As the swords slammed into Daniel and Loki, Crystia, and Skylar both shout for the boy. And afterwards when the smoke clears they rush over to where the pair crashed to find Loki struggling to his feet the wound in his side keeping him from attacking the girls rushing towards him. He flies into the air clearly in pain. The first to the body being Skylar followed by Crystia then Xenovia who drops Durandal. The group is joined by Tsubasa who seemingly forces her way past the others as he starts a healing spell and is empowered by Skylar doing the same. Crystia meanwhile stands her eyes covered by her hair the temperature of the area rising rapidly.

Loki glances down. "Another one?" He mutters worried.

"Daniel... you cant die. I won't let you... not until I've left first." Crystia mutters.

She takes off her Jacket and as it flies in the wind she reveals her eyes to be a molten red as she leaps into the air the stones under her superheat into molten lave as she blasts fire with every flurry of her attacks as her wings sprout from her back. She forces Loki onto the back foot her flames superheating the air so rapidly that it ionizes she uses this to her advantage controlling the ionized air and launching it in waves at him he's forced to use magical barriers to keep her heat at bay while trying to recover from the wound that Daniel left.

"You'll die for that." She growls. She continues her flurry of attacks as Skylar's eyes widen.

"A simple healing spell won't work." She mutters.

"Then what will?" Xenovia asks.

Skylar looks down. "A life for a life."

The three girls huddled around him all stare at him knowing that if they were to bring him back one of them would have to give their life. They glance up at Loki holding back several ionized beams. They also notice the magical energy of Rias shooting up exponentially. Soon after Enya and the others join them in the crater.

Enya walks closer. "What's wrong?" She asks.

Skylar stares at Daniel. "He's already gone. If we want to bring him back..." She trails off.

"A life for a life huh. Aiden knew this day would come. I just wish it wasn't this early." Joel says grimly. They all huddle around as Joel reaches for the white pendant wrapped around Daniel's neck. He then stops as Durandal is pointed at his throat.

"What are you doing?" She asks, try8ng to mask her pain.

Joel sighs. "I'm breaking the seal Einz placed."

Xenovia hesitates and it's all the time he needs as the seal is broken and as the white gemstone makes contact with the skin of Daniel a bright light glows from the point of contact blinding everyone in the area.

"Daniel!" Xenovia and Tsubasa shout, as the white light engulfs the group.

Character Change

I awaken in a dark barely lit night. In front of me is a small set of doors and surrounding me around this near cave looking place is a wasteland.

"This is new..." I mutter.

Entering past the doors I glance around the room the doors slamming shut behind me. As I walk screens light up showing scenes from what must be either my past or another version of my history.

Sword Master Chapter 13: Her Survival Means More Than My Life (Flashback) (No Longer Exists)

???: CROSSFIRE!

A sudden explosion happens at the back end of the church an alternate Aiden holds Raynare by the neck with Damiean with a sniper aiming the rifle at the other me while a Enya puts her sword up to Freed's neck with Damiean shooting behind me at a Fallen angel who was about to throw a spear at the confused Crystia.

Crystia: Hey what's the people from the Phoenix story doing here they haven't even gotten chapter one out yet they're barely at they're prologue chapter!!

She shouted Confusing the group of three as they looked at Ian for answers

Ian: She can break the fourth wall.

He said in a deadpan expression when Aiden holding Raynare heard that his response surprised the duo

Aiden: So she's the Loudmouth angel and that would make you the blade master Ian Star. The names Aiden Phoenix and I was sent here to take this Bitch with me and kill any fallen angel with her and test your strength by Azazel.

He said as he released her only for Enya to point her sword at Raynare's neck before Damiean aimed the rifle at Freed's head

Ian: Well if you don't mind we're here for something else at the moment.

He said trying to get past Aiden before he grabbed Ian and threw him back towards the front.

Aiden: As I said I'm here on a job and I like to be paid on time so we're doing this right now.

He said as he raised his blade at Ian before sprinting at him and swiftly slashing down only to be parried by Rebellion as Ian summoned another blade.

Ian: Fine then. I shall envelop the darkness and remove all shadows come forth light.

He says summoning Light and jumping at Aiden before doing a flurry of attacks at him all of which are blocked by the Red-haired pure blood but an all to familiar crest appears and Rias and her peerage appear before Rias gasps in shock at the sight of Aiden.

Ian: You know him or something Tomato head?

He asked receiving a terrified nod from the heir to the Gremory Family.

Aiden: So you're with those stuck up high-class pricks."

Aiden said just before he jumping up when a loud bang was heard when everyone turned their heads they spot Freed holding a Holy gun aimed at both Aiden and Ian

Freed: Fuck all of you I can't wait to be covered in your blood Devils.

He said before grabbing his sword and rushing at the duo.

Ian narrowly dodged the bullet and jumped back sending his new blade into his collection before deciding to end this quickly

Ian: All right I've had enough. Reaper!

He said before every person was disarmed and the little girl he came here for was in Crysta's hands before they could even realize what had happened he then desummoned Reaper.

Ian: What I came here for is where they need to be my job is done and so is your contract I'll have a word with hi-

The sound of two swords clashing was heard as Aiden had recovered from the initial shock and had attacked Ian which had been blocked by Kiba

Enya: Enough Aiden we already have what we came for and Kalawarner is nowhere to be found the same goes for Mittelt and Dohnaseek.

The girl said grabbing Aiden by the collar and dragging him and Damiean.

Aiden/Damien: Awww come on Babe/Enya we're just getting started and it just started getting fun.

The two boys said together as they kicked and flailed about trying to escape Enya's grasp.

Ian then turned to where Freed last was and found he was gone.

Ian: Hey are you Alright they didn't do anything bad to you did they?

He asked the little girl who kept close to Crystia before slowly answering

Ember: N-no they d-didn't d-d-do any-t-thing t-to m-me.

She said getting closer to Crystia.

Ian: Hey it'll be ok but may I ask what did mom and dad name you when they adopted you?

He asked still not knowing what her name was.

Ember E-Ember S-st-star are you my b-big b-brother?

She said slowly getting closer to Ian

Ian: Technically yes I guess that would make me your big brother. OOF!

Is all he could get out before Ember jumped into his arms and started crying into his chest.

Ian: There there Ember your survival, means more than my life and I'll protect you no matter what it cost me. I'll protect you until the day I die.

Ember: Big brother promise me you won't let anyone hurt me. Please.

She looked like she was practically begging him.

Ian: Yeah I promise Ember.

He said before hugging the little girl who was still crying into his shirt.

So that was the other me? Another light shines behind me as it states when it's from...

Crossover 1: Animetal - Act III (End of Phase 1)

Jack: Ugh... Hello Star Boy. A little help would be nice.

Thomas: Oh hey Aiden. Can we get some help?

Aiden: You bet ya.
Ian: Of course.

Ian draws the sword from his waist revealing it to have been Excalibur the entire time, Crystia removes her coat her green eyes seemingly glowing, and Lily rolling her sleeves up. Aiden walks through the portal drawing CrossFire before spotting an object on the floor he steps on the edge of it launching it into the air he grabs it mid-air before admiring the object revealing it to be a shotgun pistol.

Aiden: Hm. I like it.

He looks to his side seeing Enya and Damiean on his left looking to his right he spots Einz with the other two behind him.

Einz: Alright. Aiden, you and your team will attack from the left. My team'll attack from the right. Star!

Ian: Yeah?

Einz: Think you can handle taking the direct attack route with those four?

Ian: Humph, Can we.

Aiden: Can yo-?

Ian: Of course we can!

AJ: We can?

Ian: AJ. We can fight him. Our objective is to take the pendant.

AJ: Alright.

Ian: Alright everyone, let's burn this joint to the ground.

Einz dashes forward the first of the group as his fist is caught by Joel as he also catches Aiden's blade before his eyes widen and he moves back slightly avoiding a bullet fired by Damiean and then kicking Null down towards the street below before swinging back up on Enya, Litzy being hit upon Joel twisting slamming Einz into her before he suddenly gets launched downwards as he takes note of Ian holding a new blade.

Ian: Now!

AJ: Lightning Skill! Lightning Barrage!
Thomas: Lightning Skill! Lightning Shot!

The two brothers launch their attacks when Joel turns and swats them with his left hand he recoils feeling a sharp pain in his right hand a bit of numbness in his left turning to the right he spots Jack his blade digging into Joel's hand

Joel: Damn brat!

He grabs Jack by the neck before throwing him into a nearby wall when he covers his body blocking a set of blue flames courtesy of Crystia as Aiden absorbs the heat from the area. Joel, in response, creates ice from his hand and throws it at Crystia when it slowly is melted away by a bubble of water encapsulating it by Lily's hands. Ian dashes downward his blade caught by Joel when he reaches for the pendant he's kicked away and a sudden bang follows as Joel looks down seeing his clothes torn before spotting The blue-haired girl with a gun in her hand

Joel: You bitch.

Einz: Litzy! Move!

Joel attempts to fly down and grab her when he's blocked by Enya who uses her blade to block him from reaching Litzy. As Einz goes for an attack from his blind spot to which he ducks but takes a knee to the face courtesy of Ian who then kicks him across the face.

Joel: Brat!

AJ: Lightning Skill! Dancing Light-show!

The blasts of electricity dance around Joel wrapping around his appendages as it's clear he's struggling to hold Joel back.

Thomas: Lightning Skill! Chains of Bolts!

His own set of electric chains wrap around Joel's body entrapping him even further as the pair of brothers are visibly struggling to hold him down.

Ian: Aiden!

Aiden nods as the pair dash forward before Aiden is blasted back by a blue light when Ian blocks another with his sword when it suddenly stops as he looks seeing a blindfold on Joel's eyes being held in place by Crystia and Lily. Dashing forward Ian is able to get a clean cut on his chest as he falls to the ground, Everyone a few feet away from the White-haired man as they all are either on their knees or hunched over breathing heavily, or under rumble in Aiden's case, they all attempt to catch their breath for a few minutes.

Ian: Okay... he was a lot stronger than I thought he'd be.

AJ: Yeah...

Crystia: Someone... should probably... grab the pendant.

Thomas: I'll do it.

He walks towards the body as everyone sits in a circle when an explosion goes off and Thomas crashes into Litzy and Null. As Ian, AJ, and Aiden (after being excavated by Enya, Damiean, and Crystia) Aiden steps forward before suddenly stopping to see a Einz blocking his path with a hand.

Joel: You, know... I was upset after earlier... now I'm mad.

Joel grabs the pendant and puts it in his hand.

Joel: I'm going to destroy this entire planet and take this back to my lord!

Einz: Joel! Don't do this! We don't know what'll happen if the pendant gets used!

Joel: I don't care! As far as I'm concerned it'll kill you all!

The pendant glows red as it blinds everyone in the area.

Joel: Ahhh!!!

Suddenly and seemingly as quickly as a lightning discharge the light vanished and Joel's screaming ceases.

Ian: What... just happened?

Aiden: I-I don't know...

Einz: He's gone...

AJ: What do you mean "He's gone"?

Einz: He's gone as in, not here anymore...

Ian looks around before spotting the pendant on the ground walking forward he grabs the pendant and looks at the others.

Ian: One of us needs to keep an eye on this thing.

Aiden: I'm not doing it.

AJ: I don't think I'd be best to either.

Einz: I already have enough to deal with. Null. We may need to get some allies. Absor. Can you and Null head to Shatter Star to get some allies. I've heard of a planet that has a civilization similar to this planets. I'll stay here and watch for any more.

Null: Yeah.

Litzy: Fine. Just stop with that stupid name.

Aiden: So What do we all call ourselves the...

AJ: Electric Fire Stars?

Aiden: No. How about the Aveng-
Crystia: Copyright! Lariat!

She slams into Aiden he arm dragging him down hard.

Ian: How about... The Shining Swords of Order.

Crystia: SSO?

Ian: Yeah, why not?

Einz: I like it. And how about this. Before you two go each of us gets a device that allows us to communicate with each other in case of crisis.

Aiden: Ugh... Fine.

Crystia: Well, this was an exciting journey and all, but we should probably get back to our vacation.

Ian: I agree.

Aiden: While you do that. I guess we'll take a few days to relax maybe then we can finally go get that ice cream Crystal wanted.

Damiean: I feel severely underused for some reason...

Crystia: You too?

AJ: Where'd, CR4ZY go?

Jack: Uh...?

Jack: I don't think we want to know.

Thomas: Agreed.

Ian: Well, who's going to watch this pendant?

Aiden: I think you should Ian.

AJ: Seconded.

Ian: Einz? Null?

Einz: Yeah, go ahead. Watch the pendant. But, be very careful about who you let see it. Do not allow the leaders of the factions near it.

Ian: Yeah.

The group all prepare to set off Aiden and co leave through one of Enya's portals as Ian and co send AJ, Thomas, and Jack back to Honnouji as they return to their vacation location.

I continue onwards, Joel was an enemy originally, so giving him the white pendant would be disastrous...

The Master Of Blades: A Blonde Vampire And a new Fallen Angel (No Longer Exists)

Rias: Gasper, please come out. I was wrong to force you out before.

Rias and Issei stand outside the door with Ian standing there reading a book.

Issei: I'm sorry, President. I had to disturb you in the middle of your important meeting.

Rias: It's okay. You all are working hard for his sake.

Gasper: It's scary outside!

Ian: It seems to be having the opposite effect. Here how about this just leave me here with him over the night to talk.

Rias: There's a reason why Gasper turned out like this.
Issei: A reason?

Ian: There's always something.

Rias: Gasper's father is a vampire from a distinguished family, but his mother is human. Vampires care even more about pedigree than devils. As a result, Gasper was discriminated against even in his immediate family. And when he came to the human world, he was treated as a monster. On top of that, he had the troublesome power of being able to stop time. A power he couldn't control. He was feared. No, it might be more accurate to say he was loathed. You don't notice that anything's done to you when your stopped, you know. No one wants to be near someone with that power.

Ian: I see... Gasper was the same as Asia. And Myself to an extent.

Rias: Of course, we know that Gasper wouldn't use the power to do bad things.

Gasper sits in a box all alone as he speaks to himself.

Gasper: I-I don't need power like this. Everyone stops. That's why everyone gets scared. They don't like it. I don't like it, either. I don't want to see my friends' faces frozen anymore!

Rias: I'm a failure as a king like this.

Issei: President! Please leave the rest to me!

Ian: Issei. I already said I'm staying here alone to talk with Gasper so just go home.

Issei: But-

Ian: I know what just ran through your head. When you thought about freezing time.

Issei: But-

Ian: Don't you dare. Just go home. Rias, I'll keep on eye on him. Besides I'm unaffected by his magic. Unlike Issei. I'll take care of this.

Rias: Alright then, Ian. I'll leave it to you. Let's go home Issei.

Issei: But!

Rias: That's an order Issei. We're going home.

Rias transports herself and Issei through a teleportation circle as Ian sits next to the door.

Ian: It's alright buddy. Issei the idiotic perv is gone. It's just you and me now.

Several hours later Ian remains sitting outside the door as he looks outside and see's its night.

Ian: Heh. It's a beautiful night out and yet here we are sitting in a dark room and or hallway.

Gasper: How do you do it?

Ian: Hmm?

Gasper: How can you be so confident in everything you do you even spoke to the leader of the Fallen Angels without shuddering even once.

Ian: Well in all honesty it's because I don't have much of anything to fear from Azazel.

Gasper: But weren't you scared? From anything?

Ian: In all honesty no. I've lived a... weird life. I barely remember my own father who left me and Lily at an orphanage when we were but small children. I lived in that orphanage for years where I met Xenovia, Crystia, and some other really neat people. But that's also where I gained my first fear. The fear of losing everything I had gained while there. And in all honesty, I nearly did. I lost Nova to the church father Freed became a Rouge exorcist afterward and then I left taking only my clothes my sister and my sword with me leaving my best friend behind to look for the girl I liked. Hell if it wasn't for my little sister I probably would've gone the same route as Freed. I spent years traveling and training it's honestly kind of funny to me.

Gasper: How So?

Ian: Simple if it wasn't for any of that I would've never learned of my Sacred Gear. I would've never met Koneko or Kiba, Sona Hell even Issei. If it wasn't for anything from back then I never would've met them. I would still be in the orphanage probably as an adult mistreating kids like those who were in charge while I was there did.

Gasper: But then why aren't you ever scared.

Ian: Because I know that I can't be.

Gasper: You... can't... be?

Ian: Yeah. I have a lot of people who rely on me to be strong for them. So I can't be scared. Well, that and I like to have fun, and being fearful won't allow me to. But there is still one thing. That I will always fear. I will always fear that I'll lose everyone precious to me because of my Sacred Gear.

Gasper: So your afraid that y-you might lose something precious to you because of that power. How can you be that straightforward?

Ian: Easy. I think of those that I don't want to lose. It honestly gives me the will to fight for them and to protect what they cherish and what they love. I honestly feel like I have the weight of the world on my shoulders but that's because I have multiple people who's worlds depend on me being in it. So I can't give in. It's just...

Gasper: Just?

Ian: I never want to see my family or loved ones cry ever again.

Gasper opens the door and looks at Ian.

Gasper: But by doing that you're putting all of their issues on yourself.

Ian: I know and I also know that I'd rather make everyone else happier even if it cost me my own happiness. As long as I'm there to make sure that everyone else is smiling then I'll smile with them.

Gasper: But even if I'm there, I'll only be a bother to everyone.

Ian: I don't think your a bother. In all honesty... you're like a younger brother to me. You're also my friend. Dear God, it sounds like we're in fairy tail!

Gasper: Ian.

Ian: Just relax alright. They may be scary but their all really nice people once you get to know them. And if anything scares you I'll cut 'em to pieces.

Gasper: But...

Ian: Besides. I'm almost positive you don't want to try drinking Issei's blood. Even if it'll help you control your powers.

Gasper: No!

Ian: You know in all honesty I'm kinda jealous of your ability, though.

Gasper: How?

Ian: Are you kidding? Being able to stop time would be amazing! Not only would it make it easier to win a battle should the need arise but I could also pull off amazing pranks on fools and perverts like Issei all the time and they wouldn't even know who did it to them kind of like this morning when I did all that stuff to Issei while he was frozen. I could do stuff like that all the time. Though I guess you should be happy it's me here and not Issei he's probably asked you to help him do something perverted.

Gasper: You're a kind person. No ones ever told me they were jealous of me before. You even came up with multiple concrete examples.

Ian: I guess I did.

Gasper: I thought this power was just something to be hated.

Ian: You fool. Heheheh. We've been given Sacred Gears. Even though this is a fate we cannot escape, I believe we forge our own paths and we decide on how we go about it but that in order to live our lives to their fullest we have to live positively in our minds and hearts. Now tell me do you plan on living your life cursing and blaming it? I want to use my powers to bring peace to this world and whether it's directly through me or my descendants I know that it will one day become a reality. That is my life's goal.

Gasper: T-That's amazing, Ian! To be able to be so positive even while bearing your legendary power... it's something I couldn't possibly think of. Thank you for showing me how you feel,

Ian: Hehe. Stop it, you're gonna make me blush. Doesn't help he looks a girl somewhat...

Inner Ian: No Get the duck away from the thought of traps! And to you readers, I am not gay! Though I have no issue with them.

Gasper: And thanks to you I feel more courage now, too!

Ian: No problem!

Ian perks as he gets a call from the girls (more specifically Crystia)

Ian: Yo.

Crystia(On-Phone): WHERE THE HELL ARE YOU!?!?!

Ian: With Gasper.

Crystia(On-Phone): Why?

Ian: Because I'm the only one he's comfortable with.

Crystia(on-phone): Fine But you owe me double as well as a cuddle session of just me and you tomorrow got it.

Ian: Understood.

Crystia(on-phone): Good.

She ends the call as Ian sighs lowering his head and Gasper peers out from the box he ran to the pair inside the room.

Gasper: She's scary.

Ian: Yeah. She's the scariest out of all of the girls in my house.

The door opens as Xenovia, Asia and Koneko enter.

Xenovia: What's this? You both seem to be getting along.

Ian: Yeah. Why are you all here?

Asia: After we left, we thought we should help take care of Gasper, too.

Xenovia: We tried to think of some things we could do, too.

Gasper: F-for me?

Koneko: Gaspie is our precious friend, too.

Gasper: K-Koneko!

Koneko: Here.

She throws some garlic into the box making Gasper run out, Xenovia puts a paper bag over his head before latching onto Ian's arm.

Xenovia: How's That?

Gasper: Huh? I feel calm somehow. Huh? Huh? It's not bad.

I chuckle looking at that memory not even a memory of my own, however the memories of the past me... the memories of Ian Star... my memories.

Crossover 2: Headrush - Act III (End of Phase 2)

AJ: I'll bring you more than just Ragnarok.

The two rush lunge at each other Style swinging his fist towards AJ who in mid-air ducks under twisting and delivering a solid kick to his side and rolls back. He moves forward ducking a punch when he feels a sudden impact on his jaw he falls backward clutching his jaw he looks up seeing Style standing above him his foot raised. Style stomps downwards missing AJ's face who attempts to jump into the air to attack but is pulled down and dragged through the sand when he's thrown through the sand he comes to a sudden stop slamming into another thing he attempts to stand but falls backward when he hears footsteps approaching from behind and in front.

AJ: Fuck it...

He lays his head back and closes his eyes as a foot lands next to him.

Ian: You did good AJ. Now, it's my turn.

Style: Ah, the holder of the pendant my brother was killed for. Ian was it?

Ian: So another Grant. We didn't kill him, but if you continue, the same won't be said about you.

Style: Okay, I guess you're the bark. But do you have a bite?

Ian: Let me show you.

Ian draws a single sword as he runs forward slashing at Style who avoids, his eyebrow raising from Ian's speed. He attempts a punch that is easily blocked by Ian who then pulls him in planting his knee firmly into the gut of Style. Who responds by wrapping his arms around Ian's leg dropping to his side while twisting Ian's leg causing him to fall with him as Ian drags his sword through the sand kicking it through the air into Styles eyes causing the white-haired male to grab at his eyes as he swings wildly with a single arm and a single swipe Ian covers his face as he's launched back tumbling he tumbles in the sand for a bit when he stands and something feels off he reaches in his pocket and notices the pendant is missing he looks around looking for the pendant when he instinctively ducks twisting around, Ian slices his blade through Style's leg causing him to fall to a knee responding with a solid punch to Ian's stomach making the boy double over coughing up saliva and blood. Style stands reaching for Ian's sword as he's about to grab the blade he grabs Ian by the collar and lifts him into the air.

Style: I've been wanting to do this for so long.

He raises his fist and swings at Ian when suddenly and far to fast for even Ian to see he falls to the desert floor along with Style's arms.

Ian: What the hell?

Style!: D-Damn you, Phoenix. Y-You'll burn. Master NZO will make sure of it.

Ian: NZO?

Style: I won't die! Not without taking you all with m-

A bullet flies directly into his forehead as Ian turns seeing a being with red hair flying away from the group. Ian sits exhausted as he sees Crystia laying a little bit away along with AJ halfway down the crater. He grabs the pair dragging them up. He lifts a Crystia up and carries her piggyback and AJ dragged by his arm in the sand.

AJ: Leave me, Star.

Ian: No way in hell.

AJ: Don't worry, I'll only be gone for a month.

Ian: I am not leaving you in the desert.

AJ: Then leave me in San Diego.

Ian: Why?

AJ: I need to figure something out. It'd be best if I don't return for a little while, I'll keep in touch with you though.

Ian: I'm giving you a month before I drag you back.

AJ: Whatever.

The trip return to San Diego as Ian leaves AJ in the car in an alleyway before teleporting himself along with Crystia back to his house.

NZO? What happened to you all? Continuing down the path another set of two screens shines the one on my left reading

My Reborn Sword Norse Fighting (Definitely Doesn't Exist Anymore)

My immediate focus goes to the screen on my left, as it seems relevant to whatever I was doing just before entering this place.

The group fighting with Loki consists of Ian, Issei, Rias, Rossweisse, and Alibaster.

Rossweisse: I understand! We've made it in time!

Issei: What is that?!

Ian: The Weapon Of Thor, the god of thunder. Mjolnir.

Rossweisse: It brings divine punishment with one swing, the absolute hammer.

Loki: Mjolnir?!

Rossweisse: A message from Lord Odin. If the Red Dragon Emperor or The Blue Dragon Empress is there, leave it to one of them.

Loki: You bastard, Odin!

He goes to fly and attack Mjolnir But is stopped by Saji using his Sacred Gear again and Ian getting him in a full Nelson using the swords.

Saji's: I won't let you go!
Ian: Not a chance!

Rias: Issei!
Ian: Aika!

Issei: Yes, President!
Aika: Right! NightShroud, let's go! Balance Breaker!
NightShroud: Balance Breaker!

Both Aika and Issei reach for the hammer but Issei gets caught by Fenrir as Ian is launched back as one of his swords impales his chest.

Rias: Issei!
Everyone(else): Ian!

Aika is the only one to react in time to catch Ian as they reach the ground he looks to be struggling to stay alive. Coughing up blood. As Crystia abandons the formation with Xenovia and Irina not even bothering with anyone else as she runs for Ian.

Crystia: No!

Ian: Gah!

Upon reaching his body he is just barely able to look up seeing her he cracks a small smile as tears begin to fall from his face as she kneels and grabs his hands.

Ian: H-Hey, D-dear.

Crystia: No, no, no! Stay with me! Stay with me!

Ian: I-I'm sorry.

Crystia: No, you don't have to be sorry for anything. We're going to make it through this.

Ian: I-I'm sorry I didn't keep my promise. To make you a mother. Gah!

Crystia: Shut Up! You will. We will be parents together. Damn it!

Soon after he reaches for Crystia as she slowly leans closer once he's able to reach her face he feels it for a small amount of time as she leans even closer to his slight pulling downward.

Ian: I... love you...

He kisses her giving her his last kiss as the life in his body drains we see as Lily in her rage creates a superstorm her eyes turning white as lightning, rain, tornados begin to tear apart at the landscape. Arthur and his team looking on in utter shock looking wide-eyed at the body as Riley attempts to tend to his wounds both her and Petra trying to keep him alive. Xenovia is then seen reacting without ration blindly attacking the beast in front of her, as Koneko uses her full powers to attack Fenrir. As Crystia slowly breaks the kiss tears streaming from her face, Ian's eyes closed as she starts shaking him.

Crystia: Ian. I... I love you too!

Xenovia: Bastard! I'll kill you!
Irina: Issei!

Everyone having turned their attention to Fenrir as Raynare and Alibaster being the only ones not emotionally attached look on.

Raynare: No. Aiden can't lose another.

She begins to fly towards Ian's body reaching to her back as she pulls out a vial. And begins thinking.

Raynare: I know Aiden told me to never use this but if I don't who knows what the consequences will be.

So I'm always meant to die here? Then what is the rest of this?

Crossover 3 Galactic Stars - Act III (End of Original Phase 3)

Ian, Null, Litzy, and AJ all look at each other just a few minutes ago their watches started flashing red Rei, Sam, Grace, and Ambrose remain helping the civilians escape the city, Thomas and Jack walk towards the group.

Thomas: What's wrong?

Null: Einz's team failed. NZO's on his way here. Alert everyone, prepare to fight.

Ian: So, Aiden failed...

Everyone begins rapidly preparing for combat when a ship enters the atmosphere slowly making its way down, Ian notices only a small number of individuals on the ship many of those individuals having familiar magical signatures.

Ian: Aiden's on that ship.

Ian draws one of his swords as Rei draws schism from its sheath alongside Grace, Sam drawing her blade as Ambrose prepares her Wayward Serenity (Sword & sniper), Leon draws a single sword and Christopher his sword-whip, Crystia stands next to Ian with a red jacket and white short shorts, Lily with a sword in her left hand as she stands slightly behind Ian, and Xenovia next to Ian, Durandal in hand when AJ steps forward with Thomas and Jack to his left and Eva to his right while Litzy and Null just behind everyone.

Ian: He's here.

The ship lands in front of the group as a door opens and NZO walks out standing much taller than the rest of the group. Ian, AJ, and Rei walk forward stepping towards NZO who stares the trio down as they all are face to face.

Ian: Oh Yeah, you definitely look like an NZO. Douchebag clothing looks, and even walk.

NZO: Ian Star, Alan James Mankoi, and Rei Darkend. If you're here then that means that Ryker, Zane, and Tetsuo are all dead.

Ian: They are. Where's Einz?

NZO: Einz has already paid for his insubordination. His remains are being held in my ship. Alongside the survivors of Aiden and the others.

AJ: So, you let them live.

NZO: Of course. Them dying has nothing to do with my plans.

Ian: So, why go after the pendants?

NZO: Simple, with a press of a button, I can correct an injustice. And show that I am supreme.

Ian: An Injustice?

NZO: Years ago, I was the king of a planet. Until a bastard of a man came in and killed my wife and daughter, before usurping the throne for himself. He said that I would be unable to beat him until I wiped half of reality. So that's what I plan to do.

Ian: You'll die trying.

NZO: No, I'll die victoriously.

NZO reaches out for the space pendant hanging around Ian's neck as AJ blocks him using his fist to punch away His NZO's hand as Rei kicks him in the stomach causing him to hunch over from the force of Rei's kick, Rei then lifts a knee into NZO's jaw as Ian and AJ kick him back a few steps he growls as he swings to the right grabbing Rei by the hair before throwing him into Sam and Ambrose when Grace runs forward attempting a swing at NZO who dodges and elbows her in the back of the head he then extends his hand out as a magic circle forms in front of him blocking an electricity attack from Thomas, fire from Crystia and ice from Lily before it reflects back at them he turns slamming Eva face-first into the ground before dodging AJ and Jack's combined Attacks before grabbing some of the sharp metal Jack sends flying his way and launches them towards AJ. Ian turns to Xenovia seeing the damage with a look of shock and horror.

Ian: Nova, we need to destroy this pendant, use Durandal to cut it into pieces.

Xenovia: But?

Ian: It's the only way.

Xenovia: Fine.

Ian hands her the gemstone as metal plates of armor form around him, he jumps forward before being slammed into the ground and his back stomped on when Jack uses his sword attempting to fend off NZO but is only able to make him dodge, NZO grabs Jack's arm and snaps it following with a kick to his stomach sending him flying. He looks towards the pendant seeing Xenovia swinging at it as he runs for it and kicks her away after she cuts the pendant in two.

Ian: D-Did we do it?

NZO: No, but I'm going to kill her for trying.

He uses the time pendant to undo the damage as he grabs the pendant and places it on his wrist he presses a button and the red pendant activates, pulling Xenovia towards him he grabs a sword and impalas it into her side as Ian watches in horror as everyone notices the spike in energy suddenly after the stabbing. As AJ turns towards Ian only to see his eyes begin glowing a golden color as his black hair transforms into a dark blue with hints of gold and silver a halo forming overhead with a pair of horns as well, a mixture of Fallen and Devil wings forming from his back. When the mist that had escaped suddenly circles around him forming an orb around him creating a small barrier.

NZO: Oh, what's this?

The orb cracks and shakes as AJ, Rei, and others are barely able to stand from the pressure they sense from the inside.

NZO: What are you doing?

The orb shatters open as Ian stands. He looks down gaze emotionless as he raises a sword. The wings that erupted from his back were now replaced by metal. Countless fragments of swords together making themselves into wings. The halo and horns turned metal by fragments his eyes steel-colored his hair remaining the golden silver dots as it returned to black his eyes yellow at their normal glow. When Einz's eyes widen and he attempts to use the glove as Ian rushes forward reaper drawn as he appears in front of NZO he stabs straight into NZO's chest where his heart is located. NZO coughs blood before smirking at Ian.

NZO: You should have gone for the arm.

He clenches his fist and Ian realizes his mistake as a multi-colored beam blast, Ian, in the face along with everyone else in the immediate area Ian looks around after the lights stop as he looks towards NZO.

Ian: What did you do?

NZO:...

NZO simply presses down on the space pendant and vanishes in a red haze as Ian, Rei and the others look around when Null looks to his hands seeing them turning into stone Ian suddenly de-powers and looks around seeing Lily stand as she looks towards Ian scared when she starts turning into stone Rei looks around as Sam, Ambrose, and Christopher also turn to stone, AJ looks as Thomas turns into a statue of Ice and Jack into a status of twisted metal...

We... lost... how'd it end though?

The next screen lights up showing the title

Going Supernova Act III (Original End of Phase 3)

NZO: Why?

Ian and the others don't respond as they stand in front of NZO.

NZO: Why try again after you failed the last time?

Ian: That's how we are.

NZO: Foolish.

Ian: Stubborn. So long as there's a hope we can save everyone, I'll take the chance.

NZO: And if you fail?

Ian: I won't. Because too many people need me to succeed.

NZO: You have my respect... but just cause I respect you doesn't mean I'll let you stop me.

Ian: Fine then. We'll stop you. No matter the cost.

Ian runs forward as NZO grabs a blade from his side countering Ian when Aiden jumps on top of NZO attempting to stab down when he's thrown off followed by Rei who kicks NZO in the stomach before attempting a slash of his own before being slammed into the ground as Ian attempts to kick him but NZO uses Rei as a shield. Aiden attempts an attack but is batted away by NZO when Ian goes for another attack but is blocked by NZO's sword then beaten down before being grabbed in a chokehold and starts punching him he grabs him flinging him into the sand and punching him as Ian summons another sword but it is grabbed by NZO who grabs it and attempts to stab Ian with it when an arrow embeds itself in NZO's left shoulder and explodes launching him away. When Rei stands. Rei charges NZO the pair dueling for a few moments as Rei begins using his blood as a weapon using it to trip up NZO before he gets countered and NZO starts beating him down and throws him away as they feel a rumble from below as Sadao and Grey erupt from the ground below them.

NZO: You know, when I did what I did, I did it hoping those who survived would be glad that they did... however now... I will destroy everything that stands between me and my family.

Ian notices the green pendant fall from Sadao's pants as he and Aiden grasp it at the same time when the entire planet rumbles and a green beam is fired into space before a red one appears behind NZO. And when it stops a large army stands behind him when he realizes what Ian and Aiden had just done. Ian looks up from grabbing the pendant. Tired and exhausted. He looks around seeing Rei and the others on the floor struggling to stand as he walks forward standing alone against NZO as he summons a single sword. He suddenly perks up feeling many magic circles forming behind him as out from them step Rias and her peerage, Sona and hers, Riser's, Grey starts to stand as his peerage including Link stand there Lily stands with Thomas, Jack, Christopher, Sam, and Ambrose, as AJ appears with Ryuko, Satsuki, The Elite Four, as Eva appears with Naruto hundreds of Ninja, Kakashi, Jordan, Ezra, Ju Ichi, Shiroi, Sasuke, and many others. Those on the floor slowly stand as Danny and Ethan appear along with Rebecca, Yoel, Echo, Grace, and others. Rei stands by Ian and Aiden as they look forward to NZO.

Ian: This is for you Crystia. Avengers! ...assemble.

Aiden smirks shouting as everyone begins running into the battle doing their own fights when an explosion rocks the ground thanks to Ambrose as NZO looks around when an explosion goes off right behind him knocking him to his knees as the four pendants are launched to the ground putting NZO into a panic.

NZO: Where are they?

He looks around for the pendants until he looks up seeing four people standing above him as they are all holding pendants of their own.

NZO: So what will you do now, you succeeded in your mission.

Ian: We finish this...
Aiden: Once and for all...
Rei: No one else dies...
Grey: but you.

The four stand there Rei holding the red pendant of Space, Aiden with the Black pendant of death, Grey with the white pendant of life, and Ian holding the blue pendant of time. Each of the four-place the pendants around their necks.

Rei: Ian. Let's finish this quickly.

Ian: Rei, Grey, Aiden, and I will finish this. I'm not giving him the chance to regroup all four of the pendants.

Rei glances over before nodding as he and Grey run off to join the large battle raging around them.

Aiden: So it'll just be us two?

Ian: Yeah. Rei has space meaning he's the last one I'd want NZO to get his hands on.

Aiden: And what do we do about this one?

He holds up the pendant of Order as NZO's eyes widen seeing it.

Ian: Just wait. I'll hold it.

Aiden tosses it to Ian who places it in his pocket. Scouring the entire battlefield he looks around seeing large creatures attacking both sides of the fight he snaps his fingers activating the pendant around his neck as they all morph and grow smaller easily being defeated as NZO goes to attack him but is blocked by Aiden as Ian joins the fight the three now fighting on an equal footing pressing NZO that he shouts a few random phrases or so they thought when Aiden and Ian both look up seeing a giant ship hovering overhead start to rain down fire at the group as Aiden, and the rest of the magic users place barriers above while Sadao and his sister Anzu create a pair of Susano'o's Protecting their friends as Ian underneath Aiden's shield directs his palms at the ship creating blue magic rings around the ship causing to age and rust rapidly until it breaks apart the missiles deactivated along with it before it crashes into the desert as NZO watches he turns around back towards the fight before gasping out in horror.

Ian: I said no one else dies.

Ian stands in front of him, his red eyes piercing deep into the cold gaze of NZO. Who slowly falls back blood escaping from his lips while Ian looks down the fighting stops when NZO falls dead. Ian stands with Aiden.

Aiden: So what now?

Ian: We end this.

Ian pulls out the pendant of Order as Crystia lands next to the pair along with Lily and Xenovia. Enya to the side of Aiden.

Ian: Lily, Crystia, Nova... I love you, I always will, forever.

Aiden: Enya... I will forever love you.

The pair grasp the pendant as a green beam strikes the pair as Rei notices the pendant floating off separating from the necklace along with the pendant of life on Grey's neck doing the same as they float up with Ian and Aiden who float into the sky along with the pendants.

Crystia: What are you doing?!

Ian: I'm ensuring that no one else tries to use these to destroy your futures. This may be goodbye for now... but it won't be forever.

The green beam suddenly vanishes along with Ian and Aiden

End of Flashbacks

The sacrifice Einz mentioned... We died to ensure they'd never be a factor again... but I hold two of them, Joel holds the third, Black Jackal is the fourth, Who holds the pendant of time? I then notice a small screen that looks yet untouched as I place a hand on it shows the events happening outside, Crystia fighting Loki as everyone else huddled around me. The plaque beneath it reads 'Daniel Star. The End of all Time' I need to go back to them. I turn to run out of the cave only for the world behind me to be gone replaced only by a white room when I look back to the screen it's gone also replaced by the white room. I growl and a sword appears in my hand as I notice footsteps approach me. That's when I see him. Ian Star.

"Well, it took you long enough to find me. Ian."

"I'm Daniel. You're Ian."

Ian chuckles. "Figures you'd say that. You see, we're the same person. You're a reincarnation of me. When the Pendant Of Order destroyed all the others it required a sacrifice for every two it destroyed. In order to protect the others, I chose to give my life. As did Aiden. Now I ask you this, would you sacrifice your life to ensure nothing harms those you love, or would you put your own safety above the threat of losing it all?"

"What kind of question is that. If you're me then you know my answer. Nobody will get near those I love."

"Then go back to the others. Prove to us three what you said was the truth." I run past him as he stops me by grabbing my arm briefly. "I forgot. I have a gift for you."

Ian takes a stance and extends his hand as a sword appears in his hand before he tosses it at me I grab it on almost falls to the floor.

"Is there a name to this blade?" I ask.

Ian grins. "Caliburn. For me, it was the next evolution after Excalibur. For you... it's the most powerful tool in your arsenal. Stronger than your Juggernaut Drive."

"My Juggernaut Drive, huh. Thank you."

"Now go kill that false god, Danny."

"It's Daniel, but whatever!" I nod to him and start running into a brightly lit space as I can feel slowly each memory of his returns to me. However, I don't have time to dwell on those thoughts as I need to get back to the others. Lucy, Tsubasa, Crystia, Faith, Xenovia, Skylar, Chisaki, all of them. I need to be there for them. I must.

Chapter End.