In a parking garage, Blood and Spirit were fighting a monster which was ghastly in appearance, was covered in what appeared to be tree bark like skin, and had large hands and feet. Blood flipped over a car to avoid being slashed by the monster then he slashed the monster's torso twice. Spirit blocked three slashes before he ducked under a slash and moved behind the monster. Spirit then punched the monster in the back of the head.

The monster stumbled then roared before flexing its muscles, causing the branches on it to extend outward. Blood used his pitchfork to divert the branches away from him while Spirit simply ram until he was able to jump and hide behind a truck.

Spirit hyperventilated for a moment then he said,"Jeez, this one is obsessed with trying to stab us."

"I don't think this monster is able to become obsessed.",Blood said, using his pitchfork to parry three branches that tried to stab him.

"It's an expression, Kai.",Spirit said while charging at the monster. He jumped over a branch then slid under a slash of the monster's claw, before jumping up and kicking the monster in the side. Blood slashed the monster in the gut then he used his pitchfork to swing a kick into the monster's chin. Spirit and Blood then punched the monster simultaneously, making it go back into a car.

Spirit sighed then he looked at Blood and asked,"You wanna finish this one or should I?"

Blood thought about it then he said,"You should finish it." in his normal apathetic way.

Spirit nodded then he activated his finisher, his leg being engulfed in black, gray, and white energy. He then charged at the monster and roundhouse kicked it in the face as his buckle announced,"SPIRIT FINALE!"

The monster exploded and a business woman fell to the ground unconscious. Spirit stood up then he checked on the woman while Blood walked up to him saying,"Are you okay, Daiji?"

"Yeah, think I pulled something when I kicked that monster though.",Spirit said while rolling his shoulders and neck.

Blood nodded, then he stood up straight and said in a very awkward manner,"Would you like me to massage your shoulders?"

"Uh… no, I'm good.",Spirit said, feeling uncomfortable by how Blood was talking. Blood nodded, quickly going back to his usual apathetic manner, then he said,"Shun told me that if I smile I may feel more emotions. I was smiling under my helmet."

Spirit nodded hesitantly then he led Blood out of the parking garage while both reverted to their civilian forms.

Kai and Daiji walked down the street in silence until Kai looked at Daiji and said,"Daiji,"

"Yeah Kai?",Daiji asked while putting his hands in his pockets. Kai stopped himself and Daiji, then he stepped in front of Daiji and bowed while saying,"Thank you very much."

Daiji raised an eyebrow then asked,"Why are you thanking me?"

"Because you have been a friend to me and don't mind my apathy. So I thank you for being a friend to me.",Kai explained bluntly. Daiji thought about it then he said,"Oh, you don't have to thank me for that dude."

"I do though. As you know, most people are uncomfortable when around me but you and Vicky have remained my friends and have helped me in the small time we've known each other so I thank you.",Kai explained.

Daiji nodded, then he said,"Well then you're welcome. You're also a good friend and thanks for being that."

Kai nodded then he tried to smile, needing to use his hands to prop his mouth up. Daiji put Kai's hands down then told him to stop as they continued walking. Daiji glanced at Kai and smirked while thinking,"You're a weird one but I am glad to have you as a friend."

"Permanere crescere.",Daiji heard a calming and soothing voice. Daiji looked around, his face showing surprise and confusion.


Meanwhile at a boutique, Vicky sat on a chair outside the fitting rooms and she looked rather bored. She sighed then said,"Shun, are you almost done?"

"Almost.",Shun said from a fitting room. Shun then came out of the fitting room wearing a blue button up under a black leather jacket, orange dress pants and black high heels. Shun posed while smiling and saying,"How do I look?"

"Hmm, you look pretty good. You also have managed to make heels work on a guy.",Vicky said, genuinely surprised by how Shun was pulling off the heels. Shun smiled happily then he went over to the mirror and while putting his hair in several styles,"This will look perfect at the art gallery."

"You're having an art gallery?",Vicky questioned.

Shun nodded,"Yes I am, or I'm a part of one at least. I would have one myself but I detest dealing with art dealers alone. They can be so pious at times and some don't see the true beauty in my pieces."

"Why am I not surprised to hear that?",Vicky commented. Shun turned to Vicky, his face having an amused smile then he walked over to Vicky and asked,"Why don't you and Daiji-kun come? Kai-chan is already coming with me, you two should also be there."

Vicky gained an apprehensive expression,"Oh I don't think that'd be a good idea Shun. I'm not a formal event person, I mean look at me."

"Vicky-san, you're a beautiful woman and it is not the event that makes the person.",Shun said in an encouraging manner.

"Even still, I don't think Daiji would want to go to this considering how hyper focused he is with us fighting monsters and figuring out these games. Not to mention I don't own anything that a normal girl would wear to an art gallery.",Vicky explained, doing her best to try and sound convincing.

Shun gained an intrigued smile,"Have no fear, your fashion forward friend is here. Let me take this off and then we can get to searching."

"Searching?",Vicky questioned.

"Yes, searching. By the time I am done with you, you shall see just how beautiful you truly are.",Shun said while strutting back into the changing room. Vicky had an astonished look on her face, blinking several times as she attempted to understand what just happened, then she said,"What have I gotten myself into?"


Back with Kai and Daiji, the two were exiting a bus with Daiji saying,"Shun wants us to go to his art gallery?"

Kai nodded,"He says that since I am attending then you guys should too. It also would make him happy and I want to see Shun happy."

"Of course you do, you're his boyfriend.",Daiji commented as he and Kai walked away from the bus stop. "Anyway, I'm alright with going but I don't know if Vicky would be. I mean she doesn't seem to like doing anything formal and from what I know, she barely even likes to go anywhere fancy. I also am not good at small talk and barely understand art."

"I can teach you some art based facts if you want me to.",Kai abruptly said, catching Daiji off guard.

"Why do you? Right, you do just know a bunch of random facts."

Kai nodded,"Shun is also asking Vicky to attend and will most likely help her if she needs it."

Daiji nodded, being slightly creeped out by how oddly planned out this all seemed. He then sighed,"Okay, I'll go to the art gallery. Just send me the time and date for it along with the dress code."

Kai nodded and was about to make himself smile but Daiji immediately told him to stop and he complied.


Two days later in the evening, the group were at an art gallery in a two story modern building which was attended by many people of whom could be assumed to be rich or of high status.

Shun walked around smiling and waving at the patrons, Kai being by his side the entire time. Shun wore the outfit he had picked out while Kai wore a simple black silk t-shirt under a black blazer, black dress slacks and black ankle high boots. He also had on the necklace of pearls that Shun had gifted him.

Daiji walked up to Kai and Shun with Shun smiling and hugging Daiji while saying,"Daiji-kun, I'm so glad you came."

"Yeah, I was a bit late 'cause of a monster but it was easy to deal with.",Daiji said, appearing to be uncomfortable. Shun nodded, then he motioned to the gallery while saying,"Take a look around, you may find something you like. Though if you find any of my paintings and become interested, I will happily make a piece based around you."

"I'll keep that in mind.",Daiji chuckled. He then looked around,"Have you guys seen Vicky? She left our place earlier and I haven't been able to find her."

Shun looked around then Kai pointed towards the outdoor patio and said,"She's out there."

Daiji looked towards the patio and his eyes widened at the sight of her. Vicky currently wore a violet, blue and red striped button up which she kept untucked under an all black letterman jacket, dark red pants, and violet and red high top sneakers. Vicky also had her long hair curled as well as tied in a half ponytail. Daiji shook his head then he said goodbye to Shun and Kai before walking to where Vicky was.

Shun gained a mischievous grin while saying,"I believe Daiji-kun has seen Vicky-san's beauty."

Kai looked at Vicky then he bluntly said,"She is beautiful but this is because you helped her."

"Kai-chan, while I appreciate the compliment on my work, I meant that Daiji-kun seems to have noticed Vicky-san in a more romantic sense."Shun explained. Kai nodded while letting out a sound of realization, to which Shun chuckled before kissing Kai on his jaw.

Outside, Daiji walked up to Vicky saying,"Hey V."

"Hey Daiji. You know how to dress for the occasion.",Vicky said with a small smile, looking Daiji up and down. Daiji currently wore a gray sweater that he left unbuttoned over a dark red short sleeved button up that had a white bandana like pattern on it, dark gray dress pants and black casual shoes.

"As do you.",Daiji said while motioning to Vicky's attire.

"Oh this wasn't me, Shun picked out most of this. All I did was decide to tie my hair back and the shoes.",Vicky said while motioning to herself.

"Still looks great on you.",Daiji said with a smirk. He and Vicky chuckled, then they looked back inside, seeing Shun and Kai conversing with some people while holding hands.

Vicky scoffed in amusement,"Crazy how those two can be so perfect for one another when both are kinda the opposite of each other."

"Well they say opposites attract right?",Daiji joked. Vicky chuckled, playfully pushing Daiji as he also chuckled. The two then stayed in a comfortable silence until Daiji asked,"Why are you out here, V?"

"Eh, it feels nice out and I'm not one for these kind of things."Vicky said nervously.

"That it? Sounds like you got something else on your mind."

Vicky let out a saddened sigh,"Well you're not wrong. I'm just thinking about Ren. I know I shouldn't be because of how he tried to kill you and the others but I just so happened to catch a glimpse of tonight's moon and he popped into my head."

Daiji and Vicky looked up at the moon, which was full, and they sighed. Daiji smirked before saying,"I can understand that, more than you know."

"You have a sibling that's against you in a death game?",Vicky jokingly questioned.

"Heh, no but I did have to fight a family member.",Daiji said.

Vicky raised an eyebrow at this that Daiji noticed. Daiji sighed then he began explaining,"Two years ago, my dad had come by to visit me and acted as though he didn't leave and not contact me for twenty or so years. We got into an argument and that led to ya know."

Vicky gained a compassionate look,"Didn't know that about you, D."

"It's not something I like to bring up a lot. Heck, I don't really like to bring up anyone from my family."

"Why? Family's important and they're always there for you."

Daiji scoffed,"Not my family."

Vicky looked at Daiji's, seeing a hint of sadness and contemplation, then she took him by the hand. Daiji looked at Vicky, who was now giving him a warm smile, as she said,"C'mon, let's get out of here."

"But what about Shun and Kai?",Daiji questioned.

"I think they'll understand.",Vicky said as she led Daiji to the exit. Neither noticed that Shun and Kai watched them leave, with Shun having an overjoyed smile on his face. Kai looked at Shun and said,"Your plan worked."

"That it did. I knew inviting them would lead to the combination of their beauties. Can't you see it, Kai-Chan?",Shun said with dramatic enthusiasm. Kai looked at where Daiji and Vicky once were and began squinting, which caused Shun to giggle while hugging Kai.


In a dark room that had one spot light shining down in the center of it, the shadowy figure walked into the spotlight, revealing him to be wearing a cloak.

"The avatar of the Moon has become corrupted. I have come to ask for permission in dealing with him."The shadowy figure asked politely looking up towards the void in front of him. A robot walked into the figure's view, this robot being knight-like and colored primarily black with cobalt blue accents and eyes. The robot stopped in front of the shadowy figure then it handed a case of some kind to the figure.

"You have been authorized to act in the games. Not only against Moon but also Spirit, Gravity, Blood, and Beauty.",The robot said, its voice being the exact same voice that the avatars heard whenever they were contacted.

The shadowy figure nodded, taking the case and saying,"It will be done."

"Asmagoth awaits your first battle, avatar of the Void.",the robot politely said while bowing. Void nodded then it turned around and walked out of the light.