Jas showered and dressed up. He thought Miya had once again caught him however he smiled. He thought she was used to it now and he could use it to his advantage.
He walked downstairs and saw it was empty. He thought Seo was not here. He rembered that Hibiki and Hiraki were winged by Aladdin and not Seo. He thought that Aladdin knew him so he must be the one from Jasmine`s universe. His eyes were not innocent. They were the eyes of a broken twisted man. He sighed.
He then thought there was Renier, the Armoured Titan from Attack on Titan was with him. He thought normally these two will never cross but they did. He knew there was a multiversal being behind all of this.
Jas looked to his left and paused. There, sitting quietly on the floor near the garden was Kusano. Her eyes were fixed on a tree outside.
Kusano’s expression shifted. Her pupils dilated slightly. She had a vision of the tree withering. Its leaves were curling and falling. The trunk faded into dust.
“No,” she whispered. There were tears in her eyes.
Jas walked over. “Kuu? What’s wrong?” he asked.
Kusano turned to him. There were tears on her face. She leapt into his arms and grabbed his shirt.
“Shi isn’t here,” she cried. “What do I do? I’ll ss everything up again if she’s not around,” she asked.
Jas held her close. He wrapped his arms around her protectively. “It’s okay,” he said softly. “I’m here now. You’re not alone. You can count on ,” he added as he stroked her back. He then leaned down and kissed her forehead gently.
Kusano felt the warmth of his lips. Her tears slowed. She looked up at him and smiled faintly. “Jas,” she said. “Would you like to stay with you for a while?” she asked.
“Of course,” Jas replied. He sat down beside her. Jas then gently pulled Kusano into his lap.
Kusano leaned back against his chest. Her small fra relaxed into his warmth.
“Kuu,” Jas said quietly, “would you follow ?” he asked.
She tilted her head. “Follow?” she questioned.
“Yes. We’ll be going sowhere far. But I want you with ,” Jas responded.
Kusano’s eyes widened. “Jas will leave Kuu?” he asked.
Jas shook his head. “Never. You’re precious to . I want you by my side,” he replied.
Kusano smiled. “Then Kuu will co,” she said.
Jas kissed the top of her head. “Thank you, Kuu,” he said.
Just then, a voice called from behind. “Jas, are you here?” she asked.
He turned and saw Jasmine standing in the doorway. She wore a sleeveless light pink dress that fell just above her knees. It had a white floral pattern. She had a matching headband which held her hair back, and white drop earrings. She also had pink heels.
Jas looked at Jasmine. “You look stunning,” he said.
Kusano’s mouth dropped open. “Like a princess,” she said.
Jasmine smiled warmly and knelt beside her. “You’re our princess too, Kuu. And the cutest one here,” she said.
She patted Kusano’s head, and Kusano bead.
“That’s a lovely dress,” Jas said. “Where did you get it?” he asked.
“Miya gave it to ,” Jasmine replied. “She said it suited ,” she added.
“She was right,” Jas said with a smile.
Suddenly, Musubi’s voice rang out from the window. “Kuu can you co here?” she asked.
Kusano perked up and nodded. She dashed off before Jas could stop her.
“Wait, ” he started, but Jasmine giggled.
“I wonder where she’s off to?” she asked.
Jas chuckled. “She’s having fun,” he responded. He then looked at Jasmine. “Why don’t the two of us explore the city a bit?” he asked.
Jasmine smiled. “I’d love that,” she responded.
Jas and Jasmine strolled side by side down the road. Their hands were locked together.
Jas looked at Jasmine. She had an aura around her. A majestic aura. Her skin was perfect, her body was slim and her smile was amazing. He thought in that dress she looked amazing.
“People are staring,” Jasmine said. “And you are as well,” she added with a playful smirk.
“Can you bla them?” Jas replied. “You look like you stepped out of a dream,” he replied.
Jasmine smiled. “You’re sweet. But I think they’re staring at you too,” she replied as she held his hand.
“Only because I’m walking next to you,” Jas said.
They passed a small vendor cart. The sll of vanilla and strawberry wafting lingered in the air.
“That sll, what is it?” she asked. “It is like the stuff from the market when we went into town with Nell,” she added.
“It is ice cream,” Jas replied. “Let us have so,” he added.
They walked over and Jas looked at the options. “Two strawberry swirls, please,” he said.
The vendor nodded and gave them two ice-creams. “You two look like a perfect couple,” he remarked. Jas nodded.
“Let us sit over there,” Jas said.
“Sure,” Jasmine replied.
They sat on a nearby bench. Jasmine licked her cone with her tongue. Her eyes sparked. “This is perfect,” she said.
Jas nodded. “It really is,” he replied. He looked into the sky. He thought this was nice as he licked the ice-cream. Jas thought this was peaceful. He thought these monts are the ones to live for.
After finishing, Jasmine stood and walked toward a nearby bin to toss the wrapper. At that mont, two n stepped out from the alley.
“Well, hello there,” one said as he blocked her path.
“Didn’t know angels walked the streets,” the other added as he stepped closer.
“Those two monsters, they harness everyone,” one said.
“Last week they took a poor girl's underwear,” another added.
Jas thought clowns. He stood up.
Jasmine didn’t flinch. She turned slowly. “Please excuse ,” Jasmine politely said.
“Oh, co on, don’t be like that,” one said as he reached for her arm.
In a flash, Jasmine grabbed his wrist and twisted it. She sent him crashing to the ground. The second lunged, but she ducked and swept his legs. She flipped him onto his back. They both groaned.
The crowd nearby gasped. Then applauded. “She’s got beauty and brains,” one said.
“Queen energy!” another added.
Jasmine dusted off her hands and smiled as she walked back to Jas.
“You were about to jump in, weren’t you?” she teased.
“I was,” Jas admitted. “But I think you handled it better than I would’ve,” he added.
“Where did you learn that?” he asked.
“Lois, Saeko and Rei all said sothing about martial arts and taught so,” Jasmine responded with a smile on her face.
Jas thought that did make sense. He knew all were talented.
They continued walking as they entered a park. The leaves rustled overhead,
Jas looked at Jasmine. “What is on your mind?” he asked.
Jasmine’s tone shifted. “It is Misuzu. Her eyes when she pushed her friend down,” she said.
Jas thought Jasmine still thought of that. “I said it before, so people are selfish and evil,” he said.
“You have a good heart, pure and innocent,” Jas added. “The fact you think about it still proves you are a good person,” he said.
Jasmine nodded. “Thank you,” she responded. “I’m just glad no one around is like that,” she added.
They stopped beneath a willow tree. The branches swayed gently around them.
Their eyes t. And then, without hesitation, they kissed. Their lips t. The world around them faded.
anwhile, back at the Shrine, Miya stood with her wooden staff.
Musubi lunged forward. She swung her fist towards Miya.
“Again,” Miya said calmly as she sidestepped Musubi’s strike and tapped her forehead with the staff.
Musubi touched her head with her hands. She nodded. “Okay,” she replied.
Across the courtyard, Saeko stood still. She moved her hand up and down. The blade went up and down. Her eyes were focused. She was breathing steadily.
Kusano sat cross-legged beside Uzu.
Uzu was twitching as she watched Miya and Musubi train.
Uzu smirked. “If you are scared why don't you watch tv or sothing?” she asked.
Kusano’s eyes widened and she shook her head. She watched Musubi punch and kick, however Miya dodged.
Uzu smiled. She thought this was the third one.
Inside the Shrine, Saya stood near the window. She crossed her arms. “Sothing’s off,” she muttered.
Lois sat nearby and nodded slowly. “I feel it too. Like we’re being watched,” she said as she looked around.
Saya nodded. “I did see so caras but could not find the source," Saya replied.
In the corner, Akitsu sat quietly. “I will beco stronger,” she said softly. “So I won’t be discarded again,” she added.
Rei, who had been listening, stepped forward. “Jas would never discard you,” she stated.
Akitsu looked up. Her eyes were uncertain.
“He chose you,” Rei said firmly. “That ans sothing. You’re not just a weapon. You’re part of us,” she added.
Akitsu blinked, then nodded slowly.
Saya turned back to the window and looked outside.
Outside, Musubi launched another strike. Miya blocked it with ease but gave a small nod. “Better,” she said.
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