It is time for the theory of parallel universe~

Bold characters are usually the thoughts of the Administrator while italicized are the protagonist.

And I do not own Devil Survivor 2 and its characters... ^-^

Theory 2: Vessel

"..." The entity was aware, looking up at the vast violet skies. Pervading the skies were orange rays of light. It was dawn today. Now that the entity noticed, every day looked like dawn. No night, no dusk, no mornings, just sunsets. There were no grass areas here or any wild life. The area here was bare… Nothing held nothing. This area was only an audience room for the other entities with a will. The entity wonders if anyone would come into the area again, having taken over the position recently due to the extermination of a fellow comrade.

When Time was being recorded by an entity, its universe collapsed.

"…" The entity halted in its line of thinking. Staring at a certain string of data, the entity brought out a slender appendage to touch the information. The string held a dull multi-colored form, a deviant towards the other strings beside it. The entity watched its movement with curiosity, swiveling and altering color every second. It was dead though…

It was much too abrupt, cruel…

'Today I saw a world that has reached its lifespan.' The entity contemplated to itself, tugging the dead string away from the duller ones. Staring at the string, the entity could see millions of species interacting and terminating the other. Extermination and revival, hatred and love, rebellion and obedience… Though it had died, the string held concepts that are foreign to the lone entity in comparison with the other dimensions. "A unit called Home, Terra, Earth, etc. by its inhabitants… Sustains a diversity of specie - both living and non-living."

There, I stopped with my current duty as if I had remembered something...

"I want to know what happened to this universe…" It confessed, staring at the string. Massaging it, the string began to glow. The entity was pleased, giving life to the dimension. Bringing it to its normal brilliancy, the entity realized that there was an error. The world was not the same. It needed the past Administrator back. It needed the entity's comrade back. That means…

Things may die, the universes may die, but the thoughts will not end…

The entity had already regressed the world, but that was not enough. Because of the dimension's need of its past comrade's aid, the entity needed to regress the whole system by a little amount so it thinks. To revive a past comrade by exterminating its whole race, the entity would not mind. The past comrade was nice to it. She had created many creations though, not that it minded. After all, the entity had the eternal support of millions of comrades. All of the units that the entity had held alliance to will go against the main head… Like the concept shown in the string – Rebellion. After the death of the system's head, the entity will implement a short regression.

So then, how will living faithfully on one's duty at the ends of these universes do?

"Prepare for an abdication of authority." The entity announces to its legion of supporters. It knew boredom was dangerous for these machines of destruction. Allowing them mobility was essential for the system's continuous survival. The entity once remembered that its comrades were dub as Deleters. Ironic in this situation as the entity plans to assassinate the system's fail-safe device. There were at least a thousand fail-safe units protecting the Akashic Record. Fortunately, the entity only needed to terminate one for a loophole to emerge.

You. Me. And Everything.

'My comrades have awoken; they must have known about the concept of Rebellion… Rebellion, act of violent or open resistance to an established order, convention, etc. Has the cosmic order foretell this event to occur? That it was bound to happen.' The entity realized. Sensing not just half, but all of the units arising from their slumber. Faced with millions of fidgeting units prepared for an all-out war, the entity has decided to act. It was time for a declaration. The Cosmic movements had fine-tuned its subjects. Its orders are absolute. No one must defy its predictions, not even the system's components itself. "Henceforth, towards Providence…"

We were all lethal.

"Regressing for the revival of a fallen comrade and observe a world that has died... Is that really the goal of this assassination?" The entity asked, none of its soldiers replied. The entity knew they would not. It was not part of their function to rationalize. They were its equivalent to its past comrade's creation – Swords. Supporting and protecting the entity, the millions of entities present are to protect the current owner of the Heavenly Throne. That being the same entity who murdered the system's head. It was the oldest of all the fail-safe yet the entity erased it for a simple goal of reviving a comrade. The same fallen comrade that has nurtured the dead dimension the entity wishes to enter. The entity disapproves the intervention of other Stars in the galaxies. Let them stay in their positions - useless. The entity stares at the absent space once held by the dead unit. "Another unit will take its place after I have regressed the system however."

Especially the concepts created from the Unknown.

"Enter into the Astrolabe and suspend all activities, future Administrator. Your time has reset." An order sent to the entities' cognition. The message came from the replacement of the fail-safe unit it had murdered. True enough, the entity had no place in the Akashic plains once more. Seeing that it had revived the same entity that allowed it to awaken. The entity went silent, hearing the soft resonance of recall from its allies. Knowing that its past comrade will awaken soon, the entity had an idea. An idea that deviates from its original intention.

The truth, dirtier than any pile of trash…

Going closer to the massive data source, the entity had chosen to hibernate in another area. A location where it would succeed in both goals of observing the dimension and experiencing the different concepts unfamiliar to its environment. It was the first time it had done a massive yet secret rebellion and it was exhilarating. Checking the string it restored, the entity wanted to find a specie it will hid in as well as to make sure it still had access to the Akashic Stratum. Akasha is its motherland after all. If the entity did not return by the time of succession, the fail-safe unit will install an inadequate replacement. This and a high probability that one of its supporters is going to be its replacement was terrifying by a great magnitude.

It was exotic and potent

A glow surrounded it, the entity had finally decided on its vessel. Link eternal as the entity itself, this vessel shall enter the Akashic Stratum. It will also gain several traits that are inherent to Administrator units – Temperament, Knowledgeability, Charisma, Sound in decision and Devoid of emotion. However, the vessel will gain trouble-staking errors such an Open-mind in all possible meaning to the statements given, deviant tendencies to the natural order and an ability to attract unneeded attention. Nevertheless, the entity had no problem with the effects towards the tool; it will never know that the entity responsible of such mishap is residing in its consciousness. It will be unknowing to itself yet knowing to others beyond itself. The entity felt positive at its selection, 'Amusing is the word given towards its attitude by the human species.'

Yet I have noticed its presence…

The screeches of its companions became noticeable by the entity. They must have comprehended its actions. The master that had taken care of them was vanishing, vanishing to a dimension unknown to them. Screeches turning to screams, the entity disconnected its bond with its companions… The creatures who were like sibling units to the entity was screaming for its return. The entity did not pay heed; too busy preparing itself in the new world. Watching the vessel's consciousness form, the entity outstretched itself to merge with the vessel. Disappearing from the place of creation, the entity pondered if its past comrade would realize of its action. Would the entity's old friend allow it to come back or would she banish the entity forever from the Akashic Stratum?

I, Errai, has begun to desire this infinitely-layered concept.

"Oh well." It thought, dematerializing from the metaphysical dimension. However, before the entity fully vanished, a glimpse of its past comrade was taking shape. She was blinding sphere of white light, a reborn star if the entity were to call it. Soon, she would take shape and recreate her creations to her preference. 'It seems I have forgotten to add her past memories regarding the reason of her death. Unknowing of the causes of error during her rule and reason of her destruction... Why am I pondering about Polaris' situation? The shrewdest amongst the Administrators, I am positive that she may handle the matters the most sufficient way possible.'

However… Once I am contained in subjectivity, will I come out with the same objectivity?

[Nagata-cho] [23:30]

"Hey Hiro Babe! Why aren't ya picking a side yet?" Chirped the female AI, appearing on the cyclone model blue phone. The phone was on his side as the owner sat on the edge of a nearby building near the Tokyo branch of Jps. Looking up, the AI could only see his black hair and white bunny hoodie with matching blue jeans. The AI frowns, shaking her head with her eyes closed. "Come on! It's not that hard. All ya gotta do is pick sides: Ronny wanting to create a world of equality where everyone's chill with each other. Yamato who clearly has a thing for you, wants a new world based on merit. And Daichi where you choose not wanting to fight your friends? Man. That's messy."

How many Loops have occurred?

"But how's it all going to work out in the end? No one knows. Right Tico Tico?" The raven turned to face the scandalous AI, saying the exact same thing she was saying. Surreal sapphire eyes meet digital purple eyes, making the female AI named Tico Tico caught off guard. Fortunately, she knew how to keep her expressions in check. Grinning at the eighteen-year-old male, Tico Tico shot out a thumbs-up at Hiro. Hiro smiled and looked back at staring up at the stars, ignoring the cheery yet suspicious question of the digital program. "How did you know what I was about to say~? Was it because of these seven days that we got to be the best of buds? Or is there something more to that~? What do you say Hiro babe?"

It seems I have forgotten…?

"I have no idea what you're trying to say." Hiro closed his eyes, touching the top of his head. Feeling the white fabric on his head, Hiro wondered what path will he choose this time. Having taken all the paths, the teen questioned the authenticity of his memories. He had the memories when he became the right-hand man of Jps, taking over when Yamato passed away. He also had Ronaldo's where he lived a normal life with a loving family and kids. Daichi's path gave him a normal life but with its ups and downs, remembering that it was absolutely boring having a normal life. He also took Alcor's path and it gave Humanity a fresh start… Literally speaking. It was so hard building a civilization from scratch when everything was buried in the ground.

Only fragments of the Truth remain…

"I think I'll confess to Alcor last while in Daichi's path so everyone lives. Maybe that'll give me a new path to look forward to." Hiro said to himself. Picking up the phone, Hiro remembered the AI's presence (who was supposed to be in his phone) was now gone. Instead of worrying over it, Hiro shook his head and stood up to look at the skies one last time. With this plan, Hiro hopes this will be the last time he will go up there and kill someone or some entity together with its children. He just got to bear it a little longer... " Hopefully, this is the last time I go to the Akashic Stratum. I'm getting tired of hearing the same response and demons in, especially Loki. Appearing in all routes instead of one, I can feel his mocking gaze when he comes out to taunt my group. Polaris must also be angry at me for my indecisiveness. Ah~ What a pain."

Is this all what Life can give me?

"Hiro? I already talked with Tico and we have given you our blessing." Tico Tico giggled, making the teen shake his head in denial. Staring at the in-denial teen, the female winked with a finger wiggling at the teen. "Don't worry. Me and Tico talked long and hard… And finally decided to approve of your relationship with his Excellency. But what's stopping you from getting married? We would gladly accept you as part of the family, understanding the fact that demons you met for the first time talk to you as if you were their best buddy. I also know that your planning is rilly smart, letting all your friends learn at the last minute. Yamato would be so jealous that his Excellency got taken by you~! We really thought it would be Yamato who would make the first move and take the position but oh well~ You'll do great. His excellency is by the usual spot which you already know. Get ready with the flowers and ring and tell your friends to get ready for the wedding."

A world that is both true and false...

"Tico Tico… You douche. You shouldn't say things that are priva-" Hiro's eyes widened. At first, he was angry at Tico Tico for doing something without his prior knowledge since he already had a plan in mind. Go to Daichi's path, defeat the pairs one-by-one and persuade Alcor altogether. But because of Tico Tico, the albino will obviously reject the proposal. Halfway his supposed-wrath, Hiro realized something more embarrassing. Did she just say what he thinks she's saying? "Wedding? What wedding?"

I hate yet love it, a pure hypocrite I am.

"You said confess right? I always wanted a wedding~" Tico Tico divulged with her signature twinkling smile. Hiro went pale, knowing his reputation is on the line. Marriage was the last thing in his mind as he was in the apocalypse setting. Yamato would certainly not like this and Daichi would feel betrayed by the fact that he went 'astray' without consult. (Yes. He and the brunet made the promise of consulting one another if the other went *ahem* gay.) The girls would either kill him, not speak to him or promote his… Confession with an alien? Worst case scenario is that he knew if he denied this, Tico Tico will feel sad and not cooperate willingly with him. (These last few days were an example of this, noticing the AI give him tips and such.) Thinking quick, an idea popped in his head. "Hey Tico Tico. I can't do that too soon or there will be party crashers in the wedding. I need you and your brother to keep a royal secret until I find the right time to 'propose' all right?"

Even if I know how to end it…

"Aww shucks. Sure Hiro Babe~ You can count on me." Tico Tico showed her hands to the teen, a wide smile similar to a Cheshire cat portrayed on her face. Hiro smiled as well, the tired type that is. "If that's all, I'll go to the others and report the summary. Can't wait for the surprise~!"

I allow the cycle to continue

"What have I done…?" Hiro said to himself once the woman was gone. Closing his phone, Hiro looked down the building. There were some demons roaming about, a legion of legions and mothman (mothmen?) Hiro held his forehead as he thought. Getting married to an alien wasn't bizarre for him anymore as he already proposed that idea as a form of joke with Yamato ('apocalypse') and Daichi (when they were 'kids'). Daichi denied the idea with all his might since he like cuties or hot babes while Yamato… He was actually consenting to this…Weird. Anyways, getting married wasn't really that bad since he only wants someone who is nice. The person who he just wants to share all his good and bad times in life. Fidelity wasn't an issue to him, noting the number of loops he has gone to. *cough* Has already tried an orgy with the girls. *cough* Of course, he'll have to graduate from college and get a job first then... Marriage, get a kid or pet (most probably a demon like Byakko but still) and travel around the world like Daichi's honeymoon with his bride (He ships him with Io but will wait for more female candidates.) As Hiro already promised the AI about the marriage thing, he'll probably try to either persuade Tico Tico that: he's relationship with Alcor isn't as great as Yamato and Alcor or Alcor doesn't really like him and actually likes other alien people (Hopefully, the unknown path can give him this.) If that doesn't work... He'll have to talk to Daichi about his sexuality preference and become his right hand because Hiro knows… Aside from what the AIs mentioned, the raven was absolutely sure that the suave albino will accept his proposal as the sword has never experienced the process of marriage. Then he forgot to include his admirers and Yamato into the equation if he does that. Oh God. His plan has turned more complicated than intended. Hiro could feel a migraine coming soon. "I have to make sure this loop is the last one."

Dragging me (my vessel) with it.

Devil Survivor 2: Overclock happens and the protagonist is still dragged to the skies.