Xenoblade Chronicles 2: The New Future

Chapter 3: Coincidence... or Fate?

Credit goes to the original artist.

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2 weeks have passed since the incident with Pyra.
Elizabeth has been very concerned about me. She was worried that the events could happen again.

There were a few times that I wanted to tell her about the weird flashbacks I had, and how come I knew Pyra's name before she could properly introduced herself.
But... I was afraid. I didn't want to drag Elizabeth into my mess. The only outcome I could see was confusion - nothing positive.
Perhaps she knew something, but that is just having false hopes for something inexplicable.

Putting my worries aside, I'm honestly happy with the place I'm currently living. Elizabeth's home is such a nice place. She and her mother are the sweetest girls I have ever met.

Also, Fate's Hub resumed operations. I have been helping Elizabeth with the cooking.
In the first day, I met Jennifer, whose the chef of the restaurant.
She had the potential of becoming a top level chef, but she lacked the resources to go to a better place to improve her skills.

I taught her some neat tricks I learned back in Mor Ardain. And even she taught me how to cook new recipes. We became friends really fast.

Fate's Hub started growing quickly. The clients were pleased with the food and the menu's variety - heck, we even had some frequent clients.

Eventually, Jennifer's cooking skills bested mine. I wanted to keep up but she beat me everytime.

Today, we saw Pyra again. Elizabeth was worried that the same incident could happen again. She hurried to attend her but she found me talking to her without any problem.

"Hello Pyra. Good to see you again." I said.

"Hello Kevin. It is also good to see you too! I'm glad to see that you are in good health." She replied smiling.

"Oh thanks lady!" I replied smiling too.

"Say, what do you want to order?" I asked.

Pyra then ordered 3 meat combos and a ration of cloud sea crab sticks.
She was the only customer for the moment, so while we dispatched her order she sat on a chair waiting patiently.

Elizabeth approached and greeted Pyra with a big smile.

"Oh hello Pyra!" Elizabeth said.

"Hey Elizabeth!" Pyra replied.

"How have you been?" Elizabeth asked.

"Recently? A bit busy. But everything else is good and dandy." Pyra answered.

"Good to know everything is going well for you." Elizabeth asked.

"Thanks! Also, I have been hearing rumours that your restaurant is quite famous around here. You have been doing well too." Pyra replied with a smile.

"Oh thank you!" Elizabeth said and then bowed to show her gratitude.

"You know, originally I was going to show my friends this place. But... Let's say my sister didn't want to come and my other friend is currently resting from the job we had today." Pyra said.

"Oh?" Elizabeth said. She pulled the chair in the opposite side of the table where Pyra was sitting and then sat down.

"Is that boy from before your friend?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yes, he is." Pyra replied.

"So the rumours are true." Elizabeth said and looked down and started fiddling with her fingers.

"Oh?" Pyra felt a bit confused.

Elizabeth just blushed a little and told Pyra the truth.

"Well... Thing is, I saw your emerald core crystal. I didn't realize you were the Aegis until the next day. And, frankly, I never expected the Aegis to come and actually order food. I'm very honored to have you here. I wouldn't be able to suppress my excitement if your driver came here too." Said Elizabeth.