Cornerstone. The one place within Veith that has drastically changed. Before, there was a giant tree planted in the middle of this floating island. The island harbored extremely rich soil which birthed vibrant plants unlike any other land throughout Veith. The island also bared the origin of several fundamental elements of Veith; it was here where the Tolvian Creed became the rules of the world. And it was the birthplace of the omnipotent tree, Tolvia; the tree that formed not only Veith as a whole, but directly gave birth to Gemini.

Unlike the other Integras whom were naturally born from the womb, he was born as a young child from a budding sprout in Tolvia's branch. Able to speak and reason only moments after birth. And with his own father dispersed among both Earth and Veith, all that remained was the shallow crater where he once grew. The pain from the day he dispersed still ached within Gemini.

Now, the bodies of the four Integras rested near the crater. With the healing power granted by Tolvia, Gemini healed the stab wounds present in each of their chests. Though it did not change that they were remained lifeless. They needed a proper burial but Gemini decided it would be best to have them laid before Tolvia's resting ground. If by any chance they could live again, this was where they should be resurrected.

Gemini looked upon each of the warriors. There had to be a way to bring them back. He needed their help protecting Veith.

He fell on his knees. This was a desperate plea. There were no more words to be said to soften this situation. No more people could make this better. He needed a miracle. He pressed his hands on his chest as he felt a warm sensation. He knew exactly what it was. Unbeknownst to the Integras, one book was embedded in him that emanated a portion of Tolvia's power in him. Though it was a result from his mistake during the Tolvian Rift, this book could still be utilized someway. Maybe, just maybe this piece could summon Tolvia's presence. It happened once before, and he needed it to happen again.

"Tolvia," Gemini said, closing his eyes. "Father, you know better than I do that this has gone horribly wrong. My dearest friends-the ones you've entrusted me with have perished. They fought valiantly by my side. Yet, the one who used to be one of us has turned and has destroyed everything.

"Why is this happening? What's causing Drexel to be the way he is? You chose him yourself to be one of the Integras! Why!? Didn't you know how he would turn out?"

He hit the ground with his fist. "Forgive me for my boldness, but please. I know a part of you is inside of me. Just like you are inside the young child. That essence I can feel burning from the inside out. Please, answer me."

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Gemini sighed and stood up. "It's no use. The only time Tolvia spoke is when he was whole."

He walked to the edge of the floating island. It was hard to believe this existed long before he was entrusted as sole overseer of Veith, which was a weight of responsibility to be sure. Yet, because of the Integras, he never felt the task fell all on his shoulders. And for that, he wanted things back to the way they were. Back, if not better.

A warm tinge erupted in his chest. "Don't give up so soon," a voice said.

Gemini eyes shot open holding his chest tighter. "T-Tolvia?"

"It is I. Why are you so downtrodden, dear son?"

Gemini shook his head. "Tolvia? What's going on?"

"Everything you want to know I cannot say, but I can provide some insight."

Gemini sighed and sat down. Great. At least this is progress. "Alright, I'm ready to listen."

"You see these warriors before you?"

"Yes."

"None of them are truly dead. Their bodies are but sleeping. Their essence has not truly died."

Gemini was puzzled. "Sleeping? They were impaled and have no life force in them! How are they sleeping?"

"Patience son. You've seen the other world, yes? And how the people there connect to here?"

"Yes, yes I have. What are you getting at?"

"These warriors are composed from the emotions that emit from the Earth. The patience that lay in each person in Patrice. The strength that comes from within is inside Barum. The persistence to keep pushing is found in Weis. And the longsuffering to fight to the end inside of Frey."

"I see. So, as long as those emotions exist strong enough on Earth, they can still live?"

"Indeed."

Gemini was ready to jump for joy but then raised an eyebrow. "But, how can we bring them back?"

"Their souls are hidden elsewhere. They exist still within Veith."

"Great. Where can I find them? And what about the girl with part of you inside her? And the girl I just met?"

There was a great silence. "I do not know. My reach is no longer across all of Veith. I can only reach so far and recall so much as of now because of the part of me that you've absorbed. Retrieve the other books and their key counterparts and more will be revealed."

"Right." Well, it almost seemed too good to be true to find out this much so far.

"But with what you have, you know what to do. Save my fellow children. I'm depending on you."

The warmth in his chest mellowed down to a tingle. Gemini shook his head as he paced around Cornerstone. The two girls still bugged him. They both noticed him while on Earth, but he could access one's dream counterpart and the other he couldn't see at all. He did touch Mason's hand and not Cassie's. Was that what he needed to do all along to see the girl's dream? And it possibly only occurred since he had Tolvia's Book of Love within him. Barum didn't see anything when touched by others from Earth.

And since Cassie was captured, he wondered did she still exist on Earth. If so, he may be able to find where Drexel has her by trying to touch her once more. He pulled out the remaining three books: Joy, Peace, and Faith. It was time to find her once more. And possibly a certain psychologist's touch could help.