Tales of The Symphonic Abyss: Dawn of The Second Descendent

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Chapter 15: Yulia Jue Appears! Michael Gains His Semi-State?

?/? – "Michael!"

Michael – "Sheena! Kyoshi!"

The two women stood up and ran over to Michael, who picked them both up and spun in a circle, while still holding Sheena and Kyoshi in the air. He then set them both back down.

Michael – "It's nice to see you two again after so long."

Sheena – "Likewise Michael. Kyoshi and I actually got to know each other a bit before Niko showed up to get us at the manor."

They then saw Legretta and Velvet.

Kyoshi – "And I'm guess these two are Legretta and Velvet."

The air around everyone was tense for a few moments, then Sheena and Kyoshi stuck out their hands.

Sheena/Kyoshi – "Nice to meet you both!"

Legretta/Velvet – "Same here!"

Everyone let out a collective sigh of relief.

Michael – "Could you girls please not do that again?"

Legretta/Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "Sorry…"

Meanwhile, Luke, Tear, and Niko walked over to the guy that was sitting at the table with Sheena and Kyoshi.

Luke – "Hey Marcel. It's been a while since we've last seen you."

Marcel – "Pretty much. The Oasis in the Zao desert, right."

Tear – "That's right."

Legretta couldn't believe the name that had just reached her ears.

Legretta – "Is that really Marcel? But he's been dead for nearly three years now."

She then felt Michael's hand on her shoulder.

Michael – "If you really want to find out if it's him, then just go ask."

Legretta slowly walked over, stopping a few feet away from Niko, Tear, Luke, and Marcel.

Legretta – "Marcel."

Marcel turned to look at Legretta.

Legretta – "Is that really you?"

Marcel then walked over to Legretta and put a hand on her cheek.

Marcel – "You look as beautiful as ever sis."

Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi/Tear/Luke – "Sis?!"

Legretta was trying to fight back the tears, but she finally lost the battle and cried as she hugged Marcel, truly happy to be back with her brother after so long.

Legretta – "I missed you so much!"

Marcel – "Me too sis. Me too."

The others smiled at the scene of sibling reunion in front of them.

Michael – "Feel better Legretta?"

Legretta – "Much better."

She then turned back to her brother.

Legretta – "But where have you been this whole time?"

Marcel – "Well…"

Niko, Marcel, and Michael explained what and where Marcel had been doing since his supposed "death". How he went from a low ranking Oracle Knight, to the captain of the Masi family military. Legretta gave her brother another hug, proud of what he has accomplished in the last three years.

Legretta – "And I have you two to thank for watching over him."

Niko and Michael shared a glance.

Michael – "To be honest Legretta, Niko and I didn't do all the work of having Marcel's back on the battlefield."

Legretta – "Who else is there to thank then?"

Niko – "Four of the people I brought over here from the manor are part of a six-person team including Marcel and myself. If an important mission needs to be done, and Michael isn't around to do it, then it falls to the six of us to get the job done."

Luke – "I think you've just earned my full respect there Niko."

Niko – "Thank you."

Niko then remembered something that Chrome handed to her before she left with everyone else.

Niko – "Before I forget. Here Michael. Grandpa wanted me to hand this to you."

Michael took the letter. Suddenly, a giant smile grew on his face.

Michael – "It's from Sakura!"

Legretta/Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "And just who is Sakura?"

Michael quickly realized what he said and decided to just answer truthfully.

Michael – "Well... She's my cousin."

Everyone else, besides Niko and Marcel, couldn't believe what they were hearing. Michael actually had family BESIDES Lane.

Tear – "And you have a cousin how?"

Michael – "Sakura's family, the Tohsaka's, married into my family long ago. So that makes Sakura and her sister Rin distant cousins of mine."

Michael then went ahead and opened the letter before handing to the others.

Legretta – "Isn't this an invasion of privacy?"

Michael – "I trust you all well enough. Besides, it's only fair that you guys should learn SOMETHING about my extended family after all."

Luke – "Fair enough."

The others then started reading the letter.

Dear Michael,

I'm writing this letter to see how you're doing. I was going to do a video chat, but was afraid that you were too busy to take it, so I thought that a letter was the next best thing. Medusa and I are doing just fine in case you're wondering. The two of us have talked it over with my sister Rin, along with our friends Illya and Shirou, as well as their servants Emiya and Hercules, and have decided to see if you could use your powers to destroy the Holy Grail, thus ending the need for these pointless wars. After much convincing, the four of us agreed that you are the only one strong enough to end this pointless slaughter. Please Michael. You saved me from becoming Jouken's puppet. You and your parents showed me what its like to be with a real family. Now I'm asking you again, please help us end this mindless conflict.

With Love, Your Cousin Sakura Tohsaka.

The others had tears in their eyes upon finishing the letter reading. Michael then took the letter back and gave it a quick once over, before folding it back up and handing it to Niko.

Legretta – "So what are you gonna do?"

Michael – "Simple. Whenever I have a chance, I'm going to help my cousin out."

Kyoshi – "Count the four of us in too then!"

Sheena – "Kyoshi's right. Besides, we do have to make sure that nothing bad happens to you after all."

Michael – "Right. Thanks girls."

He then stopped.

Michael – "Before I forget. Sheena, Velvet, Kyoshi. There's something I wanna ask you three."

Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "What is it?"

Michael – "Look. You three know how much I care about you right?"

Sheena – "Pretty much. But what about Legretta?"

The female trio turned towards Legretta.

Legretta – "Don't worry about me. He already proposed."

Kyoshi – "And?"

Legretta flashed the ring showing that she said yes.

Michael – "That's also why I'm asking."

The girls turned back around to find Michael on one knee holding out three small black boxes, with each one holding an engagement ring in it.

Michael – "Will you three marry me?"

The trio already had their answer.

Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "Yes! We Will Marry You!"

The girls gave Michael a deep kiss and a quick hug before slipping the rings on.

Niko – "You do realize what this means sis?"

Kyoshi – "Yep!"

Luke – "What's Niko talking about?"

Michael – "Despite how long our families have known each other, Kyoshi and I are first ones to marry the families together."

Tear – "You're kidding, right?"

Kyoshi – "Nope!"

Legretta – "Guess this makes Niko somewhat our sister-in-law."

Sheena – "Pretty much. Not that I mind it one bit."

Velvet – "I say that Niko's the perfect idea of a younger sibling. Sure, she's a bit rambunctious, but she's also smart enough to take care of and defend herself."

Kyoshi – "That's why I'm so proud to have her as my little sister. I'm also thankful that she watched over Michael while I was gone."

Legretta – "By the way, why did you leave? Michael and Niko told me that you somehow lost control of your powers."

Kyoshi looked down at the ground.

Sheena – "You don't have to tell us right away. Once you feel up to it, then you can tell us. Okay?"

Kyoshi – "Okay. Thank you."

The three older woman gave Kyoshi a big hug.

Legretta – "The three of us, Michael, and Niko are here for you, no matter what."

Kyoshi – "Thank you girls."

Michael then led the others out to meet everyone else. Along with meeting the rest of Marcel and Niko's team (Which Kyoshi is also a part of), they also got introduced to the rest of Sheena's friends as well.

Luke – "Hey Michael. Don't mind if we try talking to Teodoro anyway?"

Michael – "Go ahead. But don't say I didn't warn you about his stubbornness."

Lloyd, Emil, and Marcel, along with Colette, Marta, and Niko, followed Luke and Tear to see if they could help change Teodoro's mind about St. Binah falling. 5 minutes later, the group of eight came back out, hanging their heads in defeat.

Michael – "Well?"

Luke – "You were right. He wouldn't budge an inch on the matter."

Legretta – "Michael did warn you."

Michael – "Oh come on now. I can't really blame them for trying, now can I?"

Sheena – "He does make a point there."

Michael – "Thank you."

Kyoshi – "So what now?"

Mary – "Easy! Get back to the Outer Lands through Yulia Road, then head for St. Binah to rescue its citizens!"

Sylvia – "I'm with Mary on this one."

While the others were deciding on what to do, Michael walked towards the port area to be alone with his thoughts. His first thoughts were what Artoria and Hilda said to him before they disappeared.

Artoria/Hilda – "See you later…little brother."

Michael – "Just what did they mean by that? I know that Sakura's my cousin. Could they be my long lost sisters? Guess the only way to truly find out is if I see them again."

Michael then saw what he believed to be a tall woman wearing a robe, with the hood of said robe covering her head. Michael calmly approached her.

Michael – "Looking for something miss?"

The woman turned to look at Michael.

? – "Yes. Sorry. I'm looking for a young man named Michael Masi?"

Michael – "That's me. And just what can I do for you…Yulia Jue?"

The woman smiled as she pulled down her hood, revealing that she was, in fact, Yulia Jue herself.

Yulia – "I need your help with something."

-With The Others-

Legretta looked around and noticed that Michael couldn't be found.

Legretta – "Where's Michael?"

Luke – "At the pier. Said that he wanted some time alone to himself before we returned to the Outer Lands."

Sheena – "I hope he's okay."

Kyoshi – "Don't worry. Knowing Michael, it's probably something that he can handle on his own without any problems."

-Back With Michael and Yulia-

Michael – "So what do you need me to do?"

Yulia – "It's my little brother Clyde."

Michael – "You have a brother?"

Yulia – "I know. Shocking, right? Anyway, I think that he's possessed by something."

Michael – "That's not good. So where is he?"

? – "Right Here!"

A tall man around Michael's height stood a few hundred feet away from Michael and Yulia.

? – "Hello dear sister."

Yulia hid behind Michael.

? – "And you must be young Michael. Just hand over my sister to me and-"

Michael – "Can it Rensho! I know it's you in there! Now just give Yulia her brother Clyde back and there won't be any problems!"

Rensho stayed silent for a few seconds, then started laughing.

Rensho – "Oh, that's a good one! Like you're gonna do anything to me!"

Before Rensho could even react, Michael used the palm of his right hand to hit Rensho in the forehead.

Michael – "Soul Renewal!"

Michael hit with such force that it caused Rensho's spirit to leave Clyde's body. Michael then grabbed Clyde and carried him back towards Yulia.

Yulia – "Brother!"

Clyde – "Hey sis."

Spirit Rensho screamed in complete rage due to Michael taking his leverage away from him so easily. He then fired a blast at the trio. Michael went one way, while Yulia and Clyde went the other. Spirit Rensho then fired another blast at the siblings. Yulia got out of the way, but Clyde left knee strangely bucked on him.

Clyde – "My knee!"

Yulia – "Clyde!"

Michael then appeared out of nowhere and shoved Clyde out of the way, taking the hit instead. The explosion sent Michael into a stack of crates, a few of them which fell on him.

-The Rest Of The Party-

The others heard the explosion.

Tear – "What was that?"

Izuku – "It came from the pier! Come on!"

-With Yulia-

Yulia looked out from her hiding spot to see that Clyde was okay, but that Michael was severely hurt.

Yulia – "Michael!"

Yulia rushed over to heal Michael.

Michael – "Yulia… Take your brother and get out of here."

Yulia – "No way! You saved him, so it's only fair that we should try to repay the favor."

Michael then started crying.

Yulia – "You okay?"

Michael – "Sorry… It's just that I may very well have siblings of my own, and yet I'll never see them if I die here."

Yulia's heart was breaking for Michael. Suddenly, she had an idea. She then quickly leaned forward and kissed Michael on the mouth, which caught him off guard.

Michael – "What was that for?"

Yulia – "This."

A bright light suddenly enveloped the two.

Yulia – "I finally accept you Michael."

A beam of light shot into the sky, with everyone being able to see it. The rest of the Party finally turned the corner as the beam of light died down.

Legretta – "Where's Michael?"

Clyde – "Are you guys Michael's friends?"

Luke – "That's right. And you?"

Clyde – "Name's Clyde. I'm Yulia Jue's little brother."

Tear and Legretta were completely floored. In all the books they've read about Yulia, never once did they mention about her having a brother at all.

Clyde – "The two of us can explain about that later. For now though, you all are about to watch something amazing happen."

A small ball of light then floated down to the pier. The ball of light then expanded, and out of it came Michael.

Legretta/Sheena/Velvet/Kyoshi – "Michael!"

Michael fell forward clutching his upper arms. Suddenly, a growl escaped his mouth as his body started shaking. Michael's body was then covered in a unknown white energy. The others then watched as Michael's teeth become fangs, hands become claws, and a dragon's tail shoot out of Michael's lower back near his waist line. The light then disappears to show Michael standing there with his new dragon tail behind him. He then gave a silent glare at Spirit Rensho.

Spirit Rensho – "This is the big change? Nothing I can't-"

Spirit Rensho suddenly froze. However, it was mostly due to what he saw behind Michael. And what he saw was the spirit version of a giant dragon towering behind Michael. Not only that, but he wasn't the only one who could see the spirit dragon, since Kyoshi and Niko could see it too. However, while Spirit Rensho could see it due to being a spirit as well, Kyoshi and Niko could see it due to their Soul Quirks.

Michael – "Now then, my dear Rensho. What say to you helping me learn to control my new powers?"