Interlude 1: メモリーズのスターティングブロック Starting Block of Mysteries!
NOTE: Episode X = Planet Duniya, Interlude X = Planet Earth (Flashback)
Anastasia's Vision of the Past:
Time: The Past, 1 Year after "The Last Legend Epilogue", Planet Earth: The Continent of Lynwin
Earth has changed significantly ever since the day of "The Awakening" when a continent deep in the seas rose back to the surface. This place became a new home for the humans, animals, plants, and even gods alike. It was a land of both fantasy but yet it was all real at the same time as the continent of Lynwin was declared as the 8th Continent of the planet.
The Six Suiei Gods ensured the land to keep it somewhat peace but the human element would eventually curse this place…should it fall to the wrong hands of corruption.
But for now, the morning sun began to rise up as a new day dawns on the continent, bringing light and hope to the people that live on there.
~Lynwin Master Library, Lynwin All University
Makoto Tachibana walked through the endless walls of books, computers, and other sophisticated things through the Master Library. He had to prepare today's lesson before school begins but it was no problem for him; all that he needed was here in the library.
While it was true that his English was awful in the past, he got a lot of help from Rin and even began to speak some Shakespeare Plays and other various novels. However, his experience in literature itself has allowed him to become a teacher for reading, literature, and other related classes.
He finaly arrived at a specific wall of books and pulled out two books: The 12 Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow and Julius Caesar. Despite being scared at some ghost-like, dark-like or bloody scenes, his Suiei God has enabled him to stop being afraid as easily.
Hm, now this looks interesting, thought Makoto as he looked at the synopsis of The 12 Kingdoms. He could feel his Suiei Necklace glowing gently inside of his shirt.
"Sensei!" shouted a female voice.
Makoto lifted his glasses and turned to see two young female students carrying their backpacks. They both were filled with panicked emotions.
"Tachibana-sensei," said Kathleen.
"Kathleen. Jodi. What's the matter?" he asked.
The two girls looked at each other for a moment until Jodi replied, "Um…can you, help us? We're stuck on a question for the assignment."
"We called each other and thought maybe we got the right answer but we got into a debate," added Kathleen.
Makoto put the books back and replied, "Of course. There's still some time before school begins. I'm surprised you both got up early this morning."
"Well we figured it was easier that way before class," blushed Jodi.
He's so cute, thought Kathleen, I wonder who he married to at such an age?
"Follow me," said Makoto, "We'll go outside."
"Okay!" replied the girls.
Makoto chuckled and led the two girls to the outside courtyard of the campus as the sun rose higher and higher on the warm, sunny day. Once it was 7:50 AM, the morning bells began to toll as the morning hours of Lynwin were beginning to start their day.
Just a bit north of downtown...
Alex woke up and went downstairs to smell the sight of breakfast. Ever since he and Haruka got married, the two of them expanded their food options (though Haruka always managed to sneak in some mackerel, not that it even bothered Alex for his love of fish and being an Italian enabled him to eat a bunch of sea food) and tried several new things.
He walked into the kitchen with a yawn, "Morning, Haru-chan."
Haruka sighed and said, "You and Makoto sure are alike with that '-chan'. It's probably a trademark."
However, the tsundere smiled as Alex flexed his neck to stretch and sees the breakfast on the table while replying, "Well why you didn't ask me to help you? I would've…"
"I wanted to try it on my own and see," answered Haruka as he set up the food to the table.
"Well I know we're busy everyday and stuff," nodded Alex as he gave him a small kiss on the cheek, "But that doesn't mean we can't spend some time together.
Haruka placed the last of the omelets on the table and replied, "Well at least I am off every Wednesday."
"Ah, that's right, your business doesn't operate on Wednesdays. But don't you think that's strange though? Most businesses close on Sunday…" began Alex.
"The people of this town have grown used to it. Besides…it's really nice outside," said Haruka
Alex sat down and nodded, "Indeed, Lynwin-Mu is certainly becoming a place now. However…"
"Yes?" asked Haruka.
"…I'm worried about the future. As more people come here…h-how are we…?" replied the other boy.
"The gods will take care of it, I know they will. They've been through a lot of tough times as well," said Haruka.
"Maybe…but is it really possible to live in a place of peace? Already, this land connects to several of the islands on the Pacific Ocean…and even Hawaii has..." answered Alex.
Haruka placed a piece of omelet in Alex's mouth to get him started on the food. Although he had to agree with his words, the tsundere didn't want to think about this in the morning.
The other boy ate and swallowed it as he gasped in reply, "…w-wow! It's sweet! I love it!"
Haruka smiled a little and said, "Your words are very realistic, but you need to relax…and eat."
Alex swallowed and blushed, holding Haru's hand to feel the ring, "S-sorry…I just tend to…"
Haruka nodded, linking hands together and said, "I know, you worry a lot because of your life and your duty."
After breakfast, Alex prepared himself to teach his classes as he got his lab coat and other materials with him. He turned to Haruka for a kiss and waved goodbye while hopping on his Hover Bike.
"You be careful now," said Haruka.
"Yeah, you too!" smiled Alex as he waved and turned the bike on and soared his way down the hill to the downtown.
He's right though, thought Haruka, what will happen to this place? Will we have to fight in wars or face protesting? How will we be able to achieve peace if that happens? Ugh, I just hate political responsibilities. I just rather swim all day in free…
Lynwin All University – Pool Session C: Expert Level Class
"Put your mind into the water guys!" shouted Rin as he watched his students swim, "GO! GO! GO!"
He watched as several people preformed the freestyle while a handful of them did butterfly, back and breaststroke as well. Ever since he and Rei got married, Rin decided to help others on learning how to swim in order to help people survive the water in general as well as training others.
However, he knew that his time would be here soon, his dream to participate in the Olympic Race. He had gone through such extensive training and what not but he still managed to squeeze some time in between his job and his family and friends.
I can't wait to see my sexy butterfly soon...he's finally coming home, thought Rin as he smiled to himself.
"Coach Matsuoka," said one of the assistants, "Everything going alright?"
"Of course!" he chuckled after he blinked for a moment and nodded, "How are their times?"
"Some are improving, others may need to take extra practice," said the other assistant, "But it's good overall…so…"
"I see," replied Rin, "Give of a list of those who are struggling and I'll see to set up an extra session."
"Right," answered the assistant.
Rin turned to look at the time and blew his whistle and said, "Alrighty you guys! You did a great job today! Don't forget your bags and materials; last time someone left their goggles and thankfully they were kept safe in the office."
"Okay!" shouted a few students.
"Thank you!" said another student.
Rin smiled and watched them walking to the locker rooms before he went back to his office to check up the data and results from the timings.
He checked on the clock and realized that it was getting late for him. Rin turned to his assistant and said, "Hey would you mind send me the data through email? I have to head out to the lifeguard squad on the Coastline."
"Of course, we'll take care of that, see you later!" replied the assistant.
Rin nodded and grabbed his bag and left, heading out to the coastline for his other job.
Lynwin Nat'l Wildlife Zoo
Nagisa Hazuki walked to the next habitat as he bit his lower lip and hummed a song to himself. He walked over to the tiger while his beloved penguin, Sai wobbled his way around.
"Ah, hello there Lizzy!" said Nagisa, "You doing okay today?"
Sai bounced up and down as the penguin peeped with panic, "Peeeep! Peiiiiiip! Puuuuu!"
"Uh oh," muttered the blonde as he took a closer look on the tiger lying sideways on the ground, looking a bit sadden.
"You got a tummy ache, lizzy-chan?" asked Nagisa as he touched the belly and checked her mouth. He turned to see Maggie walking in.
"Sir! Isn't that a bit dangerous without sedating her?" she asked.
"Nonsense," said the blonde, "You know how much Lizzy loves us; she would never hurt me. Go fetch the medicine we did for Ollie yesterday.
"Yes sir!" she replied and left to go get the mediction.
"Peeep! Puuu!" beeped Sai as the penguin jumped again.
"Sai, I need you to go out for some fresh air," said Nagisa, "I don't want you to get sick either ,'kay?"
Sai nodded and wobbled his way out with a sad peep before heading to the outside.
Angelo walked in and saw Nagisa checking up on the tiger as the blonde muttered something to himself.
"Is everything okay with lizzy?" asked Angelo.
"She has that odd flu just like the orangutans Ollie and Ed got…how strange that it is a multi-species…" said Nagisa.
"Well that's three," he replied, "Maybe we should prepare the antibiotics?"
"Yes, I am not sure though how many animals will be affected but we cannot put them at risk," answered the blonde.
"Understood," said Angelo, "I will go fetch them from the lab."
Nagisa nodded as the other assistant left as he muttered to himself, "I'm going to need some for Sai and Mako-chan's little kitty…better get to it."
He hummed to himself again and blushed a little while he waited for the others to return with the supplies needed for the immunization.
Out in the Seas…
The Suiei Gods drifted around for the last year or so after their human selves got married and began their new lives for the last 5 years. Times have changed and evolved while other things have been kept the same.
Suiei Nanase drifted down through the clouds and saw the others looking at a strange looking cloud in a series of green hues and shades.
"So it's true then?" he asked, "That this is the same cloud we saw last week?"
"Yes…and it's looking gross," sighed Suiei Matsuoka, "I'm going to take it down and dissolve it!"
He took out his sword and readied for his blast when Suiei Ryugazaki rested his hand on Matsuoka's shoulder and said, "That's a terrible idea and you totally know it."
"I for one would love to poke at it but have to acknowledge it would backfire," sighed Suiei Hazuki.
"Dammit," growled Matsuoka, "Then how do we know what to do if something goes on with this thing?!"
"Well Alex and Naigsa are scientists…perhaps we should get them to check it out?" suggested Suiei Tachibana.
"Are we really going to expose them to this?" asked Hazuki.
"As long as we provide them the proper equipment...they can do this. Their clothes can adapt to this...thing," replied Suiei Marotta.
"Well of course," he replied as he raised up his hands and shrugged.
"Then it's been decided," said Nanase, "Oh and Rei is coming back tonight, right?"
"Well at least my Rin will be happy to see his butterfly again," smirked Matsuoka.
Suiei Ryugazaki sighed and face palmed, "All the cheese one liners…"
They all chuckled and vanished into the mists, heading back to the continent.
Lynwin All University
Makoto sat down his in office and was eating his sandwich for lunch. It was at least his breaktime from his teachings but he still had a few things to do before he had to go back. He turned to see his phone vibrating and picked it up to see a text message.
"Oh…it's my honey," he muttered as he read the message:
[Nagisa]: OH HEY MAKO-CHAN! REI-KUN IS COMING BACK TONIGHT SO WE'RE GONNA THROW HIM A PARTY~! BRING BOOZE, KAY? BYE!
"Rei…" chuckled Makoto as he was a little shocked by the caps of the text. He chuckled as he knew that Nagisa was always high spirited.
Biology Lab – Room 3C
Alex walked into the room as he saw his students waiting for him. He had to go make copies for today's lesson and he set the bag down to his chair.
"Good afternoon class," he said, "Today we will start on the lab on viewing all types of cells both cancerous and normal ones. We will observe them in various organs including the brain and the heart."
After he gave them some instructions, the class went right into the lab as he provided them some samples of cardiac cells as well as some neurons and nerve cells.
It was about 20 minutes of relative peace in the class when a student called out, "Marotta-sensei, is this sample here going to be part of the final for the lab?"
Alex walked over to check through the microscope and looked at the cells for a moment. He realized that this set of samples was not in the right place.
"I see the last class didn't put them away properly," he muttered to himself before he answered, "No, not this one. That was for the AP Bio Class. The other ones though are to be used on the practical."
He felt his necklace glowing inside of his shirt so he pardoned his students for a moment while checking to see what sign it was. He realized that his phone was vibrating so he opened it whiel taking a brief step in the hall and read the message.
[Haru-my-honey]: Hey, don't forget to meet me when you are done with the lab. We got some food to bring to Rin's house.
Ah…Rei is finally coming home, thought Alex, I hope his trip went well.
Later in the Afternoon:
Haruka waited outside with the food wrapped up and stored. It was only a couple of hours left before Rei would finally return to this land and reunite with the team.
His phone vibrated and took a look at the message;
[Rin]: Oi, Haru! I left the key at the false rock by our house. Use it to get in, okay? I"ll try to keep my sexy butterfly for a bit until when it's time, kay? See ya later!
He turned to see Alex finally arriving with the car after the teacher returned home to switch out the motor bike for the larger vehicle in order to put the food in the trunk.
"Hey honey," said Alex as they exchanged a brief kiss.
"I was worried you would encounter the traffic," replied Haruka.
"Nah, I made sure to get here soon after lab was done and cleaned up. Anyway, we best get moving," he answered.
The two managed to put the food in the trunk carefully and shut the door once it was filled up. They got into the car and Alex drove through the town, heading in a southern-eastern direction along the shoreline.
The houses were three separate places (for each of the couples) that were all connected to a larger mansion for bigger "things" and festivities. Haruka and Alex's were the most northern ones right next to a waterfall while Rin and Rei's were south-east and Makoto and Nagisa's to the opposite direction, creating a triangle when viewed at an aerial perspective.
Makoto was trying to hurry out of the campus while he rushed to dial Nagisa's phone. After a moment or two, the blonde answered.
"Oi, Nagisa? You're almost here? I'm by the front entrance!" said Makoto.
"Mako-chaaaaaaan, I'm not here honey," replied the blonde.
"NEHHHHH!?" gasped Makoto, "Where are you!?"
"Tee-hee, I'm by the other entrance silly," said Nagisa, "I don't like the traffic by the front gate."
"You're lucky I got my casual clothes on since it is Friday," sighed Makoto as he turned around and rush through the campus to the other side.
Lynwin Sky International Airport
Rin sat down in his car while waiting for Rei to show up. It was only several minutes since he got here but the wait felt like an eternity.
Should I get out so he can see me? Or should I just wait, he thought.
Some of the cars were honking and beeping their horns so Rin pushed the steering wheel as well to blow the horn to annoy at the people back before he got out and locked the car.
I swear I hope there's something good, thought Rin as he felt a change in the atmosphere. It was anytime now before the two butterflies will finally reunite.
Rei finally walked out of the building of the terminal and was looking like a lost puppy at first but the sunlight from the nice skies shined on him with an intense sparkly aura around him as he runs his fingers through his hair and blinks looking around for Rin. Behind him were the bags but even at the sight of his appearance, the inanimate objects blushed.
Rin turned around and his eyes widened as he saw his beloved sexy butterfly standing together like a family as his own body was glowing too by the sunlight with several Sakura petals scattering around. He blushed at Rei's beautiful body and clothes before him and smiled so innocently that he was almost like a child again.
"REIIIII!" shouted Rin as he glomped to him with a hug and spilled tears of joy.
"R-Rin!" gasped Rei as he hugged back and blushed pepper red and said, "I…I miss you."
"And I to you too," smiled Rin as he kissed him briefly and whispered, "Welcome home…sexy butterfly."
Rei blushed more and said, "I…I told you not to say that in public!"
"Geeze, it's not like I said that out loud," sighed Rin with a smirk as he held Rei's hand, "Anyway, let's get going and put your bags in, okay?"
"Mhmm," nodded Rei as he cracked a smile and got the bags with Rin and together, they packed them in the trunk.
"I'll drive so you can relax and look at the sight around," said Rin as he closed the trunk.
"Okay," replied Rei.
"Let's go then," smiled Rin, "I'm so ready to get back home!"
At Rin and Rei's house, the others were already decorating the place with some flowers, the food, drinks/booze, as well as several of the magazines with Rei on the cover and articles about him.
"You guys!" said Makoto, as he felt his necklace glowing and vibrating softly, "Rei is on the way…he's home now and Rin is driving him now!"
"Sounds like we better hustle," said Alex as he turned to Haruka, "We all set now with the food Haru?"
"I…I think so," replied the tsundere, "We got the pizza with all various toppings…salad too…some seafood…"
"Oh and I got the appetizers and some BBQ over there," answered Alex as he pointed to the wrapped foil with the ribs inside.
"I got more booze!" said Nagisa, "As well as ice and other sweet drinks!"
"Oh boy," muttered Alex, "I just hope we make it out of here alive."
"We won't!" smirked the blonde, "We'll be drunk and dead here with our lovelies…"
Makoto felt a bit nervous by the amount of drinks as he said, "Well we are grown ups now but…"
"Buahahahaa!" laughed Nagisa.
Makoto turned with a deadly stare which made Nagisa stop and said, "Eh!? What's the matter Mako-chan?"
The taller man walked over and still made a serious face but suddenly smiled and kissed Nagisa on the cheek, "Oh I know you're only kidding."
"I wasn't though…" said Nagisa.
"Ohhhh but then how will you get to top me then, honey?" asked Makoto.
"Uh you guys, I think they're at the drive way," said Haruka.
"We better hurry then!" replied Alex as he could hear the Oh Johnny, Oh Johnny song in his head.
"I claim the laundry room there!" called Nagisa before shouting back to Makoto, "AND YES I WILL TOP YOU MAKO-CHAN! DAMMIT!"
Makoto giggled as he made his way to a closet to hide while Haruka and Alex switched off the lights and were both hiding behind the couch.
Rin opened the door and walked in with Rei with the bags as he said, "Well then, what should we do? You want to…"
"Uh Rin, why is it a bit dark in…?" began Rei.
"SURPRISEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!" shouted Makoto, Haruka, Alex, and Nagisa as Rin turned on the lights and the four threw confetti on Rin and Rei.
"REI-CHANNN!" shouted Nagisa happily.
Rei stood in shock as he blushed and bit his lower lips and his eyes were beginning to tear up, "E-Everyone…"
"Oh Rei…" said Rin as he hugged behind him as the megane was filled with tears of joy.
"Welcome home Rei!" smiled Alex.
"Congrats on your first year of fashion modeling!" added Makoto.
Haruka even shared a smile as they all hugged together while Rei was still having his moment of feels. He was happy to be at home once more with his loved ones as he sniffed the tears away and smiled in thanks.
As they celebrated, the gang shared their stories as well as listening to Rei's modeling days and his journey through the fashion and media. Nagisa drank quite a bit while Makoto smiled happily and listened to Rei's story.
Alex munched on his homemade bruschetta as he almost spilled a few crumbs after hearing what Rei just said.
"So it's true then?!" gasped Rin, "You're going to Milan?!"
Makoto and Haruka's eyes widened in shock and even Nagisa was a bit stunned by the news while Alex almost swallowed the food the wrong way but managed to keep himself together.
"Wow!" said Alex, "So you're second year of modeling will have events in Milano?"
Rei scratched the back of his head and replied, "Yeah…it's going to be a busy year again for sure….haha!"
"Yeah but still, you're beautiful and amazing! We got a copy of the magazines that you were in!" smirked Rin, "I made sure to order enough copies for each of us!"
The others replied with a blush and a sweatdrop of nervousness as Rin showed off the copies to Rei.
"Thanks Rin," smiled Rei.
Makoto and Nagisa clinged the bottles of beer while Rin took a bite of Alex's bruschetta and Rei taking a slice of pizza as they all chatted and eat together. Haruka was about to try the Mackerel BBQ when Alex's necklace began to glow.
"Huh!?" gasped Rei as his glowed too.
"W-what the?" asked Makoto.
"It's the gods…" said Rin, "Are they back from their travels?"
The vision around them turned misty and moist as the Six Suiei Gods drifted before them as they were all fascinated and happy to see the party as well as Rei back home safely.
"Of course we are!" chuckled Suiei Matsuoka, "Your sexy gods are home!"
"Boy oh boy," smirked Rin, "Someone is taking on the show."
"Home at last!" said Suiei Marotta, "Oh how long has it been…"
"We are relieved to see you back home now, Rei," added Suiei Nanase.
"Yo! Sup'dorks?" smirked Suiei Hazuki.
"Well, I missed all of you very much, feels great to be back," smiled Suiei Ryugazaki while hitting the back of Hazuki's head.
Suiei Marotta walked over to the food and saw the amazing appetizers, main dishes, and even the deserts, "My…I am so amazed by your cooking…Alex…Haruka."
"At least they expanded their food options...sort of..." sighed Suiei Nanase.
"I tried, okay!?" replied Haruka, "It's just that well…some things can't be changed."
Makoto chuckled and even Rei laughed a bit at the conversation, after all, the gods were their other selves as they were linked to their entire existence. They were all like a big family together even though the gods were always traveling to make sure the water level and quality was safe and clean.
"However, what's going on?" asked Alex, "It's been 5 years since that day…"
"Yeah, you guys don't show up unless there's a calamity about to happen, thank you very much," sighed Nagisa.
"Did something happened while you traveled?" asked Rin, ignoring that comment.
"Now, now," said Suiei Nanase, "It's nothing that serious that we discovered. We watched over all of you for your achievements."
"Well there is a mission that needs to be done…but it's nothing that you would call fighting," replied Suiei Tachibana.
"Then what?" asked Makoto.
"Well that's a relief...I've killed enough bitches back in Italy," commented Rin as he smirked about that fight with those bitches.
"What do we need to do?" asked Haruka.
"We need you…Alex," said Suiei Marotta, "And…"
"Wait a sec," replied Suiei Hazuki, "You're gonna send the psycho superman with my Nagisa?!"
"I'm human again, remember?" blushed Alex, "I don't have the bloody eyes nor the tattoo."
"Yeah I thought you got over that by now," said Nagisa as he had a sweat drop of nervousness.
"Just because I said I wouldn't interfere with you and Makoto doesn't mean I don't care about you any less!" answered Suiei Hazuki.
Ignoring the ranting, Nanase continued, "We found a strange looking cloud with a sickly green aura coming off of it...we need you Alex...and you Nagisa to collect a sample if it."
"A sample?" asked Makoto.
"It's out in the ocean though but it will make its way closer here..." began Suiei Matsuoka when he stopped and saw Nagisa off the couch.
"I guess we better get this done as soon as…" began Alex when he didn't see Nagisa sitting nearby. He saw Nagisa already getting his shoes on.
"What?" asked Nagisa, "We got to deal with this!"
"It's also best you wear Biosafety Level 4 Suits," said Suiei Ryugazaki.
"W-what?! is it THAT dangerous?!" gasped Alex.
"Yeah…I mean no! Oh no that it's dangerous!" replied Nagisa.
"I swear to- Alex do me a favor and make sure this idiot wears his suit," sighed Suiei Hazuki as he facepalmed himself.
Alex nodded and replied, "I won't let anyone of us to die because of some stupid cloud."
Earlier in the Day:
Gou and several of her friends as well as Izawa, Serah, and Idamaria joined up and helped the bride to be on a dress...while Mikoshiba went out to deal with some of the financial processing as well as getting some ideas for his suit.
The girls were at a Bridal store as they were already chatting away while the bride to be was testing out some of the dresses.
"Oh my gosh I'm hungry," sighed Gou as she bit her lower lip in distress.
"Gou-chan, keep it together!" said Izawa, "It'll be alrighty! You'll ruin your make up if you bite your lips too!"
"My god you got fatter in the last month," sighed Serah.
"Mom!" snapped Idamaria, shouting from the other side of the room, "Don't tease her like that!"
"Not funny Serah!" agreed Gou.
"Mwuahahahah!" laughed Serah.
"Aaaaand set, voila!" said Izawa as she tied the knot on the dress. She and Gou walked out as Izawa stepped out of the way for the others to see.
"Well doesn't she look charming!" commented Aki.
"Why yes doesn't she look charming," agreed Izawa as she tried to keep herself together. While Izawa was married and what not, she still has some butterflies in her stomach when she sees Nitori ever since their days together. After finding out that Aki was talking to Nitori more and more, she grew a grudge but it wasn't as significant. In fact, she liked to talk to Aki a lot.
Gou twirled herself around and said, "Okay thanks. Oh my gosh…I look like…"
"A princess!" smiled Idamaria, "Oh Miko-chan will kiss and fall in love all over again when he sees you!"
"Or die of a heart attack," said Serah, "It'll be cute either way."
"Moooommmmmmm," said Idamaria, looking a bit annoyed.
The fashionist walked in and said, "Good afternoon ladies. How is everything going so far?"
"Well no disaster!" nodded Iawa.
"Correct. Our princess is sporting her dress properly," said Aki.
"Excellent. Do you want some champagne ladies?" she asked.
"Hell yes!" replied Izawa.
"Anyone else?" asked the fashionist.
"I'll be designated driver," said Serah.
"Alrighty, I'll be right back," replied the lady as she stepped away to gather the drinks.
"Uhhhhh…isn't Idamaria…" began Aki.
"Shhhhh!" hissed Idamaria and Serah.
Meanwhile, Mikoshiba got a chance to try out some suits while he checked on his tablet on the appointments needed to find a party center as well as a location to have the ceremony.
I know she likes that wedding that the others had, thought Mikoshiba, hmmm...maybe we should do it there again?
"Excuse me, sir," said the fashionist, "We got another suit here at your request."
"Alright," he replied as he got up and took the set and changed.
She's always been beautiful and special...like it was only yesterday when she came to Sametsuka, he thought as he remembered that fateful day when she asked to have a joint practice.
He put on the suit after changing and sees himself in the mirror with his nice spiked up red-orange hair and the tie matches perfectly with it. He nodded to himself as he knew that this outfit HAS TO BE the one.
Mikoshiba walked out and said, "I like this one. I'll buy it."
The fashionist turned to see and even some of the wondering eyes of other men were amazed by the sight before them.
"Excellent then," replied the fashionist, "Do you want to buy it and later pick it up or…?"
"Yeah, I'll pick it up when the day is close by," nodded Mikoshiba as he went to go change again and prepaid the suit.
The city of Lynwin-Mu was already in early sunset as Mikoshiba walked around the coastline of the central lake, heading to the park nearby.
"A city on a lake," he muttered, "Surrounded by land which is then surrounded by ocean…how much more fantasy can it get?"
He sat down to relax a little when for a moment he could have swore he saw a green dot to his left. He shook his head and blinked his eyes.
W-what was that, he thought, is it just me or did something looked funny in that cloud?
His phone began to ring; causing him to quickly rush through his pocket. He answered it, "Hello?"
"Honeeeeeeyyyy!" said Gou.
"Oh heeeeey," he replied, "My sweet Gou-kun! How are things going so far for you and the girls?"
"It's going super over here," she answered, "We already finished our shopping hahaha. How about you?"
"Doing fine," he smiled, "I already got our appointment set up for where we can have our party at. I also got a suit but we agreed to not show it till the day, right?"
"Yep!" she answered.
"You managed to find a dress?" he asked.
"Y-yes!" she replied, "I think you'll llove it."
"Well then I hope you like the suit," he answered, "I guess I'll see you soon, okay?"
"Yeah! See you soon baby," said Gou.
"Yep, love you honey," chuckled Mikoshiba as he blew a kiss on the phone.
"Love you too, hehehehe," she replied.
He hung up the call and began to make another phone call to someone…
Nitori Aiichirou sat alone on his porch as his dog Bricki brought back the tennis ball and dropped it by his feet. Nitori smiled and picked it up and readied another toss. He threw it with his strength and said, "Go fetch it girl!"
Bricki barked and rushed after it, running as fast as her legs can go. The dog was a Border Collie and had about 4 years in age and was very energetic and obedient. After a few moments, she returned with the ball as Nitori smiled and chuckled.
"Good girl…oh!" he gasped as his phone was vibrating.
He picked it up and answered, "Hello?"
"Yo!" echoed Mikoshiba on the other line.
"Mik-Mikoshiba! Is something the matter?" asked Nitori.
"Nah, I got the suit and all that," he replied, "How are things going for you? It's been a little while."
"Alright I guess...i was spending some time with Bricki while Aki went out with the girls to help with Kou's dress," said Nitori.
"Yeah I just spoke with her...do you want to stop by later?" asked Mikoshiba.
Nitori blushed and answered, "Y-yeah, I guess. If that's okay with you and Kou-san!"
"Woof! Woof!" barked Bricki.
"Alrighty," said Mikoshiba, "I'll see you in a bit. Take good care of Bricki."
"Right, see you," he answered and hung up the phone.
Lynwin City Park - Evening
"Wh-whaaaaat?!" gasped Nitori as Mikoshiba smiled and turned to see Gou's expression from Nitori's reaction.
Mikoshiba and Gou invited Nitori, Chigusa, Aki and the other girls to stay over while they made plans to have a big picnic for tomorrow to celebrate Rei's return.
"We've already decided," said Mikoshiba.
"Well congrats Nitori," smiled Chigusa, "You got the role of Best Man."
She turned to Gou and said, "I'm sorry for coming here so late, I had to deal with a handful of patients today at the clinic and…"
"It's totally fine sweetie," smiled Gou, "Besides…you're gonna be on the spot as my Maid of Honor."
Chigsua's heart froze in shock as she answered, "Oh….my…GOOOOODDDD!"
She hugged happily to Gou as she couldn't believe what she just heart. Mikoshiba chuckled happily and said, "Now this will be a blast…this wedding!"
Nitori smiled as he knew that it would be a great one too for celebration when he gasped and realized, "Oh isn't the picnic tomorrow?"
"Yeah, pretty sure it is," replied Gou.
"That's right," said Mikoshiba, "Rei was supposed to be home finally."
"Well that's good," said Chigusa as she released the hug and added, "I guess we're going to have more parties soon."
"Yeah, we'll have fun times again," agreed Mikoshiba as he held hands with Gou.
"R-Right…" blushed the bride to be.
~The Temple of the Suiei Gods, Nightfall
The temple rested on one of the highest hills in Lynwin-Mu along with the gigantic Sakura tree that Rei grew to have an obsession with. However, in the recent years, the tree gave out its real name to the megane as "Camelot" based from the stories of King Arthur, Morgan Le Fay, and Merlin.
Sousuke arrived at the temple as he felt a cool breeze sweeping in through.
It's about to begin, Magic Six, he thought as he walked over to the photos of the team of Rin, Haruka, Makoto, and Nagisa as well as the second photo with them and Rei and the final photo with them and Alex.
"It's been 5 years…since this place has become a home," he muttered.
Camelot shed its petals around as it gave Sousuke a sense of spirituality.
"Tree-sama…or Camleot, isnt' that right?" asked Sousuke, "You've been there for them…watching over them."
"I have," replied the tree, "And yes, it has only begun. I'm surprised to when it's been revealed that you knew Rin…does it hurt?"
"I don't let it bother me…it's his own decision," said Sousuke, "We've set our boundary between us…and I know Aki was feeling the same for Haru."
"You already know what happened to them...and that event will change them even further and further," replied Camelot.
"Then I have nothing more to say about this," he answered as he turned to leave and look at the entire city before him, wondering if the future will truly bring happiness.
Next Morning:
It was a bit of fog at the coastline of the ocean as Alex and Nagisa brought over their supplies with help from their friends. However, the operation could not be spoken otherwise beyond themselves until they know for sure what to publish to the audience.
Alex and Nagisa were both wearing their suits along with a handful of other scientists before them as they gathered the materials they would need. The two stared out at the ocean as the fog was thickening itself.
"Ugh you can't even see the skies," sighed Alex.
Nagisa shrugged and replied, "Oh Alex…just where is your sense of horror movie adventure?"
"Might have tossed it out ever since I've been working in the labs," he answered, "That's the price of being a scientist...at least where I am at."
"Sheesh Alex, you need to lighten up at least," smirked Nagisa, "I must admit, I do miss some action."
"But I thought you didn't like to use magic," said Alex.
"Who said I wanted to use that?" replied the blonde, "I only miss action."
Once everything was ready, they got onto the boat and explained the procedures to the collection of the samples before starting to the boat.
"Gather up the tools and be sure that they are not as contaminated!" said Alex.
"Careful with the stuff Maggie," answered Nagisa, "It's radioactive."
"Hazuki-san," she replied, "I'm sure it's not radioactive."
Alex turned to one of his lab assistants, Keisha and said, "Please make sure we have enough vials to put the sample in. We need a bunch in order to take back to the lab for research."
"You got it," she nodded with a blink of her left eye.
"Haaaa, new kid!" teased the blonde, "We're going to need that box."
"I'm not new kid," said Phei as he handed the box over, "It's Phei!"
"He's only teasing you," replied Maggie, before turning to Nagisa and said, "We're ready now!"
The boat finally arrived at least a few miles away from the shoreline where they saw a massive green-looking cloud before them filled with some sort of strange electrical flashes around.
"Woaaaaah!" gasped Nagisa.
"How interesting," said Maggie, "Hazuki-san, what in the fugdity fluff did you get us into?"
"Is it just me or do the waters here lookin a bit rough?" asked Keisha as she could feel the boat rocking a little.
"We will not hesitate," replied Alex, "The operation will begin now."
"Yeah, c'mon guys, we'll treat it like an orca!" giggled Nagisa.
"Ah Hazuki-san, that's not an animal," sighed Phei.
Nagisa chuckled and took out the extended pliers and Alex inserted the vial on the teeth. The blonde turned to the green cloud and made a duck-like face while holding onto the device.
"Just a tad bit more..." he muttered.
The vial finally touched the cloud in which shocked them by surprise as the green-ish vapor condensed into a liquid and flowed into the vial, filling up perfectly.
"Well that looks edible," said Nagisa.
"I heard that, no!" replied Maggie.
Alex watched as Nagisa retracted the device back and put the cap on it to keep the liquid from vaporizing back out.
"Okay that is some weirrrrrrrrd substance," shrugged Keisha.
"We got a lot to do, so let's keep going..." said Alex as he received the next vial from Keisha.
It took about an hour or so when they got to about 24 vials filled up with the strange liquid coming from the cloud. However…
"Number 25 here we go," said Nagisa as he made the duck face again.
The blonde extended the pliers out again to the cloud as they watched with anticipation. As soon as the vial touched, nothing seemed to pour inside.
"Huh?" muttered Nagisa.
"Hazuki-san?" asked Maggie.
Before anyone could react, a flash of lightning struck the vial, shattering it into pieces as Nagisa dropped the pliers to avoid getting shocked.
"NAGISA!" shouted Alex as Keisha gasped while the blonde stood perfectly still.
A dark, female laughter was echoing around them, frightening some of the members.
"Well that's fucking creepy," muttered the blonde.
"No shit sir!" agreed Phei.
"I am not even…" sighed Maggie.
"Alex!" gasped Keisha as she saw the scientist feeling a bit dizzy, "You alright!?"
"L-let's go back, I think we got enough samples to take and to analyze," he replied.
The boat returned to the coastline as the skies were finally clearing up but that mysterious cloud still remained out by the seas. However, strange visions were floating in Alex's mind but he ignored it, knowing that he cannot reveal anything supernatural to his team.
Alex drank a bottle of water to relieve the pressure in his head when he turned to see Nagsia checking up on him.
"You okay?" asked the blonde.
He turned to look at him and said, "Between you and I...not really. But we're scientists...aren't we? We're only allowed to have data that is valid and..."
Nagisa frowned a little and said, "Alex, we take even myths into account silly pants."
He looked away for a moment and nodded and replied, "I...I'm glad we can understand. I kept seeing blood everywhere when we were out at the seas...and it was really disturbing. I know it's not as scientific...but that's what I was seeing...I think something is very wrong here. Like why isn't that cloud even moving...? That's something off to begin with."
"Well a just exploded on my face and we heard a crazy lady laughing, the fact that that cloud isn't moving ain't something off with all this. That shit as I call it…is magic," said Nagisa.
"Well we shouldn't make this conversation go beyond from here…not till we can be completely sure to…" began Alex.
"I'll repeat this," said Nagisa, looking a bit more strickened, "A vial EXPLODED on my face followed by that creepy LAUGH. There, magic is involved! We just need to figure out what that cloud can really do, okay?"
They made their way back to the town and headed downstairs to the Lynwin University Laboratory where various tests were made. After a bit of an argument, Keisha suggested to have Nagisa to try it on some of the animals to see.
"Now I'd say for science on that one girl with the K name, but Maggie…" began Nagisa.
"You know for once, I'm going to turn around and ignore you're being a sadist Hazuki-san…" replied Maggie.
"I'll help in case the animals get sick or something," said Phei.
"FOR SCIENCE!" answered Nagisa.
"We can't make progress if we cannot achieve something...as much as it hurts...we even had humans die for science as well," sighed Alex.
"Oh Alex stop being dramatic," replied Nagisa, "Anyway. Phei, give this to Jinnie and Habel, they were being mean. I'll... try this on Lizzy and Ollie."
After assembling the shots, Nagisa injected the vial into Lizzy and then to Ollie. It was all in a matter of time to see what would happen. Lizzy blinked her eyes and make a low growl and yawned while Ollie was starting to lie down and keeping its head away.
Alex's eyes widened in shock as he saw Lizzy getting back on her feet, allowing Nagisa to cry with joy as the blonde hugged the tiger.
"Lizzy-chan!" smiled Nagisa.
"Hmmmm, now this is something unique," said Keisha.
"What the…?" began Maggie, stunned by the miracle, "Fuck?"
"Mind your language Maggie. Lizzy could hear you," said Nagisa as he brushed his hand across her belly, "I'm so happy you're okay!"
Keisha walked over to see Ollie not looking to well as she said, "Looks like our friend here isn't doing much better."
"Uhhh what the hell?" replied Maggie, "Both of them were equally sick so how…?"
Phei gasped and bust into the room, "YOU GUYS!"
"What's going on?" asked Keisha as she stepped out to hear a strange growling.
"Wait, Keisha…" began Alex when he heard her screaming.
"SHIT!" gasped Nagisa as he felt a strange sense in the air.
"Hell no!" cried Maggie, "What the fuck is going on!?"
They rushed out to the other room where they saw a strange looking monster being morphed and twisted from the bears.
"Uh Alex…" said Nagisa, "This has to be more than just science! W-what is that thing!?"
The newly mutated monster smashed through the glass wall with its horrifying wings and claws at the ready. Its face was long and twisted with red, bloody eyes and growled like a lion and bear together.
Alex's eyes glowed neon yellow as the monster finally broke through the glass and stared at the group before them. Keisha already fainted at the sight of the monsters while the others fled the area, leaving Nagisa and Alex to face off.
"I guess we got no choice left," said Alex as he summoned his Dragon Kopis Sword, "I may not be a monster anymore...but I know one when I can see it!"
"Hell yeah, ready for action!" smirked Nagisa as his eyes glowed hot pink.
"Just like the good ol'days, eh?" asked Alex as he narrowly dodged the attack of the monster.
"Hahaha! Yes!" agreed the blonde as pink like whips start swirling around his body with the Suiei magic at the ready.
Their clothes transformed into their Arabian forms as the monster screeched towards them.
"DRAGON SEA KING!" chanted Alex as he unleashed a mega blast of water, throwing the beast towards Nagisa.
"I call upon thee waters of the Pacific, Frozen dagger blast!" chanted Nagisa as he unleashed frozen daggers to stab the monster down. Alex sliced it in half, casuing blood to explode around.
"Oh what a mess here," sighed Alex as he snapped his fingers to unleash his cleaning spell to wash away the blood while preserving the specimen.
"YEAH!" nodded Nagisa, "Oh wait..what did we really do there?"
"I have no idea...but this is something the gods need to know. We better get back to our normal faces before they see our true nature," replied Alex as he turned off the glowing eyes.
However, neither of them knew that one of them was being watched by this mess while Keisha just woke up to see them standing before the gigantic specimen that she saw earlier.
"Hey there K girl," said Nagisa.
"What in god's name just happen' here, bro?" asked Keisha before realizing she was talking casually. She quickly cleared her throat and blushed.
"Did you just…oh nevermind. Alex you really got some weird subordinates," said Nagisa.
"I think we're all weird in our own ways," he replied.
Keisha got back up on her feet and said, "Will this be kept for the study?"
"Is she a genius?" asked Nagisa.
"She's horrified on the sight, okay?" sighed Alex, getting a little annoyed.
"Alright, alright, I was only kidding," said Nagisa.
Out in the city, Sergi finally arrived in the town as he got his bags in his hands. He kept an address of where his brother and Haruka lived but wondered if it was even okay to move out there as how it was planned.
He took out his phone to call him but there was no answer.
"As I thought, he's busy at work," he muttered.
He grabbed his bags and tried to get a taxi's attention but none of them reached out to him.
"Ugh, it's worse here than in Clevleand," he sighed.
Sergi began to walk to the streets but tripped over a curb and his bags fell. He quickly scrambled the stuff back when a young man arrived and helped him with his belongings.
"Oh thanks so much," said Sergi when he looked up and stopped as his eyes widened in shock.
"You must be his brother…aren't you?" asked the young man.
Sergi wasn't looking at the man's face with the aquamarine eyes and the black-ish like hair but was fixated by the badge that he wore…he saw it before back when he was hiding in Phoenix with Sandro at the…
"Y-you…" said Sergi, "Why do you have that Terran Nost badge?!"
~Interlude 1 END~
~Episode 2 PV~
Alex: So this girl, is she in love with you?
Rei: No, she can't be! I never thought of her like that…I wouldn't break our promise either!
Deana: I am forever yours Rei…I won't forgive you if you try to date someone else! Especially with that monster!
Rei: Don't you dare call him a monster!
Haruka: I can't stand this drama…why don't we go somewhere with water?
Makoto: Rei has to fix up this situation before things get worse.
Nagisa: Rin-chan! Let's go play some volleyball!
Rin: Next time, Free! Memories in Drama! What the hell is her problem with Rei?
DUE TO MY UPCOMING VACATION OF ITALY: (June 21 - approx. July 9)
The Remaining Chapters and Interludes will not be out till around mid-JULY!
I will continue the storyline when I get back from my vacation and I hope to watch Season 2 of Free! during my trip (if I get wifi)