Author's Note: Chapter four of Fallen Blue Sky is so far one of the biggest chapters for this story, excluding the author's notes. The situation starts to increase and the cast will start getting crazy over what's going on, trying to figure it all out without causing major distress. The hatred between B RS and Geshumaru is obvious and there are people who are finding out things that could make the problem even more complex. I know how to make two main protagonist be viewed as the enemies, but trying to keep it going can be a pain since it makes the reader wonder who is the hero. Let me just say that it will all be explained in later chapters, but for now, let's stick to the present.
Black Rock Shooter and co. belongs to Huke.
Yomi rushed down the stairs, wondering who it could be at the door, "Please wait a moment!"
She reached the front door and opened it, revealing an out of breath Kagari who ran as fast as she could to Yomi's house so she could tell her what she just saw. She saw Mato, or B RS since she was in control instead, and a strange girl talking to each other while glaring before seeing B RS walk away while the strange girl open a portal and went through it. Yomi was surprise and caught completely off guard when Kagari entered, grabbed her by the collar of her shirt, and rushed upstairs to her room, where she plopped Yomi on her own bed. Yomi was afraid that Kagari has somehow regressed but shot down the thought when she saw her childhood friend pace back and forth like she was trying to make sense of something that wasn't right. Kagari stopped and sat down next to Yomi, her eyes showing how serious she was and for some reason, there was a hint of confusion within them as well.
"What's wrong Kagari?" Yomi asked.
"I saw B RS..." Kagari told Yomi, eliciting a gasp, "She was controlling Mato's body or something, but we finally know that she isn't dead..."
Yomi looked down at the floor, a confused expression on her face, "But how... that shouldn't make sense..?"
"I told you didn't I, we needed more proof," Kagari told her before she sighed, "But the strange thing about it is the fact that Mato's eyes had a strange tint in them..."
Yomi looked at Kagari, "What color?"
"I wasn't able to see much, but it kind of looked black," Kagari said.
That's when Yomi stopped thinking about B RS's actually being alive and started thinking about the odd tint in Mato's eyes when her other self was controlling her body. It didn't make any sense that Mato's eyes would have a black tint in them if B RS was controlling her body, in fact, they should be glowing blue as far as Yomi could figure. The facts were starting to conflict with each other and piece together a hidden truth that Yomi was able to figure out. B RS's death, her revival, and the strange tint in Mato's eyes definitely confirmed Yomi's suspicions that it was B RS but not the one that all of them already knew of. It was the only way that it could make sense, but how B RS came back to life is something that she would have to find out on her own since it seems like Mato wants to keep it a secret, but Yomi was only speculating.
"Oh yeah, there was this strange girl with her as well," Kagari said, "I don't know but when I saw her, I had a strange feeling of unease and it was proven when she just 'magically' change her clothes..!"
Yomi arched an eyebrow, "Hun?"
"That's what I thought too, but the clothes that she had after her other ones just changed into them, I couldn't help but imagine the Otherworld," Kagari said.
"If so, then does that mean there's an other self here in the real world?" Yomi asked.
Kagari scratched her head, groaning, "Like hell I can make sense of it, several months passed and I still can't understand this shit..!"
"We need to talk to Mato about this, we have to know what she does..." Yomi stated, determination crossing her features.
She knew something was off, and she wasn't going to stand back and wait for it to happen...
B RS opened her eyes and noticed the sky changed into a gray undertone as clouds obstructed her view, "I wish the sky was more opened instead of mostly clouded..."
She got up from the ground and started walking through the barren valley, looking around so she could figure out where to go next as she wasn't sure which way will bring her to a different part of the Otherworld. B RS didn't remember which direction to another world was since she is suffering from amnesia caused by her death at the hands of Geshumaru and her resurrection by Mato, a side affect she knows isn't permanent. Her right hand went up to her scar and touched it lightly, causing B RS to shiver slightly as she didn't know why she felt fear and resignation when she touched it. It was as if her former self gave up in the fight, something that she wouldn't do, no matter the risks. As she resumed walking, she gripped the right side of her head as the voice that continues to plague her resumed it's actions, not even allowing B RS a chance to stop it completely.
[W■y do y■u no■ ret■■n..?]
"Leave me alone..." B RS grunted.
[Yo■ a■e ne■e■■ary fo■ my awa■■ning, now return..!]
B RS clenched her teeth, "Stick it..!"
Her choice of words was a poor choice as she felt her head was being ripped apart by whatever been plaguing her since her revival, like her head was caught in a frenzy of blades ripping it bit by bit. She was brought down to her knees as the pain intensified, her black eyes throbbing as her scream echoed throughout the empty valley. B RS couldn't stand the voice as it has really become irritating for her to handle, so she tightened her grip on her ax and got up slowly, making sure she isn't brought down to her knees again. Her black flame erupted from her left eye as she hit the ground with her ax, causing a crater to form due to the destructive power she unleashed. She was standing at the center of the crater, her knees just about ready to give in as the voice faded away from her head, but she heard footsteps coming towards her location.
B RS's eyes were blurry, but she was sure a young woman with long black hair was what she was seeing. The clouds parted as a unnatural sunlight seeped in, shadowing the new figure as she made her way to B RS. B RS's knees buckled and collapsed on themselves, but she tried to keep herself conscious so she could see who it was, but she couldn't make out the image as her eyes were too blurred to see clearly. The woman stopped right in front of her, hoisting her twin-bladed sword on her shoulder with her gauntlet hand. Her left hand was paced out for B RS to take, but she couldn't as she was too weak from exhausting the power her body was still trying to keep control of.
"Even if your appearance has changed, you're still Black Rock Shooter..." The woman said.
B RS couldn't hold on anymore and passed out, not able to remain conscious anymore due to the strain of exhausting her powers...
B RS opened her eyes to only notice a completely black area with the only thing solid is the water she was standing on, "What's going on..?"
B RS walked for a while, hoping to find anything around her, but the only thing that remained conclusive was the water which hasn't changed except for whenever B RS walked on it, causing small ripples to occur. It was unnatural, but she couldn't keep on walking or else she will be weak, so B RS decided to sleep. As she bent downwards to the water body, she saw a reflection of herself, but she noticed several things about the image she was seeing. The first fact was that her hair, eyes, and clothes was different shades of blue; the second was that her skin was pale, unlike the slightly healthy complexion B RS has now; and the third was the fact that there was no scar running along where her heart is.
"What am I seeing..." B RS said to herself as she leaned in closer, "Is that me..?"
Before B RS could even figure it out, she was pulled inside the water by her reflection, struggling to breath against the heavy water. She thought she was going to die and opened her eyes with a gasp, noticing a different scene. B RS got up and noticed she was drenched in sweat, something she thought wasn't possible as she looked around, noticing she was in a room somewhere. She was able to figure out that she was in a bed and that she must of been taken somewhere but she didn't know who it was. B RS heard a page flip and looked towards her left, noticing a young woman sitting on a chair, reading a tome like B RS wasn't even there.
"It seems you had a bad dream, very interesting," The woman noted as she closed the book.
The woman was a bit taller than B RS, given the fact that her appearance signifies how old she is in comparison to the black eyed girl. Her lace top hugged her body while the torn skirt managed to cover any part of her body that shouldn't be seen. A bolero jacket was hung on the chair along with a crown as she didn't need them since she was inside. Her black hair stops short of her back and her piercing golden eyes reflected wisdom but also the sadistic glow that was rare in other selves. She got up from her chair, laying the tome on it as she walked up to the bed, sitting on it before crossing her legs together as onyx like eyes stared back into the amber like orbs.
"Who are you and where am I?" B RS inquired.
"My name is Dragon Slayer and you're inside my castle..." The woman called Dragon Slayer told her.
B RS narrowed her eyes, "Why did you bring me here..?"
"I can't be a good samaritan and help a girl who happens to have trouble maintaining her new found power?" Dragon Slayer smirked.
"You don't seem like the kind of person who would help someone unless there's something in it for you," B RS said as she pulled off the covers, discovering that the only clothes she had on were her bikini top and shorts, "Now, where's my clothes and ax?"
Dragon Slayer got off of the bed, "You were right about me not doing something unless there's something in it for me so I would like you to ask me questions"
"That's an unusual request," B RS stated.
"I'm an unusual person who is sometimes referred as the Witch or the Architect," Dragon Slayer told her, leaning up against the wall, "Besides, don't you want to have your questions answered in turn for your clothing and ax?"
B RS was aware that she was making a deal with the devil as she could see the mysterious glint in Dragon Slayer's eyes, as if she was set up from the start. There was no way she could pass up on the possibility of getting her questions answered, but the fact that it's going to be answered by someone unknown made her feel uneasy. The aura that surrounded the person said that she doesn't care what happens if it gets her desired result, which means she would go against both good and evil just to seize what she wants. Still, Dragon Slayer could possibly help her figure out who she once was and help her regain her memories despite the aura she releases. B RS grimaced before she sighed, knowing there was no other way to get her clothes and ax from Dragon Slayer unless she ask her questions.
"Alright, who am I?" B RS asked.
"You are Black Rock Shooter who is the antithesis of the Otherworld," Dragon Slayer told her, "But now, once you were revived by Mato, you became an anomaly like Geshumaru"
B RS arched an eyebrow, "Who?"
"A person kind of like you, the one who has been after your real self as of late..." Dragon Slayer told B RS, who then frowned.
"So that's her name, guess that will make things a bit easier since she seems to know me," B RS muttered to herself before she looked at Dragon Slayer, "Okay then, next question, why do I hear this distorted voice in my head..?"
"That I'm not sure about, but I did remove the spell that allowed you to hear the voice," Dragon Slayer told her, a frown appearing on her face, "It happens to come from an unknown location; I can guess it's origins but it would be a bad idea to go there"
B RS nodded, taking in the information that she was getting before asking Dragon Slayer her final question, "Now then, how can I get my memories back?"
"That will take time, you can't just go anywhere or talk to anyone for it to happen," Dragon Slayer explained to her, "It requires a trigger as far as I know, and right now, Mato is your best bet of having the trigger work..."
B RS nodded as Dragon Slayer went over to a door, opening it to reveal B RS's jacket, boots, and her ax. Dragon Slayer just tossed them over to the bed, in which B RS started putting on her boots before pushing her arms through her jacket's sleeves. Overall, it seems like Dragon Slayer held to her word, but the aura didn't go away and it made B RS wonder if this is who the Witch is, since there isn't much she knows about her at all. In fact, there are many things that b RS has to do in order for her to learn the truth behind what happened to her, but for now, she was getting there one step at a time. B RS grabbed her ax and was about to leave the room when Dragon Slayer stopped her, the aura shifting as it seemed to be more cautious, but not towards her.
"Listen, if the voice ever comes back, leave the Otherworld and stay within Mato without knowing," Dragon Slayer whispered in her ear before she let go.
As B RS turned around, she noticed she was standing outside a castle, right at the end of the steps, wondering if what just happened was real. It was something that she didn't expect to experience, but the fact that she really doesn't know Dragon Slayer at all means that there are some things that has to be understood before an event happens. B RS turned her head away from the castle and looked ahead, figuring that it was best direction to go since there was bound to be something waiting for her up ahead. As she walked away, Dragon Slayer watched her from one of the windows, sitting along the windowsill with her three servants looming around her, looking through the window as well. She managed to give B RS her answers, but it was only part of the bigger truth behind her current existence since that seems to be what she is trying to figure out.
"Mistress, why are you helping her, she smells like a human..!" A servant asked, her snow white hair swishing around with her movements.
Dragon Slayer closed her eyes, a look of neutrality on her face, "There's no problem guiding her along the right path and besides, she's becoming a human mentally and emotionally, a development that could change everything..."
A servant with short horns looked at her, "But what if she becomes the harbinger of doom once again?"
"Then Geshumaru was right to kill her," Dragon Slayer said as she got off the windowsill, not able to see B RS since she was far gone, "She was always right, but both of them are on a path of self destruction that neither of them will be the cause of, but will be the reasons as to why it happened"
Dragon Slayer walked away from the window with her three servants trailing behind her, wondering if the worst happens, who will take the blame...
Dead Master was trying to find B RS, but always couldn't keep a track of her since she somehow manages to disappear in an instant, "How is this possible, how can B RS just appear then disappear when she wants to..?"
She, along with Chariot, were trying to track down B RS and see if they could help her, but the fact that she continues to elude them was becoming quite troublesome. It's turning into a goose chase and there's a fine line that shouldn't be crossed, no matter what. Right now, they were looking through the valley that B RS was once at, hoping to find her by trailing the little breadcrumbs of energy she left behind. It was easy to head to the valley since they felt a spike of energy coming from here and they discovered the reason why when they saw a massive crater, which was at least seven feet deep from where they were standing. They looked at each other as they wondered if B RS was starting to regress back into who she once way, despite not knowing the truth of why she caused the crater to appear.
"It seems she isn't staying in control," Chariot noted as she saw Dead Master jump into the crater.
Dead Master looked around and shook her head, "She was, it was like she was trying to let out something and this happened..."
"Are you saying her attack was focused," Chariot asked as she jumped inside as well.
"Sort of, I can feel her anger and aggravation, but I don't know the origin," Dead Master told Chariot.
It really was unsettling for her as she didn't know what was happening to B RS or what caused her to forget everything. She did know her revival has something to do with it and she could feel Yomi was thinking the same thing since that's what it feels like to them. It was as if everyone is being manipulated by some unknown entity that was playing games with their heads without them knowing where the enemy is. They felt a surge of energy and looked towards the northeast as the sky started turning black, signaling that it was nearing nightfall. Dead Master and Chariot looked at each other before they started making their way towards the spike of energy, knowing that that's where B RS is right now.
Mato opened her eyes, noticing a strange black landscape as she felt water on her feet, "Eh, what the..?"
"I see you are here too," Mato heard.
She looked down and noticed B RS was laying on the water, looking up at something but Mato wasn't sure on what it was. Mato wasn't used to seeing B RS looking as she is right now, but the fact that her emotionless expression was still on her face eased a bit of her doubts. As far as she knows, aside from the change in appearance, B RS was still the same person who is suffering from amnesia and is trying to find the answers to her existence. Mato sat down on the water, right next to B RS as she looked straight ahead, wondering if the entire place was just covered in darkness except for the water. She wasn't sure what to make of the place since it was unlike the vortex of blue that she was once in, but for some reason, the place she was in had a calming effect on her.
"Lay down," B RS told her.
Mato looked at B RS, who just repeated the same command, "Lay down..."
Mato wondered what B RS was talking about, so she laid herself on the water's surface, noticing what B RS was looking at. Up above was a shining full moon with several stars twinkling in the backdrop, glowing as white as B RS's hair. Mato realized that the night-like sky was why the place had a calming effect as it had many things that gave it that relaxing feeling, despite the area being pitch black when standing on the surface of the water. At first, Mato though that this could be B RS's new home but thought about it and realized that it wouldn't make any sense since she can interact with B RS completely, unlike when they had to fight against each other before. Mato felt her left hand being grasped by B RS, but didn't turn to look at her since she was a bit too captivated by the sky.
"I realized this when I fell asleep," B RS told her, "It was interesting and I thought that this could be what I represent now, the light and darkness..."
Mato now looked at B RS, confused, "But you're symbol is a star that shines through darkness..."
"I know, I'm merely talking about representation and the darkness is a part of that," B RS said as she looked at Mato, "I can feel your pain, but it doesn't trouble me in any way or make me desperate, it just makes me stronger"
Mato pushed her back up from the water, "That's no good, I don't want you to use my pain as strength!"
"It's not like I can stop it, but I'm going to do my best to change to Otherworld," B RS told Mato, "I don't want you to suffer or to fell pain, so I'll use it as a way to stop your grief"
"I can't really change your mind, hun?" Mato wondered, seeing how B RS stated she will use whatever she can to get through.
B RS nodded, her black eyes reflecting the moon which seemed fitting for some reason. It was as if those eyes, when staring up at the moon, could show the positives and negatives of something, which is probably what B RS was talking about. Light and darkness were complete opposites, but one couldn't live without the other as that would just disrupt the flow of everything. B RS still has the star as her symbol, but she now represents the light and darkness that's probably inside everyone and everything, which might be the reason why she will continue fighting as she doesn't want to see her real self overwhelmed by the darkness. Mato couldn't help but be reminded of the time when B RS went insane due to Mato's grief while she was linked to her counterpart, which caused some trouble for quite a while until Mato managed to destroy Insane Black Rock Shooter with help from her friends.
"It's really beautiful, the sky," Mato said as she laid back down.
"I know," B RS said, "I like the sky, but every color I see doesn't make me fell right, why is that?"
Mato shook her head, "I don't know, maybe it has something to do with who you are now..."
"Speaking of which, who was I?" B RS asked Mato, which caused the young teen to tense up.
Mato could of just told B RS the truth, but settled herself for a lie, "You were someone who was fighting for the right reasons, but your actions were wrong..."
"Then I won't make the same mistakes," B RS said, tightening her grip on Mato's hand slightly.
B RS didn't have anyone else to rely on but Mato, since she is the only person who can understand her...
Dead Master and Chariot noticed a cave that was a part of a cliff, seeing a hint of white within the giant hole. They made their way to where B RS was sleeping, a content look on her face that they saw as they entered the cave. Dead Master reached her hand out before felling a tiny shock of energy, one that was completely destructive and yet, it was being restraint with ease, not doing any permanent damage. B RS gripped her ax more tightly, hugging it against her body as she continued sleeping. Sleep wasn't a natural requirement for other selves, but the fact that B RS was sleeping proved that it was becoming a necessity for her since it was dark out and nighttime, which made sense for a human to do.
"What do you think she's becoming?" Chariot inquired.
Dead Master grimaced before shaking her head, "I don't know but it seems like she isn't normal anymore..."
"Either way, we must of exhausted enough of our power just tracking her down from place to place," Chariot said as she laid down against the wall of the cave, "Maybe she has the right idea and sleep is required for us to get back our energy..."
Dead Master took one last look at B RS before going to the other side of the cave, sleeping since she figured it wasn't best to be next to the unnatural girl now. It wasn't like before when she didn't care about Dead Master being near her but ever since B RS died and somehow came back to life, she wasn't who she was anymore. Maybe, someday, B RS will remember and everything could go back to normal, otherwise, Dead Master won't have much of a choice but to fight her if it means getting her to remember again. Dead Master closed her eyes and went to sleep, hoping that it isn't something she has to do unless it's needed. As Chariot and Dead Master was sleeping, the didn't notice B RS shuffling a bit before her mouth moved slightly, uttering one name that she knows completely.
"... Mato..."
Geshumaru looked around the room, noting the various gears that were churning without rest, "I suppose these gears won't have much of a use if that blasphemy wakes up..."
"Not even a year and you're still caught up in the past," A voice echoed throughout the room.
Geshumaru looked around before her eyes were looking at Dragon Slayer, who happened to be hoping down from gear to gear, not even getting caught between two gears grinding each other. Geshumaru backed away as Dragon Slayer landed on the floor, her radiant golder eyes changing into a shade of amber as her aura changed completely. The young girl was aware that whenever this happens to Dragon Slayer, it meant that something is going to happen and that she knows what it is but won't say. That was one thing that Geshumaru always found irritating since she wasn't able to read Dragon Slayer like the Witch could read the tomes easily. Dragon Slayer turned to see the gears moving, aware that Geshumaru wouldn't risk attacking her while her back was turned.
"I'm wondering why you're trying to kill B RS?" Dragon Slayer inquired.
Geshumaru frowned, "You know as well as I do that she is the key and I'm tasked with watching over this places as it's my home"
"A home that segregated from the Otherworld the moment you merged with you're brain-dead real self," Dragon Slayer stated, "I'm not going to condemn your actions, but the fact that B RS is back with new powers shows that she won't go down easily as long as Mato remembers..."
"And I'm trying to make her forget, but I won't be able to get the chance unless B RS is distracted," Geshumaru shot back, "She is someone to anticipate a move from an enemy that she knows, and she's starting to figure me out"
Dragon Slayer sighed, "I don't blame her, the synchronicity between her and Mato is growing as she isn't just a normal other self anymore"
"Even if she becomes an anomaly, that won't change anything," Geshumaru pointed out.
"No, it will change who she is, and the way I'm seeing it, it will be for the best," Dragon Slayer said, "The bond between her and Mato are like these gears, they support each other in order to continue moving but if one of the gears was to fall apart, the other will follow as it won't be able to give it's support..."
Geshumaru arched an eyebrow, "Are you telling me to step back, because I won't do it..."
"No, like you said, distract her so you can get to Mato but know this," Dragon Slayer said to her, "Even if you did manage to get to Mato, it will only blow up in your face as it won't change anything"
Dragon Slayer jumped towards the gears again, leaving Geshumaru with those final words to think upon. It only proved how much Dragon Slayer was aware of things in the Otherworld, but even so, her words won't deter Geshumaru's plans in any way whatsoever. She turned around and started walking, ignoring the churning gears in favor of thinking what is going to come next. There was bound to be a fight between her and B RS and she will make sure the abnormal girl stays dead this time around as she will find a way to erase Mato's memories so B RS can't utilize her power completely. She exited the room and started heading straight, making turns when needed as she headed up the castle, planning any possible moves to make if she is to face against B RS once more.
If she doesn't, it could very well be the end of her...
Author's Note: Kagari found out that B RS is alive, but Yomi knows that there's more to it and they have to find out what's going on. B RS heard the voice again, but with some help from Dragon Slayer she won't be having that problem anymore. Dead Master and Chariot hunted down B RS and found her asleep, in which, she was talking to Mato while she was sleeping. Also, Geshumaru gets confronted by Dragon Slayer, who warns her about the possibility that any action she takes won't change the end result. I did say the situation will become more problematic, didn't I and this just proves it to the fullest potential.
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