Fandom Transgressions: Flight to Utopia [NOT ACCEPTING]

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Underground Maze

Skipping for now
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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor

Sephiroth smirked a little as the demon seemed to be thinking of better times. He didn’t move again as he just cut the energy in half. The destructive force hitting the wall behind him. He was about to attack again, however a new opponent appeared and used flames to attack. Though the flames didn’t seem to be aimed at him. Rather they were aimed at the demon that was standing to his right. Deciding to ignore the newcomer. Sephiroth disappeared and reappeared behind Bahamut slashing down with his sword.

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Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab

Solomon was not expecting the new arrival, and he was a bit annoyed by it. The more people that arrived the more this man would need to take care of before he made his decision. He remained calm as he just listened to what was going on. The first matter of business would be Clive.

“That creature may obey you, but I doubt it thinks of you as its master. However, if you do have complete control over that power, you will find that you will become a target in this world.” Solomon said as he then turned to the two talking at the door. The conversation was intriguing. It seemed that this little group had found his collection room. It almost amused him greatly that someone found Shadow. He looked at the warrior bear behind the child and smiled. Shadow must be having fun fighting someone that can control something like that.

“Child, take your friends, and return to that man's side. By the time you get there the fight will be over, and you can take this Sung away. Even with the warriors he has at his disposal he will not be able to beat Shadow.” He said looking at the black creature behind the child. Smiling slightly.
He placed a hand on Edgeworth's’ shoulder. “And you have yet to answer my question, Miles.”

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Royal airplane

Nothing to reply to.
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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion

Everything happened fast as more of the Herasha appeared and spoke to him and the master. Also, a crow appeared and spoke to the master telling him that Wright was on his way. With everything that had been happening Pyo almost forgot the reason he was here in the first place. He had been sent by the resistance to make a deal with Wright. Well, the deal mattered little to him. He may have been part of the resistance, but that was only because of what happened in the past. Staying as calm as he always is, he looked to the master.

“When will he be arriving?”

 

[SirPrompto15]

Shadow Monarch DawnsEarlyLight
Underground maze
Corridor

(Coming soon)

Underground maze
Research lab
"I am very aware of that." Clive replied to Solomon. " Though if my allies are slso in this world,then I have nothing to worry about." He added.
"Right...but I'm doing this for Edgewoth-sama,Nezuko-Chan and Sung-Sama!" Zenitsu shouts at Solomon.

Clive smiled. Zenitsu reminded him of his friend Gav for some reason.
"Nezuko,we should get going." Zenitsu told her.
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Wisteria gardens
Ubuyashiki mansion.

"Do not worry. It won't take long before Mr Wright arrives." Kagaya replied. " According to my crow,he's nearby."

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Nezuko still didn't let Solomon out of her sight, but she complied nonetheless, continuing to keep an eye on Solomon until she and Zenitsu were gone.

Edgeworth pointedly waited until they were a fair distance away. Sung was a trustworthy ally. Edgeworth could trust that he would continue to watch over the two children in his absence. And Wright would surely understand if Edgeworth's decision here prevented him from making it back safely.

"I'm afraid you already know my answer, Solomon." Edgeworth said calmly to Solomon. "With all due respect, I have little to no reason to trust that your intentions are good. And from what you just told Zenitsu, it was you who summoned the enemy that Sung is now facing. Under these highly suspicious circumstances, I cannot in good conscience agree to become your subordinate."

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Akaza stopped in his tracks for a moment. Bahamut hadn't used his wings defensively before, and it wasn't something Akaza had accounted for with his first Technique Development. A bit more analysis was in order...

But that thought was instantly forgotten when another combatant entered the fray. Akaza stared wide-eyed and slack-jawed at the figure, so stunned that he almost forgot to dodge the figure's vertical sword strike. The sword ended up severing half of Akaza's left forearm, which the Upper Moon swiftly regenerated.

"That cape! That hair! That technique!" Akaza gasped. "Can it be?"

Upper Moon 3's breath caught in his throat. Had fortune really been so generous as to grant him a second chance?

"Is that really you, Kyojuro?"

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The sisters had paused in their attacks, circling Luna in search of even the slightest crack in her protective barrier.

"As long as we're all stuck here, we may as well introduce ourselves." The blonde mused to Luna. "I'm Bela, and these two are Cassandra and Daniela." Bela motioned to the brunette and the redhead respectively.

During Bela's introduction, however, a new figure arrived on the scene. Daniela's eye started to wander toward the new figure, but a stern clearing of Bela's throat prompted her to focus back on the task at hand.

Wisteria Gardens
Outside Ubuyashiki Mansion
SirPrompto15 ​

”Nezuko forgave them a while ago. She and the rest of my family would want me to show mercy. For that reason alone, I’ve been holding back this whole time.” AU Tanjiro replied. “Lady Sheala said I should just take revenge and be done with it, but that’s not what Nezuko would’ve wanted. That’s why I tried to give them every possible benefit of the doubt. But instead… you saw how they treated us in there! They ignored your suffering, humiliated me and the judge, treated me like an enemy, treated this whole trial like a joke... and they call THAT ‘sincere and worried’? No thanks.”

AU Tanjiro stopped at that, forcing himself to calm down for the sake of his friend and counterpart. They had already been overwhelmed enough for one night, and now he was making it worse. With a sad sigh, AU Tanjiro tried to find something more positive to focus on.

”Only Rengoku-san showed any meaningful remorse earlier, when he offered to take Shinazugawa-san’s punishment for him. But that was after he already knew who I was, and he knows I wouldn’t agree to something so blatantly unfair. If I still had my mask on, would he still have been so willing to make amends? Would ANY of them even have bothered in the first place? At this rate, we may never know.”

He watched silently as Mr. Wright was promptly escorted in.

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Upon being allowed inside, Phoenix Wright followed behind his escort and bowed respectfully to everyone present. He felt an unusual tension in the air and instinctively fell silent, waiting for someone else to speak first. Was something wrong? Did this have something to do with the Resistance's visit?

For now Wright could only wait and see, his focus mainly on the only unfamiliar face in the room. That must be the representative of the Resistance who came looking for him.

Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
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The king watched the pair in complete silence, but the dark circles around his golden eyes belied a subtle, calculating stare.

"This whelp is smarter than he looks." Philippa's voice spoke telepathically into the mind of the false Sanemi. "He's not yet convinced that you're really his brother. And there isn't much I can do with that damn pendant around his neck. You'll have to keep up the act a bit longer, until one of us finds an opening."

Kingsglaive HQ
Holding Cells
SirPrompto15 ​

"I've nothing left to try, so you needn't worry." Sabrina casually replied. She left it at that for now, not knowing how much this little girl knew or didn't know of the Lodge of Sorceresses.

"I am indeed Sabrina Glevissig of Ard Carraigh. Former advisor to King Henselt of Kaedwen, True Daughter of the Kaedweni Wilderness… useless titles, I know, but it’s only polite to give you a proper introduction.”

She let herself relax a bit more. There was no telling how long this interrogation might take, or what it might entail. In fact, having a woman as her interrogator did negate some of her most reliable advantages in situations like these. But a bit of conversation to pass the time might not be so bad.

”Seeing as this is an interrogation, I suppose I could offer you this." Sabrina turned her gaze to face Lightning. "Poor Ubuyashiki can’t see the gold mine he’s sitting on. Even the weakest demon slayers far surpass any ordinary soldier. Just one Hashira is worth a thousand of the finest knights on the Continent. You think we’re the only ones in this world who want that gold? If we don’t take it, someone else surely will. At least we would have used it wisely.”

Kingsglaive HQ
Private Rooms
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”Most important right now is to examine her thoroughly. Internal damage is not uncommon in cases of artefact compression.” Keira said, maintaining a calm professionalism. “Beyond that… we’ll just have to wait and see.”

”Rinoa…” Margarita croaked weakly as soon as she had regained some strength. “Where’s Rinoa?”

 

[SirPrompto15]

DawnsEarlyLight
Taskforce labyrinth
Research lab
Zenitsu waited till Nezuko was on the bear's back with him. He noticed that she coudn't keep her eyes off Solomon until they were away. He could even hear mistrust from her. "I don't him either. I just hope Edgeworth-sama will be okay. For now,we have to find Sung."

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor

The mysterious masked warrior faced Akaza. "Perhaps,perhaps not." He replied,his voice modified by the mask. " I can't let you take innocent lives Akaza." He added,raising his Nichirin sword. The figure could sence Daniela's presence and hid his nervousness while focusing on Akaza.

Bahamut used the opportunity he had to defend himself by charging another attack,though this one wasn't for Akaza and Sephiroth. The dragon Eikon aimed for the vampire sister.
Meanwhile, with Luna.

She tried to maintain the barrier. She could sence Bahamut's attack aimed at the vampire sisters.
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Outside Ubuyashiki mansion.
"Yeah...though I could hear sound of mistrust and confusion among few of them." AU Zenitsu replied. Despite not liking that his friend was tricked into holding a grudge against the Corps,he was still releaved that AU Tanjiro was mostly himself.
"Yeah...I guess we may never know. Though Uzui and Himejima both have sharp senses of hearing like me." AU Zenitsu added.
Tanjiro still looked toward his variant with worry.
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Ubuyashiki mansion.

A small drone which looked like a mechanical flew to the mansion and lands near the master. It's eyes glew and started to show a projection of an injured Obanai Iguro.
"Obanai! You made it. Well....sort of...." Mitsuri said cheerfully.
"It was the only way. The Kingsglaive provided us with technology to allow me to be present despite not being able to." Obanai replied through the hologram.
Wisteria gardens
Magical tent
"I got everything under control. You don't have to worry." the fake Sanemi mentally told Phillipa. " Speak up, Nemi,what's this all about?" Genya asked.
"Why,I thought I told you in that letter I've sent you." "Sanemi" replied. " I have to commit Seppuku and don't have much time. The honor of the Corps depends on it." He added,smilling.
He puts an hand on Genya's left shoulder. "I can't leave this eorld without making amends with you." He looked at Genya. "Will you forgive your big brother?"
"No,this isn't right..." Genya muttered. " What's wrong Genya?" Sanemi asked.
Genya brought out his gun and shot the fake Sanemi.
"You're not my brother. You're not Nemi!"


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Kingsglaive hq
"I was a soldier myself,so I know ehat it's like,thank you very much." Lightning replied dryly. " Plus I was a gods champion. In both case,I was a pawn. The Demon Slayer Corps are no one's pawns. Not even your superior's.
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"Ms Heartilly is waiting in the mess hall. " Lulu replied. " She was extremly worried about you."

 

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Underground Maze


The battle between Sung and Shadow was intense. The walls were covered in deep cuts, and there was blood splattered on the walls and floor. Sung had decided not to release his power. If he had all of the items he had on his inventory would have disappeared, and there were many things in it he just couldn’t lose at the moment. He was breathing hard as he looked at the young man he had been fighting.


He had several lacerations that were bleeding, however that man didn't have a single injury. This fight was getting him nowhere, and he didn't want to call any of his shadows to help him fight. He didn't want to lose any more of his army to this man.


Shadow was getting ready to attack once again. However, he stopped and turned his back to Sung. Walking back to the door he was supposed to be protecting.


“You are free to go.” He said as the shadow bear appeared around the corner. “You have been forgiven. So, leave, and don't show your face here again. If you do, I won't hesitate to rid this labyrinth of your presence.”

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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor


Growing tired of being ignored Sephiroth decided that he was done playing around with this creature. He stood behind the dragon and placed his sword horizontally to his side as he raised a hand into the sky. Red flames surrounded his hand as he slowly brought it down. Once he was at chest level a fireball appeared in his hand. He threw it at the dragon. It may have been small, but it was as powerful as the summon of fire’s attack.


As soon as this attack was sent he followed by slashing his sword I. The dragons direction sending a couple of wind blades at the dragon as well.



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Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab


The smile disappeared from Solomon's face as Edgeworth spoke about how Sung was fighting Shadow, and how he was the one who summoned him. It seemed that this man never intended to willingly join him. It seemed he was sacrificing himself in order to save the children. Shaking his head he stood up, his smile returning to his lips.


“I had no interest in those children, more so I have any interest in the one fighting Shadow. At least for the moment. You were the main goal in all of this. So, I don't mind if you try and sacrifice yourself for the children.” Solomon said as he began to approach Edgeworth. Once he stepped next to the man he placed a hand on his shoulder.


“I guess you are as stubborn as Wright. I would have thought you were smarter than that. Though it doesn't matter. As for Shadow, he is tasked with protecting something. He would only attack those that got too close to what he was assigned to protect. That is the only reason he is fighting that man.” Solomon said as he released the man's shoulder and waved his hand in the direction of the only exit. A dark portal appeared in the doorway. Leaving no way out except through the door.


“I am sure ‘he’ will enjoy some company. Shall we get going now? Or are you wanting to be taken by force? The choice is yours.”

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Royal airplane


Nothing to reply to.

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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion


It didn't take long for the rest of the Herasha to appear. Though one had appeared in the form of a hologram he was still present. Pyo knew that the trial would soon commence. He really wanted to get this over, but when he was told Wright was almost there, and then the man appeared it made this whole situation more complicated.


Sighing he looked at the man that was looking straight at him. Everything was happening all at once. Taking the initiative he looked at the master. “I am going to need a moment with Wright. Then we can get this all started. I will take Wright to the next room.” He said as he then approached Wright. “We need to talk.” Pyo said as he pointed to the next room. Indicating for Wright to follow him as he began to walk to the room.


Once they were in the next room Pyo sighed once more as he looked at Wright. “My name is Pyo. I am from the resistance. I came here to make a proposal to you. Though we will need to have our meeting at another time. A trial is about to begin, and I am going to pass judgment in this trial. So, I will have to discuss our proposal after. I do apologize for the inconvenience of having to wait, but a lot has happened, and now to keep the Harasha and their master from being destroyed I will have to participate in their trial to see who is guilty or not. I do hope for your understanding In the matter.” Pyo said a little out of character. He just wanted to get this over with.

 

[SirPrompto15]

Shadow Monarch

Zenitsu watched as Sung was injured. "Sung!!!" Zenitsu cried. He climbed off of the bear's back to help Sung and get him on the bear's back.
"Nezuko-Chan! We need to get Mr Sung out of here!"
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Coridor.

Before he could unleash his next attack,Bahamut was caught off guard by Sephiroth's attacks,getting hit by both of his attacks. Dion underestimated the silver haired man. He was just as powerful as a dominant,yet he wasn't one. He had to keep his guard up.
"What are you?" Dion's mental voice asked Sephiroth.

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
Shadow Monarch ​

Despite the circumstances, Edgeworth remained as composed as he could. Nezuko and Zenitsu left to find Sung, and Edgeworth had to trust that they could make it on their own. The two children would be safer with Sung right now than here with him. Edgeworth could not bring himself to let two children risk their lives for him, but he could trust them to reach Sung and hopefully get help in time.

Gauging Clive's reaction to all that unfolded, Edgeworth could see that Clive had no intention of leaving him behind. Edgeworth was both grateful and worried for that. He was not naïve enough to assume he could escape Solomon on his own, but he didn't know much about Clive either, or whether Clive would escape alive if Solomon seriously turned his attention toward the man.

Edgeworth couldn't offer any direct aid in whatever fight was to come, but there may be another way...

"'He'? So you have other prisoners as well?" Edgeworth asked Solomon.

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

With the swordsman’s words, Akaza’s excitement cooled, his expression almost unreadable as he studied the figure more closely.

“You’re not Kyojuro, but you are someone closely connected to him. A relative, perhaps.” Akaza deduced. “The resemblance is uncanny, your Breathing Style is the same... even your fighting spirit almost matches Kyojuro's. Almost, but not quite. It doesn’t matter. Your destiny is clear regardless.”

The Upper Moon lifted a hand to his heart, clenching it into a fist.

”In all these centuries, my deepest regret is letting Kyojuro go to waste.” Akaza started to lament. “He was the first and only Hashira to make me truly fear for my life... but that stubborn attachment to his humanity was his one fatal weakness. I tried to warn him. I even held back as much as I could, just to give him a fair chance. He and I both knew his only hope of winning was to become a demon. But he insisted on fighting me as a human, even if it meant slowly torturing himself to death at my hands. Now that strong, youthful body is just a pile of ashes buried somewhere. That indomitable fighting spirit, unlike any I've ever faced before or since, is extinguished forever. All just to save a few worthless weaklings destined to die anyway! It disgusts me to even think about it!”

He put his hand down and looked at the swordsman once more.

”After our battle, I vowed that if by some miracle Kyojuro returned, I would not let him go to waste again. And now here you are: a living remnant of the man he was.” Akaza growled, dead serious determination in his voice. “And I WILL keep my vow. I’m going to capture you alive and present you to Lord Muzan. If you try to kill yourself, I'll force-feed you just enough of my blood to keep you alive. And if Lord Muzan accepts you, you WILL become a demon whether you like it or not!”

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Daniela's eyes couldn't help but wander toward the new swordsman, making her the first to notice Bahamut's next energy attack being aimed at her and her sisters.

"Incoming!!" Daniela shrieked, her body dispersing into flies to avoid the blast. Her sisters had no choice but to follow suit, giving Luna at least a moment of rest.

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

"A trial?" Wright's eyes widened in shock, then instinctively turned back toward the courtyard outside. Why was a member of the Resistance judging a trial involving the Demon Slayer Corps? And just what was this case all about anyway?

"Well... I was a defense attorney back in my world. Maybe I could help somehow." Wright offered. He wasn't entirely sure what he could do to help yet, but something told him he had to try.

"For starters, maybe you could tell me more about this case?"

Wisteria Gardens
Outside Ubuyashiki Mansion
SirPrompto15 ​

"That's true. I tried to hide my voice, but you still recognized me, so they probably would've recognized me too." AU Tanjiro sighed and looked down, despair and resignation in his sound/scent now.

"Lady Sheala was right. She kept warning me to stop holding back and just get it over with. That trying to find any good in those psychopaths was pointless." AU Tanjiro turned tense again, his blank-eyed expression almost reminiscent of an amnesiac Muichiro.

"I need to get back." AU Tanjiro said in a very flat tone. "It's time to end this."

Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
SirPrompto15 ​

The moment Genya aimed his gun at 'Sanemi', the king made his move as well. While Genya was shooting at the impostor, the king moved to stab Genya from behind with a sedative-laced dagger, at the same time reaching to grab Genya's pendant from behind and pull it off.

"Hold him; I'll see to the rest." Philippa's telepathic voice told the impostor.

Kingsglaive HQ
Holding Cells
SirPrompto15 ​

"That's all the worse for the Corps." Sabrina retorted. "At least pawns are worth keeping alive, as long as they're useful. But in refusing to be pawns, the demon slayers have become a threat. Rulers despise threats more than anything else."

Sabrina sat up a bit more straight, focusing more intently on Lightning.

"The Corps' alliance with Utopia shields them for now, but only in that Utopia currently holds the deed to the gold mine. But how much longer can they hold onto it, I wonder?"

Kingsglaive HQ
Private Rooms
SirPrompto15 ​

Margarita sank back in relief that her protégée was alright. It would be some time before her strength could fully recover, but there was no telling what else may have happened while she was compressed.

"You've... made your choice then?" Keira asked. It didn't take long for Margarita to understand what she was referring to.

"I have. And I don't regret it." Margarita said. She did not fail to notice the hint of sadness, or maybe concern, beneath Keira's professional exterior.

"I confessed to Master Ubuyashiki what I'd done: naming him as a target for the Lodge." Margarita continued, eliciting a gasp from Keira. "My students might have been suspected had I not confessed, and I couldn't allow that."

"Not to worry." Keira interjected. "I've already secured a pardon for you from the king. They can't touch you now."

"Thank you for that, Keira. But as it turns out..." Margarita met Keira's gaze. "The Master never blamed me at all. He asked only for the information he needed to protect his children. Even his wife, Lady Kanroji, and the others present all insisted I was not to blame. They accepted me as an ally, in spite of everything."

There was a long pause between them.

"That easily?" Keira asked, her tone much softer than normal.

"That easily." Margarita echoed. "And that's when I realized. Utopia is everything the Lodge sought to build in our world, yet it defies every political norm the Lodge has ever known. This was the Lodge's chance to embrace the very future it claims to fight for, but Philippa threw it all away simply because the Lodge couldn't control it. I could not in good conscience follow her down that path."

Another long pause followed. Keira's eyes started to wander toward the exit, her expression becoming more thoughtful before she turned back to Margarita.

"You know..." Keira started to say. "Before we returned to Singapore, there was some talk among the king's staff about either reforming the Lodge... or creating a new Lodge."

 

[SirPrompto15]

DawnsEarlyLight
Underground maze
Corridor
The masked swordman removed his fox mask. He looked alot like Kyojuro,but his expresions were of sadness and fear. He frowned as he looked at Akaza.
"You're right. I'm not Kyojuro and I'm not pretending to be him. My name is Senjuro Rengoku. Kyojuro was my older brother. At first,I didn't want to become a demon slayer as I felt that I wasn't strong enough,but Tanjiro Kamado motivated me and started to train...until I joined the Corps and became the new flame hashira." He raised his sword.
"Akaza...you murdered my older brother. I cannot forgive you. I know why Kyojuro refused your offer to become a demon. He prefered to die as human then live longer and make anyone else suffer as a demon." He raised his sword.
"Like him, I refuse to become a demon! Accepting would tarnish his memory! As the new flame hashira it is my duty to stop you!" AU Senjuro shouts.

Meanwhile,Luna kept her barrier up as she watched what was going on.

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Outside Ubuyashiki mansion

AU Zenitsu and Tanjiro looked worried as they saw AU Tanjiro like this
"I don't regonise you my friend..." AU Zenitsu said in a sad tone. "The Tanjiro I know would never say such things. It's like you became Muzan Kibutsuji himself. What would Nezuko say?" He then turned to Prime Tanjiro.
"Come on,I need yo go back to my quarters and pack.
Tanjiro nods before looking at his older variant with a sad look. Both headed back to the HQ's quarters.
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Wisteria gardens
Magical tent
"You don't have to tell me twice." The impostor said.
Genya felt to his knees and he was stabbed.
He looked toward the fake Sanemi who kneed in front of him and looked at him with a twisted smile.
Black blood was coming from his woulds.
"You might found out that this was a trap..." the fake Sanemi said. His voice changed to an different accented voice. "Howrever,you still fell into our trap none the less."
"Who...who are you? Are you one of Muzan's demons?" Genya asked.
"Of course not!" The fake Sanemi said,laughing. He slowly changed back to his true form. Genya glared at the red haired man dressed in an odd outfit and fedora hat.
"We are allies though. What did you think of my little performence?"
"You jerk! How dare you passed yourself as Nemi to lure me in? What do you intent to do with me?!" Genya shouts.
"Oh,you will have a big role in this. You will serve as exchange for the Demon Slayer Corps."
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Kingsglaive HQ
Interogation room.
"Be careful with what you say..." Lightning said with a venomous tone. "As a former soldier,I've dealed with nutcase like you in the past. The Corps are not your proprety,you got that? If do not cooporate,a fellow Kingsglaive of mine will force you. He's got the power to do so."
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Demon Slayer Corps HQ
Quarters
Tanjiro led AU Zenitsu to his quarters.
"Will you be alright? I know it might be hard for your Tanjiro, but there might be a chsnce to save him." Tanjiro told him.
AU Zenitsu looked at him and smiled. "I'm sure there is..." There was a scent of secerity.."Wait for me here." He told Tanjiro before closing the door.
Tanjiro waited for him outside. Ten minutes later,Tanjiro decided to check on AU Zenitsu. Surpringly,the door wasn't locked. When he opened the door, Tanjiro noticed that AU Zenitsu was gone...though the window was opened.
What was he doing.
"Excuse me?" He heard a voice calling him. Tanjiro turned to come face to face with a young man brown hair wearing classes and a uniform belongning to the King's own Corps,the Kingsglaive. " I was looking for a way to the Ubuyashiki mansion.
"You're from the king's guards,right?" Tanjiro asked.
"Yes,the Kingsglaive. " the young man said. " My name is Marcus Blitson."
Tanjiro could still get a familiar scent coming from the man.
"Your scent...no,that can't be you."
Marcus smiled. "I guess your nose got through it,huh?" He said. He removed his glasses and pulled his face off. Tanjiro understood that it was a mask. The man,Marcus,revealed himself to be AU Zenitsu.
"Marcus Blitson is only a disguise,a alter ego the king created for me to join the Kingsglaive. When I arrived here,the kinglaive found me snd brought me to Noctis who wanted to talk with Ubuyashiki so I could join your version of the Demon Slayer Corps. I refused,fearing to be rejected because I'm a variant of your world's Zenitsu." AU Zenitsu explained. "So I join the Kingsglaive under a fake identity. "
"Who cares if you're a variant of Zenitsu. You are you. Master Ubuyashiki still acepted you,right?" Tanjiro said.
"He did. We still have to save your world's Zenitsu." AU Zenitsu said beforw putting his madk amd glasses back on. "But first,we need to save the Hashira." Tanjiro nodded to him. They both headed back to the mansion.
"Are you not worried the other me will smell through your disguise?" Tanjiro asked."I'm sure he will." Marcus said. "I just hope I csn trust him not to tell the sorcereses about it."
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Ubuyashiki mansion.
After a few minutes,Tanjiro and Marcus(AU Zenitsu arrived to the mansion."I came across this distressed young man who told me about this trial going in,so I escorted him here." Marcus lied. "Yeah,the other Zenitsu had left. He had other matters to attend to." Tanjiro added,playing along. Tengen who already knew about Marcus being AU Zenitsu kept hid mouth shut.
Marcus was looking around for AU Tanjiro. "If you're here,I hope you'll forgive me for what I said. It's the sorceresses who brainwashed you." he whispered.
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Underground maze
Lab
Shadow Monarch DawnsEarlyLight
"What makes you think that Sir Edgeworth wants to follow you?" Clive asked.glaring toward Solomon. " He is not your prisonner Taskforce scum."

Kingsglaive HQ
Private rooms
DawnsEarlyLight
"Pardon me,did you say,creating a new lodge?" A female voice asked. Yuna went to see Krira and Margarita. "Yuna,I see that General Leonis sended you here." Lulu replied as she joined the others.
"Yes,the king has enough guards for now." Yuna replied. "Sorry for asking this. If you are making a new versionof the Lodge,free of corruption,I would be honored to join. I'm a summoner but I also have experience
in magic."

"I might be joining as well. My talents in voodoo magic might prove useful." Lulu replied.

 

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Underground Maze

Sung was surprised that the man named Shadow was letting him go. He figured that he would have to reveal his true power in order to escape. However, that didn’t happen, and worst of all Tank returned with not only Zenitsu, but the young woman as well. Why would Tank go against his order? Unless something happened, or there was a strong foe that it couldn't defeat.

Now he was worried. He picked himself up and looked at the back of the cloaked man as he left. He needed to leave, but at the same time he wanted to know more about what was being protected by the person. However, Edgeworth was more important.

Sung was helped to the bear and once they were on the shadow back the bear began to step backwards. “What happened?” Sung asked as the Shadow walked backwards not turning his back to Shadow.
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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor

Sephiroth chuckled at the dragon as it asked what he was. A simple question with such a difficult answer. It would take way too long to try and tell this simple minded mortal what he was. So, he just smiled, his eyes showing a green glow in the light.

“I already told you I am a soldier, but I am so much more.” Sephiroth said as he raised his sword once more, using the sword to send another wave of energy at the dragon. “I am not someone that you can defeat. So, just surrender, and become a good little lab rat. Before I lose my interest.”
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Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab

Solomon forgot about the man that was housing the power of another. That man was becoming a slight annoyance, as he kept trying to stick his nose in others business. He gave a slight sigh at what the man said and then turned his attention to him. His tone was light, but he looked down on the Dominant.

“Such big words coming from a bug. Do you think that you have a means to back up your words? You are nothing to me, and that thing inside of you is no match as well. So, keep your opinions to yourself and stay out of this. That is unless you would like to see if you can beat me. In which case I think Edgeworth wouldn’t survive. He is just human after all.” Solomon said as he looked away from the warrior. He then looked to Edgeworth, as his demeanor changed back to normal.

“You can think of them as prisoners. I prefer to call them a part of my collection.” Solomon said as he just smiled slightly. “I already told you I am a collector of sorts; you are the one that didn’t ask what my collection contained. So, you really shouldn’t be surprised.” Solomon said as he waved his hand. “I will ask once more. Are you going to come of your own free will, or are you going to need some persuasion?”

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Royal airplane

Nothing to reply to.
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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion

Pyo looked at Wright as the man spoke of being something called an attorney. He didn’t know what that was but if it could help in this situation then he was more than willing to accept his help.

“If you think that you can help, I would gladly appreciate the help.” Pyo said as he nodded his head. “My justice is quite a bit different than this. So, this is all new to me.”

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

"I had my suspicions." Edgeworth said to Solomon, pointedly avoiding looking at Clive. He had hoped to divert Solomon's attention away from Clive, but Clive had spoken up before that idea could come to fruition. But even if he couldn't distract Solomon, perhaps he could at least stall for time.

"Then am I to understand that you mean to add me to your collection?" Edgeworth asked. He and Solomon both knew the answer to that, but every second counted in situations like these. "Though I must ask, what exactly makes me such a special prize to you? Or Wright, for that matter? Surely two ordinary humans would be of no interest to a collector like yourself."

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

"Weren't you listening, Senjuro?" Akaza growled, not quite managing to smile. "Only Lord Muzan gets to make that choice now! Not you, and definitely not your brother! If Lord Muzan approves, I'll have you turned by force if I have to!"

He once again assumed his Technique Development stance, analyzing Senjuro's every move. After a moment, an almost psychotic smile crept onto his face.

"I'm going to do to you what I should have done to your brother. You and I both know you can't stop me. If you try to run, I'm more than fast enough to catch you. If you try to kill yourself, I'll still catch up to you in time. And even if you do mortally wound yourself, I'll just force my blood down your throat: just enough to keep you alive. So do us both a favor and just give up."

Just then, however, one of the Dimitrescu daughters spoke up from the side.

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"Senji?"

Daniela stared wide-eyed at Senjuro, but then a wide smile nearly split her face in two. But her sisters were not quite so pleased to see him.

"What's HE doing here?!" Cassandra shrieked.

"Lord Akaza! He's one of ours!" Bela cut in. "Daniela probably-."

"How much for him?" Akaza interrupted. He was no longer in his Technique Development stance, but he still did not let Senjuro out of his sight.

"What?" Bela asked, caught completely off-guard.

"I'd like to ask Lord Muzan's permission to add him to our ranks." Akaza insisted. "Tell your mother to name her price. I'll even capture another Hashira to take his place, if that's what it takes. And if Lord Muzan refuses him, we can always just give him back to you."

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Side Room
Shadow Monarch ​

"Well a lot of it will depend on the people and places involved in the case. But in my personal experience, the general format of a trial depends on whether it's a civil case or a criminal case." Wright started to explain. He didn't know enough about this case to know if he was 100% right about this, but he couldn't in good conscience do nothing while the Corps was caught up in some kind of legal matter.

"In a civil case, two parties have a dispute over something, but there's no crime involved on either side. In that case, both parties go to trial, where the judge - that's you - would listen to both sides and resolve the dispute in accordance with the law. Both parties also have the right to an attorney to represent them in the dispute." Wright said.

"Criminal cases are where someone is being accused of a crime. In that case, the government - or whoever has authority - brings the accused to trial and appoints a prosecutor to present the case against the accused. On the other hand, the accused has the right to a defense attorney - like me - to defend them at the trial. The judge still listens to both sides and delivers a verdict in the end, but this time the judge finds the accused either Guilty or Not Guilty, depending on whether or not there is any reasonable doubt that the accused is guilty of the crime. A Not Guilty verdict for any charge means the accused is officially cleared of that charge, while a Guilty verdict means the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt and must be punished in accordance with the law. If the accused is found Not Guilty of every single charge against them, the accused is free to go."

Wright paused for a moment to let Pyo absorb all of that.

"Does that help?" Wright asked. "And actually, if it's alright with you, I'd like to take this case on behalf of the Corps. I would just need some time to talk to the specific parties involved and learn more about the case before the trial starts."

Wisteria Gardens
Outside Ubuyashiki Mansion
SirPrompto15 ​

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Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
SirPrompto15 ​

"That was a bit premature, but I suppose it couldn't be helped." The king said to the false Sanemi. "Bind him and leave the rest to me."

While the false Sanemi was doing so, the king spoke to Genya next.

"There was some truth in that letter you received." The king started to explain. "Your 'Nemi' has indeed soiled the honor of your Corps, and especially that of his Master and his fellow Hashira. And his crime does indeed warrant no less than a final atonement from all of them. But he has no intention of atoning for anything at all. And sadly the rest of it was completely made up... but was it really a lie? You're going to help us find out."

The king took out a handkerchief and cleaned the dagger, then placed the handkerchief in a vial.

"Will you be staying for dinner?" The king casually asked the fake Sanemi. "We've a feast planned for precisely this occasion."

Kingsglaive HQ
Holding Cells
SirPrompto15 ​

"I never said they were. Only that kings don't like what they can't control. Especially people. Such is the nature of politics." Sabrina said. "But clearly you know that all too well already. So, what else would you ask of me? Though I doubt I know anything you don't already know of."

Kingsglaive HQ
Private Rooms
SirPrompto15 ​

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[SirPrompto15]

Shadow Monarch
Underground maze
"Edgeworth-sama and Rosfield sama sent the both of us to get you so the three of us can get out of here." Zenitsu replied. "They're facing a dangerous man. I could hear many powerful sounds coming from him."
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DawnsEarlyLight Shadow Monarch
Clive glared toward Solomon. "I will not let you take him. I don't care about that "collection" of yours."
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DawnsEarlyLight Shadow Monarch
Taskforce prison facility coridor
"I refuse to become a lab rat to this psychopath!" Bahamut/Dion cried mentally He flapped his wings in order to blow Sephiroth away.

Meanwhile,Senjuro looked paralysed. He tried to be brave but he was scared. Now only he was facing Upper Moon 3,who killed his brother and threatened him to turn him into a demon but the sisters were here too.

Luna watched this. "I have to do something." she said.
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Wisteria gardens
Ubuyashiki mansion
DawnsEarlyLight

Marcus went to see AU Tanjiro. Tanjiro only watched what was going on. "Excuse me. I suppose this is your trial,right?" Marcus asked AU Tanjiro.

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DawnsEarlyLight
Wisteria gardens
Magical tent.
"I suppose I can join." Ardyn replied,while still under the form of Sanemi."Though this form might not be sutable IF we going to contact the hashira,I might need to take another form...one that will affect young Tanjiro."
Genya glares toward the king and the imposter.
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DawnsEarlyLight
Kingsglaive HQ
Holding cells
"You're right. I know too much about rules and politics."Lightning replied."Though I will ask you this. Your superiors. The Lodge. Where are they hiding?" she asked. " If you don't answer,well,a fellow Kingsglsive should be here shortly. He will make you answer."

 

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Underground Maze

Listening to what was being told to him Sung didn’t know who that man was, but he could tell he was strong enough that his shadow at the door was too afraid to attack him. He knew the man was strong, but he had made a promise to Wright to get his friend out of this place safely. He knew what he needed to do.

“Tank, take these children to a safe place. Keep them safe no matter what. I have to go and get Edgeworth.” Sung said as the bear kept walking it nodded its head, and didn’t stop making its way through the labyrinth.

“You two stay with Tank. He will keep you safe.” Sung said as he was about to use his ability to switch places with his shadow.
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Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab

A small chuckle left Solomon’s lips as Edgeworth was asking some interesting questions. Though it was easy to tell that the man was ot only curious but was possibly stalling for time for Sung and the others to return. Not caring if more people join them. He could crush them like the ants they were. So, he didn’t mind answering the questions, but he better not think that stalling for time would make him change his mind.

“I am interested in adding someone like you to my collection. You may be nothing more than a powerless human that has little use, but that doesn't mean that you have no value. Your value lies in your unique ability to discern the truth. You and Wright have a knack for that. That is why I want to add you to my collection. Though, Wright is a little too noisy. I would have to sow his mouth shut.” Solmon said as he just smiled.

He then clicked his tongue as he then looked to Clive as he spoke once more. This man was starting to get on his nerves. He had no say in the matter, but he seemed to think that he had the power to actually stop him from his goal. “You should learn to mind your own business. You are not able to stop me. If you want to try…” Solomon said as he waved his hand aa another portal appeared on the wall next to him. Two figures came out of the portal.

The first was a man with wild black hair, bright red eyes, and in a servant's outfit. The second was a man with long blond hair, golden eyes that looked glassed over, and wearing old Victorian clothing. A sword floating by his side. Each of the men stopped next to Solomon.

“It is not often you call on me. What is it that you want?” the man with black hair said as he turned his red eyes to the other two in the room. He shook his head as he turned his attention back to Solomon. The other man didn’t move or speak. It was like his mind was in a daze, and he only waited for Solomon to speak.

“Alucard, go and play with that man in the armor. As for you Sabastian. I want you to make sure that the human in front of you is not allowed to come to harm. "Solomon said as Sebastian looked to Edgeworth. A blank expression on his face. “Such a bothersome task.” He said as he walked over to Edgeworth grabbing his arm and pulling him closer to the portal. “Keep on your best behavior.” He said as he stopped next to Solomon turning Edgeworth to see the fight.

Alucard on the other hand turned to face Clive, his sword flying into his hand as he slowly walked to the man. His face was a blank canvas with no emotions. Then suddenly he disappeared and reappeared behind Clive bringing down his sword on the man.


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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor

The dragon tried to use his wings to create a gale strong enough to blow Sephiroth away from him, but the attempt was for nought. It didn’t affect the soldier whatsoever. Looking at the desperation of the dragon he could only smirk. It reminded him of how Cloud was so desperate to try and kill him all those years ago. Chuckling slightly as a smirk formed on his lips. He raised his hand and energy crackled around it. Bringing down his hand a bolt of lightning descended upon Bahamut.
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Royal airplane

Nothing to reply to.
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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion

Pyo didn’t understand most of what Weight was talking about since in his world people usually took care of their grudges on their own. They were either strong enough to win, or they suffered defeat and with that their lives. However, he understood enough to get the jest of the situation. Nodding his head at Wright he sighed. He was yet again dragged into another's mess. Yet like always it was his decision.

“That should be plenty. I would appreciate the help in this matter. As for understanding what was going on. I doubt the young man who is looking for justice will give you time to prepare. He wants his revenge. Though, to tell the truth, me and some of the others believe he has been brainwashed, or maybe under some kind of spell.”

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Wisteria gardens
Magical tent

“Are you sure that their premonition was right?” a young man with black hair and a mask said as he looked at the trees that surrounded them. “There is nothing here.”

“Have faith. They have never been wrong.” a blonde man said as he held his staff in his hand. He could feel the magical energies in the area and knew what they had said to be right. Though, if they were right about the situation, that was a completely different story.

“He should arrive soon.” The blond said as a man walked into view. “See, there is the man. Now let's go.” He said as he walked down to the man. “Hello, are you Geralt of Rivia?”

 

[SirPrompto15]

Shadow Monarch
Taskforce prison facility
Underground maze
Zenitsu watched helplessly as Nezuko and him were taken to safety by the shadow bear while Sung wentto save Edgeworth. 'Sun-sama!!!!" Zenitsu cried. There was nothing he could do at the moment
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Research lab
Clive eyed the blond man who pointed his sword at him. "You might be under this man's control but you are makinga big mistake." Clive was surounded by a red aura once again.
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Corridor.
Bahamut wasn't surprised about the spell this strange man cast upon him. He tried to dodge every bolt was failed the last two ones. He underestimated Sephiroth.

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Edgeworth backed away and put up as much of a fight as he could, but realistically that didn't amount to much. Before long, Sebastian had a secure hold on him and was dragging him to Solomon's side, all while Alucard prepared to fight Clive.

Not knowing how much time he had left, Edgeworth started muttering in German, speaking as calmly and clearly as he could manage. This was their last possible hope, and all Edgeworth could do was hope that it would pay off.

After a moment, an unseen force disrupted the portal Solomon had opened, attempting to seal it shut. Meanwhile,the clouds of black mist appeared again, passing in and out of the room as bolts of fire, lightning, and water struck at Solomon, Alucard, and Sebastian with each pass, pointedly avoiding Clive and Edgeworth where possible.

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Bela pondered Akaza’s offer, while Cassandra and Daniela moved to corner Senjuro from behind, such that either Akaza or one of the Dimitrescu sisters was standing in any given direction from Senjuro’s position. Cassandra brandished her sickle menacingly at the young Flame Hashira, ready to pounce at the slightest movement on his part. Daniela, on the other hand, sighed dreamily at Senjuro and gave him a flirtatious smile.

“We’ll inform Mother of your offer. And we’ll hold onto him for now until Lord Muzan gives his final decision.” Bela told Akaza. “If he approves your request, I’m sure Mother will be more than happy to work out a deal with you. If not, at least Mother will have her property back.”

“Agreed.” Akaza nodded. With that settled, he turned back to Senjuro.

“You heard the lady, Senjuro. You have no hope of escaping this. Just make this easier on yourself and surrender. Don’t waste your life like your brother wasted his.”

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Side Room
Shadow Monarch ​

"Brainwashed?" Wright's brow furrowed. He reached for his phone and started to dial a number.

"In that case, slight change of plans. Luckily one of my protégés specializes in psychology. And one of her patients has a special power that just might be able to help this kid. Think you can stall for just a little bit of time until they get here?"

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Courtyard
SirPrompto15 ​

AU Tanjiro sat right where he had thrown the dagger earlier, his eyes closed as if meditating. The missing Hashira had finally shown up, but now the judge had to step aside for something important, leaving AU Tanjiro alone with his sister's tormentors. Anger, pain, and despair radiated from his very being, manifesting in his sound and scent, but he did not let it show in his expression.

Pyo had freely volunteered for such a difficult but crucial task, even though he had no obligation whatsoever to help either side. That alone was worthy of the utmost respect. And so if Pyo needed some time first to settle some affairs of his own, AU Tanjiro was all too happy to oblige. The only downside was that now he had to be alone with these people and not lose control of himself, but he had trained to keep his cool in such a scenario, so he could manage until the judge returned.

Suddenly AU Tanjiro caught AU Zenitsu's scent, but his eyes opened to see an unfamiliar face standing in front of him. It was a well-crafted disguise; if not for the scent, AU Tanjiro might have been completely fooled. Being asked if this was his trial caused him to bristle a bit, but it quickly passed.

"No... but these two-faced backstabbers probably wish it was." AU Tanjiro replied quietly, staring coolly at his disguised friend.

Then after a moment, his expression changed, his sound/scent replaced with surprise for a split-second as he rose to his feet. And then, as he turned to face Kagaya and the Hashira, his scents were all instantly extinguished, and his internal sound went completely silent.

"Lady Sheala's superior has a message for the ten of you. But only for you." AU Tanjiro said in a tense, emotionless tone. "I've just been told to leave and take everyone else with me, until the judge gets back."

With that, AU Tanjiro firmly gripped the wrist of 'Marcus' with one hand and that of Tanjiro with the other, leading them both toward the side room where Pyo and Wright had just gone.

Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
SirPrompto15 ​

"Much as I admire your enthusiasm," The king said, "there's no more need for such provocation. Not on our part, at any rate."

Once Genya was securely bound, the king started to approach the young demon slayer.

"Listen carefully, Genya Shinazugawa. As of this moment, you hold your brother's life in your hands."

The king opened a long, thin wooden box, taking out a two-handed medieval longsword.

"I assume you know the story already. But for you to understand your situation, I must emphasize the full gravity of your brother's crimes." The king continued, starting to pace in front of Genya.

"Your 'Nemi' publicly tormented and humiliated two innocent children, fully intending to have them both murdered in cold blood, even though by all accounts neither of them posed any threat to anyone. His fellow Hashira and that princeling they call Master all witnessed the crime, but not one of them made any attempt to stop it. They too must be punished, for they supported your brother's crime wholeheartedly. One Hashira even actively helped him commit the foul deed. Worst of all, those poor children received no semblance of justice after the fact. Not only have their tormentors received no punishment whatsoever, but those same tormentors have been keeping them in a viper's nest disguised as a loving home. Lying in wait for the one fatal misstep that would see the Kamado siblings slaughtered."

The king stopped, turning to face Genya again.

"The Kamado siblings survived their ordeal ONLY because Nezuko passed your brother's despicable test. Now YOU must pass that same test to save both your Nemi and yourself." The king set the sword aside, kneeling to Genya's level.

"Just as Tanjiro was forced to watch his sister being run through, so shall your Nemi watch as we do the same to you. Just as Nezuko was cruelly baited after being tortured, so shall you endure equally cruel temptations as you slowly bleed out. And just as consuming even a drop of blood would condemn both Nezuko and her brother, so shall you condemn both your Nemi and yourself if you eat anything at all, drink anything at all, or receive any sort of medical treatment before the current trials are concluded. Do you understand?"

Kingsglaive HQ
Holding Cells
SirPrompto15 ​

"Rita told you of the Lodge, did she? That backstabbing bitch..." Sabrina snarled under her breath, but then sighed with a shrug.

"It makes no difference anyway. The Lodge of Sorceresses disintegrated long ago. As for what's left of it... The best I could offer you is the ruins of a small hideout on Lazarus Island."

She sat up straight, showing no signs of deception, but still remaining as confident as ever.

"Master Ubuyashiki was to be kept there as a political hostage; his unruly children would never behave otherwise. When that plan failed, the hideout was of no more use to us, so we salvaged whatever we could and destroyed the rest. By the time I returned to keep my promise to the Master, that hideout was little more than a charred pile of rubble. We each were to go our separate ways after that, so I've honestly no idea where they chose to go."

Spoiler: OOC - Info on Lazarus Island

Lazarus Island - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Kingsglaive HQ
Private Rooms
SirPrompto15 ​

Margarita stayed quiet for a moment, thinking carefully through all that had been said. Keira’s proposal was met with two prospective candidates already, and Rinoa would make three. Adding in both Keira and Margarita herself would make five. The Lodge of Sorceresses had ten firmly established members at the height of its power, and was intended to have a grand total of twelve members. Fortunately there was no shortage of potential recruits to recruit, even in Utopia alone.

“I’m all for starting this new organization, especially after all that’s happened.” Margarita said, turning to face both Lulu and Yuna. “But before it can necessarily be called a ‘new Lodge’, I would need to explain the origins and purpose of the old Lodge.”

Keira offered Margarita a towel to dry off and cover up with. Margarita promptly got out of the pool and proceeded to do so.

Spoiler: Brief History of the Lodge

“The Lodge of Sorceresses was born from the ashes of a brutal massacre in our world, on an island called Thanedd.” Margarita began. “I don’t have nearly enough time to explain all the details, but after the disastrous events on Thanedd Island, the state of magical society in our world was at an all-time low. The two governing bodies of magic at the time both crumbled into dust. Kings who once sought the counsel of mage-advisors lost all trust in mages and expelled their advisors from their courts. Tissaia de Vries, mentor and mother to nearly every member of the Lodge, was driven to suicide.”

Keira and Margarita both dropped their gazes solemnly for a moment, but quickly collected themselves.

“A few weeks later, Philippa invited me, Keira, Sabrina, and four other sorceresses to a gathering, where we discussed the first plans for the Lodge’s formation. Unlike the governing bodies that came before, the Lodge would be an entirely secretive organization, dedicated solely to serving the interests of magic and shaping the world around us to that ultimate end. We believed that if magic perished, our entire world would perish with it, and so we would do everything in our power to prevent that. But although the Lodge itself was to be politically neutral, each member was free to choose her own allegiances and grow her own power outside of the Lodge.”

Sensing that Margarita was still exhausted, Keira led her to a stretcher and adjusted it to let her sit up.

“There was a second meeting not long after. Three more members were invited, bringing our number to eleven, but Philippa already had a twelfth member in mind: a young girl of a uniquely powerful bloodline that could either save or condemn our world. Philippa’s grand plan was not only to recruit the girl, but also to marry her off to a certain young prince, or at the very least make her his mistress. That way, the girl’s powerful bloodline would carry on under the Lodge’s guidance, and a mage - a member of the Lodge, no less - would sit on a royal throne to directly influence our world.”

With that said, Margarita alternated glances to each of the two prospective candidates so far.

“I tell you all this so that you can understand the fundamental character of the old Lodge, and what it was intended to be. So that this ‘new Lodge’ can decide for itself whether to work toward those same goals or pursue another path entirely.”

 

[SirPrompto15]

DawnsEarlyLight Shadow Monarch
Research lab
Clive faced Alucard and brought out his own sword.
"By facing me...ypu're making a great mistake." He warned Alucard.
The red fiery aura surounded him once again. He hoped not to bring Ifrit out again,but this new enemy might leave him no choice.
DawnsEarlyLight
Underground maze
Corridor
Senjuro looked around. He waa cornered by the enemy.
The shealthed his Nichirin katana in response.

Luna saw this from the weakened barrier. She needed to do something. She still has the strength to use spells...to save her allies.
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Kingsglaive HQ
Private rooms
Lulu and Yuna listened to the history of the Lodge. " I suppose that there is some sort of...trial to be passed to become a member of the Lodge?" Yuna asked. "I pasted such trial to become a summoner."
She added. "Though...you said that the Lodge was created to protect magic users. Though...if we were to reform it...would it be better to...use our magic to help those in need. It will a positive image to those who don't have sny magical powers. " She suggested,

Wisteria gardens
Ubuyashiki mansion,courtyard.
Marcus( AU Zenitsu) could tell by AU Tanjiro 's sounds that his friend could smell through his disguise much like Prime Tanjiro did earlier.
Despite that he still kept the act. " I fail to understand,I thought this young man over here is the prime Tanjiro Kamado. So this hashira are the ones ftom his world do it should concern..."
Then AU Tanjiro 's sounds showed surprisedmthe nothing,as if soneone took control of him. The superior of this "Lady Sheala" told him to take everyone else with him.
He thrn felt AU Tanjiro grabbing his hand,before grabbing Prime Tanjiro.
"I answer to the Kingsglaive and King Noctis Lucis Caelum!" Marcus cried,kerping the act up once again.
" The Hashira here are not ftom your world! They have nothing to do with this! " Prime Tanjiro cried. "Nezuko and I made our peace with this!"
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Magical tent.
Genya looked. "I didn't know Nemi did this..." he said sadly. "Nezuko and Tsnjiro didn't deserve it! Nemi's bern like this ever dince our mother was turned into a demon and our siblings died by her hand."

He then listened to what the king had planned for him. " You have no right to do this!"

"Oh yes we do." The Sanemi imposter ( Ardyn)replied. "If you do indend to show the trials,it will not work. The real Nemi will be there."

"I know that." the impostor replied. He changed form and took Zenitsu's appearence.
"A missing comrades of theirs will do the honors then." He said,with Zenitsu's voice.

"Now you're posing as Agatsuma?" Genya shouts.

"Your friend Tanjiro misses him along with his dear sister, He will be in so much pain once he sees his dear friend sharing the same fate as his older variant. Brainwashed into obedience " the Zenitsu imposter replied.
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Kingsglaive's HQ
Interogation room.
"We'll send a team to investigate the island." Lightning replied. "However..."
"That's enough Fairon. I'll take it from here." A male voice replied. Lightning faced a figure in the shadow.
"Fine,use your...technique on her to make her talk."She said. "Don't over do it though. You might lose your eyesight again."
The figure stepped out of the shadows. A 21 year old male with long black hair tied in a ponytail,wearing the Kingsglaive uniform and a heabsnd with a leaf symbol on it. His eyes were black,but when he started toward Sabrina,his eyes turned red with three strange black slash symbols around each irises.

OOC: The technique Itachi just used on Sabrina:

Tsukuyomi

If the contact succeds,Itachi could have Sabrina relive an alternate version of the meteor fall for 72 hours( a few seconds in the real world) with an illusionary version of the king ( Itachi taking his form) explaining what Sabrina will suffer if she dosen't talk more)

 

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab

Solomon was trying to enjoy the fight between Alucard, and Clive. However, it seemed that Edgeworth had something else in mind. He spoke a language that he didn’t find annoying. However, it must have been some kind of spell. Because suddenly black smoke appeared, and not only tried to attack him, and to forcefully close his portal. Lucky for him the power of these spirits was not strong enough to overcome his magic.

The energy was not able to penetrate the magic that was surrounding Solomon. He then looked over to Edgeworth with a slight smile. As each attack hit its mark, he didn't even flinch. The attacks were absorbed by some unseen force. “Did you really think these things would be able to stop me? You are such a fool.” Solomon said as he was about to tell his servant to take Edgeworth through the portal.

“They might not be able to stop you, but I think I can give it a good college try.” Sung’s voice came from the shadows as a dagger penetrated Solomon’s chest. Sung appeared out of the shadows, his eyes glowing a light purple. “Leave now, and I might just let you live,” he said in a threatening tone.

Not a word came out of Alucard's mouth as he charged at Clive. He was determined to kill the man in front of him. He had no fear, no emotions at all. All he knew was that Solomon wanted this man out of commission, and he would see it done. However, when the spirits arrived, he had to jump back and dodge all of their attacks. This was done effortlessly, but it was still keeping him from his target.

Sabastian held Edgeworth tight as everything happened. The appearance of the mist didn't bother him since he was a demon it didn’t matter if they attacked him. However the voice that came from behind them caught him off guard, and the dagger sticking out of Solomon's chest almost put a grin on his face. Though he knew the dagger would have done little to the man. If it was that easy to kill him, any number of the people that he has collected would have done it a long time ago.


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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor

When the lightning found it mark Sephiroth was not amused nor was he smiling. He had hoped this creature would have given him more of a challenge, but that was a farfetched hope. It had been a while since he had found his equal, or better. Solomon subdued him so quickly, and that was the only reason that he followed the man. He had a respect for the man that was not something that he really gave. But that was enough of his past.

“Are you going to take this seriously? If not, we might as well end this now.” Sephiroth said as he held his sword out pointing it at the dragon.
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Royal airplane

Nothing to reply to.
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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion

“I would appreciate any help that we can get.” Pyo said as he didn’t know how much time he would be able to provide Wright. At the moment the child was wanting justice, and he wanted it as soon as possible. “I will try my best to buy you as much time as possible. Though I don’t know how well it will work.”

 

[SirPrompto15]

Shadow Monarch

Taskforce prison facility
Research lab

Clive could see it. His new enemy had no fear... There was something not human about him. The enemy charged. " Fine then...your funeral." He said. It was too early to bring out Ifrit. He had to rely on close combat for now. He brought out his sword,which was now surounded by flames.
He charged toward Alucard raising his flaming sword.

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Corridor.
Bahamut faced Sephiroth. Dion could barely focus. What was wrong with him? Was he getting weaker? Maybe those experiments that were done on him by that madman...Hojo,took a told on his body. He felt drained. Sephiroth pointed his sword toward him. He was a conered rat.
In desperation,he attempted one ladt energy blast toward Sephiroth.
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DawnsEarlyLight Shadow Monarch
Taskforce prison facility
Labyrinth unknown area.

A small figure was racing through the corridors. This figure looked like a black and red anthropomorphic hedgehog. The creature didn't seem scared or didn't he show it. He was looking for a way out. Robotnik might have convinced that witch who called the shots to mercy ban him to this labyrinth so he woudn't end up as a guimea pig for Hojo.
"You'll still pay for that Robotnik..." he muttered.
Before to be banished,he did receive a gift from Rouge the bat,his old "friend" who worked as an agent for the Taskforce...thought fouble agent as she mostly delivers intel to Utopia. That gift was a com link.
"What are you up to." Shadow the hedgehog muttered again. He did remember Rouge warning him about a man named Solomon,who collected powerful beings to use as his pawns.

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

“Sung!” Edgeworth stared in shock at Sung as the latter managed to get a blow in on Solomon. Edgeworth couldn't be sure how effective it would really be, and the fact that neither Nezuko nor Zenitsu were with him raised very real concerns as well. But perhaps this could be the opening they needed.

Edgeworth started to struggle a bit, more to keep Sebastian's hands occupied than anything else, and quickly shouted something else in German. This prompted the Mejai haunting the room to change their attacks, instead converging around Sung and letting their raw spiritual and magical powers flow into him. As they did so, some of the power radiating throughout the labyrinth transferred into Sung as well, strengthening him further.

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

Nezuko grunted in protest as she and Zenitsu were whisked away, but had little choice but to comply. But then as they passed through the corridors, Nezuko caught sight of something she couldn’t just ignore, no matter what this shadowy bear had in mind.

In what little time she had to react, she quickly slashed open her wrists with her clawed hands, then threw the blood at a certain demon that the bear was passing by.

———

Akaza exhaled slowly, wasting no time moving to seize Senjuro.

”I’ve done all I can to keep my vow.” Akaza said softly to himself. “Rest in peace, Kyojuro.”

But before they could start taking Senjuro away, something warm and wet splashed onto the side of Akaza’s face. Less than a second later, the wet substance spontaneously ignited, creating bright pink flames that burned Akaza, but would not harm Senjuro in the slightest. Akaza shrieked and furiously slapped at his own face to try to extinguish the flames, letting go of Senjuro in the process.

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Side Room
Shadow Monarch ​

"Sounds like a plan." Wright nodded. "In the meantime, what do you know about this incident so far? If I have more info, I could try to get him talking and keep him calm in the meantime."

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Courtyard
SirPrompto15 ​

AU Tanjiro stopped in his tracks. AU Zenitsu and Prime Tanjiro would soon pick up sounds/scents of horror and even pity. AU Tanjiro stared at his prime counterpart, then huffed and shook his head.

"You two have been calling me brainwashed all night, but YOU’RE the ones who are brainwashed." AU Tanjiro said in a low, soft voice. "Just listen to yourself, Tanjiro. You and Nezuko put your hearts and souls into the Corps' cause ever since Muzan Kibutsuji killed your family…”

He glanced toward the Hashira, but only for a moment before he averted his gaze in disgust.

“Just to have a bunch of self-righteous sadists throw it all away and try to finish what Kibutsuji started. Even the ones you trusted the most... the ones who promised to protect you and Nezuko... they broke those promises that day, and continue to break them even now, all while still pretending to be your friends. Now you're saying you’re okay with living in a viper's nest, and I’M the brainwashed one?"

He shook his head again. His sounds of pain and sadness grew louder still, and the corresponding scents all the more potent.

"I WAS brainwashed, just like you are now. In fact, you and I aren't the only victims. Just ask Lady Tamayo. Ask her what the Corps did to their best swordsman for daring to have a heart."

Just then, there was a tinge of hope in his sound/scent.

"Lady Sheala saved me from all that. She opened my eyes to the truth, and treated me and Nezuko with the respect the Corps only pretended to show." AU Tanjiro continued softly. "And she can save you too, Tanjiro. But her superiors aren’t as kind as she is, and right now they want the three of us out."

Wisteria Gardens
Lake North of the Ubuyashiki Mansion
Shadow Monarch ​

No sign of the kid: Shinazugawa, as the kakushi had called him. Fortunately he left a clear trail for Geralt to follow...

...only for the trail to hit an invisible roadblock. The vibrating of his medallion confirmed the presence of a magical barrier, but how to break it open was another story.

Then two complete strangers who apparently knew his name showed up, instantly putting Geralt on high alert. If this were his own world, he wouldn't be entirely surprised that these people knew of him to some degree. But in this particular world he was just another foreigner, so then how did they know his name?

"Yes." Geralt said, but then quickly returned his focus to why he was here.

"Have either of you seen a young man with a scar across his face and black hair down the center of his head?"

Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
SirPrompto15 ​

The king looked genuinely surprised at Genya’s initial reaction.

”You truly didn’t know? Your brother, your mentor, and your beloved Master were all there, and not one of them could be bothered to tell you?"

The king silently shook his head.

“Unbelievable... Well for what it's worth, you're right. Your brother was jealous that Nezuko succeeded where his mother failed. And now the entire ruling class of the Demon Slayer Corps must suffer for it, having all had a hand in Nezuko's unjust persecution from the start."

Staring at Genya for a long moment, the king sighed heavily and stabbed the sword into the ground.

"You, however, had no part in any of it. And as Lord Kamado abhors innocent bloodshed, I've decided to offer you a way out." The king said. "As I mentioned before, your brother and the others have so thoroughly tainted the Corps’ honor that only death by seppuku - for all nine Hashira and for the Master himself - can cleanse the shame of it all. All you have to do is denounce them as such at their trial... if one can even still call it a trial at this rate.”

The king rested his hand on the sword’s hilt, but did not pull it out yet.

“If you do that, your brother and superiors will almost certainly be sentenced to death for their crimes, but you will walk away unscathed. If you don’t, you will have to be put to the test, and all of them will most likely be condemned regardless. The latter hardly seems fair to me, but what say you? Is the monster you call Nemi really worth suffering for?”

Then the king’s little assistant assumed Zenitsu’s form, apparently looking forward to tormenting Tanjiro. But the king merely shook his head.

“You needn’t bother. I’ve instructed the elder variant to clear the room save for Ubuyashiki and the Hashira. He must not know of this under any circumstances.” The king said. “The elder variant is surprisingly strong-willed. Sheala's spell hangs onto him by a thread. He doesn't resist only because Sheala was prudent enough to use the Corps' own misdeeds against them. But even the slightest provocation on our part could drive him to resist and break Sheala's control."

Kingsglaive HQ
Holding Cells
SirPrompto15 ​

Sabrina perked up as a new figure arrived on the scene. Lightning exchanged a few words with the man, mentioning a new interrogation technique that could leave him blind if he wasn't careful. The sorceress showed no signs of distress, but her flippant façade swiftly dropped as she became more serious, bracing herself for whatever was to happen next.

Itachi made eye contact, and his dark eyes turned red with black flecks. In that instant, the entire scene around Sabrina changed.

Itachi's Tsukuyomi
Battle of Upper Aedirn
SirPrompto15 ​

By the time Sabrina's senses cleared up again, she found herself back in her own world.

No, wait. That couldn't be right. This must be just an illusion. Apparently her new interrogator was a mage, or something just as good at mind magic.

Whatever the case, she was once again in the midst of King Henselt's first attempt to conquer Upper Aedirn, just as the meteors were starting to fall. The man must've read her mind somehow to create this illusion, so Sabrina decided to test the extent of the illusion by attempting to teleport herself to safety.

Regardless of whether this worked or not, Sabrina soon found herself face to face with a man she'd never expected to see again:

His Majesty Henselt, King of Kaedwen.
Heir to the Dynasty of the Unicorn.
Lord of Ard Carraigh.
Archduke of Ban Ard.
Vanquisher of Nilfgaard.

That damned mage must have dredged up Henselt from her memories, but his presence didn't intimidate Sabrina in the slightest. She'd dealt with that wild boar before, and she could readily do so again.

Kingsglaive HQ
Private Rooms
SirPrompto15 ​

Keira and Margarita both listened attentively to Yuna's proposals.

"Your intent is not to have magic rule the world, but to serve its needs. Is that correct?" Margarita asked.

"One need not exclude the other, but I'll admit this new direction sounds rather quaint." Keira commented. "No grandiose ambitions, no political designs... just a simple willingness to serve. Almost like the Sisters of Melitele."

"It's still too early to say." Margarita said. "But now that this group has a clear vision, the next step is to start growing its numbers. I know some professors at the Academy of Magic who may take a keen interest in this new Lodge; I'll contact them straight away. Each of you feel free to invite any other prospective members you may have in mind. We'll see to all the remaining details at our first meeting."

New Kurain Village
Fey Manor
SirPrompto15 ​

Maya Fey walked idly along the winding pathways connecting the different areas of Fey Manor, from the icy waterfall reserved for spirit medium training, to the Meditation Room and Channeling Chamber reserved for training and spirit channeling sessions respectively…

…to the bedrooms where everyone else in the manor was peacefully sleeping.

All except for one.

“Mystic Maya?”

Maya froze for a split-second, but then quickly collected herself and turned toward the source of the meek female voice. Pearl Fey, Maya’s younger cousin, looked back at her with clear worry in her grey eyes.

”Pearly!” Maya gasped in surprise, keeping her voice down to avoid waking anyone else. “I’m sorry; did I wake you?”

”I couldn’t sleep.” Pearl replied timidly. ”Is Mr. Nick not back yet?”

Maya rested a hand on Pearl’s shoulder to reassure her. Pearl was almost an adult now, but she was still no less attached to both Maya and Nick than when she was eight years old. The only major difference was that she had more or less outgrown her childhood fixation on bringing the pair together romantically.

”Not yet, but I’m sure he’ll let us know as soon as he gets back.” Maya said with a soft smile. She was just about to send Pearl back to bed, but then Pearl spoke up again.

”You couldn’t sleep either, could you?”

Maya winced a bit, but sighed. She’d managed to hide her struggles from Pearl easily enough in the past, but Pearl had grown much more perceptive than before, and easily saw right through her.

”Not really.” Maya admitted. “I just… had a feeling. I don’t really know what it is. I’ve been checking the grounds, and nothing seems to be out of place. Even the wisteria incense Mr. Himejima gave us is still burning just fine.”

After a moment, Maya shook her head.

”It’s probably nothing. Let’s just go back to sleep. Good thing tomorrow’s a day off.”

 

[SirPrompto15]

DawnsEarlyLight

Taskforce labyrinth
Corridor

"Sung-Sama! Edgeworth-Sama!" Zenitsu cried as he and Nezuko were getting far from their allies as the bear took them to safety. All he could fo right now was look forward and hoped that Nezuko and him would finslly get out of here.
His thoughts were interupted when he heard a sinister and fsmiliar sound.

An Upper rank demon. Zenitsu turned to see Nezuko perform her blood demon art toward the demon whose sounds he heard. He was engaged in battle against a looked like....

"Aniki Rengoku?!" He said. He coudn't get a better look as they left the battlefield quickly. His sounds were different yet abit familiar.

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AU Senjuro looked down,as Akaza took him. He had no choice but to accept his fate.

"I'm sorry Aniki..."

Fortunatly, pink flames surounded Akaza,making him release his hold on him.
Senjuro was finally free. He didn't take the time to look toward his savior who passed by as he escaped and went to join Luna.



Wisteria gardens
Courtyard
"No...I am not brainwashed!"Prime Tanjiro shouts,trying to break free. He did pick up the scents of suffering from his older variant.
"I do not want you to "save" me. You are the one who needs saving. The Corps have changed. They are not the enemy! Muzan Kibutsuji and those who are holding Nezuko and Zenitsu hostage are!"

"What do you mean what the Corps did to those who had a heart?" Marcus asked.
"We're not sadists other Tanjiro!" Mitsuri said. "Our Tanjiro trusts us!"
"Their scents are secere.And I'm sure you can tell it too!" Tanjiro said to his older variant.
"I will never join the ones who made you like this. If you stand against the Hashira and ever get in my way in my attempts to rescue Nezuko and Zenitsu,I'll have no choice but to stop you."
"This is a bad idea. Tanjiro here is a Hashira. You don't stsnd a chance agsinst him." Marcus whispered.
"You are one too right?" Tanjiro whispered back.
"Yes,but..."

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Butterfly mansion,basement.
"Achoo!"

"Lady Tamayo,are you alright?" A young demon with cyan hair with blach highlights asked.
"Yes,I'm fine Yushiro." A demon woman wearing a flower patterned kimono replied to her assistant. "Demons like us are imude to sickness,but pehaos not ftom the cold.
"Though it is said that when someone talks about you,it makes you sneeze." Yushiro replied.
"I suppose so. Though I have a bad feeling about this." Tamayo replied,worried. "Whatever hsppens I will protect you!" Yushiro declared.
"I appreciate it but I can defend myself as well."
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Magical tent.
"What a shame..." the fake Zenitsu replied. "I had plans for this. Although it can't be helped.

Genya listened to the king and what he asked of him. "Denoncing my brother and have him and the Hashira commit Seppuku? Are you out of your mind?!" he shouts. " Tanjiro and his sister are friends of mine but there is no way that I'll denonce my own brother!!"

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Wisteria gardens.
"Come on! Your knight is waiting for his next orders!" Seifer shouts.
He didn't know that he was watched. Squall and Rinoa had followed thrir former comrade.
"What is he planning?" Squall muttered.
"They haven't answered his call yet. All we can do for now is keep an eye on him." Rinoa replied.
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Itachi's Tsukuyomi

King Hrnselt started to speak,howrever it wasn't his normal voice,but that of Itachi's

"For the next 72 hours,you shall relive those dark days." he warned. :You brought this upon yourself...Unless you co cooporate."
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Kingsglaive's HQ
Private rooms

"Yes,that's what I was thinking!" Yuna replied the teacher. "We could do so much to help this wotld in need."
Then the matter of adding new members to the Lodge was added. " I guess it would be a good idea. If the school has good canditates then so be it." Lulu replied. "We do have a few canditates in mind. Two of them who are fellow Kingsglaive members and powerful magic users."
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New Kurain village
Fey manor
DawnsEarlyLight

"Miss Fey!!!" A male voice cried. A male anthropomorphic hedgehog with silver white fur,wear white gloves with blue neon patterns and golden boots with the same neon patterns levitates himself in a hurry and lands near Maya and Pearl.

He was both a bodyguard and student to Fey. While Sonic and his other friends ( including his best friend Blaze the cat) prefer to study at Utopia's Hero academy,Silver though that Maya might be a better teacher in terms of psychic abilities.

"Sorry to interupt Miss Fey. We have some visitors who wish to see you. Though they are not...alive. I coudn't see them but I could sence them. Your psychic talents are better suited then mine in that situation." he added. "Should i bring them in?"

 

[Shadow Monarch]

Taskforce Prison Facility Reachurch lab

A lighthearted chuckle left Solomon’s lips as he looked down at the dagger in his chest. He was not fazed by the protruding piece of metal. He almost found it amusing that Sung would try something like this. Though as far as he could tell this was a part of his personality.

“Such a useless jester.” Solomon said as he quickly turned around and grabbed Sung by the throat dragging the man towards his face. As he looked into the child's eyes, he saw everything he needed to see. Not skipping a beat, he picked Sung up and slammed him into the ground. Tightening his grip as he did so.

“It is hard to imagine a being that controls death would seal his own power away. Such a foolish creature. You should have just left well enough alone. You, even with your full strength, are no match for me.” Solomon said as he moved his attention from the man struggling to free himself to Edgeworth that decided to try and fight back.

“Well maybe I was wrong about you. You are as bad as Wright. Though, that still doesn't mean that I don't want to add you to my collection. Maybe I should force your hand?”

Sung was caught off guard as the events took place. In an instant he was on the ground struggling to try and pry the man's hand from his throat. He was trying to summon his shadows, but something was stopping his power. He was no pushover, his strength stat was extremely high, but this skinny man was easily holding him without much exertion. This meant that he was out of his league against this man. His lungs began to burn as his vision was blurring.

However, the specters in the room suddenly started sharing their strength with Sung, and that turned the tables as he was finally able to pry Solomon's fingers from around his neck. Taking this advantage, he grabbed Solomon by the shirt, put his foot in his midsection and threw the man over himself. Taking this small moment to try and catch his breath as he then forced his body to stand. He still couldn’t feel his connection to his shadows and realized that Solomon had somehow drained all of his MP.

Solomon was caught off guard and was easily thrown by Sung. right after he hit the ground his expression changed as a dark chuckle could be heard throughout the room. This sound made Sabastian pull Edgeworth closer to him. As you could see panic in his eyes. “That was a foolish move.” he said as his grip on Edgeworth tightened. He didn’t know what was going to happen next, but now Solomon was amused. That in itself was going to be the downfall of Sung. Sebastian felt sorry for that Human.

Solomon stood up dusting his close of the filth that was covering the labyrinth floor. He looked up seeing that Sung was rubbing his neck where he had been strangling him before. His eyes were glowing a bright red as a smirk appeared on his face.

“I think I just might add you to my collection as well Shadow Monarch.” The light in the room dimmed a little as darkness seeped out of Solomon. “That is if you can survive this.” Solomon said as he began to chant in a language that was foreign to this world. He raised his arm, as energy gathered in his hand. He pointed it at Sung, not caring that Edgworth and Sabastian were in the way. The energy released and closed the distance between him and Sung in an instant.

Lucky Sebastian knew what was coming but only had time to wrap his arms around Edgeworth and turn his back to the attack. He would suffer damage, but Edgeworth will survive the attack. Sung tried to dodge the attack. However, it changed directions and chased after him. He had no time to evade a second time, and the attack hit him. When the energy exploded it encompassed the entire front of the room, causing damage to the stone walls, and collapsing the only exit to the room.

Sebastian suffered severe burns to his back, and his outfit was shredded in the back. Sung had been able to block the attack. His arms were crossed over his chest and face to protect them. His clothing was in taters, and his arms were burnt and smoking.



Alucard finally was free of those pesky spirits. However, this gave Clive enough time to launch an offensive strike. The man had rushed towards him, his sword covered in flames. With no fear Alucard brought his sword up and blocked the attack. It seemed that Alucard and Clive might be an equal match up since he was having to fight to try and overpower the man.

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Taskforce Prison Facility Corridor

Tank had been taking the children away as he was told, however the two seemed to be interested in a fight they had happened upon. They acted, and this made him stop his advancement a little past the corridor they had just passed. Then suddenly his form disappeared, and the two would fall to the ground if they weren't paying attention. This would happen to all of the shadows Sung had sent out.

Sephiroth was waiting for Dion to make his next move, and it seemed he was once again going to attack him with his breath. He had grown tired of this one trick pony. The only thing he could do was fly around and use his breath. Raising his sword, he decided that he would cut the energy in half when it reached him. The dragon had gotten weaker, and this was no longer fun.

The energy split in two as he just looked at the dragon with disappointment. He had been hoping for a challenge, yet all he got was this. A fight that was boring. Shaking his head he started to walk towards the dragon.

“Ai had high hopes for this fight. Too bad you were not as strong as I thought.” Sephiroth stated as he slowly walked to the dragon.

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Wisteria Gardens Ubuyashiki Mansion

“I don’t know the whole story about what happened. The only thing I have found out is that the Harasha had tortured AU Tanjiro’s sister. She is a demon, and the others saw her as an enemy. I am unsure of the details, but this is what I have gathered from how the child reacted, and his accusations. Though not all of them participated in the act, he is holding all of them responsible. For either participating or not lifting a finger.”

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Wisteria gardens
Magical tent

The two could tell that the man was a little apprehensive, or curious about them. However, their suspicions were confirmed. This was who they were looking for. Well at least they didn’t have to keep looking around. ‘Their’ premonition was right on the money.

“Well, that saves us some trouble. My name is Fai, and the young man in black is called Joker. We are here to help with getting back that child you are looking for. We just need your help saving him.” Fai said as he looked to where the magical energies were converging. “I can get you and Joker in, but no others.”

 

[DawnsEarlyLight]

Taskforce Labyrinth
Research Lab
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

X

Taskforce Labyrinth
Corridor
SirPrompto15 & Shadow Monarch ​

X

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Side Room
Shadow Monarch ​

X

Wisteria Gardens
Lake North of the Ubuyashiki Mansion
Shadow Monarch ​

X

Wisteria Gardens
Magical Tent
SirPrompto15 ​

"All I ask is for you to tell the truth, Genya. The severity of the Hashira’s crimes and the gross negligence of their Master does indeed demand seppuku from all twelve of those present at the time." The king persisted, tightening his grip on the hilt of the sword. But then he sensed something close by, and his teeth bared themselves ever so slightly.

"But I can see you’ve no intention to change your mind. So prepare yourself, Genya Shinazugawa. Like I said, you now hold your brother’s life in your hands.”

The king picked up the scold’s bridle and gave it to the false Zenitsu.

“Gag him for now, and be prepared for some uninvited guests. I'll open contact with the Hashira and stabilize the portal in case we need to flee. And remember, don't do anything that may provoke the elder variant to resist.”

Once that was done, the king pulled back a curtain to reveal a megascope, then closed the curtain behind him as he started to adjust the megascope to contact the Hashira.

Wisteria Gardens
Ubuyashiki Mansion - Courtyard
SirPrompto15 ​

Three people spoke up at once, before AU Tanjiro could really get a word in edgewise. First 'Marcus' asked what he meant earlier, about what the Corps did to their best swordsman for having a heart. Then Mitsuri tried to plead that they were not sadists, at which point Prime Tanjiro immediately rushed to the Hashira's defense, threatening to fight him if he continued to stand against them.

“I told you both that if they were truly innocent, they would have nothing to fear. But you’re both still scared enough to use a weak technicality to try to save them.” AU Tanjiro retorted. “That proves beyond all doubt just how brainwashed you really are. It proves that deep down, you know your Hashira and your Master deserve what’s coming, just as much as mine do.”

He let out a shaky sigh. His sound was practically wailing with grief, anguish swirling wildly in his scent. He cast a sidelong glance toward the Hashira, contemplating saying something to them...

But before he could, a glowing silver projection of a bald-headed young king appeared in the center of the courtyard. The king eyed Kagaya and each of the Hashira coolly, but then his gaze stopped at AU Tanjiro, whose entire posture went completely rigid. There was no fear in AU Tanjiro's sound or scent, but AU Zenitsu would be able to hear his heart beating louder and faster.

"Why are you still here?" The king said sternly. "Did I not specifically order you to take your friends and leave?"

"Yes you did." AU Tanjiro said with a polite bow, his tone more stiff and formal than before. "They didn't want to leave, and I didn't have the heart to force them. I'm sorry."

The king sighed and shook his head. "Truth be told, I merely wished to spare you any more pain."

AU Tanjiro froze in confusion. "Wh-what do you mean?"

"Think no more of it, Tanjiro." The king said plainly. "Now leave us. Since your friends insist on staying behind, let them stay."

AU Tanjiro hesitated, looking back at Tanjiro and AU Zenitsu. Then he sighed quietly and released them both. With one more rigid, polite bow, AU Tanjiro stood up straight and turned to leave without another word.

Itachi's Tsukuyomi
Battle of Upper Aedirn
SirPrompto15 ​

When Henselt spoke in the mage's voice, explaining what would happen if Sabrina didn't cooperate, Sabrina could only chuckle and shake her head.

"Dark days for Aedirn and Kaedwen, perhaps. But knowing what I know now of what happened afterwards, I'd say it was worth it."

She left it at that, but tried to test if she could still use any form of magic in this illusion. If she could, Itachi would be able to see soon enough what exactly she was referring to.

New Kurain Village
Fey Manor
SirPrompto15 ​

Maya and Pearl froze a bit at the news Silver brought. Pearl instinctively looked toward Maya, who stood up straight as she addressed Silver.

"Mom and Sis are probably guiding them as we speak. But if you can help me prepare the Channeling Chamber, I'll talk to them there." Maya said.

"I'll go with you, Mystic Maya." Pearl volunteered. Silver may still have been new, but Pearl knew the Fey Clan's traditions by heart, making her a perfect supervisor for this task.

"That's probably a good idea. Let's go." Maya said thoughtfully after a moment. "Silver, were you able to get any names from these guests? We'll need the spirit's appearance and full real name to be able to channel them."

Spoiler: The Channeling Chamber

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Meanwhile, two other spirits had already been keeping watch at the gates to the manor when the new arrivals appeared.

The younger of the two spirits was that of a fair-skinned woman in her late twenties with long brown hair, wearing a long yellow scarf and one of the signature Magatamas of the Fey Clan. The professional black suit she wore was more revealing than most, the skirt reaching above the knee, and the top low-cut enough to show an ample amount of cleavage. Her white-and-black heels tread across the stone pathways, but made no sound.

The elder spirit was not too much older than the younger, being no older than 50. Her long black hair was neatly worn in a smooth updo style, and she wore long black robes over a set of pink robes underneath. Although she did not wear any Magatama of her own, the pink robes and the necklace she wore were not unlike the traditional clothing for spirit mediums of the Fey Clan, particularly for practitioners of their signature Kurain Channeling Technique. She carried a wooden cane with a large purple crystal sphere fixed on top, though she seemed to have no trouble walking on her own.

"Good evening, and welcome to our humble home." The elder spirit said with a warm smile and a polite bow, particularly to the four young children in the group.

"If you're looking for a spirit medium, I can show you to the Channeling Chamber and call the Master for you." The younger spirit said, a bit less formally than the elder, but professionally nonetheless. "Or if you have something you’d like to show to the living, Princess Rayfa can arrange a Divination Seance for you in the Pool of Souls.”

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