Katsuki couldn't shake the feeling that she may be somehow connected to the strange events happening around her. As she pondered her circumstances, a sudden chill ran down her spine as she felt a presence behind her. Turning around in shock, she was met with the sight of her brother Raion standing there, a look of concern on his face.
Katsuki Genji
"Raion, what are you doing here?"
Katsuki asked, relieved to see him but also confused by his sudden appearance.
Raion simply shook his head, a serious expression on his face.
Raion Genji
"I'll explain everything later, but right now we have more pressing matters to attend to."
"These two may have some answers regarding the phenomenon that's been occurring,"
He then called out to two figures lurking behind the wall nearby, motioning for them to come forward.
Gesturing towards the mysterious individuals, Katsuki couldn't help but feel a mix of fear and curiosity as she waited for the strangers to approach.
Miyu and Tsukiko emerged from their hiding spots, their eyes wide with curiosity as they approached Raion and Katsuki. Raion wasted no time in asking them if they knew anything about the time-stopping phenomenon that had seemingly affected everyone else in the plaza.
Raion approached Tsukiko and Katsuki with calm demeanor, his filled with curiosity.
Raion Genji
"Hello, I couldn't help but notice that you two are also not affected by this time freeze,"
he said, extending a hand in greeting.
Tsukiko and Katsuki exchanged a look of relief, grateful to have found someone else who understood their predicament.
Tsukiko Chinen
"Yes, it's like we're stuck in a moment that doesn't belong to us,"
Tsukiko replied, her voice tinged with wonder. As she glances at Katsuki. Miyu still haven't moved from her spot eyes are already fixed on Katsuki studying her in silence.
Katsuki who followed behind Raion, nodded in agreement, her mind racing with questions about what had caused this strange event.
Katsuki Genji
"Do you have any idea how this could have happened?" She asked Raion, hoping for some insight into their situation.
Katsuki, still trying to process everything, couldn't believe that there were others who were experiencing the same strange phenomenon. But at the same time, she felt a sense of relief knowing that she wasn't alone in this bizarre situation.
Raion observing his sister and the others silently analyzes the situations. As he comes to realize that time stopping seemingly all over the kingdom, probably has something to do with the three of them.
Raion Genji
"we need to figure out what's going on here," Raion said, a sense of urgency in his voice. "I think it's best if we talk in private."
With a determined look on his face, Raion motioned for Miyu and Tsukiko to follow them as he led them to a secluded spot. Without hesitation, he opened a warping rift in space, creating a portal to his pocket dimension.
Tense, Miyu and Katsuki hesitated to follow Katsuki who seems to walk towards the portal
Miyu Tachibana
*looks uncertain*
"Should we really go through with this?"
Katsuki Genji
*Half-hearted chuckles in agreeqnce*
"I'm not so sure about this either... It seems risky."
Within that moment of hesitation, Katsuki reassured the two girls.
Katsuki Genji
*gives a friendly smile*
"There's nothing to worry about. For you see this man, is my older brother. He's apart of the kings Royal guard and really smart and strong."
" I am certain he can help us figure out this situation," she said with confidence.
The girls took a deep breath and entered the portal, with Raion following closely behind. Before stepping through, Raion looked back at the stage in the middle of the plaza. Then silently step into the portal as it phases out of sight.
The World seemed to come back to life in that moment. As if nothing happened. The ceremony continued in its uproar of the crowd on the sides and the speaker continues her speech to its closure.
Raion's pocket dimension
As Katsuki, Miyu, and Tsukiko followed each other into the pocket dimension Raion had created, they couldn't help but feel a sense of awe at the sight before them. The space seemed to stretch endlessly, filled with soft, ethereal lights that seemed to dance shimmer around them like tiny stars dancing all around them.
Katsuki Genji
"It's incredible," Katsuki breathed, looking in wonder.
"I never seen anything like this before."
Raion Genji
*a small smile on his lips.*
"This pocket dimension is specially to contain the effects the-stopping phenomenon like that in the plaza of Celestia."
"We should be safe until we can figure how set a few more things right."
Miyu glanced around, her eyes wide with curiosity.
Miyu Tachibana
"So, what exactly caused the time to stop?" she asked, her voice tinged with excitement.
Raion sighed, his brow furrowed in thought.
Raion Genji
"I'm not entirely sure," he admitted.
"But I have a feeling it has something to do with the energy fluctuations in the area. We'll need to investigate further to be certain."
Tsukiko, ever the observant one, scanned the surroundings with a critical eye.
"Well, whatever the cause may be, we're in good hands It seems," she said, giving him a reassuring smile.
Katsuki couldn't help but feel a sense of unease creeping up on her, a feeling she couldn't quite place.
Raion Genji
Her brother, sensing her discomfort, spoke up.
"Don't worry, Katsuki. There's a good thing and a bad thing about our current circumstances."
Katsuki Genji
Katsuki raised an eyebrow, curiosity piqued.
"What do you mean?"
Raion Genji
"The good thing is that the World has returned to its natural flow of time," her brother explained, a hint of pride in his voice.
"Thanks to my specially made dimension, we are now back on track."
Katsuki nodded, understanding dawning on her. But before she could respond, her brother continued, his expression growing more serious.
Raion Genji
"The bad thing is that your ability hasn't shut off since we entered this space. In fact, your energy is spiking, as well as the other two girls who were nearby."
Katsuki felt a shiver run down her spine, a sense of foreboding lingering in the air.
Katsuki Genji
"What does that mean? What's happening to us?"
Her brother's gaze was intense as he turned to her, a solemn look in his eyes.
Raion Genji
"I'm not sure, Katsuki. But whatever it is, we'll face it together. We always have, and we always will."
"I just have one question, how often do you train to sense people's energy?"
With those words Katsuki freezes up, giving her brother a look that expresses guilt and shame.