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Frosty-Hoo-Lesions Studio
"Wow, you are great Tsubasa-chan~" One of the girl dancers cooed.
"Yeah, you're on fire today!"
"Um, thanks to everybody," Tsubasa made an awkward smile at the thunderous applause and cheers from the dancers. She wore a pink t-shirt with flowers on them, black pants, and sneakers.
The green-haired Mermaid, on the other hand, made a sly smile on her face as she leans on the wall and clapped. Unlike other demons, Mermaid was able to blend in among the humans by magically change her fin to her human legs & feet at any time she wants. The attire she has chosen to wear is an enchanting evening strapless gown.
Tsubasa can already tell that Mermaid was looking at her from behind, which made her a little bit nervous. When the time Tsubasa found out that Mermaid can shift her tail fin into human legs she was baffled, she was really debating if she should tell Itsuki. Tsubasa wanted to Mermaid to stay at her place, or at least return to her cellphone, but she couldn't trust her enough not to make a mess so she had Mermaid pick out a dress from her wardrobe.
It's not the best choice in her opinion but it was last minute.
Seven minutes later Tsubasa was back wearing her casual attire after training. Her casual outfit consists of a stylish bright pink top with long sleeves underneath is a light yellow dress and bright sky blue slippers. Tsubasa took a deep breath as she departed from training from the 'Frosty-Hoo-Lesions Studio' Mermaid catch up with her.
"I'm glad that over with," Mermaid smiled as she walked with her mistress side by side as she held the training bag, "But at least seeing you dance gives me joy."
Tsubasa darted her, "Yeah and you almost broke someone's arm."
"But that Male guard was rude to me," Mermaid laughed, "he asked for proof if I really am your Personal Bodyguard."
"By ripping out somebody's heart?"
Mermaid thought about it for a moment before speaking, "Oh sure, defiantly!" she chirped, "I could have done a lot worst for him by dining on his blood."
Tsubasa sighed, "Well at least you didn't hurt him, and I don't know if Mr. Mahiro would be happy about that."
"Who?"
"My current employer."
The Green haired demon blinked in surprise, "Oh! So anyway wear too Tsubasa-chan?"
"I was thinking I would hang out at the Café and call Itsuki to meet us there."
"Great, so we'll have a triple date!" Mermaid said, "You, me and Itsuki-kun!"
"Wrong on SOOO many levels," Tsubasa glared at her demon, "Itsuki-kun and I are not dating—"
*BUZzzzz… *BUZZzzzz
The Raven haired Idol huffed as she grabs her phone from her peruse. Mermaid was curios at her mistress reading her Topic Message.
[Topic Message]
Touma: Yo Tsubasa-chan, hope it not a good time!
Tsubasa: What do you want Touma?
Touma: Big News: We're in the Idoalasphear and found some cute girl, who is also a fighter.
Tsubasa: Some People like Tiki=Waifu have been able to wander in the Idolasphear before Touma and we always saved them. Unless you planned on asking her out on a date or something.
Touma: Come on, give me some credit here.
Tsubasa: Then start talking, I'm on my break.
Touma explained to Tsubasa via Topic Message on what are they been doing and how Itsuki saved this random girl name Kasumi's life from being killed off by Mirage. He also made note of a new type of Mirage, one that resembled a Crain.
Tsubasa: Well, at least you guys are okay without me but tell me more about that girl.
Eleonora: She's a self-proclaimed Phantom Thieve member.
Touma: WTH Eille, I was going to tell her!
Eleonora: Then stop beating around the bush.
Tsubasa: Oh, so that girl is part of that gang that Kiria was with long ago.
Eleonora: Yea, but we don't know anything about her yet and it's rubbing me the wrong way.
Touma: You mean to tell me that a cute black clade Masquerader ballet dancer (that can easily pass up for being a Mirage Master) is somehow bad?
Eleonora: I'm not saying their bad but last I checked the Phantoms have only 9 members, not 10.
Touma: Lol then she's clearly a newbie! Wait, theirs nine?
Eleonora: In case you haven't forgotten already, Kiria was an honorary member in secret.
Tsubasa: What? I didn't even know she was part of that group.
Eleonora: Kiria was basically like a one-woman army when she was starting out but that was shortly before she meets the same group.
Tsubasa: Dang it Ellie, you could have told me sooner?
Eleonora: Sorry about that Tsubasa but now you know. ^^;
Tsubasa: That's okay, it no big deal. I just don't know about these guys up until now but not that I care either. So anyway about that girl is she, well, you know trying to hit on Itsuki-kun. I'm just curious about that all!
Touma: She defiantly has the hots for Itsuki!
Tsubasa: You know what never mind.
Eleonora: Tsubasa will have to call you back later we got a Mirage related problem!
Tsubasa was baffled when Touma & Ellie ended their chat message abruptly.
"Sounds very urgent," Mermaid noted.
"Come on, they may need our help!" Tsubasa announces.
Mermaid begins to pout, "Can't we eat first? Or at least-"
"No!" Tsubasa stomps her feet on the ground as she glared at her.
Illusory Shibuya
{Play Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne OST Normal Battle Deep World Amara}
Itsuki Aoi and friends fend off an ambush from a group of hostile Mirages, a Dark Shaman, three Flaming Skellingtons and two Defile Mirage Myrmidon. Kasumi Yoshizawa stayed out of the sidelines, knowing full well that her weapons are useless against the Mirage.
Itsuki dashed towards a Skellington with his rapier and slashed through the Mirage at a quick speed. Meanwhile, Touma and Eleonora jointly combine their attack on the Myrmidon; Touma threw his spear at the Myrmidon and Eleonora aimed her bow & fired at the hostile. In a flash of light, the force case the Defile Myrmidon fly backward and hit the ground.
A Flaming Skellington blew it fire breath at Yashiro but he dogged to the side then leaped while slashing his sword at the enemy. After he put down the Skellington a Defile Paladin appeared and charged at Yashiro with its spare pointing at him but was struck by Paravati's lighting attack before it could get to him. Yashiro gave the demon a nodded for approval before tending to the next target.
Kasumi was amazed as she watches the battle and at the same time feels helpless that she couldn't fight alongside them. If only Tiki were here to grant her a blessing she and her Persona might have the ability to stand up to these Hostile Mirages.
"Kasumi, look out!" Itsuki shouted.
The redhead girl snapped out of her thoughts, she turned to the side to see a Skellington charging at her with its maw open, ready to eat her. Out of fear she pulled out her daggers and flung them at the Mirage but as expected the daggers fazed right through it.
Crap, bad move! Kasumi has little time to move so her only option is to—
Itsuki rushed up in front of a shock Kasumi—he used his cape to shield both her and himself, creating a rectangle pattered forcefield that force back the Skellington all dazed. Kasumi's heart beat faster when she felt his armored hand over her shoulders for a brief moment. She shooked if off however and joined with Itsuki for a joint attack before the Skellington snaps out of its daze.
*SMAK
The force sends it flying backward over the tall monolith building.
{Stop Shin Megami Tensei III Nocturne OST Normal Battle Deep World Amara}
"Well that was close," Kasumi smiled at Itsuki, "Guess I owe you a graduated."
Itsuki looked at her confused for a moment, "Just doing my job," he then started to look around and notice Mamori and Paravati took out the last Mirage, "We should get moving before more show up."
"Yea," The redhead Phantom Thief nodded, "They're clearly after my Performa."
"True but… those enemies we fought are pretty tough," Itsuki said as he led his friends back to the real world, "Something is odd about you."
Somewhere a Zhu Yin Sister watched from atop of the building, the same one that attacked Kasumi earlier, stared down at the group of humans with deep regret.
"That girl in a mask…" The Zhu Yin Sister, "I will kill her."
"Kill who?" A Dark Shaman spoke up.
"Her!" She pointed to the girl in black down.
"Hmmm… I see… but Kronya's vessel is not what we're after."
"And how would you know that?" She turned on her heel and glared at the Dark Shaman.
"Our mission is to track down the child from the Askr Kingdom."
"Askr?" She moaned, "Why am I'm the last to know? You could have told me, you idiot… I haven't even had time to paint my fingernails."
The Dark Shaman turned away, "Dispar no more, I can sense the Child is still here. Kronya's puppet mastery would serve to distract."
"Humph, might as well get a move on and find that brat while we still can, Darky."
"Of course, right away…" The Mirage bowed
Sky Garden Palace
{Play Phantasy Star Online Soundtrack – Day Dawns}
Tiki mad a loud huffed, she just got done signing the papers with her signature on em as she sat on her thrown.
"I know it may be an inconvenience for you, milady," an Archangel said.
The green-haired princess of the Dragon Tribe stood up and smiled at the Archangel and the Casper, "It's fine! Thanks for sending the documents, I've made some careful considerations on the construction purposes so far things are going well."
The Casper flushed, "R-really, Mew?"
"All through, I do have some nitpicky issued I have with the Dohr restorations, like the wages for our workers and a number of breaks."
"The city streets are still submerged but wear making study ethnic progress."
"Wear working hard, mew. Sea levels have lowered significantly and our people are getting their pay," The Casper exclaimed.
"It great to know!" Tiki brightens, "Is there anything else?"
"Nothing to report Milady."
"Okay, then I guess this concludes it! See ya," Tiki waved at the Archangel and Mirage. They bowed and took their leave.
Caroline stood in attention beside Tiki's thrown. A phone ring from her pocket she picks it up and received a text from her sister Justine.
"Its Justine Milady, she has arrived at the entrance along with two others," The assistant warden girl announced.
"Two others?" Tiki puzzled.
"Nah and Raidou, Milady."
"Oh, really?" Tiki exclaimed, "Bout time!"
"I'll go greet them, milady," Caroline bowed to Tiki and head to the Garden Gate.
Nah was memorized at the beauty of this floating garden in the sky; she hasn't remembered the last time she been to a palace such as this. She and Raidou were escorted by two Large Mirage White Knights with Justine leading the way.
Raidou has surveyed the area, not sure what to expect, he knows the white knights are watching him carefully. So far no sign of danger.
Justine walked up to her sister, who was waiting very patiently.
"Fashionably late aren't we sister," Caroline inquired.
"Hey, sis," Justine waved at her twin sister then turn to Nah and Raidou, "Miss, Nah I would like to introduce to my sister, Caroline."
Nah resisted the urge to make a remark to the identical twin that carried a baton, she appeared too stern for her age…
"Hello, it's nice to meet you," Nah bowed.
"The pleasure mine," Caroline then eyed Raidou, "Nice to see you still standing."
"You know him?" Nah asked.
"I've encountered him with a group of performers and Idols, who are also friends with Tiki."
"Right. Sooo… is it possible that I meet with Tiki?"
"Of course," Caroline nodded, "She has been expecting you both," She and Justine lead Nah and Raidou to the throne alter.
"Nah, it's so great to see you!" Tiki exclaimed as she sat up on her thrown and flew to her old friend.
Nah was on a verge of tears, "T-Tiki i-is it really you?"
"Of course it's me," the young daughter of Naga said, "I may look younger now—"
"TIKI I'M SO HAPPY THAT I FOUND YOU!" The young Burnett half Manakete rushed to hug her long lost friend and inspiration. Tiki was caught off guard but returned the hug.
{Stop Phantasy Star Online Soundtrack – Day Dawns}
Tomorrow Tokyo(21)
City Hall
"So this is the place?" Futaba gawked at all the high-tech architecture, "This is 'Star Fighters' level of awesomeness." She twirled around taken in all the scenery.
"The whole city is straight out of 'Start Fighters'—"
"STAR Fighters," Futaba corrected Ryuji.
"Star Fighters, yeah okay whatever—Hey Patty-chan I'm going to head over to that café area upstairs. I'm starving."
"We've eaten before we left," Ann said.
"I know and I'm still hungry."
Patty blinked, "Well I don't mind, I don't even work here, let alone live here."
"Alright sweet, see ya!" He ran upstairs to the Café area.
"I'll follow him," Ann announced.
Makoto nodded, "Okay, we'll see you at Tiki's Palace then."
Ayaha Oribe watches in silence as she watches her cousin's friends talking normally as if nothing really happens.
Strange.
She still couldn't remember what had happened to her all she can remember is feeling angry during the TIKIFEST. The next thing she knows she woke up in the ragged attire that Aversa had provided her when she was possessed. Ayaha didn't ask to tag along with them but part of her doesn't want to be alone for a number of reasons.
Akira and the others had explained in full detail what had transpired on their perspective. Ayaha knows that Akira took on a different path that lead him to become a Persona User. Even after Tsubasa and Itsuki had saved her from Aversa control and lived out her life she felt bad she hasn't stout her cousin out. Still, she was glad to see him after all those years.
Akira still in his Joker costume as watch her looking on from behind. Ayaha now wore a dark blue turtleneck sweater, a pink knee-length skirt, pantyhose, and high heels.
As if Ayaha notice she turn to the sideways and gave him a warm smile. Akira quickly looks away.
Morgana rolled his eyes, "Okay this is just sad and weird," Remarked.
The black-haired teen stammered, "It's just a little awkward," he hopes to deflect the possibility that goes on in Morgana's head.
"Yea, technically she uses to be our enemy but we know Aya-chan is just a puppet. Messiah blood runs deep," Morgana said, "Aya-chan is still hot even without her evil sexy vibes and she smells nice—don't tell anyone that I said it."
Joker nodded.
"So Patty, where do we see Tiki-chan and Nah-chan?" Futaba asked.
"UP the elevator, of course, that leads to the portal to the Sky Realms," Patty said.
"Can't say that I'm surprised," Futaba turned to the rest of the group, "Hey guys, I think it's time for us to head on up there," her eyes widen, "Hey is that—"
"Yup," Patty made a toothy grin, pointing at the huge holograms, "The three Manakete Idols! I take it you're a huge fan?"
"I helped design Tiki-chan's virtual software when she was just starting out," Futaba face beamed, "I did most of the work for Ninian and Fae-chan too! OH did you know that almost written a song for Tiki-chan? I haven't even got around in finishing it."
Patty's face brightens as well, they both talked about how amazing Tiki, Fae, and Ninian as Idols while Patty's Casper felt embarrassed for some reason. The rest of the group took the time to marvel at the holograms protection of the three Mirage Manaketes.
"No way they're coming here?"
"That's what I've heard, they're going too performed with Lady Tiki," Patty chirped.
"O.M.G! Now the only thing missing is—"
"Can we go, please? People are looking at us, it's embarrassing!" The WitchDoctor Casper whined. Both Futaba and Patty stop their blabbering then they saw that many onlookers, both Mirage and Human alike, have been watching them.
Patty's face turns red, "There nothing to see here, just us fangirling."
"What, have you not seen us Fangirls before?" Futaba's face was also red. Which prompted their group to laugh and just like that the onlookers paid no mind.
"Well, that was awkward," Yusuke remarked.
"Be quiet," Futaba glared at him.
"Alright fellas let get a move on, we don't want to keep a young lady waiting if you know what I'm talking about," Morgana said.
"Shouldn't we wait for Ann and Ryuji," Haru asked.
"It's okay I'll wait for them to get finish at the Café area," Akira said, "I'll… stay here as well. I don't think I should face Tiki just yet," Ayaha announced.
Mankato did not like the sound of what Ayaha said but on the other hand, she is still undecided about whether she should trust her or not. Patty may have performed her ritual to rid Grima from Ayaha's body but… part of her can't let her guard down for a secant. She may be dangerous to be around city hall or worse she'll plan to go after Tiki and Nah. Akira said that he will stay here with Ann, Ryuji, and Ayaha.
"Very well," Makoto nodded, "Just be careful around her," there is no denying that she still holds resentment over Ayaha, on Tsubasa's behave mostly and the times when Ayaha almost broke her hand.
"Still don't trust her? Can't say I'm surprised," Morgana remarked though he understands what Mako-chan was talking about.
Makoto rolled her eyes, "Just don't get any trouble, okay?"
Akira nodded.
Makoto, Patty, Futaba, Yuskuke, Morgana, and Haru went up the stairs to the elevator. The Joker walked up to Ayaha, she was taking a shine to the holograms that projected the three dragon goddesses.
"They do seem to admire Tiki," Ayaha mused, "I just wish it didn't come to this…" she places her hand on the terminal, which in turn projected a list of songs.
"What year is this?" he just screwed up the first conversation he had with her. Ayaha was busy skimming the tracklist, "Nobody here knows but it's the year 2028."
The Joker scratched the back of his head, "Right."
"Can I ask you something?" She turned around to face him.
"Sure."
"Why are you still wearing that costume?"
"Nothing really matters if you're in a strange world, which is seemly our future."
The former idol's brows frown, "I'm so sorry…"
"For what?"
"For everything."
The Joker shrugged, "It's all in the past not like anything in the past that included throwing your life on the line."
Ayaha laughed, "It's funny I haven't aged a day since I was addicted, five years in fact."
"Five years?" Joker pondered before speaking, "If I'm from the past then you're from—"
"The future. I know; it's hard to believe and we're still the same age—well I haven't aged. Tsubasa and her friends saved me from Aversa's control I've been working for Fortuna, as secretary, and supporting my sister's new Idol career."
"You mean Tsubasa?" asked somewhat surprised, he remembered Lavenza stating that Tsubasa's arcana allows her to become stronger over time hence; the strength arcana.
"Yes, all I can say is that I'm very proud of her. She has grown very beautiful too and gain a lot of fans."
"That's actually pretty cool—not sure how Morgana would feel about a gown up Tsubasa though if she is here."
"Funny that you mention it, Tsubasa had shown me her drawing of the talking cat when she was 12. Tsubasa claimed it to be her imaginary friend that helped her."
They talked for what it seems like hours but little do they know is that there is a Dark Wizard Mirage that watching them from the entrance.
"Now this is something the director should know about this," The Blob said and turned to the exit as quickly as he could.
Real-world (Present) Tokyo
Fortuna Office
Itsuki and the others have informed Tsubasa and Mermaid that they have arrived at the office using the transportation stone that warped them back to the Fortuna Office. Tsubasa complained that they could have told them sooner on the topic message. Itsuki had reassured them that they are okay, Tsubasa has expressed relief and was glad that they were able to find that mysterious redhead girl.
Touma, a silly goof that he is, had made remarks but Tsubasa had none of it and said that she and Mermaid will be here soon. Itsuki and Touma had hung up their phones afterward.
"So this is your secret hideout?" Kasumi asked. Both Touma and Ituski flinched while the rest seem unsurprised by the new girl's assessment.
Kasumi giggled, "It's okay I've been here before with Kiria."
"Yet she didn't tell us about you guys," Touma scratched the back of his head, "I'm mean—Kiria never talks about her life as a Mirage Master."
Eleonora closed her eyes and sighed, "Seriously who is this girl?" she crossed her arms, "This doesn't sit right with me…"
Kasumi felt a headache after she looked around the office and felt dizzy, she nearly collapsed.
"You don't look well," Yashiro remarked. Kasumi whipped the sweat on her forehead with her sleeve—she turns to face Yashiro.
"I may be at my physical limit after my long trip," Kamui made an apologetic smile.
"That makes sense," Mamori said relief, "You're not the first person that has been trap in the Idolasear for a long time."
Itsuki started the think, "Kasumi? Have you have any contact with Mirage that is not a lesser?"
Kasumi started to frown, "I…"
"Hey guys," Kiria walked in. Kasumi's dreaded expression turns bright when she turns to face, "Kiria!"
Kiria blinked when some random girl wearing an old academy uniform rushed up to her and grab both her hands and clasp them together.
"It's so great to see you!"
The Idol raised her brow, "Uhhh…"
"It's me Kasumi Yoshizawa- wow you look great! I love that purple jacket!"
Kiria turned her attention to Itsuki when he was scratching the back of his head, unsure what to explain.
Before the Idol had a chance to speak Kasumi had blab twenty questions.
"Thanks," Kiria said flatly, "But do I know you from somewhere?"
"Wha—"The redhead girl was shocked.
"She claimed that she knows you Kiria," Itsuki said. "She must be from an alternate reality," Tiki=Waifu joked.
Kasumi took a step back and tried to read Kiria's expression. She then looks back at the rest of the group.
"Sorry," Kiria sighed, "I should have been a little bit more incentive, I've been at work a lot of times and—"
"No, I get it," Kasumi said, "I feel…" she felt dizzy again but this time she collapses on the floor. Mamori, Eleonora gasped while Itsuki, Kiria, and Touma were stunned.
"What happen, is she going to be okay!?" Mamori.
"Man this is just plain weird," Touma said baffled.
"Itsuki, something is wrong," Chrom's voice said.
Itsuki nodded, "We should help her up. Touma, could you give me a hand?"
Touma sighed, "I supposed."
Grey Fog
When Kasumi's eyes snap open, the sky was grey and foggy. It appeared that she is resting on, concrete? The redhead ponytailed girl got up on her feet and scanned her surroundings.
"You have been a very bad girl."
Kasumi jumped at the voice that echoed through the emptiness of the fog. She frantically looked for the source.
"W-where are you?" Kasumi demanded. Her answer came with the sounds of Kronya gigging, running through the cold shiver of her spine and close to the ear. The girl turned on her heel only to see nothing.
"Where else? You thought you have a chance but you'll never keep me away."
Kasumi clenched her fist.
"You and I are the same, where both two-bit Masqueraders. Yet you choose to defy me. Why is that?"
"This can't be happing…" Kasumi muttered, "You can't be inside my head!" she screamed.
After Itsuki and Touma had brought the unconscious Kasumi to the couch they started having that discussion about what had transpired with this new girl.
"She must be under the control of a Mirage," Kiria said.
"Yeah I was thinking the same thing," Itsuki said.
"Come on Kiria is that really your best explanation? She said that she was your buddy."
"Well, I haven't seen her in my life! The Mirage could be messing with her memories," Kiria rolled her eyes at Touma.
"Bingo," Tiki=Waifu said.
"Wh-what?" Touma facepalmed. Kiria glared at the flame-haired idiot, "I've seen a lot of weird things happen to people when in contact with a powerful Mirage when I was starting out."
"You mean," Touma grimed, "They can mess with people's minds?"
Eleonora grunted, "You really are hopeless!"
Touma stammered, "Cut me some slack okay. We just save a girl that can fight like us but not really like us."
"Point taken, she could turn out to be dangerous after all," The blond young actress remarked, "Started to think that this is a bad idea teleporting to the office. With a Mirage possibly possessing her."
"Aw man, we can't keep her here," Touma started to become nervous, "We should call 9-11."
Itsuki took once quick glance at the unconscious Kasumi, "We should wait for her to wake up. Mamori and TIki=Waifu should go see Tiki. I don't think Kasumi is dangerous but we need advice from Tiki."
Mamori nodded, "I agree we do need to help her but have to be careful."
"You just said the best words all day and I thought you never asked. Not that it matters, I will still see Tiki anyway," Tiki=Waifu.
"Right, we'll see you there," Itsuki said.
"Just be careful Itsuki-san," Mamori pleaded before following the older girl to the blue door.
After Tiki=Waifu and Mamori went through the door, Itsuki, Kiria, Touma, Eleonora, and Yashiro heard Kasumi moaning.
The saw Kasumi waking up. As soon as the new girl open her eyes and start moving, "How long was I out?"
Touma made a sigh of relief, "So far so good."
"You were out about twenty or so minutes," Itsuki said, "Are you okay? I'll get you a drink from the vending machine."
As Kasumi got up from the couch "Un—sure," Kasumi said with a blush. She knows Itsuki-Kun is just being nice but it a date like gesture after you feel sick. Itsuki asked for her favorite soda—she didn't want to impose but she wanted an Armita Shower.
"Thank you…" still blushing as she took a sip.
"So what happens to you?" Yashiro asked. Kasumi, "I was… being possessed."
"Well that something we've already figured it out," Touma said.
"The side effects of being controlled by a Mirage seems to sever," Yashiro remarked, "Yet you're still alive."
Kasumi closed her eyes as she put her Armita Shower on the table, she places her hands on her lap "Your right, I should be dead. But…," She turns to face Kiria, "Hey, you remembered me don't you?"
Kiria somberly shook her head, "I'm sorry."
"I see…" Kasumi opens her eyes, "Kronya must of…" and was on a verge of tears, "erased me."
Tsubasa and Mermaid showed up at the Fortuna office just as soon as Kiria was about to inquire what the girl meet. Oribe was apologetic that she was late and pin the blame on Touma for her worries as she tends to everyone in the room she failed to notice a newcomer sitting on the couch.
"Um, is that the girl?" Tsubasa asked.
"Yea, this is Kasumi," Itsuki explained, "We saved her life, well I did."
Kasumi whipped her tears, looked up to face the other girl and made a meek smile, "Hi, it's nice to meet you."
Capital City of Embla
Emblian Palace Balcony
Princess, or rather Empress, Veronica was having tea and looked out at the beautiful garden with all the chirping of birds.
"Your Majesty, Talia Rose Thorn has arrived," The demon Clotho bowed to the Goddess of Natural-Chaos.
The Young Princess rolled her eyes and waved her hand. Clotho backed away while Talia steps forwarded.
Talia wore her casual outfit; a grey top with long sleeves underneath is a white bra, short shorts, dark panty-hoes, and shoes. Rose Thorn is a seventeen-year-old girl, and an Idol to boot.
"Have a set," Veronica said. Talia nodded and sat down with the Princess. They had a quiet time having tea before Talia broke the silence.
"So your Majesty I've brought some news," The Jet black-haired Idol said, "It's about the 'Dragon Blood' Nah."
"Really?" Veronica asked.
"She was sited in Valm," Talia explained, "Also she has even more helpers."
"Was?"
Talia, "By the time that Xander and I left I was told that Victoria and Whatshisname have failed to capture her."
Veronica's face deadpan, "They had failed me again. Why am I'm not surprised?"
"Those helpers I've mentioned are the Phantom Thieves', they helped her and her bodyguard."
"You should have taken care of this," Veronica remarked, "But then again that wasn't part of your assignment."
Talia, "I've wouldn't mine a little action, I could have taken on Nah's bodyguard."
"Correct," Veronica sip her tea, "By the way have you found useful information."
"No not yet, but we're getting close."
"I am pleased to hear that," Veronica said as she finished her tea, "It's a shame that I couldn't have tea time with Nah."
"Will find her—"
"Don't make promises you can't keep," Veronica cut her off, "Besides we know were and her little bodyguard and her helpers are, do we?"
"I believe so, yes," Talia said calmly but deep down, she felt a twig of annoyance.
"Then we know what to do. Talia, I may have another assignment and it involved the Idolasphear Labyrinth."
"Tiki's Labyrinth?" Talia was somewhat surprised, "It's not going to be easy those Archangels just leveled up their defense. It's going to be difficult for me and Xander."
"That's fine," Veronica looked out at her garden then back to the female Mirage Master, "Thor & Ursula will assist you."
"You mean that you're sending in the army," Talia remarked.
"Yes, because as it also turns out that Ninian and Fae will be joining Tiki at the sky realms. We need to get to them."
"And how will that pan out, your Majesty?" Talia had a feeling she knows what Princess Veronica was talking about.
"Try asking my brother or Loki, I'm not going to explain it," the young empress scoffed.
"Yep, it's pretty much a one-person stealth mission while the army is the distraction," Talia thought though she wouldn't mind it because now it means she can fight Raidou and those would-be batman knock offs if they got in her way.
Next Time- The Joker and Ayaha encountered Patty's sister. Itsuki and the others learn a way to free Kasumi from Kronya's control thanks to Tiki. Talia the Rose Thorn made her move.
A/N: About Talia; her casual design is inspired by Miori Ai, a female support character from a Doujin/Hentai (18+). I'm not going to give the name of the Dojin/Hentai (for reasons) but I thought Miori Ai's design looked really cute. That said Talia's age is similar to Tsubasa's but slightly taller and has Miori Ai's proportions.
She is still this story rival to Itsuki Aoi but more of an Anti-Hero.