Chapter 37: Unwavering feelings
"You can't come back with me? Why not?" Yura asked. Aru pointed outside the balcony. "Because the people, this world, needs me," she replied. "Then I want to stay with you," Yura said with one hand over her chest. "I don't want you feeling alone," she added. Aru smiled. "I'm glad you want to stay with me," she said, "But you have people that are important to you, especially Shizuka." At that moment, a man and woman entered the room. Upon further view, Aru recognized them. "Mom? Dad?" Aru questioned. Confirming it was them, she ran to them and gave them both a hug. "I'm so glad to see you're doing well Aru," her mother said. "Yes, but what's going on here?" her father asked. "I'm asking for everyone except Yura to leave as I'd like to have a private conversation," Aru requested, "I also am ordering Mirald to be imprisoned for the time being." Respecting her wishes, Kira led everyone out and the guards escorted Mirald to his cell.
Aru explained everything that occured, including Mirald's plans and Yura being their Goddess. "At this point in time, I feel I've let you two down," Aru solemnly spoke to her parents, "I couldn't stop Mirald and I let our Goddess become his tool. I know you guys want me to rule, but I just can't." Her father patted her head. "We understand Aru," he said, "By the way Yura, we'd like to thank you for watching over our daughter while she was in your world. I hope she hasn't caused too much trouble for you."
"I have a question however," Yura said. "What is it?" Aru's mother said. "When Aru first came to my world, she said she was being "chased". Why was that?" Yura asked. "That was my very fault and I deeply apologize to my daughter," Aru's father said, "I forced her to rule because I felt she needed to understand what her position would be one day. I never considered how she felt about it and because of that, she ran away from home. You don't have to rule over hEARTH if you don't want to. Me and your mother will retake that position."
"You mean..." Aru started. Her father nodded his head. "You can go with Yura," he said. Aru smiled and hugged her father again. "We leave our daughter in your care. Please take care of her," Aru's mother requested. "I promise," Yura said. Later, everyone gathered outside as Yura and friends got ready to leave. "Zurui, please help Yura watch over Aru," Aru's father asked. "Yes, sir," Zurui said. "Return home whenever you feel like it," her mother said. Her father handed Yura a teleport stone. "Even though you're leaving already," he said, "I want to thank you personally for what you've done for our people. You've taught them something incredible that I'm sure will last for generations to come. I'd like to ask you a final favor Yura." "What is it?" Yura said. "I would like for you to create a book like the one you had seen earlier with tales and pictures that you share with Aru," he said. "Yeah, we'll definitely do that," Yura said, "We're gonna make a bunch of memories!" With that, the teleport stone activated and Yura and company faded away and zoomed into the stars. "I'm so glad Aru was actually able to make a friend she could trust," her father said.
A light-blue beam of light entered the stadium that was still left in ruins and confusion. Yura and the others safely made it back to the school. Everyone that was still there cheered excitedly for their safe return. Mr. Mitsuo approached the large group. "I'm so glad you all were able to return to the school safely," he said. As everyone reconciled with each other, Yura noticed Kenji walking away. "And where do you think you're going?" she called out. "To take a break from it all. Since the stadium will need to be rebuilt, our duel will have to be postponed," Kenji explained. "Says who?" Yura asked, "Mr. Mitsuo, I'd like to have the final duel between me and Kenji start right now." Everyone around them looked on surprised. "Urm, but there's only us here," Mitsuo said, "Wouldn't it be better for all the people to see?"
"Chairman Mitsuo, it'd be best if you just let this one go on," Kira said, "Besides, I'd like to see how this turns out." Annoyed, Mitsuo let out a sigh. "Alright then, it's settled!" Yura said. "Well fine, the sooner I defeat you, the better," Kenji said. "Let's duel!" Yura and Kenji said.
To be continued in Chapter 38: I definitely won't lose