Dateline March 22, 1207... 8:47...
(Mario and Luigi Bowser's Inside Story ost - Stolen Koopa Castle)
"All right, is everyone here?" Mario asked as everyone group up in the War room again.
"We're here." Luigi said. "Did everyone had a good night's sleep?"
"Yep. We're good." Randy nodded. "Man, I wasn't expecting that I would sleep here in the Koopa King's Castle. It's like summer already with the temperature."
"Well get used to it! Because here in my territory it's always summer." Bowser laughed.
"Is this how it happens in winter season?"
"Eh. Temperature drops a bit, but that's because the lava isn't hot enough."
'I had no idea how Koopa live in hot temperatures but damn. Do they live in lava or something?'
"All right, you all know what we have to do right from yesterday?" Terra asked.
Tio nodded her head. "Yep. Our objective is to shut down the barrier that's preventing us from liberating Crossbell. There are six in total. Professor Schmidt only found three. Each one is located in the Mushroom Kingdom, The Koopa Kingdom, and Paldea."
"Peach has been looking into potential hideouts for the generator to be built in the Mushroom Kingdom side." Akira said. "Kamek is looking into the Koopa Kingdom side, right?"
"That's right." Kamek nodded his head. "Since the enemy is using a different form of energy than the spirit veins, we won't be able to find out through the map of the ley lines. Which is why I asked Ludwig, Arval, Tails, Tio, Alisa, Alhaitham, Sharon, Tita, Penny, and Iggy to build an energy radar to search for any energy being used."
"We were able to finish building the device just this morning when we examined the energy that was being used." Tails said. "According to the scanner, it was natural energy being mix together." Tails said. "Some were elements, but others were supernatural elements."
"How did you manged to scan the force field if it was in Crossbell?" Ann asked.
"We had Hoopa open a portal for one of our Parakoopa and hold up the scanner to the barrier." Kamek answered
"Lucky for him, there wasn't any anti-defense systems to use against him." Iggy said. "Otherwise he'll be toast!"
"We build over twenty devices due to the large group we are." Alisa smiled.
"Twenty? Shouldn't it be... I don't know... more?" Amy asked
"We're still building more of the devices and ask Hoopa to deliver them." Alhaitham asked. "Speaking off, do you need to sleep, Alisa? It was an all nighter."
"Oh, I'm fine. I got enough rest so it should be fine." Alisa smiled.
"All right, just don't over do it."
"Don't worry, I won't."
'Is it me or is Alisa and Alhaitham are pretty close?' Emma asked.
'Well, both of them are experts in technology but guess there are some sparks going on between them.' Celine replied
'Is it strange that I'm happy for... jealous for Alisa? Why would I since I have Levi?' Rean thought. 'Ooh... I'm becoming the worst person...'
"Hm? Something wrong, Rean?" Levi asked.
"No, it's nothing." Rean smiled.
"In any event, My group will be heading to Paldea as plan while Rean's group and Lloyd's group will be here in both the Koopa and the Mushroom Kingdom. Paldea is a large region so we should have around... two or three devices in position."
"We know our way in Paldea so you can count on us to guide you." Renne said.
"Oh yeah! It will be fun! Plus you can catch yourself solve Pokemon while you're at it." Nemona chuckled. "Once this is over, let's have a proper Pokemon battle!"
"I think we'll pass on the Pokemon battle with you." Nadia replied.
"Good call." Arven nodded in agreement.
"Morning everyone!" A voice said as Caelus, his Astral Express Colleagues, and Levi's siblings have arrived.
"Oh hey, it's the Astral Express gang, right?" Juna asked.
"That's right. Nice to meet you in person." Stelle smiled.
"Yeah! But man, I'm sleepy..." March 7th sighed.
"Well, next time, you should have slept early." Dan Heng scolded her.
"In any event, we'll be joining you on shutting down the barrier." Acheron said.
"We greatly appreciated it." Elie smiled.
Levi blinked as he stare at Furina who has a new appearance. Furina grew two itches tall with her chest size grew in C-Cups. Her clothes transform into blue jacket with belt-like attachments on the lower front. Underneath the jacket is a short sleeveless shirt with a black pure silk pleated cummerbund on her waist. She wears a blue short jeans with a black belt. She wears long white socks with black shoes. Furina's hair extended to reach her thighs.
"Wait, Furina is that you?" Levi asked as everyone else look and had an !? over their heads.
"Oh, so you've notice?" Furina giggled as her voice a bit deepen. "How do you like my transformation? Very more mature, right?"
Everyone sweatdrop while some like Ash, and Randy were aroused.
"Oh for crying out loud, it's like we're dealing with Rose." Celine muttered. "And I don't mean her voice."
Emblem Arianrhod chuckled. "True. Both of them are beautiful, but I prefer the cuter versions."
"I get the feeling the reaper here is turn on by her appearance." Noel looking at Randy with a smirk look.
"Hell yeah! I'm looking at a goddess!" Randy cheered.
Kevin Wolf Whistle. "Haha! Oh yeah! You gotta stay in that form Lady Furina! If you don't mind me asking, how about the two of us—" Ries with two cross on her foreheads grabbed Kevin's ass and twist it. "Aaagdededede!"
Everyone sweatdrop again.
Zhongli sighed with a palm face. "Furina, I told you this would happen."
"Oh lighten up, Zhongli. You gotta let loose and have some fun. Being mature is one thing but there's nothing wrong updating your look mature. Besides, I've gotta look the part." Furina giggled as Zhongli sighed
"Let's ignore the peanut gallery. Let's also discuss another important topic." Ei pull out the Sonorous Shell.
"Ah that's right! The Sonorous Shell!" Kevin said as Ries let go of his ass. "Ow... That's the artifact that was solten from the church! You said it was found in the Castle of Mirror in Mishelam, right?"
"Indeed. However, the artifact is damage." Zhongli said.
"What?!"
"I'm not entirely sure how but... perhaps the fight must have cause it to crack. Whatever the case, the artifact no longer functions."
"Tch... That's a damn shame..." Kevin muttered. "I have to report to the church about it."
"Don't lose hope just yet." Ei said as she put the artifact away.
"Huh? What do you mean by that?"
"That's a surprise dear priest." Miko said. "Now, is there anything else we need to discuss that was left out?"
"Oh, one more thing everyone!" Alear raise his hand, getting everyone's attention as he and Amia approach and standing next to the Archons and the Astral Express. "We have some wonderful news! It involves the Emblems."
"Yeah! We were able to forge new Emblem Rings!" Amia fist pump.
"New Emblem Rings?" Rean asked in surprise.
"That's right. Queen Lumera called us last night and told us the news. We return to Elyos to pick them up." Emblem Marth nodded.
"But I should warn you guys. The new Emblems are going to shock you." Emblem Rean nervous smile
"Oh? How do you mean?" Kurt asked
"Come on out, guys." Alear said
(BGM ended)
The new Emblems appeared before the group. The total was eleven as everyone has an ?! over their heads.
"EHHHHHH?!" They all shouted.
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Beacon of Light Awakens)
"So these are the new Emblems?" Rean asked in surprise as they see Emblem Mario, Emblem Ragna, Emblem Hakumen, Emblem Sora, Emblem Jin, Emblem Yu, Emblem Akira, Emblem Kirito, Emblem Eugeo, Emblem Kairi and Emblem Riku.
"Holy crap! It's Mario, Ragna, Jin, Hakumen?! Sora, Kairi, Riku, Yu, Joker, Kirito and Eugeo!?" Levi exclaimed
"Our leader is an Emblem!?" Ann gasped.
"Are you kidding me? Mario, Ragna, Jin, Hakumen, Sora, Kairi, Riku, Yu, Joker, Kirito and Eugeo are the new Emblems!" Ash shouted.
Izanami smirked, "Well this is unexpected."
"Oh woooow!" Rise eye sparkling. "Senpai as an Emblem still makes him so cool!"
"Yeesh! Queen Lumera's magic surprised me. Wait until the Saint and the others in the church find out about this." Kevin muttered.
Luigi sighed. "Mama Mia... why do I always be second best even as a potential Emblem."
"Trust me, we were as shocked as you are when Mother finished the ritual to summon new Emblems." Alear chuckled as he smiled. "We were able to bring eleven this time. We might make more in the future."
Flashback...
"Alear, Amia." Lumera called out as she's with Vander.
"Hey, Mother." Alear smiled as he and Amia hug her. "How is everything going for you?"
"Wonderful, my son. I have great news to share. The ritual is complete!"
"It work? That's amazing!" Amia expressed with a smile.
"Indeed. I was able to bring eleven new Emblems into the world. Here." Lumera pull out nine , Emblem Rings and two Emblem Bracelets.
"Nine new Emblems?" Amia asked.
"You'll be surprised who they are. Do you feel the invocation?" Lumera asked.
"Hmm..." Alear take the rings and Bracelets and give five to Amia. "Oh... I can feel the invocation coming to me!"
"Me too! Let's called them out." Amia nodded.
"Release the Azure, Emblem of the Dark One/ Jump High, Emblem of the Hammer!" The Divine Dragon Twins chanted
(BGM ended)
(Blazblue Central Fiction ost - True Blue) (Start to 0:13 then end at 0:27)
A blue light manifests from the ring as an Emblem emerges, revealing Ragna the Bloodedge where he opens his eyes. He revealed his black mechanical prosthetic which gleamed with power and then he summoned his Armara, swinging around until he took his stand from Blazblue Central Fiction.
(BGM ended)
(Super Mario Movie ost - Overworld Theme) (Start to end at 0:51 and end at 1:09)
A red energy manifests form the ring as an Emblem emerge from it, revealing Mario. Mario open his palm then makes fire appear then explode, manifesting a hammer as he swing it overhead, swings left and right, made it disappear and then take his battle stand of Super Smash Bros 4.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage ost - A Beacon of Light Awakes)
Emblem Mario and Ragna vanished and then reappeared.
"Hello. Was it you who summon me?" Emblem Ragna asked.
"Ragna!?" Amia exclaimed. "And is that, Mario!?"
"Mama Mia, where are we?" Emblem Mario look around. "Oh, hello! Alear and Amia! What's up?"
"I... don't believe it... We summon Emblems Versions of Mario and Ragna?" Alear asked in disbelief.
"From the looks of it, yes." Emblem Ragna look at his hand. "Damn, who would have thought I would become an Emblem. I'm not sure I'm even fit to be one but here we are."
"I suspected that I would be one. Of course, I'm sure it would make Luigi jealous." Emblem Mario rub his chin.
"I'm honestly surprised that the two of you became Emblems too." Emblem Marth said.
"Yeah. Oh, I can imagine everyone reaction." Emblem Rean rub his chin.
"Especially the original me. I have his memories of all that transpired."
"Same with me." Emblem Ragna said.
"Wow... Now I'm curious to know who are the others..." Alear look at the other Rings. "Ready to summon them, Amia?"
"Do you have to ask?" Amia smirked.
"Reach out the truth, Emblem of the Wild Card/March with resolve, Emblem of the White Void! Bring Order, Emblem of the Chill Ice/Light the Stars, Emblem of Starlight! Blow it away, Emblem of the Blue Rose/ Punish the wicked, Emblem of the Trickster! Light the darkness, Emblem of Purity/Walk in between, Emblem of Dream!" Alear and Amia chanted
"Unlock our potential, Emblem of the Heart!" Alear yelled as the Emblem Rings and Emblem Bracelet begin to react.
(BGM paused)
(Persona 4 the Anime ost - Sky's the Limit) (Start from 0:00 to 0:11)
A yellow surge of power manifested as the Emblem came out was none other then Yu Narukami. Yu opened his hand and summoned the Fool's card and crushed it. He swung his katana, left and right, and then summoned Izanami from behind and then took the Battle stand of his portrait of BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle.
(BGM ended)
(Blazblue Central Fiction ost - True Blue) (Start to 0:13 then end at 0:27)
A White energy manifest as the Emblem emerges. It was Hakumen. Hakumen readied his Odachi and swing left, right and then raised his Odachi with a white energy and slam it down. Hakumen then swirl his Odachi and took his BlazBlue Central Fiction Stand.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming True Blue)
A blue surge of power emerges from the Emblem Ring as the Emblem Jin Kisaragi emerges. Jin took a step as ice begin to spread from each step, then he draw Yukianesa and took a Iaijutsu stand and unleashed a light blue slash. Jin sheath Yukianesa and then took his stand of his BlazBlue Cross Tag Battle portrait.
(BGM ended)
(Sword Art Online: Alicization ost - Adama) (Start to 0:00 and end at 0:15)
A black surge of power manifests from the Emblem Ring as the Emblem is revealed to be Kirito. Kirito readied his Night Sky Sword as he swing left, jumped into the air and then swung to his left, creating a wide slash. Kirito then summons another night sky sword where he jump upside down, spin rapidly for a combo slash to reveal, and then forms a slash as he lands on his feet. Kirito got up from his feet and took a pose where he step forward, head tiny slightly tilt to the right with a smirk on his face.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Alicization ost - Adama)
A blue energy manifest from the Emblem Ring as Eugeo emerges from it. Eugeo open his eyes as his blue rose sword glow blue energy as he swing left, right, swirl and then took a stand and thrust. Eugeo then raised his sword high, swirling it and then take a stand of the Sword Art Online Memory Defrag Official Visual Collection.
(BGM ended)
(Kingdom Hearts III ost - Let Me Face My Fears) (Start to 0:37 and end at 0:48)
A pink energy manifest form the Emblem Ring as Kairi emerges from it. Kairi open her eyes as she smiled as fly around and then summon her Keybalde and raise it high into the sky, releasing a ray of light as she landed on her feet. Kairi then her stand of Kingdom Hearts III portrait.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Let Me Face My Fears)
A Gray energy manifest from the ring as Riku appeared from it. Riku took his battle stand and then spin slash, swirling his Keyblade and summon light and darkness in the palm of his hand and crushes it as he smirked. Riku did his pose from Kingdom Hearts three Portrait.
(BGM ended)
(Resuming Let Me Face My Fears)
A Brown energy manifest from the Emblem Ring as Sora emerge from it. Sora slowly rotating his body as he fells, then open his eyes as he flew around with his cheerful smile. Sora then landed on his feet, swirling his Keyblade and place it on his shoulders. Then he tap his Kingdom Key Keyblade to the ground and took his stand of Kingdom Hearts III.
(BGM ended)
(Fire Emblem Engage: A Beacon of Light Awakens)
Emblem Jin, Emblem Hakumen, Emblem Sora, Emblem Kairi, Emblem Riku, Emblem Yu, Emblem Joker, Emblem Kirito and Emblem Eugeo appeared to the group.
"Hello. Thank you for summoning us." Emblem Yu said.
"Oh... my..." Alear stare in shock with Amia, Emblem Rean, Emblem Marth, along with Lumera and Vander were surprised.
"Whoa! Check it out! We're Emblems!" Emblem Sora smirked.
"This is so cool! Hello! I'm Emblem Kairi!" Emblem Kairi smiled.
"This is gonna be one... big announcement." Emblem Rean said as Alear, Amia, Emblem Marth nodded their heads in agreement.
End of Flashback...
"Haha! Hello, everyone!" Emblem Mario greeted.
"Oh COME ON!?" Bowser roared. "The last thing I wanted was another Mario!"
"Wow! That's so awesome!" Sora eye sparking. "It's like I'm looking at a handsome version of me!"
"Hey! We're both the same person so we're both awesome." Emblem Sora smirked.
"And a total Goofball." Emblem Riku and Riku said in unity.
"Hey!" Both Sora yelled as both Kairis giggled.
"Well, this is rather surprising, wouldn't you say, Hakumen?" Jingliu asked.
"Yes." Hakumen said. "Seeing another version of me... I am unsure how I feel."
"Then the two of us thought the same." Emblem Hakumen said.
"But that's great! We got more Emblems friends to join the Emblem family." Elliot cheered.
"Well, that's a nice way of putting it. But glad we can help I guess." Emblem Ragna said.
"Since we got some new Emblems, how about we discuss about rearranging new Emblem Ring and Bracelet wearers?" Alear suggested.
"Right. Since there are a lot of them now, we should—"
(BGM ended)
Suddenly, Mario's ARCUS Alpha is ringing and he answered
"Hello? Toadswo—"
"MASTER MARIO! HEEEEEELP!" Toadsworth cried.
"Whoa, Toadsworth, what's wrong?" Mario asked
"T-T-T-The Ebon Defense Force! The Ebon Defense Force! They're attacking Toad Town and the Castle!"
(BGM ended)
Everyone had an ! over their heads.
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Dark Clouds Gather)
"What!?" Rean gasped
"They're attacking Toad Town!?" Lloyd exclaimed.
Levi growled. "I'm going to kill them!"
"I'm the one who's gonna kill them!" Bowser yelled. "No one attacks Toad Town but ME!"
"Come on! We got to hurry and rescue them!" Rean yelled.
(BGM ended)
Before that...
(Trails into Reverie ost - Invisible Hand in the Shadows)
Peach was in her room as she was looking at the map of the entire Mushroom Kingdom.
"Princess, you should be resting by now." Toadsworth came in with a serving board with a cup of tea. "It's already nearly 9 and you haven't gone a wink of sleep! It's not good for you."
"I know Toadsworth, but I'm fine. However, I can't help but worried about the meeting." Peach said. "I'm looking all over the map for any potential hideouts that I mark. I must do what I must as the Mushroom Kingdom's princess to protect my Kingdom from harms like the EDF and the fake Rufus."
"And yet, you haven't done much with Bowser."
"Ironic, isn't it?"
"Yes, but pardon me. It was uncalled for, Princess..."
Peach giggled. "Don't sweat it, Toadsworth. We will have to deal with that eventually. I'm just worried about the situation about that declaration."
"It's madness." Toadsworth sighed as he pour a cup of tea. "Never I imagine the Fake Rufus Albarea would make such a dangerous declaration!"
"Just what was Elysium thinking?" Peach wondered. "Or rather the administrator..." 'I'm worried about what everyone said. With the chaos that has been going around... The failed coup d'etat in Heimdallr... the chaos in Nord Highland... None of it were ideals to the co-supreme leaders. Yet it was their help that sparked the evil to start a war. Every action was filled with malice. Especially that other Rean... the Chaos Heart... So much information was after the meeting. I'm worried about the situation in Paldea... I just hope Florian's group can heal it... But now I'm worried what other horrors has this fake Rufus and Xehanort have plan...'
(BGM ended)
KABOOOOOM!
"Waaah!" Peach screamed as she and Toadsworth cover their heads. "What was that?!"
"I-I don't know! Is Bowser attacking us?!" Toadsworth asked, looking around until Eugeo burst in.
"P-Princess!" Eugeo yelled. "We got trouble! Hostile people are attacking Toad Town!"
(Trails into Reverie ost - Counterattack Signal)
"What?!" Peach gasped.
In Toad Town...
"WAAAAAAH!" One of the Toads were screaming as bombs were launch into the sky and the people begin to run out of the way as the explosion caused damage to the town.
"We're under attack! Someone heeeelp! It isn't Bowser this time!" The other Toad running around in circles as charging into Toad Toad were a group of humans wearing mask, wearing red clothes.
"Go my comrades! Reduce this town to ashes!" One of the members yelled.
"For the—"
"H-Hey! Don't say that!" The man yelled at them and then the goons charge into Toad Town.
"Stop right there!" A voice yelled as Human Soldiers of the Mushroom Kingdom along with Toads with spears in their hands aim at them. "I don't know who you are, but you're under arrest!"
"Hah! Fools! Come on, men! Let's get rid of them!" The man yelled as they charge to the Toad.
The Rifleman begin firing toward the buildings, houses and toward the running Toads, humans, and Faunus as some of them got shut and fell on the ground with broken windows.
"MEOW!" A voice roared as something fast swooped in and slashes them.
"Augh!" One Group was knock on the ground as a girl kick the other and then readied her claws as she swoop in, slashing the man in the masks.
"Meow! You won't be attacking this town!" Taokaka hissed. "Tao, won't let you, meow!"
"It's one of those annoying bracers! Kill her!"
The Swordsman lung toward her to slash her, only for Taokaka to dodge and disarm then and then claw them, grabbed one for a headbutt and then throw one to knock the other away. Taokaka then long toward with her claws out and slash through the Rifle man and then unleash a flurry of claw attacks by going through them and then the slashes converted into damage, knocking the men on their feet.
"Meow! You're getting a big punishment, meow!" Taokaka smirked until her cat senses sense an attack and she duck. "Meow!?"
Then bombs throw thrown at her as Taokaka jump away and then more bullets were aimed at her as she shielded herself.
"Meow!?" Taokaka hissed as she see more man in masks.
"Don't think you're win this one! Come on men, this burn this town!" One of the mask man yelled
"Not if we have anything to say about it!" A voice yelled as a Goomba headbutted him.
"Augh!" He grunted as he turn and see Koopas, humans, Faunus, Makoto Nanaya, Sky Guys with a bandana on his head and a Parakoopa readied his fist.
"Tao, you okay?" Makoto Nanaya asked.
"Meow! My Bracer buddies, meow!" Taokaka smirked. "Come on, everyone! Let's kick these butts, meow!"
Elsewhere in Toad Town...
The Man in mask were firing bullets toward the mushroom houses while the other begin throwing bombs and pull out energy guns to charge and firing and destroy houses. A couple of their man are battling against the Mushroom Kingdom Soldiers and were even with each other until one of the man were aiming to shoot toward the man and firing a laser blast and knocking them away.
"Augh!" He yelled as one of the masked men smirked and go in for the kill.
"I think not." A voice said as something slashed through the man.
"Augh!"He winched as it revealed to be Hibiki Kohaku who lung toward the soldiers, slashing through one, jumping over one, and stomping on his face, hoping and then vanishing with crows and then reappearing and impaling the abdomen on one mask men.
"Augh!" He winched as Hibiki created clones of himself and each one of them lung toward the Mask Man who are fighting back with their swords, only for them to vanish with a swing, and Hibiki slashed through them each, and then teleported around them and reappeared behind them as phantom slashes knock them on the ground.
"Aaaugh!"
"I suspected something was amiss with a sudden increase of "visitors". Which is why we anticipated your arrival and prepared for your surprise," Hibiki said.
Elsewhere in Toad Town...
"Aaugh!" The Mask man was knocked onto the ground as it revealing Kagura swirling his Zweihander and turning to the Innocent Toads while some of the Toads were shot. "Get to safety, now."
"Y-Yes! Thank you, Kagura!" One Toads pick up the other Toads and they take off.
"Tch." Kagura growled. "I should have known something like this was gonna happen... They had the gall to attack this town. They've made a big mistake."
"Indeed, Lord Kagura." Nagahiro Sakiguchi clapping his hands as he, along with Michiru Fukuroi, Hyota Ashikaga, Manabo Sotoin, Sosaku Yubiwa, and Mayumi Dojima finish dealing with the other Mask Men. "However, I'm rather curious to know how they managed to get pass the security and traps we set up against them."
"A very good question, however we can solve that after we clean up." Hyota suggested
"Yeah. Especually these bastards deserve a major beating." Michiru palm fist.
Elsewhere in Toad Town...
Ka-fai was drinking his tea at a table in a restaurant but he let out a sigh with the fighting going on.
"Can't an old man relax in peace with his cup of tea?" He wondered.
"Oi, old man!" A group of masked man approached and aimed their rifles at him.
"Are you deaf? Why aren't you screaming and going to hide like those cowardly toads?"
"Cowardly you say? Shouldn't that reply to you, attacking an innocent town like this in a foreign land?" Ka-fai asked "Tell me, why are you so eager to destroy this fine Kingdom and not enjoy this fine peace?"
"Peace? This Kingdom is an eyesore. Wait, why am I talking about this? Since you're not afraid to die, then begone!" The Masked Man raised his sword.
"You guys are so boorish." A voice spoke as something slash them.
"AAAUGH!" The IDF forces knock to the ground.
"What... the hell..?!"
"You... bitch...!"
"Why don't you guys take a nap while I'll deal with your buddies." Shizuna smirked as her eyes glow a bit.
"Take her down!" One of the Mask Man yelled as they aim their rifle and then begin firing toward her, but Shizuna deflecting them and then lung and slash through them. "Augh!"
Shizuna lung toward the next batch of Mask Man as she jump and kick one down and then she swing her sword against one of the swordsman and they swing, only to be disarm and slash through him and then backflip as the Mask man firing bullets at her.
"Zeroth Form, Duality!" She yelled as she long and slash through the Mask Men.
"Aaaaugh!"
"You bitch!" One of the men aim his rifle at her until a girl charged in and slashed her. "Nngh!"
"Hey, you punks leave him alone! How dare you attack the people of this town!" Anelace aim her tachi. "As a Bracer, I will not allow innocent civilians be harm! You are under arrest!"
"Another bracer?!" A Mask man growled.
"Kill her too!" The other Mask man yelled.
"You won't be doing any killing!" Anelace readied her Tachi as she long and slash one of the man and knock them out as two men slash her but she block and disarm and slash through them, knocking them to the ground, and then dash at superhuman speed and took down two more.
"Aaugh!"
"Woohoo. All right that outta—" Anelace turns her head and see Yu-Kai. "K-Ka-fai Pappy?!"
Ah, hello Anelace. Wasn't expecting to see you here." Ka-Kai rubbing his beard.
"I didn't expect to see you here, either! It's good to see you again, Pappy!"
"Ahh, so she's…" Shizuna mused, examining Anelace who then turned to her.
"Hm? Who's this?"
"Huh. I was wondering why there wasn't much commotion going on here." A voice said as they look up and saw Jubei on the rooftop. "Seem we got a couple of strong youngsters."
"Wait, is that a cat?" Anelace asked.
"Ooh. Nothing ordinary about this one. I can sense he's very strong." Shizuna grinned.
"Why do I get the feelin' this younger here is dangerous when she's happy?" Jubei hummed. "Well, you don't appear to be leading the enemy here. So I imagine you're a wanderer around these parts. Wish we can talk, but I've got some rogues to clean up."
In Inazuma Distract...
"Hey, isn't this the District to Inazuma?" One of the Mask Man asked
"Yeah, I believe so, yes."
"Who cares where it is or not. Come on, we got orders to complete."
"Oh? Then mind sharing them with us?" A voice asked
"Huh?" One Mask Man look around until he was slash through. "Augh!"
"Wha—" One of the Rifle Man aim his gun at someone, only to by slashed by someone else. "Augh!"
"W-Who the hell—"
"Ah, do forgive us, but you brought it upon yourselves." The man turn his back revealing to be Ayato Kamisato with Akaya Kamisato.
"We won't let you lay a hand on this distract, or any other distract you horrible terrorist seized." Ayaka aim her sword at them.
Elsewhere in Toad Town.
"Aaugh!" One of the Mask Mens were cut down by Diamant as Alcryst firing his arrow as Lapis (Fire Emblem) lung toward to slash through one and then the other while Citrinne rain down lightning on them.
"Bzzzzzzt!?"
"Hopes this look cool!" Amber galloping on his horse pass through a couple of Mask Men.
"Augh!'
"None shall pass my Iron Wall!" Jade readied her Armor as the Mask Men firing their bullets at her Shield but no effect as she dash toward to slash them, but they dodged until Alcryst fired his orbal shots at them and Lapis crush them by slashing through them.
"Hah. So much for a nice stroll." Diamant muttered. "But it looks like your new bow is working well, Alcryst."
"Yeah. It works like an ordinary bow but produces its own arrows, no different to a Magic Bow. Still. We must fight to protect this town."
"Right. Now! With me!" Diamant raised his sword.
Elsewhere again...
"Blood Scythe!" Naoto Kurogane lung and slash a couple of Mask Men.
"Augh!"
"The hell is with this guy!?" One of the Mask men yelled. "He can control blood?!"
"You bastards got some nerve attacking this town." Naoto palm fist. "I won't let you cause any more harm while I'm here!"
"Hah! And what can you possibly do? You're alone you blood brat! Get him!"
"You barbarians need to learn your place." A voice spoked as lightning stuck them.
"Aaaaugh!" One Mask men screamed.
"What the?! Who the hell—" One aiming his gun until a magic circle pin him down. "Augh!"
Then more Mask Men were men down to the ground.
"Whoa! What the heck?" Naoto Kurogane gasped. "Was that magic? Wait... that voice... I know that voice..." He look around. "Raquel? Raquel, is that you?!"
"Hmph. I see that you are well, Naoto." A girl's voice said as she teleported from the rooftop. "I should expect nothing less from my servant."
"Raquel..." Naoto Kurogane sighed happily. "It's you... I've finally found you..."
A gunfire interrupted as a bullet pass as Raquel tilt her head and she and Naoto turn their heads and see more Mask Men.
"You got nerve pinning down our comrades like that!" One of the Mask men aim his gun. "You're gonna regret attacking us!"
"Bastards!" Naoto Kurogane lung toward them. "Raaaaaugh!"
In Peach's Castle...
"Mask men attacking Toad Town..." Peach staring at the balcony... "There's no doubt about it. It's the Ebon Defense Force in disguise."
"Princess!" A Toad barge into the room. "Mask man! Mask men are barging into the castle!"
"Tell everyone in the castle to hide." Peach turned around and headed to the door.
"W-Where are you going princess?"
"To defend my home."
"B-But princess! It's too dangerous!" Toadsoworth exclaimed.
"Toadswoth, I will not allow these horrible people to attack my home and my kingdom. They're different compared to Bowser. He only does minor damage and scare my people. The EDF won't hesitate to spill innocent blood. It is my duty to protect my people." Peach said
"Princess..."
"Princess." Eugeo readied his sword. "I respect your will, but please let me handle them."
"No, Eugeo. We will kick them out, together." Peach summon her Orbal Halberd. "Now come."
"Understood!" Eugeo nodded as he and Peach take off.
Peach and Eugeo running through the Castle Hallways and they spotted Military Monsters and Archaisms.
"They've already made it this far. We'll encounter more soldiers. But I must rescue any people who were surrounded by any enemies in my castle." Peach said with determination.
"I'm with you Princess. Let's just hope no one is badly hurt by this..." Eugeo said as they explore around the hallways as they Military Monsters spotted and charge toward them as Eugeo lung toward to swing his sword as one block with its sword but Eugeo push it back as one slid while the other charge toward Peach until she swirl her Halbard for a slam attack on the Monster's head.
Two Military Monsters charge in as Peach summon a pink magic circle to form a barrier and bounce the monsters and then she imbued her Halbard with the pink energy and throw it woard the monster to impale through, then teleport around it and then appeared from above and impale the ground, releasing pink energy to harm them while Eugeo slash through one monster and then slash twice on the other, killing them both as the other Military monster who got back on their feets charge toward Peach and Eugeo.
Peach reclaim her Halbard as she throw heart projections against the Military Monsters while Eugeo manifest blue rose vines and launch, capturing and then absorbing the monsters' HP, killing them.
They continue onward until they had screaming.
"HEEEEEELP!" A group of Toads running from Archaisms around the room as the Archaisms following help
"Are they playing tag or... is this how Toads normally escape?" Eugeo asked with a sweatdrop too his face.
"Oh, they always do this. It's their charming way." Peach giggled. "Now, let's go!" Peach channeling energy and then firing laser beams toward the Archaisms Sneak Gunner Units and knock them away as Eugeo lung toward and slash through them, then follow up with series of slashes to destroy them.
"Oh, Princess, Eugeo, thank you!" A Toad cried.
"It's okay." Peach knee down and patted his head. "Find somewhere to hide while I'll clean up this mess."
"Yes, Princess..." The Other Toad said as the Toads fled.
"Let's go, Eugeo." Peach said as Eugeo nodded as they leave the room and go back to the hallway and then arrived at the Castle Garden where Mask Soldiers patrolling the area.
"Found anyone here?" One Mask Soldier asked.
"No. All I see is the garden itself. I doubt we'll find anything here."
Peach look around and spotted Chain Chomps sleeping as Peach got a light bulp.
"Anyway, I doubt the princess is here. Can't we just head to her room upstairs?"
"Our scouts already inform us that she wasn't there so she's somewhere else."
"Grrrr..."
"Hm? What was that?" One of the Mask Man readied their rifles to the direction of the growl and then gasped in horror behind their mask as they see Chain Chomps.
"C-Chain Chomps?!" The other exclaimed. "Raaaaaagh!" He fired at them but the bullets bounce off.
The Chain Chomps charge at the Mask man as they scream as running away until a Dome trapped them with and explosion inside erupted. The Mask Man fell on the ground unconscious as Peach came out of hiding.
"Good boys." Peach pull out Bones and the chain chomps happily chow down on the bones as Eugeo place handcuffs on them.
"Okay, let's hope we can capture them all for interrogation." Eugeo said.
Peach sighed. "I might have an idea what the co-supreme leaders were planning to do here with the generator is here..." Peach said as she and Eugeo headed out the garden and then make their way down the hallways.
They've spotted more Mask Man patrolling the castle, looking for Peach until Peach used her Final Smash to put them to sleep and then Eugeo cuffed them and shove them into the closet and lock the door. They headed upstairs and head to the Castle Libery where they see the Mask Men taking a couple of Toads and a few human hostages with their Pokemon.
"All right, this is your last chance, where is Princess Peach?" A Mask Man asked
"I told you, we don't know!" A Toad respond. "Please don't hurt us!"
"Do you know what you're doing?!" A human yelling at them. "What do you want with her anyway?"
"None of your business." A Mask man answered.
"I should have known these guys don't know anything. But we'll use them as hostiles until the Princess shows herself." A Mask Man smirked.
"That don't be necessary." Peach said as the throw Aerial Dust on them.
"Gah!"
"Blue Rose Prison!" Eugeo summon a magic circle underneath him as blue vines sporut and launch to bind the Mask Men.
"Nhg!" One Mask Men winched
"The hell?!"
"Princess!" A Toad cheered.
"Nngh! You think this vine can stop us?!" One Mask man yelled as he tried to break free, only for his strength to be sap. "H-Huh!? Hey, what's going on here?!"
"My sword—no... my magic is capable of neutralizing and sapping my enemy's strength. Tell us, why are you after the princess?" Eugeo demand.
"Ngh! Like we'll tell a dog like you who obeys her."
"So be it then." Eugeo snapped his finger as an icy explosion struck the Mask Man.
"Aaaaugh!" They yelled in agony as they fell unconscious
"Are you all all right?" Peach asked.
"Y-Yes, Princess! Thank you!" A Human staff bow in thanks.
"I'm glad that you're okay. But it's Eugeo you should be thanking, not me."
"There's no need for that. I'm glad that we stop them from doing any more harm to anyone here." Eugeo smiled.
"But how did those men get into the castle. They're usually guards here!"
"They must have snuck into the castle through other means. Or they overwhelm the guards. I have to look into the matter. In the meanwhile, please find a place to hide until I clean up this mess."
"U-Understood Princess." A Toad nodded.
"Please be careful, Princess." The other Toad said as they take off to find somewhere to hide.
"Let's go, Eugeo." Peach said.
"Yes!" Eugeo nodded after he cuffed the Mask man.
Then Peach and Eugeo heard the explosion as the floor shook.
"W-What was that?!" Peach exclaimed.
"An explosion?! No... Don't tell me!" Eugeo grits his teeth as they head downstairs.
Peach and Eugeo spotted Archaism patrolling the area and Peach threw her Orbal Halbard to destroy them while Eugeo slash the other one as they keep going and heard more explosions coming from the throne room area. They headed to the throne room.
"You savages! Monsters!" Toadsworth yelling at the Mask Men who capture a couple of Toads and Toadsworth. "How could you do villains go capture innocent people, attack our beloved town and go so far to blow up this castle with us with it!?"
(BGM ended)
"Shut up you old fart." A Mask Man said exasperated.
"Old fart!? How dare you to disrespect your elders you whipper—" The Mask Man .aim his rifle at him. "— eeeeek!"
(Trails of Cold Steel IV ost - Constraint)
"Don't make me pull a bullet over your oversize mushroom head you old fossil." He threatened.
"Eeeek! You monster! You're worse than Bowser!"
"Hey, isn't this old Toad supposed to be the Princess's butler or something?" A Mask man asked
"Oh, yeah. I recall something like that. Perhaps he knows where that princess went."
"That won't be necessary." Peach spoked as she and Eugeo came into the throne room.
"Ah, look who's finally here." One of the Mask men smirking underneath his mask.
"You certainly kept us waiting, princess."
"I have a suspicion who you are underneath that mask. But tell me. What motive was for you to attack Toad Town, attack this castle, terrorize my people and seek me out?" Peach asked
"This kingdom is nothing more than a blight. However, its massive landscape would prove very beneficial to our cause."
"Your "cause"... I assume your co-supreme leaders thought that you would trespass not only my kingdom illegally, but also plan to seize the Mushroom Kingdom through terrorism, Ebon Defense Force?"
The Mask men had an ?! over their heads.
"There is no need for you to play innocent with me. I know who's beside those masks. To think of your co-supreme leaders who made such a madness statement to Erebonia and Calvard, but also attacked the Mushroom Kingdom because of its landscape? No. There is something more to it. The destruction you set on Toad Town, the attack on my castle, and now searching for me. This isn't just a terrorizing act. But also an assassination. Am I wrong?"
Eugeo had an !? over his head as he grit his teeth. "Assassination..."
"Heh." One of the Mask Men smirked.
"I guess the princess has a brain in that head of hers." The other replied.
"Our co-supreme leaders see you as nothing more than a nuisance. A threat to our goal. You, along with the Mario Brothers, Class VII and the Koopa King who help aid killing our late chancellor Osborne's death! As well as insulting his honor! What more deserving for a detestable woman like yourself?" One of the Mask Men glared underneath his mask. "You along with those Class VII scums, heroes and Koopa King will feel our wrath!"
"As I thought." Peach sighed. "I pity you, Ebon Defense Force. For you to follow those madmen... but also go so far as to transgress for the ideals of peace, even though your Co-supreme leaders "wish" for no bloodshed. But I see that was nothing more than a lie. They just want revenge on me and everyone you mention for their defeat. Assassinating royalty is a capital offense, one that will trigger a death penalty for you Ebon Defense Force, and your co-supreme leaders. But that will only add more crimes to that list once this is over. I'll never understand you Ebon Defense Force, or the people who follow your co-supreme leaders. Instead of facing reality, you would commit countless crimes to create a "utopia" through pandemonium."
(BGM ended)
"It really is heartbreaking how much you would stoop so low through propaganda."
(Kai no Kiseki ost - Boss Theme 8) (Timodus)
"That is why I will not allow your transgression, nor your co-supreme leaders' crimes to continue on further." Peach draw her Halberd. "What happened to Osborne was an act of mercy. He never wanted this, but circumstances made him the man he is. That is why I help "free" him from his curse."
Peach then glared. "And now you who blindly follow a dictator who spreads lies, falsehood, threaten and brainwash innocent people. I will never allow you to do the same to any other countries that you spread chaos and deceit." She swirl her Halberd and aim at the Mask Men. "Members of the Ebon Defense Force. I am placing you under arrest."
"Hah! Look at you acting all cocky princess!" One of the Mask men smirked.
"We have you outnumbered." One of the Mask Men said as more Mask Men with Military Monsters came in from the throne room entrance with their rifles out. "A Weak Princess like you has no chance, even with your dog by your side."
"Tch. Princess..." Eugeo growled, taking his battle stand.
"Don't fret Eugeo." Peach smiled at him. "Can I count on you to watch my back? I don't want Toadsworth and all the innocent they kidnapped to be harm. So can I count on you to help me free them and punish the EDF for their crimes?"
"Princess..." Eugeo trailed off but then nodded. "Yes, of course!"
Peach turn took her battle stand. "All right, Ebon Defence Force. You may have numbers on your side, I will not allow you to terrorize my people. So come at me."
"You got spine, I'll give you that. Then to Gehenna to you Princess!" One of the Mask Men aim his rifle at her and begin shooting.
Peach summon a barrier around herself and Eugeo as they form combat links and then Peach raise her Orbal Halbard and form a force field to prevent Toadsworth and the other captives from getting harm.
Eugeo impale Blue Rose Sword to the ground, generating ice and that spread through the floor and throwing ice shards toward the Mask Men, forcing them to jump away.
"Son of a—" One of the Rifle men aim and fired toward Eugeo and Peach.
Peach swirling her orbal Helbard for a spinning shield and then toss her Helbard toward two Mask Swordsmen who jump out of the way as she lung toward them. The Swordsman lung at Peach to slash her, but she over them and then pull out a Frying Pan and smack their heads then switch to Golf Club and knock them on their feet as one of the Mask Men shooting at her. Eugeo raise his arm to create a wall of ice to shield Peach as the Military Monsers and Mask Mens firing at Eugeo.
Eugeo delfecting the bullets and then the Military Monsters tackled him until Eugeo block and push it aside while the other one claw attack him. Eugeo block then kick the monster away and then summon ice shards to rotate around himself and launch them toward the Mask Men who move out of the way and begin firing. Peach pulling out a turnip and throw it at the Mask Men.
The other Mask Men split up and begin firing from different angles toward Peach and Eugeo but Peach grabbed her Orbal Halbard and then imbued wit pink energy to spin around to send slash projections which force them to duck. Peach jump and throw her Halberd toward the group of Rifles and Swordsman as they dodge and Peach lung at them. She landed on her feet as she throw a punch high kick, grabbed her Halbard, jump spin and slash the Mask Men, then summon a magic circle underneath her and raise her staff to summon a gust of wind to launch the Mask Men into the air.
Eugeo lung toward the flying mask men to slash through them, leaving traces of ice on them while the other Mask man swordsman lung toward to slash them. Peach clash with one while the other join in and then a third one for a slash, but she block each and parried their attacks as she swirl her Hlabard gracefully slash them while Eugeo five and kick one of them away.
The Mask Rifle Men begin firing at them as Peach swirl her Halberd for a spinning shield and then see cloak her staff with pink energy, then she sent out multiple slash projections at them. They dodged as Eugeo lung toward one of the Rifle Men as the Military Monsters stop him by getting in front of them, only to move around then and then impale them and used Sonic Leap on them, killing them.
The Mask Men swordsman lung toward Eugeo and Peach while the Mask Men Rifle readied their aim. Peach swing her Halbard as the Mask swordsman block and parried her as two of them lung to slash through her.
"Mgh!" She grunted as Peach swirl her Halbard and toss it.
Peach's Halberd spins and orbits around her to slash the Mask Swordsman, then she grabbed and then impale the ground to cause a surge of power to knock them awhile while Eugeo parried the Mask Men swordsman, then thrust them as they block.
The Mask Men firing toward Peach and Eugeo as their colleagues move our of the way. Peach and Eugeo run around the bullets and then lung toward them until the Mask Men lung at them to stop them, only for Eugeo to summon ice shards and throw it at them as Peach swirling her Halbard to deflect the bullets and then slash through each of them and then she aim and fired orbal lasers on them to knock them and forcing the other Mask Men to take over.
"Tundra Thorn!" Eugeo yelled as a blue magic circle appeared underneath him and then spread a barricade of ice vines toward the Mask Man.
The Rifle men firing toward the vines but it bounce off until it tackle them and pull them while awhile the swordsman swinging their sword, only for them to be impale in the shoulders and pull them to Eugeo.
"Blue Rose Falchion!" Eugeo yelled as his Blue Rose Sword glow with blue energy lung toward the Mask Men, slahsing through each of them, then turn around and thrusting through them and finish it off by slashing through them with a wide blue slash.
"Aaaugh!" They grunted.
"Damn you!" One of the Mask Swordsman lung at Eugeo, only for Peach to Peach Bomber him. " Augh!"
Peach imbued and extended the range of her Halbard as she unleash a spin slash to unleash slash projection toward the Mask Men who shield themselves with their weapons and then push to the walls. Then Peach throw Albion Wolf onto them as the massive laser beam cause a large destruction explosion on them.
The other Mask Men lung toward Peach to slash her, but she block and parried them as she slahs through each one, then elbow one of them, high heel kick the other, impale the floor with her Halbard for a circular kick on them, and then jump into the air with her Halbard and then spin gracefully and aiming, firing laser beams toward the Mask Men.
Eugeo impale the ground to freeze the floor to make the Mask Men flip on their feet, then make the ice shatter and launch and hit the remaining Mask Men. They shield themselves as the shard leave slash marks on them and then Peach raised her hands with pink energy, then she wave her arms to form hearts around herself, then snapped her fingers as the Hearts launch them to the Mask Mens.
The Masks Men quickly jump out of the way as all of them dodge from a pink explosion attack. Peach aim and fire a pink energy to the ceiling and then a large pink magic circle appeared and bombard the Mask Men with pink spheres, exploding on them. Eugeo taken this to his advantage as he surround himself in a blue aura, pose a Knight pose, summoning multiple Ice Blocks from behind the Mask Men, pushing them away from the walls and then raise his sword and launch the ice cubes into the ceiling and then replace it with a large blue magic circie where multiple Blades made out of ice rain down on the Mask Man, slashing through them.
The Rifle Mask Men grunted as they begin firing at Peach and Eugeo, but Peach form a force field around herself and Eugeo. Peach channel energy with a magic circle underneath her summon multiple portals from the walls. Peach then throw her Halbard to one of the portals where it impale through the Mask Men, striking them all and then Peach grabbed her Halbard, jump into the air as she spin and then impale the ground, causing the ground to shook with pink surge of power to knock all of the Mask Men into the air.
"AAAAAAAAUGH!" They yelled in agony and then fell on the ground in defeat.
(BGM ended)
"Uuuurgh..." All of the Mask Men groaned.
Peach wipe the sweat off her forehead. "Whew..."
"Impossible..." A Mask Man groaning, rising his head, looking at Peach. "How can a squad of Elite Soldiers be beaten by a Princess who gets kidnapped every time?!"
Peach giggled. "That's what you get for trespassing, Ebon Defence Force. You also forget I'm also a Fighter in Smash Bros. I've dealt with this situation before."
"Is she really a princess?!"
'I am rather curious why she let herself gets kidnapped, though...' Eugeo thought until they head footsteps.
"PEACH!" Mario yelled as he, Luigi, Daisy, Rean, Levi, Alisa, Alhaitham, Kirito, Asuna, a bunch of people barge in. "Are you—Mama Mia!"
"Mama Mia, what happened here?" Luigi looking at the groaning Mask Men on the floor.
Peach giggled. "We had some clean up to do. Can I ask you all to help me arrest them?"
"Heh." Daisy smirked. "You got it girlfriend."
One Arrest later...
(Trails into Reverie ost - Invisible Hand in the Shadows)
"Those sons of a bitches!" Mario punching the tables with anger on his face. "I'm-a-gonna do something I've never done before with those EDF Bastards!"
"Mario, calm down!" Luigi holding him down with his hands on his brothers soldiers. "I understand you bro, I hate them too for this but—"
"Those EDF bastards are full of shit!" Daisy palm fist. "Not only would they insult my girl, but also try to assassinate her by destroying Toad Town!? That Fake Rufus is a piece of shit!"
"Okay, it's official. I'm going to murder all of the EDF and those fake Rufus and Xehanort." Levi cloak in his battle aura.
"All right, everyone, let's cool out jets before things will turn into a bloodbath." Kirito waving down his hands. "Looks, I hate everything that fake Rufus and Xehanort are doing. But killing those EDF won't solve anything."
"Tell that to Noel since he seems to enjoy killing them." Marnie said.
"Everyone, I understand how some of you feel. But I rather not result in bloodshed. Nor planning on having them executed for trying to assassinate me. If anything, we must focus on stopping the Co-supreme leaders before they will do more harm to the world like they already have." Peach said.
"But..." Levi muttered.
"Peach is right." Rean nodded. "The EDF who are here were captured and taken into custody by Mr. Kagura and imprisoned them in jail. But according to Kagura, some of them have escaped and gone into hiding. We need to find them and arrest them."
"But how are we going to do that?" Asuna asked.
"Don't worry about that. I suspected something like this would happen." Kagura said. "I had a feeling that the co-supreme leaders were pulling out another shit that doesn't make sense. Which is why we had to carefully monitor Toad Town in the shadows after what happened in Crossbell. Think about it, It must have been Elysium who calculated how to get past Crossbell security system and plan that destruction in Nord. With that in mind, I had my man hide in the shadows to report back to me so we can neutralize the EDF. The results were... not what I had hoped."
"Perhaps Elysium must have predicted we would counter this problem and sent the backup plan." Hibiki sighed. "That AI poses an even more dangerous power than I anticipated."
"Yeah. That is what pisses us off. There were minor casualties from the attack, and many were injured from the terrorist attack. And count of property damage. This is completely worse compared to how Bowser attacked Toad Town."
"Yes..." Peach sadden. "Except compared to Bowser, all he does is minor damage and enjoy seeing the Toads run for their lives, then causing casualties. It's going to be a while until we repair Toad Town."
"Still, that co-supreme leader jackasses have gone too far! Erebonia by inspiring those idiot Erebonians, then nearly destroying Nord Highland, brainwashing, and now attacking Toad Town! All because of what happened to Osborne?" Daisy growled
"What happened to the late Blood and Iron Chancellor was necessary." Jusis folds his arms. "Even he himself admits to becoming the world's enemy."
"Yeah. Many people don't understand or never learn the truth." Rean muttered. "Still, we can't let them get away with this. We have to end this nightmare before it gets any worse."
"I agree. Some of us should stay and help rebuild Toad Town." Alisa nodded.
"Lucky for us, we got enough cement and supplies to help everyone." Mario said. "And we can use the Super Mario Maker to replace the houses if necessary."
"But we also need to watch over Toad Town in case if they come back to attack again." Eugeo pointed out.
"It would be better if we can find them and put a stop to it..." Eugeo muttered.
"Lucky for us, Hibiki managed to place a tracking chip on one of those EDF scums as some of them escape." Kagura pull out a remote and press it as the TV minior appears and turn on, revealing a red dot on the map. "The Red Dot moving is the EDF escaping. We'll just have to wait and see where exactly." He said until they stop at somewhere. "It seems to be stopping at this area."
"That area..." Peach rub her chin. "That area leads to Mushroom Gorge."
"Mushroom Gorge. Yeah, I remember that place. Aside from one of the courses for Mario Kart, it is also a popular tourist area for its beauty and landscape." Fie said.
"But why Mushroom Gorge of all places?" Sara wondered.
"I don't know. But at least we know where they're hiding." Gaius said.
"Plus, this is also a good chance to find this generator. Speaking of, Your Highness. Have you discovered any hideouts related to where a generator can be hiding?"
"I mark out several spots on the map." Peach pull out her ARCUS unit, presses a few buttons, and then reveals the map and marks the location. "These are the locations I've marked on the map."
"Several of them I see... Sounds like we may need to split up and investigate." Millium said.
"Indeed. Then let us split into groups. A group that will investigate these places while another group apprehends the EDF and protects Toad Town." Musse said.
"I want to apprehend the EDF who attacked Toad Town." Peach said
"What!?" Toadsworth gasped. "Princess! That's too dangerous! You were already facing a squad number of those monsters earlier! It gave me a heart attack!"
"Toadsworth, please understand. What they've done is unforgivable. I can't allow them to continue their action unpunished. It is as I said, I am the Princess of this Kingdom. I must do what I must to protect this kingdom. Those EDF think of me some powerless princess since Bowser kidnapped me all the time. I want to show them how wrong they are."
"You got that right, Peach." Alisa smirked.
"Oh yeah! Count me in to kick their asses." Daisy smirk.
"I'll join you on that Peach." Levi smirked
"I'll join you in case." Rean nervously smiled.
"Well, I'll be coming along." Marnie said.
"All right, let's begin discussing and then head on to Mushroom Gorge, everyone." Victor said.
(BGM ended)
Timeskip...
(Mario and Luigi Paper Jam ost - Springtime Breeze)
"All right, here we are." Peach said as she, Daisy, Marnie, Victor, Levi, Rean, Kairi, Ei, Miko, Makoto Nanaya, Ayato, Ayaka, Chrom, Robin, Naoto Kurogane, Raquel, Alcryst, Diamant, Amber, Jade, Lapis (Fire Emblem) Citrinne, and Eugeo, Kirito, and Asuna.
"Ah, so this is Mushroom Gorge?" Ayato looking around. "It fits the name with the gorge and Mushrooms."
"Indeed. I haven't visit the Mushroom Kingdom for a while. It's nice that I get to visit one of its famous landscapes." Ayaka smiled.
"I was honestly surprised that you and your brother were here in Inazuma." Rean smiled. "I haven't seen the two of you in awhile."
"The same for us. But business and our duties has kept us busy." Ayato chuckled. "We were here taking a break from my duties and decided to enjoy our time off here since we already know much of Izanuma. So a nice change of scenery would be nice."
"Right. Although now, it seems we ended up part of a dangerous situation due to the co-supreme leaders madness." Ayaka sighed. "Which is why we cannot sit idly by as they would threaten the people of this world with this madness."
"As well as for them to declare war, they must have something in their position for them to win."
"Indeed. The frightening part is we don't know what that is." Makoto Nanaya grumbled. "What pisses me off me off is that he said he doesn't want to spill blood and yet here we are in THIS situation."
"I couldn't help but agree." Chrom said. "The co-supreme leaders is far too dangerous reminds me much of a certain madman who likes to spread lies."
"You said that the co-supreme leaders hold grudge against you, Mario and Class VII, right?" Chrom asked.
"I did." Peach nodded her head.
"And yet, Rufus seem to accept his loss and let it go." Kirito fold his arms.
"The co-supreme leaders has been driven to revenge. Like what he did to Lloyd." Rean muttered. "He wanted the exact same thing to us. To kill us."
"Mentioning Osborne like that... I couldn't help but be pissed off by that. Especially the real Rufus know he wanted to save this world from Ishmelga."
"The Ebon Knight who the source of all of Erebonia's suffering by causing strife, correct?" Diamant asked.
"The same." Rean nodded. 'The co-supreme leaders have ordered the EDF to kill us because of a personal grudge. Thinking about that...' Rean then thought of Chaos Rean. 'Could... it be him?'
"Well, in any event, we should stay here. We should keep going and find the EDF who are in hiding." Asuna advised.
"Right. We should keep going here." Eugeo agreed.
"Right." Rean nodded then turn to Rachel. "That reminds me. Your name is... Raquel, correct?"
"Correct." Raquel replied. "I am Raquel Alucard."
"Alucard... You're related to Rachel Alucard?" Ei asked
"In a way, I'm an embryo that was created by Clavis Alucard who raised me as her daughter."
"Wait, you mean you're her sister?" Makoto Nanaya asked
Raquel shook her head. "Not exactly. You could say that I'm her from an alternate timeline..."
"Uhh... what?" Amber tilt his head.
"Here let me explain." Naoto Kurogane raised his hand. "As some of you guys know, I'm from an alternate timeline that's the opposite of Ragna. Raquel is also from that timeline. Where the Black Beast didn't ravage the world."
"I see." Ei rub her chin. "Your and Ragna's world is truly unique and has problem related to time."
"I'll say. If we weren't exposed to this knowledge, it would have been complicated." Victor agreed.
"Hmm... An alternate timeline..." Jade rub her chin as she thinks. 'Maybe I can write a story about that.'
"So what is the story of you two?" Levi asked
"Do you guys want to know?" Naoto Kurogane asked.
"Yeah..." Rean nodded. "We've known each other for quite some time and you know a bit about us and we know a bit about you".
"Ok. Remember my surname?"
"Yeah, it's Kurogane right?" Marnie asked
"Technically you're wrong." Naoto Kurogane shrugged. "That's not my true last name."
"Then what is your true last name?" Miko asked
Naoto Kurogane sighed. ."My true last name is Terumi. Naoto Terumi."
"Terumi?!" Makoto Nanaya asked in surprised. "Is that the same name for Yuuki Terumi?!"
"He's the guy Rufus's group encounter and practically everyone hates right?" Victor asked
"The very same. I'm guessing your real last name must have gotten you and Ragna in a rocky start since the two of you do seem to antagonize each other." Rean wondered
"I wasn't the one who started the fight. We first met each other because I've met Celica who help me out. I've became acquainted with her and that doll Minerva. And I was looking for her at the time. We got into a fight, then I've notice his powers and mine are identical and even question him related to my little sister Saya."
"But isn't Saya also Ragna's little sister?" Kirito asked.
"Yeah, I can see how the two of you are arguing and attacking each other. As well as having similar powers." Asuna scratch her cheek.
"Yeah, but that white hair bastard ended up starting the fight." Naoto Kurogane muttered
"Yeah, I can see that." Levi sweatdrop.
"Well in any case, let us explore Mushroom Gorge to search for the generator as well as the Ebon Defense Force." Citrinne said as they take off.
"Wow... so many mushrooms... they're all edible, right?" Lapis asked.
"Oh yes. The Mushroom in Mushroom Gorge are edible. Oh, but some of the Mushroom here use for our Mario Kart aren't edible but use as platforms." Peach answered.
"I see. Is this where all those Mushroom I've seen in the shops come here?"
"No. They're common all over." Peach answered.
"Are you planning on making something to eat, Lapis?" Citirinne asked
"I was thinking that, yes. The Mushroom here are quite delicious." Lapis answered.
"Oh, look. Let's used that Mushroom to make our way to higher ground." Daisy pointed as she suggested.
"I-Is that Mushroom safe? I doubt it's interested in my presence..." Alcryst trailed off.
"Nonsense Alcryst. I'm sure it wouldn't mind since it was mostly used." Diamant said as they jump on the Mushroom platform and it helped them to higher ground.
"Whoooa!" Ayaka exclaimed as she landed on her feet on the cliff. "My goodness... that was rather... enlightening."
"Hmph. Is jumping on mushroom common in this world? I rather not be covered in spores." Raquel said
"Relax, Raquel. These Mushroom aren't covered in spores or anything. We'll be fine." Naoto said as he jump on the Mushroom and jump high and reach the cliff as Raquel jus teleport. "What the— Did you just teleport your way here?"
"Is that a problem?"
"No— I... uhh..." Naoto Kurogane sighed as they take off, wondering around for a bit as Rean looking at the tracking device.
"According to the device. The EDF are almost within each of their hideout." Rean said.
"Good. Because my fist are crying to beat them up." Daisy said as they keep wondering around Mushroom Gorge.
They cross over a gap by using the mushrooms to bounce over and then they explore a hill path where they discover an old abandoned mansion.
"Hey, what's a mansion doing all the way out here?" Daisy asked.
"Judging the building. This mansion seems to be centuries old." Akaya remarked.
a beep was heard as he pulled out the energy device and see the reading was orange.
"The energy device!" Rean gasped.
"Wait, the enemy is coming from here?" Eugeo asked.
"But this is also where the EDF are hiding too! Well lucky us!" Makoto Nanaya said.
"Wait..." Peach looking at the mansion. "This mansion..."
"Is something wrong Peach?" Marnie asked.
"Yes. I've heard about an old mansion that used to be a villa for one of the formal queen of the Mushroom Kingdom. If I recalled. It was name Rosales Mansion. But the location of the mansion was lost. To think it was here in Mushroom Gorge..."
"It was well hidden. I didn't expect that it would be here." Emblem Mario said as he appeared next to Peach.
"And the EDF are using this as their hideout and base of operation." Kairi fold her arms.
"Wow. I'm surprised that they found this place through." Levi fold his arms. "I bet they must have modified the place like it did with Reinford and Rosenberg Studio."
"I'm sure there are traps waiting inside. We should be careful as we go in." Miko said.
"Right." Rean nodded until he heard a noise coming from the black mirror. He pull the black mirror as it glow. 'This feeling again... Something change. It might be a good idea to train before we head in...'
(BGM ended)
Meanwhile...
"So you're Rean's master huh? And your her grandaughter?" Jubei asked.
(Trails through Daybreak ost - Deep Mountain Valleys -Longlai-)
"That's right. Never thought I would see Rean here in this kingdom. But the Mushroom Kingdom is one of his favorite places so I suppose it would make sense. But I doubt that this would happen." Ka-fai said as he, Jubei are drinking tea.
"Yeah. And I never thought I would meet Pappy here too!" Acelace cheered. "Or meet someone like you too, Mr. Jubei."
"Please, call me Jubei youngster." Jubei said as he drinks his tea. "Ahh. You got good taste, Ka-fai. I've heard a lot about you from your pupils."
"Oh? You're acquainted with a couple?" Ka-fai asked
"Your first pupil, Cassius Bright. He's a good man that one. Course I've met Arios, and finally, Rean Schwarzer. That young man has heaps of potential. You must be quite proud of him for overcoming a great ordeal."
"Ah, indeed I am with that boy. I've seen how much he has grown over those ordeals. It makes me happy to see him living a good life."
"I've got a pretty good look at him from a distance. So what's so special about that one, Master?" Shizuna asked
"Master? Wait, your another dicisple to my grandfather?" Anelace asked. "Come to think of it, I don't think I've heard your name before."
"I'm Shizuna."
"Ooh, nice to meet you Shizuna! I'm Anelace Elfead. It's nice to meet fellow disciples to the Eight Leaves practitioners of Ka-fai Pappy!"
"Oh, I'm afraid your wrong about one thing." Shizuna replied
"Huh?" Acelace tilt her head.
"While it is true that I am your grandpa's disciple. But I'm not part of the Eight Leaves."
"You're not? Come to think of it, Shizuna isn't a name I've heard."
"Shizuna is... a secret disciple I've taken in." Ka-fai replied.
"A secret disciple?! Why a secret?" Acelace asked
"I'm afraid that's something I can't discuss dear Acelace. Not yet anyway. Can I ask you for a favor and keep her identity and pretend this meeting never happen?"
"Why are you being so secret all of a sudden?"
"I have my reasons. But can't afford to explain."
"Hmm... A secret disciple. I assume this has something to do with her past." Jubei asked. "No... not just that. But perhaps... the odachi she carries."
"Oh? I like you already." Shizuna grinned.
"Hoho... you are sharp, aren't you?" Ka-fai asked with a grin.
"Wait, what's going on here?" Acelace asked in confusion.
"Sorry Acelace, dear. But once things are settled, I'll tell you when the time is right. But for now, all I ask that you tell no one about our encounter."
"Hmmm... Something is up here and I don't like it."
"I can assure you it's nothing like what you're thinking. But in any event. Let us have a nice cup of tea before we'll take our leave. Oh, but before that. What say you for a sparing match, Mr. Jubei?"
And that's that! Welcome to Act 5 of Rean's Route everyone! I dub this Act 5: Mushroom of Tragedy. Fitting, right? Of course, I couldn't come up with something else better than this. But what a shocking chapter this one is right? How dare those vile EDF would do such an evil thing as the Fake Rufus is a liar. Well justice will soon come to those two... along with the true mastermind behind it all.
Oh yeah! I almost forgot to introduce the New Emblems! Emblem Mario, Emblem Ragna, Emblem Jin, Emblem Hakumen, Emblem Sora, Emblem Kairi, Emblem Riku, Emblem Kirito, Emblem Eugeo, Emblem Yu and Emblem Joker! The idea of new Emblems came from Number01BlazblueFan to give a nice applause everyone!