The raven and fuschia-haired couple smiled at each other. It was rare for Shimon to smile, but then again, he was showing his 'secret' side to his wife.

"I'm glad...", Christine began and looked at Shimon straight in the eyes. Shimon hummed.

"I'm glad I.. met you Shimon. Arigatou for making me happy", Christine said with a slight blush. Shimon leaned closer until their foreheads touched.

"I'm happy that you're happy with 'us'", he stated happily.

Christine leaned away and stood up. The soft breeze blew through her raven locks gracefully. She smirked at Shimon and ran towards the mansion.

"Race you there~!"

"Oi!"

With that, he stood up and dashed to the same direction.

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The goddess entered her room. As she slipped off her dress... A voice spoke.

"Christine..."

"Who are you?"

The raven-haired woman looked around. She could not feel their presence... But she knew she was not alone... Or was she?

"It's time.... The reign of Stasis... is over"

Christine gasped and her heart beated erratically. She felt weird all over. Her breathing became ragged and she hugged herself as she slid to the ground with wide eyes. She was truly alone. Alone... with herself.

Though weak, she managed to catch a glimpse of herself in the mirror. There she was... Her reflection... The true demon in the multiverse... The one born from the roots of darkness and hid itself under her skin... Yin...

But what she couldn't understand was why Yang wouldn't surface... Only this monster... This demon... This... creature...

It was smirking sadistically at her... Mocking Christine... As if to make her give in... But this girl was a stubborn one. There was one thing left to do.

Prioritize the others' safety...

She glared back at her demon and with unsteady breathing, she rose up to her feet. Her mismatched eyes burned with her determination as she quickly changed her clothes. She took note of the jet black marking forming on the right part of her waist. It glowed an eerie violet aura. With one last glance at the mirror, she closed the door shut.

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"Ne... Shimon, where's Gab?", Anri asked curiously. Shimon thought.

"I never saw her since I got in here", he replied blankly.

"Guys!", Kris ran as she panted. The brown-haired girl put her hands on her knees to catch her breath.

"S-She wants us to see her in the garden..!", Kris continued.

"What's wrong with that?", Anri said as she stood up along with Shimon.

"She just wanted me to call you all ASAP", Kris deadpanned.

"I see... Let's go then", Shimon said and they proceeded to go to the garden.

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"Your highness..."

"What is it?", Hiro asked the demon.

"Lady Christine Etheralia requests your presence right now...", the messenger replied and with that, Hiro opened the portal to the place.

"I'll be back"

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"Such pureness shouldn't be tainted...", Christine whispered to herself as she held the small, dainty flower in her hands. It was a pure, white flower.

"Gab-san... You called for us?", Mayura asked with the rest of the commanders, Seika dormitory occupants, the Twin Stars, Kris, Anri, Yuto Hiro and even the children.

"Hai...", Christine said with a small smile on her face.

"Gab... What's the meaning of this..?", Shimon stepped in front and held her hands. But then Christine slid her cold hands off from his warm ones.

"Gab, do you need to tell us something?", Kris asked.

"Don't tell me you're pregnant again...", Anri said. Christine shook her head.

"Imouto-nee..."

She stepped back and opened her arms. The wind blew hard and her raven locks flew wildly. The goddess floated a foot above the ground and clasped her hands together. Everyone watched in awe. The inside of her hands glowed and as she separated them, there, in all its glory, unravelled itself the same flower she held earlier. The small, dainty flower, encased in a crystal clear bubble. At that time, everyone felt peace  and serenity inside.

Her bangs covered her eyes as she floated down and reached the flower out to Shimon. The said male raised his hand and touched it. His simple touch made the flower inside glow and like a drop of water falling on a large water pile, it elucidated a golden wave that passed through everyone. A small sad smile was plastered on Christine's face as Shimon's eyes slowly blurred and became dull as he fell to the ground. The bubble containing the flower rolled away slightly from his hand. Soom, everyone followed the same fate. Everyone... except Anri, Kris, Yuto, Tenma, Hiro and the children.

"Imouto-nee... What did you do?", Hiro asked sternly.

"Danger continues to prowl if I stay here..."

"Don't tell me...", Kris began with wide eyes.

"Hai... I'm... leaving..."

"Okaa-san... W-Why?", Khai asked, shocked as he held Khise tightly.

"Gomene... Khai... But I need to keep you all safe...", Christine said as tears fell from her hidden eyes. She floated down to the ground.

"Minna... Sayonara..."

"Matte! Gab! Please no! We can work this out!", Anri screamed as she fell to her knees.

"Okaa-san! Onegai! Take us with you!", Khai pleaded with teary eyes. Christine paused for a moment.

"Gab... Please don't leave... ", Kris said as she clenched her fists.

"They're right, Gab", Tenma and Yuto said at the same time.

"Gomen... But no one can stop it... No one can change my mind now...", Christine said monotonously as her body glowed along with Khai and Khise.

"Sayonara.... Soshite... Gomene... As the sister of the Reincarnation of the First Supreme Deity, Goddess of Yin Yang, Life, Death, War, Power, Time, Nature and Dimensions, the Keeper of Balance and Dimensions, the Guardian of Time, the Black Rose of Helvete Trio, the member of the 9 Gods Council, I, Christine Etheralia Yumina-Kanzaki Ikaruga, hereby order thee, to not follow me and to not reverse the spell..."

Her fading voice was enough to make them scream in anguish. Her glow dispersed into bits of light as they all floated away. Khai and Khise disappeared too and the lights followed their mother. Kris fell to the ground as tears wildly escaped her eyes. Anri furiously wiped her tears away as she ran to the waking Shimon.

"Oi! Shimon! We need to go get Gab back!", she said as she shook him.

"....Who's.... Gab..?"

That sentence was enough to make them realize... She erased their memories of her...

Soon, everyone woke up and questioned their state. There were no trace of memories of Gab in them.

Hiro sat on the ground as his bangs covered his eyes. He gritted his teeth in anger.

"IMOUTO-NEE!"

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Shimon walked down the large hallway. He wanted to be alone. But he didn't know why. Kris was ranting about the 'it has been a year since "she" disappeared' story. She kept on saying that "she" was very close to them and that "she" was married to him. To him, it was unbelievable. He'd wonder if they were lying. But they've been friends for years, so why would Kris and the others lie?

As he rounded a corner, he came across the same table, which held the same picture of that said girl. It was her only reminder in the house. Her soft smile felt so nostalgic and her mismatched eyes, were something that would haunt him at times.

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"You're a huge idiot"

A sharp slap echoed throughout the living room. It was followed by a small gasp and a baby crying.

"I know that very well... You need not to remind me"

"I need to"

A sigh was heard. Then there was sobbing.

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So guys...

It's been a good time...

But I'm ending this book...

^^

Thank you so much for the support and love and votes~!

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Love you all

And

Fare thee well...

It has been a pleasant journey with all of you...

This is your author...

Gab-chan

Signing out~ ♥

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