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"No matter if she believes she is strong enough, no one survives by fighting for themselves. She needs to realize that we are all there for her."
AngelMarker: Outside Ruby's Office
Fuuko fidgeted slightly as she sat outside Chief Ruby's office, waiting on the verdict of what was going to happen to Wake. She winced when she heard a rather loud shout emanate from the room. Try as she might, she couldn't hear anything that was being said. She gripped her drink tighter as she went over what had happened when Wake and Narika had returned from the Labyrinth.
The two had gotten off of the airship, covered in injuries. Wake was carrying Narika, even though one could tell she was barely standing. The Chief and several medical personnel had rushed to meet with them, and after a short conversation, they took Narika to the infirmary.
Wake was taken to Chief Ruby's office, which had confused the rest of the girls. Why wasn't Wake being given medical attention? What had happened to them in the Labyrinth?
Shaking her head Fuuko looked up to the door, everything had gone silent. She assumed they were still talking, but whatever caused the outburst had probably been settled. Sighing she took a sip of her drink as she leaned back in her chair.
"Wake, what happened to you two in there?"
"Um...she got hurt that badly because she protected me."
Fuuko jumped as she turned to face the sudden newcomer, she then felt herself relax when she saw that it was Narika. Smiling she patted the seat next to her and Narika nodded. The girl took a seat as Fuuko looked her over. The girl had bandages wrapped around her head and her arms, but other than that she looked fine.
"Well, it's nice to see one of you made it out okay."
"Why? Where is Wake?"
Fuuko pointed to the door and Narika nodded, the girl looked up the the ceiling and sighed. Fuuko looked over with a raised eyebrow.
"Want to talk about it?"
"Well, um, we had made it to the Labyrinth. I had transformed...in front of Wake," the girl blushed; "and we entered the Labyrinth. Everything was going fine until we entered the second floor."
The look in Narika's eyes darkened slightly, Fuuko put a hand on the girl's shoulder. Narika gave her a smile before continuing.
"When we got to the second floor, we encountered a monster that Chief Ruby had called a Dusk Spawner."
Fuuko's eyes widened in horror. Many a time during her studies she had heard of the Dusk Spawners. The strongest of monsters that controlled the Labyrinths, a being that emitted pure Dusk. She then turned away from Narika as she tried to imagine how frightening that scenario could have been.
"It was the reason there were monsters in the Labyrinth. Chief told us to get away from it, but Wake didn't listen. It was as if she was a different person, she killed it."
"That's a good thing right? I mean, if it's dead there can no longer be any monsters in the Labyrinth, right?"
Narika shook her head, which caused Fuuko to frown.
"The monster got back up, and attacked. It tore through Wake and hit me. She saw that and attacked the beast again, but instead of finishing it off she picked me up and ran. The beast chased us, attacking Wake constantly, she tried her best to shield me."
Narika looked to Fuuko and showed a small smile, the expression calming Fuuko down slightly.
"She got us back to the ship and we escaped. The doctors say I'll be able to go to the Academy again after I've rested a bit."
Fuuko nodded, once again finding herself looking at the door. She knew that Narika was now okay, but she still worried about Wake. In the midst of her thoughts she must have missed something that Narika said, as the girl tapped her on the shoulder.
"Hm?"
"I was, um, wondering, since you are Wake's roommate. Do you know if she has anything personal towards monsters?"
"No, she usually only wants to hear about me. I've never heard her say anything about her own life before the Brand appeared."
"Oh."
There was another pause as the two girls collected their thoughts. Narika then started fidgeting as she turned to face Fuuko, not liking how quiet she was being.
"Fuuko, did you recently lend Wake a book?"
"Hm? No, why?"
"Oh, well when I was sent to collect papers yesterday, I got to Wake. When she handed her paper to me, she had accidentally put the name Sanae where her name should be. She said it was a name she read in a book you gave her."
"Sorry, I don't have any books with that name."
Narika nodded as she put a finger under her chin, beginning to ponder as Fuuko once again looked to the door.
The silence was short lived as the door opened and Wake limped out. The two girls looked to her as she walked towards them. She flashed a smile before she fell to her knees. The two girls rushed Wake as she blacked out.
Women's Dorms: Wake and Fuuko's room
"Ow! Come on, could you go a little easier on me?"
"Not when you black out from your injuries. Now hold still."
Wake winced as Fuuko applied ointment on the burn on the girl's cheek. She then quickly placed a band-aid on it. Smiling she quickly kissed it as she stepped away from Wake, admiring her handiwork. Wake frowned as she inspected herself shaking her head as she looked up to Fuuko.
"I don't really think these will hold Fuuko-"
"That's Nurse Fuuko to you young lady! And I know how to treat wounds as well as the rest of the Disciples here."
Wake chuckled as she leaned back on her bed, Fuuko taking a seat on the bed beside her. Looking to Fuuko, she frowned as she shook her head.
"I'm sorry for making you worry, I don't know what came over me in the Labyrinth."
"It's a good first step when you realize your mistakes."
Wake nodded with a chuckle as she looked out the window, observing the courtyard. Fuuko watched Wake sit motionless, looking as if she were contemplating something, for what felt like minutes before the girl turned to her. Fuuko began to wonder what Wake was thinking about.
"You know Fuuko, since we have Classmated before, we are pretty close right?"
"Yes, but why are you bringing this up?"
Wake inched closer to Fuuko and held out her hand. Fuuko looked at it before she gave the girl a questioning look.
"Well, since we have been that intimate, I felt as if I should formally introduce myself to you."
"Oh Wake, there's no need to do that. I'm fine with how I know you now."
Fuuko looked up to meet Wake's eyes, and was surprised to see what looked to be a tinge of regret in Wake's eyes. It soon faded as Wake dropped her hand. The girl let out a laugh as she lifted her hand once more.
"I just can't seem to get a handshake recently. Well, I tried."
"To be honest, Wake, I feel like I'll end up being a nuisance to to than actually helping you."
Wake looked to Fuuko with worry as the pink haired girl chuckled.
"I honestly don't know if I am someone who can help you, but if this is what fate has planned, then I can try to do my best for you."
Fuuko felt hands grab her shoulders, she let out a noise of surprise as she was pulled into a hug by Wake. The girl held her tight as Fuuko felt her shake her head.
"You'll never be a nuisance to me, never think that."
Fuuko smiled as she patted Wake's back, careful to avoid her injuries. When the two seperated Fuuko chuckled a bit as she looked down at her hands. She then lifted one and moved it towards Wake.
"Once again, then. I am Fuuko Amicus, and for some reason I was chosen to be an Elite, while also ending up with a rather curious girl as my roommate."
Wake looked at her for several seconds before she returned the smile. She gripped Fuuko's hand and shook it with a laugh.
"I'm Wake Archus. I somehow became a God's Gift, I also got an adorable girl as my roommate."
"And I am Isana! I got the best mommies ever!"
The Star Child popped up between them and Fuuko's face turned a shade of pink as Wake laughed. Fuuko then picked up Isana and stood motioning towards the bed. Fuuko paused to watch Wake move to lay on the bed, she took a seat at the closest desk. The three were mostly quiet, except for the cooing Isana was doing as Fuuko messed with her hair. Slowly a curious smile slid into place on Fuuko's face, she quickly began began speaking.
"Speaking of introductions, Wake, who is this Sanae I've heard about from Narika?"
"Sanae? Mommy, are you cheating on mommy?"
"Oh, um, that is a story for another time."
With that Wake spun around and faked falling asleep. Fuuko simply raised an eyebrow as she turned back to the desk to pick up a book. She weighed it in her hand, shooshing Isana as the girl started to giggle. With a quick snap of the wrist the book was launched at Wake. There was a resounding thud as Wake flinched violently.
The night got more interesting after that.
Second Year Classroom
Wake flipped her pen around in her hand as she watched Chloe go about her lecture. She wasn't really paying attention, she wanted to, but there just wasn't enough energy in her. Her gaze shifted to the seat next to her, it was empty. As she looked at the seat she grabbed her pen and her fist started clenching. Her thoughts quickly shifted to Narika's face, except it was full of fear, possibly directed at her.
It was at this moment, Wake's pen exploded. The girl flinched as ink went everywhere, from coating the wall to the people around her, everything was now tinted blue. Lowering her hand she looked at the blue stain with wide eyes. Slowly she lifted her head and looked around the room, everyone was giving her bizarre looks.
The only people that didn't seem confused were Fuuko, and surprisingly Alec, whose usual blank stare actually had a hint of concern. She gave them all a sheepish smile before slowly lowering her gaze to her ruined notebook, she winced when she saw that the ink had ruined her drawing of Isana.
Chloe sighed as the class continued to stare at Wake. Shaking her head she picked up an eraser and then chucked it at the wall. The resounding slam pulled everyone's attention to her. She put on a smile as she put her hands together.
"Alright class, seeing as there is little time left, why don't I let you go early, my treat."
The class seemed excited about the prospect of leaving early, for they all reached for their bags and hurried out. The four people left in the room were Wake, Alec, Fuuko, and Chloe. Chloe watched as Alec stood from her seat as she picked up her bag. The girl walked past Wake and paused, she then handed Wake a handkerchief.
"Use this God's Gift. It may help get most of it out."
Wake nodded as she took the cloth from Alec, who then turned and exited the room. Wake then began wiping her face. Chloe turned to look at Fuuko, the girl looked ready to jump up and help the girl, but with a wave of an arm Chloe got the girl's attention.
"Go, I'll help Wake."
She mouthed her sentence to make sure as not to disturb the girl. Fuuko gave her a look, but with a smile she motioned towards the door. Fuuko sighed, knowing she couldn't argue with her teacher she stood up and gave one last look to Wake before she started mouthing to Chloe.
"Make sure she is okay."
Chloe nodded as she quickly made her way over to Wake. She made sure to lean on the desk in front of the girl, avoiding Narika's desk.
"So, is everything alright Wake?"
Wake looked up and gave her teacher a weak smile.
"Oh, I'm alright, just a little out of it today."
"How out of it do you have to be to blow up a pen in my class?"
She had meant that as a joke, but seeing Wake give her an apologetic look made her wish she had elaborated. Shaking her head she leaned closer with a smile. She then slowly moved her arms in a way to make her breasts seem more pronounced. She didn't really like doing that, as it hurt her elbows, but she knew how to get people like Wake to open up.
"Come on Wake, isn't there anything you can tell me. I am your teacher after all, if I can't help you then that is bad."
"Ms. Chloe, there are too many things that hurt me, I don't think you'd be able to fix them all."
The statement caused Chloe to frown, but the girl's smile returned as she leaned closer.
"Then why not just tell me what hurts you the most as of right now?"
Wake looked up and met Chloe's gave, the girl could seem some emotion behind Wake's eyes, but she couldn't make out what it was. She then saw Wake's eyes quickly dart downward before the girl averted her eyes. There was a long pause before Wake sighed and began speaking.
"I got Narika hurt."
Chloe's smile widened, she got something out of Wake. She then sat back as she though about what to say next, but she was cut off by Wake before she could.
"I don't understand what is wrong with me. I can't really control my anger, so much that I can't stop myself. Happened in the Redux, and then again yesterday. And everytime I lose it, it either scares people, or hurts them."
Wake shook her head as she looked to Narika's seat.
"And yesterday me losing my anger got Narika hurt..."
"Well, when did you start having these problems?"
Wake said something, but Chloe couldn't tell what she had said. Sighing the girl realized that if Wake had wanted her to hear she would have said it louder. Looking to the ceiling she started thinking of ways she could help.
It didn't take long for an idea to pop into her head. She smiled as she jumped up, quickly grabbing Wake's hand she pulled the girl from her seat and started walking out of the classroom.
"What are you doing?"
"Thinking of a way to help you. Just follow me."
Boxing Club Room
"Well Ms. Chloe, normally I couldn't allow that sort of request."
"Oh come on Sylvia, she really needs this."
The woman looked over to Wake as the girl was messing with the training gloves. She then turned to Chloe as she shook her head. She cringed at the innocent look the girl was giving her.
"Fine, I'll do it because you're a friend, just make sure you two don't break anything."
"We will. Thanks Sylvia. If this works out I might just accept that date request from you."
"Oh, so now you consider it when I have something I want, I see how it is."
The two laughed as the older teacher walked away, when the two were alone Chloe turned to Wake. She hurried to the girl, picking up her own set of gloves along the way.
"Okay Wake, here is what I am thinking. I am going to help you get over your anger. Whenever you either lose it, or feel like you're about to, we will come here and train."
"I don't think that's such a good idea. If I get mad, what'll stop me?"
"Me of course."
Wake gave the girl a dumbfounded look as Chloe pulled the gloves on. Wake did the same, but she still had a confused look about her. Chloe chuckled as she raised her fists. Motioning she let Wake have the first strike.
Wake hesitated slightly, but she charged forward and let out a punch aimed at Chloe's shoulder. Chloe sighed when she realized that Wake was going to try and avoid actually attacking her. She then sidestepped Wake's punch and grabbed the girl's arm, and proceeded to flip her.
Wake landed with a thud and Chloe started bouncing she needed to get Wake angry, even if she didn't know what could happen. She then watched as Wake stood, the girl staring at her before she charged once again. Chloe repeated the flip and sent the girl flying. She would have laughed if she wasn't trying to concentrate.
The slow attacks by Wake and the flips continued, Chloe noticed that Wake wasn't getting to the state she thought she would. Shaking her head she decided that she would need to try something drastic. As Wake was picking herself up Chloe reached behind her and pulled out her Dusk Breaker. A click was heard as several orbiting machines spun around her.
"Okay Wake, if you won't attack me, then how about something else?"
A screen opened up on her weapon as she cycled through the database she had stored. Finding something she thought would prove useful she selected it and aimed the gun forward. Wake gave her a look before Chloe then turned to one of her orbitals and pulled the trigger.
A thin red laser struck the orbital, but instead of exploding the orbital opened up into a screen. Data flew through it as it then proceeded to shoot its own beams towards the other orbitals. When all of the other orbitals opened up a red light filled the room, blinding Wake.
The light quickly faded, and when Wake looked back towards Chloe her eyes went wide. Standing where Chloe stood was a large humanoid monster with pink and white armor. It had a distinctively feminine appearance, there were even two smaller arms that seemed to caress the monster's large chest. Wake took a step back as two thin red eyes opened in its masked face.
"T-the monster I fought...in the Labyrinth?!"
"Yes, I needed something to get you going. I apologize, but this is all I could think of."
Wake heard Chloe's voice come from the beast, but it was extremely distorted and deep. The beast let out a roar as it charged forward, its horns glowing with a deep red light. Wake tried to avoid it but she was hit in her stomach, she could feel the wind leave her. Chloe winced behind the illusion as she pulled back her fist.
The illusion that Chloe created then proceeded to keep attacking Wake, pushing her back. The girl looked into the eyes of the Dusk Spawner and she stood, her mind starting to go blank. Wake then charged forward with a shout and punched the monster in the stomach. Ripples throughout the illusion started to crack the beast's armor. Inside the illusion Chloe wiped the blood from her lip as Wake proceeded to draw back her fist.
"Good I got you angry, now I can start helping you."
Wake punched again, but this time Chloe dodged it, she heard the sound of metal collapsing and turned, the wall behind her was fractured. Avoiding another attack she began to analyze the situation.
"When she is angry she loses control, and by what happened to the wall, her Ether is materializing to help her. Well, just have to avoid that I guess."
Chloe continued to avoid and counter the raging girl's attacks, trying to think of ways she could help Wake easily break out of the fit she was having. Her thoughts were cut short as Wake's fist met her stomach, it felt as if a shockwave went through her as she fell to the floor. Wake continued her assault on Chloe and the illusion, Chloe was thrown back slightly as Wake again made contact.
Looking up Chloe saw her orbitals lose power and fall, she knew the illusion had fallen as Wake's punch stopped mere inches from her. A look of terror took the place of the rage as Wake stumbled back. Chloe gave the girl a smile as she stood, dusting herself off.
"Okay, so that was a slight oversight on my part. Okay, now that I got you angry, let's help you get over it."
"I-I was trying to k-kill you..."
Chloe looked over to Wake to see the girl on her knees, trembling, she shook her head as she walked closer to Wake.
"No, you were trying to kill the illusion of the Dusk Spawner. I wouldn't go down so easily. Can't say the same about my orbitals though, you broke those."
She the sat down next to the girl as Wake chuckled at her joke. Leaning closer to Wake Chloe smiled.
"You stopped when the illusion I created failed, so that means that you aren't entirely gone when you enter a rage. You can recognize people, so knowing that we can easily form strategies to get you over it."
Wake looked as if she was thinking on what Chloe had said, she then smiled as she nodded.
"Anyway you think you can help, I'll gladly learn Ms. Chloe."
"Okay then, I just had an idea."
Chloe shot straight up and dusted herself off. Wake watched her as the girl pulled off her gloves. She then turned and held out a hand to Wake. The girl looked at it for a moment before she took it and was helped up. The contact continued as Chloe walked out of the room.
"Where are we going now?"
"Someplace that will bring us a bit closer, you know so I can help you more easily."
Because she was facing away from Wake, the girl didn't seen the blush on Chloe's cheeks.
Ritual Hall
"Okay, that's finished."
Wake nodded as Chloe finished placing the Matryoshka in the center of the platform. She then stood and turned to Wake and chuckled nervously. Wake took notice of this and smiled, stepping closer to Chloe.
"Are you nervous?"
"A little, to be honest I've never had to do this before. I hope it's not as bad as I've been lead to believe."
Wake nodded as she held out her hand, Chloe seemed to hesitate but she soon grasped Wake's with her own. She looked up into Wake's eyes and smiled.
"Please be gentle with me."
"I promise."
The two then closed their eyes as the room was filled with the pale light of the platform. Suddenly Violet and Firery Red energies filled the room, their movements resembling a dance as they began pouring into the Matryoshka.
Concert Hall
Wake blinked and quickly started to take in her surroundings. The area was dark, the only light that was helping her see was the aura emanating from her. The floor seemed to be made of wood, and it was slightly uncomfortable for her to be standing on it. Cold flooring and bare feet do not mix.
Beginning to walk forward Wake carefully examined her surroundings with the little light she was given. She didn't want to break anything while in Chloe's world.
She felt as if she had been wandering around for what seemed to be an eternity before she felt like she made some actual progress. She came across a curtain and heard something beyond it, someone humming. Pushing the curtain aside as she stepped through it she saw something that put a smile on her face.
Chloe was standing on the end of what appeared to be a stage, a lone spotlight shining upon her as she hummed. Walking closer to Chloe she felt her smile widen as she watched Chloe break into a little dance. Closing the distance between them, she quickly matched Chloe's movements and the two were then dancing in sync.
Chloe opened her eyes and smiled as she grabbed one of Wake's hands. She then pulled her into a dance that seemed like a ballroom dance, but mixed with another, her humming became faster as she changed the rhythm.
As the two danced the familiar orb appeared as it began abosrbing their energies. Wake then twirled Chloe into her as she wrapped her arms around the girl. The world began fading as Wake leaned down and kissed Chloe's neck, the girl let out an excited chirp as the world faded, a heartbeat filling their ears.
Ritual Hall
Wake giggled as Chloe stepped away from her. The two smiled as the Matryoshka slowly hatched. It turned into a girl's form as the red and violets mixed together.
A white tuxedo wrapped itself around the girl's form. A large top hat, with what seemed to be spools of thread sitting on the brim, lowered itself onto the Star Child's wild red hair. An eyepatch then formed as it cover one of the girl's eyes.
When the energy faded the Star Child turned to Wake and Chloe with a smile.
"Hello you two, having fun?"
"Wow, your personality is really different from Isana's."
"Why of course it is Mother, even though we Star Children are indeed childern, we have more complex personalities than you think."
Wake nodded as she turned to Chloe, the girl leaned against Wake and gave her a content smile.
"It would seem our Star Child was born without any problems. It is nice to see you...Xion."
The Star Child nodded as she walked towards her parents. The three of them embraced as Xion giggled.
Women's Dorms: Wake and Fuuko's room
"So, what did you and Ms. Chloe do all day?"
Wake laughed nervously as she was backed into a corner by Fuuko. She knew that the girl was worried, but even she could hear the slight jealousy in her voice. Quickly looking past Fuuko she saw that Isana asleep on her bed, good, she didn't want Isana to see Fuuko doing this.
"Well, we went and trained, she set up lessons with her that I will be going to sometimes. And well..."
"Well what?"
"I Classmated with her..."
She looked at Fuuko to see her reaction, and she was surprised to see Fuuko just sigh. The girl looked back at Wake and smiled as she crossed her arms.
"Oh, and here I thought she might have took you on a date or something."
"Wouldn't Classmating be considered more intimate than a date?"
Fuuko gave the girl a look that caused Wake to go quiet. The pink haired girl then walked closer as she began speaking. Even though it seemed she was trying to be angry, Wake could see that she was blushing.
"Yes, Classmating could be conisdered that...and even though normal people have only one partner for those rituals, you are special. You can Classmate with anyone you want. And. I. Can't. Stop. You."
"I'm doing it for the sake of our planet."
"Is that all you think about?"
"Well, considering we are here to fight monsters, yes. I understand where you are coming from, that was the first time you and I Classmated. Even though I know that is special I have a job to do."
Fuuko took a step back as her blush deepened, Wake was wondering what she was reacting to. Fuuko then. Quickly shook her head and pointed towards Wake's bed.
"Bedtime, now!"
Wake quickly complied as she could and soon the lights went out. Wake stayed awake, watching Fuuko as the girl fell asleep. She looked down to Isana, who she thought was asleep in her arms, but she was surprised to see to blue orbs looking up at her.
"Mommy, does this mean I have a new brother or sister?"
"Yes sweetie, you have a younger sister."
Isana then giggled, but a huff from Fuuko caused both girls to fall silent. They still continued to smile though as Wake quietly told Isana of Chloe and Xion.
R&D Lab: Star Child Playroom
Chloe giggled as she played with Xion, the Star Child tossing around a large stuffed tiger. Chlotz was there watching his sister play with his technical neice. He smiled a devious smile as he looked to his sister. A thought had crossed his mind and he decided to voice it.
"So Sis, how was Classmating with another girl? Did you do that to pro-"
Chlotz flew back as an eraser bounced off of his face. Chloe grabbed it as it fell towards her and she handed it to Xion, who took interest in it instantly. Chloe turned an eye on Chlotz as he pushed himself up.
"Having those kinds of thoughts about your best friend and sister? How low can you get Chlotz?"
"Nrgh, I wasn't. I was simply going to bring up if you were trying to prove if it could work. You know because she is a Disciple too."
Chloe turned away from Chlotz as thoughts on another girl filled her head. Her fists clenched slightly, but Xion noticed the movement. She looked to Chlotz and glared at him as she raised the eraser and tossed it. It didn't have the same impact, but it still caused Chlotz to flinch.
"Stop making Mom sad Uncle!"
Chloe looked at Xion as the Star Child stood and walked over to her. Sitting down Chloe and Xion were the same height. The Star Child then hugged Chloe, causing the girl to smile.
"Don't worry, while I'm around, Uncle Chlotz won't mess with you."
Chloe chuckled as she seperated from Xion. The smile the girl was giving her caused her to remember another smile that brightened her day.
Another chapter complete! I hope you enjoyed!
Okay, so parts of this chapter kind of got down, but that's what I get when I try and foreshadow a lot. Or I'm not and I'm just stupid for doing it. And only one part of this chapter was even in ghe game. Yay, free write chapter.
Anyway, I am going to explain really quickly how the world's are going to work. Now you saw that Chloe's was an abandoned stage, well that is because it wasn't 'awakened yet'. I am going about this kind of like Persona. Their worlds only awaken when tehir troubles are solved. And that there are only going to be one Star Child to each pairing.
Now, I am going to be trying this kind of structure for the chapters. Since in game you only unlock another bar on the Heroine's, what I like to call, the Bond Meter, after you beat a Labyrinth. I am going to have chapters dedicated to Wake getting to know the Heroines.
Now, because up until the second bar is unlocked you don't get much from the Heroines story wise. So, until the second bar is there, after Lust, don't expect much from Narika and Ellie.
I will be skipping straight to the second bar's story when the other Heroines enter the story. So next chapter may center around Ellie and Narika getting their Star Children, or do you think I should wait until after I get past the Lust Labyrinth?
Either way I'm going to have to do every Heroines side story. So I have to plan out a lot.
Chloe is listed as a greatttactician, so I explored that. That's why she was analyzing Wake.
Also, the fight scene was supposed to end differently, but I decided that was too dark and dropped it. Also could have spoiled something later on.
Jealous Fuuko is adorable, even though she was mostly acting to mess with Wake.
Again, I hope you enjoyed.
Have a nice day!