AN: Alright here comes chapter 2. I am pleased by the awesome support you guys have shown. For now I'll response to the generous reviews before I move on to what I have to say.

Mr. AE Hachi-Roku: Honestly I'm surprised there have not been much about a story where both Millas existing in the same world

Lyra Melody: Hmm... that was a good idea but I'll use my own. Good attempt at that guess... Hope you'll enjoy this chapter

Time Heals All: Yes... I wouldn't mind them pairing up to be fair. Fractured Milla only had 4 chapters so there was very little time to create anything but I could maybe sense that they'd make a nice couple if she'd had survived.

Haseo55: I know what you mean. I shed tears when I got the true ending on my 1st playthrough. And when fractured Milla was sacrificed, I was just... urghh.. Hmm... that's an interesting suggestion about the 4 other spirits. I'll just put them into consideration for now

That's it for response to reviews.

I also included a skit like in the game in an attempt to bring it much like the game. I hope I did okay. Let me know! I will definitely be exploring on how the two Millas will interact with each other.

CHAPTER 2: THANK YOU

"Milla! You're alive!" Elle cried while sobbing and clinging to 'fractured' Milla's leg.

Rideaux was currently battling against 'prime' Milla, Jude and Alvin. Ludger was recovering by the side of the room with 'fractured' Milla. The transformation to level three Chromatus form took too much of Ludger's energy. But the party was doing fine since 'prime' Milla had the Four Great Spirits and it was proving to be too much for Rideaux.

However 'fractured' Milla was afraid. Elle was sobbing her eyes out and all 'fractured' Milla did was pat her on the back. Because once the battle was over with Rideaux, if 'prime' Milla neared her, she would disappear. Ludger saving her was meaningless from the very beginning. For a second, she thought of running. Escape from this ship so that she could live. But she felt only cowards would run and her pride would not allow it. She would accept her fate with dignity.

Rideaux backed away from his assailants, panting lightly, "Well aren't you a strong one, Milla Maxwell. I admit, I'm rather impressed." 'Prime' Milla gave no response and Rideaux continued, "I hope you'll go after the Waymarker with a similar sense of fervor. Now if you'll excuse me-"

"You're not getting away!" Jude exclaimed.

"And yet… they always do when someone says that."

Before Jude could attack, Rideaux revealed he held some sort of remote in his hand and clicked it. The room was suddenly filled with a bright light and gas. It only lasted for a second or so but when the party opened their eyes, Rideaux had already made his escape. Jude muttered a curse but nothing could be done for now. Rideaux was gone.

Now that the battle was over, the next issue was at hand. Both Milla's looked at each other, neither saying a word. Jude recalled what 'fractured' Milla had said in Marksburg.

"…Because two identical things can't coexist in the prime dimension…"

'Prime' Milla took the first step. She made her way towards 'fractured' Milla and Ludger. However once 'prime' Milla was close enough, what 'fractured' Milla feared most was at hand. 'Fractured' Milla began to dissolve and became translucent. 'Prime' Milla quickly stopped her approach but it was too late. 'Fractured' Milla had a defeated smile on her face. The inevitable had arrived. It was like when the 'fractured' Rollo slowly dissolved out of existence. Now it was her turn.

"No…" Ludger said suddenly, "I can… stop it!"

With his last ounce of strength, Ludger transformed into the level three Chromatus state once more. Ludger then reached out and grabbed hold of 'fractured' Milla's thigh. Suddenly 'fractured' Milla was solid again and stopped dissolving. Everyone gasped in surprise.

Ludger smiled weakly, "Just like how Elle managed to bring Milla from another dimension to the prime dimension by touching her… I figured… with a higher level of the Chromatus form… I can… allow two same beings… to live within… the prime dimension."

Jude thought about the logic of it, "That's true… Elle was holding to Milla before you destroyed that world. That was how Milla of that world made it back to the prime dimension… but that was Elle holding her and not you though."

"I don't… know exactly… how it works… but I was… nearby... in my Chromatus state… when Elle held Milla… maybe it worked… because I was close by?" Ludger suggested.

Now that 'fractured' Milla was solid once more and no longer under the danger of disappearing, Jude noticed that she was blushing madly. "Where the hell do you think you're touching me?!" 'Fractured' Milla cried, beating the back of Ludger's head. In his weakened state, Ludger did not realize where his hand was, which was dangerously close to her intimate parts.

Ludger landed face-first on the ground with a huge bump on his head, "Ow… Sorry…"

Everyone laughed. It was something that lightened the tense mood. 'Prime' Milla released a sigh of relief while both Jude and Alvin chuckled at Ludger's predicament. 'Fractured' Milla however got down on her knees and tears were flowing freely from her eyes like a river. In an emotional state, she uttered the words to Ludger, "…Thank you… you idiot…"

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After Chancellor Marcia was rescued, the party regrouped at Marksburg. The group that had not joined Jude and Ludger for the rescue mission was pleased to find they returned unscathed. Ludger looked exhausted and needed Alvin's support. It was then that Rowen and Elize spotted a most peculiar sight.

Rowen saw two Millas with the group. Rowen sighed and removed his glasses, cleaning them with a cloth and putting them back on, "Oh my… are my old eyes finally playing tricks on me? I think I'm seeing two Millas."

"No Rowen… I'm seeing two Millas as well…" Elize said, "But… the one with the blue designs… that looks like the Milla I remembered. The way she walks…"

Leia gasped and covered her mouth in shock, "No way… is that… really the Milla we know?"

Muzet quickly flew towards the nearest Milla and hugged her, "Oh Milla… I've been looking all over for you."

Milla gave a nervous chuckle, "Err… you're hugging the wrong Milla." 'Fractured' Milla pointed to the Milla next to her. Muzet released the hug, turning to face the 'real' Milla.

"Oh my… you look so alike, I can't tell the difference." Muzet said, moving to hug the 'prime' Milla.

'Prime' Milla returned the hug, "I'm sorry for worrying you Muzet. Any of you actually."

Rowen shook his head, "It is good to see you again Milla…" He then turned towards 'fractured' Milla, "Anyone mind explaining to me what is going on however? As much as I am relieved to see that… 'other' Milla is still with us, I thought that… well…"

"It's all thanks to Ludger." Jude explained, "We're not sure how it works but apparently Ludger's Chromatus form allows him to modify the dimensional rules…"

"Hmm… So this is the power of a Kresnik." Gaius said, looking at Ludger, "Indeed you are a powerful ally. I am glad that you're in the team."

'Prime' Milla widened her eyes in shock when she heard what Gaius said, "Kresnik? I see… the line of family that had the 'Lance of Kresnik'…"

The mention of the 'Lance of Kresnik' brought back memories of their adventure a year ago. Ludger could feel the group staring back at him. Only Elle and 'fractured' Milla remained nonchalant. Jude wondered if the group had met Ludger a year ago, things would maybe have ended differently. Not only was Ludger a Kresnik but his skills would have helped the party a lot a year ago. Especially with Ludger on his Chromatus form. Jude was honestly glad that Ludger was a friend.

'Prime' Milla approached the tired Ludger, staring deep into his eyes, "Ludger Kresnik… I thank you for assisting my friends. I was stuck in the abyss for some time… and was in a comatose state… but through my 'other' self that met you… I was able to see through her eyes… I felt what she felt… and I saw how you selflessly went to save her… and through your powers, allowed her to live on… You're a good friend, Ludger Kresnik."

'Fractured' Milla looked away with a blush. Ludger merely returned a grin towards 'prime' Milla's praise, "I just… did what I thought was right…"

"That's right!" Elle added in, "Ludger never breaks a promise! He said he won't let Milla be alone! "

'Prime' Milla laid a gentle smile towards Elle. "I recall that Ludger promised to take you to the Land of Canaan?"

"H-how did you know?"

"Like I said, I saw everything through my 'other' self… So I know everything that happened when my 'other' self travelled with you. Elle, I want to go with you to the land of Canaan." Elle widened her eyes in surprise, "I want you to see… what I do there."

The whole party turned to Milla. The fact that the Lord of Spirits brought up the land of a myth meant something. "Sounds like you mean business." Gaius said, "You speak of Canaan. What's going on there?"

"The soul purification has reached its limit. In the abyss, I saw it with my own eyes. There are just too many fractured dimensions. Canaan is the only realm where all the impurities are flowing into Canaan. If we do not destroy all the other dimensions, the soul purification will break down."

Rowen fiddled with his facial hair as he considered this, "In other words, the fractured dimensions are not only dispersing soul energy, they are also concentrating this impurity?"

"So what happens if soul purification breaks down?" Leia asked.

Milla hesitated before answering, "If soul purification breaks down, then the poisonous Miasma gas will overflow into the world."

"But... wouldn't the Great Spirit Origin stop the Miasma?"

Muzet was about to answer when 'fractured' Milla stepped up, "That's only if he thinks humans are worth saving. That's the whole point of Origin's Trial."

'Prime' Milla nodded with a smile, "As expected of… myself." 'Fractured' Milla looked away with a pout.

Gaius crossed his arms on his chest, "So be it. We now have no choice but to reach the land of Canaan and pass the Great Spirit's trial for the sake of all humanity. It is clear then what wish we have to make towards the Great Spirit Origin."

"…To destroy all fractured dimensions… so this one may live…" Jude finished.

"You all act as if the fractured dimensions are worth nothing!" 'Fractured' Milla barked, "We all have our own lives… we exist you know! How can you all… be so selfish?"

Everyone grew silent at 'fractured' Elle's accusations. After all, she was right in a sense. It was what had been ringing in everyone's consciousness. Especially Ludger's. He had been destroying worlds just so that the prime dimension could live. It was a terrible burden to bear. If it was not for friends, Ludger would have broken down mentally a long time ago. The hurt look that Ludger had on his face softened 'fractured' Milla. She knew he wasn't doing it by choice. But it still angered her nevertheless.

The music of Ludger's GHS ringing destroyed the silence. Ludger picked up his GHS and it was Vera. "We have detected that Maxwell is no longer blocking our passage."

Ludger sighed tiredly, "So that means… we can proceed towards the dimension containing the final Waymarker?"

"That is correct. However right now the dimensional abyss is highly unstable. It will take some time before you can all enter the rift safely. We'll contact you once we've made the preparations." With that the conversation ended. Ludger placed his GHS in his phone

"Selfish bastards…" Jude cursed.

"I'm the reason…" 'Prime' Milla stated, "I unfortunately caused it when I harnessed mana out of the schism to take on a physical form. With the temporal crossroads gone, I had no choice."

Upon hearing that, Jude realized what that meant. "That means…"

"Yes… I can only remain in the human realm for a finite amount of time."

Jude heard the words and felt numb. It was simply fate. Until he could perfect spyrite technology, he could never be with Milla. It pained his heart to be so close and yet so far from her. Milla shared the same feelings as Jude. If she was not the Lord of Spirits, she would have chosen to be by Jude's side till the end of time.

"In any case, we should rest up for now." Rowen suggested, "Until Vera gives us the call, there's nothing much we can do."

Everyone agreed to that and began to depart Marksburg. However when 'prime' Milla took a step, she suddenly collapsed on both knees. Jude immediately ran to her side.

"Milla! You okay?" Jude asked in a worried tone.

Milla gave a slight nod, "Ye-yeah… I… I'm just… really… hungry…"

"…..Well…. you're certainly the old Milla alright…" Jude remarked. Everyone in the group chuckled.

Skit: Cooking
Present: Elle, 'fractured' Milla, Milla Maxwell & Rowen

Elle: Alright! Let's get back to Ludger's place so that Milla can keep her promise!

'Fractured Milla: Heh, this time my soup's definitely going to beat Ludger's!

Elle: Heh, there's no WAY you can beat Ludger's!

Milla: Oh wow, you can cook? I must say that I'm impressed.

'Fractured' Milla: You mean you can't cook?

Milla: Well I've never tried. I do like food though. Perhaps I should give it a try in the future.

'Fractured' Milla: Heh, you might be the Lord of Spirits here but it just shows there are still some things that I am better at.

Milla: W-well… *blushes* I just said I've never tried. I'm sure with enough practice, I can reach Ludger's level soon enough!

Elle: I don't know. Ludger is really good at cooking *smiles*

Rowen: I have to admit, after a sample of his fine cuisine, Ludger is indeed currently the best. A very fine attribute to have for a young man. I see you've picked a fine suitor.

'Fractured' Milla: Wh-wh-what?! Wh-what are you t-talking about!

*Rowen flees the scene with 'fractured' Milla chasing him*

Elle: …Milla's still going to cook for us right?

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It was already night when the group left Ludger's apartment. Milla had to admit that her 'other' self's cooking was delicious but Ludger's cooking was on another level. It would have to be one of the best kinds of food she had, even counting a year ago.

While everyone went their separate ways, Milla and Jude stuck together. They were both enjoying a quiet walk in the streets of Elympios. However neither said a thing. Jude was always like that. He always had no idea on what to say but once the conversation was flowing, then it came naturally. After a while of walking, they finally arrived at a small apartment that Jude had in Elympios.

"Well… this is my place. Where are you going to stay Milla?" Jude said, turning to the Lord of Spirits.

"I have just arrived in the human realm not too long ago Jude… where do you think I should stay?"

"Huh?! Err… y-you… err… well, I guess I could… well, you could spend the night here?"

"And if I insist I wish to 'spend the night' during my time in the human realm?" Milla teased.

"I… I…"

"Until you can perfect spyrite technology, the times we can see each other will be limited. For now, my reasoning to persist in the human world… is a necessity. Will you not 'remind' me of human warmth…? Like how you did a year ago…?"

"Milla…"

Jude swallowed hard and could feel his heart beating against his chest like it was about to explode. As he reached out to cup Milla's face, he realized he was trembling. Milla closed in the distance that they could practically feel each other's body warmth. It had been far too long since Jude felt this. The two kissed. It was sensational. It was every little bit that Milla remembered a year ago. It was supposed to be a simple kiss on the lips. But their passion got the better of them. Milla's arms encircled Jude's neck, preventing him from stopping. Not that he wanted to stop. As Jude tried to catch his breath and slightly opened his mouth, Milla sneaked her tongue in. Honestly Milla knew little of such acts but she was just doing what she felt like. After a couple of seconds of a tongue-fight, the pair finally stopped. Their faces were just inches away, feeling each other's breath.

"Just for tonight…" Milla said softly, almost pleading, "After tonight… we have a job to do but for now… I want to remember this for times to come…"

Jude looked at Milla's eyes and then gave a nod. The two entered Jude's apartment and resumed their passion.

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At the residential quarters, in Ludger's apartment, 'fractured' Milla was asleep. Elle was sleeping on Ludger's bed and 'fractured' Milla took the floor, only a blanket to cover her. Ludger insisted he slept elsewhere, presumably on the couch in the dining room.

Unknown to Elle or 'fractured' Milla, while the two slept, someone entered the room silently and watched the two. The man stood by the bedside, watching Elle's peaceful sleeping face and then knelt down. He gently tucked the blankets to her chest and then caressed the girl's hair. Elle rolled to her side and the man stopped.

The man then turned to 'fractured' Milla and transformed into Chromatus form. With a gentle hold on 'fractured' Milla's hand to make sure she did not wake up, the man waited until he was sure the situation had changed. Then as silent as the night, the man walked out of the room, never leaving any evidence he was there.

CHAPTER END

AN: Perhaps the Jude x Milla scene was a little too much? I don't know... Let me know what you think. I definitely don't plan on writing any lemons, but I will be dropping hints here and there on their relationship.