Kingdom Hearts: Legend's Quest X: Everlasting Crucible

Developer: Soradragoncalibur

All gameplay is the same as usual.

Story
Galaxian Strife started on the 17th of January in the year of 1554 E. The battles during the war are evenly matched, each side wins battles back and forth. It does not look like either sides will be defeated very easily. They are currently in a stalemate. It is now the 22nd of May.

(PC and Utikra are flying above a desert where a enemy base lies) Utikra: There they are. Notify them of the location so we can strike the base. PC: *uses mic to contact a Light Order commander* I have located the enemy base on this planet. The information will be sent to you via datapad. Shani: Excellent. Return to the camp and help us prepare for the assault on their base. *returns to the camp and spends the entire day helping the Light Order forces prepare* (It is now night time, PC is sitting next to Utikra after getting his equipment ready for the next day) PC: Its great that we get to help the Light Order this time. Listening to those Dark Zealots that preach and worship darkness all day is annoying. Utikra: Remember when you used to do the the same? PC: I remember, but I don't do it to the degree they do. Utikra:*looks up at the sky* We've been fighting this war for 4 months. PC: This is the longest time we've ever faced an enemy. It seems as though this may never end, but we have no other choice. *Shani Mars walks over to them* Shani: Ready for the fight tomorrow? PC:  Yes, captain. Shani: Glad to have you two here. I've never seen what a dragon and a mortal capable of using the magic of one firsthand, this will be an interesting experience. PC: We should be thanking you, being here is much better than fighting with Dark Zealots. Shani: Make sure you get some rest, you'll need it for the fights.

(the next morning, the Light Order soldiers head for the enemy base in their tanks and fighters. PC and Utikra are above the infantry and below the fighters) PC: Looks like the fighters' apperance hasn't changed. They still look like minature yachts. Utikra: Appearence doesn't matter when the magic missiles those things bring out pack quite a punch. (the enemy's base is surronded by a giant wall) Shani Mars: They think we'll try to destroy the walls, but instead we're going to go undeground and and have our fighters attack from above to cover us. (The Light Order's drill rigs pave a way for the forces on the ground. The enemy forces are taken by surprise from this maneuver and are easily defeated) Shani: Utikra, use your firebreath around this area to keep the enemy from fleeing. Utikra:*he does as she says* (the enemy realizes they are  cornered by continue to fight until their numbers dimish to 14 troops) (2 hours later) Shani: We only managed to capture 14 of them, but they refused to surrender and killed themselves whenever they were captured. Those troueblesome bastards are the worst kind you can fight. That makes it difficult for us to obtain information on them. PC: I checked the terminals, they wiped all the data and burned all of their physical copies of the documents as well as their books. Shani: At the very least we managed to wipe out this base before they could strike us first. *stares out into space for a second* PC: What is it? Shani: Jin has requested that I go to the Light of Order Sanctuary, and he wants you to come as well. PC: If he's asking for me then it means it must be important.

(2 day laters, PC, Utikra, and Shani along with other light order soldiers arrive. PC and Shani walk into the Throne Room) Jin: The reason I asked for you to come here is for the Lord Succession ceremony? PC: You mean that... Jin: Yes, the Lord Sucession ceremony is held on the day I pass the leadership of this order to someone among us. As old as I am, I won't last forever and will die eventually. I have thought about a worthy successor for a good while now. Someone with leadership, responsibility, intelligence, and open minded. The one who has those qualities in spades is you Shani Mars. Shani: Really? Aren't you sure any of the older members aren't a better choice. I'm only 32 years old. Jin: Nonsense, age is not a measure of wisdom. When the leadership of this leadership, I was 36. You are much more capable of leading our Order than the elderly of my earlier years. PC: That was a really long time ago to. Its amazing how you are a little over 1,000,000 which is the longest any of the incarnation paths reach before passing away. You were also in 120 when my previous life passed away. Jin: The Light Entity believed light needed to liberate mortals from the dark so he has it that whoever is the leader can live around 1,000,000. Not many entities are willing to give immortality so a extremely long life span is given instead. Its already enough the the sages and the incarnation paths such as yourself have this as well. I will enjoy the last few years of my life. As I am entering my last fear years, it does not allow me to fight this war for too long. I cannot fight along side you all in the front lines. You need a leader to fight with you in the front lines and that is why now is the time I step down. I will still teach the trainees and help the war effort in ways that do not demend too much from my body. This ceremony will be held tomorrow. *looks at PC* You will be a witness to this because I feel that it is fighting that you fought alongside me before and fight along with my successor. I hope not to keep you for too long because you have other responsibilities. PC: I will stay until the celebration succeeding the ceremony is over. Shani: Celebration? Jin: Its always been a tradation to have parties on this like that. With the war going on there is not a lot of time to relax. Which is why you're all going to be fighting again once tomorrow night has ended. Shani: Thank you, Lord Jin. (Thinking: The last time I ever him as this. Starting tomorrow night I will be adressed as Lady Shani)

(The next day during the afternoon, PC and Utikra sitting down near trees as Cade walks and joins them) Utikra: Its been a while since you've approached us. Is there something urgent you want us to deal with? Cade: No, not this time. I'm here at Jin's request. As a friend of his, he wanted me to witness this succession. PC: So does this mean Hyun Jae and Kong are going to be here to? Cade: Its likely. I haven't seen their current lives, it would be nice to interact with them. (Thinking: Just as Jin, I don't have a lot of time left. However I can still fight very well. That's the perk of knowing magic and being an Incarnation Path. Normal humans that know magic can live for a few centuries) Cade: Have you been able to avoid the relationship drama you had in previous lives? PC: We haven't really touched the subject since last November. I'm grateful for that, it seemed nonstop when it came up. Cade: How has Durgenfall's training been? Utikra: We're still learning quite a lot. Cade: Hearing about training under dragons is very interesting. Utikra: And your investigation on the enemy? Cade: I'd rather not say right now, but I will notify you when I can take action. PC: Even as skillled as you are they can still hide from you, that's surprising. Anyway, what do you think of Shani being the new leader of the order? Cade: I haven't talked much to her, but she seems fit for the role. *gets up* I'm going to have a walk around. See you later tonight.

(Later that night, the ceremony is held and Shani succesfully inherits the leadership of the Order. Cade interacts with Kong and Hyun Jae while PC and Utikra are present) Cade: I feel odd being the older one here, but having everyone here is wonderful. Rohan's prescene would make this reunion complete. Kong: Its been more than 1,000,000 years, this was long overdue. Hyun Jae: I'm surprised to see you're using the same robes your previous life wore. Cade: (Thinking: In the life where Galen Septim sacfriced himself to save those worlds and when the Inferno army killed the previous generation of sages. I passed away not too long after and reincarnated very soon) PC: Are you okay? Cade: Yeah, just thinking a lot. I've been going through a lot. You all have been lucky to have these conversations all the time. Utikra: While that may be true, dwelling on past thoughts for too long will not do anything. You are person who are now and have accomplished a lot. You were there for  when he/she needed you during the conflict against the Empty Souls. Cade: Right. Thank you. You all just go have fun now. You may be incarnation paths, but you're still 17 years of age. Have fun while you can. This will be one of the few nights you will be able to during Galatixian Strife. Kong: Nice talking to you

(The next morning, PC wakes up and browses through the news in his data pad until he sees something alarming) PC: A massacre on the elves is talking place? Something needs to be done about it. *Ventus contacts him from the datapad* PC: What is it? Ventus: You saw it to right? PC: Yeah the elves massacre. Ventus: You're going to be one of the people I send to deal with this problem. A large group of soldiers will attract attention so you will be in a small group. PC: Who is going? Kong, Terra, and a knight of the Rein Order named Rin. PC: I know him. Ventus: Good, well anyway you and Kong are to come to Rylandar to meet up with Chris and Rin. PC: Sure, we'll leave as soon as we can. Ventus: Thank you.

(At The Land of Departure, Eraqus, Xesthan, Aqua, and Terra are fighting with the Life entities Terraforms against  one of the Cosmic entities' forces, the Moon entity's Lunarites. They are currently defending their mines which is one of their valuable natural resources. It is abundant in very valuable minerals and metals which help fund the war. The Terraforms are composed of earth like and forest land material) Aqua: Not only are they great in number, but in individual strength as well. Too much for any one of us to handle alone. Xesthan: We'd be done without the support of the Terraforms. Just fighting against a small group and the Planet entity's head general Venus would have overwhelmed us if it weren't for Mari. *slashes a lunarites behind him in half then stabs its head and kills a few in front of him with a light orb spell* (An Explosion is seen coming from the mines, the Lunarites have broken through and are making their way further in) Terra: Damn it! Xesthan: Eraqus you and Terra head in, Aqua and I will hold off with the others hear. Take the largest group possible with you. We cannot afford to lose our resources!

(Terra and Eraqus along with a group of terraforms run into mines. They fight lunarites that stand in their way. Eventually Eraqus and Terra find the lunarites' army general) Crescent: *notices Eraqus and Terra* I'm surprised to see you two managed to reach me. *see their keyblades* So that's why, you must be the ones I was informed about. Eraqus: Just how much do you know about us? Crescent: You think I'll tell you? I'm not going to take the time to explain it and I have a mission to complete so run away if you value your life. Terra: You'd have to be stupid to think we'll alow you to destroy our resources. Crescent: Good point, you're are going to be annoyances if I don't eliminate you now. *takes out his Bo(Japanese staff)* Eraqus: Back me up Terra. *gets into his master form stage 1 along with Terra and dashes towards the enemy, each of them getting to his left and right side, then go for a hit on Crescent* Crescent: *blocks both of their keyblades with his staff, kicks Terra towards the wall, and sends Eraqus to the ground with a beam of light* Crescent: You have to use those master forms to be able to stand a chance against us. I read the reason for the existence of master forms was for mortals to combat greater forces than them. In a time long before us, only what gods and entities will remember, a woman first unlocked the first ever master form to slay a god. Eraqus: I know of this, why are informing us? Crescent: What I'm saying is that none of you have a chance of living if you don't use the 2nd stage. (Thinking: There are only a few people who can use the master forms right now and they are all mortals who wield the keyblade. About 15 of them are left, but even so I'll see what I can learn from fighting them) *Terra and Eraqus enter stage 2 of their forms and ready themselves for another assault* *Crescent counters their spells and slashes with little effort and beats the living hell out of Terra and Eraqus* Crescent: These two aren't able to put up as much as a challenge as I thought they would. I expected more from the master since Venus told me of those others she encountered. Eraqus: *sends a powerful current of lightning towards Crescent, he dodges it then charges towards Eraqus. Eraqus is barely able to block all of his attacks and is overwhelmed* *Crescent continually assaults Eraqus with his staff then casts a spell that forms from the mines with a sharp end. He sends it piercing towards Eraqus's heart* Terra: Master! *uses his Ultima Cannon, but Crescent deflects it back at Terra which knocks him unconcious* Crescent: Now to resume the mission. (Xesthan arrives) Crescent: If it isn't Xesthan Rikudo? Shouldn't you be with the terraforms? Xesthan I should be asking you the same question. You left your forces outside the mine unattended. During that time we have managed to drive them off. Crescent: So fighting these two delayed me that long. It looks like its our defeat. *disappears in a white corridor* Xesthan: *sees Eraqus lifeless body on the ground* Eraqus! Damn those lunarites. *carries Terra on his shoulder* We're going to have to give him some medical attention.

(hours later Terra wakes up inside his room with Aqua walking inside* Terra: That lunarite killed Master Eraqus! If only I we have devised a better plan or were stronger... Master Xesthan should have gone instead! He would have stood a much better chance! Aqua: Calm down, its been done. *a tear is starting to fall from her eye* There's nothing we can do... he's gone. Terra: Its my fault. *Xesthan walks in* Xesthan: Do not blame yourself Terra, if anyone is to blame its me. Aqua: Master Xesthan. Xesthan: Its true, he died following the order I gave him. I apologize for what happened to him. I knew him since he was kid. I remember him telling me about his dreams to be a hero during that time, but then decided to train potential keyblade wielders. He loved each of you as his children Terra, Aqua, and Ventus who unfortuntely is at Rylandar at the moment. I leave it to you to give him a proper burial. Terra: Its not your fault, you had no way of knowing what would happen. Everyone makes mistakes, I need to accept that. Master Eraqus will be able to rest in peace without regrets since he protected his home and myself... Xesthan: I know its hard for you to cope with, but your master would want you to move on. We're in war right now. We can mourn when this is all over. We'll be going into hell and back and remembering those who lost their lives along the way. He will, cannot, be forgotten. *looks to Aqua* I've finished cooking his food, serve it to him then get some rest. I'll take care of everything else. Aqua: Yes.

(2 days later PC, Utikra, Kong, and  Ginera arrive at Rylandar) Ventus: Good to see you make it. Kong: Which world are we going to and what is the situation of this massacre? Ventus: Everstone. Currently the Sun entity's forces, the Rays, are marching through the cities killing them as they go. PC: Are Chris and Rin ready to go? Ventus: Yes, they are in the vessel I have prepared for this mission. Utikra: We should be prepared. Ginera: It is alright for us to come along? This mission was ment for a small group. Ventus: That's true, but both of you can stay in the ship and provide back up if the group needs it. Ginera: Good. PC: We should get going. Ventus: Best of luck to you.

(the ship reaches Everstone in a few hours. They land in the mountains. PC, Kong, Chris, and Rin exit the vessel. Ginera and Utikra stay inside) Rin: Let's avoid having to fight if we don't need to. Chris: Won't my demonic scent give off my prescence though? The enemy we will be facing are forces of the Cosmic entities so my scent is more noticable for them. Kong: Don't worry, they'll detect 's light before your demonic presence. PC: That's not very assuring... (the party searches for any towns they can and come across a concentration camp) Rin: So this is what they do to the survivors. (the Rays are doing a physical check up on the Elves) Ray Examiner: Everyone who has had a sun badge handed to them, step foward. *they step foward* R. Examiner: Those of you who have stepped foward have been given our lord Sun's mercy. You have the opportuinity to join our ranks. Elf: Not on your life! Why would we allign ourselves with those that are killing our people? We reject your lord's "mercy"! R. Examiner: This is the 8th group this week to reject. Very well, then we shall offer another form of mercy. *kills them all with a firaga spell that explodes upon contact* R. Examiner: Those of you who were not given mercy shall be given jobs to do. Do not rebel unless you want to end up like they did. Rin: This reminds me of what I read about King Adas Darkhan. Whenever he conquered a world he would force them to undergo training to become a soldier. Those who couldn't handle it would become slaves, but they would be able to work themselves up in rank to become one. This method is similar, but the Sun entity's is much harsher. R. Examiner: *looks to the Ray soldiers* In about an hour you will be ready to state which of you stay behind to operate this camp. We're still waiting for the party that went out to the town 10 miles from here to come back. (an hour later, the party comes back) PC: The leader of that party... Rin: You recognize him? Who is he? PC: Blaze, the army general of the Sun entity's forces. I fought him once, but only survived because he underestimated me. Chris: That seems to happen to you a lot doesn't it? PC: That's only because they got too cocky, but I don't think they'll be stupid enough to do it again. Blaze: *talks to the R. Examiner* All of the survivors we gathered up were too weak from the attack. They died on the way here. R. Examiner: So this is still the only camp we managed to make. Very well, then we can only try again. No point on thinking of it, if they died before arriving it means they weren't good enough to serve lord Sun. Blaze: We'll see how the next town fares later tonight. PC: That means we'll have 2 of us attack this camp when the party goes out. Then another 2 of us will keep the party busy. Kong and Rin will attack the party. Chris and I will attack the camp. Kong: We should have Utikra and Ginera help. PC: Yeah.

(It is now 9 pm, Blaze's party has left for camp. While walking they are ambushed by Riku, Kong, and Ginera. Riku and Kong are in their 2nd stage maste forms) Blaze: Ah, so its you. *looks at Kong and Ginera* You were the ones that fought lord Planet. And the other one, Riku is it? I've read that you were a host of Darkness himself, how weak you were to succumb to it. Instead of seeking to control that power you turn to using souls. Riku: Its true I was weak, but my path does not have to be in darkness unless I choose it to be. Blaze: So you've changed since then. This should make the fight against you three most interesting.

(PC, Chris and Utikra succeed in catching the Rays stationed at the camp by surprise. By catching them off guard, they were slain quickly. The elves were freed and equipped themselves with weapons from dead Ray soldiers. Everything seems to go according to plan until...) *The army general of Star's army, Alya appears and immediately kills more than 70 percent of the elves* Chris: SHIT! PC: She's from Star's army, the Seuta. Alya:  You're not staring at an ordinary soldier, but the army general. Chris: Now there's 2 army generals to deal with. Alya: I was sent to pass a message to Blaze, but I didn't expect to run into  and the demon. (Thinking: This is good, Star is interested in this boy/girl, I'll just kill the demon and capture . That dragon could be a problem, but if  succumbs to Xenithar then so will he) *Chris and PC dash towards her while in their 2nd stage forms, they attempt to cut at her arms, but she blacks with her shield and forces him to back off with her mace*  Alya: They fight well. PC: It'll be hard to fight with these survivors, Utikra get who can and get them out of here! Utikra:  (Thinking: I don't like idea of letting them face her alone) Alright then. *While PC and Chris fight Ayla they manage to do very well as they manage to land blows, but Alya has been capable enough to give them a hard time. Her  miniature meteor spells and her mace have been the 2 biggest problems for them* PC: I can't block those meteors with my reflectaga for long, they're too strong. Chris: And her brute strength is enough to overpower us. (Thinking: What do we do? I don't know how to... Maybe that could work) Chris: I have an idea. I'll explain this quickly. *explains* PC: Got it. Alya:  A plan that was formulated in under a minute will work. *Chris sprints and casts a spell which summons a gate, as it opens, strong flames are released* Alya: That's a Hell's Wrath spell, shit. *casts a meteor to block it. PC comes from above and casts a spell that creates dragon jaws, they proceed to feed on Alya's flesh* Alya: So that last spell was a decoy. *dodges the jaws and swings her mace at the PC, but he/she barely manages to block it* PC: You thought he was the decoy? Alya: What? Chris: *places his hand on her back* Devil's Haul! *the spell makes Alya scream in pain and agony as she is consumed by flames from the inside of her body. Within seconds she explodes. PC uses reflectaga to lessen the impact, but still takes some damage from it and is forced out of his master form* Chris: Are you alright? PC:*shrieks*  I'll live, but wow that really hurt. I didn't even take a complete hit or was under that spell.

(back to Riku, Kong, and Blaze) Blaze: Not bad all. *senses Alya's death* So your plan succeeded and managed to take one of the army generals out. (Thinking: As much as I would like to finish this fight, I'm required to report if one of our army generals is killed. Besides, all of the soldiers stationed here have been killed. There's nothing left here.) Blaze: We'll finish this another time. *goes through a corridor of fire* Kong: He got away. Ginera: We were only told to deal with the situation here and we have. Now we should meet up with the others. *they meet up with PC, Chris, and Utikra as they help get the survivors to the nearest town* Riku: Blaze retreated, we couldn't get him. PC: We'll worry about him late. Utikra finished escorting the survivors, too bad most of them were killed by the Seuta army general. *they arrive at the town* Survivor: Thank you so much for saving our lives! I never thought I would be free... ,but my little brother and mother were killed by that woman. *breaks into tears* Survivor 2: My husband and children didn't make it... Elf Child: Where is my grandpa?! Didn't he come here with us? Mother: He isn't with us anymore. Elf Child: *cries and hugs his* PC: *looks at the ground then remembers what a commander in Azrakel's army once said "This always happens in war...there's always going to be casualties."* Even so... it pains me to see people suffer this way. *messages Ventus and explains what happens* Ventus: Its unfortunate, but at least some of them survived. I'll station some men to provide protect for now. Good work. Chris: What do you think the Cosmic Entities were trying to achieve with this massacre? Ventus: This puzzles me as well. Since you're in town you can try to see if you can gather any information. Its been a long night for you all so rest for now. Get started in the morning. PC: Understood.

(The next morning, PC and Kong walk to the duke of the area) Duke: I wish to thank you for saving our people. Had those Rays made their way here, we would have been caught off guard. It seems you did just that to them. Kong: You recognize that they are a threat, so why are you not helping us fight the war? Duke: After this world was assaulted decades ago, our military force was reduced to almost nothing and our cities in ruins. There were no 6 sages during that time so if any matters happened on other worlds every world had to deal with it themselves. Luckily we don't get involved with conflicts with worlds so we have no need of the sages having to use diplomacay avoid conflict. PC: Would you happen to know why the Cosmic Entities attacked your people? Duke: I'm afraid I don't. It seems odd they would suddenly attack us, burn our cities, and enslave the survivors. PC: If you don't have any idea, there might not be anything for us to find here. But thank you for your assistance. (Thinking: I have a feeling that I might know why, but I can't think of what it might be) Kong: *sees PC thinking* You have that feeling to? PC: Yeah, just what could it be?

(Sun is sitting in his office working on his next course of action. Blaze enters) Sun: Sit. *Blaze sits on a chair* Sun: So what happened? Blaze: *explains the events* Sun: I see, well no matter. All I need you to accomplish has been done. Blaze: Wasn't our objective to enslave the elves? Sun: I think you already know the answer. Blaze: *thinks* I see. That was well thought out. But what of Alya? Shall I inform Lady Star of her fate? Sun: You were there when she was killed by the demon, so Star will likely call you up soon. You may as well see her now. *Star walks into the office* Sun: Good timing, do you also wish to take a seat Star? Star: Laid back as always I see. Well I came to see your army general. Can I borrow him for a minute in the hallway? Sun: If you insist. *they walk into the hallway * Star: You were present when Alya was killed. Who gave the final blow? Blaze: It was the demon. "Chris" he calls himself now, its his human name. Star: Ah, the one that was an underling to Aku. It seems 's comrades have become much stronger than we thought. After  recieved his/her memories of his/her previous lives, I assumed they would be left behind. Blaze: It is nothing to be concerned about. They struggle with our common soldiers and have a hard time fighting army generals as it is, they couldn't possibly challenge you. Star: (Thinking:  did manage to not only cut my cheek, but knocked me to the ground as well.) There was a message Alya was supposed to pass to you before she was killed. Its related to Cade. Blaze: What about him? Star: He's getting closer to us. Be wary. None of us are a match for him. Blaze: Then how are we possibly elminate him? His power far exceedes ours. Hold on you're not suggesting... Star: I'm not suggesting anything. Just remember to avoid cofrontation with him at all costs. Blaze: Your warning is apprecated my lady.

(Guren, Kajin, and Hyun Jae are present in a fleet of ships that belong to the Six Sages are under attack by Planet's fleet. Planet himself is present with his army general Venus) Kajin: Damn it, they found us. This can't be good. Guren: I don't think our forces can prevail in this battle, we weren't prepared to meet in combat with a fleet led by Planet and Venus. Kajin: It goes both us, they weren't prepared to face forces led by myself. Guren: Good point. But how do you plan on approaching this situation? If we weren't in space I would suggest challenging them directly. So I suggest we flee. We'll make it appear as though we're going to our aim is to take out them. Guren: I see. They'll expect us to try killing them. Kajin: This procedure is probably going to sound very stupid, but I will have us be in one of our fighter jets. Guren: I see, they won't expect us to pilot a common fighter jet. They're likely to think you would get on your keyblade rider alongside me to get to the ship, as I can breathe in space. Kajin: To lead the soldiers in my place I leave it to my granddaughter. Hyun Jae: I'll do it. You wouldn't have me lead unless you knew I was capable. Guren: Are you sure you'll want a 17 year old girl to lead the fleet of this battle? I know she's very capable and her previous lives have fought besides , heck I've even meant them. But will the soldiers be able to take being ordered by a teenager? Cade: They've seen her fight so if I select her to lead this battle then they'll have no problems. Guren: Alright. Let's make our way to the jet, but I'm piloting. Kajin: You pilot? Who taught you? The same person who has taught me everything they knew before I became the memory entity, 's previous life. Kajin: Maybe you can use your experience of all the years of existence to give Hyun Jae relationship advice. *laughs* Guren: As much as I did enjoy joking around with  back when I was his/her student, we still need to deal with the matter at hand.

(on the ship where Planet and Venus are present) Venus: We have been presented the opportuinity to kill the memory entity. (Thinking: As well as a chance to  defeat Kajin and his daughter) Planet: Indeed. You can take care of Kajin, he posses no threat to me. Guren is the one I am interested in fighting. Venus: Our forces outnumber theirs, don't you think they'll have Guren and Kajin escape during this fight? Planet: Now that they know I'm here they'll come to us. Continue giving orders to the fleet, let us observe what happens.

(Guren and Kajin along with 7 other jets try to entire the ship where Planet, but only their ship is the only one not that to be shot down) Venus: *checks security camera* That pilot is very skilled, just who managed to break through? *sees Guren and Kajin exiting their jet* Guren was piloting it? Not to mention Kajin is here... So who's commanding their fleet? Planet: That is nothing to be concerned about. They have come for us so now we will go to meet them. Come. Venus: Yes, lord Planet. *exit the room and find Kajin and Guren in the hallway* Guren: So you came to meet us in combat. That saves us walking all the way. Planet: Indeed. Venus, take care of Kajin. *draws her katana shaped keyblade as Planet takes his staff out* Venus: You won't have that woman to save you this time. Kajin: I am fully capable of fighting you without Mari or Xesthan's help. From what I remember it was you ran away in our last encounter. Venus: Why you?! *takes out her two daggers then sprints to him* Kajin:*summons keyblade and blocks her slashes* Planet: Now that our generals are fighting, shall we resume? Guren: Planet: (Thinking: I shouldn't take her lightly, she was trained by one of 's previous lives. If it weren't for that incident during the battle of the Warrior of Light and that man, the entities would be much more powerful and we wouldn't have existed) Planet: *casts forth meteors towards Guren, but she channels her magic through the keyblade and cuts the meteors in half* Guren: *casts a shockwave to fling herself at Planet and proceeds to kicks his chest with her knee then uses her left hand to slam him to the ground* Planet: (Thinking: She is much faster than I expected!) Guren: (Thinking: If they thought I was one of the weaker entities, they are mistaken. I am even with Saikia and close to Darkness (who is the strongest entity) in strength. If Planet is one of the stronger cosmic entities, then I can be sure that I am capable of handling the others) Planet: Do you think you've won just from a few blows? *punches Guren's face then uses his staff to cast a beam of magic which sends her a few feet away from him* Guren: (Thinking: Whether or not he is one of the stronger of weaker Cosmic entites doesn't matter. Every single one of them is a worthy adversary) Planet: *sprints towards Guren and attempts to strike her* Guren: *blocks with her keyblade then casts Blizzardaga* Planet: *casts a green sphere which causes both of them to send them a few feet away from each other *

(Kajin and Venus are fighting on the other side of the hall. Kajin is very having little difficulty due to reading her moves from the last time they met)  Venus: *keeps swinging her sword at Kajin and he easily blocks them* Damn it! Kajin:*notices he has been noticed on his datapad, he uses his left hand to check it while using the right which holds his keyblade to block Venus's attacks* Hyun Jae? Yes! What is it? Very good, we'll be right there. Venus: Pay attention to me! *sims her daggers at his legs, but Kajin elbows her head then beheads her* Kajin: Guren, its done! Guren: Good work. *Guren and Kajin summon their keyblade riders and destroy the floors under them as they make their way out of the ship* Planet: "Its is done?" *recieves a status report informing him that the enemy forces have retreated* So that's what they were doing. How could I be so naive?! I missed an opportuinity to defeat Guren, but there will be more chances.

(PC under Ventus's order is to come to Rylander and is under standby until further orders are given. He/She is outside the city going for a walk while Utikra flies above the trees) Utikra: Today is May 31st, your 18th birthday is two weeks from now. Do you have something in mind for the occasion? PC: No, I don't. We've been so busy fighting  battle after battle. Utikra: I hear that everyone else is been doing well in the last few battles, except for Eraqus. PC: Ventus, Aqua, and Terra must be taking it hard.

(Cade walks into Ventus's office) Ventus: Greetings Cade, its nice to see you. Cade: Likewise. Ventus: What did you come here for? Did you find something? Cade: Yes. I believe I have found the stronghold where a cosmic entity may reside. Ventus: Really?! This is good news. How do you plan to approach this? Cade: Unfortunately, this is one of those missions where only a small group can go. I plan on having 6 people including myself shall go. Ventus: Who do you plan to take? Cade: Out of all of the entities, Light is the only one available. One of the three kings of the Rein Order, Farrel, is coming along. (Mari walks in) Cade: Ah, Mari good day. Ventus: She looks like Haruka, Xesthan's deceased wife. Cade: That's because Mari is Haruka's twin sister. So what brings you here? Mari: I came here to visit my grandnephew/grandniece and was going to ask Ventus where he/she would be. Cade: Excellent, you and  will join us in this mission. Mari: A mission to eliminate a Cosmic entity? Very well, I accept. Ventus: Are you sure you want her to go? Mari: Do not doubt my ability boy. I've fought Xesthan, Kajin, Rakkan, and Haruka on equal footing in sparring matches. Ventus: You know Rakkan? Mari: It was a long time ago when I met him, but this is not the time for stories. Ventus: I would come, but I will have other matters to attend to. Blue is available to go. Cade: That makes six people. Excellent. We'll leave in 4 days. We need to wait for Farrel and Light.

(Cade walks through town and sees PC) Cade: Let's get some coffee and talk at my house. *they get the coffee and walk to Cade' house* PC: This is just like how I first met you, except I walked out of a dark room. So what are you going to inform me of. Cade: *tells him what he told Ventus* This is a secret mission that is not to be recorded on a data pad, written, or told but to a few people whom the mission concerns. PC: I understand. Will Utikra be able to come to? Cade: Even though only 6 of us can come, I am making an exception for Utikra because you'll need him when fighting dangerous foes. I'll explain the other details once all of us enter the vessel I have prepared to enter the world where the stronghold resides. PC: You know about the Elf genocide right? Cade: Yeah I was told about that, I don't know what the Rays were trying to accomplish, there's nothing written that will help us understand why, but no point pondering it right now... So your birthday is in 2 weeks right? June 14th. I have your present ready its in a box sitting in my room. You can open it when we celebrate. PC: I don't think there will be time for celebration, we have a war to fight. Cade: I know, but you can at least have a nice dinner with one of your friends when the chance presents itself. You'll at least get a few hours to breathe. (Mari walks in) Mari: I should thank you and Xesthan for taking care of him/her. Cade: You're giving me too much credit, I've been busy most of the time. PC: How are you doing? Mari: Just fine, better if we didn't have this war to fight. Now can you tell me everything that you've experienced ever since Xesthan took you under his wing? PC:*tells Mari everything* Mari: I see. You being a reincarnation of many different people really attracts enemies doesn't it? Well I'm glad you're doing alright. Just remember to take care of yourself. (exits)

(2 days later the Light entity  arrives at Rylander. He walks to Cade's house) Light: Has Farrel arrived? Cade: No, he'll be here by tomorrow. Light: There's something I wanted to ask you. Cade: What do you want to know? Light: Have you managed to find out how the strength of the Cosmic entities? Weakest to Strongest. Cade: From what I found how there is not a too much of a gap between their powers, but some are more skilled than the others. From what I have found out the Hatred and Planet are about equal and one of the weaker ones, but they are not to be underestimated. Guren recently fought him, even with her superior skills Planet was still able to fight back. Star is stronger than those two and is nearly an equal to Sun. Moon and Heart are unknown to me. Apprently Mind is the most powerful, but that's all I know. I don't have anything more on their abilities than you already know. Light: I was told Devil was able to put up a good fight against Guren enough to weaken her. Out of all of us Darkness is the strongest, Saikia and Guren are about even, then there's myself, and Devil and Life are below mine. But its just as you said, power is not the deciding factor. Skill is what determines the victor. Cade: Just remember although we know that a cosmic entity may be where we are headed, I have no knowledge of which one we are dealing with.

(2 days later Farrel arrives. The group chosen for the mission including Utikra have entered Cade's vessel. The ship leaves Rylander for their destination) Cade: Now that everyone is here I will inform all of you all the details of this mission. Just to get this out of the way it will take 5 days to reach our destination, but no Utikra it is not okay to chat with your beloved Valem over the datapad about what you're going to eat next time you meet her for dinner. This mission is top secret and doesn't escape anyone outside this ship. (Thinking: Except Ventus) Utikra: (Thinking: Damn it) Cade: The stonghold is on Utanillis. PC: (Thinking: I was there in the alternate future timeline when searching for the people that were trying to kil me). Cade: Even though we are here to eliminate the Cosmic entity, who ever they may be, we will try to avoid attracting as much attention as possible. Blue: Aren't you capable of defeating them yourself? Why bring us along? Cade: We still don't know everything about the Cosmic Entities, so I had to bring others along. I think that's about everything I need to tell you. Any questions? Utikra: How about me? Am I just going to stay on the ship until  gets into trouble? Cade: This world has a lot of wild beasts so mix yourself among them as much as you can while we make our way to the entity. Utikra: Alright. Cade: Good.

(4 days have passed and the ship arrives at their destination) Cade: Utikra, you know what to do. Everyone else, follow my lead. Farrel: I never would have guessed enemy to be living in building built on the tree tops. Blue: Clever hiding place. Cade: Remember that even though we are going to enter combat, try to avoid making as much attention as possible. *the party follows Cade*

(Mind is meditating in private quarters on the Utanillis base) Mind: So they have come. They will attempt to defeat me, but they will fail. Cade is very powerful. Many of our soldiers underestimated him because he fought Keshin on equal footing, leading them to think he was weak. However, it was obvious that he was hiding his strength. The reasoning behind it being that he wanted  to become more powerful and not to rely on him. As much as threat he is, Cade is not my concern in the slightest.

(The party enters a building after killing the guards. They run through the the hallways to look for an exit) Cade: Odd we've been walking through the hallways for 30 minutes and I haven't seen a single door. *hears no response. He sees that everyone else is not there* What magic is this? We've somehow been seperated. What powerful magic could have done this? I don't think a cosmic entity could even do something this powerful. How?

(Light, Farrel, and Blue notice that they've been seperated) Blue: Where is everyone else? Farrel: I'm guessing magic has been used on this halls to confuse and seperate us. Light: If a magic such as this could escape Cade's notice then we're in great peril. I suggest we press forward. *after a few minutes they find a door* Blue: An exit! *he opens the door, they enter the room to see that a cosmic entity is waiting for them* Light: Heart! (Thinking: The magic used on these halls must be the doing of Cosmic magic) Heart: The Light Entity, one of the six sages, and a king of the Rein Order is here. This is convenient. Farrel: We don't know anything about her abilities. How will we approach this? Light: I'll fight her, you two back me up. Heart: None of you will leave this room alive. Blue: *notices the door behind them is gone* Damn it, there's no escape! Light: We came here to defeat a Cosmic Entity and that's exaxctly what we're going to do. *takes his spear and shield out* Heart: *draws her two swords and runs towards them* Farrel: (Thinking: She definitely doesn't waste time to make her move!) Blue: *shoots an arrow from his bow, but Heart runs to the left to avoid it* Light: *he aims his spear at her Heart's chest, but she jumps over him then kicks him to the ground* Heart: *while in the air she swings her right sword in Farrel's direction. He raises his shield to block the strike, but Heart's sword cuts his left hand off as she lands on the ground * Blue: *shoots an arrow with fire magic. Heart grabs Farrel pushes him in front of her to take the arrow*  Heart: *kicks Farrel in Blue's direction and  stabs the left in right of his chest which pierces through both of their hearts* Light: (Thinking: She killed Farrel and Blue with ease! Heart didn't have to dodge and block those attacks, her would have deflected those strikes such as Star had done when Aku and  fought her. Heart has just shown that being able to hurt her means nothing if the strikes can't hit. What am I going to do?)

(Meanwhile PC and Mari notice that they've been seperated from the others) PC: What do we do? Mari: The natural action to take would be to destroy these walls, but I have a feeling we shouldn't do so. We can't even tell which direction we've come from, I feel as though we've fallen into the enemy's hands. PC: So the only hope we have of escaping this maze is to play their game? Mari: Precisely. *she finds a door, they enter to see a cosmic entity there to meet them, Mind* PC: Mind... Mind: I've noticed the prescence of you and your friends since you entered this planet. Your dragon companion should be joining us any moment now. (Utikra enters the room) Utikra: How did I get here? Mind: Lurking through the forest may hide your prescence from my men, but not from me. Utikra: (Thinking: He's meditating, I don't think he's taking us seriously) Mind: I'm not stupid enough to allow Cade to come anywhere near me, but he is not anything to worry about at the moment. Mari: What are you talking about? Mind: That is not for you to know. PC: How do we fight him? I could barely land a blow on Star. Mari: We fight him, find his strengths and weaknesses then use the knowledge against him. Utikra: Easier said than done. *they enter their 2nd stage master forms* PC: *shoots flames from his hands, but Mind's power makes the spell impossible to reach him* Mind: Your attacks cannot affect me. Even if they could I can counter them with ease. Utikra: *charges and tries to sink his teeth onto Mind's body, but he is pushed against the wall by his power* Mari: He doesn't even have to use his abilitilies, just what is he? <PC name>! Let's coordinate our attacks. PC: Alright. *they both use sonic blade, but Mind surrounds himself with a barrier which blocks the attacks then blasts Mari away and breaks the armor that PC and Mari's master forms provide* PC: He destroyed the armor... Now has done it before. I guess its all or nothing right now. *activates Clear Mind then uses Descending Heaven Dragon*  MInd: Even one of your strongest attacks is useless before me. Sight! *PC's attack is cancelled and he loses his sight* PC: I can't see... What's going on? Mind: I will now remove your five senses. Touch! Taste! PC: (Thinking: I can't move...) Mind: Smell! *takes away his smell* You can still hear me, so that means you will be able to hear this. Running away from your past solves nothing, you can not change what you are and will be forever enslaved to your other lives! PC: (Thinking: How much does he know about me?) Mind: Hearing! PC:* collapses and falls unconcious*  Utikra: You bastard! Mind: (Thinking: This one will recover from that the effects of the spell is not permanent)

(Meanwhile with Heart and Light) Light: She is much stronger than I expected. I should be able to overpower her. *casts a pillair of light towards Heart* Heart: *counters with a red orb spell then casts thorns with surface from the ground which all strike at many different parts of Light's body* Light: *feels pain within his chest* ARGH! What...is this pain?! Heart: Those thorns are causing pain to your heart even as an entity it is still there. I can now see what is within your heart. You spent a lot of your existence fighting Darkness. You saw darkness as corrupt and light as just. However, your influence has also caused genocide on darkness worshipping groups have they not? Light: *screams in agony* You bitch! Heart: Your heart will now be torn  asunder. Light: Its breaking...no. Damn it... *looks to Heart* Even if my heart is destroyed and when I am killed, as an entity I can still be resurrected one of these ages. You are not a true entity, a cosmic one does not come with all of our benefits. Heart: That is true, but you're not going to come back after this. *summons a large cross that impales Light's body and disintegrates him* Stubborn until the end. *cuts appear on different parts of her body* I didn't expect his last spell to be able to do that much damage. This entity was more powerful than I thought.

(Meanwhile with Cade still running through the halls) Cade: *feels Light's life fade away* Light died?! It seems as though Farrel and Blue did as well. Shit I hope everyone else is alright... Wait something is not right, Light's death feels different than it should its as though he died as if he were not an entity. Does that mean the cosmic entities have found a way to permanently kill an entity? If that is the case, Light will reincarnate as a mortal and no longer be the entity he once was. I rememebr <PC> me that Jitsuzai stated that entities mantain the existence of they are supposedly the the embodyiment of, but that is not case. They merely are embodyiments and nothing more they choose to govern over it which I don't completely agree with. *hears a voice* ???: You know a lot of things about the entities don't you, Cade? Cade: (Thinking: This prescence feels familiar) Show yourself before me now! Who are you? ???: You know who am, don't you remember me? Cade: If you're working with the cosmic entities it doesn't matter to me who you are, I'll kill you either way. ???: Now is that a way to talk to an old acquitance? Cade: If you persist on this game then I'll find you myself. *dispells the area around him which places himself out of the maze* Cade: (Thinking: Alright, I managed to escape it, it took a while) *sees a figure in golden brown robes* There you are! *draws his keyblade then runs towards  the figure which draws their sword. the two exchange blows* ???: *makes a corridor of cosmic energy and leaves* Cade: No you don't! *summons his lion Zlicreed and makes the dark corridor* We can't let that one get away! ???: *proceeds to exchange more blades with Cade as he enters the corridor* Zilcreed: (Thinking: They were trying to lure Cade in there! What could this person want with him?)

(Mari  stands back up and faces her opponent, Mind) Mari: (Thinking: I sense that Light, Blue, and Darrel have been slain. Cade's precense has disappeared along with someone else) Mind: The others are no concern of yours, you are outmatched. No matter what do. defeat is inevitable, but I suppose you won't give in either. As you wish. Mari: Utikra! Utikra: Yes? I'm afraid I won't be able to survive this, take <PC> and escape with him/her now. I will district Mind. Utikra: But you can't! Mari: Just let me. * she casts thunderaga on Mind while Utikra flies over to the PC, but Mind sends them  towards the ground just by using his sheer power* Mind: I have plans for this one and you to dragon, you will not leave. (Hayashi, Zuria, along with 4 men break through the wall and enter) Mind: You broke through this wall? Impressive, who are these 4 men? (The name of these 4 men are Bror, Ovar, Julian, and Gunder) Bror: Mezgrez Bror. Ovar: Phecda Ovar. Julian: Merak Beta. Gunder: Benetnasch Eta Gunder. Mind: Ah, god warrios from Asgard that serve Odin, who reincarnates about every 200 years. **Note: God Warriors are from a filler arc and movie of an anime called Saint Seiya** Mind: So that means you broke through using the energy called Cosmo yes? You also wear the armor of the God Warriors, god robes. Interesting, let me see who powerful you all are. Hayashi: *grabs PC as Zuria grabs Mari then gets on Utikra* Come on, we need to go! Utikra: What about the god warriors? Zuria: They can know the risks. Do you want a child who can be possessed by one of his preincarnations to be turned against us by the main threat? Utikra: Good point. *flies off* Bror: Sword of Fire! Ovar: Titanic Hercules! Julian:  Force Frost! Gunder: Lightspeed fist! Mind: Useless! *sends their attacks right at the God Warriors which kill them in the process as soon as they die, the God Robes fly away* Mind: So as soon as their master died, the robes left so we could not use them. Such intruiging pieces of armor. *Heart appears next to them* Heart: You've done it? Mind: Ah, everything is going according to plan.

(The party has entered Hayashi's ship which has left for Rylandar) Utikra: How did you know where we were? Hayashi: Ventus told us, he figured you all would run into an unexpected situation so we were sent as backup. So you said Cade's presence disappeared along with someone else's? Hmm... He might have been fighting that person as they entered another plane, where? Who knows? Utikra: So who is that woman? Hayashi: My wife. Utikra: So this is Zuria, nice to meet you. Zuria: The pleasure is mine. Although its unfortunate I had to might <PC> under these circumstances seeing as how he's/she's not even concious right now. Hayashi: Zuria, I need you to treat Mari and Utikra, their wounds aren't too bad. <PC> on the other hand is in a worse state. What happened to him/her? Mari: Mind used a spell that stripped <PC> of his/her five senses. Hayashi: WHAT? Utikra: I shouldn't be permanent, and magic should heal the effects much faster. Hayashi: Right.

(Xesthan is at a world called Kingdom's Rise, the world where he grew up with his brother Xesthir, his friends, and his now deceased wife, Haruka. He is at Haruka's grave to pay his respects) Xesthan: I couldn't protect own daughter, but I'll kept our grandchild safe. That is if you can even call him/her that. He'/She is turning 18 in 5 days. But of course he/she will always need me as long as I live right? *senses that summon is trying to attack and dodges. This precense is shown to be Black Ghost* Xesthan: Black Ghost? I was told you were still alive. Let me guess, you're now associated with the Cosmic entities after my grandson/grandaughter killed my brother? You just keep moving around to different masters don't you? Black Ghost: I have only served one master, Lord Hatred. Xesthan: Hatred? If you "served" under Xesthir then he and his wife Avrusa must have been pawns of Hatred himself. That would make you Hatred's army general. Black Ghost: Good deduction skills. If you defeat me you will unravel another revelation. Xesthan: I don't have to defeat to you to realize why it is that my brother tried to destroy all life in existence. If it was because he was Hatred's pawn it makes perfect sense. You also see yourself as disposable, due to your loyalty to Hatred. After I kill you, Hatred is next. Black Ghost: * sprints towards Xesthan* Xesthan: You may have supersonic speed, but befor me *gets behind Black Ghost* I can travel at the speed of light! Pegasus Meteor Fist! *the punches leave Black Ghost defeated* Black Ghost: So that's the Pegasus Meteor Fist, an excellent technique. Its true you have killed 2 of our generals and I will be disposed by you shortly, but your victories will be short lived. Xesthan: *stabs Black Ghost's chest with his keyblade, his foe dies from bleeding to death. He looks at Haruka's grave.* Sorry for the interupption. I have to leave now, the war is still being fought and there are still people that need me. Farwell. *gets on his keyblade rider and leaves*

(The party's ship lands in Rylandar after 5 days. Mari and Hayashi report to Ventus) Ventus: Mind is able to strip anyone of their 5 senses, how fightening. Not only that but Farrel, Blue, and even Light have been killed along with Cade's disappearence... So how is <PC name> doing right now? Mari: He/She is in Cade's house recovering. All <PC name> needs right now is some rest. He'll/She'll be out for about a week though. Ventus: I see, well I'm glad he/she is going to be fine.


 * Male PC only scene** (It is June 14th at 9:24 pm Hyun Jae enters Cade's house and checks up on PC to see how he is. She enters PC's room to see that he is sleeping. he wakes up when he walks in) PC: Hyun Jae... you're here. Hyun Jae: You're shaking and your face... its almost as if you saw hell. Are you alright? PC: Yeah...I'm fine. *looks at the ground* Hyun Jae: Of course you're not alright. You haven't fully recovered yet. *walks to his bed and sits down* Please relax, don't worry about anything. *holds his hand* PC: Thank you Hyun Jae. *he hugs Hyun Jae, which surprises her* I feel better with you being here. It puts me at ease. Hyun Jae: I can stay here for as long as you want. PC: Then be here all night please. *PC and Hyun Jae kiss each other on the lips passionitely. They make out for about half an hour before Hyun Jae decides to sleep on the opposite side of the bed*  (Meanwhile Mind is in his chambers meditating as always) Mind: The seed has been planted. It has gone as I predicated. **Male only scene ends** If the PC is female, replace Hyun Jae with Kong.**
 * (the entities meet in their Paradise) Saikia: Light has been killed and it doesn't look like he's coming back either. Devil: Life, do you know of any way to bring him back to life or have him reincarnate as soon as possibly? Life: I have limited control over who reincarnates and none over when. It can't be done. Guren: One of those cosmic entities managed to kill him, how is that possible? Where did they get ahold of that kind of power? Darkness: Good question, this has never happened before. What also troubles me is Mind's power. It seems as though Light was easily slain by one who isn't even the strongest cosmic entity. So who would any of us hold out against him? He stripped my younger sibling of his five senses that ability by itself makes him someone to be cautious of. Guren: Valid point. And with Cade missing we'll have to increase our efforts on finding information of our foes. We'll need to find a way to defeat them. Saikia: Ventus is still able to command the army due to being one of the six...now five sages and Shani Mars has replaced Jin as head of the light order. Life: We can only hope for the best.
 * (PC wakes up in his/her room 6 days later, fully recovered) PC: I remember Cade mentioning my present being in his room. It sucks to be in bed when your birthday passes, it was 6 days ago *walks to Cade's room and opens the present from a large box* It includes 3 books, a white rose with a note, and an audio recording for the data pad. *reads the note that comes from the note* Note: Give this to that special person your dating. **Last part of the note is only for females** Or the next time we reincarnate you could give it to me. Ha ha. **note is done** PC: Very funny Cade. *plays the audio recorder in his/her datapad* Recorder: So you've turned 18, huh? That makes you an adult physically. You've been through so much and will continue to do so. Our previous lives never had to experience as much as you already have in the span of 4 years. I hope that once this crisis has been resolved, you can spend more time without worries. But you've always been up to something. Keep in mind that even if the Cosmic entities are stronger than you are and their power keeps you from landing a blow, there is always a way to get through that. Right now I would suggest getting stronger. Good fortune to you. PC: Then I need to complete my training with Durgenfell as soon as I can.
 * (the entities have finished planning their next course of action) Darkness: We have gathered information that tells us of a group that will arrive near Radiant Garden while the next few days. Apprently Hatred and Moon are traveling with this company. A lot of zealots that worship me are stationed there, if the cosmic entities fight without myself being present then my army will be weakened. Devil, I want you to come with me so we can fight Hatred and Moon. Devil: Of course. Life: While this is happening, two of us will fight engagement the enemy that they are building a base in a snow world called Gerinheit. Our intel tells us that Sun and Planet are present. Saikia: I will go there. Life: As will I. Guren: Then I am to stay available in case anything unexpected happens, correct? Darkness: Exactly. Devil: Then each of us will also take our chosen representatives. Life: The cosmic entities have to be slain, they are too powerful to be kept alive. They two number us from seven to five. May you return safely. Saikia: Entities are the highest being of existence, we don't pray to anyone. However, we all have each other to rely on. In the past there have been fights and rivalries, but that is the past. What is decided in these battles is our skill, as entities we are being put up to the ultimate test. We have never faced an adversary so great as this one. Darkness: Well said. We are all to leave immediately. *as all entities prepare to leave expect Guren, Darkness grabs Saikia's arm before she exists* Darkness: The reason I didn't have you accompany me as because you mean too me that I would probably lose myself if you died before me. I don't believe you'll fail. I have faith in your abilities and see you as my equal. I just want you to promise me that no matter what happens, you will not fail. Saikia: I know. Those words apply to you as well, this war is one of the harshest ever we have ever dealt with. This war is our Everlasting Crucible, but being with you has helped me endure it.  Live so we can spend our enernity together. You have my blessing. *disappears* Guren: The fight awaits  you. Darkness: Right. *leaves for Rylandar*
 * (Darkness arrives at Rylandar and enters Cade's house and sees PC) Darkness: *explains everything* PC: So if Devil is going to be there, then are Aku and Chris going to be as well? Darkness: Correct. Now, are you capable of fighting? I'm sure you've recovered? PC: I'm ready to go, let's go to Utikra and be on our way. Darkness: (Thinking: He's not scared of possibly having to face another entity even after that experience. Well he has no reason to be since Devil and I are going to be there.) *they find Utikra and depart*
 * (PC, Utikra, and Darkness enter a vessel which is making its way to Radiant Garden) Darkness: Its better to not the corridor too much, I want to be at full strength when fighting Moon and Hatred. PC: The Cosmic entity forces are powerful. I have a hard time fighting their army generals. I was barely able to land a blow on Star and was defeated by Mind with no effort. Darkness: Even with their superior power, do not have that way of thinking. We will defeat them. Allow Devil and I to fight. You will help my men survive. Understood? PC: Yes. Darkness: (Thinking: Light, even though we were enemies since the time I meet you, and have only been comrades for a short while, I was able to respect your beliefs before you died. I will avenge you, but not be bent on revenge. None of us were justified in genocide against factions of opossite beliefs. I help anyone I've hurt. I hope my influence from billions or millions ago has gone. Very few remembered me up until this war. Well its not like the average citizen understands this war... I'm rambling too much. Anyway, thank you Light for the short time we were friends.)
 * (Devil, Aku, and Chris arrive a Radiant Garden) Chris: I'm wondering why there aren't anymore humanoid demons. Aku: After Devil came back from being seperated from Jitsuzai he has ceased turning humans into demons. Devil: I don't wish to make anyone go through the toture of becoming one as both of you did. I no longer desire an army or followers. Since no more demons will be created, they will be extinct. Aku: There are still those who worship you follow your guidance. What would you do of them? Devil: I don't ask for them to worship me or believe everything I say. I shall let them evaulate my beliefs, pick it apart, and agree and disagree with what they wish. Chris: Well said.
 * (PC Darkness, and Utikra meet the zealots at Radiant Garden) Darkness: <PC name> and Utikra! Have the zealots prepare for defenses! PC and Utikra: Yes sir! Darkness: All of you who are ready for the battle, listen to me! *the zealots listen to him* Darkness: I know you all highly respect me and would follow me until your deaths. However, you are not my servants. You have no obligation to be here or fight for me so if you no longer want to be in this war, then you may leave. For those of you who wish not to leave, then listen. I admire your courage bravery, all of you are fine fighters as well. We are about to enter a very large scale battle against the cosmic Moon and Hatred entities. They are more powerful then you would know. Their armies are formidable, but you will not back done. If I am fighting with you, then do not fear them. You will have I, Darkness, at your side. Show them the true meaning of darkness! Let them know, that you are all not wiling to let them take away the lives you've made and the famalies you've raised! If they win, we have no future. Fight under my banner, and they shall be defeated. No one is taking this world, while I am here! Especially my younger sibling and his/her are here. Now go out there and let them know if they want to take Radiant Garden, they have to go through you! (No zealots leaves. They are excited and prepare for battle) Darkness: (Thinking: I'm surprised that worked. I'm not very good with speeches.)
 * (Saikia and Life arrive at Gerinheit with Riku and Xesthan) Saikia: Are my forces prepared. Riku: They'll fire when ready. Life: I assume the Terraforms are ready. Xesthan: They are. Life: Your skills will be most useful to us today. Xesthan: I may not be able to assist you with the cosmic entities themselves, but I shall eliminate Sun's and Planet's forces. Your terraforms will find victory under my lead. Life: Good to hear. We'll attack as soon as Saikia's forces cast their spells. (the attack on the Cosmic Entity base begins. The empty souls and terraforms have engaged the enemy. Saikia and Life encounter Sun and Planet in the battlefield) Riku: There they are! *Blaze gets in front of him before he can ge there* Blaze: My lord would wish to fight undistrubed by outside forces. I hope you understand. Riku: Out of my way! I have no time to waste with you! Blaze: You think you can fight me alone? Xesthan: No, your opponet is me.  Blaze: Ah, the master of <PC name>. This should be entertaining. You are a worthy opponent. Xesthan: Riku, do not interfere with the Saikia and Life's battle with Sun and Planet, you can get killed. Help our soldiers in the battlefield. Riku: Yes sir. *runs off*
 * Blaze draws katanas as Xesthan has his keyblade at the ready* Blaze: So I hear you killed Black Ghost, he was one of the weaker army generals, but he was very fast. Xesthan: I will not waste time talking with you. *quickly gets above Blaze who is caught offguard, he thrust up ward with his right arm, but Xesthan dodges it, and kicks the sword out of his hand. Blaze casts fire from his left sword, but Xesthan repells the fire towards Blaze then uses Ragnarok* Blaze: I did not expect to be defeated this easily. Well done. *Xesthan attempts to stab Blaze in the heart, but he escapes* Blaze: However, as long as my lord requires my services, I shall not die.
 * (Saikia and Life have been fighting Sun and Planet for 1 hour, no side seems to be losing at the moment) Sun: They have made it more covenient by coming to us. This war shall end sooner than planned it seems. Planet: Indeed. Saikia: Life, I'll take of Sun. Planet is yours.  Planet: Plane-Descention! *casts a spell which summons a planet lookings sphere that is directed towards Life* Life: *sprouts a magical tree from the ground that is destroyed when blocking the attack then grows vines grab Planet's arm and hulrs the cosmic entity towards him then attempts to drain his life* Planet: I will not be killed this easily. *sends a pulse of energy on Life to free himself from Life's vines* Life: *summons 2 boulders, which Planet dodges* Planet: *unsheathes the blade from his staff and stabs Life's chest* Your life is forfeit. Life: Getting close to me was unwise. *bites Planet's shoulder, his teeth inject the cosmic entity with poison* If I can give life, then I can also take it away. *he and Planet collapse to the ground*
 * (Saikia and Sun notice Life and Planet collapse)  Saikia: Life! (Thinking: We can't afford to lose him) Sun: (Thinking: If he dies then we can lose our advantage in numbers) *Saikia and Sun clash as they both try to get near Life and Planet. Saikia is using her keyblade while Sun is using hand to hand while having magic in his fists and feets to be able to block weapons. They manage to deal some damage to each other, but avoid further combat to ensure the safety of their comrades* Sun: We're the ones stationed here, which means we are the ones that needs to escape. Its their victory for now. *retreats with Planet on his shoulder. Their forces follow* Saikia: Damn it.
 * (Hatred and Moon's ship land on Radiant Garden. They exit along with Cresent, Moon's army general) Moon: Crescent, I know you're tempted to fight <PC> and those two demons that call themselves Chris and Aku, but I want you to avoid combat with them. Crescent: Why is that? I believe I am capable of fighting them. I defeated two keyblade masters. Hatred: He does not doubt your ability, but <PC> is very strong. If his/her friends are there then you'll be killed. Moon: Precislely. We've already lost 3 of our army generals within this month. When Darkness and Devil have been dealt with, we'll capture <PC>. Xenithar's influence is still inside him/her. Even if <PC> is "whole" as he/she does possess most of the memories from previous lives, he/she will still be incomplete due to Xenithar not accepting to become one with his current incarnation. Hatred: Memories may bring knowledge, but it does not grant power. It is how you use it. The statement that he/she became more powerful through memories alone is a misconception. <PC> gained new knowledge as a result of the memory recovery and was thus, a more capable fighter. Keep this in mind if you fail to avoid with that one. Crescent: Yes my lords.
 * (PC, Chris, and Utikra are stationed near the city and Dark Zealot base) Utikra: They won't expect us to be defending the base. Chris: Its better than advertising your prescence to the Cosmic Entities. If you fight the way you always did, then the Cosmic entities would find you. PC: Yeah and Aku is more than enough to lead soldiers without the entities. (Thinking: If Crescent is here, then that could be a problem. He easily defeated Terra and Eraqus)
 * (The fight has begun. Both sides are slaughtering each other as they meet on the battleground. Darkness and Devil fight with their army until they spot Hatred and Moon) Hatred: Darkness, I've been itching to kill you. You've been known as the strongest entity. What is stronger, Hatred or Darkness? Darkness: Your desires mean nothing to me. If you pose a threat to all life in this universe then I am to fight you. Hatred: You've grown soft. How about those times you consumed entire worlds or destroyed Chapels of Light? Darkness: Do not tempt me or play with words to have yourself appear intelligent. I am not here to play games, Devil and I are here to kill you two and that will be the end of it. Moon: Don't talk so much Hatred, you're letting your eagerness get the better of you. Devil: Let's dispose of them quickly. Darkness: Forget splitting up, we'll fight together. Devil: Agreed. (the Cosmic entities can't seem to do much damage to Darkness, but Devil seems to be having a hard time) Moon: We need to think of something. It doesn't look like we'll win this fight. Hatred: Let's ensure that our numbers are higher than theirs. Moon: I see what you're implying.  *Moon charges with his hammer as Hatred has his claymore in hand* Darkness: (Thinking: Here they come again) (The Cosmic Entities go right past him) Darkness: What? Moon: *strikes Devil in several places around his body* Devil: *screams in pain* Hatred: *slashes Devil's body in half* Moon: *disintegrate's Devil's body by casting a silver light upon him* Darkness: Devil! Moon: Retreat. If we continue fighting any further, Darkness will kill both of us. Hatred: Right, to Kosmos Regnum  *Hatred and Moon manage to escape. Their forces fall back* Darkness: Kosmos Regnum?
 * (Hatred's and Moon's forces fall back) PC: Why are they fleeing? *notices that he can't feel Devil's prescence* Devil's been killed. Utikra: Odd ones they are, kill us then leave.  How are we going to defeat at this rate?
 * (PC, Utikra, Aku, and Chris meet up with Darkness) Aku: That's two entities they've killed now! Chris: 7 entities to 4, this isn't looking well. Darkness: I heard Moon and Hatred mention something about going to Kosmos Regnum. Would you happen to know anything, <PC>? PC: I recall reading from an old story in one of my past lives about it being an ideal world to live in. A utopia of sorts. However, its been proven that the world being spoken of in the text was what we call today, Twlight Town. The writer of the book on Kosmos Regnum thought of Twlight Town to be a place a utopia should be made. So there is no such place. They were words of nothing more than a hopeful man. Darkness: I remember now. The name might have come from the book. It was also said to be the land of the Gods such as Elysion is. I would have to agree with you, the man sought nothing more than to achieve a paradise that would never come. If no such place exists, then where is that world they call Kosmos Regnum? Chris: Would the book give any hints? Aku: I don't believe the Cosmic entities would be that stupid, besides the book no longer exists. We also have not been able to find any information of the enemy to indicate its existence. This is due to the enemy burning their libriary books and deleting their data in losing in their battles. Utikra: So they don't want us to find out where it is. Darkness: This needs to be brought up to the other entities. Chris, Aku, I know I'm not your superior but I want you both to listen to me. Chris, help the zealots and demons recover from the attack. Chris: Right away. Darkness: And Aku, since Devil is gone you will replace him as the head of the demons. I regret that we cannot have you become the new Devil as an entity's title is not something that can be passed on and was never meant to. With Devil's death, demons will cease to exist. Aku: Understood. Darkness: PC, Utikra, come with me. Aku: I would come with you, but I have other responsibilities to attend to. Utikra: Yeah.
 * (Darkness, PC, and Utikra arrive at the Paradise. They enter the meeting room where Saikia and Guren are at) Darkness: Where is Life? Saikia: He's recovering from that last battle. Darkness: Devil... Saikia: I know, we sensed him dying to. Guren: Explain what happened at your battles.  *Darkness and Saikia tell of what happened in their battles* Guren: Kosmos Regnum, I see. I sensed the direction Hatred, Moon, Sun, and Planet lead to. *projects a data map from the table* It looks like they were heading for this world *points to it* Saikia: So its an uncharted world is it? So it is either not been discovered or its existence has been forgotten for quite sometime. Darkness: If you look at how far it is from this area, it could take 3 months to get there with especially with all of the fighting we'd have to do to get there. PC: So you're going to launch a mlitiary campaign to get there? Saikia: It seems to be that way. Utikra: So an Odyssey into the Caeli(stars) it is then? Guren: It only it was a journey and not a war. We'll make the arrangements. We're taking this fight to the enemy. PC: What do I do? Darkness: Return to Rylandar, we'll take care of how we'll make it to Kosmos Regnum. I'll be sure to contact the Rein Order Kings, the sages, and Rakkan. You will be notified of you role as soon as possible.
 * (PC and Utikra are returned home at Rylandar by Guren) Guren: Durgenfell is waiting for you outside the city. Best of luck to you. *leaves* *PC and Utikra meet Durgenfell in the forest* Utikra: Greetings master. PC: Why are you here? Durgenfell: I wanted to know how you two were doing? I hear you'be been through a lot. *PC and Utikra explain everything that they've been going through in the war* Durgenfell: That is troubling indeed. PC: Why haven't the dragons helped in the war? I'm sure you have a good reason for that. Durgenfell: We haven't been ready for a war such as this, my people wouldn't be ready. However, I will accompany you. Utikra: Why? Durgenfell: You're going to be in the toughest battles you have ever been, in fact you already have. We need to complete your training during this military campaign to Kosmos Regnum. PC and Utikra: I see. Durgenfell: Now I'm sure you're both still exhausted both physically and mentally. Get some rest.
 * (Cade and Zilcreed are shown to be walking in a distant forest world) Cade: Damn it, we lost her. Zilcreed: Whoever that was, they were very powerful. Cade: It felt familiar, that prescence. I can't think of who it would be. Zilcreed: It didn't feel like that for me, so that must mean you might have known that one in one of your previous lives. Cade: That could be a lot of people. In any case, we should camp here before continuing to pursue the enemy. Zilcreed: Agreed. We managed figure out which direction they headed. However, the trip there will be a long one. Cade: Having others with me was a mistake, as powerful as I may be, I won't always be able to protect them. This is something we need to do alone.
 * (Mind, Heart, and Star meet in  one of Mind's bases. They are sitting at a dinner table) Mind: Its a shame Sun isn't here, I was interested in hearing of what he thought of that book I let him borrow. Heart: You were told of what happened in the previous battles, correct? Star: Ah, so I did. Hatred and Moon killed the Devil entity. I wanted to have the pleasure of doing that, but is done is done. Now that we know that Darkness can defeat Hatred and Moon without too much effort, that's not good. Heart: We need a good measure of his power, Darkness is the strongest of the 6, now 4 entities. Mind: He shouldn't be a problem for me or you either Heart, just don't get cocky. Heart: Of course. I have no reason to be worried if you aren't. Star: (Thinking: They seem to get along so well, no wonder they've been married for so long) Star: What next course of action do you purpose, if any? Mind: I'm curious of your opinion. Star: Light and Devil have been killed within the same month, which have been heavy losses for them. We need to observe what they'll do next and conduct proper courses of action. Heart: Agreed. We don't want to be hasty. As weakened as they be, or so we assume, we might end up walking into a trap. Mind: Well said. I am wondering what their next move shall be, with the talented individuals they have on their side, this should be interesting.
 * (2 days have passed. PC walks to the office where the 5 sages, 2 Rein order kings, and Rakkan have meet) PC: If I've recieved summons from Ventus then that I guess that means the campaign to Kosmos Regnum plans have been finished. Or at least the start of it. We're going to have many groups head in different directions. We're certainly going to be engaged in many battles along the way. Surprisingly, you won't be leading the zealots to Kosmos Regnum. PC: Why? If I was assigned to be in charge of them under Darkness's command. Ventus: With the death of 2 entities he needs to be present to raise their morale. If they think of the entities as weak they might refuse to fight. PC: That makes sense. Ventus: You will be in a Gummi Ship with Hyun Jae, Kong, Mari, Mickey, and Jack.  You need to find Cade. He is needed if we are to win this war. PC: It would make more sense to have investigation teams look for Cade and even they wouldn't able to. I need to head to Kosmos Regnum with the others! Ventus: I understand this, that's why I need you to search for him along the way. If anyone in the ship, that includes you, is needed then that person will be called to help for specific task. I'm not ignoring that all of you will be needed to fight in this war. PC: Good. When I was in the alternate future I was barely in any of the battles, it was mostly traveling. Ventus: Of course. We'll try to avoid that. Since Durgenfell will be traveling with you, that means you should be able to complete your training. From the way things have been going now, you'll need it. PC: Agreed. Is there anything else you need to tell me? Ventus: I don't think so. Mari might tell you anything I might have forgotten to inform you of. Dismissed.
 * (The party has entered the ship Ventus prepared for them. It has exited Rylandar and is now on course to Kosmos Regnum) PC: Mickey, Jack, what have you two been doing during this war? Jack: I've mostly been tending to the wounded, but have recently been needed for combat. Mickey: I've been fighting in the front lines. I've been told by Yen Sid that you've been through a lot since we've last traveled with you. PC: These experiences have been very interesting, and they still are. But not in all the right ways. Jack: For someone as young as yourself to be able to remain strong from your trials takes a lot of work. PC: Having to deal with my past is definitely an everlasting crucible. Mickey: You seem to enjoy those words. PC: So I do.
 * ( 1 week later... Xesthan and Kajin vists Deita to talk to Hiruzen) Hiruzen: What is it that you require from me? I don't think you wouldn't come if you didn't have a good reason. If its about Kosmos Regnum, then I can't help. Xesthan: The Sacred Ones have located Hatred's whereabouts, do you have any advice on how to combat his magic? Cosmic energy is something to be reckoned with when in the hands of a powerful user. Hiruzen: Ah, I presume you're going to confront Hatred and without any entities to help you at that. Kajin: We can't depend on the entities to do everything for us. Hiruzen: You have a pont. However, I don't know much about these cosmic entities since they existence has only been known for 6 months. Will Rakkan be fighting with you? Xesthan: Yes, Yen Sid has made plans to aid us as well. Hiruzen: Make sure Mari accompanies you as well. With all of you, there might be a way to win. You didn't have to come here. You're an experienced keyblade master. Xesthan: Of course, but better be safe than sorry.  Let's go, Kajin.
 * (The Gummi Ship is about a few hours from 1st destination) Mari: I'm afraid I can't join you on this one. I've been called for some urgent business. PC: We can handle it ourselves. Mari: Of course. If you decide to sleep with your signicant other, just remember that I got some condoms for you. They're in my room. PC: ...Not funny. Its way too soon for that. Utikra: Now you know how I felt when people tried to hook me up with gay Phoenixes or Crimson when we were in the future... Mari: *looks at PC* That's what you think. *leaves on her keyblade rider*
 * (Xesthan, Kajin, Mari, Rakkan, Yen Sid, and Hayashi land in the world "Dark Forest) Hayashi: I never would have thought that a cosmic entity would have been hiding a damp place such as this. Mari: If you've been in journies across the universe then this is first hand knowledge. Hayashi: Good point. Rakkan: Going to the enemy base to kill a leader while in a small group, this reminds me of the old days. Kajin: We can save the nostalgia for later. The plan is to find Hatred and kill him, fight off any enemies we find on the way, and leave. Xesthan: Since when has that has that not been the plan? We did that a lot.  Yen Sid: I can feel the prescence of Hatred's solderis, the Rancors. If we follow it, then the entity will be found.
 * (Hatred is inside of his office, filing a report to the other entities of his operations in Dark Forest) Hatred: I can feel Xesthan's prescence, and it looks like he has friends coming with him as well. None of the rancors would stand a chance, I'll fight him right away to prevent less casualties.
 * (the party has finished disposing of a group of rancors) Yen Sid: There could be more of them, be alert. *Hatred appears before them* Mari: So he's decided to challenge us directly, wise. Xesthan: Before we fight, I need to ask you about my brother. Hatred: So you want to know how Xesthir changed, why he ultimately took the path that led to the slaughter of his own children, an attempted murder on you, the killing of Haruka, and his decision to eradicate all existing life in the universe. As you wish. You should know that from the battles Xesthir had experienced, he eventually grew sickened of foes not listening to reason or senseless killings, massacres, genocides, terrorist attacks, etc. Reviewing history from the past did not ease his pain. There have been countless wars since mortals first existed. I'm sure you know that your granchild has fought Jigoku time and time again in most of their lives. The conflict between Hiroshima Rikudo and King Adas Shar Darkhan would lead to endless fighting between light and dark keyblade wielders. The most famous one was ,the Keyblade War which included one of the largest casualty counts any war has ever had. He visited the Keyblade Graveyard and cursed in the sky's direction. It was then I gained attention of his hatred.
 * FLASHBACK** Xesthir: Who are you? Hatred: I am the Hatred that exists within mortals. Xesthir: So you claim yourself to be an entity, but one of Hatred doesn't exist. I won't be fooled. Hatred: I can assure you that I am very real. *allows Xesthir to sense his power* Xesthir: If you're truly an entity, then why haven't I read about in the texts? Hatred: I am not just an entity, but a Cosmic Entity. I was created following the battles the Warrior of Light, Galen Septim, had with the unidentified man. Xesthir: Then what does a "Cosmic Entity" desire from me? Hatred: I felt the hatred within your heart. What do you so strongly despise? Xesthir: Mortals! They endlessly fight with one another and have not learned from their mistakes! Rarely do they even attempt solving problems through diplomatic means, which barely works. Even when it does, that does not last. Eventually we will all be less than mortals lead all of existence into its bitter end, with people suffering along the way. Hatred: Then take action. If all they do is fight and lack reason, then do you think they deserve any right to walk on the plane of existence? Then maybe the end of all life would be the soluton to this. Maybe suffering is what they deserve. Xesthir: Such a thing would be far too extreme, I would be no better than them and murder the few innocents who never wronged others. Hatred: But would they eventually decide to do so, or perhaps their descendents would become something capable of destructive catastrophes, don't you think? Xesthir: I just can't...you're right. We don't need another King Adas or Void's Shadow. One day, someone might bring something worse upon this realm. I'll take it upon myself to make sure such a thing never happens."
 * Hatred: It was then he decided that power was what he needed. You know  some of the rest, he absorbed the lifeforce of his children and wanted you and Haruka out of his way. As he was rallying his army, I allowed Black Ghost to assist him. I have never met someone with such ambition that they would destroy all existing life through the means of pure violence rather than using darkness to consume worlds. However, Operation Cosmos did not come into fruition as he failed to defeat your grandchild. Happy now? Xesthan: That's all the explanation I require. Now I shall take what I have come for, *goes into Light Master Form Stage 2* your life! Hatred: (Thinking: I can defeat them, but at 6 to 1 I could be overwhelmed somehow. Even I can't come out unscathed from this fight. I'll keep some of them occupied while I deal with the rest. *draws his clayamore then calls rancors to his aid*  Kajin: Damn it,Hatred's doing this because he knows that we pose a threat to him if our entire group fights. Mari: Kajin, Hayashi, and I will fight off the underlings. Deal with Hatred. Yen Sid: *casts Pearl* Hatred: *deflects the spell* That weak spell cannot faze me. Rakkan: Aurora Thunder Attack! *casts an icy wind towards Hatred which starts freezing him* Hatred: It'll take temperature colder than this to freeze me. *breaks out of the ice* Xesthan: *thrusts with his keyblade while behind Hatred* Hatred: *blocks Xesthan's attack*  Not bad. You're much stronger than you brother ever was. However, it won't be enough to defeat me. *kicks Xesthan's chest with his knee then proceeds to slash in his direction, but Xesthan quickly gets into his Light master form stage 2 and uses his off hand keyblade to block the attack* Hatred: Now you show your true power. Let's see how you can utilize that. Xesthan: Funny coming from someone who had to seperate the entire group in half so they could feel confident fighting. I thought Cosmic entities were above us lowly mortals. Hatred: Stop joking around! *he and Xesthan clash and each of their blows connect with each other's blades*  Yen Sid: *now in his  Seeker master form stage 2, he casts a barrage of stars and sends them towards Hatred* Hatred: *he dodges the attack and runs towards Yen Sid* (Thinking: His spells are a distraction, I need to kill him quickly* Rakkan: Diamond Dust! *sends a icy wind, but not as strong as the last* Hatred: *uses magic to block the attack then overwhelms Yen Sid with his brute strength then slashes at both of Yen Sid's wrists* Yen Sid: *screams in pain and is unable to move his body* Hatred: * kicks Yen Sid to the ground then stomps on his head* Now you can't cast your magic. Rakkan: *uses another Diamond Dust* Hatred: *deflects it* That technique is too weak to affect me. Give up! Xesthan: *casts a shock wave to push Hatred away, but it will pushes him a few feet* Hatred: Stop using the same tricks. You hit me with one move that that I'm distracted long enough for your comrade to attack. Xesthan: That was never meant to damage you. Hatred: What? Rakkan: (Thinking: Now for my strongest attack* Aurora Execution! *a barrage of ice crystals are sent towards Hatred, which freezes him entirely* Xesthan, he won't be paralyzed by that Freezing Coffin for long! Finish him! Xesthan: Pegasus Comet Fist! * strikes all the force used for Pegasus Meteor Fist is harvested into one fist* Hatred: GAH! *the punch penetrates his body and explodes from the force of Xesthan's fist* Xesthan: He's dead. Rakkan: Yen Sid, how are your wounds? Yen Sid: I am feeling a lot of pain right now. Can you feel my wrists? I can take it from there afterwords. *Kajin, Hayashi, and Mari make their way to the others* Xesthan: You arrived just on time, we killed Hatred.  Now you can help us clean up the mess. Hayashi: That's one cosmic entity that's been killed, there are 6 more to go. Mari: This one happens to be one of weaker cosmic entites.  And I know that not even all of us together would be able to take on Mind. Kajin: He's still one of the many trials we most overcome. Fighting him will be inevitable, even if we are not his opponents.
 * (The Party's Gummi Ship has landed on Evergreen Fields) Kong: So we need to decide who's going to search outside the ship. PC: I'll go. Mickey, Jack, and you to Kong. Utikra, Valem, and Ginera need to stay on the ship. We don't want to scare the residents. Hyan Jae we also need you to stay here and watch the ship. Hyan Jae: Alright. *they exit the ship, walk for a few minutes and see that a villiage has been burned to the ground* Mickey: Oh no. What could have caused this? Kong: We should search for survivors. We'll find out later.PC: * finds a boy and girl about 18 years of age in a basement of one of the houses* PC: Are you alright? Girl: Are they gone? PC: Who? Boy: Those people in black and white robes. PC: People in black and white robes...(Thinking: They might be talking about the forces under Mind, the Judges) Did they possess strange magic? Boy: Yes, they used spells that messed with everyone's heads. They would be affected in ways that made it seemed as if they were already dead or they were driven insane. PC: I've fought against magic like that before. To be specific, I've fought their leader. Girl: Did you kill him? PC: No, he was too strong. I'll explain everything to you later. Come with me. *meets up with the rest of the party* Jack: So only these kids survived? Damn it.  PC:*looks at the boy and girl* What are your names? Girl: Siona. Boy: Adrian. Kong: Do you know why the Judges would burn your villiage? Siona: I don't know. But there were interested in killing us and burning our books for some reason. PC: They've been burning their own books as well as in places they invade, what is it that they don't us to know? Mickey: There are no records of Cosmic entites in the texts, good question. PC: *gazes at the hills* (Thinking: I remember this place, it was from my first life. I talked to the Goddess named Rukia here once. She was the one that turned myself, Hyan Jae, Kong, Rohan, Cade, and Jigoku into incarnation paths. This was her favorite place)
 * Flashback** PC: *walks to a mountain where Rukia is sitting at* I wouldn't imagine seeing a goddess at place like this. Rukia: The common folk wouldn't recognize me. I come here from time to time to enjoy the view. PC: Is that why you summoned me? You want me to sight see with you? Rukia: I just wanted some company and have a conversation. My servants are too formal. PC: Well this place is peaceful, I wouldn't imagine anything happening to this town. Rukia: Something could actually. PC: Why would that be? This villiage would have nothing of value to anyone. Rukia: You have a point, but one thing that may be seen as waste can be seen as resourceful to another. There's always a reason for villiages are attacked, whether it be resources or for someone of value.  **Flashback ends**
 * PC: If only I knew where you were Rukia, your knowledge would be helpful. You knew this villiage better than anyone else ever did. Kong: So what are we going to about them? Hyan Jae: It will be a while before we get anywhere near an allied ship or world. We should take them with us for now. Adrian, Siona, can any of you fight? We don't want to send you into danger. Adrian: I'm decent at using a bow and a dagger. Siona: I fight with a rapier and dagger. Jack: At least they can defend themselves. But I'd rather not have them step outside the ship to fight unless they need to. Mickey: Agreed. (the party goes back to the ship and continues making their way to Kosmos Regnum)
 * (Xesthan's ship meets up with the PC's. Their ship attaches itself to it) Rakkan: Our ship is in need of repairs. It'll take a few days. By that time we'll have reached one of our bases. From there I'll take another vessel and attend to other business. Kajin: Of course. (Xesthan, Kajin, Mari, and PC are talking in one of the hallways) PC: The entities will be glad to know that a cosmic entity has been killed. Hatred is one of the weaker cosmic entities, so the rest of them aren't going to be easy. Mari: Yeah. Mind's power is incredible.  I'm not sure how we can kill him. Xesthan: Every fighter has a weakness, But finding it is the challenging part. Kajin: Whoever killed Light is certainly a cosmic entity. How fightening. Marin: *sighs* Let's change the topic. Since we have time to rest, that we means we can spend some quality time with your granchild Xesthan. Kajin you can help to. Xesthan: I don't like where this is going. Marin: Its no secret you're in a relationship with your reincarnated friend aboard this ship. You need to know how to kiss properly. Allow us to show a demonstration. Kajin, come over here. Kajin: Me? Are you sure? Marin: Yes, this is for educational purposes. Xesthan: Ha! "Educational" purposes, this should be good. Kajin: It should be alright, its not as if you're married anyway. Mari: Now pay attention, <PC name>. Are you ready Kajin? Kajin: Yeah. Ready when you are. Marin: *uses magic to send Kajin towards Xesthan, making them kiss, and their arms wrapping around each other* As you can see here, you need to tightly embrace your partner as you close the distance between yourselves. This will allow both of you to feel each other's warmth. PC: ... Thanks for the information I guess...,but can you release Kajin and my grandfather? Mari: Just wait a few minutes. I'm enjoying this. Xesthan and Kajin: (Thinking: That bitch!) PC: I need to use the restroom. I'll be right back... (Thinking: I never knew my grandaunt was like this) Xesthan and Kajin: *they try to yell for the PC to help them, but their lips being against one another drowns out the noise* Marin: Don't even try, he/she won't be able to hear you. Its about time you two made out anyway. You guys spend so much time with each other and are so alike. If it weren't for the fact that you two were married, I would have assumed that you were attracted to each other. Xesthan and Kajin: (Thinking: I can't move a muscle, damn that spell. Mari just loves torturing us) Mari: You're meant for each other. *laughs* I'm taking a picture of this. *takes a picture with her datapad* Don't scream otherwise I'll think you're two are enjoying it and further increase the binding. Xesthan and Kajin: (Thinking: I should have seen this coming)
 * (Calvert, one of the Rein order kings, Green, one of the sages, and Chris are aboard a ship. They are currently in the command center) Green: Our scanners have spotted a blockade of enemy ships. If we try to make our way through with force, we're not likely to survive. Calvert: Then let's think of another solution. As you can see on these scanners, there is way to pass them. This planet right here isn't guarded. If we enter, it should be possible to make our way through, then exist and enter the atmosphere through the other side. They won't have enough time to have their entire fleet react. Chris: Its the only plan we have. Green: Its the only way. We must get to Kosmos Regnum at any cost.
 * (Their fleet succeeds in entering the planet, Rocky Peak. Halfway through, they are under fire by the enemy fleet in the front) Calvert: Shit! I never expected a frontal assault. Green: We've made it this far, there's no turning back now. Chris: A suicide mission...Never thought I would be apart of one. Calvert: There comes a time when you have to accept that there are no certainties of your own survival. As a king, I know this all to well. Chris: Someone has to stay at the command bridge. I think you're up to it Calvert. Calvert: If that must be so, then I will. Green: Chris, we're going to join the fighter jets in wiping out enemies as we cross.  Your keyblade rider will be useful, but I'm sorry that it does not provide the protection the jets do. Chris: That's what the armor is for. Green: Of course.
 * (Chris and Green have engaged the enemy, but their forces are getting overwhelmed) Chris: At this rate, we won't make it! Green: *sees the ship where the leader of the attack is* I know a high ranking officer of the Angels (Star's army) when I see one! Chris: That ship is heavily guard though! We wouldn't make it! Green: I'm not asking you to. This is something I need to do alone. Chris: You can't be... Green: Chris, we might have not known each other for long, but it was a pleasure being at your acquaintance. Chris: Wait! Green: *moves his fighter toward the Angel officer. His ship is shot down, but crashes through the glass where the Angel Officer is, and kills her. Green is severely injured* Need to...*coughs blood* shut down the shields. *struggles to crawl out of his fighter, then hacks the main system and shuts down the enemy shields* *coughs blood* Looks like my role here is done.... *activates the self destruct sequence then gazes at the sky for the last time* The yellow sky... So beautiful.  I would have liked to have visted this place with my young brother and sister. Good bye... everyone. *his eyes shut for the last time as the ship self destructs and destroys the other ships and fighter nearby* Chris: Green! ...Your sacfrice will not be in vain. (Due to Green's heroic sacfrice, the fleet was able to escape the enemy through the open space and exit the atmosphere. 9 percent of the fleet was lost, if not for Green's efforts, 39 percent would have been lost. Green wrote in his will that if he died, his money was to be be split among his two siblings. Since they have no known living relatives, Ventus has taken them under his care )
 * (2 days later. On the Gummi Ship, PC and Utikra are meditating with Durgenfell) Durgenfell: Good. Your training is coming along nicely. The teachings of Drake and Zaren seem to be helping you. Your training might finish sooner than expected. Utikra: When do you think our training will be finished? Durgenfell: Do not rush. I know you're anxious, but there are things I still need to teach you. PC: Of course.
 * (Xesthan and Kajin are in the bathroom rinsing their faces) Kajin: The taste of your mouth my lips is still there. What's worse is that some of your facial hair got on. Xesthan: You think that's disgusting? You wouldn't stop talking so your tongue kept touching mine. *Yen Sid walks in the room* Yen Sid: I'd hate to interupt you gentlemen in your discussion on how you two felt kissing each other, but I have some to ask Xesthan.  Xesthan: What is it? Yen Sid: When are you going to tell him/her(PC)? Xesthan: I don't know if I should... Something seems out of place. Kajin: Is it about that piece of information you read about in Hiruzen's libriary before we fought Hatred? Xesthan: Yeah. Kajin: Hmm. That is troubling. Yen Sid: He/She needs to know sooner or later. Xesthan: Now isn't the time. I'll do it when the time comes.
 * (Moon is currently working in office, filing reports) Moon: ...and that should be it for tonight. *stretches his arms* I can spend the remainder of my night reading books or...*hears his datapad going off* A call from Sun? *answears* Hello. Sun: Have you heard the news? Moon: What news? I've been filing reports to my generals these past few days. Sun: Hatred has been killed. Moon: Hatred...killed? Which entity defeated him? Sun: None of the entities were there. Xesthan and his companions were the ones who bested Hatred. Moon: Xesthan. I've read of his endeavors. He's a very powerful mortal. Even so, his abilities won't be enough to defeat us. Even with companions to support him. Sun: The gap between your power and Hatred's isn't great. If you encounter this man, do not underestimate him. Moon: That is true. We should be more cautious of the other entities though. One wrong move and we can be damaged severely. Sun: Of course.
 * (The ship PC and Co. land their gummiship on Dark Gale Temple) PC: Dark Gale Temple, I remember this from a previous life. I think I killed Dark Mages here. Is that right? Utikra: Yeah. PC: I don't remember why I killed them though. Maybe searching through the temple will help, but we have to search for Cade in this world right? Yen Sid: There is a possibility he's here.  The Darkness in this place is very strong. Cade might have used this world's darkness to mask his own. Kajin: I think four should search inside the Temple. Everyone else can look around the surrounding areas. I'll be going in the Temple. Hayashi: Good idea, your master of the dark arts should prove useful when searching the temple. Rakkan: Then <PC name>, Xesthan, and Jack should go to. (Thinking: Xesthan, your grandchild needs to know. Tell him/her) Jack is less likely to be corrupt by darkness due to being undead. <PC>'s memories might dig something up. Xesthan knows a good amount of this temple from having read about it in a book from Hiruzen's libriary not to long ago. Mickey: Sounds like a plan.
 * (PC, Xesthan, Jack, and Kajin enter the temple) PC: This place, everything is coming back to me know. I was sent to investigate this place. I killed the Dark Mages because they were corrupt. They threatened the safety of other worlds due to having become malificent monsters, abominations that were a blight on this realm. I believe that's it. Xesthan: *wears a worried expresion on his face on his face from PC's response* PC: *finds a diary of one of the dark mages in the basement with only 1 entry* The entry says the following:
 * (It seems the writing was rushed, no date was written either) Damn that bastard light warrior! He/She came here to investigate our pratices of dark magic by the king of our home planet, Naitabo. They were deemed us as abominations for giving up our humanity to become beings that were embodied of nothing but darkness. By becoming "abominations" we somehow were threatening the lives of people on other worlds. We only wanted to retake our home world from our king. He discriminated against mages with strong precense of darkness and called us evil heathens in their hearts even though we did no wrong. We safe exiled ourselves to escape his tyranny then strike when the time presented itself. Unfortunely, this "hero of Light" shares our king's close minded thinking.  When he's done killing us all, everyone will think he's a hero when his "valiant deed" was genocide. I hope he/she leaves as soon as we're all wiped out so that some day, maybe a passing traveler may know what really happened. We have no chance at surviving this. - A Victum of Genocide
 * PC: So I remembered this event incorrectly? Galen: *appears in PC's conciousness* This account is nothing but lie to have their extinct cult gain sympathy. Xenithar: I wouldn't be so sure about that. Galen, its about time you told him/her what you've been hiding. PC: Hiding what? Galen: There is nothing to hide. I have been completely honest with our current incarnation. Xenithar: As you wish. I'll tell him/her myself. PC: What's going? Xenithar: So you know most of our lives have been beings of light unlike myself right? PC: Yes. Xenithar: They might not have had darkness in their hearts, but that didn't make all of them righteous. I can name a good amount of them that commited unhumane acts in the name of light. History records have been written to potray them as heros. There are few texts that tell the truth. PC: (Thinking: It looks like he's telling the truth, but...) Then why don't I remember them? Xenithar: Galen has been altering your memory of those events so you wouldn't doubt your ability as a reincarnation of many heros. PC: Then how many of my lives commited unforgivable crimes? Xenithar: We've had many lives, but I wouldn't say a majority of them were as I describe. About 25 % percent of them had. And if you remember how many zeros are in the number of lives then tells you its a large margin. Galen: As if you were any better. Xenithar: That's another thing. I admit to being responsible for my crimes. But I believe my actions were in the right. The reason Darkness and I purged the Oracle of Light and his followers along with the Holy Capital was to control the Universe as you may recall. But do you know why I wanted to rule? What I yearned to achieve as a ruler? PC: What? Xenithar: I wanted to make the realm a safer place. During my rule, war was reduced by 87 %, governments stayed stabilished, food and water shortages rarely occured, and more. Though my means were harsh, it was all for a good cause. PC: Then why have you been trying to take control of me? Xenithar: I felt that it was in my place to assume control of your life since we are different incarnations of one person. After being in the alternate future I realized that our future reincarnation mostly copied my methods as version of myself did influence his actions. I decided that I would no longer control your actions. PC: Then how about that time with Star? Xenithar: *blushes* I got far to selfish and thought that turning down a cosmic entity wife was unacceptable. Galen: You gave into seducation, typical. Xenithar: I thought  I saw you hoping that you'd be able to bed her. Galen: *blushes* Of course not! PC: *thinks about what Xenithar told him/her* Xenithar: Its a lot to take in. Leave it off your mind for a while. You have a mission to complete. *Galen and Xenithar exit conciousness*
 * Xesthan: Are you alright? PC: *takes a deep breathe* I hope so. Xesthan: So you found out didn't you? PC: You knew? Xesthan: I found out recently. I was going to tell you, but it looks like you found out on your own. I can see that is a big shock to you. If you need help sorting anything out then I'll be happy to help. I am your grandfather after all. PC: Thank you. I think we should meet up with everyone else now.
 * (Life is leading an attack his Terraforms on one the Moon entity's worlds, which is a of several tropical islands. Life is currently fighting with his forces in the frontline) *Moon and Crescent are standing at their command post* Crescent: My lord, the Life entity has stepped onto the battlefield. Moon: I know, I sensed his prescence since his forces landed on this planet. I shall confront him. Crescent: Allow me to assist you. Moon: There will be no need. I am capable of fighting him myself. What you need to do right now is give orders right now is to continuing leading the battle as I fight Life. Crescent: Yes, I understand. Through your power, he shall fall, my lord.
 * (Within minutes, the Moon entity appears before Life as he destroys the Terraforms within 30 feet of him) Life: So you came. Its about time. Moon: With your death, there will only be three others remaining. As our knowledge suggests, you're the weakest entity so I shouldn't have too much trouble winning this fight. Life: Its true that I, the Life entity am the weakest out of the four of us remaining and that it wouldn't make a difference as Death..., but! Moon: But what? Life: ... as both Life and Death equal to all of them! Moon: As both Life and Death? What are you talking about? Life: You'll see. *starts to chart* Of all that is life and all that is death, allow these two sides of the coin to fully embrace each other hand and hand to become one! *his Death counterpart appears* Moon: How is this possible? Both of his two selves are existing at the same time. Life and Death: Full Contact Embraced! *the land around them begins to shake as the two become one* Moon: Life and Death as one full being? Genesis: You're right I have combined both of my Life and Death selves. You may call me Genesis. Moon: (Thinking: Now this is a problem, his power might have doubled, or perhaps this union has done more than that. Death can be a very bloodthristy fighter that aims to aim to damage his opponents and expose any weakness impaired to them through the attacks and as Life he likes to expose his opponet's weakness then counterattack. Both are deadly, but as one being, that will be troublesome. I should expect fighting styles of either) *shoots a beam of moonlight from his hand* Genesis: *uses his hand to break the attack* Moon: (Thinking: I've countered, now you'll take the offense) Genesis: *dashes forward as he prepares to shred his foe with his sharp nails* Moon: (Thinking: I've got you now! You'll try to use death nails to cut me, causing my blood to spill and allowing you to cast a nasty spell, but I won't let that happen!) *grabs his hammer and smashes Gensis's nails* Countered as predicted. Genesis: *casts a spell to have wooden stakes emerge from the ground to impale Moon* Moon: *coughs blood* Shit! (Thinking: These stakes won't allow me to drip blood in the areas I've been stabbed due to them only being meant for capturing foes. Now that I'm up close I can catch him by surprise!) *magic begins to flow around his body as he throws his hammer* Genesis: *turns his head to avoid it* Moon: Too naive! *his hammer turns its direction to the ground* (Thinking: Now your entire body will be immobolized by the force of that attack* Genesis: *uses magic to inflict pain throughout Moon's body, causing him to lose focus of his attack, cancelling the strike in the process* Moon: How did you? The blood I coughed isn't enough to be used to give my body this much pain with your spells! These stakes are made of your life magic, they can't cause pain through blood like your black vines can. Gensis: You seem to be forgetting something. I am both Life and Death now. Both magics are now the same. So that means, the stakes that have impaled you allow me to use the effects of death magic to inflict pain through every part of your body, including your brain. Moon: Damn it! If I only I knew his power...! ARGH! Genesis: Keep calm. I'll end your pain. It'll be over before you realize it. *places his hand over Moon's chin* Here's a parting as you feel death's, no my embrace. *kisses him* Moon: (Thinking: Its the kiss of Death, one of the things living beings  favor most is sexual contact, which makes this spell's effect in draining life more effective. I'm sorry everyone. I failed) * his body fades out of existence as his life ends*  Genesis: That takes care of that. Now to finish this battle.
 * (Crescent is standing at the command post as he sees Moon die on the monitor gives a visual on the battlefield* Crescent: He died? Impossible! *uses his microphone* All forces retreat! *he enters his ship and leaves the planet)
 * (More than half of the fleet fails to flee as they are destroyed by the terraforms and lesser Death Gods that came to heed Genesis's call) Genesis: Excellent as being I can command both forces at once. *turns to his servants* Mission successful.
 * (The Party makes it to their destination, a mlitary base. Rakkan, Xesthan, Yen Sid and Kajin prepare to take their leave) Rakkan: Good journies to you Mari. It was good seeing you again. Maybe when this war is over we can get a drink. Mari: Sooner than you think. And maybe we can do more than drink. *winks* Rakkan: *laughs* Well if that makes you happy then I'll ollige. (Thinking: Everyone seems to be thinking about romance and sex. With all the death that's being on the war, I can't blame them trying to take their mind off of it. One of these days we could all die, so I guess this is a way of trying to make the most of it through all means possible. Life is right when he said love is one of the  tings we value the most) Kajin: Hyan Jae, I know you're capable of taking care of yourself, but make sure to not act reckless even when the pressure builds up, alright? Hyan Jae: Yes. You were the one trained me after all. Kajin: Of course. Xesthan: *turns to his granchild* Those Cosmic Entities are extremely powerful, but not unbeatable. PC: The mighty are the ones that fall the hardest. The only way to find a weakness it to know that there is one. Xesthan: Of course. But it doesn't hurt to be too careful. You've been fortunate enough to survive against a cosmic entity twice, so remember to put that knowledge to good use. PC: I will. Thank you grandfather. Good luck to you.
 * (The cosmic entity ,Heart, is in her bedroom filling through her papers) Heart: ..and that should suffice. That's enough orders for 8 days. *she sees her computer monitor alerting her* A holocall from Planet, it looks urgent. *she answers it* What is it? Planet: Crescent has alerted me that Moon has been killed. Heart: It wasn't too long ago when Xesthan and his friends killed Hatred. Who was it this time? Planet: It was Life...no I should say, Genesis. Heart: Genesis? Planet: Yes. As soon as both the Life and Death parts of his being fused, they became one full being. He is now more deadly then when he was as Life and Death. It appears that he wasn't fighting at full strength so he could be capable of more.  Heart: Did Crescent collect a recording of the fight? Planet: He barely escaped with his life, so he no.  Heart: At the very least we all need to be careful of Genesis and not take him lightly. He's no longer a weak like before. He's probably stronger than you now. You both ended the fight in a tie last time when he was Life. Planet: Indeed. I shall prepare myself if our paths do cross.
 * (10 days later. It is now July 11th, 1554 E. Kong is talking with Adrian and Siona) Kong: So who taught you guys how to fight? I didn't expect to find anyone very strong in this villiage. Adrian: A woman named Iak Ur used to come by the villiage once every week. Other than teaching us how to use weapons, she also taught us magic. She says I have talent in using fire spells. Kong: Can you show me a flame? Adrian: *calls forth a giant flame from his hand* Kong: Amazing. *as he stares an image of a Phoenix enters his mind* (Thinking: Incredible, that looks a lot like...) Siona: I've been able to communicate to souls through my surroundings. Kong: Wow, so you're learning Cosmic magic to? She sounds powerful. (Thinking: Her red colored hair also reminds me of someone's, but I can't put my finger on it)
 * (The Gummi Ship lands on a world called, Lost Amongst the Times) PC: I remember this world. Its where I first fought Jigoku. This is where betrayed us. Kong: That memory is clear as day. Hyan Jae: Since then it keeps getting harder to remember he was someone we once called friend.
 * Flashback to the first life of their first lives** (Jigoku had summoned many fire spawned servants and led an attack on this world's capital. All citizens were getting killed indiscriminately and all buildings were geting burned to the ground, including the churches.  PC, Hyan Jae, Kong, Cade, and Rohan confront Jigoku) Rohan: Have you gone mad? Do you realize what you're doing you?! Jigoku: Mad? No, I wouldn't say I'm angry, but I was. As for what I'm doing, what you see before you is order being brought to this universe, starting with this world. Kong: What order?! There's nothing orderly about destroying an entire city and killing everyone within it! Jigoku: Unfortunate loses yes, but this will be quite worth it in the end. Cade: I don't know what in hell this order of yours is, but it has to cease now. You're commiting mass murder! Jigoku: My vision to create a universe of my vision. My vision is a place where there are no gods, with me as the ruler. I shall guide all of life towards a better future, one that we can be proud of! PC: Jigoku, you're insane. None of this makes any sense! All you're doing is raising hell on those who don't abide by your beliefs! These people have the right to worship any god they wish to. Not all gods are evil. Remember Rukia? She's allowing us to bring about more peace then anyone could ever concieve! Jigoku: Peace? Ha! Don't make me laugh. Our actions haven't been making a difference. Don't you remember all of those armies that have constantly raged war on other worlds, been responsible for genocide, or have tried to conquer for their own gain? What we've done has caused any of that to go away! PC: What you're doing isn't helping either, in fact, you're just contributing to those actions! Stop now before its too late! Jigoku: Too late? I've always been following my beliefs. What I'm doing now is no different. With all of you out of my way then there's nothing that will keep me from reaching that goal! Anmo! Dodomeki! (Two powerful beings appear. Anmo is wearing black and gold armor. Dodomeki is wearing blue and red robes) Hyan Jae: Who are those two? Their power is comparable to ours. Jigoku: Allow me to introduce the Spawns of the Abyss. They will serve as your executioners today. Anmo and Dodomeki: Yes. As you command master. *they go after everyone except PC* Jigoku: You will fight me. Let's see if that almighty light of yours is strong enough to fight the flames of a Phoenix. PC: You're body will be destroyed to the point that not even a Phoenix could ressurrect from those ashes! (the fight ended ended in a stalemate, they had damaged each other to the point where neither could continue) Jigoku: *heavily breahes* Even if we did manage to kill one of them today, it wouldn't be worth the cost of Anmo or Dodomeki. We need to retreat.*faces his former friends* We shall resume this battle on a further date. *he and his demons flee through a corridor of flames* Hyan Jae: Those Spawns are capable of going toe to toe with any of us. How frightening. Cade: As Jigoku's servants, they'll continue to be as much in the days to come. Rohan: Not just days to come, but for the rest of eternity. Jigoku will reincarnate time after time as will we. PC: If he insists on bringing disorder then I'll meet him in the field of battle to stop him every time! **Flashback ends**
 * PC: And that's what I've been doing since then. We've been fighting him for eternity do so again in a not so different future. Kong: As Azrakel you will right? You told us your future self fought Jigoku when you were there. That means you'll have to face him when you reincarnate as well. PC: Yeah. Alternate Future or not, he'll be there. Jack: Let's see if we can find anything here this time. *everyone walks out of the ship* Utikra: So this is where it all began for you. It feels as if I was there to. Durgenfell: This city still lies in shambles. Well you can't call this a city anymore considering its been always since the beginning of time. Mari: No one has been here since then so be careful everyone. Who knows what could have come here during that time. *as they walk, ghosts of the citizens  that were killed by Jigoku appear* Mickey: They appear hostile. Ginera: Of course they are, those spirits want revenge for their deaths. Jigoku and his servants are no longer here so they'll take your lives since you failed to save them. Kong: Damn it. *they fight through the countless groups of spirits until they come to where <PC name> fought Jigoku* Adrian: *feels pain his head and screams* Siona: What's going on? Adrian: *sees an appirition of Jigoku who says "Flames shall be brought through the Flames of Order" then his eyes glow orange and yellow* I shall burn you where you stand Galen! *draws his daggers, surrounds him with fire magic, and tries to attack the PC* PC: *blocks with his keyblade* What's wrong with you? Snap out of it Adrian. *senses that Adrian's scent has changed* Something's wrong here, I sense Jigoku within him! Mari: Whatever remains of Jigoku's prescence here is possessing him from what I can see. The real Jigoku wouldn't dare to attack you if I could easily kill him. PC: That sounds about right. So I'll have to snap him out of it. Adrian: *jumps backwards and casts several fireballs* PC: This is a sad exuse of an attack Jigoku! *predicts where the fireballs will hit, dodges them, disarms Adrian, then knocks him flat on the ground with his keyblade* We've fought many too many times to count. Not to mention that I in many other lives have defeated other foes, you're not any different. Adrian: That will be your undoing. *eyes go back to being green as he regains control of his body* PC: Are you alright? Adrian: Yeah, but I wonder why he took over my body. Why would he use me to kill you? Mickey: Its easier to gain control of the weaker ones in the group. The rest of us aren't as corruptable. Once you've gained more experience you'll be able to reject him. Adrian: Well I hope so. Kong: I would say so. In fact, you should assist us at Kosmos Regnum. We need all of the help we can get. Mari: Agreed. Better some help than none. We need to win that battle. Sonia: If it means avenging villiage then we'll do it. Adrian: Same here. (PC, Hyan Jae, and Kong are alerted by a scent) Valem: Can you feel it? Kong: I can. PC: Its Cade. Utikra: Is he here? PC: No,but some of his scent remains here. Let's back to the ship. If you follow our lead then we'll find him.
 * (Cade and Zilcreed are walking through the ruins of a city in a dark wasteland) Cade: This as far as I can sense where that person went. What I want to know is how they're able to fight toe to toe with me. He or She also seems to know me, as if they had met me before. Zilcreed: Can you think of who it could be? Cade: The only ones who could keep up with me in previous lives were the other incarnation paths and entities before the incident with the unidentified man occured. Come to think of it, this is where I met with Galen Septim before I left for that gamecube...wait. Zilcreed: What is it? Cade: Galen said that the Gamecube contained an important memory from someone, but he had yet to break the seal to see its contents. That was shortly before the incident. This entire conflict is, Galaxian Strife, is because of the incident with that man. He was able to give Galen a challenge and was powerful enough to drain life from many planets then... Zilcreed: He might be the person behind all of this. Cade: Correct. So that means he was the one I fought in that maze. I presume he's affiliated with these Cosmic Entities, but to what end? Zilcreed: That memory in the gamecube fight hold a key. Cade: At this point I'm willing to try anything. But first I need to find a place of respite. We've been chasing that man nonstop. Zilcreed: Agreed. Hopefully that memory holds the key to all of this.
 * (The Party's gummi ship and Cade's keyblade rider cross paths. Cade is let aboad the ship) Cade: *summons Zilcreed from his pocket dimension* Thank you for finding me. Hyan Jae: We know you can take care of yourself, but no one knows what happened. Cade: Anyway, I have something to tell all of you.