Well, let's get right to it. Final chapter!

Kuroyukihime clenched her fist tightly as Ethan rested his chin on his forearms that were lain on the tabletop, "I don't see anyt-"

He was stopped abruptly as the fist flew at him and hit his nose. The noise in the room immediately stopped and Kuroyukihime looked at him in horror before covering her mouth, "I-I-Ethan! I didn't mean it!"

Kuroyukihime scrambled up and went to him as he waved her off, crunching his nose back into place and pinching it to stop the bleeding. Kuroyukihime quickly guided him to the restroom.

They entered and Kuroyukihime quickly grabbed paper towels to wipe his chin and blot the blood that were on his upper face. Ethan splashed cold water onto his face and allowed her to pat it dry before glancing at her with a look of confusion. He blew his nose to clear the snot and trashed the wad and asked, "Are we in the girls' restroom or boys'?"

Kuroyukihime blinked and Ethan quickly ran for the door as Kuroyukihime pulled him back. Just in time as it swung open and a crimson-haired third year walked through, glancing at them. "Shimon?" Ethan asked and Kuroyukihime gasped.

"President?"

He sighed, "I won't say a thing. Just clean up that bloody mess by the sink and watch out for the first time."

Ethan stood uncomprehendingly and shouted, "We didn't do it!"

"I know," came the reply, "Just messing with you. Watch your reputation, Vice-President. They didn't know you could break a boys' nose."

Taku gave a moment of thought on the way back, "I'll take a shot at why the Red King wants to be here."

Ethan shrugged and Kuroyukihime nodded. Taku thought for a moment more then nodded, "Okay. It all fits in a way. What may be going on is that she wants to get close to you, posing as your sibling.

"Once she achieves that, she'll request of you to leave your legion temporarily to help her."

"How?" Ethan asked.

"First off, she could create a story where she is being targeted constantly, having her points slowly drained due to the legion members challenging her."

Kuroyukihime stood, "That's just foolish! Nobody will fall for a trick like that!" She noticed movement to her left and saw Ethan pointing a thumb at himself., "You wouldn't!"

He impassively kept his thumb up, "I would. You know me, Kuroyuki."

Kuroyukihime flinched and nodded, Takumu sighing, "Well, I'm glad we got that solved. Just curious, her in-game name is Scarlet Rain? Why not Red Rain?"

Ethan answered, "The original Red was killed. Red Rider. Right? Kuroyuki?"

She gave no answer and only when Taku turned, Ethan did so too. "Master, what's wr-" Ethan held up a hand over his mouth.

"I forgot," Ethan solemnly commented, and the pieces clicked in Taku's mind. "I'm sorry, Kuroyuki."

"No..." Kuroyukihime replied. "I did this to myself. My reaction is so naive. I thought I'd put it in the past..." She trembled, "Now...the only person that I don't see as an enemy is myself. Even through all my planning...Look at me."

She felt one hand on both of her shoulders and Kuroyukihime looked upc seeing Ethan's determined eyes, "Shut up, Princess. I won't be your enemy. No matter what the hell happens, I won't. You helped me. Hell! Not even helped! You gave me a second life. I rose from the ashes! I owe you everything. As a person, and as a 'child.'"

"Eth-"

"Shut up!" he interrupted and pointed a thumb at his chest, "I'm not going to be an enemy of yours no matter the case! I would die protecting you, or die by your hand before it happens! I swear my Brain Burst on that. If it happens, you'll see me leave the game soon!"

He was wrapped in an embrace, Kuroyukihime saying, "You don't need to do that."

Kuroyukihime relaxed as he hugged her back, "No...it is necessary."

"This is why I love you."

They heard a cough and Kuroyukihime pushed away from Ethan quickly, blushing slightly as both boys smiled.

When the trio entered the room, Yuniko looked up from the couch, "Finally you're ba-"

She stood up and walked over to Kuroyukihime, looking up while observing. The staredown was amusing to Ethan as his 'sister' was practically two heads shorter than Kuroyukihime.

"So this is the Black King...I see. If it was night, I wouldn't even be able to see you."

"And you are quite red yourself. Is there someone in the room causing that?"

Yuniko went up on her toes and Ethan grabbed her hair, "Enough."

Taku came through the door, "Sorry I fell...behind?"

After they had gone through proper introductions, Ethan went to make sandwiches for all of them as Yuniko started speaking about how she found Ethan. As he placed down the lettuce on top of the ham, he complimented her dedication, "But why? And don't beat around the bush. Tell me."

Yuniko was startled then muttered, "To destroy the Armor of Catastrophe."

Kuroyukihime slammed her palms on the table, "Impossible! There's no way for it to exist now!"

Ethan blinked, "What is that?"

"..." For the first time he knew her, Kuroyukihime seemed to have difficulty putting words together. "You know about Enhanced Armaments? What Ash Roller had?"

Ethan remembered her explanation from then, "You can actually get Enhanced Armaments in different ways. One...you are created with it. Two...you get it as a level up bonus. Three...there's a shop."

There was silence afterwards, and Yuniko glared at Kuroyukihime. As she was about to speak, Ethan got to it first, "A shop? Where? Gimmegimme!"

"Stop, big brother!" Yuniko shouted, "There's a fourth way. I want the black king to say what it is."

Kuroyukihime simply looked at the table in silence, "Fine! If you are too scared, I'll do it!"

Yuniko looked at Ethan in the eyes and simply said, "Kill someone for it."

He laid the final slice of bread and turned with the tray, "Why? How?"

"Although said to be unreliable, if you drop someone's points to zero, you get their Enhanced Armament. Not the case with the Armor of Catastrophe. It is guaranteed. However...if you do put it on, you get possessed."

"Why?" Ethan narrowed his eyes, "What does that have to do with me?"

Yuniko looked at Kuroyukihime, "If the Black King is done freaking ou-"

"I am no-" Kuroyukihime cut in and Ethan slammed the table.

"BOTH OF YOU SHUT THE HELL UP!" Uncomfortable silence followed the outburst and ethan pointed at Yuniko, "You want our help or even my help, you stop that damned attitude. Understood?"

Yuniko shrunk back and nodded, suddenly looking afraid. He then turned to Kuroyukihime, "And you. Don't get triggered by a stupid middle-schooler. You're the vice-president of Umesato. Why lose your cool now of all times?" Kuroyukihime blushed and looked away.

"Now continue. When did this all start and what does this have to do with me! Kuroyuki and Taku both understand completely how I feel about being used."

He closed his eyes at the the following silence and held up three fingers, dropped it to two when Kuroyukihime spoke, "The Armor of Catastrophe is a cursed Enhanced Armament that came into existence when a legendary Burst Linker was killed due to his violent fighting style. He said, 'I curse this world. Infect, I will always resurrect.' It was true. Four times someone became the Chrome Disaster because they donned the armor once killing the previous owner. Four times all players united to kill it."

Yuniko nodded, "And now another player is infected."

"But it's impossible! I made sure nobody had it the last time!"

"Well it happened, Ms. Confident! Now there's another player out there who is rampaging with the armor! Couldn't you have done your job better? As a king?"

Taku quickly placed a hand on Kuroyukihime's shoulder as she started to retort and she saw Ethan smiling sweetly, "Now...would you guys like to argue more or get the fuck out the door?"

Yuniko grew angry, "You're treating this as a game! Do you know how serious it is to the game an-"

"AND YOU?" Ethan snapped, "YOU'RE THE ONE WHO ENTERED MY LIFE WITH THAT DAMN REQUEST OF YOURS! YOU'RE THE ONE FIGHTING WHILE A PLAYER IS KILLING OTHERS OUT THERE RIGHT NOW LIKE CHILDREN WITH ANOTHER GIRL BECAUSE YOU MUST HAVE YOUR EGOS STROKED!" He threw the tray across the tray across the room, sending the food flying and plates shattering. He leaned in close to Yuniko, "If you two girls cannot learn to work together...You find some tool to work for you. I'm not. Actually...don't tell me why I must help you. I'm willing to bet the game it's my wings."

"Yes," came the quiet reply.

"..." Ethan didn't say another word and looked up at the clock. "Taku. You may want to leave. It's getting late and your parents will worry. And frankly, at this rate, you'll lose your normally calm self too." Taku stood quietly and walked to the door, stopping for a moment, "Don't worry about the sandwiches. I'll clean it up. Just go."

When the door opened softly, Ethan stood and went for the bathroom, "Leave too, Princess." Kuroyukihime flinched at the jest and stood, "What are we going to do?"

He turned his head and raised an eyebrow, "Wait until tomorrow. If we can't work together...You and the kings stop the threat yourself. Wait! Taku!" He had already gone out. Ethan ran to the door and opened it, "Taku! Come back for a moment."

He turned from the elevator and jogged back, "For...what?"

"A question I have," Taku nodded and reentered, "Keep your shoes on."

He faced Kuroyukihime and placed forward a hand, "Show me how bad this is. A sample if you have one. Or at least a description since you fought him yourself."

Kuroyukihime shifted, "Well...yes. We need three cables."

Ethan went to the drawer under his television and threw out three cables, "Have a field day and set them up."

Taku linked with Kuroyukihime and Ethan turned to see Yuniko waiting, "What for?"

"I don't trust them. They may access my memories while watching."

"You trust me?" He deadpanned.

She only gave a scoff, "You're the only one neutral here."

Ethan stalked over as he muttered, "Taku is too, between your sissy fights."

Kuroyukihime blinked, "Wait. That cable is short!"

Ethan plopped onto the couch, "Does it even matter?"

She flinched and shook her head, then started the playback.

"..."

Everybody watched Ethan as he thought for a moment and Taku placed a hand on his shoulder, "I want to bring something up."

As Taku always had something important to say, he gave permission and Taku spoke, "It could be a trap. We are going to be diving into an Unlimited Neutral Field. If Master is taken down...especially with the unique level nine rule..."

"Right," Ethan muttered, "As much as I'd love to see if you two will kill each other, the Princess's safety is much above mine. As a parent and as a legion master."

Yuniko smiled timidly, "Nice guess, glasses boy, but remember. Who is the Red King?"

"You?" Taku questioned, confused by her own.

"Right. So say if I betray you guys or something goes wrong, I can pay the price for it all. You know who I am, and I'm simply a middle-schooler."

Taku sighed, "I suppose you're right. I should really be getting back. I'm glad I live nearby."

Ethan chuckled, "Right. See you tomorrow Taku."

"Well, byebye Princess," Yuniko sang, "Let's get back to the games, big brother~"

"Wait a moment!" Kuroyukihime cried but Yuniko had already unpaused the COD game. Kuroyukihime looked down at the floor then at Ethan, "May I stay?"

He emotionlessly pointed at the door and Kuroyukihime nodded, "I-I'm sorry." He shut the door behind her and turned to see Yuniko standing behind him, game forgotten.

"You're just going to do that to her?"

"You think I want you two to be screaming at each other during the night?" Yuniko flinched but held her ground.

"Just because we fight now doesn't mean that we'll do it later. I myself am sorry that we pissed you off. It wasn't because I was stroking my ego. I want to tell only you this," she glared up at Ethan, "The Fifth Chrome Disaster is my own 'parent' in Brain Burst. That's why..."

Ethan placed his hand on her shoulders, "That's why you were easily angered. No wonder why you said it wasn't a game and it was for you too. You own legion member?" Yuniko nodded, "I see. Not only personally, but reputation too."

Erhan quickly put on his shoes and went to the door, "Make sure nobody robs the place."

Yuniko returned to her former self, "Just get out and bring back blackie. Jeez."

He smiled and saw the elevator doors close, at that moment catching the flash of black hair. Seeing that the was traveling down from twenty-eight, he sprinted for the steps and started running down as fast as he could.

The elevators go down half a floor per second, and running down stairs is faster. Despite all the technological advances, luckily for this moment and film purposes, elevators are slow as hell.

He left the stairwell and entered the lobby. Noticing plenty of people even at this hour, who even glanced at him curiously, he left the room, the door opening with a loud ring. Ethan stepped outside and onto the sidewalk, shivering a bit as the wind blew, turning at the sound of the door.

He saw the familiar figure standing at the doorway go down one step and sat, curling up with her head on her knees, shoulders subtly moving. Ethan left the sidewalk and slowly climbed the steps, making sure to do so quietly. He approached Kuroyukihime and softly laid a hand on her arm, making her shoot her head up.

Kuroyukihime wiped her tears and Ethan bowed, "Kuroyuki. Sorry for yelling at you and rudely dismissing you like I did."

"It's fine. I deserve it," she said quietly, "I had never done that in a long time...arguing like a child. Maybe the Red King was right. I didn't make sure somebody has it. Now a king is possessed and we have to kill him."

"Not a king..." he mumbled.

She looked astonished, "But...only kings partook in the last battle!"

"Well, then a king must have given it to Yuniko's parent then. Just make sure not to tell her that I said it."

Kuroyukihime stared, "Then...the only one capable is...anyone...but the only person who would is either the purple, yellow...and white."

Ethan clapped once, "At least that narrows it down! Let's get back. I don't want you walking on your own. Not at this time."

She nodded, and stood uneasily. Ethan blushed when she looked at him and gave him a curious look. Kuroyukihime saw where he was looking and she blushed too, before leaning close to him and he kissed her on the lips fully.

Kuroyukihime timidly wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered, "Is this how it goes?"

"Honestly," he replied, "Just go with what you want." He put his hand behind her head and kissed harder, eventually fighting for dominance in her mouth, Kuroyukihime losing. She melted in his arms and he held her up, before pulling back after minutes.

Both were breathless and had their hearts beating wildly. "Ethan."

"Hmm?"

"Whose temper was it that you inherited?"

He thought for a moment, "Both were quite short-tempered...but mine is similar to my father's, but how easily is from my mother's."

"Mmm," she replied, "I didn't actually really mean to ask. Ha..." Ethan smiled and lifted her up, "Huh? Ethan?!"

"I'll carry you home tonight. We are pretty young," Kuroyukihime blushed but then grimaced.

"Don't die..." He looked down as she closed the already small distance between them, "I have a feeling you'll die in Brain Burst. Don't."

"I'll...try."

Kuroyukihime glared, "Don't try. Make sure you don't."

"Where are the rest?" Yuniko turned from the TV. Ethan simply replied that they were getting lunch and then shut off the screen, "What are you doing?"

"We need to talk. Privately. Can you send a challenge? I don't mind getting a few points lost."

Yuniko started at him strangely before bringing up the program. When the battle started, she crossed her arms, "Shoot."

"First things first...I want two or three playback items. Those Battle Replays?"

"That I can do. But for what? This battle?"

"..." Ethan was quiet then faced away from her, "This will be insane. You'll call me crazy. But I want you to listen before saying a word."

"What's so serious about this?"

"So this is the Unlimited Field?" Ethan asked quietly when Kuroyukihime and the group dove in.

"Right."

"There's no timer...and there's acceleration..." Ethan stepped towards the edge of the building they spawned on, "I could stay forever. Virtual...immortality. My worries, gone. I could do what I want for as long as I want. I could reach my endgame goal."

They caught his mournful tone and only Yuniko understood his last part. He even made a small glance in her direction. The other two didn't understand and Taku placed a hand on Ethan's shoulder, "Hey. Not a good idea. If you forget what you're doing because you spend months here, people will be suspicious."

"I understand, but that's not my real worry."

Kuroyukihime hugged him from behind, "Ethan. Don't do that, okay?"

He sighed, "Right. Let's get going."

He carried them all and started to fly, Kuroyukihime telling him the details about the Unlimited Field as he flew. Some he noted as it would be useful, others he simply nodded at. Suddenly, he swerved and the trio cried out, but they managed to catch the bullet as it flew past them.

"Going down!" Ethan called as he aimed for the building that rose high above the grounds of the field. Before he could land, more bullets flew and aerial attacks swarmed them. Ethan cursed and aimed towards the crater on the floor.

This was what their enemies were aiming for, as the assault stopped. now we'll be at a disadvantage, Ethan thought bitterly.

"So...Yellow. Yellow Carnival?" Erhan shouted.

There was an amused chuckle, "Carnival? That's what exactly I have set up. What all of us can enjoy. I was about to...compliment you in my own way...but I suppose I should respect you a slight bit. Mg name, despite my looks and your guess has nothing to do with a carnival. I am Yellow Radio, the Yellow King."

"So you're behind a-" Yuniko started to yell angrily but Ethan held up a hand.

"Did you create the Fifth Chrome disaster by giving the Armor of Catastrophe to Cherry Rook?" Stunned silence filled the entire field at the accusation and Yellow Radio laughed.

"Of course I didn't!" But his eyes as they looked at Ethan told him otherwise. It revealed that he did, he intentionally did so and his eyes showed respect. "You little fool...I am a king! I would never hurt my reputation in such a way!"

"Then what's all this? How did the Fifth come about?"

"Greed for power," came the simple reply, which angered Yuniko.

"Cherry Rook would never do that!"

"Are you so sure?" mused Yellow Radio. "Anyhow, now with a legion member running rampant, we must deal with him! And as the clause says...in short, anybody related to legion member forced to installation may suffer the same fate if seen fit."

"There should also be another clause!" Yuniko shouted, "If the offending member is judged correctly by the legion master! Which I will do!"

"But you already lost once...haven't you?" replied Radio innocently, which caused Yuniko to flinch.

Taku spoke up, "We should run. We cannot log out but leave using a leave point. One is right over there, but...we need to break out of the circle."

Yuniko nodded, "Right. We can break out too. We have two kings! It sh-"

Ethan shouted unnaturally calmly, "You have something up your sleeve! Don't you?"

"Boy...you entertain me just as much as you impress me!" Yellow Radio called down, "You're quite intelligent enough to be my right hand man!"

"..." Ethan followed with silence. "What do you have?"

"Oh, just a present for the Black Lotus~"

Kuroyukihime stared at the object in Yellow Radio's hand, "What do you plan with that?"

"Just giving you a simple gift~" He threw the card in the air and a large red figure appeared on the field.

His voice boomed across the entire game, calling everything's attention.

[Everyone! Listen to me!]

[Hating each other, stealing from each other...Did we fight all those duels for an ending like this?!]

[Even if this is the scenario the game set up...we are the heroes of the game, isn't that right...Lotus?]

[We fought hard up until now. But not because we are enemies, but rivals. Ain't that it?]

[I like your fighting style, Lotus. If we met in the real world, I'd like to be buds with you!]

[I wouldn't want to kill each other!]

[Hey, Rider! You think I'd just let that go?]

Red Rider became nervous and Ethan smiled. Even they can get affected by love.

[Ah crap. I didn't mean it like that. What I meant to say was-]

[Yes. I suppose it would be true.]

[I like you too. As respectfully.]

[I'd knew you'd get it!]

Rider crowed and held up his hand, but realized his mistake. Rather start to hug Lotus.

Then hell broke.

[Death by EMBRACE!]

Rider was beheaded and roars of outrage came from the screen before being cut off, the last thing seen was Kuroyukihime starting to fight a large blue figure.

"I regret encouraging you." Everyone heard the growl, turning to the silver figure tapping in front of him. His wings grew larger. Then another tap. They became swords and returned to wings. He faced Kuroyukihime.

"I thought you fought him and proved how weak he was."

"No..." Kuroyukihime whispered.

"You said you killed him! But I always thought LIKE A KNIGHT! YOU OF ALL PEOPLE AIMED FOR THE MOST COWARDLY WAY! NO WONDER WHY THE KINGS ATTACKED YOU AFTER!"

He didn't notice the glee from Yellow Radio at the prospect of another ally.

"Silver Crow!" Yuniko shouted, "He's only manipulating you!"

Yellow Radio was about to speak but Ethan got to it first, "Yes...yes...Maybe so. But...Lotus is a coward. I understand Taku's first words about her. A coward she is."

"Ethan!" Kuroyukihime shouted and the field went quiet...listening.

"Don't speak a word. As weak as I look you saw I leveled up multiple times during the final cut. My points were hoarded until this moment. As of now...I am four. Once I handle you...maybe I can push to six."

"Fool!" Yellow Radio shouted, "Why throw away your life? You are too weak to fight a king!"

The wings became swords and Ethan flew up. "Maybe so. But one thing I learned from the bonuses," The swords pointed at Kuroyukihime, "You can achieve anything." They flew at Kuroyukihime, who was forced to defend and everyone only stared in awe at the guts of the newest player of Brain Burst.

Kuroyukihime shouted out a warning and Ethan felt a tug on his back. He was suddenly yanked back and everyone turned to see the Fifth Chrome Disaster roar as Ethan flew into his fist.

Yuniko activated her Enhanced Armament and Kuroyukihime quickly ran to it. As the jaw was clenching down, Erhan send the winged swords into its mouth and jammed it open, lest it risk piercing itself to eat him.

"Don't kill him!" Yuniko shouted, "I want to judge him myself!"

He didn't hear and cursed as he realized he was stuck. But he dropped as something blew up the Chrome Disaster's hand and Ethan landed at the feet of the Yellow King, who gave a slight nod as he called out, "Retreat! Everyone get to the leave point! Pathetic dog can't follow its orders! We will meet again and continue the program again one day, black and red~"

"Cherry!" Yuniko cried and the Chrome Disaster roared. Ethan retracted his sword and they pulled away from the Chrome Disaster's jaw, shattering part of his armor in the process. It fell to its knees, whimpering in pain as Kuroyukihime stepped to Ethan's side.

"Back. Off." He growled.

"Ethan. I regret what I did. Horribly."

"Lies." He stood up to a knee.

"Do you really believe that I will do that to you too? That I am that heartless?"

"..." Ethan looked up from his kneeling stance.

"If I don't redeem myself. What you said is true. You should kill me. Because I don't deserve anything in my eyes. Especially in yours."

"Fine. Then let's go," Ethan grunted. They ran at the Fifth Chrome disaster together, but Kuroyukihime suddenly pushed Ethan aside. The blast from Scarlet Rain blasted both Kuroyukihime and Cherry Rook into the sky before they landed motionlessly.

"Kuroyuki?" Ethan ran up to her as Yuniko hopped out of her Enhanced Armament.

"Ugh, don't worry about me. Just deal with Rain."

They heard a click as Yuniko faced them, "Don't say a word. You were right from the start, Ethan. I only needed someone to handle the work for me. Yet...even though you suspected, you still helped. Idiot. Everything here is an illusion. Friends, legions, even the bond between parents and children. All illusions."

"Then shoot Cherry Rook," Ethan challenged. "You're his child. So show me that you aren't all talk. If you believe in such a thing. Show it."

Yuniko flinched and turned to the Chrome Disaster, seeing a glimpse of Cherry Rook's face and hesitated. It was enough of a distraction for her to be grabbed by the beast. It roared in her face but before it could take a bite, swords cut into its face,making it howl as it gripped it.

Having enough of being stabbed, it leaped up and jumped towards the leave point in the distance, "Idiot! I knew you were all talk!"

Tears started to form in Scarlet Rain's eyes, "I-It's just that-"

"Enough! Let's go!" Ethan changed his wings' form and flew at the Chrome Disaster. It saw him and turned in midair. "How...?" He saw a flash and immediately understood.

"String...if I could only..." He put on a burst of speed and made a sharp turn right just as the Chrome Disaster was about to 'juke' him and dove, making the string latch onto his back. Surprised, the Chrome Disaster could only watch as Ethan flew up, carrying him along, and smashed him into a building.

As he reached etal beam he slowed enough for it to grab hold, but that was Ethan's original plan. He quickly veered around and tied up the Chrome Disaster's wrists that were extended and kicked off the fingers. Gravity took over Ethan quickened their descent flying down before kicking into the armor, smashing it onto the floor. As the shards flew up, Ethan knelt by Cherry Rook, who was paralyzed at the loss of part of himself, caused by the Armor.

"I...only wanted to grow stronger. Yuniko was leaving me behind..."

"I understand," Ethan replied. "It happens. But all you needed was more effort. Why? Why did you have to take on the curse?"

"I couldn't face myself. I was so far ahead...until she took the chance at the fall of Prominence. I didn't do so even if I suggested it. I wanted to stay the parent."

"You always will be. That doesn't mean that you'll always be stronger. Remember? Sometimes the student has surpassed the master?" Ethan said softly.

Cherry Rook laughed, "Yes...I guess I didn't think of it. I deserve the loss of Brain Burst."

"No you don't," he blinked at Ethan's response. "You don't deserve it. But you must. At least be proud that you will protect Yuniko."

"How'd...you know her name?"

"She approached me in life because she knew she can't be the only one to help you."

He seemed to smile, "That's my girl...If I die...she won't get repercussions?"

"No."

"Then I'm glad. Where is she?"

Ethan pointed, "Coming."

"One last thing. Throw away the armor."

Ethan shook his head, "I'll need it to complete my own task. I must protect my parent."

"But...the armor! It will take you over!"

"If...I lose control...it's my fault. But trust me. I can fight it."

"Try...at least. Don't accept it like I did...Speaking of which...fighting it may work. There's someone inside. Says...he is Chrome Falcon."

He saw Yuniko walking up and raised a hand. Ethan gripped it and firmly shook it, "One day, I'll ask Yuniko to have me meet you. We'll talk about games to play. I'll keep in touch."

When Yuniko stood by them, Cherry Rook nodded, "I want to meet you too. You've even forgiven me for what I've done."

Ethan stepped back as Yuniko knelt and gave them time to speak. When he heard the shot, Ethan grimaced and clutched his hands as he looked at the ground, noticing that this is the first time he actively caused a death in Brain Burst.

Kuroyukihime and Takumu caught up and after they had checked that they didn't have the Armor of Catastrophe, they walked together for the leave point. When Yuniko glanced back, she saw Ethan with a scrolling through his inventory again, muttering, "I don't see it..."

Night:

Ethan opened the door home and saw that the lights were turned on, "Mom?" There was no answer.

Curious, he saw that there were cookies on the table, not ones his mother made. Definitely different. "So it's Yuniko then."

He saw her peek from around the corner, the doorway to his room, "Yup!"

He sighed and shook his head. He entered to see her reading comics and few mangas. Sitting on the floor, he sighed and looked at the ceiling, "I suppose I wasted your points then."

She scoffed, "Honestly, I have too much to worry about. Are you sure you didn't get it?"

"Definitely sure," Ethan sighed. "I guess it's the game telling me that I'm an idiot."

Yuniko pouted in return, "Well of course! You think you can actually handle the Armor of Catastrophe? You know how difficult it'll be with a true flying avatar taken over?"

Ethan shrugged and she smirked, "Have to compliment you on your gusto. But are you really willing to give up Brain Burst just for that plan of yours?" He merely shrugged and dove into the game.

When he entered, he saw nothing but a chaotic purple place. Want to eat...Hungry...

The feeling hit him hard but he stood his ground, "Hungry for what, Chrome Falcon? Hungry hungry? Hungry for revenge? You cursed the game, but what will it get you? Where will it get you?

You fool...won't ever understand how it is like to love! To be loved! To LOSE A LOVE!

"I understand all but the last one. That's what I want to try." There was silence, "My parent brought me to this place. She gave me a new life. She did everything for me. But you know...she regrets her actions. She killed a King so she could reach level ten. They exiled her. What I want to do...fix what she did. For her and everyone."

I understand...Ethan glanced up. You do know that once you own this armor, I can view all of your thoughts using your Neurolinker. I can see everything. I can learn anything. Control everything. But you...you speak with me. You love her, but you can't be with her. So you'll destroy everything you have...just to stay away. Foolish. But it's something I wanted myself...I would sacrifice everything to bring Saffron back...

"Anyone would want to. I know a friend who had to kill her parent because of the armor. I'm sure she would want to bring him back too."

Yes, Cherry Rook. But...you are different. You are like me. We are doing this for the one we love. Not just a parent.

"Question. If you are still here, in the armor, won't your real life being know?"

Ha...I would gladly tell. You're the first to be like this. You didn't fight me, nor did you gladly accept the power. No, this is my Chrome Falcon conscious. I do not know my real self. My real self doesn't know me. We are now separate entities. This one is one full of vengeance. But with you...I'm willing to give an exception. I'm quite tired to dying again and again.

"And I am of this game."

Really, now? Chrome Falcon seemed amused and Ethan broke down what his plan would be and how it works. Falcon was unsure if it was possible, but he complied. I think I have a pretty good idea for that...

Days later:

Ethan dove into the Unlimited Field and wandered aimlessly, avoiding players and enemies alike. Fortunately, but unfortunately, he wasn't left alone for long. "Hey! That guy is level seven! That's pretty high for someone hanging out here a lot! Now...hand over some points for us! I'm sure you have enough to spare for the five of us!"

He slowly turned and grinned, visor now gone, allowing them to stare at the unnatural color of him. "No...You'll give me points. I'm sure that you five level six guys will give me enough to reach level eight!"

They stepped back, "Woah! Aren't you Silver Crow?"

"Wrong...Chrome Falcon. But...you know my legacy as the Armor of Catastrophe and users as the Chrome Disasters."

They all stumbled and started to scream before being cut off as he flew as quick as a falcon and ate the top of their avatars. Strange timers appeared over their collapsing legs and Ethan walked on, smiling to himself. When they reached zero,shards of the Armor of Catastrophe formed new bodies and they walked away from him, the group spreading out.

He heard shouts and screams, quick fighting, and the occasional explosion. Now and then, his points rose as he swallowed the points from players killed by his minions. Soon, he would get the attention of all the kings. Soon, Ethan and the Chrome Falcon would fulfill Ethan's goal.

Kuroyukihime received the mail from Taku frantically asking to meet. She quickly found him at the rooftop of Umesato and asked him about the problem.

"Recently, as in a few hours ago, our Suginami territory had been labeled as a quarantined area."

Kuroyukihime was astonished, "WHAT?!"

"I-It seems like...we have our..." Taku adjusted his glasses and sighed.

"Tell me."

Taku grimaced. "Master. We have a Sixth Chrome Disaster." The news hit her hard.

"I've contacted Ethan, but no reply at all." It worried her until he continued, "He had mentioned that he will be diving in today, so I'm not sure if he's inside."

To her, this meant that Ethan was either the cause, killed, or fighting for his life. "But why the quarantine?"

Taku grew pale as he looked at her, "Everyone in all legions are mobilizing. It seems like this Sixth one can infect others."

Kuroyukihime's head spun and she held onto the fence. Taku continued, "Even the kings are moving. They are noting that...that..." Taku continued scanning the message and stumbled, sitting down hard on the bench.

"It could fly?" Kuroyukihime whispered and Taku nodded weakly.

"It's really agile...strong...its skin is extremely thick and requires blunt attacks...and one person was reported 'to foolishly fight it, only to be beaten to the ground in a series of CQC maneuvers and killed.'" Taku looked up, "Ethan...is adept in martial arts and close-quarters combat in general. It's too much of a coincidence to be not him."

Kuroyukihime smashed her palm into the gate of the fencing and screamed, "Just when I...Why again?! WHY DID IT HAVE TO BE HIM?"

Taku had nothing to say for he himself was at a loss of words. "Master, they need everyone they can. The infected are quite strong and can easily take down an individual, but cannot think and are slow. We sh-"

"Takumu," Taku glanced up, "You stay. So in case I fail...you can be the master. And you should keep up the good work you're doing."

"But master!"

Kuroyukihime whirled around, "Please! At least we shouldn't let our legion fall. I also want to make sure...that for my sake...Ethan dies by my hand." Taku gritted his teeth then nodded.

"Make sure you get back safe, master. I don't like the sound of a Chrome Disaster infecting players. They say about 60% of the recorded population of BB is turned. Good news we have is that killing the infected release them from their Disaster form."

"Okay. I'll make sure to get those I can."

She looked back and saw Taku nod at the screen. "It doesn't matter how you kill them. Once an infected player was even blown up by a skill...at the core no less, of the explosion and came out fine. It seems to make them super resilient. Finally," Taku glanced up for the first time.

"They are mostly packed at the Ikebukuro leave point. And that's where the Chrome Disaster is purposely waiting for the kings. The Green and Blue kings are already there but haven't attacked because the Chrome Disaster said, 'We shall wait for the last five kings.' And...with the amount of Infected Disasters...they saw it was wise to wait."

-Play Frey's Philosophy from Lanota-

Kuroyukihime dove into the neutral field and appeared north of the large tree. She sprinted along the top of buildings and decapitated Infected avatars along the way.

Once Kuroyukihime reached the approximate area, she skidded to a stop at the scene below her. The Chrome Disaster smashed aside the blue king with ease, ripped the shield from Green Grandee's hands and used it to protect himself against Scarlet Rain's attacks and threw it back at the king before being brought down to his knees for a split moment, the electricity arcing around him before he dug his hands into the ground and yanked Purple Thorn towards him.

He beat the Purple King into the dirt and charged at Blue Knight before becoming dazed for only a second before turning around then twisted his body in an unnatural way, bones cracking as the Blue King took his chance at lopping off an arm.

"These are the Kings of Pure Color? All together cannot handle me? PATHETIC!"

"Silver Crow! Stand down!" Yuniko shouted but there was only an amused laugh as the metallic avatar flew up.

"He is dead! I...am Chrome Falcon! Reborn by gaining enough power from the unfortunate victims of my own Armor of Catastrophe!"

Stunned silence only came from the kings and Kuroyukihime. "Only I exist within this body. I will get my revenge for what you've done to Saffron Blossom!"

"Ch-"

"SILENCE WEAKLING! I want no words. Nothing you say will convince me to utterly annihilate this world! I will kill everyone. I will kill all of the kings. I WILL be the one to reach the tenth level and destroy everything in this game!" He glanced at the building and saw the lone figure standing on the tallest building nearby, "Ah...that explains your weakness. You don't have everyone fighting. I remember this...Ethan stating a king was exiled."

The kings shifted uncomfortably as he only watched the Black King, "Come...face me. Show me what you can do. You survived for minutes against all the kings! You should be the most formidable!"

Kuroyukihime leapt down and sprinted at Ethan, "I will make sure I will kill you quickly, so you do have to suffer any more...Ethan. You will be freed from the curse."

There was only bellowing laughter in reply, "TRY ME!"

The armor fell apart to reveal the former glory of Chrome Falcon who dashed faster than they could see and smashed a dist into Kuroyukihime's stomach. She flew back and into a wall, traveling into a building that collapsed down on her.

Four kings leapt into action as Green Grandee went to move the rubble, as White Cosmos reluctantly joined him, "Ah...! The White King is still alive! Unfortunately like Red Rider. I had hoped to fight him one day. So now all of you are back in action...Let's go!"

He ran and parried a strike from Blue Knight and smashed a fist into his stomach then dodged multiple missile impacts by teleporting using his skill Flash Blink. Falcon then teleported to where Scarlet Rain was stationed and punched the lid open, surprising her. Before he could grab her avatar out, he opened his wings and changed the feathers into swords, creating a cross as Black Lotus tried to chop off his head. "Death by Piercing!"

The second sword stabbed him and he fell to his knees but Yuniko shouted at Kuroyukihime, "Get away!"

Yuniko ducked under the hatch but Kuroyukihime was too slow, the blast singeing her shoulder and pushing her to the ground. Chrome Falcon hovered over the kings, shaking his head solemnly, "You stand no chance at all...How do you expect to win against a common enemy if you cannot even be one? Look at the two values! Sibling! But they are estranged! PATHETIC!"

White Cosmos seemed slightly affected while Black Lotus halted movement momentarily before continuing getting up. The kings glanced at both with slight surprise when Chrome Falcon lowered down to the floor, "How about a challenge?"

The kings noticeably tensed at the sentence and that brought up a chuckle. Chrome Falcon tilted his head and continued, "Each one of you fight me. If you manage even one hit...I'll stand back. Considering that you can't even touch me when you're all together, I think this is quite fair."

Green Grandee put down his shield, "Just stand down?"

Chrome Falcon spread his arms, "Why yes! You think I'd just die? Again? Fools. I'll lurk...I'll watch the duels from afar, but be assured that I'm not going to interfere with any of your tiny affairs lest I see fit."

They were silent and only waited for the first person to step forward. Kuroyukihime eventually walked up and pointed a sword, "There's a catch, right?"

"Smart...you lose you lose. You need to get one hit on me, but I fight you until you lose all your health. If you wish..." He gestured to White Cosmos, "The Transient Eternity can heal you to full...let's say...four times. That's five lives per person."

The kings grimaced but also showed outward disgust. Despite them knowing it may take them all their thirty-five 'lives' to take him down, he shows a outward pride to it, knowing he could take them on easily.

"No." Chrome Falcon seemed amused and tilted his head curiously, "I don't want her help. Not her of all people."

"Suit yourself. I think that will be one king down."

Kuroyukihime charged, "I'm not as easily taken down as you think!"

Chrime Falcon nodded and crossed his arms, "So you think..."

-End-

-Begin Cyanine from Lanota-

Kuroyukihime cut up at his neck then sliced up from between his legs when he ducked. Faster than she could see, Chrome Falcon stomped on her arms grabbed her neck and flipped her over him as he released his foot, dropping her health one bar.

Chrome Falcon took the offensive and threw forth a flurry of punches, which Kuroyukihime easily parried and as she countered, he flew back and knocked the Blue King's sword to the ground and put his forearm to his throat, "Good. I see that you realized I intentionally said the things I did."

"You never said we had to fight alone. Just that we all can fight. Just as we get one hit."

Falcon flew away as missiles hammered down at their spot and he smirked, which faded as the dust cleared, Green Grandee blocking the missiles with his shield. "We have plans. You two continue putting as much pressure as you can on him!"

Blue Knight and Kuroyukihime nodded as Yuniko fired up at Chrome Falcon. He flew higher but the missiles still kept their target. This made him let forth a 'tsk' and fly quickly ahead, sending shards of his shed Armor of Catastrophe at them, causing multiple explosions.

He flew towards the ground and broke the it in his landing, looking up at the kings when they ran down.

Chrome Falcon sidestepped Kuroyukihime's cut and caught her second arm when it flew at him. Feeling a presence behind him, he jabbed forward with it, which Blue Knight blocked with his shield before cleaving down with his sword.

As his wings shook, Chrome Falcon retracted them and jumped back when Kuroyukihime stabbed towards his face, stumbling when he saw nobody and then focusing once he realized it was an illusion. He saw Blue Knight at his front and assumed that Black Lotus was behind. As he realized they were blocking off his escape, he started to move but nearly fell forward as a wire wrapped around his feet. He raised his wings and changed them into sword before seeing them jump back at the last moment. Using Flash Blink, he left the area just as explosions pounded his former position.

Just as he looked up, he felt a rush of wind on his right wing and barely avoided the cut by twisting his swords to catch the left arm. He saw the right arm move and growled, "Honestly...your twin swords are bothersome."

Kuroyukihime never managed to finish cutting as everyone heard the crunch and snap, then her scream when the sworded wing cut off her left arm.

"NO!" Yuniko shouted as Chrome Falcon stood over Kuroyukihime who was kneeling as she doubled over in pain.

"Fire, she dies to you." Nobody moved as Chrome Falcon crushed her legs, releasing another round of screams. He raised Kuroyukihime to head level and said loudly, "Now is going to be the first death. For my own purpose."

"NO!" Kuroyukihime heard and hope filled through her heart. "ARGH!"

"Silver Crow! Ethan!" Yuniko shouted.

"Gah! It was ghastly!" He commented as he lowered Kuroyukihime and fell to his knees, "Enough stalling. Someone get the Judgement Pistol from Kur-Black Lotus!"

Yuniko shouted down, "No! We can end this now!"

"NOOOO! You can't! He will take possession of me if you endanger me before everything is done!" He shouted up. Before someone could reply, Chrome Falcon returned, "SILENCE! I WILL NOT BE STOPPED BY SUCH A BEING WHO TRUSTS OTHERS THEY DO NOT KNOW! THEY WILL ALL BETRAY YOU! JUST AS THE WHITE KING BETRAYED ME! BETRAYED BLOSSOM!"

"Back...!" Ethan gasped, stumbling and falling back. Purple Thorn grabbed the pistol from Kuroyukihime's inventory as Yuniko ran down, the rest of the kings following. "You stay back!"

Ethan's voice was hollow and weak, growing ever weaker. "Purple, tie me to Grandee's shield."

As they were doing so, Chrome Falcon took over and thrashed, requiring the Blue and Green King to hold him down. "Blue, lob that sword right into your shield and sandwich me."

Ethan shouted in pain but Chrome Falcon didn't appear, instead the Beast itself. Unearthly roars and howl emitted from the visor and then stilled. Yellow Radio stepped forward, "You need someone to keep your mind as weak as possible."

"Smart. Very smart. Make me think I am truly blind!" Ethan laughed and continued, "Almost done...The last three must be done quickly."

Kuroyukihime stood unsteadily when she was healed by her sister and stumbled over, "Then you'll be free?"

"In a way." The meaning hit her instantly.

"No, no! I'm not losing you!"

"It must be dESTORYED! THIS WORLD! Must...be...saved. Remember? I am trying to salvage this world...and save you too. White, heal my heart and Re-...Scarlet I mean. Fire it into my heart once my health reaches full."

Cosmos started healing and Kuroyukihime placed a sword on her sister's neck, "No."

"Hime...Princess. Don't be that way. You'll lose your child...but not me. Right?"

"But you'll forget everything!" Kuroyukihime cried.

"But I'm still me. Start healing." The bar raised slowly as the amount of health that he could contain was immense, giving him time to speak, "You'll lose your child. And never be able to fulfill your promise...but still...this isn't your main life. Right?"

Kuroyukihime reluctantly nodded, "Kings...you need to learn to work together. Look at me...or Falcon. He was your common enemy and you couldn't bring him down without me. That's bad. Remember Red Rider's speech? You won't be the heroes at this rate. You'll be the ones to bring it down...But today, after my death, you guys will be the heroes to everyone."

They flinched at the truth. "What about the infected? How will they see us?" Green Gandee asked and Ethan chuckled.

"I'm supposed to be the queen bee. They'll be their normal self with plenty of points. All I have...will be redistributed evenly to all the Infected."

Grandee nodded and Ethan coughed, "One last thing. Please give the Black King another chance."

There was hesitation and Ethan coughed again, "She regrets her actions. She really does. She confided with me and told me so. One other thing..." He looked at White Cosmos, "But that's a secret I will keep because we want it KEPT RIGHT?!" They jumped back as Ethan shouted in pain.

"Little longer...then all this Catastrophe things will be permanently gone."

As the health neared full, Ethan shook his head, "You guys are great...listening to me. Keep up the work. Also...allow a legion to be made specifically for giving free points. Chrome Falcon's love, Saffron Blossom always wanted to create that kind of legion to keep the game alive forever."

When it touched full, Yuniko flinched and Ethan shouted at her. She tearfully fired and a demonic howl echoed throughout the entire game, deafening the kings but they heard one last word from Ethan,

"Kuroyuki. Your job now. The final one! Behead this cursed body and stab the heart to destroy the final links Chrome Falcon has!"

Kuroyukihime held back but the howls formed to coherent roars, as the Armor took form into a beast and Chrome Falcon shouted, "Fool! They cannot do their job! Unleash the Beast of Catastrophic Annihilation!"

Kuroyukihime swung and pierced the heart. As she sobbed, an explosion rang in her ears.

The kings looked at the equipment they had which was left perfectly intact, as if they had not seen a battle. They saw Ethan's avatar rise higher up before turning into a humanoid figure with thick clawed arms and legs. Fangs forming from an elongated snout. It roared one final time and fell apart, shards peeling off and falling, disintegrating ash and dust into the air. Chrome Falcon rising and vanishing, followed by Silver Crow.

Kuroyukihime, as Black Lotus, crumpled to the floor, getting the worried care of Scarlet Rain, Yuniko, "Zero fill?"

Green Grandee sighed, "If she loved him, and considering his actions, I wouldn't be surprised if she is depressed about this. We shall wait until she wakes."

-End(Note that you may have a lot of extra time. Enjoy the rest of the score if you do~)-

"It worked." Ethan sighed. Chrome falcon laughed.

"What did I say? To them, you'll be a hero because if not for you, they'll be bickering amongst themselves. To the game, the heroes are the kings."

"Now will I forget everything?"

"Soon... I just want a few last words before we say farewell," Chrome Falcon sighed, "I can replace your AI assistant if you'd like to stay as slight acquaintances."

"Sure," Ethan nodded.

"Then I'll do it once I go through the thorough wipe. Next...my identity and Blossom's." Ethan shot his head up.

"I always knew them but...I want the two real me and her to stay the way we are. Hacking myself..." Chrome Falcon laughed joyfully for minutes, "We are actually together right this moment. I'm fine with the way it is."

Ethan chuckled, "Well, all's well ends well then."

"Not really. You have explaining to do. I forced a zero fill of the Black Lotus to bring her here."

"WHAT?!" Ethan shouted and cringed when he turned to see Kuroyukihime. Dressed the way she is in the school net, colorful wings spread open, dress still cut at her chest. Umbrella at her side. "Ooh boy...here comes the beating."

Kuroyukihime ran to him and hugged him tightly, surprising him, but as he started to speak when she pulled away, she slapped him across the face and started beating him up, kicking him at that one spot, breaking his nose, rapid punches on the chest.

"YOU FOOL!" she screamed and he flinched. "Why?"

"Just to help you," Ethan whispered.

"All that..." Kuroyukihime stated quietly, "Just to get my throne back? Even if I may kill another king?"

"You won't. We both know that."

Kuroyukihime sobbed, "You didn't have to!"

"I know...but we can't have people just hunting your bounty every day. So I took this drastic action with Chrome Falcon. It will work."

"So he was never truly evil in this disaster?" Ethan shook his head.

"To make you king again, the two of us agreed that the kings understand how split there were. How much tension and how passive aggressive they were. So we gave a common threat. It was disappointing. Only at our suuuper backup plan, you may call it Plan L, did we get it to work the way we wanted."

"Plan...L?" she cried in disbelief.

"Yeah. Also, I sent a full background history of Chrome Falcon to you. Your sister is as bad as you think. If she threatens you or tries to harm the new unity, feel free to use my final gift. See it alone one day. You'll understand..."

"You...just are that tsundere type."

Ethan pouted, "Am not!"

Kuroyukihime hugged him, "You are. I'll miss you in Brain Burst."

"Eh. It won't matter much." He felt a hand on his shoulder and Ethan turned to see Chrome Falcon.

"Time to go. If not, she'll be caught in the wipe."

"Wait," Kuroyukihime said and she kissed Ethan passionately, he stood still, and returned it with all he could muster and she was gone.

"Blossom and I never had a moment like that in my time...treasure it before it's gone."

Ethan shook his head, "Just go before I reminisce."

Then as Ethan blinked, he was sitting at the desk he had stayed at hours before, unsure of what he was doing, what he was going to do. He felt that something was missing. A part of him. That's when he saw the strange middle-schooler at his door, "HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET IN MY HOUSE? WHO ARE YOU?"

Minutes before:

The kings turned at the Black Lotus's awakening, Blue Knight speaking, "Ah, Black Lotus. Finally."

"How long was I out?"

"Minutes. Or hours." Kuroyukihime seemed surprised, "During that time, we thought about the words both Silver Crow and Chrome Falcon had said. It should be time we actually get our acts together. Despite the Non-aggression pact, it proves to be ineffective and contradicting to what we want to do."

Green Grandee nodded, "So, the kings had voted and through majority, you shall be reinstated as a king. We could actually use your help in Brain Burst. Fighting against the Chrome Falcon proves that."

The Black Lotus visibly flinched, "But...what about what I did to Red Rider? I...don't want to raise voices of disapproval due to my previous actions. Can't I simply help when the time comes?"

"Point taken, but eventually..." Scarlet Rain laughed, "We all would try to kill each other sooner or later, right, Yellow Radio?"

The Yellow King showed no reaction to the jab and shrugged, "Understandable of what you did. And you're correct Rain, sooner or later it would have happened."

Green Grandee help out a hand, "Well explain to the bursters if they question you. I'll make sure." Then he seemed to blink, "Ah. Apologies." He hugged Kuroyukihime and she hesitated before approaching. They embraced tightly and Kuroyukihime spoke.

"Death by-" The kings flinched but both the Green King and Kuroyukihime laughed.

"Ah, got the lot of you!" The Green King chuckled.

One year later, Kuroyukihime's senior year:

"You...called me up here Vice-President?" the black haired boy asked cautiously.

The Vice-President of Umesato Junior High didn't turn and the boy pointed over his shoulder, "If you called in the wrong guy I can leave. I'm sure you got the wrong guy. We haven't even met."

He saw Kuroyukihime shake her head and sighed. Ethan Sakamoto had no clue why he was called up here. As stated, he didn't know her and wondered how she knew him. Oh...he knew her by reputation, but not personally. "Don't leave...Kichirou. Please?"

Ethan froze. Kichirou was his name. His birth name that he never gave out. Or rarely did. But...he never gave it to her, did he? "Kuroyuki?"

He heard an audible sob and she ran into him, digging her head into his chest and gripping onto his sleeves. As Ethan held onto her back in surprise, "Kuroyuki. I'm now definitely sure you got the wrong person."

Yet she still shook her head, "I know I didn't! I know you don't understand!"

"Well, duh?" Ethan rolled his eyes. She continued crying into him and Ethan took a breath, "Hey, might as well sit on the bench if you'll bawl your eyes out."

Ethan led her to the said bench on the rooftop and she rested her head on his shoulder, "I wanted to tell you everything. But...I just couldn't face you. I was afraid I'd end up like this."

"Slow down. I still have absolutely no clue of what's going on."

"How about I actually tell you now?"

"How about no. You say you have the correct person, but I'm really lost."

"I will get to it. I promise, Ethan," Kuroyukihime started to slide forward but Ethan caught her, "Sorry...I've been without any rest for a while."

"Just get to it," Ethan sighed.

"Honestly," Kuroyukihime smiled up at him, "I actually like that attitude. You're the only person to speak like that to me. And with an even amount of kindness too."

"...?" Ethan blinked, "Just give me one reason to believe you."

Kuroyukihime thought for a moment, "How about a photo?"

This gained a look of pure confusion then contempt, "I doubt that a pho-" He trailed off as she showed him a photo of him smiling. The one photo she kept forever since that one day Kuroyukihime spoke to him in the Brain Burst world.

Ethan gave a slow nod, "Okay...I'll believe. I rarely give that smile. Ever. There's nobody I know who has seen it."

Kuroyukihime smiled, "It started a day or so be-"

"Time out. Have we dated?" Ethan asked, slightly confused. "Normally, I would be more brusque...but I have a feeling you changed me a lot. I feel like I knew you. You give me a feeling of happiness."

"We are supposed to be still dating...In fact, my parents asked about you recently. They like how respectful you are and that you help them around the house when you visit. They don't want to bear the thought of us split up."

"Oh...does that mean I can break up with you right now?" When she looked up he quickly corrected himself, "It was a question! I...why the hell do I care?"

"For me?" Kuroyukihime asked and Ethan reluctantly hugged her closer to him, "Please?"

"Sure," he smiled, followed by Kuroyukihime hugging his neck, "I curse you...Black Princess. If I didn't forget a life, you basically ruined mine twice."

She gave a light laugh in response and Ethan smile grew wider, "I'll tell you how your second life came about. Okay?"

He consented and Kuroyukihime started telling him everything. How they met...the hospital incident...then how the legendary reckless, but yet cursed Silver Crow fell...

Soo, the preview was basically embedded with the Chrome Falcon conversation. Didn't forget to input it, just didn't know how to fit it. This is the end, but I will introduce a new potential series: Rise of the Black King: The Sword Art Online Reboot. As obvious, it'll be a 'reboot' of SAO in 2047-2049. This means no SAO characters(technically), their places taken over by SAO ones. Follows the general basis, a deathgame, dual swords vs 'the final boss.' That sort of stuff. I'll post a proof of concept soon. As to actually writing it...maybe I'll see once I finally get my Asterisk War ones up. And the second chapter of my AGK rewrite.

I hope you liked the fight scenes!

Brigade signing out for now. A final note for this: Those of you still reading this story(and chapter) and have waited long for the update, thank you for waiting patiently! I appreciate it!