Broken Bonds: Issei's Rise "

chapter 31: back to school

Cut to a scene where Issei confronts an evil version of himself, hatred in his eyes, and prepares to summon his Sacred Gear. As the evil counterpart smirks while summoning his own]

Text Overlay: "Descending misery
Destiny chasing time
Inherit the nightmare, surrounded by fate
Can't run away"

[Show Rossweisse and Irina, tears in their eyes, as they watch Issei's inner turmoil as he gazed at his disappearing evil clone as he finally made his decision and followed to his direction]

Text Overlay: "Keep walking the line, between the light
Led astray
Through vacant halls I won't surrender
The truth revealed in eyes of ember"

[As the music intensifies, Issei is seen wearing a cloak and walking towards an unknown destiny, disappearing into the darkness.]

Text Overlay: "We fight through fire and ice forever
Two souls once lost, and now they remember"

[Closing shot with a fade-out as the music reaches a climax.]

Text Overlay: "This is the tale of Issei, the Red Dragon Emperor, and his journey through darkness and light

As I found myself in my mental scape, a realm of my own creation where my thoughts and emotions took form, I was greeted by the presence of a stunning woman. Her beauty was ethereal, her presence radiating power and grace in equal measure. With a sense of familiarity tinged with awe, I realized that she was Elsha, the former Red Dragon Emperor, renowned as one of the strongest beings to have ever lived.

"Issei," she called out my name, her voice melodic and soothing, sending shivers down my spine. The sound of her voice seemed to resonate within the depths of my soul, stirring feelings and memories long dormant.

"Elsha," I replied, my voice barely above a whisper, filled with a mixture of reverence and curiosity.

Issei:What brings you here?

She smiled, a smile that seemed to light up the entire expanse of my mental scape.

Elsha:I have come to offer you guidance, Issei

she explained, her eyes shining with wisdom and compassion.

Elsha:As a former Red Dragon Emperor or empress I understand the weight of the responsibilities you bear, the challenges you face.

I nodded, absorbing her words with a sense of reverence. To receive guidance from someone as legendary as Elsha was an honor beyond measure, a testament to the significance of the path I had chosen to walk.

Elsha:Tell me, Issei

she continued, her gaze penetrating, as if peering into the depths of my soul.

Elsha:What troubles you? What burdens weigh heavy on your heart?"

I hesitated, unsure of where to begin. There were so many uncertainties, so many challenges that lay ahead. But deep down, I knew that I could trust Elsha, that she would offer me the guidance and wisdom I needed to navigate the trials that awaited me.

Issei:I suppose... I suppose I'm struggling with the weight of my responsibilities

I admitted, my voice tinged with vulnerability.

Issei:As the current Red Dragon Emperor, I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders. There are so many people counting on me, so many lives depending on my strength and courage.

Elsha nodded in understanding, her expression filled with empathy.

Elsha:It is a heavy burden to bear, Issei