(GS3) Home Field: Kizoku Town Penthouse

[Crystalia]

Miyuki woke up, still hazing in an out of conciousness. The last few days had been particularly bad, with her barely being awake, and the pain had gotten worse. The nurses had obviously not let her out of the house like they had said, due to her condition worsening. A nurse entered the room, and seeing that she was up talked to someone outside. She also checked and asked if she was ok, which Miyuki said she was. She felt worn out, but the pain wasn't there for now.

Still, she was drifting off again when the door flew open, and Hana appeared through it. "Hana?" Miyuki said, suprised by the sudden entry. "Are you ok? Nice to see you anyway~, it feels like it's been awhile since i've seen you."

[Hope]

Hana was silent for the most part. She was in joy and in disbelief, but also full of guilt as it was all just a great atrocity that she committed. She placed her Vanguard deck down on a table between them. For some reason Mi-hime usually feels better when she plays Vanguard. They would be able to talk to each other this way, and Hana would be able to tell her everything that she deserves to know along with the apologizes and feelings that she's been holding back deep inside.

"I want to show my new Bermuda Triangle deck!" Hana said, trying to keep up her enthusiasm.

She thought to herself that it would woo Mi-hime, take her off her feet to see the Duos. They were strong and everything too, and plus their color coordination was on point. "Mi-hime would be so impressed by this deck!" Hana thought as she placed down her starter, Duo Lovers Singer, Darling. Mi-hime did the same, generally apologizing for her absence as she did so. It made Hana feel even worse, it wasn't her fault, but as for what she had to apologize for well...

"Alright Mi-hime, you can go first!" The excitement was building.

Watch this Mi-hime! I got stronger while you were gone! Stand up! Duo Love-

"Duo Lovers Singer, Darling!" Mi-hime called out the name of her starter.
"Wait wat." Hana's face turned blank.

Wat
Wat
Wat
Wat

"Oh, so you chose black?" Mi-hime inquired her.
"Uh... yeah." Hana was still dumbfounded.
"Is there something wrong?" Mi-hime followed up with another question.


Reit! Why were you asking me!?

"Miyuki wanted white so I was making sure if you wanted black so you guys could compromise." Reit answered.
"Wait you can talk?" Even more dumbfounded.
"Yeah! I'm Miyuki's avatar, I've been watching over you the entire time just like Vert was!"
"Wait so who-" Suddenly Hana was cut off.
"That would be me?? Excuse me, imouto-chan here!" Mer interrupted. "Aren't you a true sister, Hana-chan? Oh my lordie you're more bitter than dark chocolate." Mer teased.

Yep, she's definitely my avatar.
But how is Reit speaking?...

"I'm only as healthy as Miyuki ever is! I still act on her desires no matter what though, and all she wanted for me to watch over you and make sure you're A+ ok." The mermaid idol explained.

It was all this time that Hana had felt a gaze onto her, she knew that it was Reit, but was it because the unit was watching over her the whole time? The few weak lines that Reit spoke was Mi-hime calling out to her? It all made sense. Despite what she did, when all the other units didn't want to be close to her, Reit was the only one that stayed with her. Miyuki was always taking care of her even when she was neglecting to do the same.

The guilt that she had swallowed for so long just kept building up.

"Never take us seriously. Well, you should, but we have a certain charm off of doing things our way. The Bermuda Triangle way of getting things done!" Mer was chewing on a chocolate bar. Sweet.


After the two fights it became clear. Mi-hime won the first one with her avatar, Duo Eye of Temptation, Reit dressed in all white. Hana won the second game with her avatar Duo True Sister, Meer dressed in black. It was fun like always, Hana's heart was beating from the excitement, for how strange the fights went.

She fell in love with Mi-hime a thousand times.

But...

"I want to tell you that I'm sorry... You know when I told you about Haruka I- .... I cheated on you with him while you were asleep. I have no idea how you could possibly forgive me. You're my Princess, and I felt so weak for being unable to do anything to help you... really really helpless while you stayed strong and loved me. I want you to know that I love you now, so much in return. I ended everything with Haruka, we're just friends now.. but all the things we- ..." She paused to catch her breath, a few tears were in her eyes now. As she kept going, it kept increasing. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, If you don't forgive me then I don't blame you. Even if you don't, I'll do anything I can to cure you. For your sake, anything, because I love you... and I promise that for your sake I will go beyond the ends of the Earth."

She bowed her head and closed her eyes, weeping silently.

There were an infinite amount of stars in the sky. What a nice full moon.

[Crystalia]

After hearing what Hana had to say, Miyuki was silent for a bit, letting it all register. Mixed feelings rose up in her, a small bit of anger, but mostly guilt. This was her fault in a way, and she felt a wave of frustration at the cause of her illness. If only that hadn't happened... Brushing those thoughts aside, she moved over to Hana, and held her close.

"I-it's ok Hana, I mean, I've been sick for awhile now, and particularly the last week or so have barely been awake. You must have felt very lonely, and I'm sorry for that. Without you being here for me, I probably would have given up a long time ago. So really, thank you for all that you have done for me. I love you still, no matter what, and that will not change. So don't cry, it's all alright now."

She couldn't guarantee that it'd be fine, in fact her illness would quite possible keep on getting worse. But right then she didn't really care, she just wanted to ensure that Hana wasn't sad.

"In short, I forgive you, there is no way I couldn't. I'm sad that you cheated on me, however it's my fault for being sick, and you've stopped it right? So it's fine, really."

With that she shifted herself slightly, then leaned over to Hana again, and gently kissed her. As long as Hana was happy, it'd be fine.

[Hope]

"What makes me happy, truly happy, is you." Hana gave her gentle kisses back, a peck on the cheek, and then one that lasted longer than that to her lips.

The pure feeling that I've been searching for...

It was unfair, she was just being too kind. Hana was so weak, giving in to temptation, holding a grudge against Yukino, and letting herself be a trashy bag of inferiority complexes. Mi-hime had forgiven her, even blamed herself. It was not fair. Hana felt that she was the only one at fault, but her Princess... Was basically a.saint. She shouldn't be allowed to blame herself, she did nothing wrong.

"It isn't your fault for being sick, silly." The Princess said to stop crying, so Hana smiled.

The joy was real. The feeling of being forgiven despite all the left over guilt still made her happy. She felt as if she were flying, soaring along the skies. Hana was invincible now.

"I love you no matter what, of course! We'll preform together one day. As a duo!"

The dream was revived as well, a new goal to strive for.

"Oh right, so that makes my avatar Meer huh... I guess I should fix things with Yukino. Haha..." Hana scratched her head and let out a nervous laugh.

[Crystalia]

"That's great~". Miyuki smiled, happy that Hana wasn't crying. "Fixing your relations with Yukino would be good yes, she is your sister after all! And yes, hopefully I can get better, so we can perform together. I've been keeping you waiting on that front."

She smiled again, feeling really happy that Hana had come to see her. Even so, she could feel the pain coming back again, building up quickly. "Not right now, Hana is here" she thought, not wanting to show this to her.

'H-hmm, man I feel tired for some reason" she said, trying to hold herself together. She leant onto Hana, partly for support as her legs started trembling. The pain returned to her, along with that vision. Ignoring it for now, she looked at Hana. "Sorry about that, I guess after being asleep for that long I shouldn't have done too much. I'm fine though~".

[Hope]

"Gahhh, stop apologizing, I should be the one!" It was true, Hana really should be the one.

Hana put her arms Mi-hime, stroking her hair. She remembers when it used to be cut short, but she didn't mind this. This was fine. This was great actually. Mi-hime's hair is soft. So is Mi-hime. Oh gosh.

"I'm so dumb to have forgotten how this felt..." Hana stll felt the guilt. She was trying to justify what she was doing by being selfish, totally selfish, at the cost of someone who thought of nothing and no one but her, and used her to keep on going through the pain. It was at this point that Hana decided that no matter what, if it was for Mi-hime's sake, it will be done. She has been working hard thus far, but now she even has more drive to work even harder.

She laid Mi-hime down on the bed and fixed her hair a little, also moving her blanket around as well as the pillows to make sure that she feels comfortable, "I'll be back tomorrow morning, hopefully we'll be able to eat breakfast together if you're able to. Goodnight Mi-hime..." Hana leaned forward and held her hand as she gave her a kiss on the forehead. Even this act held the message.

I'm sorry.

She slowly exited the room and handed the duty of watching her over to one of the nurses. As she left to get transported back to camp, the very act of leaving Mi-hime to handle the pain alone held the same message.

I'm sorry.

Hana's readiness to fight and steady determination now manifested into a power to move forward, to become a Vanguard. This very act itself held the message.

I'll make it up to you, I promise.

[Hope]

Star Rain Trumpeteer was now apparently going to join alongside Hana on her journey due to having won the best girl contest among the paladins. Garmore is slacking like always.

"Hiya!" Star Rain greeted.

Best girl.

Hana returned home early as promised to cook up a full course breakfsst for Mi-hime. Eggs and everything imaginable that is egg based along with hot dogs and pancakes. Of course eggs.

She set up a table near Mi-hime's bed side as she waited for beloved to wake up with high hopes. The aroma of egg was in the room. Nice.

"No chocolate?" Mer asked.
"Chill."

[Crystalia]

Miyuki woke up to the smell of eggs. "Hmm?" she thought, confused for a second. Then she saw Hana sitting next to her at a table, with food set out. She was slightly surprised by this, but it was nice. She stretched and sat up, feeling slightly better then she had yesterday. Moving over to the table, she sat down next to Hana.

"Hiii Hana~ Good morning."

[Hope]

Whoa she actually woke up!

Hana excitedly set the table in front of Mi-hime. Good morning! I passed out during the school camping trip. Anyways, how are you feeling?"

"Sometimes I do wonder if I'm related to Dragonic Overlord," Reit stated.
"Reit, no." Mer sighed.

Reit can only talk when Mi-hime is awake, and when she does, she's a meme.

"I really have been wondering how a disease exists that mom-san isn't able to cure despite being given a time." Hana questioned, "Is there anything that you need me to do?"

[Crystalia]

"Me? I'm feeling better thanks~ And passing out during the school camping trip isn't good Hana, passing out is bad!"

About the disease though, she wasn't sure how to talk about it. Besides, she reasoned, it probably wasn't something that Hana could specifically do about it. Her disease was almost certainly linked to that, but stopping it wasn't something she knew how to do.

"And umm, I don't think there's something specific that you need to do. Just by helping me out and being here you are doing enough."

[Hope]

"I guess if mom can't do much, it obviously isn't that easy..." she sighed

Hana wanted to be patient, but it still did hurt her to see Mi-hime in this state. Nonetheless, she decided to keep the light mood going. Gotta make Mi-hime happy after all.

"Ahhh I know passing out is bad, but I was up very late! Also, Bermuda Triangle never shuts up!" she teased.
"I heard that." Mer is pink haired trash too.

[Crystalia]

"Well, it happens sometimes I guess~ Just don't make it a habit. And yeah, it does make sense for Bermuda Triangle to be talkative righttt? I hope you had fun on the school camping trip anyway, wish I could have been there."

Just talking to Hana made things better though, and it felt manageable. Perhaps things would work out after all, and everything would be resolved. Having a 'normal' life suddenly again would be weird in a way, after about a year of this. Brushing aside these thoughts, she looked at Hana again, smiling.

"Make sure you have fun as well whilst you are out okay? And if it's someone I know, tell them I said Hi!"

[Hope]

Mi-hime will get the idol life which exactly wouldn't be normal. Not right away, but Hana was positive that she would make a really amazing idol. After talking for awhile, Mi-hime had to rest again. The time was always something treasured.

"Yeah, I'll tell the others hi for you." she gave Mi-hime a kiss on her head, "I'm heading out."

"Wait, gotta do dishes first." Hana laughed. She did the dishes first, then put everything in the dish washer for extra sanitation and to dry. She walked back upstairs and did the same thing.

"Now I'm heading out!" she kissed Mi-hime on the forehead again.

She pretended to forgot the dishes to have an excuse to do that.

[Hope]

"I don't know if you're awake, but hey." Hana sat down alongside Mi-hime's bed.

Heavy pains in her heart dragged her down, her tough person, her idol persona, and all the thing in between were really just things done to help her get through the day. Her words feel as if they really do land nowhere and her presence feels lacking. It was all the same problems that she had, that she's always had. It didn't bother her as much as it used to now. Mi-hime and Reit's presence keep her from breaking apart. She has a goal, and no one will keep her from achieving it. Not even the so-called invaders.

"Mmm well let me tell you about my day, Mi-hime!..."

...and so she did, from this morning's kicking of Haruka, to the weird slum concert, all the way to her final fight with Yukinee to end off the day.

"I also remembered to say "hi" to everyone for you. Well I forgot Hikaru for reasons... but ehhh I don't think you've met him." She laughed. "I'm really hoping you hear me... and that my voice helps you keep fighting..."

She gave Mi-hime a kiss on the forehead and headed back to the living room area of her Penthouse. A good view of the stars, perfect for rehearing her power. Beyond the constant attempts to increase her proficiency with the use of light and stardust, she also spoke with her units about what they could improve upon. The invasion was going to come, but Hana wanted to be ready. Above all, she wanted to be strong enough to cure Mi-hime of whatever it is that she had plaguing her body.

All for her sake...

[Hope]

After a week of intensive training, Isabella finally got the "OK" to take a break from Dad-san as well as the rest of her units. She came home today, nearly soaked in sweat and tripping on herself, struggling to maintain balance. She threw her purse onto the table as she entered the penthouse, and the large thud of her slapping the door due to her inability to control her body alerted the nurses. She nearly fell over, but was caught by one miraculously.

"Don't push yourself Ms. Espoir." The nurse warned.
"I have to see Mi-hime." She forced herself up, her body looking as if it was falling behind to the shoulders that kept it up and legs that supported it.

Despite the nurse's warnings, she carried on. She was stubborn, and the nurse decided that the only way to resolve this was to help her to her lover's room.

"Mi-hime, I'm home." Hana said weakly, nearly laying on the bed herself.