They had sex so many times that they had lost track of the time, and they were now covered in a layer of sweat and the smell of sex. They had also stained the sheets with their juices, and the room was filled with their breathing, their voices, and the sounds of skin rubbing against their skin.
Now that the negative effect was gone, Rio was herself. Both of them only stopped when they couldn't hold their energy back anymore and took a bath before going back to sleep, cuddling together.
***
In the morning, Atsuku and Rio left the bedroom together. Rio wore a white shirt underneath a black jacket, combined with the black skirt and thigh highs from Atsuku's space storage. She couldn't wear her previous clothes because they were wet from her sweat and love juice.
The blond-haired girl's face was red. She clearly remembered last night and blushed deeply.
In the living room, Yamada and Gaia were actually already up and sat in an awkward atmosphere. When they saw Atsuku leave the room, Yamada raised his hand and greeted them.
"Y-Yo!" He stuttered a little, a sign that he was a bit nervous and unsure what to say in this situation.
Atsuku smiled wryly while Rio's face flushed deeply. They realized that Yamada might have heard Rio's moan. But Atsuku kept his cool and replied.
"Yo. How is it? Have you reached the First Stage safely?"
He approached the couch and sat beside him while Rio strode over with her head down low and sat beside Gaia.
"Oh! I did! I feel something forming near my heart and a hot sensation flowing all over my body. They are my core and Arcane, right?"
"Yes," Atsuku confirmed with a nod.
"Uh… I also felt something forming near my heart, and suddenly, my body went hot and... Aaarrghh!" Suddenly, Rio shouted loudly as she ruffled her hair. "Shitty brother! Let me hit your head! Forget everything that you heard from last night!"
She stood up and took a plate that was on the table, about to smash it at Yamada's head. However, the blonde boy managed to catch her hand before that, and they struggled against each other.
"What are you talking about?! I just woke up! Ask Gaia if you don't believe me!" Yamada sought help from someone in the same position as him.
Unfortunately, Gaia knew everything since the time in Fantasia. On top of that, she never lied, so she answered honestly.
"We heard your passionate words to Atsuku clearly…" Gaia nodded, then she continued. "And your moanings."
"Die!!" Rio shouted once again and kicked Yamada on his stomach without holding back.
"Aaahhh!"
The couch was rolled over together with them, but Atsuku managed to stand up before he got caught in the sibling's quarrel. He moved to the couch beside Gaia, watching Yamada being beaten up by Rio.
"They got along really well," Gaia commented with a small smile.
"Indeed, they are." Atsuku agreed.
Even if they always had quarrels, they got along pretty well for a sibling at their age. Yamada knew how to take hits, and Rio got easily embarrassed even though she put up a strong front.
More importantly, what made them great siblings was they didn't put a second. They let their real self be known to each other and accepted who they were when they were together.
"So, we are going to move to your house? Where is it?"
"Ah, you don't know about that, huh? I thought you knew about everything."
"This is Earth, not Fantasia. I know everything in Fantasia, but not here. My power is limited, and I don't even know what or where the next Trial is being held." Gaia answered Atsuku's joke seriously.
This girl couldn't take it easy and was always serious about answering everything. Maybe that was her personality, but she reminded Atsuku of something.
'It's like she's programmed to answer everything seriously. I don't mind that, but I hope she can loosen up a little as she's a human now.'
"I see. To answer your question, my house is in Shibuya, at the edge of the ward, where a residential area is located."
"Hmm…" Gaia only replied with a hum. Her gaze wasn't focused on Atsuku but instead on Rio and Yamada. "It seems they are done."
Atsuku turned around, looking at where the sibling quarreled. Rio walked toward them with a satisfied smile while Yamada was out of the cold. A few pieces of shattered plate spread around his body, and a trail of blood trickled down from the wound on his forehead.
"When will we move to your house, Atsuku?" Rio asked, flopping down between Atsuku and Gaia, holding his arms.
Atsuku took out his phone and looked at the time instead of answering Rio. It showed 06:02 AM, then he turned to Rio, answering. "Right now."
***
Shibuya was close to Minato ward. Usually, people would take a train to get to the other wards. However, the track was stopped due to the panic last night, and people crowded the station and protested, trying to leave the city.
The billboard on the high-rise building all showed news about last night.
Some people believed it was the end of the world, but some disagreed and said it was the beginning of humans' evolution.
A clash of opinions happened all over the world. The street and city were empty. Some citizens were still afraid of the countdown in the sky and holed up in the shelter until the government let out an announcement that the situation was safe.
In the middle of such an empty street, four youngsters were riding an orange sports car with a convertible roof on the highway at full speed, reaching more than 150 KM/h, not minding the cops or traffic. They were too lightweight for someone who was about to move to a new house.
Obviously, all items they needed had been stored in Atsuku's new space storage earring, so they didn't need to bring any more belongings. They could also take new clothes in Shibuya if they need new ones. All stores were empty right now.
"Woah! Faster, shitty brother! Yahoo! This is the best! This city is ours!"
One of the youngsters, a girl with bobbed-cut hair, raised her hands while standing up on the passenger seats to feel the wind as she shouted loudly.
"Fucking idiot! Get down, or you will be blown away!" The driver, Yamada, shouted back at his sister as his hair danced in the sky due to the wind. He then turned to his side where Atsuku was and said, "Hey, tell her, Atsuku. Don't look so bored while chuckling happily!"
"Well, let her be. She won't die from falling down, as her body is practically superhuman now. Your wound will also heal in a few hours due to Abaddon's power. He can regenerate wounds fast." Atsuku responded with a smile.
"Fufufu, did you hear that, shitty brother! That's why you didn't die from being hit by a plate!"
"But that fucking hurts!" Yamada retorted.
"It was your fault for listening to o-o- argh! Anyway, that was your fault! I was only influenced by the negative effects back then!"
"Yeah yeah! That was my fault, alright?! Now sit down! We have arrived in Shibuya!"
"Oh? That's fast." Atsuku said as he looked over the scenery that passed them. They exited the highway, and Yamada drove slower as it entered the middle of the city.
He then turned to Yamada and asked, "You know the way to my home, right?"
"Yeah, of course. I have put it on the GPS." Yamada tapped the screen beside the car radio. "We will arrive in 10 minutes even if we drive slowly."
"I see. It's been a long time since I saw them, so I look forward to it." Atsuku said in a solemn voice, to which Yamada responded with a light nod.
"Yeah."
The drive was quiet as they entered the residential area. Rio and Gaia were enjoying the wind while looking around like little children behind, while Atsuku rested his head on his hand.
'What kind of face should I make when I meet them again? It might be only a year for them, but it has been more than 20 years for me. I would have even forgotten my mother's face if not for the picture I saved on my computer.'
It was something that couldn't be helped. The memories of blood and wars filled his mind; he had no time to remember Earth in the meantime.
'Well, I am looking forward to meeting them.'
"We've arrived." Yamada's voice brought Atsuku back from his thoughts as Rio leaned forward to the front and exclaimed.
"Woah! So that's Atsuku's house? That's so big!"
They pulled over a big Japanese mansion surrounded by tall walls in four directions. In front of them was the massive wooden gate, and it easily reached 3 meters tall. The space inside itself was also big. It was almost as big as a football stadium.
When they stopped in front of the gate, it automatically opened, and a lady in a black kimono walked out with a graceful step. Her hair was black and tied in a bun. She had sharp eyes resembling a lion and stared straight at Atsuku.
"You've returned, Atsuku."
Looking at her, Atsuku was filled with emotion. He slowly exited the car and looked at the lady with the same sharp gaze. His lips curled up slightly in a nostalgic smile.
"I am home, mother."