Or perhaps another is that the disassembly is being used for something else. But I don't know what that is."

"Prince Leo may be right." Ivy nodded. "Unfortunately, speculations they may be, only the co-supreme leaders hold those answers."

"Either way, you know where the EDF is positioned now, at least." Lechter replied. "The only places I've confirmed they have a presence around here are Mishelam and a small number of the roads. I'll leave it up to you guys how to use the intel I've given you."

"Thanks for the info, Lechter." Levi smiled. "It's a big help."

"I think our best course is to begin by splitting up into groups and gathering information." Rean said. "I'd like to start by learning more about the situation at Mishelam and near the city. Because as it stands, St. Ursula was raided by the EDF as punishment for granting asylum to Tio."

"To think Rufus would..." Jusis gritted his teeth in anger.

"If I can add." Hoopa chin in. "How about the other group also helps out Lloyd and the others. It's possible they will need more backup on their end and I can take you to them myself."

"Sounds like a good idea." Akira nodded "Let's split up into groups

(BGM ended)

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One group discussion is made later...

(Resuming All Knowing One -Ser Ver-)

"Guess this is our team, then." Fie said as the teams are Rean, Juna, Venti, Levi, Celine, Laura, Fie, Felix, Aqua, Lea, Shez, Mona, Arval, Zhongli, Leo, Marth, Mickey, Tiki, Iggy, Qrow, Leafa, Teddie, Yukiko, Ryoma, Naoto Shirogane, Lucina, Lissa, Crow, Morgan, Amia. Oswald is part of being support.

"And with us are the Emblems." Emblem Rean nodded as the Emblems joining them this time are, Emblem Micaiah, Emblem Roy, Emblem Crow, Emblem Vita, Emblem Eirika, and Emblem Rean.

Rean is wearing Emblem Roy's Ring, Emblem Micaiah's ring is wear by Levi, Emblem Crow's ring is wear by Aqua, Emblem Vita's Bracelet is wear by Celine, and Emblem Eirika is wear by Lissa while Emblem Rean's Ring is wear by Amia.

"Thank you for including me in your team." Zhongli smiled.

"I'm glad that you're here with us brother." Levi smiled.

"We're a formidable group here." Ryoma nodded in approval.

"I heard about Mishelam from Lloyd. This will be my first time visiting there." Amia admit.

"For us, it was seven months ago for the sent-off party." Lucina smiled

"Ahh, Mishemlan was the best place one bear could hope for!" Teddie cheered. "Course, if the kids stop thinking that I wasn't part of the staff..."

"I believe we ower Juna's father a debt of gratitude for his help that time. I hope he's in good health." Tiki said

"I really hope we can make sure of that while we're here..." Juna sighed

"Don't worry, Juna. We'll find out on the way." Leafa smiled.

"Yeah, don't stress out over it." Qrow nodded in agreement. "We'll find out more about your pops once we make it over there."

"Listen, Rean." Laura turn to him as he turn. "I refuse to allow you to shoulder any more burdens alone. Not while I am here. I have spent the past half year becoming stronger for your benefit. Rely on me, please—without protest, without reservation."

"I'm sorry for worrying you, Laura." Rean smile. "I'll be sure to count on you, battle or no battle."

"Good." Laura smiled "I am glad to hear that."

"All right!" Sara called out. "We'll make our way to explore the areas."

Sara's Team are Natsu, Lucy, Happy, Mario, Samus, Pit, Palutena, Brianna, Edelgard, Monica, Hubert, Wendy Koopa, Revali, Urbosa, Sora, Donald, Goofy, Link, Zelda, Terrako, Ruby, Weiss, Blake, Yang, Altina, Ash, Elliot, Jusis, Millium.

Claire's team is Elliot, Annette, Millium, Lechter, Emma, Gaius, Jusis, Revali, Mipha, Victor, Marnie, Bede, Hop, Diluc, Albedo, Dark Pit Asuna, Yui, Alcryst, Alfred, Lapis (Fire Emblem) Citrinne, Wendy, Carla, Luigi, Kairi, and Lisbeth.

"The Rest of us will be also scout the area." Chrom said as his team are Ei, Yae Miko, Nahida, Furina, Mavuika, Silica, Shion, Alm, Celica, Chrom, Robin, Corrin, Céline, Diamant, Amber, Ivy, Hortensia, Zelkov, Kagetsu, Rosemary, Rosado, Jin Kisaragi, and Bayonetta

"Remember to be careful out there." Fie told her.

"Should you find anything, inform us promptly." Schmidt request.

"Our team will help Lloyd. Best that you all have a safe journey." Joker said as his team are Sting, Rogue, Lecter, Frosch, Tsubaki, Xander, Morgana, Akechi, Daruk, Haru, Ryuji, Yusuke, Ann and Captain Falcon.

"We'll make our way toward the city." Claire said "I'm hoping we can find some way to get inside of it. Should we find any elements of resistance, we'll offer our support."

"We're counting on you." Juna cheered

"Let's do this thing, people." Lechter said

"We shall accompany them part of the way." Zeit said.

"Yeah." Roselia nodded. "There's a spirt vein I want to investigate in that direction." She had a look as if she remember something. "Oh, and speaking of Mishelam. There are distortions in the spirit beings over in that region, too. Be careful."

"Thanks for the heads up." Mickey smiled.

"I'll be counting on you, too, Celine."

"I know, I know. If anything happens, I'll be sure to put the kibosh on it." Celine said.

Rean sweatdrop. "Thanks. And sorry. I really hate to be such a source of worry for everyone."

"It's all right, you don't have to apologize." Levi smiled. "Besides, we'll watch over you."

"Hehe. I'll keep a close eye persoanlly~" Venti chuckled as Rean sighed.

Crow chuckled. "Sucks to be popular, huh?"

"Said the guy who lacks that." Morgan shot back.

"Aww, come on, babe! Really?"

"Okay, later." Juna said as they all split up.

Rean's group look at each other.

"There's clearly still a lot that we have to learn, but I'm sure we can find some way out of this if we work together" Rean fist pump. "So let's make for Mishelam. I'm counting on you all!"

"Right!" Everyone nodded as they take off.

"I remember this is where we encounter the Steel Maiden with our Master..." Aqua said with a sad yet happy in sentiment.

"We owe her so much. Truly..." Rean said solemn. "I hope Noel is okay. I know how much she means to him."

"Yeah. Poor kid cried when she passed." Crow nodded in agreement. "But Emblem Arianrhod is here. Even if our Steel is gone... no she'll be there to comfort all of us."

"Uhh, I know this place is gloomy and all, but you don't need to make it floomier with your attitude." Celine said.

"Come on, Celine. Have a heart for them." Emblem Vita scolded.

"But even so. Let us raise our spirits and our pace to Mishemlan." Marth said with comfort.

"It should be a few walks from here. So long as we can walk from there, we should be fine." Levi said as they walked.

"I'm honestly surprised that Mishemlan has a park that near the wetland of this place. It's filled with Pleruma Grass. The Blue one I mean." Mona replied

"I know. It was absolutely beautiful when we came here during the Great Twilight." Yukiko replied.

"It has a spiritual presence that resembles in some places in Nohr. But the magical level is different considering it is in the other world." Leo said.

"I suppose so." Naoto Shirogane nodded as they cross the water puddle area.

"Aah! My feet are all weat." Teddie grumbled.

"It'll be fine, Teddie. It will dry up." Ryoma said.

"Cosss." Cosmog let out a playful cried and then both to the direction.

"Cosmog, wait!" Rean shout and then the Cosmogs bump into Ice Droids as they turn their back

"Cooooooos!" The Cosmogs panicked and then flew as Rean and Levi lung toward and then slash through the monsters, killing them as they vanished.

Levi sighed as he turn his back. "Next time, don't run up!" he scolded the two Pokemon.

"Cosmog! Cosmoooooog!" The Cosmogs cheered as they circle around their trainers and then they begin to evolve.

"Oh!" Rean gasped as the two Cosmogs evolved into Cosmoem.

"Coos..." Both of then softly cried.

"They evolved!" Levi pull out his ARCUS Alpha to scan it.

"Cosmoem, the Protostar Pokemon. A Psychic Type. The absorption of starlight fuels this Pokémon's growth. The shell that encases it is harder than any known material. It sucks in dust from the air at an astounding rate, frantically building up energy within its core as preparation for evolution."

"Oh, that's awesome! I'm so glad for you guys!" Rean smiled as he grabbed and them petted his Cosmoem. "But that doesn't mean you can run off, okay?"

It said nothing as Rean had an ? over his head.

"Cosmoem?"

"Is he... sleeping?" Levi wondered

"Looks like it." Fie comment.

"Hmm..." Zhongli rub his chin. "How very curious. I can sense great power from them. Their previous evolve form is a potential of it. Which Pokemon does this Pokemon evolve next?"

"If I recall, it Lunala and Solgaleo." Levi answered

"Ah. Both of them are among the celestial Pokemon."

"You two must be so lucky to have Pokemon who are like god-like figures, aren't you?" LeA asked

"Ahaha..." Rean scratch his cheek. "Well, they're still Pokemon. Our companions. Whether they're god-like figures or not. They're still our buddies. Right Cosmoem?" Rean looking and smile as Cosmoem said nothing

"Guess both of our babies is asleep." Levi chuckled as he grabbed with care and place his Cosmoem in his arm. "At least we won't have to worry about them wondering off."

"Yeah. Let's keep going." Rean said as they continue onward.

"Mmm." Tiki hummed as she look around.

"Is something wrong, Tiki?" Marth asked

"I'm not so sure, but... it's difficult to explain. But perhaps it may be the Higher Elements because I've sensing something. A Dark power but could not know where."

"A Dark power?" Amia asked. "Huh... come to think of it... I am feeling something but I don't know what it is."

"Don't you Divine Dragons can feel like evil presence?" Qrow asked

"Should I? Sorry, I'm not that skilled like Tiki... Or Mother."

"Don't worry about it, Amia." Emblem Rean said with comfort. "I'm sure you'll pick it up soon. But why don't you tell the others about the... you know."

"Hm? Oh!" She gasped. "You're right!"

"What's up, Amia?" Leafa asked/

"I actually wanted to show you guys something. Me and my brother have been practicing sword techniques since so many Emblem imbued us with their knowledge. But one of my favorite is..." Amia pull out a Tachi.

The Tachi design was it sheath is a white with decorated dragons fire. When Amia pull the Tachi out. The single edged blade is no different from Rean, with a decorated blue and white woven handle.

"That's a beautiful looking Tachi. Is this custom-made?" Felix asked.

"Yeah. This Tachi was forged from the same metal that my Libération. Alear as a sword like mine, but the different is that the decoration with our sheath and handle are different color. I ask Kazuha to make me because he's an excellent bladesmith. He finish it awhile ago. But the tachi itself isn't the surprise. I've learn some Eight leave One Blade School Techiques."

"You have?" Rean asked in surprise. "Who's taught you?"

"You."

"Me? But I didn't—Ooh, you mean Emblem Me."

Emblem Rean chuckled. "Who do you think, genius? Anyway, as you know, we Emblems can impact our knowledge into our ring bearers. Amia has learn our techniques from me and she was able mix both the eight leaves and the power of the Divine Dragons into one. Crafting... well... crafts. But unlike what we know of the school."

"Really? Can you show me?" Rean asked with a curious look.

"I would. But maybe once we get to the fighting." Amia pointed out.

"Look, I can entrance to Mishelam from here." Celine pointed.

"Excellent, now off we go." Emblem Vita said as they headed and go through the door.

(BGM ended)

(Trails into Reverie ost - Chaotic Sludge)

As they arrived at the beach area.

"I don't see any of those EDF soldiers from what I can tell." Emblem Roy looking around.

"I'm guessing they must be something else lurking or patrolling if Lechter was right on the mark." Venti said.

"They may not be on high alert which is good news. We can use the elements of surprise to our advantage." Emblem Eirika nodded

"Now if only we knew where Dad was." Juna wondered.

"I would suggest we gather information from the people. That way, we can learn the situation and learn of his whereabouts." Arval advised.

"But, we are a large group, aren't we? I'm sure the EDF would be on alert, right?" Shez asked.

"They would, yes..." Lucina nodded.

"Eh, I think there are still people here, so I'm sure they must be thinking we're still people living here that just came out of the restaurant or something." Lissa shrugged.

"Well, whatever the case it, we should look around and be careful." Morgan advised as they headed inside and head to the counter.

"Excuse me." Juna greeted the Receptionists.

"What's up folks? How was the beach?" He asked until he notice the faces. "Huh? Hold on! What the—"

"Ceilos, you're being rude!" His colleague scolded. "I don't care what's going on. As Mishelam's staff, we always have to treat our guests with the utmost courtesy." She turn to the group. "Forgive his impoliteness. I'll see to it that he—" Then she saw Juna's face and had an !? over her head. "Wait... Aren't you Mattew's Daughter? And didn't I see the rest of you at the send-off party?!"

"We are, yes." Felix replied

"I remember you all coming back here to relax after the war ended, but... this is a surprise."

"Yeah. I can imagine. Sorry if we shocked you." Juna nervous smile

"It's a long story. Basicually, we have business here and snuck in through the wetlands." Crow explained

"Damn, that's crazy! I mean, talk about gutsy. You guys really are amazing." Ceilo paised

Receptionist Remina sighed. "Well, either way, you're probably abreast of the situation if you've seen the beach. However... Just to be clear, while Mishelam is currently fine, we're unable to operate freely at the moment. If you decide to stay on the premises, please do be careful. Our currents 'occupieds' may not take so kindly to your presence."

"Thanks for the heads up. We'll get out of your hair." Levi said as they take off to shopping area.

But as they got to the middle, two EDF Soldiers with an Brute Bonnet and Slither Wing came from one direction and two more with Iron Hands and Iron Moths, pinning them,

'Whoops! Those EDF have got us pinned.' Iggy said

'God damnit! We gotta—' Leafa muttered until—

"Everyone, over here, quick!" A man's voice called them out at the Colserica's door open.

"That sounds like...!" Juna gasped

"Juna, not now! Come on!" Felix said as they quickly head inside the shopping mall.

(BGM pause)

From inside the mall, they reunited with Juna's dad.

"Dad! I knew it!" Juna cheered

(Trails into Reverie ost - A Sunset We Always Look)

"Long time no see, Juna." Matthew smiled. "You look worn out... I knew it. I must have worried you sick."

"You haven't, Dad! It's okay. If anyone's been worrying the family sick, it's me." Juna smiled. "I didn't have to worry about you because I believed. I believed that you were safe. So on the flip side, you're the reason I've been able to go out and do what needs doing."

"Is that so? Haha... You've become so strong, Juna."

'Aww, what a lovely heartwarming moment with family.' Venti smiled.

'I can see how Juna turned out to be such a strong young woman.' Laura smiled

'And Kurt is one lucky guy.' Lea replied as Matthew approached the group.

"I'm glad you're all okay." Matthew said. "I'm sorry it happen this way, but you're all more than welcome here."

"Thanks for saving us back there, sir." Rean smiled. "Let me get straight to the point. Can you brief us on the situation?"

"Absolutely. Allow me to tell you everything that happened after the declaration of the so-called 'united naiton.'

(BGM ended)

---

One explanation later...

(Blazblue ost - Premotion)

"Yeah, I can't say I'm surprise the EDF has this place under their control." Levi folding his arms. "And this happened at the same time the ceremony was attacked, right?"

"I'm afraid so. They fortunately haven't tried to harm us in any way, but as you can see, we've had to close the park for the time being." Matthew sighed "We've also been doing our best to shelter evacuees, but I'm not sure how long we'll be able to keep this up."

"But why the heck would they take over this vacation resort?" Teddie asked "Don't tell me the co-supreme leaders just wanted to have some fun with the ladies."

"I highly doubt that." Naoto Shirogane turning to Teddie with the 'Are you serious thinking that Teddie' look. "But it doesn't make sense why they take over Mishelam through."

"Agreed. It's far from the city. I can assume with the manpower here is that there's something on this result that got their attention." Emblem Vita said.

"Then it seems we need to investigate this." Aqua advised.

"Right now, their main base of operations here is the guest house on the villa ground. One of our employees claims a ain't robot is guarding the entrance." Matthrew said.

"So they brought an Archaism on the villa ground?" Ryoma rubbing his chin.

"That's also where we have our send-off party from last year. Man, those were good times." Qrow sighed, pulling out his bottle of whiskey and begin drinking.

Juna was lost in thought as Quaquaval notice her expression.

"Qua..." Quaquaval place his hand on his trainer's shoulder for comfort as Rean and Levi look at each other and nodded.

"We can't turn a blind eye to this." Rean declared.

"Agreed." Levi nodded in agreement.

"You got something in mind?" Shez asked

"If we want to gather information, we'll need to sneak into the guest house regardless. I think defeating those soldiers here is going to be our fastest, easier option." Rean answered

"So we're going to liberate the place, huh?" Celine asked.

"Are you sure?! But won't we run the risk of making the situation here worse?" Juna asked

"I don't think so." Levi shook his head. "We're quite far from the city so I doubt they'll sent reinforcements. Even if they did, it will at least give Lloyd and the others an easier time."

"Saving civillains in need is a bracer's top priority. I can't ignore this, either." Fie agreed.

"We also can't ignore what the EDF has done to Nord." Emblem Micaiah nodded in agreement. "We cannot allow them to do as they please for much longer."

"Right. Great minds think alike." Emblem Rean nodded in agreement.

"I don't know what to say... Thank you, everyone. You have my eternal gratitude."

"Think nothin' of it." Crow smirked.

"All right." Venti palm fist. "Then let's get do it then."

"Please be careful out there, Juna." Matthew turn to his daughter. "Like I said, I don't know for sure how your mother or siblings are doing in the city... But I thrust they're just fine. So please don't put yourself in unnecessary danger."

"I won't. I promise. Juna declared. "All I ask if that you believe in us. We'll set Crossbell and Mishelam free before you know it!"

"I have all the faith in the world, sweetheart. Good luck!"

"All right, let's begin some planning, shall we?" Morgan winked.

(BGM ended)

---

Later...

In the Reception Hall where the EDF have occupied, the were a few soldiers watching the entrance until one soldier heard something as he turn his head, only to see a Cat and a crow.

"Oh it's just a cat. That about scared me outta my skin." An EDF said "Wait is that a crow? Or a Murkrow?"

"Stay focused. We can't miss—"

Before he can speak, there was gunfiring from the front as one EDF pull out his communicator.

"What's going on?! Report!"

"This is the unit at point B! We've come under attack by an armed group!" Wait, is that... a Thors uniform?!"

"Thors?! The kids who showed up in the highlands yesterday?!"

"We'll make sure they regret coming here. Call back our patrols!"

(Trails into Reverie ost - Aim a Gun at the Bullet)

In the entrance, Four EDF along with Iron Valiant, Iron Leaves, Walking Wake and Sandy Shocks confronted Rean, Levi, Crow, Juna, Venti and Morgan with Goodra, Polteageist, Weavile, Quaquaval and Butterfree.

"We got you now you brats! Your luck just ran out!" An EDF smirked

"Reinforcements will be here any minute. Time to tell just what hole you all crawled out of!"

"Hah. You're the one who needs to start talking!" Juna glared.

"Stupid as you grunts are, it's time you tell us what you're planning in Crossbell." Venti grinned.

"Let's do this everyone, don't hold back!" Rean declared.

"Hehe, like I was gonna." Levi smirked

"All right, Babe, let's give 'em some ass whooping!" Crow smirked

"All right. But here's hoping they won't be burn or blow away." Morgan smirked.

"Like you can, woman." The EDF eraded his sword.

"Was that sexist?"

"What? No!"

"Excalibur!" Morgan swing her arms to throw Excalibur as the tornado to pull the EDF with their Paradox Pokemon, but they jump back as Iron Valiant slash the tornado with Psycho Cut and then lung toward her, but Crow lung and they swing at each other while Venti throw Ixion Vortez on the EDF and the other Paradox Pokemon as two of them casting Orbal Arts but Rean throw True Crimson Slash as Goodra fired Dragon Pulse at them.

Walking Wake throw Hydro Pump and Sandy Shock throw Earthquake as Juna punch the ground to send a shockwave to intercept and then Levi swirling his Glaive rapidly and throw them, slashing around the EDF and their Pokemon slashing, then he long, grabbed and then impale the ground with blades of lights stuck the group. Emblem Micaiah gathering white magic and then rain down rays of Thanis on them as Rean ran up to and slash each one with Emblem Roy and then spin slash them as Polteageist slam one EDF With Shadow Ball, knocking him to the ground while Sandy Shock throw Discharge toward the group.

Venti form a dome around Sandy Shock where the electricity wouldn't hit to its surprised and then explode and Juna aim and firing her Bullets as the other two EDF Firing back, only for Butterfree to use Stun Spore on them and then blast them with Hurricane into the air and Venti pull and bow and fired his arrow that multiple and hitting them with explosion, knocking them to the ground.

Walking Wake roared and then launch claw attacks against Juna. She dodge then and then throw a punch on its face and then Quaquaval throw Ice Punch to knock it away and Weavile ran up with Night Slash, then repeatedly do it again and knock it away. Iron Leaves screech and throw Leaf Storm, only to be blown away by Morgan and Venti's wind magic, then Polteageist throw Shadow Ball and knock it on the ground defeated.

Iron Valiant swirl against with Crow as he swirl his Double Saber in a defensive form and then jump over and spin rapidly into a helicopter, then aim his Orbal Pistol and fired an energy shot on the head, knocking it on its bot and then Morgan ran up and swing her Axe for an uppercut and snapped her finger for Mjölnir.

The EDF and their Pokemon are now K.O

"All right, now that should do the trick." Levi said until they head EDF screaming as they turn and see Aqua used Magnega on the EDF with Flutter Maine, Great Tusk, Iron Bundle and Iron Moth as she and Emblem Crow swoop in and then dealing slashes around them and then threw multiple Ice crystals ad them with Yukiko summon Sakuya to spin rapidly with fire and dealing rapid damage with Teddie summoning Kintoki-Douji to throw his rocket and exploded.

Marth lash out a powerful sweep attack and knock two EDF soldiers while Mickey swing his Keyblade to knock two Gouging Fire. Leafa let out a warcry with Ryoma as they both slash through two Archaisms and destroy them with one swoop. Lissa throw her Axe hard on the Gespard Gerrod.

"Emblem Engage!" Lissa tap the Emblem Ring and Engage with Emblem Eirika and then flew with the sword and use the piercing ability swing fierce around the Archaisms and then slam hard on the head.

Arval throw Luna and then Shez warp around with phantom slashes and Felix created afterimage of himself unleash a three combo slash, causing it to explode. Meanwhile, Zhongli, Qrow, Amia with Emblem Rean, Iggy, Tiki, Leo, Lea, Mona, Laura and Fie charge into Base of operation and began to take down many of the EDF and their Paradox Pokemon within, making lots of noises as the EDF Rifle users firing at them but, only for Leo to used his magic to form a barrier and then summon black holes to pull them and then he snapped his finger to freeze them, snapped his finger to cause an icy explosion to knock them away.

Iggy flying kick a couple of Black Doven and then fire many magic shots at them while Qrow spin his scythe around fourteen EDF Soldiers and then as one after one tried to swing at him with his sword but he bloc and slash a couple and then he kick, bounce off and then switch to a sword and then slash them away.

"Hah. You guys got bad luck runnin' into me." Qrow smirked.

"Bwaaaah!" The EDF Soldier screamed with a couple of Paradox Pokemon: Iron Boulder, Iron Crown, Iron Thorn, Brute Bonnet, and Great Tusk knocking them away By Mona's water magic into forming large starry skies and then explosion as Lea spin rapidly, throwing his Chakams and then snapped his finger and exploded on them.

Tiki in her dragon form breathe fire as Iron Threads shielding a couple of EDF Soldiers and Black Dovens, but Laura lung and use Radiant Spin to knock them away and Fie becoming a gust of wind, pass through them and leaving a trail of slashes on them. Amia lung and then slash with one EDF soldier with the other and then they other as they swing at her but she block and ripose, then slash them and knock them on their butts as Amia turn as one EDF Soldier reaided to shot her but Emblem Rean slash him. Amia then spotted two Gespard Gerrod firing lasers at her.

Amia took her stand as her Tachi cloak with Blue fire. She lung and then slash pass through, leaving a blue flames, slash and then she and Emblem Rean unleash series of slashes.

"Holy Moon Slash!" Amia close her eyes as she vision the moon on the Gespard Gerrods was replace by it. She opens them and then she swing to her left, unleashing a wide and destructive slash on the moon, revealing the Gespard Gerrod, dealing critical damage, then she and Emblem Rean lung and pass through them, destroying them.

Zhongli kick the door of the computer room where multiple servilance campers were in and 12 EDF Soldiers were present.

"Wha— an Intruder!" One EDF got out their weapons.

"Get him!" The other yelled as two lung at him, only for Zhongli calmly dodge elegantly and then he chopped one EDF forehead to stun him while he palm jab the other shoulders, then spin kick them to the ground.

Four EDF Rifles aim and begin shooting, then Zhongli summon his Spear and form a spinning shield then throw his Lance in front of them to cause them to knock on the gound while the other EDF Sword wielders charge in to slash him. Zhongli summon his lance and then block each attack calmly and gracefully as he slash, thrust, then impale the ground where he jump, grabbed and circular kick them, pull and then flip upside down for a helehoper attack to deal damage on them and knock the sword users to the ground as he landed on his feet.

As the EDF Rifle rifle users got back on their feet and shoot at him. He teleported behind them and chop their necks and knock them out.

"That should be all of them." Zhongli said as he made his lance disappear.

One EDF reveal wa hiding and sneak up him to for a slash attack, only for Zhongli raise is fist on him and spin, using his long ponytail to knock the EDF on the floor.

"Now that's all of them."

"Ngh... How... can one man beat 13 elite soldiers...?!" An EDF groaned.

"Elite or no, you're not true masters nor warriors." Zhongli replied, clapping his hands

(BGM ended)

Zhongli pull his ARCUS Alpha. "Everyone is everything suppressed in your end?"

(Trails into Reverie ost - Chaotic Sludge)

"Yeah, we're good!" Levi replied.

"We've destroyed their Archaisms and taken down almost every EDF I believe." Mona replied.

"All right, let's tied each up." Felix said.

"I have one soldier we can use to interrigate. Head to the Guest House. I found something you might find interesting." Zhongli turning to the TV monitors that showing footage of Mishelam.

---

One clean up later...

"Wow..." Venti looking around.

"They were surveilling the whole theme part from here?! But why?" Juna wondered

"That's a big question. This looks like all the equipment they brought into the guest house, too." Fie said.

"Well, the fastest way to investigate this is to ask them directly." Leo folding his arm. "I doubt they'll tell us anything."

"In that case, I'll use the interrogation skills sister Ei taught me for situations like this." Levi clapped his hands as he smile.

"Wait, what kind of skills?" Celine asked.

"They're...uncouth, so to speak." Levi smiled. "Be right back in five minutes~" He grabbed and dragged the EDF Soldier and then take off.

"Why do I get this feeling I'm gonna feel bad for the soldier?" Celine asked.

"Well, guess we'll find out." Emblem Vita fold her arms.

---

Five minutes later...

"I'm back~" Levi said as he walk in with the modified EDF Soldier who couldn't stop shaking like life and Emblem Micaiah just stare in horror.

"Someone kill me... I don't wanna live anymore..." The EDF Shuddered as he was in a fetal position. "PLEASE KILL MEEEEE *Sob* *Sob* Moooomy! I'm sooooorry! Waaahaaahaaaaa!"

Everyone sweeatdrop.

"What did you do to him?" Celine asked

"Trust me, you don't wanna know." Levi casually wraps his arms with an innocent smile.

"Trust me, you REALLY don't want to know." Emblem Micaiah grimaced. "Thank you for alerting me to close my eyes and ears Levi."

Everyone sweatdrop again.

"I feel like Ei corrupted you again with her methods." Zhongli pinch his nose.

"Sucks to be that guy id he got bad luck for being selected. And this is coming from me." Qrow said and then he drink his alcohol flask.

"Qrow, how many alcohol did you drink?" Leafa asked with a deadpan look.

"About seven. I'm gonna head to the bar to refill. Wants some?"

"No."

"Anyway..." Lissa cough. "So what did you get?"

"Unfortunately, not that much. All the EDF troops here are here because they were ordered to keep an eye on the situation in the theme park. And whatever it was, they were ordered not to interfere with anything and report immediately if they see anything out of the ordinary." Levi explain. "I'm sure many of the EDF would say the same if I interrogate them."

"Well that's a bummer." Morgan sighed.

"Still, it does sound like there is something here." Felix fold his arm. "They're hiding something."

"Agreed. Our only option is to go find out and what." Mickey agreed

"Then let us head to Mishelam Wonderland." Yukiko said as they take off

But as soon as they did, Rean heard a noise from the Black Mirror. He pull it out and see that it's glowing.

'It's glowing... Maybe that means something has happened.' Rean thought. 'My memory is still hazy, but my instincts are telling me this might be a good chance to train.'

Zhongli stare at the Mirror. 'Hmm...'

"Dad!" Juna called out as they turn and see Matthew approaching.

"JHey, sweetheart! I hear you're all heading into the park. We got rid of the barrier for you, so feel free to go on through anytime." Matthew smiled

"Thanks, Matthew. We appreciate it." Rean smiled.

"On top of things like always, I see." Fie smiled. "Sure saves us trouble not having to explain everything."

"So Mr. Manager, so you know what's going on in the park?" Oswald asked.

"Unfortunately, no. We employees were completely barred from entering there ourselves. Ever since the Ebon Defense Force put up that barrier, we've been in the dark just as much as you all.'

"It cannot be helped. Whatever is out there, we shall take care of it." Marth smiled

"Indeed. Please take care while we will handle the situation until it is confirmed to walk freely without danger." Tiki smiled.

"Will do." Matthew bow and smiled. "And I'm sorry to ask so much of you. Be safe!"

They enter the amusement part and they look around.

"I don't see anything weird from here." Iggy said.

"It does feel strange since no one is around." Venti struggled until he sense something. "Wait... hold on."

Rean, Levi, Qrow, Mickey, Mona, Zhongli, Ryoma and Felix look up with an ! over their heads.

"Heads up! Incoming from above!" Felix yelled as they jump back to dodge a golden fist.

"Baah! What the heck!?" Teddie panicked

"Is that... a fist made out of gold?" Naoto Shirogane asked as it retracted and then a golden mechanical cat floated down.

(BGM ended)

"HUMANS, LEAVE-AT-ONCE. THIS-IS-OUR-KINGDOM."

(Trails into Reverie ost - Invisible Hand in the Shadow)

"Mischneider?!" Juna gasped

"Huh, what's going on?" Aqua asked.

"Somethin' tells me that isn't a costume." Lea said.

"But that can't be right... right?" Lucina asked. "I mean is someone inside?"

"CAN-YOU-NOT-HEAR-ME? LEAVE-AT-ONCE!" Mecha Mishy demand. "THIS-IS-PARADISE-OF DREAMS. WE-HAVE-FREED-OURSELVES-FROM-HUMANS-RULES!"

Everyone sweatdrop.

"Are we in come event or something?" Amia asked. "It's acting like it's the lord of this park. No... I think guardian is more accurate."

"PRECISELY. CHOOSE-TO-REMAIN, DREADED-HUMANS, AND-THERE-WILL-BE-CONSEQUENCES. I-SHALL-ANNIHILATE-YOU!" Mecha Mishy said threatenly.

"Wh-Whoa, hold on! Why does it have to come to that?" Juna asked. "Aren't you supposed to be a friend to humanity, Mecha Mishy? No, Mischneider!"

Mecha Mishy gasped as he had an ! over his head.

"H-HOW-DO-YOU-KNOW-THAT-NAME?"

'It reacted?!'

"Wait..." Iggy rub his chin. "Some of us aren't even human you know. But leaving that aside, golden mechanical body... robot arms... no one inside... Ah! You're a robot aren't you!"

"CORRECT. I-AM-A-ROBOT." Mecha Mishy responded. "NOW-THAT-I-HAVE-A-CLOSER-LOOK... SOME-OF-YOU-AREN'T-HUMANS... VERY-WELL. NON-HUMANS-ARE-PERMITTED-TO-ENTER. BUT-FOR-YOUR-HUMAN-COMPANIONS—IF-THEY-WISH-TO-ENTER...THEN-THEY-MUST-FIND-THE-VARIOUS-PIECES-OF-M'S-TREASURE-HIDDEN-THROUGHOUT-THIS-PRECIOUS-LAND!"

"Come again?" Emblem Roy asked.

"FAREWELL!" Mecha Mishy spin and did it pose for mishy and then take off into the sky as everyone look.

"Okay, am I drunk or we all saw that?" Qrow asked

"We all saw it." Leafa said then turn to Iggy. "But it mention it a robot, right?"

"Yeah. I think it must be an artificial intelligence that one it." Iggy replied.

"An artificial intelligence of Mecha Mishy?" Juna wondered. "Is that even possible?"

"Isn't Mishelam franchise just... franchises?" Arval asked.

"They should be...?" Levi struggled. "Than again... It's possible there might actually be live Mishy kind since other worlds and stuff. But hold on. Rean, doesn't this remind you of what Randy dealt with an incident with Mecha Mishy?"

"Yeah. A while ago, there was an incident where Mesha Mishy went berserk. Evidently, there was a mega-hardcore fan at the Roer Institute of Technology, and they made a fully robotic Mishy. It was gifted to Mishelam, but went haywire due to a mysterious virus."

"And if I recall... That robot was returned to the institute after the accident."

"Could it be a replacement?" Emblem Roy asked

"Not so sure." Levi struggled. "Well, regardless, it certainly is advanced."

"Indeed. It shouldn't come as a surprise how much technology has improved for the institute compared to 3 years ago now." Mona replied. "Still, why would an AI of Mecha Mishy act this way..." She rub her chin. "I may not be an expert on Misha franchises but something is different from this AI."

"Like what do you mean, Mona?" Lucina asked.

"Well, normally when AI is created, it involves programming and data. I'm sure this hardcore fan just wanted to present Mecha Mishy like how the staff normally do their performance. All AI usually built for a purpose like our AI Master Quarts. And yet this particular AI acts like its is own individual or something of that perspective."

"I think I see what you mean." Naoto Shirogane rub her chin. "An AI personality progresses through data of human emotions and enables how to respond accordingly. Like how with Aigis-san and Labyrs-san. In the past, they didn't have "Experience" with emotions until they were guided by humans to help make it look like it was human. But now if we talk about Mecha Mishy... It seems to have hostility to humans and friendly to non-humans. Could it be possible that it was designed that way?"

"That could be a possibility. And judging from how it reacted, it felt like it was alive." Iggy replied. "But something about it smells fishy. And I don't think it's part of the theme part either. So how come that Mecha whatever would it hate humans?"

"Hmm... maybe it might be involved with Mecha Mishy past." Leafa struggled. "I mean... it's just a franchise, right? But it feels like it has a past."

"Juna, what do you know of Mescha Mishy past?" Tiki asked

"Well, I know that Mecha Mishy is Mishy long lost brother Mischneider. He was Mishy's rival but they both are friends to humans." Juna replied. "Maybe I should ask Dad about Mishy history."

"It's probably a good idea." Lucina replied. "But it seems it wanted us to find something, right?"

"Oh right, speaking of it." Juna interrupted . "There was a part of a long lost event that was supposed to happen at Mishelam two years ago."

"What do you mean, 'long-lost?'" Emblem Rean asked

"It was scheduled to be held during the park's opening, but got delayed in all the craziness of merging with the Empire, and then just kinda went... poof. If I remember correctly, the idea was that if you find the item hidden at a bunch of spots around Mishelam, your dream will come true. That's what Dad told me, anyway."

"So... what does it mean exactly?" Teddie asked

"I think it's trying to reenact the event." Yukiko place her hand to her left cheek as she tilt her head as she thinks with her arm supporting her elbow.

"Hmm... There is more to the story about this." Ryoma said. "All things have a history, Franchises or not. It's just part of creation. Be it by weapons, life, stuff animals. All in existence have a story to tell. But regardless, we must investigate the area and search for the "treasure" it spoke off."

"It certainly getting eventful." Emblem Eirika sighed. "So where should we look?"

"Let's split up into groups." Morgan suggested. "With this many of us, it shouldn't pose a problem. But it can be anywhere."

"Miss Crawford, is there any places we should investigate?" Zhongli asked.

"Um... Not sure but splitting up would be a better option." Qrow asked

"Well..." Crow turn to the direction of MWL Horror Coaster. "How about me and Morgan check that place out?"

"The Horror coaster?" Morgan raising an eyebrow. "You just want to have fun, don't you?"

"Maybe. But still, only two people can ride it, you know. So we might as well check it out."

"Okay, not sure about that argument, but go ahead." Rean said. "Then my team can check out the MWl Ferris Wheel. One check out the Castle of Mirror. And the rest can check out the park."

"All right, let's begin discussing who shall go." Mickey said as he notice Oswald was thinking. "What's wrong Oswald?"

"Mishy... Mishy..." Oswald rub his chin.

"Did something about Mishy got your attention?" Juna asked

"Well... yes... I can't help the feeling that Mishy took inspiration from a certain mouse." Oswald turning to Mickey with his hands on his hip, giving a deadpan expression.

Mickey sweatdrop. "Uh... what?"

"Although Mishy is a cat from the looks of it, I still can't help but feel like somehow you were involved in its creation."

"H-Hey now. I'm not sure where that thought came from."

Everyone sweatdrop.

"Umm..." Rean looking at the others. "Does anyone know what is he talking about?"

Levi shrugged, "No clue man... Must be something from their past."

Juna scratches her cheek, "Why do I have the feeling this is something we shouldn't divulge?"

"All right, that's enough of that." Felix interupted. "We should focus on those treasures as King Ryoma said. So who should we split into?"

"Well..." Rean rub his chin. "Crow and Morgan are one team..."

---

Castle of Mirrors... Laura, Felix, Lucina, Naoto Shirogane, Oswald, Tiki, and Zhongli

"Huh? That's odd." Lucina tried opening the door but it's lock. "It's locked."

"Did those goons from the EDF do this?" Felix wondered

"That's a good question. Maybe we should have ask Aqua or others with the Keyblade to open it." Naoto Shirogane sighed

Zhongli rub his chin. 'Something is not right with this castle... I can feel something inside...'

---

MWL Ferris Wheel... Rean, Levi, Venti, Juna, Aqua, Lea, Iggy, and Teddie

"I don't see anything out of the ordinary." Teddie looking around as they walk until they look up. "Yipe! What's that!"

Flying on the Ferris wheel was a statue of a gargoyle.

"Oh look! It's a gargoyle!" Iggy replied.

"Hold on, I don't think it's a real thing, but something isn't right." Levi said.

"It's holding something in its mouth too. It might be one of the treasures we're looking for too." Aqua said.

"Our boy up there doesn't sound like it wanna come down too." Lea smirked.

"This is bad. That ferris wheel is the symbol of the entire park." Juna turn to her group. "Guys, I need your help! I wanna take that thing out without damaging the ride itself. I can't let Mishelam come to harm!"

"Oh you can count on us, Juna." Venti smirked. "I can see you got a plan in mind."

"We're in trouble if that thing gets away. We need to take it down here, quick." Rean said. "We should post come people around the perimeter so it can't slip away. Sound good?"

"Works for me!"

(BGM paused)

---

One planning later...

On the Ferris Wheel were Iggy and Levi.

(Trails into Reverie ost - The Road to All-Out War)

"Now!" Iggy yelled as Levi jump, swirling as he rotate his body upside down and slashing the Gargoyle with Emblem Micaiah throwing Thanis into orbs of light while Iggy throw magic attacks, causing it to roar in agony, then he pass through the gargoyle with a wide slash.

"I got the wings!" Lea readied his stand.

"Take this sucker!" Teddie shouts as his persona Kintoki-Douji throws Mabufudyne and Lea throw his Chakrams toward the wings and then he airstep and slashes the wings, knocking them to the ground.

"Venti, Aqua!" Juna shout.

"Right!" Aqua yelled

"It's showtime!" Venti smirked as the latter lunged as Juna cloak in orange energy to punch through the Gargoyle with Aqua slashing through it and Venti swing his bow as a blade, leaving a trail of explosion on the gargoyle as it collapse.

"Once again, justice prevails!" Juna smirked as they turn.

Venti chuckled. "Not much of a challenge this one—"

Aqua let out a "tch". "It's not over yet!"

As Aqua remarked, the gargoyle getting back on its feet.

"Oh come on!" Venti complaining.

"Your setup was good. The coup de grace just needed a little more finesse." Rean spoke as he passed through the gargoyle and then unleashed a wide slash as he sheath his tachi, dealing with one blow as the gargoyle was destroyed.

(BGM ended)

Juna, Venti and Aqua sweatdrop.

"Oi, this guy." Lea rolled his eyes as he smirk.

"As expected of our teacher." Venti nervous smile.

"So this is the skills of a Divine Blade, hm? It seems I have to continue harder to be a Keyblade master of his finesse." Aqua smiled.

"Thrust me, you won't be eating my dust anytime soon. I still have plenty to learn myself." Rean smiled

"Whatever you say." Iggy rolled his eyes and look down. "Oh, look!" He pick up the M's Treature -Head. "I think this is the "treasure" that robot was holding."

"Okay, but that just raise a question to who made it and why." Lea replied

"Yeah, but we can't let it worry us right now." Emblem Roy stated "Let's see if the others got it."

---

Horror Coaster - Crow and Morgan...

"Well here we are. The Horror Coaster first glance." Morgan said looking around. "Come to think of it, I think this was the second time I've came here when I was shooting with Lucina."

"The treasure we're lookin' for must be inside. Let's check it out but don't let your guard down, babe." Crow replied.

"I wasn't planning on it." Morgan replied until she notice the pedastal. "Huh?"

"Somethin' on your mind?"

"Is it me or... didn't the horror coaster entrance have the gargoyle statues here the last time I was here?"

"So, not the only one, huh?" Crow rub his chin. "All right, let's go in." He said as the couple go in.

(Trails to Azure ost - Elie's Screaming Roller Coaster)

Crow and Morgan walk in and then head to where the ride goes, hop on, place in their seatbelts and then begin the horror coaster where they basically just shot hologram monsters.

"You know, I wonder how Mishelam managed to have this technology of shooting monsters into a game. Mishelam doesn't have that high level of technology, right?" Morgan asked as they shoot the monsters.

"Not much of an expert but guessin' that either the foundation or research team in the development must have gotten the work in." Crow replied. "On your right."

They turn right and begin shooting the monsters.

"Probably. They paid quite a large number of money." Morgan replied. "Above you.'

Theye keep shooting and shooting until they were confronted by the Gargoyle.

"Is that... I know it! A gargoyle!" Crow shout

"Didnd't expect it would be here. But wonders never ceased." Morgan said nonchalantly. "Come on, let's shoot this sucker down,"

They begin shooting at the gargoyle, causing it to roar.

Crow and Morgan sweatdrop.

"Well, that's a bummer." Morgan sighed.

"Man, these jerks sure don't make it easy." Crow got on his feet and got out his pistol.

"And what do you think you're—"

"Heh. I had a feeling it'd come to this, babe. Seeing as this is the Horror Coaster and all, let's finish this thing off guns blazing!" Crow smirked as he begin firing at the garcoyle and then used Cross Rebellion on it, destroying it

Morgan sweatdrop with a deadpan expression. "Great. nice job Crow. Now we can add property damage to your list of criminal records."

"Oh come on, babe. Is that really what concerns you?" Crow frown. "I haven't done anything bad!"

"Said the formal terrorist three years ago." Morgan rebuttled

"Okay, got me there. But you had to admit, it was for a good reason. 'Sides. You married this criminal." Crow shot back.

"Touché." Morgan chuckled as she smirked. "I can't help it since I'm into a bad boy like you."

"All right, we can make out and have sex after this is over. Let's see what we got here." Crow approached the remains of the gargoyle and found the M's Treasure - Tail. "Is this the treasure?"

Morgan got off the car and look at it. "Kinda looks like a tail. This whole thing is ridiculous just to grab a tail. But at least we know where the gargoyle come from."

"Yep. The real statues were just made out of stones. But this one was mechanical. Someone must've swapped the damn things in. Talk about putting in the work."

"We better keep this in mind then." Morgan nodded.

(BGM ended)

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Mishelam Center... Leo, Lissa, Felix, Mona, Arval, Shez, Ryoma, Qrow...

"Aaaaaaaah!" A voice screamed as the group saw three refugees running away.

"Whoa, hey, what's the problem?" Qrow asked

"M-Monsters! There was a monster on the beach!"

"Monsters, here?" Lissa look at the group.

"That can't be possible... unless..." Leo rub his chin. "Come. We need to check it out." He said as they take off to investigate to Lakeside Beach and discovered two Garcayles at the beach.

"Over here! Come on, hurry!" Matthew yelled as he ordered the people running away to him.

"Mr. Crawford!" Ryoma yelled as they meet up with him. "What happened?"

"I'm not sure. They appeared out of nowhere and started attacking." He answered as he look at the two gargoyles.

"Two gargoyles?!" Mona took her stand. "Where did they come from?"

"Doesn't matter." Shez summon his twin swords. "We got some monsters to take out.

"Huh?" Felix notice it holding something in its mouth. "Something it holding in its mouth. It might me what we're looking for." Felix draw his sword.

(Super Mario Galaxy ost - King Kaliente)

The Gargoylorus flew to attack the group but Leo used Brynhildr to summon trees to bind and attack them and then Arval throw dark magic projections at them and knock them away as they recovered. Qrow lung toward and then swing at one of them while the other was Shez when he use Shadowflash to form a spinning wheel. Shez let out a series of slashes as the Gargoylorus spin around for a spin attack, but Shez slid and duck as Lissa throw her Axe and smash it, allowing Shez to form a outward slash.

The other Gargoylorus swing its claws at Qrow as he blocks then backflip, then the Gargoylous clam its hands together to produce and fire a laser beam at him. Qrow dodge to his left as Ryoma ran up and slash Gargoylorus's back and then let out slashes at rapid pace before dodging Gargoylorus slam attack on the ground. Mona throw water projections at the Gargoylorus. It turn to her and flew to attack her, only for Mona to rotate her body upward and then form a water helix to knock it into the air and then Felix jump up and pass through it, dealing a slash mark on its back and then flip and kick it down on the ground.

Leo conjures roots to attack and impale the two Gargoylorus and then use his magic to summon a black hole to pull them in and dealing magical attacks rapidly before conjuring magic circles to sprout vines to impale them and swing his arms to cause an explosion.

Shez imbued his sword with purple energy and then let out swing slashes against the two then form an X slash while Lissa imbued her axe with lightning and swing upward for a cleaver attack with lightning struck on them. Arval's hands cloak with a dark aura and then clapped them, conjuring dark chains to bind them, then the chains exploded on Arval's command to deal devastating damage and cast Hades to burn them.

Felix imbued his sword with magic and then dash and teleported around, leaving trails of slash marks and phantom slashes before he and two clones appeared around and pass through them, leaving a magical explosion with Qrow readied his scythe, lung an then slice the Gargoylorus in half, causing them to explode

(BGM ended)

"Well that was easy." Qrow put his sword away.

"Well duh. We're a pretty strong group." Lissa giggled and then notice something sparkling on the floor. "Oh loo! It dropped something!" She pick it up, revealing a M's Treasure - Body.

(Trails into Reverie ost - Chaotic Sludge)

"Um, what's this suppose to be?" Shez asked as they regroup.

"Looks like it's part of a body. Not the gargoyle I mean." Mona mused. "I think this is the treasure we're suppose to find in this treasure hunt.

"Phew, oh thank you all for getting this whole situation back under control." Matthew wipe his forehead. "We really appreciate it. I still don't understand what just happened, though."

"We're just as confused as you pal. But what we do know that something is going on in that park of yours." Qrow said

"Yes. I would advise you to keep the park off-limits to the guests for now. Just as a precaution." Ryoma advised.

"Of course. We can do that!" Matthew nodded

"Promise you'll be careful in there. You know where to find me if you need anything!"

"No problem Mr. Crawford." Mona nodded as Matthew take off. "All right, let's contact the others and tell them what we find."

Before anyone could, all of their ARCUS units begin to activate and they answered.

"Hey guys. Sorry for the call, but I think we found M's Treasure. But piece of it." Rean said

"Same with me and Crow." Morgan replied

"We just found one after taking down two gargoyles." Arval said

"Two gargoyles? So were were more of them..."

"You guys face them too?" Qrow asked

"No. Not us, but let's we group." Lucina said as they hang up and they all begin to regroup at the center of the park.

"All right, now that we're here, let's see about these Treasures Mecha Mishy spoke about." Marth said as Rean, Crow and Qrow's team pull out.

"Oh hey, they look just like the one we found." Lea said.

"First we got a head... a body... and a tail." Mickey rub his chin. "Huh? Wait..."

"You guys thinking what I'm thinking?" Leafa asked

"It's worth the shot. Come one. Let'f fit them together." Yukiko suggest as they begin to fit them together.

After putting the pieces together, the M's Royal Plushie was completed.

"Oh, it's a Mishy figure." Amia replied.

"It looks like it's a limited figure... does it?" Emblem Rean asked

"I believe it is." Emblem Micaiah nodded her head. "It make sense for it to be a reward."

"IT-APPEARS-YOU-HAVE-FOUND-M'S-TREASURE. AND-QUICKLY-TOO." Mecha Mishy came floating down. "YOU-HAVE-OVERCOME-YOUR-TRIALS. YOU-HAVE-MY-CONGRATULATIONS."

"This was a trial?" Celine asked

"Can you tell us what's going on here? What's your objective in forcibly recreating an unusual event?" Rean asked

"HMPH. THIS-IS-NO-'EVENT'! AND-I-STILL-PLAN-ON-ANNIHILING-YOU-HUMANS. IN-HONOR-OF-YOUR-GOOD-MANNERS, I-MERELY-TOOK-PITY-ON-YOU.

(BGM ended)

(Trails into Reverie ost - Furious! Destroy! Mishneider!)

"BUT-NOW-" Mecha Mishy took a battle stand and aim his fist. "I-HAVE-NO-CHOICE...I-SHALL-BE-YOUR-FINAL-TRIAL!"

"So we gotta whiip its tail for it to explain what's going on." Crow pull out his Double Saber as he and his team took their battle stand.

"In that case, game on, Mischneider!" Juna declared.

"Stand back, Oswald. We got this!" Mickey stated

"Yep. He's all yours." Oswald pull out a folding chair, hop on and pull out a popcorn to eat.

"Oh sure, use this as entertainment, why don't you?" Celine muttered.

King of Mishelam Amusement Park - Mecha Mishy

Rean form a combat link with Venti, Juna form a combat link with Fie, Laura form a combat link with Lissa, Levi form a combat link with Celine, Aqua form a combat link with Shez, Lea form a combat link with Mona, Arval form a combat link with Leo, Zhongli form a combat link with Marth, Mickey form a combat link with Tiki, Iggy form a combat link with Qrow, Leafa form a combat link with Teddie, Yukiko form a combat link with Ryoma, Naoto Shirogane form a combat link with Lucina, Crow form a combat link Morgan, Amia form a combat link with Felix.

Emblem Roy appeared next to Rean, Emblem Micaiah appeared next to Levi, Emblem Crow appeared next to Aqua, Emblem Vita appeared next to Celine, Emblem Eirika appeared next to Lissa and Emblem Rean appeared next to Amia.

Rean form a Pokemon link with Goodra, Levi form a Pokemon link with Polteageist, Juna form a Pokemon link with Quaquaval, Venti form a Pokemon link with Butterfree, Laura form a Pokemon link with Quagsire, Crow form a Pokemon link with Weavile, and Fie form a Pokemon link with Scizor.

"The one called Mecha Mishy is weak to Mirage Arts: Steel Types, Fighting Types and Dark Types Moves." Aqua's AI Master Quart informed.

"ROCKET PUNCH!" Mecha Mishy fired his fist toward the group at lightning fast speed but they quickly dodge as it retract into his arm as Mickey airstep and unleash a flurry of Aerial combo attacks while Tiki throw a fireball.

Mesha Mishy shield itself and then fired a ray beam at her. Tiki was push back slightly as Marth ran up at rapid speed and thrust attack, but Mecha Mishy use his arms to bounce off the attack and punch him, only for Marth to Counter attack him and then Zhongli lung and rapidly thrust attack him and then axe kick Mecha Mishy into the air where Venti and Fie firing bullets and orbal arrows.

"All for one, everybody! World Blade!" Mickey activating his Brave Order as they all cloak in an orange aura as Mecha Mishy swirl his punch and then dive to punch the ground to send a shockwave.

"Take this!" Juna punch the ground to send earth spikes toward Mecha Mishy to intercept as both attack collide and exploded.

Rean ran toward and swing his Tachi to various of slashes as Mecha Mishy shield with his arms and then used a tail attack to knock him away as Goodra used Dragon Tail to knock him away.

"Freeeee!" Butterfree sprout Stun Store toward Mecha Mishy.

"HA! YOUR-SPORES-CAN-HARM-ME!" Mecha Mishy laughed but he got paralyzed. "W-WHAT?!"

"Machine or no, you just got paralyzed." Venti smirked as he fired an arrow.

"OW! CURSE-YOU-HUMANS!" He growled. "INITIATE-AUTO-HEAL!"

Mecha Mishy activated healing functions as Fie swoop in to deal slashes around Mecha Mishy and then Scizor used Bullet Punch to knock it away. Quagsire throw Mud Shot at its face as Mecha Mishy got hit in the face as Laura swing heavy and swift to knock away Mecha Mishy. Mecha Mishy recovered from paralized and then it fired eye laser to the group but Qua used Reflega to reflect it back and then she shotlock Prism Rain to deal damage, then Emblem Crow flew and then swirling upside down slahs repeatedly and then kick him.

Arval throw dark sphere at him but Mecha Mishy used his rocket feet to take to the air and then rain down bombs from the hatch, only for it to unable to kaboom thanks to Quagsire's ability.

"WHAT?" Mecha Mishy gasped as Levi lung up to the air and then flip kick him back to the ground. "AUGH!"

Celine throw throw fireballs at him while Leo summon trees to bash him to knock him into the air and then recovered his ground, growling and then firing laser ways toward the group. They dodge as Weavile use Agility to lunged and then used Night Slash and its claws pierces its armor and then kick him toward Morgan who readied her axe and then spin and slam him hard to knock him, bouncing and bounce to the wall.

Mecha Mishy growled and then fire eye laser toward the group and then hop down from the wall and I am both arms to fire Rocket Punch. Each dodge the rocket punch but it made a U-Turn and hit Lea an Shez. Shez used Shadowslash to teleport and then swing combo twin slash as Mecha Mishy shield himself with his arms and then unleash a ray attack of him to knock Shez away.

Emblem Vita summon magic Blades with Celine to throw at him. Mecha Mishy jump to avoid the attack and then he stomp repeatedly to the ground to create shockwave. Zhongli stomp his feet to neutralize the ground as Naoto firing bullets at Mecha Mishy. Mecha Mishy cartwheel and then eye laser beam her as she dodged. Teddie form a drill attack and swing to slash him. Mecha Mishy shield himself and then throw a punch to knock Teddie Away but then Sakuya appears by Yukiko's command and then pull him for a fiery attack and knock him toward Lea who used Sonic Blade and then throw Firaga.

Polteageist used Giga Drain to Sap Mecha Mishy HP and then Crow throw his Double Saber to slash around him, then Lissa form a cartwheel to drag Mecha Mishy and then slam hard into the ground and backflip as Iggy Throw Gallon Fort to fire laser beams, dealing devastating result onto him.

"OW!" He yelled as he enter break state.

"All for one!" Mickey declared as they all cloak in a white aura.

"AND WHAT FOR ALL!" The Team yelled

"Let get 'em everyone!" Mickey yelled as they all unleash an all out attack with slashes and magic.

"AAAAUGH!" Mecha Mishy cried in agony and then fell to his knees as his body static.

(BGM ended)

"GAH... NOT-BAD..." Mecha Mishy groaned. "PERHAPS...IT-IS-TO-BE...EXPECTED...TO-SUCH-A-LARGE-GROUP-OF-YOU-HUMANS...BUT...I-DO-NOT-UNDERSTAND..." He turn to the Pokemon and anyone not human. "THOSE-WHO-ARE-NOT-HUMANS...WHY-DID-YOU-SIDE-WITH-THEM? WHY-DID-YOU-SIDE-WITH-THESE-HUMANS?!"

"Mecha Mishy." Mickey put his Keyblade away. "It's clear you hold harbor hated to humans. Can you tell us why you hate them?"

(Trails into Reverie ost - A Piece of Light)

"IT-IS-BECAUSE-OF-HUMANS-WHO-TURN-ME-INTO-WHAT-I-AM-NOW!"

Everyone had an !? over their heads.

"What?" Juna look in shock. "Humans did this to you?"

"WHY-ARE-YOU-SO-SHOCK? YOU-KNEW-THAT-VERY-TRUTH. YOU-SPOKE-MY- TRUE-NAME, DID-YOU-NOT? I-WAS-CAPTURED-BY-THEM-A-LONG-TIME-AGO. THEY-PERFORMED-THEIR WICKED-EXPERIMENT, MODIFIED-MY-BODY, MADE-ME-INTO-A-MACHINE-AND-FORCE-ME-TO-DO-ALL-MANNER-OF-VILE-DEEDS. BECAUSE-OF-THEM. MY-LITTLE-BROTHER-AND-SISTER-COULD-NOT-RECOGNIZE-ME. I-AM-NOT-MY-KIN... BUT-A -MONSTER. ALL-I-HAVE-IS-NOW-IS-BURNING-RAGE-WITHIN-MY-MECHANICAL-HEART."

"I can't believe it..." Juna grimaced.

"THAT'S-WHY-HOW-THAT-I-HAVE-MY-MEMORIES-BACK, I-SEEK-TO-CREATE-A-LAND-OF-DREAMS-WITHOUT-HUMANS, WHERE-NOBODY-WILL-BE-HURT! IF-THAT-IS-NOT-TO PASS... THEN-I-HAVE-NO-RESOURCE-BUT-TO-GIVE-MY-VERY-LIFE-IN-A-FINAL-ACT-OF-REVENGE!" Mecha Mishy declared

"Mischneider..." Mickey sadden.

"But is that really what you want?" A voice asked as Oswald approached.

"WHAT? YOU-THINK-ME-A-LIAR?!" Mecha Mishy glared

"Your siblings, they're called Mishy right?"

"NOT-JUST-MISHY. MISHETTE-TOO."

"I gotcha. There's no doubt you've been through so much suffering by evil humans. I know because I've experienced facing an annoying evil scientist who was human. He was mad. We call him the Mad Doctor. I can sympathize with your story. But not all humans are evil as you claim. Take a look at the people behind me." Oswald turn his head to them. "Including the creatures called Pokemon. They follow their human companion not from enslavement. But because they follow them through thrust and bonds. Each human here doesn't hold malice from the one who did this to you." Oswald close his eyes. "What's more, you wanted to create a kingdom with your siblings, right? Then where are they? I don't see them in this new kingdom that you founded. Do you know why?"

"N-NO..." Mecha Mishy muttered

"Then I'll tell you why." Rean chin in. "They're not here because they don't accept what you're doing."

An ! appeared on Mecha Mishy's head. "...URGH..." He lower his head. "MY-LITTLE-BROTHER-AND-SISTER-ADORE-HUMAN-CHILDREN. THAT'S-WHY-KEPT-THEM-AT-A-DISTANCE-SO-THEY-WOULDN'T-HAVE-TO-SEE-ME-LIKE-THIS... ONCE-I'VE-FINISHED-CREATING-OUR-KINDOM, I'M-SURE-THEY'LL-UNDERSTAND... AT-LEAST, I-HAD-HOPE-THEY-WOULD..."

"I don't think so." Mickey shook his head. "Listen Mischneider. You said your siblings love human children, right? It is because children are the purest form of light. They want to protect their light. Their smiles, their innocence. That's why they're an inspiration and why many children adore them. You can too. Right now, I'm sure that both your brother and sister are looking for you. No matter what form you take. The love and respect for you never change. After all, you're family. And true family stick together. Through love. If Mishy and Mishette were here. I'm sure they would say the same thing."

"..." Mecha Mishy said nothing as he lower his head. "WHO-ARE-YOU, SIR-MOUSE?"

"I'm Mickey."

"SIR-MICKEY... I'LL-REMEMBER-YOUR-NAME. YOU'RE-RIGHT... YES... MAYBE-YOU'RE RIGHT. NO-MATTER-THE-FORM-I-AM-NOW... BOTH-OF-MY-SIBLINGS-STILL-LOVE-ME-FOR WHO-I-AM. BUT...THE-ACTIONS-I'VE-DONE..."

"I may not be able to know them or say things in their place. But what I do know that is you can still make things right. To join them and make children smile." Mickey smiled

"Yeah." Oswald offer his hand. "Can you stand up, my friend?"

"FRIEND..." Mecha Mishy whispered. "I-HAVE-NOT-HEARD-THAT-WORD-FOR-A-LONG-TIME..." He take Oswald's hand and got up on his feet. "THANK-YOU... BOTH-OF-YOU. I'M-REMINDED-OF-THIS-CERTAIN-FEELING-WITHIN-MY-MECHANICAL-HEART. THE-FEELING-OF-WANTING-TO-MAKE-CHILDREN-SMILE... AS-YOU-SAID-DESPITE-WHAT-BECOME-OF-MY-BODY...BUT-I-MUST-TAKE-RESPONSIBILITY-FOR-MY-ACTIONS." He pull out a key. "TAKE-THIS. YOU-HAVE-THE-RIGHT-TO-MOVE-FORWARD." He handed the key to Mickey.

Mecha Mishy turn his head to the Castle of Mirror. "BUT-STEEL-YOUR-HEART. WHAT-AWAITS-YOU-IS-THE-TRUE-GOD-OF-THE-WORLD... NO... THE-UNIVERSE. YES... THE-ONE-TO-RULE-OVER-WHAT-IS-TO-COME. THE-ONE-IS-THE-SOURCE-OF-US-ALL. YOUR-REASON-FOR-BEING-WILL-UNDOUBTEDLY-BE-QUESTIONED."

"What do you mean by that?" Oswald asked

Mecha Mishy turn his back and step forward. "THE-CHOICE-TO-PROCEED-IS-YOURS. DO-AS-YOU-WILL. THIS-LONG-FIGHT-HAD-MADE-ME-WEARY. MY-HAND-ARE-RESTRAIN. I-NO-LONGER-HAVE-THE-RIGHT-TO-TURN-BACK. MICKEY, YOU, YOUR-FRIENDS... IF-YOU-HAPPEN-TO-MEET-WITH-MY-BROTHER-AND-SISTER, PLEASE-TELL-THEM... THAT-I-LOVE-THEM."

His feet begin to activate the rocket.

"H-Hey! Where are you—" Oswald eye widen.

Mecha Michy then launch himself into the air.

"I'D-HOPE-TO-HAVE-ONE-LAST-CHANCE-TO-SHOUT-WITH-THE-CHILDREN: LET-US-DANCE... AND-MAKE-A-WISHY... WITH-MISHYYY!"

Then he exploded.

"MISCHNEIDEEEEEEEE!" Juna screamed

(BGM ended)

Everyone just stare what just happened.

"Umm..." Celine scratch her head.

"Okay... I'm confused... is this supposed to be an event?" Lissa asked.

"If it was... it's a sorrowful one..." Lucina sadden.

(Fire Emblem Heroes ost - Event 3)

"Are you okay, Juna?" Venti asked

"Y-Yeah, I'm sorry. I kinda lost myself for a minute there." Juna said

"It's understandable. The lore was rich and the performance was powerful." Emblem Vita. "Even though it was a fictional character, the way it acted that it was alive. Like it actually existed."

"It's common sense that it's impossible for something from fiction. However..." Zhongli fold his arm. "Even fiction can be a reality in another perspective. The Like for example. The common sense of Zemuria was overwhelmed with the Mushroom Kingdom. It became a reality. Who said there isn't a world or a reality where the Mishy kind existed? Is there a world where Mishy exacted? If so, where? Fiction is stranger than truth as they say."

"He's got a point. There are many worlds out there. Some worlds have a different form of reality than our reality. There are possibilities and impossibilities. Such as reality and unreality. Common sense and uncommon sense."

"It's hard to argue with the words of wisdom you two said." Rean scratch his cheek.

"Still." Mickey close his eyes. "Fiction or no. Mecha Mishy emotions were real enough that we could feel it. Even when he self-destructs, his sadness matches that of our AI friends. Even artificial life that is outside this world." He open his eyes. "But whether his existence is true or not, we can't deny that his body is the same type of technology that built the fake Arios. Whoever is responsible for this high level of technology is antagonizing us."

"He's right. Whoever they are, they're really good at insulting us." Arval nodded.

"Yeah. And I don't like it." Shez muttered.

"Me too." Mickey look at the Key to the Castle of Mirror.

"That's the key to the Castle of Mirror." Juna said

"Wasn't it locked?" Tiki asked.

"Well at least we can now go inside." Felix said. "But we also shouldn't forget that Mecha Mishy said the 'true god' awaits, so we should be careful."

"Is everyone all right?!" A voice asked as Matthew came in.

"Oh, Dad!" Juna said

"Oh, thank the Goddess you're safe! What was that explosion earlier?! And I swear I could make out Mischneider's voice, if only just barely."

"I'll fill you in." Zhongli said as he explained to Matthew.

"I see..." Matthew hummed. "I can hardly believe Mischnider would go to such length. Though, it is true that he has something of a tragic backstory."

"So it's actually true?" Mona asked.

"We' actually considered putting on an event where he sought his revenge on humanity, but those plans were ultimately shelved."

"Wow, I had no idea." Juna trailed off. "That's probably for the best. It would've been a bit much for the little kids who come here."

"Yeah. But he was a good brother who love his siblings up to the very need." Mickey nodded.

"I actually teared up a little watching it all unfold."

"I can imagine. Seems like as good a time as any to crack out the Mischnider merchandise, even if he's not really factually dead. I guess it is true what they say: truth really is stranger than fiction, huh?" Mathew asked

Levi blinked. "My brother just said that a moment ago."

"Anyway, we're going to take this key and go check out the Castle of Mirrors next." Juna said. "Hopefully, with any luck, we'll find some clues about what the co-supreme leaders and EDF want, as well as all the weird goings on."

"The Castle of Mirros, you say?" Matthew rub his chin. "I'll be honest—there's a lot about its inner working even we don't really understand. You should be prepared to deal with anything. If you're intent on exploring the interior, be careful. It may well be crawling with EDF soldiers and archaisms."

"Right. Don't worry, Matthew. We've got this situation under control." Rean said as they take off to the Castle of Mirror.

(BGM ended)

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Meanwhile...

Behind the monitor video was Chaos Rean watching.

"So they've come, have they?" He grinned. "Good. I have to welcome my "guests." hehehe..."

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Again, sorry for the hold up everyone! It certainly took a while, didn't it? Well, I kinda lost tract of time with watching the translation of Kai no Kiseki and wanted to draft scenes of the Super Trails Version. So sorry everyone!