Dateline February 14, 1207
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Dark World)
In the City of Crossbell, a city that was finally free from the control of the Erebonian Empire, now stood controlled by the Imperial Defense Force... or should I say a personal guard that belonged to the formal Governor General of Crossbell: Rufus Alberea that had occupied the city ever since the Empire declared the attack to call off. The city was patrolled by the refusal of the Defense Force with their Zauber Soldots. In the Central Square of Crossbell, and other distracts of the city were a TV vehicle station where the Crossbellion were watching announcements by the remnants leaders of the Defense Force in Orchis Tower.
"The time has come for us to rise!"The IDF leader spoke with determination in his eyes. "Rise, and reclaim our Imperial pride! Victory was within our grasp—and yet the foolish cowards who govern us chose to abandon it! But through they may have turn a blind eye to the threat of the East, you know as well as we do that it remains ever present! The Imperial Army turned tail and fled, but WE can still take up arms and fight!" He fist pump."Together, we can defeat Calvard and all who resist us, and reign supreme over the continent!"
Many Crosbellian were displaced with the stubbornness of the IDF refusing to give up peace and restart the war over their petty pride. None of the Crosbellian are willing to listen. And yet, the IDF has yet to realized something within the city they occupied. A shiver of light refuse to extinguished.
"I only ask you for your patience for a short while longer, citizens of Crosbell... for soon, we will force the igorant to open their eyes and see we must strike Calvard!"
"Ugh." One of the citizens muttered. "Just how long longer do we have to suffer like this?"
"Who cares about dominating Zemuria? Or even the world for that matter? All we wanted was peace!"
"You there!" An IDF Soldier yelled, causing the two citizens to flinched as he walk up with his gun. "Is that traitorous talk I hear? So you've sided with the rebellion, then, have you?" He glared until the screen suddenly turn off, causing their attention.
(BGM ended)
"The hell's this?!"
"What's happening to the broadcast?!" One IDF Soldier questioned.
The broadcast then changed somewhere where there were three people standing in center stage. Dress up in uniforms.
"Hold up. Isn't that the...?" One of the citizens asked
"Yeah! Yeah! It totally is!"
"It's them, Coppe!" A little girl expressed joy as the cat meow happily.
In Arc en Ciel...
In the stage was dark, yet the spotlight turn on, revealing three maidens. One was Sully, Ilya and Rixia.
"Hello, one and all!" Sully spoked. "We are Arc en Ciel! We are here to share the completed version of our preview performance—one burn from sweat, tears and love for our craft."
The spotlight shines on Rixia with tears in her eyes. "This marks our official return to the stage, and we hope we've made it worth the wait!"
Lastly, the spotlight gleams onto Ilya Platiere. "May your hearts sing, Crossbell, as you bear witness to the greatest performance Zemuria has to offer! The Sun, the moon and the sun's radiance bid you welcome... to The Dream of a Millium Nights! And—" Ilya turn her back as the spotlight shines on someone. "Let us introduce you to a dancer who will balance the sun, stars and moon and spread it throughout the cosmos!" She offer her and and then reveal Seadall who is wearing his Dancer Class outfit.
"Thank you for that lovely introduction." Seadall offer his hand. "Now. Let me help spread the star's starry skies, combined with the moon blessed lunar's light and the sun radiance shine and spread light, hope and love! Let the song and dance of The Dream of a Million Nights, commence!"
Ilya snapped her fingers and the music begins.
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Over Ten Millions of Nights)
Ilya, Rixia, Sully and Seadall begin their dance as they dance and spin in grace. Sully and Rixia move in sync with each other as Ilya and Seadall continue to spin in captivating movements where they both spread their arms to their "partners". Rixia and Ilya cork with each other as Seadall and Sully did the same in perfect sync. They backflip in as they reach close to reach other and their final backlfip pass through each other, posing and spin gracefully.
Outside Arc en Ciel...
"AAAAH! A fangirl screamed. "LADY ILYAAA! RIXIAAAA!"
"YEAAAAAAH! OUR GIRLS ARE BAAAACK!"
"AAAAAAH! WHO'S THAT HANDSOME GUY!? HE'S AMAZING!"
"AAAAHAHAAAA! HE'S SO COOL!"
Two IDF Soldiers approached the scene with their weapons in hand.
"What's going on!?"
One IDF aim his rifle. "Th-That's enough!" Unttil they were attacked from behind, knocking them to the ground, revealing to be Wazy, Scarlett in her priestess outfit and Wald Wales.
(BGM ended)
Accompany them was their Pokemon. For Wazy, it was Kommo-o. For Scarlett, it was Oricorio Baile Style and Wald, a Primeape.
"Wha!?" The Other IDF gasped
"You're—!"
(Trails into Reverie ost - Counterattack Signal)
"Hello, sweethearts." Scarlet wink.
"Oriiii." Oricorio cried
"Well, time to play. Are you ready, Wald? Kommo-o?"
"Kom!" Kommo-o roared.
"Hah! Been ready! Now let's raised some hell! Come one Primeape!" Wald declared
"Primeappppe!" Primeape roared
In East Street...
"Twin Arcane Gale!" Arios slash through a couple of IDF Soldiers, knocking them to the down.
"Agh!"
"I-It's the Divine Blade of Wind!"
"Why you!" The other IDF Soldier aim his gun to shoot, until he was struck down. "Augh!"
One look and see another Arios but floating. "T-There are TWO ARIOS?!"
"All clear on my end, Arioses!" A brown hair young Bracer report.
"C'mon Aeolia! Let's take 'em out in one go!" A black hair woman smirked.
"Heehee! I'll be right here to support you!" The silver-hair woman giggled
One of the people who look on TV look surprised and became happy.
"Rixia... I see now." She smiled.
Then a group of Crossbell Police force charged in with a tank, and Pokemon of Growlithes, Yamber, Boltund, Pamis,Poochyena, Mightyena and Maschiff and Mabosstiff. Leading them was Noel Seeker. Accompanying her was her Pokemon Electivire.
"Commence the operation!" She declared. "Crossbell Guardian Force, prepare to engage in combat and liberate our home for good!"
"Electivire!" Electivire roar with excitement.
Elsewhere in Crossbell City...
A young woman named Mireille leading the next unit against the IDF.
"Fan out and coordinate with police in each district! Prioritize villain safety! Remember: our job is to distract enemy forces for as long as 'they' need!"
"Ma'am!" The Crossbell Guardian Force declared
Again elsewhere in Crossbell City...
"All units, neutralize and apprehend the defense force!" The Inspector name Alex Dudley commands. Accompany him was a Golduck.
"Sir/Right!" The Police force yelled
The IDF and Crossbell Guardian and Police force begin firing and shooting at each other as both sides taken cover.
In many parts of the city was many fights between the two forces. One of the Zauber Soldot was being piloted, until a blast of energy underneath it, causing it to malfuction.
"Wh-When did he...?" One of the policemen gasked
"He's back!" One of the police woman smirked
A Beared man who we know as Sergei Lou smirked, Accompanying him was a Donphan.
"All right! It's go time! Let's show 'wm the CPD's Cops aren't just for show!" He declared.
In the Harbor District...
"Combat has begun with rebel elements throughout the city! Requesting backup!" An IDF requested over the Walkie Talkie
"Th. If only these pests had stayed underground where they belong!" An IDF Soldier growled
"Zauber Soldat unit, begin subjugation!"
"Sir!"
Two Zauber Soldots activate and they begin moving to the next distract. One of the IDF was watching on top of his Zauber Soldot with his binoculars by the tower.
"Hmph. They've saved us the trouble of hunting them down. Now we can eliminate these rebels once and for all!" He smirked
"It's not going to be that easy!" A voice respond as the soldier turn with an ?! over his head as Lloyd swoop down and punch him in the head, knocking him down. "Phew."
"Way to show 'em!" A voice said as it reveals to be Juna as she and the other members of the SSS approached.
"That went well, didn't it?" Elie smiled.
"Heh. Everything's falling into place now." Randy smirked
Lloyd nodded. "Yeah. Tio, Juna—I need you to get ready."
"Roger that!" Juna nodded
"Now installing anti-corruption system!" Tio fist pump as she got out her orbal staff.
In the Geofront...
"Yea-ah-ah-ah! Consider their communications network mine. Now it's time to shake up their chain of command!" Jona smirked as he do his hacking.
"Just let me know what you need, Jona!" KeA said, typing as well.
"Enemy Zauber Soldots engaged!" The twin of Noel Seeker reporting. "Now preparing to intercept and take them out with our armored units! It's all you now, guys."
"So fat, so good. Next..." Sonya hummed.
Coming online was the SSS and Juna.
"Sorry for the wait. We're ready for action! Begin the final phase of the operation!" Lloyd said
KeA nodded with Jigglypuff by her side. "Time to do this. Okay! I'll send you the coordinates right away!"
"Jigglypuff!" Jigglypuff saluted.
Grace chuckled. "Here comes the grand finale!"
"Please, Aidios, watch over them!"
"We're counting on each and every one of you." An old lady wearing a pink formal business suit with an orange shirt underneath. She wore with a long gray skirt and white socks and wears shoes. "Please return Crossbell to us!"
"Ma'am/Right!" The SSS and Juna nodded.
Back to the SSS...
Lloyd and the others hop on the Zauber Soldots as Juna go into and pilot it, Tio activated a force field around it.
"Defensive field now in place!" Tio yelled
"Anti-Corruption system all green. Beginning countdown!" Juna said while operating. "Three, two, one. Zero!"
The Zauber Soldot jump at high speed and aim toward Orchis Tower. The IDF forces are preparing their counterattack. Until they heard engine running as they turn and see the Sorge Zauber Soldot aiming toward them.
"It's going to hit us!" One yelled as they take cover, only for it to flew into the air.
"What's that Sorge doing?!" An IDF failed to realized it was not their comrades in arms but the SSS. It flew all the way to the top and aim a Gunbreaker to the window and begin firing, cracking the glass.
"NOW!' Elie yelled.
"LET'S MOOOOOOOOVE!" Lloyd yelled as the Zauber Soldot dashes toward the window and broke through the glass.
(BGM ended)
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Destination of Fate)
The SSS jump out of the Zauber Soldot as Juna open the hatch from the cockpit. The door burst opened, revealing Three IDF Soldiers with their Pokemon of Floatzel, Manectric, and Crobat.
"What's going on here?!" One of them asked until he gasped. "Y-You're—! Lloyd Banngins!"
Lloyd took a deep breath and look firm. "That's right! We're here to arrest you on suspicion of occupying this city and imprisoning its civilians!" He pull out his weapons along with everyone else as they pull out their Pokemon. "Arcanine, let's go!"
"Let's go Lilligan!" Elise throw her Pokeball.
"Come on, Emboar!" Randy throw his Pokeball.
"Mimikyu, let's go!" Tio toss her Pokeball.
"Come on, Serperier!" Aoi toss his Pokeball.
"Let's go Quaquaval!" Juna throw her Pokeball and said Pokemon came out of their Pokeballs and took their stand along with the SSS.
"Come on, let's get to work!" Lloyd declared.
"Grrr! Come on! Let's get rid of them once and for all!' An IDF Yelled as they readied their weapons and their Pokemon growled and form Pokemon links.
Lloyd form a combat link with Elie, Randy form a combat link with Tio and Aoi form a combat link with Juna.
Lloyd form a Pokemon link with Arcanine, Elie form a Pokemon link with Lilligant, Randy form a Pokemon link with Emboar, Tio form a Pokemon link with Mimikyu, Aoi form a Pokemon link with Serperier and Juna form a Pokemon link with Quaquaval.
The IDF Soldiers fired their bullets toward the SSS and Juna as Tio form a barrier to shield them as Mimikyu used Shadow Claw to attack, but the IDF soldiers dodged them while Crobat throw Air Slash, Floatzel throw Hydro Pump and Manectric throw Thunderbolt. Lloyd and the others dodge as Arcaneine used Extreme Speed and slam into Manectric, knocking him away and Lloyd follow up with a punch, slamming him to the wall. Manectric got back on his feet while Elie begin shooting toward the IDF Soldier who shield himself while the others split up and begin firing. Crobat throw Air Slash while Floatzel used Aqua Jet and slam into Emboar.
Emboar shield himself with its arms, and punch it with Fire Punch to push it back. Serperier slithers swiftly and then use Leaf Blade and land a critical hit and knock Floatzel to the wall as Aoi dash with superhuman speed, going around and dealing a large area of phantom slashes on the IDF, then throw throwing knives with talimens, pull the wires and piercing throw them. That was his craft: Sakura Threads as Juna follow up by dashing, rapidly punch and then go for an uppercut, knocking the IDF soldier into the air and Aoi's Serperier jump up, grabbed and then used Slam to throw the soldier to the ground.
"Augh!" He winched.
Randy swing his Halberd at the IDF soldier who block with his Rifle and then begin firing at Randy and damaging him until Quaquaval dash forward and used Aqua Step by kicking rapidly toward its face and then go behind and kick his back, then Randy swing his halbard, knocking the IDF force back. The Crobat throw Sludge Bomb at Randy, but Emboar uses Flamethrower to intercept as it explodes. Emboar charge and used Head Smash on Crobat, slamming to the wall. One IDF with his Manectic firing bullets and Thunderbolt toward Elie and Lilligant, but they both dodge while Lilligant counters with Energy Ball and Elie shoot toward the leg, hurting the soldier and Energy Ball slam into Manectric.
Lloyd used his Craft: Brave Smash and punch the Soldier and Manectic and Mimikyu finished it off with Play Rough, knocking the IDF and Manectic to the ground in defeat.
Lloyd wipe his forehead and put his weapons away. "Whew... That was rough, but we pulled through."
Juna and Lloyd high five each other. "Heehee! I never doubted we would for a second!"
"Quaquaval!" Quaquqaval!" Quaquaval thumps up.
"Okay, getting in wasn't too bad. Thanks for helping us out, Juna." Lloyd smiled as Arcanine barked. "This couldn't afford to fail, and thanks to you, it didn't."
"Oh, I dunno. Any more pressure and my heart would've come bursting out of my chest." Juna said "I could only be at my best 'cause I knew you guys were gonna back me up. My training at Thors helped, along with the adventures I've been through also helped, of course."
"Aww. Now that makes a teacher proud." Randy petting Juna's head. "One year later, and look at you! You're a whole new you!"
"Give it a rest, Randy!" Juna blushed as Lloyd and Elie giggled.
"I'm just glad you're okay." Elie smiled. "The anti-corruption system must have worked."
"As expected of Professor Kokonoe. There's no worrying about those Zauber Soldats having a negative effect on our minds this way. We owe Erebonia, Liberl, Mushroom Kingdom, Bowser's Kingdom, General Ironwood and Mercury Sector for passing along their Black Research data."
"I couldn't agree more. Now we can—" Lloyd paused and then Emblem Lloyd appeared next to Juna.
"It seems someone is calling you, Me." Emblem Lloyd said as Lloyd pick up and answered.
"We got through!" KeA sigh of relief. "You guys okay?"
"We were watching from the ground. I'm so glad you made it in." Noel Seeker smiled.
"You've got some real balls to bank on smashing straight through the middle of the tower. But then, pulling crazy stunts is what you do." Wazy chuckled
"Hey, what's a risky operation without its spice?" Randy asked
"A bit too spicy for my taste." Aoi scratch his cheeks. "But I'm glad that we pull through."
"Pass my thanks to everyone for distracting the troops on the ground, by the way." Lloyd smiled. "Wait. You sure you got time for updates now, Rixia? Aren't you performing?"
"I'll have to go in a bit, but I'm not in this scene, so It's fine." Rixia smiled. "I can't put into words how wonderful it feels to see Ilya on stage again."
"I'm sure. I'm overjoyed that she's back, too." Elie smiled.
"Physical therapy is brutal, but if anyone was going to pull through, it was her. I wish I could see her comeback in person!" Juna sighed
"They're recording it, at least. How about we do a group watch once we're back?" Tio suggested.
"Now that I wouldn't miss." Lloyd said.
"Same." Emblem Lloyd nodded.
"We've deployed officers to evacuate civillains and guard Arc en Ciel. That means you can focus all your efforts on the tower." Alex said
"You get to be the real stars of the day here, so don't mess this up!" Mireille told them.
"Relax! We wont." Randy chuckled.
"The end's in sight. All that's left is for you to bring in their top brass from the tower. You know what to do, so kick some ass up there!" Sergoi command
"Sir/Right!" The SSS and Juna nodded as Lloyd hand up the call.
"I honestly couldn't believe how many people have our backs." Aoi smiles
"I know. And we've got to do every one of them proud." Lloyd smiled.
"Yup!" Juna fist pump. "So let's make sure—"
"D-Do you think it's over?" A voice spoked, getting their attention.
"I don't know... Just what was that loud noise?"
A group of people came in and they see the SSS, their Pokemon and Juna.
"I-Its you!"
"You're the Special Support Section!"
Aidios above! Did you come to save us?"
"Wait, are there TWO Lloyds?"
"All of you work in this building, yes?" Elie asked
"I guess they weren't letting you leave?" Tio shrugged.
"What should we do? We can't leave them here." Aoi stated
"We'll have to make a trip down to find a safe place for them." Lloyd said
It was then Juna had an idea. "I got a better idea. You've got to keep your focus on the operation. Let me, Emblem Lloyd, and my Quaquaval escort them down instead."
"Are you sure?" Aoi asked
"You sure you and Emblem me can handle it alone?" Lloyd asked.
"Never underestimate a Thors student and my Pokemon. I could handle this part in my sleep at this point." Juna said
"But I imagine that you really do wanted to tag along, don't you?" Emblem Lloyd asked.
"I can't deny it. But this things's bigger than anything I want, and I don't need to see to know you'll win."
"Thank you, Juna." Elie smiled. "For putting your faith in us."
"Then leave the tower employees to us. With the two of us, nothing can stand in our way!" Emblem Lloyd's palm fist.
"Then good luck Emblem me. Take care of Juna, okay?" Lloyd said
"Of course. Let's go, Juna."
"Right behind you, Lloyd!" Juna cheered as she and the staff took off.
"All right! Let's go knock some heads and some sense into those defense force goons!" Randy declared.
"Yeah. So many are putting everything on the line for us. We can't waste this chance!" Tio agreed.
"Not a second. We won't let them down—Not Juna. Not KeA. Not anyone!" Elie added
"Crossbell is the home to many. We refuse to sit idly by and let the defense force do what they please!" Aoi declared.
"This it is. Here's the last hurdle standing between us and Crossbell's liberation. So let's see us get over it—then we can take back our home!" Lloyd declared. "SSS, move out!" He yelled and they took off.
"Damn it! What the hell happened?!" An IDF soldier talking to his comrade, accompany was a Heatmor and Houndoom.
"I didn't know, but we'd better go and find out!" The other IDF replied.
'We got defense force reinforcements to deal with.' Aoi whispered.
'The emergency staircase is sealed off, so the elevator's our only option.' Tio said
'Then there's only one thing left to do!' Randy nodded
'Yeah, let's take them down!' Lloyd agreed as they all look at each other, nodded and then charged toward the IDF Soldiers and their Pokemon.
"You!" One Sword wielding IDF Yelled. "Houndoom, Flamethrower!" He command.
"Heatmor, Flamethrower too!" The other yelled as Heatmor fired Flamethrower with Houndoom.
"Emboar!" Randy yelled as Emboar charge in front and then take on the Fire attacks which absorbed them.
"What?!" One gasped as Randy slam the ground to launch a surge but they dodged as one sword wielder dash to swing at Randy.
The other begin shooting as Aoi dodges then and then go around, slashing his opening area and then combo punch the gun wielder's face and backkick him toward Lloyd who punches him to the ground. Heatmor used Fire Lash on Elie and Lilligant but they both dodged as Elie shot toward it as it shielded him and then Liligant threw Energy ball to push it back slightly and then Elie fired energy beams and knocked it on its back. Tio threw magical projections at the IDF who backflipped to dodge and then sent out slash projections, but Mimikyu used Shadow Claw to defect it, then dash and used Play Rough. Emboar used Hammer Arm and slammed Houndroom to the ground. Randy then throw and slash the IDF sword out of his hand and then swing slash, knocking him to the ground.
"All right! Let's keep up the pace!" Lloyd said as Arcanine barked and wagging his tail.
"The elevators are currently under the defense force's control, but Jona's side is hard at work unlocking one for us." Tio said.
"They're desperate to hold down this fort so it ain't gonna be easy, but we're gonna do what we came here for!" Randy smirked.
Elie nodded. "Exactly. It's time to liberate our home for good!"
"Right! Although not every Pokemon can fit into the elevator." Aoi pointed out.
"True. Arcanine, return to your Pokeball for now." Lloyd pull out his Pokeball.
"You too, Emboar." Randy said as they recalled their Pokemon before going up the elevator.
"Pokemon Emboar/Arcanine has been returned to their Pokeballs." The AI Master Quarts respond.
"Reinford's new AI Master Quarts are working splendidly." Tio said as they go up the elevator to 36F and then exited.
Lloyd and Randy call back their Pokemon and they take off and see an Orbal Charging Station where they used it to recharge and keep going.
"Grrr!" Arcanine growled as they go through the door and see a Military Dog monsters patrolling the area.
"War hounds! Can't believe they've got 'em hiding in here." Randy muttered.
"They must have sent them to patrol the area while keeping their Pokemon within their command." Aoi said. "Thinking about it, it sounds cruel to say the Pokemon are more useful than the War Hounds..."
"Still, they're easy enough to handle one at a time, but as a group." Elie muttered
"We'll have to try. We an't risk them attacking the evacuees!" Lloyd pull out his tonfus. "Let's go!"
The SSS charge in as the War Hounds spotted them, barking to get the other's attention and they go in for the attack.
Four of the War Monsters charges for the attack, but Arcanine used Extreme Speed to slam into one and then the other while Serperior used Leaf Storm to strike them as Elie and Tio throw the Orbal Art Nemesis Arrow and Crystal Edge at them. Aoi throw Steel Wires to bind them and then Lloyd used Brave Smash and Randy used Death Storm to finish them off.
"All right." Tio flip her hair. "Now to keep an eye out for the energancy staircase—KeA's team said it's nearby."
"Hah. Looks like they haven't gotten that far yet." Randy smirked
"Then we should be able to catch up to them." Lloyd nodded and look at the direction ahead of him. "Just watch for any threat along the way."
"Bark!" Arcanine nodded as they keep going ahead.
They encounter more IDF Soldiers along with their Doven Kaiser and Pokemon within the area as Aoi dash toward, creating clones to launch a surprise attack and then Elie and Tio throw Orbal Arts at them. Arcanine dash forward with Extreme Speed and tackle the Military monsters, then Lloyd and Randy dash forward and launch punched and slashes to knock the Military Monsters down along with the IDF soldiers to the ground. They spoted two treasure chests and taken the treasures. They headed to the Emergency Stair cases and go up the stairs.
"Our objective is on floor 39, right?" Elie asked as Tio press her earpiece and reveal a hologram of the map.
"Yep. There's the IDF's base of operation. I'll plot us a route there." Tio answered
"Thanks, Tio." Lloyd nodded. "Let's keep up the pace!"
They arrived at the floor 37 and go to the hallway to the right and collected the the treasure chest. They spotted a blockade.
"Crap." Randy muttered. "A barricade. Don't think there's any getting through this."
"I thought we hacked our way through, but the IDF was one step ahead here." Lloyd muttered.
"We need to proceed with more caution this time. Stay vigilant with your surrounding area." Aoi advised as they go through the door, where the IDF Soldiers with two military dogs and one big military dog monster, along with Arbok, Dusclops, Orthworm and Hypno.
"There they are! It's the SSS!" One IDF soldier yelled
"Heh. Looks like our patience paid off. We knew you'd show up sooner or later!"
"I'm impressed. They knew we'd come this way once we couldn't access the elevators." Tio muttered.
"We should have expected as much from one of the Empire's most elite soldiers." Elie said
"They even came armed with war hounds and Pokemon. They won't be holding back." Aoi remarked.
"Too bad this is nothin' new for us!" Randy smirked
"That's right! Everyone, prepare for combat!" Lloyd declared. "Break them! Raging Hammer!" He activated his Brave Order and buff them as the Rifle Imperial Defence Force fire toward the SSS while Hypno used Psyshock, Dusclops used Shadow Ball, Arboks used Sludge Bomb and Orthworm charge in with Iron Head as the Military Monsters charge in for the attack.
Tio transform her staff to a laser cannon and fired laser at the Military monsters and the IDF as they quickly dodge with their Pokemon while the monsters were push back. Mimikyu used Shadow Sneak to attack Hypno as Serperior slither and used Leaf Blade against Dusclops. Two IDF soldiers dash toward Lloyd and Aoi and they swing their swords at them, but they block as Aoi block then parry. Elie pull out another Orbal Rifle and then fired multiple Homing Shots and strike at the IDF, the Pokemon and the Military Monsters. The Large Military Monster charge to bite at Elie, but she jump back and shoot it while Liligant throw Energy Ball at its face to push it back, then it Bite Lilligant until Embow used Hammer Arm on its back, causing it to yelp and let go of Lilligant.
Arboks slither and then sued Crunch on Lloyd's legs as the IDF then slash him. Lloyd winched as Arcanine used Fire Fang on Arboks tale, causing it to let go and yelped, then toss him toward the IDF soldier to knock him to the ground. The two Snipers shooting rapidly toward the group as Hypnos used Psychic onto the SSS and pin them down to the ground, until Mimikyu used Shadow Claw and knock it to the way. The IDF swing his rifle on Mimikyu and hit the disguise, causing its eyes to flash into anger and jump and attack with Play Rough.
"Ack! Oof! Gwah! Where are you—"
CRACK!
"AAH! MY ARMS!" The IDF soldier yelled and then was knock to the ceiling and slam there. "Augh!" Then fell down in defeat while Randy and the IDF soldier swing at each other.
Randy throw thrust and slash, but the IDF block and parried and then low sweep kick him and then forward a thrust attack as Orthworm charge in with Iron Tail, pushing Randy back. Emboar used Flame Wheel and slam Orthworm back but it used Iron Defense to booster its defence. Emboar then used Flamethrower, dealing a super effective hit as it screech in agony, causing the IDF to charge to slash Emboar, but Tio aim her staff and fired homing shots. The IDF deflected them until Tio raise her staff and summon a magic circle and shoot laser beams underneath him and then Randy transform his Beserker weapon to a sword-like function and slash through, leaving trails of slashes.
The Large Miligary Dog charge onto Arcanine who dodged and then used Flamethrower to burn it, then Lilligant used Petal Dance and throw the petals at it, dealing damage all around until Arcanine finish it off with Flare Blizt, killing it. Dusclops throw Shadow Punch against Serperior but it dodge and then counter with Leaf Blade, slither toward the sniper IDF and bind him, jump into the air and used Slam to throw him to the ground.
"Augh!' he winched as Aoi throw Soul Blur and deal a blow on Dusclopse.
"Duus!" He winched and fell on his back.
Lloyd used his craft: Zero Breaker to knock away the Military Dodge, destroying them and then Elie throw Divine Crudade toward the final IDF, Hypno and Arboks, knocking them to the ground in defeat.
"How do you like that?" Lloyd smirked
"Hah. They didn't even lay a scratch on us." Randy smirked.
"That's all well and good, but don't forget, this isn't over until we put a stop to their main forces." Tio reminded.
"You're right. Let's keep moving while the enemy is in disarray." Elie agreed.
"Roger that! Shall we?" Aoi suggest as they take off... after collecting the red treasure chest in the room.
They go up the stairs to the 38 floor and go through door to doors to take down Military Monsters and Military Pokemon. They take the elevator to floor 39 and arrived at the door center.
"According to the data obtained, this should be their command center." Tio said.
"Their leaders aren't going down without a fight. Make sure you're ready." Lloyd said as they got their weapons out.
"Hm?" Aoi giving a serious look.
"Somethin' up, Aoi?" Randy asked
"Strange... I don't sense their presence inside..."
"They probably be hiding. Now let's go!" He said as they charge in.
But the moment they did, they don't see anyone inside the command center.
"I thought so..." Aoi muttered.
"Where the hell are they?" Randy look around.
"But that data came from a trusted source..." Elie giving a concerned look until they received a call and Lloyd answered.
"Hi there! Looking good so far, guys." Fran smiled.
"Thanks. Anything going on?" Lloyd asked
"Well, we noticed something weird going on inside and wanted to give you a heads-up." KeA said
"The defense force started migrating to the rooftop not long after you busted in." Jona followed up.
"They've relocated to the roof?" Aoi asked
"You don't think they're trying to escape via airship, do you?" Elie asked.
"As much as I'd rather they answered for their crimes, them leaving Crossbell would make this operation at least a partial success." Lloyd replied.
"That doesn't seem to be the case, weirdly enough. I didn't spot any aircraft within their vicinity through my binoculars. Nor they're using any flying Pokemon or have some teleportation spell or mechanism." Fran said
"Oh, something is up. That I know for sure." KeA said nervously. "So just be careful, okay?"
"Got'cha." Randy nodded.
"Thanks. We'll keep that in mind." Lloyd nodded
"It sounds like everything on the ground will be under control before long, so do what you gotta do."
"May Aidios and the other gods be with you all." KeA prayed as they hang up.
"I thought something was off... but if KeA also has this unnerve feeling..." Aoi trailed off.
"She may not be able to see causality the way she could during the Twilight, but we can't ignore her instincts." Tio agreed.
"Lill. Lilligant." Lilligant spoked in agreement.
"Yeah, well, victory's still in sight as long as they're in the Tower. So we'll make our way for the rooftop—but we'll be smart about it." Lloyd said
"Emboar!" Emboar palm fist.
"Haha. Always ready for a fight. Well so am I, Partner." Randy smirked.
"Kuu. Kukuu!" Mimikyu spoked.
"Itching for a fight too, Mimikyu?" Tio smiled. "Then let's go."
They leave the room and then headed to the emergency stair cases and reach the rooftop.
"We made it up to the roof. If what KeA's side said is true, then..." Tio said
"This is the end of the line." Lloyd said with determination. "Stay on high alert—we're going on!"
"Yeah! Time to have some fun!" Randy smirked as they went up the stairs and reach the rooftop where the IDF leaders are there with their Pokemon which are Raticate, Hitmoolee, Falinks, Grimmsnarl, Obstagoon, Druddion, Gigalith, and Garganacl.
(BGM ended)
"There they are!" Lloyd shout, getting there attention as they turn their heads.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Nightmare to Revive)
One of the IDF growled. "It's the SSS!"
"Why am I not surprised." The other scoffed.
"I'm aware of who you are and that you used to serve the formal governor general, so I'll skip the prelude." Lloyd said. "You're under arrest on suspicion of leading an over three-month occupation of the city, effectively detaining its citizens." He reveal the official document of Erebonia with its symbol. "Your arrest comes at the behest of the provisional government of Erebonia. Please—we ask that you do not resist."
"Never, you lowly police dog!" One of the IDF yelled at them with rage. "We'll never be stopped by the likes of you!"
"You're nothing more than annoying pests! You always have been and always WILL be! We WILL reignite the war, whatever it takes!"
"And when we do, the Republic will be the first to fall to our feet... and then the whole world will follow!"
"That's right. It's the only way His Excellency's legacy can live on and Erebonia's pride be restored!"
"You're joking, right." Aoi muttered. "Why are you so desperate for more war?"
"They're behaving like the Twilight is still going, but it's long been over." Elie muttered
Lloyd sighed. "Yeah. The source of it is gone, and the curse that drove people toward war should've gone with it. It must be that some of those it drove to the blink of feel there's no turning back." He look firmly at the IDF. "But you must have realized by now, right? Your plan can't possibly succeed."
"And what makes you sau that you annoying dog?" One of the IDF glared
"What doesn't? Anyone would say that." Tio fold her arms. "After occupying Crossbell for a quarter of a year, doggedly trying to rile the population into a new war. Who's risen in support of your efforts? No one."
One of the IDF growled
"T-They're just being cowardly! It's just a little more time that—"
"The way most see it, you're just being sore losers who refuse to get with the problem." Randy said. "The people's hearts won't be moved by you struttin' around like you own the place—and neither will Imperial policy."
"If we don't end this now, it'll only be a matter of time before Calvard grows tired of you acting out and ends this with force." Elie told them. "And with no one here supporting your cause, how well do you think you'll do against them? The war is over—and I'm sure deep down, you've known that all along. So why are you still—"
"WILL YOU SHUT THE HELL UP WOMAN?!" One of the IDF yelled at her.
"..!"
"Hey, don't you yell at her!" Lloyd growled
"AND YOU SHUT THE FUCK UP TOO! You just as annoying as everyone else! You expect us to give up?! NO! We refused to throw away our pride! The Empire staked EVERYTHING on that war! Our pride, our lives, our future... And then after less than a day, the chancellor is killed, the governor general is arrested, and the entire thing is called off?! And to add insult to injury, we were forced to pay REPARATION to the Republic!? How could we accept that?! We did everything our country asked of us, however, immortal, and for what? Not for pride, but for humiliation beyond measure! And it wasn't bad enough that the Erebonia Annihilation Force came in, they even attacked the capital, killed countless of our people, nearly killed all the Ironbloods, and even took the head of our Emperor! And to make things worse, they even announced the horrifying dark truth to the world! That we the Erebonian Empire—slaughter their own people to start the Hundred Days War! And even real that we sacrifice one of the Ironbloods' very life and turn her very soul into a weapon! Do you understand the damage it has done to us!? No! Of course not!"
The IDF leader stomp his feet. "Many of our countrymen abandoned Erebonia! We were deemed the most evil nation that ever existed! A demonic nation! Many insulted our pride! And to make it even more worse! The Government did NOTHING to find and punish the EAF! If the Imperial Government refuse to take action, then we will take matters into our own hands and erase everything that has been done to us!"
Aoi grimaced. "You're willing to go that far?"
"They let the curse take root, and now it's led them too far astray." Randy muttered.
"Emboar..." Emboar close his eyes.
"They're trapped between a reality they can't accept and failed dream they can't return to." Tioo muttered
(BGM ended)
Lloyd sighed. "I can't pretend not to understand how you feel."
(Trails to Azure ost - A Barrier To Get Over)
"Everyone in Crossbell can understand." Lloyd look at his hand. "Greater powers have squabbled over us like children do with toys. Reducied our lives to a series of hardships. Taken what we treasure. Trampled on our pride." He look at the IDF. "But will your goals here restore your pride? I'm telling you it won.t Betraying the good people of Zemuria... no... the world through these horrific acts of terrorish will never bring you salvation. If, by some miracle, you succeed... will you honestly, truly ever be able to hold your heads high knowing what it looks? Is that all the pride you're fighting for amounts to? Of course not!"
"Ghk!"One of the IDF flinched.
"You dare lecture us about pride?!" The other growled.
"Like we'll ever listen to a Crossbellian like yourselves!"
"He's not lecturing you." Elie spoked. "He's telling you where you'll go because it's where we've been. We know what it's like to face an impossible choice. We could have saved Crossbell from ever having to endure another day of hardship. All it would have taken was a single, very personal price."
"But we turned down that once-in-a-lifetime chance. It's what he said. If, by some miracle, we succeeded, could we have held our heads high? Could our loved ones on our behalf?" Tio asked solemnly. " Even if the end result was what we were hoping for, the cost to achieve it would have brought us nothing but shame."
"We signed up for a couple of rough years instead, and we couldn't be prouder for it." Randy said with a soft smile. "We didn't want just us to hold our heads up high—we wanted our little daughter to hold her up high, too. So if we can make that choice, so can all of you. My time in the Empire showed me something—that you're every bit as capable as we are of facing hardship if it means a better tomorrow."
"Look: if all we've said now isn't enough to sway you, we can always do this the hard way." Lloyd pull out his tonfus as the other members of the SSS pull their weapons out too as their Pokemon took their stand. "We're not just doing this for us. We want everyone who was hurt by the war to move on—and that includes all of you!"
One of the IDF look sad. "You really want to help us?" He asked, looking almost convinced.
One of the IDF leader on the other hand, couldn't help but let out a mocking laugh. "Just how naive can you imbeciles be? It's too late for us to turn BACK!"
(BGM ended)
The IDF leader pulled out a remote and press the button, revealing a large red armored Zauber Soldot to appeared, causing the SSS and their Pokemon to have an ?! over their heads.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Zero Break Battle)
"Wha—?!" Aoi exclaimed "A Zauber soldot?!"
"How long's that been there?" Randy grit his teeth.
"Isn't this the Leviathan we were told about?" Tio asked. "No. It's similar, but I think it's a different model!"
The IDF leader let out a dark laughed. "Behold, our secret weapon! An experimental unit developed alongside the Leviathan but scrapped before seeing the light of day! A fitting ally for soldiers sprurned by history like us, wouldn't you say?" He smirked as the Zauber Soldot activated and it roared.
"Where did they even GET something like that?!" Lloyd growled.
"Go!" The IDF soldier let a commanding pose. "Crush them AND their homeland Asmodyne! This end can be the spark that ignites the flames of war once more!"
Elie growled. "We won't let you lay a FINGER on our home!"
"Damn right. We'll take this down, and then it's your turn!" Lloyd declared.
"Think tin man over here'll beat us? Think again!" Randy took his ground.
"I've face strong monsters before, this machine is nothing compare to them!" Aoi took his battle stand.
"We've endured far worse these past two years to let something this smaller ever stop us!"
Leviathan Prodotype - Asmodyne
Lloyd form a combat link with Elie, Randy form a three way link with Tio and Aoi.
Lloyd form a Pokemon link with Arcanine, Elie form a Pokemon link with Lilligant, Randy form a Pokemon Link with Emboar, Tio form a Pokemon link with Mimikyu and Aoi form a Pokemon link with Serperier.
"Enemy unit Asmodyne is vulnerable to Space Arts." Tio's AI informed.
"Then leave the arts to me!" Tio declared as the Asmodyne readied its laser from its wings and firing massive laser rays.
The SSS and their Pokemon quickly split up as Elie fired rapidly toward Asmodyne while Lilligant throw three Energy Balls to the ball as it exploded when contact. Tio begin casting her orbal arts as Lloyd, Randy and Aoi dash forward and each of them dealing punches and slashes. Asmodyne slam its arms toward them but they quickly dodge as Emboar charged in and used Hammer Arm on its head and Serperioer throw in Leaf Storm onto the body. Aoi used his craft: Shadow Dance as he created clones of himself and he and they teleported around Asmodyne, dealing slashes and phantom slashes until the real Aoi appeared behind it, snapped his finger and the shadows swing upward with Burgundy colors. Asmodyne got its claws out and then imbued purple-red energy and then send slash projections toward Lloyd and Elie. Lloyd taken the hit as he shielded Elie with his Protective Wall who Elie aim her orbal pistol with two magic circles and then fired two red and blue ray of energy and struck the arms.
Randy change his Halbard to his Blade form and then unleash a series of slashes as Asmodyne throw a punch at him. He block it with his strength but slightly being pin down until Arcanine throw Fire Blast on the senor, causing a large fiery explosion. Mimikui used Shadow Claw on the body as Asmodyne spin rapidly to push it off and then firing multiple rays toward it and the SSS. The SSS split up as Mimikyu use Agility to dodge. Then he jump toward Asmodyne's body and then himp its way toward the face and used Shadow Claw. Asmodyne reach out to grabbed Mimikyu but she jump away and Tio throw Cross Crusade as a golden cross appeared underneath, delivering destructive energy onto it. Lloyd jump toward the chest and then rapidly punch it and then uppercut the face and bounce off.
Aoi throw multiple throwing knives toward Asmodyne, dealing hits as Asmodyne turn to him, aim its hand and then fired a massive leaser toward him as Aoi quickly got away and then used his craft: Phantasmal Step to vanish from its radar. Randy firing multiple bullets to gets its attention while Elie firing multiple energy rays from her twin pistols. Asmodyne generated a barrier to shield itself and then generated two sphere to collide, enlarging it and slam it hard on the ground to create a massive shockwave to push the SSS and their Pokemon Back.
"Ngh!" Tio winched, sliding.
"Everyone, okay?!" Lloyd asked.
"We're good!" Randy smirked. "Come on! Let's turn this machine into scrap metal!"
"Right behind you, Randy!" Aoi reappeared from above and impaled the head, causing Asmodyne to reach out to him but he jump away as he throw Steel Wires into the arm and then used him to swing around and then impale the sensors.
"Seperioer, Frenzy Plant!" Aoi yelled as he jump away as Asmodyne sever the steel wires.
"SEEEEER!" Serperior screeched as it glow in a green aura and gigantic roots sporut from the ground and aim toward Asmodyne, hitting it repeatedly and then bonded the arms.
"Emboar, Hammer Arm this sucker!" Randy yelled
"Em!" Emboar's arm glow white as he jump toward the head. "EEEEEMBOAR!" Then he deliver aa critical punch and knock Asmodyne onto its back as he jumps up.
"Nice one!" Tio smirked as she swirl her staff and sound herself with a magic circles and then firing multiple rays onto the body while Elie cast Nemesis Arrow onto the body.
Lloyd cloak in orange energy and dash forward to punch through Asmodyne as it getting back on its feet as Lloyd goes around, punching around it while Elie firing one ray after the other. Asmodyne empowered itself and then firing multiple rays at them, and then punches the ground to generate a shockwave and then he channel energy in its hands and spin around, firing large lasers.
"Aeon Shield, deplay!" Tio activated her brave order and cloak the party with reflection as the laser hit them, but it reflected part of its attack back into it.
Aoi throw multiple throwing knives and Shirukens while Serperier jump up and then slam its tail with Leaf Blade on the head as Arcanine breathes Flamethrower onto the body and Lilligant used Sunny Day as she throw two white orbs from her hands into the sky and the sun shine brighter.
"Sunny Day's been activated. Fire Type moves and Fire Arts has been strengthened." Elie's AI master Quart reported.
"Ngh!" An IDF soldier shield their eyes.
"Thanks Madameselle!" Randy smirked. "Emboar, give it a nice Fire Punch!"
"EEEEEMBOAR!" Emboar's hand cloak in fire and lunged and punch the body, pushing Asmodyne away.
"Arcaneine, Fire Blast!" Lloyd yelled
"AROOOO!" Arcanine unleash Fire Blast as he spits flames from its mouth which take the shape of the kanji 大 and struck a devastating blow on it.
Asmodyne's gears kick in and then dash toward the SSS and their Pokemon with purple energy claws to slash them.
"Earthquake!" Randy yelled
"Em!" Emboar punch the ground, sending shockwaves as everyone jump up and the shockwave hit Asmodyne, causing it to lose balance onto itself as Elie aim and got multiple magic circles and firing multiple rainbow color rays toward it, hitting the body as Tio swirl her orbal staff and then summon two energy rays from two magic circleand fired one, large enough to strike at the arms, dealing a powerful hit.
Randy rash toward him with his sword imbued with red fiery energy, unleashing a series of slashes around it and then aim and fired a blast as he jump away. Lloyd dash around and then warp around Asmodyne, dealing punches to it and then appeared on top and punch the head and bounce back up. Aoi imbued his sword with burgundy energy as he warp around, impaling and slashing Asmodyne's body, leaving trails of slash marks and then he throw steel wires to bind it and then swing his arms as the wires pierced through its body.
"Dark Moon!" Aoi yelled, unleashing his S-Craft. "Seperior, Frenzy Plant!"
"SEEEER!" Serperior howl as he cloak in a green aura, sporting large roots and aim toward and slam Asmodyne.
"Lilligant, Solor Beam!" Elie command as Lilligant's head was surrounded by yellow balls of energy float around her head
"Liiiiil—" She spread her arms as Lilligant form a larger ball of energy at the top of her head and she fires a beam of energy at Asmodyne, dealing a devastating explosion.
Elie aim her hand in the sky. "Aura Rain!" She unleash her S-Craft and sent out magical energy and heal her Pokemon and allies as Randy and Lloyd look a teach other, nodded and they ran toward Asmodyne.
Randy readied his Sword as it cloak with fiery energy. "Berserker!" He yelled, unleashing his S-Craft by slashing through, leaving a trails of a red fiery slash, striking around its body. "Emboar, Fire Punch!"
"Eeeeeemboar!" Emboar dashe with his fiery first, jump up and then punch Asmodyne to the ground, slamming it hard and jump away.
Tio change her orbal staff to her energy cannon. "Mimikyu, Play Rough!"
"Kuuuuuuu!" Mimikyu dashes around, cloaking Asmodyne in a pink dust cloud, dealing damages and then jump away.
"Ether Strike!" Tio fied her S-Craft as a massive blue laser fired toward it, leaving a hole on the body.
Lloyd jump and cloak and empowered his body with his brown aura. "RISING SUN!" He yelled as he dive with a orange dragon manifest and punch Asmodyne, destroying its body to pieces.
The IDF leaders who watch the scene watch in horror as most of them fell to their knees.
"This... can't be happening..." He shivered
"Our victory was all but assured...!" The other turn pale.
"Damn it all..." The other fell to his knees and punch the ground. "Aaaaaaugh!"
(BGM ended)
Elie panted and wipe her forehead. "We did it, right?"
Randy chuckled. "Haha. That was rough..."
"But on the bright side, we destroyed it." Aoi said.
"Yep." Tio agreed.
"Nngh...!" The IDF soldier growled and got back on his feet. "I-It's not over yet! We still have our Pokemon!" He aim his arm. "Go! CRUSH THEM!" The Pokemon on the IDF control refused to take command. "What? Obey me, you stupid creatures!"
"That's enough." Lloyd and the others approached. "You can't force the Pokemon when they know its futile to fight against us. That includes your fellow soldiers as well."
"Nngh... Grrrrgh!" The IDF gritted his teeth. "RAAAAUGH!" He charge to punch, Lloyd, only to dodge and punch his stomach. "Guh!" He fell to his knees.
"The time is 5:14 PM." Lloyd pull out his police badge. "In accordance with the powers vested in me by the provisional government of Erebonia to act on their behalf, I hereby proclaim all of you under arrest. Please, do not resist."
"Nngh... Ngh..." The IDF leader groaned and glared at Lloyd. "D-Damn you... Lloyd... Bannings... I hope you... and the SSS died..."
Timeskip...
(Trails into Reverie ost - The Sunset We're Always Look)
The Guardian and Police Force of Crossbell are taking the now-arrested IDF fugitives away.
Lloyd look at his hand. 'We did it. We made the right call. Because Crossbell—our home—is finally free.' He thought as he look up at the sunset skies with pride. 'And it took all of us. This is one to be proud of.'
"Nice work leader" Randy said as he, Elie, Aoi, Tio, Arcanine, Mimikyu, Lilligant, Serperior and Emboar all respond happily with him thumps up and Arcanine jump to Lloyd and licking his face.
"Whoa—ahahaha! Down boy, down!" Lloyd laughed
KeA, Wazy, Noel Seeker, Juna, Emblem Lloyd, and their Pokemon approached the grup as they all begin to chat.
(BGM ended)
Unknown to all of them, the scene was being watched through the screen.
"Hmhmhm..." A dark chuckle said behind the screen. "Fools."
(Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) ost - Mephelis's Whisper)
Behind the screen somewhere in the shadows was Chaos Rean observing. "All according to plan." He dark grin. "Just you wait...Lloyd Bannings. Wait until everyone... and everything... crumbled beneath your feet." He said menacingly. He begins typing as the screen changes to reading Project Babel.
Are you sure you wish to activate Project Babel?
He move the mouse and click Ok.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
"Is everyone, here?" Zhongli asked as Ei, Miko, Acheron, Aether, Manvika, Nahida and Furina was in a luxurious room somewhere.
"No. We're still missing a couple." Nahida answered until a portal appeared above, revealing Arceus, and Palkia entered the room. "Now that's everyone."
(Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories ost - The Thirteenth Discretion)
"Excellent. I apologize for calling you all early. But we must discuss this urgent meeting." Zhongli said. "It involve the Septium Veins once more. Someone is using them."
"Again?" Furina asked, looking irritated. "Augh. How long as this gonna be. We know that the mortals can use it whenever they places, don't we? What's the issue this time?"
"This time it involves related to Irmunsul." Zhongli told her.
"Oh..."
"Ah, so it's about that..." Mavuika fold her arms as she sit down and her left leg hop over to her right. "Have we finally found a lead?"
"Yes." Nahida said, looking grim. "I'm afraid... I've discovered the power that tainted Irmensul. This is worse... no... beyond what I had expected."
"Beyond what you expected? What do you mean by that?" Aether asked curiously.
"I'm sure you all know about Kingdom Hearts, correct?"
"Yes. We already know about it. What of it?" Ei asked.
"The power I've discovered... it's... the Chaos Heart..." Nahida spoked, causing everyone except Arceus and Palkia, eyes widen in horror and have ?! over their heads.
"What did you say?" Miko asked, shocked.
"Buer, are you absolutely certain about this?" Zhognli asked, giving a serious look.
Nahida nodded her head. "Yes. I'm positive. There's no doubt about it."
"Pardon me, but the Chaos Heart?" Arceus asked. "It's related to Kingdom Hearts?"
"Yes." Acheron nodded her head. "As you know, Kingdom Hearts is the universe ultimate power of creation filled with wisdom. That wisdom and the "heart" of all world is forge by the Primordial God since time immemorial. But it has a counterpart. And I don't speak of the χ-blade. Its true counterpart... is the Chaos Heart."
The Chaos Heart is the polar opposite of Kingdom Hearts. Kingdom Hearts is a creation incarnation. While the Chaos Heart... is the destruction incarnation. It can consumed and destroy worlds, dimension and the like." Nahida finished
"What?" Palkia spoked in shock. "How have I not heard of this power myself?"
"This was a secret no mortal or gods should be aware of. Because back in ancient times, there was... an incident involving the Chaos Heart destroying worlds." Ei answered.
Arceus hummed. "This is ill news indeed. I also assume it's related to our..."visitor"?"
"I'm positive that it's related to our mysterious visitor that came from a different dimension... no... a different universe. Whoever they are... they can wield the power of the Chaos Heart." Nahida said, as she shuttered.
"But how can that be possible?" Furina asked, looking horrified. "The Chaos Heart was sealed away for thousands of years after that event."
"And what event are you talking about?" Arceus asked
"It's... about a different dimension. It's a long story but we don't have time to discuss about that yet."
"She's right. Are you saying the Chaos Heart has return?" Aether asked.
Zhongli shook his head. "No. It should be impossible. If that was the case, we would have sensed that disturbance on a far greater scale. For example, the Void..."
"Ah..."
"But the Void did not appear in the skies. Which mean something similar to the Chaos Hearts power is responsible for tainting Irmensul?" Mavuika asked
"No. I'm very certain that this is the Chaos Heart's power." Nahida said. "Which means that someone is using it."
"But if that's the case, where's the Void?" Miko asked. "And who is this visitor who has the Chaos Hearts power? Whoever they are must have somehow summoned the Chaos Heart again."
"But we can't change the fact that the Chaos Heart presence has yet to appear. Only that the power itself resembles the Chaos Hearts power." Mavuika told her.
"She has a point. But it is possible to confirm that the Chaos Heart is still sealed away?" Arceus asked.
"Hmm..." Zhongli rub his chin. "It is possible, yes. But in order to do that, we need to investigate ourselves. This is no doubt related to this "presence" of our visitor."
"And ever since this visitor appeared, Irmensul was tainted by its power." Nahida said. "And now whoever has control over the Chaos Heart is using the Septium Veins. Normally we could have sense it. But somehow, they're able to mask the glow of the Septium Veins."
"They were able to mask their use of the Septium Veins?!" Aether gasped.
"But who could have had that level of power? From the Chaos Heart?" Zhongli wondered.
"Perhaps it would be wise of us to investigate if this Chaos Heart is still sealed away. Where is it?" Arceus asked.
"It's sealed away in the darkness along with Kingdom Hearts." Zhongli answered. "But who should investigate?"
"I'll go, Lord Zhongli." Acheron said. "Me and the Astral Express will investigate it."
"Very well. I'll send you both the location and data. However, you should be cautious. It lies beyond the Door to Darkness that will lead you to the realm of darkness. Beyond it lies Kingdom Hearts. You can be fine, but the Astral Express crew on the other hand."
"Don't worry. I apologize for interrupting. But I've train them personally to withstand that hollow darkness."
"Very well." Zhongli nodded and open his hand and revealing a crystal. "This crystal will guide you to the Chaos Heart. It will also guide you to the Door to Darkness. However, you must close that door with this." Zhongli open his other hand and reveal a Key. "This Key will open the Door to Darkness. I expect you to close it. Otherwise the Heartless will cause further problems to the other worlds as they already have."
"I understand." Acheron take the crystal and the Key. "I'll report back as soon as I can."
"Then hurry Acheron. We will stay here and investigate who is using the Septium Veins, and why. As well as who is the visitor." Ei said.
"I won't let you all down." Acheron said as she begin to take her leave as she leaves the door as it closes behind her. Acheron pull out her ARCUS Alpha and begin contacted. "Astal Express.
"Hey boss! What's up?" A youthful voice asked.
"If you're calling all of us, I assure something big is important?" The other asked.
"Yes. I'll tell you when we depart. Right now. Gather everyone to the express. We have a job to do." Acheron said. "This mission is extremely dangerous, but I know we're capable of handling it."
"Whoa! It sounds so serious... Did the big bosses order us to go somewhere?" A female voice asked
"Yes, March."
"Then where are we heading?" A man's voice asked
"I'll tell you when we head over there." Acheron told them.
AND HERE WE ARE! TRAILS INTO REVERIE! OH I LOOOOONG WAITED TO DO THIS ONE FOR SOOOOO LONG! I'M SO HAPPY! *sniffle* Sorry. I'm just happy to do this story.