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The next day, the entire guard was in the Audience Chamber, with Alvis and Lorithia with them, Robin, Lucina, Kallian and Melia near the Emperor's throne. "And finally," Kallian said. "Crown Princess Melia's accession will take place one year from today. Until such time, as decreed by the crown princess, I shall assume imperial duties as regent. If there is anyone who objects to said decision, state your grievances now."

Everyone was silent. "All the ministries are unanimous." Lorithia said. "We have no objection to Her Majesty's decree."

"To each and every one of you, our thanks."

"If I may, Your Highness, I would like to propose a round-table discussion on strategy concerning the Mechon."

"Ah, what to do about the Mechon. Our defences must be shored up immediately."

"Not only our defences, Your Highness."

"Do you suggest an offensive approach? While the capital still licks its wounds?"

"The Ministry of Research has an ideal solution."

Recommended Music: Sorrow (Xenoblade Chronicles)

"Friends act strange!" Riki commented in their room. "Are friends sad? Riki sad too, because of empty belly."

"Riki, we already ate." Reyn said. "Us Homs don't get upset just because we're hungry."

"Not hungry? Hom Hom must have small bellies. Riki jealous!"

"We've got to get our minds off this somehow." Sharla said. "Dunban's locked himself away ever since he came back."

"Is it because of the girl who was operating that Mechon?" Melia asked, walking in.

"Melia." Shulk said. "How are you?"

"What do you mean? If you are talking about Father, I'm fine. I have no choice but to look to the future."

"You're stronger than me, Melia."

"Do not mock me. More importantly, it is time you tell me who she is."

"First off, where are Robin and Lucina?"

"They would not tell me. They simply flew away. Now, my question?"

"We've known her all our lives. We thought she was killed in Colony 9."

"She didn't even recognise us." Reyn said. "She's not the Fiora I remember."

"It looked a lot like Fiora. But if it was her... Then I can't imagine how Dunban feels." Shulk left the room to talk to Dunban.

"What did he mean?" Sharla asked.

"Fiora is Dunban's sister." Reyn explained.

"I didn't know!"

"Is this Fiora...important to Shulk?" Melia asked.

"Important?!" Reyn exclaimed. "She's more than important! She's the reason we're out here!"

If that really was Fiora, why didn't she reply to me? Shulk thought. Fiora... I'd better talk to Dunban. He'll know something.

Shulk looked all over the palace, asking guards if they knew where Dunban went. No one knew. Robin? Shulk asked. Where are you two? No answer. Shulk was frustrated. So much happened this day. He looked outside of the palace, seeing Dunban on the balcony.

"I've been looking for you." Shulk said. "So this is where you were.

Recommended Music: Memories (Xenoblade Chronicles)

"Shulk?" Dunban said. "Apologies. Was everyone worried?"

"Of course." Shulk answered. "Me especially."

"Hmm?"

"It's just... I've been thinking about Fiora, and I can't help wondering..."

"Wondering what?"

"You saw how Fiora acted. It was like she didn't even recognise us."

"Yes. It's unsettling. But Shulk, don't get me wrong. I'm not sad. Even if she doesn't recognise me, I'm glad to know she's alive."

"Dunban..."

"You see, Fiora was born many years after me. And not long afterwards, we lost our father to a Mechon. It was left to me to protect and raise her. Almost like a father."

"I was always jealous that she had you as a brother."

"Ah yes. You and Fiora used to be inseparable."

"Yeah."

"I need to tell you something. I always thought, if Fiora were to be with anyone, it should be you."

"What? But Reyn hangs out with her just as much as me."

"Yeah, he does. But Fiora doesn't like him in that way."

"Oh, I see."

"He's a nice guy. Reminds me of myself when I was his age, all reckless and hot-headed. Probably why he's not right for her. Listen, Shulk."

"Yes?"

"A lost life can never be returned. But she's alive. It doesn't matter that she's lost her memory."

"Yeah... I guess you're right."

"Fiora and I have spent our entire lives together. The memory of that can't have disappeared completely. It's up to us. We have to help her remember. Help me, Shulk. Help me get her back!"

"You know I will."

"OK. Let's go tell the others."

"Hey, they're back." Reyn said as Shulk and Dunban walked into the room.

"Have you gathered your thoughts?" Melia asked.

"Yes." Dunban answered. "Sorry to be a nuisance."

"Shulk... You too?"

"Yep." Shulk answered. "All thanks to Dunban."

"I'm...glad."

The doors opened to a guard. "Forgive me." He said. "His Highness Kalllian summons you."

"You think something happened?" Shulk asked.

"We won't know until we get there." Dunban replied.

Recommended Music: Something is Very Wrong (Fire Emblem Awakening)

Robin? Where are you two? Robin heard Shulk ask through their thoughts. He ignored his question. This was something only him and Lucina could do.

Robin flew down next to Lucina at the entrance of Prison Island. "You feel it too, don't you?" Lucina asked.

"Yeah." Robin replied. "The world of Bionis and Mechonis are tied greater to our world than we first thought. The answers lie in here." They walked in through the giant doors of Prison Island. At the end of the huge hall was a giant statue of a great dragon. The design looked almost like a mix of Grima and Naga.

"Up there." Lucina said, pointing to a chandelier. Above it was a hole to another floor. They flew through it to find what looked like a banquet hall.

"This must be where the prisoners ate." Robin said.

"And I think I found the prisoners." Lucina said, pointing to large stone statue of a human like monster with wings and a lion's head. There were more scattered around the hall. "What happened?" Lucina asked.

"I don't know." Robin said. "But this tower's large. The answer must be here somewhere."

"Agreed. But... This is unsettling. If these are the monsters that were imprisoned here, why was Zanza the only one not petrified?"

"It is unsettling." Robin flew forward and found a chained door. He made a club appear in his hands and hit down the door. "I found another room." He said. "It looks to be a kitchen."

"A kitchen?" Lucina asked, following him.

"Probably where the food was prepared. More petrified monsters. It looks like there's an entrance to another floor." Past the door was a large opening, which Robin and Lucina flew up.

"Why?!" Lucina exclaimed, looking at what lay before them. There were bones everywhere. Many of the skulls had sockets in the back for wings. There were humanoid bones bigger than they were.

But, in the centre, there were three more petrified monsters. Behemoths of large size. "This is not something to have in a prison." Lucina said. "In my future, the Risen took control of Plegia, building a pit to feed any humans to horrible creatures. I saw many friends die that way. Why would they have one in a High Entia prison?"

"Because maybe it wasn't always a prison." Robin said. There was a door leading to a large circular room. "Out there looks like an arena. This might have been a place of entertainment. A palace for some cruel ruler."

"A palace?" They ran out and looked up. They saw a large throne, one bigger than any Homs or High Entia.

"This place was never always a prison." Robin said. "It was most likely the giant's own palace. But why are there statues of us all around here?"

"Look." Lucina said. "There's a window." She flew out. "A large path to... a cathedral?!"

"Hold on!" Robin yelled. He flew out to see Lucina walking into a large room. Robin walked in and found large columns in the room, unlit candles everywhere, and at the end of the room, an engraving of a dragon with a missing eye.

"This was never just a prison." Lucina said, convinced. "But no High Entia seem to know much about this place. Only Zanza would know. He was imprisoned here for millennium. But he's dead."

"I'm not sure." Robin said. "He lived without anybody here to help him, in shackles, unable to move, for thousands of years. But he was still alive. Someone like that can't just die. He created the Monado."

"Robin?"

"He isn't dead. We have to find him. The terrace is our best bet." He and Lucina flew up to the top of the island.

Recommended Music: Run all you like. You can't escape fate. (Fire Emblem Awakening)

"Zanza!" Lucina yelled. "Where are you? We know you're not gone."

"Ah, but he is." A woman's voice said from behind them.

Robin turned around. "Lorithia?!" He exclaimed. "What-" Robin couldn't finish, as Lorithia held out her hand, and a wave of light surrounded Robin and Lucina, who knelt down in pain. They begun shaking, their fingers turning into claws, wings growing on their backs, their bodies becoming more monstrous. Lorithia turned around towards the transporter, walking out. At the entrance of Prison Island stood Alvis, who was waiting patiently. "Well?" He asked.

"It has begun." Lorithia said. "They still work like a charm."

"Very well. May I have them?" Lorithia touched Alvis on the shoulder, light transferring between the two, the same light that Lorithia hit Robin and Lucina with.

"It is done. You must do your part now." Lorithia said.

"I understand." Alvis looked up to see lightning strike the sea below them, and from it, two large dragons flew out, flying towards Alcomoth. "The storm has begun." Alvis said, looking as calm as usual.

"Indeed it has." Lorithia said, smiling.

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"I apologise for calling you on such short notice." Kallian said to the party as they walked into the audience chamber.

"It's fine." Shulk said. "What's up?"

"I must apologise to you all. Forgive our hubris. We High Entia were arrogant enough to idly sit behind our defences, safe in the knowledge that Mechonis lies a great distance from our land. And we were wrong. Our decision to ignore the Mechon assault on your homeland was wrong."

"Your Highness, does this mean..."

"Yes, Shulk. We will face the dangers ahead, together."

"Brother..." Melia said.

"Which leads me to my request. After setting eyes on a group consisting of Homs, Nopon, and High Entia alike, I realised an allied army must be formed. I ask that you act as ambassadors for the assembly of this force. Tell me your thoughts, Shulk."

"I...need time before I make a decision." Shulk said quietly. He turned around and left the room. Reyn, Sharla, Dunban and Riki followed him.

"Does Shulk not wish to aid us in our mission?" Kallian asked Melia.

"I do not believe that to be true." Melia replied.

"Then why?"

"Shulk has...other people to consider."

"That wasn't like you, Shulk." Sharla said back in their quarters to Shulk.

"I'm sorry." Shulk said.

"You know you can talk to me."

"It's Fiora." Reyn said. "That's why you're hesitating."

"Yeah." Shulk said.

"Knew it. You wouldn't think twice otherwise."

"I-I just don't know."

"Find her, Shulk." Melia said, walking into the room.

"Melia...I..."

"I used to believe my father did not love me. Until the day he died. If you do not grasp the importance of loved ones until after they are gone... That is simply too late."

Shulk was quiet, thinking. "You're right, Melia. I've made up my mind. I'm going to get Fiora back!"

"You don't have to do this." Dunban said. "I'll go and look for her myself. The burden should be mine."

"No. I want her back as much as you."

"Leave the ambassador stuff to me, Shulk." Reyn said. "I'll probably make a mess of it, but we're a team. You can count on me."

"I am afraid that is my duty, Reyn." Melia said. "I am of both High Entia and Homs blood. I am the crown princess, and of mixed heritage. Thus, I am best suited to carry out this task."

"That means we won't..." Shulk said.

"Yes. I will remain here. We must say goodbye."

"Is that what you really want?" Sharla asked.

"Yes. But promise me when you find her, you'll come back. I'll be here waiting for you."

"I don't know what to say." Shulk said. "Thank you."

Recommended Music: The life force here shall renew me! (Fire Emblem Awakening)

"Riki see big cloud!" Riki yelled, pointing to Prison Island.

"What is it?" Reyn asked. A guard ran into the room, panting. "Crown princess, you and the Homs are needed at once outside of Alcomoth!"

"What is that cloud?" Melia asked.

"We do not know. It is something we've never seen. But we know something is inside it."

"Come on." Shulk yelled, following the guard outside. Kallian was out there, organising the troops to fight the oncoming threat.

"Shulk!" He yelled. "Do you know what that is?"

"Not a clue!" Shulk yelled. Suddenly, the wind picked up. The sky darkened. The cloud reached where the guards were. Lightning struck the water.

"Hold your position!" Kallian yelled. "Do not let anything inside the capital!"

"Is everyone ready?" Shulk yelled.

"Yeah, but where are Robin and Lucina?!" Reyn yelled.

"Ahh!" A soldier yelled as bright fire appeared from within the clouds, destroying the vehicle some soldiers were on.

Recommended Music: Chaos Ablaze (Fire Emblem Awakening)

The clouds parted, and the dragons within attacked. One was pure black with six red, glowing eyes. It had huge horns in its cheeks, and two rows of teeth. It landed on the ground, firing purple spikes from its mouth at the ground troops. The other was majestic looking, with feather like wings, glowing with power. It destroyed many Andos above the group.

"Kallian!" Shulk yelled. "Take care of the glowing one! We'll take care of the one on the ground!"

"Understood!" Kallian yelled. "All troops! Focus attacks on the monster in the air!"

The black one roared, firing more spikes at the group of Homs. "We need a plan, Shulk!" Dunban yelled, charging at the monster, getting its attention.

"Same as usual, for now!" Shulk yelled. "Reyn, Dunban! Get its attention. Sharla and Melia, hang back and attack from afar. Do not let it see you. Riki, you and I will attack from behind and the side."

"Roger!" Dunban yelled. They got into position.

Robin, Lucina. Shulk said. Answer! We need your help! Still no answer.

"Riki!" Shulk yelled. "Do you trust me?"

"Riki always trust sidekick!" Riki yelled.

"All right. We need to get on its back. Reyn! Try to topple it!"

"Leave it to Reyn!" Reyn yelled. "Dunban, a little help?"

"Of course!" Dunban yelled. Shulk, Sharla and Melia threw its balance off, and Reyn, Dunban and Riki hit it with as much strength as they could. It fell down on its side. Shulk wasted no time. He jumped on its back, ready to stab it in the neck, killing it.

Stop! Robin yelled in Shulks mind, catching him by surprise. He could feel Robin's presence, and it was...

"No..." Shulk said. The beast roared, flying up, with Shulk on its back. It flew up, then landed hard on the ground, throwing Shulk on the ground and knocking the group unconscious.

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"Do you wish to help them?" A voice asked Shulk. "You want to save them, don't you?"

"Who's there?" Shulk asked, looking around. It was pitch black.

"They are confused. They do not know what they are doing."

"Alvis? Is that your voice?"

"Have you ever wondered why you share a strong connection with them? When you wake, try a new tactic. Shulk... Shulk..."

"Shulk!" Reyn yelled, jostling him. "Wake up, man!"

"R-Reyn!" Shulk yelled, shooting up. "What's going on?"

"Those monsters broke into the capital. They're terrorising civilians. We need to get there."

"A-All right." Shulk said, standing up.

"All right, Shulk." Sharla said. "What's the plan?"

"I-I don't know. I...feel like I need to do something."

"What do you mean?" Melia asked.

"There's a connection between the Monado and the monsters. And I need to find it. I know there is one."

"Well, you can figure it out along the way." Dunban said. "Right now, they need our help."

"Right." They quickly ran into the transporter, heading into the city of Alcomoth.

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The dragons roared, destroying buildings all around the capital. The guards were trying as best they could to subdue the beast.

"All right." Shulk said. "Everyone, go help the guards! I'm staying here."

"What Shulk doing?" Riki asked.

"You'll find out. Now go!" Shulk sat down and closed his eyes.

Robin and Lucina. Listen. He said. You're not in control. You need help. No answer. You will listen. You will stop this attack, and you will stop it NOW!

Shulk opened his eyes, and it seemed like another person took control. He lifted the Monado into the air, and a new symbol appeared on the Monado, pitch black. Dark beams surrounded the dragons, pulling them up in the air. The dragons stopped attacking, completely still. I am your master. I will decide what you say. What you do. Now, return to your human forms. Now!

The beasts roared as their bodies shrunk, changing forme until they were the bodies of Robin and Lucina.

"Wow!" Reyn yelled. "Shulk, what did you do?"

"Never again." Shulk said, a shocked look in his eyes. "I will never do that again."

"They're waking up!" Melia yelled, helping Lucina up. Sharla was helping Robin up.

"What happened?" Sharla asked. "Where have you been?"

"Nowhere." Lucina said.

"What?"

"I don't remember anything about today. Nothing."

"Neither do I." Robin said.

"Well, come on." Sharla said. "Let's get you to a room to rest."

"I would consider this a success." Lorithia said from the balcony of the palace.

"Indeed." Alvis said next to him. "He is growing faster than we thought."

Recommended Music: Thoughts to a Friend (Xenoblade Chronicles)

"We did this?!" Robin exclaimed. "All of it?!" The group was in the room the High Entia let them use, explaining what happened to Robin and Lucina throughout the day.

"Yes." Shulk said. "You destroyed the capital. If it weren't for that new symbol, I wouldn't have been able to stop you."

"But it controlled us." Lucina said. "It made us do what you want."

"Yeah." Reyn said. "You didn't seem yourself, Shulk."

"I... I don't know." Shulk said. "When I used it, my mind went blank. I wasn't me. I was more cruel. I wanted you to stop, and I would have done anything to stop you. I won't ever use that again. I promise you. I will not use you for my own purposes."

"Thank you, Shulk." Robin said. "I know I can trust you."

"By the way..." Dunban said. "You never did explain what happened in your cocoon on Prison Island."

"Yeah." Sharla said. "What did happen? You came out with new armour and powers and everything!"

"Does it have something to do with those dragons?" Melia asked.

"What happened?" Lucina said. "Well, let's just say we were freed. The dragons were free."

"But they just terrorised the capital." Shulk said.

"They can't do much." Robin said. "Gods have points of power. If they are far from it, they can become unpredictable. We have two bodies. One of man, one of dragon. We can combine those bodies of sorts. If we are mostly human, we are in charge. If we are mostly dragon, they are in charge."

"I see." Melia said. "So when you became dragons, Naga and Grima became berserk and you couldn't take control back."

"Exactly." Lucina said. "As for the change of clothes, Naga and Grima gave us these things called Master Seals. They allow us to be promoted to a new class in the army. Instead of being a lord, I have become a Great Lord. Robin became a Grandmaster from a Tactician."

"That sounds corny." Reyn said. "Doesn't seem important if you ask me."

"Back home, it does. It makes us more recognisable as leaders. We have become more important in the commanding line."

"Naga and Grima also combined the weapons with our masks." Robin said, pulling off the mask he had on. It turned visible to show to the group. "We can now make any weapon we want from them."

"What makes this all possible, then?" Reyn asked. "It all just sounds like some big fairy tale."

"Maybe because it's from a different world." Lucina said. "Back home, we have people who can turn into dragons and large rats whenever they want. Also, this entire land would sound like a fairy tale as well to them."

"It's all where they grew up, Reyn." Dunban said. "Their world and ours our much different from each other. This would probably make sense back where they came from."

"Ah, I see." Reyn said. "Thanks, Dunban. Again, you know more than a textbook!"

"I just-" Lucina started.

"Don't bother." Sharla said. "He doesn't understand all the 'big words' us girls use."

The doors opened as a messenger walked in. "Good news!" He said. "Damage was very minimal, and no casualties. The capital can be repaired easily. Masters Robin and Lucina are not guilty of this crime. The ministries know that it was not them."

"That is good news." Shulk said. "Thank you." The messenger walked out.

"So what are you going to do?" Robin asked Shulk.

"I've made up my mind." Shulk said. "I'm going after Fiora. Are you coming with me?"

"I wish I could. But my duties lie here. We are now guards of the crown princess. Besides, the High Entia have the best technology on Bionis. If anyone can help us get home, it's them."

"I understand. This is farewell then."

"Indeed it is." Lucina said. "It was fun. Good luck on your quest."

"I'll show you the way out." Melia said. They walked out past the destroyed Alcomoth to the entrance. The group stopped.

"It's probably a good idea if I go and tell Kallian myself." Shulk said as Melia, Robin and Lucina separated themselves from the group of Homs and the Nopon.

"I am sure he already understands." Melia said. "Besides, it's likely that the ministers are harassing him at this present moment. We should spare him any further inconvenience."

"Then this is goodbye."

"Yes. Come back as soon as you can. We are in great need of your help."

"Got it." The group turned around, as did Robin and Lucina in the opposite direction. Getting away to probably talk to each other. Sharla stopped and turned around to Melia, who was standing there with a look of sadness on her face.

"Ahem..." Sharla cleared her throat.

"Why are you still here?" Melia asked.

"Listen. I'll keep an eye on Shulk for you."

"Whatever can you mean?"

"It's a risky strategy, letting Shulk go off and just hoping he'll come back for you."

"Shulk and I are merely..."

"Yeah, yeah! But remember! The longer he's away, the more chance his feelings for you will fade."

"But-"

"Once we find this Fiora, I will personally whisk him back here in a heartbeat. Don't give up!"

"I...appreciate it."

"Great! Don't worry Melia-I'm on your side!"

Sharla looked up, which caused Melia to look in the same direction. Kallian, followed by Robin and Lucina, walked down towards them. Shulk and the group turned around to get Sharla and found Kallian as well.

"Brother?" Melia asked.

"Just on your way out, I see." Kallian said to Shulk.

"It's not what-"

"I'm sorry, Your Highness." Shulk said. "About your offer...we must...humbly decline."

"I see. Very well. Let us hope my sister does not shed too many tears."

"I stay because I must, brother!" Melia exclaimed. Kallian nodded, and a girl walked forward wearing the same robes Melia did when she was announced as crown princess.

"There's two Melias?" Reyn asked.

"Reyn wrong!" Riki said. "This Melly smell different."

"Yes. We need Melia to learn more about the lands of the Bionis. But she is still bound to handle public matters. Hence, another Melia."

"Kallian..." Melia said.

"Your Highness." Kallian said, kneeling to Melia. "Crown Princess. As your humble subject, I formally request the following."

"Speak."

"I request that you accompany Shulk on his quest to find the Mechon that attacked Alcamoth."

"Are you sure?" Shulk asked.

Kallian stood up. "Shulk. I am aware of everything. Go forth and follow your heart. There will come a day when we need you. But it is not today."

"Your Highness, that means a lot to me."

"That is one cool prince." Reyn said.

"If only someone had his sensitivity..." Sharla said to Reyn.

"Sensitivity? I-I'm sensitive..."

"The jury's out on that one." Sharla walked up to Melia. "That's a relief."

Melia nodded. "What of Robin and Lucina?" She asked.

"They will join you as well." Kallian said. "We have our finest scientists working on a way for inter-dimensional travel. When we find a way, rest assured, we will contact you and get them home.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Lucina said.

"Yay!" Riki yelled. "Luci come back!"

Lucina laughed. "Yes, Riki. We're coming."

"Great!" Shulk said. "We started this with you. Might as well finish it with you."

"We have recently received a report that the silver-faced Mechon fled to Galahad Fortress, the Mechon stronghold at Sword Valley." Kallian said. "It will be a treacherous path. My sister is in your hands."

"Thank you, Kallian." Shulk said. "I will keep her safe."

"As will I." Robin said.

"And I." Lucina added.

"Regent, I accept your request." Melia said. "I will return victorious with Shulk."

"I am most pleased." Kallian said, bowing his head. "Here, Melia. Father would've wanted you to have this." He handed her a staff, the same staff Sorean used at Sword Valley.

"Brother..."

"It is rightfully yours. Use it wisely."

"I... Thank you."

"Leaving without me?" Alvis said from behind them.

"Do you want to come?" Shulk asked.

"To reach Galahad Fortress, you will need to travel through Valak Mountain, on the right arm of the Bionis. The snow-covered mountains are fraught with danger. Those unfamiliar with them risk never coming back."

"Of course, you would be familiar with that region." Kallian said.

"Then there's no point in wasting time." Dunban said.

"Leave the allied force to me." Kallian said. "I am not known for my diplomacy, but call it pride. I shall succeed."

"We'll join you as soon as you can." Shulk assured.

"I look forward to the day. Heroes of Bionis! Make us proud!"

"You see?" Reyn said. "Now we're getting some respect."

"We're back to this, are we?" Sharla asked.

"See you soon, Kallian." Shulk said. The group turned to the transporter that takes them out of the city, leaving Kallian and the fake Melia there.

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"We will need to traverse Sword Valley if we wish to reach Galahad Fortress."

"If Colony 6 were in better shape, we could've taken a pod from there." Sharla said sadly. "How are we getting there?"

"We will take the path down from the Bionis' right arm. Sword Valley is where the arm meets the Mechonis' sword."

"So that's our route." Dunban said.

"As I said earlier, it is a snow-covered mountain range, and you should expect a tough climb. Are we all ready?"

"Ready as we'll ever be!" Reyn said.

"Quite. First, we will head through Makna Forest. This short-range pod will be our transport. All aboard, people.

Recommended Music: Sorrow (Xenoblade Chronicles)

"Zanza is not dead." Fiora said as Face Nemesis was being repaired. "I feel it. Our tragedy unfolds once again."

"Lady Meyneth." The woman Vanea said. "Does that mean...?"

"Indeed. I do not doubt that Egil, too, is aware. However, why free the Monado? Zanza must realise it is now a double-edged sword. And what reason could he have for choosing the boy?" Fiora flinched, looking shocked. "What is this? I am...experiencing feelings for the boy?"

"Lady Meyneth."

"Vanea. Your swift repairs are appreciated."

"Thank you."

"I wish to see that boy again. To meet with the one who wields the Monado."

"The boy? But, my lady, is that not-"

"Is Egil aware of my reawakening?"

"He is not. As my Lady wished, he knows nothing."

"Then there is no need to worry. I shall meet the boy. Besides, the Monado will draw him to me." Fiora pressed a button, and Face Nemesis took off to Bionis.

"Flying off without me, huh?" Metal Face said to himself, standing on the fortress. "I know you from somewhere. Of course, I remember you. You're Dunban's little sister."

A/N: I am so sorry. It has been so long since I've written. A week after the last chapter, I decided to take a break. I was going on a camp, and when I came back I was going to keep writing. On that camp, I went mountain biking. I fell off my bike and broke my leg. I was bed ridden for a while. I had a huge surgery that left two large scars on my leg. It's been hard for me to write because my leg hurt so much. There were some computer problems as well. Now school's starting again. Ah, well. At least I got this chapter done. I didn't abandon this story. I will finish this story, no matter what. I just needed a month's absence. Hope nobody really minded! (I'm guessing some people did, though.)