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The reprieve granted by the angelic girl’s spell lasted only a few moments, but that was time enough for Gaia to spot Connie through the dense mob of bodies and swirling clouds of smoke. She appeared to be carrying another girl, while a magical boy was leading them through the crowded dance floor with a barrier shaped like a plow. And… Was that Lily carrying a girl in a bunny suit? It was a strange sight, to be sure, but there was no time to think about such things now.

[color=SpringGreen]“Connie!”[/color] Gaia called out as she began to make her way toward her friend. [color=SpringGreen]“Hold on, little sister! I’m coming!”[/color] 

Gathering her strength, the spritely girl darted through the mass of monster girls, leaping over those she couldn’t pass around. As the effects of Vi-Chan’s twisted song began to be felt once more, Gaia threw a cloud of seeds in front of her from which thick vines shot forth to ensnare any who tried to obstruct her passage. Although the clouds of smoke now obscured her vision, Gaia had fixed Connie’s location in her mind. She was traveling in as close to a straight line as possible, so the verdant magical girl was confident that it would only be a matter of time before she and her friend were reunited. 

Then, just as Gaia was vaulting over an enormous monster girl with three heads, another girl, who seemed to be completely covered in flames, sent a blazing fireball hurtling toward her. Due to the smoke and sheer chaos of the rave, Gaia was unaware of the danger until it was virtually upon her. Even with her impressive agility, it would have been almost impossible for her to avoid the flaming sphere, but, in the end, it turned out that dodging the fiery missile wasn’t even necessary. Just before it struck her, a glowing barrier flashed into being and completely absorbed the blazing blow. Looking up, Gaia saw the angelic girl hovering overhead, using her wings to push back some of the smoke.

[color=SpringGreen]“My sincere thanks for the assistance!”[/color] Gaia called to her, while flashing an appreciative smile. [color=SpringGreen]“The Daughter of Mother Earth is in your debt!”[/color]

[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Please, think nothing of it, my sister,”[/b][/color] she called back, returning Gaia’s smile with one of her own. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“This humble servant is only too happy to help. The glorious sight of you being reunited with your friend is all the reward she shall require.”[/b][/color]

Giving a grateful nod, Gaia set off once more. Feeling an infusion of speed and vitality as her angelic ally continued to assist her, Gaia would soon find herself at Connie’s side.

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It brought great joy to the Angel of Hope’s heart to see the rave’s insanity subside in the wake of her spell. She was also overjoyed that she was able to help the nymph-like girl on her quest to reunite with her friend. Sadly, this elation was short-lived. All too quickly, the effects Vi-Chan’s song returned with renewed vigor, and even the dark idol’s flight from the stage seemed to do nothing to stop the accursed melody. Tears once more streamed down the Angel of Hope’s face as she saw innocents being brutally cut down by deranged monster girls, while the newly arrived Ascendancy dispatched the poor monster girls with equal savagery. This wasn’t their fault! Could they not see that the monster girls were mere victims as well? She felt her gentle heart being rent asunder by the sight.

[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Please! I beg you! The killing must stop!”[/b][/color] she pleaded desperately, though her cries fell on deaf ears. Words would not serve here, she swiftly realized, only action! With that in mind, she summoned her weapon, The Celestial Staff of Radiant Empowerment. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Please… Please let me be allowed to save at least some of them,”[/b][/color] she prayed as she gathered her power. 

Using the staff to focus her mystical energies, the Angel of Hope projected an array of barriers across the main hall. Some were sent to protect those who had retreated to the corners, while others interposed themselves between the raging monsters and the fanatical crusaders of the Ascendancy. The barriers also radiated powerful waves of healing energy, which mended even the most grievous of wounds and brought a renewed sense of calmness and clarity to those whose minds had become ensnared by the evil song. With that accomplished, the Angel of Hope moved to aid those who were also trying to help others as she was. Gliding over the confused throngs, she used her wings to clear as much of the smoke as she could, while blessing her new allies with both magical enhancements and words of encouragement.

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[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Well done, sister!”[/b][/color] she called out to a lavender haired girl who was guiding guests to safety. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Keep up the good work, and please allow my blessing to assist your endeavor!”[/b][/color] she added, filling the girl with increased power.

[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“Oh, wonderful!”[/b][/color] she exclaimed at the sight of a fellow reinforcement girl using her barriers to bind the more belligerent monster girls, while her companion shielded her from attack. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“You are stopping them without killing them! Thank you so very much! It means more to me than you shall ever know!”[/b][/color]

[color=DeepSkyBlue][b][i]Ah! The sight of such profound kindness fills me with such immense joy![/i][/b][/color] she sighed contentedly as waves of blissful euphoria washed over her, drowning out her earlier sorrow. 

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It was at that moment a new sight came to her attention. A robed magical girl with dark hair was sending streams of crackling lightning into the hall’s myriad speakers, frying them to a crisp and at long last silencing Vi-Chan’s diabolical song.

[color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“I am eternally grateful, my cherished ally!”[/b][/color] the Angel of Hope called to the dark haired girl, while placing her hands over her heart. [color=DeepSkyBlue][b]“My appreciation knows no bounds! Thanks to you, we have been granted a chance to restore peace to this troubled gathering! Let us strive to make the most of it together!”[/b][/color]