Effect: The Next Generation [✔️]

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Zone 2

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The moment the ten elemental teammates arrived at their zone, Mark and Donghyuck immediately fused with each other to form Fluorite and fight as one.

They all fought together using their elemental abilities, but Marshall and Damian seemed to be the only ones struggling despite their powerful abilities.

Not only were they not used to fighting with their new allies, but they were also afraid to hurt them with their abilities. Additionally, fighting against Li without being fused with their own doubles filled them with fear.

Eventually, Renjun and Yuta were able to get to them and protect them with their flames before trying to help them.

"Are you two alright?"

Yuta asked the two.

"The last time we fought Tristin-hyung was when we joined your side. But we barely did anything back then anyway.."

"And besides, we were fused with our own counterparts back then. This time is different..."

"Have you thought of fusing with each other?"

Renjun calmly asked them.

"We have, but the thought of it still scares us.."

"What if our fusion doesn't come out right like Fluorite..?"

"When Mark-hyung and Donghyuck first fused, it was a result of their strong feelings towards each other. Maybe it could work that way for you and Damian too. Maybe not as intense, but that's besides the point..~"

Renjun encouraged them, hoping that Fluorite wasn't listening.

"In other words, if there's anything you haven't said to each other before that might reveal how you truly feel about each other, then now would be the time to confess. No pressure of course~"

Yuta explained further.

"But..I don't think Damian feels anything strong for me in particular.."

"T-That..... That's not true..."

Damian stuttered, capturing Marshall's attention.

"...It's not?"

"From the day we met, we've always been together. Even when we were just mere strangers to each other, we were inseparable. Half of it might be because of Leon and Daegal, but I know the other half must've been because of fate. Mark-hyung and Donghyuck ended up together and are inseparable just like we are. That can't just be a coincidence... Even if it is just by destiny that we ended up together, I don't care. Even if we were somehow never destined to meet, I would still find a way to you because I love you hyung! I may have just seen you as a friend and a teammate before, but after all the time we've spent together, I see you as so much more than that! I love you as my best friend and my brother hyung! A-And...that's why I want to stay by your side. I may have wanted to die in the past, but now that I see this new chance we've been given at life, I don't want it to end! I w-want to stay with you! I d-don't want to die..!"