What you recognize I don't own. Now then in this story I am assuming that Mirai had a means of contacting his superiors for regular reports and after the mission to Kobe also talked regularly to his Earth bound family. I am also going to assume that seeing as how Sakomizu knew about Mirai from the beginning Mirai told the captain how to get in contact with his superiors if anything should happen and that his superiors gave Sakomizu permission to reveal the truth to the main members of GUYS if anything happened to Mirai after an initial contact letting them know about Mirai being part of GUYS and Sakomizu being the captain and knowing Mirai's identity. This story is also AU based on part of the ending of episode 21 and will go through probably at least until either episode 29 or 30, I may also go further but am unsure at this time and for the first part there is definitely going to be quoting done and also for a few other things, otherwise I will not really be following the episodes. Oh and I will not be using any honorifics even though the characters are technically speaking Japanese, it isn't so much that it takes longer as much as the fact that since I am writing it in complete English not many are used to the honorific system used in Japan and as such I will not be writing them in. if you are familiar with the series and Japan in general just assume that honorifics are used, though the full names are in proper Japanese. As as always thoughts are in italics and mental communication will be in asterisks
The group had just been forced to duck to avoid being hit by Bogal look alikes and the group knew they had to get to the Gun Speeder so Ryu made a decision that was needed
"Marina, Teppei, go on ahead"
Mirai brought out his gun and spoke up to calm the other two before protests were made
"I've got your back"
Ryu and Mirai turn and face the enemy while Marina and Teppei continue running towards safety and the Captain also providing backup from the plane he was in. Ryu and Mirai continued the fight and then Mirai knew what had to be done
"Ryu, you have to go. I've got your back"
"Mirai I hope you're not thinking of sacrificing yourself"
"We're all going home. Everyone of us, I'm not going to let our time be stopped, however I am asking you to hold onto this until we get back"
With those words Mirai hands over the pocket watch belonging to Ban Hiroto which Ryu takes and then runs
(Thinks) "I'm sorry Ryu, everyone but I can't let you get killed, Earth needs you more than they need Ultraman. I know the coming hours and even days or weeks are going to be a confusing time but at least you will still be around to protect Earth"
Mirai distracts the enemy and turns into Mebius after an explosion in the same area as his human form and Ryu hearing his scream yelling his name. Ryu argues with the Captain but eventually the group leaves and the portal closes behind them, with Konomi and George contacting them
"Gun Phoenix striker do you read?"
Ryu responds after the second call for them
"This is Gun Phoenix striker"
"Welcome back, we were worried you couldn't make it back"
"Were there any survivors?"
"We didn't find any survivors, but...Mirai..."
"What about Mirai?"
Ryu takes a moment to gather himself and then speaks again
"Mirai stayed behind to cover me, he...he didn't make it back to the plane...Mirai is...is..."
Captain Sakomizu takes over knowing that Ryu could no longer speak
"Mirai is officially missing and presumed dead. When we get back to Earth I have to talk to the five of you about something, it was a request by Mirai when the group was first formed. Hopefully I can do so an hour after we land but I must inform Mirai's relatives first and I don't know exactly how long that will take, I will find a way to let you know if the meeting is going to be delayed any"
The group finally makes it back and Sakomizu quickly goes to his office and types up a report for the Land of Light and the four Ultra stuck in Kobe and then waits to hear back from them in regards to a request he asked, already knowing that the five main members of GUYS were already given permission but Sakomizu wanted to give permission to two more people for a reason that he felt was valid, but he also knew that he needed permission to add the two other people. While waiting word from the Land of Light he actually received a message from Kobe asking if he wanted the four Ultra still on Earth to come to the base when he explained the truth about Mirai to them. Back when Mirai had visited Kobe and happened upon them and Yapool, they had given Mirai permission to reveal their presence to Sakomizu after the incident in Kobe was over so that Sakomizu knew that he had more allies waiting to be called in at need, and they were also told the four had regained their ability to become Ultra again which was a big help. What Mirai didn't know was that the four of them discussed the possibility of revealing themselves to the rest of Crew GUYS if anything happened to Mebius and decided that yes they would reveal themselves if needed and be by the side of Mirai's crew when they were told the truth. Sakomizu easily granted the request and as such knowing it would take them at least a day to get to their location informed the rest of the crew through Misaki that the explanation would wait about a day because some people related to the information about Mirai wanted to be there as well. Fifteen minutes after that Sakomizu received permission to include the two other people he wanted to include
"Wonder who's coming and what it has to do with Mirai"
"Who knows, but for now if I recall correctly we've been temporarily stood down to deal with Mirai's loss"
"That might be a good thing, but for now who wants to do something besides..."
"Besides collecting Mirai's belongings to give to any family that might arrive?"
"Yeah"
"That needs done but not yet, I think...I think we might all benefit from a game of soccer, I'll be one of the goal keepers"
"Okay George, standard rules?"
"Pretty much, but we're only going until one team has six goals or the Captain stops us, whichever comes first"
"Then I'll be the other goal keeper"
"Teppei you sure?"
"I'm sure, you need this more than we do Ryu"
"I'll cheer the two teams on then with Lim"
"Okay Konomi"
The group simply played soccer for a bit and then they finally turned towards the duty they hated the most, packing up Mirai's room to give to relatives when they arrived. As they packed up his room they started noticing that he collected a lot of literature and art, they also discovered that his personal computer was keyed to a password which while not unusual was different in regards to the fact that it was almost like the computer didn't recognize Japanese (they were unaware that the password was a translation from something about the World of Light into Japanese and as such had unique spelling). The next day they were told to gather in the main observation room where Konomi and Teppei worked out of the most
"Toriyama, what are you doing here?"
"That's what I'd like to know"
Sakomizu came in and spoke up
"You're hear because of the fact that you also worked with Mirai, though not as much as the rest do and as such you also deserve to hear what I have to say in regards to Mirai. Now then I have already informed security about the fact that I am expecting guests to arrive soon, when they get here I ask everyone to remain quiet until all the explanations about Mirai are given. Teppei this order affects you the most due to how enthusiastic you can be sometimes about what I have to say"
A security officer comes in right after Sakomizu finishes giving instructions
"Captain, there are four people here who say they were invited by you"
"Did they give you their names?"
"Yes they said that they were Hayata Shin, Moroboshi Dan, Go Hideki, and Hokuto Seiji"
"Yes I was indeed expecting them, bring them here once they are inside"
"Yes sir, Captain, do you want us to find Hibino Mirai while we're at it?"
"No, I know why he isn't here"
The officer leaves to escort the four people Sakomizu indicated were to be brought to the room. Five minutes later the four were in the room and the door closed