Extraction Point

Adachi was wrapped up in seals, preventing him from using any of his Rad-A. Due to the Fatal Seal, he couldn't even move or speak. All he could do was see through the seals and whoever was watching them.

"You held back," said Yato, "And even then, I couldn't beat you."

Adachi stared at Yato for a moment before Yato allowed him to telepathically speak, "It's not my time yet to shine. I'll leave that for a later date."

"When you do, I'll grow stronger. This was just the beginning of Trigger. My limits have yet to be broken."

As Adachi was sent off into a van to be escorted to TOR Headquarters, Yato turned to the other injured people.

"Where's Sarah?" asked Yato.

"No consideration for us, huh?" mentioned Christina, shaking her head.

"I wouldn't blame him," chuckled Rachael, "She did get kidnapped!"

"She's in a coma, Yato," replied Derek, "I don't know when she'd wake up."

"I know when," said Yato, holding up the serum, "I managed to retrieve this from Moth Man. He was a tough guy... but at least he was truthful about withholding the antidote."

Soon, Yato transmuted into lightning and zipped away from the scene. Reo groaned in disappointment.

"That guy... He didn't even thank any of us!" grumbled Reo, shaking her head, "The nerve!"

"Regardless of his actions, Yato was thinking of everyone else and preventing the death of this universe," commented Christina, looking at the burn marks that Yato had left behind as he transmuted into lightning, "He's changed since the first time he joined TOR.

Wouldn't you think so, Zora?"

Thank you.

—

The monitor beeped up and down, carefully surveying Rose's heart rate. Her burnt body trapped in a comatose state lied down on the bed. Yata and Yatoto were both there, making sure she was okay.

Zzzt!

Their eyes widened, "Yato!"

"Yata, Yatoto," said Yato, before looking at Rose, "I... think I've got the cure."

"Please try anything you'd like," worried Yata, "The doctors here haven't been able to do anything..."

"Yeah, even with our knowledge there was nothing we could do," continued Yatoto.

Yato walked up by the bed and held out the serum. He unscrewed the cap and gently placed the tip of the flask near her mouth. He slowly poured the liquids in and prayed that she'd be alright. Soon, her body began to shine bright, blinding almost everyone in the room.

When they regained their sight, they were dumbfounded at the results.

"S-Sarah?" exclaimed Yato in confusion.

As she awoke, Rose noticed the stares of everyone in confusion and awe. Upon looking at herself, she too, yelled in confusion.

"WHAAAAAAAAAA—"

Rose's body was much taller and slender than her previous child-like appearance. It was almost as if her whole body was aged up. The Kamikaze curse plagued on through her family must've prevented the growth of her body.

"Yato!" yelled Rose, "Does this mean I'll grow old and die!?"

"Shut up. It's better than you dying in an explosion," glared Yato, returning to his usual moody self.

Yatoto and Yata both celebrated at the revival of Rose, as well as her release from Hocus Pocus' curse. However, now that the curse had been lifted, she no longer had use or control of her Rad-A.

"Yato!" smiled Rose, "Come on! Let's meet the others and thank them for their help!"

Yato scoffed before giving into Rose's requests.

—

A few days after, the funeral service had ended for the TOR and MoS soldiers that died in action under Moth Man's assault. Once they had reached headquarters, Christina finally broke down crying. Losing Zora meant a lot to her, and it wasn't an easy thing to just let go.

"Christina," said Yato, looking up to the ceiling.

"How'd you get into my office..?" she asked, trying to conceal her tears immediately.

"Am I off the hook now?" asked Yato, "I've done my missions."

"....yeah," she mumbled, "You're free... Thank you for the service."

Yato nodded and headed to the door. As he opened it, he mentioned:

"As for Zora, I really respected the guy. I'm sorry that the limits of my Trigger can't be extended enough to save him. For now, we only have our memories of him in mind.

He was a good guy. I'll find a way to harness the Trigger and bring him back. I'll assure you. Don't lose hope."

Once he closed the door, Christina began to realize just what kind of person Yato was. As arrogant and inconsiderate as he may be, his core values align with TOR's. As he lives on his own, he'll be sure to provide aid for anyone who needs help so that they wouldn't end up with a horrible past like he had.

"Yato!" exclaimed Rose with a smile, "Are you already done? Yata, Yatoto, Fairy, and Near are already at the ice cream parlor! They're saving seats for us! Hurry up! Let's go!"

Yato scoffed as he followed Rose, "What a bother."