I was going along with the others on our way for the school, while telling them everything that happened earlier.
Ionas: And then i used the blade to cut off the red one's legs, forcing both of the insectbots to retreat.
Lala: Wow, amazing!
Momo: You were very lucky back there. If that new power didn't appear soon-
Ionas: I know! That's why i couldn't believe in my luck! It appeared just in time. I really like it when luck smiles on me.
Nana: Even so, it was too risky to fight someone like that alone. If you were in trouble, why didn't you ask us to help you?
Ionas: And risk your lives just to fight a stronger opponent? Don't think so. I would never risk your safety, just for the sake of MY safety.
Nana: We can fight too! You don't need to fight alone your fights, you know.
Ionas: True. But either way, i don't like the idea of involving you too. But i'll tell you that. If i ever truly need help in a fight, then you can come and help me. But if i don't really need help, you will not interfere. Is that ok with you?
Nana: Fine. At least that's better than nothing, i guess.
Ionas: Do you worry so much about me?
Nana: *Blush* What? Of course not! I just want to kick their butts too for all the trouble they gave us so far!
Ionas: Sure you do. *Snicker*
Like i don't know how much of a tsundere you are.
Celine: Mau!
Before i even notice it, Celine jumped on the top of my head, and sit up there.
Ionas: Let me guess, you wanna see how it is to be really tall?
Celine: Mau!
Momo: Once again, you guessed right. That's what she wanted.
Ionas: Wouldn't be that better if Lala just take her for a flight?
Lala: Well, i wanted to try that once, but Mikan says it is too dangerous to do that.
Ionas: Classic Mikan. Ok then, little Celine, enjoy the ride. But i will put you down when we reach the school, ok?
Celine: Mau!
Ionas: Good girl.
Momo: ... Ok, that precision of his starts to scare me.
~A Few Minute Later~At School~
After reaching the school, i was tasked along with Momo to bring Celine to the infirmary so Mikado can keep an eye on here while me and the others were in our classes.
Ionas: She is all yours, miss Mikado. And as always, we thank you for finding the time to watch her in our busy time.
Mikado: It's nothing.
Momo: See you later, Celine.
Celine: Mau!
Mikado: Oh, before you go, there is something i must talk to you about, Momo, and Ion.
Ionas: What is it?
Mikado: There is someone who just moved in this school. Someone important to Yami.
Momo: Someone important to Yami?
I think i know about who she is talking about. Let's play it smart.
Ionas: Is that new assistant teacher who will replace temporarily our old teacher?
Momo: Eh?
Mikado: Yes. She is called Tearju Lunatique.
Momo: Ion, where have you learned that we will have a new assistant teacher?
Ionas: I heard some people talking about it from afar on our way here. I have good hearing, remember?
And i'm also a really big liar at times.
Ionas: Anyway, what about her?
Mikado explained everything about Tearju, like how much of a big role she was to that organization who created Yami, how they used to live together like mother and daughter before they take her away as a child, and such. {I think you already know the story. I don't need to explain really.}
Ionas: So, she is pretty much Yami's mother since her cells were used for Yami's creation.
Momo: To tell you the truth, i didn't expect to hear all that.
Ionas: Anyway, i'm sure that you didn't just want us to come here and just listen to information about her. Right, miss Mikado?
Mikado: Right. As you can understand, till now those two haven't met yet, because they don't know how they are supposed to act when they actually meet each other at last. I want you to see if you can do anything to help them to get to meet each other once again, so they can have the chance to talk face to face.
Ionas: I see. Then i don't think that i can help you with that.
Mikado: Hm? Why?
Ionas: Yami is WAY too hard when it comes to talking. She will not just listen to whatever someone tells her. Especially if that someone fought her more than once before. And as for Tearju, i'm not sure that i can handle such an awkward and clumsy character. At least not without laughing in her face accidentally. But, i can understand that she might become a target because of her past and her relation with Yami by Mea and her master, so i can just act as a guard like always if i need to.
Mikado: You've got a lot of points there. Ok, you can do that then.
Ionas: Very well, but don't expect me to be around her all the time. I have to protect and my friends as well, you know.
Mikado: I'm sure that you will be there when everyone needs you, so i don't worry. And i guess i can count on you Momo about helping making Yami and Tearju to meet each other?
Momo: I will try to convince Yami to consider about it.
Ionas: Heh. Good luck with that.
*Bell Sound*
Ionas: Time to go to our class. Later, miss Mikado.
Mikado: Take care!
And like that, me and Momo leave from the infirmary, and walk on the way to our classes.
Momo: You know, you may have been till now a total pain, but i'm glad for having you to keep us safe and help us as much as you can when we need to.
Ionas: How come and you talk about something like that now.
Momo: Well, you know, i just wanted to make things clear so you will not think that i hate you after blocking me so many times. Not that much at least.
Ionas: What was that last one?
Momo: Nothing!
I heard what she say, but i don't really care. After all, the reason she hates me is too ridiculous to even bother myself about it. Anyway, after reaching the class, i sit on my seat, and wait for our teacher. After a few minutes, Mr. Honekawa got inside in the class, and approach his desk. Mr. Honekawa seemed to tremble a little more than usual. He informed us that due to his lower back pain, he is going to be replaced by a new assistant teacher until he gets better. The new assistant teacher approaches the teacher's desk to introduce herself.
Tearju: I'm Tearju Lunatique.
Wow, she is just like i remember from the To Love-Ru's episodes. I can certainly say that she looks like a mature Yami. With glasses. Still the same face and hair though. Knowing her character, i bet that i will laugh a lot after the class.
~One School Period Later~
As a teacher, she is pretty much normal, but fortunately not as boring as most of them somehow.
*Bell Sound*
Tearju: Let's stop here for today. Next-
Saruyama: Excuse me, Tearju-Sensei! I have a question!
Tearju: Huh?
Oh boy, it starts.
Saruyama: Are you single?!
Tearju: *Blush* Eh?! I am, but-
The moment she said that, some of the boys in the room became excited, and start to make more questions.
Boy1: Is ther anyone you like?!
Boy2: What are your three sizes?!
Boy3: When is your birthday?!
Tearju: *Sweat Drop* Eh... I...
I'm having hard time keeping my laugher down right now.
Yui: Ho-Hold on there, boys! Stop bothering the teacher!
Girl1: That's right! That's right!
Risa: *Sly Look* It's sexual harassment!
And that was the moment where the boys and the girls got off of their seats and start to yell at each other.
Saruyama: What did you say?! What is wrong with being interested in an older beautiful woman?!
Yui: I won't forgive anything shameless!
Tearju: U-Um... Everyone please calm down. I don't really mi-
The moment she was about to leave her desk to go calm the students, she hits her leg on the side of the desk by accident. After that, she turns around, crouches on the floor, and holds her leg while trembling in pain. Everyone stop yelling at each other the moment that happened, and look at her.
Ionas: *Snicker*
Don't laugh, don't laugh! Not yet at least!
Girl1: S-Sensei?
Girl2: Are you alright?
In response, she turns her head around slowly.
Tearju: Y-Yeah. That didn't hurt.
That one is a really bad liar. When she tried to stand up, she hits her head in the lower part of the board. Everyone were in surprise seeing her hitting herself so clumsily again. After that, she remains crouched, and holds her head in pain.
Yui: Sensei!
Haruna: P-Pull yourself together!
That moment, some of the boys made a dreamy-like face, and start to talk syncronized.
Boys: A blonde klutz with glasses and huge boobs...
Yui: Don't give weird classifications to the teacher!
Ionas: *Hysterical Laugher*
Everyone turn around and look at me the moment i started laughing. The humor in all this was so much, that i fell backward along with my chair, still laughing.
Yui: Ion, show some respect for the teacher!
I quickly get up, and start to approach the teacher's desk.
Ionas: Ok, ok, i know what you're thinking, but you must understand that it is not easy to not laugh when things like that happen. After all-
When i reach the teacher's desk, i go close to Tearju who was still hurting on her head.
Ionas: We are talking about "gold comedy" here! *Snicker*
I said that while pointing at Tearju's blonde hair. I could see that most of the students seemed to try to hold their laughs inside after hearing that. I didn't really expect that they will find it that funny. That moment, i crouch a little on the ground close to Tearju.
Ionas: No offence of course, miss Tearju.
Tearju: I-I don't mind.
Ionas: Nice of you.
Yui: *Sigh*
After all that was over, everyone could start their school free period normally. Most of the students decide to spend some of their time for now inside in the class to talk about the new teacher we suddenly had. As for me, i decided to go for a walk around the school alone for now. Knowing about the episode this day is supposed to be, i don't really need to worry about that Tearju. At least not till the end of school. But even then, nothing to be carefull really. Unless the insectbots show up. But knowing what i did the last time, it might take them one or more days before they show up again. So, this day might actually be a peaceful one.
Saruyama: Hey, Ion!
Ionas: Hm?
I look behind me, and see Saruyama along with three guys approaching me.
Ionas: Oh, hello, how is it going?
Saruyama: You know, the usual. Have you seen that new teacher of ours?
Ionas: I think we all saw her clumsiness just a few minutes ago.
Saruyama: No! I talk about her looks. Those breast are something you would like to dig in for sure!
Ionas: Saruyama, if you are here just to tell me how much you like those kind of things, then please, don't say a thing.
Saruyama: Why? You don't like big breasts? Or maybe-
Ionas: Don't even think about calling me homophile! That's the worst possible lie you can ever tell about me! And you don't want me to get angry with you because of that.
I said that last one in a really serious angry tone.
Saruyama: Whoa, ok, i'm sorry! I didn't know it was that offensive to you!
Ionas: Oh, you have no idea. I've beaten up lots of people because of such a misunderstanding. It was not pretty for them.
The guys were a little disturbed after saying that.
Ionas: Now, as for if i like big bust or not, i don't really have any preference as long as the girl has a good face, body, and most of all, character.
Saruyama: Oh, he searches for the "perfect-type".
I don't really search, i just say what i would like.
Guy1: Hey, you think he will help us reach that place?
Ionas: What place?
Saruyama: Well, we were actually going to ask you if you can help us reach a certain spot somewhere in the school. *Blush* The girl's locker room to be more precise.
Guy2: With your height, it will be child's play to reach and look in there.
Ionas: Forget it! That's wrong on way too many levels. Don't even expect my help for things like that. Later!
After saying that, i turn around and leave them. It's surprising how they EVEN thought about asking someone like me to help them with something like that. You must be a total loser to fall at such a level. I mean, seriously now! Anyway, let's keep walking to see who else i'll meet on the way. Not much time passed, and i've already find Yami, going somewhere with a book.
Ionas: Hey there, Yami!
She turns around, and looks at me.
Yami: Greetings, Ion. Had control of yourself lately?
Ionas: Don't remind me.
It is good that our meeting is not under some kind of battle like the other times for once. Also, i know that normally i would try to talk to her about what Mikado tell me about, but since i found her in my way, why not?
Ionas: So, have you heard the news about the new teacher? By what Mikado said, she is suppose to be your mother if i'm right.
Yami: Just because i was created thanks to her own cells, doesn't really means that she is my mother.
Ionas: Everyone sees things differently, so i will not disagree with you on that one this time. But have you considered meeting that person eventually? Long time has passed since your last meeting, and i mean LONG. Considering that you were just a little girl back there i mean.
Yami: Ion-
Ionas: I know what you are going to say. Don't worry, i'm not planning to bother you more with that. But i will say only this, consider what life she wanted to give you as a child, consider her feelings for you, and most of all, consider forgiving her and yourself for what happened in the past.
Yami: ...
She seems to be thoughtful about it. Better leave her alone now.
Ionas: Anyway, have a good day!
And like that, i left her alone with her thoughts. Hope this will be enough. Wait a minute.
Ionas: What if that changes the story in a way that i am not expecting? What might that cause?
Maybe i should have think about it more carefully. If i'm lucky, nothing bad will happen because of that. Actually, Yami can get really stubborn when it comes to things like that, so maybe nothing will happen at all. She will still need time before she can forgive EVEN herself. I'm worrying myself for nothing. Anyway, i better just keep walking. I wonder who i will find on my way next.
Risa: Well look who we've found!
Ionas: Oh.
I turn around, and see Risa and Mio coming on my way. What a pain!
Ionas: Risa, Mio, i hope you're not here to tease me like the other times, because i don't really want to.
Mio: Nah, we are here to just say hi.
Risa: Anyway, have you seen the-
Ionas: New teacher we have? I was asked the same question from Saruyama already. Let me guess, you're going to comment her big bust as well?
Risa: Well...
Ionas: I knew it. Look, i don't have any interest on listening to lewd conversations. I am a guy, yes, but that still doesn't means that i must be lewd-like like many. So please, do not provoke me with those kind of things. Seriously, just don't.
Mio: Wow, not even Yui would've say it better.
Risa: Are you two dating? Because you really look alike on that.
Ionas: *Sigh* No we are not dating. And to tell you the truth, i don't really think she is a girl i would like to date. She is just too bossy, even for me.
Mio: Hmm, maybe you're right.
Risa: She must start being more sweeter. She will never get a boy if she keeps being so repulsive.
Ionas: Leave her be. She will be fine. You will be surprised about how many guys are being attracted by such girls.
Risa: Really? Ha! I would actually like to see that!
Ionas: Anyway, if you don't mind, i will continue my walk now. See you around, girls.
Risa: Ok, see ya!
Mia: Bye!
And pretty much, i continued my walk around the school. Thankfully, this conversation was not as bad as i thought it will be. Now, who's next to find?
~A Few Minutes Later~
While i was walking, i noticed outside of a window Tearju and Yami talking.
Ionas: It is already time for that scene?
Great, now i sound like i'm playing in a movie. Anyway, after having their little conversation, Yami leaves the place, leaving Tearju alone in tears. If i remember correctly, Yami said in this scene to her that "she is glad that she is alive". Even so, she is still not accepting the whole forgiving thing for both of them. It will still need time for that.
Ionas: Well, at least it's good to know that nothing changed in a bad way. That's a relief.
Kremant: You make it sound like it is a big deal.
After hearing that, Kremants appears beside me out of nowhere.
Kremant: I mean, after all you are going to reach a day where you will not be able to know what will happen in the next "episodes".
He is right on that one. I never actually read the manga.
Ionas: Whatever, it's not like that will stop me or anything. Now, why you are here this time?
Kremant: Just to remind you something.
He gets closer to me, and whispers something in my ear.
Kremant: This world may seems similar to what you used to watch in the old days, but it always has some differences in the real life. This is not the only To Love-Ru-like world, you know. And to make this even more stressful for you, Tearju might actually die this day.
When he said that, i was shocked. That can't be true. No. He is just trying to mess with my head.
Ionas: You're lying. This time, you must!
Kremant: Ok, if that's what you think. But there is a question that needs to be answered. You should even risk not believing, considering that a life might be in danger? And even knowing what danger that is?
Ionas: ...
Kremant: I'll leave you with that thought. *Snicker*
And like that, he disappeared. I think that i understand about what danger he is talking about.
Ionas: Mea.
Normally, as i know from the series, Tearju and Mea just have a little chat close at the end of the episode. But, can it be possible that things will end differently this time. Will Mea truly try to kill Tearju? If Tearju is killed, that might have an awful effect on Yami. Just like Mea's master wants it.
Ionas: ... I better start taking my job seriously. At least till i see that Kremant was not just messing around.
I start to walk at a quick pace, and go to find Tearju to keep an eye on her. Better not tell her about what Kremant told me, just to not worry her. Why must i always get involved to such a stressful matters?
~A Few Minutes Later~
I found her at last. She was along with Lala and Haruna, who seemed to show her around, i guess. At the same time, i could see from a distance Nana and Mea watching her, along with some other students who happen to be there as well. I could see that Mea was looking at Tearju while giving her an empty cold stare. After a few seconds, Mea grabs Nana from her hand, and pull her with her, making her to run away along with her. I am not going to let that girl kill anyone on my watch. Not thinking about it more, i approach Tearju and the other two.
Ionas: Hello there. Showing the new teacher around?
Lala: Oh, hi, Ion!
Haruna: You're right, we are helping Tearju-Sensei to learn the place.
Ionas: Good! Also, apologies again for the laughter i threw at you, miss Tearju.
Tearju: I-It's ok.
Ionas: Anyway, if it is not a big deal, can i accompany you for now. There is pretty much nothing to do right now, and it's boring being alone at the moment.
Tearju: S-Sure, no problem.
This one is WAY too shy. It's a surprise how she was able to survive on her own till now.
Guy1: Look at him. Talking so casually to her.
Guy2: If i was that tall, i would have that much confidence as well.
Guy3: That's so unfair. Just because he is tall.
They may whispering, but i can still hear them well enough. And i don't like the reason they talk about! I turn around and go close to them.
Ionas: Listen here, you!
After saying that so suddenly, they've got startled.
Ionas: Being tall is not that nice, you know! Do you have any idea how often i hear comments about my height behind my back? ALWAYS!
The guys start to get scared by my outrage.
Haruna: I-Ion, calm down!
Ionas: Not yet! Now you three listen carefully. If i ever hear that you commented my height for a stupid reason, i will put you down, and stomp you like cockroaches!
Guy1, 2 and 3: W-We are sorry!
Ionas: Good. Oh, and just so you know, i have no interest in older women. So don't think that i will actually do something with her.
Tearju: *Blush* E-Eh?!
Guy1, 2, and 3: ...
I left them all speechless for some reason. Why? It was not really that strange what i said. I turn around again and go close to the other three.
Ionas: Now that that is over, can we move on?
Haruna: O-Ok.
And like that, we started walking around the school together, showing Tearju the school.
Tearju: If i remember well, your name is Ionas, right?
Ionas: Just call me Ion for short.
Tearju: O-Ok then, Ion. Mikado told me about you and how you ended up here. It must be hard for you being so far away from home.
Ionas: Not so much anymore.
Tearju: I-I see. Mikado also told me about your mission.
Haruna: Huh? Mission? What mission?
Ionas: She talks about those robots, Haruna.
Haruna: Oh.
What she doesn't knows is that i was tasked with the protection of the three princesses as well. But i better not bring that up, just to be sure.
Tearju: It is pretty brave of you to deal with them and protect the others.
Ionas: Just common sense. Since i can protect myself, why not the others too?
Tearju: That makes sence, i guess. Are you not afraid?
Ionas: Only about losing what i protect. Because without those i care about, i'm pretty much alone. You can imagine how awful that feeling is, right?
Tearju: You have no idea...
*Bell Sound*
Lala: Ahh, it's time for class already? We still didn't show you the whole school.
Tearju: *Sweat Drop* I-It's ok, you can show me the rest in the next free period if you want.
Lala: Ok!
I really feel uneasy every time i see Lala acting like a child. So much intelligence and she is still a child in heart. I can't understand the logic here.
~After The Next School Period~
Ok, the second school period is over. Back to my duty!
Yui: Hey, Ion.
Ionas: Hm?
I see Yui approaching me on my desk. I wonder what she wants.
Ionas: Need something, Yui?
Yui: I feel a little uncomfortable asking this... But can you help me carry a few things?
Ionas: ... To tell you the truth, i never expected you to ask for help when it comes to your school duties.
Yui: I know, but somehow the list with what i have to do suddenly became too crowded. And it will take me too long to finish it on my own. So, do you have some time to help me.
Normally i would stick in my own duty since someone is in danger, but thinking about it more carefully, in the episode Tearju will encounter Mea after school. I don't think that she would try to kill her considering how many people are in the school at the moment, so...
Ionas: Sure, no problem.
Yui: I knew i could count on you. Follow me. We have much to do.
And like that, we left from the class, and start following the list with what we need to do. One is sure, it was WAY more crowded than i thought.
~Minutes Later~
We are almost finished with the list. Finaly, i guess. Seriously, how come and they assigned Yui with so many things to do? I don't think that that is supposed to be her normal routine. Anyway, after bringing a few last pieces of paper from one place to another in school, our job was at last done.
Yui: And with that, we are finished.
Ionas: That took us some time.
Yui: Thank you for helping me finish this. I'm not sure if i could get this done by myself in time.
Ionas: It was nothing. Happy to help. Say, how much time is left?
Yui: I believe we have at least ten minutes before the bell rings.
Ionas: Well, in this case, you wanna walk around a little together in our free period?
Yui: I'm sorry, Ion, i still have a few more things to do.
Ionas: Really? Well, then that means that you still want some help?
Yui: Not really. I can do those on my own. Anyway, thanks again for helping me.
Ionas: I told you, it was nothing. Just make sure to take some more rest after such works, ok?
Yui: Well, i'll try. See you, Ion.
Ionas: Bye.
And like that, Yui left to go to her duties.
Ionas: That girl needs to chill a little. She is way too workaholic.
Wait. Tearju! I forgot! I must go see if everything is ok! I quickly run around, searching for Tearju, and see if she is still alive. After a few minutes, i finally find her along with Lala and Haruna again, showing her the rest of the school.
Ionas: It seems that everything is ok.
*Bell Sound*
Ionas: Oh come on, i didn't even find the time to rest even for a moment! *Sigh*
Just great. Anyway, back to the class.
~After The Next School Period~
That was a tiring period. Well, back to my duty! Again! Just before i even get up from my seat, i feel i hand grabing my shoulder.
Ren: Ion, can you come with me for a moment? I want to ask you about something privately.
That sounded quite serious. I don't think that this will take that long, so i guess that Tearju will be fine without me for now.
Ionas: Ok, lead the way.
And like that, i followed Ren, until we reached the school's rooftop. In a way i knew that this will be the place of our meeting.
Ionas: So, what you wanted to ask about?
Ren: It's about those insectbots.
Ionas: Where did you-
Ren: Momo told me and Run about them a few days ago.
That girl has a big mouth! Need to talk to her about it later.
Ren: I know that they are here for Lala. I can't allow them to lay a finger on her after hearing what they are planning to do!
Ionas: They are after her sisters too, you know! Don't just focus on Lala because you like her!
Ren: You're right, i'm sorry. Anyway, the point is that i want to help you fight those insectbots together, so we can save them all from the terror they are planning to bring.
Ionas: I appreciate the fact that you want to help, but i must deny it.
Ren: What? Why?
Ionas: Don't take this the wrong way. I know how strong you are, but you must understand that this is not just kicking a punk's butt. The insectbots are not just strong, they are cunning as well. And they didn't show every trick that they hide yet, making them more dangerous that you might think. It's enough that i accepted the princesses's help in case i can't fight the insectbots alone, but i will not accept bringing more people to risk their lives in a fight like that.
Ren: But i can help! I'm not just a simple human, you know. I can deal with a bunch of robots without problem.
Ionas: You don't give up, eh? Ok, in that case i will put you in a test. If you are able to withstand what am i going to throw at you, then i will let you help us.
Ren: Really? Ok then, bring it on!
Ionas: But, if you are not able to deal with it, then you must respect my decision. Am i understandable?
Ren: Very well. But just so you know, i am not going to fall so easi-
Before he finish that sentence, i use my electric palm to throw electricity at him from distance, hitting him, and making him to fall down on the floor paralyzed.
Ionas: Like no one saw that coming.
I approach him, and look at him. I see that he still has his consciousness, but he can only move his eyes and mouth.
Ren: Wha-What happened? I can't move!
Ionas: That was my electric palm. It paralyzes anything it touches. A normal human would have fall completely unconcious because of that. But seeing that are still conscious after that, shows that you are definitely more resistant than a human. Still, not enough to deal with the insectbots.
Ren: What that has to do with those robots?
Ionas: They have guns that throw something they call stun shot. If it touches you, you are paralyzed immediatelly. So think of it this way. What would happen to you now, if i was an army of insectbots that paralyzed you with stun shots?
Ren: ... I think i understand your point here. If i can't withstand something like that, then how i can protect the Lala and her sisters?
Ionas: *Sigh* Look, i will tell you something. If you want, i can allow you to help us.
Ren: R-Really? But i was not able to pass your test.
Ionas: It doesn't matter. A strong ally is important. You can still help us if you want to. But only if you promise that you will do it only if i am not able to help. Agree or disagree?
Ren: Agree. Thank you for giving me the chance.
Ionas: No problem.
I just hope i will not regret this.
Ren: Huh? Behind you!
The moment he told me that, i grow a bone blade out of one of my forearms, and quickly turn around using the blade to block an incoming attack from the side. Then immediately, by pushing the weapon of the attacker away, i bring my other hand forward to use the electric palm on the person, but stop just in time as soon as i realize who i was facing. It was Rin who tried to strike me with her bamboo sword.
Ionas: You? What the-
Before i finish that sentence, someone jumps on my back, and grabs me tightly, locking my arms at my sides by that way. When i turn my head around a little, i see that the one who was holding me was Aya.
Aya: I got him!
I don't know what is going on, but if those two are here then that means-
Saki: *Rich Girl's Laugh*
Yep, Saki is here as well. Also, i hate that laugh so much!
Saki: It looks like we caught you just in time. One of the teachers was complaining about your threatening behavior lately, and told us that if we find one more proof that you are a danger to the students here, then we can kick you out of this schools.
Excuse me?!
Saki: And by the look of the poor guy down there, i think that's enough of a proof.
Ren: But i-
Saki: Hush you, i am trying to have a moment of triumph here.
That rude and arrogant little bitc-
Saki: Anyway, now that that is over, girls, tie him up and move him to the teacher's office. He will do the rest.
Rin and Aya: Yes, Saki-Sama!
Rin takes out a rope and prepares to tie me while Aya is holding me in place. Yeah, i'm not going to let them do that. After moving my bone blade inside in my arm again, i grab with both my hands Aya's arms, release myself from her grip by moving her away, and then throw her at Rin, hitting them both, and making them to fall down on the floor together.
Ionas: I am going nowhere. If that teacher wants so much to kick me out of the school, then HE can come to tell me that.
Saki: He is not the only. What you did to us a few days ago was really embarrassing! And now that we have the chance to get rid of you, we want to have the opportunity to ensure that!
Ionas: Oh come on, that was an accident! And i already said that i'm sorry! Seriously, you rich people are satisfied with nothing!
Saki: Girls, get up already and finish the job!
Rin and Aya: Right away, Saki-Sama!
The other two get up, and prepare to fight me. What a pain!
Nana: What is going on here?
We look at the rooftop's door, and see Nana approaching us.
Saki: Do you mind? We were about to capture this guy so we can kick him out of this school afterward.
Nana: ... Huh?
Ionas: It seems that a teacher sees me as a "threat" for this school and allowed to those three to bring me to him so he can pretty much expel me.
Nana: What?! Ok, now that's ridiculous! I know that Ion was not himself sometimes during the school, but he is not really that much of a threat.
Saki: That teacher says otherwise. He told us that he sent many to the infirmary already.
Ionas: Whoa! Wait a second, i only sent you three and one other guy to the infirmary, and no one else after my arrival here.
Saki: Say that to the teacher!
After saying that, Rin and Aya were approaching me slowly and carefully, ready to tie me up with ropes.
Nana: Are you an idiot? If you really kick him out of this school, then those robots will certainly start attacking here again!
Saki: Robots? You mean like the one i heard that was attacking to this school some days ago? I thought it was one of Lala's strange constructions again.
Ionas: Not really. Let me tell me explain what is going on.
I explained everything i know till now about the insectbots and their purpose.
Rin: So they are after Lala and her sisters.
Ionas: And if they capture them, then not only their world, but this one as well will be doomed.
Saki: Great, just great! Once again, our planet is in danger because Lala is the center of attention. And you say that only HE is our defence against them?
Nana: Well, if you count Yami too, then he is not the only. The point is, that we need every help we can get to be safe from those robots.
Ionas: Look, Saki, i know that we have our differences, but we need to stop fighting each other, so we can focus on dealing with the real threat that might watching us even now. So, truce?
Saki: ... *Sigh* Fine. I will not try to kick you out of the school for the time being.
Well, that's good enough for me.
Ren: Umm, i don't like interrupting, but how long the paralyze takes to wear off?
Oops. I totally forgot about him.
~A Few Minutes Later~
Due to the paralyze thing, i had to carry Ren to the infirmary so he can rest there till the effect wears off. Nana was coming along.
Ionas: Thankfully my electric palm is not lethal. By the way, thanks for getting me out of the difficult situation, Nana. You came just in time.
Nana: You're welcome. Now, can you tell me why you used that palm thing on Ren?
Ionas: Let's just say that he wanted to be test on something. It didn't go that well, but neither bad.
Nana: Right...
Ionas: Anyway, how much time is left before the bell rings?
Nana: We are still in the beginning, so a lot.
Ionas: Nice!
After finally delivering Ren in the infirmary, we leave the room, and close the door behind us.
Ionas: Ok, back to what i was doing! See ya, Nana!
Nana: Wait! Why in such a hurry?
Ionas: Well, i-
Nana: Don't tell me that you started with the training on the rooftop again.
Ionas: No, but-
Nana: Forget it! You will come with me.
Ionas: Eh? Why?
Nana: Because Mea is busy and i have nothing to do at the moment. So you will keep me company.
From one difficult situation to another. I need to keep an eye and on Tearju, so i can assure that she will be safe from Mea! I have no time for this now!
Nana: You are not going to just leave me alone, are you?
Ionas: ...
Having no much of a choice, i ended up spending the rest of my free school period with Nana, ignoring once again my duty. I hope this will not end badly for Tearju.
~After The Next School Period~Again~
Stress. Stress! I have a lot of it right now! I keep leaving Tearju in her luck because of the distractions that people bring to me today. This time, i need to focus on my duty. No more distractions! I get up from my seat, and prepare to go at the teacher's desk, so i can accompany Tearju around, making sure that Mea will not harm her so easily. As soon as i get up, i notice that Tearju is not in the class.
Ionas: Where did she...
Yui: Is something wrong, Ion?
I notice Yui beside me.
Yui: You seem troubled.
Ionas: Where is miss Tearju? She was there just a second ago.
Yui: Huh? What are you talking about? She left five minutes ago.
Ionas: Wha-
It seems that because of my stress, i lost the sense of time for a moment. Darn!
Ionas: Need to hurry!
And like that, i quickly get out of the class, and start to run around the school like crazy, trying to find Tearju.
~Minutes Later~
I stopped somewhere outside of the building, gasping for breath after all that running. I must have searched every corner of the inside of this school, and still no sign of Tearju.
Ionas: Why can't i find her? Normally it wouldn't be that hard to find her after so much searching! Unless...
A thought came to my mind which tells me that Mea might have taken care of Tearju, and made sure to dispose the body already.
Ionas: No, no, no, no, no, no-
?: NO!
Ok, that last "no" was not mine. I heard the voice coming around of this corner. When i look behind of it, i see Run down on the ground, having the wall behind her, and two guys standing in front of her.
Run: Leave me alone!
?1: Not going to happen, girl!
?2: You are going to like what is coming in the end anyway.
Abusers again? Seriously, i lost count of how many i found till now those days. I start to approach the two guys from behind, somehow able to go unoticed.
?2: Just stay still, and we promise to end this quickly.
After reaching them, i grab them both from their necks, lift them off the ground, and with a swift move, i knock their heads into each other, dropping the guys unconscious on the ground.
Ionas: I always wanted to try that.
Run: Ion?
Ionas: You ok?
Run: I-I'm fine. Thanks for helping me.
I give her my hand, and help her to stand.
Ionas: You're welcome. But seriously though, how you ended up in such a situation?
Run: I received a message in my phone that was telling me to come here.
Ionas: And you accepted just like that because...
Run: Well, i thought it was the manager that wants me for a filming. I don't really have his name in his number, so i confused it as his since he is the only in my phone without a name.
Ionas: ...*Facepalm*
OK! That must be the stupidest reason to fall into a trap like that, that i ever heard, TILL NOW! Ok, ok, chill out, dude.
Ionas: *Sigh* Run, i think you better place a name in your manager's phone number. You don't want to fall for such a trick again, right?
Run: Right... Sorry for the trouble.
Ionas: Just be careful from now on. Many would like to have their way with an idol like yourself.
Run: I know. So, what are you doing here in the first place?
Ionas: Oh, i was just searching for...
I just remembered why i came here for!
Ionas: Darn!
Run: Huh?
Ionas: Sorry, no time to talk! Need to hurry!
And like that, i started once again running around the school, hoping that Mea didn't kill Tearju yet.
Run: Well, that was strange. Anyway, time to call the police to come and take those...
Run notices that the two guys have dissapeared from the area.
Run: ... Two. Where did they go?
While Run was looking around, Kremant was at the top of a closeby building, holding the two abusers in his hands.
Kremant: *Evil Laugh*
While he was laughing, Kremant was squeezing their necks with his hands. The moment the scene turns black, a loud cracking and splashing can be heard.
~After The School~
When the school ended, Momo called Tearju along with me and Rito on the rooftop, so we can ask her information about Mea and her master. Not that i really need to know what i already know, but i need to keep pretending that i still know nothing too much so they will not suspect me. I still can't believe that i was unable to keep an eye on Tearju for even a minute the last hours. At least, it's good to know that she is still alive.
Momo: So even you don't know about Mea-San or her master, Tearju-Sensei?
Tearju: Yeah. I don't know details of every project that was ongoing back when i was still in the organization. But... I believe that the girl named Kurosaki Mea is indeed the second generation weapon based on Yami-Chan's development data. Mass production of trans weapons... That was supposedly the organization's ultimate goal. As for her master, i can only speculate at this point. He or she could very well be a surviving researcher...
Rito: That's true... We have yet to see what the person even looks like.
And i have forgoten the morph of the shadowy figure from the episodes. But i'm still pretty sure that it's a she.
Tearju: I'm sorry that i can't be much of a help.
Momo: That's not true. Just having you here is reassuring. Which is why, i'm giving you these to protect yourself.
By saying that, Momo opens her palm in front of Tearju, showing here some seeds.
Tearju: What are those?
Momo: Dazuul seeds. When you throw them on the ground, they'll grow rapidly, coil around your opponents body, and restrict their movement. Additionaly i have improved them so that they will emit a signal and call for me when the sprout. So i'll come right away if anything happens. Mea's master might try to do something to you, so please hold on to them to be on the safe side.
Tearju: Thank you. I'm so happy, Momo-Chan. That she has such reliable friend like you. (She is talking about Yami.)
I wouldn't really call someone like Momo "reliable ".
Momo: Yami-San is the one who asked me to do this.
Tearju: She did?
Momo: She is really... Not upfront with her feelings.
Tearju: I see.
If i'm right, this little chatting is over. It was about time! Sometimes even I get tired of hearing the exact same things, and watching the same episodes again and again. Anyway, after that was over, Tearju, Momo, and Rito left the rooftop. As for me, i decided to tell to Momo and Rito that i need to do a few more things before i leave the school, and that i will come home later.
Ionas: ... *Eye Twitch*
This is one of the most stressful days i ever had till now. I really need to focus so i will not lose my mind again. And the fact that i am getting closer to the part where Mea makes her move doesn't make this easier! I need to get ready to face her. Before it's too late for Tearju.
?: *Evil Snickering*
Ionas: Huh?
The moment i heard that sound, i start to look around. But i see no one.
Ionas: Don't tell me that i lost my mind already.
Focus, dude!
Ionas: Ok, i spent enough time up here. Time to get finally back to my duty.
And like that, i leave the rooftop behind me, and go meet Tearju in our class where she is supposed to be at the moment. While i was walking through the hallway, i met on my way Yui.
Ionas: Oh, hey there, Yui.
Yui: Hi, Ion.
Ionas: Leaving "so soon"?
Yui: And what is that supposed to mean exactly?
Ionas: Nothing really.
I mean, other than sarcastically saying that you work too much in school.
Ionas: Anyway, is miss Tearju still in class?
Yui: Yeah, she is preparing to leave as well. Why you ask?
Ionas: ...
I just remembered the scene. Tearju must have encountered Mea by now!
Ionas: I got to go! Don't worry, nothing shameless! Bye!
And without wasting more time talking, i started running on my way for the class, leaving behind me a confused Yui. While running, i see Oshizu going inside in our class, where Tearju is supposed to be.
Ionas: Oh! It started!
When i finally reach the class's door, i look inside and see that Oshizu is using her telekinesis to stop Mea movements. Tearju was standing close to her desk, watching surprised.
Oshizu: I'm constricting your clothe's with my willpower. If you try to move by force, your clothes will rip and you'll be embarrassed!
Ionas: *Facepalm* Really now, Oshizu? That was your best idea?
Oshizu: Eh? Ion? You are here too?
Mea: Oh, Ion-Senpai is here as well!
I'm starting to wonder what is worse. Having Kremant annoying the hell out of me most of the time, or hearing Mea calling me senpai again and again? That moment, Mea tries to move by force, and her clothes are ripped appart due to the telekinesis's constriction.
Mea: Wah~ They really did get all torn apart!
While i was looking a little away, Oshizu seemed surprised.
Mea: But, Murasame-Senpai, did you really thing that would be enough to make me take orders from you?
After saying that, her ripped clothes start to reform themselfs on Mea, turing into a black Gothic-like suit, similar to what Yami wears. Now both Oshizu and Tearju were surprised.
Ionas: Of course she can do that. Didn't you know?
Oshizu that moment, goes in front of Tearju, facing Mea.
Oshizu: I-If that's how it's gonna be, i'll bind your actual body without holding back!
Mea: It's been a long time since someone showed any hostility toward me. How wonderful!
The moment she said that, her long ponytail turns into a three clawed hand, and prepares to attack with it by thrusting toward Oshizu. Before anyone could do a movement, i jump in front of Mea, grab her clawed ponytail, stopping her attempt to attack, and then by letting it free, i quickly use my force palm on her, throwing her by that way on the wall behind her, and making her to fall down on the floor after hitting there.
Oshizu: I-Ion?
Ionas: ...
I don't know how to say this, but i was really frustrated at the moment.
Mea: So, you decided to get in the fight as well, Ion-Senpai?
Mea gets up and looks at me with a smile.
Mea: This days gets better!
Ionas: ... Mea?
Mea: Yes?
Ionas: Do you have any idea how stressful this day today was for me? Way more than it should be.
Mea: Huh?
Ionas: And all that because i was trying to find time to keep an eye on this blonde woman who is standing behind me, because i was tasked with the duty to protect her in case you decide to try and kill her. I was not really able to do that today due to the distractions that friends and students were bringing at me in every single free period of this school today. Considering that, i am not just going to let you kill her after so much stress i've been through, all this day!
By saying that, i use my Skeletal Constructs power to create in both my arms two long blades.
Mea: Ooohh, so you really ARE serious about it, huh? Nice! But i'm afraid that there is not really much you can do about it. If i want to, i can just kill her where she stands without much effort. And you, will not be able to do a thing. *Snicker*
Ionas: *Eye Twitch*
Thinking about how much i've been through this day just to find and protect Tearju, and thinking how can all that effort of mine go to waste just like that because of her, makes me... Makes me want to...
Mea: Hm? Is something wrong with your eye, Ion-Senpai?
Oshizu: Eh?
{Oshizu's POV}
While i was trying to understand what she meant by that, suddenly, Ion's body started to fill with small horns. On his arms, on his legs, on his back, everywhere on his body. And his skin was starting to fill with red colored scales, while his teeth became sharp.
Ionas: *The Eyes become red and their pupils shrink in size* If you dare to kill her, I WILL KILL YOU!
That deep monstrous voice gave me chills. Wait, if i remember well, Momo told us that if Ion get too angry, he will transform into an out of control monster. Is that what is happening now?
Mea: So, you are starting to transform like that time, huh? This will be even more fun than i thought!
Ionas: *Growl*
Ion's body keeps acting in a weird matter. It is not done transforming yet.
Oshizu: That's not good. If this continues, he-
Tearju: S-Stop it, both of you!
The moment Tearju decides to run toward them, she accidentally trips on my leg, and falls down on the floor.
Oshizu: Sensei!
One second after that, and out of nowhere, plant vines appeared from below her. What?! (Oshizu was not informed about Momo's seeds i guess) And then, the vines came at me, grabbing me in different places. (Let's not be so precise on this one. We all know how the scene goes after all.) Meanwhile, Ion and Mea notice what is going on to us, and were looking confused at the start.
Ionas: ... Heh.
Oshizu: Eh?
Ionas: *Hysterical Laugher*
All of a sudden, Ion started laughing like a maniac while looking at us for some reason. So much, that he fell on his back, still laughing on the floor.
Ionas: *Hysterical Laugher* This scene is too much! What kind of idiot you must be to fall to your own trap like that?! *Hysterical Laugher*
That's why he laughs?! That's not even supposed to be funny!
~A Few Minutes Later~
{Momo's POV}
After getting the signal from the seeds that i gave to Tearju-Sensei, Me and Rito run back to the school, while carrying Celine along with us.
Momo: We must hurry before it's too late! Who knows what is happening there!
When we finally reach our class, the location of the signal, we went quickly inside.
Momo: Tearju-Sensei!
What we saw left us speechless. We saw Tearju-Sensei and Oshizu being wrapped in different places by the vines of the plant's seeds i gave to her.
Tearju: N-No...
Oshizu: D-Don't look!
Rito: What the hell happened here?!
Tearju: The seeds sprouted when i fell over!
Is she as clumsy as Rito-San?!
Ionas: *Laughing* The look on your faces! I can't stop laughing! *Laughing*
That moment we noticed Ion on the floor, laughing uncontrollably. (He was back to normal when they appeared.)
Momo: Ion, why are you-
Before i finish that sentence, Celine suddenly jumps of Rito's arms, and lands on Tearju- Sensei. Then, she tries to drink from one of her exposed breasts.
Tearju: D-Don't suck on it!
Rito: Celine!
Ionas: ... *Hysterical Laugher*
Great, now he laughs even louder. Also i better untie those two.
Momo: I'll untie the vines now!
And like that, i approached, and start to untie Tearju-Sensei first, after of course i take Celine off her.
Mea: *Laugh* What an amusing sight!
While i was untying Tearju-Sensei, we notice Mea standing on one of the desks beside us.
Rito: Mea! Why are you here? Are you coming after Tearju-Sensei?
Mea: Don't get the wrong idea, Senpai. I just wanted to check out what kind of person Tearju is. It was Murasame-Senpai who started the fight. Well, Ion too, but when things started to get interesting when he was transforming, that happens.
Ionas: *Laugh* Ok... Ok, i think i'm fine now. What a laugh.
So his laugher helped him to turn back to normal? That's actually a good information to know in case it happens again.
Mea: "Show no mercy to those who show hostility". That's what master Nemesis taught me.
Rito: Master Nemesis?
When i finally untied Tearju-Sensei, she approached a little Mea.
Tearju: I remember hearing that name. Project Nemesis. (Ok, enough "known talking" already! This takes too much to finish and we are not here to hear what we saw in the anime and manga! Let's skip this part!)
{Ion's POV}
After a long talk, and a somewhat lewd and funny moment, Mea walked close to window.
Mea: So you see, hearts aren't so easy sway. That's why Momo-Chan is having such a hard time with you, Rito-Senpai.
When she said that, Momo looked at her a little offended by her comment. What a funny face! After saying that, Mea jumps on the windows frame.
Mea: So, i'm going to continue master's teachings. If you are ok with that, then stay friends with me, Rito-Senpai, Ion-Senpai, Momo-Chan, and you too, Tearju-Sensei.
By saying that, her clothes changed back to her school uniform.
Mea: Oh, and Ion-Senpai?
Ionas: Hm?
Mea: I look forward for your transformation next time it happens.
And like that, she jumped off the window, and flew away.
Ionas: Wait, so if she was not really here to kill Tearju, then why Kremant said-
That's the moment i understood, that what he said to me back there was all just an act to confuse me.
Ionas: ... Kremant!
At the moment, in the shadow zone, Kremant could be seen laughing at the moment. Back at where we were, Ion was angry because of it.
Momo: One question. Why are you still on the floor, Ion?
With all that laugher i forgot to get up.
Oshizu: Um...
The moment we hear that, we notice Oshizu still being warped by the plant's vines, while her soul was out of it.
Oshizu: H-Help me too please.
They totally forgot to untie her too! Poor girl.
~A Few Minutes Later~
After all that was over, me, Rito, Momo, and Celine started walking on our way for home.
Ionas: I still can't believe that i've been fooled like that! So much stress for no reason at all! That big fat liar!
Kremant: Firstly, i'm not fat.
Kremant appeared out of nowhere, in front of us.
Rito: Whoa!
Come on, Rito, like we didn't see him appearing like that again and again.
Kremant: And secondly, when did i lie to you?
Ionas: You told me that Tearju will actually die this day!
Kremant: I said that she MIGHT actually die this day. Never really said that she will definitely die.
Ionas: But... You...
Kremant: Just forget it, Ion. You can't find any reason to truly blame me on this one. YOU confused what i say, so it's YOUR fault. Again. You seriously need to pay more attention to what i say.
Ionas: Shut up!
While saying that, i try to hit him with a punch. But the moment it reaches him, he turns into smoke and disappears.
Kremant: Remember, that doesn't works. Also sorry, but i need to get going. See you next time! *Laugh*
Rito: I will never get used to those sudden appearances of his.
Ionas: I frigging hate that ghost's logic.
Momo: L-Let's just keep going. The others are waiting for us after all.
Ionas: Right.
And like that, we once again started walking on our way for home. Somehow, i think i'm starting to understand how Nana exactly feels about dealing with that ghost better now. Anyway, i just hope for a good rest when i return home. This day was a total pain for me!
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
Somewhere in the facility, the Sergeant B-R-200 and the Lieutenant H-B-R-12, along with a few soldiers, have gathered around the portal-like teleportation machine, waiting for the arrival of another higher-ranking insectbot.
Insectbot: The machine is ready, sir!
B-R-200: Begin the transportation process!
Insectbot: Yes, sir!
The insectbot pulls down the lever, and the portal starts to emit a strong light, while discharging tons of electricity from the inside.
H-B-R-12: Maybe we should think about it. I mean, we don't really need more hands at the moment, right?
B-R-200: That was an order from our creator, and not even YOU can disagree with that!
H-B-R-12: Ok, ok! Jeez, i was just asking.
B-R-200: Seriously now, why you don't like that lieutenant? I heard that she is good at her job.
H-B-R-12: I never said that she is not. It is just that i met her a few times before, and i REALLY don't like her attitude toward me. She is just so tiring and... Αrrogant.
B-R-200: Like you are not at all.
H-B-R-12: Excuse me?
That moment, a tall Insectbot female-like figure walks out of the portal.
Insectbot: The lieutenant has arrived!
B-R-200: Shut down the machine!
The insectbot soldier pulls up the lever, and the portal shuts down. The Sergeant approaches the tall female insectbot, and then salutes.
B-R-200: I welcome you to our base, lieutenant P-M-R-3.
The female lieutenant appears to be as tall as H-B-R, a little more slender than the other insectbots, and has only two arms. Also, her shoulders seemed a little more tall and odd in shape, like there was something hidding behind on each of those. And her face, was more human-like than the other insectbots so far.
P-M-R-3: And you must be sergeant B-R-200. Nice to meet you, little one. I look forward on working with you.
She says that while caressing him at the top of his head for a moment, before she leaves him confused and approaches H-B-R-12.
H-B-R-12: Long time no see, P-M.
P-M-R-3: Not long enough if ask me. Especially after hearing how badly you failed in your last mission. It feels like that time you killed dozens of humans, and didn't consider being careful enough to keep their brains and hearts intact. What a waste that was.
H-B-R-12: This again... Like you did a better job that time.
P-M-R-3: Of course i did. Killed many, and waste no resources at all. Unlike you, i'm perfect in every way.
H-B-R-12: See B-R? Like i told you. Arrogant, and tiring.
P-M-R-3: Like you are not at all.
H-B-R-12: Ok, that's the second time i hear that today, and i'm starting to really take offence to that. Also, as for the human who beaten me, i bet that you will do worse job than me on taking him down.
P-M-R-3: We'll see about that. But before i begin any plan, Sergeant?
B-R-200: Yes, madam?
P-M-R-3: Will you be a good insectbot and lead me to where you keep the info about that "special" human?
B-R-200: S-Sure, madam. This way.
And like that, B-R started to lead P-M to the room where she will learn more about Ion. Meanwhile, H-B walks away in frustration, going in an unkown location in the facility.
~A Few Minutes Later~
B-R showed every information they have about Ion till now to P-M, via the use of a big screen. She was quite pleased with the info.
B-R-200: And that's all we know for now. More info will come as soon as our scouts see or hear anything new during the next days.
P-M-R-3: Excelent work, Sergeant. Now i can make up a plan to finish off that human with ease. And if he is really such a threat, i may even get a promotion or two for beating him.
B-R-200: Not that i don't trust your abilities as a lieutenant, but are you sure you will be able to beat that human. I mean, not even H-B-R's armor was enough to withstand that human's powers in the end somehow.
P-M-R-3: B-R, dear, i think that you will learn soon that this woman can do much more than you may think. And also know this. I, take whatever i want. So be prepared. Because once i finish with this, you will greet your new second or first lieutenant. *Evil Snickering*
Ionas: Rito's luck is really the worst. I'm actually starting to think that it is not because of his bad balance that those things happens to him.
Kremant: Oh! So NOW you noticed that, huh? LOL!
Ionas: Like you know better! I bet that that's something that not even your mind reading can help you understand that!
Kremant: Maybe. But i can still read him.
Ionas: Eh? What do you mean by that?
Kremant: Next time on To Love-Ru: Luck and Misfortune.
Ionas: Answer me or i will-