This chapter contains spoilers for GaoGaiGar Final.

"Geeze, where did that Subaru run off to?" Teana huffed as she wandered around the barracks. They had an early morning the next day, but the blue haired girl had yet to return to their room. Sure, Subaru's body could function on little sleep, but that was no excuse to be off fooling around somewhere.

Teana asked around, but not even Alto knew where Subaru was.

So here she was, walking around aimlessly. Well, it's not like the younger girl could be quiet for very long. She'd give away her position eventually.

"Wow! That's amazing!"

Right on cue.

Teana stopped in front of the door she heard her partner's voice coming from. Who was she causing trouble for this time…

She glanced at the nameplate on the door:

Vice Granscenic.

Teana froze. What the heck was Subaru doing in Sergeant Vice's room? Oh sure, the girl was friendly with virtually everyone, but being in a man's room at night was too suspicious!

And why did it have to be Vice of all people? No, wait, why would Teana care about that? I mean, it's not like she had any particular feelings for him or anything. The feel of his hands on hers, and his voice whispering in her ear as they built that model together flashed through her mind.

… Oh right! Subaru!

"Wow, it's huge!" A voice of hushed awe came through the door.

They couldn't be…

No, that's joke's too old.

Sure, Subaru was dumb and innocent, but Teana was sure that Vice wasn't the kind of man to take advantage of that.

Resolved, Teana knocked on the door. There came no response, so she knocked again.

"Um, excuse me." She added.

"It's open." The man's voice replied.

"Excuse me." Teana repeated as she entered the room. She saw that the pair were both in their sleep wear, sitting on the edge of the bunk. Neither turned to greet her. Their eyes were locked on to the vid screen. They were too engrossed in whatever they were watching.

"CRUSHER CONNECT!" A voice shouted from the screen. Teana followed their gaze and saw a cartoon of a robot wielding what appeared to be a giant hammer of light.

She blinked. This was that 'anime' stuff, wasn't it? So this was the kind of show those models were from…

Because they had yet to notice her, Teana decided she might as well join them. You know, to wait until they snap out of it, of course.

She gently sat on the bed as well. Vice was now between the two girls, but Teana made sure to keep some distance between them.

And so she watched as brave heroes fought against impossible odds, culminating in the destruction of an entire universe.

… Or something.

Teana had no idea what was going on, but it couldn't really be helped. She had just walked in on the ending, after all. But it was clear to her that this group of heroes on screen had just won a tough battle, and were now about to make the ultimate sacrifice to save their youngest members.

"We believe that the brave ones will return one day with the oath of courage… With the oath of courage!"

With that final line from the narrator, it ended. Teana was sure she'd have a stronger reaction had she been familiar with the characters, but the intent was clear. She heard a sniffle from the girl on the other end of the bed. Sure enough, tears were streaming down Subaru's face.

'That Subaru's still a cry baby as always…' Teana mused. But then she heard another sniff directly next to her. Vice, too, was letting lose the water works.

Teana was baffled by this. She had never seen a grown man cry before. And over a cartoon, of all things…

"How epic was that?" He said, raising a fist. "Manly tears are being shed!"

"I believe in the oath of courage!" Subaru declared.

"I said you were going to love it, Subaru." He said. "Those guys on Earth sure know how to tell a story!"

"Thanks so much for showing me that, Vice!"

…Wait, first name basis?

Tired of being ignored, Teana cleared her throat.

"WAH!" The other two jumped.

"… How long have you been there, Teana?" Vice asked.

"Since they formed that big hammer." She said. "I came looking for Subaru, and you told me the door was open."

"Did I say that?" Vice wondered.

"I guess we were too into it." Subaru smiled sheepishly. "Sorry, Tea."

"Whatever." Teana huffed. "Anyways, it's time for bed, Subaru. Let's go."

"Okaaay!" The short haired girl got up and headed to the door. "See you tomorrow, Vice!"

"Yeah. Feel free to drop by any time. I've got plenty of other great shows!"

"I will!"

Teana frowned. She felt like she was being left out.

"You can come too if you want, Teana." Vice added. She was caught by surprise.

"S… Sure…"

X-X-X

The next day during training, Teana sat back and watched Subaru spar with Vita. The roller blades sped around in an attempt to avoid being flattened by the giant hammer.

"How's it going?" Teana turned suddenly when Vice appeared beside her.

"Um… I'm fine… but what are you doing here?" She asked.

"Subaru wanted to show me something." He answered.

"Vice! Look over here!" Subaru called. "Vice Captain Vita, could you turn around for a minute?"

The redhead blinked in confusion, but complied.

"Now hold out Graf Eisen in front of you."

Vita stretched out her arms. "Like this?"

Yup!" Subaru moved back a little and took a deep breath. "HAMMER CONNECT!" She shouted as she grabbed the back of Vita's shirt. She easily lifted her tiny trainer off the ground. "GOLDION HAMMER!"

Teana gawked, Vice laughed his ass off, and Vita erupted.

"PUT ME DOWN YOU IDIOT!"