This happens in the flashback chapter of Volume 17 when Westcott kills Shinji Takamiya (Shido's past life) in front of Mio and she uses her powers to save him after getting away from Westcott. Only this time, Mio is able to save Shin from dying.
Shin groans a little, before slowly opening his eyes to see a girl crying in front of him. Right there, was Mio, the girl he fell in love with and risked his life to protect. She was holding him in her arms tightly, while tears streamed down her face.
"Mio? What happened?" He asked while grabbing hold of her hand, trying to comfort her.
"Shin, you got shot, by that monster…I got you away from him, but you weren't moving, I thought you were gone...and that I was alone..." She said while sobbing.
"Monster?..." Shin then realized she was talking about the man who took his sister Mana. Shin tried to get up but was still feeling a little pain from the bullet shot.
"Shin, I've managed to heal all your injuries but try not to move." Mio pleaded. But at that moment, Shin's eyes widened, realizing that Westcott kidnapped his sister.
"Wait! That guy, he still has Mana! We got to get her back!" Shin tried to get up despite feeling pain in his chest but Mio stopped him.
"Shin! Please don't! I'm begging you!" She pleaded, refusing to let Shin get up.
"Mio! Let go! We have to save Mana!"
"I know Shin, but you can't do anything in your condition! I don't want to lose you…I don't want to see you die..." She said while shedding a few tears, having realized how much Shin meant to her.
"Mio…" He whispered softly.
"Shin, I want to save Mana too. She's been such a good friend to me. And with these powers I have discovered I can save her, but I don't know where to start…the last thing I want is to lose you or Mana..." Mio said while biting her lip, making Shin calm down.
"Perhaps I can help you." Shin and Mio turned around to see the man from earlier, the one who allowed them to escape before being intercepted by Wescott and Ellen. A man by the name of Elliot, someone who fell in love with the first spirit Mio but was indirectly rejected after Mio stated that she was happy being with Shin.
"You again?" Mio whispered.
"You're the guy from before…" Shin said with a confused look.
"I don't understand. Why did you let us go earlier? Aren't you with him?"
"Yes, I was. But what Ike did was wrong. What I did was wrong. What we attempted to do and the power we wanted from you, it was going too far. I never wanted for this to happen. I never saw the dark sadistic side of Ike until now. I know now that he is not the friend I've known since we were kids, but a demon out for power and will do anything to meet his goals. For that, I'm truly sorry, so I want to make it up to you both by helping you save your sister. While Ike did question my loyalty, I am still apart of DEM Industries. I can help you get your sister back and take Ike down. I discovered his plans and what he has in mind will cause nothing but destruction. So, will you put your trust in me?" Elliot asked while extending a hand. Mio was a bit cautious about the man, but Shin saw that he was remorseful about taking part in kidnapping Mana and causing so much trouble and grabbed his hand.
"Okay, I trust you." Mio gasped at this but didn't argue with her beloved.
"If Shin trusts you, then so will I." Mio said while grabbing hold of Shin's hand, making him smile.
"All right, so what's the plan?"
"For now Karen will take you to a secret place. Somewhere that neither Ike or Ellen knows about. I will go back to DEM and see whether Wescott still views me as an ally or a traitor. Depending on which one, I will let you know. But for now, you have to allow your injuries to fully heal. You aren't any help to your sister if you're not at a hundred percent."
"Okay then. You make a good point." That was when a car arrived, with the woman Elliot just mentioned in the driver's seat.
"Get in. You will be safe." Shin then took hold of Mio's hand, ensuring her that everything was gonna be fine. They then got in the car and drove off to who knows where while Elliot took his own car and drove towards DEM Industries (Japanese Branch).
"Ike, are you really going to go this far? Killing even a child to meet your goals?" He asked himself.
"Either way, I can't allow you to do as you please."
At DEM Industries
"Ike, what should I do with this girl we captured?" Ellen asked. Currently she was dragging by her leg Mana Takamiya who was beaten badly and had several bruises on her body.
"For now throw her in one of the science realizers. I have plans for her but now, I'm focusing on trying to find that girl. She couldn't have gone too far."
"Understood." Ellen then dragged poor Mana, leaving Westcott alone in his private room.
"Mark my words spirit, your power will be mine." He said with a sinister smile. That was when one of DEM's security staff came in.
"Mr. Wescott sir, Mr. Elliot is here. Should I let him in?"
"Yes, let him in." The door opened and Elliot walked in.
"Well, you've got some nerve coming here after letting the spirit get away. But given that you've been a softie since we were kids, I'll overlook it this one time." He said while using his index finger.
"Ike, you know I don't have it in me to hurt others."
"Yes, yes I'm aware. But even so, you should have a little backbone. Otherwise some people might not take you seriously."
"I suppose so."
"At any rate, you will help me capture this girl the next time we see her, won't you?"
"Of course Ike. Though I can't guarantee that I will do anything rash. " Elliot said while crossing his fingers.
"Fair enough. Then let's begin the search again." He said and then walked towards the window in his room.
I hope you like this story so far. What would have happened if Mio was able to save Shin & Mana and get her happy ending instead of dying 30 years later. I'm having some writers block right now for the other stories so apologies to those waiting for the next chapters, so until then!
