Completion
Data, Flesh, Revelation
The castle walls were bare, the torches provided hardly enough light to see by. Tsukasa and Mimiru moved cautiously inching along the walls.
"How do you know where Morgana is in the castle?" Mimiru whispered
"She's this way I can sense it," Tsukasa answered
Suddenly there was a whir as a creature portal was triggered. A giant demon loomed above them. He let out an earsplitting roar.
"I've never scene a monster with a level this high," Mimiru noted
Mimiru's gamer instinct took over, and she reached for her sword. She dodged as the monster swung its right hand at her. She slashed and left a small scratch on the demon's arm. She jumped to attack and landed a solid hit.
"I'll help," Tsukasa offered.
He used a spell to raise Mimiru's health to optimum level .Then he hit the creature with an attack spell. The creature roared again angrily and swung its arms down.
"Tsukasa!" Mimiru screamed
She pushed him out of the way, but was not fast enough to avoid his claws. They slashed her arm.
"Mimiru!" Tsukasa exclaimed
"I'm fine. Stay back," she commanded
She gave the monster another slash, and it faded away. Mimiru then fell. Tsukasa immediately ran to her side and checked her. She opened her eyes and stood back up.
"C'mon we have to make it to the throne room," Mimiru said
"But you're hurt," He argued
"This? I'm fine. I've suffered worse damage,"
Tsukasa looked down still unsure of what to do next
"Tsukasa, I can't just leave Aura and the world like this," Mimiru said
Knowing she was right, Tsukasa pressed on down the hall. Soon they reached a doorway. Beyond the doorway shined a dark light. Both teens ventured into the room. Morgana sat on a throne draped in black velvet. In front of her floated the Cypher sphere.
"Welcome, children,"
"Where's Aura?" demanded Tsukasa.
"Over there," she gestured behind them.
Aura was chained to the wall and struggling to break free.
"Why are you doing this?" Mimiru asked heatedly
"Isn't it obvious? So I can rule the world, and with this cypher sphere I'll soon control your world too,"
"No! I'll never let that happen," Mimiru vowed
She drew her sword, lungedand gasped when it stuck a barrier.
"Your childish toys can't hurt me,"
The black AI fired a beam of energy at Mimiru. She screamed as the beam struck, and she fell. The young heavy blade got up. Her eyes burned with determination.
"I won't let you win," Mimiru announced
Morgana glared.
"Miserable insect!" Morgana shouted
She fired again and this time Mimiru deflected with her sword. Then, sword raised, Mimiru lunged to attack. She took another hit from the energy beam. Mimiru rose to her feet and tried coming at Morgana from the side. Morgana hit her with another energy beam. Then Morgana sensed magic and turned. Tsukasa had freed Aura.
"She's bonded her power to the sphere- if you destroy it, you destroy her," Aura whispered to Tsukasa
Mimiru had taken advantage of the distraction and scored a clean slash on Morgana's arm. Enraged she fired another beam at Mimiru, breaking her sword and knocking her down.
"Mimiru!" Tsukasa called out
He pushed out of the way and was struck with an energy beam.
"What are you doing?" Mimiru asked
"Keeping a promise to someone I love," Tsukasa answered
He saw that Mimiru was no longer conscious. Then a beam of white energy blasted through the air and struck Morgana. Morgan fired back, but Aura dodged. Aura glared coldly at Morgana.
"Now!"
Tsukasa had made it to the sphere. He held the sword ready to strike. He brought it down and halved the ball of data.
"NO!' she howled.
Morgana reeled as her data began to disintegrate. Then Morgana was no more.
Tsukasa returned to Mimiru's side. Aura floated over to her and began chanting. Mimiru glowed. When it all stopped she opened her eyes and stood up.
"Did we win?"
"Yeah!"
Mimiru hugged Tsukasa. Then she blushed as she let go. Tsukasa grinned sheepishly, and Aura smiled at both of them. A portal opened
"Thank you for all you have done," Aura said
"We had to help," Mimiru replied
"C'mon lets go home,"
"Wait, that portal is the gate of destiny. Tsukasa can only go home if he truly belongs in your world. The rules state strictly that data is restricted to this virtual environment. The only way Tsukasa can continue in your world is to become fully human. The gate is the only thing that has the power to do that, but it has to deem you worthy of belonging in the real world. If you do not belong the gate will send you back here,"
"But," Mimiru began to object
Tsukasa silenced her.
"I promised. Don't worry. I'll pass the gate," Tsukasa reassured her
She took his hand. They readied themselves and warped through the portal.
The spring flowers had begun to bloom and the weather was sweet and warm as Mimiru sat on a park bench dressed in a white spring dress. She watched as two little boys chased after a red ball. Then a vanilla ice cream cone appeared before her. She turned and smiled at Tsukasa.
"Thanks,"
"No problem," he answered
She stood and they began walking down a flower path.
"During the battle you said something about keeping a promise to someone you love,"
"Yeah," Tsukasa answered while blushing madly
"Well, I meant to tell you that I love you too," She said
Tsukasa smiled and took her hand. She leaned in close to him, and they continued walking down the path.
"Do you promise to love me forever?" Tsukasa asked playfully
"Yes, I promise to love you forever,"Mimiry answered
Mimiru smiled. She had every intention of keeping that promise.
The End
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