(Y/n)'s point of view.

Sunday, November 13, 20XX

Location: Jonny's restaurant.

Time: Night.

The time was night as I worked another night shift at Jonny's, cleaning some of the tables in the restaurant of left over scraps of food. The night has become slow, due to it getting closer to closing time as fewer people come in. When the clock strikes eleven o'clock, it had become closing time with the last customer leaving for the night.

(Y/n): Come again soon! Have a nice night.

Customer: Thank you. I hope you have a nice night as well young man.

I wave at the customer and close the door to flip the sign from open to closed. For nearly over two months of being back home, a lot has happened that has changed my home and what normal life I had here. From trying to keep the secret of another dimension a secret, to having weird dreams of Ivory, facing a new ally of Dionix who calls themself Discord and now weird shadow creatures that tried to attack me in the forest. When Blanc, Noire and myself had told the others what had happened, they were just as confused as the three of us and surprised about me taking damage from the shadow creatures. But the way how those things talked to me opened even more questions that were being left unanswered for.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Ivory must know what those things are. Could it be connected to her in some way?

I sigh as I tell myself once again what Blanc had told me before. "Don't worry about something that is out of my control to reach for the time being." It's those words she gave to me that keep myself in check on what I can or can't figure out to my limitations. I know I'll figure out what is happening to me eventually, but each question is almost like an individual mosquito bite. Itching away at my mind on trying to make sense of it at all. I went to clean one last table and heard a pair of footsteps approach me. When I turn around, I saw as it was my boss.

Boss: Son, may I have a talk with you real quick?

(Y/n): Huh?

(Insert To the beginning by Kalafina)

I sit down at a booth with my boss as I wonder what the talk was gonna be about.

(Y/n): What do you need boss?

My boss has a look that's meant to be thought of thinking, as he was trying to find his words.

Boss: Is... Is everything alright kid?

I looked at my boss with a questionable look as I was confused by what he meant.

(Y/n): I don't follow what you mean sir.

Boss: What I mean is with the many changes or times you needed to be off. Is... everything going okay in your home...? You seemed to be lost in thought as of late.

I become surprised with the question my boss asks me.

(Y/n): Yes, sir. Everything is going okay in my home. It's just extra work and having to study for tests. Sometimes I have to focus more on my work than my job here due to needing to keep my grades up.

Boss: Really? Is that so?

That's hardly from the truth from what I have to actually deal with... But my first priority is making sure I'm ready for the next attack if possible from the enemy. Needing money is irrelevant if someone you care for is in danger. My family and friends don't have powers or the means to defend themselves from attacks from another dimension given if one of the CPUs is near then. The only reason why I'm here tonight working at my job, is because I'm almost close to the required payment I need to get the necklaces for my girlfriends. Best part is, they still don't know the reason why I am working at this job the first place.

(Y/n): Yes, sir. There's... A reason why I actually was looking for a job the first place and why I chose to work here.

Boss: Really? Why?

(Y/n): Well first, the reason why I'm here. My friends and myself have used this place to either study or hangout here to enjoy ourselves. This place has brought many memories to others when having a good time. I thought I give back in return the good service this place had brought to others and my friends.

My boss smiles at my reason why I chose to work here, but I still had to give the other reason still.

(Y/n): The other reason is... Well, it's because... I'm wanting to buy three necklaces... *blushes* for three "special people."

My boss looks at me weirdly and then realizes what I meant and smiles.

Boss: Well, whoever those three are, they're lucky to have someone like you. You know, I had an employee that would always spread joy here. Want to know her name?

I looked at my boss weirdly by why he is telling me this, but nod my head in curiosity.

Boss: Here's a hint. She pitches for the baseball team, The Tigers.

My eyes widen at knowing immediately who he was referring to.

(Y/n): You mean Minori Kushieda?!

Boss: The one and the same. Minori even worked at other jobs just to work harder to match her enthusiasm. When I heard that she finally reached her dream, I couldn't be more proud to see her happy like that.

I was amazed at this was a place Minori worked at before becoming a MLG Baseball player. Not only that, but worked at multiple jobs on top of probably toggling with school at the same time. Minori has earned my respect for being a part-timer on jobs.

(Y/n): Minori did all of that during her school years? Wow...

Boss: That's usually the answer everyone gives, but yeah.

(Y/n): Damn. That's really something Boss.

Boss: You got that right. Just try dealing with her energy and craziness.

My boss and myself laugh together at that. Can't say I'll need the luck if I encounter Minori once more with my friends. From what most of them told me, Minori basically had a reckless drive just to meet up at the Takasu Residence after I got damaged by a Discord from a point-blank attack. If it wasn't for Ryuuji, I would have been in a worse condition than I would have been. I smiled at the connections I've made with people in my life. My boss noticed my smile and was confused.

Boss: That's a nice smile. What's making you happy at the moment?

(Y/n): Just some memories I've made. That's all Boss.

Boss: Is that so? I'm glad to hear that young man. Well, why don't you head on home. I'll close up the shop for the night.

(Y/n): Thank you sir. Have a good night.

Boss: Thanks. Your paycheck is on the counter.

I nod my head to indicate I know where it is. I go to the changing room and change out of my work uniform and into my regular clothes. With the situation on the enemy knowing we're in this dimension, I began to wear my combat attire under my other clothes. This was because of the added defense Histoire had put into it during my first few weeks in Gamindustri. There was no point in trying to keep a low profile if the enemy knew where to find you. After I got done changing, I grabbed my paycheck and sent it away into my inventory system for safe keeping. From what I counted, one more paycheck and a good enough tips, and I'll be able to get those necklaces I want to buy. I exit the restaurant to begin walking down the steps to start making my way home. When I reach the bottom of the steps, I turn the corner and see that Noire had been waiting for me and noticed my presence. But I wondered why she was here as she began to walk toward me.

(Y/n): Hey, Noire. What are you doing here so late?

Noire: Well, with what's been happening, I thought I come here to walk with you back home.

(Y/n): Really?

I look at Noire with a confused expression as Noire blushed from what she said to me and stopped walking towards me. Noire looks down and to the side to avoid my gaze to try and hide her blush.

Noire: D-Don't read too much into what I said! I-I'm only here because I didn't want to have you fight the enemy by yourself if you get attacked this late at night! This has nothing with wanting to be alone with you!

I look at Noire weirdly and then giggle from this. I smiled at Noire, walked to her and took her hand into mine. Noire blushed harder from me taking her hand unexpectedly and looked at me.

(Y/n): Well, if you're here to help in case I get attacked, I suggest we hold hands. Just so that way the enemy can't kidnap us by surprise. You don't have a problem with that, right?

Noire blushes when I lean in close with a smile on my face and looks away.

Noire: T-That doesn't seem... Like a bad idea coming from an idiot like you.

I laugh at her usual reaction as I've gotten use to being called an idiot from her.

(Y/n): Well, this "idiot," is just trying to protect his lovely princess~

Noire bonked me on the head from me saying that to her like that.

Noire: Y-Y-You idiot! Stop saying things like that!

(Y/n): Isn't it my job to make you embarrassed like that?

Noire: S-Shut up idiot! Don't make me hit you again!

Noire pulled her hand back into a fist and was about to let it fly. I hold up a hand to signal her that it wasn't necessary of her to do that.

(Y/n): No, no, no. It's okay. Don't hit the idiot again.

Noire looks at me with a blush still and looks away from me while crossing her arms.

Noire: Hmph. Serves you right for making me go through with that. Shame on you.

(Y/n): *chuckles* Come on. Let's head home.

Noire nodded her head to agree with me and began to walk back home hand in hand on the way there.

Noire's point of view.

Location: Back streets.

It had taken about half an hour of walking through the city to get to where the neighborhood back streets near (Y/n)'s house. (Y/n) and I had been enjoying each other's time as we had a conversation or two here and there. A thought came to (Y/n)'s head as he had a dark blush on his face with what he was thinking. I looked at (Y/n), wondering if anything was wrong.

Noire: You okay, (Y/n)?

(Y/n) seemed to have snapped out of his thoughts and shook his head to get rid of what ever thoughts he had.

(Y/n): Y-Yeah, Noire. I was... just in deep thought was all.

(Y/n) chuckles nervously after he says that while I have a thought on what he was thinking. (Y/n) must've been thinking on what happened when Neptune, Blanc, Vert and myself included, ate those stupid bon bons and gotten drunk. (Y/n) had been on a rush around the house just to keep everything in order at the time. Even after trying his hardest, (Y/n) was teamed up by Neptune, Blanc and myself in our HDD forms and gave (Y/n) an experience of a lifetime. Even though it was the most embarrassing and stupid thing I have ever done... I couldn't say that being able to experience it with (Y/n), was actually fun...

Noire: You... You were thinking of what happened... a couple of days ago... right?

(Y/n) became shocked and stopped walking when I asked that. He became super nervous from me asking that. When I noticed (Y/n) stopped walking due to holding hands with him, I looked back to see the shocked look he had.

(Y/n): N-No! I w-wasn't thinking that! I swear!

Noire: *sighs* Will you calm down. I'm not accusing you because of it. *blushing* I was just wondering if that was what you were thinking was all.

I looked away when I said that while (Y/n) blinked his eyes as he was confused from this, thinking he was going to get slapped by me.

(Y/n): S-So... Y-You're not... mad?

I blushed even more and bit my lip slightly. I sighed and stood right back next to (Y/n) and held a firmer grip with his hand. (Y/n) looked at me curiously with what I was doing and then looked at him.

Noire: I... I may get embarrassed and uncomfortable when stuff like that happens unexpectedly, but I would never get mad at you because of... something out of your control... I... I love you...

(Y/n) blushes from this but then smiles from what I said. I look away again once more feeling embarrassed with what I said to him and then felt his lips kiss me on the cheek. My body tensed up from the feeling, making me blush more. I let out a slight yelp of surprise and jump away from (Y/n) a little bit and point at him.

Noire: D-D-D-D-D-Don't surprise me l-l-like that you idiot! I wasn't p-prepared for that!

(Y/n) chuckles from my reaction and places his hands behind his head and gives me that goofy smile of his with his eyes closed.

(Y/n): Because I love you, Noire. You're one of the ones I care for deeply and I want to be happy with you. Am I right, princess~?

I blush only to look away slightly, but still be able to look at (Y/n) and give my answer.

Noire: W-Well... I won't say that I "dislike" your affections... and even though I get really embarrassed at times... I still like it.

I give a small smile toward (Y/n) as he returned one back towards me. We were about to continue our walk home, until both (Y/n) and I heard a yell coming from nearby. It sounded that of a female.

(Y/n): That's probably not good...

Noire: Let's go check it out.

(Y/n): Agreed.

Both of us head towards where the sound originated from and hid around the corner of it. (Y/n) and I carefully look around the corner to see a girl was cornered by three thugs. They were ordering the woman to hand over her purse and thinking that they should do something more to her. (Y/n) groaned based on how he saw how the thugs were acting. (Y/n) got my attention and pointed upward, indicating they needed to get to the rooftops. I nod my head as (Y/n) generated a platform under us and began to raise it upward until we were able to get onto the rooftop easily. After moving to the middle of the roof, (Y/n) puts his bag down and pulls out his trench coat from the bag.

Noire: Let me guess, you're gonna take your Aura Knight persona on again?

(Y/n): Well, considering that no one else is gonna do something about it, I might as well help. Can't just jump in there looking like this, and so I need to change real quick.

I blush from what (Y/n) says and he looks at me wondering why I was blushing. After figuring out what he said, (Y/n) waved his hands to wipe the thought away.

(Y/n): No no. I have my clothes on from my time in your dimension under the clothes you see right now. I plan in advance with our current situation in case the enemy comes to attack us again by surprise.

(Y/n) finishes getting his normal clothes off and like he said, had his combat clothes on underneath. (Y/n) puts his trench coat on and brings out a pair of leather gloves from the pocket to the left and a pair of goggles in the right. He puts the goggles over his eyes and equips the gloves to each hand. (Y/n) flips the hood he had on his shirt over his head and brings out the scarf I made for him out of his inventory. (Y/n) wraps the scarf around his face to help it conceal his identity. With the scarf being the last piece he needed, (Y/n) looked at me and channeled his energy to his eyes. An (A/c) energy could be seen in the slight darkness that covered his face behind the scarf. The tips of the hanging scarf was being blown slightly in the wind. Had to be honest here, but at least (Y/n) does a better job on concealing his identity than B-Sha did from her side gig as Presto Mask from what I heard.

Aura Knight (Y/n): And now, I have switched from being (Y/n) and now become; Aura Knight!

(Y/n) or rather, Aura Knight, made a pose that seemed to be heroic, but just enough to look the part at least. Can't say that it wasn't funny with how different (Y/n) now acted.

Noire: *giggles* For someone who is seventeen-years-old, you sure do act like a kid at times.

(Y/n) shrugs and chuckles from what I said. He walks over and pats me on the shoulder. I could feel as if (Y/n) was smiling behind his disguise with what he says next.

Aura Knight (Y/n): You may see this as me acting like a kid, but I see it to give people some hope when no one else can. But even if there are people who need help everyday, I'm only one man... All I can do is for now is help those that need my help while I'm nearby.

After (Y/n) says that, the woman in the alley yelled louder for help that gained both of our attentions. It seemed the situation was getting worse as the seconds clocked by.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Duty calls. At least I have a special guest to see how I handle these thugs.

Noire: Just... Be careful...

(Y/n) looks at me and nods.

Aura Knight (Y/n): I will.

(Y/n) begins to walk over to the edge of the building we were on, summons some Energy Blades and tosses a few into the air. The ones (Y/n) had tossed up looked to be short blades, probably for close-quarters-combat. When the blades had been tossed up, they began to float in the air from (Y/n)'s manipulation over the energy that created them. When (Y/n) reaches to the edge of the roof, he calls down below to the thugs in the alley who were harassing the female.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Huh, I thought I smelled a few lowlifes attacking another woman. Miss me boys?

I could hear the thugs become confused and then yell out. It must mean that they remember their last encounter with (Y/n), but to them, Aura Knight.

Thug 1: Oh, not you again!!

Thug 2: Isn't this the fifth time you found us creep!?

Thug 3: He's just like Batman... only that this one is the real deal...

I give (Y/n) a look with what I had just heard, but kept quiet for now.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Yeah, figured it was you knuckle heads. Ever think about the name I gave you three for a gang name? "The Back Street Alley Boys?" 'Cause the way I see it, you three have done that a lot. Could start a band with that lousy name.

Thugs: We are not creating a band!

(Y/n) laughed at their reaction for a mere few seconds before becoming serious.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Okay, you know the drill of what's going to happen here. Either walk away now and save yourselves a trip to the station, or the opposite to that. Your choice.

The thugs seemed to be contemplating with their decision on what to do from what I could hear them discussing to each other. Upon making a decision, I could hear a couple of guns getting cocked and a knife being pulled out.

Thug 1: We are not running like a couple of goddamn chickens!

(Y/n) sighed from hearing this and facepalmed.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Why is that groups like you just love to cause mischief? Is it because this is the only way you three can truly get excited? If so, you three have some really sick minds going on up there.

I could hear the thugs get angrier after (Y/n) said that to them as bullets could be heard flying through the air. (Y/n) jumped up to go down into the alley. I saw him raise his hands before going out of my sight to see two of the floating Energy Blades fly into (Y/n)'s hands. Sounds of bullets being blocked could be heard on (Y/n)'s descent into the alley. I peek over the side, careful that no one notices me to watch what happens. One of the thugs charges in with a knife to try and slash at (Y/n). With me knowing about (Y/n)'s training, he was able to dodge each swing made toward him with ease. Blocking the next incoming swing, (Y/n) took the thug's arm and forced him to drop the knife and kicked it away. (Y/n) then pushed the thug to the wall and used an Energy Blade to stab through the coat that belonged to the thug and stab it into the wall. With this, the thug was stuck like this, but each attempt the thug tried to grab the Energy Blade, their hand would phase through the blade.

Thug 1: Now this just isn't fair...

Aura Knight (Y/n): To be honest with ya; If you do the crime, you have to do the time. This wouldn't happen if you people just learned your lessons...

A couple gun shots had gone off that hits the wall next to (Y/n), making him jump away to face the other two thugs.

Thug 2: Stand still you shit stain!

Aura Knight (Y/n): Really? I was standing still a couple seconds ago and yet you still missed... You must have the worst aims ever... Of all time.

Thug 3: Shut up and dance you monkey!

The thugs began to fire at (Y/n) as he would block or dodge the incoming bullets that came his way. (Y/n) reaches to the sky and I look up to see the other Energy blade flies down to (Y/n)'s hand and begins to block the bullets. The thugs fire until they run out of bullets in their guns and become shocked by this endeavor while (Y/n) chuckles at this and waves his index finger left and right.

Aura Knight (Y/n): Tsk, tsk, tsk. Seems some people lost count in how many bullets were left in their guns. Guess what that means?

Thug 3: Oh man...

Thug 2: Not again...!

Aura Knight (Y/n): You lucky winners get a beat down!

(Y/n) tosses his blades into the air and charges towards the thugs. One of the thugs try to prepare themselves by pulling an arm back to throw it at (Y/n), but he blocks it to then arm toss the thug over his shoulder and into an open dumpster. (Y/n) rushes over to close the lids of the dumpster and calls his blades back down to his hands. Using each blade, (Y/n) stabs the lids and then through the dumpster itself, trapping the thug inside. The dumpster shakes and bangs as the thug soon realizes they couldn't get out. (Y/n) turned to the last thug and walked up to them. The thug was shaking in a nervous way while (Y/n) looked at the thug.

Aura Knight (Y/n): I believe you know the drill?

Thug 3: *sighs* I get knocked out...?

(Y/n) nods his head and the thug sighed and turned to a pole to knock themself out. Guessing from the many encounters with having to face (Y/n), fighting back when it was only one of them left was pointless at that point. (Y/n) heads over to the female to assess the situation and see what harm was brought to the girl. I decided to get closer by jumping down so that I could hear what is going on. I could see that (Y/n) had brought the female to sit against the wall and joined her in sitting down.

Aura Knight (Y/n): You okay?

Female: Y-Yes... I am. I-I thought no one was gonna save me from those thugs... But yet... Here you are... A-Are you the vigilante that's been popping up on the news...? Are... Are you this... Aura Knight...?

This came as a surprise to me that this information about (Y/n) being on the news as his hero persona.

Noire: (Thoughts) The news? Why haven't we heard anything about this? Hmm... I have a lot of questions for (Y/n) later.

(Y/n) nods his head to answer the female on her question.

Aura Knight (Y/n): As a matter of fact. Yes, I am. Hmm... they did a number on you... Your face that is...

Female: It hurts...

Aura Knight (Y/n): Then allow me. I wish to help fix what harm they brought to you. That is, if you'll allow me?

The female looked hesitant on how to decide this, but nodded her head at (Y/n)'s offer. (Y/n) channeled his energy to activate the Healing skill and began to slowly heal the female's wounds. After he was done, the female felt the places where she was attacked and was surprised with the outcome.

Female: T-The pain...! It's gone!

Aura Knight (Y/n): I love hearing that every time.

Female: I-I didn't believe what some of the the victims you saved was true! You really can heal people!

Aura Knight (Y/n): Seeing is actually believing Miss. Now, could you make a call to the police? These knuckleheads need to be detained again...

The female nods and pulls out her phone to begin calling the police. Even after the police have been called, (Y/n) stays with the woman to keep her company. I think about all that I have witnessed in this one moment (Y/n) had done just to help someone in need. Yet, he's been doing it longer than just one night it seemed. (Y/n) has been helping others and being mentioned on the news, but myself and the others haven't heard a thing about this... I was beginning to think that (Y/n) must have been keeping this a secret and making sure no word would ever get to us. But from seeing (Y/n) wanting to go out of his way to continue to help others, seemed to bring a smile to my face for who he is. Like in this world, he was their CPU or something. The sirens of a police car could be heard as (Y/n) got up from his spot on the wall and dust his coat off. The sirens seemed to be closer than they seemed as a car stops near the alley the fight took place quickly. Lights had flooded down the alley as the door on the driver's side opens up and the officer in the car slides across the hood of the car. The officer that was running into the alley seemed persistent on approaching the crime scene.

Aura Knight (Y/n): And that's my cue to leave. The police seem to be very persistent on wanting to catch me as of late. Be sure to leave a comment to the-

When (Y/n) was about to leave, he was suddenly handcuffed to a pole by the female he saved! (Y/n) becomes shocked by what happens.

Aura Knight (Y/n): W-What?!

The female chuckles at (Y/n)'s predicament and heads over to the approaching officer. The female then salutes to the officer with a smirk on her face.

Female: Captain! The trap worked! I have him handcuffed to the pole!

Both me and (Y/n) become surprised by hearing this as the lights begin to dim down from the car that produced them.

???: Good work. I didn't think this would be THAT easy. Wish I thought of it sooner. Would have made my time easier.

The voice seemed familiar to me and (Y/n) as the thug trapped to the wall yelled at the two police officers. The voice that belonged to the captain sounded like a female's voice.

Thug 1: Okay! We did like you wanted, better be worth the humiliation we went through! Just get whatever this blade is off me already!

I think to myself hearing what's going on and come to a conclusion. The attack on the woman was an act and a well thought out one at that. The police had enlisted these thugs to be part of this in order to lure (Y/n) or in this case, "Aura Knight" to appear and help the woman. The now known officer to be the captain looked at the thug.

Captain ???: We will. But I have questions and answers to find out first.

The captain looked at the female officer to talk to her now.

Captain ???: Now then, what could you find out from when you were "rescued?"

The captain asked the female officer that question.

Female officer: Just like what the victims that were saved by this "Aura Knight" from time and time again had said. They were saved by a person with unnatural powers.

Captain ??? And? What were the results that were shown in the fight you witnessed?

The female officer looked at (Y/n) and had a smirk on her face. (Y/n) gritted his teeth at feeling betrayed.

Female officer: This individual can seem to control a specific kind of energy that created the blades you see here, and was able to instantly heal my wounds that were inflicted to me. It was a strange feeling when it happened, but after he was done healing me, I was good as new. As if the attacks I had received didn't happen at all. I wouldn't be able to explain it more than how it felt.

This had intrigued the captain in what was informed to her on the situation.

Captain ???: Interesting. I wish to talk to this person myself.

The captain could be seen walking toward (Y/n) closer. The captain started to come out clearer the more the lights dimmed away. When my vision had returned from the lights turning off, I became shocked at who the captain of the police for this town was as it must have been the same thing for (Y/n). The captain that was approaching looked to be about 27-years-old with long brown hair. The captain had a white shirt and black pants on with a blue trench coat that had fur at the bottom of the coat and a belt to go with it. When she walked to (Y/n), each step contained confidence in each step. She had a black hat that had a couple of badges on it that were both gold, one being a regular one and the other showing a hand that meant stop. The captain takes her hat off to reveal a signature look that was more right with who we were seeing. A green leafy bow was on the left side of her head as some of her hair was tied into a ponytail. The captain had green eyes and was wear a pair of black rimmed glasses. The person I was seeing, was to be Earth's version of IF.

Captain IF: So, we meet at last, "Aura Knight."

Aura Knight (Y/n): I-IFFY?!

Captain IF: That's "Captain" IF to you punk. Don't know how you know that nickname, but enough about me. Let's see just who you are?

IF reached for the hood that helped cover (Y/n)'s identity, but had her hand smacked away by (Y/n)'s free hand.

Aura Knight (Y/n): As if I'll let you. Don't you think a person keeps who they are a secret for a reason?

Captain IF: And my reason is that you have something to hide. Why else hide who you are?

Aura Knight (Y/n): You want to know? I chose to help those that can't defend themselves when no one else can. I may hide who I am, but my reason for doing all of this is because I care about what happens to those that need help or get hurt. I could use my gift for many other things with what I can do, but yet I decide to use them for good. Tell me, have you ever heard of me breaking into a bank or committing a crime for my own gain?

IF scoffs at what (Y/n) said and pokes at his chest.

Captain IF: I think I know why you do this. Just to give people a false sense of belief in you, get people to be comfortable enough with your presence and when your reason becomes to much for you...

IF claps her hands in front of his face. Making (Y/n) jump in surprise.

Captain IF: That's when you'll decide to commit a crime.

(Y/n) groaned when IF said that placed a hand on his hip and looked at her.

Aura Knight (Y/n): You know, I can very much escape when I basically want to. But I choose to stay here and have a talk about the problem between us.

IF became confused with what (Y/n) said and leans against the wall.

Captain IF: Hmm... How so? What do you mean?

Aura Knight (Y/n): You don't think I know how dangerous I could be? Given with what I know and do? I have seen many, many things you would never dream of or even experience. If you have even seen HALF of the things I've experience, this would be nothing, but child's play. I am trying to do good with my powers. I'm trying to be prepared and train myself for any dangers that come to me and those I love. I'm afraid, that if I don't train hard enough, I'm afraid I'll lose everyone I hold dear to me.

IF looked intrigued with what (Y/n) said as he looked up to the sky. (Y/n) took a deep breath and placed a hand to his forehead and sighed. I look at (Y/n) from a distance while watching this happen and hold my shirt where my heart is located. I felt bad with what (Y/n) was having to go through as I remember when danger came to the stadium at the ballgame, he was forced to hurt those he cares about. (Y/n) removes his hand from his head to look at IF once more.

Aura Knight (Y/n): I tell you all this, because you remind me of someone close to me. And I do this because I hope that you might understand from what I say is the truth... I have nothing that can prove my innocence, prove what I say is true or a lie, or anything of the sort... All I can do right now, is give you my trust and that's it... My family always comes first and it always comes last. My family... My friends... means everything to me... no matter what...

IF had a look of curiosity while (Y/n) looked down and used the pole he was handcuffed to and leaned against it. If only the others knew what I was seeing here, if they did, I have a feeling their hearts would hurt like mine is at the moment. I then see IF reaching slowly for (Y/n)'s hood, but holds back and instead, pulls out a set of keys. and begins to unlock the cuffs on (Y/n). (Y/n) became confused when this happened and looked at IF, rubbing his wrist to loosen it out.

Female officer: Captain?! What are you doing?!

Captain IF: I may not know who the hell you even are, but don't think I trust you even for a second. I've decided to catch you on my own terms, and tonight just isn't it. You remind me of someone I know and...

IF becomes quiet and then grows a serious face.

Captain IF: Look! Just get the hell out of my sights before I change my mind!!

In just the short amount of time (Y/n) had talked to this world's version of IF, he was able to convince her with words alone. It's because he had nothing to hide with his reasons why he started doing this. Without giving a second thought, (Y/n) came my way, turned the corner and joined me in hiding. He was surprised I was this close when it happened. Before we had a chance to talk, we heard a commotion going on with the female officer and IF.

Female officer: Why did you let him go like that?! We had that the person where we wanted him! You were so close on seeing who he was!

Captain IF: You don't think I know that!? I have my own reasons!

Me and (Y/n) peeked around the corner to watch the two talk. Being careful to not be seen.

Female officer: But this was going to be your big break! Weren't you at least a bit curious on who the hell he was?!

Captain IF: Of course I was! But I decide when the hell I feel like catching that punk! Besides...

IF looked away from the female officer and sighed.

Captain IF: What that guy said... reminded me of someone I need to make a visit to...

Female Officer: B-But Captain... *sighs* Okay... I understand

With their talk being done now, IF and the female officer begin to leave. They gather the thugs they had used and put them into the police vehicle, get into the themselves and drive off. (Y/n) sighs and pulls his hood down as we sat on the ground together and then removes his goggles as well. He drags his fingers through his hair and looks at me.

(Y/n): I'm guessing... you heard all that just now...?

I look at (Y/n) and nod my head to answer him.

Noire: Y-Yeah... I did...

(Y/n) takes a deep breath and sighs. I continued to look at him and held his hand softly.

Noire: (Y/n)... Why did-

(Y/n): If there's one thing that's hard for me... It's telling those I care for what I truly feel deep down face to face... The only time I can let what I say out is when can't avoid from talking about it. The only time I'm able to, is when I'm pushed into a corner so far, that my true feelings surface... When I told my mother my plans for the future, when my ideals and dreams are on the line, and when I confessed my feelings to you, Neptune and Blanc...

(Y/n) squeezed my hand softly and I looked at him with wonder.

(Y/n): When I had to toss you four in the stadium like that on Discord's orders, it REALLY pissed me off when your lives were being threatened... I wanted nothing more than be forced to follow Discord's orders... But if I didn't then... then...

I stopped (Y/n) with where he was going and had him look at me.

Noire: I can see where you're going with this... But look at me... I'm here. Neptune, Blanc and Vert are still here in this world with us too. We all don't like being forced to do something, and it really, REALLY sucks... But we know you didn't want to do it, and that's okay. I know you wouldn't hurt us on your own choice.

(Y/n) looked at me in awe from my words and suddenly hugged me.

(Y/n): Thank you... Noire...

I looked at (Y/n), blushing hard and smiled as I hugged him back.

Noire: You're welcome, (Y/n). Hey, what time is it by the way?

Looking at the time, it had become late as it was 12:30 a.m. at night and I let out a soft yawn. When I did, it showed how tired (Y/n) was as he yawned also. We looked at each other and smiled before standing up together.

Noire: Come on, (Y/n). Let's go home.

(Y/n) nodded his head and smiled at me.

(Y/n): Yeah.

We were about to leave the alley until a small creature jumped out in front of us. Upon a closer look, the creature turned out to be a small black and white husky. The dog was barking at both me and (Y/n) with its tail wagging fast. (Y/n) decides to pick the small husky up as it stuck its tongue out, panting in a cute way.

(Y/n): Well, hello there little fella.

Husky: Yip!

(Y/n): What's a husky like you doing here in this alley? Huh?

(Y/n) takes a closer look and I joined in to see that the husky didn't have a collar to indicate a name or who the husky belonged to. The husky then licked (Y/n)'s nose and giggled because of it. (Y/n) looks at me and smiles.

(Y/n): Oh my god, Noire, we have to take this husky home with us. I've always wanted a husky.

I become shocked with what (Y/n) said and shook my head.

Noire: W-What?! N-No we can't! We can't just take a dog we just met home with us! How would we even explain this?!

(Y/n): Aww... Come one...! You going to say no to such a cute husky like this...?!

(Y/n) then holds the husky in front of me as it stared at me in the eyes and licked my nose. It was wagging it's tail happily seeing me.

Noire: No matter how long this dog looks at me...

The husky kept staring at me, trying to be as cute as possible.

Husky: Yip! Yip!

Noire: There is no way, we are taking... This cute little dog...!

I felt myself unconsciously petting the husky and had a smile on my face. When I realize what I'm doing, I immediately stop petting the husky and clear my throat out to recompose myself.

Noire: Now, put the dog down (Y/n). There's no way we can convince the others, more importantly your mother, to keep a dog. Plus the longer we stay here, the more late it'll get.

(Y/n): Aww... Okay...

(Y/n) became sad and puts the husky down. He then pets it before standing up.

(Y/n): We have to go now... Sorry we have to leave so soon...

I was sad to make (Y/n) leave the husky here, but how would we explain about bringing a dog home with us. Before we left the alley, (Y/n) decided to change back into his regular clothes to make sure no one recognizes his signature look for Aura Knight. The husky barked at us and wagged its tail while watching us leave the area.

Thirty minutes later...

Third person view.

Location: (L/n) Residence.

After thirty minutes of walking, both Noire and (Y/n) reach near the (L/n) residence as they were just three minutes away from being there. But during their time when Noire and (Y/n) were walking, (Y/n) would look behind his back each time. Noire felt curious why (Y/n) kept looking behind him on their way home and decided to ask him.

Noire: (Y/n)? What's wrong? You keep looking behind you for something.

(Y/n) looked at Noire and scratched the back of his head.

(Y/n): Hmm... I don't know... I keep getting the feeling we're being followed, but I don't see anyone when I look behind me... It's very strange...

Noire decided to take a look herself, but couldn't see anything out of the ordinary.

Noire: Could you maybe be on edge a little bit after getting tricked in the alley earlier?

(Y/n): Hmm... Maybe...

They continued to walk to (Y/n)'s house, but after (Y/n) takes three steps, he trips over and falls on his face. The culprit for causing (Y/n)'s fall, was the husky they both met earlier.

Husky: Yip! Yip! *pants*

Noire: W-What the?? It's that husky from earlier... Did he follow us...?

(Y/n) lifted his face from the ground, but soon gets pushed from the slight impact the husky did and got on top of (Y/n). The husky began to lick (Y/n)'s face to make him laugh.

(Y/n): H-Hey! Stop that you adorable mutt. Ha ha. Quit it. *giggles*

Seeing this happen to (Y/n), was pretty funny being attacked by a small husky through licking. It was funny enough to even make Noire giggle at this. After the husky was done licking (Y/n)'s face, it came over to look up at Noire, letting it's tongue out to pant while wagging its tail. Noire could tell the husky wanted attention from her. She decided to pick the husky up and play with him for a bit.

Noire: You know, for a small, cute pup like you, you're pretty lovable when persistent.

Husky: Yip! Yip!

The husky barked and licked Noire's cheek and made her giggle.

Noire: You remind me of a certain cat that helped protected me one time I met in my dimension little fella.

(Y/n) looked at Noire when she said this and became intrigued.

(Y/n): Really? What happened?

Noire: Well, during a time where our world had been rewritten by an unknown force, a small cat about this husky's height was able to fool the Lastation soldiers.

(Y/n): Oh yeah, during my time when I had became a girl, Blanc told me about Kurome. But I never got to hear what happened when the world was rewritten...

Noire: Then that'll help speed this along then. You see, Kurome used the fight we first had with Gold Third and used our lost in battle against them to change our world just slightly. Tell me, have you seen the golden structures in Gamindustri?

(Y/n) thought for a second and nodded.

(Y/n): Yeah. I always wondered what those were things really.

Noire: We call those the Golden Summits. Each tower contained a source of power that was given to each Gold Third member. At the time, when their golden crystals were intact, their power was able to rival ours. It would turn faith into a new source of energy that kept them strong. By shattering it, they still kept their powers, but got weakened as a result. But let's get to what you really wanted to hear. During the time when the world had been rewritten, for some strange reason, I had been branded a criminal and no one didn't know what a CPU was. Because of that, I was chased by the soldiers and forced into hiding. Who really saved me when I had nowhere else to go, was K-Sha when I had collapsed from exhaustion and damaged when facing my first delusionary monster.

(Y/n): Wow. So, what happened to those golden crystals?

Noire: When we had a tough battle against a robot named Affimojas, he had a trick up his robot sleeve as his sword contained an Anti-Crystal to weaken us. With the help of Gold Third working with Histoire, they were able to make a new type of power that awakened a new form for us.

(Y/n): You must mean the Next Form?

Noire nods her head at (Y/n)'s deduction.

Noire: Correct. Guess you heard that from Blanc as well?

(Y/n): Well, Blanc had transformed into it when fighting a robot in Lowee at one of Kinja's testing sights. This was when Rom and Ram had been kidnapped. I didn't get to see her form since I was afflicted with a blinding effect when I turned back to normal. So far, I've only seen your HDD forms.

Noire: True... Given our current power, we may be able to access HDD with your help, but without an actual Share Crystal, it's impossible...

They both look down feeling sad by this, but (Y/n) had a thought real quick with what Noire said.

(Y/n): Well... There is a way, but... Only Neptune can access it.

Noire become intrigued when (Y/n) mentioned this and pulls out a black box from his inventory.

Noire: What's that?

(Y/n): Remember when I saved you girls at Dionix's base?

Noire: Yeah?

(Y/n): This black box has stored up Share Energy that belongs to Planeptune from Histoire's help. I had to use it the first time when facing you four in your Chaos Forms. This replenished my power to transform into Guardian again. I call it; The Share Crystal Generator.

Noire: Really? But the reason you say that it'll allow Neptune to access her Next Form, is because of the energy contained in it is from Planeptune?

(Y/n) nods his head feeling sorry about it. Noire places the husky down and looks at (Y/n).

Noire: I'm not mad or anything with what had to be done. I'm glad you made preparations like this when knowing your own weaknesses. At least if we need to even the odds, Neptune will have a chance to help make that happen.

(Y/n) tilts his head with confusion from what Noire said, given that Neptune acts very childish most of the time.

Noire: Oh right, you don't know much about our transformations. You see, when we CPUs transform into our goddess forms, we go through a change in our personalities as well. We may usually see Neptune acting very childish, but remember the times when she transforms into Purple Heart?

(Y/n): Yeah. But wait... she acts more mature than how she normally does in her human form. Is that what you mean by that whole personality shift?

Noire: Correct. Just like when you transform into Guardian. You become more serious and confident when you transform, but right here and now, I see the person I... Well, you know...

(Y/n): Fell in love with, right~?

Noire blushed hard and decide to toss (Y/n) into a wall. His body slides down to where (Y/n)'s upside down. The husky runs over and begins to lick (Y/n)'s cheek again. It looks at (Y/n) wagging it's tail happily.

Husky: Yip! Yip!

(Y/n): What is it with people tossing me into walls...? That seems to be a recurring thing that's been happening for some reason...

Noire: S-Stop saying stupid things like that, and then it won't happen!

The husky barks while (Y/n) gets back on his feet to yawns. The husky looked at (Y/n) and began to yawn as well, falling asleep on the ground. (Y/n) looks at Noire and gestures at the sleeping husky. Seeing that it followed them this far for the past thirty minutes, Noire sighed seeing this. She walks over to pick the pup up in her arms and held the husky softly to not wake it up.

Noire: I believe you'll handle with the explanations?

(Y/n): I'll think of something. Plus, I think Abby would love a puppy.

Noire: But what should we name him?

(Y/n) took a close look at the husky and thought about it for a minute.

(Y/n): Considering this fella was able to hide and follow us this close. Why not Shadow?

Noire tilted her head being confused slightly.

(Y/n): You know how the light casts a shadow and no matter what you do, it's always connected to you to follow where you go?

Noire: Yeah. Oh wait, now I get it. Yeah, that does seem like a good name for him.

(Y/n): Glad you like it. *yawns* Jeez... I'm so tired... Let's hurry and get to bed already...

(Insert Pray by Haruka Chisuga)

Noire nods her head and walks with (Y/n) to the house. Upon entering it, they could see that the other CPUs have fallen asleep and left the hard chair left to choose from. Noire sighed at he luck while (Y/n) got her attention.

(Y/n): Want to share my bed again for the night?

Noire blushed and then nodded her head softly. Both of them separate to go change into their pajamas before meeting up in (Y/n)'s room. Noire puts the now named Shadow on top of a pillow to act as a bed for the pup before getting under the covers with (Y/n). Noire cuddles close to (Y/n) and looks at him with a blush on her face.

Noire: I-I'm only getting close to you because it's cold. Nothing else. So, don't say anything...

(Y/n) looked at Noire and chuckled softly and wrapped his arms around her.

(Y/n): Sure thing. Goodnight Noire.

Noire: Goodnight, (Y/n).

Both of them fall asleep quickly given how tired they were. But unknown to them, someone else other than Shadow had followed them. Outside the house, being a few blocks away on top of another. A cloaking field begins to deactivate to show Mirasashiro. He looked at the (L/n) house from a distance with a determined look.

Mirasashiro: So, you were here in this dimension the whole time, eh brat?

Mira sighs in content and grew serious now.

Mirasashiro: I must prepare and be ready...

Mira brings his left arm up and presses a button. An electric current surrounds him and disappears into the dead of night.

To be continued...

Skill update:

Energy Blades: From his time being able to practice his powers in creating the blades, (Y/n) is able to create blades easier and learned how to control them with his Energy Manipulation.