I'm crazy, starting another multipart while I'm in the middle of Twisted HiME. Still, refusing a HiME is definitely Not A Good Idea, so… here's a short chapter of "Search and Destroy".
What if Natsuki's mother survived the accident, what if she worked for Searrs and Natsuki grew up with her? Searrs wouldn't have needed to create Alyssa. It would have been Natsuki they'd used to further their plans.
Natsuki wouldn't have met Shizuru and she wouldn't have been the same towards Mai and Mikoto. I'm afraid you have to expect Natsuki to be a bit different in this story but I'll do my best to make any differences believable given the changed circumstances.
Search and Destroy – Beginning
The small cruiser zoomed across the water, heading for the large and well lit ferry enveloped by the fog. A figure stood on the deck, binoculars pressed to her eyes. She wore a tight fitting body suit that showed off her curves nicely. Her binoculars were turned towards the ferry, searching for the HiME she knew was on board, the HiME she'd injured but failed to capture.
The cruiser's engine hummed, it was in top condition as expected of any Searrs owned equipment. It looked unassuming but it was fast and could jam the communication signals of the ferry to prevent the ferry's officers from calling for help. The HiME on the deck entered the cabin.
"That girl, she probably got picked up by the ferry." said the cruiser's operator.
"I see." replied the HiME, putting her helmet on and sitting down to wear her gloves.
"Natsuki-sama? Are you sure you don't want any backup?" the man asked courteously.
Natsuki looked at the man blankly. "I'm fine."
Natsuki stepped back out onto the deck as the cruiser edged nearer to the ferry. The details of the ferry were now clearly visible and movement could be seen through its windows. If Natsuki had taken her binoculars out at that moment, she'd have seen two teenagers who would be her batch mates at Fuuka Academy.
The two had just met each other that day and already they were bickering. But it wasn't those two Natsuki was interested in, oh no. She was after the girl the ferry had picked up, the HiME she'd fought.
It was part of her mission: to identify and defeat all other HiMEs in order to usher in the Golden Age. To obtain the power of the Valkyries and to control the HiME star. Searrs couldn't afford to leave the power of the star in someone else's hands.
The ferry started to turn, they must have been seen despite the fog. No matter, the cruiser was alongside the ferry now.
"Dhuran!"
Natsuki grabbed on. An impossible leap landed them on the roof of the ferry. Dhuran looked magnificent as he glinted against the moonlight. They worked together efficiently, Natsuki and her Child. Natsuki jumped down through the window and into the corridor in one fluid motion. She was in good shape, as expected of any Searrs owned equipment.
There were two people in front of her. Making a quick decision, she kneed the male and knocked him unconscious. He crumpled to the floor and she turned her attention to his companion.
Surprised by the sudden attack, the female backed away and turned to run. Natsuki grabbed the girl's wrist, twisting her arm behind her back. Natsuki threw an arm around the girl's neck, practically immobilizing her.
"You should have picked up a girl with a sword. Where is she?"