Infinity: Rising of the Soul Weavers

* Jim Yosef - Eclipse [NCS Release] *

"Wait, wait," Kayla grinned, "you know how I became a separate entity and all."

"Aha?"

"Well… hehe, hear this out!" Kayla said excitedly as she shared some extra notifications with her.

[Disclosing previously hidden data...

[Other changes: as a separate Entity and the Admin of the Ex System, Entity Kayla has gained the ability to view her own Status Page.]

Even though it seemed natural and not such a special feature to her, Raven realised that a status page was Kayla's way of identifying herself as an independent individual.

Widening her eyes in surprise as she just now realized what Kayla must have been feeling before, she couldn't help but remember how worried Maria was when she had first met Kayla.

She was concerned about the fact that Kayla was stuck in Raven's body. 

At first, she didn't even have the ability to create a body of her own in order to move around, nor was she able to make her own decisions since she was basically "trapped" within Raven's mind's subspace.

But now, Kayla has grown enough to be able to at least do that. Not only does she have the ability to create her own body and move around, but she has also found a way for the system to recognise her as a separate individual, giving her the notion that she is her independent "self".

She is a person that has her own will and personality. She's not just a robotic voice in someone's head…

"Raven? Are you alright?" Kayla tapped Raven's shoulder gently and asked in visible concern. "You seemed to space out for a second when the screen showed up… are you not ok with me having my own- eiguhh!!"

Suddenly not being able to catch her breath, she realised that Raven was hugging her tightly.

"Uhm," she nodded with watery eyes. "I am more than alright that you have your own Status Page!" 

Raven quickly wiped her tears and smiled for Kayla. She wanted her to be happy more than anything else.

Hearing her answer and seeing her smile, Kayla's smile widened. Hugging Raven's arm, she said: "Can I show you now?"

"Of course!" Raven said with a smile.

At Kayla's smile, the system reacted and a screen appeared in Raven's vision.

[Loading Stats Page…

[Race: Cyber Valkyrie

[Class: Juvenile

[State: bound to a soul weaver Pilot (Raven)

[Blessings: Kayla The Cyber Pioneer

[Titles: Admin of the System

[Rank: ???

[Energy Capacity: 425,000/??? EP

[Inherent Skills:

Call of the Valkyries (tier ???) - Level ???

Lord Machina Ex Daemon: Ascendance (tier ???) - Level ???

Cyber World (tier ???) - Level ???

[Special Skill:

Infusion (tier ???) - Level ???

[Shared System Skills: 

Absorption III (tier 3) - Level 2

Integration III (tier 3) - Level 1

Appraisal III (tier 3 - Passive) - Level 1

Thought Acceleration IIII (tier 4 - Passive) - Level 1

Parallel Processing IIII (tier 4 - Passive) - Level 1

[Shared Ultimate Skills:

Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation (Spacial Transfer Bracelet series, Wingman series guns, Guardian Drone series, Scout Drone series, Translator Device..)]

"That's a lot of question marks!" Raven widened her eyes. What caught her attention was that Kayla's rank was not identified.

"Yes I am aware!" Kayla said. "So apparently my energy capacity is huge but I only have access to 425,000 Energy Points. 

"In addition, my rank is also hidden," she said with a smile, "that can only mean that I am above normal rankings! Wuhahaha!!* Kayla tried to force an evil laugh but it only highlighted how cute she sounded.

"Anyway, the most important of all is my special skill!!" She almost jumped from happiness. "See the one called 'Infusion'?"

"Uhm," Raven nodded.

"See, unlike my mysterious inherent skills, I actually have access to this skill! Do you want to know what it does?" She asked excitedly. 

She was going to tell Raven anyway, but she was just too excited not to make the most out of it.

"Yes, for sure!" Raven smiled and tried to match her excitement.

"Well, hehe, it allows me to fully infuse myself with you!!" Kayla said while jumping and hugging Raven. "From my understanding, when using that skill, we'll truly become one entity together.

"We'll be able to share our thoughts, energy, skills, and everything else!" She finished.

Hearing that, Raven started thinking about the implications of such a skill. 

First of all, it was one of these special skills that was unidentified, meaning that it was probably really strong and had more secrets to it than what meets the eyes.

Secondly, the fact that they share their stats and skills was too good to be true. It basically meant that when fusing together at their current stats, they'd be an A- ranked entity. 'And not only that, we'd be so close to becoming an A ranker together!'

Lastly, the fact that she could merge her unidentified skills with Kayla's, meant that maybe she'd be able to learn something further about them and maybe how to use them. 

"Interesting…" Raven muttered subconsciously before looking at Kayla who had a wide smile plastered across her face.

'She really was more happy about the fact that we can now merge together than the fact that she was identified as an independent individual', Raven sighed as she has realised how pure and kind Kayla really was.

"You know Kay," Raven muttered, "I am not an expert when it comes to some of the skills I have…

"Say, what would happen if I were to, hypothetically, say give you full control over the System Unique skills together with my Ultimate Skill? You were the one to always use both of them for me anyway. What do you say?"

Digesting what she had just heard, Kayla was still a bit confused. "Um, why would you want me to have full control over the skills when they belong to you? 

"I can use them on your behalf, sure, but you'd still have the full control. Isn't that more beneficial for you?" 

Cupping Kayla's face between her hands, Raven tried to overlook how cute and squishy she was and focused on her eyes instead. "Are you doubting my decisions, young lady?" She asked with a smirk.

Willing it, Raven internally requested from the system to perform the transfer.

[Pilot is requesting permission for a change of ownership of the following skills: System Unique Skills, and Ultimate Skill: Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation. 

[Does admin accept?]

"Yes," Raven mouthed to Kayla who was still confused. "You accept, don't you? I mean if you don't want that ice-cream it's fine…"

"Hm, are you sure though? I'm not certain how this will turn out?" Kayla asked seriously.

Seeing that she had ignored her joke attempt, Raven forced a smile, but still appreciated the concern. "Definitely!" She said with a matching expression.

"Ok…" Kayla muttered. Closing her eyes for a second and then reopening them, Raven could see silver circuits swirling inside.

[I accept] Kayla said in a robotic voice that managed to startle Raven.

[Admin has given her permission.

[Transfer is in progress…

[Update!]

At that, dark purple mana with floating silver circuits in the mix flared out of Kayla's tiny body.

With such energy released into the atmosphere, Kayla started to slowly ascend into the air.

[Transfering skills under the title "System Unique Skills"...

[Individual skills within the System Unique Skills have been fully upgraded. 

[Max potential reached!

[Error!

[Max compatibility detected in new skill holder. However, the holder has not fully developed yet.

[Due to the undeveloped state of the new holder of the skills, new limits will be put into place to ensure safety.

[All of the System Unique Skills will evolve collectively.

[...

[System Unique Skills have evolved into the Ultimate Skill: Cyber Senses.

[...

[Transfering skills under the name of Ultimate Skill: Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation.

[Individual skills within the Ultimate Skill Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation have been fully upgraded. 

[Max potential reached!

[Error!

[Max compatibility detected in new skill holder. However, the holder has not fully developed yet.

[Due to the undeveloped state of the new holder, new limits will be put into place to ensure safety.

[All of the skills that fall under the Ultimate Skill: Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation will evolve collectively.

[...

[Ultimate Skill: Ex Machina: Nanotech Creation has evolved into the Ultimate+ Skill: Ex Machina: Cyber Creation.

[Stabilizing…

[The transfer has been successful]

At that, Kayla's aura seemed to calm down. Slowly, she started descending into Raven's embrace.

Opening her eyes slowly, Kayla found Raven's welcoming toothy smile quite comforting.

"Thank you, I love you…" she muttered quietly. Of course she loved Raven before, but now with how things have developed, she realised that Raven was more than just someone that's taking care of her.

Raven was the person giving her a purpose. Raven was her guiding hand. And last but not least, Raven was her lifeline… and she loved her to no end.

"Hehe, I love you too!" Raven said with the same toothy smile.

"See how you should always listen to me though?" Raven teased.

"Uhm, I'm sorry I didn't mean to- oiugha!" Finding herself unable to speak, Kayla realized that Raven was pinching her cheeks and disturbing her ability to speak.

"I was joking, hehe, don't worry about it," Raven said. " I didn't know that it'll be this much of an upgrade for you, but I'm quite satisfied!"

"Alright, wanna head out to some ice-cream shop?" She asked Kayla while helping her to stand on her own.

"Uhm," she nodded with a smile. "Can I hold your hand though?" 

"Ah for sure!" Raven said.

The two held hands and walked slowly towards the city. 

Behind them, were the signs of a hell that has broken loose and destroyed a large portion of the forest. Yet, the smiles on their faces made it all seem like some spooky decorations and none of it was actually real.

Looking at her own system interface, Kayla found herself smiling subconsciously. 'I hope you always stand by my side Raven… I don't think I can bear a life without you…'

[Loading Admin's Stats Page...

[Race: Cyber Valkyrie

[Class: Juvenile

[State: bound to a soul weaver Pilot (Raven)

[Blessings: Kayla The Cyber Pioneer

[Titles: Admin of the System

[Rank: ???

[Energy Capacity: 425K/??? EP

[Inherent Skills:

Call of the Valkyries (tier ???) - Level ???

Lord Machina Ex Daemon: Ascendance (tier ???) - Level ???

Cyber World (tier ???) - Level ???

[Special Skill:

Infusion (tier ???) - Level ???

[Ultimate Skills:

Cyber Senses (Absorption, Integration, Appraisal, Thought Acceleration, Parallel Processing.)

[Ultimate+ Skills:

Ex Machina: Cyber Creation (Spacial Transfer Bracelet series, Wingman series guns, Guardian Drone series, Scout Drone series, Translator Device..)]