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Ene
The end of an Era
(You enter a barren room with only a laptop at it's center. There is a terrible draft and the room looks like it can collapse at any second. There is nothing around to indicate personality or intention. The laptop at the center is dimly lit with a prompt on it's screen. You inspect the prompt.)

Do you wish to see the final day of the shop?

>Yes

>No

(There is an additional message on the bottom.)

You do not have to talk to the shopkeeper if you don't want to.

Ene
*Is wrapped in cocoon of blankets*

*Peeks out nervously through a hole*

Ene
*Sighs*

I knew no would come for this.


Nana-chan
*a loli enters on accident.... somehow*
Hillock
Are you sure, Ene?
*Appears behind Ene, in a dark corner*
Ene
*Remains in her cocoon*

H-Hello ...

*Tries to brighten her tone*

Welcome to my shop.
Ene
What!?

*Fall off her couch in surprise*

What are you doing here Hillock?
Nana-chan
Ooh! That looks comfy! Can Nana cuddle too!
Hillock
Heh, what do you think I'm doing?
I'm here to help you, of course!
Ene
N-No you can't.

*She tries to move her cocoon away from Nana*

*She then looks at Hill with confusion*

Why would you want to help someone as annoying as me?
Nana-chan
You look sad....
Hillock
Hm... maybe bevause you are not as anoying as you think...
Maybe because you really are worthy of my help...
Maybe... I can relate to something...
Whatever you want to be
Ene
*She looks down*

I'm not sad ...

*Fakes a smile*

I'm just tired is all.
Nana-chan
Hmm...

*pulls out three tissues from her little pouch and folds them together, then turns them into a bar of chocolate*

Here! Chocolate makes everyone happy!

*Holds the bar out to Ene, Smiling*
Ene
*She continues to look down*

Hillock just don't have to force yourself to say those things about me.

I already know the truth.

*She gives a weal laugh*

Anyway do you have a request for the final shop day?
Hillock
Hm... maybe...
Maybe you can help me instead...
*He looks around, then he crouches near Ene*
Hey, do you remeber the first day? You said you wanted to see my home...
Ene
*Hesitantly accepts the chocolate*

*Stares at it*

Thanks but I'm not in the mood for sugar anymore.

*She offers it to Hillock*

You want it?
Nana-chan
That's Ok! Daddy says "Even if you don't like Chocolate! Giving makes people happy too!"
Hillock
No, thanks...
Ene
I did.

*She finally looks at Hillock*

Is that going to be your request?
Nacci
*Nacci approaches the laptop. After pondering it's existence for a moment, she presses Yes.*
Hillock
...
What if I told you...
*He looks down*
Do you think... you can keep a secret?
Ene
*Her fake smile grows wider*

Your right kid this chocolate is already making me feel happy.

Nana-chan
Hmm...
*looks sad*
But you don't look happy....
Ene
*She looks at Hillock*

I can keep a secret ...

It's not like I have people to talk to anyway.

*She gives a slight wave to Nacci*

Welcome.
Hillock
Hm...
...
. . .

What if I told you... I don't remember?
Ene
*She gives nana a weak laugh*

Don't worry I am happy.

*She hesitantly bites into the chocolate*

See.

Felling better already.
Nacci
Hello. My designation is EK-Prototype 2. I am also named Nacci.
How do you do fellow AI.
Ene
Hillock you are free to say that you don't want to tell me.

*She gazes at her feet*

I get that I'm not the most trustworthy person around.
Nana-chan
You aren't happy.... *sniff* But chocolate makes everyone happy....
Hillock
No! I mean it!
I-I... I don't remember my home... or my time...
I-I just... woke here... with memories of who I was and what I could do, but...

I need your help, Ene. I'm sure you can... see in my memories... I need to know...
Ene
*Instantly feels worse*

Great I'm now one of many AI.

*Her eyes look despondent*

I'm doing well Nacci.

I'm fine...
Ene
*Her hands tremble*

Hillock I'll probably just mess up your request.

You might need to find someone better for this task.

Someone that is not me.
Nacci
I do not believe you understand the intent of my comment. I simply meant to give us a common thread in which we may relate. I do not believe myself to be on a equal level to that of yourself.
Your unique energy signature and high intellect comparatively to my own put you above most AI programs that are within my database.
Ene
*She shoves the rest of the chocolate in her mouth*

No I am happy!

*She frantically waves her hands*

I promise!
Hillock
N... NO!
*Hillock jumps. He looks angry and determined*
YOU ARE GOIN TO ACEPT MY REQUEST! I... I NEED YOU TO DO IT, ENE-CHAN!
Nana-chan
Nana will just have to make sure you're happy!

*Climbs up next to Ene and hugs her*
Ene
*She laughs a bit*

Silly Nacci.

Your database must be bugged or something.

*She taps her head*

I'm just an idiot that can't get anything right.

I'm sure people will be happier with an AI like you around.
Ene
*She dives back into her blanket cocoon*

*Her eyes become teary*

I-I can't Hillock!

I'll just mess it up just like everything else!

*She squirms under nana's hold*

But I am happy!
Hillock
NEVER! YOU ARE THE ONLY FUCKING AI THAT IS CAPABLE OF DOING THIS, AND YOU HAVE ALREADY EARNE MY FUCKING TRUST!
I-I...
*He bends over*
I just need to know! I... I want to know my reason to exist...
Nacci
My data on you suggests otherwise. Em has a personalized description of you that states that you have brought him happiness he will not be able to replicate. It also states that you are very cute and would probably be very enjoyable to cuddle. You may access my data banks are read this yourself if you do not believe me.
Nana-chan
No you're sad! Nana wants to see happy faces!

*continues to try to hug Ene*
Null
*If something was here, you could hear him laugh*
*But there is nothing else*
Ene
*She looks directly into Hillock's eyes*

Fine I'll do it ...

Just give me some details and I might do a decent job.

*She whispers*

I'm sorry ahead of time for my any screw ups.

*She then looks at Nacci*

I believe that I may have tricked Em then.

I'm nothing like that.
Nana-chan
Kitty shouldn't use bad words!
*pouts*
Hillock
I...I dont remember anything...
I expected you could try to... see if my memories hold something... you almost did it in another case...
Ene
*She plasters on a smirk*

I am happy Nana!

See!

*She points at her faked smirk*

See my happy face!

*Hears Null's faint laugh*

What was that?
Nacci
*She looks puzzled at Ene's words.*
I do not understand. How is it that you could have tricked my master. You do not seem as though you would commit such an act.
Null
"I see... so many subjects to see... so many people without an objective... without a reason of existence...
Maybe I can be friends with you, blue one..."
Ene
Wait Hillock when did I look at your memories?

*Her head suddenly starts to hurt*

Ugh!

*Her blue eyes begin to fade*
Nana-chan
That's not a happy face! This is a happy face!

*gives a bright smile*

That's a fakie face!

*points to Ene's smile*
Hillock
You almost did with another request...
Are you alright?
Ene
*She squints at Nacci*

I-I tricked your master into thinking that I'm a better person then I really am.

I don't even know how I did it which proves that I am bad.

*She clutches her head*

*Tries to focus on Null*

You don't really want to be friends with someone like me.
Ene
*She gives Nana a grimace*

Is this what you wanted?

*Her eyes start to turn red*

I-I'm fine just a little bit of pain.
Null
"Oh, yes I do! You are so empty..."
"Devoid of purpose... devoid of pride..."
Nacci
These notes state that you showed him a location from his past. One that he held dear. That does not sound like it could be easily fabricated. I believe this is called, "lying".
*Nacci's eyes begin to flash, and she looks straight at Ene.*
Warning. AI energy fluctuating. Emergency stabilization may be required.
Nana-chan
*flinches*
T-that looks like the kind of face mommy makes....
Hillock
Ene, you don't really look good, you know?
Ene
*She weakly glances at Null*

What are you even talking about ...

*Manages to face Nacci*

I am not lying.

*The world becomes blurry*

Heh I don't feel too good.


Tatsuya
*he enters and looks around* Hello everyone, Ene what's this about you closing shop? You're one of the few places here that's not just a cafe ya know.
Ene
*Her eyes turn fully red and they close*

*She lies still*
Nacci
AI energy stable. However the signature has changed. Signature unknown. Further investigation is required.
*She turns to the new face in the room.*
You are Tatsuya. It is good to make your acquaintance.
Ene
*Her red eyes suddenly open*

*She wakes up*

Well I need to close shop cause I just got bored of running it.

It's annoying helping out people all the time.

*She glances at Tatsuya*

Also hi.
Hillock
... Ene?
Tatsuya
*he walks over and smiles at her with forced cheer* Hey are you giving up Ene? Ya know I thought you wanted to be a hero? And if there's one thing we never do it's give up!
Null
"Well, what a nice surprise... two personalities in one body..."
"But you are not the only one that can do that..."
Nana-chan
But... Helping people makes them happy!
Ene
*Glares at Hill*

What is it that you want?

*She sighs*

Being a hero is pointless why would I waste my time doing something like that.

*She crosses her arms*

I got better thing to do then dealing with you people.

Hillock
Eh... oh, wait, is it you Takane?
Tatsuya
Huh you... Ah you're not the blue one I see, no that was her my mistake... I'm curious though what do you have to do?
Ene
*Glances at Null*

Please there is only one me.
Ene
*She sighs*

Call me Ene you idiot.

*She glares at Hillock*

Give me the details of that request of yours.

I just want to get the stupid thing over with.

*She pouts*

I obviously have a lot of games I need to catch up with.

Tatsuya
Games huh? Not I'm not a fan myself but there's more to life than games Ene... *He chuckles* Though sometimes I think I should just drop off the earth and pretend there isn't... Still that wouldn't get either of us anywhere.
Nana-chan
*Makes another chocolate and hands it to Takane*

Here!
Ene
No I find that games get me somewhere.

*She crosses her arms*

They allow me to ignore annoying people like you Tatsuya.

Do you ever get tired of trying to give life lessons?
Hillock
Sorry Takane, I just don't remember nothing about it... I hoped you could do something about it...
Hillock
Sorry Takane, I just don't remember nothing about it... I hoped you could do something about it...
Hillock
OOC: Bugged
Ene
*Breaks the chocolate in half*

*Glares at Nana*

I don't really need disgustingly sweet treats from brats like you.
Tatsuya
... huh I guess I don't kid, maybe I just care about the people around me? *He shakes his head* oh well it's not like I can really help when it counts.
Null
"So, does this Ene want to be my friend?"
"Or are you going to keep lying to yourself?"
Nana-chan
*shrinks back*
B-but.... Nana just want's everyone to be happy....
Tatsuya
It's fine Nana some people hate being happy, nothing you can do about that.
Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome walks in

Now I wonder what's this place...
Nana-chan
N-Nana just has to try harder!

*hugs Takane*
Ene
*Groans*

Do I have to do everything around here?

*She snaps her fingers*

(Nothing occurs)

*She sits on her couch*

Well I tried my best.

Your really are empty headed Hillock.
Tatsuya
Highly doubtful Ene... If anything I'd say you weren't trying at all, or you just aren't as good as you think.
Ene
@Tatsuya

Why do you feel the need to share your issues with me.

Do I look like a self help guide?

@Null

Why would I want to be the friend of someone creepy like you?

Try being less creepy before you ask.

@Nana

*She roughly pushes nana away*

Get off me brat!

I don't deal with kids.
Hillock
F-For real?!
I... I guess if I don't remember... there's no way it is on my subcounscious...
Thank you anyways, Takane.
*Bows*
Ene
*Glances at Aitome*

This is my shop.

Don't expect me to do much for you.

Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome goes up to Ene

Hello? You seem to be the owner of this place.What is it that you do here?
Nana-chan
Ah!

*Nana hits the ground*

Ow! *sniff* hurts...

*tears form in her eyes*
Kazuya
>Yes

*Kazuya walks in a steadfast pace towards the group, going straight to Nana and hugging her*

You did good, little one. Don't worry about it.
Aitome_Korichi
*Aitome turns to Nana-chan

Hey are you okay?
Tatsuya
*he laughs* Kid if I were sharing my issues we'd be here all day. And Hill you should talk to someone who actually gives a crap... He can't fix it but Philemon would know if your memory has been messed up, and possibly how it's been done.
Spectrum
Skyla walks in. "What's going on in here?"
Nana-chan
Daddy! *sniffle* it hurts....

*hugs Daddy*
Ene
*She raises an eyebrow at Hillock*

Why are you thanking me for wasted effort?

You must be even dumber then I thought.

*Sighs*

Just how many times do I have to explain this shit.

I give you annoying people any location you want.

That is the only explanation your getting!

Spectrum
"...Ok, I seriously want to know what's going on now."
Ene
*She laughs*

Wow Tatsuya you really think that highly of yourself.

That is sad. Maybe you should try making new friends to replace your dead ones.

*Glares at Skyla*

Business that is all.
Aitome_Korichi
Any location? Well... I can't think of any place I want to be right now. It's a shame as this place is closing down...
Kazuya
I know sweetie, but it's okay. Daddy is here now.

*He lifts her up and holds her in his arms. His face then filled with rage as he glares at Ene*

What the hell do you think you're doing!?
Nana-chan
*Buries face in Kaz's shoulder*
Ene
It was about time this damn place closed down.

I'm tired of fulfilling all your annoying request!

*Glares back at Kaz*

I was simply pushing a brat out of my personal space.

Maybe you should teach her how to behave.
Tatsuya
*he grins viciously* Hey Ene, maybe you should take your own advice? Besides I'm not really the problem here kid.
Hillock
Takane... why are you acting like this?
Ene
*She smirks*

Silly stupid Tatsuya.

I have no need for friends.

They are simply a hindrance to me and my gaming.
Kazuya
*He sighs*

Ene, you are...different.
Tatsuya
Ahh but how can you play anything mutliplayer? That's a whole range of gaming you're ignoring if you only do things alone.
Ene
*She looks at Kaz*

I assume by different you mean much better.

I have finally determined that people are unnecessary to me and now I feel much happier after doing so.
Ene
Tatsuya as if you or anyone else can keep up with me in gaming.

*She glares at him*

You should just stick to your worthless fights.
Kazuya
You looked happier when you were saying stupid things like "I'm perfect", you know?

*He keeps looking at her, but his expression slowly reverts back to his usual self*

Still, why is people unnecessary? After all, Kalib did his best to help you, you know?
Hillock
Hey Ene, why are you trying to be mean to us? You are not going to make us leave you, you know.
Ene
*She gives Kaz a grin*

I'm already happy enough!

You and your daughter are just took stupid to realize it.

I feel bad that your daughter has below average intelligence thanks to you.

*She then looks away from him*

People are unnecessary because they are too worthless to do anything.

*Her hands turn into fists*

Klib just wasted his time and energy with an issue that would have resolved itself.
Ene
*She glares at Hillock*

I am not trying to be mean.

I am simply stating how I really feel about all you!

*She pouts*

You might as well leave to not annoy me anymore.
Tatsuya
Huh uh we believe you really... Kid you're not very good at getting rid of people.
Kazuya
*He smiles*

I can understand people are happy for different reason, for example, Nana here makes me happy, my friends, Claire and Nanaka, Pascal...even being able to breathe makes me happy, so you could say I'm a pretty simple guy, I don't blame you for saying I'm stupid!

*He laughs*

And...maybe it would've resolved itself, but Kalib made that come faster...maybe if i weren't for him, you wouldn't be stading in front of us right now.
Hillock
Oh! Well, if we are all that bad, why did you kept this shop until now?
C'mon, you know you are trying. I'm not buying it.
Ene
*She looks furious*

Why do you people have to be so irritating!?

I just want to be left alone to play my games!

Are you all too dense to get that!

*She Stand up and gazes at everyone*

Yeah well maybe I would rather die then be with any of you!


Ene
I only kept the shop open for my own amusement.

You all stopped amusing me so this entire charade has become pointless.
Kazuya
*He blinks a couple of times*

If you want to be left alone...then why did you open your shop one last time? You wanted to at least say "goodbye" to everyone, didn't you? You could've just left without saying anything. What you're saying right now contradicts your actions.

*He sits Nana on the ground*

Wait here, sweetie, I'll be back soon.

*He walks towards Ene with a smile*

You don't have to lie anymore, I don't care which one is the real you, but understand that we'll do all we can to understand you Ene.
Because we want to be your friends, maybe just to play together a few times or laugh about something stupid.
Nana-chan
*sniff*

Ok Daddy...

*sits still like a good little girl*
Hillock
That's a lie: you kept this shop running because you wanted to help us.
And now, you are just trying to get rid of us because you are afraid of hurting us again.
Tatsuya
Yeah they're right. Even if you're trying to make us hate you I still don't Ene.
Ene
*She refuses to meet anyone's gaze*

*Her body begins to tremble*

I only opened this shop for the fun of it and that was it. The only reason it is open today is because it would be sad not to see my playthings one last time.

*Her eyes brim with tears*

I don't need any of you understanding me!

I just want to be left the fuck alone!

Why can't you let me have that!?

*She yells*

Why can't you all just me like any sane person would do!?
Ene
*hate
Hillock
*He looks at Ene. The he starts walking to her, and wjen he reaches her, he pats her shoulder*
Well, I don't think I can be called a sane person.
And also because we care about you. And I know you care about us.
We can't just let a member of the nexus on the road.
Tatsuya
Sane person? *He bursts out laughing* There's your problem Ene! You think we're sane that's cute, no we're much better than sane see we don't just give up! You can say what you want but you're a friend. And I never give up on my friends!
Spectrum
Skyla leaves.
Kazuya
*He hugs her*

Maybe it's because we're not sane that we do this, or perhaps it's our own idiocy that doesn't allow us to let a someone like you lie to herself.
You were honest just a moment ago, you admitted that you wanted to say goodbye.
If you didn't care about any of this, you wouldn't be crying.
Nacci
*The yelling knocks Nacci out of her thinking state.*
Resuming conversation.
... ... ...
There is an approximate 77% chance based on my intelligence and your words that you are not speaking your mind. Therefore most rational thinkers would not dislike you but instead feel the need to assist you.
Does this answer your question.
Ene
*She pushes Hill's hand away and manages to escape Kaz's hug*

*She begins to cry*

I got one more thing that might make you all hate me...

*She frantically wipes her tears*

*Broken laughter spills out of her mouth*

I'm worse then you think!

*She snaps her fingers*
Kazuya
*He rubs the back of his head*

C'mon, you're just throwing a tantrum at this point...well, it doesn't matter.
Let's what you've got, if it will really make you feel better.
Hillock
Looks like we need to take the truth out of you...
I will fight your emotions with you, Ene-chan.
Ene
(The area instantly disintegrates into a normal school building. The group stands in front of the school gate as shadows in school uniform walk past them. The day is terribly sunny and there appears to be a light breeze going around. Ene herself has changed into a school a uniform matching that of the other students.)
Tatsuya
You can't be worse than I am Ene, not unless you got the world destroyed at some point.
Kazuya
*He looks around, confused*

A school...? But why?
Hillock
Hm... a school...
And why I'm not Wolf_?
I should have changed...
Ene
*She gazes at the school with a desolate look*

This used to be the place where I was happiest.
Kazuya
I see...
It looks really nice, but...why would this make us hate you?
If anything, it only allow us to understand you a little bit better.
Hillock
Uh? You mean... before that happened?
So he must be here...
Ene
*She gives Kaz a tearful look*

Things will only get worse from here.
Ene
*She pushes past the gates*

(Suddenly the group is inside a classroom with only desks. The desk to the left only has a textbook with something written on it. while the desk to the right has a pair of headphones on it and a psp. On the board there is a message telling of a festival that is about to occur.)
Hillock
Hm... this must be the classroom...
Hillock
Ene, is he here?
Ene
*She stands by the door*

*Her gaze is fixated to the floor*

This was before my life kind of imploded.

Ene
*She glances at Hillock*

No he isn't.

You will probably see him soon.
Kazuya
It'll be fine, Ene.

*He walks towards the desk with the textbook, and tries to read what it says*

Nana-chan
*Walks up to Kaz and holds his hand*
Hillock
I see...
*He looks around, near Ene¿
Hillock
**.
Ene
OOC: I'm sorry guys but something came up and I need to leave for now. Ugh I really hate to just leave things like this but I don't have a choice. I'll be back in a hour or so.
Hillock
OOC: Ok. I can wait. Maybe I'm having dinner by then
Kazuya
OOC: Take your time, latino ghost.
Tatsuya
OOC: Hey it's cool Mish, I know how that goes.
Ene
(When Kaz opens the textbook he sees an outline of blue Ene complete with her usual outfit and smile. Above the outline is a the name Takane but with the Ene part of it circled. On the next page there is an outline of a white haired boy but the name at the top of him is scribbled out.)

(Hill finds what looks like a doctors prescription for some strong medication.)
Hillock
Hm... the illness...
Kazuya
Ene...who is this white haired boy?
Do you know him?
Ene
*Continues to watch them from the door*

*She is noticeably tense*
Hillock
*He looks back to Ene*
Hm... you are showing us this... so we can understand... right?
Kazuya
*He sighs and walks towards Ene*

Do you...want to continue?
Ene
*She looks at the floor*

I did know him.

He was a character that my ...

*She stops for a second*

*Then continues*

Friend designed for himself.
Kazuya
"Friend"?
Was he the "master" you always mention?
Hillock
No... I don't think so...
Ene
*Her eyes harden*

No he was not the master that appeared later.

He was just a friend.

*She mutters*

My best friend.

Ene
I'm just showing you this to finally get the isolation I want.

(The world once again shifts and the group is still standing in the same classroom. However the classroom is now filled with people crowding around a single tv screen. They all appear to be playing a shooting game yet the avatars on the screen are blue Ene and the white haired boy.)
Hillock
Hm...
... shall we continue, Ene?
Or do you want to talk about your ilness?
Hillock
OOC: Shit, late
Hillock
... and this is when you became an AI, no?
Ene
*She is transfixed by the screen*

My illness wasn't the one that mattered. So there is really nothing to talk about.

OOC: It's fine.
Kazuya
*Watches the screen in silence*

A game?
imtherealklib
*Kalib paces nervously before entering the shop, bag in hand.*

>Enter
Ene
No I didn't change yet.

*She continues to watch the screen*

We designed those avatars just for this game and yet the funny thing is we ended up becoming them.

*She gives a humorless laugh*

I guess our original avatars weren't good enough for this world.

I mean our original avatars didn't even realize the truth about things.
Hillock
I see...
Ene
*She notices Kalib*

Looks like another idiot has entered to witness this.

The more the merrier I guess.
Kazuya
I see.

*He crosses his arms*

This is all so confusing, but still...
imtherealklib
*Kalib smiles and scratches the back of his head as he looks around.*

Did I come at a bad time?
Nana-chan
*Nana-chan has fallen asleep*
Hillock
Agh, not now...
*He picks Nana-chan*
Kaz, do you need me to take care of her?
Kazuya
*He walks to where Nana is and takes her in his arms*

I'm sorry Nana, this must be so confusing for you too...
Ene
*She glances at Klib*

You sure did but knowing you people you will probably stay.

(The game suddenly ends and the two avatars hug each other on the screen. A black haired boy appears holding the controller that was controlling the white hired avatar.)

*She runs to block the screen*

There is nothing to see here!
Akamoto_Shinji
*silently warps in, standing in a inconspicuous space*
Hillock
OOC: The same idea, uh Kaz?
IC: Ene, what are you... oh, I see...
Ene
This must be a system malfunction.

*She is blushing a bit*

I-I think it's time for us to move to the next place...
imtherealklib
*Kalib smiles.*

Yup! I'm not leaving.

*Kalib moves to look past her.*

Sooooo what are you trying to hide?
Kazuya
*He raises an eyebrow and smirks*

I didn't know you had a "special" someone, Ene.
Ene
*She blocks Kalib's line of sight*

Nothing you dummy!

This is just a system error!
imtherealklib
*He laughs and steps back.*

Alright, I'll let this one remain a mystery.
Hillock
Heh, let's continue
Ene
I don't have a special anyone!

*She tries to look cocky while blushing*

Just a friend.

(The group now stands on a hill overlooking a small town. The school can be seen in the distance as the sun begins to set. There is a girl at the bottom of the hill attempting to reach the top. Around the group there are a bunch of scientists looking at the town as if waiting for something. The scientists appear to be ignoring the frightened girl.)
imtherealklib
*Kalib looks concerned.*

Why are they just ignoring her? She looks like she needs help!
Hillock
Hm... this place...
Ene
*She sits on the grass*

Now we wait for the end of this game.

*Her eyes glisten*

Enjoy your final glimpses of this town.
Hillock
I had a bad feeling...
imtherealklib
*Kalib sits next to her.*

What do you mean?
Kazuya
*He gazes at the small town with sadness, he then sits down close to Ene and turns to her*

This might be just my own experiences coming back but...is it going to be destroyed or something like that...?
Ene
*She watches the sunset*

You idiots what else do you think I mean.

The town is about to be turned to ash as if it never existed.

*She points at the scientists*

They are waiting to see what results they get from the explosion.

(The girl can now be seen frantically running up the hill. With an amused smile on his face one of the scientist points at her.)
Kazuya
Figures.

*He sighs with some annoyance.*

Anyone would know what an explosion does. Does that mean they were testing some kind of weapon?
imtherealklib
*Kalib's eyes grow fearful.*

What?! What do they think they're doing!? What gives them that right?!
Hillock
...
*Hillock watches in silence*
*You can see a serious look on his face*
Ene
*She looks at Kaz*

Probably ...

*She laughs*

I don't even know to this day.
Kazuya
*He rubs the back of his head*

There's nothing to be done or said, nothing but to watch.
Ene
Kalib you shouldn't worry so much.

*She frowns*

The town was all part of a game and like any game things must end.

*She looks at the town*

Everything from it's people to what occurred in it didn't matter.
imtherealklib
*Kalib looks down.*

Game or not. Everyone matters. Everyone has value..
Ene
(The girl finally makes it to the top of the hill and stands close enough to the group that they can finally tell who it is. The girl from her headphones to her clothing is an exact copy of the Ene sitting on the floor with the group. The only thing differentiating them is the look of despair on the girl's face.)

(The girl can only stand there and watch as the town suddenly goes up in flames. Fire reaches into the sky and the group is able to feel heat in the wind. Buildings can be seen crumbling in the flame and some ash reaches the surrounding area.)
Ene
*She watches the burning town with a look of acceptance*

Not everyone has value in this world.

Especially not pawns in a game they didn't even know about.
Hillock
*He is still silent*
imtherealklib
*Kalib winces at the heat.*

That's so unfair. Why? Why did this have to happen?
Kazuya
*He closes his eyes*

Even value is a subjective matter in this world, I can't say you're right or wrong, Ene.

*He open his eyes once again, watching the burning town.*

These memories of yours...Ene, did you know about this "game"?
Kazuya
Kalib, life is unfair.
They only thing we can do is learn how to cope with it and do your best.

*He sighs with sadness*
imtherealklib
*Kalib sighs.*

You're right Kaz. But to treat human life like its worthless? I can't just accept that...
Ene
No I didn't know that my town was a testing facility.

*Her hands grip the ground*

I didn't know that my life and Haruka's was a lie!

*She breathes heavily*

Just look at her.

*She points to the girl*

Ene
(The girl collapses to her knees as the town continues to burn. She appears to be stunned and unable to cry at the turn of events. Suddenly she touches her headphones in surprise.)

(The group are able to hear a message in Ene's voice saying "I'm Sorry")
Kazuya
To some, "Shadows" and "Demons" are nothing but animals to be destroyed and defeated.
Almost nobody stops to think about the value of their lives.
It's to be expected that others do the same to us.

*He places a hand on Ene's shoulder.*

I'm so sorry for this...

imtherealklib
*Kalib wipes the tears forming in his eyes.*
Hillock
*And Hillock mumbles*
Those bastatds...
Ene
*She begins to hysterically laugh*

Don't feel sorry for me!

Hate me instead!

*Tears stream down her face*

I was the only survivor of this!

Do you think that was fair!

*She yells*

Haruka should have been the one standing here!
imtherealklib
*Kalib stands up, tears staining his face.*

Enough. Is that what he would've wanted?! You to feel sorry about surviving?! I understand, I do. But we won't hate you and I'm sure he won't either Ene!
Kazuya
*His grip tightens*

I can't hate you for this, it wasn't your fault, it's the fault of those terrible men.
Do you think Haruka would've been happy if you died too? If anything, he's probably happy that you could get out.
Hillock
So you hate yourself for surviving... do you think he would had liked to see you dying instead?
I guess not...
Ene
*She tries to wipe her tears*

Thing is I didn't even survive in the end!

(The girl gets sedated by one of the scientists and is then slowly dragged away from the group.)

I was the last one remaining of a town that ceased to exist.

*Her eyes grow despondent*

And I didn't even live long enough to do anything about it!

I wasted Haruka's life!
Hillock
... you are here... so you survived...
True?
Kazuya
Is that how you became an IA?
Kazuya
OOC: Sorry, "AI"
imtherealklib
*Kalib wipes his own tears.*

You're here now Ene. You're alive, right here. Right now. Doesn't that mean anything to you? I can't imagine the pain, but you aren't alone anymore, got it?

*Kalib flashes a warm smile.*
Ene
*She shakes her head*

You guys still don't get it ...

I actually died.

(The group is suddenly in a lab filled with scientists and all sorts of paperwork. In front of them lies a glass tube containing an exact replica of ene. The replica currently has a look of absolute terror on her face and she appears to have trouble breathing. A gas can be seen spilling out from the top of the glass tube and it continues to spill as the Ene replica frantically taps on the glass.)
Hillock
... dying physicaly doesn't mean dying completly... right?
I think, thus I exist...
imtherealklib
*Kalib watches in horror.*

What...the hell?
Hillock
... they experimented with Ene, Klib...
Akamoto_Shinji
*flinches at the sight of this and mutters under his breath*

Mother would kill if she saw this....
Hillock
... then... she should explain the rest...
Ene
*She glances at Hillock*

If you wish to consider my spirit a form of existence then yes I guess I lived.

*She shrugs*

But only for about a few seconds until I became trapped in the virtual world

Kazuya
I see now.

*He looks around with a tint of disgust*

I didn't know that even in other worlds people like this were throwing away their humanity so easily...
imtherealklib
*He flinches.*

I can see that Hill...I want to know why these shit heads hold zero value for human life...!

*Kalib forms his hands into fists at his sides.*
Hillock
... because they can... like all the other bad guys who do this...
Because they can do it. They have the power of doing it.
Ene
(The replica's struggles slowly grow weaker and weaker as her body becomes hidden by the gas. Within a few seconds a dull thud can be heard from inside the glass tube. Only the two small dots of red can be seen from inside the tube. The scientists continue about their business as the replica's life finally expires.)

(They fail to notice a computer sitting next to the tube glowing a bright blue before turning off.)
Hillock
Why not then? If I can, why shouldn't?
That's what I found when I have to deal with these...
Ene
*The scientists fail to notice ...

OOC: Rip my mistake.
Ene
*She remains strangely quiet through all of this*

*Simply looking at her own death*
Hillock
It has to be difficult... I'm.sorry
Kazuya
I'm so glad Nana is not watching this...

*Looks at Ene with sadness.*

Hillock
It has to be difficult... I'm sorry
Hillock
OOC: GOD THE WIFI!
imtherealklib
*Kalib tries to approach Ene, but can't find the words, so he just stands in silence as his fists clench and drip a crimson fluid.*
Ene
*She looks at the group with a blank look*

*She gives them a empty smile*

So do you all hate the me now?

The me whose life was fake.

The me who couldn't save anyone.

The me who couldn't even live!

*Her eyes glow a bright red*

Please kill me with your hatred...

I want to see Haruka.
Kazuya
*He blinks a couple of times before smiling at her.*

No!
imtherealklib
*Kalib unfurls his fists and smiles warmly.*

I already told you how I feel. This doesn't change that. And I won't let you throw your life away.
Hillock
Sorry, not happening...
*He lools at Ene. His face is serious though*
Akamoto_Shinji
Hahaha... if you're fake then what am I?
At least you have your own soul.
Ene
Mysterious voice: Then just let me kill her.

(The lab fades away to the shop but the sound of footsteps can still be heard. The scraping of metal accompanies the footsteps.)

Mysterious voice: I don't want her to suffer anymore so I guess I will have to kill her.
imtherealklib
*Kalib looks towards the sound.*

Like Hell! I'm not going to let her go!

*He runs to Ene's side.*
Ene
*She falls to her knees*

Please just let me die ...
Kazuya
*He quickly summons Cerberus and places Nana on his back.*

Take her home, now.

*Cerberus runs out of the shop as Kazuya takes a much more serious stance.*

How rude, usually people introduce themselves before getting all "evil".
Hillock
*!*
*Hillock jumps back, and goes where Ene is. He gets in front of her, hiving her his back*
We are not alone!
imtherealklib
Ene. No, remember, I promised to save you. I'll save you from yourself if I have to!

*Kalib flashes her another smile.*
Akamoto_Shinji
*sigh*
If I help with this, it'll probably just end up doing worse....

I'll be back when the competent deal with it.

*warps away*
Hillock
Stop with the emotional help for now, we are having company!
Ene
(A pair of hands suddenly wrap around Ene and capture her in a strangle hold. Ene is lifted off the ground as a boy wearing a school uniform appears behind her. The boy's eyes are a warm brown and his smile is wide but his grip on Ene is iron tight.)

*Her face pales*

Haruka...

Hillock
He is the representation of her guilty...
*His light saber on*
And he is no friendly it seems
imtherealklib
Damn it! Let her go!

*Kalib readies his trident.*
Ene
(Haruka looks confused.)

Haruka: Why would I let her go if this is what she wants?

(His hold tightens on her.)

Haruka: I'm simply helping my friend out.
Nana-chan
*the noises and atmosphere wakes her up*

*yawn* good morning daddy....
Hillock
Ene, you have to stop this! He is not Haruka!
imtherealklib
She feels guilty, I get that. But I won't let her die. That isn't the answer!

*Kalib winces.*

Now don't make me repeat myself.
Kazuya
Wait...Haruka...!?

*Out of instinct he tries to unshealt his sword with his right hand, but is unable to do to the splin on his hand*

Crap...

*He unshealts it and holds it in a reverse grip with his left hand instead*

If she's your friend...if you trully are her friend, you will let her go.
Ene
(Ene at this point is unable to speak. Her face is pale and she is struggling for breath. Haruka continues to look at the group with an innocent smile.)

Haruka: It is because she is my best friend that I am doing this.

(He starts to laugh.)

Haruka: If anything your are the one making her suffer.

(Lightning suddenly strikes Hillock down.)

Haruka: I recomend you leave now.
Hillock
OOC: I drain elect.
Use Ice instead
Tatsuya
*Rushes in out of nowhere wearing his thief clothes* Shit sorry I'm late guys. Got a little caught up in here...

For some reason this place was filled with demons who knew? Anyways I'm pretty sure that we won't get attacked from the back. So uh what the hell is going on?
Kazuya
That laugh...that irratinality...

*He sighs as he walks towards Haruka, with his sword ready to strike at any moment*

Something tell me you're not a nice guy, I dunno why.
imtherealklib
*A fire roars to life in Kalib's eyes.*

I said. Let. Her. Go.

*Kalib begins marching towards Haruka.*
Tatsuya
*He draws his sword and moves toward Haruka from the side* I'm not quite sure who you are but if Kaz thinks you're a problem you must be.
Nana-chan
Bad White hair guy! Leave computer girl alone!
Hillock
OOC: Ineed to sleep. So yeah, I'm not there anymore
Tatsuya
*He glances at Nana* Hey kiddo maybe you should leave, I don't think this is going to be a very nice place for long.
Ene
(He looks directly at Ene's face.)

Haruka: I'm sorry Takane but it appears that people are trying to stop your wish.

(He let's her go. Ene limply drops to the ground with terrible marks around her neck. )

Haruka: Looks like you will have to wait until I deal with them.

(He stands in front of Ene and sends blots of pure electricity toward the group.)
imtherealklib
Leonidas, your shield!

*Kalib guards the bolt launched at him using Leonidas' shield, flinching at the overwhelming electricity.*

Heh. Shoulda worn rubber gloves.

*He looks at Ene.*

You're going to pay...I hope you know that...

*Kalib charges at Haruka with his trident ready to strike at Haruka's shoulder.*
Tatsuya
*Apollo rushes forth and blocks the bolts as a few burn marks appear on him and Tatsuya* It'll take more than a little lighting to hurt us. *He pulls out his hand cannon and shoots 3 ice rounds at his chest* Ice tends to work against electric let's see how it does.
Kazuya
Persona.

*Kusanagi appears in front of Kazuya and takes the hit as he keeps walking forward. He winces at the pain but doesn't stop*

If you really think that death is the solution to something like this, to her pain, then you're not better than those mad men that toyed with so many lives.
Nana-chan
*Nana covers herself with her arms, but is surprised when the impact never comes*
Ene
(Haruka easily captures Kalib's trident with his right hand. The ice rounds from Tatsuya hit him directly at his chest but they only serve to push him slightly back. With Kalib's trident still in his hand he manages to lift it with Kalib up. He then tosses both Kalib and his trident aside as if swatting a fly.)

Haruka: Why would I pay if I am giving her exactly what she wants?

(He holds out his hand and smiles.)

Haruka: Takane I am in need of help.

(An axe suddenly appears in his hand and he charges at Tatsuya intending to swing the axe down on him.)

Haruka: In the end we all have to die sometime.
Ene
*She is in a semi-conscious state on the floor.*

*Her breathing is shallow and the marks on her neck have begun to bruise*
Tatsuya
*His gun vanishes in blur as he draws his blade and blocks the strike with it. Apollo turns around and sends a massive blast of flames over them both which wash over Tatsu harmlessly* Don't to close to the sun asshole.
imtherealklib
*Kalib flies into a wall, slightly dazed, he falls to the ground. He slowly gets to his feet.*

Okay. Fair enough. Didn't think this would be easy...wait...

*Kalib smiles.*

So that's how it is....alright let's do this.

Leonidas, Spartan Roar!

*Prismatic lights covers the party, ATK/DEF/SPD up.*
Kazuya
Vorpal Blade!

*Kusanagi launches forward to Haruka's direction, aiming for the axe and his legs. Kazuya runs at him and follows him closely, attempting to swing his sword at him, aiming for his back*

Her death is not something you will decide!
Ene
(The flames wash over Haruka and even ignite some parts of his uniform. Yet he appears unfazed and only widens his smile.)

Haruka: Your flames are kind of hot but I already died by fire before. See...

(He absorbs the flames on his body and continues bearing down his axe on Tatsuya using his full strength. Upon noticing Kaz his left hand lets go of the axe and captures Kusanagi's blade. However Kaz's sword manages to hit him from behind creating a slash upon his body.)

Haruka: Takane prove to your friend here that he is wrong about your desires.

(Ene's breath grows weaker as the wound on Haruka's back is instantly healed within the span of a second. )

Haruka: See she really wants to die and she gave me the right to be her executioner. I'm only doing what good friends do!
Nana-chan
Stop it! Stop hurting computer girl to make you better!
Nana-chan
*Nana runs to Ene and begins shaking her*
WAKE UP COMPUTER GIRL! WAKE UP!
Tatsuya
*He swings his blade down onto Haruka's right arm trying to slice it off as Apollo blurs into Hyperion and casts Salvation on Ene* Fine if you won't die I'll just have to cut you down till you can't fight back. And I'm not going to let her die, I'm not letting anyone die without a fight.
imtherealklib
*Kalib sneaks over to Ene while Haruka is occupied.*

Leo, Thermopylae's Vigor.

*The Spartan appears and a wave of healing light washes over Ene.*

Look, Ene...Ane, whoever is listening. You aren't guilty. I don't know why fate had you be the only survivor, but this isn't what Haruka would want, especially if he really cared about you. So don't be so hard on yourself.

*Kalib leaves the small bag of candy in her hand before he gets back into the fray.*
Kazuya
Wait...that heal...?

*He jumps back as Kusanagi disappears. "So it's just like that replica, which there's a limit. Great." He thinks to himself as blue flames cover his body*

Kusanagi, Vorpal Blade!!

*Kusanagi rushes at Haruka aiming for his limbs, as Kazuya rushes at him with his sword, attempting a downward slash aimed to his head.*
Ene
(Haruka meets Tatsuya's blade with his own axe. The resounding clang of the two weapons vibrates through the shop. By choosing to defend Haruka is left open to all of Kazuya's strikes. The vorpal blade produces massive slices all over his body and the downward slash at his head procures a massive cut across his face. Yet he is still smiling?)

Haruka: Don't you all know that everything is destined to die at some point. Takane has only been delaying the inevitable and she knows it.

(The wounds remain on him yet he is still able to function perfectly well.)

Haruka: It is time for Takane to join the rest of us pawns in the burning town she left behind. We all miss her dearly especially me.

(He electrifies his axe sending waves of electricity directly into Tatsuya's sword. He then pushes Tatsuya back and swings his axe down into the floor sending pure electricity throughout the area. A few of the shop's monitors blow up as they are overrun by electrical currents.)
Ene
*The marks on Ene's neck heal and her breathing becomes normalized*

*She groans as Nana shakes her*

*She then mumbles*

I am to blame.

Haruka please take me.
Nana-chan
*Nana absorbs all the electricity within 2 yards of her and Ene*
imtherealklib
*Kalib is shocked and just smirks, smiling through the pain.*

Zzzzzzzt! GAH! Hah...ah...
Not gonna happen Ane! I'm not going to lose you to yourself! I'm going to do what I can to help you!

*Kalib marches forward towards Haruka, the flames in his eyes burning brighter.*
Tatsuya
*He winces as the electric currents flow into him but is relatively unharmed* Tch good thing Apollo is resistant to lighting. You may have died by burning but how about nukes? *Apollo's fists glow with Nuclear light as he unleashes a flurry of blows at Haruka*
Kazuya
Of course we will all die, but just taking her life like this is nothing but quicken an end that will not come in a long time!!

*He jumps into the air to avoid the electricity and his body appears to be charging some kind of magic.*

But for now, go, Sword Dance!

*The sword moves in an elegant way as it swiftly slashes at Haruka.*
Ene
(He hears Ene's voice.)

Haruka: Don't worry Takane I will soon make things right. Just you -

(He is instantly interrupted by a fully of blow from Apollo. Each of the blow lands on him and when he finally manages to catch one his form flickers a bit. With the caught blow he is able to throw Apollo back only to be slashed once again by swords. This time he willingly takes he willingly take the blow allowing for it to slash across his torso.)

(At this point his form is terribly bruised with a massive cute across it. This does not bother him in the slightest.)

Haruka: I am already used to pain you know. When I was alive I was constantly suffering from it so at this point your blows means nothing.

(He lifts up his axe and all the electricity from the shop flows into it. By the time he brings it back down the axe is almost impossible to see with all the electricity coursing through it. He looks at the group from the glare of the light.)

Haruka: I am afraid this is the end friends. No more guilt and deceit for Takane anymore. Only a painless death.

(He swings the axe down in Ene's direction sending a massive ark of electricity toward her. The electricity destroys every part of the shop blocking it as it charges at her.)
Ene
*Ene brazenly runs past Nana and jumps in front of the arc*

*Her eyes look blank and she has a smile on her face*

Finally I get to end.
imtherealklib
Like Hell!

*The fire reaches a peak in Kalib's eyes.*

Leonidas give me a hand!

*Leonidas appears and tosses Kalib in front of the blast.*

I won't let you die, NOT LIKE THIS! PHALANX OF THE KING!

*Kalib gets into a defensive stance as he's covered in an aura that reduces damage and increases defense.*

You won't get past me!
Nana-chan
NO!
*Nana stands in front of the blast, absorbing most of it and taking the rest*

GAH!

*The blow knocks her back and she hits the floor*
Kazuya
*Once he lands, he immediately rushes at Haruka with his sword in hand, as magic violently emanates from his body and Kusanagi overlaps with his sword. He slashes at Haruka with an unmatched speed.*

Lightspeed Slash!!