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Chapter 13 - Yuki

Hey guys, Kurosu (and Sabrina, my soul sister) here with yet another chapter! Let's get into it!!!

Without further ado, I present to you...

Chapter 13 - Yuki!!!

Hirono's P.O.V  

Our break was interrupted by a loud stomping noise nearby.

"What is that?" I shriek, startling Yuki in the process.

"I wish I knew." He sighs.

What is this feeling? I look ahead to see something inhuman dashing in our direction. Instinctively, I change into Breeze and ready myself to shoot an arrow. As the entity comes to sight, we realize that it was the same long-bearded, old cannibal that we dreaded to encounter again.

"You think you could escape me, Humans?" He maniacally chuckles.

"Don't worry, I got this." I reassure Yuki with a fake smile. My attention is now fully on Dlorah.

"Wind Slicer!" I silently cast. Thousands and thousands of heart-piercing arrows dart towards Dlorah's head. Effortlessly, he dodges. What?

He sends me an unbelievably strong shockwave with one stomp, sending my arrows back to the rightful owner.

Leaving me to time to evade, a few of the arrows lacerate my frail arm, making deep wounds with each arrow.

I hopelessly grimace, earning Yuki's attention.

"HIRONO!" He calls me by my full name, startling me.

The last arrow, aimed for my heart, is caught by Yuki.

"Just because I'm not 'super', doesn't mean that I'm not going to protect you!" He exclaims.

A bright light blinds me, as I ready myself for the beautiful sight before me.

...

...

...

As the light dies down, Yuki appears with a new look. 

His hair looked shorter but was long enough to be tied back. He had a white kimono which was adorned with white and blue beads. 

He 

Looked

AMAZING.

Though I was in pain, I couldn't help but gawk at him. He looked like a God. 

Wait. Does that mean he has powers too? So we could be the romantic duo? I internally giggle, looking up at my hero. 

I'll lend him every ounce of my strength.

Yuki's P.O.V 

My body feels cool and nourished. I look down at myself to see a white kimono and a heavy pearl necklace.

Okay?

I wasn't sure what happened, but I know I have to protect Hirono. I concentrate on the refreshing breeze that blew past my hands as I clasp my hands together.

"You think your little upgrade will save you? Now you can die as an ice cube, how nice." He cackles.

That wasn't even funny. I sigh and concentrate on what I'm doing. Protection, safety, peace. Harmless, guarded, impregnable. 

Secure, indestructible,

Shield.

The creature begins to dash towards me, with no meaning of stopping. Just before it could trample over us, a large shield, made of ice, appears before me and Dlorah crashes into it.