The Way Back

~Flash back time~

A white haired young boy is standing beside a girl with beautiful blond hair. She looks almost like how a younger Alto would only feminine.

"...it'll be our secret" the white haired boy said.

"...but I like your name, its really beautiful" the girl said.

"Heh... I don't, its the name of the man of who stole my precious happiness away. To share the name of that man..." the white haired boy looks downcast

"Then what should I call you Marion?" the girls asks the boy.

"Creed, Creed Baticule" the boy smiles.

The girl squees and hugs the boy, "You're right that is a nicer name."

~End Flash back time~

"Yeah... it really is" he smiles.

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"I guess I've grown use to it. It feels comforting to be cloaked in my own power" he takes her hand and lets it pass through his shadows to rest above his heart. "Until I met you, even serving the Colsun family, I've never exposed my heart. You helped me Allina. Now as I have vowed to become your strength I must selfishly ask if you can become mine. Will you become my strength Allina?"

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"I do need a change of clothing though, perhaps we should start with that" Alto smiles.

Derek: <R-right. I'll just be on my way to leave you to it.>

"Did you mean it?"

Kentaro:<Yes! It's really impressive that he was able to draw with his little paws. *sigh* I should have just went with it when he said it was from you, shouldn't I?>

~Kari & Kentaro~

Jade Rabbit: <(...YES. No seriously, I did not expect him to figure it out this quick. I am... a failure.)>

*He sighs and shrugs to himself.*

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~Alto~

Aera: <I see. Hmmm... How about a pink sailor outfit?>

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~Derek & Kelphy~

Kelphy: <You don't have to leave. Y-You can just wait outside my bedroom, I won't take long..>

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~Crowley~

*Barrow is rubbing his tummy and groaning. Parker's face goes red when she sees Crowley, and she immediately dives under the white sheets.*

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~Lucien & Allina~

*Allina widens her eyes.*

Allina: <O-Of course Lucy. But, this right here...>

*She uses her free hand to point at the one she has on his chest.*

Allina: <Not gonna happen the other way around, pervert.>

*She gigles and hugs him tightly without taking her hand off his chest.*

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~Creed~

Little Girl: <Sis, can we go home yet?!>

Deya: <Hum, s-sure.>

*She smiles to Creed.*

Deya: <I'll see you... soon?>

"I'll look forward to it" Creed smiles.

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"I wouldn't dream of it without your consent my princess" Lucien hugs her back and the two share a moment.

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"I... no... maybe I should come in there" Alto grins.

*Crowley is kind of confused upon seeing Parker dive under the sheets the way she did.*

Crowley: <Erm... did I do something wrong?>

*The two go off in the direction the Jade Rabbit went.*

~Kari & Kentaro~

*They find the Jade Rabbit peeking out of a room down the hallway. He narrows his eyes, looking from Kari to Kentaro.*

Jade Rabbit: <Hm.>

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~Alto~

Aera: <Oh sure.>

*She steps away from the storage room and gestures towards it smirking.*

Aera: <...I'll just wait here.>

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~Crowley~

*She peeks out under the sheets and gasps.*

Parker: <You don't remember! I mean. What. No. I don't know why I said that.>

*Barrow looks at them, confused.*

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~Lucien & Allina~

Allina: <It's... almost time.>

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~Creed~

*She smiles and nods, then goes to her little sister and takes her hand. The two start walking off down the wrecked street.*

Little Girl: <We can finally go home!>

Deya: <...Right, home...>

*She looks around at the houses in ruins and sighs.*

*Crowley just kind of stands there.*

Crowley: <Uhhhh... huh?>

"Wait, why don't you two stay at the palace for now?" Creed calls out.

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"Lets go get ready then Allina, together."

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"You can come in too" Alto goes in.

Derek: <Alright, if you say so.>

*Kentaro hunkers down in front of the Jade Rabbit.*

Kentaro:<Hey, little buddy. How are you doing?>

~Kari & Kentaro~

*The rabbit shrugs and smiles, rolling his eyes. He then hops onto Kentaro's shoulder.*

Jade Rabbit: <...Alright, alright. ...So, what happens now? There is a large battle ahead, possibly more.>

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~Derek & Kelphy~

*Kelphy soon exits her bedroom, wearing a dark greyish blue cloak that goes down a little below her waist only, and her black boots. She nods to Derek, looking somewhat concerned about the upcoming battle.*

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~Alto~

Aera: <Haha, okay then...Alto.>

*She walks to the door, and instead of entering closes it, and locks it, giggling.*

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~Crowley~

*She laughs awkwardly and her voice rises in pitch.*

Parker: <Oh, it's nothing, it's nothing, don't worry, it's all good, are you ready for the battle?>

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~Lucien & Allina~

Allina: <Well, all right, but I think I'm ready!>

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~Creed~

*They turn to face him and Deya widens her eyes and frowns a bit like "Huh?!"*

Deya: <...What?>

"Well... if your house is in ruins then... wouldn't it be safer to stay at the palace?" Creed asks.

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"Humor me" Lucien smiles and walks with Allina a bit more.

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"Hey why are you locking me in here Aera?"

Kentaro:<I don't know.>

"Should we go see the others?"

Kentaro:<That sounds like a good idea.>

*Kentaro stands up and the three head to the throne room.*

Derek: <We'll win. I know it.>

*He fist pumps the air.*

Crowley: <I'm as ready as I'll be getting, I guess.>

~Kari & Kentaro~

*The only person they find there is King Alexander. He's just standing there, shoulders slumped, staring sadly at the throne.*

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~Derek & Kelphy~

*Kelphy smiles and nods firmly.*

[Derek...Lucien...Allina... They're all so determined and so brave. Why can't I be like that too?]

Kelphy: <D-Derek. Perhaps we should find the others... it's been almost an hour.>

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~Alto~

Aera: <I'm... really not sure, haha...>

*She looks at the floor and sighs.*

Aera: <Alto... my brother is severely injured. He was lucky, he'll be all right, but... everyone else... you, all of you, please stop Origin.>

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~Crowley~

Parker: <O-Okay.>

*She throws the sheets away and hops off of the bed, walking out of the medical wing.*

Parker: <Can you come with me...Crow?>

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~Lucien & Allina~

*She stops and smiles to him.*

Allina: <Actually... there is someone I need to talk to before we go. I'll be back soon, okay?>

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~Creed~

Deya: <That doesn't make sense, why would I stay at the palace? And, the people are probably planning a revolution as we speak.>

*The two stands aside as it's fairly awkward.*

"You're right, sorry wasn't thinking clearly" Creed runs his hand through his hair. I'll see you soon Deya" Creed turns and heads back towards the palace.

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"Alright Allina I'll wait for you here."

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"We'll stop Origin. I promise Aera."

Derek: <Yeah. Let's go find them.>

*He offers his hand to her.*

Crowley: <Oh, uh, sure.>

*Crowley follows her.*

~Kari & Kentaro~

*The King sighs and glances at them, then proceeding to stare at the throne again.*

King Alexander: <I know. I'm terrible for what I did and everyone will hate me. But I did it to save my daughter. How can I regret it?>

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~Derek & Kelphy~

*She takes his hand with a smile as they set off to find the others. As they're passing the throne room, they see Kari and Kentaro inside, as well as King Alexander, who is standing near the throne staring at it. Kelphy looks at Derek and frowns slightly.*

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~Alto~

Aera: <...Thank you. Now, I go prepare the Garuda!>

*She walks out, chuckling.*

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~Crowley~

*Outside, she laughs nervously and scratches her head.*

Parker: <Hey, hey, sorry I couldn't help you out there like I intended to...>

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~Lucien & Allina~

*Allina kisses him in the cheek and run off towards the palace.*

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~Creed~

*She smiles to herself as he walks away.*

Deya: <(...I hope so.)>

Little Girl: <Hoi, sis, what's taking you so long?>

Deya: <O-Oh, yeah, let's go then.>
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*Creed passes several citizens scattered across the ruins glaring at the intact palace and whispering to each other. Allina comes running from behind nd stops by his side upon seing him, smiling.*

Allina: <Oh, Creed, what's up?>

"I think I may be in love" Creed smiles happily.

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Lucien leans against the palace wall and smiles.

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Alto changes his clothes into something more suitable. Similar to his old attire but with the addition of white armor at the shoulders, gauntlets, and armored boots.

Crowley: <Hey, don't worry about it.>