[From Lightning's diary]

Guardian Corps is effectively like police force in this world. Like I explained before, my work for them consists of routine stuffs, like border patrol and cargo inspection from inbound vehicles to Paris. Sometimes, I found and caught drug smugglers or illegal workers, but it is very rare occasion, maybe only once in one month or so. Hope advised me to appreciate time of peace and I cannot disagree with him.

However, I feel that my fitness and fighting instinct has declined significantly. Here, mostly I only drive, question passengers, and wrote records of any minor incidents, such as incomplete driving license, or undeclared sensitive items. Due to my perfectionist nature, I keep myself fit by joining mixed martial arts club outside my working hours four times a week. So, I was glad when Princess Garnet invited me to Dissidia tournament. I can get prize money to pay Hope's postgraduate study and at the same time, I got the thrill from adventure together with heroes in other universe.

Now, Dissidia tournament is over and we were back to routine life. Hope kindly organized vacation for both of us to do hiking at Mont Blanc during his term break. The hiking were done together with five other people, all are guys. I don't care much actually, I just craved for outdoor physical activity to make me feel more alive. We will gather at the ski resort at the foot of the mountain and from there we will follow the guide to climb into summit.

So, at that time, Hope and me prepared our climbing gears, extra clothing, first aid kits, and snacks to eat along the trip. Also, I bring my equilibrium armor and Ultima Blade into my car luggage. Hope insisted that I am too paranoid and it will not be necessary, as a lot of patrols also standby near that resort. But I can tell that sometimes things can just get wrong for whatever reason, as this is close to wilderness and I don't know if we will encounter wild bear or things like that.

However, Hope was overslept, and we departed very late in afternoon. We finally went off from our apartment at 12pm. I noticed that the journey from Paris to Mont Blanc by driving will take around 10 hours, and that is without stopping. Since I always drive around city for patrol during my work, I am more familiar with all traffic laws and Hope suggested that it will be appropriate that I drive the car. It is a quite long journey and he is not accustomed to drive as most of the times, he works from home.

So, I wore my black sunglass and drive along the highway. Most of the times, it was not very eventful journey. And then, things just went wrong. After around seven or eight hours driving, heavy rain started and continued for 1 hour. At that time, we were driving on the side of the cliff, with abyss on another side. I was hungry and so did Hope. Since there was not any other vehicles on the road at that time, I decided to stop to open potato chips that we brought just now for our dinner.

"Still another two hours to go", Hope commented, "I supposed it will be longer due to this rain..."

"I cannot think why the organizer of the trip never give us any notice that this thing happened...", I replied, "It is dangerous thing to hike at this weather..."

"No...wait...", Hope reached his pocket and watched his phone, and sighed, "There is currently no signal...perhaps that is why there is no notification..."

I sighed, but suddenly I realized that there is a bright light from behind. I watched from rearview mirror that there is a green pick-up truck, with around maybe 5 to 6 people sat on the back side, all are wearing uniform like police patrols. They are around ten meters away behind us. I was confused as they were wearing patrol uniform but the vehicle is not police car.

"Light...you saw the truck behind us?", Hope asked anxiously, "Are they polices?"

"Judging from their uniform, yes...but somehow I feel there is something wrong..."

"Stop at your spot!", suddenly the loud sound appeared from behind, "You have violated the traffic law by stopping at the left-side of the road!"

Hope slapped his forehead, "Right...why I never think that stopping in free way is not good idea..."

"No, Hope...something is not right...", I explained, "Stopping at left-side on the shoulder of the road is not illegal as far as I know...And where that truck come from? We never see any vehicle behind us for almost an hour..."

Hope then watched me with serious face, "You mean...they are..."

"May not be police...", I claimed. I watched the truck passed through us and turned sideways, blocking road for our car

"Hope...I will go behind to take my garbs...", I whispered, "You try to engage them and buy some time..."

Hope nodded and took over the driver seat from me as I slowly slide myself to back seat. One guy climbed down from the truck and slowly walking to our car. I rushed to put the combat boots, the body armor, and the iron gloves. After Hope saw that I am almost done, he opened the car door, moved out, and walked towards the truck.

Instantly, the guy grabbed Hope and I saw him handcuffed Hope's hand behind. It is a very bad sign, I never handcuffed people for 1 year of my Guardian Corps career for traffic violation. He then squeezed Hope into the body of the truck. Watching this scene, I feel that my blood boil inside from anger.

"You have a right to remain silence...", the guy continued, "Anything you said can be used against you...". Another guy beside Hope reached into his pocket and I saw him took his wallet with all his cash inside. Definitely robbers.

"You guys are not polices, aren't you?" Hope spoke while his head was squeezed against the window of the truck. Two of them walked towards my car while I hide behind the garage. One of them brings electric taser, another one brings revolver on their hand. Obviously, they tried to plunder our possessions inside the car. I raised myself and stood facing them. They were surprised when they saw me and stop on the spot. I clenched both of my fists angrily, watching what these guys had done to Hope.

"Ah, sweet lady...", one of them with electric taser was approaching me, "Come, let us have some fun...". He stretched his arm and tried to grab me. That's it. I have none of this nonsense. Instantly, I swung my fist to his face, it hit him and threw him behind and rolled on the road. Another guy immediately aimed his gun to me and shoot but I still have my reflect sharp. I covered my face by my Ultima Shield and the bullets just bounced off. I dashed forward, unsheathed my blade and slashed his hands.

Instantly, he dropped his revolver as my slash hit his arms, and splashed blood. He knelt and moaned in pain, I directly performed spinning heel kick, knocked his face and made him unconscious. Now, I feel better...and stronger. Three of remaining guys watched from distance what was happened and one of them held Hope hostage, strangled him and pointing gun on his head. Hope gazed towards me and faintly smiled, signaling that he trusted I will prevail.

"Don't worry, Hope...", I assured him, "I will keep you safe...I will crush them all..."

"Put your weapon down, lady!" shouted another guy his wielding rifle at me. I don't bother him, stepping forward and raise my chin up, and put my left hand on my hip.

"I don't receive instruction from evil men...", I challenged him, and instantly turned leftward, climb and run across steep cliff on the left side. I feel that bullets went through rocks around me as that guy aimed his rifle to shoot me. After few steps, I jumped sideward and did sommersault on the air and landed just behind the guy that Hope hostage. He was surprised and I kicked his left leg and he fell down, groaning. Hope immediately hit his elbow behind towards his captor's face and roll behind me for safety. I grasped the guy's collar and butt my head to his face and knock him unconscious.

Two remaining guys were wielding the rifle and shooting at me non-stop. I hid behind my Ultima Shield with Hope was kneeling behind me as the bullets were rattling hit my shield. After awhile, the shooting stopped. I realized they run out of bullet and it excited me as they have no more advantage over me. I stared at them and slowly moved forward...I can see the fear in their eyes...

Hope always said that if anything more scary than fal'Cie and even Bhunivelze, is my gaze when I am angry...he felt that as he was hunted by lioness. I knew that my gaze is sharp and intimidating, and I like to use it against my enemies.

"Come on, guys...", I challenged them, and dropped my Ultima Blade on the street, "Let us finish this...with old fashion way..."

One of them unsheathed knife and run towards me. The moment he stabbed forward, I let him hit my breast armor. It did not affect me as the knife was not strong enough to penetrate. He was surprised as he never think I wear metal armor. His knife instantly broke, he stepped backward but I quickly stepped forward and strangled him from behind.

"Now, nothing you can do to stop me...", I intimidated him and squeezed him hardly with my entire strength. He screamed, but I would not care.

After that, I pulled his body and lifted him upon my back, made him overthrown on the air and collapsed on the ground. He tried to raise, but I stepped on his face and squeeze him down as he groaned in pain.

"I am sorry...i am sorry...", he cringed. I feel satisfied to see his pathetic face begging for mercy. I kicked him unconscious and glared upon the remaining guy who was watching us fighting. I picked up back my blade, pointing to him, "You are the last...I will enjoy cutting you into pieces..."

"No...no...", he screamed in fear. He turned backward and run away.

I disappointed that he decided to escape, "What a weak man...", I mocked him.

It leaves me with only Hope. His hands still being handcuffed from behind, and so I swung my blade, vertically cut and broke the chain. Once he is free, he turned to see me. His eye gazes turned downwards, from my legs to my body and then my face. I knew that he always attracted to me when I wear Equilibrium garbs. I unsheathed my sword and stretched my arm to touch his chin. His face looked so cute when he is amazed.

And then he moved forward and hugged me. I was surprised as I wore hard battle armor, it will be painful for him.

"My tomboy goddess...", he whispered, "You are so bold...strong...beautiful as always...". He caressed my hair from behind, "Thanks for saving me, Light.."

I was touched by his praise and it caused warm on my heart. I feel so good when my man enjoying my power. It motivates me to stay strong to protect him.

"You are my man, Hope...", I replied and kissed his lips, "no matters how many are my enemies...I will crush anyone who dare to hurt my man..."

After we returned to our car, Hope received notification that the hiking trip was cancelled due to avalanche incident...