Infested Core

I wasn't dead...

In fact... I felt alive in some bizarre way...

"Angevale Rhapsodos," I turned around, seeing Weiss walk out from the fog that circled the area. I took out my sword in defense, to which he stopped walking and scoffed. "You want to kill me?"

"You tried to kill us..." I said, although I knew Hojo was controlling Weiss. I was afraid this was still the case. Weiss shook his head and sighed.

"Put it away, my mind is my own," I did as he said, seeming convinced of his words. "Soon Chaos will come and destroy Omega from within... and me as well."

"I could prevent it..." I offered weakly. Weiss chuckled and shook his head.

"No... I think this was meant to happen to me..." He looked up, as though he was expecting something. "My brother is dead and I have nothing to live for... I think my purpose in this world has been served. I have been nothing more than a destroyer wanting freedom."

"You can have that."

"Can I? After all Deepground has done? I remained quiet and Weiss nodded. "Exactly. It is better this way. As for you..." He stared at me. "You have much more to live for. Genesis, for example."

"... Please... do you know where he is?" I asked meekly. Weiss shook his head in reply.

"Nero should have gave you the file... I'm not entirely sure to be honest but..." He thought for a few moments. "If I may guess... perhaps underground... although why I'm suspecting there is beyond me. But I've always trusted my instincts and that is what they say."

"... Why help me?" I asked. Weiss' face was straight, but filled with emotion.

"I did everything I could to protect my brother," He answered. "I know what it's like, wanting to protect your younger brother with every means at your disposal," He looked up, wielding his weapons. "Chaos is near... I know I must die to end this but... it'd be nice to have a challenge."

"You're doing to protect your brother?" I asked to which Weiss nodded in reply.

"He always wanted to see this world when we were free... I hope one day he will be able to. In spirit of course," He walked away slowly. "And he can't see this world if Omega lives. It was a pleasure to meet you, Angevale Rhapsodos."

"... Thank you Weiss..." I nodded. Weiss leapt up and went to combat Vincent. I remained alone in the emptiness unless I heard familiar, terrifying laughter.

"Oh Angevale, you just keep coming back," I backed away from Hojo as he laughed more. "Valentine won't win and I will start my journey to the stars."

"You're insane! I won't let you!" I yelled, crying out of fear.

"Hah! You've always been terrified of me," He remarked. "You're such a pathetic girl, Angevale. Your parents would be ashamed of you." After he made that comment he screamed, a strand of Lifestream jolting through him.

"No... they're not," Another bit of Lifestream damaged him. I knew my Mother, Fina and Oblivion were the cause of it. "I'm not scared..." The Lifestream strands got bigger and stronger. "I'm not afraid of you!" The strands got stronger and put Hojo into more pain.

"This can't be!"

"You can't win Hojo," I told him, shaking less. "I hate you Hojo!" I yelled loudly. "Just stay dead!" The Lifestream then comsumed his screaming figure and then it floated around me gently. I felt a little sad but happy at the same time. "Thank you Mother... thank you Fina... Oblivion... I'm glad you stayed by me..." I wiped my eyes as it faded, leaving me alone again.

My family had been so good to me... I was so proud to have them as my family.

"I'll find Genesis Mother... don't worry..."

There was a loud crash and I spun around, seeing Weiss injured and dying. However, out from the fog a tall woman walked slowly towards Weiss. Her hair was long and white and her eyes a bright purple, wearing a long dark plum purple coat that covered her body. What was strange was the black marks that were on the right side of her face, under her eye, standing out against her pale skin. She crouched down to Weiss and tilted his head up, smiling a little as she healed his wounds.

"You're not meant to die just yet," She told him. She stood up and ws about to leave but I started to get closer to her.

"Wait," She spun around and stared at me in shock for a few moments, then turned back around and ran. "Hey!" I chased after her but she disappeared. It was so strange. Was she a Phantom? ... She looked like Omen...

I realised how much time I had left and leapt upwards the same way Weiss did and found Chaos walking away from the dark pool that was growing larger gradually. I ran towards him and he turned around, stumbling backwards as I hugged him tightly. I knew he would have to destroy Omega but I didn't want to let go.

"... Promise me you'll come back?" I asked, feeling myself choke a little but I didn't cry. Not until he answered.

"... I don't think I can..." I pulled away and stared at him as he faded. As all of Omega faded around me.