Hiiro stood in the center of the island with his Claymore pointing the tip at the last puppet.

"..."

Durin had his head down ".... I... I lost?"

"You said so." Hiiro looked serious as his armor glowed with radiance and energy Pyro.

"..." Durin said nothing for a few seconds. "Tell me Hiiro... But the question is... To what? Justice? Hope? Pure strength?"

Hiiro looked down for a few seconds before looking up to the puppet "You wouldn't understand..."

"But I want to understand... How someone like you, who has suffered great ordeals of the world, is able to stand up like it's nothing." Durin's gaze was downcast as the red-haired boy looked serious "The answer you had it that time, those emotions you stripped away. They made you incomplete."

"... I see." Durin said nothing as Hiiro the final blow "Goodbye.... Durin... Rest easy."

FWOSH!

At that moment he drove the point of his claymore into the puppet's chest and it turned to ashes ascending into the blue sky "..."

It was all over...

"Hiiro!" A couple of voices began to call out to him seeing from a distance the group. Yuuki, Ritsu and to his surprise, Kohaku had come too.

The pink-haired boy hugged the red-haired boy tightly "Hiiro.... Thank goodness..." The Pyro Archon smiled as he hugged him back "Hai.... And... Kohaku-san... It's over, Durin is no more." The pink haired boy broke away with a smile "Rinne would be so proud of you."

"I saw him..." Hiiro looked up with a smile full of peace "I was able to see him for the last time.... Kohaku." The older one understood those words as he sighed "I..."

"You don't have to apologize." Hiiro smiled calmly "I know you did it for me, and I didn't take your feelings into account."

The pink haired boy was astonished before he laughed a little "You don't look like the Hiiro I know anymore, you've gotten better."

The red haired boy nodded as he looked at the group "Nito-senpai, Albedo, Nicredo, Aether..." Iena, Yuuki, Ritsu and Kreist were each carrying.

Nito who was being helped by Yuuki denied "Don't worry, it'll take a while for me to heal completely. Pyro Archon~* I must say.... Nii-chan is very proud of you."

Hiiro laughed in amusement as Ritsu put his hands on his hips "I envy you and Koha-kun~* Yuu-kun still can't rule Atlantia until he's ready and you guys don't have a nation so you're free Archons."

Later...

Nito and the others stood on the deck of the warship Selene silently looking at the corpses covered by white blankets and on stretchers.

One soldier looked at his comrades "378 casualties, 187 Celest Knights and 200 Moon Knights among the casualties. We are progressing the recovery of key technology."

"..." No one dared to say anything as Nito nodded "Thank you for reporting it." Hiiro walked on foot getting a little closer to the soldiers and clasped both hands together in prayer "..."

Ritsu walked over and put his hand on Hiiro's shoulder "It's not your fault Hiiro.... Everyone knew the consequences of joining the army."

"I know..." Hiiro looked at the sky "..."

Luminaris.

Ensemble Square

Ryoto was standing in the center of the break room uncomfortably "..." Hajime panted putting both hands on the boy's shoulder "You look perfect in the uniform."

The blond looked at the Ra*bits outfit he was wearing, Mitsuru and Tomoya walked into the break room as the beige haired boy smiled "You were great, you have great potential to be an idol."

DANG! DANG!

They all heard the sound of bells ringing as they heard a shout from on of the soldiers "They're back! Their majesties are back!" Hearing that everyone went outside seeing in the distance three dragons and Nito and Ritsu's fleet approaching Arcaic City, the ships along with the three dragons passed over Ensemble Square heading towards the Valyrie palace.

Everyone did not hesitate to head there immediately.

After a long walk they entered the royal palace of the Lux Archon, they stopped and asked where Nito and the rest were to one of the servants who informed them that they were in the throne room.

With fast pace they quickly arrived at the place where Nik smiled "Nito! Hiiro! Guys!" Ryoto who was also with them ran to the blond "Dad!"

Nito smiled as the blond boy jumped into his arms who grabbed him hugging him and giving him a kiss on his forehead "I promised you we'd come back. Ryoto..."

The smaller boy nodded before looking at his brother "Welcome home. Nii-san."

Nicredo warmly smiled and walked towards the two and lovingly tousled his little brother's hair "Of course, I would never leave my little brother."

Suou watched with tears streaming down his cheeks.

"I'm home, Suou." Kohaku smiled warmly causing the younger red-haired one to run to hug him "I was so worried.... Hic..."

The Electro Archon smiled wrapping his arms around the other boy in a hug "Gomenai..." Suou sobbed into Kohaku's arms who held him in a loving embrace.

The two finally separated while Niki and HiMERU smiled looking at the pink haired boy. No words were needed before the three embraced each other, unwilling to let go. Fearing to lose someone again just like their leader, Rinne, did.

Hiiro approached Crazy:B which HiMERU and Niki noticed the red and white armor and headband he wore.

"I saw my brother... One last time..." They all stood there quietly as the red haired boy looked at the three of them "I got.... One last message from him... For the three of you."

Nito smiled looking at the group "Let's give them some privacy." Most nodded as they stepped back a bit to give them space.

They were all chatting amongst themselves in the distance until they fell silent as they saw the three members of Crazy:B started to cry and hugged Hiiro who was the same way. They could see how the three of them trembled from time to time indicating that they were sobbing and crying.

Nito closed his eyes sadly, he knew that he had transmitted Rinne's message to them just like he did with him, Ritsu, Yuuki.... Hiiro decided to tell Rinne's last words to Kohaku along with The rest of Crazy:B and later to 2Wink.

The days began to pass in the luminous realm. A funeral was held in honor of those who fell in the battle against Durin as well as the Achlyss soldiers who died and were moved to Ritsu's realm.

Both former Idols visited the families of the deceased to give their condolences, it was their duty. After all they had fallen under the command of both, but it was not in vain.

But they also had to do something else....

Days later...

Ensemble Square.

They were all in the garden of the Starmony Dorm. They were all wearing black blazers and suits, with white button-down shirts with long sleeves. Nito, Ritsu, Yuuki and Kohaku were also wearing the same as the others.

Nito was at a shrine to give speech looking at everyone before looking at the marble behind him "..."

It was Rinne's original Claymore, which was broken to pieces in that battle against Durin (Hiiro). The Lux Archon turned to see everyone present, even the four best warriors of Achlyss and Luminaris, Raiden, Nahida, Venti and Zhongli were present as well.

Nito took a breath before speaking. "Today we are here... To honor the memory... Of Amagii Rinne... We will not list his accomplishments and his life.... Because we all know it from the heart. The first thing I will say... He was someone who shone on stage more than ever, like a warm flame. And he was... To the very end... Despite being a troubled boy at times, deep down inside him.... He was warm and comfortable like a warm flame giving out its warmth in the winter."

Nito took a couple of breaths trying to hold back the tears that threatened to continue as he went on "We may be saying goodbye to him today.... We will say goodbye to him, but we will always remember what he was like.... And always will be... And he gave his all for that which he loves..." The Lux Archon closed his eyes as memories of those times raced through his mind. "Deep down he taught... The meaning of being comrades, fighting and hope. He showed us... All the beautiful things in the world.... And no one would be able to replace these teachings."

Nito turned around as he handed him a bottle of grape juice "Rinne, this is the best bottle of liquor in all of Luminaris.... I was planning to drink with you this liquor when you will finish fulfilling your job..."

He carefully left opened the bottle and filled a crystal glass before setting the two items down next to the broken Claymore.

"I can finally give it to you." The blond spoke with a sad gentle smile, saying goodbye to the red haired boy.

Nito climbed down as he let the people closest to him get on the platform and walked towards the marble where the broken sword lay.

Kohaku took a breath looking at the sword "Rinne.... You saved me that one time... When I thought being an assassin would be for the best, but you saved me and took me to a bright and warm world." He carefully laid a bouquet of flowers beside the sword.

The pink-haired boy turned away while HiMERU was next "Rinne.... When I first met you you were someone annoying and irritating.... But... Behind that attitude, I could see that you were someone who truly cared about others.... Although I'm sure you wouldn't admit it, so we'll move on.... This is our promise, and we will ensure that legacy lives on."

He finished as he walked away from the marble leaving a Crazy:B pendant on the marble. Niki...

He trudged over, he was on the verge of bursting into tears. "Rinne..." He tightly gripped the object he held "I still remember that time.... That we met for the first time like it was yesterday.... I was on my way home and I saw you.... I never knew what fate would lead us to here.... We've been living together for years since you ran away from home, but... Those experiences we had. They were the most precious to me, I know that..."

Niki choked before continuing "Just like the rest of Crazy:B you didn't just shine as an idol. But as someone who went beyond that, you became a flame that lit up the dark night, giving its warmth until its end.... I couldn't be more proud of you, Rinne. And I will make sure your village knows it, how amazing you are."

The grey haired boy walked over to the marble and left a picture of Crazy:B that they had taken in their old apartment.

Niki walked away as he began to sob covering both hands over her face. HiMERU put his hands on the silver haired boy's shoulder "Niki..."

Hiiro walked sadly to the marble with the injection tube. "Nii-chan...I once hesitated and almost made grave mistakes.... And fear made me lose myself.... It was you who enlightened my world, and showed me what I should follow in the long nights..... You told me how I should go on. Nii-san, now the sky you have left me is blue, and the path you opened for us is brighter than ever..." At that instant Hiiro set the Serum injection tube down beside the sword.

One by one the idols left bouquets of flowers on the marble around the broken sword as a sign of respect and honor. They were consumed by the times gone, and rarely spoke for the rest of the mourning.

The few clouds disappeared without anyone noticing, the sky remained clear blue until it was engulfed by starlight.

Hiiro and the rest... They did not dream that night... On that day, there was no sound through the nation of light, not even the sound of the winds.... Only a huge sepulchral silence that lasted until the next day, the winds were silent and in mourning at the loss of the leader of Crazy:B and the legendary knight Knight Vermilion.

Start song

Rinne:
Say...
My name..

Rinne:
When the tree susurrates...

Niki:
Once and again telling a story lost in time

HiMERU:
The way it starts and the way it ends

Kohaku:

Kohaku/Niki/HiMERU
AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH~*

Kohaku/Niki/HiMERU
How I long... To embrace...

Hiiro:
The future breaking...
Off the shades from the past...

Hiiro:
Still ablaze~*

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A red-haired boy in Crazy:B attire stood in the center of the field of flowers looking up at the moon as he carefully touched one with his fingers to the delicate petals.

Rinne: