Chapter 57

"Helloooo," a familiar-sounding voice emerged, as Yuji was slowly opening his eyes from the depths of darkness.

Suddenly, it all went white.

"I'm here again..." Yuji said.

"Welcome back!" Alicia greeted, approaching Yuji with an excited expression, "it's not often we can talk like this!"

"What's the matter?" Yuji asked.

Alicia tilted her head, "What do you mean what's the matter?"

"You brought me here, didn't you?"

Alicia shook her head, "nope, you got questions, don't you? You're the one that brought yourself here,".

"I see... Now that I think about it, what's happening here? Am I still asleep?"

"Half asleep is the term, I believe, you can be woken up or wake up on your own will, probably,"

"I guess I'll test that out later... also, I wonder if I can actually go here on purpose, it seems like I only get here when I'm knocked out,"

"I'm not too sure myself, just know that I'm not the one pulling you here, I never tried yet,"

"then I guess we can both try,"

Alicia smiled brightly as she gets closer to Yuji, "Now then, what's your questions?"

Yuji backed down one step away, "you were saying something about energy being transferred to me earlier, didn't you? How was it?"

"I figured out some things on your body, and found out that it is possible,"

Yuji felt excited, "Woah, that's awesome!"

"But unfortunately, it's gonna cost you,"

"I thought so... Well I guess that can't be helped, what are the consequences?"

"You'll feel extremely exhausted after, like REALLY exhausted, it might also put a lot of stress on your muscles, it mostly depends,"

"I see, wait a minute, it's quite similar to an adrenaline rush,"

"Adrenaline on top of adrenaline, probably? Let me explain since it's kind of complicated,"

Yuji then sat down in mid-air, "I'm listening," suddenly he got shocked, "wait, I can do this!?"

"Yeah, in this space it's all your imagination, that's probably why it's so empty, well this is good too," Alicia said, floating in mid-air above Yuji.

Alicia went back down, still floating, in front of Yuji, "now listen, what I can transfer to you is my mental state,"

"Mental state?"

"To further elaborate, if you feel physically exhausted, of course, that affects your mind, right?"

"Yeah,"

"I can mix my mental state with yours and completely ignore your whole bodies exhaustion, in simpler terms, you won't feel pain or exhaustion even if your body is already on its limit,"

"Just like how an adrenaline rush makes you ignore how bad or fatal a damage you took can be," Yuji Stated, "so the payback of that will depend on how much I abuse my body in that state, right?"

"Yeah, it's probably something that you shouldn't use carelessly,"

"I guess that's that... That was still good to know,"

"Right?" Alicia smiled brightly.

"By the way, earlier Chi said something about an open plain, do you have any moves I could use and practice there?"

Alicia paused as she thinks.

"I don't know... You know the basics moves I do already... The other moves are..." Suddenly, Alicia raised her head in thought of an idea.

"Something in my mind just popped up too..." Yuji stood up, "when you said basics, I just thought, what is your power actually?"

"You've been using it so well, I thought you already had an idea,"

"I do, but It wouldn't hurt to know from the source, won't it?"

Alicia flew closer to Yuji, "sorry my bad, what your power is something like controlling atom-like particles,"

Yuji stood still in shock, "so those things I've been gathering and creating, were atoms?"

"I said atom-like," Alicia said, "since they disappear after use or whenever I turn off my ability, I don't think their actual atoms, but regardless, it's a powerful substance that can be used for temporary creation,"

Yuji nodded his head being fascinated.

"Don't try to overdo things though, pulling stunt moves can really tire you out mentally,"

"Tire me out mentally... Then your mental transfer can be a lot more help than we thought!"

"I agree with you, but you really should be careful,"

"Why being so cautious all of the sudden?"

Alicia looked troubled, "ugh, it's kinda complicated, maybe you should experience it yourself, later on, that open field you'll be doing a powerful move that I used, try asking Yukina later on,"

"So, something Advanced," Yuji said, "why do I have to ask Yukina?"

"Yukina saw me perform it before, and it will also avoid suspicions from her, you don't want her to find out above me yet, right? Asking her will most likely reduce her shock if you pull it off,"

"Yeah... that's true…"

Alicia paused as she makes a serious expression, "You better prepare yourself, this will be a faster way,"

Yuji tilted his head with a confused expression.

"The name of the move is..."

...

...

Back to reality, Yukina was looking peacefully outside the car window as she gently rubs Yuji's hair.

"I wonder if we're close... I don't see any houses nearby at all,"

Suddenly, Yuji let out a groan then buried his face on Yukinas thighs.

"Wha!" Yukina flustered with shock.

Yuji lets out sounds of pain as he continues to rub his face.

"Hey! What are you...? Are you ok!?"

Yuji grabbed his forehead as he slowly opened his eyes.

"Damn Alicia... That hurt," Yuji thought, "that was a shock... But her saying the name of that move transferred all her knowledge regarding on making that move on to me... But GAH! IT HURTS SO MUCH!"

Yuji then faced up, slowly getting a clear view.

"Hey! Hey! Are you ok!?"

Yuji's blurry vision slowly got better and better

"Yukina?" Yuji said, as he slowly sees the clear picture of his situation.

"What's going on? Are you ok?" With a worried tone and expression, she subconsciously pulled her face closer to Yuji waiting for a reply.

Yuji blushed as Yukina flustered upon realization of her actions.

"Ah!"

Yuji sat up as Yukina quickly pulled her face back up.

Sitting back at their position, they both flustered.

"S... sorry, what was I..." Yuji said

"You fell asleep quickly, then fell down on me as you did,"

"I... I see, sorry about that," looking flustered.

Yukina pouted, "Then, you suddenly began screaming in pain again, what's going on with you?"

"S... sorry, I just got a sudden headache that's all," Yuji held his head.

"Does it still hurt?" Yukina said, being worried.

"A little, but I can manage,"

"Is that so..." Yukina said, still looking worried.

"We'll be arriving shortly now," the old driver said, as he made a left turn from the main road.

"So, we're here," Yukina said looking out the window.

Yuji felt curious and took a peek.

Yuji observed the area, noticing that it was a huge grass field with no nearby houses except for the one their car is facing.

"Is that... A cabin?" Yuji said, in question of the large cabin in front of them.

"It seems to be, the view seems really nice too," Yukina said, "it's perfect for relaxing, this must be one of Chi's vacation houses, am I right mister?"

"Haha! You are most certainly right, this is the place Miss Chi mostly visits to clear her mind of troubles," the driver stopped the car by a tree near the house, "we have arrived,".

All of them stepped out of the car and admired the peaceful view.

"I can see why chi would choose this place to relax," Yuji said.

"If you look to your left, you'll see a vehicle and a road ahead," the driver pointed.

"Are those buggies? Yuji thought.

"And if you go past that small mountain over there, you'll see an open damaged area, where you can increase the damage if you like," The driver continued.

"Eh..." Yuji said, not knowing what to reply.

"Must be the place where Chi bents her frustration," Yukina said.

"Eh?"

"Haha! You are most certainly right miss," the driver said.

"Wait, isn't this place where she relaxes?"

"It probably feels better to relax here after letting out your frustrations there," Yukina said.

"I guess I kind of understand," Yuji said, "I did like playing games after I train with my punching bag before,".

"Well then, if that is all settled, I'll be taking my leave," The driver said.

"Going already?" Yuji said, "even though we just arrived?"

"My task was to simply drive you here, I am still needed back at the quarters and must head back immediately,"

"I see, tell our regards to Chi, will you mister?" Yukina said.

"I will most certainly do," The driver bowed, "now then,"

The driver got in the car as he said his goodbye, and shortly, he drove away.