(And the story is finished! I am so happy everyone enjoyed this! It was a lot of fun to write too! I don't have many OCs, but it was really fun to write a few characters! I also cannot wait to see where this series go! Idia reminds me of my partner, and I love that. Enjoy!)

          "No, no, no!" Idia yelled in panic as he picked himself and rushed to the barrier before slamming his fists against it to then casting magic, "This can't be happening! I planned it all out!"

Proserpina even picked herself up and rushed to Idia. She could see his distressed features as he trying to think of every possible solution to save her. She felt touched by his effort and strive to help her. She tried to use her magic to break it and even thought of using her strength, but she couldn't find a way to break the barrier.

"I can't give up" Idia said in a shaky voice, "No, not when you need me most. I am not going to leave you alone"

Pina placed her hand on the barrier as Idia faced her. She held a scared expression while wiping her tears away. She then smiled as brightly and confidently as she could when he placed his hand over hers.

"What?" he whispered nervously.

"Everything's going to be ok" she replied as bravely as she could despite her shaking, "I promise, Idia"

She held a brave smile before standing up, pulling her hand away from his, and turning to walk to the left side and tip of the stage.

"Wait, what?!" Idia exclaimed as he hurriedly picked himself up and slammed his hands against the barrier, "No! Pina! Don't!"

She was still shaking, but she shook her head. She slapped the sides of her cheeks and held a confident expression. She nodded to herself as she recalled the many spells she researched and knew the one she had to perform.

"Idia, Mother, please watch over me. Here I go" she whispered and took a breath of fresh air.

She raised her hands upward and turned to the left to take a step. She raised her right hand up while lowering her left hand. She then took another step with her right foot and extended her arms with her hands flowing free. She saw the stage beneath her glowing a soft, green light as she felt more energy flowing through her.

"Wow" she whispered as she felt the warm, comforting embrace before continuing.

She took a pivot on her right foot to then spin with her hands above her head as the bracelets chimed in the open air. Her hands flowed to down to her sides before she spun again in the opposite direction. More magic and energy flowed from the stage as she took a step with her left foot to extend her arms again with her hands flowing freely.

"Uh! Are we seeing this?!" Cater exclaimed as he gazed above the stage to see the green light rising from the stage to descend upon them.

Lea looked around the light until his eyes fell on the trees and grass to see it flourishing, "Oh, I think we are"

Everyone took in the sight of the life growing and flourishing from her magic. All except Idia who only stared at her.

"No... What are you doing?" Idia whispered in a shaky tone as she continued the dance.

She pulled her hands close to her chest before spinning. As she spun, her slowly raised her hands up to then waving it with her bracelets chiming against each other. She swayed and took another step before turning to see Idia's stunned expression with a little bit of tears prickling from the edges. She held a bright smile as she saw him.

"Uh! Is that normal?" Najma asked as she pointed to the gate.

Brain enlarged a screen to display the underworld and hummed when saw a green glowing light descending over it. He realized this was the spell being used and could see it covering the entire gate. He made sure to stand in front of Najma as he noticed the rise in magical energy from it.

"She's doing this" he replied as he waited and charted the energy levels.

Pina turned and waved her arms and hands to spin to the left. She raised her left hand up above her head and held it in the air as it appeared to be waiting for someone to hold it. Her right arm flowing behind her and her right hand out. She slowly closed her eyes as she felt her body become heavy. She felt sleepy as she felt herself falling deeper and deeper to sleep with a cold covering descending upon her.

The green light disappeared gently as everyone starred at the stage. The magic barrier disappeared, causing Idia to fall forward. He caught himself and made sure he wasn't seeing things. Before him was Pina turned to a stone statue.

"PINA!" Idia exclaimed in disbelief as he ran to her, "Why? Why did you do this?"

He was shaking as he stood before her. His hands were trembling above her with his eyes darting at her stone form.

"You knew this would happen and did it anyway!" Idia cried out as he was shaking, "Why would you do this, Pina?! Why?!"

He placed his head against hers and wrapped his arms around her as he cried out in sadness and agony.

No one moved to the stage. They were too stunned to see Idia embracing Pina and hearing his cry.

"She's finished" Brain whispered as he put a hand to his face as he and Najma saw the green light fade away from the gate, "Now, are you ready to change fate, Idia?"

Brain pulled up another screen which displayed Idia hugging Pina's stone statue and everyone staying still.

Miss Ver even heard Idia's yell as she finally freed herself from their trap. She gazed at the stage and rushed to pick up a tablet from one of her unconscious guards. She looked at the tablet to pull up a screen to display the stage. She was shaking from anger and grief. She found her daughter turned to stone and being held by the scoundrel Shroud she tried to protect her from. First her husband, and now her daughter?!

"No, no!" she trembled before dropping the tablet.

It clattered and fell among the rubble of the floor as she grabbed her head. She could feel her frustrations rising along with her grief. Her thoughts were a mess and unclear. She couldn't believe after all her hard work and care that her daughter was no longer with her! Why couldn't she protect her family?! Why did she have to lose everyone she loves and cares for to him and his family?!

"No" she said with anger rising in her voice, "I will not let this go again. I will make him suffer just as I have!"

She turned to the hallway and marched after him with her pendant's color almost covered in a black light and dripping with dark magic.

Everyone near the stage was too stunned to do anything. They weren't sure how they were going to help them, but Malleus glanced to Lilia and Lea. Both shared a nod as Malleus and Lea approached the stage. They stopped at the steps as Malleus clasped his hands together. He slowly released it to then creating another magical barrier between themselves and the couple.

Lea cupped his hands around his mouth before shouting, "You know this isn't over, Idia! You can still do something! I may not know what that is, but you are almost there! Don't give up!"

Ortho hovered behind them as he shouted, "You can go the distance, big brother!"

Malleus cleared his throat before adding seriously, "Shroud! You and I both know that magic began in chaos and wasn't understandable! That is until your family and distant relatives helped others make sense of it! Regardless, you know what to do! You always think and solve solutions about magic! You can solve this one! Magic wasn't always ordered nor quantifiable! Magic was chaotic and not contained! She performed a rite with magic!"

Idia sniffled and calmed his panicked and racing mind to let their words sink in. He listened to them and cleaned his face as he thought about everything he was told and recalled her dance. Right, he's always thinking and finding a solution to a degree. He put everything together and formed a possible solution.

"Right" he whispered in a pondering tone as he looked at her, "And if this doesn't work, you'll be safe. Your soul will be in the Underworld with the others, and I'll care for it. I can accept this and move on, but please, let me try one theory before we conclude with that"

He walked to the right tip of the stage and stood at his side. He shook himself and felt his hands.

Idia held his hands close to himself and at his chest before whispering to encourage himself, "To defy the will of the gods, there is no one better than the Watchman of the Underworld"

He took a deep breathe before pulling his hands close to then turning to take a step to the right. He raised his left hand up while lowering the right hand. He took another step with his left foot as he extended his arms with his hands in fists. He gasped when he saw a blue blazing light bursting from his side of the stage.

"Wow. That's a new upgrade" Idia whispered as he felt a burning energy bursting around him and thinking of Vil, "Alright, let's turn 0 into 0.01"

Vil was surprised as he turned around but didn't see anyone there. He composed himself before turning to see Rook's concerned expression.

"I am fine. I thought I heard someone speaking to me" Vil answered with a knowing grin, "He's taking my advice and finally putting it to use. About time"

Rook only smiled before Vil focused on their dorm.

Idia took a pivot on his left foot and spun with his hands pulled to his chest with his hair blazing in the open air. He waved his hands above his head to then spin again on his right foot. The magic from his side flowed to hers and slowly swirled as he took a step with his right foot to extend his arms again with his hands in fists.

"And now, we've got a blazing, blue light over us" Lea said as he gazed at the stage to see the light burning away anything close to death among the plants.

The blue light scattered around them and felt as if a warm blanket was hovering above them. Everyone was gazing at the blue light around them, but Lea, Malleus, Lilia, and Ortho were staring at Idia.

"Well, it looks like he's got this" Lea said in relief with his hands behind his head.

"Yep! He can do this with no problem!" Lilia said as he cracked his back.

"He is my friend. He will have it under control" Malleus answered with pride.

"I told you! You can go the distance, big brother!" Ortho cheered as he bounced in the air.

Idia raised his hands upward and interlinked before spinning. As he spun, he slowly lowered his hands down to then waving his hands at his sides with his hair burning brighter. He was focused on the rite, but he took a glance at his friends and little brother. He held a calm expression before focusing on finishing the rite.

"I've met others who understand me" Idia recalled as he clashed with Lea and Malleus and then reflected on his little brother and Lilia, "And I have those who share the same interests as me. Just like she did too, so I am not finished yet"

Brain and Najma starred at the screen to see a blue light mixing with a green light above the gate to the underworld. Najma found the lights beautiful and bursting with energy that reminded her of the fireworks bursting in the night's sky. As for Brain, he let out a cheer that made her jump.

"He did it!" Brain said in relief as he pulled the other screen showing the stage where Idia was performing his part of the rite, "Now, we don't have anything to worry about! Come on, Najma! We're getting your freshmen and my friends now!"

He grinned at the sight of the blue and green lights swirling and spreading across the gate of the underworld. Brain quickly turned the screens off and gestured for Najma to follow him through one of the gates he created to return themselves back to the World Tree.

Idia turned and waved his arms and hands to spin to the right. He raised his right hand up above his head and held it to place against Pina's stone hand. He slowly closed his eyes as he was close to finishing the rite. He felt a little exhausted, but that was nothing compared to being petrified as he left his left arm wrapping around her waist gently and hand pulling him close. He rested his head against her stone as he panted heavily when he concluded the rite.

Proof of this was the blue and green lights bursting above him and above the gate to the underworld. It sounded as if fireworks exploded above them. A few of them ducked while others starred in awe, but Lea, Malleus, Lilia, and Ortho gazed at the stage with hesitate and tense expressions. They waited in silence and anticipation to see if their theory was correct.

Idia panted heavily as shut his eyes. He was shaking and nervous if his theory was right. No, he must face this. He opened his eyes slowly and only gazed down to see her stony form.

"It's ok" he whispered in an understanding tone as he tried his best to compose himself, "I love you, Proserpina. Thank you for being there for me. I'll be ok. I'll live"

He didn't want to let go just yet as he was shaking in place and pressed a single kiss to her head. As he gently held her, he heard something breaking and crumbling as it fell to the stage's floor. He wondered where the noise came from and saw the stone falling from Pina! He gasped as the stones fell and released her.

"Ah..." she whispered in a tired manner as she falls forward.

"Woah, woah!" Idia whispered before catching her in his embrace.

He gently puts themselves on the stage's floor and holds her close. He lets her rest her head against him and take a moment to relax and regain her strength. She blinked a couple of times to adjust to the light and stared up at Idia's shocked expression.

"What?..." she asked weakly and trying to bring some joy back to his face, "Did I respawn?..."

"You did more than that! Do not ever do that again without me knowing beforehand!" Idia exclaimed in frightened manner before embracing her, "I was so afraid that I lost you, you know. You're the one SSR character in a banner that is super limited time that they likely won't rerun it and have it behind an impossible pay wall!"

He was crying while holding a smile of relief. Pina embraced him warmly as she cried too.

"I'm sorry" she replied as she held him tightly but not too tightly to break his bones, "I didn't think it through, but I knew you would catch on. I was sure of it. You would understand and find the solution to save me"

"Yeah, good strategy. It was also thanks to Lea, Malleus, Lilia, and Ortho too. They informed and encouraged me" Idia explained as they reluctantly pulled away, but still held onto each other while resting their foreheads against each other, "Oh, please do not do that again, Pina. I cannot go through an event like that again. Would rather not repeat this cutscene again"

She laughed at his joke which made him feel relief to hear her voice again. Malleus put the barrier down and grinned as Lea let out a cheer with Ortho joining in. Lilia only grinned with Silver being able to breath in relief. Cater let out a cheer with Trey holding a grin and helping Chenya sit down. Yuu held Grim close as he let out a happy yell. Mentha held a sad expression while understanding their relationship.

"You can still be there for them" Isa reminded her as he sighed in relief, "For now, let them have this. They've been through so much"

Mentha only nodded as Lea, Malleus, Lilia, and Ortho returned to their friends. Ortho happily hovered before a grinning Yuu with Malleus joining them. Lilia was walking to his son while Lea marched right up to Isa.

"Come on, let's go" Idia said gently as Pina only nodded her head in agreement.

As both prepared to stand and walk to their friends, both noticed the trees and plant life growing violently. They noticed it growing out of control and held onto each other as they heard someone approaching them from the stage.

"Why do I hear boss music coming?" Idia whimpered as Pina gazed at the plants and turned her attention to the front.

Approaching them was Miss Ver, who was panting heavily and glaring at them. Idia and Pina held each other as they faced her.

"Mother?" Pina asked nervously.

"Get away from the scoundrel, Proserpina!" Miss Ver ordered as she swiped her hand in front of her, "He has caused enough trouble for us and our family! Step away!"

Their friends turned to the stage and rushed to it to find Miss Ver staring at the couple.,

"Mother no! It wasn't him! He saved me!" Pina expressed as Idia held onto her.

"Enough!" Miss Ver shouted as Idia searched and found her pendant glowing a dark light!

"Miss Ver! Stop!" Idia shouted, "You've been using your unique magic too much! You'll Overblot at this rate!"

"Shut up, you scoundrel!" Miss Ver snapped, "All you've done is take away my family! You've been in the way! I will not let you take my family away anymore! I will do everything I can to protect them! I will not hesitate anymore!"

"Mother!/Miss Ver!" the couple shouted with worry as blot dripped from the pendant with a horrifying scream!

Miss Ver hugged herself as the blot burst and washed over her to bloom a terrifying Phantom behind her! A giant, round Phantom grew to tower of them. A dark, green throne crown grew from the Phantom's head. The Phantom has a dark, green gown and pinned by two dark, flower pins. Dark flowers bloom and died along the dress.

As for Miss Ver, her skin turned darkly pale as her hair changed from green to deep, orange. Her eyes were a deep, dark blue color with a green flame over her right eye. Her pendant glowed a bright, dark green light. She held out her hands as she laughed at their fearful expressions before grinning madly.

"Ah, this is an Overblot! I've only read of it! This power is incredible! I shall use it to save and protect my daughter!" Miss Ver exclaimed in delight before crackling.

"Mother no!" Pina shouted as Idia pulled her up with him and tried to prevent her from running towards her.

"Hands off my daughter, you scoundrel!" Miss Ver declared as she waved her hands to create many, strong vines.

Idia quickly pushed Pina away as one vine wrapped around him and pushed him into the air and above them! Pina tried to reach out to him, but a vine crashed in front of her to surround her to form a cage! A few more vines burst from the ground to reach out to the rest of their friends!

"Ortho! Look out!" Yuu shouted as she pushed the humanoid away with Malleus running behind her.

"Yuu!/Malleus!" Grim and Ortho shouted as the vine wrapped around the couple to pull them above the ground.

Yuu groaned at the pain as Malleus wrapped his arms around her. He grunted in pain as well. Miss Ver was indeed a strong mage, but he wasn't sure how to free himself without hurting Yuu. Ortho quickly grabbed Grim and hovered away from an incoming vine as more sprung from the ground.

"Oh, no!" Cater shouted as Trey pulled him away while trying to help Chenya run.

Another vine wrapped around the trio and held them in the air. They were held back-to-back as Cater let out a terrified scream. Trey glanced to his right to see an exhausted Chenya, barely holding his eyes open.

"Chenya stay awake and hang in there" Trey urged as the vine tightened on them.

Silver tried to grab his father, but Lilia pushed his son away as the vine grabbed him! Silver gasped as Lilia was held above the ground. Silver gasped until a vine grew from behind and wrapped itself around him! He grunted as he was held above the ground. Mentha tried to run from the vines, but one grabbed her to hold her above the ground.

"Ok, so this wasn't what I was expecting to happen" Lea confessed as he summoned his keyblade while standing with Isa, "I don't think any of us were. Go for the students close. I'll distract her"

Lea nodded as he ran to Idia first. Lea held his keyblade as it burst into flames. He jumped and prepared to cut the vine holding Idia, but a vine grew from the one holding Idia to wrap around and pull Lea away! He grunted as the vine pulled him up and tightened around him! Isa and Idia were surprised until another vine grabbed Isa to hold him.

"Did you really believe it would be easy?" Miss Ver asked with a shake of her head, "I am more powerful than Malleus with this power! There is nothing you can do to stop me!"

Idia struggled, but he shook his head. He wasn't sure, but he didn't see Ortho wrapped with vines around him. He was sure his little brother was going to get his friends to come in and help them. Just as he thought, Ortho was hovering away and carrying Grim in his arms. Both entered the World Tree to find the rest of the Freshmen cheering at the sight of the unconscious guards while Ephemer and Skuld were healing themselves.

"Hey! How's the plan going?" Ace greeted them until he noticed it was just them, "Where are the others?"

"In trouble" Brain answered as he and Najma teleported into the room with Brain displaying a screen, "Looks like Miss Ver Overblot. Now, she's taken everyone with her vines. We're the only ones left to stop her, save her, and help our friends!"

"I assume you have a plan" Ephemer asked in a knowing tone.

"Naturally. We have to free Idia first. Then, we can focus on the others" Brain answered as he turned to Ephemer, "And you're the strongest one here, so that task falls onto you, buddy"

"Uh, then what are we gonna do?" Ace asked he gestured to himself and the rest of the freshmen.

"Oh, I don't forget my variables" Brain reassured as he grinned at them and Skuld, "You and your friends are going to do what you do best, annoy, destroy, and cause chaos in the name of your college with me and my friend's help"

The freshmen shared a knowing expression before smirking at each other. They were delighted with the idea of causing chaos to save their friends. The three keybladers ran on ahead with the freshmen running after them.

"Come on, come on!" Pina struggled as she gripped the vines and slowly pulled it apart to free herself from the vine cage.

Idia turned to Lea to shout, "Can you not summon your keyblade?!"

"Hard to do that when I cannot breathe almost!" Lea struggled in pain as he tried to breath.

Idia glanced to his friends and noticed they were struggling to even breathe. He wasn't sure how he was going to free them and save Miss Ver. He glanced at his hair and pondered on burning himself free, but how would even go about saving the others?!

"Don't give up, big brother!" Ortho shouted as he hovered around Miss Ver to cast fire magic, "We're here to help you!"

"Ortho!" Idia exclaimed in disbelief until he saw Ace charge in with fire along with Grim!

"Ah! Master Lilia! Silver! My liege!" Sebek shouted with worry at the sight of them.

Malleus and Silver turned their attention to Lilia who was losing consciousness and seemed to be fading in and out.

"Sebek! Save Lilia!" Malleus ordered as he struggled in the vine's grip.

"But my liege! I cannot when I must save you!" Sebek exclaimed in disbelief as Ephemer ran pass him with four keyblades spinning in a circle on his side.

"Don't worry, we will" Ephemer reassured as Deuce and Jack ran around Miss Ver to cast more fire spells, "But first, time to save you, Idia!"

Idia let out a yelp as Ephemer waved his hand to direct the spinning keyblades to cut the vine! Ephemer was surprised at how tough the vine was, but he didn't give up and put more of his magic into the keyblades. A tear formed as Idia raised his hand to gather fire. He threw a sphere of fire at the tear to burn it. They kept attacking as the fire spread from Idia's spell. The vine weakened enough for Idia to burst his hair into flames to burn it!

"Woah!" Idia exclaimed as he fell, but he was caught by Jack, "Oh, didn't expect a jock to come to my rescue. Thanks, I guess. Please put me down gently"

Jack huffed before placing the dorm leader on his feet.

"T-thank you, Ephemer!" Idia said as he then focused on the vine cage, "Pina! I'm coming!"

"Don't!" she shouted as she then pulled on vine off, "I can handle this! You focus on saving my mother!"

Idia nearly tripped, but he knew she was right. He turned to the stage to see Skuld, Brain, and the freshmen running around and casting fire magic as Miss Ver focused her vines on protecting herself. Idia wasn't sure how he could save her like this. Unless, he has the same power as her, but he would have to Overblot or get Malleus. Idia turned around and saw Ephemer rushing to save Trey, Cater, and Chenya. Idia nodded his head before running to Lea's vine.

"Hey! You're fireproof, right?" Idia shouted as his hands and hair burst into flames.

"I have a resistance to it!" Lea replied as Idia knew that would be enough.

He placed his burning hands on the vine to consume it into flames! The vine erupted into flames and weakened as Lea smirked. He kicked the vine holding him to release him and land on his feet. He summoned his keyblade as he shared a nod to Idia. Both ran towards the vine holding Malleus and Yuu.

"L-Lea! Please follow my execution!" Idia asked with fire gathering to his hands.

"You're the boss, Watchman!" Lea shouted in delight with fire burning from his keyblade.

Idia threw a wave of fire at the vine holding Malleus and Yuu to create a large burn. Lea jumped and raised the keyblade above his head to summersault forward to slam the burning blame against the burnt vine to cut it with ease!

"Woah!" Yuu shouted as she fell from the grip of the vine.

Malleus teleported, grabbed Yuu, and landed on the ground with her in his arms. They shared a relieved expression as Idia rushed to them.

"Happy that you two are at S Support level, but we've got a final boss to focus on!" Idia expressed as Malleus shook his head to place Yuu on her feet.

"But of course, Shroud. What is your next part of your plan?" Malleus asked curiously.

"Wear her down with your flames, but don't hurt her! Just like with every Overblot! We need to exhaust her before we deliver the final blow. We have to time this right as well!" Idia explained quickly, "Without it a precise and timed strike, she could lose herself to the Phantom!"

"Understood. Yuu please help Silver and Lilia with Grim" Malleus requested before hovering above Idia to grab his hands and fly towards the stage.

Yuu nodded as she called Grim and rushed to Ephemer's aid to save Lilia. Pina let out a yell as she tore off another vine and then noticed the gap was growing. She grinned before letting her badge shine.

"Spring Forth!" Pina declared as she waved her hands downward to control the vine cage and pull the vines apart to free herself, "Haha! Finally!"

She jumped out of the cage and landed on her feet just as Malleus placed Idia in front of her and flew to help Skuld, Brain, and the freshmen with wearing down her mother. She was shaking at the sight of her mother's Overblot, but Idia held his hand out to her.

"Do you have an idea?" she asked nervously.

"Sort of" he answered unsure, "Malleus informed me that the First Ver and Shroud created spells unique to them. Let's see if we can do something with that"

She let an 'oh' before nodding her head and taking his right hand with him holding her left hand. They took a calm breath in. Since they were standing on the stage, they could feel their powers reacting and powering from it.

"Do you know the words to activate a spell?" Idia whispered nervously as they pulled their joined hands back while their free ones were at their sides.

"I don't think it matters entirely, but it should be similar to Duo Magic" Pina reasoned, "But if we're going to be the final strike, let's gather all the magic we can"

"I agree" Idia answered as they closed their eyes to feel the magic flowing from the stage to them.

Lea, Yuu, and Grim ran to the vine holding Lilia. Yuu threw Grim at the vine as he unleashed a powerful breath of fire. His fire burnt the vine as he landed on his paws. Lea threw his keyblade to cut the vine in half and free Lilia. Lea quickly ran to Lilia's aid and caught him before he hit the ground.

"Ah, that was rather unpleasant" Lilia confessed in a tired manner, "Thank you for that'

"It was nothing, but can you fight?" Lea asked as Lilia hovered out of Lea's grasp.

"Let me save my son and Mentha while you save your partner" he answered before running to the vine holding Silver.

"Thanks bat dad!" Lea said with a grin as he turned to save Isa, "I'm coming for you!"

"I will not hold my breath!" Isa replied as Lea shrugged before running to the vine with Yuu and Grim following the keyblade wielder.

Yuu threw Grim again, and he unleashed another fiery spell to burn the vine. Lea swiftly threw the keyblade to cut the vine holding Isa. Isa pulled himself out of the vines and dropped to the ground with ease. Lea grinned as he rushed to Isa who shook his head before turning his attention to Miss Ver.

"I will give you some gratitude later" Isa said before summoning his claymore, "Let's help Miss Ver first"

"Got it!" Lea cheered before running towards the stage with Isa, Yuu, and Grim following him.

Ephemer threw his spinning keyblades to cut the vine holding Trey, Cater, and Chenya, but he needed some fire. Lea cast a wave of fire as he ran pass the Dandelion leader and burnt the vine. Ephemer grinned before pulling the spinning keyblades back. He swung himself and cast his hands to throw the spinning keyblades against the vine to cut it! The three students let out a yell, but Ephemer made the keyblades stop spinning before flying below to catch them. Ephemer directed the keyblades to him and gently placed the trio on the ground.

"Thanks for the save, Ephemer!" Cater said with a grin as Trey helped Chenya sit down.

"It was nothing, but we've got to help Miss Ver. Chenya stay with me, but Trey and Cater lend the others a hand!" Ephemer ordered as he went to help Chenya.

"Got it/Okay!" Trey and Cater said before rushing to the stage.

Ephemer summoned his two keyblades before himself and Chenya. He helped Chenya sit on one while he stood on the other. They flew after Trey and Cater as Lilia focused on the vines holding Silver and Mentha. Lilia calmed himself and thought about his magic. He flew to Silver's vine first to cast a powerful burst of fire to weaken the vine's grip on his son. Silver was able to free himself a little and draw his baton. He swung it as light magic covered it to cut the vine.

Silver landed on his feet, rushed to his father, and said in relief, "Thank you, father"

"Oh, that was nothing! You should know how strong I am, son!" Lilia said warmly before turning to Mentha, "Now, Silver! Follow my lead!"

"Of course, father!" Silver said as he ran after his father.

Lilia flew towards the vine and unleashed another burst of fire to burn the vine. Silver drew his baton again with light magic covering it. In one, magical strike, Silver cut the vine holding Mentha! She fell, but Lilia hovered above her to catch her and gently place her on her feet.

"Are you alright, Miss Hedyosmos?" Lilia asked gently.

"Yes, thank you for saving me. Please let me return the favor and aid you" Mentha said as her magic badge shined.

"That's exactly what we wanted to hear!" Lilia said with a grin, "Come along! Let's help Miss Ver!"

The three of them ran to the stage and passed the couple were focusing on their bond, history, and magical powers. The stage began to glow a green and blue light from each side slowly. They could feel their spell coming together and opened their eyes to gaze to each other.

"Night Raven Students!" Malleus declared, "Show Miss Ver to never doubt us again!"

They let out a hearty cheer of agreement as they were ready for a fight.

"Keyblade wielders do not hesitate and strike when you can! We have to save Miss Ver!" Lea said with a smirk as they shouted in agreement.

Ace, Deuce, Yuu, and Grim ran around Miss Ver from the right as Jack, Najma, Epel, and Sebek ran to the left. Ortho hovered before Brain.

"Hey Deuce! Yuu! Grim! Don't slow me down!" Ace shouted as he aimed his pen at Miss Ver.

Deuce gave Ace a boost in their Duo Magic with a frustrated reply, "As if I would, Ace!"

"Yeah, it is you who has to not get in our way!" Yuu shouted before throwing Grim in the air.

"Just don't get in our way, Ace!" Grim shouted before breathing a wave of fire.

Deuce cast a wave of dark magic to strike one vine with Grim's fire. Ace let out a yell as his pen burst a pillar of fire upward to strike the vine!

"You insolent children! I should punish you!" Miss Ver said as she was distracted by the first group of freshmen.

The other group prepared themselves as Jack rushed first to use his unique magic, Unleash the Beast, to transform into a giant wolf again. Najma and Epel hopped on while Sebek ran on ahead with Silver joining the freshmen.

"Najma, are yer ready!?" Epel shouted as Jack ran towards Miss Ver.

"Oh, I am so ready for this!" Najma said with a grin while Sebek and Silver stood side to side with their batons held in attack position.

Jack ran as fast as he could to run in front of Miss Ver!

Najma only smirked as she said, "Don't be afraid, because you'll be fine as you gaze into my paralyzing eyes!"

Najma's eyes shined a golden light as she looked into Miss Ver's to paralyze her in place! Jack pulled himself back as Epel cast a fire spell towards Miss Ver's vines to not have it attack them.

"Silver! Do not hold back!" Sebek shouted as he gathered lightning magic to his baton.

"Then, do not get in the way, Sebek!" Silver declared with light magic gathering around his baton.

Sebek waved his baton downward to cast a powerful bolt of green lightning to strike the vine that led to Miss Ver. Silver waved his baton upward to cast a strong wave of light to strike her vine. Miss Ver's vines were cut with ease and delivered a huge amount of damage to her!

She easily recovered from Najma's paralyzing spell and growled, "How dare you turn your magic on me?! I will give you a time out!"

Vines burst from the ground and lunged itself at them! Lea, Cater, and Lilia stood between their friends and the incoming vines.

"Burn!" Lea shouted before throwing his keyblade forward that it burst into two charkmarkers to fly around and burn the vines.

"Don't leave me out! I can bring the heat too!" Cater cheered as he waved his pen to cast a wave of fire catch the vines on fire.

"Oh? You call that a fire?" Lilia said with a smirk as he raised his hands to create a sphere of fire, "This is a fire!"

All three fire attacks burnt her vines away as Miss Ver glared at them. Without giving her a chance to recover, Chenya jumped from his keyblade to land on top of her! She struggled and tried to grow the junior beastman off her.

"Spring Forth!" she declared as she created another vine to wrap itself around Chenya's waist.

"Oh, I don't think so" Trey said with a smirk, "Doodle suit!"

Trey was able to cancel Miss Ver's spell and hold it back for a bit. Chenya let out a laugh before messing up her hair and then jumped off to swing his tail to knock her off her feet. He disappeared before she could grab the beastman.

"Enough!" Miss Ver yelled in frustration as she struggled to stand up.

Idia and Pina took notice and shared a nod. They were able to gather enough magic from their stage and knew they could finally stop Miss Ver.

"We need to pin and ground her and her Phantom!" Idia shouted with Pina adding, "And make sure she's tired!"

"I can pin her!" Ephemer shouted with Isa and Skuld shared a nod as she ran in first, "Let Isa and I ground her first, Ephemer!"

Isa ran behind Miss Ver while Skuld was in front. Isa simply raised his claymore above his head and strongly slammed the weapon to the ground to further destroy the stage and cause Miss Ver's Phantom to fall into the rubble and remain trapped!

"No!" Miss Ver shouted with a panicked expression as she tried to reach for it.

Skuld pulled Trey back as he finished casting his spell. She jumped, raised the keyblade above her head, and then slammed it behind the businesswoman. Miss Ver let out a panicked scream before falling into the rubble. Skuld quickly pulled herself back as Ephemer ran forward with two keyblades at his sides. He swiftly waved his hand across his chest and then downward to make the keyblades pin Miss Ver's dress to the ruined floor!

"No please!" she pleaded as she reached out to them, "I do not wish to lose this power! I want to protect my family!"

Pina held a worried expression as Idia gave her hand a squeeze to reassure her. He held a nervous but sure expression as she nodded in reply. Both held their free hands before themselves as Malleus and Mentha rushed to Miss Ver and her phantom.

"Please understand, Miss Ver" Mentha pleaded before waving her hand to her Phantom, "Sweet Scent"

A minty scent was scattered over the Phantom. The Phantom breathed in and began to cough in pain as Miss Ver looked up at it in horror.

Malleus then teleported behind Miss Ver with his eyes glowing green as he chanted, "Fae of Maleficent"

"No!" Miss Ver shouted before falling asleep to Malleus' spell.

The prince teleported away as Idia and Pina prepared to unleash the magic they built up. They took a deep breath in before preparing to cast the spell.

"Ready to go, my player 1, Idia?!" Pina asked as carefully crafted stick appeared before them.

"Let's beat the boss together, my player 2, Pina!" Idia replied as a beautiful, blue flame burst on the tip of the stick.

Together, they shouted determinedly, "REBIRTH!"

Vines and thorns rose from the tip and wrapped around the blue flame for protection. Without hesitating, both let out a yell to wave the glowing staff to cast a powerful, beautiful duo spell of fire and grass. Leaves sprung from the staff as a beam of blue fire burst from it. The leaves covered the blue fire before the blue fire struck Miss Ver and her phantom! The leaves struck her and her Phantom as well before cutting the pendant off her neck.

Miss Ver weakly gazed at Idia and Pina as she held a satisfied expression, "Ah, when did you grow up, Proserpina?"

She fell into a pile of leaves from their joined attack. The Phantom finally vanished into darkness as everyone finally relaxed by sitting down in exhaustion. Lea went to pick up the pendant and grinned when he saw it returned to its normal, green color.

"Mother!" Pina cried as she let go of Idia's hand and canceled their spell.

Idia sighed in relief as he saw their staff disappear. He would research it later, but he put his hands in his pockets and walked after Pina. Pina rushed to her mother's side easily pulled her mother out of the rubble and placed her on a smooth surface.

"Mother?" Pina asked worriedly as she gently shook her mother.

Her mother stirred, blinked, and gazed at her daughter, "Ah... Is that you, Proserpina?"

"Oh! Mother!" Pina said in relief as she embraced her warmly with a few tears shed, "I was so worried! Oh, I am so sorry!"

"No, I need to apologize to you, Mentha, the keyblade wielders, and those classmates" her mother replied as she cried too, "As well as the Shroud brothers. I overstepped, deeply"

Idia stood aside as everyone held a calm and understanding expression. They gave the mother and daughter some privacy. They held each other in a warm embrace as they slowly pulled away from each other.

"Ah, I suppose I will have more than just apologizes I will have to do" Miss Ver said with disappointment in her voice of herself, "With my Overblot, I am sure everyone will be asking me questions and demanding answers"

Idia cleared his throat to gain her attention and shrugged, "Actually, they will never know. Thanks to Brain and me"

"What do you mean, sco-. Ah, Shroud. What do you mean, Shroud?" Miss Ver asked tiredly.

"I expected you would Overblot. I saw your pendant and noticed it was gathering so much blot" Idia answered nervously as he used his left hand to grip his right arm, "So, I had Brain tamper with the cameras and any device that could record the event before us. He even made sure no one used social media to post about it. Miss Ver, no one knows you Overblot"

Miss Ver's eyes were wide with disbelief and awe at Idia's quick thinking. He shifted his feet as Brain held a smug grin about his skills with technology while Ephemer and Skuld shook their heads at him. Ortho happily grinned at his big brother's strategic thinking and Brain's helpfulness.

"Ah, you are just as smart as everyone on Olympus claims" Miss Ver confessed with a sigh, "Why did you do this? You could've revealed to Olympus about how I treated you and your family"

"I could've, but Pina wouldn't have her mother and I can't do that to her" Idia answered simply, "And you're her only family. I still have Ortho and my parents, even if they are busy. I am sorry about that day. I didn't mean to hurt you. I caused a lot of problems on that day, and I have no right to even suggest advice. It was thanks to my classmates and friends that I was able to learn this, but you are fine to grieve and be sad over the loss of your husband, but don't hurt others with it. It won't be good for anyone. It is important to cherish those memories you've made and learn to move on in life. Do things you want to do and meet with others before your own time is up"

Idia seemed a little nervous at giving his advice to her, but Lea, Malleus, and Lilia could only grin and hold understanding, respectable expressions at his words.

"And I know dad wouldn't want you to live your life in fear and worry, mother" Pina added as she held her mother's hand, "He would want us to be happy and live our lives to fullest! He doesn't want us to be alone when we could do so much more! I miss and love dad too, but I know he would want us to be happy"

Miss Ver breathed out as she grinned at her daughter and Idia. She let a few tears fall before nodding her head.

"You're both just as wise as the First Ver and Shroud. If not, wiser. I am grateful for that" Miss Ver spoke in relief, "I will learn to accept your relationship with Shroud and understand your friends, but please be patient with me. It will take me some time. I know you'll return to your school"

"Oh! Mother! Thank you!" Pina cheered as she embraced her mother in a warm embrace.

Idia smiled softly as he crouched besides Pina. She removed her right arm and held her hand out behind her for him to hold. Idia took her hand and rubbed it gently as Miss Ver smiled at them.

They returned to the World Tree and found the unconscious guards had awoken and recovered. They were put to work to repair the stage and any damages done to the building. The students were allowed to rest in the lounge areas and receive proper medical care. It would take some time for the stage to be repaired, but Miss Ver wasn't too concerned and promised it would be restored. She arrived at the lounge to greet everyone.

"So, the stage shall be repaired soon enough" she announced before turning to Idia, "And I've contacted your parents. They will keep my Overblot a secret as well and return me to the World Tree after my checkup. This means I will leave everything in Mentha's hands for the next few days. Are you find with that, Mentha?"

The senior stood up, bowed, and answered, "Of course, Miss Ver! I will not let you down! Thank you for trusting me with such a great task!"

Miss Ver smiled softly at her intern before suggesting, "And do take a break for yourself. Visit your uncle and have a nice night out with him"

Mentha blushed in an embarrassed manner as she smiled and thanked Miss Ver.

Miss Ver than focused her attention on the keyblade wielders, "I am sorry for my words and transactions. If you ever need anything from the World Tree, we will happily give you our aid"

"Heck yeah!" Lea cheered as Isa covered his boyfriend's mouth with his hand to then apologizing.

"Thank you, Miss Ver" Ephemer said with a bow as Skuld followed his example with Brain grinning, "And if you need our support, we will gladly give it to you as well"

She smiled softly at them as then turned her attention to the students.

"I also owe both Night Raven College and Royal Sword Academy my apologizes. Both schools have done an excellent job of teaching their students and befriending my daughter. I shouldn't have spoken ill. Although my words will not be enough, I will donate to both schools" Miss Ver said as she bowed her head to them.

"Now, that's more like it!" Ace said in relief with Chenya even grinning.

Trey covered Ace's mouth with Lilia speaking, "Ah, thank you, Miss Ver. I am sure both schools will be delighted to hear about your donations for years to come!"

Miss Ver believed Ace was right to celebrate a little as she smiled at them.

"Well, I believe we should depart from the World Tree to our respective locations. I look forward to see how far all of you go" Miss Ver said as she gestured to Mentha, "She'll guide you to the mirror to return to Night Raven College. Use Night Raven College's mirror to return to Royal Sword together you two"

She grinned at her daughter and Chenya who shared a nod. Miss Ver went to give her daughter a warm embrace before kissing her head.

"I love you so much. I am so proud of how far you've come, my daughter" Miss Ver spoke softly, "And I know your dad would be too"

"Thanks mother. That really means a lot to me" Pina replied as she squeezed her mother gently.

"Well, that's enough. I'll see you on the next break. Do have fun at school and do your best there as well" Miss Ver said before pulling away with a proud smile and departing from the group.

"Please follow me, everyone" Mentha said with a grin as they left the lounge.

They arrived at the lobby of the World Tree where a mirror was placed. Mentha reassured them that it would take them back to Night Raven College. The Freshman walked through the mirror first. Followed by the keyblade wielders and then the juniors. Idia and Pina were the last ones to cross, but Mentha held a sadden expression to both.

"I am sorry" Mentha said with a bow, "I know I caused both of you trouble, and that my feelings won't be returned either. I don't deserve your forgiveness either, but I couldn't move on if I didn't at least say an apology to both of you"

Idia and Pina shared an expression before Pina stepped up and held her hand out to say, "It is ok, Mentha. I understand that you were trying to help my mother, and your feelings. If you ever need my help, I will gladly give it to you"

Mentha only shook her hand as she then faced Idia.

He rubbed the back of his neck as he confessed, "Well, no one got hurt. Everything is fine too. I am sorry I won't return your feelings, but if you need my help, I'll do what I can"

Mentha only nodded her head before turning around and gesturing for them to leave. Both shared a sad but hopeful expression before holding hands and leaving. Mentha didn't want either to see her cry for a bit. Once she finished, she cleaned herself up and marched to the meetings to carry out her work for the World Tree.

"Hey! We're back!" Ace announced happily with Deuce joining him.

"OFF WITH YOUR HEADS!" Riddle declared as red and black collars appeared on their necks.

"Really?!" Ace exclaimed as he sighed at their situation.

"YES REALLY!" Riddle declared as he marched right up to his freshmen, "How dare you leave the dorm and do something so reckless! I have a punishment prepared for you!"

Cater and Trey laughed at their situation just as Chenya appeared behind Riddle and leaned against the small sophomore.

"Oh, I wouldn't be too harsh on them, teapot tyranny" Chenya teased, "They did a lot! You should be proud!"

"I suppose I could lessen their punishment, but they will carry it out! Now, return to Heartslabyul! I will want to hear everything before we escort Chenya back to the mirror!" Riddle ordered as they could only grin and laugh.

They returned to the dorm together as Ruggie ran in with a slow Leona behind him.

"You're ok!" Ruggie exclaimed in relief as Jack nodded his head.

"Sorry about that, but I couldn't just stand there and do nothing" Jack replied as Leona shrugged and nodded his head.

"Fine by me. Next time, just tell us where you're going and when you get back. Now, I want to nap. Let's head back to the dorm before it gets too loud" Leona said with a yawn as they went back to Savanaclaw.

There was a loud, frantic footsteps running towards them as Jamil rushed to embrace Najma in relief.

"Are you ok?! Did you get hurt?! He didn't hurt you, right!? Nothing broken?!" Jamil asked and then more questions.

Najma simply hugged her big brother to calm him down and say in relief, "I'm ok. Thank you for worrying about me, Jamil. Let's go back to the dorm"

Jamil was surprised, but he grinned and embraced his little sister warmly. He stroked her head and hummed in agreement. Another pair of frantic footsteps approached the siblings and cheered.

"Ah! It is good to see you two getting along!" Kalim said with relief as his hands were on his hips, "I was worried you wouldn't! Now, let's return to Scarabia! We will have a party!"

Jamil released his little sister to run after his happy go lucky dorm leader. Najma happily walked after them.

"Epel!" Vil's stern voice echoed as he and Rook arrived, "Be prepared for a lesson in manners as your punishment for sneaking off to S.T.Y.X again!"

He lowered his head and nodded in understanding as Rook went to take Epel's hand. They walked to Pomefiore in silence until Rook let out a cheerful hum.

"Ah, but did you get in a few good throws here and there. Monsieur Cherry Apple?" Rook whispered.

"Darn tootin!" Epel replied with Vil holding a little prideful smirk.

Lilia then faced Yuu, Grim, and Sebek.

Sebek was on his knees as he confessed, "I AM READY FOR WHATEVER PUNISHMENT YOU GIVE ME, MASTER LILIA!"

"Eh!? Why are we being punished?! We're not in your dorm!" Grim shouted defensively in Yuu's arms.

"Because Yuu is my partner" Malleus answered simply, "She caused me great stress and worry when she departed with you and your friends. I believe you two should be punished as well"

"I couldn't agree more, Malleus!" Lilia said with his hands on his hips and grin, "So, Sebek! You will train with me for a week in the morning! Yuu and Grim will remain in Diasomnia for the week and help!"

"Oh, that's a good punishment" Grim said sarcastically until Yuu covered his mouth with her hand and nodded her head in understanding.

"I WILL ACCEPT THIS PUNISHMENT WITH GRACE AND HONOR! COME SILVER! YOU WILL HELP ME PREPARE!" Sebek announced with a tired Silver shaking his head and following him back to the dorm.

Lilia happily laughed as he walked after the pair of knights with Yuu, Grim, and Malleus facing the keyblade wielders, Idia, Ortho, and Pina.

"Well, this was certainly fun" Malleus confessed with a grin, "Please invite us next time! I would be delighted to do this again!"

Idia shook his head as Yuu replied, "If you need our help, we will help. For now, we will give you some privacy. Come on, Hornton, let's make sure Lilia isn't cooking a victory meal"

Malleus turned serious at her joke. He held her hand and quickly teleported back to the dorm.

Ortho turned to Brain, Ephemer, and Skuld as he said in delight, "Thank you for helping us and for answering my call as well! I wasn't sure if we could do it, but we did it!"

"No problem!/Glad to help" Skuld and Ephemer reassured the humanoid while Brain chuckled.

"And I got access to S.T.Y.X! It was a wonderful adventure if you ask me!" Brain announced with pride.

Idia shook his head as he took his phone out, tapped on it, and said without missing a beat, "Not anymore. Changed the security locks and everything. You're kicked out"

Brain froze and turned to the heir in horror. He took out his Gummi phone as his hat covered his shocked face. He couldn't believe Idia did that! Brain put the phone away to then lunge at him! Luckily, Ephemer and Skuld restrained him before he could do anything. Idia let out an 'eep!' as Brain couldn't believe this!

"After everything I did for you! This is how you repay me?!" Brain exclaimed in disbelief.

"You would use it for your own ambitions! I am not letting that happen!" Idia replied as Brain let out a defeated wail.

"Fine! But I'll be back for it! Watch me!" Brain said before summoning Master Defender to unlock the mirror to take them home.

Brain turned, sighed, and then grinned at them.

He held a wink and vowed with honesty, "And take care. If you need me, just give me a call. See ya, Ortho, Idia"

With that, Brain leaned against the mirror to fall through and return to Twilight Town's mansion. Ephemer and Skuld approached the mirror as they held hands. They turned to them before waving at them.

"We will make sure he doesn't do that" Skuld promised.

"And if you need us, we will be glad to help" Ephemer added before the couple walked through the mirror together.

This left the Shroud brothers and Pina with Lea and Isa. Pina finally let out a built- up cheer as she faced the couple.

"So! Are you really Axel and Saix?!" she asked eagerly to both, "If so, that's so cool ! But you're completed?! How did that happen?! Oh! Are Roxas and Xion ok?! How about Sora?!"

She had so many questions as Idia gently pulled her away from the couple to explain, "She's a huge fan of the same series I play. Don't worry, I'll tell her what she can and cannot know nor share about you"

"Much appreciated, Idia" Isa said before walking to the mirror, "Please inform Flamme that I am looking for our weekly call. Also, I am happy for both of you"

Isa gave them a warm grin before walking through the mirror to return to Twilight Town. Lea walked right up to the couple with a grin of his own.

"Yeah, but it is cool to meet us, isn't it?" Lea asked in a knowing tone as Pina nodded her head excitedly, "But I am sure your boyfriend can explain it all"

Lea turned to Idia who held a small smile of his own. Lea patted Idia's head and laughed when Idia was caught off guard by the physical affection Lea enjoys giving. Iida then gazed up at the keyblade wielder who was grinning from ear to ear.

"Not bad!" Lea praised at him, "You did it! You saved her and proved yourself just by being yourself! If you ask me, you should celebrate!"

"Ah, maybe" Idia said nervously as Pina gave his hand a squeeze of reassurance, "Well, I'll be playing a few video games, watch a couple animes, and then sleep for once. I want to relax after all that"

"Can't blame you. Saving the world and all that is exhausting" Lea said with a shake of his head and teasing expression before holding his hand out to Idia, "With my jokes and teasing aside, you did great. Honest opinion"

"Thank you, Lea" Idia confessed as his hair turned pink from embarrassment with praises, "But I couldn't have done it without you. It was thanks to your encouragement and belief in me that I was even able to do this. There were times I was so unsure about our plans, but you never doubted me. I can't thank you enough for that"

Lea only smiled before nodding his head, "Well, we're even as far as I am concerned, so no need to worry. If you need me, I'll have your back, no problem. Next time, let's hang out at Twilight Town and share some sea salt ice cream with the others. Bring her and Ortho too"

"Uh, sure. I'll do my best" Idia promised with Ortho and Pina happily agreeing.

"Glad to hear it! Well, see ya later! Always look out for each other!" Lea said with a grin and salute to then running through the mirror to return to Twilight Town.

He found himself standing before the clocktower and Isa. Lea approached his boyfriend who held a soft expression.

"We shouldn't keep them waiting. I am sure they are already up there and enjoying their ice cream" Isa said in a knowing tone and leaned against Lea's side, "They want to us together"

Lea only laughed as he wrapped his left around Isa's shoulder to reply, "Couldn't agree more! Come on! I'll buy!"

The couple walked to the clocktower with the intent of seeing Roxas, Xion, Hayner, Pence, and Olette.

Idia, Ortho, and Pin stared at the mirror to see it shine a light before it returned to its normal color. With that, the keyblade wielders were safely back home, so they decided to head to Ignihyde.

Ortho hovered before the couple as he spoke excitedly, "I am so happy to have a big sister! I can't wait for you to join us, Pina! Oh! That is right! I am grounded from hanging out with my friends in person and over text. I cannot wait to experience this! I also get to experience brotherly hatred as well! For now, please have a good time playing video games and being a couple!"

He quickly gave his big brother a hug and then Pina. He held a warm smile as he tried to appear angry at the notion of being grounded while returning to the dorm.

This left the couple alone, standing hand-in-hand in the hall of mirrors until Idia was the one to pull her to his dorm.

"Well, I imagine you're staying until Chenya leaves" Idia assumed as he used his right hand to rub his neck, "So, we should hang out in my dorm until then, right?"

Pina only beamed, "But of course! Come on! We've got a few games to play! Oh! We should play Kingdom Hearts again! Even though it doesn't make sense that Axel is now Lea and all that"

Idia could only laugh at her as she pulled him along now. They made their way to his room and grabbed a pair of controllers as he prepared the monitor. Both played until it was late at night, each taking turns to play the characters in the game before Pina leaned against Idia with a tired expression.

"Sorry about that" she replied in a drowsy tone, "Getting sleepy"

He took the controller out of her hand and placed both on the floor of his messy room. He pulled her back on his bed as she crawled to sleep on top of him.

"You're warm and make a good pillow, you know that?" she teased with a yawn.

"R-really?!" Idia asked with his hair flushing pink as he tried to think of a compliment to her, "Ah, well, you're as soft as a marshmallow? Oh man that's pathetic..."

Pina only giggled as she cuddled up to him and replied, "Nah, I like it. Thank you"

Idia sighed in relief as he hummed and placed his hands on her back. Though he still had a few questions regarding their spell.

Pina could tell he did and reassured him, "I'll look into it when I get back to school. I am positive that it was a spell that the First Ver and Shroud used before. I believe only we can perform a spell. It is similar to Duo Magic, so I'll double check on that. We even shouted "Rebirth" .... That is between life and death. Hehe"

"What's so funny?" Idia asked curiously.

"Well, I read some scrolls and books that claim they performed the spell with the idea of matrimony!" Pina teased as Idia's hair flared pink again, "But I know we're still young and all that"

Idia whispered in a shaky manner, "Well, w-we can S s-support after we graduate from our colleges"

Pina was surprised to hear this as she held onto him tighter and said, "S-sure! But, ah, we don't have to think about that now. Let's just enjoy this"

He hummed in agreement and closed his eyes to enjoy this with her. She hummed too as she nestled into his warm embrace.

"Ah, I'm going to miss this" Idia confessed.

"I will too, but do not worry. I'll be back for visits. Oh, and RSA is coming for a talent competition" Pina replied as she slowly fell asleep, "So, you'll see me then, promise. Love you, Idia"

She was sound asleep as Idia only smiled and answered sweetly, "I can't wait. I love you too, Proserpina"

Both fell into a wonderful sleep with pleasant dreams before she and Chenya would return to RSA. Though they would be separated for a bit, they always made sure to have their gaming nights and nightly calls. After all, she was his Persephone, and he was her Hades.

"Floyd! Did you flood the lounge?!" Azul's frustrated voice echoed in their dorm.

"Oh, well! The fishes were being annoying. I had to teach them a lesson!" Floyd answered, not caring that he did flood the lounge and was wet.

Jade simply laughed while Azul pinched the bridge of his noise.

"Wonderful just wonderful. It is already bad enough our dorm was chosen for the upcoming talent show to host some students from RSA, but now, I will have to close and repair it! I'll have to bill repairs and lose about three days' worth of revenue!" Azul said annoyed as he mentally calculated his losses from this.

The twins shared a grin as Floyd whispered, "And we get time off too"

"What wonderful time for it too" Jade agreed as both shared a snicker before leaving Azul to attend to the damages done.

Azul groaned as he ran a hand through his silver hair.

He sighed before hoping, "Well, perhaps this talent show will be interesting instead of boring as usual. Wouldn't that be something? Ah, don't get your hopes up, Azul. It is a simple talent show. What good could even come from it?"