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Rolling the streets of Shinjuku amid falling rain, a cab hurried to its destination. The soaked streets were reflected in the bright city lights like a mirror. In the back seat was a brunette young woman wearing a brown coat over her nice red dress. She admired the radiance of Tokyo at night, it felt like an extension of the stage due to her occupation as a singer. “A double date at the same time, Ms. Sakine?” The cab driver asked her, “You lucky lady.” Meiko felt flattered by the driver’s words. It was true that she was on a date with two men for her birthday, but it was the trio’s childhood bonds that linked them. These men were like brothers she never had, if not more. “I wouldn’t say lucky. I’d say the three of us were almost inseparable as kids.” Meiko told the driver. The cab driver grinned softly at the prospect of it all. A trifold gathering of childhood friends was quite touching. By then Meiko felt herself involuntarily drifting back in her mind. But instead of

Throughout the Wonders of the World, customers and those with their families were seeking out Christmas gifts of all kinds. The decorations from colored lights to wreaths gave it a true holiday atmosphere. There was also a large Christmas tree in the center of the place, while smaller ones were at the front of every entrance. Then from one of the department stores, a happy-looking family of three came out with shopping bags in hand. The seven-year-old green pigtail-haired girl of the family spoke excitedly, “Oh, I can’t wait to put these up on our house and the Christmas Tree, mama!” “I’m sure we’ll make it as vibrant as an aurora, Miku.” Agreed Miku’s brunette mother Meiko, as she smiled. And Kaito, the father smiled, “Yes, Christmas is the perfect for decorations ‘round the house!” Miku, Meiko and Kaito Shion were gathering more colored lights, ornaments, and decorations to make their home vibrant for the sake of Christmas. As they headed for the exit that would lead to the

A.D. 72 A Roman legion in Britain is ordered to find ground suitable for a fortress. With the help of enslaved Celtic tribesmen, the legion advances east towards the coast of Parisi. Shortly, they come upon an old set of ruins by the sea. The tribesmen claimed that the ruins were once a temple with graves that existed long the rise of Rome before being destroyed by a violent storm. The legion decides to repurpose the ruins as both a fortress and a temple dedicated to Pluto, God of the Underworld. Henceforth, the centurions dub the landmark, “Fortress Proserpina”, after Pluto’s consort. A.D. 74 Against the warnings of the priests, the Roman centurions decide to make an example of Celtic prisoners by ordering them to be sacrificed for Pluto. A.D. 78 The fortress repeatedly witnesses what would now be considered poltergeist activity. The centurions now understand the consequences of their actions. Attempts to control the spirits fail, and the legion and their slaves are forced to depart