(Trails into Reverie ost - Now, at the Beginning)
"Everyone, I owe you all a dept of gratitude." Arceus humbly bow his head as they are all relocated in Smash Bros Castle lobby. "You were able to save nine of my Legendary and Mythical Pokemon."
"How are they by the way?" Lilligant asked. "Especually Nebby?" Lillie asked in concern.
"Their energy has been drained but they're all right. They require rest so they can recover their strength."
"I see..." Lillie sigh with relief.
"But to think the enemy sustaining the barrier was powered by both Legendary and Mythical Pokemon..." Emma muttered. "I can't believe they would do something as awful as this."
"I bet any creatures with power would be used as resources or livestock... which ticks me off thinking about it." Celine muttered.
"I couldn't help but agree more." Arceus muttered. "The other Rean most likely ambushed them, just as he did to Florian and Selene."
"Well, I'm going to give him hell for what he did to Terapago, the Pokemon he captured, and to all of the Pokemon Regions." Florian muttered.
"Oh, you can count on me to join you on that front." Renne said, placing her teacup down. "Paldea holds a special place to me. Anyone who would go so far to damaging it is asking to be slaughtered."
"Yeah, but I can't believe that machine we found was capable of manipulating Terapago's energy to cause that... upheaval." Penny muttered.
"Yeah, I'm glad we didn't Terastal our Pokemon, it would affect them too." Nemona muttered.
"Especially my best buddy! Oh, the thought gives me chills." Arven muttered.
"But the plus side, we managed to save Paldea." Neve fold his arms. "But who would have guessed the co-supreme leaders would attack the Mushroom Kingdom and attempt to assassinate Princess Peach."
"And all in my name." Rufus muttered. "I don't know what infuriates me more. My imposter, or the other Rean with the possibility of him being the administrator."
"Well if you ask me, no one is even more enraged than me." Levi grit his teeth. "Rean was literally MURDER right in front of us! I was... gonna fall into pure rage of wanted to avenge him... had it not been for King Mickey... and yet... I just want to kill the bastard for what he did."
"I can't believe that happened though..." Elliot muttered.
"The thought of Rean being killed does frighten me..." Machias muttered.
"Yeah..." Alisa rub her arms. "But we owe you so much, King Mickey, for resurrecting them."
"Think nothing of it. I'm just glad we prevented the causality of the world being destroyed since the enemy is using their death to weaken our spirits." Mickey said.
"Huh? What do you mean by the causality of the world?" Yukiko asked
"Ah, yes. Everyone, I have news to share with you all involving the future." Arceus said causing their attention.
"Is this about what King Mickey told me about the future involving mine and Rean's death?" Lloyd asked
"The very same. Celebi travels into the future of this era and learns a shocking revelation. The future of Zemuria has been destroyed."
Everyone had an ?! over their heads.
"What?! Destroyed?" Neve asked in surprise. "How could it be possible?"
"Celebi has been investigating, however, she couldn't go further to explore the truth. Because the enemy possessed time interference powers that prevented her from further. The only thing that she could gain is learning the causality change involving Rean and Lloyd's death."
"Our death..." Rean muttered. "It must be the work of the other me. I know it."
"The other Rean?" Mitsuru asked.
"Yeah. I remember that he wanted to kill every last one of us. Given the possibility that he is Elysium's administrator... I can think of no other than his doing."
"Speaking of him, there is something that bothers me." Pikachu said.
"What is it, detective?" Elie asked
"With all the events that transpired, have you all noticed a pattern?"
"A pattern?" KeA asked
Pikachu places his hands behind his back, and moves forward. "Out of all the three groups, only Rean and Lloyd were displayed with murderous intention. While Rufus did not, let's ignore Celebi's revelation for now. How is it that only Rean and Lloyd were shown such murderous intention but not Rufus?"
Pikachu stopped as he pulled out his magnifying glass. "The first attempt was when the fake Rufus cut off Lloyd's head. And now with Rean on what happened back in Nord."
"Right... And after my resurrection a few days back... Mephiles pierced my heart." Lloyd rub his chin.
"And after almost killing me in the Nord... the other me back in the Castle of Mirror couldn't hold in his murderous intention of me. He was deadset on killing me. No pun intended." Rean remarked. "And now he ordered Infinite to do the same thing to me when my guard was down."
"Are you saying that the other Rean holds a deep resentment toward Rean and Detective Bannings that he wanted them dead while ignoring me, detective?" Rufus Inquired
"Correct, former governer general." Pikachu said
"But didn't he tried to kill the boss before the fake made his appearance?" Nadia asked.
"Yes, but I can only speculate that he wanted to get rid of him because he posed a threat and rather have only one Rufus walking around." Neve told him. "But even though Rufus escapes... he ignore him like he means nothing to him."
"I can't tell if I should feel offended for leaving me out or that I'm fortunate." Rufus muttered.
"But now we have another problem." Pikachu fold his arms. "Thanks to King Mickey's actions, the other Rean is most likely aware of him and now trying to devise another plan to murder both Rean and Lloyd as we speak. And this time, I can hypothesize that he would prevent not just the king... but other means of resurrected."
"But how would he do that?" Sonic asked
"From what we learn, it was not only able to prevent the 1-Up Mushroom from taking effect. So Veyle's magic, along with other means of reviving will be cancel out except for the Power of Waking." Ludwig remark. "Perhaps he plans to either use someone who can interfere with it... or undo his actions in case this happens again."
"But the question is... who can interfere with King Mickey's actions? Or Undoing it?" Yu asked
Sonic widened his eyes as remembered Mephiles and Iblis he then snapped his fingers, "Of course…"
"What is it, Sonic?" Fie asked.
"I think I know who he will use…" Sonic said as Shadow and Silver widened their eyes with ! over their heads.
"Solaris…." Shadow muttered
Lloyd's group from Act 2 along with those from Sonic's World had an !? over their head.
"Who?" Arven asked.
"Oh, right. Some of you don't know." Amy sighed
"Solaris is the sun god of Soleanna of our world. He's capable of manipulating and changing the fabric of time itself." Silver explained. "Solaris existed simultaneously in the past, present, and future. Me, Sonic, and Shadow were able to defeat him in our Super forms, but also had to target him in the past, present, and future respectively."
"But Solaris was split into two. Iblis is his raw power and Mephiles is his intelligence who can manipulate time." Shadow chin in. "But if and Iblis fuse together..."
"Then the other Rean will use the Solleanian God of Time to undo King Mickey's action. Oh boy, this is bad." Wazy muttered.
"Oh, no! What are we going to do?!" Chip panicking.
"We have to find Mephiles and Iblis thing and defeat them right?" Oswald asked.
"I'm afraid that's going to be a problem. We don't know where those two are. And even if we do, the other Rean most likely already prepare something in advance." Shadow mutered.
"Like if we defeated them, they most likely fuse together to form Solaris and go back in time to stop King Mickey. Either by killing him or blocking the power of waking."Blaze muttered.
"Ooh..." Oswald grimaced.
"This isn't good... the other Rean thought of everything..." Goofy muttered.
"Then we have to stop and defeat that god before he takes action. But the problem is... how?" Bayonetta wondered.
"Maybe I could help." Acheron said this caused the others to look at her.
"You, Acheron?" Mario asked
"Um... how exactly?" Luigi asked
"Acheron, don't tell me...?" Ei muttered.
Acheron nodded her head. "Yes, Lady Ei. I will use my power of Nihility as well as my position as a bodyguard to protect Rean Schwarzer and Lloyd Bannings. If Mephiles and Iblis merge into Solaris and plans to use space-time. I can interfere with space-time. If we're lucky, I can kill the Sun God."
"Whoa, you're capable of slaying a god and go into space-time?" Nadia asked in surprised. "Are you some sort of god?"
"Good question." Levi turn to Ei. "Mind explaining to me about Acheron, sister? Since it seems that she was recommended by my siblings as my bodyguard."
"It's not my place to reveal her identity." Ei fold her arms. "All I can tell you is she is my student."
"All right, I would like to bring up the next subject in mind." Palutena turning to Rean and then to Lloyd. "I'm sure Levi and certain others are aware too..."
"About what?" Machias asked.
"It's about why the 1-up Mushroom is being rejected for Lloyd and Rean. I can sense traces of the Chaos Heart's power left within both Rean's and Lloyd's body." Levi told everyone as they all had an ?! over their heads.
"Wait, what?!" Rise gasped.
"Traces of the Chaos Heart?" Yu asked.
"But how?" Tio asked
"I think I know. It's from both Mephiles and Infinite's attack." Nahida answered. "The other Rean must have empowered them with his power so they won't be able to be resurrected. That's why the 1-Up Mushroom was rejected."
"Are you serious?!" Lloyd gasped.
"I knew it was him..." Rean muttered. "Is there a way we can remove the traces us on? With another assassination attempt, he's full will plan to use Soalris to stop King Mickey or anyone else from using the power of waking."
"Easier said than done." Palutena muttered. "I can try to remove it, but its power is omnipotent for my goddess magic to work. It will take a while for me. Levi, can't you and your siblings remove it?"
"Yeah, I can try to expel it from his body. Since my powers can repel evil and all." Levi nodded.
"Actually." Acheron draws her Odachi. "I'll take it from here. This will be painful so sorry in advance. But please hold still."
"Huh? Acheron what are you—"
Acheron slashes through Rean and Lloyd causing the others to be shocked. Suddenly a black miasma is being expelled from their bodies as the duo screaming in pain as they fall to their knees as it disappear. Acheron then sheath her Odachi as she checks on the two.
"Nngh... Lloyd groaned.
"That... almost like it struck my soul..." Rean groaned.
"Acheron, what did you just do?!" Levi asked
"Relax, I just freed them from the Chaos Hearts' curse." Acheron told him as she looked at her Odachi. "My Odachi was created by Aether and Lady Ei embued it with the power to destroy curses and sever fate, meaning even if they are attacked by the Chaos Hearts' power... it will never be fated to nullify Resurrections."
"So..." Rean got back on his feet and placed his hand over his chest to look at him... then does that mean—"
Acheron smiled, "Yup you two can be resurrected by the 1 up mushroom again."
"Oh, thank god!" Levi ran and hug Rean who then hug back as Elie, Tio, KeA, Aoi, Wazy, and Rixia did the same in their group hug.
"The same can be said with the Keyblade of power that can rival the Chaos Heart. But this is the fastest way I can think of. So sorry for stealing your moment." Acheron's nervous smile.
"Haha... Just seeing Rean free from the other Rean is more than enough." Levi smiled, letting go of the hug.
"Hmm..." Jin hummed as he stared at Rean. "Question. Does anyone else have a spare 1-up Mushroom?"
"Yeah? Why?" Levi asked.
"Sorry in advance Rean." Jin pulls out Yukianesa and impales it to the ground as Ice Spikes impale Rean's chest, causing everyone's reaction to shock.
"Ah..." Rean then collapses.
"REAN!" Levi screamed as he fell down.
"JIN, WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!?" Ragna yelled.
"Relax, try the 1-Up Mushroom." Jin said as Levi quickly pull the 1-Up Mushroom and gently shove it onto Rean's mouth.
At that moment, life and light came back into Rean's eyes as he let out a loud drawn-out breath and sat back up.
"Oooow!" Rean groaned, touching his chest. "Jin, what the hell!?"
"Just wanted to make sure it work." Jin clarified until Levi kicked him in the couch. "Aaaauagh!" He then collapses on the floor, covering his crouch.
"You had it coming dumbass*." Ragna palm face as he sighs, shooting his head while Levi has multiple anime ticks on his forehead.
"All right, as much as I'm happy that Rean and Lloyd are free from the Chaos Heart's curse, we still got some information we need to discuss for our next move." Joshua stated.
"Right. The situation in Toad Town for example. There were minor causalities and major property damage. It's going to be awhile until the whole place is rebuilt. The same can be said with Paldea." Diluc muttered. "I'll do what I can to help rebuild it."
"Same goes for me and the Bracer Build. I'm sure many people are working hard to rebuild their homes and... preparing a monument for the fallen..." Makoto Nanaya fold her arms.
"We can't let this keep going on. But with the barrier still intact, it will be difficult." Tsubaki muttered. "Speaking off, was there any news related to it?"
"According to our scientist units, the barrier still remain impregable, but it has weaken significantly." Kamek informed them.
"Right, we have other generators to shut down." Wendy nodded.
"So does anyone have news about it?" Erza asked. "Since most of the teams werne't unable to find out where the generator was located."
"Right. My team was able to found the generator and learn one of its location." Kirito nodded. "It's located in Yu and the investigation Team's world. In Inaba."
The Investigation Team along with Mitsuru, Fuuka, Aigis and Labrys had an !? over their heads.
"What did you say?!" Naoto Shirogane exclaimed in surprised.
"Our home has a generator!?" Yosuke gasped.
"But how can that be possible?" Mitsuru asked. "If the generator are supplying the barrier... how is it possible for the energy draining from the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon being transferred from another world?"
"I can explain it." Kokonoe said. "The enemy most likely using space-time manipulation to sent energy from another world. The generators sapping energy from the Legendary and Mythical Pokemon were converted into a new form of energy stronger than orbal energy. We don't have a name for it but leaving that aside. It's possible for create a barrier from a distance, even from long distances so long as you got the technology for it. But according to what I've learn with Schmidt, the enemy or Elysium theorized by the energy to sent from another world by either two methods. Creating a portal to sent the wavelengths from another world to Zemuria or by via the pipe that connects to another world through space-time."
"In other words for that second theorize, a Warp Pipe." Tails said.
"Either way, these scientific possibilities is overwhelming." Alisa sighed.
"Indeed. Even I find it hard to believe, but considering Elysium who well work the thoughts to make the possibilities possible." Alhaitham agreed.
"Right. But there's more to it about Inuba. We found out there is a portal here in the Mushroom Kingdom leading there." Eugeo said.
"A portal leading to our world?!" Teddie asked.
"Yes, the enemy most likely using that portal because it has the location mark on the map. Were we use the portal leading to Inaba, it could take awhile for us to find out which place may be its location of a hideout." Miko said.
"I see... still... a generator in our world..." Akira muttered.
"Kinda pisses me off." Ann grumbled. "First, they attack Crossbell, Erebonia, Nord Highland, and now the Mushroom Kingdom, and now even using other worlds as their base of operation as they tormenting the innocent pokemon to keep the barrier in tact."
"It's a clever tactic. The enemy or Elysium is playing smarts so that in case the generators here were to shut down, the next one would be out of reach and time-consuming to get back." Makoto Niijima muttered.
"Yeah, Elysium making these calculations shows how much of a gencius for thinking outside the box or show how terrifying its computing powers are." Futaba muttered
"And it's all being used for a dark scheme." Haru growled.
"We also can't ignore there may be possibility it's being threaten by the EDF as we speak." Yosuke pointed out.
"We can't deny that, but surely the EDF or Elysium are that stupid..." Morgana said. "Then again... the EDF has those Zalber Soldots..."
"Speaking of barriers. We also found something on our end." Swin said.
"Yep. Thanks to Renne and Noel, we were also able to find one of the generators." Nadia said. "However, from what Neve, and Emblem Riku told us. The other generator is located in Radiant Garden."
Everyone had an ?! over their heads.
"Radiant Garden!?" Kairi gasped. "My homeworld?!"
"Oh, this is so not good..." Mickey muttered. "That mean Kairi's homeworld is also in danger!"
"Grrr...!" Sora grit his teeth.
"We have to save Radant Garden. But now where's the final generator?" Aqua asked.
"You'll be surprised. It's located in Sonic's World." Wendy Koopa answered
"So our world, huh?" Knuckles asked.
"And it's located in Eggman's base. Metropolis." Larry said
"Metropolis? Oh great..." Amy sighed.
"So we got three locations. One is Radiant Garden, one is Inaba, and lastly in our world." Silver said.
"Then we need to vote on who should be heading to those three worlds while the rest of us stay here and be back up." Musse said.
"So, who's gonna be?" Ash asked
"Well since me and my group ground one of the generators, we'll head to Radiant Garden." Neve said.
"Yeah. I'm very curious about what another world would be like." Lapis nodded. "Will that be all right with you?"
"Well..." Kairi trailed off, rubbing her arm until she nodded. "Okay. But I'm coming with you. It's my homeworld after all. I want to see if it okay."
"I'm worried about Radiant Garden too so count me in." Mickey said.
"Same goes for us." Sora said as Donald, Goofy and Riku as they nodded their heads.
"Very well. Then we can count on you to be our guides to the world." Rufus said.
"Ooh~ I'm so excited!" Nadia giggled. "We got more people in the Imperial Picnic Crew!"
"Wait, you guys are a picnic crew?" Sora asked
"No, she just messing with you." Swin sighed.
"Okay, then. Who else is going to the other two worlds?" Caelus asked.
"Since our world is involve, we'll accompany you guys on defeating Egghead. Besides, with him involve, we got questions for him." Sonic said.
"Right. You can count on us to assist you." Blaze agreed."
"The same applies for us in the Investigation Team in our world." Yu said.
"While the rest of us will stay here and help plan for to Liberate Crossbell." Corrin said.
"In that case, Levi, is it all right if I head to Inaba with you?" Rean asked.
"Of course. I'm with you all the way." Levi nodded. "And I fail to protect you too. I need to make up for that mistake."
"But it wasn't your fault... you know that."
"In that case, I think its time for our group to join you." Acheron said. "I'll join Rean's group. Anyone want to join me?"
"Oh me, me!" Caelus raised his hand.
"I'll join as well." Dan Heng said.
"Then allow me to join you." Black Swan said with a sweet smile.
"I got some friends who are planning to help out too." Ryu said. "With characters from my world are here, we can help defeat them."
"Rex, Mythra and I can help too." Pyra smiled.
"Then let's discuss who should go." Himoko said with a sweet smile.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
(Metroid Prime 2: Echoes ost - Dark Samus Appears)
"..!" Chaos Rean gasped. "What?" He covered his right eye. "The curse... it's... been broken? No... Impossible!" He grit his teeth in anger. "How could possible—" He had an ! over his head as he picture Levi. "Levi Sullivan..."
(BGM ended)
After the meeting...
Dan Heng was at the bridge of Smash Bros Castle as the wind blow gentle.
"On a Night stroll, Dan Heng?" A voice asked as Dan Heng turn and see Jingliu approached.
(Trails through Daybreak ost - In the Dawn)
"Lady Jingliu..." Dan Heng muttered
"There's no need to call me, "Lady" anymore Dan Heng. I'm no longer the Jingliu you remember."
"And yet, you act like her regardless. There's no need to pretend you're a walking corpse after what happened all those years ago with the cult. Still..." Dan Heng took a deep breath and sigh. "It's... so good to see you, Lady—" Dan Heng paused when he notice Jingliu is just staring at him, but could tell she narrowed her eyes behind her blindfold. "Ah... Miss... Jingliu."
"Better." Jingliu look at the view of the night sky. "It's a lovely night. You grown so much since the last time I saw you, Dan Heng. You were always so quiet compared to Jing Yuan. But I didn't expect that you would leave the Luofu."
"Much... has happened after your "death"." Dan Heng said solemnly. "Many who believed in you refused to believe that you died. Others were in grief. It was... chaotic to say the least. Your death gave Heiyue a major advantage nine years ago. But the Bracers interfere by Cassius Bright to help the Luofu maintain its ground... and protect civilians from getting caught in the crossfire."
"I see. So... who became the new CEO of the Luofu?"
"Jing Yuan."
Jingliu turn to Dan Heng, raising an eyebrow "That boy? Heh. Are you being for real, Dan Heng? If there is one thing that boy is good at is dozing."
"No arguments there. But he was always talented in tactics. You were the one who help him with that talent." Dan Heng fold his arms, and wave his arm.
"I suppose so. Still, I find it surprising that he would take office. He was only 20 years old and yet he spend most of his days slacking off."
"Well... much has chance after your "Death" 9 years ago. Jing Yuan was in tears as everyone else. But... he wants to honor you."
"Speaking of the Luofu... what has happened to it?" Jingliu asked
"A lot has happened. But... after your death, Heiyue took advantage to overrun us. But Jing Yuan and the Luofu has been fighting hard. The turning point was the Bracers lead by Cassius to interfere. Afterward, Jing Yuan took office after learning everything you taught him to win against Heiyue. Of course, there were drawbacks involving your death. As I said, many refused to believe your death. Many call me and Jing Yuan liars. Yingxing... He... left the Luofu after you died."
"..." Jingliu lower her head.
"I've heard that he became a member of Heiyue to spite Jing Yuan. But regardless, Jing Yuan works tirelessly to honor you. Balancing his work life, improving his tactics against Heiyue, and getting stronger. Eventually, people had to accept that you're gone. And Jing Yuan became your successor."
"I see..." She said solemn. "And why did you leave the Luofu?"
"Because... I was scouted to join the Astral Express." Dan Heng answered.
"Oh? Who recruited you."
"Caelus."
"Oh?" Jingliu let out an intriguing smirk. "That silvered-haired young man who boldly told everyone about your relationship with him?"
"Ah..." Dan Heng scratched his hair. "I'm sorry about him. Caelus is... daring."
"So I see. What's your boyfriend is like?"
"As Stelle commented, Caelus is a goofball. He's energetic...sarcastic, pessimistic, lazy, self-serving, and dumpster-diving gremlin."
"Pfft!" Jingliu covered her mouth as she was holding in her laughter. "D-Dumpster gremlin?"
"That is how we first met actually." Dan Heng said
"Pfft... Mmhmhmhm!" Jingliu laughed. "And you're attracted to that man?"
"Funny, isn't it?"
"Tahaha! Oh, Dan Heng. I never knew this side of you being interested in a garage man. He's handsome, I'll admit, but wow. You got yourself a colorful boyfriend. He sounds the complete opposite of how sophisticated you are."
Dan Heng let out a soft chuckle. "What can I say, opposite attracts."
"Indeed." Jingliu chuckled. "It's been so long since I had a good laugh. So... very long."
"Is... that drug still affected you?"
"Yes. I went to so many doctors, but this drug is impossible that tainted my body."
"Have you visited other skilled doctors like the Mushroom Kingdom Doctors?" Dan Heng asked.
"If Remiferia couldn't cure me or help suppress the cursed drug, what hope could the Mushroom Kingdom doctors can help?" Jingliu asked back. "I'm stuck with this drug until I die."
"But there has to be a way for you to be cured... there has to be. Maybe the Mushroom Kingdom or the other nations could help!" Dan Heng faced her with a serious look. "It's still too early for you to give up. I heard a rumor that Dr. Toadley has something that can cure illness like he did with the blorp last year."
"Sounds to me it may be too late for me."
"But Lady Jingliu!"
"That "something" may have already been used, Dan Heng. There's nothing you can do about it." Jingliu folding her arms.
"..." Dan Heng grits his teeth, clenching his fist.
"I appreciate your concern, Dan Heng. But I'm just a wanderer who walks the continent and beyond its borders now."
"I... I see..."
"But let's not lower the mood. Tell me. How did he recruit you?" Jingliu asked.
Dan Heng sighed. "About... it happened three years ago after the Subspace Incident. During my time with the Luofu... There was a conflict with Heiyue and I helped take an operation to stop them. Xingxing was there. He was... stronger than all those years ago. I couldn't defeat Xingxing... who renamed himself as Blade."
"Blade, hmm..."
"He... told me to leave the Luofu and leave Langport. After the argument he and Jing Yuan... he also took his anger out of me... for... not protecting you."
"So he's bullying you." Jingliu grimaced.
"I suppose so." Dan Heng sighed. "After my injuries healed, I went to take out the trash one day... until I opened a trash lit. And he was there... in the trash can." He said as he heard Jingliu snickering. "I honestly had no idea what was with that head of his, but somehow we ended up talking. A couple of dates later, we still ended up talking to each other until Blade and his goons were up to no good. I was no match for him. I thought I was going to die that day... until Caelus threw his bat at him. He's taken care of Heiyue's goons like it was nothing to him. He helps me escape. He treated my wounds and he comforted me despite the smell of garbage. Until... he asks me a question. "How about you join the Astral Express?" He told me that it's a small organization that can really use an Archivist and train guard."
"At first... I thought he was making a joke... until... he showed me the Express." Dan Heng close his eyes for reminiscing. "It was... truly a sight to behold. A train that can travel beyond the stars, filled with advanced technology. I ask them... who is he really... and Caelus responds... "A Nameless". Afterward... I decided to leave the Luofu and join the express. Jing Yuan was against it but... I needed a break. So... I ended up joining the Express. We ended up exploring the galaxies, fighting interesting monsters like the Heartless, Grimm from other worlds... and... well... a crew bonding. I was very happy."
"So when did you and Caelus hook up?" Jingliu asked.
"Last year." Dan Heng said as he blushed a bit. "He confessed to me. And I couldn't help but be drawn to him. So... We ended up dating. And..." He places his hand over his chest. "I've really fallen in love with him. I want to protect him. Enough that he declared me his."
"Hmhm. How romantic. Does that mean... he also knows about your past?" Jingliu asked as Dan Heng nodded. "I see... you have someone special, Dan Heng."
"Indeed I do. We promise to protect each other that day. And so we did."
"Hehe. Good for you." Jingliu looks at the sky. "So how long do you plan to hide?"
"..!" A voice gasped as Dan Heng turn and came out was Rixia.
"Rixia Mao?" Dan Heng asked
"I... apologize. I did not mean to interrupt your conversation..." Rixia scratch her cheek. "I was hoping I get to speak to Lady Jingliu."
"Hmhm. I suspected that was the case. Very well, we can chat too. But why don't we head inside and prepare to head off to bed. It's late and we have to prepare for tomorrow."
"You're right. But... before we go..." Dan Heng turn to him. "I've noticed that you and that Enforcer of the society left somewhere last night. Where did you go?"
'Enforcer? Is it Tartaglia or Noel?' Rixia thought.
"Just... a private discussion. Nothing serious." Jingliu replied as she turned to Smash Bros Castle. "Come, Dan Heng, Rixia. And introduce me to your boyfriend while you're at it, Dan Heng.." She takes off.
Dan Heng just stared at Jingliu. 'Master... I hope... you weren't recruited by them.' He whispered as he followed.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
"Are you serious, Noel?!" A familiar voice responded as Noel was somewhere far from Smash Bros Castle.
(Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories ost - The Thirteenth Discretion)
"Yeah. It's quite the shocking reveal, isn't it? I'm sorry I couldn't report back sooner but... I was being watched. Can I ask you to report back to the Grandmaster, Campanella?"
"Of course. You always deliver to me interesting news."
"Well, I can't exactly go into the Celestial Globe, can't I? Only Anguis and you have that privilege."
"Very true. Well, I'll report to the Grandmaster. Catch you later, Noel." Campanella said as he hang up.
Noel put his Gamma 2.0 as he sigh and looks at the sky. "Just... who is that other Rean?"
Meanwhile...
"Requesting access." Campanella typing in the terminal where he is located at the sanctuary. "I, Enforcer No. 0, Campanella the Fool... hereby request access to the Celestial Globe."
The pillars lit up and Campanella was teleported to the Celestial Globe.
"Ah, here we are." Campanella look around. "Grandmaster, are you here?"
"I am." A voice said as the Grandmaster pillar activated and she appeared. "Hello, Campanella. What brings you here in this hour?"
"Grandmaster, I have some interesting news that Noel reported back to me. It's quite incredible and explains much that is going on."
"Oh?"
"The first report is about the Titans. The Primordial One's Children. They've been right under our noses this whole time."
"The Primordial Ones Children... the masters of the old world... No one in this world has ever learned of their existence or the truth from the world of old. Even myself until I've learned through exploration. But under our noses?"
"Yes. According to Noel...Levi Sullivan who has the power to repel evil with his light... turns out he's one of the children of the Primordial One."
The Grandmaster widen her eyes.
"He has siblings too. Zhongli, Furina Fontaine, Nahida, Ei, Mavuika, and Venti Zachery. Those names were actually aliases to protect their true names. But there's more. It's about the existence of Elysium. It came from one of the world's greatest secrets. The root of the Septium Veins themselves. Irmensul. Irmensul is known as the Tree of Knowledge. It records everything in this world and provides the Sepiths to the world. And it's the creator of Elysium. The Titans also created the Septium Veins."
"The chaos that's going on in Crossbell was the result of someone who despises Rean Schwarzer of Class and Lloyd Bannings of the SSS. They're using Elyisum for it. And, there's more to it. Do you recall the ominous presence that enters the world?"
"Yes... Noel also discovered this information?" The Grandmaster asked
"Yes. It's quite sinister. It was the Chaos Heart." Campanella said
"The Chaos... Heart?"
"According to Noel from the Titans. It's Kingdom Heart's counterpart created by the Primordial One. A primordial force of destruction and darkness. It can consume and destroy worlds, and dimensions, all within existence and reality, even time and space, reducing them into nothingness."
"..." The Grandmaster quietly gasped.
"Noel reported that the Chaos Heart resides in the Realm of Darkness. And somehow, the Mastermind behind Elyisum in Crossbell is this other Rean."
"The other Rean?"
"Noel is still looking into the matter, but this other Rean Schwarzer has the power of the Chaos Heart. Apparently, he has a deep resentment toward Rean Schwarzer and Lloyd Bannings as I said. But the reason is unclear. Noel will continue to report back should he learn anything else."
"I see..." The Grandmaster rubs her chin as she looks calmly. "I must process this new information. The Chaos Heart... the Titans... Irmensul... Elysium... and this other Rean. Yes... his presence caused me to fear him. Someone with the Chaos Heart power is more than enough to destroy reality as you told me. Nothing can escape his power... Even from this Celestial Globe. We need to be cautious with that one. We do not know how strong he is. If his power surpasses my own... I'm afraid we will perish by his hand."
Campanella grimaced. "I'm afraid you'll say that. Still, Noel will learn what he can about this other Rean. Who he is. And how he obtained the Chaos Heart even though it still resides in the Realm of Darkness."
"It still hid in the Reamn of Darkness? Strange... I assume he already possesses the power as Xehanort once did with Kingdom Hearts."
"Yes. But something about him is very different."
"I suppose so... Still..." The Grandmaster hummed. "Could it also be related to...spacetime?"
"Hm?" Campanella tilt his head.
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
Jingliu was talking with Dan Heng and Caelus in Smash Bros Castle.
"Excuse me, Jingliu." Rachel approached her.
"Hm? You're Rachel Alucard, are you not?" Jingliu asked
"Correct. I'm pleased you remember. I must speak with you with utmost importance. Follow me." She turns her back and walks away.
"Hm? I must be going. Do take care."
"Of course. It's nice to meet you. Have a good night." Caelus waved goodbye with a smile as Jingliu took off.
Jingliu and Rachel were walking in smash bros hallways and stopped.
"This should suffice." Rachel snapped her finger and she and Jingliu were teleported to Rachel's home. Alucard Castle.
"What?" Jingliu look surprised as she look around. "Where are we?"
"None of your concern. But we shall make this quick." Rachel said.
"We?" Jingliu asked as Es appeared. "You're..."
"A pleasure, Lady Jingliu." Es bows gracefully. "I am Es. We have business to discuss with you."
"What business do you wish to discuss with me?"
"It's about your offer to Ouroboros," Rachel answered with a serious look.
"..!" Jingliu quietly gasped.
All right, everyone! Merry Christmas! I know it may be late but I wanna give you all another present! Two chapters came out today! And now our three heroes are gonna explore different worlds to free the captured Legendary and Mythical Pokemon! Let's goooo!