Sabrina (Swimsuit ver.)/Memories

## Chapter 1

...What should I do?

In an effort to rejuvenate our strength, everyone came to the lake to play, but...

"I can do the doggy paddle, y'know! I don't need your help, you dummy! You big, blue DUMMY!"

After saying that, Moddey cried and fled from my sight.

The doggy paddle? All she did was cling to me though...

...At times like this, Sophia and Valeriede would undoubtedly know the best course of action.

...I truly have no idea what to do.

## Chapter 2

I was also nervous when I first experienced water, but I learned there was no need to feel frightened.

Even Cerberus is over there enjoying herself, jumping and splashing about...

But, everyone here is smaller and younger than I am.

As the one entrusted by the Duke to take charge of everyone, I *must* do something for them.

That's it. I'll start by helping them get accustomed to the water.

The best remedy for alleviating fear is play.

Bearing that in mind, I took Moddey towards the area of water where everyone was playing...

"N-No, get the heck away from me! Anything but water... *Anything*!"

Moddey then ran away as fast as her legs could carry her.

Why in the world would she...?

## Chapter 3

Moddey hates me.

I thought she was having fun in the water with everyone.

Nina was going "Yah!" and Sonya was yelling "Here I go!"

Maybe Cerberus overdid it with "Kaboom!" though...

...What should I do?

Before I knew it, everyone returned to the lake, and resumed playing in the water.

Moddey stayed some distance away, keeping her eyes on everyone...

I knew it—she wants to join them.

As the one in charge of these children, I...!

Suddenly I heard screams coming from the lake.

My eyes dashed to the direction of the voices.

There I saw the children cowering in the water, and a cursed creature standing atop the water's surface.

That must be what's scaring the children...!

The Duke entrusted them to *me*. I *must* carry out my mission...!

## Chapter 4

Before I could do anything, the creature roared, and the entire area was covered in fog.

I have a bad feeling about this... The same as I felt back then.

When the Knights' bloodlust consumed by entire village. When...the Witch Hunt began.

By the time I felt something was amiss, I was already too late... and because of me, Ma was...

"...Sabrina."

That voice...

No, it can't be possible. After all, she...

My mother emerged from within the fog. Her smile was warm and gentle, just as how I remembered it...

But in the next instant, her body was engulfed in flames.

"...Save me, Sabrina."

As those words leave my mother's mouth, she reaches her burnt hand out to me...

No... This is an illusion, not my mother. But...

"...I see. Once again, all you're doing is watching while I burn, aren't you?"

...That's right. That day, all I did was watch as the flames swallowed my mother alive...

## Chapter 5

That day, I could do nothing as my mother was tossed into the raging fire.

Nothing... Even as she called out my name again and again...

My past still has me in its chains.

Everything I witnessed that day flashed into my mind, paralyzing my body.

I can't run to my mother, let alone reach out to her...

I still am, and always will be, that powerless little girl...

"Sabrina!"

Suddenly, Moddey called out my name.

I look and see her in the lake, despite her hating it so much...

"Your mother's resting peacefully. If the same thing happened to you,

you'll make her so worried she'll jump straight out of her grave."

"Go on, show her. Show her who you are now...!"

Moddey's right. I'm no longer that powerless little girl.

I am Sabrina.

Comrade to the Duke—to everyone!

Reach out. Step forward!

Your comrades are counting on you...

Move!

In that moment, I found a strange light shining in my hand.

Is this...a new power?

## Chapter 6

Ever since that fateful day, my past refused to unbind me from its chains.

But...even with the way I am now...

I have comrades who depend on me—who believe in me. That's why...!

The light in my hand dispelled the flames that blocked my path.

This time, I will save *everyone*!

With one leap forward, I took hold of my mother's outstretched hand.

I will never forget that day for the rest of my life. It will live on inside me, becoming my curse.

Even so...

"Just remembering that day had always frightened me. But, not anymore.

I will live on bearing this scar. So please...rest in peace, Ma."

## Chapter 7

With one last warm smile, the illusion of my mother vanished.

...Goodbye, Ma. I'll keep moving forward with my comrades at my side.

After bidding my mother farewell deep within my heart, I raised my head and focused on the remaining enemy.

I quickly draw my sword and tear apart the blockade of illusions before me, clearing my path.

I dash full speed ahead...towards the creature...piercing through it!

...Haaaah!!

As if bursting like a bubble, the cursed creature vanished into the air, lifting the fog from the area.

Ahh, I won. I won against...myself...

The light that now dwells in my hand is proof of that.

Around me, the children regained their sense and began to move.

Thank goodness.

Everyone appears to be unharmed.

"You did great, Moddey."

Hearing those words, Moddey looked proud of herself.

"Didja expect anything less from me?" she said.

"By the way, Moddey. You don't seem to bothered being this deep in the water.

It looks like you've overcome your fear."

"...Ah... Ahhhhh...! Just as I thought—I can't do water...! Lailaaa! Saaave meee!!"

To think she can run around in the lake with that much energy...

With how quickly she's grown, it looks like she has much to teach me too.