"Ash Phantom: The Legend Reborn"

Rose is walking on the streets, and people are moving on the sidelines. Oval-shaped transparent floating cars and vehicles were roaming. Buildings were busy, some having parties on the roof of the neon tower. Clouds turned orange, about to set. Kids were playing with their little summons. Flying carts are riding in the air. Mountains were visible from afar, and a black-colored but shining big tall building — Ryuki Dojo — stood somewhere in the distance, towering like a shadow of pride.

Rose: "Where can Auren be…"

Flashback...

Violet: "You have 1000 vita. Kitty, Seer, Water Arrow…"

Rose: "That was not a dream… I got powers."She looked at her hand, then around. "And… It's been a while since I saw Kitty."

She raised her hand. A small burst of light formed. She summoned — Kitty!

A tiny glowing creature with fluffy fur appeared, jumping lightly on the ground.

Rose: "How should I use my Seer power…? I never used it…"

She stood still on the path. Her eyes closed slowly."Where are you… Auren?"

In her mind, the whole atmosphere turned black and white. Her inner eyes started searching fast, scanning every place, every corner. A map was forming in her vision. Buildings blurred, then cleared again. Trees passed like waves. Her sight kept rushing forward like the wind.

"I see... You are at the cliff… where we used to sit."

She focused.

"Sunny is with you also…"

She saw their hair — waving softly with the mountain breeze. They seemed happy… talking to each other.

Rose's eyes opened. Her breath was a little heavy.

"This power… is amazing."

Kitty jumped on her shoulder.

Rose smiled: "You like it too, Kitty?"

Kitty: "Meow, meow…"

Rose turned toward the mountain.

"Kitty… soon the sun will set. I need to hurry."

Kitty: "Meow, meow…

Rose is going down the streets, her footsteps so light. When she got to the ridge road that leads toward the mountain, she began playing with her hair, winding the ends of it around her fingers, softly smiling.

She started leaping forward, her footsteps elastic, the sun touching her hair — golden sunbeams falling on her shoulders, radiating.

Her wee kitten ran up behind, not to be left out. Tiny paws impatiently drumming along the road, in pursuit. When it caught up with her, it flopped beside her, panting slightly — then stood and ran along after Rose, meowing.

The farther Rose walked along the ridge road, the closer the mountain seemed to be with each step.

On the left, the city shining under the orange sky can be seen from there. Glass buildings glimmering, floating cars hovering slowly in the air.

On the right — a thick jungle, the trees swaying with the wind, whispering.

She smiled once more, inhaling deeply.

"Everything is beautiful," she breathed softly.

Each step she took was like a small odyssey. The world around her is becoming amber. The day was slowly slipping away… the sky now radiating evening light.

As Rose was going up, her steps slowed down — her breath heavier now. Rose – "How will I go up now… I don't even have energy…"Her kitty is now sitting on her shoulder, tired too, her eyes half-closed.Rose – "This is too tough… I've been walking all day… feels like training."

She took the right path that curved toward the mountain. The slope was filled with grasses, soft trees, coral bushes, and wildflowers. The sun was nearly touching the edge of the sky — orange and big, about to set. Every step felt heavier. She was tired. Her pace slowed. Her legs were shaking a bit.

Butterflies and bees fluttered around, dancing near the flowers. Some night flowers were beginning to bloom — opening slowly. Rose – "Auren… I'm coming, you idiot… Couldn't you take me with you? Oh, wait… he doesn't know where I live…"

Climbing slowly, she finally reached the cliff.

Rose – "Look at that sun…It's so big and orange... the sky looks like a painting…"

She lowered her eyes…Rose – "They both are sleeping…"

The soft wind waved their clothes and hair gently, like feathers swaying in the air. Rose is breathing heavily now, sitting on a tock. Rose – "This whole walk… felt like a test. And these two? Sleeping peacefully…"

Kitty meowed softly from her shoulder, her innocent eyes blinking. Kitty – "Meow…"

Rose – "You wanna sleep too?"Kitty – "Meow meow…"

Rosesmiled D. Rose – "Well… I was thinking the same, Kitty."

She took slow steps toward Auren, kneeling gently beside him. He was sleeping… his arms open… peaceful expression.

Rose looked at his hand. "Should I use Auren's hand as a pillow? Can I do that?"

Her thoughts tangled inside her head.Rose – "I never really got to touch him properly… Should I… touch his cheeks?"She pa used.Rose – "No… no… I shouldn't…"

Kitty jumped left and right, excited. Kitty – "Meow meow!"

Rose – "You mean it, Kitty?"Kitty wagged her tiny tail.

Rose slowly moved her hand near Auren's face. Her finger stopped just before his eyes. Then— gently, with the softest touch — she tapped near his eyes.

She quickly pulled back. Rosese – "Did he wake up?!"

But he didn't. She exhaled, then reached again. Her finger touched his eye softly. Then slowly moved downward, feeling his cheek… his face… gentle warmth.

A small smile appeared on her lips. She lowered her head beside him, using his arm as her pillow.

Kitty curled beside her. The sun was gone now.

And the night had quietly arrived. But for Rose, it was a moment she wanted to stay in… just a little longer.

Rose's fingers, almost on their own, drifted to Auren's clothes, gently tracing the fabric over his chest. A dizzying warmth spread through her. Why am I loving this feeling so much? she thought, a whisper in her mind. Can I just sleep in his arms? Can I cuddle him?

A torrent of deep, conflicting thoughts swirled in her mind, leaving her utterly paralyzed. She couldn't decide what was right, what was wrong. "Why, Kitty?" she murmured, barely audible. "Why are you motivating me to do these things?"

Kitty, perched silently nearby, simply offered a serene, almost mischievous smile.

Rose grabbed her head with both hands, a frantic groan escaping her. "No, no, no! What am I thinking? I can't kiss Auren! I'm not that mad!" Her gaze darted to Kitty. "Are you doing this?"

Kitty blinked slowly, tilting her head, an innocent expression plastered on her face as if she hadn't done a thing.

"He's my friend!" Rose insisted, her voice a desperate plea to herself. "I can't do this." She let her eyes drift down to Auren's chest, her gaze unfocused. Why am I having these feelings? Why does it feel like... something forbidden? Something wrong. I shouldn't have come here.

She looked up, a soft, drawn-out sigh escaping her lips. "Ahhhhh," she whispered, the sound laden with frustration and longing. Why am I even having these thoughts? But I can't change this now. A sudden, undeniable urge surged through her. I want to do it! Then, just as quickly, she recoiled. No, no, what am I saying? How can I even think that? Should I do it, or not?

Rose couldn't think of anything else. Her mind, usually a fortress of logic, was awash in a tide of yearning. She leaned closer to Auren, who lay deeply asleep beside her, lost to the world. As she drew near his face, an internal chorus screamed, No, no, no, Rose, don't do it! But her body, her heart, had already made its choice. She couldn't wait for this moment any longer.

Her lips hovered inches from Auren's skin, a feather-light breath away. Slowly, gently, they descended, the softest brush against his cheek. She gave a small, tender smooch, a fleeting press of warmth.

Then, as if scorched, she pulled back instantly, both hands flying to cover her lips. What just did I do? she thought, her eyes wide with a mix of shock and exhilaration. Her gaze dropped, a blush staining her cheeks. Whatever it is, I love it. I want to do it more. I can't control myself anymore...

With a renewed surge of irresistible longing, she leaned in once more. This time, there was no hesitation. She began to kiss him, softly, repeatedly, her lips tracing the contours of his face, lost in the new, overwhelming rush of feelings.

Rose leaned into Auren more and more, her body moving with an almost magnetic pull she couldn't resist. Her legs found his, a gentle, comforting press, and her hands, no longer hesitant, began to softly cuddle his body, tracing the lines of his form. Her chest finally met his chest, a slow, gentle settling, allowing her to feel the steady, reassuring rhythm of his breath.

"Auren," her voice a soft, broken sound against his skin. "I've become mad. Sorry for that. I can't control myself anymore."

She continued to kiss him, a soft, relentless flutter of her lips against his cheeks, his hair, the curve of his ear. "I'm feeling your warmth, Auren," her voice thick with emotion. "Always be near me."

In his deep sleep, Auren stirred faintly, a subtle shift in his breathing, a slight settling closer, as if his subconscious sensed the comforting presence.

Meanwhile, little Kitty, the small cat, was joyfully jumping and rolling nearby, her tail twitching, seemingly enjoying every secret moment of Rose's unguarded affection...