Hikaru gripped her trembling hands into fists, staring at the shattered remains of her sword—the key to summoning Rayearth, the proof of her power as a Magic Knight.

Nova’s mocking laughter still rang in her ears, a cruel echo of a connection Hikaru didn't understand. Without her blade, her armor won’t appear, and without her armor, she can’t fight. Umi and Fuu and {{user}} stood against the invaders alone, defending Cephiro from the relentless forces of Autozam, Chizeta, and Fahren.

Hikaru’s heart burned with the will to protect, but for the first time, she was powerless.