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Guilty Crown - Sins of an Emperor

Phase 12: Resonance

Previously on Guilty Crown – Sins of an Emperor

Her eyes widened as she finally registered the song, she then began muttering.

"No… not this song… that person will be awakened!"

The song then began to grow louder and faster

Scene change: throughout Tokyo

Everywhere… people began having crystals on their bodies as they screamed in panic. People who had crystals all over their bodies soon broke and were carried up into the sky by the strong wind that was present…

Scene Change: With Shu

P.O.V: Shu

I finally got to grips with the images I saw, I looked up in the sky seeing things floating up along with Hare who was right beside me watching as well…

I muttered, "What the fuck is going on…"

Scene change: crash site of the plane Gai's squad was on.

Inori, who had been unconscious due to the crash, woke up hearing Gai screaming and quickly made her way out of the plane and saw Gai on the ground kneeling in pain.

As he began to pant due to the pain he was feeling, Inori asked worriedly.

"Gai… don't tell me you're-"

Gai dissuaded her saying, "No, this isn't…

Scene change: Control centre where Major General Yan is at.

The officers and workers manning their stations were all slowly being covered by crystals as they began screaming and struggling, even Dan was being affected by the resonance as he shouted in disbelief.

"What the hell is this?"

Suddenly a shadow loomed over him and he turned to face his back only to see an Endlave attempting to crash into the centre.

It landed and used its right hand to punch through the window screen nearly hitting Dan, the right hand then reached towards Major General Yan and Emily as a blade came out of the limb and was placed at Major General Yan's throat.

Yan was sweating as he could feel the steel of blade mere inches away from his throat, he addressed the Endlave.

"T-terrorists, eh? State your conditions? What do you want? I'm GHQ's supreme commander-"

He was interrupted when the pilot of the Endlave began.

"Unit number 823. It's the same number as my birthday…" the pilot? It was surprisingly Daryl Yan, and when his father didn't react he continued.

"You don't get it?" as the Endlave's eyes narrowed, "I see… you don't even understand."

He pointed the blade at Emily was leaning on his father in fright. Daryl then shouted as he pointed his gun at them.

"You two are obscene!" and fired mercilessly.

After that incident with Daryl, Keido came into the room along with various officers and soldiers who were unaffected by the virus due to the vaccine they took on Segai's orders.

Keido takes out a device and began announcing to all members of GHQ…

"This is Keido Shuuichirou, chief of GHQ's Anti Bodies unit. I'm afraid that Major General Yan has died tragically today in a surprise terrorist attack."

Daryl despite his words earlier was crying in regret for what he did as Rowan tried to console him saying, "You worked hard, lieutenant."

Keido continued his announcement, "In accordance with military regulations, as the highest-ranking official at the scene, I will be assuming command of all units."

Over the entire area, members of the Undertakers along with citizens from all around Tokyo listened as Keido began.

"These terrorist have launched a despicable large-scale viral attack against the entire Kanto region… This is a level 1 state of emergency."

Haruka who had been brought to the room by Segai was then made to sit by a desk as Keido announced.

"As of this moment, all military personnel are under the Anti Bodies' command."

Segai then pointed a gun at the back of Haruka's head as he began, "We'll avail ourselves of your help as well, Dr. Ouma."

All of a sudden, Dan who was previously on the ground playing dead, stood up and ran at Segai shouting, " Don't you dare!" and punched him, easily knocking Segai down to the ground before grabbing him by the collar.

Haruka took the chance and ran away grabbing her tablet device, Keido who quickly noticed her escape pointed a gun at her shouting.

"Haruka! Stop!" but didn't fire as he knew he needed her for the future.

Dan who now had Segai by the collar raised a fist as he shouted.

"How dare you point your gun at a woman? I expected more from you, Scarface!"

Segai simply grinned as he said, "A bit slow, aren't you? I expected more from you from the very beginning."

Dan then heard the clocking of a gun and looked down and saw Segai's gun pointed at where his heart was. Then, Segai pulled the trigger without hesitation instantly killing Dan.

Haruka, who heard the gunshot, looked back briefly before continuing on with her escape… Meanwhile Segai was taking a picture of Dan when Keido came by carrying the cylinder and informed him.

"Time to move, Major Segai." as an officer scanned his hand opening the door for Keido to enter.

Segai stood up and voiced, "Yes, Sir."

Scene Change: Tennouzu High School

P.O.V: Shu

After Hare and I went back into the building, an announcement was then made…

"At approximately 3:40 pm, a terrorist group calling itself the Undertakers carried out a large-scale attack at Haneda Airport using a virus. In response, the government has issued a special contagion alert."

My eyes widened at that piece of information as I muttered loudly, "Well that's obviously false news… Gai and the rest would never have done that…Bioterrorism is something even I know Gai wouldn't resort to..."

Standing up from my seat by the stairs, I went out of the building, excusing myself to Hare before quickly took out my phone and called Ayase.

She picked up as I asked.

"Ayase! What's happening? Why are they announcing that a Virus was used by us?"

"Shu…"

I became silent as I heard her desperate yet sad voice.

"They've taken us all down… Gai didn't want to involve you in the mission… Inori went with Gai to infiltrate the place but it seems that was a trap… everyone is separated and we're all in a bad state…"

My eyes widened and I was angry yet worried so I couldn't help shouting, "What about you, are you alright? Why didn't Gai bring me along? I thought the mission was supposed to be tomorrow!"

"SHU!" I instantly quieted as she continued.

"At the time, I thought it was sensible… Gai told me that he didn't want you to experience the horror of ending someone's life again… I just didn't want you to worry about us, which was why I didn't tell you… Sorry"

Despite her muffled attempt to hide it, I could easily hear her sniffling… that caused me to turn worried as I asked,

"Hey… are you alright? Is Tsugumi with you?"

"Yeah, she's here. Right now we're both hiding in a warehouse, we're both are still okay, no injuries… Shu are you mad at me for not telling you about this?"

I let out a sigh of relief before narrowing my eyes and said.

"I'm still a bit miffed about it but I can't stay angry at you for long, you were only looking out for me and for that I'm happy… Ayase, I'll be going to where you are, so stay safe till then, okay? Know that, I wouldn't be able to bear living without you."

I heard her gasp before she said, "Shu… Thank you, but don't worry about us, it's Gai and Inori that are in trouble, go save them and our chances of surviving will increase."

Immediately I wanted to deny saying that Ayase was more important to me but the logical part of mind stopped me from doing so and I realized that Ayase was right, saving Gai would help the morale of the group while Inori as guilty as I am to admit it has the best Void at the moment which would help the situation most…

I gave out a resigned sigh as I told Ayase.

"Alright, I'll listen to your advice but right afterwards, I'll coming for you, no excuses okay?"

I could definitely see the smile on Ayase's face as she replied,

"And I'll be waiting for your arrival, see you… Shu."

With that I closed my phone and began thinking what I could do to reach Gai and Inori safely, I eventually thought of an idea, just as an announcement rang. I hope this works…

"A special contagion alert has been issued. All students who have yet to evacuate, please move to your designated shelter blocks."

"Shu…"

I turned back to see Hare standing with a worried glance, I gave her a little smile as I asked her.

"Hey Hare, mind following me to the P.A room for awhile?"

She seemed unsure but agreed in the end.

We met with Fyu-Neru in the hallways and I asked Hare to help me hold on to it as one of its legs was apparently broken.

As we continued to make our way to the P.A room, I had a conversation with Tsugumi through Fyu-Neru and she was briefing me on their positions along with how we were getting there, it seems that although there weren't any more available vehicles back at base there was a military squadron quite near to the school and we could 'borrow' one of their vehicles for a while.

Hare looked confused and I told her that I'd explain later on.

We reached and entered the P.A room and I grabbed the mike after starting up the system.

I began my announcement.

"Um, I know this is a bad time but I have a favour to ask from the following people: Kuhouin Arisa, Tamadate Souta, Kusama Kanon and finally if you can hear this, Samukawa Yahiro… will all you please meet up with me in the film club room? Thanks, that's all."

I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding as I faced Hare who just sent me a confused look to which I told her that we should be heading back and I would explain as soon as the rest got there.

Arriving at the hideout, Hare and I sat by the stairs waiting for the rest of the people I had asked to come.

I prayed that they would get here quicker, who knows what might be happening with Ayase and the rest.

My prayers were answered as Souta followed by Arisa and Kanon had arrived.

They got settled as I was about to begin my explanation along with the real favor… I wonder did Yahiro hear the announcement… would he even come if he had heard it…

Scene change: Haneda Airport Control room

"The leader, Tsutsugami Gai, is on the run with one accomplice." An officer reported as he watched the video feed showing Gai with Inori who was shooting soldiers from a corner.

"The Undertakers' remaining arsenal consists of one large trailer, one Endlave, a fighting force of about eight people west of the terminal.

Officer Rowan who heard the report, smiled as he commented. "They've completely lost their chain of command now."

He turned to a woman on his right and asked, "Where's the chief."

She answered, "He has just arrived in Roppongi."

Scene change: A building located in Roppongi.

Keido was walking through a hallway with two guards wearing visors behind him. He was holding the cylinder.

He eventually arrived in a room that seemed to be a library. Segai was already there waiting, as Keido came closer to the center of the room, Segai reported.

"It seems that the Undertakers' forces are concentrated at Haneda."

Keido made no comment and simply placed the cylinder down and suddenly the floor below them glowed.

Keido murmured as he gazed at the now glowing cylinder, "It is time to cross the river of lamentation…"

"Mana…"

Scene change: Back with Shu

P.O.V: Shu

As expected, Souta was the first to speak up.

"So… What's this 'favor,' Shu?"

Kanon commented before I could say anything, "You do know that we are under a contagion alert don't you?"

I rubbed the back of my head as I gave a wry smile saying, "Yeah, I know… but…"

I continued after pausing a while to gather my wits, "I want… no, I need to go to Haneda."

Arisa muttered, "To the airport?" in an incredulous voice before shouting

"The virus is out there, you know!"

I looked at them with a serious gaze and said, "There are people in Haneda whom I care for… I can't just leave them there."

I gritted my teeth as I said, "But I can't do it alone… Although, if could get your help, it might be possible."

Yahiro suddenly entered the room saying, "So you intend to use people like tools just like last time, huh?"

Amidst, their cries of surprise, I was clenching my fists due to Yahiro's statement… I knew that it was true… I was using them as tools but I don't really have any other choice? I just have bear with this guilt and try.

Souta then asked Yahiro, "What do you mean, 'tools'?"

Yahiro looked at me as he said, "Good question, why don't you ask Shu over there. Maybe he'll tell you."

I sighed knowing this would take quite some time…

Scene Change: Back at Haneda Airport.

Gai and Inori were running through a corridor with Gai falling behind Inori. All of a sudden, Gai falls to the floor.

Inori notices and goes back as he muttered in pain.

"Mana… we're doing this again?"

Inori kneeled down to face Gai as she suggested,

"Gai, I could stop this…"

Gai shook his head as he said, "It's too late, at this point, and the crystallization has gone too far. Even your blood won't be able to stop this."

Inori didn't mean her blood, which she explained,

"No, I meant I could sing that song…"

Suddenly footsteps were heard and Inori quickly reacted and pushed the person to the wall before bringing a knife up to the person's throat.

The person dropped a tablet device before shouting in confusion.

"Inori?'

Inori looked up and saw it was Haruka, she quickly let go of her grip and sheathed her knife.

Haruka let out a sigh before giving Inori a worried look as she began.

"I have a lot of questions for you, but for now tell me this… Where is Shu?"

Inori looked down as she shook her head.

Gai from behind Inori began standing up as he informed Haruka.

"Don't worry; He should be safe back at school. We left him behind." He then began panting in pain as Haruka let out a relived sigh.

Inori then said something surprising, "But… he'll come, I'm sure that… as soon as he finds out… Shu will…"

Scene change: Back with Shu.

P.O.V: Shu

I hoped this wouldn't end badly as Arisa asked, "Might I ask what exactly did he mean by 'tools'?"

Kanon also added in a question of her own, "Who is it that you have to go save, even when it's this dangerous?"

Before I could even reply, Souta suddenly butted in as well, "Don't tell me it's Inori? Is it?"

Hare, bless her heart, she began telling them not to gang up on me…

She then looked at me as she continued saying, "I'm sure Shu will answer you…"

I breathed out a sigh before closing my eyes briefly and began thinking… what would Gai do in this situation… Would he manipulate them into doing what he wants… would he simply force them to join him without taking no for an answer…

I smacked myself mentally… why the hell was I thinking about what Gai would do… I'm me not him…

Just as I came to that obvious conclusion, Kanon commented.

"There's no time, we have to run!"

Souta however still wanted to know what was going on, saying. "Tell us what's going on, Shu! We're friends aren't we?"

I smiled softly… yes Souta, I guess we are… I stood up from my seat and began to say stopping Arisa from telling me once more that I had to answer their questions.

I turned to Hare who was still beside me holding on to Fyu-Neru… I began approaching her while getting my wits together hoping that this would go well as I softly told her.

"Hare… What I'm about to do to you might be a bit scary… but its okay, you won't be in any danger."

Hare looked a bit worried but her trust in me shone through her eyes as she replied.

"Go ahead."

I gave her a smile and murmured, "Thanks…" before softly plunging my hand into the glowing spot on her chest.

I could distinctly hear Souta muttered, "H-hey!" as if thinking I was going to do something perverted.

I rolled my eyes briefly before entering the spot and pulling out from within, Hare's Void.

A cybernetic-like bandage was in my hands and was still materializing as I heard Arisa exclaiming, "What is this!"

Bright light covered the room and blinded all of us momentarily, only through experience; I was able to grab a hold of Hare before she dropped to the floor.

I gazed at the Void while holding on to Hare as I thought… That is so like you, Hare… even from your heart, your desire is to help people… Bandaging. Wait a minute… don't tell me this Void can-

Kanon interrupted my thoughts as she worriedly asked, "What's happened to Hare?"

I shook my head as I said, "Don't worry… she'll wake up when I put this back."

Souta was in shock as he exclaimed, "W-what's going on, Shu! How did that thing come out of Hare?"

Arisa's reaction seemed to be one of the calmer ones… well aside from Yahiro but he doesn't count, "I trust you'll explain, Ouma-kun."

I shook my head in amusement before addressing the question, as I moved around Hare's Void which fluttered as if there wasn't any gravity.

"Relax… This is called a Void, basically… They are a person's heart given form so its shape and effects are dependent on the person."

As the bandage continued to follow my hand's movements, I took a leap of faith and pointed it towards Fyu-Neru who was on the ground and willed it to move.

Apparently, that was the right way to use as the bandage moved towards Fyu-Neru and wrapped around its injured leg before shining brightly.

As soon as the glow stopped being emitted by the bandage, it unrolled and released the limb which was surprisingly repaired!

As the bandage floated over to where I was standing, I was ecstatic… This proves it! With Hare's Void, it might actually be possible to heal Ayase's legs. As I was hoping that this Void would indeed be able to heal Ayase's legs, Fyu-Neru twirled in what seems to surprisingly be joy as it showed off its now healed legs.

Kanon was definitely interested by what had just occurred while Souta exclaimed, "No way!" in disbelief.

I moved the Void back into Hare, smiling and noting down that I would need to ask Ayase to meet up with Hare soon. I just hope it works.

As the blue glow disappeared from her chest, she woke up and immediately asked me, "Huh, what did I…"

I gave her a soft smile as I explained, "It's alright, and I used your Void just now."

Her eyes widened for a moment before she asked, "What did mine look like?"

With that question, I knew that the person who was spying on me and Yahiro was indeed Hare… and she had seen me pull out a Void but instead of confronting her about it, I just commented with a smile.

"It felt kind and caring, just like you."

With that, the exhaustion of having her Void pulled out for the first time got to her and she slept for a moment.

I shifted so that she would be able to lean her head on my arm as I began.

"You all may have forgotten, but I have drawn out all of your Voids with the exception of Kanon." I felt guilty as usual to admit that I had used their hearts like that…

Aside from Yahiro for obvious reasons, they all seemed surprised… I then looked down as I admitted,

"It felt like I'd peeked into your hearts without asking, I felt guilty all along and figured that you all had the right to know."

I bowed my head and closed my eyes as I said, "I'm Sorry…"

Yahiro suddenly spoke up, "That's not all of it, you forgot to mention the part where that you've used that power to help terrorists."

I looked at him with regret as I murmured, "Yahiro…"

He looked at me angered, "Say it, say who is it you want to save when you couldn't even save my brother!" Gasps were heard from everyone in the room… It seemed that even Hare had woken up.

I looked down once more not being able to face Yahiro nor anyone else; however, I did answer him.

"I'm sorry that I wasn't able to save your brother, I've been having nightmares about that day ever since… Whether or not you are able to forgive me is up to you… "

That seemed to surprise Yahiro… before he could say anything though, I allowed Hare to stand on her own as I stood and bowed deeply towards everyone as I asked.

"The people, I want to save are Gai, Inori and the rest of the Undertakers."

Souta was shocked by my statement and easily voiced it out.

"Inori's in the Undertakers?"

Yahiro interrupted saying, "Answer me!" Why do you want to save them? They're terrorists, you know!

I stood up from my bow as I gave him a determined stare, answering.

"Because, Ayase the person I care about and my surrogate little sister, Inori are both there and the Undertakers were the ones who accepted me, treated me as one of their own, if it weren't for them… I would've still been someone who didn't matter and right now they're in danger and I'm the only one who can help them! So please, I beg of you!" I bowed once more

Yahiro was shocked by my statement while Hare gasped… I knew that she had a slight crush on me, sorry Hare… I just hoped that this wouldn't destroy our friendship.

I closed my eyes as I awaited their answer to my plea when suddenly Souta exclaimed while standing up.

"Okay, then! Let's go!"

My widened eyes looked at him as he explained his decision.

"There's no guarantee that we'll be safe here anyway, right? We might as well move then, besides Shu says he needs our help!"

Hare had a smile on her face as she commented, "That's so like you, Souta."

A glance to my side allowed me to see Yahiro actually have a small smile on his face…

Arisa then commented after giving out a sigh, "Well, it's not like it's none my business either."

"Yes!" Souta shouted happy that someone agreed with him.

I turned to Kanon and she gave out a sigh before agreeing as well prompting me to give her a smile before turning over to Hare and asked,

"Well, Hare? Will you go with us to Haneda?"

She gave me a smile though I could detect a bit of sadness from it as she nodded.

Turning to the final person who still hasn't gave his response; Yahiro looked at me seriously as he said.

"I guess we can just let past stay as the past… though I might still resent you, I'll lend you my help after all I would've have mattered if Jun hadn't needed me."

I gave him a smile though slightly suspicious of his sudden forgiving nature, I knew I would need his Void and I had a tiny bit of hope that we had truly reconciled. I thanked him before calling up Tsugumi and informed her that I had gathered my friends and that she should send me a map of the location of the Military squad.

Giving me the coordinates through Fyu-Neru who easily showed a map of it… it turned out that I was going to be using the same tunnel way I had used from the first time I had met Inori…

Telling Tsugumi, "Good luck and make sure you and Ayase stay safe!" I closed the line and picked up Fyu-Neru as I motioned my friends to follow me.

Scene Change: a spacious dark room.

Segai and Keido had just entered the room with Segai taking in the sights.

He then asked, "Is this the Gate of Hell that leads to Cocytus?"

Keido began walking forwards as he said, "No. For me this is the Gate of Heaven…"

Segai begins to follow as well, as they headed for the huge gate in front of them.

Scene Change: At Haneda Airport: one of the control towers.

Gai was taking care of any enemies that were coming up the stairs and as he finished firing, he leaned on the wall as he shouted, "I won't be able to hold them off for long!"

Further down the hall on his right, Haruka and Inori were in a room with Haruka wearing glasses and moving around frantically.

After connecting some cables, she moved to sit in front of a computer as she muttered.

"I never thought I'd be doing the practical tests under these circumstances."

She then began rapidly typing as Inori made her way up to the roof where a huge satellite was situated.

Shu made her way to the center of the roof as she mumbled to herself.

"Will Shu come…? Do I want him to come?..."

She looked at the scene of the disaster-struck city in front of her as she finished,

"So, I like him as a brother… I see…"

Scene change: Sewer line.

P.O.V: Shu

We entered the sewer lines with me leading the group and Fyu-Neru in my arms providing the light, Hare was right behind me looking at the map as well.

Souta from behind us exclaimed, "I never knew that there was a path down here."

Yahiro also commented, "This way, we'll be able to approach the airport without any trouble from the army."

Hare leaned towards me as she softly asked, "Hey, Shu… Did you really mean what you said earlier?..."

I simply gave a nod before saying, "I hope you're okay with that, I've known your affections for quite some time, and I'm thankful for them but I care for Ayase more than I can probably explain… I hope we can still be friends though."

She looked a bit down but gave me a smile regardless and told me. "Of course, we will!"

With that, we continued on walking in silence until eventually reaching an exit, I looked out and saw a squad of soldiers along with at least four vehicles.

I gave Fyu-Neru a nod and it went out, controlled by Tsugumi and entered one of the vehicles while we slowly crept and entered as well.

Thankfully, the soldiers were all distracted by something thus we managed to enter without any problems, Yahiro entered last and after the door was closed, I informed Tsugumi.

"We're all in, let's go!"

"Hai!"

Fyu-Neru/Tsugumi then started the vehicle causing the soldiers to turn towards us but their reactions were too slow as we already began to move…

Looking back, I saw that they didn't bother chasing us for some reason and let out a relieved sigh as I gazed towards the road ahead.

Ayase… Inori… I'm coming…

Scene Change: With Haruka, Inori and Gai

Haruka was still typing on the keyboard and a panel popped up showing a progress bar.

As it began filling up, Haruka began muttering, "Almost there… almost there."

The bar finally filled up and Haruka pressed the enter key causing a D.N.A sign to appear on the panel before she shouted.

"It's open!... Inori!"

Inori who was still at the roof, heard Haruka's shout and closed her eyes murmuring, "Shu…"

She then opened her eyes and began singing…

I'll never be loved by you

Or needed by you again, either

And so here I am, all alone

A blue aura appeared by her feet and streams of energy came out and were going into the satellite behind hear, circular streams began appearing around the tower as Inori continued singing.

Particles that seemed to be like snow began falling from the streams giving off a Christmas like feeling despite the situation and the darkened skies were cleared…

Scene change: Throughout Tokyo…

People who were slowly being covered by crystals were suddenly free of them as they broke into pieces as everyone could hear Inori singing…

You always do that… making me angry

And then make me cry in the end

But when you said "I'm sorry afterwards,

I've always loved the look on your face

Everyone around Tokyo were rejoicing along with their family members and friends as those who were infected by the virus were cured, even Gai who was still leaning on the wall had the crystals over his face broken to pieces… Though for some reason, some of the crystals remained.

Meanwhile back in the room with Haruka, a gauge measuring something was rising as Haruka exclaimed.

"Genomic resonance is exceeding 3000?"

Everywhere, Members of the Undertaker recognized the voice that was sounding throughout Tokyo…

Scene change: on the High way

P.O.V: Shu

I've always loved the look on your face…

I was standing on the roof of the vehicle with one of my hands holding on to the railing as my ears perked up hearing Inori's song… it was the song that Inori had left me… Departures… huh.

"Inori…"

Tsugumi then reported, "There's a barricade up ahead!"

The soldiers in front announced, "Halt! We'll eliminate all intruders by force!" as they pointed their guns at us.

I shouted into the vehicle, "Kuhouin-san!" while reaching my hand towards the hatch.

Arisa then popped out shouting, "Use it!"

And with haste, I pulled out her Void with Yahiro catching her as she fell unconscious.

"Fire!" hearing that command I quickly made the shield expand to cover the front as Tsugumi/Fyu-Neru continued to drive through the barricade.

Yes, hold me as tight as you can and don't let go

I want to be in your arms

We'll sleep with our foreheads pressed together

I heard the sounds of a copper and turned behind just in time to see a missile heading towards us, quickly expanding the shield once more, I deflected the missile just in time for it to ricochet to in front of us.

I looked back and saw that it had destroyed the bridge… thinking fast, I called once more.

"Let's push forward, Hare!" I took out her Void as we made the jump across the gap while using it to latch on to the bridge while repairing it.

I left the Voids alone knowing that they would reenter on their own as Souta shouted,

"They're swarming us!" and true to his words, three Endlaves suddenly appeared chasing us from behind as we entered a tunnel.

Looking ahead, I saw a blocked exit and shouted, "Souta! It's your turn!"

"Eh? Me?"

Rolling my eyes, I pulled out his Void and took aim at the entrance which Tsugumi already knew to go towards…

As we were about to reach the wall, I shot at it and it opened briefly enough to let us through but the three Endlaves behind us weren't as lucky as they crashed into the wall.

I let out a sigh of relief as I continued to gaze in front of us.

You always do that, make me angry

And then make me cry in the end

But when you said "I'm sorry "Afterwards

I've always loved the look on your face

Hearing Inori's voice getting louder, I tried out Kanon's Void and found out it was some kind of scope and it allowed me to zoom into the direction of where Inori's voice was coming from… she was atop a tower

"There you are… Tsugumi! The radar tower!"

"Aye-aye! We'll take the shortest route!"

She suddenly turned the care and we jumped off the road as she shouted, "Hold on, everyone!"

And we flew! Wahh, I nearly fell off!

We had landed on a rail way as Tsugumi continued to drive heading towards where Inori was.

Eventually, after we crashed through the interior of a building, we arrived at the base of the tower…

I shouted, "Inori!" and I could've sworn she looked at me with a fond smile before she continued singing with her eyes closed in concentration.

Yes, hold me as tight as you can and don't let go

I want to be in your arms

I suddenly heard a shout coming from behind us and turned around only to see an Endlave had gotten very close and proceeded to punch us aside…

Crash!

Damn… that hurt, the Vehicle was totaled, I quickly looked around and thankfully all of them were uninjured though dirty due to the debris from the building we hit.

Yahiro had fallen out of the vehicle when we crashed and was slightly buried; I went over to move aside the debris as he grabbed my hand… I knew that it was time for his Void to be used but I couldn't help hesitating ever so slightly…

He told me, "This is what you can do, right?" I gave him a smirk and reached for his chest and pulled out his Void.

I placed Yahiro with Hare and the rest before standing up and looking at the Endlave with a determined stare before shooting off at it with the Shears pointed right at it.

The slight smoke from the debris caused the Endlave not to notice until it was too late and I had cut cleanly through its armor though it wasn't a fatal blow, though I did notice the Endlave falling to its knees… Huh, I guess Voids are really powerful if even one slice can cause a Endlave to stop functioning…

Continuing my Jump, I landed on the building only to be chased by missiles.

"So it was you, you faceless bastard!"

Daryl? I had already begun running up the building as soon as I landed on it causing the missiles to miss target aside from two which I quickly slashed with Yahiro's Void before moving once more.

Reaching the peak of the climb, I jumped and surprisingly streams appeared causing me to jump higher than usual… I guess it isn't only Inori's Void that can give me other abilities…

I softly landed on the building and turned to face Inori. She had changed her clothes; I guess I didn't notice earlier… she was now wearing a white version of her usual clothes though without the kimono-like theme.

She faced me with a smile as she murmured, "Shu…"

I gave her a soft smile as I said, "Hey there, troublesome little sister."

Her eyes widened for a moment before giving a fond smile in return, suddenly a crack behind her and a person came out of it, my eyes widened as I shouted,

"Inori behind you!" I quickly began running towards her.

The person, who had the appearance of a small teen with white hair along with thick brows, suddenly plunged his hand into Inori's chest… I froze in my approach as I stared horrified hearing Inori's tiny screams of pain.

A suddenly blast of wind knocked me down as the person faced me telling me.
"I'm disappointed in you." before raising Inori's Void as It materialized causing the bright pillar of light to appear once more… though this time it was in the hands of an unknown person.

Oh shit…

The teen continued to hold the blade at ready as he began while I stood up.

"You gain what could be your throne, and then you just leave it empty forever. This is where we part"

Huh? Throne? Empty? What is he talking about…?

Before I could ponder any longer, he suddenly shouted, "Good bye, Ouma Shu!"

And swung the blade at me… Shit, those who said that your entire life flashes before you when you're about to die were lying… the only thing i can see is the massive blade that I used to wield heading towards me… is this how I'm going to die? Ayase….

I closed my eyes in anticipation for the pain but I didn't feel it… I opened my eyes and saw Gai!

He had taken the hit for me! He fell down and I grabbed him before he could hit the floor as I was tearing up…

"Gai… What…"

He turned to face me and told me, "Even now… though it was completely different from before… I can't leave you alone to your own devices…"

As he began to breathe heavily, I shouted to him, "Hey, Gai! Hang on!"

He gave me one more smile though this time it was one of softer ones he had shown in front of us before coughing and falling limp in my arms…

No… No…

"Gai…? Gai..!" I shouted in anguish as the sky turned into darkness again and particles began forming a tower of sorts somewhere in Roppongi

And that's that for chapter 12! one more chapter till the first arc(?) of the story ends! Sigh, school has been so tiring these days, what with my exams coming in just a few weeks once more .

Also, my habit of playing MMOs have struck once more, distracting me from actually progress with the story. Sorry about that~

On that note, does anyone here play Elsword NA? Oh and before I forget, please do comment, review or whatever you want to call it, about what you liked/hated with this chapter and also I'm open to any original Void suggestions *something I'm thinking about right now* Until next time, Chaoz out~