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Mizuki was sitting on her throne. “So, what brings you here?” Mizuki asked. “We just want to keep the peace between our two factions.” Visitor said. “With Striking Mars being back, we can’t really afford to be at war with anyone else.” he added on. “So, how are the twins doing?” Mizuki asked. “Imag is recovering from being electrocuted and Order is just fine, she’s at our base.” Visitor replied. “I remember when I had the two of them here, they were there when… my brother left…” Mizuki said. “Stray will be fine. I’m sure he’ll be back eventually.” Visitor said. “Do you hear that too?” Mizuki asked. “Hear wha- IMAG!” Visitor ran after the screams but when he arrived it was too late. Imagined was on the floor, covered in bruises and blood. Mizuki arrived shortly after only to find Visitor holding the unconscious Imagined in his arms, pressing her against his body. “How did this happen?” Mizuki asked her guards. “We don’t know. They just came.” the River Guard guards replied. “Whatever, go help Visitor to take care of her or you won’t live to regret it!” Mizuki ordered them, walking off. It was good that the Seven had no interest in a fight. She was determined to fight the Fox Clan with everything they had… or die trying.
Paradigm and Scientist had eaten and were watching a movie. “Hey, when we’re done here, let’s watch Sharkboy and Lavagirl.” Paradigm said. “Okay…” Scientist replied. “And make out during the scary parts.” Paradigm added on. “Th- The scary parts. Of Sharkboy and Lavagirl…” Scientist asked. “I’m just kidding Sci.” Paradigm said, chuckling. “Thank goodness.” Scientist said. “But anyway, the movie’s over in ten minutes, you want to watch another one?” he then asked. “No, I’m tired Sci, I think today really did a number on me.” Paradigm replied, limping over to the bed. “I’ll turn the TV off and then I’ll be right with you.” Scientist said, walking over to the TV. Paradigm had climbed into the bed and when Scientist walked over, she was already asleep. “Huh, she did not admit it until the very end…” Scientist muttered, climbing into the bed and pulling the covers over him and Paradigm.
Visitor and the two guards were with the healer of the River Guard. “So, what happened?” Omen asked. “We don’t exactly know.” one of the guards said. “We found her like this.” the other guard added on. “Please help her…” Visitor said. “I couldn’t live without her…” he added on. “I will do what I can.” Omen replied, walking into the other room and getting herbals. “Put this in her mouth, it’ll help. She has to swallow it.” Omen said, giving the herbals to Visitor. “Thank you, do you have any bandages to stop the bleeding?” Visitor then asked, putting the herbals in Imagined’s mouth and making her swallow them. “Sure.” Omen replied, chucking Visitor a few bandages. Visitor immediately got to work on bandaging up Imagined. “Let’s hope everything works…” Visitor muttered. “I hope so.” Omen said. “If not, Mizuki’s gonna kill these two.” he added on, gesturing to the guards. “Well, she did say, that if they fail, they would not live to regret it, but isn’t that a little harsh?” Visitor asked. “Maybe.” Omen said. “I can’t really do anything against it though.” he added on. Visitor thought about it. Would he want to see these two guards dead? Sure, they didn’t do their job, but even if Imag would die… would he want two more or less innocent men to die? He had no answer to it and hoped he would not have to make such a difficult decision.
Meanwhile Foundation was with Origin, looking at the new strategies against Striking Mars, when a call from Visitor came in. “Vis, what is it?” Foundation asked. “It’s Imag, she’s heavily wounded and…” Visitor stopped for a moment. “We… might lose her…” he the muttered. “I’m sorry to hear that.” Foundation replied. “Since she won’t be able to fight for quite a bit, could you ask the River Guard to take care of her while we fight Striking Mars?” he then added on. “I guess…” Visitor replied. “What’s wrong Vis?” Foundation asked. “I’m scared for her life Found, what if she doesn’t survive… what if she’s attacked again?” Visitor asked. Foundation and Origin could clearly hear the fear in his voice. “That’s the reason we had the ‘no relationship’ rule, but I won’t be like that right now. Tell Mizuki, if Imagined dies to an attack while she’s in her care, we’re at war.” Origin said. “Come back to base after you’re done.” Foundation said, cutting the comms.
Visitor went to Mizuki, to follow his orders. “Since Striking Mars is not defeated yet, Orig has ordered me to leave Imag in your care. He also ordered me to tell you that if Imag dies through an attack, while she’s in your care, we’re at war.” he said. “I understand. I’ll protect her personally.” Mizuki assured. “Fine then, I’ll have to leave.” Visitor said. “If she wakes up, tell her to rest. I can’t lose her… not after what we went through together.” he said, leaving the room and walking over to Omen. “Well, I’ll have to leave.” Visitor said. “Goodbye.” Omen replied. Visitor went over to Imagined. “Goodbye Imag. I’ll be back I promise.” he whispered, kissing her cheek. He then left and flew towards the base.