Author: I suppose the last chapter has something to do with me. But I just can't help but write it because it seemed fit to be in there! That was part one, Vice's past, hold on to your seats because this is Tea's turn to have her past catch up to her. Scary to have your past catch up to you isn't it?

Blitz12: Haha! I just had to put that Subaru part in! It just popped into my head while I was editing the chapter. And yes, the last paragraph does seem very real. Thank You!

Tea woke up the next day at 6 am, wondering if the day would turn out different from the day before. Last night was just a nightmare. She got off her bed and went to her wardrobe to get another set of uniform out and a towel. Before heading to the shower, she looked at herself in the mirror and noticed her messy hair. She remembered about yesterday's little 'incident'. She shook her head and closed the wardrobe and hit the showers.

One hour later, Tea was done with showering and putting her uniform on. She was drying her hair when she thought about the uniform. "I wonder when they'll change the rule about wearing of the uniform during work. I'm getting sick of this even if it's just my second day wearing this. It's damn troublesome!" she spoke to herself.

When she went to the living room, she noticed that her residential phone had a message. I wonder who it's from. She went towards it and pressed the 'read message' button and she sat down on the sofa with her legs curled under her.

Beep! Hi, Tea. Vice here. By the time you get the message I suppose it's already the next morning. I just called to say I'm sorry about the canteen incident. I didn't mean to leave you hanging like that. To make it up to you, why not I treat you to dinner? And if you're wondering where I got your number, it's from the database, so I know where you live as well. If you accept my offer, just approach me and tell me. Beep!

Tea was startled. He actually called to apologize to me and even wants to make it up to me? Wow. Okay. Well, I suppose he's just being friendly. She stood up from the sofa and made her way to the kitchen to grab milk and cereal. Well, I'm running out of groceries. I should go grocery shopping. Maybe this Saturday.

One hour later

Tea reached the office just in time. She was nearly late due to the traffic jam at the expressway. Note to self, do not get out of the house at 7.45. Leave at 7.15 to avoid traffic congestion.

While heading to her cubicle, she chanced upon Vice. Rather bumped into him. She looked up to see a very amused Vice.

"Why is it that I always have to bump into you? Why can't it be the wall?" she said rubbing her head.

"How should I know. Maybe you just like bumping into me because my body feels nice." Vice replied.

Tea then gave him a very plastic smile. Then she remembered about his offer to dinner. "Eto, Vice-san. About dinner…"

This caught Vice's attention.

"Well, I accept. Just as long as it's not some fancy and expensive place." She said.

Vice chuckled and shook his head. "Okay, it won't be. Anyway, we have a new recruit today. From the academy like you."

"Really? Who?" Tea asked. I wonder if it's one of my close friends.

"Hey, Damien! Show yourself!" Vice exclaimed.

At the name, Tea stiffened. No! It can't be! It can't be!

Then, Damien stood up. Looking at Vice and then to Tea. He smiled and said, "Hey Tea. Long time no see."

Tea's face drained of all colour and she began to sweat. She wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Too surprised to say anything I suppose," mused Damien with an evil smirk.

Vice was shocked to see Tea in a very fear stricken pose. Suddenly, Tea grabbed Vice's hand and led him as quickly as possible outside of the office. Once outside and out of sight from prying eyes, she slammed Vice to the wall and grabbed his collar.

"What is he doing here!" she demanded, in a mixture of fear and anger.

"Tea, what's going on?" Vice asked trying to pry Tea's hands off his collar. His efforts were in vain because she just wouldn't let go.

"What is he doing here!" she demanded again. This time tears were in her eyes, threatening to fall anytime.

Vice saw fear in her eyes. This is the first time he saw right through her and it's quite scary. "He did something to you, didn't he?" Vice asked slowly.

Tea's grip on his collar loosened and it slid down to his abdomen. Her head was down. Then, slowly, she rested her head on his chest and cried, nodding her head. Vice was appalled. What did Damien do to her?

Vice then put his arms around Tea and rubbed her back slowly, trying to calm her down. It seemed to have worked, so he continued rubbing her back slowly until she stopped crying altogether. He then asked, "What did he do to you?"

Tea's head was still on his chest but she refused to pull away. She spoke into his chest. "He, he was my boyfriend. He forced himself on me when I told him no so many times. He was too strong for me. I couldn't fight him off. He…he… he took my innocence away that night, two years ago."

Vice was appalled at what he heard. "Tea, its okay. I'm here. I'll always be here for you. I promise." He hugged her tightly. He suddenly felt as if it was his duty to protect her from harm.

Tea felt safe in his arms. She never felt like this in a very long time. Both of them stayed in that position for a little while longer before heading back to the office, hand in hand. They didn't notice they were walking hand in hand until Subaru came up to them and asked, "Are you two an item already?"

Tea and Vice quickly let go of each others hands and shook their heads vigorously while saying 'no'. Then, Damien chipped in, "How can they be together when Tea is mine?"

"What?" asked Subaru.

"You heard me. Tea's mine. In so many ways." He said sinisterly.

"Look, Damien, whatever it is, just stay away from her okay. She's not yours and will never be yours." Vice stood up for Tea.

"Really? After what happened two years ago, I think she's rightfully mine."

"The way I see it, you only used her. You're not a man. You're a coward." It took a lot out of him to not hit him then and there. With that, he led Tea and Subaru away from Damien.

"Vice, what's going on?" asked Subaru.

"I'll explain to you later." He looked at Tea. She was hugging herself. She was about to cry.

"What?! Tea, why didn't you report him in?" Subaru asked, slightly shaking her.

"I was afraid. I was naïve." She explained.

"Subaru, we can't change the past. We can only change what's here in the present." Vice said.

"Vice-san!" called Caro, running in to the lounge room with Erio following close behind.

Vice looked towards the door. "Caro, what's up?"

"Well, I think we may have found out when the blast might happen."

"Yeah. And let me tell you, it won't be pretty." Added Erio.

"The blast will happen on either the 2nd, 13th or the 20th of December at 0800 hours."

"That is, about 4 months from now. That's a long time." Said Hayate. "Why take so long?"

"Maybe, this is going to be the final blast that could happen. I suppose, whoever the person is, he's building a bigger and better bomb. Two of them i might add. The gas and water purification plants, should they be bombed, is enough to take out the entire city. Those two places are the key to the city's destruction." Answered Erio.

"Vice, what do you make of this?" asked Nanoha.

Vice shook his head. "I don't know what to make of this. The dates might have a significant meaning. But for now, it doesn't make any sense."

"Tea, how about you?" asked Fate.

Tea was deep in thought. She didn't hear Fate calling out her name. There's something about the dates that just seemed familiar.

"Tea, what do you make of this?" Fate asked again.

Tea snapped out of her trance. "I'm sorry Ma'am. Well, the dates all seems so familiar to me. I just can't put my finger on it."

"Of course the dates are familiar to you, Tea." Damien interjected. "Can't you remember? 2nd December, four years ago, you were admitted into the academy. 13th is when you lost your parents. And the 20th is when you lost your brother."

Tea took a while to process what Damien just said. He's right.

"He's right." Said Tea.

"So this person who is bombing places knows you?" asked Hayate.

"I don't know. They never got to catch the killer of my parents and brother. Besides, my relatives are not anywhere near here. They're in another country." She explained.

"Well, for now, let us just leave it as it is. We have to be ready for December." Said Hayate.

"By the way, starting from tomorrow, all of you don't need to wear this uniform anymore. You can come in casual clothing. But please do bring along your identification pass alright?" added Nanoha.

"Have a nice day all."

The day then went on with planning on what to do when the day comes. They ended work at 5 pm that day because the commissioners had to go on a conference and as long as they are not in the building, no one is allowed in. Tea was packing her things to get ready to go home when Vice popped by.

"Hey." He greeted.

"Hey." Tea returned the greeting.

"So, is dinner still on tonight?"

She pondered at it for a while. She then looked at Vice to see him staring at her, his eyes full of hope that she will still go. She sighed. "Okay. It'll still be on."

"Great. Pick you up at 7?" he asked.

"Okay. 7. Don't be late."

"I won't." He was about to leave when he saw Damien staring at them.

"You know, what? Why not I send you home. It's not safe." Vice told Tea.

She then looked over his shoulder. She knew right away what he meant. "Okay."

"Thanks Vice. And are you sure we're not followed.?" She asked once she got out of his car.

"Trust me. If we're followed, I would know right away." He answered. "Anyway, 7, right?"

Tea nodded her head. Vice nodded back and drove off, leaving Tea to get ready. She had and hour and a half anyway.

Author: I can't help but say it again... I wish Vice was real! I just love how i made Vice character so protective of Tea! Its just so wonderful! Review please and thank you!