Clarity I

Simultaneously, as this went on time seemed to stop as the dimension's destabilization became apparent as the waves ceased and the clouds within the sky dispersed. Resulting, in a singular white and black sun floating in the sky alone…

Left with the task of shedding light upon the situation at hand as the once-sleeping being awoke with a flutter of his eyes, just as the sound of a gong rang throughout the dimension. Announcing the arrival of an emperor like in ancient times, yet before they could guess what was going on an explosion of grayish light exploded from Rin's body.

Which led to the destruction of the cocoon that once sealed him in an endless cycle of nightmarish memories. Along with the dimension that was on its last leg that temporarily held them captive.

***

Back to the present moment...

"Now just what do we have here?!" Rin wondered as he glanced at his surroundings curiously before unconsciously unleashing his aura causing the entire Dreamworld to quake and rumble.

Briefly, that is before the will of Dreamworld, suppressed his aura and began to repair the damage generated by Rin's actions.

'Hmm, so does that mean this place doesn't have a world spirit even though it's of a higher origin than Earth?' Rin wondered curiously highlighting that he still had much to learn about the world outside Multiverse Z.

"Hey, just what is your problem *cough* couldn't you have given us a warning?!" Charlie shouted as he accidentally inhaled dust.

"Sorry, but honestly it wasn't my fault as it kind of just happened," Rin replied as he turned around and glanced at Charlie, waving his hands hysterically to get rid of the dust that threatened to kill him.

"Sorry, my ass you! You nearly killed us in the process of your awakening, also just what were you doing in an ark rupture?" Charlie asked after finally getting rid of the dust that lingered around him.

'Hmm, now that I think about it... just what was I doing before I came here?' Rin thought as he closed his eyes and pondered Charlie's question.

***

Meanwhile, a few meters away from him, Noctis and Dime could be seen whispering to each other as they gazed at our boy with wary. 

"So, what do you think he's doing?" Dime asked Noctis after they flew down and landed a few meters away from Rin, following a beam of grayish light that broke Dime's domain.

"Not sure, however, maybe they could tell us what occurred in the ark rupture, during our little charade," Noctis said as he beckoned for his disciple to come, along with Claire and Morpheus. 

A few minutes later...

"So, Claire, you are telling me he's the reason behind the destruction of the ark rupture, following his supposed awakening?" Dime asked just to be sure, even though his disciple would not lie about something so serious.

After she informed him of everything that occurred in the ark rupture and handed over the samples she collected meantime.

"Yes, Master," Claire nodded, "However, with this new info, we still have much to learn about ark ruptures and he might be the clue to discovering everything there is about them."

She exclaimed with glee as she pointed at Rin, who was still deep in thought as no matter how he tried he could not remember what occurred.

Following his brief encounter with the stranger who called him brother and the destruction of the ark rupture caused by his awakening. Considering everything between that was just a blur of fragmented memories and jagged visions.

'Sigh... I'll have to deal with this when I return,' Rin thought as he shook his head and placed this issue on the back burner for now, "So um... is there a place nearby where I could get something to eat?"

He asked Charlie as he teleported next to him since there was no point in dwelling over spilled milk when he could use this opportunity to get a free meal and more info on where he was currently.

"Huh? Sorry, but could you please say that one more time?" Charlie asked with surprise as he did not even realize when Rin had appeared next to him.

"Is there by any chance a place nearby, where I could get something to eat?" I asked again with embarrassment as my stomach rumbled.

"Um, if you have time to spare, I know a place nearby that offers some amazing hibachi," Dime said with a smile as this was his chance to learn more about who this enigmatic fellow was and his connection to the phenomenon known as ark ruptures.

***

Sometime later at a secluded restaurant called Beyond Starlight, located near the edge of the outer ring...

A group of individuals of varying status could be seen sitting at a table on the highest floor as various dishes, sauces, and drinks were arranged before them.

"So, before we dig in, I think it would be in everyone's best interest to introduce themselves?" Claire said earning the appreciative gazes of everyone in attendance except Rin, who was eager to satisfy his hunger and head back home.

"Tsk, is an introduction honestly this important at the moment?" Rin asked with bewilderment.

"Yes!" Everyone else said collectively with a knowing smile.

"Sigh, well then... everyone, I'm Rin Kurama and that's about it so let's eat."

"Hold up, the food won't be going anywhere, my friend so relax and allow our dear guest to introduce themselves. Plus, I assure you if you truly are that hungry, I can ask the head chef to make some more," Dime said, "Oh and I'm Dime by the way and this here is my apprentice, Claire."

"Nice to meet you, Dime and Claire! Well, I am Noctis, and this is my apostle Charlie, and his familiar Shadow," Noctis said as he glanced curiously at Rin, 'Hmm, now that the most dangerous and time-consuming part is over with just what are your plans, dear brother?'

He wondered since with this new change in plans, what was once impossible is now possible, considering what would have taken a century has now been reduced to a decade or less.

Signifying that if they play their cards right, they might be able to reclaim everything they lost and bring an end to Elizabethe's tyranny once and for all.

"Welp, it seems I'm the last to go, however, I've never been one for the games, guys. So with the authority granted to me, Morpheus the 15th King of Dreams, I hereby arrest you Rin Kurama on the charge of suspicious activity and theft?!"

"Oh, is that so," Rin laughed with amusement as he gazed at Morpheus.