◄◄-REWIND: Kingdom Hearts Civil War-◄◄

[Stardustblade358 806]

Yuri had to force herself from glancing to Zion's direction. Her room was intact. Her walk-in closet door was still opened,which displayed dozens of gorgeous and well tailored ball dresses along with regular clothing,countless shoes and heels,along with hats and skirts and pants and other decor. Her vanity remained as sort of cluttered,fine perfumes and an open box of jewelry sitting there along with a silver brush. The delicate curtain fabrics seemed to float around the room with the gentle breeze. She really didn't wanted to answer that question. She wanted to make something up. Such as,'I worked as a servant' or 'I was a maid for some time before joining the war',but she felt that the secret would burst out in the wrong moment if she was to keep it to herself. She tched to herself and walked around the room,glancing at her silver tiara resting over the empty fireplace. Out of the entire room,who's color scheme consisted of white and shades of blue and silver,Yuri's red hair and Zion's gorgeous wings stood out greatly. 

 

"It's because..."Yuri said as she gave a slight shrug. "This is the only place I've been able to call home."Yuri said as she walked around,glancing at her mother's portrait that stood above the fireplace. "When you met me at Hollow Bastion,that was the first world I've ever visited outside of Disney Castle. Ever since Ravio came in control,he has never allowed me to leave or get involve in this stupid war. When I first encountered war at Hollow Bastion it was scary,yet exciting."Yuri said as she walked away from the fireplace,the resemblance between Omega and her very much clear. Yuri knelt down to an empty space infront of a wall. She moved her hands around the wall and suddenly the buzzing sound of a scanning noise. As the noise ended the wall infront of Yuri flipped over,showing a computer and screen,to which Yuri started to type in happily. "I'm worried that I would lose your trust if I mentioned anything of Omega being my mother. Or that I would be used as leverage as it has happened before."Yuri said as she typed in a username and password,the computer opening up with a search bar and countless of files. "Please don't tell the others. I don't know if they'll react kindly,and if my brother finds out. He will have a fit."Yuri said smiling as she backed off. "Here,look for anything you wish."

 

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Ravio stood around with soldiers in The World That Never Was. He was within one of the many offices within the skyscraper. 

 

"Your majesty."Dante said as he walked up,papers in his hands. "The recent results of the current experiments have been beyond successful. So far we are at a 80% success rate."Dante said as another soldier opened a platinium box to show a metalic headgear with a dark stone in the middle of it which had the hint of pink right within the center. Ravio took it in his hands. 

 

"This should give us an advantage over the WPA. The lost of Hollow Bastion will be meaningless compared to this."

[Saber Lily 1,543]

Zion touched the tiara carefully.

"I hav....had an older brother. He was protective, but unlike your brother, he did not attempt to confine me. He knew it would be his end." She smiled sadly, then delicately picked up the Tiara to examine it.

Putting it back, she placed herself in front of the computer. Her fingers flew fast as her wings folded and faded into her back. "Arcticus...Arcticus...there. Was deployed as a Combat surgeon to Hollow Bastion but is re-deployed to the KWU base at The World that Never Was. Frakk me, seriously. Xemnas and his cronies were pains already. Don't need another warmonger with a castle."

She laughed ruefully, then looked to Yuri. "Your secret is safe with me and my wife. Yes I have to tell her. I don't keep things from her; it's how we have survived five hundred years of marriage." She laughed quietly. "Listen Yuri. I was born normal, but a traumatic event changed me. It split my heart in two - half of pure light, which form a whole with time and love, and a heart of pure darkness, which found completion through jealousy and sorrow. I constantly argued with my other half to the point Twilight Town called me names. But I proved to them I was more then that." She gripped Yuri's shoulder. "You never hide who you are. Because you can ever have true trust without complete honesty. And this revelation has not impacted my growing trust in you, either."

Zion stood, her wings slowly fading into existence. "The circumstances of one's birth is irrelevant. It is what you do with the gift of life that determines who you are."

The golden-haired Keyblade Master again looked at the tiara. "I know we have to leave and all...but...can I...just once...try the tiara on?" She blushed. "I know I'm five hundred years old, but...ask Xion...I'm a little girl at heart." She giggled shyly.

 

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Riley leaned forward. So far she had no leads in finding the Third Fleet, and right now, she was looking at Frost Summers, who's very name was a hilarious contradiction. The man was the Admiral and leader of the Seventh Fleet, Downfall of Darkness, and had the command of the ADI Dawn Under Heaven's Light, the current flagship and cousin of Dawn Under Heaven, the original Flagship from five hundred years ago.

"Listen Frost, you know as well as I know, that if anyone starts going against Aurora, everything is going to hit the fan. It's all going to hell because of Aether."

"Loyalty, Riley. Blood is thicker then water on the World, and you know it."

"I'm the crazy bitch who wants the world to burn Frost. And I'm coming to you asking for any talk of rebellion, revolution, any and all talk to end. We are fighting the KWU. Not the WPA."

"Isabella "Izzy" Summers. Commodore, ADI Dawn Under Heaven. Seventh Autonomous Defense Fleet, Downfall of Darkness. That name would be preceeded by "Killed in Action, Castle Oblivion" had it not been for a Keyblade Wielder by the name of Soren de Wynter. He died for her. And now, five hundred years later, I have to tell my fleet to spit on that man's legacy by lifting our guns in the name of the World Powers Alliance? Open your damn eyes Riley.This is not what the World of Gummis is. It is not what it's been built on and built for. We were peaceful explorers. When the Snow were annihilated, we became the defenders. When the Siege started, the mantle of guardians was taken up by the Keyblade Wielders. Those chosen to wield the blade of great wonder and awesome destruction."

Frost looked at the massive magnum handgun he had removed. "Bolverk Amber. Passed down for Five Hundred years. imbued with the magic of Faeries. But this cannot lock the world's heart from the Heartless. The darkness was driven back by the Keyblade; if we erradicate all wielders, then the Keyblade will choose anew. And in the end, this murderous cycle will end with the balance being upset. We cannot live without the Keyblade, much like it cannot live without us."

"Don't lecture me Frost; I went to the same academy, and every - everyone - attended Aether Memorial Day, as well as D'Anton and Zerralt Memorial Days. Each one of them legends, and each one of them attributed the survival of the worlds due to the Keyblade. You think you're the only one who sees the damn connection?!"

Frost just looked at Riley. "If I was, we would not be having this conversation."

 

As the screen snapped off, Riley fell silent.

"Frakk you. You always were right, you pusillanimous toad."

"I heard that."

 

Bastard had turned video, not audio, off.

"..."

"Choose your side wisely. Because serving Aurora is not who the Erika family pledged their loyalty to."

"We pledged to the Freya family."

"Who is one of my family's greatest supporters. Which means, my family has the responsibility to come to your defense. Tell me." Frost laughed. "Does Aurora have the same responsibility?"

As the session was finally terminated, Riley shot her screen with her minigun. "STOP BEING RIGHT YOU SON OF A BITCH!"

 

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Xion smiled, her cheeks going pink. "Anyways. We have a few spare ships, but not many. Maybe a few fighters and a gunship, all ADI made. I think they are Neo Wing fighters, which transform into battle mechs. And the gunship is a Judicator. Hope they fit ya'll well. Sorry if I don't have anything more exotic; not exactly running with ADI anymore. Wish I was, then I'd take you there and let you make your own. Maybe if we take down whoever is screwing with that world, we can get you some more person ships."

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Xion smiled, her cheeks going pink. "Anyways. We have a few spare ships, but not many. Maybe a few fighters and a gunship, all ADI made. I think they are Neo Wing fighters, which transform into battle mechs. And the gunship is a Judicator. Hope they fit ya'll well. Sorry if I don't have anything more exotic; not exactly running with ADI anymore. Wish I was, then I'd take you there and let you make your own. Maybe if we take down whoever is screwing with that world, we can get you some more person ships."

Not really getting what the girls were giggling about, Silber gave Xion a nod. "Thank you, miss. I'll check your inventory listings and see what I can do for this team. I know there's a special connection that's shared only between girls that I'll never understand, so I'll leave you two be if you wanna continue hanging out with Xion." he pointed out to Winter and Aurora, both blushing red and trying not to burst out laughing at how blind-sighted he is. "In the meantime, I'll be down in the hanger..." As their squad leader disappeared from view, Aurora gently opened the black velvet box that her boyfriend and eyed the beautiful ring inside. Winter smiled, remembering how she felt when Arcticus proposed to her some time ago...

 

Meanwhile... Foward Unto Dawn Main Gummi Hanger...

 

Silber gave a low whistle as he eyed the large storage room filled with exotic ships and weaponry. The designs were somewhat unfamiliar to him as he slowly walked into the hanger, taking in all the eye candy and trying to find a terminal for inventory access. Spotting a screen, he made a beeline for the computer and quickly pulled up the logs. Most of the names and classifications were unfamiliar for him as he let off a low growl. "Looks like I'll have to wing it... Literally." He downloaded the schematics for the entire Forward Unto Dawn and the gummi inventory, then started window shopping for the best suited gummi ships for the team. "I suppose this is the fighter she was talking about..." he remarked to himself, eyeing the neo-wing fighter and wondering if jury-rigging the ship with extra weapons was possible. He let off a sigh, then looked at the other ships that were parked around the hanger...

 

Out of the corner of his eye, in a somewhat dimly lit small nook of the hanger, he saw a gleaming sparkle. Wondering if it was a trap or something else, he examined the schematics for the hanger. The nook was somewhat large enough for something big, and yet could easily be overlooked by personnel. He shouldered his arrow-rifle as he cautiously approached the area in question. "Whatever you are, reveal yourself immediately!" he yelled in the general area. No response. Against all logic, he carefully stepped closer to the area in question. "I thought this ship was safe..." he whispered to himself, readying himself for a breach and clear maneuver...

 

Charging into the nook, Silber was ready for anything that could harm him. But once he made his way into the area, the only 'enemy' to confront him was a fighter gummi ship. As Silber carefully lowered his arrow-rifle, he couldn't help but notice the name of the ship emblazoned in jet black lettering on the left side of the cockpit bubble.

 

Overwatch.

Edited December 25, 2013 by Javelin434

[Stardustblade358 806]

Yuri smiled at Zion's words. She then laughed slightly.

 

"You can try it on,no worries of me."Yuri said as she kept typing on the computer. "I guess I will tell the rest of the group when we get back,or when I feel a bit more comfortable. I'm just afraid that they might react badly."Yuri said as she smiled at the thought of what Zion had said about the trust. "Thank you,for trusting me."Yuri said as she typed on the computer and glanced at a few reports. "(Ravio is at The World That Never Was...we use that place as a scientific facility,but Ravio told me they had no recent activity...why do you lie to me,brother?)"Yuri thought as she made a fist. "(Can't you see that I see through your lies easily? I can read you like a book.)"Yuri thought as she sighed to herself. It had always been like this. She remembered that he wasn't like that when they were young. It all seemed to start with the death of their mother and he was appointed in-charge. Soon after the war erupted,and Ravio's demeanor changed completely. He wasn't himself any longer,and the brother Yuri played with became more of a bodyguard than family. She logged out and pushed the computer back to the position it was before,blending in with the wall once more. She glanced up at her mother's portrait. She never met their father,he had died in a Gummi Ship accident just a month after her birth. It only made her more curious cause everyone would say she looked nothing like him,when Ravio did. Guess it was she took her mother's side...right? "Lets head back to the others before we get caught. We'll need to head to The World That Never Was to get Articus."Yuri said with a slight smile. 

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Talon was sitting in the gummi warship as they were a few hours away from the world that never was. He had confirmation that Ravio was there. Now it was time for the two leaders to face off and to see who wins. Talon was ready for battle. A pistol ready in his pocket and his sword on his back. Darius held his whips like it was no tomorrow. Talon looked up at him.'' You alright?'' Talon asked as Darius nodded his head.'' Yeah. I just haven't felt this excited ever since we stopped the Twilight Town invasion. We shall end the KWU at this battle.'' he said as Talon smiled.'' Now that's the Darius I know.'' Talon stood up as men in black coats were sitting down.'' Attention men. We are arriving at our location target soon. Lets show the KWU what the Miracle can do.'' Talon said as his men cheered. They were only 16 of them, including Darius and Talon. This battle will be another deciding factor. Which side will lose their leader, the KWU or the WPA?

 

-Flashback-

Talon was coughing as Yao Fei had injected the Miracle inside him like he asked. Talon was still suffering through the side effects. He stared at Yao Fei.'' Tell me...more about your family...'' Talon asked as he coughed. He felt like he was dying. Yao Fei smiled.'' It's funny, you don't know how to drop a subject. The moment I say you look like my son, you want to know more about my family.'' he laughed.'' I like you Talon. My children are sweet. I just had a baby girl before I left with my mission. It was wonderful. She looks like my wife too.'' Yao Fei said. Talon coughed.'' What are their names?'' Talon asked. Yao Fei had some tears fall.'' To be honest with you Talon, I've been here for so long, I forgot their names. I just want to know if they think their father is still alive. That's why I want to get off this island, so I can be with my family again.'' Yao Fei said as Talon passed out.'' You are now ready Talon.'' Yao Fei said.

 

Talon awoken as Yao Fei was getting ready.'' Good. Your up. The Miracle I injected you with has given you Pain Tolerance, super strength, and enhanced senses.'' Yao Fei said as he threw Talon a sword. The sword he uses present day.'' You will use this while I use my bow and arrow.'' Yao Fei said. Talon stood up.'' Where are we going?'' Talon asked. Yao Fei smiled.'' We are heading towards Edward's camp. It's time we gave him a proper greeting.'' 

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Yuri smiled at Zion's words. She then laughed slightly.

 

"You can try it on,no worries of me."Yuri said as she kept typing on the computer. "I guess I will tell the rest of the group when we get back,or when I feel a bit more comfortable. I'm just afraid that they might react badly."Yuri said as she smiled at the thought of what Zion had said about the trust. "Thank you,for trusting me."Yuri said as she typed on the computer and glanced at a few reports. "(Ravio is at The World That Never Was...we use that place as a scientific facility,but Ravio told me they had no recent activity...why do you lie to me,brother?)"Yuri thought as she made a fist. "(Can't you see that I see through your lies easily? I can read you like a book.)"Yuri thought as she sighed to herself. It had always been like this. She remembered that he wasn't like that when they were young. It all seemed to start with the death of their mother and he was appointed in-charge. Soon after the war erupted,and Ravio's demeanor changed completely. He wasn't himself any longer,and the brother Yuri played with became more of a bodyguard than family. She logged out and pushed the computer back to the position it was before,blending in with the wall once more. She glanced up at her mother's portrait. She never met their father,he had died in a Gummi Ship accident just a month after her birth. It only made her more curious cause everyone would say she looked nothing like him,when Ravio did. Guess it was she took her mother's side...right? "Lets head back to the others before we get caught. We'll need to head to The World That Never Was to get Articus."Yuri said with a slight smile. 

Meanwhile, back at the Forward Unto Dawn...

 

Aurora had decided to take a seat near Xion as she now held the ring in her hands. Her eyes glistened as the reflected glow of the diamond ring made the trinket shimmer on its own. Winter sat directly across from her, slowly reaching for the ring. With both girls now holding the ring, they looked at each other. "It's beautiful..." Winter whispered, "I wonder if Silber did anything special to it..." they both angled the gift so that they could see the inside of the circle. "He remembered your anniversary date!" she softly remarked, giddy at the golden numbers that were embedded within. "Well... we do have tacpads with a notes section" Aurora replied, blushing as both girls giggled. "He probably typed it in so he wouldn't forget. You know how he usually is." 

 

"Yeah. Speaking of Silber, we should probably head down into the hanger and see what he's up to."

"Good idea, Winter."

 

After saying their thanks to Xion, they promptly made their way to where Silber would usually reside given half a chance...

 

Meanwhile... Silber gave another low whistle as he carefully eyed the hunk of gummi that was staring directly back at him. "Wow..." was the only word to escape him as he stared at the moniker that was emblazoned on the side. "I wonder why...." He reached for his tacpad, scrolling down the inventory list. "Weird... nothing about a gummi ship named this. Someone must have been slacking." Returning his attention to the ship, he spotted a button near one of the rather large intake manifolds for the engines. "Ooooh, what does this button do?" he playfully asked, gently pushing the instrument and gleefully exclaiming "Boop!" The Overwatch responded as the loading ramp slowly descended, the familiar hiss of the hydraulics being music to the gearhead's ears as he carefully stepped inside the ship.

 

The smell of slightly ionized pristine air greeted his senses as he flipped a couple of light switches. There wasn't a speck of dust on any of the interior surfaces. The air felt cold and pure as he carefully examined the interior, then glanced at a door on top of a short flight of stairs. He walked over, curious about the whole ship. As he entered the cockpit, the dark glass of the consoles seemed to radiate an icy aura and ironically giving the chilly sentinel... well... chills. As if by instincts or stupidity, he tapped the darkened instrumentation. Suddenly, the cockpit glowed a warm blue as every blackened screen awoke, various dials and gauges flickering into life right before his very eyes. One of the screens was flashing red, and Silber slowly walked over. The words 'Power Level' was emblazoned in a digital yellow on top of the screen, with various red bars flashing underneath it. "Greetings" a slightly robotic, feminine voice said from behind. He quickly whirled around, startled by the voice. "Wh-... who-" his sights were locked on to a holographic projection next to a hotseat, an avatar eerily similar to Xion standing and smiling back at him, except with a white tube top and a black mini-skirt. "what are you?" he shakily asked, not sure if he was trespassing. "My name is Victoria" the holographic girl started, "May I ask who you are?"

 

"I... uh... Silber Two-Three. Acting squad leader of Polaris Team."

"Well Silber, I'd appreciate if you can help me out for a bit. Power levels are critically low. I need you to jumpstart the power core." She glanced at the arrow-rifle strapped on his back. "Just discharge a clip into the power core, and it should return this ship to normal operating parameters."

"Uh... ok. Where?"

 

The serene entity pointed him to the back of the ship. After carefully walking to the area in question, removing a panel, and discharging his weapon into a weakly glowing orb held in place by three fancy looking metal rods, he promptly replaced the panel and made his way back into the cockpit. "Thank you, Silber. Power levels nominal. Initiating routine diagnostic check." A smile formed on his face as the all-glass consoles lit up with words and letters, all of which made sense to him as he looked everywhere and tried to absorb as much information as he could about the machine. "Diagnostics, complete" Victoria calmly informed him, "Last known activity... 499 years, 7 months."

 

"What... the... hell..." he whispered as the hologram continued. "No RFID of original owner detected. Initiating scan... Friendly ID detected. Location: Destiny Islands. Sending codes... now."

"I'm sorry, say what now?" SIlber nonchalantly remarked. He was too busy glancing at the weapon list off to his side to really care about the hologram...

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[Destiny Islands, 1 mile off the coast, deep underwater]

Amidst the eternal night sky

From behind the distant horizon 

Peer the eyes of a protector

Behold the Guardian, her keyblade ablaze in majestic light.

 

Several alarms rang out as a stopga pod stopped casting its magic on the occupant inside. As the pod opened up, Luna stretched for a bit before stepping out. She let off a yawn, then promptly made a beeline for the cockpit of her own gummi ship. As her hands danced along the consoles, a school of fish swam past the cockpit bubble, putting a smile on the raven-haired girl. "I wonder what has happened so far..." She whispered to herself. Off to the side, a screen lit up as words were typed out. "Attention Zero-Five" the message started, "Guardian Zero-Four's gummi ship has been compromised. No RFID of Zero-Four detected. 499 years have elapsed since last recorded active status, assumed to have lived out useful life. Orders: Retrieve Gummi Ship, return to Yen Sid's Tower." Luna let off a troubled sigh as she started the usual start-up procedures and locked on to the Overwatch's coordinates.

 

"Cody... Are you really..."

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{Anya}

Anya gave Pennington an odd look.

"Not much." She admitted. "Just the ones that make big news."

"Then have you heard the name Ziva Keys?" Reed asked, interrupting Pennington.

Anya thought a moment.

"The name sounds vaguely familiar, sir." She answered. "Though I don't know from where."

Pennington nodded.

"Don't worry about remembering, we will telling you what you'll need and giving you a file." The officer said. "Miss Keys was a respected researcher and warrior for the Keybladers. She isn't well know as she was still young during her last sighting at KWU High Command a few years ago."

Anya arched an eyebrow.

"The Keyblade Generals gave her secret mission?" She inquired.

"More then that." Reed replied grimly. "From some information we gained from captured Keybladers, we found out that Keys was detailing a doomsday weapon to the generals that day."

Anya felt a chill run through her.

"Excuse me, sir?"

"She was telling her superiors her ideas of a weapon of mass destruction, possible one powerful enough to take out whole planets at a go."

Horror filled Anya. Death happened all over, but so much at once...

"And the KWU okayed it?"

"Most Keybladers we've interrogated claimed that she was dispelled from their ranks for her radical ideas, but one hinted that she was secretly hidden away to make her device." Pennington answered.

Edited December 29, 2013 by rikunobodyxiii

[Saber Lily 1,543]

Smiling with wonder, Zion carefully picked the tiara up and set in on her head. She looked around then found the mirror. She admired herself (humbly admired, as she could do) and twirled a bit. She wished she had that green turquoise dress that had been her wedding dress; it would fit the tiara so well. She felt like a princess, something the girl had always wanted to be...something Sione had never teased her about.

Guess even bitches wanna be princesses.

 

Stopping her playing around, Zion carefully removed the tiara and set it down in it's place. "I wish I had a tiara..." she said, mostly to herself. She then looked insurmountably sad after a few seconds.

"Ori..." she quietly mourned, again feeling alone without her other self.

 

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Xion was about to leave when Kalmiya stopped her.

"Warning, signal sent off of vessel. Directed at Destiny Islands. Encryption algorithm matches Nocturnal Guardian high-priority flash transmission. Accessing through backed up codes...codes verified and accepted. Recipient is listed as Guardian Zero-Five."

Xion went still. "Head to the Islands. Now."

 

Xion sprinted down, past Aurora and Winter, and slid into the hanger.

"There." Holographic arrows comically pointed to here the Overwatch sat. Xion sprinted and ran up the ramp.

"Victoria! VICTORIA!" She called. "It's me, Xion! Victoria, what the hell is the Overwatch doing on the Dawn and why the hell is a flash transmission being sent to Luna?"

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“Your majesty.” Ravio turned his attention from his scientists to Dante,who was almost tripping on his uniform,running up. “WPA has been spotted,it’s Talon! He and his men are heading here with guns blazing and blades sparking!”Dante said rapidly as it was obvious he was panicky. The scientists looked eachother worried,they weren’t prepared for battle even if they were keyblade wielders. Ravio groaned to himself.

 

“How many?”Ravio asked.

 

“Sixteen in total my lord.”Dante said.

 

“Now out of all times.”Ravio muttered. He had this experiment that was 80% complete,his younger sister and only living family member was missing god knows where and now Talon decided to go on a rampage right where they have their major scientific operation. “I’m going to guess he wants me.”Ravio muttered as he turned to the scientist. “Is it finished?”

 

“Like I said your majesty,it is a prototype,the chances of it working correctly are around the 70%,maybe even lower.”The scientist said worried. Ravio took the crown-

like device in his hands and then got it within his clothing,hiding it from sight and keeping it safe.

 

“I’m going to deal with this. Secure all documents in-case of an evacuation procedure. Set the security military in the front and in each floor of the sky scraper. They are not to attack unless they are attacked.”Ravio orered as he turned to Dante. “Dante you are coming with me along with me,and call my court. We will face them in a fair manner.”

 

“Fair? Sire if we count the court and us it would be 12,they outnumber us by 4 more members.”Dante said worryingly.

 

“But we have something they don’t,magic and keyblades. Now round them up.”Ravio ordered as he walked out.

 

Dante bowed. “Yes your majesty.”Dante said. It wouldn’t be hard to find them. Ravio’s court went wherever he went.

 

Soon enough Ravio,Dante and the ten court members walked out from the safety of the skyscraper base and walked out infront of it,walking towards Talon and his men. The court members were a colorful cast needless to say. They were nine men and one woman,who specialized in keyblade enforced magic. Among the men the youngest was around the age of 19,and they all seemed to get along well,even though fidgets and disagreements would occur casually,it wasn’t something to worry about as they all had one thing in common: they all adored their prince. Especially the princess. When Ravio had to step up to the throne,he had chosen his best and most trusted friends to be part of his court. Sons and daughters of nobles who have been trained in many different ways of the keyblade. They all got to meet the princess from time to time,and had seen her grow up along with the prince. They would be loyal to them until death.

 

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Yuri stood up and glanced over at Zion before smiling. “You know you can take the tiara. Keep it as a gift. There’s dozens of replicas of the same material in-case one goes missing. It looks good on you too.”Yuri said as she glanced out the window. The soldiers walked around the gardens and grounds of Disney castle. Some were injures,others were simply stationed there for a while. Yuri glanced down and then looked back up. “Should we head back to the ship then?”Yuri said in a cheery state. As much as she wished she could stay home,she knew better. This was war. She could no longer cower within the walls of the castle drinking tea and acting like a lady. She had to fight. Otherwise,there will be a time when these walls will crumble and she would finally be taken down in the most painful way,watching her kingdom fall. “Zion,our target to get Articus would be at The World That Never War,right?”Yuri asked as she turned. “I can get us there easily with my ID. Finding Articus would be the only concern.”

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The recruit escorted Vashle to the sub where the captain was currently staying. Cerio was already there, waiting for Vashle. He grinned at his comrade in arms. "Hey mate. Heard a rumor that you fought the prisoner. And considering I captured her, maybe that's why the captain wanted us." Cerio proposed as an idea. He had no real other idea as to why the Captain would want to see him and Vashle together. If it were to be a private meeting, he'd assume it was the Captain trying to get information about the WPA from him. Cerio sighed in his head. The accidental traitor hated those interrogations. He had insisted several times before that he knew nothing, he had been only a foot soldier in his previous faction. Technically, that was what he was here too, but the other soldiers respected him for his strength to the point that he was practically an officer in their eyes. He always asked them to treat him like a simple soldier, but they never listened. So Cerio learned to deal with it. He grinned easily at Vashle, waiting for his response.

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Xion was about to leave when Kalmiya stopped her.

"Warning, signal sent off of vessel. Directed at Destiny Islands. Encryption algorithm matches Nocturnal Guardian high-priority flash transmission. Accessing through backed up codes...codes verified and accepted. Recipient is listed as Guardian Zero-Five."

Xion went still. "Head to the Islands. Now."

 

Xion sprinted down, past Aurora and Winter, and slid into the hanger.

"There." Holographic arrows comically pointed to here the Overwatch sat. Xion sprinted and ran up the ramp.

"Victoria! VICTORIA!" She called. "It's me, Xion! Victoria, what the hell is the Overwatch doing on the Dawn and why the hell is a flash transmission being sent to Luna?"

[Aboard the Forward Unto Dawn]

 

As Xion rushed past Winter and Aurora, both girls glanced at each other before dashing off after her. The trio soon found their way to the hanger, then promptly found the no longer hidden gummi ship.

 

Silber was drooling over the weapon log listing that was scrolling off to his side. "What... the... hell..." he echoed, "is.. this thing?" The cool blue all glass console was mesmerizing the trooper, but the plethora of weapons that was being displayed was even more hypnotic. 

 

"You're aboard the Gummi Ship Overwatch." the holographic girl answered. 

"Gummi ship?! This can work!"

"Excuse me?"

"We need a new gummi ship ever since Zion and Xion saved us from the supreme commander. Can we uh... use you?"

"I'm sorry, but unless you're given authorization from the original owner or an affiliate, I'm afraid I can't let you take control of this ship."

"Where can I find this owner?"

 

Several of the consoles started displaying pictures of the only owner of the ship. His name and title were displayed next to the images. "Unless you can find him or have interacted with anyone he has safely considered an agent, I would advise you to leave this ship immediately."

"But-... but why?! I've never SEEN this many weapons loaded into a single gummi ship! C'mon! Please? No one has touched this ship in practically 500 years!"

 

"Victoria! VICTORIA!" Xion burst into the cockpit room. "It's me, Xion! Victoria, what the hell is the Overwatch doing on the Dawn and why the hell is a flash transmission being sent to Luna?"

 

The holographic girl stared at the raven haired girl. Her eyes flashed red for a moment, then reverted to the usual cool blue glow. "Identity confirmed. Hello Xion. The Overwatch was placed in this ship for reasons the original owner didn't detail." Several screens lit up with camera records from long ago. "This is the last know record of activity." A teenage boy clad in black and blue keyblade armor was standing in the middle of the same cockpit that everyone was in. He was staring intently at a white orb that was floating in his open hand, nodding for a bit before the orb disappeared. The keyblader looked around the place, then disappeared from the view of the screen as it immediately turned to static. "Due to the elapsed time since the last recorded activity, retrieval protocols are now in effect. Guardian Zero-Five is to retrieve this ship and ensure a safe transit for the duration of the journey back to the designated rally point for reassignment to another Guardian."

 

"That's not fair!" Silber cried out, "I'd kill to get my grubby hands on a ship like this! And this once belonged to a Keyblader?! Why do they get nice things?!"

Aurora and Winter walked into the cockpit room. Both girls were awestruck at the interior of the place. "This ship is pretty big" Aurora started, "But the outside suggests a fighter gummi. That's not right, right?"

"We're gonna be using this gummi ship now?" Winter softly asked. "There's bedrooms, showers, and a kitchen in the back."

"Wow!" Silber exclaimed, unable to handle the sheer magnitude of how better this gummi ship was in comparison to what they used to have. "Actual living quarters?! In a fighter gummi?!" His girlfriend smacked him on the head. "Thanks, Aurora. I needed that."

The red-haired assassin giggled. "Not a problem."

"So... retrieval then, by someone else. How long until they arrive?"

"According to sensors, 7 minutes until their arrival to these coordinates."

 

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Meanwhile... Aboard the Gummi Ship Benefactor

 

Luna was reading up on the news and activity log of the other Guardians from long ago. "500 years..." she whispered in awe, "and so much has changed." She felt so alone and vulnerable. The alone part, she could handle but her only means of comfort were shattered when she got the orders for a retrieval operation for a ship that once belonged to a boy she had loved. Her feelings were further reinforced when she checked the activity log for the Overwatch. "Last updated: 499 Years, 7 Months ago." the log began before showing what the previous owner typed in. "Overwatch placed as per specifications of orders. Code: Princess. Dormancy procedures in effect. Zero-Four, decommissioned and signing out." She spotted an attachment to the log, and apparently was only accessible by her. She took a deep breath, then opened the text file.

 

Take care, Luna. Oh, tell Zion and Xion I said hi. Remember: Follow your heart. We may just meet again.

 

Luna's heart skipped a beat. "Maybe... Maybe Zion and Xion are.... Please, let them still be around." she whispered, tears streaming from her eyes as the retrieval beacon signal got stronger. The Foward Unto Dawn came into view. "Can it really be?" She reached for the mic. "This is Guardian Zero-Five to Dawn. Requesting permission to land in one of your hangers. There's something I need to take care of."

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Talon and men landed in the outskirts of the city. They were all ready. They started walking through the city as they encounter a few KWU scouts. They scouts summoned their Keyblades as Talon smiled and nodded as the 14 men besides him and Darius rushed towards them and easily took them down with one punch.'' Seems the soldiers are liking the Miracle.'' Talon said as he and Darius kept walking until he and his troops saw Ravio and his men standing in front of the skyscraper. Talon stared right at Ravio. Two of the powerful men in the universe have came face to face. Talon looked at Ravio. Now that he has seen him face to face. Talon became unsure about something, but he couldn't put his finger on it. Talon drew his sword. Darius charged up his whips. The soldiers got their fists ready.'' Hello Ravio. It is time to see who is the best. If I kill you here, the war will be mine. Now, tell me what your hiding in that skyscraper, if you don't tell me, I'll make you.'' Talon said as he spun his sword around ready to fight.

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Zion carefully put the tiara back on. Smiling, she hugged Yuri. "Thank you."

Not letting go, she teleported them back to the Dawn.

"Xion is in the hanger. Seris is on the way to the World that Never Was. I already have entered hyperspace. One minute until arrival."

Zion let go of Yuri. She looked troubled. "What's wrong here?"

"Overwatch in the hanger. Apparently Victoria is still operational."

"Alright." Zion took it well. "Here Yuri. We have to go. I'll teleport us to a central location, then you guide us from there. The others will arrive soon."

 

Zion teleported her and Yuri atop the skyscraper, then looked down. "Yuri. Why are there people down there looking really angry?" She asked. "I thought this world was left relatively alone..." she frowned. "Why must everyone disturb that which never should have been."

 

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Most of the Third Fleet was heading out...except for the Sarah Aether, which stared down the Sixth Fleet's flagship and it's escorts.. two destroyers and a cruiser.

Seris was staring down Riley. "We grew up together Riley."

"You betrayed our home."

"Aurora is the traitor."

Riley paused. "Neverland. That clearing by the river. You and me. Lets leave the bloodshed alone, Seris. In memory of those who didn't make it."

Seris stood. "Ten minutes."

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Ravio didn’t flinch as he moved some of his red hair from his eyes. Dante quickly extended his arm,summoning his keyblade infront of Darius,keeping him from getting any closer to the wounded troops as the rest of the court helped the young military keyblade wielders get on their feet and back into the safety of the skyscraper base. Ravio groaned in annoyance.

 

“Why must you stick your nose where you aren’t wanted? Why can’t I have a small base where my men and women can simply rest after such a long day at war,or are you against human rights as well?”Ravio asked as he could hear Talon’s men growling at that comment. Dante glanced over at Ravio and looked up.

 

“Sir?”Dante asked. Ravio glanced at his most trusted advicer,and best of friend.

 

“Don’t worry,It’ll just take a few minutes.”Ravio said as he adjusted his gloves and summoned his keyblade,a familiar Armada’s Glory appearing in his hand. “Let’s not cause such a big fuss over this,Talon. If you come here to interrupt my men’s work and attack them senses sly while I’m visiting then you have another thing coming. However I am not a man to attack wildly,so let us do this like gentlemen,like true leaders should. Sword vs sword. No magic. No one else except you and me.”Ravio said as he got into his stance,lifting his keyblade as his other hand rested bent on his back. True sign of royal swordplay.

 

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Vashle looked up at Ceiro and then glanced back down. “Um,yes. Most likely.”Vashle said. He was usually very social,but this whole situation at war had worn his sociability down in order to avoid trouble. “She was a very skilled woman. Definitely an assassin or around that rank.”Vashle muttered as he glanced to the side thinking of the girl again. “She almost killed me.”He muttered to himself,shivering slightly. But then he thought about what would happen to her. Most likely be interrogated and tortured,only to later on be executed as they move onto the next prisoner. “You don’t think that they will kill her,will they?”Vashle asked. He realized his tone,so he quickly cleared his throat. “I mean,she could have valuable information for just killing her so fast.”

 

…

 

Yuri gulped,they were pretty high. She glanced down. Indeed there was two groups facing against eachother infront of the skyscraper. Even though they were ever so high up into the air,the bright red hair of the young man in royal clothing quickly cached Yuri’s attention.

“Crap,”She cursed. “That’s my brother. He’s here. Why is he here?!”She whispered to herself. She shook her head. “Never mind that. Whatever is going down there will serve as a distraction,come on. Let’s find Arcticus.”Yuri said as she stood up and walked inside the building,walking down the flight of stairs. He was to be around here somewhere…right?

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Talon laughed as he pointed his sword at Ravio.'' Alright, I'll agree to those terms. Now, how bout we start?'' Talon asked as he and Ravio rushed towards each other. Both swung their swords at the same direction, causing both to make noises as they scratched each other. Soon, Talon swung it at his feet and used a punch to distract Ravio, but Talon noticed something, he blocked the move. Talon quickly kicked him away as backed up. Talon stared confused. Talon thought to himself.'' How could he have the same moves I do? I learned these moves from Yao Fei on the island. Wait a minute, Yao Fei did talk about a family, but it couldn't be'' Talon thought as he rushed towards Ravio, each exchanging similar strikes, each countered one and the other. Then Talon swung his sword and used his foot to kick Ravio's knee off balanced as he then punched Ravio in the face. The first hit. Talon breathed a bit'' Tell me Ravio, where did you learn those moves? Only one man knew them and he taught them to me before he died.'' Talon asked. 

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"Your majesty."Dante muttered as he saw Ravio step back a bit from the punch to the face. He rubbed his face slightly and gently before lowering his hand. His bangs that covered his face were moved away to show his red eyes. A drip of blood going down his lip and nose as he glared with an expression that most likely was familiar to the WPA general. As he stared up at Talon he couldn't help but to chuckle a bit to himself. 

 

"That one actually hurt."He said as he got back in position,which made him look ever so regal yet defying. "I'm surprised you can keep up with my royal swordplay."Ravio said as he attacked. Talon and Ravio's blade clashed again. They countered eachother's kicks and punches and jabs. It was like fighting against your own reflection. It was going nowhere. "My father taught me these techniques. Maybe your father fought with you to bond as well?"Ravio asked,being rather polite as he fought against Talon. As Talon countered another attack,Ravio spun his body,slamming his keyblade hard against Talon's ankle. He heard Talon groan. Good,he had landed a hit. Ravio jumped back. "Yao Fei...he died years ago in a Gummi Ship accident. I'm surprised I still remember all he has taught me."Ravio said as he traced his keyblade slightly. "You most likely heard of his name before,he was married to my mother,Omega,after all."

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Zion followed quickly.

"Shouldn't we stop the fight? He's your brother. What if he gets hurt?" Zion grabbed Yuri's arm. "Arcticus is safe with the Union right now Yuri. But your brother is in danger." Her grip tightened. "Go to him. Dont...don't leave family behind." She teared up. "My brother died once, Yuri. I don't want you to feel how I did. In five hundred years I have not forgiven myself for Soren's death at Castle Oblivion. And I can't let you almostdestroy yourself to get him back."

Zion's wings unfolded. "Xion can find Arcticus. Give her the codes needed; we have to go to your brother."

 

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Xion looked at Silber as a subtle change in momentum caught her attention. "Victoria. Boot up the ship. I need transportation to the skyscraper. Prepare aerial insertion. I can't teleport this many." She grimaced. "I have Luna's authority. You know that."

The girl looked at Polaris. "Get ready. This won't be fun."

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Zion carefully put the tiara back on. Smiling, she hugged Yuri. "Thank you."Not letting go, she teleported them back to the Dawn."Xion is in the hanger. Seris is on the way to the World that Never Was. I already have entered hyperspace. One minute until arrival."Zion let go of Yuri. She looked troubled. "What's wrong here?""Overwatch in the hanger. Apparently Victoria is still operational.""Alright." Zion took it well. "Here Yuri. We have to go. I'll teleport us to a central location, then you guide us from there. The others will arrive soon."Zion teleported her and Yuri atop the skyscraper, then looked down. "Yuri. Why are there people down there looking really angry?" She asked. "I thought this world was left relatively alone..." she frowned. "Why must everyone disturb that which never should have been."

 

…

 

Yuri gulped,they were pretty high. She glanced down. Indeed there was two groups facing against eachother infront of the skyscraper. Even though they were ever so high up into the air,the bright red hair of the young man in royal clothing quickly cached Yuri’s attention.

“Crap,”She cursed. “That’s my brother. He’s here. Why is he here?!”She whispered to herself. She shook her head. “Never mind that. Whatever is going down there will serve as a distraction,come on. Let’s find Arcticus.”Yuri said as she stood up and walked inside the building,walking down the flight of stairs. He was to be around here somewhere…right?

 

------Xion looked at Silber as a subtle change in momentum caught her attention. "Victoria. Boot up the ship. I need transportation to the skyscraper. Prepare aerial insertion. I can't teleport this many." She grimaced. "I have Luna's authority. You know that."The girl looked at Polaris. "Get ready. This won't be fun."

As the Dawn entered hyperspace, Luna's gummi ship radar showed the retrieval beacon for the Overwatch apparently following it. She immediately pursued the warship to wherever it was headed. As the Dawn arrived to its destination, she circled the warship and linked in to the Overwatch's electronic systems. Several of her consoles flickered, then showed a camera feed of the cockpit. She recognized Xion instantly as a smile formed on her face, surrounded by three other people that had weapons she was familiar with.

 

"Victoria. Boot up the ship." She heard Xion address to the hologram. "I need transportation to the skyscraper. "Prepare aerial insertion. I can't teleport this many. I have Luna's authority. You know that." The holographic entity looked at her, then merely blinked as it tried to get confirmation from the Guardian. She double tapped on the glass console, then watched as the borders flashed green. "Authorization, verified" the hologram started, "Retrieval protocols, revoked. All controls, unlocked."

 

"Sweet!" Silber exclaimed as he sat down at the pilot seat. "Lets see what this tin can can do!" Aurora and Winter merely looked at each other, then sat down in one of the hotseats flanking the main one.

 

"Starting boot procedures" the entity calmly sighed. "Initiating weapons check. All-Directional Multi-purpose Warheads, online. Twin rail-cannons, online. Twin Vulcan light cannons, online. Undermount light cannons, online. Engines, online. Support systems, online. Life support, online." She looked and smiled at Xion. "All systems nominal despite the elapsed time. Waypoint set, destination locked."

 

Silber was bouncing with glee as he stared at the all glass consoles in front of him and held on to the joystick. "Here we go!" Shifting the throttle controls ever so gently, he maneuvered the ship out of the cozy nook of the hanger and aimed at the exit. "Now lets see what this thing can do..." He punched the throttle controls forward, sending the ship forward with a speed that literally took his breath away. Even Aurora and Winter were shocked at the speed of the ship as they watched the hanger blur past them. With the ship now headed towards the world, one of the girls noticed another gummi ship with the same color patterns. "Is that... one of ours?" she asked, pointing out the Benefactor in the distance.

 

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Arcticus had arrived at the World That Never Was, where he was promptly assigned to heal any wounded keybladers. He was shocked at their base of operations: A skyscraper, out of all things but didn't really care as he went inside and worked his magic. Taking care of the most mortally wounded first before working his way to the smaller cases, many of the top brass were taking notice of both him and a situation outside. "Attention all personnel!" a voice announced over the loudspeakers, "Our leader Ravio is currently engaging with the enemy. A strike force has been assembled to assist, but we need a combat healer in the event something bad happens." Uh-oh he thought to himself. Almost on cue, a keyblader popped into the room where he was working on another patient. "You're going in, Two-One" the slightly banged up medic informed, "Head on downstairs and help us out." He stood there, shocked for a moment before nodding and heading to the rally point. Several veteran keybladers stood at the entrance, waiting for him. "Looks like our medic has arrived!" the squad leader exclaimed, "Strike team, lets move out!"

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Xion smiled.

"Victoria. Ask the ship if they remember the tavern."

Turning back, she continued sending orders to Victoria, her eyes set. This was was long from over, but with Arcticus they might be able to grow stronger.

 

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Seris entered the clearing, rifle raised. Riley was waiting, her heavy weapons left on the ground. Zap-Zap, her trusty pistol, was drawn.

Seris set her rifle down and drew both her Raikou VII and Bloodedge IX handguns. Neither would kill at long range. Small shield emitters covered their exposed skin; hers was a weaker version but focused on less areas then Riley's stronger but more spreadnout one. They were matched in defense.

Offense-wise, the same.

It all came down to skill.

 

"Do Sarah proud, Seris."

"Let Miyagi smile upon you."

The old friends, old enemies, and now opponents charged each other and engaged in adance of death. Martial arts mixed with gunplay, they aimed for the killshot - a point-blank shot that would pierce the shield.

The fighting wasn't moving around the clearing much, but electric bolts and bullets and lasers went everywhere as the two fought.

It would be awhile.

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Xion smiled."Victoria. Ask the ship if they remember the tavern."Turning back, she continued sending orders to Victoria, her eyes set. This was was long from over, but with Arcticus they might be able to grow stronger.

As the Gummi Ship Overwatch started re-entry procedures, Luna's gummi ship Benefactor was closely trailing behind it. She tapped at the radio controls, and was about to hail the ship when Xion addressed the holographic girl. "Victoria. Ask the ship if they remember the tavern." Luna shifted a little in her seat and crossed her legs, the pleasing and soothing memories of their time together rushing back to her as she slowly exhaled and reached for the mic. "Th- This is Zero-Five Luna to Xion. It's nice to see you again. Mind telling me who and what the other people are doing on... on his ship?" Punching through the cloud cover of the World that Never Was, the crew and Luna saw the KWU tower in the distance as the Silber readjusted the controls. "Man, this ship is slick for its size" he exhaled in awe, "Half burning the engines is practically an overdrive on our own gummis. This ship is overkill."

 

"Nice save, Silber" Winter gently remarked. 

"1 mile to waypoint" Victoria informed the crew. "adjusting engines to VTOL settings."

As the Overwatch coasted to a hover towards the tower, Polaris Team readjusted their weapons and readied themselves for whatever threat they could face. "We'll follow your lead, Xion." Silber remarked, "I suppose I'll stay with this ship while the gi-"

"That won't be necessary" the holographic girl immediately replied, "I'm more than capable of thinking on my own. Unless you're a sexist jerk..."

"Th-that's not what I meant! I can do that?"

"Yes. It's what makes me and this ship... unique. What would you like me to do?"

The teamed looked at Xion. "You seem to know this... thing better than all of us. Don't look at me."

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Talon had heard it. Yao Fei's name. Talon laughed.'' I see. So you were his son and Yuri must be his daughter he talked about.'' Talon said as Ravio stood shocked.'' Oh that's right. No one knows. Well, your father didn't die in a crash. He crashed onto an island for a mission given to him by the WPA. He spent the next ten years doing his mission. I then washed up on that island. Your father taught me everything he knew in swords, but that was five years ago. It's a shame really. I still feel regret on killing him.'' Talon said as he saw Ravio grew more shocked. Talon saw Ravio rush towards him with rage in his eyes. Talon simply dropped his sword and used his hand to hand combat skills to put Ravio in his place. Talon kicked up his sword and pointed it at him.'' Now, I believe I have won.'' Talon smirked as his soldiers waited to engage the KWU troops.

 

-flashback-

Talon and Yao Fei ran through the woods as they were emerging towards the camp. Yao Fei nodded as Talon used his sword to cut through a string and a series of explosions occurred throughout the camp. Yao Fei smiled as he jumped off the cliff and started killing Fyer's troops. Talon followed. Using his new powers, he was able to mimic Yao Fei's sword moves. They soon were taking down more troops. Soon, they encountered Fyer and Deathstroke.'' It's over Edward. You won't get the Miracle.'' Talon said. Yao Fei quickly looked to Talon. Fyer's laughed at Talon.'' Oh no, it's over for you my dear boy.'' he said as Yao Fei knocked Talon out. Talon fell and looked at Yao.'' Why?'' Talon passed out. Fyer's smiled.'' Good Yao Fei. Now, show me the Miracle and I'll keep my end of the deal.''

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Yuri stared at Zion. She then glanced down at Ravio and then back at Zion. It was true what she said,yes,he was her brother,and once he was gone there was no way that she would be able to get him back. Not only her brother but her only living family as far as she was concerned.

 

“…I…”Yuri said as she gritted her teeth slightly and made a tight fist. “Well damn.”She whispered as she glanced up at Zion and then back down. Now it seemed that something unusual had happened: Ravio had lost his cool. She sighed slight and gave a smile up at Zion. “Alright,I guess we could help. But this means our notoriety will receive a boost.”Yuri said as she summoned her keyblade and looked down the skyscraper as Ravio stared at Talon. “The stairs will take too long.”Yuri muttered. She then had an idea,a sudden and stupid one,but it’d be something. She then took a step back and ran up to the edge,jumping off the skyscraper as she fell down directly to the commotion.

 

…

 

“Ravio!”Dante said as he was about to head over to his friend,his prince,before the other members of the household held him from interrupting for the good of his own. Ravio stared at Talon with a death glare.

 

“To think you have the nerve to harm my people,come to my world,and insult me and badmouth my father. Why I oughta…”Ravio muttered as he reached into his clothing,reaching for the strange crown that the scientists had given to him. Before he could take it out and use it however,they all heard a crackling sound from above. Surely it wasn’t raining nor there were clouds,how could there by thunder? But as everyone looked up to their surprise it wasn’t thunder at all. It was Yuri as she had Thundaga magic surround her keyblade. As she reached to the ground she slammed her keyblade hard against the ground right between Talon and Ravio,sending them both a few feet back as the keyblade disappeared from Talon’s hands and back to Ravio’s. Due to the miracle within her body her strength was enhanced beyond comparison,as shown by the enormous crater she had created by smashing her keyblade into the ground.

 

“Princess Yuri!”Dante said with a gleam in his eyes. The princess was alright!

 

“Yuri!”Ravio said as he stood up. “W-Where were you?!”Ravio said as his tone was a mix of worry and anger. Yuri turned to her brother and gave a sheepish smile.

 

“Er,adventuring?”Yuri said. Not convincing enough it seemed. She turned back to Talon as some blood went down her nose. “I just,wanted to help ya know! So I went around,met a few people…”Yuri said as she glared at Talon. “Made a few enemies along the way. Can’t leave my brother to get his butt kicked by the enemy ya know!”Yuri said as she glanced around for Zion or Xion or Arcticus or anyother of the team. She then got into her fighting position as she pointed her keyblade at Talon. “So um…yeah,get out of our world or I’ll kick you out,Talon.” Yuri refused to mention anything about being captured by Talon or being injected with this miracle liquid. But surely when the tides calm down…she was definitely going to tell him she was going to help set things straight between the two sides. Also…that she has friends now.

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As Yuri stood, a hail of light blasts kicked up around both sides. Like an avenging angel Zion descended, Forward Unto Dawn glowing with gold fire. She landed beside Yuri, her golden wings flickering and reflecting off the tiara. Around her neck, the special necklace glowed slightly.Above appeared Overwatch, with Xion landing on the other side of Yuri, Two Become One summoned. Zion stood loosely.

"This atrocity ends now." She pointed her Keyblade at Talon. "You. You have perverted my tower. A tower five hundred years ago I married Xion. Five hundred years ago, I laid my brother to rest. My tower, where I made and continued friendships." her wings raised. "No longer shall the WPA pervert the clock tower."

Xion glanced at Zion. That look was bad. Really bad. She gripped her Keyblade tighter.

"Dawn's Gospel is approaching. Something not even those whips can stand against." She advised.

 

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As the battle drew closer to an end, Riley was on her knees. The pistol against her forehead, she smirked lightly. "Guess I can't get another kiss."

The gun uncocked. "Im not Aurora. I am Seris Aether. And i want my home back."

Riley smiled lightly. "My family..."

"Swore alliance to Freya, Aurora, and Vostok. But Freya swore allegiance to Summers, who have stood beside Aether for one thousand years. And...I invoke Blood Oath's Unbinding."

She knelt in front of Riley, her hand over Riley's heart. "I unbind you from an oath broken by treason. An oath soiled by hatred." She smiled. "Now your Blood Oath is to Aether, and to Aether you shall support. Friendship over family alliance."

"Can you do that?"

Seris laughed. "I just did. So. Shall we?"

They stood, then clasped arms. "I guess the world I can burn is the world of hatred."

"Finally you got your senses. Told you experiments will just screw you up."

 

The two waited as their dropships approached.

"So. We have to take out the Sixth, Fourteenth, Twenty Seventh, and thirty-third fleets."

"You forget exactly who is with me and my allies."

"Damn Aethers." Riley joked as the dropships flew skyward.

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Talon looked as the party grew. He smiled and laughed.'' This is getting more interesting then I thought. Yuri. You are the girl that left my grasp. The only keyblade wielder to accept the Miracle in her body, but now.'' Talon said as he held his sword.'' Oh right. Ravio, Yuri, this sword belonged to your father. This prove I'm not lying Ravio.'' Talon said as he spun his sword around with royal swordsmanship in the mix as he and his men rushed towards them. The soldiers quickly cracked the ground, causing everyone to lose their balance. Talon quickly took the chaos as a chance as Darius cracked a whip onto the ground, causing an explosion. He got Yuri into a hold and pin on the ground.'' Yuri. You may have the Miracle, but whatever it gave it, I'm pretty sure I have it too. Now, be a nice girl and stay here.'' He said as he pinned her down. Darius stood in front of them as Ravio and Dante found them.'' I don't think so, unless you have Yuri to lose her pretty head.'' Talon said as he had his sword against Yuri's throat.

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Zion had reacted fast enough, but the explosion cut her line of sight. Now Yuri was captured and they were at a stalemate. But there was a chance, and she had to get Yuri out of there.

"Yuri. Every Keyblade Wielder has magic. That magic can be used in many ways." She smiled. "As long as you have the will...you have a way." Zion regarded Talon and Darius. She then pointed her blade at Darius. "Round two chucklehead." she held her hand out, then summoned Su rise Everlasting. Two Keyblades now, both double-sided, Zion stared down whip-boy. "Now we're even. So come at me."

Her wings angled. "Go ahead and line up boys."

 

Xion prepared to fight. She knew that demeanor. Damn Zion.