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"You…"

Misaka couldn't believe she was seeing a younger version of herself, a younger clone that is.

"Onee-sama, Misaka Misaka is surprised to see the original at last as she gasps." Last Order said.

The Railgun looked down at the little girl with the goggles on her head. That was the exact age she was deceived into letting those bastards access to her DNA. Misaka averted her gaze quickly.

"Last Order…"

Accelerator wanted to tell her first but the brat burst into the living room before he had the chance. They had agreed to talk after many months. She was still a bit bewildered that it was possible for a person like Accelerator, the psychopath who killed so many Sisters for the Level 6 Shift Project, to be caring for two clones, particularly the odd ones.

"Accel-chan, is Onee-sama your guest, Misaka Misaka questions."

"What do you think?" he couldn't help snapping.

The albino massaged his left temple as the little girl pouted and put both her tiny hands on her hips.

"I was just asking, Misaka Misaka cries as she exits to eat." she blurted out and went to the kitchen.

And apparently this one had emotions. Misaka was curious, opens her mouth to ask but shuts it.

"Let her be…" Accelerator sighed, "I'm surprised. Last Order, is the fail-safe mechanism for the Rail Noise Sisters if ever they went rogue. Even though she's different, all Sisters seem to call you Onee-sama."

"…I see. Well, she seems to be in good terms with you."

There was an awkward silence. None of them could look in each other's eyes. The Railgun hadn't forgotten her grudge for this guy, no matter what Touma says. He on the other hand wasn't sure why he asked her to come for.

It was starting to get painful when Last Order returned from the kitchen. She was carrying a metal box with a cookie on her mouth. The two Level 5 espers stared at her. Last Order munched the treat and smiled sweetly. Misaka thought it was cute when she tilted her head innocently. But realized how weird it seems to think your younger self cute.

"Onee-sama, would you like some cookies, Misaka Misaka asks as she offers willingly."

She shook her head and sighed inwardly. Little kids were really one of her weaknesses. Then a sort of epiphany came to her. A memory of the first clone she encountered and the chemicaloid Febrie, came back to her. How is Nonutaba-san?

Misaka bit her lip and reached into her pocket. There was her Gekota phone but she fished a small item and tossed it to Last Order who dropped the metal box with a clatter. The little girl caught it.

"That's my limited edition rainbow Gekota finger puppet. You can have it as a present from me. Please take care of it."

"That's a stupid gift." the albino commented.

As rude as it was Misaka just brushed it off. She thought that Accelerator would scoff knowing that the third Level 5 esper in Academy City is so childish and immature. But he didn't. Actually he found it strangely normal and amusing at the same time.

He was watching her reaction the entire time from the moment she stepped inside. Accelerator was nervous and he didn't know why or where to begin.

"I'm sorry I can't give you a present that's less lame but if I had known I would've-"

Last Order cooed at the miniature frog and smiled.

"I love it Oneesama, Misaka Misaka says as she expresses her joy. I will treasure it like Accel-chan!"

Instead of feeling happy it struck a nerve at Misaka. Her fingers dig into the armchair. Accelerator grimaced.

"You should go brat. We have something to discuss."

"Like what, Misaka asks to annoy Accel-chan."

He glared at the little girl with ginger hair who stuck out her tongue before running off to the opposite room. As it turns out they had nothing to start with. Even a simple greeting. Accelerator had just opened the front door to let her in.

Misaka closed her eyes to stop the horrible images from resurfacing. Why was she here anyway? A sorry would not bring reanimate lost lives, not that she was assuming this guy to apologize. Considering if he does. At least he could take responsibility or something, anything.

Could this power-crazed lunatic change so drastically? He was so different from the person he met before that it's creeping her out. She breathed to her nose and opened her eyes. Accelerator was staring at her.

"W-what?" her face turned a bright shade of red.

His eyes were less intense and, let's just say Misaka, felt more than relieved. This guy was officially human.

"My…my name, the real one," he said softly not meeting her questioning gaze, "I can't remember it."

The Railgun raised her eyebrow. Accelerator was stuttering. She pretended to cough. This can't be right. Is the world going to end or something? The ginger haired girl managed to keep a straight face. Being in the same room with him is uneasy.

"Nice to mee-"

A spark flashes before her eyes and the images came flooding back to her. Right now she felt like kicking his ass for making her remember. If she didn't care about being number 1 she would claim it a long time ago.

"I haven't introduced myself properly, me, the original Misaka Mikoto. You hate me right? For being so naïve to just give away my DNA map like that? And let's not forget that I hate you too. So tell me, what are we suppose to talk about? Even after the GREMLIN incident…" she said her voice laced with ice.

The albino sighed and scratched the back of his head.

"Fuck, I knew this wouldn't work…" he muttered under his breath.

Misaka had suddenly lost her building anger. Why is that?

"What wouldn't work?"

"I don't know…I just thought it would flow swiftly." then he laughed bitterly, "Serves me right for watching soap operas with that kid."

Accelerator, the number 1 Level 5 esper in Academy City, watchespay-per-views? She could hardly imagine it. Misaka clamped her mouth from laughing.

"What the hell's wrong with you? First you hold your emotions, and then you act like you wanted to pick a fight and now you're fidgeting. Is it your period or something?" he scowled and slumped in his chair.

"O-of course not you perv!" she yelled at him, her face red all over.

"I'm not a pervert, Ms. Frog." Accelerator just rolled his listless eyes.

"You bastard!" she stood from her chair.

Electricity began to spark above her head. Then it started to smell like smoke as she seethed in anger. Why was she being so hot headed all of a sudden? She couldn't understand herself. The albino grinned adjusting his choker electrode.

"You wanna fight then?"

"Heck ye-"

Misaka blinked.

…

Wait, what?

This isn't what she- this got her the wrong way.

"No…I, look…will you just! Gah! You're an asshole!"

"Well, you're a bitch."

He rubbed his temple. This was not how he pictured their conversation would be. Accelerator just wanted to make sense for what happened in the past. And the Railgun, being an acquaintance to that Level 0 idiot and the Onee-sama to Worst and Last Order, he might as well as make amends. Sort of.

They were just too alike to agree on anything. No one would lower for the other and they most likely end up killing each other. Or argue. But Misaka was trying her best.

"Listen freak, before anything else, I just wanna say…" she swallowed, "I just wanna say…"

"Say what already?" he was getting annoyed with this woman. Or flat-chested middle school girls.

She was just as perplexing as her clones (probably because his companions are modeled after her). Misaka crossed her arms over her chest and looked away.

"T-thank you! There, I said it!"

It was the albino's turn to be taken aback. His eyes gained some of its arcane emotion. Why does every form of her annoying and yet surprising?

"…for what?"

"Seriously, are you an idiot or something!? What else would I be thanking you for?" the ginger haired girl sighed, "At least some of them have a purpose now, you know, to keep them alive…"

The Railgun walked towards the window and stared at the Tree diagram's weather forecast blimp. It was going to be a sunny according to it and rainy tomorrow.

It wasn't a surprise when he suddenly broke into laughter. Not the psychotic one but a mellowed type, Misaka could tell. Could it be the work of the little one? Because hell she was sure it ain't Worst. Misaka suppressed her smile.

"I think we can start now."

"Start what? Being friends? No way." the brunette flipped her middle finger at him. Fuck you.

"As if I would want you as a friend!" he retorts back.

It took them both a minute to realize what came out of his dirty mouth. They both blushed.

"What?"

"I mean, damn, as allies! Nothing else." Accelerator face palmed.

"Ah." Misaka nodded. For a second there it would have been- she doesn't even want to think about it.

So finally they reach a normal level of understanding. When Accelerator spoke it was toned down and kinda antsy.

"Yeah, I'm still pissed off because you're naïve to give away your DNA. But I wouldn't have a reason if you hadn't… so I guess it's invalid now. And I know you won't forgive me though." he said.

Misaka tapped her fingers impatiently. A part of her wants to smash his face on the coffee table and send for Yomikawa and Yoshikawa but she was willing to consider. What he said so far was coming from a very penitent person. But that doesn't mean she'll trust him fully. 70% maybe.

"You're right. I'm sorry, uh, what should I call you? You said you can't remember your name, that won't do." she put her thumb under her chin and tried a few address, "Accelerator-san? That's a mouthful. Accel-san? We aren't close."

The albino opened his mouth but closed it. This girl is as stupid as Touma, he thought. But he was thankful that this one doesn't speak in the third-person.

"Mmmm, I got it! Pervert-kun! " Misaka declared.

She wasn't afraid to laugh at his face anymore. Somehow the atmosphere was now comfortable around them. Even though they abused each other with names. It was as if they were friends already.

The electro master was glad she came after all. This guy was a whole new person. Although not entirely a saint, it was way better than his old self.

"Shut up you hag! What do you mean pervert!? Just Accelerator, stupid middle schooler."

"I'm a first year high schooler, dumbass!"

"Do I look like I'd give a damn!?"

"Ugh, nevermind. Just shut your trap OK? I don't see why I can't forgive you someday but I will. Not tomorrow, someday. Just don't let anything happen to my Sisters…" that determined look in her eyes made Accelerator feel envious.

He nodded.

"We're after the same thing, Accelerator-san: to prolong their lives, no, to give them a full life."

The albino grunted in reply. He glanced at the direction where Last Order went. Worst was out of the apartment with Yomikawa and Yoshikawa to teach her lady manners. Thank heavens… The Railgun followed his gaze.

"I won't ask about their details. It's none of my business." she said.

Misaka paced around the room and her eyes found his metal cane but she quickly looked away. Accelerator didn't miss it. He simply rested his chin on his palm and stared outside the window. Like the clear sky he somehow felt a little light.

"You know, that frog thing is kinda cute…" he mumbled quietly.

AN: Wahhhhh! Shippers…shippers everywhere! XD

-midnightgamin