Chapter 86: The honesty's reward

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[AU= Alternative Universe

{Messages.}

Warnings: Guilt, the thought and mention of loss, bitterness, magical gap and worry.]

The group was chatting among themselves in a good mood when Aku and Kitsu entered the room. Astronomy accepted the words of praise with a half-smile, which he received because he ensured that they would not find out the identity of the members. But it was difficult to honestly share the happiness of the others while knowingly having to mislead his parents. Nova understood him the most and supported him emotionally by patting him on the back. The investigation was actively hold back by the fact that the magical samples were unreadable due to Astronomy's mixtures and magical seals guaranteed by their two leaders.

– Everything is going according to plan so far – Aku caught their attention with a solemn tone.

 – Everything is going according to plan so far – Aku caught their attention with a solemn tone

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– Aku! – he was welcomed with joy. Palette's face turned bitter after the hug ended.

– Did something happened? – Faith looked at the others worriedly.

– I made a decision! – Aku looked seriously into their eyes, understanding the gravity of the situation, they all immediately waited with tense attention to see what he would say. – I have no intention of playing a role anymore! The world is stable enough to face the truth! – his voice remained firm throughout and Goth held his hand with a supportive smile. Their surprise soon turned to bitter understanding as they all realized the loss he risked. It was hard for them to even find words...

– The complete truth? – Nova hesitantly referring to their previously mentioned previous life.

– Everything in its time – Palette not intending to hide his full identity forever.

– Do you have a specific plan how you want to do it? – Shard supportively.

 – Do you have a specific plan how you want to do it? – Shard supportively

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– Of course – Aku seriously began to detail the simple and elegant plan.

– I'll talk to my parents first – Goth plans to follow him during the reveal.

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