New World, New Reality

18: Shirayuki Sai

Saruhiko passed by and saw Shira eating some cakes. "They're not as tasty as what you have in the HOME", Saruhiko sat beside her in the huge living room. "It was actually Fye's baking that makes it the best in HOME", Shira smiled. Saruhiko sighed and stretched his limbs. "They'll be here later this afternoon, prepare your best clothes to welcome them", Saruhiko instructed then left.

Afternoon at Arincrad.
The guild entered the castle and went straight to the balcony. Aika hugged Shira tight. Aris gave a thumbs up. Fye smiled and Akame humphed her. Naru was neutral. Shiro averted his stares and discussed things with Saruhiko.

"How was the garden of the fireflies", Shira asked. "It was fantastic!!!!", Rin exclaimed. He was panting as he reached the balcony. "Where did you go?", Shira asked. Rin opened his line and sent an image to Shira's. It was the garden. Shira's eyes became teary. "How I wish to visit this place", Shira held her tears and dranks some wine. "Dont worry. Master already purchased the whole place. You can visit anytime when we're not around because we're in a mission", Akame stucked her tongue. Naru slapped the back of her head. "I'm in charge of the security so just notify us", Naru assured. "Bought the place?!!", Shira was shocked. "But that place was...", Shira knew what happened to Shiro's former team. "I was actually hoping I would have seen what happened next if you're also with us", Aris teased. Fye sighed and led them to look at the stars. Silence enveloped them.

Saruhiko and Shiro sat in front of each other. "We'll be going back to HOME and sell our property. We'll also be reqruiting people who will joing for the expedition group", Shiro informed. "Thank you for having us here", Shiro bowed. "No need. You took care of Shira. By the way....", Saruhiko's words startled the guy.

Shiro went out of the room with a good aura. "Shira, pack up. We're having a mission", Shiro instructed. "I already gave the permission", Saruhiko appeared. He already packed everything and sent it to Shira's line.

Way Back to Log Horizon's New area.
"This way", Shira's eyes shines. She sees light everywhere and a pretty garden. "The Garden of Fireflies", Shira had teary eyes as she drops down the carriage. There was a message on her line. "You are no longer a part of Arincrad. You are a part of Log Horizon", the message says. The rest of the guild members just disappeared when Shira turned to look back. "Guys?", she asked. She entered the garden and saw it was the property of Log Horizon. She saw a lot of plants and flowers. She smiled wide and lie down the grassy planes. 

"Feeling cozy, arent we?", Shiro suddenly appeared. Shira stood up and fixed herself. "You did a great job buying this place", Shira pouted. "This is where Phantoms were erased in the history", Shiro informed. "Phantoms...your... Former... Team?", Shira said in a low voice. "We'll probably need to build some houses", Shiro held his hand. Shira took it and just followed the raven-head. "Holding hands?!!!", Shira shouted in her head. "Where are the others?", Shira asked. The place brightened and a huge post of Welcome was painted on the walls. "Guys", Shira smiled.

It was 3 months since they moved to Log Horizon. They stayed there strategizing and training their raw skills. Aris and Akame accompanies Naru and Rin to improve their combat skills. Aika and Fye are also doing their magic tutorials.

Shiro's Working Room.
Shira got stucked with Shiro learning strategy making and how to make a map. "Why are you making do these things?", Shira asked. "We dont know what are the things that might happen", Shiro smiled. "Want to have a mission for me? Just fetch me some ink", Shiro instructed. "What else can I do?", Shira pouted. "You'll be bringing Aika and Rin", Shiro added. Shira just nodded.   

Shira went out of the room and met Rin and Aika along the corridor. "Shira, we're heading to the pond. Want to come with us?", Aika invited. "Sorry, I'm preparing for a mission", Shira passed.

River
Shira tracked the two and watched them. "Aika, dont stroll too much", Rin grabbed her beside him. "Shira should have come with us", Rin pouted. "Areh~ Do you like Shira?", Aika teased. "I'm not like you. Obviously you like Fye but I'm not like that", Rin humphed her. "We live in a world right now which is quite different from before. Once we leave this world, we'll experience the same hell again", Rin said in a low voice. "Are you out of favor for finding the way out in this place?", Aika asked. "Not really. Shira...uhm.. Everyone wants to go out. That's why, I'll also do my best to find it with you. You guys gave me a place to belong", Rin suddnely opened. Aika smiled and hugged Rin. "You're really making me cry!!!", Aika cried.

"Lunch is ready!", Shira went out from hiding. "How long were you here?", Rin asked blushing. "Just a minute ago", Shira answered and gave a smile.

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