Romeo: Damn, I was unable to show my elegant fighting, and impress Amelia Dear.

Ame: I wouldn’t have been impressed anyway you damn weirdo!

She punches him in the head. He lets out a whimper and two tears, and gets in the cart without saying a word. They get in the cart and head home.

--- Chapter 57 ---

Luna sits quietly on their way to termina, Hiro staring into the distance, Mave and Red constantly arguing. She thinks how seemingly anytime elune goes here they get attacked, though that is the reason they go there. They once again pull into Termina.

Mave+Red: Ok Hiro you know what to do.

Mave: That's my line!

Red: Like hell it is!

Mave: I'M THE LEADER!

Red: LIKE HELL I’D FOLLOW YOU AS A LEADER!

Mave: OH YAH, SAY IT TO MY FACE, I DARE YOU!

RED: I SAID! LIKE HELL I’D FOLLOW YOU AS A LEADER!

They are really close in eachothers face, angry faces glaring at each other.

Hiro: Right, i’m gonna go do that.

Hiro takes out a photo of the target. He stares intently on her. He closes his eyes, opening the right one, it glows a low green. He looks around, and spots yellow glowing footprints. He follows the foot prints, with Luna close behind, Mave and Red following but still bickering. It leads them to a casino-like building, a bouncer outside.

Luna: She’s seventeen isn't she? How did she get in there?

Mave: A fake id, i’d assume. Hiro, go knock that guy out.

Hiro: What?! No, that's a poor man doing his job. I’ll sneak in.

Mave: Through a window?

Hiro: No, I got a better way.

The group's interest was piqued as he rummaged through his bag.

Hiro: Behold!

He retrieves, raising in the air like he just won 1st place, a fake mustache, glasses and Id. There was a collective sigh, as if being severely let down.

Hiro: Hey hey, it's gonna work, trust.

Mave: Fine.

Hiro: Yes!

He places the moustache and glasses on his face. He begins to head to the door.

Mave: So who wants to knock the guard out.

Luna: But I thought you said-

Mave+Red: We all know this isn't going to work.

They look each other in the eyes with rage.

Hiro: How do you do?

Bouncer: Good?

Hiro begins walking to the door.

Bouncer: I'm gonna need to see some Id.

Hiro: Oh right hehehe. Here you go.

The bouncer overlooks it. He looks up at hiro with squinted eyes. Hiro begins sweating.

Bouncer: Your name's Nalfeshnee Oliver Nipple?

Hiro: Mhm, yep thats me. Mr. Nipple.

The bouncer laughs to himself and hands it back to him.

Bouncer: Have fun.

Hiro: Thanks, my good sir.

He walks inside, and sees multiple tables.

Mave: That- that worked? Unexpected, but we will give him time.

He looks around and spots the target. He goes up and sits down.

Dealer: How much?

Hiro: Hm? Oh, 5 gold.

Dealer: This is a high roller table, 100 gold or more.

The table laughs a bit. Hiro swallows a big gulp and coughs up another 95 gold. He looks over at the target, Onakino Atsune. They make eye contact, and she smiles. He smiles back, blushing a little.

Hiro: She’s kinda cute.

The dealer places the dice in front of Hiro. He rolls, Snake Eyes. The table starts nodding approvingly. The dealer slides another 100 gold over to him.

Hiro: Holy crap?! I can get used to this!

They play a little longer. Eventually, Onakino stands and walks, around behind Hiro, and whispers,

Onakino: Room 436.

She walks away. His eyes widen, and he looks around the table. The men at the table have a “My man” grin and are slowly nodding. Hiro takes a gulp, and takes his coin and leaves.

Hiro: Room 436, Room 436. Ah, there it is.

Hiro knocks on the door.

Onakino: Come in!

He twists the door knob and slowly opens the door. Shes sitting on the bed, her body propped by her arms, and legs crossed. She tilts her head and smiles. Hiro walks in, and closes the door. Awkwardly standing next to the door, she gets up and motions him over. He slowly creeps his way over.

Onakino: Let's get this off.

She peels off the fake mustache, Hiros ' adrenaline begins pumping.

Onakino: Relax.

She takes his glasses off.

Hiro: You knew it was a disguise?

Onakino: Of course silly, it's a brown mustache, and you have beautiful silver hair.

She begins to delicately run her fingers through his hair. His breathing becomes deep yet shallow.

Onakino: Come on relaxxx.

She runs her hands down his arms from his shoulder. She then holds his hands, looking at him with a smile. She leans in towards his cheek, Hiros heart rate spikes, but lets go of his hands and walks around him. She goes to a record player, and puts on a disc. Music begins to softly play from it. She twists around and looks at him with a devious yet seductive smile.

Onakino: Dance with me.

Hiro begins to head over nervously.

Hiro: What am I doing?! She's the enemy!

Onakino: Come on, don't be shy.

Hiro: … What's one dance gonna do?

He takes her hand, and she pulls him in. She guides him, softly, yet passionately dancing around the room. She was smiling and laughing, Hiro looked at her smile, it seemed… Genuine. He began to blush and laugh as well. He was truly and honestly having fun. The song began to slow and fade. They laughed softly at each other. Seduction was what Onakino did best, moving into Hiro's personal space with just the right look of heat in her eyes. She didn't just look at a man, she looked into him as if she knew his desires. She brought her hand up, and stroked his hair, her hand lingering at the back of his head. They tilt their heads in towards each other, Hiro completely, and willingly at her mercy. With the kiss came the smooth touch of her body, poised, just the right blend of relaxation and tension. They were there for seconds, yet it felt like it lasted forever. Seeping from Onakinos body, a pink chain starts to flow and seep into Hiro. Suddenly bursting through the door, Mave, Luna, and Red arrive. They sit in a moment of silence, at what they just walked into. Red summons his blade and runs in, breaking the tension. The chains disintegrate as she jumps back. Luna grabs Hiro’s arm and pulls him back.

Red: Onakino Atsune, You're under arrest by the Elune guild!

Onakino: You, YOU MESSED EVERYTHING UP!

Red angles his blade forward toward her.

Red: Are you gonna come with us willingly, or not. Your choice.

Luna: Are you ok Hiro?

Hiro: Yah I’m fine.

Red: I don't know what you did to my friend, but you better come quietly, or else you're going to pay for it.

Onakino: Now why would I agree to that? You're gonna take me in with that little sword?

Red sighs and scowls. Rising from Onakino are Red chains from her back, Blue chains form all over, and green around her hands. Reds eyes widen as he stumbles back. Mave and Hiro look at eachother, eyes wide.

Hiro: Red, it's not what you think.

Red: …

Mave: Red, think about this, she has chains, not ribbons.

Reds insignia begins to glow.

Hiro: Red don’t, don't do this. Look! She had pink chains too! It's not her arcana!

The pressure of the room begins to change. Reds sword begins to glow, the hilt absorbing into his hand and arm. It begins to grow. Mave runs up and grabs his arm

Mave: RED SNAP OUT OF IT.

Reds breaths are deep. Nothing is seemingly phasing him. The red spreads, around his torso. His eyes glowed a pure red, white, pupil, iris, all red. From his left arm, a blade, like the one from his dragon sword, rockets outward, sending Mave flying with a deep cut in her shoulder, her eyes wide. She slams and bounces off the floor. Luna rushes over to Mave, and looks at Red in horror. The red grows down his legs, and eventually completely grows around his head. Then the glowing mass of red energy that is Red begins to bubble down, to a thin layer around him. This resembles a glowing red silhouette of Red. The red energy begins to gain color and Red seems to be normal Red. But he has a slight glow, no insignia and is missing his red jacket. His eyes closed, everyone looks at him in awe and fear. Unknowing what's to come, a feeling of calm before the storm rushes over everyone. He bows his head a bit, lifts his right hand to his hair, brushing his hair back, and opening his eyes, revealing a glowing red iris, and an evil, sinister grin.