Hello, everyone! I'm back with the sequel of 'The Rainbow Arcobaleno! This is the start of a fresh, hew chapter 1! I hope everyone will enjoy this chapter! Without further ado, let's start!
Normal POV
Three years has past since Aichi's death. Although the news was hard to bear, the Sendou family was reassured when Kai explained that Aichi would be revived after his body returns and that they can interact with his soul. And, Yosuke did blamed Kai but he knew that Aichi wouldn't like it one bit. Kai also told them about his marriage to Aichi and showed the ring as proof that he'd proposed to Aichi before he had drawn his last breath. Back to the present, three years passed quite quickly and everyone have gone on different paths. Vanguard was now quite advanced and now, they have the GIRS system to make fights more interesting and fun. However, due to some circumstances, something about GIRS have bothered some people and their peaceful lives. Everything started when the G Quest was announced to public.
~ France~
A brunette looked at his phone while a blunette, who was holding his arm, read the message as well.
" It all starts now, huh..." The brunette said
The blunette tugged his sleeve as if to tell him something.
" Nobody knows whatever goes around in his mind but this is a crisis worth to avert our attention to. Besides, you're going to be awakened again soon, we can't have a single crisis ruin it. Because this crisis might have something to do with you." The brunette said
The bluenette looked at him questionably as the brunette ruffled his hair.
" I mean about the war three years ago. Gaillard said it too, if I save you, the war will continue. And no, even if I know it will continue, I'll never let you die just so it can end. It's not that simple." The brunette said
The bluenette let out a silent sigh as both continued walking over to their destination.
~ Japan~
A few days later, Chrono and the others had won against Leon and his team at Magallancia Branch. They were now at the backstage chatting.
" We'll definitely win at the other branches!" Chrono said
" Yeah." Leon said
" You better, since you guys were the ones who beat us!" Jillian said
" Yeah!"
" That was a good fight, amigo. I'll see you guys next time." Jaime said
" Us too." Chrono said
" Yeah!"
They waved each other off as Leon looked at Chrono and the others leaving and away from listening range.
" You can come out now." Leon said
" Leon-sama?"
" Master Leon?"
Leon turned behind and the blunette from France a few days ago was seen there.
" You didn't have to hide yourself. I know that you were watching our match." Leon said
The blunette scratched his cheek sheepishly.
" Oh, what a beautiful senorita!" Jaime exclaimed
He was about to rush over to the bluenette when Jillian pulled him back.
" He's not a girl! He's a boy!" Jillian said
" Huh?! But he looks so much like a senorita!" Jaime said
" That's his natural looks." Sharlene said
Jaime then looked down, feeling dejected.
" Ignore him for now. Seeing that you're here means that both of you have returned to Japan, right?" Leon ask
The bluenette nodded as Leon held out his hand and the bluenette then looked at it before smiling apologetically.
" Oh, sorry. I forgot. Anyway... It's nice to see you again, Sendou." Leon said
Aichi nodded.
" So have you confirmed the whereabouts of the new wind?" Leon ask
Aichi shook his head in response.
" What about the guys in Italy?" Leon ask
Aichi merely shrugged his shoulders in response.
" I see. Well, I'll inform you if I have any new findings. For now, get back to that guy before he realizes you're gone and panics." Leon said
Aichi nodded and went off after that. After getting out of Jaime's view, he disappeared. Two days later, Chrono and the others were at the Dragon Empire to help out with their G Quest preparations.
" They're still not done, even after a week of preparations..." Chrono sighed
" i guess there's many to do." Shion said
That was when they spotted someone walking around and doesn't look like a staff member.
" Who's that?" Chrono ask
" I don't know but he looks kind of familiar..." Shion said
" He doesn't look like a staff member at all..." Chrono said
" I know... So what's he doing here?" Shion said
Suddenly, Tokoha came by and told them that they have things to do at the outdoor stadium with Rummy Labyrinth. Chrono and Shion were stand-ins for Rummy Labyrinth while Tokoha can assist the idol group as much as she can. After a few hours passed, lunch break then started. Tokoha had gotten a message from her brother, Mamoru, at that time.
" Onii-san said that they're testing the new GIRS system and asked if we want to see it." Tokoha said
" Let's go!" Both boys said
" Then, I'll be walking around for the rest of the break. Thanks for the sandwich." Luna said
" It's okay. You sure you don't want to come with us?" Shion ask
" No, if I don't rest, Am will scold me." Luna replied
" Okay then. See you later then." Chrono said
" Yeah!"
They stopped in their tracks when the same person they saw in the morning were in front of them. It was Aichi.
" You're that guy from before!" Chrono exclaimed
Aichi smiled before handing something to them as they looked at it. It's the Stardrop.
" What's this?" Chrono ask
Aichi typed something into his FICA before showing it to them.
" 'Please help me return this to my fiancee. He should be at where you three are going to.' Fiancee?" Chrono ask
Aichi nodded.
" Why don't you go to return it to him by yourself?" Shion ask
Aichi typed something in again and showed it to them as they sweat dropped.
" 'I'm a little lost and I need to head back home to prepare dinner.'" Tokoha read
" Alright... We got it. We just need to return this, right?" Chrono ask
Aichi nodded as Chrono and the others looked at the Stardrop before turning to leave. That was when Chrono stopped.
" Hey, what's your fiancee's..." Chrono paused when he saw that Aichi had disappeared already when he turned..." ... name...?"
" He's gone..." Shion exclaimed
" A-Anyway... Let's go to see the new GIRS..." Tokoha said
" Yeah..."
They headed towards where the fight stadium was as they sat down and watched the fight between Mamoru and the brunette from a few days ago.
" Still... Mamoru's opponent is strong..." Chrono said
" You don't know? That's Toshiki Kai. He's famous in the Euro League with Olivier Gaillard and Philippe Neve." Shion said
" Guys... Over there..." Tokoha said, pointing towards a seat with his finger shaking
The two boys turned to see Aichi once again. This time, he was seating further away from them and watching the match. The two boys paled, just like Tokoha.
" H-How did he get in here?!" Chrono exclaimed
" I-I don't know..." Shion said
" H-He disappeared just now and then he reappeared here... D-Don't tell me... A-A ghost?!" Tokoha exclaimed
" Maybe... He's come to haunt his 'fiancee' for doing something unforgivable and the pendant he gave us is cursed." Chrono said, exaggerating his actions
But that still nevertheless scared the living daylights out of Tokoha and Shion.
" I'm just joking. You guys took it too seriously." Chrono said, sitting back down as his two friends heaved a sigh of relief, " Besides, I don't think a guy with those eyes would hurt anyone, even his own fiancee." He continued
Tokoha and Shion were now focused on what Chrono was saying and looked at Aichi.
" His eyes are just full of love in them. My guess is that Toshiki Kai is his fiancee." Chrono said
" Huh? Blue hair and eyes... Now I remember! You're correct, Chrono. Those two are together. That's Aichi Sendou. He is always beside Toshiki Kai and he also joined the Euro League. Due to him being unable to speak because of some circumstances, Olivier Gaillard and Phillippe Neve modified the GIRS at the league. I'll get to that device next time but the point is that both have become champions at the Euro League together. And rumors mentioned that they were wearing the same rings on the same hands on their ring fingers." Shion said
" Why can't he speak?" Tokoha ask
" If you put the pieces that we joined just now and consider that if he is indeed a ghost, it could be that he just can't speak because he really is one." Shion said
" But the cameras were able to capture him, right? Why?" Chrono ask
" I'm not sure... That's the confusing part. But right now, let's return the pendant later and find out." Shion said
" Yeah!"
After Mamoru's fight, Kai had ran off after realizing something amiss as Chrono and the others tried to follow but was stopped by Tokoha when she spotted Luna looking for something and going off to help her. Soon after, they were relaxing inside the Branch as Kamui approached them.
" Yo, guys! I didn't think you'd be here!" Kamui said
" Kamui-san!"
" Kamui! You found it yet?!" An auburn haired boy ran towards them and ask
More people ran towards them and panted.
" No. I can't find it anywhere either." Kamui said
" What should we do...?" A brown haired boy panted
" I can't believe that guy lost the pendant!" Kamui said
" Pendant?" Tokoha ask as the three looked at each other
" Kamui-san. Is this the pendant you were looking for?" Chrono ask, holding the Stardrop out
" Oh! That's it! Where did you find it?!" Kamui ask, taking the Stardrop from Chrono
" Oh. Some guy with blue hair and eyes passed it to us. He wanted us to help it pass it back to his fiancee." Chrono replied
" I see. Hey! Come here, you!" Kamui said
Kai came running as he panted.
" Y-You found it?!" Kai ask
" Here! Don't lose it again!" Kamui said, handing the Stardrop to Kai
" Aichi!" Kai took the Stardrop and heaved a sigh of relief
" You have to stop losing that pendant! You know how important it is!" The auburn haired boy scolded
" Like I said, he wanders off by himself!" Kai said
" Then you should take care of him better!" Kamui said
" It's not my fault!" Kai said
He then held up the Stardrop.
" Hey, Aichi! Come out and tell it to them!" Kai said
Aichi came out of the Stardrop and scratched his cheek sheepishly.
" I told you many times not to go wandering off without telling me! You know how worried we were when you went missing?!" Kai scolded
" Calm down, Kai. At least he came back safely, right?" Miwa ask
" That still doesn't change the fact that you got everyone worried, Aichi!" Kai scolded
Aichi just turned his back and didn't face Kai.
" Aichi?" Kai ask
" Ah... You got him upset again." Kamui said
" Kamui-san, they are?" Chrono ask, despite his two teammates are still in shock from Aichi's appearance
" Oh, sorry. From the left we have... Shingo Komoi. Naoki Ishida. Taishi Miwa. And the surly one over there is Toshiki Kai and Brother Aichi... Who's kind of upset right now..." Kamui introduced, seeing that Kai was comforting Aichi, who he concluded that he was crying from getting the scolding
" I said I'm sorry already... Don't cry already." Kai said
Sweat drop...
" They're all my friends and seniors. They're also important people for tomorrow's G Quest." Kamui said
" Oh. Are these three the rumored Team Try3?" Shingo ask
" H-Hello..." Shion greeted
" Are we that famous?" Chrono ask
" I don't know..." Tokoha replied
" Well, we have a meeting now. We'll see you guys tomorrow." Naoki said
" Come on. You two can leave your couple quarrel for next time. Just don't keep going anywhere without Kai, 'kay, Aichi?" Miwa ask
Aichi just simply ignored the comment and went back into the Stardrop. Miwa then placed his hand on Kai's shoulder.
" Good luck, Kai. You're gonna need it." Miwa said
They left with a sullen Kai as the three sweat dropped. They left for their respective homes after that.
~ At Kai and Aichi's house~
Kai unlocked the door and entered their house. During the course of three years, Kai and Aichi had bought a house for themselves and lived there ever since then. Kai made dinner and set everything on the table as he walked over to the Stardrop.
" Hey, Aichi. I'm sorry about scolding you just now. Won't you come out?" Kai ask
The Stardrop only moved a little as Kai sighed.
" Fine then. You made me do this." Kai said
Kai brought the Stardrop to his lips as he licked it slowly. As expected, Aichi reacted by showing himself while holding his right ear and blushing red.
" You know, I never know where I lick. If you'd like, I can even attempt an even worse one." Kai said
Knowing what he meant, Aichi's face went even redder.
" Now sit and eat your dinner or I'll do it again." Kai said
Aichi pouted as he sat down and ate his dinner. Kai also started eating his dinner while holding onto the pendant, if Aichi were to become disobedient again.
" Kai-kun is mean..." Aichi said
" Come on, Aichi. You don't even know how worried we got when you went missing. Try to not wander off next time. Otherwise, you'll worry the others and especially, me." Kai said
" I'm sorry..." Aichi said
" It's alright. As long as you don't do that again. By the way, your speech is getting better today. I guess that means your body is almost done recovering then." Kai said
" I hope so... I want to be able to talk to everyone again..." Aichi said
" Although... I still wonder why Ibuki is able to hear you... Gaillard did say that I was the only chosen person..." Kai said
" I don't know..." Aichi said
" Well, whatever the case, we still have to complete what he told us to do." Kai said
" Yeah."
" You want some drinks? I don't remember having any in the fridge but there is a nearby vending machine." Kai said
Aichi nodded. They finished eating their dinner before leaving the house for awhile to get to the vending machine.
" Kai-kun, look." Aichi tugged Kai's sleeve and pointed to the ground
Kai looked down to see Shion kneeling on the ground and from the sound he was emitting, he might be weeping.
" Now that I think about it, Ibuki-san told us that he had been sabotaged by most likely his plan. Poor boy..." Aichi said
" Hmph."
Kai turned to the vending machine to buy their drinks when the light turned on and Shion turned to them.
" You two are..." Shion exclaimed
Aichi urged Shion to stand up as Kai looked over to them.
" Are you going to let one little setback take you down?" Kai ask
" I..." Shion said
Kai then grabbed Aichi's hand and turned to leave for home.
" If you want to get stronger, then come." Kai said
Shion took awhile to process what Kai said as he quickly went to follow them back home.
" Kai-kun... You purposely bought three cans of drinks, didn't you? You're just really not honest to yourself. You really just want to help that boy out, right?" Aichi ask
" Shut up..." Kai said, blushing
Kai unlocked the door and they entered it. Shion sat at the living room table while Aichi had brought out snacks for him to eat.
" T-Thank you very much..." Shion said
Aichi just smiled.
" Aichi. If you'd like, you can go to sleep for now. This'll take awhile." Kai said
Aichi nodded and headed up to their room to rest for the night.
" Now, let's start." Kai said
Thunder strikes the sky and rain started pouring heavily after that.
" Imagine it."
~ A few hours later~
After the uncountable number of losses, Shion had fallen asleep in exhaustion as Kai sighed. He took something out from the room and placed it around Shion's shoulders. He looked up and saw Aichi.
" Aichi. Is everything alright? Were you scared of the thunder?" Kai ask
" A little... Besides, that jacket..." Aichi said
" I know. If he knows what I mean, he'll carve out a new path for himself. He has to get stronger." Kai said
" Why don't I challenge him next time? You have to attend the G Quest tomorrow, don't exhaust yourself. Go ahead and sleep." Aichi said
" No. At his level, he has no rights to challenge you." Kai said
Aichi silently sighed. Suddenly, he walked over to one of the drawers and opened it before taking out a small box.
" That box... Are you sure?" Kai ask
" Yeah. I've been thinking about it all these times... But I know that they can carve out a new path and make the plan successful. Besides, I've seen them before. They can use them." Aichi said
" Alright. But that's not like you to involve innocent people like that." Kai said
" I know, but... I've a feeling that everything will become complicated soon... These will protect them when the time comes..." Aichi said
" I see. Then I'll support your decision." Kai said
Aichi nodded and left the box in front of Shion with a note on it before heading up to their room with Kai.
" Get stronger, Shion Kiba. Once that time comes, everything will be revealed." Kai thought
And that's the end of this chapter! Sorry for the long wait, everyone! I hope everyone enjoyed this chapter and I'll see everyone in the next chapter!