The last thing Velvet remembered was telling Laphicet to live. She remembered being the reason Innominat was fast asleep in the Earthpulses. But for some reason, she felt like her eyes are just closed and she felt grass. She opened her eyes and found herself face to face with a fox. "What the-!?" Velvet yelled startled. She sat up quickly and moved away from it. The fox ran off, scared from the loud noise. Velvet let out a shaky breath and took in her surroundings. She was in a forest for some reason. It was really dense and everywhere she looked she found trees or plants. She looked down at herself and let out a breath. She was wearing the last thing she had when she fought Artorious. She slowly got up and made her way downwards. When she reached the exit, she looked out to an impressive view of the land. She wondered where she was. Midgand, Southgand, maybe even Eastgand! "Probably not..." Velvet mumbled to herself.

That's when she heard voices behind her. "Damn!" She mumbled, finding a large bush and jumping into it. "C'mon Mikleo! It'll be okay! Let's see what the land bellow the mountain contains!" A brown haired boy with green eyes said towards his white haired companion. They both seemed to be around 17 and the brown haired boy was a bit taller then the other. He also had a ceremonial sword in a scabbard on his hip. "Yeah yeah, slow down Sorey. It's not like the ruins are gonna move away from us. Besides, we need to get to Ladylake and deliver this knife back to Alisha." Mikleo said. Sorey just gave him a grin and they continued walking. Ladylake, huh? Velvet thought. When she thought she was a safe, she got out of her hiding space and followed the two boys and their trail. When she came upon an clearing, she saw a magnificent capital on a lake. The lake sparkled in the sunlight. She thought about how Laphicet would have been fascinated by the scene and smiled sadly.

"I wonder how their doing..." Velvet wondered quietly as she continued down towards the bridge connecting the land to the city. It wasn't long before a pack of wolves and some serpents attack. She got into her fighting stance and readied her blade, but felt something off about these creatures. It was almost like they were radiating malevolence like deamons. She defeated them quickly and ate them just to be on the safe side. She made her way to the bridge, though stopped because of a broken cart. She saw the two boys talking in hushed tones, away from people. She made her way to the guards and said "I would like access into the city please." The guard then asks "Documentation in entering?" Velvet paled. She thought she wouldn't need those things anymore. "I'm sorry... but I-" "She's with me!" Said the voice of Sorey. Velvet looks behind her and saw Sorey give her a smile and Mikleo eying her with suspicion. The guard nodded and Sorey grabbed Velvet's hand and dragged her off.

"You didn't have to do that. I could have gone and lived in the wild." Velvet commented with a snort. Sorey let go of her and turned to face her, still smiling. "It's no problem at all! I saw someone in need of assistance so I helped." Sorey replied. "Much to me telling you not too." Mikleo said, letting out a breath. Sorey made a slight jab of his elbow to his ribs that looked like he was crossing his arms fast. Mikleo winced. "I'm sorry, but I didn't catch your name." Sorey asked. "Velvet. What's yours?" Velvet asked. "Name's Sorey! A pleasure." Velvet glanced at Mikleo, but he said nothing. "And your friend? What's his?" She asked. Both of their eyes widened in shock. "You can see me!?" Mikleo exclaimed. "Of course I can. Why?" She asked again. "You can see the seraphim!?" Sorey asked. Velvet's eyes widened at that term. "Seraphim... you're a malak!?" She asked Mikleo. Before anyone could say anything, they heard the guards say "Okay everyone! The cart is fixed, you may proceed." They made their way into the city, now a bit weary of the other.

Upon entering, Velvet heard her stomach growl and she could see the malevolence that is surrounding the city. Sorey on the other hand didn't notice anything wrong and looked around in wonder. "Woah! This city is amazing!" Sorey commented with a large grin. Velvet looked down and gave a small smile. "My friend, Laphicet would have reacted the same way." She said. "What happened to him?" Mikleo asked. Velvet shrugged. "Not sure. I've been away for so long that the land has changed drastically." She replied, looking around. They continued walking around until they came upon a couple hellions. "Deamons!? What are they doing here in the city!?" Velvet said, getting into a fighting stance. "They're actually called Hellions now. They are people or even plants that have been tainted by malevolence. The larger they are, the more malevolence they have absorbed." A familiar voice told them. All three of them turned and saw a girl with pale blonde hair and sparkling blue-green eyes. She wore her usual costume and was pouting.

Velvet gave a light smile and approached the girl. "Good to see you again Magilou." She said, naming the girl. "Now I have to pay you my debt of 1,000,000 gald! Don't you know how expensive that is!" Magilou whined. "You know her Velvet?" Mikleo asked. Velvet nodded and Magilou motioned them to follow her. She took them to a building that must have been her house. "Bienfu! We have visitors." Magilou called out. A small normin wearing a top hat appeared from somewhere inside the house. He looked surprised upon Velvet. "Wow! Miss Magilou! Is that Velvet!?" Bienfu said in his annoying voice. Velvet smiled softly and said "Good to see you too Bienfu." Sorey then asked "Wow! What is that!?" "That, young boy, is a normin! Mind you he is a traitorous little fool, but who cares?" Magilou commented. "Sorey, we got to go." Mikleo said. Sorey nodded and said "It was nice meeting you, but I must be going." And like that, both Mikleo and Sorey ran out the door. "So, back from the dead, eh?" Magilou commented. "Yeah. What happened? I'm a bit confused." Velvet asked.

"Well, after you gave yourself up, Laphicet disappeared, a Malak became the fifth Empyrean and named himself Maotelus. Rokuro and Eizen moved on, Eleanor started to build some civilizations with the help of Medissa, Kamoana, and Dyle. Everyone was purified and their has been different Shepard's throughout the years. It's been many years since you left us." Magilou stated. Velvet thought this over. Eizen should still be alive... but why is Magilou alive? "Wondering how I'm alive?" She asked, snapping Velvet from her thoughts. Velvet nodded. "Took an oath a long time ago. Now I never age." Magilou said with a shrug. Bienfu stood off to the side, watching the two friends catch up. He had a smile, happy that his master had one of her allies again. But little did the three know that they were now thrown into events they should never have been in.