The rooftop exploded.

Waves of debris and hellfire glistened in a pillar of white light as the accursed monster descended onto the playing Field. Odin alone stood untouched, Konami having felt the initial burst of power that even Exodius' spirit itself could not stop.

"Vylon… Disigma…?!" Konami questioned, shielding his eyes from the shining pillar as several glowing red eyes burst forth from its being.

"Yes! Vylon Disigma!" Odin laughed victoriously. "The pinnacle of Vylon evolution! The greatest card in the archetype! Or… did you think its abilities ended at Omega?"

Konami felt a shudder of emotions flow through him at the words. He knew what Odin referred to. Vylon Omega, a high-level Synchro Monster that the Vylon archetype supported. It was another card present in the Deck Lazar built… but it seemed Odin had no intention of using it. At least… not with Disigma already on the Field.

"Don't forget!" Odin declared, "Since the cards I used for Odin's Rule were overlayed for an XYZ monster, they instead become units instead of being banished as usual!"

"I know…!" Konami hissed, watching as three spiraling orbs made to circle around Disigma's form.

Overlay Units.

"You may have summoned a monster Odin," Konami hissed, "but don't forget that it's still my Turn!"

"Ha! True, you have yet to complete your Main Phase Two," the King smirked, "but you have already attacked with your Catastor! In other words… there's nothing you can do to stop my monster this round!"

"I hate to admit it but he's right!" Konami thought. "There's nothing in my hand that can deal with that thing, and without knowing what its effect is, I'm like a sitting duck out here! Still, with my Catastor on my side of the Field I should be safe from any attacks, since XYZ or not, Disigma is still a LIGHT-type Monster! I'll just have to hope that Odin doesn't have anything to destroy it!"

"Tch… Cocky bastard…! I end my Turn!" Konami shouted finally, keeping his cards close to his chest.

"As I knew you would!" Odin exclaimed. "And now I'll show you just how foolish it was to do so!"

"What?!" Konami asked.

TURN SIX - ODIN

"My Turn, Draw!" Odin shouted, making no move to further expand on his comment. He knew his reasoning would be plain to see in the moments to come. "I'll set two cards face-down! And now… it's about time I showed it to you… the effect that my Vylon Disigma brings into this worthless world! Effect Activate! Once per turn, by removing one Overlay Unit from Vylon Disigma, I can target one face-up monster on my opponent's side of the Field and attach it as an Equip Card to my monster!"

"A-Ah!" Konami shouted, reeling back in disbelief. "What did you just say?!"

"Need I repeat myself?!" Odin asked. "Your Ally of Justice Catastor is the only thing standing between you and certain defeat…. But with this, your Field will finally be defenseless! Go Vylon Disigma! Wicked Erasure Beam!"

Absorbing one of the circling spirits hovering overhead, Vylon Disigma stretched its golden arms for the first time. Staring down Catastor mechanically, it fired several large beams from its forefingers, trapping the Ally in its grasp and drawing it toward certain doom.

"What?! No! Catastor!" Konami exclaimed, moving, but failing, to interfere.

Within seconds Vylon Disigma carried a new shiny headpiece. That of Catastor.

Vylon Disigma – (LIGHT/Fairy/XYZ) – RANK 4 – (2500/2100)

"Impossible…! It took my monster's power and made it its own!" Konami breathed, taking a sudden step back from the Field.

"But one of the many abilities my strongest Vylon has." Odin smirked. "Now… it's time we end this irritating battle! Vylon Disigma, I now call upon your strength! Turn your gaze upon my enemies, and wipe him out! Discus Diamond Flare!"

"Oh no!" Konami thought. "If I take a Direct Attack like that with my current number of Life Points I'm finished! Well then, in that case…!"

He grabbed a card from his hand, just as Vylon Disigma attacked. Releasing its bird-like head from within its armor, the monster squawked angrily, its many compartments firing down several diabolic lasers upon Konami's person. The explosions rang out for miles.

"Ah…! Konami!" Akiza shouted, her Black Rose Dragon brining her to the scene just at the assault began.

"Ahahahaha!" Odin laughed, "How's that, boy? Now your Life Points should be just about finished!" the old King glanced down at his Duel Disk, only to find that was not at all the case. "Ngh…? What?!"

KONAMI – 2400 LP

ODIN – 1200 LP

"Impossible! The Life Points haven't changed at all!" Odin exclaimed, glancing toward the cloud of smoke masking Konami's presence. "But I got him… didn't I? How on earth could he have survived?!"

"Simple." Konami answered, the smoke clearing to reveal him and the presence of his Special Summoned Monster. "I just used the effect of my Battle Fader!"

"Battle Fader?!" Odin breathed, "What's that?!"

"Heh, for someone so old you don't seem to know much," Konami mocked. "Battle Fader is an Effect Monster with the unique ability of Special Summoning itself when my opponent declares a Direct Attack. The best part is, once Battle Fader is Special Summoned, the Battle Phase comes to an immediate end! Just like its name implies, this monster fades all battle."

"Hnrgh!" Odin gnashed his teeth angrily. "So in other words… I won't be able to do any damage to you this Turn!"

"That's right, and since it'll be my Turn coming up, I'll have a chance to figure out how to destroy that overgrown fairy of yours!"

Vylon Disigma roared at the insinuation that it could be defeated, its red lights glowing ever brighter as it stared down Konami.

"Tsk… damn Vylon…!"

"Konami!" Akiza shouted, swooping down upon the rooftop beside the boy. "What's going on here?! Are you really dueling at a time like this?!"

"Ha?! Akiza!" Konami exclaimed, glancing at the girl in shock. "What are you doing here?! It's dangerous!"

"That's what I should be saying to you! Don't you realize that the island could blow at any moment?!"

Odin's dark chuckle broke the conversation. "Ah, yes. The Signer woman… how utterly delightful. Have you come to join your comrade in death?"

"…Alina!" Akiza scowled, glaring at the girl angrily. "What's the meaning of this?!"

"Hmhmhm… I'm afraid the Alina you so despise isn't here right now." Odin smirked. "Shall I take a message?"

Akiza frowned, not understanding. "What did you say…?"

"She's being possessed." Konami explained. "Has been, from the very beginning. Turns out this freak's been using her body as his plaything for years."

"…! So then, that means…?"

"…." Konami smiled wryly. "Yeah, I gotta do my thing."

"You speak so lively, Red Hat!" Odin laughed, "But you know it's only a matter of time until your Life Points hit zero! With my Vylon Disigma on the Field, I'm all but invincible! So go ahead, make your move."

"Don't mind if I do." Konami replied, making to grab his next card. "My Turn! Draw!"

TURN SEVEN – KONAMI

"Alright! I'm activating the Spell Card Ancient Rules!" Konami exclaimed, revealing the card in his hand. "It allows me to Special Summon one Level Five or higher Normal Monster from my hand, and the monster I choose is this! The Beast of Talwar, in Attack Mode!"

With a powerful shriek, a winged creature of the dark world burst onto the Field. Stretching its muscles fully, the green-skinned creature swung its twin blades about rapidly, eager to demonstrate its power against the Vylon threat.

Beast of Talwar – (DARK/Fiend) – LV6 – (2400/2150)

"Ha!" Odin laughed upon seeing the creature's states. "The world as you know it is at an end and this is what you summon?! A wannabe Indian and a fiendish lamppost?!"

"Konami…" Akiza murmured softly, watching worriedly from the sidelines.

"Don't worry, it's all right." Konami assured her, keeping his eyes focused on the Field.

"Hmph! Don't lie to her, boy." Odin smirked. "Even with your beast on the Field, my Disigma still has the higher Attack Points!" Odin exclaimed. "Never mind what will happen if you try to attack with a DARK monster like that…!"

"That may be true, but I still have one more trick up my sleeve, Odin!" Konami roared. "This! The Spell Card Fiendish Tuning! Now, by selecting one Level Two or lower Non-Tuner Monster, I can have it treated as a Tuner Monster until the End of this Turn, so now that my Battle Fader is a Tuner Monster, I'll be making use of that ability right now!"

"What?!"

"I'm Tuning the Level One Battle Fader with the Level Six Beast of Talwar!" Konami exclaimed, throwing his hand to the sky as a green pillar emerged in the raging sky above.

"I need a monster that can combat the Vylon like Catastor…!" Konami thought, searching the cosmos for his answer. "Something that can block out their light…!"

The green pillar expanded and shifted as Konami's two monsters leapt inside, turning a vicious black as his answer came.

"That's it!" Konami exclaimed, clenching his fist tight as he raised it to the sky. "Star of Death, shining at Heaven's Zenith…! Descend to the earth now and judge those who would serve the light! Synchro Summon! Become my very being, Dark Highlander!"

The black pillar crashed down upon the earth, and a wild roar echoed across the shattering rooftop.

"W-What is this power…?!" Odin asked, shielding his eyes from the wave of power that swept across the Field.

Akiza and Konami too defended themselves, their own persons far closer to the epicenter than Odin. In a suddenly motion, the pillar shattered under the slash of an enormous scythe, and Konami's summoned monster appeared. A dreadful being clad in black and gold, it carried the weapon of reapers about in its hands. A vampiric blue cape billowed behind it.

Dark Highlander – (DARK/Fiend) – LV7 – (2800/2300)

"Dark Highlander…?! Such a thing…!" Odin grimaced.

"It exists for a single purpose." Konami declared, pointing his hand forward swiftly. "The destruction of the Vylon! Effect Activate! Once per turn, I can select one monster equipped with an Equip Card on the Field. Then, I can destroy all Equip cards attached to said monster, and inflict Four-Hundred Points of damage to you for each card destroyed! In other words, whatever you have planned by keeping my Catastor on your Disigma's back will never come to pass, because I'm destroying Catastor right now! Go, Dark Highlander! Wipe out Disigma's Equip with your Dreadscythe Slash!"

The Fiend roared angrily upon receiving the command, raising its scythe high above its head before slamming it down into the top of the roof. A black wave of dark energy erupted from its impact, traveling across the Field and slamming directly into Vylon Disigma. The XYZ Monster howled in pain upon feeling the effect, chunks of its stolen armor crashing to the floor around it as Konami watched stoically.

Subtly, Ally of Justice Catastor returned to Konami's Graveyard.

"Impossible…! A monster that can destroy Equip cards as well?!" Odin breathed.

"That's right! And don't forget, due to Dark Highlander's effect you take Four-Hundred Points of damage as well! Go! Slash Break!"

Again Dark Highlander ripped its scythe through the air, several sharp bolts of energy flying from the weapon's blade and smashing into Odin's form. Odin roared as he felt the energy course through him, further lowering his Life Points.

KONAMI – 2400 LP

ODIN – 800 LP

"And now that I don't have to worry about that monster's effect…!" Konami shouted, "I'll attack your Vylon Disigma with my Dark Highlander, and wipe it out completely!"

"Yes!" Akiza thought, "If this works then this Odin character won't have anything defending him from a Direct Attack!"

"Hmph, nice try!" Odin roared, watching the Dark Highlander speed toward his XYZ monster. "But I'm afraid I have a Trap Card, Threatening Roar! This will prevent you from declaring an Attack, making this entire Turn of yours pointless!"

"Ngh…!" Konami grunted, clenching his hand in annoyance and frustration. "I almost had him…!"

Vylon Disigma suddenly shrieked, its bird-like call bringing Dark Highlander to a frightful stop. The Fiend quickly glided back to Konami's side of the Field, helpless against its opponent's might.

"Tsk…! If I leave it like this he'll just take Highlander next turn and it'll be game over for me!" Konami thought furiously. "Darn it… no choice! I'll set one card face-down, and end my Turn!"

"Hmhmhm… then it's my move. And I'll be sure to make it my last!" Odin roared, grabbing his next card. "My Turn, Draw!"

TURN EIGHT – ODIN

"Now, by detaching one Overlay Unit from my Vylon Disigma, I can activate its effect once more!" Odin declared, much to Konami's frustration.

Vylon Disigma's red spheres glowed with power as it devoured yet another soul of vanquished. Raising its arms tactfully, the creature screamed, drawing Dark Highlander towards it."

"What's this…?!" Akiza asked from the sidelines, attempting to stand her ground in wake of the devastating winds.

"Disigma's effect…!" Konami cursed. "Once per turn, he can equip one face-up, Attack Position Effect Monster I control to itself!"

Akiza's eyes went wide. "But Konami! If he does that now, that'll leave you open for a direct attack!"

"You think I don't know that…?!" Konami asked, wincing angrily at his foe.

Odin laughed, raising his hand to the sky as Vylon Disigma donned its new form.

"Now then, it's time we brought this Shadow Game to an end!" the King shouted, thrusting his hand toward Konami. "Go, Vylon Disigma! Finish this boy off with one last Erasure Beam!"

Vylon Disigma cawed, its claws raising slowly in preparation for the final attack.

"Konami!" Akiza shouted.

"I know!" Konami shouted. "Activate Trap Card! Call of the Haunted! By using this card now, I can bring back one monster from my Graveyard in Attack Position, meaning you'll have to settle for attacking that instead!"

"That's perfectly fine by me!" Odin laughed. "Go, Vylon Disigma! Destroy Konami's monster and show him your strength!"

"The monster I choose is… Ally of Justice – Catastor!" Konami shouted, the pillar of black light erupting just in time to intercept Disigma's strike.

From black smoke the Ally appeared anew, its shining form brighter than even the Vylon in its appearance. Vylon Disigma roared at its chosen foe, the Highlander's armor glistening upon it as it screamed.

Vylon Disigma – (LIGHT/Fairy) – Rnk4 – (2500/2100)

Ally of Justice Catastor – (DARK/Machine) – LV5 – (2200/1200)

"Hngrh… that monster again?!" Odin growled, glaring at Konami angrily. "Well, that's just fine, because my Vylon Disigma's other effect can activate now! When it battles a monster with the same attribute as a monster it is equipping, that monster is destroyed!"

"So that was its effect… a destruction technique… like Catastor itself." Konami mused. "Well, bring it on, because don't forget, since your Vylon Disigma is a LIGHT monster, my Catastor's effect will activate as well!"

The two monsters roared at each other, charging forward in a blinding flash of black and white.

"Go, Disigma!" Odin exclaimed, throwing his fist forward with all his might.

"Defeat it, Catastor!" Konami replied, throwing in everything in his defense.

As the two monsters collided, a piercing sound echoed throughout the roof. Slowly, the world around everyone present began to tear away, and the island too, began to disintegrate.

"What is happening…?! Don't tell me…! The power of our monsters… are providing this much Duel Energy…?!" Odin asked, the floor beneath him slowly fading away in wake of the monster battle taking place between them.

"Catastor and Disigma, they must be evenly matched!" Akiza realized.

"No!" Konami declared, "Catastor will win! Reaction Activation! Go Catastor! Use all your power, and strike that Vylon down now!"

The red eye of Catastor's Ally Mind glowed brighter at the command, and in a sudden burst of energy, it struck through Vylon Disigma, prompting a grand explosion to erupt throughout the island.

The tower of Yggdrasil fell, taking the three Duelist present atop its roof along with it. Even so, the battle was far from over. The world shifted and warped around the three as they plummeted to their doom, but through it all, Konami remained firm. He had to see the Duel through to its conclusion, no matter what.

"Due to the Chain formed by Disigma's and Catastor's attack, my monster's effect activates first!" Konami shouts to Odin through the resounding explosion. "That means, though your own monster's effect will still activate, there is no longer any Equip Card present on the Field! In other words…! By playing defense, Catastor is able to survive your Vylon Disigma's attack, which means he gets to stay around for one final assault!"

"Impossible…! Effect Chain…! To think such a thing would matter…!" Odin roared.

"My Turn!" Konami shouted. "Catastor! Attack Odin Directly, and end this Shadow Game once and for all! Final Justice Flare!"

Catastor's eye gleamed once more with malevolent power, the mechanical creature shrieking once more before leaping forward to deliver the final blow. As it raced toward Odin, the man let loose one final scream.

An explosion rang out, and the world… turned white.

Yu-Gi-Oh: Tag Force

Chapter 108

Epilogue

Far beyond the shores of the ruined island of Ragnarok, Wisteria's yacht sat quietly. The Signers, and all those they'd save sat quietly, awaiting word of their friends' status. The battle had ended several hours ago, and Z-One had left them long ago.

They had, of course, tried to return to the island, but the raging seas caused by the tower's destruction had quickly put a stop to that idea.

"Shit…!" Jack cursed, slamming his fist into one of the yacht's walls. "We left them behind…! Akiza, and Red Hat!"

His words failed to lift the mood of the other Signers, all of whom were gathered around a single table pondering the situation in search of any sign of hope. So far, there were none.

"Well…?!" Jack grimaced, "Don't any of you have anything to say?! They were your friends too, weren't they?!"

He turned, intending to lay into the silent group further, but a sudden hand on his shoulder put a stop to that.

"Jack…" Yusei murmured, shaking his head softly.

Yusei's solemn tone only served to infuriate the former King more. Moving away from the unofficial leader of the group, Jack scowled further, glaring at his hands. For all his power, for all his victories, what had he achieved?

Nothing. Through battle he'd defeated Mikage, sentencing her to a hideous fate, being experimented upon by that man's servants. And now… again… with Red Hat and Akiza…!

"Damn it!" the man roared, glaring at his Signer Mark in disgust. "What are good are you?!"

He slammed his fist against the side of the boat once more, shaking the compartment ever so slightly.

"Ah…!" Luna cried out in surprise and mild fear, tightening herself on her seat just a little.

"That's enough, Jack!" Crow shouted. "Do you think you're the only one who's upset?!"

"…?!" Jack grimaced, glaring at Crow angrily.

"They were our friends too." Crow muttered.

"Yeah…" Leo agreed softly, far too put out to make a big fuss as he usually would have.

Again, the area descended into a thick silence. It had been hours now, and there had still been no word on contact. Were Akiza and Konami really…?

A sudden thud echoed through the cabin, drawing the group's attention.

"...? Huh…?" Leo asked, "What was that?"

Another thud soon followed after the first, confirming to the group that it wasn't their imagination. Something was outside the ship.

"What is it now…?!" Jack grimaced, "I'm in no mood for another one of Odin's sick games!"

"Even so… we need to check it out. It could be dangerous to the ship." Yusei explained, rallying the group quickly.

"…or maybe… it's them?" Luna asked hopefully.

Her comment made Crow move with even more haste.

"She's right! That bastard Red Hat has a flair for the dramatic right?" Crow grinned eagerly. "He's probably been pulling one over on us the whole time, and is waiting till now to make his entrance!"

"…!" jack grimaced. "If that's the case then he better be ready to explain himself to me! No one fools around with Jack Atlas and gets away with it!"

"That's the spirit." Yusei agreed, hearing another thud outside the ship. "Now then, let's get going."

The group nodded, and they quickly upstairs intent on discovering the truth. As they broke through the door leading to the surface, they were yet again greeted with the sight of the ruined Ragnarok. Smoke and ash covered the sky, and from afar, they could barely make out the flickering flames of Yggdrasil's destruction. They all scowled at the scene.

"Such destruction… to think that this was what Odin wanted… and on a worldwide scale!" Jack scowled, clutching his hand tightly. "As least they took the bastard with them!"

Alina suddenly pulled herself onto the yacht, her body barely hanging over the railing, much to the group's surprise.

"…!"

"It's you! Odin!" Jack roared, moving to take a step forward.

"He's alive…? But how…?" Yusei whispered with wide eyes.

Alina breathed softly, catching her breath from the long swim from the island.

"What do you think you're doing?! You dare show your face to me, after what you did to our comrades?!" Jack roared, "Answer me!"

Instead of doing so, Alina pulled her right arm up forcefully, tossing an unconscious, but much alive Akiza onto the ship's deck.

"…! Impossible…! Akiza!" Jack whispered, taking a step back.

In another swift motion, Alina pulled up her other arm, tossing Konami onto the ship as well before rolling over the railing herself.

"Konami too! But why…?!"

Luna felt the two of them through her Signer Mark, making use of her spiritual powers to detect the life force within them.

"Ah! Everyone! They're still alive!"

"What?! Really!" Leo shouted happily. "Is that really true?!"

"Yeah, I can feel it! Their Duel Spirits are really happy!" Luna explained.

"I see…" Yusei smiled softly. "So they're alive… I don't understand the circumstances, but it seems we're in your debt."

He spoke directly to Alina, unsure of the woman's reason for saving the pair.

"Debt… I fear no such thing exists between us, Yusei Fudo-san." She replied gently, slowly rising to her feet after catching her breath. "Those two… they saved my life. I couldn't very well let them die… not for someone like me."

"What's this? Don't tell me that you've gone soft after dueling Red Hat here?!" Jack asked suspiciously, preparing himself for a fight.

"That… was not me." Alina explained, glancing toward the ground shamefully. "The spirit Odin… it was he who instigated these events, but he did it with my body. I wasn't in control… but I was still aware. The things I did to you people… and to your friends as well… No amount of apologies can make up for what I've done."

Yusei frowned, staring at the girl intently. They had always said that the eyes were windows to the soul… and Yusei Fudo knew that fact was true more than anyone else. But as he gaze upon Alina's form he saw it; a soul far kinder and brighter than anything Odin would have been capable of.

"It's fine." Yusei said after a moment, his decision made. "It's like you say, it wasn't you in control. Odin is the one that caused this situation."

"Odin…" Alina frowned, gazing at the ground in despair. "How long had I been tainted by his curse…?"

Her question was cut off by the sound of coughing, and both Konami and Akiza suddenly rolled about, shaking their heads free of whatever state they had been in.

"Where am I…? The last thing I remember is…?" Akiza's eyes widened immediately, and she quickly leaned up to glance to her side. "Red Hat!"

"Ngh… what…? Akiza…?"

"You guys!" Leo cheered, "You really were alive after all!"

"What? Leo? Everyone… what's going on here?" Akiza asked, taking in everything around her with wide eyes.

"Hmph, that's what we'd like to know!" Jack scowled, folding his arms impatiently. "You gave us quite a fright, flying off like that toward the tower! We'd thought you died!"

"Heh… we very nearly did." Konami answered wryly. "Probably would have… if not for Akiza's Psychic Powers."

"Yes. They were a large help. Without it, we would have truly fallen to our deaths." Alina agreed.

"Alina…" Akiza frowned, unsure of how to treat the girl across from her. "…are you alright then?"

"Yes, thank you for asking." Alina nodded with a smile.

"And Odin…?" Konami asked, getting to the question they all wanted to know the answer to. "Is he… still around?"

"No. Your victory wiped him out completely. Nothing of that man remains within me." Alina frowned after saying this, gazing at Konami sadly. "I apologize… it was my fault you had to go through such trials… if I only hadn't been so foolish as to follow my father-!"

"It couldn't be helped." Konami told her, rising to his feet. "Besides, that's all behind you now. You can start new."

"Mmm… yes, you're right. There's a whole world out there for me to explore… I've only managed to gaze upon bits and pieces while under cooped up in that Tower as Odin's puppet… but now… I can go wherever I wish, can't I?"

"Yes." Akiza nodded. "So, I take it that means you won't return to Neo Domino with the rest of us?"

"No. I could not possibly intrude upon you further. You have your place in this world… but I… I must still find mine."

Though she said nothing, Akiza seemed to be relieved by this statement. It seemed as though the woman had no intention to stick around with Konami after all.

"Well, you can hang around until we dock at least, right?" Konami asked. "Not like you can really go anywhere anyway."

"True. The destruction of the island has put a stint in that plan. Perhaps… only to the nearest pier then?"

"That's at least a two-day trip!" Crow laughed.

"Well then… it seems you'll be stuck with me for a little longer after all."

Akiza frowned.

"So long as you know what not to touch I have no problems with it." She decided, standing and crossing the deck toward the cabins. "As for the rest of you. What are you all doing just standing there looking at us for? Shouldn't you be keeping an eye on Misty and the others?!"

"Ah, relax!" Crow grinned. "We've got the old guy and that jerk Pace looking after em! There's no way anything can go wrong-!"

The sudden sound of a soft explosion erupting from within the ship drew everyone's attention. Swiftly, the group ran down toward the noise, shouting and jeering at Crow all the while. Just before giving chase, Konami stopped, turning back to gaze one last time at the burning island they left behind.

Disigma… Omega… Alpha and Epsilon… the list of Vylon went on and on. If the real deals were anything like the cards he'd seen and used while on Ragnarok… then they'd have their work cut out for them in a year's time.

Even so, the path to victory was clear and cut. No matter the obstacle, no matter the danger, Konami would see things through to the end. That was the point of his journey. The reason for his…

Tag Force.

The Vylon were coming. That much was a given. But somehow, someway… they'd be ready.

YU-GI-OH: TAG FORCE

PART 1

END

Deep in space… Disigma opened its eyes.

Called from the abyss to partake in a Duel… it certainly hadn't expected that. But the battle had given it necessary insight into the human mind. The way they worked… what they believed… what they fought for…

Its red gleam passed throughout the darkness of space, and behind it, an armada blinked in reply.

Earth…

In one year they would arrive. In one year… they'd face extinction.

For that… was the Vylon Way.

TAG FORCE PART 2

Red Hat and co. will return.

2014

And maybe in some Omakes.

Whelp, there it is. The Final Chapter to Part 1 of Tag Force. A bit lackluster, yes I know, but it was necessary to complete this unnecessary Duel Transer Arc. As stated above, Red Hat will return, be it in the sequel or maybe an Omake or two uploaded to this fic. Either way, it was a long journey folks, and it seems there's still a bit more story to tell. Until next time, this is Hiyuusha, signing out!