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Chapter 3 - Part 2

The scene cuts back to Onia and Mebius, who are sitting and talking.

Onia: may I ask if you came from the other universe. Does the Earth exist there?

Mebius: Yes, there is. No matter what universe, can't leave Earth. But I've never been to that Earth.

Onia: Then it's possible that there might be some universes where you guys exist.

The scene then cuts outside to a dark and eerie sky, where a dark portal is now appearing. Atha returns to Earth shortly after, and Onia and Mebius, who sense the tremors, rush out to check on the situation. Although the distance from Onia's house was quite far, Ater's size and intimidating form made them instantly aware of him.

The pair quickly prepared to fight Ater, but before they could, Mebius noticed that he was as small as a normal person. While he was unconscious, he was unaware that Onia had cast a spell on him. Mebius tried to use his powers to enlarge his body, but to no avail.

Mebius: Miss Onia, what happened to my body?

Onia: Oh my, I just realized.

Onia released the spell she had placed inside him. Mebius looked slightly shocked before his body slowly returned to normal size. The two of them did not hesitate to fly towards where Ater was.

In Ater's view, seeing the two flying towards him, he just stood there waiting for them to arrive. Onia and Mebius, who were beside him, were preparing their attacks. But suddenly, Ater said something.

Ater: I'm sorry...

The one unbelievable word that came out of this monster's mouth was like a time-stopping phrase that made people stop in their tracks when they heard it.

Onia: Did I hear wrong?

Mebius: What's your plan now?

Ater slowly looked up at the two of them with a guilty conscience.

Ater: Please listen to my words and the facts about me you've never heard. Actually, I don't want to do this anymore.

Onia: So why?

Ater: My life has been like a shadow, overshadowed and oppressed. I've never been happy, but I have to do it because I'm forced to...

Ater's tone was filled with guilt and sadness, causing both of them to soften.

Mebius: You have no choice?

Ater: Yes... I'm like a thread that can break at any moment. I'm still alive because I have to work like this.

Ater bowed his head once more in apology before Mebius extended his hand.

Mebius: I'm sure there's more to the path than just one. You might just be on the wrong path... Come on, get up.

Ater, hearing this, slowly reached out his hand to receive Mebius, but he had to withdraw it.

Ater: Thanks for your understanding but...If I won't work for him, he will kill me...

Mebius: Don't worry, no matter who you work for, if they're going to kill you, we'll be fighting on your side.

Ater: Are you serious? But what about the city I destroyed?

Mebius: We can fix it together.

Ater looked at the two with gratitude. Onia smiled and nodded. Before Ater could get up, a mysterious sound echoed throughout the sky. Thunder rumbled with anger. Darkness gradually covered the area, making it even darker.

Mysterious voice: Ater how dare you betray me!

Ater looked up at the sky and spoke back.

Ater: Lord Erebus! I won't work for you again!

Erebus: haughty! Then you just die here!

A large black cloud quickly rose, and then thousands of lightning bolts struck Ater, knocking him to the ground. Mebius and Onia, seeing that things were not going well, rushed to check on him.

Mebius: Ater! Stay strong...

Ater: Mebius...

Erebus intended to kill them all. Soon, tens of thousands of lightning bolts were about to fall upon the earth. Ater was already mentally prepared, but before the lightning bolts could touch them, Onia's eyes slowly turned a pure, glowing blue. And a large protective shield burst out at a rapid speed, and no matter how powerful the attack, the inside of her protective shield could not be touched.

Erebus: ...

After the attack subsided, the blue protective shield gradually faded away, and everyone inside was safe. But before Onia's eyes could return to normal, she seemed to see a fleeting image in her mind, a tiny glimmer of light piercing through the darkness. Before she knew it,

Onia: What's that...

Onea looked up at the dark sky again before turning back to check on Ater's condition, which was not looking good at the moment. It made Onea think back to when she lost Saya. Ater, who was lying injured, tried to say something to Mebius in a soft voice.

Ater: Mebius...may I ask you for something...

Mebius: Anything you want buddy...

Ater: Could you please give me some energy? If I have the energy, we can take him down.

Onia, who heard this, immediately offered to help him again, but Ater had to refuse due to guilt.

Onia: take me too.

Ater: No...I hurt you too much...

Mebius: Don't worry I'll take care of it.

Erebus' mocking voice echoed throughout the sky, making Mebius even angrier.

Erebus: There's no way you can help!

Mebius didn't hesitate and quickly shared his body's energy to Ater. This decision worried Onia because he almost lost his life last time.

Onia: Mebius are you sure you will be alright?

Mebius: Don't worry Miss Onia I have enough power.

Just as everything was going well, the Color Timer suddenly started to sound again. On Ater's side, the power that was gradually gaining strength gradually grew stronger. Soon, the power that was released turned black, shocking Onia who saw it.

Onia: What's happening!?

As the black energy slowly engulfed his golden beam, it became completely black. It caused Mebius to fall to the ground, and Ater rose up again with even more power. Color Timer's condition worsened, as he was corroded by the dark energy, and now Mebius could no longer control himself.

Ater: Yeah! That's more like it!

Onia, who saw that the situation was getting out of control, had only one choice: she had to stop Atha. She didn't hesitate to bring him back to his senses. She threw the power in her hand at Ater's face, before the last of his power was sucked away.

Atha: Thanks for the energy, Mebius. I feel refreshed again.

Ater lowered his head to speak to the unconscious Mebius, before Erebus' voice spoke again and the entire setup disappeared, the sky returning to its original eerie darkness.

Erebus: Your acting is quite well Ater.

Onia, upon hearing this, could hardly believe her ears. Everything that had happened was just an act. She was speechless and her face was full of confusion.

Ater: Did you really think I would betray him? I just wanted that Mebius's power!

A flashback to the Dark Dimension before Ater returned to Earth, where he planned something with Erebus.

Erebus: Why are you still here?

Ater: My lord, I have a plan.

Erebus: If it's a weak plan, don't you dare tell me about it.

Ater: You know who I am. In all these thousand years, I have never once disappointed you.

Erebus was silent for a moment before speaking in an annoyed tone.

Erebus: Speak up, don't waste my time.

Ater: If I could get that Mebius's power, it would make me even stronger. But it would be difficult if you don't help me my lord.

Erebus: How you do want me to help?

Ater: I want you to pretend as you're going to kill me after I'm trying to betray you.

Erebus: but...If it goes wrong, you know well what will happen to your "shadow".

Ater: Yes, my lord.

The scene cuts back to after their plan succeeds, leaving Onia stranded in despair, with the giant body of Mebius lying motionless.

Ater: Thanks for your generosity.

Onia: Why Ater? Why did you betray us?

Ater: I didn't say I would join your side. So, you're just a fool who believed me.

Onia could barely hold back her tears because she was disappointed that she had trusted him. She looked at Ater with sadness, but he ignored.

Erebus: Hurry and collect the Soul Light. The universe will be mine...again.

Ater: As your wish my lord.

Ater gave Onia a mocking look and flew away, leaving them both immersed in a dark despair. The surrounding atmosphere was now silent, as even the Color Timer no longer blinked.

Onia: Mebius...I'm sorry...

But then something caught her eye. A red sparkle on his left side turned out to be his signature, the Mebius Brace, which gave her a new lease of hope.

Onia: If I can bring him back to his planet, there must be some ways to cure him.

Onia thought of a plan to bring him back to the planet, so she used her power to shrink him down again to make it easier to travel and use the Mebius Brace. She didn't hesitate after shrinking him down, and she spun the red orb until it gradually created a bright light around him. Soon she felt light as if she was floating higher. The light gradually faded, revealing the surroundings outside. The two of them were now inside a Travel Sphere, and were about to leave the world.

Onia: Hang in there, Mebius. I know you can wake up again.

The Travel Sphere quickly floats through the atmosphere and successfully exits into space. It's her first experience of seeing space with her own eyes, but some planets turn black. Because of Ater, and the Earth that is now being slowly swallowed up, she can't do anything right now, but she is certain that there must be a way to save the world.

The Travel Sphere gradually increased in speed, golden light particles gradually gathered together and the speed increased, until finally the Travel Sphere traveled into the light that had the shape ∞. The light was so bright that she couldn't open her eyes. When she came to, the light had quickly disappeared. She opened her eyes and could hardly believe her eyes.

A huge emerald green planet lies in front of NEBULA M-78, a beauty you wouldn't think could actually exist in the universe.

Onia: We're home Mebius...

Onia held onto his hand tightly before the Travel Sphere landed somewhere on the planet. As it safely reached the ground, the ball that had been enveloping them slowly disappeared. What Onia is looking for now is a medical facility on this planet, but all around her are tall buildings and unfamiliar places.

Her current obstacles are the unknown route to the City of Light, and the star being 60 times larger than Earth. All Onia can do now is wait for someone to come to her rescue.

But as luck would have it, she heard someone's footsteps approaching from behind her. Onia quickly turned to look at the owner of the footsteps, and what she saw shocked her. It was Yullian, the princess of the City of Light who had met them by chance.

Onia, who had just seen the princess for the first time, looked shocked. Yullian, who had also seen them, looked equally surprised.

Yullian: Human in the City of Light? Impossible...and that's Mebius? Who are you little woman.

Even though Onia wanted to answer her question, her first thought right now was to save Mebius.

Onia: Princess, I can't explain anything right now. Please help Mebius first.

Although Yullian didn't get an answer, she didn't refuse. With Onia's pleading tone, she accepted.

Yullian: I can help, but I can't treat him directly. You need to take him to the Silver Cross Aid (a medical facility on the planet).

Before she took Mebius to get treatment, she slowly squatted down to make it easier to talk to Onia.

Yullian: But before we go, I have a question. How did you get here? And why did Moebius become like that?

Onia: This will take some time to explain. Once Mebius is safe, I will tell.

Yullian: Understood. This planet is dangerous if you get lost. I'll be the one to take you there.

Yullian gently extended her hand on the ground to let Onia sit down. She was deeply touched by the princess's kindness. Onia gently carried Mebius up and sat him down neatly. After that, Yullian gently held her hands to keep them safe and flew up gently.

Onia: I owed you princess.

Yullian: It's okay. If there's anything I can help with, please let me know.

After a short journey, they reached their destination. Yullian landed softly on the ground. Suddenly, the Ultra Mother, the founder and caretaker of the Silver Cross Unit, came out to greet Yullian.

Ultra Mother: Welcome princess Yullian. How can I help you today?

Yullian: Ultra Mother, is there any way to cure him?

Ultra Mother looks confused, before Yullian reaches out to show Mebius, who is lying motionless on Onia's lap. She is shocked and further confused.

Ultra Mother: What in the universe happened to him!? And...Who is this woman?

Ultra Mother looked at Onia with doubt, even though she didn't say a word, her eyes told her what she wanted right now.

Yullian: I myself have not received an answer. I happened to see them. This Earthling is very anxious. Please help her

Ultra Mother: I need to bring Mebius into the treatment room, but what should I do with him being so small?

Onia: Princess, please take me down to the ground.

Yullian slowly crouched down and opened his palm. Onia picked up Mebius and gently held him close to the ground. After that, she used her magic power to withdraw the energy from Mebius' body, causing him to return to his original size. Both Yullian and the Ultra Mother, who saw this, looked shocked.

Yullian: Since I was born, I have never seen a human being do something like this before.

Ultra Mother: Seems like we have to talk after this.

After she finished speaking, she used her psychic power to move Mebius into the treatment room, causing Onia, who was standing there watching, to feel hopeful again. Yullian, who was standing there watching, also felt relieved. She remembered that she still had a question for Onia.

Yullian: Oh yes. You still owe me an answer, and seeing what you just did makes me want to get to know you even more.

Yullian downed her head at Onia standing below, and the scene cuts to inside the infirmary, where Mebius is lying on a bed being treated. Before treating him, the Ultra Mother must first diagnose his condition. And it surprised her because his Color Timer was almost completely covered in black energy.

Ultra Mother: Never seen it before...what actually happened to you?

She tried using her healing power on the Color Timer, but it didn't seem to have any effect. On top of that, she felt something coming from the Color Timer, and the surroundings of her body were slowly turning into a dark, empty space. She paused for a moment before turning back to meet a pair of terrifying scarlet eyes and a terrifying laugh.

She was so shocked she almost fell down before the image in front of her turned into a universe, and the visions were all swallowed up by darkness, until finally her body dissipated into the darkness, causing her to wake up with a start and suddenly stop using her powers.

The scene cuts back to Ultra Mother walking out of the treatment room. Onia and Yullian, seeing this, rush over to her, hoping that she can cure Mebius.

Yullian: How's Mebius now Ultra Mother?

Onia stood there quietly waiting for an answer, but even though Ultra Mother didn't say a word, she knew the answer deep down in her heart.

Ultra Mother: I'm sorry but I couldn't help. I've never seen this kind of condition before.

Hearing the answer, tears almost flowed out of her eyes. Finally, Onia could not bear the pain in her heart any longer. She collapsed to the ground and started crying. This caused both Ultra Mother and Yullian, who saw it, to feel sorry for her. Yullian tried to comfort Onia. She sat on the ground and gently wiped her tears with her index finger.

Yullian: I can feel your pain...Though I'm not human. Let the tears wash it.

Onia: I made a mistake and lost someone I love once, and this time I made another mistake.

She spoke in a sobbing voice, causing the Ultra Mother to walk closer to her and sit down gently.

Ultra Mother: Mebius is like my son. I have a hard time accepting. If a miracle were real, I would love to save him.

At that moment, Taro, who was flying by, happened to catch a glimpse of them. Curious, he flew down to take a look.

Taro: Mother and princess what are you doing here?

Ultra Mother and Yullian stood up after hearing his voice. Taro looked surprised, and suddenly his eyes caught sight of a young woman sitting on the ground crying, further increasing his curiosity.

Taro: Mother who is that woman?

Ultra Mother: She is the earthling came from the Earth.

He could hardly believe what he was hearing. Taro stared at Onia with a puzzled expression.

Taro: No way that couldn't be...no humans can live in this planet.

Ultra Mother: Let's talk about this later, but it's good that you're here. At first, I was going to tell you about Mebius later.

Her tone of voice made him feel uneasy, and Taro began to worry.

Taro: What happened to Mebius mother...

Ultra Mother: I can't even explain you have to see it yourself.

Ultra Mother leads Taro into the room where Mebius is lying. The sight in front of him is shocking when he sees his disciple in this state. Color Timer is almost completely black with eyes that no longer shine,

Taro: Mother, have you ever tried to cure him?

Ultra Mother: Yes, but I won't work with this dark power on top of that, I just saw a weird thing.

Taro: It's really going to happen...

Ultra Mother: What's going to happen?

Taro: A prophecy that survived from the fallen Witch Planet. I happened to pick it up while scouting space, but I haven't fully translated its contents yet. The language of the ancient witches is very complex.

Ultra Mother: Then at least help me see the prophecy.

Taro and Ultra Mother walked out of the infirmary before turning to talk to Princess Yullian, who is talking to Onia.

Taro: Princess and Miss earthling would you like to come with us?

Yullian: Where?

Ultra Mother: Science Agency, the reason Mebius became like this might be related to the prophecy.

Yullian: So, I have to. Miss Onia, will you come with us?

When Ultra Mother and Taro first heard Onia's name, their doubts were finally cleared.

Ultra Mother: So, your name is Onia. Princess Yullian you're actually good at negotiation.

Yullian: Not really me but Miss Onia is very friendly.

Taro: But how could Miss Onia travel around with her human size?

Onia: I may have to bother you again Princess Yullian.

Yulian laughed softly.

Yullian: I know it wasn't normal for us to know that some human can fly.

What they heard shocked Mother Ultra and Taro. A human who could fly like them. Soon after, Onia flew through the air with Mother Ultra, Yullian, and Taro for the first time on this planet.

Ultra Mother: I've never thought I'd see something magnificent like this before.

Looking up from below, the three of them could be seen flying through the air, with a small blue light flying beside them. After a short while, everyone arrived at the science office. Science A facility for the creation and testing of the most advanced instruments on the planet. Before Onia flew down, Yullian held out her hand to let her land. Onia smiled at her happily.

Onia: Thank you, princess.

The area around the office was filled with countless equipment and research materials. Taro led the way to the room where they were translating ancient texts.

Taro: Before I go to you, I'll stop by the office first. I think I've already deciphered a lot of the text.

Something seemed strange as threads appeared near Onia. In her view, the threads were coming from a room, so she asked.

Onia: The prophecy is in that room, right?

She pointed in the direction the threads were coming from, causing Taro to pause in surprise.

Taro: How did you know?

Onia: I...just guessed.

As she got closer to the room, a strange feeling arose in her heart. It was a "familiar" feeling, but she couldn't quite put it into words.

As they walked in, they saw a group of Ultra Scientists doing research. As they walked further into the room at the end, they saw a large book floating in the light. This is the scripture that is being spoken of and the text is being translated. But what he saw shocked Taro, as the translated text could no longer be translated.

Taro: Even our planet's science can't be translated. What kind of complexity is this?

Onia: But what does the translated text partly read? I... can't read your language.

The Ultra Mother read to her, "The Shadow's Revenge Will Consume Life..." After that, the rest of the text became untranslatable.

Threads continued to float out of the scroll, making Onia want to pick it up and read it. She asked Taro.

Onia: Mister Taro can I read it closely?

Taro: If you want to bring the scripture down, I'll have to call a scientist around here to bring it down. Wait a moment.

Shortly after Taro leaves, he enters with Ultraman Hikari, a blue-bodied Ultra scientist who plays a key role in developing various devices in the Science Office.

Taro: Luckily, I just found him along the way. Miss Onia my I introduce Mister Hikari

Of course, encountering human on this planet is not a normal thing for Ultras, so Hikari is quite interested in Onia. On the other hand, Onia herself never thought that she would have such an experience with a character she had met before(watched).

Onia: Nice to meet you, I'm Onia

Hikari: Taro told me there was a human on the planet. I didn't believe it at first, but it was quite surprising to see it with my own eyes.

Taro: Alright, let's cut to the chase. Miss Onia, do you want to read the scripture right?

Onia: Yes.

He didn't hesitate to temporarily shut down the system, causing the light to dim and the scripture to gradually shrink back to its normal size. Now, there was a problem. The normal size of the scripture was very small. If it were to fly away, it would cause trouble.

Hikari: Oh my, I'm such a klutz! The scripture flew away...

Everyone was shocked and hurriedly helped to search, but only Onia remained calm, as she still had guiding threads to guide her. Before she could fly to the scripture, it suddenly floated down and landed in her hand.

Onia: Found it!

Everyone sighed in relief, something surprised Onia when the threads on her hand and the scripture disappeared after being touched. Suddenly, ancient characters flashed, and various images appeared, so fast that she couldn't see them all, including the birth and destruction of stars. The birth and death of billions of universes, before she knew it, all the text had changed to a language she could read.

She was stunned for a moment before continuing reading the written words, "The shadow of darkness will consume the universe. The only light that shines in the darkness. It is the light of the Starter, and harmony will embrace the universe..." After reading it, the language immediately returned to normal. Something was on her mind.

Onia stood still for a while, she closed her eyes and sighed, before slowly opening them. Suddenly, something strange shone, a small white light on both of her sleeves. ᛚᛁᚢᛖᛊ Without her noticing, it disappeared immediately.

Onia: Thank you to let me borrow it.

She rolled it up and handed it back to Hikari, who took it from her with a questioning look at what she had read.

Hikari: What did you get from reading Miss Onia?

Onia: I'm not really sure...

Ultra Mother: Then there's no way to cure Mebius in there too?

She shook her head with disappointment.

Onia: No, there's not.

But Hikari, who had heard about Mebius, immediately asked.

Hikari: You said you were finding the way to cure Mebius, so what happened to him?

Ultra Mother: Now that we're done here, let's head back to the Silver Cross Unit. Hikari, you come along too.

Hikari: Yes.

After the conversation ended, everyone flew out of the office and quickly went to the Silver Cross Unit. The scene cut to the world of darkness again. The sound of the bell echoed throughout, waking up the darkness. Erebus, who was sleeping, suddenly woke up.

Erebus: This bell ring sound again...

The scene cuts to Ater collecting the Soul Light, as it's not just Erebus who hears the bell, Ater the same, and something happens after the bell rings. Ater's body began to weaken, making him almost impossible to stand. A white light began to appear around him, like an aura. The power that had come from Mebius was slowly radiating from his body.

Finally, the power it had gained dissipated from his body, turning into a small white light and quickly disappearing.

Ater: I won't let it go!

Ater quickly opened the dark dimensional door and disappeared inside. The scene now cuts to a white light flying quickly into space and disappearing instantly. Cut to Mebius's Color Timer, which was previously almost entirely black, slowly reverts back to its original blue color, the image switching back and forth. White light and Color Timer and finally that light entered the Color Timer, causing a bright light to fill the room.

Everything happened in just a few minutes. After everyone had just arrived at the Silver Cross Unit, the Ultra Mother was about to open the door to go in and find Mebius. But what shocked everyone was when Mebius walked out. In Onia's eyes, seeing him walk out almost made her shed tears of joy.

Onia: Mebius...

Her voice trembled slightly. Not only was she happy, but everyone was happy as well. But why didn't she feel that... Mebius was awake?

Ultra Mother: Mebius do you feel better now?

Hikari: So...you are completely alright?

Mebius: Y...yes, I just gained a consciousness

His tone was dazed.

Onia: We're so worried about you. I'm glad you're fine now.

Because he had just recovered, he seemed to have little strength, so Ultra Mother supported him.

Ultra Mother: You just woke up don't stress yourself. You should rest some more.

Mebius: Yes...

Onia: Ultra Mother, may I ask for something?

Ultra Mother: Go on Miss Onia.

Onia: May I be the one to look after him?

Ultra Mother: Well, we don't want to bother you.

Onia: No, please let me do it. I'm the reason who made him be like this.

Ultra Mother can't resist so she finally let Onia look after him.

Yullian: So, get well soon Mebius.

Taro: I'll be waiting for you to come back training with me!

Mebius: Yes...

Yullian: See you later everyone and Miss Onia.

After saying goodbye, everyone dispersed.

Onia: Ultra Mother how long would it take to fully cure?

Ultra Mother: It depends on his body. I'll be back to check him every day.

Mebius: Maybe it's too much mother...

Ultra Mother paused to listen when she heard Mebius call her in a way she had never heard before.

Ultra Mother: What did you call me?

Mebius: Nothing...I was just sleepy. May I go now?

Onia: Let me escort you in.

Onia uses her magic to make him smaller so he can be taken care of.

Onia: I really want you to regain your strength as fast as you can. By the way, I have something to tell you.

Mebius: Yes...

Onia: If you're healed and we can save the universe, I promise I will celebrate your 20th birthday!

Mebius was silent for a moment before nodding in agreement. Onia smiled brightly and soon they arrived at the guest room. After sitting on the bed, Mebius asked a question.

Mebius: May I ask you something...

Onia: Go ahead!

Mebius: Why were you being so worried about me.

It was a question that made her pause for an answer before she smiled and replied,

Onia: Maybe...you're my childhood hero...that actually existed. Imagine this when you really admired some body even if they aren't real but suddenly, they are actually real. When I first met you, I was shocked and excited simultaneously.

Mebius: The reason you protected me?

Onia: That's another reason. Having you there when I lost someone important to me made me want to protect you and not lose anyone else. When your powers were stolen, I thought I couldn't help you anymore. But in the end, a miracle happened.

She hugged him tightly before he slowly reached out to rub her back to comfort her.

Mebius: May I ask you for something.

Onia: Yes.

Mebius: can you take me to Plasma Spark tower?

Onia: But...you aren't fully healed yet.

Mebius: If I go there, I will definitely be... stronger.

Onia was hesitated at first but she accepted finally.

Onia: But not too long, Ok?

Mebius nodded happily before the two of them left the Silver Cross Unit and headed for the tower.

Mebius: Make me big again please.

Onia: Sure.

She channeled her power from him, returning him to his normal size. When they reached the tower, the guards standing guard in front came up to him and asked him.

Guard: Mister Mebius what are you doing here at this time?

Mebius: I just happened to want to check out the inside.

Guard: The order from Ultra Father?

Mebius: Y...yes, will you let me in now.

Guard: Please go inside.

Mebius walks inside the tower, but just as Onia is about to enter, she is blocked by a guard.

Guard: You can't! Only the member of Space Garrisson can enter this place.

Mebius stopped walking before turning around to give an order.

Mebius: Let her come with me.

She was finally able to enter with him. It was the first time Onia had seen the inside of the tower.

Mebius: As beautiful as the same. Miss Onia let's go up there.

Mebius didn't hesitate to fly up to the top of the tower where the Plasma Spark's main energy was located. Onia quickly flew up after him with increasing curiosity.

Onia: What is your actually intention?

Mebius: You'll find out.

Once they reach the top, in front of them is the main power source of the Plasma Spark, the brightest light on the planet. Mebius slowly approaches, making Onia feel unsafe. She tries to stop Mebius, but he doesn't seem to listen to her.

Onia: Mebius...you better don't touch it.

Mebius: This is the only chance I won't let it go again.

What Mebius did in front of her shocked her. The power from the Plasma Spark flowed inside the Color Timer, causing his body to slowly turn white.

Onia: Stop it! You'll destroy yourself and the Plasma Spark!

Mebius: That's what I really want if I can't obtain this light. So, I will obtain this body instead!

Onia was speechless in shock. Who was standing before her now? Could her initial feelings be true? This wasn't the Mebius she knew. Chaos began to ignite. The outside world began to darken slightly as the power of the Plasma Spark was fading.

The situation was now out of control, and Onia couldn't get close to him. The power coming from the Plasma Spark was as strong as a violent storm. Suddenly, Ultra Father and the Space Guard arrived to check on the situation.

Taro: Mebius! What is he doing!?

Onia: That's not Mebius.

Plasma Spark powers slightly decreasing. If he doesn't stop, he will cause the mass extinction. Ultra Father left no choice but to use the violence to stop him. He picked his signature weapon Ultra Array to light Mebius's eyes to distract him and it worked.

With anger Mebius went to fight with Ultra Father with no hesitation. But Mebius strength got even stronger from Plasma Spark he consumed.

Ultra Father: Mebius! Wake up!

Luckily, with limitless experiences Ultra Father can handle him despite Mebius's relentlessly attacking him. Ultra Father won't hurt him back.

The fight is heating up and finally Mebius used his most powerful attack which could destroy the whole planet at once.

Mebius: Now! Perish!

He gathered the power that could destroy this star with great power. The bright glow spread out in all directions and could explode at any moment. No one could do anything.

Mebius: Erebus will soon rule the universe again!

Ultra Father: Who's Erebus...

Onia: That's Ater! In Mebius's body.

The light within him grew brighter and brighter, and soon the end of this star would come. Suddenly, Onia's perspective slowed down, as if the world had stopped. She looked up at the shadow of Moebius within the light, and without hesitation, she flew towards him.

Taro: Onia! What are you doing!

Onia's world was now silent. She no longer cared about anyone's calls. She flew closer and closer, until finally, in front of her, there was nothing but white light. It was as if she had opened her eyes again even though they were not closed. There was nothing in front of her, but when she looked ahead, she saw someone standing there waiting for her, the person who is...the starter.

Mebius extended his right hand. Onia quickly grabbed his hand and flew him out of the light. Suddenly, when she regained consciousness, Mebius' white body had stopped glowing. Mebius's body seemed to be losing control, as if he had lost all his strength, and a voice inside him suddenly appeared, "You guys will pay!", before a large black energy burst out of his body.

And formed into Ater, causing the Ultras present to be shocked. In fact, the sound of the bell was a protective spell. When Ater lost the power he had received from Mebius, he hurriedly followed that power so as not to escape. But it just happened to be inside that light.

However, Atha didn't go empty-handed. He brought some of the Plasma Spark energy he had obtained from Mebius.

Ater: The Universal War will happen soon. And you'll be enslaved by the darkness!

What it said angered Ultra Father, so he ordered an attack on Ater. Unfortunately, it disappeared into the dark dimension first, and suddenly, Mebius' body fell from mid-air. Onia didn't hesitate, she quickly used her magic power to shrink him and she was able to catch him just in time. As soon as he entered her embrace, she felt sad to see him like this.

Onia: Mebius...

While she was feeling guilty, Mebius's hand gently stroked her cheek, and he said softly.

Mebius: Miss Onia...thanks for saving me again.

Hearing his voice, her eyes widened and she shouted his name loudly with joy.

Onia: Mebius!

She quickly changed from holding him to hugging him, and he hugged her back. This time, the familiar feeling returned.

Onia: This is the warmth I wanted.

While hugging him with joy, Mebius asked her something.

Mebius: Can I ask you something?

Onia: Hmm?

Mebius: Are you really going to celebrate my 20th birthday?

Onia: Wait...how did you know?

Mebius: No matter I was possessed or whatever. I could hear you say everything.

He said jokingly, causing them to chuckle. The two flew down to the ground. Onia restored him to his original size. The Ultra Father, who had been watching the event, walked up to them.

Ultra father: You have so many things to explain. And you Miss...Onia, right?

She nodded

Onia: Yes.

The scene cuts to Ater, with a considerable amount of Soul Light, which this time will likely be a chance to revive Erebus. The glowing light in its grasp slowly drifts into Erebus' body.

Erebus: Good job! Now it's time for me to rise again!

The white light turned black in an instant, and Erebus' body slowly appeared. While Erebus' body was being formed, Ater said something to him.

Ater: I'm so pleased you've finally awoken Lord Erebus. After all of these 1000 years I have something to tell you, my lord.

Ater spoke in a soft voice, as if he had something on his mind, which made Erebus suspicious.

Erebus: Speak it out.

Ater: May I...ask you for something...something that impossible, but I was expecting you to answer.

Erebus: Stop quipping.

Ater: If you finally can rule the universe...may I ask to be your...

Before he could finish speaking, all the light was swallowed up by Erebus, and the new body that he had been waiting for for 30 billion years was finally complete, a body that would once again control the entire universe under darkness.

Erebus: I haven't stretched in millions of years. It feels good... But what do you want to tell me?

It seems like he didn't listen.

Ater: Nothing, my lord...

Erebus: Now...it's time to eliminate her.

Ater: Who?

Erebus: The person who made me be like this. Ater go prepare the troops, the war is about to begin...

Ater: Yes, my lord.

Erebus: I'll let her have fun first and then she has to pay.

Ater: but...don't you love her?

Erebus looked at Ater, squeezed his neck and lifted him up.

Erebus: Mind your own business.

As soon as he finished speaking, Erebus threw himself down with such force that the sound shook the entire area.

Erebus walked away, leaving the injured Ather to get up on his own. He stood there for a moment, thinking about something, before walking towards Erebus, who was using his power to create shadows, creating thousands of soldiers in the blink of an eye.

The scene slowly cuts back to the Space Garrisson Command Center, where Ultra Father and his team are working together to plan how to deal with Ater, Erebus and the space war he's been talking about.

Ultra Father: If the war really happened just like that monster said, not only our planet would have been affected. But the whole universe. We have to find the way out to stop this to happen.

The gathered Ultra Brothers all reported their opinions to the Ultra Father. The Ultra Brothers all participated in the training of all the Ultras. And the first aid unit is no less impressive. The Ultra Mother has gathered all the healing powers, and even Onia wants to join in.

Hours passed without any breaks in their training, but a human like Onia, with her limited energy, began to feel a little tired.

Onia: Today I flew around giving first aid to the Ultras. It was fun and tiring at the same time.

Ultra Mother: It's been a tough day, thank you for helping me. Miss Onia, please go rest for a while.

Onia: You too Ultra Mother. See you around soon!

She flew to the large room to rest for a while, and soon she fell asleep. This dream was her childhood dream, when she had first moved in with Saya for some reason. In that dream, she felt happy as if she were with Saya again. The image of the events they had overcome together until the end.

After being lost in the dream world for a while, Onia woke up with a start because of a nightmare. But when she turned to her side, she saw Moebius sitting there, watching over her, which startled her.

Onia: Mebius...how long since you're here? And why is your body so small, who did it?

Mebius: I made myself smaller by my power. And I've been here for a while. I heard you mumble were you having a nightmare?

Onia: Is that so...

Mebius: What kind of nightmare did you have why it could make you startled.

Onia: I'm not feeling good to tell you, I'm sorry.

Mebius: That's not your fault anymore.

Onia took a deep breath and give a relieved sight to Mebius.

Onia: By the way how was your training going?

Mebius: It was typically tired but I could handle it!

Onia: That's the dedication you have for our universe. But you don't have to push yourself too much or you'll stress yourself.

She lightly tapped his shoulder, and soon, Mebius excused himself to go back to training. He flew out and expanded himself. When Onia was alone in the room for a while, she felt someone behind her. It was Ater.

Onia: When did you get in here!?

Ater: Calm down, I'm not here to fight.

Ater acted harmlessly, but Onia still doesn't trust him, having been repeatedly deceived by him.

Ater: I'm here to tell you about the war.

Onia: How I can trust you?

Ater: If you don't believe me, it's fine.

Onia slightly calmed herself down.

Onia: Say what you're going to say, It's not true anyway.

He looked at Onia before asking some question.

Ater: Sure, but first let me ask you some question.

Onia: What.

Ater: Why do you trust other people's words so easily.

Onia: What's your point to get to know me.

Ater: Listen little woman, in your whole life not everything was true or...you have never lied to anyone before?

Onia: maybe...sometimes, but the person who raised me never lied to me.

Ater: The reason that make you trust stranger's word, even a monster like me?

She nodded and make Ater giggled a bit.

Ater: By the way, can you remember when I tricked you and Mebius, when I said I'm "Shadow" that's not a lie.

Onia: What do you mean?

Ater: I was born from Erebus's shadow. To serve him and to collect Soul Light for him.

Onia: And?

Ater: Of course, I must expect for a "Reward" every time I can make him pleased. But...it was just a deceiving.

The scene cuts back when Erebus was just a small cluster of stars. After Ater coming back from collecting Soul Light.

Ater: Lord Erebus, I'm back. I've got so much Soul Light today.

Erebus: Good, now give it to me.

The Soul Light came into him make him to grow more. But...

Ater: How is it?

Erebus: Disgusting!!!

His yelling voice resonances around the area. And make a storm to hurt Ater.

Erebus: You got the Soul Light from the already dead creatures!?

Ater: Yes...

Erebus: You Fool! You know that Soul Light from dead creatures were the lowest power one. But you still chose to collect it for me! So, tell me how long would it take to get my full body back!

Ater: My apology my lord. But I don't want to hurt...

Ater was tied by a black smoke to cut his breath. Erebus came closer and said to him.

Erebus: I don't care the death I care only for myself. Get me a Soul Light from the creatures that still alive!

Ater: Yes...my lord.

Day by day to years by years finally Ater could make Erebus pleased. Erebus asked Ater a question.

Erebus: What you wish for.

Ater: May I ask you to let go of your idea of ​​dominating the universe?

Erebus: Such a disgraceful desire!

Ater: But my lord, you promised I can ask for everything if I can make you pleased.

Erebus: It was just in a past now! Your granting's gone. Now begone!

Irritated, Erebus uses his power to expel Ater away. Ater remains silent, his heart broken and lonely. From that day till now that experience still traumatizing him.

Ater: It was almost 1000 years of working for my strong desire. But...it was just a lie.

Onia: And you are his "shadow" so you can't go anywhere.

Ater nodded and continued to speak

Ater: But there is one more thing that tying me in this bond.

Onia: What thing?

Ater: I just want him to admit me as...anyway...

He ignored and stopped then persuaded Onia to talk another topic

Ater: Anyway, let's cut to the chase about the war. Recently, Erebus just got his primary form back.

Onia: His primary form?

Ater: The form when the whole universe was nothingness. His primary form that needs ages of time to regain.

Onia: How strong is he now?

Ater: From my calculation not as powerful as before but still can damage many planets at once. But if he got his final power back not a single reality can be existed.

Onia: So, are there any ways to stop this?

Ater: It depends. But maybe it could be stopped if somebody would dare to have negotiation with him.

Onia: Is that so...how about this. I will tell Ultra Father to recruit the ultras and talk to him.

Ater: I think you shouldn't do that you'll make it worse.

Onia felt even more worried, she continued to ask him.

Onia: Can you please talk to him first. You might stop the war.

Ater: No use...I don't know it's just only me or anybody else he won't listen to. Maybe there is only one choice left...

Onia stared into his eyes with anxiety.

Ater: To win the war. I couldn't help you more but here take this

Ater handed a paper of this troupes and plans of making war. Not only that, the paper marked the place where Erebus lives and the destination is this ultra planet.

Ater: I hope it will be handy for you somehow. I have to go Good Luck.

Onia: Wait!

Before she had a chance to talk more Ater went to the dark dimension to get back to Erebus. Onia looked at the paper he gave to her with curiosity and she instantly got an idea. She flew to science office alone this time to find Hikari.

Luckily, she could find him researching his stuffs easily. She flew closer to him and talked.

Onia: Excuse me Mister Hikari, may I bother you for a moment?

When Hikari heard Onia's voice, he quickly stopped his searching and turned his head to talk to her with joy.

Hikari: We meet again Miss Onia how can I help you?

Onia: May I ask you for a favor, I want to have a gadget that can build me Travel Sphere.

He tilted his head slightly with curiosity Onia afraid she will be busted so she quickly excused.

Onia: Well, I just...want to patrol the outer space it could be useful for us.

The atmosphere was silent for a moment. Onia tried to keep her worried expression from being caught, afraid that he would find out what she was thinking. Soon, he finally agreed.

Hikari: Please Miss Onia come with me.

He led her to a laboratory filled with tens of thousands of pieces of equipment, technology that could be millions of years advanced. After traveling for a while, he stopped in front of the laboratory and told Onia to wait outside.

Hikari: I'll be right back please wait here.

As she waited for him, the silence made the intrusive voice in her head grow louder.

Onia: (Is this a right decision?)

Onia: (What if...something happens to me?)

Onia: (Will I fail and make it worse...)

Suddenly, she thought back to the conversation she had had "if you had a power that could protect the entire world like them, would you be willing to sacrifice yourself for the people of Earth like that?"

Onia: (Yes, now I'm having that power. If I can make it not only my world will be saved but for everyone.)

After a while, Hikari walked out with a tiny device in her hand. Upon looking at it, she saw that it was a device that created a small Travel Sphere that fit her perfectly.

Hikari: I shrank it down for human size. Here you go Miss Onia.

Onia: Thank you so much. And how to use it?

He demonstrated how to use by pointing to the button.

Hikari: Whenever you press this button it will make Travel Sphere for you, instantly able to use.

Onia: And how can I reach the destination?

Hikari: Just think or imagine about the place you want to visit and you'll be good.

Onia: Thank you so much for telling me.

Hikari: Oh wait, I forgot to tell you something. Travel Sphere has the limited time you can be lost in the space so be careful.

Onia: Y...yes.

His warning made her feel a little uneasy, but she did not hesitate to fly out into space to negotiate with Erebus. She looked at Ater's map, and on destination it was written "D-666". Even though she didn't know where it was, when she suddenly thought of its name, the Travel Sphere began to move slowly and then faster until it could cross dimensions. The bright light made her close her eyes.

After successfully crossing dimensions, she opened her eyes again to find herself in an unknown universe, filled with darkness and a terrifying red light, a universe without even stars. But when she looked, she saw a pitch-black, round object. At first, she thought it was a meteorite, but as she got closer, it turned out to be as big as the Earth.

Every layer of the atmosphere was filled with shrill screams, so much so that she had to cover her ears. And once she had crossed all the layers of the atmosphere, the surface below the planet was only made of rocks to walk on. After landing completely on the ground, the Travel Sphere opened its doors for her. The strange star was so dark that it was almost impossible to see anything, if not for the black hole-like object with a bright rim around it, guiding her.

Ater: She's here my lord.

Erebus: Bring her to me.

Ater uses his short-range teleportation to reach Onia. As she walks, Ater appears in front of her.

Ater: I thought you would fly.

Onia: Ater you shocked me! And this...is Erebus's planet?

Ater: Yes, and he's waiting.

Onia: You told him? Wait...how did you know I'd come.

Ater: Why I wouldn't know that the person who can sacrifice everything for everyone won't come? Please come with me.

He flew to guide her to the throne of Erebus, who was waiting for her. As he flew, she looked down and saw thousands of armies lined up, ready to fight at any moment.

In Erebus's view, who was sitting in the distance, saw the white light flying towards him. He quickly got up and walked over to greet her.

Erebus: Welcome a guest from a far distance.

Onia bowed for a manner but this made him giggled. Onia heard and felt uncomfortable then she looked up.

Onia: You are lord Erebus, right?

Erebus: Ater, my special and I will have a private talk. You should go now.

Ater: Yes, my lord.

After Ater flew away, Erebus asked Onia to have a seat he prepared. And started a talk.

Erebus: I heard so many things about you from Ater. You know who he is right?

She smiled and nodded.

Onia: Yes, I know him. He is really loyal to you.

Erebus: Such a beautiful compliment. But it may contradict to his foolish actions.

Onia was a little confused, but she tried to compose herself and get to the point.

Onia: Well, let's cut to the chase the reason I came here.

Erebus: Ater told me everything you will come to negotiate me to stop the wat.

Onia: Please, lord Erebus think twice about this. I know there will have any ways to consider instead of making a big universal crisis.

Erebus: Are you telling me I'm selfish?

Onia: I didn't mean that actually but it's not worth it for the effects.

Erebus inhaled and softly whispered.

Erebus: You're always the same.

Onia: Pardon?

Erebus: I just mumbled don't mention it. So, tell me of the consequences if you want me to stop the war then.

Onia: I'm speaking on the behalf of earthlings. In my whole 23 years life I have never thought I would be in the vast space like did. It's really surpassing experience and when I was on Earth they taught me many things. Although Earth is just a small planet, to its inhabitants, it is a huge home. Waging war is like attacking one's own home. Many people must have lost their lives, many people must have been injured, and in the end, it will take a long time to recover, or in the worst case, it will never be able to be brought back again.

Erebus: But don't you think that... the reason why humanity has developed civilization to this day is because of war? I think your reasoning... is still unbelievable.

Onia: I'm sorry for my bad expression. Even though war can cause change, there's only a half-and-half chance it's good or bad. But compared to the big universe...

Erebus raised his hand to stop Onia speaking.

Erebus: Millions of years past but you've never changed.

Onia: Sorry?

Erebus: Well, let me remind you "Goddess of Light".

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