[i][u]World Crossers Guild - Underground Lab[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/Uw6Oj4l.png[/img] 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. [i][u]Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine[/u][/i] [img]https://i.imgur.com/VXwyd1A.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/MatJoZL.png[/img] Kaori: (Now that I think about it, I wonder if Himika recovered.) [img]https://i.imgur.com/9isX3qL.png[/img] Theo: So yeah guys...sorry if I can't stay longer. [img]https://i.imgur.com/GLcDKtA.png[/img] Rayla: No harm done. Go and be with your family. [img]https://i.imgur.com/WzEV0DT.png[/img] Tiane: Don't keep them waiting man. [img]https://i.imgur.com/fwpdQHZ.png[/img] Theo: We're off. Once they got out, Kaori heard the sound of leaves rustling, immidietally putting her guard up. [img]https://i.imgur.com/cmZbVjt.png[/img] Kaori: Who's there? If you show yourself until I finish counting to 5, I'll fire a warning shot. [img]https://i.imgur.com/1N4hCFv.png[/img] Theo: We're being watched? [img]https://i.imgur.com/7sDYE3J.png[/img] Kaori: ONE! ???: Wait! Don't... Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyivLK0xQJk]A king of apathy[/url] The person panicked and fell of the tree, quickly getting up and heading towards the group. [img]https://i.imgur.com/SfyS8W5.png[/img] Yuzuriha: It's just good ol' me... [img]https://i.imgur.com/I4rYgQb.png[/img] Kaori: Huh? Wait, I think I know you. [img]https://i.imgur.com/j1SvV2R.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/0AgrUCX.png[/img] Yuzuriha: Now hold on a second, I'm not sure I'm comfortable with you knowing about my personal life. [img]https://i.imgur.com/8RpgMst.png[/img] Kaori: Sorry...It's complicated...Kinda out of my control... [img]https://i.imgur.com/2sWWp54.png[/img] Yuzuriha: Was this some sort of mind reading of something. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Wiv0S5Z.png[/img] Theo: Not really...Anyway, what someone like you is doing near the Hakurei Shrine. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yg7IMXn.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/VXwyd1A.png[/img] Theo: Who're "they"? [img]https://i.imgur.com/LuOEPcI.png[/img] Yuzuriha: Friends yours...I think... [img]https://i.imgur.com/jppfUO8.png[/img] Theo: That...doesn't answer much... [img]https://i.imgur.com/gzGF0Lq.png[/img] Kaori: Well...It doesn't look like she's lying...that last part sounded a bit off. [img]https://i.imgur.com/yg7IMXn.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vchIKeq.png[/img] Kaori: I don't see why not... [img]https://i.imgur.com/RIUlhvI.png[/img] Theo: You're going to have to tell us more about what you were doing here. [img]https://i.imgur.com/zmmUGlZ.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/lZyfk4l.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/LuOEPcI.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/G8KMPGM.png[/img] Kaori: T-Talk about emotional attachment... [img]https://i.imgur.com/AkWCXfi.png[/img] Theo: Indeed... (Certainly and oddball...) [i][u]Summer Area - Front of a Building[/u][/i] Music: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTDBGYp8FTE]Builders of Another World[/url] As they arrived at the surface, they saw the place flooded with police cars. [img]https://i.imgur.com/YP2RxC6.png[/img] Tatsuna: The boss probably called them to this place. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nCfepJ9.png[/img] Kev: You're absolutely correct. [img]https://i.imgur.com/NE45IGo.png[/img] Tatsuna: Hey! [img]https://i.imgur.com/DNOiNcJ.jpg[/img] Cali: Congratulations on your first succesful mission Tatsuna. [img]https://i.imgur.com/xO7uG2P.png[/img] Tatsuna: Oh..Well...T-Thanks...I didn't do this alone though... [img]https://i.imgur.com/XH58qt0.png[/img] Kev: Still, you did great. I have high hopes for your future endeavors. [img]https://i.imgur.com/tnkX6Mf.png[/img] Tatsuna: I-I'll do my best to serve sir! [img]https://i.imgur.com/e0Xukev.jpg[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/c00An5f.png[/img] Tatsuna: Really? You need to tell me more about it. [img]https://i.imgur.com/QTEfyFq.jpg[/img] Cali: Well... [img]https://i.imgur.com/GqCqdLl.png[/img] Sheila: I'm sure it will be great story, but I need to hurry before my friend wakes up. [img]https://i.imgur.com/btFyFik.png[/img] Kev: What's the matter? [img]https://i.imgur.com/Djs9xdb.png[/img] Sheila: Tatsuna will tell you the details later. [img]https://i.imgur.com/N5OAVGW.png[/img] Kev: I see... [img]https://i.imgur.com/rJZ9g9s.jpg[/img] Cali: Oh right...Miss Sheila, there's someone waiting for you with a limo over there. [img]https://i.imgur.com/t6ABZLo.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/vkmu4n4.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/btFyFik.png[/img] Kev: That homeless girl sure is full of mysteries... [img]https://i.imgur.com/5lK4x4C.png[/img] Tatsuna: Indeed...but I can assure you we can trust her. [img]https://i.imgur.com/i35rPLS.jpg[/img] Cali: Really now? [img]https://i.imgur.com/q3BzUoc.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/xFtf3ek.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/Viu7lY7.png[/img] Sheila: T-That voice... The Driver removes his cap, revealing a familiar white hair. [img]https://i.imgur.com/ovv35cy.png[/img] Sheila: Dharek!!! [img]https://i.imgur.com/dOStxTI.png[/img] Dharek: I'm home. [img]https://i.imgur.com/nrTHcUt.png[/img] Sheila: When did you get here? Lady Crimson didn't say anything. [img]https://i.imgur.com/n4k2HVl.png[/img] Dharek: Just a while ago actually. I received a call from her saying that you might need a ride. [img]https://i.imgur.com/pmzgaun.png[/img] Sheila: She didn't even give you a chance to rest from your trip? [img]https://i.imgur.com/xLhCbK8.png[/img] Dharek: Not like I needed it, so no need to worry about me. Anyway, what happened with him? [img]https://i.imgur.com/4L6hUr7.png[/img] Sheila: Yeah...Kenneth went out of control...He needs a blood transfusion before he wakes up. [img]https://i.imgur.com/S7vlH9e.png[/img] Dharek: So, it actually happened...It would be for the best if he stayed away from fights... [img]https://i.imgur.com/BsKhBmz.png[/img] 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... [img]https://i.imgur.com/gukuWMC.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/rs1zvng.png[/img] 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. [img]https://i.imgur.com/L9xN5sG.png[/img] Fear: ... [img]https://i.imgur.com/eFDah8n.png[/img] Haken: Something the matter? [img]https://i.imgur.com/W44P6lz.png[/img] Fear: I thought I felt something familiar...stench... [img]https://i.imgur.com/dJ95Aqa.png[/img] Haken: Is that so? [img]https://i.imgur.com/9Fqvqfh.png[/img] Fear: I'm just rambling...Now march. [img]https://i.imgur.com/4ysCvPM.png[/img] Haken: As you wish! [img]https://i.imgur.com/AKO73og.png[/img] Fear: (Either this it's just my imagination...or for a moment, I felt the smell of a vampire...)