Aragami are interesting things, like people they refuse to be wiped away. Always changing always evolving making sure they can stay at the top of the food chain, even if it means devouring one another to get there. Even with this singular drive new species of Aragami were born, ones with special abilities. These new kinds of Aragami were classified as highly dangerous, and given the classification of Psion.

-This data was provided by the Blood Unit Forces to Fenrir HQ and distributed accordingly.

Even they didn't have a lot of information on hand as to what these creatures could do. And even then Cradle was tracking one, it resembled a Chi-you crossed with a Sariel as it seemed rather elegant and had a body of feathers rather than the Chi-you's armored exoskeleton. Unfortunately for Cradle they noticed a Vajra and Prithvi Mata nearby and it's presence could throw them off the course of this new Aragami, the Yan Zhi as it is called.

Tsubaki mulled over how to handle the situation with her team. "Normally I'd send in Lindow and Soma to handle the beast but we still don't know what this new Aragami is capable of." Tsubaki tapped her side as she mulled over her options.

"I can gather data on the Psion." Alisa volunteered. "It will give me a chance to test the waters myself and gather valuable data on the Aragami." She seemed determined.

Tsubaki nodded, "Very well, Neirad you can accompany her, then. I don't like sending my soldiers out alone." She commented.

Neirad scoffed, "Yeah cause sending me to take on four Vajras alone really ate you up inside right? Kanon was at the base that day." He pointed at Tsubaki when she opened her mouth to respond and then she didn't.

Sakuya poked her head into the room, "Sorry to interrupt but a Quadriga has also entered been spotted. It's still roaming around so it may not be a problem, also it might be worth noting that those red clouds are off in the distance." She leaned against the door.

Tsubaki sighed, "Alright change of plans, Neirad you are to handle the Quadriga. Soma and Lindow take out the Vajra and Prithvi Mata. Alisa you are to gather data on the Yan Zhi and if at all possible bring back it's core for study. Also avoid those red clouds at all cost, we still don't know why they have suddenly appeared." Tsubaki looked at each of the men in turn, "Those are your orders, finish them post haste and remember do not get yourselves killed." She promptly left the room ordering Sakuya that she was to be accompanying her.

Soma chuckled to himself as he put his glasses in his coat pocket. "Well at least this will be good exercise." He lifted up his Arc and smiled at it, "I didn't forget about you." He let out a laugh.

Lindow smiled, "I've got an idea last to kill their Aragami buys everyone else dinner?"

Neirad glanced at Soma and the two shrugged, "Just don't buy cheap food when you lose Lindow."

"Making bets again? When are you guys going to grow up?" Alisa entered.

"This is grown. It adds an air of friendly competition. Neirad's going to buy us dinner when he kills his Aragami last." Lindow.

"You mean when you kill yours last." Neirad said in a correcting manner.

Soma laughed, "I just know I'm not losing so…" He approached a motorcycle and took off.

"What an ass…" Lindow pushed Neirad aside and jumped onto one of the motorcycles, "I want a steak!" He shouted as he took off.

"Nei," Alisa got his attention, "Be careful out there okay?"

"Same to you, if you need us don't hesitate. Seriously." Neirad took off on foot, his target being only a few miles away.

Neirad was the last to return from his mission, he sighed, "So I guess I'm buying dinner?" He asked.

Soma shook his head, "Alisa hasn't made it back yet."

"Seriously?"

"Yep, she contacted Tsubaki briefly to tell her that she met with the Blood Unit, but that's about it."

Lindow, who had been on his phone up until this point, stood up. "I'm going to go get her, who's with me?" He asked the others.

Tsubaki's voice cut across the room with a chill, "You'll do no such thing." She looked each of them in the eye. "Stay here and rest, Alisa will be returning shortly. And then we're heading home to the Den."

Neirad shivered, "I forgot how scary your sister can be."

"So did I." Lindow sounded legitimately scared.

They returned to the Den and spoke with Dr. Sakaki first and foremost. Alisa explained that her God Arc was useless against the Psion, doing barely minor damage at the most. She explained that it had the ability to spawn other Aragami, that resembled Ogretails, although these were without cores. She also noted that the Blood Unit had no issues facing this particular Aragami and that their help could prove to be of use in the future.

Dr. Sakaki made a mental note of all this and dismissed the others so he could speak with Tsubaki privately. Lindow went back to Cradle's base to spend time with his wife and son, Alisa went to see Stark and Neirad explored the Den hoping he could find Gina. The Den changed since they had left, the cafeteria had been upgraded into a full on lounge and practically everything had been refurbished. Even the Outer Ghetto had gotten a new wall and improved living conditions.

"Captain? I mean Neirad?" This was undeniably Kota, "What are you doing back here?" He asked with a grin.

"We stopped by to give a report, I think we'll be leaving in the morning though." They shared a hug.

Two more approached, God Eater's Neirad had not seen before a green haired girl and a blonde boy. "Captain Kota." The girl said and Neirad raised his brow, "Can you explain to Emil that using traps is not a cowardly tactic but rather strategic as it gives time to think of a plan of attack depending on what trap is used." She sounded exasperated.

Kota scratched the back of his head, "Come on Erina, Emil. Can't you two go more than a few minutes without getting into an argument about something?" He sighed, "Listen you're never going to improve if you don't explore all your options."

Neirad scoffed, "Says the guy who was using electric rounds on a Vajra for the first three months." It was said under his breath.

"Maybe you want to give them some pointers then wise guy?" Kota lightly punched Neirad in the shoulder.

"Sure I can do that."

Emil asked, "And who might you be sir?"

Kota answered, "That's right, I had forgotten to introduce you. Neirad this is Erina, although you probably remember her." Kota placed his hand on Erina's head, "And this young man here is Emil Von Strasbourg he joined the german branch originally and was transferred here a few months after that. Both are in the first unit under me." He stated.

Neirad's eyes went wide as he recognized Erina, "Little Erina?" He laughed, "Man you grew up." A smile crossed his face. "Listen traps are essential to battle, they can either make or break a long fight. You have to use them properly to stun the Aragami to either get away and heal or to take some much overdue critical spots. Some weaken Aragami cells making their attacks less damaging and others actually blind the beast so you can get to fallen teammates. They are essentially and Kota is a master at using them." The unexpected praise caught Kota by surprise.

Emil spoke up, "But to use such cowardly tactics. How can one face the enemy with that sort of mindset? One must be brave, courageous, and have the strength to die on the battlefield facing down the enemy head on."

Erina slapped herself in the face. "I can't believe this." She muttered. "It's impossible to get through to him captain. Can I join Cradle with you?"

Neirad gave her a confused look, "No." He answered definitively. "If you can't get along with your teammate now then you can't join Cradle. Also I need you here to help protect the Ghetto. You're the front line and once you have that down then maybe you can join up with me. Or you can do what you said you would do and be my boss one day." He held up his pinky with a smile.

"Someone has to watch Kota." Erina laughed.

Kota couldn't help but laugh. "Come on Nei, I'll treat you to some tea." He gave that large Kota Fujiki smile.