Temperature lowers by the hour as Uta was getting comfortable in his fort. He noticed Mikan in the kitchen preparing what it seems to be hot chocolate. The aroma gave it away too.
     "Want some whip cream?" He says with a laugh. Mikan rolled her eyes playfully and dropped down the small white rectangular puffs on the chocolate surface.
     "Pass, these are both mine now." She smirked as she placed the two mugs on the coffee table. Uta luckily had his chance to snatch it and nuzzle himself up to collect the warth of the smooth cup.

     "What made you join the Snack Pit?" He blurred out. Mikan stared at him, causing Uta to awkwardly cough the strange atmosphere out of his presence.
     "Sorry, I wasn't sure that it was a sensitive topic." He says, "You could tell me anytime when you're ready."
     "No!" She interrupted. "You don't have to apologize, besides, the ones to ask for forgiveness is their system."

     "If you say so, please tell me. I'm listening." He assured her. To prove he was into whatever came out of her mouth, he adjusted his sitting position, his head leaning slightly forward to pay attention.
     "Men offered me to work as an escort of some kind. I refused and not long after that, I woke up in the hospital. Apparently, the doctors already confirmed I was dead, so I created a dummy identical to me and ran away back home. However, I was greeted to Ashtem. He offered me a new identity, a new job with great money, and a place to stay. I agreed since my existence in Mexico already perished. Now, I'm in Osaka and have a few regrets, but as long as I'm here, he'll be fine." She sighs.

     "Did you think escaping the hospital was the right thing to do? You had many more decisions other than lie." Uta barged in. Mikan knew instantly that choice wasn't it now that he says it.
     "Who's he? Your partner?"
     "No! And why should you know, all I'm going to say is that he's an official investigator." She says with pride.
     "Congratulations to him!" He cheered. "Also, you won't have your heat any day now, right?" He asked cautious. Mentioning when her cycles would start made Mikan get a little comfortable. Guess Uta could be labeled as different?

No, he was unique

     "I had my heat 8 days ago." She responded. That comforted Uta, but then realized something.
     "Right after meeting me or before!?"
     "After, but my cycle was scheduled on that day. It didn't happen because of that reason!" She hissed. In some cases, an Alpha or Omega may discover their Mate by having to experience an unexpected Heat Cycle or Rut. It either happens after or while meeting someone. Sometimes, an Alpha may discover their Mate by wearing an Anti- Pheromone facemask to block an Omega's heat scent. If it doesn't work then it's possible that they're meant to be Mates.

However, the downside of this is the fact that there are cases where someone finds their Mate but that person may be with someone else. It's also possible for Fated Mates to get a divorce. Those who are still wearing rings are featured as a #LifeGoals on social media platforms.

     "Well, I didn't experience any Rut. Well, as long as this month is cleared, tell me when your next cycles come. I would like to know the days we can discuss more about your company projects." He admitted.
     "It's early to sleep now, but it's best to do so, once you wake up, you must be at the train station before the school children walk outside. Do you understand?" She asked.
     "I can tell there's more to it than just that. Let me guess, I can't look and talk to anyone?"
     "..."
     "Jackpot."

I finally got to see a new side of her

I was dumb to think we could've been together more often

If I didn't, I wouldn't have been so attached to you

Now that I'm here, I wish our fate was...

"Why did you come back?"

"We made a deal. I have to keep you safe!"

"Don't waste your time on me... Either way I-"

"I don't care! I vowed that whatever occurred, I'll be beside you. I'll take care of you. I'll protect you. I adore your stupid attitudes! I fancy seeing the sight of your hair. I get excited seeing your figure around. I appreciate spending time with you. I'm down for anything as long as it's you! FUCK it, I—"

I'm in love?

☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆.。.:*・°☆

Shu and Valt we're pushed out of his memory. They realized they had been there for a long time that they're ready to devour nutrients and fats.
     "My bad, I was getting anxious." The red-head sighs.
     "You're good. We at least saw your side of the story. Now all we need is her's." Shu assured.
     Valt huddled in, "Not only that, but we have a lot of details of why she disappeared. All that time she's been with Uta and the Snake Pit in Osaka. However, I never heard of an organization like that before." He says to himself. Shu didn't either. Or at least that's what he wants Valt to think.

     "Finally, it's already been 2 days here. You two should dig in." Mikan chimed in. She lead the three males into the dinning room and revealed to them their breakfast. Waffles with frosting on top with some fruits and a bit of chocolate to be more presentable. Valt called dibs on the one that had the most chocolates. Uta choose one less than Shu's amount of sweets.

The devil stared at the dish in from of him in awe. Mikan noticed it and nudged his shoulder, cutting him out of Dreamland.
     "Don't dwell into them." She warned. He snickered before answering her.
     "This was the same dish that morning. Tell me, how do you remember it was my favorite?" He interrogated. Mikan got flustered of the question, instead, she continued consuming her meal.
     "When will we get a chance to see yours?" Valt inquired.
     "When the time is right."
     "And what does time have to do with any of this?" Shu stepped in. Mikan smirked, but made sure to keep this topic slightly serious.

     "What happened today must've been on purpose." She began her explanation, "The next tasks we're faced with might be reconnecting us to our memories. I'm sure that one of these encounters will possibly expose our deepest secret or desire." Mikan stated. Well, the related topic in this case was suicide, so then what was Okiko and Hakeshi's love story also exposing something in this group? If so, Valt didn't remember being part of a romantic relationship.

     "Let's head out now, we need to make sure if those two are doing well." Uta suggested. The atmosphere here wasn't his taste at all. Mikan knew this, but she had her own suspicion of his actions.
     "Where to now?" Shu questions. No one answered his question. The two familiars had begun taking a few things for the trip.
     "Shu..." Valt spoke behind him. Shu avert his gaze and turned his torso to keep his attention to Valt. The bluenette continued his words, "When we go into hallucinations, I want you to be the one going into mine." He ordered. Shu was curious. Why does the bluenette not want to see his after he witnessed his?
 

   "Why's that?" He questions.
     "It's just I have a feeling that I won't be able to access your mind. As a Guardian Angel rank, there's things that the mind of a Devil can harm." He says. Shu understood his concern and accepted to watch over the hallucinations.
     "Everyone all set?" Mikan asked. Shu and Valt rushed to the door and lead them out of the home. However, the smell of pollen, chirping birds, and the sight of a dirt trail surrounded by trees were gone. Tears of the sky came crashing down and the devine forest was gone. A bustling street of people were crossing by them and a force from inside of the house pushed them out of the doorstep.

     "What the hell?" Shu blurred out. This isn't Korea, right? The street signs have a different font and letters.
     "Guys, this is— Russia!" Mikan and Uta announced. The time here was no different from South Korea. Shu twisted his neck to his right and felt his heart drop. Where's Valt?!

☆.。.:*

The bluenette was tied up around his wrists with a thick golden string restraining him. His bangs covered his anxious face, why is he back? Most importantly, he returned in the Religious Court!
     "Valt-Ni!!" Mahiru shouted. Valt held his head up getting a glimpse of his twin rushing with open arms. He too dashed to be received by them, but a force pushed them back into position. Her standing on the side, while he faced his punishment on the center of the court.

     "Mahiru Aoi, don't behave so recklessly in the court." Ordered a low echoing voice from above. A Seraphim gracefully dropped down from the roof of the court. It's appearance so frightening, it's large center eye staring deep into Valt's soul as if it were already scanning his sins. Two more joined and they were the Cherubim angels. Their human form being what you first saw made Valt slightly better. Yet, his face went white once a divine shine approached behind the tall stand in front of him. The most noblemen out of the entire Angle rank was standing before him. His white robe reflecting the beaming sun behind him. His hair fluffy with light curls and his presence so breathtaking.

     He spoke, "The Lord be with you."
     Valt and Mahiru kneeled and raised their arms, "And with your spirit." Jesus himself was calling the shots in this room. Was his choice earlier really that big of a deal?!
     "Aoi, stand and claim your statement." He ordered. Valt's voice was stuck in his throat.

Forgive me, I thought I was doing the right thing...

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