EoS: So, in this chapter Leaf meets up with Lori!

Lauren: Yeah, it's pretty obvious that she will. And then maybe she'll learn where Aoshi is.

LexiconHuka:

EoS: Leaf wouldn't allow that.

TheLazyRiver:

EoS: …I can think of one person who can travel dimensions…

Amalgam24:

Lauren: Leaf is a figure who stands above all others. You can neither love nor fear Leaf more than another.

Supahyoloman9:

Lauren: We even have dragons in this story, too!

Moemon Ranger: Memories of Oblivia Revoir

Chapter 24

"Now then…" Leaf said, frowning. "It seems that your friend Red Eyes is going to make the trade for you at the Daybreak Ruins."

Blue Eyes glared in anger. The three had left the room, and were now on the deck with the rest of the group; Blue Eyes' hands were still bound, however.

Leaf placed her phone into her pocket, and frowned.

"Now then, it seems it's time to get going." Leaf turned to Petal.

"So, know anyone who's good at bondage?" Leaf asked, frowning.

"No, I don't." Leaf hissed.

"I am!" Yomi, in Melody's body, said.

"Not you." Leaf said, hitting Yomi on the head again.

Again… Rin thought, frowning.

She did it again… Kanone said, sweat dropping.

"No need to worry, I bound her hands with ropes a smidge on the tight side, so it will all be fine!" Murph said, laughing.

"Also, Red Eyes specifically said he wanted you to go alone." Leaf said, frowning. "He wants to ensure a smooth deal, and doesn't want you all to overpower him."

"He's pretty noble for a criminal." Petal glowered.

"Whatever, just get going." Leaf said, frowning. "Meanwhile, I have to get back to my original task."

"What's that?" Petal asked, frowning.

"I need to find Lori, remember?" Leaf asked, grinning. "I wish I could hang out with you some more, but we have things we each have to do."

"Yeah." Petal said, nodding, smiling cheerfully.

"Don't worry, though!" Leaf grinned. "I have faith in you! You're my little sister, after all, so we're cut from the same tree!"

"Yeah." Petal said, nodding.

"Take care of yourself, Petal." Leaf said, walking to the edge of the boat. "I'm just a call away, remember."

Leaf jumped from the deck of the boat, and landed on one of the upper cliffs.

"Whoa, did she seriously jump that far?" Rin asked, shocked.

"I wouldn't put it past Leaf." Kanone said, frowning.

"Okay then!" Petal said, turning to Blue Eyes, frowning. "Pichu, we'd better get going! Let's bring Blue Eyes!"

Petal grabbed Blue Eyes, and they headed off towards the cliffs.

"No serious business!" Pichu said, glaring at Blue Eyes.

"It's 'funny business'." Petal said dryly.

"Right, that." Pichu said, frowning. "None of it! One joke, and I'll get mad!"

"That's not what funny business means." Petal said, frowning.

Blue Eyes began snickering.

"What's so funny?" Petal asked, frowning.

"Sorry…" Blue Eyes said, smiling. "But still, you guys… There's just something hilarious about the two of you!"

"Whatever." Petal said, frowning. "Anyways, you better be right about him being there, got it?"

"Yeah, I got it." Blue Eyes said, frowning.

Meanwhile, Leaf walked into the hospital Lori was staying at. She checked on his room, and walked in.

"I knew you would come here." Lori said, frowning, staring out the window.

"Of course you did, Demon Vice-Leader…" Leaf said, smiling, sitting down next to him.

"Where's my present?" Lori asked, turning to Leaf. "You need to bring a present when you visit someone in the hospital."

"Okay, got it." Leaf said, smirking. She reached into her bag, and withdrew a book from it.

"That book... is it?" Lori asked, cracking a smile. He sat up. "Dr. Hilbert's research diaries… Excellent. I can make use of these."

"You know, Kallin…" Leaf said, frowning. "Or, I should say, Aurore, will not be happy to see that he no longer has that book."

"Knowing him, he'll probably accuse my ex-wife or Hughes…" Lori said, frowning. "However, I doubt he would come to me."

"Lucky you." Leaf said, smiling. "So, is that book an acceptable gift?"

"You bet." Lori said, nodding. "Tell me… What would you like to know about the location of your husband?"

"Is he… Is he alright?" Leaf asked, frowning. "Please."

"He's fine." Lori said, nodding. "He's a strong man, as you must know."

"I guess I must have rubbed off on him." Leaf said, grinning.

"Yeah, I guess there is no god then…" Lori said, laughing.

"Second question." Leaf said, getting back on topic. "What is Aoshi doing now?"

"He's working on the legacy of his father." Lori said, frowning. "Along with Alaude."

"Alaude?" Leaf asked, shocked. "But I though Alaude lived here!"

"He does." Lori said, nodding. "This is a different Alaude."

"What do you mean?" Leaf asked, frowning. "What are you talking about?"

"I can't tell you." Lori said, frowning. "However, let me just say this. In this world, there is indeed more than one Alaude."

"Then my final question." Leaf said, frowning. She paused, inhaled, and exhaled. "…Does he still love me?"

"…You don't need to ask that question." Lori said, shaking his head. "Because you already know the answer, don't you?"

"I do." Leaf said, nodding, smiling cheerfully. "He loves me… More than anything. That's why I know that he'll come back. That's why I don't need to know where he is right now."

"Got it." Lori said, nodding. Lori turned to the window. "Your sister, I met her."

"Really." Leaf said, grinning. "What do you think? Was she as amazing as always?"

"Yeah, she really is." Lori frowned. "Still, I don't think you should ask me what I think about a little girl."

"Well, it's better than being in love with a dragon." Leaf said, shrugging. "Not even a dragon moemon, but an actual, powerful, fire breathing dragon. You've got some serious issues, dude."

"Say what you like." Lori said, frowning. "But that beast was a magnificent sight to behold… Nearly the same beauty as my daughter…"

"Cynthia?" Leaf asked, frowning.

"No…" Lori said, shaking his head. "Sephiria and I… Our first child… Her name was Sarah… She was the prettiest little girl you'd ever see… That dragon… It's just a beautiful as she was…"

"I see…" Leaf said, looking down, frowning. "I know what you're talking about, Lori. I have a child, as well."

EoS: So, it's getting more complicated!

Lauren: This timeline is so complicated, EoS actually has a CHART of who was born at what point and at what section of time they are. It's incredibly confusing.

EoS: But it's all held out so far.