Chapter 20: Into the Unknown

Yumoto looked over at Ibushi, "Where are you guys going?"

Ibushi smiled softly, "Yumoto-san, we're going away for a few days."

"Why?"

The older boy placed a hand onto Yumoto's blonde locks and replied, "We...we found the VEPPer."

"Oh..."

Ibushi sighed, "We are leaving to fight them. We are luring them away from you."

Yumoto shook his head, "no!"

"Yes." The Student Council Vice President sighed, "As the God of Protection, and one of your guardians, I must keep you safe."

Yumoto sighed dramatically, "Yes sir..."

Ibushi smiled, "You make me smile."

"So?"

The older boy shook his head, "Enough. I'm doing what I must do."

Yumoto nodded and sighed, "Don't be gone too long..."

"We won't."

"You promise?"

"I promise."

-

"Aki!" Haru called, "Let's get this party started!"

"Please," Aki began, "never say that again."

"Hmph," the other replied, "Dadacha, are our stupid shadow versions ready yet?"

"Yes! The Caerula Adamas are actually leaving Binan tomorrow-dacha!" the demon called and Haru turned to Aki, "Finally!"

Aki looked out, "Yes, we will get rid of the Battle Lovers quickly."

"Are you and Zundar joining us, Dadacha?"

"Of course!"

"Wonderful."

"Then let's get it started."

"Time to lure them out~"

-

Ryuu yawned as he walked with the others to school and Yumoto stretched out his arms, "Man, being an heir, Battle Lover, and student really makes me tired!"

"Oh yes, like you do that much!" Wombat complained, "Try baby sitting all five of you!"

Ryuu laughed, "We don't need your baby sitting, you overgrown rodent!"

"H-hey!"

"Are you even a God then, Wombat? All of the others we fight are demons."

"Hmmm..." Wombat hummed, "Not sure."

Yumoto sighed and Wombat gasped, "Oh yes! I have a gift for you five!"

"Really?!" Yumoto gasped, "What is it!?"

Wombat held up one of his paws, "Loveracelt!"

Each Battle Lover gasped as an orb of each respected color hit their bracelets and transformed into newer ones.

"Wow!"

"These are the true loveracelts! They'll make you stronger!"

"Thanks." En replied as he yawned and Wombat frowned, "They'll help you fight the VEPPer!"

"Okay?"

Wombat groaned and Yumoto smiled, "So, this will make it easier, right?"

"H-hopefully." His guardian replied and Yumoto nodded, "Awesome! Let's get them now!"

"No!" Ryuu groaned, "Can't we just have a normal day for once?!"

"Yes," Wombat nodded, "you five need a normal day. No one fights them today. Unless they attack first."

Yumoto looked down, "Let's hope that nothing goes wrong."

-

Araki yawned as he stood at the end of class. He looked over at Yumoto, "Are you ready to go to the clubroom?"

"Yeah." Yumoto smiled, "I can't wait to get home to take a bath."

Araki nodded and looked down at Yumoto's wrist as they walked, "Ah, did you get a new bracelet?"

"Yeah!" The blonde boy replied, "Wom-san gave them to us."

"How nice."

"He said that we needed them in case something happens."

"Oh..."

"Don't look so glum." Yumoto smiled, "You look better when you smile."

"Thanks lovey."

"Anytime."

The duo walked into the clubroom and Yumoto smiled, "Hey guys!"

"Hey, Yumoto." Atsushi smiled, "Did you learn anything today?"

"Nah," The boy replied, "I wasn't really listening today."

"Something on your mind?"

"You could say that."

"What's wrong?" Io asked and Yumoto sighed, "I feel like something is going to happen..."

The others turned to one another and Ryuu asked, "Have we heard from the Caerula Adamas?"

"No." Atsushi frowned, "I'll try to call Kin-chan later."

"Good idea."

Yumoto looked down, "I hope they're alright..."

"Me too." En nodded and Araki looked up as Yumoto froze.

"Did you hear that?"

"What do you mean, Yumoto?"

"I hear...singing."

"Singing?"

"Yes!" Yumoto replied, "Singing!"

Araki frowned and En slowly opened the window. He gasped as music filled the room.

"Thank you! We, the VEPPer are glad you all have came to our outdoor concert!"

Yumoto peeked out and gasped, "Them...! It's the VEPP!"

Atsushi nodded, "Yes! We have to go now."

Wombat frowned, "Wait..." He smelled the air, "They're brainwashing students!"

Suddenly, a small item flew into the room and Wombat gasped, "Watch out!"

"What is it!?"

"This is what they've been using...! Transform now!"

"How do you know?!"

"It's full of loveless energy!"

"Fine..."

"Love Making!"

Scarlet frowned as he stared at the object, it was the shape of a crescent moon, he slowly reached for it, "Something is calling for me...this thing is..."

"WAIT!" Wombat cried as the youngest Battle Lover slowly touched the moon.

They gasped as the room transformed into a different room entirely. Tungsten grabbed the heir's wrist as it did.

Wombat ran to Scarlet and Epinard gasped, "This...there's mirrors everywhere..."

"What the hell...?"

"Even the floors...!"

"Look up!" Vesta called, "This is insane!"

"Ah, look, there they are!" A voice laughed and another replied, "Finally..."

"Show yourself!" Vesta screamed and they gasped as the VEPPer walked in...from somewhere. Their reflections appearing everywhere.

"Dammit..."

"Do you like our little room?" Salty Sol smirked and Scarlet pulled his love stick out. "Hit every mirror!"

"Why!? If we do that, our attacks may ricochet off!" Epinard yelled and Sulfur gasped, "Wait! Let me use mine! I can use my powers!"

"Good idea! You're the God of Earth!" Wombat cried and Sulfur slowly placed a hand onto the ground and closed his eyes.

The VEPPer growled and Scarlet gasped, "Watch out!"

Sulfur looked up as he saw an orb rushing towards him.

"IO!" Vesta screamed and tackled his partner away from it. He gasped as he saw Scarlet get grabbed, "Shit!"

Cerulean looked up as he saw the boy being held by his hair by Melty Luna. "Wombat," He hissed, "what do we do now!?"

Scarlet growled, "Let go of me! You keep acting as if I'm a weak person!" He pointed his love stick at Sol's face, "You unhand me now or....or I'll blast you with my attack!"

"Real-!"

"Scarlet Love Lumiere!" Scarlet screeched and Sol gasped as a beam shot out at him. He quickly dodged it and gasped as he watched it hit and crack a mirror.

"H-Holy shit." He whispered and Luna growled as he pulled Scarlet's hair back.

Scarlet gasped as his head was pulled and Sol walked over to Scarlet.

Tungsten pointed his sword at them, "Drop him."

"Oh, we're so afraid, aren't we, Luna?"

"Oh, yes." Luna smirked and Tungsten gasped as the twin made his weapon appear, "Take one step and we kill him!"

"What do you even have against me!?" Scarlet spat, "I didn't do anything to you!"

"You've done a lot," Sol hissed, "take him away, Aki!"

"Of course."

Vesta growled and quickly aimed his Love Stick at Luna, "Vesta Love Ignit!"

Luna gasped and quickly disappeared with Scarlet. Sol smirked, "See you~"

"NO!" Vesta screamed, "Get back here!"

The others gasped as the other twin left and the room changed once more, "W-what is this...?" Sulfur questioned and Tungsten growled, "They're stalling...what are they planning?"

-

Scarlet growled as his hands were chained above his head, "What do you both want!? This is so stupid!"

"Listen, why don't you shut up!?" Sol screamed, "All you've done is complain!"

"Well," Scarlet spat, "I'd be a lot happier if I was home in my bed right now!"

"There's no dealing with this guy." Luna shrugged, "Come on Haru, let's watch as the others try to escape. While," He gestured towards the youngest Battle Lover, "their heir watches."