Title: A Future in the Making (Evil Demon Fic) part 1/?BR
Written By: EllieBR
Site: http://ellie.htmlplanet.comBR
Produced by: The Chittering Little MonkeyBR
E-mail: BOKUwaKAMIdes@aol.comBR
Rating: This part PGish, the rest...we shall see...BR
Spoilers: There will be. Many in fact.BR
Summery: The story of Aeryn and Crichton's kid(also, of what happens to the crew of Moya as a result), many bad things happen, but will it end up happily? coughepiccoughBR
Category: Romance/Drama/EpicBR
Disclaimers: All the characters from the show ain't mine, never will be, well, maybe never... However, all the characters that were made up are mine, you may borrow them if you wish, but just e-mail me the product when you are done.BR
Notes: Epic...epic...epic... do I need to say it again? Someone said that the plot sounded like it was a Greek Tragedy(but it does have happy parts). Thanks to my Mom and Lin-sama for beta-ing.
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Chapter 1BR
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The black fabric of the captain's uniform fit snugly to her soft features, features that did not match her personality. Nekina Shi'ne was not soft; she ruled over her ships and crew with a hard fist. Years of living and serving under Crais were to thank for that. The people who served under Nekina did not like her, but then again, they were not supposed to; they were supposed to respect her. And did. BR
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Nekina stood on the deck of the command center of the Jigoku, her ship and her life. There was a communication device attached into her ear and had a metal band that went over her head to keep it in place. Two thick wires curved out of its base, one snaking down to beside her mouth, and the other extending out to her eye. Needless to say, Nekina looked like a textbook picture of what a Fleet Captain should be.BR
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"Captain, we are detecting a Leviathan ship. Records show that it is named Moya. It is 20,000 metras away." Commander Tamashi Dairi, Nekina's second in command said while still looking at the computer screen in front of him.BR
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The readout appeared on Nekina's single occular. "Set a course to intercept, but don't make it look like we are following them."BR
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"Aye. Setting course now. Should I inform Captain Crais?" BR
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Nekina unconsciously flinched at the name, catching the eye of her Second as well as a few perceptive crew members. "Not now, I will do it later." She sat back into her chair, and the crew immediately looked back to their posts. They knew something was going on between their Captain and Crais, but no one dared to say anything. BR
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This was the time that Nekina enjoyed the most. She was preparing for battle. The time before a fight was the time that you took to relax and gather your thoughts. You could also form a battle plan if you already hadn't. All of the crew knew that, during this time, you should not bother a commanding officer unless it is absolutely necessary. This is the time that you turned to the Second of the ship. They check all the ship's functions, and get the crew ready. These were the rules that everyone learned in training.BR
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When a child was put into the PeaceKeeper training program, they were tested. That would determine what track they would be on. Usually the tracks were command, tech, pilot, or lesser officer. Each group had it's own sub-categories. The techs would be separated into what field of study they would be in, and the pilots into what kind of ship they fly or they may go into the navigation sector. Lesser officers would do everything that the techs and pilots didn't do.BR
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Command was different. Yes, they did test cadets to determine their abilities, but their personality types were also tested. It was believed that certain combinations of personalities could function in command better. So, the children were paired off accordingly. The pair would train together, and learn how to get along with each other. It was vital to a ship that the captain and second could act as one person, and that required each person to have an understanding of the way the other thinks. That is why they grew up and trained together. After a few years, the children bonded. It was a kind of bond that only Sebations could have. It went beyond a mental or emotional bond; it was almost physical.BR
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The PeaceKeeper council preferred that, in the pairing, one would be female and the other male. Research proved if that happened, the bond would be formed more quickly, and it would be deeper. The studies also showed that if the two should be chosen to have offspring, the child would be very successful in whatever it did.BR
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Tamashi and Nekina had been together since they were five cycles old. They were considered to be the strongest command team in the entire PeaceKeeper Empire. Tamashi had the ability to sort things in his mind very quickly, and without much effort at all. This was considered to be a very powerful ability because, as a Second, he had to sort all the information that he got into two categories. The first one grouped all the things that he had to take care of, and the other grouped the things that Nekina needed to know. Nekina could only handle so much information before her brain became overloaded and she could no longer think. It was not a fault in her; it was true for everyone in her position. Given the correct amount of information, a good ship, a good crew, and Tamashi, Nekina could construct battle plans that scared even Scorpious.BR
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Tamashi looked at his friend and lover, who also happened to be his captain. Nekina was in her usual pre-battle trance. She was looking off into the projection of space while taking deep regular breaths. Her sky blue eyes looked out of place next to her dark hair and slightly tanned skin. Tamashi didn't see the scars that littered her face, or the cold killer that her aura projected. All he saw was her beauty.BR
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'Nekina, are you ready for this?' Tamashi said to her via the mind link that they shared.BR
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'I am not sure. There is something about this Leviathan that is familiar. What is our ETA?'BR
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'You have an arn.' Tamashi paused, 'I know that you do not like to talk about your past, but maybe this is where you came from. I mean...well...have you looked at the records of the people who are on it?'BR
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'Yes, I had to. But why did you ask me that?' Nekina's mind began to formulate theories as to why he would have asked. It was a natural instinct that she had, and it drove Tamashi crazy.BR
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'Stop that Nekina. I want to show you something. Can we go to your office for a moment?'BR
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Nekina reviewed the situation, and planned out the events for the next arn. Go talk with Tamashi, see what the yotz he is talking about, 15 microns before meeting with the Leviathan Moya go back to command and begin prepping for battle, 5 microns do a complete system check. Then fight. BR
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Tamashi could feel her planning even thought she was not sending the thoughts to him intentionally. 'Very well, I could use a break.' Nekina stood up and nodded towards Tamashi's assistant Kenri, communicating to him that he should take command in her absence.BR
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Upon entering her office, Nekina practically tore off her headgear. "Annoying bastard," she mumbled as the instrument landed with a clack onto her desk.BR
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Tamashi didn't take his off; his position required that he kept it on. However, he didn't have as much of a problem with the voices always in the background as much as Nekina did.BR
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"So, what did you want to show me?" Nekina asked, her voice changing from the cold monotone of a captain, to the soft and expressive tones that were her natural speech.BR
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Tamashi recognized the voice change as a sign that they could act like themselves now. He smiled and walked up to the woman in front of him and kissed her lightly. He pulled back smiling and spoke. "What I wanted to show you is this." He walked over to her computer and tapped on a few of the controls. "Here, look."BR
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Nekina pulled a stray chair over to beside Tamashi and looked at the screen, making sure that her arm was close enough to brush his. Since they were not supposed to publicly show affection, they learned to do it in smaller ways that would not be noticed unless you were looking for them. Light brushes of the skin whenever they had the chance, stray looks, and sometimes they would link their minds enough to share an emotion or hold a small conversation. Over time, these movements had become instinctual, and were a part of their daily lives.BR
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The computer screen showed pictures of two Sebation looking people. Nekina recognized them immediately as Aeryn Sun and John Crichton. "What about them? Officer Sun was irreversibly contaminated, and Crichton pissed off Crais. I already know their records."BR
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He pointed to Aeryn Sun's picture. "Look at her," then pointing to Crichton, "Now, look at him. Blend their images together, and it is you." After Nekina didn't say anything for a bit, Tamashi decided to point out some more things to her that she already knew, but refused to accept. "Crais said that you were mind-wiped before you started the training. You also came into the training at 5 cycles. Usually children go in at 2."BR
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Nekina looked closer at the photos. "Captain Crais told me once that they had chosen each other as mates. It would make sense that they would eventually have a child." She halted her speech for a moment to think before continuing, "If they really are my parents, then Crais must know, and doesn't he hate Crichton? Why would he let the child of his mortal enemy not just live, but raise her himself." BR
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Suddenly, Nekina fell to the floor, completely engulfed in a long repressed memory that had somehow surfaced from her mind.BR
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Due to formatting issues, this next part may or may not be in Italics. It is supposed to be, and that means that it is a flashbackBR
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Darkness. Cries of pain, guns shooting, people running. Death. Kara Sun huddled behind the unconscious form of Moya's Pilot. She clutched a pulse gun with a sweaty and very shaky hand. Her mother had given it to her with an order to run and hide.BR
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Abruptly, the chaos stopped. It was quiet for a moment; then there were footsteps broke the silence. BR
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"Kara Sun, I know you are in here. No one can help you. Come with me, and I will release Moya and let everyone, including your parents, live. You have potential, and I really do not want to see that wasted. You could rise above me, be a great warrior, be a captain." Crais' voice was a disgusting mixture arrogance and dignity.BR
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The wheels in Kara's mind were spinning. 'If I let Crais take me, then everyone can live. It is better for only one to die, then all of them. Mama and Dad can have another baby if they want. If I don't agree to this, then Crais will just kill all of us anyway...'BR
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"You promise to let them live?" Kara quavered after rising hesitantly from her hiding place.BR
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Crais was a little annoyed at the stubbornness of this girl. "Yes. It is by my will alone that you and your friends survive this encounter. Now, get over here, child!"BR
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Kara hesitated. It was only natural; she had been told her entire life to fear this man. And now she was to go with him and become a PeaceKeeper, her lifelong enemy. Reluctantly, she began walking towards Crais.BR
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At the edge of her vision, Kara could see her mother struggling. "Kara! No! Shoot him!" Aeryn yelled at her.BR
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"Mama...," Kara's eyes began to water, and she quickly ran and embraced the older woman. "I have to go. Crais said that he wouldn't kill all of you if I go with him. I will do my best, and I swear one day that I will come back and kill him." She paused to collect herself before saying the next thing. 'I will return to you.' Kara meant to say it aloud, but instead she spoke it to her mother with her mind. Aeryn began to cry with her daughter, and spoke; "John and I will be waiting for you."BR
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Then Kara left her, and moved toward Crais with defiant grace.BR
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End Italics=end flashbackBR
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"Wake up!" Tamashi yelled and slapped her. Nekina woke up on the floor and looking at Tamashi's face that was full of worry. "What the frell happened to you?" He quickly moved her into a sitting position.BR
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"Kara...," She whispered, looking up to the man who cared for her more than he should.BR
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"Kara? Who is Kara?" Tamashi said while cupping Nekina's face in his hands so that he could look her directly in the eyes.BR
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"Me," Nekina managed to choke out before fainting again.BR
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Written By: EllieBR
Site: http://ellie.htmlplanet.comBR
Produced by: The Chittering Little MonkeyBR
E-mail: BOKUwaKAMIdes@aol.comBR
Rating: This part PGish, the rest...we shall see...BR
Spoilers: There will be. Many in fact.BR
Summery: The story of Aeryn and Crichton's kid(also, of what happens to the crew of Moya as a result), many bad things happen, but will it end up happily? coughepiccoughBR
Category: Romance/Drama/EpicBR
Disclaimers: All the characters from the show ain't mine, never will be, well, maybe never... However, all the characters that were made up are mine, you may borrow them if you wish, but just e-mail me the product when you are done.BR
Notes: Epic...epic...epic... do I need to say it again? Someone said that the plot sounded like it was a Greek Tragedy(but it does have happy parts). Thanks to my Mom and Lin-sama for beta-ing.
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Chapter 1BR
BR
The black fabric of the captain's uniform fit snugly to her soft features, features that did not match her personality. Nekina Shi'ne was not soft; she ruled over her ships and crew with a hard fist. Years of living and serving under Crais were to thank for that. The people who served under Nekina did not like her, but then again, they were not supposed to; they were supposed to respect her. And did. BR
BR
Nekina stood on the deck of the command center of the Jigoku, her ship and her life. There was a communication device attached into her ear and had a metal band that went over her head to keep it in place. Two thick wires curved out of its base, one snaking down to beside her mouth, and the other extending out to her eye. Needless to say, Nekina looked like a textbook picture of what a Fleet Captain should be.BR
BR
"Captain, we are detecting a Leviathan ship. Records show that it is named Moya. It is 20,000 metras away." Commander Tamashi Dairi, Nekina's second in command said while still looking at the computer screen in front of him.BR
BR
The readout appeared on Nekina's single occular. "Set a course to intercept, but don't make it look like we are following them."BR
BR
"Aye. Setting course now. Should I inform Captain Crais?" BR
BR
Nekina unconsciously flinched at the name, catching the eye of her Second as well as a few perceptive crew members. "Not now, I will do it later." She sat back into her chair, and the crew immediately looked back to their posts. They knew something was going on between their Captain and Crais, but no one dared to say anything. BR
BR
This was the time that Nekina enjoyed the most. She was preparing for battle. The time before a fight was the time that you took to relax and gather your thoughts. You could also form a battle plan if you already hadn't. All of the crew knew that, during this time, you should not bother a commanding officer unless it is absolutely necessary. This is the time that you turned to the Second of the ship. They check all the ship's functions, and get the crew ready. These were the rules that everyone learned in training.BR
BR
When a child was put into the PeaceKeeper training program, they were tested. That would determine what track they would be on. Usually the tracks were command, tech, pilot, or lesser officer. Each group had it's own sub-categories. The techs would be separated into what field of study they would be in, and the pilots into what kind of ship they fly or they may go into the navigation sector. Lesser officers would do everything that the techs and pilots didn't do.BR
BR
Command was different. Yes, they did test cadets to determine their abilities, but their personality types were also tested. It was believed that certain combinations of personalities could function in command better. So, the children were paired off accordingly. The pair would train together, and learn how to get along with each other. It was vital to a ship that the captain and second could act as one person, and that required each person to have an understanding of the way the other thinks. That is why they grew up and trained together. After a few years, the children bonded. It was a kind of bond that only Sebations could have. It went beyond a mental or emotional bond; it was almost physical.BR
BR
The PeaceKeeper council preferred that, in the pairing, one would be female and the other male. Research proved if that happened, the bond would be formed more quickly, and it would be deeper. The studies also showed that if the two should be chosen to have offspring, the child would be very successful in whatever it did.BR
BR
Tamashi and Nekina had been together since they were five cycles old. They were considered to be the strongest command team in the entire PeaceKeeper Empire. Tamashi had the ability to sort things in his mind very quickly, and without much effort at all. This was considered to be a very powerful ability because, as a Second, he had to sort all the information that he got into two categories. The first one grouped all the things that he had to take care of, and the other grouped the things that Nekina needed to know. Nekina could only handle so much information before her brain became overloaded and she could no longer think. It was not a fault in her; it was true for everyone in her position. Given the correct amount of information, a good ship, a good crew, and Tamashi, Nekina could construct battle plans that scared even Scorpious.BR
BR
Tamashi looked at his friend and lover, who also happened to be his captain. Nekina was in her usual pre-battle trance. She was looking off into the projection of space while taking deep regular breaths. Her sky blue eyes looked out of place next to her dark hair and slightly tanned skin. Tamashi didn't see the scars that littered her face, or the cold killer that her aura projected. All he saw was her beauty.BR
BR
'Nekina, are you ready for this?' Tamashi said to her via the mind link that they shared.BR
BR
'I am not sure. There is something about this Leviathan that is familiar. What is our ETA?'BR
BR
'You have an arn.' Tamashi paused, 'I know that you do not like to talk about your past, but maybe this is where you came from. I mean...well...have you looked at the records of the people who are on it?'BR
BR
'Yes, I had to. But why did you ask me that?' Nekina's mind began to formulate theories as to why he would have asked. It was a natural instinct that she had, and it drove Tamashi crazy.BR
BR
'Stop that Nekina. I want to show you something. Can we go to your office for a moment?'BR
BR
Nekina reviewed the situation, and planned out the events for the next arn. Go talk with Tamashi, see what the yotz he is talking about, 15 microns before meeting with the Leviathan Moya go back to command and begin prepping for battle, 5 microns do a complete system check. Then fight. BR
BR
Tamashi could feel her planning even thought she was not sending the thoughts to him intentionally. 'Very well, I could use a break.' Nekina stood up and nodded towards Tamashi's assistant Kenri, communicating to him that he should take command in her absence.BR
BR
Upon entering her office, Nekina practically tore off her headgear. "Annoying bastard," she mumbled as the instrument landed with a clack onto her desk.BR
BR
Tamashi didn't take his off; his position required that he kept it on. However, he didn't have as much of a problem with the voices always in the background as much as Nekina did.BR
BR
"So, what did you want to show me?" Nekina asked, her voice changing from the cold monotone of a captain, to the soft and expressive tones that were her natural speech.BR
BR
Tamashi recognized the voice change as a sign that they could act like themselves now. He smiled and walked up to the woman in front of him and kissed her lightly. He pulled back smiling and spoke. "What I wanted to show you is this." He walked over to her computer and tapped on a few of the controls. "Here, look."BR
BR
Nekina pulled a stray chair over to beside Tamashi and looked at the screen, making sure that her arm was close enough to brush his. Since they were not supposed to publicly show affection, they learned to do it in smaller ways that would not be noticed unless you were looking for them. Light brushes of the skin whenever they had the chance, stray looks, and sometimes they would link their minds enough to share an emotion or hold a small conversation. Over time, these movements had become instinctual, and were a part of their daily lives.BR
BR
The computer screen showed pictures of two Sebation looking people. Nekina recognized them immediately as Aeryn Sun and John Crichton. "What about them? Officer Sun was irreversibly contaminated, and Crichton pissed off Crais. I already know their records."BR
BR
He pointed to Aeryn Sun's picture. "Look at her," then pointing to Crichton, "Now, look at him. Blend their images together, and it is you." After Nekina didn't say anything for a bit, Tamashi decided to point out some more things to her that she already knew, but refused to accept. "Crais said that you were mind-wiped before you started the training. You also came into the training at 5 cycles. Usually children go in at 2."BR
BR
Nekina looked closer at the photos. "Captain Crais told me once that they had chosen each other as mates. It would make sense that they would eventually have a child." She halted her speech for a moment to think before continuing, "If they really are my parents, then Crais must know, and doesn't he hate Crichton? Why would he let the child of his mortal enemy not just live, but raise her himself." BR
BR
Suddenly, Nekina fell to the floor, completely engulfed in a long repressed memory that had somehow surfaced from her mind.BR
BR
Due to formatting issues, this next part may or may not be in Italics. It is supposed to be, and that means that it is a flashbackBR
BR
Darkness. Cries of pain, guns shooting, people running. Death. Kara Sun huddled behind the unconscious form of Moya's Pilot. She clutched a pulse gun with a sweaty and very shaky hand. Her mother had given it to her with an order to run and hide.BR
BR
Abruptly, the chaos stopped. It was quiet for a moment; then there were footsteps broke the silence. BR
BR
"Kara Sun, I know you are in here. No one can help you. Come with me, and I will release Moya and let everyone, including your parents, live. You have potential, and I really do not want to see that wasted. You could rise above me, be a great warrior, be a captain." Crais' voice was a disgusting mixture arrogance and dignity.BR
BR
The wheels in Kara's mind were spinning. 'If I let Crais take me, then everyone can live. It is better for only one to die, then all of them. Mama and Dad can have another baby if they want. If I don't agree to this, then Crais will just kill all of us anyway...'BR
BR
"You promise to let them live?" Kara quavered after rising hesitantly from her hiding place.BR
BR
Crais was a little annoyed at the stubbornness of this girl. "Yes. It is by my will alone that you and your friends survive this encounter. Now, get over here, child!"BR
BR
Kara hesitated. It was only natural; she had been told her entire life to fear this man. And now she was to go with him and become a PeaceKeeper, her lifelong enemy. Reluctantly, she began walking towards Crais.BR
BR
At the edge of her vision, Kara could see her mother struggling. "Kara! No! Shoot him!" Aeryn yelled at her.BR
BR
"Mama...," Kara's eyes began to water, and she quickly ran and embraced the older woman. "I have to go. Crais said that he wouldn't kill all of you if I go with him. I will do my best, and I swear one day that I will come back and kill him." She paused to collect herself before saying the next thing. 'I will return to you.' Kara meant to say it aloud, but instead she spoke it to her mother with her mind. Aeryn began to cry with her daughter, and spoke; "John and I will be waiting for you."BR
BR
Then Kara left her, and moved toward Crais with defiant grace.BR
BR
End Italics=end flashbackBR
BR
"Wake up!" Tamashi yelled and slapped her. Nekina woke up on the floor and looking at Tamashi's face that was full of worry. "What the frell happened to you?" He quickly moved her into a sitting position.BR
BR
"Kara...," She whispered, looking up to the man who cared for her more than he should.BR
BR
"Kara? Who is Kara?" Tamashi said while cupping Nekina's face in his hands so that he could look her directly in the eyes.BR
BR
"Me," Nekina managed to choke out before fainting again.BR
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