Episode 35

~ Destiny of Three Fates (Part VII/ Final) ~

Those, Which I Want to Protect


"Is that your magical tome, Ave-san?" politely and curiously asked Einhalt, as she sat next to Ave afterwards. "Ah, this is Grimoire, a high-speed Storage Device that Hayate-san and Reinforce gave me. It essentially is a simplified copy for her Tome of the Night Sky, Einhalt…" replied Ave while smiling at the younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl, Einhalt Stratos in return. "I never thought that you actually have one. Since you always wield other EM Equipment and AEC Armament in battle, Ave-san..." responded Einhalt before mentioning that Ave usually fought using other EM Equipment or AEC Armament such as Proto EM Sword, Halberd, Strike Cannon and Gladiator instead. "You might be right, Einhalt. Although I do use Grimoire for every now and then to cast powerful spells such as Claíomh Solais or Dáinsleif…" added Ave while explaining the functionality of his high-speed Storage Device, Grimoire towards Einhalt.

"I heard that commander Yagami and Dearche-san are also have Grimoire in their possession, as they recently decided to wield them instead of their magical tomes in battle…" replied Einhalt before mentioning Hayate and Dearche that recently often carry their own customized version of high-speed Storage Device, Grimoire with them in combat. "Many sought Tome of the Night Sky and Tome of the Purple Sky for their own selfish ambition, Einhalt. Because of that, both Hayate-san and Dearche-san decided to keep them secure within Infinity Archive's deepest vault together with Durandal Type-2, Ostwind…" explained Ave while responding back at Einhalt's reply just now. "That is sound a bit troublesome…" meekly responded Einhalt, as she understood very well on how some people with evil intention have tried to stole Tome of the Night Sky and Tome of the Purple Sky in the past.

"It certainly is troublesome, Einhalt. Especially when Hayate-san's safety and wellbeing are in such risk because of that…" once again replied Ave before acknowledging Einhalt's assertion on how troublesome such circumstances would be for Hayate, as well as Dearche to a certain extend. "It probably is the reason why Vivio-san often worried about commander Yagami's safety and wellbeing as well. Since more than once that she and Dearche-san have been targeted before…" affirmatively responded Einhalt before letting a small sigh out as well, in return. "You are correct, Einhalt. Because of that, I often let Vivio to spend more time with Hayate-san in order to personally guard her…" replied Ave while simultaneously using his high-speed Storage Display, Grimoire to display a hologram screen with CW-GN-001REIV/F Gundam Exia Repair IV or Gundam Exia Flügel's specs shown on it.

"Vivio-san is also love and care commander Yagami as much as we do, Ave-san. So, I am certain that she has done a great job on protecting her safety and wellbeing…" added Einhalt, as she also acknowledged Ave's statement over her younger Sankt Kaiser-girlfriend's skill and strength that required to protect Hayate. In return, Ave was only smiling before giving Einhalt an approving nod afterwards. It was also when Ave decided to ask Einhalt about her opinion towards his newly acquired Exia Repair IV or Exia Flügel. "By the way, Einhalt. What do you think of Exia Flügel?" calmly and casually asked Ave while smiling towards the said younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl, Einhalt Stratos at the same time. "Uh, I'm not qualified to make a comment on Exia Flügel, Ave-san. Since commander Yagami, Eins-san or Shari-san are without doubt more suitable for that…" meekly replied Einhalt, as she seems reluctant to comment on Exia Flügel's overall combat performance.

"It always is nice to hear from someone other than Technical Division 4's members, Einhalt. Especially when he or she is also happen to an aspiring Device Meister as well…" casually argued Ave before grinning towards his younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion as well, in return. "Well, I did create Huracán with help from commander Yagami, Zwei-san and Agito-san. Still, it doesn't mean that I am a talented Device Meister at Shari-san's calibre…" replied Einhalt while bashfully smiling towards Ave as well, simultaneously. "I'm sure it won't hurt you to make one or two comment on Exia Flügel. Since I might be able to make some adjustment, as well as improvement based on them, Einhalt…" once again argued Ave casually, as he keep on encouraging Einhalt to comment on Exia Flügel's overall combat performance. Meekly Einhalt nodded, as she finally agree to let Ave knew of what she has thought about Exia Flügel's performance in combat.

"Exia Flügel is undoubtedly a high-performance machine, Ave-san. Since it's overall combat performance seem comparable to Nu Gundam Heavy Weapons System Type and Gundam 00 Qan [T] Full Saber during in-house trial that Technical Division 4 has been conducted…" replied Einhalt before pausing her sentence briefly. "I also read that in-house trial, Einhalt. Although, both Nu Gundam Heavy Weapons System Type and 00 Qan [T] Full Saber are actually still stronger than Exia Flügel in my opinion…" added Ave while responding at Einhalt's reply and statement just now. "I also agree with that, Ave-san. Since based on my observation, Exia Flügel's actual combat performance is a lot more comparable to the original base unit of both Nu Gundam and 00 Qan [T] instead…" acknowledged Einhalt before concluding her previously unfinished sentence in return. "Nevertheless, Exia Flügel is still a high-performance, as well as state-of-art Gundam unit that could even fight against Super-type opponent in an equal term, I believe…" concluded Einhalt, as she also smiled towards Ave at the same time.

"Your observation is certainly accurate, Einhalt. Since, as a matter of fact, I have fought and defeat Super-type opponents using Exia in the past…" responded Ave while praising Einhalt for her accurate observation over Exia Flügel's specs just now. "I still am learning to grasp the concept, as well as characteristic that differentiate Real-type and Super-type humanoid combat unit, Ave-san. Since unlike Vivio-san, I just recently interested to learn more about them…" bashfully replied Einhalt before admitting that she was still a newbie in this matter. "From my understanding, Real-type is usually more grounded version of humanoid combat unit used by military organization or private security contractor in comparison to its more powerful and flamboyant Super-type counterpart. Although again, the distinction between those two often remain ambiguous, as some Real-type unit such as Exia for example proven to be as powerful as some Super-type unit in actual combat, Einhalt…" explained Ave in his respond towards Einhalt's reply just now.

"Exia is certainly powerful, as it could fight powerful enemies such as Shurouga and Chaos Lemure in equal term during First Defensive War. Although, I believe that its Gundam Meister's skill also play an important part on bringing Exia's full potential…" acknowledged Einhalt while smiling towards her beloved Ave-san as well, in return. It also when Ave letting a small laugh out after he listened at his beloved younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos before asking her a question. "Let us just say that both Exia and I are compatible to one another. Anyway, why are you here? I thought you and Vivio are having another combat training session this afternoon, Einhalt…" asked Ave, as he curiously stared at Einhalt's beautiful mismatched purple and blue eyes at the same time.

"Uhm, Vivio-san is still currently fight commander Yagami and first lieutenant Signum in combat simulation. So, I decided to visit you in the meantime, Ave-san…" answered Einhalt before she blushed slightly in embarrassment. "I bet Vivio is having a good time now, as she always looking forward to fight Hayate and her knights in combat simulation before…" casually remarked Ave while simultaneously grinning towards Einhalt as well, in return. "A, ha, ha, ha. It always is useful to spar against stronger opponents, Ave-san. Since it allows us to measure our strength and progress, as well as testing our limitation at the same time…" explained Einhalt, as she replied back at Ave's remark just now. "I agree with that, Einhalt. Especially the fact that stronger sparring partners would allow us to further improve ourselves…" affirmatively responded Ave while nodding back at his beloved younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos as well, in return.

"Simultaneously, it also is another way to communicate with your sparring partner, Ave-san. Since Vivio-san and I have done that for multiple times before…" added Einhalt, as she also smiled towards her beloved Ave-san as well, at the same time. "That is an interesting way of interpreting it, Einhalt. Since I also somehow able to express myself better when piloting Exia or Astraea…" replied Ave before in return acknowledging Einhalt's point of view. "Certainly it is, Ave-san. Although, it also depends on your own sincerity to try understanding other's feeling…" added Einhalt while affirmatively nodding back towards her beloved Ave-san as well, in return. "My own sincere feeling eh…" muttered Ave, as Einhalt's words just now inadvertently reminded him of his old life together with those memories and emotions that he has left behind.

"Ave-san?" asked Einhalt while staring at Ave with her beautiful mismatched purple and blue eyes at the same time. "Somehow, I started to remember something from my old life that should have been left forgotten. Other than that, everything is fine Einhalt…" replied Ave before once again smiling towards the said young Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion of his, Einhalt Stratos. "Is that about your previous old life prior on becoming another Time Diver's candidate, Ave-san? I thought you have decided not to think about it anymore…" once again asked Einhalt in her respond towards Ave's reply just now. "Hayate-san would definitely say the same thing to me, Einhalt. Sadly, it never is easy to just forget about them and pretend as if they never existed in the first place…" calmly answered Ave before smiling towards his beloved younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos in return.

From the calm answer that Ave gave her, Einhalt could certainly understood and empathized with him. Two years ago, she also experienced similar struggle for inheriting her ancestor, Claus G.S. Ingvalt's memories. It only after she became DSAA World Champion for U15 Striker Championship last year that Einhalt could finally came to terms with that by accepting Claus' memories as part of her own. Strangely enough, as she accumulated happy memories from her present life, Einhalt started to slowly forget about them. Even when those aforementioned memories resurfaced for every now and then, she was now ready to accept them. Because of that, Einhalt knew exactly on how troubled Ave would be sometimes to forego such past memories from his old life. Nevertheless, Einhalt already made up her mind to support Ave and hopefully by doing so, she could help him to come to terms with the aforementioned old memories of his in the end.

"Uhm, would you mind to share any of these problems of yours with me, Ave-san? At the very least, I would be a good listener…" offered Einhalt, as she genuinely wished to help Ave by listening at his trouble. "It wasn't certainly an interesting story though. Are you sure about that, Einhalt?" reminded Ave before asking his beloved younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos a question in return. "I would never consider any of them boring, Ave-san. Especially when they are related to your past old life…" reassured Einhalt while smiling towards her beloved Ave-san as well, simultaneously. It was when Ave smiled, as he decided to thank Einhalt afterwards. "Thanks, Einhalt…" thanked Ave before he decided to tell Einhalt the one particular thing that has currently troubled him.

"You're welcome, Ave-san…" replied Einhalt while once again smiling towards her beloved Ave-san as well, in return. It was also shortly after Einhalt concluded her reply that Ave started his story. "Lately, I have been thinking a lot more about my past old life, Einhalt. Especially after spending some times in this dying world together with my new family, friends, allies, comrade in arms and love ones…" narrated Ave, as he stared at Einhalt's beautiful mismatched purple and blue eyes simultaneously. "R-really? Is that happen to be the case, Ave-san?" asked Einhalt while wondering on whether their arrival has something to do with the fact that her beloved Ave-san started to remember about his past old life even more frequently than ever before. "It probably is, Einhalt. Since I started to vividly remember them even more frequently ever since we arrived in this dying world…" answered Ave before letting a small sigh out as well, in return.

"Something might have unknowingly triggered those memories to resurface, Ave-san. Especially with a lot have been going on ever since we arrived in this world and fought Longinus Dreizehn Orden…" replied Einhalt while guessing that an unknown event might have triggered her beloved Ave-san's forgotten memories to once again resurface. "I believe so. Since everything that I remembered has been more about the old world of mine rather than my own past experiences from back then…" responded Ave, as he also began to continue his tale afterwards. "Uhm, what do you mean by that?" asked Einhalt while staring at Ave with her beautiful mismatched purple and blue eyes curiously. It was when Ave smiled at the said younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion of his and answered her question back, in return.

"I remembered everything that transpire in my old world prior to Break The World, Einhalt. Since most if not all should never took place if its inhabitants were smart and wise enough…" answered Ave, as he paused his sentence and smiled. "Unfortunately it wasn't the case according to Vivio-san, as the old world's inhabitants are more often prefer to advance their own selfish interest instead of striving for humanity's collective good. Am I correct, Ave-san?" replied Einhalt while asking her beloved Ave-san another question about it. "You are sadly correct, Einhalt. That is precisely why Break The World almost has it destroyed…" once again answered Ave before briefly glancing at Gundam Exia "Flügel" Repair IV's specs that his high-speed Storage Device, Grimoire displayed in front of him. "Sadly, they decided to blame and attack us by creating Coalition of Old Governments under Chimera Corps' manipulation. It also when they began their lengthy campaign of terror across several other newborn eternal realities before almost completely wiped out during Purge of Blood itself…" muttered Einhalt while expressing her disappointment as well, simultaneously.

"Most of their mechanized combat units were either first or second generation senjutsuki such as J-8, J-10 and J-11, as well as old mobile suits from One Year War era. Because of that, second generation GN Drive-powered Gundam unit such as Astraea is more than powerful enough to fight and defeat them during Purge of Blood, Einhalt…" added Ave in his respond towards Einhalt's statement just now. "Wouldn't it be easier for you to fight them using Exia? Especially with its Seven Swords, I'm sure that none of their mechanized combat units would stand a chance, Ave-san…" replied Einhalt before asking her beloved Ave-san on why he was piloting the second generation Gundam Astraea instead of the more advanced third generation Gundam Exia during Purge of Blood itself. "Since Time-Space Administrative Bureau's participation could be considered a breach from its current non-intervention policy towards any of its non-administrated worlds, I was prohibited from using Exia in this particular conflict, Einhalt. Although, there was a grey area due to Special Duty Section 6's status as an autonomous expeditionary force that would allow me pilots Astraea fortunately…" explained Ave, as he also grinned towards his beloved younger Shutra Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos at the same time.

"Is that because Astraea is personally belongs to you instead of Special Duty Section 6, Ave-san?" curiously asked Einhalt while simultaneously staring towards her beloved Ave-san as well, in return. "I believe that would be the case, Einhalt. Since Astraea has technically been my own personal Gundam unit and I am allowed to pilot it at any given time without Bureau's permission…" calmly answered Ave, as he explained the reason that prohibited him to pilot Gundam Exia during Purge of Blood.

"Vivio-san told me that you also arm Astraea with Proto GN Long and Short Blades during Purge of Blood, Ave-san. That is probably why some people from the old world still mistook it with Exia…" responded Einhalt before mentioning several questionable reporting from the old world's mainstream medias that label second generation Gundam Astraea as third generation Gundam Exia with an undoubtedly wicked intention to discredit ZEUTH, in which Time-Space Administrative Bureau has been an ally with ever since the First Defensive War broke. Ave in meantime was only letting a small sigh out, as he decided to reply back at his beloved younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt Stratos afterwards.

"Well, when armed with Proto GN Sword, Proto GN Long Blade and Proto GN Short Blade, Astraea undoubtedly looks similar to Exia. Because of that, mainstream media in which originated from the old world would mistook them as a single unit. Again, these media reporting are usually done merely for the sake of fear mongering or petty virtue signalling after all…" once again explained Ave in his reply towards Einhalt's respond just now. "I wonder if things are actually that bad, Ave-san. I mean the old world's mainstream medias as well as its politicians…" muttered Einhalt, as she also wondered on whether the old world's social and geopolitical situation were actually that bad after all. It also when she started to remember her beloved younger Sankt Kaiser-girlfriend, Vivio's story about multiple atrocities that Coalition of Old Governments, as well as some majority of the old world's inhabitants have committed in the name of peace, justice, equality and righteousness.

"It actually was very bad, Einhalt. Especially when they started accusing other newborn worlds for Break The World…" responded Ave before letting another small sigh out as well, in return. "R-really? I thought Break The World was happen to be a natural catastrophic disaster instead of something manmade…" added Einhalt while mentioning on how the interdimensional catastrophic disaster, Break The World has supposedly been a natural occurrence. "Unfortunately most of the old world's inhabitants never believe it to be a natural catastrophic disaster, Einhalt. Since blaming other newborn worlds for it would certainly a lot more convenient after all…" once again responded Ave, as he explained the very reason that made him somehow feel disappointed towards most of his old world's inhabitants back then.

Einhalt was about to argue when Vivio contacted her using a compact regular communication terminal that she carried all the time. "Hi, Einhalt-san! Commander Yagami, Signum-san and I have just completed our training session. So, you perhaps are ready to spar with me now?" greeted Vivio before inviting her beloved Shutra's Hegemon-girlfriend, Einhalt Stratos for combat sparring. "Certainly, Vivio-san. Since I currently am in PX together with Ave-san…" affirmatively replied Einhalt while smiling towards her beloved younger Sankt Kaiser-girlfriend, Vivio Takamachi as well, in return. "Eh! Are you dating Ave-nii at the moment, Einhalt-san?" asked Vivio with surprised look shown on her face, as she started to also grinning towards Einhalt afterwards. Einhalt in the meantime was only blushing in embarrassment and gave her beloved Sankt Kaiser-girlfriend, Vivio an affirmative nod as well, simultaneously.

"You are surely love to tease her aren't you, Vivio. Again, I don't mind that since bashful Einhalt is undoubtedly cute after all…" added Ave approvingly before he decided to tease the embarrassed younger Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion of his, Einhalt Stratos as well. "A, ha, ha, ha! That sounds very mean to me, Ave-nii! Don't you think that we should give Einhalt-san a rest?" replied Vivio, as she was also letting a playful small laugh out in return. "I probably should have done that, Vivio. Since we are not actually dating at the moment, both Einhalt and I…" suggested Ave while smiling towards his beloved imōto-like adoptive niece, Vivio in return. Einhalt in the meantime was hoping that Vivio would listen at her beloved Ave-san's suggestion, as she quietly waited for the aforementioned younger Sankt Kaiser-girl's respond at the same time. It was when Vivio let a small chuckle out before responding back at her beloved Ave-nii's suggestion just now.

"I know that, Ave-nii. It only is fun to tease Einhalt-san about that…" playfully responded Vivio while grinning towards Ave and Einhalt as well, in return. "Uhm, did you win against commander Yagami and first lieutenant Signum by the way, Vivio-san?" asked Einhalt, as she successfully changed the subject of their conversation. "Ugh, they manage to beat me after a long struggle, Einhalt-san. Since a combination of those two are undoubtedly lethal after all…" answered Vivio before acknowledging an incredibly good teamwork between Hayate and her faithful Knight of the Sword, Signum as well, simultaneously. "I actually have already expected that, Vivio-san. Because of that, we should probably also train ourselves against multiple different AI-controlled opponents after our morning spar. Would it be okay with you?" politely suggested Einhalt while replying back at Vivio's answer just now.

Of course, Einhalt-san! We can also ask Ave-nii to participate as well!" cheerfully responded Vivio, as her expression almost instantly beamed in enthusiasm. "Sadly, I already have another appointment with Nanoha-san and Vita-san this afternoon. So, I won't be able to join you this time around, Vivio. Sorry…" apologized Ave before politely declining Vivio's invitation in return. "Ah! That is okay, Ave-nii. Since you can always join us next time…" reassured Vivio while smiling towards her beloved Ave-nii as well, simultaneously. Shortly after Vivio finished her reply towards Ave's apology, Einhalt decided to bid her beloved Ave-san a farewell and leave him alone at Special Duty Section 6's temporary PX. It was when Ave continued to study his newly acquired Exia Flügel's combat specs while reminiscing about the past, in particular during the short yet violent conflict known as Purge of Blood.

Ave remembered that he was piloting the second generation CW-GNY-001A/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Astraea in which armed with multiple optional weapons to single-handedly fight waves after waves of first and second generation TSFs in which Coalition of Old Governments have been deployed. Due to the classified nature of Time-Space Administrative Bureau's involvement in the old world's geopolitical and social affair, Avalanche Astraea has been repainted in new metallic light and dark grey colour scheme and also equipped with a removable opaqued sensor mask that enhanced its sensor radius as well as prevent others from recognising it as a Gundam. Nevertheless, many of the old world's mainstream media outlets still recognise Avalanche Astraea as a GN Drive-powered Gundam unit albeit mistook it as the third generation CW-GN-001/hs-A01D Gundam Avalanche Exia.

Using Avalanche Astraea, Ave fought against Coalition of Old Governments' first and second generation TSFs such as J-8, J-10 and J-11 in order to protect the third newborn world's United States of Japan from its invading forces. Together with his beloved adoptive older sister, captain Nanoha Takamachi and Hayate's Knight of the Iron Hammer, first lieutenant Vita, Ave successfully repel Coalition of Old Governments' invading forces while in the process rescued their friends, Akane Suzumiya and Miku Kohinata in the process. It was forty-eight hours after Ave, Nanoha and Vita successfully repel Coalition of Old Governments' invading forces that ZEUTH together with the newly established Earth Spheres United Nations or ESUN began to mount a counteroffensive against it. Ave also remembered that both Akane Suzumiya and Miku Kohinata also participated in this counteroffensive operation as part of ESUN's Special Taskforce A-01

In this counteroffensive operation, Akane Suzumiya received the third generation TSF, Type-94-1C Shiranui Type-1C, an upgraded version of Japanese first domestic-production TSF, the third generation Type-94 Shiranui that she has been piloted in the past. Miku Kohinata in the meantime became Symphogear's attuned or harmoniser for the last remaining Relic in which ESUN's Special Disaster Response Team unearthed during the First Defensive War, Shénshòujìng and helped her fellow other harmonisers, Hibiki Tachibana, Tsubasa Kazanari and Chris Yukine defeat one of Coalition of Old Governments' sponsors, Son Ganlong the corrupted Baral's leader. This time around, together with her beloved older girlfriend, commander Hayate Yagami and Reinforce Zwei, Ave fought against another Coalition of Old Governments' sponsors, the once peacekeeping organization that has been completely corrupted in the recent times, Gjallarhorn and its mysterious ace pilot, Vidar.

Unlike other Gjallarhorn's pilots that Ave previously fought across multiple different newborn eternal realities out there, Vidar has undoubtedly been the most dangerous one. Using his GN Drive-powered second generation Gundam Avalanche Astraea, Ave fought Vidar in his mysterious Post Disaster Era's ASW-G-XX Gundam Vidar in stalemate while simultaneously providing Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and his other allies an opportunity to destroy Coalition of Old Governments' remaining combat capable forces once and for all. Ave also remembered very well on how Coalition of Old Governments would later desperately tried to burn the old world's surfaces down with tons of stockpile nuclear ballistic missiles reserve when their defeat has became more and more apparent. It was an abhorrent tactic that befits pathetic losers, as Ave's blood often started to boil when remembering that. Thankfully, ZEUTH and Special Duty Section 6's combined effort manage to somehow avert this entire tragedy using Cosmic Era's Neutron Jammer (N-Jammer) devices that forcibly shut Coalition of Old Governments' nuclear ballistic missiles down completely.

Despite ZEUTH and Special Duty Section 6's combined best effort however, some damages due to Coalition of Old Governments' indiscriminate actions still took place across the old world's surface, as its surviving inhabitants would forever remember them in their scarred hearts. Because of that, Purge of Blood would forever be known as an incident that completely destroy the old world's obsolete order and sadly might have also failed to establish a new one. For the time being, Time-Space Administrative Bureau has requested two private military contractors or security companies, Serpent Tail and Tekkadan to be part of the old world's peacekeeping forces while it slowly established its new government. Yet, as far as Ave remembered personally, the progress has been a slow one. Especially with most of its inhabitants still long for those glorious olden days that has long gone to return, no significant progress could have been made in this aforementioned old world of his unfortunately.

Both Akane Suzumiya and Miku Kohinata have been in particular expressing their concern over the entire situation unfolding after they experienced this aforementioned short yet deadly conflict first hand. Akane in which also happen to be an Eishi for United States of Japan has particularly noted over the tremendous negative impact that the old world's inhabitants experienced during this short yet stressful and deadly time in their life. Unlike the deadlier yet more straightforward BETA Wars however, Purge of Blood was a conflict that has been marred with political manoeuvring from every single involved parties, as Akane pointed out on how some factions within the newly established ESUN in which originated from her own old world have been using this incident as a pretext to help rebuild Ave's old world by trying to colonize it.

Ave remembered on how his old world would later on reborn as an "Integral World" in which also became a forefront struggle in its inhabitants to defeat BETA once and for all. Certainly, it was an ambitious motive that would also help his old world to recover by accelerating its technology advancement for more than three decades ahead of its time together with massive political and economy reform. Yet, Ave never actually a big fan of accelerating his old world's advancement, as he remembered very well on how such unnatural process was one of the driving factors that made Purge of Blood happen in the first place. Again, unlike his beloved older girlfriend, Hayate, Ave never wish to get involved in post-Break The World's politics. Since he always steadfastly believes that performing his duty as both another Time Diver's candidate and Special Duty Section 6's only Gundam Meister would always be the best choice for him to protect this post-Break The World's countless multiple multiverse after all.

"Are you spacing out again, Ave-kun?" playfully asked Nanoha, as her gentle voice has undeniably startle Ave from reminiscing the past event that led to Purge of Blood itself. "N-Nanoha-san?" responded Ave while wondering on how his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha manage to approach him unnoticed. "Did I startle you? You should never let your guard down Ave-kun…" teased Nanoha before smiling towards her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave in return. "I'm sorry, Nanoha-san. It only is that my mind sometimes drifted away when reminiscing of past events…" apologized Ave in his reply towards Nanoha's teasing just now.

"Apology is accepted. Although, you should try to be a lot more aware of your surrounding next time, Ave-kun…" responded Nanoha, as she also reminded Ave to be a lot more perceptive and aware of his surrounding in the future. "I will keep that in mind, Nanoha-san. By the way, where is Vita-san?" affirmatively replied Ave before asking his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha about a certain petite Knight of the Iron Hammer, Vita that should accompany her. "Vita-chan is currently with Shari to talk about multiple issues that she encounter over Graf Eisen's new upgrade. At the same time, she also interested to learn more about your recent combat exploit using Exia Flügel, Ave-kun…" responded Nanoha while playfully smiling towards her beloved adoptive younger brother, Ave simultaneously.

"Eh? Why Vita-san suddenly interested about it, Nanoha-san?" curiously asked Ave, as he was surprised to hear that Vita has also happen to be interested in Exia Flügel's combat data from his last mission two days ago. "Perhaps, she hopes to learn more about your improvement so far, Ave-kun. Since, Vita-chan is undoubtedly often worry about you, as much as how Fate-chan, Hayate-chan and I also often worried about your wellbeing…" answered Nanoha while letting her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave know that she together with her fiancé, Fate and best friend, Hayate also often worried about him. "R-really? I never actually expecting that…" responded Ave before he also starting to wonder about the reason behind his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha's statement just now.

"Sometimes, you always have such troubled and difficult expression when thinking about things, Ave-kun. It made us worried when we saw you stressing out like just now…" replied Nanoha while referring to the somehow serious and troubled expression that he made when reminiscing of his past old life not so long ago. "I'm sorry…" meekly apologized Ave, as he in reality wished not to worry his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha. "Perhaps, you wish to share it with me? Since, I might be able to help you with an advice or two, Ave-kun…" once again replied Nanoha before offering herself to listen at her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave's trouble as well, in return. Ave in the meantime was only smiling back at Nanoha, as he decided to tell her everything that sometimes has troubled him.

"Every now and then, I remembered the past old life of mine prior to Break The World. Even though I've tried to completely forget about them, one seems incapable of leave his or her past behind. Because of that, I often wonder if it truly possible for me to just embrace this newfound life and destiny while pretending that none of my past has ever happened in the first place?" narrated Ave while staring at his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha, in which listening at him tentatively. "It actually is an important thing to always remember about our past life prior to Break The World, Ave-kun. Since by doing so, we would have clarity over our purpose and goal in this new eternal reality that Break The World have created…" replied Nanoha, as she also smiled at her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave simultaneously.

"Uhm, what do you mean by that?" asked Ave while staring back at his beloved adoptive older sister, Nanoha. "Your past is something that shape you in both present and future, Ave-kun. It also is a cornerstone that motivates you to reach your goal. Because of that, you should always remember them and at the same time doing your very best for each of every day…" explained Nanoha before gently smiling at her beloved adopted younger brother, Ave as well, in return. It was when Ave affirmatively nodded back and thanked Nanoha for listening at his problem just now. "Thanks for listening to my problem, Nanoha-san. It surely is lift a lot of weight from my shoulders…" thanked Ave while smiling towards Nanoha as well, in return.

"You're welcome, Ave-kun. Now, shall we visit Vita-chan? I'm sure that she has currently been waiting for us…" replied Nanoha, as she suggested that they should leave to visit Vita. Ave in return was only affirmatively nodding back at his beloved adopted older sister and simultaneously smiled at her. Together with Nanoha, Ave left the said Special Duty Section 6's temporary PX to meet with Vita. It was also when Ave once again decided to quietly reassured himself that he might have just overly think about his own past old life. Sometimes such worry has proven detrimental and impaired his ability to think for any positive outlook beyond the present and towards any distant future. Because of that, Nanoha, Fate, Hayate and the rest of his new family together with friends, allies and comrade in arms often worried about him. Since the past old life that supposedly acted as a foundation and cornerstone for his very own existence has instead became a shackle that prevented him from moving forward.

Thankfully, his new family, friends, allies and comrade in arms always reminded him to look beyond such past memories that would remain unchanged and never return. Instead, they always encouraged him to look, as well as cherish the present and future that would await them at the other side of this particular cornerstone known as Break The World. It was when Ave decided to listen at Nanoha's advice by using his past old life as a cornerstone that would lead him towards any possible future in which could only occurred after Break The World took place. Since again, only by doing so that he could protect his cherished new family, friends, allies and comrade in arms together with these countless newborn eternal realities in which Break The World has created without fail.


ED Theme Song: Iris (Performed By: Aoi Eir)


"I wonder if Fūka and Rinne are doing fine without us. What do you think of it, Tea?" asked Subaru while simultaneously expressing her concern over their new friends, Fūka Reventón and Rinne Berlinetta. "I'm sure they are doing just fine, Subaru. Fūka is Einhalt's talented protégé and Rinne is our current U15 Striker Championship's champion, in which also passed Bureau's examination for becoming contract mage. So, I do believe that you might just overly worry about them, Subaru…" calmly answered Teana before smiling back at her beloved best friend and lover, Subaru Nakajima as well, in return. "A, ha, ha, ha. I do think so as well, Tea. Still, I couldn't help myself to sometimes worry of their safety. Especially knowing that they need to protect our third newborn world and Midchilda alone for a short while…" sheepishly admitted Subaru, as she decided to explain the reason that has made her worry over Fūka and Rinne's safety afterwards. Teana in the meantime was only letting a small chuckle out before once again reassuring Subaru that both Fūka and Rinne will definitely be fine.

"They will be okay, Subaru. Also, I'm sure Thoma, Lily and Isis together with our other new allies would help them protect third newborn world together with Midchilda…" once again reassured Teana calmly, as Subaru only meekly nodded at her. "I almost totally forget about Thoma, Lily and Isis. Since we haven't see each other for quite some time…" replied Subaru while grinning towards her beloved best friend and lover, Teana Lanster in return. "Well, Time-Space Administrative Bureau have assign them in several missions away from us, Subaru. Because of that, it wasn't surprising for us to have not seen them for quite a while…" added Teana before reminding Subaru on how Thoma, Lily and Isis were mostly stationed on the third newborn world's Academy City while Fūka and Rinne at Bureau's temporary outpost in which local Bracer Guild has helped operated. It also due to their assignment, both Fūka and Rinne were often befriended with new people that helped them with their current missions.

"Now that you mention it, I also realize that none of us have seen our new friends from any Zemuria's Bracer Guilds since the end of Frozen Teardrop Incident. I wonder if they are doing fine after Amita-san and Kyrie-san once again readjusting our newborn eternal reality's timeline, Tea…" replied Subaru while mentioning on whether things might have changed after Frozen Teardrop Incident. "I'm sure that they are also doing just fine, Subaru. Especially Estelle-san, Joshua-san and Renne, as they are the one that help us defeat Chimera Corps during First Defensive War after all…" responded Teana, as she also mentioned some of their friends, Estelle Bright, Joshua "Astray" Bright and Renne in which has also been adopted into their family at the end of the First Defensive War.

"Ah! I remember the time when they together with Ave-san decided to infiltrate Chimera Corps' stronghold in Ciudades del Cielo. Since it also one of the rare occasion when he pilots Astraea rather than Exia, I believe…" added Subaru before mentioning the time when Ave pilots his second generation Gundam Astraea in "Full Weapon" configuration and infiltrate Chimera Corps' stronghold in Ciudades del Cielo, in which also happen to be the third newborn world's Polish capital, Warsaw. "Technical Division 4 together with Isara-san and Tita-san's help were repairing, as well as upgrading Ave's severely damaged Exia when he participated in this infiltration mission, Subaru. Because of that, Avalanche Exia hasn't been completed and ready when the said mission took place and Ave decided to pilot Astraea instead…" calmly responded Teana while simultaneously explaining the reason that made Ave pilots the second generation Gundam Astraea in "Full Weapon" configuration rather than the more powerful third generation Gundam Exia during that aforementioned infiltration mission.

"Other than Estelle-san, Joshua-san and Renne-san, I believe Nanoha-san also participated in this mission, Tea. It also after they completed this mission that Ave-san and Nanoha-san continue on with infiltrating another Chimera Corps' facility in Finland if I remember correctly…" added Subaru, as she replied at Teana's respond just now. "You are correct, Subaru. Shortly after the said infiltration, Ave and Nanoha-san also participated in another mission with Fūka and Rinne's help this time around. It was also in this mission that they successfully rescue Lapis while in the process destroy Chimera Corps' facility in Finland…" acknowledged Teana before smiling towards her beloved best friend, Subaru in return. "Really? I never heard about Fūka and Rinne's participation in this mission before…" replied Subaru, as Teana's revelation just now has definitely surprised her.

"Since both Fūka and Rinne were civilian collaborators back then, none of their action has been officially recorded in ZEUTH's mission log. Nonetheless, it has helped Fūka and Rinne with Bureau's evaluation that they participate shortly afterwards…" explained Teana before she continue to type her investigation report with Cross Mirage's assistance. "So, that is the reason why they could receive their contract mage license quicker than Vivio and Einhalt. Still, it seems that they would have done just fine and I should trust them more, Tea…" sheepishly replied Subaru while grinning towards Teana as well, in return. "They will be fine, Subaru. Since I'm more concerned of what might happen to us next if we don't defeat our enemies at anytime soon…" responded Teana, as she mentioned that their situation should actually been more concerning after all.

"Uhm, what do you mean by that?" asked Subaru while tilting her head as well, at the same time. "From our previous investigation, Ave and Einhalt have found that Longinus Dreizehn Orden's plan would inadvertently destroy most of if not the entire countless newborn multiple multiverses out there, including our third newborn world. Because of that, it would be imperative for us to prevent such catastrophe from happening Subaru…" answered Teana, as she stared at her beloved best friend, Subaru with serious expression this time around. "That is very bad. Have you let commander Yagami know about it, Tea?" responded Subaru by asking her best friend, Teana another question. "Ave, Einhalt and I submitted our preliminary report yesterday. That is probably the reason behind commander Yagami's decision to postpone our morning briefing until this evening, Subaru…" once again answered Teana before letting a small sigh out as well, in return.

"I wonder if Leonhard-san and Beatrice-san would be joining us this evening. Since they might be able to provide us with more information, I believe…" replied Subaru while wondering if former Longinus Dreizehn Orden's members, Kei "Leonhard August" Sakurai and Beatrice "Valkyrie" Waltrud von Kirscheisen would join them in their briefing this evening. "Miss Leonhard might join us, Subaru. Since she was happen to be our collaborator from the beginning. For miss Kirscheisen's case, unless commander Yagami issued any special clearance for her, she unfortunately would remain under our constant surveillance. So, that would most likely be the case, I believe…" calmly added Teana, as she explained the situation that would affect both Leonhard and Beatrice's participation in today's briefing. Subaru in return decided to give Teana an affirmative nod before she responded back at her explanation just now.

"Did Ave-san and Einhalt say anything about this? I'm sure they would do so, Tea…" responded Subaru with another question. "We have discussed this matter together last night, Subaru. Ave and Einhalt in particular also believe that miss Ion might actually related to this, as well as miss Chise…" answered Teana while mentioning both Ionasal kkll Preciel and Chise Hattori as well, at the same time. "I heard Ion-san is Einhalt-san's acquaintance that she previously has lost contact with. Is that true?" replied Subaru before asking Teana another question as well, in return. "It actually is true, Subaru. Although none of us have yet find more detail about it…" answered Teana, as she decided to continue working on her investigation report afterwards. Subaru in the meantime decided to quietly wait for Teana to finish her investigation report while giving their discussion just now a deep thought.

From her own personal experiences, Subaru knew that Ave and Einhalt were always cautious, as well as thoughtful when expressing their thought. Under both Fate and Teana's tutelage, they learn about the great importance for obtaining accurate information based on actual, as well as trustworthy fact. Because of that, Fate and Teana often asked Ave and Einhalt to assist them with their investigation. Since they knew exactly on how both Ave and his young Shutra's Hegemon-girl companion, Einhalt would always manage to obtain accurate information that also proven crucial for them. It was when Subaru remembered the time when two of her older sisters, Ginga and Cinque were investigating Book of Shadow-related supernatural case with Ave and Einhalt's assistance. Ginga and Cinque's investigation would later led them to a small southeast European-styled town of Liz Shoara, in which heavily afflicted by Book of Shadow's curse.

Ave and Einhalt in the meantime have also infiltrate Liz Shoara in order to assist Ginga and Cinque, as they would later found a hidden truth behind the seemingly beautiful, as well as tranquil lakeside town itself. Posing as transfer students for "Wardsworth", a girl-only prestigious private school, Ginga, Cinque and Einhalt began to investigate this aforementioned Book of Shadow-related case directly from within Liz Shoara itself. Ave on the other hand started his investigation independently from Ginga, Cinque and Einhalt. Since his status as Special Duty Section 6's Gundam Meister has allowed him to move around Liz Shoara freely. It was after they investigate Liz Shoara thoroughly for quite some times, Ginga, Cinque, Ave and Einhalt could started to pinpoint the very curse that afflicting the aforementioned beautiful, as well as tranquil lakeside town itself.

Subaru remembered very well on how Ave and Einhalt's great attention on detail together with an ability to think the unthinkable has greatly helped them in this particular investigation. Ginga and Cinque has personally told her a story on how Ave and Einhalt helped them greatly in this investigation. Because of that, they could finally defeat Book of Shadow's fragments and lifted its curse from afflicting Liz Shoara further. Cinque even mentioned on how Ave and his second generation Gundam Astraea was happen to be the one that deal a finishing blow toward these aforementioned Book of Shadow's fragments before completely eradicate them in the process. It was from that particular story alone, Subaru once again remembered on how cautious, thoughtful, as well as dependable both Ave and Einhalt were. Since they manage also to help most of Wardsworth and Liz Shoara's denizens from any possible tragic end that should actually proven unavoidable after all.

Perhaps, it was due to Ave and Einhalt's exploit when they assist Ginga and Cinque's investigation that Teana decided to include those two in her own team. At the same time, it was most likely due to Ave and Einhalt's own skill, as well as knowledge that Teana has been confident enough to submit her (their) preliminary investigation report yesterday. Remembering that fact alone also gave Subaru a somewhat sense of assurance that Teana together with Ave and Einhalt would definitely more than capable to solve this dying world's mysteries, find an effective method to defeat Longinus Dreizehn Orden, as well as a proper way back home afterwards. Since only by accomplishing those three aforementioned steps above that Subaru, as well as everyone else could hope to protect those in which they love and cherish dearly.

"It should be good for now. Shall we go and grab some lunch together, Subaru?" asked Teana after she decided to temporarily stop working on her report and take a small lunch break. "Eh? T-that would be nice, Tea. Ah! I really am starving…" cheerfully answered Subaru, as she was startle when Teana asked her a question just now. In return, Teana was only smiling back at Subaru before she decided to take a short break from working on her investigation report. It was when the two of them decided to leave and grab some lunch together while continuing their casual discussion at the same time. Teana personally expressed her confidence on how things would certainly work out to be fine. Subaru on the other hand was still slightly concerned on how things would progress and whether they could defeat Longinus Dreizehn Orden in the end. Especially after their recent encounter with some of Longinus Dreizehn Orden's members has made Hayate, Reinforce Zwei and Einhalt injured in the process.

Because of that, Teana decided to reassure her, as they shouldn't actually be worrying about anything that has yet occurred. Teana also reassured Subaru that Hayate, as well as everyone else knew exactly on how dangerous Longinus Dreizehn Orden was from their recent encounter with them. Most if not the entire Longinus Dreizehn Orden's members were either candidates of Hegemony "Hadō" God or Transcendence "Gudō" God in which more than capable of rewriting histories, timelines and existences in similar manner to the aforementioned Guardian of Destiny, Amitie Florian, as well as her younger sister, the Manipulator of Time, Kyrie Florian. Despite knowing the actual danger in which these Longinus Dreizehn Orden's members have possessed, Teana decided to still keep on reassuring Subaru that everything will definitely be fine. Since both Hegemony "Hadō" and Transcendence "Gudō" Gods were never ultimately invincible, as an armament with "Divine Oscillation Effect" similar to Schneewalzer-type divine spears such as Snowdrift Wolf or "Sekkarō" were capable of killing them.

It also from the aforementioned fact above, Teana has theorized that Hayate's Tome of the Night Sky and Sankt Kaiser's lineage that Vivio inherited would proven crucial on defeating Longinus Dreizehn Orden. Since the aforementioned "Divine Oscillation Effect" that both Tome of the Night Sky and Sankt Kaiser's lineage possessed were certainly equal if not greater than the said Schneewalzer-type divine spears, Snowdrift Wolf or "Sekkarō" and its prototype counterpart, Demon-Purging Twin Spear Type 0, Fangzahn. Based on that finding in which they thoroughly investigate, Teana, Ave and Einhalt wrote their preliminary report in which Hayate has received the day before. In that preliminary report, Teana, Ave and Einhalt outline a method that almost certainly proven effective to defeat Longinus Dreizehn Orden. It was also the exact same method in which Teana decided to share with Subaru in order to reassure her that everything will definitely be fine after all.

"I-I never knew that such thing might work. You certainly have been doing a lot of research on this, Tea…" remarked Subaru, as she also feel surprised for knowing that her close best friend, Teana has already done a lot of research to defeat their enemies. "It still is unproven method, Subaru. Nonetheless, both Ave and Einhalt are certain about its effectiveness against Obsidian Round Table's Einherjar…" reassured Teana while responding back at Subaru's remark just now. "Did commander Yagami say anything about it?" curiously asked Subaru before approaching the entrance of Special Duty Section 6's temporary PX in which built on the nearby abandoned café. "I'm pretty sure that commander Yagami has read our preliminary investigation report, Subaru. Whether she approved it or not is a matter that has yet to be taken into consideration though…" replied Teana, as she also smiled towards her beloved best friend, Subaru in return.

"I think commander Yagami would approve it. Since she trusted you, Ave-san and Einhalt over this challenging investigation after all…" responded Subaru while reassuring Teana that their beloved commander Hayate Yagami would certainly agree with them. "I believe so as well, Subaru. Now, shall we grab our lunch first before continuing our discussion? I also am quite hungry now…" replied Teana, as she suggested Subaru to grab their lunches first. "Sure! What should we have today then?" cheerfully responded Subaru before grinning and gave Teana an affirmative nod as well, in return. "I heard Vivio is helping to prepare and cook today's menu. So, it actually is interesting to find out about what we are getting after all…" replied Teana, as she also playfully smiled at her best friend, Subaru at the same time.

"A, ha, ha, ha. Hopefully she didn't try to mix something unusual in the menu, Tea…" sheepishly added Subaru while grinning at Teana as well, in return. "Well, let's find out about it. I'm sure everything will be fine this time around, hopefully…" once again replied Teana, as she together with Subaru decided to finally enter the said temporary PX afterwards. Unbeknownst to Subaru, Teana and everyone else, these countless multiple multiverses have already underwent another change ever since they arrived in this dying world. Nevertheless, no one seems to actually have been worried about that. Since there would be a day when they could finally reach the said never ending tomorrow, a single true ultimate timeline in which the Guardian of Destiny, Amitie Florian and Manipulator of Time, Kyrie Florian prepared for them. Because of that, Subaru, Teana and everyone else decided to keep on moving forward, as only by doing so that they could truly reach this aforementioned never ending tomorrow without fail in the end.

Once again they made another step to continue their supposedly endless journey together. Since through these countless encounters and separations, realities and fantasies, past, present and future that they could finally find their answer. It was when another new chapter in their journey has started, as Subaru, Teana and everyone else continue to keep on moving towards this never ending tomorrow with great confident, as well as certainty in their hearts this time around.

To Be Continued…