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November 2 ,2001 lunch time at PX
After the CQC sparing lessons, the cadet of 207 and Shirogane goes to there usual table, was eating quietly, the the brown haired young man, noticed a red haired girl , his child hood friend, Sumika. She was at the hallway and leaning at the wall, used a hand gesture, to call him.
He goes to her location, he greets her
" Hi , Sumika ..." the red haired girl suddenly gave him strong punch in the mid section , he staggered back off a bit and felt the blow.
" Liver blow ..." she said in low tone, very angry, and even her Ahoge ( Hair antenna) mirrored her emotions" Heh ... Another one , now it's a flat chested imouto type ..."
He just stood silently, just gave I surrender gesture and just mumbles.
She put both of her hand on wist ,eyes closed and continues " Hmp ! Ta-kun on baka!" then goes to the PX, He rubs his middle section to dull the pain and goes back to the PX.
" Hi everyone , how did the training go?"Sumika happily greets the cadets .
The first to answer was Tamase with her usual cheerful self " It was good , Takeru-san, taught us how to improve our CQC , isn't it right ? Mikoto-san."
" Yeah ,Yeah , He gave some handy tips on how , and what to look out for when fighting in close quarters, I wish I wasn't been injured ,so I could have seen all the amazing stuff that Takeru did ..." Mikoto said with a impressed tone.
Sumika with a mischievous face " Heh ... I see, you two must getting special treatment. Hmmmm ... I guess it can't be help , since Takeru-kun has a thing for cute young girls ..."
All of the cadets gave surprised expression, and Sumika smirked
" You know that's why I always accompany Kasumi-chan , I am worried about her, she too pure ,innocent and trusting ... Takeru-kun really like those in a girl ...I fear he one day he might give in to his urges if I leave him alone with Kasaumi-chan ..."
All of the cadets let there imagination run wild ...
" Th-that's .. I thought .. Takeru-san ...was just being nice ... " It was Tamase she blushing and fidgeting. Then her cyan haired friend mikoto reassured her
" Miki-san don't worry , I'll protect you ..."
"But you know Mikoto-san , who's going to protect you ?" the cyan haired girl gave a puzzled look " You pretty much in Takeru-kun strike zone .Cute. cheerful and very trusting ." added by Sumika
She begin to blush " Bu-But , I though guys like women with bigger bust sizes ..."
" But Takeru-kun is different , he's subconsciously attracted to girls like you, Kasumi-chan and Miki-chan ... ,Lets just say, that he like to mold his ideal woman while there still young .Just like what Hikaru Genji did ." She smirks even wider.
Upon hearing this All of the cadets gave a shock expression on there faces, notably Meiya,Chizuru and Ayamine was glaring with hostile intent at the brown haired young man standing at a corner . Shirogane felt and sense that dangerous aura coming form those three. Then Sumika lets out a deep sigh.
" It was just a joke ... I was just teasing you guys." She giggles
"Sumika-san ... That's mean.." it was Tamase, followed by the sad look of Mikoto
"Gomen, Gomen, I guess i took it a little too far, guess it's how Takeru-kun is, he's a nice person ." She smiled " After all , I remember when at grade school our teacher asked what does he want to be, and know what he answered ?"
" An Eishi ?" it was Meiya
" Nope ... He answered I want grow up to be a good person,to be a better person as possibly that I can be ..." Sumika, notice Kasumi via telepathy told her that Yuuko wants to see her. " Sorry everyone , I think I forgot something... later ..." She leave the PX.
All of the cadets ponders on what Sumika said about Shirogane, at the same time they felt a bit jealous, that she was knew a lot about him. Sensing there was something bothering them, Shirogane tries to change the topic .
" Meiya, Aya ..." Notice Ayanime's stoic yet annoyed look "... Kei-san , how did the sparring match go ?"
" It was a stalemate..." Meiya crosses her arms " Neither of us , landed a decisive blow ..."
The Odd ball Ayamine speaks " No one won ... Guess , the bets are off ..."
"Ayamine !" Meiya gestures to the black haired odd ball not speak anymore , ashamed at herself for been dragged into this ridiculous situation.
" Hmm... A bet, huh? Well anyway a little rivalry is okay. I think it s good thing, as long it remain in the spirit of friendly competition, I think it can help motivate the rest of the team." It was Shirogane
Meiya ponders on this " I agree , this mean I must train much harder than before, just to reach the same level as ,you Takeru ."
" Hehhh ... Mitsurugi , are you sure that's all ? On our last sparring match, you seen to be so edger to win on our little bet ..."
Just as Shirogane and the rest was going to ask. Meiya hastily gave her Yakisoba to Ayamine , Then the odd ball gave a gesture to her
" Understood , my lips are sealed for now ... I be waiting for the next Yakisoba ..." the rest has this dumbfounded looks on there faces, while Shirogane just sighs, re calls Ayamine's so called blackmail form his previous loops.
" Anyway with Takeru being here to advise us , I can confidently say that it will greatly help improve everyone's skills, as well as moral." Sakaki added
Then Mikoto speaks " I almost forgot , when i was hospitalized, I was able watch many fun things on the TV."
"T.V.?" It was her friend Tamase
She continued " Yeah, unlike here n the PX, you can change the channels and know, there was a program about a dog that was lost in the evacuation, walked hundred kilometers , and it got reunited with its owner ... It so touching ..." She was in tears.
" Heh .. Can I hear the details ?" It was Sakaki
" Wow that amazing ..." as usual it was Tamase.
" Hmmm ...Sounds pretty touching " by Meiya
" Yeah , if you hear the details , you'll be touched ...Just remembering it makes me teary eyed "
Ayamine " Heart warming stories ... I like stories like that ..."
Mikoto tells the details , about the false evacuation orders, the owner was force to leave, the dog trekked a hundred kilometers, in two months the owner and the dog finally got reunited.
Shirogane knows its a made up story , but in his memories of a distant peaceful world or a branch of it , remembers a movie about a Sheba Inu dog"A Tale of Mari and the three puppies" and the famous "Hachiko" . He continues to reminisce about Sumika giving his french fires to Sheba Inu dog which he had growling match with , then also remember this world's Takeru as a child bit the hind leg of a stray dog that bit him.
After hearing story the cadets ,was quite touched by it , Miki and Mikoto was a bit teary eye. Ayamine saw the clock, and there lunch break was almost over, Sakaki told everyone they should finish there meal and adds the next class with first aid training.
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At the Classroom First aid training lessons.
Then Mikoto called the attention of everyone. " I am going to teach you the conditions of an injured person, just because a person is unconscious, bleeding or not breathing dosen't mean he's already dead. You can check a person pulse by the neck and wrist ."
The rest of the squad silently listening to her explanation, Shirogane stood at a corner , recalled in his loops how Mikoto's first aid techniques and survival skills which helped saved his life a couple of times, the cyan haired girl calls him out
In the usual friendly tone" Ne, Ne,Takeru, can I ask you a favor ?" see's him nods " I pretty sure, you've probably know how to do the proper artificial respiration, but nevertheless can I ask you to volunteer to take the role of the wounded ?"
"Yeah , sure ..." He pause and suddenly realizes the error in judgement in his thoughts " Oh crap! I should have know this was coming , my event memories getting mixed up." Just as he to say something Mikoto suddenly cling to his right arm " Thank you ! Takeru ! I'll make sure that you'll be impressed !" He tries to back off
He sensed the sudden change in the atmosphere in the room. saw the gestures and body language made by Meiya, Sakaki, Ayamine, which he know all too well, that they're really angry. While in the other side Tamase was acting hysterically and murmuring about " ... Mikoto ... with Shiro-kun ..." But surprisingly they ...
The Sakaki clears her throat and fixed her glasses tries to hide her temper " Since Takeru, said it okay, might as well go ahead , it's just part of training ..."
"Well First aid skills does effect the recovery speed and survival rate, It seems to Yoroi excels in this area, She's pretty insistent to show her skills ..." It was Meiya with her arms crossed at her chest and her eyes closed , but you can sense a hint of annoyance in her mood ..
While Ayamine gave her usual weird answer " Don't mind , Don't mind ..." but its different in inside her thoughts she does mind
After a few awkward moments, Mikoto requested Shirogane to lay down, Which he complied willingly and closes his eyes, She pinches his nose and began blowing air to his lung a couple of times. He laid there calmly, felt very awkward having air forcefully breath into his lungs. She finished her demonstration and composed herself.
" Ne, Takeru? You seem to be very calm and composed, I bet you've done this a couple of times... Right ?"
He lightly scratches his left cheek " Well ... yeah you can say that ..."
" Hmmm ... Then Miki-san ! You can take the role of the wounded , then Takeru can administer artificial respiration to you ..."Mikoto say it a cheerfully and happy go lucky tone
Tamase face suddenly lit up " EHHHH!"
In Shirogane imagination he thought of a B-52 dropping a Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb (MOAB) and exploding, notice the frightful hostile aura being emitted by the three cadets namely Meiya, Sakaki , and Ayamine ..
Meiya with her eyes closed has a tick mark on her head , speaks annoyed tone " Hoo ... TA-KE-RU ,your well being depends on what action you're going to take ..."
" Takeru ... What the heck are trying to pull ..." It was Sakaki her glasses flashed, and gritted her teeth
Ayamine give a sharp glare at him " Conspiracy, conspiracy ..."
He know no amount of explaining will save him , his only chance ... Is to talk out Tamase out of it , just as he was going to speak
"Ta-Takeru-san I-I be in your care ..." Tamase was blushing madly and bows her head at him ...
In his thoughts "Crap! Tama why do you have to do that ! " Sees the reaction of the three , the hostile aura became more intense in " DEFCON 1 DEFCON 1" Its the voice that he hears in his head
" Err ... That's right . I forgot ! I got a special briefing that I need to attend to !"
" But Takeru about the first aid class ..."
" Hemostasis ... Tourniquet ...Two Hours ... Find a real doctor or suffer necrosis ... Prevent a person going to shock... I got it! ... Yup I know those ... later Mikoto, everyone !Got to go !" He quickly bolts out of the room ...
At outside of the room at the hall way, he begin to thik on thinks matter and in his thoughts " Is the casualty information or quantum data leaking out of my AIM( An Involuntary Movement) field? " Get's his pocket PC checks the read out " I knew it ...Arghh" He notes that he's triggering the changes subconsciously, ever since he changed his mental protection in a more dynamic "Pocket filtering" for Sumika and Kasumi, he over looked the quantum information that was steadily leaking out, which was triggering the emotions of Meiya and the others ... He sighs " Sumika's reading on the situation was right after all ... I guess this is the part of being Quantum causality conduit or Quantum data conduit to be precise , huh... ." Then he saw flash of images of the tree that was behind the hill. Like it was calling out to him.
At the tree on the hill behind Hakuyou around 2:30 pm
Shirogane goes near the barren tree, and looks at the scenery of a ruins of Hiragi city. Images flashed before him of his home town, a city that is filled with life, and in other alternate branches it was more futuristic, it must belongs to his other self , form the futuristic mecha knight. He sat near the trunk of the tree and closed his eyes felt pleasant sense of nostalgia ... Then bombarded of the images of the time he spent time with his romantic interests , The Santa rabbit , Sumika, Meiya, and the girls which confessed there feeling for him ... But there are other images , fragments of data or memories ... of Narumi Takayuki , about the Suzumiya Haruka , Hayse Mitsuki and surprisingly even Akane. Takayuki's feelings for them.. For some reason he felt very sleepy, he thought it not that bad to take a nap here..
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Sumika yawn's as she goes out of Yuuko's office, got tried of the monotony of the tests , and saw waiting at the corner was the the silver blue haired Kasumi.
" Hi, Kasumi-chan!"
She just nods " Sumika-san, can you help me a bit ? It about Takeru-san I can't locate him .."
Sumika closed her eyes for a bit and concentrate "Hmmmm ... Ta-kun must be masking his presence ... Alright then ! Time to switch on my Takeru radar!" Her hair antenna (Ahoge) moving in a curricular motion then after a few seconds she tracked Takeru's location and speaks " Ta-kun location confirmed! Let's go Kasumi-chan.."
The two Espers, went to the hill behind the base and both were catching there breath. Even if there powerful Espers, physical activity is not there strongest suit. Sumika and Kasumi notice a lone figure sleeping on the grass, it Shirogane. Both of them sensed that he was dreaming or recalling something important... something that give him strength and resolve. Both Esper held back their gentle passive probe, the last thing that they what to do is to wake him up ..
"Ano Sumika-san , wouldn't Takeru-san be uncomfortable sleeping like that ?"
" Hmmm ... You're right ..Ah Kasumi-chan why don't you give him a lap pillow ?"
" Lap pillow ?"
Sumika coaxes Kasumi to put Shirogane's head on her lap , which made the Silver blue hair girl blush ...
Meanwhile in Shirogane's mind recalled all of life lesson that he learned form everybody , Marimo, Capt Isumi's Valkyries and everyone their ideas, their feelings, and their lives . Be it happy, painful, deeply depressing. It because of that he able to grow , mature , and get where he is now ... Now he has the means and knowledge, to tilt the balance to humanity favor, which co-insides with his personal goal also ...
Music Muv Luv Alternative Wings by Jam project
The darkness within your heart could be seen as you took each step forward, carried upon your lap
Ah, if only time's wings were there
I think I would go anywhere...
Ah, as always I feared the hurtful things
Feeling powerlessness back then
I realized within my tears and despair
I could cross through my unavoidable fate
Keep my way...I will try to find my promised days, I won't lose my way no more
My legs take a step forward to the future with no end
Now, I won't be separated from the voices of those girls
Their inherited wish has been engraved into my chest
In the crumbling, small building within the ruins
The lights of courage begin to sprout one-by-one
Our split tears formed a flowing stream
I'm sure someday all the darkness will have been washed away
No more cry!
I will try to find my promised days, come, inside my fear
Take back our lost pride
We won't ever lose or get tired
We keep embracing freedom and worded ideals close
I will try to find my promised days, I won't lose my way no more
My legs take a step forward to the future with no end
Now, I won't be separated from the voices of those girls
Their inherited wish has been engraved into my chest
Shirogane ,felt his head on something soft, he snuggled his head a bit ... He wondered, "I am sleeping on the grassy field right ? How could ..." He slowly opens his eyes and saw Kasumi face blushing very brightly , on instinct he quickly back away and stood up .After awkward moments of silence " Hahahahh ... Kasumi-chan ...I think I better be going now ..." Waves his hand " Later..." Quickly goes away ...
Kasumi slowly stood , turn her face to the left " Sumika-san , Why ? I know that you really love Takeru-san yet ... Why do let me .."
There was hint of sadness in Sumika's face but she tries to hide it " Its because ... Unlike you and the others that likes Takeru-kun ... I fear that I am trying to replace my Takeru-kun that died in my world ...Unlike you Kasumi-chan you accept Takeru-kun for what he really is ...Different form me ... You love him for truly what he is, just like the others ...
"Sumika-san ... It's not true ! You really love Takeru-san ... You don't need to doubt your feelings ... .."
"Kasumi-chan ... Thanks ... But I alone should be the one sort this one out ... Let's go ... It seem Yuuko and Motoko Sensei is starting to get worried, I've disabled our tracking devices that's on hidden on our uniforms." gave a small smile ..
" Sumika-san ...You seem to enjoy this a bit too much ...
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At The PX Late afternoon.
The Cadets and Shirogane were preparing to get their meals. Mikoto was asking why he suddenly bolt out of the first aid class , he told her is a matter of life and death . Then a voice called out to her it was the cafeteria lady Kyuouka oba-san
" Mikoto-chan! Good to see you . "
" Ah! It's Kyozuka oba-chan !"
" I heard you were hospitalized , are you recovering well?"
"Yes!I am back! By the way Oba-chan , the food here now really tasted great !"
" Ahh ... You can thank the Vice commander and Agent Shirogane on that ..."
After hearing that all of the cadets raised there eye brows.
"Takeru ... Is this what you mean ... that professor Kouzuki is planning to do something about the food shortage ?" Meiya asked
" ... Sorry can't confirm or deny."
" Ehh ... As expected of Takeru-san , you really must be really form a special elite unit or something!" Mikoto exclaimed cheerfully.
" Come on now , let's get our meals first ..."
"Anyway ,Chizuru-chan and the others must be glad, that they got a experienced Eishi guiding them, you cadets make sure to listen to his advice ." Kyozuka oba-san adds
" I plan too" as Sakaki said it , Ayamine sharply glared at her .
Kyozuka "Great to see that you're fitting in with the cadets, Dinner will be ready in a minute , wait a moment .."
" I guess you already met with the SGT Major Kyozuka Shizue of the Kitchen staff , Takeru-san" it was Sakaki
Mikoto " Yeah she's the cafeteria lady and so called everyone step mom too "
Shirogane just nods, Mikoto continue to tell about how trustworthy Kyozuka-Oba-chan , especially to Ayamine , for she eat a lots more . The Black haired Odd ball with a small hint of blush on her cheeks , told Mikoto not talk about it .
" But, there's no need to hide it to everyone, Ayamine-san." It was Tamase
" Yeah , You eat a lot because you easily burn off those calories ..." Mikoto added
Sakaki " By the way Yoroi-san , can you the same as well you do eat a lot as well .."
" Yeah , its because of the growth spurt ... I notice my breast grown a bit bigger too ..." with a hint of blush on her face
" That's nice ... I wish to grown some too ..." Tamase said it in down hearten tone ...
The brown hair dimensional jumper just quietly listened, and doesn't dare interfere with the discussion.
All of them goes to their usual table and ate there meals. Mikoto complimented how good the meal was and it was good to be back at the squad.
Meiya "With Yoroi being here, really makes things more lively."
Both Sakaki and Tamase agrees Then
" It's finally November ...There 's least than a month left until the comprehensive skill evaluation ... Are we ready ?"
All of the cadets answered in the affirmative ...
In Shirogane's thoughts " Comprehensive skill evaluation ... huh ... Passing it ends basic training, now move to TSF basic training ..."
" Takeru-san , How was your first experience in your skill evaluation ?" Sakaki asked him .
He pause for a bit a remembered the first time that he was thrown in to this parallel world as a weak newbie , he choose to modify a bit " Hmmm ... Believe it or not I failed it once ... It was in a swampy woodland setting ..." He laughs a bit " You guys should have seen me ... I was weakest and most clueless in the group ... I was particularly dead weight ..." Lightly laughs ...
All " ... "
" But Takeru , look at yourself now , you're an accomplished Eishi that even the XO acknowledge you being special , It only mean you've persevered and overcame it ." Meiya spoke
Mikoto " Yeah , Yeah , Takeru you must have some incredible determination to be able change your self... "
He lightly closes his eyes " A follow comrade should do what they can for their squad and The squad should do what it can for its fellow comrade ...Those are the irreplaceable values that my mentors and former squad taught me ..."
Ayamine made a low grunting sound, for her it sounded like what her father said to her, she smiled a bit " Takeru, your old squad must be quite a bunch , huh ?"
He smiled " Yeah .. We were ..."
" Takeru ... Were ... Your old squad are they ..." It was Sakaki and all of cadets mood dampens
He mentally cursed inside for he giving off some sort of tragic aura and he tried to put a more lively face " Never mind my personal stuff ... You guy focus on your ... Island Vacation ... You guys are better cadets than compared to me when I was a rookie. Think positive!"
Sakaki with her arms crossed " Alright, everyone listen ! This is our last chance ! As Squad leader I want to know all of your opinion on our mistakes and shortcoming why we failed at our fist combat evaluation and since Takeru an Eishi we can't expect him to join and help us ..." Saw Takeru raising his hand
" Class ... I meant Chizuru-san Professor Kouzuki made plans to me to join the combat evaluation also ..."
All "Eh?"
" I just got news of this just recently ..."
Tamase and Yoroi cheered glad that Shirogane will be joining too
But in Shirogane's mind " Yuuko's sensei must be trying get a reaction form the 00 units candidates huh ?" Then his tablet PC made a update which he could only hear. He tells the Cadets that he need to check on something, He goes out of the PX get the tablet PC , it was and update on the BETA moments and concentration at Sadogashima he muttered " As expected ... Better move to Phase 2 by November 10 ... Those BETA Shit heads must be wondering whats happening to there reactor... Your so called booby trap will be you own undoing ..." He smirked