Chapter 1: The Search for Dominique and the Dragonball

The jukebox was still playing the same old tune and Sion walked toward the broken window. "Who were they?" he wondered.

"They were from Mikado." Volt answered.

"Hmph, you're awfully well informed." Kou rolled his eyes.

With determination, Sion said "Let's go to Mikado."

"Whoa, hang on. I've got connections. Let me look into it first." Kou took out his yellow cell phone and dialed a number.

The phone rang and as he heard it pick up, he said "I need you to check something for me. Yeah, I need to get to Mikado fast!"

A furious female voice was on the other end. "No! Don't tell me the target's been-"

"Look, I'm in a hurry."

"I can't believe you let this happen! Hold on I'm checking now."

"Yeah, thanks."

He switched the phone to his other ear and listened.

"There's a special MSD cargo train heading for the central station."

"Great! What time?"

"In 30 minutes."

"Gotcha! We're taking off now."

"I'll be there to back you up in the Orage."

"Thanks, I owe you one." He clicked it off and put it in his pocket.

He faced the men and informed them. "There's a special train in the central station that's heading to Mikado."

"When?" Volt asked.

"In half an hour."

"Let's go, then. We don't have a lot of time." Sion rushed down the stairs leaving the others awe-struck.

"Looks like he's got a heart after all, especially when it comes to her." Volt said.

"Heh, no kidding." Kou added as they followed Sion.

Siou climbed out of the dumpster, brushed off her uniform, and started to pace back and forth while her thoughts were going in many directions.

"This is probably where I can get that Dragonball. But in order to get it, I'll have to save her. This was supposed to be an errand but this has turned out to be a rescue mission."

She stopped and thought aloud "I guess I have no choice but to save Dominique and..." She gulped. "Help out these...bouncers..."

She started to shiver but she decided to move forward. "What choice do I have?" She followed the radar and ran as fast as her legs could carry her.

The trio headed through a gateway to the town square where a fountain stood in the center. A ninja landed in front of them.

"There's another one." Sion said.

"Yeah. There's a whole bunch of them." Kou added.

They were surrounded and the gates started to close. Siou laid her hands on them and watched the fray.
"I don't think they're gonna let us through." Volt said snapping his knuckles.

"Then let's waste 'em!" Sion braced for battle.

The ninjas were being tripped and mule-kicked by him. Volt used his wrestling moves and Kou used his kicking skills.

When Volt taunted "You ready?" Kou punched a ninja back, Volt caught it and slammed it to the ground, still holding him.

"Here goes!" Sion yelled as he kicked it clear across the place. The routine was like using a field goal.

Eventually, the goons were knocked down and Siou sighed with relief.

"We've wasted enough time on them." Sion muttered.

"Yeah, we got bigger fish to fry." Kou added as he shuffled his hands.

But before Sion opened the gate he saw a stunning sight.

"What is it?" Volt asked.

Sion looked at it. It was a black panther watching them but it scampered away.

"You recognize that black panther?"

"No."

Kou put a hand on his shoulder to get his attention. "Let's get going. We're gonna miss the train."

"Yeah..."

They ran past the gateway and Siou followed without them noticing her.

The three were almost at the train station when Sion stopped abruptly.

"What's wrong?" Volt asked.

"Rent-a-cops." Sion observed.

"Security is tight, as expected."

"We're running out of time." Kou said impatiently.

"Then I guess we'll break through the front."

They snuck up but as Volt stepped on a stick the security guard yelled. "Hey! What're you doing there!"

As if he had nothing else to say, Kou answered. "We're hitching a ride is what we're doing."

"Not on my watch you're not! Where you'll be hitching a ride to...is jail!" He called his buddies and they ran into a fight.

When it ended, Volt apologized. "Sorry, I'm in a hurry."

They leaped over the wall and the other guards noticed them.

"I think that's it." Kou said as they reached the train, but some security guards ran toward them.

"Not again..." Volt mumbled.

They gathered with their backs touching each other. "I didn't expect such a warm reception." Kou muttered.

"Shouldn't the train be departing soon?" Volt asked.

"Uh-huh, it oughta be. We'll time it just right just as it starts to take off. When you hear the bell start bookin' for the train. Don't miss your cue."

"Who do you think you're talking to?" Volt referred to the guards.

"You're not getting paid enough to die! Now get out of my way!" Sion shouted as they split to face the guards.

Unfortunately there were too many of them, so they didn't have enough time to defeat them all.

"The train's moving! Crap we better hurry!" Kou said.

He and Volt jumped on but the guards were still on Sion's tail. He kept running for the train but it kept going faster.

"Sion, move it!" Kou said.

He was nearing the edge as Volt stretched out a hand and told him to jump. It was far enough for Sion to grab and pull him onto the train's rear. They were all off to Mikado.

Siou watched it take off and the only way to reach them is call the Nimbus. She did and it came to her. She jumped on it and followed the train through a long, dark tunnel.


A/N: Sorry for the short chapter, I'll make them long but not too lengthy. Chapter 2 will be up soon; to be continued...