Two worlds, both alike in nature,
From Gehenna, to Assiah, to the worlds beyond,
An ancient evil inspires great danger,
It will take the strength of a true heroes' bond,
To defeat the chaos needed be quell,
A pair of star-crossed rivals take their life,
Under the misadventured demonic spell,
Do with their death by the blue flame's might,
The fearful story that only time will tell,
Surrounded by great darkness and the bleak night,
But will their combined fates end in tragedy,
Come forth the tale of torment and agony,
It is now the beginning on the grandest stage,
Okumura and Kuroi, trapped in my enteral cage.
The power of the blue flame transcends time and space. It has been around since the birth of the elements. Ever since mankind discovered the flame's strength, they have done everything they can to harness it. Old empires and civilizations fell to its power, Kings corrupted, worlds torn apart. As time passed, the flame withered away, leaving only traces of its existence left in certain dimensions. But the eternal flame can never truly be extinguished. It will continue to exist in different forms throughout these worlds. But heed my warning, as the blue flame knows no bounds, it will merge and burn, until all of the worlds are reduced to ashes. As that is the true purpose and might of the blue flame. – Unknown, Empire of Ardoris, Year 325
ACT: ONE
SCENE: ONE
It is early in the morning, at the abandoned dormitory at True Cross Academy, where Rin and Yukio Okumura live alone. The whole building is empty besides these two living on the top floor, and only the sound of mice running on the dirty wood floors can be heard. The old brick and rusted steel complex looks worn out both outside and inside, with dimly lit lightbulbs illuminating the hollow hallways. Rin and Yukio's room almost looks like it is divided in to two parts, with Rin's half being especially dirty with old clothes lying around, and Yukio's half looking more like a recently organized library. Rin, the older, yet more wild and rampant of the twins, is lying on the bed, too lazy to get up. His disheveled hair sways to the left, covering his forehead, and he is still in his white dress shirt, and black pants of his school uniform, that he forgot to take off before sleeping after a long night of cram school. He even has his red and black tie on, curling around his neck and he turns right and left, trying to fall back to sleep. Yukio is the complete opposite, all dressed up in a similar fashion, except his clothes are more suited for a teacher. He is up, awake, and reviewing documents at his desk. Yukio shoots Rin and annoyed look, before going back to his papers.
YUKIO: (Not even bothering to look at Rin) Seriously? How long are you going to mop around in bed? There might not be cram school today, but you should at least get up and find something useful to engage in.
RIN: (Twisting and turning under the covers) Hey, gimme a break… Don't you remember that all-nighter assignment you assigned at like midnight… last night!? We didn't even finish until three! Plus, everyone else is probably still asleep. Also, I still haven't recovered from the whole Impure King thing yet…
YUKIO: (Still focused on his papers) *sigh* I'm sure Moriyama and Suguro are well on to their daily routines already. Can you at least get up, make some breakfast for us, then go back to sleep?
RIN: (Trying his best to get out of bed) Alright, Alright, geez gimme a break will ya? I'm up! I'm up!
YUKIO: Great…
RIN: (Opening the fridge and examining the contents inside) Hey, I think we're outta eggs.
YUKIO: (Eyes still focused on his papers) Not going to brush your teeth first?
RIN: Tch, I'll do it later… don't wanna go out into the hallway right now, feels creepy for some reason.
YUKIO: (In disbelief) *sigh* Are you truly that lazy?
RIN: Hey! I'm just saying I don't wanna go, YET! Plus, I'm the one who's gonna make breakfast anyway!
YUKIO: If you're going to give me that kind of attitude, I'll just go out and order takeout myself.
RIN: You're the one with the atti-
A loud crash sound in the hallway interrupts Rin. Both boys glance at the door, then look at each other and nod.
YUKIO: (Getting up from his desk, and taking and reloading a pistol from a drawer) Rin, stay behind me.
RIN: (Taking his sword from underneath his bed) It's alright, I got this. Who do you think it is? Mephisto?
YUKIO: No, he wouldn't make an entrance like this, usually he just pops up out of nowhere, he especially wouldn't use the hallway.
RIN: Right, if it's just Kuro messing around, he's gonna get it! By the way, where'd he go anyway? Little brat…
YUKIO: (Opening the door) Let's go, stay behind me!
RIN: (Following Yukio) Alright, you already said it!
Yukio and Rin walk into the hallway, where they see a large hole through the floor, and smoke everywhere. Suddenly, a tall, hooded figure emerges from the smoke. The figure wears a large black coat, covering his entire body and head. He has a weapon resembling a sword of some kind strapped to his back. As the figure walks out of the smoke, Yukio and Rin barely get a look at his face. He seems to be completely bandaged up like a mummy, with the bandage wraps being so old, and so far strapped, that one cannot see where the wraps end, and where his skin begins. In fact, it is as if the bandages has actually somehow merged with his skin after many long years. The only clear features that Yukio can discern are the figure's eyes, a deep, glowing azure blue, which stands out in the dark hallway. As the strange, tall man walks forward; Yukio readies and aims his gun.
YUKIO: (Aiming down the sights) Hey! Stand back! Don't come any closer! Who are you!? Are you a demon!?
IGNICULUS: (Taking a few steps forward) Me? Demon? I think you are greatly mistaken. I am Igniculus, the protector of the flame. And I encourage you to step back. You are not the one I want.
RIN: (Readying his sheathed sword) Yukio! He's not a demon! I don't sense it in him, but he's definitely not human either!
IGNICULUS: (Stopping and pointing at Rin) You. Show me the flame.
RIN: (Confused) What?
IGNICULUS: You heard me, unleash your power.
YUKIO: (Getting ready to shoot) Rin, don't do it! It's a trick! Don't be too hasty with your flame!
RIN: (Not know what to do) D-Damn… But-
IGNICULUS: Fine, if you choose to hesitate, then I will find another method.
Igniculus jumps forward and pounces on Yukio, his speed has Yukio shocked as he misses a few shots from his gun. Igniculus then tries to grab Yukio, but he rolls away and fires. A bullet caught Igniculus in the arm as he dashes back, but seems unshaken by the wound.
YUKIO: (Gasping for his breath) *gasp* Damn, those bullets were laced with holy water! He isn't a demon after all!
RIN: (Wanting to join the action with uneasiness) Damn it Yukio, he's too fast, let me help! I can handle him!
YUKIO: (With his hand out) No! He wants you to get involved! You can't always be so reckless with your power!
RIN: Tch! Haven't I showed you I can control myself with the Impure King!?
YUKIO: That's different! We're not fighting a demon right now! What if he's like Todo!? There's a reason he wants you to show it!
IGNICULUS: Enough, save your trivial conversations for later. It seems like you enjoy fighting from a distance. Very well, let's play by your rules.
Igniculus pulls out the giant sword-like weapon from his back, and then turns the handle. The weapon's steel blade opens into three parts, and now resembles a wide crossbow. He aims and shoots a quick blue ray of light at Yukio, who cannot react in time to dodge. Rin, jumps in front of the beam to cover his brother, and gets hit and blasted into the wall. Rin's body emits a slight blue flame which managed to cover some of the damage from the attack. Igniculus is ready to take another shot, when a man in a white suit and umbrella jumps in from out of nowhere. With a flick of his fingers, a large rubber fist appears out of thin air and knocks Ingiculus away.
MEPHISTO: (With a delighted smile on his face) Ha ha! I guess I need better security in this school! You boys just don't cut it. How do you manage to cause so much trouble, being the only two living here? I also never said you could invite strangers, much less such a poorly dressed one.
IGNICULUS: (Closing his weapon) It seems the odds are against me. Nonetheless, I have seen what I needed to see.
MEPHISTO: And that is?
IGNICULUS: The boy indeed is the one.
MEPHISTO: Oh ho! And I thought I was the one always being vague. You managed to sneak into my school somehow without permission. Bravo! But I must warn you, I don't take kindly to those who leave me so soon after intriguing me.
IGNICULUS: (Making a swift sign with his hands, before disappearing in a flash of light) I will have to disappoint you then… demon.
MEPHISTO: (Shaking his head) *sigh* Just when things were getting interesting. Well oh well; I guess I'll have you two responsible for the damages now? This will have to factor into your tuition bills. I might as well charge you two enough to get the whole building renovated.
YUKIO: (Helping Rin onto his feet) Mephisto, this is not the time. Who was that man?
MEPHISTO: (With a smirk on his face) I don't know, but I can't say that I don't want to know either.
RIN: (Staggering on his feet) Hey! How can you be so calm and cheery at a time like this? He was strong… and weird as heck too… ow…
MEPHISTO: (Without a hint of worry on his face) Relax! I was just joking about the tuition thing. Anyway, I'm sure you both know he's not a demon by now. But, that will just be a test of how much you've learned so far, how exciting!
RIN: (Shaking his head) Seriously Mephisto? Not even a hint or clue as to what he was? I thought you were like all-knowing and stuff…
MEPHISTO: (Slightly more serious) He is not from this world… but if I recall correctly… there used to be legends in Gehenna… of an ancient race…
YUKIO: And?
MEPHISTO: (Back to his normal, carefree self) And I can't wait to meet him again! Maybe next time, we can have some lunch. He seems to be a lackluster type though, maybe seafood would suit him…?
RIN: *sigh* …nothing else?
MEPHISTO: (With a slight stern look) There was though… a tear in the space and time plane of our world recently… a slight hole, not noticeable to most…
RIN: And I guess you would know because?
MEPHISTO: Do you not remember I can control time and space? *sigh* How soon you forget, I guess I'll have to put that as a true or false question on the exorcist exam.
RIN: Oh right…
YUKIO: So, do you have any plans to combat it? This isn't the end I'm sure. He'll be back, I know it.
MEPHISTO: Oh, I'm quite sure of that too. And I'm also sure it'll get very, very interesting soon…
SCENE: TWO
It is after school, as all the students are all in their little groups and with their friends, walking home together. Mato and Yomi start walking back, right after waving goodbye to their school counselor, Saya. Both Mato and Yomi are wearing their school uniforms, a blue and white themed top, with matching blue skirts. Mato, the more playful and energetic one, has her light blue hair in two short pigtails. Yomi, who is more shy and hesitant to speak, has her long dark green hair coming wavily over her shoulders. After a long day at school, the two slowly being to walk back home, laughing and enjoying themselves every step of the way.
MATO: (Stretching her arms over her head) Ohh! I'm sooo tired! Why do we have so much homework…?
YOMI: (With a slight reassuring smile) Hmm… It's not that much, I'll help you with it!
MATO: (Smiling back) Heh heh! Thanks! Where's Arata and Kagari anyway? They usually walk back with us.
YOMI: Oh… um… I think Kohata-chan is starting a new club at the gym, and Izuriha-chan has to talk with a teacher.
MATO: Oh… I see… Ahh! Their such hard workers! You too Yomi! Saya-sensei says I'm the laziest one! And I'm pretty sure she's right too…
YOMI: (Patting Mato on the back) Ha ha… it's alright, it just gets tiresome sometimes.
MATO: (Leaning her head back) Ugh… You're too nice to me Yomi, you even let me use your homework when I'm behind on it.
YOMI: (Nervously) W-Well… I-I think you should start learning the material too. There's going to be a test soon.
MATO: (Looking down) I know… but you'll help me pull an all-nighter right?
YOMI: (With a soothing smile) Of course.
MATO: (Giving Yomi a big hug) I knew I can always count on you, Yomi!
YOMI: (Blushing) Oh, wow! You startled me!
MATO: (Stepping back) Heh heh… sorry…
YOMI: (Smiling) ha ha…
MATO: (Her stomach growling) Uh… I'm getting hungry! My mom never packs enough lunch for me…
YOMI: Oh… Why don't you come over, I'll make you a cupcake.
MATO: Really! Oooo! I love your cupcakes! Chocolate!?
YOMI: (Chuckling) Ha ha! Of course!
MATO: (With her hands in the air) Awesome!
YOMI: Hmmm…
MATO: Huh? Yomi? What's wrong?
YOMI: (Putting her harms across her chest) Um… I think it just got a little chilly here…
MATO: Yeah, I'm getting a little cold too, something's up.
YOMI: Let's just hurry back…
MATO: Right…
YOMI: The streets are empty too… what's going on Mato, is it that thing again-
MATO: (Jumping in front of Yomi) Yomi, watch out!
A blue flash of light illuminates the sky, and suddenly a crack in space appears in front of them from out of thin air. The crack gets larger and larger until it is big enough to fit a person. A hooded figure steps out of the gap. She is wearing a long black coat, covering her body and face, but her facial features can still be slightly seen. The figure seems to have light blue skin underneath the coat, and her ears are pointy. Her exposed light blue hands have long nails, and as she steps out, the woman's glowing azure blue eyes, catches the girls' attention.
INCENSIA: (Stepping forward) I have finally found you heir. I am Incensia, the guardian of the flame. If you would please do as I say.
MATO: (Stumbling on her words) W-What are you?
INCENSIA: I don't have time for questions, and I do not want to hurt anyone here. In fact, I have to make sure you are the one. Show me the flame now.
YOMI: M-Mato… what's going on? I thought it all ended already…
MATO: N-Not this again…
INCENSIA: (Taking a few more steps forward) I don't have time to waste, you are lucky that I was the one sent for you. Another would have probably taken a more ruthless approach by now. Without any more time wasted, please, show me the flame.
MATO: (Staggering back) T-The flame?
INCENSIA: Yes, show me your true power, the blue flame. Once I can confirm you are indeed the heir, you can then follow me through the portal.
MATO: Huh? I-I don't! I don't know what you are talking about!
INCENSIA: (Getting impatient) You are wasting my time. The signal will show up any minute, and the portal will start to unstablize. Just do as I say.
YOMI: (Grabbing Mato's hand, and starting to run) Mato! Let's get out of here!
MATO: (Too shocked to react) H-Huh? Y-Yomi!
INCENSIA: (Disappearing in a gust of blue smoke, then reappearing behind Yomi and grabbing her) Enough of this foolishness. I find it that this method always seems to work. If you care about her, then show me the flame.
MATO: (With her hand out trying to grab onto Yomi) Wait! Let her go! Hey, I'll do what you want! Just let her go! Please!
INCENSIA: The flame, use it. Show me your power. Summon it.
MATO: (Confused) I-I don't know what you're talking about! W-What flame? J-Just let her go!
INCENSIA: (Suddenly she notices a flash of blue light coming from the portal, then shaking her head) Ah, it seems as if you have run out of time. The plan must move along however. If you want to save her, then summon the courage to use the flame, and seek us out. Step through the portal if you ever want to see your friend again. You won't have much time to decide though.
Incensia then grabs Yomi, and jumps into the portal with Yomi on her shoulders. Mato watches helplessly, and chases after them, but stops at the entrance of the crack, not knowing whether to jump in or not. The shining gap in space is flickering with all sorts of lights, and distorts the images around the area. Mato hesitates, and takes a step back before hearing a voice in her head.
SHOOTER: (Do you want to save her?)
MATO: (Talking to herself) Huh? What? I-It's you… I-I don't know! I don't know how to!
SHOOTER: (The power is yours. It is your choice whether or not you want to use it.)
MATO: But, I don't know if it'll be like last time! I don't know if I can control it.
SHOOTER: (It all depends on whether you want to save her or not.)
MATO: I-I do! I have to! Yomi is important to me! She's in this mess because of me! I have to save her!
SHOOTER: (Then go.)
MATO: (Hesitating before jumping into the crack) I-I… ah… fine!
SCENE: THREE
Shiemi, a cheerful, good-hearted, and shy girl with blond hair up to her shoulders, walks towards boys' room in the dorm. She sports her usual light green yukata, and walks nervously up to the door. She is Rin and Yukio's longtime friend, having been through a lot together, but is still somewhat shy towards them. She rarely ever goes to their dorm room, if ever, and usually just sees them in cram school. She walks slowly, thinking about what to say the entire walk, and contemplating whether she should just head back home instead. When she gets near the room, and sees the large hole in the floor, and cracks on the walls, she instantly gets worried, and rushes over to Rin and Yukio's room. She opens the door and charges into the room without knocking.
SHIEMI: (Barging into the room) W-What happened!? Why is there a huge hole outside!?
RIN: (With a blank stare towards Shiemi) Uh? Shiemi? What are you doing here? There's no cram school today!
SHIEMI: (Embrassed) I-I… um… I was going to ask Yukio about the tutoring lessons… he was supposed to be at my house an hour ago, but he wasn't and he's usually never late… so I got worried. S-Sorry for barging in like that…
YUKIO: (With a sigh of relief) *phew* Sorry about that, I'll make it up to you next week, I just got held up by something.
SHIEMI: Um… Are you okay Yuki? You seem a little stress out? If it's because of the lessons, its okay, you deserve a break on weekends too.
YUKIO: (Shaking his head) No, it's not that Shiemi, don't worry about it, it's nothing.
SHIEMI: Huh? What happened? Rin?
RIN: (Looking down) It's nothing Shiemi, don't worry. We have it under control; I just need to find out more first.
YUKIO: Rin, don't get so hasty. You don't know what he's up to, you don't want to show the flame to him yet.
RIN: He already knows I have it!
YUKIO: Still, he obviously wants it for more than just seeing it. Just calm down.
RIN: (Getting angry) Yeah, but I can't just sit here and wait! We need to find him before he does something else!
YUKIO: (Getting angry as well) Running in head first isn't going to solve anything either! He's not a demon, we don't know what we're dealing with here!
SHIEMI: (Yelling) G-Guys! Stop fighting!
RIN: (Looking down and embarrassed) Uh… sorry Shiemi, it's uh… it's nothing really.
YUKIO: (Looking away) Yeah Shiemi, it's alright, just head back home. I'll be there next week, just study last week's materia-
SHIEMI: (Getting mad) Why don't you guys tell me anything!? Didn't I prove that you could trust me after what happened with the Impure King!? I thought you two would let me in by now!
RIN: S-Shiemi! It's not that! It's just… more complicated than that… We don't want you to get hurt.
YUKIO: Rin is right Shiemi, this is too dangerous for you to get involved in.
SHIEMI: (With tears in her eyes) Well, I guess the only time you two agree is when it's about me causing trouble for the two of you!
RIN: W-Wait, that's not what he-
SHIEMI: (Crying) *sniff* You're right! *sniff* *sniff* I guess I'm just a burden to you two after all!
Shiemi runs out the dorm room crying, as Rin gets up and tries chasing after her. Yukio stands up and grabs Rin's arm, motioning him to stop.
YUKIO: Wait… let her be for now.
RIN: (Getting angry) What!? We can't just-
YUKIO: We have bigger things to worry about, and I don't want to get her or anyone else involved. You know I'm right. It's for her own sake.
RIN: (Hesitating) Ah… eh… damn it! Fine!
Shiemi is running down the hallway, with tears in her eyes. She can barely see where she is going before bumping into a woman, and falling back. She looks up and sees a young woman, with ashen hair, green eyes, and a scar on her cheek. She is wearing a loose white shirt, with dark brown leather pants, along with a belt that straps a large steel sword to her back. The woman reaches her hand towards Shiemi, who takes it and is helped up to her feet.
SHIEMI: (Turning red) Um… um… S-Sorry about that! I-I wasn't looking!
CIRI: (Helping Shiemi to her feet) Are you okay? You seemed to be crying. Did something happen?
SHIEMI: (Quickly wiping the tears from her eyes) Oh, um… it's nothing. Um… I don't think I've ever seen you around the school before. Are you a new teacher? You look a little like a foreigner too. Maybe a foreign language teacher from a different country? I guess you're new to Japan. But you dress like… like… um… a little different…
CIRI: Oh! I didn't introduce myself. I'm Cirilla. But you can call me Ciri. Are you sure you're okay?
SHIEMI: Oh, I'm fine! I-It's nothing really! My name is Shiemi! It's nice to meet you Ciri!
CIRI: (With a warm smile) It's nice to meet you too Shiemi! But I'm afraid we'll have to keep the introductions short, or explain on the way.
SHIEMI: (Confused) Huh?
CIRI: Something is happening on the lower floors, yet I can't find a ladder or the way down. We need to hurry, I have a feeling someone is in trouble.
SHIEMI: Huh? Oh okay! Um… follow me! Ah, I hope I can find the way…
CIRI: (Comforting her) It's quite alright, just try your best. I'm sure you know this place better than I do.
Shiemi walks towards the stairs of the dormitory as Ciri follows. Shiemi seems to be somewhat lost herself, but does her best to guide the way towards the lower floors.
SHIEMI: (Walking down the steps) So um… you didn't say where you were from earlier.
CIRI: (Following Shiemi) Oh, that's right. It's kind of hard to explain, but you can say that I'm from a different world.
SHIEMI: (Eyes wide) Huh? W-What?
CIRI: (Talking to herself) Funny… this is the second time recently that I've been in a situation like this… these introductions are never easy…
SHIEMI: What?
CIRI: Oh, um… never mind, anyway, let's just say that I have an ability that lets me travel across these different dimensions, and I usually just go around not really focusing on any specific place. In fact, I'm actually just running away from something.
SHIEMI: (Extremely confused but acting like she understands) D-Dimensions… R-Right.
CIRI: Anyway, for some reason, your world happened to catch my attention when I was traveling. There were a lot of gaps and cracks in the space and time fabric, similar to a place I visited earlier. Only this time, it seems as if someone ripped their way through into your world, forcing themselves in, whereas there are usually stable portals made.
SHIEMI: (Not understanding a word) Y-Yeah, I-I get it…
CIRI: (Sympathetically) Ha ha, I can understand it's a lot to take in at once. Don't worry about it, after this I'm sure you won't ever have to worry about me again.
SHIEMI: (Embarrassed) N-No, it's not that! It's just, I have a hard time believing everything, but I'm sure I can trust you. You seem really nice!
CIRI: (Blushing) Oh! Thank you! It's been a while since I've met someone so light-hearted.
SHIEMI: Right, I guess it must be hard traveling all the time.
CIRI: Yeah… I haven't been back to my world in some time.
SHIEMI: Oh…
CIRI: I'd hate to cut the conversation short, but we have to hurry! I can feel something is happening.
SHIEMI: (Walking faster) Y-Yeah! This way! W-Wait, how do you know anyway? I can't hear anything.
CIRI: Well, I don't have the senses myself, but I've been hunting and traveling long enough to grasp a feel for them, so I can hear longer ranges than most people. It makes it so that I am a little more aware of my surroundings. Ah, the place is on this floor! Can you navigate? It's towards the end.
SHIEMI: (Walking even faster) O-Okay, I'll try!
Shiemi and Ciri finally arrive in front of the room where Ciri had sensed something. As they walk in, they see a large crack in thin air, with blue light emanating from it. In the center of the room is Incensia standing, with a tired Yomi lying on the floor. Incensia notices Ciri and Shiemi and immediately readies herself for battle.
INCENSIA: You two have no business here. Leave now. I only seek that of the flame.
CIRI: (Drawing her sword) What's going on here? Leave that girl alone! Ah! I can feel it, you also are not from this world!
INCENSIA: I am afraid I cannot afford to leave yet. The heir has still not arrived. But if you stand in my way, I will have to dispatch of you.
CIRI: (Getting into battle stance) Enough! Let her go, or we'll have to settle this the hard way.
INCENSIA: (Pulling out a pair of spiral-shaped knives) Interesting, your blood, I can smell it. You too, are not from this world. But… there's something else also… something greater in your blood.
SHIEMI: (Speechless) Um… Um… w-what's going on…
CIRI: (Walking forward) Shiemi, stay back, this is too dangerous!
SHIEMI: (Stepping back) Oh, okay!
INCENSIA: Fool. Getting involved in this will only end up hurting you.
CIRI: (Dashing forward) Ah!
Ciri lunges forward with her sword, Incensia dashes back, and tries to attack Ciri at her side. Ciri surprises Incensia by warping behind her in a wave of green light, and hitting her back with the hilt of her blade. Incensia staggers backward, knowing she had underestimated her opponent. She then draws in air, and blows out a huff of blue smoke that covers the entire room. Incensia then jumps into the air, charges down towards Ciri, hoping she is blinded by the smoke. Ciri being able to sense where Incensia is attacking from, parries her attack, and kicks Incensia back. Incensia is staggered by the last attack, and brought to her knees.
INCENSIA: (Kneeling on one knee) Ugh… you are stronger that I had expected. This is a surprise. It seems as if the plan has gone awry. No matter, my work here will have to go uncompleted, she is your problem now. I am the least of your worries.
Incensia, sensing she is no match for Ciri, quickly escapes by jumping into the blue portal. Ciri picks up Yomi who is still unconscious on the floor, and places her nearby Shiemi.
CIRI: (Lying Yomi down on the floor next to Shiemi) Shiemi, I'm going to trust you with her. I can sense this girl isn't from this dimension either. I have to chase after that woman to find some answers first.
SHIEMI: (Still shocked from the events) Uh, um, yeah! Leave it to me! I'll take care of her!
CIRI: Alright. I'll come back later; these portals are unstable and will decay at any time. Wait for me, I'll come back and take her back to her world.
SHIEMI: O-Okay!
Ciri jumps into the blue portal after Incensia. Right as Ciri jumps in, the portal closes, and a second later, the crack in space can no longer been seen, without any traces of it every having existed. Shiemi remains shocked and speechless, kneeling in the room. She quickly notices Yomi lying unconscious besides her, and brushes her hand on Yomi's cheek, trying to see if she is awake.
SHIEMI: H-Hey… are you alright?
YOMI: (Still unconscious) mmm…
SHIEMI: Ah… I should probably find someone who can help… I guess I'll have to see Yuki and Rin about this… oh… I'm still so mad at them too! But still… only they would know what to do in a situation like this. Let's see, how do I get you there… Oh I know! Come out Nee!
In a small gust of wind, a little teddy bear like creature pops up onto Shiemi's shoulder. It is composed of grass and moss, and seems to be very friendly towards Shiemi. Shiemi then motions Nee with her hands, and in a second, Nee jumps off her shoulders, and suddenly grows into a giant Nee.
NEE: (Ecstatically) Nee! Nee!
SHIEMI: (Clapping) Ha ha! Awesome Nee! Now, help me pick up this girl, and let's get her to Rin and Yuki. Ah, I hope Ciri is going to be alright.