Chapter:33
"If you really want to help us....then please tell us where are Ryoko-san and Ryuu.
I need to find them as soon as possible, Ryuu is my only friend since childhood. He had also once saved my life before, now it is my turn to save him when his life is in danger.
So, please tell us where is Ryuu."
Seichii bowed infront of Shigeru.
"Aramiy-"
"There's no need to worry about Ryuu-kun!"
Shigeru was about to tell Seichii and Masumi about Ryuu when suddenly he was cut off by someone.
They all looked from where the voice came and saw Ryoko who was holding an unconscious Ryuu in her hands walking towards them.
Everyone was stunned to see her. Instead of an icey cold expression, her face was glimmering with happiness. She was like a goddess descended on the earth.
Both Seichii and Masumi had never seen her smiling like this before. For them, she was like a new person.
"Sengoku-kun and Masumi-san, thankyou for being concerned about me and Ryuu-kun and coming all the way here to help us.
Ryuu-kun is not out of danger and is just sleeping."
Ryoko bowed to Seichii and Masumi showing her appreciation toward them.
Masumi ran towards Ryoko and hugged her.
"R-ryoko-san!! I-i'm so happy to see you fine. I was so worried about you."
Tears were flowing down Masumi's eyes. Ryoko was a bit surprised but then gave her a big bright smile.
Everyone was smiling but Shigeru was just standing at the side, staring at Ryoko and Ryuu.
(Something is strange. What was the Azure flame on Aramiya-kun's forehead and where did it went?
Something about Aramiya-kun and Tatsuno-san is different.
The mysterious bond between them is now more stronger but for some reason it's keep on fluctuating.
Also, I can sense that Aramiya-kun's mysterious magical power have suddenly became more strange. The pressure have increased than before.
I need to get to the root of this situation as soon as possible or something unpredictable may happen.)
Shigeru was sweating heavily staring at Ryoko and Ryuu.
"It's getting quite late, i think we should head back to the training area. Both Aramiya-kun and Akiko need's a thorough check- up."
Shigeru held Akiko in his arms and All of them started to head back towards the training area.
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Somewhere under the ground, a huge cave was present, everywhere was pit black. No ray of sunlight could reach there.
Suddenly a enormous sound rang around the cave.
"It's really him..... It's finally the time for the our return. This time we will stand victorious above the all"....
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It has been three hours since Ryoko and others had reached the training area. Both Akiko and Ryuu were took to the doctor for check-up.
Due to Masumi using her healing magic on Akiko at the crucial time, she was out was danger and was resting....
It was a empty void filled with nothing but darkness. Ryuu was lying in the center of the void. He opened his eyes slowly.
"W-where a-am i?"
Ryuu sat up rubbing his eyes. He didn't kew where he was or what was this place.
"Is anyone here!? Anyone!? Can anyone hear me, answer me!!?"
Ryuu was confused and a bit scared. There was nothing except him, it was just darkness where his sight goes.
He was tensed and started running, calling someone.
"Ryuu-kun."
Suddenly voice came from his behind. He turned to look from where the voice came.
Ryoko was standing their, smiling at him.
"R-ryoko-san!!? I-is that you!?"
Ryuu was overjoyed to see her but Ryoko was just standing there smiling at him. Ryuu felt something was off. He started to walk towards Ryoko.
But every time he takes a step forward, Ryoko just kept going futher.
"R-ryoko-san where are you going!? Answer to me!!? Why do you keep going further and further away?"
Ryuu was now scared, he started to chase after Ryoko but she kept going more further away from him.
Suddenly Ryoko opened her mouth and said.
"Ryuu-kun, did you forgot me?"
The bright smile on Ryoko's face faded away and tears started to flow down her eyes. Ryuu was startled and confused.
He didn't knew what she was talking about.
"W-what are you saying!? You're Tatsuno Ryoko-san, a S rank magic user and moreover one of my precious friend.
Of course, I remember about you."
Ryuu replied to her while chasing after her. Ryoko became more said.
"So you really forgot about me, but don't worry i will definitely make you remember about me."
Ryoko gave him a small bright smile. Ryuu was totally lost. He didn't knew what she was saying, but he kept on chasing after her.
"I will definitely make you remember about me.
Now I have to go Ryuu-kun. Goodbye."
Ryoko slowly started to get lost in the darkness. Ryuu was chasing after, he was tired but he continued to chase after her.
"R-ryoko-san! W-where are you going!? R-ryoko-san!!"
He fell on his knees due to exhaustion, as he saw Ryoko getting disappeared in the utter darkness.
His eyes slowly got closed and again he was surrounded by darkness all alone.
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Ryuu was lying on the bed, unconscious. He had not woked up since afternoon.
Ryoko was sitting beside her on a chair, staring at him peacefully....
Suddenly he woke up, his face was all tensed up.
"RYOKO-SAN!! RYOKO-SAN!!"
He started shouting Ryoko's name.
"Ryuu-kun!! You're awake. What happened!? Why are you sweating like this? I'm right he-"
Ryoko was comforting Ryuu when suddenly Ryuu pulled her towards him and embraced her into his arms. Ryoko was flustered by him suddenly hugging her. Her face was all red.
"R-ryuu-kun!! W-what are you doing!?"
Ryoko asked Ryuu but he didn't answered and just stayed like that. Ryoko understood his situation and hugged him back.
"Ryuu-kun. Did you had a nightmare? Look I'm here no matter what i will always protect you."
Ryoko gently brushed his hair. Ryuu was feeling a little better.
He broke the hug and sat back on the bed.
"Ryoko-san, I'm sorry for my rudness. You must have been startled."
Ryuu realized what he did and his face became red. Ryoko-san realised it and started laughing.
"Ha-ha-ha, Ryuu-kun are you blushing? Aha-ha-ha. It's the first time i have saw you getting all flustered like this. It's okay, I know you didn't did it on purpose"
Ryuu also started to laugh with her...
