A/N: I know this chapter is super short... It's because I need a break from this story. I'll be for about a month, sorry. I'll be back on April 21.

Hope you understand and enjoy this Chapter anyways!


Rin stared off into the rock wall of the cavern. Everywhere she looked, all she saw was rock, rock, and more rock. It was started to get on her nerves.

It had felt like forever since they had been trapped in this cavern. She couldn't say exactly how long; her sense of time had worn out long ago.

All she knew was that this waiting was driving her insane.

She sighed as she stared up at the ceiling, made of — yup — rock. She was sick of seeing it. She knew once she got out of this place she would never see a cave the same again. Or a mountain for that matter.

Which brought up the question... How would they get back?

Yeah, she had heard from Megurine-san herself that the pinkette had the ability to send people to the "Other Side" — whatever that was. It was where they were now, of course, but what was it? Why did Megurine-san never give them a clear answer? It was stupid.

"Hey, you okay?"

Rin glanced to her side to see Len sitting next to her. She died on the inside. God, of all people, why Len? She didn't know why; but it felt awkward even looking at him. It bothered her so much. She was so weak.

"Y-Yeah, I'm fine," She managed out. She quickly averted her eyes to the ceiling. "Why would you think otherwise?"

"Just... The look on your face, I-I guess." He murmured the last part. She could she him shift at the edge of her eye; oh why did she have to notice that? Was she turning into some weak schoolgirl? She better not be.

"I'm just confused. Megurine-san never tells us a straight answer." She sighed. "So don't worry, okay? Nobody needs to give themselves an ulcer over me, I'm not that important."

"But-... You're important. I don't know what it would be like without you-"

"Yeah, just because of my ability or whatever-"

"Maybe to them, but not to me!" Rin turned her hand slight shock towards Len, who looked equally as surprised — if not more — at what came out of his mouth. He shrank a little, looking embarrassed. "I-I didn't mean, well... I'm sorry, j-just forget it, o-okay? I-I... um, I-"

Len stopped rambling as Rin pulled the blond boy into a hug: even if it was still awkward. This was as close as she would ever get to Len. Ever.

She cherished the moment.

"It's fine." Rin pulled away, feeling suddenly nervous and felt her face grow warm. "I'm glad someone doesn't think of me just for my ability."

"Hey, you two!" Rin turned, seeing Miki-san yelling to them. She quickly repositioned herself. "Get over here. Megurine-san is getting up!"

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"Sorry..."

Those were the words Rin thought would never come out of Megurine-san's mouth, but yet they did, however faint and hidden between mumbled nonsense. She seemed to be really out of it; as if passing out had jumbled up her thoughts. It wasn't too far fetched of a theory, anyways.

But seconds later Megurine-san sat up. "We have to get out of here. I can-"

The pinkette winced, as if she got stabbed. She whipped her head around, seemingly frightened by what she saw. She closed her eyes. "Come on..." Rin heard her mutter.

Behind Megurine-san was a Miar: claws and teeth extended. In a second it would be upon them, she knew it.

The claws outstretched-

And they were back in their "base".