The Lost one's journey

Chapter 17: Assault on Sajūsma.

Awhile has passed since Raphael has left and Rodet stays in his seat in thought until he hears a voice. "It isn't like you to be so indecisive." The voice says with an amused tone. Rodet doesn't say anything as he stares at his own shadow. "You've become weak. But is that really bad? Depends on who you ask, really, I guess. But I'm rambling, so what're you gonna do? I won't tell. I'm just curious." Rodet continues not responding but does stand up and a person pours out from his shadow. "Cat got you tongue?" Hermit asks while covered in shadows. "How long have you been following me?" Rodet asks. "How long has it been since we last spoke?" The Hermit says chuckling. "Once I found ya, I couldn't exactly just leave. But I'm not gonna expose your location. It makes the game less fun." The hermit says while shrugging. "If you really wanted me to, I could just take the girl to the end of the world. It be quick and easy, but even if I offer this you won't take it will you?" Rodet continues not to respond for some reason, only keeping a stern glare at Hermit. "... fine, be like that and just don't respond. But we both know the best choice here." The Hermit then points his staff at Rodet. "But never forget, I'll always be here watching. I've never lied to you Rodet nor will I start. That's how a br-" the hermit suddenly stops talking and clears his throat. "Consider this a warning from an old friend. Ditch the girl." As the hermit says this, Rodet snaps his finger and a ball of light appears. Hermit quickly disappears as Rodets Shadow leaves. But as he leaves, he says something to Rodet, and it shocks him. Raphael is having fun at Carnaval until she sees something far out of the Bubble. She doesn't say anything, only looking at it. Raphael quickly excuses herself from the festivals and starts running fast back to her home. One sentence enters her mind in fear. 'No, no no! Why the hell is he here!?' As she runs, she makes a fist with her hand popping her fingers and a purple glow.
Surrounds her. She's no longer in her Carnaval clothes but instead a black shirt and shorts with metallic claws in her hands. Her eyes contracted. Raphael slams her door open, startling Rodet and scaring Pocu awake. "Ahhh!" Pocu shouts as she falls off the couch. "What's happening?" Rodet asks, worried. "The Fool and The High Priestess are coming!" She says, panicked. "huh? What's going on?" Pocu asks, but neither Raphael nor Rodet explain. The rope of light extends to Raphael's wrist, connecting the three of them now. The two quickly leave the room. Right before they leave, Raphael grabs the deck of tarot cards and a sword from her room. As they exit the building, Raphael looks to the sky to see if she can see them again. "Crap. They might already be here." "Let's go then. We'll have to risk the consequences of going to the gate without a guide." Rodet says as he starts to leave and Raphael nods quickly, going ahead of him. "I'll go with you to the gate." As she says this, Pocu is still confused. "Wait, but what's going on? What's a gate?" Raphael notices and picks her up as they move. "Don't worry, ok? Everything will be ok. A gate is like a door to another world." She explains to her with a smile. As they run down the world, they go through a series of large crowds and parades. As they make their way through the large crowds, all the people suddenly stand still. The music stops just as sudden as the people. Rodet's eyes grow wide as this happens. "Get out of the street!" He shouts. Raphael jumps High above onto a roof and Rodet is about to clap his hands but before he can he's struck and knocked to the ground. Raphael looks in shock as the giant crowds of people all start to sadistically attack each other. Some even using their instruments as weapons. "Just go!" Rodet shouts. Raphael only nods in response. Rodet tries to avoid the attacks of the crowd, but it's almost impossible. The one attack that landed on him not that long ago has already severely bruised. He tries to stay away from the crowds, but it's too late. He's quickly pulled into the crowd and can't even snap his fingers before another blow is landed on him. All Rodet can hear is the noises of combat as the crowd fights become more and more intense, blood already starting to spill. As Raphael runs across the rooftops, she sees a figure standing on the left of her. No matter how much she moves or if there is not even a place to stand, she sees the figure. Raphael keeps an eye on it as she jumps and runs across the buildings. Rodet tries to push through the crowd, his body becoming more and more bruised as even the smallest punches land on him. He's making steady progress until a loud slamming sound is heard. Rodet screams in pain as he turns around, seeing a man among a sea of people holding a guitar that has been slammed into Rodets' leg. Rodet's eyes grow wide as he sees the person.