Authors Notes:
Hey everyone, can you actually believe it chapter 10 is finally done. That's right, your eyes have not deceived you chapter 10 is before you. Lol. This story is RAW and unbeta read it is hot off the presses. That means I just finished this chapter a few minutes ago.
Important: There are some important things you need to know about this chapter before you start digging in. There are going to be a lot of POV's and those POV's are going to be happening in different places. I hope I have not made it confusing for you as you read through, as that was not my intention. There are many things going on throughout the chapter, and the different POV's are part of that.
Disclaimer: I do not own Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha nor do I make money from my stories. They are strictly for entertainment purposes only.
Warning: There are deaths in this chapter, but I don't think anybody's going to be heart broken over them. Sorry, no cold shower in this chapter.
Now I think I've made you all wait long enough. So without any further ado I present to you chapter 10 of Lightning Fingers. I hope you enjoy the read.
ZR };-
Lightning Fingers
By
Zona Rose
Chapter 10-Lightning's Rage
Hayate's POV
I'm a light sleeper so when I heard someone picking the lock, I got up out of bed and slowly opened my bedroom door to see who was breaking into my apartment. However, what I saw confused me as Nanoha was walking over to the dining room table and set down two separate bags one larger than the other was.
"Nanoha, what are you doing in my apartment? And what are those bags?"
She spins around and there in front of her I stood. I waited for her reply she looked like she was in a debate with herself; as to what she was going to do to explain why she had broken into my apartment, as well is what were in those bags that she had just placed on my dining room table.
"I'm sorry, Commander Yagami, I don't have much time before I need to leave. There are some important things that I need to tell you, one of them being: my name is not Nanoha. It's Destiny and I am a Bioroid. I am a perfect copy of Nanoha in every way, from her memories or lack of memories at the time to her emotions to every physical aspect of her. I truly am the perfect copy of her the only problem is, is because of what I am my life expectancy is considerably short.
I had already been created and was placed in stasis for the time when he would kidnap Nanoha. He thought that I was unprogrammed and continued to try to program me in the short time that Nanoha and I had met. I pretended that his programming worked so that our plan would go off without a hitch.
You see, Commander, Jail needs either Fate or Vivio to control a ship that he created from ancient technology. The race that created this technology was actually from another world and he used special DNA he found to create the perfect vessels to operate the ship. The only way to stop him is to prevent him from getting his hands on either Fate or Vivio."
I couldn't believe what I was hearing the person in front of me isn't Nanoha. "Wait Nano… I mean Destiny, how do I know that I can trust you? How do I know that this is not part of his programming? Give me something to believe you, or I will have no choice but to arrest you right now."
"Commander, the one who programmed me was none other than Fate's sister Alicia. If I don't get back to the cavern than Alicia will think that something has gone wrong. She will attempt to rescue Nanoha without my help and they both could end up dead because of it. I'm sorry, Commander, but I can't let the love of my life risk her life when I am the one that is expendable."
I felt a cold hand gripped my heart at her words. "No one is expendable, Destiny, don't think of yourself that way because you would be wrong in thinking that of yourself. How can we help you save Nanoha?"
"By reading the files in these two bags you'll have a better picture of both your team and some unsavory characters here at your own TSAB. You can also help me by keeping Fate and Vivio safe and sound from that madman. Oh, and one other thing, have Shamal do a DNA coding on Vivio; I think you will all be surprised at what you find."
She walked to the door to set out on her mission when she stopped and looked over her shoulder and said to me. "Just an FYI I got those files from the Brig. Gen. Gaiz he may end up taking notice that they're missing. You may want to hide them well if you don't want to be caught with them. Goodbye, Commander. I hope to see you again someday, if not than it was a pleasure to know you."
After she walked out the door, a thought came to me. "Wait whose Vivio?" However, she was gone before my words could even be thought of, so I walked over to my dining room table and debated on which bag to open first; deciding on the bigger of the two I unclasped it and slide out and files.
The first two were on Fate and Nanoha, the next ones were on Subaru and Teana, then there was myself; 'that would be interesting reading', but there was only one more file left which confused me as there were at least three more members of my team; four counting Zafira who was away on a secret mission.
There was only one name on the tab of the file it said 'Wolkenritter' that sounded a bit like German to me. Therefore, I opened the file and started reading
The first Cloud Knight also known as Wolkenritter's was Reinforce. Our records and research show she is over 3000 years old, next would follow Signum, Zafira and Shamal the closest guess on their ages would be about 2800 years old, the two youngest would be Vita and Reinforce Zwei our research shows that their ages are approximate not definite, to be approximately 2500 years and 2000 years old.
What genetic mutation has caused these six immortals we do not know? We have tried to obtain DNA from four of the six that we have in the TSAB but we cannot find the cause or a way to replicate their genetic makeup. The key to unraveling this may be in the original Reinforce but her whereabouts is unknown at this date.
We have sent off the DNA samples to a specialized laboratory, the doctor running the laboratory is Dr. Scaglietti he has assured us that he will do everything he can to re-create The Cloud Knights for us as our own personal army.
The pages that follow will be as detailed as they possibly can be about all six Cloud Knights. Do not underestimate them for it is our belief that they will bring down human civilization in the end. Every time that they reappear in society, that culture is ultimately destroyed. We have traced them to ancient Mayan, Egyptian, Celtic, Chinese and even Japanese cultures and each time that civilization was changed forever.
"Hayate what are you doing out of bed? I missed you; don't you know what time it is?" Vita comes walking up to me wiping the sleep from her eyes, she notices the file that I'm reading and stops dead in her tracks; her eyes had the look of fear that I have never seen in my dear Vita's eyes before.
"Vita, who is Reinforce and Reinforce Zwei?"
Destiny's POV
The cavern has not changed since it was created during the Ice Age. The only thing different is that the stalagmites and stalactites continue to grow. As I continue my journey through the cavern my feet know the way without me even thinking about it. Even though I've only traveled this way once before and that was on my way out.
My heart rate starts to pick up the closer I get to the ship. Will Ali's plan work or will his plan win out in the end? My eyes adjust quickly to the darkness as I make my way deeper underground. Up ahead I can see that the cavern has lightened up which means I am almost to my destination.
"Well, well it seems you've returned a bit early haven't you Destiny. You're also coming empty-handed you're supposed to bring that thing with you."
"Quattro I have come to report there's been a development that he needs to know about."
"Really now and just what development could possibly make you aboard your mission of bringing that thing here to operate the ship."
"It seems that there is someone else that might be more cooperative to us, but this person has a price and I'm here to negotiate that price."
"Interesting you've piqued my interest by all means go straight to the Doctor."
I nodded my head and continued my way as I passed Quattro I felt a shiver go down my spine as if I have just walked past my own death. Making my way into the ship, I made a beeline for the laboratory and Nanoha.
Upon entering the laboratory, I can see Ali standing next to Nanoha's stasis tube. Seeing me, she comes rushing over and enfolds me in her arms I feel safe here like I did with Fate, but my feelings for Ali are greater than the feelings I have for Fate or should I say the feelings Nanoha has for Fate. Although I'm not quite sure if that will be true once I give, Nanoha back her memories that she's lost for most of her life.
"Did everything go all right Destiny were you able to give the right information to the right people?"
"Yes love, I just hope that Commander Yagami can see and understand exactly what it is she has. Also Vivio is with Fate so she'll be safe from the Doctor. Your plan so far is moving very smoothly we just need to transfer my memories over to Nanoha and everything will be set in motion."
"Excellent Destiny, my darling let's get you hooked up to the machine so that the transfer can commence."
I walked over to a recliner and lay down as Alicia put suction probes on my forehead, temples, and other parts of my scalp. When she was done, she looked me in the eyes and smiled with as much love in her eyes and face as she could pour out. Then she pushed the button that would transfer all of my memories that were stolen from Nanoha. Once the process is done I will no longer have any of those memories just my own.
I could feel those memories slipping away from me like sand through an hourglass never to return to me. I felt saddened that those memories and feelings would no longer be mine as over time they have become a part of me. Even the fact that Fate and I have become lovers will now only be Nanoha's memories.
The process took about an hour to complete when it was over I felt odd and lightheaded. Alicia took the probes from my head, wiped my face with a cool cloth, and kissed my lips gently. I returned that kiss with all the love that I felt for her. After we separated, she smiled at me again walked over to some more controls and began the process of getting Nanoha out of the stasis tube.
As Alicia was busy with what she was doing, I was able to slip away, make my way towards the Doctor, and make my deal sealing my fate. I can only hope that he will let them live and be free without manipulating them further. They all deserve a chance at true happiness no matter what the cost even if it's my life operating this ship.
Fate's POV
I reached out my hand to pull Nanoha closer to me as I did not feel her body against mine. However, my hand landed on a cold bed I lifted my head to look around the room but I didn't see her at all. Getting up I threw on a robe just in case the kid was awake, I didn't want her seeing me naked.
When I went out into the living room the kid was sitting on the couch crying her little heart out I expected to see Nanoha nearby trying to comfort her, but she was nowhere to be seen. The kid looked up at me with sorrowful eyes, when our eyes connected, she came running over to me burying her face in my stomach with her little arms trying to wrap around me.
I had no idea what to do I have never dealt with kids before so all I could do was pat her head and stroke her hair. That seemed to be enough for now but her shoulders were still trembling, as she cried out her little heart into me.
After a few minutes, I heard a knock on the door I pride the kid off from me and walked over to the door. Standing outside was Commander Yagami and Dr. Shamal both of whom had grave expressions on their faces. My heart started to race in panic had something happened to Nanoha and I didn't feel it.
"Fate do you know someone named Vivio? I was told to have her DNA coded and that it was very important."
"Yeah Nanoha and I found her yesterday at the Water Park, in fact there were some others that wanted to take her away, but Nanoha was very adamant about keeping Vivio with us and away from Scaglietti and his laboratory. Nanoha said that she had met Vivio when she was a captive in his laboratory."
"I see we need to get her down to the infirmary and give her a full workup to make sure that she's all right and healthy. I also need to assemble the team together as I think things are going to start moving both here and wherever Nanoha is."
"What you mean wherever Nanoha is? Are you trying to tell me that Nanoha is no longer here at base? Where is she Hayate where is my Nanoha?"
"To tell you the honest truth Fate I don't know where your Nanoha is. I just know what Destiny told me a few hours ago. However, I'm going to break this news to the entire team so I don't have to keep repeating myself."
"Who's Destiny? And what's going on Hayate?"
"Not now Fate, just bring the girl with you down to the infirmary once everybody's assembled in the infirmary then I'll break the news of what's going on. At least I hope I've pieced everything together right."
"Fine but you better come clean with me or I'll make you rue the day you met me."
Slamming the door in the commander's face, I turned around and looked down at a very scared little girl. I knelt down in front of her so that we were eye to eye.
"It's going to be okay I'll be with you when they give you your check up okay, I won't let them hurt you except for a little pin prick to your arm to take some blood samples."
I could still see the fear in her eyes but she slowly nodded her head yes. We got changed and made our way down to the infirmary. There most of the team had already been assembled we were just waiting for Subaru and Teana. After a few minutes, they finally arrived.
I kept my promise and stayed with Vivio while Shamal gave her the tests. Shamal put the blood work in for rush order and a few minutes, after Subaru and Teana arrived she had the results. We were all waiting to see what Hayate was going to say, but for some reason I was also watching Shamal.
I could see her get pale she almost looked like she wanted to pass out. Passing the results over to Hayate, Hayate's eyes opened wide and the look of total surprise as well her shock was written all over her face.
"Are you sure that this test is right Shamal? I mean she can't have both of them as her parents can she?"
"If she was made like Destiny then yes there is a very good chance that they are both her parents."
"If she's a Bioroid like Destiny does that mean she will have the same defect and the lifecycle as Destinies?"
Sighing and deep in thought she puts her right hand on her chin. "Honestly Hayate I don't know. If I had Destiny here right now I'd be able to do a better mapping of Vivio's genetic code as a Bioroid, but as it stands right now I'm as lost as you are."
It seemed that I wasn't the only one who was lost with the conversation that they were having, as both Subaru and Teana looked as confused as I felt. It even seemed that Vivio knew what was going on which seemed a bit strange to me as she had just entered the picture yesterday.
"Okay enough with the riddles and ignoring us, you said you were going to tell us what was going on. Starting with, where's my Nanoha? Who is this Destiny person? What does Vivio have to do with any of this? And what the hell is a Bioroid?"
"Well to start off with I don't know where Nanoha is, I also don't know where Destiny went to save Nanoha. You all know who Destiny is, she's been with us for quite a few months now, she is the Bioroid of Nanoha I guess you could call her a new type of clone. Moreover, she's been with us since the rescue at the warehouse, it wasn't Nanoha that we had rescued in the warehouse it ended up being the Bioroid Destiny.
As for what Vivio has to do with any of this I'm not 100% sure, I know the answer to that. All I know is that she probably knows exactly where Nanoha and Destiny are, but it's up to her to tell us exactly how we can save both of them. Destiny told me that her time is limited and she planned to save Nanoha before her time was up."
All eyes turned to Vivio she looked from person-to-person finally settling her eyes on me. "Aunt Destiny and Aunt Ali said they were going to save Mama and that I should stay with Papa. Aunt Destiny said that she would take the place of Papa and I to power the ship. Her eyes were so sad when she said it I don't think I'll ever see her again, I am scared that I'll never see Mama or Aunt Ali again either."
I froze at that word it was the nickname that Nanoha and I had given to Alicia. Only Nanoha and I knew that nickname and we're the only ones to call her Ali. Does this mean that Alicia has also been cloned or made into a Bioroid, or could I have done the worst thing in my entire life and ended up abandoning my sister to that monster.
Hayate walked up to Vivio and bent over so that they were face-to-face. "Vivio, do you know who your mama and papa are?"
"Yes I do. Nanoha-mama and Fate-papa are my parents. I was able to meet Nanoha-mama before the bad Doctor took her away from me. That's the same time that Aunt Destiny disappeared and Aunt Ali said that she went to protect Fate-papa.
Aunt Ali was able to get me free a few months after Aunt Destiny disappeared and I've been looking for my Fate-papa and Aunt Destiny as Aunt Ali said they would be together, and that Fate-papa would look like her only her hair would be darker more yellow and her eyes would be more Burgundy red. She described you to a T Fate-papa."
Alicia's POV
After the memory transfer was complete, I made sure that Destiny was all right after she reassured me that she was okay I moved over to get Nanoha out of the stasis tube. Once I have gotten Nanoha out I wrapped her into a blanket and turned around to talk to Destiny but she wasn't there. Where could she have gone? I just hoped she wouldn't get herself into trouble there's no way I'd be able to help her and get Nanoha out of here.
"Ali, my head hurts and my body feels strange almost like I'm not me anymore. What has he done to me Ali?"
"I don't know Nanoha; I haven't been able to find the information on what he was doing to you. The only thing I can tell you is your head hurting is a good thing you're going to start getting your memories back now that you're no longer on that drug.
I need to find a safe place to put you while I look for Destiny; I'm not leaving the ship without both of you. Fate would never forgive me if I let anything happen to you."
With Nanoha cradled in my arms, I made my way to where Destiny and I would meet in seclusion. After making sure, Nanoha was comfortable I went looking for Destiny.
Vivio's POV
After my statement, it seemed that all the adults started talking at once; well all the adults except for Fate-papa she was staring at me. After a short time I felt something brush my mind as if it were a hand, then I heard words inside my head. This isn't the first time I've heard someone speak to me this way.
"Vivio can you hear me?"
"Yes Fate-papa I can."
"Good I need you to tell me how Nanoha and I are your parents."
"The bad Doctor had taken DNA from both of you years ago. As a backup just in case you never came back, this way he could make another who could operate and control the ship. You see without the two of us his plans will never work which is what Aunt Ali has been hoping to accomplish.
What she didn't expect was that Nanoha-mama would be kidnapped and Aunt Destiny would be sent in her place. The three of them had to work quickly to figure out a way to keep you and me safe from the bad Doctor."
"I see so you were created like Destiny and I by science instead of naturally born. I am sorry that your short life has been filled with such pain and agony; I know what it's like."
"It's okay Fate-papa as long as we stay away from the bad Doctor everything will turn out all right."
"I'm sorry Vivio but I can't do that, I love your Nanoha-mama too much. I thought that both Nanoha and my sister Alicia were dead all these years and to find out that they're both alive and in his clutches is just nerve-racking and intolerable. There's no telling what he's doing to them right now and we both know he is capable of doing hideous things to his human experiments."
"If you go Fate-papa then so do I because I want to save the ones I love too; I don't want to lose any of you."
"No Vivio it's too dangerous for you to go let me handle this and I will make sure we all come back safely to the best of my ability."
"No Fate-papa I insist I'm going with you to save Nanoha-mama."
Fate-papa walked up to me standing in front of me she looked deep into my eyes, but then I saw sadness as she placed her hand on my chest and then I knew no more.
Shamal's POV
As everyone was arguing and talking over each other, I noticed that Fate and Vivio were quietly staring at each other. After what seemed like a 15 min. staring contest Fate walked up to Vivio placed her hand on the girl's chest and the next thing I knew the girl went limp in Fate's arms.
Fate gently laid the girl down on the bed and covered her up; turning to me, I could see the determination in her eyes as well as her body language. She was going to save them no matter what.
"Shamal please take care of Vivio for me I'll be back and hopefully I'll have everybody else with me as well."
"Fate are you sure you want to do this alone the team is here to help, all you have to do is ask."
"I can't do that to them these are my demons that I need to put to rest no one else's."
Before anyone else realized it she was gone, she had left the infirmary and disappeared without a trace.
Hayate's POV
'Everything was going to hell in a hand basket; first, one of my team members is kidnapped and replaced with a Bioroid named Destiny. Next Fate and Destiny discover Vivio and bring her back to base, after that Destiny disappears saying that she's on her way to save Nanoha and Alicia, but before she does that, she dumps a bunch of files on me with a lot of information on both my team as well as some other people inside the TSAB.
The files on Fate and Nanoha go in depth on their past together, if we had had this sooner things might've changed and they would've found each other sooner.
Then there Subaru's file;'
The methods of creation of the Combat Cyborg are classified:
Within the TSAB, the technology of cybernetic implants is commonly used to replace lost or damaged organs. However, creation of cyborgs specifically optimized for battle is prohibited by the Bureau, since the degree of body augmentation necessary to produce a Combat Cyborg requires extensive genetic manipulation. On the other hand, the Bureau allows Combat Cyborgs to be reintegrated into the society if they wish so, with their origins remaining a closely guarded secret.
Although the basis for the construction of Combat Cyborgs was developed by Jail Scaglietti 25 years ago, the project was completed and first implemented by another (as of yet unnamed) scientist. Jail Scaglietti and his subordinates refer to the products of this expert's work as Type Zero, which he sees as prototypes for his own Combat Cyborg Program.
Construction of a Combat Cyborg by Jail Scaglietti:
Pure Culture refers to the method where an embryo is created through artificial insemination while using the genetic material of selected individuals (i.e. sperm and egg cells) and then genetically altered while still in its early development stages. This process brings out traits in the resulting individual that would decrease the chances of rejection when she receives cybernetic implants. Therefore, most Combat Cyborgs are created through this method. Type Zero and New Generation are all made in this way.
Clone Culture method differs in that the embryo is produced though cloning. Although it is much more expensive and has lower chances of producing a viable result, this method gives a higher chance of the Combat Cyborg obtaining the same special abilities that the original individual had.
Bioroid Hybrid Culture this method is in the development stage. This method is looking very promising to us. The first and second subjects have had no complications at this time. First subject is only 6 years old and has been growing in a Stasis Tube until recently. There has been no rejection so far. Second subject is still in her Stasis Tube and will come out in three years. First subject is missing and a team has been sent out to retrieve her.
The final product of this process is a living body whose skeleton and muscles are completely replaced with artificial implants, granting them exceptional combat ability, and whose genetic structure is altered significantly to allow this seamless meld of organic tissue and machinery. A special implant unit channels and regulates the cyborg's Linker Core output, presumably converting mana to other forms of energy and powering her internal electronics. The bodies of Combat Cyborgs are grown in Stasis Tubes, during which time they are not aware of themselves but can be implanted with combat skills and relevant knowledge. Biological ages at which Combat Cyborgs are "activated" vary greatly, from under 4-6 years for Type Zero too 4-9 years for the New Generation and 6 years for the Bioroid Hybrid Type One.
List of all known activated Combat Cyborgs to date:
Type Zero's: Ginga and Subaru Nakajima
New Generation: Uno, Due, Tre, Quattro, Cinque, Sein, Sette, Otto, Nove, Dieci, Wendi, Deed
Bioroid Hybrid Type One: Vivio
'That was a surprise I wasn't expecting to find that in Subaru's file, yes the DNA came back that Vivio was Nanoha and Fate's daughter biologically, but now to find out she's also a Bioroid Hybrid Combat Cyborg on top of it all.
Then there is Teana and the mystery behind her brother's murder that she was the prime suspect in the case. Turns out it was a Combat Cyborg named Due and she was never found. I wonder if Teana knows that Subaru is a Combat Cyborg too.
It seems like there's many people connected with this Jail Scaglietti even if they're not aware of it. It seems that Yuuno Scrya's father is the silent partner of Scaglietti's. However, does this mean Yuuno knew that Nanoha had been replaced with Destiny? If it does then he has a lot of answering to do.
Then there's Ambrose he's working for someone but we don't know whom that is just yet. From what I can tell in his file, he seems to be an underground mercenary for hire when it comes to information. This could mean he could be working for anybody in this stage of the game.
This brings me to the Brig. Gen.'s file although he was very careful about what was in it; it has Jail Scaglietti all over it. Then there was also his little stunt he pulled in the infirmary after Fate disappeared.
Flashback
The door to the infirmary slid open walking in was the Brig. Gen. flanked by several military police. Not knowing or understanding why he was there, I walked up to him to find out if there was an unexpected update, which I needed to know about.
"Brig. Gen. what brings you to my team's infirmary?"
"Commander Yagami you and your team are under house arrest as of now. These men will escort your people back to their apartments where they will stay until the internal investigation is over. Your apartments at this time are being ransacked… searched for evidence of treason.
Some very sensitive files have been stolen all of your teams files as well as some other sensitive files that should not have left my file room. Of course, the first suspects will be your team because their files have been taken, if however we do not find those files in your apartments and the investigation proves your team innocent of the crime, then the house arrest will be lifted immediately."
After that we were escorted back to our apartments only to find them truly ransacked, from overturned furniture to broken chairs even the mattresses have been shredded they were very thorough in their search. Thankfully, Destiny told me to hide them well and I did, the files were never found in our possession, but they were found in someone's possession.
End flashback
'Which leads me to wonder why we are still under house arrest, as far as I know they found all the evidence that was needed in a hidden compartment, in Ambrose's apartment? I would love to have seen the look on his face when they found the files in his apartment.
I have a feeling that the Brig. Gen. still wants to keep us out of commission as something big must be about to go down. I'm only grateful that Fate was able to get away and take care of things before all of this went down. At least I hope she was able to get away.'
Nanoha's POV
After Alicia left me, my body started to ache and my head was nothing but a jumbled mass of memories. No matter how hard I tried, I was having a very hard time straightening them out. The only saving grace was there was a song that was running through my mind it was so beautifully sung that it help soothe my aching head and my memories would start to fall into place. I would love to know who that beautiful voice belonged to, but for now that would have to wait.
Alicia said that Destiny was missing and I know Alicia won't leave without her. I have to figure out a way to help them but how. I feel as weak as a newborn kitten, but I have to try. Finding some clothing I put it on it seems to be a bit big in the chest area so I'm assuming this is Alicia's clothing. The more I moved around the stronger that I start to feel but my legs are still weak.
As I was leaning against the wall to steady my legs I felt something that I shouldn't be feeling, the floor and the wall were both vibrating as the engines of the ship were powering up. If Fate and Vivio were not on the ship, then who was powering it and how. Whoever it is that's plugged into the ship as its core power system will have the life sucked out of them if they're not a full-blooded Belkan King. Even Fate and Vivio would end up dying from this monstrosity of a ship.
I shook my head to try and clear it is it was still a bit foggy from all of my memories both past and present. After doing that some memories came to the surface, these must be some of the memories that Destiny created while she was posing as me.
Flashback Memory
"Fate is there something you want to tell us about like say your condition?" Fate had a very confused look on her face because Shamal continued after that. "What I mean is this, do you know if your condition is contagious or not? Because if it's not then I need to know why your blood tests and Nanoha's blood tests are almost exactly the same. In fact Nanoha's is 95% like yours."
As I was trying to wrap my brain around what Shamal had just told Fate, Hayate came walking in with a very concerned look on her face. I could also feel Fate next to me, I could feel her concerned, and a little bit of fear coming from her.
"As far as I know I am the only one with this condition, could he have done this to her while she was with him those few weeks?"
Shamal was shaking her head no with a thoughtful look on her face. "No, but you did say Fate you were giving Nanoha a little bit of your blood when you would feed correct."
Both Fate and I blush at this because the only time that she would feed, was when we would making love and we've been doing that a lot lately. So she nodded her head just gently to answer Shamal's question yes.
"Then the only thing I can think of is that you're slowly turning Nanoha into a vampire like you. Otherwise, there is no other reason for her to start to have the same condition that you have."
Good then my plan is working and once it's time I will take there place and though me the ship will self-destruct and his plans will be destroyed along with the ship.
End Flashback Memory
"No Destiny, you did that all just so you could take Fate and Vivio's place. You idiot we could have done this and nobody would've gotten hurt. I've got to find Ali and we've got to stop Destiny, this ship will kill her."
Fate's POV
I had gotten a vague memory from Vivio's mind as to where this cavern was I know his ship is down here somewhere and when I find it, I will bring him crashing down for good. I continued making my way through the cavern with my eyesight. It was easy to move around obstacles that were in my way.
The deeper, I went the colder it was but then I saw that the cavern was getting lighter I must be getting closer to my destination. I am now able to see the ship well at least part of it. The closer I get to it the more on guard I need to be. Who knows what he has for booby-traps or even security system to prevent unwanted company.
I was 40 feet away from the entrance to the ship. When I felt a presence behind me and I whipped around and almost was cut in half. The woman before me was wearing glasses and had her hair in pigtails that were almost sticking straight out from her head.
"Darn, you move too fast for me. I thought Destiny said that you and the brat weren't going to be needed anymore. Oh well, the Doctor will be happy to know that I've captured you, at least."
"Who says you're going to be capturing me? There are some things I need to take care of and you're in my way."
"Oh, poor baby looks like mama is going to have to teach you how to behave."
She swung the long pole that was behind her back towards my stomach. I moved just in time as a blade came sliding out of the end of the pole, the tip of it caught my shirt and sliced my stomach. Thankfully, the wound wasn't deep, but it hurt like hell.
I had to finish this quickly. I didn't want to have to take the time to deal with this mad woman. I looked around and saw that there were stalagmites and stalactites I could use the stalactites that were growing from the ceiling, but I was going to have to be careful I didn't close off the cavern.
She swung her pole at me again. However, I called forth, my device and was able to stop it before it hit me, but what I didn't realize was that the blade could loosen upon impact and it went right in to my left shoulder. I saw her smile and pulled her weapon back, which ripped the blade out of my body. I went down to one knee, gripping my shoulder as I was in some serious pain as the blade had torn up the muscles and ligaments.
I did a quick patch healing so that I wouldn't bleed to death, but I had to make it fast as she was coming at me again. I waited until she was underneath one of the stalactites and discharged one of my lightning bolts causing it to fall from the ceiling straight towards her. I heard her scream and then it was deathly quiet.
I staggered to my feet and started to make my way towards the ship again, when I had an eerie feeling behind me.
"Where do you think you're going? I'm not done with you yet!"
I turned around and she was staggering out of the rubble, this isn't possible, she should be crushed underneath that pile, but instead she was pushing boulders out of her way, as if they were toys.
Then a low rumble and my head whipped around towards the ship, the engines have started, I had to get aboard before it took off. I didn't have time to play around so, I charged my device and sent a bolt directly to her chest, sending her flying back and to the cavern wall.
Turning around, I ran for the door. As I could see, it was closing, jumping with all of my might. I flew through the door, clipped my boot as I sailed through the door. I crash-landed against the wall the impact jarred my bad shoulder taking my breath away for a few seconds.
I laid there a bit dazed shaking my head trying to clear it; I could feel the ship moving I made it on just in time. Now I had to try to find Nanoha, Ali, and Destiny.
Teana's POV
When we were in the infirmary, we were informed by the general that we were all under house arrest, and that our apartments had been ransacked, although he called it searched for treasonous materials. But that was hours ago that we returned to our ransacked apartments, Subaru and I have tried putting our apartment back together, but she seems to be acting a bit strange.
I was about to ask her what was wrong, when the building was rocked by an explosion. The next thing I knew, Subaru tackled me to the floor covering me as bits, and pieces of the ceiling came down. After the building was done shaking and trembling. She lifted her head up and smiled down at me.
"Are you all right Tea? You weren't hurt were you?"
"No thanks to you, Subaru, other than being a little short of breath from hitting the floor, I'm okay."
"Good I'm glad to hear that. Tea no matter what happens, just know that I've always loved you and I always will no matter what happens. Ahh… Hahaha. Sorry I just wanted you to know."
"Subaru… Idiot." I whispered.
"Everything will be all right Tea, I promise you. I will always protect you."
She then kissed me it wasn't like her other kisses; this was soft, and gentle as if she put her entire heart into this one kiss, so I returned it with all my love. After Subaru pulled away from our kiss she smiled, but the smile never reached her eyes, I was going to ask her what was troubling her. When she gave me a quick kiss and stood up, holding out her hand towards me to help me up.
"We need to find out what's going on, we'll need to find the commander for that."
"Right, follow me."
We made our way out to the hall and there we saw the rest of the team, trying to organize when I noticed a woman walking towards us. For some reason she seemed familiar to me but I couldn't place where I've seen her before. That's when Subaru placed herself in between that woman and us or more exactly, she stepped in front of me.
"Well, well, well, just the group I was hoping to find and exterminate, after all I just finished off the general and his guards my last assignment was to get rid of all of you."
Subaru got into a fighting stance, "Over my dead body are you going to get any of my team especially my partner."
"Where have I heard those words before? Ah, yes that Lanster boy was protecting his little sister, and said those exact same words to me; it was such a pity I had to kill him for nothing."
"You; you're the combat cyborg who murdered my brother? You're one of those disgusting scientific freaks. I hate all of you disgusting scientific freaks I wish none of you had ever been born! Then my brother would still be alive, and I would've lived a normal life."
I saw Subaru's shoulders slumped as if she was defeated by my very own words. Why would she react to the words that I had just said; they were directed towards that combat cyborg who murdered my brother. Not at the woman that I love, my best friend, my partner, she is everything to me.
"HAHAHA… This is just too hilarious! Girl, do you even know who is standing in front of you protecting you? She is a disgusting scientific freak, just as I am; only she's a Type Zero, just like her sister. They were the first ones to be created as combat cyborgs, and she's willing to give up her life to protect you and you hate her. Hahaha."
"Subaru?"
"It's true Tea; I'm a combat cyborg Type Zero, just like my sister Ginga. We were raised by a human family, and they accepted us as we were. When we were partnered up, I wanted to tell you, but Ginga had told me what happened to your brother, so I was afraid to reveal to you that I was also a combat cyborg.
I wanted to prove to you that not all of us are like this murdering bitch in front of me. I'll understand if you want nothing more to do with me after this, but right now I have a job to do and that is to protect the woman I love and my partner.
It's time we end this Due once and for all, because I won't lose to the likes of you. Ginga has her hands full with your other two sisters Tre and Sette that are also here. When I'm done with you I'll go help her out."
"Do you really think an out of date combat cyborg like you could beat a top of the line New Generation? You'll be even easier to beat than that, Lanster boy."
"Don't sell my sister and I short, there are things that our Creator put in us that Scaglietti didn't have access to like she did."
"What morals and a conscience; what a crock?"
"No we have access to The Garden of Time!"
"What? That's impossible, nobody can have access to The Garden of Time it's an impossibility."
"Oh really? Then I guess you wouldn't mind a little trip there, would you?"
A blue triangle formed underneath, Subaru big enough to be underneath all of us.
"Time Dimensional Transfer Activate!"
Destiny's POV
I am almost to the control room where I know the Doctor will be. I've had to stop and take short breathers, as I am still weakened and dizzy from the memory transfer. I can't look weak in front of him or he will not take me seriously.
Once I have gathered myself, I straighten up and walked confidently into the control room; not only the Doctor, but also Uno; his number one cyborg is also here. This may end up being more difficult that I originally planned.
"Well, well, well if it isn't my little Destiny, but what is this you're by yourself; I thought you were supposed to bring, Fate or that little Vivio back with you."
"Yes, master, but there's been a new development that I think you'll be most pleased with."
"Oh, and what exactly would that development be my dear?"
"There is another that can do what they can do and is more than willing to take their place."
"And just who could that be; the only two that have the genetic blood to run and power the ship is either Fate, or Vivio. They are the only two that have the proper blood type to do this."
"Actually, master while I was away to try and manipulate Fate into coming back. I found a way that you do not have to worry about using such inferior beings. I started to drink Fate's blood and over time, it started to change me. I have confirmation from their own, Dr. that Fate's blood has changed me into what she is. So, master, I can now be your vessel for your world domination."
The Doctor looked over at Uno and her eyes squinted as if she was trying to see if I was lying or not.
"If she's lying, the machine will kill her quickly, if not then she will power the ship and your world domination will begin all that much sooner. After all, you have sent three of my sisters to TSBA base already."
"All right Destiny, come right over here and sit on your throne, the ship will do the rest. If you're telling the truth, then you will be able to operate the ship, if not then it will kill you in seconds."
I walk over and sit down, placing my hands on the round spheres waiting for the ship to connect with me. However, I wasn't expecting that straps went around my ankles and wrists to hold me in place and tubes went straight into my neck. Then a pain more excruciating than I have ever felt before flowed through me like hot molten lava.
"AAAAHHHHHHH!"
Subaru's POV
"Now it's just you and me, even if you beat me, you'll never be able to escape from here, and everybody back at base will be safe."
"So it wasn't your intention of having an audience?"
"What do you mean?"
She pointed behind me, I slowly turned my head, and there stood my team, including Tea. Even the little girl, Vivio was standing there, although she looked like she had a guilty face on as if she had done something wrong.
"Subaru, look out!" Hayate screamed.
I turned my attention back to Due, just in time to avoid a fatal attack. Although her claws dug into the front of my shirt, she barely caught my skin. I was able to dodge most of her attacks I'm starting to wear down. I'm also starting to lose blood from the slashes, and gashes she's been able to land.
"How did an obsolete model like you ever hope to win against the New Generation of combat cyborg? You're a joke and you're not even truly worth my time."
"I will fight you to the bitter end, and get the vengeance and justice that I promised my partner, all those years ago."
I went on the offensive and started swinging and throwing punches trying to knock her off balance, but she was a bit too fast for me as she avoided every single one, while laughing. Then I had to go on the defensive and she almost cut my arm off with her blades.
My vision is starting to fail me. Everything started become blurry. I must be losing too much blood and exhaustion has almost overtaken me. When out of the corner of my eye I saw a young woman in black and blue armor with a sideways ponytail walk up and smiled.
"Actually, you're the one who is obsolete and outdated, the moment I breathed air Due. I have had enough of you toying with her. I will finish all three of you off without truly breaking a sweat."
"Who do you think you are to talk to me like that?"
"I don't need to explain myself to something like you. But if you need to know you are no longer the New Generation; I am."
She pulled back one of her hands and a rainbow colored light emanated from it.
"Revolver Spike!"
A beam of rainbow light, when shooting out of her hand as she wept and moved it forward hitting Due square in chest and sent her flying. I looked between the two of them and was floored with what I saw; she practically defeated her in one blow.
Due tried to get up and was having a hard time getting her footing. Once she was standing back up, she went straight for the young girl without a second thought. The girl with a sideways ponytail balled up her fist and punched Due in the stomach while saying.
"Plasma Arm!"
A rainbow colored beam went straight through Due, as she staggered backwards, we could see a gaping hole where her stomach should have been. As she looked back up at the young girl, she collapsed and ceased breathing.
"I'm sorry, Mama, Papa, but it was something that had to be done. Now, to save your sister."
She looked off into the distance towards where I knew Ginga, was fighting Tre, and Sette. A light the same as before started emanating from her hand and I knew she was going to throw an attack from this distance, but if it was going to be a wide area attack. Then Ginga could also be caught in it, so I did the only thing I could think of. I warned my sister through our telepathic link.
"Ginga get down!"
"Divine Buster!"
The powerful beam went shooting a crossed and headed straight for the three; I could see Ginga dived for cover at my warning. Nevertheless, the other two never stood a chance, as the beam of light hit them. After it was over they both fell over, probably dead also.
I was having a hard time standing up at this point and collapsed onto the ground. I could feel someone picked up my head and was crying. The last things I remember was someone calling me an 'idiot' over and over again, then darkness took me away from the pain I was in.
Alicia's POV
After I left Nanoha, I went to look for Destiny. I had no idea where she could've gone. I just know I have a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach. She must be up to something, but what I don't know.
"Nove, Wendi, have you seen Destiny?"
"No, I'm sorry Alicia I haven't." Wendi was shaking her head. "So is it time should I get my sisters together?"
"Yes, let your sisters know it's time to get ready to leave. I just have to find Destiny and then we can all get out of here."
That's when we felt it, the ship started to vibrate, and the engines have started. We looked at each other, not knowing what to think.
"Destiny, said that Fate and Vivio were safe away from here. So how is this possible?"
"I don't know, but we better make haste if we don't get off the ship before it takes off we're stuck on it." Nove said.
"No, we can still get off the ship, there's always the escape pods." I reassured both girls that we were not going to be stuck on the ship.
They both nodded their heads and took off in different directions. I turned around and headed back for Nanoha. Maybe she had an idea of why the ship had started up. Half way back, I ran into the person I was trying to get too.
"Nanoha, what are you doing out of that room?"
"It's Destiny, Alicia, she's the one that's powering up the ship. She somehow was able to drink Fate's blood, which changed her so that she could operate the ship instead of them. She's had this planned the entire time Alicia, she thinks she's expendable."
"That fool; we've got to get to the control room, let's go."
Nanoha looked like she was doing much better than when I left her, so I didn't hesitate to take right off knowing she'd be able to follow me with no problem. We were almost to the control room. When I heard Wendi, complaining to somebody that they shouldn't be on the ship that was the last place she should be.
When we came around the corner, I stopped dead in my tracks the person Wendi, was talking to was none other than my sister, Fate. Wendi went into a panic when she saw us.
"She forced me to bring her to the control room."
Fate looked surprised probably at seeing me as she's thought I was dead all these years. Then her eyes moved from me to Nanoha, who was slightly standing to my left. The next thing I knew, Fate had her arms around Nanoha holding her tight.
"Nanoha, my Nanoha, you're really a live."
Nanoha put her arms around Fate and I could see tears streaming down her face, I didn't want to break up this reunion, but we had to get off the ship and fast. Not only that, but I have to save, Destiny.
"I'm sorry to break this up, but we've got to…"
"AAAAAHHHHHHH! ... AAAAAAHHHHH!"
We all turned to the control room door, where the scream of agony came from; my entire body went cold, as I would know that voice anywhere. Without thinking, my feet started to move. The next thing I knew I was inside the control room.
Strapped into the chair was Destiny, tubes were sticking out of her neck, but what terrified me the most was blood was coming from her eyes, and her nose. Scaglietti and Uno were smiling and enjoying her torture.
"You bastard, how could you do this?" Fate screamed.
This took our element of surprise and flushed it down the toilet. As they, both whipped around and were ready for whatever we threw at them. Nanoha ran past me and went straight for Uno, and Fate headed straight for the Scaglietti. I did the only thing I could do, I ran to Destiny to try and get her off the machine. I put my hands on her face and tilted it up so she could see me. When I saw recognition in her eyes, I smiled as I felt tears slide down my cheeks.
"Why Destiny, why did you do this?"
"I had to; through me the ship will self-destruct and his plans will forever be destroyed."
Her eyes got heavy and then finally closed the only thing holding her head up at this point where my hands as she's lost consciousness. That's when the alarms over head started the self-destruct sequence had been activated.
"All personnel head for life pods self-destruct in 30 min."
"No, this can't be happening! My plans, all of my beautiful plans. How can they be ruined?"
I turned my head, just as I saw Fate, punch him in the gut, and then elbowed him in the back, forcing him to the ground. Then she picked up her foot and brought it down on his spine, I heard the cracking as not only did his spine break, but so did some of his ribs.
I heard someone struggling for breath, so I turned to check on Nanoha, and she had Uno up against the wall with her hand around her throat. Then, with a twist of her hand, she broke her neck and the body slid to the floor.
There was a noise from in front of me and then Destiny's body went limp into my arms. The chair had released her from its grasp; she was no longer connected to the ship. I picked Destiny up bridal style and was amazed, she felt so light. I turned around to face, Nanoha, and Fate. They were both out of breath and panting, Fate was rubbing her left shoulder as if she was in pain from an injury; her shirt was torn, but I didn't see any wounds, even if there was some blood.
"Come on, we need to get to a life pod this way."
I ran out of control room, knowing there were going to be right behind me. The ship, start to shake and shiver. The walls were starting to buckle pieces of the ceiling were starting to fall; fires have started to break out as well. Getting to the life pod was becoming very dangerous.
I heard a groaning sound over my head and looked up as I saw part of the ceiling was about to give out. If we didn't get past it, I didn't know if we would make it to a life pod in time. I felt a hand on my back, which pushed me forward. I went flying with Nanoha right next to me, as we heard the metal come crashing down in a horrifying sound.
"FATE!"
"I'm alright Nanoha, I'm not gonna be able to make it to the same, life pod as you guys, but I will make it off the ship, so wait for me. Wait for me on the shore, and I'll find you."
"No, I'm not leaving you!"
"You're not Nanoha. There's no way I can get through. Just get to a life pod and I'll find you, once we get to shore. Sis make sure, Nanoha goes with you. I will see you both soon."
With that, Fate turned around, ran away, and disappeared amongst the smoke and fire. It was a struggle, but I finally managed to get Nanoha into a life pod with Destiny and myself. As the pod went speeding away from the ship towards the bay below us. I looked outside the window to see how many life pods I could see escape the doomed ship.
I saw three in total besides our own, that crash landed into the water, but I also saw something fall from the center of the ship, which could not have been a life pod it must've been part of the ship breaking apart before the explosion.
We were rescued by some local fisherman when we got aboard their ship. We weren't the only ones they rescued; Cinque, Otto, Wendi, Deed, and Dicci were also on the ship and had been rescued from their pods as well.
No other life pods were found and there were at least three people that were missing, Fate, Nove, and Sein. The TSAB searched the wreckage for three months, but they never found their bodies. This gave me hope that they were still alive somewhere, we just had to try to find them.
Six Months Later
Dear Diary,
The TSAB declared Fate Testarossa to be MIA (Missing In Action). Although there was rumor that she had gone AWOL (Absent With Out Leave) instead, but her team knew better and continues to search for her. I miss you so much, but I know that there is someone else, no two other people that miss you, just as much if not more than I do. Please come home soon Fate.
There was a big shakeup of the command of the TSAB. The new Brig. Gen. was Lindy Harlaown and she cleaned house. Many of the corrupt people within the organization either were let go or prosecuted for their crimes, in connection to Jail Scaglietti and the former Brig. Gen. who was murdered.
Cinque, Otto, Wendi, Deed, and Dicci were put in the brig until their trial. There's a good chance with good behavior, they'll be let off with time served. The maximum I'm guessing they'll get would be five years.
Nanoha and Vivio have learned how to become mother and daughter. Although there still waiting for their third person "Fate-papa" to come back home. Nanoha's brother and sister have become frequent visitors, things have smoothed over between all of them, and they act like a normal family once more.
Destiny was placed in a stasis tube until Shamal can figure out how to save her. I visit the infirmary every day and try and help Shamal figure out how to save the love of my life. The damage that she sustained while powering the ship has put her deterioration into critical condition. The information that Shamal would have need it to save her life; was destroyed with the ship.
Yuuno Scrya's father had deep connections to Scaglietti, he was brought up on charges of manipulation as well as the fact that he knew, Nanoha's true identity and forced adoption and kidnapping were added to his charges. He won't be seeing the light of day for many years to come.
Yuuno Scrya was charged with manipulation of information, as he was the one that hired Ambrose to gather information for him. As Ambrose was found with those missing files that was all connected back to Yuuno Scrya, and he now sits in a cell next to his father.
Hayate made it her personal, vendetta to make sure that The Cloud Knights DNA that was wrongfully taken from them destroyed, so that it could not be used against them in the future. The Knights took Hayate on a trip, but they have not yet returned. I expect that they are taking her to visit the rest of their family.
Is there anyone I have forgotten; oh yes, Teana and Subaru. Subaru was severely injured in The Garden of Time between her sister and Vivio. The group was able to make it back with no problem, but Subaru was badly injured and she is still recovering. Teana has become her personal nursemaid, which has embarrassed Subaru to no end.
There are two things that would make me the happiest woman in the world. My sister is found alive and well, and Shamal finds a way of saving Destiny. However, I fear within my heart, I know that neither one is going to happen anytime soon.
Alicia Testarossa
Authors Notes: Yes, in away I have left you at a cliffhanger, as nobody knows what has happened to Fate or the other two combat cyborgs. The next chapter will actually wrap up this story. It's not going to be an epilogue, but it will be a regular chapter, as soon as it is done, I will post it.
Oh, and the combat cyborg information I got some of that from the Nanoha wiki. Which you can find a link to on my profile under Chronology.
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Well I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter, until next time enjoy the read.
In Love & Light,
Zona Rose };-