[Tendoukyou, Within the boarders of the Flame Haze, Shana] The world had changed. The entire world that she understood was replaced by territorial conquest and the like. It was a world far to complex for the likes of Shana, however, she had decided that as long as they remained on this world, she would protect those she loved. Those she cared about. Those without the ability to defend themselves like the many within Outlaw, whom of which were not given the great powers that the Flame Haze control, but to an extent, are able to use the unrestricted fields. Shana was considered to be a rather powerful flame haze due to her contracting with a powerful Crimson Lord. Shana understood that great power came great responsibility. She would protect her fellow Flame Haze. She would protect Yu- A light blush appeared on Shana as she thought of this name. Yuuji was the person she chose to ally herself with no matter the cause. Yuuji was a mystes, whom of which was given a powerful treasure tool through sheer luck. One that allows him, as simply a floating conglomeration of the existence formerly known as "Yuuji" to stabilize. This ability allowed him not to fade away like all others do after their existence is no longer stable. "I will protect Yuuji," Shana said to herself, muffled under her breath as if a secret pledge she could not inform others of. After all, she had to do what her organization desired. She could not be pushed towards the idolization of a single individual. Such feelings were not proper of a Flame Haze; someone who had given themselves to fighting against those who would threaten existence. "Did you say something, Shana?" Yuuji called behind her, a smile forming on his face. She doubted that he had actually heard what she said, however, this statement seemed to bring her back to the reality which she was position. "N-Nothing that concerns you, idiot!" Shana crudely barked at the other as if it had actually not been about the other. She did not want Yuuji to understand how she truly felt, yet at the same time she considered him her greatest ally in a world without such. Their time spent together against the Guze no Tomogara had caused them to come to understand one another; to relate with one another. Shana had originally figured that the Mystes known as Yuuji as not someone who she cared for. In fact, most Mystes were simply tools to be used in the event their stability had dissipated. But now, Shana chose to keep Yuuji in her life. She needed the other. He was truly Shana's reason to continue fighting on. She could not let go of the desire that she had to be with this Mystes. In response to Shana's rather course comment, Yuuji just smiled his normal, carefree smile and said: "Don't worry Shana, I will always be by your side." As if understanding her feelings, without the other needing to hear what they had said. Yuuji had grown to know how Shana was like. Even if this was not the case, others would have a similar reaction to being plucked out of their own world and simply given territory and a desire to become the top faction of the world. It might not be an easy task, but Yuuji had chosen to be at Shana's side, no matter the opposition. He could not simply abandon her. "Yuuji-" she said in a rather loving manner before being interrupted by another of the Flame Haze, Magery Daw. "Ara, ara~ You two look like your getting along just fine, but I believe there are bigger matters at hand," the blond woman spoke. As someone who always kept to their objective, despite the occasional drink or so. "Either way, the higher ups seem to think that we should wait for now, but I believe that such is not a good idea. After all, we know not of the opponents, therefore we should at least launch a counter offensiv-" "No," Shana coarsely stated. "It is suicide to fight against those we know not about. We should observe at first; see what the other factions wish of us Flame Haze, and decide on such. You agree, right Yuuji?" "Shana is right," Yuuji simply said to Shana's inquiry. "We should not go rushing into things, Magery Daw. But it is not like scouting others is not a means to understand their desires. Though, I suppose that some neighbors look to be rather unfriendly at this time. If the time comes to such, I would not hesitate to protect my fellow men, including you and Shana." [i]Y-yuuji sounds so cool.[/i] Shana thought to herself, hearing Yuuji back her up like this. Of course, she would never admit such, but she had a rather great fascination with Yuuji. Though she presents her feelings to him rather bluntly at times, she did not want Yuuji to think that she was truly "head over heels" for him. Rather, just slight "previews" were enough for him, or so she believed. Simply, they would react to others rather than enter post haste. That was to say they would not explore a bit though. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Keisaku, Clock Tower] One of Yuuji's best friends. A messenger of such bearing a desire for an armistice so they could analyze those who would befall doom to the world. It was a risky mission, but Keisaku understood this from the start. If he were to be defeated here, there would be records of hostilities from this "mages associations", and perhaps give the Flame Haze time to react to such. But Keisaku hoped that this would not turn to hostilities. After all, they were a faction that only desired to understand the threats to themselves and the world. Though, it was not unbecoming of them to act in an offensive manner against threats they feel must be eliminated or passified. Hopefully, these "mage associations" people would be reasonable in this regard. Simply put, he was here to deliver a message of peace. Hopefully, this message would be understood and accepted by the leaders of such.