Chapter 2 Chat in the Citadel

{A/N: I'm going to post some chapters in a script style due to them being dialogue heavy}

Upon teleporting back to the more gothic castle Haku started looking for Nikkia, shocked to find her leaning on the teleporter, waving. Both went inside the castle and Haku explained that he was there to take notes for Zabuza as well, sitting down where tea was served.

Nikkia: That's cool he's probably tired after that extraction. What do you want to know about first?

Haku: I guess my hostess and… other hostess. {Haku motioned toward Nikkia} How old are you and Gaia? Did you or Gaia have to go through rapid aging as I did?

Nikkia: We're both 20, and No. It's the 3rd day of the 2nd month in the year. How old are you now that you've….. {Nikkia motioned her hand to show grow in height with a calendar displayed on her communicator}

Haku: I believe that this would make me 21, my birthday was January 9th.

Nikkia: Oh, happy belated…s. To make things easier maybe we should probably establish some common ground between our dimensions.

Haku: I see. I know nothing of your customs, but at least there's comfort in the fact that we speak the same language.

{The two began by making notes comparing basic information in their dimensions from how to write and basic measurements of time, entertainment, and holidays.}

Haku: Despite the distance our dimensions have many similarities. Where is this Ja-pan place that you mentioned? I believe you compared its older customs to where Zabuza and I are from.

Nikkia:{Typing in the communicator, held sideways until a world map appears then zooms into Japan}. These islands right here. {Moves focus to three maps of America} This is America, or at least the central part where I'm from. The two other maps are for Alaska and Hawaii {Pointing at one and then another} {More typing to reveal another map}. This is where Gaia's from, between these countries. In her dimension it's America's 51st, 52nd, and 53rd, states.

Haku: The lands have drifted so much further apart, compared to where Zabuza and I are from. I do not wish to keep you Nikkia-Chan, I imagine you have tasks as well.

Nikkia: You can call me Nikki and its fine. New place, Newer dimension, I understand. Tell you what, 3 questions now and on missions, then we meet here with Gaia Tomorrow and do the same?

Haku: Deal…. Nikki. Question 1: What do we do for missions?

Nikkia: All kinds of things, so horror movies aren't art imitating life and people who can't usually get help have someone. We solve cases involving hauntings, aliens, magic, apocalypse prevention, etc. We also do things like break curses too.

Haku: I see. Going from not having any sort of supernatural creatures to finding out so many exist. I believe it's your turn Nikki.

Nikkia: Not sure how to say this, feel free to not answer but {exhales} did the Morfema transform into your parents?

Haku: Yes… you see we led a simple life my parents and I, we were good to each other. However due to the wars from before my birth, people who genetically inherited abilities were feared. My mother thought she could hide her abilities but my father oversaw my mother and I, when I discovered mine.

Nikkia: He didn't take it well to say the least.

Haku: The very least little one. My father killed my mother and then tried to kill me. My powers were still new and ice skewered my home, father, and mob he rallied. That wasn't even what made me feel empty. I had to stay on the streets for some time, unwanted in this world.

Nikkia: And this is what you meant before about Zabuza finding you when you were nothing.

Haku: That's correct. My strangeness was what he wanted and I was happy to be purposeful. My turn again. Who was you precious person that you mentioned?

Nikkia: My mom. How did Order of the Cage find you and Zabuza?

Haku: Truthfully I'm not sure. Zabuza and I were revived by someone who wanted to start a war. We weren't even able to control our actions and my head was foggy until I reached oblivion. When I woke up we were in the floating car outside. Let's see for my final question I wish to know more about Ambrosia and how you and Gaia became under her employment.

Nikkia: Her mother was kidnapped thousands of years ago by Alexio and used to capture their first slaves from all over. She got her back but her powers were nearly drained. The amulets Mage De wear were made by people from the first dimension terrorized by Cage. After that the ghosts of the fallen Mage De use the amulet to find the new one. The immortal generation will be the first time all element Mage De are active at once. So... How are you and Zabuza adjusting here? I know it's annoying but I'm genuinely concerned.

Haku: Very well, thank you. . {Haku didn't know what to say, but if it was the truth he was touched.} I feel this place might become our new home.

Nikkia: I'm glad but maybe you should try to find somewhere else to live soon….

Haku: Hmm? {Wide eyed and blinking a few times in confusion}

Nikkia {motioning to the moat}: Imagine time being like the moat outside. When we're here it's like moving on shore. Since we're outside of time everything's usually paused. You're sense of time can really deteriorate here since it stays the same.

Haku: If I may ask another question. What happens when you and Gaia leave your dimensions?

Nikkia: We step back in time where we left off. To everyone else, we could've just gone to the bathroom.

Haku: So nobody knows what you do or where you go? {Haku put his hand over his mouth, remembering the deal to only ask 3 questions.}

Nikkia: My mom and Gaia's family, but since the supernatural are only in stories where I'm from, I can't tell the truth. {Her finger circling in a motion to imply insanity.}

Haku: I see, thank you Nikki. So long I should probably get back.

Nikkia: See ya. Welcome to the team. {Upon looking back Haku saw Nikkia crouch behind the chaise lounge then made his way to the teleporter, cautiously.}

Haku: What?! {To his surprise he saw Nikkia waving inside the teleporter before it was flooded with aqua light.}