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The next person to appear before Pit, Palutena and Viridi is a girl in a gothic black dress, long twindrills and striking red eyes. It almost scared Pit at how intimidating she can look with those dark aesthetics.

“Um… Do I dare ask who this is?” Pit trembles.

“That’s Taeko Yasuhiro, better known by her alias, Celestia Ludenberg.” Palutena tells Pit nonchalantly. “Her skill is that she’s the Ultimate Gambler.”

“Does gambling really help in a fight?” Pit asks, confused.

“Well, someone of her skill would mean that she would know what is the right kind of risk to take at the right time… so maybe.” Viridi points out in technicality.

“Not to mention that she’s a skilled liar, manipulator and deceiver. Something you could definitely use on the side of good.” Palutena continues to explain.

The goddess decides to shift gears to explain Celes’ backstory.

“Anyway, Taeko started out using this alias of Celes and a fake past to make others believe she was special when in actuality, she was as average as you can get. Eventually, she was put into a Killing Game with other students led by a psychotic bear named Monokuma.”

“Wait, what?!” Pit exclaims while the goddess continues.

“In this game, to escape the school you’re imprisoned in, you have to kill someone and get away with it. Celes however, couldn’t get away with her crime and was executed as punishment. Eventually, a group of aliens known as Link Jokers revived her, as well as other fallen students to take over the multiverse.”

Pit continues to be bewildered at how over the top this has just become.

“However, they were stopped by the Disciples and some of their friends. Celes at the end decided to switch sides and redeem herself, wanting to live her second life to the fullest. This change of heart caused her to be one of the first Skylanders when the Academy opened in the center of the multiverse known as the Hub.”

“So… is that all?” Pit asks, finger up.

“Not even close!” Viridi laughs.

Palutena then continues the next chapter of Celes’ life. “Later on in her Skylander career, Celes travelled into a place known as the TV World, a treacherous location filled with Shadows, embodiments of one’s inner self.”

“That’s where she had to face her Shadow and come to terms with her real self as Taeko Yasuhiro. As reward, she gained a special power known as a Persona, and now Celestia is nothing more than a nickname.”

“So… what’s her powers?” Pit asks, still trying to piece all this together.

“Celes, due to being exposed to fire in her execution now has the power to channel it, as well as the Dark Element. Her primary weapon is the Justice Hammer. It evokes memories of her past murder, sure, but it is an effective tool.” Palutena describes.

“And when the going gets rough, boom! Persona!” Viridi smiles. “She can summon Carmen to light people up like craaazy!”

“Good to know she’s on the side of good, then. Don’t wanna get her angry.” Pit sighs in relief.

“Oh, you shouldn’t. She has one hot temper.” Palutena nods. “After all, she… is…”

Palutena and Viridi pause for a moment before shouting in unison.

“…CELESTIA LUDENBERG, GODDAMMIT!”