Aichi Shelter (Past) (Aichi)

-Aichi really wasn't expecting the hug... but smiles. He manages not to be startled or a weird wreck in the hug, and instead manages to stay calm.-

"...I'll miss you too..."

-He gently hugs back.-

"But this isn't the end..."

-Although... Darn it, now he has to try not to cry.-

"...We'll see each other again. The bond we have is too strong for us to never see each other again..."

-He knows that. Somehow, it'll work out. They'll all see each other again.-

"...I know we will."

-Man, Leos... you can hear the certainty in his voice.-

-Back then... Aichi wouldn't have been so certain of anything outside of a cardfight at all, would he?-

-Aichi has grown a lot in this time...-

—

Card Capital (Past) (Misaki)

-Misaki sighs. Even now, Sthesia can't stop the teasing...-

-...But for once, she'll let it go. This may be the last time she sees Sthesia for a long time, after all...-

"Even if we don't return, we'll tell you. We'll see each other again."

-Aichi's really rubbed off on her... Perhaps Sthesia can tell the difference from when they first met, to now.-

"Against all odds, it'll happen."

-For her to be optimistic about this... It says a lot, doesn't it?-

—

-At the very least... Leos and Sthesia can rest easy knowing that they will meet again.-

-After all...-

-...Ryusei knows them.-

-Even if there's uncertainty of when or how...-

-...You four will meet again.-

-It may not help for the moment, but you'll have that to look forward to.-

Edited by CrystalMemoria on May 19th 2019 at 6:23:51 AM

The Aichi Shelter (Leos)

Yeah, we will.

Card Capital (Sthesia)

Eheheheh, we can count on it!

Aichi Shelter (Past) (Aichi)

-Aichi stays quiet for a bit...-

-He can't help but wonder if, sometime in the future... maybe Leos and Sthesia could somehow find their dimension.-

-After all, they have that technology for dimensional travel... It's probably silly to imagine them using it for something as frivolous as visiting friends though... He can't expect Cosmic Compiler to allow something like that.-

-...But it's a nice image regardless. The idea of seeing Leos and Sthesia appear at Card Capital one day, completely throwing him and Misaki off guard.-

-...-

-...He wants to hold onto that image, even if it's so unlikely.-

"...Ehehe... It probably sounds a little strange, but I can't help but imagine you surprising Misaki and I someday... Showing up at Card Capital..."

-They'd be able to introduce Leos and Sthesia to the rest of their friends!-

"Imagine it. A future in which you visit our dimension!"

-It makes him feel a lot better thinking about it, as childish as it sounds.-

—

Card Capital (Past) (Misaki)

-Misaki nods.-

"...I'm not sure how, but it'll happen. Until then... well, it's just a 'see you later' rather than a 'goodbye', I suppose."

-Man, even she's thinking of the idea of them popping up in their dimension.-

"..."

-...It's stupid to think that though. Once again, Cosmic Compiler wouldn't allow such a thing, would they?-

"...If you find a way to our dimension, you'll know what Card Capital looks like."

DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

The Aichi Shelter (Leos)

Heh, nah, it doesn't sound silly. It's a good thing to look forward to.

Card Capital (Sthesia)

Eheheh, we definitely will, won't we?

Aichi Shelter (Past) (Aichi)

"Ehehehe... I know you'll love it, and I'll be able to introduce you to everyone!"

-That image gives him strength, even in the face of this development.-

-He's not sure of whether he's supposed to break the hug or not, so he just chooses to wait until Leos is ready to end it.-

—

Card Capital (Past) (Misaki)

"..."

-...Honestly, this isn't easy for her either. She's better about hiding things bothering her than Aichi is, but that doesn't mean they don't bother her.-

"...Akari would get along with you."

-She mentioned Akari to Sthesia before, although the narrator cannot recall at this point in time whether she said her name or not.-

"You two are very similar."

The Aichi Shelter (Leos)

(Leos breaks off the hug, and pats the kid's shoulder.)

Yeah, I'd love to see your friends.

Card Capital (Sthesia)

Eheheheh, I suppose that explains a lot...

(Mainly, Misaki's reactions to Sthesia's teasing.)

Does she tease you?

Edited by G2BattleConvoy on May 19th 2019 at 9:28:04 AM

Aichi Shelter (Past) (Aichi)

-Aichi wasn't expecting the hands on his shoulders, but he also isn't particularly thrown off by this, either.-

-He nods with a smile.-

"It'd be nice if we could all enter one of Card Capital's tournaments together. They have them sometimes, and it'd be really fun if you guys could join, too!"

-But...-

"...I'm sorry, I guess I'm getting a little carried away..."

—

Card Capital (Misaki)

-Misaki blinks at the question.-

-Ah, well...-

"...She's not above it."

-She doesn't know Aichi or anything, but she's poked fun at her a little, trying to get her to lighten up.-

The Aichi Shelter (Leos)

No, no, don't apologize, Aichi. You're not getting carried away.

Card Capital (Sthesia)

Eheheheh, sounds like we'd get along great!

(Oh, God, imagine what would happen if these two constantly teased you together. It would probably be slightly Hell. Maybe.)

Aichi Shelter (Past) (Aichi)

"Ehehehe... There are endless possibilities for the future."

-Whether it's Leos and Sthesia participating in one of Card Capital's tournaments, or perhaps something completely different...-

"I'm excited to see what it has in store!"

—

Card Capital (Past) (Misaki)

-You can pretty much imagine the thought bubble of Sthesia and Akari teasing Misaki over something involving Aichi.-

-Misaki wants that image eradicated.-

"...I'm sure you would."

-You can pretty much see the sweat drop with an un-enthused expression.-

-...But...-

-...She'd take it, if it meant seeing Sthesia again.-

-Sthesia had better not make her regret that decision.-

Shopping Center

-Tallis is sitting on a bench snapping her fingers, a small white flame dancing along her fingertips-

-She looks bored or pensive; it's hard to say which-

Cafe

(KIRBY is happily bouncing as he runs down the street, ready to acquire some Good Eats.)

Streets - Cafe (???)

-Kirby, you suddenly find...-

-...A sword. A seemingly lone sword in the middle of everything. You can practically see the 'GRAB THIS!' above it.-

-...-

-...You know what this means.-

-Where is he? Probably somewhere up high.-

Edited by CrystalMemoria on May 20th 2019 at 5:48:28 AM

Streets - Cafe

(Kirby blinks, taking the sword and looking up with a confused glance.)

Streets - Cafe (???)

-Turns out he's... on a windowsill on the second story of a nearby building, facing away from you all enigmatic and such.-

-It's... is probably something of a ridiculous mental image with the potted plants next to him and such.-

-Unfortunately it was the only spot he could find near this cafe that'd really work. Not too high for Kirby to see him, but not too low.-

-And on cue, he turns around, and leaps across from you, pulling out his own blade.-

"Kirby... You've finally appeared."

-Frankly, he was beginning to wonder if Kirby would ever happen upon this cafe.-

-It was tough getting to this place, but with the Halberd it was only a matter of time before he found this Nexus's coordinates.-

-The real problem was waiting for Kirby to ever show up.-

-It's honestly a massive relief that Kirby was totally willing to just go ahead and grab the sword this time.-

"I'm certain you know what this means."

-Ah, yes... Perhaps it's been a while, but it's clear what this all entails...-

-His blade is ready...!-

Streets - Cafe

(Well, not the plan for today, but he can certainly oblige. Kirby readies the sword, hopping on his feet, prepared for an epic clash.)

Streets - Cafe (Meta Knight)

-Hmm... Seems as though Kirby's waiting to see what's in store...-

-Not bad.-

-Meta Knight's quick on his feet, moving to and fro.-

-Not gonna be easy to land a hit on him...-

-He starts doing that whirlwind spin attack of his (Also known as Mach Tornado)...!-

-Watch out, he's heading straight your way!-

Edited by CrystalMemoria on May 20th 2019 at 6:15:04 AM

Streets-Cafe

(SWIFT dodgeroll and a swipe on the way out)

Streets - Cafe (Meta Knight)

-Though the hit strikes true, Meta Knight's tornado doesn't stop. There's no sign of it even hurting him! Man, does anything faze him in a fight...?-

-He comes to a stop, steadying and turning himself around.-

-He thrusts his blade torwards Kirby while he's presumably reorienting himself, as well!-

Cafe-Streets

(Kirby isn't surprised at the lack of even a flinch, and simply parries the thrust. Playing defensively.)

Streets - Cafe (Meta Knight)

-Their blades clash, pushing Meta Knight back!-

"Ugh...!"

-Not bad, not bad at all...!-

-Meta Knight definitely notes that Kirby's taking opportunities when he spots them...-

-He skids on the ground a bit, having to ground himself.-

-Kirby, you have an opening! -

Edited by CrystalMemoria on May 20th 2019 at 6:46:33 AM

Streets-Cafe

(Kirby lunges forward, then up into the air and down again!)

YAH-HEY!

Streets - Cafe (Meta Knight)

-Oh, that definitely got him!-

-However, he seems practically unfazed.-

-With a flick of his Dimensional Cape, he vanishes!-

-Kirby, watch out!-

Streets-Cafe

(DODGE DODGE DODGE)

Streets - Cafe (Meta Knight)

-Almost as though he figured that you would dodge in that manner and end up in that precise place, he reappears with a quick and hard slash!-

-It's probably unlikely that this one didn't hit you! Not impossible, but...!-

Streets-Cafe

Yaaaaaah!

(Yup, that one hits Kirby good. He's knocked back, sliding across the ground for a short distance before rolling back onto his feet.)