|Izunako|

I awoke to the sight of a certain commander staring into my eyes. "Good. You're awake. I have something to show you." I started to protest, but she dragged me out of Sylandria's arms and to her room. She opened a door, and led me to a small chamber containing a large steel tube.

"...What the hell is this?!"

Kagusi stepped to the side, punching in a code on a keypad. The tube shook violently, seemingly being struck from the inside. A section of the tube fell off, and a figure dropped onto its knees after taking a few steps out of it. "Izunako, this is the MAIA. MODIFIABLE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ANDROID. It acts like a human, but is still programmable. So is its personality and appearance." The MAIA stood up, and I saw that it took on the form of a teenage girl around two years younger than me. It had brownish hair, and deep purple eyes. "She's your android now. Make her whatever you want."

"Celestia." I muttered the name under my breath. The MAIA walked up to me quickly and said something.

"Celestia? Is that the name you wish me to be referred to as, Master Izunako?"

"Master Izunako? No. Just call me Master."

The android bowed. "As you wish, Master. But, you have yet to give me a response to my question ."

"Sure. Your name is Celestia."

She nodded. "From this day forward, my name is Celestia. Thank you, Master."

"Another thing," I continued, "You will change your hair color to black." Celestia did as I told her to. "Commander. I request an outfit for Celestia." The Commander pulled out a tablet and handed it to me, allowing me to customize an outfit for the android. I chose a short black skirt with a purple hoodie over the uniform shirt.

"Looks good Izunako. You can leave now." I walked out, and Celestia trailed behind me, observing me.

"Master, where are we going?"

"We're going to my room." We got there, and Sylandria was crying with Ashley holding her.

"So he just runs off with another woman? What is wrong with him?" Sylandria's voice was weak. Ashley looked enraged at me.

"Master, who is this?!"

I backed away a few steps. "Celestia. She's an android, and I'm her Master." Ashley puffed out her cheeks.

"No! You're only Ashley's Master!"

Celestia spoke. "You seem to be angered at this. Do not worry. I am not attempting to compete for Master's affection."

Ashley looked like she had been slapped. "Ashley doesn't even like Izunako!" She used my name? Was she serious about this? She ran out of the room carrying a knife.

I kneeled in front of Sylandria and hugged her. "You need to go after Ashley."

"I know. But she's armed. Do you give me permission to use force?"

Sylandria was silent for a minute. "Yes."

I dash out the door with my own knife in my hand, running after Ashley. She stood outside at the edge of the forest. "Izunako. Do you know how loyal I am to you? How dedicated I am?" Her voice was low and dangerous. She turned to face me, and charged with unusual speed. The blade caught me on the arm, cutting it open. She dashed past me again multiple times, leaving small cuts. The final blow she delivered was a downward slash to my left shoulder. It cut deep, and blood ran down my body. Ashley's eyes were dark purple as she charged me, and she dropped to her knees when she finished hitting me. The knife fell from her hand as well. She was sobbing.

I walked up to her and picked her up. She pressed her face into my chest as she cried. "Ashley… don't cry…"

"B-but I hurt Master…!"

"Ashley, it doesn't hurt."

"You're bleeding!"

"Just stop. You didn't hurt me, you only hurt yourself."

"What?"

"You've damaged your sanity. Let's just go to bed for now." I carried Ashley back to our room, where Sylandria had Remi waiting with her medkit.

My sister hugged me. "Sylandria saw everything. I refuse to let Ashley near you anymore."

She started wrapping my wounds with bandages while I yelled at her. "You're not one to decide that, Remi. I am Ashley's Master, so I decide it!"

"She tried to kill you."

"Shut up." She finished in silence and left the room. As soon as the door closed, Sylandria launched herself onto my body, embracing me.

"Izunako… I thought you were going to die… and by Ashley…" She started crying again.

"I'm fine. Stop making such a big deal about it." I push her away.

"Why are you being so hostile?! I'm just trying to care about you…"

Celestia spoke. "Izunako is in decent physical health. His mental state is of anger directed towards you two."

"Yeah, seriously. If you hadn't been jealous of Celestia, this wouldn't have happened." The two looked down at the floor.

"Sorry." Sylandria said quickly.

"I'm so sorry, Master…" Ashley sounded depressed. I went and sat on my bed while Celestia turned to guard our room. I felt Sylandria creep up to me and hug me.

"I'm… actually sorry. I was just scared that Celestia would take my place."

"She's not taking your place. Anyways, she's only going to be in my room."

"Thanks Izu." She hugged me tighter. I stroked her head, laying on my back and pulling Ashley into bed. The two girls surrounded me, pulling me towards them. Celestia eventually curled up on my lap before all 4 of us fell asleep.