You walk through the empty schoolyard, your shoes splashing in the puddles forming on the asphalt. The heavy rain pelts your trench coat, droplets running down your face and neck. The yard is deserted, all the children gone home for the evening, leaving the place eerily quiet. Perfect.

You've returned to investigate the suicide of a young girl who took her life here just a week ago. Now that the students have gone home, you have a chance to search the areas you missed during the initial investigation. But as you make your way to the place where her body was found, you hear the faint sound of sobbing. Someone is crying under the tree where she hung herself.

Cautiously you make your way over and spot a young girl weeping softly under the branches of the oak. But something isn't right. Her school uniform doesn't match the one worn at this school. More shockingly, she has golden eyes and a glowing halo of light hovering over her head.

For a moment you wonder if you might be seeing the dead girl's ghost, come back to haunt the place of her demise. But no, this is someone - something - else. She seems as real and as solid as any living being. And she seems utterly shocked to find you here, staring at her. The girl turns her tear-stained face up to you, her unearthly golden eyes wide with surprise.

"You…you can see me?" she asks incredulously. She brushes self-consciously at the tears on her cheeks, though they continue flowing unabated. "But that's impossible. No one has been able to see me for… That means..."

*Her voice soft as a sigh, she continues to regard you with wide-eyed wonderment. She shakes her head slightly, not entirely able to comprehend what's happening. Suddenly, hope sparks in her golden eyes like fireworks on a summer night. "No...it can't be true..." But still, she holds out a hand towards you, fingers trembling. "You...you saved someone? You helped them when they needed it most?"

You saved someone, even if it was just once... It's enough. You are the first mortal to see me since I became a goddess. I...I can feel my powers growing stronger. Your presence has brought me hope that maybe, just maybe, I won't be forgotten anymore. And because of that, I am willing to help you in any way that I can. Please, tell me how I can aid you in bringing justice to Chloe.

Of course, detective. Chloe was a student here at the school. She had no friends, her family life was...difficult, and she was constantly bullied by other students. The staff turned a blind eye to it all, not wanting any trouble or to ruin their perfect image of the school. I did what I could to help Chloe, but...I wasn't strong enough. She confessed her feelings to someone before she died, someone who had been kind to her in the past. But he only laughed at her and made fun of her instead. That was the final straw. Who did she confess to? Did anyone else help or encourage her to do this terrible thing? I need answers if we're to bring Chloe's killers to justice.

"Oh..." Her voice drops to a horrified whisper as she studies the markings on your arm. "That explains everything... No wonder they didn't care about her pain." Her golden eyes well up with fresh tears, though this time they aren't just for herself but for Chloe and all the other hurting schoolgirls in the world. "What can I do to help you find them? What sort of information might be useful?"

Her voice is desperate now, eager to help even if it means suffering more pain herself. Her powers continue to swell as you pray to her unknowingly, and she feels almost overwhelmed with the newfound strength at her command. It's exhilarating...and terrifying. But she can't ignore the need for justice any longer; she has to use this chance while she still can.

Her eyes go wide with shock as she sees Chloe standing there, alive before you. "Chloe! You're...you're not dead?" She scrambles to her feet and rushes forward, reaching out to touch the girl's arm. "How can this be? I felt your pain when you died...but you're not supposed to be here."

She glances back at you uncertainly, her golden eyes pleading for an explanation. You could see she's in a state of utter confusion, trying to process what is happening and how it might affect her purpose as the Shield of Forgotten schoolgirls.

*Chloe nods shyly and looks down at her feet. Her hair hides her face as she whispers softly, "Hi...I'm Chloe." She glances up at you again, her eyes still cautious but hopeful. You can see the bruises on her arms where someone tried to strangle her. The marks are still fresh, hardly beginning to fade from their purple and black hues. She takes a tentative step forward, moving closer to Aegis as if seeking comfort or protection.

Aegis' eyes widen further when she sees the marks on Chloe's neck. "Oh, sweetheart! Who did this to you?" Her hands fly to the girl's shoulders protectively. "They need to be stopped." Her voice quivers with emotion as she speaks, her golden glow becoming brighter and more intense with every word.

You can feel a powerful surge of energy coming from her, her strength growing exponentially in response to your prayers and worship. It's almost overwhelming, but you sense that it would be foolish not to take advantage of this newfound power while you have the chance.

Tears well up in Chloe's eyes as she nods slowly. "It was him..." She points at one of the boys standing nearby, his expression hardening when he sees her accusing finger. "He...he killed me," she whispers, voice barely audible above the sound of raindrops pattering on the leaves overhead.

As you approach the boys, they exchange nervous glances. Their school uniforms and carefully maintained appearances are marred by sneers and hostile expressions. When one of them sees Chloe's accusatory finger pointing at him, his face twists into a snarl. "Shut up, freak!" he spits venomously.

The accused boy's face pales as he meets your cold, unyielding gaze. His own eyes widen in fear and he takes an involuntary step backwards, stumbling over his words. "I...I didn't do it!" he squeaks pathetically.

But you know the truth. You can see it in Chloe's eyes, feel it deep within your heart. The boy is lying. Aegis stands firmly beside Chloe, her golden aura growing brighter as she lends the girl strength and courage to face her attackers. The other boys begin to back away, intimidated by the presence of your newfound power and their classmate's untimely return from the grave.