I want to give thank to Demonic Dragon Knight and Shiro-Ookami for their time on proofreading and suggestions to make this story better. Bear with me if you are still lost. Everything will fall in place at the end of chapter 4. Enjoy!!

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Trapped - Chapter 2 - Conclusion of Introduction

After visiting Seta, the group broke up and went to do their things. Mutsumi and Naru went back to their residency and call home to inform their family about the archaeological dig. Keitaro decided to walk around the town and do some thinking about what need to be done. After wandering, Keitaro decided to see Haruka first and inform her about the upcoming dig.

"Hey Keitaro! Want some green tea?" Haruka greeted after seeing her favorite (and only as far as we are aware) nephew walking into her tea shop.

"Sure, Aunt Haruka" Keitaro replied a bit tiredly. She was going to whack Keitaro's head with her infamous fan for calling her Aunt but she held back when she heard his tired tone.

After serving Keitaro a cup of hot tea, Haruka sat down and observed Keitaro who was sipping tea. Something big is going on here. Better let him talk first.

"I got something to tell you. I just failed the Toudai exam again."

"What!! Not again!!!!" Exclaimed Haruka. After few minutes of silence and drinking tea, she continued "I am very sorry to hear that. Now what are you going to do next?"

"Glad that you asked me that question. I got a favor to ask you but before that, let me explain what happened after the exam."

Keitaro told Haruka about the meeting with Seta after the restaurant. Then, he explained the archaeological dig to Haruka who listened with great interest.

"If there is one thing I learned about Seta: although he is an idiot, he has a knack for those archaeological artifacts. He might be right after all." Haruka remarked after a little thought.

"Now, here is a favor I need to ask you."

"Based on what you just told me, I assume you want me to take over manager's duties??" Keitaro nodded. "Well, I cant be manager and run the tea shop at same time. Sorry"

"Oh boy, I guess I better call home and ask my sister to take over the duties temporarily. Also, I need to let her know there will be one less resident as well by the time she get here."

"Huh? What do you mean by that??"

Keitaro started explaining: "Naru and Mutsumi are going with me, too. I've told them about it and they said they want to join me. And don't worry, I won't let them do anything dangerous."

"You better make sure of it or your ass is mine." She warned

Slightly shaken by her threat and knowing Haruka alway keeps her word, Keitaro asked "Ok if I can use your phone??" Haruka nodded. Keitaro called home and asked Kanako to be manager which she agreed.

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Later, Shinobu arrived back from her school and saw a note from Keitaro. The note said:

"I have gone to pick up my sister from the train station. Please cook extra since my sister is coming in for dinner. There is a big announcement I want to make after the dinner."

Sister??? I didn't know Sempai have a sister. Guess I better start preparing. Hmm, I guess I better start with rice for sushi.

As Shinobu was preparing the dinner, the residents started to come in for dinner. They saw a note on the table. It was a different one saying that there will be a very important announcement after dinner. They all wondered what it could be but went on to do their own things before dinner.

Keitaro arrived from the train station with his sister. He introduced Kanako to the residents without mentioning the fact that she will be their manager. The residents talked with Kanako until the dinner.

Shinobu announced the dinner is ready, everyone sat down at the big dining table and started eating the dinner Shinobu made for the night before Su could eat everything on the table. They ate and talked for a while. Eventually, Shinobu could not hold her curiosity any longer and asked Keitaro what the announcement is all about.

"Alright. I guess now is good time as any." everyone gave Keitaro their complete attention except Naru since she already know what he's going to say.

"As you noticed, my sister is here. You might be wondering what is going on. As you know, I failed the exam and am in need of a break. After the exam, I ran into Seta. We talked..."

Kitsune interrupted "Let me guess. You are going with Seta for an archaeological dig, right?"

"Yes, you are right"

"Sempai, how long is the dig? Who will be our manager?"

"It will be a year long project and possibly longer. My sister Kanako will take over the manager duties until I get back from the dig"

"Wow, that long?" Everyone was surprised except Naru and Kitsune noticed it.

"Naru, why are you not surprised about this??"

"Because Mutsumi and I are going with him"

"WHAT!!!" The residents were shocked.

"But why??? I thought Toudai was your dream, is it??"

"It is still my dream to go to Toudai but I need a break from studying. All my life I did studying and nothing else. I need to go out and explore new things. I need to refresh myself."

"I can understand that." Kitsune was little bit shaken.

"Onii-san, where is the dig at?"

"An island in the middle of Pacific Ocean. It is totally deserted and has a dead volcano surrounded with tropical rain forest. According to Seta, The island has a lot of old artifacts that was left there by a dead civilization. He thinks it is one of the fabled lost civilizations described by folktales. He seem to think it is the lost Turtle Civilization he has been looking for. Based on what I understand from the papers, recently an archaeologist found an artifact on nearby island which baffled them. The artifact seems to be technologically advanced and it has a description showing the existence of a civilization. The archaeologists searched the island and couldn't find any more artifacts. So, they did an air survey and they found another island. They checked the island and found more artifacts. They realized they needed to bring in the expert so they asked Seta to handle the archaeological dig since he is Japan's leading ancient pacific civilizations archaeologist. Seta accepted the job and asked me to go with him. Any questions?"

"How technologically advanced were they??" asked Su while she continued to eat everything on table.

"I do not know and I am curious as well."

"What will Naru and Mutsumi be doing?"

"They will be doing computer works in the office. They will not work in the field."

"When will you leave?"

"Next week."

"Good!! That will give me time to prepare a huge farewell party. I can't wait to get drunk that night" said starry eyed Kitsune.

Everyone sweat dropped.

A/N; Next chapter will focus on Preparation, Date, Party, and Departing.