Grif: Last time, on Hyperdimension Neptunia... Okay, I said the line dude. Now pizza me.

After (Y/n) and Noire had met Earth's version of IF, she herself had appeared at the house. When IF and (Y/n) saw each other, both freaked out. Apparently, IF had been looking for (Y/n) out of generosity after spending time with (Y/n)'s family. It caused problems with how this meeting happened since Both met the night beforehand, but IF doesn't know (Y/n) is Aura Knight. IF had received a call to head for the mall, as the news showed our hero's enemies at the mall, being led by Discord. With the public and news reporters surrounding the area, (Y/n) had to donned his hero look as Aura Knight to not get recognize. When he arrived, IF was furious with him showing up and was gonna interfere in police matters. (Y/n) had tried to convince IF and everyone else to leave, but failed in doing so. When both kept fighting, both had to make a deal. Once they agreed to each others' conditions, they went into the mall.

Upon resting in the restroom, IF was informed more about the world and the enemies that (Y/n) experienced there. After being told what IF only needed to know, (Y/n) and IF seemed to have bonded and gained each others' respects. Before leaving the restroom, two of the enemy soldiers entered the restroom. The two being Grif and Simmons (Y/n) had encountered before. After putting fear, nervousness and being plain stupid to the two soldiers, (Y/n) and IF learned of what the device was that the soldiers carried into the mall. It was revealed to be an gas dispersal unit, designed by Kinja to spread any contents over a large scale areas. Knowing what Kinja is capable of, (Y/n) knew the severity of the situation. With there being thirty minutes left, and the enemy to fight, can (Y/n) and IF stop the device in time?

(Insert To the beginning by Kalafina)

Third person view.

Monday, November 14, 20XX

Location: Inside Tokyo mall

Time: Night.

Continuing their infiltration of the mall, (Y/n) still had his disguise up and accompanying him still was IF. IF taps (Y/n)'s shoulder and gains his attention.

Captain IF: (Whispers) What the hell is going on here?? What was all that talk about?? The device, CPUs, and the people responsible for today?? If we're gonna work together, I need to know more on who or what we're dealing with here!

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) *sighs* What is with people in wanting to get answers when there is a huge threat going on?? Fine. I'll tell you about what I think that gas dispersal unit contains and the people responsible for this mess... No more than that.

Captain IF: (Whispers) But this attack was meant for you and whoever else was supposed to be here with you! What are you trying to hide?!

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Will you just shut up and listen to me damn it!? We don't have time for you to interrogate me right now OR play a game of 20 damn questions! I'm trying to save my home and keep my family safe from what Dionix and Discord have planned! Please just trust me until we solve this problem and I promise to come quietly afterwards to be interrogated! The gas that device contains will hurt everyone I know and love, including the CPUs! Please just trust me for goddess sake IF...! We are wasting time...!

(Y/n) was on the verge of tears with the severity of the situation as it surprised IF on his reaction. Feeling like she went to far in her curiosity, IF gently placed a hand on (Y/n)'s shoulder.

Captain IF: (Whispers) H-Hey... I'm sorry... I'm letting my job get in the way with what's important right now. I... I have friends and family I want to keep safe as well... I'm sorry for crossing any lines when you're trying hard to focus on the situation. If we want to stop them, we have to stop fighting each other...

(Y/n) looked up at IF and sighed with some happiness in it.

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Thank you, Iffy. Look, I'll tell you all that I know and answer any questions you may have, but time is of the essence. I need to focus on the important facts to give you an idea of how serious this type of gas is and who you're dealing with.

IF nodded her head and in needing to know the situation.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Okay, what can you tell me about this enemy you face and the gas they plan to release?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) The enemy I face has up to four people from what I can count. Their names are; Mirasashiro, or Mira if you wish, Dr. Kinja, Dionix and now Discord.

Captain IF: (Whispers) You talked about three people before in the restroom when talking to those soldiers. Dionix and Kinja, right? You seem to know them.

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Yes. Iffy, if there are some people I must take out or capture if possible... It's those three men.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Who are they exactly?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Dionix is the leader of the army you see. Though there's more than this lot here. If you thought their group was small, they have bases and advance tech from the dimension they come from.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Shit...

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Yeah. Before I came, I saw the news of the mall and saw their newest ally, Discord, entered here as well. Must be guarding the device. I didn't meet Discord in Hyper dimension, I met them the first time here on Earth at the baseball stadium...

Captain IF: (Whispers) So you were there that day too... But, what is device they brought filled with?

(Y/n) was quiet for ten seconds with what he needed to explain.

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Tell me first... Do you have someone you wish to protect, even if your life was on the line?

Captain IF: (Whispers) What's that supposed to mean? Of course I do. Why ask that?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) The gas they talked about, is very dangerous to even be near it at all. Me and some that I know call it; The Chaos Mist. I've encountered Kinja's vast victims that made my battles in Hyper dimension very tough... By victims, I mostly mean monsters.

Captain IF: (Whispers) What does it do?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Any monster or anyone that is exposed enough to it... Becomes more deadly and vicious from breathing enough of it in...

IF was surprised by this and had a thought she needed to ask.

Captain IF: (Whispers) You said "anyone." Does that mean it can affect humans as well?!

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Not just people and monsters... But even the CPUs...

Captain IF: (Whispers) Why? What are- No... personal question I'm guessing.

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) No, no. I talked, I'm willing to tell... CPU is an acronym. It means: Console Patron Unit. CPUs are just another name for goddesses that keep people in their respective nations safe. The land they keep safe is called: Gamindustri.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Interesting.

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Yes. But... before I returned here to my world, I had to save them. To my horror, the reason that mist was being tested, was to make the CPUs into our enemies...

IF became more surprised and on edge with this knowledge.

Captain IF: (Whispers) And...?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Before I could save them, I had friends go with me to help save them. When we thought we could get them free in time... The mist had taken over their minds... and I had to fight them... Dionix called their forms, the Chaos Forms.

Captain IF: (Whispers) W-Whoa... Intense...

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) My battle against the Chaos CPUs was very tough and life threatening. In the end, my powers was what I needed to heal them of that mist. After the fight, to we tried to escape when the base was exploding, but a portal drags the five of us here to our world.

This caught IF's attention quick from what (Y/n) said.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Heal them? You healed them from the mist?

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Yes, but if that mist gets released here from that device... This whole town will be exposed... There will be be too many to expunge the mist in people's bodies and on top of that, the CPUs will be part of the many exposed...

As IF let the information sink in, she now knows what would happen if the CPUs and everyone in town gets hit by the mist.

Captain IF: (Whispers) If we fail, the CPUs regain their Chaos selves and everyone will become rampant...!

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Correct. Now you understand how serious this is?

IF gives a determined nod and a serious look on her face.

Captain IF: (Whispers) Yes, I do now. We can't let that mist get released at any cost!

Aura Knight (Y/n): (Whispers) Agreed. Now, let's get going, we wasted enough time on this conversation.

IF nodded her head, feeling that the time to talk has passed. Before they could get moving out of their spot, they hear a voice above them. The voice sounded to have been modified.

???: I thought my sensor went off. And now I know why.

(Y/n) and IF froze up from hearing the voice. IF decides to look first and saw a person in dark armor and see them summoning a blade out. The person was Discord from what (Y/n) had mentioned to her. IF was frozen in fear from getting caught off guard as the assailant brought their sword up and began to swing down. Reacting quickly, (Y/n) tackled IF quickly to slide on the ground to a safe range. The blade connects to the wooden wall they both hid behind while Discord drops down from it.

Discord: Slippery little pests!

(Y/n) gets up and stands in between Discord and IF.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Iffy! Get to the device and see if you can shut it down!

Captain IF: What about you?!

(Y/n) summoned his Energy Blades and got into a fighting stance.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Someone has to distract Discord while you keep going. You're outmatched against this one Iffy.

Captain IF: But...!

(Y/n) points his blade at IF's face and surprised her. (Y/n) doesn't look at her, she could sense the seriousness he had.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Someone has to stop that device! We'll get nowhere if we waste time focusing on the same objective! All I will be able to do is buy you time! Just listen to me and keep going!

Feeling like she can't convince him, IF nods and begins to head off to search for the device. Discord was about to give chase, but (Y/n) cuts them off. Discord looks at (Y/n) and laughs at how his opponent looked.

Discord: What's with that getup? You're not fooling me with those clothes, (L/n).

(Y/n) tensed up at that, knowing Discord could guess it was him.

Aura Knight (Y/n): So what? You probably wouldn't know it was me until we began to fight.

Discord: Hmm... true. At first sight, I couldn't tell it was you with that look. But who else can control energy like you?

Aura Knight (Y/n): Very true... but nonetheless...

(Y/n) tosses the blade in his right hand into the air and grabs the scarf with his free hand. The scarf begins to de-materialize and go into his inventory. He catches the blade that came back down into his free hand again and gets into a stance.

Aura Knight (Y/n): I have to stop you! Even if I have to be Aura Knight!

Discord laughs and got into a stance.

Discord: Then come at me then, "Aura Knight!" Face your doom!

With that, both of them charged in towards each other and began their fight.

IF's point of view.

I had just separated from Aura Knight and went on ahead to look for the device the enemy brought in. I didn't want to abandon him like that, but he was right. We were on the clock, and every second counted. As I kept running, I began to see more people inside, but it was that of the enemy.

Soldier: Enemy sighted!

When some spotted me, I had to take cover to avoid getting shot. Each shot I heard hits off a wall I was behind as I took in some options. Down the hall, there were other cover points to take advantage of. There was a second floor walk-way above me that I could use to take the high ground. I had to make my decision soon, or I would be cornered and be gunned down. Acting quickly, I put my guns in my holsters and used the popcorn maker nearby to climb up on top of it.

Soldier: Over there! She's climbing up!

Before the soldiers could shoot at me, I jumped up to the railing and vaulted over it. I could hear bullets hitting the wall I now hid behind for cover. When the bullets stopped flying, I began to run once again. While I ran, I began hearing commotions down below and looked.

Soldier 1: Oh shit! Watch out!

Soldier 2: Those two maniacs are headed this way!

I looked to my right and become shocked at what I see. Aura Knight and Discord were headed this way. There was a (A/c) around Aura Knight while there was a dark version coming from Discord. Aura Knight blocks a sword slice to his right as he swings one of the strange blades in a downward swing at Discord. The attack gets blocked and Discord does a spin kick at Aura Knight's stomach. Aura Knight slides backwards and seems to have lost his scarf from the battle with Discord continuing the chase. Seeing Discord close the distance, Aura Knight threw his blades into the air to raise his arms and blocked a hard punch from Discord. Aura Knight grunted in pain slightly as Discord laughed.

Discord: Having trouble fighting me alone boy?!

Aura Knight: Against the likes of you? Fat chance!

Aura Knight executes a back-flip to kick the sword in Discord's hand up to drive the sword into the ceiling. Discord growls at this and charged in at their enemy. Both began to exchange blow for blow, as they plowed through the soldiers that had targeted me and went on their way. I began to follow both of them while keeping a lookout for any strange object in the mall. I look to see Aura Knight had pulled his hands back, but didn't thrust them forward to attack. Instead, Discord punched Aura Knight in the chest and sent him flying backwards into a pillar. Discord laughed at their target.

Discord: The objective is to fight back, dumbass. What was the point of that?

Aura Knight: Give it a few seconds.

Seeing what Aura Knight meant, the blades he threw upward from before came flying in fast and hit Discord from behind. The swords impale into Discord's back and yells out in pain, making Discord fall to their knee from the surprise attack. In the next second, Aura Knight had sprinted toward his enemy to follow up on his attack. He places his hands on Discord's shoulders and uses the momentum to flip over them. From doing this, Aura Knight pulled Discord with him to then fling his enemy far down the mall. With time to spare, Aura Knight looks up at me.

Aura Knight: Go find that device! I'm not stalling this bastard for nothing here! Leave handling Discord to me!

Captain IF: R-Right!

Having said that, Aura Knight chased down after Discord while I continued my search for the gas dispersal system. After five minutes of continuing my search, I come across the food court. What I find is the object we've been searching for. Although, it was being guarded by two guards at the moment. I duck down for cover and begin to think on a plan. I look around and see what I can use and see a type of rope that connects to where I can swing down to where they are. It was up higher than where I was, considering the mall was built with three different floors to explore around. I head up to the vantage point and take my knife out. I begin to cut at the rope and pull as much as I can to me. Once I have enough, I begin to get on top of it carefully and look down below where I need to be.

Captain IF: (Thoughts) Out of everything I've done up to this point... This is the most stupidest thing of me to do... Oh well... Here goes nothing.

Pushing off where I am, I begin swinging down quickly to my destination as I plan to take the soldiers out first. When I get closer to one of the soldiers near the device, I bring my feet forward and kick the soldier in their side. The momentum of my swing sent the soldier crashing through a window into a restaurant. Hearing that sound made the other soldier become alert and noticed me just as I was swinging back down. The soldier began to open fire at me as I got closer to them. When I get close enough, I let go of the rope and do a dive kick at the soldier. When my kick connects, my momentum and weight causes the soldier to be my landing pad, knocking them out in the process. I take one last look around and see that the coast was clear.

Captain IF: That takes care of that... Now onto this thing...

I walk up to the device and see that the timer was down to twenty minutes left before it activates. But my wonder was this; how was I gonna deactivate this thing? In all my life, I have never seen anything like this. I check every section of the device and found a red button. I pressed it and a computer appears on the side of the device.

Captain IF: This screen must be how they activated this... If so, there must be a deactivation for it...

I take my coat and hat off so I could begin to focus on it better. I begin to tap the screen as more options came up. Options being a mission folder, documents about the device, and many other options. I decide on opening up the documents for the device first in needing to disarm it. There was much detail to it that there was instructions on how it can be deactivated in many ways. One being on freezing the system up, cutting off the power supply or solving a riddle that I have never heard before.

Captain IF: (Thoughts) "In the beginning; there is peace, hope and faith. But when all of that is lost, it turns into horror, despair and loss of faith. When these three become known, what does the world become filled with??" What the hell kind of riddle is this?!

I groaned at this predicament as the enemy could have the answer to the riddle, but probably won't tell it. From this point on, I have no other ideas on how to deactivate it. I look to see that there is seventeen minutes left on the clock before it activates. I pound my fist into the ground feeling frustrated that all I could do was wait and watch as the timer counts down. It won't matter if I tell people to evacuate, from what I know, it'll cover the entire city! I heard an explosion and yelling, gaining my attention as I turn around and see Aura Knight being propelled fast over to where I am, lands into a crouched position and slides backwards to a halt. His trench coat was beginning to get damaged from his fight while Discord charged in from afar. Aura Knight faced me and sees the device.

Aura Knight: The gas dispersal unit! Did you figure out how to deactivate it?

I shake my head and begin to explain.

Captain IF: I can't! I found something that tells me how, but all three are difficult! It says to either freeze it, cut the power, or solve a riddle! Who puts a riddle on a bomb anyway?!

Aura Knight: You have GOT to be shitting me!

Before we said another word to each other I heard some shots being fired and look to see a few orbs of energy headed for where we are. Aura Knight gets ready for them, and deflects each one, keeping me and the device safe. Discord charges in fast and had their sword again, while Aura Knight summoned two more energy like blades and blocked with them. I decide to hide behind the device and watched as Aura Knight looked like he was beginning to struggle in his fight with Discord. I could see that Discord was putting pressure down on Aura Knight and pushed him backwards slowly. I could hear Aura Knight struggling to keep his strength up with Discord laughing at him.

Discord: What's the matter?! Beginning to lose strength boy?!

Aura Knight: Give me a minute, and I'll show you just what I can do!

Aura Knight summons more energy around his body and pushes up against Discord to throw them off balance. Aura Knight gets into a stance and yells out.

Aura Knight: Cataclysmic Rush!

Aura Knight charges in as Discord recovered and began to counter the attack with their own.

Discord: Sinister Rush!

Both Aura Knight and Discord both exchange blows at each other, as each attack was countered by each others' attack. When Aura Knight got to his ninth swing, his attack ended there, while Discord had one more swing. The attack connects clearly and sends Aura Knight up into the air, only to be slammed back down hard by Discord from above. Discord doesn't let up as they come down and land on Aura Knight's stomach, causing him to yell in pain.

Aura Knight Arrugh...!

Discord: What happened to that second wind brat!? I thought you were gonna give me a real fight!?

Discord got onto Aura Knight's other side and kicked him hard into a pillar. The way how things are going, Aura Knight won't be able to keep fighting much longer.

Third person view.

Location: Outside the mall.

While the fight continues on in the mall, Neptune and the others continued to chase after Shadow as the group got closer to the mall. Iris was carrying Abby and recognizes where they're heading to the mall that was mentioned on the news.

Iris: Crap! Shadow's heading to the mall! He must have (Y/n)'s scent and is trying to follow it!

Noire: Okay! What is with animals when they do that!?

Shadow pants as he kept running towards a blockade that the police made. An officer notices Shadow and was too late to react to catch him, as Shadow slips passed them.

Neptune: Darn it, Shadow! Come back here! You're really being a naughty dog and I'm really trying not to make a game reference here on purpose!

Neptune jumps over the police officer and continues to run after Shadow. They both head into the mall as Noire pulls at her hair in frustration.

Noire: Are you kidding me!? She just ran in there without thinking! Ugh!

Blanc: More importantly... Isn't the threat in there...?

Vert: Oh boy...

Vert turns to Iris and has a look of concern.

Vert: Iris, could you please stay out here with Abby? Looks like we can't avoid going in due to a certain little friend of ours...

Noire: Augh! Darn it Neptune...! When I find her, I'll-

Blanc: Just calm down... We'll handle it later... First we need to find her AND wonder if our other "friend" needs help.

Blanc emphasized on the word friend due to (Y/n) being here under disguise.

Vert: Ready to go in?

Noire/Blanc: Yes/Indeed.

Just as an officer was making a report about a Neptune and Shadow went into the mall, Vert, Blanc and Noire rushed passed and surprised the officer even more. The officer in charge sighed, dropped the attached radio in the car and slides down against the police car. Iris walks up next to the officer as they talk.

Officer: I'm so fired... Aren't I...?

Iris: I'll support you that it wasn't your fault... Iffy will understand...

Iris held Abby and then looked to the mall full of worry.

Iris: (Thoughts) I hope they'll be okay...

Location: Inside the mall.

Back in the mall, (Y/n) was currently fighting Discord still as a punch from Discord rockets him backwards into some tables. (Y/n)'s aura is slowly fading away with each hit, making the damage he takes go higher and higher with the pain he feels. The trench coat he wears is showing more damage by the second. (Y/n) was beginning to breathe hard as he focused his energy to activate his Hyper Healing to heal half of his wounds. Discord walks slowly to him while IF hides behind the dispersal unit and watches the fight. IF checks how much time is left as there's only fourteen minutes left.

Discord: Running out of steam? By the time you fall, that thing over there will turn everyone in this stupid, worthless town.

Aura Knight (Y/n): *growls* Don't you DARE call my home stupid and worthless. I've lived my life here since my childhood. If there's one thing only... I won't let you destroy the peace we have!!

(Y/n) creates another Energy Blade and charges in toward Discord as they charged toward (Y/n) as well. Discord gets their blade ready to slash at (Y/n)'s stomach, but (Y/n) jumps over it as Discord hits nothing but air. Upon landing, (Y/n) turns around and jumps up to kick Discord in the head. The attack throws Discord off balance as (Y/n) tossed his blade into the air. (Y/n) channels energy to his fists to surge with power. When he jumps toward Discord, (Y/n) begins to send a barrage of punches at his enemy.

Aura Knight (Y/n): ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!

Discord receives damage from the attack, but tries to retaliate back. Discord missed with (Y/n) jumping up into the air to get some distance away from his enemy. (Y/n) makes a motion with his hand to send the Energy blade down at Discord. Discord jumps out of the trajectory of the blade before it could hit them. In the air, both (Y/n) and Discord could be seen as (Y/n) channeled his energy to his hand and held it out towards Discord.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Energy Shot!!

Calling out the skill, (Y/n) fired a ball of energy toward Discord, only to have it deflect back to (Y/n). They began to hit it back each time in wanting to hit each other. When Discord lands on the ground first, they deflected the returning ball of energy to the side. The ball of energy makes IF duck behind the device as it sails over her and the device without damaging it. Discord channels energy to their fists and then begins to attack (Y/n). With the force of each punch Discord threw, (Y/n) grunted from blocking each punch made toward him. Discord breaks his guard and begins to laugh.

Discord: You like yelling when you punch, right?! I have one of my own as a retort!!

Discord pulled their arms back and began to send a barrage of punches while (Y/n) and Discord fell toward the ground.

Discord: MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDAAAAAAAAA!

Each punch made to (Y/n) dealt more damage to him over time. When Discord punches (Y/n) in the stomach, he gets sent spiraling down and crashes into the ground hard. (Y/n) groans in pain as Discord lands down next to him and picks (Y/n) up by the collar with one hand. Discord then throws (Y/n) as he hits a pillar with his back and falls to his side, having many wounds afflicted to him. Peeking out of her cover, IF saw that (Y/n) was on the ropes of defeat. Discord approaches (Y/n) slowly, twirling their blade slowly and laugh at (Y/n)'s condition.

Discord: Is this all you can do? A weak, pathetic fool like you? I would have expected more of a challenge, but you're STILL SO WEAK!

Hearing this, (Y/n) begins to struggle to get back up and manages to get on his feet, but chains made of energy bind him to the pillar and is unable to move.

Discord: This ends. Once I kill you, your friends and family are next!!

Discord begins to raise their blade, but then barking could be heard as Discord looks down and sees Shadow barking at him.

Shadow: Yip! Yip! *growls*

Discord: W-What the-?! Get out of here you mangy mutt! Where did you EVEN come from?!

Shadow heads toward (Y/n) and begins to pull at his pant leg. (Y/n) was snapping out of his daze when he looks and sees Shadow.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Sh-Shadow?! What are you doing here?!

Discord: Ragh!! Enough!! Move aside, you stupid dog!!

Discord picks Shadow up by his back and tosses him to the side. IF catches Shadow and has a look on her face that grew serious.

Discord: No one will deny me of my right to kill this bastard of a child!

Discord raises their blade once more, ready to swing down at (Y/n).

Discord: As for you... Die, (Y/n)!

Before Discord could finish their sentence, a couple gun shots are heard, as two bullets bounce off against Discord's armor. Discord looks to their right and sees IF holding two pistols, each giving off that both had been fired while Shadow barks. The look IF had looked that of being angry.

Discord: You dare...?

Captain IF: You're not killing anyone else today, especially someone who's MY NEPHEW!

(Y/n) reacted moderately when IF figures out that under the Aura Knight disguise, was (Y/n) all along. When (Y/n) was about to argue about it, IF looks directly at him.

Captain IF: Don't think you can talk your way out this one (Y/n). Shadow being here is proof that it's you. You even called him by his name. After this is over, you have a LOT of explaining to do mister.

(Y/n): *sighs* Son of a bitch...

IF refocused her sights onto Discord and gave a glare toward them.

Captain IF: Last chance. Either you tell us how to stop the device from going off and leave, or get a beat down.

Discord chuckled at this, not fearing what IF can do.

Discord: And what makes you so sure that you can hurt me?

Captain IF: I know I can't, but it was enough to distract you long enough for something else.

Discord: What do you- Augh!

From behind, someone attacks Discord by surprise as they get sent flying flying across the mall.

Discord: Wrrrrryyyyyyyyyy!!!

Discord keeps on flying until they crash through a clothing store window. Landing into a crouched position next to (Y/n), it was Neptune who had made the attack. IF jogs on over to meet up with the two, accompanied by Shadow closely behind her.

Neptune: Thanks for the distraction, Iffy.

Captain IF: Eh, it was nothin'. I figured if Shadow was here, someone was gonna chase after him. Luckily, I was right. You're pretty reckless kid... and strong.

Neptune: But... did that person just yell what I think they did...?

Captain IF: Yeah, I heard that too. Why?

Neptune chuckles nervously and shyly while scratching the back of her head.

Neptune: I'm sure it was nothing, but about me being reckless yeah... I get that a lot from my friends. Now, how to get this guy out, is the real question here...

Neptune points to (Y/n) while IF crossed her arms and looked at Neptune.

Captain IF: First, tell me this... Are you one of the CPUs, (Y/n) mentioned?

Neptune twitched slightly from hearing that and tried to brush it off.

Neptune: W-What...? CPU...? I've never heard of it before. *whistles*

(Y/n): Your acting needs work, Neptune... *groans* Good grief...

Neptune falls over and looks at (Y/n).

Neptune: Could you blame me for trying (Y/n)...? You could have played along...

Captain IF: So, if that's true... Then the other three CPUs (Y/n) talked about are the other three girls I saw earlier today. Am I right?

With IF's careful intuition, (Y/n) sighed and nodded his head.

(Y/n): Yeah... You're right Iffy...

Just as (Y/n) confirmed about IF's statement. Blanc, Vert, and Noire arrives to their location. Noire noticed IF was with both (Y/n) and Neptune, not knowing that the secret was out already.

Noire: N-Neptune! What hell were you thinking when you just charged in here! You could have gotten yourself killed easily dummy!

(Y/n): Um... A little help...?

Noire looks at (Y/n) and keeps going with her acting and pretended to go into a fan girl mode.

Noire: No way...! Is that Aura Knight!

Neptune: Um... Noire...?

(Y/n): What are...?

Noire: We are so lucky to be this close! But we should get out of here and-

(Y/n): Noire, just give it up... IF knows who I am already... *sighs*

Noire froze up from hearing that and blushes crimson red in embarrassment while twitching slightly. She summons her sword and cuts the chains that binded (Y/n) to the pillar, letting (Y/n) relax his muscles.

(Y/n): Thank you for that, Noire. Now, we need to-

(Y/n) gets cut off by Noire as his arm gets pulled and is tossed over Noire's shoulder to send him flying into the air yelling.

Vert: Nice throw. Though, was that really necessary?

Noire: As a matter of fact, yes.

(Y/n) yelled as he lands near the device flat on his back. (Y/n) sits up with a groan and then shakes his fist toward Noire.

(Y/n): Hey! What the hell was that for?!

Noire: That's for not telling me the jig was up sooner and save me from embarrassing myself like that, idiot! Damn it, you know I hate doing anything embarrassing like that...!

(Y/n): No one asked you to act like that anyway, Noire! Good grief... that hurt...

(Y/n) used Healing to repair some damage done to him and took a look at the device. (Y/n) reads the counter to be at nine minutes left as the others gathered around. With IF knowing who (Y/n) was, he takes his trench coat, gloves and goggles off, but puts the goggles and leather gloves into his inventory. (Y/n) was in his usual combat attire now as he crouched down and inspects the device. Blanc joins him on inspecting the device.

Blanc: Got any information about this (Y/n)?

(Y/n): Nothing you four will like... This thing is a dispersal unit for gases... In it, contains the Chaos Mist...

This makes the CPUs become shocked to hear this as (Y/n) looks toward IF to ask her what she knows. The CPUs still remember what happened the last time they were affected by it and don't wish to go through it again at all.

(Y/n): Iffy, you read what needs to happen if we want to shut this down. What are the options?

Captain IF: Uh... I remember it could be frozen, cut off from its power source or input the answer to a riddle...

Blanc: A riddle?

Vert moves up to where (Y/n) is and presses the screen for the riddle.

Vert: "In the beginning; there is peace, hope and faith. But when all of that is lost, it turns into horror, despair and loss of faith. When these three become known, what does the world become filled with?"

Captain IF: That's the one.

(Y/n): Hmm...

Before the group could begin to figure out what the answer could be, an explosion could be heard as the group could see Discord walking out with a fez on their head while holding their sword. (Y/n) began to stifle a laugh and pointed to the fez.

(Y/n): Heh, neat hat Discord. You have good tastes in hats.

When Discord realized it, they took the fez off and tossed it away from them as it landed slightly away from the device. (Y/n) goes to pick it up, put it on his head and showed it off to those around him with a happy look on his face. The group face palmed from his actions and (Y/n) decides to put the fez in his inventory. After doing that, (Y/n) got serious again and faced Discord.

(Y/n): Guessing you still have a bone to pick with me, huh?

Discord: You have no idea... How PISSED I am right now...

(Y/n): The same can be said for me as well. I heard the threat you made to me... You're gonna regret saying that at all.

(Y/n) glances over and sees that the device has seven minutes left. (Y/n) looks to Discord and pulls out his crystal necklace as IF becomes confused why (Y/n)'s doing that.

Captain IF: Why are you pulling out your necklace, (Y/n)?

(Y/n) looks over at IF, being completely serious with what he plans next.

(Y/n): Focus on getting that shut down... I have business to deal with.

IF doesn't understand what (Y/n) mean, as he channels his energy to his hand and grips the necklace. (Y/n) glows in a bright light as people can see lights happening outside as the sun has set down passed over the horizon, making it officially night now. Iris saw this and held Abby a little closer, worried at what could be happening inside. When the lights go dim down IF opens her eyes and becomes shocked to see Guardian instead of (Y/n).

Captain IF: H-Hey! Where did-!?

Blanc: Calm down, IF. That person IS, (Y/n).

Captain IF: W-What?! N-No! That can't-!

Guardian (Y/n): They'll explain to you later, Aunt Iffy. When this is over... You'll be told everything we know...

Guardian looks back to Discord and draws his sword out and walks toward Discord a few feet and gets into a stance. The visor Guardian has equipped closes up and covers his eyes.

Guardian (Y/n): Hope you're ready, Discord... I've been saving my energy to go all out.

Discord: Finally. I'll crush that hopeful spirit of yours.

Guardian (Y/n): We'll see who crushes who first!

For ten seconds Guardian and Discord stared at each other before simultaneously charge toward each other. They lock blades, as then began to swing at each other as both attacks they made were countered by the other. Their next attack pushed each other back as Discord tried to take a cheap shot and fired a ball of energy at Neptune and the group. Guardian reacted fast by creating an energy disk and flung it quick to have it expand in front of Neptune and the others just before the blast hits them. Guardian glares at Discord, angry at the attack.

Guardian (Y/n): Your battle is with me! No one else!

Discord: I decide on how I fight. Whether you protect the device and your friends or not is up to you.

Guardian glared more and began to burst with energy, cracking the ground from the pressure of his energy.

Guardian (Y/n): I'll protect them then... By doing THIS!!

Guardian uses Flash Step and closes the distance between him and Discord quickly. This caught Discord off guard as an energy infused fist connects to Discord's jaw, sending them skyward at a fast pace. Everyone outside sees Discord go high up into the sky from just one punch while yelling. Guardian turns towards his group to talk to them real quick.

Guardian (Y/n): Get that thing shut down before it goes off.

Captain IF: What about you?! What do you plan on doing?!

Guardian looks up to the sky and gives his answer to IF. He sheathes his blade as to not needing his weapon for the moment.

Guardian (Y/n): I need more fighting space.

With that, Guardian crouched down and pushed off hard to chase after Discord. IF heads to where Guardian used to be and see that he was already gone. IF looks at Neptune, Blanc, Vert, and Noire with a nervous chuckle.

Captain IF: Was he... able to do that before...? The whole... different look and stuff...?

Neptune: Yeah, funny thing though... We can do that too.

IF becomes more shocked by this and takes a deep breath.

Captain IF: Already down the rabbit hole this far, IF... Might as well keep going.

IF heads over and checks the device's countdown. It was down to three minutes left.

Captain IF: Okay... Riddle... Riddle... Why a riddle in the first place...?

Noire: You're asking us? You're the cop...

Captain IF: Well, more heads are needed right now!

Vert: Two minutes and thirty seconds left. Think... Why talk about three things that give people to believe in,-

Blanc: -but give three that mean the opposite of what's given...?

Neptune: Um... I'm not good with riddles...

Noire tries to think and reads the riddle again.

Noire: "In the beginning; there is peace, hope and faith. But when all of that is lost, it turns into horror, despair and loss of faith. When these three become known, what does the world become filled with..." Ugh... This sucks!

The group tries to think as the clock counts down. IF comes up with an idea and gets close to the device and reads the riddle to herself again. One minute remained.

Captain IF: Three... Changing them from what they are to something different... Change...

IF tries to remember what she was told about from her talk with (Y/n) as an idea comes up. Reaches the panel of the machine and begins to input the code.

Captain IF: To change the way things are... the answer is: "Chaos."

The computer analyses the answer and clears it. When the countdown stops, it was at ten seconds left. The group sighs with getting the device to shutdown as everyone around town was safe from it. Neptune looks at If with a question.

Neptune: How did you figure out it was "Chaos?"

Captain IF: Well, given who the enemy is, I had to remember what I was told within a short time. The riddle talks about changing three good things, and then turn them negative. When no other hope or way of being in peace, "Chaos" takes place in the world.

Noire: Good job.

Noire and IF high five each other, while Neptune jumps behind IF to give a hug.

Neptune: I knew you would come through for us, even if you're not the Iffy I know.

Vert clears her throat and gains the others' attention.

Vert: What matters is that, we were able to stop it before it went off. By doing that, this town is safe, except for one person still...

Knowing what Vert was talking about, the five of them get up and begin to head to the nearest exit of the building to get back outside with Shadow following close behind. They wonder if Guardian was okay with who he was facing.

Location: Outside the mall, Downtown.

Time: Night.

Going back to when Guardian went to chase after Discord, Guardian was pushing energy to his feet to keep making footholds in needing to ascend higher and higher into the sky. When Guardian catches up with Discord, his enemy was hovering in the air with the jet pack Discord had equipped while having their arms crossed over their chest. Guardian makes one last jump before creating a platform to be on even ground with Discord, letting them stand on the platform.

Discord: That wasn't nice for what you did to me down there.

Guardian (Y/n): To be honest Discord, you left me with no other choice than to do that.

Discord: Hmph. No matter. Once I finish you off, you can already guess what happens if you fail.

Guardian (Y/n): Trust me, I have no plans in submitting to the likes of you, asshole. You attacked innocents today and your men killed many of them. Most of them being unable to fight back...

Guardian growled and glared at Discord, pointing to them in making a declaration.

Guardian (Y/n): You are hereby charged for the deaths of the innocents of my world! As long as I live, you will deal with me, and me only!

Both were quite for a few seconds and then Discord begins to laugh.

Discord: You think I care for what happens to the people of this small, pathetic world? They mean nothing to a person with true power. We are like gods on this pitiful planet! Why protect those that don't even know who you are?!

Guardian (Y/n): Because you people don't know where the line is drawn and involve my world in our fight!

Guardian had enough and decided to make the first attack making Discord guard against the attack. Guardian threw another punch with Discord leaning to their left to dodge the next one and grab Guardian's arm. Discord then proceed to toss Guardian over their shoulder in an attempt to throw Guardian off the platform. Guardian counters by twisting his body to land on his feet. Discord charged at Guardian as he dodged a right straight from Discord and fed their momentum to try and trip them. Discord doesn't go down either as they do a cartwheel to recover on their feet. Guardian closes in on Discord and tries to kick low and then kick high. Discord blocks the attacks while Guardian kept putting pressure by sending a barrage of kicks at his enemy. Discord finding their opportunity, they grab Guardian's leg and tossed him off the platform.

Discord: Happy trails! See you next fall!

Guardian: Wrong! You're coming with me!

Closing his hand, Guardian makes the platform disappear under Discord, making them begin their descent through the sky.

Discord: You damn brat! You'll regret doing that!

Discord activates their flight mode and dived down at Guardian. Discord plows into Guardian and begins to fall faster through the air. Both of them begin to exchange punches off one another as they descend down to Earth fast. When they enter the city, both of them slam into a building and bounce off of it to continue falling. This did not go unnoticed by citizens nearby as they saw Guardian and Discord crash to the ground. People were running away in fright as Guardian gets up slowly as some of his armor was damaged from the impact of the fall. Discord is able to get up first and walks over to Guardian. Discord picks Guardian up by his back and throws him far into a light post and crashes into a car. Guardian sits up slowly trying to recover and sees Discord charging in fast at him. Guardian gets off the car and picks it up, getting his balance he throws the car at Discord who proceeds to jump over it. The next instance, Discord gets hit by an energy blast and falls on their back. Guardian rushes over to Discord, picks them up by their legs and begins to spin around quickly.

Discord: Augh! Let go of me!

Guardian (Y/n): Have it your way.

Guardian lets go of Discord and sends them flying into the wall of a building. Discord's armor is beginning to show some signs of damage, but can still fight. Discord recovers and breaks a chunk of concrete off and lifts it up. They throw it at Guardian, prompting him to get ready and punches the slab of concrete. To Guardian's surprise, Discord used the object they threw for cover to get in close proximity of Guardian again. Both channeled their energy to their fists and began to send a barrage of punches at each other. Each punch they exchange creates a shock wave from the force of their punches.

Guardian (Y/n): ORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORAORA!

Discord: MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA! MUDA!

Both pull their fists back and then sent their punch forward. Their fists didn't collide against each other. Instead, Discord was able to avoid getting hit in the face, but Guardian takes a solid hit in the face, his visor breaking upon impact of the attack. The attack sends Guardian flying away as Discord gave chase to go after their target. In a police vehicle requested by IF, Iris was filled in on what happened in the mall as the group was now trying to look for Guardian. In the next few minutes, they saw him sailing across the sky to their right being followed by Discord.

Noire: There he is!

Blanc: Not only that, but our metal headed enemy isn't letting up on their attack just yet. Going for a combo it seems.

Iris: Iffy, hurry!

Captain IF: I know, I know! I'm on it!

The group begins on following the two, as Guardian is sent to where a construction site is located. The ground gets damaged from the hard impact he took and slides across it on his back. He looks up to see Discord flying at him fast and rolls out of the way to get into as crouched position to begin drawing his blade.

Discord: Oh, no you don't.

Discord sends chains at Guardian as they wrap around his blade. Guardian tries to free his blade, but Discord pulls it out of his hands. With Guardian losing his blade, he was forced to keep using his power to create Energy Blades. Discord charges in toward Guardian to make a downward swing at their target, Guardian blocks the attack by crossing his blades together. Discord pushes out more energy to increase their strength and pushes down more on Guardian, making him struggle in holding his guard.

Discord: I can see you struggling. I know you're getting close to your limit.

Guardian (Y/n): S-So what...?!

Discord: Once you reach your limit, you will lose your life. But don't worry, you won't be "lonely" for long. Once I defeat you, I'll kill your family and love ones next!

Guardian gritted his teeth and yelled, pushing out energy to hold his ground against Discord.

Guardian (Y/n): If there's one thing you shouldn't do, is threaten someone's family! Leave them out of this!!

Guardian pushed back against Discord and radiated energy from his body.

Guardian (Y/n): As long as I live and breathe, you won't go near them!

Guardian retaliates by pushing Discord's sword off his blades and kicks Discord away. Discord growled and began firing shots at Guardian, who dodges each one. Guardian notices a stray chain nearby and tosses a blade in his left hand toward Discord to distract them for a moment. He heads towards the chain and grabs it to pick it up. Guardian wraps its around his arm and slices at the ball of energy directed toward him in half.

Guardian (Y/n): I'm giving you one last warning! Stop this now, or I finish this!

Discord: Then you better be ready to take my life! Because I WILL kill you!!

Discord charged in toward Guardian as they began to exchange blows with one another again. Guardian jumps away to fire an Energy Shot at Discord's feet to kick up the dust around them.

Discord: Ragh...! Hide all you want (L/n)! I'll find you no matter where you go! I will hunt you down to the end of the world if I must!!

Guardian (Y/n): You won't need too...

Discord heard Guardian behind them and readied their blade, but when moving their foot slightly, some clinging of metal was heard.

Guardian (Y/n): I only needed that to buy me the smallest amount of time... Enough time, to do this!

When the dust clears Discord could see chains on the ground around them. Making quick motions with the chains, Guardian brings the chains up and wraps them around Discord. Guardian begins to focus his energy through the chains to strengthen them so that Discord couldn't get out. The more Discord tried to force their way out, but Guardian wouldn't give them an inch to move. Guardian was standing next to the blade he had earlier, and picked it up.

Guardian (Y/n): It's over. I've tried talking to you in hopes of finishing this battle on better terms... But that time has passed now. I promise to make your death swift and painless... I'm not that kind of man to torture someone...

The sheath on Guardian's back begins to shift and move to his left side. He gets into a stance and keeps holding the chain to keep Discord from escaping. Guardian sheathes his blade and begins to charge up for his special attack. The sheath gains a (A/c) glow with Guardian generating the same energy with it. Discord tries to struggle even more, as their attempts were failing. Discord stops struggling as Guardian kept charging up his attack, but begins to laugh.

Guardian (Y/n): What's so funny?

Discord: I can still get out of this you know...

Guardian (Y/n): Yeah...? I'd like to see you try...

Guardian finishes charging his special up and was about to draw his blade to use Flash Slice, but before he could, he next feels an intense shock coursing though his system and yells in pain. Guardian loses his focus as his special attack and the energy going through the chain disappears. The chain begins to unravel, showing that Discord was holding onto the chain to send an electrical current through it and shock Guardian.

Discord: Funny thing about metal, it acts quite a good conductor instead of doing it in a field. You've lost in the battle of wits! You didn't trap me at all, you trapped yourself!!

Discord intensifies the flow of electricity and shocks Guardian more. Guardian let's out a bloodcurdling scream, just as Neptune's group stopped and got out of the car. They could see lights of the electricity going off and heard him yelling. They all had worried looks for Guardian's safety, mostly Iris the most.

Iris: (Y/n)...!

Worried for her son's safety, Iris gives Abby to IF quickly.

Iris: Iffy! Keep Abby here! I don't want her any closer than this!

Captain IF: R-Right... be careful...

Abby: No...! Mommy!

Iris began to head towards where Guardian was with the CPUs joining right behind her.

Vert: Iris, I understand you're worried about (Y/n)'s safety... But-

Iris: I'm not listening to a damn thing, Vert! I lost my son once! I'm not about to lose him again!

Neptune looks around when she notices the construction utilities being here. She looks towards the readers with what she had to say.

Neptune: Why do I get the feeling I foreshadowed something in Book 1?

With Guardian, he was still being pumped up with electricity and got onto his knees from the pain, still yelling in pain. When Discord stops the flow of electricity, Guardian stops yelling and twitched each time electricity briefly popped up. Guardian hangs his head down and glows in a bright light, before reverting back to (Y/n) once more and passes out from the intensity of the electrical shock he took in. (Y/n)'s skin was burnt from the electricity he took in, while some instances he would twitch from the electrical feeling he experienced. The group finally gets to where (Y/n) and Discord is, but to Iris's horror, she sees (Y/n) flat on the ground. The CPUs had terrified looks along with Iris.

Iris: (Y/N)! NOOOOOOO!!

Discord looks up and begins to laugh, seeing the CPUs and Iris like this.

Discord: Well, if it isn't the mother of this brat and his CPU allies. Come to see my latest work? I'm happy to have an audience see my work.

Discord laughs evilly, then proceeds to step on (Y/n)'s arm left arm and puts pressure on it. By putting pressure on it, (Y/n)'s body was sensitive to being hurt and yelled out slightly. Iris tightened her fist and had an angry look on her face.

Iris: You... Bastard!

Iris wanted to charge in toward Discord, but Noire and Vert were trying to keep Iris away.

Iris: Damn it...! Let me go...!

Noire: Iris, no!

Vert: You'll kill yourself if you go fight Discord!

Discord laughed more, stops hurting (Y/n) and begins to walk towards the group. Getting in the way, Neptune and Blanc draw their weapons out to get ready for a fight. Discord stops walking from them doing that and points at them.

Discord: You still want to fight? Even when your one hope lies defeated in front of you?

Discord then gestures to (Y/n)'s unconscious form to prove his point. Blanc grips her hammer more and glares at Discord more.

Blanc: Even if we don't have a chance... (Y/n) would want us to try! He wouldn't want us to do nothing and just accept our situation... If our roles were reversed, (Y/n) would fight to his last breath!

Noire nodded with Blanc's statement.

Noire: Blanc's right! We wouldn't be here if it wasn't for (Y/n)'s determination to do what's right.

Vert: Try and take us down, but be prepared if we get back up. We won't let you have your way!

Neptune: You don't get it, Discord. No matter how strong you get, it won't scare us. (Y/n) fought for his friends and did anything to keep them safe. It may have got him into troubling times, yes... But he gave it his all just to see it through! The friends he has made got him this far, we won't let you just do what you want!

Discord glared at them, feeling their rage rising higher and higher.

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Discord: Shut up! SHUT UP, SHUT UP, SHUT UP! Die damn it!!

With Discord losing their patience, they began to send chains of energy to at Neptune.

Blanc: Neptune! Look out!

Blanc pushes Neptune out of the way and tries to hit the chains, but becomes trapped in them. Falling to the ground from the lack of balance.

Blanc: Augh! Damn it! I hate these things!

Vert and Noire keep Iris back as they draw their weapons out to hurry and join the fight. Neptune jumps and dodges some of the chains. Neptune then lands on the ground makes a break for Discord.

Discord: Try all you want! You all will DIE here!!

Discord sends more chains at Neptune, but Vert appears attack the chains and throw her spear at Discord. Discord dodges the attack and focuses on Vert to tie her up next. This allowed Neptune to keep going in circling around Discord.

Discord: Augh! Stand still!

Neptune dodges left, jumps up and pushes off a wall to keep evading the chains. Noire was also making sure she didn't get caught by Discord's chains as she activates a skill to draw Discord's attention.

Noire: Tornado Sword!

Noire changes her weapon by focusing her energy and slashes toward Discord, catching them by surprise. Discord blocks the attack and focuses more on Noire, who tries to dodge the chains Discord sends her way, but soon gets caught in them. With having to focus on Noire, it opened up an opportunity for Neptune to get in close and slice Discord in the back with her blade.

Discord: AAAARGH! YOU LITTLE BITCH!!

Discord exchanges attacks with Neptune, but soon ends it quickly, with Discord kicking Neptune away. Iris jumps into Neptune's path to help cushion her impact, but chains then wrap around both of them to make them fall to the ground. At this point, all five of those able to fight or move, had been restrained of their movement. Discord was furious as Neptune, who had a victorious look on her face, had gotten a hit off on them.

Discord: YOU! HOW DARE YOU ATTACK ME?!

Neptune: Heh. If I didn't have my team, I wouldn't have been able get a good hit off you.

Discord: Well, guess what? I've had ENOUGH of seeing that smug look on your face and everyone else that is with that idiotic fool!

Discord points to (Y/n) an energy envelops around Discord in a dark aura.

Discord: I'll obliterate all your hopes and faith! By killing (L/n) himself!

Discord begins to fly up, making the group wonder what Discord will do next. The group begins on trying to struggle out of the chains, but was having little affect. Iris tries to call out in an effort to try and get (Y/n) to wake up.

Iris: (Y/n)! Wake up! You're in danger! You can't pass out at a time like this! You'll die again if you don't get up and move!! (Y/N)!!

(Y/n) was unresponsive as a red light flashed on his communicator. The status effect he got this time, was being in a coma once again. The group still tries to struggle as Neptune looks up and something catches her eye.

Neptune: You know, this is the longest foreshadowing I have ever done in my life... And this is saying something... I mentioned about this in Book 1... Wait... would Discord be "Dio 2.0" then?

Noire: Neptune, what's that supposed to-?!

Before Noire could finish her sentence, Discord's voice rang through the sky.

Discord: ROAD ROLLER DA!!!

Noire: Oh, now this is just ridiculous!!

Discord come flying down while holding a road roller and heading toward (Y/n). With (Y/n) being unconscious and unable to move without help, he is surely to die if nothing is done about it. Iris was wanting to break free and go save her son, but had nothing to help her get out of the chains that binded her. With the road roller coming ever closer to (Y/n), time had slowed down, as Iris yelled one last time to her son.

Iris: (Y/NNNNNN)!!!

When the road roller comes down, dust is kicked up into the air from the force of impact it had. With hearing the sound of heavy impact being heard, Iris began to cry as the image of (Y/n) being crushed was in her mind. Discord began to have a soft chuckle and then began to bellow out into a laughter.

Discord: FINALLY! I am rid of this annoying pest once and for all! First killing the idiot, then the world! No one , and I mean NO ONE, will stop me!!

Just when Discord was gonna have his way, something unexpected happened next.

???: On the contrary, I think NOT...!

Discord: Wh-What?!

When the dust settles, the road roller had impacted with something, but not against (Y/n). A couple of hands could be seen as it left a deep impact with the road roller, being held back from crushing (Y/n), surprising everyone nearby. Iris was the most surprised of them all with her son being safe. Vert looks toward Noire with a thought on her mind.

Vert: Huh... Guess that scarf IS lucky, after all.

Blanc: Noire... Is there something you've been hiding from us...?

Noire: Don't encourage what (Y/n) said back at the house you two! I don't even know myself what just happened!

Neptune: Getting a lot of JoJo vibes here...! Been a lot in this chapter really...

Iris: B-But... H-How...? I thought...?

???: Your son is safe, Mrs. Now, let ME handle this.

Neptune: Wait... I know that voice from somewhere...

Electricity begins to show as a figure could be seen. The more the electricity goes off, the more the individual is shown. When the individual is shown, it was that of a robot. The robot being Mirasashiro himself. Mira's feet have been drilled into the ground to have kept him in place to avoid any sudden movement and grip he had.

Neptune: M-Mirasashi?! Wow, didn't see that plot twist coming.

Mirasashiro: My name is Mirasashiro...

Discord becomes mad and jumps off the roller and approaches Mira, as the robot himself pushes the road roller off to make it tilt the opposite direction of him and (Y/n) to its side.

Discord: I don't care what your name is at all! Get out of the way and I won't kill you! You will NOT deny me of my kill!

Mira releases his feet from the ground to look at Discord. Mira crossed his arms and began to think on Discord's words.

Mirasashiro: Let's see... How about... I refuse.

Mira quickly punched Discord in the stomach to push them back away from (Y/n) and stands in Discord's way.

Mirasashiro: I am Mirasashiro. A skilled warrior from my time, but I even have my honor in protecting my friends.

Mira looked at (Y/n)'s unconscious form and remembers what they talked about in the base back in Hyper dimension.

(Y/n) (Flashback): If it could have been possible, maybe we could've been friends too... If the situations were different that is...

When the flashback ends, Mira looks back at Discord with a glare.

Mirasashiro: I have done many things I can't atone for... But, if there is one thing... I won't let you harm this child!

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Mira gets into a combat stance, while Discord growled and gripped their sword tightly.

Discord: Then you can die with (Y/n), and those connected to him!

Discord begins to charge at Mira, who also charges in toward Discord, creating an energy shield on his left wrist and a blade extending from the top of his right wrist. Both collide against each other to create a shock wave. Sparks fly from each attack that connects to each other. Mira delivers a hard blow to send Discord sliding backwards slightly, but they don't let up on their attack. Discord fires energy balls at (Y/n)'s body, but Mira acts as a shield to defend him.

Discord: Insignificant robot! You will not deny me my right to kill (Y/n) (L/n)!

Mirasashiro: Talk all you want. But I know where I need to be better than anyone. You will NOT get passed me!!

Discord: Oh, yeah? YOU AND WHAT ARMY!?

Neptune looks at Iris and was giggling from Discord saying that.

Iris: What's so funny?

Neptune: They shouldn't have said that. No one should EVER say that. Causes problems for them really.

Discord charges at and readying their blade to attack once more. Mira only glared at Discord for their actions and with their decision.

Mirasashiro: THIS army, is what I have.

Mira pushes a button located on his wrist, as the drones he used in Hyper dimension come out of camouflage, surprising Discord by how many popped up. There were twenty drones surrounding Discord all together.

Discord: What the hell?!

Neptune: Knew it~!

Mirasashiro: You didn't think I had any tricks up my sleeves as well? I may have honor, but when my FRIENDS are in danger, I must be ready for any situation! Now! Twenty Drones Assault!

The drones lock on and begin to fire at Discord, who begins to jump and block the shots. Some of the drones get behind Discord and keep firing down on them. Discord yells from getting hit, gets weaker with each shot landing on them while Mira walks toward them slowly.

Mirasashiro: When I had designed these weapons, they were meant to protect those I cared for... I had made friends that gave me a second chance when I didn't deserve it back then...

Mira remembers the times he had with those he had cared for about who he talks about.

Mirasashiro: But now, I was being used like a weapon and told to attack whoever was supposed to be my enemy.

Mira thinks about all the times he had used his gear to harm those around him, screaming in terror from the harm he would do under Dionix's orders, until he met (Y/n).

Mirasashiro: But no more! Now, I have a NEW purpose! A purpose that is worth dying for! The weapons I use now, will protect this child and those he cares for, with my life!

Mira picks Discord up with both hands, who which struggles on trying to get free from Mira's grip.

Mirasashiro: Go back to your master and tell him this... (Whispers) The Shalla I know, is gone now. Goodbye... Old friend.

With that, Mira charged up his arm to throw Discord, sending them flying through the air and out of the city. With Mira having assisted the group, they were safe once more. Mira snaps his fingers to have his drones fire a single shot each on those entrapped by Discord's chains and free them. The drones then began to administer a healing field around those that were conscious while the drones only healed (Y/n)'s wounds, but not the status effect. The group gets up while Mira heads over and checks on (Y/n)'s condition.

Mirasashiro: Hmm... (Y/n) is healed for the most part... Although... The communicator he wears is flashing red with the word "Coma" on it. Does this mean anything by chance?

Iris became shocked hearing this as the CPUs drew their weapons out. Getting ready to fight if anything.

Blanc: Why are you here?!

Mira looks at the CPUs and sighs. He stands up, with his arms raised and faces them.

Mirasashiro: Do not be alarmed... I am NOT your-

A slamming sound could be heard as the ground breaks apart and stops right at Mira's feet. This does not surprise Mira as this was to be expected. The person responsible for that was Blanc.

Blanc: Not our ENEMY?! I don't care if you got a screw loose or something! What you did for trying to kidnap Rom and Ram back in our dimension, they almost became test subjects for that stupid Chaos Mist! Give me one good reason why I shouldn't beat the living crap out of you!?

Mirasashiro: Instead of yelling at me and being on your high horse CPU, how about you worry about (Y/n) first! He needs help rather than trying to start a fight with me right now!

Mira then steps away while the CPUs keep their eyes trained on him. When Mira was far enough from (Y/n)'s body, Iris and the CPUs move closer to (Y/n), but still be ready to fight Mira if he chooses to attack. Iris lifts (Y/n)'s body slightly and have him lean against her. Mira was sad to see (Y/n) in such a condition.

Mirasashiro: PLEASE listen... I'm really trying to-

Blanc slams her hammer on the ground again to shut Mira up and does just that.

Blanc: I don't care if you tried to help us out or did it for your own gain... (Y/n) might be thankful about for you helping him out, but I'm not so forgiving yet from what you did last time. Just because you helped us out one time... Does not redeem you of the many crimes you did on your own free will!

Mira looked down knowing what Blanc meant. During his time being in Dionix's group, he has done many things that were unforgivable. He knew the CPUs had no reason to trust him at all from their interactions in the past. With Mira feeling unwelcomed by the group, he turns around and begins to walk off, but not before Iris says something to him.

Iris: Thank you... For saving my son... Mira...

Mira stops in his tracks, but doesn't look back. If the robot could make any facial expressions, it would be that of a happy one.

Mirasashiro: You're welcome...

Electricity envelops Mira as he disappears and leave Iris and the CPUs alone with (Y/n).

Iris: So... That was... the robot you talked about before... Mirasashiro, right...?

Neptune: Yup. But... it's odd.

Noire: What do you mean Neptune?

Neptune: When (Y/n) encountered Mirasashi and sometimes with me, he was our enemy... What's different about him now...?

Vert: A question for another time Neptune... For now... we need to get (Y/n) help...

(Insert Pray by Haruka Chisuga)

Iris looks at her son and lifts him up to begin carrying him with the CPUs to following close behind her. When they return to where IF is, Abby had fallen asleep with Shadow on her lap, while IF stayed awake for the group. When IF sees them, she heads over to see if (Y/n) is okay.

Captain IF: Hey! What happened?!

Iris: We're heading home. I'll explain on the way.

Captain IF: Uh... Y-Yeah, sure thing...

On the way home, Iris explained what happened in the construction sight, IF was making sure she understood what happened to get a clear concept of what's going on.

Iris: IF, is our good doctor available tomorrow?

Captain IF: Hmm... Not for tonight and two more days. But after that, she should be by then. Why do you ask?

Iris: Last time, (Y/n) didn't request on going to the hospital when he returned home from the other dimension he came from with the girls. With him passed out and getting hurt again... I just want to know if he'll be okay...

Noire: B-But Iris...

Iris looked back and gave a look at Noire, being quite serious on doing what she plans to do.

Iris: I'm having my son be checked by an actual doctor this time. But it'll be with someone IF and I can trust. (Y/n) is still my son as far as I know it last I checked. Let me do what I can for him as a mother... Please...

The CPUs looked at one another and let it go. Knowing they could trust Iris with her decisions. Before the group gets to the (L/n) family household IF talks to Iris real quick.

Captain IF: Iris... I don't know what you, (Y/n) or anyone else is involved with, but... *sighs* Whatever the hell is going on here... This has become MY problem too... Just be glad I've seen enough weird crap to believe in all of this to help you all out...

Iris: I know, Iffy... and thank you.

Captain IF: Please... Thank your son... If not for him... I'd be dead if (Y/n) didn't care enough to protect me. Your son isn't afraid to protect those close to him no matter what.

Iris looked at (Y/n)'s unconscious form in her arms and kissed his forehead.

Iris: I know... He may not know how proud of him I am... But he's made me the proudest mother to have had him...

When they returned home, IF left for the night and Iris carried (Y/n) to his room while the CPUs filled Jasper, (Y/n)'s father, what happened. Shadow was placed next to (Y/n) up on the bed, while Iris still had slight worries for his well being. With everyone turning in for the night, just how long will (Y/n) be unconscious for?

Dimension: Hyper.

Location: Dionix's base.

Discord returns to the base, being battered and bruised. Dionix looks out the window, but then looks toward Discord.

Dionix: So, how did the mission go?

Discord punches a wall in anger and yells at Dionix.

Discord: What do you think, you bastard!? Plus, I think you forgot to tell me that (Y/n) was being guarded by another enemy!

Dionix becomes very confused by this as there was no reports of this.

Dionix: What do you mean...? As far as I know, the only other people that can truly help him is the CPUs.

Discord: I'm talking about a dumb shitty ass robot, who has an array of drones to use that interrupted my final kill on (L/n)!

Dionix become surprised by this, knowing who Discord was talking about.

Dionix: Mira...

Discord: Even gave me a message to give to you.

Dionix: What message?

Discord: Said; "The Shalla I know, is gone now. Goodbye... Old friend."

Dionix was quiet for some time. He gave his back to Discord to walk away.

Dionix: Leave me alone...

Discord: What...?

Dionix: I SAID TO LEAVE ME ALONE SHIT HEAD! LEAVE THIS ROOM! NOW!!

Discord left the room, not wanting to take any more beatings than they had for now. The night was filled with many explosions with the occasional yelling of a certain someone that's pissed off.

Chapter 14. End.