"Then nothingness was not, nor existence. There was no air then, nor heavens beyond it. Who covered it? Where was it? In whose keeping? Was there then cosmic water, or in depths unfathomed?" - Unknown

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Pride Rock Air Force Base

Lion King Realm

May 23st, 2020

1:25 PM

The briefing room was filled with pilots from all over the multiverse. Today was a big day for everyone because they have discovered the weapon that destroyed the 101st. Everyone was ready to get their revenge on the bastards who killed their fallen comrades. Micheal and Chloe were in the briefing room next to the Galm Team. As for Boss, he noticed that a new squadron recently came from Zootopia. Then, Commander Bogo Came in.

Bogo: "Everyone here? Good, let's get started." [Lights shut off and the projector comes on] "We discovered that the unidentified laser is a long-range offensive weapon codenamed "Gladius". We believed it to be a Heartless Anti Aircraft defense chemical laser weapon developed as a missile defense system. According to our information, the strike zone is heavily guarded by jamming facilities and multiple antiaircraft artillery units."

Bogo showed the multi-aircraft artillery units and jamming facilities on the projector. Everyone was nervous by what they saw, however, their fear was gone within seconds because they were very determined to avenge the 101st and destroy Gladius once and for all.

Bogo: "Your objective is to destroy Gladius. But in order to do that, you must first neutralize the jamming facilities and the anti-aircraft artillery. Considering the importance of your target to the enemy, I'm afraid there's no way to avoid casualties from enemy resistance. In light of this, we have called in reinforcement for this mission. Work together with them to achieve the mission objective...Good luck everyone."

Everyone rushed to the hanger and prepared for the fight of their lives. James & Sora were already in the air circling the base waiting for Boss as he was about to take off. Most of the allies were entering the portal before the Galm team. Blue Squadron was already there.

Control Tower: "Galm 1, you are clear for takeoff."

Boss lifted off as he formed up with Sora & James. He heard someone entering the control tower and taking the mic from the base commander.

Micheal: "Boss, can you hear me?"

Boss: "Micheal? What are you doing?"

Micheal: "Listen, I just want to say this before you go in. Kill the bastards who took the lives of the 101st. Make them pay..."

Boss: "I will..."

With that Boss and his squadron entered the portal as Micheal watched them go while saluting them.

Micheal: "Good luck Boss."

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Cronus, North Tartarus

Underworld Realm

May 23st, 2020

2:00 PM

Boss: "So...you must be our reinforcements. Glad you could help."

Boss and his friends formed up alongside a young Zootopian mercenary squadron known as Raven Team, a flight of four F-14D Tomcats, and joining them was a KC-10 extender from the realm of Mulan. The Raven team was gonna need that after the mission was over. Boss wasn't a big fan of mercenaries, but something was telling him that the Raven team wasn't bad. Just then, one of the members from the Raven team formed up with Boss on his left. It was one of the youngest members, his name was TJ.

TJ: "This is Raven teams number #3. Name's TJ. I'll support you any way I can Galm Team. It's an honor to fight alongside the Prince of Disney." [Flies closer to Boss]

James: [Gets anxious about TJ] "Don't fly too close, Kid."

Raven 1: [Smirks] "Raven 1 to Raven 3. Don't fly too close to the Prince. Otherwise, his guards will take you out with their overpowered T-70 X-wings."

James and Sora activated their KX-12 laser cannons and looked at TJ, who nervously laughed. Boss just smirked and told James and Sora to settle down. This, of course, received a chuckle from the other pilots.

Raven 1: "Also, when do you plan on buying those flowers?"

Raven 4: "Wait too long and another guy's gonna come along and snatch her away from ya...you wouldn't want that to happen, don't cha?"

Raven 2: [Smirks] "Oh boy~"

TJ: "T-This is no time to talk about my personal life!"

Sora: "Huh, Looks like a handful of fighters have come to the rescue."

TJ growled at his squadron who were just laughing at him and Boss couldn't help but chuckle. He decided to save him from the teasing and get everyone to focus on the mission. After all, they were in range of the giant laser weapon.

Boss: [Flies alongside Raven Squadron] "Oi, leave the man be, he's waiting for the right time. Besides, she'll love him even more after we take down Gladius."

TJ: "Thank you, your highness."

Boss: "Galm 1 to Raven 3. Just call me Boss, it'll be much easier for you."

TJ: [Flies alongside Boss and gives him a thumbs up] "Roger, Boss."

Boss gave a thumbs-up back and reformed with James and Sora. Just then, Blue squadron arrived and they formed up with him. They flew for only a few short seconds before a red cone originated on their radar, enveloping their formation, and Boss survival instincts kicked in screaming 'MOVE'!

Boss: "Everybody Break!"

He moved away from the KC-10 and everyone else followed his commander a second later. The blue laser cut through the air like a knife. The pilots in the tanker didn't even have time to scream or cry for help as the beam vaporized them and their plane was turned to nothing but dust. Boss watched the plane disintegrate and finally realized that things were gonna get serious.

AWACS: "The tanker's been destroyed! You're in dangerous airspace, all units Break! Break!"

James: [Growled] "They've started!"

Boss and James started flying towards the far left jamming site while Sora & TJ went after the one directly next to it. Raven squadron went after the third jamming site, and Blue Squadron went at the fourth Jamming Site. Which was further away. All of them were praying that they wouldn't get hit by the giant laser. Boss was keeping track of the laser weapon. As soon as he counted to twelve since the early attack, the danger zone, Boss called it, appeared on his radar and Boss cursed as he sped out of the zone just in time as the laser barely missed him by an inch.

James and Boss were approaching the first jamming site and as soon as they got a lock on, they discovered the electronic counter-measure waves messing with their systems. Forcing them to overshoot. Their ability to lock on the target was no longer an option, meaning only one thing.

Boss: "Galm 1 to all units! The jammers have disabled our ability to missile lock & laser lock-on functions! Anyone who's flying a jet, use your guns! As for the people flying x-wings, switched your KX-12's to manual control!"

Everyone: "Roger!"

Everyone did exactly as Boss said. Boss and James switched to manual control on their KX-12's. They had wicked itchy trigger fingers, as they attacked from above destroying the jamming facilities and all the AA guns, SAMs, and Ion cannons around it. They had the ability to lock on again.

James: "Yeah Baby! Jamming Facility 1 is Down!"

Boss looked at his radar and cringed when he saw Gladius laser cutting through the air trying to take out TJ. They were trying to take care of one stubborn pest.

Sora: "Sora to Raven 3. If you get shot down. Crash where I can't see." [Takes out the jamming facility]

TJ: [Cheerful] "Got it, Leave it to me."

Boss and James were shocked by how dark Sora talked to TJ. They both looked at his X-wing in worry after they assisted him in taking out the third jammer. Something was wrong with him. Normally he'll be all cheerful and fired up. James could see that his posture and attitude change ever since wherever he went a couple of days ago. He was slouching more, snapping at people, and his face looked aloof and distant. He didn't know what was wrong with Sora. As for Boss, he thought that Sora was waking up on the wrong side of the bed. Suddenly, The danger zone showed up again on everyone's radar.

AWACS: "Here it comes! Everyone Break!"

The laser fired and this time, it was at Raven 1 & 2.

Raven 1: "Damm Heartless and their laser tech! Where the hell do they get this stuff?!"

Boss waited for the beam to disappear and flew past the two Zootopian mercenaries. He destroyed the last jammer using the manual control option for the KX-12s. The small octangular building was on fire and seconds later, it collapsed. Everyone regrouped with each other and turned toward the giant weapon, The Sword of Tartarus itself.

Raven 2: "This is Raven 2. Don't hold back, blow everything in sight. Let's send the Heartless running back to their Mamas!" [takes out a Chopper]

James: "All the jamming facilities are down. The main facility is all we have left."

Boss: [Smirks] "Let's go pull the sword from the stone!"

Boss sped toward Gladius, James and the other pilots followed close behind. Just then, Jess spotted a squadron of tie fighters in the distance and they're heading towards Raven team.

Jess: "Boss, I see tie fighters! They're approaching the Raven Team."

Boss: [Notices the Ties] "Jess, go help the Raven team. The second that they engage with those ties, they're gonna get blasted out of the sky! We'll go to Gladius!"

Jess: "Roger that! Blue Team, follow me!"

Jess and her squadron rushed toward the Raven team who were being pursued by the ties. TJ had a tie on his six and was doing everything in his power to dodge the lasers. The tie was just taunting him.

TJ: "Dammit! Why isn't he shooting his missiles? Is he taunting me? I'll teach him a lesson!"

TJ hit the throttle and the tie fighter chased after him. He pulled his tomcat up to gain higher altitude and Jess spotted TJ with the tie on his six. TJ was making sure that the tie was on his six, he was gonna give him a special surprise.

Jess: "Blue 1 to Raven 3! Stop playing around with that Tie! He'll kill you!"

TJ: "Not just yet!"

Raven 1 spotted TJ being chased by the tie fighter after getting cleared by one of the members from Blue Squadron.

Raven 1: "TJ!"

TJ: "Just a little more...GOTCHA!"

What came next, was totally unexpected. TJ pulled off the same Maneuver that Boss did against Shadow 1 over P7R. TJ Skids by the tie fighter, the Tie was too slow to activate his shield. The last thing that TJ saw was the Tie fighter going down in a fireball. Everyone was in disbelief by what they saw. TJ had become the first pilot in Zootopian history, to shoot down a Tie Fighter."

TJ: "WOOOO, How ya like that ya Bastard?! HAHA!!!"

The Raven Team was whooping and cheering for TJ after what they saw. Jess was impressed along with her squadron. The kid had potential.

Jess: "Blue 1 to Raven 3. When we get back from this mission, drinks are on me. Now go help Boss and his team, we'll catch up."

TJ: "Yes, Ma'am!"

TJ turned his Tomcat and went full throttle to help Boss and his team. Blue Squadron and Raven Team we're right behind him.

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Meanwhile, Boss, James, and Sora arrived at the sight of Gladius and what they saw was gonna be a lot of work. They were walking straight to death. 

Boss: "You've got to be kidding me."

AWACS: "Galm Team, attack Gladius! Go for its power facilities and the cannon itself! TJ and the other will be arriving shortly!"

Greg updated their radars and huds to show the targets. Boss ordered Sora and James to attack the secondary power facilities positioned on either side of Gladius while going straight for the four main facilities that were built close to the tower itself. Just then, James spotted railway artillery coming out of the tunnels. The railroad tracks were built in a ring shape that encircles the tower complex. He cursed when they started firing beams at him.

The only positive thing is that his X-wing has a shield that protects him from the laser, however, the Zootopian pilots were easy targets for them. If one of those pilots got hit, it'll be like a knife cutting through a loaf of bread.

James: [Spots railway artillery] "Boss, they've got railway artillery units. Keep ya head up!"

Boss: "Got it. I'll take out the artillery while you and Sora take out the stations."

James: "Roger."

Boss fired a missile at the artillery unit that was closest to him. The Operators inside didn't even get a chance to hop out of the artillery unit before it exploded. Just then, TJ and the others arrived to help out Boss and his friends. They eliminated the remaining artillery units and this operation was going smoothly. Boss destroyed the last one with ease and Gladius's artillery defense is down. 

AWACS: "All railway artillery confirmed down."

Boss regrouped with James, Sora & TJ and started to attack the main facilities. The 4 of them converged on one of the large buildings and each one fired a missile at them. The complex went up in a huge fire and it was a heavy blow to Gladius. Most of the crew inside was charging it up for another attack. Boss turned on his radio to hear what the soldiers inside Gladius were saying.

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Operator: "Power Levels dropping! We've lost one of our power facilities! What do we do Voytechek?"

Voytechek: "Reroute the power lines!"

Operator: "Sir! We lose lines A through C!"

Voytechek: "Then reroute those as well! Gladius will not lose to those low life Allied Forces!"

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Boss shut off the radio and couldn't help but chuckle. The Heartless were running scared. Boss and the others started their attack run and TJ was fired up.

TJ: "All right! Time to pull the sword out of the Stone!" [Destroys the last of the secondary power facility]

The main power facility was just on the other side of Gladius. Boss, Sora, and James sped around the facility and destroyed the final power facility. They also destroyed a power-up facility that eliminated the possibility of Gladius to fire any time soon. TJ and Raven Team watched in awe as the 3 pilots flew through the air like ballet dancers. TJ was fired up.

TJ: [Takes out power facilities] "YEE-HAA!! Main Power facilities are Down!"

AWACS: "Gladius is still charging up, they must have a backup unit!"

Boss: "What do we do?"

Before AWACS could answer, Gladius fired a laser that nearly hit James. Just then, Raven 1 spotted the randome on top of the tower itself. It was the piece of the giant machine that fired the laser.

Raven 1: "We can do this! No, we will do this! Raven 1 to all units! Follow me!"

James couldn't help but chuckle before he, Boss, and Sora followed after them.

James: "Yo Buddy, you've got everyone fired up and believing in miracles."

Boss: [Smirks] "Heh. Just doing what I'm doing."

Boss and the others went back to back attacks on the random. Several explosions rattled the whole tower and the troops inside were feeling the attacks.

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Confused, Angry, and Despair were the words to describe Voytechek right now. Everyone was running around the operating room like headless chickens. Some of them even fled the tower just so they could live. However, Voytechek didn't even budge. Just then one of the operators ran up to him.

Female Operator: "Sir, all of our power facilities are down and the core is beginning to be unstable!"

Voytechek: "...how much power do we have to fire?"

Female Operator: "Just....one more shot sir..."

Voytechek: "Then let's make it count...Aim for the X-wing in black and orange. Let's send him to the Pits of Misery!"

Female Operator: "Yes Sir!"

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Boss was heading straight toward Gladius when he noticed the laser weapon charging up. Everyone around him got out of the zone, Boss However, went straight at it. James knew what Boss was gonna do, however, instead of yelling at him to get out of the way. He just sat back and watched Boss do what he does best. And that's being an idiot and pulling it off.

TJ: "Boss get out of there! You're gonna die!"

James: "Don't worry...he'll be fine."

TJ: "But..."

James: [Smirks] "If anyone can pull off a crazy maneuver and live to tell it, it would be Boss."

Everyone watched as Boss went full speed at Gladius and the laser fired at Him. He dodged the laser as it barely missed him. It kissed the wingtips of his X-wing. Boss destroyed the randome and the mighty Gladius was nothing but a giant defenseless stick. He flew past it and circled around, flying slowly towards the tower.

AWACS: "It's time to destroy Gladius once and for all! Do it Boss! We know you can do it!"

Everyone around him was cheering him on and Boss couldn't help but grin as he went at the tower. Powering up his KX-12 laser cannons to maximum power. He had his hands on the trigger and grit his teeth and anger looking at Gladius.

Boss: [Angry Eyes] "...This is for the 101st."

He pulled the trigger and fired every bit of ammo he had left to take down the mighty Gladius. The metal supporters began to groan & creek in stress as it received hit, after hit, after hit, after hit. The giant tower slowly began to bend to the right as the metal supports began to weaken.

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Inside, everyone was running out of the operating room and Voytecheck was the only one left. One of the female operators looked at him one last time before she ran out of the room to escape the collapsing tower. Voytecheck had tears streaming down his face as he pulled out a picture of him and his wife along with their 13-year-old daughter. He looked at it for the final time.

Voytechek: [Pulls the photo to his chest] "...Forgive me, my love, I've failed to protect you and our daughter. May Hades watch over you and guide you to a better place."

Seconds later, the roof collapsed killing Voytecheck. The great and humble general was no more.

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Boss watched as his missile hit the tower, igniting a stream of fire that spread on the remaining metal supports and finishing it off. Everyone cheered as they saw the tower lean father and father towards the ground before it split in half. Boss flew past the structure and saw people running from the tower before the top half collapsed on them. Boss closed his eyes and did a little prayer to those who got caught under the falling tower. The Sword of Tartarus was pulled out of the stone.

Boss: [looks down on the collapsed tower] "Oh, How the mighty fall."

AWACS: "Confirmed elimination of target. We can even see it from here. Good Job."

Everyone cheered and celebrated as they regrouped for the trip home. The realm portal was 200 miles away from the airspace, so they sent in a second KC-10 for the Raven Team.

TJ: "Right on! Now that's what I call teamwork baby!"

AWACS: "All units, job well done! Everyone is waiting for your return!"

He noticed that TJ was doing drastic aerial maneuvers.

AWACS: [chuckles] "TJ, don't get too excited and crash, buddy!"

TJ: [Zooms past Boss and the Galm Team] "YEE-HAW!!"

****

Pride Rock Air Force Base

Lion King Realm

May 23st, 2020

3:05 PM

By the time they got back to Pride Rock, The leader of the Raven team went crazy when the control tower contacted them to land.

Raven 1: "The Sword of Tartarus has been pulled out of the stone! It was the Prince of Disney who did it!"

The Raven team landed their jets and were welcomed with open arms. Boss and his squadron did a fly-by as they heard the cheers from everyone. James and Boss were soaking it all in.

Boss: "James, you hear that warm welcome?" It's the sweet sound of Victory man! Not bad for a bunch of goofballs, huh?"

James: "Who are you calling a goofball, ya Idiot?"

They shared a laugh as they landed their x-wings. Moka and the others were waiting for them. Everyone went to the briefing room where Bogo was waiting for them. Even Amelia & Aurora were there.

Bogo: "Good job, thanks to your efforts. We now have the Heartless running for the hills. I wonder what their higher-ups are gonna say about this. Although we didn't discover any nuclear facilities, Gladius is no longer a threat. This can be considered a substantial victory for our side." [Looks at TJ and Raven Team] "Head operations has recognized you as "an indispensable component in this war." and express their utmost gratitude and respect. Now go rest up, ya earn it."

Everyone went straight to the cafeteria. TJ and his team were drinking with Jess and her squadron celebrating his historic kill. As Boss and his friends, they were outside playing with the lions again. It's been a while since Boss saw Nala and the others. She rested her head on Boss's lap as usual and Simba rested on Iahfy's lap as well. James was sitting next to Boss as he was eating his favorite food. A Cheeseburger.

Boss: "Man...That was awesome!"

James: "You said bro, that was pretty intense."

Boss: "I think you got the most kills today out of everyone."

James: "Pfft, no way! If anything, I think you did."

Boss: "Nah, but anyway. I'm glad that Gladius is no longer a threat. The Heartless have their backs against the wall. This war will be over soon, I can feel it."

Just then, Boss spotted Micheal and Chloe making their way toward him. Nala noticed them and lifted up her head in curiosity. She jumped down and sniffed Michael and Chloe. The couple froze in fear by the circling lioness. Nala then rubbed against Micheal's leg and he looks at Boss to see what she was doing.

Boss: [Chuckles] "Looks like she likes you, Micheal. I think she wants to play."

Micheal gulped and looked back at Chloe who crossed her arms and frowned at him. But she smiled and extended out a hand to Nala. She did the same thing to Chloe and rubbed against her leg. She then went back to Boss and rested her hand on his lap. The Couple sat next to Boss and James while keeping an eye on Nala.

Boss: "We did it Michael...we avenged your fallen comrades."

Micheal: "Thank you, Boss. I'm sure they would be happy to see that tower fall to the ground."

Boss: "Yeah I guess...." [Notices Chloe] "I believe we haven't met before. My name is Boss, it's nice to meet you."

Chloe: "Nice to meet you too. I'm Chloe."

Boss: "I heard that both of you applied to be Pilots."

Micheal: "Yeah, since the 101st is gone. We decided it was time to try something new. So, we decided to become pilots. We don't know what we want to fly thou. So in the meantime, we're just looking to see what's the right fit for us. Fun fact, we are in the same class as your friends."

Boss: "That's awesome. Did you get a chance to met them?"

Chloe: "Yeah, we did. They were nice. My favorite one is Catherine along with Iahfy."

Boss: "They are nice. If you don't mind me asking, how long were you guys dating for?"

Chloe: [Wraps her arms around Micheal's right arm and purrs] "It's been a lovely first week."

Micheal couldn't help but blush at Chloe's adorableness. Boss laughed as he watched the lovely couple get cozy with each other. Just then, he saw Moka in the distance smiling at a lion cub. Boss's heart skipped a beat and felt his cheeks get hot. She was beautiful, and Boss couldn't take his eyes off her.

Micheal and Chloe noticed Boss looking at Moka and they couldn't help but chuckle. Iahfy, however, noticed Boss looking at Moka and felt her heartache a little bit. She didn't know why but she got up and went back to her room, Leaving Simba to wonder why she left. But little did everyone know, she had a tear stream down her face.

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[10:00 PM]

Later on that night, Boss was going for a late-night stroll around the base looking up at the beautiful stars. It had been a while since Boss did one of his late-night strolls. The night was cool, the sky was glittering with stars and the wind provided a soft breeze. He walked toward Pride Walk which wasn't far from the base.

By the time he got there, he noticed the lions sleeping in the cave and quietly made his way to the top. But as he was making his way to the top, he heard someone singing. He slowly made his way up to investigate. He extended out his hand and summoned his sword. He still doesn't know how he does that. But when he peeked his head over and noticed Moka humming a tone. Boss recognized that tune and hid behind the rocks while listening to her sing.

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Then you came my way on a winter's day

Shouted loudly come out and play

Can't you tell I got news for you

Sun is shining and so are you

And we're gonna be alright

Dry your tears and hold tight

Can't you tell I got news for you

Sun is shining and so are you

****

Boss was surprised by how beautiful she sang the melody. It was like an angel singing a lullaby. 

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And we're gonna be alright

Dry your tears and hold tight

Can't you tell I got news for you

Sun is shining and so are you

****

Boss wished that he could just sit back and listen to her all night. But he does what he normally does. Gets caught. He accidentally kicked a nearby rock as it began to fall down, Moka instantly got up and turned around to face her intruder. Boss gave a nervous chuckle and Moka's eyes were as wide as pancakes.

Moka: [Blushes] "B-B-Boss?!"

Boss: [Nervously Laughs] "Hey..."

Moka: "What the hell are you doing here?"

Boss: "I could ask you the same question."

Moka: "God you scare me, for a second, I thought you were a Heartless creeping up on me."

Boss: "Now that's just rude."

Moka giggled and smiled at Boss. But the second that he looked at her, his heart skipped a beat as the stars behind her glittered, making her even more beautiful.

Moka: [Extends out a hand] "Need a hand?"

Boss: "...Yeah"

They sat in silence for a couple of minutes looking up at the stars. They were glittering into the night. Boss decided to break the ice. 

Boss: "So what was that song you were singing? It sounded beautiful."

Moka: "Back at the orphanage, the head maid use to sing it to us all the time before we go to sleep. I believe it was called Sun is Shining."

Boss: "Sun is Shining huh? Why is it called that?"

Moka: [Looks at the Stars] "To be honest, I don't know why it's called that. Maybe the person was drinking too much and decide to write about the sun. But in my opinion, I believe it's called that because no what you deal with, rather it's through good or bad times. The sun will always shine." [Looks at Boss] "And so will you."

The pair sat in silence as they looked up into the stars. Each one was twinkling like a diamond in the sky. Just then, they both remembered that they had something to tell each other.

Moka & Boss: "There's something that I-"

They both looked at each other in surprise then they talked at the same time.

Boss: "You first."

Moka: "Well, I just want to say that...you did great today and I was watching you from the control room, in fact, we all were, cheering you on and stuff. But...that's not the main thing that I want to say..." [Looks at Boss] "I know that you did it with Iahfy...and...I'm not angry or anything since you're dating nobody. But for some reason...when I found out that she did it with you...it hurt....it hurt like hell. I don't know why....but it did. She told me that she had feelings for you and, if you don't mind me asking....are the two of you dating?"

Boss looked at Moka and looked up at the stars.

Boss: "No...no...we're not."

Moka: "...I see. Since she told you about how she feels about you...I think it's time that I do the same."

Moka took a brave step and pressed her lips against his. Boss was stunned and didn't know what was going on. First Iahfy kissed him and now Moka. She pulled away and pressed her forehead against his. They looked into each other's eyes as everything around seemed to slow down.

Moka: [Blushes] "Boss....maybe I told you earlier. But you're special to me and I really mean it. Ever since what happened to the 101st, I vowed to myself on that day that I'll always be there for you. That's why I signed up to be a pilot. I may be on the ground and earning my wings, but when I'm up there with you....it'll mean a lot more. So...in the meantime..." [Hits his chest softly] "Don't do anything reckless, after all, it is my job to watch over you. Also, I'm in love with you."

Boss was stunned by what Moka said to him. He couldn't help but smirked at her as he pressed his lips against hers. Moka was shocked when he did that. She closed her eyes and lean into the kiss before he pulled away. 

Boss: [Smirks] "Oh don't worry, I won't."

Moka giggled as she rested her head against his shoulder.

Moka: "Boss?"

Boss: "Hm?"

Moka: "Since Iahfy and I have confessed to you, we won't force you to choose between the both of us. We will wait for that answer no matter how long it takes. But, I'll say this." [Stands up and looks down at Boss] "I won't lose Iahfy, remember that. I hate losing after all."

Boss smiled as he looked at Moka, The wind blew against her hair making her more beautiful than ever. He stood up and put his hands in his pocket, looking at the stars. Then Boss came up with an idea, he looked at Moka and walked 3 feet away from her. She looked at him with a raised eyebrow as he looked back at her.

Boss: [Chuckles and Smirks] "Heh, since you said that you hated losing." [Gets in battle stance and summons his sword] "How about you and I go one on one right here, right now? Let's see if you can keep your word."

Moka gave the biggest grin in her life and as she stretched out her arms, giggling at him.

Moka: [Stretches out her arms] "You want to go one on one with me...?" [Gets in battle stance] "Hmph, come at me then."

Boss: [Smirks] "With pleasure."

They started training and they were going out all night long. Boss was getting excited and Moka was having a blast. The night was still young, as the Prince of Disney and the Golden Eye Beauty, were battling it out under the glorious full moon.

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Gravity Falls Forest District

Gravity Falls Realm

11:00 PM

Lifeless. Emptiness. No Hope. Despair. Those were the words that described how Dipper was feeling right now. He lost his sister, his grandpa, and the forest that was his home for so long. Everything was gone in the blink of an eye. Oblivion took it all from him. He hugged his knees and felt the tears stream down his face.

Pacifica was the same way along with his friends. They were put in cages outside of the forest and just below them were Jumping Jacks patrolling the area. The time was 11 pm and Dipper knew what that meant, feeding time for the Jumping Jacks. Every now and then, the heartless soldiers threw big chunks of meat at them to satisfy their stomachs, however, since they ran out of meat and won't get a fresh supply in two days.

The soldiers took the corpses of people that they killed and fed them to the Jumping Jacks. The soldiers laughed as they watched the jumping jacks eat the corpses above Dipper and his friends. They couldn't stay like this forever, they needed to escape.

Soos: [Tries to unlock the cage and fails] "Dammit!"

Pacifica: [Looks at Soos] "No matter how much you try Soos, you'll always get the same results. Even if you did manage to escape, the Jumping Jacks will eat you for Lunch & Dinner."

Soos: "We can just be like this forever! We need to fight back!"

Pacifica: "And how exactly are we gonna do that? It's the four of us against an entire army of Hungry Jumping Jacks and Heartless Soldiers. How are we gonna win against them? Huh, Tell me."

Soos tried to come up with an answer and nothing came out of his mouth, He sat down and felt ashamed of himself.

Pacifica: "That's what I thought."

Dipper: [Mumbling] 

Pacifica: "Did you say something?"

Dipper: [Tears streaming down his face] "It's my fault....I...I wasn't strong enough. I couldn't protect you, Soos, or Wendy. Thanks to my cowardness, I lost Mabel, Grunkle Stand, and many other people in my life. Oblivion...he took everything."

Pacifica looked at Dipper and felt bad for him. It may be true that Dipper was a coward, but he was her coward. It may be true that it was just the four of them, but if there was one person that could light a spark of hope. It would be Dipper. Her attitude changed within seconds as she got up and looked at Dipper.

Pacifica: "Hey look at me." [Dipper looks at Her] "Are you just gonna sit there whine and moan about what happened? Or are you gonna get up and fight back and avenge your friends & Family? Because the Dipper that I know is brave and courageous, not some cowardly bastard. Also, let's not forget. I heard some of the soldiers talking about the Prince of Disney is fighting to liberate us. And he's a Prince! He should be in a castle locked away and protected. But he's risking his own life to liberate us from the Heartless. If he can do it, so can you."

Dipper looked at Pacifica with open eyes as he was surprised to see her talk like that. Normally she'll be sassy and say whatever and stuff, but to hear talk like that. That was something new to him.

Dipper: [Gets up and dries his tears] "You're right. I do need to stand up. If the Prince is fighting for us, so can I. I'm not letting Oblivion take anything else from me. Thanks, Pacifica."

Pacifica: [Smiles at him] "Just doing what I'm best."

Dipper: [Smirks and looks at the others] "Right. Now then, let's find a way to get out of this joint."

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Meanwhile, Oblivion was with the one villain that everyone at gravity falls despised, Bill Cipher. They were outside the town hall, completing a deal.

Bill: "Yes! Finally, you've got rid of the one true enemy that I've been trying to kill for years! How did you do it man?"

Oblivion: [Crosses his arms] "Hmph, He was easy to kill. All you had to do was you your time stop magic and attack him from behind. Now then, I did you a favor. Now it's your turn to pay the debt."

Bill: "Well of course!"

Bill snapped his fingers and two of his minions came out carrying a container. Some of the Heartless soldiers were curious about what was inside the container, however, Oblivion already knew what was inside. The minions opened the container and inside was one of the deadliest weapons in all of Gravity Falls, the memory gun.

Bill: "Here you go, One memory gun ready to go."

Oblivion: [Picks up the weapon and looks at it] "Hm, impressive. You've done well Bill, your debt has been paid."

Just then, one of Oblivion's soldiers entered the meeting room.

Soldier: "My Lord."

Oblivion: "Hm?"

Soldier: [Whispers in his ear]

Oblivion: "...I see." [Looks at the Soldier] "Bring him to me."

The soldier saluted at Oblivion and left. Bill Cipher looked at him with curiosity as the two of them stand in silence for a couple of minutes. The soldier returned with the guest that had arrived.

Soldier: "He's here my lord."

The guest walked up and Oblivion smiled while Bill Cipher just shivered a little bit. The guest was one of the Heartless's greatest fighter pilots and was a master at manipulating people. Plus, he was lead head of the Heartless Weapons Development & Technology. His name is Anthony Pachenkov, Karito Team's #1 and his call sign is Deku.

Pachenkov: [Bows] "My lord."

Oblivion: "Anthony! I'm surprised you made it, how was the journey? Also, I love the suit."

Pachenkov: [Chuckles] "Thanks. My journey was boring as hell. I destroyed a couple of villages on the way here just to keep myself entertained." [Notices Bill Cipher] "Who's the Floating Triangle?"

Bill's Eye twitched in anger and just when he was about to respond, Oblivion looked at him and gave him the death stare that sent Bill into chills. He immediately backed down and knew that there was no way he'll win against Oblivion. 

Oblivion: [Looks at Anthony] "He's another colleague of mine. I just did him a favor and he paid his debt. So, what's the news from the front?"

Pachenkov: "The sword of Tartarus has been pulled from the stone. It was the Prince of Disney who did it, he's leading the charge. Also, I have new information about our new recruits. I think you'll like this one."

Oblivion: "Hm...let us discuss this in private." [Looks at Bill Cipher] "I'm afraid this is where we have to part ways, my friend. Now, remember, you are under my command and you'll do exactly what I tell you to do. Do you understand?"

Bill: [Bows to Oblivion] "Y-yes my lord."

Oblivion: "Good."

Pachenkov and Oblivion left, leaving a scared and sweating Bill Cipher behind. Bill Cipher may be the most powerful villain in Gravity Falls, but deep down, he knows what Oblivion is capable of. If he wanted to, Oblivion could have gone behind him and grabbed any piece of his body and drained his powers. He now realizes that he is at the mercy of Oblivion.

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Meanwhile, somewhere in the woods, Oblivion and Pachenkov were taking a stroll. Pachenkov was telling Oblivion the news about his recruits.

Oblivion: "...Are you telling me the truth, Pachenkov?"

Pachenkov: "...Yes my lord. I am. Sora was there and he wished to join the cause. I was in disbelief the minute I saw him, however, his reasoning was enough to convince me. He also said that he'll take care of the prince."

Oblivion: [Chuckles] "Interesting."

Pachenkov: "You were right all along. He did come back. But, how did you know?"

Oblivion: [Stops walking and looks at him] "His heart was consumed by darkness long ago. He just didn't realize it. No one will be able to save him, he is at a point where he doesn't know what to believe anymore. He doesn't know what's worth fighting for. And Kiari....she may have saved him the last time, but this time is completely different. The second that he tried to attack me when we first met, I hit him so many times that some of my dark magic must have been consumed by his heart."

Pachenkov: "Now...if you don't mind me asking my lord. Once his heart is consumed by darkness, what happens next?"

Oblivion: [Evil Grin] "Checkmate."

Pachenkov: "I see. Is...there a cure for this dark magic?"

Oblivion: "Not even close, my dark magic is like Nuclear Radiation. Once it sticks to you, you'll never be able to remove it. And the only cure that can stop my dark magic....is death."

Pachenkov gave an Evil smile about what Oblivion had told him. He was all into this plan of his and will do anything for Oblivion.

Oblivion: "Oh, I forgot to ask. What about the Fox from Zootopia and the Demon from Tartarus?"

Pachenkov: "They're already in. They're doing exactly what I tell them to do."

Oblivion: "And that would be?"

Pachenkov: "Spread our beliefs to gain more members for our army. I even sent some people to the outer realms as you commanded."

Oblivion: "Excellent. You've done well Pachenkov. Now go back, keep an eye on the Prince of Disney, stay in touch with Sora, and report back to me whenever you can. Remember, don't get spotted."

Pachenkov: [Bows to him] "Yes, My Lord."

They returned to the town to say their goodbyes. As Oblivion watched Pachenkov fly away in his Black A-wing fighter, he spotted Mayhem walking up to him. He noticed that she was covered in blood and assumed that she must have completed her mission. Which is basically securing the realm of Moana and killing the princess. 

Mayhem: "Darling~"

Oblivion: [Smiles] "Hey Mayhem. How was your mission in the Moana Realm?"

Mayhem: "Easy Peasy, Moana stood no chance. Btw, thanks for teaching me how to use the draining technique. It really helped. If you didn't teach me that, I probably wouldn't be standing here right now. And look."

She extended out her hand and all the water from the nearby fountain came rushing at her and started to float around her. She showed off by making weapons and animals. Oblivion was impressed.

Mayhem: [Smirks] "What do you think?"

Oblivion: "Impressive. You really are the queen of fear and darkness."

Mayhem: "Aw...thank you."

Oblivion: "No problem." [Notice blood on her hand and cheek] "Oh, You got some blood on ya."

Oblivion pulled out a small handkerchief and wiped the blood off her. Causing her to blush like crazy. It's been a while since Mayhem saw the handkerchief, she gave to him when they first met.

Oblivion: "There...all better."

Mayhem: "Thank you, Darling."

Oblivion: "Anything for you, my love."

Mayhem: "How did the negotiations go with Bill Cipher?"

Oblivion: "Smoothly, He gave me the memory gun, and now with Pachenkov watching the Prince, we will be able to tell what the enemy is up to."

Mayhem: "What's the next move?"

Oblivion: "Tomorrow I'm going to have a chat with the heartless generals and I'm gonna put up a good show. I'll make them attack P7R, it'll give us time to figure out our plan."

Mayhem: [giggles] "You love acting don't you?"

Oblivion: "Well, of course. It's in my nature."

Mayhem: "...I just realized something. Today is my birthday and you know what that means~" [Blushes and Leans on him] "You promised..."

Oblivion: [Sighs] "I guess it can't be helped."

Mayhem giggled and bit her lip as she dragged Oblivion by the Hand to the cabin that Dipper and his friends used to live in. She put a sign on the door that says "do not disturb." The night was still young as they turned on the TV and watched a horror movie on Netflix. Mayhem turned 22 today and Oblivion's birthday is coming up. June 6th, the day that everything will change.

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Outro Song: Fall Out Boy - The Mighty Fall (feat. Big Sean)

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Phew! That was a hard chapter to write. Thank you! Thank you guys so much for reading! I really appreciate the support from every single one of you. You guys are the reason why I continue to write this story. If It wasn't for you, who knows where I would be by now. I'm forever thankful and can't wait for the next update. Please, keep supporting the story and I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

Chapter 22 in Progress :)