A/N: I'M BACK BITCHES!
Shonpufi here.
Yes, you aren't dreaming! After *Looks at the last chapter posted* SIX MONTHS!?!?!?!
Oh wow....
My bad, Tehee~
Anyway, sorry for not posting anything this whole time. I've just been busy with life and have also been focusing my power on my first fanfic's rewrite.
It's been hectic.
But fear no more, I will be posting again on this fanfic!
Also, [Nadzreen_Raimi]. You really are a persistent person.
Bro's been sending stones to this fanfic for god knows how long despite no updates.
Your determination has been rewarded.
I will try to send out at least one chapter a week, maybe even two, if I have little work that week.
Any who, enjoy the chapter and give me 'ya stones.
Yes, this is a stone robbery!!!
GIVE ME 'EM STONES BEHIND THE COUNTER BEFORE I SHOOT YOU!!!
BTW, I'm writing this at *Looks at time* 2:59 of the morning, so there might be some grammatical errors.
Yes, the insomnia hit me again.
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-3rd POV-
HIMEKO sighed, a bottle of booze at hand as she drank alone in her room.
It's been about two days since she arrived in this "Alternate Universe".
And in these few days, she has had problems thrown at her that, as per usual, were above her pay grade.
From what she's been told, "Gods" and magical creatures roam the planet like it's nobody's business.
Humans wield God killing weapons like it's a normal Tuesday.
And what's even worse is that *GAG!!!* Her alternate self was dating the archbishop.
Her and Otto?
Just the thought alone made her gag in disgust.
But despite her disgust, she couldn't help but feel jealous of her other self, even if the person she was dating was Otto. That's not to mention the fact that she herself had never gotten herself a man due to work and the constant pain she was in.
They just looked so... happy.
HIMEKO quickly shook her head, clearing her thoughts.
"Ugh, don't feel jealous!" She grumbled.
She brought the bottle close to her mouth to drain the thought out of her head, but stopped a few inches from her lips.
HIMEKO looked at the bottle and sighed.
'Do I really need to drink anymore?' She wondered.
The only reason why she constantly drowned herself in alcohol was to help her forget the fact that she was dying soon, and to help her bear the pain she was continually in.
After all, she was a Valkyrie.
Yes, they were strong, but it depended a lot in their Honkai energy resistance, and the artificial stigma they were implanted in them.
And with Himeko?
She had one, but that stigma was constantly eating away at her health.
She became a Valkyrie at 18 and didn't get the chance to train and build up resistance, or she didn't have a high resistance to begin with, since she wanted to become one immediately.
And despite her stupid decision, despite people telling her that it was dangerous and that her lifespan would significantly shorten, she ignored them as she had a goal to find out what had happened to her father.
Of course, this came back to bite her in the ass, as the continuous use of her Stigma killed her slowly and she didn't find anything at the same time.
But now it was all gone, and best of all, she wasn't going to die any time soon, according to "that" man.
It was an... uncomfortable peace.
*Knock!*
*Knock!*
*Knock!*
Hearing the knocks on he door, HIMEKO got out of her bed and opened the door.
"Big sis, HIMEKO" A monotone voice said her name.
"Bronya..." HIMEKO muttered as she looked at the silver-haired teenager.
Bronya in this universe was basically the same as the one from her universe, with her monotone voice and unchanging resting face, except for her paralyzed legs and height, which were stunned due to some events in her life.
Right now, she was the size of the average teenager. No, she WAS a normal teenager.
And even if she wasn't her HER Bronya, it still warmed her heart to see her living a normal life, far away from having to fight Honkai beasts or any dangerous beasts.
"Hey, kid," HIMEKO raised her hand to ruffle her hair.
Bronya pouted, slapping HIMEKO'S hand away from her head.
"Big brother Otto is calling for you..." She informed as she walked away, her hands straightening out her hair.
"..." (Himeko)
-Otto POV-
"You called for me?" HIMEKO asked as she entered my office. She was still wary of me, her eyes scanning my every move.
"Mhm~ Yes, take a seat" I signaled with my hand for her to take seat in front of me.
"Have you made a decision?" I asked.
She looked at me dead in the eyes, "No..." I could tell she was uncomfortable with the question. She tried to dodge that question every time we met, but she couldn't run away from me.
I sighed as I knew that was going to be her answer; she wasn't sure if she wanted to join Shicksal again, at least not the Shicksal of this world.
"Alright then if tha-"
[My Lord] Rita's voice suddenly cut my words short.
She manifested beside me, coming out of her spatial purple fog as usual.
"Yes, Rita?" I responded.
She gave me a small bow, "All is complete."
My eyes widened, and my mouth grew into a smile that made HIMEKO uncomfortable.
I looked back at HIMEKO, "Well, talk later, I have things to take care of." I stood up from my chair and approached Rita so that she could TP us, but...
"Take me with you!" HIMEKO suddenly spoke up.
I couldn't help but raise an eyebrow. This was the first time she's ever asked something like that.
That look in her eyes...so much determination in them.
"...Fine, come," I said. HIMEKO nodded and got close.
I rolled my eyes as she kept about a foot of distance between us.
"EKK!" She squealed as I grabbed her by the waist and pulled her close.
We disappeared from my office.