Previously, on Magical Lyrical Nanoha FATE...
"Nothing like a good finishing move to get you going, right Zero Edge?"
"The TSAB Infirmary is surrounded by Warlocks and I have heard a report from one of my crew that almost everyone from inside has escaped."
"I am called Swordheart Ironfist the 2nd, Master of the Shadow Golems and general of Zealot's army. I am here to capture you, Fate Testarossa Harlaown, otherwise known as Project FATE, as your blood is needed to awaken the Tri-GOD."
"You're finally here…the man responsible for my years of pain and anguish!" Swordheart grinned. "ALEXANDER LYONEID!"
"Under TSAB command, Alexander Lyoneid, you are under arrest for violating the Inter-dimensional Teleportation Treaty."
Part 6 - The Tri-GOD
Swordheart Ironfist the 2nd was thrown into a huge stone wall, coughing up blood as he kneeled before Mistral and Teskelon, who was filled with bandages all over his body. "You have failed me miserably, oh soo miserably Swordheart Ironfist! Because of your failure, Project FATE is still out there and the Demon Blade still lives! That wretched, wretched man still protects her!" a chilling shriek erupted as a figure cloaked in red grabbed Swordheart by the throat.
"M…Master…p…please…forgive me!" Swordheart choked. "I…I only…wish to kill…the Destroyer for you!" he stammered as he struggled to breathe. The cloaked figure continued to bury his claws on the poor swordsman's throat when a hand appeared on the cloaked figure's claws. "Do not kill him yet, my love. We still have use for him, believe me." A soothing voice said. Mistral and Teskelon bowed down as a gorgeous woman with silver hair appeared beside the cloaked figure. "Zealot, you should calm down; otherwise, you might kill all of your subjects because of your deep anger. Everyone makes mistakes, so give this swordsman another chance." The woman smiled. Zealot let go of Swordheart immediately as if he was on a trance. The swordsman gasped for air as he kneeled on all fours on the ground.
"Teskelon! You said that Janus and Vincent Lyoneid are also in Mid-Childa, am I correct?" the silver-haired woman asked. "Yes, Lady Brunhild. The Lyoneid brothers are here in Mid-Childa as well and EDEX is in contact with TSAB already. However, I have received information that the Destroyer, Alexander Lyoneid, has been captured by TSAB." The clown smiled. Swordheart's eyes shot up as he immediately stood up. "Then let me infiltrate the TSAB headquarters. I will kill him and make up for my mistakes, Master Zealot!" Swordheart bowed before Zealot and Brunhild. The cloaked figure turned his back from the swordsman. "No! I will have Mistral spy the command center first. I will not have your personal grudges affect our glorious mission! Begone from my face until I call upon you again!" Zealot hissed. Brunhild looked at the swordsman silently as she followed Zealot, leaving Swordheart biting his lip in anger.
TSAB COMMAND BASE, Mid-Childa
"What is it now?" TSAB Admiral Chrono Harlaown moaned as he walked in the hallway towards his office together with Leti Lowran, ex-Admiral of the TSAB. "I have a bunch of office work to do today and Hayate interrupts me from it all. What could possibly be important about this?" he grumbled as he opened the door. He stopped when he saw Hayate, Nanoha, Fate, Yuuno, his mother, Lindy, together with three male and one female guest. "Ah, Leti. It's so nice to see you." Lindy smiled.
"Lindy? Here I thought I'd never see you here in Mid-Childa." Leti said as she went near the woman. Chrono walked past them and sat in his desk. "Good morning Admiral. What's with the long face?" Hayate asked cheerfully as she sat on a chair. Fate and Nanoha shook their heads as they knew that Hayate had a knack for annoying Chrono.
"I don't have time to play games with you, Commander Yagami. What do you want?" Chrono asked. Hayate stood up and smiled. "Well, we have someone here who violated the TSAB Inter-dimensional Teleportation Treaty and since you uphold the right of high justice here, it would be fitting for you to deal with this case." The brunette said. Chrono massaged his temples in annoyance. "Alright, alright. Who is it?" he asked while drinking coffee from his mug. Hayate looked from behind and nodded. Vincent and Janus pushed Al forward; the one eyed man was handcuffed and bound with white, glowing chains. "Greetings, Admiral Chrono Harlaown of TSAB. My name is Grandeur Le Fleur, Inter-dimensional Relations Commander of EDEX." Grandeur said with a smile. Chrono suddenly choked as he looked at the middle-aged woman in shock.
"What's wrong Onii-chan?" Fate asked. "Do you know her?"
"N…No, I don't know her." Chrono immediately answered. "What can I do for you?"
"You seem to have stumbled into our official records three days ago, Admiral Harlaown. Now those records are under TSAB-EDEX property; that should not have been a problem, since you are an Admiral, however, you seem to have hacked into the Salvation Council System. That vault is reserved for High Council eyes only." Grandeur said. "Therefore, you have committed a serious offense against EDEX-TSAB regulations."
"Wait just a damn minute!" Chrono said as he stood up. "What evidence do you have that point me as the one who hacked into your system?" he exclaimed. Hayate took out a device and then pressed a button on it; the hologram monitor showed Chrono and Leti Lowran using the computer. "This was taken by one of the security cameras around here. Evidently, this is the High Council System Archives. Why would you use a computer at exactly 1 in the morning?" the brunette asked. Chrono went pale in embarrassment as he sat down while Lindy gave Leti a shocked expression. "W…What? I tried to stop him!" Leti defended herself.
"Uh, hey…don't mind me. Weren't you going to judge me? I'm waiting…" Al asked in sarcasm. Fate looked at him in amusement while Chrono looked at him angrily. "Fine! I did hack into your precious system, but the only thing I got was a bunch of broken files and a system that does not even work! I did it in order to get the clues I needed about the mysterious energy readings that our areas have been getting for the past months. And what does EDEX stand for anyway? The last file said that EDEX was annihilated." The admiral said. "What? You're going to arrest me?"
"Not exactly." Grandeur said. "I'm here to make an arrangement with you." She smiled as she pushed Al to kneel down, which the latter did, grumbling. "My nephew here has committed a grave offense; he travelled here to Mid-Childa with the use of a teleportation device without any approval from TSAB. According to your regulations, the punishment for such a crime is cryo-imprisonment, but I offer a better solution."
"And what would that solution be?" Chrono asked while raising an eyebrow. Grandeur lit up a cigarette and puffed out the smoke. "EDEX or Earth's Defense against Extraterrestrials have fought the Warlocks since the Tri-GOD was created and right now, we are far too weak because of…several implications. We need the assistance of the TSAB. What I propose is this; form a coalition with us and we will deal with the Warlocks together. Agree and we will overlook your offense."
Chrono stared at her and he began to laugh. "I'm sorry but TSAB does not meddle in the affairs of Non-Administrated Worlds, especially 97, which is Earth. Besides, these things…these Warlocks can be defeated without your help. And I do not have any record or any idea of what this Tri-GOD is…" He said.
Al looked at Chrono. "Coming from the man who hacked into our system, you seem to have a small brain and a big ego." He sneered. Grandeur instantly silenced him with a kick in the head.
"Admiral, if I may speak…" Janus said all of a sudden. "These Warlocks live for one purpose only; to consume magic. Mid-Childa is the perfect place for them to thrive in. I wish to show you something that I have discovered three days ago…" the brown-haired boy said as he took out a small box. The box opened and it showed a hologram of a dark and murky place filled with Warlocks! Chrono, Fate, and Leti were all shocked with what they saw! "What…what is that place?" Chrono asked.
"This was taken underground of the TSAB Command Post in Alzas, five days before it exploded and was consumed by the Warlocks. These creatures get their energy from underneath the ground, where a potential magic source is most abundant. You cannot deny the fact that my brother here, Alexander, have saved your mages from these Warlocks twice and if he did not, then they may have already been killed, especially your little sister." Janus said as he looked at Fate. Chrono was silent for awhile as he looked at the hologram. He then looked at Fate. "Is it true Fate? That this guy saved you twice already?" he asked the blond mage.
Fate nodded. "Yes. It is true." She replied as she looked at Al. The admiral stood up and turned his back from all of them. "The damage that Mid-Childa endured during the attack hours ago could have proven fatal if it wasn't for the intervention of EDEX." Hayate finally said. "It would indeed be beneficial for us to collaborate with them."
Chrono sighed. "I don't exactly have much of a choice here. It seems you know something that I don't, Commander Yagami." He muttered. Hayate just smiled. "Let's just say that I was in the right place and at the right time. Besides, I did not become Commander of the Riot Force Six back then if I didn't have the smarts to back it up." She said confidently. Nanoha and Fate giggled while Chrono just shook his head.
"However, we are also going to have to decide on what to do with our prisoner here, since he is a member of EDEX as well. What is your name?" he asked Al.
Al looked at him with cold eyes. "My name is Alexander Lyoneid, Commander…of the Earth Defense against Extraterrestrials or EDEX, at your service, Admiral Chrono Harlaown!" he smiled sarcastically. Fate and Chrono were too shocked to speak as they looked at him in awe. "Don't be so surprised, Fate Harlaown." Vincent said as he smiled at the blond girl. "How did you think he was able to get through Mid-Childa all on his own? However, since Lady Grandeur is the Inter-Dimensional Officer, we were able to track him down here." He grinned. Fate was in deep thought as she looked at Al, who remained silent.
"Well, what are we going to do now?" Chrono asked. "The leader of EDEX is currently the prisoner of TSAB. This is a strange turn of events indeed." He said as he crossed his arms. As the rest of them were talking, Yuuno went near Nanoha. "I don't know about you, but I somehow feel bad for Janus-san and Vincent-san's big brother." He said as he arranged his glasses.
"I know Yuuno-kun; he just wanted to protect Fate-chan but…" Nanoha said as she remembered everything that Grandeur told them in the heli-carrier.
FLASHBACK – 2 hours ago, the Helix
"The Tri-GOD is considered the greatest creation of both EDEX and TSAB." Grandeur began as she puffed some smoke from her cigarette. "Imagine a system where the three greatest aspects of the universe were rolled into one system for the benefit of mankind. The Tri-God consisted of the Preserve System, the Life System and the Eradication System. Each system co-existed with each other. The Life System is responsible for the creation of a new universe or a new planet. The Preserve System was made to establish the flow of life within the newly created planet while the Eradication System was responsible for recycling the stage all over again. The Tri-GOD was what every man has wanted to be; the ability to create, preserve and destroy life." The middle-aged woman said as she looked outside the window of the heli-carrier.
"N…No way…" Hayate blinked. "EDEX and TSAB created a system like that? I…I had no idea…" she stammered. Nanoha and Yuuno said nothing as Grandeur continued. "The greatest mind of EDEX, Professor Hestelle Zecherov, was not alone in the creation of the Tri-God system. He had help from the TSAB High Council, back when they were still in their physical forms. They wanted to create new planets…no, a new universe where men can live in peace and harmony in a utopia and they did manage to create a new world as an experimental stage. That world is Non-Administrated World #50. However, something happened that ended the peaceful existence of that planet. "She sighed as she took out the cigarette from her mouth and then looked at it.
"A slight miscalculation triggered the Negative Effect on the Tri-GOD's Eradication System. Now, the Negative Effect is just like this cigarette. Use it and it is disintegrated. In order for a human being to enjoy smoking, he or she buys another stick of cigarette. But it isn't that simple for the Tri-GOD; it is considered the "perfect" deity…a god that is capable of thinking on its own. Eventually, the Tri-GOD somehow thought that the world it has made is far too "imperfect" for its own judgment. And with that kind of mentality, the Eradication System began to grow and consume magical energy until it overshadowed the other two systems. That is the Negative Effect…"
Hayate had a troubled look on her face. "Wait, what do you mean? That the "system" made decisions of its own? How could you create something as dangerous as that?" the brunette exclaimed. Grandeur gave her a cold glare that silenced Hayate instantly. "Dangerous? How about the Lost Logia? The Jewel Seeds? The TSAB Devices that you, Nanoha and everyone else in Mid-Childa has knowledge of? Sentient beings, whether humans, aliens, or artificial intelligence, are always embroiled in a bitter conflict between perfection and imperfection. Even the perfect Tri-GOD was not spared of such a problem. Because of the Negative Effect, the Eradication System went berserk and it started swallowing the other two systems until the very first Warlock was born." Grandeur continued as she threw away her cigarette.
"What happened then?" Yuuno asked. Nanoha had placed a blanket for both Einhart and Vivio as the two girls slept quietly. Grandeur stood up. "The TSAB and EDEX started a campaign to stop the Tri-GOD from completely destroying Non-Administrated World #50, which was completely in vain as the tainted program started reproducing copies of itself. Professor Zecherov was blamed for everything that was happening while the TSAB High Council washed their hands clean from the project. He was incarcerated and was demanded to start working on a project that would completely stop the tainted Tri-GOD from destroying the planet. Of course, the professor blamed himself for the single miscalculation that would completely destroy the perfect planet, so he began working on another experiment. This time, he got help…from some illegal mages of the TSAB."
"Illegal…mages?" Hayate stammered. Grandeur nodded. "Professor Zecherov made a deal with both Precia Testarossa and Jail Scaglietti that if they gave him information with regards to their work, he would share them the secret of the Tri-GOD's power. Precia Testarossa agreed but Jail Scaglietti did not as the man was mad with ambition. However, Precia managed to give Zecherov a blueprint she stole from Scaglietti's earliest work; The Cyborg Emperor Project. By the time Precia Testarossa had already contacted Professor Zecherov, she had already perfected-"
"Project FATE." Yuuno said, cutting off Grandeur from talking. Hayate and Nanoha were too shocked to speak after hearing all of it. "Project FATE was the perfect solution for the Tri-GOD crisis at that time as he, himself, has seen the unlimited potential after looking at Precia's work. Not only that, Precia also gave him all the access to TSAB's forbidden technologies. With all these at his disposal, Zecherov started working. By the time that he was almost finished, the Tri-GOD has almost succeeded in destroying half of the planet." Grandeur continued while helping herself for some tea. "Care to join me for some tea?" she asked Yuuno, Nanoha and Hayate.
"No thanks." Nanoha smiled. "I am not much of a tea person." Hayate and Yuuno politely shook their heads as well. "Suit yourself." Grandeur said as she started drinking the tea. "Now where was I? Oh, right" she said as she pressed a button on the wall of the heli-carrier. "How long before we reach the Infirmary?" she asked when the hologram of the pilot appeared.
"We should be there within an hour ma'am" the pilot replied. "Over and out." Grandeur replied as she sat down again.
"So, this Professor Zecherov…was he successful in stopping the Tri-GOD?" Yuuno asked. Grandeur shook her head. "That, I do not know. To put it simply, on the day when he was about to complete his research, the Tri-GOD annihilated the entire EDEX Command Base. The main command force of EDEX was completely destroyed as well. But to TSAB's surprise, the Tri-GOD completely disappeared. They searched for clues with the hopes of learning what exactly happened but there was nothing found within the site. Zecherov's body was never found; instead we found his last data journal and three cryogen capsules underneath the research site. Inside were three boys, alive and healthy. The remaining EDEX soldiers have found the children and quickly, they hid them from TSAB. When these boys woke up, the two did not have memories of what happened but the other one remembered the final days when Professor Zecherov sealed them off before the Tri-GOD destroyed the base. That boy…was Alexander."
Nanoha and Hayate's eyes widened. "Ohh…oh my…" Hayate stammered in horror. Yuuno could also hardly believe what he heard. "I was still a teenager back then, working as a laboratory assistant. I was assigned to raise the kids as if they were my own, but EDEX had other plans for them. When they were checked and placed under research, we were all shocked…because the three children have somehow "absorbed" the three systems of the Tri-GOD. Eventually, the children were formally adopted by then Commander of the EDEX, Arthur Lyoneid, which explains their identity today." Grandeur smiled.
"No wonder that they are so effective in destroying those creatures…" Yuuno said as he crossed his arms. "But you mentioned something about them absorbing the three systems of the Tri-GOD correct?"
Grandeur nodded. "That's right; each of them somehow absorbed the systems of the Tri-GOD. Janus Lyoneid, the youngest, acquired the Life System, which explains why he can identify, seal, repair and even modify all types of Devices or even Lost Logia, as you call it, with ease. Because Zecherov implanted his brain with a storage chip on all the forbidden technologies of the TSAB, he is a genius with all kinds of magical devices. The middle brother, Vincent Lyoneid, is a human being modified with cybernetic enhancements based on the Cyborg Emperor Project that Zecherov perfected and he has also absorbed the Preserve System, making him invulnerable to diseases, radiation, and the elements. Asides from those qualities, he has enhanced speed, strength, stamina which makes him the predecessor of the Combat Cyborg Type Zero of Jail Scaglietti." She paused as she finally finished her tea.
"What about Alexander Lyoneid? What is he?" Hayate asked. Grandeur did not answer first as she looked out the window. "Grandeur-san, we need to know because he seems to know something about Fate-chan. Who or what exactly is he?" Nanoha asked as well.
"Alexander Lyoneid, the eldest of the Lyoneid brothers, is a product of Project FATE; the second to be created after Fate T. Harlaown. From whom he was cloned, we do not know. However, the one thing that concerned us all was that he acquired the Eradication System, the most feared system of the Tri-GOD. With it, he is able to use the Negative Effect to his will, making him the most powerful but potentially the most dangerous amongst the three. This is the reason why he is called the Destroyer." The middle-aged woman said.
"W…W…What?" Hayate exclaimed. Yuuno sat down on a chair as he shook his head. "This is insane! To think that this professor would place such a terrible burden on the three! He must have been a heartless man to do so!" he said as Nanoha placed a hand on his arm, urging him to relax. Grandeur just chuckled. "And what would you have him do, Yuuno Scrya? Just go and run away while knowing that it was his responsibility to stop the Tri-GOD from destroying everything in its path? Certain…sacrifices had to be made…and those three know this fully. Alexander knew what his father wanted and he told his brothers about each of their missions. But most importantly, that boy knew that it was his sacred vow to protect Fate T. Harlaown from the Warlocks no matter what…"
"Why? What is Fate-chan's involvement with the Tri-GOD or with the late Professor Zecherov?" Nanoha asked. "I…I honestly don't know…" Grandeur said. "Only Alexander knows about it and he is too damn stubborn to tell me about it. In any case, he seems to be able to control the Negative Effect too damn well as long as his left eye is covered with that specially-made eye patch."
"What's so special about his left eye?" Hayate asked, regaining her composure. "Well, his left eye holds a special device given and passed on by very old and very powerful EDEX commander who specializes in spell-breaking. He wanted Alexander to become his successor in destroying Warlocks; an offer that the stubborn fool didn't hesitate to accept. However, for this to work his left eye needs the eye patch to stop it from releasing spell-breaking energy within himself or else he will lose control of the Negative Effect flowing inside his body. If that ever happens, then what happened in Non-Administrated World No. 50 will repeat itself!"
Hayate, Nanoha and Yuuno were stunned as they imagined Mid-Childa and even Earth burning and destroyed. "This is valuable information indeed. We need to inform the admiral about this at once." Yuuno said. Hayate just sighed. "I think we will need to tell Fate-chan about this as well, since it does concern her too. But one thing that still bugs me is that clown. Teskelon, was it?" she said as she looked at Nanoha. "That clown said something about Master Zealot. Do you know anything about it?" the commander asked as she looked at Grandeur.
The purple-haired woman nodded. "3 years ago, Alexander was assigned to track down a renegade EDEX scientist who experimented with Warlock DNA. This scientist called himself as Zealot and he wanted to use the Warlocks as his own private army. However, Alexander cornered him in an abandoned oil storage area and the fight caused the entire area to blow up. We were sure that Zealot died but it turned out that Alexander was right. Now, he's bent on continuing his research on the Warlocks and is doing it right here in Mid-childa. For this reason alone, we have to work together as quickly as we can before it's too late!"
END OF FLASHBACK
"I have a suggestion, if you don't mind at all Admiral Harlaown…" Yuuno suddenly raised his hand. Chrono looked at Yuuno and smirked. "Oh? You're still here?" he grinned. Yuuno just dismissed his teasing. "We are facing a very difficult situation here and both EDEX and TSAB must work together in order to defend Mid-Childa and stop the Warlocks. How about we let Commander Alexander Lyoneid train the members of Riot Force Six in fighting the Warlocks effectively? And in our part, we create a coalition force with EDEX and let them use some of our facilities here in Mid-Childa, as well as give them access to some of our equipment and data concerning our past research. The Infinite Library is more than welcome to help too." He said.
Hayate thought for awhile. "Well, your suggestion doesn't seem like a bad idea, Yuuno-kun. And the Riot Force Six does need some shaping up after years of inactive duty." She sighed. Fate and Nanoha both nodded in agreement. "It seems that a decision has been made, with little choice though." Chrono sighed. "So, what do you say, Commander Lyoneid? Will you accept our terms?" he asked. Alexander looked at all of them carefully. When he saw Fate looking at him, he sighed. "I have never dreamed that this day will come…" he muttered angrily. Vincent gave a grin. "C'mon brother, it won't be that bad. I've seen them fight and they seem to know what they are doing!" he said.
"Well, fighting Warlocks takes a lot more than skill." Alexander muttered. "I will agree to your terms, Admiral Harlaown, but I wish to nominate Commander Hayate Yagami as the commanding officer of the Coalition Force."
"Huh? Me? Really?" Hayate said in shock. Fate just giggled. "I think it's a great idea. She has had enough experience in tactical decisions." Hayate started laughing. "Well, if you say so…" she said.
"In that case, I will be in-charge of Intelligence." Grandeur said. "I would like to request the assistance of the Enforcers with regards to this matter, as I have more than enough data to help us with learning more about our enemy."
"It would certainly be a pleasure." Nanoha replied.
"I wish to bring in some of my equipment that I need to use from Earth here inside the TSAB Command." Janus said as he arranged his glasses. "With your approval, I can upgrade, repair and maintain any kind of device that our forces may need to use."
Chrono nodded. "You have my permission. Commander Hayate Yagami, see to it that this is followed."
"Yes sir." Hayate smiled as she faked a salute. Nanoha gave a giggle as Chrono groaned. "Well then, I've already agreed to your so-called terms; can you untie me now?" Alexander looked at Janus. "Oh, right! Sorry!" Janus said as he retracted his white chains. Alexander stood up and moved his arms to relax. When his eyes met Fate, the beautiful blond mage gave him a smile; he instantly moved his eyes away from her, blushing. Janus saw this and he instantly gave a sly grin, which Hayate also noticed at once.
"In any case…" Chrono said. "The EDEX-TSAB Coalition is officially formed. I do hope that this will work…" he said while shaking his head. Lindy just giggled while Leti shook her head as well. Alexander turned around and started walking towards the door. "Hey! Where are you going?" Grandeur exclaimed. Alexander stopped and looked at her.
"Tell the Riot Force Six members that training starts tomorrow at exactly 0300 hours." He said. "No one is exempted; the captain, vice-captain, everyone! Including you and Janus!" he exclaimed looking at Vincent and Janus. He then walked out from the room. Vincent and Janus just looked at him while Grandeur gritted her teeth. Fate then stood near Janus. "Is he really like that? I mean is Al-san really like that?" she asked.
Janus looked at her in surprise. "What? Did I say something wrong?" Fate asked. "Oh, no! It's just that…the only person ever to call him Al was our father, Dr. Zecherov…well, at least that's what he tells us…" the brown haired guy said. "But to answer your question; yes, he is always like that. But don't worry; it seems he really has a soft spot for you." he said with a smile. Fate looked very surprised as a blush stained her cheeks. "I…I see…" she said.
Nanoha smiled as she pulled her hand. "Fate-chan, I think you, me and Hayate-chan need to talk. There are things that I am sure you would want to know about what's happening right now."
"Yes. You're absolutely right." Fate said when she remembered what Swordheart have said to her. "Then allow me to accompany you girls as I am sure that Ms. Harlaown looks like she has a lot of questions, since she is quite a famous Enforcer…" Grandeur said. "Oh, uh…thank you…" Fate replied.
"Arrgh! Does this mean that we are going to have to help big brother Alexander tomorrow? What a pain! I wanted to go out tomorrow and enjoy Mid-childan hospitality." Vincent said. "Oh well… I better get something to eat. Is there a cafeteria nearby?" he asked Yuuno. "Yeah, just go south and then turn left. You'll see the lots of people there. You shouldn't miss it." Yuuno replied. Nanoha gave Yuuno's arm a nudge. "Why don't you go with Vincent-san and show him around the base, Yuuno-kun?" Nanoha whispered. Yuuno looked at her and then understood what she meant. "On second thought, I'll join you Vincent-san. My treat." Yuuno said.
"Wah! Cool! You're a great guy, Yuuno!" Vincent grinned as he ran out the room with Yuuno following behind him. Grandeur chuckled. "I sure wish Mr. Scrya didn't say that he would treat Vincent; that buffoon eats like a pig!" the woman said. "In any case, I'm glad that this turned out well. Thank you so much for your cooperation, Admiral Chrono Harlaown." Grandeur said as she gave a low bow.
"Glad to have been of help." Chrono said. "However, I wish to know more about the file that I…uh…" he paused when Lindy gave him a threatening look. "…well, the file that I hacked…it contained another program that seemed broken. Do you think Janus-san might be able to restore it to its original state?"
"If its official EDEX data, then it should be something that I couldn't handle. I just need the access code for the database mainframe of your computer and the files that went with the program that you extracted." Janus said as he walked towards Chrono's computer. Lindy watched in amazement as Janus and Chrono talked. "These nephew of yours are amazing, Grandeur-san." She said. "I'm sure that you are very proud of them."
Grandeur smiled. "If only their father could see them now." She said.
TSAB COMMAND BASE, 3rd Floor
Alexander stood in the porch that was overlooking Mid-Childa. "Father, did I do the right thing?" he thought to himself. He then sensed someone behind him, standing and looking at him.
"Strange of you to approach me on your own…" he said as he faced the one who stood behind him. Signum looked at him quietly. She was wearing civilian clothes and her right arm was placed on a cast. Alexander just looked at her curiously. "Well, what do you want? Are you going to stand there, looking at me?" he said. Suddenly, Signum fell on her knees!
"Teach me to become stronger!" the pink-haired Belkan knight exclaimed as she bowed down. Alexander was shocked with what she said. "With my current state…I can hardly protect anyone from the Warlocks. I wish to train under your guidance. Teach me to become as fast and powerful as you! I beg of you!" Signum said. The cold wind blew as Alexander looked at her quietly.
(TO BE CONTINUED)
Author's notes: Yahoooo! Another chapter finished! Watch out for the next chapter for more action, adventure, and...collaboration between Hayate and Janus? LOL! Stay tuned! Thanks for the reviews and for reading!
