Week II, Day VI

I was standing in a fogged area, surrounded by Reapers with hood over their heads. Their wings were pitch-black, oddly they weren't gonna attack. The wind was ominous, as if I was waiting for something to happen. At the front of the army, there were two girls standing there. One appeared to be Ventus, except she looked tattered and beaten, on the brink of erasure. But she still stood. The other girl was shorter than her; she had long black hair with various gold chains hanging off of a long coat. She looks unfamiliar...who could she be? The chained girl mouthed something inaudible. And the Reapers charged at me.

"Dante!" A girl's voiced yelled, but before I could reach my hand out, my vision went black.

Suddenly, I felt a rush of water over my face and the sound of laughter.

"Huh!" I exclaimed, opening my eyes to Ventus holding a bucket of water.

...a dream. It seemed so real...

"You overslept~" Ventus said gleefully.

Why the hell is she so happy all the time? You're DEAD...woah...déjà vu...

"I did?" I asked obliviously, checking my phone to see the time.

"Yes, you did." Ventus replied.

Trail of the Sinner

The sound of a whip cracking alerted the Game Master that he's lost The Game.

"I'm about sick of this girl..." The dread-head muttered to himself.

"You're not the only one." A new Reaper chimed in.

"Damian, how far are you on your project?" The Game Master asked curiously.

"Ninety-five percent." He replied bluntly.

The albino got silent, as if she was in thought.

"Someone's quiet." Marcus said teasingly.

"Shut up..." The girl replied softly.

"I haven't the time for childish matters. If you need me, I'll be with dear Composer." The busy Reaper said, walking off deeper into the tunnel.

"Wait!" The child Reaper called out.

"What?" Damian replied, turning around.

"What's the name of this project?" She demanded.

"Void." Damian quickly replied and went on his way.

Scramble Crossing

"Mission in yet?" I asked impatiently.

"I think so~" Ventus replied.

Vacation Day,

Do whatever you like.

Fail,

and you lose The Game.

"I lost The Game...again."

"Well Dante, whaddya wanna do today~" Ventus asked cutely.

I shrugged.

I really have no idea what I wanna do...hm. Ah! I wanna investigate...that girl.

"I know! How about we look for that girl in white again~" Ventus suggested.

"Fine with me." I agreed.

"Well c'mon!" Ventus exclaimed, grabbing my hand and running towards the Center St. Entrance. I guess we're going to Udagawa?

After a few minutes of running, I found myself at the Tipsy Tose Hall.

"Shibu-Q Heads is right up ahead. Take me shopping~" Ventus said cutely.

For some reason, my wallet hurts. She really does love to shop...although, I do need some stuff for myself anyway.

"Let's go." I said, walking towards the department store.

"And just where are you two going?" A voice called from behind us.

Who could this possibly be?

I turned around to see that guy with the skull beanie. My eyes widened at the sight of him.

"What's wrong Dante? You look like you've seen a ghost." He said to me.

"W-who are you...?" I asked, fear in my voice.

"Phoenix. Phoenix Mortis." He said coolly.

"Gah!" I screamed and fell to my knees.

"Your partner killed me Dante. Don't trust her. Trust no one." Phoenix said and his body began to fade.

"How'd you get a keypin!"

That sounds like Ventus...but angry.

"That's none of your concern."

Ventus charged at Phoenix, readying her fan. She then slashed him, dead in the center on his chest and he fell to the ground...what does this mean? When did this happen?

"Dante!" Ventus yelled out.

I opened my eyes to see her, carrying me.

"Put me down!" I yelled, jumping out of her arms.

"You murderer!" I exclaimed, taking my Pins out.

"W-what! You must be delusional...you turned around and then you passed out...I'm no murderer..." Ventus explained.

"No! Don't lie to me. You killed that guy...Phoenix. Phoenix Mortis." I retorted.

Ventus grinned.

"So your memories have returned?" She asked, taking out her fan. "If that's the case, then you should know...I'm a Reaper."

"Yes, I know. And I'll have to kill you."

The girl laughed. "The day you kill me will be when pigs fly out my ass."

I smirked. "Then get ready."

Ventus readied her fan in a sword position and charged at me. I countered when I tossed some boomerangs at her. She got on her feet and charged again.

"You're not so bad." Ventus said, avoiding a lightning bolt.

I stayed silent. I have to kill her. NOW. I attempted to shoot a fireball but she swung her fan, cutting my arm. I fell to ground, blood flowing from my arm.

"I'm not gonna kill you, you're my partner." She said, holding out her hand.

What...? She should finish me off...

The sound of clapping came from behind us.

"C-Composer!" Ventus exclaimed.

I looked up to see the girl in chains.

"Lang-Shi says: Those who study others become more like them."

"You!" I exclaimed.

"Dante Manga, you wanted to know my name, correct?" the girl asked me.

"Yes, yes I do." I said bluntly.

"Tsuki Katanami." She informed, "And as for you Ventus, you will NOT be Game Master next week."

Ventus stayed silent.

"Oh cheer up, Ventus." Damian's voice suddenly appeared.

Ventus growled. "Whatever," she uttered and walked off towards the Udagawa Back Streets.

"Dante Manga, I suggest you go after her. She can get crazy." Tsuki ordered.

"Hmph." I said, turning around and walking off.

Udagawa Back Streets

"Ventus...?" I said, walking towards her as she stared at the mural on the wall.

"Yes~" She turned around, smiling.

"So, you're a Reaper..." I said, backing away.

"Yes I am. But rest assured; I'll die before you will."

"Why's that?"

"I have to atone for the sins I've commited."

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Day VI:

Recovered Memories

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"Damian, progress." The chained girl demanded.

"I am proud to announce that Project Void is now one-hundred percent complete." Damian declared.

The duo turned around to see a figure inside a tank, greatly resembling Dante.

"Why does he look so much like Dante?" Lenali suddenly asked.

"He was made from Dante's DNA." Damian explained.