Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius


Lilly: Oh...

Necrox: Uhhh... Yeah...

After answering her, Necrox stopped time for him and his brothers.


Necrox: Hey, who's her? I don't ever remember seeing her...

Lilly: Me neither. She spoke like if she knew us, though.

Magio: That's Miss Blanc. She came to visit us back in the Mushroom Kingdom for some time.

Lilly: She came? But why I don't remember her at all?

Necrox: I just remember that White Heart woman that always came... or at least, that's what she always said.
Magio: But that's her, right there.

Necrox and Lilly looked at each other and just to confirm it, Necrox decided to compare Blanc's Fate to White Heart's. Supposedly (and obviously) enough, they were the same. He nodded to Lilly, at a signal that Magio was right.


Necrox: Hold it. How the hell did you knew that?

Magio: That's... actually, I don't know it myself...

Lilly: Hmmm...

Necrox: Have some idea?

Lilly: The only thing I can think of... is that this have something to do with the Keyblade, but...

Necrox: One hour or later we'll discover this stuff.

Then, he made time go back to normal. Then, he reminded about something.


Necrox: Hate to break the reunion, but has anyone seen Hugh?

Anna: Why, Prince?

Necrox: Well... hey, come over here.

At his request, she came forward. She was really shy.


Lucifer: Azure?! Is that really you?!

Azure: Yes, Lucifer.

Magio: You know her?

Lucifer: Of course! She's like me, a Summon Spirit!

Azure: I am still a Stray Summon. I am after a Master.

Agni: And you found Hugh to be it?

Lilly: But why him?

Lucifer: Simple. Az here is the Summon Spirit of Lightning. When she's a Stray Summon, she can't exert all of her power, being limited to a mere 15% of it to use freely. And maybe because Hugh can use the same power as well, she could amplify his powers.

Anna: Wow...

Lucifer: I bet Hugh will be freaking strong if Az were to join him as his Summon Spirit. Not to mention, for those who are bothered with the fact that Hugh's like Necrox, she's really refined, so she might be able to control him.

Azure: L-Lucifer, stop. You are embarassing me...

Lilly: That's what worried me.

Necrox: Hey, what the hell does that mean?

Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius


Akina: If it's about Hugh, he's coming back with Masaki. Fael has been found and all.

Marie: I believe he returned to the hospital...right?

Akina: No, he didn't, but don't worry, i promise you that he'll be back by tomorrow.

Blanc: Ah yes, speaking of that kid... (They need to know what Yukari did to him...)

Suddenly, Akina pulled Blanc in a hug.

Music: Colors of an Orchestra


Akina: And i assure you, he is completely fine.

Blacn: H-Hey...

Akina: Oh, and Uni. Noire can't see you right now. But don't worry, you'll meet soon enough.

Uni: My sister...is here? She really...came?

Mana: Isn't it great?

Uni: That's beyond great! It's been more than an year...but even still...i miss my older sister so much...

Marie: (Her Older sister...huh?)

Suddenly, Akina started to speaking in Blanc's mind, using her Dimensional Drive in order for the others to not hear their thoughts, not even Satori would be able to read through their conversation.


Akina: Alright, question?

Blanc: Why did you do this?

Akina: Because you already know their answer.

Blanc: Huh?

Akina: No matter if they knew that, they would still stick together as friends...as you saw right now with Lilly...plus.

Blanc: Plus?

Akina: Right now...the only one who should be upset with Yukari...it's him.

Blanc: ...

Akina: So keep quiet about this for now. Once Fael settle things with her, you can say what you want to them.

Blanc: Alright...I think i understand what you want to say...

Blanc: Now please, stop hugging me.

Akina: Alright...I need to stop with this tendency.

Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius

BGM: Diva's Device

Then, Magio started to hear a sound. But, supposedly, only he was hearing it. It looked like a singing voice, calling his name.


Magio: Is that... singing?

Necrox: Eh? What singing? No one's singing here.

Magio: Are you guys not able to hear it? I hear someone singing from afar.

Lilly: I don't hear anything. Are you sure of what you're saying?

Agni: Maybe it's just your imagination.

Magio: I don't know... I get the feeling that someone is calling me from somewhere...

Anna: Maybe... someone with the power over songs, making it able for only you to hear it?

As Anna gave him her thoughts, Magio understood who it was calling him.


Magio: You're right. And the only one person that I know it would be able to do this... is the divine spirit of Gensokyo's Yggdrasil.

Agni: Then this divine spirit is calling for you... but for what, exactly?

Magio: That's what I'm going to discover right now.

Azure: But is it not dangerous for you to go alone? I mean, we can all go with you.

Lucifer: Nah, don't sweat it, Az. Pal here is pretty fricking tough, so he can hold his ground pretty well. Also, I'll be there to help him.

Azure: That... leaves me more worried.

Lucifer: Hey!!

Magio: I'll be fine. Don't worry. If anything happens, I'll give you guys a call by any means.

Necrox: In that case, take this.

Necrox took something out of his pockets and threw it to Magio. It was Nitori's most selled item, a terminal.


Necrox: A terminal from Nitori. Since you don't have a cellphone, it's going to be troublesome to go after you all the time, so here's your new toy. All contacts and data included.

Magio: Thanks. I have to thank her later.

Lilly: Well, good luck with it. If anything, call us.

Magio nodded and left Etoile Sirius alongside Lucifer.

*BGM Stops*


Necrox: Well, guess we gotta be on our way, right?

Lilly: Hmmm?

Necrox: Going to anticipate Hugh's arrival and finish this thing. I said I would take her to him and I will.

Azure: O-Oh! Will you really do this?

Necrox: Heh, I never break my word.

Lilly: Except the 56 times I asked you to help me with something, you said you would but never came.

Necrox: That's because it's you.

Lilly: What's that supposed to mean?!

Then, Necrox was the next to leave alongside Azure. They headed to the entrance, to await Hugh.


Anna: N-Now, now. Princess Lilly, we should return to the hospital. The medics might be worried with you.

Lilly: Can I please not go back? I can't stay still any longer.

Anna: But your injuries-

Agni: You'll know that she will insist and she won't go.

Anna: Agni?! How come you are not worried?!

Agni: It's not that I'm not worried, but I don't think that holding her on a hospital bed will do anything good. Besides, even though it seems just a physical problem, we don't know if this will do something over her magic or anything of the sort. The medics won't find that.

Anna: I do understand, but the problem is that we are missing a nurse. And even if I know how to treat her wounds, I am in no position of doing that.

Lilly: Then do that as my friend.

Upon hearing that, Anna looked at Lilly with a hopeful face.


Anna: Princess...

Lilly: Please, I really don't want to go back to the hospital. Every second in that place feels lonely enough to drive me mad. I miss you all, our other friends, the relaxing times we have on the rooftop at lunch...

Lilly: Not to mention, there isn't one interesting book for me to read! All they have there is fairy tales for children and those teenager magazines that I absolutely despise for not having any valuable cultural content!

Agni: (In the end, what frustrates her is the fact she's alone... and she's not gaining any knowledge.)

Anna: ... OK. With one condition.

Lilly: Which condition?

Anna: The next time something happens with you, physically or emotionally, you are prohibited of locking yourself in Etoile Sirius and you must tell it to me or to anyone else. Am I being clear?

Lilly looked down and breathed a little. She imagined every type of order, but not something like that. Yet, she smiled and responded.


Lilly: Yes. I understand.

Anna: Good. That is what I wish to hear.

Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius


Akina: (Hmmm...Something big might be starting...) Well, Me and Blanny are leaving too. We have stuff to do.

Blanc: I won't be around for a while, so if this fool ever get in trouble, bail her out please.

Marie: Of course, we need to look up for each other right?

Akina: Eeeeeh? C'mon, i already passed through that phase.

Uni: (Just what happened back at my world?)

Akina: Alright, we must go, our planet needs us.

Akina lifts her arms in the air ala Gun-Jack, then both her and Blanc fell down a portal instead of floating up.


Marie: (Akina...If you know where Fael is...please look after him...)

School - Guild's Outpost


Hugh: Urgh...Finally...Why did they choose summer to run away.

Edge: (No wonder it's so hot.)

Thomas: Welcome back guys. *Hands cup of water to Hugh*

Hugh: I can't...take another step...

Fortune Teller: C'mon, i'm covered up in a hood and you don't see me complaining.

Hugh: Heh...Tough talk for someone who stays in his cottage all the time...Take that hood off man...
Fortune Teller: Curious about my face?

Hugh: It's really hot so why not?
Fortune Teller: Well...I'm bit of a shy person about my face.

Hugh: I'm not asking much...please...
Fortune Teller: You're certainly asking a lot.

Hugh: So you mind huh?
Fortune Teller: Yes, i do...

Hugh: Alright...

Hugh turned his back, then smiled a bit and warped behind the Fortune Teller.


Hugh: Too bad imma see it!

Before he could reach out for the hood, Hugh stopped. Being inches away from having his eye stabbed by a bayonet.

Music: Diferences between people


Fortune Teller: You know...I need to be prepared if someone stupid decides to harass me.

Hugh: Gulp!

Thomas: (He's fast, in such a short space, he managed to pull that weapon out of nowhere and make Hugh back off.)
Fortune Teller: Don't ever try that again.

Hugh: You...Just who the hell are you?

The man puts his weapon back into his coat.


Fortune Teller: I'm a Fortune Teller. This is not away from the truth.

Hugh: ...
Fortune Teller: Now if you excuse me.

He leaves back to his cottage.


Hugh: Why he is so secretive about his face?

School: Corridors

BGM: Diva's Device still playing

The energy came from the rooftop, so Magio went directly to it. For not calling attention, he went by walking. Unfortunately, he was caught.


Mao: Ah, Magio!

Magio: Mao?! What are you doing here?

Mao: I began to study here. Since this seems like a prestigious school, I decided to stay here.

Magio: I don't know the whole "prestigious", but this is a nice place. Now, if you excuse me...

Mao: Wait. I'm going with you.

Magio: Eh? Why?

Mao: I'm not sure, but there's some ominous presence around here. Then again, it could just be some coincidence or whatever,

Magio: Look, your deduction is not far from there, but I don't like the idea of you coming with me. It could be dangerous, you know.

Mao: I'm aware of that. But even so, I'd prefer to investigate this too, other than just staying around here.

Lucifer: Pal, wouldn't it be a better idea. I mean, everyone's so busy with their stuffs.

Magio: ... Fine, fine. But don't do anything reckless, OK?

Mao: I'll be cautious, so don't worry about me.

School: Guild's Outpost

Necrox and Azure descended to the entrance and soon saw Hugh at the Guild's post.


Necrox: There he is.

Azure: ...

Necrox: What's with you? Hurry up, don't let him waiting.

Azure: B-But what if he says no? What if I am an innapropriate Summon Spirit for him?

Necrox: Just stay calm, girl. Geez, I guess things are never easy, aren't they?

He grabbed Azure's arm and dragged her with him to the outpost. Necrox had a short temper with undecisive people or with those who went back on their words.


Necrox: Yo. Glad to hear everything went well... or sort of.

Sunshine Hotel - Sasha's Hotel

Sasha was returning from the bath. Then she looked at the kid who was still sleeping.


Sasha: It seems all i do is watching you sleep.

Fael: Sorry about that.

Sasha: Oh! Finally huh?

He gets up while streching his arms.

Music: Night of Seclusion


Sasha: So...how are you feeling?

Fael: Way better now, thanks to you.

Sasha: D-don't thank me...i don't like when people are being too kind to me.

Fael: W-Why not?

Sasha: I'd rather not answer that.

Fael: But...

Sasha: Shut up! That's enough.

Fael: Alright...

Sasha: So...That scar...

Fael: I guess it's one of those that won't dissapear...

Sasha: I see...

Fael: Say Sasha...should i keep trusting Yukari?

Sasha: Huh?

Fael: Are these powers really the only way to fight Peach? Did i had to lose a friend to finally be aware i have my own power...

Sasha: ...

Fael: Ah sorry... you don't know much about me or what is happening...so i shouldn't be asking this.

Sasha: It's okay...but as you probably guessed, i don't have much of an answer.

Fael: ...

Sasha: Well...i guess what remains now, it is to continue fighting. What happened, happened. Don't let stuff take you down. So stop crying...and don't thank me.

Fael: Okay. I'll keep walking straight...even if our future is uncertain...it is up to us to shape it.

Sasha: Anyway, you better sleep a little more for tomorrow.

Fael: I won't go back to them just yet.

Sasha: Why not?

Fael Summoned his sword. He couldn't tell if the spirit inside it was still dead or just sleeping.


Fael: I have some familly business to be taken care...i need to deliver this to someone...I'm not worthy to wield this...I was a fool...i didn't discover the ruse in time...i let her die.

Sasha: Interesting...Since it looks you're forfeiting that, how about i give you something to replace it?

Fael: I don't know...

Sasha: Oh, so you're suspecting me now? Don't worry, there's not any catch (There really isn't.) I'll be giving you a DM Weapon.

Fael: Sorry...I know you've helped me and all...but...

Sasha: Alright, i understand. (Living beings lives only to betray each other...i know that very well...but...i really don't feel like betraying this guy...why is that?)

Fael: ...

Sasha: ...

Fael: Well, i can't sleep...so maybe you could show me what exactly is that weapon.

Sasha: O-Oh, really?

Fael: Sure.

Sasha: Alright, just wait a moment.

Moonlight Castle


Akina: YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO! We're ba-

Valkehayn: Can you please not speak loud Miss Akina? Madam Rachel and Lady Yukari are resting at the moment.

Blanc: The old hag sleeping? That's the biggest mistake you ever did.

Midori: I gave them permission to rest. My team at the organization is helping me out.

Akina: You're so prepared as always Midori Senpai.

Midori: So, how was it?

Blanc: Well, Magio seemed to know who i am.

Midori: Maybe he reconized your aura.

Akina: Could be.

Blanc: But despite that, i was happy to meet them at close after all this time.

Akina: That's great!

Blanc: Well, this is where we part ways, be careful out there.

Akina: I'll be fine.

Blanc: This is serious, i'm really worried about you.

Midori: While i worry about her too, until now, you saw how many times, she got back up after a hard time.

Blanc: You got a point.

Akina: Alright, I'll follow your advice.

Akina then, opens a portal, while looking sleepy.


Akina: I gotta go sleep...

Midori: I made sure the hotel staff knew you were coming back. I figured you would be too groggy to go to the Main Lobby.

Akina: You're prepared as always...thanks...and goodnight...

Then, she leaves through the portal with her eyes closing.


Midori: (Sweet dreams you big idiot.)

School - Guild's Outpost


Hugh: It went kinda well.

Thomas: I just called the search off, since them both have been found.

Iris: So everything is okay right?

Thomas: Yes, our friends have been found.

Hugh: Sooooo...

Then Hugh notices Azure being dragged.


Hugh: Necrox, that's not how you ask girls out. I know that some of them likes bad boys like you, but at least ask first. She looks uncomfortable.

Thomas: (He's just so casual about it.)

Hugh: Say, what's your name?

School: Guild's Outpost

Before Azure could answer (or try to, at the very least), Necrox took Gae Bolg out and pointed it at Hugh.


Necrox: One more of those jokes and I'll make sure that my spear will pierce your heart.

But then, he thought more about it and decided a punishment even worse, showing a malevolent grin.


Necrox: No, wait, scratch that. I'll actually tell that CERTAIN secret you have to that CERTAIN someone, so you better think twice before doing your clownish joke roundabout.

Necrox: And actually, she's not here for me. She was looking for YOU. I just came here to take her to you.

After that, Necrox speared Gae Bolg at the ground, leaned on it and just looked at the scene.


Azure: (Be strong, Azure. You came all this way, you cannot give up now!)

Azure: Um... m-my name is Azure. And as he said, I... came looking for you, because I have a request.

Azure breatherd a little, hands were already shaking. But she had a little of faith that this would work out. Then, she asked Hugh.


Azure: Please, let me become your Summon Spirit!

School: Rooftop

BGM: Diva's Device still playing

Magio, Mao and Lucifer arrived at the point where the presence's energy was stronger.


Magio: Here we are.

Mao: This is where the presence is, I suppose.

Lucifer: Well, then where the hell is it?

As he expected, Riko came out and appeared in their front. She seemed really distressed.


Riko: I expected you to come alone, not with people. At they very least, your friends.

Magio: ... So what do you want?

Riko: I will only make this request once and your answer shall determine how we will act around each other. I just want to make this clear, so you won't do the wrong choice.

Lucifer: She's talking too big. That's probably some sort of bluff.

Mao: Let's just listen. Remember, she expected only Magio, so we're outsiders on this.

Lucifer: Heh, I'll hold myself for now.
Riko: I am offering Heaven's aid on your task. Our desire is to end this very quickly and we have the power to do it so. You simply have to choose one thing.
Magio: What thing?

*BGM stops*


Riko: Give up on this quest, give me the Spring Dream and leave the rest to us.

BGM: Buzzkill


Magio: What?!

Lucifer: W-What a bunch of BS! I can't believe that!

Mao: T-That's ridiculous! You can't ask that of him after a progress already done!

Riko: Quiet, outlanders. The conversation is between me and Magio.

Lucifer: YOU BE QUIET!!

Lucifer dashed at Riko, ready to punch her. But she sent an electric pulsar and sent him and Mao to wall. Alongside that, the pulsar paralyzed them.


Mao and Lucifer: Argh!

Magio: Lucifer!! Mao!!

Riko: Now answer me. You know what's right. You saw what happened back at the festival when we left the situation at your hands. There aren't any other options except this one.
Magio: You...

Riko: It's a win-win situation. We will deal with Peach and you all will live a normal life. Isn't that appealing enough?

Magio: What kind of win-win situation?! I'll be dodging my responsibility that way!

Riko: No one expects you all to win. You should just do what I tell you, for the sake of this town.

*BGM stops*

Cookie: He already said no. Can't you take a negative answer when you hear one?

Out from the sky, Cookie landed next to Magio. He and Riko exchanged angered stares.


Magio: Cookie!

Riko: Cookie, if this is your way to be the hero, it won't work.

Cookie: This is something they have to accomplish. May I remind that Peach aims for them and not for you?

Riko: I already know what she aims for. But I won't accept those kids taking this job that we are able to complete in a question of seconds.

Cookie: That's what you believe. But it could end up becoming an endless war if we interfere, don't you think?
Riko: ...

Cookie: Also, is this any initiative from the Great Seraph herself? Or is this your own desire to fight back against her consentiment?

Riko stood silent and waited for Magio's answer. But from the way he looked, it was clear that she was going to have problems in the future.


Magio: ... I'll repeat my answer clearly. I refuse to accept this. I refuse to run away.

Riko: I see. If that's your answer I won't force you to accept it.

Riko: But we will do our movements. The people of Heaven are tired to see all the slaughter down here.

Riko disappeared and went back to Heaven. Cookie and Magio moved back to Mao and Lucifer to help them.


Magio: Are you two OK?

Mao: Y-Yes, I think.

Lucifer: I'm fine. But that girl...

Cookie: I'll talk with Garrit and see what I can do. I'm pretty sure he'll be able to convince the other soldiers on not partaking Riko's request of fighting.

Magio: Don't do anything dangerous, OK? You promised me.

Cookie: Don't worry. For now, you better warn the others. They must be prepared for anything.

Magio: I will.

School: Guild's Outpost

**Night of Seclusion still playing**


Hugh: Summon Spirit huh?

Iris: Oh, like a Mana Spirit?

Thomas: You have one of those Miss Iris?

Iris: A lot of them actually.

Hugh: Well...I can? I mean...

Hugh: My powers are mostly offensive fighter...is there a way for me to use Summon Magic? How does this work?

Hugh was interested in the idea of having a summon spirit.


Hugh: Is there a way for that Miss Azure?

Sunshine Hotel - Sasha's Hotel Room

She opens some kind of hole, then starts searching for something inside it.


Sasha: Seriously, why don't i keep all this stuff at home? I carry way too much weapons when i really need only one.

Fael: Err...is something the matter?

Sasha: It's fine, i think i'm almost finding it.

She tries to search deeper, prompting Fael to look away with a yelp.


Sasha: Aha! Found it!

Fael: Good.

Sasha: Why are you blushing?

Fael: Nothing...

Sasha: Hmmm...Anyway, here they are.

Fael: They?

Sasha gives Fael a pair of swords.


Fael: These are...

Sasha: A pair of DM Twin-Blades. You can attach them to your arms, plus, they also double as guns, but they have to sheathed to do so. Would you like to test drive them?

Fael: Why not?

Sasha: Alright, let's go to a place no one will bother us.

She opens a Dimensional Portal.


Fael: Where it takes?

Sasha: The rooftop.

Fael: Hmmm...I have a better place.

Sasha: Alright...but i can't go to a place i don't know where it is located.

Fael: Don't worry, i know a place.

He extends his hand.


Sasha: Errr...

Fael: Silence, i'm doing a thing.

Then, Fael opens a Dimensional Portal as well.


Sasha: What the-

Fael: After i had the oportunity to open one myself thanks to a friend of mine, i got the hang of it.

Sasha: H-How many times you opened with help?

Fael: Once.

Sasha: Only Once?

Fael: Yep.

Sasha: That's...impressive, most Dimensional Travelers take a while to master their Dimensional Drive.

Fael: Hmmmm...

Sasha: Nevermind, take me to this place of yours...

Spring Zone - Abandoned House

Music: Fuji Forest

They appeared in what seemed to be a big japanese house inside a thick bamboo forest.


Sasha: This is...

Fael: Dad's old home. He would take me here sometimes...it was our special place...much like how the three at the grasslands is the special place of me, Hugh and Marie.

Sasha: I see.

Fael: So, shall we being the test?

Sasha: Ah, first, i need to configure your weapons to your DM Signature.

She attaches the weapons to his wrists, then, a holographic menu appears over his arm.


Sasha: Alright...I need to insert your full name to start the process.

Fael: Just the name?

Sasha: For a DM Weapon to have an owner, it needs to know its name...or rather, the identity of the existence.

Fael: Hmmm...

Sasha: Although, some weapons can interchange between users, but those are usually from those big organizations.

Fael: Like the World Travelers Organization right?

Sasha: Yes. So...Your surname please?

Fael: Actually...i'm not using that name anymore.

Sasha: No?

Fael: Yeah...It has to do with me not being worthy of Excalibur anymore...

Sasha: Hmmm...Then...what is the new name then?

Fael: Says the tradition...no...not a tradition...it is more like an oath...that if you abandon all the ties to your noble familly, you need to call yourself Clay. Although, until now, i haven't see anyone that did that yet...so this means that i'm first right? But then again, i'm acting on my own will instead of being a member of the Four Families group...so i guess i was destined to have this name...No, more like i brought it to myself.

Sasha: (This kid...) So...It is Fael Clay right?

Ralf: Ralf Clay....This will be my new name.

Sasha: Whoa! That's...actually a cool name in my book. Oh You can thank me this time.

Ralf: Alright...Thanks.

She digits the name on the menu, then it turns into a sphere of energy that enters Ralf's heart.


Ralf: Whoa.

Sasha: Impressive huh? They almost feel like an extra limb now right?

Ralf: Yeah...it's similar....but at the same time...diferent from the Excalibur.

Then, Sasha jumps far away from Ralf, then activates her DM Weapon.

Music: Victory Must be Grasped


Sasha: My DM-Skull Death Scythe grants me a fancy cool looking armor, but it is not an barrier jacket.

Ralf: Alright.

Sasha: (It looks like he understood.)

Ralf: Alright DM-Twin Blade, let's go!

Sasha: Come! I'm right here!

Ralf pulled two blades at once, then attacked Sasha with a flurry of slashes, ending up with a cross-slash.


Sasha: Nice speed.

Ralf: Heh!

Then, he tests the shooting mode of the swords, firing many energy bullets at Sasha, who was deflecting them while spinning her scythe, then he warped close to her and attacked some more.


Sasha: (He has a natural talent for this...no doubt.)

Ralf: (Tch, just as expected from a veteran...i can't land a slash...)

But he knew, he was stronger than ever, so he increased his speed, trying to overwhelm Sasha.


Sasha: (Coming from all sides huh? Then how about this?) Lotus Flower!

She jumps upwars, then swings her scythe in a spinning motion.


Ralf: Whoa! So close.

Sasha: There you are!

Then, she deals two dance-like slashes on Ralf, but he dodges them.


Ralf: Whew...

Sasha: Well, guess i don't have to teach you much in terms of combat.

Ralf: Yeah...Yukari already took care of that.

Sasha: I see.

Ralf: Guess we should go back now.

Sasha: So, you're staying with them?

Ralf: Yes, but i'll save them as trump cards.

He de-summon the weapons.


Sasha: Very well, back to the hotel them...but before that...i'll be staying with the bed.

Ralf: Okay. I think i knew you would say that...

School: Guild's Outpost

BGM: Pure White


Azure: Ah... Y-Yes! I just have to... execute the Ressonance. I will be quick.

Azure held Hugh's hands and closed her eyes. Soon, her light blue aura began to appear as his deep blue aura appeared as well. Both of their lightning powers started to resonate. Azure's serene and swift lightning, albeit different, resonated perfectly with Hugh's wild and energetic lightning. Soon, a silver ring with a sapphire appeared, symbolizing that the Resonance was a complete success. Azure opened her eyes and looked at him.


Azure: ... Thank you. I... feel like my dream was fulfilled. And now, I can be useful for everyone.

Azure: I look forward to aid you as the Summon Spirit of Lightning... Master Hugh Maxell Black.

And she became a floating light and dived herself into the ring.

---

Assist Get!!

- Owner: Hugh Maxell Black
- Assist: Azure, the Summon Spirit of Lightning

Congratulations!! Now, with Azure's help, Hugh has access for his Super Mode!! Also, Azure's system has changed from Spell Card to EXS!!

---

Necrox clapped at a sign of respect. His grin wasn't that malevolent anymore.


Necrox: Congrats. Now you have a new ally. And I feel as if your power grew now that she joined you as a Summon Spirit.

Necrox: Anyway, if you wanna call her here, just call her name. On cases the jewel is shining, you have to actually rub it for her to come.

Scarlet Devil Mansion: Basement

BGM: Mystery Haze

Through the pendant she have, Zatracenie felt Azure's completion of the Resonance. She punched a wall in anger.


Zatracenie: ... She did it. Damnit...

Flandre: She did what?

Zatracenie: Became a damned Summon Spirit. My only friend is now a servant of some stupid damn person out there.

Flandre: Then why don't we go after it?

She looked back at Flandre. That was a good idea. Killing the person who did the contract with Azure was the best way of having revenge.


Zatracenie: Flandre, I wonder why you're locked. You had such a genius idea!

Flandre: Oh, does that mean I'm going with you?

Zatracenie: Of course not. I don't have time to babysit you as you destroy the world.

Flandre: Awww, come on! I just wanna see the outside for a little bit!

Zatracenie: That little bit will become an eternity depending on you.

She went to the door and opened it. Looking back at Flandre, she gave her a little smile.


Zatracenie: When you're more controlled, I can see you getting out, OK?

Flandre: But I am controlled!!

Zatracenie: Yeah, yeah, whatever. I'm off to kill the bastard who made the contract.

Winter District

BGM: Beautiful Days

Magnum walked around but no sign of them around. He looked everywhere but wasn't able to find any clue about Lilly's and Fael's whereabouts.


Magnum: Darn it, I can't find them.

Then, distracted, he bumped into someone. Magnum backed off and shakked a little, as the person turned back to him.


Magnum: Oh, I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to-

Bloo: Magnum-san?

Magnum: Oh, it's you, Mr. Bloo.

Bloo: Hey, no calling me "Mr.", man. We're friends, right?

Magnum: Y-Yeah. Sorry.

Bloo: No worries. Anyhoo, where's Agni-san?
Magnum: Back at the school. I'm doing somethings here, but I'm heading back

Bloo: Hey, great idea! Now it's my turn to visit your school! Let's head there!

Magnum: OK. I'll be glad to show you around... even though I don't know much about it.

Bloo: I don't mind! Maybe I can get a beautiful lady to hang out.

Magnum: ...

Bloo: What? That's normal for a guy.

Magnum: O-Oh, I didn't knew about that. I never thought about girls...

Bloo: Poor innocent child. Don't worry, I'll teach you all I know about how to seduce women.
Magnum: (I don't think I want to know that...)

Magnum walked back to the Spring Zone, accompanied by Bloo. The latter kept talking about tips on how to conquer the girl's heart, with Magnum already disliking it from the first words.

Sunshine Hotel - Sasha's Room

As Sasha was covering herself in a sheet in order to sleep, Ralf, who was over a carpet, was digiting some numbers on his cellphone.


Sasha: What're you doing?

Ralf: I'm going to call Doctor Faust.

Sasha: Going to apologize after you ran away from the hospital?

Ralf: That too...Oh wait...i think i can ask you this...is Mina awake yet?

Sasha: Mina...Is it the one who is still in a coma?

Ralf: Still?

Sasha: Well...She's recovering well from her wounds, but she just can't wake up.

Ralf: ...

Sasha: Well, you can ask the Doctor more, this is just something i heard when i was accompaning Rina to the hospital.

Ralf: Alright...i'll try to speak low.

Sasha: Please do.

She snaps her fingers and the lights goes out, Ralf makes a phone call.

Music: Break Time

Faust: Good to see you're well and fine.

Ralf: Doctor...
Faust: I was going to discharge you after you woke up anyway, so don't worry about coming back.

Ralf: ...
Faust: But you better apologize to your friends and family for worrying them.

Ralf: I know...Say Doctor...How's Mina doing?
Faust: I'm not really sure. Her body is in perfect condition...she should've woken up before you...

Ralf: ...
Faust: There isn't much i can do for her...but if she stays like this...

Ralf: Yeah...Maybe...It has something to do about her brother.
Faust: Oh?

Ralf: She was probably the most shocked of us all...By the betrayals...Seila was a close friend...and Carlu was someone she admired so much...
Faust: Hmmm...

Ralf: Doctor...Watch her from over there.
Faust: Very well...

Ralf: Ah, one more thing. Tell my mom...that i changed my name to Clay.
Faust: Ah! That name huh?

Ralf: You know about it?
Faust: Yeah. You're gonna be surprised on how i knew about it.

Ralf: Errr...
Faust: I think eventually you'll find out.

Then, they say their good-byes and phone call ends.


Ralf: (What he meant about that?)

Ralf then, looks at the ceiling, waiting to fall asleep.


Ralf: (I'll go to the Dream Realm alone for now...there's something i want to make sure before i call the others...Mina...I wonder what is happening in your mind right now...)

School - Guild's Outpost


Hugh: ...

Thomas: He still looks astonished.

Iris: Um...Mister Hugh?

Hugh: Ah! Right...as Thomas said, i'm really astonished...never knew it would be this quick.

Shiro: Why don't you summon her out meow?

Hugh: Good idea. I know she just got on the ring, but i guess we all want to talk her for a bit. Alright Azure, come out please.

School: Guild's Outpost

BGM: Pure White still playing

Then, Azure came out of the ring as a small light blue orb and appeared. She seemed really happy.


Azure: I await your command, Master.

Azure: Heehee~! I am sorry, but I always wanted to say this.

Necrox: Well, someone's excited. Hmm... maybe I'll snatch a Summon Spirit for me.

School: Corridors

Magio, Cookie, Mao and Lucifer went down, back to the corridor. With a wave, Cookie left to see if he could talk with Garrit about Riko and her plan.


Magio: This is going to be wild one day or another... and not in a good sense.

Lucifer: Well, we have to deal with it.

Mao: You're somehow used to it, right? After spending your time in the Netherworlds...

Magio: Those are different. Comparing the situation here to the situation there is really unfair.

Mao: I... see. I guess I still have too much to know about this place.

The two of them started to think about this happening. Just in the middle of it, Lucifer changed the subject.


Lucifer: Hey, Pal.
Magio: What is it?

Lucifer: Why don't you change your clothes? I mean, you've been using this royal attire for a veeery while now.

Magio: And what's the problem about it?

Lucifer: C'mon, Pal. Just change your clothes, man.

Mao: Why are you being so picky about that?

Lucifer: Nothing at all.

By seeing the way Lucifer spoke, Magio knew that he meant about his form change. Magio sighed and looked back at him.


Magio: OK, OK, fine. If that's because of what I said about you, I'll change...

Lucifer: Heh, you were quick to understand. Now, to your room!

Mao: If that's the case, then I'll see you later, Magio.

They parted ways. Magio and Lucifer went back to his room as Mao was progressing to the library.

Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius


Agni: I wonder if Magnum went too far away. He hasn't returned yet.

Lilly: He went out looking for me, right? I caused so much trouble...

Agni: Don't sweat it. We're together now, so you don't need to be sad.

Anna: How about reading something to ease your mind, Princess?

Lilly: A walk is a better idea. I'll just grab a book to read while I'm walking.

Lilly whistled and an unusual book came to her. She didn't looked intrigued by it, even though she never saw any book like the one that came.


Lilly: OK, ready for my walk.
Agni: I'll go outside too. If Magnum comes back, I gotta talk with him.
Anna: I have to go back to my work.

As Anna talked, Koishi came skipping. However, she was really worried and distressed.


Koishi: Can someone help me with something?

Agni: What happened?

Koishi: Well...

BGM: Kina no Kaori

Coming a little close, a discussion was already happening. And they knew who was discussing just by listening to their voices...


Lunaria: I already told you! You're responsible for cleaning the tables!

Solaria: But I already cleaned all of them 3 times!!

Lunaria: There were sprinkles of dust on those tables! You have to do it all over again!

Solaria: Why don't you do it, then?!

They kept barking at each other non-stop. Agni was the first one to sigh.


Agni: This again?

Lilly: Lunaria's perfectionism strikes again.

Koishi: They were almost fighting at the cafeteria, so I took them out of there for reducing damages. But those brats aren't able to shut up for a damn second and I'm starting to get angry!

Anna: S-Should we call Prince Magio? Maybe he can-

Lilly and Agni: NO!! For the love of everything that's holy, let's not call Magio to resolve this!!

Anna: U-Uhhh... OK?

After calming down, they looked back at the two dolls who never got along with each other.


Lunaria: And do I have to mention that the other day, while I was cleaning the windows, you left for the track field?! I left the responsibility of cleaning the ground to you and in the end, I did it all alone!

Solaria: I hate cleaning! Can't I just be some kind of guard or monitor?

Lunaria: We already have Anna and Miss Ayame out as hall monitors. Plus, if you can't even clean right, how am I supposed to think you can do something like that?!

Solaria: Oh, come on!! Cleaning is now a requisite for being a professional monitor or a guard?!

Lunaria: That's called "basic hygiene"! Which clearly, you don't have!

Solaria: WHAT?! I'll make you pay for saying that!

Lilly: ENOUGH!!!

Her scream stopped the discussion as Solaria and Lunaria both looked at Lilly, who was clearly angry at them.


Lilly: OK, we'll do the following! Lunaria, you'll keep doing the cleaning part and Solaria will just stay at the main gate!

Lunaria: But Aunt Lilly-

Lilly: NO BUT!!! If I hear a single complaint about you two, I'll myself deal with you! WAS I CLEAR?!

They nodded and went back to the hallway. But even with agreeing, they kept discussing.


Lunaria: See?! Aunt Lilly barely returned and she's angry. Thanks to who?!

Solaria: Are you pinning all the blame on me, little miss perfect?!

Lilly: ARRRRRRGH!!!

And with her anger, Lilly called a boulder and threw right on them. They left Etoile Sirius flying, passed by the normal library and then were smashed at the corridor's wall.

World Crossers Guild - Entrance

Music: After the rain

Yui landed on the ground, seeing the large fissure her attack cause. Saika slowly got out of it.


Saika: Huff....Huff...

Yui: Saika...i wanted to become just as strong as you.

Saika: ...

Yui: So i guess all that screaming at me gave result.

Saika: But the disciple isn't supposed to surpass the master so fast like this.

Yui: Well, i'm still not that great with swords as you are.

Saika: Heh...But still...

Saika dropped her sword, then gave her first genuine smile at Yui.


Saika: I admit defeat.

Yuuri: What?

Saika: It's no use making a big fuss out of it...you're a worthy rival Yui.

Yui: Thanks.

Yuuri: Chief...

Friday: (Guess she finally earned her respect.)

Saika: Oh, and by the way. If you were at Overlord level...i wouldn't stand a chance.

Yui: Y-You knew all along?

Saika: Of course, i know the intensity of an Overlord power. I work for one after all.

Yui: Ah.

Saika: Alright...Yuuri, let's go back for now.

Yuuri: Roger that chief!

Saika: We'll fight again one day Yui...and then...

Before she could finish her sentence, thunder bolts fell from the sky.

Music: God of Destruction


Saika: Oh...freaking...no...

Yuuri: It's him!
Alex: HI! Saika my lo-

Saika: DAMN YOU MORON...YOU JUST RUINED A MOMENT HERE!
Alex: But moments between the two of us will be way better.

Saika: I already told you, i'm not leaving Lord Zetta until i can surpass him.
Alex: Is that so? Well, too bad. I'll be defeating him first, and then, you'll be mine.

Saika: (Tch...This asshat just doesn't stop.)
Alex: But, just to make sure you won't go to a place where i won't find you, i'll be getting you right now...Raiden!

Suddenly, a green demon appears.


Raiden: ...
Alex: Get my future bride to a good pla-

In an instand, Raiden was finished off by both Yui and Yuuri's spears.

Raiden: !!!
Alex: What?

Yuuri: Hey Alejandro...if you're currently enjoying yourself, you better get ready to stop.

Yui: Because if you take one step closer to Saika...

Nepgear: All of us will have to stop you.

Saika: You guys...

Friday: I know he is an overlord...but i hate pushy men like him...

Noel: So we're not going to let him have his way.
Alex: Heh. Very well, it wouldn't be interesting if there wasn't any challenge.
???: Alright Alex, why don't you calm down for a moment?

Saika: Ah! (That voice...)

Music: Transition of the soul

Suddenly, another overlord appeared on the place.


Saika: L-Lady Salome?

Yuuri: Wait what?

Salome: Am i right? Your business is with Zetta, not them.
Alex: Tch...

Not wanting to waste his power on Salome, Alex crosses his arms.

Alex: Heh...whatever...take care sweetie!

Saika: SHUT UP!

Alex thunders away.


Saika: Hey...long time no see...How is life now that you're on your own?
Salome: That tone of voice...you're angry because i left Zetta...but is it because of your loyalty for him...or because of yourself.

Saika takes one step back.

Salome: I knew it.

Yui: Um...

Saika: She's Lady Salome...a former vassal of Lord Zetta...After she died as a human, she decided to live in the netherworld instead of reincarnating...

Yuuri: And rumor tells that she can be stronger than Lord Zetta himself.
Salome: It seems that during my absence, you made some friends.

Saika: W-What? They're not...

Nepgear: Nice to meet you Lady Salome, we are Miss Saika's new friends.

Yuuri: We do happen to have more at Lydian.
Salome: Hi.

Saika: ... (I can't even scream anymore.
Salome: Tell Zetta once you find him that i want to talk.

Saika: I'll think about it.

Salome teleports away. Saika sighs heavily and looks at the ground.

School - Guild's Outpost


Hugh: (I don't know why people are making a big deal out of this..i mean sure, i got stronger...but...I don't feel i had an achievement...)

Hugh: Well...i don't really have much of an first order...i just wanted you to meet everyone in a more casual note.

Dream Realm


Ralf: It been getting easier and easier to break free from my dreams...I don't know if i should be happy or...

He shakes his head, not trying to think too much about the subject, he needed to focus on something else.


Ralf: I need to find Mina's conciousness...and hope it is still a conciousness.

School: Guild's Outpost


Azure: O-Oh, I see!

Azure: Well, everyone, I am very pleased to make your acquaintance! I hope I can be of assistance!

School: Magio and Ralf's Room


Lucifer: Pal, are you done yet?!
Magio: Wait just a moment!!

And he opened the door and left.


Magio: Ta-dah... ugh...

Lucifer: Pal... that's an awesome outfit!!

Magio: You're exaggerating. This is pretty much like the other one I was using.

Lucifer: No, it's not! It gives more of a leader prospect to you!

Magio: Leader prospect? Seriously?

Lucifer: Yup! I'm sure everyone will agree!

Magio: Hey, don't go planning anything weird, got it?

Spring Zone Streets

Kokoro returned to the point where she initiated her search. Azrel came too


Kokoro: ... No success, huh?

Azrel: Nope. Nothing.

Kokoro: I see. Thanks for the help anyway. I'll make the dumplings soon enough-

BGM: Fallen Down -Reprise-


Azrel: But hey, make sure that he'll like them.

Kokoro looked at Azrel and wondered what he was talking about. She had no idea of what he meant by that.


Kokoro: What do you mean?

Azrel: C'mon, you know what I'm talking about. You're going to give those dumplings for Magio, right?

Kokoro: W-What?! N-N-No!!

Azrel: Kokoro, you're not fooling me with that. I know very well how much you like Magio and how much you're dying to say it out loud.

She blushed and backed off a little. Maybe it were the many moments that she played with Magio in Gensokyo that slipped out the fact Kokoro loved him not only as a friend.


Kokoro: W-W-Well, you're right... but... I just-

Azrel: Why don't you just say it? I mean, the "no" you already have.
Kokoro: That's what I fear. And... there's another problem.

Azrel: Huh? Which problem?

Kokoro: Reimu. She likes Magio too and I don't want to attack her in the back like that.

Azrel: Ohh, so it's a love triangle, huh?

Kokoro: We're not even dating yet!!

Azrel: You noticed that you said "yet", right?

Kokoro: Ah...!!

She couldn't deny it. Kokoro wanted to be Magio's girlfriend. Of course, Reimu was the most of her worries, but she wanted just a fraction of happiness alongside him.


Azrel: Look, maybe doing this might be backstabbing Reimu... but you aren't going to supress these emotions forever. Especially you, since you're the emotional Menreiki.

Kokoro: ...

Azrel: You should, like, just try. If it doesn't work, patience. If it works...
Kokoro: But what about Reimu? She'll become furious once she knows I'm dating with Magio when she did many plans to-

Azrel: If you don't move, she will. Either way, one of you will be heartbroken in the end. It's just the matter of who goes happily with him and the one who's looking.

Kokoro: ... You're really evil.

Azrel: I never knew how much to deal with girls anyway.

Kokoro: But... maybe I'll try. Somehow, I hope he says "no", but...

Azrel: Somehow you hope he says "yes".

She nodded. Kokoro was really nervous of doing what he just said, but she knew she had to try. Before going to him, she flied back to the Hakurei Shrine.


Azrel: Hey, where you're going? The school is the other way, isn't it?

Kokoro: I have to admit what I feel for him to her first. If necessary, I'll battle for it.

Azrel: Now I see some resolution on those eyes. Well, gold luck for ya!

And she left off to clash her feelings with Reimu Hakurei herself. Kokoro looked really tired of letting everything she felt locked. She needed to burst it out. Azrel, looking her leave, thought about it.


Azrel: (Love... huh? I wonder what is to feel it.)

Azrel: (If only I had a heart...)

World Crossers Guild - Main Lobby

Music: Online Center


Shuren: WELCOME!!!

Yui: Whoa!

Shuren: Is this a new friend of yours Nepgear?

Nepgear: Yes...She's an old friend of Friday...

Shuren: Eh? What's wrong?

Noel: You look tired.

Nepgear: Guess i am...
Lyzer: So it's no use trying to stay up, go to your room.

Nepgear: But...

Friday: I'll take it from here, go get your rest.

Nepgear: Alright...

Nepgear heads for her dorm.


Friday: (She is still recovering from a beating after all.)
Lyzer: Anyway, do you want to register at the guild or something?

Yui: No, i'm just here on a tour.

Shuren: Okay then, hope you enjoy your stay on the city.

Ragna: Hey, i get here and the place is crowd-

Noel: Ragna?

Ragna: N-Noel? What the-

Dream Realm


Ralf: Urgh...Where it is?
Alicia: Heeeeeey!

Ralf: I forgot how vast this place can be.
Alicia: Mister!!!!!

Ralf: Where could she possibily be?
Alice: Fael!!!

Ralf: Huh?

Music: Grand Whale

He finally notices Alicia calling him out.


Ralf: I-It's Ralf Clay now.
Alicia: Oh...it is?

Ralf: You don't know about most events on the waking world do you?
Alicia: Well...not when i'm watching them. You're searching for Mina's Dream right?

Ralf: Y-yes, i believe you know where it is.
Alicia: Yes i do...but you might now like what you're going to see.

Ralf: Huh?

Alicia guides Ralf to the entrance to Mina's Dream. Ralf noticed that there distortions around the door.


Ralf: !!!
Alicia: Her conciousness has been trapped there in these past days...

Ralf: ...
Alicia: You better not get there without help.

Ralf: No...i'm going in.
Alicia: Huh?

Ralf: I'm already prepared for the worst...that we have to fight her Nightmare. But still...i want her to know...that we're coming for her.
Alica: Ralf...

Ralf: I'll be fine...i just need to get out alive.

Then, he enter's Mina's Dream Room. At first, it looked like everything was covered in mist, but once he headed deeper, he met an familiar place.

Music: Noaru Valley


Ralf: (This is...)

The place where our families would reunite...and us too...


Ralf: Mina...
Mina?: We would play together with everyone.

Ralf: ...
Mina?: But...it is impossible to come back to those times...look how has everyone changed...

Ralf: Changes through time...really are out of our control...

Ralf felt a single, loud heartbeat sound.

Mina?: You're right...

Ralf: Listen Mina...i know that you're saddened about their betrayal...but right now...you need to wake up and face them.
Mina?: But how? I trusted them...from the bottom of my heart...

There were more heartbeats, and they were getting faster at each second.

Mina?: I try to be the best i can to them...but they gave me back suffering instead...

Ralf: Mina...stop!
Mina?: I can only feel hate for them...There's no way i can give them mercy.

Suddenly, many shadows starts rising up from the ground.


Ralf: Lesser Nightmare Spirits...

Ralf had them too, which is why he knew about them.

Mina?: So...when i wake up...i'm going to bring a punishement they'll never forget.

Ralf: (It's no use...She's completely overtook by her own sadness...)
Mina?: HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!

The Lesser Nightmares starts to swarm Ralf, taking the form of humanoid birds.


Ralf: Come! DM-Twin Blade!

He summons his DM Weapon, and in a split second, he cuts down all of the Lesser Nightmares.


Ralf: This should be al...

Music: 25th Crisis

However, they all regenerate.


Ralf: What? This didn't happen the first time...But then again...i wasn't overtook...i managed to resist having my conciousness being turned into a nightmare.
Mina?: URGH....

She converges all of the Lesser Nightmares into a giant blade of dark energy.

Mina?: NIGHTMARE WAVE!!!

Then, she throws an enourmous wave, covering the entire room. Ralf had nowhere to run and was engulfed by the wave.


Ralf: Argh...Mina...
Mina?: ...

Ralf: I understand how sad you are...i really do...that's why...i'm surelly coming back...to rescue you from all of this...so if you hearing this...listen up...
Mina?: ...

Ralf: We will definititely will come back for you...I promise!

Mina: !!!

Ralf: So hang on a bit longer.

However, even if he had the capacity to free himself from the wave, he didn't know how he could leave Mina's Dream, as everything was dark for him.


Ralf: (Damn...if i don't do this fast...)
Mina?: GYAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

He felt the pressure increasing. As if he was sinking into an undending abyss, without no hope of coming back up.


Ralf: But...

Using his DM Aura, Ralf was like a tiny spec of light, refusing to fade out.

Mina?: !!!

Ralf: I'm not breaking this promise...no matter what! I just need to get out of here alive.

Then suddenly, he saw another light coming at him. A light similar to his. Once it got closer, it started to carry him away.


Ralf: This is...
Mina?: HUAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!!!!

Ralf: Mina...i'll be coming back...so i'll say it again...

Music: The Person who is near


Mina: I know...

Ralf: !!!

Mina: I'll be wai-

A few seconds later, he was back at the Dream Realm.


Ralf: For a moment...i could hear the voice of the True Mina.
Alicia: Really?

Ralf: She hasn't completely being overcomed by the nightmare yet.
Alicia: That's great.

Ralf: She wants us to come back here...and save her...but...
Alicia: But?

Ralf: It is going to be hard...it took a while to hear an answer from her.
Alicia: Oh...

Ralf: What should we do once we meet her again? Will she even be able to hear us?

Purple Sister: Don't lost hope. Just keep calling out for her. I'm sure that she'll respond to our feelings.

Ralf: Eh?

Ralf noticed the one who saved him from being trapped, it was Nepgear. Although, they both noticed that Nepgear was holding him in an embrace. She quickly released him and walked away some steps.


Purple Sister: S-Sorry, i didn't imagine we would be like this when we left the Dream, you were just a point of light, so i just thought of holding it.

Ralf: (It was the same for me...though, i didn't know it was her.)

Purple Sister: I'm so sorry...

Ralf: It's okay...stuff like this happens once in a while.

Purple Sister: **nods, but still feeling bad**

Ralf: You look...a bit diferent... (And stronger too.)

Purple Sister: Well, actually...

School: Corridors

BGM: Vox maternae


Magio: ...

Lucifer: Pal...?
Magio: I was... just thinking... on him.
Lucifer: You mean... Fael?

Magio: It's weird. I know so little of him. I don't know his past, how he suffered during his life. I'm starting to believe I'm imposing a weight on him instead of being his ally.

Magio: Same thing I say about the others. Hugh, Marie, Thomas, Kael... none of them had anything to do with it and-

Lucifer: Do you think that if they were on your place right now... they would think the same thing?

Magio stopped and looked back at his Summon Spirit, who sighed at his thoughts. What he wanted to evade was that commentary he made so many times to count.


Lucifer: You still hold some of the Magio that is the robotic savior, following commands to be the hero. Dude, you gotta let go of this line of thinking already. It's starting to get annoying.

Magio: Lucifer?

Lucifer: I'm kinda positive that wherever he is, he might be blaming himself for how things turned upside down. You two look so like each other.

Magio: Well, everyone says that...

Lucifer: So, be less of that "I wanna save everyone" and more that "I don't wanna be alone". That's what we want of ya, Pal.

Magio closed his eyes and thought for a bit. He had promised that he would be more of himself. Of course, that was hard, because he still had that fear of what would happen if he was true to what HE felt. Even so, he gave Lucifer a smile.


Magio: To think I would descend to the level of being lectured by my own stubborn Summon Spirit. Who knew when that would happen?

Lucifer: I just worry about you, Pal. I mean, you're like the only family I...

Magio: Shh. Enough. I know very well what happened to the rest...

Lucifer: ...
Magio: Now, let's go get some ice cream while we still have time.

Lucifer: That sea-salt one. Can we buy it?

Magio: Sea... salt?

Lucifer: Yeah. I heard from some brats down there that it looks disgusting, but it's actually preeeetty good!

Magio: OK. Let's go get those. And after that, we're going to the Realm.
Lucifer: Deal.

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine

Kokoro returned to the Hakurei Shrine kinda early. It wasn't even the beginning of the sunset and she was already back. Reimu was doing her cleaning.


Kokoro: Reimu.

Reimu: Oh, Kokoro. You came earlier than usual.

Kokoro: We have to discuss about things. Those things being what we feel for him.

Reimu: "Him" who?

Kokoro: For Magio. Our feelings for him.

Reimu: F-Feelings?!

Kokoro: Yeah, so let's begin talking about what we really feel for him and what we hide in our-

Reimu: Hahahahahaha! You're so funny! Like, if I have any feelings for him... hahahahahaha-

BGM: Forma tumultuosi somnii


Kokoro: Don't fake it like if you didn't knew what I'm talking about here!

Reimu's aloof laughter stopped as she saw Kokoro wasn't joking around. The eyes of the girl standing in front of her had such burning passion that she recognized what she felt.


Kokoro: Reimu, I'm serious here! I know very well that you love Magio more than money, beer or exterminating Youkai. And I know that you have so many plans for your life as a couple...

Kokoro: But I can't just sit and watch my emotions spinning around while I do absolutely nothing! I'm tired of it! I reached a resolution about what I feel for Magio!

Reimu: ... I see. So what you're saying is that you love him so much, just like me?

Kokoro: Yeah. What I feel for him is the same burning love you feel! But I know you won't let this go. So...

With a spin, Kokoro took her naginata out and prepared herself. Her masks spinned around her at a fast speed, showing her anxiety. But even so...


Kokoro: Let's duel and decide who's stronger to stay with him!!
Reimu: ...
Kokoro: What's with the silence?! Not gonna take your weapons?!

Reimu: Back off with that naginata before I seal you.

Kokoro: I'm not backing off anymore! I will... I will tell all of what I feel for him!!

Reimu: How can you easily come here and admit that?! You can't even know what your feeling is really telling you!

Kokoro: You're right. I'm just an emotional pool... a lake of human feelings that I still lack to comprehend...

Kokoro: But my love for Magio... I will prove what I feel for him by defeating you!!

Reimu: You should have told him what you felt when you had the chance. Why did you decided to be so kind and tell me, huh?!

Kokoro: I'm not going to backstab you! I'm going to resolve this with enough courage to go and tell him!

Reimu: ...

Kokoro: Enough stalling for time! Take out your gohei and fight me! I challenge you, Reimu Hakurei!!

She held the naginata with a firm grasp as she waited for Reimu's move. But in the moment she blinked, Reimu had already disappeared.


Kokoro: (What?! Where did she went?!)

Then, Kokoro dared to look up and see something coming at her. It was clearly Reimu, diving at her with a kick. Kokoro guarded herself with the naginata and closed her eyes for the best of luck against that.

BGM: Solitudo mea

But when she looked, Reimu had fell behind her. They stopped back to back, Kokoro not understanding what Reimu was doing.


Kokoro: Huh?

Reimu: ... Go ahead. Tell him what you feel. I already lost anyway.
Kokoro: Already... lost?
Reimu: You have more vigor than I to freely admit what you feel, Kokoro. I don't have the guts to do said thing, even though everyone knows it. I ran away so many times and abandoned my heart's cries. I don't deserve to be on his side.

Kokoro: You... No, I won't accept this! If I do, then what was all of this even for?!

Reimu: You proved to me that you're my friend. If you weren't, you would have already backstabbed me. And yet you came, spoke your part and admitted it.

Kokoro: And you'll give up, just like that?!

Reimu: ... He wouldn't like to see us fighting over him, would he?

After that, they looked at each other once again.


Kokoro: ... Reimu...

Reimu: Just go... before I change my mind.

Kokoro: ... Thank you. I will make him happy for both of us.

Reimu: I bet you will. Good luck.

Kokoro nodded and left the Hakurei Shrine. Although submitted by free will, she left knowing the pain that Reimu was feeling. Said pain began with a punch on the ground as tears fell from the shrine maiden's angry face.


Reimu: (DAMN ME!!! DAMN ME AND MY DAMN WEAKNESS!!! WHY CAN'T I BE STRONG LIKE HER?! WHY IS IT SO HARD?!)

Reimu: (Why... I'm always one step behind on someone... I let Gensokyo die once... Mima was unsealed... and now...)

She punched the ground once again. Reimu was broken in pieces. She lost the things she loved more than once and has left them to risk once again. She kept blaming herself and her failure but soon got up.


Reimu: (... This isn't the time for this. I have to recompose myself... for me and for him. I know what I feel for him is really strong. And I'll prove it when I'm ready.)

Reimu: (Magio... whent the time comes... I'll be with you forever.)

Dream Realm

Music: Ayaka

Nepgear had told Ralf about her meeting with Amilia. In return, Ralf explained what happened at the Bloody Grasslands. Both events that involved them awakening to their DM Aura. There was a bit of akward silence.


Ralf: ...

Nepgear: ...

Ralf: So...

Nepgear: What is it?

Ralf: You don't change a lot when you transform.

Nepgear: Yeah...i get that a lot...my personality and voice barely change compared to the others...

Ralf: Hehe...

Nepgear: Funny right?

The mood was lighter this time. It wasn't often that both Ralf and Nepgear had a chance to talk.


Ralf: It's really is a nice coincidence. I mean, you showing up in the Dream Realm when i was in trouble.

Nepgear: Yeah, Alicia told me you were in trouble.

Ralf: So, how it is to arrive at this place?

Nepgear: I don't know...it was really too fast.

Ralf: Too fast?

Nepgear: It all started when i fainted...

**brief flashback**


Maria: GYAAAAAAAAA!!!

Asuka: W-what the...Someone! Nepgear...she's not responding...

Nepgear: *slurred tone* ...goodness....

**End of brief flashback**


Ralf: ...(Wow...)

Nepgear: I need to apologize once i wake up.

Ralf: Yeah.

Nepgear: You know...I always wanted to have a talk with you...i mean...you and Kael took care of Uni before i got here.

Ralf: Oh?

Nepgear: But...Maybe i was too focused on being on her side to remember doing it...and nowadays, i'm mostly hanging out with Friday while she gets to be with you two again.

Ralf: Well...

Nepgear: Don't worry, i'm not mad with her. Just me being clumsy again for not taking initiative.

Ralf: It's fine. Now we have...a whole night i think. So you can ask anything.

Nepgear: I guess you're right.

Ralf: Well...there isn't much to know about me i think that you don't know already. I mean, you know i'm a high school student, i live at Spring Zone with my mother and my adoptive sister, that we are all currently fighting against Peach's forces...

Nepgear: I didn't mean stuff like that.

Ralf: Not?

Nepgear: You see...I'm really into technology. I really enjoy seeing both Lyzer and Jerry creating these amazing weapons...and tinkering into machinery in general.

Ralf: Seems interesting.

Nepgear: But...Lyzer never lets me help out with that kind of stuff...All because Uni told her so.

Ralf: Do you think it's because she doubts your skill?

Nepgear: That's surely it...they could at least let me craft a weapon if they won't let me help them with the mechs...

Ralf: That sucks...

Nepgear: Do you get it now? This is what i was talking about telling about yourself.

Ralf: Yeah...i was just being dumb.

Nepgear: Hihi! Now it is your turn.

Ralf: Hmm...I think i'll tell you a story of my childhood.

Nepgear: Go ahead.

Music: Desire Shakes


Ralf: I actually...remembered it recently...once i visited a certain place today.

Nepgear: (Place?)

Ralf: Me and my father would do some mock battles...i was very young at the time of course. But it was one of the few times where i could play with him. He would teach me some iado too. I was actually really surprised when one of RKS abilities turned out to be a long range Iai slash.

Nepgear: Curious.

Ralf: But...i lost interest in completing that trainning...

Nepgear: Ah yeah...your father died right?

Ralf: Yes. Guess only now i noticed...how much i miss him...

Nepgear: Ralf...

Ralf: Sorry...this was supposed to be a happy conversation...

Nepgear: It's fine...you needed to get that out of your heart.

Ralf: ...

Nepgear: Is there more you remember from that time?

Ralf: Oh...well...

Nepgear: I'm not making you umcomfortable right?

Ralf: Ah...um...No...Not at all. Like you said, i need to get this out of my heart.

Nepgear: (I just noticed...)

Ralf: (We keep apologizing to each other...)

Nepgear: Continue.

Ralf: Alright. You see...My mom was expecting a baby during the time when Dad died...my mom got so sad and...

Nepgear: ... (To think that Ralf had all this sadness inside of him...)

Ralf: I guess...all my fear of losing people close to me started there...It is way worse than i remember...maybe...if it wasn't by my friends...i wouldn't have forgotten about this. I guess you can say they are my light...

Ralf: No...not only them...All of my friends are my light. Ralf: I'm never forgetting this. I'm never losing grasp of it.

Nepgear: That's why we are fighting together, right?

Ralf then, sighs heavily, releasing a lot of air and taking a deep breath.


Ralf: Thanks for hearing me out.

Nepgear: You're welcome. Thank for giving me an oportunity to talk with you.
Alicia: Well, it is still an early night, so why don't you two take a walk.

Ralf: Good idea. Nepgear got here so fast she probably didn't had time to explore the Dream Realm.

Nepgear: Yeah...fast...

She would flashback about her fainting due to the fatigue and her wounds, but she prefered to explore the Dream Realm with Ralf instead.

Spring Zone: Streets Near the School's Back Gate

BGM: At Dusk, I Will Think of You

Magio and Lucifer left by the other gate, away from the outpost. They found a vendor in the street and bought a sea-salt ice cream for each.


Lucifer: *bites* Hmmm...

Magio: So, how is it?

Lucifer: It's weird... I can feel the salt all over my mouth but it's still sweet.

Magio: Alright, let me try. *bites*

Lucifer: So?

Magio: This is... really strange and nice at the same time. I mean, it's different from any kind of ice cream I had before...

Lucifer: Yup. This is my new favorite ice cream!

Magio: If you say so.

They walked back to the school, while eating the ice creams. The sunset already begun.


Magio: Wow, the day passed fast.

Lucifer: You think so? I thought it was slow.

Magio: Well, we're off to the Realm then. Like all days.

Lucifer: Nothing ever happens there. Somehow, I like it and I don't.

Magio: It is what it is. I don't want the Realm to become some chaotic land...
Lucifer: OK.

Magio: Anyway, I finished my ice cream. And you?

Lucifer: Now I feel like I want another...

Magio went back to his room as Lucifer went back to his ring.

School: Guild's Outpost

BGM: Ordinary People

The group chatted for a while as Azure seemed to be having fun. Necrox soon noticed the sunset.


Necrox: And comes the sunset. It came too fast for my own liking.

Azure: My, we have chatted for some quite while. I am sorry if I held you all...

Necrox: Hey, don't sweat it. You're a nice girl and we understood more of those Summon Spirit things.

Azure: Well, I tried to explain most of it. This is too recent to me so I am unable to give more information...

Necrox: That much has helped. Now, if you guys permit, I'm hitting the sack. Hey, Auguste!

With his call, Auguste appeared with a swarm of bats. He carried a tea set on his hand as he poured tea to everyone even though Necrox never gave any public order. Then, he left a pot with sugar on the table and returned to Necrox's side.


Auguste: Yes, my Lord?

Necrox: Everything ready as I ordered?

Auguste: Of course.

Necrox: Good. If that's the case, then I'm leaving. Ciao, guys.

Necrox left with Auguste back to his and Hugh's room. He was already going to hit the sack as he was bored but didn't wanted to admit that he had no energy to cause some ruckus tonight. Azure, a little curious, decided to ask Hugh about something related to their relationship as spirit and summoner.


Azure: Master... I have something to ask. Since I can see you are not that much for formalities... d-do you mind me calling you as Master or do you prefer if I call you by your name?

Dream Castle: Etoile Sirius

The rest of the group who stood at Etoile Sirius was reading, each of them picked a different book to read. Even Agni, who wasn't that fond of reading stood at Anna's request for not leaving Lilly alone. Then, the library's clock rang its bell.


Lilly: Night arrives. And with that, I'll stop reading for today. *closes book*

Agni: I've never been too fond of reading, but doing this every once in a while isn't bad.

Anna: I suppose we never understood much of reading like Princess Lilly and Marie does. Of course, I would not be able to read all day and night.
Lilly: This has become something casual for me. The hunt of information is an everlasting mission that I won't abandon.

Agni: But say, had you ever thought about something else?

Lilly: Like?

BGM: Oh, I'm a Flamelet!


Agni: I don't know... uhhh, like, having a boyfriend, which is the thing girls are always after...?

Lilly: W-Where did that came from all of a sudden?!
Agni: I-I don't know! I just heard some girls from another class saying that a girl's necessary thing is a boy... I didn't got much of it anyway.

Anna: But Princess Lilly is actually waiting for a gallant knight in shining armor come in a white horse, pick her and take her to magical adventures of romance!

Lilly: A-A-Annaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Anna: (Oops... I spoke her romantical secret out loud...)

Agni: So... that's your romance interest?

Lilly: Y-Yes!! I mean... no!! I mean... sure, I dream about that... but it's not like I actually don't like other boys...

Agni: Eh?

Lilly: I MEAN!!!

Lilly was entirely red from the conversation but quickly shook her head to clear her mind. Of course, her anxious looking to all sides didn't hided that she was going to burst. Then, she looked at the clock.


Lilly: U-Uhh... isn't it a little late for those kinds of chat? Yeah, of course! I'm going to my room!

Agni: But Lilly, you didn't explained a little about-

Lilly: GOOOD NIGHT!!

And she walked really fast to the school's library and left really fast to her room. She didn't even said "good night" to Tokiko since she wanted to hide herself fast after that embarassing revelation.

Tokiko: Ummm... did something happen?

Anna: Oh! No, nothing has happened!

Agni: And what about you, Marie?

Anna: (Do not continue the conversation!!)

Etoiler Sirius


Marie: I wasn't paying attention...And right now, i'm heading to the dorm as well.

Marie headed for the exit


Marie: (So she does have a fantasy.)

School - Guild's Outpost


Hugh: Just my name is fine. I'm...kinda not used to Master yet.

World Crossers Guild - Infirmary

Lyzer: Seriously...how can she faint before she arrives at her bed?

Maria: She's going to be fine right?
Lyzer: Yes. Her body just went through a lot of stress.

Asuka: ...
Lyzer: That's all, you can go back now.

Music: Flame where it dissapears and goes


Asuka: I want to ask you something.
Lyzer: What?

Asuka: When we will be able to leave this building?
Lyzer: Until we are able to deal with DUST.

Asuka: And how are you planning to do that? There hasn't been any progress in these last days...
Lyzer: And what of it? These guys are very cautions on their actions, if you think they'll just leave and clue on their plans then you're sadly mistaken.

Asuka: But...
Lyzer: I'm just frustrated as you are, so hang out until this problem is solved...you know very well how they fight, so don't go taking risks like this.

Not satisfied with Lyzer's answer, Asuka leaves the infirmary.


Maria: She might have understood that...but she still isn't happy.
Lyzer: I know that...Look...

Maria: It's okay. You're doing your best right Miss Lyzer.
Lyzer: ...

Maria: I'm going.

Maria then, leaves the room as well.

Lyzer: Should i really keep them in this cage? I'm no diferent than those i'm trying to take down...

Shuren: That's not true.
Lyzer: Shuren?

Shuren: Here! An E-mail from Kyko Kiske. I printed out for you.
Lyzer: From Kyko huh?

Shuren: That's all. Try having some sleep after this.
Lyzer: ...

Lyzer looks at the paper.

Hello Lyzer! How is it going? We don't talk too much due to my job, so i probrably shouldn't be that informal huh?
Anyway, I think i have some news that might interest you. DUST Soldiers attacked me. Claming they were interested in my magic.
I fought them of course, a nice guy even helped me out. But here is the info that matters. We saw someone a red haired girl with the NESTS Uniform. She attacked us with these flying turrets with near perfect accuracy.
What do you think of this? Do you think that there were some members of the NESTS Remmnant that your team missed?
That's all i guess. Until another oportunity.

Lyzer: Heh...Can't be...People can't come back from the dead...I won't accept some false hope like this. But still...there really was one person that matches her description...Isn't Kyko seeing things? Did she get beat down that badly?

Not really wanting to believe that Silvy's siter, Alty Garnet was alive, Lyzer crumpled the paper into a ball and fried it with her Red Thunder powers.

Lyzer: But i still believe in the idea that we missed a NESTS Remnnant...so i'll investigate into this...

She heads for her lab and turns on her computer. She browses through a list of contacts, until she finds the name she was searching for.

Lyzer: Fliz...i'll be needing your help.

Then, she starts typing an e-mail.

Dream Realm - Dream Town


Ralf: Ah yes, visiting this place will be a nice start. We will leave the Dream Castle for last since that will take us back to our Dream Rooms.

Nepgear: I really enjoyed jumping the waterfall. It's probably one of the few time i'll enjoy falling up from heights. It's usually me falling on someone...usually Noire.

Ralf: Really?

Moonlight Castle


Noire: ACHOO!

Midori: HA!

Noire: Argh!

Midori: Contain your sneezes! It can be the diference between life and death in a battle.

Neptune: It is the first day already and i'm feeling like giving up...

Blanc: You're only saying that because you don't like heavy work.

Back at the Dream Realm


Ralf: (It's probably some incident i'd rather not ask about.)

Nepgear: Hey! Who's that over there?

Ralf: (Weird, i wasn't feeling no one in this place except for Alicia...Unless...They can hide their aura...)

The person notices them.


Suzaku: Hm? Oh, it's you guys.

Nepgear: Y-You're...that one that left with Amilia in the festival.

Ralf: I think i catched a glimspe of Sasha fighting you.

Suzaku: Yes...that was me, i'm Anza's employee...so what of it?

Ralf: Well, obviously...

Music: Seeker of Rebirth

Ralf summons his Twin Blades.


Ralf: We get a chance to know something about Anza.

Nepgear: ...

Suzaku: Put that down. I'm only with Anza because...of therapy sections. So in exchange, i don't tell anyone about her hiding place and overall goals...even if i disagree with them.

Nepgear: (So there's no chance of her telling me about Amilia...)

Ralf: Then tell me this...are you from some organization?

Suzaku: You can say that i am...due to the way i talk.

Ralf: Are you perhaps...the one Akina is looking for?

Suzaku: ...So you figured out...Yes, i am Kuro Suzaku. I'd rather if you didn't get between my afairs with her if you value your "Right of Existence."

Ralf: Is that a threat?

Suzaku: You know what i mean...You right now recently awakened to your Dimensional Traveler Powers, however, since you're not a pure blood and your existence belongs to this world, your "tie" hasn't completely shattered...but the more you use it, more you keep losing your "tie" and also put this world at risk. Influencing other people due to your powers...and to create an unbalance and eventually...a large scale distortion that might end up engulfing this world. We are not called Reailty Breakers for nothing. If we don't take care, what we are protecting might ending up being destroyed.

Ralf and Nepgear: ...

Suzaku: So yeah...direct those things to someone else...and make sure you'll never have to use them again.

Nepgear: You know i can't do that...I need to know about her...

Ralf: (Amilia huh?)

Suzaku: In your case...i guess you can say that you have more time than this boy, since you only passed a year with that potential.

Nepgear: Y-You can tell?

Suzaku: Well, i read the report about the attack on your world. But yeah, i can estimate how much time someone got the potential and how that much influences on someone's "Right of Existence" when it awakens. So yeah, don't use your full power until it is really necessary...and don't even try to fight me in your base form...even if got stronger after your awakening.

Ralf: Fine...we won't attack you...I thank you for the class though.

Suzaku: Well, now that this is out of the way...how about...

Music: Witches Overture


Anza: We leave right now.

Suzaku: (Oh c'mon, i get interrupted again?)

Anza: (Yes you do! You're not ready yet.)

Ralf and Nepgear: ANZA!?

Anza: Oh my! You guys remember this form.

Ralf: Yeah, your "Amilia Tsuki" stunt was pretty convincing...i feel dumb not noticing how you "two" look alike.

Nepgear: I wouldn't forget even if i wanted too...when you attacked my world.

Anza: (I guess i made a lot of people angry, didn't i?) Well, sorry to show here unnanounced, but i need to take back this girl back to her Dream Room. After all, the show shouldn't start here, but in the waking world.

Anza and Suzaku flew away. Ralf and Nepgear really wanted to chase them and ask more questions, but they knew that their mastery over their DM Aura wouldn't be enough to face them.


Ralf: (Nepgear is probably going to face Suzaku too if she ever plans on continuing to pursue Amilia.)

Nepgear: ...

Ralf: They are gone. L-Let's clear our minds by continuing our tour, okay?

Nepgear: Yeah...good idea.

Nepgear pulls herself together and resumes their walk in the Dream Town, with Ralf wondering about his impressions on Anza.


Ralf: (It is weird...when we met Peach...there was such a malicious aura within her...but with Anza...for some reason...i didn't feel as threatened...even if i knew she was stronger than me...What does this mean?)

Dream Castle: Throne Room (Dream Depot)

BGM: Rainbow Castle

Magio appeared at the throne, like he always did. He got up and stretched a little.


Magio: Hnnngh... ah!! Another day of work!

Magio: But seriously, I love what I do. Even though it's hard.

Then, Magio started to float in the air to check the entire Realm. His aura shined a little as he analyzed the situation.


Magio: Hmmmhm! Everything seems just fine! All dreams are going on and-

*BGM stops*


Magio: Ugh!

That pain meant one thing: a Ranked Nightmare was up and running. Although it broke his concentration, Magio kept analyzing it.


Magio: Is that... a Ranked Nightmare?! It's the second one... and that Nightmare...

Magio: Mina?! But... what's this other thing?

Magio kept analyzing it, even though it refused to cooperate. Then, he felt another thing inside that made him worry even more about time.


Magio: Damnit, this is going to be a major problem!! Her consciousness is trapped inside the Nightmare!! Although this helps for knowing what's behind her coma, if this keeps up, she'll be engulfed in an eternal loop of darkness and she won't be able to leave!!

Magio went back to the ground and breathed. He knew that unlike Liebea, Mina was in danger. These 11 days were enough for the Nightmare to trap her entirely and starting to make her succumb to despair. Still, he couldn't simply charge in alone.


Magio: Alright, it's best if I tell the others tomorrow. I don't think they'll come any moment soon, so...

*BGM starts playing again*

Then, the door opened. But the one who came in was Kokoro, seemingly nervous but holding up a normal expression.


Kokoro: Oh, there you are!

Magio: O-Oh, Kokoro! I... wasn't expecting anyone to come today.
Kokoro: Magio... I... uh... can we go to the Dream Town?

Magio: What for?

Kokoro: It's... well... I have to say something for you. And with the guards around, I don't think I'll be able to.

Magio: S-Sure, but... that came out of nowhere. And it seems serious. I'm starting to get worried.

Kokoro: Oh no! Don't worry! But... well... it's kinda important.

Magio: I see. Well, then let's go and talk. I need some time to relax after my daily analysis.

Magio walked to the door and left to wait for her at the Dream Town's entrance. Kokoro breathed hardly and thought about it, since she was nervous to finally admit it to him.


Kokoro: (Calm down... you came all this way, giving up now won't do any good!)

Dream Realm: Dream Town

BGM: Metal Crusher

Assiette: Oh, this must be my lucky dream. Luckily, the border isn't enough to stop us, right?

Above Ralf and Nepgear, sitting on a street lamp, Assiette happily swinged her legs, smiled and waved at them. Then, she jumped down at the ground and looked directly at him.

Assiette: Say, now you're being good at hiding, I see. But you know, I hate when my targets play hiding games at me. Oh, and I'll explain something to you. And since you can't do anything to stop us right now...

She walked in circles around them, with a mischievous smile in her face. Assiette was seemingly enjoying herself.

Assiette: Do you know Polaris? That little mechanical brat which Magio insists on calling it "daughter"? We're going to put her to some good use. And by good use, I mean that she's going to be our army's life force.

Then, she disappeared and reappeared in a bench right next to them.

Assiette: And I'm going to be frank with you two. We're torturing her. LOTS! She's, like, encased into a machine where we're constantly draining all of her magic, which includes her own life force. Without her healing abilites, she won't be able to live and will be reduced to a simple puppet. Imagine that little smiling girl being erased by a bunch of spikes, saws and more things that are being used to drain her energy...

After that, she once again disappeared and reappeared right behind Ralf. She kept speaking in a tone to mock him.

Assiette: You know what's the most fun part of it? Hearing her screams! "Father, someone, save me!!!" and so goes on. Oh, but her pain screams are good too. She screams so loud that I grab a chair, popcorn and sit while hearing that show. But, of course, there's something motivating behind it.



With a last disappearance and reapparance, she stood in front of them. They were finally face-to-face.

Assiette: So... feeling like killing me now? I wonder... after all, I don't think Polaris has any importance to you at any matter. She's just a toy. A doll. An object to be used and thrown away, riiiiiiiiiiiiight?

Dream Realm - Dream Town


Nepgear: Polaris...

Ralf: So...are you quite done yet?

Music: San Tsumeato

Both Ralf and Nepgear unleash their power.


Ralf: Since you appeared by yourself just to taunt us...

Purple Sister: Then i'm sure you must be confident you can take on us.

Ralf: (It seems that the people that work for Peach are just like her...not having a care about people's lives.) Someone dangerous like you can't be roaming around freely.

Purple Sister: Prepare yourself.

They started to fly at high speeds, Ralf summoned his twin blades and shot at Assiete, then alternated between close range attacks and projectiles, finishing the combo with a strong slash.


Ralf: Gear! Your turn!!!

Purple Sister: M.P.B.L. FIRE!!!

Then Nepgear fires a very fast beam from her blade.