On Earth
After the tournament of power everyone had been promoted to Senior Rank Magic knight. As promised each of the participants chose a Royal Knight to Train with.
At the Floating Castle of the Lionheart Family, Arthur had been summoned by his father the leader of the Lionheart family. Due to the immense Rin pressure of the family head his appearance could not be seen clearly. The family head reprimanded Arthur for his lost against Sasuke. Arthur was severely punished by his father and was locked in solitude confinement.
Before the members of the hunter squad went to their respective Royal knights to Train with, A mysterious man approached Laila secretly.
Man: My Princess, Your father has called for you.
Laila: Dad called for me? But why now?
Man: To be honest he has called all of your siblings to a gathering. No one knows his reason but recently one of our cities was attacked and many people were injured My Princess. That's why the King has called for you.
Laila: Tell father I have received his message and I shall make my return soon. You can leave now Sebastian.
Yes My Lady he said as he vanished in the darkness.
After the tournament of power, All the divisions of each Squad/Guild were merged into one with the division commanders being the wings of the Guild. Sasuke noticed the gloomy expression of Laila during the celebration. He approached Laila with the hopes that she will open up to him but Laila ignored him.
Three days later everyone went to their chosen Royal Knight to begin their training. At the Royal Palace of the King, Rebbecca entered the king's Chambers.
Rebbecca: The Training has begun My lord.
The King: Is that so. We do not have much time left anyway. in order to fight against the upcoming war you saw in your visions. By the way stop being so formal around me afterall we are not strangers.
The king approached Rebecca and they started to kiss and sleep together.
At the house of Jinn
Jinn: so six of you chose me for your training huh. Let me be honest with you. the training won't be easy and at some point you will wish you were dead so get ready.
The people that chose Jinn are Sasuke Zenith Laila, Shinsui Beastrin, Arthur Lionheart, Takashi Fuji and Maximus Crimson.
Jinn: All of you will be divided and trained under each of Division captains based on your power type. Arthur and Shinsui will train with me. Sasuke you would train with Asuma Zenith, Takashi you would train with Ken Fuji, Laila you would train with Hailey and as for Maximus you train with Chrollo. With this announced I hope you all persevere and come out stronger than before. May we all meet again in a year time.
All: May we meet again.
The Knights training had begun. After being missing for almost a year Dante returned to Mezifrost. On his return he was surrounded by a group of Knights who suspected him of being from the Sapphire Kingdom. The Knights launched a series of energy projectiles at Dante but he doesn't even react. Where is everyone Dante thought to himself. A loud voice struck across the entire capital and at that moment all the Knights seized their attacks. It was Rebecca. She approached Dante and asked where he had been. Dante refused to talk in public and asked if they could talk alone.
At the third dimension
Dante talks to Chronos about how he gets the feeling that something deadly is about to unfold on Earth. Chronos didn't answer Dante's Hutch directly but rather he said he also feels the same way. Dante begins thinking about Hinata and his friends then he comes to a conclusion.
I cannot leave this place yet. As I have not completed my training therefore I am going to send a clone of myself to Earth, he said.
That's a good idea afterall you still have to conquer the 50th Universe said Chronos. Although the Clone will not be as strong as your current self it will still have your memories and a bit of your powers.
Dante Creates a clone of himself which has only 30% of his original power. He bestowed all of his items that is the Dragon armour(Partial), Heavenly Artillery Ring and a clone of his staff.
Dante told his Clone to protect his sister and friends but all the same it should enjoy and live its life. Chronos proceeds to open a portal to Earth which sends Dante's Clone through.
Present Time
Rebecca: Now then answer my question where have you been all this time.
Dante: After the battle with the Sapphire Kingdom, I was teleported to a far away land. That was why I wasn't able to make it back all this time.
Although Rebbecca had an ability which allowed her to decipher Truth from lies, She couldn't detect any lies from Dante's words. Dante was briefed about the current situation of the kingdom and what happened whiles he was away.
Dante: I see so you held a Tournament and now all the participants are being trained by the Royal Knights. To be honest I would love to engage in the training but I have other matters to attend to.
Rebecca: Matters like what?
Dante: spending the next Six months with my sister before the training is over.
Dante leaves the Capital and returns to his village where he spends the remainder of his time with his sister.
Dante informs Hinata that he's planning on changing his name. Hinata asks Dante for his reason and he replies by saying,"It feels like I am living someone's life I just want to be free and live as a human". Hinata was a bit surprised by this but she accepts her brother's decision. Dante Changes his name to Noct Lucius Riverfall.
Just like that one year had passed and the training had been completed. Sasuke and the remaining of the Hunter Guild heard of Dante's return. After hearing the news of his return, Sasuke made his way to Dante's village.
At the village, Noct was cooking food for the family until the heard a loud knock at the door. Hinata tried to open the gate but Noct told her to stop and he will check to see who was there. As Noct opened the gate, he was met with a punch which broke his nose.
You bastard where have you been all this time huh do you know how long we searched for you huh Dante, Yelled Sasuke.
I am not the Dante you knew. You and Laila should follow me. oh and the rest of you should make yourselves at home. Noct talks to Laila and Sasuke about everything that happened and how he's not their friend but rather a clone of him.
Sasuke: So you are his clone huh well it still doesn't change the fact that you are the Dante I used to know. Clone or not to me you are still a Human and the closest thing I have as a brother. Therefore I don't really care that much.
Laila responds the same way and the two of them rap their hands across Noct shoulders. They begun laughing and talking about everything that happened whiles he was gone. As the continued laughing, The rest of the Hunter squad division eight members broke into the room.They were eavesdropping on their conversation and also told noct that they don't care whether he's Dante or not. As long as he's a part of him and lives as a human so do they still regard him as family and a part of them. So he should feel free and live his life.
Noct starts crying and appreciates his life and newfound family.
Noct: Thank you very much master. I bet you knew this will happen. To be honest you are very blessed to have these kind of friends.
There was a huge feast at the village to celebrate Dante/Noct return. Sasuke noticed a beautiful woman sitting on a wheelchair. Although Sasuke was not the type to talk to women that much or approach them, he approached Hinata and begun flirting and having a conversation with her. Although he knew she was the sister of best friend he had gained some feelings for her and Hinata to had also gained some feelings for Sasuke as their conversation progressed.
Noct interrupt their conversation and laughs at how Sasuke was trying to hit on her sister. This made Hinata blush a bit before leaving the two of them.
Sasuke: Hey didn't you see I was talking to someone you idiot.
Noct: hahahaha don't tell me you like her.
Sasuke blushes a bit and is unable to pronounce his words correctly a bit.
At one side Laila sits alone and looks at the stars. Noct approaches Laila and sits beside her.
Noct: look at how beautiful those stars is?
Laila: Yeah they really are beautiful. Legend has it that they came to life due to the light that illuminated from the Supreme God. Others too believe that it was formed due to an explosion in the Cosmos which brought about life and everything in the universe.
Noct: So what do you believe then?
Laila: as for me I believe they were born from the Love and happiness which exist in the universe. Everytime I look at them I find peace and comfort in my spirit.
Noct: Do you know that there's a place where you can see all the stars in the universe within a single ball. If you like stars that much I will take you there one day.
Laila (excited): Really will you do that for me?
Noct: of course afterall we are friends right?
Laila: yeah we are friends. Noct I have something to tell you.
Noct: What is it?
Laila: I....
They are interrupted by one of the members from their division who informs them that they have been summoned to the Sky Capital.
Rebecca: My lord we just got a message from them. It seems that they were attacked and are asking for some help.
The king: so that organisation have started moving again. I knew that this would happen after the attack from the Sapphire Kingdom.
Rebecca: It seems like the Hunter Squad have arrived. To be honest why are you so fond of Division eight.
King: division eight huh! I do not have any particular reason
Rebecca: is so hard to know what you are thinking.
The Division eight members appear at the King's quarters. The king congratulates some of the members on their performance during their training. He proceeds to inform them on their new mission.
King: All of you have had a whole year to rest and enjoy yourselves but now that Freedom is over. A new threat is lurking in the shadows and if we don't confront them soon it will spill disaster for the entire Kingdom.
Erza Interrupts the King and ask if the other Squad and division know about this.
King: yes they do and next time don't you dare interrupt me when am talking. Now then let me continue. We are planning on dividing our forces and scattering them all around the globe to stop this organisation. To be honest they are not just your typical organisation. The members from this organisation are very strong and have also destroyed almost all the Kingdoms in the world. Although we will be sending the Squads to different parts you people will have a very special mission. not only is it special but is also essential to our survival.
Sasuke: What Mission is it My lord?
king: You are going to defend Atlantis or should I say the Underwater Kingdom.
Everyone was shocked by what they heard as they couldn't believe that such a place existed. Sasuke asked the king how such a place exist on Earth.
King: well as you already know Atlantis is the Kingdom of the great sea god Poseidon. It is one of the three realms which is connected to the human world. Therefore there is a way to reach there if one is able to open a portal to connect both worlds allowing a human to reach there.
After The King informed them of their mission, they were giving a maximum of one week to prepare. Noct went back to his Sister and spent his one week with her, Sasuke went into training and the rest of Division eight including Shinsui attended to their own personal stuffs. One day before the start of the mission Laila was nowhere to be found. Although they tried to search for her, they stopped due to their priority being the Mission ahead of them but still Noct, Shinsui and Sasuke still wanted to search for her but they had no choice but to follow through with their mission.
At a deserted Land far east of Avilor, A mysterious person clogged in a black robe approaches a mysterious man. Are you ready asked the man. Let's leave we don't have much time, said the other mysterious figure. The man creates a Portal and the both of them walk through.
At a Kingdom located deep within the sea. this Kingdom was very Advanced.
Door opens a mysterious woman and man enters. Infront of them was a levitating Throne. Seating on top of it was the ruler of Atlantis or the Underwater Kingdom, Ruler of the seas and Brother of Zeus and Hades it was Poseidon the lord of the seas.
Poseidon: So you have Returned Rhode or How should I call you know Laila.
Rhode: Yes father I have returned just as you ordered me to and am going to join you in battle.
Poseidon: Good we shall need your help in this battle my daughter. all your brother's have returned you should go meet them.
Laila leaves the King's chambers.
Poseidon: Sebastian! Thank you for your work and looking out for my daughter.
Sebastian: It was such an honour my lord.
Poseidon: Have you informed that Human king about the current situation?
Sebastian: Yes my lord and their Knights are coming here as we speak.
Poseidon: Good this war is not going to be an easy one.
At the third dimension
Dante: So this is what's going on huh.
Chronos: Yeah why are you having second thoughts?
Dante: No am not. I believe in Noct i know he will be able to protect them until my return. Now then let's proceed to the fifthieth universe.
Chronos: Yes!
A Battle is about to go on. A Battle which will be the catalyst for the ones to come. Will they be able to survive and Persist?
To be Continued