(Here comes the second chapter of the story...)

Kanie's eyes fluttered open and he groaned. The back of his head hurt. Slowly reaching a hand to rub it, he began to wonder if what had happened was just a dream. Looking around, the young man saw his own room. He was in his bed, and he sat up with a deep breath. '

If that was a dream, why does my head hurt?' he wondered.

Shrugging, Kanie hauled himself out of bed and walked unsteadily out into his home. He noticed Aisu, his older sister, making breakfast.

"Morning." She smiled.

Then, something odd happened, Kanie could almost hear her, but her lips did not move, 'I hope Seiya is feeling alright after yesterday.'

"Aisu, what do you mean 'after yesterday'?" Kanie tilted his head.

Her eyes widened, "Ah, I-" She thought for a moment, "I didn't think i said that aloud..."

Kanie nodded, "Don't be worried about me, it takes a lot to hurt me." He smiled proudly.

"That's good, i must still be half asleep..." Aisu yawned and continued cooking.

Kanie walked to the bathroom and closed his eyes, stretching, and opening the door. His eyes only briefly viewed the naked form of Sento Isuzu. With a blush, he abruptly closed the door back. He was speechless for a minute.

'It wasn't a dream!' He thought, and dashed back to the kitchen.

Kanie's heart was beating out of his chest, "Aisu! What is SHE doing here?"

"Who? Your girlfriend?" Aisu asked, confused.

"Sento is NOT my girlfriend, she is crazy!" He exclaimed frantically.

"So i'm 'crazy'..." Sento mumbled, behind him.

Kanie turned slowly, eyes wide, "Um..."

"Why were you spying on me in the bathroom?" She glared at him with her right eye, her left eye hidden by her black eye-patch.

"I wasn't! I didn't know you were here!" He protested.

Aisu chuckled to herself, "Your lover's quarrel is adorable, but it is time for food."

Kanie cautiously moved past Sento and washed his hands in the bathroom. Upon returning to the main living area, he saw the girls sitting peacefully.

Sitting beside his sister, Kanie spoke, "What happened yesterday?"

"You fainted and I brought you home." Sento spoke plainly.

Kanie blushed from embarressment, and ate the meal in silence. After, he headed to his room and got ready for school.

Proceeding a rather uneventful day, Kanie tried to slip away without Sento noticing. Reaching a bus stop, he stopped to breathe. But, turning around he was face to face with Sento Isuzu. He jumped a little.

"Trying to run away?" she raised an eyebrow.

Kanie sighed, "What do you want?"

"I want you to meet the princess again." she stated.

"Why would I go anywhere with you?" Kanie questioned.

Sento drew her musket from under her skirt again.

"I will not be threatened by you anymore." He glared.

"Fine, but if you want that magic ability gone, you will have to speak with Latifa." Sento challenged.

"Magic ability?" He asked, confused.

The more Kanie thought, he began to realize he could hear the thoughts of the people around him.

"I think i can read minds..." He mumbled.

"Try it on me." Sento suggested.

Kanie focused and could hear her thoughts, 'There was a person who also had that power. But, they could only use it once per person.'

"Wait, so I cannot use it on you again?" He narrowed his gaze, "You did that on purpose didn't you?"

Sento shrugged, "Perhaps."

"I don't want to read minds." He told her, "How can we get rid of it?"

Sento thought for a moment, "If anyone knows, it would be the princess."

Kanie sighed, "I suppose I have no choice then."

The pair rode the bus to the shipyard again.

Kanie Seiya and Sento Isuzu were both silent as they walked together. Quite an awkward duo they were as they headed into the Amaburi. This time, it was a little busier inside of the ship, and Kanie saw more odd people.

"Sento, who is inside the costumes?" He asked.

"Costumes?" She tilted her head, "There aren't any costumes here."

Kanie pondered this for a moment and just shook his head. Arriving at a conference room, he noticed that Latifa was sitting with Moffle inside. Sento led the way, and they both sat down.

"Kanie-sama, have you decided to help us?" The princess asked, hopeful.

"Not at all, I came to have you get rid of my magic." Kanie replied.

"How dare you talk to the princess like that!" Moffle stood up, furious.

"It's alright." Latifa assured the mascot.

"Look, I don't want anything to do with you guys." Kanie explained.

Moffle crossed his arms, "Now there's something we agree on."

"But, Kanie-kun, we need you." Sento looked into his eyes. While she did not voice it, she was pleading.

"Kanie-sama, please hear us out." Latifa begged.

"I will hear what you have to say, but i just want to have my normal life back." He answered.

Latifa smiled, "Thank you, if you just stay here, we are about to have a meeting. You will understand."

Moffle ended up leaving the room in irritation, and a group of three well-dressed men arrived. Sento was obviously barely able to stop herself from killing them all right then. It was clear they were the enemy.

"Latifa." The leader addressed her.

"Greetings, Mr. Takeya." She nodded formally.

"I am done waiting for you to get your act together." Takeya growled.

"As discussed, the deadline is July 31st." One of the suited associates explained.

"We only need a little more time, we can get the rest of the passengers needed." Latifa explained.

"You have failed time and time again, and this time we will not budge." Takeya Kurisu explained, "If you fail to get the rest of the 500,000 passengers, we are closing you down."

Latifa grew a sad expression, and Sento fumed silently.

"It is not profitable to keep you going any longer." Takeya continued. "Even if the passengers you have been getting was doubled, you would only get around 200,000 by the deadline."

"Not to mention the debt of 4,150,050 yen you have." Takeya shook his head, pulling out a calculator. "If that hypothetical 200,000 was divided into average families of 4, they would need each to spend... hold on..." he began to calculate.

"Around 85000 yen." Kanie butted in.

When Takeya finished his calculations, he smirked. "Not far off, each would need to spend 83,001 yen to even put you in the black, and that is without any expenses."

Takeya Kurisu eyed Kanie, "You are pretty bright, would you like to work in my accounting department?"

"I'll pass." Kanie shrugged.

Takeya nodded, "Ah well." He looked back at Latifa, "The simple fact is I cannot indulge you any longer..."

With that, the three businessmen took their leave.

"Do you understand now?" Latifa asked Kanie.

"Yep, you are all screwed." He remarked and stood up.

"Kanie-kun-" Sento had trouble saying it, "Please."

"I cannot help you. Sorry." Kanie left, and sighed as he headed for the bus stop.

Kanie spotted Takeya Kurisu waiting at the stop himself.

"Hello again." The businessman nodded.

"Mhmm." Kanie sat down.

"They are fools, and obviously do not care about their business one bit." Takeya laughed and waved to Kanie as he entered a bus that pulled up.

Kanie Seiya was silent and let the bus leave without him. He looked around and sighed. 'They DO care.' He thought. 'They just have no clue what they are doing.'

Latifa solemnly stood in front of her staff in the large common area on the Amaburi.

"I have an announcement." She looked down as everyone grew quiet.

She paused, "Our last hope is gone..."

Everyone felt a wave of grief sweep over them.

"I am sorry, it is all my fault, i have let everyone down." Latifa took responsibility.

Sento looked depressed, as did Moffle, Macaron, Tiramie, and the rest of the cast members.

"The Amaburi will close down on July 31st, and be scrapped soon after." A single tear fell down her cheek as everyone realized their fate.

"But what will happen to us?" Crocky, the crocodile mascot asked.

"I do not know." Latifa admitted.

"Some of us will be fine, but I don't have a big fan base!" Crocky exclaimed, "Without Amaburi, i'll dissappear!"

Moffle shook his head, "It's your own fault for not working hard when you had the chance."

"Easy for you to say, you could just go be another mascot's sidekick!" Crocky retorted.

Moffle glared, "I am nobody's sidekick!"

Everyone began to argue in confusion.

"We're all going to die!" Tiramie, the pink cat mascot, cried dramatically.

"Not if I have anything to say about it!"

Everyone turned to face the person who spoke up. Kanie Seiya stood confidently before everyone, with a smirk.

"Kanie-sama!" Latifa smiled.

"Look at all of you!" Kanie shook his head.

"You are all pathetic!" He insulted, eliciting a glare from all except Latifa and Sento.

"I look around and see a bunch of self pity!" he laughed, "It is obvious why you fail to bring in enough passengers!"

Everyone was silent, waiting for an explaination.

"You only care about yourselves!" Kanie stated.

Moffle made fists, "Stop acting like you know us!"

"I know enough!" He responded.

"You don't even work here, remember?!" Moffle argued.

"On the contrary..." Kanie chuckled, "I have decided to save you all."

Latifa's face lit up, and Sento was surprised.

"I will be your Captain, and i will whip everyone into shape!" he declared.

Kanie then promised the impossible, "I will see to it that you get the 250,000 passengers you need by July 31st!"

Everyone except for Moffle cheered.

Later, Kanie was sitting with Sento in Latifa's quarters.

"Why did you decide to come back?" Sento asked.

"You would be lost without me." Kanie laughed with pride.

"Captain Kanie-sama." Latifa entered and bowed to him.

He nodded and they all sat quietly.

"How do you plan to get the 250,000 passengers?" Latifa asked.

"I don't, that is impossible." Kanie laughed.

"But, what wil you do then?" Latifa tilted her head.

"I didn't want anyone to get scared, but we are going to be liberated from Takeya." Kanie explained, "We are going to launch a large scale attack with a fleet of ships."

Sento Isuzu smirked, "I can get on board with that, but we have no fleet."

"This ship alone isn't even equipped for fighting..." Latifa explained.

"Right, I know." Kanie nodded, "We will use the disguise of an entertainment vessel to prepare for battle come July 31st."

Sento and latifa both looked surprised.

"The only thing I need to know is where in the galaxy to get the parts and ships and crew needed." Kanie smiled confidently.

(And that is chapter 2, now you see how this adventure is going to be very different. R&R, and see you tommorrow.)