1x1 Jewels of Aether - Starting a new (ShirexTala)

(Alright, then should they go to the temple or something? Maybe get Olympia involved too as she is a psychic?)

"My, this man..." the healer instantly saw a dark aura surrounding Kirito, covering her mouth in fear. "Some sort of evil shadow is consuming him... I think it would be best if we go to the temple for some help."

She raised her hand into the air, releasing a few sparkles that rained on Kirito. "It might not help that much, but it should temporarily stop this violent actions in this state."

 

"Don't worry Celia," Kiseki assured the Pokémo, patting her head. "I won't let anything happen to him. I promise."

The healer then proceeded to carry Kirito by one of his arms, motioning Kiseki to the other arm. "We have to take him to the temple. Olympia, the one who can see the stars, may be able to help him."

 

Kiseki and the healer both did their best in order to reach the temple. Whatever magic the healer cast certainly helped Kirito, even just a bit, as it seemed like he was no longer having the nightmares. That being said, Kiseki could still notice a powerful dark energy coming from him, making her worried like always.

"We're here," the healer announced as the temple doors opened. Inside was a tranquil area, so quiet that footsteps could be heard loudly. The halls were decorated with stars and galaxies.

 

The healer approached Oylmpia, but not after setting Kirito down. What seemed to be psychic power lifted him from the ground, making him levitate. Meanwhile, Kiseki looked around, appreciating how much the temple reminded her of stars. When she returned her gaze to Kirito, however, she remembered how sad she was.

"... seems to be consumed by a powerful dark aura," Kiseki caught those words leave the healer's mouth as she spoke to Olympia.

 

Kiseki nodded, still feeling worried. She began to narrate their journey back in Kanduin, how Kirito was being consumed by his dark self, and how he was purified back then.

"I thought that since he had already been purified, we wouldn't have to deal with this problem again," she continued, the words escaping with a somber tone, "but now... he's suffering from it again. I don't know if his usage of dark magic is still related to this, however..."

 

"I think he uses different types... like Ice, Fire, and Lightning. Elemental, I believe?" Kiseki was quite unsure how Dark Magic was categorized, but she had seen Kirito perform elemental attacks with them before.

 

Kiseki nodded, her eyes a bit teary. "Please... do everything you can to help him. I-I... I don't want to lose him over some kind of evil spirit that has continuously been plaguing him."

 

"Kirito!" Kiseki couldn't help but call him in surprise, noticing that he had finally awakened. "Are you alright?" she asked as she instantly rushed to his side, "Does it hurt anywhere? How are you feeling? What about your nightmares? Oh, I hope this isn't too terrible..."

 

"No... it's okay," Kiseki smiled back at Kirito as she approached him. "I wouldn't enjoy it with you feeling so tired anyway. I'd just be concerned with your wellbeing."

The minstrel quickly noticed Olympia's actions, but she didn't dare ask what she was doing. Whatever it was, she was hoping it would help Kirito out.

 

"Well... what will the first one do? And what will the 'best option' do as well?" Kiseki asked, her voice sounding desperate. She really wanted to help Kirito out with his problems.