The Trails Lefts

"They truly were enemies of Eternity" The Shogun murmured as she recalled what had happened. She didn't think that her interference was necessary, but in the end, the two boys had entered Tenshukaku, challenged her authority and escaped, and all of it thanks to the power conferred by the Vision as without them there was no way they could have even dared it.

Plus that man... "Niwa Tomoki" The Shogun didn't really know how to react, that gaze, that strength, that willpower... She had never experienced them, but they had made her feel something new for the first time, showing that they were a danger for her Eternity.

*Clak* *Clak* The Shogun walked over the front yard, receiving the attention of the multiple soldiers who had been unable to stop the two boys' escape, the warship carrying them long go away from the shore, showing its great speed and making impossible their chase.

"Today, as the Shogun of Inazuma, I declare" The Shogun lifted her Mussou Isshin, pointing it to the sky. That mere fact formed black clouds all around of Inazuma "The shutdown of borders of Inazuma, the start of the Sakoku Decree. And with it, the start of the Vision Hunt!"

*BANG!* Over the ocean all around Inazuma, the dark clouds unleashed their power, shooting flashes of lightning over the water.

"I will not permit anyone to go against us. I will protect this Eternity!"

...

At the Alcor, Beidou looked at the sky, at the sudden black clouds appearing and frowned at them. "It's not time to sleep! Everyone prepare! A storm is coming."

"Aye!" The men of the Alcor quickly started moving busily all over the deck just the first lightning fell over the sea, followed by strong rain.

"Reef the sail! Prepare the storm trysail! Keep it steered!" Beidou commanded as she turned the wheel, changing a little the direction and increasing the speed.

"Why are you speeding up?!" Kazuha asked confused "If we continue with this wind, we will lose the mainsail. Shouldn't we pick up the sail and use the storm ones."

"So you know about ships? Good boy" Beidou smiled "But that will be okay in a normal storm and this one is nothing like that. Didn't you see how quickly it appeared? I'm sure that it will become worst and I smell that it would last quite a bit. In this condition, the best option is to go forward, leaving it at the maximum speed."

"But going at such speed in a lightning storm..." Kazuha doubted while looked at Allen who was sleep due to his exhaustion "We won't be able to avoid the lightn-" *Bang!*

Just as Kazuha was talking, a bolt of lightning fell over them, threatening the ship. However, just as it was about to hit, Beidou jumped over the sky while lifting her claymore.

"Tidecaller!" The lightning was attracted by Beidou's claymore as she swung it, controlling the lightning within it and finally unleashing it away from the ship towards the sea.

Landing on the ground Beidou smiled at Kazuha "That's why I'm here!" However, she quickly froze

"No good" Beidou's smile quickly disappeared as multiple bolts targeted the ship, more than five forming over them.

"TIDECALLER!" Like before she attracted the lightnings, taking most of them at the stern, however, she failed to take the one at the bow "Shit".

*Crrr* The lightning cracked, but before it touched the ship, it disappeared, being absorbed by some type of sword that appeared from nowhere.

"I'll take care of this side, focus on leaving the storm" Allen said while kneeling, supporting himself with his sword while two ice swords circled around him. He was tired, really tired, making it difficult to stay awake, but he was aware of the situation, even if it was forcing himself, it was necessary.

"You really are good boys" Beidou smiled "We can't be less guys! Full speed!"

After half an hour and an incredible struggle, the Alcor was finally able to leave the storm while only receiving light damage.

"Finally" Allen sighed as he fell to the ground unconscious, the ice swords disappering.

"Good job, guys." Beidou congratulated "All straight to Liyue!"

...

*Pang* Sara punched with fury the ground.

"Shit!" Sara cursed, tears falling from her eyes "Not only I've been humiliated by Tomoki, being played and used by him, but even Allen dared to attack me with a bow, laughing with what I taught him" Sara clenched her hands "If I see him again, I won't hold back to capture him. I'll unleash my full strength."

Sara stood up with a serious face, she cleaned her tears and glared with anger at the horizon while she took a short Wakizashi with her right hand. She held her long hair with her left hand into a ponytail and with a swift swing cut it out "I'll never be weak again. I'll never forgive them. Never!" She growled with anger and conviction as she let go the hair over her hair, the strands flying over the wind.

*Fush* Just as she made her decision, a pillar of light descended over her from the sky. Looking at the sky, a feather fan was drawn by stars, with two stars shining brightly and showering Sara with their light.

"You better no return, because once you do that will be your end." Sara promised to the heavens.

...

In the Kamisato State, one hall was all prepared for a party, a table full of food, instruments for the music, some presents... However, it was completely empty, except for Ayaka who sat over one cushion with a downcast expression.

This should have been Allen's goodbye party that she had prepared in secret, however, after everything that happened yesterday, Allen was forced to flee two days before it was planned and was made a wanted man in Inazuma.

Ayaka knew about it, but nevertheless she continued with the party preparation all by herself while communicating the guests the cancellation of it. Ayato wanted her to stop, but after being unable to convince her, he let her be, preparing this empty party.

"Ayaka, are you okay?" From the ceiling, Sayu jumped on the floor in front of Ayaka and asked concerned.

"Yes, I am." Ayaka nodded calmly "I was just waiting."

"Allen had already left Inazuma" Sayu said carefully "He won't come."

"I'm aware, Sayu. But..." Ayaka made a painful look "some part of me is expecting him to come. To appear from the door with smile while saying how difficult it was to come. Then, we will eat, dance, have some fun and in the end, we will say goodbye."

Some tears started to fall from her eyes "I wanted to say goodbye to him, to hug him one last time and make a promise."

"I'm sure that he also would have liked it, he was simply forced, but..." Sayu tried to cheer her "He surely is fine and I'm sure that he will return someday. That's why a goodbye was unnecessary, better prepare for his welcome!"

"Yes, you are right" Ayaka made a sad smile and approached Sayu, giving her a strong hug "Thanks, Sayu"

She stood over a minute like that before she broke the hug and smiled brightly "We have a lot of food and everything prepared so it will be a pity to throw off. Let's call everyone in the State and make a party."

"Yes!" Seeing her smiling, Sayu beamed "I'll go notify everyone!" she said before disappearing.

Ayaka finding herself alone took a drink and lifted it while looking at the horizon "For our future reunion, Allen."

...

Some days had passed since Allen's leave and the Sakoku Decree started, and over Watatsumi Island, Kokomi was inside her office at Sangonomiya Shrine reading some reports.

"There had been a lot of voices against the Vision Hunt, not only our people is against it, there has been even foreigners allogenes coming in search of protection" One of her assistance informed "How shall we act, your Excellency?"

"The decision has been made" Kokomi made a serious face, her manners and charisma at full display, showing a royal aura. "Make all the preparations. We are starting a war!"

"Hi!" The assistants quickly nodded, leaving the room to communicate the news.

Kokomi turned over the windows, looking at the sea 'Just as you wanted Allen. It's your win.'