(GS3) EVENT FIELD: The First Dimension

[Lance Korilum]

  Cero lowered his hand.  These two weren't worth the energy.  Hana suggested reported returning to Neu.  "Alright, let's go.  We don't have time to waste," Cero said as he looked at his hand, still sparking with electricity from the battle.  Although he had won his battle, it wasn't enough.  He had nearly lost his battle, he couldn't let something like that happen again.  Turning back, he followed Hana towards whatever PSYShop they had come from. 

  "I think we should start by looking for wielders of major units from our own universe.  It may not help in the end, but it should be a start.  The seed would choose a strong host, correct?"  He posed the question to Hana on their return trip, wondering who could be the host of the seed here.

[Hope]

"Of course a strong host..." Nudge, nudge, "Right Sera?"

Now that Hana thought about it, she actually hasn't figured out how exactly someone is chosen to be the seed. Is it by random or as Cero says, the strongest. The Princess stayed within the radius of the thought as they made their way back. "It's weird though that Neo Nectar has such a big influence here while in our world well... Itaintthatgreat. Obviously that's the best place to start."

When they made their way back to the shop, it seems that the rest of reverse fighters were taken care of. Hana spotted an awfully familiar man who was wearing a school uniform despite the fact that he shouldn't even be in school anymore. Neu was inside tending those who had just been freed from the reverse so Hana decided to approach her.

"We were able to deal with them." Hana reported.
"Oh hey you guys are alive! .. Er- I mean I knew you could do it haha!" Neu laughed nervously, turning her head away a little. "Seriously though, you guys are strong. I should recommend you guys to the Captain! She'll be impressed. Ah, a great honor isn't it?" The shop manager gave an honest smile. She truly believed that they would be honored about it.

[Jello]

"I'm like 99% sure that won't be necessary. But thanks for the offer." Sera was a bit too concise on that point. He seemed to be completely uninterested with what was going on, but took Hana's comment with all its glory as a compliment. Haruka was also pleased. Technically Haruka had to be the strong one for Sera to have chosen him, right? So was it Sera or Haruka that was strong.... Hmm.

"Don't tell me the next plan of action is to go kill five of whatever things you have planned like some MMORPG Questline, we're sort of on a deadline here." Sera didn't want Haruka spreading too much information about all that was going on in the primeverse, but it seemed he was a bit anxious of whether or not the invasion would start anytime soon. Hint hint. It won't. Sera sort of has to be there for it to proceed regardless.

"What do you guys think, Hana? Cero? Tsubaka? Hikaru?" He addressed each one individually, somewhat looking for an opinion from each. It was probably better they decide as a group where to proceed before things got out of hand.

[Hope]

"To proceed?... I guess we should ask to go meet with the Captain they're talking about. They would know something about the seed here seeing as how they seem to rule this place and all."

Hana walked outside and onto the street.This place was sure empty, like the population wasn't even close to how it was in their dimension. It also was beside the point that this place was a whole other dimension overall. Still very unsettling.

"Seems weird, but unlike our dimension, this one has like some heroic super strong fighter. I kind of want to get a chance to meet the! Kya~!" Fangirling.

[OverDrive]

"Still the same Neu as always...." he thought.

Now that the group was back at the shop it was a matter of figuring out our next move, if anything the problem was that they still have not found the main seed of this zone nor did they have an idea how to locate it. It almost seemed like things were going smoothly but then again....not everything was alright. For the rest of the walk Tsubasa was silent and did not speak as much because of what he saw....

"....I guess...we have to help this place any way we can before it causes us issues..." he said, as he began to walk out of the shop into the open, the streets were semi-deserted so it was not something that odd, at least he would not let his friends see him like this.

"....It's no wonder..., how can one survive or live through such a disaster...." he thought.

-flashback-

"....hmm? what's this...." he said, leaning down to pick a up a newspaper.

"The Hayato family along with two civilians, Fei Kimiya and Ray Kumoya, bravely risking their lives to help the family escape the fire only to have the whole family including them perish within the flames, the only survivor was Tsurugi Hayato. Today is the day his far relatives visited him to aid him, his blindness after the event really did affect him tremendously."

"......Dad...." he thought, as he picked up a pebble from the ground.

"...How could you possibly survive the pain of it all....I need to see him....but what can I say....I still can't face him!" he thought, as he threw the rock with all his might shattering the door and front counter of the abandoned shop across the street where the pebble struck.

"....I can't just leave him like this....but how can I face him...what should I say....." he thought, as some tears began to fall from his face. "....I won't get a chance like this ever again...I have to find him..." he thought, as he went to Hana and asked if he could have a moment alone.

Now that the two were alone in the deserted streets, he gave her an idea of what he wants to do, "...Listen..I know it's sudden but...I need to go see someone...it's urgent...it may be my last chance.." he said, though he could not wait for a reply so he started to run off, tears still falling from his face. "...I'm sorry Hana...but if you understood the situation then...you would know how I feel."

As this happened another copy of the newspaper landed near Hana's feet, now it was a race against the clock, Tsubasa had to at least see his father before it's too late and return to help his friends before things get out of hand in this zone.

[Hope]

"Ehh!?" She hopped in surprise, reaching for Tsubaka as he ran off.

"Star Rain, take care of him onegai." She commanded.
"Sure!" Best girl ran off.

Hana took the newspaper from her feet and went back inside the shop. It was large with the tables now set aside and all sorts of sleeping bag scattered all over the floor. It seems that this world had it's own protocol against a reverse apocalypse, something which they didn't have in their own world. Though, looking at these conditions, it didn't seem like it was any better. Neu provided for everyone, giving them space and the food that they needed. It was weird actually seeing her work. Really.

After reading the newspaper, she sighed. Sighing in realization more than anything that the possibility of different worlds would let you meet who you always wanted to meet. Hana herself couldn't think of anyone specifically who she really did idolize enough to chase after in a different dimension had she been given the chance. Maybe Drake, but prime dimension Drake was already enough of a ride.

Spending a night in a completely different world. What an interesting thought.

"Weird how we had to initiate the protocol... strange to think that I just opened up shop this morning, and now here we are, a temporary for those who got hurt and against the reverse. It really is a big disaster..." Neu walked to The Princess, wiping some sweat off of her forehead.
"Y-You're a hard worker... We appreciate what you're doing." The Princess questioned what she was saying. Never in any point in her life would she imagine ever appreciating Neu's existence.
"Well, it's all to make up for it all I guess. My failure during the First Great Invasion War. I mean it's why the Captain ended up having to become who she was in the first place." The Manager turned, sliding a piece of paper towards Hana. "I told The Captain about your guy's exploits and she's invited you all to her quarters over at Kiokuzu. For tonight though, I think you guys need some rest. Been a long day."

Hana looked the paper, grasping it into her hand as she slowly drifted into a sleep.

Head for the Capital.
Meet with the Guild Leader!
Defeat 3 Reversed Soliders.
Defeat 1 Link Joker General.

MMORPG Questline it is.

[Spectre Diamond]

Curled up in the corner of the shop was Hikaru. He couldn't really sleep to be honest. Replaying the fight in his mind over and over again. He nearly succumbed to the reverse again in this dimension if it weren't for Hana. He owes her his life. What the hell happened in that fight? Guess he and Asura weren't as in sync as they thought they were. Sitting up properly as he skims through his deck.

"It seems we were to tight bruh, cause I kept goin into da damage zone yo." Maybe he's just gotten to soft. Hikaru thought about his time as king, before he met any of the others. He was ruthless in his pursuits, he didn't get soft or go easy on anyone. He even punished those that dared to use the slums rules against him. But now rarely anyone uses the slums cardfighting rules as everyone had gotten stronger on their own. Wonder how the elements are doing. In this dimension and ours.

He saw Tsubasa run off earlier, hopefully he doesn't draw to much attention to himself.

[Hope]

The Princess woke up early in the morning to help out with the cooking of the eggs so that all the fighters may have it for breakfast. This was the results of her training. She cooked eggs, all kinds of eggs, so quickly and perfectly that The Manager had to make a video of it as it was breaking all kinds of world records. After breakfast was done and ready to be served, Hana walked out of the shop with a map of the area and went to her squad.

"Rise and shine!" she announced to them.

The atmosphere was cold, and it was like the whole world was empty and in hiding. So many people were inside the shop, sheltering themselves from the invaders. The Princess really didn't know ho to feel about it. Sad maybe?

They just have to take the train to Captain's Quarters.

[Spectre Diamond]

Rising from his slumber and putting his back on the wall as he rubs his eyes out. He puts his glasses back on adjusts it. Hikaru started backing the sleeping bag he was borrowing and placed in the storage.

"*Yawn* Morning Hana. Were heading to the 'Captain's quarters after this I presume."

[Hope]

"Ohayo Austrailia-kun."

hmmm... Australia-kun and shocking Cero fought together yesterday. What would've been a good duo/ship name?

Thunder From Down Under.

Hana shared a concert hall with them once. Wait, did he just read Hana's mind?

"Right we are. Visit the Captain to find out about who the seed is!"

[Spectre Diamond]

He nodded to the princess of cray as he looked at the various sleeping faces on the floor of psy shop.

"Its quite sad really. These kids still have to fight a battle we finished ten years ago." Looking at Hana straight in the eye.

"Considering how close this dimension is to ours...do you think it may happen again after ten years?

[OverDrive]

Tsubasa spent the night at a different shop as he was still gathering some information about the hospital where his father was being treated, it bothered him to know that he had gone blind, Tsurugi Hayato was known for his keen eyesight...so what happened...
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He got some breakfast in the morning and immediately left, the shop, though he could feel someone walking with him but it took him some time to realize that it was best girl trumpeter.

"You don't have to follow me..." he said.
"I know, but at the same time I want to watch out for you." she said, winking.

After some questioning and some exploration the duo finally made it to the hospital where Tsurugi Hayato was being held.

"......Excuse me, may I visit Tsurugi Hayato.." he said, directing his question to the front desk.
"Most visitors are welcome, may I have your name?" she replied back.
".....Tsubasa..Sakaki...." he said.
"Alright then right this way please."

She led Tsubasa through the hallways towards Tsurygi's hospital room, it was so strange since Tsubasa had no idea how he would start a conversation.

"Mr. Hayato, you have a visitor." she said, as she opened the door to his room slightly.
"...Oh, please let them in, I'm happy to have visitors." said the blind Tsurugi.
"...H...Hello there." said Tsubasa as he seated himself next to the blind man's bed.

[Hope]

"Its my duty to make sure that it doesn't. Whoever the Captain here is was tasked with that as well. Usually people die for something they love, but imagine, I have two worlds that I'm willing to risk my life for. Then Mi-hime at home..." The Princess looked at her hand, the one that a year ago was that of a normal girl. All the things she's done and will do lay along the spectrum of time. It was all unknown, but with the thought of this dimension banging on her mind, there was one thing that she wanted for sure.

I don't wanna die. I'm too scared to...

If the fate of two worlds attached their strings to her, she gladly would. The Espoir prophecies never spoke of her anyways so no need to worry about that.

"We're going to help the people of this world too. The Captain here must be feeling a lot of burden since everyone relies on them. We need to help 'em outto."

[OverDrive]

A strange moment it was indeed, a father and son sitting next to each other but unable to hug each other or speak freely with one another, loss truly is such a torture. Now it was Tsubasa's turn, for him he wanted to hug his father, talk to him understand him better than he did when he was a child, all of these conflicted and terrified feelings welding up in his body almost causing him to burst in tears. Thankfully he was calmed down by a gentle tap on his shoulder by the best girl, gratitude was given to her with a smile.

"..So young man, what can I do for you?" said his father.
"..I just wanted to hear your story....if that's okay...i'm sure it bothers you to talk about it...but you see....I..."
"Hm? speak your mind no need to be afraid."
"..You see I have a friend who lost his family in almost similar circumstances....he's been depressed since that incident even though he puts up a strong front in the eyes of everyone....I want to hear your story and understand how you overcame those trials."

Beyond all of the awkwardness and emotions Tsubasa also wanted to know how his father came to be blind, it made no sense at first but it could have happened the newspaper did not specify how Tsurugi survived anyway.

"..I see, give my condolences to your friend, but in the meantime, sure, I will tell you my story...That dreadful night is something that does not part my vision sadly, I can still see the house burning from the inside...my family....you see me and my eldest son got into a arguement that night, his mother tried to calm us down but my son was so distressed so he decided to leave the house to get some fresh air...from what the nurse tells me you and him have the same first name"

"I'm sorry...I'm sorry..father." he thought, as Star rain gripped his hands tightly to keep him from making a sound.

"..Unfortunately we took that argument quite seriously, my wife was helping me calm down in our room but...we could not have known that half the house was already being slowly burned from where we were...we immediately ran out of the room to fetch our youngest son...but by the time we got him out large burnt wooden logs fell over our heads as we were trying to leave....I was unconscious for most of the time after that with my wife...by the time I woke up the house was still burning and my wife was dying in front of me...and I could not do anything...my arms were damaged from that scene back then...I thought that Tsubasa and his friends would be able to get out of the house alive with Haruto his younger brother but....I was wrong."

-Tears streaming down Tsubasa's face-

"...My wife gave me the determination to try and live for everyone as her last words, she still had hope that they all survived...as did I...but when I managed to leave the house...it was already too late...the ambulances came to my rescue that night as I lay on the ground outside the house charred and in pain....I asked them about my sons but...all they gave me was looks of sadness and regret...I knew then that I was the only survivor....and I hated myself for it...I would cry for long periods of time whenever I saw the light of day becuase I knew that it would be so long until...I see my family again...that led to my current condition...I was so angry and depressed that my eyes lost their light...." said the blind man, as tears began streaming down his face.

"..........I'm sorry to hear about all this..." he said, taking out a tissue from his pocket and handing it to Tsurugi. "My father told me to always have tissues in my pocket...."

"....hehe that's clever...I used to tell my sons the same thing....quite the clever Idea I would say.."

Even after such an emotional conversation the two spent the rest of the day laughing and talking, Tsubasa had to try and cheer his father up so he told him his stories and other jokes and incidents, at the same time with Tsurugi it looked like a father-son bonding scene, as the nurse would drop by and leave immediately smiling as she noticed how much Tsurugi's mood was better with this visitor.

[Spectre Diamond]

Under that mask of hers he could tell something was a miss. He's seen that mask a thousand times. As he often hides a storm under his calm exposure. He then pats the princesses on the head as he comforts her.

"Don't worry i'm not going to let any of you die. Not on my watch. As King I need to protect people's smiles."