Moonlight Castle

While they all started to speak about Ralf, Lisa just stood in another table right near them. She looked at it fiercely.


Neco-Arc: Lady, Lady! What is that?

Lisa: ...

Lisa: (Azrel Ametrine unleashed a Prime Field Device supposedly hidden and sealed. How was he able to do that? Under the circumstances... I can only imagine that he became one of us...)

Neco-Arc: Helloooo~!! Earth to Lady Lisa!! I am asking you what is-

Neco-Arc: UNYAAAAAH!!! *gets thrown*

Lisa: Lambda-11 awakened. That is what happened. Now, stay quiet as I watch.

Autumn Place: Abandoned Factory Quarters

BGM: Awakening the Chaos still playing

Azrel countered Lambda's attacks with the shooting he could do. However, he saw that he was no match to her.


Azrel: (At this rate, I'll gonna be skewered. Think, Azrel, think...!!)

Lambda: Proceeding to eliminate target.

Azrel: ... I have no choice other than use him.

Azrel: Lambda! Don't you want to do something else? Like... meeting Ragna the Bloodedge once again?!

Lambda: Rag... na?

*BGM fades*


Lambda: I... Ragna... who am... I want to...

Azrel: That's right. Ragna is here, in this city. You want to meet him, right?

BGM: Stardust Memory


Lambda: I... I want to... see Ragna...

Azrel: Good, good. Now, your target is not hostile anymore. See?

Azrel put his gun right at the ground and raised his hands.


Lambda: ... Target appears to have diminished levels of hostility. Leaving combat mode. Standby.

Azrel: Now... calm down. I have a way to take you to someone that will recover your memories. That's what you want too, right?

Lambda: Target identified as Azrel Ametrine. Data is incomplete. Update necessary.

Azrel: Just believe in me for now. I promise you, I'll take you to a path which will lead to Ragna someday. But right now...

Azrel gave her his hand. She innocently took it and removed her battle gear, calling a giant sword behind her. Her red eyes, gleaming without meaning, looked directly at Azrel.


Lambda: I... will you... help me...?

Azrel: I can give you that impulse, Lamb. But having you going in the city is kinda dangerous. So you'll have to stay with me for a while. Is that OK with you?

Lambda: L... Lamb...?

Azrel: For now, just remember this. Your name is Lambda and I'll refer to you as Lamb.

Lambda: ... Information assembled.

Azrel: (Bringing her to Ragna right now might not be a good idea. Maybe she'll be able to do something for this girl in the end.)

Lambda: ...

Azrel: Alright. We're going to my home for now. Follow me.

Lambda: Ah... yes...

He went outside and she followed suit. They went towards the exit of the Autumn Place, moving back to the Summer Area to reach the Spring Zone.

Back to the Moonlight Castle

The image disappeared from the table. Lisa took her cup and stood quiet, thinking about it while looking at the others.


Lisa: (Azrel Ametrine... my suspicions are quite correct. But I am no one to say it. Rachel might decide this under her own eyes and she will say what shall be done.)

Pocket Dimension - Fake Grasslands


Ralf: I see...This is the place we should fight after all...even though it's fake.

Midori: Wait, before you start.

She touches his forehead, then inserts some kind of pulse of energy.


Midori: This will slow the process of having your identity being corroded by your DM Powers. Would be a shame if you can't fight her at full power.

Ralf: ...

Midori: Don't get me wrong...after this, you'll be under heavy surveilance by me, if you ever over-use this power...

Ralf: I-I know...I'll be taken away...

Midori: Good. I like people who understands quickly. Now go!

Midori dissapears. Ralf pulls out the DM Twin Blades and looks at the lone tree.


Ralf: So...my first opponents are you two huh?

Chen: Nope!

Ran: We can't challenge you to a danmaku battle due to your Reality Breaker Powers.

Ralf: Hmmm...

Ran: What i meant is...Certainly rules can't be enforced to you due to your Dimensional Drive.

Ralf: I see... (This might be useful in the next RKS fight.) ((But then again, that would be too easy huh?))
Ran: So i'm sure you would just defeat us in less than a minute.

Chen: We're here to say good-bye.

Ralf: No way...

Ran: If you win against Master Yukari...She'll do what she always do when she's tired.

Ralf: Oh...I see...That's just like her.

Meanwhile


Blanc: I freaking called it! She's going to hibernate!

Neptune: *playing along* Whoa! You really nailed it!

Blanc: Of course i did! I know the hag more than you do.

Noire: Okay...now that you expressed your satisfaction, let's keep watching.

Sasha: They are starting huh?

Midori: In a bit...yes.

Back to the Fake Grasslands


Yukari: So...have you said your farewels yet?

Ralf: Why are you saying that as if you're going to lose? Aren't you overestimating me a bit too much?

Yukari: It seems you're doing the same to me...your powers are a natural poison to mine...and since i'm linked with Peach, i want to make sure that those powers of yours are the real deal...I tried to goad Midori to test that theory, but she just won't attack me...

Ralf: Maybe because she doesn't want to deal with this...

Music: Phantom of Inferno


Ralf: She knows i am the one who needs to end this.

Yukari: I see...

Ralf: You're going to pay for making me lose "her"...Prepare yourself, Youkai of Boundaries!

Yukari: Very well. Come at me with everything you got! (That's right...use that pain to drive you to protect those close to you even more.)

Ralf: HAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Ralf's burst of energy creates a earthquake, then he wents flying at Yukari.

School: Classroom

BGM: Breeze

While Lilly began reading a book, Magio and Agni were chatting casually. Then, two persons entered. One of them was Anna, while the other one was Mao.


Agni: Good morning, Anna.

Anna: Oh, good morning. I just came here to see if you all are feeling well.

Magio: I'm feeling myself rather well, thanks for asking.
Agni: If I exclude how worried I am about Magnum, I'm fine too.

Mao: I had now just noticed, but Magio... that's a nice outfit.

Magio: Y-You think so? To be honest, I didn't had too much choices and this seemed like the only option left, so...

Agni: I didn't commented it yet, but you do look fine on that!

Anna: I also agree that you are looking really elegant, Prince Magio.

Magio: C-C'mon guys, you're making me blush...

Magio shook his head so he would stop blushing, as the rest laughed a little.


Agni: By the way, why don't you introduce us to your friend?

Magio: Oh, right. My bad.

Magio: This is Mao. He's a demon friend of mine coming from the Netherworld. Mao, these are Anna and Agni.

Anna: A pleasure to meet you, Mr. Mao!

Agni: We're fellow demon friends now, since I'm a fallen angel. Nice to meet you.

Mao: Yes, the pleasure is mine as well. Say, Magio.

Magio: What is it?

Mao: It was a little sudden, but I've been transferred from a class to yours. Do you mind to help me with the other students later?

Magio: Sure. All of the folks here are really nice, so you won't have a problem with making contacts.

Mao: Well, thank you. I am somewhat nervous and I am not used to these human... manners. If it was me, I would have already dissect someone and modify it as a whole!

Magio: That's what I've been meaning to ask. Why the sudden weird change?

Mao: It's a, uh... long story...

Magio: Then... let's leave it at that.

Agni: Yeah. Moving to another topic. Anna, have you seen Magnum anywhere?

Anna: Oh, now that you mention it, I did.

*BGM fades*


Agni: Really?! Where?!

Anna: Surrounded by a bunch of girls in the track field. When I saw the last time, he was running.

Agni: WHAT?!

Mao: Oh, a commontion. Look down there.

BGM: Comedy

The scene was a chase. Magnum was running the fastest he could and a big bunch of girls were running after him while screaming.

Girl #1: Magnum-saaaaan!! Wait a moment!!
Girl #2: Let me at least give you my number!!
Girl #3: There's a moving going on the cinema that I would love if you came to watch me!!
Girl #4: Don't be shy and take me on a date!!

Magnum: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!! Someone, HELP ME!!!

He kept running and they kept chased. Agni looked at the scene, mouth open, while the others just commented.


Magio: Wow, he runs fast.

Mao: Fast indeed.

Anna: Oh, there is another person down there.

As they kept looking, a second guy came. He was exausted of running.


Bloo: Please... wait... for me... I'll take you... all on a... date...

And Bloo fell, completely tired and sweating hardly.


Agni: Bloo?!

Magio: Someone you know?

Agni: We met him at the other school, Summer Lydian. But what's he doing here?! Don't tell me he came to-

The reason came up to Agni real quick. He soon facepalmed and sighed hardly.


Agni: *Sigh* What a hopeless flirt...

Anna: Agni, are you going down there now?
Agni: Forget about it. I'll fetch Magnum later. If I go down there right now, I'll just have more problems...

Then, Lilly put her book down and looked at them curious. One thing to know about her is that she doesn't pay attention to any external activity once she's concentrated on a book.


Lilly: Um... did something happen?

Agni: NOW YOU'RE ASKING?!

Lilly: Oh, hi Mao. I didn't saw you.

Mao: Uhh... hi.

Agni: YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING ME!!

Magio: I think that the problems with Magnum are affecting his head. I'm gonna take him to the Nurse's Office.

Anna: Are you sure? I can take him there if you want.

Magio: Don't worry, I'll do it. C'mon Agni, let's go.

Agni: Uuuuuhhh... my head hurts...

Both went outside, towards the Nurse's Office. Lilly, still confused, looked back at Mao and Anna.


Lilly: What... just happened here? Did I do something wrong?

Mao: You surely should return to your book. It is for the best...

Lilly: OK then. If something happens, please call me.

Lilly opened the book and went back to her reading.


Mao: Will she really listen if we call her?

Anna: 90% of chance that she will ignore it.

Mao: Then... I will keep my mouth shut.

Spring Zone: Skies Above the School

Cookie was in a cloud, waiting from someone. Soon, Garrit appeared.


Cookie: So you came.

Garrit: Y-Yeah, I did. And I brought... someone.

BGM: Flawless Clothing of the Celestials

Then, Seraph appeared right behind Garrit. He exchanged looks with a surprised Cookie.


Cookie: Seraph?!

Seraph: It's been a long time, Cookie. How things are going?
Cookie: So, it wasn't a lie when they said that you...

Seraph: That I...?

Cookie: Let it go for now. Getting to the main point.

Cookie: Riko Toone just came here and said that Heaven will begin to interfere in our activities. She claims that the Triplets and their friends will never be able to beat Peach, so they will move out.

Garrit: I heard that from a fellow soldier. I asked Cecilia to check this out for me.

Seraph: So I suppose that divine spirit is trying to take the front...

Cookie: Well, Garrit, you'll keep checking on her, right? We need to stop Heaven from this choice.

Garrit: I'll try... but-

Cookie and Seraph: Garrit...

Garrit: OK, OK, I'll do it.

Garrit left back to Heaven. Seraph looked at Cookie, curious of why he didn't asked anything out of the second in Heaven's Command.


Seraph: You hadn't asked me to do something. Why?

Cookie: From what I can see, I can't ask anything of you. And even if I could, I don't want to bother you.

Cookie: But I have to admit seeing you brings back memories...

School - Guild's Outpost

Music: Ore mo, Mou Jump Sotsugyou Shi


Celica: Oh? Those girls seems to be having fun.

Masaki: (The girls are...that guy...not so much...)

Uni: (Celica is just so naive huh?)

Mana: S-Should we help him out?

Uni: Too much work...Teaching those girls not to love people by their appearence alone is too much of a hassle for us to handle.

Mana: You have a point.

Nepgear: Oh? When did you get so knowledgeable about love?

Iris: It's Miss Nepgear.

Uni: What brings you here?

Friday: We're here to deliver this idiot back to you.

Music: Shrine of the lake


Kael: Hey...

Thomas: Kael! You're back!

Kael: Hi...

Uni: ...

Kael: You're still mad at me Uni?

Uni: No...But someone is still heartbroken for all of what's been happening recently.

Kael: Kokoro...

Uni: Do you know what this means right? Let's make sure she we welcome her with a smile next time we see her.

Kael: Alright.

Sayaka: Hey, it's full here already?

Akina: Hey guys!

Madoka: Hi Everyone!

Rina: We decided to pass here to see if Mister Fael returned.

Thomas: No...he didn't.

Akina and Nepgear: ...

Sayaka: Well...i'm sure he'll show up! He was the champion of hide-and-seek, just ask Hugh.

Hugh: *from afar* YES!!!

Sayaka: See? Wait...how did he...

Thomas: Oh, i carry an walkie talkie so that he can hear us chatting.

Hugh: *from afar* I'M REALLY BORED!!!

Uni: Figures...

Nepgear: Alright, to the Hakurei Shrine!

Madoka: You're going there too?

Friday: We usually climb the stairs.

Sayaka: Nice! We can all go together!

Rina: The more the merrier huh? Let's go!

Nepgear: See ya Uni! Everyone.

Mana: Have a nice trip.

Pocket Dimension - Fake Grasslands

Music: He who howls and rages


Ralf: Ha!

Yukari: ...

Ralf kept slashing all the projectiles shot at him while advancing at Yukari's position. When he closed him though, he missed all the slashes.


Yukari: (He can actually reach me now.)

He dealt an horizontal slash, but Yukari teleported away, surrounding him with many gaps around him.


Yukari: (I'll have to steal Shu's trick for a bit.) Worm Smasher!

Then, all of the portals releases beams at him.


Ralf: ...

He choses one direction and heads towards it, slashing the beam that was attacking him from that direction and heading at the portal at the same time.


Yukari: Interesting.

Ralf: HAAAAA!!!

He slashed the beam away and entered at the portal.


Yukari: It will do you no good. That portal doesn't lead to my current location...

Ralf: Hmph...

Suddenly, a dimensional portal opens above Yukari.


Yukari: Oh?

She dodges that strike as well. But was satisfied with the results so far.


Yukari: It's amazing how you dominated that power in such a short time...

Ralf: ...

Yukari: It's a good thing you didn't waste your talent with that sword...

Ralf: SHUT UP! Don't talk about Leaf that way!

Yukari: I'm just telling you the truth. This power suits you better.

Ralf: I told you to shut up...

Yukari: Just face the truth already! Just look at how are you dealing with my attacks. The way that you use that Dimensional Power. You, withouth a doubt, has the power to fight against Peach.

Ralf: ...

Yukari: I admit that i did horrible things to you, but it was for a good cause. I'm pretty sure that you wouldn't choose to use that power...knowing the consenquences...so i had to force it out of you slowly.

Yukari: And so far...i'm happy with the results.

Ralf: Kurgh...

Yukari: Now...continue fighting, i want to see more of it! You're angry with me right? I'll take all of it.

Ralf: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Music: あかいくつ偽


Yukari: Yes...it has to be like this.

She flies backwards, while summoning black butterflies to deal with Ralf. They managed to swarm him and take him to the groud.


Ralf: ARGH!!!!

Yukari: I have to overwhelm you as much as possible in order to see how far can you go with that power...Now then...

She summoned portals above the swarm of butterflies, firing beams from them.


Yukari: Hopefully, you'll survive this, right?

Ralf: AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!!!!

Moonlight Castle


Sasha: (It's not everyday that we get to see the Youkai of Boundaries in action. Since she's not being bothered by stupid rules, she can go all out on that rookie.)

Midori: For a rookie, Ralf is lasting quite a bit against her. I'm impressed.

Sasha: Nah, i doubt he'll survive this attack.

Neptune: GO ON RALFY! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Noire: ...And she already gave him a nickname...

Blanc: Just admit you're rooting for him as well.

Noire: Hmph...

Rachel: And who isn't?

Neptune: Hm?

Rachel: Nothing...just contemplating on something i saw earlier. (I want to help that lost child [Lambda] but right now...my eyes are only focused on this kid. [Ralf] What will he do after this i wonder?)

School: Corridors


Magio: ...

Agni: Magio, I'm talking to you!

Magio: Wah! Sorry!

Agni: Oh, no, don't worry! You looked pretty distant and I got curious, so...

Magio: I was just thinking about the time I ran away from the Realm...

Agni: I see. That must have been tough...

Magio: It sure was... but it was a moment that I felt proud of my actions... I just regret that I sparked all of this...

Agni: Heh, we all do things hardheaded, you know. Don't stress so much about it.

Magio: OK, I won't.

Agni: So, like I was saying before...

Moonlight Castle

Lisa walked forward and soon joined the others to spectate the fight between Ralf and Yukari.


Lisa: ... He will win.

Neco-Arc: How can you say that so fast, Lady Lisa? I, for one, bet that Lady Yukari will wipe the floor with his face.

Lisa: All that he needs is to exchange his anger and frustration with belief. And you plan to intercept the fight, aren't you?

Neco-Arc: Hmm?

Lisa: I know you're watching from wherever you are, Rosenkreuz. I am unable to know what you'll plan, but I doubt you'll leave your pupil's friend on that situation, won't you?

Pocket Dimension - Fake Grasslands


Yukari: ...Come on, i'm waiting...when are you're going to show the full extent of your powers?

Ralf: You're seeing it right now.

Ralf walked out of the barrage of the attacks.


Yukari: So...you actually took the attack.

Ralf: ...

Yukari: Magnificent...now i'll-

Ralf: Sorry...i reject your stupid plan!

He warps close to Yukari. Then deals a diagonal slash on Yukari that sends her to the ground.


Neptune: Whoa!

Noire: Did he do it? I mean, that was a sure strike. There's no way she could've blocked that.

Blanc: ...

Sasha: Heh...I call it a fluke...

Yukari: W-What's wrong? I thought...you rejected my plan...

Yukari had survived the slash, and she was cleary dissapointed that she did.


Ralf: I told you...i reject your plan...But i never said anything about killing you.

Yukari: You fool....The enemy...is not a compassionate as you...You saw what Peach is capable of doing...Do you still plan to spare her like this as well?

Ralf: That's...

Yukari: Guess i'll have to take EVERYTHING from you so that you can understand!

Ralf: Ah? D-Don't tell me...

Midori: She's going to use her boundary powers to her full extent...Damn you Yukari, this wasn't on the plan...

Midori prepared to enter the Pocket Dimension, but Rachel stopped her.


Midori: H-Hey!

Rachel: If he fails, then we'll intervene...

Sasha: What? Why are you placing your trust in a rookie?

Rachel: You think i trust him? With that wound, Yukari won't be able to use that power for too long. Which is why this rookie is going to win by pure luck. Are you satisfied with that?

Sasha: Meh...

Ralf: Kurgh...

Yukari: Oh? So you plan to take on an attack of this magnitude?

Ralf: You're going way too far.

Yukari: Then fight me with all of your strenght! Or else, this whole city will dissapear.

Ralf: I won't let you...

Music: A Cruel Fallen Angel


Ralf: HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!

Ralf's left eye turned gold, it was a sign that he managed to awaken his true Super Mode, the very same one he used in the Dream World.


Ralf: It's time we end this...

Yukari: Good, now i can fight...satisfied that this phase of the plan has worked...(He is the weapon i built him to be...)

"However...at the same time...I...."
"No...this is no time for regrets..."
"Peach needs to be destroyed by him..."
"There's no other way...if no one can bring her to her old self...what only remains is to destroy her..."

Yukari: Last Word: Profound Field -Phantasm, Foam, Shadow-

A large number of bullets surrounded her and Ralf, however, since there no restriction rules, all of the projectiles converged on him as he advanced at her position. She kept repeating the process, and with each collision created a large shockwave that shook the foundation of the pocket dimension and the Moonlight Castle. But because of Midori, the Pocket Dimension was still intact.


Ralf: ARGH!!!! (Each attack comes stronger than the last one...I don't know if i can endure much more than this...)

Yukari: There's...more...AAAAA!!!

Ralf: No...I shouldn't think about how much i can take...

Ralf recieves another blast, but he wasn't knocked away.


Yukari: heh...

Ralf: This is the last charge...

He keeps flying foward, slashing the blasts of danmaku with all his strenght.


Yukari: (He's closing in.)

He was nearly losing conciousness, but he kept charging foward.


Yukari: One more...urgh...

Clutching the slash wound, she summoned three concentrated blasts, which Ralf dodged.


Yukari: (I wasn't aiming well...)

Ralf: ...

Yukari: (This is the last...if he survives this attack...then...)

Ralf: YUKARIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!

She creates some kind of energy sword with her remaining strenght, the clashes with Ralf's strike.


Ralf: HURGH....

Yukari: ...

Ralf: This....

Yukari's blade is shattered, Ralf loses his grip in one of his swords, but managed to hold the other one.


Ralf: IS OVER!

Yukari: It is...

**Music stops**

She closes her eyes, waiting for the attack, but then.


Yukari: Huh?

Ralf: W-what? I-I tripped? W-Where's my sword?

Neptune: EH!

Sasha: Now what?

Rachel: I see...so this is the intervention you had planned...

Homura: ...

Ralf: H-Homura....?

Homura: I believe this is yours...Ralf Clay.

Homura had stopped time and snatched Ralf's sword before he dealt the final strike. Now, she was giving it back to Ralf.

Moonlight Castle

BGM: Mystery Haze


Lisa: Homura Akemi...

Neco-Arc: Aw, c'mon, he almost had her right into the ground!

Lisa: (What is she doing there? And how did she broke right through Yukari's border? Her powers shouldn't do that, even as a Magical Girl...)

Lisa: (Then... the possible explanation is that an Observer helped her pass through. But Rosenkreuz is not here at all...)

Neco-Arc: Lady Lisa?

Lisa: (Another rebel who decides to dare its own limits... My, what a commotion this will cause...)

School: Nurse's Office

After a while, they finally reached the Nurse's Office. Magio knocked the door and then someone came to open.

BGM: Wingless Angel


Magio: Ah...!

Melody: P-Prince...!

Agni: It's you! From a little while ago!

Magio: W-What little while ago?

Melody leaped at Magio and hugged him tightly. Tears started to fall from her face, unintentionally.


Melody: Oh, Prince! I was so worried about you that I... I...!!

Magio: Melody...

Melody: *sniff*... No, no tears... I said I would greet you with a smile...

Magio: It's OK, don't worry. Cry on my shoulder all you want.

Melody: I'm so sorry, Prince. I tried to save her, but I couldn't...

Magio: ... I don't blame you. I was careless too.

Agni: We all were. But we're going to rescue Polaris from those guys.

She nodded and finally left Magio's embrace. He passed his finger to dry her remaining tears.


Melody: I have so much to explain to you. So, so much...

Magio: You have to calm down first, Melody. You know... breathe first.

Melody: I know, I know... I just...

Agni: Anyway... about my problem...

Melody: O-Oh, right! I-I am the nurse in the first place!

Melody: Do not worry, I will treat your problem. Now please, have a seat.

Agni sat down on the chair as Melody started to check him through her magic. Magio stood there and his terminal started to ring.


Magio: Well, I gotta go for the entrance real quick.

Agni: Why?

Magio: Can't tell you. At least, not now. I'll be back real soon.

Agni: Alright then.

Melody: Prince...

Magio: ... It's good to finally see you again, Melody. It has been a long time.

Melody: Yes... it has been a long time really...

School: Main Entrance

BGM: SMILE

Kokoro landed on the gate, seemingly happy. Sentinel greeted her kindly.


Sentinel: Miss Kokoro, what a surprise to see you.

Kokoro: Oh, Sentinel! Hi!

Kokoro: Hey, you just stole my words! Give them back!
Sentinel: Haha. I am sorry.

Kokoro: Oh, that's right. Is Magio here?

Sentinel: I suppose so. I was not able to see him for a while, but he had not left the perimeters when I last checked.

Kokoro: OK! Then I'll go look for him! See you!

She waved and left to go inside the building. As she walked, she couldn't help but notice the Guild's Tent. On usual days, she glanced at them and left, but she didn't this time. After all, Kael was there today.


Kokoro: (Argh, how I wanted to go there and say hi to Uni, at least... but I guess that even she is hating me right now.)

Kokoro: (I hope that someday I can show to them that I'm not dangerous just because I'm from Gensokyo... and maybe, if I can, show them that there are people in my world that are here to help. Not just Reimu, but Nitori, Reisen... the people who enjoy peace...)

She began to walk towards the stairway. The thoughts about how she wanted to show the peaceful side of Gensokyo were roaming into her mind, but little were the things she could do.

Anza: (This is my last gift to you...From now on, you're on your own Miss Akemi. Don't regret the path you choose to talk.)

Homura: (Thanks...)

Moonlight Castle

Music: End of the long night


Ralf: Eh...

Homura: I saved you from commiting a grave mistake.

Yukari: Mistake? That's wrong! My plan was to create the warrior who would defeat Peach...

Homura: And you did. Ralf is a talented Dimensional Traveler thanks to you. You already did what you wanted, don't ruin his life even more.

Ralf: Homura...

Homura: Now think...what would you feel had you actually killed her?

Ralf: But...I had no choice...

Homura: I asked about your feelings, not what it had to be done!

Homura had her gun with her, but she didn't point to anyone, she just looked at it while waiting for Ralf's answer.


Homura: So?

Ralf: I would feel remorse...after having killed someone who was important to me before.

Yukari: But...If he continues to be soft, he won't have the motivation to kill Peach.

Homura: Is that really the solution you truly seek?

Yukari: Y-Yes...that right...

Yukari: I have no strenght left...kill me...and my link with Peach will be weakened...but not entirely erased.

Ralf: ...

Yukari: D-Don't look at me like that...Hurry up and do it!

Ralf: I understand now...

Ralf: Miss Yukari...I'm going to save her.

Yukari: What?

Ralf: While killing her might solve the problem...but is just going to generate more grief...Magio...his brothers...people who once served her...I'm pretty sure they'll be really saddened that it turned out that way.

Yukari: ...

Ralf: With this strenght that you gave me...i'm going to bring her old-self back...and then...nobody will have to suffer...It's a promise!

Yukari: ...

Homura: So...how about it?

Yukari: I'm too tired to give you...an straight answer...I guess...i'm going to sleep for a while... Good Night...

Ralf: I believe it's still morning...

Yukari: Technicalities....

Then, the Youkai of Boundaries falls asleep into deep slumber, the pocket dimension shatters, and then, her body is taken away by one last gap.


Ralf: Have a nice dream...

Music: Rain&Tear


Midori: ...

Homura: No need to worry now, it's all over.

Midori: That's not what I'm worried about. How did you get here? I felt an interference similar to the one when we travelling to this world.

Homura: I guess it's okay to tell you, It was Anza Matsuri.

Rachel: It makes sense, since she and Zana Tsuki are one of the same.

Midori: ...What is she planning? We never really were able to know what she's thinking...but then again, she probably need us alive so that
we can fight her.

Homura: You got that right. That's why she saved you from another interference.

Midori: (So she was told about it...) I'm seriously going to punch her face once we meet her.

Homura: I'm sure that the next battle with her will be the last one.

Midori: What? Do you know something we don't? Did she tell you something?

Homura: Not really, if i remember it, I might tell you...For now, I need to meet my friends...I'm sure they've waited a lot for me. Also, there're someone else that needs to return.

Ralf: ...

Midori: Fine, I'll let you go for now.

Neptune: Leaving already huh? Have a nice trip man!

Blanc: We will join the fray soon enough.

Noire: Good Luck out there.

Sasha: Encouragement words and stuff. I'm not really good with this.

Ralf: Hahahaha! Thanks everyone.

Rachel: I can see a new resolution on your eyes. Don't ever lose grasp of it.

Ralf: I won't!

Midori: So...where you want to go?

Ralf: Hmmm...The Hakurei Shrine.

Midori: Why there?

Ralf: I dunno, Maybe because I don't talk to Reimu that often...And I need to fix that.

Midori: Alright then, you too Homura?

Homura: Yes, please.

And so, Midori sents them to the Hakurei Shrine.


Blanc: (To think that all this time...The Old Hag wanted to save Peach...But that look on her face...she had lost all hope and decided it was better to kill her instead.)

Rachel: (But now I wonder...will he be able to spare her of all her crimes? Is his resolve that strong?)

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine

Reimu was calmly cleaning, like usual. While many cherry blossoms fell on Spring, green leaves were covering the ground in Summer.


Reimu: (The morning has been really calm. People came to offer their wishes and then now it's peace all over again.)

BGM: The Japanese Wilderness the Girl Watched

???: Oh my, so here's where you located the shrine?

Reimu: (Scratch that. It was calm, until now.)

A girl descended from the sky and landed right in front of Reimu. She looked really happy to see her, although same thing can't be said about the latter.


Deified Human of the Wind
Sanae Kochiya


Sanae: Hello once again, Reimu. How have you been?

Reimu: Very well until you showed up.

Sanae: That's so mean! I've just wanted to say hello!

Reimu: Your hello is the last thing I need, Sanae. So what, are you here to steal the faith of the people who come to the shrine too?

Sanae: N-No! I just wanted to ask you if you know where Lady Suwako is!

Reimu: Why would I know about that?

Sanae: I-It was just a thought. I mean, you know everyone.

Reimu: That doesn't mean I have to dwell on their lives. And besides, your goddess, YOUR responsibility. I don't want to have nothing to do with the Moriya. You caused many problems to us already.

Sanae: Why are you blaming me for what Lady Kanako and Lady Suwako did?

Reimu: Because I have to blame someone and if that's not enough reason, you're the Moriya shrine maiden. As I said before, your goddess, your responsibility.

Sanae: Sheesh, you're ever the rude. Why don't you change yourself a bit? Maybe people will start to come here more often if you did that.

Reimu: I don't need to change who I am just for people to like me. I'll do whatever I want, whenever I want and however I want. I'm this kind of person, so if you want to, judge me.

Sanae: It's so hard to talk with you...

School: Entrance

BGM: Id -Serenity-

Magio: Hey, Kokoro!

As she was distracted thinking about the Guild's people, Kokoro heard Magio calling her and immediately ran to him. Sh jumped and hugged him tightly.


Kokoro: Hiiiiiii~!!

Magio: Whoa! Calm down!

Kokoro: I'm sorry, I'm just... I mean, yesterday... on the Realm...

Magio: I know, it was nervewracking for me too. But I guarantee you, I wasn't lying.

Kokoro: You're a bad liar anyways.

Magio: H-Hey! As if you're better!

Kokoro: Hehehe~

She let go of him and then gave him the flowers she picked.


Kokoro: Um... I brought you flowers. Here.

Magio: Uh, Kokoro... I'm supposed to give you flowers. That's common sense.

Kokoro: I came from a place where common sense is twisted, so don't blame me.

Magio: That's not a valid excuse. I think that even in a place like Gensokyo, a guy has to give flowers to a girl and not the inverse.

Kokoro: So I messed up?! Oh no! I'm so sorry, Magio!

Magio: Hey, calm down. I'm not angry at you, I just talked about it.

Kokoro: Then, what should we do?

Magio: Hmm... let's see...

Magio called his lines and started to adjust the flowers. He was giving them a shape, making something. Soon, he finished a flower crown and put it into Kokoro's head.


Kokoro: Ah...

Magio: Well, isn't that perfect already?

Kokoro: Magio... I've always dreamed of you giving me a flower crown.

Magio: I... know that really well.

Kokoro: Aww, don't ruin the moment! You were supposed to say "Oh, and how I dreamed of doing this too!" like people commonly do on movies!

Magio: You're talking with the Dream Sprite. How do you possibly think I can answer differently?

Kokoro: Sheesh...

Magio: And besides, don't you think actions are more valuable than words?

Kokoro: Huh? What are you trying to-

And he gave her a kiss. It was quick, but enough to make her heart beat like crazy. She was entirely red, but smiling.


Kokoro: Thank you... for giving me the chance of staying by your side...

Magio: I should be saying the same thing for you...

Their lips were getting close once again. But then...

BGM: Hora theae


Jin: Hey, Magio!

Magio and Kokoro: UWAH!!

Jin: I was kinda worried about you, so I've decided to see how you've been these days. We haven't talked much, too.

Magio: Geez, don't give me a heart attack like that! Do you want me to die?

Jin: N-No, absoutely not! I mean, you're really special to me, so-

Kokoro: ...

Magio: Urgh... anyway, what do you need?

Jin: Oh, I've wanted to tell you that it's almost class time. You don't want to get in trouble with Kai, do you?

Magio: Oh crap, it's Kai's lesson! I totally forgot! I better go now!

Kokoro: I'll see you later, Magio!

Magio: Yeah, me too. See you!

Magio ran upstairs, back to the classroom. When he finally left, Jin and Kokoro looked at each other with anger.


Kokoro: OK, what the hell were you doing?! Why did you ruined my moment with Magio?!

Jin: Oh, I was protecting him from a weirdo like you! You have the gall to arrive with flowers and get all lovey-dovey with Magio. Not on my watch!

Kokoro: My oh my, I see jealousy in the air~

Jin: Heh, your little scheme isn't close to the bond I have with him. The jealous one here is you.

Kokoro: For your information, I confessed my feelings for him and he accepted them. That officially makes him my boyfriend, so deal with it!

Jin: Like hell I'm gonna take that!! I've always dedicated my life for Magio and it has been a long time before you could ever say something. You're the one who needs to accept things here!

Kokoro: Grrr...!!

Jin: Hrgh...!!

School: Classroom

BGM: Via ad scholam

The students were all entering into the classroom and sitting on their tables. With the exception of Magio, Ralf, Agni, Necrox, Marie, Hugh, Thomas and Mina, the classroom was full already.


Anna: Well, I suppose I have to go now.

Mao: It was nice to meet you, Miss Anna.

Anna: It was a pleasure to meet you too!

She calmly left. Mao saw an empty desk right next to Lilly and sat on it. She closed her book and looked around.


Lilly: Wow, it filled up already.

Mao: It seems that way.

Lilly: But where are the others?
Mao: No idea.

School: Classroom

Hugh: *Still with the walkie-talkie* Talk to you later...
Thomas: I'm right here! I study too you know...
Hugh: Just messing with you!
Marie: We are all here!
Hugh: And ready for class.
Thomas: I do need to catch up for the lost week due to the guild's extra work.
Marie: Now...who remains is...

Spring Zone Streets

Music: Those carrying solitude

As the girls were walking to the shrine, Akina and Nepgear were a bit far away from the group. There was an akward silence between the two girls.


Nepgear: ...

Akina: ...

Suddenly, Akina decided to break the silence.


Akina: So...You've been alone with him in the dream world right?

Nepgear: Eh?

Akina: How was it?

Nepgear: What can i say? Ralf is...quite unpredictable...

Akina: I see...

Nepgear: But i can assure you his heart is in the right place. That's what i want to believe...

Nepgear: I wonder how he is doing...against Yukari...

Akina: I want to know too...but Midori-senpai told me to stay clear.

Nepgear: So all we can do is hope...

Akina: Yeah! We'll greet him with a tight hug once he is back.

Nepgear: H-Hug...

Suddenly, Nepgear got hugged on her left side by Akina.


Akina: You're all my precious friends...wheter you're an outsider or not...I love people.

Nepgear: Hehehe.

Akina: But if you're being embarassed by it, i wont bother you...

Nepgear: Yeah...I still barely know him...we don't get much oportunities to meet and talk...plus...he might come back injured right?

Akina: Ooooooooooh....You got a point...

Nepgear: I do know healing magic...but it's not as powerful than Celica's...But still, i...

Akina let go of the hug, giving a big smile to Nepgear.


Akina: Soooo...Do you have a crush on him?

Nepgear: WHAAAAAAAAAAA....

Akina: Ok ok...forget i asked anything...I was just joking!!! JO-KI-NG!!! As in a joke! Joke like Joker...

Akina: JACKPOT!!! IMMA BODYGUARD YO!

Nepgear: Whew...

Akina: I'm really sorry...

Nepgear: Even if i had...would i be able to stay with him?

Akina: ...

Nepgear: I know there is a chance that he might need to leave this world due to his powers...but we don't want that right? So let's just settle with liking him okay?

Akina: (Liking huh?) Yeah...Let's do that...

The air between them went gloomy again. It was obvious they were worried sick about him, no matter how much Akina smiled.


Akina and Nepgear: Gah!

Suddenly, they tripped on the first step of the stair.


Yui: Oh...Are you two okay?

Friday: Hey hey, did the both of you decided to space out at the same time?

Nepgear: I'm sorry...

Akina: Whoopsie! Our bad!

Sayaka: So...The shrine is around here huh?

Madoka: Do you know these parts?

Sayaka: A bit...Never really walked around here much, so I guess it's a nice thing to have a shrine for some religious people.

Friday: Alright! Time to face the stairs!

Yui: I'm ready!

((I just not saw that i forgot to add portraits at the start of my previous post))

School: Guild's Outpost


Uni: Seems their class is about to start...Alright everyone, get on your posts, It's time to stay alert!

Mana: Right!

Edge: Roger that!

Celica and Iris: On it!

Kael: Alright!

Kuro and Shiro: Understood Meow!

Masaki: Leave it to me!

Near the Entrance


Fortune Teller: Seems she's more confident than ever.

Isana: So...this is where you are right now.

Fortune Teller: Hi Miss Isana...

Isana: (You're that person I saved back there, right?)

Fortune Teller: (That's right!)

Isana: (You've turned into a fine Dimensional Traveler.)
Fortune Teller: (All thanks to you.)

Isana: (You know I was just passing by...)
Fortune Teller: (Anyway...Can you do a favor for me? If you're not too busy.)

Isana: (Well, My progress is kind of stuck...So sure.)

The Fortune Teller tells her about Lan, Geo and Kite.


Isana: (I see...And you want for me to look after them right?)
Fortune Teller: (Yes...It's better to give this in the hands of someone people actually knows.)

Isana: (Not everyone knows I work for Miss Midori...But...seeing how everyone are suspicious on who you really are...I see where you are coming from.)
Fortune Teller: (You're a life saver.)

Isana: (You're welcome.)

As Isana walks away, she nearly bumps into Marisa.


Isana: Whoa!

Marisa: Hey! Nice dodge.

Isana: T-Thanks...Now excuse me...

Marisa: Hmmmmm....

Fortune Teller: Thinking she has a similar vibe to Anza and Amilia.

Marisa: Took the words out of my mind ze! After hanging some time with Sakuya, I got to know a bit more about how Time magic feels. Anyway, I need your services.

Fortune Teller: Alright, fire away.

Marisa: Is Kael avaliable right now?

Fortune Teller: Well...They are about to patrol around the school, but, if you're lucky, you might still catch him at the outpost.

Marisa: Alright then, here's a penny!

Fortune Teller: But all I did was to give info not related to fortune te-...And, she left. Well, guess I'll buy a candy with this.

Dimensional Tunnel


Homura: I heard you saw Sayaka transformed as well...

Ralf: Does Ma-

Homura: No she can't...I made sure she would never do it anymore...In a more appropriate time, I'll tell you the full story...My kind is not something that some people shouldn't even know about.

Ralf: I see...I think I know a thing or two about the subject.

Homura: Then you know.

Ralf: But Anyway...Homura...They way you speak...

Homura: Mean that I went through a lot right?

Ralf: Yes, you seem awfully experient about people's emotions for someone your age.

Homura: Maybe...I still think that I don't understand a lot...

Ralf: Hmmm...

Homura: Seems like we are reaching the end of the tunnel.

Ralf: Using portals from one dimension to another, even when they a linked, takes longer than just using a portal inside a world to reach another place really fast...

Homura: It gaves us time to chat, so I guess that's a plus.

Ralf: Heh...

Stairway to the Hakurei Shrine


Akina: *sniff* Is this a Dimensional portal that I smell?

Nepgear: Eh? It has a smell?

Akina: Not really, but, the strenght of this portal...(Means someone from another world is coming here.)

Yui: (It feels vastly diferent from the portal that the Dimensional Gatekeepers from my world uses...)

Akina: Nevertheless, we'll greet whoever it is with a smile!

And then, the portal opens.


Akina: Welcome to Multi-R-RALF?

Ralf: Oh, Hey everyone!

Sayaka: N-No way!

Madoka: Homura!!!

Homura: Anza was done with me, so she gave me back...

Madoka: (Done?)

Sayaka: Tch...Don't remind me...

Yui: (I'm sure I'm missing something, so I'll stay quiet and let them reunite.)

Nepgear: Welcome back Ralf.

Ralf: Sorry if I worried everyone...

Sayaka: Darn...It's hard to handle the double joy...

Akina: What matters is that you guys are back.

Ralf: Well then, I guess we are all going to visit Miss Reimu right?

Nepgear: We are a few steps away for the top, it won't take long.

And so, with the new arrivals, they resumed their climbing.

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine

Reimu was looking at the sky. She had changed her clothes, for a while. The petals danced along the wind, as she kept thinking about how things were going to change.


Reimu: It saddens me to think that the scenery won't be like this forever... with everything that is happening, I can only think of a ruined land when I look to the city.

Then, the petals all flew towards the shrine. One passed directly by her eyes, and a figure appeared once the petal left her sight. And if not by the petal, the malicious aura that surrounded her made Reimu shiver a little.

BGM: Animated Despair


Reimu: Yuuka?!


Flower Master of the Four Seasons
Yuuka Kazami


Yuuka: Ah, the beautiful scenery transpassed by the tranquil breeze of summer. Surely it will be missed when all falls into dust and the land becomes a ground of emptiness...

Reimu: Let me guess... you joined her side too?

Yuuka: Oh, please. Why would I even bother with the drama she creates? Peach's theater no longer provides any entertainment, it just brings constant despair.

Reimu: Then spare the charades and tell me what you want already. I don't want you bringing danger to the people.

Yuuka: Reimu, the seal that held her for a long time... it just broke, didn't it?

Reimu bit her lip in frustration, trying to forget the fact that Mima broke free.


Yuuka: With her being free, don't you think there are other things to worry other than a petty princess who just gained power?

Reimu: You talk as if I don't care about that. Let me remind you, Yuuka, that I'm not up for your little jokes!

Yuuka: Lately, I've been thinking on the poor job you have been doing as the Hakurei Miko. You abandoned your responsibility to protect your people from youkai like me. How much of your power fell into disgrace, I ask.

Reimu shot some amulets and Yuuka simply deflected them with one hand.


Reimu: !!

Yuuka: Hehehe... Reimu, do you honestly think that you have power to defeat me?

Reimu: I did it once, I'll do it many times needed!

Yuuka: Hmm... I see... you really are his inverse...

Reimu: His... inverse? Who is it?!

Yuuka: Obviously... the Star Actor.

Yuuka turned her back at Reimu and looked at her with her casual and mysterious smile.


Yuuka: Oh, another warning.

Reimu: What is it now?

Yuuka: The bud I planted. I fear that it will disappear soon. And once she does...

Reimu: Your bud? You don't mean...!

Yuuka: Your guests are arriving. I will be keeping an eye on them as well, Reimu. Goodbye.

With a simple spin, Yuuka's body vanished without a trace left. Next to a tree on the shrine, a sunflower appeared.


Reimu: (Yuuka, what is your goal in this? What benefit her freedom could possibly bring you?)

Reimu: (And what's this about Lilly disappearing? When is she going to disappear? And why?)

BGM: Far Side of the Moon

From the inside, Hybrid went out with an angry expression. For days, she remained inactive as a "punishment" for not being able to save Polaris in time.


Reimu: Oh, look who's up again.

Hybrid: ...

Reimu: Hybrid, I know what's going on into that mind of yours, but shouldn't you let go of those thoughts already?

Hybrid: Easy for you to say. You prolly ain't feelin' any guilt, you heartless demon.

Reimu: Hey, I felt just as guilty as you did. It wasn't my intention to let them capture you sister, but we were somehow outnumbered

Hybrid: I feel so damn weak. It's so lame... Polaris...

Reimu: I doubt you'll ACTUALLY pay attention to me, but listen. You can't blame yourself. Don't you think that Polaris wants to see you smiling?

Hybrid: But if I just abandon her like that-

Reimu: We're not abandoning Polaris. But right now, we can't just jump in and save her. That's a suicidal thought.

Hybrid: Then what should I do?!

Hybrid punched the ground strongly, not believing in Reimu's words. Right now, she wanted to go after them and save Polaris. But at the same time, she knew that she couldn't go.


Reimu: Live, Hybrid.

Hybrid: Eh?

Reimu: Go and live. Find a new strength. And then, when the time comes, you'll go and you'll save your sister.

Hybrid: ... Live, huh?

Reimu: Why don't you go back to your father right now? He must be somehow worried about you.

Hybrid: Damn right I will. You better watch, young hag, I'm gonna save my sis!

Hybrid took flight towards the school. She still had her doubts about Polaris' state, but right now, she has to move forward or she will die in thoughts of the past...


Reimu: (Young hag...? That doesn't make sense...)

Reimu: (But right now, all we have to do is to live. It's no use, pondering over the past.)

Moonlight Castle

Music: Hollow Bastion

Suddenly, a large dimensional portal opened up in the rose garden.


IF: Urgh...What a trip...

Amuro: Not an enjoyable one...

Lerafa: Felt like an eternity...

Midori: Y-You guys...

Neptune: Oh hey!!! Iffy is A-OK!

Lerafa: It's amazing some of you are here at all...Fall is fine, he went to get our Travel Ship Destinia...As for Liutenant Quattro and the other pilots, they are nowhere to be seen.

Midori: I see...It's a good thing that you three are safe...otherwise, I would completely lose my respect of you Lerafa Oliver.

Lerafa: Not that I need it...

Sasha: Great...more cops...I'm out...

Rachel: I thought you were already gone, your silence was so terribly immense I completely forgot about your existence...

Sasha: Hmph...

Lerafa: But still...It is partially my fault the entire team got scrambled.

Midori: You and me both...

Melissa: Wow, so this is the Moonlight Castle. It's more beautiful up close.

Midori: L-Lady Melissa? What are you doing out here?

Melissa: I came here to tell Lerry that the Destinia is being prepared for launch.

Lerafa: That was fast. It will work as a bigger base of operations. Having the CPUs here is way too risky at the moment.

Noire: This means we will be trainning elsewhere right?

Lerafa: That's right.

Rachel: I'm assuming this place is of no importance anymore then.

Lerafa: Not at all! Midori will still make you company, she still has business in this place...specially regarding Kuro Suzaku, am I right?

Midori: Hmph...

Lerafa: Until there, enjoy your stay here...I'm going to sleep for a bit.

Melissa: Sleep? You?

Lerafa: What's with the reaction? Was Fall saying anything stupid to you again?

Melissa: Well...Your reputation as the man who doesn't sleep has spread far and wide in our organization.

Lerafa: Seriously...

Blanc: It's good to rest once in a while. I believe a person like yourself deserve it for your hard work.

Lerafa: Thanks...

Melissa: Well then, Nighty Nighty Lerry!

The portal closes, Lerafa opens up a special personal pocket dimension and enters it.


Neptune: Another one of those. It looks similar to the one where Ralfie and Granny Yukari where fighting.

Noire: You of all people can tell the diference?

Neptune: Tee-hee! Proud of me?

Noire: As if!

Blanc: Not in the slightest.

IF: So...I'm assuming Amuro and me will be staying in this castle for a while.

Rachel: You came in just in time, two rooms just got vacant. Valkenhayn, if you please.

Amuro: I hope we can get along well.

Melissa: Hey Dori.

Midori: D-Don't call me that in front of people...Also...Neptune might caught up with it and start to annoy me with...

Melissa: I heard there was a Keyblade Wielder in this world.

Midori: Eh? Well...Yeah...

Melissa: Really? That's amazing!

Midori: I'd say it's more like surprising...

Melissa: I mean, they are pratically the brothers of the dimensional travelers. We both travel between worlds, sometimes helping people and protecting the balance. If I remember correctly, part of the reason of why my Grandad founded the Defenders of Light and the WT Organization was mostly because of the role keyblade wielders have in the Multiverse.

Midori: I...knew that...

Melissa: Of course you knew, my gramdpa is your idol after all. Back to the topic, nowadays...It's rare to see one...specially after what happened some of them time ago...I believe it was around nine years ago...

Midori: ...Ten...

Melissa: Right, ten years ago. So, in the event I ever see this bearer, I want to say him to this person.

Midori: Well, if your health is good enough to be visiting a world, then sure...

Melissa: Just being here in this castle isn't good enough then?

Midori: Well...If something happened to you under my watch...Well...Lerafa would get upset.

Melissa: Oh...You're worried about what he would think?

Midori: N-Not really...I mean...He looks so attached to you...

Melissa: Hehehe! That's another proof that your hostility towards him is uneeded.

Midori: ...Alright, you three had enough rest, let's continue.

Melissa: (One day Midori...you'll understand...Even if I'm not around to see it happening...)

Hakurei Shrine

Music: Sedge Flower


Akina: And, we are finally here!

Sayaka: Why are you saying that when you showed up when we were nearly finishing climbing?

Akina: I'm speaking for everyone who had to go through the entire ordeal!

Friday: You don't really need to...

Madoka: But still, thanks anyway.

Akina: It was nothing!

Ralf: ...

Homura: They are hard to keep up with huh?

Ralf: It's mostly just Akina...Hugh can't lift a candle on how cheerful she can be.

Rina: That's just how she is.

Nepgear: It's really pleseant to have her around.

Ralf: (But still...There's something diferent in her...)
Friday: *Ahem* Hi Reimu, we are here again! This time, with more people!

Yui: It's a nice place you got here.

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Beautiful Days -Piano Arrangement-


Reimu: Oh, hello everyone. How are you doing?

She instantly looked at Ralf. The scar in his eye did reminded her of the awful moment he must have passed. Still, she could see a new resolution within him.


Reimu: And it's good to see that you're back. Seems like you're going through a new fresh start, aren't you?
Azrel: Oh.

Azrel soon arrived at the shrine. It was weird that he wasn't noticed, but he had his tricks to keep in the shades.


Azrel: Is this a bad time? I'll return later if that's the case...

Reimu: Not at all. Maybe you came just in time.

Azrel: OK then. If you say so, Reimu.
Reimu: Everyone, this is Azrel Ametrine. He's a traitor to Peach's army and-

Azrel: Enough, Reimu. Just give me the info and I'm out.

Reimu: How cold of you. Being affected by Cirno, lately?

Azrel: What do you mean?

Reimu: I mean, can't you be a little more friendly like your sister?

Azrel: Ugh, don't compare me to Anna, OK? Also, I have reasons.

Reimu: Reasons? Which reasons?

He gave a quick glance to Nepgear and Friday. Apparently, he isn't in good terms with the Guild, especially because he's a bounty hunter and he takes some of their targets.


Azrel: ... Never mind. I'll catch you up later, Reimu.

Reimu: Huh? Hey, wait!

But at the moment he said that, Azrel just jumped off the big stairway and vanished.


Reimu: Well... go understand his mind.

Reimu: In any case, what can I do for you all?

Hakurei Shrine

**Sedge Flower still playing**

Reimu: And it's good to see that you're back. Seems like you're going through a new fresh start, aren't you?

Ralf: Yeah. I'm ready to keep going!

Reimu: In any case, what can I do for you all?

Friday: We figured Nepgear and me would go back to our jogging routine.

Nepgear: And some tourists decided to tag alo-

Akina: HOLY CLOUD! ARE THOSE THE MYSTICS?

Ralf: Who again?

Akina: Sorry guys, Got something to do!

Akina goes running to Tai Kong Wang and Abe no Seimei.


Ralf: It's probably something important.

Yui: Well...They ARE The Mystics.

Ralf: You know about them?

Yui: I heard some things.

Rina: I'll follow her. Maybe it's something I need to hear as well.

Yui: Mister Ralf, are you going to explore the Shrine with us?

Ralf: Not really, I want to talk with Reimu for a bit.

Yui: Right.

Nepgear: Me an Friday will take a rest on the steps.

Then, Ralf is left alone with Reimu.


Ralf: I say that I want to talk to you, but I can't think of anything to say...Geez...Well...There is the fact that Anna's brother showed up, but I feel like if I ask about it, I won't get an aswer.

Meanwhile, at Akina


Akina: Hiya!

Seimei: What we have here...That aura...

Tai Kong Wang: A Dimensional Traveler huh? What do you want with us? If it's about why we are here, we are helping the Hakurei Shrine.

Akina: I read the report about you guys. I just came here to ask how Kaguya-Hime is doing?

Seimei: You met her before?

Akina: Yup!

Tai Kong Wang: I assure you, she's doing fine. As a matter of fact, it was her that felt something was wrong with this place, so she requested for help.

Akina: That's nice. If you ever meet her, Tell that Akina Byakko sent her a hug.

Tai Kong Wang: Very well.

Akina: Thanks! Good Luck with your task over here.

Seimei: And good fortune for your journey.

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine


Reimu: I'm not that good with topics either. And about Azrel, I'll explain it to you and to the others some other time.

She thought a little about it. One topic came in mind, but she didn't wanted to go to something serious right at the beginning. Even so, she decided to ask


Reimu: Hey... if it eases your mind, why don't you ask me about how Gensokyo and its people works? I'm pretty sure you want an explanation, especially since the Toadstools use the same rule as we do.

School: Back Gate

Solaria was supposed to guard the back gate, but she just slept instead. Not many things happened around her area, so she felt as if a nap wasn't going to bring any problem. However...

BGM: Class Trial (Odd Edition)

Ignoring the doll's presence, Zatracenie walked forwards towards the gate, as if she was invited to enter. As she walked, she looked at herself.


Zatracenie: Ugh, this form isn't any longer needed. I don't need to look like an innocent kid anyway...

Suddenly, Zatracenie stopped and covered herself with darkness. Once she did that, it bursted away, revealing another human form she created. Taking her scythe out, she kept walking.


Zatracenie: I'm going to find the bastard who took my friend from me. And he's going to pay, body and life!

School: Stairways to Classroom Corridor

BGM: Class Trial (Odd Edition) still playing

Magio ran upstairs and finally reached the top. By that time, Kai was already ahead of him, going to the classroom. But as he was going to follow him, Lucifer held him back.


Lucifer: Pal, hold up a sec!

Magio: Now's not the time, Lucifer! I'm late to class!

Lucifer: This is serious! There's another Summon Spirit in the school!

Magio: Isn't that your friend? What was her name... Azure?

Lucifer: No, not her! Another one!

Magio: So, what about it?

Lucifer: Don't you feel this violent aura? This desire to kill?

After Lucifer spoke of that, Magio felt this aura in the school's vicinity. It was demonic, but unlike Necrox's, it had something else.


Magio: Now that you mention it, I feel something strange... and it's similar to this killing desire you spoke of!

Lucifer: We gotta check it out quick! I'll take us there!

Magio: Darn it... I'm going to get a detention for this, but I'm not leaving this unturned!

Unable to ignore it, Magio followed Lucifer downstairs. They were really worried about what was this aura.

School: Classroom

BGM: Class Trial (Odd Edition) still playing

Kai hasn't arrived yet, so the students were conversating a little. Not only him, but Necrox and Magio weren't there too. While the others were calmly waiting, Azure got desperate.


Azure: !!

The aura was too familiar to her. It was something that she couldn't ignore. Her friend arrived, not in the best of terms. And knowing her, Azure had a feeling she would come immediately after Hugh, in hopes of taking his life away. When the Master dies, his contract with the Summon Spirit is broken and the Spirit returns to be a Stray Summon.


Azure: (Oh no, she's here! I have to go to her, but how?!)

She could materialize, but the only way she could move freely and not necessarily near Hugh was if he directly summoned her by rubbing the ring. Then, she immediately looked at Hugh's hand.


Azure: Hugh, please forgive me... but I need to go right now!

Azure grabbed his finger and used it to rub the ring as fast as she could do it. Then, she materialized and ran away from the classroom. Lilly and the others, who had powers, could definitely see her running, while the normal students couldn't even notice that she was there.


Agni: Wasn't that...

Lilly: Azure? Why did she ran?

Mao: ... I probably know why.
Agni: You do?

Mao: There's this demonic intent looming around the back gate. It's as if someone came here to kill a person.

Lilly: And if Azure ran away, that means this someone is after Hugh!

Agni: What should we do? Should we leave and go after her?
Kai: Ahem.

Despite how loud it was, the students kept chattering as Kai entered. He put his things on the table and was ready to begin the lesson. Lilly and Agni went directly and talked to him.


Lilly: Kai, we have a little problem going on and we need to-

Kai: The other teachers might be tolerant, Lilly, but you won't leave the classroom until my lesson is over.

Agni: Can't you feel it?! There's someone in the school and it's coming after us!
Kai: I know.

Lilly: Then... why?!

Kai: Magio and Necrox are not in the classroom. They're both capable of solving this problem. Also, shouldn't you keep the target where it's due?

Then, after pressing a button, the door immediately closed and shut itself tight. Its loud sound called the attention of the other students. And just to make sure, electric nets were activated near the windows.


Kai: You will stay inside the classroom. That's an order and I won't tolerate any signs of disobeying it. Am I clear?

Agni: Yeah. I'm just not clear on which side you are: ours or the enemy's!

Lilly: Agni!

Kai: ... Clearly we're not going to have a friendly student-teacher relationship, Agni. I don't care how you think about me, but you're not leaving here until I say so. Got it?

Agni: You... you despicable, insensible bastard!

Kai: Back to your seats, both of you. Class is about to begin.

Hakurei Shrine


Ralf: Yes, that's a good topic! Tell me more about it Reimu.

School: Classroom

Music: Impatience and chase


Hugh: (Such a troublesome teacher...)

Marie: Hugh...

Hugh: I'm not going to just stand here and let my summon spirit just ran off to danger alone.

Marie: But...You can't destroy Teacher Kai's contraptions.

Hugh: No...but I can use one of them.

Hugh grabs the eletric net, absorbing its energy.


Hugh: I'm pretty sure the floor isn't reinforced. Guys, stay back! Marie, project a shield at the moment I open the hole in order to not hurt the students below.

Marie: Got it!

Hugh: OVERCHARGED T-BURST KNUCKLE!!!

He punches the floor with a explosive punch, Marie immidietaly creates a levitating barrier, carrying Hugh and the debris.


Thomas: It worked!

Hugh: Sorry teacher, but right now, a friend of mine is more important than education. See ya!

He goes to the corridors, in order to find Azure.


Thomas: Marie, rest for a bit, I'm going after him.

Marie: I'll be fine...

Thomas: Don't tax yourself too much okay? It's one of the things I learned when trainning, be always in one piece for the next day.

Marie: Right...Protect Hugh for me.

Thomas went after Hugh. Marie sat back on her chair, trying to catch her breath.

School - Guild's Outpost


Mana: Urgh...What's this negative pressure?

Fortune Teller: S-Such darkness...

The Fortune Teller seemed to be more affected by the presence, nearly collapsing on the ground. Mana helped him stay on foot, noticing the dark mist emanating from him.


Mana: H-Hey? Are you alright?
Fortune Teller: I'll be fine...This darkness is coming from me...and it's reacting to that other presence...

Mana: Will you be really okay?

Fortune Teller: Well...Not really...but don't worry about me...I can keep my own darkness in check...

Mana: Right...

Marisa: Want a ride? I guess I know who it is!

Mana: Marisa? When did you get here?

Marisa: Hey! Do you want it or not ze? What we are going to face isn't going to be an easy task.

Mana: Alright, Take me to that presence.

Marisa leaves with Mana, the Fortune Teller sits on a nearby chair.


Fortune Teller: There's still anger inside of me...Does this means...This other darkness i've been feeling...is of anger?

Meanwhile


Uni: Kael, you feeling this?

Kael: It's coming from near the Back Gate!

Uni: Go call the others, I'll go on ahead.

Kael: Alright! Good Luck out there.

Black Sister: Things are getting shaky...I can really say we are back on duty!

She goes flying after the dark energy source.

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine


Reimu: Yeah, but instead of only speaking, I'll show you.

Gensokyo: Hakurei Shrine

BGM: Border Between Dream and Reality

On the blink of the eye, both were in Gensokyo. From the shrine, at the edge of the Hakurei border, they could see the entire scenery of the world. The Human Village, the Bamboo Forest of the Lost, the Youkai Mountain... everything. As Reimu spoke, illusions of the people inside made her explanation a little more clearer.


Reimu: Gensokyo is a land separated from the world. On the Outside World, people call it the Land of Dreams. The land is inhabited by humans, youkai of various species and gods. It's a world filled with nature, where no technology has ever functioned... that is, until some people came. But that's not important.

Reimu: As you have noticed, inhabitants of Gensokyo fight according to the Spell Card rule. I am the one who created that rule, with the intention of giving a victory chance to the weak, even if it's minor. It's also a chance that youkai have to defeat me, the Hakurei Shrine maiden, in a fair duel. However, despite the name, they don't limit only to magic. Marisa easily described it as a duel: evade your opponent or be crushed by them.

The illusions fought a little under the system and then, she made them vanish. Once she explained the basic, Reimu left out a sigh, becuase now she would talk about the people.


Reimu: At this point, we're nothing but troublemakers for you all. Our power, even if limited by some system, is big. And to be honest, this power give youkai the motivation to create incidents. But trust me, you would be surprised by the reasons. Boredom, full bloom of a cherry blossom tree, a way to hide, laziness... all of those were reasons why youkai created such incidents in my world.

Reimu: However, no matter what reason it is, I have the duty to solve the incident. I'm the one who manages the balance between youkai and humans, who can coexist and can't at the same time. I have Marisa and other people to help me at many times, so I can never say that I do everything alone.

Reimu: And not just for humans, but for the youkai who actually want peace. People like Kokoro, Reisen and Nitori are people who have their own minds but strive for some quiet moments. That striving is what motivates me to keep fighting.

Suddenly, a giant castle appeared in the sky. That castle was too familiar to Ralf... after all, it was the Dream Castle, home of the Triplets.


Reimu: Then... there are the Toadstools. They came with their castle out of nowhere, floating in the sky. We did a prime investigation but that just led to a series of incidents. And this time... they were serious.




Reimu: They were real enemies to us. Yukari even considered to unleash her power to annihilate them. But of course there was one person who we couldn't destroy.

An illusion appeared right in front of them. The little child looked at them and started to speak.


Young Magio: Miss Reimu, let me help! I... I want to save your world! I want to help you achieve peace! So please...

As soon as it stopped talking it disappeared. And in another blink of the eye...

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine

... they were back at the Spring Zone in Multilopolis.


Reimu: If there's someone we're deeply attached... that's Magio. He betrayed his own family to save us all. And he did it. That's why many of us want to help him and his brothers. Because of the big debt we have.

Then, she extended her hand, as if in a handshake.


Reimu: I have a single request. I won't ask that you do it now... but give us another chance to prove that we're not your enemies.

School: Back Gate

Magio and Lucifer soon arrived at the back gate and looked at Zatracenie coming at them. She was walking slowly, as if she didn't wanted to finish it that easily... or as if she was calling them.


Lucifer: Zatra?!

Magio: Is she the one with the aura you said?

Lucifer: Yeah, but... why?!

They moved forward and stood right in front of her. Zatracenie stopped walking and looked at them.


Zatracenie: Outta my way. I don't have business with you.

Magio: Only if you explain what you want here.
Zatracenie: I don't have anything to explain to you or to Lucifer.

Lucifer: You remember me? Well, it makes all more easy to fist you!

Zatracenie: Damnit, just move out!

Magio: Look, I don't know what do you want here but if you're going there to kill someone, I'll stop you. *calls Keyblade*

BGM: The Warriors of Hope


Zatracenie: OK. In that case, I'll stomp you!!

With a wild spin, Zatracenie lunged at Magio and Lucifer. They evaded it at time, but soon she was dashing after Magio.


Zatracenie: You're going down first, Keyblade wielder!

Magio: !!

She tried to slash him once again, but Magio evaded with a backflip. In air, he unleashed a Spell Card.


Magio: Star Sign "Five Pure Stars in the Blank Space"!!

Magio surrounded Zatracenie in white danmaku and shot five powerful stars at her. Once in contact, a big explosion happened.


Magio: Did that work?

But once the dust started to clear, she was standing right there, defending with her scythe.


Magio: She managed to block it...!

Lucifer: My turn! Meteor Strike!!

With his fists fully charged, Lucifer punched the ground and sent fire blasts towards her. Zatracenie jumped and unleashed a Spell Card.


Lucifer: What?!

Zatracenie: Darkness "Grim Labyrinth"!

She charged an orb and pummeled it right into Lucifer. Once it opened, a great amount of blades slashed him, with the last one pinning him into the ground.


Lucifer: Urgh... I can't... move!

Magio: Lucifer!

Zatracenie: One down, one more to go.

School: Classroom


Agni: I'm going too!

Lilly: Please, save Azure!

Agni nodded as he jumped in the hole, following Hugh.

Hakurei Shrine


Ralf: I see...So that's what happened...You went through a lot...just like us...

Ralf: Well then...Of course I'll give you another chance, just knowing that you want peace just makes me relieved.

Ralf: I trust you Reimu...so...

Then, he accepts the handshake.


Ralf: Welcome to Multilopolis. I'm sure we'll get along pretty well...my friend.

School: Back Gate

Music: Evil's Symphonic Poem

Due to her flight speed, Marisa was the first one to get there, noticing the battle has already started.


Marisa: Geh! I knew it! It's Zatracenie...Mana, I'll be counting on your high-accuracy shots!

Mana: Understood!

Marisa: Magio, go catch your breath for a bit, We'll assume from here ze!

Mana: I'm ready to shoot!

Marisa: Time to try some new manuevers. Star Sign - Rainfall Blitz!

She lands on the ground for a bit, then jumps to her broom again, flying upwards while surfing on it, creating a trails of starts that followed her until a certain point.


Marisa: Let's see how you swallow this!

Pulling her hakkero and pointing it foward, she descends to Zatra's direction while creating a protective barrier around her, with the stars falling together with her.


Mana: (Will she the attack or will she dodge?)

Meanwhile


Kael: Hey! Masaki! Edge! We have a problem.

Masaki: What is it? Attack from the enemy?

Kael: Pretty much, Uni went ahead of me. She went for the back gate.

Edge: Roger that! If you're looking for Iris and Celica, they went that way!

Kael: Right, thanks! I'll look for them right away.

Masaki: Let's go Edge!

Edge: No need to yell twice!

Spring Zone: Hakurei Shrine


Reimu: Heh. Here's to a long friendship.

BGM: The Maid and the Pocket Watch of Blood

Sakuya: Excuse me.

Right near to the gate, stood the maid which portrayed an air of suspicion. It wasn't clear if the people of the Scarlet Devil Mansion were allies or enemies.


Reimu: So what do you want? You wouldn't come here without a reason, would you?

Sakuya: Ah, correct. Lady Remilia has asked me to escort him to a meeting with her.

Reimu: Judging by what I can tell, even if it's not much, he doesn't seem to go with you. And I'm telling you right now, if you try to use force-

Sakuya: Why would I even bother to fight you both? That's not what I came here for...

Despite her words seemed truthful, it was hard to belie in Sakuya's calmness. She can be quite reckless when it comes to requests from Remilia.


Reimu: ... Sakuya, clear me up on one thing. You all from the Scarlet Devil Mansion... are you all allies or enemies?

Sakuya: If I were to tell, I would call ourselves a Lawful Neutral group.

Reimu: So you don't want to interfere, yet here you are. What is even going on with Remilia?

Sakuya: We are but mere bystanders. Our aid can only be in low portions, else we leave our posts and cause distortions in the balance of destinies.

Sakuya: I'm well aware of how you all are cautious of us. I assure you, we come in peaceful manners.

Reimu: For "mere bystanders", you guys do enjoy interfering. And why leaving it as a mystery?

Sakuya: If that's the case, then I shall tell you. The information Lady Remilia has is regarding the conditions of the girl who suffers of a dreadly "comatose".

The tone of Sakuya's voice gave Reimu a slight tension. The shrine maiden stepped forward, somewhat worried about the information that Remilia seemed to have about Mina.


Reimu: Hold on... why did you said that in a tone as if you knew what truly happened to her?!

Sakuya: Do you really wish to know?

Reimu: OF COURSE I DO!! It's partially my fault for that to happen!

Sakuya: I suppose that my mistress won't mind your visit. After all, if you intend to take the blame for Gensokyo, we-

Reimu: You're not out of this! Once we finish things with Peach, all of the people from Gensokyo will pay for the crimes we did here and that includes me too!

Sakuya turned her back and started to leave. She stopped midway and looked back at them.


Sakuya: ... I will not run away from that responsibility, if that is your insinuation.

Reimu: ...

Sakuya: The invitation has been successfully given. If you wish to come or not, that is your choice to make.

Scarlet Devil Mansion: Foyer

BGM: Troubled

The vampires watched the scene at the shrine, waiting for the answer.


Corin: Remilia, I ask the same she did. What is your goal in this?

Remilia: Heh. What if I have no goal?

Corin: Then, the necessity of you acting as an Observer fatally dwindles.

Remilia: Listen. I have reasons. Pointing them out is what's really unnecessary?

Corin: That aside, how long fo you think this "truce" will hold on?

Remilia: I have a feeling it hasn't extended to us. Since Sakuya forcefully brought Magio here and in his front, our definition of "trust" is nothing more than dust, Corin.
Corin: I know about that. Right now, we should focus at the task of hand.

Remilia: Yes, I know. But first...

She swiped her hand over the table, changing the image to the school.


Remilia: Now... I wonder how Zatracenie is holding out.

Corin: *sigh* (It makes me wonder how serious Remilia takes her position...)

School: Back Gate

BGM: Evil's Symphonic Poem still playing


Zatracenie: What?!

Magio: Here it goes! Space Sign "Astral Raid"!

Before Zatracenie could have an chance to evade, Magio went directly towards her and slashed with his Keyblade. She tried to defend, but was rendered useless. That gave time for Marisa to crash directly on her.


Magio: Alright! That must have-

But once the dust cleared... she was gone. Only Marisa stood there.


Magio: Come again?!
Zatracenie: Take this!!

Suddenly, Zatracenie lunged at Marisa right from the air. Magio was going to run and help her, but someone was faster than him, holding her scythe with his fists.


Jin: Not so fast!!

Zatracenie: More?!

Magio: Jin!

Jin: Kokoro, do your thing!!

Jin threw her balance off by punching the scythe upwards. Kokoro came under her and put a mask.


Kokoro: Delighted Lion Mask!!

A beam of fire came out, raising Zatracenie into the sky.


Magio: Now, Mana!