Eight Years Later…
Sirzechs Lucifer was reading up on some research material that Ajuka Beelzebub had sent him a few days ago concerning updates on the Evil Piece System. Though it was a long time ago, Sirzechs still couldn't properly grasp the fact that his best friend created a system for Devils to raise their numbers by reincarnating humans. Though the angels had quickly adapted to this system, he was still impressed nonetheless.
He also had to admit how well kept his study was now. All the books were in their correct places in his bookshelves, the floor was dusted and swept, even the walls and desk were completely dust free.
Sirzechs set the notes down before going over the recent development in the Trihexa investigation. It's been eight years since Masamune left to recover all of the scattered Divine Objects across the world, but it seems as though they hadn't done much on their end. A secret alliance was formed between the devils, angels, and mythologies in order to find out more on the Trihexa, to perhaps find a way to prevent it's awakening, or a way to defeat it if it does awaken.
He sighed, tossing the papers on his desk and leaning back on his desk. "You guys better come back soon, things are gonna get complicated soon."
A knock on his door forced him up and to attention. "Brother? May I come in?"
That voice… "Come in, Rias."
His little sister walked in with a smile on her face. She was dressed for school and was accompanied by Grayfia.
"Sirzechs, please don't make a mess of your study again," Grayfia instinctively came over and tidied up all of his papers. "We spent all of last week cleaning it out, remember?"
"Y-Yes, of course," He smiled and stood up. "Apologies, Grayfia."
Rias stepped forward. "Don't forget today's the open house for school."
Sirzechs's face lit up. "AH! How could I forget? I get to see my adorable little sister at school with all her friends!" He clapped his hands together and cried.
"P-Please don't do anything weird," Rias scoffed.
"Right," Sirzechs smiled. "I'll see you at school. But you know, you could have sent me a message instead of coming back here."
Rias had a sad look in her eyes. "It's around the time that Big Brother left, isn't it? I didn't want you to be alone, that's all."
"Rias…" Sirzechs was at a loss for words.
She quickly smiled and went for the door. "Anyway, don't be late. Please remind father too, okay?"
"Y-Yeah…" He waved. "See you later…"
After he closed the door, the sudden realization of how long it's been hit him. Sirzechs couldn't believe that it's really been eight years. In that time, Sirzechs had risen to an Ultimate-Class Devil, alongside Ajuka. He and Grayfia had a child, and Rias had grown up into a splendid young woman. A sadness tugged at his heart as he realized that Masamune wasn't here.
A hand laced through his fingers. "You're thinking about him again, aren't you?"
He looked to Grayfia, who smiled at him softly. "I can't really help it now. Every now and then I find myself thinking about what it would be like if he and the others were here." He squeezed her hand tighter. "I even made sure their hotel room was nicely kept every week so if they ever came back, they'd have a home."
"Who knows, Sirzechs," Grayfia said. "Maybe they'll be home sooner than you realize."
"Hmm?" Before he could ask a question, his wife made for the door. "I'll get breakfast ready, so come down whenever you're ready."
Sirzechs smiled as she waved to him goodbye. He turned back and looked at his papers, before making his way downstairs.
…
For some reason, Rias felt happy today. It was a very peculiar feeling seeing as she couldn't exactly explain why she felt such bliss. Was it because her brother and father were coming to the open house today? Usually, around this time of year, she would be moody. Her memories of her big brother weren't all that much to begin with, but she felt a great sadness since he left.
"You even promised me…" Rias said aloud as she looked at her pinky.
"Rias? Are you okay?"
She looked up to see Akeno. "Y-Yeah, I'm fine."
Rias remembered that she was in class, waiting for it to start. Though the day had just began, there were already parents coming into the classroom to observe. Though most of them were in the back of the classroom, she didn't see her brother or father.
"Don't worry," Akeno said. "I'm sure they'll be here."
Rias sighed before looking back at the board. Class was incredibly boring, seeing as her mind was taken elsewhere. She wondered what Issei and Asia were up to, seeing as this was Asia's first open house and Issei's parents were acting as her adoptive parents. She must be nervous, probably fumbling around. The thought of it brought a smile to her mouth.
After the first two periods ended, Rias and Akeno made their way to the gymnasium. Outside, she spotted her brother talking to Issei and Asia.
"B-Brother!" Rias cried out as she ran to him. "You made it."
"Of course I did," he smiled. "Father is somewhere having a talk with Issei-Kun's parents. I thought I'd come find you guys."
"It's a pleasure to see you again, Lord Sirzechs," Akeno bowed.
"And you as well, Akeno," Sirzechs smiled. "By the way, why is everyone meeting in the gymnasium? Is it an event?"
"I guess you can call it that," Rias crossed her arms. "The Student Council is doing a welcoming ceremony for the parents of the first year students, to get them accommodated to the school. It's supposed to start soon."
The five of them walked in to see the entire gym packed to the brim parents and first year students. In the far back stage, Rias could see Sona Sitri and the Student Council preparing for a speech.
"This place is packed," Issei gulped. "I've never seen it like this."
"It's your first time too isn't it Issei?" Rias asked.
"Y-Yes," He looked in amazement.
"This is pretty exciting," Asia looked on with amazement.
Rias smiled. It was always a happy feeling whenever she saw them get so happy and have such amazing smiles on their faces. Though she imagined Sona was feeling quite the opposite right about now. As she looked to her old friend, Rias remembered that this day meant a lot to her. Eight years ago, her older sister left with big brother and hasn't returned since…
"Sona…" Rias said.
"She'll be okay, Rias," her brother placed a hand on her shoulder. "Sona's a strong girl."
Rias smiled. "Yes, I suppose you're right."
"Hey prez?" Issei asked, pointing to someone. "Isn't she a bit too young to be a parent?"
"Hmm? I'm sure she's someone's sister…" Rias felt her heart stop as she saw who it was.
"W-What…" Her brother seemed to have the same reaction.
"Let's go Sona!" A female voice cried out through chatter. "I love you!"
It was a girl, no older than 20 with long black hair tied into twin tails. She was wearing a black hoody with a black skirt and stockings. She had an outgoing presence and even more contagious charisma that seemed to pump up the entire gym.
"S-S-S…" Her brother stepped forward. "Sera?"
The girl turned her head, revealing a babyish but beautiful face. Childlike features aside, she had large breasts and dazzling violet eyes. She smiled brightly as she saw her brother.
"Sirzechs!" The girl ran over and hugged her brother. "Long time no see huh? How have you been?"
"S-Sera…how…why…" Her brother seemed to be at a loss for words, a rare occasion nowadays.
The girl turned her attention to Rias. "And you…no way! Rias! Oh my goodness look at you," She grabbed Rias's shoulders and smiled. "I haven't seen you since you were what…10? My word you've really grown haven't you?"
"You can't be…" Rias gulped. "Lady Leviathan?"
"And these two must be…" Lady Leviathan played with her chin as she looked to Issei and Asia. "That magic pressure…the Red Dragon Emperor? I see, so you're who Vali's been waiting for."
"S-Sera! Why are you here? When did you get back?" Her brother asked, desperate for answers. "Where's Mas-"
His interrogation was cut short as Sona tapped on the microphone.
"You'll find out soon, Sirzechs," Lady Leviathan smirked.
Her brother joined Lady Leviathan in front of them as Rias felt practically frozen in place.
"P-Prez? Who was that?" Issei whispered.
"S-She's…" Rias cleared her throat.
"She's a former Devil King," Akeno explained. "Lady Serafall Leviathan. She suddenly gave up her position eight years ago and disappeared. There haven't been any sightings of her in a long time…but to think she would appear here…"
"She's also Sona's older sister," Rias said.
"S-She's the President's older sister?" Issei looked on as the speech began.
"My name is Sona Sitri," Sona smiled. "I am the Student Council President of Kuoh Academy, and I would like to properly welcome all of you here today. It's a little crowded in here so I'll keep things short. Please use the next few hours to explore the school and join your children in their classes. We make sure that our students are well taken care of and they enjoy their time here. Please, feel free to ask any one of our Student Council members, who will have a yellow tag on their arms, or any faculty member if you require any assistance. Thank you very much."
Rias went through that whole thing just staring at her brother and Lady Leviathan. If she's here…does that mean that big brother Masamune was here as well? She knew that she left with him, alongside Lady Gabriel, but it wasn't until a few years ago that Rias learned why they had left from her brother.
"Sera…" Sirzechs said. "Please…explain…"
Lady Leviathan smiled saddened. "I suppose I owe you one huh…We've retrieved nearly all of the Divine Objects, there's only seven of them left."
"Seven?" Rias asked. "Is one of them here in Kuoh?"
"Well…that's the complicated part," Lady Leviathan scratched her head. "A fallen angel seems to have gotten their hands on it, and is coming here. Munecchi and the others are following her, but he sent me on ahead to make sure that everything was okay."
"I see," Rias noticed how much more happier and relieved her brother seemed. She couldn't help but smile. Aside from the fact that a fallen angel got their hands on a relic, she was happy to know that everyone was coming home.
"How far are-" Rias asked, but a loud explosion caught all of their attentions.
Though most of the students and parents had already left to wander the school, the few who remained were caught off guard and panicked. Sona and the Student Council controlled them while Rias and the others ran outside.
"Well…looks like he's here," Lady Leviathan stepped forward.
In the distance, towards the edge of town, Rias saw smoke rising in the skies. She felt a strong presence coming from there. "Brother!"
"Yeah…" He quickly opened up a magic circle, enveloping Rias, Akeno, Issei, and Asia.
"You sure you wanna follow, Sirzechs?" Lady Leviathan asked. "It could get ugly."
"Of course," her brother smiled.
They followed Lady Leviathan through her magic circle and appeared on top of a rooftop near the edge of the city.
"Prez, what's happening?" Issei asked.
"I…" Rias gulped. She couldn't even properly explain what it was that was happening.
In the air above them were two people. The first was a woman with short black hair in a bob cut, with large black wings and beady, menacing eyes. A fallen angel for sure, but Rias had no idea who the other person was. She wore armor with wings at her waist. She had long silver hair and armed with a spear and a sword. Her magic was intensely powerful, but it didn't feel like an angel or a devil…was she a god?
"Rossweisse!" Lady Leviathan called out, finally arriving. "Keep her busy, they should be here soon."
"For a warship, that thing sure is slow," Rossweisse clicked her tongue.
"Well it's been through a lot of battle already," Lady Leviathan giggled. "Sirzechs, you remember Rossweisse, don't you?'
"L-Lord Odin's bodyguard…" Her brother said. "She's grown…this magic is nothing like it was when she left."
"Odin?" Asia asked.
"Akeno," Rias said. "Keep Issei and Asia safe."
"Understood," Akeno smiled.
"Do your worst, valkyrie," the fallen angels smirked. "With this power, as if I'd lose to the likes of you."
"You talk pretty big," Rossweisse held up her weapons. "For a corpse."
The fallen angel spread her wings, as four more were produced. Unlike the black wings of a fallen angel, these wings were pure white as snow and looked more majestic then angel wings…what was this?
"Artemis! Fire!"
From the four white wings, projectiles shot out that cast a trail of pink. They were homing missiles that locked on to Rossweisse. The valkyrie raced through the skies and managed to take out a few of them, before two came up from behind. Rias was about to cry out when Lady Leviathan shot them down.
"Keep your eyes sharp!"
"My gratitude, Sera," Rossweisse nodded. "My turn."
Rossweisse spread her arms as dozens of magic circles opened up and blasted intensely concentrated magic beams at the fallen angel. Rias watched as the battle went on, one hit after the other, it was as if they were trading blows without bothering to guard.
"The Wings of Icarus," Lady Leviathan sighed. "Apparently they give you a set of wings that also act as projectile weapons produced by the user's own magic."
"I see…" Her brother said. "Should I-"
"Are you kidding?" Lady Leviathan smirked. "The fun's just getting started."
From a distance, a beam of light shot out and clipped a few of the angel's wings.
"W-What!" She gritted her teeth.
"What was that?" Rias asked.
"You're late!" Lady Leviathan shouted.
Rias couldn't believe her eyes as something uncloaked itself in the skies. Flying towards from a hundred feet away was a giant warship flying in the air. Encased in a metallic red with gold trimmings, she could see the wardings and runes that protected the ship. Pairs of wings on the side, easily 10 or 15 cannons off either side and in the front next to a massive sword that seemed to act as a spearhead. The main deck had two flagpoles flying a blank white flag.
"So…" Her brother gulped, impressed and smiling. "You guys got a pirate ship now…"
"Impressed yet?" Lady Leviathan held up a peace sign with her fingers and smirked.
"Sera!" Rossweisse shouted. "Hurry, we have to cut off it's wings so master can take the relic!"
"On it!" Lady Leviathan said. "In any case, you guys just watch. We've come quite a long way since eight years ago."
Rias could only stand still and watch alongside her brother and the others as Lady Leviathan and her team completely dismantled the fallen angel.
Lady Leviathan pierced one of the angel's wings with an ice lance, cutting it off. Rossweisse did the same with another. From the skies, light spears rained down and completely shredded one wing. And from on top of the ship, a blast of intensely hot fire scorched the last wing.
"We did it!" Lady Leviathan flew up and high fived Rossweisse.
"Nice work Sera," Rossweisse smiled. They both looked to the ship. "Master! The relic!"
From the ship, two figures flew out. Rias recognized one of them as the Archangel Gabriel. Eight years ago she left her post in heaven and disappeared, was she with Lady Leviathan and big brother all this time? She was dressed in a white sun dress but had on strange armor parts: a belt, a head piece, two gauntlets and even several rings.
"That took a lot longer than I thought," Gabriel crossed her arms and flew over to Lady Leviathan and Rossweisse.
"For real," The other person sighed. "I had hoped we could catch it earlier but the Galleon's engines are fried. It'll take awhile before I can repair them."
Rias examined the other person. She was easily able to stand her ground with Lady Leviathan and Lady Gabriel judging from this magic that Rias was feeling. It was unlike anything she had felt before…angel or devil. She had long blonde hair that seemed to burn into red at the ends. She wore a wrap around her large breasts and white and red combat pants tucked into boots.
"Brother…" Rias said. "This magic…"
"Yeah," Her brother smirked. "I feel it too."
From the ship came a person with an enormous amount of magic that put the four flying in the skies to complete shame. Where as Lady Leviathan and Lady Gabriel's magic felt powerful…this magic pressure was terrifying. Rias felt her legs begin to tremble as her hands started to get clammy. She looked over to Issei and Asia to see them having even more trouble keeping conscious, Asia already beginning to pass out and Issei carrying her.
Rias gulped as she saw who it was. Standing on a magic circle to join the girls was a man with long black hair and golden amber eyes. He had a childish smile which completely contrasted the immense and terrifying magic pressure he exuded. He wore a white trench coat over a black shirt and pants with boots. His long air was tied back into a ponytail but a few strands hung over his forehead.
"Good job guys," The man flew over to the fallen angel, who had been completely immobilized.
"F-Fuck you," The angel growled at him.
Rias was expecting a fight again, however he just smiled. "May your soul find peace in Elysium."
She watched as he reached into her chest and pulled out a glowing white orb. Rias watched as the fallen angel screamed out in pain, but he didn't stop. Finally, he ripped the orb out of her chest, killing her as her body began to crumble.
"Y-You…monster," The angel said before completely vanishing.
"Tell me something I don't know," The man sighed before holding out the orb. As he extended his hand, it seemed to pass through the air and into something. His hand was completely missing, as if he had passed through a barrier. It created a ripple through the air, like dropping a rock into a sound body of water.
"I-Is that…" Rias gulped.
She looked to her brother for words, but he was completely frozen with a shocked look on his face.
"Rias…" Akeno said, her quickly turning over. "I'm going to take these two home. They're seconds from passing out."
Rias ran over to her two servants and hugged them. "Issei, Asia, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have brought you here."
"P…Prez…" Issei said slowly before falling into her chest.
Rias gritted her teeth before looking to Akeno. "Take them home, I'll come by as soon as I can."
Akeno nodded, before teleporting them away through a magic circle. Rias walked back to her brother, as the five of them descended to the rooftop.
It was him, without a doubt. That face, that kind smile, it was big brother Masamune. And yet, why did Rias feel an overwhelming sensation of fear running through her body as she saw him walking towards her. She wanted to move, yet her body was betraying her. Her legs couldn't move, her mind was beginning to grow empty. She had never felt any magic like this, not even from her brother or her father.
She was seconds from passing out, before her brother placed a hand on her shoulder. His smile, seemed to give her a boost in magic. She was able to move, and joined him.
"Sirzechs," Masamune said, looking to him. "Long time no see huh?"
"Masamune…" Her brother said, in a monotone voice.
Something didn't seem right. She was expecting this to turn ugly, before the two quickly ran to each other and embraced. Rias watched, shocked, as the two hugged each other tightly.
"I'm home, brother," Masamune said.
"Welcome home, you idiot." Her brothers parted before smiling at one another. "So I see you've got most of the relics?"
"Yep," Masamune smiled. "Only seven left. It won't be long now."
"Indeed," Her brother sighed.
Rias made eye contact with Masamune, before he walked over to her. "Are you…Rias?"
She gulped, before looking up to him. "Welcome home, big brother."
He was blank of emotions, but suddenly grew bright as a smile grew on his face and his eyes lightened. He placed a hand on her head and looked to her softly. "Sorry I'm late, Rias."
As much as her body felt frozen in his presence, tears begin to fill her eyes. He smiled as he let go and walked back to her brother. "We have a lot to talk about. I've found something interesting."
"I see," Her brother looked over to her. "Rias, why don't you go check on Issei-Kun and Asia."
"R-Right…" Rias activated a magic circle before catching one last glance at Masamune. He was different now…in more ways than one.
…
Sirzechs never thought he'd see this apartment full of life again. Over the eight years that Masamune was gone, he and Grayfia would often come over and clean up the place just in case they'd come back. It was a lonely and hopeless eight years. In all that time, there hasn't been any new information on Trihexa or how to stop it, but now that they were home…somehow it felt like everything was going to be alright.
Sirzechs and Masamune sat across from each other on the couch as Sera, Gabriel, and Rossweisse were either in the kitchen or in their rooms.
"I see…" Sirzechs said in a grim tone. "So Kuroka's really…"
"For now anyway," Masamune said. "It was her choice to go and I didn't have the heart to stop her. She's been relaying information back to us whenever we can using a relic I gave her, but it doesn't stop me from worrying about her."
"Knowing Kuroka," Sirzechs leaned back and crossed his legs. "She'll be okay."
"But aside from that," Masamune smirked. "What's this I hear about you agreeing to marry Rias off to some douchebag from the Phoenix family?"
Blushing, Sirzechs maintained his composure. "It was entirely not my decision, at all. Father decided on it with Lord Phoenix, I didn't find out until after that they'd agreed."
"And that boy…" Masamune said, sipping a cup of tea. "I couldn't confirm it for sure, but that boy with Rias, is he really?"
"Undoubtedly," Sirzechs said. "The Red Dragon Emperor's new host. And from what you've told me about Vali, it seems we have more problems on our hands."
"With Kuroka infiltrating the Chaos Brigade, we'll be able to know what they know," Masamune said. "But if these guys are really trying to overthrow Great Red, it means they might be ones who awaken Trihexa."
"I have thought about that already," Sirzechs said. "It's why we've deepened our alliances with other factions. Our connections to the mythologies have strengthened with Lord Odin and Lord Osiris's help."
"Osiris…huh?" Masamune seemed happy for a second.
"So, did you find anything on the Trihexa?" Sirzechs asked. "Anything we couldn't find?"
Masamune played with his hands. "The dawn of a new twilight shall be instigated with seven trumpets. The sins of the wicked shall be the world's undoing, the beast shall wake from it's slumber and devour the world, restarting it anew."
Sirzechs narrowed his eyes. "Seven trumpets?"
"It's from an old book in the Library of London," Masamune explained. "The alpha of the London pack let me explore the library to find as much as I could. Apparently the seven trumpets will signal the end of the world, and unleash the Four Horsemen to prime the Earth for the Trihexa's resurrection."
"The Four Horsemen? The Apocalypse?" Sirzechs asked.
"Seems like it," Masamune said. "The Four Horsemen will rise one by one. Each of them will unleash untold catastrophes onto the world, ending with Death."
Sirzechs knew of the Horsemen. They were Lucifer's most feared soldiers in the Great War, acting as the spearhead of most of his battles. Ever since the war ended, they've been dormant. Though they never signed the peace treaty between the factions, they've been relatively peaceful for eons…to think they'd rise to the Trihexa's call…
"Did you find out any way to stop it's awakening?" Sirzechs asked.
"Unfortunately no," Masamune sighed. "But I found out how to wake it up, as long as we know how it'll be done, we can stop it."
"How?"
"The blood of an immortal," Masamune said. "The spell calls for the blood of a wicked soul who has drowned in despair and has divinity running through his blood. It either means that they have kill a god of creation or…"
"Or they have to kill you," Sirzechs said.
There was a moment of silence…information that Sirzechs hadn't known was revealed to him in the worst way possible. What did this mean for them? What were they going to do? How were they going to approach this problem? Millions of simulations ran through Sirzechs's head, none of them ending any better than the obvious solution.
"You guys are as gloomy as ever."
A magic circle brought forth Ajuka. He smiled at Masamune. "Welcome home, Masamune,"
"Ajuka!" Masamune stood up and gave Ajuka a hug. "Long time huh?"
"I see you've raised your magic pressure," Ajuka smiled. "I overheard your conversation…this will be a problem we have to discuss with the others soon."
"Masamune!" A voice called from upstairs. The girl with blonde hair and red eyes hung from the balcony upstairs. "I need help repairing the Galleon."
"The Galleon?" Ajuka asked. "What's that?"
"And who's she?" Sirzechs raised an eyebrow. "I didn't expect you to bring back someone new…"
Masamune smiled awkwardly. "Sirzechs Lucifer, Ajuka Beelzebub…this is Ra, the goddess of the sun and former Pharaoh of Egypt."
Sirzechs looked to Ra with a confused and almost shocked look. "Y-Y-You got an actual goddess…to go with you?"
"Well…it's a long story I guess," Masamune scratched his head.
Ra jumped from the second floor and landed besides them. "Nice to meet you both, I've heard stories of the two strongest Devils. It's an honor."
"No, the honor is ours," Sirzechs and Ajuka bowed.
"You said something about a Galleon?" Ajuka asked.
"Oh, yeah," Ra sighed. "The Galleon is my warship, it sustained heavy damage from our battles across the world and I haven't had a chance to repair it. The engines kind of busted and the core is unstable. I was hoping that-"
"If you'd like," Ajuka said. "I could take a look at it for you. I'm fairly adept at mechanical engineering mixed with magic."
"Really!" Ra's face lit up. "That'd be a big help!"
The two teleported away through a magic circle, leaving Sirzechs alone with Masamune again. He looked to his old friend, having that quirky smile on his face.
"You've changed," Sirzechs said to him. "You don't seem like the same person who left years ago."
"Have I?" Masamune smiled. "I guess this world is growing on me. I got to see many different people, interacted with different races and absorb their culture. The more time I spend in this world, the more I want to protect it. That hasn't changed."
"I suppose you're right," Sirzechs sighed.
From the kitchen, Sera and Rossweisse walked out with a bunch of different dishes. "Dinner time!" Sera smiled.
Gabriel peeked her head from the library and quickly joined them at the dinning table. As Sera and Rossweisse were setting the table, there was a knock at the door.
"I got it," Sirzechs said.
Opening the door, he was surprised to see Rias.
"Am I late?" She asked.
"Not at all," Masamune said loudly. "Come join us for dinner."
They all took their seats around the table and for the first time in eight years, Sirzechs had dinner with everyone again.
…
Masamune stood on the veranda outside their apartment. Night had fallen over the city of Kuoh and Sirzechs and Rias had already left. Astrea was still cooped up in her workshop with Ajuka and Gabriel and Rossweisse were already sound asleep in their rooms. As long of a day as it had been, Masamune wasn't the least bit tired. After eight long years, he was finally home with the people he loved. But he began to think about the things he had lost along the way, the journey that got him here.
"Can you at least try to be happy?" Sera popped up from behind him and joined him on the veranda. "We're finally home, be happy."
"Things aren't gonna be the same," He said. "I realized it long ago, but you all had your own lives here. Returning to normal, to how things had been, it's not going to be easy."
"Well of course not," Sera sighed. "But the most we can is try our best. I'm sure Sona hates my guts right now, so I'm going to go see her and see how things turn out from there. Gabriel has to return to Heaven, and not to mention Kuroka…"
Masamune narrowed his eyes. "I hope she's okay…"
"She's a tough cat," Sera smiled and placed a hand on his head. "If she wasn't, she would never have come with us and made the decision to leave."
"But infiltrating the Chaos Brigade? What if something happens and-"
"Don't worry about the ifs ands or buts," Sera smiled and took his hand. "All that matters is that you believe in her, like we believe in you."
Masamune looked out into the city. "Yeah, I guess you're right."
"Now come on, let's get to bed," Sera smiled. "We got a long day ahead of us tomorrow."
Sera dragged him back in and as the doors slid closed, he couldn't help but think that things were going to get a lot more complicated before they'd get any better.
Author's Note - I don't know if you guys really liked this chapter but the next couple of chapters will be on the relationships between the ones who left and the people they left behind. I won't be focusing too much on the main story for awhile, just sprinkling it in here and there. I hope you guys liked this chapter even though I feel like it wasn't my best, but I hope to see you guys again soon :)