[Action Anywhere To All | 4th Wall Event]

[ordalias]

This place...?

[ It's a shocked whisper as she stares at the Clock Tower that looms before her. She'd know this place anywhere. The smell, the sight, the noises- her senses aren't lying to herself; she's really back in Twilight Town.

But why?

... On a whim, Xion look down at her hands and flexes them for a moment. She did feel different now. Like before Johto, before she was... human. Before, she lamented over need for a rightful death, but since such time had passed, things happened, she began to see things just a little bit differently... Which left one matter that still boggled her mind. ]

You... shouldn't answer to me anymore. You shouldn't...

[ And yet, in a flash, her Kingdom Key appears in her hand. She almost stares blankly at the weapon before her grip tightens and her body shakes just a bit. ]

Why? [ She just almost yells at the Keyblade. ] Why did you choose me?

[ No, that's a wrong choice of words. The Keyblade never... it should have never chose her. No, she just stole this from Roxas. And Sora. Yet it still answered her call. Ironic that, at another point in time, she would have been thrilled to be known as one of the Keyblade's chosen. Now she's just confused, and that confusion always leads to anger.

Not today, it seems, as Xion's head jerks up. She smells the heady and bitter scent of darkness surrounding her. Oddly, it's thicker and heavier this time, in which the answer lies apparent when Xion looks around and finds three... no, four Darksides emerge from the ground and loom around her. On instinct, she goes into an immediate battle stance...

... until she realizes what she's doing, the heavy weight of the Keyblade in her hands reminding her of the real "problem" in her head. Straightening, her shoulders almost sag as she shakes her head, feeling the Darksides lumber just a bit closer around her. An uncharacteristic, bitter laugh escapes her. ]

It's just the Keyblade you guys want, right? [ A part of her is screaming no, this isn't right - but it is right - what about your friends and what they said about not giving up - I have to return and do what's right - you're you - I'm just a puppet - stop, just--

She throws the Keyblade at one of the Darksides, punching straight through its head and making it disappear in a massive cloud of darkness. Ah, right, she was still holding onto that power... Then the Keyblade flashes back into her hand, and the rest of the Darksides were rustling more after her action, one of them even raising a massive hand to strike at her. She makes no move to acknowledge it. ]

Maybe I should just... disappear here...

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[colorsofthewind]

[ Talim isn't sure what she's seeing or why, but she does know that there are monsters- she can sense the darkness in them, thanks to her returned abilities- and she knows that one of them is trying to attack her friend.

She dashes between Xion and the creature, with a quick upward cut of one of her elbow blades. ]

[ordalias]

[ The sudden flurry of movement startles her and makes Xion turn towards the newcomer. The Darkside lets out a low rumble in surprise as it's pushed back ]

T-Talim?

[colorsofthewind]

[ Talim falls back into a ready stance, keeping herself between Xion and these... whatever they are ]

Are you all right? It didn't hurt you, did it?

[traceon]

[not yet. he couldn't match him just yet. though perhaps if he focused hard enough; reached further... no. there wasn't enough time to attempt it. the strain on his body would have outweighed the benefits in the first place. and at this point, how would be save her again?

wherever he was now, he'd come upon a familiar sight... a familiar figure, short raven hair swaying with a breeze chilled by the darkness. above all else however, was that familiar weapon of hers. was he really back here again? back in the Pokémon world? there were too many questions and not enough answers. if he thought about it too hard he would have likely caused damage to himself mentally. for now all he needed was one answer. protect Xion]

XION!!

[as if out of nowhere, Emiya Shirou intercepted imminent death, neglecting himself and the consequences as the massive hand that moved to strike the girl was now cleaved from the outstretched arm. a holy blade shined with a divine radiance as the severed hand disappeared in a familiar cloud of darkness. as Shirou landed before the previously unmoving Xion though, there was a pained expression on his face as the blade shattered soon after, disappearing in a sad yet beautiful display of sparkling steel. it was such a good replica too...and yet it broke once more upon saving Xion]

Crap... I can't just use her sword like that.

[not without his connection to Tohsaka at least. or enough time to train himself to use it. this blade was never meant to be wielded by him after all. forcing down the protests of his body, the red-haired boy turned back over his shoulder to Xion. it really was her after all]

Why were you just standing there?

[ordalias]

[ Her mind had briefly froze when she heard that familiar - familiar, yet not - voice call out her name. And then that blade - had she not seen that blade somewhere before? A long time ago - dismembered that Darkside and now-- ]

Shirou?

[ Yes, she remembered! She did! Shirou. The boy she tried to force into killing her. That thought sets her mind racing, glancing back at him, then at the Darkside he attacked. It was one armless, but it was still dangerous, and its copies were rumbling to move. ]

I... I shouldn't be... Why are you here?

[masteraqua]

[Master Keeper flies through the air, taking down the Darkside about to attack her. Aqua recalls it, running in front of the younger girl, Keyblade posed and ready once she recalls it.]

... don't do it. That's not what your friends would like, wouldn't it?

[ordalias]

[ Xion jerks her head at the sound of the Darkside being repelled and sees... ]

Ah... Aqua?!

[notneeded]

[Cruz had to take a moment to bring in the sight of the monsters. He was scared to be facing off those giant beasts, but things were different for him now. This time he could do the protecting instead of someone else protecting him--

He had finally gained a power to protect someone. He didn't get to know Xion too well when he was first here, but she still needed help. Running over, his body is coated with a battle aura and he jumps in-between Xion to catch the giant hand with his own left hand.] --Aegis Shield!!!

[ordalias]

[ Whatever Cruz just did, it's enough to repel the Darkside's attack and make Xion notice someone else's presence, however belatedly. She turns around to face the newcomer and sees... ]

Cruz? W-What are you doing here?

[riastrad_ridire]

I don't think so!

[That black creature was huge, but he'd seen worse. And besides, it was slow--too slow. To someone of his agility it may as well not have been moving at all. The lance in his hand flashed like crimson lightning, stabbing straight through the Darkside's hand and pinning it to the ground.]

What the hell do you think you're saying, Xion? [The Servant in blue looked back at her, irritated.] As long as you're alive, you'll have some kind of purpose. You just have to find it.

[His lance was made to always strike his target's heart. That probably wouldn't do any good here, if that hole in the middle of this thing was any indication. But that was fine--his Noble Phantasm wasn't his only weapon.]

And that means making sure you stay alive, idiot.

[He traced a rune in the air with one hand, the pinned Heartless immediately bursting into flame in front of them. Lancer pulled the crimson spear out of its hand and glared at the rest as if daring them to try something.]

[ordalias]

[ She'd know that voice anywhere, and Xion turns just in time to see Lancer skewering that Darkside's hand to the ground. Throughout his answer, Xion stares in shock, even more so when he lights up that Darkside with some powerful magic.

Still, that hand he pinned to the ground... ]

Lancer, I... Lancer, move!

[ She'd give more words of thanks later, but Xion's rushing towards Lancer and pushing him off the hand he impaled as small Shadows emerged from the pool of darkness the hand had become and tried to attack Lancer from beneath him. ]

[her_mouse_jesty]

Light!

[A small pillar of white-hot blinding light shoots up at the hand, blasting it away for now. It only lasts for a few seconds, but it was enough to save Xion for now. Now Xion just needed to move out of target range...

Which is why, after casting that spell, there's a hand tugging at Xion's arm. It's Minnie!]

Let's go, we have to get away from here!

[ordalias]

[ Before Xion could register all the things that had just quickly happened, she feels that insistent tug on her hand that makes her turn. ]

M-Minnie?! [ Oh, god, the queen shouldn't be here. Staving off her feelings of resignation in favor of wanting Minnie to be safe, she nods, albeit still a bit hesitantly. ]

Okay. Let's go.

[action]

[when_turks_fly]

[ And that Dark Side's hand is promptly greeted by a very large, very well-aimed, very powerful blast of fire. Sending a small slew of throwing knives behind the Firaga, Valeria wastes no time running in front of Xion, and far more quickly with her Hasted status. She skids to a halt, knives drawn and poised to strike, and throws a glance over her shoulder at the younger girl. ]

Xion, what are you saying?

[ And she turns her gaze to the remaining two Dark Sides, her gaze sharpening. She's concerned about her young friend, about what she said, but they aren't alone right now and she's not about to make the rookie mistake of taking her eyes off her opponents. Of course, she's not familiar with these creatures and she's not sure what they can do, but they're slow and she's at full power, abilities intact. She just isn't inclined to move until she's got Xion on board with regards to a course of action. Before that, however, there's the very urgent question of -- ]

Are you alright? [ -- to be answered. She needs that answer before anything else. ]

[action]

[ordalias]

Valeria?

[ It's so surprising seeing the Turk here, but she's also happy to see a friend. Of course, that's quickly replaced by worry because... what, why is she here? And, and getting ready to fight Heartless, too! Had she fought them before? ]

A-Ah... I'm fine, I just-- Valeria, you need to get out of here!

[ This isn't going according to her plans! ]

[seasaltkeys]

[Double keyblades! Because when heartless show up that is the default reaction. He'll make short work of a darkside, before pulling out a few pokeballs.]

What are you talking about, Xion? I need you here if we're gonna take care of these chumps.

[Maybe it's over confidence or maybe it's the fact that he's got his keyblades, his pokemon, and his best friend to guard his back.]</small.

[ordalias]

R-Roxas!

[ Oomph, no, you weren't supposed to see this. fff, now her focus immediately shifts on her best friend. ]

How did you... find me?

well you did ask for more seiba <3

[caliburnt]

[ Every being has a darker side to them, the valiant Saber is no exception to this rule. No matter the questions on her mind (where is she? why is she here? where is shiiiiisakura? and that mindless steel puppet of a boy..), they were all drowned out by the rush that comes naturally to a knight.

That is to defend when one is in trouble.

Monsters from the shadow are nothing in comparison to the monster her mind's become, so it's with relative ease she calls forth a corrupted sword that once gleamed with the light of a thousand suns, now left an unholy reminiscence of it's former glory. Nay, the glory was still there, as she's willing to prove by holding the sword up.

The music is all too familiar; the same valiant theme that fit another knight in this realm. Even if she appears pale and with frightening golden eyes instead of the beautiful green that a man could easily get lost in, Saber was still Saber.

This time though, she's a warrior who fears nothing, not even her own death. ]

Disappearing will do you no good. [ Her voice is hallow and echoes easily in the area. ] Thoughts of that nature will always be with you unless you dispel them yourself.

S-SEIBA ALTER?! *A* eeee <3!

[ordalias]

[ That voice would always be familiar to Xion, no matter how the inflection sounded different this time around. She quickly turns to face Sa- ]

... Saber?

[ Shock, surprise, confusion, and worry color her tone as she stares back, mind completely forgetting her current situation. And, well, really, it wouldn't have mattered. She intended to die here, but what was wrong with-- well, something seemed off with Saber. ]

[nobodyburns]

[There's two chakrams getting thrown at the Darksides from a distance, accompanied with some fire.]

What are you spacing out for, Xion?

1/3

[ordalias]

[ Her body freezes up on hearing that voice. Was she hearing things? No, the appearance of those two familiar chakrams speak differently. ]

T-That voice...!

2/3

[ordalias]

[ She's looking around wildly. She doesn't care about the Darksides anymore, hardly ever did. If they wanted to take a swing at her, they're free to do so. She just needs to see if her imagination isn't getting the best of her. When she finally spots that familiar face and that head of red hair-- ]

Ahh... It's really...

[ordalias]

Axel!

[ It's been too long and the joy and surprise she feels is almost inappropriate for the situation they're in, but, oh gosh, it really is him! ]

[lif]

[ Xion may not move in response to that threat, but Fang does. She doesn't think about it - doesn't need to think about it - as she puts herself between Xion and the looming Darkside, slashing at that hand with her lance.

She's not super thrilled with you at the moment, Xion, but there's still some exuberance to her tone. She's missed things being this simple. ]

Not today, Sunshine.

[ordalias]

--Fang?!

[ Turning quickly, Xion stares in surprise at Fang's back. She hadn't expected, with possibly being removed from Johto, for anyone else to have found her, but now... ]

Wh-What are you doing here?