School - Lilly and Marie's Room


Marie: Y-yeah, let's increase our pace, but not much...it's we c-can't run on the corridors after all...

School - Infirmary


Thomas: (Well...I just pointed out a possibility....was i right?)

Hugh: Hey Necrox! Wait for me!

Tia: Aren't you going too?

Thomas: Unlike them, i'm a Hunter, i can stay out of class when necessary because i have authorization to do so, plus, i want to know what Masaki wants.

Ayame: HEY! YOU TWO! NO RUNNING ON THE CORRIDORS!

Hugh: NO CAN DO!!!

Mio: Why she's acting like she's some Hall Monitor?

Shiro: Beats me meow!

Music - Old Friends


Ayame: *Ahem* Sorry for my lack of composture, here's Masaki, i'll take my leave now.

Masaki: Yo Thomas!

Thomas: Hi there! Are the tests over already?

Masaki: Yeah, Wodan decided show up to trash one of the machines, if i didn't find Cybuster on time...

Thomas: Cy...buster?

Masaki: I'll tell you later, where's Fael?

Thomas: Sleeping like a rock.

Masaki: At this time? Did he drink something weird looking?

Thomas: No...So far, i never heard him having some kind of stomach sickness. He's just tired...

Tia: (With no mention that he fainted a second time on purpose.)

Masaki: I see, well, tell him that there's going to be a team that will watch over them once in a while.

Thomas: Them? You mean...

Mio: The triplets, Shu told us to keep an eye on them, since they are the main target.

Thomas: Wait, Shu knew about Peach?

Masaki: Yeah...You know Shu too?

Thomas: Well, he used to stay on the guild some time ago.

Masaki: Oh yeah, that story with Lyzer or something... (Damn Shu, i wonder how much you meddled in here...) Well, it's just that.

Thomas: I'll see what they'll think about it.

Mio: Okay, it's just that.

Thomas: I have to go now, till later.

Mio: And now...

Kuro: (The torture to take back two people with horrible sense of direction...)

Celica and Masaki: ....

Summer Area - Front of Lydian School

Music - In War's Interval


Barry: We are back...after all, we study here.

Mio: Man...i'm a bad class president...getting late like this...

Jasper: Hi guys, how it was?

Mio: All well, Barry decided to let the RKS battle with Fael and the others.
Jasper: That's great Barry.

Barry: We can't relax yet, i said nothing about the Schwartcreuz, we will still chase them, and once you're recovered, we are going to need your help.

Jasper: Got it!

Mio: We gotta go now, later Jasper!

Music - Sinking in Darkness

Central Multilopolis


Kael: Alright, these were the last ones...

Sergios: That horrible sensation is going away now...

Mana: What if they ended up appearing in the city?

Shu: Don't worry, as they now, they won't be much of a threat. After all, it seemed these guys were limited by something, they are usually more persistent.

Uni: Limited? What do you mean?

Shu: When the leader of the Eisnts was defeated in my world, they started to disappear, but it seems what remained of that leader exists somewhere.

Kael: And, they can't stay away from their leader that much....right?

Shu: Exactly, normally, that wouldn't be the case...Maybe, it's because what is keeping them alive isn't strong as before...

Silvy: Thus, making their existence limited to a certain territory...I hope so...

Mana: So...we can breath in relief then?

Shu: For now. If their leader grows in power, enough to spread his influence to this world, it would be a problem.

Kael: Mr. Shirakawa, you actually came here to investigate those things?

Shu: Not exactly, it's something else, but i can't just put them aside either.

Kael: Let's keep searching then...we should split into groups, we'll meet at this same place after 1 hour.

Spring Zone - Abandoned Church Entrance

((You already know who it is...))

There was a church lying in the streets of the beautiful Spring Zone. it was abandoned, ever since the death of the priest who ran it. Outside, a little girl stood looking at it.

???: ...
??? 2: Kwii-kwii!!
???: Please, be quiet... please...
??? 2: Kwii...?
???: (Maybe I can stay here for a while...)

She entered the church and saw the ruins that were left from it.

???: Maybe we can make something to self-defense...
??? 2: Kwii!!

School - Classroom

Necrox had to break as he almost passed by the classroom. He slammed the door.


Necrox: I'm sorry that I'm late!!

But the class... was empty... only Keine stood there, watching him, actually surprised.


Keine: Necrox, are you felling alright? You were actually the first one to arrive...

Necrox: Wait, wait, wait, wait... I'm the first student to get here?!

Keine: Y-Yes, you are... I'm starting to get worried about the others...

Necrox: What are they doing?! How could they embarrass me like that!!

Keine: There is nothing to feel emabrassed for. My, one should feel proud of getting early.

Necrox: Ugh... don't start...

Necrox just sat on his usual chair, scratching his head. Soon after he came, running could be heard from outside.


Keine: Who is running?! Do they want a headbutt already?!

Necrox: No, I doubt. Whoever it is, it's just as late as I am...

Road - Autumn Area to Spring Zone

BGM: At the End of Spring

The flowers were full of cherry blossoms as they walked on through the road. It was a beautiful scenery for those who wanted peace. However, those of troubled heart weren't able to perceive the calm part of the cherry petals flying with the wind.


Seraph: It's amazing how beautiful they are. It gives a calm sensation, don't you think?

Giovanni: ... Yeah... calm...

Seraph: ...

Giovanni: ...

Glances were exchanged as that marked the end of conversation. Seraph understood his silence as "Ignore me". And that's what he did. Giovanni was truly against the idea of becoming a hunter, but until he could find the Toadstool Triplets, not much was able for him to do. He had to follow Seraph's lead.

Central Multilopolis

Music - Blooming and Falling


Kael: (Let's see, i guess they would call that, mission report right? Anyway...)

As mentioned before, we had to split into two teams to cover more ground, Me, Uni and Mana, went to investigate an alley, while Silvy, Shu and Sergios investigate somewhere else...


Mana: Why an alley?

Kael: Because...this is were i met Uni for the first time...

Uni: ...

Uni was looking to the dry bloodstains on the ground.


Uni: Blood...that is...my blood...
Kael: ...

Mana: ...
Uni: Notice something Kael?

Kael: No...there isn't any distortions in here... only above us...Meaning you probably fell at this place.

Uni: I see...

Kael: And these buildings aren't high enough to go there, unless i fly...

Uni: There's no need, we aren't supposed to get too close to them.

Kael: Uni... (She doesn't want me to get caught in a Quake...)
Uni: Anything else?
Kael: Nothing new...
Uni: Let's go elsewhere then...

Mana: Okay... (The Distortion is up there huh?)

Central Multilopolis - In front of a tall building


Silvy: ... (Damn, why am i feeling sad? I thought i got this over with....)

Sergios: Is it about that thing you didn't want to tell to us?

Silvy: Yeah...Maybe i didn't get completely over my loss.

Sergios: So...you lost someone over here...right?

Silvy: Yes... (Not only one....but two people important to me...)

Shu: Silvy, you notice something?

Silvy: No, the distortions this place had are no longer here...ever since that day

Shu: I see...

Sergios: What are you searching here Mr. Shirakawa?

Shu: Something related to my mission.

Sergios: Your...Mission?

Shu: Yes, and i'll report the results over to Yukari once i meet her.

Sergios: Well, i won't ask anymore...

Silvy: Wow, you sure are the "not intrusive" kind of person...you won't get many answers if you refrain to ask.

Sergios: I just tend to respect people's decision to keep secrets, that's all.

Silvy: Eeeeh... (But Sergios...some things shouldn't be kept as a secret...)

Shu: Let's enter in this building.

Silvy: You sure? It looks like it'll fall apart at any second.

Shu: I have something in mind once that happens.

Silvy: Like what?

Shu: You'll see.

School - Classroom

Music - Oh so tired

Yup, the one who was running was Hugh, he entered the classroom with a "I just saw a ghost, it was scary" face, and then, he noticed the "desert" the classroom was.

Hugh: What the bloody hell?

Ayame: There you are!

Hugh: H-Hey, i'm already inside class...wait, why are you acting as a hall monitor?

Ayame: More importantly, where's everyone?

Hugh: You asking me? I just got here!

Ayame: Don't speak so loud...

Hugh: Urgh...Well, If they didn't get here, their problem, i already saved myself the trouble of getting punished by Satori.

Ayame: You're joking right?

Hugh: Just a little, i'm just saying if they don't get here, they, well, will get owned. Get it?

Ayame: Sigh...I'll look into it...Teacher, look over these two morons for me!

Hugh: Moro-

The door was slammed at Hugh's face, who was too busy being offended to evade, the door opened again.


Marie: Hugh? What's the matter? Your nose is red!

Hugh: Door problems...

Marie: ???

Hugh: Nevermind...

He sat in his usual place, Marie scratched her head, wondering what happened.

Autumn Place - Street to Spring Zone

Music - Prismatic Clouds -Peace-


Rosa: You're totally right Seraph!

Kail: Hmmm....

Rosa: What's with that look?

Kail: No, i just don't find these things enjoyable.

Rosa: Now now, why don't you try to be a romantist type?

Kail: H-Hell no! And why you're getting so close?
Rosa: Don't get so flustered, or else you'll spoil the date.

Kail: We're not...

Rosa: Just kidding, seeing that Lemon face of yours, i kinda wanted to tease you a little.

Kail: ...Whew...wait, Lemon face?

Rosa: I was serious about the romantist thing.

Kail: Urgh....
Rosa: Hahahahahaha!
Kail: Hey...Don't laugh...

Kail: (But...thank you Rosa.)

School - Classroom


Lilly: I might not ask...

Keine: Hmmm... well, but I will. Where's Magio and Fael?

Necrox: You guys never mention Thomas...

Keine: I've been instructed about him and he has permission to stay out of class.

Necrox: Damn him and his guild...

Keine: So, I'm waiting an answer.

Necrox: Fael is fainted at the infirmary. To be honest, we had some troubles before we got her, so he got tired. As for Magio... well, he departed to the Dream Realm.

Keine: I see. One more thing: I heard that Magio is wielding a Keyblade. Is that true?!

Lilly and Necrox: Yes, he is wielding it.

Keine: ... There's no history lesson today. Go wait somewhere for the lunchtime...

Keine got up from her table and left somewhere. She seemed completely serious.

???

BGM: Dive into the Heart -Destati-

Magio opened his eyes and then looked. He was freefalling. All that he could see was a platform, where he would certainly land. When he got there, some force grabbed him and gently put him into his feet.


Magio: Where... am I....?

"Welcome... new wielder..."

Magio: Huh?! Who's there?!

"Your fate starts here... decide the path you will take."

Then, three items appeared. They were a shield, a sword and a staff.

"Which power are you willing to obtain?"

Magio: The power that I want to obtain...?

Magio looked at the three. He imagined what could be on each. He moved next to the shield and grabbed it.

"The shield. The power to protect all of those you love. A force that defends the friendship."
"Is this the power you choose?"

Magio: Yes, it is.

The shield became a light that was inserted into his heart.

"Now, which power are you willing to sacrifice?"

Magio looked at the remaining items. He looked at the sword and at the staff, but moved to the first one.

"The sword. The power to defeat those who threaten your will. A force that destroys everything that stands into your way."
"Is this the power you choose?"

Magio: ... Yes.

The sword faded away. When it faded, Magio felt something hurt and fell into the ground.

"Your destiny is one for those who swear to protect everyone. Many hardships will face your way as it is being carried on by fate. You will never be able to predict what will happen, but is able to accept whatever it comes at you and is able to resovle all the problems that you and those who are near to your heart may encounter."
"Is this the destiny you choose?"

Magio: ... Y-Yes...!!

Then, no voice could be heard and Magio's pain was gone. However, he felt more and more sleepy. As he closed his eyes, the platform he stood break as he fell once again...

Fael's....Dream?

Music - Peaceful Days


Fael: Weird...I thought i managed to "get out" of my dream, but it doesn't seem to be the case. I'm still aware i'm in a dream, meaning my "dream self" didn't kick in... Might as well wait until the dream ends...Now...where to go in this forest?

???: Aaaah! I'm so stupid!

Fael: Hm?

He seems someone jumping from tree to tree, it was a female ninja.


???: The battle is going to start, if i don't hurry, Yukimura-sama will be in trouble.

Fael: (Yukimura? The names sounds familiar.)

???: H-hey! You!

Fael: Eh?

She lands, wielding two ninja knives, glaring at Fael.


???: You're not a spy from Tokugawa....are you?

Fael: Like...what?
???: I-I mean...

???: Sorry...It's not like me to stop random people...something very serious is going to happen today.

Fael: Like what exactly?

???: I'll explain in the way, i'm in a hurry.

Fael: O-okay, i'll follow you.

???: Can you keep up with me?

Fael: But of course! Just watch!

Music - Kumoiharu

Both people start to jump from tree to tree, Fael is able to get a glimps of a castle from afar.


Fael: (A japanese castle? In plain...wait, this is a dream, anything can happen...) By the way, whats your name?

Kunoichi: You can call me Kunoichi, since i don't really have a name, it's ninja stuff.

Fael: I see, I'm Fael Celest Duarte.

Kunoichi: Haha! Your name is weird.

Fael: It is?

Kunoichi: It seems to be a name from outside this country.
Fael: Well, My mom is of Japanese descent...and my father's family is from outside.
Kunoichi: I see.

Fael: What's that castle over there?
Kunoichi: It's the Osaka Castle.
Fael: The Siege of Osaka...

Kunoichi: So you knew about it?

Fael: Y-Yes... (Should i explain...)

Kunoichi: Oh well, maybe you didn't remember at the time...

Fael: You're the ones guarding the castle....right?
Kunoichi: Yep...

Fael: ...

Kunoichi: Something the matter?

Fael: No, let's keep going...

Kunoichi: Alright, i'll increase the pace, see you there!

Fael: (What a bad dream this is....She doesn't know that the Siege of Osaka ends with...Tokugawa's victory....)

Fael: (I know this is a dream, but i must do something to help them defeat the Tokugawa.)

Fael: (After all, it's not like i'm going to change the past if i do, so i shouldn't worry!)

School - Classroom

Music - The World will tremble


Hugh: Weird....suspending class just because they mentioned that oversized key...

Marie: What exactly is that weapon anyway?

Hugh: Yeah, everyone seems to act weird when the name is mentioned...

Thomas: Is it that important?

Marie: Probably...

Hugh: Only now you arrive? There won't be any class right now.

Thomas: R-Really? Where's everyone?

Marie: Aparently gone.

Thomas: Weird...

Hugh: Your thoughts on this keyblade thing?

Thomas: Two words, Shadow! Infestation!

Marie: Hm?

Thomas: Ah yeah, you two "weren't around" when that happened.

Hugh: Well, i heard it was the biggest appearence of monsters in these last 10 years....but, what that event has something to do with...

Thomas: There was someone, also wielding a keyblade in that event, you can ask Fael for more details, since they fought together.

Marie: Really?

Hugh: And "we had to be outside" when that happened...

Thomas: That's right, i don't know much of the details, but the city nearly got dominated by those things. It's something that makes even Barry shudder.

Hugh: If the sleeping beauty decide to awake, we ask "her".

Marie: Don't call him that...By the way, do you know the name of the one who used the keyblade at that event?

Thomas: His name was...Amano Cielo.

School - Entrance


Mio: Uurgh...

Masaki: Hey Mio, what's wrong?

Kuro: (You even ask?)

Celica: You look pale, here, i'll heal you.

Mio: No thanks! (I'm just nervous already, how to guide two people with bad sense of direction...if one was already hard?)

Mio: Alright you two....make sure to pay attention to only me!

Shiro: (Is that a good move?)

Celica: Eh? Why?

Masaki: I don't get it.

Mio: It's important, so follow, my, lead! Pay attention to my awesome twin-tailed-blue-hair!

Masaki: O...kay...

Celica: Alright~!

Mio: (Okay...Now it's to cross my fingers.)

Central Multilopolis - Top of a Building

Music - Warped Puzzle


Shu: So, what do you feel now Silvy?

Silvy: I feel like a Vacumm Cleaner is being used on me, you two should be able to feel a distortion if you're close enough.

Sergios: She's right.

Shu: Indeed.

Silvy: We better leave this area, who knows what will happen if we stand here for too long.

Shu: You two can go, i have my ways.
Sergios: You're...serious...aren't you?

Shu: Is it that unbeliavable?

Silvy: Well...more like it's unbeliavablely reckless.

Shu: I know what i'm doing, i'll be back alive.

Sergios: What should we do Silvy?

Silvy: I'm still thinking...should we stop Shu or listen to Lyzer's wrath for letting him getting sucked by a quake?

Central Multilopolis - Near the Crossgate

Music - TIME TO COME ver EF.




Mana: It's the Black Phamtom!

Uni: Good, this piece of scrap metal won't escape us this time!

Kael: Who is this again?

Mana: A robot who has been rampaging in both this world and in the Endless Frontier.

Uni: And we were ordered to fight it the moment we see it!

Kael: Alright, i'll help out, but remember, we have limited time, so it's better if we finish this quick!

School - Principal's Room


Rinnosuke: So, he is wielding a Keyblade... Satori told me too, but that wasn't believable.

Keine: They confirmed that he is... although, they don't have a single information about it...

Rinnosuke: The Keyblade War passed many years ago. But that doesn't mean that some aren't after the key to unlock the path.

Keine: What should we do?

Rinnosuke: We'll explain directly to them how important the Keyblade is. Maybe after that they will understand.

Keine: ... We can't let Peach or anyone grasp it. Living beings that aren't wielders shall never know the existence of Kingdom Hearts...

Rinnosuke: Satori, call them to come here. Now.

School - Classroom


Necrox: Why do I get the feeling that it might be important...?

Lilly: Like how much?

Necrox: The enough to hide a great and desired source of power. But I can't knock it off.

Lilly: I wonder if we'll ever have the chance to know about it.

Satori: You asked just in time...

Necrox: Could you please stop appearing from nowhere? That might get old, but it's scary when YOU do it.

Satori: Leaving that aside, the Principal wishes to speak with you immediately.

Lilly: This seems urgent... what does Rinnosuke wants with us?

Satori: Explanation about the weapon carried by your brother and why it is so important.

Necrox: Finally... I would love to know more about why are people giving so much urgency to a oversized key...

Lilly: (Her tone is really serious... what is this thing? Why they're so worried about it?)

Fael's....Dream?

Osaka Castle - On a wall

Music - Let me Complete Readness

People could see a large number of soldiers from afar, coming at Osaka Castle, they were the Tokugawa troops.


Fael: Man! There's sure a lot of people in there!
Random Archer: I heard there are over 10.000 men in that army.

Fael: That much?
Random Archer: Yes, i wonder if even our most powerful officers will be able to take care of that many. The only real chance to even win this battle is to reach Ieyasu.
Fael: ....Why is he after this castle anyway?
Random Archer: Not exactly the castle, but the man who was responsable for rebuilding it and gathering soldiers, Toyotomi Hideyori.

Fael: (Must take note on this.)
Random Archer: Wait, you're supposed to know that, you'll be protecting the castle with us...right?

Fael: Y-Yes...the tension is too great you forget stuff like this...Toyotomi Hideyori right?
Random Archer: Yes, if he is defeated, the Toyotomi Clan is disbanded and there won't be any opposition to the Tokugawa anymore.

Fael: Got it, thanks! (Now to search for Kunoichi.)

After dropping from the wall, suddenly, he bumps into someone, but luckly, both of them didn't lose balance and fell.

Music - Camp Clouds ~ Prelude


Fael: S-sorry...

???: Oh, i didn't mind...

Fael: (Urgh...my ability to feel emotions is acting up....in a dream? I almost feel like my soul is going to get burned...while feeling his...strong feelings...)

Fael: (His determination....is something scary...)

Kunoichi: Wah, you look pale.

Fael: I'll be fine, i was just about to look for you.

Kunoichi: Really? Well, i found you first! So look no longer! Here, this is for you.




Fael: This is...
Kunoichi: A custom made sword, no one knows who owns it and who made it, it's in the castle since it's construction, the boss said to give it someone.

Fael: Is it okay? I mean, it must be a family sword or something... (Plus, i already have my Excalibur...)
Kunoichi: Like i said, the Boss Authorized, even if it's a sword of his family.

Fael: Does it have a name?
Kunoichi: Dunno...You name it!

Fael: M-Me?

Kunoichi: Of course, you see these kids? They are named Cyclone Blades.

Fael: W-well, i'm actually horrible with names...
Kunoichi: Don't be like that, you can come up with a good one.

Fael: Let's see....

He swings the sword, making a loud noise and causing a small gust of wind, Fael gave a serious look at the blade of the katana, then decided.


Fael: A Sword that roars a loud as a Lion...Shishioh Blade.

Kunoichi: Wow, awesome! I like it!

Fael: Thanks.

Kunoichi: Well, it's not as cooler as my Lord Yukimura, but still cool.

Fael: Who?
Kunoichi: That guy you just bumped. Yukimura Sanada is his name. ((Oh the urge to write Sanada Yukimura instead...))

Fael: So that's him...i felt such a burning, courageous aura coming from him.

Kunoichi: Yeah....Courage that might end up killing him...

Fael: What?

Suddenly, trumpets started to play, it was the signal that the Tokugawa Troops were closing in, and that everyone should be at their posts.


Kunoichi: Ops, gotta go, if we get out of this alive, let's throw a party, make sure to show up there Fael.

Fael: Y-Yeah... (Hopefully.)

Fael: (No, i have to be optimistic, we WILL find a way to survive.)

Briefing on the Osaka Campaign ((2:26 to 3:55)) ((SW2 VER.)) ((SW 3 Yukimura VER)) ((SW3 Kunoichi VER))

Spring Zone - Bus Station

Music - Lost in the Festival ((Actual name longer))


Friday: Urgh....I hate buses...they shake a lot...

Marisa: Really? I think they are kinda cool... thought, they would be cooler if they were faster ze!

Friday: You sound like you never saw a bus before.

Marisa: Well, there are no buses in Gensokyou ((There we go will this joke again...feel free to kill me.))

Friday: Sounds....Highly likely. In the Netherworld, it's the exact opposite.

Marisa: It has buses too ze?

Friday: More than that...

Friday: So, what's the girl that helped us fight the noise wants with me?

Marisa: What? I came here only for the buses ze!
Friday: (I should have figured that out.)

Marisa: Want a ride?

Friday: To the guild, please!

Marisa: UP AND AWAY Ze!

School - Classroom


Hugh: Woo, about time!

Marie: I wonder if that Amano guy you talked about knew what the meaning behind that blade.

Thomas: Well, i didn't knew him personally, so i can't tell, once again, Fael has more information.
Marie: I see...

Hugh: Remind me to make a mental note about asking him!

Marie: Remind you to make...

Thomas: A Mental note? You didn't made one yet...

Hugh: Well...you guys get it...now let's get going, we need to know what this "Keyblade" really is.

Thomas: Why the quotations?

Hugh: Why it's called a blade while looking nothing like one?

Thomas: Touche!

Central Multilopolis - Battle with the Black Phantom

Music - Honda Tadakatsu


Kael: Auto-Flame Shooter!

Like a machine gun, Kael shot at the Gespenst using his sword, but it dodged by jumping, Mana took aim and shot as well, but it repelled the bullet with its Plasma Sword.

((mistake, what Uni shot at Eisnts was the E-Mode, not B-Mode))


Uni: E-MODE! SHOOT!

She shot many beams at the robot, managing to hit it, but then, huge heli-blades went at her, Kael repelled one away and Mana shot down the other one, then, the robot landed on the ground.

Kael: It's hard to hit this guy, i'll go up close and see if i can restrict its movements by keeping it busy!

Mana: Roger, Uni, you have to use the B-Mode for this.

Uni: Okay, setting it to B-Mode, go ahead Kael.

Kael: Here i come!

Kael charged at high speeds at the Gespenst, it reacted like predicted and attacked with the Plasma Cutter, they were stuck in a deadlock.


Kael: Urgh...As expected from a robot....too strong...

Uni: Kael!

Kael: Shoot! Now!

Mana: Okay! BOOSTED SHOOTER!

Uni: It's range is short, but it got power! B-MODE!

The shots were precise and powerful, managing to knock the Gespenst in the ground.


Uni: W-we did it!

Kael: Nice Aim you two!

Mana: Tha-

Mana: Watch out!

Kael: It's still active?
Gespenst: ...............

Since Kael was the closest, the Gespents decided to assault him with a combo of the Plasma Cutter, sending Kael away with the Slash Ripper, then, it finished the attack with a beam.


Kael: Uargh!!!

Uni: KAEL!

Mana: L-Let's retreat! He needs treatment!

Uni: Yes...

They ran away, surprisingly, the Phantom didn't give chase, as if knowing it would end bad if it did, the robot went back to the crossgate and travelled back to the endless frontier.

((No worries. Let the joke stay! Also, this post may sound long...))

Principal's Room

They reached the room where Rinnosuke was waiting. Koishi, who was already there, smiled cheerfully, without complete understatement of the situation. Satori opened the door and came along with them. This time was different. The windows which made Rinnosuke able to have a panoramic vision of the city were closed. With him, Keine was waiting for them as well.


Rinnosuke: Welcome once again.

Necrox: Alright, Rinnosuke. Spill it. About this "Keyblade"...

Rinnosuke: Wait a moment. I have to change the decoration.

With a snap of fingers, the entire room disappeared as they seemed to be in a wasteland.

BGM: Keyblade Graveyard


Lilly: Huh?! How did you-

Keine: This is what to be called the Keyblade Graveyard.


A place where the known Keyblade War took place. A wasteland with the decoration of the fallen and unusable Keyblades of the dead wielders. All of them for one single thing....


RInnosuke: Look all around you. Describe me what you see.

Necrox: Are those... more of these Keyblades?

Keine: Yes. They were used by another wielders throughout many years to pass. However, it was here that a war had its beginning, its climax, and its end.

Lilly: OK, but what we want to understand is what they are.

Rinnosuke: ... Then read this.

Rinnosuke gave a piece of paper to Lilly. It had something written on it.


Lilly: "For you who reads this... I am a wielder and currently on the Keyblade War. As the name implies, our weapons are the Keyblades. They are what a normal human could describe as the combination from a sword, a shield and a staff. However, there is more for it. It is actually a weapon that choses its host, given that the heart from the one is strong enough to wield one. This combination has a more profound meaning. The sword means the power to destroy everything. The shield means the power to protect everything. The staff means the power to balance or corrupt. Our weapons aren't simply some useless blade that was given to war. It has the power to unlock the secrets of the world and of the hearts of humanity and races alike in cases. It can be the savior or the devil. It all depends on the user."

Rinnosuke: It doesn't end there. Here, take this one as well.

Lilly: "For you who read this... The reason that this war is happening has a name: Kingdom Hearts. You are able to see it if the moon at the sky is shaped like a heart. It is said to be a realm made of free hearts, but it is more than that. It is the ultimate source of power existent in our world. However, the access to it is almost impossible. For it, you need its counterpart: the most powerful of all Keyblades, the χ-blade. With it, one is able to cross the boundaries between worlds and enter Kingdom Hearts. I fight simply for the peace that I want to come, but few are like me. All the others are interested on the power that exists in this mysterious realm."

Necrox: What are these...?

Rinnosuke: Reports and letters at the same time. Is that a good explanation to you?

Necrox: Yeah. But it doesn't answer one thing: how come that Magio is the one wielding it.

Rinnosuke: ... I have another report. Would you read it, Lilly?

He passes the third paper to her.


Lilly: "For you who reads this... The Keyblade is not a weapon that can be chosed. It chooses his master at his free will. Those with the heart enough to attain its power are to be called Keyblade wielders. The Keyblade of each wielder is not the same as the another. The form it takes and the power of that Keyblade depends truly from the user's heart. Whether the wielder shall be faint of heart or strong of will, the Keyblade shall mimic it."

Necrox: ...

Rinnosuke: The reason that we fret about it... there are many people after it. They want the power from these Keyblades, so they can obtain power enough to have the χ-blade. We can't let Kingdom Hearts be used for the wrong deeds. Do you understand?

Keine: ... Necrox... you fell silent.

BGM: Tears of the Light


Necrox: OK, I got it. The Keyblade is powerful. The Keyblade is all that is good or evil. Keyblade this... Keyblade that... you know, I've heard of it today and I'm already tired of it.

Rinnosuke: What is your reason?

Necrox: And what about my brother? Isn't he important as well? As long as I know, a weapon is nothing without someone to wield it.

Lilly: That's right. We heard enough of Keyblades. We want to know on how this concerns my brother!

Keine: By now, Peach might already know about it. Don't you think she might plan to use the power from-

Necrox: No, I don't! She never needed any power other than hers to do what she does! Why she would decide now that using this Kingdom Hearts is a better plan?!

Rinnosuke: Necrox...

Necrox: ... I get it. You're trying to confine him... aren't you?

Rinnosuke and Keine: !!

Necrox: So then let me tell you something. You won't. Every time he needs, I'll be there to break him free. Magio has a reason to keep fighting and he will!

Lilly: That's right! If you want to lock him away, you have to pass by us first!!

Rinnosuke felt the care that they felt to Magio. It didn't matter if he would become all the aim, because they knew he wouldn't. Necrox and Lilly would fight against the world to set him free.


Rinnosuke: ... Alright. I won't stop you.

Necrox: Even if you did try, we wouldn't let you.

Fael's...Dream?

Osaka Castle

Music - Osaka Castle ~Sengoku2mix~

As soon as the battle started, the Tokugawa's forces were able to breach easilly into the castle, it was a sign that the battle ahead would be harsh.


Fael: Geh...The Speed these guys managed to enter the place...

Kiyomasa Kato: That's Ieyasu for you. Battles against him were never easy. For now, let's focus on liberating the Secondary Ward, can i count on you?
Fael: Sure, let's do this!
Hideiyori Toyotomi: My people, please. This House, the legacy of my father's....Give everything you can to keep it safe.

Ieyasu Tokugawa: This battle will finally draw down the curtain on this long age of conflict.

Fael: We'll see about that, i'm not letting destroy the only home they have!

Masanori Fukushima: RAAAAAGH! Death or Glory, right Kiyomasa?
Kiyomasa: How about focusing on glory this time?

Fael, Kiyomasa and Masanori were defeating the enemies into the Second Ward, the recieved the news that Kanetsugu Naoe have occupied the Sanada Ward, Magoichi Saika was aproaching the Second Ward.

Kiyomasa: Yukimura and Kanetsugu would up fighting each other sooner or later.

Fael: ....
Kiyomasa: Muneshige Tachibana is going to face Magoichi, i'll going to help clear the Tertiary Ward, what are you gonna do?

Fael: For now, Help Muneshige out, i heard that Magoichi has a skilled riflemen.
Kiyomasa: Got it, see you later. Hey Fool! Can you hold the fort here?
Masanori: I'll be fine, just go!

The three take separate ways, Fael defeats soldies along the way until he reaches Muneshige.

Fael: Sir, i'm here to help!

Muneshige: I apreciate it, just take it easy.

Magoichi Saika: I had heard a rumor of a kid giving trouble to the enemy officers, is it you?

Fael: Wait...me?
Muneshige: Yeah, have you noticed that you didn't got a scratch?

Fael: Well.... (That's probably an achievement, considering the number of soldiers...)
Magoichi: Not wanting to ruin the party, but don't think that happiness will go on for much longer.

Fael: Oh yeah?

Suddenly, they heard a tremor, the Main Keep was being shot by Tokugawa's Cannons.

Muneshige: The main keep...

Fael: Tch!
Magoichi: Alright pals, FIRE!

The Saika contined their assault, Fael dodged and repelled the bullets while Muneshige used his shield to protect himself, he closed in the riflemen and stared to take them down, Fael closed in Magoichi.


Fael: Ha!
Magoichi: Whoa!

He skillfully dodged Fael's slash and shot at him, Fael blocked the bullet and attacked again, but Magoichi defended with his Musket, Muneshige tried to attack as well, but Magoichi dodge-rolled to get away from the duo and shot at them again, and the bullets were once again blocked.


Fael: He's good...
Magoichi: I Must be good, or else i'll get shuned by the laidies.
Muneshige: Always the womanizer huh?
Magoichi: Okay guys, i need to finish this fast, so see ya!

He started to shot continuously at the duo, with powerful shots from his musket.

Fael: Urgh!
Muneshige: Tch...
Magoichi: And now...

Fael: Not yet!

For Magoichi's surprise, Fael have endured the shots enough to engage in a counter-attack, he closed in and slashed at Magoichi, he tried to defend, but his guard was broken, leaving him open for an attack.

Muneshige: Too bad for you!

Quickly, Muneshige rammed Magoichi using his shield, then slashed him, he repeated the twice before jumping into the air and shoting two energy slashing from his sword in form of a cross.

Magoichi: This place is truly impenatrable...by normal means. See you guys around.

Fael: He left...
Muneshige: What he said before worried me, why he needed to defeat us fast? I know he could keep fighting us for a little while longer.

Fael: ...
Muneshige: Go ahead and help clear the Tertiary Ward, i'll stay here a little while longer.

Fael: Understood. I'll tell Lord Kiyomasa your thoughts when i meet him.

Fael charged ahead, entering the tertiary ward, it was even more crowed than the secondary ward, so it would take a time before he could clear half of it and reach the Sanada Ward, meanwhile, at the other entrance to the Second Ward.


Kaihime: Urgh, you're such a pushover, but i'm determined to beat you!

Inahime: The head of Toyotomi will be ours!
Kiyomasa: Hah!

He got close and slashed at Ina with his Scythe, but to no avail, since she dodged, then, Ina started to rapid-fire shot arrows from her bladed-bow, Kiyomasa spinned it to deflect them.

Ina: We used to be allies, why did you betray my lord like this?
Kiyomasa: This is not a betrayal, this is our house, i simply wish to keep it safe!
Kai: We will protect it!
Ina: I see, then i won't show mercy.

She stoped the rapid-firing to shot a single arrow at Kiyomasa, the blocked it and dragged him some meters.

Kiyomasa: I'll take care of her, go call Yukimura, we are going for the Sanada Ward after i defeat her. He's inside the castle clearing some minor invaders.
Kai: Got it!
Ina: You won't call him here!

Ina shot another arrow at Kai, but Kiyomasa cut it.

Kiyomasa: Your fight is with me!
Ina: Tch!

Principal's Room


Thomas: (Wow, they are pretty serious, i feel like i'm going to get burned by their emotions...

Thomas: (I wonder if Fael would have felt the same thing.)

Hugh: But...there's one thing i still don't get...

Marie: What?

Hugh: I mean, it's still recent that he got that weapon right? It must means he still can't use it right.
???: I can answer to that.

Music - Queen of Rose


Hugh: Urgh...that smell...

Marie: Miss Rachel!

Rachel: The Keyblade is a weapon that help the wielder grow in power, by casually inserting thought into the person.

Valkenhayn: You all witnessed that he started to use magic spells he didn't knew before.

Marie: Now that you mention it...

Rachel: And in due time, not only his spells, but his skills with a sword will increase drastically to the point he'll be able to do nearly impossible feats.

Thomas: So it makes sense that Peach will aim you guys more and more.

Hugh: Let she come then! The Keyblade will not be her only worry! Am i right guys?

Marie: Y-Yeah!

Thomas: Sure!

Valkenhayn: Good to see everyone is optimistic.

Hugh: By the way rabbit, did you came here just to give us another lecture?

Rachel: No, just to warn everyone on something.

Marie: What's more do we have to worry about?

Music - Dark Trick


Rachel: Now that Magio is with the Keyblade, those creatures might appear once more in this city.

Thomas: !!!
Rachel: You know what i'm talking about, right Thomas?

Thomas: It can't be...another Shadow Infestaion might happen?

Rachel: Yes, if it happens like i'm thinking, they'll show up during the Autumn.

Thomas: The exact same season where the last one happened...

Rachel: Yes, the boy you call Amano appeared in this city exactly an year ago. Many heartless attacked not only him, but other people as well, but mostly because he was around, their numbers escalated everyday, until it came into a halt during early Autumn, only for them to attack all at once.
Thomas: ....

Rachel: That's all...if you want to know more about that invasion, talk to Fael.

Principal's Room - Keyblade Graveyard

Gloria: Now I shall answer to that.

Necrox: That voice... Gloria!!
Gloria: I was not able to abide the comment about my Lady.

Rinnosuke: How did she- I put a barrier onto-

Keine: Peach must have given something to break it!
Gloria: Now, to our defense. Yes, Lady Peach is currently knowledged that Prince Magio wields a Keyblade. However, she said that the business which she is attending now is more important. That also concerns the interest into Kingdom Hearts.

Lilly: And what is this business she's so busy?
Gloria: Eliminate threats. Those that would bring danger to Prince Magio. To be more exact... both of you, Prince Necrox and Princess Lilly.


Necrox and Lilly: US?!
Gloria: Exactly. I came with the order of immediate assassination, but I will not execute it now. Neither of you would be able to resist.


Necrox and Lilly: (Urgh...)

Keine: How can you say that? How much do you truly know about their power?
Gloria: ... I was not ordered to answer you. In any case, I am here to settle a truce.

Necrox: Denied.
Gloria: How fast.

Necrox: Let she come at us. We won't be killed that easy.
Gloria: I expected that answer. Well, I will be going.

Lilly: ...
Gloria: Oh, and about the Heartless infestation. If you do wish, we can take care of that. Elimination of threats is our main work.

Necrox: Nah, we'll pass.
Gloria: Very well then. Good morning to you.

She disappeared like the wind.

???

BGM: Dive into the Heart -Destati- still playing

The wind blew as Magio continued to freefall. Then, once again, a mysterious force held him before he crashed on the ground.

"Welcome back, wielder..."

Magio: Ugh... who... are you...
"The exit is almost near. You may be feeling pretty tired, but it is almost over."

Magio: Yes... I want to... close my eyes... and sleep...
"You are forbidden to sleep here. If you do, yoh will not be able to fulfill my desire."

Magio: OK, what do you wish... from me...?
"Cleanse your heart from the darkness."

Magio: What do you...mean...?

BGM: Sinister Sundown

Then, a horde of strange looking creatures started to appear and seemed after Magio.


Magio: Wha- What are... those... things?!
"Those are the Heartless. Eliminate them and go through the exit."

Magio: But how... do I... do that?!
"Your Keyblade, wielder... use the power of Starlight."

Magio: My... Keyblade...!!

Magio removed the Keyblade and started to slash the Heartless horde. His vision was fading, blackening out. But he had to fight.

Fael's.....Dream?

Tokugawa's Main Camp

Music - Heaven's Door Zero Mix

Messenger: My Lord, we just recieved a report from Magoichi Saika, he said that the plan has worked.
Ieyasu: Good, now we only need to wait for Yukimura Sanada to leave the Main Keep.
Messenger: It's higly likely that it will be shortly, they are preparing to reclaim the Sanada Ward.
Ieyasu: Excellent, it's just a matter of time unitl Hideiyori is routed.
Messenger: One last info.
Ieyasu: What is it?
Messenger: About the officer who helped to clear the castle's Secondary Ward.
Ieyasu: What about him?
Messenger: J-Just see for yourself my lord.

Ieyasu climbs a ramp, giving him the view of the castle, he could see everything going well...everything expect for one thing.

**Part 2:19 of the music plays**


He could see large clouds of dust, with his officers mixed on it.

Ieyasu: W-what? A single soldier is doing all that?
Messenger: Yes, we thought he was just only a strong enemy officer, but that might turn into a problem.
Ieyasu: W-worry not, as long as they don't discover our mole, victory will still be ours.
Messenger: Yes.
Ieyasu: (We're counting on you...)

Osaka Castle

Music - 水光に映る従夢


Fael: OUT OF THE WAAAAAAY!!!! PEOPLE WHOTHINKS UNDERSTAND THAT THIS PLACE SHOULD BE TAKEN DOWN WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP ME!!!!

With a swing of his katana, many sdoldiers flyed away, only more capable enemy officers were able to stay on the blade, but they doubted if they could match Fael's might.

Enemy Officer: H-He's a Demon!

Fael: How rude! At least calle me a Lion!
Enemy Officer: KILL HIM!

They advanced at Fael, he quickly dispatched the soldiers, while trading some sword blows with the Enemy Officers, they couldn't him, after clearing part of the Tertiary Keep, he saw that he still "had a long way."


Fael: After Magoichi, i know there's going to be someone stronger up ahead, so i need to give my all!

And once again, the huge clouds of dusts appeared once more, Kunoichi, who went ahead was to beat some soldiers and officers in front of the Sanada Ward, was seeing the whole scene.


Kunoichi: Someone's on fire.

Fael: DERYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!

Kunoichi: Wait, it's Fael?

Kunoichi: Who thought he had it into him.

Nearby there, Kiyomasa and Ina were in a weapon dead-lock

Ina: W-what is that?
Kiyomasa: Whoever it is, i'm glad it is on our side!
Ina: Grrr....
Kiyomasa: From now on, there's going to be only hell!

Kiyomasa repelled Ina away, then he gave a somersault jump and hit his scythe on the ground, causing a powerful shockwave, damaging anyone around it.

Ina: Urgh...
Kiyomasa: We'll protect this place at any costs!
Ina: Fine then, i'll take my leave....I'll probably won't be able to stop Yukimura if i can't even stop one of his friends....
Kiyomasa: ....

Ina leaves the battle, shortly, Yukimura Sanada arrives with Kaihime.


Yukimura: Was that...
Kiyomasa: Yep.

Yukimura: She probably came here to stop me.
Kiyomasa: We'll worry about that later, let's go to the Sanada Ward, it is a risky gamble...
Kai: But, we'll be here to accompany you.

Yukimura: I would rather do this alone...
Kiyomasa: Fool! This is not the time to say things like that, i know you want to avenge Mitsunari, but let's not rush things, he was my friend too you know.

Yukimura: Right....I'm sorry, let's move foward.

Sanada Ward Entrance

Music - Osaka Castle ~sengoku3mix~


Fael: This must be the place.

Kunoichi: Hi there!

Fael: Hey Kunoichi, i was wondering why there were few soldiers here, but i guess my question was answered.

Kunoichi: Well, these officers, they've been giving me quite the workout.

Fael: I'll help you out.

Kunoichi: Much apreciated, even though i'm the bodyguard here.

Fael: (She proably knows what's between Yukimura and Kanetsugu, that's why she didn't enter the Sanada Ward yet.)

After taking their time defeating the remaing enemy officers, they could see Yukimura, Kiyomasa and Kaihime opening their way.


Kunoichi: There's my lord.

Fael: (Which reminds me, i need to speak something to Kiyomasa...)

Music - Annihilation battle

Suddenly, something had pinned Fael into a wall, it was spell charms. Then, someone lunged for the killing blow.

???: Die!

Kunoichi: Not on my watch!

Thanks to her speed, Kunoichi was able to protect Fael from the attack, but she didn't had time to block it, so she was slashed.


Fael: K-KUNOICHI!!!!

Kunoichi: Urgh...

Kanetsugu Naoe: If i end you, Yukimura won't have someone protecting him!

Fael: I WON'T LET YOU!

Breaking free from the biding charms, Fael attacked Kanetsugu, Naoe managed to defend from the attack, but he was pushed away some meters.

Fael: I'm surprised....i thought i would be able to send you flying away like i did with the others...
Kanetsugu: I'm not that weak for it to happen, now prepare yourself.
Fael: Unfortunately, i'm not allowed to defeat you.
Kanetsugu: !!!

Yukimura: Kanetsugu...
Kanetsugu: .....

Fael: Kunoichi, hang in there, i'll take you to a safe place.

Kunoichi: But...Lord Yukimura....
Kai: Oh, we'll stick close to him, go ahead and heal yourself before coming back, get it?
Kunoichi: ....
Fael: You heard her, now let's go.

Fael carries Kunoichi away, Kanetsugu and Yukimura glare at each other intently, once friends, now turned enemies, they were about to fight.


Kanetsugu: Yukimura...are you seeking death?
Yukimura: I see you haven't changed.
Kanetsugu: I'm not the man i once was...You and i both lost our reason to live, let us kill each other an be done with it!


Secondary Ward

Music - That's a lost memory


Fael: You're worried about Yukimura...right?

Kunoichi: If i don't stay close to him...he might charge into the Tokugawa's forces alone, even if we manage to drive them away from the castle, he still have that massive force...even if Yukimura manage to pass through them...i doubt he would have the remaing strenght to defeat Ieyasu...

Fael: ....

Suddenly, the castle is hit with another cannon ball.


Fael: Tch, if this keeps on, the castle will be set on flames, Kunoichi, go recover inside the castle, i'll do something about these cannons.
Kunoichi: .....

Fael: Don't worry, i'll come back alive, so that we can make a party.

Kunoichi: But...i said that on a whim...it wasn't being serious.

Fael: Hey...I'm planning to keep up the promise, please, you have to do the same, stay alive for everyone that will be waiting for you at the end of this battle.

Kunoichi: ...You're right, if i die now, who's going to watch my lord's back? Not you right?

Fael: I could, but he needs you instead of me.
Kunoichi: Right!

Fael: I'll be going now.

Central Multilopolis Streets

Music - The Dubious Mediator


Kael: I'm fine now...i used a potion back there...

Mana: You what?

Uni: We still need to take you back to the guild.

Kael: I know...sorry for worring you...

Mana: Anyway, i thought we had that thing for sure...

Uni: Me too, but then...it got up and mauled Kael.

Kael: It's weird, it seemed prepared for our attacks.

Uni: Hm?

Kael: I could tell that it had fought a hard battle before...when i looked up close, it was damaged.

Mana: I see, so you're saying that thanks to it, the robot focused on avoid our attacks? ((In video-game terms, it leveled up))

Kael: Yeah...

Uni: Then we need to get stronger if we want to face it again.

Kael: (Probably...there's something bothering me about that robot, why is it inteligent like that?) Still, i wonder if Shu and the others got more luck.

Principal's Room - Keyblade Graveyard

Music - Never meant to belong


Rachel: Well, now this is interesting.

Hugh: What?

Rachel: Peach thinks that Lilly and Necrox are the threats.

Hugh: WHAT?

Rachel: Hihihi!

Hugh: Stop giggling at random and explains us what this means.

Rachel: She knows something we don't. Marie...i think you'll be able to deduce this.

Marie: ....

Rachel: Tell us your thoughts!

Marie: I-If my guess is correct...they might end up fighting Magio.

Hugh: Hey! HEY! Don't say that even as a joke!

Thomas: They are brothers, do you think they'll try to kill each other like that?

Marie: It is just as Rachel said...Peach knows something we don't...

Hugh: Impossible! That's just the same as saying that we'll end up fighting Fael in the future as well, i don't want to believe in that. ((Foreshadowing))

Marie: I don't want to believe it either....

Rachel: !!!

Hugh: What now?

Rachel: Nothing, you just happend to point out an interesting possibility!

Hugh: SHUT UP! SHUT UP! SHUT UP! ((Whoa, this is a reference i didn't expect to make.))

Rachel: I'll do as requested, my delicate ears had their share of your voice for today...let's go Valkenhayn.

Valkenhayn: As you wisd m'lady!

Hugh: YEAH! GO, AND DON'T COME BACK!

Thomas: (Hugh is really distressed over this...)

Entrance to the World Crossers Guild


Mio: Whew....We managed to arrive without many problems...

Shiro: (We still had to pay double attention on these two.)

Celica: Are you sure you don't want to be healed.

Mio: I'm fine! I'm fine!

Suddenly, Static noise echoed in the air

Music - Science Fiction

And a Screen with Kokonoe's face appeared.


Masaki: What the...

Mio: Who's the kitty?

Celica: It's professor Kokonoe! Hiii~!

Kokonoe: Hey Celica, how's it going?

Celica: Very Well!!!

Kokonoe: I see, have you noticed something missing today?

Celica: Well, i couldn't find Minerva.

Kokonoe: (With your sense of direction, you wouldn't find even if you wanted, but i'll let it pass this time, since i had a hand on it.) I see, well, i made some modifications on her.

Celica: W-why?

Kokonoe: Calm down, she's still herself, i just made sure that its going to be used properly in combat.

Celica: Oh...Might i ask what changed?

Kokonoe: You'll see... I'm transfering it.

Suddenly, Minerva appeared in front of everyone with the help of a Distortion.


Masaki: What happened with the...pants?

Kokonoe: Why don't you test it? You see the (drastic) diference. (And hopefully, not play like a Nirvana Clone.)

Celica: Hmmm....

Mio: Well, i would like a round!

Celica: But...I don't want to fight you.

Mio: Don't worry, i'll just aim at the...errr...

Celica: Minerva!

Mio: Yeah, I'll aim at Minerva.

Celica: I don't know...

Ragna: Stop being so whiny, you can heal her later right?

Celica: Hmmm....

Masaki: ..... (Why i have a bad feeling about this? And when did Ragna get here?)

Celica: Okay then, i won't hold back!

Mio: Alright! Folks! Play my Jongara Song! Mio Sasuga is on the stage!

Battle



MIO=SASUGA

VERSUS

CELICA=A=MERCURY

Principal's Room - Keyblade Graveyard


Lilly: ...

Necrox: ...

Keine: Your opinion.

Lilly: If we'll someday fight him... then so be it...

Necrox: Somethings are meant to be inevitable, after all...

Rinnosuke: ... Are you serious?

Lilly: ... No.

Necrox: ... Not in a million years.

Realm of Paradox


Peach: I see... so they denied the truce?
Gloria: Yes, my Lady.

Peach: Hmmm... and Magio? Was he there?
Gloria: I was able to have the presence of only the two of them. He was not present.

Peach: ...
Gloris: Lady, what are your thoughts into this?

Peach: One day they will fight. My concern is not their brotherly love...
Gloria: ... the fact that Necrox and Lilly won't be killed by you.

Peach: Exactly.

The door opened. Assiette ran and saluted to Peach.


Peach: So, how was it?
Assiette: Lady Peach, I'm sorry! When I tried to fight Magio, I ran away!

Peach: You simply followed your survival instinct. In any case...
Gloria: Returning to my rendezvous, my Lady-
Assiette: But I got something! I heard that the Hakurei Shrine has moved to the Spring Zone!

Peach: ...
Gloria: ...
Assiette: What...?

Peach: ... I have to assume now that they will continue their search. Right, Gloria?
Gloria: Exactly. My Lady, I am against chasing them by now.
Assiette: Hey! Don't ignore me!

Peach: We have to act. Gloria, I need you to gather information about someone. The fastest possible!
Gloria: Rachel Alucard, I suppose?

Peach: As always, you are excellent. Go now.
Gloria: Yes, my Lady.

She left by the door. Assiette looked at Peach, somehow furious.

Assiette: Lady Peach, didn't you heard?! That Hakurei girl just came!!

Peach: Reimu isn't a threat to me. She alone isn't able to defeat me. Now, Assiette, I need something from you. It's important.
Assiette: Really?! OK then!1 Who should I kill now?!

Peach: Go look after Cookie. I've lost track of his movement by now.
Assiette: What?! But-

Peach: ...
Assiette: ... Y-Yes, my Lady...

Spring Zone


Seraph: So this is...


The Spring Zone is the residential area of Multilopolis. The vast area is covered with houses of many kinds for all the types of personality. Enveloped by trees where the beautiful cherry blossoms stand, the area is know to be the most beautiful of the 4 Spots. Peace is general in there, as it reunites romantic cliffs and possess a big scenery for all to see.


Seraph: Ahh, it truly gives a serene feeling. Makes me enter into a reminiscence of the last time I enjoyed peace.

Giovanni: (I have to agree. The Spring Zone truly gives a warmth to heart.)

Seraph: You seem lost into thoughts.

Giovanni: Ah, n-no... it's nothing... I just-

Seraph: I can see that you are amazed by the scenery. Well, you never saw a place so calm as this.

Giovanni: I already told you that it's nothing... just ignore me like you were doing...

Seraph walked to Giovanni. He held his head with both hands, as the boy looked at him.


Giovanni: S-S-S-Seraph?! W-W-What are you doing?

Seraph: ... I'm sorry.

Giovanni: W-What?! There's nothing for you to apologize for...

Seraph: I've been treating you badly since we came.

Giovanni: D-Don't worry! I'm already used with that...

Seraph: ... You idiot.

And then, Seraph hugged Giovanni. It was unusual for him to act gently towards others. However, Seraph knew that Giovanni never deserved to be mistreated. Giovanni felt Seraph's feelings and blushed a little.


Giovanni: O-OK, enough. It's embarrasing, for both you and me...

Seraph: Look, I know that you're still angry for the decision I took.

Giovanni: Just forget about it. Don't worry with what I feel or not. I'm just a problematic person.

Seraph: But you're my problematic friend. And I have to look after you.

Giovanni: For the promise?

Seraph: No, actually not. Now, let's go.

Fael's......Dream?

Osaka Castle - Main Keep

???: Perish!
Hideiyori: H-How did you get here? AAAHHH!!!

Kunoichi: Well, i'm all wrapped up, going to check on the boss before going back to battle.

As Kunoichi arrived at the place Hideiyori was, she saw a rather familiar face attacking him.

Music - Epic Man

Kunoichi: Hey, if isn't Mister Miserable. How ya been Hanzo!

Hanzo Hattori: Disappear!
Kunoichi: No can do, you happen to be on the same room of the guy your lord wants dead...

Kunoichi: And you have to pass through me first!
Hanzo: Hmph!

Hanzo threw his Kusarigama at Kunoichi, who repelled the blade with her kunai and quickly got close to Hanzo, they traded some blows before repelling each other, then, both started to move at high speeds, but they couldn't damage each other.

Kunoichi: Whew!
Hanzo: ....

Kunoichi: (Weird, i remember the castle shaking a while ago....is it because they think Hanzo managed to kill the boss?)

Meanwhile, at the Tokugawa's Main camp

Messenger: My Lord, breaking news!
Ieyasu: What is it?
Messenger: The Cannon shots are being intercepted.
Ieyasu: What did you say?

From the top of the castle, Fael repelled the cannon shots as if they were simple baseball balls.


Fael: (I won't be able to keep this going for much longer. Someone needs to stop those cannons from firing....)

Sanada Ward

The arquebusiers in the Ward to defeat some of the Tokugawa's forces that were close to it, but there was still much to be done, as some cannons were aimed at the Tertiary Ward, in order to make another entrance for Ieyasu's army.

Kiyomasa: We could use the west gate to get to the cannons, but Masamune is at that route...and the least we want now is him meddling.
Kai: There's the East gate, but it would take more time and there are many enemy officers at that direction.
Kiyomasa: Guess we have to try our luck at West then...even if our men is fatigued, we have to take the risk.

Suddenly, Masanori appeared, bring some news.

Masanori: Kiyomasa, we have reinforcements.
Kiyomasa: What?

From the ward, they could see a man wielding a massive sword, slashing through the Tokugawa's forces.

Kiyomasa: Is that...Sakon?

Sakon Shima: No matter how grave the situation, there's always a chance to turn things around.
Kiyomasa: Heh, what are the odds huh?
Sakon: If you want me to hold dragon boy, then consider it granted, but still, use the Eastern Gate, i cleared some soldiers for you guys.
Kiyomasa: Much appreciated, let's go!
Masanori and Kai: Okay!

Meanwhile, Yukimura and Kanetsugu still fought, trading blows whitout the intention on giving up, Yukimura gave rapid stab attacks, while Kanetsugu blocked as much as he could, counter-attacking using his charms at mid-range, attemping to pin Yukimura in the ground, but the Sanada avoided them, then, Naoe got close and attacked with his sword, Yukimura defended.


Yukimura: Urgh...
Kanetsugu: Won't you ask me nothing?

Yukimura: What should i ask then? Why you decided to side with Tokugawa? I already know the answer.
Kanetsugu: I see....It seems you really abandoned everything for revenge.

Yukimura: ......
Kanetsugu: I'll show you what that road had taken you.

Naoe backed off, summoning his charms again, and decided to bombard Yukimura with laser, then finishing the assault by sending his charms to the sky to shot powerful laser at the surrounding area, injuring Yukimura.


Yukimura: Argh....
Kanetsugu: I decided to move foward, to see the land Lord Ieyasu will create for us, and his dream won't be interrupted.
Yukimura: ....
Kanetsugu: This is good-bye...my friend...

Yukimura: Heh, you still call me friend huh?

Sanada managed to dodge Kanetsugu's killing blow, Yukimura, now glaring intently at his oponent, started to slash him with his spear, finishing by a stab on the ground, that lifted a powerful pillar of flames. Kanetsugu was kneeling at the ground, Yukimura pointing his spear at him.

Kanetsugu: Kill me! My Dream is lost.

But Yukimura didn't comply to Naoe's plea.


Yukimura: Heh, i'm really are hopeless, you know that? I intend to make my own destiny with my own hands. But that doesn't mean I couldn't use a little help from a friend. Come on. What say we both live?

Music - Mio's Tradional Jongara Song


STAGE - WORLD CROSSERS GUILD
In War, all hope may be found, or lost forever in nothingness



Mio: You are going to be defeated by me!

Celica: Take it easy with me 'kay?


THE WHEEL OF FATE IS TURNING!

REBEL 1 - ACTION!



Mio: Alright, since i was able to hurl Masaki across a room, let's see if i can use this! RESONANCE QUAKE!

Punching the ground with much force, the earth started to shake and a huge shockwave was created, since it was a map attack that didn't had the same safety measures as Cyflash, it was bound to hit people who was nearby. Of course, they started to complain.


Ragna: UGAH! Hey! Be careful around you! Idiot!

Masaki: Mio...What the hell are you doing?

But Celica was the one that didn't get hit, Minerva had caught her and jumped when the shockwave ocurred.


Celica: That was close!

Mio: I'm not finished yet!

She started to throw punches repeatedly at Celica/Minerva, they were having dificulties at blocking them.


Mio: ATATATATATATATATA!!!
Celica: M-Minerva! Give your best!
Mio: Chou Shindou Ken

With a strong straight punch, she sent the duo flying away.


Celica: Owowowow...

Celica: Well, i guess it's our turn, let's go Minerva!

Using Minerva's help, she quickly closed in Mio, and then, doing movements, as if commanding her doll to attack, Minerva started to combo Mio with punches, kickes and uppercuts.


Mio: Okay, maybe she isn't that harmless at all!

School - Principal's Room

**No Music here**


Hugh: Huff....huff....huff....

Thomas: Hugh....

Hugh: I need some water...I'll be out now...

Marie: ....
Hugh: So....

Marie: What?

Hugh: Where's the exit again?

Music - Barret


Thomas: Ah!

Marie: Oh yeah, we are still in this keblayde graveyard, the exit is not visible.

Thomas: Right.... (Man, just for a silly thing to happen, and we are all laughing again...i guess this is a positive point about us, not being shaken for too long.)

Hugh: So, Principal Rinnosuke, can you....err...."turn off" this place?

Spring Zone Streets


Rosa: Whoahoho!!!!

Kail: (W-what's with that smile? I'm worried.)

Rosa: A-anyway, we are getting close to the guild, just some meters...

Kail: Hm? What's that on the sky?

Rosa: What?

Marisa: WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Friday: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! REMIND ME NOT TO LET YOUY DRIVE AGAAAAAAAAAAIN!!!!

Kail: That scream....Friday?

Rosa: They are flying way too fast.

Kail: Poor Friday....She already hates shaking buses, now she has to deal with a crazy...errr...Broom Driver.

Principal's Room

BGM: Silence

Rinnosuke nodded and with another fingersnap, the Keyblade Graveyard disappeared.


Necrox: Well, I guess that heavy air never suited us...

Lilly: *giggle* You're right there.

Rinnosuke: One more thing before you leave. The Spring Festival will happen in two days.

Lilly: Oh yeah, we have to collect the Dreams as well!

Necrox: So we have two days to prepare ourselves. Well, since we don't have History today, I'm going outside to hunt something cool.

Keine: Be back before lunchtime ends.

Necrox: I know, I know. You don't have to remind me all the time.

Rinnosuke opened a window and Necrox flied away to the city. Lilly looked at them and asked.


Lilly: OK. With that settled, I have a question. Rinnosuke, did you connected the school's library to Etoile Sirius, somehow...?

Rinnosuke: Eeeehh... y-yeah...

Lilly: ... YAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! Now I have my library near me!! Whenever we need any information about things, I don't have to worry about crossing that stairway anymore!!

Rinnosuke: (Whew... I thought she was going to kill me...)

Keine: There's a big door at the back of the library. The other students are instructed that your library is a Forbidden Section, so they won't enter. ((TOTALLY not based in Harry Potter or Hogwarts...))

Lilly: OK, now that I know that, I'll take some time to find info about somethings.

And she ran (literally) outside towards Etoile Sirius.

Spring Zone

BGM: Unexpected Visitor


Reimu: Do I really have to chase her?

On a tree, sitted on a branch, Reimu looked at Marisa and Friday as she knew that the witch's wild way to fly would eventually drop the demon girl out.


Reimu: I recently moved in and I find Marisa causing trouble... *sigh*. Well, if I don't stop her, who will?

She jumped and flied after Marisa and Friday before something would ever happen.

Meanwhile, Seraph and Giovanni continued to walk, following Rosa and Kail's lead until they all reached the guild. They could see the fight between Celica and Mio.


Seraph: I suppose that they are some of the other members... as well some guests...

Giovanni: I-Isn't someone going to stop them? Their fight might hurt someone!

Seraph: That already happened.

He meant to both Ragna and Masaki, that were hit by the shockwave.


Giovanni: Does this happen all the time in here?

Seraph: Consider it as a training session, not as an actual brawl.

Giovanni: OK...

???

BGM: Sinister Sundown still playing

Magio kept attacking the horde, but everytime he felt his energy slightly fading away. If he was hit by a Heartless now, he wouldn't be able to get up.


Magio: They... don't end...!! How am I... going to... win... like this...?!

He slashed one more and fell to his knees. The horde moved forward and then stopped.

BGM: Dive into the Heart -Destati- plays again

"Wielder of Starlight... I am surprised."

Magio: By... my faint... of heart...?

"That is for you to wonder. But now, your first trial ends."

A door appeared in front of Magio. He got up, wobbly.


Magio: Where's... the... knob?

"Not all doors are unlocked by a doorknob. Your Keyblade shall open it."

Magio: H-How...?

"Use the light."

Magio did not understood. But he had to try something. He pointed the Keyblade at the door and a ray of light touched it. The door opened and he crossed it.

Fael's.....Dream?

Music - Run! Run! Run!

Osaka Castle - Sakon vs The One-eyed dragon


Masamune Date: Sakon! You imbecile! What are you doing here?
Sakon: Let's just say i'm not agreeing with what Ieyasu is doing right now, so i stepped in!
Masamune: You Fool! Outta my way!

Shots and loud metal clangs could be heard, Meanwhile.


Yukimura: An explosion from the castle's direction?
Masanori: Tch! That boy is at his limit. We have to hurry Kiyomasa!
Kiyomasa: I know, even though Sakon did some clear up, there's still many...Where's Kanetsugu by the way?
Kai: He went at the castle's direction.
Kiyomasa: What for?

Yukimura: I know what he's going to do

Main Keep - Rooftop


Fael: Urgh...My reaction time is slower...and they are launching many at once this time...
Kanetsugu: Hey, are you okay?
Fael: You are...
Kanetsugu: Let's change places, i'll stop the cannon balls.

Fael: How?
Kanetsugu: LIKE THIS!!!

And, with a hand movement , the cannon balls stopped mid-air.


Fael: WHOA!
Kanetsugu: That ninja girl is waiting for you at the floor, now go.

Fael: Much appreciated.
Kanetsugu: (No, i have to thank you, for letting me fight my friend, i saw the error of my ways.)


Kunoichi: Wah, you look like crap! Did too many cannons explode on your face?

Fael: Yes they did, you look like youhad some hard times too, you fell from an ladder and got yourself more injured?

Kunoichi: Err... No, i just nearly lost against Mr. Miserable.

Fael: You fought someone here? Who?
Kunoichi: Hanzo Hattori, he sneaked in when you and Magoichi were fighting. I had a hard fight with him, but i actually used my wound as advantage and defeated him with a counter attack.
Fael: Oh My...

Kunoichi: Don't look so down... (After all, if you didn't suggest that i would come back to the castle, chances are that the boss would already be...)

Fael: Alright, let's aid the others!

Kunoichi: Ok!

Tokugawa's Main Camp


Kanbei Kuroda: I gave here to personally give the report.
Ieyasu: What is it?
Kanbei: The Cannons have been incapacitated, Masamune can't act thanks to Sakon's arrival, and Hanzo failed his mission.
Ieyasu: ....
Kanbei: I loathe to admit it, but i had to call for our reinforcements.
Ieyasu: You did well, we wasted too much time already

Music - Winter Campaing of Osaka

Tokugawa's Army Reinforcements have arrived

Ieyasu: Our reinforcements are here! Launch an all-out assault on the castle!

Kiyomasa: Tch! More of these guys...

Yukimura: Ieyasu was never the guy to give up that easilly...

Yukimura: That's why i must slay him!
Muneshige: Don't be so hasty.
Yukimura: Please do not interfere ((Also said by this Yukimura))

Yukimura then, starts an unstopable charge to the Tokugawa main camp, at that moment, another one arrives after doing something similar.


Kunoichi: The Crazed Tigers are here...well, i think Keiji might get upset that we are using his nickname.

Fael: Sorry for keeping you guys waiting, where's Lord Yukimura?
Kai: Charging at the Tokugawa camp alone.

Fael: Did he forget i am here...

Kunoichi: Yeah but...like i said before, you're looking like crap. (And that this was his objective ever since the battle started.)

Fael: Urgh... (You don't need to repeat it...)
Kai: Standing here won't accomplish nothing, let's go after him until the end!
Kiyomasa: Usually i'm against haphazard plans...but as i said before, let's focus on glory instead of death, at this moment, no strategies are needed.
Masanori: This is what we're talking about! LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

World Crossers Guild - Entrance

**Mio's Jongara Song still playing**


Rosa: Well, trainning sessions are to be taken to the VR Room....but they probably don't know that yet...

Kail: Hey Masaki, who's the new girl?

Masaki: It's Mio.

Kail: But Mio isn't here.

Masaki: Her name.

Rosa: Oh, she's named Mio too?

Masaki: Yeah, Mio Sasuga.

Kail: I see, my friends here, Giovanni and Seraph are a little worried with the fight.

Masaki: Don't worry, only Resonance Quake have the risk of hitting people nearby. ((Reason i only use Cyflash and Psychoblaster, and sometimes Megido Flame))

Kail: By the way Ragna, why didn't you took them to the VR Room?

Ragna: Huh? We have a place like that?

Kail: We do!!! You're here one month and you don't know?

Ragna: Well...You expect me to guide a person who's sense of direction is that of a mule into a huge place like Lyzer's Lab.

Kail: Well....

Mio: Ha! I took Masaki and Celica back to this place, you wimpy...

Celica: YAAAA!!!

Mio: Ow! Got Double Rider Kicked....

Ragna: Anyway, I'll have to stop them, since it was my damn fault after all.

Masaki: Hey! Isn't that a Yuri-Magazine stash?

Mio: W-where?
Celica: Yaaaa!

With a final attack, Celica knocked Mio out.

BGM - Comedy


Celica: I won!!!!

Ragna: .....

Kail: What kind of girl reacts to that kind of Magazine anwyay?

Rosa: (Know nothing Innocent...)

Masaki: Mio does...let's not talk about it anymore.

Kuro: Let's look at the good side.

Shiro: What?

Kuro: She finally managed to heal Mio.

Celica: Sorry about that~!

Skies over Spring Zone


Friday: T-There! That's the Guild!

Marisa: Sighted, time for a nose dive!

Friday: AH!!! Wait wait wait wait wait wait!!!!

Before Marisa could initiate the manuever, she saw Reimu


Marisa: Oh hey! Reimu's here! Morning Reimu~!!!

Friday: (Whew....she finally stopped...)

School - Corridors

(( I pretty much forgot Happy Potter even existed...))


Marie: Aaah! Wait for me Lilly!

Thomas: And there they goes!

Hugh: I'm going outside to relive some stress, you?

Thomas: Going back to the infirmary and check on Fael, Tia and Freudia.

Hugh: I see, ask him about Amano later!

Thomas: I'll do!

Hugh: (Two days until the festival huh?)

Hugh: (This time, i'll make sure to show up.)

Spring Zone - Skies

BGM: Drunk as I Like


Reimu: How many times do I have to tell you... to not drive like a crazy idiot when you have someone that doesn't fly onboard?! She could have fallen!!

Reimu: I have to remind myself that, whenever you're carrying someone, I have to accompany. After all, you get so excited with the speed of your flight, that the peson would already have fallen and you wouldn't even notice!!

Reimu: And don't go giving me any of your excuses, because she was screaming as many times as I can count for you to go slow!! If you do, I'll shoot you to the ground with my amulets!!

Reimu was carefree and a slightly pacifist person, but when it came to lecturing someone, she's probably one of the worsts. Other than that, it would be worser to be lectured by the Yama. After that, she calmed herself down and turned her attention to Friday, whose heart was probably shaking after a flight like that.


Reimu: I'm sorry for my friend... she's one of those speedy weirdos you would find around. Do you want me to take you to the ground?

Spring Zone - World Crossers Guild


Giovanni: ...

Seraph: Something wrong?

Giovanni: N-Nothing! Nothing at all!

Seraph: And I'm supposed to believe in that?

Giovanni: Uh... yeah! Don't worry.

Seraph: ... Well, you can tell to me later if you want.

Giovanni: (I never thought that all of them had powers! I guess I'm not dealing with simple people...)

Spring Zone - Abandoned Church

Necrox flied over the area, looking to seem something interesting to do. Then, he looked at a wrecked church.


Necrox: That place seems suspicious... let's check it out.

He flied down and put his hand at the door. His dark powers emitted waves to feel if there was any signal of life in the church. He felt nothing at the beginning, but it passed some moments and he felt a life force. Not one, but two. He recognized this force and sent a voice message to the others.

School - Near the Library

Lilly was near the library when she turned her back and saw that Marie was following her.


Lilly: Sorry, I almost forgot you.

Then, her and Marie's phones ringed and she saw who it was calling. Rather, it was a message.


Lilly: What do you want now? I'm in the middle of jumping of happiness-
Necrox's Message: Hey, I know that we're supposed to be taking a break, but I found something that interests us. A RKS member here at the Spring Zone, in the abandoned church. We have only two days for the festival and we can't wait Magio's return to get them. Let's beat the member here and give his portion of power later. Hurry, because this one will escape if we don't move!

Lilly turned the message off and looked at Marie.


Lilly: Work to do. Find the others and meet me outside the gate.

School - Infirmary

Freudia still waited with Tia and the sleeping Fael at the infirmary. Then, the door opened and Kokoro entered.


Kokoro: Wah! Who're you?!

Freudia: Shh. He's sleeping.

Kokoro: Ahh... sorry...

Freudia: Looking for someone?

Kokoro: Someone named Magio studies here. Do you know where he is...?

Freudia: ... Somewhere else.

Kokoro: I see...

Just as they talked, Fael's phone ringed. Freudia got it before he would wake up and heard the message.


Freudia: A member at the abandoned church. And someone that runs away easily... Tia, they found her.

School - Infirmary

Music - Rest is also important


Tia: I was wondering when she would show up....

Thomas: I'm back, just came here to give a quick check up before i would head for the entrance.
Tia: We are doing well so far, Fael just got a message on his cellphone about an RKS member.

Thomas: Him too huh? Well, look over him, i'll be back la-

Fael: Wait!

Tia: F-Fael?

Thomas: Hey, you just fainted twice, don't move too much.

Fael: I know...I just want a favor.

Thomas: A favor?

Fael: If you find someone named Zana Tsuki, tell her that i want to talk with her.

Thomas: Okay...

After telling Thomas how Zana looked like, then, the hunter left the infirmary.


Fael: ....

Tia: Fael?

Fael: I'm fine...it's just...i'm going to miss some friends i made...

Tia: Friends? Did something happend inside the blank dream?

Fael: Not really, it's kinda crazy...

Tia: Well, we are going to stay here for a while, so you can tell me.

Fael: Alright then...

School - Corridors

Music - Interlude to fierce fighting


Hugh: More one like Tia and Freudia huh?

Marie: Hugh!

Hugh: You got it too huh?
Marie: Yes!

Hugh: If you did, then Thomas and Lilly did too huh?

Marie: I wonder if Magio got it too...if his cellphone didn't disappear with him.

Hugh: Well...his clothes did disappear with him, so the odds that he had his cellphone with him are highly likelly.

Marie: ...That was a weird way to put it....

Thomas: I'm here!

Marie: Lilly is waiting us outside, let's go!

Hugh: Okay Captain! It will be the time to test my new T-Burst Knuckle!

World Crossers Guild Entrance

Music - Monochrome Clock


Shuren: Okay, what happened here?

Ragna and Masaki: Nothing much?

Shuren and Kail: (Nothing much?)

Rosa: Oh, good thing you're here, Giovanni, Seraph, this is Shuren Kano, the one that commands the guild. Our defacto leader!

Shuren: Nice to meet you two!

Rosa: They showed interest in joining the guild!

Shuren: Wow! Really?

Kail: Yeah, something about trading information or stuff.

Shuren: For as much as i want more hunters, i have to make sure that they won't give that information for criminals.

Rosa: Wow, you being strict like this....
Lyzer: That's how she is, despting looking wimpy and small...

Shuren: (Sigh....) I have to be, we got an important mission on our hands...that is to look over "them", we just can't give that info that easilly.

Celica: "Them"? You mean the that mission we got to look over the Toadstool Triplets!
Ragna, Lyzer, Kail and Masaki: YOU IMBECILE!!! (( Which trasnlates to BAKAMEGA!!! ))

Celica: Did i say something wrong?

Shuren: Just a tongue slip...

Rosa: Well...I guess you can't really be picky anymore right?

Shuren: Well, it depends, does that information interests them?

Above the Guild


Marisa: That's what i like to see on my Reimu, so determined to solve the problems...

Friday: Flattery won't get you nowhere...

Marisa: Okay, here's Friday, sorry for all the trouble.

She handles Friday to Reimu, and then, nosedives.


Friday: Is she always like this?

Spring Zone - World Crossers Guild

BGM: Sacred Moon


Giovanni: ... Hey, Seraph...

Seraph: ... I got it. To be more explicit, the info that we want is basic. Only about the entire Multilopolis will suffice.

Giovanni: And about the Triplets. There's no need to fret about it. We know about them already... in a good and bad way.

Giovanni started to reminisce about the event that brought him, Seraph and his friends to meet the Toadstool Roayl Family. Known as the Year of Torment and Ruin... a war took place between the Fantasinian Royal Army and the Toadstool Royal Army.


Giovanni: Ugh, how I hate reminiscing about those days...

Seraph: If you want, we can tell you more about what we know about the Triplets. It may not be much, but as I see that you need, we're willing to help.

Giovanni: (Me and my twisted visions... so they had something more important at hand than the desire for money...)

Spring Zone - Skies above the World Crossers Guild


Reimu: Yeah, that's normal. OK, hold on tight.

She dropped Friday and quickly grabbed her hand in few seconds. After that, Reimu slowly descended her to the ground.

School - Main Gate

Lilly waited as she looked at the sky. Then, she heard their footsteps.


Lilly: Is everyone here? Good. Then, to the Spring Zone!

Lilly, with her magic, summoned a giant flying book to take the orders.


Lilly: Hop on aboard and hold tight!!

She flied away to the Spring Zone.

World Crossers Guild - Entrance

Music - WAXA


Shuren: I see, if it is a information exchange, then i have no complaints, let's go inside, i'll give you two some documents we have on the city.

Celica: You can get up now Mio!
Mio: Zzzzzzz!!!!

Masaki: Hey, don't sleep there Mio! Hey Mio! Wake up!
Mio: Zzzzzzz!!!! I can't eat anymore.

Ragna: (So cliche....)

Masaki: "I can't eat anymore..." what the hell are you eating in your dream...i mean, Wake up Mio! Geez... Hey Mio!
Mio: Zzzzzz!!!!

Masaki: It's no use....

Celica: I'll have Minerva carry her inside.

Masaki: Much appreciated.

Marisa: Yo! Masaki!

Masaki: Hey Marisa!

Shiro: How are you?

Marisa: Doing great! I'm ready for another day ze!

Ragna: You're...that girl we met yesterday.

Marisa: Yes yes!
Lyzer: Ah, perfect timing, we might add her to the plan.

Marisa: What plan?
Lyzer: You'll see.

Skies Above Multilopolis


Hugh: ....

Marie: (Aparently, he is not fiding amusing the idea on flying on a book.)
Zetta: ......

Marie: (It's funnier because he is here too.)

Thomas: Hmmm....

Marie: What is it?

Thomas: Since we are high up, i thought of see if i can spot someone.
Marie: And that someone is?
Thomas: A girl named Zana Tsuki, Fael told me to search for her.

Marie: He woke up?
Thomas: Yes, i just hope he doesn't pull another stunt like that again...

Marie: He's always straining himself, even though he is calmer, more level-headed, and more sure of his goals...he still do those things.

Thomas: ....
Marie: Seriously...His body will break one day!

Thomas: Now now, don't say such things.

Marie: I know...but....

Thomas: He's getting better over the time right? You just have to be patient...

Marie: You're right...i just can't help but worry...

Mystic Realm

???: I feel a change in one of the timelines of that world...i wonder who did it.

Anza: That was me.

Music - Moonlight

???: And i was wondering when you were going to make an interference.

Anza: It was hard, i had to depend on someone else to do my job, i felt bad for using the boy, but you know how i am, intrusive and too kind to see people suffer a tragic fate.
???: You're always like this.

Anza: Oh, where are my manners? It's been a while, Kaguyahime!

Kaguya-Hime: You seem to be doing good, Miss Anza.

Anza: How can i not? I'm about to engage in the most spetacular fight against humanity, how can i not be overjoyed?
Kaguya-Hime: Is that...so?

Anza: Yes, and after that, you guys won't see me around anymore.
Kaguya-Hime: That meaning...

Anza: It will be the last war. And the last is always the best.
Kaguya-Hime: And why you're telling me that?

Anza: Can't i?
Kaguya-Hime: ....

Anza: I'll be going now, this is farewel.
Kaguya-Hime: Farewel then.... (Those eyes...Anza...don't tell me you plan to...)

((I've just found the final boss theme from Battle Princess of Arcadias! I love it so much!!))

Spring Zone - World Crossers Guild

BGM: Peaceful Tone for a Peaceful World


Seraph: OK then. Shall we enter?

Giovanni: Umm... I wanna stay outside a bit. I'll let the paperwork with you.

Seraph: Fine for me. Just don't go running away.

Giovanni: Hey, I don't do that. Just go inside and help them.

Seraph: Alright, I will.

With that said, Seraph followed Shuren to inside the Guild so they could discuss about the information exchange and the possibility of his and Giovanni's recruitment. Just as he entered, Reimu came down and gently let Friday in the ground.


Reimu: There you go. Now, don't forget, for flying services, you can call the Hakurei Shrine Maiden!... me!

Giovanni: Flying people are actually nothing abnormal around these parts, I guess...

Reimu: You seem surprised with it.

Giovanni: Well, I never saw people that can do that.

Reimu: Oh, I see. Well, I gotta head back to the shrine. See you later, Marisa! And be sure to visit me later, kid!

With that, Reimu flied away. Giovanni looked at her flight.


Giovanni: Wow... I really want to know how to fly... that would be awesome!
???: Why would you need that?

Giovanni: (!!!)


Vengeful Fallen Angel
Nessiah
The true owner of Giovanni. His book, the Revelation of the Gods, allows him to reincarnate dead spirits.

Nessiah: Good morning. I suppose no one knows about the tower of Ragnarok-

BGM: Encounter with the Devil

A single tip of silver touched Nessiah's neck. Without holding back, Giovanni pointed his gunblade at him, that smiled in return.

Nessiah: We meet again, kindness that I threw away...

Giovanni: I'm not you anymore. And what do you want?
Nessiah: Oh. I see that I can't pass by here. May I asky why not?

Giovanni: Maybe because I'll shoot you if you do.
Nessiah: So... you would commit suicide if someone would let you. How intriguing.

Giovanni: My chain of sins is different than yours. Can't you see that? Oh wait, the Chains of Conviction aren't letting you see one thing.
Nessiah: Laugh as much as you want. Your insults aren't something that break my heart. After all, demons are never and will never be pacifists. They are always after a war, to ensure chaos and destruction. That's the same for us. Isn't that right... fellow Fallen Angel?

Giovanni: What makes you think that I want destruction? All I want is peace
Nessiah: Peace... justice... what illusion that exists in the minds of humans. Tell me, killing all those innocents from the Bronquian Empire was just?

Giovanni stepped away the moment he heard that. Doubt and regret started to fill his mind again.


Giovanni: We had a reason to do all of that!!
Nessiah: Same to them. Or you truly believe that they were the villains of the story?

Giovanni: They started to war! It was our duty to answer!!
Nessiah: But no innocent was harmed. You all from the Royal Army almost killed an entire population. Don't you remember of the brave volunteers that wished to fight for their home?

Giovanni: Will you shut up?! Don't start talking about what's right or wrong here!!
Nessiah: It makes me wonder... why should they trust you? I know that the Grim Angel has actually a reason to win beliefs, but you? You're the same person that I am. Vengeful, wishing the death of others... all for the pleasure of seeing blood... isn't that right?

Giovanni stepped back and started to be filled with regrets. Was all that he did until now nothing? Was the justice he wanted to do a farce... something to hide the fact that he wanted war somehow?

BGM: The Stage in His Hands

Nessiah took advantage and attacked Giovanni with the magic from his book. Before anyone would come, he setted up a barrier that would prevent anyone from entering.

Nessiah: No one will interfere now. You shall become a small light once again and this time I will destroy you!

Giovanni: (T-That barrier is strong... I can't rely on Seraph this time...)
Nessiah: Die, imbecile!

Nessiah tried to hit him again, but Giovanni quickly recovered from the attack and countered with a shot. Nessiah was pulled a few meters away;


Giovanni: If you're not willing to stay out of my way, then I'm totally not willing to let you live! I'll be over with you here, Nessiah!!

Spring Zone - Abandoned Church

Necrox looked again and he saw Lilly and the others on a flying book.


Necrox: Took you long enough!

Lilly: I'm sorry! OK?!

Necrox: *sigh*... In any case, she's still here. Somewhere, but hidden...

Lilly: Is she inside it? Or possibly...

Necrox: I can't confirm it well, but I think she's underground.

Lilly: Well, we're going to look in the entire church anyway... let's go.

Necrox nodded and opened the front doors. The church inside was in ruins, as it had a great quantity of scrambles. By the marks, it was some war that did happen there, but they were only sure that was someone that destroyed the place, and not simply time. They started to search around.