MagusDream

Mana-Script Academy For The 'Gifted'

Took a little longer than usual... life's consuming me, bit by bit.

Mana-Script Academy For The 'Gifted'

@TheHangedMan

"I will terminate myself." [+]

"Whoo! Finished!", he spoke, happy. At that time, Flare came into the chambers, just to look at the massive portal he created. "Whoa! What is that?!", he asked, surprised. "It's the thing that will take us to another timeline: The Second Crosser!", Cruz exclaimed proudly. Then, he went to configure the timeline where they would go.

As he configured, Cruz thought about something. "Hey, Flare. Can I ask you something?", he said. Flare looked at him. "Let's say we jump into another timeline and find ourselves. But the ones we'll find are truly more different. For an example, I'm something like a tyrant or along those lines. What would you do?", he finished the question. Flare didn't knew what to answer, he wasn't expecting this sort of questioning from Cruz. "I... I don't know... especially because of that example.", he told the truth. The technomage stopped what he was doing and turned back to his friend. "If I ever found me doing something that's wrong... I would definitely kill myself. Not because it's me, but because I don't want worlds in chaos anymore.", he said. "Cruz...", Flare pondered, worried.

Seeing Flare's worriness, Cruz gave him a smile. "We don't know what will happen in these other timelines. But I know we'll do our best. That's why we have to throw those worries away. That's why I asked that, so I could see your response.", he said. "It's just... hard. It could reflect on you, right?", Flare asked. "No, it won't. We're not from the same timeline so it doesn't matter... if it's not me. If I kill myself, just like I said, it could have a reflection or not.", Cruz said and looked at Flare serious. "Flare... if you find me of another timeline and he's not the me we all know... terminate it. I don't want a corrupt version of myself running amok. You can do that, right?", he said.

BGM: Another Side, Another Story

"... I guess... I have no choice... do I?", Flare spoke. He still couldn't believe that he would do something like that. But he saw he had no choice. And his Cruz's words echoed in his mind.

"I will terminate myself."

Flare breathed heavily. Then, he looked at the other Cruz. "I know you won't believe in me anyway, but I'll speak anyway. You... yourself from another timeline had asked me one thing. That if I found him, doing something unforgivable to the world, I should definitely exterminate it at any cost. And as I can see, you became a tyrant, lusting for power and domination over everything. If that's the case, I don't need to deceive or trick you. What I have to do is..."

Using the cards of Undefined Fate, Flare exploded the manacles holding him. He knew that Life Hacker would definitely play things to "Cruz"'s side, but he wouldn't run. Not now.

"I won't hold back for any emotion. You're not the Cruz I know, you're just a tyrant using his name. And I'll end you, just like the real Cruz asked me!"

As a response to the hostility given so far, Flare shot the eight cards around "Cruz" and blowed them. He didn't expected the battle to be over with just that, but he wouldn't turn it back anymore.

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

The images will have to come later.

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

((More backstory to how the Triplets got into Multilopolis. Starting with Magio's rebellion.))

Prelude to Ruin: The Destructive Rebellion for Freedom

BGM: Battle of Ordeal (Plays for all scenes.)

Realm of Paradox

As they walked on the corridor, they heard a big explosion that made the entire castle shake.


Lilly: What the hell is going on?! An invasion?!

Necrox: Look!

Once the smoke cleared a little, they saw Magio coming at them.


Magio: Hurry up, let's go!

Lilly: Where?!
Magio: I don't know, but I'm not staying in this prison anymore!

Necrox: Is this some sort of rebellion?

Magio: It's my rebellion! If you two aren't coming, I'll go alone!

Lilly: We're going too!

Necrox: Hell yeah! Sayonara, Realm of Paradox!

The three flew away. As they started to fly, chains started to pursue them quickly. It was the signal that Peach knew about their rebellion against her. The soldiers too went quickly after them.

Realm of Paradox: Throne Room


Peach: Why? Why would he do something like that?!

Gloria: Lady Peach!

Gloria and Assiette quickly appeared at the throne room. Peach was biting her nails strongly, almost taking part of her finger with it.


Peach: Intercept them at the gate! Don't let they run away!

Gloria and Assiette quickly nodded and disappeared from the room.


Peach: You three...

Grasslands

As they kept searching for whatever Peach wanted, Cookie received a call from his receiver.


Cookie: Cookie here.
Soldier: Sir Cookie, we have a major problem! The Triplets are rebelling and escaping from the Realm!

Cookie: What?! Is that true?!

Jin: Something bad is happening...
Soldier: Please, send reinforcements! We won't be able to capture them!

Cookie: Alright, I'll send someone there quickly.

Cookie turned off the call. He secretly gave a sigh of relief and turned back to the others with a worried face.


Cookie: The Triplets are rebelling against us.
Dio: WHAT?! The Triplets?!

Cookie: They're heading to the main gate of the Realm. Let's hurry and try to-

Azrel: We're going.

Jin: What?!

Aria: We cannot waste you three on the Triplets. Do not worry as we will not fail at any cost.

Anna: ...

Cookie: ... Alright then. We're counting on you three.

The Ametrine Triplets started to fly back to the Realm's main gate in order to help with the interception. However, Cookie knew something was running into Azrel's mind, for him to suggets they would go.


Cookie: (Finally... a time where they are free.)

Spring Zone Skies


Magio: Hey... where's the Festival Site?

Necrox: What?! I thought you knew!
Magio: Oooops... hehehe...

Lilly: Oh god...

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

*listens to Bayonetta and tries to sing while breaking windows* Fly me to the moon and let me play with stars...

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

Ugh, it's so hot, I can't take it! The worst is that I'm wearing social shirts and social pants...

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

School: Main Gate

BGM: Para, ite!


Magio: Alright, this is it.

Anna: I know that Agni mentioned being nervous, but so am I... what if something happens?

Necrox: We'll just have to take it and pronto. Nothing will stop us from getting this Dream.

Lilly: Yes. It doesn't matter if we hesitate, we'll do it!

Agni: Yup, I sure we'll end up winning!

Upon seeing them, Magio gave a small sigh but smiled.


Magio: Sheesh... what a cliché scene...

Lilly: Well, then you do something more entertaining! Also, you're the one that began the scene.

Magio: I know. Spritism -Soul-!

Using his power, Magio created blue wings of light behind everyone, giving to some the power to fly and enhancing the flying abilities of those who aready flew.


Magio: Alright, let's go. To the Festival and to the Spring Dream!

The Triplets started flying towards the Festival's direction, being followed by Anna, Agni and the others.

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

The remixes are good, so I do enjoy it a little...

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

Been listening to NOW I KNOW from Persona 4: Dancing All Night for at least 3 weeks non-stop... this isn't a good sign, but the song is so good that I can't not listen to it.

The Black Nightmare of the White Dream (MagusDream X Kael Taiyou)

School: Main Gate

BGM: A Party at the Toadstool Castle


Kokoro: Ah, it's going to be so fun! I'll make sure to dance until I can't take it anymore!

Magio: Someone's excited. I suppose we can have a little rest while we're there too.

Agni: This will be my first Festival... and I'm nervous somehow, not even knowing why...

Anna: Do not worry about it, OK? It will be fun.

Kana: I am sure everyone will enjoy it.

The talk about the festival went a little more. Although they knew about the mission, they thought too about the time to relax under the flowers at the festival site. And then...

BGM: Trial Underground ((It plays for both scenes.))

Rosenkreuz and the Toadstools

Time stopped for everyone except Magio, Lilly, Necrox and Anna. Rosenkreuz suddenly appeared and talked with them.


Magio: Master!
Rosenkreuz: Hello, my apreentice, his friends and family.

Anna: If you came here, it must have a reason, right?
Rosenkreuz: Correct. But before I begin...

A bubble of water appeared above Necrox and Lilly. Rosenkreuz popped it and water fell into them, waking both up.


Lilly: Gah!!

Necrox: What the hell? Water?!
Rosenkreuz: Now I can begin speaking, I suppose.
Lilly: Rosenkreuz?!

Necrox: Now's not the time to be suprised. Let's just listen.

Rosenkreuz called an image. It was a shining flower.

Rosenkreuz: This is the Spring Dream. We call it The Dream of the Eden Hidden from Humans.

Anna: It is beautiful.

Necrox: But if you called it hidden, then it must mean...
Rosenkreuz: ... Do not look simply with your eyes. For you to find the Dream, you must have alternative ways of searching it.

After hearing that, Magio reminded himself of Yuyuko's words.


Magio: What could she have possibly meant by that?

Necrox: She? Who?
Magio: Before I got back the school, I was taken to Hakugyokurou and I met Yuyuko there. She just threw me those words...

Yuyuko's Words for the Spring Dream

Yuyuko: But even so, we're blind to the occult and to the hidden, don't you agree?

Yuyuko: What we see is real and everything else that can't be seen is a fantasy. Even us, who have powers, consider the world like that.

Anna: So Miss Yuyuko took you out of nowhere and just said those words?
Rosenkreuz: Take her words in mind and heart. It might lead you to your objective.

Lilly: "What we see is real and everything else that can't be seen is a fantasy. Even us, who have powers, consider the world like that."

Necrox: I don't get it. Can't Yuyuko be more direct with the hint instead of being the cloaked girl she is?

Lilly: I think I'm starting to get the points but... it's still too clouded and it's only an assumption.

As time stopped for them, that wasn't different for Fael, Marie, Hugh and Thomas. But for them, the Toadstools were frozen in time too.

Rosenkreuz: I assume you all are prepared for this, considering all facts.

Spring Zone: Festival Site

BGM: human days

The lights started to shine as everyone finished their preparations. Nitori was making the last necessary preparations for her stand.


Nitori: Hmmmhmmm! Everything's ready!

Reisen: Oh, Nitori.

Seraph: So we meet again.

Nitori: Oh, hey guys! Hanging out?

Reisen: The festival is almost ready so we were taking a stroll while I was showing Seraph the entire site.

Nitori: So, how do you think about it, Mr. Seraph?

Seraph: The site is really beautiful. The flowers are pretty in the buds and-

Nitori: No, no, not that. I meant Reisen as a guide. Was she pretty good doing that?

Seraph: Huh?

Reisen: I-Ignore her! She's just joking around, as usual...

Nitori: Whaaaaat? But I'm being serious here!

Reisen: S-Seraph, why don't you check the other stalls for a while. I'll catch you on a bit.

Seraph: Oh... OK.

Seraph left to see the other stands at Reisen's request. She, with a red cheek, looked angry at Nitori.


Reisen: Could you please stop with this?!

Nitori: Sorry, my bad. But I also managed to get you all for me.

Reisen: You're not going to do some crazy experiment, are you?!

Nitori: No, I'm not. Just look at that thing.

Nitori pointo to a seemingly hat-like thing with a jewel standing in a stand next to them.


Reisen: A weird hat... with a purple jewel...?

Nitori: I don't know why, but I'm getting a bad feeling about it. I mean, almost every stand has at least 10 of them.

Reisen: Suspicious indeed. Do you wish me to go and take a look?

Nitori: I would love to, but let's not mess with others' stands. Also, the people are coming already, so all we have to do is mix in.

Reisen: If you say so. I'll be going now.

Nitori: And good luck with the daaaate~!

Reisen: S-Stop that!!

With a bright red face, Reisen quickly left. Nitori waved while giggling a little.


Nitori: I can't get myself tired of teasing her.

Nitori: Still, those hats...

Meanwhile... at the Top Square of the Festival Site...

BGM: Aliens Conference

Schirach looked down at the stands and saw her Eggmets in all of them.


Schirach: Hmmhmm... everything is going according to plan. The Eggmets are all positioned and ready for when it all begins. Now I need to wait for their arrival...

Gloria: *appears* Is everything ready, Schirach?
Schirach: Of course it is. Don't worry, I'll put an end into their little quest.
Assiette: *appears* We're highly hoping that. Or else, we'll simply dispose of you... or your corpse...

Schirach: Are you doubting me?
Assiette: Of course I am. I mean... Eggmets? That's everything you can bring?

Schirach: But they will cause an uproar enough to give birth to a chaos.

Gloria: Always confident. However, take in mind that you are going against a-

Schirach: A bunch of kids. Don't worry about it, they'll be on the ground on the first 5 minutes.
Assiette: ... I guess we can leave her then. If she doesn't want our warning, let's not waste our tongues with trash.

Schirach: Eh?

Gloria: Are we the ones who will pay our tongues, Schirach? Time will tell pretty soon.