Thanks for the reviews everybody. It keeps me going. So here's chapter number two, enjoy (or at least try to) :D
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-Danzai13
Chapter II
Location: Somewhere in the south; abandon building
The sand was still as the wind was slightly blowing. A rough abandon broken down building lay still and quiet. There it stayed silent for 4 years, a place many wish to forget, a graveyard of remorse to one.
In the distance the humming of a motor could be heard. As it rode closer to the building a bright white motorcycle could be seen. Kai could be seen in a long black jacket could be seen riding. As she came closer to the building, she shifted into first gear and came to a halt. Turning off the engine and putting up the kickstand, Kai got off the motorcycle and took of her helmet. Dark long brown hair waved into the air. Crimson eyes looked out onto the abandon building. Kai placed her helmet on the motorcycle handles and began to walk towards the building. Starting off slow she took off in a sprint. Jumping up high she jumped onto each of the remaining roofs until she was on the stable top. On the top were three marked grave. Pulling out something from the inside of her jacket, she placed them on each grave. Taking a few steps back she looked at each flower she placed on each grave. Looking at the graves with sad eyes, she didn't even turn to the sound of walking feet towards her. When they stop she lifted her head and smiled.
"Long time no see…Miyu."
The android smiled as she walked forward with three small flowers. After placing them on each grave she stood near Kai.
"It has been a long time. About a week or so?"
"I see you learned how to tell jokes." The woman smiled.
"Four years have past." Miyu tipped her hat.
"And you haven't aged one bit."
"Indeed, sometimes I believe it more of a curse than a blessing." Miyu looked at Kai.
"Maybe but at least you can live and help keep the world safe."
"Four years…" Miyu turned back to the graves.
Kai reached inside her pocket and brought out a golden watch. She looked at the pictures inside not knowing Miyu was looking at her. Closing the watch she lightly gripped it. Hearing a familiar chirp she smiled at the yellow bird perched on her shoulder.
"So what up Miyu?" Kai rubbed the bird's chest.
"It is a matter of the second generation of CHAOS."
Kai looked at Miyu with her crimson eyes.
"You know we've kept a close eye on them. Besides they have their mothers to look out for them, so what's wrong?"
"You sensed the waves from this place too?"
"Yeah, Kagura made me come out here to check it out. I mean I always feel waves here but usually its from that machine."
"Usually."
"Huh?" Kai looked at Miyu with worry in her face.
"The vibes are much stronger."
"Um...translation?"
"What do you want for those children?" Miyu asked.
"You mean the second generation?"
"Yes."
Kai looked at the graves and sighed.
"All I want is for them to be given the opportunity to live. My sisters and I want that more than anything. Isn't that what they died for?" Kai pointed to the graves.
Miyu looked back at the graves. The bird flew to Miyu's shoulder and chirped. Miyu nodded her head at the yellow bird.
"The vibes..."
Location: Garder Robe, Headmaster's room
Natsuki stirred in her sleep and slowly began to open her eyes. Groaning she lifted herself from the bed with her arms and sighed. Covering herself with the bedsheets she noticed Shizuru was missing. She sighed and rose from the bed.
Gone already...
After dressing in her suit Natsuki walked out of room and to her daughter's room.
"Eh?"
"Good morning mama." Sora smiled.
"Good morning...what are you two doing?" Natsuki asked as Sora and Riku were laying on the floor with paper and crayons.
"We making a list." Riku said without looking up from her paper.
"What's on the list?" Natsuki asked as looked for clothes to put on the girls.
"A list of...um..." Riku paused.
"It's not a list, its a treasure map." Sora corrected Riku.
"Yeah, a treasure map." Riku smiled.
"Oh, so where's the treasure?" Natsuki asked with clothes in her hand.
"It's a secret." Sora hid the colored paper from Natsuki.
"Okay, come here pirate so we can get out of your pajamas." Natsuki smiled as she motioned Sora to come to her.
"What's a pirate?" Sora asked as she lifted her arms.
"A pirate was a person who sailed the seas and looked for buried treasure." Natsuki explained as she undressed Sora.
"Did they have treasure maps too?" Riku asked.
"Yup." Natsuki answered putting a shirt on Sora.
"So are we pirates?" Sora looked up at Natsuki with big eyes.
"Well...kind of." Natsuki smiled.
"Riku! We have to find the buried treasure." Sora turned to Riku.
"Okay!" Riku quickly stood up.
"Hold it, not until your dressed." Natsuki stopped Riku from running out of the room.
"Aw." Sora pouted.
"Just a few more minutes." Natsuki began to undress Riku.
"Mama, will you be a pirate with us too?" Riku asked.
"Sorry, I have work to do." Natsuki sighed.
"What about mommy?" Sora asked.
"Mommy will be back later."
"Oh..." Sora and Riku looked disappointed.
Natuski sighed but then she had an idea to try and cheer up her daughters.
"Maybe Belle wants to be a pirate."
"Yeah, Belle can be a pirate too." Riku smiled.
"Okay your done." Natsuki let go of Riku.
"Let's go." Sora ran out of the room.
"Onee-chan wait." Riku took off after Sora.
Natsuki chuckled to herself as she watched her girls run down the hallway. She turned back to their room and picked up the leftover paper.
"Hey wait...are these my papers?"
Location: Laboratory
A woman in a long white lab coat was looking at a computer and was taking notes on a note pad. She heard a door open and looked behind her to see who it was.
"Good to see your up. And this early too, this might be a record."
"Shut up Youko."
Youko smiled as her friend stood next to her still exhausted.
"How late did you stay up this time Midori?"
"None of your business." Midori sat down in a chair.
"Too late I guess." Youko sighed.
The door opened again and both heads turned to a man who entered the room.
"Good morning ladies."
"Good morning Dr. Ishigami, good morning Belle." Youko smiled.
"Good morning." Belle hid behind Wataru's leg.
"Hey kid come over here." Midori smiled at Belle.
Belle looked up at Wataru who smiled and nodded his head. Belle slowly walked over to Midori. In a flash Midori grabbed Belle and threw in her air. Laughing as she fell back into Midori's arm, Midori hugged Belle.
"What's up with the shyness today kid?" Midori asked.
"I don't know." Belle smiled.
"Let's go, I'll see you later Youko." Midori put Belle on the ground and grabbed her hand.
"Fine, just don't kidnap her." Youko sighed.
"Otherwise Yukariko might come after you." Wataru smiled.
"I'm not scared, let's go Belle." Midori grinned.
"Bye daddy." Belle waved to Wataru.
Wataru waved back at Belle as she walked with Midori.
"So Belle wanted to see Midori?" Youko asked.
"Well I'll let you in on a secret, Midori asked me to bring her here. Don't tell anyone." Wataru answered.
"I won't." Youko smiled.
Location: Aries Republic, President's Office
"Um...Haruka...what are you doing?"
The president of Aries Republic was looking at her otome and friend who seemed to be panicking about something.
"Nothing." The blond woman lied.
"Haruka the truth please."
"I am telling the tooth."
"That's truth Haruka."
"That's what I said Yukino."
Yukino sighed but smiled at Haruka's panicking stage.
"Yukina will be fine Haruka."
"But she's with that panther." Haruka bit her thumb.
"Don't you trust Lexi?" Yukino raised an eyebrow.
"I do but this is my Yukina we're talking about. Rrr..."
"Don't worry the meeting will be over in an hour." Yukino smiled.
"Why couldn't that panther take you to this meeting?" Haruka complained.
"Remember what happened last time she took your place in a meeting?"
"Mmm...no." Haruka rolled her eyes.
"I do, and I really don't want chairs and tables to be thrown across the room again." Yukino sighed.
"Just an hour...just an hour..." Haruka muttered to herself.
"Don't worry, I'm sure Yukina's having fun with Lexi." Yukino assured Haruka.
"I dope so." Haruka sighed.
"That's hope Haruka."
"That's what I said."
Location: President's Library
"So...this is what you do when your not around your mom?" A woman with black hair with red steaks in it said to a small girl with short blond hair.
"I like reading books." The small girl smiled.
"Uh-huh...what are you reading anyway?"
"Lord of the Flies by William Goldring." The girl smiled.
"...So is it really about a guy who can control flies or what?" The woman asked.
"No, its about these boys who are stuck on and island and when time passes by-"
"Bored now, lets go Yuma Jr." The woman interrupted the girl and motioned her to follow her.
"Wait, I want to take this book with me." The girl said.
"Fine, give it here I'll put it in my bag." The woman reached for the book.
"Thank you Miss Honda." The girl slightly bowed to the woman.
"Yukina...just call me Lexi. How many times do I have to tell you?" The woman sighed.
"Um...Miss Lexi?"
"...Fine, guess that's as close as we'll get."
The girl named Yukina smiled and grabbed the woman named Lexi hand. Lexi smiled and slightly gripped Yukina's hand.
"So what do you want to do for an hour?"
"A bookstore?" Yukina smiled.
"...That's it, we're going to the park."
Location: Windbloom, Mashiro's Castle
"Sensei what's wrong?"
Naomi snapped out of her glare and looked down at Chiaki who was beside's her. Naomi just smiled and tasseled Chiaki's wild sandy brown hair.
"Nothing is wrong...let's go find you mother."
"Ma or mommy?" Chiaki asked.
"Mother."
"Um...mommy?"
"Yes."
"Okay." Chiaki walked beside's Naomi holding a small panda in her hands.
Naomi smiled but turned her head back in the direction of where Garder Robe was. She glared at what she was sensing.
What is that?
Location: Garder Robe, Headmaster's office
Natsuki stopped signing papers and looked up at Youko who entered the room.
"What is it Youko?" Natsuki asked.
"Well-"
"I'm back."
Natsuki smiled at the person's who walked in with Youko.
"Miss Maria, good to see you well."
"I was never sick, just needed a rest." Miss Maira stated.
"Yeah, yeah, tell that to-" A voice began but Miss Maria covered up the mouth.
"Anyway I'll be back to patrolling the school ground." Miss Maria stated.
"Good, take it easy please." Natsuki smiled.
"Ow my nose." Kagura began to rub her nose.
"Tough it up." Miss Maria smiled.
"Old biddy." Kagura glared up at Miss Maria.
"Snot nose brat."
"Old raisin."
"Green horn."
"Wrinkled hag."
"Stupid kid."
"Forgetful bat."
"Not to interrupt your lovely granddaughter-grandmother moment, but I need to discuss something with the headmaster." Youko interrupted.
"I apologize on my stupid granddaughter's behalf." Miss Maria slightly bowed.
"Sorry about my grandmother, you know old people. They start to lose all their brain cells at this age." Kagura smiled.
"Yes Youko?" Natsuki quickly asked before Kagura and Miss Maria could talk again.
"I have the report and machine ready if you yourself are ready to see it."
"Alright...could we make it fast? I want to check up on my girls." Natsuki asked.
"Very well. I'll try and make it short and sweet." Youko smiled.
"Where are the Kruger-Viola kids anyway?" Kagura asked.
"With Midori and Belle." Natsuki answered.
"Why didn't I figure that one out." Kagura sighed.
"Cause your a stupid kid." Miss Maria smiled.
"Senile hag."
Natsuki sighed as she followed Youko.
"Hey Kruger."
Natsuki turned around and looked at Kagura who looked worried.
"You and Shizuru okay?"
Natsuki hesitated for a moment but she took a deep breath and nodded her head.
"We're fine."
"You sure? Because you know-"
Miss Maria popped Kagura upside the head.
"Ow! What the fuck was that for?" Kagura rubbed her head.
Miss Maria popped Kagura upside the head again.
"The first one was for getting into other people's business."
"And the second one?" Kagura asked.
"For you language." Miss Maria scolded.
"Please grandma, you curse worse than me."
"Perhaps but at least I keep it to myself."
"Whatever." Kagura rolled her eyes.
Location: Aries Republic, Park
"Yukina it's not that hard! Just catch the damn ball!" Lexi shouted.
"But your throwing it too fast and hard!" Yukina complained.
"Don't be a wuss, just catch it!"
"The mass of the baseball makes the acceleration higher which in turn makes it harder to catch!"
"What the hell?…Just catch it Yukina!"
Lexi threw the ball. Yukina panicked and jumped out of the baseball's way. The ball hit a tree and made a small dent into the bark. Lexi rubbed the back of her neck and groaned.
Hmmm…maybe I am throwing it too hard…
Lexi sighed as Yukina got up and wiped the dirt off her skirt.
"Okay not the best idea ever. Let's go for a walk." Lexi began to walk down the dirt road.
"Okay."
Yukina picked up the ball and walked besides Lexi.
"How long until mother and oba-san are done with their meeting?" Yukina asked.
"Uh..." Lexi looked at the watch on her wrist, "About 40 more minutes.
Yukina sighed and stared at the ball in her hands. Lexi lightly popped Yukina on the back of the head. Yukina looked up at Lexi with a raised eyebrow.
"What's with the long face kid?" Lexi aksed
"I miss mother." Yukina sighed.
Lexi smiled and patted Yukina on the head.
Yuma Jr. worries about L.M.B, and L.M.B misses Yuma Jr...heh, what are the odds?
Lexi heared a small chime and noticed an ice cream stand down the road. Lexi smiled and looked down at Yukina.
"Hey Yuma Jr., want an ice cream?" Lexi asked.
"Ice cream, really?"
"Yeah my treat."
"Okay, thank you very much." Yukina smiled.
Where the hell does she get that formal language habit from?It's definitely not from L.M.B.
Lexi purchased two ice cream cones and found a free bench for them to sit on. Lexi sighed as she watched Yukina licking her ice cream.
A CHAOS woman reduced to eating ice cream with a four year old...how low have I fallen?
"Thank you for the ice cream Miss Lexi." Yukina smiled at Lexi.
Lexi smiled and tasseled Yukina's hair.
"No problem Yuma Jr."
Well...I guess this isn't so bad...right Yuma?
Location: Garder Robe, Laboratory
"Are you sure you want to see this now?" Youko asked.
"Might as well. Then I'll check up on my girls." Natsuki responded.
Youko smiled as she led Natsuki through the laboratory.
"So is Shizuru serious about giving up her gem after this last patrol?" Youko asked.
"Yeah, she said she wanted it."
"Well I'll start preparing things."
"Thanks,."
Youko hesitated for a moment but then she looked at Natsuki.
"Was Kagura-"
"We're fine." Natsuki quickly responded.
"Um...alright." Youko let it go.
"So what are we looking at?" Natsuki asked as they stopped at a large machine.
"You know this machine helps otome's and women who can't bear children start a family, correct?"
"Yes."
"And you know how long I've tried to make the gems last longer with the main source cut off?"
"Yes."
"Well I was doing some experimenting and I think I've found the solution," Youko smiled, "Some gems will now be able to stay active even if the main source is cut off."
"Wow, so which gems are the active ones?" Natsuki asked.
"Well yours, Miss Maria's, possible Shizuru's, maybe Yukariko's, and maybe one or two of the columns."
"Wow, so how do you-"
Location: Garder Robe
"Where is the treasure onee-chan?" Riku asked.
"The treasure...um..." Sora turned the map as she tried to figure it out.
"Its that way." Belle pointed.
"Oh yeah, this way Riku." Sora smiled.
"So are you guys searching for buried treasure?" Midori asked.
"Yeah and we're going to find it." Riku answered.
"Wow so what are you going to do when you find the treasure?"
"Um..." The girls didn't answer.
"I know! We're going to hide it from other people." Belle finally answered.
"Yeah! It'll be our secret treasure that no one will ever find." Riku smiled.
"Heh, sounds good." Midori smiled.
Location: Somewhere in the south; abandon building
"The vibes are fake."
"What?"
"Someone is creating those vibes and sending them out to attract you."
"Me? Why me?"
"Because you are a CHAOS child." Miyu responded.
"CHAOS..."
The yellow bird began to chirp and jump quickly on Kai's shoulder. Kai noticed and looked at Miyu who was staring blankly at her. Kai took a step back and glared at Miyu.
"Kai?" Miyu raised an eyebrow.
"Who are you?"
"You know me, I am Miyu."
"Stop fucking with me," Kai put a hand on her pistol, "Who are you?"
Miyu's hat covered her eyes as a smile came on her face. Kai glared at her and grabbed her pistol.
"It's too late."
"What?"
Miyu still hid her eyes behind her hat.
"The plan is already in play."
Location: Aries Republic, park
Step after step a figure was walking towards a small child and a woman sitting on a bench. The figure smiled as it came closer and closer to the couple. The figure stopped when the woman suddenly looked up at her. It grinned when the woman immediately jumped off the bench and aimed her silver pistols at her.
Location: Windbloom, Mashiro's Castle
"Aoi."
"Naomi?" Aoi looked up from watering some flowers.
"Get to Chie." Naomi pushed Chiaki to Aoi.
"What's going on?" Aoi asked as she took a hold of Chiaki's hand.
"Danger, go."
Aoi gasped but she nodded her head and began to walk away.
"Mommy?" Chiaki felt scared.
"We're just gonna go to ma okay?" Aoi tried to smile.
"O-Okay." Chiaki tried to stay in pace with Aoi.
Naomi watched them go. She then closed her eyes and took a deep breath. Opening them they were red with a black slit and fang grew from her mouth.
Now where are you...
Location: Somewhere in the south; abandon building
"W-What do you mean the plan is already in play?" Kai asked.
"Not that it matters anyway. By the time you get back, they'll all be gone."
"Who will be gone," Kai pointed her pistol at Miyu, "I swear if you don't tell me-"
"Too stupid to figure it out yourself? So much for being a CHAOS child." Miyu chuckled.
"Shut it! Wh-"
Kai gasped and almost dropped her pistol when realization struck her.
"N-No..."
"Now then, I believe an introduction is needed, no?"
Kai gasped when Miyu took off her hat and looked her in the eyes.
"No way..."
"Surprised?"
Kai stared at eyes that began to swirl into a glowing gold with a black slit.
Location: Aries Republic. Park
"Who the fuck are you?" Lexi demanded.
"No point in giving the dead a name."
"Yeah your right, so how about you give me your name so I can put it on your gravestone." Lexi grinned.
"I really hate to be rude but I just want that kid." The figure pointed to Yukina.
"What are you a pedophile?" Lexi glared.
"Far from it. Look just give me the kid and I won't slit your throat."
"Fucking pedophile, I'll put a bullet in your head." Lexi aimed one silver pistol to the figure's forehead.
"Enough of this."
Lexi gasped when she saw something she least expected.
"The fuck?"
The figure grinned as it stared at Lexi with its spiraling golden eyes.
Location: Garder Robe
"Miss Midori? Are you okay?" Belle asked.
"Yeah I'm fine. Just look for your treasure so you can give it to me, okay?" Midori smiled.
"Treasure hunting, treasure hunting, treasure hunting." Riku sang to herself.
"Here it is! Start digging." Sora pointed to a random spot on the ground.
"Actually I don't think...okay whatever." Midori sighed as the little girl began to dig at the earth.
Midori heard running come from behind her and she turned her head.
An evil grin appeared.
Gold eyes.