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Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

As Kaito and Reeta left, Lucent looked at the empty street.


Lucent: I know someone's there. Get out now.

As he said that, a strange young woman got out from a hole on the ground and looked at him. He was startled by her sudden appearance.


???: Oh my, I was found. That was unexpected.

Lucent: !! W-Who are you?!

???: That really doesn't matter since time is really short and I'm in a hurry. So let me just eat your dream quietly.

Lucent: (A dream-eater?!)

She tried to absorb whatever dream Lucent had through her strange pink matter. However, nothing came out of him.


???: How weird. You don't have a single dream.

Lucent: There's... nothing for you to eat here.

???: Hmm... perchance you are a dream-eater as well?

Lucent: Y-Yeah, I am.

???: So I'm walking into known territory, I guess. Not that I care, of course.

???: Say, why don't we share the dreams then? You eat a portion and I eat another portion.

Lucent: I'm not hungry nor interested. Besides, let them dream quietly. Reality is already a nightmare for the people of this town.

???: Oh, I see now. How nice, I thought this was your territory but it seems that no one is possessing it right now.

???: Well then, if you excuse me, I need to chase those humans who just left.

Lucent: N-No! Leave them be, they don't have dreams as well!

???: On the contrary, I smelled delectable dreams coming from those two. It rose my appetite.

???: And since they were going to a school, I suppose more humans are there, so a feast is waiting for me.

Lucent: (She's aiming to eat the dreams of everyone at school. She can easily go unnoticed and devour all of them... if she does that, then...!!)

???: OK, we're done chatting I guess, so I'll go ahead. Good day to you.

BGM: Antique Terror

Just as she finished speaking, she grazed a wolf right in front of her. When she looked back at Lucent, a black fog began to leak as red eyes looked directly at her.


Lucent: You're not touching those humans. I won't let you.

???: So, not only you're also a dream-eating demon... but you still wish to defend those humans...

???: Well then, defector. Once I'm done with you, I'm after those two and the rest of the humans near them.
Lucent: (I never thought I'd do this... but if this is what I must to...)


He summoned a grimoire. As he opened it, an unknown form with wings rose and instantly vanished. His coat closed by itself as he prepared his heart for the first battle of his entire life. He had to protect Kaito and the others from whoever this is.


Lucent: Kill her on sight and leave no remains...

???: Hahaha! I'd love to see you try, but I'm putting you down here, you miserable halfling!

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Backyard

While all children were playing together, Kiragi isolated himself in the backyard. He was still sad about Rayla and Tiane's departure, having no mood for playing with the others right now.


Kiragi: ... Nothing is fun today. Everyone called me to play but I don't want to...

He laid down on the grass and looked at the sky. Kiragi closed his eyes for a bit and was almost resting. When he opened them, two little creatures were looking at him.

BGM: Silence


Kiragi: AAAAAAAAAAH!! G-G-Ghosts!!

???: GHOSTS?! Where?! WHERE?!

???: He meant us, empty-head.

???: Ooooh!! We do look like ghosts to humans, alright.

???: Oh bother...

Kiragi: W-What do you want with me?! I-I'm not tasty!!

???: Will you pipe down already? We're not here to eat you.

???: Yeah yeah! We're here to ask something to you!

Kiragi: A-Ask something to me...?

???: So, hey, do you know where's this takoyaki I heard of?

Kiragi: Takoyaki? That's food. And I don't know where to-

???: Don't go off topic now... ugh, I'll handle this.

The black floating spirit advanced towards Kiragi and took a photo out of nowhere.


???: Tell me everything you know about this person.

Kiragi: That's... Big Bro Lucent! I know him, he lives here with me!

???: I see... so we did come to the right place.

???: Really?! YOSH!! Mission complete!!

???: But not. Don't go overboard yet.

???: Okay...

???: You. What's your name?

Kiragi: I-I'm Kiragi Starlight!

???: Oh, that's such a cool name! Kiragi Starlight! I like it!

???: Hey, Kiragi! Let's make a promise!

Kiragi: Promise...?
???: It's not much of a promise and more so like a pact. We'll lend you powers and you'll help us.

Kiragi: Powers...? You mean, like magic and those sorts of things I read on books?!

???: Yes!! Like, we'll give you super cool powers!

Kiragi thought about it, but didn't think twice. He wanted to be powerful too, like his big brothers and sisters.


Kiragi: I-I'll do the promise... pact... thingy!!

???: YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!! WE DID IT!! WE DID IT!!

???: Stop screaming already and take this seriously!!

???: GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!! Scary face!!

???: Honestly, you stupid twin brother...

Kiragi: By the way, who are you two?

???: I'm Ictio! I'm a Dream Sprite!

???: ... Umbra. Nightmare Sprite.


Twin Sprites of Dreams and Nightmares
Ictio and Umbra


Umbra: Now then...

Ictio and Umbra: Power of dreams and nightmares, heed us! With your strength, bestow upon this children power to defy reality as a whole!

With their lights, Umbra and Ictio bathed Kiragi with their powers. He felt something strang running inside of him.


Kiragi: This is...!

Ictio: YAAAY!! Promise complete!!

Umbra: Pact complete.

Umbra: Now, we'll be counting on your assistance, Lord Kiragi.

Kiragi: L-Lord?

Ictio: Yeah, 'cuz like your our Lord now, so Lord Kiragi it is!

Kiragi: I... I see...

Kiragi: (Now I can protect everyone, even the Big Bros! With their help, I'm gonna save everyone, I'm sure!)

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Second-Year Class C

Since they all went to their classrooms, Auror sat to wait for Rayla and the others, who were taking too long to appear. Bothered, he took out his cellphone.


Auror: OK, they're officially taking too damn long to come. I better call Rayla first. *dials Rayla's number*

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Location: Spring Zone - Streets


Maki: You do that and I'll be on my way. Best if we don't see each other.

Maki went on her way, leaving Lucent, Kaito and Reeta behind.


Lucent: She... she really pisses me off. Who is she to look down on us like that?

Kaito: Always like this... but you don't need to play with the same coin, Lucent.

Lucent: I'd wish I could be like you two, peaceful and kind.

Kaito: That's actually not that hard.

Lucent: It's hard for me. If you two weren't here, I would've-

Kaito: Let's forget about the woulds and just be on our way, alright?

As they would return to walk, Lucent felt something. It was as if someone was following them.


Lucent: (Wait, what is this? Why do I feel like this?)

Kaito: Lucent, is something wrong?

Lucent: Yes, there is. Do you get the feeling someone's following us?

Kaito: I don't think I do.

Lucent: But I do. There's definitely someone after us, for reasons unknown.

Kaito: Then what should we do?

Lucent: You two head to school. I'll try and misdirect whoever this is.

Kaito: What?! Hell no! I'm not leaving you behind!

Lucent: Listen, just do what I say. I'll try to take long, but I need you to go now.

His insistence on staying behind bothered Kaito, but since Lucent decided to fight alongside Rayla and the others, he felt as if stopping him now would be a disrespect to the decision taken some time ago.


Kaito: Are you sure you'll be OK?

Lucent: I am. Now go.

Kaito: Alright... let's go, Reeta.

Location: World Crossers Guild - Prison Area


5T: No more questions. Right now, we need to check the Glaives we got and see if we can reverse them.

Gelato: H-Hey, fix my command chain! I told you what you wanted to know, right?!

5T: You did, but that doesn't mean I'm going to revert it just yet.

Gelato: W-Why you... I'm going to freeze you to death!

Gelato tried to attack 5T with ice, but 5T was faster and silently ordered the Pod to blast his enemy away with a laser. Gelato was sent to the wall.


Gelato: URGH!!

5T: Maybe, if I ever need to fix you, I'll reprogram you entirely. Not only your commands, but your memories as well.

Gelato: Y-You... w-wouldn't...

5T: Face it. This is what your superiors would do to these girls. Including your little ally over here.

5T: If I were you two, I'd think twice about ever returning to them, you idiots. You're just their disposable pawns, useless once they achieve their goal of capturing those girls.

Gelato: O-Once I... g-get free... I-I'll kill... you... Rune!!

5T: I'll be waiting for that day. We'll see who kills who.

He was the second one to exit the room, leaving Makis with the prisoners.

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Location: World Crossers Guild - Prison Area


Gelato: ... I don't know.

5T: You're lying.

Gelato: I'm not! At the situation I find myself in, I don't have anything to win by lying!

Gelato: I've never met any of the higher-ups. All the information I have came from Darius!

5T: You mean the red-haired bazooka Psychic User. And what is this information?

Gelato: It was about our targets... the three Psychic girls we were ordered to capture.

5T: Kaori Osamu, Sayaka Maizono and Lilina Alegretto. What do you know about them?

Gelato: I don't know much.

5T: Start speaking unless I make you fist yourself in the gut.

Gelato: Y-You wouldn't dare!

5T opened a portable computer installed at his arm and started pressing the keys. Gelato saw his arm lifting and his closed fist flying directly into his gut.


Gelato: URGH!!

5T: You were saying...?
Gelato: We... agh... had them through levels... through 1 to 5 in the category... of priority. Sayaka was classed as a 3... Kaori and Lilina were classed as 4...

5T: I see... so Kaori and Lilina were the priority while Sayaka was important, but not that much.

5T: Still, why were you with this Darius if Sayaka was a Class 3? If Lilina and Kaori were more important, then I don't get your modus operandi.

Gelato: We knew Sayaka was the least defended... of the three. Kaori and Lilina had full... protection and we couldn't risk... all of our forces... None of us were expecting rein... forcements at her house.

5T: (I see... so they didn't think that other people would jump in.)
Gelato: That's all... I know... now just let me be...

5T: Alright, we're pretty much done with you... for now, at least.

Gelato: Heh... you call us monsters, but look at you. Resorting to pure violence... invading my systems like that...

Gelato: Urk... you're the real monster! Goes to show why everyone in this place seems to never ask for your aid...!!

5T: If you're trying to anger me with insults, save it. You should find someone who cares about such things.

Gelato: Huh?

Gelato was left surprised at how 5T didn't react a single bit to what he just said. It seemed as if his enemy was rather used to be called like that. Ignoring Gelato, 5T turned to Veria.


5T: It's your turn, girl. Tell us what you know about the ones leading the organization.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Front Gate


Xaizor: Sorano, that pest...

Auror: Xaizor, I told you to calm down. You're not planning to pull a fight against her, are you?

Xaizor: If she decides to mess with someone who hasn't done anything to her, maybe I will.

Marina: Too bad Miss Mia will be having you under her supervision for some time.

Xaizor: Heh, we'll see about that. It won't be some pinky "knight" that will stop me.

Lilina: You say that now, but once Mia has you on her list, it's completely definitive.

Masaru: True. Sorano and Melanie are both on her list as well, but since they don't interact that much, it hasn't happened a moment where Mia had to go against them.

Lilina: Then again, I don't know a person brave enough to actually put Mia down.

Auror: Uh, we should stop talking about Mia. She's been a topic of our talk for far too long.

While he finished the talk around Mia, Veronica looked around and noticed some people were not here. She decided to at least ask about Kaori.


Veronica: Hmm? Now that I think about, where's that friend of yours, Miss Andorina?

Sayaka: Come to think of it, she's not the only one missing. Rayla, Reeta, Ted, Kaito, Lucent and that other girl are still nowhere to be seen.

Auror: I think Tiane wouldn't like to hear you calling her as "other girl".

Sayaka: We never talked and she always seems to be in a bad mood, so I never knew her name.

Marina: I wonder if they are alright and if something happened along the way.

Xaizor: Seeing as how Rayla seems to be the true boss around here, I guess they'll be fine.

Masaru: Maybe we should head inside and wait for them at our classes.

Veronica: Or maybe we could wait for them to come and go all together!

Lilina: Oh, Veronica... always friendly, aren't you?

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

They all walked together to school, almost at their destination. Still, Lucent couldn't shake off the fact that Azrel wanted to talk with him. Kaito, who was still curious but decided not to ask, decided to change the subject, even if it wasn't the best one.


Kaito: Kiragi hasn't left his room this morning.

Lucent: I didn't see him running with the other kids. I hope he's OK.

Kaito: I guess he's still pretty heartbroken, but I'm sure he'll get used to it.

Lucent: Getting used to it and accepting the fact are two different things, Kaito.

Kaito: I know, I know.

Kaito: Hmm? Hey, it's Maki.

As both looked, Maki came from a different direction than the one from the orphanage. Kaito went towards her as she just give him the silent treatment.


Maki: ...

Kaito: Where did you went?

Maki: What does it matter to you?

Kaito: I was just asking since you rarely spend the mornings back at home.

Maki: Then don't ask.

Kaito: OK, I won't. Hey, how about you come with us to school?

Maki: Go ahead by yourselves. I don't intend to go accompanied.

Kaito: But you always go when Auror asks you to.

Maki: That's a story that doesn't matter to you. Stop putting your nose where it doesn't belong.

Lucent: ...

Maki: What? Lost something?

Kaito: Hey, no need for the stares, you two.

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Location: World Crossers Guild - Prison Area


5T: Understood. I'll begin then. *generates data orb*

Gelato: W-What is that?!

5T: This will hurt, so be strong and endure it.

5T shoots the data orb at Gelato, who suddenly feels a sharp pain running through him.


Gelato: Ah... AAAAGH!!
Pod: Entry successful. Initiating hacking protocol.

Both 5T and Gelato went silent. The Pod opened its hatch and began to show an holografic image of the system.

Hacking Gelato's Chain of Commands

Location: Network - Gelato's Systems

BGM: Copied City -Chiptune-

A holografic figure of 5T and of the Pod appeared on the network.


5T: Hmm... I wasn't expecting this to get suddenly hard. Guess NESTS' system is well developed.

5T: Pod, show me the location of the command chain.
Pod: Affirmative. Location pinpointed.

5T: Then let's go.

Using the pinpoint, 5T dashed throughout the system. It was a somewhat long road, so it took some time for him to reach it. A cube made of data stood there, representing the target he was after.


5T: There it is. The command chain.
Pod: Alert. Inner protective program activated.

Five spaceship-like objects descended and surrounded the command chain. A barrier rose around it, signing the alertness of the system towards 5T's invasion.


5T: Engaging defensive systems. Pod, shoot at once.

Upon 5T's orders, the Pod opened its hatch and shot bullets at the defensive program who retaliated with their bullets. Using quick movements and leaps, he evaded the bullets and managed to destroy the entire defense. Soon, the barrier protecting the command chain lifted.


5T: Now shoot the command chain.
Pod: Affirmative. Firing laser at the chain of commands belonging to NESTS unit Gelato.

The Pod shot a direct laser at the cube, scattering the data around. 5T opened a virtual keyboard and screen, as information soon came on it. Silently, he began to quickly press the keys and all the information seemed to change. Soon, he pressed a final button and the cube remounted.


5T: Chain reprogrammed successfully.
Pod: Exiting the hacking protocol.

5T and Gelato blinked at the same time. They looked at each other again.


5T: Let's see... Gelato, get up.

Gelato: You can order me as much as you like, I won't-

But as Gelato tried to refuse, his body suddenly started to lift up, just as 5T ordered him to do.


Gelato: W-Whoa, what's going on?! W-Why the hell am I getting up?!

5T: Your chain of commands was remade. You're not the only one in control of your own body... not anymore.

Gelato: Y-You bastard...!!

5T: Professor, he's programmed to respond at your commands without resistance. That said, it's limited to his own body, but I suppose that already helps.

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Outside

Kaito came out and went towards Lucent. The girls were already on their way.


Kaito: OK, I'm ready. Let's get going then.

Lucent: ...

Kaito: What's with the face? Did something happen?

Lucent: It's nothing... for now.

Kaito: Well then, let's follow the girls.

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate

They looked behind and saw Andorina with Nanase and GV. The group went directly towards her, with Veronica starting the greetings.


Veronica: Good and pretty morning!

Auror: Good morning, you three. You missed Mia for a second.

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Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Outside


Azrel: I see. So I did came to the right place after all. Now, does a person named Lucent Vermillion lives here?
Lucent: M-Me?

Hearing his name, Lucent stepped towards them, staying a little far since he was still socially anxious.


Azrel: So you're Lucent, huh?

Lucent: Y-Y-Yes... a-and who are y-you...?

Azrel: I see you're not the social type since you're stuttering so much, so I'll be quick.

Azrel: The name is Azrel Ametrine. I need to talk with you alone.

Lucent: W-With me... a-alone?!

Azrel: Chill out, dude, I'm not going to bite you or anything. It's just a normal chat.

Lucent: ...

Azrel: ... Alright, change of plans. You can bring one person with you. Only one, though.

Lucent: O-Oh... O-OK. B-But what e-exactly do y-you...

Azrel: No spoilers. Meet me after school and then we'll talk.

Azrel: With that said, I'll be going now. Remember, after school, only one person.

Lucent: U-Umm...

Azrel: Good day to you all and I'll see you later, Lucent.

Azrel calmly leaves the place, leaving Lucent confused and worried about all this situation.


Lucent: (What exactly just happened? This person comes to me out of a sudden like this and has something to tell me...?)

Location: Fleeting Memories School - Entrance Gate

Auror's group was the first to reach the school. They kept chatting until Lilina's group arrived. As they met with each other, Mia went to speak with Marina and Xaizor, which she wasn't able to in these last days.


Mia: So you two are Xaizor and Marina, the newcomers from distant lands...

Auror: That's right, Mia. They'll be staying in Unitia for a while.

Mia: I see. My name is Mia Esperantio, second year and member of the student council. I hope you two enjoy your stay here.

Xaizor: She's the knight girl you mentioned, Auror?

Auror: Yes, she is.

Xaizor: Huh... she certainly doesn't look like one.

Mia: I beg your pardon?

Marina: Please ignore that, Miss Mia. My brother is somewhat dumb and does not consider what he needs to speak.

Mia: That much I can see. As for you, Marina, I do believe you gave some thought about the little event with Melanie.

Marina: T-That will not happen again, I promise.

Mia: That is good to hear. While you have done a favor to all of us, do not create enviroments such as those, lest you wish me to take appropriate actions.

Marina: They will be unnecessary, I assure you once more.

Xaizor: Someone's bossy around here. Does all members of the student council act like this?

Masaru: Uh, Xaizor...? You shouldn't really-

Xaizor: I don't know why you're all so scared of her. She doesn't look like she can do much.

Mia: Is that so...?

Lilina: He's done for...

Mia calmly went towards Xaizor and pulled him by his collar not that calmly.


Mia: Then I suppose you would not mind to have a little chat with me at lunchtime!

Xaizor: Uh...!

Mia: I was right about your lack of discipline and posture. I might take my time and teach you, in the way the Holy Order disciplined me so.

Veronica: Miss Mia, isn't that a little too much?

Sayaka: I think the knight regimen might be extreme...

Mia: Either way, I expect you to meet me at the student council room at lunchtime. If you decide to not appear, I will ask the director's permission to apply disciplinary methods at once. Was I clear?

Xaizor: Y-You can't force me to do anything-

Mia: WAS I CLEAR?!

Xaizor: *gasp* Y-Yes, ma'am!!

She released her firm grasp, threw her hair to fix it and went inside in silence. Everyone else looked slightly in shock at how Mia had an air of authority. Not because she was a knight, but herself in general.


Bloo: Yeesh, she's pissed.

Marina: Good work, you dolt. Honestly... how unfitting of the caliber you hold.

Xaizor: I bet it's nothing to be afraid of-

Auror: The last guy who went through Mia's regimen snapped at his best friend for no reason.

Xaizor: Eh?

Lilina: Wasn't there a girl who went through her regimen... and then she locked herself at home for days?

Masaru: Wasn't there a teacher that quit school once Mia tried to discipline him? He said she was actually really scary...

Xaizor: Huh?!

Veronica: I guess Mia can be a little overboard...

Sayaka: She really is something when it comes to discipline...

Auror: I warned you, didn't you?

Marina: Good luck to you. Do not request my aid, please.

Xaizor: I don't need your help! I can do this all by myself!

Auror: Oho, I'd be interested on seeing that.

Veronica: Here's hoping you survive, Xaizor!

Bloo: Good luck, tough guy.

As Bloo looked at his classmate, his vision switched to Marina and he immediately began to shake his legs as he remembered the events of yesterday for a brief moment.


Marina: Is something the matter?

Bloo: AAAAAH!! N-No, there's nothing wrong! I'm going in now! Bye!!

He ran away, scared.


Marina: Why did he ran away like that?

Auror: Marina, don't feign ignorance right now, please...

Location: World Crossers Guild - Prison Area

As the interrogation would soon begin, he didn't even looked at them and stood silent.


???: ...

Soon, the door opened and 5T went in. He did a silent good morning nod to the others, since he rarely leaves his room. He went to the cell of the other prisoner.


5T: It's time to the interrogation. Get up.

???: I don't follow your orders.

5T: Gelato Diamond, get up.


Frigid Fugitive of NESTS
Gelato Diamond


Gelato: How do you know my name?!

5T: I managed to access information about you. One of the Anti-K' projects, created alongside your sister project, Kula Diamond, in order to stop the fugitive K'.

Gelato: ...

5T: Here are the files, Professor. *hands the files to Makis*

5T: Now get up. We don't have all day.

Gelato: Not in a million years.

Unlike Veria, who tried to pull off a little chat, Gelato had no intention to speak anything. Seeing as he was persistent to remain in silence, 5T sighed and looked at the others.


5T: *sigh* Requesting permission to hack in target's systems, with the objective of remodelling the present command chain in order to obtain full cooperation.

Gelato: Wait, what?! Hack in?!

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Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room

Though this wasn't the exact moment to be happy, Lucent couldn't help but smile. They actually liked his sweets, something he wasn't expecting.


Lucent: (They... they actually liked it... haha... that caught me off-guard.)

Lucent: (How weird. I can't help but smile, even though this isn't the most appropriate time...)

Lucent: Oh, we should be going too! We don't want to get late! See you later, Lady Amara!

Lucent picked his bag and left out after Rayla and Tiane. From afar, Kaito saw everything and felt a good progress has been made since he was now excited to go out.


Kaito: He's really excited today. That's good.

Meanwhile, on the outside, someone decided to present himself to Rayla and Tiane while they were ready to leave.


Azrel: Oh, hello. Sorry if I'm bothering you, but this is the Glory Star Orphanage, right?

Location: Spring Zone - Sayaka's House

After some walk, the four reached Sayaka's residence. She was about to leave, when she noticed all of them.


Sayaka: Ah, everyone!

Veronica: Good and pretty morning, Sayaka! We're here to fetch you!

Sayaka: I see. Thank you, that makes me feel happy.

Marina: Shall we go then?

Sayaka nodded and they began to take the school route. As they walked, Sayaka questioned Xaizor again.


Sayaka: So Xaizor, have you given a little more of thought about joining the Guild?

Xaizor: I... didn't think much about it, actually...

Sayaka: I still believe firmly you should join them.

Marina: But what exactly is this Guild?

Auror: The World Crossers Guild are one of the many authority organizations in our town. We have them, the Holy Order and the police. The last one is a bit more useless.

Marina: I see. So they are like knights.

Auror: Yeah. Especially the Holy Order, which is composed of knights. We even have one at school.

Xaizor: Really?!

Veronica: She's from the other second years. Her name is Mia Esperantio. She's also a member of the student council, alongside Masaru.

Auror: She's friendly, though you shouldn't get on her bad side. She's a stickler to rules and doesn't waste her time to put people on line.

Sayaka: I guess that's a reason why Ayame recruited her, right?

Auror: Yep. That, and the fact that my class has no reps, so Mia's the substitute.

In the middle of the chat, Marina thought about the Guild. She gave Xaizor her thoughts about it.


Marina: Hmm... Xaizor, you should not join the Guild.

Sayaka: Eh? Why?

Marina: We do not know when our return will be, so it is best to leave it at that.

Auror: I agree with Marina. Besides, Xaizor isn't disciplined enough to be a member.

Xaizor: Hey, shut up!

Auror: He proves my point. Best if he remained a freelancer, I guess.

Sayaka: Oh, that's too bad. Well, it was worth a try.

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Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Living Room

BGM: Beautiful Days still playing

As Lucent reached the living room, Rayla and Tiane were already there, with their luggage ready. They did seem a bit down, but it wasn't something he could just go and ask normally. Still, he looked at the paper bag with the sweets he made and then went to share with them.


Lucent: G-Good morning... um, h-here!

He extended the paper bag towards them.


Lucent: I m-made some s-sweets. They're chocolate truffles and I was h-hoping I could share with y-you...

Location: Spring Zone - Lilina's House

BGM: Daisy Circuit still playing

Mia and Bloo kept walking together until they reached Lilina's house along the way. As they went towards it, Lilina and Masaru came out.


Lilina: Oh, it's Mia and Bloo. Good morning.

Mia: Good morning, Lilina and Masaru.

Masaru: I didn't think we would encounter each other so soon.

Bloo: Neither did I...

Lilina: Shall we keep walking then?

As the group went together, Lilina ended up curious about Mia and how she handles her everyday life.


Lilina: Hey Mia, is it really hard to be a knight?

Mia: It does take a lot of my free time, but I have no regrets. If I am able to protect the people, I shall do it so.

Lilina: Oh my... you're very determined to fight, aren't you?

Mia: I suppose so.

Masaru: It's kind of impressive. Knight, student, council member... and you're able to concile all of that.

Lilina: I wouldn't be able to do that.

Mia: I am just used to it, is all.

Bloo: You forgot to mention the "beautiful" part.

Mia: Bloo...

Bloo: *sigh* Understood, ma'am.

Masaru: Ayame did a good job recruiting you to the council. It's nice to have someone so disciplined like you around.

Lilina: If we depended on Ayame to represent the second years, we'd be in a real tough spot.

Mia: Hehehe. She's eccentric, but does her job well.

Bloo: But hey, there's a second year class that doesn't have a rep, right? From Auror's class, I mean.

Lilina: Now that you mention it, they don't have. I guess that explains why our class has two representants instead of only one.

Mia: I'm sure we'll eventually find someone.

Masaru: Maybe we could give you a rest once that happens, Mia.

Mia: But it doesn't bother me at all, actually.

Lilina: Are you sure of that, Mia?

Mia: Absolutely.

Lilina: If you say so.

Bloo: (Typical role model student who doesn't know when to take a break... this is one prickly flower.)

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

BGM: A Life Without Worry

Xaizor and Marina made their way to Sayaka's house after having breakfast. They agreed to go back to the Hakurei Shrine for today as well. As they went ahead, they ended up meeting with the Intermezzo brothers once again.


Veronica: Good and pretty morning, you two!

Marina: Good morning, Veronica. Are you two on the way to Sayaka's residence as well?

Auror: I suppose that you're also curious to see whether or not she's fine, right?

Xaizor: That's mostly it. After everything that happened yesterday, I want to see if she's OK.

Auror: About that, I have to thank you. I don't think I'd be able to reach here, even if I wanted to.

Veronica: Me too! Thanks for saving Sayaka's life, Xaizor!

Xaizor: I-I wasn't able to do it by myself, but I accept it.

Marina: I wonder... does this attack happened with other people as well I do not wish to assume as much, but it seems difficult for Sayaka to be the only one attacked.

Auror: ...

Marina: If it is something that we cannot know, I understand.

Auror: No, it's not that. Well, it's kinda like that, but it's not.

Xaizor: Is it or not? Make up your mind.

Auror: I'd rather not talk about it right now. With the attack being fresh like this...

Veronica: This isn't a good topic and I don't think we can explain much about it yet...

Marina: I see... well then, we shall not discuss the matter until you say so.

Auror: Thanks. Once things get more safe for us to tell, we'll do it so.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

BGM: Dawn

Location: Glory Star Orphanage

BGM: Beautiful Days

For some reason, he woke up before anyone else. He had a reason, after all. The chocolate truffles he promised to make, and that took a whole secret and long night, should be ready. Lucent went inside the kitchen, opened the refrigerator and took two trays filled with small chocolate truffles.


Lucent: Whew... they're ready. I'll put one content in a pot and the other I'll take to school with me.

He picked a pot and a paper bag. One tray went into the pot and the other went to the paper bag. Lucent did this so he could share them at school with the others.


Lucent: (It'll be the first time I give sweets to people... wait, isn't this more related to Valentine's Day...?)

Lucent: (I'm kinda excited and nervous to do this... I'm not used to it, anyway...)

Lucent picked one, not knowing what flavor it'll be. He used chocolate and fruits as flavors to his truffles. Strawberry, orange, grape, melon, lemon, pear... he didn't had much to use, but did his best anyway. Once eating it, Lucent approved his handiwork.


Lucent: Oh, I got strawberry. And it's really good. I hope the others find it too.

Lucent: I guess I should wait for the rest to wake up. To the living room I go.

Location: Spring Zone - Alice's House

BGM: Skygazer

The sunlight came out, waking up both brothers. Marina and Xaizor picked their things and went to the kitchen.


Alice: Good morning, you two.

Marina: Good morning, Miss Alice.

Xaizor: Morning.

Alice: Sit down now, breakfast is almost ready.

Alice put bread, butter, milk nd other food at the table. Xaizor and Marina began to serve themselves.


Xaizor: After breakfast, I'm heading to Sayaka's.

Marina: Oh, will you go and pick her up?

Xaizor: Sure thing. It'll make me comfortable to walk around her to make sure she isn't going to be attacked again.

Marina: I shall go with you then. I really want to see her situation.

Xaizor: Fine by me.

Location: Spring Zone - Streets

BGM: Daisy Circuit

Mia was already going towards school. She was a natural early riser, so waking up late wasn't much what she did. Since she lives far from school, it would take some time before she could reach there.


Mia: The early morning is always a good thing. It's the moment where you can walk safe, I suppose.
Bloo: Mia!

Mia: Except when this happens...

She stopped walking as Bloo approached her. He gave her the typical ladykiller smile but she just ignored it.


Bloo: Good morning. Can you tell me how such a lady like you is walking without company?

Mia: If you're offering to be my private escort, then I don't need it. You can go along now.

Bloo: Rejected at the beginning...

Mia: As always. And don't insist, else I'll use my authority as a knight to make you stop.

Bloo: I know, I know, I'll stop... damned Holy Order...

Mia: Did I hear you badmouth the Holy Order, Bloo?!

Bloo: No no no, you didn't! I'll keep my mouth shut!

Mia: Good for you. Now stop wasting my time and let's go.

Bloo: Yes, ma'am...

Location: Spring Zone - Intermezzo Mansion

BGM: Ohayou Sayori!

Auror and Veronica left their room at the same time, as usual. They also did the same routine.


Auror and Veronica: Good and pretty morning! May this be another great day!

Veronica: I really hope today's a great day! No rains, please!

Auror: I don't think it'll rain today. Your practice is safe and sound.

Veronica: Whew... I didn't know what I'd do without the cheearleading club.

Auror: Anyway, let's have breakfast then.

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Kitchen

BGM: Enveloped in Tenderness still playing


Kaito: I bet Kiragi will be happy to have them visiting.

Lucent: Yeah...

Maki: ...

Lucent: I guess then I'll have to make them earlier...

Kaito: The sweets? Can't you do them while you're cooking?

Maki: Wasn't me or Reeta on cooking duty tomorrow?

Kaito: Well, Kiragi insisted so Lady Amara put Lucent to cooking duty tomorrow.

Maki: And you can cook?

Lucent: It's... nothing grand... I'm better at making s-sweets...

Maki: Sweets?

Lucent: If Rayla and Tiane are leaving tomorrow... I might do them earlier...

Kaito: I saw that we have ingredients to do it. But what exactly do you plan to do...?

Lucent: Chocolate truffles was my first option. They're kinda easier to do than a cake.

Lucent: Oh, maybe I can do on different flavors! Like traditional, strawberry, orange... and I do have to think on decorations. I guess I could scrap the decorations and-

When he looked at it, there he was, talking happily about sweets. Upon seeing it, Lucent got embarassed and hid his face between his hands.


Lucent: Aaaah! I-I got too excited and spoke too much...

Kaito: Hehe! Well, I'll be waiting for those truffles then!

Lucent: Gods, this is so embarassing...

Maki: (So the loner can cook and has a sweet tooth... I don't know if I find this impressive or ridiculous.)

Location: Spring Zone - In Front of Andorina's House


Mia: Why, thank you. Like I said, I want to protect my friends and the people, so it is no problem to me.

Mia: I should head back to my base and inform my superiors immediately. You have my number, so if anything happens, you can call. Well, see you tomorrow, Andorina.

Mia waved and left. Her destination was the Winter District, where not only she lived, but the base of the Holy Order was positioned. As she walked on the streets, she thought about something else.


Mia: I wonder, how Kaori and Andorina managed to escape the assault until they could find me? I doubt Kaori always knew how to use a gun, less she had those powers to begin with...

Location: Spring Zone - Alice's House

Alice entered in the house, only to see Xaizor and Marina at the fireplace.


Alice: I'm back. Sorry if I took too long, had to do a detour.

Marina: No, it is fine. We have been in the fireplace for a while now.

Alice: I see. Is it cold inside?

Xaizor: K-Kinda... at least for me...

Alice: Did something happen while I was outside...?

Marina: Well, it did. You see...

The two explained the situation to Alice, who understood it all. She was happy he saved Sayaka, but was worried at the same time about Xaizor drawing enemies upon himself.


Alice: I see... so you went to save your friend.

Marina: I told him it was a bad idea, but he did not listen to me at all.

Xaizor: I couldn't just leave her there, she was frightened as hell! If I did, she would've been captured!

Alice: I'm not mad at you, but be careful in the next time. You can't go risk yourself all the time like this.

Xaizor: I know, I know...

Alice: Well then, I'll make some hot chocolate. Xaizor, have you taken a bath yet?

Xaizor: Not yet.

Alice: Then go before you catch a cold. There are towels there, so pick and use one.

Xaizor: OK, I'm going...

Alice went to the kitchen while Xaizor headed for the baths. Marina looked at the fireplace, imagining what the future had to being towards their path.


Marina: (Veronica told me about Sayaka and how she's alright now. That makes me glad. Xaizor was a good help to their forces, as I could imagine.)

Marina: (Though I wonder what else lies awaiting us at this world...)

Resolves UNITED under one SKY - Kael Taiyou X Magus Dream

Location: Glory Star Orphanage - Kitchen

BGM: Enveloped in Tenderness still playing


Kaito: Well, that's a little sad to hear, but knowing you two as I do, I'm certain we shouldn't worry.

Kaito: Here's hoping for the best of you two!

Kiragi: ...

Lucent: Kiragi?

Kiragi went towards them and placed two toy cars in their hands. Those were his favorite toys and now they would become a sort of memento.


Kiragi: Big Sis Rayla and Big Sis Tiane, I love you both! Good luck out there!

Kaito and Lucent: Kiragi...

Kiragi: I-I hope that... o-one day we can see each other again! S-S-So I'll grow up and... and...!

He didn't want to show himself crying, but he wasn't able to hold tears back for long. Kiragi ran out of the kitchen and went to his room.


Kaito: Kiragi, wait!

Lucent: Let him be, Kaito. Sometimes, support can be unwelcome.

Maki: He might need some time alone. There's no need for us to rush over.

Kaito: OK... if you say so...

Lucent: Those mementos of his will be enough.

Location: Spring Zone - Hakurei Shrine

Reimu was meditating next to the donation box. This isn't something common for her to do, but she needed to sort out somethings about how things would proceed from now on. Soon, a bush started to move.


Reimu: A thief...? At this hour? In the rain?

She walked calmly, until something of an aura could be felt. Taking her gohei out, she walked forward until a man rose from it, seemingly confused.


???: Urgh... where am I...?

Reimu: ... Wait a moment... this aura... you're...!!

BGM: Catastrophe in Bhava-Agra ~ Wonderful Heaven (Arrange)


???: Reimu?!

Reimu: Y-You have no right of being more surprised than me! How did you come back?!

???: That's a good question... how did I...?

Reimu: That matter aside... I'm happy to see you again, even though I don't know how did you manage to come.

???: A resurrection spell... that has to be it.

Reimu: I see... well, good to have you back, Cookie.


Caring Guardian of the Otherwordly King
Cookie Toadstool Hinanai

Cookie was once Lumino's very own guardian, but died protecting him and his brothers once. Now that he's back, he has no idea of where he is, just that he now awoke at the very Hakurei Shrine. On top of that...


Cookie: Wait, what in the blazes am I wearing? Some sort of gi?

Reimu: That's... another good question...

Cookie: It doesn't even fit right. I can't even close it.

Reimu: Guess that's the problem of being a little too much muscular...

Cookie: *sigh* I can't go out wearing this, people will think I'm a pervert.

Reimu: That's not exactly what I'd say, considering it's you...

Even though misconceptions could happen, she never thought he would be seen as a pervert since Cookie isn't the type to lay hands on women. She looked at the town and decided to by clothes for him.


Reimu: Hold on, I'll fetch something quick at the town.

Cookie: And I suppose I should watch over the shrine while you don't return.

Reimu: Of course. Then again-

Cookie: Devotes are few here as well?

Reimu: Kinda... they come as well, but I heard there's a shrine already, so I guess competition is kinda stiff...

Cookie: I'm sure it'll be fine. You're a hardworker, so they'll eventually come.

Reimu: Why, thank you. Ever the gentleman as before, I see.

Cookie: I'm just saying the truth.

Reimu: Well, I better get going. The faster I go, the faster you'll get changed.

Cookie: I'll appreciate it.

Reimu flew away, still thinking about Cookie and his sudden arrival. Other than that, she thought about the shrine.


Reimu: (Hmm... gentle and beautiful... maybe I could use Cookie to get more devotes and donations!)

Reimu: (Wait, that's treachery. And I'm not in this world for that exact reason.)