Blanc's point of view.

Thursday, November 17, 20XX

Location: (L/n) Residence.

Time: Morning

I wake up on the couch after last night's events as I was sharing the couch with Neptune. Noire was in the comfy chair again, while Vert was in the hard chair. The events from three nights before go through my head with what I can remember. (Y/n) had went to the mall to stop our enemies due to attacking innocent people there. What worried him more was that, IF from this world had came over and is apparently his and Abby's step-aunt and got a call to go to said mall earlier. It was a long night with having to stop a device from turning everyone in the city into chaos type beings, (Y/n) having to fight Discord all by himself and then him almost dying by a construction vehicle. In the end, (Y/n) was able to survive from Mirasashiro's help, but fell into a coma like state again. What I couldn't understand though was: Why did one of our enemies help us and protect (Y/n)...?

Blanc: This is turning into one weird stay here in (Y/n)'s world...

(Insert To the beginning by Kalafina)

After getting used to waking up from my sleep, I decide to get up and walk around. I went up to (Y/n)'s room to check up on (Y/n)'s condition. When I went in I could see that (Y/n) was still asleep with Shadow sleeping next to him still. I go to the left side of (Y/n)'s bed and look at him. Shadow wakes up from feeling the bed shift from me sitting down. He yawns before heading towards me to lie down next to me. I pet the little husky softly as he seemed to enjoy it, but petting Shadow wasn't the reason I came up here in the first place. I looked toward (Y/n) and saw that he was still sleeping. The reason for this is because of his communicator. On it, read the status effect he had, telling us he was in a coma. We couldn't hide this from Abby when she found out, but Abby is trying to be strong, knowing her brother will come out of this sooner or later.

Blanc: Oh, (Y/n)... What are we gonna do with you...? Last time you got this, you were out for twelve days... We were worried for what happened to you. Now, you're stuck in the same effect again...

Before we came to earth, (Y/n) had finished his fight with Dionix for the first time and had gotten this same effect from last time. Many of us would visit the hospital in Planeptune, to not just visit and check up on (Y/n), but protect him if the enemy showed up again. When I had visited the hospital with Rom and Ram, my sisters would draw pictures for (Y/n) to wake up to, but it would have gotten in the way of the doctor's work. The (Y/n) I had saw being awake and showing his care for others is what makes up for who he is. Even if Dionix and (Y/n) are two people connected by fate, (Y/n) is far different from who Dionix is. I heard someone walk in through the doorway and saw it was Iris who sat on the other side of (Y/n)'s bed. She had a look of being worried for her son's health.

Iris: How is he...?

Blanc: No signs of (Y/n) waking up yet Iris... When he got this effect last time, it lasted up to twelve days.

Iris: T-Twelve days??

Blanc: Yes. Back then, we didn't know when (Y/n) would recover from it... So, it was the waiting game for us. Now it's happening again.

Iris: Blanc... Let me ask you something...?

I became curious on what Iris wanted to ask me as I nodded my head to let her ask.

Iris: H-How... can you stay calm, even when things like this happen...?

I look at Iris curiously and give my answer.

Blanc: In my time being the current CPU of Lowee, there is always going to be situations here and there that will bring hard times to those close to me. But someone must remain calm during this situation we are dealing with now. If (Y/n) was the one awake and you were in his place being in a coma, he would need to stay calm for Abby's sake.

Iris looks at Blanc and smiles at her words of guidance. The doorbell suddenly goes off, making both Blanc and Iris curious on who was here. Both of them head downstairs, seeing the CPUs had been woken up by the sound.

Neptune: Can someone hit the snooze...? I'm not ready to wake up yet...

Noire: Who's at the door...?

Iris goes to the door and opens it. On the other side, stood Earth's version of IF with someone else next to her, looking around the environment.

Iris: Oh, Iffy. I didn't expect you two to be here this early.

Captain IF: Why wouldn't we? We care about your family Iris. We became good friends with you and your family while looking for (Y/n). It's the least we can do to help out here too. Isn't that right hun?

IF turns to the woman next to her, but isn't paying attention.

???: We should get a house somewhere like this Iffy. It's soooo peaceful here~

IF sighs and Iris chuckles from seeing this. Blanc joins up with Iris at the door to see who has arrived.

Blanc: Hello IF, I believe you've brought the doctor you and Iris talked about?

Captain IF: Yeah, I did. She's right here. Compa, the door's open now. We can go in.

Blanc: W-Wait, Compa??

After IF gets the other female's attention, she turns around and surprises me on who she is. It was indeed Compa, but not the one me and the others actually know. This version of Compa was from Earth, just like this IF here. The Compa I see, looks to be about twenty six-years-old. Compa wears the same type of sweater and headband I would normally see on the one in the Hyper dimension, but she is wearing a pair of brown pants, a regular pink purse over her shoulder and a pair of white boots. She carries a regular sized medical bag in her hands by the bags handles.

Doctor Compa: Um... Have we met before...?

Captain IF: No, hun. Things will... be explained... I promise, but first we need to get inside.

Doctor Compa: Okay, Iffy.

Blanc: Um... If you don't mind me asking... You called Compa, "hun." Why?

IF blushed when I asked that making me all the more curious. Before IF could answer me, Compa was the one who answered first.

Doctor Compa: *giggles* She calls me that sometimes because we're married.

This brought a great shock to me from hearing that as IF turned to Compa with a blush on her face.

Captain IF: C-Compa...!

Doctor Compa: *giggles* Well, it's true.

As I watched IF become embarrassed slightly from Compa mentioning their relationship status on being married, it was weird to see the two who were our friends in another dimension being married to each other. Though, no one can't judge who a person can or can't love.

Blanc: (Thoughts) If I know how my friends... Neptune, Noire, Vert and (Y/n), whenever he wakes up, will be surprised by hearing that not only is IF an Aunt to him now... But now Compa being his Aunt too. Not to mention being married to each other for that matter...

After we let IF and Compa in, Neptune, Noire and Vert had just finished waking up and noticed who arrived. IF wasn't a surprise, but to my intuition, I was right about them being shocked on seeing Compa here. When Compa had told them that she was married to IF, Noire was shocked from hearing this, Vert had a nosebleed and Neptune... began to laugh until she fell to the ground.

Noire: I... I can't say I'm surprised... But, congratulations.

Vert: And the shipping of female characters begins~ Let the Yuri romance commence~!

Neptune: Ha ha! Hahahahahaha ha ha haaaa! Oh man, this is too much!

IF becomes more embarrassed as Iris whacks Neptune and Vert on their heads. They both look up with Iris, as uses what (Y/n) calls it her devil mode, frightening Neptune and Vert with what she says.

Iris: Neppy~ It isn't nice to laugh at friends who love each other very much~ Do you need me to explain why you shouldn't make fun of their love~?

Neptune becomes scared from Iris saying that and shakes her head.

Neptune: N-No ma'am! I'm completely cool! I'm cooler than cool, I'm basically frozen here. In fact, I'm sooooo cool, I would be cooling faster than my hot pockets~

Iris: And Vert~ It's nice you think they both are a good couple~ But don't over do it too much~ Okay~?

Vert: Y-Yes... I understand completely.

After Neptune and Vert got an earful by Iris, another person joins in the group as a certain tiny feet belonged to a little girl.

Abby: Aunt Compa!

Abby ran up to Compa and was embraced by her in a hug. Compa had a smile in being able to hug Abby.

Doctor Compa: Hi Abby. How are you?

Abby: I'm okay. But Onii-chan is...

Before Abby could talk any further, Compa stopped Abby and gave a soft smile to her. Abby could be seen with some tears from knowing that (Y/n) is unconscious again.

Doctor Compa: Don't worry Abby, that's why I'm here. You're brother is in good hands dear.

Abby: O-Okay...

Compa sets Abby down and faces towards Iris and the rest of us.

Doctor Compa: So... What's happened to (Y/n)...?

It took some time to catch Compa up to speed on the situation from what happened last night and what's been going on before that. By the time we get close to finishing up on explaining, Iris had went with Abby to take her to school and Jasper, Iris's husband, went to work. We explained to Compa that myself and the other CPUs she sees in the room are from another dimension and everything we experienced with (Y/n) there. We tell her that there are dangerous situations that could happen with us being here, but trying to take the fight back in the other dimension when we can. Compa looks at IF, trying to gain confirmation about what we say by giving a nod. Meaning she has seen what we explained that this is all true. Any sane person wouldn't listen to what we would say, unless someone they know can confirm that.

Captain IF: Hun... I don't know how to explain this any better than these girls can... But I have seen (Y/n) fight and what he can do... What he told me... That the only way to believe in what someone says, is that "Seeing is believing." After what happened a few nights ago... I couldn't be more believing than how I am now in what I witnessed...

Compa kept looking at IF and hummed while nodding to show that she can agree to that. Compa stands up and grabs the medical bag.

Doctor Compa: So... Where's (Y/n) at?

We guide Compa up to (Y/n)'s room and explain his condition as thoroughly as we could. When Compa gets a good idea, she asks for everyone to stay outside of the room to let her focus. When we head downstairs, Iris was just walking in the door and came up to us.

Iris: Well?

Captain IF: Be calm, Iris. Compa just went in and is checking on (Y/n) as we speak. It'll be a few hours before she comes out, but he's in good hands.

Iris smiled hearing this new and sighed in relief. She hugs IF, who which returns it to comfort her.

Iris: H-He almost died... IF... I almost...

Captain IF: Hey, hey. Calm down. Everything is okay now. Compa is going to do her best to help out here. Okay?

Iris nods her head and breaks from the hug. For a while, we wait and do what we can to pass the time with IF readjusting the hat she wears. When Compa finally comes downstairs, we go to her to hear what she could tell us about (Y/n)'s condition.

Iris: Compa... How is-?

Doctor Compa: He's going to be fine Iris. From getting a good look at your son, he's going to be just fine. He'll need rest to regain strength due to the damage he got in his fight, but he'll be okay for sure. You have nothing to worry about Iris.

Iris sighed in relief from hearing the news, knowing that Compa could be trusted and took her word for it.

Doctor Compa: Plus, on the bright side, (Y/n) seems to be having a nice dream before I left the room. Mentioned someone by the name... Uh... "Ivory," was it?

This brought a shock to most of us from hearing (Y/n) having more dreams of Ivory. IF and Compa became curious by this and wondered why we reacted this way and explained to them what has been happening for a while.

Captain IF: So... (Y/n) has been seeing something that we all can't see, and yet is able to have a normal like conversation with said imagination?

Doctor Compa: And that he's been having dreams about Ivory for some time now?

Neptune: Pretty much.

Blanc: Yes. We don't know why it started happening, but it began after we entered this dimension six days in. It wasn't after (Y/n) told us a month and a half later that it's been happening to him.

Vert: Not only that, but after some time the dream had happened, he began to see Ivory outside his dreams. Being able to have conversations with her when she appeared.

Iris: But (Y/n) first had Ivory when he was very young, yet an imagination just comes back after all this time... I don't know why.

Captain IF: Huh... That IS very strange.

Compa had a confused look on her face when given all this information.

Doctor Compa: Hmm... Something's weird about it though...

Iris had a confused look on her face.

Iris: What do you mean Compa?

Doctor Compa: From what I'm being told, he's having recurring dreams of said imaginary friend, but hasn't seen or heard of her for years.

Noire: Yeah? What about it?

Doctor Compa: How could (Y/n) instantly dream of an imaginary friend if he hasn't thought of her in a long time? On top of that, a person would have to keep thinking about said imaginary friend all day, but is having dreams every so often. But the true question is this, if (Y/n)'s fight happened a few nights ago and is the last thing he remembers, why is he still dreaming about Ivory still...?

It took some time for the others to catch on, but finally understand where Compa is coming from this.

Captain IF: C-Compa... You're not suggesting...

Doctor Compa: I mean, it's only a hypothesis based on what we heard... But, could the dreams (Y/n) is experiencing being manipulated by someone...?

It was a big thought to think about, but after all that's been happening, it wasn't a bad thought to go by to make sense of it. But the question is... Who was manipulating (Y/n) in his sleep...?

Earlier...

Third person view.

After everyone was out of the room, Compa began to work on checking (Y/n)'s conditions by going to his bedside. Standing on the other side of the bed, Ivory looked at (Y/n) and sighed from him being in this state.

Ivory: (Y/n)... If only you knew the real reason why you see these dreams... The dreams that involve me and you... But just showing you about us, won't help you unless you see more than this... You need to know EVERYTHING.

Ivory says this as she turns into glowing dusts and enters the crystal around (Y/n)'s neck, making it glow. Compa notices this and tilts her head.

Doctor Compa: Huh... What a pretty glow it has. I'm sure it's nothing.

Shadow yawned and makes Compa laugh with how cute he was too her.

(Y/n)'s point of view.

Inside (Y/n)'s dreams...

Blades clashed against each other as there was a crowd cheering. The area around illuminates to where I was in a fight against a random male who has a smile on his face. The male has brown hair placed into a ponytail. He has an average build to them like me and wears some clothing that matches with everyone else around me. The male held their sword in a backhanded stance while I, preferably Shalla, holds his blade normally with two hands, for which was the Sapphire Spirit. I wanted to ask why I was in the middle of a group, but I have no control in these damn dreams!

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Good grief... Where the hell am I now?!

I heard laughing coming from the male across from Shalla.

???: Come on, Shalla! Give me a good challenge!

Shalla/(Y/n): Ha! As if you could give me a challenge Aiden! You always keep using that sword of yours in a bad position.

Aiden: Hey! My technique is a legitimate strategy!

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Aiden, huh...? I wonder how this fight will end...?

As I kept watching, I could feel my body move on it's own as if I was making the moves and attacks myself. Shalla makes an overhead swing with Aiden dodging to the right of my vision. Shalla turns his blade and swings it to his right, while Aiden blocks the attack and laughs.

Aiden: Come on! Give me a challenge!

Shalla/(Y/n): Whatever idiot.

Aiden: I'm not an idiot! I'm just a challenge seeking kind of guy.

Shalla/(Y/n): Who by fact IS an idiot.

Aiden: Not necessary, Shalla!

Aiden makes quick work with his feet and would jump from side to side quickly, but Shalla was able to keep with Aiden's speed. When Aiden gets close enough, he raises his blade high to make Shalla hold his sword to block it. But the attack was a feint, as Aiden shifted his attack to be at Shalla's leg. The attack connects as Shalla falls onto one knee and grits his teeth.

Shalla/(Y/n): Cheeky little shit...!

Aiden: Come on, Shalla. I know you can do better than that.

Aiden taunts Shalla and makes him get pissed off a little. Shalla finds his balance and gets onto both feet and readies his blade again. Aiden twirls his blade and begins to charge in toward Shalla once more. I could feel energy trying to be pushed into the sword from Shalla. Shalla swings the blade left and right towards Aiden's feet who dodges the them while approaching Shalla. Shalla cuts the flow of energy and resumes to blocking, when Aiden makes a downward swing attack. I feel Shalla's actions as he jumps to the side, but circle around Aiden to get behind him. Aiden becomes surprised by this as Shalla wraps an arm under under Aiden's shoulder, channeling energy to increase his strength. Shalla lifts Aiden up and tosses him into the air, making Aiden land out of the ring of people onto his back. People chuckle at the turn of events, as Aiden sits up from landing hard on his back. He turns around and points at Shalla.

Aiden: The heck was that?!

Shalla/(Y/n): Using brains over brawn dumbass. You may be a skilled fighting in quick attacks and hitting weak points on enemies, but I fight to adapt to my battles when needing to.

Aiden: Augh... Whatever, and I'm not a dumbass!

???: Enough, both of you.

I felt Shalla freeze up and saw Aiden do it too at the sound of someone's voice. They then get into a kneeling position as someone approached both of them.

Aiden: Oracle, sir.

Shalla/(Y/n): You need something old man?

I felt being hit on the back of my head, hearing Shalla yelp in pain. The Oracle must have hit Shalla from the response made to the Oracle.

Oracle: Respect your elders boy. I am the Oracle of this clan, and I earned it for a reason.

Shalla/(Y/n): *scoffs* Whatever old man.

Shalla gets hit in the head again as some people laugh at this.

Oracle: You just like getting hit in the head, don't you boy...?

Shalla/(Y/n): Tch. Go read your perverted material old man.

By that time, I could feel murderous intent, feeling Shalla being tossed into the air and with him yelling when he came back down to land hard on his back. Shalla opens his eyes and I could see the Oracle was a man who had aged considerably. The Oracle wears a robe that makes him look distinguished, while holding a bo staff. I took it as it was this Oracle's weapon of choice when needing a weapon, but used it as a walking stick for some support. He has a white beard that could use a little trim, but didn't look too bad though. Shalla groaned, sitting up from after being thrown and looked at the Oracle.

Shalla/(Y/n): That really hurts... I hope you know that...

Oracle: If you would stop provoking me, I would. But you always insist to make your crude jokes with that serious face of yours.

Shalla/(Y/n): Because do I even give a damn? No. Just tell me what you need of me already.

Oracle: This involves with both of you. You and Aiden.

Aiden becomes confused by this and asks.

Aiden: Both of us? What do you mean?

Oracle: That is what I'm needing to tell you. Everyone else, go back to doing what you were doing before. Shalla, Aiden, come with me.

As the crowd begins to leave I could see from Shalla's vision that it was some sort of village. A village that looked old, but seemed to keep standing as wooden materials for houses were repaired or fixed up. I could see two people at a house like building, one generating energy into their arms to lift the house and the other replacing the wooding to keep the structure stable. I could also see some plantations, and gardens nearby. There was even a training area that showed most people sparing against each other in matches. Everyone had their own thing to do as it left me amazed by what I was seeing.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Look at all of this! Just where am I anyway?

Shalla was guided to what looks like a meditation hall as some people would meditate at some pictures here and there that were all females. I didn't understand why they were doing that, until I saw a picture of Ivory as we walked on by. Seeing a picture of her here only made me more curious on what these pictures and the other females are about. I didn't get a chance to know as Shalla and Aiden were led into a room with the Oracle sitting on a pillow while Shalla and Aiden sat on their knees on the hard floor.

Shalla/(Y/n): What do you need old man?

Oracle: Both of you have an assignment. There have been reports of assassination attempts on those we protect as they had some close calls. Though, there is no telling when or where they will be attacked again.

Shalla/(Y/n): Let me guess, the reason why you asked me and Aiden in here, is because both the people we each protect is in danger?

Oracle: Precisely, Shalla.

Aiden hits the floor with a fist and had an angry look.

Aiden: Why weren't we notified of this sooner?

Oracle: We are merely to assist when things get to dangerous around them. They have guards that protect them and keep them safe, Aiden.

Aiden: But sir-!

Shalla looks towards Aiden's way and sighs.

Shalla/(Y/n): Just shut it Aiden. It's on a need to know basis with this job.

Aiden looks at Shalla with an angry look on his face.

Aiden: How can you keep calm about this Shalla?! Unknown attackers are targeting U-

Oracle: Aiden! Enough!

Both Shalla and Aiden look at the Oracle from the surprise yell he did.

Oracle: Acting out irrationally is not our way. You know this, Aiden. Calm yourself.

Aiden: Y-Yes sir... I'm sorry.

Oracle: I know you are happy in protecting your friend. But getting too close to them will hurt you if they should die. Remember that.

Aiden: I know sir... I'm sorry...

Oracle: All is forgiven. Now go, both of you. You know your jobs.

Shalla/(Y/n) and Aiden: Yes, sir.

Shalla and Aiden both got up and began to head towards the entrance of the building. When Shalla looks over to his right, I became surprised as a familiar person popped up on a portrait that is at one of the meditation areas. On it, was a picture of Uzume.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) Uzume...? W-Why is her picture here...? She's a CPU...

A thought occurred to me after I know what's going on. The energy, the village, the clothing the people are wearing... This is the Shinzuyaku Clan! The same clan that had been killed and died during Dionix's genocide. But, my wonder was, how was I seeing this at all? The room darkens around me as the world faded away. I find myself in a dark area as I glowed a (A/c) glow and examined myself.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) This is weird... What is going on here...? Just what am I supposed to understand by seeing this? But... Seeing Uzume's picture in that portrait I saw... If her picture was there, and that's the Shinzuyaku Clan... Then... N-No. Th-That's impossible... Ivory... It just can't be... Could it...?

A light then blinds me as I was seeing the world through Shalla's eyes once more, what I see is that I am in a forest once again. I felt something trying to pull on Shalla's sleeve, making him turn his head to the left and see Ivory.

Shalla/(Y/n): Something you need Ivory?

Ivory: You don't have to be here. I can handle myself Shalla.

Shalla/(Y/n): If I knew that, I wouldn't actually be here. I already know you can handle yourself.

Ivory gave a look at Shalla from what he said.

Ivory: That wasn't what I thought you should say... I thought you would say; "Oh, Ivory~ I would never abandon you in your time of need~ I would come running to the ends of the world just to keep you safe~"

Shalla groaned with Ivory holding her hands and pretending to act like Shalla.

Shalla/(Y/n): Don't be putting words in my mouth woman. I was here under orders with what's been happening.

Ivory: Please, like anyone is gonna challenge someone like me into a fight. Who in their right mind would?

Some rustling of tree branches and leaves could be heard as Shalla turns to see a figure jump out onto the pathway and was covered in a cloak. Shalla could be heard sighing and held a hand to his head.

Shalla/(Y/n): You know, Ivory... It's saying stuff like THAT, brings shit heads like this person over there out of hiding...

Ivory nervously chuckles at this.

Ivory: Oops...

The figure that now stands in Shalla and Ivory's way, draws out a weapon and gets ready for battle.

???: Leave the girl where she is, and your life shall be spared child.

The voice felt familiar to me, but I didn't think long as Shalla walked in front of Ivory and crossed his arms over his chest.

Shalla/(Y/n): How about this instead; You turn around and go back to whatever snot nosed place you crawled out from, and you won't die by my hands today.

???: That... I cannot do. I have been hired to attack that girl behind you. If you get in my way child, I will have to kill you too.

Shalla/(Y/n): Hmph. Glad we can come to an understanding. 'Cause I'm not moving from this spot at all.

???: Have it your way. But first, I would like to know your name. I don't normally face children like you in a fight, so I wish to know who I kill to give a proper burial later.

Shalla/(Y/n): Whatever, as if I'll give you my name in the end. I don't plan on dying here today asshole.

???: If you won't tell me yours, then allow me to tell you mine.

The figure throws their cloak away, as it shows a robot instead of a human.

???: I am Mirasashiro. I am a mercenary for hire with the assignment to assassinate Lady Ivory behind you!

I become surprised hearing that name, the Mirasashiro I know has better tech than the one I see before me. This one, this version of Mira... seems older given how his tech looks. Giving me an indication that I must be seeing some sort of past... But "how" was my question.

Shalla/(Y/n): Big claim for someone who's going to die by my blade.

Mirasashiro (Past): Then come! Child of the Shinzuyaku Clan!

Shalla summons his Sapphire Spirit and begin to charge towards Mira, as the robot himself charges at Shalla too. The fight I witness happens at a set of intervals, cutting in and out at times, until it stops with Shalla and Mira panting. Panting with the damage they both took, but Mira was at a bigger disadvantage though. Shalla was about to deliver the final blow, until Ivory got in his way.

Shalla/(Y/n): Ivory!? What are you doing?!

Ivory: He's already defeated! You don't have to kill him!

Shalla/(Y/n): Ivory! He is a mercenary! He's been hire by whoever to kill you!

Ivory: But it doesn't mean that I want someone to die because they needed credits to survive in this world! That's not how I handle things and you know that, Shalla!

Shalla looked away, making me feel the weight of Ivory's words that affected him. Ivory turns around, approached Mira and holds out her hand to him.

Ivory: Please. Allow me to help you up, Mira.

Mirasashiro: W-Why...? What are you planning on doing...?

Ivory: I'm wanting to help you up. It's only right to help someone who's in pain after a fight happened. Let me help you stand back up Mira.

Mira was perplexed by Ivory's thinking, but softly took her hand and let her help him up. Mira groaned in pain, but was able to keep standing on his own. Ivory smiled while I felt some annoyance coming off of Shalla.

Ivory: I hope we can try and put this behind us and meet again another day, but hopefully on better conditions than this.

With that being said, Ivory began to keep walking as Shalla continued to walk with her, making his weapon disappear. He looked back to see Mira looking at both of them and didn't know what to think or say, and just leaves. Shalla then turn towards Ivory and talks to her.

Shalla/(Y/n): You know, he'll be back again one day. He could come back and try to kill you again.

Ivory: Maybe. But showing kindness to someone can go a long way sometimes. You just have to take a leap of faith every now and then. Just trust me on this, Shalla. Okay?

Ivory gave a smile toward Shalla, I could feel Shalla heat up slightly from the smile he received and shook his head.

Shalla/(Y/n): Tch... Whatever...

The both of them continue walking as the world fades to black. I keep wondering why I'm seeing these things, but I'm not ready to accept what I am thinking this is just yet... I go through another warp as Shalla is walking back to the village, but Aiden... is crying.

Shalla/(Y/n): Hey, what's wrong with you?

Aiden: Th-They're gone...

Shalla/(Y/n): The hell are you-?

Aiden: I'm talking about Uzume and her guard damn it...! I failed!

I become shocked as so does Shalla in hearing those words as Uzume was a friend of mine. The conversation with Shalla and Aiden go on how Uzume was attacked, but her guard took the direct blow for her, saving her life. But the guard, had died from the fatal wounds he had received. What I'm hearing, hurts me deep down for an odd reason.

Present time.

Third person view.

Location: (L/n) Residence.

In the Living room, thirty minutes had passed after Compa had checked on (Y/n)'s condition. The others had been relaxing with Noire sewing some new clothes up, Vert was playing a few games, Blanc reading a book with Iris, and Neptune was talking to Earth's IF and Compa.

Neptune: So, can I ask you two something?

Captain IF: Yeah, Neptune. What's up?

Neptune: I know I come from a world where I know both you and Compa, but what I want to know is; How did you two meet?

IF thinks for a minute to search her memories and begins to answer.

Captain IF: Well, it all happened maybe five-years-ago one time when I was on an assignment to investigate a case of a serial bombing that was occurring back then. When I figured who the person responsible was, they decided to blow themself up instead of being taken in. I was caught up in the blast and taken to the hospital to get treated quickly.

Doctor Compa: After I was assigned to a new patient during my time at the hospital as a nurse-in-training, I went to check and see who I needed to help and met IF.

Neptune: Really? So, if you two met each other five-years-ago, when did you two get married? Who tied the knot first?

Neptune was very curious on asking that question as IF blushes from that question. To help IF out, Compa answers the question for her.

Doctor Compa: We've been married for three years so far. Iffy was so nervous when trying to ask me to marry her, but I was happy when she did.

Neptune: Really? Well, I'm happy for you two. I mean after all, you two are my best friends in the world I come from.

Captain IF: Well, thanks Neptune. So, a question in return for you is this; How did you and (Y/n) meet and when did you two started dating?

Neptune had to think for a moment and then remembered.

Neptune: Well, it all happened when I was told by Histy to go investigate some strange things happening in the forest and saw Mirasashi.

Captain IF: You mean "Mirasashiro...?"

Neptune: I know what I said. I like giving funny nicknames to people is all. But your nickname is pretty much known Iffy.

IF sighed and just let Neptune do her thing.

Captain IF: Okay then. Please, continue.

Neptune: Mirasashi was doing something weird in the area and was able to create a portal between dimensions. Doing so, pulled (Y/n) through it on his birthday. I was able help him get away, but when I had to deal with some of his drones, I got caught off guard by an Anti-Crystal.

Doctor Compa: And... those things cuts off any connection to Share Energy if I remember correctly, right?

Neptune: Ten points go to Compa! But in all seriousness, those things need to stay away from us. After (Y/n) had ran away, he came back and helped me out of that mess. Even when we ran, the drones that remained managed to follow us into the forest. With me trying to recover some strength, (Y/n) might have rubbed off on my recklessness and decided to fight the drones.

Captain IF: So, what happened?

Neptune: He fought the drones and was able to hold his own, but without the actual combat experience he needed, became damaged very quickly. When I had regained enough strength to fight back, I jumped in and took out a drone that was about to end him. In his current condition, he wasn't gonna be able to run, making me have to take a last stand from a blast that would have hurt us both.

Doctor Compa: So, how did you two get out of the situation you both were in...?

Neptune: Well, Iffy. Remember how (Y/n) pulled out that necklace of his?

IF raised an eyebrow at this and nodded her head.

Captain IF: Yeah. He became what you called him,"Guardian," right?

Neptune nods her head and gives a thumbs up.

Neptune: Yup. But like I said, he's not the only one who can transform here.

Captain IF: That being you, Blanc, Noire and Vert. But wait, if you could transform, why didn't you do it to help (Y/n) against Discord??

Neptune was about to answer, but held back for a moment.

Neptune: Well... First off, in the forest, (Y/n) had been able to do something unexpected and helped me transform again. Even though it was for a short moment, it was enough to defeat those drones. But the reason why we didn't transform, is because we can't do it in this world for now... Not after what happened two months back...

IF and Compa became confused from this. Blanc was about to by, but overhears the conversation and decided to join in on it.

Blanc: Excuse me for cutting in, but did (Y/n) tell you of what happened before we came to this dimension, IF?

IF looks at Blanc and thinks for a moment, but remembers what happened.

Captain IF: Something happened when you four CPUs got captured and got exposed to the Chaos Mist, but something else happened...?

Blanc nods her head at IF's question.

Blanc: Yes. What happened was, when we got affected, any Share Crystals we had on us at the time, got destroyed in being exposed to the mist. Because of that, we have no extra source of energy to call upon to activate HDD mode. The amount of Shares a CPU can gain, determines how powerful they are. We gain them through the belief the public has in us. Without it, we would be incapacitated and unable to fight in battle.

IF and Compa became intrigued from hearing this. Compa looks at Blanc to ask her a question.

Doctor Compa: But... If you rely so much on what you call "Shares." Neptune said you four have been here for two months, and no one knows about you four... How are you able to move?

Neptune and Blanc looked sad, but Blanc answers the question to be truthful with them.

Blanc: The reason we're still able to walk and help fight, is because (Y/n) has been helping us by using his crystal to supply the four of us with Share Energy. We had our need of Share Energy filled three days ago, thanks to (Y/n)'s help, but with him put into a coma... Who knows how long it'll be until he wakes up again.

Captain IF: Which means your one source of needing to transform and resupply on energy can't be accessed unless he focuses it... Right?

Neptune: Pretty much...

Blanc sighed and puts the book in her hands down.

Blanc: I'm gonna go check on (Y/n)'s condition and see if he's doing okay. I'll be back in a few minutes.

Blanc then heads upstairs to (Y/n)'s room making Compa look at Neptune once more.

Doctor Compa: You care about (Y/n), don't you, Neptune?

Neptune looks at Compa and nods her head.

Neptune: Who wouldn't? To me; (Y/n) makes me laugh, smile, is there for me when things got too tough and is very caring for those around him. The friends he's made helped him reach where Me and the others were when captured by Dio.

Captain IF: And that would be Dionix's nickname for you, right?

Neptune: Yup, but going back to (Y/n). Even when things got tough and struggled when forced to fight me, Noire, Blanc and Vert, (Y/n) didn't plan on running from the fight. He chose to keep fighting and did it on his own. What made the game changer was a strange box (Y/n) had that created a Share Crystal to recharge the crystal around his neck.

Noire's ears perk up from the box being mentioned. She turned toward the group to and explained.

Noire: Oh, yeah. That reminds me. (Y/n) explained about the box to me actually. On the night before Discord attacked the mall, (Y/n) told me about it. (Y/n) called it: The Share Crystal Generator. Funny thing was, it had two blue lights lit up on it.

Vert: It does have a certain ring to it.

Noire: (Y/n) had Histoire help make it, due to the one downside of him using his transformation to give him would deplete the crystal of it's energy. Apparently it's supposed to help recharge his crystal with the energy in an instant.

Iris looks up from her book as she had glasses on.

Iris: A box to recharge (Y/n)'s crystal? Sounds like something we have for battery packs to charge our cell phones actually.

Iris pulls out a black object and presses a button on the side. Four blue lights pop up on the battery pack Iris held in her hand.

Neptune: Lights appear on that too?

Iris: Yes. This is a portable battery pack for cell phones on the go. The number of lights on this battery pack shows how much power is contained in it. My son must have used this idea to know how many times he can use whatever you're talking about before needing to get it recharged again.

Captain IF: Pretty smart for a kid that's seventeen-years-old and resourceful too. You did good on raising your son, Iris.

Iris: I didn't teach this stuff to him, Iffy. He survived with his own smarts, and the help from the friends he's made in Hyper dimension. I only taught him the basics of defending himself.

Noire: So, the number of lights means the number of uses it has left... Hmm, simple, yet easy to know. Plus, if it's anything like a battery pack you mentioned, Iris, the button to activate it must be easy to find also.

Vert: I'm sure (Y/n) will show us how if we ask him. But in order to do that, he needs to wake up first...

The others sigh after all that's happened. Just like how they helped (Y/n) survive in their world, he had been doing the same, but more given of what they need and their current limitations.

Doctor Compa: I'm gonna go check on (Y/n)'s status. Be right back everyone.

Neptune looked at the time and noticed fifteen minutes had passed since Blanc had left to check on (Y/n). Neptune found this weird since Blanc should have been back in the living room by now.

Neptune: Blanc hasn't come back yet...

IF looked at Neptune and then agreed with her.

Captain IF: Yeah... I wonder what-

A yell could be heard from upstairs, making everyone in the living room worried.

Captain IF: That was Compa we just heard!

IF began her rush toward the stairs with everyone else present to follow. When they reach to where Compa was, she had a hand over her mouth and was outside (Y/n)'s room. IF approached Compa to see what was wrong.

Captain IF: Hun, what's wrong!? Are you okay??

Doctor Compa: I'm fine... But Blanc...

When Blanc's name was mentioned, the others looked into the room to see Blanc had passed out, lying down across the bed and on top of (Y/n). The strange part was, Blanc wasn't tired when the group saw her heading up, making what they see now even more suspicious. IF sighed and held her head, trying to wrap her head around this mess.

Captain IF: Good grief... First (Y/n) and now Blanc...? How even...?

Shadow: Yip! Yip!

The group heads over and looks at Blanc as Shadow was licking her cheek. She was completely passed out, but what interested them more was the light she held onto in her right hand. The object she held seemed to be wrapping around (Y/n)'s neck.

Noire: That's... very odd...

Neptune: What is?

Noire: Look at Blanc's right hand... She's holding onto (Y/n)'s crystal it seems... But why is it glowing also...?

Vert tried to pull Blanc's hand off the crystal, but couldn't get Blanc's hand to open up.

Vert: I can't open her hand up to make her let go. What happened that did this to her??

Compa noticed the same glow she saw earlier and points to it.

Doctor Compa: You know... (Y/n)'s crystal has been glowing for a while now...

Iris looks at Compa with slight confusion.

Iris: What do you mean Compa?

Doctor Compa: After you all left, I began to see what (Y/n)'s injuries were I saw the crystal begin to glow. Even now, it's still glowing after I was done looking over his injuries.

Noire looks at Compa, intrigued by what Compa meant.

Noire: It just... lit up after we left?

Doctor Compa: Yeah.

Noire looks back toward (Y/n) and Blanc as Iris was trying to help get Blanc into a more comfortable position. Blanc's hand hadn't let go after resting Blanc down over (Y/n)'s right side.

Noire: (Thoughts) (Y/n) is out cold due to the status afflicted to him in the fight against Discord last time... But Blanc is passed out just from coming up to check on (Y/n)... What happened...?

Fifteen minutes earlier...

Blanc's point of view.

Blanc: I'm gonna go check on (Y/n)'s condition and see if he's doing okay. I'll be back in a few minutes.

I begin making my way up to (Y/n)'s room and hear the conversation with Neptune, Compa and IF continue before I am out of ear shot of them. I open the door to (Y/n)'s room and see Shadow sleeping soundly on the bed near (Y/n). I walk up to the bed and notice a bright glow coming from (Y/n)'s Crystal of Hope while he was asleep.

Blanc: That's never happened before... The crystal always lit up when (Y/n) used it or when transforming... Why is it glowing right now?

I reach out to the necklace and grab the crystal with my right hand, but suddenly feel a pulse go into me. I place my other hand to my head as my vision was blurring in and out.

Blanc: W-What's... happening...?

Before I could do anything, my eyes get too heavy and I collapse onto (Y/n)'s bed and (Y/n) himself.

Dream realm.

When I open my eyes next, everything was in a slight blur as my eyes tried to adjust to it. When my eyes finally adjust, I was looking up at the ceiling, but something was different about it. My body moves on its own as I noticed my surroundings were that of my room. But some of the things located in what should be in my room, isn't there. Instead, I see some books on butterflies, books on using short blades, and a training manual on using bow's and arrows in combat. It may be my room, but it isn't MY room. My body goes to the window and look out to see Lowee outside and down below it's beauty. But my bigger question was this... How did I get back to Lowee? I didn't get to think long as I heard someone breathe in and out.

???: Another beautiful day in Lowee. Well, time to dressed for today.

I began to think on who said that as I was now being taken to a dressing room, where there was a line up of some white dresses and some that would only reach down past the knees. I see a hand reach out and grab one of the shorter dresses, exit the closet and heads chair that sat in front of a mirror. I took another look at the room around me as it had a sense of regality to it. As that of a princess of some sorts. When I'm finally in front of a mirror, I become confused as it wasn't me, but someone else. The girl I see looked to be the same height as me, but with hair as white as snow. Her hair was hanging down passed her shoulders. One thing we shared very commonly though... was the size of our chests... Had I known this, I would have thought of something else... After a couple minutes to get her hair into two twintails like how Noire does her hair as someone was knocking on the door to the room.

???: You can come in.

I hear the door open and close, indicating someone came into the room.

???: I can see you're wide awake. *yawns*

The voice catches me off guard as it sounded like (Y/n), but it couldn't be.

???: Yes. I had a wonderful sleep. Though someone had to stay up all night and guard the outside of my room... I swear, you take your job too seriously sometimes...

???: Maybe if a certain SOMEONE didn't have their head targeted by assassins, then I would be relaxed more.

???: And yet, you still have time to make retorts to me. Sometimes, I think you are beginning to loosen up on the whole "seriousness" personality you have, Shalla.

The girl then turns towards the now named Shalla and makes me surprise from what I see. The person named, Shalla, looks exactly like (Y/n), maybe at fifteen-years-old. He had a set of clothes I was unfamiliar with, but like how he talked, it had a seriousness to it that would be different from (Y/n)'s personality. The (Y/n) I know, had a calmness to him when near his friends and would have fun conversations, only showing his seriousness when needing to. Shalla though, was like a mirrored version of (Y/n).

Shalla: Whatever... Just get your flat-chested self ready so we can get to your next destination already. I'm tired of just doing nothing.

That's when I felt such unbridled rage from having that word be said towards me. Even if it wasn't meant for me, just seeing him look my way and say it pissed me the hell off!

Blanc: If I wasn't stuck in this stupid body right now shithead, you would be sent straight towards Planeptune, you stupid asshole!!

The girl reacted and held her head and closed her eyes in pain to something, making Shalla rush over to her. I could feel Shalla touch her shoulder in worry for her safety.

Shalla: Ivory! Are you okay?!

Blanc: (Thoughts) I-Ivory?!

A thought came to me from seeing one of the pictures (Y/n) had drawn in the past as I come to realize that THIS was Ivory. The now named Ivory that has been a mystery as of late, opened her eyes and looked at Shalla.

Ivory: I'm fine, Shalla. I just have a headache is all. C-Could you go buy some medicine for me at the store real quick?

Shalla looked at Ivory and then sighed, nodding his head at her request.

Shalla: Okay. I'll be right back.

Shalla heads for the door and exits through it to look for some medicine for Ivory. Ivory sighs after Shalla left and took a deep breath.

Ivory: I didn't expect you to enter here, Blanc.

I become shocked hearing my name be said as Ivory looks at the mirror again. Ivory had a look that was slightly surprised, but remained serious as well.

Ivory: This really is a surprise to be honest, being able to talk to you. Didn't think we could meet like this.

Blanc: Th-This is impossible...! How are you-?!

Ivory giggles and looks at her eyes, as if looking straight at me.

Ivory: I'll tell you. You see, you're currently asleep in the real world. You must've touched (Y/n)'s crystal, am I right?

I think about it for a sec, as I remembered touching (Y/n)'s crystal after I walked into his room.

Ivory: But to be linked with me, that should be the biggest surprise actually.

Blanc: My thoughts exactly...

I was quite shocked to be able to interact with her, but the part on HOW, was my biggest question.

Ivory: Let's just skip the introductions, considering we know each others names.

Blanc: Agreed. From what I heard about you, you're supposed to be an imaginary friend to (Y/n).

Ivory giggles from what I say, that part being funny to her.

Ivory: About that... No, I'm not someone (Y/n) made up. Not EVEN the slightest bit.

My surprises don't end as this new information popped up.

Blanc: What the hell does that even supposed to mean...?

Ivory: I'm not made up. I've been here for a LONG time now.

Blanc: You're gonna have to be clearer with that. Because what I'm hearing, isn't making any damn sense.

Ivory: Hmm... How can I put it more simply... Oh, I know, how about a tiny hint? I'm sure someone like you can figure this out, considering you're the "smart" one of the team? Ring any bells, Blanc?

That saying does in fact trigger a memory during the first week when we started going to school. If she heard me say that...

Blanc: Ivory... WHO the hell are you?

Ivory: My, my. A good question finally. I guess, I should tell you. But you might want to sit down first.

I become annoyed when she said that as I couldn't move anyway.

Ivory: Oh right, in my mind. Sorry about that. Now, your question... How can I put this as simple as I can... I'm like YOU and your friends.

I try to think on that question on what she says. "She's like me and my friends?" What the hell does she even mean by that? Ivory can't be human, no human can do something like this. Could she be referring to something more...? Ivory is mostly talking about me... as for my friends... is she talking about Neptune, Noire and Vert...?? The more I think about it... The more scared of what I'm about to answer...

Blanc: Ivory... You're a CPU, aren't you...?

Ivory: Ding, ding, ding! You are a winner! But if we're wanting to be more specific... I'm basically your predecessor of Lowee~

This throws me for a loop when she says that to me. But yet, the possibility isn't that far off...

Blanc: Th-This makes no sense! How is someone like you able to be here?! Especially on Earth?! Further more, HOW am I even able to speak to YOU?!

Ivory sighed and held up a hand, telling me to stop talking.

Ivory: Because, Blanc, there are things you don't understand, yet even to comprehend... What I've seen and what I've been through... I've been WAITING for a long time, Blanc... But as for talking to each other, I would have to say because of our connection to being Lowee's CPU.

Blanc: Wait, waiting...? For what...? What are you waiting for??

Ivory became quiet and looked away, knowing I would want to be staring at her for answers.

Blanc: IVORY! Answer me! What do you mean by all of this?!

Ivory looks back in the mirror with a sad look on her.

Ivory: To show the truth... to (Y/n)...

The room instantly goes dark as a new environment appears around me. I was in the forest as a coronation happened in Lowee. When a person was shown, I couldn't hear what was said, but I heard the people of Lowee cheering happily. I heard the sound of someone growling as I turned around and saw (Y/n). No... Not (Y/n)... This person was supposed to be Shalla... but this time... had some sort of energy around them. His energy looked dark, but the eyes glowed a type of (A/c) glow... It took me a couple minutes to realize I can move on my own again, but it made me wonder... Where was Ivory...?

???: Shalla... Are you really gonna do this...?

I heard a familiar voice as I looked to see a robot approach Shalla, though the tech this robot has seems old.

Shalla: I am Mira... I would rather die than protect this one... I've made my peace after what happened...

Shalla became quiet and just turned around to begin walking away from Lowee, but the name Mira... It can't be the same one... But with having met Ivory...

Mirasashiro: Shalla... You and Ivory may be my friends... But this...

Shalla: Either help me... or don't Mira... Either way... I'm done with all of this... I can't go another day... Not without her...

???: (Echoing) Heeeerree... Heeeeerree...!

I could see a faint glow shine off of the crystal around Shalla's neck, like the one (Y/n) has. But this necklace... Was completely dark...

Shalla: One way or another... I won't listen to anyone on what they tell me to do anymore... People want to know what true fear is...? I'll give it to them.

The scene changes to a new location as Shalla puts a hood up over his head and Mira just watches him. I look to see a village nearby as some houses were old and historic. I have never seen this place when I became the next CPU, but why was this here?

Ivory: (Echo) This is one of the truths meant for (Y/n), Blanc... I hope what you see... Will be made clear to both you AND (Y/n)...

I look around to try and find Ivory, but I couldn't find her anywhere. What did she mean by "one of the truths for (Y/n)?"

Blanc: But wait... She said to not just me, but (Y/n)... Is he viewing this same memory with me right now...?

With having a bad feeling about what could happen, I decided to follow Shalla to the village.

(Y/n)'s point of view.

I see that Shalla is walking to the gates of the village after he had finished talking to Mira about... Some plan... Though, if I know my bad feelings... It doesn't feel well. I see one of the guards at the gate wave toward Shalla, but then have a surprise look on his face, getting into a stance with the guard next to him.

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Guard 1: Shalla...

Shalla/(Y/n): ...

Guard 2: Your necklace... Why is it like that...?

Shalla doesn't answer them, but I feel a blade being summoned into Shalla's hand.

Guard 1: Shalla... Answer us.

Shalla/(Y/n): You want an answer...?

I feel Shalla's body move quickly than I can perceive and see that I was on the other side of the gate, but I hear a couple of thuds behind us. Shalla looks back and to my horror, the two guards lie on the ground... lifeless...

(Y/n): Oh my god...! Th-They're dead...! N-No...! This isn't happening...! No...!!

I heard a scream as Shalla turns to see a woman drop a basket of food in shock and terror at what she witnessed. More people come around and Shalla looks at his blade, the Sapphire Spirit, covered in blood.

Clan member 1: Shalla! What are you doing?!

Clan member 2: Have you lost your mind?!

Shalla looks at the people staring at him in shock and horror. I began to hear laughter come off from Shalla, but it was a strange one... The laugh I heard... reminds me of Dionix...

Shalla/(Y/n): Lost my mind...? No... What I do... here and now... is my own volition... call it... my genocide run...!!

The clan members I see who get mad by this, summon their blades and get into a stance. Shalla does the same and says this.

Shalla/(Y/n): A world with out Ivory... Is hell to me...! I won't just follow a new CPU! Especially one of Lowee!

My worst thoughts come to pass as the secret I had been looking from Ivory comes to pass. I feel so confused and hurt, I don't even know what I feel. I feel a pulse in my head as the information makes light of me. I feel intense pain as I feel I have lived this before.

Clan member 3: Then be alive no longer... Die, Shalla!!

(Y/n): No! S-Stop! Don't do this!

Shalla growls and charges in with three of the clan members charging in toward him. I wanted to do anything I could to try and stop heading toward the clan members, but Shalla roared and jump from left to right. The attack cuts two of the clan members in half by the stomach while one of them dodged it. I could feel the blood that came from them splatter on Shalla's cheek as he began to run. The clan member that had dodged the attack from before, was behind Shalla and giving chase as more people of the clan were seen up ahead. I could sense malicious intent deep inside Shalla, seeing his view turn toward some of the buildings and fire balls of energy at them. The explosions that were made was destroying the houses and causing the wreckage to catch on fire spread around the village. My heart aches more with the destruction of the village and the clans people that live there. The screams that would ensue and the explosions that happened, it was breaking me down little by little with what I was having to watch and hear. Shalla gets cut off from a clan member wielding a knife and dashes toward Shalla, but soon gets decapitated by Shalla's quick, murderous intent. With the many deaths Shalla has caused, I felt colder and colder from the experience as the clans people began to yell stuff at Shalla for what he has done.

Clan member 1: Traitor!

Clan member 4: Kill him!

Clan member 5: Strike him down!

Clan members: Murderer!/Monster!/Stop him!

Being stuck and couldn't do anything, all I could do was yell...

(Y/n): STOP THIIIIIIIIIIIS!!!

Shalla keeps cutting those he sees down as if they were his enemies and gets blasted by a ball of energy. Shalla gets sent through a building and onto a field where Aiden jumps down in front of Shalla. Aiden had a terrified and worried look on his face, having to see Shalla commit these acts. Shalla charges toward Aiden and clashes blades with him. Aiden channels energy to match Shalla's strength to hold his ground.

Aiden: Shalla... Why...? Why are... *growls* WHY DAMN IT!? Why are you attacking our clan!?

Shalla/(Y/n): Why do you care?! You serve a new goddess who lives!

Aiden: What does this have to do with me!?

Shalla/(Y/n): You cared about Uzume and yet... When that bitch came along, she was the only one to live after what happened!

Shalla pushed with all his power and used his energy to send Aiden spiraling into a wall. Aiden snaps out of his daze quickly and breaks the wall he was in and dashes to Shalla once more. Both of them exchange sword strikes with both blocking and attacking each time. Each time they attacked each other, I felt colder and colder from Shalla and Aiden attacking each other as enemies... The bond I could feel they had between each other... Fading away slowly over time... I heard both of them yell as I felt both of them pushing against each other with their energies, struggling to send the other person in the other direction. But Shalla... all I could feel was dark and cold, malicious intent. When both of them couldn't keep their hold, Shalla and Aiden got propelled backwards and crashed into walls nearby. Shalla breaks free from the wall he was at as Aiden was already free and sending shot, after shot, after shot of balls of energy. Trying to keep hitting Shalla with all his life. At the same time, I felt Shalla's rage build up until he exploded with energy. I felt I was being consumed of all the rage Shalla was feeling deep down. In the distance, I could see Aiden have a shocked and horrified look on his face in what Shalla did, but I couldn't see one bit.

Aiden: Shalla! What is that form!? Where did you get that armor?!

Shalla/(Y/n): Shut up! I've had enough of this pathetic world!! If you are my enemy, you are against me!!

Shalla raised the Sapphire Spirit in wanting to charge in fast, but is weighed down by something very heavy. Shalla looks to see the Spirit Sapphire wouldn't move or be willing to be lifted up. Shalla's rage continues to build up with the amount of rage he was producing.

Shalla/(Y/n): Fine! Be like this!! I'll kill them by myself!! You stupid sword!

Shalla charged in toward Aiden who swung his blade to attack Shalla, but I see a black gauntlet grab the blade and resist the attack dealt to him. The black gauntlet horrifies me with seeing that as I know who that belonged too. I had forgotten who had been in this world far longer than I was. Lowee, CPU, The Sapphire Spirit Blade, Mirasashiro and the clan... These... These are Dionix's memories... No... MY memories! My memories... from my life as Shalla...!

Oracle: SHALLAAAAAAA!!!

I could feel a force hit- No Shalla's chest was hit by a new attacker. The attacker being that of the Oracle, the leader of the clan.

Oracle: Look what you have done!! Look at the destruction you have caused!!

Shalla (Dionix): As if I care old man! You'll die next if you don't get out of my way!! Now move out of my way bastard!!

The Oracle had a shocked look on his face as he held his staff with both hands.

Oracle: I had such high hopes for you Shalla... Now... You give me pain for what I have to do next...

Shalla yelled and began to charge in toward the Oracle, but Aiden gets in the way to stall him. In the corner of my eyes, I see the Oracle beginning to do something as Shalla sends Aiden into a wall. But Aiden's determination to stop Shalla doesn't stop him when getting damaged. Aiden gets a few hits in, but then gets slammed to the ground by Dionix. I could feel Shalla's body begin to stiffen up as he was now beginning to float into the air. Forced to let go of Aiden and face the Oracle who had his staff raised into the air.

Oracle: Shalla! You will not get your way!! I am deeply sorry for your lost of a friend... But I knew how close you were to Ivory... But you leave me with no choice...! Arcana: Ancient Binding Seal!!

The Oracle slams the staff to the ground as a binding circle appeared around Shalla. I began to feel pain as I closed my eyes because of the pain I was experiencing. I felt I was being torn apart and feel intense pain as it suddenly stops. I open my eyes and see I was floating in the air still, but my very being was glowing in a weak glow of light. What catches my eyes though, was a second light floating around my being, a line connected to me and the ball of light in some way. I heard a yell behind me as I looked to see the black armor I know Dionix wears as chains of energy was binding his movements.

Oracle: Aiden! The box! Plant the box under him, now!!

I look to see Aiden quickly place an object under Shalla as the circle finished forming. A bright light begins to shine causing all of us to shield our eyes.

Oracle: Shalla!! You are hereby banished and sentenced to be imprisoned for the death of our clan! You made your grave!!

Shalla roared out and tries to struggle, but couldn't break free from his current situation. But before he gets sealed away, he had this to say.

Shalla: Don't think...!! You have won...! This seal will only bind me until I am free again...! I'll get out again one day...! I promise you that bastard...! I! WILL!! RETUUUUUURN!!!

Shalla yells that out, until his voice no longer exists and the object he was sealed into remains. I felt myself getting weaker and weaker in my current state. The village was on fire, and most of the clan has been killed... I felt... so empty inside... I felt my being start to be absorbed into the Crystal of Hope the Oracle wears. While inside the crystal I could hear what both Aiden and the Oracle say to each other next.

Aiden: Master... The village... Our people...

I could feel anger be face toward me as Aiden raised his blade.

Oracle: No, Aiden! THIS Shalla won't harm you!

Aiden: Then what was that then!?

The Oracle sounds sad with what he says next.

Oracle: The light that Shalla had... or what's left of it...

Aiden: Then... what about...

Oracle: The Shalla we knew is sealed away deep down... His darker self that is... I was able to split his soul into two... Though... I fear... He WILL one day return... like he said.

Aiden: Then we need to kill him now! Both dark and light!

Oracle: No! This is out of our hands now... We don't have the means to do anything anymore... I fear... This was meant to happen...

Aiden become shocked by hearing this and looks down.

Aiden: Then... What do we do...?

I could feel the look of the Oracle face toward me and give his answer.

Oracle: Prepare... Prepare for when the day he DOES come back...

I was breathing hard at this point as the world faded around me again. I felt so cold and so alone when connected to Shalla...

Third person view.

Waking World

Back in the Waking World, Compa was taking a look at both Blanc and (Y/n) both seemed to be struggling in their sleep. When Compa was about to go report what was happening, Blanc wakes up yelling in a cold sweat. Compa quickly went over to Blanc and touched her shoulder, with Blanc reacting quickly and looked at Compa.

Doctor Compa: Blanc! You're okay! Calm down!

Blanc stops and takes a look around her surroundings and thinks for a second and hears (Y/n) next to her in distress. Blanc remembers what happened in the dream as everyone else comes rushing up and enters the room.

Vert: Blanc?? Are you okay? What happened?

Blanc holds a hand to her head dizziness away and then begin trying to shake (Y/n) awake if she could. Iris goes over to Blanc softly to get her attention, making her stop to look at Iris. Everyone in the room was confused with what Blanc was doing.

Iris: Blanc, what is going on? First you pass out in my son's room and now you wake up screaming, trying to shake my son. Why??

Blanc: We have to wake (Y/n) up, now!

Noire: Wake him up?? Blanc, (Y/n) is-

Blanc: I don't give a damn what his condition is at the moment! He needs to wake his ass up, now! (Y/n)! Wake the HELL up!

The others look at Blanc and don't dare to get in her way as she keep on trying to shake (Y/n) to wake him up.

Inside (Y/n)'s mind.

(Y/n) floats in a dark space until he hears a couple of voices. He opens his eyes as the voices become clearer to him, getting his attention more. In the darkness, a window opens up and shows the backside of a woman running down a hall while pushing people aside to get out of her way. The hair color and style was familiar to (Y/n).

???: Iris! Wait! You don't know what we're gonna-!

Iris (Past): No! I refuse to believe what that doctor says!

(Y/n): (Thoughts) M-Mother...?

An echo goes through the space (Y/n) was in as the voice was again familiar to (Y/n). The space was shaking around him too.

???: He -eeds to- -ak his a-- up, now! (Y/n)! Wa- the HE- up!!

The screen skips to Iris bursting through a door as the person behind her gets hit by the doors when it came back at them. The person takes a minute to get back up and head into the room, only to see Iris crying next to a patient bed. The person walks up to Iris and places a hand on her shoulder. She looks at the person next to her with tears flowing down her cheeks and stands up to be held into a hug.

Iris (Past): Jasper...! He... Our son...!

The now known Jasper looks to where a baby child lies on the bed, but the baby... Is motionless. (Y/n) watches this as he's witnessing the past, of when the baby died.

(Y/n): (Thoughts) That's... me...?

Iris kept crying and held Japser tighter in her need to be comforted.

Iris (Past): It's not fair...! I want him back...! I want our son, (Y/n) back...! Please...!

(Y/n) clutched his heart in feeling his mother's pain as a voice echoed in his mind. The voice that he knew all too well.

Ivory: This mother had lost her child due to a sickness that was out of both their hands to deal with... No parent should have to deal with losing a child at such an age... If I had done nothing...

A light began to shoot from the crystal and to the baby on the operating table, surprising both Iris and Jasper. Ivory soon appeared in front of (Y/n) and made him jump backwards from the surprisement.

Ivory: The baby would have been truly dead... and you would not exist as you are now, (Y/n).

On the window that showed past events, the baby could be heard crying as life was given to the reawakened from death. From seeing the events that happened and what Ivory said, (Y/n) looks at Ivory with a shocked look on his face.

(Y/n): It was you... You're the reason why I'm even alive...! No... Not alive...! You put a piece of Shalla's soul! My soul! Into that baby!

The world begins to shake more as cracks were forming around the place. Ivory looked around and sighed.

Ivory: Then what would you have made me do...? Let the child die and not do something about it? Because of me, you had a second chance at life.

(Y/n): What you did was involve my family in shit they didn't need to get involved in! Because of YOU, my existence in being here is putting MY family in danger!!

Ivory glared at (Y/n) and instantly appeared in front of him, grabbing (Y/n)'s shirt with two tight grips. She lifts him up into the air slightly while (Y/n) struggles to try and get free of Ivory's hold.

Ivory: You don't think I know that, (Y/n)?! I took a chance doing this in trying to save a child's life! What Shalla said back then has come to pass and now we're all in this mess! I AM sorry that your family is being affected by this...! I didn't want your family involved anymore than how you were... But if it wasn't for me saving your life a second time, you AND your CPU friends would have died in that base!!

(Y/n) stops struggling in hearing this as a revelation comes to him in remembering how he and the CPUs survived and escaped from the base exploding on them. Ivory realized what she said and covered her mouth with both hands while having a surprise look on her face. (Y/n) falls to the ground and looks up at Ivory.

(Y/n): Ivory... Y-You took control of Adult Neptune's portal... Sending us to Earth... Didn't you...?

Ivory: Enough...!

(Y/n): Ivory. Does this mean you're... Silver Heart? How are you even-!?

Ivory: Just be quiet and leave me alone for now...!

The area around (Y/n) suddenly begins to shock his systems with electricity. This made him and the one in the real world yell out in pain, making those around him worry even more.

(Y/n): IIIIIvooooorrrryyyyyy!

Ivory gives (Y/n) her back and doesn't look at him.

Ivory: There is still ONE more memory that you still don't know about and not ready to see yet... THAT memory... is the reason why this all started...

(Y/n): Nooooooo! Waaaaaiiiiit!

Ivory: Wake up, (Y/n).

The area begins to crumble and crack as the area begins to fall around (Y/n) and he too then begins to fall. (Y/n) yells as he falls down and doesn't know which way is up anymore. With (Y/n) panicking the way he is, the process cancels out his status effect and causes him to sit up quickly in his bed while yelling. He holds his head with all that he's learned while feeling multiple hands on him, making him tense up.

Blanc: (Y/n)! It's okay! You're out! You're awake now! Look at us!

(Y/n) nervously opens his eyes, taking deep breaths and looks at everyone around him, having worried looks on their faces. (Y/n) looks at his mother, IF, Compa, Shadow and the CPUs. (Y/n) tries to think on what just happened, and suddenly holds himself while beginning cry. Everyone becomes shocked by seeing (Y/n) just suddenly break down, but not Blanc. With having a link to Ivory, Blanc was able to see the events that (Y/n) had seen himself inside the dream. Blanc would want to help considering what she saw, but how does one help sooth a person's worries after what they experienced?

(Y/n): It's all my fault... It's all my fault... It's all my fault... It's all my fault...

(Y/n) keeps repeating those words in a loop with a blank look in his eyes. The group, except for Blanc, tries to understand what (Y/n) is talking about. Iris doesn't need to understand as she gets on the bed pulls her son in to try and calm him down. Iris has (Y/n)'s head on her chest while she pets his head to begin soothing his worries. How she starts doing it, is singing softly to her son. The song Iris sang was slow and had a peaceful vibe to it.

Iris: ♪Hush, my child. Don't, you cry. Lay your sorrows, to rest. Dry, your tears. Calm, your soul. I'll stay here with you, I won't go away. Here, I'll stay. I, won't let go. I will be, with you, all of my life.♪

The more Iris sang, the more it had an effect on (Y/n) in some way. By the time Iris finishes the simple lullaby, it had calmed (Y/n) down enough, that he had fallen asleep and regained a normal breathing pattern. Iris kept holding (Y/n) in her arms while how easily she was able to calm (Y/n) down at such speed.

Noire: Iris... How-?

Iris: When a mother loves their child so much, they don't want to see their children hurt... I made that lullaby up to sing my children's worries away... It has helped me on many accounts when they needed me to calm them down from feeling such sorrow or whatever troubled them. I'd do ANYTHING to help my family... That, is what love is...

When Iris says this, they understand (Y/n)'s reason more on why he goes through such lengths when handling difficult situations. A child is like their parent in every way. If Iris was like this, it was only natural that (Y/n) would be like his mother in almost every way too. IF walks up to Iris and places a hand of empathy on Iris' shoulder.

Captain IF: I feel the exact same way Iris. Your family bond has shown me that during mine and Compa's time with your family.

Iris: Thank you, IF.

Blanc clears her throat in order to gain those in the room's attention, except for (Y/n), in wanting to talk.

Blanc: I am happy to see the bonds this family has... But we have more pressing matters to discuss about...

Neptune: What do you mean Blanc?

Blanc: When I was knocked out... I've made important discoveries during the time I was incapacitated... Discoveries... I wish I didn't find out about...

Vert: Hmm? What do you mean.

Blanc: Discoveries about Ivory, and our enemy, Dionix.

Everyone becomes shocked from what Blanc says as she had a determined look on her face in needing to tell the others.

(Insert Pray by Haruka Chisuga)

Dimension: Hyper.

Location: Dionix's base.

Dionix lied on the bed and sits up suddenly in a cold sweat, looking around in the room he was in. He holds a hand to his head, sighing that it was only a dream. But it felt off to him, as he began thinking about it.

Dionix: (Thoughts) Another memory from my past... One that I abandoned long ago too... But why...? In the dream... I swear I could have...

Dionix growled at the thought and glared with glowing red eyes lighting up.

Dionix: Something suspicious is going on here... This is no mere coincidence I see my memories in my dreams from time to time... The next time this happens... I will confront it myself.

Chapter 15. End.