Another 'Life', Another Chance {IDOLiSH7 Fanfic}

Ch 7

"We're all set to start in an hour!" A staff informed the others.

With the lights, camera, and schedule checked, the preperation of the event is done. All the staff working on this event took a break, refreshing themselves for the long event that will be livestreamed.

"Tenn-nii!"

Tenn turned around to see his brother, standing there smiling.

"Riku, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be with the others?" Tenn walked over to the red head.

"I just wanted to see you. I'm sad that I won't be able to watch TRIGGER and Re:vale, but that won't stop me from doing my best."

"Don't worry, you'll be able to see me perform plenty after this mission. I promise," Tenn smiled's smile dropped into a serious tone, "Promise me you'll come back in one piece."

Before Riku could reply, a voice came closer to them, "Riku. Time is drawing near. Meet up with your teammates and start preparing," Sousuke approached them.

Riku turned and smiled at Sousuke, mentally thanking him for saving him.

"Sorry, I guess I have to get going now then," Riku turned his back to Tenn, "I love you, Tenn-nii. I'll be watching you afterwards then."

The younger quickly ran off into an empty room and returned back to the other side where everyone was waiting for him.

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"So the time has finally came huh..." Sogo looked up at the dungeon looming over them.

"I've read the reports about this dungeon but it feels so much taller in person..." Nagi added.

The 11 of them heard clapping from behind, gaining their attention.

"The event has now started so we shall begin on our side now as well," Banri said, "Tsumugi and I will be supporting you from the outside. Now then, let's start."

The fighters nodded and entered the dungeon. Instantly on the first floor they were greeted with large numbers of monsters. Moving according to the plan, everyone wielding their weapon of choice and used their abilities to their advantage.

Stamina wasn't a problem. Even if they were outside, both Banri and Tsumugi are capable of using their support magic to replenish and heal them. Only when there aren't any monsters around them though.

Even with the help, the mission is still dangerous as the opponents are incredibly strong, and one wrong move would take away their lives. Not to mention, since they are fighting in a large group this time. This means they have to also be conscious about where the others are in order to not accidentally hit someone. It was definitely easier said than done. Thankfully ZOOL's animals are all well behaved and ainana are skilled at using their elemental magic so there wasn't much problem there.

Each floor progressively gets more and more difficult. Everyone's movements were synchronized and the battle goes on smoothly thanks to the support Tsumugi and Banri are giving.

Finally after a few hours, the group has finally reached the final floor where a bright shining light of ball awaits.

"We've finally made it here... Now all we have to do is to break the core," Iori said.

The sound of 4 whistles took some by surprise. All the animals that had been fighting alongside them turned at ainana with fierce faces, totally surrounding them.

"What are you guys doing...?" Sogo asked in disbelieve. Was ZOOL going to betray them last minute?

Riku took it as a signal so he walked away from the group towards the light without looking back. None of the animals didn't anything when the redhead moved.