Vert was finally able to coax Agura into slumber, but even in the depths of sleep he could still tell that she was haunted by nightmares. He bit his lip, anger having replaced the sorrow long ago, but Agura had needed him, and he had yet to stray from her side. Finally, the rage burned too bright to be ignored, and planting a kiss on her forehead he strode to the Saber.

"Vert? Where are you going?" Sage inquired.

"I have some unfinished business with our Antis." He growled, daring her to stop him. Sage understood immediately, and with the slightest nod of her head communicated that she would not judge his intentions.

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Vert angrily drove into the dark Hub. Anti-Sherman and Spinner looked up from their work on the Buster, giving him glares. Vert returned them with double the intensity, storming over to the brothers. He grabbed Anti-Spinner by the collar, fiercely staring into his eyes.

"Where is that bastard?" He spat angrily. The Anti's eyes widened.

"Th-the kitchen!" He stammered in terror. Vert emotionlessly released him, seizing his sword and approaching the kitchen.

"Of course not." His Anti said smoothly from inside.

"So you promise you didn't cheat?" He heard Anti-Agura purr.

"Babe, would I lie to you?" He replied, and Vert shook his head, disgusted. He stomped into the room, shocking them both.

"You bastard son of a whore." He snarled.

"What are you doing here?" Anti-Vert spat. By way of response, Vert grabbed him by the throat, holding the sword threateningly pointed at his chest.

"I'm only going to say this once." He growl. "If you ever, so much as touch her again, I swear to God I will come back here and kill you."

"You…goody-goods could nev-never do that. You're weak." Anti-Vert spat, struggling, but Vert had an iron grip.

"That's where you're wrong." He hissed. "I could kill you right now, but I won't. You know why?" The Anti glared by way of response.

"Because you are a worthless, pathetic, coward." Vert said coldly, dropping him back to the ground. Anti-Agura gave him a glare, but due to the sword kept her distance.

"I never want to see either of you again." Vert finished. "Got it?"

They both nodded.

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"Hey. How you doing?" Vert asked softly, slipping into the infirmary. Agura let out a heavy sigh.

"I'm…I'm alright." She said quietly. "Why'd you leave?" Vert felt a pang of guilt. He could have sworn she was asleep.

"I…I had to take care of something." He said vaguely, but she knew him too well.

"Vert…you didn't…" She shook her head.

"I had to." Vert took her hand in his. "Agura, he can't get away with something like that, and now you never have to worry about it again, okay? I had to do something."

"Okay." She gave him a small grin. "Thanks."

"You're welcome." He replied, gently kissing her. "Get some rest, alright? I'll check in on you later."

"Fine." She pretended to roll her eyes.

"I love you." Vert hinted.

"I love you too." Agura replied, and despite everything she allowed herself a smile.