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[Like many people, Sakura had something special returned to her. But she didn't have any superpowerful weapons, or inhuman features. No, for her, the thing she got back was immense, raw, magical power.

Anyone in Goldenrod who's sensitive to anything unnatural will feel an intense surge, and should they choose to investigate, they'll see Sakura looking a bit winded, leaning against a nearby building as she tries to catch her breath. Surrounding her is her group of pokemon, all looking extremely worried.]

I'm okay... really... [She smiles at the creatures, trying to reassure them.] Don't worry. There are stranger things we have to look into, right?

[She turns, taking in the tall skyscrapers and the bustling crowds.]

Like finding out how we suddenly got here...

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Um... [Sakura's already seen a bunch of strange posts on the network, so she really feels like she's bothering everyone... but all the posts are so chaotic, it's hard to figure out what's up.] I know something very strange is going on... I woke up in a city I haven't visited yet. One that's at least a couple of days away.

Does anyone know the cause of all this?

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Sakura?

[This is Shirou. But he looks different from the one Sakura's been seeing regularly for the past month or two. He looks a little older...and his magical energy feels a little different.

She should recognize him.]

Sakura, are you all right?

Sakura!

[Suddenly, there is a black-clad Servant with long, purple hair in your face.]

Are you all right?!

Pardon me, but are you alright?

[He had been slightly confused when he ended up here, and seeing a damsel in a not quite distress pinged his old knightly ways.

So here, have some guy in black armor just approaching you.]

*Hikari frowns, knowing exactly what Sakura is talking about.*

It happens sometimes. Things like this, I've had it happen to me twice now. It's not fun suddenly waking up and loosing three days and being in a place you weren't at before.

Excuse me...but are you hurt?

[Asks the guy being trailed by a Swinub, Audino, and Swoobat.]

You don't look well. Is there something that I could do to help?

Yeah, this has happened before...

[ Ash laughs sheepishly, scratching the side of his cheek. ]

But I"m pretty sure everything'll be back to normal in no time!

[She notices these features. How could she not? It was so familiar...

But she couldn't let herself hope. She didn't know what the magical energy of the Shirou she knows here in Johto is like. For all she knew, it could be exactly the same.

But... how does that explain the slight changes in his appearance?]

Y-Yeah, I'm fine... [A little stunned from the sudden rush of magic returning to her, but fine!] What about you, senpai? I'm sure whatever strange thing is going on affected you too.

Strange thing?

...I guess you could call it that. I don't even know where we are right now.

[Sakura's head instantly whips up, eyes wide. Was it really...?]

... Rider? You're really here?

What do you mean? Where you go, I follow. Of course I would be here with you.

[That armor, that strange magical energy...

But no. He didn't look like any Servant she remembered. Could he really be...?]

Oh. Um. [She blushes a little; she only just realized she was staring rather intently at him.] Yes, I'm fine! Just a little tired, that's all.

... Huh? What do you mean, "losing three days"?

[Ah, another one...? And another unfamiliar one, to boot.]

No, I'll be fine! I, um... [She looks up at him, smiling, and... pauses. For some reason, she just can't look away...] I'm just a little tired, I suppose.

... It's happened before? [Huh...] Do people know what causes... whatever is going on?

... Really? I thought this should be familiar to you... you were the one leading us around, after all.

Huh? Have you been dreaming? The last thing I remember was getting back from shopping, and then I found myself here with you leaning against the wall.

[Sorry, Rider, you don't get a verbal response to that. All you get is a tight hug.] I'm so glad you're here... I missed you.

[whoa wait what]

S-Sakura? What is going on here?

... Huh? You mean.... the last thing you remember was something from back home?

Er, yeah. Man, this is just getting more confusing by the second.

[Right, weird time/parallel universe shenanigans.]

I know this may sound a little strange... but I've been stuck in this world for a while now. Nearly three months, to be precise.

...Three months? But Sakura, you have been at home the last three months.

I know. This place... it's like a parallel universe. I wasn't sure if time moved differently, but this confirms it.

It sounds pretty strange, but I promise, I'm telling the truth.

...I believe you. But how...?

I'm not sure... I don't think anyone does. If they did, I doubt everyone would still be here.

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