Third person view.

Saturday, November 5, 20XX

Location: Shack.

Time Afternoon.

The forest. A place of quiet and peaceful tranquility. A good place to be able to get away from any trouble of city life and from the noise it would bring. Unless... You're the (L/n) family and you were doing something else rather than being quiet and relaxed more... In front of a wooden shack. Mr. (L/n), Abby and Emma were watching Iris and (F/n), as they were facing each other. With some quick movement, Iris had closed the distance between her and (F/n) as she did a thrust punch to (F/n)'s chest to knock him back a few feet and onto his back.

Iris: DOOOOOOOOOOOOODGE!! What part of dodging the attacks do you not get you little shrimp?!

(F/n): Yelling "dodge" isn't gonna make me learn fast on how to move out of the way of attacks lady!!

Iris: You sure? 'Cause that's how my son learned how to dodge attacks.

(F/n) had a shocked expression, while Emma, Mr. (L/n) and Abby slightly sweat-dropped at what they were seeing. (F/n) got mad and began to yell and point at Iris accusingly.

(F/n): What kind of sadistic mother are you to beat up your kid like that?! Who in the hell does that anyway?!

Iris pointed to herself as she became mad at (F/n)'s words. Mr. (L/n) and Emma both had a deadpanned look on their faces at (F/n)'s words. As if being in sync, both of them facepalmed.

Emma: On a scale of one to ten...?

Mr. (L/n): A ten.

Emma: Oh boy...

As Iris got closer to (F/n), he began to freak out with the mad look on Iris's face. It sent chills down (F/n)'s spine

(F/n): H-Hey...! I was just joking! You're a loving mother to my best friend who deserves her respect!

Seeing Iris come closer to him still, meant it didn't work. (F/n) began to freak out more.

(F/n): Please don't hurt me! I'm fragile!

When Iris got close enough, (F/n)'s punishment finally began as he yelled. Filling the sky with a girly scream.

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 1

(Insert To the beginning by Kalafina)

Location: Forest.

For some time, the others have been training in the woods during the week to gain some experience. While Iris was giving (F/n) some... training... (Y/n) and the CPUs were hiking through the woods. (Y/n) takes a deep breath. Breathing in the fresh air the forest had to offer. The clothes they had on were the clothes they came to Earth with after Dionix's base was about to explode. It had been a few days since recovering, but (Y/n) felt like he was back to his normal self.

(Y/n): Aaaaahhhh... You smell that? Fresh air and peaceful nature. Nothing better than seeing the great outdoors.

Noire and Blanc seemed to be happy to do something like this. For Neptune and Vert though, it was a different story.

Vert: When I thought we were gonna have some fun out here, I thought I could enjoy it with Abby. Except I'm currently having to be separated from her...

Neptune: Not only that, but we couldn't bring any games with us, except the ones that are portable... But we left those at the shack! Why couldn't you let me bring it while we hiked (Y/n)...?

(Y/n) sighed at Neptune's words and looked at her.

(Y/n): You know why I asked my parents to be out here. You remember the fight with Discord.

The five remember what happened on the 31st of October when they fought with Discord at the baseball stadium. The group had some hard time trying to be able to deal with Discord with either their normal forms or even when working in pairs of two. With their enemy knowing that for while the CPUs are on earth, they have no way of powering up without (Y/n)'s help. It was a few days ago when (Y/n) suggested to head for a secluded place to try and catch up on some training.

Flashback

Wednesday, November 2, 20XX

Location: (L/n) Residence.

Time: Noon

After recovering from the fight with Discord, (Y/n) was able to move, if not slowly at first due to the damage he had took. (Y/n) had called (F/n) and Emma to meet up at his house earlier in the day. When they arrived, (Y/n) had an important announcement to make. Everyone in the house sat down in the living room while their attention was on me.

(Y/n): We need to find somewhere quiet... Someplace to get away for a bit.

Emma: What do you mean (Y/n)...?

(F/n): Yeah man... What's up? You called me and Emma here, and when that happens, it has to be important.

(Y/n) looked at everyone in the room that had to be part of this conversation.

(Y/n): Remember what happened on Monday?

Neptune: Yeah. With how that jerk just showed up out of nowhere and made you lose your marbles like that?

(Y/n): When you put it like that... Yes.

Noire: So, what's this about then?

(Y/n) looked at everyone as he had a serious look on his face.

(Y/n): We need to find a secluded place... We need to train...

Almost everyone in the room was shocked with what he said as Iris was the first to ask.

Iris: (Y/n)... What made you decide on wanting to do this? Why all of a sudden?

(Y/n) looked at Iris and gripped his knee lightly. (Y/n) had a slight worried look on his face when asked this.

(Y/n): We need to be more prepared... What happened on Monday has shown that the enemy is getting stronger while we've been trying to hide here... Because of school going on and such, there was little time to train... And what happened on Monday... has shown me that I need to keep myself in check and not lose my stupid mind...

The events that took on that Monday gave slight fear to everyone. But it wasn't just the fight, it was also after it when (Y/n) saw the picture of Arfoire and freaked out just by looking at it. The group was able to figure out that (Y/n) must have had dreamt of Arfoire in his sleep. But the real question to it was, HOW was (Y/n) able to know what Arfoire looked like if he never saw her before in his life? Feeling that the answer was out of their reach for the time being, decided to leave it for a later date when new information is available.

(F/n): But why worry about trying to train man?

(Y/n) looked at (F/n), giving him a serious face that meant not to ask stupid questions.

(Y/n): On Monday, Discord was able to out power me AND keep up with the speed of a CPU in HDD mode. Before that, Neptune and Blanc had a hard time just in their regular forms to keep up with one person. I had been bounded to a wall until Noire and Vert gave Neptune and Blanc a rest to help me out of the restraints Discord had to use. They need to be able to protect themselves from the danger WITHOUT using HDD mode, unless the situation is in dire need of them then I will make an exception. The enemy is getting clever to have tricks up their sleeves when needing to even the odds in battle...

Vert: You must be referring to when Discord released that electrical attack on us...

The memory flashes for the CPUs on Discord's hidden trick as it had sent a wave of electricity around, stunned all four CPUs at once and knocked them out of their HDD forms. Like (Y/n) said before, he did get angry and go berserk like he mentioned. How it happened was that, (Y/n) was forced to follow some of Discord's orders or those close to him would be hurt. But what sent him over the edge was Discord almost blowing up Abby and Sophie when they had returned into the stadium. Not only did (Y/n) save the two, he was able to use a new power. Although, it was a power that belonged to a person called Silver Heart. A CPU (Y/n) had saw when facing against the Ancient Dragon that day.

(Y/n): We only got lucky that day... Made it through the skin of our teeth with how the fight went. If everything kept going the wrong way...

(Y/n) became quiet with what the talk was going down and looked at everyone in the room.

(Y/n): I fear something bad would have happened...

Everyone in the room felt nervous from what (Y/n) said. Iris got up and sat next to her son. She had placed a hand on (Y/n)'s shoulder as he looked at Iris.

Iris: Are you sure about this...? It hasn't been very long since the fight happened... Are you going to be okay...?

(Y/n) looked at his mother and nodded his head.

(Y/n) Yes. We must make sure we're prepared for the next attack if it happens mother... I don't want to take chances on this...

End Flashback.

Blanc: Still though, I can't believe your mother agreed to help train (F/n) and a little for Emma in what she knows.

(Y/n): If anyone can strike fear into needing to dodge her attacks and not feel her wrath... It's her...

A shout could be heard as it had sounded like (F/n).

(F/n) (In the distance): OW!! YOU BITCH!! THAT PUNCH HURT DAMN IT!!

Iris (In the distance): THEN DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODGE!!

A punch could be heard as the birds have taken off from their respective trees.

(F/n) (In the distance): SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT!

(F/n) owned count: *Ding* 2

(Y/n) and the CPUs were nervous hearing that and then continued to walk on with where they were going. Iris was training (F/n) to teach him basic combat and how to defend himself. Even though they all could train together on getting stronger, it would take too long with the current situation and power difference. With the enemy knowing which dimension the group is in, and with a new enemy in Dionix's army, the group needed to get stronger in order to defend themselves.

Location: Forest clearing.

To make sure that there was enough room to train, (Y/n) and the CPUs had found a clearing that had some trees, flowers, and some bushes around the area. (Y/n) looked at the area and felt some pull from it for some reason, but shrugged it off. (Y/n) continues to walk until he gets to a tree with the CPUs following him, each of them takes their backpacks off and sets them down by the tree.

(Y/n): Alright, who's ready to get some training out of the way?

Neptune: I'm ready for a five way battle if anything!

(Y/n): That's not happening. At least not today.

(Y/n) says as the CPUs look at him.

Vert: What do you mean (Y/n)? Didn't we come here to train?

(Y/n): Yes, we are going to be training. Which is why I need to start off with the important reason why we need to train first. Your forms.

The CPUs looked at (Y/n) weirdly by what he meant by it.

(Y/n): When the going gets tough, you four have always had a means of being able to transform. Am I correct?

Blanc: Yes. No matter the situation, when needing a power boost, it would help us gain an edge in battle due to the increase in abilities and power.

Noire: It would help make our fights become even with who our enemies were and with their capabilities.

(Y/n) nodded given he knew exactly what they meant as he noticed as well when he transformed before also.

(Y/n): Glad you think that girls. 'Cause for our first training session, you four will be up against me.

The CPUs looked at (Y/n) with confusion written all over their faces. Not knowing what (Y/n) was trying to tell them. (Y/n) stood in front of the tree they were near at as he had his back toward the four.

Neptune: Uh... What?

Vert: Am I sensing a sort of rematch?

Noire: If I remember correctly (Y/n)... You didn't fare well the last time this happened...

Blanc: What makes you think you can do better this time around?

(Y/n) smirked as he turned around and faced the four.

(Y/n): Did I forget to mention-

(Y/n) then grasps his necklace and glows with a light and transforms into Guardian. The CPUs became shocked with what Guardian did and crossed his arms.

Guardian (Y/n): -you four will have to fight me like this?

Neptune then raised a hand. She wanted to ask a question.

Guardian (Y/n): Yes, Neptune. You have a question?

Neptune: Yeah... Uh... Since I'm like, one of your amazing girlfriends, don't I get a chance to transform too~?

Guardian and the other CPUs looked at her based on her questioning. Guardian did a facepalm and sighed.

Guardian (Y/n): No, Neptune... I have a reason why I need to do this.

Noire: That reason being?

Guardian (Y/n): I've been able to view how you four are able to fight in the situations based on what happens. I've dealt with you four many times when fighting together. Your regular forms, HDD forms against some bosses and the time when Dionix used the Chaos mist to make you Chaos CPUs to fight against your friends.

The four CPUs can remember the times when (Y/n) had experienced said times as they got a clue of what he meant. But Vert had something to say next.

Vert: I get where you're going with this (Y/n), but what is this training supposed to imply for right now?

As to answer Vert's question, Guardian drew his blade from the sheath on his back and got into a stance. The CPUs each had a surprise reaction, wondering why Guardian was getting into a stance.

Guardian (Y/n): I need to see how you four can handle against me if I'm in my transformation.

After giving them his answer, the CPUs also drew their respective weapons and each of them got into a stance.

Guardian (Y/n): No holding back. Treat this as if your life depended on it.

The CPUs nodded their heads, giving Guardian a sign that they understood the current training session. A leaf on a tree breaks off as it fall gently down in front of the group. When it hits the ground, Guardian makes the first move and charges in toward the CPUs. Getting close enough, Guardian does a horizontal swing from right to left, but misses as the CPUs jump backwards to dodge the attack. When the four had jumped away from the attack, they had split up from each other to not get attacked all at once. The first person Guardian goes for is Vert as she got into a stance. Going into a clash, Guardian began to swing his blade at Vert, while she blocked his strikes and attacked back when she could with some thrusts from her spear.

Vert: So let me ask you something, why get more serious now with the training? Before, you only went half the strength when training 'cause you knew it wasn't an actual fight. Why now?

Guardian then slammed his sword against the rod part of Vert's spear as Vert was slowly getting pushed back.

Guardian (Y/n): I won't always be there to give you girls energy to transform. You four could have died if Discord wasn't reckless and only wanted to deal with me. If it was Dionix, it would be different. Dionix would have taken you four again and would have left me with no way of getting back to Hyper dimension.

Vert: But you have portal creation powers now also. Don't you remember from the fight at the stadium?

The two remember what happened when Discord fired an energy shot at Abby and Sophie. (Y/n) had tried to run to chase it down, but couldn't catch up. The only thing that stopped it was (Y/n) snapping his fingers and shouting out the name of the skill called Dimensional Split as it created a portal to make the energy attack go into it. Guardian looked to the side as he had a look on his face, a face of concern.

Guardian (Y/n): I don't know about it... I don't even know much about it. I... It's hard to explain...

Vert: What do you mean?

Guardian shakes his head and glares at Vert.

Guardian (Y/n): Enough talking! Focus on attacking!

Guardian pushes Vert off as he does a spin kick as it connects to her head. The attack knocks her away, recovering to stay on her feet. Approaching from both sides off him, Noire and Neptune charge in with their blades ready to attack. With both of them closing there wasn't time to guard with one sword. Focusing energy to his hand, (Y/n) formed an Energy Blade as Guardian got into a dual wielding stance and blocked both swings from Neptune and Noire. The two try and keep swinging their blades while Guardian only struggled slightly. Seeing both of them thrust their swords at him, Guardian twirled his blades quickly to hit the sides of Neptune and Noire's swords to redirect the direction they were going. Guardian jumped away from the two as he noticed that Blanc wasn't anywhere in sight.

Guardian (Y/n): (Thoughts) Damn...! She used the others as a distraction to find a place to hide. What's worse than being able to know how strong your opponent is, not being able to see them come to attack you is a lot more scary.

Guardian began to look around to try and find Blanc in hopes of catching her before she attacks. What he didn't know was that, the tree he was near at, Blanc was above him with her hammer as she was ready to attack. With Guardian worried where Blanc was gonna attack from, Blanc got the drop on him by jumping down and propped her hammer to then swing it. Hearing that something made a sound behind him, Guardian turned around and was met with a hammer slamming into his face. Guardian was sent flying from not being ready for the attack as the others quickly followed up on trying to deal more damage to him. Neptune, Noire and Vert each sent a range attack skill while Guardian recovered and slid backwards. Seeing as he didn't have time to dodge, Guardian tried to focus on making a portal appear by snapping his fingers, but it wouldn't appear for him.

Guardian (Y/n): Shit!

Not having enough time, Guardian takes direct hits from the blasts sent to him as he flew into a tree hard and fell on his face. The force of the attacks made it hard for (Y/n) to move as he powered down from the lack in concentration. The CPUs rushed over to (Y/n) as he got up slowly as they were worried about him.

Noire: (Y/n)! Are you okay??

Vert: What happened??

(Y/n) got up slowly and felt like his head was spinning. He looked at his hand and clenched it, feeling a little mad while feeling a headache coming along.

(Y/n): I... I tried to create a portal again. Like what happened at the stadium... But... it didn't work... Ugh...

(Y/n) tried to get up to his feet, but falls down again feeling weakened. (Y/n) caught a look over to his communicator and saw that he had gained the effects of a high fever. (Y/n) groaned and had a hand placed on his shoulder as it was Vert, worried about him.

Vert: You want some help up (Y/n)? It seems the attack could have disoriented your senses.

(Y/n) shook his head and waved a hand to signal that it wasn't needed. He got up slowly and kept his focus.

(Y/n): I-I'm fine. I can walk. *sighs* Back to square one on the no portal power... Oh well...

(Y/n) could feel a hand touch his shoulder and could see that it was Blanc.

Blanc: Don't worry about the set back for now. We at least know you can use portal powers now. When it comes to that, the other Neptune seems to know more about it with her time dealing with Croire. The power she uses does generate from Croire herself since the other Neptune can gain access to it by using her "Nep-Note."

(Y/n): Yeah, but she's in Hyper dimension. If she isn't here, we can't even get her help on getting back AND learn how to generate one for myself. Ugh...

(Y/n) held his head as he breathed a slightly harder. The CPUs gave him a weird look, wondering if (Y/n) was okay. To ease their worries quick, (Y/n) took a deep breath and stood back up straight.

(Y/n): The attack earlier must have taken a lot more out of me than I thought. I... I think we should head back to the shack for now...

Nodding with (Y/n) in agreeance, the group collects their backpacks and begins to make their way back to the shack. For about fifteen minutes, (Y/n) began to feel more lightheaded and began to sweat more. (Y/n) followed behind the CPUs as Blanc took occasional looks at him to see how he was doing. Whenever she did, (Y/n) would brighten his mood and give a sign he was okay. After another ten minutes go by, (Y/n) was beginning to feel the negative effects of the high fever more. (Y/n) began to cough as he fell to his hands and knees, giving a signal to the CPUs that he fell down. The CPUs went to (Y/n)'s side as they could see that he was sweating hard and had labored breaths going on. Noire caught a glimpse of (Y/n)'s communicator and could see that it was flashing a red light on it. Upon closer inspection it was reading the negative condition and internal temperature (Y/n) was experiencing as it read 110 degrees fahrenheit. Noire became alarmed seeing this as Neptune, Blanc and Vert noticed her reaction.

Noire: You idiot! Why didn't you tell us you got a high fever as a condition?! What were you thinking!?

(Y/n) looked down beginning to feel more dizzy by the second. He looked at Noire with a sad expression.

(Y/n): I hate having to show my weakness... I thought I could make it before we returned... Just having to deal with these effects... I feel so pathetic when it happens to me... Ugh...

Feeling his head spin more, (Y/n) had caught sight of one thing before he passed out. It was Ivory as she had a sad look on her face while the CPUs worried about (Y/n)'s health. With (Y/n) passed out, Noire and Vert had to carry him back while Neptune and Blanc had to carry their backpacks for them.

Location: Shack.

When they return to where the others were at the shack, Iris was about to wave at the group returning. Instead, Iris grew worried when she saw her son having to be carried back like how he returned home in September. Iris hurried over to see what happened to her son. When she saw him leave with the four CPUs, he wasn't like this when he left.

Iris: Hey! What happened?

Noire: *sighs* Your son wasn't prepared for a triple skill attack and got forced out of his transformation. Because of this, he gained a negative effect.

Iris: Negative effect...?

Vert: Oh that's right... We only told you the good benefits the power can do for (Y/n). We didn't tell you the downside yet...

Blanc: You see Iris... With how (Y/n) gained his power, it was all too sudden when he had his fight with Dionix the first time. Whenever (Y/n) transformed, he would get stronger using the energy he gained inside of him to act as a medium. With it, he could even the playing field if the enemy is stronger than him.

Vert: But he has to be careful when doing it... You see, the first time when (Y/n) transformed, he had passed out afterwards. We took him to the hospital in Planeptune and found out he was in a coma. Histoire, the Oracle of Planeptune, had found out that this new power has become something of a double edge sword for (Y/n)...

Iris: Really? So, what effect has he got this time?

Neptune: On his little watch... A high fever...

Iris: A high fever? Do you know when it'll stop harming my son...?

Noire shook her head to signal she doesn't know.

Noire: With how random these effects can happen to (Y/n)... We don't know what will happen the next time... The coma lasted for twelve days, getting blinded for nearly a whole day, and when you saw us come with (Y/n) that day... he transformed twice. One being in massive pain and being paralyzed in his legs. That time, he didn't come down until it was later in the afternoon. If he didn't recover in time back then... We don't know what would have happened to us if we got kicked out...

Iris nodded her head she then decided to help share the load by taking a couple backpacks herself.

Iris: If rest is what (Y/n) needs at the moment, then that's what we need to give him. I don't think I'll get used too... all of this... But taking care of my son will never be something far from my mind when needing to be there for him.

As the group began to head into the shack they talked to the others of what happened to (Y/n) and the reasons for his current condition. Mr. (L/n) could understand how it could happen based on what was explained. For (F/n), Emma and Abby, they made sure to be able to help (Y/n) when needed to keep him in good condition if possible. Time advances as night time comes around later. The group was eating dinner for the night as they watched some t.v. to pass the time. (Y/n)'s condition was still the same from earlier that day after the short training mishap that occurred. (Y/n) was currently in a bedroom as he was tossing and turning in his sleep. He groaned in pain from the effects of the fever as he couldn't stay still. In the middle of the night, the door to (Y/n)'s room opened up as tiny footsteps could be heard walking about. The sounds of bed sheets were being rustled as something got under the covers with (Y/n). A voice could be heard from outside the room, as it sounded like it belonged to Vert.

Vert: Abby? Are you in here?

Vert opened the door to (Y/n)'s room as Abby sat up slightly to show that she was in the room. Abby's lilac hair was down to show the length to be down to her shoulders. Vert could see Abby as she headed over to her. Very had on her pajamas which consisted of a short green nightgown that reached down to her knees. The nightgown also had some white polka dots on it.

Vert: Come on Abby. Why don't we let (Y/n) rest here for the night? I'm pretty sure he'll be better by tomorrow morning.

Abby: No.

Vert: Huh? What do you mean "No?"

Abby: Wanna sleep with Onii-chan...

Vert was surprised by this as she could see the worried look on Abby's face for brother's health. Taking a closer look, (Y/n) seemed to be in some stress as he kept sweating in his sleep. Abby cuddled close to her brother, indicating that she wasn't gonna leave his side. Vert looked at Abby and sighed seeing the bond the two had. Knowing that Vert wasn't gonna convince Abby to go with her, Vert decided to join Abby and sleep with her and (Y/n). Abby looked at Vert with a confused expression in wonder why Vert joined her.

Vert: Even though we may not be blood related or be part of the same family, your brother thinks of me as a sister to him too. So, it wouldn't be right if I didn't try and help too.

Abby looked at Vert and thought for a few seconds.

Abby: So... would you that make you my Onee-chan then...?

When Vert heard that, her eyes sparkled while hugging Abby real close to her. The two then began to relax as to not make a lot of noise and wake the others in the shack up.

Sunday, November 6, 20XX

Time: Early morning.

A few hours pass by as the time is six in the morning. (Y/n) opens his eyes and looked over to see Abby and Vert lying in the bed he was in. He didn't know why they were in the same bed as him, but didn't mind about it. Feeling a bit parched, (Y/n) got up carefully from the bed and walks into the kitchen. (Y/n) opens the cover and grabs a cup to fill his cup with some water.

???: A bit early to be up, don't you think son?

(Y/n) was spooked as he turned around and saw his mother sitting in the chair. With her was his father as he sat in another chair next to her. (Y/n) sighed feeling some relief that it was only them. He looked at both of his parents and wondered the same.

(Y/n): I think I have some liberty on asking the same question, considering you two got up before I did.

The two of them looked away and felt a little scared on wanting to let (Y/n) know something. (Y/n) went toward them and took a sip of the water he filled the cup up with.

(Y/n): If there's something you both don't want to tell me... It's fine... Noting will compare to what happened when I found out about my death... I'll understand when you two need to tell me...

(Y/n) was about to head for the door to sit outside for a few minutes, until his mother took his wrist. (Y/n) looked at her, but she didn't look at him.

Iris: It's not that we have another secret or anything... That was the only secret we ever kept from you. It's just...

(Y/n) tilted his head on what Iris meant as she sighed.

Iris: I couldn't sleep well last night... I... I had a nightmare.

(Y/n) looked at her seeing some distress being shown on her. If it had affected her like this, then it has to be something. (Y/n) decided to sit down and listen.

(Y/n): Mom... Please... Tell me.

Iris sighed and began to tell what happened.

Iris: I felt... I felt I was running from something. A dark mist was trying to chase after me. I did what I could to try and get away from it, but had then ran into a dead end. I felt the dark mist surround me. I could feel as if someone was behind me, but I didn't want to look... What I had heard next, shook me up bad...

(Y/n): Mom... what did you hear...?

Iris was quiet and didn't know what to think of what to say until she decided how to answer it.

Iris: The voice that I heard... sounded like you...

(Y/n) looked super confused to what she meant with that.

(Y/n): Did... Did I sound like... I was evil or...?

Iris: All I know... I saw you and you had this evil look in your eyes that was glowing a bright red...

(Y/n) had a thought about what could be happening as he looked at his mother.

(Y/n): Mom, what color are my eyes?

Iris: Huh? What do-?

(Y/n): What color are they?

Iris looked at (Y/n)'s eyes closely as she gave her answer.

Iris: They're (E/c).

(Y/n): That's right. Not bright red or anything like that. But that doesn't mean you should write that off about me...

Mr. (L/n): What do you mean son?

(Y/n): What I mean is that If you ever see me... It won't BE me.

Iris caught onto what (Y/n) meant by that.

Iris: Are your referring to this... Dionix you all talked about?

(Y/n): Yes. With how much he looks just like me... If he ever comes into this world to walk around looking like me... I fear people will get hurt if that happens. If not that, but could hurt my good name in vain...

Mr. (L/n): So, how will we be able to distinguish him from you (Y/n)?

(Y/n): From the way we act and think. Keep in mind what I like and enjoy. By listening and remembering who I really am, will you be able to tell the difference.

Iris: Why are you telling us this (Y/n)?

(Y/n) was quiet for a few minutes as he was trying to think on what to say.

(Y/n): With the enemy knowing that the CPUs and I are in this dimension, the fight with Discord and Dionix will begin again at a later date. How and when... I don't even know anymore... I like to have some fail-safes and some procedures just in case.

Iris: I see... With what happened earlier this week... It would make sense to have some preparations in place to protect us from deception.

Mr. (L/n): Agreed on that. With who our son and the four CPUs are facing, it would be bad to not set some plans up.

(Y/n): Right. But we can focus on stuff like that when we return home. At most, if the next attack happens again soon... I would want it away from any innocents as much as possible. Involving others when they don't know the situation would be unjust and cruel to do that.

Iris: Right... That was your main concern for this world... With what happened at the stadium... I can understand now why you worried about it now... The destructive capabilities and no regard to hold back around those defenseless...

(Y/n) placed a hand on his mother's shoulder as Iris looked up at him.

(Y/n): It's okay mother. It takes one to experience something to understand another. Words alone could not describe how dangerous we spoke about, but now that it's here... All we can do is prepare for situations like that.

Iris nodded her head and got up from the chair. The clock chimed as it rang as it became seven o'clock.

Iris: I'm gonna wake the others up. (F/n) still needs to work on his evasiveness... Emma needs to work on trying to hit someone... But, with enough practice and time, they'll come around.

(Y/n): And if anyone can work that into their heads, it's you mother. That's why I chose you to train them. As for me, I'll let the others rest until they wake up on their own. Need some time to think to myself...

Iris looked at (Y/n) and nodded her head and walked off to go wake (F/n) and Emma up. Mr. (L/n) got up from his chair and began to walk to the kitchen.

Mr. (L/n): Guess I'll make breakfast then. Any ideas?

(Y/n): Nope. Just go ahead and see what you can find dad. I'm gonna just step outside real quick.

Mr. (L/n): Okay then. I'll come get ya when it's ready.

(Y/n): Thanks.

(Y/n) grabs his cup of water, heads to the door to put his shoes on, goes out to the porch of the wooden shack and sits down on the steps. (Y/n) looked at his wrist remembering the events that had happened that day. More importantly the discovery (Y/n) made when the cloaked female revealed herself to be Ivory. What had happened at the stadium was strange for (Y/n) to even think about what happened at all. When the fight with Discord happened that day, Ivory had grabbed (Y/n)'s wrist and restricted his movements. It shouldn't have been possible for an imagination to do that, so why now of all times then?

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Ivory... How much do I know you... and how much do I not...? Just... Just who are you really...? Why now? After all these years, why am I seeing you again...?

(Y/n) sighed trying to think of some reason or connection as to why this is happening, but with each new question that pops up, the more confused he was. When (Y/n) got up to head back inside, he noticed a person in the middle of the clearing. Upon focusing more, (Y/n) could see that it was Ivory as she turned to head towards the woods. (Y/n) could feel his heart race seeing her walking away, but out of nervousness. With all that's been happening, better judgement would be to ignore it. But, with more questions rising up, no reasonable thinking will get him anywhere at this point. (Y/n) heads for the door to get his shoes on, but the door opens to see Blanc emerge from it.

Blanc: (Y/n)? What's wrong? You look like you're in a rush.

(Y/n) looks at Blanc and then back to Ivory as she was getting farther away. (Y/n) was breathing hard from this and then felt startled as Blanc touched his shoulder.

Blanc: (Y/n)? Are you seeing things again? Is it... Ivory?

(Y/n) looked at her as his face showed that Blanc nailed it on the spot. Blanc had another question.

Blanc: What were you about to do...?

(Y/n) hesitated for a moment, but didn't have time and explained quickly.

(Y/n): I can't just hold this off anymore. I need to chase Ivory down... She... No matter where I go, I see her everywhere now... I don't know why, but I do... If I don't chase her down, I'll never figure out what's going on...

Blanc looked worried about (Y/n) doing this, but sighed as she went back inside and closed the door. Seeing Blanc walk back inside made him sad that she left him alone, but hearing the door open again, Blanc came out and tossed him his shoes. Blanc sat down and began to put on her sandals while (Y/n) looked at her. Blanc noticed (Y/n) was staring at her wondering what she was doing and answered.

Blanc: Don't just stand there, put your shoes on and get ready.

(Y/n): W-Wait... You mean...?

Blanc nodded her head to answer.

Blanc: If you think this will help you figure out what's going on, I'm coming with you to keep an eye on your idiotic ass. Going alone is dangerous not knowing what will happen from doing this. At lease if I'm there, I can help you ascertain what goes on and be there if you pass out or something.

(Y/n) was surprised by this, but smiled and nodded at Blanc's words.

(Y/n): Thanks Blanc.

Blanc: No problem. Now, hurry up, or else you'll miss your chance!

(Y/n) nodded and began to get his shoes on. Upon finishing, he goes to the door real quick. (Y/n) could see that Noire, Neptune and Vert were awake as Abby sat on Vert's lap.

(Y/n): Blanc and I are going for a quick jog in the woods, we'll be back soon.

Noire: A jog? Hmm... Can I come with you two?

(Y/n) froze up and looked to Blanc as she heard Noire on what she said. Blanc went to the door and poked her head in.

Blanc: Sure, but just come in what you have on. It'll only be a short run.

Noire nodded her head and went to go get her boots on while Neptune and Vert sat at the table.

Neptune: Guess we're staying here Vert. At least I can goof around by playing games off-screen.

Vert: And that means some more time with Abby also.

After Noire gets her boots on and meets up outside with (Y/n) and Blanc they began to run into the forest where (Y/n) saw her last.

Noire: So, one question. How long are we going for on the jog?

(Y/n): Oh, that? Yeah... that was a lie.

Noire became surprised by this as she was confused.

Noire: So, if we're not going for a jog, then why are we doing this?

Blanc: (Y/n) saw Ivory again. Depending on why we entered here, (Y/n) probably saw her walking this way.

Noire stopped in her tracks as (Y/n) and Blanc did the same.

Noire: Wait, wait, wait, wait! You mean the imagination? Why??

(Y/n) looked down not wanting to meet Noire in the eyes.

(Y/n): Noire... I... I need to find answers. Answers as to why this is all happening. The dreams, my reactions... Everything... No matter what I do, more questions pop up more than how I can solve any of them. Seeing Ivory in my dreams multiple times and then even now... I need to confront this directly and figure out why this is happening. If I don't, I'll go insane with why all this is happening after we came back from Hyper dimension.

Noire: *groans* Jeez... Knowing you (Y/n), you would try something crazy like this... But why you Blanc?

Blanc: When he told me this, he had already thought of chasing after her. Knowing (Y/n), he'll go whether or not we know about it. I found out before he had a chance and decided to go with him in case something happens.

Noire: I see, that would explain the reason now... Augh... Fine, alright. Let's go. We're already in the woods, might as well follow on this lead while it's still warm. Where to (Y/n)?

(Y/n) begins to look around and search for Ivory and spots her walking down a path. (Y/n) points in the direction Ivory was in.

(Y/n): Down that way!

(Y/n) began to lead Noire and Blanc as they began to chase Ivory down. Through (Y/n)'s eyes, Ivory looked back and saw that they were chasing her and began to run away.

(Y/n): Damn it Ivory! Come back!

Ivory: Nope. First you have to catch me~

(Y/n): What?! No, I need answers! Answers as to why this is all happening!

Ivory: Can't tell you. You're not even ready to understand~

(Y/n): What do you mean "I'm not ready to understand?!" Understand WHAT exactly?!

Noire and Blanc looked at each other in wonder what's happening while they followed (Y/n). Ivory looked back toward (Y/n) and yelled to him.

Ivory: Wouldn't be fun if I just told YOU anything (Y/n). *giggles*

Ivory began to run faster as (Y/n) picked up his pace also. Noire and Blanc began to run faster to keep up with (Y/n).

Location: Forest clearing.

Light began to shine through the woods as they entered a clearing with some trees here and there. Pushing energy to his feet, (Y/n) jumps forward and makes contact with Ivory and knocks her down. After knocking Ivory down, (Y/n) pins her to the ground as she tries to struggle out of his grip.

(Y/n): Now tell me! Why are you here?! Why is that I can interact with you like this?!

Ivory: Mmm... Nope~

(Y/n): I'm losing patience here Ivory! Talk!

From behind the group, a substance begins to pool around and take form. It begins to shape into a human looking type of creature as it slowly creates a blade. The humanoid creature begins to slowly move toward the group slowly.

(Y/n): Ivory! You've been with me during my childhood and yet I see you in my dreams and even here once again! Why?! Who are you really?!

Blanc: Having some trouble?

(Y/n) You can say that...

Noire: If only we could see her... Then maybe we could help...

Blanc: But the first thing to do would be "how" though...

Noire: Right...

Ivory chuckled at Noire's words and earned (Y/n) a questionable look from him.

(Y/n): What's so funny?

Ivory: How times are so much different. If only it was like this in the past...

Ivory made a mistake and gasped. This was a clue (Y/n) picked up on.

(Y/n): Past? What past??

Ivory: I don't have to- *Gasp* Behind you!

(Y/n) looked behind him and saw the the humanoid creature close to the group as it was about to swing down on (Y/n) and Ivory. Using his reflexes, (Y/n) quickly rolled away to the left as the blade hits the ground. Noire and Blanc was confused as to why (Y/n) did that and went over to him. After getting to a safe distance, (Y/n) quickly got up and summoned his katana and looking where the creature was. This confused Noire and Blanc even more as why (Y/n) was in a fighting stance.

Noire: (Y/n)?? Why do you have your sword out??

Blanc: This isn't time to be training.

(Y/n): What are you talking about?! I almost got attacked by a damn... Whatever it is!

(Y/n) points to the direction of where the creature is, but couldn't see what (Y/n) saw. Ivory got onto her feet and placed a hand on (Y/n)'s shoulder to gain his attention.

Ivory: (Y/n)! They're like me! Only you can see this because it's connected to you!

(Y/n): What do you mean connected to me Ivory?! What is going on?!

???: Traitor...!

(Y/n) looked shocked at the creature that had just recently appeared spoke a single word. The creature began to walk slowly toward (Y/n)'s direction as Blanc's back was facing toward it.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) It can talk?! Just what is this thing...?!

Ivory had a shocked look on her face also as she had some thoughts going through her head.

Ivory: (Thoughts) "Traitor..." It said "Traitor..." Oh no... What do I do? How do I get (Y/n) out of here???

The creature came closer as it was near Blanc. (Y/n) needed to test something to see if it was true.

(Y/n): Blanc! Swing your hammer to your right in a 180 degree turn!

Both Noire and Blanc were becoming confused by the second.

Blanc: What do you-

(Y/n): Just do it!

Sighing, Blanc summoned her hammer while Noire stepped back to give Blanc some space. Blanc then swung her hammer like (Y/n) said, but only surprised (Y/n) more. The hammer had phased through Blanc's attack and was unaffected from it.

Blanc: Okay, I did it. Now what's going on?

Noire: Yeah, (Y/n). What is happening??

(Y/n): Right now, I'm seeing something else other than Ivory. I'm seeing a creature made out of what looks to be a shadow of some sorts. Worst part is, it's taken form of a human figure and has a weapon resembling a sword. For some reason, it calling me a traitor... But a traitor of what...?!

Noire: What?!

Blanc: Very curious of what's happening...

(Y/n): You're telling me...! I have to deal with this...!

Not wanting to let this play out any longer, (Y/n) yelled as he charged in and had his sword ready to swing.

Ivory: No! Don't attack it!

Ivory tried to warn (Y/n), but it was too late as (Y/n) swung his blade and cut the creature cleanly in half. Each side of the creature fell and vanished upon impact with the ground. Feeling it was over, (Y/n) began to walk back toward Ivory.

(Y/n): Okay, talk. What is going on?!

Ivory: It's not over! Look!

Looking back, (Y/n) went wide eyed at seeing two more shadow like creatures began to appear. One wielding a dagger, and the other wielding a bow and arrow.

(Y/n): Great! As if things weren't bad enough already!

Noire: What's wrong? What do you see?

(Y/n): Two more of these things appeared. One using a dagger and the other a bow and arrow.

Blanc: Interesting.

The dagger wielder began to charge in toward (Y/n), as he got into a fighting stance once more. (Y/n) tried to predict the movements of the creature, but didn't realize the different speed it had, unlike the first one. The creature flipped the dagger in its hand to be backhanded now and made a slash at (Y/n)'s side. It cuts (Y/n)'s shirt and into his skin as he grits his teeth in pain. Noire and Blanc saw what happened as the attack was made real toward (Y/n).

Noire: What in the world?! It's supposed to be imaginary! How is something (Y/n) is seeing dealing real damage?!

(Y/n): How should I know?! This is the first time I'm seeing these things!

Ivory: Listen (Y/n)! Just go! Get away from this environment!

(Y/n): And leave you to these things?! No chance. I won't know when you show yourself next time. If I have to fight until they drop first, so be it! Besides, you can't seem to defend yourself anyway. Might as well take in some training for the day.

(Y/n) yelled and charged in toward the bow wielder. The bow user cocked an arrow back to prime it to fire.

Creature: Purge the killer... Make him pay...

(Y/n): Go ahead and try then, you piece of shit!

The creature fired the arrow while (Y/n) blocked it and stabbed his enemy in the gut. (Y/n) pulls his sword out and cuts the creature into four parts. The pieces of the creature vanish in the air before they even hit the ground. (Y/n) turned toward the dagger user and saw it charging toward him. (Y/n) decided to meet it half way and clashed blades with it. Ivory became more worried with (Y/n) continuing the fight with the mysterious monsters.

Ivory: (Y/n)! You have to stop! The more you fight them, the worse of a situation you're making!

(Y/n) pushes up against his enemy and focuses his energy to fire an Energy Shot at its gut. The blast made the creature explode into a puff of smoke. (Y/n) breathed in and out to catch his breath as more footsteps were behind him now. (Y/n) turned to see four more creatures, as each had a different weapon. A shield, a sword, a pair of gauntlets and a kunai with chain. The creatures (Y/n) defeated seemed to begin to grow by the numbers as more versions with different weapons appeared. While this happened, (Y/n)'s head began to hurt as he felt a pulsating pain in his head.

(Y/n): Ngh...! Crap... My head...

Creatures: Finish him/Kill the traitor/Kill him like he did to us/Murderer!

(Y/n) was looking around him as he was being surrounded by said creatures, confused why they were all telling him this. Ivory pushed against a few to open a way for (Y/n) to get out of the circle. (Y/n) rushes to get out and dodges a few attack made toward him. (Y/n) takes Ivory's wrist and pulled her to a safe distance in the area and looks at her.

(Y/n): Why can't I take these things out?? I cut one, two take its place. Defeat more, and others take their places...!

Ivory pulled (Y/n) to look at her as she had a serious look on her face.

Ivory: Just get away from the area! The more you fight these things, the more you'll create and fight against!

(Y/n): And what about you?! What are-

Ivory: Will you just listen and trust me (Y/n)?! I'm trying to help you here!

(Y/n) looked at Ivory and was shocked at her yelling at him. Looking at the now accumulating numbers of unknown enemies, attempting to try and fight these thing is pointless at this time. (Y/n) nodded his head and looked toward Blanc and Noire.

(Y/n): Blanc, Noire, we're leaving this area quickly and returning to the shack!

Blanc: What about Ivory?

(Y/n): Getting my answers right now isn't worth dying for right now. She's telling me to not fight these things and get away from this area quickly for some reason.

Noire: Why?? What makes you think you can trust what you hear??

(Y/n) looked at Ivory as she looked back at him. (Y/n) couldn't figure it out, but he knew he could trust Ivory on what she said.

(Y/n): I just do... Now come on! I can see the creatures trying to attack me still...!

Blanc and Noire looked at each other, nodded to each other and began to run where (Y/n) was. (Y/n) looked at Ivory one last time and had a serious look on his face.

(Y/n): Next time I see you Ivory... I want answers on what is going on.

Ivory stuck her tongue out and flicked (Y/n)'s forehead.

Ivory: I don't have to answer to you if I want. You'll just have to chase me again if you want answers~

(Y/n) blushed from his interaction with Ivory and shook it off.

(Y/n): Tch! Fine! Expect me to do just that then. Because one way or another, I'll get my answers out of you.

Ivory: That's if you can~

(Y/n): Shut up!

Blanc and Noire meet up where (Y/n) was as he turned to the two.

Blanc: Okay, you ready to go now (Y/n)? Depending how you described the situation, it must be bad enough that we have to leave quickly.

Noire: *sighs* For one day at least... Can't something not go wrong while we're here in this world...?

(Y/n) pats Noire lightly on the shoulder and cracks a small smile.

(Y/n): Then where would the fun and adventure be in diving into madness?

Noire blushed and shrugged her shoulder to shake (Y/n)'s hand off her while looking to the side.

(Insert Pray by Haruka Chisuga)

Noire: N-N-Nothing of the sort, you idiot...! Augh...! Come on! Let's just leave this area already!!

(Y/n) nods his head and the three of them begin to run back to the shack where the others were. Ivory stayed behind as the shadow creatures began to disappear the farther (Y/n) was. When Ivory was the only one left, she sighed as she began to disappear as well.

Ivory: You will understand (Y/n)... The dreams, yourself, about me... Everything. But how you take everything in...

Ivory closed her eyes until her form had disappeared.

Ivory: My only hope is that, your memories don't change you from who you are now...

Chapter 12. End.