Asymmetrical Love Relic

Chapter 7 : The Stars Align Once More

It's been a few days since Kaze attacked Nagisa and Pandora. Both were on edge as they hadn't seen or heard Kaze or Yami. The Seven Disciples Of Aku had gotten too quiet. Though on edge Pandora thought best not to worry and took Nagisa to a small, cute place in the town square. They sat outside on some wooden chairs and people watched. It felt like time stopped as the wind brushed the colorful flowers and plants that sat in pots on the wooden fence. There were many different colors of flowers, each one put Nagisa at ease. Nagisa  stared at the fountain where children played, and thought about when she first met Pandora. Her cheeks flushed thinking about Pandora’s cold and harsh demeanor. ‘I feel like she has opened up a lot. I don’t want anyone to see this side of her..’ She thought, stirring her coffee with cream. The food came and Nagisa began to eat. Her dessert was a creamy cheesecake with raspberry laying on top. It has this sweet and creamy taste, very soft but a little bit choky and it kind of sticks to the inside of her mouth when she eats too much of the same as peanut butter. It is dryer on the outside, with a very thin almost caramel crust, where the mixture was exposed to direct oven heat but moist and melting inside. Cracker layer is soft and tastes a little bit cakey. Pandora was leaning back, her arms folded over her chest as she watched Nagisa eat. Her face was softer than normal, like she was finally able to relax. “Pan?” Nagisa asked curiously while whipping her face and cleaning the raspberry off her mouth,“Hmm?” Pandora let out a small sigh.

“How do you feel about Relationships?” Nagisa asked, taking another bite. She was dying to know.

“I don’t see the point of Relationship.” Pandora said, looking away from Nagisa’s flushed face.

Nagisa felt her heart break, her eyes began to shine as tears formed. She cleaned her face and stood up slowly. “I’m… I’m sorry… I think i need to go..” Nagisa muttered as she walked off.

Pandora stared in confusion. “What the hell did I say?” she muttered to herself confused. She could tell Nagisa felt sad, but didn’t know why. Nagisa began to pick up speed as she began to cry softly. Nagisa suddenly felt something soft, stopping her. She looked up teary eyed and realized she didn’t know where she was. A tall woman stood in front of her confused. Her hair was short, dark and in a messy ponytail that was put on with little effort. Long Black Ears were perched on her head, and she had a matching tail with a white tip. Her black eyes reminded her of someone, but she couldn’t place it. The girl wore an apron and held a basket with a blanket over it. Nagisa could smell the bread and cakes. The Girl lifted a hand up and waved.

“Hey, thayure girly wha is y'all cryin'? Ahm Minerva. Whut chur name?” Minevra asked slightly concerned.

“Nagisa, H-hello…” Nagisa squeaked out feeling nervous.

 “Wha yawl in such uh rush Nagisa?”she asked.

“I was… Being…. A really… Bi-big i***t….” She sniffed out ‘She’s going to think i’m stupid…’ Nagisa thought.

“Wha don't way git sumpn tuh drank so yawl can calm down. ok?” Minvera asked while pointing at a drank trolley.

Nagisa nodded her head “yes please…”

“Uh whoamun after mah own heart.~” Minevra teased as she took Nagisa to a nearby park where Nagisa nervously played with her green leaf tea she slowly got comfortable around the black haired girl. She began to confess to the girl about how she was feeling. It felt good to actually talk to somebody about instead of keeping it bottled up. Nagisa took a sip of her tea.

 “I just thought that maybe she liked me too? Thank you for listening...” Nagisa explained.

“Yawl seems like uh nice star kid, plus it gives may uh brayke. Mah Ode Man has been up mah ass with work.” Minvera stated as she leaned her back on the bench, taking a sip of beer.

Nagisa sweated nervously moving her hands frantically “Star Child? i don’t know what your talking about…” she chuckled nervously

Minerva grabbed Nagisa's necklace with the tip of her finger “calm down, mah Ode Man tode may bout yawl guys an i remember thuh necklace really well, don’t worry chur secret's safe with may darlin'.” Minvera winked softly.

Nagisa flashed a warm smile “thank you Minerva your so sweet “

“NAGISA! WHERE THE f**k HAVE YOU… been….” Pandora stopped staring at minerva.

“Minerva...” Pandora glared.

“Hey, thayure darlin’ how hav yawl been? ” she purred in a mocking voice.

Pandora growled at the nickname “it’s Pandora asshole.”

“You know her Pan?” Nagisa asked.

“oooooo, She's been callin' yawl Pan? Now ain’t thet cute…” Minerva.

“That b***h scammed me!” Pandora yelled pointing accusing finger at Minerva. “Sorry darlin', but you've got no proof it wuz meh.” Minerva giggled.

Pandora growled again pissed off at her statement.

“Dumb Brute isn’t whut all Werewolves is? Yawl should stay with may cutie.” Minvera grinned pushing herself against Nagisa. Nagisa blushed and froze.

Pandora snarled “Slacker!” She was shaking from anger.

“Nothing bad about that,at least I'm not a heartless Werewolf who can’t shift...” Minerva smirked, leaning her face close to Nagisa who was starting to feel dizzy. Pandora eyes turned sharp and slightly teary “How dare you bring that up, i can’t f*****g control that!” Pandora yelled angrily. 

Minerva then grabbed Nagisa’s arm “Come now, help meh sell them pastrese I have.” She said as she gave Pandora a glare as she walked away. Nagisa looked back at Pandora’s slightly sad face.

Pandora Held her hand out “Nagisa you dumbass…. Please... don’t go with that Fox...” Her face was red and she looked like she was about to cry.

Nagisa gives Pandora a sad look “She’s just a fox, like you are a wolf. Besides, she- she listens better than you do...”

“Foxes are untrustworthy...” Pandora whispered softly, choking back tears. Pandora stared at the ground embarrassed Nagisa knew now she couldn’t shift. ‘I don’t want you to go with her… why can’t you see that?’

Nagisa sighed “I’m disappointed in you…” as she walked with Minerva. Minerva turned to Pandora and stuck her tongue as she wrapped her arm around Nagisa. Pandora’s eyes widened in shock, her heart felt broken. ‘She went with the fox? She’s leaving… I’m losing her… That fox…’ Pandora growled as a tear fell.

 Minerva and Nagisa walked into the marketplace where they sold Minerva’s father’s pastries to people. As well handing them hot chocolate Minerva had on her so that they could enjoy their sweet treat with a warm beverage. “You know despite not liking this job you're really good at it” Nagisa said.

“Well thes is all i have known so i improved it, i guess.” Minerva shrugged. “Meh pa wants to take over ther place when he’s retired “ Minerva muttered. “Do you want to ?” Nagisa asked

“I don’t mind it, i get tah see lots of new places and make people happy i guess. Plus i kinda liking bakin.” Minerva confessed 

“So you're secretly a softie?” Nagisa smiled “Who said anythan’ bout secret?” Minerva said. “Nagisa! Why?” Pandora paused “Why are you upset with me? I don’t understand..” Pandora asked in a concerned voice. Nagisa sighed “I’m sorry Pandora…” Pandora froze ‘She never calls me by my full name…’ “Whut’s wron’ wolf? Thought you were smart.” Minerva snarked 

“Shut it!” Pandora yelled angrily as she had enough of Minerva teasing and insulting as she shoved her way from Nagisa. Minerva pushed Pandora’s arm out of the way and kicked her legs leaving behind a trail of darkness causing her to fall.

Pandora sat up as she dusted herself off “Why the hell do you have dark magic?” Pandora said annoyed. “Only atku and his daughter have it.”

“Yeah, dat ‘man’ Is meh real father, but that bastard abandoned me and my mom to die and took my sister.” Minerva said pissed.

The anger in Pandora dissipated; she felt guilt in her stomach; she didn’t want Nagisa to hate her. she turned to Nagisa “Nagisa i’m sorry.”

Nagisa flinched softly as she a gasp slipped past her lips. She never heard those words from anybody not from Tanaka, for hitting her, her parents not being there for her. She stayed silent as she listened to Pandora “For what i said cause when i said i didn’t care for relationships it i just disregard our relationship. Please stay with me. Be mine...” Pandora asked while standing on one knee.

Pandora suddenly felt Nagisa’s fall into her as she wrapped her arms around Pandora. Pandora stumbled back as she was caught off guard as she wrapped her arms around Nagisa. “Thank you…” Nagisa whispered in Pandora’s ear.

“Who knew Pandora had a soft side. So when’s the weddin’ cuties?” Minerva chuckled.

Pandora glared angrily at Minerva as she snarled softly.

“It’s about time I head off, I have other deliveries to do.” Minerva said.

Nagisa pulled away from Pandora's grip “do you have to leave?” Nagisa frowned.

“Sorry I gotta, but here’s my address, send a letter or call me through a communicator” Minerva said as she placed a piece of paper in Nagisa’s hand as she walked past Pandora. Pandora got up and dusted her self off as Minerva pulled the wolf close.

“Stop bein' uh coward an confess tuh her already .” Minerva ordered.

“I don’t Know what your T-” Pandora attempted to respond to her, Pandora’s cheeks became red, she was interrupted by Minvera pecking her right cheek as a way to mess with the wolf as she walked away.

Pandora screamed as she used her arm in an attempt to wipe Minerva's kiss of her cheek.

Nagisa giggle at Pandora’s reaction as her arms were wrapped around her waist. Pandora turned to her “What the Hell are you laughing about?” she asked. “Your reaction” she said laughing.

Pandora smirked “I’ll give something to laugh about” as Nagisa stopped laughing and running away knowing what Pandora was talking about.

“Come back here!” Pandora yelled  playfully chasing after her. After a bit Pandora trapped Nagisa against the wall. Pandora slammed the wall trapping Nagisa. ‘Oh my god it’s a Kabedon…’ Nagisa thought while blushing. “You’re mine, got it?” Pandora grinned. “Dumbass…” Pandora noticed Nagisa’s blushing face and stepped away. “S...Sorry?” She held her hands up confused at her reaction. “Let’s go home…” Nagisa muttered.

…………………………………….LATER……………………………………..

Pandora stretched as she walked, her tail sticking straight up then slowly falling down as she became more relaxed. “They should be having dinner downstairs. If you’re still hungry you can go ahead and eat, I’m too tired…” She yawned and plopped down onto the queen sized bed. 

Nagisa looked outside, the sun barely set. “So early, are you sure?” Nagisa asked. “Go eat, I’m too tired.” Pandora curled in a ball and shut her eyes. The room was deam, and slightly larger than the bar. The fireplace kept the room warm and slightly lit with an orange glow. The crackle and pop were relaxing to listen to, as if to sing anyone to sleep.

“Okay.. If you’re sure.” Nagisa said while shutting the door slowly. One step out of the room and her heart began to beat faster. She felt nervous without Pandora. Nonetheless she walked down and ordered and glass of water, and a streak paired with corn. She ate most of it, but was becoming tired as the sun set. The room was dark and the waiters cleaned up one last time. Nagisa paid and thanked everyone still working, then headed up to her room. The hallway had 9 doors and a long red carpet. A few candles lit the room, causing a relaxing atmosphere.

Nagisa opened the door to see Pandora sleeping silently. She watched her as she undressed and crawled into bed. Pandora turned and layed on Nagisa’s lap. Nagisa stayed up for a while reading her manga in the light of the fire, but eventually she fell asleep. The sun woke Nagisa as she noticed the manga still laying on her lap. Nagisa opened the window and got dressed, after she put her book back into her bag. ‘Pandora must be downstairs.’ She thought while putting her hair into pigtails.

“Pan?” Nagisa called out in the empty room. “Excuse me, have you seen a wolf?” Nagisa asked the girl who was wiping the tables. She shook her head. ‘A walk maybe?’ Nagisa opened the door and noticed it was about to rain. “Pandora?” She called out. The streets had a few people, but far less than normal. No one wanted to be caught in the rain. Nagisa walked looking around in corners and roofs. “Pandora, where are you?” She muttered to herself. A dark mist came up from under Nagisa. She quickly stepped back as a tall dark haired woman stepped out. Her eyes were dark and her elegant dress complemented her slender body. The woman grabbed Nagisa’s throat and squeezed. “I’m sorry..” Her eyes were filled with guilt “I’m Yami.. I’m sorry we have to officially meet like this.”

Nagisa closed her eyes tight as she struggled to speak, “Where…. Wh… is...i… Pa….Pleee…” Nagisa gasped for as little air as she could.

Yami sighed and looked down as Pandora walked out of the mist. Pandora stood there unable to look Nagisa in the face. Her cape covered her ears perfectly.

Nagisa’s eyes widened as everything became blurry. ‘What…?’ She thought. Tears fell from her eyes “Pa….n?” She whispered.

Yami let Nagisa go and bowed. Pandora walked over to her without saying anything. Nagisa stood there still feeling like she couldn’t breath. “Why….?” She muttered while looking at Pandora. Pandora pinched her neck and let Nagisa fall into her arms. Nagisa woke up and looked around at the unfamiliar place. The straw she sat on with itchy and the stone that covered the walls and floors were freezing as little to no light came through small bars on top of the room. Nagisa looked at the 8 feet tall metal bars that held her captive. Nagisa stared at the wolf on the other side.

“WHY?!” Nagisa yelled pissed and heartbroken “I don’t understand!” Her voice cracked as tears fell heavily down her face “I’m begging you! Tell me!” She shook her head as her tears burned her eyes “I don’t understand, I don’t understand, I don’t understand, I don’t understand!” Nagisa screamed and hit the ground. “I DON’T UNDERSTAND!” Nagisa cried and threw straw at the metal bars. “Why are you helping her…?” She whimpered.

Pandora watched Nagisa quietly and sighed. “Nagisa…” She whispered as she opened the gate door. Slowly Pandora walked over to Nagisa who was crying and turning red. “Nagisa listen to me.” Pandora said, grabbing Nagisa’s shoulders. “Don’t touch me, dammit!” Nagisa screamed while slamming Pandora’s hand away. “NAGISA!” Pandora yelled “You dumbass! Listen to me!” Nagisa continued to cry “Please stop crying…” Pandora whispered softly. “Please I know how it looks…” She whispered “But… I didn’t… I’m here to… to watch them…” Pandora caressed Nagisa’s face and whipped her tears away. “I would never betray you… I never want to hurt you…” Pandora whispered as Nagisa slowly calmed down. “We need to leave now. If we don’t we’ll be caught.” Pandora whispered. Nagisa nodded and held Pandora’s hand as they ran, quietly though the dungeon.

A girl stared at her monitors and watched as they ran. Her dark blue hair fell to her shoulders as she ate her ramen. She finished eating and pulled out her Communicator. A Hologram of Aku appeared on the screen. “Hello, hello, hello!” she grinned “I was right! That wolf never joined us!” She giggled “Shall I send my babies to feast on them?” She stared with a sinister smile.

“Send the soldiers to stall. I’ll take care of them myself. Got it Mizu?” Aku ordered.

Mizu nodded “Got it boss!” She smiled, turning off the communicator. Pandora Held on to Nagisa as 3 soldiers blocked their path. Pandora began to dodge their attacks and kick them away. One grabbed her from behind, as one came charging at her and the other went after Nagisa. Pandora jumped and pushed off the guy in front of her and made the guy holding her let go as she jumped into the air. Pandora grabbed one of them and threw him down the hall and kicked the other in the face, knocking him into the stone wall. Nagisa slapped the man’s hand away as he pulled out a dagger. He swung at her as she continued to push his arms away. She quickly headbutted him and kicked him in the chest. He grabbed her foot and threw her. Nagisa quickly got up as Pandora fought off the guy she just kicked. The man attempted to grab her, but Nagisa dodged and got behind him. He quickly elbowed her face and swung his dagger at her again. She shoved his arm away once more and spun, kicking him in the face and knocking him out. 

“Great let's go!” Pandora grabbed Nagisa and pulled her.

Taking down soldiers along the way they eventually made it outside. 

The sun shined brightly, lightly up the greenery in the forest. Nagisa didn’t know how much time had passed. “Where are we…?” Nagisa looked around, then at the door they ran out of. 

“Atku’s Hide away.” Pandora stated.

Atku walked out from behind a tree. His height was intimidating and the wolf skull that he used as a mask was dirty and broken. He wore a long black cape and armor underneath. “Filth. You rotten animal.” He stated “To think my daughter was dumb enough to let a wolf into my kingdom.”

“You’re really starting to piss me off with that nonsense, you know that?” Pandora groaned “A asshole like you should just drop dead, maybe then your poor mother can finally feel proud of a piss stain like you.” She glared. 

Aku stood there silent and mist flowed out of his wolf skull. “I hope you kill her soon mutt.” He hissed as he lifted his arms and shot an arrow.

It grazed Pandora’s arm. “What the f**k did you just do, asshole?!” She glared, grabbing her arm “For all that talk you can’t even aim!” She laughed. “Asshole.” 

“I’d run Star Child your Little Mutt can’t control that form of hers and unless you want to be prey you’d better move.” he chuckled as he walked behind the tree and disappeared.

“Motherfucker, get back here!” She yelled as her whole body felt a shock.

“Pan..?” Nagisa asked nervously.

“Nagisa Run.” Pandora yelled through gritted teeth.

Nagisa stared at Pandora nervously, feeling her heart beat fast.

“Run dumbass!” Pandora yelled. Pandora’s body felt like a rusty machine moving for the first time in years. She screamed loudly as she fell to her knees. Her nails grew sharper than before and her bones changed and broke. Her legs changed into hind legs as fur covered her body. Her eyes became a deep blood red. She stood numbly silent before turning to Nagisa who was shaking. Pandora’s eyes were foggy, like they were empty. Nagisa eyes wide in fear as she stumbles back. Pandora grew to 8 feet tall looming over Nagisa. Her chest was more muscular with longer and stronger arms that could crush Nagisa’s skull and her fangs were sharper. Pandora’s cloak had ripped at the bottom. 

Nagisa felt her heart beat fast as she eyed the beast that was her Friend “P-Pan?” She asked nervously hoping Pandora was still in there.

Pandora looked at Nagisa, and sniffed the air before slowly moving onto all four of her legs. Pandora began running at Nagisa. She froze watching Pandora running closer and closer. Pandora hit the air near Nagisa cause her to fall. Nagisa began to run through the tree.

“Oh god, oh god, oh god no no no no…” She muttered running through the trees. Pandora ran near the side of Nagisa and lounged at her full force. Nagisa screamed as a barrier covered her. Pandora hit the barrier and began panting while glaring at her. “Pandora!” Nagisa yelled, hoping to calm her down. Pandora growled at Nagisa and scratched the barrier.

‘I have to reach her somehow!’ Nagisa thought. Nagisa bite her nail, then lowers the barrier and dodge Pandora’s attack. “Dammit Pandora!” Nagisa yelled as she got up and ran at Pandora. Pandora screamed loudly getting ready to attack again. Nagisa ran and jumped onto Pandora and hung on. “I know you’re still there Pandora! I’m not going anywhere! I’m going to be right here, by your side, like always!” Nagisa yelled. Pandora stopped and stayed silent as her eyes got a hit on yellow in them. Pandora whimpered and sat down as her fur slowly shedded. Nagisa began to pet her as she shrunk and became human/wolf once more.

Pandora buried her head into Nagisa’s skirt as Nagisa continued to pet her. Tears fell slowly, Pandora became a ball and held onto Nagisa tightly. “I’m sorrrryyy…” Pandora whispered to Nagisa. Nagisa smiled and kissed her head, “It’s not your fault, besides you didn’t hurt me.” Pandora looked up at Nagisa’s smiling face. “Thank you, for saving me.”

She rested her head on Nagisa’s skirt and began to think more clearly. “I shifted…” She muttered, “Isn’t that great?” Nagisa said softly. 

Pandora and Nagisa laid there quietly. The cool breeze left a nostalgic feeling in both of them. “Nagisa…” Pandora muttered and stood up. “We need to go after him.” Nagisa’s eyes got blurry, “Are you sure?” She asked standing next to her. “He almost made me break my promise to you…” Nagisa grabbed Pandora before she walked away. “Let me fight with you. Please.” Nagisa stated. “I can’t let you fight on your own.”

Pandora smiled softly and held Nagisa’s small pale hand. “Of course.”

Pandora and Nagisa quietly ran back through the prison and found the door that led into the guards room. Pandora opened the door and peeked inside. “It’s empty.” She stated while pulling Nagisa through the door quickly and shutting the door. The room was filled with moldy food and 2 broken chairs. It was dusty as if not cleaned for months. Nagisa walked around looking at the wood shelves and at the books. “Is this room even being used?” Pandora questioned, “It’s disgusting.” Nagisa peeked through a door and noticed the staircase leading up. “This must lead to the main part of the castle.” Nagisa said while Pandora followed her up. The castle halls were empty and just as dusty. Pandora’s eyes twitched as she heard voices coming for the right. “This way should be the throne room. As they ran closer the walls and floor grew dark and broken and soon the once pure white halls became dark.

They stopped at a corner and peeked. Atku was sitting on his throne giving orders to soldiers. “GO!” He growled at the man causing them to run. “Sorry, sir!” They yelled, shutting the castle’s front door. 

Pandora walked out and stood before him as he towered over her. Nagisa followed behind her and glared at him.

He stared at them both as Kaze stood next to him. “What are you brats doing here!” He yelled, pissed. Atku raised his hand telling Kaze to shut it. “Leave now.” Atku ordered. Kaze looked annoyed, he wanted to fight, but he still bowed and followed his orders. Kaze walked down the giant steps and left the throne room. 

Atku turned and looked at Nagisa, “What a pity, I hoped you’d fail.”

“Asshole.” Pandora muttered. “You, star child do remind me of someone, but i believe she has passed away years ago.” He said while walking down his steps. He black cape laid on the ground behind him being dragged. “Perhaps a child who didn’t listen? No, no. A shopkeeper? Oh I know…” He laughed as he walked closer to them. Pandora tensed up as she stood in front of Nagisa. “Such a poor soul she was, a stupid one too.” His mask let out a large amount of black and purple mist, covering the room making it impossible to see clearly. “Nagisa grab me!” Pandora yelled while grabbing the air behind her. “Huh?!” 

Atku appeared behind her, kicking her back making her fall forward. “Pandora!” Nagisa yelled while crunching. She spotting Atku’s heavy boot and charged for him. He turned swiftly, and kicked her face, sending her flying. “GAH!” Nagisa let out a gasp. Pandora lunged at him with her claws and swung at him and scratched his cape.

Atku ripped out his cape revealing heavy black and purple armor.

“Pandora duck!” Nagisa yelled as she shot a fireball at Atku. Atku punched the ball sending it back at her. Nagisa gasped and shot up a barrier. Pandora jumped up and went to kick him. Atku grabbed her leg and smashed her into the floor. Her hair was puffy as she the ground. “Is that all?” She laughed. She swung her left leg and kicked him in the face. Atku glared at her, pissed off. “Why Do you fight!?” He barked “You’re nothing, but an arrogant fool!” He yelled. Atku stopped and walked away. He adjusted his mask back to normal, then took a deep breath in then out calming himself down. He slowly bent down and drew a circle on the ground and swiped his hand up, making four black lines. The four lines shot as Pandora quickly turned into black king cobras. Nagisa ran past Atku as he stood and watched. Pandora froze as the four cobras flew at her “DAMMIT!” Nagisa yelled, trying to grab one of the snakes. Nagisa’s hand went through the snake like a cloud, “Huh…” Nagisa’s eyes widened, “It’s useless.” Atku stated. “Nooo, no no no!” Nagisa kept trying to stop them and grabbed them as Pandora screamed. One dug its fangs into Pandora's ankle and one bit into her leg. Pandora scratched at them, to pull them off, but all she was doing was sketching at herself. Nagisa put a giant barrier around them and attempted to help her.

“DAMMIT!” Nagisa shot 5 wind bullets at Atku, but they flew through him.

Atku sighed deeply in disappointment, “Why do you never listen?” He asked as he stood straight and still. Nagisa attempted to attack him more, but nothing seemed to work. Pandora struggled to stand back up. Pandora lunged at Atku at a last attempt, but he grabbed her neck and was bitten “You should know your place.” Aku muttered in disgust as he slammed her into the ground. Atku lifted his large boot and stomped on Pandora who couldn’t move anymore. “STOP!” Nagisa screamed while crying. Blood trickled down Pandora’s face and down, as she felt her vision become hazy and her breath shallow.

Nagisa fell to her knees at the sight of Pandora. Atku walked to Nagisa and stared her down. “You shouldn’t play the Hero, young child go back to Tanaka.” Aku said with a strange numbness.

Nagisa felt her blood run cold at Aku knowing this information.

“Oh don’t look so surprised. I've kept one eye one you child. There’s no way I'd let myself be beaten by you.” Aku beat down to look straight into Nagisa’s eyes.

“This will be your last chance. Join me or die with your mutt.” He stated while staring into her eyes.

Nagisa was frozen as tears fell “No.” “Nagisa muttered “What?” Atku responded “No! I won’t join you! I'm going to end this nightmare you’ve put everyone in. I promise you.” Nagisa stared back at him. 

“You chose the wrong choice, Starchild.” Atku said as darkness wrapped around him. Before Aku could fully disappear a strong ray of white light hit his back cause the dark mist to disappear. “GRAAAAHHH!” Atku screamed in pain as he fell to one knee. Nagisa and Atku look confused. Pandora was struggling sitting up and her left eye couldn’t open and blood covered her face. Nagisa and Atku were shocked at the fact that Pandora had magic. “I grant you this power…” A voice said in Pandora’s head “So you can defeat the demon that lives in your world.” He whispered “But alas you cannot defeat him on your own, 

Not from the stars do I my judgement pluck;

And yet methinks I have Astronomy,

But not to tell of good or evil luck,

Of plagues, of deaths, or seasons’ quality;

Nor can I fortune to brief minutes tell,

Pointing to each his thunder, rain and wind,

Or say with princesses if it shall go well.” He sang softly as Pandora stood up. Her eyes were glowing white and her hair floated around as if it had no gravity to fall. “....For life to occupy in love and rest.” Pandora said as she was walking to Atku who couldn’t move. Each step was lighter than a feather as Pandora sang softly. Pandora’s birthmark began to glow brightly, taking the shape of a star. Nagisa’s birthmark began to glow, as to match Pandora’s.

“Another star child?!” Atku stuttered, unable to understand the scene in front of him. Pandora pulled her arm back, getting ready and punched Atku’s mask and cracking it. He gasped loudly as one of his eyes shined through the crack. His eyes were demon red and sharp, he was fearful and angry. 

Pandora’s wounds slowly began to heal as she walked closer to Nagisa. Nagisa was scared as she watched her glowing eyes. Pandora reached out her hand for Nagisa. Nagisa nodded, grabbing her hand and stood up. Nagisa’s eyes began to glow as well as they embraced each other. Atku’s mask let out mist covering the floor. Pandora spun Nagisa and stopped in front of each other and pointed their hands at Atku, “From the gentle sway of trees, that bid such fond adieu, Songs in a summer breeze, a voice so clear, so true, The glory of such symmetry, so more than fills the eye, To the beauty of such poetry, this hopeful heart draws nigh, In natural peace all love is born, To live and thrive each blessed morn.” Nagisa and Pandora chanted together as a beam of light came down from their eyes, tracing their arms and out the fingertips.

Atku dodged and covered the room with more mist and suddenly disappeared. Pandora gasped along with Nagisa, both fell to the ground holding each other. “We…. Can’t do this alone…” Pandora whispered. Nagisa nodded “Let’s go.” She said as she helped her walk out of the castle.

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Yami slowly walked through the prison with a tray of food. Her heels clicked as she got ever closer to the cell. A raven sat on her head, one sat on her arm, and another jumped behind her. Atku had beat her earlier as he was angry about losing. She sighed as her heart became heavy. “Do you think she’ll notice?” Yami asked one of the ravens. He bounced up her arm and looked at Yami’s face before nuzzling it. Yami smiled slightly “Thank you Arte” Yami walked some more before approaching a cell with slightly better things in it then the others. A small wolf girl was curled in the corner when she heard the cell door open and her ears perked up towards the sound. 

The small wolf stood up and grabbed the tray before noticing Yami’s eyes and jaw. 

“It’s not so bad, don’t worry.” Yami smilied pittifully. “It is bad. They can’t keep hitting you for their mistakes.” Artemis complained while cupping her pale face. Yami’s eyes teared up “It wasn’t just about their mistake was it?” She asked, staring deeply into her eyes. Yami sat down on the ground in front of Artemis crying softly. “They… wanted to come here.. They wanted to hurt you.. I couldn’t let them.” She sighed. Artemis pulled off her cape revealing her long black ears that sat on top of her head.

Artemis sat down next to her and hugged her, “I’m sorry…” She whispered to Yami. “Why can’t we leave tonight? We could run away together. At least you’d be free..”  Yami muttered sadly, “We both need our freedom my love, but our time isn’t now...” Artemis softly kissed her cheek.

“When will our time be?” Yami asked as she laid on Artemis. “Soon, dear. Soon.” Artemis said. Artemis kissed her softly. “I love you.” Yami said against Artemis’s lip. “I love you too.” Artemis said back. 

Yami pulled away as she Artemis leaned her forehead against Yami “be strong Yami. We can do this.”

Yami yelped as Artemis began to clean Yami’s wounds. She kissed Artemis again and ordered her ravens to stay with Artemis as she went back upstairs. When she got back upstairs Kaze was walking through the long hall, “Hey Yami” He called out, Yami pulled her cape back up “Why are you always protecting that damn mutt down stairs?” Yami huffed “That is none of your concern now is it?” Yami stated as she locked the guard door. Kaze sneered at her “You’re disgusting, caring for a beast.” He shoved her “They aren’t the ones killing for nothing.” Yami glared up at him. Kazed backed off and stormed away.

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Pandora yelled out in pain “Ow that Fuckin Hurts!”she yelled as Nagisa tended the wound on her forehead. “Only for a second, now hold still.” Nagisa said while grabbing Pandora’s head roughly. “OW OW OW OW!” Pandora yelled and huffed. Nagisa finished up wrapping a bandage around her head. “Now then, what do you mean by we need help?”

“Someone spoke to me, and stated we couldn’t do it alone.” She explained “Okay, then what’s our plan?” Nagisa asked “We are leaving at dawn to Augustus.” Pandora said 

Nagisa nodded softly in agreement. When Dawn came Pandora woke up Nagisa, she opened her eyes as she groaned. Pandora was ready with a bag over her shoulder. Nagisa tiredly puts on her clothes and boots. As they walk out and into the street Pandora takes her hand softly. They walked over man on carriage with two creatures that looked like horses but their fur was poofy like wool and they had curled horns. Nagisa was in awe as she looked at the creatures “Sooo cute…” She whispered to Pandora.

“Those are Himatian, you can pat them gently.” The old man explained, confusioned at Nagisa. Pandora explained them wanting to travel to Augustus. Nagisa pats the horse like things as she giggled at licking them her cheek. Pandora heard Nagisa giggle and felt her heart grow soft.

“Ah young love.” The Man said Pandora cheeks turned red “Just drive us.” She muttered. 

“Yes miss!”he smiled “Hop right on girl, i’ll take you to Augutus!” The old man yelled as they both sat in the back. As the carriage started to move she handed Nagisa a pastry. “I got you a pastry for breakfast.” Pandora said.

“Thank you!” Nagisa said as she ate the pastry sharing it with Pan who refused at first. When Nagisa was done she yawned  tiredly and she was really exhausted. She really missed Coffee. She leaned her head on Pandora’s shoulder. As she felt Pandora wrapped her arm around Nagisa. Pandora blushed softly as she walked the mountain and trees moved slowly by. Nagisa watched quietly until she fell back asleep.