Chapter 59

Yukina sat down on the sofa, currently enjoying the peace and quiet.

Yukina laid down her head, "this is the life... Can't believe Chi also left our things here in advance,"

After a short moment, a high-pitched whistle coming from a kettle suddenly emerged from the kitchen.

"Oh! The hot water is ready,"

Yukina stood up from the sofa and quickly made her way to the kitchen.

Later, Yukina began pouring some hot water into a mug.

Letting out joyful hums, Yukina finished pouring the water.

"Hmmm, I knew Chi would have this here. A perfect hot chocolate in the perfect time and perfect place!"

Yukina sat down on the sofa with her hot chocolate drink in hand, "there were a lot of chocolate sachets on the drawer, maybe I'll make some for Yuji later on too," she took a sip from the mug and began emitting a relaxed expression, "this really helps me sleep,"

As time goes on, she enjoyed the peace and quiet with utmost ease.

BOOM*

Suddenly, the ground began to shake as a luminous blue light emerges from afar, outside the cabin window.

Yukina maintained a shock and troubled expression as the shaking of the ground and luminous blue light slowly faded.

With shivering hands, she slowly placed down her mug on the table.

"YOUR KIDDING RIGHT!?"

Meanwhile, in Yuji's perspective.

In the open area, the destruction greatly increased, with the addition of a huge burn mark on the ground.

At the source of the destruction, Yuji was laying down the ground with cracks due to the impact.

Yuji lay down still, looking at the starry sky, as he breaths heavily, "What's this... I... Can't move,"

"You poured too much into it," Alicia said, also sounding tired.

"Sorry... I forgot that I couldn't feel my limit..."

"I told you to stop didn't I!?"

"Sorry… Anyway, what was that?"

"Hm?"

"That strange sensation I felt earlier? You said it was an Akumas,"

"That... First of all, you feel extremely tired right now, right? So much that you can't move,"

"Yes..."

"That's what happens when you put that much in it without injecting yourself,"

Yuji suddenly had a realization making him irritated, "why didn't you say so earlier!?" He shouted.

"I got caught up in the moment and forgot, don't blame me though! Our minds were basically in sync, you didn't think about it too!"

"Eh... You got a point..."

"Now that we know the limits, we also found out what's beyond it I guess?"

"The power of an Akuma?"

"Yes, it seems that when you reach your body limits the Akuma side in you emerges and gives you more power,"

"Isn't that a good thing?"

"I don't know, but it's best if you avoid going through that limit, for now, I think,"

"I'll agree with you on that one... "

"Also, when you go through your limits, you probably noticed it but, your eyes take the shape of an Akuma,"

"How did you know?"

"That sensation you felt, I felt it too, quite some time ago,"

"You mean when you were still an Akuma?"

"My body is still an Akuma, even now... I meant when my consciousness transferred to you,"

"That's what I meant, anyway I think we can agree on only using it for emergencies,"

"Also, now that I think about it… we just did something like that without even using a single shot!" he said, sounding surprised by realization.

"hm? Umm, yeah,"

"Based on your reaction, I'm guessing that's normal to you…"

"I know how completely unnatural that is, what happened just exceeded my expectations a little bit,"

"damn, how strong are you?"

"you have a lot more to know…"

A short moment has passed, as Yuji was still laying down on the ground observing the starry sky.

"This isn't that bad... I don't even feel my body so I'm not feeling irritated,"

Suddenly, Yuji heard a sound of drifting feet from a distance.

Yuji tried to turn his head and look but the exhaustion didn't let him.

"Well look at you…" A familiar sounding voice emerged from above Yuji's head.

"Took you a while..."

Yukina then bowed her head and faced Yuji who was looking straight at her, locking eyes with each other.

"What was I supposed to do? You took the buggy with you and this place was some distance away from the cabin, be thankful I actually came you know,"

"Hehe, your right... Thanks,"

"You sound extremely tired, want me to let you rest there for a while?"

"Help me up!"

"Hahaha! I will, I will, I was just kidding,"

"I've laid down here for a long time now... I don't think that was a joke..."

"Don't be too serious now," Yukina let out a small laugh as she helped Yuji get up from the ground, "can you stand?"

"Somehow," Yuji said, sounding very tired.

"Don't worry, I'll be supporting you," Yukina wrapped Yuji's warm around her neck as she grabbed his waist.

"This will do right?"

"Yes, Sorry... And thanks..."

And so, she carried Yuji with her shoulders as they walked their way above the small hill.

"The stars... Are really pretty tonight..." Yuji said.

Yukina looked up, she then felt a soothing sensation as if that moment put her in a more relaxed mood as she gazes upon the starry sky, "yeah... Your right, I don't think I've looked at them like that for a long time,"

As they continue to walk, they slowly made their way close to the buggy.

"Hey, Yuji... I want to ask something, " Sounding hesitant, "this may sound pretty stupid... And childish, but I just want to make sure,"

"Ask away..."

"At this point... We're basically friends now... Right?" Yukina turned red, trying to avoid eye contact as she finishes her sentence.

"Thank God..." Yuji whispered

"Eh?" Yukina slowly lifted her head towards Yuji.

"Thank God I wasn't the only one worried about that!" Yuji shouted.

"Huh!?"

"I was thinking if this was what you can call a connection or something, but I never had any other friends besides Erina so I didn't know,"

"I... I see..." Yukina said awkwardly, "I forgot about that," she thought

"I'm so glad..." Yuji whimpered

"Y... You can shut up now and get in the car!" Yukina opened the door and threw Yuji at the backside of the buggy.

"Agh!" Yuji groaned as he laid down on the back seat, "what gives!?"

"Hold on tight, we're going back now," Yukina said, starting the engine of the vehicle, as she hides her flustered face.

"I just thought about it but, are you also like me? Not having any friends that is..."

"I have friends! You already met Chi, didn't you?"

"Oh yeah... I forgot,"

"Now shut up and just conserve your energy,"