Music Shifter

Chapter 20

A:I'm sure you already figured out who the "mysterious" person from the last chapter is seeing from the comments. Even if i drop hints at this chapter. You'll know it, i'm sure
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"(Namee)!!" Nina called out with Clockwork beside her, "where do you think she went?" Nina asked her

"She must've gone into the deeper parts" Clockwork replied and glanced at Nina, she looked worried. Clockwork put a hand at Nina's shoulder making her look up

Clockwork gave a reassuring smile "we'll find her" she said, Nina smiled slightly "we should've brought BEN along since (Name) always brings her phone around"

*with BEN*

While he was going through the cameras in Zalgo's lair, he suddenly sneezed "ACHOOO!!!" he scratched his nose and looked around

"Damn it, someone's talking about me" he grumbled

*back with Nina & Clockwork*

Nina groaned and pouted, "we've been searching for hours!! Where could she be???!!" She whined

From the distance they could seea faint smoke and a loud crashing noise "maybe there?" Clockwork said and pointed at the source

"Come on! Let's go!!" Nina said and pulled Clockwork along

*with (Name) a few minutes ago*

"Y-you're alive?!" (Name)'s eyes widened and her fighting stance fell

"Of course I am dear! I wasn't there when you blew up the entire facility" Ai smiled at her

(Name) quickly ran up to her and hugged her tightly "I'm so glad you're alive" she muttered, Ai hugged back and smiled

"You know, you could've killed me on that day if I didn't have a day off" Ai said and flicked her forehead

(Name) pouted and rubbed her forehead "but i didn't, that's why i choose that day. I knew from Serena that you weren't there" she mumbled

Ai tilted her head "Serena?" She asks, "oh, she's that AI chip that the facility installed in my brain" she explained and Ai's face lit up in recognition

"Oh! I remember" she said, Ai smiled and caressed (Name)'s cheek

"You grew up so fast, the last time i saw you was when you were still a child" she said and smiled, (Name) unconsiously nuzzled into her hand

'Why is it so comforting being around her?' (Name) thought and smiled

Little did she know, if Serena could. She would facepalm so hard at (Name)'s dense mind

"I see you kept my gift" Ai smiled and pointed at the recorder strapped at her waist, (Name) looked down at it and smiled

"Of course i did, I've been trying to take care of it as best as possible" she said and smiled, Ai patted her head and smiled

"How heartwarming" she said, (Name)'s face flushed but she quickly snapped her head towards her right

"Ai, get behind me" (Name) said and glared at the direction, Ai stepped back with a confused face

After a few minutes a creature walked up to them, it growled and attacked them at high speed

(Name) immediately made an ice shield around Ai and attacked the creature with fire

The creature stumbled backwards and roared in pain, but it wasn't dead just yet. It's eyes glared at (Name) and it let out a screech and once again ran at (Name)

She was getting ready for another attack when she saw a flutter of light pink hair in front of her, her eyes widened in shock

As she was about to push Ai behind her, Ai pulled out a syringe filled with strange liquid and tranquilized the creature

The creature stumbled back before slowly shutting it's eyes

"Wha-" (Name) couldn't find the right words for what just happened in front of her eyes

Ai looked back at her and smiled, "Wha-what did you do?" She stuttered, "that was a special serum i made to immobilize demons" she explained

(Name) gaped at her, "what? You didn't think i'd stay at that facility and learned nothing did you? Also that serum was intended for you when you were in the facility" Ai smiled

"I-i...have no words for that" (Name) mumbled, then she heard footsteps coming at their direction "is there another one?" She asks herself

"(NAMEE)!!!" Nina ran to her and quickly tackled her catching her off guard

"Nina? What are you doing here?" She asks, "I was searching for you idiot! Do you know how worried i was?! I hate you so much!" Nina cried out and hugged her tighter

(Name) smiled softly at her and hugged back, she saw Clockwork trailing behind not far away from them

Nina finally let go of (Name) and noticed Ai looking over them and slightly smiling

"Who are you?" Clockwork asks before Nina could, both of them quickly wenr on guard

"It's alright guys, Calm down. This is Ai, she took care of me for a while" (Name) said and smiled

"oh, N-nice to meet you" Nina said and looked down, Clockwork just nodded

"(Name) you have to go back! We're about to save Sally. You have to know the plan first" Nina said and grabbed her hand.

"Wait, Ai, what about you?" (Name) asks, for once, (Name) saw Ai with a serious face. "Who are you battling?" Ai asks

(Name) glanced at Nina and Clockwork and both of them shrugged. "Uh, Zalgo" she said

"I'm coming" Ai said, (Name)'s eyes widened. "What?! No! You'll get hurt! Or worse, Die!" She cried out

"(Name). I know Zalgo, i have some....matters to deal with him. And i could be of use. You could use the serum i made" Ai smiled slyly

(Name) pouted and sighed. "Fine, you'll come with us. But if Slender says no. You're staying in the mansion" (Name) said and smirked. She guessed that Slender would probably won't let Ai join them
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"Yes" Slender said and (Name) gaped at him

"B-but she, and she could...WHAT?!" (Name) yelled, "child, she could be of use in the war in defense and alongside EJ" he explained

(Name) groaned and saw Ai smirking at her, (Name) pouted