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Spring Zone - Glory Star Orphanage

Music: Silence and Disturbance

Reeta was heading towards the kitchen, being accompanied by four kids that were holding her hands and clinging close to her.


Amara: Good Morning everyone!

Reeta: Good Morning Lady Amara.

The kids also greeted Amara, but with way less enthusiasm.


Amara: My, my...Did something happen?

Reeta: Aparently, they had a nightmare. They were crying when I was passing by their room. I entered to see what's happened and comforted them for a while.

Amara: It was probably something nasty, judging by their mood.

Reeta: Yeah...Hey guys, Lady Amara with stay with you now. I need to hurry up or I'll be late for school.

The kids instead stays even close to Reeta.


Reeta: Um...

Amara: I'm guessing that right now, they feel safer by your side, since you've comforted them. I guess getting late for school just this once won't hurt.

Reeta: ...I guess... (Maybe they'll calm down once we eat breakfast...)

Spring Zone - Entrance to the Seimei Family Mansion


Himika: OKAY! Are you guys ready for the tour of your lives?

Theo: (I'd prefer if the trip was relaxing instead...)

Hinamori: Just the normal speed, if possible.

Kaori: Same here.

Himika: You guys could at least pretend...

Theo: Still, I'm looking foward to it.

Himika: Well then, first stop, Theo's school! Because we need to escort our dear Kaori there, maybe even enter the place for a bit.

Hinamori: School huh?

Himika: Curious?

Hinamori: A bit...

Himika: You can ask your cousin or Kaori about how it is.

Hinamori: There's no need. I'm mostly interested in what kind of spirits roam that place.

Kaori: Eh?

Hinamori: Maybe...We can find some sort alternate dimension created by the vengeful ghosts of students that were murdered by one of the tea-

Theo: H-h-hold on a moment Cousin Hina...

Hinamori: W-What?

Theo: That's not something someone should be excited about...

Hinamori: But...if it really is a thing, I could use my powers to appease their souls and make them move on...And the dimension would dissapear...

Theo: I'm sure there's nothing of the sort. We're just going to make a bit of a tour there, and then, move on to the rest of the city...

Theo: Speaking of the tour, Sis, can we visit the Hakurei Shrine after we're done with the school?

Himika: Oh right, that would be great! I've been wanting to know that place ever since you told me about it.

Kaori: (I hope Hinamori likes the place as well. Since the shrine looks similar to the mansion in terms of their design, I'm sure she'll feel right at home.)

Himika: Alright, let's head out!

Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn - Entrance Lobby


Sister Bell: She's not here either...

When she had woken up, Fear Mace wasn't in their room. Bell searched around the inn, but couldn't find her friend anywhere.


Chizuru: Oh, Sister Bell, Good Morning.

Sister Bell: Morning Miss Kashiwagi. Have you seen Sister Fear today?

Chizuru: She left a while ago, said that she was going to walk around the city.

Sister Bell: I see...Should've known as much. Well, knowing her, she didn't want to wait for Miss Marcia to come here and decided to pass the time somewhere else.

Chizuru: Are you going to Central Unitia today?

Sister Bell: Yes, but not at the usual time. Since Sister Fear isn't here, I guess I'll just go eat breakfast now while wait for Mister Haken to wake up.

Chizuru: Alright then. In that case, I hope you have a nice day.

Sister Bell: Same for you. Oh, I'll apologize in advance if Marcia decides to be rude again.

Sister Bell bows, then leaves the Reception Area.


Chizuru: (I'm not even worried about her manners right now. That girl seemed like she was going to figure out something about myself...I better come up with an excuse if she brings that issue about me not being startled by that man's right arm.)

World Crossers Guild - Main Lobby

As Kail entered the place, he saw Larissa heading towards the exit.


Kail: Hey, going out for a jog?

Larissa: Yes...Something like that.

Kail: Oh....wait, WHAT?

Larissa: I'm going to help out on the search for Tsuya Abata...As well as seeing the sunlight once more.

Kail: Ah, "that" huh? But I thought you weren't allowed to go out.

Larissa: That has been a something that Dad has been thinking for a while. Since I've grown a bit since two years ago, as well as changing my look, "they" wouldn't recognize me right away. I'm also carrying a fake ID in the case I get captured.

Kail: I dunno...maybe you should take someone with you...

Larissa: I work better alone, now if you excuse me...

Kail: Wait!

Larissa didn't listen, leaving the place while ignoring Kail completely.


Kail: That brat...I swear...

Larissa: (Two years...Ever since Dad decided to go into hiding, I haven't walked around the city. I won't lie, I kinda missed it. Just hearing the noise of the busy city now, somehow makes me at ease. Even if this place is going through some hard times, it's good to see that people are still holding their own.)

Larissa: (Good, they aren't giving me a reason to be completely dissapointed in them just yet.)

Gillia: Good Morning.

Larissa: Hm...Hello.

They pass by each other without saying a word. Larissa didn't have much interest in the person she just saw, not knowing that was Gillia, who was heading towards the guild.

Spring Zone - Entrance to the Celest Family's Pagoda

Guard: Halt! Who goes...


Rayla: ...
Guard 1: Y-You!

Rayla: Hey there. Nice weather isn't it?
Guard 2: What are you doing here?

Rayla: Why are you two being so cautious? I'm a family member too, right?
Guard 1: We were told to be wary in the event that you decided to visit.

Rayla: Right...Because Cousin Bernard doesn't want me to meet Drake...Sigh...It's not like I'm going to bite him...
Guard 1: Now, tell us what...

Rayla suddenly picks up the guard and throws him at his partner, knocking them both out.


Rayla: Sorry guys...But I've come here exactly to stich this family back in place...Wheter Bernard wants it or not.

Then, she runs up on the wall and goes over it, entering the place. Of course, she was received with a bunch of guards pointing guns, swords, knives and spears at her.


Rayla: I won't judge you guys for doing your job...But I'll be passing through!!!

The guards let out a battlecry, charging at Rayla. But then, someone suddenly "appeared" between them and Rayla.

???: STOP!

Music: 幽香のテーマ / 眠れる恐怖

Guards: !!!

Rayla: Ah!

???: You won't stand a chance. Rayla is not someone you'll be able to take down. Leave this to me.
Guard: But...

???: Do you want me to make a demonstration of how this is going to go? Because I will if you don't...stay...BACK!
Guard: ...Excuse us.

The guards decided to watch from afar, knowing how dangerous the fight that was about to begin.


???: **Ahem** Excuse them...they were-

Rayla: Just doing their job after all. Don't worry, I'm not mad at them. Anyway...Why the famous "Bloody Rose of the Battlefield" is doing here?




Seila: My dear cousin calling me by my title...Guess this is a sign that we haven't seen each other in a while.

Rayla: You don't like it?

Seila: I don't really mind...but that wasn't the first thing I was expecting you to say right now.

Rayla: Apologies for the broken expectations...Now then, how about answering my question?

Seila: I frequently visit this place. That's all there is to it.

Rayla: Is it because Cousin Bernard's way of thinking is similar to yours?

Seila: Huh?

Rayla: I just remembered something after meeting you right now...You made your sister give up on the trainning and you decided to take the double of it when you were younger...

Seila: So you knew...

Rayla: Thinking about it now...I've figured that you're the type of person that does anything extreme in order to protect someone. Kinda like how Cousin Bernard took Drake's freedom.

Seila: ...You've grown alot Rayla...You seem to be able to understand how other people think in the blink of an eye.

Rayla: Well...Getting bored fighting thugs does that to you. I was really curious to see how they ticked...and that surprisingly carried over to other people.

Seila: This means...that you know what I might do you if you choose to keep going right?

Rayla: ...Sadly...Yes. This was the reason you didn't go after me after all this time...

Seila: I didn't mind that you weren't trying to defend the city...I thought you understood that it was impossible after all..

Rayla: (Suddenly...that nightmare seems even more real...)

Seila: Or have you forgotten how your father died? Nobody knows how he truly died...There's an unknown force behind all the bad events that have happened to the city since the Civil War. You'll die the same way if you keep going...So please, go back to just fighting random gangsters and leave Drake out of whatever you're planning right now.

Rayla: Hehehe...

Seila: Hm?

Rayla: Hihihi!

Seila: W-What?

Rayla: You're such a sweetie Seila.

Seila: Huh?

Rayla: I just...really can't get mad at you. You always do your best trying to protect your family. It's really admirable...

Seila: ...

Music: 境界と追憶の終宴~ネクロファンタジア


Rayla: But, I don't agree with your methods. So what if that unknown force is going to ruin the city even more? I'm not going to just stand by and wait for my death. I'm going to fight until the very end! I'm not backing down from this one anymore.

Seila: Is that your decision? Are we really going to do this?

Rayla: That's right! Even if you're my opponent, I'm holding nothing back!

Seila: Then...

Seila suddenly vanished from everyone's view. As an Ancestor Mage from the Lilly Yellow Family, Seila combines her extreme speed with a family style that uses two swords, attacking with precise and dance-like movements.


Rayla: HAAAAAAA!!!

Seila: !!!

As Seila appeared behind Rayla however, she had to force herself to block an incoming punch, the force of the impact sending her to a nearby wall, although not quite reaching it, thanks to Seila blocking the attack.


Seila: Urgh...

Rayla: Owch...You've got some sturdy swords.

Seila: They have to be...otherwise, they would break easily the moment I had to use them. They are as unbreakable as my will to protect you. If you can't surpass me, then you have no hope of reaching Cousin Bernard.

Rayla: If I can't break it, then I'll just have to get around it. There are other ways to pierce a defense y'know.

Seila: I'm aware...

Rayla: Then stop with the boasting and give me actions instead! So far, your speed failed to impress me.

Seila: Very well then...You'll know for sure how I got my title.

Knowing that sneak attacks wouldn't work anymore, Seila took a stance, then ran at Rayla with blinding speeds, throwing dozens upon dozens of slashes in an instant, while blocking and dodging Rayla's counterattacks. From an outsiders perspective, they could barely see what was going on, only the lound sounds of Rayla's fists clashing against Seila's swords in quick sucession. Some of the guards even decided that the distance they were from the fight still wasn't safe enough and left the area instead.
Seimei Family Mansion - Theo's Room


Himika: Gooooooood Morning!

As she enters the room, she sees Theo conforting Kaori once more.


Himika: Y'know...If this keeps happening, I might actually thing you two really have something for each other.

Theo: Hey...It's kinda beyond our control...

Kaori: ...

Himika noticed the sorrowful expression in Kaori's face.


Himika: ...You guys aren't the only ones.

Kaori: What do you mean?

Himika: Some of our servants have been waking up in the same condition as you are right now.

Theo: (This can't be good. So there are more people being aflicted with nightmares.)

Himika: I'm not sure what's going on...but there's certainly a new incident going on.

Himika: Maybe...It's best if we postpone Cousin Hina's tour around...

Theo: No way. We're still going.

Himika: What?

Kaori: Even though we also had nightmares, we're still fine, so no need to sorry about us. (At least for now.)

Himika: Are...you sure?

Kaori: Affirmative!

Himika: Well...

Himika: IF YOU SAY SO, I'm going to tell Hina the news.

Himika turns around and tells them that breakfast is ready before leaving.


Kaori: It's getting worse by the minute...

Theo: ...We'll have to bear with it somehow...

Theo left the room first, while Kaori looked at the window for a couple of minutes, wondering for how long they are going to last until the nightmares starts having a bigger effect on them.

Fon Ventorian Mansion - Guest Room

Sheila lazily got up from her bed. She was allowed to stay at the mansion for one day, as she was worried with Kenneth's condition and wanted to be there in case something went wrong.


Sheila: (I get it stupid Nightmare, my past went down the ditch...can you play something else for me?)

She sighed heavily before picking up her coat as she left for the corridors, her destination being the room he in. Some of the maids that she passed through greeted her, which Sheila responded without much enthusiasm in her voice.


Marilee: Good Morning Sheila.

Sheila: Hi Lady Crimson.

Marilee: Wow...I thought sleeping in a bed after a long while would give you a better night, but I guess I was mistaken.

Sheila: The bed's got nothing to do with it...Just something else. Anyway, how is he doing?

Marilee: Same as yesterday. Even after we've managed to pump blood into him, he's still not reacting.

Sheila: ...

Marilee: Hopefully, it's just his body still recovering from the berserk state. Well, I won't bother you with reports right now, go an see how he is doing.

Sheila: Okay...I'm not feeling like eating breakfast right now, so I'll wait until I'm hungrier...

Marilee watches Sheila walking away.


Marilee: (I know it's harsh, but you mustn't lose your pace Yusagi.)

Spring Breeze Hospital - 2nd Floor: Room 14


Jane: Mmmm...Huh?

Jane wakes up to an unfamiliar ceiling. Getting up while inspecting the room, concluding that she was at a hospital. Then, she suddenly checked the area where she got shot, but couldn't feel any sort of bandages, or scars.


Jane: Wait...how...

Suzaku: Oh, good morning.

Jane: YAH!!!

She almost fell off her bed, startled with Suzaku's sudden appearance.


Suzaku: Whoops! Did you wake up just now? Sorry about that.

Jane: I-It's okay...

Suzaku: The name's Suzaku! I work with rehabilitation. I'm here to check out on someone and I'll be out in a minute, so don't mind me.

Jane: Okay.

The girl watched the doctor talking with someone who was reading a magazine, while at the same time, she was reflecting back on the events of the previous day, imagining Tsuya's reaction to her getting shot.


Jane: (He probably went on a nasty rampage...Tsuya...I hope you're okay...)

Spring Zone - Streets


Miolina: Ah~! Another morning where the sun shines brighly!!!

Pairah: In my case, it's just sapping my health instead...

Miolina: This is the time where you have to lift up your spirits, or else you'll certainly won't enjoy the day.

Pairah: Like I care! I don't want to enjoy days, I want to continue my trainning.

Miolina: Who said trainning can't be fun?

Pairah: I said it, and that's fina-

Then, Pairah notices someone from afar, running at high speeds. It was Rayla. The mere sight of the girl was enough to Pairah to charge in at full power.


Pairah: THERE YOU ARE!

Rayla: Huh?

Pairah: THIS IS PAYBACK!

While initially startled, Rayla easily dodged Pairah's attacks and punched her away.


Rayla: (What was that all about? Her attack were so filled with so much blind anger, it is as if she was asking me to defeat her...Wait, haven't I met her before? She said something about payback.)

Miolina: Hey, if it isn't Rayla! You look like you're in a hurry. I apologize for the behavior of my friend.

Rayla: Yeah whatever, I don't have time to waste on you.

Miolina: Oh, in that case, talk to you la-

Rayla: Wait, you know Detective Hiagor right?

Miolina: Yes, what about him?

Rayla: Tell him to meet me at the Guild later on.

Miolina: Sure thing, but you'll owe me something.

Rayla: Whatever, I'm going.

Rayla then, kept running. Meanwhile, Pairah had returned, but noticed that Rayla wasn't there anymore.


Pairah: DAMMIT!!!

Miolina: You'll have another chance. It's not your time just yet.

Pairag: GRRRRRR!!!

Miolina: (Now that I think about it, summer is going to be hell with her outbursts...)

Rayla: (Almost there...Drake, I'm on my way!)


Spring Zone - Rayla's Home

Rayla's phone was ringing. The girl quickly got up from her bed, startled with what had just happened, also trying to process what she just saw. However, the loud ringing of her cell phone was getting in the way.

Phone: **BRING**

Rayla: Sigh...Not one of my best nights...
Phone: **BRING**

Rayla: Alright already... (This early on the morning...it could be important.)

She answer the phone. On the other side of the line, was her cousin, Drake Celest Gold.

Music: Yasashii Oukoku

Drake: Hey...Good Morning Rayla...Been a while.

Rayla: T-That voice...Drake?
Drake: I take it you saw the news about my school.

Rayla: Y-Yeah...I saw a bit of TV when I was cleaning the house yesterday...What about it?
Drake: You see, I actually helped Barry with that incident...

Rayla knew where the conversation was going.


Rayla: Sigh...Bernard...I know you want to protect your younger brother...but you're taking it too far...
Drake: I knew you would understand...I'm glad you're not that mad at him.

Rayla: Drake...
Drake: This might be my last phone call...I had sure that it was for you.

Rayla: Why?
Drake: I want you to tell my friends that...it has been a blast...All those moments we had together were really fun.

Rayla: Hey...Why are you talking as if you're going to die...You're safe in there, remember?
Drake: You're right...but at the same time, I feel like I'm trapped in a cage that's too small for me. This feeling is...frankly worse than death for me.

Rayla: ...
Drake: That's why...I'm going to break free from this cage.

Rayla: Wait...
Drake: I'm not sure how big my chances are...but I'm finally going to confront my brother.

Rayla: D-Drake...Calm down and think about it...
Drake: I've been in deep thought for long enough...and now, I've made my decision.

Rayla: No! Don't do it!
Drake: Farewell...

The call ended. Rayla gritted her teeth as she stashes her phone in her pocket. Then, the girl left her room in a hurry, meeting Tiane on the corridor to the living room. She looked like she had the same nightmare as before.


Tiane: Hey...Bad night again?

Rayla: Kinda...but I'll tell you more later.

Tiane: Whoa! What's the hurry?

Rayla: Tell the others I'll be late for class.

Then, Rayla rushed towards the exit. Tiane tried to stop her, but the girl had already left home, running at full speed towards her Family's old home.


Rayla: (This is all my fault...It was because I was neglecting my duties for so long that this happened...)

Rayla: (I have to set my family back on track...Right now!)

Spring Zone - Streets

Music: Ewige Wiederkunft

"Habitants of Unitia and friends of my children...

Good day, afternoon or evening to you. I'm Lumino Arcadia I, King of Lacrima. Before I can start, I'd like to apologize. I can't hold an audience with you right now, due to world connection circumstances. I've actually managed to send them over there by the luck of finding a crack in the barrier that separates your world and mine. Rest assured, I've already managed to fix it myself. The barrier is pretty strong. I'm impressed on how powerful Ancestor Magic is.



Rayla: Eh? The Barrier is made out of Ancestor Magic? (How? This implies someone out there created it...and who it might've been?)

The reason why I asked Reimu to give you this letter is because I want to explain myself nad my reasons, since this is something I must do. I can only imagine how you find me irresponsible for sending my own children into a world that's dangerous, to the point I'd lie to them about it. There are four reasons which I choose to send them: aid, growth, fate and fear.



Rayla: He had to remind me of that time when I called him exactly that...

Tiane: Back then, you didn't knew about their situation, so I guess there's no hard feelings.

Rayla: Hopefully not...

The first one is that I want to aid your world however I can. I used to be a Dimensional Traveler, so going through worlds to help whoever needed it was my task. Ever since I became king, though, that's not possible for me anymore. I wanted to be there, aiding you all, but I have a promise with my people. I created Lacrima to rescue and inhabit people from worlds which their doom was set, so their protection comes first and foremost. However, I don't want your world to fall under the same fate of many others whom are lost and unrecoverable. Thus, thanks to the opening on your barrier, I managed to send people there to help: Prince Xaizor and Princess Marina.



Rayla: This adds up with what Azura said...This world is truly in danger...

Tiane: And yet, we're not even close to know who's responsable for this.

Rayla: Yeah... (Wonder if we'll even get a clue...)

Then we come to the second part, which is growth. As you can see, my kids are... well, sort of an odd duo. Xaizor is completely reckless and Marina is completely cautious. I tried to grow them under different circumstances, but I think there's a limit of what I can do and what my world can do. Eventually, things started to get too comfortable and the fact that they're royalty here doesn't help much. So by sending them into a place where things work very differently and they're no prince or princess but just normal people, it may allow them to mature... or I do hope so. I know they are a bit of a troublemaker duo, but please bear with them. They mean no harm.



Rayla: On the bright side, I guess their personality is what makes them endearing. I can't be that mad.

Rayla: Though, I feel like Xaizor might be the first to end up in some real trouble if he doesn't change his attitude...

Tiane: ....

About the third reason... it's related to Marina and Xaizor. I found them when they were small children, but they came from your world, ages ago. I have no idea how or why, but the fact is that their fate is linked to your world. Currently, they hold no memories of Unitia but I want them to discover it. Painful or not, it has to be done.



Rayla: W-WHAT? T-They're aren't actually outsiders?

Tiane: Now that's something I didn't see coming.

Rayla: Same here... (Well, if I had to take a guess...)




Rayla: (It was when those monsters appeared. Maybe they got dragged somehow and the shock made them lose their memories...It's just a guess but...)

Tiane: Rayla?

Rayla: Oh...Right... (They might have an bigger personal stake in this than we first thought...)

And the last reason. I fear I don't have much time left. An enemy of mine, sealed at least a millenia ago, has escaped. I've sent my official Emissaries to investigate the cause, but my answers are few. I'm unsure of what she's planning, whether to attack Lacrima directly or to destroy countless worlds, taking the advantage of the fact that I cannot leave. This is why, if anything, I want my kids safe. I love those two, even if we're not connected by blood whatsoever.



Rayla: I understand...Family is family after all...

Rayla: Don't worry Lumino...I'll make sure they'll feel right at home...

For now, this is all that I can tell you. I hope that, one day, we can meet each other face to face. Reimu told me about you, based on what Xaizor and Marina tell about Unitia. It would make me happy to meet people from your world at last.

Sincerely,
~ Lumino Arcadia I



Rayla: I'm sure that day will come.

Tiane: I guess...I'll be looking foward for it too. He does sound like a nice guy.

Rayla: Indeed...Oh, there's more.

PS: You have full authority to give Xaizor a beating if he's being bothersome. Oh, this includes Marina as well, as she can get pretty annoying when she wants.


**はてな/しましまP Plays again**


Rayla: A-Am I reading this right? Did I really get the authorization to set them straight?

Tiane: Oh boy... (This is not good...She's probably going to hit way harder since they're most likely more resistant than I am...)

Rayla: As I said before...Xaizor might be the first to get into trouble...And if he doesn't change...he'll be in trouble.

Tiane: (Oh crap...I don't want to be around for when that happens...)

**Music stops**

Then, they finally got home. Tiane headed straight for bed while Rayla cleaned the house. Once she got to her room, Rayla put the letter inside a drawer before heading to bed.


Rayla: I'll make sure the city is one piece before you get here...Until then, take care Lumino.

The girl closed her eyes, ready to be embraced by her dreams once more, waiting for the sun to rise once she wakes up from her slumber.
Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

Music: Under the moonlight

Time passed, Rayla and Tiane were ready to head back home after eating dinner.


Rayla: Thanks for having us today Reimu.

Tiane: Yep! The food was also really great.

Rayla: We'll see you next time, and take care.

Tiane: Bye-Bye everyone! Hope you enjoy your stay in this mess of a city.

Then, the girls turned around and left the place.

Spring Zone - Streets


Tiane: And...another day passed by...

Rayla: Indeed...Another turbulent day.

Tiane: ...I guess we are far away enough from them.

Rayla: Ah, I know what you mean.

Then, Rayla pulled the letter Reimu gave her.


Rayla: Lumino...right? I wonder what he wants with me.

Tiane: Obviously, you'll have to open up and see.

Rayla: Alright...make sure I don't bump into something while I'm reading.

Tiane: Gotcha!

Rayla: Okay then, let's begin.

Rayla opens the letter and starts reading its contents carefully.

Celest Gold Family Pagoda - Drake's Room

The young man was already at bed. Looking at the ceiling with a melancholic expression. His brother prohibiting him of going to school just as Drake had predicted. He wouldn't be able to hang out with his friends any longer. From now on, he would study at home.


Drake: But after I'm done with them...then what? I'm probably still going to be stuck in this place...

Even though it was for love, Drake felt suffocated already. It was something that he would have to get used to for the rest of his life.


Drake: Maybe...

A thought that had been lingering in his mind resurfaced again. Something that he has been planning to do for a while now.


Drake: Does this means...that it is time for me to decided on it once and for all?

He didn't knew if he had the strenght to do so...but he knew he had to decide soon.


Drake: ...I guess...Tomorrow...I'll have my answer for sure.

Then, he pulled the bedsheets over himself, closed his eyes and waited for the dreams to take over his mind.

Seimei Family Mansion - Theo's Room


Theo: And in the end, we're sleeping on the same room again.

Kaori: That horrible dream might show up again...And I'll be needing you around for when that happens.

Theo: Oh...that's right...

Kaori: Am I being a bother?

Theo: I don't mind. It is at times like these that we need to help each other.

Kaori: T-Thank you...You're always looking out for me.

Theo: No need for thanks. With that said, Good Night Kaori.

Kaori: For you too.

Spring Zone - Front of Hyde's Home


Hyde: Whew...Today was certainly a day. The stress just drained my strenght...

Linne: Welcome back.

Hyde: Hey Linne. Am I late again?

Linne: Something like that. Did something happen?

Hyde: Pretty much...I have one hell of a story to tell you.

Linne: Then do that once you're actually home. You must be hungry right?

Hyde: Pretty much...huh?

Linne: Someone's approaching.

Both Hyde and Linne look towards a direction after feeling someone's EXS. They saw someone walking at a slow pace while looking at the ground.


Hyde: (An In-Birth? I wonder who it...)

Nanase: ...

Hyde: GAH!!!

Linne: What's wrong Hyde?

Hyde: M-Man, I'm starving so much, I'm seeing things...let's hurry up and enter the house alre-

Nanase: Hm? Hyde Kido?

Hyde: (And...she noticed me...Just what I needed...)

Linne: Hm? I think I remember y-

Hyde: H-hey! H-How is it going...err...

Nanase: I'm Nanase...

Hyde: R-Right! I remember now...ahahahaha...

Linne: What's wrong with you?

Hyde: I'm trying to mind my words around her, that's what...

Nanase: ....You don't need to do that...I'm not going to yell at you...

Hyde: Oh...really?

Nanase: ...

Hyde: Well...

Linne: You..

Nanase: Y-Yes?

Linne: You look like you're about to collapse. Did something happen?

Nanase: I'm just tired...that's all.

Hyde: It's obvious you've gone through a lot today.

Nanase: (That obvious huh?)

Hyde: Hey, why don't you want to rest here for a while and tell us what happened? You can go back home once you're done.

Nanase: Why are you...

Linne: It's better if you take the offer. I'm guessing you only arrived here because of your lack of focus. Your current mental state might end up making you get lost around the city, which might be dangerous at this time.

Nanase: ...Yeah...You have a point...I'll stay here for a while (To think that I would find this guy's home by accident...)

Nanase didn't think too much and accepted Hyde's offer.


Nanase: (I guess...I need to get this out of my chest...They are people who will know what I'm talking about, so there won't be need to hide anything from them.)
World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Makis: I'm glad that you understand. Ah, one more thing: Don't ever mention my name out loud. The city has some nasty ears. If they find out that I'm here...I'm not sure what would happen to the guild. Not because that DUST is dangerous...more like, they aren't our only problem.

Seimei Family Mansion - Corridors

Music: Peace After Darkness Fades


Theo: We're home!

Himika: Welcome back you two!

Kaori: Are you feeling better now?

Himika: Well, I'm going to have to rest for a while longer...but the timing couldn't have been better since...you know, I don't have to spend countless nights up late.

Hinamori: ....

Himika: D-Don't look at me like that Hina...You don't need to feel bad about it.

Hinamori: I wasn't...It's just...thinking how hard you worked for all these years...

Himika: And I would've done it a thousand times over!

Hinamori: Even if meant your health?

Himika: We're family right? I might just as well give up my soul for your sake.

Hinamori: You would become a rather overwhelming ghost...that's for sure.

Himika: Y-Yikes...I don't plan on going THAT far! I want to live as much as I can...With everyone by my side if possible...

Hinamori: Still...Thank you.

Himika: You're welcome!

Kaori: They seem to be getting along rather well.

Theo: Indeed. I'm happy for them.

Himika: By the way bro...Do you have something important at school tomorrow?

Theo: Not really. Why?

Himika: Because I would like for us to take Hina on a trip around the city.

Theo: That would be nice. I guess I can skip class just this once. Count me in!

Himika: Deal!

Kaori: I don't think I'll be coming with you three...don't want to get in the way of an important family outing.

Himika: Awww, You can come too if you want.

Kaori: Sorry...Maybe another time. I don't think I would be able to keep up with your pace.

Himika: If you say so...I won't force you.

Theo: So...what's for dinner?

Himika: Follow me and see! It's Hina's favorite.

Ryoukan Tsurugiya Inn - Main Lobby

Music: Rest Area


Chizuru: Welcome back everyone!

Sister Bell: Evening!

Chizuru: Oh? The group seems to be in high spirits this time.

Sister Bell: Indeed we are.

Haken: In fact, we've hit quite the jackpot today.

Chizuru: That's great news!

Sister Bell: But first, do you still have that vacant room?

Chizuru: Not really. Someone just took it a while ago.

Sister Bell: I see...
???: I told that it's fine, I'll just stay over at Marcia's home.

Suddenly, a man entered the place. Wearing a long coat, having silver hair...and a rather "unique" looking right arm.


Chizuru: I'm guessing you're also not from here.

Nero: Pretty much, name's Nero.

Chizuru: I'm Chizuru Kashiwagi. Pleased to meet you. As you've heard, we're out of rooms.

Nero: I don't really mind. I can handle stuff on my own. I appreciate the offer though.

Sister Bell: I guess it can't be helped...

Fear Mace: Had a feeling this would happen. Not everyone wants gratitude to be repayed.

Chizuru: You've been rather quiet for a whi-

Fear Mace: I'm just bored...Not like I have anything interesting to add...

Haken: Are you sure you were not thinking deeply about our big find?

Fear Mace: Implying I didn't think of that already. Thoughts go out fast y'know, so zip it.

Nero: (Something tells me she's going to be one of those "hard to read" kind of people.)

Suddenly, a blonde girl wearing a white jacket entered the place.


Girl: Hmmm...I was expecting her to react to Nero's arm, but she looks pretty darn unfazed.

Nero: (Oh crap, I forgot to hide it.)

Haken: There you are Miss Traveler. Now that you mention it, our Innekeeper doesn't look all that surprised to see a demonic-looking arm up close.

Fear Mace: Maybe it's for the best...I can guess the kid has some issues displaying that thing around, so it's better if nobody comments on it.

Girl: Experience huh? (Still, that's pretty strange...Am I thinking too hard about it?)

Chizuru: I guess you must be their great lead.

Girl: Indeed I am! Let me introduce myself.

Marcia Comet: I am a traveler that comes from beyond the stars! Beyond the suns and even beyond the Galaxies! Travelling through this seemingly infinite cosmos, like a shining meteor, with not set destination in sight. The name's Marcia Comet, pleased to meet you Madam-

Chizuru: ...

Marcia: -Kashiwagi.

Music: はてな/しましまP

The room went silent after Marcia bowed to Chizuru after she was done with her speech. Sister Bell's body was trembling, feeling a bad omen. Fear and Haken however, were amused by the situation.


Haken: (No hesitation at all.)

Sister Bell: (Oh my Lord...)

Chizuru: ...You're certainly new here...Miss Comet, I must inform you that I'm still not that old...You may call me Chizu-

Marcia: Great talking to ya! I'm taking Nero now, see ya tomorrow!

Nero: Wha-Hey!

Marcia took Nero by the collar and took him out while he protested that he could walk by himself.


Chizuru: ...She's a bold one...Not caring about manners like that...

Sister Bell: I-I'm sure she didn't mean no harm...A-Anyway...L-Let's go eat something...

Haken: After you!

Fear Mace: (Seems like things will be slightly less boring with that blondie around.)
World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Makis: Indeed. Now then...much like before, I'll start from the beginning.

Music: Moment Before Dawn

This whole issue with Psychic Users has been happening even before our organization started working on glaives. There has been quite a few reports of them awakening to their powers, only to lose control of it right afterwards and cause some massive damage to their surroundings. Once they have settled down, some of them would either try to find a way to live a normal life again...or just cause terror with their new powers.

That's when a organization started to not only hunt, but also research for ways to harness their power...Or rather, it seemed like they already knew what they were doing...as if they were on the job for quite a while. The name of said organization was the Sumeragi Group. A place rumored to exist for many years, we aren't sure for how long.

After the civil war, we decided that we would start researching the recent appearance of Psychic Users in our city, even asking Sumeragi Group to share their research with us. They agreeded on the condition that we would also share our findings with them. That's pretty much their only involvement in this, just sharing of information....And thus, DUST Organization was born.

Then, 2 years ago, one of our head reseachers, his name being Graner Wakter, developed something that would be known as Compact Glaives, a derivate project from Sumeragi's own Glaives, but instead of controlling a Psychiccer's power, it would grant combat knowledge to its user once activated.

But, our then, current leader, a woman by the name of Tamari Leta, thought that project was too risky due to one flaw: The user was at risk of having their brain damaged upon the first activation, usually losing some body functions or just outright dying. The best results where only on people who were already strong, as they didn't get any sort of aparent damage.

One day, Graner went to her office. Nobody knows what happened there really, but once he came back from his visit, he announced that he was appointed the new leader and that Miss Tamari had left the group, aproving the Compact Glaive to begin mass production, and thus, DUST's approach to the issue with Psychic Users became what you see today.


Makis: Of course, I found this issue VERY suspicious. Granted, even before Graner became leader, we were still planning to control psychic users...However, Miss Tamari wanted to do this in a way were they could coexist with everyone, not turning them into weapons of war. (That would most certainly get us into a conflict with Sumeragi Group in the near future...)

Makis: I want to believe that Miss Tamari would still refuse such a project, no matter what. This is why I decided to learn the inner working of the glaive before defecting from the organization, teaching everything I knew to this Guild.

Makis: And...This is pretty much it. We have no ways of proving to the public that DUST Organization are behind these attacks...But we'll get there for sure.

Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine


Rayla: (A letter to read away from them? I wonder why is that...)

She keeps the letter in her pocket while getting up in order to head for the kitchen.


Tiane: Talk about lack of etiquete.

Rayla: You of all people saying that?

Tiane: The boss always made sure that we would get our plates in an ordely manner, something that would carry on when we would cook soup for the homeless.

Rayla: I...see.

Tiane: I still have the urges sure, but food is not something you should rush...

Rayla: (...Tiane really made a strong bond with the members of the Freelers Gang...I'm ashamed on not noticing that before...So much for someone who learned how to read people by fighting thugs daily...Maybe...I wouldn't be worried IF she decided to go back to them. Sure, she's still rude, but she also learned a couple of things that helped her not turn into a worse type of thug.)

Seimei Family Mansion - Entrance


Yuzuriha: This place never fails to impress me...Huh?

Theo: What's the matter?

Yuzuriha: I dunno...The heavy air around here is...gone?

Theo: Ah that? Well...Yes actually. At least until the one who managed to dispel it dies...which hopefully won't happen so soon.

Yuzuriha: I see. I guess this will be one of my go to spots when I go jogging around...but anyway, you guys are delivered.

Kaori: Thanks for making us company.

Yuzuriha: Mission more than complete! Again, sorry for being suspicious.

Theo: It's okay. I'm sure it will all clear up in the near future. And then, we can be friends.

Yuzuriha: Owch...Are you saying we weren't before friends before?

Theo: Oh...I mean...

Kaori: Bad choice of words darling...

The three started laughing out loud. Then, said their goodbyes. Theo and Kaori watched Yuzuriha dissapear into the distance, both heading back into the mansion soon after.
Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine


Rayla: Well, if Xaizor does anything stupid, you'll be the first one to know Reimu.

Tiane: ...Was kinda expecting somone more...strange looking to be living in here.

Rayla: Why are you talking as if you were the one who asked the question? Also, don't imply out loud that you're bored of this place.

Tiane: But I am...

Rayla: Shut up.

Tiane: (Not my fault my expectations are way up there...can't keep them SMALL in a place like this...)

World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Mana: Professor Makis is here.

Makis: Good Evening everyone!

Nancy: Hey Professor, We've got another one to hear about your story.

Makis: So I heard. It's nice to finally meet her.

Mana: I'll go get the briefing room ready.

Makis: No need to hurry. She just got here right? Why don't let her relax for a bit? If she wants to of course.
Spring Zone - Streets


Yuzuriha: Man, isn't the moon pretty today?

Theo: Hmmm...Looks the same as always.

Kaori: What he said.

Yuzuriha: Geez...Both of you are being such a downers... (Maybe I'll lent them my smartphone...)

Theo: I mean...We're not really in a stargazing mood.

Kaori: Specially not in the middle of the street.

Yuzuriha: Fair enough...

Theo: So...can you tell us what's the name of the In-Birth you've been looking for?

Yuzuriha: I think it was...Glyscor? No...Maybe it was Scyther? Something like that.

Theo: No...We don't know anyone by those names...

Kaori: (Hmmmm....Ah! I think I know who she's talking about...But why hi-)

Then, Kaori remembers about the reunion they had a couple hours ago when everyone was catching up with what happened the day prior. After realizing that, she started coughing loudly.


Kaori: *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH* *COUGH* (If they only knew Xaizor isn't from this world.)

Theo: (Seems like she figured what's going on.)

Yuzuriha: Whoa...Are you okay?

Kaori: This is what remained of a flu I had a while ago...I'll be fine.

Yuzuriha: If you say so...

Kaori: (This just makes me even more curious on who wants to know about him...)

Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine


Tiane: So Rayla, we're leaving too?

Rayla: No...I'm feeling like staying for a while. Not really in a hurry to go back home since we now live by ourselves.

Tiane: Okay!

Rayla: You're not really liking it here right?

Tiane: Shrines are the last places I'd ever think to visit on purpose.

Rayla: I can see that...still...behave yourself.

Tiane: Riiiight....

Rayla: Now then...Reimu, besides Xaizor and Marina, does someone else live here?

Kanzakai School - Storage Room


Trent: Alright, here's our toy. All dismantled and ready to be taken anywhere we want.

Barry: Right...I have a car ready for us at the back of the school. We'll reunite with the others in the Ventorian Mansion later.

Trent: Understood my dear! I'm hoping that will be a rather cozy place.

Barry: I wish I had your enthusiasm...

Trent: No need to force yourself. Everyone has their own pace.

Barry: (I'm pretty sure you're just doing this in order to be obnoxious...)

Trent: Let's hurry up before the wrong person spots me.

Barry: ... (This is what I'm going to have to get used to.)

Kanzakai School - Front Entrance


Mina: Alright everyone. I believe is about time we started that party I promised. We need to unwind after this rough day we just had. So...who's willing to come?

Hyde: Think I'll pass...Not really on the mood.

Mina: Oh...Alright then...See you tomorrow...

Hyde leaves, The members of the student council heads back inside the building without another word. Sera and Lyna had already left the place, Daniella was heading towards the back of the school while reading a book about poems.


Mina: Well...I tried...

Nicholas: I was expecting something like this would happen.

Mina: Same...But didn't stop me from trying...I thought that maybe everyone could relax...but I guess this wasn't such a great idea.

Nicholas: No need to beat yourself up about it. We know you had good intentions.

Mina: I see...So...See you tomorrow?

Nicholas: Yes. I've good some stories to tell my sister today. I'm sure she'll be surprised that I've finally got into a fight.

Mina: Tell Karin I said hi! Hopefully, we'll have some news of Tsuya by tomorrow.

Nicholas: Got it. Good-bye!

World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Nancy: Deal!

Touko: H-Hey...You're not going to even think about it?

Nancy: This has everything to do with her, That's reason enough. Even if the glaive somehow doesn't turn out to not be done by the DUST Organization, she was still being targetted by them. It's only natural that she fights back once she has the means to do so.

Touko: I guess I understand...

Nancy: Welcome to the World Crossers Guild Lilina! No need to worry about doing an entrance exam. There's no need for those right now.
World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab


Touko: Actually, I think we should be focusing on the glaive itself...Something tells me we're going to find something interesting once we've manage to hack into the database this is connected to.

Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine


Theo: Actually, yeah, I guess we need to get back. As much as I want to stay, I want to spend some time with Cousin Hinamori now that her training is done.

Kaori: (Now that I think about it, I wonder if Himika recovered.)

Theo: So yeah guys...sorry if I can't stay longer.

Rayla: No harm done. Go and be with your family.

Tiane: Don't keep them waiting man.

Theo: We're off.

Once they got out, Kaori heard the sound of leaves rustling, immidietally putting her guard up.


Kaori: Who's there? If you show yourself until I finish counting to 5, I'll fire a warning shot.

Theo: We're being watched?

Kaori: ONE!
???: Wait! Don't...

Music: A king of apathy

The person panicked and fell of the tree, quickly getting up and heading towards the group.


Yuzuriha: It's just good ol' me...

Kaori: Huh? Wait, I think I know you.

Kaori: Yuzuriha...Descendant of a family who were once under the Night Blade. She's the current holder of the Iris Blade: Kamiji-no-Homare. Her duty is to watch out for possible Hollow Nights and to stop In-Births from fighting each other.

Yuzuriha: Now hold on a second, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with you knowing about my personal life.

Kaori: Sorry...It's complicated...Kinda out of my control...

Yuzuriha: Was this some sort of mind reading of something.

Theo: Not really...Anyway, what someone like you is doing near the Hakurei Shrine.

Yuzuriha: Might as well tell you...Y'see, I was asked to see if there was a potential In-Birth here...Though, since my "intuition" didn't detect anything, it's safe to assume "they" were wrong.

Theo: Who're "they"?

Yuzuriha: Friends yours...I think...

Theo: That...doesn't answer much...

Kaori: Well...It doesn't look like she's lying...that last part sounded a bit off.

Yuzuriha: Super sorry about that. They looked like to be on our side so I'm rolling on it for now. Anyway, it looked like you guys were heading home. Want me to accompany you? I'm kinda done here.

Kaori: I don't see why not...

Theo: You're going to have to tell us more about what you were doing here.

Yuzuriha: Fair enough. I can assure you that you'll be safe with both me, Auntie Yuzu and...

Before Yuzuriha could think of striking a pose, she noticed her sword by the tree she fell off seconds ago.


Yuzuriha: AH! AYAME-CHAN!!!

In a split, Yuzuriha seemingly teleported to where her sword was, dusting it off and hugging it like it was a plushie.


Yuzuriha: You're not hurt are you? Big sis is so sorry! Don't worry my dear....I'll polish you until my caluses creates caluses.

Kaori: T-Talk about emotional attachment...

Theo: Indeed... (Certainly and oddball...)

Summer Area - Front of a Building

Music: Builders of Another World

As they arrived at the surface, they saw the place flooded with police cars.


Tatsuna: The boss probably called them to this place.

Kev: You're absolutely correct.

Tatsuna: Hey!

Cali: Congratulations on your first succesful mission Tatsuna.

Tatsuna: Oh..Well...T-Thanks...I didn't do this alone though...

Kev: Still, you did great. I have high hopes for your future endeavors.

Tatsuna: I-I'll do my best to serve sir!

Cali: This takes me back to when the boss also congratulated me...Back then, I didn't even knew that one day, I would be promoted to Vice-Captain of the division.

Tatsuna: Really? You need to tell me more about it.

Cali: Well...

Sheila: I'm sure it will be great story, but I need to hurry before my friend wakes up.

Kev: What's the matter?

Sheila: Tatsuna will tell you the details later.

Kev: I see...

Cali: Oh right...Miss Sheila, there's someone waiting for you with a limo over there.

Sheila: Someone?

She looks to the direction that Cali pointed, seeing a limo with someone inside. She couldn't exactly tell who was the driver due to darkned windows.


Sheila: (I'm guessing Lady Crimson sent that for me.) In that case, see you guys another day.

Then, she started carrying Kenneth towards the limo as fast as she could.


Kev: That homeless girl sure is full of mysteries...

Tatsuna: Indeed...but I can assure you we can trust her.

Cali: Really now?

Tatsuna: Yes...I'll write it in my report.

As Tatsuna started to give the full mission report, Sheila had entered the car with Kenneth. After putting Kenneth on the seat, the Limousine took off.


Sheila: Whew...This was certainly a day...
Driver: You can remove your hood if you want. The glass is dark enough to hide your face.

Sheila: T-That voice...

The Driver removes his cap, revealing a familiar white hair.


Sheila: Dharek!!!

Dharek: I'm home.

Sheila: When did you get here? Lady Crimson didn't say anything.

Dharek: Just a while ago actually. I received a call from her saying that you might need a ride.

Sheila: She didn't even give you a chance to rest from your trip?

Dharek: Not like I needed it, so no need to worry about me. Anyway, what happened with him?

Sheila: Yeah...Kenneth went out of control...He needs a blood transfusion before he wakes up.

Dharek: So, it actually happened...It would be for the best if he stayed away from fights...

Sheila: I know...It's clear that he still has no control over himself. There's no way he can just keep holding back in fights all the time...It just won't be enough...Knowing him, he'll probably still want to help us but...

Dharek: We'll have a nice chat with him when we get back to the hideout. This is still his choice at the end of the day, and that's what we all agreed with him.

Sheila: Yeah... (Though...deep down, I'm hoping Kenneth gives up on the idea and just leave everything to us...)

As the limo was passing through a crossing, someone stopped in their tracks and looked at the vehicle.


Fear: ...

Haken: Something the matter?

Fear: I thought I felt something familiar...stench...

Haken: Is that so?

Fear: I'm just rambling...Now march.

Haken: As you wish!

Fear: (Either this it's just my imagination...or for a moment, I felt the smell of a vampire...)
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