"At that time, I was friends with both of them, so I couldn't help anyone. I could only watch Shadow Moon, who represented my younger brother, die. Even at the last moment, my younger brother who had been transformed did not forgive my older brother."
Ash calmly narrated a story called the past, and Dark Precure just listened to his thoughtful narration quietly.
Chapter 181 Fate·Duel
déjà vu.
I don't know how many times I've emphasized it, so much so that I feel like I'm overstating the number of words.
He was created as a clone and a fighting machine, and his purpose was to defeat his original body. He had no meaning in existence other than that, and had no chance to experience any fun in the world. In the end, he died at the hands of his original body.
Probably because too many similar things have happened, that's why Ash said that he could empathize with her loneliness, and that's why he felt a sense of déjà vu in Dark Precure.
"Then again, in order to defeat the hero named Blue Beet, the clone's "shadow" dark warrior named Black Beet was created to fight to the death with him. This is almost an existence exactly like you."
"Even though there were countless opportunities to turn back, 'Shadow' never regretted it once. Until the end, light and shadow died together in the battle, and 'Shadow', who was born as a clone, died meaninglessly."
Ash paused with a big gasp, as if for emphasis.
"Except for me and his mortal enemy Blue Beet, no one remembers his existence!"
"It was at that time that I realized that neither Shadow Moon nor Black Beet deserved to die!"
Even if a soldier is destined to die in battle, he should never die like this!
After listening to Ash's words, Little Dark seemed to feel that inexplicable sense of déjà vu, and subconsciously hugged the doll in her arms, so because of her strength, the cotton leaked out of the cracks in the patch again.
"Little Dark... No, Dark Precure, just listen. Of course I can continue to make up all kinds of excuses to deceive you, let you take my bait again, and tie you to a ship with my name on it without knowing why."
As he spoke, the man couldn't help but reach out and hold the side of her face. He gently picked up the girl's soft dark green hair with his fingers, so that her beautiful heterochromatic eyes, like those of a Persian cat, could look into his own.
"But you are my friend, not my enemy. It would be too unfair for you if I calculated against you just to help Pretty Cure."
"After all, I've said it before, right? If you don't believe me, you can pierce my heart from behind at any time." The man said and laughed. "I am still alive now. Since you believe in me so much, then I have to believe in you."
"So I told you everything, including my boring mental activities, and left the choice to you to make a decision. No matter what kind of decision it is, I will not interfere, but will witness it for you."
Ash's tone did not convey an order or a request, but a rare sincerity.
"My actions from beginning to end are based on my own arbitrary actions. Although I consider myself not a madman, I am definitely not a normal person - so Little Dark, it's completely okay for you not to believe me."
"But-"
When I heard Ash say this, the first thing I felt was a burst of heartfelt happiness.
Then, something I had never felt in a fierce battle, a feeling of extreme panic came from the bottom of my heart, and——
Afraid.
Let's ignore all kinds of small things that are not within the scope of discussion. Almost everything she did after being born as Dark Precure was to follow instructions, including Ash becoming her friend, and then becoming the only two important people in her life. They were all decided by chance.
What you decide to do based on your own will has never happened from the beginning!
Dark Precure cast a longing look at Ash, looking for the life-saving straw in panic.
"Do you think it would be better for me to be with you? I don't want to do this... but I don't want to stay out of it as if I don't see anything!"
So please, please tell me, tell me I can do it, I can do it! This way I will have the courage to do that!
"No, I won't 'tell you' just this. Little Dark, you are no longer a simple fighting machine, but an independent person."
Unlike the extremely confused girl, Ash's eyes burned with a strong consciousness.
"So, what you want to do this time must be decided by yourself!"
The girl who had never been so scared curled up into her arms, and her favorite doll kept making more harsh and creaking sounds.
"I don't know what you said... If you ask me to choose, I don't know what to do!"
"I don't understand... I don't understand..."
Faced with Little Dark who was so quickly pushed to the limit by his actions, Ash remained silent for a while and finally relaxed.
"If you really want to ask my opinion."
"If you are in doubt, don't act. At least... you will still be alive."
Light gray tears shone in the girl's eyes.
——Pretty Cure dividing line————
"Yuri-nee, is it okay?"
"I don't know either..." Tsukikage Yuri, who was exuding fatigue, sighed as if he had just fought fierce battles with countless Desert Apostles enemies. "After my father came back, my mother didn't ask anything. She just hugged my father silently and cried and said it would be good to come back."
"Isn't it great that your family is finally reunited? So why?" Lei felt that things were not that simple, because at this moment Yuri's frown never let go.
"The important thing is Dark Precure." When it comes to this topic, Yuri doesn't know whether he should show anger or sadness. "Dark Precure is indeed a clone developed by my father using my DNA when he was Shaback. She is my biological half-sister."
I ran away from home for many years. When I came back, a sister who was about the same age as my daughter appeared. Yuri's mother did not throw him out on the spot. I can only say that they really loved each other as a couple.
"And my father does not treat her as a simple tool without self-awareness, so now I..."
I couldn't help but hug my head, Yuri was in agony.
Kolon, Ash... Please tell me, how can I face this former enemy and now my other self?
"Crack-!"
While everyone was distressed, a crow feather shot out of the window, penetrated the glass, and nailed Yuri's side.
"This is it!"
Everyone almost jumped in fright, especially Yuri, who already had a bad look on his face. After pulling out the crow feather, his face became even worse.
"This is the breath of Dark Precure. She left a message on it, which means..."
The other Pretty Cure quickly gathered around after hearing Yuri's words, and as the interpretation continued, Yuri's ugly face became worse and worse.
'Cure Moonlight, the need to share each other is unnecessary for the two of us, this is fate! '
'The time has come for a showdown. Today at dusk, XXXX, two people, you and me. In the end, only one person can get everything and survive! '
'Come on, Cure Moonlight! Tsukikage Yuri! '
Tsukikage Yuri's palms couldn't help but clenched.
"She wants to face a fateful challenge with me..."
Didn't it obviously say that the existence named Duen was about to destroy the earth? At this time...
The broken feathers slowly floated down from the palm of Yuri.
Chapter 182 Witness before the decisive battle
At the edge of the far corner, a black shadow flashed away. Seeing the people who caused an uproar because of his provocation, Dark Precure couldn't help but clenched his fists and made a crunching sound.
Not only your father and mother, you also have so many friends who truly care for you. In contrast, what I long for is just the love of Shaback and Ash.
Even though I already have so much of you, you are still not satisfied. Do you want to seize all the remaining shelter from me?
Unforgivable... unforgivable... unforgivable... it's really too much...
Thinking of the fact that he had once forced Yuri into a desperate situation, and then defeated him until Heart Seed was shattered and unable to transform, and even his partner was killed when he made an enemy of her, Dark Precure sneered from the corner of his mouth.
Is there any reason for reincarnation in this world?
"People who are too similar will repel each other... Sure enough, the fact that there can only be one between you and me is fate."
"Ash, the story you told me... you said that the dark warrior who fought the hero died meaninglessly, that he didn't even leave any trace of his life in this world. It was definitely not the way he should have died."
The sneer on Dark Precure's face gradually turned into a sad and beautiful smile.
Maybe this choice, which is completely opposite to what you expected, really failed you in my expectations of me.
"But for me, as long as you still remember me, Dr. Sabaku, then the meaning of my existence is enough."
So I must defeat Tsukikage Yuri! As long as I defeat Moonlight, I can move from darkness to light!
By becoming the only absolute being, I can be who I truly am!
At that time... I can truly find a safe place beside you and watch the same scenery as you.
After the other side learned from Yuri about the letter of challenge from Dark Precure, an uproar immediately broke out among the other Pretty Cures. After a heated discussion, several other people, including the elves, reached an agreement.
"No, you can't go, this is definitely a trap!" Itsuki immediately agreed. Although she trusted Ash and even Timons, she didn't take kindly to other people in Desert Apostles, especially Dark Precure, who had disgusted her for a while. She always had an attitude of killing them immediately.
"That's right!" She was once protected by Yuri behind Heart Tree, and saw her defeat Shiffre and Coffret with tears in her eyes. "This time it must be the same as last time. It is a trap set by Desert Apostles to completely defeat you Yuri. We can't believe what the bad guy says!"
Of course, this matter is also a very difficult choice for Yuri. After all, if she didn't know anything at that time, she only needed to kill her with all her strength as before. But now that she knows the connection between the two, all that is left for the girl is painful and difficult to make a choice.
The noisy environment around him was like birds chirping in the trees. Yuri closed his eyes and finally made his decision.
"No, I must go."
Yuri's categorical words silenced the entire room. When his closed eyes were about to open again, his eyes were already full of determination.
"There is no place for her by my side... It has been like this since before. There will eventually be a battle with her. I have such a sense of fate!"
Everyone wanted to say something else, but seeing Yuri's firm eyes at this moment, they couldn't say it.
"Then at least we are together..."
"She said that as long as me and her are enough."
Even though it was a roundabout strategy, when he saw Yuri's downcast eyes, Erika stopped talking.
After everyone was silent for a while, they gave their answers in unison.
"Then go ahead!"
There was not too much entanglement, and there was a sense of trust in Yuri that did not require words in his eyes.
They chose to support Tsukikage Yuri's wish.
"While you are away, we will protect the earth and everyone's Heart Flower!"
Lei, who had lost some of her past timidity, walked up to Yuri and gently held her hand, as if she wanted to pass on her courage to her.
"If there is really a fate between you and her."
Exuding a warm light like the sun, Itsuki smiled and stretched out his hand.
"Then let us help carry everything except fate!"
The noisy Erika also put his hand on it.
"All of us will always be waiting for you!"
"Everyone, thank you!"
Taking out the kettle lid's transformer from his pocket, Yuri moved towards the target without any attachment.
Now is the time for me to fight without reservation, and then... I will definitely return to everyone safely!
Pushing open the door of Erika's clothing store, a violent sound of tires rubbing against the ground sounded from in front of Yuri.
"Ash!?"
Putting down the arm that was placed in front of her to block the dust, Yuri made a startled sound. Obviously, Ash riding a motorcycle appeared in front of her at this time, which was not within the scope of her expectations.
Before she could ask anything, there was a "pop" sound, and another helmet hanging on the handle was thrown onto her body.
"Come up." Ash pointed to his free back seat.
Without too much tweaking, Yuri put on his helmet and climbed onto his seat. He reached forward and put his arms around the man's waist, tightly pressing his flat upper body against Ash's back.
I always feel that I can just stand next to him and look at him from a distance, so this is indeed the first time for such close contact...
The high-performance roar of a super-scientific motorcycle came from the highway. Under the control of Rider, the motorcycle carrying the two people turned into a flexible light and shadow and continuously shuttled between the traffic, speeding towards a small island outside the city.
"Ash, where are you from?"
"Me? Ha." Hearing the questioning voice from behind, Ash laughed at himself. "I'm probably responsible for collecting the bodies of you two, so don't let me have the opportunity to do this, do you hear me?"
"I know, I will win!"
"That's not it... well, forget it."
"Ash..."