Agni Blackheart

World: Ultima Knight's Pocket Universe Location: Cosmic Castle Entrance With the dark barrier finally gone after the defeat of ZTAR, Anna ran to the entrance, where she found everyone. The injured had suffered too much. Anna: Oh no... if only I was able to get out of the barrier sooner, nothing like this would have happened. Anna: I have no choice. Mystic Arte!! With her hands united, Anna closed her eyes and started to chant... BGM: Wind's Course Anna: God of healing, bless those who stand before you... grant me the righteous power to vanish evil! Her wings grew as she flew into the sky and a warm light bathed the world. Anna: Radiant Roar!! The healing field of Radiant Roar was larger than Holy Song. Larger enough to engulf the whole island on an even powerful healing field. Compared to Holy Song, the Mystic Arte was able to heal all types on injuries, whether they were physical, magical, mental, etc. And the healing was immediate, so any kind of sustained injury was eliminated by her. BGM: Shadows of the Labyrinth As she was in the sky, she noticed something: Victoria was nowhere to be seen. But she actually went somewhere... that place being the airship. She stood with Tokio and the clones, right in front of Neo and the others. Victoria: Alright, I guess I can show you that I'm not up for playing around. While she plays savior, I'll play destroyer. She pointed her finger at them and played around with it. After some time, she stopped it on Deathstroke. Victoria: You look like the perfect punching bag. Asterius, do your work!! It rose up from the ship's ground right behind Deathstroke. Asterius grabbed him with one hand and smashed him with violent punches from the other hand. Then, she looked at the remaining two while talking to Tokio. Victoria: The loli bitch is mine. You stay with the frickface of an alien. World: Ground Zero II Location: Wastelands Giovanni: Since you're all geared up, let's go! Giovanni opened a portal that was leading to the Cosmic Castle. He went in first.

World: Ultima Knight's Pocket Universe Location: Diamond Lake Magio: A portal? Sure, I'll bring him here in a sec- ???: There's no need for you to do that. Magio: Eh?! That voice... World: Ground Zero II Location: Wastelands BGM: Purity and Strictly Black angel feathers started to fly and pass by Lightflare and Oro. Behind them, stood a friend. Someone who had encountered Light in the past... Grim Angel of Blazing Heart Giovanni A Grim Angel, warrior of the Multiversal Heaven sent to the worlds in hopes of bring resolution to chaos. A brave person who doesn't let go of his hope for nothing, he learned more during his previous adventure, attaining the Rank II of Grim Angels. Attacks with fire and light element. Giovanni: Rank II Grim Angel, Giovanni! At your service! Magio: G-Giovanni?! Is that really you?! But Anna said to me that you- Giovanni: I know, I know what she said. Yes, I was definitely badly injured at the point that I could have died. Geez, can't we leave that as that? Magio: OK, I won't worry anymore... Giovanni: Good to know. I hate when you get too worried. He walked towards Light and extended his arm for a handshake, with a smile. Giovanni was happy to see that he was fine and kept training all those years. Somehow, while he never admitted it rightfully, Light had become a figure for him to follow. And with his wish to show to all worlds how much he grew with training, he attained the Rank II, being considered one of the most powerful angel soldiers in Heaven. Giovanni: I guess we both went on our ways and changed a lot. So, are you ready to go on another quest?

Location: Outside the Cosmic Castle Victoria looked at it, but she seemed too unimpressed. For her, it was just something small compared to the true power she hides. Victoria: Ah... meh. I've seen and did worse than something like that. Victoria: Anyway, you better hurry up before I lose my temper and start butting in your own business, got it? Location: Diamond Lake Oro's voice reached Magio. He responded in akin. Magio: Hearing you loud and clear.

Location: Outside the Cosmic Castle BGM: Hunt Against the Hunt Victoria, who waited for an answer, soon saw the fight between ZTAR and the others. Although it was hard for her to collaborate with others, she was dying to jump into some action after being held back for so long. And since in the previous invasion, she had literally hit once before they escaped, it rose her fighting intent even more. So much that she immediately disappeared and reappeared right next to Evil Tommy. Victoria: Look, I'm giving you 5 minutes for you to finish this punk or the moment that he attacks me. I'm dying for some action... I've even considered going to that ship, wreck it up like tomorrow and all that stuff, but meh. This here seems more interesting. She backed off a little, sat in midair and opened her fan, hiding her mouth as she smiled. She was waiting for a moment where ZTAR would attack her. Of course, it could be possible that she was going to get no such thing as a fight, but the Witch of Failure decided to dare her own luck... Location: Guestroom Hall BGM: Everything is in Her Hands Anna: He might have been infected with poison, so his body refuses to move rightly. But I know how to resolve this. I will use my Mystic Arte and see if I can save everyone, even if I cannot move. Still on the prayer position, a giant angel magic circle appeared under her. Anna began to chant. Anna: Thy faithful servant asketh for thy blessing. Honor us with the splendor of thy song... And then, Anna's wings grew a little as she rose her hands up and unleashed her power. Anna: Holy Song! Location: Diamond Lake The power of Anna's Arte reaches a perimeter which is bounded to the Diamond Lake. As such, it reached the poisoned Magio, who was fully healed of his effects and finally managed to stand up. Magio: (This power... Holy Song. I guess you doesn't waste efforts to save everyone, right Anna?) Location: Magio and Argento's Room With Magio healed, Argento was able to move once again. Argento: (She manages to use a risky move, even if the situation is against her own odds. What a mysterious person you are, Anna Ametrine...)

Location: Outside the Cosmic Castle Victoria: I'm here. Victoria came from the ground with Asterius right behind her. She opened her fan and looked at the rest. Victoria: OK, now what's the deal? If it is about saving the rest, count me out. I'm not a savior, I'm a monster. Location: Guestroom Hall Still locked in the guestroom hall thanks to the barrier, Anna tried to call for someone but she was not able to reach the rest of the space and no one seemed to be around. Anna: (Oh my god, I have to get out!! The others are needing me!!) Then, she heard a voice calling for her. Anna: A voice... calling for me? She stood in a prayer position and tried to communicate with the person. Anna: Y-Yes, I can hear you! But who are you and how were you able to reach me?

BGM: Signs of the Enemy Invasion Location: Main Hall Renko: We'll be going... soon... Maribel: I... what is going... on... Even thought they were warned, Maribel and Renko couldn't resist the gas and ended up falling on the floor. Location: Diamond Lake Magio: The barrier was already fixed and it's unbreakable! How did this gas got- Magio: Damned ZTAR, that bastard of a star created a portal using the remnants of his energy he left behind! When I get my hands on him, I'm going to- However, he was still human, so even if the sleeping part didn't worked, the poison part did. Magio's body refused to move thanks to the gas. Magio: I... my body... the poison isn't letting my body move rightly! Location: Magio and Argento's Room The gas reached Argento as well. For him to be affected by gas, Magio has to be affected first. And since that happened... Argento: (Magio must have entered in contact with the gas already... this is why my body refuses to move...!) Location: Corridor near the Basement Being holder of the Four Truths as the False Shadow Inquisitor, Mephilia isn't affected by poison gas. But that wasn't the problem. To wait for the preparations to be done, she sttond in some kind of "deactivated" or "standby" mode where she stood like a statue, with her eyes closed. With that said, she couldn't feel the gas, but she couldn't help anyone until the time she set went off... Location: Guestroom Hall Anna had finished doing everyone's preparations. Then, the gas had quickly came near her. As an angel, no such thing could work on her, but that just turned her worriness with the others "ON". Anna: Oh no! The others...!! She ran quickly to the corridor, but a dark barrier raised just in front of her. And since she had no offensive abilities, she was trapped. Anna: No!! Not now!! W-Who rose this barrier?! Please, someone help me!!

Location: Diamond Lake Magio: ... Now that I think about it... there's actually a possible reason. I'll tell you, but you can't share this with everyone so suddenly, OK? BGM: Warmth is Gone Magio: There was a time that... someone we know led us to a dangerous dungeon under the guise of being a place where our world and another world called the Subspace were merging. We went there to actually solve it, since we agreed that it would be dangerous to let both worlds cross it. Magio: But she wanted the two worlds to merge. And she showed that when she attacked us out of nowhere. This sort of betrayal was expected already... but that's not what made Argento become what he is. I was actually injured. Pretty badly. And in the end, the place we were merged with the Subspace after all. Many people who lived there lost their lives. Magio: But Argento was actually worried with me. On that time. I always got easily broken when things went wrong and when I failed to do it. Not only that, but I kept blaming myself too much. All of that made probably made him lose his confidence on others. Maybe that was why he told me that the worlds would be a better place if only I and he existed... Magio did realized that it was partly his fault that Argento got violent towards others. But he knew that right now, little were the things he could do. Magio: I'm sorry that I can't be more of a help when it comes to him. He has to grow that trust back, I don't know how. But I do say, he's not evil... he's just... unsure. World: Multiversal Heaven Location: Palace of the Great Seraph BGM: Agnus Dei ???: Did you called for me, Marietta? The First and the Last of all Salvations Marietta, Great Seraph of the Multiverse The being who watches and creates Universes, considered the most powerful being in existence alongside her sister, the Fallen Seraph. Having the task to only observe, she only acts in the last cases. She has control over light. Marietta: Your friend, the Ultima Knight, seems to have his hands full. We know you barely returned alive from your mission in Kalos. Alas, I am here requesting that you aid him. ???: I see. Well, I suppose I can do something or other. After all, Anna and Victoria are there and who know that they will do. Marietta: Hmmhmm. Well, you can depart on any time you wish. But let me give it to you beforehand. ???: What is it? A different Diviner you wish me to try? Then, with a swift gesture from her hand, she called two lights upon his hands. Those lights became two guns, one of Fire and one of Light. Marietta: Since you are more commonly used with guns, I suppose you can test those guns. They are from a set we are currently crafting. The Flames of Magnazorda and The Radiance of Kiravel are the ones I can bestow you for now. ???: I see. Limited to fire and light elemental attacks now, am I? Marietta: After your adventures, you can now use blessed elements, so please do not worry about it. ???: I am not worried with it. Any new experience is welcome. Marietta: You sure are really fast with adaption. Now, I will wish you luck. ???: Can't you say "I'll be blessing you"? Marietta: That would be unfairness. He laughed, bowed to her and left, A familiar face was about to return...

Location: Cosmic Castle Entrance Anna listened to Tommy as he spoke what had happened. Anna: I see... Anna: Well, I will not speak about it since you said you will not do it anymore. Now, if you all excuse me, I have to do the necessary preparations for everyone. Anna left to the room hall. As for Victoria, who was fully unconvinced and was really thinking about the part where they mentioned about robbing the Cosmic Castle, stared at them. Victoria: Now, you bastards, you better listen. You folks may play all nicey-nice on that dork, but I'm not stupid. If you guys try something like that AGAIN... She rose her hand to the sky. Then, Asterius, who had previously appeared just by his hands, made a full appearance behind her. Asterius: GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!! Victoria: You three will become food for Asterius. And to make sure you paid attention... She pointed at them. Asterius grabbed the three of them with a single hand and squeezed them firmly. Then, it threw Tommy and his clones violently at the ground. Once again, there was no killing intent, so they were just injured. Victoria: I will keep a close eye on you dipshits. If you don't want to die already, then behave yourselves. Asterius opened his mouth, engulfed Victoria and disappeared into the ground. Location: Castle Courtyards Magio: Well, it's good to have you around, Tokio. Make yourself at home! As they talked, Alice soon called for Magio, warning him that Lapis wanted to talk. Magio: Oh, so Lapis wants to talk? OK, I'm going. Magio: Tokio, I'm going to see something. But don't worry, I'll have you someone to help. He looked around, but Anna didn't seemed to be around. Since they were practically introduced to the castle yesterday, Magio decided to ask someone else. Magio: Hey, TrinitroMan! Can you show the castle to Tokio here while I go somewhere? Thanks in advance! Magio: Alright, he'll surely come to help you. If not someone else will. Then, Magio left with Alice to see what Lapis wanted to discuss. He started to guess what she wanted to talk.

Location: Castle Courtyard Magio listened to Tokio and seem to understand him well. Many "accidents" with portals happened with him when he was still a rookie on dimensional travelling. Magio: I see, so that's what happened. Falling on portals are a big accident, especially because you don't know where to fall. Talking out of experience. He wasn't planning to involve more people into the affairs everyone were set in. Magio: Hey... I know that we're just meeting right now, but do you want to stay here for a while? I have some business to attend right now, but I'll try to discover a way to take you home. Magio: My name is Magio Toadstool. Pleased to meet you. Location: Cosmic Castle Entrance BGM: Person Who Conceives Frenzy As Tommy and his clones did the entrance, literally breaking the castle's doors, Victoria appeared right in front of them. Annoyed by their entrance and the fact they broke the doors, she looked at them really angry. Victoria: What the fucking hell are you morons doing?! I guess I need to teach you how guests like you three are received by me!! With a command, Victoria opened a dark hole above them and ordered Asterius to pummel the three guys at the ground for the damage they caused at the door. The pummel wasn't for killing, so the least she did was hurting them. Victoria: Now listen up! If you maggots decide to do one of those "YOLO SWAG" entrances again in this castle, I'll turn you into demon food!! With the sound that the pummel did, Anna went running to help them. Anna: V-Victoria!! Victoria: What?! They break the door and I'm wrong?! Anna: S-So they broke the door... but why did you did that? You could have killed them! Victoria: Bah, BS coming from ya! I didn't ordered Asterius to kill them yet. With her power, Anna healed the three of them and helped them to get up. Anna: Umm, can you please tell me the reason why you broke the door? Location: Cosmic Castle Corridor BGM: From Darkside At a response to Lapis' grab, Argento hit her with a backhand punch and used the opportunity to point his Keyblade right at her face. He then charged dark energy at the empty hand and looked at her. Argento: ... I do not remember having to explain myself to anyone. You even had the courage to come and hold my arm and my collar. I decided to even ignore you before I could change my mind and hurt you. But since you decided to play the forceful, I have no choice. With the hand filled with darkness, Argento grabbed Lapis' face and exploded her away from him. He turned his back once again to her. Argento: The one who I owe any explanation is Magio and only him. All of you are just intruders who came in just to peek at the affairs of others. Lapis Lazuli... if I were you, I would never even think about myself. If you decide to play the forceful again, I will erase your existence in a painful manner that you will never forget. And I will repeat the answer, so you can actually listen. The only one who I will listen, follow and trust is Magio. But even if he orders me to, I will never... NEVER become an ally of any of you. If I had the chance, you all would be corpses, rusting in my blade. And just to make sure... Mephilia!! Mephilia appeared right next to him. She looked at Lapis with her cold, emotionless stare and looked back at Argento. Mephilia: Yes. Argento: Since you are a known authority throughout the worlds, I will have you watching all of them. If it is necessary and if I decide, you will judge them. Am I making myself clear? Mephilia: I am not one to take orders from anyone. I will make my own judgement based on what I see. Argento: That will suffice. She disappeared. Argento made his Keyblade vanish and started to walk away. Argento: Welcome to your new hell. You have the chance to leave, so just speak with Magio and the rest of the affair will be taken care by those who really should be doing it.

Argento: But the barrier is broken now. What should we do? BGM: Condemnation Wings ~ Fallen Judge plays again Mephilia: The barrier will be rebuilt and will be strong as a mystery of a closed room. And then, a blue-colored sentence appeared and went directly to the sky. Once it reached it, a new barrier was formed, protecting the Pocket Dimension. Mephilia walked forward to see everyone. Magio: M-Mephilia...! Argento: Just what we needed. Mephilia: I apologize for my delay, but I inform the barrier is fully rebuilt. Now, can we progress on the main subjects at hand? Argento: By that, you are speaking of Iblis at the Distortion and of Medusa and Thanatos in the Netherworld. Magio: H-Hold it! This invasion delayed everyone's preparations! We can't just leave! Mephilia: That is understandable. I will await all preparations and we will depart as soon as possible. Mephilia left. The False Shadow Inquisitor had the reputation of feared not for show. Magio: She's going to be a lot of trouble. Argento: Amongside everyone, she might be the only person I can atture. She has the sense of judgement everyone lacks. Magio: Argento! Argento: I will repeat myself. I am not up for being friendly like you. And since I have already wasted most of my personal space with all of them, I will prepare myself for dpearting. Magio, you should come too, for your own good. Argento too left for doing the preparations. Just at that moment, Magio noticed that Tokio came and seemed lost. He went to him in order to help him. Magio: I kind of suppose that you're lost, right? Can you tell me from where you came?

Your choice to make, Oxyon.

I'll probably release the voice patch soon...

BGM: That Person's Name Is Magio walked forward towards the invaders. He seemed pretty serious. Magio: You honestly have some guts to walk into my world, acting like if you already dominated. I terribly despise people like you and I planned on going nice and easy, but... Alongside Destiny Fulfilled, Magio pulled another Keyblade, revealing himself as a dual-wielder. The second Keyblade was his previous weapon, Nightmare Break. Magio: On second thought, I'll beat you guys to the ground for breaking the barrier. As his darkness, Argento appeared behind and stood back-to-back with Magio, with Fates Aligned in hand. Argento: Allow us to sing a requiem... Magio: Our soung shall be heard by the heavens... Both: As we will lead you to your graves!! They both disappeared. Argento was the first one to act, appearing behind Neo, Dark Zagi and Deathstroke. Argento: You three are mine. He slashed Deathstroke away and grabbed Neo by her neck. After filling her with his darkness, he dropped her violently on the ground and kicked her away back to him. As for Zagi, Victoria used Asterius, a Persona which she dominated as her servant, to punch him away back to the other two. Victoria: Now this is going to be interesting. *opens her fan* Argento: Come. As for Ztar, who aimed at Wizrock, he was received with a shower of light spheres at him. Magio flied above him and mocked him. Magio: Shouldn't you aim at the Prince of the Power Stars instead? He's right here, armed to banish you. And yes, Yokuman. Your request to attack at full will, without holding back, has been accepted. Now, roll wild at them!!

Location: Argento's Inner Sanctum BGM: From Darkside ???: So, let me get this straight. You want me to kill them? Argento: If I am asking, what do you honestly expect? ???: I think you lost some screws these days. I have many things to do other than being a maniac killer. Argento: With that said, you will not help me at all. ???: Look, just listen. I don't take orders or any favor from you, got it? Don't forget, we hate each other to the guts. Argento: What a brother you are... ???: I'm his brother, not the brother of his own darkness. Although I too hate the fact that Magio can't stay one second without being social to people. That dork needs to learn who is friend and who is foe. Argento: And killing them for his sake? Would it not interest you? The voice at the other side stood quiet as Argento breathed. He smiled over the phone. Argento: Came to a conclusion? ???: ...Shush. I don't want to hear your crap any longer. Argento: Be that as it may, I suspect you finally agreed with me. Well the, I await results in blood. ???: And I have my hands tied up with damned Medusa and fricking Thanatos strolling in my lands like two fuckers who don't know their own place. I have to take care of the small fry first, but I'm going to smash those two to pieces until there's nothing left of them. Argento: That is your problem. I could care less. ???: Tough luck with Iblis. Hope you end up dying so I can torment you down here. He turned off the call and put his phone back at his pocket. Hopefully, he would terminate with all of them. Argento: (All of their fates will end here. I will not tolerate these obstacles in my path. One by one, their corpses shall become his new collection...) Location: Hallway Magio: Alice? Alice! Aw, man... I saw her running this way... Although it wasn't of his interest, Magio was looking for Alice, who ran through the hallway to the other side of the castle. However, he followed her for a while, but had eventually lost her in the process... BGM: Condemnation Wings ~ Fallen Judge ???: Looking for the girl with the mirror...? Magio: That voice... Mephilia?! Cold Remnant of Judgement Mephilia Divinae The False Shadow Inquisitor and personal servant of Necrox Toadstool. As a False Shadow, she is the embodiment of a vengeful girl who wanted to bring justice with her own hands to the person who killed her mother. As such, Mephilia was created as an emotionless being. She can control the Four Truths: Red of Magic, Blue of Mystery, Golden of Definition and Black of Forgery. Mephilia: Lord Magio. Magio: W-What are you doing here?! Aren't you supposed to be doing your "divine executions" throughout the Dimensions afar as the intimidating False Shadow Inquisitor? Mephilia: I have come to require your aid. As you might ptobably know, the return of Iblis the Destroyer occured inside a Distortion. I am tasked now to execute it and I need to be led to Iblis in order to give its sentence of death. Magio: I see. I came to know thanks to the Unlimited Force. Mephilia: I have come to know you plan to travel to the Netherworld. Medusa and Thanatos, servants of destruction, are too waiting for their prepared execution. So, I will come with you as well. Magio: H-How fast! But... why do you need my help? Mephilia: That is not of your importance. Now, I will await the moment of departure. Magio: OK... Mephilia: ... The girl whom you search is on the basements with the mirror. Or should I speak... with a certain spirit/person. Magio: Eh? What are you talking- Mephilia: Conversation finished. Awaiting moment of departure. *BGM fades* She walked towards the entrance. Magio gave a hard sigh... Magio: (If anything, I wanted to escape this thing of dealing with Mephilia. She's so emotionless and ruthless that I can't even fathom how to control everyone around her...)

Chapter 1 Demons, Fate and the Girl At the Guestroom Hall, Renko and Maribel woke up just to see the scene going on between everyone. Renko: OK, what's with this noise?! Maribel: Being awaken by an alarm sounded so much nicer now... BGM: Sounds of Night Wind ???: Hey, what's with the noise?! Can't a girl rest in peace these days?! Another girl came down. If you looked at her, she was very similar to Anna, almost as a twin sister... Stern Corruption of the Light Victoria von Einszenberg Even if she looks like a Fallen Angel, Victoria is actually the Witch of Failure, born from Anna's despair when she was a Magical Girl. Although she holds back at pure mockery, her power rivals Walpurgisnacht's or Kriemhild Gretchen's. Uses the power of darkness to erase whatever she wants to. Her scream did called the attention of Anna, as she came running to see what was going on. Victoria: Shit, Miss Goody-Two-Shoes is here... Anna: Victoria!! Is that the way you will treat our guests?! Victoria: And what if I do? Those noisy assholes aren't letting me sleep! I feel like erasing all of them! Anna: Do you wish for me to tell about your insubordinance to Giovanni?! Victoria: What?! Crap... That's not effing fair!! I aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaain't having that shit!! Anna: Stop with the foul language, please!! Victoria: What? The one-eyed bozo down there was just swearing. Maribel: Anna... ummm... who is she? Anna: *sigh*... that's Victoria von Einszenberg. She's the Witch born out of myself when I was alive... Victoria: You sigh like if I liked to be born out of ya. What's worse than being YOUR darkness? Anna: You are not even supposed to exist in the first place!! And then, the discussion started. Anna and Victoria weren't able to stand in the same space, as they hated each other. Renko: It seems like Anna has her own share of problems, right? Maribel: It seems so. But I never thought she could get angry at anything... Renko: And she doesn't even get ugly when screaming! UGH!! I have to know how to do that!!

Location: Cosmic Castle Entrance BGM: Fallen Down -Reprise- still playing She didn't wanted to bother anyone, but still... Anna clapped twice to call their attention. Anna: OK, everyone. I am sorry to interrupt you, but I believe it is time that you all went to your rooms. But first, I shall explain how it works here. Each of you has a separate room. Once you touch the doorknob, the room will be automatically made to match yourself and your likes and tastes. Renko: Cool!! This castle gets more interesting by the minute!! Maribel: Well, I have to agree. In any case, we should get going too. Anna: Ah, about the food for today. They will be too in your rooms. Renko: That's good 'cuz I'm hungry. Anna: Now please follow me. Oh, but before anything. Anna directed both hands at him as an angel magic circle appeared behind her. She started to incantate something that no one could understand. Then, a light bathed everyone as their recent wounds were completely healed by her. Anna: There. Now all of you are succesfully healed. This includes physical wounds, magical energy and everything else. Maribel: (I wasn't able to understand what she incantated, but it seemed powerful...) Anna: Now, to your rooms. Anna walked inside and towards the guest rooms. Maribel and Renko followed suit. Location: Magio and Argento's Room BGM: Silent Sadness Magio: Hey. Argento: We have to talk about this. Magio: I know where you want to begin. It's about them. Argento: You are insistent on being social with everyone you encounter. Do you know that this could possibly lead you to your death? Magio: I have a good eye to distinct whom should I trust or not. Argento: Naive. I suppose your "sharpness" will tell you the time to do whatever it takes to fulfill your mission. Magio: Enough about me. And you? Argento: Do not go expecting I will change my opinion. For me, they could all die and I would never be sad about it. The only person that matters for me is you. Magio: Of course. If I die, you die. That's why you need me alive. Argento: Do not mistook my reasons!! I do this because I care for you!! Magio: That's not a reason or excuse for your antipathic way towards them!! They did nothing to you and yet you treat them as enemies!! Argento: Oh, now the fault is on me?! No one needs to be involved into our problems!! Magio: Now that they know about the Distortions, do you really expect they will simply leave as that?! Argento: ... So you will stay by their side instead of mine. Is that it? Magio: I'm trying to be reasonable with everyone. But with you discussing everytime, it makes hard. Both sighed as no sign of agreement has risen. By the looks of it, Argento would keep looking at the rest as if they were enemies to him. But he would still accompany them, to make sure nothing happened to Magio in the way. Argento: ... You are going to help Maribel. I can already see it. Magio: I can't just ignore it. This will become a massive problem if we don't deal with it now. Argento: I know. I suggest that we see him tomorrow. Magio: Yeah. It's best to confirm what's up ahead for us and then we'll know what we should plan to do.

In normal circumstances, no portal would open because of the border that splits away this world from the other worlds. But with authorization from the Ultima Knight himself, that was possible. And without a word, Magio gave permission for the portal to open. Renko: Look, a portal has suddenly opened! Magio: Well, I let the barrier out to the backup, so it's fine. Maribel: Border? Magio: There's a border who protects any unnecessary or unauthorized entrance. It blocks even the powers of those who can trespass barriers, so no one can simply enter unless I bring or permit. Renko: But what if the guy is super overpower, like a god? Magio: Although I said I created this world, I received it from the Great Seraph of the Multiverse, the most powerful being existent. I'm sure the border is failproof, so having intruders here is out of case. Maribel: Wow... Magio: Anyway, it seems everyone is enjoying themselves. I'm actually glad for that... Maribel: The castle seems really breathtaking for sure. This is like a parallel world indeed. Then, Fuyuhiko's scream filled the air and they eventually heard it. Of course, that startled Renko and Maribel. Renko: Hey, why did he screamed out loud? Magio: Maybe it's because of the mirror. Although, I can't certainly know... Maribel: It seems like a normal mirror... but I feel something uncertain from it... Magio: Anyway, if you guys excuse me, I'm going to talk with Argento now. But by any means, make yourselves at home. Magio went inside the castle and walked towards his room. BGM: Fallen Down -Reprise- ???: Oh my, Prince Magio had not warned me about visits. Then, a girl at the age of 13 came ou. She was waering a white combo of dress alongside slippers. She was a really beautiful girl. And her name was... Cherished Purifier the Hearts Anna Ametrine An angel friend of Magio, who was his servant before she died into an incident. Kind and adorable, she is seen as one of the most beautiful angels to exist. Anna has the power to heal. Renko: Whoa... she's really beautiful. Anna: Thank you for the compliment, but I am not that beautiful. In any case, welcome to the Cosmic Castle. I am Anna Ametrine, friend of Magio. It is my profound pleasure to meet you. Renko: I'm Renko Usami and this is my friend Maribel Hearn. It's really nice to meet you too! Maribel: Do you live here, Anna? Anna: No. I am an angel, to be honest, so I live in Heaven. But I prefer to give Prince Magio an aid with the castle while he is out. Renko: Seriously, how can I be beautiful like you? There's this guy I wanna impress on town, so- Maribel: Renko!! Renko: OK, OK. But please tell me your secret later! As Maribel started to reprehend Renko for her attitude, Anna moved forward and bowed to the rest of them. She smiled cheerfully. Anna: Pardon me if I am interrupting something, but can I ask your names? It would be unpolite of me to not know the names of the wonderful people who helped Prince Magio.

BGM: The Ark still playing Magio: I'm glad everyone's safe... sort of. Maribel: But... why I never saw your castle? I mean, are we that high from town? Magio: Actually... this is a world I created, so we're not on the town anymore, Renko: Wait, wait, wait!! YOU created everything around here?! Magio: This is my Pocket Universe. It's where I live. A world created by and for the Ultima Knight. Maribel: A Pocket Universe... that sounds so efficient! Renko: Man, now I'm jealous... Soon, the ship stopped right at the castle's main door. It was a big, white door that shined. Then, it opened without a single movement and Argento appeared. Argento: You took your time. Magio: Sorry, I went a little slow because of the others. Argento: Oh... you brought them... Renko and Maribel immediately threw stares at Argento. He literally looked away, not caring for what they had to say. Argento: ... Do whatever you want. I could care less. Magio: Argento, we seriously need to talk. I'm not kidding. Argento: Fine for me. I will wait for you in our room. Just for curiosity, how long will this tour around the castle take? Magio: I don't know. Argento: Well, have your fun. Argento left for his and Magio's room. Renko was already angered to stnd near him. Renko: This guy... he gives me the nerves!! Magio: Just ignore him. He's a cool guy, I assure you. Maribel: It's hard to believe that when he is shooing us with stares and warnings...

World: Ultima Knight's Pocket Universe Location: Skies below the Cosmic Castle BGM: The Ark They slowly opened their eyes. Renko and Maribel were not alone, since Fuyuhiko and the rest came too. But they were in some sort of wood floor. Maribel: Huh...? Where are we...? Renko: Is this... a ship? Renko looked around and saw nothing more than the sky. Upon seeing the scenery, she immediately jumped and backed off, really startled. Renko: WHOOOOOOOA!!! IT'S A FLYING SHIP!!! Maribel ran and looked and saw more than just the sky. A floating island with a castle stood not too away from them. The ship was going to its direction. Maribel: H-Hold on!! H-How did we end up here?! Magio: *appears* I brought you all here through that portal. Maribel: Ah, Magio! Thank goodnes you are safe! Renko: But that place... where are we going? Magio: That's my house. I call it The Cosmic Castle. Renko: That's your HOUSE?! Put a cap on that "house" word and address it right! Magio: I'm sorry if it was a subtle and rushed decision, but I can't think of any other way of thanking you all for helping me with that Distortion other than treating you at my house. Renko: Aw, it's no deal. After all, it's a castle!! Maribel: Renko!! That's not the way to say "thank you"!! *hits Renko* Renko: Oww!! OK, OK, I'm sorry!! Magio: Don't worry. I capted the message. Maribel: I'm worried about these other people... are they all fine? Magio: They seem to be waking up now. I wonder if they'll be surprised by seeing this...

Magio: Dusk... BGM: The Warriors of Hope Suddenly, Argento charged and grabbed Dusk's head. Then, a dark energy coming from him started to fill the hedgehog. Renko: What's he doing?! Magio: Argento!! Argento: This place is about to be erased. I ask you: do we have time for safe methods? Magio: But- Argento: No. And I am more than tired of this merry roundabout that takes us nowhere! Then, he dropped the hedgehog violently on the ground and started to stomp his chest. On the last stomp, he pushed his foot against his body so fiercely that some of Dusk's blood gushed onto his boots. Argento: There you go. My boot is soaked in blood and he is completely unconscious. Can we go now?! Maribel: D-D-Did you killed him?! Argento: If my intention was to kill him, then I would never cloaked his conciousness in darkness if the first place. Renko: But that woman right there said that he's been brainwashed and she would be brainwashed if she kept any longer- Argento: No brainwash will work on me. I will never become a puppet of some stupid bastard who is unable to show their face around and fight with its own power. And if you plan to ask about him, I could care more than nothing about his life... or about you all, except for Magio. Magio: ... Then, the Distortion started to crumble apart. Soon, a white portal to lead them out appeared. Argento: If you all desire to stay here any longer and try to discover who did this to him, so be it. Good riddance for you after you disappear along with this place. And then, he walked and left by the portal. With his conscience cloaked by Argento's darkness, Dusk would never wake up until he was bathed by light and even the mastermind behind the brainwashing wouldn't be able to control him until said darkness disappear. Magio grabbed Dusk's body. Magio: It's... best if we leave for now. We can decide what we'll do with Dusk outside the Distortion. Renko: Right behind you! Maribel: Ah, please! Don't leave me behind! The three left the Distortion, with Magio carrying Dusk. The crumbling got more stronger, so there was no time for them to waste.

Maybe... who knows.

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Magio: I'll end this now!! Argento: (Time for the final blow.) Magio flew towards the Shadow Stalker, the Keyblade emanating a brilliant light. Once reaching it, he hit it straight with a kick and then many faint and narrow spotlights covered the being. Magio: Ars Arcanum!! The entire world went black, leaving them to watch the Shadow Stalker floating in space. Suddenly, a white flash passed by it. And another one came. And soon, the monster was assaulted by the flashes many times to count. One could say that, by the speed of the flash, it was hitting the mark of 999 hits. On the 999th, the flash passed once again and revealed itself to be Magio. Magio: Dweller of the darkness... I will drown you in the eternal light that comes from my blade!! A final slash and then a giant pillar of light rose under the Shadow Stalker, engulfing it in its brilliance. The monster roared loudly as it started to disintegrate and disappear. Renko: WHOOOOOHOHOHOOOOOAAA!!! Maribel: Such light.... it's so powerful... did he became some kind of god?!