P.S= #28: Yukijinki Island Part 2

"Rumors have it that ten years ago, a mysterious girl arrived on that very island. She wore a single white dress that flowed seamlessly in the wind. It is said that when she arrived on the island, a trail of snowflakes followed behind her. The lady went to the center of the island, raised her hands to the sky, and her haku started to emanate from the palm of her hands, covering the entire island, part of the sea, and even the air. She then activated her Magic Drive and slammed her hands on the ground, declaring, 'Territory: SNOW GLOBE.' Snow started falling from the sky, covering the area within her haku's reach, which included the whole island and a part of the sea. From that day on, the island was called... the Yukijinki Island," Yamato narrated.

Cory, gazing out the window, determinedly declared, "Then we have to go."

All eyes turned towards him.

"The fact that we aren't heroes of this world means we shouldn't be charging into a fight like this. The Slayers System should be the ones handling this, but at the end of the day, we are Slayers. If we see someone in danger, we help, even if it means breaking the law or die trying." Cory turned around, smiling with his eyes closed, while still looking out the window.

"You heard the captain," Elliott affirmed.

"Let's go to that island," Cory shouted.

"But first, we should go to the Fabrication Room and get some clothes for the weather," suggested Yamato. The decision was met with unanimous agreement as they prepared for the unexpected journey into the mysterious Yukijinki Island, gearing up for whatever challenges lay ahead.

[Fabrication Room]

The Fabrication Room hummed with machinery as the crew marveled at the advanced technology.

"So, how does this work?" inquired Naima, her curiosity evident.

"It's easy," Yamato explained, producing a tablet. The crew gathered around as he pointed at a sleek machine. "Type in what you want to wear, size, color, type, and style. Hit send, and it comes out of that machine right there."

Naima, eager to test it out, took the tablet. "That easy, huh?"

"Yup, pretty much," Yamato confirmed.

Naima diligently typed in her preferences—a brown jacket with fur, matching snow shoes, and gloves. Elliott followed, requesting specialized snow shoes due to his fire magic.

"A snow Shoes," remarked Kiyomizu, intrigued.

"Yeah, remember, I have a fire magic drive, so I'll be fine," Elliott replied confidently.

Kiyomizu, Ava, Yamato, and Cory took turns inputting their preferences into the tablet, generating a diverse array of winter attire.

"All I need is a tam, a scarf, and gloves. I'm already wearing a hoodie," Cory remarked.

"What about your shoes?" Kiyomizu teased.

"I'll be fine. Now, shall we go?"

[On the Yukijinki Island]

As they landed on the island, the crew was immediately greeted by the Ayakashi's territory, sending her a message.

She waved her hand in front of a mirror made of snow. "We have intruders," she declared.

"What should we do?"

"Dispose of them, but first, let my snow work." She snapped her fingers.

"See, guys, it's not so cold," Cory said, jumping up and down and even making a snow angel.

However, a sudden strong breeze swept through, causing Cory to shiver. "Guys, I'm freezing."

"Maybe you should have worn something better," Naima shouted.

"Ttthaaats ko meeen niimaaaa"[ that's so mean Naima] Cory retorted, teeth chattering.

"The temperature just dropped, and it's dropping even more," Ava observed.

"We should go and find the nearest village before we get lost in this snowstorm." Naima turned around, only to find that no one was there. "Guys?"

[Kiyomizu]

"Hey guys, where did you go? Damn it, don't tell me I'm lost on this weird island alone without any backup."

She hears something behind her. "Please don't let it be an Ayakashi," she whispers to herself as she slowly turns around. When she faces back, she sees nothing. "Am I going crazy? I thought I heard something," she mutters, turning around.

"Bago Bago," Yamato says, making a funny face. Kiyomizu screams and hits him.

"Aw, why did you hit me?" Yamato protests.

"Because you scared me! It serves you right," Kiyomizu replies.

"Hehe."

"Anyways, I guess we are stuck together, the two weakest, and we don't have any powers." said Kiyomizu

"I have powers remember and don't be like that. I'm here. You don't need Elliott, Cory, or Ava, not even Naima," Yamato reassures her.

She looks at him, then turns around. "At least I'm not alone in this place. We should try and find the village." said Kiyomizu

"Right!" said Yamato.

[Elliott]

"I guess the storm has split us up. I should find the others fast. Let's see, knowing those five, only four will go to the village, or better yet, find it. So, I should head there too. But Cory, I'm sure he won't find the village. Let's hope he does. And I know I'm not the only one who's not getting any haku whatsoever."

[Ava]

"I have to find a way to get to the others. What's up with the haku here? I'm not getting any. Thank god the body stores haku."

[Cory]

"I'm so cold. Am I going to die from the cold?" said Cory

A girl in a white dress emerges from the storm.

"Huh? A little girl."

"You're not welcome here."

"Huh? What are you talking about? Wait, aren't you human too? So why aren't you freezing? Wait, no. You're her, aren't you?" said Cory

"Be gone," she waves her hand, turning Cory into ice. "Now then, I will dispose of your friends next." [Gwenyth (#4 of the A Class Ayakashi)]