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Chapter Six

Conspiracy

003 walked into the large dinner room where all the Cyborgs were seated. The three kids were near the far end and she immediately saw four empty seats at the end. When Aura caught sight of 003 she waved her over and pointed to the seat next to her.

003 made her way timidly over to sit next to the savage little girl. Aura had her completely blocked off from the others. It was so perfect it was almost like she'd arranged this ahead of time.

She had set it up so that the six men were at one end of the table, three on either side. Then Kohaku and Tsukasa sat across from each other with Aura next to Tsukasa and 003 next to her. They were two seats across from Aura and 003, probably for Elli and Edward. Then the seat at the end of the table was obviously for Joe.

She sat in silence listening to Tsukasa, Kohaku and Aura complain about the new lead's singing voice. "It's too high! She sounds like a parrot," Muttered Tsukasa whose headphones now hung around his neck.

"I actually like it. It fits the role of Sophie," Said Kohaku, his voice low and gravely.

Aura shrugged, "I don't really mind Jamie's voice but all she does is strut around. There's no rhythm to her movements."

Just then someone rang the doorbell three times in a row.

"Edward's here!" squealed Aura jumping up causing the chair's legs to scrape the marble floor. It was suddenly silent except for the soft sounds of the music still coming from Tsukasa's headphones.

003 looked over at her comrades pleadingly but they were totally oblivious.

Joe came into the room followed by a procession of plates. He sat at the head seat and flashed a huge smile 003's way.

Aura came back followed by Elli in a long black evening gown that gave her the appearance of a vampire somehow.

"Where's Edward?" Joe asked as Elli sat next to Kohaku ruffling his hair in a motherly fashion.

"Elli…? I love you," Kohaku said pathetically giving her puppy dog eyes as she ignored Joe's question.

"What do you want now?" Elli asked raising an eyebrow. She'd probably gone through this routine many times over.

"Come on! Just because I say I-" Kohaku started but Joe interjected,

"Elli Lyn Seasons, Where Is Edward?"

Elli giggled, "Poor Joey…he seeks compassion from his best friend's fiancé."

"What?" Yelled Aura as her eyes widening "Oh my GOD! Aunt El! When?" No one noticed as 007 looked down sadly.

'She was way too young…' He thought keeping on a surprised/happy-for-you face.

Elli laughed, "Just now."

"I-I have to call Ciere and Lacy…and…and-" Aura said but Joe cleared his throat authoritatively.

"Aura, you can tell the whole world after dinner. Now, where is the unlucky groom to be?" Said Joe as Aura sat down now sulking. Elli stuck her tongue out and crossed her arms childishly but doing it to show off the wedding band.

"I'm right here," Said a soft, low melodious voice. "Sorry I was late; Elli had forgotten her adorable hair clip," Edward said as he made his way down the table to the last empty seat and handing Elli a large bejeweled clip in the fashion of a bunny.

Edward was beyond gorgeous, just what you would think a lady like Elli would have as a fiancé. His golden hair was mussed slightly and artistically to get that just-out-bed look. His light green eyes were hazy and lidded romantically. He leaned over and kissed Elli lightly. They both looked too young to be almost 30 and 31…they looked 18 and 19.

"I didn't forget it, I left it purposely…" Elli muttered low enough for 003 to hear and also somehow Edward and the three kids since they all chuckled…

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After that little show everyone dug into the food. It was wonderful, even 006 was impressed. During the dinner the dining room was filled with pleasant discussion. They didn't even go over ideas for the wedding, Joe forbade it, said they should talk when they weren't eating.

Elli and 003 had a conversation going and Aura acted interested in what they were saying.

"So you took ballet in France?" Asked Elli, 003 nodded.

"Well, that must have been exciting, living in such a beautiful place. I mean, Dublin was gorgeous, but France…" Elli said dreamily.

"You lived in Dublin…Ireland?" Asked 003. Elli grinned softly.

"'Till I was 8. I still go back to it sometimes in the Summer and Winter to see my brother…maybe I should get married there…" She trailed off as Joe broke away from his discussion with Edward to glare pointedly at Elli and clear his throat. Elli glared back and went back to 003.

"You know, Elli once took us there…" Chimed in Aura pleasantly. 003 jumped when he felt a warm hand on her forearm.

"Hey, what happened to your wrist?" Joe asked his ruby eyes full of concern. 003 looked down at the wrap and noticed it had slipped revealing a bit of the welt.

003 thought up a lie very quickly, "I burnt myself cooking with 006." Catching sight of Aura out of the corner of her eye. Joe followed her gaze and sighed.

"Come on; let's get that properly cleaned up." He stood up and indicated for 003 to follow him. They made their way out of the room unnoticed by anyone except his kids.

In the hall Joe turned and faced her. "I know there's a cat fight going on here. Between you and Aura?" Joe asked scrutinizing her. 003 looked down, unable to face him.

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I'm done, and I'm tied, plus I have a test to study for. I'll do the respective of answering reviews later. Bye!