Chapter 2: Dreams Of The Past

After the tour was done, Heizou took Kazuha to a room where he could stay in. It was not the most expensive of rooms, but it was surely cozy and comfortable.

It had a prince-sized bed and had a drawer in the side that had several pen and paper held inside. Kazuha thanked Heizou for his hospitality. Heizou smiled and said, "No Problem!" And put Kazuha to bed. Kazuha fell into a deep slumber...

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The Vision Hunt Decree, 2 years ago...

"The Musou no Hitotachi..."

"It can only be witnessed when the 'divine punishment' is administered. Moreover, it was the pinnacle of the Raiden Shogun's skill, a symbol of ultimate power."

"Kazuha..."

"Yes?"

"Don't you think that someone could withstand that power?"

"There has been no one who could..."

"Well... There will always be those who dare to brave the lightning's glow."

Those words echoed through Kazuha's head when suddenly, he fell into oblivion. Kazuha could not comprehend what was happening afterwards. He felt unconscious and cold.

As he drifted in an empty space, he suddenly woke up in the outskirts of Inazuma City --- where he heard the news of his friend challenging the Vision Hunters for a 'Duel before the throne'.

Kazuha's mind was hazy with worry. He ran all the way towards Tenshukaku, witnessing his friend's loss against Kujou Sara. In the moment of his friend's demise, Kazuha grabbed his friend's dying Vision as it burnt into a bright flame.

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Kazuha woke up from the dream and gasped loudly for his breath, gripping the bedsheets after staring at his palm. Kazuha panted, reliving the memory. Heizou got startled and rushed over to the room where Kazuha was staying. Heizou was genuinely worried.

"Are you okay? Did you have a nightmare?" Heizou yelled, jumping on the bed. Kazuha was hyperventilating. Kazuha groaned, before letting out a sigh, apologizing for this occurrence. Heizou, still worried, asked if he could help Kazuha to sleep without fear by squeezing into the bed to which Kazuha declined originally but reluctantly agreed.

Heizou got into Kazuha's bed and said, "I'll sleep here with you... I don't want you to get scared...." Kazuha reluctantly agreed once more. Kazuha was still shocked because of that dream.

Kazuha shut his eyes tightly and hugged Heizou from the back tightly... gripping for comfort, slowly drifting into slumber once again.

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A quiet and peaceful field surrounded Kazuha's gaze. He was sitting on a picnic mat. Heizou walked towards him and greeted him, hugging him in the process. Kazuha hugged him back and they proceeded to have lunch.

Kazuha then took out the Floral Zither which was unexpected for him. He thought he had given it to the Traveler years ago but dismissed the idea. Kazuha then began to play it as Heizou began to sing.

The Field was filled with a Wonderful Melody, similar to the wonderful melodies played by Kazuha's friend, Xinyan, years ago in the Golden Apple Archipelago.

Heizou smiled passionately at Kazuha and they proceeded to enjoy their time together.

Some minutes later...
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Kazuha grabbed Heizou by the arm and walked below the Kamisato Estate where he saw Lady Ayaka, the Shirasagi Himegimi. Ayaka waved at the two and told them, "Kazuha... is this your friend's..." Kazuha nodded, with some sadness in his eyes.

Ayaka said, "Well... as the new Yashiro Commissioner, I would do my best to honor your friend." Heizou prayed for Kazuha's friend in the background. Kazuha was shocked, "You're the new Commissioner?!?" As soon as he asked that, Ayaka stared at him, confused.

Kazuha then realized that he had been living in the past too much and forgot that Ayaka took the role of Yashiro Commissioner in the absence of her brother, Ayato, due to his travels to Fontaine for business.

Kazuha chuckled, "Sorry... I forgot about it... I was living in the past a little too much..." After that they chatted and all three of them headed out to the Yae Publishing house to read some light novels.

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By the time Kazuha regained his consciousness in real life, Heizou was still asleep. Kazuha put his head near Heizou's arms and looked at his handsome face. Kazuha hugged him and whisphered, "Thank you..." 15 minutes later, Heizou had woken up.

Heizou patted Kazuha's hair upon yawning and said, "Good Morning Kazu-kun! Have you slept well?" Kazuha yawned and said, "Yes indeed... I have slept well..." Heizou sighed in relief. "So, shall we have breakfast?"

Heizou asked. Kazuha wanted to decline out of trying to be polite but before he could speak, Heizou had ran to the kitchen and started preparing the food. Kazuha ran to him and said, "Heizou, there's no need to-" But was cut off by Heizou. "It's fine... You must be starving my Sleepy Friend~"

Heizou then smirked evilly again, making Kazuha have to mentally prepare for his flirting. "God! you looked so cute when you were asleep~ I couldn't resist the urge so I hugged you~ Ah~ you're so goddamn cute~" Kazuha stood silent and blushed hard, not expecting that.

Kazuha then realized, The hug Heizou gave him in his dream felt real because Heizou hugged him in real life. Kazuha then retaliated, "Well... I couldn't help falling asleep in your arms because of how strong and cute you are~"

Kazuha could not hold his laughter while saying that and burst out laughing with Heizou. Heizou then said, "Alright... Alright... Now let's go wash up."

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