Chapter 1.2 - Loose Canon

Loose Canon
said a female voice that was accompanied with the clinking of a key in a lock. Alice did not open her eyes but was nonetheless wide awake. The female took hold of her hand and brought her to her feet.

stated another female voice, noticeably deeper.

answered Alice, who was drowned in fear. Her touching of the Hakurei Barrier had been an accident as Reimu had been erecting the Barrier as Alice was attempting to cross the - border. Spending a whole year in isolation meant she had no idea what had been going on in the outside world. Not to mention the impact of her loss of sight. Alice couldn't help tightening her grip on Komachi's hand.

ordered Shikieiki, directed at someone else.

said a third female voice, this one sounding very young.

corrected Shikieiki.

growled Cirno.

mumbled Shikieiki, which was clearly audible to everyone present. Cirno did not reply and Komachi let go of Alice's hand.

offered Cirno.

Alice had no idea what was going on, Cirno hoisted her up by the legs before Alice could formulate a sentence. Despite coming into physical contact with someone else, Alice suddenly felt very cold, even more so after placing her hands on Cirno's shoulders. Then she felt a flying sensation with air blowing into her.

After several minutes of only the passing air to listen to, Alice spoke up,

Alice could hear a hint of loathing.

Alice smiled, touching a ring on her left hand with her thumb, Not long later, Cirno landed on the ground and let Alice down.

Almost immediately came the sound of a male voice, Alice felt someone grab her wrist.

she grinned, tears forming at the sound of his voice. She wrapped her arms round Ælious' neck.

interrupted Cirno, she pleaded.

answered ,

cried Cirno with happiness, her footsteps fading away.

said Ælious in a very serious voice. Alice knew that he had bad news. He led her inside what she assumed to be his house and sat her down at a table. Given the nearby discussion of elementary mathematics, Alice gathered that both Cirno and Kacy were at the same table.

greeted KC, whose voice Alice immediately recognised, holding Alice's hand,

On the other side of the table, Ælious spoke,

Alice explained, her heart sinking with every word.

Alice was close to tears.

stammered Alice, struggling to speak straight.

Alice couldn't help form a quick smile.

That took a lot of strain off Alice and she felt considerably better.

Alice struggled to do so, her eyes having been closed for almost a year. Her vision remained pitch black. She heard a tongue click.

The room went quiet. Alice had no idea what to choose. There was a sudden outbreak of crying. gasped Alice, not sure what to do,

shouted Cirno,

sighed Ælious,

Alice firmly stated, quickly followed by another outcry from Cirno.

interjected Ælious,

began KC,

continued Ælious,

called Cirno,