(Trails into Reverie ost - Garden of Beginnings)
"New information available for all visitors. Confirming completion of a new stratum. Permissions now granted to enter the Reverie Corridor's third stratum."
"We finally have another stratumn to explore." Rean said.
"And yet. It has a special purpose in mind too." Levi replied. "It's different compare to the schoolhouse."
"I can't help but wonder whether my guess of what the Black Mirror is could be right." Rean sighed. "There's just too much still unanswered. We may as well make the best of the situation we're in for now. One thing's for sure: we're going to need the experience we gain here in the near future."
"Yeah..."
"That reminds me. Would you mind sharing with me why you're lying about your memories haven't been sealed away?" Rean folding his arms, giving him a deadpan 'I know you're lying.' look.
Levi blinked. "Hehe. You truly are my boyfriend, you know that."
"Well duh. What kind of boyfriend would I be? I know you well enough. So, mind telling me?"
"It's my brother who made me that request." Levi sighed. "I'm not even sure what's going on, but I do know he knows something. We need to ask him about it."
"Zhongli, huh? I doubt it's Venti so... Let's so see him." Rean said as Levi nodded and take off.
Kurt sighed. "Another level has opened up. The trial feels like it's getting fiercer."
"I think so, too. What I wouldn't give to be back in Ymir and take a dip in the hot springs right now." Rean said.
"Maybe we should ask that... thing about building a hot spring here." Levi wondered
"Oh, yeah? So you're a hot springs kind of guy, Rean?" Lloyd asked. "I typically just take showers, but it's hard to pass up a food soak every now and then."
"That reminds me how nice the hot spring in Eryn was back during the Great Twilight! It felt Amazing!" KeA cheered.
"Jiggly!" Jigglypuff agreed.
"Ymir's hot springs are incredible as well. The snowy mountains backdrop makes for a wonderful view." Claire smiled
"Wouldn't it be nice if we all went on a hot springs trip when this is all over?" Emma asked
"I'm not going to say no to that." Rean smiled. "I'd be happy to have you all over once things calm down again."
Lloyd chuckled. "I guess that gives us another reason to get through all of this."
"Yup!" KeA nodded "Let's keep at it, everyone!"
"Phew. Thanks for the workout." Fie wipe her forehead. "I knew going up against someone as fast as you and Noel would do me some good."
"Yes, well, speed is something both of our fighting styles value. It was a good exercise for me as well." Duvalie said. "Though the mere idea of a bracer gaining anything from training with a member of Ouroboros is ridiculous in its own right."
"Aw, don't be like that, Duvalie." Noel smiled. "Besides, didn't you team up with them during the Great Twilight? It's nice to have fellow competitors who can challenge you in a speed game."
"Indeed. This is also a well opportunity for you to overcome the trails here and fix what's become of reality." Emblem Arianrhod agreed.
"Yeah. I've gotta catch up to the boss and Sara someday." Fie nodded.
"Yes, and there are shoes left behind that I'd like to fill, impossible as it may be." Duvalie nodded. "Very well. I'll accompany you on this training journey, but don't you fall behind!"
"Bring it on!"
"Oh, this is gonna be fun!" Noel chuckled.
"This is quite the group of Keyblade Wielders we are." Neve said, as he chats with Aqua, Mickey and Riku. "Oh, wait. Correct. Keyblade Masters. Although it seems I'm pretty much the strongest out of everyone here."
"Someone likes to brag." Aqua muttered.
"Ah, my apologies. I'm letting it go to my head. But it not often I get to met fellow Keyblade Masters and other Keyblade warriors."
"They're pretty much a wanderer, right Neve?" Riku asked.
"Yes. I seek to expend the horizon of the universe and how the different worlds functions with their reality. While adding that I like to face powerful or skill warriors to hone my skills in combat. What about the three of you? Since you're Keyblade Masters, I assume you chosen what you wish to do?"
"Well right now I'm planning on doing a little exploring and wondering. But I mustn't forget my duty as King in my world." Mickey answered
"Well, I'm looking after the world Master entrusted it to me. But I'm also looking after Terra and Ven. Sometimes we can do a but of exploring. Or a lot to have fun." Aqua replied.
"Well I got nothing to do but do what I like too." Riku said. "Speaking off, how's Cedric doing since you're his master?"
"I have no idea what you're talking about." Neve replied.
"So it's just a "rumor", huh?" Mickey asked
"I don't know where that started but it is rather irritating. After all, Kurt asking me "Where is His Highness". Since I'm here in this place. And even if I do know where of his whereabouts, this place restricted the memories, so taking it back to the real world would be pointless."
"I imagine Kurt must feel devastated." Riku said
"For being an idiot about not realizing it? Yes." Neve replied, causing the Keyblade Masters to sweatdrop. "But I can understand about finding his dear friend. But Cedric has chosen his own path. He will not look back. It shows how much he has grown over the past months."
"All right, take this!" Crow smirked as he swing his hand his Character Card of himself readied his Double Saber. "Vorpal Slayer!" The animation of the Card hit Wazy's Character Card.
"Oof!" Wazy grunted. "Man, the animations of Genius Invocation TCG are amazing. It may be a strategic card game but it really hype up from Vantage Masters."
"I know right? Best part if I've winning with my three characters in hand." He refer Bowser and Mona's Characters cards.
"Don't get your hopes up." Wazy pull out a Card. "It's time for me to gain some dice!"
(BGM ended)
Timeskip...In the Third Stadium...
"Phew. All right, here we are." Carmine said as she, Aqua, Mona, Raven, Yang, Lissa, Lyn and Duvalie are here. With them are Sirfetch'd, and Morpeko.
"This is where the boss battle is supposed to be, correct?" Mona asked.
"Yep." Lyn nodded as two portals appeared in front of them. "And speak of the devil."
Hollow Auriel and Matteus Vander appeared.
"Whoa, hold up! Aren't those Kurts Parents?" Yang asked.
"The Thunder God and Stormeye of the Vander School. This will be a fine challenge." Duvalie readied her sword as Emblem Arianrhod appeared by her side.
(Paper Mario: The Origami King ost - The Missile Maestro)
"Indeed. We better be ready, everyone." Lyn readied her sword. "This is gonna be a tough fight."
"Right. Don't let your guard down!" Aqua took her stand with the others.
Hollows of Vanders - Hollow Matteus and Hollow Auriel
Aqua form a combat link with Mona, Raven form a combat link with Yang, Carmine form a combat link with Duvalie, and Lissa form a combat link with Lyn. Duvalie form a Pokemon link with Sirfetch'd and Carmine form a Pokemon link with Morpeko.
Hollow Matteus form a combat link with Hollow Auriel
Aqua airstep and swing her Keyblade at Hollow Matteus but he block as Hollow Auriel cartwheel attack her, but Mona used her magic to teleport her away and then Duvalie and Lyn lung toward and slash through them, but both of them block as Morpeko used Aura Wheel and Sirfetch'd used Sword Dance to boost his strength.
Hollow Auriel swirl his Naginara to form into a wide tornado while Hollow Matteus lung and swing at she block.
"Ngh!" She winched as she backflip and then swirl her Three Section Staff and then swing to slam him.
Hollow Matteus block and then counter with a few swings, but Carmine dodge as she rotate her body and then swirl combo attack the Hollow's face and then swing like a bat, allowing Duvalie to charge in with a shield back and then swing. Auriel lung toward to slash the both of them away. Mona throw water helix underneath them as they both backflip and then Auriel toss her Naginara at her. Mona block it as it bounce off, then Hollow Auriel jump, grabbed to dive attack her. But Mona backflip and then throw water magic attack, then Aqua throw Triple Blizzaga.
Hollow Matteus imbued his sword and then sent out slash projections toward the group as each of them dodge, then Raven lung and clash blades with him. Both swing at each other fierce until Metteus jump high and then impale the ground to cause a powerful surge of power to push Raven away as she flew away. She slid but recovered her ground as Yang firing dust from her Ember Celica as Hollow Matteus shield himself.
Yang then lung and throw a punch. Hollow Matteus block and then swing at her, but only for Yang to dodge and counter with punching his stomach, then uppercut, pummel his chest and then grabbed his arm and toss him toward her mother as she lung and combo slash him away. Hollow Matteus flip and slid on his feet as Hollow Auriel swirl rapidly and toss her Naginara at Mona, Aqua, Lyn and Lissa as they dodged. The Naginara made a couple of U-Turn to slash them but Lyn deflected it as Hollow Auriel lung and grabbed, then swing gracefully to thrust and slash attack Lissa.
Lissa block and they swing at each other until Lissa disarm Hollow Aurial and then swing fiercely against her and then launched her away as Lyn created clones of herself, each one lung and then pass through her as a slash struck her. Hollow Auriel backflip and slid.
"Lissa, look out!" Lyn yelled as Lissa turn her head and see Hollow Matteus over her.
"Yipe!" She yelled as she jump out of the way from a lightning-slam attack.
Hollow Matteus slam his sword, creating a sunder attack and knocks Lissa to the wall, then Sirfetch'd rushes and used Leaf Blade on him. He block and they swing at each other fierce until he kick and swing at him. Only for Sirfetch'd to jump over and then rapidly thrust attack him for Duvalie to run up and slash him. Hollow Matteus unleashes a spin slash to push both away but they block with their shield and Emblem Arianrhod rapidly thrust attack him.
Hollow Auriel lung and pass through Duvalie as combo slashes thrust her. Then she jumped and cartwheel wide slash toward her. Mona used her magic to teleport her away, then Mona throw a barricade of water spheres toward her. Hollow Auriel swirled gracefully her Naginara in a defensive form and then Matterus lung toward her, only for Aqua to got in his way and they swing at each other. Aqua smack his head and then throw Ice Crystals at him, adding Mona to follow up with teleporting to him and Axe Kick him into the air.
Aqua Airstep and use Spellweaver and kicking him to the ground. Hollow Matteus got back on his feet as Lyn warp around him, dealing phantom slashes and then created clones of herself and each one with their swords glowing dash and swing upward, dealing critical damage on him. Hollow Matteus empowered himself and then extended his greatsword and sent out slash projections to Aqua, Mona, Lyn, Lissa and Carmine.
Aqua block with her magic while Mona teleported, Lissa, lyn and Carmine dodge as Hollow Auriel lugn toward Carmine and then slash her. Carmine block it, then swirl combo her face, then swirl overhead, slamming, then spin and hitting her face, then flipping and swing her Section and then swing to knock her away as Morpeko used Aura Wheel and deal a critical hit, knocking her next to Hollow Matteus.
Duvalie lung pass them, slashing tem, then created clones of herself and each one send a slash projection while Sirfetch'd used Meteor Assault and knock them away. Raven lung and slash around them and then Yang lung over and throw a powerful punch to knock both of them away, then Lissa imbued her axe with electricity, swings her axe wildly to generate a barrage of slashes onto the Hollows, then forming into a cartwheel to dragging them for a slam repeatedly and sunder them away to Lyn who took her stand, then lunged, passing through them with a wide Crescent Slash.
The Hollows then vanished upon their defeat as a Blue Sealing Stone Manifest.
(BGM ended)
"Woohoo! We did it!" Lissa cheered.
"They may be imitations, but their strength is something else." Duvalie commend.
"Yeah. But lucky for us, we can doing this again and again until we're satisfied." Lyn nodded as the barrier disappeared. "All right, Time for the next floor." She said as they take off.
Reaching the Boss Floor Later...
"All right, here we are at the boss floor." Mona said. "The monsters here know how to push us to the limits. I've never felt this much stronger than awhile."
"Yeah. But have you ladies wondered what the purpose of this place is?" Aqua asked.
"I was wondering about that. Since it couldn't tell us anything about the real world and our memories are sealed for some reason." Lyn struggled. "What's more, something happening in the real world is causing this to make us grow stronger. Not that I'm complaining since this is a good way to increase our strength."
"Yeah. I'm more much of a strong hitter now." Lissa agreed "Plus, my magic is gonna reach higher level too."
"Well, so long as we got some perfect training, then everything shall be staifiying." Duvalie said and then a portal appeared and came out was a large menacing Archaism. "What is the—?!"
"Is that an Archaism?" Aqua asked. "It look really formidable..."
"Well, all the more reason it's gonna get it butt kicked." Yang smirked.
"But try to keep your head cool. We don't know what this thing is capable of." Raven readied her Omen.
(Trails into Reverie ost - Bad Dream Invasion)
"All right, here it comes!" Lyn took her stand.
Dreaming Automaton - Melphegor
Aqua form a combat link with Mona, Raven form a combat link with Yang, Carmine form a combat link with Duvalie, and Lissa form a combat link with Lyn. Duvalie form a Pokemon link with Sirfetch'd and Carmine form a Pokemon link with Morpeko.
Melphegor is vulurable to Mirage Arts, Normal, Fighting, Fire, and Ground Type Moves." Raven's AI Master Quart informed.
Aqua shotlock Melphegor with Prism Rain as the archaism move swiftly and then firing last rays onto the group as they split up. Lissa throw her axe on the Archaism's head but it backhand it as Raven rush over and then slash through it while Yang firing Dust from Ember Celica. Melphegor spin raidly and then move around and knocking away Carmine, Morpeko, Lissa, Lyn, Duvalie and Aqua and then speads its arms for a sweep attack against Raven.
Raven jump over the arm as Mona fired a stream of water on the Archaism's face while the others recovered. Melphegor throw a sound projection attack again Lissa as she dodged, then Melphegor empowered itself.
"It can empower itself?! Oh just great!" Lissa grumbled as Duvalie rushes with insane speed and then swing the archaism while Carmine throw her Three Section Staff into a Boomerang.
Melphegor backhanded it as Lissa threw her axe hard enough to almost knock it on the floor as Lyn ran up and dealt slashes while Mona clapping her hands cloaked with a blue aura and multiple projections rained on the archaism as Aqua threw Ice Crystals. Sirfetch'd cloak in a yellow aura and charge in for Meteror Assault as Duvalie warp around it with insane speed, dealing phantom slashes and then raised her sword to extend and then swing down, sending a large slash projection to deal a strong blow.
Melphegor flew and then swing its arms fierce and then spread its arms and spin rapidly to firing lasers out from its body to deal damage onto the Team. Aqua used Reflecga to shield themselves while the others taken the damage. Aqua throw Triple Blizzaga but it bounces itself off and then Melphegor dive to attack Aqua and knock her away. Raven ran up, then jump high enough and deal a series of slashes as Melphegor backhanded her, but she flip over and kick him to the ground and bounce off as Yang ran up to the body and repeatedly punching it.
Melphegor bounce off Yang as it fired a sound pulse toward her as she dodge and countered by shooting a dust projection its its sensor for Lyn to switch to a Bow and fired an arrow and hit its arms, then aimed to hit its main body while Lissa toss her axe that pass through the archaism and then Made a U-Turn and hit it again and return to Lissa's hands as she swing fiercely with a barrage of slashes. Lissa jumped up, and swirled her body to rotate for an upward slash large enough to strike the Archaism's "eyes", knocking the body to the ground.
Lyn created clones of herself along with Duvalie as they both teleported around Melphegor, dealing slashes and phantom slashes as Mona, Aqua and Raven throw Albion Wolf. Melphegor's eyes flashes as it floated back on its feet, er... stand and then it form itself into a jet and then charge toward the women and push them away and then flew into the air and then firing sound waves attacks. Aqua Reflectga it and then shotlock and fired Prisim Rain.
"Emblem Engage!" Duvalie tap the Ring of the Steel Maiden and then she and Emblem Arianrhod enter Engage State.
Duvalie summon Arianrhod's personal lance and flew high and thrust through Melphegor, then swing fiercely, swirl and then slam it back on the ground as Morpeko used Discharge to shock it, then Yang jump up and then repeatedly kicking Melphegor's face and then punch it on the ground as Carmine ran up and then jump flip, swirling as her Three-Section Staff imbued with orange energy and then extended, forming into a helicopter-like form and repeatedly hitting Melphegor, then Carmine flip to the other side, and then she swing like a bat, dealing a wide swing.
Aqua and Ravel lung and they both swing at Melphegor as it floated back on its feet to backhand them, but then Lissa pull out her Bolt Axe and struck lightning on it and then Raven and Aqua slash through it. Raven aim her hand and conjured a stream of fire while Aqua throw Firaga. Yang throwing dust at it and Mona cloak both her hands with magic and then throw projections, hitting Melphegor and then teleport above it with a large energy sphere and toss it, causing a large explosion when come into contact.
Melphegor gather energy to heal itself and then spread out its arms to spin rapidly and then aim toward Aqua and the others. Aqua shield herself but the others ended up shield themselves until it stopped. Mona summon portals and each one fired a helix of water and then conjured a large dome to bind the archaism and then shrink it down until deal wth a starry night explosion, then Aqua use Spellweaver on it, Raven summon multiple fireballs and throw it at it, Duvalie flew up and then dive and pierce through the archaism, dealing a wide slash before flying away and Lyn imbued her sword with wind energy and then warp around it, forming a tornado until she perform a triple X-slash on the archaism.
Melphegor begin to malfunction and then exploded as a Blue Sealing Stone appeared.
(BGM ended)
"Phew!" Yang wipe her forehead. "Talk about a good workout."
"It's not and I suppose." Raven brushed it off.
"Don't try to act tough."
"Regardless, that archaism really is something else. But it's good we have practice against powerful foes." Mona said.
"Well, we've completed the third stadium." Lyn said as she pick up the Blue Sealing Stone and look at the barrier to the next stadium. "Looks like our next stadium isn't up for us to be ready just yet. What a shame."
"Welp. Nothing we can do but relax. Come on. Let's go do some upgrades and head to that Celestial Tree." Lissa said as they take off.
Meanwhile...
(Fire Emblem Three Houses ost - Spiderwebs)
"Brother, can we discuss something with you?" Levi asked as he and Rean approached Zhongli.
"Of course, what is it you wish to discuss? Zhongli asked.
"Well..."
"We would like to ask you why you're keeping Levi is unaffected by the memory situation." Rean said
"You told him?" Zhongli looking at Levi.
"More like he can tell I was lying." Levi waved it off.
"Ah. It takes someone they know to be perspective." Zhongli fold his arms. "I have a reason but... I need to learn about the situation involving the real world. Don't worry. Once we've gather all the information, I will explain the situation and have the administrator undo the effects."
"Do you know what that thing is?"
"I do."
"Then... can you tell us the purpose of this mysterious garden and why we're training that we will need in the real world?" Rean asked.
"All I can see is something in the real world is causing... distortions. It's giving you a test if you're capable of overcoming those distortions. Once we've gather all the information. Everything will be explain clearly." Zhongli answered
"Okay... here's hoping we'll get the answers." Levi sighed.
"Hey guys! We're gonna get a new friend here!" Juna yelled in the distance as they turn to the Unsealing Pedastal.
"Oh. I wonder who our new ally will be here." Rean wondered as they take off and then unlock the Gold Sealing Stone.
(BGM ended)
(Trails into Reverie ost - Let's Go to a Banquet Tonight)
The Golden light shine and then appeared before the group was Roselia... along with Yen Sid and Oscar.
"G-GRANDMOTHER?!" Emma yelled in shock.
"Master Yen Sid?!" The Keyblade Wielders except Neve yelled.
"Well this is very precular. What is going on here?" Roselia asked
"Hmm..." Yen Sid rubs his chin. "Strange. My memories have been tempered. Some power is at work here."
"But what the heck is going on here?" Oswald asked.
"That's what we wanna know." Mickey said. "Never thought you, Master Yen Sid or Roselia would be called here."
"But that would mean that whatever's looming over us is truly dangerous." Emma said
"Maybe so, but you have nothing to fear now that I am here!" Roselia smirkes. "There is no trial too difficult for the elder of the Hexen Clan can do. I'm looking forward to it—but not as much as I am to getting comfortable here."
Celine sweatdrop with Emma.
"You do realize this isn't a vacation zone, right?" Celine asked.
"Whatever the situation we will face, know that I will aid you with the best of my abilities." Yen Sid said
"Me too!" Oswald smirked.
And that's a wrap for this chapter! Short, huh?