(3RD POV)
[The atmosphere... has just turn into awkwardness. And it's also got tense after Musashi heard what Ayaka just said to Lumine.]
Musashi: "You... want to fight Lumine... just to gain my service?"
[Ayaka went silent. It's not part of her plan. She wish to challenge Lumine for a fight without being noticed by Musashi.]
Musashi: "W-Why did you go this far? I mean... If you want my service or something, i'll be glad to help."
Kamisato Ayaka: "...I..."
[Lumine swiftly stands between Ayaka and Musashi just to make sure no one will get hurt. And not to mention, Paimon starts to worry.]
Paimon: "Um... Paimon knows Ayaka is really fond of Slime's Lover. But, this is really unnecessary!"
Lumine: "Y-Yeah! I also feel the same, Ayaka! There's no need for us to fight against each other just because of Musashi!"
[But, Ayaka shakes her head. She looks at Lumine with soft and yet sad smile.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "It's... not that easy for me, Lumine-san."
Lumine: "What?"
[Ayaka looks back at the confused Musashi.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "I know well... When the time comes... You all will leave Inazuma to continue on your journey... And it means... you will leave me, Musashi."
[Musashi's face turns gloom after Ayaka said those words. What Ayaka said... is nothing to the truth.]
Musashi: "...That's... not wrong."
Kamisato Ayaka: "...And i've been thinking hard... About how to prevent that..."
[And the atmosphere... turns even gloomier than before. Ayaka sighed sadly, and...]
Kamisato Ayaka: "And here i thought... If i can beat Lumine-san in a fair one-on-one fight... I could make you stay... here in Inazuma."
(Opening Song : Zanya Genshou - Spiral Radder ft. LICCA)
[As the theme song starts, the screen shows the Island Of Inazuma. Then, it changes into the trio stands on Ritou's port, Kujou Sara walks with her guards around the city, Yae Miko smokes with her smoking pipe and finally Raiden Shogun meditate in The Plane of Euthymia.]
Machigaeta mama datte aruku no wa tokui datta
[Musashi clashed and slays some of Kairagi around the Village with blood on her katana.]
Kaketa mama datte gomakashishi waratte ita.
[Lumine finished killing numerous Abyss Mage and left their corpses under clear water.]
Tarinakutte Oginatte todokanakute
[Kazuha plays the leaf flute on the ship, Thoma leans on the wall near the entrance of Kamisato Estate, Kamisato appears with a fan that covers the bottom half of her face.]
Daremo ga kitto miushinatte.
[In Watatsumi Island, Sangonomiya Kokomi along with Gorou prepares the troops to fight.]
Iki zurasa no riyuu wo shiru
[Kujou Sara along with Shogunate Army kneel before the almighty Raiden Shogun.]
Kokoro wa mada tsuzuku ka?
[Soldier corpses in battleground, Scaramouche is standing and smiling evilly at Fatui Compound near Watatsumi Island.]
Hitoiki de tsuranuku tame ni wa Sukoshi kurushii darou
[Makoto drowns into the sea of petals. The Cherry Blossoms blooms on Sacred Sakura Tree. And Miko raised her short staff to the sky.]
Yuruse, ippo warera ga yuku koto wo
[Musashi's eyes glows green (left) and gold (right) while Ei's eyes glows purple as they clashed.]
Umareru toki o
[Lumine fights the Shogunate Army along with Rebel Troops led by Kokomi and Gorou.]
Mi wo kogashite yaki kiretemo
[Kazuha and Beidou helps the rebel troops to fend off the Shogunate Army.]
Michi dake wa tsuzuiteiru
[Aether, accompanied by Abyss Mages and Abyss Herald, sits on the throne as he smiles wickedly.]
Sono utsukushisa mo awaremi mo,
[Kujou Sara shots the lightning arrows to the sky, causing a thunder rain. Lumine runs and evades those thunder and tries to attack Kujou Sara.]
Taiga ni kieru dakara
[Ayaka Kamisato prays for the safety of her friends, especially Musashi.]
Nokorikasu yoseatsume
[Musashi's outfit changes into pale blue kimono with a spider lily motif, with ragged black scarves tied onto her upper arms.]
Mada susunde ike, susunde ike
[Both Musashi and Ei readies their weapon. Ei unleashed her Musou No Hitotachi.]
Yoru o koete.
[Musashi used her one-time only Noble Phantasm Tsumukari Murasama!]
[In the end, the screen shows Musashi clashed with Ei at the upper part of the screen, while Lumine lead the rebel army on the bottom left screen and Kujou Sara lead Shogunate Army on the bottom right screen. And it shows Genshin Impact : Shattered Void in the middle.]
-------------------- Chapter 54 -------------------
(Still 3RD POV)
[With that being said... Musashi is the one that feel shocked the most among the trio.]
Musashi: "Ayaka... Just tell me... you're joking about this."
Kamisato Ayaka: "...I'm not."
[And, Musashi's emotions began to surge. She didn't want all of this to happen... because fighting her own friends was the thing she didn't want the most.]
Musashi: "But you know well our situation, Ayaka! I mean... Why do you have to go through this just to gain my total service!?"
[Lumine tries to make sure both of them don't yell at each other.]
Lumine: "Um, Musashi... I'm sure Ayaka has good reason for doing this."
[But, Musashi seems ignoring Lumine's soft warning and keep pressuring Ayaka for answer.]
Musashi: "I know well... I know it's because of our relationship... But i have obligation to help Lumine with her adventure to find her brother!"
[Ayaka swiftly shakes her head.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "But all i wanted is to see you in safe place! Here! In Inazuma!"
[This is truly the first time for the trio to see Ayaka in high emotion like just now.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Because with you at my side... I could-"
Musashi: "I didn't expect that you would do such a ridiculous thing! You're really selfish, Ayaka!"
[Lumine and Paimon are shocked when Musashi angrily says Ayaka is selfish. But for Ayaka... This isn't all because of selfishness.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "...Forgive me, Musashi. But my decision... is final."
[Ayaka looks sharply at Lumine. Not with eyes of hatred, but with eyes of determination.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Lumine-san... Will you accept my challenge or not?"
[And... There's doubt within Lumine's mind and feeling. On one side, she doesn't want to fight Ayaka. On the other side, she also doesn't want to lose Musashi if she refuse.]
Lumine: "I... I..."
????: "Oh my... It seems something interesting has just happened around here."
[They all hear a female voice from behind them. As they turned back, the saw a lovely Miko is walking towards them.]
Musashi: "M-Miko!?"
Yae Miko: "Hmm~ the princess of Kamisato Clan challenged the Teaveler... I must say... it could be fate."
[All of them look at the smiling Yae Miko.]
Paimon: "M-Miko!? What are you doing here!?"
Yae Miko: "I'm simply having a calm and leisure stroll around the city since i have nothing better to do at the Narukami Shrine."
[But then, she chuckles softly.]
Yae Miko: "And when i got here, I've just overhear your conversation... The Heiress of Kamisato Clan decides to challenges our little Traveler just to gain my Little Puppy's Total Service."
[Lumine sighed sadly as she nods.]
Lumine: "What you just said... is true, Miko."
Paimon: "And, we don't know what to do to solve this matter."
Yae Miko: "Well... I guess the only way to solve this matter... is with one-on-one duel."
[Paimon widened her eyes in shock after she hears Yae Miko's solution for this problem.]
Paimon: "Wait! You mean... We should accept Ayaka's challenge!?"
Yae Miko: "Of course. Because this problem... could only be solved with duel... Nothing else."
[Yae Miko chuckles again as she looks at Ayaka.]
Yae Miko: "Besides... Our beautiful lady Kamisato over here... is really stubborn one. When she set her mind... She won't take it back."
Kamisato Ayaka: "You're not wrong about that, Lady Guuji."
[Ayaka sighed softly again. And again, she looks at Lumine, waiting for answer.]
Lumine: "I... I decide to-"
Musashi: "Hold it, Lumine."
[Musashi stops Lumine from saying even more. And she stands between Lumine and Ayaka.]
Musashi: "Let me make this clear, Ayaka... Everyone that want to fight Lumine... must go through me."
[Instantly, Ayaka widened her eyes. She finally realize... she just challenged... the one she loves so much.]
Musashi: "And that being said... When you challenges Lumine for my total service to the Clan... that mean... you're just challenging me for my service."
[Paimon and Lumine shocked once more as Yae Miko chuckles in amusement.]
Lumine: "M-Musashi!?"
Paimon: "You mean... you will fight Ayaka in Lumine's stead!?"
[Musashi slightly nods without looking at Paimon, but at Ayaka.]
Musashi: "It's just between you and me. What would you say about this, Ayaka?"
[Ayaka sighed a little... But, without hesitation, she nods her head.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes. I would accept. It will be just between you and me."
Musashi: "Good... Then, it's settled."
[They both nods at each other once again. Ayaka swiftly looks at the smiling Miko.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Lady Guuji, would you be honored to become the mediator and the witness of this duel?"
Yae Miko: "....Hehe~"
[Yae Miko chuckles softly after hearing Ayaka's request.]
Yae Miko: "Of course. But i will also requires Lumine and Paimon to become the witnesses with me."
[Yae Miko glanced at Lumine and Paimon, waiting for their response. They both nods slightly in unison.]
Yae Miko: "Alright... This one-on-one duel will be held in next 7 days. I will choose the suitable arena for this duel... Neutral ground."
[Both of Musashi and Ayaka stares at each other for a minute. And...]
Musashi: "Let's go, Lumine, Paimon."
Lumine: "...Yes."
Paimon: "U-Understood."
[Musashi walks away, followed by Lumine and Paimon. Yae Miko softly chuckles at Ayaka.]
Yae Miko: "...Fufu~ This is going to be entertaining. I hope you are ready... For the outcome."
Kamisato Ayaka: "...Yes."
[Both Yae Miko and Ayaka walks to different way. They all have one week... before the Ultimate Battle.]
(Later that night... 00.00)
(Kamisato Estate)
[The sky is dark and the moon is shining clearly on the sky. The Shirasagi Himegimi is standing on the garden... with her kendo sword.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "....HA!"
*SWING!* *SWING!* *TAK!*
[Ayaka just moves her arm without thinking... Double moon cut and stab the kendo sword to the wall.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "...Hup!"
*WUSH!* *WUSH!* *SWING!*
[Ayaka practices her foothold by passing through all obstacle with zig-zag movement. Her movement is fast.]
????: (As fast as the wind!)
*SWING* *SWING!*
[Ayaka swings her sword vertically twice. At the same time... the kendo sword lit off the candles.]
????: (Invasion like fire!)
*WUSH!* *SLASH!*
[Ayaka moves towards the center of the garden and deliver a final slash.]
????: "Motionless as a mountain..."
[Ayaka hears a voice from the door of the pavillion. She saw a tall young man walking toward her. He has long pale blue asymmetrical shoulder-length hair, pale skin, and light purple eyes. He also has a small mole under the left corner of his mouth.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Ayato-Nii-sama..."
Kamisato Ayato: "Haha~ No need to be tense like that, Ayaka. I'm just passing by."
[Ayaka smiles softly at her big brother before she resume her training.]
Ayaka: "HA! HYA!"
*WUSH!* *SWING!*
[Ayato decides to sit and intently looking at Ayaka's training. He smiles softly as he already knows what happened.]
Kamisato Ayato: "Lady Miko already inform me about what happened. She said you bravely challenges a young swordwoman named Musashi Miyamoto."
*SWING!* *THRUST!*
[Ayaka didn't respond as she keeps on with her training.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Hya!!"
Kamisato Ayato: "If you bravely enough to challenge this person... I could say... she must be really strong."
*SWING!* *SWING!*
[Again, Ayaka didn't respond back to his brother's remarks. Ayato chuckles, and...]
Kamisato Ayato: "Or... Young love, i guess."
Kamisato Ayaka: "!!!"
[Thanks to Ayato's distraction, Ayaka almost got slipped up.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Nii-sama!"
Kamisato Ayato: "Ahaha~ So, this is what it is all about."
[Ayaka sighed as she grabs her kendo sword tight.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "...You're not wrong about that, Nii-sama."
Kamisato Ayato: "....."
[Ayaka looks at the night sky that full of shiny stars.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "I just... want her to be close to me."
Kamisato Ayato: "But... it's because of her obligation for the Traveler, right?"
[Ayaka nods softly. She sighed a little.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes. And i fear... something bad will happen to her during her travel with Lumine and Paimon."
Kamisato Ayato: "...And that's the reason why?"
[Again, Ayaka nods her head. She shifted her sight from the sky towards her big brother.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes. That is why... I want to challenge Lumine in one-on-one duel... To gain Musashi's total service for our clan... To cut her off from her obligation... To make her safe... with me."
[Ayato just chuckled as he stands up from his seat.]
Kamisato Ayato: "Well... Since it's your decision to do this, i won't stop you, Ayaka..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "Nii-sama..."
[Ayato keeps his usual smile. But Ayaka knows well... Her brother seems worry a little.]
Kamisato Ayato: "But... Are you certain about this? What would you do... if you lose?"
[Ayaka sighed again. But, she shows her smile to her big brother.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "If that happens... I will keep honoring the result. If i lose and back down from my words... It would dishonor my friendship... and our Family Name."
[Ayato chuckles slightly. He seems proud of his little sister.]
Kamisato Ayato: "...In that case... i would not have to worry... Fight with honor... and never backed down from the challenge."
[Ayaka smiles and nods at her brother. She takes a deep breath and continue to train. Ayato walks back to the pavillion, and...]
Kamisato Ayato: "Moving like a thunder."
*SWING!* *SWING!*
[Ayato walks back inside to let Ayaka focused on her training for the upcoming duel.]
(Timeskip... 7 days later.)
(Narukami Island, 23.00)
[And seven days has passed. The promised day are coming upon them.]
Musashi: "This is it.. The day where all will be settled."
[Lumine and Paimon seems hesitate to talk about this matter. In fact, for last seven days, Musashi trained by herself.]
Lumine: "...Um... Yae Miko wants us to go... To Inazuma Arena."
Paimon: "That is what Yae Miko called... Neutral Ground."
[Musashi nods slightly.]
Musashi: "Let's go, you two. The sooner we get there... the better chance it will be settled quickly."
[The trio walks towards the battle arena at Ritou. They can see Yae Miko is waiting for them, with a smile.]
Yae Miko: "Oh, you have made me waiting, my little puppy. I thought you are backing down from this fight."
[Yae Miko's funny insult failed to provoke Musashi. She just smiles.]
Musashi: "Haha~ very funny, Miko. You know well that i won't back down from any challenges."
Yae Miko: "Fufu~ Thought so."
[Yae Miko looks at the door that will lead them into the arena building.]
Yae Miko: "Ayaka is already inside. She... seems ready for this duel."
[Yae Miko push the door open and walks inside with the trio. And when they all got inside, Paimon seems amazed by the interior of the building and the arena.]
Paimon: "S-Sugoi..."
Yae Miko: "I've made sure that nothing will disturb the progress of the fight. And I've asked Ei to lend me this place for your fight."
[Lumine glanced at Yae Miko slightly. She wonders if Ei is also knew about this matter.]
Lumine: "Do you mean... Ei also know about this?"
Yae Miko: "Ei is an Archon... She totally understand why even without me telling the reason why i borrow this place..."
[The trio are looking at the arena. They can see Ayaka is waiting in the middle of the arena.]
Paimon: "...She's really serious."
Musashi: "....."
[Musashi's grip on the hilt of her katana gets tightened.]
Musashi: "Lumine... This is between me and her... I hope you don't interfere."
[Lumine slowly shakes her head. She really concerned about this... But she decides to trust Musashi.]
Lumine: "I wouldn't. Don't let any hesitation hold you back in this fight."
[Lumine softly grabs Musashi's hand. Paimon smiles softly as she looking at her friends are getting closer and closer each day.]
Lumine: "But promise me... No one should be killed in this fight..."
Musashi: "...I never intended to dying here in first place."
[But then, Musashi chuckles slightly.]
Musashi: "And when this is all over... I hope you don't mind... if i call you "Master"... just for once."
Lumine: "......"
[All of a sudden, Lumine fell silent. At the same time, Paimon doesn't understand at all.]
Musashi: "Lumine? Did you hear me? I would like to call you-"
Lumine: "WHAAAT!!!???"
[And... Yae Miko and Paimon chuckles after looking at Lumine's reaction. For them, it's so funny.]
Lumine: "W-Where did that come from all of a sudden!?"
Musashi: "Well... I just feel like it. I mean... You are my master now."
[Lumine pouts as she blushed a bit.]
Lumine: "Hmph! That's not funny, you know!"
Musashi: "...Ahaha~ Thank you, Master."
[Lumine sighed while Musashi chuckles as she feels satisfied after calling Lumine with "Master". But she pouts cutely.]
Lumine: "Hmph! You just called me that! But next time, only once! It's one time and one time only!"
[Musashi just shows her sincere smile.]
Musashi: "Thank you, Lumine. Maybe i could use it on the right time."
[Musashi pats Lumine's head. On the other hand, Lumine chuckles as she feels her hearts flutters. And, as for Paimon and Yae Miko...]
Paimon: "Urgh... Like always, Paimon was ignored like a passing wind."
Yae Miko: "Hehe~ Maybe i could use this as the reference for my upcoming novel."
[After the small yet convenient talk between Musashi and Lumine, the demon of Inazuma walks towards the arena, where Ayaka is waiting.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "....."
Musashi: "....."
[But as always... Musashi smiles at her.]
Musashi: "How've you been, Ayaka?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "As you can see it now..."
[Both of them keeps looking at each other.]
Musashi: "You are not going to change your mind, huh?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes... My decision is final."
[Musashi just laughs softly while Ayaka giggles. And... they both take out their weapon as they are ready for this fight.]
Musashi: "All right... Shall we announce ourselves as true samurai?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "...Yes. Even it's a bit old fashioned."
(BGM : Fate/Samurai Remnant - Transitory Ties)
(Play from 00:00 to 04:24)
(A/N : Sorry, everyone! Because i cannot find the cut version, i decide to use full soundtrack!)
[Ayaka sighed deeply... Ready for this moment!]
Ayaka: "I am the Heiress of Kamisato Clan, Shirasagi Himegimi, Kamisato Ayaka!"
Shirasagi Himegimi
Kamisato Ayaka
Kamisato Ayaka: "I hereby request a duel with you, Musashi Miyamoto!"
[And Musashi... She gladly accepts Ayaka's request for a duel... With an excited smile on her face.]
Musashi: "Very well! I am the founder of Niten Ichiryu, Shinmen Musashi-No-Kami Fujiwara-No-Harunobu!"
Shinmen Musashi-No-Kami
Fujiwara-No-Harunobu
Musashi: "And i accept your challenge!"
[Both of them are ready... for this fateful duel.]
Musashi: "Iza! Jinjou ni..." (Without Further Ado!)
Kamisato Ayaka: "Shobu!" (BEGIN!)
*WUSH!* *BRUAGH!*
[As expected.. Musashi jumped and dashed first to land a first strike at Ayaka. Ayaka swiftly blocked it with her sword.]
Yae Miko: "Is it fate...? Or did Musashi-chan simply come here herself?"
*BRUAGH!* *SRING!*
[On the sidelines, Yae Miko, Lumine and Paimon could only watch their duel as they all agreed not to interfere.]
Yae Miko: "I can't help but wonder, without some twist of fate, would this battle have happened?"
*SWING!* *SLASH!*
[They can see... Both of them didn't backed down... because of the high stakes.]
Yae Miko: "But perhaps for Ayaka and Musashi-chan, any time or place they chanced to meet would be like this~"
[Lumine nods as she agrees with Miko.]
Lumine: "Yeah... You could be right. For those who are compelled to perfect the art of the sword----"
*SLASH!* *SLASH!* *BRUAGH!*
[Lumine could only saw this duel from sidelines. She couldn't feel anything but proud to both of them.]
Lumine: "Entering a duel in order to recognize an opponent's worth is their inevitable destiny."
[Both of them clashed and bounced back. Musashi decide not to wastes time.]
Musashi: "Let's do this!"
*SWING~~~~!!!*
Kamisato Ayaka: "Urgh!!"
[Musashi swiftly used her whirlwind strike on Ayaka. It manages to pushed her back and leave some cuts on her arms and legs, but didn't enough to knock her down.]
Musashi: "You really are stubborn."
Kamisato Ayaka: "If it means to take you... I am."
[Musashi grins. She starts gathering power into her body.]
Musashi: "In that case!"
*BWOSH!*
[Musashi swiftly channeling her power into her katanas. Ayaka holds her katana tight. She is waiting for Musashi's strong attack, and...]
Musashi: "Got you!"
*BRUAGH!*
Kamisato Ayaka: "Argh!!"
[Musashi's hard strike manages to inflict damage on Ayaka. She could block it but she was being pushed back once more.]
*SMASH!!*
Kamisato Ayaka: "Ack!"
[With heavy diagonal attack, Musashi manages to push Ayaka back. Ayaka feels numb on her hand.]
Ayaka: (Urgh... at this condition... I cannot back down!)
*SWING!* *SRING!!!*
Musashi: "!!!"
[Before Musashi could land another attack, Ayaka used Kamisato Art : Kabuki.]
Musashi: "Urgh!"
Kamisato Ayaka: "I won't give up!"
*SWING!* *BUAGH!*
[Ayaka swings her katana from bottom to above, pushing Musashi back.]
Musashi: "D-Damn it!"
Kamisato Ayaka: "HAAAAAAA!!!"
*SRING!* *SLASH!* *SLASH!*
[Again, Ayaka used Kamisato Art : Kabuki. It shocked Lumine, Paimon and even Miko.]
Lumine: "M-Musashi!?"
Yae Miko: "Look at her go! To think Ayaka could hold her own against Musashi-chan this far!"
[Lumine could only looks at Ayaka's willpower and tenacity. She never thought Ayaka would go this far just to gain Musashi's service.]
Lumine: (Ayaka... Is this all your feelings and love for Musashi?)
*SWING!* *SWING!* *SLASH!*
[With quick and hard resolve, Ayaka seems gain the advantage of this duel. Lumine seems awed by Ayaka's prowess.]
Lumine: (She's fast... T-This is the first time i saw someone can pushed Musashi this far.)
*BRUAGH!*
[Ayaka manages to land a hard slash from the air, to be blocked by Musashi's katanas.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "HAAAAA!!!"
Musashi: "Tch!!"
*BWOOSH!*
[Musashi was pushed a few meters back. This is truly the first time ever someone could pushed Musashi this far.]
Musashi: "...You are really strong, Ayaka... Your strong will... has pushed me this far."
[Ayaka smiles softly. But she didn't let down her defense.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes... I won't back down from a fight. And i know... You also feel the same."
[Both of them smiles. At the same time, Yae Miko could feel red aura from Musashi's body and blue aura from Ayaka's body.]
Yae Miko: (It seems... this battle will reaches it's conclusion.)
[And Yae Miko is right... both of them are closing their eyes... ready to unleash their final attack.]
Musashi: "Hail the Tenmandaijizaitenjin..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "Embrace the ice..."
[Lumine widened her eyes. Even Paimon shocked as well.]
Paimon: "T-Those chants..."
Lumine: "D-Don't tell me... Don't tell me, Musashi wants to use Ishana Daitenshou against Ayaka!?"
[Paimon and Lumine tries to stop them from going too far, but Yae Miko manages to stop both Lumine and Paimon from act.]
Yae Miko: "You cannot... If you two get too close... their attack could hit you two at the same time."
[Lumine is really... REALLY worried about them. She's really worried about her lover, Musashi and also her best friend, Ayaka.]
Musashi: "ISHANA..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "KAMISATO ART..."
[Both of Ayaka and Musashi opens their eyes and ready to deliver their final blow!!]
Kamisato Ayaka: "SOUMETSU!!"
Musashi: "DAITENSHOU!!!"
*BOOOOOOMMMMMMM!!!!!*
[As Ishana Daitenshou and Kamisato Art : Soumetsu clashed... An explosion occured inside the arena building. Lumine and Paimon cover themselves from the smoke. Yae Miko keeps her stance and her cool.]
Yae Miko: ".....The end...."
[Lumine and Paimon still cannot see clearly due to heavy smoke.]
Paimon: "Are these two trying to destroy this building!? Paimon still cannot see clearly!"
Lumine: "Musashi! Ayaka!"
[As the smokes starts to get thinned... They all saw Musashi and Ayaka still standing in the middle of the arena...]
Musashi: "....."
Kamisato Ayaka: "....."
*CRACK!* *SHATTER!*
[But, all of a sudden, Ayaka's katana cracked and shattered. It obvious to them... Kamisato Art : Soumetsu is no match for Musashi's Ishana Daitenshou.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "It was... a good fight."
*CRACK!* *CRACK!* *SHATTER!!*
[And... all eyes are widened in shock. Ayaka's body armor has broken in half. Ayaka's hair tie and her pink ribbon were cut and her hair fell down long.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "...Urgh!"
[But then, Ayaka coughed blood and her body is full of wound. Her body starts to lose it's balance.]
Musashi: "AYAKA!!"
[Musashi manages to catches Ayaka's body before she really fall to the ground.]
Musashi: "Ayaka..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "My... dear..."
[Musashi starts crying. Her tears falls to Ayaka's face... Ayaka smiled weakly as she tries to wipe tears from Musashi's eyes.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Don't... cry... my dear."
Musashi: "Urgh... I... I can't! Not what i have done to you!"
[Ayaka still smiling despite her consciousness is starting to fade away.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Ssh... None of this... is your fault... This duel... I already accepts... the risks... and the results."
[Musashi's eyes still fulls of tears... She doesn't want to hurt Ayaka... but in this duel... she had no choice... And not even Ayaka.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "I'm... satisfied... and this... is how... it should be..."
*BLUGH!*
[Ayaka's hand has fall to Musashi's chest. Musashi softly looks at Ayaka's sleeping face. Musashi can still feel the weak pulse from her.]
Musashi: "Ayaka... Urgh..."
[With full of tears, Musashi hugs Ayaka's body tight. She doesn't want to let her go. At the same time, Lumine and Paimon enters the arena and runs fast towards Musashi and Ayaka.]
Yae Miko: "...."
[On the other hand, Yae Miko still standing on the sidelines. She sighed, but smiles sadly.]
Yae Miko: (Ayaka might lose this duel. But this duel has shown Ayaka's true quality and strength as Shirasagi Himegimi.)
[Yae Miko sighed once again as her eyes is looking at the center of arena, where Musashi cryingly hugs Ayaka's body as Lumine and Paimon tearly tries to help.]
(Timeskip... 10 days later...)
(At Inazuma's port)
[10 days passed since that fateful duel. For 10 days, Lumine and Paimon are doing comissions without Musashi.]
Musashi: "....."
[As for now, Musashi is standing alone at the port of Inazuma, looking at the sea.]
Musashi: "...Ayaka... Is she... alright? I... I want to go to see her... But..."
[Musashi shakes her head. She wants to visit Ayaka in Kamisato Estate, but she cannot.]
Musashi: "No... I don't have guts or face to see her... Not what i have done to her... and i-"
????: "Musashi?"
[Musashi widened her eyes shock. After she heard a familiar yet feminine voice from behind... She turned back and she is looking at...]
Musashi: "A-Ayaka?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "Greetings, my dear Musashi."
[Musashi swiftly grabs Ayaka's arms and tries to make sure she is not dreaming.]
Musashi: "A-Am i dreaming? Y-You are already recovered!?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "Yes. As you can see... I'm totally recovered."
[Musashi swiftly hugs Ayaka. Ayaka didn't feel shocked, but certain and happiness.]
Musashi: "I'm... glad that you are okay. I thought... I thought i have-"
Kamisato Ayaka: "It's okay."
[They break their hug. But then, Ayaka softly holds Musashi's hands with both of her hands.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "Honestly, I don't know how I recovered so quickly. But, the most important thing... I have recovered 100% and i can meet you again."
[Musashi could only show her sad smile. Ayaka knew that smile and chuckles softly.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "No need to be sad. I already accepts the results."
Musashi: "Huh?"
Kamisato Ayaka: "Even if I lose, there's no guarantee that I won't see you again after your journey."
[Because of Ayaka's convincing's words... Musashi sighed in relief.]
Musashi: "Thanks... But, i'm sorry... Due to my obligation and promise to Lumine... I have to accompany her... until the end."
Kamisato Ayaka: "I do aware of that parts. That is why..."
[Ayaka chuckles again as her grips is getting tighter.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "When both of you have reaches the end of your journey... You can come back here... because Inazuma will always welcome you."
Musashi: "Ayaka..."
[Ayaka didn't hold her feelings back.]
Kamisato Ayaka: "And Kamisato Estate... will always be your home... and i... will always welcome you home, my dear."
[Musashi is really touched by Ayaka's kindness. She cannot hold off her feelings any longer, same as Ayaka, and...]
❤️*CHU~~~*❤️
Musashi: "Umph~ Gmph~ ❤️
Kamisato Ayaka: "Omph~ Hmph~ ❤️
[Ayaka's arms are circling around Musashi's back as Musashi touches Ayaka's cheeks. They cannot hold it any longer. They cannot hold their own feelings, desire, and lust for each other.]
Musashi: "Umph~ Gmph~ ❤️
Kamisato Ayaka: "Omph~ Hmph~ ❤️
[And after some time... they break their kiss.]
Musashi: "Ayaka..."
Kamisato Ayaka: "M-Musashi..."
[They both blushed slightly.. But despite that, they can show their sincere smile, and...]
Musashi: "I love you, Ayaka Kamisato."
Kamisato Ayaka: "I love you too, Musashi Miyamoto."
[After that kiss, Ayaka leans on Musashi's shoulder and they are looking at the sunset from the port.]
Kamisato Ayaka: (No matter how far you will go, my dear... I will always wait for you... to come home... to me.)
-------------- End Of Chapter 54 -------------
[A/N : That's the end of Chapter 54 of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. In this chapter, Musashi was shocked when she accidentally hears Ayaka's challenge towards Lumine just to gain her total service for Kamisato Clan. But, it's all changed when Musashi stand for Lumine, and causing the duel changed from Lumine against Ayaka turned into Musashi against Ayaka. At the same time, Yae Miko overheard their conversation and agreed to become the mediator and will watch the duel from sidelines with Lumine and Paimon. In the end... Musashi manages to beat Ayaka, but she was impressed by her skills and tenacity. And for Ayaka... no matter how the results... She will always waiting for her beloved Musashi to come home. What will happen next? Find out at the next chapter of Genshin Impact : Shattered Void. You can vote the story if you like it, and you can ask me anything you want through comment.]
[P.S : Musashi's Current Relationship :
1. Lumine : Lovers
2. Paimon : Best Friend
3. Raiden Makoto : Best Friend
4. Guizhong : Best Friend
5. Dainsleif : Acquaintance
(Mondstadt)
6. Venti : Crush (Both Sides)
7. Jean : Crush (Both Sides)
8. Lisa : Crush (One-Sided Love)
9. Amber : Crush (One-Sided Love)
10. Kaeya : Friend
11. Diluc : Best Friend
12. Eula : Rival & Crush (Both Sides)
13. Sucrose : Crush (One-Sided Love)
14. Razor : Friend
15. Klee : Big Sister & Little Sister Relationship
16. Noelle : Friend / Role Model
17. Mona : Crush (One-Sided Love)
18. Fischl & Oz : Friend
19. Albedo : Friend
20. Rosaria : Vigilant
21. Barbara : Friend
22. Bennett : Friend
(Liyue)
23. Keqing : Lovers
24. Ganyu : Crush (One-Sided Love)
25. Yanfei : Crush (One-Sided Love)
26. Xiangling : Best Friend
27. Xiao : Best Friend
28. Ningguang : Friend
29. Wang Yuanji : Crush (One-Sided Love)
30. Zhongli : Teacher & Student
31. Xingcai : Friend
32. Qiqi : Big Sister and Little Sister Relationship
33. Baizhu : Acquaintance
34. Xingqiu : Friend
35. Beidou : Friend
(Inazuma)
36. Ei : Crush (One-Sided Love)
37. Ayaka : Lovers
38. Yae Miko : Crush (One-Sided Love)
39. Kokomi : Crush (Both Sides)
40. Yoimiya : Best Friend
41. Kazuha : Best Friend
42. Thoma : Best Friend
43. Kujou Sara : Acquaintances
44. Gorou : Best Friend
45. Sayu : Friend
(Fatui-Snezhnaya)
46. Childe : Distrust
47. Arlecchino : Fre-enemy (?)
48. Scaramouche : Enemy
(Abyss Order)
49. Aether : Arch-Enemy
(That's all, folks! KeysOfVoid out!)
(P.S : Sorry for the delay, everyone!)