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Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Corridor

Kaito, Lucent and Kiragi reached Reeta, Lady Amara and the some of the kids. The rest of them were accompanying the trio.


Kiragi: Good morning, everyone!

Kaito: We went to fetch Kiragi and the rest of them said they had bad nightmares. We comforted them, so they're more calm now.

Lucent: (They're all being affected at a fast rate... the Nightmares are growing out of control. I need to do something...)

Kaito's cellphone started ringing. He picked it up and saw it was Xaizor calling him.


Kaito: Hey, Xaizor. What's up, man?
Xaizor: Dude, we need you and Lucent here. There's a Nightmare attacking us here!

Kaito: What?!
Xaizor: I'm not joking! He's calling a bunch of the smaller ones, but they're all powered up! I'm with Marina and Jin, but we need your help and fast!

Lucent: ...! Kaito, give me the cellphone!

Kaito: A-Alright! Hold one a bit, Xaizor!

Kaito quickly passed the cellphone to Lucent.


Lucent: X-Xaizor? I-It's me, Lucent!
Xaizor: Hey, man! I know you might not be all better yet, but we're in a pickle here!

Lucent: I-It's fine... listen, how does the Nightmare look? Can you tell me?
Xaizor: Eh?! Uh... tall guy! He's blonde and, uh... looks like some character! And he has a megaphone!

Lucent: (Blonde and a megaphone...? Could it be...?!)
Xaizor: Shit, they're coming! Come quick! We really need your help right now!

Xaizor turned the call off. Lucent looked at the phone and remembered his promise with the rest.

BGM: Dream End Drama ~ Border Between Dream and Reality


Lucent: Lady Amara, I promise I'll explain later, but I... I'm skipping breakfast!

Kiragi: W-Where are you going, Big Bro Lucent?

Lucent: There's a Nightmare attacking in the town. I'm going to stop it.

Kaito: You're not going alone! I can fight now, so I'm going too!

Lucent: ... I won't be able to do it alone. I was attacked yesterday and I didn't manage to heal entirely yet.

Lucent: And even if I said "no", you would come too, right?

Kaito nodded, with a proud smile. Kiragi was going to raise an idea of him going, but he remembered Lady Amara prohibited him from leaving the orphanage today because of his escape yesterday. At the very least, he could cheer on them.


Kiragi: Big Bros, do your best out there! I know you can do it!

Kaito: Thanks! Let's go, Lucent!

Kaito ran to the entrance. Lucent looked once more at Lady Amara.


Lucent: I... I know you didn't expect me doing this, but... it's something I need to do, Lady Amara. I'll explain everything, I swear. It's what I've been owing you ever since you took me in here and made this place my home. I'll ask that you wait just a little more, that's all!

After that, Lucent looked at Reeta.


Lucent: And I know that, deep inside, you don't want me fighting, Reeta. You and Kaito are the last people wanting me in danger. But you know my promise and that I need to fulfill it. I... I can't back out on my word with Rayla and the others.

Lucent: I'm sorry if I'm hurting you, but... I need to help them.

With those words said, Lucent ran after Kaito. He wanted to stop that Nightmare, or else things could get really dangerous.

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

After turning off the call, Marina's Aeroga dissipated and the fight kept going on. They returned to defend themselves, as the number of smalled Nightmares increased.


Xaizor: Goddamnit, they increased in number!

Marina: What are supposed to do now?! They are really strong!

???: You guys should call it quits and let me eat already. It's gonna be less painful.

BGM: Rumble Temple


Jin: Like hell I'm giving up! It'll take me a long time before I can ever call it!

???: Mate, no one likes the non-givers. They're such a pain in the ass.

Jin: Nice sob story, but I'm going to be a pain in the ass for as long as I can!

Jin: Magatama "Warding Blaze Circle"!!

Jin stood into meditating position as magatamas surrounded him and the Arcadia brothers. They began to spin quickly, forming a ring of blue flame around them. It expanded and burned every Nightmare currently surrounding them.


Xaizor: Whoa, nice!

???: The hell was that, dude?

Jin: There's more where that comes from!!

Jin shot the burning magatamas at the strange man, who jumped back in order to evade them. Soon, more Nightmares rose from the ground.


Marina: More of them are coming!

Xaizor: I've called Kaito and Lucent to help us. They might be on their way here!

Jin: If that's the case, we just need to hold them for a while. I'm game!

???: Nyeeeehahaha!! So, you guys just won't quit, huh? Fine! I'LL DEVOUR THE THREE OF YOU!!

The man screamed on his megaphone once more, powering up the Nightmares as they rushed on the trio. Jin, Xaizor and Marina returned to fight then, until Lucent and Kaito were to come.

Location: World Crossers Guild - Main Lobby

Lilina and Heather went downstairs from their room to the main lobby. Kail was already there, so they decided to greet him.


Heather: Good morning, sir Kail. Are you doing well?

Lilina: G-Good morning, Kail... (I have a feeling Kail's a little angry with me for activating the Glaive when he said not to...)

Noble Arms: Restoring Hope - With Gratitude to TheHangedMan

Country: Cyprus
Location: Ship - Cafeteria

After the briefing given by Eliza, the group left to the cafeteria. There, they found Sergeant Sumizome no Shion, waiting for them at the table. They walked towards him as he got up from the chair. "Good morning, Sergeant Lopez. And you three must be Pablo Legazpi, Ein Rubicante and André Dias." Shion spoke. "Greetings sir. I am Private André Dias, recently enlisted to Operation: Symbiote and caretaker of Ein Rubicante." André saluted. Shion, with an imposing figure, looked at Ein. "A-Ah...! H-H-H-Hi..." Ein stuttere, while hiding behind André. "Forgive me, Sergeant sir. Ein is... completely adverse to strangers." André apologized. "Ease your worries. As his new mentor, I was well instructed on Rubicante's current mental stability." Shion spoke.

"Allow me to introduce myself then. I am Sumizome no Shion, Sergeant of Operation: Symbiote's Intelligence Squad. You will be under my care from now on, Private Dias and Rubicante." Shion introduced himself. "T-Then... I-I can... stay with André...?" Ein asked. "Yes, you two will be together on the same squad." Shion said. Ein felt relieved after hearing those words. "It's a pleasure to meet you, sir. I would like to know about our mission, if possible." André asked. Shion nodded and opened the note he received, laying it on the table.

BGM: Mission Briefing

"As Sergeant Lopez explained to you, we will need your investigative skills, Private Dias. Our mission is to uncover torture methods being used by CIA agents aboard this very own ship. They deny the usage of said methods, but it has been a recent remark that captured enemy soldiers return injured from these interrogations. Some more than other, with few not resisting some of those injuries and dying. Operation: Symbiote holds itlsef by the banner of peace, which is why such things cannot go on anymore." Shion spoke. "T-Torture... methods..." Ein muttered to himself. "Understood, sir. However, if you permit me to ask, why is this task imposed on Pablo and Ein as well?" André asked. "As you know, we cannot send them to war, due to both being underage. However, the reason is the value their powers will present in such missions other than actual combat." Shion spoke. "How so, Sir?"

"Legazpi's power will allow us to cause a breakthrough to whatever lies these agents will spawn. Rubicante's power will allow us to use him as a spy, in order to catch the actions right into place. I am certain these two will prove themselves well, even if this is their first mission. I will be there to instruct you all, so you will not go unprepared." Shion spoke. "Understood. Well, Pablo and Ein, we'll be working together from now on. I'll be counting on you two." André spoke to both of the young boys. "R-Right..." Ein spoke. "That will be all for now. I shall await good results from the three of you." Shion finished the instructions. André saluted firmly, with Ein saluting nervously a little afterwards.

*BGM ends*

Right after the salutations, Shion's mouth wriggled around a little. He seemed to be holding something back. "Uh, sir? Is everything okay?" André asked.

Shion's Theme: Blackjack

"Pffft... alright, new reminder: never act as imposing. It doesn't work since it cracks laughters on me. Eliza-san, remind me to leave this "serious talking" stuff to you, alright?" Shion laughed. They got confused. Was that imposing presence just an act? That was confirmed, since Shion took out a lollipop out of his pockets and started to savor it as if it was nothing. "Want one, André-kun? I have some here with me." He asked. "N-No sir... wait, what did you call me?" André asked. "I'm not calling you as Private or Dias or whatever of these technical stuff. I don't work that way." Shion spoke. That made André wonder if Shion was really taking this mission seriously or if he was completely out of his mind. "Sergeant, perhaps I should remind you that we're in war. We're supposed to treat each other according to our ranks and-" André began to speak, but Shion interrupted him. He took another lollipop, removed the plastic around it and put it in André's mouth while he was speaking. "Strawberry. It's a nice flavor, if you ask me." He said.

He had to admit, it was good. However, the taste of candy was the last thing scurrying over André's mind. Seeing his superior act so friendly and nonchalant put him in a tough spot. "Sergeant, could you please take this more seriously? This isn't the time for us to be joking around, you know!" André complained. "So you're really going to play two pairs while I have a four of a kind, André-kun? You should change your taste, since you're so much of a tower that you're the last piece to be moved." Shion said, all while smiling. "What... what does poker and chess have anything to do with the mission?!" André questioned, visibly irritated. "Look, your investigation skills were recommended and you seem pretty organized, by the looks of it. Yet still, you let your perfectionism stand in your sight so much, the world's always black or white to you. Only walking through straight paths will take you nowhere." Shion spoke.

Now André was left impressed. He was a perfectionist, well-organized young man, always preferring to be safe than sorry. However, he has been toppled by this stranger whom he never seen before. On top of that, he was thoroughly described by Shion, in a conversation that couldn't have gone for more than 10 minutes. "W-What the... what is this? S-Sergeant Lopez, with all respect, but is this some sort of joke?" Wordless, that was all he could say for the moment.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

???: Nyeeehahahaha!! Dude, this is the best!!

As they walked to the school, a loud laughter could be heard from the distance. On a street going on a different direction, there was a strange man in the middle of the street, while people walked around.


Xaizor: What's with that laugh? And who's that dude right there?

Marina: Perhaps something is going on over there. We should check it out, just in case.

BGM: Team Skull Leader

Xaizor, Marina and Jin approached the man laughing at the street. He lookd at them and beamed an evil smile.


???: Whatcha lookin' at? Can't ya see I'm busy here?

Xaizor: What the hell are you doing, laughing like a maniac in the middle of a street?

???: Imma eatin' stuff here, brat. Now scram!

Marina: Eating? What do you mean "eating"?

Jin: Hold on a second... these people are all like this and this guy is here... are you a Nightmare?!

???: Crikes, got found out... shit, I wasn't expecting some nobody would know 'bout this?

Marina: Are you devouring people's dreams?! How dare you!
???: Gotta do what it takes to survive, girlie. I thrive on this shit, you get it?!

Xaizor: Hope you did your eating, because this will be your last! No one's gonna eat people's dreams on my watch!

???: You telling me you wanna fight me? You crazy, mate?!

Jin: Yes, we're lunatics. At least, we'll put a halt on your tracks!

Marina: I shall not let this continue any longer! We shall not lose to you!

???: Oooh, feisty. But I don't think you know who you're messing with.

BGM: Battle! Team Skull Leader


???: You guys should've told me you wanted me to devour you that badly!! TAKE THIS!!

The small Nightmares that attacked the shrine yesterday rose from the street. The man grabbed his megaphone and screamed loud at their direction. Suddenly, the monsters all began to twist and twirl, growing berserk and charging at Xaizor, Marina and Jin with fierce attacks.


Xaizor: *defends attacks* What the hell?! How are they so strong?!

Jin: It must have something to do with that guy! He might have powered them up!

Marina: *casts Aeroga around them* We must do something and fast!

Location: Summer Area - Streets

Mia was doing a patrol before she could go to school. As she walked in the Summer Area, she noticed how hopeless people seemed.


Mia: No matter how much I walk, the people seem dread and without ebergy. What could be doing this state of affairs?

As she walked, distracted with the people, she bumped on someone.


Mia: Ah, my apologies!

Fuindor: N-No, it's fine! I wasn't looking where I was going anyway.

Mia: I see. Are you a high school student? Shouldn't you be in school now?

Fuindor: Y-Yes, I study on Kanzakai, but it's closed off today.

Mia: I've heard about the attack yesterday. I wish I've gone there to help, but I was unable to.

Fuindor: I-It's fine, I guess. Well, I should be going then.

Mia: Very well then. Watch out and don't cause trouble.

Fuindor: Alright, miss.

BGM: Eternal Spring Dream

However, before Fuindor could leave, Mia suddenly jumped on him and evaded an incoming danmaku bullet. When she saw, Doremy floated right at them.


Doremy: I thought walking in another area of the town would guarantee no one would interrupt me. Alas, I was wrong.

Mia: You... you are from the attack yesterday!

Doremy: I don't remember seeing you there, but I guess you do know about me somehow. Would you kindly let me eat that boy's dreams, please?

Fuindor: Eat my dreams?! What the hell are you talking about?!

Doremy: You see, I need to eat human dreams for survive. I've eaten quite a few for the morning, but you two were the only ones which I haven't feasted on yet.

Mia: Honestly, all that you have been saying makes no sense, but I will make up for the mistake and have you arrested for the attack yesterday!

Doremy: If you wish to disturb me, I will satisfy myself with your dream then!

Doremy shot danmaku at Mia and Fuindor once more. She activated Aegis and shielded both of them before the magical bullets could hit them.


Mia: You there. I sense aura flowing within you. You know how to fight, don't you?

Fuindor: M-Me? I do, but-

Mia: Then I'll request that you aid me. That, and I hardly believe she will not go after you as well.

Fuindor: Oh, right! If that's the case, let's go!

Fuindor transformed and took his blade out. Once the shots ceased for a moment and got out of cover.


Fuindor: I have something else to do, but if you want a fight, you have one, you freak!

Mia: As a knight, I shall not let you harm the civilians! Prepare yourself!

Doremy: Let me see what you two are capable of.

Kingdom Hearts - The Lights of the Multiverse (KH and Alternate History) [Full]

World: Renovation
Location: Gummi Ship "Renovation's Might" - Command Room

The very next day, the Gummi Ship arrived over yet another version of Earth, only large portions of Europe were literally shrouded in Darkness. Tocsax, despite still being miffed at the people he himself had turned against him (slightly in Asher's case, almost violently in Ignitio's), spoke, "All right people, we're here. I'll make this simple," he brought up a holographic map with London, Berlin, and Moscow outlined in glowing white letters everyone can somehow understand thanks to the Keyblades' language-translation magic. "Those of you going to the Princess of Heart go to London, while those going after Hitler and Stalin go to Berlin and Moscow."

Tocsax turned towards the group, his eyes settling on Asher's face for one minute before shifting to Astus' and then saying, "As for me and the Master of Trickery, we will be going to seal the world's Keyhole - A Keyhole is a special entrance into the Heart of the World, which if left open will allow the Heartless to eat the World's Heart and doom it to being consumed by Darkness."

A frown, as Tocsax thought, Next world after this, I am going to need to retrieve the true Felix's Heartless, then have the Lucy use her Princess of Heart powers to restore him. Won't Psilvux like that? His frown then shifted to a small grin directed at nowhere.

"As for how we will get to our destinations..." Tocsax trailed off as he looked towards the group as they gathered in the Operations Room, then tapped the ground with his right foot, causing a hologram of a smaller Gummi Ship to appear. "This vessel has a hangar that contains an even smaller Gummi Ship for transportation purposes - This can go from Orbit, where we are now, to the atmosphere and thence to the ground. The Gummi Shuttle - Shuttle being one of our terms for for smaller ships - will go to London first and drop off the negotiation team, then Berlin, then Moscow. Any questions?"

A holographic map of the ship then opened up to indicate just where the hangar and the Gummi Shuttle was. More automatically-translated words indicated that said shuttle, though small, had a couple of Magitech guns, a missile pod, and an energy shield of vague strength, though nowhere near what Empress Maria can muster.

Tocsax waited for some questions, then said, "All right, everyone except Astus - Move out!"

@Letter Bee

BGM: To the Battlefield

"Very well then, we're ready to depart." A voice spoke from the door. Agni, Ignitio and Victor came in to confirm their presence and greet everyone. "G-Good morning, everyone! L-Let's do our very best out there!" Victor spoke. His voice was shaky, indicating that he was nervous, but he still did his best to sound brave. As for Ignitio, he stood quiet and looked at the command's room windo, ignoring every other presence in the room. "The three of us will go unarmored in order to negotiate better. The more humane we look, even with clothing not appropriate to the era, the better for the mission." Agni spoke. With that, Victor touched his pendant and Ignitio covered himself with even more miasma until his body was entirely dark. Victor went back into his normal form, wearing a white long shirt, casual jeans and social shoes. A black necktie also appeared and his pendant was still visible. Ignitio, however, became a little more eccentric: his hair and eyes kept the same, but his ears were covered by his hair. He also was wearing a gray shirt and jacket with shredded jeans and black boots. It looked pretty human. "Let us depart then. There is nothing else to be discussed here." Ignitio spoke. "Wait, we still need to see if someone else wishes to go with us-" Agni spoke, but Ignitio turned his back and began walking away. "... Good luck waiting for someone to follow us. I still hold to the opinion the three of us are more than enough. Any more hindrances will make us lose time." He responded, leaving the command room.

Agni sighed at his brother's lack of compassion and trust. Still, there was nothing to be done in his case. It's something he should decide on his own. "W-Well then, shall we go, Agni?" Victor asked. "I guess so... we'll be waiting a little more at the hangar. I wish the best of luck to everyone. Know that my prayers are for your success." Agni smiled at everyone and left with Victor to the hangar.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

BGM: Beautiful Morning

Xaizor, Marina and Jin left the shrine and walked towards the school. Reimu agreed to have Jin accompany them, since having a nightmare could present some undesirable effect in the rest of the day.


Xaizor: ...

Marina: ...

Jin: Are you two really OK? I'm starting to get really worried...

Xaizor: Ah! Sorry, I was just distracted for a second...

Marina: As for me, the nightmare I had never left my mind even once.
Jin: Was it really horrible to let you guys down like this?

Marina: I would rather abstain from commenting it publically. We are not alone in the street, so we might tell you more back at the shrine.

Jin: Alright then, but you're telling me once we head back to the shrine, got it?

Xaizor: Fine... sheesh, I'm not even in the mood to train today...

Marina: I would do a sarcastic response, but I really need to rest my mind...

Both were completely lost in thought and were unable to think on anything else. However, out of nowhere, Jin kissed their foreheads, each at a time.


Xaizor: W-What the hell you're doing, dude?!

Jin: What? I always did this on Lumino when he was younger and it worked. He'd always calm down.

Xaizor: Ergh, c'mon! I'm not a kid anymore! Besides, that's a weird thing for you to be doing!

Jin: Uh... my bad. Instincts, I guess...

Marina: ... I have noticed that you do seem to be very fond of my father, Mister Jin. You were speaking his name quite a few times while you were sleeping.

Jin: No point in denying it. For me, your father was like a little brother I never had. I'd always play around and watch over him. His beaming smile and kindness are what always made my day.

Marina: I see. I believe Father will be very happy to see you again.

Xaizor: Still, that doesn't make us Dad and that was completely not cool!

Jin: I-I was just trying to help!

Marina: Well, it did help me. Thank you, Mister Jin. I feel a little calmer now.

Jin: It was nothing, Marina. I'm glad you're feeling less under the weather.

Xaizor: ... Well, it did distract me a bit, so I can't say it didn't work somehow. Still, that's not what's going to calm me down though.

Xaizor: I know! Since my mood's back a bit, you're training with me today, Jin!

Jin: Well, I got nothing against training, so it's fine for me! My regimen is hard, so I hope you can keep up!

Xaizor: I'll show you then! You'll be pale once we start!

Albeit weird, Jin's idea worked somehow. With Marina and Xaizor now distracted, the walk went far more calmer and they began talking about other topics.

Location: Summer Area - Forbidden Forest

Fuindor looked to the town at the very entrance of the Forbidden Forest. It was the home of many beastkin, but it's considered a haunted spot for the rest of the city. People who went inside were attacked by violent beastkin, all happening in secrecy and during the nighttime. With the number of disappearances growing, the town prohibited entrance to the forest, even to the authorities.


Fuindor: (Will there be a day where we can walk alongside humanity once more? If not, are we fated to live in secret until when?)
???: Hey, whatcha looking at?

Fuindor: GAH!! Get away!! *draws sword*

BGM: An Unpopular Location


???: Whoa, whoa, calm down! Put that blade away, dude!

Fuindor: Oh, it's just you Zeroken. You startled me...


Wind's Prideful Wolf
Zeroken


Zeroken: Did something happen for you to be like this right up in the morning, swinging your sword at everyone you meet?

Fuindor: Had a nightmare... a horrible one. Hunters everywhere, burning the forest and killing the others...

Zeroken: That's... horrible indeed.

Fuindor: Yeah, I know. It's what I'm trying to avoid at all costs. I don't want us to go extinct...

Zeroken: I'm pretty sure that's not going to happen. You wouldn't let your family die as if it was nothing.

Fuindor: You're right. I won't let that happen. I swore that to Gramps and I'll see it through.

Zeroken: There, that's the spirit! Now don't get all gloomy for the day.

Fuindor: Heheh... thanks, Zeroken. You managed to cheer me up a bit.

Fuindor: Say, I still don't buy the whole demon thing. Are you sure you're not a werewolf, wolfskin or something like that?

Zeroken: No, I'm a demon. I come from the Netherworld and I'm not related to beastkin.

Fuindor: If that's the case, then what are you doing here? You haven't told me that yet.

Zeroken: Ahaha... you see... I was trying to get somewhere and I, uh, took the wrong the direction and ended up here...

Fuindor: ... pffft... that sounds like you a lot...

Zeroken: Hey, don't laugh! C'mon, I'd be miserable if it wasn't for you helping me!

Fuindor: Sorry, sorry. Anyway, I'm heading down to town. There's something I gotta check there.

Zeroken: Alright then. Good luck to you! Hope you find whatever you need!

Fuindor: Also, don't talk about my nightmare with the others. I don't want Kaden going all worried and listening to Keaton and Yoichi making fun of it will be too much for my head...

Zeroken: Sure thing! Your secret's safe with me!

Fuindor transformed into his human form and left to the town. He wanted to see if he could visit Sumireko at the hospital, but he needed to find Orie first.

Location: Summer Area - Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn

After a good night of sleep, Lizzy woke up and left the inn. She was rather tired of all the walking yesterday and rather bothered, but she still needed to do what she was instructed.


Lizzy: OK, so if I remember right, I need to go somewhere called "Hakurei Shrine"... right? I think that was the name but I'm hell as unsure as I can be.

Lizzy: But seriously, he could've explained more to me! I mean, for God's sake, throwing me into another world again?! I do owe him, but be more gentle! I'm a lady, not some sort of toy!

Lizzy: I don't even know where I am exactly in this town! ARGH, this is so FRUSTRATING!

She looked around to see if there was someone who could help her. However, there was no one at the street at the moment. She sighed and sat at one of the tables.


Lizzy: I hate my life... this is so annoyingly frustrating... all I want is to see Agni in peace. Is that so bad?

Kingdom Hearts - The Lights of the Multiverse (KH and Alternate History) [Full]

World: Renovation
Location: Gummi Ship "Renovation's Might" - Cafeteria

The raptor skidded to a stop in front of her and wiggled with anticipation, and followed along with her as she led him closer to Victor and Agni. "Hey." She said. "Want to see a trick. C'mon boy." She patted the dinosaur on the side and it stopped its wiggling as Georgia laid the steak perfectly across his snout. "Easy, easy. Wait for it." She said, stepping backwards as Snopes held stock still, his eyes intently focused on the treat. Georgia snapped her fingers, and in a flash the raptor jerked his head, tossed the steak into the air and snapping in down in three quick snaps of his jaw. "Hahaha, good boy." She said, walking over and scratching him on the neck. He made a low rumble in his throat and leaned into it.

Georgia turned back to Victor as the third brother now sauntered up. "You can touch him if you want. C'mon over here, I've got him well trained. He's gentle as a lamb if you're not trying to kill me."

@Gentlemanvaultboy

BGM: Dose of Innocence

"*gasp* That was SO COOL!! He's so smart! Dinosaurs are awesome!" Victor spoke, showering whatever shards of innocence he had. He loved animals and, for whatever reason, animals tended to love him. That's when Georgia told that he could pet him. "Really?! Pet him?! Agni, I can do that, right? Right?!" Victor asked, completely excited. "I am against the idea. He could bite you off and-" Ignitio commented but Victor interrupted him. "SHHH!! I'm not asking you, stupid Ignitio! I'm asking Agni!" Ignitio could only look and get mad at Victor's snarky attitude. "Well, but you are a spoiled 22-year old brat, are you not?! You are a prince, Victor! Act like one!!" Ignitio tried to correct him, but Victor looked at him and showed his tongue, like a 6-year old child would do. The eldest of the trio was ready to snap, but Agni began to talk.

"If she gave you the permission, then you can pet him. Be careful, though. he's a dinosaur, not a dog." He spoke. Ignitio stood dumbfounded, with his mouth open, as Victor smiled from ear to ear and approached the raptor. He then began to pet the dinosaur's head. "Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy? Who's the best meat-eating boy? Yes you are, hehe!" Victor laughed, completely happy about the situation. Ignitio sighed at how Victor was being innocent while Agni also rose a smile. "I still cannot believe you are letting him pet a dinosaur, Agni. You are far too lenient with Victor." Ignitio complained. "Stop complaining for at least two minutes. We're trying to get a friendly ambient here." Agni spoke.

"Hehe! He's so obedient and cool! This is the best!" Victor commemorated, but hit Agni's chest. Suddenly, his armor began to glow and fade away. Agni's hair grew all white, his heterochromatic eyes went into a deep shade of purple and normal clothing appeared under his armor. The last thing was a pair of pegasus wing hairpins forming on his hair, both on the left and the right side. "A-Aaaahh! I-I'm sorry, Agni! I didn't mean to deactivate your armor!" Victor apologized. "It's fine. I was planning to deactivate it sooner or later, so it's OK." Agni spoke.

Noble Arms: Restoring Hope - With Gratitude to TheHangedMan

Country: Cyprus
Location: Larnaca District - Alaminos Pier

BGM: Mary, the Magician still playing

Eliza Lopez spoke to Andre, "Greetings, Andre Dias. I am Sargeant First Class Eliza Lopez, assigned to protect prime asset Pablo Legazpi as well as those associated with him. These now include you and your ward. Now, if you could follow me into the ship..."

@Letter Bee

As Pablo and Eliza approached them, both Ein and André got up. "Greetings, Sergeant Lopez. Private André Dias reporting for duty. With me, I've brought Ein Rubicante as requested." He said, presenting Ein. As Ein looked to Eliza, he instantly hid himself behind André, with no intentions of speaking anything. He looked away at the sea, just as so he wouldn't need to look at her. "Ein, that's not a nice thing to do. You know what you have to say to people." André said. Still not looking at them, Ein spoke quitely. "... H-Hi..."

And with that, he walked towards Ein. Ein the broken, Ein the adorable, Ein, who caused feelings within him to stir. The power of Truth had made those feelings uncomfortable, because he knew this, that what he felt was not Love yet, and that even if it was, a possible future might have him break Ein's heart if he reached out to someone more shattered than the latter. Abbadon - The pitiable enemy. He who can still be redeemed.

As Eliza greeted Andre, Pablo looked at Ein before trying to introduce himself. "Umm... My name is Pablo Legazpi and we'll be working together. My sword can reveal hidden truths as well as tap into primordial energies - Apparently, Truth and Primordial Energy share the same source."

A faint smile as Eliza finished her introductions. "I'm happy to meet you."

That was sincere.

@Letter Bee

To Ein's surprise, a stranger named Pablo had approached him. He jumped away, nervous and shaking. "P-P-Please, don't get near me!" He stuttered while wrapping himself in his arms. The sincerity Pablo had on introducing himself was the same sincerity Ein had on distancing himself. He didn't want Pablo to get close, he didn't want to talk... he didn't want to relive his past. "Sorry, little Pablo. Ein... doesn't like people getting close to him." André spoke.

Soon, Eliza went to the ship. "C'mon, you two, let's follow her." André said, going towards the ship as well. Ein followed him as fast as he could.

As she received their responses, then led the way, she would begin some exposition, "I am an Arms Master as well, with a sword that can generate fire and with a moment's concentration, 'modulate' said fire not to inflict physical damage to people I do not wish to harm. I am also a licensed babysitter with experience in taking care of children and teenagers."

A chuckle, a signal she was trying to be humorous. "You've been brought here for your investigative skills, Mr. Dias, and those are going to be needed in the future. Operation: Symbiosis is a gordian knot of competing interests - Not all of them are interested in peace or even stability. And I'm not even including the people who want the expedition to fail."

As they walked on to the transport's residential quarters, Eliza continued, "You've heard rumors that the Operation is a front for a large social experiment on whether Arms Masters and normal people can actually live in harmony and that if it fails, thousands of wealthy and influential people will give up on the concept of peace." She paused, turned around, and looked at them. "Those rumors are true, as Pablo can attest."

They finally reached a set of rooms with numbers that matched keys they had been given beforehand. "And we're here; your quarters."

@Letter Bee

With the explanation given, André gave her a smile. "Understood, Sergeant. I'll use my experience as an detective to the operation's favor." He spoke. However, that scared Ein. Wouldn't that mean André was going to leave him alone? "Y-You're not leaving me alone... r-right?!" He asked, worried and trembling a little. "No, of course not. We'll be together, but... not all the time. It'll be just like at home." André spoke. Even so, Ein protested a little. "I... want to stay with you... don't leave me..." He said, almost crying. André hugged Ein for him to calm down. "There, there... calm down, calm down-" He spoke, but Ein pushed him away.

"S-Sorry, Ein. I got... carried away again." He spoke. Ein nodded, but he was still scared of the outcome.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

Nightmare: Burn the World until Nothing Remains

BGM: Welcome to Despair Academy

He woke up in the floor. It was weird, since he was resting on a bed, hours ago. When he looked up, he saw fire right next to him.


Xaizor: What...? Flames...?

Xaizor got up and looked around. In actuality, flames and destruction were they only thing that could be seen in a ray of vision.


Xaizor: W-What happened?! Why is everything destroyed?!

Xaizor: This is bad... I've got to find the others...!!

He ran around in the destroyed and burning city, screaming the names of his sister and friends. But the more he ran, the fewer his hope of someone being alive seemed true.


Xaizor: Marina!! Rayla!! Lucent!! Tiane!! Someone!! Where are you guys?!
Marina: ... Xaizor...?

Suddenly, when he looked, Marina was right there. However, she was completely filled in blood and too weak. She was about to fall, but he ran and grabbed her before she could.


Xaizor: H-Hey, are you alright?! What the hell happened here?!

Marina: ... W-Why...

Xaizor: Hold on! I'll take you somewhere safe, Marina! Please, just wait-

Marina: W-Why... did you... kill us... Xai... zor...

Her body fell limp and Marina died in his hand. However, what she said has shocked him.


Xaizor: Wait... did she say... that I...?!

BGM: Lament

When he looked, his hands were filled with blood. Ever dripping, as the corpses of his friends began to show one by one among the boulders.


Xaizor: N-No... y-you're lying... I... i didn't do it...!! I didn't...!!

Xaizor: It's a lie... tell me this is a lie...!! Please... I... I...!!

Xaizor: AAAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGH!!!

In his last scream, the flames took over everything. As he cried, the blazes engulfed him as well. He disappeared into them, with his voice echoing around the city's remnants.

Nightmare: Is that me? If so, then who am I?

Marina woke up at the ground. When she looked, she was outside the school. And in front of the gate, there was someone.


Marina: Xaizor? Is school already going to start?

However, he seemed to have ignored her. Marina got angry, but soon the rest of her friends appeared. All of them began talking with each other, as if she wasn't there at all.


Marina: Umm, excuse me? Hello? Everyone, I am here, can you all hear me?

Suddenly, a barrier pulled her away. The group stopped talking and looked at another Marina coming from another direction.


Marina?: Good morning, everyone.

Marina: Wait, another me? What is this?! Hey!

BGM: Id -Sorrow-

No matter how hard she called, no one looked at her. They were all with the other "her". And the world kept erasing further and further, as she grew distant from the group.


Marina: Please wait!! I-I am right here!! Xaizor, everyone...!! Agh!!

Hands of darkness grabbed her legs and began to pull her away. Marina fought with everything she could, but her strength didn't seem enough to allow her to break free from their grasp.


Marina: S-Someone, save me!! Please!! I-I do not wish to go away!! Please!!

But the last thing she saw that "her". "She" looked directly at Marina and smiled eerily.


Marina?: You are no longer needed here. I am "you". The better "you".

Marina: What are you saying?! L-Let me go!!

Marina?: Vanish into the darkness...

Marina: No... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

The hands grabbed the rest of Marina's body as the world finally vanished to her. Everything she began to held dear was suddenly lost.

Xaizor and Marina: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!

Both of them woke up at the same time, screaming in equality. After that, only the birds were chirping as the sun radiated their room. Fast steps could be heard and soon the door of their room opened.


Jin: What happened?! Are you two alright?!

Marina: S-Sorry... I... just had a nightmare...

Xaizor: Me too... it was...

Jin: ...

Jin: Wait here. I'll bring you guys breakfast and see with Reimu if you can skip school today.

Xaizor: I-It's fine. We sorta need to go to school anyways.

Marina: Y-Yes. It will be fine, Mister Jin.

Jin: ... Alright, I won't insist. But just to be sure, I'm taking you two today.

They nodded in agreement. Jin went downstairs as they looked at each other, the nightmares haunting their minds.

Location: Spring Zone - Intermezzo Manor

Nightmare: The Blue Reaper is Dead

Rain fell upon him as he slowly got up. When he saw the whole manor was destroyed.


Auror: What the hell... what the hell?!

He ran inside, only to see the ruin his house became. Corpses were everywhere and the only thing left was blood in the floor. However, maids and butlers didn't worry Auror. He screamed for someone else.


Auror: Dad?! Vivi?! Where are you?! Answer me!!

Auror went to the most obvious room in the house where they could be: Magnus' study room. Once he opened the door, there they were, dead like the rest.


Auror: No... no, this can't be happening! This can't be! I wouldn't let this happen!

However, there was one more corpse in the room. One that Auror couldn't believe.


Auror: Y-You're joking... no, that can't be... I'm...

BGM: Nobody Knows

It was him. Dead. Something Auror dreaded and avoided the most happened. He was dead, right in front of his eyes. His mind began to spiral.


Auror: Haha... hahahaha... this is... a joke, right? I can't have died. No, no, I can't. I...

Auror: I... died. I'm dead! How? How in the hell?! I'm... I'm the Blue Reaper!! The most feared assassin in this city!! How... HOW DID I DIE?!

Suddenly, a hole of darkness rose under Auror and he started to sink in slowly.


Auror: I'm... I'm... dead... no... this can't be... I... I...

Auror: I CAN'T BE DEAD!!! I CAN'T!!!

Auror: !!!

Auror woke up at last. Everything was back to normal. He immediately put his hand in his heart as it began to beat fast.


Auror: A... nightmare. Shit... that was so...

Auror: ... I can't die. I won't die. Not until I do what I must.

Location: World Crossers Guild - Heather's Temporary Room

Nightmare: Psychics, Lab Rats until the Very End

BGM: Welcome to Despair Academy

Lilina woke up and she saw herself into a room different from yesterday. Was this still the Guild? The elevation seemed higher than usual.


Lilina: W-Where am I... what is this place...?

The door ahead of her suddenly opened and someone came in. However, it wasn't a member of the Guild. It was a soldier, like the ones she fought yesterday.


Lilina: S-Soldiers?! Wait, then this isn't the Guild! This is...

The rest of the lights went on and Lilina saw herself into a capsule. Alongside her, a lot of other Psychic users, men and women, were encapsuled too. They were all prisoners... lab rats.


Lilina: N-No... how did I get caught?! How did they get them all?!

Suddenly, a soldier pressed a button and a discharge of energy was sent on all of them. Lilina felt pain as the electrical surge was strong.


Lilina: AAAAAAH!!! STOP THIS!!! IT HURTS!!!

They stopped it once, but returned to do it once more. And stopped again. And done it once more. It was a repeated loop of shocks being given by the soldiers as her screams and the others all screamed as well, each on their locked capsule.


Lilina: (It hurts... it hurts!! I... I...)

Lilina: STOOOOOP!!

Heather: AAAAAAH!!

Her scream woke her mother up. They shared the room for the night, as Lilina wasn't permitted to leave.


Heather: Lilina, what happened?! Why did you scream like that?!

Lilina: S-Sorry, I... had a nightmare. It wasn't my intention.

Heather: I-I see... wow, I haven't heard you scream like this ever since you were just a young girl.

Lilina: Haha... is that so...

Location: Summer Area - Forbidden Forest

Nightmare: History Repeats Itself

Screams and roars suddenly woke him up. The smell of flaming leaves impregnated the area. When Fuindor opened his eyes, the forest he once lived was in blazes.


Fuindor: W-What... what's going on?!

He ran towards the blazes, but there was nothing there. Suddenly, he felt someone pushing him down.


Fuindor: Ugh!! W-What the-

BGM: Die in Battle

Once he blinked, the entirety of the beastkin tribe was pinned down by human hunters, just as he was. All of them were armed, ready to shoot at them.


Fuindor: No... this can't be...!!

The hunters began shooting the rest of his friends. One by one, beastkin were dying, as their true extinction began.


Fuindor: Stop!! Please!! Don't kill them!! We don't want to fight you!! We want to-

But the hunter holding Fuindor pointed his gun at the kitsune's head. Once the gun was loaded, he locked his aim and smiled at Fuindor.


Fuindor: This... I can't... I won't...!!

Fuindor: GET AWAY FROM ME, YOU HUMAN!!

However, he was alone in the area. There was no one there.


Fuindor: A bad dream...? But... could this dream be...?

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

Lumino's Letter

"Habitants of Unitia and friends of my children...

Good day, afternoon or evening to you. I'm Lumino Arcadia I, King of Lacrima. Before I can start, I'd like to apologize. I can't hold an audience with you right now, due to world connection circumstances. I've actually managed to send them over there by the luck of finding a crack in the barrier that separates your world and mine. Rest assured, I've already managed to fix it myself. The barrier is pretty strong. I'm impressed on how powerful Ancestor Magic is.

The reason why I asked Reimu to give you this letter is because I want to explain myself nad my reasons, since this is something I must do. I can only imagine how you find me irresponsible for sending my own children into a world that's dangerous, to the point I'd lie to them about it. There are four reasons which I choose to send them: aid, growth, fate and fear.

The first one is that I want to aid your world however I can. I used to be a Dimensional Traveler, so going through worlds to help whoever needed it was my task. Ever since I became king, though, that's not possible for me anymore. I wanted to be there, aiding you all, but I have a promise with my people. I created Lacrima to rescue and inhabit people from worlds which their doom was set, so their protection comes first and foremost. However, I don't want your world to fall under the same fate of many others whom are lost and unrecoverable. Thus, thanks to the opening on your barrier, I managed to send people there to help: Prince Xaizor and Princess Marina.

Then we come to the second part, which is growth. As you can see, my kids are... well, sort of an odd duo. Xaizor is completely reckless and Marina is completely cautious. I tried to grow them under different circumstances, but I think there's a limit of what I can do and what my world can do. Eventually, things started to get too comfortable and the fact that they're royalty here doesn't help much. So by sending them into a place where things work very differently and they're no prince or princess but just normal people, it may allow them to mature... or I do hope so. I know they are a bit of a troublemaker duo, but please bear with them. They mean no harm.

About the third reason... it's related to Marina and Xaizor. I found them when they were small children, but they came from your world, ages ago. I have no idea how or why, but the fact is that their fate is linked to your world. Currently, they hold no memories of Unitia but I want them to discover it. Painful or not, it has to be done.

And the last reason. I fear I don't have much time left. An enemy of mine, sealed at least a millenia ago, has escaped. I've sent my official Emissaries to investigate the cause, but my answers are few. I'm unsure of what she's planning, whether to attack Lacrima directly or to destroy countless worlds, taking the advantage of the fact that I cannot leave. This is why, if anything, I want my kids safe. I love those two, even if we're not connected by blood whatsoever.

For now, this is all that I can tell you. I hope that, one day, we can meet each other face to face. Reimu told me about you, based on what Xaizor and Marina tell about Unitia. It would make me happy to meet people from your world at last.

Sincerely,
~ Lumino Arcadia I

PS: You have full authority to give Xaizor a beating if he's being bothersome. Oh, this includes Marina as well, as she can get pretty annoying when she wants.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Lilina: I have no intentions on breaking the rules. Your existence is safe with me.
5T: I'm back.

5T returned to the lab after checking on Lilina's mother.


5T: Your mother wants to see you. She's waiting on the lobby upstairs.

Lilina: T-Thank you!

Lilina ran upstairs and reached the lobby. She saw her mother standing right there, also surprised.


Lilina: Mom!!

Heather: Lilina?! You're safe!!

Heather ran and hugged Lilina as tightly as she could. Lilina hugged her back.


Heather: T-Thank goodness you're OK... I was so worried... after everything that happened, I...!

Lilina: I-I was so worried about you too! I'm sorry, it's all my fault! It's all because I'm-

Heather: Don't worry, Lilina. I... I understand.

Lilina: Y-You do?!

Heather: They've explained to me. About your... situation.

Lilina: Mom...

Heather: But the last thing I'll do is blaming my daughter for such an event. It's those ruffians fault for doing what they did!

Lilina: ...

Heather: What matters to me is that my daughter is safe and sound. I don't have anything else to care about this situation. Now, we can live our normal lives as we did before.

Lilina: That's not possible for me, Mom. Not anymore.

Heather: W-What do you mean?

BGM: Decretum


Lilina: I've joined the Guild, Mom. I'm going to fight too.

Heather: Lilina... no, what are you saying?! Are you really going to put yourself at such risk?!

Lilina: I don't have a choice, Mom! I can't stay a victim forever! I have the means to strike them back, all that's left is-

Heather: Retaliation isn't the best answer for all problems! We can go away from the city, flee and be free from this mess!

Lilina: Are you telling me to abandon my friends?! And the other victims?!

Lilina: I won't do that! I'd rather let myself be captured than just let them do whatever they want with the others!

Heather: Lilina, this is not your fight! You shouldn't throw yourself at what it doesn't matter to you!

Lilina: It became my fight in the first day I was attacked, Mom. You know they will come back, as many times as necessary until I'm captured and taken.

Lilina: I won't deny, I said to myself that I wouldn't go ahead... but that's just me running away. Ignoring everything thus far and... just turning a blind eye to the problem.

Heather: ...

Lilina: But I'm determined to end this. I want this to end, Mom. I can't just catch a plane and live as if nothing happened while others are here, being attacked nonstop. That's not what... that's not what Dad would expect of me, if he was here...

Lilina remembered her father. She never knew him well enough, but she loved him and lost him while she was young. Heather had to take care of their daughter alone, but rose Lilina as her husband would have also liked. As such, she now regretted it a little, but knew her daughter wouldn't step back.


Heather: ... Is there nothing I can do to change your mind?

Lilina: I'm sorry, but there isn't. I'm going to fight and that's final.

Heather: ...

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Kiragi Starlight's Room

Lucent put the sleeping Kiragi on his bed. The young boy was sleeping soundly, as if nothing could wake him up. Lucent looked at the room's window, as the spirits talked with him.

BGM: Path of Repentance


Ictio: Lord Lucent, aren't you going to eat?

Lucent: I-I will... I just need a moment to... sort all of this.

Umbra: ...
Lucent: Why me? Why an I the one to save the Dream Realm? Why am I being chased? And by who?

Ictio: Lord Lucent...

Umbra: We don't have those answers. If we did, we would've told you from the beginning.

Lucent: I'm not blaming you, I just... I don't know what to do in this... situation.

Lucent: Everything is going too fast... is this what God prepared as my path of repentance?

Ictio: Path of... repentance? Why do you think like that?

Lucent: ... It's a long story...

Lucent shared his past with the twins. After hearing the story, both of them were shocked to their cores.


Umbra: Your powers... killed a child?

Ictio: T-That can't be! Y-You're so kind-looking and you don't look evil at all!

Lucent: That doesn't matter. It happened and it's real. My powers killed someone... that's why I always tried to create distance between me and other people...

Umbra: Distance won't take you anywhere near redemption. In fact, it'll just push you away.

Lucent: Y-You think so?

Umbra: Nothing good could ever come out of solitude. Lord Lucent, you need to keep those whom you care close to you. Make of them your pillar of support.

Lucent: B-But if I hurt them, I could never-
Umbra: But you're not doing that, right?

Lucent: N-N-No, I'm not. I don't want that to happen.

Umbra: Then grow outside of the shell you built. Only then you'll be free of the darkness that tortures you.

Ictio: Yeah! You have friends who support you all the way!

After hearing their words, Lucent reminded himself of the others. They were saying the same thing he said just now. Could there truly be hope for him, at the end of the road?


Lucent: ... I'll go to the kitchen. Best if you two rested as well.

Umbra: Alright then. Let's go, Ictio.

Ictio: Good night, Lord Lucent!

He got up and left the room. The spirits became orbs and went inside Kiragi's body, resting alongside his soul.