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PART1
[url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U0rOUA_UjmbQ70tOWe8BByiVsbXWHYdLbHQpyNZAbbY/edit]Battle against Shinzou and the Assassin[/url]

PART2
[url=https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ON7uUAscjMUIYUaNDpMmx7WZHWzURJ6ievUyvRUfLcI/edit]Battle Against the Aberrant Youko Kitsune[/url]

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[center][h2]Kyoto[/h2]
[b]Sunday, June 5th 20XX[/b][/center]
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The sound of a festival continued on unabated as the crisis came to an end. An impressive display of pyrotechnics lined the sky, the golden lights of the festival lanterns illuminated the streets. The people knowing nothing of the battle that had transpired that night, continued the seemingly whimsical festival that was held that night, and just as quickly as the festival appeared, it was gone the next morning, cleaned up to such an impeccable degree that it felt like a dream.

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Standing before the young Maki as she was laid upon the soil of Nijo Castle, was Kuzunoha, Kuuto, and Motsumine. The three having worked in unison to take down the beast, and held within the fox yokai's hand was the Sessho-Seki. She moved her arm to her side, opening it up, handing it over to Motsumine, who accepted it with little question.

The battle that had ensued consisted of just them three, Motsumine's skill with powerful exorcism spells, Kuzunoha and her illusions and rapid casting, and Kuuto and his peerless skill with a blade. It took them some time, the pure and unbridled power of Tamamo no Mae, even if it was only a fraction, was truly something to be feared.

[color=a187be]"And so the curtain falls, and all that remains is this pitiful young girl? Hmmmmm... What I wonder, could have pushed her to do such a thing? Without that wretched blessing, she has become but a glorified doll"[/color], the cutting words of Kuzunoha were the first to comment.

[color=slategray]"Given my research, I have some theories as to why... But how that relates to what she did, I do not know. We may not ever know until she miraculously awakes"[/color], Kuuto crossed his arms in thought. His words were quickly followed by the fox yet again.

[color=a187be]"Which she never will, under these circumstances at the very least..."[/color],

[color=fff79a]"In any case, I was surprised to see you appear Lady Kuzunoha, had you not appeared... Rather, I had gone forward assuming you would not, given how you turned down my offer. I fear what may have happened without your assistance"[/color],

[color=a187be]"Speak no further. When you came to me for aid you petitioned for the aid of Eiseikato. Tonight, it was I in my capacity as an individual, that I had extended my help"[/color], Motsumine seemed a little surprised, but bowed slightly as he said his thanks.

[color=slategray]"Hm, it seems even a silver-tongued man like you can still be surprised in such ways... But I must also say my thanks. Your massive illusion had ensured the events of tonight remained a secret, something I think could not have been achieved otherwise"[/color]. Motsumine stepped forward towards the young girl Maki, and knelt down to her, inspecting her.

[color=fff79a]"The poor girl... We had searched for her for many months, and the sorrow she must have experienced to push her to this besides... I am sure the young Seirin would be most saddened by this development. For now, we shall take her into custody, and see what we can do"[/color], the tone of his voice seemed rather sincere about the matter. Kuzunoha turned her back and began walking away from the scene.

[color=a187be]"Do what you wish, though I extended aid as a friend tonight, I expect this debt to be repaid sometime in the future. Perhaps we can strike some agreements with yokai visitors in this city? I am of the knowledge that there are some clans that are still repellent to the idea of letting yokai enjoy their own lives here... Which is such a shame. Yokai are rather picturesque to a city like this wouldn't you agree?"[/color], with this lighthearted remark, she smiled, before disappearing in a vortex of gray and purple smoke. As she disappeared, so too did Kuuto begin to walk away.

[color=slategray]"And I have my job as a teacher at Silver Gate, I'm afraid the aftermath of this mess will have to be handled by you. The students have been put under interesting ordeals thanks to this. Well, you can handle it here anyways can't you?"[/color],

[color=fff79a]"Hmph. To leave me behind to take care of a mess as always. You never change do you"[/color], Motsumine closed his eyes in a slight smile.

[color=slategray]"Nor do you, always cleaning up after other people... I am expected back at Seidoujima immediately after this school trip, but it will be the summer holidays for the remaining month. Do call on me if you are free for a drink"[/color].

[color=fff79a]"I will"[/color]