A/N: Who likes Aliese tbh?
"Checkmate?"
Hibiki and Saiduq end up at Sengakuji, they met Miyako along their way, knowing that Kama is with them, saying that she'll take care of the Ananga as well as inform them to head straight to the TV Tower where Hinako awaits for their arrival. For some reason, she looks worried too. The black haired teen wonders why?
Hibiki didn't really know why they are here, the bunny boy had this gut feeling that something is going to happen.
The vice chief looks around and saw the Terminal, jutting out of the ground. He walks to it while putting a hand over his mouth, it seems that someone had fiddled with it, the seal is broken. The man pulls out his phone and was about to redo the seal when a familiar tone rings, taking the silence away.
The two look at each other before opening and load the video,
The bunny boy and the vice chief stares at the screen as it shows two small bodies lying on top of each other as one of the body is missing its head. A demon stands next to their bodies and turns it into ice before crushing the bodies in pieces.
The female Hotsuin comes upon the scene and shown, falling on her knees after attacking the demon and saw the certain child's head. The video ends, slowly fading into black.
Saiduq kept quiet and cupped his mouth, his expression is close to sorrow. "..." He knew that these children are important to her. They have to do something to halt this.
"These kids... Wait, this place." Hibiki mutters whilst looking around and playing the video. "It's in the video." he said showing it to Saiduq. "Let's stop it, Saiduq!" the bunny boy says with resolve in his voice. The vice chief looks at the other, certainly fascinated at the resolve in those deep blue eyes. The man nodded his head in agreement.
Saiduq, whenever he sees the resolve in the other's eyes, there's a stir of nostalgia in his chest that would flutter inside. Now that he thought about it, His voice had been whispering to him that Hibiki is someone... Someone he wants to—
...?
What was the word he was going to use? He thought of something that would fit.
"Aah! Jeez! STOP CHASING US YOU STUPID DEMON!" A child in bunny hoodie yells loudly as he drags his older twin brother while running away from the demon, Bai Suzhen. They were playing chase with the woman in a red jacket when she suddenly vanished and thus here they are. The demon suddenly appeared before them like magic!
Mr. God please help! Alkie thought as he ran with his brother.
The two children run as fast as their leg can but unfortunately the other in cat hoodie trip causing the bunny kid to stop and help him.
"C'mon, get up! Alky!" the light haired exclaimed, panic is evident in his small voice as he helped the cat kid. OH! Fried Chicken, the demon is closing its distance.
Alky winces as he slowly gets up by holding onto his twin's hand. His left foot, it seems that it's sprained. The lavender haired looks back, he bites his lower lip. The demon is closing by, the cat kid opens his mouth and says "Run without me." he said firmly. "I sprained my ankle." The child adds as he looks at his younger twin.
It's fine if one of them survive after all.
The light-haired child stares, heterochromatic eyes glisten with unshed tears. This idiot wants to die at the young age, good grief. No! Absolutely no! The light haired shook his head whilst hauling his brother behind his back. "You idiot. I won't leave you behind." he hisses and begins to run again.
His twin brother, Alcor and his older siblings are the only things he got. He wants to be strong for them.
The lavender haired sighs before smiling softly and put his arms around his twin's neck. "You're stubborn for your own good... (Kiela.)" Alky mumbles as the last part was left unsaid.
Alkie grit his teeth, looking back at the demon that kept chasing them. Crap! It's getting nearer than before. He needs to run faster than he can, ah, what is stamina?!
When the demon began to loom over them, it raises its hand with its razor-sharp nails. Alky gulps a lump in his throat and hugs his twin tightly, he's scared. Is this the end for them?
Alkie grinds his teeth together, frustration and fear start to eat him as he tries to run faster. A wistful thinking for a miracle to happen evaded his thought.
Let there be a miracle—. The light haired wish while pushing his limit, trying his best to outrun death with his twin brother.
The demon swings its hands at them as the child that was carrying his twin trips out of exhaustion. The older hugs his younger twin, shielding the other is the least thing he can do.
The children close their eyes and wait for the hit from the demon, fat tears came cascading down on the younger's cheeks.
Alkie guessed it's too late for a miracle.
It never came, the pain that will inflict to them never came. The twins slowly open their eyes. There, they saw a Cerberus, killing the demon by ripping it into pieces using its powerful jaw.
Alkie and Alky look around and sees Hibiki, a few meters away, he's holding his phone out while panting due to adrenaline. Alcor was behind him, seemingly frozen in place.
Close calls are going to give the two young men a heart attack, Holy crap!
"Chibiki! Alcor!" The light haired calls, standing up after his twin brother got off. The bunny kid runs to them tackling Alcor to the ground, crying. The older twin limps towards them slowly with a soft smile. "I'm glad you came..." he said.
The vice chief sigh in relief then pats the crying child in his arms. He looks at the other child and "Why are you here? Should you be with your sister? Your ankle, is it twisted?" he asks sternly.
The cat boy scratches his head looking around, where should he start. "Yes, it's twisted and well... We were playing chase with the lady in the red jacket, Ms. Aliese. We've been secretly playing with her ever since we could remember. She's nice but she suddenly left us here, which she'd never done before..." the child states as he stares at the ground.
"Didn't we warn you two not to talk and play with strangers?" The vice chief said, standing up with the younger twin in his arms, sleeping soundly. He did exhaust himself. "I don't want this to happen again, child. Is that clear?" he adds hauling the lavender haired child up in his arm. He struggled a bit but managing it well.
The lavender haired nods his head, patting his younger twin. "She's excited to see ms. Aliese... She miss playing with sister, Mr. Alcor." the child mumbles.
Saiduq stares before heaving a sigh. "I know... Let's get you back."
"She, wait you mean?" The bunny boy blurted causing the vice chief and the lavender haired child turned their heads and look at him.
"Yes. Alkie is a she, her name is Kiela. Due to certain people in our family. My older siblings is forced to dress her as a boy and casts her true identity away to live as a boy." explains Alky with a solemn expression. He knew that his twin is struggling through it yet there are grotesque people in their family. It can't be help.
"Hibiki Kuze. You can go to the TV Tower. I'll catch up with you." says the vice chief, leaving the area with the children.
The bunny boy watched them, looking around, he was sure someone is watching... It's her, wasn't it?
He leaves the area a few minutes later after Saiduq and the kids. Feeling uneasy. Something big will happen.
At the TV Tower, summoning Shiva went smoothly. It's odd that there weren't any demons that would have appeared. None at all. And now, they were waiting for Saiduq's call.
The bunny boy stares at the ground, still feeling unease and worried for the woman without any reason. The bobbed haired girl notices so she approaches him then tap his shoulder. "Are you okay, you look worried."
Hibiki looks at the girl before pursing his lips in a tight line. It took a long while for him to answer. "I saw Aliese and we had a talk..." he pauses, it's better to say it.
"A talk?" Io tilts her head, what did they talk about then?
The bunny boy nods his head and tells the young girl everything what the woman said with everything he remembered as well.
The bobbed haired girl stares at the ground, disbelief is painted all over her face. She can't believe that Aliese might be an enemy yet, the woman chooses to help them and still think it's not her will. Oh, Aliese if Io could just comfort her. The woman is her friend after all.
Also... It's surreal to think that this world is the fifth... So those familiar feeling she felt were actually memories...?
"...I know its hard to believe but trust me, it's real. Aliese, Mizar, and the two kids weren't at the timeline I remember. Miyako on the other hand, I don't really know..." The young lad said, shoving his hand in his pants pocket.
Io looks at him, smiling. "I believe everything that you said. It's just... Surreal." she said, gaze falling on the asphalt. "Say, Hibiki... Is it bad that I'm worried about Aliese?" she added.
Hibiki shakes his head. "No. It's alright..." he answered, "I'm worried too."
The young girl hums. "Does Hibiki like her... Uh, that way?" she suddenly asks. The boy stares at the other, did he like Aliese? He knows he likes the other because she reminds him of the old Saiduq and it pains him to see her crying. That's why he kiss...
Why didn't he realize it yesterday night, when he kissed her so suddenly. Maybe she won't leave that way. Great, just great.
Io stares at him, looking amuse. "Haha, based on your reaction. You do realize it just now, you should confess once you see her." she smiles looking up in the sky. "I... I like her too, she maybe a bit weird but she's fun to be with, she's that person who hides everything in her smile. I want to protect her if I can. Aliese and you are one of the precious people that I want to protect with everything I have." she said while looking and smiling at him.
"Io..." Hibiki ogles at the girl and when he was about to say something back, his phone ring he quickly answers. It's Saiduq.
"Hibiki Kuze, go to the Diet Building if you're done there." swiftly said by the vice chief before ending the call.
"Was that Saiduq?" inquires Io "What did he say?" she asks.
"We're going to the Diet Building, it's probably a meeting." he replies.
The bobbed haired girl nods her head "I'll tell the others then." she said whilst running to the group of people a meter away.
He watches her, the girl's words still ring in his head. The bunny boy smiles softly before walking to them.
Hm... Where's Daichi? he thought.
The group of people left the TV Tower, heading to the Diet Building.
"Shijima, how long are you going to sleep?" spoke Mizar, looking at the sleeping brunette on the couch, in his arms were a pair of the standard uniform. "...Alioth is hovering towards Sapporo." he informs while walking to him. "That woman, Aliese took Yamato and nowhere to be found."
Daichi grumbles and "Nn... Where's Saiduq?" he asked groggily while sitting up and yawn. He's still drowsy.
"He's helping Chief Miyako, arranging a brief meeting to explain the plan. Everything is all set. It just needs to be done." the short man said, putting the pack of standard uniform on the table and goes back outside to wheel the food cart in. "There's a shower room on the left. Take a shower then eat afterward."
"Okay, thanks." the brunette mutters, standing up and stretching his body.
Mizar stares, contemplating on whether he should ask the brunette if he is utterly sure about his decision. The brunette looks and stares at the older man, Daichi let himself smile, he pretty much know what the man is thinking.
"Don't worry. I'm sure about it." He said.
The short man purses his lips into a deep frown. "What about your friends? They'll be shocked."
"They will be but I've already made my decision, there's no turning back. Anyway. Please tell me, where the void is spreading as of now?"
"Its advancing faster than we expected. As of today its moving towards Akihabara district in Chiyoda Ward. It is not that noticeable though, yet it will be, soon." The short man reported while looking at his wrist watch. "The meeting will start once they are here. Alcor wants you by his side." he adds and with that said, Mizar leaves him alone.
The brunette let out a sigh before going to the shower room. It is bad that he didn't tell Hibiki and the other's that he would be joining JP's... He's desperate to know what happen in the previous worlds and be able save them. He cannot stomach the fact that he can lose his friends if they made the wrong choice so, he'll play it safe. Joining JP's, he can beseech Hibiki to join their cause.
Saiduq told him everything, of course. It's Yamato's ideal. A meritocratic world.
Daichi doesn't like the idea but its the only way he sees safe. He heaved a tired sigh. If his best buddy won't join in a nice way.
"...Beat them up and forced them to join, was the protocol," he mumbles to himself while lathering himself with the tea scented body wash. So, this is what Saiduq use...
O-Oh my god, Shijimara, don't you dare shame yourself! he berated himself and took his shower.
Meanwhile, at the top of Sky Tower:
The woman smiles sadly at the box in her hand, it came from a nice lady that sells this so-called "jewelry." The lady said it was the last piece she will be able to sell, yet no one bought it so she'll be giving it for free. Aliese was about to insist that she will pay for it but the lady left quickly. The contents were, two silver chained necklaces with two sets of pendants.
One was a small key and the other is a heart shape pendant with a keyhole. The woman heaves a long sigh.
Polaris said she'll let her be for a moment right after luring the twins to Bai Suzhen. Prohibiting her from making the unnecessary move or else Yamato will die earlier then she expected. So, the woman can't do anything but to watch the two children get chased.
The woman was relief when she saw Kuze and Saiduq were able to save them. She wonders if Miyacchi will despise her more than ever.
"Hypocrite, that's Aliese, I'm Aliese." she mumbles.
"Oh my, why would you insult yourself, darling?" the male Hotsuin speaks in a honeyed tone while hugging her from behind and rest his chin on her shoulder. Mother Harlot really like this sword out of any sword Polaris made. The triangulum is just too adorable to resist but dang, the urge to taint is real. The demon won't mind helping her if she's troubled.
Aliese pats the male on the head, he's harmless. "I want to help my friends but after Polaris' plan... I don't think they'll forgive me, a liar," she said sadly, caressing the box. "They probably call me 'heartless' after that."
"You know, if you are heartless then why would you care for those humans?" Mother Harlot said softly while patting the woman's head. "A heartless person won't bother doing something bad as long as their plan works, they are willing to sacrifice anything, remorselessly. They won't care at all. If you still thought you are heartless. Tell yourself this: A heartless person never cared, yet there's no way we can tell if they really are heartless if they show a caring side of them."
The woman stares, that actually cheer her up. She smiles happily at the young Hotsuin then, "I wish I can bring you to them but Polaris might control me and kill both of you. I'm afraid to lose everyone and you too, Mother Harlot." she says while looking at the white rabbit hoodie that was folded neatly beside her.
It's been just a day ever since she parted with the group, yet she starts to long for them. Wanting to be at their side and helped them with her all. Miyako's words still rang and repeatedly plays in her mind, the female Hotsuin have a valid point but even so.
Hibiki and Mother Harlot's words enlighten her at this point. It's her own will, she had the will to do anything she wanted. What her heart wanted. Her own heart and will... It feels great, turning a lie into the truth.
The warm liquid that came from her eyes flows down to her cheek. She's crying yet there's a smile on her lips. Tears of joy? How amusing, she feels happy to the point of crying.
The young Hotsuin smiles, wiping her tears before opening his mouth and "Polaris is asleep, yes?" he asks. Mother Harlot had decided to help this woman.
In all honesty, the demon is just doing this for entertainment but now, look what they get. Bullying such darling woman. It's boring, she don't even fight back.
Aliese nods, "She's conserving her power, controlling me is tiring for her." she said while putting the necklace with the lock pendant around her neck. She'll give the key to someone important to her. "I'm not sure if she can still control me. Using a sword as a vessel is quite taxing. She needs her power and energy if the others gain her audience."
"Then, create a temporary pact with me, in this body." the demon suggests.
"But that body is contracted with Saiduq." She said.
The possessed Hotsuin smirks then bite his own lips, making it bleed. "I know. That's why you'll protect Saiduq and take his pain all by yourself to defeat me," he said in a husky tone. Casting a powerful charm ailment on her. It is the only way. It's better than sorry.
A human who had already created a pact with a sword and made a new one with another sword would be a temporary pact, it'll last for 8 hours. It would negate any damage that first contacted sword might receive and throw the damage to the second contracted sword taking the light damage with the human contractor. The damage might be light but the pain is intense.
That's what Polaris told the demon. It seems that she hadn't told it to this woman.
The woman looks blankly at his lips then she absently pressed her own pair of lips onto his, kissing the other chastely. Tasting the metallic taste of his blood.
The possessed teen hums, pulling away then patted the woman, the charm spell will go away after an hour. He felt bad, he wants to go to hell— Wait, Mother Harlot lives there.
Oh boy. This is awkward.
The woman stares blankly, there's a small upturn curve on her lip.
Hibiki and the other arrive at the JP's headquarters and was greeted by Daichi in JP's uniform, his yellow scarf stays in place, his hair was pushed back on the side, He looks decent and handsome. The brunette smiles at them. "I'm glad you're all safe."
"What's up with that attire?" asks the pianist while blinking. "It doesn't suit you."
The brunette pout and say "Aww, really too bad. It'll be my daily go." as he scratches his head.
"What do you mean...?" Hibiki speaks through his teeth. why didn't he know? Daichi will always tell him if he decides on something. He won't stop him but, could he at least told him that he'll join JP's. "Why didn't you tell me?"
Why did it feel like he'd been betrayed by his best friend?
The brunette stared at his best friend, it hurts to see his expression yet, it can't help. "I'm sorry, I don't have much time..." he said, averting his gaze and turned his back to them "Follow me. Miyako and Saiduq were waiting." the young man added as he begun to lead them. Everyone followed while the bunny boy stands still in his spot.
The black haired teen stares, clenching his hand into a tight fist. Why do the people he cares for starts to drift away?
Hibiki sighs before following the others.
Once they entered the room, Saiduq starts the briefing, they also notice that Ronaldo Kuriki is there, his hands were cuff together. The white haired clear his throat and begun explaining when the enemy appears and where. He also stated that it's spread toxin apparently, It's a summary of today's daily report.
The vice chief hummed then "And by now it's heading to Sapporo, Hokkaido. We'll shoot it down and finish it off."
"Seriously, how will you do that!?" the detained detective aggressively spoke.
"I'm not even done, keep quiet Ronaldo Kurikinky." counters Saiduq.
"It's Kuriki!"
"Kurikinky."
"Kuriki!"
"Kurikinky."
The other watch them banter back and forth in front of the female Hotsuin who is twitching and when she cannot take it anymore. She stood up and slam her hand on the table, glaring towards Saiduq.
Everyone in the room flinches then turn their heads to look at her, she doesn't look amused.
"Alcor, please stop fooling around and finish what you're about to say." she stated while crossing her arms over her chest.
The vice chief gulp before clearing his throat. "In order to shoot its core down, we will need the Pasupata, we needed two demons in order to use it..." Saiduq pauses and looks at the Daichi.
The brunette stands up from his seat then proceed where the white-haired left off. "Those demons are, Shiva and Kama."
"Impressive, as expected Daichi Shijima. Kama needed sex appeal. But we actually found him loitering around a shrine." the vice chief said while playing with his hair.
Hibiki clears his throat "Shiva needs someone to dance." he said. "That's where Hinako came in."
The vice chief nods his head. "Yes, that's my Hibiki Kuze. We ask for Hinako Kujou's help on summoning Shiva, which is a success."
The female Hotsuin flash a professional smile at them "All of the components were completed, we will recreate an event that happened hundreds of years ago." she declares.
The detective looked at them, something is not right. "Wait, that thing is huge, what will happen to Sapporo if that thing falls on it?!" he asked.
Saiduq turns to him "The city, it'll be destroyed." he replies flatly crossing his arms while staring at the older condescendingly.
As if he was telling the older to punch him in the face if he can.
Ronaldo twitches, this guy is hitting his nerves harshly, more than Yamato Hotsuin can. "You bastard—"
"Calm down Ronaldo, No one is alive there, to begin with." Daichi cuts the detective off, looking dead serious. "Sapporo is a dead city." the brunette said flatly.
Everyone in the room falls into silence, they felt another sequence of Deja vu. They expected this one too. It is sickening but there's nothing they could do.
Jungo stood up then abruptly leaves the room, the silence is deafening. No one dared to follow him.
The bobbed haired girl bites her lower lips and decided to break the silence. "L-Lets just do our best and defeat it."
Miyako smiles at her, sincerely this time, "Miss Io is right. Nothing will be done if we brood at this topic."
The bunny boy stands up. "Let's take it down then," he said like a cool anime protagonist.
Everyone agreed and left the room, resolve is clear in their eyes.
The vice chief's lips twisted into an ephemeral smile. This is the potential of humanity. It's certainly beautiful and one of a kind.
The bunny boy and the dancer went to the TV Tower to see Shiva.
"If I yell Shiva, he'll come out, right?" she asks, looking around. Where is the Nataraja?
"Try it..." he suggested.
The dancer scratches her head then clears her throat "Shiva!" she calls out, louder. The said demon appeared before them, making a surprise entrance.
"It's you child of man. What can I do for you?" the demon, Shiva asks courteously.
Hinako gasp, "Whoa! You surprise me..." she said then turns to the bunny boy. "What now Hibiki?"
The bunny boy opens his mouth to say something when his phone rings, he quickly answered it.
"Mr. Hibiki, is Shiva ready?" the female Hotsuin spoke behind the line.
"Yep, what now?"
Miyako ended the call. The bunny boy looks at his phone with an incredulous expression. She ended the call without saying anything.
"Was that Miyako? What did she say?" the dancer ask.
Hibiki sweats, oh well. "Start dancing."
"What, seriously?!" The dancer exclaims but complied, pulling out her fan and starts to dance graciously.
"Okay, let us begin." The female Hotsuin stated, turning her head to Kama. The ananga stares at her nervously. "C-Child of man, this is dangerous..." he said while shaking. "I-It's S-Shiva we're talking about," Kama adds. recalling a certain painful memory that became a tale legend.
Miyako smile with a troubled expression. "It's more dangerous if our enemy live. So please lend your strength to us," she said softly.
The ananga stared at the female, he guesses it can't be helped. Humans do everything to survive after all. "Okay," he states and points his bow and arrow up to the sky and concentrated.
Saiduq walks to them. "Did you know where Shiva is?" he asks contemplated if this will work, he just wish it would or else. The ananga nods his head
"Of course I know where he is!" Kama exclaims. "There he is! At the TV Tower!" he adds.
"Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm... Mwamwamoomoomoomeemeemeetingtangwallawallabingbang! Bwamoobamoowa!" The ananga chanted then shoots his arrow.
The interim chief stares at Saiduq who was trying to smother his laugh behind his palm. "Status update, please."
The man cleared his throat. "Its accuracy is 99.9% Miyako Hotsuin. It'll hit in 20 seconds," he said while checking the tablet he was holding then distance himself away from Miyako and Kama. The female Hotsuin nods her head, pulling out her sword from the scabbard, lifting it up then pointing it to the ananga.
"Thank you, your sacrifice won't be in vain," she said and used the Dragon Stream to lift Kama up, where Alioth's core is supposed to be.
As Shiva watch the woman perform beautifully, the nataraja was hit by Kama's arrow. Pink smoke surrounds him.
Everything went quiet.
"Uh... Hibiki..." The dancer mumbles watching Shiva who stood completely still. The bunny boy gulp. "Run!" he says whilst moving away. Hinako followed him.
"Kama..." The Nataraja speaks slowly, shaking from the rage he felt. "How dare you!? I see you haven't been burned enough. I'll grant your wish!" he exclaimed while unleashing the pasupata, shooting it to the ananga whose exact placement is perfectly aligned to Alioth's core.
The pasupata hit directly both Kama and the septentrione's core, Alioth's outer shell slowly but surely was falling downwards where Sapporo is. Destroying every structures and building that was on it.
Hibiki's phone rang, the bunny boy quickly answer it.
Miyako's voice can be heard on the other line. "It's a success, please prepare everything you need. We will attack it after the amount of neurotoxin goes down," she said swiftly and ends the call.
He stared at his phone before telling Hinako what the chief interim had said.
They leave the area after a small chat.
Miyako and Saiduq were making their way to the underground terminal when.
"Tell me, chief Miyako Hotsuin. Are you the one who told Ronaldo Kuriki about the situation between me and Yamato Hotsuin?" the vice chief blurted all of a sudden. His expression was unreadable.
The female Hotsuin halts from walking and turn her cold gaze to him. "If it was me, what would you do," she states, her tone sounds like she's challenging him. The vice chief hums whilst cupping his mouth.
"That's a hypothetical statement. Hm... If it was you then you will be charged with committing treachery and spreading confidential files to a civilian, more or less to the enemy." he said.
"Weren't you doing the same?" she retorts. "As a matter of fact, you let Mr. Shijima look through our files, even before he became a member."
"I won't deny that fact and in fact, you are free to detain me Chief Miyako Hotsuin, do as you wish." The vice chief countered. "But one more thing. How did you know that woman?" he asks again looking at the younger female with suspicion written all over his face.
Miyako kept quiet and resumes walking but Saiduq grabs her by the arm, pushing her to the wall and pinned her in place. "Answer me." he demands, locking his gaze to the female Hotsuin.
The chief interim kept her stance but keeping the eye contact, glaring holes on his face. The older man sighed, letting her go and walk to the terminal, he won't gain anything if she's being obstinate.
The female watches him, walking further away from her.
When the time has finally come, Hibiki and his party made their way to Sapporo, using the terminal with the neutralizer that's given to him by Makoto.
Alioth came down slowly, almost majestically. It begins to make noises as if talking to them in its ancient language. The demons start to appear as well, hindering the path to where the septentrion is. The summoners nodded their heads whilst pulling out their phones from pockets and fight with all of what they had.
Their will to survive reign supreme as their enemy goes down within minutes or so, vanishing without leaving any trace that it existed. This shows that humans grow stronger day by day, bearing the potential to withstand any obstacles that stood their way, claiming victory in their hands. Conquering everything to survive the calamity given by the Divine Providence.
Unknown to them they are being watched by the two certain people.
"So, this is them. Impressive." the possessed Hotsuin spoke, amazement in his tone, adjusting his newly change shirt provided by the woman beside him. She said that he cannot stay in that flimsy clothing he was in earlier. He is comfortable in kimono, though, too bad he had to change into something casual. It's nothing fancy in all honesty, its just a plain red turtleneck shirt with sleeves, black slacks, and plain black rubber shoes. The woman also gave him a red muffler since it started snowing.
Aliese turns her head to him then "They can do it. I watched them grow stronger each day. I'm elated to see them go further." she said proudly with a smile, her cheeks and nose were reddening due to the cold weather. The possessed male removes the muffler around his neck and wrapped around the woman's neck.
The triangulum tilted her head to the side, he could swear he saw a question mark appearing on her head.
"You need it more than me, your nose is red like the reindeer we saw earlier." he said sweetly.
"Oh, are you sure?" She asks looking back to where the group was earlier, they left. The woman dreads this hour to come, her beautiful smile is replaced by a deep frown.
A part of her don't want to hurt them and another part of her wants to know how much they've grown. If they cannot surpass this last unexpected obstacle then they will never be able to gain the audience of the Almighty.
The possessed Hotsuin pats her head for the last time. "Don't worry, I'm sure they can do it," he assured her. It's a mystery, yet Mother Harlot can feel how her host's trust those humans more than anything. There's one thing the demon is sure of.
Yamato Hotsuin will wake up sooner.
"Will I be able to see you again?" The woman asks, looking at him while smiling sadly. The possessed teen chuckle amusedly."Let me quote a certain line from a human book I've read." He paused and closing his eyes, remembering the remarkable words from the book.
"And when your sorrowed is comforted you will be content that you have known me. You will always be my friend. You will want to laugh with me. And you will sometimes open your window, so for that pleasure...And your friends will be properly astonished to see you laughing as you look up at the sky! Then you will say to them, 'Yes, the stars always make me laugh!' And they will think you are crazy. It will be a very shabby trick that I shall have played on you..." Mother Harlot recited, slowly opening his eyes and look at the other's expression.
The woman smiles at him, fighting the urge to cry. Ever since she learned how to cry, her tear would always cascade down to her cheek whenever she feels sorrow in her 'heart.' Aliese stands up, offering her hand to the possessed Hotsuin.
"We need to lose for them but it never meant that we will hold back. Our lost is their victory. They won't hold back so neither we." She declared, eyes clear with resolve.
Mother Harlot smirks sadistically, accepting her hand and "Of course." he stated.
The two left the area and head straight to their destination.
After their fierce battle, Hibiki and the others wind up at Tsuutenkaku and was greeted by the certain woman stepping on Mizar's unconscious body, as if on cue Saiduq entered the scene and stare at it. He glared at the woman whose expression were delightful.
"So you decided to show true nature, wretched woman." states the vice chief with a dark look on his visage.
The woman stops stepping on the poor man's body, turning to them with a soft smile. "Ah, that's right," she said kicking the short man's body to them, smiling wider as she adds. "I'm done playing with you pitiful humans. Fooling you gains me nothing at all." The woman snaps her fingers and demon begins to appear, surrounding the group.
The bobbed haired girl stares, this can't be true. "Please tell me, all of those days you spend with us. Aliese was it all an act?!" she asks tearfully.
Aliese looks at the younger, lifting her arm towards Io. "You irritate me. Die," she said and cast a powerful fire spell.
The girl stared blankly at the woman. She can't even avoid the attack. The bunny boy pulls her away, gritting his teeth together. So, it was all a lie. "Everyone, get ready!" he orders pulling his cellphone out whilst glaring at the woman.
The others complied with the order and get ready. The vice chief puts Mizar somewhere safe before pulling out his saber from its sheathe and summons his demons.
Someone claps, walking to the woman. "Oh my~ why did you begin without me?" he asked in a honeyed tone as he looking at the summoners with an amused expression. "I'm here now, let us begin this orgy of death!" The male Hotsuin exclaimed, activating the power of the Dragon Stream. The woman turns to Saiduq, she flashes a devious smile at the man. Everyone, except for Hibiki, ogles at the person, its Yamato.
The vice chief clicked his tongue. "Okay, what did you do to him?!" he asks furiously. This forsaken woman will get what she wants!
"Haha! Beat it out of me, Alcor!" She replies, vexing the vice chief further.
The vice chief clench his jaw, "You ask for it, I'll give it to you, roughly." he states while cutting a demon that was trying to get close to him in half.
"That is if you can." She retorted with a sly smile on her face.
The battle with the treacherous woman and the captive Hotsuin begun.
Hibiki and the others begin to attack the male Hotsuin and help Saiduq with the woman who's hit is enough to knock them in one hit.
The bunny boy noticed that their attack bounces back at them when they try to hit Yamato with elemental and physical attacks, almighty attacks works but it's less damaging. Also, the vice chief isn't receiving any damage at all when the demon and the woman hit him. As a matter of fact, Aliese and Yamato takes damage every time the vice chief is hit. Looking like they were enduring an extreme pain.
The woman pants before knocking Kujou out. Let's see, she knocked. Torii, Kanno, Shijima, Yanagiya and Ban. She's a hypocrite so she wish they are fine. She moves towards Saiduq and attacks him relentlessly. using Assassinate at the man. The temporary pact will lose its effect after 30 minutes. It's been 7 hours since they made the contract.
Io cast zandyne at the woman, looking blankly at her, there's sorrow in those eyes. Aliese hides a bitter smile, the bobbed her was the first person who considers her as a friend. And yet...
The treacherous woman swiftly moves towards the bobbed haired girl and punch her on the stomach causing Io to fall on her knees, gasping and coughing. Aliese clenched her jaw, guilt is eating her. No, she needs to look bad.
A heartless monster so that it'll be easy for them to finish her off.
"A-Aliese... plea-please... Stop." the girl pleads, looking up at her, tears streamed down on her cheeks. The treacherous woman steeled herself forcing a devious smile on her face. "Heh, plead all you want, that won't save you," she said lifting her hand and was going to knock the younger when she felt a scorching pain hits her. The woman falls on her knees, sweating and panting.
Saiduq looks at her then turn to Yamato who was on his knees as well, oddly he is the one who got the hit, he had been noticing it since the beginning, the woman hits hard. He should be down earlier when she's attacking him relentlessly. Could it be, its the temporary pact Mizar had told him once?
An earthquake suddenly occurred. The vice chief huffed if this continues Yamato Hotsuin's life would be in danger if they didn't knock him. "Hibiki Kuze, Makoto Sako!" he calls. "Attack me with all you've got!"
"Are you insane Vice Chief!?" The blunette exclaims, grunting as her hit bounced back.
"Do...it, woman. If you still want to see this lad tomorrow." The possessed teen said while smiling sadly, his gaze fixated on the treacherous woman, it's her plan to act like a blasted bitch and hit her friends so that they would abhor her and kill her. She can be a good actress.
"I apologize on her behalf. End her farce, it's painful for me to watch her hurt the people she holds dear." Mother Harlot mumbles under his breath.
The bunny boy stared at the possessed Hotsuin... He doesn't understand anymore. Holy crap.
"Hurry up you two!" Urges the vice chief, readying himself while looking at the woman. Seriously, this woman is so difficult. "Oi, masochistic woman, you'll be freaking help, attack me."
The woman nods her head whilst standing up. Makoto and Hibiki stare at each other then complied.
The three simultaneously attack the vice chief with all of their strength.
They heard a painful scream that came from the young Hotsuin before falls on the ground. The Dragon Stream ceased its working. Saiduq quickly goes to the fallen Hotsuin's side to check his pulse.
...
It's beating, thank goodness.
Makoto and Hibiki sigh in relief. On cue the back up came as well, helping the unconscious summoners. The bunny boy looks around, searching for the woman... That is nowhere to be seen.
The bunny boy sighs, the woman is just... Sigh.
They left the area to rest, it had been an eventful day.
It is midnight when the female Hotsuin retire to her room. After entering her room, there she saw the woman sitting on her bed with a small box in her hands. She was wearing a red muffler and Hibiki's hoodie. The female Hotsuin notices that she look tired. Well, suits her. It's her fault.
Right she even used her brothers for the plan.
"Welcome back..." The woman greets, smiling gently at her.
The female Hotsuin crosses her arms "What are you doing here?" she asks, staring coldly at the woman.
Aliese stands up, walking to her and hands her a small box. "...Please accept this," she said, her voice sounded raw, did she...?
Miyako inspects the box before opening it, its a simple small wooden trinket box in a heart shape. The content was a silver chained with a small key pendant. The female squints at the woman "What is this for?" she asks.
The woman hums, smiling to herself, it is too cheesy. "It's the key to my heart," she replies while averting her gaze.
"What heart are you talking about? Last time I checked you don't have one." jibes the female Hotsuin, not removing her gaze from the woman. "Why are you even giving this thing to me?"
"Because I love you." declares the woman whilst locking her gaze to the younger. "Ever since I saw your smile. I fell for you. I want to protect you. I love you not because it's a part of my purpose, it's because I wanted to protect your smile... I know it's utterly preposterous, I'm sorry but I am just following my heart's desire." The woman confessed, warmly smiling at Miyako.
The female Hotsuin stares at her. She's speechless. "You're obnoxious. Leave. Don't show your face again." she stated moving to her closet.
Aliese smiled sadly she was about to leave when an absurd idea came to her mind. "Miyacchi..." she calls out.
The female Hotsuin turns her head to look at the woman, she felt a pair of lips against cheeks. Miyako's eyes widen.
Aliese places a chaste kiss on her cheeks and backs away, turning her back to leave. Alas, she won't leave the room.
Not when Miyako's sword pierce through her stomach. The woman's blood was staining the hoodie she was wearing, it was black. The woman falls to her knees, coughing a black substance out before looking at the female Hotsuin.
Her smile betrays the bitterness she feels.
Saiduq enters the room with a few members.
"...Thank you for cooperating with us, Chief Miyako Hotsuin— Cor Caroli, you deemed your loyalty to the agency." The vice chief said, smiling professionally. "Take her." he ordered pointing at the woman on the ground and leaves the room, taking the woman with him.
"Checkmate."