Kanius's A/N: It's been a month since the last update, but I wanted to make sure this chapter came out just how I wanted. Apologies. I did want to release this close to my birthday, but I had a very busy month. Better late than never. This is a late-birthday update from me.

This is another long chapter, but not full of fighting (just one fight and it's brief). This one will be full of goodbyes. So, this may cause feels for some. I can't believe this is the end. Granted after this is the epilogue, but this is the final chapter not just for Cross Generations, but DF-616/DFK, too (though, there'll still be Ascendancy to fill story gaps and prevent a full-blown DFK void). For YYGDM, there'll be goodbyes but new plot threads for Defiants.

Anyway, don't want to bore you with more details. Why don't we just go into the chapter already? That sounds fair.

Enjoy!

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"It is not our abilities that show what we truly are. It is our choices."

-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Film) (2002)

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Dimension: DF-616/Digital World/Azulongmon's Realm

Waiting outside a room, Tai, Agumon, and Max listened to Kensuke's heartfelt talk with Sailor Sedna, Orcus, Dimitri & Faith, and Athena & PinkPatamon. They saw a teary-eyed Orcus hugging Kensuke tight. They even saw Athena crying on Kensuke's lap.

"He really did give up his eyesight?" Agumon queried to Max.

"Yeah and there's no telling how long he'll be blind. The condition could be permanent for all we know," Max deduced.

"But, that's nothing compared to what I had to give up. Now, I've gotta come clean and tell the others," Tai muttered, staring at his clenched right hand. A look of sadness etched on the young man's face.

"Hey," Omega X (DF-616 Prime) interjected and approached Tai, Agumon, and Max. "Looks like they're ready to make a wish."

"Thanks for letting us know," Max nodded.

Just then, the door opened and out came Sedna. She walked up to Tai and wiped her tears.

"I'm sorry. Are you going to be ok, Karin?" Inquired Tai.

"It's a lot to take in, but I'll be fine. Thankfully brother's other senses are so strong him having no eyesight shouldn't hinder him."

"But, it can and will affect his ability to see your faces. He may need to find new methods of training without his eyes," Max assessed Kensuke's strengths and handicap.

"We know, but brother said he can't deal with not being able to see our faces. It's killing him he can't see Athena."

Dimitri then interjected as he walked out with Kensuke being led out by Athena and Orcus. "He can't see our physical forms, but he can discern our individual Ki networks. He'd just see glowing outlines of our physical forms."

"Uncle Ken, you're going to be better, I promise," Athena openly vowed to see him recover his eyes one day.

"She's right. You won't be this way forever," Orcus reassured him.

"Thanks, but I just have to accept the reality now," Kensuke said as he faced Tai and Max. From his point of view, he saw glowing yellow outlines of the two Ascendants. "Hey, whenever you're ready…"

"We're just about to make the wishes," Max said.

"That's good. Let's fix the mess that bastard left for us."

The Bearer of Courage frowned. "According to the gods, it's going to take the omniverse a long time to recover, but this will be a good start."

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Shortly following the omniversal-scaled war with Zeed X, the Triad of heroes went straight into the Ascendants and company's home dimension. Thanks to Tike's Instant Movement, the Spirian Digimon were transported over to bring their set of Digicores to summon Lord Gorugon.

"Are these all your Digicores?" Falcomon asked Neptunmon.

"Yes, all four and as you know already they've been upgraded. Though, honestly, we haven't used them in a while," Neptunmon answered.

"I'm just glad you're able to let us borrow them for this occasion. We're sorry for all the trouble." Max said.

"It's no trouble at all," Apollomon replied.

"Well, anyway, we have some wishes to make. We have friends we want to wish back," Tai turned to Falcomon. "You know what to do."

Nodding, Falcomon cast his eyes on the four Digicores. Then, he activated them in his Spirian tongue. "Hopus-Litus-Soo-ve-rein-Owaoken!"

All four Digicores lit up with varied colors: red, blue, silverish white, and black. The Sovereigns quietly observed the four Digicores floating upward and circling over the Triad. The skies then darkened outside Azulongmon's sanctuary. The four colored lights coming out of the orbs coalesced and forged a giant pillar of golden light. Then, the shapes of the four beasts materialized to form the familiar giant, seventy-foot tall golden dragon with a muscular upper build, two massive trunk-like limbs with claws, and fin-like protrusions jutting across its back. The short-faced, horned deity cast its gaze upon his summoners, growling under his breath.

The YYGDM group was in awe at the presence of Gorugon the Spirian Deity.

"Yeah, that's a big dragon and all, but he just seems small compared to that Drakon and Numerondramon," Takato remarked.

"Yeah, no kidding," Guilmon agreed.

"Couldn't you two be any more respectful?" Renamon scoffed.

"Yeah, we're still in the presence of a wish-granting god," Henry sighed.

"Takato and Guilmon are right! He's not a big deal compared to what we've seen up to now!" Terriermon mouthed off, prompting Henry to clamp his mouth shut.

"C'mon, guys. Let's be a little quiet here?" Sailor Moon asked of the Tamers.

"Sorry," Himura apologized on his friends' behalf.

"If I know Seto, he'd kill to have a wish-granting dragon," Lyn said, trying to humor herself in light of their situation.

"You can tell him a dragon was what brought him back to life," Yugi chuckled.

Max turned to Omega X (DF-616 Prime). "So, what deity grants your wishes? I take it from the looks on you and your friends' faces, Lord Gorugon doesn't exist."

Omega X (DF-616 Prime) replied. "Nah, Azulongmon grants our wishes."

Saitou added, eyeing Lord Gorugon. "Now, I've seen everything."

Lord Gorugon bellowed and reared his head. "SEEING THERE ARE NEW FACES AMONG YOU, ALLOW ME TO INTRODUCE MYSELF TO THE NEWCOMERS! I AM LORD GORUGON!"

"The honor is ours," Homura said.

"For a big monster, he's sure polite," Brunhilde remarked.

"Lord Gorugon wants to make a good first impression for y'all," Tai referred to the YYGDM-01 group. "If this were just our group, he'd be a little less polite."

"WHAT WILL BE YOUR FIRST WISH?"

Tai nodded to Falcomon. "Ok, first wish, we'd like…" He whispered to the Spirian bird.

"Ok, I got it!" Falcomon replied. He then spoke in Spirian tongue. "Lord Gorugon, our first wish is to revive all the good people killed in the recent battles with Zeed X, Zamasumon, and their associates. Leave out the evil people who worked with these aforementioned villains."

"Wow, gotta make things specific, right?" Takato muttered.

"Better safe than sorry," Max replied.

"YES, UNDERSTOOD. THIS WISH CAN BE GRANTED!" Lord Gorugon bellowed as his red eyes gleamed.

Madoka gasped as she sensed the revival of certain souls. "I can feel them all coming back!"

Homura nodded. "Yes, so can I. They're all coming back."

Sailor Gao Pluto gasped as she turned to Athena. "Oh my gosh! Athena, your halo! It's…!"

"What?" Athena blinked innocently.

"Look!" Gao Pluto chimed in, handing Athena a small mirror.

Athena stared at the mirror and noticed her afterlife halo was gone. Likewise, PinkPatamon's halo vanished.

"Welcome back to the living, sweetie," Sedna hugged Athena.

"Tike, your halo is gone, too! Waahhh!" Kara cried happily, hugging her twin brother.

"Heheh, yeah… ok! Squeeze me too hard and I'll die again!" Tike cried out, struggling to break loose from Kara's bearhug.

"Nice to have you back, bud," David said.

The Sailor Senshi watched as Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune, Saturn, and Neo Moon returned to life. Their spirit forms became physical again.

"Look! They're alive!" Sailor Moon cried out., tears in her eyes as she hugged Neo Moon.

"Thanks for saving our souls," Neo Moon hugged Moon back.

"Yeah and let us fight with y'all even as ghosts. Kinda spooky if you ask me," Jupiter smirked.

Moon nodded. "It's not the first time I've had y'all fight with me in spirit."

"Even in death, we'll fight to protect each other to the end," Mars said.

"Ok, it's nice Sailor Moon has her friends back here, but the rest of our friends have been revived and they're not here. What gives?" Takuya asked.

"Likely because they're still in the dimensions they died in," Max specified. "We can easily go and retrieve them."

"Or we can possibly use another wish to bring them here?" Tai suggested.

"Well, our next wish is going to be repairing the damage done to universes DF-616 Prime, DF-616 YYGDM-01, and among others closely linked to our worlds," Max stated.

Falcomon nodded. "Right, understood." He made the second wish to Gorugon. "For our second wish, they want the damage caused during the recent battles with Zeed X and company to be repaired. Specifically for dimensions DF-616 Prime, DF-616, YYGDM-01, and the other worlds tied to these universes."

Hearing this request, Gorugon grunted. "THAT'S A LITTLE TOO ON THE NOSE, BUT I WILL TRY." He raised his head and utilized his divine powers to make the complex wish possible. "YES, IT HAS BEEN DONE. THE REPAIRS TO THE DAMAGES WILL TAKE SOME TIME, BUT THESE WORLDS ARE BEING RESTORED TO THEIR ORIGINAL CONDITIONS."

Omega X (DF-616 Prime) approached Max. "Thank you, Max Kamiya."

X (DF-616 Prime) added. "You've done splendidly as a Watcher."

"Your world took it the worst out of all of ours, so it was only right," Max said.

"That's two wishes down. We have one left," Falcomon informed them.

"Well, naturally, bring the rest of our friends here," Yugi stated.

"Go ahead and make this wish, Falcomon," Tai then whispered the specific request to him.

"Yes, understood!" Falcomon turned and faced Gorugon. "Lord Gorugon, please bring those just revived by the first wish to this sanctuary."

"YOUR WISH IS GRANTED," Gorugon stated.

With that, every slain hero killed directly and indirectly during the Zeed X and Zamasumon conflicts appeared in the sanctuary. Among the revived: the other DF-616 Digidestined & Ascendant, BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, BW, Sonja, Sheila, the slain Digiverse 6 fighters, the other DF-616 Prime Digital Warriors & company, Tuxedo Kamen, Kurama, Kuwabara, every other YYGDM & DF-616 Prime Duelist, Yui & DarkGabumon, Team DATS, Team Xros Heart, the DF-616 Prime Spirit Detectives, the DF-616 Prime Sailor Senshi, the YYGDM-01 & DF-616 Prime Legendary Warriors, and among others.

"It's good to have you all back, my friends!" Yugi rushed over to meet with all the YYGDM-01 Duelists. He was embraced in a big group hug with Joey, Tea, Tristan, and Duke.

Lyn ran over and jumped into Seto Kaiba's arms, falling right on top of him. She then pulled her husband into a passionate kiss.

"Don't ever die and leave like that ever again!" Lyn screamed in his face as she kissed him again.

Seto didn't know what to make of his wife yelling and kissing him.

Takuya found himself surrounded and embraced by Izumi, Junpei, and Tomoki. Kouji and Kouichi gave him a double thumb up.

"KOUICHI!" Cried Brunhilde, who tackled Kouichi. "Thank goodness you're back!"

"Hey, good to see you again, Kotori," Kouichi kissed Brunhilde.

Masaru and Agumon hurried over to meet with Thomas, Yoshino, Ikuto, and their Digimon partners.

"Oh man, I'm so glad you guys are back! You won't believe what y'all missed!" Masaru exclaimed.

"Yeah, we helped form and become a giant universal-sized robot! It was cool, right, Aniki?!" Agumon enthusiastically cried out.

Thomas added. "Sounds like we missed on quite a final battle."

Yoshino chuckled. "Yeah, judging by how overly enthused they sound."

Taiki, Shoutmon, and the Xros Hearts remnants rushed over to meet with the revived Xros Heart members. Even Tagiru and Gumdramon were restored to life.

"You wouldn't believe all the action you missed out on!" Shoutmon cried out.

"You can tell us all about it," Nene said.

"Aww man! I can't believe I missed out!" Tagiru exclaimed.

"We became a giant robot about the size of a universe!" Shoutmon tried describing Universal X's immense size.

"Actually, I'm thinking galaxy-sized," Taiki tried to play down Shoutmon's hyperbolic claim. "But, still it was big and an unforgettable experience."

"Tuxedo Kamen!" Moon and Neo Moon cried as they tackled him into a hug.

"It's good to be back," Kamen chuckled.

"Yo, welcome back, Kurama, Kuwabara, and Yui," Yusuke acknowledged his revived friends. He and Hiei went over to check with them.

"Yui!" Himura called out as he and Inumon checked with Yui and DarkGabumon.

"We're ok now, Himura! We're alive again!" Yui called out.

"Kinda a bummer to know you've died once in your life, but hey we're alive again to tell about it," Kuwabara said.

"Now, you know how dying feels like, Kuwabara," Yusuke remarked.

"Yeah, it doesn't feel good."

"Indeed, but we're alive again to tell all about it to our friends back home," Kurama stated.

The DF-616 reconvened with Tai & Agumon, Max, and company.

"Sora!" Tai and Max hugged her.

Sora embraced her fiancee and son. "I missed being with you two."

"Sis! Mom!" Dimitri called out to Keke and Mimi.

Keke and Mimi were then hugged by Dimitri.

"Thank you for bringing us back, bro," Keke said.

"Yeah, thanks a lot, Dimitri!" Palmon added.

Faith answered on his partner's behalf. "Heheh, well we didn't it alone."

"Matt," Mimi turned to Matt and Gabumon.

"Yeah, it's me. Yamato's taking a nap now," Matt smiled as she ran over and embraced him.

"Sis," Jax approached Sonja. "Glad to have you and Davis back."

Sonja is seen sitting with Davis. "Thanks for kicking ass for us to the very end." She and Jax slapped hands.

As nearly everyone killed was revived, there were a few notable individuals that weren't revived. Kensuke's Digmon and Submarimon partners weren't present. Madoka and Homura noticed Rebellious Homura's absence.

"So, Digmon and Submarimon didn't come back," Titaniamon noted.

"Recall those two wanted their sacrifice to mean something. So, I guess they willed themselves to stay dead?" CyberBeelzemon surmised.

"Can they do that?" wondered Veemon.

"Knowing them, maybe or Digmon probably told Gorugon's wish to 'eff off on the other side," Kensuke tried to humor himself after what he and the others had gone through.

Madoka conversed with Homura. "Then, you think she asked to remain gone?"

Homura nodded. "It shouldn't be surprising. She had powers beyond that of a wish-granting deity. You and I would be able to as well considering I have the power of a demoness and you're the avatar of the true Madoka goddess."

Madoka sighed. "Yeah, I get it, but I will miss her."

"I will, too, Madoka. But this is what she wanted. For her death to mean something to us. She gave us her swords as parting gifts."

"Tai," Max whispered to the Bearer of Courage. "Since everyone's here, you wanted to tell us something? Something you've been keeping to yourself?"

"Yeah…" Tai muttered almost regrettably, but sucked it up. He beckoned Agumon over. "Since you're all here, I thought it'd be appropriate to tell you…" He turned to Sora.

"What is it, Tai?" Sora asked him.

Tai sighed deeply. "I made a deal with the Overseer; pretty much I met God. In exchange for the life taken from me by Zeed X, I was revived and given a reprieve to unlock Ascendancy Instinct prematurely. Like any deal dealing with life and death, well it came with a cost…"

Omega X (DF-616 Prime) nodded as if he already knew where this was going. Likewise, Beerusmon and Whismon knew what Tai was alluding towards.

Kensuke frowned. "Tell me you didn't…"

"Just say it, Tai," Kari pleaded.

"Don't keep us in the dark," Takato said.

"By being revived and unlocking Ascendancy Instinct prematurely, a price was paid," Tai closed his eyes and palmed his own chest. His smile faded. "I've given up most of my own lifespan."

Upon hearing this, no one uttered a word. The sanctuary became silent.

"You gave up… what?!" Sora cried out.

"Tai, how much life did you shave off?!" Izzy exclaimed.

"Tell us! Please!" Mimi shouted.

"We need to know!" TK exclaimed.

"Tell me you're joking, Tai!" Dorothy cried out to her foster dad.

Madoka gasped. "Please tell us why, Tai."

"Brother…" Kari began tearing up. "No…"

"Sis, don't cry for me," Tai smiled, seemingly accepting of his impending fate.

Burizalor, however, shared a differing viewpoint. Oho, I won't even have to lift a finger to kill Taichi anymore. He's already done it to himself.

"I should be surprised you'd do something like, but I'm not and neither is Yamato," Matt stated.

"How much time do you have left?" Max asked the Bearer of Courage.

"A few years… probably seven," Tai said. "But, guys… don't cry. We're gonna make the most of these next few years. Probably the most important years before I go." He motioned over to the God of Destruction and the angel attendant. "What do you say? Are you ok with this, you two?"

Whismon smiled. "Taichi, these are your last years of mortality. When your time comes, you'll have transcended Ascendant godhood. You may even be given an opportunity to truly take Lord Beerusmon's place."

"Nah, I don't want the job as a destroyer. I've already decided that," Tai firmly said.

Beerusmon scoffed. "You realize you're missing on a great opportunity, Taichi. By fully embracing godhood, you've given many divine privileges no mortal can ever hope to dream! You'll be leaving the mortal realm and living among us as an equal!"

The Bearer of Courage halfheartedly chuckled. "I know, Lord Beerusmon, but I've made up my made. I'd rather watch Earth from wherever I'll be going. Maybe I can something like a Watcher like Max used to be."

Max added. "You're certainly qualified… I'd dare say overqualified."

"Well, you have seven years to decide what you want when you ascend into the divine realm. Whether you want to be a destroyer, a watcher, or just a wandering spirit, the decision is yours alone," Whismon stated.

"Right. Seven years will be plenty of time," Tai smiled. Then, he faced his friends, who all had saddened and upset looks. "Chin up, guys. I'm not gone yet."

Sora grabbed his hand and teared up.

"Sora, hey, sorry about this. I promise we can make these seven years work."

"It's not that… it's just I won't be able to go with you."

"Sora, we're going to establish the foundation of our worlds' futures," Tai said, pointing to their engagement rings. "Or, did you forget?"

"Of course not," Sora cried as she kissed Tai.

"Now, what do you say guys? Let's make these next couple of years with me worthwhile and memories to cherish?" Tai proposed to his family and friends.

Kensuke observed. "Oh man, Tai…"

"Is Grunkle Tai really going away after seven years?" Athena asked Sedna, Dimitri, and Kensuke.

"Tai doesn't even seem sad about all this," Sedna noticed Tai seemingly not bothered with his fate.

"It's like he knew exactly he'd be giving something up in exchange for obtaining something," Dimitri said.

"Like the law of equivalent exchange," Sailor Pluto said.

"Bloody hell. At least, Tai had the stones to make this sacrifice," John added.

Madoka queried to Homura. "Is Tai going to become something like my true goddess self?"

The dark-haired time traveler replied. "He could, but I can't say for certain."

Madoka watched Tai trying to lighten up his friends. A soft smile formed on her face.

"This is supposed to be sad, but Tai is smiling. He seems perfectly ok with it," Madoka said.

Beerusmon muttered to Whismon. "Seven years is minuscule in a god's lifetime. These next years will pass by fast and before you know it, Tai's time will have arrived."

Whismon replied, eyeing Tai trying to placate his friends' sad and depressing moods. "Yes, quite true, my lord. From now on, things won't be quite the same."

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(Cue The Birthday Massacre - Trinity)

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Cross Generations
Final Arc: Fiction's Closure
Chapter XXIX: A Generation Ends

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Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (東京都庁舎)/Legend Headquarters/Shinjuku District, Tokyo(新宿区, 東京)

At the Legend Headquarters, specific Triad heroes have gathered for this aftermath meeting. Not every hero was able to make it. Three of the Valkyries seen are Kotori, Jessica, and Kara. With that, Ford (Story) took the center stage as he was prepared to finally tell them something.

However, before heading over to hear Ford (Story) out, the Outer Senshi, Kuiper Belt Senshi, and several specific heroes met with the unexpected arrival of their future children, who just came from the future to meet their parents.

They gathered in the entry-level lobby. Sailor Uranus and Neptune met with two young men garbed in male Sailor uniforms, which are simply what they are: Navy sailor-esque uniforms with Uranus and Neptune's colors. These are the adoptive sons of Sailors Uranus and Neptune.

A tall dirty blonde-haired man approached Uranus. "Hello, mother. I'm Sailor Stellar Uranus, or just call me as your future self normally would: Haruki Tenoh." He leaned and bowed to his adoptive mother.

A moderate-sized dark dark-haired man approached Neptune. "You're elegant as you are in the future, mother. I'm your adoptive son, Sailor Tidal Neptune. Or, you can just call me Takumi Kaioh."

Sailors Uranus and Neptune exchanged somewhat befuddled looks. They turned around smiling and conversing with the two men, who were seen holding hands.

"We know. We've already met your present day selves," Sailor Uranus replied.

"We're in the processing of adopting you two and what beautiful boys you two are," Neptune genuinely replied. "Perhaps you'd like to meet them?"

Stellar Uranus and Tidal Neptune smiled over this notion.

Sailor Saturn and Dimitro Lesvaque met with a girl similar to Saturn. The girl's hairstyle is just like Saturn's as if their inherited looks couldn't be more obvious. Her hair is white with two bows on the side and two spiky hair-like extensions. She had a tri-spiked design embellished on her tiara. She had on a white bodice that covered up all through her arms and legs and has shoulder pads with two spikes on each. She has a green chest bow with a spike emblem instead of a heart like Saturn's. Her skirt is white with green and gray lines, has a white bow on the back, and green leggings with white embellished designs.

"I'm Honami Tomoe-Lesvaque. I'm also Sailor Unborn Saturn" the girl introduced herself. She hugged Saturn and Dimitro. "It's good to finally meet the present versions of you two!"

Saturn smiled and hugged her future daughter. "Yes, somehow this would happen to me one day." She said this as she turned to Dimitro. "Honami is a beautiful name."

"So, how long until you're born, Honami?" asked Dimitro.

"Not long," answered Unborn Saturn.

On another side of the lobby, the Kuipers and their love interests met with their future children. Needless to say, they were taken aback by the unexpected arrival of the Neo Kuiper Senshi.

Sailor Eris and Larry Stonebagel were approached by a preteen boy and a slightly younger girl. The couple was taken aback by their Sailor uniforms. The light green-haired boy wore a male Sailor uniform akin to Stellar Uranus and Tidal Neptune. The dark-haired girl wore the traditional female Sailor Senshi garb.

"Sup, mom, dad. We're your kids and um… damn this is awkward." the boy introduced himself.

"Hey, mom and dad! I'm Lauren!" The girl happily chimed in, hugging Eris and Larry.

"And I'm Tyler. In Sailor form, I'm Sailor Zephyr Eris."

"And you can call me Sailor Quantum Varuna!"

Upon hearing this, Eris and Larry had confused looks.

"What's wrong, mom and dad?" Quantum Varuna asked them.

"No, it's great to finally meet who'll be our kids," Eris replied, still reeling over the fact she'll be giving birth to two kids and dreading two labor hospital trips. "Heck, naming my kids Tyler and Lauren makes sense considering…" She said this, eyeing and chuckling with Larry.

Larry nodded. "...yeah."

Zephyr Eris smiled. "Yeah, we already know about that crazy situation you two had to fight that dragon that switched y'alls genders."

Quantum Varuna added. "And it was because of that you two became closer than ever before. Mom got to know what it was like being a dude and dad got in touch with his girly side. Then, just now mom turned into uncle Tyler again and those two split."

Zephyr Eris sighed. "Kinda wish uncle Tyler were here with us. He sounds like a cool guy."

Eris smiled as she hugged her future kids. "He'd be proud of you two and he'll be with us in spirit." She looked at Zephyr Eris. "And I named you after him. So, how's that for a tribute, Tyler?"

Zephyr Eris replied happily. "I like it, mom."

Larry pointed to Quantum Varuna. "Ok, but why are you Quantum Varuna? Shouldn't you be Quantum Eris? Did Future Tyra pass her powers to you?"

Nodding, Quantum Varuna corrected him. "Yeah, she did. Mom could only pass hers to Tyler since he's older than me. I was born a year and a half later. So, aunts Tyra and Helena had a daughter together. Helena gave her power to their daughter. They had no other child, so aunt Tyran felt very generous to pass her powers to me. It worked out great!"

"Wait, Tyra and Helena had a child?" Eris turned to Sailors Varuna and Quaoar, who was seen conversing with a dark-haired preteen Latina girl garbed in a Sailor uniform. "Explain? Are women somehow finally able to produce offspring without a man? What kinda crazy technology was invented to make this happen?"

"Sperm donation," Zephyr Eris and Quantum Varuna chimed in, causing Eris to facepalm.

"Oh, right… I feel so dumb now," Eris groaned.

"So, who's the father?" Larry queried.

"You won't believe who it is," giggled Quantum Varuna.

"Wait, what?! Mokuba is your father?!" Sailor Varuna balked over this.

"Yep, and he helped name me with you," the Latina girl proudly smiled. "You three named me Lydia."

"Lydia Vanderbilt-Sousa?" asked Sailor Quaoar.

"Yep, that's right! And in this form, I'm Sailor Floral Quaoar!" She revealed her Sailor title.

"So, while you got Helena's powers, I passed mine to Taylor and Larry's daughter? Huh, not quite what I expected," Tyra said. "But, us picking Mokuba to be the sperm donor makes sense."

"You two had a long talk with uncle Seto and aunt Lyn about asking dad to donate sperm to impregnate Helena-momma," Floral Quaoar said. "It turned out great." She turned and spotted Mokuba arrive with Seto and Lyn. "Oh, speaking of... DAD!" She waved over to Mokuba's direction.

Hearing this, Mokuba paused and blinked awkwardly. "...uh, dad?"

Lyn was confused. "What's going on, Mokuba?"

Floral Quaoar ran over to greet Mokuba. "It's good to meet you, dad. Thank you from the future."

"The future?" Seto was just as confused.

Sailors Varuna and Quaoar approached the Kaiba family.

"Tyra, mind explaining this?" Lyn asked Varuna.

Varuna and Quaoar exchanged sneaky grins.

"Wait, 'til we catch you up. And Mokuba, yeah, you're technically the dad," Varuna chuckled.

A tall Nigerian pre-teenage boy garbed in a male Sailor uniform chatted with Sailor Ixion.

"So, in the future, I adopt you?" Ixion asked the preteen.

"Yes, you rescued me from a disaster and nursed me to health. When you learned I had no family left, I offered to care for me. When no one else wanted to adopt you, you did. You wanted a child, but had no husband. You were in a relationship with Ayanna. So, you two agreed to take me in."

"I see. I end up with Ayanna and you become my adopted son," Ixion smiled learning of her future. "Somehow, I'm ok with this."

"And you pass your powers to me, mother."

"So, what's your Sailor title, Tyrone?"

"I'm Sailor Toxic Ixion. Mother, where's Ayanna? I'd like to see her. Not only did you two raise me, but trained me in the art of combat and medicine."

"Why don't I call her up and we can meet up somewhere?" Ixion offered, taking out her phone.

Sailor Haumea and Tristan Taylor finally got acquainted with their future daughter, Isolde Wong-Taylor, Sailor Desert Haumea.

The half-Japanese and Chinese preteen girl giggled as she's seen deadlifting Tristan and putting him on her shoulder.

"Heheh, I can see where you got your strength from, Isolde," Haumea laughed.

"I'm sooo proud my daughter's gonna be big and strong!" Tristan yelled out.

Sailor Makemake and Duke Devlin met with their future daughter, Marsha Nosaka-Devlin/Sailor Spectral Makemake.

"Is this how she greets her father?" Makemake asked, watching Desert Haumea pressing Tristan over her head.

"Heheh, yeah, this is their father and daughter bonding," Spectral Makemake said. "Don't worry, dad. I'm much more proper."

Devlin sighed with relief. "Glad to hear that."

Finally, the moment of truth came for Sailor Orcus and Kensuke Rainer. A light brown-haired girl garbed in a Sailor uniform and a BlackVeemon approached the two.

"Mom, dad…" The girl muttered in a shy demeanor. "I'm Rosa Denton-Rainer. You can also call me Sailor Phantom Orcus."

"And I'm her partner, BlackVeemon!" The dark dragon Digimon greeted them.

"Yo, and I'm Veemon!" Kensuke's partner chimed in.

Orcus and Kensuke exchanged awkward looks. They weren't sure what to make of having a daughter, especially after all they've been through. However, with Zeed X behind them, the couple found a reason to be happy.

"Look, I know what you two went through, but I've waited to meet you," Phantom Orcus took their hands.

"Wanna give them some room?" Veemon asked BlackVeemon.

"Sure," BlackVeemon nodded as he left with Veemon.

"So, you're our daughter?" Orcus asked the girl.

"Who chose the name Rosa?" Kensuke asked.

"You did, dad."

Suddenly, Kensuke pulled Phantom Orcus into a hug and cried. Orcus watched father and daughter bond. Not one to be left out, Orcus joined in and hugged their future daughter.

"Thanks for showing up like this, Rosa," Orcus said, hugging her future daughter.

"You have no idea how much we needed this," Kensuke said lovingly.

"I am y'alls biggest pride and joy," Phantom Orcus's face warmed being given the attention she deserved.

Watching the Outers & Kuipers and their lovers bond with their children, Sailor Sedna, Dimitri & Faith, and Athena & PinkPatamon were happy to see this happen after an emotionally intense and draining battle against Zeed X.

"They needed this, Karin," Dimitri stated.

"Agreed and to get to know their kids, too," Sedna concurred.

"I'm happy my friends were finally allowed to come here," Athena said, watching her friends bond with their families.

"Looks like Neo-Queen Serenity from the future ok'd this," Faith said.

"I'm glad she did," Sedna smiled. She very briefly watched Orcus and Kensuke hugging Phantom Orcus. "And brother finally meets his daughter. I'm so happy for him."

"Rosa and I are the bestest of the best of friends. Not only that, but she's also my cousin," Athena said.

"Aunt Karin! Uncle Dimitri! I'm so happy to see you!" Phantom Orcus waved to Sedna and Dimitri. She floated up and flew over to meet with them.

"I'm just glad she doesn't have to inherit any of my curses. That's all I can ask for," Kensuke muttered.

Sailor Orcus watched her future daughter hugging Athena. "...I agree."

Athena and Phantom Orcus grabbed each other's hands and nuzzled each other's noses.

"Wanna go explore Legend HQs, Rosa? I'll show you all the cool hero tributes they keep here!" Athena offered.

"Cool! I wanna see how it compares to the future Legend HQs. This place is smaller than the one in the future."

Athena shrugged. "Obviously. C'mon, this way!" She flew around with Phantom Orcus.

"The kids will be fine. Now, I think it's time to hear what Ford has to tell us," Dimitri said.

Sedna nodded. "Right."

xxxxx

After making their introductions to their future children, the Outer and Kuiper Senshi went up to join some of the heroes to meet with Ford (Story).

"Well, here we are and congrats on ending Zeed X's existence," Ford (Story) stated, smiling in a Stepford manner. "But, what about the aftermath, unlike past stories? What are you heroes going to do? With the way things went down, the statements said by Zeed X, and especially YYGDM-01 becoming an Apex Dimension with no permanent restoration illustrates his point of things never being the same. I just wonder if you guys really understand the hell the author and his contributors went through in real life to do your tales, but in the end, the reward feels so goddamned hollow."

(Cue The Sixth Station - Spirited Away)

Then, while covering his face, Ford (Story) began to cry and sobbed. Everyone seeing this is shocked and saddened. They were beginning to learn his brief statements.

However, Kensuke and Christina remained quiet, but they are genuinely shocked and hurt, learning the implications that Ford (Story)'s creator is the one that came up with Zeed X's existence. They couldn't believe Ford (Story)'s creator was indirectly responsible for permanently destroying their reputations.

Takato addressed Ford (Story). "Our entire journey put the author and his contributors through hell? Man, that's just sad to hear about."

Sailor Moon concurred. "I feel bad just thinking about all that."

Kotori walked right up to Ford (Story). "Wait, so let me get this straight. Your creator was the one who made Zeed X? Does he not know that guy nearly killed us all?"

Ford (Story) merely nodded.

Karin gets taken aback. "It can't be. His creation put my brother and Christina through so much hell!" She screamed passionately all while glancing over Kensuke and Christina's way.

Then, both Kensuke and Christina quietly walked out of the conference room. Ford (Story) noticed this and visibly frowned.

"Brother? Christina?" Karin went to follow them, but Dimitri stopped her.

"Give them some alone time, Karin. They deserve that much after all they went through," Dimitri stated.

xxxxx

As they entered the lobby, Kensuke and Sailor Orcus exchanged words before planning their next move.

"Are you sure you don't want us to bring Rosa? We just met her," Orcus said.

"Where I'm going, I wouldn't want her to see what I'm going to do. I wouldn't want Athena to see either. I mean, you could take her…"

Nodding, Sailor Orcus replied. "I can wait to surprise my mom with Rosa. I have something I need to get off my chest with her."

"All right, whenever you're ready," Kensuke nodded.

xxxxx

Jessica approached Ford (Story). "Are you ok with telling them this, Ford?"

"I am," Ford (Story) replied to Jessica.

Kara muttered. "Geez, from what you guys described, you went through one hell of an ordeal." She turned to Alec. "What do you think of this?"

Alec shook his head. "What else is there for me to say?"

"What's there to be down about, guys? We beat Zeed X! We freaking saved the omniverse!" Takuya tried cheering up his friends and cohorts.

"Takuya…" Yugi muttered.

"Don't forget Tai and his friends played their part in that battle, especially Taichi and Ascendancy Instinct," Sailor Pluto reminded the overzealous Warrior of Fire. "We helped slow Zeed X's robot down and opened up the Planet X dome."

"Yeah, and even if we did finish off Zeed X… I don't know, man," Yusuke sighed.

"Just learning Ford's creator made Zeed X became a bigger pill to swallow," said Takato. "And now our friend, Tai, has a few years to live after he made that deal. Our victory just feels hollow… and not genuinely feel good. This just feels bittersweet."

"Bittersweet is exactly what this victory feels like," Sailor Moon said, staring outside. She saw crowds of people cheering them on outside. "As long as we're still able to defend the people, we can make sure no enemies like Zeed X can disrupt our peace, but since that last battle, I do wonder… how much longer can we keep this up? How much longer can I keep this up?"

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/South America/Andes Mountain Region

As Kensuke stood in solitude on the summit of the Andes Mountain region, he looked at the skies in despondency. Upon listening to Ford (Story)'s words repeatedly, him indirectly responsible for Zeed X's creation alongside being behind the events of Cross Generations, Ford (Story) indirectly defeating him instead of Zeed X and past villains, dealing with the reality that Tai will eventually die thanks to the deal with the Overseer, and with Kensuke's own reputation of the omniverse hating him; this was all beyond too much for him to handle.

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Kensuke let out a colossal scream filled with anguish. His sunglasses covered his internal sadness and tears.

xxxxx

Kensuke's dimensional screams are heard throughout the rest of YYGDM-01, DF-616, XLR-8, DF-616 Prime, GCLK-1113, Character Corner, AC-TP, and the rest of the omniverse.

xxxxx

Dimension: DF-616/Zhuqiaomon's Palace

Elsewhere, Zhuqiaomon felt and heard the screams from the ill-omened Accel Ascendant. The phoenix holy beast could only give a sadistic smirk and thought, Serves him right.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/South America/Andes Mountain Region

Returning back to Kensuke's location, the demoralized Accel Ascendant continued screaming with tears filling his eyes. Kensuke's sunglasses are permanently destroyed, revealing his teary eyes. Eventually, he stopped and covered his face in continue crying.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Denton Household/Sydney, Australia

Shortly after leaving upon seeing Ford (Story) crying, Christina returned to Australia to reunite with her mother.

"Christina, this is a surprise, honey." Diane was taken aback by her daughter's unexpected arrival. She got up and headed over to hug Christina.

"Yeah… good to see you again, mom," Christina muttered dryly, merely patting her mother's back.

"Honey, where's Kensuke?"

"He dropped me off… but he had to go clear his head. He's only coming back to pick me up later."

"Is he doing well?"

Christina started crying over her mother's shoulder. "He's fine, mom. He just needs time to himself!" She sobbed and clutched Diane's back.

Diane realized something was wrong and pulled away from Christina. She looked at Christina's sobbing face.

"Tell me what's wrong, honey."

"Mom, you have to know… I've been keeping this hidden far too long."

"What are you talking about?"

Answering her mother's concern, Christina whipped out her Henshin Stick and in despair and crying, transformed into Sailor Orcus. Diane witnessed her daughter's heroic revelation and cupped her mouth.

"Oh god…" Diane gasped, taking in the reality that her daughter's a superhero. "Christina?!"

"Yeah, I'm a Sailor Senshi, mom. I'm Sailor Orcus. In fact, that's partly why I moved from here and decided to become part of Miss Setsuna's foreign exchange program," Orcus explained her initial reasoning for her departure. "I'm sorry I didn't come clean, but I was duty bound not to reveal my identity to anyone outside my Senshi circle."

Diane walked up and checked over her daughter's Sailor garb. She touched Orcus's bodice, chest bow, and skirt.

"It's not a cosplay, mom. This is real. I am Sailor Orcus. Was my transformation not proof enough?"

"No, I believe you. This is just hard to believe… my daughter's both an idol and a superhero. This is much for a mother to take," Diane genuinely smiled, shaking her head. "Not that I'm against you doing the superhero thing, honey!"

"Right… so, you're not mad? Naturally, you'd advise against me doing anything dangerous."

"By revealing yourself to me against the wishes of your friends, you've shown me courage, Christina. You've shown me you've become independent. The fact you've been doing well as an idol…"

"Well, I haven't been so much of an idol lately. I've had to take a sabbatical due to those crazy fanatics. It's a demanding profession. So, I've just stuck to voice acting and become part of Project Miku Hatsune's sponsorships just dressing up as Miku."

"Well, between those and now… this? You've been keeping yourself busy, Christina. I'm happy for you," Diane became enthralled with her daughter's endeavors.

"That's not all. Hold on…" Sailor Orcus then conjured her spirit partner, Razor the Bat.

Upon seeing the winged mammal, Diane shrieked. "Christina! You've got… you've got a bat on your shoulder!"

"Yeah? Razor, say hi to mom. Mom, this is Razor."

Razor bowed. "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Denton. I've always wanted to meet you, but Christina's had to keep me hidden every time we came to see you."

Diane cautiously approached Razor and poked his face.

"Ow! That hurt! No poking!"

"You're really real!"

Scratching his face, Razor whispered to Orcus. "No offense, but your mom's kinda dense."

"She's just reacting to you. Can you blame her?" Orcus sighed. "Ok, so the bat's out of the bag."

"Who else knows about this?"

"Besides you, my friends Karin, Jami, Taylor, Tyra, and Helena. Not to mention the other Sailor Senshi and the other heroes of Japan. Beyond them, no one else."

"Does Kensuke know?"

"Of course he does. Mom, can you keep this between us?"

Diane nodded. "Of course, honey. No one else will know."

"Thanks, mom," Orcus then hugged Diane.

Unbeknownst to the two, someone had arrived to check on Diane. The individual was shocked by the turn of events. He quietly spied on the entire scene and already recorded Christina's transformation to the Kuiper Belt Senshi. He escaped without anyone noticing as he reported his finding to his boss.

"Oh man, he's not going to believe this!" the photographer muttered, trying to comprehend what he had just seen.

xxxxx

After leaving her mother's place, Christina walked out and let out a sigh.

"I'm glad to have that behind me. Now I try to readjust my life from now on." Christina stared at the sky, waiting for Kensuke to come to pick her up.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Memoria

In the realm of Memoria, Mnemosyne is seen outside of the front doors of her mansion. Then, she saw a portal open up, releasing Sailor Pluto and John Smith.

Mnemosyne narrowed her eyes. "Sailor Pluto."

Sailor Pluto calmly addressed her. "It's been a while, Mnemosyne."

As she materialized near the couple, Mnemosyne appeared to them. She looked like a youthful woman with long curly auburn hair, ash green eyes, and garbed in a Greek pistachio dress.

"It's the Titan personification of memories and the mother of muses," Volodramon acknowledged Mnemosyne.

The mother of muses smiled ironically. "Oh, the clone of that Time Lord. I know you've been busy with your new friend, you haven't had time to come see your old friend. Oh wait, you're the Time Guardian. You don't have time for former acquaintances no longer worth it."

"Mnemosyne…" Sailor Pluto tried to reason with her.

Mnemosyne turned her back to the Time Guardian and Volodramon.

"I know it's been a long, Mnemosyne, but hear me… I've thought of you long and hard," Pluto said apologetically, bowing her head and seemingly asking for forgiveness.

Hearing this, Mnemosyne folded her arms and sighed. Her frown curved into a smile.

xxxxx

Flashback/Dimension: YYGDM-01/Memoria

"Do you realize what you've done, Pluto?! Because Skogul died, I can't allow her to become my successor." Mnemosyne said with a tone of indignance. "So much for your pride as a time guardian."

"How was I supposed to prevent an event like Ragnarok?! Between that and Metalia's attack on the Moon Kingdom, there's no way I could've been at two places at once! And even if I wanted to join the fight to save Skogul, I wasn't allowed to leave my post!" Sailor Pluto angrily got heated with her colleague.

"You could've made exceptions, especially for Skogul!" Mnemosyne snapped back. "Now, she's gone along with Asgard." She turned her back to Pluto, not even looking her in the eyes. She muttered coldly. "Leave."

"Mnemosyne, please…!"

"Leave my grounds right now, Pluto, and never return here."

"Then, why didn't you go and rescue Skogul yourself when you had the chance? Both of us could've?!"

Having heard enough, Mnemosyne whipped around and scowled. "Be gone, Pluto."

"As you wish…" Sailor Pluto turned, saddened by her friendship being crushed by Mnemosyne.

It would remain that way for millennia until now.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Memoria

"That would've seemed long ago, but I remember our unfortunate fallout as if it were yesterday," Mnemosyne reminisced.

Pluto conveyed regret. "All just so one of us could claim Skogul to be our student. As much as I wanted her to take my place as Time Guardian, you wanted her to be your next Memoria guardian."

Mnemosyne sighed. "Yes, but alas you took Skogul under your wing, Pluto. Had Ragnarok not occurred, Skogul's training would've been complete under your watch and she may have very well been the Time Guardian in your place. If Ragnarok hadn't claimed Skogul's life, she would've been the one to meet Chibiusa and the Sailor Senshi." She walked up to Pluto and put a hand on Pluto's right shoulder. "I think plenty of time has passed for us to reconcile. Thank you for coming here to see me again. And I'm sorry for taking my frustrations out on you and ending our beautiful friendship."

Pluto raised her head with a smile. "I'm relieved, my old friend."

"I know Skogul has forged a relationship with that young Thai man named Ford. He has already become my successor." Mnemosyne stated.

"He has? Since when if I may ask?" Volodramon queried to the mother of muses.

"Recently, he came to me when he was killed during the battle against Rebellious Homura," Mnemosyne answered. "In exchange for his life restoration, he agreed to become the successor to Memoria." She turned toward Pluto. "This means Skogul will be meeting me soon. If you're willing to permit, then I'd like to see your former student."

As Mnemosyne passed this offer, Sailor Pluto turned to Volodramon, who simply nodded.

"It's your call and honestly Jessica should make that decision," Volodramon said.

Pluto nodded and turned to Mnemosyne. "I'm ok with this. You'll know when Skogul will be ready to meet you."

"I'd like to see her as soon as possible."

"Then, I will pass the message along," Pluto said as she and Mnemosyne conversed and headed for the latter's palace.

As he followed them, Volodramon noticed Pluto and Mnemosyne exchange a genuinely pleasant conversation.

"Seems you two have put your past differences. This will heal a broken friendship," muttered Volodramon.

"Tell me more about that Lycan goddaughter of yours, Pluto," Mnemosyne said. "Are you prepping her to take your place now you're willing to let Skogul go into Memoria?"

"That's the idea," the Time Guardian honestly replied. "When Hina is finally able, I intend to step down…"

"And settle down with John," Mnemosyne winked to her old friend.

"Well, yes, this will free me up for a lot of space and time adventures with him. Somewhere along the way, we'll find a place for us to settle down for good," Pluto already had her future planned out.

"Are you willing to let go of your pride as a Time Guardian for freedom?" The mother of muses asked her. "Queen Serenity has long passed and her daughter has allowed you to seek freedom. This is your chance to be more flexible while Jessica is still able to substitute for you when you need time away with John."

Having heard this from Mnemosyne, Pluto briefly fell silent and turned around with a smile. "Perhaps I will, Mnemosyne." She said this while observing Volodramon. "John is my freedom."

xxxxx

Dimension: GCLK-113/Tennozu Memorial (天王洲記念館)/Tennozu District, Tokyo (天王洲区, 東京)

Among hundreds of gravestones made for the victims who died during the last Apocalypse Virus pandemic, one gravestone was made in honor of a dark witch turned hero: Rebellious Homura.

Madoka, Homura, Shu, Gai, Inori, and Mana stood on one side; the girls carried with them flowers. Ayase, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, Nagisa, Argo, Shibungi, Oogumo, Tsugumi, Kenji, Kyo, Daryl Yan, Haruka Ouma, Taiyou & Hackmon, Ritsu, Souta, Yahiro, Kanon, Arisa, Helio Kaiba, and Kurachi paid their respects to Rebellious Homura's memorial.

Besides them are Kazuto Kirigaya (GCLK-1113), Asuna Yuuki (GCLK-1113), Ryotaro Tsuboi, Suguha Kirigaya, Shino Asada, Andrew Gilbert Mills, Keiko Ayano, and Rika Shinozaki.

"I think all of us have said and made peace with the other Homura," Shu said. "Madoka, anything else?"

"One more," Madoka approached Rebellious Homura's memorial. She watched as Homura walked beside her.

"Go on, Madoka," Homura encouraged her.

Turning to face Rebellious Homura's memorial, Madoka opened her hand unveiling an empty Soul Gem. This used to belong to Rebellious Homura. She knelt down and placed the old soul container next to Rebellious Homura's gravestone.

"Thank you, other Homura, for giving your life for us and ensuring we're all still here. We love you," Madoka smiled with tears.

"One more thing," Homura said.

With that, Madoka and Homura raised their hands. They summoned the Rebellious Witch's Singer's Sword and Dancer's Sword. They held the swords up in honor of Rebellious Homura.

"She'd like this, wouldn't she, Homura?" The pink-haired young woman asked her dark-haired friend.

"She would've been happy, Madoka."

"Other Homura, we will never forget you," Madoka whispered, closing her eyes. She pictured Rebellious Homura clad in a white gown. I especially won't forget you. I love you. She thought as she grabbed Homura's free hand.

Following the memorial service, a portal opened for Madoka, Homura, Shu, Gai, Inori, and Mana to leave.

"Awww, you have to go now? But, y'all just got here." Sayaka sighed.

"So, coming and going as y'all, please? Wish you'd stick around," Kyoko snorted.

"We'd love to, but Tai and Sora have their wedding and we want to be there to see it," Shu said.

"Tell them we're all happy for them," Mami said.

Nodding, Inori replied. "We will."

Mana quickly grabbed both Gai and Homura's arms. She giggled. "C'mon, Gai and Homuhomu, we don't wanna miss the wedding! Oh, Gai, surely we'll get married, too?"

"Whenever you're ready, Mana," Gai humored his rose-haired girlfriend.

"And Homuhomu will be my best girl for that wedding, won't you?" Mana playfully winked to Homura, who sweatdropped.

"Uh… yeah, sure. I guess," Homura rolled her eyes, doing her best to placate Mana's wishes.

"We can both be your best girls, Mana! And Inori as well!" Madoka happily chimed in.

Mana narrowed her eyes and huffed. "But, I just want Homuhomu."

"Are we all set, gang?" Shu asked before turning to his GCLK-113 friends. "I don't know when we'll be back, but I know you'll continue holding down the fort here. Ayase, Sayaka, and Kyoko, continue leading everyone here."

Ayase gave a thumbs up. "Piece of cake. Sayaka, Kyoko, and I got everything under control!" She got behind Sayaka and Kyoko. Then, she squeezed their asses.

Both Sayaka and Kyoko blushed as their third partner copped a feel on them, which they didn't mind at all.

"Goodbye!" Nagisa merrily waved to the departing group.

"Really wish you'd come back and stay," Argo said.

"The dimension we're staying in is our new home. We'll drop by once in a while," Shu reassured them. "This isn't goodbye."

"Just a 'see you later' then, right?" Tsugumi smirked. "We can live with that, but y'all better come and visit us! Or, I'll be gnawing on your heads!"

Kenji snickered. "Oh relax, they'll drop by every now and then. At least, they better."

"We're off. Take care, everyone!" Shu called out.

"You all take care of yourselves!" Madoka waved and blew kisses to her loved ones.

Suddenly, Kyubey popped up on Homura's right shoulder.

"Leaving without me?" Kyubey asked the dark-haired woman, who promptly grabbed him off her shoulder.

Homura stared intently into Kyubey's beady red eyes. "And you better be on your best behavior. You hear?"

Kyubey nodded. "...yeah, I will."

"See y'all again!" Sayaka called out as the portal closed. "Even if they don't come back, they're happy where they're at." She turned to Ayase and Sayaka. "All of us here, especially us three have a lot of work to do."

Kyoko and Ayase took it as 'work' behind the scenes.

"Hell yeah. No way we're letting pinkette and goth girl show us up," Kyoko sensually grinned.

"If Shu and Gai think they can outdo me in love making, they got another thing coming!" Ayase boasted as she, Ayase, and Kyoko held each other's hands.

"Let's make our next three-way the best!" The ladies shouted in unison.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Shinjuku Central Park (新宿中央公園)/Shinjuku District, Tokyo(新宿区, 東京)

Meanwhile, specific heroes and their associates convene to meet with SliferGigaSeadramon, ObeliskMegaGargomon, and RaPhoenixmon; alongside the items of their respective Triad deities.

Back in 2008, the fifth anniversary since the heroes defeated Pharaohmon, this is the same area where the YYGDM-01 heroes had their break, only to be ruined by Paradixalmon and his forces. This was when the foundations of the Triad started, but this was also a way for YYGDM-01 to connect with other dimensions and expand their grandiloquent reputations.

The fates from the gods have been decided.

ObeliskMegaGargomon grunted as he gazed over the onlookers.

"So, that's your decision, ObeliskMegaGargomon?" Slade Matrix asked the Obelisk-themed Digideity.

Growling, ObeliskMegaGargomon answered and still his grumpy self. "Yes, and I don't ever want anyone to bother me again. Let me rest in the space between dimension XLR-8 and the Nexus."

"Whatever you want," Slade nodded.

With that, ObeliskMegaGargomon prepared to shrink down inside his gem container.

Before making his departure, ObeliskMegaGargomon pivoted to SliferGigaSeadramon and RaPhoenixmon.

"Guess this is it. At least not for another few millennia?" RaPhoenixmon asked him.

"Nah, he'll probably be awake again when someone finds his gem," sardonically remarked SliferGigaSeadramon.

"I'll be glad to not hear you run your mouth, you pothead," scoffed ObeliskMegaGargomon. "I swear if a Terriermon finds me, it'll be a moment too soon."

Upon hearing this, Terriermon yelped and hid behind Henry.

"And I know there's that chatty Terriermon among you! Be glad I'm not dunking his smartass into soy sauce and eating him like a dumpling!" ObeliskMegaGargomon bellowed.

"I was never here," fearfully muttered Terriermon.

"Hehehe, don't worry we won't tell," Inumon chuckled.

As ObeliskMegaGargomon's body glowed blue, the Digideity shrank and fitted his essence in the gem. Kensuke picked up said gem and handed it to Slade Matrix.

"See it that no one ever finds this," Kensuke requested.

"Don't worry. Where he's going, he'll be resting easy for a long time," Slade reassured him.

Tai, Agumon, and Max approached SliferGigaSeadramon and the Digicores.

"Listen, SliferGigaSeadramon, we were given some strict orders from Lord Beerusmon to not use your Digicores for a while," Tai informed the crimson Digideity.

"Oh yeah, he did say to not use my Digicores. Much as I don't like that lazy ass cat, he's right you should give my wish orbs a break," SliferGigaSeadramon said.

"Lord Beerusmon suggested a year, maybe a little longer," Max said. "I've come to decide to prevent overuse of the Digicores. I've looked into dimension DF-616 Prime, their Digicores not only accumulated dark energy from overuse but were corrupted by that dimension's enemies. As a result, seven Millenniummon monsters were born. We've seen what would happen if our Digicores became tainted. After Black Omega X took SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores, he and his colleagues corrupted the orbs and conjured the Shadow Dramons. The last thing we need is for us to overuse the Digicores and allow for such monsters to materialize. So, I'm sealing SliferGigaSeadramon's Digicores and taking them to Other World. I've already discussed this with Azulongmon, BanchoLeomon, and Falcomon. They've given approval. So, for a year and a half starting now, there'll be no access to the Digicores. After that determined time, the Digicores may be used, but the wishes had better be for a good cause."

"I'm for it," Tai said. "And I'm sure SliferGigaSeadramon would love to rest. Right, big smoke?"

SliferGigaSeadramon puffed smoke from his mouth. "Yeeaah, dudes. Sounds like a plan. Been meaning to catch some Zzzzzs."

Agumon sighed. "Take it easy, SliferGigaSeadramon. I hope we'll see each other again."

"Later, dudes! Oh, and tell the cat he stinks!" SliferGigaSeadramon roared as he vanished back into his Digicores to sleep for a determined year and a half.

"That leaves just one," Max turned toward RaPhoenixmon, who loomed over the YYGDM-01 group.

Rei and Cammy Hino approached RaPhoenixmon. The golden-armored phoenix dragon lowered its face, staring over the Dragon Gazer's Mirror, which Cammy held.

"Cammy, you know what to do, right?" Rei asked her younger sister.

Nodding, Cammy seemed reluctant to relinquish the mirror.

"Cammy Hino. Don't be afraid to let go," RaPhoenixmon wisely advised the Digital Priestess's reincarnation. "You have the spirit of Eri within you to rely on. And you've already shown to be strong without the mirror. Kensuke gave you the mirror so we'd met for the sole purpose of augmenting your holy powers and clairvoyance. You won't need the mirror."

Before Cammy could say anything, Shingo Tsukino patted Cammy's shoulder.

"Shingo? What should I do?"

"It's your choice, but I think RaPhoenixmon wants to go back to her realm with the mirror."

"If she says your powers have augmented by the mirror, then you have accessed Eri's latent power," Rei advised Cammy.

As she turned to RaPhoenixmon, Cammy flipped the mirror around and placed it in RaPhoenixmon's massive maw. RaPhoenixmon closed her jaws and swallowed the mirror.

"Before I depart, Hino sisters. I know you've been facing troubled dilemmas with the Yami Houou essence. Be ready whenever it, continuing to use your father's body as a host, resurfaces to attack you two. Be on guard. Rei, you and the Houou, must be ready. And Cammy, you have Eri's power to help your friends. When you're together, not even that Yami Houou essence stands a chance."

"Thanks, RaPhoenixmon. Even if things do take a worse turn, the Yami Houou remnant won't ruin our lives," Cammy vowed as she and Rei nodded to each other.

"Farewell, friends," RaPhoenixmon vanished in a veil of divine golden flames. A portal opened up and pulled RaPhoenixmon's essence into it.

"Where did RaPhoenixmon go?" Takato asked.

"Back to her own realm," answered Max. "And now all three of the Digideities can rest."

"Well, ObeliskMegaGargomon and RaPhoenixmon will," Tai stated. "We'll probably see SliferGigaSeadramon again since you're looking after his Digicores, Max."

"Simms and I will keep them sealed for that determined time," Max said.

"Now, there's one more settlement to resolve," Beerusmon floated over to Rei and Cammy. His divine eyes witnessed the Houou emerge from Rei. "All right, you flaming poultry. This may be the last time we see each other… at least until this woman's life expires and you go searching for a new vessel rental."

The Houou replied sardonically. "Still calling me a poultry, you lazy naked rat."

"Cat!"

"Makes no difference to me, Beerusmon. I'll be with Rei Hino for as long as she's able. However, the next time we cross paths, you may not even be the God of Destruction anymore."

Hearing this, Beerusmon meticulously eyed Tai. "...nonsense. I intend to remain Digiverse 7's God of Destruction forever and ever!" He loudly boasted, which the Houou can easily see through his tough facade.

"Sure. Enjoy the rest of your divine life, 'Lord' Beerusmon." With that, she extended a flamed wing to Beerusmon.

Hesitant to shake hands with the cosmic force that bested him, Beerusmon cautiously leaned over and grabbed the Houou's wing.

"Ohoho, see, my lord? No tricks were involved!" Whismon laughed.

Cammy smiled over this. "Isn't this great, sis? We have two destructive deities making amends with each other!"

Rei replied, standing awkwardly between Beerusmon and her Houou's cloak. "Yeah… I just wish I wasn't caught between their tense union."

"Let me just say, good luck stamping out Yami Houou's remnants. That dark half is more trouble being allowed to continue to exist. You're on your own dealing with it. I don't intend to Hakai your demons away." Beerusmon reminded the Houou and her human vessel.

The Houou replied, reassuring the purple cat. "Worry not. Rei and I will deal with Yami Houou once and for all."

"Of course, it possessing dad is already more than enough trouble," Rei muttered as Usagi calmed her with a shoulder pat.

"Ok, we've got the whole deities thing resolved," Tai said.

Max let out a relaxed sigh. "Can't believe it's been four years. This is where our three dimensions united. Dimensions DF-616, YYGDM-01, and XLR-8 came together to fight common enemies. Now, the adventures end here."

(End theme)

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/DentonCorp

"WHAT?!" Bellowed a man from within his office. He had gotten a call from the photographer accomplice he hired to spy on his wife.

Sitting at his desk was an older man roughly in his late-50s. He wore a black business suit. His face looked aged from years of stress from his work. He gritted his teeth and gripped this office phone tightly.

"You saw Christina there and do what…?!" He couldn't believe what he was hearing based on the photographer's claim. As soon as he said this, the photographer emailed him a pic of Christina in full Sailor Orcus wardrobe. In fact, he took more pics to show Christina's transformation sequence.

Mr. Denton's eyes and mind absorbed the descriptive photos of his daughter's Sailor Orcus transformation.

"Christina's one of those Sailor Senshi?!" Mr. Denton exclaimed, seemingly jealous his daughter has gained fame and popularity. Any father would either be proud of their daughter's superheroics or be worried for their well beings.

Not Mr. Denton. He still held contempt for Christina causing his divorce from Diane. He had been accused of abusing his wife and daughter, prompting Christina to finally stand up to her father and call the authorities on him. The fallout from the divorce and the abuse nearly destroyed his career, but he bounced back thanks to dark money donors financing his secret projects. Having learned of his daughter's hero identity being exposed, Mr. Denton already conceived a revenge plot to destroy his daughter's life.

"What do you want to do with this, Mr. Denton? Do you want me to get rid of the photos? They are pictures of your daughter..."

"No," Mr. Denton replied with a conniving smirk. "We're going to expose this to the news. I want the public to know who my daughter is. Let's see how she deals with the fallout."

"Are you sure, Mr. Denton? There's a chance this may spike her idol popularity."

"True, but who says it can't have the opposite effect? The worst of humanity can come out and make her life miserable. Whatever privacy she has left will be null. It's time Christina learns the hard way when she burns bridges with me!" Mr. Denton declared.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Christina's Apartment/Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番)/Minato, Tokyo (港区, 東京)

(Cue Black Lagoon Ending - Don't Look Behind - Edison)

Upon returning home, Christina returned to her apartment. She noticed the door was open. Alarmed by this, she stormed in and saw the other Kuipers gathered near a television.

"Um, what are you guys doing here? Why the silence…?" Christina paused as her attention turned to her TV. She saw a reporter showing the photographs taken by Mr. Denton's accomplice.

"And these photographs were taken by an unconfirmed source just a few hours ago in Sydney, Australia. What you are seeing is a famous international pop idol and Miku Hatsune enthusiast, Christina Denton, seemingly transforming into one of the Sailor Senshi. We've yet to get word from Diane Denton, the mother of Christina, to confirm if these allegations toward her daughter are true. We will however get word from her father, Michael Denton…"

Dropping her purse and bag, Christina was at a loss for words. She saw her friends giving her worried glances.

"Is it true? You left to see grandma?" Rosa asked her deeply concerned.

"Christina, how did this happen?" Helena asked her.

"First off, you didn't even tell us you were leaving to see your mom," Jami said.

"And you just decided it was a good idea to show and tell your mom who you are?!" Tyra almost snapped at her.

"Tyra, calm down!" Karin called off the tall blonde.

"How is what I did any different from Sailor Moon and the others revealing their identities to their families?!" Christina quickly retorted, smacking a vase off a counter.

"Maybe because they arranged a designated location without some peeping tom or a paparazzi crew member spying on them," Karin plainly stated.

"How the fuck was I supposed to know someone was taking photographs near my mom's home?!"

"Well, isn't your mom still a famed celebrity?" queried Taylor.

"A retired singer, but still a public figure. She only takes on a few gigs here and there, but she's been living comfortably." Christina sighed. "Look, that's beside the point! Whoever took those photos, now my identity's been exposed! People are going to flock to me; the good and the bad! Now my stalker activity's shot up a thousandfold! Goodbye privacy!"

"Christina! Please calm down!" Dimitri called out to her.

"HOW CAN I BE CALM NOW?!" The Australian woman screamed, resisting any urge to tear out her hair and verbally attack her friends. "Do you realize what this means?! Now bad guys will use this as an excuse to target me, or worse use me to lure you guys out! Anyone can find me and attack me at my home. My agencies and sponsorships may even cut ties with me in fear of my life! As if the shit that Zeed X put me through was enough…!" She threw herself into a wall and sobbed.

"Momma!" Rosa pleaded to her.

"Christina! That's why we can protect you!" Karin walked over and pleaded to her. She reached for Christina, who smacked her hand away.

"Where the HELL were you to protect ME from Zeed X?! HUH?!" Christina shouted. "What makes YOU think YOU can protect ME now of all times?!"

"All right, Christina! That's enough! You apologize…!" Tyra demanded as Christina threw her purse at her.

"I don't have to apologize to ANYONE! GET OUT! ALL OF YOU!" She yelled out, pointing and showing them the door.

"But, aunt Christina…!" Athena spoke out only for PinkPatamon to stop her.

"Momma…!" Rosa cried, but BlackVeemon stopped her, too.

"Fine, we're leaving. You need space, but please don't shut us out," Karin said. "You're in a very serious situation here that'll affect your life."

"Spare me your lectures, fair leader," spitefully replied Christina, who stood beside the door. "Get out."

"Even me?!" Rosa shouted, who saw Christina turn away. "Mom…!"

"C'mon, let's go," Athena grabbed Rosa.

With that, the Kuipers, Dimitri & Faith, and Athena & PinkPatamon. As Karin turned around to ask her about Kensuke, Christina quickly closed the door in her face.

"Chris!" Razor the bat materialized on her right shoulder. "C'mon, don't shut your friends out of your life! You need them more than anything now!"

"When I meant everyone, I mean all of you," Christina gritted.

"What? But, you're kicking me out, too?!"

"Yes! I don't need anyone right now!"

"Chris!"

"Leave me alone, you fuzzy winged rat!" Christina slapped Razor away from her.

Razor went phasing through the door as he fell into Karin's arms.

"Christina?! Apologize and take Razor back now!" Karin demanded.

"You want the flying rat?! He's yours to adopt, Karin Osaka!"

Razor teared up in Karin's arms.

"Don't cry, Razor. Aunt Christina just needs time to rest," Athena tried to brighten the bat spirit's mood.

Rosa then kissed Razor's head. "Momma just needs to clear her head. Everything will be better. Maybe when daddy gets back."

"I hope so, little ones," the bat sighed deeply.

Christina walked into her living room and noticed she had the TV still on. As if her anger couldn't be any less contained, she saw the face of the man who nearly ruined her and her mother: Michael Denton. She turned off the mute and listened to what he had to say.

"...my daughter a superhero? Never a million years I would've imagined. Though, she wasn't much of a hero when she caused me and my wife's separation. Now that her identity has been exposed, she'll have more than crazed fans to worry about. Christina, I know you can hear this. Wherever you are, just now your life's gonna be a living hell now. But, don't worry. Should you need someone to turn to… your poppa's waiting for you."

Seething mad, Christina threw her remote at her TV and ripped some of her idol posters off the wall. She even spotted one of her dressed like Miku Hatsune and ripped it off a wall. Every picture that had anything to do with her idol career was torn off.

Christina stormed into her room. She closed the door and shut herself off from the rest of the world. Until Kensuke returned from his brief visit to dimension DF-616, she didn't want anyone else to disturb her.

"...I don't need anyone else… no one else…" Christina cried herself to sleep.

xxxxx

Elsewhere, in Athena's room, a doll sitting on the Ascendant child's bed started moving on its own. With Athena and her parents gone, the doll came to life and rolled off the bed. An evil smirk adorned the doll's face.

Perfect. All that time they've been gone away, I've been gaining control over this body! The doll thought. "I never thought I'd willfully be able to walk. Much less talk again, but I, Sailor Andes, will be out of this place! And I won't have to be hugged by that brat again!" She kicked open Athena's bedroom door and turned toward the balcony. "My one-way ticket to freedom!" She opened the balcony door.

As the doll stood on the balcony, a surge of dark bluish light poured out of the toy. The dark blue light materialized into the familiar shape of Sailor Andes, who took a deep whiff of the air.

"Freedom at last!" Sailor Andes boasted. "Now, I'm free to go about whatever I want!" She laughed maniacally for the world to hear.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/DentonCorp

Mr. Denton returned to his office to retrieve a lab coat. Now garbed in his coat, he pushed a combination code that made the back of his office split in two. He turned and faced a narrow path leading him into his private lab. He entered the path with the walls closing behind him.

He stumbled into a small laboratory where he sat down on a chair. He turned on a computer and flaring on a screen was a digitized image of GranDracmon.

An evil smirk formed on Mr. Denton's face. "Who could've imagined all this time… my daughter was with the nemesis of my creation this whole time. Kensuke Rainer, the enemy of my perfected achievement born from my contempt for heroes and their so-called justice, has mingled with my daughter? This couldn't be any more of a happy coincidence. Yes, now I can kill two big birds with one giant stone. Although, I don't have any more need for GranDracmon. GranDracmon's program ultimately became too corrupt for me to control and gained a will of its own, forgetting and cutting ties with his creator, me. I don't need to conjure another GranDracmon program. No, now I can launch my attacks more directly…"

Just then, his computer picked up on a source akin to GranDracmon's energy.

"Who or what could be triggering my program's sensors?" He confirmed the source and right on the screen, he saw live footage of Sailor Andes flying through the air. "Well, well, if it isn't the last remnant of GranDracmon's forces: Sailor Andes, who was charged with the task of eliminating Kensuke Rainer. Created by the combined blood of Kensuke and Sailor Sedna, she's the first of many evil cloned Senshi… I know just recently Cain Bearer acquired those Blood Senshi from an outside source. If Cain can have his own cloned Senshi to do his bidding, then so can I."

With that, he called for those within his organization to collect their latest experiment.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番)/Minato, Tokyo (港区, 東京)

"Free at last! Now, there's nothing that can stop me!" Sailor Andes shouted.

Just then, an electrified net shot in front of Andes and nabbed her. Still freshly revived, Andes had little power to fight back with. She fell and hit the ground covered entirely in an electrified net. Several armed soldiers came in and collected her, throwing her inside a van.

"Hey, what's the meaning of this?! I was supposed to be free!" Andes screeched as she kicked and screamed. As she turned to her right, she saw Mr. Denton sitting in front of her. "Hey, who the hell are you?"

"Would you believe me if I told you I'm your true father?"

Sailor Andes gasped. "...GranDracmon?"

"Not quite, but you will serve your purpose for me, dear."

(End theme)

xxxxx

Dimension: DF-616/Outer Space

Meanwhile, the evil digital tyrant returned to his homeworld and finished rebuilding his empire. Shortly after, he began recruiting new soldiers.

Floating out of his hover carrier, Burizalor emerged from his Buriza spaceship.

The Buriza army is seen cheering for their revived boss. Among them is a short rotund light blue-skinned female alien with short purple hair named Beribulumon.

Another is a short, yellow alien garbed in standard Buriza armor with a relatively large head and two antennae on top. This is Kikonomon.

Also among the masses are a lime green-skinned slender woman with neck-length white hair and eyebrows. Her uniform is a white and purple outfit with a green half circle under her chest. She also has on standard-issued white gloves and boots. This is Cheelaimon.

The other is an orange-skinned humanoid alien with shoulderless armor, dark green trousers, white gloves, and a woolly hat. He has yellow eyes with slitted pupils. There are wrinkles over his face, indicating his age. This is Lemomon.

Burizalor chortled and announced to the remnants of his minions. "Sorry for the wait, everyone. The emperor of the universe has returned!"

xxxxx

Dimension: DF-616/File Island

(Cue Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Walk Through The Fire)

A huge wedding ceremony was thrown for Taichi Kamiya and Sora Takenouchi. All of Taichi's friends alongside specific YYGDM-01 characters (namely Takato, Tai/Matt & Omegamon (YYGDM-01), Davis/Ken & Imperialdramon (YYGDM-01), and Athenamon (YYGDM-01)) and even the DF-616 Prime cast were invited. Tai is seen in his tuxedo, while Sora arrived in her wedding dress.

"Sora looks so beautiful in her wedding dress," Kari happily remarked on her soon-to-be sister-in-law's white wedding gown.

"Of course, I helped pick it out for her," Mimi said.

"Don't they look great?" Keke whispered to Max.

"Yeah, they sure do," nodded Max, proudly gazing over his parents making their marriage official.

Gennai addressed Tai and Sora. "Taichi Kamiya, do you take Sora Takenouchi to be your lawful wedded wife? Do you promise to love and cherish her in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all other, keep yourself only onto her, for as long as you both live?"

Tai resolutely nodded. "I do."

"And do you, Sora Takenouchi, take Taichi Kamiya to be your lawful wedded husband? Do you promise to love and cherish him in sickness and in health, for richer, for poorer, for better for worse, and forsaking all other, keeping yourself only onto him, for as long as you both love?"

Knowing full well Tai would be gone in a few years, Sora accepted this and nodded with tears. "I do."

"Now the rings," Gennai said.

Max opened Tai's wedding ring box and handed it to him. Keke opened Sora's ring box and handed it to her.

Both Tai and Sora faced each other with rings in their hands. They spoke in unison. "With this ring, I pledge my love and commitment."

The wedded couple slid the rings into each other's fingers.

Gennai quickly verified. "Then, by the power vested by me and the Digital World, witnessed by friends among us, I humbly call you husband and wife. And you may kiss the bride."

The Bearers of Courage and Love made their marriage official once and for all with a passionate kiss. Everyone in attendance cheered and clapped over the now married couple.

Athenamon (YYGDM-01) gleamed happily as she whispered next into Omegamon (YYGDM-01). "Doesn't this take you back?"

"It's been that long, hasn't it?" Omegamon (YYGDM-01) replied.

Tai (YYGDM-01) smiled over this end result. "Way to go, other me."

Tai (DF-616 Prime) added. "Man, this reminds me of when my Sora and I got married."

Biyomon cried with joy over her best friend being married to Tai. "Oh gosh, I think I've got pollen in my eyes."

Agumon blinked. "But, you never get allergies, Biyomon?"

Gojiramon snickered. "Biyomon's proud of Sora, that's what."

Max approached Tai and Sora. He pulled them into a hug and cried with happiness.

xxxxx

Later, the guests gathered for post-wedding festivities. Tai and Sora received gifts from their friends, families, and guests.

Suddenly, Tai and Agumon noticed Yamato & Gabumon, Davis & Veemon, and Ken & Wormmon meeting their YYGDM-01 counterparts and Athenamon (YYGDM-01). Tai and Agumon convened with their friends to meet their YYGDM-01 counterparts.

"So, you're my DF-616 counterpart?" Tai (YYGDM-01) said in the first meeting with his alternate version. "I heard you and the Matt of your world are Super Saiyan-like warriors named Ascendants. Right?"

"We sure are." Tai grinned. "Well, except you're talking to Yamato now not Matt. 'Yamato' is Matt's darker alter ego."

Matt (YYGDM-01) glared at his counterpart, "So, you're basically 'Vegeta'."

Yamato raised an eyebrow, "What of it, pretty boy?"

"You're one to talk." Matt (YYGDM-01) stated. "You're every bit as 'pretty' as me."

"Except I've had the pleasure of fighting and getting my hands dirty to help my partner fight enemies." Yamato pointed out the differences. "You sit back and order your Digimon like a lazy ass."

Matt (YYGDM-01) brushed his hair back and smiled, "I don't want my hair and skin messed up."

"What the hell are you made of?! Estrogen?!" Yamato growled. "Augh, you make wanna puke!"

Both Gabumons sweatdropped and laughed.

Tai (YYGDM-01) complemented the DF-616 version, "Y'know, I do have to admit I like that you're buffer than I am. I'm just tall and skinny."

"Hah, well I do train and eat well!" Tai chuckled.

"Whoa, so your girlfriend is some Android 18 knock-off?!" Davis (YYGDM-01) felt surprised. "Man, I so wish I could have a hot chick like that and be an Ascendant like you!"

"Heh, I don't wanna brag, but I'm so awesome," Davis smiled ever so proudly.

Both Kens sighed together.

Agumon asked his YYGDM-01 self and Gabumon (YYGDM-01), "So, you two are Athenamon's husbands?!"

"Technically," Agumon (YYGDM-01) answered. "When we fuse and become Omegamon, we become her one husband."

"I find it amazing there's a different form of digital fusion that combines specific humans with Digimon to form Ascendants," Athenamon (YYGDM-01) stated her intrigue with the Ascendant nature. "Sailor Sedna's boyfriend, Dimitri, is the first I've seen. He's quite strong... and according to Sedna, Dimitri trained under another version of me from his future."

"Yeah and I'm sure he'd like to talk to you, Lady Athenamon," Tai said to her.

Athenamon smiled at him, "Yes, I'm sure he will."

(End theme)

(Cue Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 OST - Summer Air)

The DF-616 Prime guests conversed with the DF-616 Digidestined and heroes.

"So, you guys have pretty much seen the end of your adventures and fighting days?" Tai asked Tai (DF-616 Prime).

"I wouldn't say it's the end. More like an extended reprieve," Tai (DF-616 Prime) replied. "I'm still training hard. Look, Tai, I know you only have a few years left to live."

"The difference is, I may not be able to come back. Not even with the Digicores can reverse things. Doing so would only bring Zeed X back to life and I'd rather us never go through that nightmare again. I've accepted my fate."

Tai (DF-616 Prime) smirked. "You have all my respect, other me."

X (DF-616 Prime) chimed in. "Likewise." He turned to Max. "Make sure Tai has every accommodation he may need in Other World."

Max replied. "You bet I will."

Elsewhere, Takato (DF-616 Prime) walked Takato around File Island discussing their personal lives and relationships with their respective Rikas.

"That's incredible to know another me destroyed the D-Reaper with the Life Bomb! That's a feat I can't even compare," Takato was in awe of his other self's biggest accomplishment.

"But, you overcame all those insecurities you've kept locked away for a long time, Takato," Takato (DF-616 Prime) reminded his YYGDM-01 self. "You forced Loki out of your own body and gained a level on par with a Level 3 Ascendant! Heck, you wield a phoenix spirit! I don't even have half the resources you've been utilizing. Frankly, I'm jealous."

Takato noticed Ruki Makino talking with Solar. "And your daughter, Ruki, turned out to be one heck of a fighter, huh?"

"Rika and I initially didn't want her to be one, but ultimately gave in when she convinced us it'd keep her out of trouble in school," Takato (DF-616 Prime) chuckled nervously, nearly regretting his decision. "Except, instead of picking fights with bullies, she and Solar tear each other apart. By the way, I was shocked to know your Rika was killed by dimension DF-616's Beelzebumon. My Beelzebumon simply hurt my Rika, but it's still something that hurts me to this day."

"My Rika wasn't gone for long," Takato said. "I think we can safely say our Rikas are hard to put down."

"Stubborn as they are, I agree!" Takato (DF-616 Prime) laughed with his YYGDM-01 self.

"Who knows? Maybe if I have a daughter, I could name her Ruki," Takato considered a name for his child one day.

As Tai conversed with his YYGDM-01 and DF-616 Prime counterparts, he just realized something and remembered something.

"Hey, Max. I'm curious about the whole Digimon multiverse thing," Tai addressed his concern with him.

"What is it? Oh, I see…" Max noted the three Tais, the two Davis, the two Takatos, and other 'gogglehead' leaders in attendance. "I'm glad you brought this up."

"What would happen if the Taichi from that Prime V-Tamers universe dies of old age? That would technically be the end of us all and the whole Digimon multiverse, right? He and his world are the lifeblood to keeps our Digimon multiverse intact. Right?" Tai queried.

"From what Simms told me, that much is true, but a safeguard was already put in place ages ago," Max answered. "Once the DVT-98 Taichi reaches the end of his life, it automatically resets to his birth on an endless loop. DVT-98 Taichi won't have any recollection that he was born, lived, and died consecutively many times before."

"So, he doesn't even know? Like at all?" Takato asked.

"That's a pretty shitty thing to do," Masaru said.

"Sadly, it's necessary to keep the Digimon multiverse preserved," Simms proclaimed.

"Still sucks, but what can we do" Tai sighed. "All I know, I won't be lucky like that Taichi. These are the last few years of my lifetime." He took Sora's hand. "And guess what guys? Sora has a surprise announcement. Something we've been keeping secret and wanted to tell y'all sooner, but the whole Black Ascendant and Zeed X threw huge wrenches to our plans. Sora?"

"Everyone," Sora smiled and blushed, caressing her belly. "I'm pregnant."

(End theme)

xxxxx

Dimension: Character Corner/San Antonio/Texas, United States

It has been some time since the united forces defeated Neo Grimhilde. Everything has been restored to normal. The slain heroes who fought in the conflict, including Ellen, are brought back to life. That includes Paris being restored and along with all its population. Kenta (Corner) is cured of Mist (YYGDM-01)'s STDs. While Anuli (Corner) is brought back to life, he kept his young adult appearance, knowing he's going to become the village's guardian and expand goodwill with trusted communities.

News spread in the dimension of Across Conventions Theme Park. The attractions based on Kensukeand XLR-8 in general were permanently removed. Any presence, name mentions, pictures, and memorials based on Kensuke (XLR-8) and Sailor Orcus (YYGDM-01) were removed from YYGDM-01's history and all of its related merchandise. Celesta X (DF-616) was rewritten to take Ken (XLR-8)'s place in all of the Triad's stories like Across Dimensions, except unlike Kensuke (XLR-8) she wasn't used by Zeed X to destroy dimensions and never got turned into ZarcDramon X. The Inner Kuipers roster was retconned to have five members. All mentions of Sailor Orcus (YYGDM-01) were removed from historical records and merchandise. New generations were never going to learn anything about Kensuke (XLR-8) and Orcus (YYGDM-01). This exemplified Zeed X's vow that Kensuke (XLR-8) and Orcus (YYGDM-01)'s reputations in the omniverse would be tarnished. At this point, and with ZarcDramon X's mass destruction still fresh on the omniverse's minds, nothing can restore their reputations.

In other news, Cain Bearer (Corner) has already banned party corners. This not only shocked the Cornerverse's cast of characters, but many were upset with this decision. They wondered if can they rebel and have this controversial law lifted.

As of now, the characters are still recovering from the aftermath battles with Neo Grimhilde and Zeed X.

"Man, that was one hell of a fight! Glad we were able to help mainstream me beat that psychopathic witch," Brunhilde (Corner) said.

"We kicked her butt, didn't we?!" Neo Brunhilde boasted their victory.

"Good riddance to that immoral creature. None of you can call me bad anymore," Mist (Corner) remarked.

"Don't worry, you're not on our bad list anymore," Kouichi (Corner) referred to Mist (Corner)'s reputation status. "I'm glad to hear that our Kenta is doing better."

"I can't believe that bitch infected our Kenta with those evil STDs. That was a close call," Brunhilde (Corner) said. She turned and noticed the other Valkyrie Maidens interact with their daughters. "Hmm, hey let's go see what everyone else is doing."

Prudence Skogul showed her parents a photo of herself from her phone and her blond-haired boyfriend.

"That guy was Herbert and Rachel's son." Prudence Skogul informed. "My brother Jack is dating my boyfriend's sister."

Skogul (Corner) smiled. "He looks very handsome. Does he treat you well?"

Prudence Skogul replied. "Of course, he does."

Ford (Corner) then added. "And interesting your brother is dating this guy's sister."

Jack smiled genuinely. "Yeah, she's a nice girl. Maybe a little weird with her word choices and proverbs, but she's fun to be around with."

Prudence Skogul noticed her other mother quiet during the whole conversation. "You haven't said much. What do you think of my boyfriend and Jack's girlfriend?"

"They look very nice people, sweetie. I'd like to meet them. By the way, guess what? Your dad taught me how to potty train." Geirskogul (Corner) gave a perverted smile to her future children.

Upon hearing this, there was an awkward silence and no response from the future children.

Skogul (Corner) managed to break the silence. "Sooo, that's nice to show us your love interests, kids."

Ford (Corner) nodded. "We'd like to meet them. Maybe the next time you visit us?"

Prudence Skogul replied. "Sure, we can do that."

Geirskogul (Corner) eagerly nodded. "Yes, please bring them! I'd love to meet them!"

Jack chuckled nervously at Geirskogul (Corner)'s overly enthused demeanor.

Brunhilde (Corner) and her entourage convened with Skogul (Corner) and Geirskogul (Corner)'s groups.

"Hey, are we done standing around? C'mon, let's go and find the other Maidens! Since we're in San Antonio, we can do some sightseeing!" Brunhilde (Corner) declared.

(Cue TFS Perfect Cell Cover - My Way)

Elsewhere, Virus (Corner) walked into Hemisfair Park to cool off. He's had plenty of time to mull over watching TeamFourStar's Season 3 finale. He had seen all three parts, including the climactic demise of Cell, which had been accompanied with a custom song that tributed Frank Sinatra's My Way.

Finding a perfect shade, Virus (Corner) stood next to a tree and hummed TFS Perfect Cell's version of My Way.

"I knew I'd find you here, Virus," a voice belonging to Omega X (Corner) chimed in.

Without even opening his eyes, Virus (Corner) acknowledged the Ascendant. "What do you want, Taichi?"

"Nothing, but you're not with your buddy Burizalor."

"He's buddying up with that Negro Freeza guy. Besides, I wanted time to myself."

"I see. Well, I can't but notice that song you're humming."

"It's a wonderful tribute to one of America's… no, the multiverse's greatest musical icons ever," Virus (Corner) replied, still humming the song.

"TeamFourStar sure gave Cell a big and memorable send-off," Omega X (Corner) said.

"Indeed, I wouldn't have picked a better way to go out. Of course, did you see how my counterpart went out? He may have not sung his out way, but he tapped into those Ascendant God and Burizalor cells to achieve Crimson mode, teamed with Golden Burizalor to rebel against Zeed X, and he sacrificed himself to give Omega X a timely return," Virus (Corner) recounted his DF-616 counterpart's brief return to form and battle. "He achieved that ultimate perfection he's always wanted and died with a smile."

Omega X (Corner) nodded. "Ahuh, and then my counterpart stole away his thunder shortly after."

"Doesn't matter. Readers reacted positively to my counterpart's brief return," Virus (Corner) gave a rebuttal.

"So, what do you think of TeamFourStar's new and future projects coming up?" Omega X (Corner) asked him.

"Besides looking forward to the Season 3 epilogue with Trunks killing the future androids and future Cell… and Kai 3… there's nothing else for me to look forward to. Cell's character is pretty much gone after those," Virus (Corner) replied honestly.

"Not even for their first official dubbed project? Like that Hells anime?"

Virus (Corner) shrugged. "Looks interesting, but there's no guarantee they'll even bother showing Cell in their Otherworld Tournament special and Season 4 won't have him either. Maybe ask Dee if he's looking forward to TFS Season 4, Taichi."

"Hmm, yeah I can pop that question to him then," Omega X (Corner) said.

"Tai? The hell are you doing hanging with this loser?" Metalla X (Corner) interjected. "He's such a loser that Burizalor's not hanging with him."

Omega X (Corner) chuckled. "Ah c'mon, be nice, Yamakins. We've just barely survived that battle with Neo Grimhilde."

Metalla X (Corner) scoffed. "Like I give a fuck."

"As much as I don't like Virus, now isn't the time to be picking fights, dad. We just had a big fight not long ago." Dimitri (Corner) chimed in, carrying Faith (Corner).

"Yamakins won't ever change. Still, an overbearing prick like always," Kensuke (Corner) added, accompanying Dimitri (Corner), Sailor Sedna (Corner), and Sailor Orcus (Corner). "I wish I'd celebrate, but I feel like crap seeing my other self's reputation ruined by that asshole Zeed X."

Sailor Orcus (Corner) concurred. "And I thought I had bad days. I can't even complain anymore after seeing the other me down in the dumps."

Sailor Sedna (Corner) added. "I wish there was something we could do."

Dimitri (Corner) sighed. "Me, too, but this is a situation they have to resolve on their own. We have our own world to take care of."

Omega X (Corner) nodded. "He's right, guys. They'll figure out a way. And y'all don't think I feel pretty bummed to find out my counterpart has a couple of years left to live?"

Suddenly, villainous laughter is heard. The group turns to see Burizalor (Corner) laughing with Negro Freeza.

"Yes, that's right! Your DF-616 self will be dead!" Burizalor (Corner) laughed. "D-E-A-D! Dead!"

The group becomes agitated by Burizalor (Corner)'s taunts.

Virus (Corner) lightly chuckled. "Yes, dead, but I bet he makes the most of these next few years."

Omega X (Corner) smirked. "Yeah, he's in store for some pretty neat stuff before his time is up."

Negro Freeza queried. "Yeah, like what, foo?"

Omega X (Corner) pointed out. "The Tournament of Power for starters, but the other stuff are spoilers for now. Shhh." He put a finger to his lips.

Burizalor (Corner) scoffed. "Meh, I'm just content to know my counterpart lives on to rebuild his empire. By the way, Virus…" He pointed to the bio-Artificial. "I have a new best friend here, so you can take a hike, bug man."

Negro Freeza frowned. "Man, forget him. You wanna go and hang with us? We about to get wasted. Drinks are on me."

Virus (Corner) accepted. "Sure, why not? Better with y'all than hanging with Taichi's crew." He turned and waved to Omega X (Corner) and company. "Welp, see y'all. 'Til we meet again, bitches!" He walked away with Burizalor (Corner) and Negro Freeza.

"Hey, Yamakins, shouldn't you be hanging out with them?" Kensuke (Corner) asked without giving Metalla X (Corner) much of an eye glance.

"Because I don't need to, Kenny," scoffed Metalla X (Corner). "And I can't wait for my counterpart to finally settle the score with yours." He said this as he and Kensuke (Corner) had an intense staredown, promptly broken up by Dimitri (Corner) and Orcus (Corner).

Omega X (Corner) added. "Now that'll be a showdown to look forward to! Anyway, who's up for some sightseeing with Kotori's friends?"

(End theme)

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Meanwhile, Göndul (Les) and Skögul (Les) are seen making out in front of many people. This was too hot for many not to notice two Valkyrie lesbians making out in public. Göndul (Les) licked and sucked her lover's lips. Then, the lesbians turned to see Skogul (Corner), Gondul (Corner), Ford (Corner), and others with frowning looks.

Göndul (Les) frowned. "Excuse us."

Skögul (Les) snorted at the awkward stares. "Do you all have staring problems? It's not like it's your first time seeing two girls making out in public."

Skogul (Corner) interjected. "Two lesbians kissing in public is not the problem, but there's a time and place for any couple to go explicitly far with children around."

Skögul (Les) got up and confronted Skogul (Corner). "Excuse you. Last I checked, this is a public place. So I feel we're entitled to do anything we want."

Geirskogul (Corner) stepped in between Skogul (Corner) and Skögul (Les). "Hey, you two back-off." She then pointed at Skögul (Les). "And you better not lay a hand on my Skogul, bitch!"

Gondul (Corner) scoffed. "First off, yeah this is a public place, but that doesn't give you special privileges to do whatever you want."

Göndul (Les) went right up to Gondul (Corner). "Who died and made you our gods?"

Gondul (Corner) retorted harshly. "Keep it up and we just might, except the dying part. Now back your hostile ass off!"

Skögul (Les) grabbed Göndul (Les)'s arm. "Let's go. We don't have to give them the time."

Ford (Corner) can only snicker and teased the lesbian Valkyries, "Funny, how would you feel if you both, or some other versions of you, were violated by a giant or an ugly dwarf?"

Göndul (Les) gave Ford (Corner) an intense glare. "Oh, so the puny Midgardian man speaks. You have quite the mouth. And how dare you even think and suggest we get raped by some unsightly beast!"

Skögul (Les) interjected. "Allow me." With that, she instinctively sprayed a pheromone mist to lure Ford (Corner) to them.

Then, Skögul (Les) knocked out Ford (Corner) with a magic circle in a comical matter, much to his wives and friends' shock. Skögul (Les) snickered and kissed Göndul (Les) to taunt them, showing the former's hatred of men. Angered, Skogul (Corner) walked and punched Skögul (Les) to the ground.

Geirskogul (Corner) cheered. "Yeah, you show her, Skogul!"

Gondul (Corner) kicked dirt in Skögul (Les)'s face. "You got knocked the fuck down!"

Skogul (Corner) went over and kissed Ford (Corner), awakening him.

Ford (Corner) came to. "...what happened?"

"You're fine. We took care of her," Skogul (Corner) reassured her husband.

Skögul (Les) quickly got up. "No, you're going to pay for that!" She rushed at Skogul (Corner).

"Take her. I've got Ford!" Geirskogul (Corner) encouraged Skogul (Corner).

Skogul (Corner) prepared to fight off Skögul (Les) until Brunhilde (Corner) interjected.

"Hey, not here!" Brunhilde (Corner) ordered as she held Skogul (Corner) back.

"Hey, if I were you two, I'd get the hell out of here. Unless you want a piece all of us?" Mist (Corner) threatened the lesbian duo.

Skögul (Les) frowned. "We're leaving, my love." She walked away and called Göndul (Les) to accompany her. "This isn't over!"

Skogul (Corner) rebuked. "Believe me, it is. And don't come near us again!"

Brunhilde (Corner) sighed with relief. "Ok, what the hell was up with those two?"

Gondul (Corner) answered as best as she could. "To think they helped us in the battle against Neo Grimhilde. Welp, we know not every Valkyrie is friendly."

Ford (Corner) nodded. "They're way too hostile for my taste."

Skogul (Corner) hugged Ford (Corner). "I'm just glad you're ok, dear."

Geirskogul (Corner) hugged Ford (Corner) as well. "We won't let any more lesbian psychos hurt you anymore!"

"Where to now, Kotori?" Kouichi (Corner) asked Brunhilde (Corner).

"Well, we still need to find Sigrun and Skuld, but I'm sure they'll find us. Let's find a less hostile place to hang around," Brunhilde (Corner) suggested, leading the group away to another location. "And we can't take long. There's still Ellen and Nicolle's wedding we have to attend. And you won't believe where it'll be taking place."

"Where?" asked Gondul (Corner).

"Our YYGDM-01 counterpart's Asgard. Now how does that sound?"

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Dimension: Character Corner/DMajorBoss's Grave

(Cue Hiroyuki Sawano - From Sunset to Sunrise)

Standing in front of a gravestone was Takeru Cage. After the battles ended and things started to cool off in Across Conventions, Takeru Cage took a brief leave of absence to visit the grave of a known fanfic writer and content creator, who passed away five years ago.

Takeru lowered his eyes and scanned the name on the gravestone.

'DMajorBoss'.

Takeru took off his hat and knelt down, paying his respects to DMajorBoss.

"Hello, friend. My biggest regret was never getting to speak with you before your untimely passing. Fuck cancer. I can relate since my mother had to deal with it recently, but thankfully she's recovered and is leading a good healthy life. I just wish you had a similar recovery. We could've had a chance to chat, discuss our favorite fandoms, and probably lend each other ideas for our passion projects. I think you would've loved the Across Conventions theme park," Takeru spoke with DMajorBoss. The man then broke character and shed a tear. "I can look back at all the rights and wrongs as a person and a content creator. I regret some decisions. I very much regret not taking time out of my busy schedule and not talking to you. One day, when my time comes… we can sit and chat like we were meant to."

He cried a few more tears. He placed a pen and some flowers next to DMajorBoss's grave. Takeru put his hand on the gravestone and closed his eyes, giving a prayer to him.

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Dimension: GC-11/Park/Tokyo, Japan (東京, 日本)

In a specific dimension at a local park, two young men are sitting down on a bench. One is Shu Ouma (GCLK-1113). The other is a person whose appearance is the same as Shu, except he's blind. This is the canon version of Shu Ouma (GC-11). Both are looking at the skies with peace on their minds.

"It's beautiful, isn't it?" Shu (GCLK-1113) asked his original self.

"Yeah, I hear your voice is similar to mine." Shu (GC-11) responded, knowing he can't physically see him due to his blindness. "Are you something from my imagination, like Inori?"

"Something like that. I'm like an idealistic version of yourself had your life turned out differently. Think of you being together with Inori without the separation between her death and you being alive." Shu (GCLK-1113) described what could've been Shu (GC-11)'s life had fate turned out differently.

"I see. I guess you're that lucky exploring other opportunities I never had the chance with." Shu (GC-11) said as if he's talking to his own imagination.

"I know, and I also did that to honor you." Shu (GCLK-1113) nodded. "The real Inori would be proud."

As both Shus continued looking at the sky, a spiritual image of Inori Yuzuriha (GC-11) appeared and smiled at them. Every guilt and sorrow once felt from the Shus have already come to terms, in order to move forward within the crown of life itself.

(End theme)

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Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Asgard

(Cue Minecraft: Norse Mythology OST - Asgard (Overworld))

A party celebration has been gathered in YYGDM-01's Asgard. It started off with heartwarming colors showing Ellen and Nicolle's wedding. Ellen is wearing her wedding ring.

The audience watching this grand festivity are:

YYGDM-01 representatives: Brunhilde, Seadramon, Kouichi, Skuld, Philippe, Skogul, Gondul, Sigrun, Himura, Jeri, Urd, Verdandi, Sailor Varuna, Sailor Quaoar, Odin's spirit, Sif's spirit, Hela, Frigg's spirit, Freya, Heimdall's spirit, Oberon, Titania, Ford, Alec, Reginleif's spirit, Vidar, Vali, Vili, Thrud, Idun, baby Loki, baby Fenrir, baby Jormungandr, Kenta & MarineAngemon, Adora, the Trickster Quintuple, Gunnar's spirit, and Giuki's spirit.

Character Corner representatives: Brunhilde, Seadramon, Skuld, Skogul, Gondul, Sigrun, Urd, Verdandi, Mist, Volcanicdramon, Reginleif, Geirskogul, Geiravor, Rota, Ford, Odin, Thor, Sif, Hela, Frigg, Freya, Freya's cats (Bygul and Trjegul), Vili, Ve, Loki, Fafnir, Utgard-Loki, Lucifer, Cassiel, the other Nine Realm Defenders (Eiko, Eikou, Fice, and Rowan), Gunnar, Hagen, Sanngridor, Neo Brunhilde, Temperance Skuld, Prudence Skogul, Justice Gondul, Courage Sigrun, and the Trickster Quintuple.

Ellen and Nicolle closed their eyes and kissed, completing their marriage. Most of the audience, with few exceptions, are cheering and clapping their hands.

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Moments after, the celebration continued with a lot of people celebrating, drinking, and having conversations.

This was also a celebration thrown for Brunhilde, the Valkyries (Corner), and Erinyes (Corner), who were all responsible for permanently removing Grimhilde and Neo Grimhilde's existences. This is a big deal for all of the Nine Realms. It has forged a new union between two Norse dimensions: NorseA (YYGDM-01) and NorseΩ (Corner). And pushed them to discuss the differences between the two Norse dimensions.

Both Freyas (YYGDM-01 and Corner) meet. Both Urds (YYGDM-01 and Corner) and Verdandis (YYGDM-01 and Corner), alongside Freya (Corner)'s cats, are seen with them.

Freya noticed Freya (Corner)'s cats.

"These are yours?" Freya asked her Corner counterpart.

"They are my best companions, Lady Freya," Freya (Corner) replied, petting her cats. "You don't have any?"

"No, but I wish I did. I know cats make good stress relievers," Freya stated. "I also find it fascinating Vanaheim doesn't exist as one of the Nine Realms in your universe."

Freya (Corner) nodded. "Indeed, Vanaheim is not a realm where I come from. Yet we were both former Valkyrie Maidens."

Freya nodded. "Despite the obvious differences between us, there are similarities. Look, my Urd and Verdandi are getting acquainted."

Urd & Verdandi converse with their Corner selves.

"Fascinating, so you're both Freya and Odr's daughters?" Urd asked Urd (Corner) and Verdandi (Corner).

"Yes, we are," Verdandi (Corner) replied.

"I find it equally fascinating your father is Mimir," Urd (Corner) acknowledged Urd's different father.

"Speaking of which, it's interesting to learn your father is Bragi," Verdandi (Corner) said to Verdandi. "And that both of you were birthed from Hela."

Urd added. "Yes, I'm sure learning me and Verdandi's mother being Hela is quite the shock."

Verdandi nodded. "Despite our differences, we were all reincarnated into Kiyoko Sasaki and Saya Sagara."

Urd smiled. "And our boyfriends are the same."

The Urds spoke. "Tsukimaru is still ours."

The Verdandis sighed with happiness. "And Kazu is still our boyfriend."

Both Brunhildes (YYGDM-01 and Corner) started chatting. Neo Brunhilde is seen with the two.

Brunhilde chuckled, finishing her cup of wine. "That's nice to know you end up having a daughter and I get to meet her."

Neo Brunhilde replied. "If you and Kouichi stay together, I'll probably be born unless you decide another name for me."

Brunhilde replied to her counterpart's future daughter. "Nah, I decided if I ever have a daughter, I'll call her Hitori."

Brunhilde (Corner) smirked proudly. "Already planning ahead?"

"Yeah. So, you don't have the power to become Neo Frigg like me yet?"

"No, otherwise I would've done so during that fight with Neo Grimhilde. By the way, we kicked ass together, didn't we?" Brunhilde (Corner) winked to her YYGDM-01 counterpart.

"Can't believe your Mist is mostly on good terms with y'all now," Brunhilde said. "Wish that were the case with our Adora, but I kinda doubt it."

Neo Brunhilde reassured Brunhilde. "Hey, stranger things have happened. Maybe it's possible?"

Brunhilde nodded dismissively. "Not with our Mist. After all, she's done and just did, she has a long way to recovery. Kenta better keep a tighter leash on her." She said this while eyeing Adora, who sat alone.

Both Skulds (YYGDM-01 and Corner) are seen chatting. Both Helas (YYGDM-01 and Corner) and Temperance Skuld are seen with them.

Skuld (Corner) scoffed. "So, our family ancestry is not that different. We have the same mothers and fathers."

Skuld added. "Oh yeah, but from what you told me, your Inner Skuld is still a jerk and your relationship with her is strained."

Skuld (Corner) sighed. "Yeah, congratulations on being on good terms with your Inner self."

Skuld pointed out the biggest difference between them. "But, you can lift from and utilize the powers of Satan for some reason. But, I can't do that."

Skuld (Corner) chuckled. "That's not all." She pointed to her third wing, which became part of the new updated look, knowing she already has good terms with Inner Skuld (Corner) after all. "On top of taming the beast Helragna within me, I've gained an upgraded form along with this third wing. Who knows? Maybe you'll get a third wing like me."

Skuld smiled. "Maybe. So, that's the name of the monster that my past self turned into and destroyed Asgard. I'm thankful I haven't transformed into that monstrosity."

Skuld (Corner) nodded. "Yes, but we both have our Philippes."

"That's one thing I'm glad we have in common."

"And since the other Skuld is seeing Philippe, I'll likely be born in the YYGDM-01 world." Temperance Skuld added to their conversation.

Hela and Hela (Corner) observed their daughters having a pleasant interaction.

"They're having a nice conversation," Hela (Corner) observed.

"Yes, but let's leave them be," Hela said. "By the way, continue the splendid job running Niflheim."

"Likewise, keep up the good work with keeping Niflheim balanced," Hela (Corner) replied to her YYGDM-01 counterpart. "And take good care of your now infant father."

Hela chuckled. "He started as a handful, but he's been a good boy these days. He's already growing up fast."

Both Skoguls (YYGDM-01 and Corner) have reunited to chat. Both Fords (Story and Corner), Geirskogul (Corner), Heimdall, Cassiel (Corner), Chilali (Corner), and Prudence Skogul are seen with them.

"It's good to meet you, Cassiel. Now, I see how your Skogul inherited angel-like attributes." Heimdall interacted with Cassiel (Corner).

"Thank you, Heimdall. Yes, and your Skogul is a full Norse woman. It's interesting how different our Skoguls are not just by inheritance, but how they've approached their personal lives. Our daughters went to different universities," Cassiel (Corner) stated.

Heimdall nodded. "Indeed that's true."

Skogul noticed Geirskogul (Corner) casually chatting with Ford (Corner) and Skogul (Corner).

Ford (Story) smiled. "So, what do you think? Our counterparts are not only married, but Geirskogul is physically around and married to both of them."

Skogul replied. "I can't believe it. Their Geirskogul was able to keep her body and get to interact in person. But, our Geirskogul merged with my consciousness."

As soon as she said that, Geirskogul telepathically chimed inside Skogul's headspace. "I so wish I was walking around on my own again! The other me is so lucky she gets to even touch her Ford! But, nope I'm still sharing rent space in your head, Jess."

Chilali (Corner) flew on Skogul's shoulder and made a funny face.

"You look like my family's owl!" Skogul petted Chilali (Corner)'s feathered belly.

"Chilali has taken a liking to you," Skogul (Corner) said to her less mature counterpart.

Prudence Skogul addressed Skogul. "I find it interesting meeting an alternate version of my mom. Maybe in time, you and Ford will marry one day? And maybe have me?"

Skogul and Ford (Story) exchange looks, smiling and blushing.

Skogul (Corner) chortled. "Give them time."

Prudence Skogul turned to Skogul. "I do like meeting the ones who'll eventually become my mom and dad."

Skogul nodded. "Yeah, it's very nice to meet you."

Both Gonduls (YYGDM-01 and Corner) chat. Justice Gondul is seen with them. Briefly staring from their different eye patches (Gondul - left and Gondul (Corner) -right), both started greeting each other by roaring in their animal forms. Gondul became a T. rex and Gondul (Corner) became lioness. Justice Gondul joined by turning into a tree frog. The three changed back to normal.

Gondul sat down and shook Gondul (Corner)'s hand. "It's an honor to meet my counterpart."

Gondul (Corner) replied kindly. "Likewise to you, my friend."

Justice Gondul smiled at Gondul (Corner). "And it's finally good to meet another version of my mother."

Gondul added. "So, your father is Tyr. Quite a shame since I don't know who mine was in the past. I also find it interesting we have different love interests. I mean, you're paired with your Sigrun."

Gondul (Corner) nodded. "Isn't it something else? Sigrun is a wonderful partner. Moreover, Arashi is our third-wheel boyfriend. He makes a great three-way partner for us, although me and Kara try not to be rough with him."

Justice Gondul pointed out. "And guess who my biological father is? Yep, you guessed it. It's Arashi."

Gondul nodded. "Yeah, Arashi. I met him when he was working at the hospital Ami Mizuno's mother works at. Ami and Jami also work there. Our Arashi is looking to be a nurse and they've been assisting with him. Jami introduced me to him. The three of us have been close friends, but none more closer between me and Jami."

Gondul (Corner) deduced. "I'm going to guess you three will be a couple or Arashi becomes a sperm donor for your child later in life, Ayanna. Because I do believe Jami adopts a boy. This is all speculation of course. Don't take what I say as fact."

Gondul nodded. "I'll keep that in mind. Right now, Arashi is just a friend to me and Jami."

Justice Gondul nodded. "Neat. In one world, my mom's love interest is a Kuiper Senshi. And in another, my real mom's love interest is a Valkyrie, but I'm going to be born from the same father. But born through different ways."

Gondul (Corner) chuckled. "That's one way of looking at things."

Both Sigruns (YYGDM-01 and Corner) meet. Sailor Varuna, Alec, Thrud, and Courage Sigrun are seen with them.

Sigrun (Corner) is taken aback from the details she's learned from her YYGDM-01 self. "Whoa, your past self was once a Valkyrie leader? Lucky, I wasn't."

Sigrun pointed out. "But, you have the honor of wielding Thor's hammer. I never got the privilege. Sailor Varuna here did."

Sigrun (Corner) smiled. "Our Sailor Jupiters made good choices for successors." She turned to Sailor Varuna, who's chatting with Thrud. "Tell me, Sailor Varuna. What's it like wielding Mjolnir?"

Varuna earnestly replied. "What can I say? I'm honored. My last name, Vanderbilt', means 'of the hammer'. Now I literally get to wield the hammer." She showed off Mjolnir.

Sigrun (Corner) also showed off her Mjolnir. "We're most definitely worthy, aren't we?"

Alec added. "Interesting to learn another Sigrun's love interest is Gondul." He addressed Sigrun. "Think that might've happened with you if I didn't come into your life?"

Sigrun shrugged. "Who knows? But, I'm interested to learn about different versions of me and how different our lives turned out."

Courage Sigrun added. "I know I'll be born differently in your dimension." She addressed Sigrun and Alec. "My father is Arashi, but I don't think either of you differently. I do hope some version of me is born in your world."

Sigrun (Corner) smiled. "Gondul and I are love partners to Arashi. We both got pregnant with him and bore his children. Thus, Justice Gondul and Courage Sigrun were born."

Sigrun turned to Alec. "What do you think?"

Alec nodded. "We can't predict the future, but I hope for a child as courageous as Courage Sigrun."

Sigrun grabbed Alec's hand. "I promise I won't let us down."

Thrud grabbed Varuna's arm. "Come, Tyra! Let us get drunk and merry! I bet I can outdrink you!"

Varuna flailed her arms. "Whoa, hold on!"

Sailor Quaoar giggled. "This should be entertaining."

(End theme)

Other guests are seen conversing with one another. The newly wedded Ellen & Nicolle are talking with Oberon & Titania. Loki (Corner) is spotted playing with baby Loki in an awkward moment. Asgardians are seen gossiping and are wary about Lucifer (Corner)'s presence. The Devil doesn't care for their commentary.

Meanwhile, only one guest remained in a depressed state and sat alone: Adora Frost. Nobody enjoyed her presence. Except one, Kenta, at best, forced himself to tolerate Adora's presence. Because of her actions, she's permanently the most hated being in all of the omniverse. Without her mother's soul, Adora was now powerless.

Asgardians are seen throwing tomatoes and gutter trash at the enchantress, but Adora doesn't bother fighting back. There are Asgardians hitting a piñata shaped like Mist. Adora saw the spirits of Gunnar and Giuki expressing their disappointment. Learning that his wife no longer existed and not reunited in death, Giuki's silent expression to his ancestral daughter showed that Gudrun has forever shamed their family legacy. Just then, Adora got kicked to the ground. She turned to see Gullinbursti. The golden boar huffed to his former master and walked away. Freya (Corner)'s cats appeared and scratched Adora's face. The cats left with satisfied smiles.

I can't stand this…! Adora thought.

Adora is unable to retaliate while on the ground. However, as she kept seeing Brunhilde getting all the praise, the many jovial conversations, and Brunhilde claiming to take the throne, Adora's external and internal despair slowly turned to rage.

The enchantress's heartbeat repeatedly.

Her anger grew.

I can't stand… I CAN'T TAKE THIS SHIT ANYMORE! Internally screamed Adora.

(Cue Hunter x Hunter (2011 Series) OST - Unsettled Conditions)

And then she snapped.

"I WON'T STAND FOR THIS MOCKERY ANYMORE!" Adora roared in defiance to her dissenters and foes.

Alarmed, the Valkyrie Maidens (YYGDM-01 and Corner), the Norse figures, and guests quickly become cautious.

"Adora! Stop!" Kenta pleaded to her. He suddenly gets knocked back by a wave of green energy.

"Kenta!" Brunhilde called to him.

Mist (Corner) scowled toward Adora. "Hey, her powers are suddenly coming back!"

Brunhilde (Corner) shouted. "But, we destroyed Grimhilde! Adora shouldn't even have any reserves left!"

Reginleif (Corner) added. "Just because we destroyed Grimhilde doesn't mean Adora lost all her powers. She had enough pent up rage that might've invoked what little power she had left!"

Brunhilde intently stared down Adora, who instantly transformed back to Mist.

Mist opened her eyes, which gleamed bright green. She let out green mist from her lips. "Mmm, yes. Who said I needed that old hag to keep my powers?"

Brunhilde rolled her eyes. "Yeah, yeah, just know there's enough of us here to subdue your ass."

Mist responded by firing a green flamed attack at Brunhilde, who countered with blue flames. "Screw the rest of them! I only want you, Kotori! I challenge you to a duel! I can't be satisfied until I've beaten you for all the humiliation you and your friends have put me through! I'm through with you!" As she screamed with fury, she genuinely cried for the first time.

"Ok, this is new. You're crying?" Brunhilde noticed Mist's genuine tears.

"Adora, Kotori, y'all don't have to fight!" Kenta pleaded to them.

"Kotori, need us to hold her down?" Kouichi asked her.

"I don't think she needs us," Neo Brunhilde said.

Just then, Takato, Rika, and Himura arrived to check on the commotion.

"Kotori! What happened?!" Himura called out to her.

"Ugh, great so Adora's tapped into her powers again," Rika snorted, eyeing Mist.

"Your guess is as good as mine, Rika. Kotori, we'll leave you to handle Adora," Takato said.

"Don't have to tell me. I intend to kick her ass," Brunhilde reassured, not taking her eyes off Mist, who was eager to get her hands on the Valkyrie. "I don't need to be reminded that Grimhilde wanted to impregnate me, Himura, Takato, and Rika."

"Ugh, you said it. Not me," Rika cringed, covering her ears.

"Hold on! If I may…!" Lucifer (Corner) spoke out as all eyes turned to him. "Glad to have your attention. How about I propose an arena duel between these two? They can finally settle their differences there."

Brunhilde (Corner) scoffed. "What's in it for you? What do you get out of this?"

Lucifer (Corner) plainly answered. "Simple. For my entertainment and to allow them to end their rivalry. There has to be a winner. And since Grimhilde isn't here to intervene on Mist's behalf, Brunhilde and Mist can fight to their heart's contents."

Mist smiled evilly. "Yeah, the devil's got it right. How about it, Kotori?"

Brunhilde sighed. "Fine, but this has to be for the last time."

(End theme)

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Asgard/Arena

Moments later, everyone is gathered in an arena to watch the forthcoming duel. Within the arena is Brunhilde facing off against Mist

"Let's see what these ladies can do. One of them will take home the Blood Valkyrie title." Lucifer (Corner) commented in interest.

Out of everyone watching, Brunhilde (Corner) and Mist (Corner) became the most invested in this confrontation.

"What do you think?" Brunhilde (Corner) asked.

"Hn, what do you think? Without that witch influencing her, my counterpart will beat yours. She has no excuse losing to your counterpart," Mist (Corner) answered with the utmost confidence.

Takato clenched his hands. "Yeah, c'mon, Kotori!"

Kouichi observed his Valkyrie girlfriend stretching her arms and legs before the duel starts. "Don't drop your guard, Kotori."

"Um… don't break a leg, Adora?" Kenta tried to be the only support for Mist, but still wanted to cheer for Brunhilde.

(Cue Faith's End by Christophe Beck (Buffy Score 3x21 Graduation Day Part 1))

"Are you ready for us to settle the score? This time I'll beat you decisively!" Mist boasted.

Brunhilde rolled her eyes. "Look, I know you've lost a bulk of all that power you had and you're only back to your basic form. So, I'll make it easy…"

Wham!

Mist landed the first hit and smacked Brunhilde's face. Mist then unleashed a quick green blast that knocked Brunhilde far back.

"Kotori!" Kouichi called out.

The other Valkyrie Maidens watched with concern.

Mist (Corner) smirked. "Well, well, she's not letting up and not wasting time." She pivoted to Brunhilde (Corner). "Your counterpart's gotten a huge head after we stopped Neo Grimhilde. Big mistake to underestimate even a slightly weaker Mist now."

Brunhilde (Corner) chuckled. "And I wouldn't overlook the other me either. Take a look."

Upon seeing Brunhilde rise, Mist scowled in irritation.

"Stubborn fool!" Mist shouted as she rushed Brunhilde.

Bam!

Brunhilde quickly punched Mist's face and smashed her face first to the ground. Brunhilde then jumped up and unleashed a barrage of blue-flamed blasts into Mist. The Blood Valkyrie was on the receiving end of her hated rival's fiery attacks.

"Stay on her, Kotori! Don't let her get up!" Takato cheered her on.

"I don't even care if Kotori finishes her," Rika shrugged, expressing no love loss for the Blood Valkyrie.

"What the hell is this? She's just going to lie there and take it?" Mist (Corner) scoffed. "I should've known without Grimhilde possessing her, she's nothing."

Brunhilde (Corner) shook her fists. "Yeah! Lay her out, other me!"

Kenta found himself conflicted. "...what are you doing, Adora?"

Mist (Corner) quickly stood, chastising her counterpart. "You call yourself a Blood Valkyrie?! Without your mommy giving you her power, you're nothing but a pathetic loser! Why don't you aspire to become like me?! But, I doubt you will! At this point, you will never amount to anything but constant failure, (M)otherfucker(I)mmoral(S)hi(T)!"

As if taking physical and verbal abuse from her dissenters wasn't enough, now Mist had to take it from her Corner counterpart. This was more than enough to ignite a spark within the Blood Valkyrie.

"No… NO! I'M NOT A FAILURE!" Mist roared in defiance as massive green flames enveloped her.

Almost fearing that some essence of Grimhilde returned to take over Mist, they instead got something else. There was a mix of dread and disgust spread over the crowd.

Brunhilde flew away, evading the green flames that almost engulfed her.

"What the hell…?" Brunhilde gawked in shock.

Mist (morphed into an 11-ft tall hulking, bipedal, four-armed chimera. Her Valkyrie armor became molten obsidian made out of Muspelheim. Her featherless Valkyrie helmet is retained but is meshed through her skin. The right side of her skin and lips are light blue like a Frost Giant. Her right eye is red and enlarged. Her left normal eye is replaced by four smaller eyes that are shaped like Nidhogg's. Her long blond hair turned unkempt white. The right side of her face has parts of a frozen beard like Utgard-Loki. The left side of her skin and lips are dark gray like an Unseelie. Her left ear is shaped like an Unseelie. Her legs are shaped like Fenrir, Skoll & Hati, and a Hexenwulf. She also had their canine teeth. Her lower arms are shaped like Brokk and Eitri. Her upper right arm is shaped like a Frost Giant, while her upper left arm is shaped like a Fire Giant. Both upper arms are equipped with Hexenwulf claws. Her left wing is shaped like an Unseelie's, while her right wing is shaped like Fafnir's. She gained a snake tail with Jormungandr's scales. She has become Transmogrified Mist again, though with a slightly tweaked appearance due to no longer containing Grimhilde's spirit.

The Valkyries and Norse-related figures are surprised to see Mist's monstrosity appearance. Even Kenta was horrified.

Brunhilde (Corner) sighed. "I hope you're happy with this."

Mist (Corner) balked at the monstrosity her counterpart turned into. "...ok, I really didn't ask for this, but fine. I'll take it. At least, she doesn't look pathetic. Surely this will give her an edge."

Neo Brunhilde gulped. "Oh boy, this looks almost like the form that me and my friends fought with your Corner counterparts, Tamers."

Takato gawked at Transmogrified Mist. "Man, isn't she ugly?!"

Himura frowned. "That other Mist's words pushed her this far. If anything happens to our Kotori, it's all on her."

Rika shouted. "Don't let her scare you, Kotori! You can still kick her ass!"

Kenta shuddered. "Man, just when I thought Adora couldn't be scarier." I hope she never has to use this form to escape from me.

Transmogrified Mist bellowed. "Well, what do you think, Kotori?! This should be more than enough to smash you like the bug you are!"

Brunhilde flew up as Transmogrified Mist charged at her. She avoided getting smashed to the ground and unleashed blue flames at the beast. Transmogrified Mist charged through the wall of blue flames and expelled a winter breath. Brunhilde saw icicles being shot out of the cold breath and evaded getting skewered by the icicles. Brunhilde dove on top of Transmogrified Mist's head and kicked her in the face. Brunhilde sent Transmogrified Mist crashing into a wall barrier.

As Transmogrified Mist got up to recover, Brunhilde seized the behemoth's Jorgunmandr tail and tossed her around. Brunhilde flung her across the arena and slammed her into an empty arena section. Brunhilde hastily jetted over Transmogrified Mist and conjured her sword. She dove down preparing to drive the sword into Transmogrified Mist's chest.

Opening her eyes, Transmogrified Mist quickly rolled away, letting Brunhilde pierce a seat in her place. Transmogrified Mist smacked Brunhilde away and knocked the sword from her hand. Transmogrified Mist then jumped up and attempted to grab Brunhilde. Brunhilde fought back and parried the behemoth's hand away. Transmogrified Mist and Brunhilde engaged in fisticuffs blow for blow. Brunhilde then swerved out of Transmogrified Mist's reach and got behind her. The monstrosity turned around and expelled hellfire from her mouth. Brunhilde gathered energy in her hands and fired off a big Aesir Kamehameha toward the monster. The monster was sent crashing into a wall.

This tactic allotted Brunhilde time to recover and transform into Dai-Valkyrie form. She then anticipated Transmogrified Mist's next attack. The behemoth emerged looking worse for wear, but still not defeated.

"KOTORI! WE WILL END IT HERE!"

Dai-Valkyrie Brunhilde roared. "BRING IT, YOU BIG BITCH!"

Both Dai-Valkyrie Brunhilde and Transmogrified Mist flew at each other at high speed. They reared back and clenched their fists. They then threw their fists and went for straight jabs to their faces.

Boom!

A giant shockwave erupted from their punch collision. Both warriors had their fists planted firmly in each other's faces. Their faces contorted.

"Yeah, looks like this form's given ya a helluva power boost. Here's the deal, Adora…" Brunhilde muttered. "The next you try to escape, I'll hunt you down. You try to hurt my friends, Philippe, or Kouichi, I'll kill your ass. Not even Kenta can stop me from doing so! Got it?!"

"As if I'd take orders from you… no, my killing days are done…I don't have interest in messing with your groupies anymore." Transmogrified Mist growled. "But, just know… this duel between us… isn't over."

Brunhilde smirked. "Heh, actually it is over…" She powered down back to her base Valkyrie form.

(End theme)

(Cue Little Miss Muffet by Christophe Beck (Buffy Score 3x22 Graduation Day Part 2))

Transmogrified Mist turned back to Mist and fell.

Both warrior women fell from the air. Kouichi and Kenta jumped from the crowd as they headed straight into the arena floor. Kouichi Spirit Evolved into Loweemon and caught Brunhilde. Kenta dove in and caught Mist.

"I've got you, Kotori."

"Thanks, but I could've saved my own fall, sweetie," Brunhilde hopped from Kouichi's arms.

Kenta nervously smiled as Mist rolled her eyes.

"Don't even say anything that draws attention to us," Mist sighed. "So, did that new form scare you?"

"Maybe a little?" Kenta meekly replied. "Could you like not turn into that thing again?"

"It's all I have besides my regular form, better get used to it, nerd," Mist frowned.

Rika groaned in disgust. "Geez, Kenta, couldn't you have picked someone better than Adora?"

Himura added. "I hope he keeps her locked tight this time."

Takato nodded. "Yeah, me, too."

Skuld frowned. "She tries to give us trouble, we'll deal with her."

As Brunhilde walked away with Loweemon, Kenta carried Mist away and out of sight.

"Damn, so it's a tie?" Brunhilde (Corner) scoffed. "Man, I wish the other me would've kicked her sorry butt."

Mist (Corner) couldn't be more pleased with the end result. "My counterpart didn't win, but this is a start for her. She dug deep and found a battle form most suited for her. Maybe with time, she'll learn to tame this form and achieve a less cumbersome battle mode."

Lucifer (Corner) chortled. "Yes, that was quite an entertaining show. Not quite the bloodbath I would've wanted, but I give it a 7/10. I do see some redemption for this Adora Frost, but I don't expect her to take on a whole new leaf and become buddies with Kotori's circle of friends."

Brunhilde (Corner) overheard the devil. "Is that true? She'll actually stick with Kenta?"

"She has nowhere left to go. She's erased her parents' memories of her existence and she betrayed Loki. She has no family left. Sadly, the 'nerd' as she calls him is all she has to call home."

As Kenta carried Mist into the back of the arena, they bypassed Loki (Corner) holding infant Loki. Mist briefly made eye contact with Loki.

"...hell...hello, monster lady," Loki referred to Mist as he like the others witnessed her Transmogrified transformation.

Mist tried not to retort at her former boss. Instead, she smiled. "Yeah, I'm a big scary monster, aren't I?"

"Heh, at least she's willing to admit that much," Loki (Corner) chuckled as Hela arrived to pick up Loki.

"C'mon, let's go," Kenta said, carrying Mist away.

On the other side of the arena, Loweemon and Brunhilde reconvened with the Tamers, the Valkyries, Brunhilde (Corner), and Mist (Corner).

"Hey, thanks for watching our fight," Brunhilde acknowledged Brunhilde (Corner) and Mist (Corner)'s support for their duel. "And thanks for everything. If this is the last time we'll see each other, then all that we went through was worth it."

Brunhilde (Corner) smirked. "Same. I'll never forget it."

With that, the Brunhildes walked up and shook each other's hands.

"Good luck to you and your friends in life," Brunhilde (Corner) said.

"Same to you, other me," Brunhilde nodded as they raised each other's hands.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Dimension: DF-616/Ice Cream Store

The next day, Ken and Tike sat alone together with ice cream. Ken concealed his presence from the public, but the Accel Ascendant remained in a desposent state. Likewise, Tike stayed silent and intently stared at the man who accidentally killed him a few days ago.

"So…" Both Kensuke and Tike muttered at once.

"You first," Kensuke desposently said.

"No, you," Tike insisted.

"I just wanted to say... " Kensuke stopped mid-sentence as he reflected to him accidentally killing Tike.

"What?"

"That I'm sorry."

"Yeah?"

"I'm sorry for what happened. Just know it was Zeed X who went into my head, created hallucinations, and made me think you were him. When you came to him, I saw that bastard and I attacked not knowing it was you."

Tike stayed silent, narrowing his eyes toward Kensuke.

"I won't ask for forgiveness and I don't blame you if you never forgive me. I just wanted you to know that I'm not making any excuses." Kensuke pleaded to Tike, who got up from his chair.

Tike clenched his fists and raised his head to look Kensuke dead in his eyes.

"I forgive you…"

Then out of the blue, Tike fearlessly kicked Kensuke in the crotch real hard. The depressed Accel Ascendant was sent flying into the ice cream flavors and covered in them. Now he knew what Yamato/Metalla X and the Digital Warlord felt being victims of Kensuke's groin kicking move.

"How fucking ironic someone finally kicks you in the nuts! How's it feel now?!" Tike yelled out. "I don't attack handicapped people, but you're an exception!"

Suddenly, some of Ken's Yu-Gi-Oh! cards flew out of his pocket. Tike grabbed two of them and quietly ripped them apart.

"Oops. Heh, not this time. And be glad those were just no nothing cards. I'd for sure rip up your prized monsters. Well, are you going to fight back?!" Tike goaded him as customers started to leave. "Look I know you're blind, but I know you can still feel my Ki! That's the only way you can even see anyone! Get up and come get you som-!"

Whoosh!

Kensuke quickly seized Tike by his shirt and rammed him against the nearest wall. The force caused the entire wall to crumble.

Everyone in the shop stormed out in fear. Tike grunted as Kensuke pressed him against the wall. Tike's face filled with dread as Kensuke shot him a look that would scare the bravest of men and monsters. Kensuke's aura erupted, causing the ice cream shop to shake.

Kensuke said nothing and flew out carrying Tike by the neck. He quickly shot up into the air still carrying Tike along for the ride.

"YOU LITTLE SHIT! I SHOULD RIP OFF YOUR BALLS FOR THAT!" Kensuke yelled in Tike's face. He flew down slamming Tike onto a rooftop. He then raised a hand over Tike.

Tike coughed. "Go ahead, but I still got my payback. Consider us even!" He openly mocked him with a grin.

Upon hearing this, Kensuke gritted.

With his mind racked with emotion, he left himself open for an earth-shattering force to hit him in the face. Kensuke ended up with a jab to his face out of nowhere that sent him flying away. Tike was freed from his situation. He looked to his right and spotted his saviors: Yamato and ZeedGarurumon.

"Good to see you again, dude." Yamato greeted with a mocking smirk to incite his Kensuke's anger.

Propping himself up, Kensuke summoned Veemon and shot a fierce glare at Yamato.

"YAMAKINS, YOU BASTARD!"

"What's wrong? Don't like it when someone gets one over you? Tike, I'm jealous you managed to get in a shot on a blind man," Yamato said, beckoning off Tike. "But, you've had your fun, boy. I'll handle him."

"The hell can you do?! He's still strong even without his eyes!" Tike retorted.

"Sit back and watch," Yamato faced Kensuke getting ready to throw down with him. "So, are you ready to settle this?"

"Name the place right away because I only have little time left."

Yamato smirked. "Sure, why not?"

"Just one more thing."

"What…?"

Wham!

Kensuke quickly moved and headbutted Yamato before they can react. Yamato fell on his back as he stirred with anger.

"A blind man can still bash heads open!"

"That does it," growled Yamato while ZeedGarurumon tended to him. "I can't wait to end this once and for all! And I know where we're going to settle this!"

"Actually, I've already determined the location," Slade appeared behind Kensuke.

"Where?" asked Kensuke.

Slade leaned over and whispered into Kensuke's ear. A soft smile formed on the Accel Ascendant's face.

"I couldn't ask for a better site."

xxxxx

Dimension: XLR-8/Brave's Grave

(Cue Gundam 00 MOVIE OST | Disc 2 | Track 07 | MEMORY OF PLANET~SYMPATHY)

The stage is set.

Metalla X and Dramon X faced off on the gravesite of Brave, the AncientGarurumon that Yamato once murdered. Tike appeared as the sole audience member. These two Ascendants are finally going to resolve their feud.

"Are you ready to settle this, punk? Know after this, there will be no rematch. I hope you're ready to accept defeat and take it with you to your sleep," Metalla X said as he stepped into a fighting posture.

Dramon X stood in a battle stance. Before he can attack, Metalla X launched himself into Dramon X and punched him in the face. He sent Dramon X flying back. Dramon X returned the favor and landed a blow to Metalla X's chin. Dazed from Dramon X's shot, Metalla X stumbled back. Feeling out his opponent's movements, Dramon X grabbed Metalla X's right arm and slammed him around. Dramon X's tossed his hated adversary into a rock face.

Getting up, Metalla X fired a quick Big Bang Attack that collided with Dramon X. He punched Metalla X's beam multiple times and batted it away. Metalla X immediately took to the air and cupped his hands together. Dramon X hastily shot up and prepared to stop Metalla X.

"TAKE THIS!" Fiercely roared Metalla X, who fired off a Cocytus Blast at Dramon X.

Sensing his opponent's energy fired at him, Dramon X quickly evaded with Instant Movement and reappeared above Metalla X. He surprised the Bearer of Friendship and body slammed straight into his back. Falling down with Metalla X, Dramon X planted Metalla X head first into the ground.

The entire landscape shook following the hard slam. Tike flew into the air and avoided getting knocked off his feet. He saw Dramon X rising first.

"Are you gonna take that, Yamato?! Get up!" Tike chastised him.

"...the hell, you think I'm doing, you stupid runt?" grumbled Metalla X, who not only rose up and recovered, but powered up to Super Ascendant Blue.

Frowning, Dramon X prepared himself for a tougher fight. Under circumstances thanks to his blindness, he wouldn't be able to sense a Super Ascendant Blue, but his other heightened senses and having been an Ascendant God for a while gave him an edge.

"No problem. I can still feel you out, Yamato," Dramon X muttered.

"Where's that Ascendancy Instinct you had before? C'mon and show me, boy!" Goaded Metalla X. "If you won't…"

"I can't! Not now…"

"Or, you won't, you coward?!" Metalla X scowled. "Fine, then just give me your second best! I don't care as long as I beat you…!"

Wham!

Metalla X suddenly doubled over and coughed. He grabbed his crotch as Dramon X moved so fast he kicked Metalla X's groin. Dramon X pulled his foot back.

However, much to Dramon X and Tike's surprise, Metalla X didn't scream, holler, cry, or throw a fit. No, the Bearer of Friendship responded with a smirk.

"Yes, as you can see I've overcome that weakness. You're going to have to try harder than that, Kenny Balls!"

Wham!

Metalla X returned the favor and kicked Dramon X's balls in similar fashion. Dramon X doubled over and coughed hard. Metalla X evilly chuckled.

"You want me to try harder…? Be careful with that you wish for, Yamakins Bitchcakes!"

Wham!

Dramon X kicked Metalla X's balls again. Metalla X quickly responded with a groin kick. They repeatedly kneed each other's balls.

"Kenny Ball Z!"

"Yamakins Bitchcakes GX!"

"Kenny Ball GT!"

"Yamakins Bitchcakes 5Ds!"

"Kenny Ball Super!"

"Yamakins Bitchcakes Zexal!"

They kicked each other so much they keeled over, panting and sweating hard. They slowly stood holding their crotches.

Metalla X leaned over and whispered into his hated foe's ear. "How do you like that, Ken-asshole?"

"Just fine, Yama-bitch!" Dramon X kicked Metalla X away.

(Cue Tekkaman Blade OST - Masquerade)

Metalla X landed on his feet and clenched his fists.

"Damn it all! I'm not going to let you get the better of me before you sleep for however long…! Could be a long time! I can't accept losing to you again, boy! Not NOW! Not THIS TIME!"

Just then, Metalla X powered up to his fullest. His appearance remained the same like his Ascendant Blue, but his hair and eyes took on a darker coloring of royal blue as well as growing bigger and spiking outwards. The eyes also sported visible black pupils and the aura took on a similar coloring with a larger and denser nature to it, including light particles that displayed a stronger glint.

"DO YOU HEAR ME, BOY?! I WON'T FALL TO YOU!" Metalla X yelled in defiance at his nemesis, who up to this point always had his number.

Upon seeing this new modified form Metalla X unlocked, Dramon X genuinely smiled.

"You despise me so much that you reached a new level. I can live with the fact that I made you stronger than you had any right to be," Dramon X clenched his fists tightly. "But, if you think I'm going to let you beat me before I sleep, think again, Yamato!"

Inside Metalla X's mind, Matt internally laughed. "You're not going to take that lying down, are you, Yamakins?!"

"LIKE HELL I WILL!" Roared Metalla X. "If this new enhancement is all I need to put you down, then so be it! Prepare for my Perfected Ascendant Blue, boy!"

As he powered up, a clear aura formed over Dramon X. However, he didn't tap into Ascendancy Instinct, knowing full well of its side effects. Dramon X rushed head-on with Metalla X, who attacked with ferocity.

Dramon X and Metalla X's punches connected, which threw up a powerful shockwave that wiped out nearly everything in their vicinity. Tike took cover and watched the super warriors clash.

The Ascendants collided and unleashed quick speed blitzes. They pulverized each other to the point of breaking their bodies. Metalla X went for a straight punch, but Dramon X countered by swerving around and ducking away. Metalla X turned to blast him, but Dramon X vanished with Instant Movement.

"Please, you and Taichi use that move ad nauseum! You're going to have to do better than that!" Metalla X bellowed. He instinctively turned to his right and punched something hard. He saw his fist connect with Dramon X's chest, sending him flying back. Taking no chances, Metalla X zipped right over and clubbed Dramon X, sending him crashing to the ground.

Nearly falling face first, Dramon X sprang up and watched Metalla X dive bombing toward him. Dramon X shot up and collided head-on with Metalla X. As they collided, an explosion of energy spread over the sky.

Tike became near entranced by their fight. The boy had no words to describe what he was witnessing.

"THIS IS IT! I WILL DEFEAT YOU ONCE AND FOR ALL!" Metalla X shouted while charging up his Gamma Burst Blaze.

"THEN LET'S END THIS WITHOUT ANY REGRETS!" Dramon X roared while charging his S.O.L. Draco Cannon.

Both Metalla X and Dramon X fired their strongest energy beams and collided with one another. The powerful shockwaves shook the area and Brave's gravesite. The energy then knocked down both Ascendants as they fell. Their fated duel ended in a draw. Both Ascendants turned back to Yamato & Gabumon and Ken & Veemon.

(End theme)

(Cue The Walking Dead OST - Reconciliation)

Tike flew over to the fallen warriors and their Digimon. Gabumon and Veemon were the first ones to come to and awaken.

"Thank goodness you two are ok, but…" Tike scanned over Yamato and Kensuke. "Hey, wake up!"

Both Yamato and Kensuke awoke and sat up. As they regained their senses, they intensely glared each other down. Tike backed off, giving the two room to finish where they left off.

Both men had the same idea and clenched their fists. They reared back said fists and collapsed, falling on each other. Yamato and Kensuke fell back. Both breathed heavily and hard.

"Yamakins…"

"Kenny…"

"Don't even start," sighed Kensuke, picking himself up.

Both started smirking and laughing. Tike couldn't believe what he witnessed. The hated rivals were sharing a hearty laugh together. Both ultimately ceased their laughter and stood up, looking into each other's eyes.

"I suppose I'll have to give you your due. You fight well for a blind man. Neither of us could defeat the other," Yamato chortled.

"But you didn't win. Doesn't a draw bother you?"

"As long as you don't technically win, then no."

"Fair enough, I guess," Kensuke looked away as he and Yamato noticed a spiritual essence materialize next to Brave's gravestone.

Much to their shock, Brave's spirit appeared in his former glory.

"B-B-Brave? It's you!" Kensuke acknowledged his former Digimon friend's name and sensed his spiritual presence.

"Hello, Kensuke Rainer. Aside from your lack of sight, you're looking well, old friend. You've gotten physically stronger, but mentally you're half-broken. I understand you've been through a series of stressing battles, but the fact that you're here shows me your will hasn't been broken," Brave acknowledged his friend's strengths and flaws.

"You have no idea how much I've missed you," Kensuke approached the Digimon's spirit, feeling him out.

Brave noticed Yamato and sensed the dark persona currently inhabiting the Bearer of Friendship's body.

"And it seems the 'false friendship' personality has returned. Still living inside that young man's body? I would've thought you would've permanently fallen asleep since the D-Reaper's demise."

"There was unfinished business to be had," Yamato replied to Brave.

"I still can't forgive you for killing me, dark Yamato persona. However, your evil influence has diluted overtime. By allowing Matt Ishida to collaborate with you, you've become far less vile than you used to be. You've shown a willingness to help those within Matt's family circle. You've made amends with Matt's future son, his daughter, TK, Mimi, and most of all Taichi. And you've even taken on a prodigy from another Digiverse."

"You can thank Matty boy's influence for all that. I certainly can't take the credit. If it were the old me…"

Brave smirked. "But, you aren't the old dark Yamato, are you now?"

Yamato grumbled.

"And you've just now settled your differences with Kensuke."

"You can't mean that…"

"I do, Yamato. That new form you achieved just now was the final straw. Through your desire to destroy Kensuke, he made you stronger."

Facing Kensuke, Yamato couldn't believe the Accel Ascendant made him stronger from this fight. He thought he hit a ceiling with Super Ascendant Blue, but this new Blue form reopened his eyes to new levels of strength he can achieve. Nevertheless, he still aimed to find a way to achieve Ascendancy Instinct.

"Kensuke Rainer. I still don't like you, but as a warrior I sure as hell respect you," Yamato confessed. He pointed to Kensuke. "Just know you helped me get stronger."

Brave smiled over the two acknowledging each other. "This is how it should be so I can finally rest in peace. Kensuke, it was good to see you again, my old friend."

"Even if I can't really see you now."

"Your other keen senses have allowed you to communicate with me."

Kensuke sadly smiled. "Brave, you sleep well."

"You as well, Kensuke. Enjoy a long and deep slumber, my friend."

As Brave's spirit vanished, Kensuke then turned to Tike and was on the verge of tears, "I probably deserved that after what I did... I'm sorry, Tike."

The Ascendant boy nodded. Tears fell from his own eyes. "I get it. I can't forget what happened, but I'll be damned glad to put that behind us."

Kensuke and Tike patted each other.

"Take care, little man."

"You, too, Ken."

After settling his differences with Tike, Kensuke called Veemon over. Before turning to leave, Kensuke glanced back to Yamato.

"Remember the feeling, Yamato. Don't try to mimic Tai all the time. Find your own path of strength if you wish to be a better warrior," Ken suggested without any passive aggressiveness.

Reminded of how he taught Xander, Yamato could only respond with a genuine response. "Thanks for the compliment, Kensuke. Have a good nap."

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Karin and Dimitri's Condo/Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番)/Minato, Tokyo (港区, 東京)

Although Ken's body healed to the point where he was no longer in pain, he hadn't moved or said much since the battle with Zeed X. He wasn't able to eat much either, mostly drinking water to sustain himself.

"I can't believe this happened," Karin noted. She was worried for her brother more than ever.

"It was that power he and Tai used. To think it grants so much power, but..." Dimitri was cut off when Slade entered the room.

"That's what happens when you use divine energy, regardless of what you call the technique it is a double-edged sword of the highest caliber, even the Kaio-Ken or Tai's Variation comes nowhere close to the backlash."

Karin sighed deeply. "Still..."

Slade replied. "He probably would've unlocked it though given his past history of impulse fighting. The whole point of using Ultra Instinct is to let your body fight on its own without thought, and if Tai hadn't killed Zeed X off, he would have, but then due to using two magical artifacts, he overclocked his body and now he's going to need some serious downtime to recover."

Dimitri's eyes widened. "Wait, so you're fighting on impulse? That's not safe."

Slade shrugged. "Yeah, well it's the price you gotta pay, and no I am not telling Tai that's how you use it. He has to figure it out on his own. Trust me I've only gone there like twice myself, and even I know it's not something to use lightly." He then looked around. "You guys sure it's a good idea for Athena to be visiting her friend Hina? You don't think she might want to see this?"

Karin answered. "I know how she looks up to both of them. I don't know if she could take seeing them fight each other to the extreme they're likely to go to and to be honest, I'm reluctant to let brother go through with this myself."

Slade interjected. "If Yamakins ever gets it through his head that there's more to life than power, it'll be a cold day in hell." He then took out a disk in a CD case and handed it to Dimitri. "Another reason why I came by was to give you this."

Dimitri looked over the CD. "What is this?"

"It's something Sarge found when we were checking out the destruction of your timeline. You might want to look at it, and don't worry it'll work on a standard PC."

xxxxx

Dimitri went to their computer and put the disk in. After loading a file came up, clicking on it, a video file loaded. And to his shock, his mother, the future Mimi, appeared on the screen. Karin came over and was surprised as well.

"I hope this thing's running. God, I look like a wreck, don't it?" Future Mimi spat down, fixing her hair. "Palmon, you're holding the camera upside down!"

Future Palmon was heard giggling. "Whoops, sorry 'bout that! Lemme fix that!"

With that, Future Palmon turned the camera view and got a picture perfect shot of Future Mimi sitting on a couch. There was barely any light in the room they were in. The Black Ascendants' attacks knocked out most of the power.

"Dimitri Ishida, my sweet and loving boy. This is mommy speaking… I know it sounds kinda lame for a mom to call her grown-up son that, but know you'll always be my baby and I'll always be your mom." Future Mimi said most genuinely. A radiant smile never leaving her. "And I'm even happier knowing you have a sweetheart of a girlfriend, who I know will be the most wholesome wife a man can ask for."

Hearing this, Dimitri and Karin smiled warmly. They exchanged smiles and held each other's hands. Karin leaned over on Dimitri's shoulder.

"And I'm happy to have been a grandmother to a wonderful and beautiful child like Athena. If the future means anything, Athena will have the best parents a girl can ask for. So, to Karin and Athena, I love you both. Athena, eat well and listen to your parents, ok? Your grandma Mimi wants you to be healthy and strong like a good Ascendant should be! Just like your father!"

Future Mimi gave a big smile.

Dimitri felt a tear fall from his eye as her every word touched him. Likewise, Karin was taken in by Future Mimi's sincere words.

"Mimi, there's little battery left on this thing!"

"I'll make this quick, but Dimitri… if I don't make it… if I don't live long enough to see you again, I want you to know how proud I am of you, my sweetheart. You are the love of my life. May good things shine on you, Karin, and little Athena. Until we see each other on the other side…" Future Mimi put a hand on her chest and blew a kiss to the camera. "Kisses and love to all of you from your lovely Mimi! Bye-bye…!"

The feed cuts as the battery life expired. A static feed filled the entire screen, leaving Dimitri to dry his tears and smile. Karin hugged Dimitri.

"She'd be proud of all we've done, Dimitri."

"This is her final message to me. She knew she wouldn't last with the Black Ascendants running amok." Dimitri shifted over to Slade. "Thanks for getting this to me, Slade."

Slade shrugged as he held Kensuke up by his shoulder. "No problem man. You deserved it, now let's go, Ken."

"Where are you taking Ken?" Asked Dimitri. "Look, I know he's settled things with father and all."

"Yes, and he's already said his goodbye to his friends in dimension XLR-8. All that's left now is…"

Karin realized what Slade meant. "So, it's time?"

"Y'all better bring summon anyone who wishes to see Kensuke Rainer again before he begins his one-year stasis," Slade announced.

Overhearing this, Athena came running in.

"Uncle Ken's leaving now?!" Athena cried out.

"Sweetie, we better get the others. Even Christina can't say no to this," Karin said as she and Athena rushed out of the room.

Dimitri addressed Slade. "We'll be there. I'll get Tai."

"Make it quick," Slade advised.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Chamber Subspace

Those present looked around the chamber. Everyone amassed in the middle of a room that looked like a lab. The only thing within was an oval-shaped pod with a keypad and a keyhole on it.

Tai & Agumon, Max, Dimitri & Faith, Karin, Athena & PinkPatamon, Rosa & BlackVeemon, Christina, the other Kuiper Belt Senshi, Sailor Pluto, Volodramon, Titaniamon, and CyberBeelzemon watched Kensuke walk in to see them. The Kuipers already said their goodbyes. The girls each hugged him. As for Tyra, she and Kensuke gave each other a fistbump.

"I hope we see each other again, Ken. By then, maybe your eyesight will return?" Tai addressed Kensuke.

"Likewise, Tai before you have to… well, you know…"

The Bearer of Courage nodded. "Yeah. I get the feeling this won't be a final goodbye."

"Just a 'see you later'? Yeah, I get that," Kensuke realized this notion.

"Ken. It's time." Sarge stated.

Kensuke looked at Christina, but seeing her displeasure over the situation he decided now was not the time to ask her anything.

You sure you don't want to...you know? Slade telepathically asked Kensuke.

Touching his blindfold, Kensuke sighed. Now isn't the best time to ask her that. I don't know how she'd react in her current state.

Your call. That box is in your Digivice so it won't get damaged. Slade mentally said as Kensuke slowly stepped into the pod and lied down.

Veemon, OmegaShoutmon, Utopia, Jesmon, and Sentaimon were asleep inside his Digivice. Kensuke already gave his Sparrowmon to Athena. Titaniamon and Beelzemon were near Pluto and Volodramon. The married Digimon already said their goodbyes beforehand.

Pluto walked forward and kissed Kensuke on the forehead. "I promise to look after our partners. I hope you have a good sleep and recovery." She said, having come to view him as a son. The battles against Future Charon and her associates not only brought them together, but also forged a bond between the two.

"Get plenty of sleep, man. Don't worry about the babe here. We'll behave ourselves," CyberBeelzemon smirked.

"Lady Pluto, permit me to act as your personal bodyguard," Titaniamon offered.

"Thank you," Sailor Pluto accepted the Digi-Amazon's offer.

"Worry not, Kensuke. Besides me, CyberBeelzemon and Titaniamon will serve Pluto well as her co-partners. Just focus on recharging, mate," Volodramon plainly advised the Accel Ascendant.

Slade handed Pluto a black key. "Here's the deal. He's gotta stay in here for a year's time in the YYGDM-01 dimension for his body and mind to truly heal. However, time moves faster here. So, he'll be here for about one hundred years in exchange. If awoken before time runs out, it will take an extra month for things to balance out, not only that but he can only be awakened twice before the proper time. After that, this chamber will disappear because even we have limits on what we can do." He tossed Tai a different-shaped orange key. "Here. Just in case you need Kensuke for anything."

The Bearer of Courage curiously eyed the key handed to him. "Why is my key different?"

"Your key is different because you're from a different dimension. After you use your key, it will break when you lock him back in and head back to your world. You'll know when the time comes and it won't be for your universe's version of the Tournament of Power."

Karin, Athena, Christina, and Rosa approached next. Both Karin and Athena hugged and kissed him. Both were saddened he had to go through this.

"It's not right! Uncle Ken shouldn't have to sleep so long!" Athena said pouting.

Karin hugged Athena. "He has to do this in order to get better, sweetie."

Kensuke patted Athena's head. "Just try to think and do other things and a year will pass before you know it, ok?" He held out his pinkie, reminding her of the first time they made a promise. She shook it with her own pinkie.

"Thanks, Uncle Ken. I'll wait. I have friends I can depend on while you sleep."

"That's a good girl." Kensuke said as he faced his daughter, Rosa, who recently appeared after the Zeed X battle to meet him and Christina in YYGDM-01 dimension. She looked down at the light brown-haired girl in a sailor uniform. She had a Digivice attached on a tan satchel.

Rosa hugged her father and cried on his shoulder.

"I wish you wouldn't go, daddy!"

"It's too bad we couldn't hang out, Rosa. I wish this didn't have to happen." Kensuke shed a tear, hugging Rosa back. "But, do me a favor, Rosa."

"What?"

"Can you hang with Athena and keep her company? For me?"

"She's my best friend from the future! Of course I will!" Rosa hugged her father tightly. She saw Athena wiping her tears.

"And take care of your mother, because she'll need someone to make her better."

"Yeah… I will," Rosa promised, eyeing Christina, who stood apart from them.

Christina saw Slade handing Karin a purple key. Christina's conveyed both sadness and something Ken could pick up on. He felt a darkness deeper than the element she represented.

"I… I hope you get better through this." Christina said, hugging Kensuke and Rosa.

However, the hug felt distant to Ken, who sighed.

"And I hope you recover as well, because when I do get up we've gotta talk, ok?" Kensuke said smiling before laying down.

Christina backed away smiling. However, it was not a genuine smile. Rosa noticed the uneasy and vacant smile her mother showed.

Slade handed Christina the final key: a black one. Sarge typed in a code on the pod's keypad. Then, Kensuke was placed in cryo sleep.

"Ok, so now all one has to do to awaken him is to insert one's key. Just remember what Slade said." Sarge reminded every keyholder

Everyone nodded. Christina looked away, which Karin noticed. Before she could talk to her friend, Slade spoke up.

"I think it's time we leave here. In order to get into this subspace, simply focus your thoughts into the key of this place and it will bring you here, but also remember he can only be awakened twice before the current time. Go beyond that and he'll never truly recover, and for the record no one can enter without a key. We've modded the keys to fit your neural patterns so even if someone else tried to use them they would fail."

Everyone nodded as they've gotten the gist of the situation.

"Wait. I have a question, Slade," Karin spoke up.

"Yes, what is it?"

"Did Ken know the risks? Any of it? Because him going blind is the cruelest punishment for a man like him to take! He's going to sleep not really seeing our faces, but most of all not knowing what his daughter really looks like!"

Taking a deep breath, Slade calmly answered. "Of course, he knew there'd be risks. It's like what happens in Skyrim when someone doesn't read the Elder Scrolls properly, it causes temporary blindness. Something had to give when improperly accessing Ascendancy Instinct." He veered toward Tai. "For Taichi of dimension DF-616, most of his lifespan was shaved down to seven years."

Tai clenched his teeth. "You don't have to remind me."

Slade faced Karin. "In Ken's case, when he opened that box to augment his new power, it cost him his eyes. It doesn't matter if he did or didn't open the box. If he did, it didn't matter because Zeed X pissed him off enough to cross the line without rationally thinking his decision through in full like Tai did with his choice. And if I was in his shoes, I would've done the same thing. I've said this before, but piss people like us off too far, and we will get you one way or another, even if it costs us our flesh, our blood, our souls...you might as well have had your name written in a Death Note, because by that point... your life is forfeit, and that is a warning, heed it."

Nodding, Karin responded. "Thank you."

"Now, let's leave him to rest."

With that, Slade teleported them out of the room.

Sarge added, breaking the silence. "He'll awaken at least once before his one year is done."

Slade sighed. "Indeed, but hey when he's needed, he's needed. By the way, what was Darkstar doing earlier, Sarge?"

Sarge shrugged. "I don't know. He was typing something on the keypad. Something about a message."

Slade frowned. "Ken's gonna kick his ass when he wakes up then, let's go." The two left the room, leaving Kensuke to sleep and heal for one year.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Dimension: DF-616/Digital World/File Island

Upon departing the dimension and saying goodbye to Kensuke, Tai and his friends met with the YYGDM-01 party. Sailor Moon, Takato & Guilmon, Yugi, Yusuke, Takuya, Sailor Pluto, Brunhilde, the Beast Tamers (Rika, Henry, Himura), Sailor Mars, Hiei, Sailor Venus, Volodramon, and a few others were present to bid their farewells.

"Sorry we have to leave so soon, but the gods are pushing for us to return to our dimension," Takato said, shaking Tai's hand.

"I know. They're still repairing the dimensional damages caused by Zeed X and all of the fighting that went down trying to stop him," Tai replied. "Take care of yourself, Takato, and your friends."

"Thanks, man. Hopefully, we see each other again one more time." Takato walked away.

"I hope we'll see ya again!" Guilmon chirped, receiving a head pat from Tai.

"Same to you, Guilmon."

"Take care, buddy!" Agumon waved to Guilmon.

"Are we all ready?" Sailor Moon asked her group.

"Just a second," Brunhilde said as she confronted Tai. "You've got 7 years left, right?"

"Yeah, that's the deal."

"Then, I want one last duel with you when we meet one last time! Fight me at your hardest and don't bullshit me, ok?!" Brunhilde poked his chest.

Backing off, Tai chuckled modestly and humored her. "Ok, ok! You got it, Kotori! One duel between us!" He and Brunhilde's fists bumped each other.

"It's a date," Brunhilde winked at him as she left him bewildered.

"Man, what a weird woman," Tai blinked in confusion.

"She's not going to be your last opponent. It'll be me for sure," Yamato declared.

"Geez, even with 7 years left, now everyone's really gunning for me."

Sora patted her husband's shoulder. "Look at it this way. They can't fight you if you're dead and just passed on to the other side."

"Maybe I should get in line with the others?" BanchoLeomon considered.

"Aww man. You, too?" Tai sighed. "I think fighting Kotori is scarier than fighting Zeed X. At least, I knew what to expect from him. I've never fought Kotori once."

"There's a first time for everything, brother," Kari added with a slight giggle.

"Well, it's time for us to go, honey," Sailor Sedna addressed Athena, who stood between her and Dimitri.

"You want to say goodbye?" Dimitri asked her.

Nodding, Athena quietly approached Yamato, Mimi, and Keke first. She hugged each of them.

"Take care of yourself and your parents, ok, little Athena?" Mimi affectionately smiled, hugging her future granddaughter.

"Don't give Dimitri a hard time in your next training sessions, ok?" Keke waved a finger to Athena.

"I won't!" Athena said as she and Keke embraced. Athena then looked up at Yamato, who didn't give her much of a glance. "Grandpa Yama…" Before she could finish, he knelt down and hugged her. She sensed Matt resurface and warm embrace calm her spirit.

"Look after your mother and father, Athena. And Yamato says don't let your strength diminish. You have Ascendant blood coursing through you," Matt said as he handed her a necklace with a harmonica charm. "Take this as a good luck charm."

"Thanks, grandpa Yama," Athena genuinely smiled as she put it around her neck. She said goodbye to the other Digidestined until finally, she met Tai. "Great uncle Tai, I hope we can meet again before you pass away."

"Count on it, kiddo!" Tai cheerily said as he and Athena hugged. "And we'll spend some time together before I go. I promise."

"Better keep your promise!" Athena smirked.

"Hahah, sure thing. Here's a gift for you, too," Tai handed Athena a replica of his Crest of Courage. "This will remind you of all the adventures we had together with your mom and dad."

"Thank you, great uncle Tai!" She teared up happily and put around her neck with Matt's gift.

"Goodbye, Athena!" The Digidestined called out to her, who turned around and waved to them.

"I guess we're now ready," Sailor Mars smiled.

"Back home where we belong," Yugi said.

"But, is this really the last time our dimensions ever unites for another mission?" Takuya wondered.

"It is, but that doesn't mean we can't still cherish and remember the good quality time with our other dimension friends," Pluto said. "Despite this being the end, the legacy of the Trinity will live on."

"And besides, a few of us have been given permission to come here for brief visits," Takato stated.

"Yes, but that's after the deities have repaired the dimensions," Sailor Sedna said. "And that might take a long time."

"I'm willing to wait," the Tamer leader replied.

As the YYGDM-01 group bid their farewells, Sedna opened a portal for them to pass through. When the gateway closed, the DF-616 departed, leaving only Tai and Agumon behind.

"Hey, Tai!" Madoka approached him.

"Oh, everyone's gone?" He turned to the pink-haired woman.

"Sora's been asking for you and Dorothy's worried, too. So, Max told me to get you."

"Right, sorry I just needed a little time alone."

Madoka nodded. "I understand."

"So, what's it like being a goddess, Madoka?"

"That's a good question. Honestly, you're talking to a mere avatar of my true self."

"The whole time?"

"Yes."

The Bearer of Courage calmly smirked. "I guess I shouldn't be surprised anymore. I always thought your energy was too unusual for me to figure out."

"Sorry. If you truly need to know, but it does get kinda lonely. That's why I created avatars of myself so I spend time with the friends I had before I ascended. I wanted to be with Homura, Sayaka, Kyoko, Mami, and the others."

"I see."

"And now I get to spend time with you and your friends in this world. Thank you for letting us stay here."

"You can thank Max for accommodating you."

The pink-haired woman queried. "So, what are you going to do for these seven years?"

Staying silent for a few moments, Tai took time to collect his thoughts.

"Tai?" Agumon looked up at his partner.

"I don't know, Madoka. I feel like these next seven years are going to be turbulent for me. I'm going to be a dad soon. And who knows what else is out there for me to face. Zeed X was my ultimate challenge. And I haven't truly mastered Ascendancy Instinct. There's a lot I feel will happen in this span of time."

"I understand. Just know Homura and I will be there to see Max being born."

"Thanks, Madoka. By the way, don't you have the clairvoyance to look into my future?"

"I do, but do you really want to know your future before your passing?"

Nodding, the Bearer of Courage chortled. "No, I guess not. I think I'll go in blind. That'll make life more exciting that way."

"However you wish, Taichi Kamiya," Madoka overheard Homura calling to her. "I better go."

"Yeah, I'll come with. I don't want Sora to worry," Tai said as he and Agumon followed Madoka.

As they neared a cliff, Tai & Agumon powered up together and became Omega X. Madoka sprouted white feathered wings from her back.

"Take care, Taichi."

"You, too, Madoka."

With that, they flew off to meet with their beloved partners.

Observing the departure of the two dimensions, Beerusmon and Whismon prepared to take their leave.

"It's over, Lord Beerusmon."

"Good. Now, I could use a long nap after all that."

Whismon raised his staff. "Then, let us be off!" He turned and watched Omega X fly off far into the distance. "Be well, Taichi and friends."

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/DentonCorp

(Cue Black Lagoon Ending - Don't Look Behind - Edison)

"The blood samples have been collected as you wanted," Sailor Andes, garbed in a lab coat and wearing a suppression collar, informed Mr. Denton.

"Excellent, let us begin the cloning process." Mr. Denton ordered.

xxxxx

In a similar process that created Cain and Hiroaki's Blood Senshi, Mr. Denton used the Kuiper's blood via insect drones. He managed to take their blood when the Kuipers went to Legend HQ one day. The insects collected the samples and flew off undetected. As far as the Kuipers knew, they merely got insect bites. As for Christina, it was a simple matter of Dr. Denton stalking his daughter and sending a drone to collect her blood.

The Kuipers' blood was then mixed with Andes's tissue. The cloning process created five more evil Kuiper Senshi clones. Sailors Makemake and Haumea were considered options, but Mr. Denton decided what they had was more than enough.

"Yes, I shall name you…" Before Mr. Denton could finish, Andes interjected.

"How about Bizarro Kuiper Senshi?" Andes asked, which earned her an awkward glare from Mr. Denton. "What? I mean if Superman had his Bizarro Superman, why not Bizarro Kuipers?" She eyed the five capsules. "You can't tell how happy I am to have my own evil team. Can we put them to the test?"

"We can wait for that. First, there's the matter of their obedience," Mr. Denton said. "After all, I had to put a collar on you to contain you."

"Yeah, yeah, and I still don't like it," Andes scoffed.

"Patience. With time, you and the Bizarros can have your fun with Christina and her friends."

Pushing a remote, the capsule doors opened and released the five Bizarro Kuipers.

The first to emerge is Sailor Orcus's Bizarro counterpart: a girl with long purple hair and wearing an inverted version of Sailor Orcus's uniform. This was Sailor Sucro.

The second is Sailor Varuna's Bizarro counterpart: a tall woman with platinum blonde hair and wearing the inverted colors of Sailor Varuna's uniform. This was Sailor Anurav.

The third is Sailor Quaoar's Bizarro counterpart: a green-haired, brown-skinned woman and wearing the inverted colors of Sailor Quaoar's uniform. This was Sailor Raoauq.

The fourth is Sailor Eris's Bizarro counterpart: a rose-haired girl with shining yellow eyes and wearing the inverted colors of Sailor Eris's uniform. This was Sailor Sire.

The last is Sailor Ixion's Bizarro counterpart: a black-skinned girl with silver-braided hair and wearing the inverted colors of Sailor Ixion's uniform. This was Sailor Noixi.

Sailor Andes opened her arms up and laughed. "Heheheh, welcome my Bizarro family! I am your leader, Sailor Andes, and aren't we gonna have some fun making the Kuiper's lives miserable?!"

Just then, Mr. Denton received a call and dispatched it to a screen. Cain Bearer appeared on the screen looking more perturbed than usual.

"Michael Denton, what's this I'm hearing about your own set of Senshi clones?! Trying to copy Hiroaki and my success?!"

Just then, Hiroaki was heard trying to interject on screen. "...You mean my project, Mr. Bearer?! This was mine and Igasu's brainchild experiment!"

"So, this guy managed to clone his own evil Senshi?! Lemme see!" Igasu shouted as she appeared on the screen. She eyed Sailor Andes and the Bizarro Kuipers. "Wow, you weren't kidding! They even look exactly like those Kuiper Senshi brats!"

Sailor Andes chortled. "Heheh, what'ca think? You jealous that we're gonna encroach on your territory now?"

Igasu retorted. "Is that a challenge?! Do you and your wannabes wanna have a go with me and my Blood Senshi?!"

"Bring it on, you red-skinned, pig-tailed bitch!" Sailor Andes beckoned.

"Enough, Igasu!" Hiroaki barked on screen.

Cain quickly shoved himself back on the screen. "Anyway, you were always trying to copy my scientific techniques, and now you dip your toes into the cloning business?"

Mr. Denton calmly chortled. "How's this? We let our evil cloned Senshi duel and whoever wins shall prove who's superior."

"You're full of confidence, Michael. Maybe work out any kinks your clones might have and I'll consider it," Cain replied. "But, I think what's better is if we can use our clones to wear down the Senshi."

"Your clones were already defeated by Sailor Moon's group if I recall," Mr. Denton chuckled.

"After every defeat, our Blood Senshi get stronger. I do wonder if your Bizarros can as well," mused Hiroaki. "And since we have so much in common, Mr. Denton. We both have daughters who're Sailor Senshi."

Hearing this, Mr. Denton's curiosity piqued. "One of the Senshi is your own daughter?"

"Yes, but I won't reveal who. But, I'm sure you'd love nothing more than use your clones to find and hunt down your daughter?" Hiroaki, still influenced by Yami Houou, planted the insidious idea into Mr. Denton's head.

"And force her on the run like a scared animal? After how she ruined my life?" Mr. Denton smiled fiendishly. "I like how you think, Dietman. I'll make Christina suffer like she's never suffered before." He raised both arms as Sailor Anurav and Sailor Raoauq removed his lab coat. He then turned to Sailor Sucro. "How would you and your cohorts like to hunt down my naughty daughter? She's in need of her punishment."

Sailor Sucro smirked evilly. "Ooo, punish Christina? Anything you want, daddy."

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番)/Minato, Tokyo (港区, 東京)

The Bizarro Kuiper Senshi were first unleashed on Christina. Horrified to learn they were created by her father and Sailor Andes, Christina initially fought the Bizarro Kuipers alone. Try as she might, Sailor Orcus couldn't beat them. Then, Sailor Sedna and the Kuiper Senshi arrived to help Orcus fight off the Bizarros.

"Orcus, are you ok?!" Sedna asked, helping Orcus up, who jerked her arm away.

"What are you doing?! I had them!" Orcus snapped.

"Hey, them totally kicking your butt around was you having them," Eris remarked.

"I can't believe Andes is back again!" Quaoar exclaimed.

"Even worse, she's somehow learned to clone evil versions of us," Ixion assessed the Bizarro Kuipers.

"I don't know how you got here and who brought you back, but we're putting you and your new team away!" Sedna declared.

"You realize now we have the Blood Senshi and now these clones," Varuna scowled, brandishing Mjolnir.

Andes chortled evilly. "Dear Sedna, I see brother isn't here, but that's ok. As you can see, me and my new team are set to make your lives miserable."

"Who's responsible for your creation?!" Sedna demanded.

"Would you believe my bastard of a father…?" Orcus scoffed as she walked forward, readying her sais.

"Christina, please let us help!" Eris pleaded.

"No! You're only going to get in the way! This is MY fight to win! When I go through them, I'll get MY hands on THAT BASTARD!" snapped Orcus.

Sucro chuckled and taunted Orcus. "Oh dear sister, father looks forward to seeing you again."

"Then, why don't you send a message to him from ME?!" Orcus charged at Sucro first. Her inner thoughts filled with pent up frustration and anger over the hell her father has put her through. Coupled with the PTSD she was still suffering from the Zeed X conflict, her mentality changed.

And on top of those issues, she was already dealing with her life spiraling out of control after her identity was exposed to the world.

Orcus was no longer willing to accept help from her friends.

At this point, she had wished the entire dimension missions and Zeed X situations never happened in her and Kensuke's lives. She yearned to remain that happy-go-lucky girl who did well to keep her insecurities hidden. She wanted to maintain her livelihood as an idol singer, a voice actress, and a mascot for Miku Hatsune.

As she rushed at the Bizarro Kuipers, Orcus's eyes brimmed with tears. She gritted her teeth hard.

You've ruined MY life, father! No… MICHAEL DENTON! Orcus screamed internally. I'LL kill your sluts and then hunt you down… and I'LL do it without ANYONE'S help!

"CHRISTINA!" Sedna screamed for her friend.

Sailor Orcus roared with fury as she attacked Sailor Sucro with her sais.

xxxxx

Barely escaping with her life, Sailor Orcus was forced to retreat. She had unleashed a desperation black hole-like attack that nearly destroyed her, the Kuipers, and the Bizarro Kuipers in one fell swoop.

She fled to save herself. She left her friends to fend off the Bizarro Kuipers. Orcus saved herself purely for selfish reasons.

"CHRISTINA!" The yells of the Kuipers were heard in the far distance.

"Chris, where are you?!" Sedna yelled out.

Leaning on a wall, Orcus clutched her arm and seethed under her breath.

"I've had enough… I'VE HAD ENOUGH!" Orcus screamed with fury. The shine in her eyes had gone away replaced with detachment and frigidness. "I need no one… if I'm gonna beat that bastard, my clone self, and the rest of those cloned whores… I've got to change my ways…" She closed her eyes tight and seethed in her thoughts, fighting the PTSD she's been dealing with. I don't care all about that bullshit of me being someone's fictional character… I don't give the fuck all about Ford's sob story! Like, why should I feel sorry for the guy whose creator made some callous bastard hell bent on ruining MY life, ruining Ken's reputation, MY reputation! I forsake everything to do with Ford's creator and Zeed X! I also forsake everything to do with my Kuiper identity! I'll forge my own path… I'll fight to bring down Michael Denton and his slutbag whores all on my own! And without you around, Ken… how am I going to set a good example for Rosa? She can't see me like this. And with my identity exposed… it's time for me to hide in the shadows.

She turned away and closed her eyes.

"From now on, Sailor Orcus is no more…"

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/Azabu-Jūban District (麻布十番)/Minato, Tokyo (港区, 東京)

Over a week later.

Standing atop of a rooftop, a figure that resembled Sailor Orcus stared over the night sky. This figure had long blonde hair to complement the full black leather bodysuit she was wearing. She had on red lipstick. Removing her black shades, her eyes were fully cold and detached from the world she left behind.

She whipped out her Henshin Stick as her bodysuit transformed into a black Sailor uniform with a purple bow. She took out and put on a purple mask, which concealed her eyes. She took on a Sailor V-esque vigilante look. "...I am Sailor O the Obscure Senshi." The blonde muttered in a deeper and mature tone.

xxxxx

Apex Dimension: YYGDM-01/DentonCorp

A late evening gathering was held in private quarters. The gathering turned to a night of hedonistic pleasure among greedy men who helped systematically destroy the reputation of one of Japan's heroes and Australia's Sailor Senshi representative. One of those men, Michael Denton, couldn't be any happier to get retribution at his daughter.

"She effectively destroys my marriage and tried to tarnish my reputation. Well, now I've destroyed Christina's life! This is what happens when you get caught up in your own fame and drop your guard protecting your hero image! Serves you right, Christina Denton!" Michael boasted over his daughter's ruined reputation. He sat down with Raoauq and Anurav, who began locking lips with Michael and initiating him into a three-way kiss.

The Bizarro Kuipers have not only become Michael's hench maidens, but became his literal whores, which they passed off to his accomplices for erotic pleasure and one-night stands. The photographer who exposed Christina's transformation earned himself a one-night stand with Noixi. Ixion's clone kissed the photographer while pushing him on a couch and tearing open his pants.

"That daughter of yours hasn't been seen since we last attacked her," Andes noted. "Heh, I wonder if we really ran her out of town."

Straddling on top of one of Michael's associates, Sucro giggled. "Who cares about her? Christina's out of daddy's hair. We beat her 'cause she's not tough enough. She ain't got what it takes to get ruthless! Like I'm about to do to this guy here…!" She shot an erotically crazed look at Michael's associate, preparing to grab his testicles. "Oh yes, and I'm gonna have fun toying with that little brat of a daughter of hers. Auntie Sucro will punish Rosa!"

"If she's gone, we can bring down the rest of Sedna's crew. They're gonna fall one by one!" Andes boasted. "It's down to those five against the six of us now!"

"Let's not lose sight of the fact, they have allies. We must still tread carefully," Michael warned the Bizarro Kuiper leader.

"Yeah, yeah, I'm just happy I'm gotten the edge over sis! She lost Kenny and now her dear friend Christina's left town! We'll rule Tokyo with an iron fist…!"

(End theme)

Crash!

A ball of darkness blasted the ceiling lights. The room became dark, but backup lights automatically turned on. These backup lights barely lit up the room. Michael, his associates, and the Bizarro Kuipers frantically scanned around.

"What the hell was that?! Who killed the lights?!" Anurav snapped.

"Find out who did this!" Michael demanded from his hench maidens.

"Up there! I see someone!" Sire pointed up to a figure standing on the ceiling.

The group saw Sailor O casting a cold and judgmental glare at them. Sailor O had her sights specifically on Michael. Sucro stood in Michael's way.

"Who is that?!" Raoauq frantically asked.

"It's her!" Sucro growled.

"...Christina…?" Michael gawked at his daughter, who mostly concealed herself behind the darkness.

"Michael Denton, you and your whores will pay for your wrongdoings. The Obscure Senshi will make you all gradually disappear." Sailor O warned them in a dark and distorted voice, but thankfully enough where they can clearly understand her every word. A calm but sadistic smirk adorned her face. Sailor O tapped her face mask, which released a bright flash of dark light that blinded them all.

As they regained their sights, Sailor O was gone.

Michael and the Bizarro Kuipers noticed the associates all laying unconscious. The photographer is seen hanging unconscious in the ceiling. His face was marked with the 'O' symbol.

Michael gritted, realizing he might've made the biggest mistake of his life.

Sailor O made her first move in taking down her father's corrupt enterprise.

xxxxx

Dimension: Character Corner/Panel AΩ/Jacob K. Javits Convention Center/New York City/New York, United States/Real-life: October 31st, 2018

(PD050 Adam Sobiech & Ai Takekawa - Break The Light (Original Mix) Heard in Sound Devices)

In the city of New York, the streets are livelier than ever. Inside the convention center, a special panel was being hosted by Takeru Cage, who since recovered from visiting DMajorBoss's grave.

A lot of various fictional characters are seen in the audience. The notable faces in the audience: Omega X (Corner), Metalla X (Corner), Angemon X (Corner), Sailor Sedna (Corner), Dramon X (Corner), Sailor Orcus (Corner), Sailor Varuna (Corner), Max Kamiya (Corner), Sailor Moon (Corner), Yusuke (Corner), Takato & Guilmon (Corner), Sailor Pluto (Corner), Volodramon (Corner), Brunhilde (Corner), Yugi Mutou (Corner), Seto Kaiba (Corner), Marty Stonebagel (Corner), Skuld (Corner), Skogul (Corner), Gondul (Corner), Sigrun (Corner), Fafnir (Corner), Buffy Summers, Willow Rosenberg, Xander Harris, Rupert Giles (aka an older MasakoX), TOM, Spike Spiegel, Haruhi Suzumiya, Alucard (Hellsing), Akane Tsunemori, Goku, Vegeta, Gon, Jotaro Kujo, Saitama, Midoriya, Freeza, Broly (Super), DIO, Shinobu Sensui, Mr. Popo, Saber (Fate series), Beerus, Whis, Soul Eater & Maka, Kirito & Asuna, Meliodas, Akira Fudo (Devilman Crybaby), Mario, Luigi, Sonic the Hedgehog, Bowser, Dr. Eggman, Bowsette, Ryu, M. Bison, Sora, Riku, Kairi, Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Maleficent, Woody & Buzz, Flik (A Bug's Life), Mike & Sulley, The Incredibles, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, Rick & Morty, Wreck-it-Ralph, Vanellope von Schweetz, Fix-it Felix, Sgt. Calhoun, Taffyta Muttonfudge, Turbo, Shank (Ralph Breaks The Internet), TMNT (2003 Series), The Shredder (2003 Series), Team Voltron (Legendary Defender), Lotor, Team RWBY, Team JNPR, Qrow Branwen, Cinder Fall, and Salem.

Behind the audience, an image conjured from Whis's staff was being shown. Inside this image, the two Zen-Ohs and the Grand Minister watched from Zen-Oh's Palace.

On the stage was a huge theater screen. On the left side was Takeru Cage, Ford (Corner), Lazarus, and Liva sitting on their tables as the panel's hosts.

On the right side are seven special guest speakers at their tables. They are the Persona Vein casts: Amamiya Ren, Takamaki Ann, Togo Hifumi, Skyler Jones, Niijima Makoto, Mia Karnstein (who is holding both a plushie of herself and a Mona plushie), and Jack Rutherford.

For some quick Cornerverse tidbits: the Cornerverse Ren has a different manga name as Kurusu Akira. Cornerverse Nekomata has been a secondary resource for Sailor Pluto and Volodramon (Corner). The Code Vein cast is the same composite characters as their present selves unlike their separate fanfic versions (PV-18 and PV-CV-19), such as Skyler (Sion) and the unnamed CV protagonist are one being in hopes to learn his past once the game is released, and Hifumi is taking care of him.

Omega X (Corner) glanced over the large audience filling the panel room. "Sheesh, look at this crowd! I think it's already full!"

Angemon X (Corner) noticed more guests walking in. "Nah, there's more coming."

Sailor Sedna (Corner) balked at the crowd size. "They're going to need more seats for the people in the back!"

Max (Corner) added. "This panel is just about reached its maximum capacity."

Takato (Corner) took pictures of the panel hosts. "Well, it's not surprising. Look who're the guests! Of course, this is like a huge deal!"

Sailor Moon (Corner) added. "And considering Cain's party corner ban is about to come into effect soon, all these people are making the most of it."

Yusuke (Corner) scoffed. "It really sucks this is the last corner party. That asswipe just had to ruin the fun."

Sailor Pluto (Corner) nodded. "I suspect like any other ban law in history, it'll be lifted at some point."

Volodramon (Corner) sighed. "I hope so, Pluto. I mean, it has to."

Brunhilde (Corner) sighed. "I guess we'll see, Doctor Who-mon." She responded to Volodramon (Corner)'s nickname.

"Say, where's Takuya, Takato?" Yugi (Corner) asked the Tamer.

"He's in the convention center somewhere, but he told us to go on," Takato (Corner) said. "Besides, I'm surprised Seto Kaiba is here with ya, Yugi."

"I had a panel of my own with Lyn not long ago," Seto (Corner) replied. "And I'm only here because I'm slightly interested in what these creators have in store."

Marty (Corner) noticed Lazarus on stage with Takeru, Ford (Corner), and Livia. "Well, there's my original self's creator. I know I'm the Corner extension of the actual Marty Stonebagel from universe YYGDM-01. It'll be nice to hear what he has to say."

Metalla X (Corner) smirked. "Heh, well look what we have here. The cast from Buffy are here, and wait, is that an older MasakoX?" He resisted the urge to laugh out loud. He started heckling the Buffy cast, including Rupert Giles. "Hey, MasakoX! Did you age a few decades?!"

Buffy, Willow, Xander, and Giles turn around as Metalla X (Corner)'s heckling got their attention.

"Is that a dog barking?" Buffy cupped her ears.

"No, because dogs go 'woof'," Willow aptly pointed out.

"It's the loudest and crude sounding dog I've ever heard," Xander remarked.

Metalla X (Corner) gawked. "Call me a dog, will you?!"

"Careful, buddy. Unless you wanna invoke the wrath of the Ripper?" Max (Corner) tried to stop Metalla X (Corner).

"I'd like to see him try," Metalla X (Corner) scoffed.

Giles got up from his chair and shot an intense glare at Metalla X (Corner). "You don't want to see me when I'm crossed, you loud hooligan."

Metalla X (Corner) snorted, withholding his desire to laugh. "Ooo, I'm scared."

Alucard turned around, scoffing in annoyance. "Hey, don't underestimate a pissed-off English man. English folk aren't to be fucked with."

Xander nodded. "What he said!"

Metalla X (Corner) rolled his eyes. "Fine, since this is a panel and there's guests, I'll stop here."

Angemon X (Corner) sighed with relief. "Thank god, now just sit down."

Goku stood up and pointed to the projection image of the Zen-Ohs and the Grand Minister. "Hey, Zenis! Over here! Can y'all hear me?!"

Beerus quickly pulled Goku down. "You fool, don't sour the mood!"

Vegeta grunted. "Geez, settle down, Kakarot. We don't need you to cause a scene."

Freeza scoffed. "The monkey doesn't know how to sit down and shut up."

Whis chortled. "They can hear you well, Goku. They're just waiting to hear what these content creators have to say."

Gon curiously eyed the Persona Vein cast. "I wonder what they're here for."

Saitama noticed them. "I recognize half of them from Persona 5. Heck, the blonde former delinquent guy shares the same English voice actor as me."

Jotaro stoically added. "The other guests with them don't look like anyone I recognize."

Midoriya answered. "They're from the upcoming Code Vein game! Their game is supposed to come out next year!"

Broly (Super) grunted. "A few months after my movie comes out."

DIO smirked. "Oh, the big man finally speaks. I hope your vocabulary range is bigger than your original variation, Broly."

Sensui eloquently added. "Hopefully more than just 'Kakarot!' and 'I'm the Devil'."

Broly (Super) quietly retorted with a growl. "My beef isn't with Kakarot like the original Broly. No, my issues will lie with Vegeta and his damn father." He said while painstakingly glaring toward Vegeta's direction.

Mr. Popo interjected, giving his unsettling and creepy smile. "Now, now, children. Settle down now. The panel's about to start and I'd like to listen without y'all blabbering."

Saber sighed. "I don't know what I'm doing here besides making up for the lack of Fate/stay never appearing in Cornerverse segments. This makes up for the lost time I guess."

Akira added. "Same here. These small time cameos are all we're getting."

(Theme fades)

xxxxx

(Cue BØRNS - American Money)

Outside the panel, the Ninja Turtles (2003) and the Voltron Paladins (Legendary Defender) are taking a group shot for their fans.

"Sheesh, after all this time, we get to show up," Raphael (2003) remarked.

"Hey, our 2012 counterparts needed some spotlight since their show was still ongoing during those House of Madoka and Shinnen events, Raph," Donatello (2003) said.

"Now their show is over and there's still a new show," Leonardo (2003) referred to the new Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

"But we're back outta our sewers!" Michelangelo (2003) pulled Hunk and Lance into a group shot. "Over here, dudes! Take a pic of us!"

Keith added. "I know our fans will appreciate this."

"Hey, Allura! Can I get a kiss?" Michelangelo (2003) leaned over to get a smooch from the female Paladin.

Allura blinked and backed off. "Um, no that'll be quite all right."

Raphael (2003) lightly slapped the back of his younger brother's head. "She ain't into you, Mikey. She's obviously into one of those Paladin pretty boys."

"Oh speaking of pretty boys…" Hunk scoffed as Lotor walked up to them.

"Lotor? What do you want?!" Shiro demanded as he and Paladins confronted him.

"You have some nerve coming here," Allura conveyed disdain for the exiled Galra prince.

"Yes, but I didn't come alone. I brought someone you four are fondly familiar with," Lotor said, pivoting over to the Ninja Turtles (2003).

"TURTLES!" Bellowed a powerful voice that alarmed the four humanoid terrapins.

"No way! It can't be!" Leonardo (2003) shouted.

"But, it can! Look!" Donatello (2003) pointed toward their intimidating, armored nemesis.

The Shredder (2003) walked over toward the group and stood next to Lotor.

"You thought you could be rid of me from your lives, you overgrown reptiles?" The Shredder (2003) cackled. "I can't die so easily as you wish. It's as Karai warned, I'll always find a way to return!"

Keith growled. "Now, you two are in league?"

Lotor chuckled. "Why not? We're rebooted variations of villainous '80s characters. Only fitting we unite to confront our enemies."

Leonardo (2003) faced Shredder (2003). "Ok, what do you want, Ch'rell?"

Shredder (2003) forewarned the Turtles. "The being known as Zeed X might be gone, but that doesn't mean evil has been purged from the multiverse. In fact, for those heroes in dimension YYGDM-01, a great darkness thought long dead lurks and shall rise again like a phoenix."

The Turtles and Paladins are left befuddled by this evil the Shredder (2003) alluded to.

"Incidentally, I know those 2012 Nickelodeon counterparts of yours have helped certain heroes fight and defeat those alien warlords that've used my appearance," Shredder (2003) said. "Tell those fools that I, the true Shredder, have returned!"

Raphael (2003) frowned. "Uh-huh, sure. Just know you're gonna have a harder time dealing with more than one set of us."

Keith added. "You and Shredder have your work cut out for yourselves since you'll be dealing with us and the Turtles."

Leonardo (2003) nodded, taking out his swords. "That's right!"

Lotor chuckled. "Hear that, Ch'rell? They want to wage battle here."

Shredder (2003) brandished his claws. "Then, why don't we settle old scores here, Turtles?!"

Michelangelo (2003) quickly interjected. "Yo, dudes! The big panel's about to start!"

Pidge cried out. "Ah, we're going to miss it if we don't get back to our seats!"

Allura beckoned the Paladins. "Come! If we hurry, we can find some available seats!"

Donatello (2003) declared. "Let's hurry and nab some good seats!"

"Right! Let's hurry!" Lance hollered.

"Last one in…!" Before the boastful Michelangelo (2003) could finish, the Paladins and the other Turtles stormed right back into the panel room. "Yo, wait for me!"

Lotor and Shredder (2003) stare awkwardly at their enemies leaving the fight.

"Shall we go then?" Lotor blinked.

"Feh might as well. This is the last Cornerverse arc," Shredder (2003) muttered.

(End theme)

xxxxx

(Keith Harris - Forthcoming (Original Mix) Heard in Sound Devices)

Inside the panel, the special event is about to start.

A random fan is seen reading a hentai doujinshi containing three parts: Blue Mars/Sam/Thelxiepeia, Cyber Mercury/Max/Dark Cyber Mercury, and all six (with Pisinoe included as the seventh member for herself/Max/Cyber Mercury, and Dark Cyber Mercury already inside Cyber Mercury's mind) of them having an orgy (with one scene showing Blue Mars and Cyber Mercury kiss as they have buttsex with their respective boyfriends). He masturbated (a front seat to hide his perversion) while reading the doujinshi.

"Mike check," Takeru adjusted his microphone along with his colleagues, who did the same. "Is everyone here having a good convention weekend?"

Nearly everyone cheered in unison and hollered. Takeru smiled at this lively response and stood up.

"Great. I'm glad to hear that. Sorry if I sound a little out of it, but I've had to see someone before coming here," Takeru admitted, briefly reflecting to his visit to DMajorBoss's grave. He took a deep breath. "Anyway, me and my colleagues here are gonna give you a special panel you won't forget. We also have some special trailers for projects that have been in the works and will be revealed to the public."

Ford (Corner) chimed in. "Aren't you forgetting something, Takeru?"

Livia added. "Yes, we're approaching a very important day in your life."

"You don't mean…" Takeru paused as he genuinely smiled. "That's right. My birthday is coming up. So, on top of this being a special panel to show two trailers of some very special projects, but we're here to celebrate my birthday."

"We should save the birthday celebration 'til after the panel?" Lazarus suggested.

"Right, if any of you stay after the panel, we can go and celebrate my birthday. There'll be music and plenty of free food for all!" Takeru announced.

Goku jumped up, hollering. "Yeah! I'm hungry!"

Beerus popped up and grabbed Goku. "Fool!"

Nearly everyone laughed over Goku's antic, but some like Vegeta grumbled in embarrassment.

Whis chortled. "Hear that, Lord Beerus? There'll be plenty of food to go by."

Beerus smirked as his ears perked up. "I hope it's edible."

"No need to worry. The food is being provided by the best chefs in the multiverse," Takeru reassured the God of Destruction and his angel attendant. "On top of this being mine and my creator's birthday month, I've also been celebrating October with a Halloween movie marathon. For those following me on my Twitter, I've been watching and presenting movies such as the Nightmare on Elm Street, Friday the 13th, Halloween, Exorcist, George Romero's Dead films, and even family films like Coraline, A Nightmare Before Christmas, and Hocus Pocus. Even some anime are part of this marathon."

Alucard grinned. "Yes, you're about to show and marathon Hellsing Ultimate all over again. Both original and Abridged versions."

"I've been hosting as Count Takeru on my Twitter. On top of premiering the new Castlevania series' second season. And also marathoning Devilman Crybaby," Takeru announced what has and will be shown for his 31 Days of Halloween marathon event.

"Good choices, especially showing my show during the month," Akira nodded in approval.

"Now, before we get to the trailers, let's introduce some guests who've come all the way over to meet you all," Takeru turned toward the familiar Persona 5 and Code Vein cast members sitting next to him. "Please welcome the cast of the upcoming Persona Vein series!"

A loud chorus of audible cheers echoes across the panel room. The Persona Vein stand up and raise their hands, waving to the audience.

"By the way, there will be a language barrier between us and our guests here. Most of them don't speak English well, but we have translators to help them translating our questions," Takeru stated.

"Actually, I can speak English somewhat fine, but it's not perfect," Ann spoke up on her microphone.

"Don't worry. We'll manage, Ms. Takamaki," Takeru reassured the blonde woman. "Now, I think it's time we start to roll out those surprise trailers. For starters, this one pertains to YuYuGiDigiMoon and its future. Yes, I am referring to its final arc."

Livia added. "We're nearing the end of YYGDM, aren't we?"

Lazarus replied. "All things have to come to an end. YuYuGiDigiMoon has been with us since late-2003. We're in 2018. So many official and unofficial series have come and gone during its publication run."

Ford (Corner) asserted. "I do wonder what you have planned to follow up after Cross Generations?"

"Well, things aren't going to be the same, that's for sure," Takeru said. "So, rather than tell, let's show our attendees what to look forward to with the two-part YYGDM series finale: Prelude to the Defiants and Wrath of the Defiants."

(End theme)

With that, the room dimmed and the big screen behind the panel guests displayed the first trailer.

(Cue 8Dawn - This Is Why I Was Born; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The first image to show up is a shot of Tokyo. Various site locations are shown: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Azabu-Jūban, Akihabara, Roppongi Hills, Sacramento, San Francisco, Portland, and New York City.

The trailer transitioned into the sun setting over Tokyo. Standing and looking out his high-rise office windows, Cain Bearer scanned Tokyo while looking out signs of Meta activity.

"I've watched them play out their hero theatrics far long enough. They've run Tokyo roughshod for nearly 10 years… no longer than that. For all their good intentions, they've left collateral damage in wake of all the battles they've been involved in. They've turned this city into their personal playground without anyone policing their actions and tightening a leash on them.

They may have a vast majority of these ignorant masses on their side, but there's a select minority that has voiced their concerns and has seen enough. These vocal minorities wish to take matters into their own hands. However, they lack leadership. They lack someone with a vision that can help them make these heroes know the damage they've caused to people's homes and livelihoods. They can use all the magic to clean up their messes, but people don't forget and won't forgive.

I'm about to give these defiant people a platform to resist the heroes they've once idolized.

These are my Defiants."

The trailer transitioned to a flashback scene of an individual of unknown origin showing raw video footage of an alternate reality where the Defiant war was determined. Both sides lost many, but the loss of one of the YYGDM leaders drove the surviving leaders to become autocratic dictators.

"I've already seen a future where your heroics turn our society into an autocracy. I can't even tell you who this source truly is, but I must thank him. He's allowed me to get a heads up on you, heroes. I intend to not only play this game, but I will win and restore order to this already chaotic world."

The trailer transitioned to a car exploding, as a result of a group of Defiants trying to disrupt a speech given by Sailor Moon and the other YYGDM leaders. More Defiants, wearing white masks, storm out holding signs and protesting against the heroes.

"Why are they attacking us?" Sailor Moon wondered in a deeply concerned tone.

The trailer then transitioned to some unnamed Metas being captured overseas and locked into capsules. The West Coasters are shown freeing a few of these Metas and running away from some SOUJA units.

"I can't believe they've managed to capture so many in such a short alarming rate," Marty Stonebagel's voice over is heard.

"We're been so lucky not to have been captured by now," Andrea's voice over is heard after Marty. "Ugh…!"

"Andrea! What's wrong?" asked a concerned Marty.

"I need to rest. I'm going to need time to myself…" she vaguely answered.

The trailer transitioned to Andrea in isolation somewhere. A subtle black aura enveloped the West Coaster. This unknown source seemingly starts to manipulate Andrea's actions.

"I see… that's what you want…" Andrea eerily whispered. She raised her face. The color in her eyes is dull and lifeless.

(This Is Why I Was Born fades)

(Cue Injustice Gods Among Us OST - Metropolis Rooftop; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The trailer then transitioned to a solitary figure standing on a rooftop. This lone vigilante is revealed to be Sailor O. She pivoted toward DentonCorp with a purpose.

"The world only cares for Christina Denton the famed international idol. They don't give a fuck about Sailor Orcus. At least I get paid for singing and performances. I don't get shit for saving civilians and being a goody-goody. The Defiant stuff is just proof of that."

Sailor O dropped in the middle of an empty lot. She saved a civilian being harrassed by Defiants. The Defiants head off Sailor O, who promptly beat them down with ease. Sailor O stood over the beaten masked Defiants.

"In the name of obscurity, you won't remember anything that happened here."

"Christina!"

Sailor O comes face to face with her former team: the Kuiper Belt Senshi.

Sailor Sedna pleaded to the vigilante. "Please, Orcus. You don't want to continue going down this path. It's not you."

"Sorry, but this is the path I've chosen for me. If anyone is going to take down Cain Bearer, Michael Denton, and all these Defiant networks; it'll be me and SAILOR O WORKS ALONE!"

"So, it's you vs the World? Good luck with that," rebuked Sailor Varuna.

Sailor Varuna and Sailor O have a brief scuffle. It ends with O kicking Mjolnir out of Varuna's hand and applying an arm hold. Sailor O is on the verge of breaking Varuna's arm, but the Kuipers intervene before O can seriously injure her former teammate.

"So 'sorry' you had to see that, but let this be a warning to not mess with me."

"Please stop, Christina!" cried out Sedna.

"OPEN YOUR EYES, KARIN! THERE'S PEOPLE WHO THINK WE'RE DANGEROUS, AND OUR ACTIONS ARE BECOMING IRRESPONSIBLE!"

After Sailor O turned away leaving the Kuipers, the trailer quickly shifted to Seto Kaiba and Pegasus meeting with Cain Bearer in a courtroom.

"Mr. Pegasus, can you admit to taking responsibility for allowing Kaiba Corp to utilize technology to bring your monsters to life? We've seen many cases in recent years of duelists getting injured and being hospitalized because of these sanctioned matches. They got hurt because these monsters somehow came to life.

What about you, Seto Kaiba? Do you also take responsibility for the damages and costs of these duelists' medical bills? You have all the money in the world to cover these costs."

Kaiba scowled. "This is absurd."

"No more absurd than you not taking responsibility. Your late-father, Gozaburo, would be disappointed."

"And the more I listen to you, you're reminding me of him." Seto rebuked the accusations made against him and his company. "Why haven't these duelists stepped up to file lawsuits against me? All I'm getting is hearsay and from you of all people, Cain. Why suddenly have an interest in my company?"

(Metropolis Rooftop fades)

(Cue Aliens OST - Bishop's Countdown (0:00-1:30); Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The trailer then transitioned to the YYGDM leaders discussing the rising Defiant activity on top of Metas working alongside these Defiants.

"Now, we have Metas who were thought to have been locked away now working with the Defiants. Did Cain do something to influence them?" Takato wondered about these specific Metas' decision to join the Defiant rankings.

"Besides these Metas, there's Anti-Demon crazies making things rough for demons between the two worlds," Yusuke chimed in on a situation involving an Anti-Demon/Spirit World organization that's been eluding detections until now.

The trailer then transitioned to the Anti-Demon fanatics successfully infiltrating Spirit World. King Koenma, Jorge, and others are held hostage by the fanatics.

"If Yusuke Urameshi and his colleagues don't present themselves, we will destroy Spirit World." A fanatic, presumably the leader, openly declared and threatened to make true on his promise.

The trailer transitioned to Rei Hino standing outside her shrine. She looked up as she visualized Yami Houou Hiroaki taunting her.

"That remnant of Yami Houou still has a hold of my father. Now, it and my father know about my identity. The identities of my friends. They've already threatened to expose us to the world. We can't let what happened to Sailor Orcus happen to us."

Yami Houou Hiroaki quickly blasts away Hikawa Shrine. Cammy manages to recover Koori and Ryuuhi. She along with Future Koori, Future Ryuuhi, and others mourn over the loss of their home.

"It's gone. Everything is gone!" Cammy's voice over audibly cried.

Sailor Mars gets enraged and transformed into Houou Mars. Hiei quickly engaged Yami Houou Hiroaki. Houou Mars, now completely enveloped in cosmic flames, collided with Yami Houou Hiroaki. A bright solar-like explosion illuminates the night sky and shook nearly all of Tokyo.

"You might've taken my family's home, but… YOU'LL NEVER DESTROY ME, YAMI HOUOU!" Houou Mars's enraged and passionate voice over blared over the screen.

The trailer then transitioned to an attack on Legend HQ. An explosion erupted inside, alarming the YYGDM leaders and their colleagues.

"The battle lines are being drawn. The heroes pitted against the ones who've been disillusioned and have joined my cause. You've been pitted against digitized lifeforms, aliens, machines, demonic entities, forces beyond human comprehension, and even gods. Now, you face the same being you've sworn to protect: mankind.

I will fulfill the Defiants' wish of purging superpowered beings from this world and close off every connection to otherworldly dimensions. I will help usher in a world free of the superpowered beings that threaten humanity."

The trailer then transitioned to an army of Defiants and unnamed Metas storming into Legend HQ. Some soldiers are seen utilizing some devices enabling them to transform into Duel Monsters. New SOUJA models are activated and sent to attack the heroes outside Legend HQ. Captured test subjects, Metas, Duel Monsters, Digimon, and some of the surviving Neo Rajita, are shown sealed in stasis capsules. Igasu and the Blood Senshi assemble somewhere to confront the heroes. A shot of a young girl touching a chamber and opening up, revealing a sleeping figure. The sleeping figure, Kensuke Rainer, opened his eyes. A giant box jellyfish-like creature is then seen facing against the Kuipers and Sailor O. A transport ship comes out of a dimensional portal and coming out of it was Aya/Angelia, the new head of the Arcadian Cross.

Cain reached out to what appeared to be a SOUJA body. He opened it, revealing some kind of brain core that looked like an orb. The orb glowed as Cain became drawn to it.

"Yes, if I'm to change this world and free it of the superhuman scourge, I must become like the enemy."

The next transitioned scene showed Cain inside a chamber as green energy entered his body. His face contorted in pain and he yelled out.

"As a man of business, I'd like to make a proposition with you, SOUJA core."

The YYGDM leaders (Sailor Moon, BlazeGallantmon, Yugi Muto, Yusuke Urameshi, Valkyrie Brunhilde, Sailor Sedna, KaiserGreymon, and Marty Stonebagel) make a final stand with an insidious figure emerging from the smoke. Dark blue eyes pierced through the smoke. The obscured shadow chuckled and spoke in a voice similar to Cain's but it sounded distorted and seemingly merged with another being.

"Welcome, heroes. You're just in time for the end of your world."

The heroes charge ahead and attack the being presumably Cain Bearer, whose appearance was modified and suited for battle. He seemingly became merged with the SOUJA core. As they collide, an explosion occurs… transitioning to the title.

(Bishop's Countdown fades)

Prelude to the Defiants
Coming Spring 2019

Wrath of the Defiants
Coming December 2019

The next scene of the trailer showed Omega X, Metalla X, Max, Burizalor, the Digital Warlord, and a few others appearing in the middle of Tokyo. They scanned the ravaged areas where the Defiant war have taken place.

"You sense that, Tai?" Max asked Omega X, who closed his eyes.

"Yeah, that great darkness you, Burizalor, and the Warlord sensed is here. It's close." Omega X confirmed their suspicions. "And it's going to appear soon. We better find the others."

The final shot showed Sailor Moon turning into Sailor Cosmos as she, Guilkatomon, and Houou Mars attack the unnamed entity head-on.

In response to the Prelude to the Defiants/Wrath of the Defiants trailer, there is a good amount of cheers and claps for the final YYGDM saga. The biggest cheers went to Omega X and his cohorts showing up near the trailer's end.

"Yeah, what you've just seen is the end, my friends. This is the series finale," Takeru announced. "And it's now a two-part series finale. We had intended one big saga, but after some discussions with my colleagues here, we decided this story was better served to be told in two parts. And to alleviate concerns, we didn't go the 'Part 1' and 'Part 2' route like certain franchises like to go when splitting an overwhelming long final chapter. Prelude will seen release sometime in Spring 2019. Reason for this is because half of this first part will be recaps. Yes, I know that doesn't sound too exciting, but I mixed it up and added new scenes to enhance the viewing experience. Moreover, chapters will be much shorter. Almost to Gaiden chapter lengths and because of this any future Gaiden chapters with a tie-in to Defiants will be presented in Prelude to the Defiants."

Lazarus then added. "Pretty much minimizing Gaiden's importance. Although there may be a few fun shorts to tell in Gaiden."

"And I'm making the announcement that Gaiden will close once Wrath of the Defiants is finished. That's it. Once Wrath of the Defiants is over, YYGDM's main story is finished."

Hearing this, there was gossip among the guests.

One in particular, Weiss, muttered. "I even once heard the author say he wanted to go 100 chapters for Gaiden."

Yang added. "Heheh, wellll, doesn't look like he intends to hit that goal. And what's more to tell for Gaiden?"

Blake wondered. "Recaps maybe?

Ruby giggled. "Well, Gaiden doesn't matter much, because I'm looking forward to seeing how YYGDM ends. Defiants looks pretty neat. What do you think, Jaune?"

Jaune replied. "Yeah, looks exciting, but I can't believe it's the end."

Pyrrha smiled. "Well, it's not going to come back to life as I did."

Ruby blinked. "Wait, so how did you come back to life?"

Nora answered for Pyrrha. "Dragon Balls. Aren't you glad this is the Cornerverse?"

Pyrrha nodded. "And I couldn't feel much better."

Weiss sighed. "Well, I'll be happy when YYGDM ends. Nothing needs to go on forever."

Blake shrugged. "Unless your name is Pokémon, or those sappy telenovelas."

Yang went on. "Or, Detective Conan. Or, One Piece."

Ruby pointed out. "Or, um… um…"

Nora chimed in. "Or, The Simpsons! Geez, did that thing become a franchise zombie! Ooo, speaking of zombies, I think I see some zombies in the panel!" She pointed to several undead sitting next to the Highschool of the Dead cast.

"Haha, looks like there's some overly enthused fans looking forward to the YYGDM series finale, but when one series ends, another is just about to begin," Takeru said.

"And this one involves our guests here," Ford (Corner) turned to the Persona Vein cast. "If you're a fan of any of the following: Persona 5, Nioh, Kakegurui, and the upcoming Code Vein franchises, then this is one you shouldn't miss!"

"And if you've already read Ford's Persona Vein, then let me be the first to announce, the sequel will be helmed by yours truly," Takeru proudly announced. "Y'know what? I'll let the second trailer speak for itself."

(Cue Persona 5 OST - Beneath the Mask; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The first shot of the second trailer showed a view of Yongen-Jaya, Tokyo, the setting of the events of Persona 5. Familiar locations of the densely populated residential district are shown, including Café LeBlanc, Shujin Academy, Akihabara, Shibuya, Shinjuku, and even the Velvet Room. The Phantom Thieves, half of the Persona Vein guests are filled with memories of their first interactions and adventures.

The trailer showed a brief recap of the events of Persona 5 from beginning to end. Then, it recapped the entire events of Persona Vein, ending with the Phantom Thieves reaching Persona's Ascendancy, Hifumi becoming Sophia, Sion's passing, and Ren & Ann's wedding. The trailer then fades to back with Hifumi meeting Skyler Jones, the unofficially named Code Vein Protagonist, and walking with him. Floating behind the couple is an image of a female white-haired Revenant with golden eyes. She flashed behind Hifumi with a smile before vanishing inside the Shogi woman's body.

"My life took a huge turn in my faithful encounter with the Revenant from the future." Hifumi's voice over narrated over the trailer. "During our chance encounter, we are reunited with Amamiya Ren and the Phantom Thieves. During our brief time together, we fought off Yokai and other monsters who were not mere cognitions. These were real flesh beings. We even fought against Yaldabaoth's reincarnated human successor Saklas. He lived through the ages and witnessed what he considered the decay of human society. While he had well meaning intentions, we couldn't allow him to carry out his end game: the destruction and subjugation of humanity, but also punishing the blameless.

For a brief moment, I died. However, I revived like a phoenix and became Sophia. I took on the other half of Yaldabaoth and made his power my own. With my new divine power, I granted the Phantom Thieves the power of ascendancy. They achieved Persona's Ascendancy."

The trailer transitioned to Skyler Jones, Mia Karnstein, Louis, and Shinonome Yakumo arrive from Haneda Airport. The trailer then showed Jabami Yumeko walking on a street to meet with the Phantom Thieves. Shots of Saotome Mary and Suzui Ryōta are shown. The next shot showed different shots of the Phantom Thieves in current (2020) time.

The trailer transitioned to the newly wedded Amamiya-Takamaki Ren and Amamiya-Takamaki Ann holding each other's hands. They turn toward the sun setting.

"I wish this marriage between us can last forever," Ann's voice over is heard while the sunsets.

"Me, too, Ann," Ren added during the sun setting.

(Beneath the Mask fades)

(Cue Kakegurui OST - Kakegurui; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The next day, the leading characters awaken realizing the year was no longer 2020, but instead, it was 2018. They had awoken as if they were thrown into an episode of the Twilight Zone.

"What the hell?! How can it be 2018?!" Ryuji yelled out.

"It's like time was suddenly rewound two years prior! We might have to relive all the moments and experiences we faced!" Futaba cried out.

"Yet no one else but we are aware," Haru noticed.

"I heard the names Asada Shino and Tsunemori Akane at work, but yet they don't even exist in the real world. What is going on here?" Makoto wondered.

"Is this a result of new distortions? The work of Yokai?" Yusuke surmised the reasonings.

The trailer transitioned to the female white-haired, golden-eyed Revenant materialize in front of Togo Hifumi. Hifumi is initially startled until the Revenant introduced herself.

"Hello, Togo Hifumi. I am Io."

"Are you my Persona?"

Io replied with a seductive smile. "You could say that."

The trailer transitions to black essences slowly spreading over various Tokyo districts.

"The new threat you and your friends face is known as the Yami Matter," Io warned Hifumi. "The Yami Matters are what's responsible for time being reset by two years."

The trailer transitioned to Io's essence merging with Hifumi, which granted her a new attire, abilities, and responsibilities. The next sequence showed Hifumi passing new abilities to the Phantom Thieves and Skyler's group.

"I'm starting to remember… Sion's memories are coming back to me." Skyler's voice over was heard over the trailer. "Hifumi, Mia, Louis, Yakumo… we will be known as the Vein Remnants."

The next shot showed the Vein Remnants together.

"To honor my memories of my clone, my code name will be Sion," Skyler announced.

"I am Tennyo," Hifumi said.

"I shall be Stinger," Mia stated her code name.

"I will be known as Hound," Yakumo revealed his code name.

"Engineer will be me," Louis decided.

"We must regain our full memories to remember when and where we came from," Skyler said. "We'll be seeing familiar faces in this era."

Shots of Jack Rutherford and Eva Roux are shown.

The trailer then transitioned to Yumeko reunited with Mary and Ryōta.

"Wow, you two got your own Guardian Spirits!" Yumeko's overly enthusiastic voice over blurted out.

The next shot showed Mary summoning Hifumi's former Guardian Spirit Janomecho, alongside Enku. Ryōta summoned Kato and Genbu.

"Let me show you my Guardian Spirit!" Yumeko boasted with a devilish grin.

The Compulsive Gambler summoned her Guardian Spirit: the Nine Tails. The nine-tailed beast's body burned with immense spiritual flames.

"The Yami Matters have been conjuring up enemies in different forms." Mona's voice over spoke over the trailer. "We have to be careful. Physical conjurings and cognitions are now occurring."

(Kakegurui fades)

(Cue Code Vein - Trailer Music; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

The trailer transitioned to the numerous enemies the protagonists will face: numerous types of Yokai, the Six Yami Matter events, shadow cognitions, and a group resembling Valkyries. These nine Valkyries appeared corrupted and vampiric in nature.

"We're neither Valkyries or vampires. We are Vamkyries." The Vamkyrie leader, Brynhildr introduced their opposition. Beside her are her Vamkyrie colleagues: Sigrún, Eir, Thrúd, Göndul, Skögul, Ölrún, Mist, and Geirdriful.

"We meet again, my worthy opponents." Maria of Nioh fame emerged from a time portal. The trailer transitioned to Maria facing the Phantom Thieves, Vein Remnants, and Guardian Spirit wielders.

"Just what is creating these Yami Matters?" Ren wondered about the true source of these dark entities now plaguing and distorting their reality.

"I'm afraid I don't even know," Mona said.

"The source from what I can gather is an evil that existed long before humankind and I came to exist since the beginning of time itself," Igor vaguely surmised as he spoke with Ren in the Velvet Room.

The trailer then transitioned to Ren and Ann having some kind of tempestuous argument. Ann walked away. Then, Ann collapsed and ends up being hospitalized. Ren and the others are then standing around Ann's bedside, fearing for her sudden breakdown and collapse. The sequence shifted to the Thieves entering Ann's mind and confronting Cognitive Ann, who is holding the real Ann hostage.

The trailer then transitioned to Hifumi, Skyler, and Io gazing over Hamamatsuchō's evening scenery.

"We will get through this, Skyler. And we will find out what's behind these Yami Matters." Hifumi vowed to get to the bottom of the mysterious Yami Matter events.

The scene transitioned to a fade to black sequence and then the Persona Vein sequel title is unveiled with a release date…

(Trailer Music fades)

Urban Legends
Preview Release: December 2018 (Not uploaded)
Launch Release: Last week of December 2018/First week of January 2019 (Uploaded)

"The Phantom Thieves are considered urban legends. Looks like it's time for us Vein Remnants to leave our marks as new urbanized legends." Skyler's voice over said over a fade to black sequence.

Joker/Ren and Skyler/Sion stand side by side with Tennyo/Hifumi in the middle and the other Phantom Thieves & Vein Remnants behind them. Some shadowy figures, conjured by the Yami Matters, faced them down.

(Cue Persona 5 OST - Triumph; Heard in Sound Devices of Trailer)

"We'll reveal your true forms!" Joker declared, using one of his famous battle quotes. He charged and reached for a shadowed figure, instead tearing the 'mask' off the screen.

In response to the long-awaited Urban Legends trailer, the audience's response was overly positive and seemingly stronger than the Prelude to the Defiants/Wrath of the Defiants. The Persona Vein guests are clapping, too, and proud to be part of this forthcoming project.

In fact; views of the Prelude & Wrath of the Defiants trailer is even lower than Avengers: Infinity War, Kingdom Hearts III, RWBY Vol. 6, the season 3 finale of Dragon Ball Z Abridged, My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Dragon Ball Super: Broly, and even the upcoming Avengers 4, Godzilla: King of the Monsters, Toy Story 4, The Lion King, Artemis Fowl, & Star Wars Episode IX trailers. In comparison to previous YYGDM-related entries, it got fewer views than Cross Generations and even Valkyrie Advent.

(Triumph fades)

"Wow, check out the view count so far for Urban Legends!" Takeru was taken aback. "There's a lot more fanfare for this one!"

Ford (Corner) added. "You can thank partially for Persona 5's strong brand and the curiosity of the upcoming Code Vein game in 2019. Hype is there for this event."

"Speaking of hype, why don't we show the official Urban Legends poster? This beautiful piece was done by artist Vanette, also known as clayscence on Twitter," Takeru unveiled the aforementioned Urban Legends poster.

The poster showed Skyler and Hifumi taking center space as if to highlight them as the central characters. To their left are Code Vein characters Mia Karnstein and Jack Rutherford. On the right of Skyler and Hifumi are Ren/Joker, Ann/Panther, and Morgana. On the far left above the group is Makoto/Queen. On the far right above the group is Io. The scenery of Persona 5's Shibuya served as the backdrop of the official poster.

"It looks great, doesn't it?" Ford (Corner) asked Takeru, Livia, and Lazarus. Then, he asked the audience. "What do y'all think? Let's give Vanette a round of applause for this awesome poster! She put some time and effort into making this look right!"

The audience clapped and cheered for Vanette's work.

"It is a great poster." Livia nodded. "Why don't you show them the concept art for Urban Legends?"

(SOOB - Beneath The Sky (Original Mix) Heard in Sound Devices)

Takeru and Ford (Corner) displayed the first page of Urban Legends concept art and fan art. The first character images shown are the Phantom Thieves, the Vein Remnants, Jabami Yumeko & her friends, the Nosferatu Duo (Jack Rutherford & Eva Roux), Io, Nekomata, Oda Shinya as a teenager, William, Hattori Hanzo, Okatsu, Tokugawa Ieyasu, Oda Nobunaga, Date Masamune, Sanada Yukimura, Yodo-gimi, the Consortium (Gregorio Silva, Mido Juzo, and Momobami Kirari), Maria, and the nine Vamkyries.

"Here are the finalized character for our main characters, secondaries, and the concept art for the debuting Vamkyries," Takeru unveiled the concept art.

The next things shown are the site locations for the story: Haneda Airport, Toranomon Hills, Hamamatsuchō, Shibuya, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, Roppongi, Café LeBlanc, Shujin Academy, Tokyo Disneyland & DisneySea, and Tokyo Big Sight (AnimeJapan).

"Some new and familiar settings for the story. Just to note, for the sake of this story, we've altered Tokyo Destinyland to Tokyo Disneyland. So, some liberties are being taken," Ford (Corner) explained to change location names.

The next images shown are the art for Persona's Ascendancy. Each of the Phantom Thieves' Persona's Ascendancy forms are revealed to the audience: Satanael ΩX (Ren), Seiten Taisei ΩX (Ryuji), Mercurius ΩX (Morgana), Hecate ΩX (Ann), Anat ΩX (Makoto), Astarte ΩX (Haru), Kamu Susano-o ΩX (Yusuke), Prometheus ΩX (Futaba), and Loki ΩX (Akechi).

"Don't they just look incredible? If the Phantom Thieves gained the power of Ascendants, this would be their forms," Takeru said, noticing Omega X (Corner) and his cohorts in the audience. "Y'know what, if you want, we can get right into the Q/A's while we're still showing y'all more concept art. So, who wants to start?"

Omega X (Corner) raised his hand. "Yeah, I've gotta say those Persona's Ascendancy forms look sweet. I really like how Ryuji's form looks."

Goku quickly asserted. "Yeah, he looks just like the Monkey King I'm named after!"

"Well, you two. You'll be happy to know he can use a Kamehameha-like technique," Takeru stated.

"Oh right, I could forget that?" Omega X (Corner) said.

"They all look awesome," Max (Corner) said.

"Hmph, I hear the Queen woman gets called Makokins," Metalla X (Corner) pointed out.

"Gee, I wonder if that was intentionally made to tribute you, Yamakins," Dramon X (Corner) sardonically remarked.

Even though she didn't speak English fluently, Makoto's frown made very clear she was displeased with Metalla X (Corner)'s remark.

"Having taken a look at Hifumi becoming Sophia, it's safe to say that form can be comparable to Ultra and Ascendancy Instinct," Max (Corner) noted.

"He's right, y'know, Lord Beerus," Whis said.

"Like I'm supposed to be impressed," Beerus scoffed.

"Something I noticed is Mido's civilian appearance looks similar to Shou Tucker," Takato (Corner) said, pointing out the character design similarities.

"Ah, you're right, Takato!" Guilmon (Corner) added.

More concept art is then shown for random Yokai, including still images of a Magatsu Warrior and an Ogress. Artwork is then shown of Fox/Yusuke fighting off Raven Tengus. An image of Jack Rutherford as a dragon breathing blue flames. An image of the Yaban Mamushi.

"Those Vein Remnants do kinda remind me of the Valkyries and I," Brunhilde (Corner) said.

"How?" Sedna (Corner) queried.

"Well, think about it. We're literally reborn, reincarnated, or whatever from another time. We both end up finding ourselves in the present day with no recollections of our past, or in the Vein Remnants' case, future selves," Brunhilde (Corner) explained. "We both had to regain our memories after some ordeals. And another thing…" She pointed to Jack's dragon form spewing blue flames. "He's using blue flames. Seriously, what the heck?"

Fafnir interjected. "You're a fool, Brunhilde. Utilizing blue flames isn't unique to you."

"Yeah, I know, but it should!"

"I find the concept of these Vamkyries very interesting," Angemon X (Corner) said.

"Vampiric Valkyries is something new. That I look forward to," said Brunhilde (Corner). "And they're going with Brynhildr."

"Seems like this Brynhildr went the Blood Valkyrie route. It'd be like if Skuld or YYGDM!Mist become Brunhilde." Yugi (Corner) stated.

"Eww, just the thought of M(otherfucker)I(mmoral)S(hi)T taking mine or my counterpart's power to become Brunhilde makes me hurl," Brunhilde (Corner) nearly wanted to vomit over that idea. "But, Skuld as Brunhilde? Pretty badass concept."

Skuld (Corner) smiled over this concept. "Oh, I agree. I'd make a better Brunhilde than you, Kotori."

Brunhilde (Corner) frowned. "Hey, let's not get carried away here. I do wonder about Brynhildr's actual personality?"

Takeru answered Brunhilde (Corner)'s inquiry. "Good question. Pre-Vamkyrie Brynhildr was very prideful but arrogant."

Vegeta smirked hearing this. "Oh, so like me."

Takato (Corner) became intrigued by this. "Whoa, did you hear that, Kotori?"

Brunhilde (Corner) sighed. "Yeah, sounds like me and this Brynhildr would never see eye to eye."

In response to the characters about the Norse-related settings use for UL, Ford (Corner) comments to them.

"We have some nice commentary going on. I'd say where the Vamkyries originally came from in terms of Norse Mythology, it is much darker than YYGDM-01's. For instance, we might see Níðhöggr, who's male like the source instead of female, destroying the World Tree that was not shown in YYGDM." Ford (Corner) responded and briefly turned to Skuld (Corner), "I mean, if you're hearing this, Skuld (Corner), Hel and Garmr from their home are likely antagonists like the source material." He then turned to the general audience, "Lazarus and his author are Norse specialists, so I'm sure he's going to help out more freely than the creative differences that hurt VA's production after Takeru's author first discussed with him. So, remember the name Eir mentioned back in Valkyrie Advent? She's going to play a major role in this, and she's likely the oldest slash wisest like both Skoguls (YYGDM/Corner)." Ford (Corner) then turned to respond to Sigrun (Corner) and Sailor Varuna (Corner), "This Sigrún is likely going to be more 'radiant' than both Sigruns (YYGDM/Corner). Since Varuna (YYGDM-01) wielded Thor's hammer and Thrud is seen in VA, Thrúd is a Valkyrie in this story that's like a composite character of Varuna & Thrud (YYGDM-01)."

Sigrun (Corner) commented. "More 'radiant'? You have me interested."

Sailor Varuna (Corner) added. "If this Thrúd is a composite of me and YYGDM!Thrud, then she's gonna be a badass."

"These versions of Göndul & Skögul sound like they're similar to those bitchy Göndul & Skögul lesbians we encountered, Jessica," Gondul (Corner) reminded Skogul (Corner).

Skogul (Corner) concurred. "Yes, you're right. And if these Göndul & Skögul are just as bad, I hope they get some kind of comeuppance. I wouldn't want to be friends with these Vamkyrie versions."

Gondul (Corner) nodded. "I agree. I already don't like the sound of my Vamkyrie counterpart."

"You have our curiosity over the Vamkyries," Sailor Moon (Corner) said.

"So, let's go straight into some fanart for Urban Legends!" Takeru announced, running through the last of the concept arts. "Oh, now this one I really like."

Ann briefly commented. "Yes, this fanart is beautifully done and exemplifies my beauty."

A fanart is shown on the screen of Hecate ΩX sitting on the throne akin to Game of Thrones, holding the bloodied head of Shadow Kamoshida. Behind her is Satanael ΩX in his Devil Hydra form.

Ren muttered to Ann in his native Japanese tongue. "It's perfect. Shadow Kamoshida's head makes it complete."

Ann replied in Japanese. "Right?! Doesn't it? And we look so great in our Persona's Ascendancy forms."

"Speaking as a Game of Thrones fan, I really like this one," Ford (Corner) approved.

Another fanart showed Skyler cosplayed as Noctis, Yakumo cosplayed as Gladiolus, Mia cosplayed as Prompto, and Louis cosplayed as Ignis. The four are seen in Louis's car on the Tokyo roads at sunrise. Louis is driving with Mia in the front seat. Skyler and Yakumo are in the back.

"Care to comment on this, guys? Skyler?" Takeru asked the Vein Remnants.

Skyler answered in fluent English. "I think I make a better Noctis, but that's just my bias." He smiled and got a few laughs.

Hifumi leaned over, muttering in Japanese to Skyler. "You make a hotter Noctis."

Skyler chuckled and replied in English. "Yeah, you're right. I would make a sexier Noctis."

Louis appeared and turned to Makoto. "Hey, I just had to come out and talk about this! And what do you think, Makoto? I make a good Ignis, don't I?"

Makoto rolled her eyes and smiled. She muttered in Japanese. "Were you hiding behind the curtains the whole time?"

Louis shrugged and walked right back behind the curtain.

"Oh, geez and he wasn't supposed to be here with us," Mia sighed.

"Sounds like he's got a case of stage fright," Jack remarked.

"Let's skim through the next fanart submissions," Takeru said.

Another fanart showed chibi versions of the Phantom Thieves, the Vein Remnants, and Io.

Another fanart showed the final battle of Sophia, Sion, and Satanael ΩX vs. Yaldabaoth ΩZ in the skies.

Another fanart showed specific characters with their Pokémon: Ren - Hydreigon, Hifumi - Volcarona, Skyler - Tyranitar, Ann - Blaziken, Jack - Salamence, and Eva - Skarmory.

"Wow, between this and the chibi fanart, I don't know which one is cuter!" Ann got giddy over their fans' art submissions.

"The things fans do to show their appreciation for us," Skyler said.

"Our fans have wonderful imaginations," Hifumi said in Japanese as a translator translated this for the panel hosts.

"Yeah, fans can have the wildest imaginations," Lazarus said.

Another fanart showed the teenaged Shinya and Nicola Karnstein having a yaoi 'ship tease'.

"Welp, can't have a fandom without yaoi and yuri artists," Ford (Corner) commented.

Another fanart showed Sion killed Edward Cullen.

"And I've killed Edward! Take that you sparkling bitch!" Skyler boasted, which drew a chorus of laughter and cheers from the crowd.

"Even as a girl, I never liked Twilight," Mia commented.

"I've only heard about it by name, but never interested myself," Ann said.

Another fanart showed the Phantom Thieves meeting Buffy and the Scooby Gang in Sunnydale High.

"Now, I love this one," Ford (Corner) commented on the Persona 5 and Buffy the Vampire Slayer crossover art.

Buffy nodded in approval. "Now, that would've been a cool meet-up. Ann does look and remind me of myself."

Xander commented. "Us with our own Personas, too? I like the sound of that."

Willow smiled. "Yeah, and they would've been a big help fighting vampires with us!"

Ann commented on the fanart. "People do say I look like Buffy." She then noticed Buffy and her friends in the crowd. "Oh, look! You're right!"

Buffy waved to Ann. "Sup?"

Hifumi giggled as she muttered in Japanese to Ann. "She does look like you, Ann."

"I know and I look more like her without my hair in pigtails." She squeed. "She noticed me. We noticed each other!"

"Ok, let's run through some more before we head for some last questions," Takeru said. "You guys are definitely invested in Urban Legends."

Another fanart showed Hanzo training with Ren, Ann, and Ryuji in the Meiji forest akin to Kakashi and Team 7.

Another fanart showed specific Phantom Thieves and Vein Remnants interacting in the Nioh timeline in the late Sengoku period and wore traditional Japanese clothing to blend in. A cameo of Sekiro from the upcoming Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is spotted in the background.

Another fanart showed Fox and Queen with their Personas fighting the Yamata-no-Orochi (Nioh) in the top of Azuchi Castle in a storm.

Another fanart showed Joker cosplayed as Dante, Crow cosplayed as Vergil, and Sion cosplayed as Nero.

"This is a wicked badass piece. I should cosplay as Nero." Skyler commented. "Too bad Akechi isn't here with us. He'd like this."

Ren replied in Japanese. "Agreed, he'd like it. And I do look great as Dante, don't I?" As he said this, the translator translated for the panel hosts.

"Yeah, you should cosplay as Dante, Ren," Takeru said.

Another fanart showed the World that Never Was area. Joker & Crow are fighting Xemnas & Ansem respectively. Tennyo & Sion team up with Sora to fight Master Xehanort & Young Xehanort. Queen is seen fighting Vanitas.

"Nice. Now this one is awesome," Ford (Corner) commented.

"And there's Crow again. Despite his absence with us, he still leaves an impression with fans." Takeru pointed out.

"Hey, we get to team up with Sora," Skyler muttered in Japanese to Hifumi.

"We make a good team," Hifumi replied.

"Yes!" Makoto yelled out in plain English in a rare and funny moment. She then muttered in Japanese to the translator. "I love bringing the fists of justice to Vanitas." The translator then translated this to the panel hosts.

"You sure love dishing out justice to the bad guys, Niijima-san," Takeru said.

Ren then added in Japanese. "Crow and I also make a good team against Xemnas and Ansem."

Ann translated for Ren in English. "Ren says he likes teaming up with Crow. Yeah, this is a great fanart. We love the fanarts and our fans."

"And that's about all the fanarts we have to show. So, why don't we jump into some more Q&A?" Ford (Corner) suggested. "Does anyone have something insightful they'd like to ask and learn about? Try not to get too personal, ok?"

The Persona Vein cast notice Shinobu Sensui in the audience. They were initially taken aback and mistake him for their old enemy.

"Hey, doesn't he look like?!" Mia gasped.

"Yeah, and for a minute I thought I was looking at Saklas, but don't worry it's not him," Skyler reassured them.

Sensui noticed the Persona Vein cast giving him suspicious looks. "My presence seems to bother them."

Yusuke (Corner) interjected. "Um, yeah, cause you look like the last enemy they've faced!"

Sailor Orcus (Corner) raised her hand and stood. "This question goes to Ms. Hifumi? Translator, can you ask how does it feel like dating a foreigner?"

Dramon X (Corner) facepalmed. "Christina, didn't he just say no personal questions?"

"I'm just curious!"

"It's ok. Go ahead," Takeru approved the inquiry to the translator.

The translator passed Orcus (Corner)'s question to Hifumi. A soft smile adorned Hifumi's face.

Hifumi plainly answered. "I find it a pleasurable dating experience. We learn about each other's cultures and he knows what I want when we're making love."

As the translator translated Hifumi's response to Orcus (Corner), the Kuiper giggled and sat down.

"Do you think we've had wonderful dating experiences, Ken?" Orcus (Corner) asked her boyfriend."

"Um, well… sure." Dramon X (Corner) smiled.

"Hifumi and I make a fucking fantastic couple!" Skyler announced, which made Hifumi smile and blush at the same time.

Ruby stood up and waved. "Oh, oh, this one's for Niijima Makoto!"

"What's your question, Ms. Rose?" Takeru asked the RWBY member.

"Erm, um… who do you like more? Amamiya Ren or Louis?" Ruby asked.

Hearing this, the translator passed the question to Makoto.

Makoto smirked and replied in Japanese. "That depends. I love Ren as a leader and a close friend. He's helped me to overcome my insecurities and without him, I wouldn't be here talking to you wonderful people. And Louis… he's a good man. He's certainly more romantic with me and Haru. That's not to take away from Ren's attempts to show a romantic side when we were starting as Phantom Thieves. So, I'd say Louis."

The translator then answered Makoto's response in English to Ruby. Ruby gleefully smiled and sat down.

"Any other questions?" Takeru scanned and picked out a certain blue hedgehog in the audience.

Sonic the Hedgehog asked Takeru, "Having seen both trailers, and the many comparisons slash contrasts of YYGDM-01 and PV-18, what is your personal response?"

"Hmmm, you raise a good question, Sonic. We'll be seeing personal conflicts in both stories. Going by Defiants, we have Sailor O still dealing with and dissuading the Kuipers. We also have Rei Hino dealing with her personal issues between her father and Yami Houou. In Urban Legends, there's that scene of Ren and Ann having a heated argument, which somehow leads to Ann losing consciousness and being hospitalized. Seems something dark has taken hold of Ann and the Thieves will be fighting to save Ann from inner turmoil. Now, in contrast, Urban Legends will be more experimental with concepts than Defiants, which is confined to a tighter continuity and being the final chapter of a long-running series."

Mario nodded. "Wow, that was a good response. What do you a-think, Sonic?"

"Good enough for me," Sonic sat down.

"I still don't a-get why Bowser and Bowsette exist at the same time," Luigi eyed the two villains.

Bowsette turned as her breasts bounced. "It's simple, plumber boy. The Cornerverse has no rules where Bowser and I can't exist together." She said, fondling Bowser's chest.

Sonic turned away, shuddering. "Bowser sure loves himself… or herself. Eggman, I'm glad you're still your old Robuttnik self."

Dr. Eggman chuckled, twirling his mustache. "Now, now, Sonic, don't give those fans any ideas."

On the subject of Sailor O, Sailor Orcus (Corner) fell silent. The Defiant trailer made her feel bad for her YYGDM-01 self going down the dark, vigilante path. Dramon X (Corner) held Orcus (Corner)'s hand to comfort her.

"I hope when my other self gets out of that sleeping chamber, he finds the other Orcus and reminds her who she is," Dramon X (Corner) hoped for the best for Orcus (YYGDM-01).

"We have only a few minutes left. So, we'll go into sudden death Q/A. Last minute questions! Give me your best ones!" Takeru encouraged the fans.

Wreck-It-Ralph stood up. "Yeah, I'll make the bold claim that the author's The Crystal Age story won't happen. Not as some GT or Boruto spin-off, but as some small 3-4 chaptered epilogue."

Vanellope is taken aback. "Wow, big, bold claim, Ralph!"

Takeru smirked. "You never know. Anything could happen between now and the end of Defiants. Chances are The Crystal Age won't be another long epic."

Ford (Corner) nodded. "A short epilogue story would be for the best."

Sora asked Skyler and Jack, "Are you two going to make a better Shu Ouma and Gai Tsutsugami from Guilty Crown? Can you two imagine fighting them both?"

Skyler gladly answered. "Yeah, I'll be a better Shu Ouma than Shu himself. As for me fighting him, as long as he doesn't start whining, I'll gladly fight and kick his ass."

Jack then chimed in. "I don't know if I'll be a better Gai. I'd like to fight him if he turned into a dragon like me. That'd be a good fight."

"Any last questions? Speak now!" Takeru called out.

"I heard this rumor there'll be character cameos from pop culture in Urban Legends," Haruhi said. "Care to elaborate?"

"I can't say," Takeru vaguely smiled. "Actually, I can say these cameos won't have so much in speaking roles and won't be directly involved in the story. They'll be mere cognitions."

"Can you confirm if Akechi Goro will be in Urban Legends? And for real this time?" asked Yang.

"Another one I can't say. You'll have to find out," Takeru replied.

"How many chapters will Urban Legends have?" queried Donatello (2003).

"Around 30ish chapters. I can't reveal the confirmed chapter count yet, and like any written work, chapter counts can expand or contract depending on how the author wants to write his or her story," Takeru said. "Last chance questions! We have ten seconds left!"

Sailor Pluto (Corner) stood and inquired. "Will Urban Legends be the author's transition story between fanfic writing and his impending novel writer's career?"

Takeru nodded. "That seems to be the case, Pluto. And that's the end of our panel! If any of you wanna hang out and chat with us, you can meet us at the House of Madoka for mine and the author's birthday celebrations."

Volodramon (Corner) chimed in. "Ahem, don't forget. Today is Sailor Pluto's birthday."

"Yes, and we can't forget about Pluto. A big birthday celebration for me, the author, and Pluto! And you're all invited to join us!" Takeru announced.

"And we'll have lots of games and door prizes! Please, we urge you to bring your friends!" Livia said.

"Hopefully with no villains to ruin things like four years ago!" Ford (Corner) said.

The villains in the audience grumble to themselves.

"Well, won't you join us?" Takeru smiled, placing the mic down.

(End theme)

xxxxx

Dimension: Character Corner/New York City/New York, United States

Leaving the convention center, the YYGDM leaders (Corner) walked out to converse with each other on their way to the House of Madoka.

"Those were some neat trailers, but I can really feel the end is near for our mainstream selves' journey," Takato (Corner) realized.

"You know what? Whatever happens, I've already accepted the end of our story," Sailor Moon (Corner) stated.

"Yeah, but what about our YYGDM selves? They don't seem ready to let go," Sailor Sedna (Corner) pointed out. "It's like they want to remain stuck in their bubble with no real change."

"If anything Zeed X and this Defiant stuff have to force them to change," Brunhilde (Corner) shrugged. "But, what do I know?"

"The Defiants trailer does tell us our counterparts will be facing a new kind of enemy and some personal conflicts," Yugi (Corner) plainly stated.

"And my counterpart has to try figure out what's influencing his Andrea," Marty (Corner) said

"I'm interested what'll happen to the other me and that whole Anti-Demon fanatic angle," Yusuke (Corner) pointed out.

"Well, whatever happens, our counterparts will somehow be involved," Omega X (Corner) said. "That part was a surprise."

"I do wonder what that dark presence is," Max (Corner) said. "I asked Takeru really quick when they started closing down the panel. He confirmed it's not Zeed X coming back. Could be linked to Yami Houou or something."

"Pluto, you're good with guessing future events. Maybe you can tell us?" queried Sailor Moon (Corner).

Sailor Pluto (Corner) coyly smirked. "Lips are sealed."

"Aww nuts," Takato (Corner) sighed.

"Don't worry. Whatever it is, it'll be a surprise, Takato!" Guilmon (Corner) cried out enthusiastically.

On the way, they saw a long line of guests being welcomed into an already packed House of Madoka. Madoka (Corner), Kyubey (Corner), and Homura (Corner) are seen opening doors for guests. Mami (Corner) and Nagisa (Corner) are serving tea to guests. Dressed in maid outfits, Sayaka (Corner) and Kyoko (Corner) casually walked out. Back in October 31st, 2014 was that opening of the Corner!Triad and crossover characters' Halloween night. Four years later, it is what seems to be the final celebration before Cain's banning comes to effect after October 31, 2018.

"Looks like Madoka and her friends are having a busy night," Yugi (Corner) noticed the Puella hosts working their shifts.

"Let's leave them. They can chat with us later," Sailor Moon (Corner) said.

As they walked in a line and were let in, the YYGDM leaders and Ascendants walked into the same place they celebrated Halloween night four years ago.

"It has been four years, hasn't it?" Volodramon (Corner) turned to Sailor Pluto (Corner).

"Indeed, this is the place where we first met," Pluto (Corner) recalled their first chance encounter. She extended a hand to Volodramon (Corner). "Would you care to dance?"

Volodramon (Corner) smiled and took his love interest's hand. "I'd be honored my Halloween Queen."

"Seto," Lyn (Corner) came out of the crowd and snatched her husband away. "If any couple's dancing tonight, we can't be left out!"

"Yeah, you're right," Seto (Corner) nodded as he and Lyn (Corner) entered the dance floor with the other couples, including Pluto (Corner) and Volodramon (Corner).

On an opposite location of the House of Madoka cafe, a crowd gathered to see Alucard (Corner), who's drinking a wine glass full of blood. He raised said glass.

"A toast. It's been four years since this place opened and premiered the dubbed versions of the final two Hellsing Ultimate episodes. After all, that nonsense with the Major and those villains, the whole Ultimate show was shown as a marathon until sunrise," Alucard (Corner) recalled the House of Madoka's opening to the public. "And I'll be co-hosting the finale of Hellsing Ultimate Abridged very soon. Everything's coming full circle with my series. That crazy bastard Takahata will keep knocking it out of the damn atmosphere voicing me."

"A few choice words for Cain Bearer's party corner ban?" An interviewer asked the vampire.

"He can eat werewolf shit and choke on it."

"Yeah, you tell that jerk, Al!" Xander agreed.

"Um, please don't call me 'Al', boy," Alucard (Corner) disproved.

"And why are you and your friends sitting with Mr. Alucard?" The interviewer queried Buffy.

"Well, you can partly thank Giles for that," Buffy answered. "He and Integra are close friends. And so he wanted us to meet with the Hellsing Organization."

Willow chimed in. "And to show us not all every vamps are evil jerks. Seras Victoria is pretty cool."

"Of course, those bloody Nazi Vampires are no friendly folk," Giles added.

"Something we can agree on, Ripper," Alucard (Corner) concurred with Giles's opinion on Millennium. "So, how about that Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot I've heard about it?"

"Yeah, they're still remaking stuff these days. I guess it's a wait-and-see approach for me. I hope they get someone who gets 'me' and also does their own take." Buffy said.

"That's if they don't decide to scrap it," Xander said. "Oh, look over there, guys. It's the Persona 5 and Code Vein folks. They sure got a lot of love tonight."

"I can't wait for Urban Legends. Sounds like it'll be exciting based on that trailer," Willow eagerly said.

Another crowd opposite from the Hellsing/Buffy table gathered to meet with the Persona Vein cast. Ren, Skyler, Hifumi, Ann, Louis, Mia, Jack, and Makoto took some photo-ops and signed autographs for fans. Ryuji, Yusuke, Futaba, Haru, Yakumo, Io, Eva, and to the surprise of many, Akechi showed up to join their friends meet with the fans.

The RWBY cast witnessed the fans lining up to meet with the Persona Vein cast.

"Look at all these fans showing up just to meet with the Persona Vein crew! They're gonna have a following just like us." Ruby gleamed at the Persona Vein stars.

"Well, the P5 crew already do. They have little to prove. The Code Vein gang have big shoes to fill next year," Yang commented.

"Hopefully things go well with them," Blake said.

"Good for them, but we should be here to focus on our brand. Our sixth season just started." Weiss reminded them.

"Speaking of which, why are you even here, Cinder? You died." Pyrrha asked the villainess.

"You're dead, too, sweetie. In fact, I killed you," Cinder reminded her.

"That was in the show. Besides, the Dragon Balls revived me. Gotta love being in the Cornerverse," Pyrrha proudly said.

"Well… uh… hey, isn't that your mom, Yang?!" Cinder pointed and tried distracting team RWBY.

"Nice try, but you're not getting outta this, Cinder," Yang yawned.

"Shit, I thought it'd work," Cinder scoffed.

"Never mind that, Cinder. The rules of our fates in the shows don't apply here. We might as well be actors," Salem said.

Then, one random fan asked Team RWBY, "Say you four, besides that you guest starred in Blazblue: Cross Tag Battle, I wonder if some characters based on you might be involved in PV's Urban Legends? Something related to being like the four maidens."

"Wellll, that's a good question! I can't say! I wish!" Ruby gleefully replied to their fan's inquiry.

"I hope so since our show is starting to get noticed in Japan," Yang said.

"That'd be cool," Blake added.

"Guess it's a wait and see? I hate to say it that," Weiss said.

"Please, oh please I hope we get cameos!" Ruby yelled out.

Over at another table, another crowd gathered to meet with Goku, Vegeta, Broly (Super), Beerus, Whis, and Freeza. They had just shown the third and most recent Dragon Ball Super: Broly trailer.

"With the new Dragon Ball Super: Broly movie coming out in December and then being released internationally in January, give brief thoughts on how popular your series still is? Just how do you go on knowing Dragon Ball is as popular as ever before?" An interviewer asked the Dragon Ball Super: Broly cast.

"What can we say? We love our fans and appreciate all their support! Plus, all that money feeds me!" Goku said in a happy-go-lucky manner.

"And what do you think about Bardock being retooled and taking the Dragon Ball: Minus story to retcon the original Bardock TV special?" Another interviewer asked one of the cast.

"Toriyama-sensei wants his vision of Bardock to be incorporated into his series. That's all there is to it," Whis answered.

"Though I know plenty of fanboys will be upset this new Bardock will replace the old one, but such is a life," Beerus said.

"And it's not like the old Bardock special is going away," Vegeta stated.

"Yeah, but I kinda get fans being somewhat upset. That's like over 20 years of a story being replaced with a new one, or something like that." Goku said.

"This one's for you, Broly. What's it like being retooled by Toriyama-sensei? Seems you'll be a better developed version than the old Broly," a third interviewer asked Broly (Super).

"Well, I won't be crying and getting triggered over Kakarot's name," Broly (Super) plainly answered.

"But, we're still gonna fight, aren't we?" Goku gave a smirk exuding sheer confidence.

"We're Saiyans, aren't we? Of course, we will! I'm gonna crush you and Vegeta here!"

"And even though you've been repackaged, you'll have that green-haired 'Legendary' form."

Broly (Super) nodded. "Yeah, but I can't call that my 'Legendary' form. That name was meant for the classic Broly. That's my full-powered state in its full glory from that newest trailer!"

"And this one's for you, Mr. Freeza," another interviewer asked the tyrant.

"Shoot, Earth monkey," Freeza said.

"Are you the one who'll find Broly and his father?"

"That's a stupid question, what do you think? And to answer another question, no I don't know why they colored me near full pink in the flashback scenes. I think that was based on my look on one of the manga covers. Next!" Freeza intimidated the interviewers.

"We know you're going to fight Broly, but will you survive this movie?"

"Of course, I will because Japan loves me and it'd be a waste to kill after I've just been revived by Whis here!"

"Your welcome," Whis chuckled.

"And this one's for Lord Beerus."

"What is it?" Beerus asked.

"Will we see that moment where you suggest to Freeza to blow up Planet Vegeta?"

Beerus tapped his head. "Hmmm. How about just watch the movie and find out yourself, you nosey reporters! You think 'cause I'm a god I know everything?"

"Or, we're not at liberty to tell, because of NDAs," Whis eloquently stated.

"You guys gave some pretty good questions, but we can't answer that spoils things. Although, if you wanna check out Dragon Ball content, head over to Geekdom101's Youtube page!" Goku advertised the famous Dragon Ball YouTuber's channel.

"Oh yes, that Geekdom guy has good taste. He modeled himself after my Golden form and carries one of those lightsabers from Star Wars. He knows his stuff," Freeza chimed in.

"Oh, will we see Gogeta in this movie?!"

"Will we see Ultra Instinct again?!"

"And interview time is over! You want our blasted autographs, go over to our booths!" Vegeta bellowed.

"One more thing! Don't forget about my balloon to be flown during the Thanksgiving Macy's Day Parade! Catch y'all there and see y'all at the movies!" Goku announced to loud cheers.

A massive crowd of fans forms a line to meet with the Kingdom Hearts, Wreck-It-Ralph, and Pixar casts. Sora, Riku, Kairi, Donald, Goofy, and Mickey came together for a huge group photo-op with fans. Woody, Buzz, Flik, Mike & Sulley, and the Incredibles also amassed with fans for a huge group photo-op. Ralph, Vanellope, Fix-It-Felix, Sgt. Calhoun, Turbo, Taffyta, and Shank took photo-ops with their fans.

"Just three months until Kingdom Hearts III is out! I hope you all reserved your copies!" Sora announced.

"We waited too long for this," Riku plainly said.

"And our movie sequel's coming out! Be sure and watch it!" Ralph advertised Ralph Breaks the Internet.

"I'm an official Disney princess, y'all," Vanellope boasted.

"I heard Toy Story 4 could end up being sadder than 3," a fan addressed Woody and Buzz.

Taking off his cowboy hat, Woody said nothing but his melancholic expression conveyed his feelings well that fans picked up on this.

Izuku Midoriya and Saitama are seated together in a table meeting with fans. Coming off the success of My Hero Academia: Two Heroes, Midoriya takes photos with Deku, All Might, and other MHA cosplayers.

"Congrats on all the success, kid. I can't wait for my show to come back with season 2 next year. It's been so long," Saitama said.

"Same to you. I have season 4 to look forward to!" Midoriya exuberantly said.

"So, I hear you three don't believe in the Great Pumpkin?" Maka asked Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and Woodstock.

"Heheh, why don't you three turn around? There's someone waiting to spook you," Soul chuckled fiendishly.

Charlie, Snoopy, and Woodstock stumble on the Great Pumpkin himself: Pumpking the King of Ghosts. Blair the Cat, in human form, is seen sitting on top of Pumpking meowing.

"HEHEHE, you thought I wasn't real? You thought Linus was a liar?! Whose make believe now, Charlie Brown?!" Pumpking cackled maniacally, scaring Charlie, Snoopy, and Woodstock to death.

Charlie, Snoopy, and Woodstock turn only to freak out at zombies (Three of them seen are Duel Monsters: Dragon Zombie, Clown Zombie, and Armored Zombie) passing by. They turn away and scream as Michael Myers passed by them. Evil laughter behind them sends the trio running. The laughter came from a red-clad man wearing a pumpkin mask. The man removed the mask, revealing it to be Deadpool.

"Heheh. Happy Halloween y'all… though if you're reading this it's already November. Now to find Shaggy and Scooby," Deadpool snickered, sneaking off and putting his pumpkin mask on.

Elsewhere, the YYGDM and DFK casts continue exploring the House of Madoka.

"Hey, Yug! Over here!" Joey (Corner) called out to Yugi (Corner).

"Joey?" Yugi (Corner) turned as he gawked at Joey (Corner), dressed in a giant blue penguin suit. "What's with the penguin suit?"

"Don't ya remember? Six years ago to this month?" Joey (Corner) asked. "Sailor Moon, don't ya remember, too?"

Sailor Moon (Corner) cluelessly shrugged. "Nope?"

"I'll help out, Joseph," Mai Valentine (Corner) interjected. She came dressed in a hot purple two-piece bikini with a bone necklace. She carried a dagger on her side and walked barefooted. "Six years ago, Sailor Moon and Yusuke, your friends Rei and Hiei dressed like a jungle girl and a giant penguin on Halloween. Annnnd…" She pulled Joey (Corner) toward her. "Us two dressed like Rei and Hiei, taking their places at y'alls Halloween party."

"Wait, you two were dressed as Rei and Hiei that night?!" Sailor Moon (Corner) was flabbergasted by this. "But, how?"

"Realistic bodysuits, that's how," Sailor Mars (Corner) is heard.

The group turned to see Sailor Mars (Corner) dressed as the Fire Princess Duel Monster. Hiei (Corner) walked up to her dressed as Dark Flare Knight.

"Whoa, sweet costumes, you two!" Takato (Corner) was impressed with their Yu-Gi-Oh-themed cosplayed.

"Glad you like them, Takato," Mars (Corner) beamed.

"Wait, please don't tell me you four are gonna pull that switcharoo disguise trick?" Sailor Moon (Corner) asked.

"No," all four replied.

"Magic was also involved to elaborately make those bodysuits realistic. And it'd be unwise to do it again in public." Hiei (Corner) stated.

"Yep, and I'm glad. Those suits were stuffy, especially me having to be like shorty here!" Joey (Corner) pointed to Hiei (Corner).

Hiei (Corner) scowled. "Call me shorty and I'll cut your throat."

Joey (Corner) shrieked with fear. "Whoa, wait!"

"You're as bad as Kuwabara. Don't push me. I'll make you dance, penguin boy." He forged dark flames preparing to toss it at Joey (Corner)'s feet.

Mars (Corner) lightly bopped Hiei (Corner)'s head. "Down boy."

"She told you, Hiei," Yusuke (Corner) snickered.

"So, are y'all here to mingle?" Mai (Corner) asked the group.

"Yeah. After Halloween night, the Cornerverse parties are effectively banned thanks to that blowhard Cain," Max (Corner) said. "But, I suggest rather than be mad, we use this as a reprieve from the nonsense."

"It's been fun, but good things have to come to an end. And this story being written by the author already feels like an end of an era," Omega X (Corner) said.

"If it weren't for Defiants, I'd agree, but you illustrate a good point," Sedna (Corner) said.

"The DFK side seems to be winding down with the way things are going." Brunhilde (Corner) pointed out. "YYGDM has just one major story left. This Urban Legends project, heck, even the whole PV-18 continuity in general, and that novel he's writing is the future for the author."

"And we have to consider the future for Cornerverse. There's nothing left for us." Yugi (Corner) stated.

"We've pretty much dried up the creative well for now," Mars (Corner) replied.

"We've saved our universe from the most dangerous multiversal beings," Takato (Corner) said. "I can't wait to just relax."

"You said it, gogglehead," Rika (Corner) agreed.

"You're right. Let's all just relax," Madoka (Corner) chimed in as she and Homura (Corner) approached the group.

"Our chapter is about to close," LK!Shu (Corner) added as he, Inori II (Corner), LK!Gai (Corner), and LK!Mana (Corner) walked behind him.

"The party's just about over," Sailor Pluto (Corner) said as she and Volodramon (Corner) passed by Sailor Charon (Corner) and Millenniummon (Corner), who watched them.

Pluto (Corner) and Charon (Corner) exchanged smiles.

"Ready to say goodbye?" Volodramon (Corner) turned to ask the Time Guardian.

"I think we're all ready to say goodbye," Moon (Corner) said.

The other notable Cornerverse cast: the Tamers, the Spirit Detectives, the Sailor Senshi, the Duelists, the Kuiper Belt Senshi, the Legendary Warriors, the Valkyrie Maidens, the Chimeras & West Coasters, Lance & Pharaohmon, Cammy Hino, the Ascendants & Digidestined & Antagonists, the Puellas, the Guilty Crown: Lost Kingdom group, the Dragon Ball cast, Sailor Charon (Corner) & Millenniummon (Corner), Ford (Corner), Livia, Lazarus, the Persona Vein (Corner) cast, TOM (Corner) and his Anime SHIELD, the Turkey from the Yagami's Second Coming corner segments, and various others assembled. Takeru stood at the forefront.

"Well, it's been a fun ride, my friends, but the Cornerverse saga ends here. Until the party ban is lifted, this is the end," Takeru addressed the readers. "We hope you enjoyed our nonsensical adventures. Keep us in your memories and let's one day see each other again. A toast and a farewell to our fans. Cheers, friends!"

Everyone else raised their hands and bowed. Two big curtains closed over them.

The Cornerverse saga officially ended.

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Dimension: DF-616/Odaiba General Hospital/November 8, 2012/6:44 AM (JST)

"Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Kamiya. It's a boy." A doctor officially confirmed as he held the newborn child in his arms. He handed it over to Sora, who held her newborn son close.

"Isn't he adorable?" Tai chuckled as he leaned over to meet his newborn son.

"He's our beautiful son, Tai."

"Have you two considered a name?" A nurse asked the couple.

"Max," they quickly responded.

"Yes, our mind's been made up a long time ago," Sora replied, cradling the baby in her arms. She poked the baby's tiny nose, eliciting a giggle from the newborn. "Our son will be named Max Kamiya."

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The doors opened as a nurse wheeled Sora out on a wheelchair. The Digidestined and their Digimon stood to meet with the couple. Agumon and Biyomon crowded near baby Max. The other Digimon wanted a closer look.

"Is that me? Man, I forgot how tiny I was," Max chuckled as he knelt down and patted his baby self.

"Congrats, girl! We knew you'd pull it off!" Mimi openly cheered her friend.

"And now you're next," Sora noticed the noticeably large belly Mimi has.

"Yeah… and my eating habits have gotten so horrible. It's embarrassing. Keke's been giving me mental training so I can keep my Ascendant powers in check." Mimi sighed.

Sora smirked. "As soon as I recover, Tai said he'd help get me back into shape.

"By the way, Tai, congratulations," Izzy said. "See, Joe? Nothing to worry about."

"Well, I'm glad Sora doesn't have to endure that pain anymore," Joe said.

"God, having to go through labor. I'm so scared!" the Bearer of Sincerity hysterically wept.

"Just don't think about it until then, Mimi," Kari suggested.

"Easy for you to say, Kari! You're not the one giving birth to a baby here!"

TK interjected. "Ah, but Kari may eventually give birth to twins if things go the way they're supposed to go."

Kari covered her ears. "Don't remind me. That's a few years off from now."

As he finished making funny faces to his baby self, Max stood and beckoned Tai over.

"Yeah, Max?"

"The dimensions have mostly been repaired, but for the most part dimension travel is still fairly limited to deities and dimension crossers like Karin."

"That's great news."

"With time, we may be able to cross other dimensions, but only in the case of an urgent situation. But, I highly doubt we'll need to since a threat level like Zeed X is unlikely to appear again for a long time."

"How long?"

"Maybe a few millennia. Who knows? But a being like him shouldn't be rearing their head anytime soon if ever."

The Bearer of Courage sighed with relief. "That's good. So, anything else?"

"Just that Lord Beerusmon is asleep again and Burizalor's gathered enough forces to rebuild his empire. What else do you want to know?"

"What about the other gods like the Zenomnimons?"

Max shrugged. "My reach doesn't go that far. Who even knows what GranWhismon and the Zenomnimons are doing these days. Our multiverse has been relatively calm following Zeed X's attacks."

"In that case, I can worry about raising the newborn you. Also, I want to put some time sparring with you and Matt."

"Sounds fine with me… by sparring with, you mean me me, right?"

"Duh. Of course."

"Oh, that's a relief."

Tai folded his arms. "I wouldn't train the baby you right away. Even I know he needs time to develop."

"Right. Anyway, when do you want to spar?"

"Whenever you're up for it."

Matt interjected. "I'll spar with you, Tai, but once my son and daughter are born, I'm going to have to dial back."

"Sure thing, man. You do you." Tai nodded as he walked over and knelt down to hold baby Max.

"Hey, you three! Smile!" Kari snapped a picture of Tai, Sora, and baby Max.

Cradling his son, Tai turned to his wife. "Let's make the most of these seven years, Sora."

"Of course," Sora whispered.

"Love you," the couple kissed.

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(Cue Gackt - Stay the Ride Alive)

"This is Max Kamiya speaking. It's been a long ride since those dimensional missions and effectively ending Zeed X. But, with all things considered, nothing is the same since Tai is going to have seven years left before his eventual passing. We're happy to announce he and Sora are married, and I can expect myself to be born. There are a lot of things that happened since we beat Zeed X and the wedding.

For starters, there's the Tournament of Power hosted by the two Zenomnimons. After seeing our omniversal war with Zeed X, they wanted something similar involving high stakes. That's where this multi-universal tournament came into play. We've faced a life-and-death survival involving other universes being erased from the competition if they lost, and whoever's universe wins were granted a wish from the Super Digicores. The full roster of eight teams included:

Digiverse 7 (Ourselves): Omega X, Metalla X, Max, Celesta X, BW, BanchoLeomon, Pikkan, Jax, Sonja, and Dorothy/Avengemon.

Digiverse 6: Hit, Magettamon, Botamomon, Xander, GokuGreymon, VegetaGarurumon, Willow, Tamara, Dr. Rotamon, and a newcomer named Wesley, who replaced Furizlor.

Digiverse 11: The Digital Pride Troopers consisting of Jirenmon, Toppomon, Dyspomon, Vuonmon, Kunshimon, Tuppermon, Zoiraymon, Cocottemon, Kettolmon, and Kahseralmon.

Digiverse 9: BasilWolfmon, LavenderWolfmon, BergamoWolfmon, Rozelmon, Oreganomon, Hyssopmon, Chappilmon, Sorrelmon, Hoppmon, and Comfreymon.

Digiverse 10: Murichimmon, Lilibeumon, Jirasenmon, Murisarmmon, Methiopmon, Napapamon, Rubaltmon, Jilcolmon, Obunimon, and Ziummon.

Digiverse 2: Ribriannemon, Kakunsamon, Roziemon, Zarbutomon, Rabanramon, Jimezemon, Vikalmon, Zirloinmon, Prummon, and Hermilamon.

Digiverse 3: The Preechomon, Nariramamon, MajiKayomon, Katopeslamon, Bollaratormon, Koitsukaimon, Paparonimon, Viaramon, Panchiamon, and Nigrisshimon.

Digiverse 4: Damonmon, Ganosmon, Cawaymon, Dercorimon, Shosamon, Monnamon, Ninkmon, Majoramon, Gamisarasmon, and Shantzamon.

The battle royale was indeed extraordinary. Not all of us fought every single opposing team since there are opposing teams going up against each other simultaneously. We weren't able to fight every participant. Digiverse 9 was the first to go, followed by Digiverse 10. Omega X regained Ascendancy Instinct on his own when he fought and defeated Tamara & Willow's fusion: Wimara. Digiverse 11 was obviously the last opposing team standing. Toppomon showed off his Digital God of Destruction state. In the climax, Omega X and Jirenmon went all out utilizing their full powers. Just as Omega X was about to deliver the finishing blow, Omega X cried out in pain due to the Ascendancy Instinct's after-effects. He didn't have the luxury of the Overseer's power to maintain that form for an extended period. Luckily, me, Dorothy & Avengemon, and Jax saved Tai in time. The final fight went down to Omega X, Dorothy & Avengemon, Jax, and myself facing against Jirenmon. Then, Omega X and I grabbed Jirenmon and took us all out of the ring; leaving Jax as the sole winner of the tournament. Jax used his wish to restore all of the universes, and to our surprise, the whole Tournament of Power was part of a selfless test by the Zenomnimons to determine how we should make better choices. In the end, we learned a valuable lesson from this ordeal: make the right choices, especially with wish granting.

In-between that and the Defiants event, we then fought a being similar to Yagami. In fact, the nature of this being had similar energy, but this Ascendant's power far exceeded even GalacticNova X. He was called AlphaNova X. To our surprise, not only was Alpha X's power passed over to him, but we find out he's Alpha X's reincarnation. I won't get into how we managed to stop him, because… frankly… you should find out when we're ready to tell you. But, let me say, it took multiple Super Ascendant Blues to stand a fighting chance against Alpha X's full-powered state!

After that, we sensed that a dark force manifested in YYGDM-01 during the Defiants conflict. Burizalor arrived and reported that the dark force attempted to lure him away until he resisted. We hear the news that specific villains from DF-616 and YYGDM-01 had been assimilated and converted into Yami versions. Knowing we needed one other villain who was nearly tempted and assimilated, Burizalor suggested temporary recruit my old nemesis, the Digital Warlord. At first, I was adamant against bringing back that son of a bitch, but we had no choice. Near the end of the Defiants conflict, it was then we teamed up and helped the YYGDM-01 heroes to face this darkness. Not just that, but our old friend, Kensuke Rainer, awoke early from his slumber to help out. And this officially marked the true and last time the Trinity united against a common threat.

With the Defiants conflict settled, we all gathered for the New Year fireworks in the Tanegashima Space Center. Even afterward, we had untold ascendancy adventures between this and Tai's funeral. And believe me, there were other events: some eventful and others unremarkable, but we'll tell those tales for another time. Right now, this is where we depart, my friends."

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Dimension: DF-616/Tanegashima Space Center (種子島宇宙センター)/Tanegashima (種子島)/January 1st, 2013 (2013年1月1日)

It was midnight at Tanegashima Space Center. New Years 2013 started. An array of fireworks flared and lit up the skies. Everyone came to see the celebration. Those include the Kai Digidestined and their allies, Shu, Gai, Inori, Mana, Madoka, and Homura. Tony Stark and Pepper Potts are seen after enduring the events with Aldrich Killian, and Tony temporarily retired to spend more time in his civilian life.

Taichi & Agumon stood at the forefront of the group. Sora appeared holding an infant bundled in a blanket. This was their son, Max Kamiya, who was finally born. The older Max Kamiya was also present to be part of the festivities. Older Max and Keke stood side by side watching the fireworks display.

The Digidestined of Courage flashed a smile towards the fireworks. He seemed to visualize events that could play out in the future, including rematches with Jirenmon, Beerusmon & his eventual showdown with AlphaNova X. Another future battle would pit the Digidestined against an evil sorcerer named Moromon. Most notable of these visions seemed to be a confrontation with the Mad Titan Thanos, whose ultimate plan to wipe out half the universe became thwarted by Omega X's Tsunami Wave, which destroys the Titan's Infinity Gauntlet arm and prevents the 'snap' from ever occurring. He succeeded where Thor failed to finish the job. That heroic deed would very well be Omega X's last before his impending death in New Years 2019. His final opponent would be none other than Metalla X.

However, these were future stories to be told for another time.

As Tai closed his eyes, he imagined Omega X and Metalla X standing off face to face on some rock outcrops flying head on for another competitive duel.

The final vision he saw: he, his family, and friends returned to Tanegashima Space Center post-New Years 2019. Tai and Agumon turned to face their crying friends. Sora and a near seven-year-old Max Kamiya tearfully watched their loved ones leave. The older Max Kamiya, once again donning the X garb, was seen standing beside his younger self and Sora. Tai walked over to hug his family members for the last time. Tai then turned to gaze at his friend and rival, Matt Ishida, who stood opposite from Mimi, a near seven-year-old Dimitri, a six-year-old Keke, and the older Keke. Tai and Matt quickly exchanged punches, which they countered at the same time. After bidding his farewells, Tai and Agumon waved for the last time. Whismon conjured an orb of light that materialized around Tai and Agumon. They then vanished in an ethereal ray of light, sending them far into the vast reaches of the realms beyond Other World.

Opening his eyes to the present, Tai then stated positively to his friends, family, and the readers. "Everyone. Our stories may have ended, but they only lead to new beginnings."

(End theme)

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"Thanks to you all, we have averted catastrophe. It was not without its price, however. But steel is forged through fire, and like it we have been made stronger. We are prepared for what the future brings. I know this, because I have glimpsed into the mind of Apocalypse. Many challenges still await us. But I have seen some who were our enemies become friends. And with a heavy heart, I saw the dearest of friends, become the most terrible of enemies. I saw my X-Men grow and change. And of course, I saw that some people never change. But one thing was clear...that no matter what awaits us, terrible or wonderous... my X-Men will always be there, ready. And of that, I am proud."

-X-Men: Evolution, Ascension II (2003)

"I guess in the end...there really is no end. Just new beginnings."

-Raven, Teen Titans, The End Part 3 (2005)

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(Cue Sacrifice by Christophe Beck (Buffy Score 5x22 The Gift))

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Final chapter: Forty Years Later -Re: Digitize-

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Ford1114's Final A/N: Okay. This is my final A/N written. I know this chapter has the most amount of words than Ch. 27, it's not because of a lot of crowded fights since this chapter doesn't have one and focus on the aftermath, it's because of having a lot of stuff to discuss in our A/Ns and being the final chapter (not counting the epilogue) counts.

First off, we finally made it. The aftermath of Cross Generations's final arc. It had a lot of awesome moments, plot twists, and leaving a mark to readers. This is the arc we put our creative efforts in and glad we put it behind for good like any other story.

When I look back of the past experiences and growth, I think it's time I tell you the truth/revelations and relating to Ford (Story)'s crying. I discuss with the author various reasons in past emails. Since nothing is the same anymore, this is the chance to explain real-life experiences with wall of texts.

I remember my younger years when I came to DA and Fanfiction around 2007. Even before that, I was that young in exploring much of the internet such as old fandoms (That includes famous fanworks like Bleedman's Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi & Grim Tales from Down Below, alongside Super Mario Bros. Z. Before that, there was an old fan website dedicated to the Rowdyruff Boys for fans wanting to see them return, which it already did, the website is already deleted, but its saved in WaybackMachine. I remember visiting pojo dot com in seeing old DBZ news (that includes Japanese versions of the Buu Saga, movies, and GT before they were first shown in the US), Yu-Gi-Oh! and YYH news. I remember I used to be one of these young fans that wanted to bring back Megas XLR and recall reading fan-made episodes (Some of them include Coop and Jamie having love interests) post Season 2. I remembered Cartoon Network's Fusionfall. I remembered I followed the Transformers franchise more often, and especially Transformers Animated (As Part of the Dark Years, though Animated is a good cartoon and looking back, it's way better than Bayformers. I remember seeing the Japanese opening that's so different.) while it's ongoing till its end and up to Transformers Prime (As part of the Recreational Years, before making guest appearances in CG Ch. 3). I remember I used to have a PSP as part of the Dark Years, till I play more on the PS3 once I bought it in the Recreational Years as better received such as Skyrim, the God of War trilogy (alongside Ascension), replaying past games like FFVII and FFIX, and the Kingdom Hearts HD Remasters.), you can say each stage of experiences and sets of years are like reincarnation cycles like everyone else's growth.

It's the usual naive newcomer of meeting various users (That includes DMajorBoss that I admire and befriend). I remember drew a lot of amateurish fanart (with only a few stand out). There are both good and honestly amateurish/embarrassing times when I look back of these people, friends, and acquaintances. Before I joined Kanius's team back in 2011, I once was part of a group of these fanfic crossover people (And of course there are immature manchildren that were part of them, though I know I don't get involved with them too much, despite I used to admire them like everyone else before leaving them) and especially a specific someone I used to be friends with. It's representing the Dark Years (Like Kanius's time in the Naruto fandom while YYGDM is ongoing). I once admire this person, he's a few years older than me, some of his stuff was nice back then that one of them is a fanfic parody of Final Fantasy VII (but was discontinued/deleted) (another is a parody of Code Geass before discontinued as well) alongside viewing the people he knew as family. One concept I remember from him is showing the three realms of Fanfiction, Fantasy, and Reality (It's ironic isn't it, they foreshadowed of my involvement with Kanius's Triad dimensions) of loving mega crossovers a lot. I remember drawing fanart for him (before deleting them all sadly due to issues see below) and showed him shows like Gundam 00 (Ironic isn't it, it was back while it first aired at the time, then in the early 2010s is that Chaosblazer bring many elements from that anime (such as Dramon X) as part of the Recreational Years). Heck, I remember at one point, he thought of doing a novel planned for a while. However, there were a lot of turmoil and drama events coming from him (Alongside I remember he constantly talk about his family life (Such as getting a GRE after dropping out from high school/military school, and his dad once had a divorce (before he recently came back)) that looking back, it became overboard. I also remembered that ever since he and his friends (alongside former friends) move to DeviantArt from ff dot net, it caused a lot more drama than usual.) and other users, despite myself don't get involved and just witness it. Besides that, his interests are sometimes off, such as hating canon couples like Robin/Starfire, and hate Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood (Yet likes the first FMA Anime), but I remember he likes Cowboy Bebop. One of these events came from a notorious immature manchild, that my former friend actually knew him in real-life since they first get to know online. That immature person is infamous as having bad OCs (most of which are originated from other users that are recolors), bad fanfics when looking back, manchild/pedophile-like personality (But not a pedo in actually, it's complicated.) that caused a lot of conflicts (Such as viewing Heather from Total Drama Island as a villain instead of simply a snobbish jerk, and not respecting other people's opinions.) to former acquaintances I knew and even my former friend, he once posed as a hated rapper flamer as a 'way' to frame his crimes to that fake user and recover his 'friendships', once my former acquaintances found out back in April 2009 (which will be its infamous 10 years in 2019), some of them are not just greatly pissed, but genuinely hurt (Especially from one former acquaintance I knew for a while that used to be friends/and had a lot of messy goddamn conflicts with that immature user (alongside a lot of many others (more than us and his friends), one of them he (and his friends/acquaintances) used to admire until that person is clearly immature and never truly changed (He's the same one that did a lot of bad fanmakes/parodies (Especially fanmakes/parodies based on Kingdom Hearts that most people used to inspired/copied from back in the early 2000s, only a few already outgrown them and move on to other things)/My Little Pony bad fanfics/Danny Phantom & Juniper Lee couple that a lot of people dislike him. Plus, he's in his 30s, and is still an unchanged manchild.), another is a former infamous user (who's an amateurish game reviewer/practice voice acting) he used to be friends with that once reported copyright/banned users that most of the internet remembered his nasty reputation to the point he had his own Encyclopedia Dramatica page (Now, that user changed that he's now guilty of his own actions and is clearly cynical/difficult person to talk to (despite he attempts to be civil), even still clearly hate my former acquaintance in choosing not to reconcile him and his friends (Who have already moved on from the messy drama, knowing they mature and not the same people they once were back in the late 2000s) to the point he referred him as a jackass despite both of them hold responsible.)) (One example is in April 2008 that he 'posed' as the flammer wrote a god awful hate fic of that acquaintance and his other friend (who is a girl)), scarred him for a long time, to the point by the time I attempted to reconnect with him back in September 2017, he refused in wanted to move on and honestly told me that "I am not one to forgive easily as there are people that screwed me over", yeah, knowing had these immature users don't exist in his (and the rest of our) life, he could have been more forgiving without the negative online influences. As of now of leaving him alone, it takes time in wonder should he forgives himself from not getting involved in drama, he has been through enough hell already.). Then, my former friend, despite attempting to be mature, ironically because of the corrupted influences, hypocritically and actually caused a lot of drama to some of his former friends, acting immaturely by his own choice to my surprise (This is a definition of the Trope called 'Freudian Excuse is No Excuse'). The biggest example is that in 2010, he believed a rumor from one of his former friends who is an Indonesian girl, and ended her friendship, I didn't know much about this until a year or two.

Like I was good friends with that same girl, today, she already graduated from a prestigious university in Australia, and just gotten a certificate in Java design. But going back then, this girl like myself, used to admire my former friend. We have a lot of common such as we're in the same age group, born in the same year and birth date (though different months), and similar interests such as liking Kingdom Hearts. I and her friends remember she was once bullied often, both in real-life and cyberbullying (such as being hacked often), to the point she once left DA for a while before her return (Her personality online was cheering and social, but in real-life she's not as social). I thought for once that my former friend would have let go of his hate to her after that dramatic incident (Like everyone else), but instead in 2011, he remains hostile to the point he trolled some of her pictures with insane laughing Rugrats plz accounts on DA, and actually made FaceBook statuses in Spring 2012 of viewing that girl as retarded, and wishing she does not exist (Not to mention losing his respect to DeviantArt and mention some of his former acquaintances as idiotic despite they have done nothing wrong). You want proof, here's the copy/paste FB post to show you all (and future generations to understand the past flaws from him).

-From that former friend: "Why is it that almost everyone rushes so quickly to watch one annoying stupid Indonesian person on DA even if they hardly come on there a lot the first time they find out about this worthless excuse of a retard they watch her right away. Why can't she just go somewhere else and never exist in anyone's life again. (upset emoticon)"

I was appalled like a Broken Pedestal, the reason why I silently left and outgrown him (Thankfully, he didn't send me PMs about it, but looking back, I felt I was intentionally ghosting him...), to the point I actually blocked him (He actually does not take it well and threw a hissy fit in his FB status and called me a prick.) in fearing his hatred will be spread towards me and actually teaching him a big lesson of maturity. The truth is, I would have introduce him to Kanius back then. In fact, this guy is like a Shadow Archetype to Kanius (since both have novel dreams yet differ) of what he could have been had Kanius didn't control his maturity and such. Me and the Indonesian girl knew we had better reasons to improve ourselves in escaping from our admirers (and other amateurish events in 08-09, that includes our high school experiences as well) and relating to the Recreational Years, that's a realistic reason why I joined Kanius's team in the first place to slowly recover and contribute a well-written author with great concepts in eventually expanding to meet other well-gifted users that have no traits of drama experiences. In fact, Cross Generations symbolized that this is something my former friend could have done for good fanfics (Just like Transformers Prime is what the Bayformers could have done for good writing) instead of mega crossovers that explained little sense other than his own 'imaginative world'. However, because of the controversial experiences still linger inside us that affected our personalities (I was mature more than in the 08-10 years, but the idealism from me briefly crack from the broken corrupted pedestals (Alongside I remember the fact that there are specific unfinished decent fanfics, some of them relating to my old group I once associated. I then connected it to Zeed X's goal of wiping out the omniverse relating to too many unfinished works that are left suspended animation/dead fics.) and at times slightly more arrogant and Took a Level in Jerkass (though downplayed since I'm still that nice person and why it made me a tragic figure at times)), alongside there are 'Poor Communication Kills' (Such as had someone could have been more honest in admitting it's just fanfic instead of an official work sooner, alongside calling out about my friendships with Kanius and his team going overboard instead of remain silent about it, then I would have reconsider), we then had disagreements that ended in a brief fallout for two years (Don't want to tell the whole details (Though one mention is that I miss her college graduation on time after the fallout (That, I see is one of the biggest personal mistakes I regret), but I make it up immediately after I graduated from college), because I actually written a detailed commentary about it on my DeviantArt profile named AFord11.). Eventually, I wise up in regretting my past actions, apologized to her, and we slowly begin to patch up. When I look back, I thought I wanted to be perfect in attempting to built up myself during the Recreational Years from the troubled past (Especially specific issues from my high school and also family matters in letting out), only it created some new problems as well, so I was wrong still, yet is making up for real in regaining the idealism/Took a Level in Kindness for the Final Years.

Of course, that's also something to do with back when I was more admired towards DFKai and YYGDM. Looking back, the conflict between fanfics and official is another reason, because YYGDM's magnificence is never meant to be known worldwide. I understand why DFKai is easier to read when I first work with the author till I reread YYGDM in the early 2010s to inspire concepts. After wanting to change my ways, yet YYGDM-01's refusal to move forward, is what finally open my eyes in reminding the truth of growing up, feeling that I did regret my past self (And the fact in truth, YYGDM-01 is clearly accountable (and holding back/destroying some parts of future/closing specific doors) for causing that fallout between me and that girl I mentioned above before reconcile, restricting more of my growth like high school. With so much guilt lately. Something I want to make up in PV-18 and official works.). Wonder if things would have been different (And me not felt delayed my (and even the author and his contributors') growth) had Dawn of Chaos would have been less stressful, downplay (and even remove) filler OCs, had Yu-Gi-Oh! GX's roles would have set after their series ended (meaning it would have allowed the mentioned of Jaden duel Yugi and Bonds Beyond Time like canon, but YYGDM omits them for its own 'perfect AU') instead of after Season 2 (I remember something, because in Invasion of Rajita set in 2003 for Yu-Gi-Oh! to end the original series (Officially, Yugi vs. Atem happens immediately after they defeated Yami Bakura/Zorc. AU, YYGDM has the Rajita event set between these two.), GX officially is set 10 years after the original, the timeframe would have been set for Jaden to start his first year in 2013 officially instead of 2007 as an AU (And I recall Sam & Max Stromberg attended Duel Academy as part of the AU, something that doesn't happen officially.)), had there be no duels (Which the author is not good at and needs help from other contributors. That's why since Kakegurui appears in PV-18, though gambling themes are retained (for relating to modern society) to stay faithful to canon, there are none of these games shown since they are guest characters. Hyakkaou Private Academy, though the name is mentioned, is not going to physically appear in the stories either.) and have Frank and the Paradais Knights gain Duel Monster forms instead (Like Corner!Frank became a Duel Monster in House of Madoka, and likewise for the Paradais Knights in Shinnen (though their canon YYGDM-01 selves will get theres in Defiants)), and meant to be completed soonerinstead of 2014.

I remember back in Ch. 1's A/Ns of Wrath of Pharaohmon Redux, Kanius once mentioned of YYGDM-01, "This is my own Marvel anime universe. I'd be kidding myself if I said I hope to see a lot of fan arts and fanfics based off this fanfic mythos." Looking back now, though we remember some fanfics of expanded universe such as the dead fic Powerpuff Girls Z crossover back then, there's not a lot of fan art to be honest (Most of the fanart/character designs came from Belletiger, but there's not a lot of views from her artwork due to not being polished enough). I once commissioned Kai Yan of doing a pic of Houou Mars, but when posted on Tumblr, only one like is shown, while the rest of the Tumblr posts have none. This shows proof that YYGDM's presence is smaller than the smallest of webcomics and why their nature doesn't change from their bubble. In comparison, by commissioned Vanette Kosman of the P5/CV crossover pic and posted on twitter, alongside retweeting to others like Erika Harlacher, this officially garnered over 300 likes and 81 retweets. This symbolizes a second chance has come, with any specific future commissions planned based on the PV-18 continuity.

I mean, for most people, it's no different that big franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter, Kingdom Hearts, and Dragon Ball can cause fans conflict to each other; but,YYGDM-01 is a different case since it's a fanfic franchise that nobody in the general public knows (Not even real-life Japan in general knows about YYGDM-01, unlike YYGDM-01's in-universe Japan), but wanted to spread their underground fandom reputation in being known to the Nexus since defeating Paradais and spreading more through its dimensional missions, thinking their the top of the omniverse. Remember the part that Makoto Niijima is used by the school and pretend to not know Kamoshida's abuse, where in reality, she is mad that she can't do anything. That's me admiring YYGDM-01 in wanting to gain their trust, but in truth, I was furious of not wanting to truly stand up to them until I have Zeed X to ultimately showed them who's boss. That is what Zeed X ultimately wanted, with himself cease to exist, he finally makes YYGDM-01 the sole Apex Dimension as punishment without no ways of restoring it, not even the author's contributors, Cosmos, and the Overseer can't find a permanent restoration. To think I attempted to fix the past mistakes from the late 2000s (and fix my witness of so many corrupted internet drama) in helping Kanius's team, now I am fixing the past Shonen mistakes from YYGDM-01. It seems that YYGDM-01 still underestimates human nature, and wonder if they understand or not of actual real-life human emotions of what we're going through in life. I forgive Kanius. I forgive Digimon Fusion/Fusion Kai. But, I just don't know if I were to truly forgive YYGDM-01 (alongside Kensuke (XLR-8)) or not.

So is the aftermath of Zeed X in Cross Generations felt hollow for our heroes and us? Is it really a big 'My God, What Have We've Done' response? Is it really that when me, Kanius, and even Lazer look back at the past discussions and creative differences in wonder (And especially discussing why Ford (Story) is put in Cross Generations and what's his purpose since we're already aware that a self-insert appearing is generally a mixed reception. Well, we already have the answer here realistically and deconstructively in Cross Gen Ch. 29 for us to realize.)?

I can tell and compare all of this to Kingdom Hearts in order to tie-in the real experiences I witness. Comparing the fanfic years of Kanius due to how the inspirations and the worlds shape his fandom and dimension travels in general (And for most fanfic writers as well): Kingdom Hearts I & II - Conceptual Years. KH spinoffs - Dark Years, which ended when BBS came out. KH BBS, DDD and HD Remasters - Recreational Years. Kingdom Hearts III - Final Years (Which is ironic since Zeed X's Neo Paradais and the conflicts will foreshadow the actual conflict that'll end the Dark Seeker Saga). Of all the good fanfics, shipping ones (Yes, that includes yaoi…), parodies and fanmakes (That most are generally bad, though I remember a few are decent such as one user that uses Nintendo characters instead of Disney). Kingdom Hearts has friendship as one of the main themes, but I see the deconstructions online of seeing fallouts/ghosting/and immature users that are the main cause that affects maturity (especially me). The group that don't have a 'unified front' unlike me and Kanius's team (alongside other well-respected content creators/artists). I was attempting to do this to the specific group of users, but sadly and honestly felt hurt, I did not see a lot of old users that once knew each other arrive to discuss Avengers Infinity War as one thing. Well, I did recall two former friends saw Infinity War, afterwards, one showed his dislike to the new God of War game despite never playing it that the other chastise his comment, and around when that other friend made a DeviantArt journal of Star Wars and politics (and dislikes Jeremy Jahns in his opinion), that same friend goes apeshit Star Wars fanboy and hates The Last Jedi to the point the other person (Who likes The Last Jedi in his opinion) had had it (That's a lot of drama more than us) and blocks him (But he regrets himself that talking about Star Wars 'suck' due to the fanbase and death threats to actors. Of course, few other users view him as a SJW who thinks people can't respect his opinions on Star Wars. Yeah, I'm already staying out of his and his group's business to remain on civil neutral grounds. I mean, he is a mature person (Like everyone else, he wants freedom from the US and despise the 'so-called' president (Because orange man bad)) and I admire his well-written reviews.); now they'll never get the chance to reconcile and discuss future MCU films like Avengers 4. And by the time KHIII (Alongside Avengers 4 and Smash Bros. Ultimate) will be release in thought to bring their inner childhoods and wait for a long time, this alludes to this quote, "Mickey, you're too late." In general, we know it's the long long wait for most fans and especially ourselves of waiting so long while we had a lot of other interests we got into. Something that the long wait of KHIII is sometimes hold me back to let go of the catharsis factor to play it, and move forward in reflecting the great experiences. But in personal, these people of old acquaintances (except a few percentage, alongside Kanius and friends) don't even care about letting out their renewed emotions to properly reconnect; the word 'placate' is not seen, some of them remain immature manchilds in never truly resolve past conflicts/drama, some embodied hypocrisy, some kept their sheer petty hatred towards each other, and so forth.

-Comparing each Smash Bros. game in years since the author (and Lazer) are fans: Super Smash Bros./Super Smash Bros. Melee - Conceptual Years, Super Smash Bros. Brawl - Dark Years (Brawl is great though. I remember the memories of Snake and Sonic making their appearances, alongside the Subspace Emissary. Specific fans/hardcores I remember they mention the fighting mechanics are casual, which is why the mechanics are improved for the 3DS/Wii U games 6 years later.), Super Smash Bros. (3DS/Wii U) - Recreational Years, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - Final Years.

Like besides KHIII, I do remember the long wait of Final Fantasy XV, formerly Final Fantasy Versus XIII back then. I remember I was that young fan and hype about its trailers, then wait and watch the development videos and demos marketing, alongside the change of directors. By the time it was release in November 2016 after 10 years when it was first announce, I like the game and its main antagonist and with it's setting, but I and fans nowadays see the issues, and like any other FF game, there are still fans that bashes it and realize it's no different. By that point two years to now, the fanboy hype of FFXV from me is already gone. I like the Royal Edition/DLC that improves much of the game. There are still a few more DLCs left in 2019.

-Before that, I remember reading and reviewing this Guilty Crown fanfic called Reclaiming the Throne with long and novel-like written chapters set as a full AU sequel to the anime. It ties in during my time of writing GCLK and Shinnen. Then in 2016 onward, updates became very slow to none, with Guilty Crown already gone for a long time, I move on to other things. I saw that there is a page, but I not certain since there hasn't been a lot of views on that page. I wonder how the author is doing though, since I hear he dropped out of college and picking up what to do in life.

-Of course me and Kanius remember reading this DBZ AU called Bringer of Death, one of the best fanfics written. But, once Super came out, the chapter updates show a huge decrease since the AU settings conflict with official stuff seen.

As for that former friend, I once send a note back in November 2017 in calling out on his behavior. Turns out that he is full of guilt of his own actions, admitting he write fanfics for fun ((facepalm) Had he could have told me sooner and be honest like Kanius, none of the mess would have happened to me and everyone else in the first place.), and is trying to let go of all of his hate. He plans to apologize to the Indonesian girl (When I mention about her. Yeah, it took 7 years for him to act (To think he's a few years older than me), while it took me 1-2 years to show I'm ironically more mature than him.), but doesn't want to ask forgiveness nor want to be her friend again (Like a counterpart unlike me), not to mention our maturity still clashes (He thinks I had a 'better life' than him in rubbing his face) and tells me to forget about himself/not reply/thinking its a bad memory (Knowing he is accountable of wasting me and everyone else's time. Ironically, he makes another FB status afterwards with exclamation marks in telling to 'stop it'. But I still remember it, what happens if he has a kid in the future that he/she will learn about his past deeds (such as his past dialogue above), like imagine Atreus will learn more of Kratos's past in the God of War (PS4) sequel). I was disappointed and irked in showing that he's still afraid to confront his past, but when I think again and realize, especially he made a journal of his time in DeviantArt in wanting to be a changed person on the last day on December 2017, I realize he did mean it. I just felt I was too harsh on him in reminded of a situation in Gravity Falls, I just wish he would have had a better life (Such as had he gotten a high school diploma instead of a GRE). Perhaps..when the time comes that he did fully change in the future, then, I will forgive and properly reconnect with him. I'll also have Kanius to finally meet him (and give a well-thought pep talk, alongside mention he can't stay ignoring me forever) after he publish the first two books in order to find real guidance.

So here I am now. Already graduated from college and work in some jobs, but since me and my family recently own a house instead of renting a place in past history is already a new transition for me (And another huge factor in forcing to maturely change (yet finally accepting on my own will)). Both blessings and curses are far from over. Still living with my parents, like specific folks I know. I wish I could have live on my own for a bit. I am still saving money, yet at times my parents borrowed my money for a lot of bills to pay, generally more in the summer since work/business is slow, but would be back to normal once the school year arrive. They (and some of their friends) work and own a Thai restaurant in managing the business and buying things for the restaurant as a usual routine, the manage the investments for me, the business, and the future. Eventually, my parents will get old that I have to take care of them. I remember I invited two of my high school friends to eat dinner in the restaurant. It remains difficult. I still look back of how I wish of how if my life would have been more better (Had my life be more normal and stable instead of not normal and roadblocks), if my dad would have went to college (My mom went to college in her country, but dad did not), had they had more successful and secured jobs for raising family salary like my friends' families. Also how much I had specific arguments with parents (despite being genuine good people) when there are issues (Felt ironically that my teachers/professors/staff members and even specific supervisors are better adult role models than actual parents), especially my father constantly calls me a 'baby' that to me, at my current age as an adult, is a goddamn insult. How had they raise me better and would have affected my personality in going to a 4 year college sooner (and actually living in a dorm for just one semester or year, before saving money. Of course not everyone does that.) rather than started off in a community college before transferred. Had they could have taken me to specific dream locations sooner as a kid like Disney World (Unlike in reality, I went to Florida on my own to get pick up by my parent's friends) and a country (Unlike I went to Tokyo by myself and take care of myself exploring) instead of being so busy at work everyday. Feeling envy of why there are my friends and families have that opportunities early. Sure, I already pay off my undergrad loans, but now I'm saving much more money and more work experiences for a 2 year masters, which the road will be harder (And other real life stuff, such as at one point, I make a mistake of allowing the electric company to shut off the house power till I paid off the electric bill one day late, now I have to keep an eye on that too for my parents.). I know that undergrad college felt like another 'high school' nowadays, that I had specific dreams of taking courses I did not actually sign up in real-life, it's just that it felt like a PTSD besides rare drama. Having temp jobs, but still yet to find an actual permanent one (though the closest I got was a temp-to-perm, but budget cut), and the fact I constantly apply for more at home feels like I'm staying in 'house arrest' for so long. I know I still have yet to have a girlfriend. However, even so, seeing the struggles of parenthood and especially in this economy and recent stuff, I'm not sure if I want to have a child, due to recalling my mixed past, alongside fear of unexpected futures (divorce, if my child is going through similar even if I will raise well, balancing money (work, house loans, buying things for my child), the dangers/cyberbullying on the internet are still around, etc.). I can understand why some Japanese don't have kids, yet at the same time affects their native population. My parents has plans on buying a secondary house in Thailand as their vacation home, though it's good to expand investment. I know I'm not the only one who's suffering, as I know there are thousands of other people that have worse lives (such as actual abusive parents, divorce, drugs, poverty, and teenagers making risky decisions that their accountable (I remember the days of sex ed back in high school)) than me that I sympathize.

To remind, the greatest enemies are not fictional villains that have super powers and those that are multiversal conquerors/destroyers like Zeed X, the greatest enemies are real-life humans and ourselves. Humans may not be the strongest and superior race, but are the most balance, most opinionated, most flawed, and most personal for many obvious reasons why. Fandoms are one example. :P We are involved in real-life human history you know. Yet, we know that there are humans that are gifted in creating pop culture to entertain our species such as films both animated and live-action. These are the revelations why humans will be the main antagonists for Defiants.

"I've been the guardian for over three hundred years. I've seen wars, sickness, death, and worse. All the while trapped on this lookout. Unable to interact with the outside world for more than moments at a time. Now the only chance I have left is giving up my free will to someone else. It's just another prison."
-Kami, Dragon Ball Z Abridged.

Thanos: Daughter?
Gamora: Did you do it?
Thanos: Yes.
Gamora: What did it cost?
Thanos: ...Everything.
-Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

At the end of the day, it turns out Cross Generations is a fanfic series finale all along instead of Defiants as originally intended. Defiants now feels like a fanfic series epilogue, while Urban Legends (and the PV-18 continuity in general) becomes completely different and separate from them that feels like a rite of passage-transition to pseudo official/official works and representing new beginnings.

With Cross Generations ended, and The Final Years (2016 - 2018) officially over, here are the things from Kanius's fanworks remaining that I'm looking forward too from best to least.

1.)Debut Novel/Urban Legends
Akane no Mai (Future consolidated project)

1.5)Prelude/Wrath of the Defiants (He told me that VA and CG are done deals in 2018, after which, Urban Legends and Prelude/Wrath of Defiants are the only main things of fanfics left. Obviously, Defiants being YYGDM's series finale is what we look forward to a lot, with so much stuff to see how the end of superheroes has come with them facing humans with a huge mega email thread being discussed with LazerWulf. Depend on CV's release, UL might start off with monthly updates, it is going to be fully written by the author (such as the story's title and chapter titles will be thought of by himself like his own intellectual property (IP)), because CG is permanently the final time I fully write scenes/parts for him, I am still giving ideas/concepts/consultants to help the author in expanding new concepts and see the PV-18 continuity as an early draft of a novel series to hone these skills more early (And like I said that Kanius is going to fully write a main canon story that's completely different from DFKai/YYGDM and the writing style to feel natural (That's how he does in novel writing where they are all 100% written by him) instead of co-writing). I imagine PV-18 is in-between the Fandom Layer and Official Layer in terms of omniverse, this universe is not seen/mentioned in Kanius's Triad/Cosmos's Galaxy Cauldron/The Source (Cornerverse does not count since it's free) as 'personal canon'/selfish, but close to 'official canon' that is more selfless for sharing it to fandom and popular culture to make us notice (Meaning in terms of PV-18 seen in an 'official' multiverse/omniverse (or a general fanfic that's nothing to do with the 'fan-grandiose' Triad omniverse), there is no Galaxy Cauldron/The Source/The Overseer seen (and no versions of Sailor Sedna exist in that layer). Digimon Xros Wars as a separate dimension is referred as DXW-10 (10 meaning the year it came out in 2010 in its official state) instead of DXW-06 in Triad fanfics. DAT-05 (Digimon Adventure tri.) is a separate dimension in Triad fanfics, but is already merge with Adventure/02 completely as DA-99 (as in the whole Digimon Adventure continuity) in an official canon. Same goes to both Avatar and Korra that are separate dimensions as shown in DoC with Avatar and CG Ch. 10 with Korra, but are officially merge in official canon.). UL will be rated M-Mature (So there will be sex scenes, I'm writing the summarized scenes for the author, but the author has to translate these scenes to his own words (in making them novel-like instead of script format) and adding dialogue (I'm not writing the dialogue for him)). For his debut novel, it can also be higher than both fanfics as top priority.). After CV is release that we both see the whole story/walkthrough/etc., in the middle of UL's progress, and whether UL is more enjoyable than Defiants by that point (alongside in case of creative differences/delays from Defiants), there is a chance that Urban Legends might be finished even before Defiants is complete (Meaning the priority from most to least important later on: Debut novel, UL, and Defiants. I imagine once Wrath of the Defiants starts in Dec 2019, it should be monthly updates (and in rare cases an update after 2 months, and even 3-4 months).). Then in a future compilation project (and a director's cut/enhanced remastered/soft reboot-remake), like DF Ascendancy (alongside Wrath of Pharaohmon Redux), a title called Akane no Mai will consolidate both Persona Vein (With Kanius finally have the chance to give a massive rehaul. It'll remind us of writing another draft of revising a novel series to get it properly right. One example is having a completely new prologue scene fully written by him to show that this is his story, in replacing the original prologue scene I originally written as a ground up since CV would have already been release by that timeframe (And the reveal of Sion's origins will finally take place after CV. We might see Saklas's origins in-depth.).) and Urban Legends with updates and corrections, but only after both an enhanced remastered P5 and a P5 Arena will be release since they'll contain a lot of new information, I also wonder will Nioh 2 be release around that timeframe for allow us to add new guest historical figures, Guardian Spirits, and Yokai.

2.)DFA/Universal Survival Adaptation (Its in the middle. While I'll find the Universal Survival adaptation good and knowing it will not be long and drag out unlike the source material (Alongside the author is rebuilding Max's character), I felt its not as important at the same time because of wanting the author to expand new things from now on instead of retelling adaptations. I know that the Black Rebellion and Fiction's Closure updates will be fast since they retell the same events, but afterwards for the Tournament of Power onward, I suggest Ascendancy's updates should be slower than Defiants/Urban Legends/novels. Of course DFA would still continue (until if it has a conclusion that'll show Tai's funeral (Before that, I thought of Omega X and Metalla X have their final battle similar to Goku vs. Vegeta mentioned in Dragon Ball Online), and eventually leading to the CG's epilogue.) with a Super Broly adaptation thought of and we don't know if Super will be revive with more adventures/questions. We saw a lot of fans requesting the creators to bring back Cell, well, seeing Crimson Virus, and if that happens, I wonder how will Virus fights the heroes again with his new form (or a form that ties Cell's). Since Broly becomes canon, and if Cooler becomes canon, then will Mutalior return? Will we see Vegeta visiting Cabba and Universe 6's Saiyan planet? Who created Zen-Oh and the Angels? Will Zalama be fully revealed? Once Super will properly end for real in the future, then it'll lead to Tai's funeral.

3.)YYGDM Gaiden (Obviously this is the most least priority. Letting out my honest thoughts lately, it's the reason why novel writing takes over its position since 2017, because I felt it's becoming irrelevant. Gaiden will be permanently Complete once Defiants is finished, the author said to me, "When Defiants is done then Gaiden will be done.")

Besides planning to show K the CV walkthrough (with the true ending, since I hear the game will have multiple endings) once it comes out, I'm showing him a lot of things. Examples: the Final Fantasy XV walkthrough (Royal Edition) and all its supplementary material (including the upcoming Ardyn DLC next year, since the other three DLCs are cancelled and the director left Square Enix.). Buffy the Vampire Slayer comics that are Season 8-12 (I showed him a link that reads comics for free, that includes the Buffy ones. So when the Buffy cameos appear in Urban Legends, they will set after Season 12 (which is the series finale of the comics) for Kanius to catch up instead of restricted to just Season 7. Though mainly, most casual readers and even the in-universe characters know of the TV series but not much of the comics, so they'll think the Buffy cast is set after Season 7, but tidbits from the comics will be mentioned to keep continuity such as Xander and Dawn become a couple and Buffy (alongside Faith) became police officers (Just like Kotori Ayami) by the end of Season 12. With the comics already ended and the original Buffy continuity truly concludes, Boom! Studios is going to do a reboot of the Buffy franchise in comics in January 2019 with the setting updated of the 2010s.). An anime called Re:Creators that character cameos are planned to appear in UL, alongside how fiction is blend to reality concept. An AU P5 fanfic written by Dowdz called Crimson that Kanius fave/follow, but is going to review all of the chapters (and keeping up to date when new chapters are uploaded) after CG Ch. 29 is uploaded (even copy/paste these reviews to Archives of Our Own to get attention). Season 3 of Sword Art Online entitled Alicization that it is ongoing, but will show him once the season is complete (And this arc will be longer than previous SAO arcs).

Getting involved in Kanius's forthcoming official works as the main contributor is not just giving me a clean slate of a career, but also becoming a better person in make something/reparation up and removing all of my arrogance (that includes condescending/patronizing) for people to see me in a new light. And also very few (gladly for me, that drama is rare unlike others and the immature manchildren I knew) such as those specific former online acquaintances, they will figure out that I'll be involved in something official in wanting to make up not just them but for the whole world in showing human decency. It takes time to heal for those that don't forgive easily (And they have to heal themselves as well since they are still flawed and once had a lot of past issues more than me and Kanius (Especially specific former (immature) friends they remembered in 2008-09 like that person posed as that rapper flamer mentioned.). I also know my friends in real-life, especially those back in high school (And the student president (graduated from Harvard, and is going to law school in New York University), there are FaceBook statuses showed he had more than 400 Likes. This is something I must fulfill.), will be happy and excited to see my involvement once Kanius's debut novel is release, because I wanted to do something to honor them and my family, and not seeing it as a waste of time. We wonder if we're going to be another generation in publishing something at the start of the 2020s.

Recalling that Kensuke Rainer (XLR-8) is the soi-disant character of 'unity', but he wasn't in the end. Turns out by him realizing that I'm the one that truly defeated him and Orcus (YYGDM-01), and the fact that I overthrow his 'game of thrones' chair (From his reputation's downfall to rise thanks to Zeed X, to permanent downfall thanks to Ford (Story)), it is revealed that I'm the true unifier for the future ever since Ford (Story) first appeared in Ch. 2 of Cross Generations. I'm the reason to convince the author in quelling down the arguments of Valkyrie Advent's creative differences back in 2016 (Had I don't appear, who knows what would happen if Lazer continued to be harsh towards him), and also actually softens Lazer in the long run (Yeah to be fair, I remember when I first interact with Lazer, he's fine, but started off as rough towards me and the author alongside being more fixated on YYGDM. Overtime, we slowly become friends and especially hearing his side of the story at the end of 2016 (Despite there are a few issues, but not big deals. And despite knowing he'll be much harder to official works than fanfics, we understand why on the other hand since its different and think about why one official work became so notorious that spawned a lot of fandoms. That's why I mentioned back in my final VA A/N of how the Norse concepts is planned to be split to two.), to the point this year we and everyone else discuss the MCU recaps. By this point, his fixation on YYGDM is lessened.). I'm the reason that motivates the author in doing his debut novel after planning for so long and not being too late, alongside finally meeting professional/well-respected creators. By seeing the final Cornerverse scene with me, Kanius, Lazer, and Belle's OC Avatars appear (while Chaos's OC avatar did not) represents we want to find our purpose for the future and keep growing as human beings.

Oh, and if you're hearing this: Kensuke Rainer (XLR-8) and Christina Denton (YYGDM-01), I doubt you both understand. Since Kensuke already has enough, the main focus goes to you, Sailor Orcus. I read your thoughts, Christina, showing you disregard Ford (Story)'s tears and human emotions. We are appalled at this. Yeah, since Ford (Story) becomes Memoria's successor, it turns out he is looking all of your and your boyfriend's memories and your execrable mindset lately. I'm not leaving you off the hook that easily, Christina, because you have a main symbolic role to fulfill in Defiants, especially you'll be a destructive force on your own instead of being used by Zeed X, hell, your anger will be even worse (and frankly more 'funnier' than just saying "LET ME THE FUCK OUTTA HERE!" in Ch. 28 like a sailor sinking on Titanic) than Helragna and ZarcDramon X in wanting to keep YYGDM-01 relevant like it's your chimera to escape your 'dark and troubled past'. Unlike Ken's curse which is given, your curse is actually natural and inherited (especially wondering what are your past selves felt like) that you don't have the training like your boyfriend and the Kuipers endured. Because of this, you finally showed your real personality in this chapter, while your happy-go-lucky persona is a farce. When this chapter mentions that 'for the first time in a while that you save yourself for selfish reasons', it turns out you were not originally heroic back then, you once did selfish purposes (that's not a cheerful persona coming from you) back then before becoming a Senshi. So go ahead, feel free to scream and rant a lot in bold/capitalize/italics throughout the first 75% of Defiants towards your universe, your abusive father and even Karin (Much more than Ch. 27 of CG in a lot of their personal dialogue) since she's the one that recruited you in the first place. Even if you'll then team up with the Kuipers after a certain encounter with Sailor Venus for you to murder your father, I can tell you still struggle to get along with them and keep your unsavory personality, such as you'll giving spiteful remarks to Varuna (like the aftermath of nearly breaking her arm) worse than Skuld & Gondul, Christina. At least Tyra/Varuna has better character development in starting off brash, but becomes more seasoned and tolerable as a loyal ally. You, Christina, since I can tell you wanted to be leader after Karin's failures and thinking she wants Kensuke all to herself is way worse than Tyra's and you're currently independent from the leadership position in surpassing them all. Overall, since both of your inherited natures never changed even after the Defiants conflict and the true final villain is resolve, I doubt if Ford (Story) (And he's going to flat out reveal he look at you both's memories in your faces) will ever forgive you both when you meet again.

Ever since my trip to Tokyo (and visited Yokohama for an hour) in Christmas 2017, alongside a new perspective of the world with how different people/civilizations interacted are way diverse and different than ever before. I mean think about it. The Japanese have different opinions from Americans in terms of anime and pop culture, and there's partnerships alongside diversity. The next time I'm going to Japan for a second time, Osaka (with the upcoming Super Nintendo Land in Universal Studios Japan) and Kyoto will be the ones to go next. There's the obvious difference of subs and dub voice actors of what the culture viewed fictional characters differently.

When I plan on going to grad school for the maximum of 2 years (The top choice will be Boston University) in the future, I shall mention my main involvements of Kanius's official works as one example (real world reference/resume) to make me stand out of retaining the creativity (And convincing the application process of hopes for scholarships/free ride despite the great competition). I deserve to be reincarnated to get involved in good official works as a true new beginning.

If my reincarnation/descendant sees this, heck, if anyone else sees that besides my reincarnation when the internet changes in centurie(s) and fanworks (alongside official works) kepted in time capsules, they'll learn the experiences of our generation.

Welcome to the real world I said to myself, but I'll never forget the good fan experiences that changed me and the friends I made.

Kanius's A/N: Unlike Ford, this won't be my final A/N. After writing this difficult chapter, I've had a few things on my mind I need to get out.

For starters, Tai (DF-616)'s fate has been revealed. In exchange of receiving Ascendancy Instinct early without the consequences, his remaining life expectancy was shortened to 7 years. Long enough to be given a chance to marry Sora, bear their child, spend time with his friends, and be part of some eventful fights, but those 7 years will pass by fairly fast. As evidenced in the last scene, a vision of his and Agumon's departures were shown, which will play out in full in Ascendancy and lead into their honorary funeral. Tai (DF-616) has also shown to be accepting of his fate with a smile. He knows he's fulfilled his job and is willing to move on knowing his friends can protect their worlds. I've taken a small page from Dragon Ball GT with this bittersweet ending.

And why the 7 years instead of right from the get-go? To allow for a few more arcs to play out like Tournament of Power, AlphaNova X, and anything else that comes out of Super's possible continuation that intrigues me. But, also evidenced by Tai (DF-616)'s visions, to lead into the events of Infinity War where he alters the direction of that event (and preventing the 'snap'). 7 years should be plenty to tell more stories before Tai (DF-616)'s passing into the Other World. But, to see these stories play out, you'll have to follow Digimon Fusion Ascendancy. That is where I will continue the DFK story from this point on.

In this chapter, I've allowed Ford (Story)'s character to speak out, vent his frustrations, and remind the heroes that their latest victory might've been their most hollow yet. They come to find out, and much to their shock, that Ford (Story)'s creator made Zeed X. While this shocked many, a few like Kensuke (XLR-8) and Christina took this personally. This made Kensuke (XLR-8) empty, but fed more fuel to Christina's fire and became a catalyst to her heel turn. His words were felt for the heroes and some questioned if they can keep going forward while still coming to grips of the reality they're just fictional toys in some author's playground. Most are already accepting this, but there are others who probably won't get over it. The Fiction's Closure arc is by far the most meta story I've ever written (not counting the Cornerverse). This was a new interesting direction for this story to go and a break from the usual norm.

This chapter also marked the end of the Digideities presence in my stories. While SliferGigaSeadramon is likely to return, the other two are pretty much done and will go back to their respective realms. They've played out their purposes. SliferGigaSeadramon, though, will stay in the DF-616 dimension but will be placed a temporary stasis to conserve his Digicores' energies.

Beerusmon and the Houou somewhat settle their differences. Besides, the Houou (and Rei) still have unresolved conflict with Hiroaki and the Yami Houou remnant.

On the YYGDM-01 side of things, the Outer and Kuiper Belt Senshi meet their future children. This checks off all the Senshi meeting and getting to know their future kids. Take note the different approaches the yuri couples (Haruka/Michiru, Tyra/Helena amd now presumably Jami/Ayanna) have taken when having kids. Of course, learning what happens to Kensuke (XLR-8) and Christina, it's sad to know their future daughter, Rosa, will be without a father (but to no fault of Kensuke) and a positive mother to be there for her.

Speaking of Kensuke (XLR-8), he's finally settled his differences with Tike and Yamato/Metalla X (DF-616). The former stemmed after Kensuke (XLR-8)'s accidental killing of Tike, but the latter was a long time coming. Kensuke (XLR-8) and Yamato (DF-616)'s feud has been a long-running conflict since the start of the Trinity's adventures. It was a conflict that needed closure. Closure is what they got. As a result of this, Metalla X (DF-616) unlocked his variation of Beyond Blue, which would've not been possible without Kensuke (XLR-8) pushing him to those extremes. Now going forward, Metalla X (DF-616) has a form he can use against future threats.

Since we're still on Kensuke (XLR-8), credit goes to his creator, Chaosblazer, for writing the scenes leading up to and dealing with his 'sleep'. I incorporated the emotional bits with his friends, niece, and future daughter seeing him off before he falls asleep. After all he's been through, the character deserves some rest.

Now onto Christina Denton, or as I'd like to call the 'True Fall of Sailor Orcus'. What a dramatic turn of events leading to the Kuiper's descent into vigilantism and obscurity. What started as a happy union with her, Kensuke, and Rosa led to her visiting to her mother… only for someone to film her transformation and show it to not just her unhinged father, Michael Denton (who's finally introduced on screen), but the entire world. Once she learned her father's people were involved with her identity unveiling, Christina's mind switched off. Having just endured the emotional distress Zeed X put her through and learning Ford (Story)'s creator was responsible for creating him, this added bigger emotional baggage that Christina couldn't take. That emotional dam finally burst and she exposed her true colors. The 'happy go luck' personality was a mask to hide her true insecurities. Her wanting to become an idol was her coping mechanism. But with her identity exposed, she risks her double life being jeopardized. After Christina saved her mother from his abuse and destroyed his aspiring political career, Michael Denton dealt a severe blow and killed his daughter's future.

If that wasn't enough, Michael straight up rips off Yami Houou!Hiroaki's idea and creates his own evil clone Senshi group. Of course, he needed Sailor Andes, who escapes her latest imprisonment inside Athena's doll. And it's revealed Michael created the GranDracmon that terrorized Kensuke (XLR-8)'s world and naturally he'd be aware of Andes. So, as a result of combining Andes's blood with the Kuipers's, the Bizarro Senshi are created. Designed to be genetically superior to the Kuipers, Orcus thought she could handle them by herself. When the Kuipers come to help, she straight up denies their sleep and her constant defeats against the Bizarro Senshi drives her over the edge and forces her to toughen up. Reflecting her 'hardcore' personality, she changed her looks. Her brunette hair now blonde. Her cute, frilly idol outfits replaced with black leather. Her eyes once full of life and optimism are now frigid and devoid of joy. Sailor Orcus has now become Sailor O.

This whole Sailor O subplot will play out in Prelude/Wrath of the Defiants. How long it takes for the Kuipers and co. to bring Christina back to her senses all depends on Sailor O. This is a situation they must approach delicately. And this is on top of the Bizarro Senshi, Michael Denton, and Defiant stuff that'll get in their way.

The one scene that stood out to be was my avatar, Takeru Cage, visiting DMajorBoss's grave. His entire dialogue came straight from the heart. I wished I had gotten to know DMajorBoss before his untimely passing in 2013. Cancer is a disease I wish never existed. I've had to personally witness my mother overcome breast cancer. Now, I learn a couple of weeks ago a friend and a fitness trainer I know was diagnosed with an advanced form of breast cancer. I'm no stranger to people who've endured, faced, and survived certain diseases. In regards to DMajorBoss, I regret never taking time out of my busy schedule to talk with him. One day, maybe I'll get that chance when my time comes.

The Valkyrie scenes were a joy to write. YYGDM-01!Asgardians meet their Corner counterparts. Those made for some interesting interactions. Plenty of comparisons and contrasts were drawn between the two sides. YYGDM!Brunhilde and YYGDM!Mist have one last duel to settle without Grimhilde (YYGDM-01) to interfere. While I could've had Brunhilde (YYGDM-01) win, I think a draw is reasonably ok. Without Grimhilde (YYGDM-01) influencing her actions, Mist (YYGDM-01) no longer has a reason to fight Brunhilde (YYGDM-01) anymore. She can get her own life on track with Kenta (YYGDM-01) as her new support.

Another enjoyable scene for me was Tai (DF-616) and Sora (DF-616)'s marriage. I'll show this in full in Ascendancy, but there was no way I was leaving this out. Despite knowing he has seven odd years left to live, Tai (DF-616) marries his girl and both have Max. I also enjoyed the brief interactions between the DF-616 & YYGDM-01 Digidestined, as well as drawing contrasts with them. Thanks to Ford for adding some extra bits, including Yamato (DF-616) insulting his YYGDM-01 counterpart.

The Pluto and Mnemosyne Memoria scene was symbolic with broken friendships being healed over time. This reflects real life relationships, especially married couples and close friends arguing over children. This is the second debut appearance (first appeared in Ch. 20) of the non-Cornerverse Mnemosyne character. I know it's a very late debut, but might as well do it now than never. They've settled on letting Skogul/Jessica (YYGDM-01) be aligned with Ford in Memoria (Ford's words: Though YYGDM!Skogul is not going to be Memoria's guardian unlike her Corner self, and will take over Heimdall's role in Asgard.) and be Pluto's substitute until Hina/Gao Pluto is age ready to become the next Time Guardian.

However, the biggest draw for me (besides the cold opening and the last scene) is the Cornerverse scene involving the crowds meeting the Persona Vein cast and the trailers being shown for Prelude/Wrath of the Defiants and Urban Legends. While both trailers drew positive reactions, it was UL that drew more hype and interest. This is also based on the fact UL is new and fresh (although it's a sequel to Ford1114's Persona Vein) and YuYuGiDigiMoon being old news at this point. This was further illustrated from the 'view/page counts' based on the trailers and in comparison to other movie/TV/fanfic trailers. Moreover, this is also in response to the retweets and likes that Urban Legends fan made poster drawn by real life artist clayscence garnered. There already seems to be interest for my upcoming fanfic. The release dates for both will most certainly happen. I am aiming for a late-December preview and a January release. That should be on track after Cross Generation is fully complete (CG's epilogue should be out by December).

These were the last major Cornerverse segments I'll write. What started in 2012 as small pre/post-story segments expanded into full-on story arcs (House of Madoka, Shinnen: New Year, Valkyrie Homecoming, and the latest Quedesha/Neo Grimhilde saga in Cross Gen). This Cornerverse 'series finale' introduces a new cast (Persona Vein), but some things came back full circle (i.e. the TMNT 2003 coming in after their 2012 counterparts took the spotlight, the Rei/Hiei & Mai/Joey switch-a-roo from the first Cornerverse segments being revealed, the return to the House of Madoka, and even the turkey from the earlier Cornerverse segments returning for the final curtain call). The Cornerverse was fun while it lasted. 2012-2018 was a pretty good, but hats off to the Cornerverse for all the entertainment, gags, and unpredictability. Without the Cornerverse, I wouldn't have been able to expand my creative avenues, utilize characters I never would've included in my main stories, and further improved my writing skills. Thanks Cornerverse.

This chapter is in itself an end of a era. While YYGDM-01 will continue with Defiants and DFK extends its life through Ascendancy, this does feel like a series finale. It's the end of the Trinity crossover. It's also the point where I transition from full-on fanfic writing and into my professional novel writing career. Urban Legends (and the future Akane no Mai, alongside supplementary material) will provide me the platform where I transition from fanfic into novel writing. I intend to treat UL as if it were a novel and not just a normal fanfic.

Having glanced over Ford1114's final A/N, he provided a detailed backstory of his past partnerships. He's met people coming from all walks in life and a few fractured relationships along the way. I understand he's had some trust issues with people in the past. That's pretty much evidenced by who's given Ford a hard time and betrayed him. Thankfully, I seem to be the one who's consistently not let him down and gave him an open platform to show me his ideas. For the last few years, we've collaborated on projects, shared ideas, he's helped with write scenes, and he's one of the reasons I'm finally getting my novel off the ground. Without him, I don't know where I'd be fanfic-wise. Maybe still writing YYGDM and with no chance of expanding my creative horizons. I can safely say his friendship with me, LazerWulf, and Chaosblazer is much more stable. Us three (and Lazer) might've had our creative differences and putting up with each other's tendencies, but there wasn't much intense drama that caused falling outs and broken friendships. The last thing I want to see are friendships destroyed over creative differences. And thankfully we haven't shared and argued over personal politics (that's a can of worms I don't ever want to open. Ever.).

Although, I was taken aback by Ford's passionate rant on Christina/Sailor Orcus/Sailor O and calling her out. Granted, that was more of an in-character rant than a personal one. We'll just see if Orcus takes Ford's rant to heart, accept her friends again, overcome the hatred & self-loathing blinding her, be a great role model for Rosa, and become the old Sailor Orcus again. Of course, she's gotta get a few reality checks from Sailor Venus, Sailor Sedna, and Kensuke first before she's normal again. Healing must come before recovery.

While I think Ford does get kinda tense with others, he does mean well and wants what's best for me. He hopes I'll further my novel writing career and succeed much like fellow fanfic writer, and now novelist, maxacorn/Greg Haynes. Maxacorn inspired me to write my DBZ/Digimon type series. He took a liking to what I've written and even allowed me to use his characters for my stories (which I continue to do this very day). Now, Ford's inspired me to move forward with novel writing. Along the way, others like LazerWulf, Belletiger, and Chaosblazer have influenced and helped me expand as a writer. However, for me to be a successful novelist, I need to prioritize it over my fanfics. In the end, it's my novels that'll support me financially.

It's also partly why I've decided to end anymore collaboration projects dealing with DFK/YYGDM/Accel crossover events and other related endeavors. All those are going to do is hinder my ability to move forward and stagnate my writing talents. It's absolutely nothing personal. If I'm to take myself seriously with my future endeavors, I can't have excess amount of fanfics left unfinished I may not have time to work on. So, that's why with this story's completion, my collab partnerships with Chaosblazer and to a extent Ford will end here. Whatever Chaos has planned for his future writings (namely Slade's origins or anything to do with the Source time gems), that's up to him, but I'm choosing to step away and permanently not be creatively involved with. I feel like with Cross Gen, we've hit our climax. There's not else much to tell, except for some loose ends in Defiants. Chaos and Ford, it was a fun ride while it lasted.

Man, I can't believe we're approaching the end of Cross Generations, the Trinity crossovers, Digimon Fusion/Kai (not counting Ascendancy), and the apex of YuYuGiDigiMoon. Yeah, there'll be a few more stories left to tell, but likely nothing on this grand scale that CG has shown ever again. YYGDM (starting with Prelude/Wrath of the Defiants) will simmer down a bit while Urban Legends and my first novel (which I'm currently 100 pages into as we speak) take precedence. In fact, sometime this month, Urban Legends will go into writing production for a late-December preview and January 2019 full-on release.

And so with that, CG has only one chapter left: the epilogue. What's there to tell? The chapter title should say it all: DFK's take on Digimon World: Re:Digitize. Just one short chapter to tell. This epilogue should be out by December and from there production will smoothly transition into Urban Legends. So, if you're a Persona and Code Vein (and to a lesser extent, Kakegurui and Nioh) fan, hopefully it interests you. If not, then no biggie.

And so with that, I give my farewell to this era of insane multi-crossover events. Wish me luck on my upcoming endeavors, including my future novel career.

Until then, send a review and look forward to the epilogue, my readers! Later!