By the next morning, everyone met up close to the palace. They saw Rex, Pyra, and Mythra watching the sunrise hand in hand. Nia walked towards them. The three of them looked towards her, and Pyra and Rex held a hand for her. She smiled and she took them.
"Rex…isn't all of this incredible?" Nia asked.
"Sure is." Rex said.
"It's hard to believe that not long ago we were fighting for the fate of Alrest against Malos." Pyra said.
"Yeah. It's like we became a family within days." Rex said.
"Thanks for always being there for us no matter what." Mythra said while looking at Rex and holding his hand tighter.
"Of course. I love you, and all of you guys!" Rex yelled while they faced the others, however,
Nia and Pyra looked at him with a bit of disappointment since he still feels that way physically, not emotionally towards them.
"Do you want to tell him, or should we let him figure that out?" Roc asked.
"He should figure that out. Robyn had to learn for himself as well." Lilika said.
"Wh-wh-wh-wh-wh-WHA!?" Rex yelled with confusion.
"Lady Nia was confessing to you romantically. You obviously love her in a strong friendship sort of sense. You love all of your friends dearly…but, who would you wish to spend more time within the long run, Master Rex? Would you wish to date Lady Nia…or lovely Lady Pyra?" Mayonaka asked him.
"Err…" Rex tried to answer as multiple eyes glared at him.
"Lady, Brighid, Lady Mòrag's uniform is ready for pickup." Aegaeon said when he approached the group.
"I see. Everyone, I must be off now. Goodbye." Brighid said before giving a slight curtsy and left.
"Tell His Majesty that we may have an organized cook-off competition, with his permission of course." Mòrag said.
"I will." Brighid said before she left with Aegaeon.
The group sat down to eat breakfast courtesy of Akhos and Robyn later that morning. Brighid eventually returned with Mòrag's new uniform.
"Lady Mòrag, I have returned with your new uniform." Brighid said while handing it to her.
"Oh? Very good!" She said before she takes it and looks at it. "Uh…what is this?" She asked her.
"This is your new uniform, as requested by His Majesty." Brighid answered.
"But…this isn't…" Mòrag was saying while trying to process what she was looking at.
"How about you throw in a pair of heels as well?" Zeke asked.
"How about you go die in a fire?" Mòrag retaliated.
"OOOOHHHH!" Many shouted at him.
"She really burned you there, Zeke." Lilika said while holding a chuckle.
"Shall I douse him just in case?" Jacu asked in a teasing voice.
"STOP IT!" Zeke shouted. Everyone began laughing at him from that humiliation.
"Actually…about that Lady Mòrag." Brighid said while revealing a pair of black boot heels.
"Oh…shit…" Mòrag said while feeling a bit embarrassed herself. She then heard Zeke laugh from behind her, only to take her sword and aimed it right at Zeke's…belt. "Keep laughing and see what happens!" She threatened.
"Oh come off it Mòrag. Get a sense of humor!" Zeke yelled while stepping backwards. "Also, about this competition…who shall be our judges?" Zeke asked.
"Maybe…we could ask some people around?" Rex asked.
"Let's ask Lora if she wants to join us after she gets out." Robyn said.
"Sounds good." Nia said.
"Salutations, everyone!" Lora's voice yelled out.
They turned and they saw Lora up walking and breathing good as new with a big smile on her face. Haze accompanied her close by her side.
"Are you all doing well?" Haze asked them.
"Great! How about you Lora?" Robyn asked.
"I'm doing just fine, Robyn." Lora said with her eyes half-closed and with a bit of a seductive voice.
"Anyway, we're planning a cook-off competition. Wanna join us?" Robyn asked.
"Well…I'm not much of a cook myself. Perhaps Jin could take part?" Lora asked.
"You could be a judge?" Zeke asked her.
"Sure thing…but only if Jin takes part in it." Lora said while facing the Blade.
"Done." Jin said.
"Well then, shall we begin the overdrive?" Mòrag asked.
"Of course. Jin, you'll be back with Lora soon!" Lilika said.
"Even after these short moments together, we're still allies." Jin said.
Lilika began to remember when Jin said something like that back at the World Tree. She then smiled when she realized that his words, in the end, came true.
"Jin, we'll be a team again shortly, just like 500 years ago." Lora said.
"Yes." Jin said while looking back at her.
Mòrag soon enough returned with her new uniform. Her new uniform consists of a long-sleeved double-breasted black coat with two rows of gold buttons and red details included on the shoulder epaulets. Her gloves are white, and she has on a white belt with a gold belt buckle. Her skirt is merged with her uniform. She has on grey leggings with her black heeled boots. She has a fourragère over her right shoulder and an armband around her left bicep. And as a bonus, she is wearing a cape with a red accent on the inside.
"The uniform suits you quite well, Lady Mòrag." Brighid said while they all looked at her.
"Yeah! I agree!" Praxis yelled with a big smile.
"I'll admit, I underestimated the uniform." Mòrag said while examining it a bit more.
"Wow…" Robyn said while in a daze as he looked at the inquisitor.
"Like what you see, my dear?" Mòrag asked while eyeing him.
"Yeah…it's like a combination of the two apparel you wore put into one." Robyn said while also examining her new look.
"So, what comes next?" Floren asked.
"Now for Jin." Mòrag said before pulling out the device. "You three, over here. Jin, take the center here. Lora and Lilika, take the other sides." She explained.
"Okay." Lilika said when the three of them joined her.
They took the device. Just then, the centerpiece began to glow. Jin began to feel his power being shifted to Lora. After a bit, the device shattered.
"Perfect. It's done." Mòrag said.
"Welcome back, Jin." Lora said while holding her Blade.
"On that note, His Majesty gave his approval for the competition. He is also set to participate as a judge." Brighid said.
"Oh? Thank God that makes our job of asking him ourselves easier." Robyn said.
"So what do you say we make preparations for the contest and our ingredients for the chosen recipes?" Akhos asked while adjusting his glasses.
"One thing, though. What you must make is the one thing you specialize in. Go, and good luck!" Lilika said.
After a relatively long and productive 72 hours, they all got what they needed. They also left behind an ad that is announcing the cook-off competition. Azurda, who was very happy to be reacquainted with Lora, helped them get from place to place to get what they needed. He had gotten a well-earned rest afterward.
Once everything was all set and ready to go, there was a crowd in Alba Cavanich near the palace where the contest was about to being. They all saw the crowd, and they were amazed, especially since the crowd was being seen on a couple of monitors nearby.
"Participants…take your positions." Lilika said.
"This is gonna be fun." Adenine said.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I got hosting to do." Zeke said as he left the group.
"You probably are the best person for the role of host, Lord Zeke." Mayonaka said while he was leaving.
"Just don't get ahead of yourself!" Jacu yelled out.
"Oh boy…" Rex said.
Zeke approached a mic and cleared his throat.
"Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of all ages of Alrest! Welcome to our very first Mor Ardain Cook-Off competition! I'm Zeke von Genbu, Bringer of Chaos himself and Tantal's crowned Prince, your host today for this amazing event! So are you ready to meet the competitors!?" He yelled out to everyone, causing them to cheer loud.
"He's gotten ahead of himself…" Robyn whispered.
"I agree with Robyn." Lilika said while pinching the bridge of her nose.
"Alright! So…everyone. We have the ancient ones with us. One is a competitor, and the other is a judge. He doesn't mind being called that, but that's not stopping him today! Here he is everyone, and for the ladies, Robyn von Stargrass, Bringer of Heartwarming Handsomeness!" Zeke yelled while Robyn stepped forward, and many women squealed at his appearance.
"He-hey! Wait…wha…?" Robyn asked while looking at him.
"Next up, we have the Aegis here as well. First up is a woman that brings the heat in more ways than one! Here's Pyra von Aegis, Bringer of Eternal Flames!" Zeke yelled while Pyra stepped forward to the cheering crowd.
Pyra nervously laughed while waving.
"H-hey everyone. I'll do my best." Pyra said while getting more nervous.
"Next up, her sister that brings out the power of light! It's Mythra von Aegis, Bringer of Shining Stars!" Zeke yelled while Mythra stepped forward with a sinister grin.
"Watch out! I'm going to win this thing!" Mythra yelled over the cheering crowd.
'Is he seriously going to do this every time?' Lilika thought to herself.
"Everyone, these next two are turncoats from the Torna crime organization. They went from bad to good. The first one was motivated by love and a major reality check. Introducing, the Flesh Eater, Akhos von Static, Bringer of Electric Mayhem!" Zeke yelled as Akhos appeared.
"I'll show you just how a play writer shows his skills in the kitchen." Akhos said while adjusting his glasses.
"And finally, we have the one who had probably the most dramatic ending of his life. But! Thanks to the Architect himself, God rest his soul, he was made better than ever and on our side! Say hello to the new and approved Jin bon Paragon, Bringer of Absolute Zero!" Zeke yelled while Jin stepped forward.
"…" Jin was silent while looking at the crowd.
"Good luck, Jin!" Lora called for him.
"You can do it!" Haze yelled to him
"Now let's meet the judges! Starting off is the young man/His Majesty that has helped organize and has willingly accepted to be one of the judges today! Say hello to His Royal Majesty, Emperor Niall Ardanach!" Zeke yelled.
"Greetings everyone!" Niall said.
"Next up, it's the other ancient one, but she doesn't like being called that. She has gone from hell and back and she ain't stopping. Introducing Lilika Brown!" Zeke yelled.
"Hi everyone! Finally, a fun challenge that doesn't involve us fighting!" Lilika yelled.
"Next up, she was recently resurrected after 500 years. She was the last Tornan Driver dubbed by its last ruler himself. While the Torna she may have known might've changed, her spirit and heart haven't. Let's give a warm welcome to Lora!" Zeke yelled while Lora joined them.
"Hello everyone! This is gonna be fun!" Lora yelled while waving.
"And thus, I have saved probably the most important judge for last. He is the Driver of the Aegis and the one that helped bring down Malos once and for all with the true power of the Aegis. Here he is, the young man that helped save the world, Rex!" Zeke yelled.
"Alright! Time for some fun!" Rex yelled over the cheering crowd.
"And yours truly will also act as a judge today for this wonderful event! Now everyone, let's get started!" Zeke yelled before the crowd went wild.
"To all participants, I wish you all the best of luck. Do your best!" Lilika yelled.
"On your marks! Get set! COOK!" Zeke shouted, starting the match.
Everyone began cooking/baking on their chosen recipe. They had one hour to make everything. It was pretty much a nail-bitter to the contestants, but their skills were being put to the test. The audience was amazed by what they were making on the monitors.
After an hour finally passed, their dishes were complete and ready to be served.
"Alright, first contestant, Pyra! What did you cook up with today?" Zeke asked her.
"Today, I have made Baked Redfish." She said while placing a serving for each of them in front of them.
"OH! I love fish!" Zeke yelled.
They took a bite out of the meal.
"YUM! This is really delicious!" Rex yelled.
"Mmm! It's very flavorful. Delectable." Lilika said.
"It is a bit too well done for my taste, but it's wonderful nonetheless." Niall said.
"It is wonderful!" Zeke said with a thumbs up.
"Honestly, I have never eaten anything this good before!" Lora said happily.
"Well done, Pyra." Zeke said as their dishes were collected.
After the dishes were collected, Robyn was next in line with his meal.
"Today, I made a family classic. Chicken parmesan with spaghetti and meatballs." Robyn said while his dish is served.
They took a bite out of each food.
"Wow! This isn't something I've seen before, but it was very appealing!" Lora said.
"For a meal that is pretty much ancient knowledge, I learned that its meal is worth looking into and learning about!" Rex said.
"Well…this is very unique! But the taste is amazing! Now this is how you make a great combination." Zeke said.
"It's nice to see a meal that's familiar to me. I've missed this so much!" Lilika said happily.
"If you keep this up, I may have you be hired as our personal chef, Robyn." Niall said.
After Robyn's dish was sampled, Jin arrived with his dish.
"Today, I made my special. Pan-Fried Tartari." Jin said.
"Ooooh!" Zeke said.
"It definitely looks like the meat is melting on top." Niall said while looking closely at it.
"Jin has always been a fantastic cook, but this is by far his best yet." Lora said with sparkles in her eyes.
They took a bite out of it.
"Now THIS is a perfect meat choice for me to have! This might be a new personal favorite." Rex yelled.
"I feel like I'm seeing a lump of boneless meat from home called Salisbury steak. I'm saying it looks really delicious." Lilika said.
"By the way, Pan-Fried Tartari was Addam's favorite food." Lora said with satisfaction in her voice.
"Huh. The more you know." Lilika said while looking at her.
Akhos came next with his dish.
"Alright Akhos, lay it on us!" Zeke said.
"Right. Today, I made you all Master's Curry." Akhos said.
"Whoa! That actually looks really delicious! I want to dig in right now! You never disappoint!" Lilika yelled as she saw the curry.
"We seem to be getting a lot of meat today. No complaints, but nevertheless looks inviting." Niall said.
"Agreed." Rex said.
"Here, here." Zeke said.
They took a bite from the curry.
"Taste even better!" Rex yelled.
"I'd excepted nothing less from Akhos. Even an artist in his cooking!" Lilika yelled while taking another bite.
"The spices really add a real kick of flavor." Lora said.
"It's a little too much for my taste for me but well worth it." Zeke said.
"Agreed." Niall said while taking a swig of a drink to deal with the spice.
And finally, Mythra arrived with a confident smile.
"Alright Mythra, let's see the inevitable." Zeke said as he, Rex, and Lilika had a bad feeling about it.
"Let's see what you've done to kill us." Lilika said while feeling like this was gonna make her sick.
"Watch it! The food I've done to win this is…THIS!" Mythra shouted as she presented probably the last thing they expected. "It's Miracle Parfait!" She yelled.
"Finally, something even you couldn't destroy. I remember parfaits from my time being equally easy to make…even I could do it. It looks really amazing! I love mint!" Lilika yelled as she saw the mint inside the dessert.
"Now this was not what I expected." Zeke said.
"Makes a nice change from all the meat." Niall said while looking at the parfait.
"After all this time of me knowing you Mythra, I honestly didn't expect you to fix this! I'm really surprised!" Lora yelled.
"Well…bottoms up." Rex said.
They took a bite.
"YOWZA! Now, this is a dessert!" Zeke yelled.
"It's refreshingly cool! This is a stiff competition!" Lilika yelled while admiring the taste of mint in her mouth.
"This is wonderful! I haven't had anything like this since I was a child." Niall said while savoring the taste.
"This is so delicious!" Lora yelled.
"Might've just found my favorite dessert!" Rex yelled.
"You can't go wrong with parfait." Lilika said.
After the dishes were taken, Zeke approached the mic.
"Well folks! The time has come for us judges and all of you to tally the votes of the dishes you saw today! You are to only pick one! Once everyone has made their decision, we will announce the winner! Good luck!" Zeke yelled.
With the contestants, most of them were on the edge of their seats as they waited for the results.
"How do you think we should call this?" Lora asked.
"Maybe it's biased, but for me, it's a tie between Akhos and Mythra…even though parfaits are her only good area. Akhos, on the other hand, can make anything." Lilika said while thinking about it.
"I'll admit, I'm a tad nervous." Jin said.
"Hey, we're just here to have fun. Nothing more. Especially since we kinda killed Malos and saved the world once and for all." Robyn said.
"Agreed. But…here's a bit of a good luck kiss." Patroka said before planting her lips onto his cheek for a good few seconds.
"I also have two choices: Jin, and Pyra. Jin was always the cook in our group. Pyra's cooking seems a lot better than Mythra's." Lora said with her own opinion.
"Oh yeah, by the way, Haze. Be ready for many to call you Fan La Norne." Robyn pointed out to Lora's reunited Blade.
"Really?" Haze asked while facing him.
"Why would people call her that?" Lora asked.
"When Amalthus awakened you, he stole half of your core. From that, you forgot even your own name, so he claimed your name was Fan La Norne. That was the name we met you under." Lilika explained.
"But thanks to the Architect, he restored the crystal and even reconstructed Jin's crystal. Damage is already done." Robyn said.
"That's the whole truth of it." Lilika said.
"Wait a minute…I remember Haze telling us something about Amalthus, back when he was a Quaestor. She said that she couldn't imagine being the Blade of a horrid man like Amalthus. I guess…in a way, she did know." Lora said when she thought about it.
"Really? You two must've been real sisters 500 years ago." Robyn said. Lora nodded and Haze just smiled at her.
"Anyway, everyone…who do you all think should win?" Lilika asked.
"I guess we'll find out." Akhos said.
After some time, Zeke arrived at the mic once more.
"We have talked amongst ourselves, and you all cast your votes and made your final decision. The winner will be determined by the judge's final thoughts, and the overall best results from the fan's thoughts on the dishes displayed. Our winner of the competition goes to…" Zeke was saying until he went quiet, and things started to get dramatic.
Pyra had a hand on her chest as nerves kicked in. Mythra felt like she had butterflies in her stomach. Jin had his arms crossed and his eyes closed. Akhos was getting nervous that he began to sweat. Robyn was leaning against a wall with his Blades by him.
"WE HAVE A TIE! Mythra's Miracle Parfait and Robyn's chicken parmesan with spaghetti and meatballs!" Zeke yelled.
The crowd exploded in cheers.
"Congratulations, both of you!" Lilika yelled over the crowd.
"Thanks! Nice job Mythra!" Robyn said it her.
"Tora agrees!" Tora yelled while jumping.
"I knew I'd win it!" Mythra yelled with pride in her voice.
"Uh, correction. We tied." Robyn said while stepping towards her.
"I know that." Mythra said while facing him.
"It just sounded like you won, and he lost." Roc said.
"Agreed." Wulfric said.
"Better luck next time, Akhos." Lilika said while going to her boyfriend.
"Ah well. Can't win them all." He said while holding her.
"You did great yourself Pyra." Rex said as he approached her.
"Thank you, Rex." Pyra said while holding her arm.
"Thank you all for joining us today! We hope you all enjoyed today's competition, and hopeful you all didn't get too hungry, but I'm sure they'll be a next time. Until then, safe trip home and thank you all for coming out!" Zeke yelled to the cheering crowd.
After everything settled down, and then some, everyone was on the rooftop near the hot spring enjoying some peace and quiet, although Robyn was playing with his Torigonda.
"Hey, Rex?" Lilika asked.
"Yeah?" Rex asked while looking at her.
"Now that I think about it…you resemble Addam a great deal. Same hair color, eye color…you started out Driving Pyra, who was created by Mythra…and you both love Pan-Fried Tartari. He's almost like an adult version of you!" Lilika said to him.
"Oh, really? Maybe Gramps would know for sure. He knew him personally." Rex said.
"Another similarity between you two. But…Mythra would tell you what he was really like. He, Mythra, Akhos, kid Mikhail, Jin, Lora, Haze, and Robyn all appeared in my dream some nights ago." Lilika pointed out.
"Oh is that so?" Robyn asked.
"Yes. And…I think I know what that Crystal Klaus gave me does. We just need a battle to see if my dream is true." Lilika said while digging into her pocket.
"Well…how about a quick spar?" Robyn offered while putting his Torigonda away.
"I don't know…Akhos, you want to spar with Robyn?" Lilika asked while pulling out the amethyst.
"Of course." He said while summoning his scythe.
"I want to test something that happened in my dream that night." Lilika said with a bit of excitement.
"Alrighty. Vale!" Robyn yelled to her.
"On it!" She yelled while summoning her lance.
"Perhaps we should go elsewhere to fight; this might not be the best place." Lilika pointed out while pointing towards the hot spring.
"Good idea." Robyn said.
They went off towards a location outside the capital close to where the abandoned lab was at.
"Time to see if this works. Akhos, in my dream, we sparred against Addam…rather, Prince Addam Origo and Mythra. I had this crystal, and something happened. Let's find out if it's true here!" Lilika said rather loudly.
She takes the gem and places it on her chest. Suddenly, it glowed. Everyone was watching with shock as she transformed right in front of everyone. She was transforming like a sailor scout. Even she was shocked that she felt her body transform.
After she changed, they all stared at her with shock. Robyn rubbed his eyes for a double-check. Nia and Dromarch's ears shot up. Mòrag took off her hat. Brighid's eyes shot open.
"It…IT WORKED!" She screamed happily as she was celebrating. "If I recall, I'm a Fire Healer!" She yelled.
"Whoa! Wait a minute…Mòrag could you see if you lot found a gem similar to hers? I feel like she could become an Aegis like Pyra and Mythra." Robyn asked her.
"Actually…I think we stored something like that in his Majesty's quarters for safekeeping. I'll ask him first thing." She answered.
"It's temporary…only for battles. Now let's go! Got your back, Akhos!" Lilika said as she reached out with both hands and summoned the lance that she saw in her dreams.
"Right!" Akhos yelled as he caught the lance.
"Well…this seems rather unfair!" Vale yelled while crossing her arms.
"Right now…I'm the Blade, and Akhos is the Driver. You and Robyn are the same. Nothing unfair there." Lilika pointed out to her.
"Uh…Flesh Eater here!" Akhos yelled, reminding her.
"Well…in my defense, you first appeared as a Driver!" She yelled at him.
"Yeah…right." Akhos said while facing Vale.
"Well…show us what you're made of, I guess…" Robyn was saying while feeling rather unsure about this.
"Let's do this!" Lilika yelled as she began channeling ether to Akhos with a smile.
Robyn caught Vale's lance and struck a pose.
"En garde…" Robyn said while his feeling of him being unsure grew.
"Time out! Time right the hell out!" Zeke yelled while getting in between the contestants. He then turned to Lilika. "Uh…have you not noticed anything about Robyn's feelings?" Zeke asked while pointing at him.
"Hmm?" Lilika asked before taking a look. "OH! I'm about to go up against my closest friend…and with a form I only used in a dream…maybe I should've considered that. Actually! Zeke! How about you!?" Lilika asked him.
"Yeah, let me take over Robyn. Pandy!" Zeke yelled as he and Pandoria took their places.
Robyn and Vale stood down just as they prepared to fight.
"Ready!" Pandoria yelled.
"Bringer of Chaos!" Zeke yelled before charging in.
'Thanks, Zeke! You're a Prince like Addam was.' She thought just as the fight commenced.
"You know, lightning is like light…and you're a goofball Prince with a no-nonsense 'sister' for a Blade. Just remember this is my first time, and I'll do my best!" She yelled over them fighting.
"No problem!" Zeke yelled while he continued to strike.
'If this has a time limit, when it runs out, he and I will switch places.' She thought once again, this time with a plan.
As the fight continued, she smiled as her dream had come true. She now knew exactly what it was like to be a Blade for a Driver.
After a bit, they stopped, and they put their weapons down.
"I must say, I'm impressed." Akhos said before kissing her cheek.
"Thank you. That was fun. I don't know what form I prefer." Lilika said while thinking about her current form, and her original form.
"Be aware of any side effects." Mòrag said.
"Tora wishes he could do that with Poppi…ah well." Tora said while looking down.
"Hmm…in my dream, our roles returned to normal when we touched each other's crystals." Lilika said.
"Well then…" Akhos said before reaching out for her crystal. She did the same and they touched their crystals. They glowed for a brief moment, and they went back to their original roles, and Lilika reverted back with her amethyst crystal coming out of her. "That's rather something." Akhos said.
"I agree. Now about my dream." Lilika said before she began to explain more about it, and how it ties to the amethyst gem she had back then.
"Wow. So…what does that make me?" Zeke asked himself while looking at Pandoria's crystal in his chest.
"A Blade Eater. Think of this crystal as a temporary Core Crystal for battle." Lilika said.
"That…is very terrifying." Robyn said.
"Meaning if something goes wrong…she'll revert into a Core Crystal and become a Blade permanently?" Rex asked as fear consumed him.
"Exactly." He answered.
"Wait…I never thought about that!" Lilika yelled as she began to understand where he was going with this.
"…" Robyn was taking it seriously.
"Hey…come on babe." Patroka said as she and Lora tended to him.
"Robyn…" Lora whispered while tightening her grip.
"Hmm…here Robyn." Vale said as she approached him and extended her body to him. Robyn looked at her confusingly. "Touch my crystal." She said with a smile.
"WHA…!? But…I don't…" Robyn was saying before Vale stepped forwarded and took his hand.
"I'm just teasing you. But seriously though, I wouldn't let you touch it if I didn't trust you. I love you as not only my Driver but as a family. I guess I learned that from Theory." She said.
"So…it's a risky play, and I'll have to make sure Akhos stays alive while in Blade form." Lilika said while she thought about the steps needed in case she needs to be in this form in the long run.
"You must use that wisely." Haze said.
"Plus, I don't think Robyn would take that risk, even with an ordinary Blade." Lora said.
"Do you even possess one like Lilika?" Mythra asked him.
"Not sure. If one is with the pod I came from, then I don't know if I'll ever use it." He said.
"I suppose we'll have to take turns…but why not? Too risky?" Lilika asked while joining him.
"Not just that, but you know what happens when a Blade or a Driver dies, right?" He asked everyone.
"Rex did bring up something like that, and even Vandham mentioned it, yes." Lilika answered.
"Yeah-huh. And what happens when a Blade resonates with another?" Robyn asked.
"The Blade's heart becomes similar to the Driver if Amalthus and Malos were any indication or warning. And Vale, I think Robyn would need to hold this crystal to switch places with you." Lilika said to her.
"So…would this need to be a last resort?" Praxis asked.
"YOUR MEMORIES WILL BE GONE!" Robyn shouted at the top of his lungs in anger and scared, petrifying everyone in the process.
"Oh…right…" Lilika said before she finally put the pieces together. 'I'll forget him…no! Everyone! WHAT WAS I THINKING!?' She shouted to herself.
"If that happens…it would be like we never met." He said while tears formed in his eyes.
"You're right…I guess I was so psyched about having a new form and role, that I completely forgot about that. Guess it just slipped the mind." Lilika said with a large amount of shame.
"It's okay. You get used to it that." Corvin said.
"Except you're probably proud of being a Blade." Nia said.
"It gives you more lifetimes to essentially be the 'boy scout of Alrest.'" Mayonaka said while giggling a bit.
"Of course!" Corvin yelled proudly.
"You could literally take on a 15-item-long list and say that it's no problem." Lilika said as he began to chuckle and scratch his head.
"Anyway, I have an idea about fighting without the big risk of Lilika's permanently becoming a Blade. Do you mind if I share?" Lora asked.
"Of course." Zeke answered while everyone looked towards her.
"You see, Jin, Haze and I used to trade places during combat, handing off the weapon because we were always low on funds…barely enough for meals, let alone another weapon." Lora explained.
"Wow…maybe we could try that." Theory said while looking at her sword.
"You should try it. It might come in handy." Lora said.
"Mind teaching us?" Tora asked her.
"Rather than teaching you, how about a demonstration of how Jin and I used to battle tomorrow?" Lora asked them.
"Of course. But for now, let's head off for bed. It has been a rather overwhelming day." Robyn said while they saw the moon above them.
"Alright, then." Lora said before they went off to the inn. Just as they arrived, she stopped Robyn by their rooms. "Maybe this time you'll be a bit more calmed and not have to worry about losing your best friend." She said while getting right in front of him.
"Yeah…the very thought of losing her like that…" Robyn was saying before Lora held his hand.
"It's like a heart is being ripped in two?" Lora asked as if figuring out what he was going to say.
"Yeah…" He whispered.
Lora smiled before taking his arm and hugged him. She chuckled while he was feeling a bit uneasy about this.
"Good night, Robyn." Lora whispered before pecking his cheek and went to her room.
Robyn watched her leave until he slowly went back outside and looked upwards towards the moon away from the capital. He closed his eyes and inhaled and clenched his fists.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" He screamed at the top of his lungs.
(A/N Hey everyone, TheD-Rock900 here! Thank you so much for reading this story. Despite this being the last chapter technically, we aren't done quite yet. We have an epilogue coming your way very soon. So stay tuned as we make ready for the epilogue and the finale of Thrusting into Danger coming soon.)
