Hi, I'm back with a new chapter! Chapter 32! Now that Aichi and Kai have bonded, what's going to happen to them now?! Maybe we'll find out in this chapter! Let's start!
Normal POV
The others were waiting for Kai in the living room as Misaki checked the time.
" What's that guy doing up there?! It's already 8am and he hasn't told us if Aichi's recovered yet!" Misaki said
" Calm down, Nee-chan. Tell ya what. I'll go to check on Kai, since he should still be sleeping. Just don't be too loud, in case you wake Aichi up." Miwa said
" Alright, you go." Misaki said
" Okay!"
He went up the stairs as he opened the door and grinned widely. Kai was still sleeping with Aichi still in his arms on the bed. He tiptoed over to them as he tapped Kai's shoulder. Kai shifted before opening his eyes to look at Miwa, irritated at Miwa for waking him up.
" What are you doing? Look at what's there below you." Miwa whispered
Kai looked down to see Aichi and he was still hugging him. He immediately let go of him, hiding a slight blush from Miwa as Miwa chuckled.
" His fever seems to have gone down. I'll go down to make breakfast." Kai said
Kai turned to Aichi as he noticed Aichi's uneasy face after he had let him go.
" Let's go." Kai said
" But Kai, he looks so uncomfortable without you beside him! You better stay with him, I'll make an excuse to Nee-chan and the others, so just stay beside him at all times!" Miwa whispered
" But..." Kai whispered
" Just stay beside him, alright?" Miwa whispered
He went over to the door and closed it before Kai could protest. Kai turned to Aichi as he walked over to sit beside him. As if he knew that Kai was there, he grabbed his hand and had a tight grip. Kai reassured him by gripping his hand and Aichi calmed down. The grip loosened as Kai continued to sit beside him until he would wake up.
~ A few hours later~
It was 11 in the morning as Aichi opened his eyes to see Kai.
" Kai-kun?" Aichi ask
Kai helped Aichi up as Aichi looked at him.
" Why is Kai-kun here?" Aichi ask
" We were here since yesterday to take care of you." Kai replied
" T-Thank you very much... I'm sorry to have troubled everyone so much..." Aichi said
" It's alright." Kai said
Both looked at each other for a few moments before Kai finally gave in. He leaned in to Aichi and planted a kiss on his lips as Aichi could only be shocked before giving in and kissing Kai back. This lasted for a minute before they broke the kiss.
" Aichi, I... You see..." Kai said
" Kai-kun?" Aichi wondered
" I... I... I love you, Aichi Sendou. I... Every time I think of something, you always came to my mind... That's why... I really love you!" Kai confessed
" Kai-kun... I... I also love you. I don't know when this feeling came but I really love you too... That's all I know... I also think of you everyday, and sometimes, the others had to keep snapping me out of my daze... I also feel uneasy without you beside me, so... I love you too, Kai-kun!" Aichi confessed
Both couldn't help but hug each other and kiss each other deeply. Kai peeked with his one eye to look at the door as he spotted Ratie over there with a pink cheek and playful look. He immediately broke the connection as he signaled Aichi to Ratie. Aichi's cheeks turned extremely red before he knew it and Ratie was grabbed and dragged inside.
" Ratie-chan! Do not and I say do not tell anyone about what you saw just now! And besides, kids weren't supposed to see that! What were you doing up here?!" Aichi ask
" Don't worry, I won't spill a single thing. I was bored since Gaillard and the others were sleeping." Ratie said
" Then why didn't you play Vanguard with Misaki-san?" Aichi ask
" She's washing the dishes with Kourin... Naoki and Shingo are arguing again... Miwa is sleeping too..." Ratie pouted
" Alright, I'll tell you what, I'm thinking of going down right now to have lunch. Then after that, I'll play Vanguard with you. Does that sound good?" Aichi ask
" Yay! Thank you, Aichi-kun! You're the best!" Ratie cheered
" Let's go." Aichi said
" Yeah!"
Aichi looked over to Kai and smiled at him before leaving with Ratie. Kai stood up a few moments later and went downstairs to see Aichi already fighting against Ratie.
" Attack!" Ratie declared
" No guard."
Aichi noticed Kai approaching him at the corner of his eyes as he looked back to concentrate at the fight. Kai looked over to the window and then noticed a shade of red hair suddenly disappearing.
" That's...!" Kai thought
He came in front of Aichi as Ratie and Aichi wondered what was going on.
" Tokura! Tatsunagi!" Kai called
Misaki and Kourin came as called.
" What's wrong?" Misaki ask
" Wake the others up. We have company." Kai replied
" You mean... Got it!" Kourin said
" Hey! Naoki, Shingo! Help us wake the others up! We've some company here!" Misaki shouted
" Got it!"
Ratie, not understanding the situation, was taken to her room by Kourin.
" Gaillard, Neve, Sera. Ratie's up in her room. Take care of Aichi and go to the room at the corridor with her." Kai said
" What's going on?! Why aren't you telling us anything?!" Gaillard ask
" Never mind! Just hurry! Make sure you lock all windows, close all curtains and doors! Do not and I repeat, do not go out or unlock or open anything no matter what, got it?!" Miwa ask
" Y-Yes..."
The four went up to get Ratie to the room as Kourin made sure they locked it before going down. Meanwhile, outside... Kai's guess was correct. Sheshe and Mimi were up floating and hiding outside the house.
" Sister Sheshe. Why did you look down there?! Now they've kept him in the further part of the house! Even Lanhua, Lady Bat and Alala can't get in there!" Mimi whispered
" I didn't know that guy would have such a sharp sense! Now what are we going to do?!" Sheshe ask
" We'll have to form another plan! But..." Mimi said
She made a ring with her fingers as she looked through the wall and looked at Kai's hand. The mark was glowing on his hand.
" That's the mark of their bond right there at his hand no doubt. It's going to be difficult to get that boy alone and bring him to Void-sama." Mimi whispered
" And I was hoping that he wouldn't bond so quickly... Just our luck... There must be some way to get past them and get the boy without harming him..." Sheshe whispered
" I'll just ask the others. Hello. How's the situation at your side?" Mimi communicated
" They closed and locked their windows and curtains. I can't see what's happening inside." Lady Bat communicated
" Says the person who related to us that scene... That brown haired boy is definitely his mate now. What about Lanhua's side?" Mimi communicated
" Nothing on my side. I can't find a way in. What about Alala?" Lanhua communicated
" I can't find anywhere to go from here." Alala communciated
" Guess we have no choice but to go by the front door, where those friends of his are waiting for us." Sheshe said
" Get ready to charge in. Gather at the front door." Mimi communicated
" Right!"
All five gathered at the front door as Lady Bat kicked it open and Kai and the others were there.
" Where do you think you're goin'?" Naoki ask
" Just get out of our way. We have no business with you." Sheshe said
" And neither does Aichi. Just get out and don't come back!" Miwa said
" That's going to be difficult. We need him to come with us whether he likes it or not." Lady Bat said
" That's if you can get past us!" Kourin said
Meanwhile, Aichi and the others were waiting for them at the room.
" Why can't we hear anything that's happening outside?!" Sera ask
" This room is soundproof. It's for security purposes. We can't hear the outside while they can't hear the inside either. The curtains are black so that nobody can see the inside. The windows are the same as well." Aichi explained
" Then the door?" Gaillard ask
" It's bullet proof and no physical attacks can get through. Even though it looks really normal..." Aichi replied
" Can't we see what's happening outside? I'm worried about Misakin and the others." Ratie said
Aichi bit his bottom lip.
" There's a camera that we can see through... Let's try that." Aichi said
" Try it, please!"
Aichi nodded as he moved to a switch and flicked it as a screen came down. The screen showed Kai and the others and their enemies.
" Those five are the enemies?" Neve ask
" Yes... They're after me... But I'm worried about the others..." Aichi said
" Don't worry, Aichi-san. I'm sure they'll be fine." Gaillard assured
" But... Those five aren't normal people... I'm worried about the others... They can't face them... Not at their level... I'm going to help them." Aichi said
" No! We promised that we won't let you out of this room no matter what! We're going to keep to that promise!" Ratie said
" The enemy will come here sooner or later. I would rather chase them out of here to keep everyone safe. Please, let me go out!" Aichi said
" No! We've said that we would protect you and we'll do exactly that!" Sera said
" But I... I need to help the others..." Aichi said
" You can't, Aichi-san! Please stay here! Don't worry, they will be alright." Gaillard assured again
" Everyone... Kai-kun..." Aichi thought
Meanwhile, Kai and the others were still trying to chase the five out.
" Get out right now! You guys are not allowed in here!" Naoki said
" As if we'll listen to you. We'll deal with this. Let's go, Sister Mimi." Sheshe said
" Yes, Sister Sheshe." Mimi said
Kai and the others braced themselves.
" Stop right there!" A voice shouted
They looked at the staircase to see a purple haired girl.
" Who are you?!" Shingo ask
" Just some help. Get ready, you five." The girl said
~Aurora no Kaze ni Notte song start~
" Asahi ga ureshikute
Omowazu namida ga deru..
Dokoka de miteru ka na?
Onnaji sora dakara tsudzuiteru
Yume wa mada, yume demo
(Let's stay ima anata ga)
Iru basho o shinjite
OORORA no kaze ni notte "my wish" todoiteru?
Mukae ni yuku yo datte zettai aitai yo
Juujisei no shita ima wa Two Life hanaretatte
Kokoro wa hitotsu
Onaji One Wish dakishimete."
~ Aurora no Kaze ni Notte song end~
The five backed away at the new character.
" Wow..." Naoki said
" Hey. Don't tell me you guys are this weak, right?" The girl ask
" What?!"
" I thought that you guys were better than this. You were lucky that I came." The girl said
" Who are you exactly?" Kourin ask
" Really? You can't recognize me? I thought you guys knew better, right, Kourin?" The girl ask
" Wait a minute! The way you talk... You're... Kii?!" Miwa exclaimed
The girl have a silent sign as she turned back to the five.
" Now it's time to decide. You want more suffering? Or get out of here before I take care of you?" The girl said
" Let's retreat for today!" Sheshe said
" Yeah!"
" Remember this!" Mimi said
The five disappeared as the girl led them up the stairs. She opened the door at the corridor to let them see Aichi and the others all asleep after Gaillard and the others calmed Aichi down. She closed the door again as they went down to the living room.
" Jeez! You guys can't even chase them out, how are you going to protect Aichi?!" Kii ask
" But how did you...?!" Naoki ask
" Aichi gave me enough power to do that, well, he gave it to me unconsciously. He wanted to protect you guys, so since I know his heart the best, I could come down to help you guys. With this power, I could easily help with the barrier that he has just created around the house after those five had left." Kii explained
" Is that why he's asleep again?" Miwa ask
" Yeah. But now, you guys know your situation, right? You need to improve on your skills before it's too late." Kii said
" We know. But no matter how much we try, we couldn't muster enough power to even defeat those five." Shingo said
" Don't worry. I was able to do this with the powers that Aichi gave." Kii said
A few crystals appeared in front of them.
" These crystals will help improve your skills. Plus, you can get those final forms straight away but I'm more worried about you guys mastering them... This final form is the ultimate form that is way different than the final form Misaki has right now, but it'll help you to defeat those enemies if you master them properly." Kii explained
" Really?!"
Kii nodded as they cheered.
" Now... For Misaki, it's the Sun crystal. For Naoki, it's the Lightning crystal. For Shingo, it's the Rainy crystal. For Miwa, the Friendship crystal. For Kourin, even though yours hasn't appeared yet, I'm giving you the Sexy crystal. With this, you can get your Kirara and Wings out straight away. And for Kai, I'm leaving the Moon crystal to you." Kii said
A yellow crystal with the mark of the Sun inside went to Misaki. A green crystal with a lightning streak inside it went to Naoki. A light blue crystal with a raindrop inside went to Shingo. A yellow crystal with a light in it went to Miwa. A red crystal with a rose inside of it went to Kourin as her Kirara came out. A grey crystal with a mark of the Moon inside of it went to Kai, his Kirara came out.
" There we go. That should do. Now all you guys need is training for it... But I don't think it's time for that yet. We'll find a time for you guys to train. In the meantime, don't let Aichi know about any of this for now." Kii said
" Okay!"
Just then, there was a knock on the door as Kourin opened it to see Ren standing there.
" Just the guy I'm looking for." Kii said
" Who are you?" Ren ask
" What? You forgot that easily? I'm Kii." Kii said
" So you're Kii?! I'm surprised!" Ren exclaimed
" Listen. I'm going to give the Shiny crystal to you so that you can get the ultimate form of your final form. So use it properly." Kii said
" Cool! Thanks! I came here to let Kai and Aichi-kun play a game with me! But with the others here, it's going to be even more fun!" Ren said
" No thanks. I've learnt my lesson of playing a game with you." Kai said
" Come on! Please! It's going to be so fun!" Ren begged
Kii sensed something and turned back to Kirara form. Aichi and the others came down the stairs while yawning.
" Ren-san...? What are you doing here...?" Aichi ask
" I wanted to play a game with you guys! And... Who are those four behind you?" Ren ask
" Olivier Gaillard..."
" Philippe Neve."
" Ratie Curti...!"
" Raul Sera."
" They moved in here a few days ago." Aichi explained
Ren had a playful grin as he dragged Aichi to sit beside Kai.
" What do you want to play? Let's just get this over with." Kai said
" It's called the biscuit game! You put the end of a biscuit into your mouth, and I mean you, Aichi-kun. The other person, meaning Kai, will have to keep biting the other end of the biscuit until the biscuit is not longer than 2cm! Oh and did I mention that you'll have to move in closer and closer in order to attain that short length?" Ren said
" N-No way..." Aichi said
" Trust me! It'll be fun!" Ren said
" Why the two of us of all people?! Can't you just get Asaka Narumi or Tetsu to play that?!" Kai ask
" Tetsu's too old. Asaka already played that with me." Ren replied
Kai mentally face palmed. He should have known Ren would give such an explanation.
" Okay, fine..." Kai said
From the corner of his eyes, he could see Naoki and Miwa silently chuckling while holding their stomachs. Those two were going to get it big from him when this was over, not to mention, Ren is also included. Ren handed a biscuit to Aichi as he hesitantly accepted it and placed it into his mouth. Kai wanted to make it quick so he moved in and started to bite on the other end as he went closer and closer. Aichi, on the other hand, was having a deep red blush and by accident, bit the biscuit as it fell on his lap. Ren picked it up and measured it while holding in a snicker. 5cm...
" Sorry. You two will have to do it again until you get 2cm or lesser~!" Ren teased
" I'm sorry..." Aichi apologized
Kai could only have his eyebrow twitching as he wanted to smack Ren so much now. He was obviously doing it on purpose. Ren passed another biscuit to Aichi as he placed it into his mouth again. He passed a message to Kai through his eyes, telling him that they should settle it faster as Kai got the message and gave a slight nod. He moved in to Aichi again as the others who were watching would either feel pity for the two or are laughing their heads off silently, like Naoki, Miwa and Ren. Slowly, Aichi and Kai's hearts beat faster as they got closer and closer to each other again. Once again, Aichi bit the piece off again as Ren picked it up and measured it.
" Perfect!" Ren thought
3cm... Aichi could only be dumbfounded while Kai inwardly sighed.
" If you two keep doing this, I'll reduce the length to 1cm! So now, it's settle then! 1cm, it is!" Ren said
" HUH?!"
" If you want to hurry and settle this quick, then be braver!" Ren said
He passed another biscuit as Kai noticed an endless supply in Ren's bag. This was definitely going to take longer than he thought... Gaillard, on the other hand, could only be jealous at the closeness of his idol, Aichi and that guy, Kai. Once again, Aichi placed the biscuit into his mouth as Kai moved in closer and closer to him. Every second felt like minutes and minutes felt like hours. Time seemed to slow down as Kai's hasty move made their lips slightly connected with each other. Both were surprised as they released each other. The biscuit dropped as Ren picked it up and measured it. 0.5cm.
" Successful! And I got a little souvenir!" Ren said
" Huh?"
Ren showed them a picture of their lips connecting with each other as Aichi blushed deep red and Kai, he blushed a light pink hue.
" H-Hey, Ren-san! Delete that!" Aichi exclaimed
" When did you take that?!" Kai exclaimed
Ren showed it to Naoki and Miwa.
" Oh! That's a good one! Send it to me!" Miwa said
" Me too!" Naoki said
" Hey!"
" R-Ren-san, no! Don't send it!" Aichi exclaimed
" Give it to me right now!" Kai said
" No way!" Ren teased
Kai ran to chase Ren as Aichi stood there, unable to do anything.
" That's what happens when you involve the guy called Ren Suzugamori!" Miwa laughed
" I'm just hoping that isn't going to be seen by other people other than us..." Aichi thought
He sighed inwardly and sweat dropped as he saw Kai and Ren running around the house. But then a thought occurred to him when he saw them running towards somewhere.
" Don't go there!" Aichi shouted
Their eyes automatically closed as they heard crashing and screams. When they opened their eyes, Aichi ran over to the place where Ren and Kai were at.
" They must've fallen in..." Aichi said
" Fallen in where?" Naoki ask
" This place was supposed to be a trap... If it doesn't recognize the people, it'll trigger the trap and..." Aichi explained
They looked down at an opened floor way as they walked over to it. They looked into the pit as they saw Kai and Ren sprawled on the ground.
" It's almost impossible to get out without the right way to trigger the trap back to its normal self..." Aichi continued
" How do we get it back to normal?" Miwa ask
" I'll go get something. Just wait here." Aichi replied
He went up to his room.
" So... What should we do while waiting?" Miwa ask
" Hey, there's a piano here! So weird..." Ren said
" Then let's listen to some music! Kai's good at this! Try to play it, Kai!" Miwa said
" No."
" Come on! Just once!" Naoki said
" I said no." Kai said
" Just this once!" Ren begged
Kai's eyebrow twitched as he went to the piano with no choice as he started to play a melody, a fast one.
" That's nice." Shingo said
Suddenly, a sound of a violin melody accompanying the piano's melody appeared.
" What the..."
Kai continued to play, knowing who it was. He played the piano, as if passing a message to the violin before the violin made a response to the melody with another. This continues until the trap lifted both of them up. Kai got off as they went away from the trap and the trap moved down before closing up.
" That's the trigger?" Miwa ask
" Yeah. The trap likes nice music, since it is powered by dualium." A voice said
They turned to see Aichi with a violin in his hand.
" Aichi!"
" Honestly, I didn't expect Kai-kun to play the piano in there... I was still getting ready when I heard the melody and started playing along with it." Aichi said
" So it was you." Kai said
" Yeah. Takamina-san and Yuuko-san designed this trap. Although, letting music be the trigger is actually quite..." Aichi said
" I know what you mean..." Misaki said
At that time, the door opened and Yuuko barged in forgetting about Gaillard and the others and announcing something.
" Aichi! You can start again tomorrow!" Yuuko said
Kourin and Misaki were gesturing her to stop while Aichi was sweating a lot when he saw Gaillard and the others behind her.
" That's good... There's the holidays for a few days from school tomorrow too..." Aichi said
" Are you ready for it?!" Yuuko ask
" Y-Yes..."
" What? You don't sound enthusiastic... I thought you were waiting for this day." Yuuko said
" Yuuko!" Takamina shouted
" Oh, Takamina! Sorry I left you behind!" Yuuko shouted
She suddenly spotted Gaillard and the others behind her with question marks on their heads.
" Uh oh..."
" You idiot..." Misaki sighed
" What were you saying, Yuuko-san?" Gaillard ask
" I-It's nothing!" Yuuko replied
" It's suspicious..." Sera said
" I shouldn't have forgotten and spilled it..." Yuuko muttered
" Spilled what?" Ratie ask
" N-Nothing!" Yuuko replied
The four stared at her as they took out their talismans.
" If you're not going to tell us, then fight us. In our prison." Sera said
" Prison?"
" We must have forgotten to tell you. The four of us have talismans that allows us to bring forth various prisons. The loser in the fight suffers Judgement." Gaillard explained
" That sounds scary..." Miwa said
" I-I give in..." Yuuko said
" That easily?!" The others exclaimed
" Yuuko... That's why I tried to remind you on the way home..." Takamina sighed
" Listen. You guys will know everything tomorrow... Anyway, back to serious business." Yuuko said
The others blinked. Yuuko and Takamina explained everything and how shocked the others could be.
" We need to coach the members?!"
" Basically, you need to coach the special members that came in. Remember? Kai and the others only came in as specials and not official original members. So, we have to coach them and turn them into original members before the date of the real audition since the last time they auditioned, it was only the staff as the audience. So Akibastar was surprised when they saw that there were suddenly special members. So we planned another one, with Takamina, me, Tsubasa-san and you, Aichi as the judges." Yuuko explaimed
" Why me?!" Aichi exclaimed
" You're standing at the top charts. Even now, we still have fans voting for you to be one of the judges and your number was the biggest one yet. But you still have to coach one of the special members. Especially a group one. Remember, we have three groups. First, Starlight Idol, we have Kourin, Suiko and Asaka. That's why Kojiharu, Mimori and Kanata are going to help them." Takamina explained
" Hey... Are you sure we should have Kojiharu and Mimori to coach us? We have enough of their, you know." Kourin said
" But isn't yours Sexy?" Misaki ask
" True..." Kourin said
" Next is the PrettyLove Idol. We have Emi-chan, Mai-chan and Rekka-chan. That's why we have Tomomi, Misaki and Sae to coach them. Next, we have the Souryuu Sisters, Jillian and Sharlene. Nagisa and Chieri will handle them. The last team, Passionate Soul, which is Naoki and Shingo, we have Sayaka, Kamui and Mayuyu." Yuuko explained
" No way... Why Sayaka and Mayuyu...? And that kid..." Naoki said
" But Nagisa and Chieri? Will they be alright?" Misaki ask
" They're up for it. Don't worry." Yuuko said
" There's no better coach than them. You two are boys, get a hold of yourself. At least Sayaka's training is way better than Aichi's training." Yuuko whispered the last part
" True..."
" Let's move on to the individuals. Actually, Ren's the big problem here." Takamina said
" What's that supposed to mean?!" Ren pouted
" Like that... That's why we have Yukirin and I to keep him under control and under our coaching so no problem. Miwa... You'll be with me then. Lastly... Kai, you'll be under the coaching of Aichi." Yuuko said
" Huh?!"
" W-Why?!" Aichi exclaimed
" But he's always so tamed and obedient when he's around you. So we figured it was better." Takamina said
" But it makes no sense! And I'm not fit for coaching people!" Aichi said
" It makes perfect sense! Don't fret around and just do it! Kai looks most happy to be under your coaching." Ren said
" Hmph."
" Cold as always." Miwa said
" Besides, you've been doing that for a few days already. I doubt you don't know how to teach people." Misaki said
" But I don't remember how!" Aichi said
" Oh really?" Miwa ask
" Then if you won't coach Kai, then we'll put that picture up on the screens." Naoki said
" That's just blackmail!" Aichi said
" Besides, your strict training with combat can be put to use soon." Ren said
" W-What...?"
" Come on. Just do it already!" Miwa said
" F-Fine..."
" Then it's settled! Let's go for dinner now! I'm hungry!" Yuuko said
" Yeah."
And so, with the confusion of Gaillard and the others, they started to cook for dinner. When they finished, they ate their dinner and cardfight for a few more hours before heading to bed.
~ The next day~
They prepared everything as Gaillard and the others were waiting for them.
" It should be over here." Yuuko said
She went to the same shelf and pushed the book as the passage opened. They moved down to the secret passage way which led to the lake.
" So we have to swim there again?" Naoki ask
" What are you saying? The portal's down there." Takamina said
" Under the water?!"
" Come on! Don't be scared! Let's go! Just make sure to have lots of air before going down." Yuuko said
" Okay..."
They dived into the water as they started swimming down.
(This water is weird...) Naoki tried to say
(What did you say?) Shingo tried to ask
(Aichi. Are we arriving soon?) Yuuko tried to ask, which Aichi understood
" It's down there." Aichi replied
The others blinked and accidentally lost some air from the shock that Aichi could talk, except for Yuuko and Takamina.
" Are you alright?! Don't worry, we're arriving soon!" Aichi assured
He continued to lead them to the portal as they spotted something shining at the bottom. With dualium crystals around the area, they arrived.
" It's over there!" Aichi pointed out
He moved into a portal as the others followed to find themselves in more water. They looked around to see lots of dualium crystals.
" It's okay to breathe inside here now." Yuuko said
The others opened their mouths and gasped as they were shocked to find themselves breathing.
" I'll lead you guys to the lake." Aichi said
" Okay..."
Aichi went as they followed.
" Aichi's able to breathe in water that has dualium. After all, he is the guardian and has the Jewel inside him." Takamina explaines
" Makes sense." Naoki said
" But why couldn't we breathe in the other one?" Shingo ask
" It's complicated. That lake doesn't have the properties that the original healing lake has, so normal people can't breathe in it." Yuuko explained
" I see."
A dark ray suddenly shot pass them and created a black barrier around Aichi.
" Aichi!"
" Everyone!"
Lanhua appeared in front of the barrier.
" That was easy." Lanhua said
" Lanhua!"
" Who?" Yuuko ask
" She's one of the enemies that's after Aichi!" Naoki said
" Release him!" Miwa said
" As if I would." Lanhua said
" Then we'll take him back from you!" Gaillard said
" Wait, Gaillard. Fire don't work in water. We'll handle this." Neve said
" Then I'll go first." Sera said
" Wait, Sera!" Neve shouted
" Millennium Blizzard!"
His cravat brooch sent out a blizzard storm as they found themselves freezing.
" I-If you use ice in water... I-It'll turn cold..." Ratie shivered
" Sorry..."
He stopped the blizzard.
" Then it's my turn. Iron is forged into steel and steel becomes a sword in battle! Go!" Neve said
He used his talisman to call forth various steel and attacked Lanhua.
" It's going to take more than that to beat me." Lanhua said
" But it's enough time to do this! Come, my fairies! Destroy that barrier!" Ratie said
Vines came out and wrapped the barrier. It squeezed it as the barrier broke and Aichi swam back to his friends.
" You alright?" Naoki ask
" Yeah..."
" Just a little more and I could have gotten him already!" Lanhua said
" As if we'll let you have Aichi!" Miwa said
" But your powers are not enough to stop me. You guys couldn't even beat Sheshe and Mimi." Lanhua said
" We're different from before!" Naoki said
" Oh really? Then show it to me!" Lanhua said
" Sorry, but not today! Now go back!" Yuuko said
She threw her Micsaber at her as it hit her.
" Fine! We'll see who wins in the end!" Lanhua said
She disappeared as they continued going to the surface. When they arrived, they got onto the surface to see Tsubasa.
" Welcome back, Aichi." Tsubasa said
" Tsubasa-san!"
" Just to inform you. Be ready for a little fanservice. You don't know how much they missed you ever since you disappeared. Get ready for later. You know what to do?" Tsubasa ask
" I guess... I'm a little nervous..." Aichi said
" Don't be. Go get ready and we'll see you in a few hours. Takamina, Yuuko. Lead him to his room and dry yourselves off as well. As for the others, we need to talk and dry up yourselves." Tsubasa said
" Okay!"
They sat over at a shrine corner as Takamina and Yuuko brought Aichi to his room.
" Now, may I know who you four may be?" Tsubasa ask
" My name is Olivier Gaillard."
" Philippe Neve."
" I'm Ratie Curti!"
" Raul Sera."
" My name is Tsubasa. But why are they here?" Tsubasa ask
" Well, it is a long story. We only came here through commands from Takuto." Gaillard said
" Takuto?! I thought..." Kourin said
" He's fine. He's now resting in Cray, regenerating his body. But other than his command, we are also doing this to show our loyalty to Aichi-kun for what he did for us. He freed us from the Link Joker incident. There's no better way to thank him than doing this." Ratie said
" But what was the command?" Misaki ask
" What we do know is that Aichi-sama has some sort of power lying dormant inside of him. So we have come here to protect him, that's all." Sera said
" Nothing else?" Tsubasa ask
" Well, we do know that that power is dangerous if used in the wrong hands. That's why we are here to take Takuto's place. We are here to take care of Aichi-dono." Neve said
" You're right about that one point. That's why we've been really cautious for his safety and haven't brought him in here until today." Tsubasa explained
" So, what do you guys do here?" Gaillard ask
" Why don't you find out?" Tsubasa ask
" Oh! It's practice time! Gotta go!" Miwa said
The others ran off as Gaillard and the others were still confused.
~ Evening~
Gaillard and the others were standing at the back of the crowd and staring at the stage.
" Don't tell me..." Ratie said
" Too bad this performance is group performance. You would've been able to see his individual shine. But... I think the crowd is enjoying it." Tsubasa said
The stage lit up as there stood the 00 members, Aichi, Misaki and Kamui included.
" AICHI-SAMA! WELCOME BACK!" The crowd cheered
" That's some response..." Sera said
" Everyone! This is a concert for Aichi's return! Look forward to what he's going to be showing in the next few days!" Takamina said
" YES!" The crowd cheered
" We've got lots of events and shows prepared for him, so look forward to it! Starting from tomorrow!" Yuuko said
The crowd cheered wildly as the concert started. Everyone were having fun as the concert soon ended.
" Sorry, everyone! But this marks the end of our concert! Look forward to the next event tomorrow!" Takamina said
The crowd cheered as they went backstage. Tsubasa led them to the backstage. The members were panting as they drank water and dried up their sweat.
" Good work, everyone. Where's Aichi?" Tsubasa ask
" He's changing." Yuuko said
Aichi came out with his casual attire as he noticed Gaillard and the others.
" Hello, everyone. I'm going to meet the others later for dinner celebration. Want to join us?" Aichi ask
" Yes..."
" Great! Let's go! Tsubasa-san, we'll be going now then! See you soon!" Aichi said
They ran out of the room as they celebrated Aichi's return. Aichi also knew that he would be busy in the next few days. But it was going to be worth it now that he started his idol work again.
And that's the end of this chapter! I hope everyone enjoyed it! I also have a funny idea that was taken from a variety show, so look forward to it! Thank you for reading and bye bye!