Mantine and Luvdisc swam by almost as though it was a routine. Kyouhei had checked his watch for the umpteenth time since he arrived in the Marine Tube. He'd been there...fifteen minutes.

"Never thought I'd be so excited to see my sister." He mutters with a warm smile. The reminiscent expression on his face reflecting in the glass before him suddenly changed into surprise. Next to his own reflection was that of someone he had thought he'd never see again.

"Mei...?" And the reflection moves, a small nod, before he's actually turning towards her. And they're embracing at once, tears forming but not falling.

"I've missed you," Kyouhei's the first to speak, and his sister holds him tighter.

"I have too. I'm so sorry for everything... I wanted to tell you everything, but I didn't know how."

"It's alright Mei... Don't worry about it. I'll... I'll take care of everything. Just please, promise me something?" Kyouhei's voice is cracking and he's almost ready to cry, but he stops himself, as hard as it was.

"Anything, what is it...?"The younger of the twins asks, looking up at him with her soft teary blue eyes. Her hair is in two low pig tails, and is somewhat wavy as though recently taken out of braids.

"Please write. You can do it in code, and send it to Lyra if you have to, or even emails - make a fake one. Just please tell me what's going on, how you're doing... Anything at all." And his sister nods, holding him slightly tighter.

"Yeah, anything. And you better tell me how Hyuu and Curtis are healing. I hate having to keep them in the dark...I do love them, but like I love you. They are practically my brothers, and I didn't want them to have to live with the unrequited love. That's why I died Kyouhei... So they could move on." And she's crying. "I know ma was probably kidding with me when I asked her about what she would do if I were in a relationship with someone older than me - but I knew she wouldn't approve..." Her words are lowering in volume and becoming mumbled, and Kyouhei feels like the older brother he had been when they were younger. When someone would say or do something to upset Mei, he'd always be there for her.

"It's Colress, isn't it?" He whispers after a few moments, and he's even shocked to see Mei smile, he expected some kind of surprise from her-that me had known.

"Yeah... Scientist and leader of Team Plasma... Just another reason no one would approve."

"I'm not going to change your mind..." Kyouhei says slowly, he knows he wouldn't be able to do so, and wasting the small amount of time left with her wouldn't help at all. "I may not like him that much, but if he makes you happy and is good to you, then I can't argue... Just be safe."

Though Kyouhei speaks the truth, there was nothing he wanted to do more than drag her back home.

"The funeral was nice." He says suddenly when she doesn't reply. "They had all kinds of flowers...a lot of people spoke about you."

"And what about Hyuu and Curtis...?" She's hesitant, as though unsure how to ask the question.

"Well, Qwilfish was trying hard not to break into tears, though he looked ready to strangle anyone who spoke ill of you. While Curtis... He went on and on about how great of a friend you had been to him..." They went silent after that. For a long while the simply stayed in each other's presence, and after a while finally broke apart.

"I need to go..." She says softly, and he doesn't stop her. "Take care, Kyouhei... Make sure to look after everyone." And she gives him a partial hug, and he hands over her belt, with six Pokeballs on it. "Thank you."

Neither of them say goodbye as they turn to talk their separate ways. Because goodbye meant they weren't going to see each other again, and neither wanted to fact the fact.

The first train ride had been held in tense silence. No matter what Rosa had said, she couldn't seem to be able to convince Akuroma that Kyouhei wouldn't tell anyone. So, she stopped trying to convince him - arguing would make it worse. Instead she focused on the rhythmic passing of yellowing lights in the underground tunnels.

Her Pokemon had been more than happy to see her, as they too had been under the impression she had been gone, however her Lucario had informed each of them that the casket at her funeral had been empty - and it wasn't long later that Kyouhei returned them all to their Pokeball with promises to be reunited with their trainer. Though the girl couldn't help but feel horrible about what she had done.

She hadn't worn any of her new clothing, contacts, or even had her hair in the style she had been wearing it. Rosa had made sure her brother wouldn't be able to say for sure who she had become if spotted in public. But it didn't change anything. Akuroma was angry with her, and she couldn't blame him.

"I'm sorry." She mutters as they were getting out of the train, reaching for his hand, and the feeling of relief which washed over her when he accepted the gesture. Even bringing her hand up to his lips, pressing a gentle kiss to her knuckles.

"I know...and I'm sorry as well." Rosa's heart seemed to stop as they kept walking, and even though she couldn't take back her actions, they could still move forward from them.

"Excuse me. Miss, Sir?" Rosa turns slowly, before her a middle aged man, Akuroma's hand had tugged at her own ever so slightly before he stopped turning as well.

"Can we help you," And suddenly, Rosa's body is being turned so she's slightly behind Akuroma.

"I was wondering that myself," The man says, his grey eyes look trustworthy, and he's smiling a bit, the kind of smile which reaches one's eyes. "Would either of you happen to know this man?" He's handing a print out to Akuroma, and Rosa moves so she can see too. It's a picture of Colress - and at once Rosa wonders if they've been found out.

"Akuroma - he looks like you." She says, blinking a few times, and said man chuckles softly.

"Yeah he kind of dose." the words are slow, and Akuroma hands the paper back. "But sorry to inform you, but we're on vacation here in Unova." He gives a small bow to the man. "We have to hurry, a train to catch, and many sights to see." He's waving, and Rosa waves as well.

"Good luck." She says with a smile, faked, before turning - they really did have a train to catch after all.