I just realized that it's been a month since I've updated this... Oops? XD Thanks for waiting so long, you wonderful people! I apologize for the wait, I've been on a huge Fairy Tail kick...again...


~Chapter Two: Suspicions~


(Zane's POV)


I walk slowly out of the doors, my fellow members falling behind me. It's our favorite time of day... Patrol. Seeing the terrified looks on the foolish human's faces is always a treat...especially when you catch them with technology. I can sense Pixal's thirst for blood and Cryptor's need to destroy something... All in good time. We will get our fun shortly.

The second our boots touch the ground of the outside, a slamming sound reaches my ears. Interesting... Already someone dares to attract our attention. This should prove to be the start of a good run. I glance back at my allies, silently telling them to prepare themselves. They've learned to read my actions...

My cape flowing out behind me, I confidently stride into the alleyway that emitted the sound. It's dark and filthy, not suitable for living in at all. Despicable, dirty humans... "Who goes there?" I say loudly, my robotic voice carrying down the narrow space. "I am the Commander of the Shadow Legion...show yourself, or face unavoidable death." Still no response... Frowning, I take another step into the alley. "You do not want to anger the Emperor, do you?" The wind is my only reply, blowing a piece of paper aside.

I open a panel on my arm, then flick a switch, scanning for heat in the nearby area. A triumphant smile spreads across my face... I've got you now. Slowly, just to creep my prey out, I step around the trash bin. "Hello..." I whisper. They look up at me, their eyes wide. I recognize their clothes immediately... Gray and black...the colors of the Rebellion.

"I was just looking for something," he says hastily, scrambling to his feet. "I dropped my-"

"I do not appreciate being lied to," I tell him coldly. He swallows, staring at me. He then opens his mouth again, no doubt to tell another lie. "You are a rebel, human. And not only that, you tried to hide it from me. Therefore..." Behind me, Pixal flicks out her blades between her fingers, and Cryptor readies his gun. "Prepare for instant death."

His screams filled the alleyway as Pixal pounces on him, stabbing him in multiple places with her tiny knives that fit perfectly between her long, slender fingers. Crimson splatters on the ground, painting the once drab place with glorious, vibrant color. With a sadistic smile, Pixal wipes her knives off on her victim's clothes.

"Pixal," Cryptor says. She turns to look at him, a glint in her eyes. "You forgot to mark him."

"Right," Pixal's twisted smile widens as she readies her knives again. Then, with perfect precision, she cuts the gear symbol into his stomach, like she does with other prey. This way, the people know who killed them. It's the only warning to the inferior beings known as humans.

And yet, they still refuse to obey. But someday...we will crush them all.

"Let's move on," Cryptor says. "There's nothing else to see here." He walks out of the alley first, leaving Pixal and I with the corpse.

"Cryptor," I call, motioning for him to come back to my side. "I have an idea." As he walks back towards us, I smile at Pixal. "Wonderful work, by the way, my dear." For some reason, she looks away instead of flirting right back. I frown, suddenly feeling suspicious. Has Cryptor or Master done something to her...? She then glances at me out of the corner of her red eye, but then looks back down at her bloodstained hands as if nothing happened.

"Commander," Cryptor approaches me, looking confused. "What is it? Is there someone else here?"

I push Pixal's weirdness aside, and motion at the rebel's corpse. "I am thinking, Cryptor..." A smile spreads across my face as I continue. "That our warnings aren't working. I think..." I turn to look him in the eyes, triumph creeping into my voice. "...that we should step up our game."

Very slowly, Cryptor smiles too as he realizes what I mean. His turns to Pixal, who now mirrors both of our expressions. We are all on the same page... We know exactly what we are going to do.


(Kai's POV)


It felt like we'd been walking for hours. My feet were killing me, my head was pounding, and my stomach was growling like a wild animal. The further we walk, the more I begin to feel like I'm dreaming. The whole situation is so horrifying that it feels unreal, and the eerie silence of the city streets isn't helping much.

Ever since the snap-fest with Ray, the two girls have been quiet. Lira keeps glancing at the other, as if she's expecting her to say something, but Ray keeps her mouth shut. I'm tempted to cut into their silent conversation and ask a bit more about this rebellion of theirs, but I have a feeling that Ray will bite my head off. I have no idea what's with her... She's so cold, rude, bitter, and appears to not give a shit about other people's feelings. Lira on the other hand, seems like the complete opposite.

"We're almost there," Lira finally breaks the silence, glancing at me with a small smile. "Sorry for the walk, we wanted to keep our base as far from the Overlord as possible."

"Makes sense," I reply. "He's pretty damn ruthless..." I look over at Ray, waiting to see if she'd say something. Silence is my only answer. But what did I expect?

"Quiet now," Lira warns me as she slips into an alleyway. "We're getting really close." I follow her into the dark, cramped space, Ray right behind me. Both girls seem tense, their hands positioned over their gun holsters. Their feet make very little sound as they slide across the ground, making me feel a bit tense as well. Shadows cast gloom onto our faces, hiding our eyes. My fingers twitch, wanting to ignite.

Lira stops in front of a wall at the end of the alley. I open my mouth, about to comment about the dead end, when she places her hand on the rough surface. She then begins to speak in a low, enchanting voice:

"Muryō no ōpun, gēto. Sore wa watashi, yami ni tachimukau aete dare yūsha no hitotsudesu. Watashi no hikari o hōyō shi, watashi to watashi no kokoro o kyōyū suru subete no hito ga anata no kabe o nyūryoku shite mimashou."

The wall glows from underneath her hand, reacting to her touch and her words. My jaw drops as a split forms in the concrete and it slides open to reveal a dark hallway. "What...?" I gape at her.

"If you're curious," Lira turns to look at me, "I said: Open, gate of the free. It is I, one of the brave who dares stand up to darkness. Embrace my light, and let me and all who share my heart enter your walls."

"Cool," I breathe. "But I was more wondering how you made the wall do that? Is it...magic?"

"No, stupid," Ray cuts in. "Technology."

"Shut up," I retort. "You may have saved my life, but I don't play nice when people choose to be rude." That shuts her up.

Lira sighs, shaking her head slightly. "Come on, now, Kai." She gestures to the dark hallway in front of us, a mysterious smile on her face. "The heart of the Rebellion awaits."


Sorry if the translation was extremely off. Google Translate can be a butt.

Anyways, thanks for reading! I hope you enjoyed :)


~ForeverDreamer12, signing off.