I slowly woke up feeling still a bit dizzy. I kept laying on the grass while going through my memory. I climbed down the mountain. Then I got attacked by akumas. Tyki Mikk! That jerk kissed me! Shit! He actually kissed a kiss with a tongue. I blushed hard as I remembered the sensation of his warm lips. "Get it together Miral!" He is your enemy! He only kissed me in order to lend a direct punch on me. He almost didn't kill me! I was lucky to get saved by the red haired man.

I remembered the beautiful melody I heard before I fainted. It sounded like a female yet it didn't sound human. Wait where is this man? I assumed that he's the one who brought me here. I took a deep breath to relax myself and set up on the grass in the forest. I looked around searching for the man.

"Are you searching for me Miss?" Cross Marian was leaning against a tree next to me. I observed him studying his appearance. He was quite handsome as well. Not like the murderous killer but still a very decent looks. His red long hair and mask is what stood out the most. I immediately recognized his uniform of a general from the Black Order. Varsa had a similar uniform.

"Why are you so quite pretty? Don't be shy. I love the company of a good woman." Marian set in front me smiling at me. I gulped. Here comes my shitty shyness with hot men. "H… Hello. I'm Miral Yume. I'm a student of Varsa Yume. I'm on my way to the Black Order headquarters in England."

I mentally face palmed. Great I just told a guy that I met for the first time my biography. You're doing just terrific Miral. Marian probably noticed my nervousness so he tried to make the conversation flowing. "Yeah I remember Varsa. She is such a strong woman. Varsa is one of the most finest women I met."

Quickly our talk became more easygoing. Cross Marian told me about his life of traveling and about his stupid student Allen Walker. I could see he really cared about Allen though. It was kinda cute how he denied it. "So Miral how are you managing with your innocence?" "Well I'm ok with it I guess. It's just that well…" Marian reassured me I could tell him.

"When I was a child my innocence appeared before me in a form of a woman. She saved me back then. It was the time I discovered my innocence. Ever since that time I wasn't able to see the woman again. I know it sounds crazy but it's the truth!" Marian put his hand on my shoulder. "It's alright. I believe you. Innocence is known for causing a supernatural phenomena. How about you tell me more in detail about it?"

I tried to remember everything I know about my innocence from what Varsa taught me. "I poses a parasitic type of innocence. The innocence flows in my body as a pure energy. I'm able to shape it into a weapon of a two bladed spear. That's all I know pretty much. I don't really know my innocence that well." "You're wrong Miral. I think you know everything you need about your innocence. I just think you need to connect more with it. For example a meditation. It's a good way to bond with your innocence."

To connect with my innocence? I tried to meditate before but I never tried to do it with innocence. Maybe it's worth a try. I nodded to Marian. "Ok I'll try it." "Then let's try it now. Just sit in a comfortable position and take deep breaths while trying to imagine the innocence trail within you. Try to feel it's warmth."

I did as Cross Marian told me. I set in a meditation position and took deep breaths calming my body. Slowly I felt warmth inside me. The same kind of warmth that the woman gave me when she protected me from Miranda.

Suddenly I found myself in the darkness with a bright light. When I concentrated on the light I noticed a gorgeous woman. a very familiar woman with long silvery hair in a white nightgown. It's her! It's my innocence who saved me! My eyes lit up in happiness and wonder at her sight. Innocence smirked at me. 'Took you long enough to finally appear before me. I guess your reaction makes up for your delay Miral.'

I finally found the courage to talk. "I'm sorry it took me so long to find you again. I didn't knew how to contact you." Innocence laughed. 'Find me? Stupid I was always within you. I was always with you since the day you were born. We were always together in every action you made.' I'm so happy I finally met her. Wait! She said in every action. Is this means she knows about the kiss with Tyki Mikk?! I blushed.

Innocence giggled at my embarrassment. 'I can't read your mind clearly so I can only feel your emotions. Judging by your emotions now are you remembering about the Noah?' I gulped. "It's nothing like that! He just kissed me to distract me! That's all!"

Innocence smirked mischievously. 'So you didn't like it? You seem quite excited about one kiss.' "N… No! Tyki is the enemy!" 'Tyki? So you call him by his private name now huh?' I felt like I was blushing way too much right now. After having a good laugh innocence told she couldn't talk to me for long. it takes energy from me to communicate with her.

I opened my eyes feeling more peaceful then usual. Like everything was in perfect balance. First thing I saw was Marian's handsome face looking curiously at me. I smiled at him. "Thank you so much! With your help I was able to meet her again. I'm really thankful to you general Cross Marian." Marian sighed. "Don't be so formal with me. You can be intimate with me as much as you want." I blushed at his words. I think I'm blushing because of guys way too much today.

Marian stood up from his sitting place on the grass. "It's good I was able to help a fine woman such as yourself. I need to continue my traveling. Keep concentrating on the bond with your innocence. It might make your synchronization rate higher with your innocence." I nodded eagerly. "I will! Thank you for everything general Cross Marian." "I told you that you can call me Marian. Another thing. Become powerful and a splendid woman as your master."

We departed on our ways. After 20 minutes I finally saw the exit from the forest. With excitement I walked in a fast pase towards the port where I could board a ship. If all the guys at the Black Order are good looking like Cross Marian I can't wait to arrive to the Black Order. Though what I truly want is to live a life of fulfillment for myself and for the memory of my friend Chidori.