For the first time in years, Ash Crimson felt free.

He'd managed to defeat Those From The Past and erase his evil ancestor from time. Sure, Ash had died, but thanks to the interference of Verse, he had managed to weasel his way back into the world of the living. He'd just had a nice dinner with Elisabeth, Duo Lon and Shen Woo, so he was in a great mood, all things considered. He smiled, knowing everything was going to turn out all right for now. There wasn't much to worry about now.

But he paused in his tracks, stopping in the middle of the sidewalk. He sensed... something, that's for sure. He held up one of his fingers. A small, green flame flickered into existence.

"Hm?"