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Eiko and her cohorts return to CIMO8 headquarters through the switch that Eiko activated back at the remains of the SVC building.
"When I open my eyes…I want to see success, not failure." said Eiko.
She opens her eyes and notices the bodies of her allies badly beaten up, especially Xavier, who doesn't even have a head anymore. Eiko would then have quite a displeased look on her face.
"What in the world am I looking at…?"
Samantha slowly wakes up from her fainting.
"H-huh? We're back here?" said Samantha.
Eiko slowly approaches her, "I see you failed again, so has everyone else."
"E-Eiko…no offense, but…you—"
"Look like shit? Of course. Keena's no ordinary being I'm facing with. She's willed, aggressive and no doubt lets her power all on me. I'm also quite surprised that she can be clever."
Samantha then slams her fist to the floor, "Damn…and her boyfriend is no slouch, either…he had me into some sort of unorthodox move that almost caused me some sort of heart failure…"
"Tell that to Xavier."
Samantha looks at Xavier's lifeless body and quickly approaches him. It seems she's about to start crying, but then resorts to laughing, which even Eiko raises an eyebrow about.
"We can just use particles of his blood and DNA to make a new brain with his memories still intact. Whaddaya say?"
Eiko chuckles, "There's nothing CIMO8 can't do. And besides…that missile should land any minute now. I can just taste the destruction."
[Opening theme]
Ain't that the way it always starts
A simple round of conversation
Became a shameful equation
I flipped from station to station
Hey, don't go and turn the other way
Don't say there's nothing more to say
Come on, hear me out
Hush, hush, settle down
Button up, don't make a sound
Shame, shame, go away
Come again some other day
You used to say I couldn't save you enough
So I've been saving it up, I started saving it up
And when you said I couldn't give you enough
I started giving you up, I started giving you up
You are not me
Arlandria, Arlandria
You and what army?
Arlandria, Arlandria
Oh, God you gotta make it stop!
Oh, God you gotta make it stop!
Episode 15: "All Out"
The missile is clearly seen as a bright white on the cloudy sky. The group that were able to defeat Eiko's team stand and look.
"It's like sort of a falling star…only deadly…" said Keena.
"At this rate, it's only about 20 minutes or maybe less away before impact." said Lily.
"Eiko's that heartless enough to really do this sort of thing…" said Gavin.
"We really need to do something…! But what…?" said Hazuki.
"This might sound crazy, but maybe someone should try to stop it with bare strength…" said Mio.
"What's the process of it?" said Michie.
"Well, we could go two ways; first would be to identify where the nuke will exactly land and try to hold it…but chances are that if it fails, we're doomed. The other thing being to fly up there and try to stop it." said Mio.
"And only Keena and Michie can fly…" said Lily.
"All the strength I had in the previous fight is pretty much wasted. I could try my most powerful technique, but it would take a little too long…" said Michie.
Keena then takes a deep breath and looks at the sky, then to her friends, with a confident smile on her face.
"I'll do it."
"Wait, you sure you can? You didn't waste any energy against Eiko at all, right?" said Gavin.
"I wasted quite a lot, actually…but I have just enough strength to stop it. However…"
"W-what is it?"
"I have to aim carefully to the direct center. If I go even the slightest bit off-target…it'll explode too soon and take my life along with it. I'm going to try going through the nuke and hopefully, as soon as I get past it, I continue to fly far enough from its blast radius. We'll then see how it goes."
The rest of the group turned into deep silence with concerned looks from their faces from hearing that. Gavin would then hug her tightly.
"Don't do it…there could be another way, right? Right?"
"There's no time…and I'm aware how your reaction was going to be…so what I can say is to pray for my safety, otherwise, we'll all perish, too…"
"I…I…"
Gavin begins to sniff, and tears falls off his face for a bit before Keena wipes them.
"Wish, pray, hope for my safety…everyone can join in too. What I'm gonna is do is reckless and insane…but it's the right thing to do, and what we all did is not just to prove our strength, but to also prove our courage."
Gavin gives a peck to Keena, then smiling, as he then wipes his own tears, "Do it, Keena-kins. I now know that you can definitely go for it!"
"I'll promise…that I'll live for more."
Keena then flies up, carefully lining up to where the nuke is likely to hit.
"The past couple of months have been nothing short of fun…it's no doubt showing how we're united as one great group of people we can be…all because of silly old me…I first thought that I could make magic, but turns out I'm a fighter after all…and I'll even learn more from down the line. I'm now starting to not care whether it's for heroic reasons…it really is just the right thing to do no matter what…if we're really classified heroes, so be it. If not, we'll just keep helping everyone, cause that's how we do things!" thought Keena.
She then powers up with full force and flies in hyperspeed, heading straight towards the nuke, now facing directly it's center, which is now only a few minutes away from facing it as she then lets out a battle cry. She puts her arms in front of air as a superhero would and then plows through inside the nuke as quickly as possible, only taking about 5 seconds to breakthrough to the other side of it, then continues flying upward as the nuke slowly becomes unstable as it then massively explodes, pushing out all of the clouds that were present, with Keena being slightly far of it's blast radius, but the explosion quickly catches up as Keena continues to fly away, slightly distracted by being hurt by going through the nuke, wasting energy, but also trying to conserve it. The blast then stops as Keena then turns around, noticing the mushroom cloud as she pants.
"I really did just fly away from that…we really just won…"
Keena then, due to exhaustion, falls out of the sky.
Meanwhile below, the group notice the mushroom cloud from afar as the sun is now slowly peeking through the skies as well.
"S-s…I think she did it. I think she did it!" said Gavin.
Hazuki hugs Mio tightly, "We're safe! Keena, you saved us!" said Hazuki.
"Now that's a dramatic conclusion. Way to go, Keena!" said Michie.
"Hold on…I think I see something up there…like some sort of small speck falling down…" said Yuko.
Gavin gasps, "That's Keena, no doubt!"
Gavin then takes a deep breath and starts to run.
"I think I know what he's gonna do!" said Lily.
Gavin then starts to jump and now begins flying, trying to localize Keena.
"Hold on, Keena! I'm gonna catch ya!" said Gavin.
Gavin flies faster, now getting close to where Keena might land as he now sees her body falling from above. He's then able to catch her unconscious body.
"You're alive…you did it, we all did it! But now…wake up whenever you need to, okay?" said Gavin.
Keena then wakes up. However, it's not in the real world, as it turns out she's dreaming. She looks around, until she sees none other than the being of the Law of Identity, who looks exactly like her, with the same body, and same style of hair, only light brown.
"We meet again." the being said.
"I got rid of you…I didn't want to give God's powers to anybody or anything…nor even myself. Just so you know…I'm aware at how you and Boichiro were in a romantic relationship." said Keena.
"Indeed, you are correct. I made sure to possess you to make sure how pointless it was for him to attempt to get to you so you can be safe."
"However…if it's true that you're sort of a past version of me…did I break the tradition of having the Law of Identity power? I just didn't want to simply do that, I couldn't accept it..."
"I've noticed…and indeed you're the first. You're not only able to break the cycle, but also cause a whole new breakthrough in the fact that you can be able to defend and fight for yourself."
"That's exactly it…I struggled in the past year coping with being useless…and if that my true purpose, it's just not right."
"It's hard to comprehend your reason, but just so you know, if you do get rid of the Law of Identity, it's for certain that you'll have to be the one to kill the Demon King."
"W-wait a minute…I thought…Hiroshi would have to do that..."
"Should the possession of me be annihilated, the world would feel unbalanced, as the world cannot support him, no matter what. Even if he turns out to be a good Demon King, the laws of religion wouldn't matter. If you don't kill him in a span of a year starting today, the world will meet its end. If you do end up killing him, no one else can ever be considered Demon King in the future ever again and no one can ever assume the Law of Identity, either. The world will turn into a better place."
"Only way, huh? Something tells me you're just going to criticize me simply for even trying to attempt to fight. Eiko seems to really hate the fact so much she keeps bringing me down with it…"
"You're brave and courageous. I can't even think of doubting the route you took. In fact…I actually sort of thought of doing that, but didn't bother. You went to a completely different universe to save it because it's the right thing to do. And you just did it. You're not afraid to have broken bones, to have your face constantly get hurt. You're that unbelievable."
"And I'm going full-on should I try to kill him, especially if it's the only way to go. Next time he sees me. I won't be a menace, but a fighter. And he better damn well accept it."
"Just remember…the doomsday clock is now officially ticking."
"I'm hearing it. We have as much time as possible to plan."
"I now must bid my farewell…do what you must for the future…"
Gavin has already taken Keena back to where the group is, lying on the ground, but then wakes up for real and slowly sits up. "Ah…h-how did I get here?"
Gavin then hugs her, "You were right. It was indeed sooner than I thought!"
"T-that means…no way!"
"I can fly! I believe I could fly and I got it!"
Gavin then slowly helps Keena up and Keena then pecks him.
"I think my pain's going away just from hearing that." said Keena, giggling a bit.
"Not to also mention that the nuke threat is over, too!" said Hazuki.
"That was hardcore, Keena!" said Michie.
"And it was quite the nice fireworks show, too." said Mio.
"Well, the danger seems over in here, but…wait…there's the whole infectee thing…" said Keena.
"Turns out…we might have a miracle after all. After I defeated Riichiro, turns out there was a secret room that reveals a heavy amount of antidotes, plus possible hundreds of infectees that actually can be cured. In fact…I also found a way to get all the National Guard, the Army and Navy to arrive in a few hours. At the rate this is going, Japan's going to be recovered in a span of a year or even less." said Hazuki.
Everyone smiles and then celebrate.
"Who knew we would get such a happy ending after all?" said Yuko.
"Hrm…there's still Ayumi…depending how that goes…but at least our country is going to be safe for the most part." said Hazuki.
"I'm sure we'll be able to see Ayumi, no doubt."
"So, also…shouldn't we now leave? Don't think Mitsuko ever told us how we would leave here." said Michie.
"Come to think of it…I have an odd feeling it could happen at any minute now." said Keena.
A small gate then appears close of them, similar to the one that the 4 students entered.
"Okay, a little too convenient, but, that was welcome."
"Don't know if I should make jokes how we were so miserable that God Himself literally sent us 4 additional people to our short, but important journey." said Mio.
"Go ahead, we'll just be here all week." joked Michie.
Everyone then laughs for a bit.
"So it's a goodbye?" said Keena.
"I promise you all, that we'll be okay." said Hazuki.
"You can count on us!" said Mio.
"Maybe you indeed be also able to see us again." said Yuko.
"Thank you all guys. Hopefully, we'll all indeed meet again in the near future. I'll be less bloody until then." said Keena.
They all laugh again as they all shook hands and give out their goodbyes to Hazuki and her friends as they then go inside the universe gate.
"And now…the recovery shall begin." thought Hazuki.
Keena, Gavin, Lily and Michie all now return to their own universe out from the gate as it turns out Mitsuko is indeed there and the cause of the gate opening, who is then concerned from how beat up they looked.
"Oof…must have been hell, huh?" said Mitsuko.
"Hey, nurse, way to be concerned." said Michie.
"Do you want me to be your mom or something?"
"No thanks. Say…how long have we been out?"
"Oh, it's only been a day. Barely anybody knew you all were gone and I covered you all up nicely."
"Hm…sure you didn't tell them we were in some sort of ice cream land?"
"Okay, now you're just being a weird jerk."
"Don't take my girlfriend seriously…just an innocent joke." said Lily.
"Could you maybe give us a couple of bandages and other healing thingies, Mitsuko?" said Keena.
"And food. Maybe pizza." said Gavin.
Mitsuko laugh, "That's a little too demanding."
"Keena-kins flew through a nuke and survived." said Gavin.
"Oh yeah, there's that." said Keena, giggling a bit.
Mitsuko blinks twice, then says "Damn."
A couple of minutes later, pizza then arrives to the Mitsuko's office. Arnoul and Kanna both then also arrive, with Kanna expressing relief and happiness on their friends' safety.
"OhmyGodohmiGodohmyGod! I can't believe you fought Eiko and her baddie crew, saved Japan and kicked tons of ass!" Kanna quickly said.
"Quite amazing indeed." said Arnoul.
"Yeah…really sorry you guys couldn't join, though…but it was just in case. Turns out Eiko didn't trap us so she could attack the Academy, she just baited us and doubted us a lot." said Lily.
"Ah, that's okay, no prob." said Kanna as she munches on a slice.
"We fought off infectees, one of the baddies with a metal glove, and my girlfriend stopping a nuke by going through it. It was like a bad-ass vacation." said Gavin.
"I don't mean to brag on the whole nuke stopping fiasco, but I kinda was sort of indestructible there. Sure, I bled a lot, but that's the price of fighting." said Keena.
"I'm more curious on what Eiko could do next…knowing her, she'd think we're dead, just like that, but is she oh, so wrong." said Michie.
"She'll know we're alive, and hunt us once more, but then again, she might as well lurk once more to surprise us again." said Lily.
Keena then suddenly remembers her dream with the being of the Law of Identity and takes a bit of a deep breath.
"Guys…Eiko's not our only worry…there's someone else we have to target, and yet…it's kind of hard."
"Wait, what's that?" said Gavin.
"Another enemy?" said Lily.
"Well, this might sound weird, but…I saw the Law of Identity again…" said Keena.
"Like the one who restarted time, but ended up the events to be the same and got the Academy repaired somehow?" said Michie.
"Yeah, and…well…she told me that I pretty much am now responsible to kill Akuto."
"So…Hiroshi's not the real hero, you are?" said Kanna.
"It's kind of complicated, but I broke the cycle of being the Law of Identity as it's supposed to carry on through some sort of tradition. I decided not to go with that. But without it, the world might slowly crumble and grow unstable as a result. Me illing the Demon King is the only way we can ever have the world safe, not to mention for no one else to ever get considered to be a Demon King, either. We also only have a year to do so, otherwise…bang."
A big set of silence spreads on the group, either out of slight nervousness or deep in thought.
"I'm…sorry for bringing this up, but I might as well bring it sooner than hiding it for later...but we have tons of time to plan, train and maybe try to contact him. After a couple of months, we'll definitely get across it and fight against it together. Anybody with me?"
Gavin then stands up, "If you have to kill him, we'll still indeed back you up."
Everyone else took a while to think about it so, but then grew with confidence.
"Hopefully he'll understand, but we have no choice." said Lily.
"For the sake of me and Lily's future, all of us." said Michie.
"Um…what Lily said!" said Kanna.
"Can't reject all of you guys." said Arnoul.
"Together, we'll indeed overcome anything, and if the odds are even tough, shame on them, cause we'll still like their odds! We'll prevail, guys!" said Keena.
Everyone then gives off a cheer and share hi-fives.
Later in the night, Keena and Gavin are resting in their bed, getting close to sleep.
"So…Keena? Was Akudo really that evil?"
"Not exactly…thing is, I can easily tell the stress he had with the whole debacle. The fact that I took it a little too casually is…pretty much proving how much I could try to help."
"It's a little crazy, though, isn't it? All it takes is to find him, right?"
"All I know is that he's in Europe…don't know if he's training, or he just wanted to get the heck out of here. Not to mention he's not alone. There's also Junko, who I once told you about, being with him, also."
"So…boyfriend and girlfriend, too? Would this mean you have to kill the both of them? I mean, wouldn't she become Demon Queen, then?"
"That's…something that's been on my mind, too…the Law of Entity never told me that a Demon Queen may be added to the mix…"
"Come to think of it, I've actually heard tales about the Demon King being too busy with women to even get a proper wife."
"That's quite a notable theory…but like I said; we'll work it out when we get to it. Let's not think too much on the downside, 'kay? Gavin-gins~?"
Gavin blushes, then says "Hee, r-right~…then don't mind doing me a small favor?"
"Go ahead."
"I know we're still not the proper age to make love, but is it okay if I…grab your …breasts for a bit?"
Keena then blushes as well, slightly being nervous, but then smiles, "You got it~. It'll feel like maybe a tickle, too. Just be careful around the places where I sort of got stabbed…" she said, giggling nervously."
"Oh, I'll be smooth~. Okay, now~…"
"Wait, on one condition~."
"What's that~?"
"I think I want to try touching your…buttocks~?"
"YES~! I mean…" he then clears his throat, trying to hide it, but then says, "Ah screw it, I love you too much to resist that~."
"Aw, Gavin-gins~. Love you bunches of lots, too~!"
They then embrace and share a deep kiss.
(Green Day's "X-Kid" plays in the background)
"While the whole Academy doesn't know about our bravery back on the alternate universe of Japan, we really don't mind that. It's better to actually make students respect us a long way than simply taking so much credit. That'd make you sound like a bodacious paparazzi hog. We felt like we did the right thing as friendship, love, justice and power prevailed it. We know Eiko could try to strike back at any time. It's not an ongoing war, though. Just a battle with long breaks. Whenever they attack, we'll be ready to take them. As for Akuto…we'll also break through. However, it doesn't mean the 6 of us won't stop hanging out as much as possible, in fact, we're going to the biggest possible event ever."
Keena and Gavin both open the doors to the Student Council office as they look happy in glee as they both also pant.
"Whoa, you two sure had a workout. Is a marathon coming here or something?" said Michie.
"I'd so win in those." said Kanna.
"Of course, you do, Patrsche." said Arnoul
"…huh? That's a dog name? Let me think if it is…"
"Yeah, she's not gonna get that. Nice one, Arnoul." said Michie, chuckling.
Lily also chuckles, pecking Michie's lips, "So, what is that you want to show us, you two?"
"We didn't think it'd be possible, but Keena-kins, tell 'em!"
Keena then giggles, holding up 6 Super Bowl tickets, causing the rest to gasp in shock and awe. She then says the magic words, holding the tickets up high:
"Are you all ready for some fooooooootbaaaaaaall?!"
(song ends)
[Epilogue]
Meanwhile, in Tallinn, Estonia, at a Edelaraudtee train station, two figures enter in a train. One with brown hair and one with blue hair.
"Hm. This is kind of ironic."
"The fact that we met on a train. How condescending."
"Don't forget how you leapt over me."
"Yeah, don't try to go there…"
"It's funny how we literally have beaten up each other one time or another, yet we can't seem to separate."
"Don't make me joke about that. It's a bit of poor taste. Remember, no one here knows your true being."
"It's still sort of a drag, but something tells me that there's something up in the Academy."
"You can detect it?"
"You could say that. It's not in danger or anything, but it's defiantly strong."
"Think you know who could have such strength?"
"I dunno…but I do know said power now has the new responsibility of killing me."
"You're… serious, right?"
"Looks like Hiroshi isn't the only one after all. And he, or even she is likely not going to simply back down."
"Shall I try to interfere…Akudo?"
"Sure you can, Junko. We're officially married, after all."
They then lean in for a kiss.
SEASON 1 END
