Ep.2: Silver lining.

07:35 Declan's office.

Declan: Hey Chiyo I've got a mission for you.

Chiyo: (curious) I'm listening.

Declan: I've done some research on Vauban. He uses the power of darkness which means he's practically immortal. But I've managed to find the one and only light user. She lives somewhere in downtown Aridia.

Chiyo: Let me guess your sending me all the way to Aridia to look for her and bring her to you?

Declan: Not just you Aki is going with you.

Chiyo: Okay then when do we leave?

Declan: ASAP here's the coffee shop she always goes to. You'll find her there. Also she's a hardened Merc so be careful.

(Contenue story in dialog form)

Chiyo and Aki arrived in Aridia, ready to begin their search for the light user who could potentially help in their fight against Vauban. They headed to the coffee shop that Declan had directed them to, keeping their eyes peeled for anyone who might fit the description.

Aki: (whispering) Do you see anyone who could be her?

Chiyo: (looking around) Not yet. We'll have to keep looking.

As they scanned the crowd, they noticed a woman sitting in the corner booth, her eyes flickering with a faint golden light. She was dressed in all black, with an air of confidence and strength about her.

Aki: (nodding towards her) I think that's her.

Chiyo: (nodding) Alright, let's go talk to her.

As they approached the woman, she looked up and gave them a cool look, sizing them up in an instant.

Light User: (skeptically) What do you want?

Chiyo: (steadily) We need your help. We're looking for someone who can help us fight against Vauban, and we were told that you might be the key to our success.

Light User: (raising an eyebrow) Vauban? He's not an easy opponent to take down. What makes you think I can help you?

Aki: (urgently) We're running out of options. We've tried everything, but nothing seems to stop him. We need someone who can match his power and bring him down once and for all.

Light User: (pausing) Alright, I'll hear you out. But I'm not making any promises.

As they sat down with the light user, Chiyo and Aki knew that they had a long road ahead of them. But they also knew that they had a new ally in their fight against darkness, and that together, they could face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Chiyo: So we haven't been introduced properly. I'm Chiyo and this is Aki.

Iris: I'm Iris pleased to meet you both.

Aki: (shocked) Wait Iris? How old are you?

Iris: (confused) I don't know what my age has to do with anything but I'm 18

Aki's eyes widened in shock as he realized that this was the same Iris that Nindo had been searching for all these years.

Aki: (surprised) You're Nindo's daughter? Nindo has been searching for you for years!

Iris: (skeptical) Nindo? My father Nindo? I haven't seen him since I ran away.

Chiyo: (reassuringly) He's been looking for you, trying to track you down. He's been worried sick about you.

Iris: (letting out a heavy sigh) I didn't want to be found. I left for a reason, to escape from my past.

Aki: (curiosity piqued) Your past? What do you mean?

Iris: (hesitating) It's a long story. But suffice to say that I had to leave everything behind, including my own family.

Chiyo: (nodding) We understand. But right now, we need your help. We're up against a powerful enemy, and we need someone with your abilities to help us in our fight.

Iris: (thoughtful) I'll help you. Not just because of the fight, but because maybe it's time for me to face my past and reconcile with my father.

With renewed determination, the team set out to face Vauban once and for all. They knew that they had a long and difficult battle ahead of them, but they were undeterred, with a newfound ally and the memory of their fallen leader to guide them on their journey. And as they prepared to go to war, they knew that they would stop at nothing to protect the world from the darkness that threatened to consume it.

Chiyo: I'll be responsible for training you.

Iris: Alright sounds but what's your rank in HSI?

Chiyo: Grand mistress samurai.

Iris: Oh wow! Wouldn't want to piss you off.

Chiyo chuckled at Iris' comment, acknowledging her reputation within HSI as a formidable and respected member.

Chiyo: (smiling) No need to worry about that. I'm tough, but fair. And I'll make sure that you're ready for anything that Vauban might throw at us.

Iris: (nodding) I trust you. And I'm ready to do whatever it takes to put an end to Vauban's reign of terror.

As the sun began to set on the horizon, the team prepared for the battle of a lifetime. They knew that they were up against an enemy unlike any they had faced before, but they were united and ready to fight to the bitter end. With Iris now by their side, they stood ready to face their destiny, knowing that the fate of the world lay in their hands. And as they charged towards their final showdown with Vauban, they knew that victory was possible, as long as they had each other and the unwavering spirit of a true hero.

Nindo: Iris! It's been so long.

Iris: Dad! It's been 2 years and 3 months.

Nindo embraced Iris tightly, his eyes filled with tears of joy as he finally reunited with his lost daughter.

Nindo: (voice shaking) I've missed you so much. Every day, every moment, I've been searching for you.

Iris: (tears pooling in her eyes) I'm sorry, dad. I know I hurt you when I left, but I couldn't stay. I had to go on my own path, find my own way.

Nindo: (smiling) And that you have. Look at you now, all grown up and ready to take on the world.

Iris: (returning the smile) With you and the team by my side, I know we can do anything.

As they exchanged a heartfelt embrace, the team looked on, moved by the powerful display of love and family bonds. They knew that Nindo and Iris still had a long ways to go in their relationship, but the fact that they were together again was a testament to the power of hope, perseverance, and the enduring spirit of the human heart.

And as they stood united, ready to face their greatest challenge yet, they knew that nothing could break their bond, as long as they had each other to lean on and draw strength from. With Iris now a part of their team, they charged towards their destiny, ready to save the world from the darkness that threatened to consume it.

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