I didn’t know where I ended up, but something inside me didn’t feel right, then beside me, a girl appeared. “Armani, very good to see you…” I said, and she smiled. “I came as soon as I could, I am your Guardian after all…” She said with a laugh. She came and hugged me, her warmth comforted me a lot more than it has in a long time. “Leviathan is in critical condition…” I said, and her face darkened. She quickly pulled away, hiding her face, “How …?” she asked, but I couldn’t sense what tone she was using. “Dragon fire…” I replied, and her face lit up again, “Very well…” she said, looking up at the sky. “We should find a place for you to hide… Just in case…” Armani said, and I nodded.

(Few Weeks Later)

“A Gala…. Are you crazy?!?!” Armani shouted, “That is the worst idea, you're supposed to be laying low not showing up to one of the biggest events in the entire world…!” and she was right, but I couldn’t resist. Awkwardly again, Moonflower appears “He’s the next ruler of the Fourth Gate. So, he has to come, plus I want to catch up…” She said, and Armani scowled harshly at her. I hear growling and realize it's coming from Ebony. “Armani chill, it’ll be ok…” I said, concerned about what Ebony could do to her. “Well, I think it is a terrible idea Argus…” Armani said, crossing her arms and looking away. As long as I have known Armani, she was clearly bad-tempered. “When is this damn Gala…” Armani said with a hiss. “Two days. The only suit we have left matches my dress… ” Ebony said, and I felt slightly better about that. “Argus you’re not going…Especially if… she's there…” Armani said glaring at Ebony. “You can come as well…” I suggested, and Armani shook her head. “Well I’m going, either way, you can come or not but I’m going with Ebony whether you like it or not…” I told her, and Armani clenched her fist and disappeared. “Yoriichi, come out I know you’re there.” Ebony says and a man in his mid-twenties or thirties walked out from behind the pillar Ebony was leaning against, smiled at her, and said, “Your ears are as sharp as ever my Lady.” Ebony smiles back, “It’s good to see you too old friend.” I looked rapidly back and forth between them both. I had never met this guy but Ebony seemed to know him well. My heart sank, and jealousy made my blood boil. “Argo, I was Yoriichi’s guide through Hell. Don’t worry. He’s thirty-nine, I’m twenty-five.” Ebony says with a small laugh. I relaxed, blushing slightly so I turned my head.

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