Aki started wrapping up their discussion and everyone stood up. One by one, they left the building which they believed was a well hidden secret. However, shouts of surprise from the soldiers outside drew those who were still inside out faster.

Altair.

She was hovering in mid-air. She'd found them. How had she found this place? Aki had reassured them it was not known about to those lower than her in rank.

But it seemed Altair, or the Military Uniform Princess, had her own ways of finding out information and would not divulge those any time soon. They were trapped.

Trapped between a rock and a hard place, particularly so when everyone realized Altair had focused her gaze on Takashi. Her stare was quite predatory, so the soldiers hustled around the Creator of Selesia in order to protect him.

But even the added protection didn't do much. Altair swooped down and grabbed Takashi with one hand, before taking to the skies again. Ayano cried out to her best friend, but Altair was out of earshot in seconds.

Disorganized and guilty that they'd let one of the Creators be taken by their enemy, the army turned to Aki for her guidance. Likewise, Aki was caught off guard, but she recovered her composure quicker than the men working under her. She hurried back into the building to discuss what had happened with the other officials. Needless to say, they weren't impressed, but they understood the importance of retrieving a very vital person.


Elsewhere, hidden underground, Altair had Takashi bound with rope. His hands and feet were also tied. She was rambling on about world conquest, but Takashi was growing tired of listening to it. He didn't dare say that, though. He didn't want to be killed before he could escape this place.

"Do you know why I singled you out?" Altair suddenly turned and threw a question in Takashi's face.

He didn't know, nor did he want to know. But he had a feeling his captor was going to tell him anyway, whether he wanted her to or not. Takashi sighed silently.

Altair continued, not caring about her victim's feelings. "I targeted you because you're the Creator of that red-haired princess."

With a start, Takashi realized she meant Selesia. Had they fought prior to him being introduced to Selesia, Meteora and Yuya? It seemed liked it and it'd explain the bitter feelings.