Neo Arcadia Strikes

"I see," Issac said on his cell phone. He was talking to one of Neo Arcadia's officers, stationed at their first target, "The virus is attracted by fear, so when High Max gives you the signal I want you to strike as much fear in that area as you can," Issac stopped as the person he was talking to spoke, "I know our methods are extreme, but you saw the data Lynx and High Max collected. We need that virus to power up that," he nodded in approval as the person on the other line spoke, "Good then, I expect good results," he hung up his phone as Lynx Transed In with a smile, "Well, don't you look happy," Issac said.

"I am meow," Lynx said turning to Issac, "I made a friend at school today. She even became my-"

"I hope this friend of yours doesn't hold you back in your duties, Kitty," Issac said in a frank tone that made Lynx disappointed.

"N, no Issac, she won't..." Lynx said looking down in sadness, She was really hoping Issac would be happy for her.

"That's good to hear. Remember, you're there to learn more about the Satella Police and the location of Zero, not make friends," he said seriously.

Lynx sighed, "I know Issac... meow..." she said sadly. Someone Transed In behind her at that moment. It was a large EM Being with bulky black armor that looked really strong, long black hair that went to his waist, blank eyes without pupils, and black thunder bolt shaped markings on his face over his eyes. He walked forward and stood next to Lynx.

"Sir, preparations are complete," the large man said in a monotonous tone.

"Excellent High Max," Issac said with a smile, "I assume that you have the Planet targeted?" he asked.

"Affirmative," High Max said, "All that is required now is the power source."

"Centarus Flame is more than capable of handling that," Issac said, he then noticed Lynx walking off, "Oh, you're leaving?"

"I still have school tomorrow, I need to get my rest meow," Lynx replied softly.

"I see. Well then, High Max and I will take care of the rest," Issac said turning away dismissing Lynx, who sighed to herself and walked off.

"Are you certain of her effeciency," High Max asked looking at Lynx as she walked off.

"Lynx is one of us High Max. She's been with us for years now," Issac explained.

"Perhaps so, but I am concerned whether or not she will be able to carry out her duties effectively, now that she has become a student. One of our members reported seeing her spend an excessive amount of time with a girl with blond hair."

"I see. That must have been that friend she spoke of when she Transed In," Issac said looking up at High Max, "Let her do as she pleases for now. Once this 'friend' starts to interfere with our objective we'll tell Lynx to discontinue relations with her."

"Affirmative," High Max said nodding.

Lynx was in her room lying on her bed thinking about Issac's reaction to her news. It was like he didn't even care. Lynx tried to hide it as much as possible, but it did have her upset a little. She let her Hunter VG materialize in her hand and she looked at Luna's picture again, her smile returning.

"I don't care what Issac thinks," Lynx said, "I'll protect you and complete my mission, Luna," she then turned to her side and went to sleep, dreaming of her special friend.

That morning Luna was walking to school, thinking about the new student, and her new friend. She was really happy that she and Kitty hit it off so well. She didn't even mind how provocativly Kitty dressed, and was actually curious how she dressed when she wasn't in school.

"Sheesh," Xerox said inside Luna's Hunter VG, "You've had that smile on your face ever since you woke up. Are you that happy you and Kitty are friends?"

"It's not just that Xerox," Luna said looking at Xerox in her Hunter, "Kitty and I became Brothers last night, remember?"

"Yeah, I remember, but seriously, what's the big deal? You guys became Brothers; you have tons of those: Bud, Zack, Pat, Sonia, Ace, Dr. Goodal, Solo! I don't even know how you managed that one."

"Sonia forced him," Luna said frankly making Xerox nod, "and becoming Brothers is a major step in a friendship. It means that you and that person trust each other fully, and no matter what will always be friends. You and that person even share secrets, which is loaded on your Hunter VGs," that made Xerox wide eyed.

"S, secret?" Xerox shouted in a worried tone.

"Don't worry, I'm not stupid enough to put down 'I Wave Change into Zero' as my secret," Luna laughed, "I put down my normal secret, that despite my proper demeanor, I actually get insecure easily."

"Oh, I didn't know that," Xerox said a little surprised.

"Well, it was a secret," Luna said rolling her eyes smiling. She then looked over at the corner and saw Bud, Zack, Pat, and Solo talking together. They looked serious, so Luna walked up to them.

"Hey guys, why so serious? It's only World History," Luna joked hoping to lighten the mood. Instead they all turned to her with the same serious expressions.

"Hey Luna," Bud started, "Val just gave us more information on Neo Arcadia pertaining to their objective."

"Really?" Luna asked, now just as serious.

"It isn't much, but we at least know that they're after something called the Nightmare Virus," Zack explained, confusing Luna and Xerox.

"That's a virus I've never heard of," Xerox said.

"That's because it doesn't exist like normal viruses," Solo explained, "This virus is more so an energy. It's only called a virus because of how it affects EM Beings."

"It showed up about a week after you disappeared," Pat continued, "The Satella Police have been investigating it along with Neo Arcadia."

"What I want to know is how it affects EM Beings," Xerox stated.

"It causes them to go insane and attack everything in sight, along with raising their overall power level," Pat explained, shocking Luna and Xerox.

"This sounds serious," Luna stated, but then had to think for a second, "But wait, how does his translate into Neo Arcadia's plan? Last time I checked they wanted to go to war with Planet FM," she stated.

"Who knows," Bud said shrugging his shoulders, "All we know is that whenever a large amount of this virus shows up, Neo Arcadia isn't too far behind."

"So if we spot this virus, we should be on the lookout for Neo Arcadia too?" Luna asked.

"It might be better if you get out of the area," Zack explained, "There's no guaruntee that even Zero can handle being around that virus without going crazy."

Luna looked serious as she thought of that. Sure Zero was strong, but could she handle something that powerful?

In her homeroom class she thought about it for a while silently while she waited for Mr. Shepar to come in. She was shocked out of her daze when someone tapped her on the shoulder. She looked up and saw Kitty standing over her smiling.

"Oh, hey Kitty. How are you?" Luna asked now smiling.

"I'm fine, more than I can say for you though. You look so serious," Kitty said.

"Oh, just personal stuff. Nothing bad," she said, not ready to tell Kitty that she was Zero, and that she was working part time with the Satella Police.

"Okay, but if you need anything you can come to me, alright?" Kitty said.

"I will, thanks Kitty," Luna said happily. What did she do to meet such a sweet person like Kitty? It was almost too good to be true. But it was true, Luna could tell. It was even apparent in Kitty's secret:

"I know I seem really bright and perky, but it's really just a front I put up. To be honest, I'm really lonely and just want a real friend."

Luna knew a lier when she saw one, and Kitty wasn't a lier. Why would she lie about something like that anyway?

Kitty sat down next to Luna and they started talking. While they talked Solo walked into the classroom. He looked over at Kitty and stared at her intently. Kitty looked up at Solo, first in the slightest shock, and then with a similar expression as his.

"Oh, Kitty, this is Solo. Solo, you remember Kitty from yesterday, right?" Luna asked.

"Right, Kitty..." Solo said still looking at Kitty as he sat down on the opposite side of Luna. Kitty looked at Luna with a sort of creeped out expression.

"He's scary," she said in a hushed tone.

"Don't worry, he's like that with most people," Luna explained.

It was now lunchtime, and Luna wasted no time looking for Kitty. She felt bad for neglecting Bud, Zack, and Pat, but she was so excited about Kitty that she wasn't ready to share yet. Besides, the worst thing she could do right now was push Kitty in the middle of a bunch of kids she didn't know. Sure she was outgoing, but she was still the new girl.

After getting her lunch from Ryan she walked over to Kitty's table, unaware of when Ryan pulled out a cell phone.

"Hey, it's me," he said in the phone, "Is it time?" he waited for a response, and actually looked down seriously, "Got it. I'll get right on it," he said hanging up the phone. He then pulled out his Hunter VG and pushed a button on it.

No second later, did all the doors leading outside shut themselves and lock. People were trapped in their classrooms, in the hallways, and even in the cafeteria. The loud slamming alerted Luna and Kitty, who both looked around in shock.

"What's going on?" Kitty asked.

"I don't know," Luna explained.

"Students and faculty of Echo Ridge High," Ryan started as he stood on the counter in the cafeteria, "I'm pleased to announce that you all have been chosen to aid us in our quest. My methods are drastic, yes, but I promise that this is for the greater good. Now, give your fear to Neo Arcadia!" Ryan shouted, shocking Luna to death.

"What? Ryan?" she shouted, shocked that her friend was with Neo Arcadia.

At that moment fires broke out all over the school, and even in he cafeteria. All the students were screaming in terror. Ryan then pulled out his Hunter VG and held it above his head.

"Transcode 078! Centarus Flame!" Ryan was then engulfed in a large flame similar to when Bud Wave Changed into Taurus Fire, only the EM Being that emerged had really long blond hair, and was wearing red torso and shoulder armor, had a red horse's lower body, and a large jousting staff in his right hand, "I am Centarus Flame of Neo Arcadia! Any fools daring enough to try and stop me, I'll be waiting for them in the Cyber Core of the sprinkler system," with that said Centarus Flame disappeared into the Wave World.

"Hey kid," Xerox said in Luna's Hunter VG, "We gotta move too!" he said.

"Right!" Luna said nodding, she then turned to Kitty, "I'm going to try to get in touch with the fire department. Try and get to somewhere safe," Luna said.

"What about you Luna?" Kitty asked, "Will you be okay?"

"I'll be fine Kitty, don't worry," Luna reasured, "As soon as I get in touch with someone I'll find you."

Kitty nodded, "Okay, but be careful Luna!" Kitty said. Luna nodded and ran off. Kitty went behind a vending machine out of sight, "Sorry Luna, but when you look for me you won't find me," Kitty said in sadness. She then looked up seriously and ran off.

Luna went into the kitchen, happy that it was deserted from the fire, "Sorry Kitty, but it'll be a little while before you see me," she said to herself. She then looked around for anybody watching her, and turned to her Hunter VG, "Xerox, it's our turn!"

"Ready when you are, kid!" Xerox said. He then materialized behind Luna getting in position as Luna held up her hand.

"Transcode 666! Zero!" she shouted. Xerox embraced her from behind, and the two of them vanished from the Real World in a red light.