The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

With these whimsical ideas in mind, Kiana followed Bronya step by step until they finally stopped when they reached a certain cliff.

The view here is extremely expansive, offering a panoramic 180-degree vista. If you have the leisure to enjoy the scenery here in peace, it would be a wonderful thing.

Unfortunately, neither of them was in the mood to appreciate the scenery.

Sigh, I never imagined that after so many years, I would be alone with her in this capacity.

Kiana quietly watched Bronya approach, the long-haired girl slowly drawing closer... then reached out and gave herself a very domineering... wall slam?

Huh? What's going on?

As Bronya's pretty face quietly approached, Kiana's eyes widened, unsure of what she was planning to do next.

She gazed quietly into those captivating eyes, feeling his barely perceptible breath, and instantly sensed a sweltering heat permeating the air.

It's strange, why do I feel hot?

Kiana turned her face away, feeling utterly humiliated. How infuriating! She'd actually let some brat get the upper hand. She should have pinned her against the wall first! Ugh!

What does she intend to do next?

"W-What are you doing?"

"Hmph, have you noticed anything amiss?" Bronya stared intently at Kiana, her eyes revealing complex and intense emotions.

It was as if she were looking at a friend she hadn't seen in years, or as if she were looking at a complete stranger, or as if she were looking at someone who absolutely could not possibly be there...

In short, Bronya's feelings at this moment were very complicated.

"Huh?" Kiana was stunned. What did she mean by that?

"I feel like there's something wrong with the AI ​​robot that Schicksal headquarters provided. Right?"

"Huh? Right! Right!" Kiana slapped her forehead. "I didn't expect you to think so too."

Bronya looked at Kiana with a mixture of confusion and surprise in her eyes. Could it be that her teammate had the same idea as her?

"If that's the case, well... but whenever I think of her, I feel like a part of my memory has been erased. Can you tell me your thoughts on this?"

As she spoke, Bronya suddenly leaned in and pressed down on Kiana, almost hugging her to prevent them from being overheard.

This situation caused the person involved to experience a sudden increase in heart rate...

Gently stroking her back, Kiana felt a pang of doubt. She only suspected Sirin? Hmm... why didn't she suspect me?

However, could this be interpreted as her actually trusting me a lot?

Kiana kept thinking about it, but she didn't know what kind of feeling it was.

Feeling embraced by her best friend, Kiana felt a complex mix of emotions.

Why do I feel this way?

Why is this feeling so strong?

Why... do I have this feeling of wanting to hug this good friend and kiss her?

Does one secretly yearn for such intimate gestures?

No, that won't happen!

How could such a thing possibly exist in this world?

Kiana was startled by this thought.

How could this be? How could I... how could this be...?

While Kiana was still reeling from the shock, Bronya's heart was also stirred with a few ripples...

Who is this guy?

Why does it feel so strangely familiar?

This guy's eyes, this guy's face, her figure... her hairstyle...

Everything was so familiar, so familiar that she couldn't believe it herself!

Could this guy really be Kiana?

how can that be possible?

Bronya shook her head inwardly. Impossible! She absolutely couldn't be Kiana!

But if she's not Kiana, then who is she?

Could it be that I'm...overthinking things?

不 ...

My judgment is correct, even without sufficient evidence to prove it...

Bronya shook her head, resolutely telling herself this.

Thinking of this, she slowly raised her head and gazed into those incredibly familiar eyes.

"W-what's wrong?" Kiana asked.

Kiana!

Bronya turned her head slightly and looked into Kiana's eyes as she spoke.

"Bronya?! Great, you finally remembered!"

Only now did Kiana realize that Sirin's restriction had been lifted.

It's a little embarrassing to admit... After all, I promised to keep it a secret, but in the end, it still caused problems and I had no choice but to acknowledge it.

Uh... should she start asking from the beginning next?

For example, why did I disappear? What have I been doing all these years? Why haven't I contacted them?

However, to Kiana's surprise, after they recognized each other... Bronya did not haughtily question her whereabouts all these years.

Instead, as if they had seen something terrifying, they hurriedly released themselves and retreated repeatedly.

What kind of story is hidden in those terrified eyes?

"Bronya?" Kiana reached out her hand in confusion, only to find that her best friend did not respond. "What's wrong? I'm back."

In response to her call, Bronya, the person directly involved, simply stared wide-eyed, arms crossed... as if recalling something extremely profound...

past.

Why are we all different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 38 Trust me, okay? Aren't we partners?

As her memories gradually returned, Bronya truly felt the warmth of the person before her. However, she knew very well that this shouldn't have happened at this moment, because her resurrected memories told her that this warmth was absolutely impossible. This person should...

"Bronya? Bronya...Bronya!!!"

"what!"

Bronya gripped her gun tightly, her entire body tense, ready for battle at any moment. Her large, watery eyes, still wet with tears of joy from their reunion, revealed a moving emotion. However, the fleeting sadness subsided, and Bronya returned to her battle-hardened demeanor.

She raised her gun, her cold expression as if facing some monster that had suddenly appeared, not a close friend calling her name... The mere distance in her gaze gave Kiana the illusion of being hurt. Unlike any physical sensation, this psychological attack made her feel pain.

Why...? Even though we've been apart for so long, why does she treat me like this...?

Hmph! What a brat, still the same as before!

Fine, you dare point a gun at me, huh!

Unconvinced, Kiana drew her sword without hesitation. The two, reunited after many years, finally faced each other, their weapons drawn, even though their eyes reflected each other's presence. But at this moment, neither could restore the atmosphere from what had just been there.

A cool breeze blew gently from above, bringing a touch of coolness but also chilling the heart.

The two looked at each other silently, though no one spoke, there were many words stuck in their hearts that they could not say.

As time went on, the atmosphere gradually shifted from initial calm to tense confrontation. It seemed that it wouldn't be long before these two veteran Valkyries were locked in a life-or-death battle.

Finally, when the increasingly oppressive atmosphere became unbearable for both of them, Bronya slowly spoke up and questioned:

Kiana, is that you, Kiana?

"It's me. Why do you think it's not me?"

Seeing that her best friend had finally spoken, Kiana breathed a sigh of relief. She planted her sword in the ground, then slowly pressed it to her chest, revealing a sincere expression. Although her best friend's eyes looked unfamiliar at this moment, she was still willing to accept this close friend who had shared life and death with her.

Even if the other party refuses, she will find a way...

Make her accept it.

"Bronya, you feel so unfamiliar to me," Kiana slowly uttered her inner thoughts.

Faced with this accusation that could be described as turning the tables, Bronya simply lowered her head and closed her eyes in deep thought.

After a brief hesitation, she lowered her gun:

"Me too. I never thought I'd see you again."

"Ugh, what kind of talk is that? I'm perfectly fine and alive, how could I not see you?"

Kiana pouted and turned her head away in a spoiled manner.

Unfortunately, Bronya did not react to this, nor was she in the mood to offer any words of comfort.

She gazed quietly at her dearest friend, her bright eyes trembling uncontrollably.

"..."

Bronya remained silent, unsure how to respond to her best friend's complaint. The fully restored memories told her that Kiana at this moment... Kiana in this state, could never possibly be here.

Because the Honkai has been sealed off on the moon!

"Bronya? Why are you looking at me like that?"

Kiana clutched her chest, feeling hurt again for some reason.

Before returning, she had so desperately longed for a reunion. So why was Bronya reacting this way after revealing her identity? Okay, while they weren't exactly inseparable, they were at least good comrades-in-arms who had fought side-by-side and grown together, right? Why was she acting like this now?

Is it really such a shocking thing that I appeared on my own?

"Bronya, please don't look at me like that. Okay?"

Kiana took a deep breath, then opened her arms and slowly moved forward, wanting to embrace her best friend... but this aroused the other's suspicion, and he slowly raised his gun towards her.

Haha, I never thought that after all these years, the first thing I'd do when I see myself is point a gun at me?