BGM-Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 OST-Take You For a Ride (Traditional Mix)

Spider-Man: Look out! Here comes the Spider-Man! Can't stop myself from being proud of what Kaine did today. He finally conquered his past by defeating his devils and saving Houston from becoming New Hell City. All the souls that Ogre absorbed have returned to their original bodies. That includes Aunt May's. Come on, Kaine! Time for a proper family reunion!

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Volume 1 Issue 28: Beyond Life and Death

New Vale City, Unified World. (7 Days Since the Convergence)

It is the morning after the Unified World escaped the clutches of Hell. Mephisto and his forces were vanquished, and the souls of their victims have returned to their rightful owners. Aunt May is one of those victims. She is currently sleeping in a hospital, watched by the concerned Yang Xiao Long taking care of her.

"How is she?" Peter Parker asked, upon entering his aunt's room.

"Sleeping. Her soul's back so she's taking it easy until the doctor gives her the OK to leave." Yang answered.

"Yang, I-I really appreciate your staying. You were the only one I could contact on short notice." Peter said, standing next to his ex-girlfriend.

"Peter, you don't have to thank me." Yang smiles softly at him.

"It means a lot to Aunt May. And to me." Peter frowned, before his sight focuses on his sleeping aunt. 'I hope someday you forgive me, Aunt May. Heaven and Hell were broken as another consequence of not preventing the Convergence. This is all my fault.' He thought with guilt, placing a gentle hand on his aunt's elderly own.

His touch seems to have inspired a reaction within May. Next thing the ex-couple saw was May awakening to utter, "Peter…"

"Aunt May! Oh, we were so worried about you!" Peter exclaimed with great relief.

"It was so awful…Felt like the devil trapped me in Hell along with so many innocent people. But then an angel that looked like you came to our rescue." May said, having a vague recollection of being trapped in Ancient Ogre.

"Don't worry. Mephisto is gone now. And your angel has come to pay another visit." Peter assured her, before turning his face at the door to shout, "You can come in!"

The door opens, and the person entering the room is none other than the awkward Kaine Parker. "You…" Yang glares scowlingly at the dark clone, aware of his recent rampage as the Ghost Tarantula that led to May's hospitalization. Kaine would normally sass the huntress. But now he's too ashamed of his recent actions that he can't even look at her. Only frown at the floor with a heart brimming with guilt.

"We'll leave you alone." Peter said with a shoulder pat, encouraging his brother to chat with May.

BGM-Spider-Man 3 (Film) OST-Peter gives Aunt May the ring back

Peter and Yang then exit the room. Leaving the clone alone with his aunt. The last time the two met was their first meeting, when Kaine made a fool of himself at Prachya Thai and ran away from May. This is his chance to make amends, and already he's starting off the conversation with an awkward greeting, "Uh…Hi, Mrs. Parker. My name is Kaine. I believe we met at the, uh, Thai restaurant. I'm, uh…close to your nephew."

"You don't have to hide yourself anymore. I know you're his clone." May smiled, calming him down.

Sighing, Kaine frowns, "Then you know I'm an awful person.", whilst sitting down next to her bed, "I did…extremely terrible stuff in a misguided attempt to protect him and have been trying to atone ever since. I came here today to check if you're okay and to apologize for all I put your family through. But, also to…finally close the book between us."

"What do you mean?" May questioned.

"Part of my past isn't mine. It's a mix of Peter's memories and my own. Looking back, I grew up to be the most disappointing nephew ever. You and Uncle Ben treated me like I was your son…And I repaid your love by becoming a mass murderer. That's why I couldn't face you at the restaurant. I felt so ashamed at what I've become that I wanted to deny my own existence to save you from the pain of looking at your nephew's monster side. You have every right to disown me. I don't deserve forgiveness. The least I can do is be of service to all of my victims by giving them the closure they rightfully deserve. This way, I can move forward without regrets." Kaine answered from his purified heart. Feeling a tremendous weight off his shoulders after revealing the truth to her.

"Thank you. And I forgive you." May smiled.

Caught off-guard by her forgiveness, Kaine is tearing up as he sobs, "Why…? After everything…?"

"Because of your bravery in confronting your sins. Being a clone doesn't matter. You've got your life. Peter has his. And you both have each other. Your forgiving yourself saved my life and countless others. Proof that our pasts, whatever they were, shouldn't define our futures. And trust me, you have a good future ahead of you." May then gives her second nephew a tearful hug, "Welcome back to the family. I am so proud of you. I love you, Kaine. Never turn back."

"Aunt May…" Kaine weeps before embracing her hug, "I promise."

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Kaine has reconciled with Aunt May. While those two are enjoying their reunion, Peter and Yang are hanging out in a hospital hallway. "I'll be taking Kaine and Jin to the Tricarrier after this. Their stabilized Anti-Convergium should be the key in completing the Anti-Convergence Engines." Peter said to his ex-girlfriend.

"Good luck with that. I'll be having fun kicking Iron Hydra butt." Yang quipped. Before taking the elevator, she surprises both herself and Peter by giving the latter a kiss to the cheek. "Oh! I-I-I'm sorry! Was just caught in the moment and-!" She blushed amidst her flustering.

"No, no, it's okay. It was…nice." Peter smiled, blushing himself.

Smiling back, Yang takes a ride on the elevator. But not before telling him, "Call me if you need anything.", with a sincere tone that he acknowledges with a promising nod.

Peter was heading back to his aunt's room when he notices a certain Beacon Headmaster down the hall. "Professor Ozpin?" He called out, earning his attention.

"Good morning, Mr. Parker. Was just checking up on Glynda now that her soul has returned. How are you doing?" Ozpin greeted his former student.

"Fine. Actually, I've been meaning to talk to you." Peter replied with a stern tone that clues him in on the seriousness of the topic they are about to discuss in private.


Shortly After…

BGM-Tekken: Bloodline OST-Reminiscence

"I see. Your guilt is far greater than I had anticipated." Ozpin said.

Professor and student took their private discussion to the hospital rooftop, where Peter finished telling his complex feelings regarding the Convergence and the death it has brought to this Unified World. The two oversee the New Valean streets with different expressions, stoicism from Ozpin and grimness from Peter. The latter diving further into his problems by saying, "You're the only one that can whip my mind into shape. The Convergence was too much for me to prevent and countless lives are suffering…I need to get stronger so I can fix what was broken! I'm the leader of the Dimensional Avengers. I can neither allow the Masters of Evil nor this Black Order to destroy what we have left."

"Does death truly frighten you?" Ozpin tested his former student.

"No. It's meaningless death that offends me. It's why I can never forgive serial killers. How can they enjoy killing? Be so nonchalant about it? Why do people have to die for the sake of their nihilistic beliefs? What's wrong with life? Can't we all just appreciate it and move on? If you want death, then don't drag down others along for the ride. I rather die by old age and not by a random gunshot." Peter responded, seething through his teeth.

"Life isn't fair. That's the natural rule. Every world has its end. Fate or bad luck is irrelevant. No matter the circumstance, we shouldn't treat death as the enemy and manipulate life to save us from our own sorrow. Otherwise, you'd end up like Salem." Ozpin countered, maintaining his cool.

"I'm nothing like her! I blame MYSELF before others and I'm not saving the world to satisfy my own ego! Our worlds weren't killed by the disease that killed you. I have every right to stand up against the maniac that thinks they can play God and defy all laws of nature." Peter retorted angrily, offended by his accusations.

"The problem lies neither in the Convergence nor your guilt in failing to stop it. It is the way you are grieving that is preventing your growth." Ozpin claims at his face.

"My grief?" The confused Peter remarked.

From a frown, Ozpin reminisces, "It took me millennia to come to terms with the loss of my original world. Helped with the love I could find in each lifetime. I still bear guilt for what had transpired, but I worked to master control of my emotions to help the world of today.", before regaining his calming composure to tell his former student, "You are young, Peter. The Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Sacrificing your own health for everyone's happiness. You see everyone as a friend that you must protect at all cost. It is no question why you feel the most hurt out of all of us by what the Convergence has wrought."

"I've already lost a number of good people in these past few months." Peter stares into space whilst recalling painful memories. Starting with one involving Emmeryn, "Led armies to save an Exalt only for us to be crushed and her to die." Then remembers the Chariot Master, "Got involved in a war between Gods where humans were killed in the crossfire and a man gave his life to ensure we win." Then he remembers Gwen Stacy, "Even had to relive my worst night during the Time Eater fiasco. On my birthday no less." Then his depressed gaze returns to the citizens of this unified city, "Now all of this? It's too much too sudden. I can't cope with this. I'm REALLY hoping the Anti-Convergence Engines work. If not…"

"You seem to be going through the five stages out of order. Considering our current situation, it would be unwise to tell you to quit the heroics to give yourself time to cope. Still, you must use whatever free time to heal your heart. Selflessness shouldn't mean neglecting your own needs, otherwise you can't help others effectively. You won't find inner peace unless you acknowledge your anger and accept reality." Ozpin advised.

"I can't accept a world born from blood, and I'm afraid I'll Hulk out on the wrong person if I give in to all this anger I'm bottling up. Peace isn't an option for me either way. I nearly lost my aunt and my brother to the Devil that wanted to punish me for all my screwups. The Convergence is my biggest sin yet. It scarred me. I can't look at death the same way again. But if I hesitate, more people will die. I owe it to everyone we lost to keep fighting. I just…I just don't know if I have the strength to overcome it." Peter frowned, his survivor's guilt worsening.

"Aren't you the same man that wanted to walk the path beyond huntsmen?" Ozpin reminds the shocked vigilante. "A scar like this never disappears. It can only be treated by self-compassion. You're a pure soul, Peter. Brimming with life that's far stronger than the accumulation of all my past reincarnations. Death shouldn't be seen as the end but as our opportunity to evolve and live life to the fullest. If not for yourself, but for those around you. Adapt by finding a NEW meaning in life." He smiles this advice to him.

"Like what? With great power comes the great responsibility to avenge the dead?" Peter snarked.

"Is that your answer?" Ozpin questioned.

"I…don't think so." Peter frowned depressingly.

"Just keep searching. I KNOW you can overcome this. And if you want, I can recommend some grief counselors that will be happy to help you." Ozpin suggested with a comforting shoulder touch. Which isn't driving away the despair that has taken a stronger hold on Peter's mental health.

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Aqua Planet Zone.

BGM-Sonic X OST-Sonic's Fight

A water planet once from an alternate dimension, now displaced in this vast United Universe. Strange creatures are roaming around, but nothing is stranger than a giant sword crashing atop temple-like terrain from the sky. That was Nu 13's Calamity Sword that nearly ended the S.T.R.I.K.E. Force consisting of Sonic the Hedgehog, America Chavez, Blaze the Cat, Winter Schnee, Pit, Inigo, and Iron Tager.

Pit brandishes his Ore Club to bat the spinballing Sonic at the airborne Nu. "We got you now!" Sonic shouted, having been chasing Nu across the Crossverse for days. Nu readies a counterattack when America surprises her by opening a Star Portal for Sonic to fly through and opening another one so the hedgehog could strike from her blindspot. Nu gets rammed through the sky and gets frustrated enough to kick the Freedom Fighter down to the watery depths where his iconic speed is crippled. She rains swords on the worried hedgehog, who is timely saved by Pit and their Submarine Combo, carrying Sonic through the water and away from the swords like a submarine until they resurface.

"Thanks!" Sonic said to his fellow Dimensional Avenger.

"No prob!" Pit responded.

Winter and Inigo pair up, their swordplay struggling to surpass Nu's mastery over her eight floating swords. The Sword of Izanami flies up just to be assaulted by Blaze's fireballs that she easily deflects. That was just to distract her for Tager so his innate magnetism can pull her into an unbreakable grab and prompt America to fly at her and deliver a roaring full-powered punch. Scoffing at their efforts, Nu summons a surprise sword to stab Tager in the back, freeing herself so she may throw the big guy at the shocked cosmic hero. Then strike all but Sonic and Pit with her traveling spinning scythe.

"Been fighting her for days and she's still moping the floor with us." Inigo grimaced.

"We just need to disarm her of those blades." Winter scowled, getting back onto her feet to glare at the eight floating blades beside her.

"Pointless. Her Murakumo supplies her with a seemingly bottomless reservoir that she can summon with a thought." Iron Tager informed his squad.

"Then let's use 'em against her!" Sonic retorted, before ordering Pit to, "Throw me!", which he does straight at the stoic Nu.

"Useless." Nu responds by hurling her eight swords at the falling Mobian.

Cockily, Sonic scoffs and taps into his Gravitational Charge Cross Art to use, "Gravity Control!" Gravity in their shared space is manipulated for Sonic to not only dodge her blades, but to use them as his own. Parodying Nu by having the swords float behind him. "Let's see how I can play with them." Sonic then engages Nu in a full-speed clash with their respective swords. Sonic quickly pressures her with a nearly inescapable assault, forcing Nu to bombard him with summoned swords that he easily outmaneuvers to the point of taunting her by riding one of her swords to cut off her visor. "Have 'em back!" He shouted from the air, throwing the swords down to entrap Nu in an altar-like shape before stomping on her back and swiftly kicking her straight at Tager, who unleashes an electrified uppercut that knocks her high into the air. "Blaze, Winter, let's finish this!" Sonic joins Blaze in the air while Winter stays grounded to ready a massive glyph. Wind, fire, and ice are then unleashed. Combined to form an elemental hurricane that is shredding apart Nu from the inside out.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!" Nu screamed, letting out her defeat cry.

"Oh yeah!" Pit cheered.

"That got her!" America smiled, celebrating their victory over the Sword of Izanami.

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The elemental hurricane disperses, letting go of the defeated Nu-13 so she may fall atop a temple structure. The victorious STRIKE Heroes reunite before her, with Sonic mocking, "Thanks for the tour 'cross the Crossverse, Nu. We should do it again sometime.", right at her.

"Nu was trying to wear you down and kill you! Why won't you die for my dream?" Nu retorted angrily, still wanting to kill the Dimensional Avengers in order to fulfill her mission and merge with this Ragna person.

"Cuz our dream is to PROTECT our worlds! A slave to destruction wouldn't understand." Pit argued.

"I am no slave. Nu is just lonely…" Nu sadly claimed.

"You'll have plenty of company in prison once you tell us everything you know about the Obsidian King and the Convergence." Winter retorted coldly.

Cryptically, Nu just scoffs, "You all are fools. Trapped in a Possibility born from Chaos and Nightmare. Information will not save you from Death."

"Try us, chica." America snarked.

BGM-Super Dragon Ball Heroes OST-Shadow of Death

Suddenly the atmosphere darkens when an ominous light shines down on both the heroes and Nu-13. Everyone looks up to find a dimensional rift cracking open in the sky and from it, a dark robotic warrior with one large eye and a halved tatter cape emerges along with five shadowy figures that are all equally imposing. Nu gasps in shock by their sudden appearance, giving the impression that she knows this familiar group. America is similar but is more vocal about it, staring specifically at the robotic warrior that she recognizes as, "Dark Oak?!", that catches Sonic's curiosity.

"The Starling." Dark Oak responded eerily, apparently sharing a history with America. His one-eyed stare then focuses on the hedgehog beside her, saying to him, "And the Hedgehog Who Controls the Light of Chaos."

"You know who I am yet I know zilch 'bout you. Care to remedy that?" Sonic snarked.

"All will be revealed soon. We have only come to collect our Sword." Dark Oak said, prompting one of his shadowy partners to obtain Nu with their telekinesis. "And to demonstrate our power." From a daunting hand gesture, the mysterious cyborg channels an even stranger power that is affecting the entire planet. The ocean in front of everyone begins to split open as a bright blue light suddenly emerges from the fissure. Once it dies down, a glowing stone rises from the fissure for everyone to stare in awe at.

"What kind of crystal is that?" Blaze the Cat wondered.

The mysterious stone rises into the hand of Dark Oak, who lets out an ominous warning, "Just another step in bringing perfect order and peace to the multiverse.", before he and his group teleport away.

"What's going on?" Sonic wonders himself with greater confusion.

A catastrophic earthquake then surprises the heroes that hits Aqua Planet Zone. Lava is filling up the watery oceans and volcanic eruptions are happening worldwide. Whatever Dark Oak stole from the planet is causing it to deteriorate into destruction. "Weather wasn't like this a minute ago!" Inigo jokes at this extremely dire situation.

"AMERICA, GET US OUT OF HERE!" Winter shouted an urgent order at their teleporter.

She might not have time to open a Star Portal as the ground beneath them is breaking apart. Lightning shadows the heroes' horrified faces and disappears as soon as Sonic is struggling to maintain his frustrations. Just as the ground completely shatters, the Blue Hedgehog lets out a mighty yell, "AAAAAAAAAARRGH!", and falls into the abyss alongside his screaming teammates. Aqua Planet Zone perishes. Destroyed in a massive explosion. The fate of Sonic and his friends remaining unknown.

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Queens Emerald, New Vale City. Unified World.

"That takes care of that weirdo." Ruby Rose said, watching Batroc the Leaper among other bank robberies being taken into custody by the police.

"Batroc is more troublesome alone. Should've waited after our patrol to lead a bank heist." Captain America responded, standing alongside the huntress outside the bank.

"You sure he has intel on the Iron Hydra Empire?" Ruby asked the super soldier.

"He did work for the original Hydra, so he might know something that'll clue us in on their next major move." Cap believed, before smiling at his young partner, "Thanks to heroes like you, we've managed to apprehend a lot of supervillains that escaped from the Prison Raft. Along the way, you've also uncovered and thwarted some major-league villainous plots. Don't be surprised if Fury trusts you with the actually important stuff."

"I'll aim to impress." Ruby quipped.

BGM-Dragon Ball FighterZ OST-Spirit

The police drive off with the criminals, allowing the heroes to continue their patrol of the city. Cap is on his motorcycle while Ruby rides her Extreme Gear. The two drive through a quiet neighborhood that spurs Ruby into asking her partner something. "Hey, Mister Captain America, sir. I have a question." She said, getting his attention, "How have you been feeling since our worlds merged?"

"To be honest, Ruby, it hasn't been a bother. I've already been thrust into a new world when I awoke from the ice. Sorry to say the fusion of our universes isn't fazing me that much." Cap answered.

"That makes sense." Ruby responded somberly.

"Take it you're not used to the status quo yet?" Steve noticed, just before they stop at a red light.

"I'm fearing it's gonna stay this way. If that happens, I need to be ready for it. I came from a world of warriors, where we live to train and fight for our survival. I'm a huntress that simply wants to protect the people. But this world is far more complicated than Remnant to do that with all the corrupt police, mutant-hating groups, and devils that want to mess with your soul. I mean, Grimm aren't as plentiful here, so how can the average huntsman help when aliens invade? That's a little outside our expertise." Ruby expressed with a worrisome frown.

"That's why we have STRIKE, to help cover each other's weaknesses. And we can always reopen Avengers Academy to train huntsmen how to fight abnormal enemies." Cap argued, which is sighed at by Ruby. "Don't count yourself as average. You've gained tons of experience by visiting other worlds." He then said to try and cheer her up.

"Fighting experience, mostly. Not much help against trauma or finding folks a new place to stay besides F.E.A.S.T., which is getting super full by the way. My solutions would be temporary at best here. Just worried that my ideals won't be worthwhile." The confused little Ruby said, worried about her place in this new complicated world.

The streetlight turns green, prompting the two to continue their conversation on the go. "No reason to abandon ideals that benefit mankind. Remnant may be gone, but you should strive to keep its spirit alive, just like how I'm still fighting for the American Dream." Steve advised sympathetically.

"The American Dream?" Ruby questioned.

"For freedom! For justice! For equality! I may be called Captain America, but that doesn't mean I'm loyal to any of its politicians or governments. My dedication is to the people. To enable them the opportunity to strive to become all that they dream of being, no matter the world I'm stuck in. It is the dream that makes the reality worth living." Cap explained his ideals. "Tell me: What is the Remnant Spirit?" He questioned her next.

"Oh! Um…" Ruby ponders for a moment, thinking hard for the word that describes Remnant perfectly. "Unity, I guess." She claimed.

"Being a leader is a representation of that Spirit. Mixes well with your ideals as a hero: To fight alongside friends and inspire the people to unite as one against a common problem. A dream like that is both timeless and limitless." Cap elaborated.

"So what you're saying is I should become Captain Remnant?" Ruby responded, starting to realize that she must embody the Remnant Spirit in order to truly help this world move forward.

"Just do what makes you feel most comfortable." Cap stated with an encouraging smile, "You are a good girl being considerate of the people in the event our worlds remain this way. Even I'm not putting all my eggs in this basket Delta Team is working on."

"Okay, so, what's our backup plan?" Ruby asked.

"You tell me." Cap retorted, testing her.

"I hate tests." Ruby snarked, returning to her pondering state. "Hmm…I wanna do what Peter and Blake are doing. Create a program…Something like a support group for survivors of the Convergence." She suggested.

"It's worth a shot. Hope you don't mind if I lend a hand." Cap grinned, supporting her idea.

"That would be awesome." Ruby happily smiles back, embracing another life lesson.

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Hanging Gardens, 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. Azure Earth.

"That takes care of the last rift. Good work, S.T.R.I.K.E. Force." NOL Soldier Tsubaki Yayoi said to her STRIKE team.

Since the Convergence, dimensional rifts were plaguing Azure Earth that encouraged an alliance between STRIKE and the NOL to shut them down. It took several days but their combined efforts have all but returned peace to this dimension, much to Makoto Nanaya's yawning relief, "Finally, it's over. I'm hungry for some nuts and sleep."

"There is still the enemy responsible for these rifts that we can now focus our full attention in capturing. Our mission is far from over." Tsubaki reminded her friend.

"Yeah…" Makoto whined.

BGM-BlazBlue: Continuum Shift OST-Comedy

Unfortunately for the NOL Duo, their day is just about to get more tiresome by sudden weirdness. A familiar Star Portal opens high above the Hanging Gardens. Falling down from it is a certain party with a Blue Hedgehog, with everyone in the group screaming, "AAAAAAAAAAAGGH!", that catches Tsubaki's ears.

"Did you say something?" Tsubaki asked Makoto, who responds with a confused shrug.

One of their STRIKE Agents points them up at the source. That being Sonic's Team mere seconds away from crashing onto the horrified NOL Duo. Their collision was somehow an explosive sort and earned bewildered looks from the STRIKE Agents. All of the united heroes are on top of someone else, everyone either twitching or grunting in pain until Blaze becomes the first to recover and ask, "Is everyone okay?"

"Yeah. Fell on something soft…" Inigo responded, removing his face from Makoto's breasts which broke his fall. While the beastkin lies embarrassed, the Ylissean mercenary gives her a flirtatious smile, "An animalistic beauty. Thank you for developing the amazing cushions that broke my fall, milady. Let me repay the rescue with a kiss."

"GET OFF ME, PERVERT!" Makoto shouted, furiously uppercutting the Flower Picker off her body.

"Operative Schnee, do you need medical attention?" A STRIKE Medic asked Winter, who is in the midst of wiping off the dust from her clothes.

"No need. We're fine, thanks to Miss America." Winter replied, acknowledging America as the hero that teleported the group out of Aqua Planet Zone before it exploded.

"Talk about cutting it a LITTLE too close. We were almost barbecued to death." Pit criticized the Guardian Star.

"I'll do better the next time we're escaping an exploding planet." America sassed.

"Looking forward to it." Sonic smiled nonchalantly.

"¡No tenemos prisa por eso, loco idiota!" snapped America, shouting at the hedgehog in Spanish.

"I'll pretend you're excited for the next trip too." Sonic quipped.

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"What are you all talking about? What happened, Red Devil? Your last report stated you were pursuing the Murakumo Unit across the Crossverse." Tsubaki questioned the Sector Seven Agent.

"That is correct. Unfortunately, she was saved by unknown allies after we cornered her. If I were to guess, they were members of the Cull Obsidian." Iron Tager answered.

BGM-BlazBlue: Continuum Shift OST-Premonition

"The Cull Obsidian. We just received intel that their true identity is the Black Order." Tsubaki remarked.

Deciding to chime in, a stern America informs everyone, "Either one works. Doesn't change the fact that they are six of the most powerful and dangerous warriors in the multiverse that serve as the Obsidian King's generals in his war against life. Each of them capable of leading the destruction of an entire dimension."

"Aw man! They sound insane!" Pit complained.

"Who was the one that destroyed the Aqua Planet we were on?" Winter questioned the interdimensional traveler.

"His name is Dark Oak. He's their most recent addition unless Nu counts. He's the leader of an alien robotic race known as the Metarex that also made it their mission to destroy all life. Which is why he doesn't complain much when taking orders from that Obsidian bastard." America responded.

"How did he destroy the planet?" Winter asked next.

"By stealing its Planet Egg?" America answered.

"The heck's a Planet Egg? Never heard of those before." Makoto commented.

"It's the crystallization of a planet's lifeforce. Planet Eggs are what gives worlds the power to support life. Without it, every living thing will soon die along with the planet itself. Disasters may vary." America revealed, horrifying everyone with this intel.

"That's…!" Sonic reacted, too shocked for words.

"T-That's ridiculous! Stealing the life of an entire planet?! And you're claiming he accomplished this with little issue?" Tsubaki retorted in disbelief.

"Galactus can learn a thing or two from the Metarex. The Black Order certainly has. Using Planet Eggs to power weapons in their quest of multiversal destruction." America elaborated.

"Using life to cause death? That's despicable! What sort of enemies are we dealing with?" Tager scowled.

"What I like to know is how does Dark Oak know about me and the Chaos Emeralds." Sonic recalled.

"I sensed you two originated from the same dimension. Must've heard about you and was planning to invade Mobius for the Emeralds at some point." America speculated.

"I'm a legend in space, huh. That's neat." Sonic joked.

"That's not what's important right now!" Pit retorted humorously.

"Though we failed to capture Nu, at least we caught a glimpse of the enemy's power and can begin preparations for a counterattack against their invasion." Blaze noted tactically.

"Don't want to think about that right now. We just survived a planet blowing up. I just want to go home and drink some tea." Inigo sighs in exhaustion.

"I could go for some tea." Makoto said.

"Sure. Let's get some at this 'Starbucks' place I heard Divine Dragons love. We can make it a date." Inigo smiled, flirting with the squirrel girl again.

"Never in your dreams." Makoto rudely rejects him, making him crestfallen in front of his friends.

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Unknown Headquarters.

BGM-Tekken 4 OST-Ending Kazuya

A large black sphere is sitting ominously on a stylized device within a mysterious throne room of sorts. This Orb is glowing with a black radiance that feels like a dark force beyond any darkness this newborn world has experienced. There is someone standing before this Orb of Power. This Heart of Darkness. A shirtless warlord of Chinese origin. Wielding Ten Rings that are so technologically advanced they are borderline mystical. Those same Rings are reacting to the Heart. Growing stronger, which in turn, is strengthening the warlord that controls them all. Both the Rings and the Heart. Right as Iron Queen and Adam Taurus walk in to observe the latest power the Iron Hydra Empire has created.

"My, would you look at that! It is BRIMMING with energy! Our scientists and sorcerers FINALLY outdid themselves. It looks ready to go." Iron Queen smiled sinisterly.

"And so are we. It is time." Adam Taurus stated grimly.

"Indeed." The Chinese Warlord turns around to face his allies, having finished energizing himself with the Heart of Darkness that is causing his eyes to glow a menacing color. "Time for this Unified World to be embraced by its true emperors!" declared The Mandarin. Former Master of Evil. The Supreme King of the Iron Hydra Empire. With an ultimate plan in mind that will have him conquer this Cross World and eliminate all his enemies in one fell swoop.

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BGM-Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 OST-Gallery

KFX Here: Alright! Back to less devilish territory. It is time for S.T.R.I.K.E. to finally deal with the most dangerous terrorist alliance in the Unified World: The Iron Hydra Empire. Time to start the Mandarin Arc. The final chapters of Volume 1 will soon begin.

Nathan Ramos: I don't think I'll have Salem as a villain nor an ally of Knull in the King in Black Saga. After the Time War, she probably just wants to be left alone.

Renato Chacin: I might do a Gorr storyline that has Thor and Sonic teaming up.

Next Time: The Ten Rings of the Mandarin! Unity Through Darkness!

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