(Soft wind hums through the room. The curtains sway gently. The faint scent of healing mist drifts in the air.)
Mike slowly opened his eyes.
His vision blurred, his head spinning slightly.
Mike: Ughhh… where… am I?
He blinked a few times and realized
the ceiling above him wasn't the training hall's,
but soft pink and white, glowing with quiet warmth.
Mike (sits up, rubbing his head): This looks like… Sis's room?
A voice calm and gentle, yet carrying a hidden strength floated through the air.
Fruxiya: Ho ho~ you're finally awake.
She stepped closer, light steps echoing faintly. The room felt safer instantly.
Mike (smiling weakly): Y-yeah… I guess I collapsed during training.
Fruxiya: You did. You pushed yourself too hard again, silly.
How are you feeling now? Any pain?
Mike: Hmm… not really pain. But my body…
It feels… lighter. Like, three times lighter than before.
Fruxiya's lips curved into a proud smile.
Fruxiya: Then congratulations you've become stronger.
A small pause. The air was peaceful, warm.
Mike looked at her with soft eyes.
Mike: By the way, Sis… how many days are left?
Fruxiya glanced at the glowing clock crystal on her table.
Fruxiya: Only two days, to be honest.
Mike: Two days, huh… that's fine.
Fruxiya: What's fine is you resting.
It's better to be healthy than broken, right?
Take it easy for today.
Mike (grinning): Okay, but… can I talk with you for a bit?
Fruxiya: Ah~ fine, fine. I'll talk with you as long as you want.
(She sat beside him, folding her legs gracefully.)
---
[After ten minutes of laughter and small talk...]
Mike: Hmm… Sis, can I ask you something a little personal?
Fruxiya: Of course. You can ask anything you want.
Mike (hesitant): Did you ever… fall in love?
Fruxiya blinked.
The question hit her harder than she expected.
Her eyes softened for a brief second, before she gave a light chuckle.
Fruxiya: Me? Love, huh… right now, nope.
Mike: Ohhh… but… did you ever have interest in someone before?
Like… maybe just a tiny bit? I wanna know who could possibly be that lucky person.
Fruxiya (looking up thoughtfully): Hmm… interest, you say?
Well… there was one person… but honestly, my interest in him is like…
0.10%. Barely even counts.
Mike leaned forward, his eyes wide and teasing.
Mike: Who is it? Come on~ tell me!
Fruxiya smirked mischievously.
Fruxiya: Secret~ 🤭
Mike: Oh, come on! I won't tell anyone, promise!
Fruxiya: Hehe. When the time comes, I'll tell you.
Mike: Hmm… let me guess… Hidori?
Fruxiya: Bruh. Why him? I see him as a friend, that's all.
Mike: Then Flux?
Fruxiya: Excuse me? He's my brother!
Mike: Then who
Fruxiya: Later 😌
Mike sighed in defeat.
Mike: Ahh, fine. I really wanna know, but… okay, I won't force you.
Fruxiya: Thank you, Mike. You're sweet.
By the way, how far did you get with your Sector?
Mike scratched the back of his head.
Mike: Uh… I managed to create a stick. That's it.
Fruxiya chuckled softly.
Fruxiya: Aww~ that's cute. Don't worry even I started with a stick.
Mike (eyes widening): Really?!
Fruxiya: Yep. Everyone starts somewhere.
Alright, now rest properly. We've got two big days ahead.
Mike: Thanks, Sis. Good night.
Fruxiya (softly): Sweet dreams, Mike.
---
(Scene fades. The light dims. A low rumble echoes from another realm.)
Deep within a volcanic fortress, molten rivers flowed like living veins. The air shimmered with heat and mystery.
Unknown Male Voice: Hehehe… have you heard about the One?
Unknown Female Voice: Yeah… word is, he's skipping training. His friend's catching up fast.
Male: Hah. I also heard he awakened… 2% of Iza.
Female (eyes widening): Two percent? Are you sure?
Male: Absolutely. Imagine what'll happen if he awakens all of it.
Female: Then the world itself might change.
Their laughter echoed through the lava-lit halls
a sound that promised chaos.
---
Cut to another realm quiet, calm, pure white skies.
Flux sat alone on the terrace, legs swinging, chin resting on his hand.
Flux: Ughh… only two days left. How do I meet Mike already?!
Alicia: Aww~ it's okay, sweetie. You'll see him tomorrow.
Flux (eyes lighting up): Finally!!
Ixia: Ho ho, I'm glad you can wait patiently, my little light.
Flux: I'm waiting because… I literally can't do anything here!
Ixia (laughing): It's alright, my dear. Soon, everything will begin.
---
Switch to a dark fortress lit by floating candles.
Hiko: Ughh… just how much info have you found about Kuro?
Servant: Sir, this Kuro person is too elusive. We couldn't
Piko (interrupting, tossing a scroll): Here, JACKASS. Read this.
Hiko (grabbing it): Huh? What's this?
Piko: Don't know. One of my spies dropped it off. Said it's important.
Hiko unrolled the paper. His eyes widened.
Hiko: Ho ho… so it says we're supposed to meet someone…
at the Darkening Realm.
Piko (curious): And who is that supposed to be?
Hiko (eyes glowing faintly): No idea.
But the message… it's signed with one name.
(The camera zooms in as his voice lowers to a whisper.)
Hiko: Hanuro.
(The name echoes through the void… the screen cuts to black.)