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Guilty Crown - Sins of an Emperor

Phase 08: Summer days

Previously on Guilty Crown – Sins of an Emperor

I turned to see Haruka standing in her usual revealing home outfit before I shouted, "Don't come out looking like that! What would the neighbours think?"

She simply smiled as she began closing the door saying, "Yes, yes"

I sighed at her attitude before hefting my bag and turning to Inori saying, "Shall we go?"

Receiving a nod, we made our way to school.

Meanwhile, inside Shu's apartment.

Haruka took out her wallet and while gazing at a picture containing a light-pink haired girl, herself and a scowling brown haired boy who was obviously Shu, before nodding and then muttering. "I know… we have to protect Shu's future."

Back with Shu

I guess even this so-called power of the Kings, if I am able to protect those precious to me, it isn't really that bad despite the events that came after it. I gazed at the sky as Inori and I continued to walk to school.

Scene: Shu's apartment.

P.O.V: Shu

I had just gotten up and immediately went about packing my things for the trip, me and the club I was in, were going to.

Previously, Gai had called me to come to HQ and there, he informed me that we were having a mission out in Ooshima. Supposedly… we were going there to grab the 'rock from which everything began'.

Gai also told me to bring Souta along which was what caused me to inform them during the club meeting the other day.

Flash back starts!

I asked them to stay back as I had something to say, after waiting for everyone to leave for home and we were properly seated, I told them

"Hey, what do you guys think about going on a trip? We haven't planned anything yet and tomorrow's the start of summer vacation."

Souta and surprisingly Hare instantly agreed and since the majority wanted to do so, we began planning where to go.

After suggesting that we should go to Ooshima since it was a resort and since Gai told me that he would provide a place to stay, I told them that I had a house that belonged to my relatives and that we would be able to stay there.

Excited from the thoughts of being in a resort and that fact that Ooshima was near the ocean. Souta as president of our club readily sounded his agreement with Hare not far behind him.

With that, our trip to Ooshima was concluded and we planned to go in three days just in time for Gai's mission,

Flash back ends!

I packed my backpack outside in the living room when Haruka called out to me and asked me to open a jar that was sealed up pretty tightly.

It was then that she noticed I was packing and asked me.

"Eh? Shu you're going somewhere?"

Blinking at her question, I told her.

"Haruka… I told you yesterday that my club is going on a trip, don't you remember?"

She placed a finger under her chin as she said.

"I have a feeling you said something like that… but did you really tell me?"

I sighed as I replied, "I did!"

And I was greeted by the jar which I took, I twisted the handle and opened it with a pop before placing the opened jar on palm and offered it to Haruka who was behind me as I said.

"I won't be home for awhile as the trip will probably take three days."

I was then hugged from behind as Haruka whined.

"Eh? You'll leave me all alone to home-sit?"

I mumbled, "I can't really help it, it is a club trip after all."

She however didn't care or she simply wanted to have fun as she grabbed my head and shook it as she continued whining.

"I'll be lonely! I'll come with you!"

As she was putting her whole body's weight on my head, I began feeling it as I told her,

"Hey, you're heavy! Stop it already!"

Luckily Inori walked in just then dressed in casual clothes, this caused Haruka to stop shaking my head as she said.

"Ah, Inori-chan! Don't you think Shu's being mean leaving me all alone here?"

Receiving no answer aside from a confused stare, Haruka once more began her antics and as I stopped as soon as I said.

"That's enough already, let go!"

Inori probably went to grab her bag, Haruka then looked at me while I looked at her as she asked.

"You're going to… Ooshima, was it?"

"Yeah…"

"Is that so? Then do give dad a visit alright?"

Ahh… right, Ooshima… that's where dad's buried. I can't believe that I hadn't realized it…

Giving her a sad smile fitting the mood, I told her, "I will."

With that, she went back to the dinner table and began spreading the jar on her toast as I continued packing.

Eventually we were ready to leave and Haruka saw us off, saying good bye we made our way to the port where we met the rest of the club consisting of: Hare, Souta and Kanon who was actually a ghost member considering the number of times she's been absent to our meetings.

Souta came over and greeted the two of us as we approached them.

"Hey guys! Are you two excited as well?"

I chuckled at his enthusiasm before answering, "I guess though aren't you a little too excited?"

He simply grinned and shook his head before walking along with us to where Hare and Kanon were at.

After greetings were passed, we bought the tickets and boarded the ferry.

As they ferry departed for Ooshima, I leaned on the railings out at the deck gazing at the scenery, wondering… where on earth is this rock we're looking for going to be in Ooshima…

Before long, we arrived at Ooshima and Souta suggested that we took a group photo before disembarking.

We stood side by side with me in the middle, Inori and Hare beside me and finally Souta and Kanon beside them respectively.

The captain of the ferry was kind enough to take the photo and as Souta received his camera back, I asked for a copy of it as we exited the ferry.

The transfer done, we grabbed our bags and as we stepped onto ground again, Hare shouted.

"Ahh, the weather's great today! We're lucky it's sunny."

Nodding excitingly, Souta turned to me and asked me once more.

"So from here, we're going to your relative's holiday home?"

Feeling a bit bad that I had to lie but knowing it couldn't be helped, I answered.

"Y-yeah, I used to live around here when I was a kid." Well not really a lie but we never had a holiday home or any relatives that had a holiday home here.

He slapped me on my back as he said, "Awesome! You've really save us some trouble."

I gave him an annoyed glare for the slap before shrugging and led the way that Gai told me our place of residence would be.

As we walked along the path, I smiled as I recalled what happened after Gai and I had our talk and he informed me of the plan.

Flash back start!: a week after the incident with Arisa

I was about to leave when I met Ayase along the way, we greeted each other and began chatting about what's been going on.

I told her that Inori and I were dealing with school just fine though I noted that hype about Inori coming to our school died pretty quickly.

Ayase thought about it for awhile before telling me.

"It's probably just that, a simple hype. it's pretty normal for them to die quickly as they get used to whatever is causing the hype."

I shrugged as I commented, "I guess…"

I then asked her about the mission at Ooshima and what she was going to be doing, she told me that she and Tsugumi would be scouting around the area for any potential issues.

"I see… by the way, Ayase?"

She stopped as I hoped this wouldn't sound rude, i asked, "If you don't mind me asking, how did your legs end up like that?"

She reddened and before she could get mad at me, I quickly said.

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I'm just being too curious for my own good."

She calmed down and looked at me before telling me.

"Shu… you do know the saying that curiosity killed the cat right?"

I looked down, feeling bad as I assumed that Ayase disliked talking about it and didn't want to start now.

"Sorry, just forget I asked."

She stopped me from moving before telling me to help push the wheelchair as she began.

"No, its okay, It happened ten years ago… "

Ten years ago? But that was when-..

"Yes as you may have remembered that was also the year when Lost Christmas occurred. I was out shopping with my parents that day; we were going to have dinner at a restaurant afterwards when it happened. When 'it' began, and everyone was in chaos, my parents and I were amidst of it. My parents were moving along with the crowd as they were trying to bring me to a safe place when suddenly a building collapsed and the rubble killed most of the crowd… My parents were also victims."

I paused in step as I heard Ayase began crying, I listened silently as she continued her tale.

"A beam from the building crashed onto me and smashed the bones in my legs into fractures… eventually GHQ arrived and I was brought to their hospital...They tried and used all sorts of methods but were unable to heal my legs thus causing my paralysis. They informed me after I got out of shock after hearing my parents were dead, that they were unsuccessful, the virus had apparently gone into my leg's through the wound and caused an infection that they were able to stop but the virus had prevented my legs from ever moving… and that is the reason why I'm using this... "

I felt bad as Ayase was still crying, and bent down and placed in her a hug telling her that I was sorry, that I didn't mean to bring up such painful memories. I even felt her grabbing onto a fistful of my shirt… I was sympathetic and felt bad about Ayase's situation though she would've probably told me she didn't want any pity.

Eventually, she calmed down and blushed probably embarrassed by the weakness she showed in front of me.

"Don't ever tell anyone about this! Or else…"

… She looked so cute with the glare on her face while it was red with embarrassment. Shaking my head from those thoughts, I focused on what she said and assumed that she meant her crying; I then assured her.

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone… Thanks for telling me about what happened." I then gave her a smile before moving back to push her once more missing the blush on her face.

With that, we continued on, aimlessly walking around the HQ while stopping at random places.

I asked her as we viewed a training exercise Oogumo and Arugo were having with the other Undertaker members.

"Hey Ayase?"

"Hmm?"

I took a deep breath before asking.

"What exactly made you join the Undertakers? Or more like why did everyone join? I can't believe that all of you were like me and decided that I didn't want to go on with my ordinary life knowing what I could be doing."

She shook her head chuckling at me,

Well that's a relief, at least she's cheered up now, I was afraid that she was going to be depressed still from the story telling she did earlier.

She then told me, "You'll have to ask them on your own, their reasons are theirs to tell… I joined the Undertakers because Gai gave me a purpose to continue on living, he gave me legs to stand on once more."

"I see…"

As we reached the exit of the base, I turned to Ayase once more and thanked her before apologizing once more for causing unwanted memories to surface once more.

It was then that I thought to myself… Gai did say that this power of mine… at its peak would be able to open up the realm of the gods… if so, would there be a Void that could possibly heal Ayase's legs? Considering that the unparallel power these Voids seemed to have I hoped that was the case… No, I knew that would indeed be possible.

With that in mind, I looked at Ayase seriously who seemed surprised at the serious expression I had.

I told her, "Ayase… one day, I will heal your legs. With this power I have, one day I might just pull out a Void that would be able to do so, until then I promise you that I will do my best to find a Void that will allow you to walk once more."

She was shocked by my statement before giving me a sincere smile and told me.

"Shu… Thanks"

Giving her one last smile and a wave, I went on home with the promise I made echoing my mind.

Flash back End!

My smile turned wistful as I recalled the promise I made and we reached our destination, I looked at the 'home' and couldn't help but think that it was a huge! Really, it seemed to be more of mansion than anything.

And as we entered Kanon and Hare gasped as they saw how luxurious the place was.

Kanon then asked me, "Ouma-kun, what does your relatives do for a living?"

I nervously answered while rubbing the back of my neck, "Sorry, it's been quite some time since I've spoken with them, I forgot…" I then turned to Inori and asked her how Gai managed to get this place. She replied…

"The Kuhouin group prepared this for us."

"I see…"

Damn Arisa must be really rich to be able to afford this… just as I thought that, Souta who was busy taking out something from his bag said.

"I see you two are getting along as always Leave that for when you're home."

Don't tell me…

I quirked a brow as I asked him.

"What do you mean?"

He stood up and turned to face us as he said, "Well aren't you guys living together?"

Kanon and Hare gasped as Kanon looked at Souta and asked.

"What? What're you talking about?"

Souta grinned as he answered, "I saw it happen! The two of them were going home together."

He then appeared in front of me in a blink of an eye and held out a recorder asking in an 'official' voice.

"Lemme ask! Is this the start of a romance for you two?"

I leveled an annoyed stare as I told him.

"No, Inori and I aren't in any kind of relationship at all. She simply had family issues and-"

Before I could continue giving out the so-called cover story I had, Souta returned the recorder saying.

"Yeah, yeah. I don't need your excuses."

He then turned to Hare and Kanon as he told them.

"Let's leave the happy couple alone."

As he was about to leave through the door carrying a small bag shouting.

"Now it's time for the beach!"

Kanon called out to him as he was, "Hang on! What about getting unpacked?"

He simply grinned as he said, "We can do that later! We're at a resort, so let's make most of it!"

While Kanon shouted his name, I simply chuckled as I gazed at Kanon chasing Souta who ended up leading us to the beach.

Kanon finally gave up when Souta cannonball into the sea and went to the changing rooms along with Inori and Hare.

I simply changed into my trunks and took the beach umbrella along with a blanket to find a spot to place them.

Eventually I decided on a spot and began setting up the umbrella before placing the blanket.

As I did so, I began to think…

Souta and I aren't really close are we… he seems jealous for some reason yet doesn't know how to read the mood sometimes though I'm one to talk considering I had the same problem despite it being worse if what Hare said was true all along.

I looked at the ocean under the shade of the umbrella when suddenly Hare came up to me and called out my name.

I looked at her and a blush quickly grew on my face… Hare was leaning down a bit and with the bikini she had on, I could easily see her cleavage. I quickly turned aside only to be pulled by Hare out to sea and the limb she had grabbed onto to pull me was in contact with her body causing me to blush even more.

If I had paid attention to Hare's expression I would've seen a victorious one but alas I was too preoccupied with thinking about my current situation.

Eventually however, Kanon came up to us with a beach ball and Hare finally let go of my hand as we began playing around in the sea, either simply splashing water at each other or using the beach ball.

As Hare and Kanon ran away from me using my feet to splash water at them, I noticed Souta putting up a camera and taking pictures of Inori, I sighed at his admiration but simply continued playing with Hare and Kanon as Inori didn't seem to mind.

As I took a break to get a drink from the nearby stall, I was surprised to meet Arugo, Shibunji and Oogumo enjoying by themselves. I gave them a nod as I walked passed them and bought the drinks and Takoyaki that Hare and Kanon wanted respectively

I then saw a florist and remembered that Haruka had reminded me to visit dad's grave. Giving the treats to Hare and Kanon, I told them.

"I'll be busy with something for awhile, so go on ahead without me alright?"

Receiving curious nods I left for the florist, I noticed that Souta was also gone but shrugged it off thinking that he was probably out somewhere taking scenic photos.

As I purchased a bouquet of flowers, I headed for the dad's grave… On my way there, I saw two figures and as they grew nearer, I noticed that they were Ayase and Tsugumi!

Ayase seemed to be covering her face with her hat as Tsugumi laughed about something as she pushed Ayase's wheelchair.

I approached them and I swore that when Ayase noticed me, she actually blushed and used the hat to cover more of her face.

"Hey Ayase, Tsugumi."

Tsugumi was wearing a maid's outfit paired with cat ears, she grinned before greeting back, "Hello Shu, don't you think that Ayase's outfit suits her?"

I took in Ayase's dress and had to say as I smiled, "Yeah, It suits her well."

Tsugumi smiled at my answer as she continued to tease Ayase. "See? Even Shu thinks so!"

Ayase finally had it and shouted, "Tsugumi!-"As she turned around, her hat flew from her grasp and I managed to grab a hold of it before it flew away. I walked towards them and passed the hat to Ayase who mumbled out "Thanks."

I smiled at her shyness or was it embarrassment again as I told her, "No problem."

She then noticed that I was carrying flowers and quirked a brow asking, "Flowers?"

I grew solemn as I took a look at the flowers I held before I answered, "I'm visiting my father's grave."

She seemed to have felt bad about asking what the flowers were for, thinking she had brought up bad memories as she gasped placing a hand over her mouth before apologizing.

I smiled at her antics before telling her, "It's alright, I don't really remember much about my father… "My eyes widened as pain shot through my head, placing a hand on my forehead, I began having flashes once more.

Flash!

A boy found, looking weak and dead to the world

Flash!

A church… and fire all around

Flash!

Blood…

I was then shaken out of my state by Ayase who looked concerned and asked me if there was anything wrong.

I smiled weakly saying that it was nothing but she continued asking if I was really okay

We then heard a cough and Tsugumi looked at us impishly before saying.

"You know… you too really are acting like a couple right now, what with Aya-nee fussing over you like that, Shu."

Ayase and I blushed before turning our heads in sync and looked at each other before blushing a bit brighter and turning away.

Tsugumi laughed at our embarrassment and my episode was forgotten as Ayase berated Tsugumi for teasing her, I smiled at their antics before noting that the sun was going to be setting soon and that I had to be going.

I bid them goodbye and good luck smiling at Ayase one last time before leaving for the cemetery.

Arriving at the cemetery, it was easy to find out which grave was the one I was looking for as it was situated near the cliff, overlooking the sea.

The name inscribed onto the cross tomb was: Ouma Kurosu… Dad…

I placed the flowers on to the tomb when I heard someone approaching and saw it was Gai, he then said as he looked at the tomb

"Doctor Ouma Kurosu…"

I was surprised that Gai seemed to know him as I asked him so.

He answered. "He was a professor at the old Tennouzu University. He was also the number one authority on the Apocalypse Virus."

My eyes widened as I exclaimed, "Eh? Is that true?"

Gai looked at me as if I was stupid before saying, "Why don't you know this?"

I looked at the tomb once more before placing a hand on my neck and saying, "At home, we don't really talk about that kind of thing. I did hear that he was Haruka's teacher, though."

"Haruka?"

I surprised at the reaction as I commented, "Eh? You didn't know? She's my mother… I thought you'd know considering Inori did."

Seeing that he didn't reply, I continued…

"In any case, I don't remember much about my father…since he died 10 years ago… "

"Was it Lost Christmas? Everything changed since that day."

I thought about asking Gai about my memory flashes but decided not to and questioned something else instead.

"Why did you come here though? I doubt you're here to visit graves."

He closed his eyes giving a nod before telling me to follow him.

He led me to another part of the cemetery that was overlooking some kind of stairway. As Gai pointed in that direction, I noticed something.

"Is that a shrine?"… Are we're going to visit a shrine?

He passed me a binocular of sorts and as I saw through it, I noticed laser sensors on the shrine entrance.

"Why are there laser sensors in a place like that?"

"It's GHQ's secret facility, and the item we're aiming for is there… the rock from which everything began."

Before I could ask what exactly does it do, Gai told me.

"It's something that we have to get our hands on more than anything else right now."

Whoa it must really be important if Gai had that kind of serious look on his face.

He then told me, "The key to this plan are you and the Void you extract. You understand, right?"

"Souta… His Void is a camera though, what does it do?"

Once again, Gai smiles that 'you'll have to find out yourself' smile before telling me.

"The mission commences at 2200 hours, bring him at this area at that time." He pointed to an area on a digital map he brought up.

I nodded my head before jerking as I said, "Wait a minute, how am I supposed to do that?"

Gai smirked before saying, "I hear he's a fan of Egoist, use some bait."

With that he left me there, thinking…

Use some bait? Does that mean he was suggesting that I should use Inori to drag Souta out?... but isn't there some other way?... I can't possibly subject Souta to the same treatment I received…

I continued wracking my mind of methods to bring him out as I sat down looking at the news from the device in my hand half-heartedly… It was almost time for the mission to begin and I haven't even decided on a course of action yet…

Suddenly Souta who was unpacking stuff behind me began.

"Hey Shu."

I turned to face him, "Huh?"

"Is there really nothing going on between you and Inori-chan?"

I frowned not knowing where was this leading to as I answered.

"I told you didn't I? There's nothing going on with me and Inori."

I was surprised by the seriousness in his voice when he stated.

"If there's really nothing, then I'm going for Inori-chan."

Conflicted I wrecked my mind for any solution other than to use Gai's options because what he just said made me more tempted to give into that method and simply use Inori as bait.

As soon as I had that thought, I quickly smacked myself and shook my head to get rid of such thoughts.

I stood up and went up to Souta: I then said, "Souta, come follow me for a walk."

Souta blinked and looked weary of what I was up to since I suggested that just as he mentioned he was going for Inori. I put a smile to put him at ease, and then he shrugged and gave me a nod before getting up and following me out of the house.

As we walked, we chatted about various things: from his affections for Inori to how we felt about each other's attitude. We both agreed that despite our initial dislike, I began to get used to his attitude but right now it was in a neutral state where I can say he is a friend but not a close one.

He then asked me as we got near a bench, "Hey Shu, if you and Inori aren't in a relationship, what is she to you…"

I paused in my step as I began thinking.

… What is Inori to me, certainly not a girlfriend… though despite that she makes it hard for people to hate her sometimes with how awkward she is with normal life; one would feel like they'd want to protect her… I guess, she's simply a…-

"Inori… is kinda of a surrogate sister of mine I guess or at least that's what I think."

Souta was surprised at my answer probably not expecting that was how I felt about her, but it was true. Rather liking Inori… I like-…

Shaking my head from thinking about that at this time, I took a look at my watch and saw that it was 2130 hours. And since we were kinda of isolated, I got near to Souta who blinked as he looked at me confused at why I was approaching him.

As I got near enough, a blue runic circle that began to glow with an azure aura appeared on the ground and I muttered loud enough for Souta to hear.

"Sorry about this Souta."

Ahh how many times have I apologized to people for using their hearts like this…

I grabbed Souta before he hit the ground as I took a closer look at his Void.

It was a futuristic camera with sliver plates on its side, I aimed it at an innocent looking tree and put a bit of pressure on the shutter as a digital panel appeared over my eyes and it was used as the sight for the camera.

I press the shutter and a flash like that of a normal camera shone and I heard a gasp.

I placed the Void down as I saw a camouflage cloak get taken off and Ayase appeared along with Tsugumi who was rubbing her eyes.

"Sorry Tsugumi didn't know you were there."

Suddenly, the rest of the Undertaker members popped up and I blinked as I passed Souta on to Oogumo who took him without any complaint.

Arugo however told me, "You know that you shouldn't have taken his Void out in the open like this."

Rubbing my head, feeling a bit sheepish as I could've brought Souta somewhere no one could've seen us but since the place was pretty isolated and secure, I guess everything worked out alright in the end.

Gai appeared along with Inori and informed us, "I guess you decided that you wanted to use some other method than the one given to you, regardless of how. Good job… Now let's begin the operation."

Rolling my eyes at his comment, I glanced to my side as Ayase was beside me and she asked me softly as the rest of the group followed Gai.

"Hey Shu…"

I turned towards her as I responded.

"Hmm?"

"Do really feel that way about Inori? Just as a simple surrogate sister?"

I was taken aback not realizing that they must've heard our conversation earlier, I calmed down quickly though as I didn't say or had anything to say that I wouldn't want them to hear. Seeing that Ayase was still waiting for my answer, I replied as sincerely as I could.

"Yes, that is how I see Inori, nothing more than that."

I could've been wrong but I swore I heard a relived sigh coming from Ayase as she smiled shyly before going over to follow the group ahead of us with Tsugumi waving at us to hurry.

I smiled briefly before narrowing my eyes and focused on the mission.

Just as we were about to enter through the shrine gate that had the laser sensors, Tsugumi went off and not too long after she went away, the sensors were disabled and we continued on with our way.

But before that, Arugo, Ayase and Shibunji left the group with Arugo going ahead and knocking out any sentries he'd come across while Ayase and Shibunji went to join Tsugumi.

Though before Ayase left, she muttered to me.

"Be careful and be sure to come back in one piece."

I gave her a smile before we made our way to the entrance of a military building.

There Oogumo brought Souta over to a safe space as Gai ordered me.

"Shu, use the Void and take a shot." He gestured to the locked gate.

I looked confused but shrugged and simply followed the order, hefting up the Void and aiming at the Gate; I took the shot and as the flash cleared from my vision I was surprised.

The gate… it was unlocked all of a sudden, I looked at the Void I held in my hands as I concluded.

"So… This Void is one that opens/unlocks objects. Heh pretty interesting for a camera."

Gai along with me and Inori then entered the facility…

Scene change: Meanwhile on the other side of the facility

A man dressed in a white priest's outfit approached the backdoor and a guard was shot in the head as he nearly exclaimed.

"Sorry Keido-!"

The priest who we now know to be Keido took out a security card and swiped it through the reader and the panel read: Ouma Kurosu.

"I'm simply a spirit passing through."

Scene change: Back with Shu.

P.O.V: Shu

The alarm suddenly sounded for no reason as I checked if I missed a sensor or not, Gai cursed beneath his breath as he told Inori and I to hurry up as we began to run with him leading the way.

The security system consisting of metal gates closing the path of the hallway began falling down from the ceiling but that was quickly remedied when I simply shot the gate and it disappeared back up to the ceiling as we continued to run.

As we were moving, I heard movement behind me and quickly twisted my body which was fortunate as a bullet shot pass where I was standing earlier.

The soldier who shot at me had his gun shot from his hand and received a flying knee kick courtesy of Inori.

Scene change: With Keido

Keido had entered some kind of elaborate room that had pillars protruding out in different patterns, he then held up the same key card he used to get in the facility as red laser sensors began scanning the card and the room began trembling.

Scene Change: Back with Shu

P.O.V: Shu

You know… I wonder why Souta's heart would manifest as a camera that can unlock things.

I must've voiced out that thought as Gai commented.

"I could care less about why but it is useful as it can open even this kind of thing."

He then gestured to the interior of the room we reached and asked me to take a shot

Feeling a bit awkward at being asked to take a shot of a room which had pillars protruding through the wall in various patterns, I simply went on with the idea and hoped that Gai wasn't being an ass and tricking me.

A flash and the pillars began receding to reveal a room in front of us that had a monitor and a stand.

Gai began walking towards it so I followed with Inori closely behind.

The stand which was in a shape of a pillar had a slot on it that was empty showing that it used to store something in it.

I noticed the screen had red words on it and it read, " It is unfortunate-"

Before I could even read what it said, Gai had taken out a pistol in a fit of rage and shot at the screen, cracking it causing it to go blank.

Looking at him, I saw that he was outraged at something and cursed.

He muttered, "It had to be you, Keido…"

He then turned towards us and announced. "We're withdrawing."

Gai in a bad mood told Inori and I to return to the house along with Souta who hasn't woken up yet, thankfully.

Bidding him along with the rest good bye, me and Inori then made our way to the house and after putting Souta on his futon; I bid Inori good night before entering mine and fall asleep.

The next two days passed very quickly, when Souta woke up the next morning, he grabbed me as we headed for breakfast and asked me what happened.

I told him that he fainted all of a sudden probably the sudden change in location and his body was just getting used to it.

Though he was skeptical about it, he believed me in the end and I mentally apologized once more for using him like that.

That afternoon, Souta confessed to Inori and unfortunately Inori turned him down saying that she belonged to one person only and Souta who had cried then told her, " Ahh I see…" before running off and sulking for the rest of the day… I guess due to her life debt to Gai, she isn't looking for a relationship at the moment?... Who knows…

Before I could even go talk to him, he just revived all of a sudden with a new vigor announcing to me that he would be doing everything he could to steal the affections Inori had for whoever she belonged to.

Sweatdropping, I told him. "Well… good luck with that, "and headed to the showers where I thought about my case with Ayase, did I want to pursue something with her?

As I was pondering about that, I didn't notice someone in front of me until I bumped into her, it was Hare and it seemed that she had just gotten out of the hot springs, drinking milk as she dried off.

The collision caused the milk to be spilled on to her as her bath robe came undone slightly, as she was rubbing her head, I blushed at her state before giving her my towel and asking her to use it before turning around.

Apologizing for not watching where I was going, Hare dried up the spilled milk on her before returning the towel to me, blushing for some reason.

I coughed and told her that I would go and get another towel while putting this one to the laundry and quickly left, not noticing the disappointed face she made as I made to leave.

I cursed myself for not paying attention and thinking about my friends that way… I quickly grabbed another towel and showered before going to bed and leaving the world of consciousness as I thought about the future and what it held.

Timeskip: two days later

Scene change: on the ferry back to Tokyo.

We were now on our way back; Inori and I were by the deck leaning on the railings as we gazed at the seagulls flying above us.

I asked Inori, "What exactly are Voids? I know you told me about it in general already but the more I experience it the less I understand."

I looked at my right hand as I continued, " I feel like I should know the origin of voids, after all with this right hand of mine, I'm already touching the very hearts of those precious to me."

I looked at Inori who looked away… So she doesn't know either.

I returned my gaze down to the sea before Inori began.

"Gai once told me, that the shapes of the Voids change with the shape of the owner's heart."

I looked at my right hand once more as I muttered to myself as I heard that particular piece of information.

"So… the shapes of a Void can change, interesting..."

I looked at Inori as I asked, "Then does that mean, if I make more connections with others, will my own power change? "

Inori shook her head before saying, "I don't know but maybe…"

I sighed before giving her a nod to show my thanks and returned to watching the scenery as we continued to return to Tokyo…

Scene change: back on Ooshima.

Keido was in front of Ouma Kurosu's grave once more as he murmured.

"The double grief of a lost bliss is to recall its happy hour in pain."

He was carrying a cylinder that contained a blue shiny rock that resembled the crystals found on the victims of the Apocalypse Virus…

He then muttered." Kurosu… I'm not stopping." As he left the place, an eerie wind blew across the grave.

That's it for this chapter, as usual comment on what you like or what you didn't =P More importantly, today marks the end of Guilty Crown anime!

What were your thoughts on the final episode? Ah before i continue, those who have NOT watched the latest(last) episode of Guilty Crown should not continue on reading unless you want to be victims to spoilers.

I was certainly surprised to find out that Daryl was using some kind of experimental device that actually uses his Void/Heart as the power source which if I'm not mistaken allowed him to generate his Void's ability through his Endlave!

Funny thing is, when Mana started singing = my comp crashed all of a sudden . I lol'ed

When Mana went over to Shu and hugged him and got pushed away, I was actually expecting a more severe Yandere moment but meh~

By the way, can someone explain something to me? O.o i was under the assumption that Souta's Void could unlock anything but apparently in ep 19 and this last episode... Shu used it to actually disintegrate things...

Shu finally shows that he too can pull out Voids from a distance using those web/lines that come out from his arm.

I actually lol'd and was a bit freaked out seeing Kenji's death face...

Ayase's New Endlave can fly! And it also apparently is able to shoot out two DRAGOONS.

I have to say though... The fight between Gai and Shu was... really really disappointing! I mean they just traded a few blows before Shu made a shallow cut on his right side and he just dies like that =.="

Gai... was acting like Lelouch! -.-

And Mana and Gai dies/vanishes THE EXACT SAME WAY LIKE THEY DID B4 IN EPISODE 12... really? I didn't expect that to be honest...

I was a bit creeped out and sympathetic when I watched Inori walked over aimlessly, looking for Shu... How'd she get blind? O.o was it the virus that covered over half her body?...

I have to say I was pretty happy to see the concern and worry, Ayase showed towards Shu when she knew he was still inside the collapsing building, wished they showed the reunion scene and also the reactions of everyone when they heard the news of Inori's fate...

I HAVE to say I was screaming excitedly when i found out that what i told my friend came true!: Shu sacrificing himself to save the world from a disaster ( the virus) and Inori sacrifices herself to save him.

Fyu-Neru and whoever his partner is has kids! . so cute, lol.

Shu apparently lost his right arm again =.=" Did he really get rid of everyone's Void O.o along with his?...

His blind... Geh didn't like that part but have to say, it could've been worst =P

Spoken enough =.=" anyways, do tell on what did you think about this episode and what could've been better/worse =P