Author's Notes: As far as FM-ian introductions go, I'll only show the ones that are different between this fanfic and the game, like when Bud met Taurus. So if I don't upload an FM-ian introduction, that just means that it's pretty much the same as it is in the game.
Star Force Ark, Chapter 8: The Tour Begins
The next day, Luna, Bud, Zack, and Geo all rode the bus to AMAKEN, much to Geo's dismay. When they got off, Aaron was at the front gate, waiting for them. "Hey, Geo, Luna, glad you both made it.", Aaron said before noticing the others, "Are these guys your friends?" "They're my friends, yeah.", Luna said, "We're supposed to be Geo's classmates, but he never shows up." "I see.", Aaron said, "Well, I'm Aaron Boreal, and this is my research lab, the Aerospace and Modern Astronomy Knowledge Expansion Nexus, or just 'AMAKEN' for short."
"Not to brag or anything, but we've got pretty good equipment here.", Aaron continued, "People hear that the general public can study here, too, so we've got a good name going for ourselves." "That's impressive.", Zack said. "Well, are you all ready for a tour?", Aaron asked. Geo gave a sigh. "As ready as I'll ever be.", Geo said. "We're good to go, too.", Luna said. "In that case, let's go.", Aaron said before walking into the AMAKEN grounds, with everyone else following.
The group stopped at a tower in the middle of the ground. "This is a radio tower that I built myself.", Aaron said. "Why'd you do that?", Luna asked. "Well, you know about that space station that disappeared three years ago, the Peace?", Aaron asked, catching Geo's interest. "That's the one my dad was on!", Geo said, "Are you saying this tower was made to look for it?!" "That's right.", Aaron said, "It might take a while, but I'm not giving up! One day, I'll have good news for you and your mom, Geo! You wait and see!" "So he's using that tower to find Kelvin and his crew.", Omega-Xis said, keeping his voice down. "Well, let's keep going with the tour.", Aaron said, "You still have the main building to see." The group then walked off again.
As the group walked inside the building, they looked around. "So this is the lab's front foyer.", Aaron said, catching the group's attention as he turned toward a gateway, "Over there is the Science Museum.", he then turned around toward another gateway, "And this over here leads to the staff area." The group then noticed Tom looking an an image of a galaxy that was hanging on a wall. "That's my assistant over there.", Aaron said, "Hey! Over here!"
Tom, noticing Aaron's shouting, turned toward the group and walked over. "I'll introduce him to everyone.", Aaron said, "This is my assistant, Mr. Tom Dubius. Hey, are you okay, Tom? You look a little pale." "U-Uh, yes...", Tom began. "You look like you worked until real late last night.", Aaron said, "You've got to watch out for your health!" "Y-You don't need to worry about me.", Tom said. "Oh? Alright. Let's continue then.", Aaron said before turning back toward the group.
"Today is a very special day.", Aaron said before walking over to the Science Museum gate and turning back toward the group, "I'm letting you guys take a look around for free! So go on and have fun in the museum!" Bud and Zack got excited that they could enter for free. "Thank you very much, Mr. Boreal!", Luna said. "I think you guys will enjoy a lot of what you see.", Aaron said, "Oh, and one more thing. I'll show you all my personal lab later, too. You'll get to see something no one has ever seen before! It's my latest project!" "Alright!", Luna said, "Come on, guys, we got to check this out!" Luna ran ahead into the museum, with everyone else walking in after her.
*To Be Continued*
