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Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Front Yard

As they reached the orphanage, the kids were playing outside. As they stopped to say hi, Kiragi looked directly at his Big Bro.


Kiragi: Big Bro Lucent!

Kiragi ran and jumped on Lucent, hugging him. He got startled and surprised.


Lucent: K-Kiragi...?!

Kiragi: Yay, you came, you came! Welcome home!

Lucent: T-Thanks...

Kiragi: Hey, hey, can we play now? I wanna play tag!

Lucent: I... guess we can.

Kiragi: OK, it's you then! Try to catch me, Big Bro Lucent!! *runs away*

Lucent: H-Hey, Kiragi! Geez... OK, I'm coming!

Lucent ran after Kiragi, who went inside.


Kaito: Hehe, and there they go. Kiragi's such a good boy and a good help.

Masaru: Yeah, I think so too.

BGM: Inferiority (Rosenkreuzstilette)

From another way, Maki also arrived alone. Since this wasn't the hour she generally came back, Kaito was curious and decided to ask.


Kaito: Oh, Maki! You're early home today! What happened?

Maki: Nothing that matters you, Kaito.

Kaito: Alright then. Hey, did you just see how Lucent and Kiragi are playing happily together?

Maki: Lucent? Is he playing with the kids now?

Kaito: It's all part of the plan to make him more sociable to people. You see-

Maki: Enough, I don't care about it.

Masaru: Maki, you don't have to be so cold like that.

Maki: I am what I am. Feel free to hate me if you want.

Masaru: W-What? No, I won't do that.

Maki: Whatever...

As she was going inside, she noticed Tatianna was with them. Because Maki was absent yesterday, she didn't knew about the return.


Maki: ... So you're back.

Kaito: Maki, what's with the scorn for Tiane?

Alongside Lucent, Maki is one of the most unfriendly residents in the orphanage. She had a way to talk with Lady Amara, a way to talk with the children and a way to talk with the other residents. Among the people there, two stood out on her list. The first one was Lucent, because of how weak-willed he was to live. And the other one was Tatianna, because of how her connections with thugs, her eventual targets, were close.


Maki: I hope you finally made your mind up. It's irritating how you decide to play around and disregard Lady Amara's feelings just to come back like if nothing ever happened.

Masaru: H-Hey, don't pick a fight right now-

Maki: Get the warning between the lines. Neighbor's tip.

Maki went inside, going directly to her room.


Kaito: She's another tough cookie.

Masaru: I have to admit, Maki gives me the chills. It's hard to even look at her.

Kaito: You think so? Anyway, what's this warning she mentioned, Tiane?

Mana-Script Academy: Alteration

Interested!

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone Streets

BGM: Lazy Afternoons (Kingdom Hearts II)

Lucent, Kaito, Reeta and Masaru walked down the road, going towards the orphanage. The sunset began to end.


Kaito: But man, who'd imagine Marina was actually that powerful! I know they're both from other worlds, but that's still impressive.

Lucent: I was surprised as well. I wondered how her magic would work, but the display was more than different.

Kaito: Right?! I mean, she first blew away the guards like leaves, made Melanie dance on her palm and then she raises a blinding light like that!

Masaru: It shows how we can't defy the people of Lacrima. If Marina had that power while being so reserved, imagine Xaizor who seems to be so reckless in a fight.

Lucent: I... actually imagined about it. It gave me the shivers, actually.

Masaru: Me too. I don't think I want to cross that guy's sword.

Kaito: Hey, I was wondering one thing. Remember how Marina said she studies power or something like that?

Masaru: I do. She said that her studies were involving many different types of powers.

Kaito: This whole incident with this terrorist group going after girls... do you think that, if by chance, she can help us with what she knows?

Lucent: You mean, discovering why girls were being kidnapped? But why should we go after that?

Kaito: Well, duh, so we can stop them! It also helps those girls in order to control their power, don't you think?

Lucent: Yeah, I guess. But still...

As they talked about Kaori, Masaru reminded himself of another girl who fell victim to the kidnapping.


Masaru: That reminds me... there was another girl that was victim of the same kidnapping as Andorina's friend.

Kaito: Who?

Masaru: A first year. Her name is Sayaka Maizono. She has been absent for a while now. The only one who keeps contact with her is Veronica.

Lucent: I hope both her and Kaori are OK. I think Andorina and Veronica are both taking this a little hard.

Kaito: Without a doubt they are. The pain kinda reaches here...

Lucent: I wish that something like this won't happen again with anyone...

Masaru: I share the wish.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate

As they chatted, another limousine appeared. This time, it was the Vermillion limousine.


Auror: Vivi, the car arrived.

Veronica: Aww...
???: Auror, you're coming home as well, son.

A butler came and opened a door. Soon, a tall and scary-looking man came out.


Marina: Hmmm? Who is that?

Auror: Dad?!


Head of the Intermezzo
Magnus Intermezzo


Kaito: Whoa, he looks tough.

Masaru: So that's their father, huh... I admit, I never thought I'd meet him up close.

Veronica: Daddy!!

Veronica ran and jumped at her father, hugging him tightly while smiling. Auror, however, wasn't content with his appearance.


Auror: Dad, I have some business to take care before going home. Can't this wait for a later while?

Magnus: It can't. We need to talk right now, Auror.

Veronica: Daddy?

Magnus: Don't worry, Vivi. I'd need to talk alone with Auror so you can go on the front seat with the driver.

Veronica: OK. See you all tomorrow!

Auror: (I better send Maki a text when we're in the car. She'll be pissed off, though...)

Both Auror and Veronica waved back at their friends as they got in the car. She went into the front row as Auror and Magnus went in the back. The car left.


Xaizor: Well, I guess we should get going as well. C'mon Marina, let's head back.

Marina: Goodbye everyone.

Both outsiders left to the Hakurei Shrine.


Kaito: Alright, let's head back home.

Lucent: O-OK...

Masaru: Do you mind if I went with you? I'd like to visit the orphanage and see how it is on the inside.

Kaito: We don't mind. The kids like visits. They'll pester you a lot, though.

Location: Spring Zone Streets - Inside the Intermezzo Limousine

As Veronica listened to music while chatting with the driver, Auror and Magnus began to talk.

BGM: Who's There? (Persona 4)


Auror: So what's this about, Dad? I was going on a hunt with Maki today, like usual.

Magnus: Auror, it's about your work we have to talk right now.

Auror: I haven't failed up until now, for as long as I know.

Magnus: It isn't about failures, it's about integrity. Auror, I have been considering and I think you need to step out of it for a while. Rumors about the Blue Reaper, the deadly vigilante, are already spreading.

Auror: And? I don't see the point.

Magnus: You're walking into grounds too dangerous. You're risking your life for nothing.

Auror: Isn't it a bit late for you to be worried, Dad? Also, if I'm gone, who's going to clean the town?

Magnus: ...

Auror: It's natural for a father to worry about his son, but don't worry. I won't let myself get discovered.

Magnus: Unfortunately, I cannot risk it. Auror, I want you to back off from your assassination missions for a while. This is an order.

Auror: ...

Magnus: The clouds are still too spread. Let this whole endeavor of yesterday cool down and I'll send you once again.

Auror: Live a normal life until I'm safe again, huh? Fine. There's a problem, though.
Magnus: Is it about Harukawa?

Auror: Maki needs the money to keep the orphanage alive. While I suppose no one suspects the money, she'll still be needing it.

Magnus: The donations will keep going. The difference is that I'll make them directly. I'll be glad to help the children in yours and her place.

Auror: Dad...

Magnus: Enough, Auror. Let's go home.

The car kept going as Auror sent Maki a text, telling her the hunt of today was called off by Magnus. He still looked at his dad, still unable to believe in what he heard.


Auror: (You living beings can't understand, do you? Tools like me and Maki aren't supposed to live "normal" lives. Isn't that why you adopted me, Dad?)

Auror: (... Veronica is your legitimate daughter, not me.)

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate

Soon, all that she could hear was the other students rooting for Marina.


Melanie: No... why isn't anyone supporting me?!

Marina: Nothing you did thus far deserved any support.

Melanie: I can't... just lose here... not like this...!!

Marina: It is over, Melanie. Lasting brilliance, allow me to follow you...

A magic circle appeared under Marina as she began to chant once again. Melanie tried to run after her, but was unable to.

Marina: Northswain's Glow!!

Marina raised her hand and six orbs of light descended near Melanie. Once Marina closed her grasp, pillars of light began to rise. Once they all did, Melanie was covered by the blinding light. Once it ended, Melanie fell.


Melanie: I... lost...?

Marina: Yes, you lost. May this be a lesson for you to learn.

Marina: To use your social class as a way to diminish people is a corrupt way to act. You condescend others without ever recognizing their merits. You may have grown accostumed to have no one defying you, but I cannot ignore such cowardly attitude.

Melanie: ...

Marina: Melanie, this is the end of your "reign". You have a chance to begin anew. What will you do?

Another guard appeared and helped Melanie to get up. She was so furious about how Marina was offering platitude afet winning.


Melanie: This isn't over yet! I may have lost today but I will return!! And... and...!!

Melanie: When I do, you will faaaaaaall!! Waaaaaah!!

Melanie went inside her limousine, crying. As it went away, all students began commemorating with each other. Before she could be caught by them, Marina slipped in and hid herself among the rest of her friends.


Veronica: You did it!! You defeated Melanie!!

Kaito: Good work, Marina!! I know we could easily leave this to you!!

Marina: Yes, I guess so...

Lucent: Aren't you... happy? You won, so...

Marina: I do not condone the acts of violence taken here, either done by her or me. I would have easily reached a peaceful solution if necessary. This is nothing for me to deserve praise for. Even if this was for my own self-defense, it is the wrong course of action to take.

Masaru: Well, you did raise a ruckus... even though you're still right in all this.

Auror: Melanie won't show her face at school for some time. She has never been this humiliated before, so it won't surprise me she'll change schools or something like that.

Marina: I should have refused the duel...

Auror: Nah, I think you did well. Listen, many people wanted to beat her up but no one did it. Everyone's thankful for what you done.

Xaizor: Let's just keep ourselves quiet about this. Reimu doesn't need to know about this.

Marina: But Xaizor-

Xaizor: Don't be such a stickler. C'mon.

Marina sighed at the insistence of her brother into keeping this a secret. However, no sight of refusing came.


Marina: This might be another decision I might ever regret...

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate

BGM: Greatly Troublesome Girl ~ Explosion Girl still playing

Despite Ayame's complaints, the cheers kept on and the fight continued. Marina had the upper hand over Melanie, who was getting desperate.


Melanie: H-How... how am I losing?!

Marina: I suppose you had not been expecting this.

Melanie: ... Heh. You have enjoyed your lead, but it's over. *claps hands*

If the bladed fan wasn't enough, she summoned two guards. Marina was now at a disadvantage.


Marina: Huh?!

Melanie: Get her.

Under Melanie's orders, they went directly at Marina. She managed to evade one of them, but the other got her and soon she was being assaulted by both. After the assault, they punched her away, sending Marina inside a tree's leaves.

*BGM fades*


Melanie: Oh-hohoho!! How'd you like that?!

Veronica: Y-You cheater!! That's total cheating!!

Auror: Never thought you'd be able to stoop so low! BOOOO!!

With Auror's and Veronica's complaints, everyone began to boo at ressonance. However, a laugh soon could be heard.


Xaizor: Heh.. hehehe...
Melanie: Oh my, Xaizor, are you happy for me?

Xaizor: Hey Marina. Why don't you show this girl how's truly done, huh?

BGM: Heartful Cry -in the Arena- (Persona 4 Arena)

Marina: You have left me no choice. If you do intend on defeating me with cheap tactics...

Suddenly, the tree that was once normal changed into a cherry blossom tree. Marina stood there, holding what it seemed like a decorated piece of paper.


Lucent: Her aura... is rising!

Auror: What is this... this isn't... Xaizor, what sort of aura is this?!

Xaizor: Just keep watching. Now you'll see what Marina's actually capable of when she's not holding back.

Marina gracefully descended from the tree and began to chant a spell.


Marina: Flowing breeze, grant me thy guidance and protect me.

Melanie: What are you waiting for?! Get her!!

The guards ran towards Marina, ready to attack her. However, by the time they have reached Marina, she already casted a spell.


Marina: Rexcalibur!

As she chanted, a powerful wind current invaded the field. It was strong enough to blow the guards away, leaving only the two girls in the field.


Marina: Enough with the mockery. This is a duel between you and me, coward.

Melanie: Coward?! How dare you...!!

Melanie: I will end you!!

Melanie went once again towards Marina, who kicked her back. But this time, she didn't let the stagger pass.


Melanie: Gaaah!!

Marina: Graceful wind, I command you within my talismans!

Her graceful movements conducted the wind as she was waltzing through the space open to them. For Melanie, it felt as if the very own breeze was hitting her, with Marina not getting close and not needing to hit her with hands or feet.


Marina: Fly!

With a spin, Marina conducted a stronger current and blew Melanie away. She landed on the ground, beaten. Still, she had the energy to get up. She needed to defeat this newcomer.


Masaru: S-She's not even touching her! What's going on?!

Auror: Marina's... she's using the wind as if it was no big deal... through those graceful movements, she's using currents to attack Melanie without the need of fists or weapons.

Xaizor: Marina isn't called the Elemental Dancer for nothing. Ah, how I wish to be in her place though.

Lucent: Xaizor...?

Veronica: C'mon, everyone! Let's cheer her up! Marina!! Marina!! Marina!!

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School: Entrance Gate

Time passed and school ended. However, the students weren't leaving yet. After all, there was an event everyone was waiting for: the duel between Melanie and Marina. The two girls were looking at each other as the others chatted highly while they were quiet.


Masaru: This is so wrong in so many ways...

Veronica: I couldn't convince her to back off even in class. I'm very worried about Marina.

Xaizor: She'll be fine. Trust me, I know Marina very well to say she won't lose.

Kaito: I believe in Marina too. She's definitely not going down without fighting.

Lucent: Good luck... Marina.

Auror: It seems they're done with the stare. Shh.

BGM: Nighteyes (Umineko no Naku Koro Ni)

As everyone fell silent, Melanie opened a fan and laughed at Marina, condescending her.


Melanie: Ooooh-ho-ho! You should be honored, I'm actually going to waste my strength on someone so insignificant like you!

Marina: I also cannot believe I am actually going to do this, though I suggest you stop looking down at me. I might surprise you.

Melanie: My, my, all you do is bark. I, on the other hand, am more than capable than biting you!

Marina: Is that so? You must prove it to me then.

Melanie: Oh, was that a challenge?

Marina: (I cannot use my powers against a normal human like her. I have to be careful.)

Melanie: Staying quiet, eh? It must be the fear. Well, there's still time for you to give up.

Marina: ... But I refuse.

*BGM fades*


Melanie: Very well then...

BGM: Greatly Troublesome Girl ~ Explosion Girl (Phantasmagoria of Imagine Breaker)


Melanie: I hope you enjoy pain! Take this!!

What Marina wasn't counting for is that Melanie's fan was actually a weapon. She used it to slash Marina with the blades. Luckily, the princess' reaction was fast enough to evade it.


Marina: A blade?!

Melanie: You will regret ever standing against me, newcomer.

Melanie charged at Marina once again and tried to slash her. However, Marina's reflexes weren't bad, for someone who wasn't a battle fanatic like her brother.


Melanie: Haha! I will cut you! *slashes*

Marina: *evades* Back off, will you?! *kicks Melanie on the back*

Melanie: Gah...!!

Almost losing her balance, Melanie stuttered a little. Once she got back on feet, she looked back at her foe.


Melanie: You... you stole my first hit and now my dress is dirty with your shoe's sole...!!

Marina: (Calm down, Marina. Just some more hits and it will be over soon...)

Melanie: Stop being so quiet and answer me!!

Melanie charged at Marina again as they began to clash. The rooting grew towards Marina, as the others watched it closely. There were some who were rooting for Melanie, but those were in a slightly lesser number


Lucent: She... she has good reflexes...

Xaizor: Marina took some lessons from our aunt. She stopped at like, 20% or less, but that already made her more responsive to a hit.

Masaru: Melanie's actually using a weapon, though. There are blades in her fan. It's kinda unfair.

Auror: Considering that Melanie's just swinging that around, I guess it's fine.

Veronica: Go, Marina!! You can do it!!

Kaito: Hit her with an uppercut right in the chin!!

Xaizor: She doesn't know boxing, Kaito...

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Corridors

Before he could return to the classroom, Auror walked into another corridor where no students were present. He was looking for a certain student he wanted to meet.

???: There you are.

When he looked at the voice's direction, he saw a friend and the person he wanted to meet.


Auror: Hello there, Maki.


Cold-Gazing Killer
Maki Harukawa


Maki: Don't think I'm over the fact you went out alone yesterday.

Auror: Never had the intention to. Anyway, once we do this hunt and head back home, I'll give you the money.

Maki: Thank you.

Auror: Anyway, today we have a big duel. Surely you heard of it, right?

Maki: It's nothing of my interest, Auror. I don't care about those things.

Auror: Cold as always, huh? Maki, sometimes I wish to see how you act in front of the kids.

Maki: I know how to differ when I'm talking to a kid, when I'm talking to Lady Amara and when I'm talking to someone else.

Auror: Still, you should open up a bit. I mean, if Lucent's willing to, why can't you do the same?

Maki: Don't compare me with him.

Auror: OK, OK. But seriously, if you keep this up, everyone will be very inimical to you.

Maki: That already happens and I'm living.

Auror: If you say so. I'll meet you later then, Maki.

Maki: Alright. See you.

Maki left to her classroom. Auror laughed a little and as he turned back, Drake was behind him.


Auror: Gah!

Drake: Aaaah!!

Auror: Drake, you idiot. What are you doing?

Drake: I was looking for you! Something happening tonight?

Auror: Yeah. We have a task tonight.

Drake: Sweet! Then I'll see you later for the hunt!

Auror: You know that Maki might not like this, right? She's a little... no, a lot frigid.

Drake: And...? I don't care about that girl. We're kinda like partners now, right?

Auror: That's your assumption, not mine.

Drake: Oh, c'mon Ma- I mean, Auror!

Auror: In my opinion, you're the type that just talk the talk. If you don't walk the walk, I don't see any valor in you.

Drake: Then I'll prove it! I'll prove that I can walk the walk just like you!

Auror: I need to see it to believe, so you better make it happen.

Drake: Till the night then!

Drake also left to his classroom, going downstairs. Auror sighed.


Auror: I have some luck. Finding a team like this...

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop


Lucent: ...

Auror: You see it, Lucent? There's no need for you to be so lonely anymore.

Lucent: Yeah... you're right. I'm sorry for-

Xaizor: Geez, stop with the apology. We know you're sorry for trying to make us kill you.

Marina: Please, do not do it again. You are our friend.

Lucent: I... I will.

Veronica: Yaaaay!!

Auror: Then it's settled. Don't forget to thank Rayla later, OK? She deserves it.
Lucent: OK.

Auror: Alright, the bell will ring soon enough. Let's head back to class. Later, we have a duel to watch.

Xaizor: You better not miss it. You'll see how we in Lacrima fight and we'll leave you mesmerized.

Marina: Do not make me sound as if I was you!! *kicks his leg*

Xaizor: GAAAH!! I'M TRYING TO HELP YOU HERE AND THIS IS WHAT I GET?!

With that said, Auror, Veronica, Marina and Xaizor left the rooftop while chatting. Lucent looked at Kaito and Reeta, with a smile that had never been there.


Lucent: Kaito, Reeta.

Kaito: What is it?

Lucent: I wanted to... thank you for everything. For staying by my side.

Kaito: It's no problem. I'd do it all over again, since I care a lot about you.

Lucent: Hehe. Hey, let's keep being friends, alright? I'm... still scared of socializing a bit so I'll still need your help.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Rooftop

Her words hit him strongly. He assumed Rayla would be the first to finish him off but she didn't. Instead, she had shown him that even if they never talked that much, she cared for him as much as she did for those close to her.


Lucent: ... Miss me? They... would miss...

Xaizor: Of course they would. And Rayla would do as well, idiot.

Marina: Mister Lucent, I understand all of this is an unforgettable trauma for you, but no one has the wish for you to die as redemptions for an accident.

Auror: No one has the right to blame you for this. You were just a kid and you had no idea that your powers existed.

Masaru: Lucent, we're here for you. Even if the world stays against you, we'll stay beside you.

Veronica: That's right. I won't let anyone hurt you. You're my friend and I worry about you.

They tried their best to make sure their message was conveyed. Kaito rested his head on Lucent's shoulder while hugging him.


Lucent: ...

Kaito: Lucent... I'm sorry. I guess I couldn't help you as much as I wished to. If anything, I...
Lucent: Kaito... if I died... what would you-

Kaito: I'd never forgive myself. All I ever wanted was your wellbeing...

Kaito: Don't go away from me... I don't want you to just up and leave like this...

Lucent: Kaito... Reeta...