"For many years, the land of Afilia is protected by two guardian deities: a dragon who governed the seas and another one who governed the skies. The both of us were refered as gods by the common people and the higher-ups, and we fought hard to defend this land from threats. Until that day, the mysterious yet dangerous threat known as Revenant came, and tore through the land like nothing. The both of us gave all of our powers to defeat that being, but we were no match for it. Thus, our physical bodies were destroyed, and our souls wandered alongside you into this alien yet human world. You must forge another Enestal, and use it to capture the soul of the Guardian of the Skies, who happened to my twin brother Aevis Aerios. The world depends on you and your girlfriend… and we will lend your powers to defeat the final threat"
The words echoed within Daiki's mind. While the others went back to Polaris to free the city from the Serpentine Cartel's grasp, Daiki decided to go on a quest of his own: to capture the soul of Aevis Aerios in Azure City. It is said that Aevis Aerios governed the wild skies, thus he must find a way to reach the highest point of the city, that is the top of the Lazuline Tower.
"I hope this works…" said Daiki as he forged an empty Enestal inside the tower's lobby. "Hey, where are you going?" said a woman who happened to be shorter than Daiki in size. Daiki didn't knew that she's actually Dr. Marika Takahitsuji, the elder sister of the famed Alfredo Takahitsuji, who freed Azure City from Dark Nightmare and his allies. "Oh, I need to get some fresh air at the tower's rooftop" answered Daiki. Marika just smiled and continued with his work.
Upon reaching the tower's final floor, he saw a sparkling soul resembling a winged dragon, flying around gleefully on the city's skies. Daiki closed his eyes and held his Enestal high. The soul of Draco Volans noticed the presense of the former Commandant General of the White Leopard Cavalry, and zoomed towards the clear crystal shard.
"Ohohohoh… we're in for a reunion!" said Draco Piscis' soul as he anticipated his twin brother's move. The soul of Aevis Aerios zipped into the Enestal and possessed it, turning it from crystal clear to an incandescent sparkle of gold. Daiki opened his eyes and he couldn't believe it, the soul of both Guardian Deities of Afilia are in his hands.
"We meet again, Sir Daiki of Tonitrus… the former hero of the land and the one who comandeered those who rode on white horses. I shall lend you my power alongside my twin brother, and realize peace and justice in this alien world. Insert me into your weapon, and I shall awaken my powers" said Aevis Aerios' soul.
Following its command, Daiki jammed the golden Enestal into his Draco Blaster and fired it. A shimmering golden aura engulfed the Afilian boy like what happened when he fired the tainted Draco Enestal before. This time, he did not feel any form of heat or pain, instead he felt a surging power from outside. Soft tunes of piano and violins could be heard by the boy as he assumed a new yet powerful form, clad in gold and armed with a longsword resembling the Guardian of the Skies itself. His Spinosaurus insignia changed into the mark of Aevis Aerios itself.
"Protect together, protect the weak, bite into this wild heartbeat
For those who are waiting for salvation, let's unite those feelings
Fighting spirits that are scattered but resonate in unison
Recover those living bonds
With a sign of victory shown by the blade that cuts through the shadows
Go over the sky with high expectations
Mutual pride, courage that gradually expands
With those drawn ideals, our hearts are strongly drawn together
This energy of life pouring down on us is the Pride and Brave connecting to the future"
The two souls sung a hymn as they lended their powers to Daiki. A hymn symbolizing the pride and bravery the heroes of Afilia once had during the war against many threats, from the Faust Empire to Revenant. With his resolve, Daiki flew towards Polaris using his cape, as if he was a superhero. He spread his hands and glided through the sky.
Back at Polaris, Gabbie and the others fought hard against an onslaught of Deviants. Using her newfound Azure Tempest form, she fought even harder than before, while protecting her younger sister and childhood friend from the monstrous beings. Junichi and Mamoru also joined the fight as well and liberated the tower's lower floors from Brittany's men. Meanwhile, Irene snuck into the tower's basement and freed both Hiroki and Hayato.
"Thanks, we shall join the fight and retake this very city together!" said Hiroki. "Yeah, gone are the days of me being the elder brother who once looked down upon my own younger sibling. We shall fight together, even if we were to return to the Heavens and unite with our predecessors!" said Hayato. The two grabbed their crescent blades and charged into the scene.
Daiki then landed into the city, delivering a massive blow to several Deviants. "With this blade, I shall sever the serpent that grasped this city into darkness" said Daiki in a rather serious tone. He slashed several Deviants one by one, and slaughtered them like they were nothing. "Gabbie, I'm comiiiiiiiiing!" said Daiki again as he fought his way to the tower.
Just as Gabbie exited the tower, she saw her boyfriend fighting against several Deviants. Before she was attacked, Daiki flew again and grabbed the Canadian Esper girl within his hands. "Dai-kun…" murmured Gabbie as she comfortably rested on her boyfriend's hands. "Once this is all over, I shall propose to you and restore my endangered kind in this new world.." said Daiki as he flew with Gabbie to the tower's rooftop.
Meanwhile, Hiroki dueled the monstrous Deviant that once thought to be slain, none other than Killer King himself. The Esper boy relentlessly parried the Jaguar Deviant's claws, while his brother fought the Deviant's associates. "I'll claim your head for the sake of my clan's pride and this land!" said Hiroki as he swung his crescent blade towards Killer King's head. He successfully beheaded the Deviant, causing his huge body to crumble and turn into black ash. "I, Hiroki of the Fujimiya clan has claimed the head of Killer King!" clamored Hiroki as he came out victorious against the powerful Deviant.
On top of the tower, Daiki and Gabbie are beset by a bat-like Deviant, who happened to be Brittany's right hand man and her beloved one, Zaphiel Bleck. "Well well well.. if it isn't that blonde bitch Gabbie and her…. Who are you?!" said Zaphiel. "You may ask me my name, but I do not come from this world. I come here drawn by the cries of this world.. and my blade shall put smiles upon this world by spilling your blood" said Daiki as he refused to give his name to Zaphiel. "Come on, Dai-kun.. let's finish this together. For the sake of my life, my friends and of course… you!" said Gabbie. She smiled and winked at Daiki as she gave a signal to him to strike together.
"Come at me you lowly Espers!" taunted Zaphiel before he clashed with the two heroes. Daiki struck first with his Aerios Skycalibur, though he was countered by Zaphiel's own hands. Whilst Zaphiel is pre-occupied with fighting Daiki, Gabbie took the chance to strike him from behind.
"What the-" said Zaphiel before receiving an enzuigiri into the face. The Bat Deviant flopped into the ground, dazed from Gabbie's strike from behind. "You will pay for this you blonde scumbag! My sweetheart will make BOTH of you pay!" said Zaphiel angrily. "Oh yeah?! She won't see you anymore for good!" threatened Daiki as he brandished his sword.
"Hahahahaha… what are you talking about? Polaris is now ours to take, both this stinking city and the Espers! And that plan I devised with Lukretia to take your beloved one and others away was a diversion for you and that pathetic Transcendent asshole! How do you like it? Pretty clever of me?" said Zaphiel. "It was a plan to fool me and Junichi just for that snake you call wife to take over this city?! You filthy RAT!! I'll kill you for that!" said Daiki angrily.
Daiki then prepares his finale to Zaphiel, a special finisher that will kill the winged villain for good. "Two souls becoming as one.. Lend me your power to banish evil from this land… Gokai Twin Dragon Edge!" howled Daiki as he unleashed a huge slash that cuts down Zaphiel. He felt as if he was devoured by two dragons, and he could feel the immense pain from being slashed. Zaphiel then coughed out blood and lost his balance.
"You will.. never see the last of me… AVENGE ME, SWEETHEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAART!!" said Zaphiel before he slipped off of the tower's rooftop. He plummeted into the ground and exploded, leaving nothing but bits of charred remains.
"Now it's only you left, you thieving snake! You're the one behind Gabbie's tears!" said Daiki as he encountered Brittany at the tower's main office. She poured what appeared to be wine from a bottle that she opened herself with one of her appendages into a glass, before sipping it.
"Well… you finally extinguished the love of my life, slain my secret weapon that I've raised for a long time.. and now you're here to settle the score? Hahahaha… I always enjoy a good fight. I once fought strong opponents, and I still can't lose. With my beloved one gone, and this city still under my control… I'll just need to weed out any of those remaining assholes who fight and die for those lowly beings. Like you two.." said Brittany. She then hissed, revealing her snake-like forked tongue.
"You will pay for ruining my life… for paying Lukretia to kidnap me, to besiege this very city and to hold my friends hostage.. I will protect everything I love and cared about, even if it risks my own life.. I am the Lightning of Valour.." said Gabbie as she protected Daiki. Her strong resolve to fight and protect suddenly awakened the Enestals in Gabbie's posession. All 12 of them resonated with her will, and they gave her a new power beyond comprehension…