'It'd be faster to transform and fly there. We're in the west wing, it's gonna take too long to reach the other side of the campus. It'd be too late by then. '

Why be early? I get to devour souls if they evolve. Un-evolved corruptions taste like nothing.

'Just transform already would you.'

Ohohoho. Somebody getting annoyed~? Now you get how i feel. Hehe.

~

After getting her revenge at annoying Lias, Lillia decided to get serious. After making sure that no one else is on the rooftop, and that Leo had left, she started her transformation.

" It's been awhile... Might as well enjoy this.

~ Noire Lustrationis ~ "

Once again, her hair faded White Silver, her eyes gleamed scarlet, pointed ears, claw-like hands. This time though, she activated her wings. Just for the sake of getting there faster.  Unfolding her wings were like a flock of birds that scurried away. Her wings were the very presence of darkness. A tone of black so dark that just a glimpse of it would drag you to the abyss.

"Lias, Ready?"

'Always ready.'

"Let's go!" 

And with that, they left off.

"That's some ominous aura though. It's just the first day of school and already this strong. I doubt much could've happen today too. Imagine the rest of the year."

'Just the thought of it makes your soul quiver doesn't it.'

"Definitely. We're almost there. It's quite a small phantom for an aura that big though. "

'Ominous as it is but it wouldn't be more than a C-ranked.'

"You actually created a chart for it?"

'Why not? it's fun and a good kill time for me.'

". . . Gotta find a landing spot . . ."

'Ya'know, I'm literally a part of your soul. I can tell when you're judging me.'

"It's like I'm judging myself then. You got a problem with that?"

'Ouch.'

"Alright. can you tell the reason of corruption? Any way of saving?"

'. . .'

"Lias."

'. . .'

"Sigh.. Lias,  you're over a century old. Are you gonna stop being childish and answer m-"

The phantom stretched its' hand and swatted Lillia away as if she was a mere fly. Lillia couldn't dodge in time and hit the wall with an impact that caused part of the wall to crumble. The phantom stayed at the same spot, wailing as if it's crying. It screamed and started damaging the buildings around. Lillia barely gotten up fast enough to dodge falling debris. All Phantoms has a weak spot. Most of them has a gemstone somewhere on the body. It's purpose is to gather energy from surroundings. It can be plants, light anything to do with energy. Even a humans'. It's also where the soul of the victim is. The soul is the finest form of a life. It's the most powerful as well as the most vulnerable. 

"Ouch..."

'Now you know how i felt. It's a lost case - can't be saved. It's ability is no more than stretching its' limbs but this one had been corrupted for months now. Only started to evolve after a last push from something.' 

" Geez, than-."

WHY ME..I..I JUST WANTED A NORMAL PEACEFUL LIFE WHY WOULD YOU BOTHER ME GET AWAY FROM ME.

Lillia heard the scream of the phantom. The agony and the words that Lillia herself could relate so well.

"A normal peaceful life.."

she opened a 'gate' on her right and pulled a Sabre. 

'Ain't you underestimating this phantom? A Sabre? Really?'

" I'm gonna try looking into its' soul. It might not actually want to die. You heard its' voice too didn't you."

'You're too kind and merciful for your own good. This ain't a normal practice for Reapers. It's no wander other Reapers refer to you as a coin. A Reaper with 2 sides. Why did i make a deal with you of all people.'

" You forgot? I ain't normal. Not even among the Reapers. I'm diving in."

Lillia thrust the sword through the gems and the memories, feelings and thoughts of the phantom invaded her sub-conscious mind.

~
~

Lillia ended in a room of someone's house. The room itself looked old, dusty and rundown. Her guesses are that the family is poor and probably in some kind of huge debt. Lillia finds a girl hiding behind the door of the bedroom she's in. Lillia was able to hear very muffled voices.

Lias: What's she doing over there? Looking at something? Who's she anyways?

Lillia: Let's take a look..

 The closer she got, the clearer the voices get. When she got beside the girl, she found her sobbing. Holding a rabbit soft toy which eyes had fallen off. Holes and patches everywhere on the toy. Liliia was about to call out to the girl when suddenly, a piercing sound reverberated through the house. Both Lillia and the girl jotted.

Female voice: WE HAVE NOTHING LEFT FOR YOU! YOU LEFT US FOR 8 YEARS WITH FUCKING DEBTS AND NOW YOU'RE BACK WITH MORE. HOW MUCH MORE SUFFERING DO YOU WANT TO PUT US THOUGH?!! SHE'S ONLY 10! 10 FUCKING YEARS OLD.

Male voice: I DON'T CARE! SHE AIN'T MINE TO BEGIN WITH.

Lias: What the heck are we listening to? 

Lillia: A lover's quarrel. One that's far to the extreme.

Lias: This kid ain't his?

Lillia: Probably. But, a 10 year old kid shouldn't be listening to this. I'm willing to guess this kid is the phantom.

Lias: No shit.

Lillia: I doubt this the only cause.

Lillia's suspicion is correct. The surroundings blurred and shuffled to another room. This time, a lady was sitting on the desk filled with documents and folders. Someone knocked on the door and the lady gave permission to enter.

Lady: come in.

Mother: Dear, why not take a break. You've been inside here for quite some time. 

Lady: Oh..Time passed fast. Gimme a sec, I'll be out soon.

Mother: Alright.

Lias: This that kid ?

Lillia: No shit.

Lias: She looks good. Hot even.

That triggered to annoyance meter in Lillia and Lias was about get it.

Lillia: My name is Lillia Kavi-

Lias: I'M SORRY ! I'M SORRY! CHILL CHILL-

Mother: Why are you here?!

Male voice: I heard our child won some competition and earned some bucks.

Mother: You've never been a father to her. You have no rights to see her.

Lady: Mum? 

Lillia: this does not look good...

Mother: Get out!

The mother launched herself at him with full force.

Father: Get the f*ck away from me.

In the moment of rage, the father raised the vase by the door and slammed it down hard on the mother's head.  The mother collapse on the floor not even a second later and blood slowly painted the wooden panes red.  The lady came out of her room just in time to see the horrifying scene. The only parent she ever had and cared for, the one that was still smiling in front of her a few minutes ago, is now on the floor in a pool of blood.

~

 The surroundings blurred and shuffled once again. Now they ended up in a black space with nothing except for an orb of light.

Lias: That's her soul.

Lillia: So your mother's death is the reason of your evolution?

Phantom: No. Just a few days ago..he came back and raped me. My whole world shattered. I didn't know what to do anymore so... I-

Lillia: gave up. To the wrong hands. I gave up too.

Phantom: then you'll understand me right? We're the same.  We should des-

Before the phantom could finish talking, Lillia swung her sword and pierced through the orb.   That allowed them to break out of the sub-conscious mind and back to reality. The phantom got more aggressive and attacked Lillia. This is nothing to Lillia. She fought what Lias would refer to as S-ranked phantoms before. Countless of it. Dodging all the phantoms limb barely served as a warm up. With one swift swing, Lillia sliced the phantoms' Gemstone. The body of the phantom dissipated into thin air, leaving that orb of light. Lillia held it in her hands and slowly absorbed it. The orb flickered its' last sparks and disappeared.

"The only difference is that i made a deal with the Souls. You simply gave yours to Phantoms, food for us Reapers."

What happened to trying to save it?

"I tried.
Restore the damages done by the Phantom. You replenished you energy enough do to that and more to spare. "

Yes, Yes, 'your highness'

"Fast. I wanna go home and sleep."

My given name is Lias, one of the 3 Souls, Soul of Noire. Under the name of Noire, I hereby restore every inch of space within the barrier. 

Restitutio

After a long day, Lillia reached home and finally had her long awaited sleep.

Author's note

Hiiii. Thanks for reading and your supports. i apologise if there's still any confusion in the format of reading. feel free to PM me suggestions and feedback! the song is called "Time to go" by Canaria. It's from an anime called Qualidea Code. It's an action, fantasy, comedy anime. There's a huge and unexpected plot twist at the end. Recommended to watch! Hope you enjoyed this Chapter!