"Okay…that could've been a lot smoother," Bunny hiccupped as he leaned over a railing, trying to calm his stomach.

North had joined him, softly cursing in Russian about what they just went through, clearly not amused, the others willing to agree with him completely.

"I. Do. Not. Like. Dimensional. Storms," Jack wheezed, leaning on his shepherd's crook, trying to keep his knees from shaking more than they are already.

He glanced over at the others, spotting Caitlin flopped on her back, Sandy clinging to her still, eyes squeezed shut, body trembling still from the effects.

"Where are we?" Pitch groaned, sitting cross legged, pinching the bridge of his nose, trying to get the world to stop spinning before he threw up.

"I don't know, but unless I'm already hallucinating, I think I'm sensing spiritual pressures of other organisms than humans alone. So I think it's safe to assume you and Tooth would be safe wandering around as is," the redhead muttered, her free hand gently petting the mop of golden hair still attached. "Calm down, Sandy. We're out of there."

"At least we know what one of those storms looks like…and how it acts…" Tooth grumbled softly.

At the moment, she was trying to smooth out her disheveled feathers, even working on cleaning up Baby Tooth when seeing how much of a wreck she was.

"Yeah, I hate them too," the redhead responded, throwing her fist in the air before lazily letting it fall back down to its job in petting the less trembling sandman.

After regaining their bearings, resting for ten or so minutes, none of them keeping track of the time, just their own shaking bodies, they started picking themselves up.

Sandy finally did let go, a little embarrassed of having clung to her so hard, seeing some small imprints where his arms were hugging tightly. He recovered some when she gave him a pat on the shoulder; reassured that it was fine, understanding his fear.

"So what should we do?" Jack asked, as he walked around with the others, or more floated, not feeling like walking, the fairy and sandman following his lead.

"I need to find out exactly what kind of dimension we landed to be safe, but as I said, I sensed others that aren't human. Plus seeing the locals' reactions, we're not a bunch of freaks walking around," the redhead stated as she glanced at some people who only looked briefly before returning to their own conversation.

"It looks sort of like we're in Asia," Tooth spoke up as she looked around at the different writing and posters scattered about. "We're in Thailand, I recognize the writing."

"Good eye Tooth, that is one question answered so far," North chuckled as they eventually came upon what looked like an inn. "Are we gonna get a room here?"

"No…" Caitlin replied flatly, her eyes hardening.

"How come? We've been walking for hours and my feet are killing me!" Bunny retorted with some of the others agreeing.

"Unless we're given no choice, we're not staying there."

"Is there something wrong?" Pitch asked, placing a hand on her shoulder, feeling a burst of fear from her.

"I can't put my finger on it exactly, but I do sense a hostile spirit in there…" she started before feeling someone bump into her.

Immediately, she spun around, surprising Pitch as he turned to see her snatch a kid as he tried to run off, holding him up in the air by the back of his shirt.

"H̄ı̂ mạn klạb mā." *1

As she spoke, she used her freehand to make the gesture of something being given, her tone sounding very much like a scolding mother.

The boy gave a defeated sigh, knowing he was caught, "K̄hxthos̄ʹ." *2

He pulled out a wallet from under his shirt, the others recognizing it as hers, surprised that he tried to pickpocket her, the redhead even realizing it within seconds.

"Xỳā thả mạn xīk khrậng." *3

She gently set him back down, patting his back gently as she ushered him off, giving a sad smile that turned into a mischievous grin when he checked his pocket. They saw that he had apparently found some money inside, seeing how happy he looked as he waved to her happily as he ran off.

"Why did you…" Bunny started before she interrupted him.

"I read his mind quickly. He needed the money to buy some medicine for his parents, it wasn't a serious illness, but it would help no less. While he tried stealing, but at the same time, he felt as if he had no choices left."

"O-oh…" the rabbit responded, unconsciously rubbing his arm, feeling bad for that kid.

He looked no more than ten years old and forced to steal to try and help his family.

If it had been someone else that wasn't amongst them, that didn't know why he did it, they probably would've beaten him, threw him in prison, even killed him.

Wanting to change topics, Pitch was the first to speak, or more translate Sandy's message, seeing she didn't see it right away.

"So…when did you learn to speak Thai?"

"Millennia ago, back on Cateria. Because I wanted to try and bring peace, I wanted to learn all known languages as I can, old and new, traditional and modern. It's beneficiary based on any planet or country I enter if I wished to discuss peaceful negotiations."

"Makes sense," Tooth added as they looked around the town some more before eventually landing at a cyber café.

"What would you like to drink?" a young man asked, his accent visible, but clearly learned enough English, probably assuming they were tourists.

"Diet Pepsi would be nice," Caitlin answered.

"Water."

"Same."

"Coldest ice tea you have please."

"Water unless you serve carrot juice."

"Water as well."

"And you?" the man asked, looking to Sandy, who looked at the list of drinks. Eventually he decided, pointing to one, clearly happy. "I'm going to have to see ID…"

Pouting, the sandman looked to Caitlin, knowing why, upsetting him that he was being treated like a kid.

"I assure you, he's older than he looks," the redhead spoke with a laugh.

"Sorry ma'am, unless he shows some sort of ID, I can't risk serving your friend any alcoholic beverages."

"Sandy, just pick something else, you're not gonna win this fight," Jack tried to reason, seeing him pout so much.

Knowing he was right, the sandman finally surrendered, looking over the menu once more, trying to find something that looked good that didn't contain alcohol.

With a silent sigh, he pointed to a different drink, the winter spirit looking over to see him choosing the same drink the redhead had ordered.

"Alright then, I'll be back with your orders shortly. Feel free to use our computers," the man spoke as he jotted down the last order on his notepad before leaving.

Once he was gone, the redhead turned to the still pouting sandman, having her heave a small sigh.

"I know it's frustrating, I've had plenty of kids and friends who deal with the same kind of problem as well. Once we get a room, I'll start up on paperwork to help all of you get proper IDs to prevent this happening again. Okay with that?"

He gave a small nod, but that didn't mean he was still happy about not being treated as an adult because of his height.

"So are what we to do until then?" North asked, trying to divert the conversation to something else.

"Well, since we have access to the computers, I'm gonna get on one and see what I can find out. You're welcome to join me, but if one of you can, stay here just in case our waiter returns with our drinks."

With that, she got up, walking over to several computers, finding one open, claiming it before anyone else could.

She immediately felt Pitch looming over her, inviting him to pull up a chair along with Sandy who wanted to switch his mind to something else, landing onto her lap.

At least there were some perks to being this small!

The rest sat at the table, making idle chat, their waiter returning with the drinks, curious of where the others went.

"Three went to check out the computers," Tooth laughed lightly.

She pointed over to the barely visible form of Pitch, his figure blocking enough of Caitlin from being seen, Sandy obviously completely blocked due to where he sat.

"Alright then, we have some food available if any of you get hungry, just let me know."

"Thank you," the fairy responded with a smile as she took her glass, sipping on it, Baby Tooth stealing sips between her and Jack.

"Should we get them?" the teenager asked after glancing at the unattended drinks.

Before he could think about getting up, the tiny fairy suddenly shot up, giving a cute salute before darting over to where the three sat.

"Ow! Quit tugging on my hair!" Pitch snapped, trying to swipe at the fairy, seeing she was persistent in trying to get their attention.

"Baby Tooth, settle down, I'm almost done here. Pitch, why not see what's she's trying to do? Our drinks might've arrived," Caitlin chuckled as the small fairy suddenly began bugging her, the redhead letting her land on her hand.

"Probably," the dark clad man grumbled as he got up, letting the tiny fairy lead the way, ignoring her insistent chirping and squeaking.

Feeling shifting on her lap, she looked down, seeing the sandman attempting to get her attention, a hand over his stomach.

"Hungry?"

Nodding, she gave him a pat on the shoulder, reassuring him they'll find something to eat, even welcoming him to go back to the table to see if there's food that can be ordered.

He shook his head, far too comfortable on her lap to get up and leave, settling himself in, obviously willing to wait until she was ready to leave.

"Shit…" the redhead cursed softly, grabbing the other's attention, having him look at the computer screen, reading it, his golden complexion paling.

On the computer, it had news articles of the appearances of inhuman beings being recent, humans fighting against them, trying to lock them up or kill them on sight.

Few towns and villages across the country, across the globe were more than willing to allow them to live in safety, willing to give them a chance.

Reading some more, including some obituaries briefly, however she shook her head, logging off, namely to avoid getting herself angry or making her friend sick.

She got enough what she needed, but now wondered how they'll survive in this world, knowing they can't stay long without endangering themselves.

Jack, North, Pitch, and possibly Sandy might be able to pull it off as normal humans, the redhead looking human enough as well.

But it wouldn't help for Tooth and Bunny, even Baby Tooth.

The three would need a powerful disguise, at least for the two, the tiny fairy acting as a plush or being disguised as a pet.

As she started to get up, careful not to let her small friend fall flat on his face, she felt him shiver slightly, understanding his worry.

"Sandy…I won't let anything hurt you or the others. I promise you," she reassured, giving him a comforting hug.

He gave her a shaky nod, understanding, knowing she's strong, but felt guilty that she would be willing to get herself hurt for their safety.

The pair returned to the table, finding the drinks arrived, leaving them to grab their glasses, sipping them.

"You two don't look so good," Tooth spoke softly, noticing the glum looks on their faces.

"We can't stay here for very long, we'll need to leave as soon as we can," the redhead answered with a solemn look.

"How come?"

She explained as much as she could in regards of what she had just found shortly after Baby Tooth in a sense dragged Pitch off.

When she finished, she saw the stunned looks on their faces, clearly unsure on what to say after hearing it.

"So there are worlds out there that really don't take it so well for beings such as us, huh?" Jack muttered softly, twirling the straw in his drink, hearing the ice chink around inside.

"I'm afraid so, but it had been recent though, so there might be a chance it could clear up if the right people are involved."

"So why don't we?"

"That could take years, and even with an immortal lifespan, your lives are still in danger regardless. The fact that others similar to you can die, means these people here know how to destroy a soul, wipe it clean of the face of the earth."

"I guess that makes sense…"

"I'm not trying to ignore the cries of innocent people suffering. I plan on reporting in on this dimension in hopes of some elite soldiers coming in to help evacuate those who are greatly suffering. If they are willing to leave for a safer world, away from persecution, that's better than letting them stay here and suffer."

"So, in a sense you do get involved, just not in their faces," Pitch nervously laughed.

"Hai…" the redhead sighed before noticing their waiter starting to make his way over to them. "I know it's sudden, but I suggest we get something to eat. Whether we get into a fight or not, best we at least have our stomachs full, replenishing our strength."

Agreeing on that, when their waiter just about passed, the redhead gained his attention, having them make orders on what they found appetizing. This included more drinks as their glasses were just about empty.

They sat for some time, waiting for their food to be fixed up, more so by how busy things were starting to get inside the café.

Using the free time, Caitlin explained some of the worlds she had traveled that were similar to where they are now. However, unlike now, she had time to come up with methods to avoid such problems. The only reason she wasn't prepared had been due to the storm throwing them off course.

"So you could actually make Bunny and I look human?"

"Only if it was necessary and I have enough magic in order to make it work in the first place. While Illusion is useful, it isn't enough if someone were to grab your hand, bump into you, that sort of thing. I would need an actual shape shifting spell, one I would also teach you for times I'm not around or others aren't who can perform it."

"That makes sense," Bunny sighed before his nose went off just as their waiter arrived with a couple of well-balanced trays of food.

"There's a couple more coming out shortly."

"That's fine, take your time," the redhead reassured, making the other seem relaxed with the kind treatment. "As for the spells, I have learned a variety over the years I have lived. I learned spells that are simple and basic to advanced levels, even forbidden arts."

"Forbidden?"

"Hai, I guess you could say I'm constantly craving to learn more and more. But by learning forbidden magic, it gives me somewhat of an edge, as there are spells Darkness and her army are not fully familiar with."

"At least with you using them, we're safe," Jack laughed, cheering up from earlier.

"I still can't believe we're not only fighting against such powerful beings, or will be at some point…but the fact there were such amazing mystical objects like these bracelets," Tooth exclaimed happily. "But what I don't get is Baby Tooth… People are able to see her too, that shouldn't be possible since she doesn't have a bracelet."

"She is a part of you, of blood, of magic, of soul. In a sense, she is you while completely different at the same time."

"So you knew she would be able to be seen regardless?"

"I learned enough from observation and using my own reiatsu to trace yours and the others to understand how each of you might've worked. You know, keep an eye out for any interesting quirks I might need to make note of in case of a problem."

"Really? That's so cool!"

"Once we're someplace safe and comfortable, I could try and teach you basic skills in relation to sensing other reiatsu. You're going to need that kind of skill to work nonstop due to what we'll be fighting. Mostly so you'll be able to tell friend and foe, learning so you can avoid making the mistake of attacking the wrong person."

"That would be helpful," Bunny chuckled as he stretched his limbs, careful of where they were to avoid tripping or clocking the wrong person.

"So how many spiritual based enemies are there?"

"I'm not sure to be honest. There are so many out there, it's hard to keep track exactly how many are there, both in our army and Darkness'."

"That's true, with all the alternate dimensions, it would get rather hard," Pitch muttered as he rested his chin on his folded hands.

"Hai, you'll be encountering all sorts on both sides. You'll be fighting various demons, different varieties of the same demon even. This is true for various kinds of human, fallen angels, even some who are like Mirobow-kun."

"The guy with the rainbow eyes?" Jack asked as he recalled the guy. "He's got serious attitude though."

"I know, I've known him for years," Caitlin chuckled softly.

"Isn't he some sort of Shinigami?"

"Hai, someone mentioned it?"

"Not much, sort of forgot to ask you actually," the teen laughed nervously as did the others, making her laugh.

"As you heard, he's known as a Shinigami. He's basically a deceased spirit with a vast quantity of reiatsu, enough to use powerful spells to counter enemies. And with his Zanpakutō, he is even stronger."

"Zan what now?"

"A Zanpakutō is a sword capable of cutting through a soul, either destroying it or cleansing it based on whom that soul is and how far they push themselves in the fight."

"Soul cleansing?"

"Hai. There are creatures known as Hollows, who are once a living being who died and became a distraught soul, unable and refusing to move on. They become one by losing their heart, similar to a Heartless, but far more violent and painful."

"What happens when they lose their heart?"

"If they are an innocent soul, such as a child or even an average adult, such as our waiter, they would lose their mind and be craving souls, willing to tear through as many as possible to fill that gaping hole in their chest. And to start them off…the first things they eat are those of loved ones, friends and family before rampaging around, hunting down unclaimed souls or a weak enough Shinigami."

"What a horrible fate," Tooth sobbed lightly before seeing a bitter smile on the woman's face, drawing her curiosity despite her sorrow.

"However, not all Hollows are like that. There are some who retain a small portion of humanity, struggling to keep it to avoid harming their loved ones at least."

"So it's possible then for them to be good than committing evil?" the fairy asked, her eyes wide with awe.

"Hai, but it's rare, a one in a million. Those that are in a sense, good, are those who managed to reclaim some humanity and stop hunting souls. Instead, they would cannibalize each other, having enough sense not to let those they eat take over."

"Still awful for them…"

"It is a grim life for them, but not all end up like that. There are some known as Arrancar, a race of Hollow that have acquired Shinigami like powers. They could appear through various means and methods."

"Sounds like you know some?" Bunny spoke with more of a question gestured by his facial expression.

"Hai, Mirobow-kun is captain of his own squadron, having an Arrancar as one of his lieutenants, being one of his closest friends even. Aisslinger-kun became one after having gained enough power to break enough of his mask to acquire his very own Zanpakutō."

"So whatever life he had before, he could've been just like every other Hollow?"

"Very likely, but has since changed his ways, proving that some are capable of compassion, proving that by becoming an Arrancar. And it only solidified as we met others, mostly when I had seen some when reuniting with some of my sons and daughters. Either way though, if you reclaim your humanity, you are on your way to reclaiming your heart as well."

"So by becoming one, it's like a rebirth for them?"

"Exactly, we're still learning about Arrancar, how some become as they are, or in the case of my son, Ulquiorra, born as one."

"Born?"

"Hai, he had been born from a Caterian and Arrancar. It can be somewhat explained, but at the same time, one would think he would be closer to a Shinigami than retaining so much of his Arrancar traits. Although when he had been reincarnated, he had appeared as one of the strongest breeds of Hollow. He can't remember much how it happened, if he had a human life before, or simply appeared as one. Either way, he was like that, then later reclaimed his Arrancar powers, albeit through a different source than how most do."

"So what do Hollow, Arrancar even look like?" North asked.

"Hollows could range from anything, mostly monstrous, inhuman forms. The most notable features they have are their masks, yellow eyes with black sclera. But most of all, large holes, usually on the chest, representing their lost heart."

"I guess it wouldn't be that hard to tell them apart from other creatures, huh?"

"Once we're stable, I can show you files regarding some common species to look out for. But the ones to worry about are mostly Gillian, both in size and power, but they rarely come out and if they do, are in small numbers."

"Define small?"

"Highest I've seen and heard was between a dozen, to fifty. But that's on a good day, if Darkness is particularly anxious, I've seen her join in and summon them, bringing hundreds, thousands of them from Hueco Mundo."

"Their world I'm guessing?"

"Hai."

"And Arrancar though?"

"Most obtain a human like appearance, but can appear as other creatures, usually what they were in their past life predominately as well as what their Zanpakutō is capable of."

"Despite how depressing they can be, that is kinda cool. But don't they run the risk of bearing multiple personalities though?" Jack asked with some concern, mostly with how she has a son who is one of them.

"Possibly, as I said, we're still learning about them. But it appears that when they start having conscious thought as they get stronger, becoming an Arrancar at some point, that personality stays with them. However, you do bring a good point, I recall there being one Arrancar I've learned about from a friend. He was once one Hollow, becoming an Arrancar later on, but instead of different personalities, he had too much power. He was lonely and so split himself in order to have company and weaken himself."

"So there's two running around?"

"Somewhat, they have completely different personalities, so it does raise the question about that. If they were on our side, I would love to have a chance to talk with them, ask them if I could run some tests and study them. It would greatly help us learn more about them, especially if there is some suffering from multiple personalities. Not due to a mental disorder, but due to conflicting souls trying to take over."

"But being they're in a sense, Hollow, do they retain some part of their mask?"

"Hai, as well as their hole, though it could be located in different parts. Could be where an eye is supposed to be, the stomach, hand, foot, anywhere really. Some would be visible, others hidden by clothing of some sort. But the mask fragments would be noticeable, always remaining near the face, whether it's on the collarbone or the face itself. There are a few who can hide them, usually if it's where their hole is, thus able to hide it as well if they wished it."

"And Shinigami fight them?"

"Only those that pose a threat to lost souls or anything and anyone with high reiatsu."

"They wouldn't be doing their jobs protecting if they didn't fight them."

"Hai, but they do more than fight Hollows. They cleanse them too; their Zanpakutō destroys those bodies, but also gives them a second chance. They may not be found in the afterlife right away, but they end up there either way. Those that never show up are those completely destroyed by another source, or have committed evil crimes alive, or so evil as a Hollow, they're taken straight to Hell."

"That's good to hear. But how do they know?"

"They don't, this particular Hell was constructed by some unknown entity to track such spirits. Therefore, once they die, they're chained up and dragged down into its depths, and if they struggle, are stabbed, sometimes eaten to get them in."

"Eaten?"

"Hai…out of the Seven Hells, that is my least favorite of them. One of the cruelest, even named as the second realm."

"Second?"

"Mind going off topic for a little history?" she joked, the others figuring it couldn't hurt.

"I'm sure you remember Gehenna mentioned, especially when Pitch read my memories."

"Yeah, so it's another Hell?"

"Hai, the weakest of the seven, with its own nine circles as with the others. There are a total of seven, each one set up to take on certain souls with corresponding punishments."

"How so?"

"They have the same rules, but at the same time, completely different. Gehenna for example takes souls that have committed sins, but not willingly. However they had been judged and cast evil by their peers, thus denying them access to places such as the Seretei."

"So in terms of Gehenna, they take those souls so they have a chance to redeem themselves?"

"Correct, most they take are human souls, but take others as well. Even if they can't reach any form of heaven where angelic beings reside, they could at least go someplace like the Seretei to one day be reincarnated."

"And the other ones, they take on worse beings?"

"Exactly, the higher the rank, the more vicious and violent, chaotic even it'll be."

"So the hell we've heard about…"

"Depends on the stories, but the ones most hear about are a cross between Gehenna or Hell itself."

"You mean the first rank?"

"Hai, it has no other name than that alone, marking it as the original, the first of the seven before others were made."

"But why so many, circles included?"

"You think one Hell can fit all the evil in the universe to discipline or lock away?"

"I guess that's true, it would be rather hard to contain that much evil without bursting at the seams."

"So if there are Seven Hells, are there like, Seven Heavens?" Jack half joked before seeing the woman frown.

"I'm not sure, but I doubt it. Thanks to Darkness, there's so much corruption and sin, it's rare to find such pure souls to access such a place. Most instead end up in places like there Seretei where they can live out peacefully until they're reincarnated. It is also where those with large amounts of reiatsu go to become Shinigami."

"At least they have a place to go, right? Better than being in limbo or something?"

"True, though some end up like that anyway. But those who do, end up posing a risk in becoming a Hollow if their chain breaks before found by a Shinigami or some other source to stabilize their spirit. But even in the Rukongai, one of the outskirts outside the Soul Society, it isn't as pleasant as it should have been."

"Really?"

"Hai, right now we're in the process of restoring it to whatever it was before, so no spirit has to live in fear, risk going hungry because their reiatsu is strong."

"Even in death…it can still be a nightmare for them?" Pitch muttered bitterly at the thought, thinking of lives he has seen perish due to foolish wars.

Innocent villages burned to the ground, people running scared not because of him, but because of what their fellow man had done to them.

The very thought made his blood boil and he knew it did to the others whether they showed it or not.

"I'm afraid so…" she sighed, enough to show to leave the conversation as it is, more so as the rest of their food arrived.

Unsure about eating, the others looked at her, their thoughts still tossing around everything they've been told so far.

Seeing their discomfort, she gave them a reassuring smile, "It's okay, like I said, we're taking care of things there. Things are doing much better with Mirobow-kun's squad having mostly taken charge."

"At least you and others are taking care of it," North commented as he hesitantly started to eat, knowing they had to eat, the others following his action as did the redhead.

"The Soul Society is one of the most powerful spirit worlds. Without it, souls would be lost and confused. Wars and chaos would reign without questions asked or answered. It would be a living hell for every living being in the universe," the redhead spoke softly after swallowing.

"It must be hard, dealing with all that. Constantly trying to fight against the ultimate evil while trying to get some form of balance made within your own group," Jack muttered between mouthfuls. "Earlier…Pitch said about how he saw some memories that weren't all bad. Like you traveling to worlds to fight, but not to take over, but to help."

"There were dozens of planets I would travel for diplomatic purposes. Some I would even go to if I hear about their suffering and begging for someone to help. I don't always get involved, at least not the fight itself, I would send medics out to help the civilians. But if a hostile takeover was being done in order to enslave innocent beings, then we fight to ensure they stay free and guard them until they can stand on their own. Yet even so, they would always know that we would be ready to join arms if they're ever in danger, as it would if we were instead."

As she finished, she gave a playful smirk between mouthfuls, pointing her fork towards the teen who couldn't hold back a chuckle.

"So you made many allies of other worlds?" the Christmas spirit asked with awe.

"Hai, some you would believe only a dream a child could create based on how extravagant they are. I have traveled to dozens of planets. I've seen creatures of all shapes and sizes, cultures both mysterious and beautiful, food and language placed intricately together as if their very lives were nothing more than a work of art."

Excited, Sandy made flashes of symbols of his head, recalling his days traveling through space before becoming a Guardian, the others chuckling at his vivid memory.

"So you traveled the stars? No wonder you were so glued to Nanemei-san's deck, you wanted to have a chance to feel like you were living the old days?"

Seeing the small man nod feverishly, she could barely hold back a laugh.

"I know what you mean. No matter how often I travel through space, be it Nanemei-san's ship, another's, or one I purchase or build, the very action of traveling thrills me. I get to see new things every second that ticks by, knowing the further I go, the more I discover just how huge our universe is. I know it has an end, an invisible wall to keep every galaxy that exists contained, but the exact distance may never be known."

"Wise words, very wise," Bunny stated with a smile.

"You can thank an old friend for sharing that with me, she is one of the few who helped me start traveling through space. Before, I was limited on where I could go when I was still a princess, even the few short years of when I first became queen."

"Really?"

"Hai, before, I was only bound to traveling between only a handful of planets that were nestled together in a close enough proximity. Earth and its moon, my own world, a planet of light, a planet of canine like aliens, and a planet filled with people literally made of data."

"Th-that's amazing!" Tooth gasped, dumbstruck at what she heard.

"But over time, I began to learn and hired Digitals and Lunarians to help build shuttles so I could travel farther as they had. I wanted to ensure there was not only peace, but the very thought of even more cultures that could be very primitive or highly sophisticated than what I was used too. It was absolutely thrilling!"

"Lunarians?"

"A group of people who once lived on the moon for many years… My people and I were at one time at war with one another. They tried to keep their blood pure and were willing to slaughter any potential half breed. However, when a particular girl had been born and became queen, she banished such thoughts, marking the new era where all were equally welcomed. She knew it was possible for a half breed to be just as strong and pure as an actual pure breed, having not only been saved by them, but I have saved her myself before learning she was a Lunarian."

"What'd you do when you found out?"

"I broke her jaw, believing she had been some horrendous being, having never met a kind one such as her before. You could say that our friendship there was rather rocky. We were both young, a time between when I had saved my father to when…"

"Oh…"

"But at the same time, despite the rockiness, our friendship blossomed to something that made us eternal allies. She even gave me this bracelet, a powerful artifact even her own people couldn't use, but felt I had potential or at least was safer in my hands than in theirs."

"What happened to her?"

"Serenity-san had died sadly, the same night my planet imploded."

"That's awful."

"Hai, but she didn't die from some ailment or war injury. No, she gave her life to save her people, to save those who were lost in a war that night on their kingdom."

"You've met them then?"

"I did, not only that, but have begun seeing those who have traveled from the future in order to help with this war."

"Wait, you mean…"

"Hai, there are those who have come from a stable future, one with peace, but to ensure it stays peaceful, have traveled back. Most did so in order to go after those who have also traveled back to slay certain people to change the future."

"But to think that there's a potential future, one that holds hope," Bunny muttered, feeling a smile forming.

"Knowing that, it's really reassuring," Tooth added with a smile of her own.

"I know, the very thought brings me so much joy, knowing that at some point, this damnable war will finally be over. No one will have to tremble and fear over Darkness and her elites. While I know evil will always exist, but that doesn't mean it has the right to tip the balance and try snuffing the light out permanently."

"Least you're being realistic regarding situation," North stated, grateful to seeing such a level headed person.

He has seen enough people go mad with such thoughts, trying to eliminate all evil so only good remains, which ends up turning wonderful dreams into wicked ideals.

He even knows the others have, whether they admit or not, it was sadly inevitably.

"Why don't we talk about something that should be realistic for now?" the redhead suggested, nimbly twirling the knife in her hand before letting it land perfectly into the remaining chicken she had on her plate.

"Like what?"

"Such as where we're going to find a place to sleep?"


Translations above are from Google, so may or may not be accurate;

What is translated from Thai to English:

*1 {Give it back}

*2 {Sorry}

*3 {Don't do it again}

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