Bustin' Out.
Minato felt his body weight plummeting towards the Earth at an uncontrollable speed; he, still in a daze, did not even register what was happening. He felt himself falling, he felt himself darting towards the ground; unable to react, unable to aid his fall. The Ashikabi felt the ground getting closer, the heat from the impact already radiating across his face. Suddenly, he felt himself being embalmed in love, warmth and safety.
Kazehana wrapped her arms around him, falling at a rate much greater than his, to be able to catch him, as she had him secure in her arms, she pulled herself up and used all her wind and flower strength to stop the two from hitting the ground without much of an impact. The two dark haired people felt a sphere of water engulf them, aiding their landing. Kazehana filled the bubble they were in with water; allowing the two to be catapulted into the air again. The two flew upwards with such a speed, Minato had trouble catching his breath. Seconds later, they were upon the rooftop, standing afar from a weakened Miya.
Minato lay on the ground, as Kazehana gently placed him down.
Seconds later, a bolt of lightning flashed across the sky and quickly landed Seo and his two Sekirei. Without hesitation, Seo grabbed Miya by the chest of her clothing, and kissed her.
The twin Sekirei screamed before falling to their knees in a bout of shock. An unscheduled solar eclipse took place, the whole of Japan stopped to see it in all its glory.
The fainted Miya felt her entire body implode and call out a name that was not her husband's. She struggled, trying to fight the urge to call a name that was not his. Her insides twisted and turned, freezing and melting over and over again; the booming echo of love vibrating her insides. A sensation ran across her lips, burning yet soothing her, reminding her of fireworks. The sensation continued to run from her lips to her fingertips. Life felt like it flowed from them, her fingertips tingling. The sensation then travelled to her arms and legs, allowing her to feel revitalised. The sensation then flowed through her chest, leaving a trail of enjoyment, before settling at her heart; allowing her to feel inebriated with this feeling of joy, connection and love. She was finally winged.
…
Tsukiumi stood aghast as the young Sekirei she adored was on the floor, looking so distressed. She traversed through the shaking room, broken glass flying past her. She was determined to get to her friend as quick as possible.
As she walked, Tsukiumi felt her body begin to strengthen; beginning to gain a feeling of invincibility, she walked faster towards Kusano. Kusano was sweating heavily, panting and holding herself up on all fours, her body trembling as she feels her weight begin to become heavier.
-Ekai, Homura, do you read me?- Matsu spoke in to the ear piece, Tsukiumi heard and ignored.
-Tsuki-tan… are you there?- Tsukiumi heard Matsu, and again opted to ignore it all.
-There's been a huge spike of power in the Modification Centre. Kuu-tan, please, please reply…- Tsukiumi heard the voice of Matsu once again and made no indication to her whereabouts. Instead, she knelt down and took the weeping Kusano in to her arms and hugged her. -Something is wrong, terribly wrong. I'm shutting down all the power in the headquarters, hopefully you will be able to escape with Uzume… Remember, you all only hav- -
-WE KNOW HOW LONG WE HAVE. STOP TALKING AND DO IT.- An agitated Tsukiumi responded, finally.
-Ne, nobody wanted to know what happened to Miya, Minato and Nee-chan?- Kazehana interrupted.
Kusano shuddered, embracing the hug from her friend. Sobbing, unable to control the feelings she was absorbing from all these terminated Sekirei, she tried to stand, looking at a frightened Takami.
"T-Takami-san. We are here to take Uzume back with us, our trusted friend. Please do not stop us, this mission is an order from our Ashikabi" Kusano faltered, before continuing "We will fight until the death for him. We do not want to hurt you."
Takami looked around the room and sternly nodded, before pointing up at Uzume's Capsule.
Tora and Musubi ran in to the room, Tora heading straight for the Capsule that Uzume was in. Musubi ran towards Kusano before being halted by Tsukiumi.
"I have Kusano, I'll take her home. You stay here for-" As Tsukiumi spoke, Musubi was on the ground, hit across the head by Benitsubasa. Tora swiftly behind the capsule; trying to devise a make-shift plan.
Tsukiumi jumped back, looking for an escape route; realising there was none that could get Uzume out undetected by Tora with Benitsubasa.
Benitsubasa threw a flurry of punches at the unexpected Musubi. Kusano tried to run towards her, however, Tsukiumi prevented her from getting any closer whilst whispering "As much as it hurts to see this, this is a fight between the two of them. A fight for pride. We cannot intervene unless stated otherwise."
After minutes of senseless beating, Musubi was too weak to fight, caught off guard, she was already at a disadvantage and had no chance to fight back. She felt her Sekirei Crest slowly disappearing.
"Fitting, that you should die in the room you'll be sleeping… in…" Benitsubasa trailed off speaking when she noticed that Musubi had begun glowing. "…This is so unfair…" Musubi floated into the air, her entire body glowing in an incessant light. Gently, a ball of light floated from Musubi's heart before hovering right next to her. The glowing ball of light split into two; one, floating back towards Musubi. The other, floating through the room and transpiring into a darkened Sekirei capsule. The capsule shook, and in a puff of smoke, opened quietly and gently out walked a slimmer, less curvaceous, version of Musubi. Dressed in the black version of what Miya is normally attired, she walked out, her arm glowing with the number 8. Musubi slowly floated back to the ground, peacefully resting.
"Yume?." Tsukiumi questioned, holding an exhausted Kusano. Yume walked over whilst nodding to Tsukiumi, kneeling over and stroking Kusano's face with the back of her hands.
"Thank you, Kusano, you have done well, you can rest." Yume kissed Kusano on the forehead as Minato, Kazehana, Miya and Seo ran in to the room.
"Yummeeeeee!" Kazehana flew over towards a now standing Yume, hugging her tightly and spinning her around.
"Hello, Kazehana" Yume chuckled gently, hugging her dear friend back.
Benitsubasa stood aghast, unsure of what to do, she looked down at the sleeping Musubi, looked up at the smiling Yume and slowly backed out of the room. She needed to report this to nobody but Karasuba.
Minato ran over to Kusano, and held her close, her face in his neck. Instantly, Kusano pulled back and kissed Minato on the lips. She had finally received her Norito. Kusano's head shot back and she fainted; the group believed it was much too late. Until Seo stated
"I do believe a person's hair does not grow that quickly when they are sleeping…" Everyone looked at Kusano, realising that it was not just her hair that was growing. But her body was, too. She was growing up.
Kusano stood tall with only her back towards them, her clothing now only reaching the apple of her bottom. Her hair, waist length. Her height, now reaching similar to that of Tsukiumi's. Kusano turned to face the group to reveal a young woman.
Kusano's features had changed, her face slimmer, no longer cute and adorable. She was now young and beautiful – her irrevocable beauty prevailing that of Kazehana's. Kusano took a deep breath and spun with her arms open wide, feeling free. Finally feeling under control. Everyone watched as the young child they knew had grown up, literally, right before their eyes. And they could do nothing but admire how graceful she was. Kusano spun and begun to recite the Norito that was embedded in her heart:
"This power is the life of my love. Let my birth be reason for my Ashikabi's living" almost instantly, Musubi sat up, unaware of what had just happened. And immediately Kusano fell upon the ground again, the room had stopped shaking. She had finally exhausted herself completely. Yume picked her up and walked out of the room, bringing Miya and Seo with her. The three jumped through the window Tsukiumi had broken earlier.
Tora came out of hiding, taking Uzume with her, the entire group walked out of the room with them, leaving Takami inside the room.
Tora stood by the window and braced herself, ready to take a leap.
"Where do you think you are going?" Tsukiumi asked, holding Tora by the arm.
"Out of the window. Where else?" Tora asked, trying to hurry before the MBI reinforcements arrive.
"Let Musubi take her, you need to stay here." Tsukiumi took Uzume's body and handed it to a wary Musubi, before heading out the window herself. Musubi smiled and thanked Tora before following Tsukiumi with Kazehana trailing behind her.