~Two Days Later~

I stood on a building with Yoichi and Yuichiro, far within distance from Ky Luc.

As Yoichi steadied his aim on Ky Luc and talked to him, I stared at the burning crosses.

'Why do I feel like that's my fault? I could've easily said, "I'll give them punishment myself," but...this is what Bathory wanted; time, time for Yu to control his seraph.'

As I stared at the crosses, one of them made eye contact with me...It was just the vampire I was thinking about.

Looking away with embarrassment? and slight guilt?, I turned to Yu.

"I'll be back," I said and jumped off the building.

"Hey, where are you going?!" Yu whisper-shouted at me.

"Don't worry about it!" I whisper-shouted back to him by and ran towards the ocean.

-Guren's P.O.V-

"What is she doing?"

"This is no time to take a dip; besides, isn't the ocean contaminated far out?" Norito said and questioned.

"From years of experience of how her mother operated, I'll clarify now that Sayomi has a joker card up her sleeve," said Crowley Eusford.

We turned to him.

"What is she doing, then?" Shinya questioned seriously.

He only smirked and walked away, laughing lightly.

I turned back to see Sayomi had disappeared...and I'm assuming into the ocean.

My left eyebrow twitched, 'As long as she's in hiding until the right time...'

~Flashback~ -Sayomi's P.O.V-

"Okay. Let's go over the plan one more time. We'll use these dolls...to run a mini simulation of how are plan to defeat fifth progenitor, Ky Luc, should go," explained Guren.

I lifted an eyebrow, 'Dolls?'

Guren turned to Lieutenant Norito, "Goshi, the oil-"

I kicked some dirt, making a small dust cloud to the two dolls on the cross and snapped my right hand's fingers, instantly setting them on fire.

Guren turned to me, "Or..that..."

"Uh...do we really need these stupid props to do this?" Maj. Gen. Hiragi questioned with an unsure look.

"Hey, we're facing a really, really, reeeeally strong vampire here. If we don't plan this as thoroughly as we can, people will die."

'I won't allow that to happen,' I thought, clenching my fist.

"And is that puppy doll supposed to be Ky Luc?" Maj. Gen. Hiragi questioned with a sweat drop on the back of his head.

Guren held up the puppy doll, "My name is Ky Luc! I'm a fifth progenitor! Rurr woof woof!"

"Hahahahahahaha!" I laughed at his imitation of Ky Luc.

Maj. Gen. Hiragi made a quick smile at me before deadpanning at Guren, "Uh-huh," he said and slapped the doll out his hand.

The puppy doll fell to the ground and went to the fire.

*Silence*

"Ouu, good plan! Burn him!" I said jokingly.

"Aww, it burned up," Guren whined.

"Man, we sure beat Ky Luc real quick!" Lt. Norito bragged.

"Total victory for the good guys! Whoot!" Maj. Gen. Hiragi announced.

"Yay!" I joined in.

"UGH. What idiocy are you lot up to this time?! Gawd!" Lt. Jujo intervened and turned to me, "Don't rub your idiocy off on her! She might go crazy and order for another war!"

"I will do no such thing. Besides, I like joking around sometimes. It helps me loosen up."

"Wow, you're pretty laid-back for a..princess and soon to be queen," Miss Hanayori told me.

I made a closed eyed smile, "I have to be in tight situations."

Lt. Jujo stared at me and patted my head lovingly, "You're too adorable to be ruined by this world!" She said and hugged me.

A hand pulled me away from Lt. Jujo's embrace and someone hugged me from behind.

"Don't lay your filthy fingers on her," Mikaela growled.

"Not one, but two. Ahahaha.." Shinoa chuckled with a smirk.

I frowned and looked up at him, "Mika! Be nice! I will not be happy if you and Yuichiro keep acting so overprotective of me," I lectured him.

Staring down at me with a disappointed look, he sighed and let me go.

"Salut, Sayo. Tu sais Je t'aime parce que si Je ne fais pas...Je ne voulu pas ai-"

(Hey, Sayo. You know I love you because if I do didn't...I would not have-")

I put my right hand over his lips and blushed, "J-Je sais, Mikaela! Je sais..t'aime moi. J'aime tout les tu et Yuichiro...Je faire maintenant..et pour...eternity."

("I-I know, Mikaela! I know..you love me. I love both you and Yuichiro. I do now..and for...eternity.")

"I heard my name! Were you two talking about me in your weird language?!" Yu approached us with a frown.

Mika and I both looked away. I'm unsure of what his face expressed, but I knew I covered my blush well as I stared at Yu.

"We weren't badmouthing you. I would never do such a thing. I love you too much, Yuichiro," I said with a gentle smile.

I'm so glad no was paying attention when I said that except for Mikaela and Yuichiro himself.

By saying that, he looked away, blushed and crossed his arms as I lightly giggled, patting both of their soft and fluffy hair.

'These two gave me hope and made me all the more happy when I first met them. That's why they're so precious to me...'

"It won't be Ferid or Krul who kills Ky Luc. It will be Yu. The rest of us are decoys, the main priority without none of us being killed. The whole thing is just one big feint. Make it look like we're saving Krul. Make it look like we're saving Ferid. Once he buys into that..."

"Then, it's my turn," Yu said, looking down at the injection needle filled with liquid.

I raised my right hand, "I see that you're testing him on how he can control his seraph as well, so you don't want me to intervene, but...where does that leave me? You didn't give me a position."

Guren looked to Lt. Norito and nodded. He blew on a pipe, creating an illusion of...a queen chess piece with a ace card in front of it.

"Sayomi, you are the queen of this upcoming fight. You'll watch from afar until all your pawns have fallen. If all of this goes to hell, you'll be our ace in the hole. I have a question-"

"Before you say anything else, I will let you know that none of you are my pawns."

"Including me?" Crowley questioned with a 'innocent' smile.

An irk mark formed in my left cheek as I closed my eyes, "As much as this degrades me, yes, including you. Proceed with your question, Guren."

"Is it possible...you can resurrect life?"

"..I...honestly don't know. Even if I could, I wouldn't want anyone dying in the first place; although, there's only one solution I know to bringing someone back to life and I refuse to go through that again..." I said and shadowed my face.

Yu ruffled my hair slightly, showing comfort, "I agree with her, Guren. She doesn't know a way, so if one of us dies, so be it."

-Flashback Ends-

I smirked, 'There it is...'

Diving into the ocean, I swam deep down where it was dark and humans couldn't go in the Pacific Ocean.

My vision is precise in the dark, so it wasn't no problem that I could see. From a far distance, I could see an angular fish lurking.

I shivered, 'I hate those things. They're ugliness scared me as a child and still does.' Like a sane person, I didn't go near it and provoke it.

Swimming further into the deep abyss, a smirk replaced my thin lips and I grabbed the object I was searching for in case of emergencies...

Closing my eyes and opening them back up, I let Dante handle the rest.

-Shinoa's P.O.V-

Blocking Yu from danger came for a close call, 'I could tell Ky Luc was using him as a shield. How mean. If I were Ferid, I'd surely get my revenge one way or another.'

Looking to the water, I narrowed my eyes, wondering what Sayomi could possibly be doing down there. She always has tricks up her sleeve as far as I know.

Focusing back on the matter at hand, me and Mitsuba kept distracting Ky Luc, still making a way for Yu.

When closest to the enemy, Yu transformed into his seraph, 'Hopefully, this goes well or we're all screwed.'

As the fight began, I looked back to sudden pick up in the current of the ocean. Something was...off.

-Sayomi's P.O.V-

I am within Dante's domain while she's handling the rest.

"Dante, what is that object exactly?"

"Something I hope you never think is okay to use...because it will take over when you can already control it, and I cannot have you die."

"Hmm..is it...the Angel's trumpet?" I asked, staring down at the water under my feet.

"Yes."

"Oh..."

Looking around, I moved my covered feet, playing with the water since I kinda felt bored due to not taking part in this.

'Yu...They must've began already. I sense his spirit wavering a bit. I hope they're all okay.'

-Flashback-

"Mommy...you're powerful, right?" my four year old self asked.

She nodded with a smile full of warmth and worry, "Yes...I am."

"So..why don't you use that power to see into the future and help others. You could prevent many bad things."

My mother stared down at me as tears slid down her cheeks, then she sunk to the floor.

"Y-you have to understand, S-Sayomi. M-mommy..despises that power. She wants t-to help, but...a friend of hers and humans have gone too far...and the only ones that are the last hope...is..."

I hugged her, "It's okay, Mommy. You don't have to speak anymore and Daddy will be home soon, so please, stop crying..."

-Flashback Ends-

'This water beneath my feet...This is Dante's tears. My mother said she despised her power..especially looking into the future. I completely understand how it hurts...to see mischief approaching...and you can't do a thing about it..'

Looking around, I decided to do self training and defense strategies, forming the tears into liquid enemies.

Instead of using Himezuru-sa, I used my fists because there are many situations of where I could lose her.

'Dante once told me I could be people's savior!'

I punched a enemy and they turned back into flat tears on the ground.

'My father told me I'll become strong and proud of myself one day!'

Another enemy was down.

'My mother told me I'll achieve and protect along my journey!'

By now, all the enemies were down. I took in some air, then exhaled, smiling brightly.

"There will always be something you cannot control. We will overcome, your salvation has begun...Dante."

"*Chuckle* We taught you well."

My mind and body felt like it was sucked back into reality, and I glanced around to see my surroundings. Luckily, my bangs hid my eyes.

I knew I was standing next to Yuichiro because I sense his presence next to me.

'He's in seraph form. It's kinda scary seeing him hold back in that form..as if he's trying to deceive the enemy.'

Glancing around more of my surroundings, I noticed Ky Luc seemed to be analyzing his situation before turning his eyes on Yu.

Immediately taking that as offense, I stepped in front of Yu. I knew I am in my seraph form, too, but I am in control of it now.

"Oh? The queen is a puppet, too? I swear, you humans try to utilize anything powerful. Once she comes back to her senses, I'm sure-"

"She never left..for a minute or two perhaps," I spoke.

"Well, I'm glad the original queen could join us!"

Looking to...Bathory?, I stared in confusion, 'Why is he...? How did he...? What am I...seeing exactly? What..happened to..his body?'

I frowned and kept my eyes shadowed as I looked back at Ky Luc, "Hmph.."

'...So...he knew that in this body wasn't me. My mother told him to collect everything to make her spirit stick to this earth.' My eyes widened, '..If that's the case, he must know that a piece of my father's spirit is within Dante as well.'

Focusing back on the situation at hand, I noticed that the conversation between Bathory and Ky Luc is...well, who's better than the other.

I almost let out a chuckle, 'Oh, the pettiness. Then again, most vampires become petty or cold when boredom turns into fun..'

"...True. That's why I'm just as insane as you are!"

When he said that, I bit my lip, making sure my bangs covered my eyes and lips.

"See you later!" He said and took Krul with him, but he stopped, "Surely, you're keeping that side of you hidden away, my queen?"

With that being said, he jumped away, using buildings to get away.

*Silence*

I fell to the ground, "Hahahahahaha! Hahahaha! Hahahahahaha!"

"She finally lost it," Crowley commented.

Struggling to contain my laughter in, I trembled whilst attempting to crawl to the fallen Yuichirou.

"Hmhmhmhm! Hmhm..hm...Yu-...are you okay?" I asked, finally calming down my laughter.

With a trembling body, he slightly nodded, "...Ye..ah..."

My smile quickly disappeared, 'You unbeknownst liar. No, you're not okay and deep down, you know it. That demon...Asuramaru, is slowly consuming you.'

Standing up, I turned to where Sanguinem is, though it is miles away from where we are.

'When the time is right, I'll send you to help her, Dante.'

'I'll be sure to do that.'

Contracting my wings inward, I let go of my seraph form and sighed, looking down.

"Hey, what is 'that side' exactly?" Mikaela questioned me.

My eyes squinted, "...You will never have to worry about that side of me. I am fine."

"Are you?" Yuichiro asked me.

I bent down to his level, "I should be the one asking you that. Don't think I didn't see you clench that injection. If you would've took another dose of that, it could've killed you."

He smiled at me, "If it's to protect you, Mika, and the others, I wouldn't mind at all."

My eyes widened before narrowing in sadness and I turned around swiftly, trying to hold in the tears I wanted to spill for him saying.

I cupped my lips with my right hand, 'Yuichiro..you really are an idiot. Did I not say I was the one who was supposed to see-'

Hearing screaming from Shinoa and Mitsuba, I turned around only to have my eyes widen in terror and red inflame my cheeks.

..Bathory...was..w-...he was...n-naked.

"Dwah! Sh-Shi, do something!" Shinoa shouted and swung her scythe at him, emitting fire.

A scream erupted from me, "AAAAAAHHH! DANTEEEEE!"

Immediately, fire surrounded Bathory in the form of a snake, a resemblance of my Father's, but his is white with gold diamond shaped down the middle of its back.

The snake didn't consume him, it just blocked him from our eyesight.

Inhaling and exhaling really quick, I tried to calm down my beating heart, 'Good thing I didn't look any further downward or I would have to cut out my eyes. Just that perverted sight was enough to me.'

Looking at my left hand, a memory came back to me.

-Flashback-

There, my now lifeless body lay, as the prophecy stood over me.

I died for a couple minutes, thinking I sealed Shigama Doji in my body to deal with him myself.

A warm presence came over my body and a mystic hand combed through my hair, but I couldn't see whose hand it belonged to.

My body jolted and I sat up, looking around, then down at my hands. Imprinted in my hands until the very end was the shapes to aid me through my journey.

Small pebbles were stuck in my skin due to being thrown around by my previous enemy. Blood stained my blue and white dress as scratches tattered my skin.

Despite my horrid and abhorrent appearance, I still stood on my feet with the ability to walk to my next destination.

'Can't...can't let them die. No..I absolutely, positively refuse to see such a sight and let that happen,' I thought with some determination.

Now able to run, I ran where I caught a whiff of all their scents. I noticed the destruction around me, too...all due to my spell...

Shaking the degrading thoughts away, I eluded any suspicious looking figures and ran into a tunnel of sorts.

'I still smell them. They're blood still flows within their bodies. I know I'm crossing into enemy territory and putting my life at risk, but they're my family and I will not leave them behind for my selfish escape!'

Not paying attention, I ran into someone and became pre-cautious. Staring up at the figure, the vampire looked down to my level.

When his eyes met mine, they seemed kinda surprised, but I quickly brushed it off and bowed my head.

"Forgive me, sir. I was looking for my family," I spoke and tried to go around him.

"Hold on, little one," he spoke and stepped in my way.

Visibly frowning as fire started to rage in my eyes, I slightly glared at him in irritation, "Yes?"

"What is your name?"

"...Sayo; now, excuse me-"

"SAYO?!"

"SAYO-CHAN'S HERE?!"

"WHAT?! WHERE?!"

"OVER THERE!"

Seeing my family run up to me, I walked over to them and made a closed eyed smile.

"Hey, everyone."

Being glomped by the children as they cried, I pat all of their heads, smiling down at them.

"That's all you have to say after being separated from us?! You could've gotten killed by one of those bloodsuckers!" Yu lectured me.

"But she's fine now, Yu-chan. That's all that matters. Isn't that right, Sayo-..." He stopped speaking as his eyes widened, staring at my current state.

"Now, now. Please, calm yourselves. Also, you shouldn't hug me, I'm drenched with my own blood."

When I said that, all the children of the orphanage stepped away from me, frightened at the sight of me.

"Oh, my God...Sayo..are you okay?" Akane asked me, slowly approaching me.

I kept my closed eyed smile, "Of course I am. I got a few scratches here and there while trying to find you guys."

*Silence*

Opening my eyes due to someone embracing me, I saw that it was Mika.

"Mikaela?"

"Thank you.."

The children as well as Akane and Yu were confused by the situation.

Though Mika was our proud, fearless, courageous leader, even he needed comfort when he felt sad, upset or angry.

(Read "Seraph of the End - Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at 16", this novel gives some background on questions for the manga. And this is the last chapter of "I Am Your Savior", the next chapter is where "I Am Your Queen" begins.)