Chapter 4
It was yet another day that Yonuro had to go to school. However, this time around, she couldn't leave Ramael behind, so an idea crossed her mind. "What if I have you inside my school bag?" Yonuro slightly murmured.
Ramael- Well, one way or another we will have to be close. The bond we have made might loosen if we are far away, not to mention the fact that someone esle may see me if you were to leave me behind. So, yeah, I don't think we have much of a choice...
Yonuro- Mhm!
Ramael- Oh, boy...
A few moments later, Yonuro arrived at Samei's. Upon seeing her, she smiled and then waved at her. In return, after closing the door, Samei gave back the gesture with a long smile.
Samei- 'Morning Yonuro! You seem really excited. What happened?
Yonuro- Good morning, Samei! It's nothing, really. I just had quite the motivation for School!
Samei was a bit doubtful about that though.
Samei- Really...? Did you, out of all people, want to attend school that much? But you despise it, don't you?
Yonuro- HeheHe.. I want to improve my grades, you see...
Samei- Hm... alright then.
Samei gave her the benefit of the doubt and then tried to get on the bike.
But once again, something seemed really off.
Samei- Um, Yonuro... What on earth do you have inside your bag?! Not only is it crampy for two people on the same bike, but you brought so much stuff on top of that? It's impossible to go to school like that!
Yonuro- I just...Um.. I brought all of my fucki— lovely books with me today. Sorry about that...
Samei- Don't worry 'bout it. Go ahead. I'll go to school on foot.
Yonuro- I'm sorry Samei...
Samei shook her head and reassured her.
Samei- It's okay, I'll be fine. See ya later!
And after that Yonuro stopped the bike for a moment and said to herself "Phew! That was a close one, Ramael... "
She then resumed her fast paced pedalling.
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A few minutes later, math class started. The teacher started talking and everyone had their utmost attention on him, except for someone in particular who was leisurely taking a nap...
Teacher- So, you byfactor the unknown X on both sides of the equation, then you divide by X minus one... and ehm... gosh, Yonuro? What are you doing?
Awoken abruptly from her nap, Yonuro panicked quite a bit.
Yonuro- EHM... What am I doing?!
Teacher- Are you sleeping in class for real now? Aren't you aware of how much your grades have dropped since last year? You need to stay focused or else you might have to retake the class.
Yonuro clapped her hands as if asking for the teacher's mercy and shouted.
Yonuro- Sumimasen! sumimasen! (I'm sorry x2) I'll try harder!
When the class ended, Yonuro sat on a spacious bench, in the school yard. She sighed and then heard Ramael's voice.
Ramael- You got quite scolded there, didn't you? Hahaha, nice one Yonuro. But jokes aside, I can understand how hard it is to manage with your current lifestyle... Attending school while having to think about and do so much else is quite excruciating.
Yonuro- Yeah, it's so fucking tough... What if somebody sees you? I'd be done for...
Ramael- Yeah, we've got to be careful.
Then, steadily marching forward, Samei approached her.
Samei- Hi again Yonuro!
Yonuro- Hey...
Samei- You're acting really strange lately, aren't you? I heard you fell asleep in class and... again... what's with the bag all the time? Do you wear it in the school yard, too?
With a fake wry smile on her face, Yonuro tried to brush off the comment.
Yonuro- It's just that my lunch's in here as well ...
And as she said that in a stressful way, she knew that Samei would learn her secret if that kept going... Therefore, she attempted to go to class to leave her suspicious bag.
Yonuro- Excuse me, but I'm gonna go————
As she was panicking, she tripped and fell on the ground. An injury or a wound was not what worried her. There was a more serious problem than that. The bag she was wearing on her back came off and Ramael was now inside the field of view of many of her classmates.
Yonuro- AHH!!!! Nooo....
Samei's eyes glimmered with excitement when she finally learned Yonuro's secret.
Samei- Oh, so that's what you were hiding! Ehm? What's that? I haven't seen this material used in any sewing I've done before.. OH HO HO! I want to examine it closely HE HE HE..
With a diabolic expression on her face, Samei was about to snatch Ramael from the ground.
At that moment, though, Yonuro needed to act. She shouted her next statement so loudly that everyone in the vicinity could clearly hear her.
Yonuro- I.. Um... I JUST HAVE THIS BLANKET WITH ME ALL THE TIME AND I BRING IT TO SCHOOL AS A GOOD LUCK CHARM! Hah Hah! (...)
As Ramael's voice was only audible to Yonuro, she said.
Ramael- A what? A BLANKET?! Are you out of your mind?! (...)
Yonuro- SHHH!
Samei- Um...? Okay then... Anyway, I see. I see. It must mean a lot to you, so I won't tamper with it... sadly... Hahaha!
The face that Samei made earlier was not of bad intent. However, a truly demonic stare was made by a Girl watching from far away. Not at the girls' reactions and funny gestures. But at the Angelic Veil that stood between them...
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A few hours later...
School had finished and the two girls were returning home...
Yonuro- I'll probably be on my way then...
Samei- Well, I am not done yet. I'm gonna buy a hair band and a couple of hairclips from that store over there.
As she said that, Samei let free of her old hair band that was holding her golden hair in a ponytail. Immediately after, Yonuro said in amazement.
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Yonuro- Wow, you look so different without your ponytail.
Samei made a wry smile before responding.
Samei- Haha.. So, yeah. I'll be going that way of the crossroads then. Bye!
Yonuro- Okay. See ya later!
The wind was blowing like crazy. No voice could be heard from any pedestrian. Only the sound of cars, buses, and lorries that often crossed the road.
However, Yonuro sensed that something was not right. It was like a presentiment that something was about to happen. She stopped walking the second she heard this loud familiar scream coming from a girl on the other side of the crossroads. At that moment, Yonuro realised what was actually going on. A car was about to hit Samei...
As Yonuro looked back and saw the uncontrollable car go past the crossroads, something really unexpected happened. It was like time that flows endlessly...
Had come to a stop. Yonuro could feel everything and freely do as she pleased. She could move so fast as if time had frozen. And then... She saved her friend, Samei.
Samei was unconsious in Yonuro's arms. The shock she felt was enough to shut her down completely. Yonuro looked at her friend and then at her own two trembling hands and said in bafflement
Yonuro- What did I just do?! I—I saved, Samei?! I was over there and now... What on earth happened?
Ramael thought "Phew! Thank god she managed to use her powers... That's only the start though. She also needs to learn how to control them..."
Ramael- You activated my powers, Yonuro. My Angelic Veil's distinct ability... That's how you were able to save her.
Yonuro was still startled and couln't fully understand what was going on.
Nevertheless, since her friend was still lying down the pavement in complete shock, she called an ambulance that soon arrived at the scene. Yonuro explained what happened, while ommiting the part about powers and whatnot. An assistant nurse nodded and took Samei to the hospital.
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A few days later...
Sunday morning, 11:00 AM
In Yonuro's room, a distorted voice could be heard. "YoOnuroooo YoooNurO.... YonnnuRooo...."
Ramael- YONURO! Wake up already!
She was finally awake. As it seems, Ramael woke her up on a Sunday morning... The thing is that Yonuro always sleeps till 2:00 PM on Sundays. So the reason should be important.
Yonuro- Ugh... What's going on now? Can't I sleep a bit more..?
Ramael- No, we've got a lot to do today.
Yonuro- Yeah, like sleeping , dreaming, slacking off... grn* (she fell asleep again)
Ramael shook her head and said "Oh my god..."
She then launched herself at Yonuro's head to wake her up.
Yonuro- Ahh! Okay! Okay! I'll get up!
Ramael- So, as you noticed the other day, you've got a few special abilities because of our Angelic Bond. But the frequency of activation of your powers is clearly inconsistent. And that needs to change. You have to be able to control it to some degree. So I thought about practicing! What do you think...? (...) Errr—
Yonuro's death glare gave Ramael the creeps.
Yonuro- Seriously?! Did you just wake me up on a Sunday morning in order to exercise?!
She deeply sighed while lowering her shoulders and then looked at Ramael with an irritated yet exhausted expression.
Ramael- But, you must get used to it... Please! Give it a try at least!
Yonuro's hair was a mess, she was in her pajamas, her eyesore made her vision blurr, but she stood her ground and...
Yonuro- 'right, what do I do?
Ramael- Oh! Perfect! Well, you must concentrate your thoughts onto your limbs. Try to believe that you can do it. The same thing you did the other day.
Yonuro was confused because she didn't know what she did back then, when she saved Samei's life. She bit her lips, shook her head in confusion and asked Ramael to be more specific.
Yonuro- I still don't follow.
Ramael- My Angelic Veil's power is one that lets its bearer be filled with Holy Energy. The most common use of this power is that you can move extraordinarily fast. The power also enhances your senses and reflexes but it comes with a drawback, revolving around its efficiency, so it should be used wisely.
With my veil, getting caught by someone is nearly impossible, or even getting hit if you are skilled enough. So let's start with um... this. Focus on trying to reach that carton of milk over there really fast. Concentrate on quickly grabbing it.
Yonuro- (focusing immenslely) Uhhhh... Mhmmmm.. Ahhhhhhh! Nah, its no use. Are we done?
Ramael- Come on! You can do better than that! Try again.
Again and again. She just couldn't do it.
Ramael- Okay. Let's try something else. I am going to drop your phone and you'll have to catch it. Otherwise, it'll break! So focus...!
Yonuro- Okay, yeah. (...) Wait, WHAT?
Then, Yonuro clenched her hand into a fist before saying NOOO!
She felt some sort of speldid energy seep into her body. And then...
————She grabbed the falling phone insanely fast.
Ramael- Yoo hoo! Nice one!
Yonuro- Did I do it? Oof, that was quite hard...
Ramael- It needs some practicing, but I'm sure you can do it!
Yonuro- Okay, are we done?
Ramael- Yeah why?
Yonuro then used her power of immense speed to return to her bed and sleep...
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Chapter 5
A month later...
Ramael- Good job Yonuro! You've gotten a lot better at this.
Yonuro- Thanks!
Ramael- Now let's try punching the target 4 times in a second.
Particles of sweat ran down Yonuro's cheek, as she then used her right hand to wipe them off.
Yonuro- Oof, it's gonna be fucking hard...
But she did it. Her performance was outstanding.
Ramael- Alright, enough training for today.
Yonuro grabbed a small bottle of water and chugged it down in one go. She took a few loud and quick breaths before saying
Yonuro- It's really effective fighting in this way. Samei did a great job.
Ramael- Yeah! Without it, the use of our powers would be kinda rough, but now we can also factor in teamwork!
The previous day
Samei- Hey, Yonuro!
Yonuro- Hello there, Samei!
Samei- Shall we go?
Yonuro nodded in confirmation.
Samei and Yonuro had planned to go shopping on a friday afternoon. Ramael was as always inside Yonuro's bag, still kept a secret from Samei.
Ramael- By the way, Yonuro, aren't you gonna tell your friend about me? Sooner or later she'll find out. So let's explain things calmly when the time's right, okay? ———
Yonuro- (whisper) Leave this to me.
Yonuro- Um Samei, d' you remember that blanket I had at school? Well, it's actually an Angelic Veil from an other world that has the soul of an Angel in it and talked to me just now! Awesome?
Samei dropped her bag when she heard what Yonuro said. She was dumbfounded and couldn't respond...
Samei- Whh— WHHH— WHAAAA— WHAAAAAAT?
Ramael- Holy shit... What on EARTH did you just do, YONUROOOO!!!!!
Yonuro- (whispering to Ramael) Did I say something inappropriate? I didn't swear, did I?
And after that, Yonuro explained in detail what she knew about her objective, her powers, about Ramael and the Angels. Samei wouldn't move an inch while Yonuro was explaining everything.
She told her about how Samei was truly saved, her powers, and how she met Ramael. More importantly, she said that the World will be destroyed in time, if she doesn't get Ramael back to the Lingering world.
Ramael then made clear that they must acquire a way of teleporting to other Realms, the Pendant of Immortality. As she pointed out, that item is found in the Underworld.
Therefore, that's where they initially have to go. Ramael also told her about that dangerous Girl that tore her Angelic Veil off, and with a long face, she said that their journey is a really tough one...
Samei- Okay. Yeah. Yeah. I understand... So that's why you were acting so sussy lately. But if you encounter enemies, how on earth are you going to fight your way through? While using your powers, won't you like... drop Ramael while running or something?
Yonuro and Ramael looked at each other, because they realized that Samei's comment was simple but really valid. In a fight where they would need each other's help, it wouldn't be feasible to cooperate well and win.
Yonuro- Yeah, you're right. It wouldn't work out that well...
Ramael- Well, we didn't really... think about that... like· at all. (0_0 face)
Yonuro- Hm... If only she could like stick with me while moving and detach when needed...
Samei then came up with a brilliant idea.
Samei- Oh! I got it! You haven't forgotten about my sewing skills, have you? They shall finally come in handy! Mawhahaha!
Ahem* I will make you an outfit or.. no.. I'll make you a ray of discreet mettalic catchers that can be attached to an outfit that you desire, which will be able to open and close. In a way, they should work like safety pins.
In other words, you will be able to have your blanket, or ehm... Angelic Veil was it? attached to a desired top and when needed detached from it. Therefore, It will be super useful in combat or in a difficult situation you must escape from.
Yonuro- Yeah like a real cloak that can attach and detach. Sounds amazing, Samei!
Samei- Okay, so lets go to our planned shopping first and then we'll buy the necessary materials for that afterwards.
Yonuro- Okay then. When we're all finished, let's meet at your place.
Samei- Mhm!
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When they finished shopping they arrived at Samei's.
Samei- So, can I talk to Ramael or is it only possible for you to converse with her?
Realizing that it was indeed possible Yonuro said
Yonuro- Oh, actually you can. Come here.... Let me touch you...
Samei- WHAA!
Yonuro was holding the tip of Ramael's body and used it to touch Samei's cheek.
Yonuro- So now you will be able to talk to her, right Ramael?
Ramael- Yes, pretty much.
Samei was really surprised to witness a supposed clothing material talking.
Samei- WOOOOOOO! A TALKING CLOAK! THAT'S SICK!
Ramael- Please, call me by my name, Ramael.
Samei- AH, OK RAMAEL... You SURE look INTERESTING... let me CHECK you OUT!
Ramael- AHHHHH stooop it Sameeeei! Ahhh haha, It tickles!
Samei- Goochie, Goochie, Goo! Alright, That's enough. Phew... Now let's get to work.
Samei put on a more serious expression.
Samei- Yonuro, make a hole in here and then cover it up with this small mettalic catcher.
Yonuro- Uhm, like this?
Samei- Yeah perfect. So, now, I will pass this string through the other side of the catcher and... nice! First one done!
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An hour later...
Yonuro- Oof, it was really fucking hard, but we did it. High five!
Samei- Yeah. fine work!
The sound of two hands hitting one another resounded in the room.
Yonuro- And now, the moment of truth... come here Ramael!
Even though she was happy about it, Ramael seemed a bit hesitant and scared at first. But she couldn't go back now.
*clack* Everything worked out in the end and Yonuro's body was covered in the glossy, light purple color of Ramael...
She was now wearing Ramael as a Cloak that could attach or detach whenever needed. It was the transparent purply colour of Ramael that matched the color of Yonuro's eyes and went outstandingly well with her long white hair. She was so beautiful that Samei was at a loss for words.
And then Yonuro said "
Yonuro- Perfect! Good job, everyone!
Seeing her that happy, Ramael couldn't help but drop a few tears of joy on the floor...
(How that happens is a mystery we will never figure out.)