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If one were to look in just the right direction, at just the right moment, they might perhaps catch a glimpse of a [url=https://imgur.com/lDWVOVl]horrific monstrosity[/url] as it leapt across the London skyline. And if said hypothetical viewer were granted a closer look, they would no doubt notice that the creature held in its grasp an attractive young woman with flowing, blonde hair and wearing a [i]very[/i] elegant gown. Such a viewer, especially if they were a Magical Girl, would be forgiven for thinking that this was obviously a Pageless, racing off into the night with its latest victim. But, were they to look even [i]closer,[/i] they would likely be shocked to discover that, instead of keeping its captive restrained, the nightmarish beast was actually cradling the beauty gently, and that said beauty seemed to be enjoying herself a [i]great[/i] deal… 

[color=LightSkyBlue]“Isn’t this exciting, darling?!”[/color] Olivia inquired, her voice filled with exhilaration as her long golden tresses fluttered behind her. [color=LightSkyBlue]“Our first night in London, and [i]already[/i] we have an assignment from the Grand Ministry! They must really think highly of us to send us out before we’ve even gone through orientation!”[/color]

[color=MediumBlue][i]Perhaps, my sweet Rose,[/i][/color] Xolys replied, his calm and polite voice echoing in her mind. [color=MediumBlue][i]Then again, the Pageless seem to be growing ever more restless of late. It may well be that the Ministry has deigned to alert [b]every[/b] Magical Girl in the area as a means of effectively curtailing this latest threat, before it grows too strong.[/i][/color]

[color=LightSkyBlue]“Hmm…”[/color] Olivia mused. [color=LightSkyBlue]“I suppose that [i]does[/i] make more sense… Oh, you’re just so [i]smart,[/i] darling!”[/color] she told her monstrous companion, while nuzzling him affectionately. [color=LightSkyBlue]“And if that’s the case, then we’re sure to meet some [i]other[/i] Magical Girls when we get there! [i]Finally,[/i] I’ll have a chance to make friends with people just like me!”[/color] she gushed, before giving voice to a delighted giggle. [color=LightSkyBlue]“Oh, I simply cannot wait!”[/color]

The unlikely pair had been chatting in Olivia’s (otherwise unoccupied) dorm room, when they’d received the Ministry’s alert. Not wasting a moment, Xolys had scooped his fair maiden up and darted off towards the construction site at which a worrying number of Pageless were said to be gathering. Now that they were almost there, Olivia could see that a battle was already in progress, with no less than five Magical Girls facing off against a far more numerous swarm of Pageless. Although, now that she took a closer look, said Pageless appeared to be on the losing end of the engagement, with the monsters perishing by the dozen at the hands of the Magical Girls, while their would-be victims were guarded by barriers of both flame and steel. Not only that, but a fair number of the dark creatures appeared to be in full flight, sprinting away from the battle and deeper into the construction site as fast as their misshapen legs could carry them.

Olivia couldn’t help but be enthralled by the sight. During their relatively short time together, she and Xolys had only encountered mere handfuls of Pageless, and to see such vast numbers falling before the might of her fellow Magical Girls brought great joy to the fair maiden’s heart. The only question now was, how best to assist them? The Ministry’s alert had listed three main objectives: Find the new Grimoire that had appeared nearby, protect the civilians present, and, of course, destroy all the Pageless. Olivia knew she and Xolys weren’t particularly suited to searching for things, and it seemed that the civilians were already fairly well protected, which left…

[color=MediumBlue][i]It appears that no one has yet noticed that cluster of fleeing Pageless,[/i][/color] Xolys observed as they descended upon the construction site. [color=MediumBlue][i]Shall I attend to them, dearest?[/i][/color]

[color=LightSkyBlue]“Yes, darling,”[/color] Olivia nodded. [color=LightSkyBlue]“Please do.”[/color]

Dropping out of the sky above above the unsuspecting Pageless, the terrifying monstrosity spun it lower tentacles like a blender, the spiked appendages slicing several Pageless to ribbons before even reaching the ground. Once he had finally landed in their midst, Xolys employed the scythed talons of his other limbs to cut down several more. Meanwhile, Olivia was gently lowered to the ground, where she stood back to admire her companion’s prowess. However, despite her love for watching Xolys work, the fair maiden’s attention couldn’t help but be drawn to the other Magical Girls present, each of whom were dealing with the Pageless in their own unique, but no less impressive, way. 

[color=LightSkyBlue]“Greetings, fellow maidens!”[/color] Olivia called out to her allies. [color=LightSkyBlue]“May we join you this fair evening?”[/color]