Chapter 5

Time: April, Saturday-evening Place: Kentaro's home

"Damn it" Kentaro rushed to his home. Since he was in an emergency he broke down his own door as to keep as much time onto the girl in his arms. "Aughh, maybe I should have just opened it normally…" His arm stinging from the impact.

"Whatever. Alright sorry miss, but I need to know the specifics." A bit hesitant, Kentaro swallowed the air stuck in his throat as he ripped off the tatter and burnt clothes.

A pair of soft skin and a petite chest signifying the truth. She's a robot, She's a robot. Kentaro said to control himself. Then he looked downward as he saw the amount of damage. Burned skin, gun wounds, and a form of blood oozed out of almost everywhere. A major hole was in the side but overall no major components were damaged at the first glance. Good, nothing too bad, might have to grab some silicone fiber or another mesh, but that isn't just it. Knowing that first glances are good for only visible wounds. Kentaro looked deeper. I don't know what I'm looking for though. Damn it… With a frustrated sigh he sat down next to the unconscious girl. "I'm sorry. I don't know what I'm doing… I-I'm sorry…" He held his head down knowing that without any full knowledge of how she worked, he couldn't save her.

"Tr-ick..ster"

"Huh?"

"I… Ne-ed… T-o Use. Tr0ick..ster" The girl attempted to get up despite her state.

"Hey, Hey, stay down, you can't see anything like you are. Please rest…" Kentaro was torn. Knowing she wanted to see her special someone hurt him more.

"Ne-ga-tive…" She stuttered, "So-me-thing dan-gero-s, must pr-ot-ect, tr-si-ckst-er".

Where have I heard that before… wait a minute! Kentaro then remembered the Velvet Room dreams, and put two on together, she is involved with that, Then I can't give up, not like I wanted to anyway… Kentaro then looked over the injured android and saw a symbol on her shoulder.

"What kind of symbol is that?" He then pulled up his laptop and searched for it, finding some unexpected results.

"WHAT THE HELL!?" He yelled as the symbol's owner shocked him.

"K-Kirijo, the Kirijo corporation!" He looked back at the girl. "What are they doing, creating people?" He looked for any labs, warehouses, or big projects in the area on his laptop. "An observatory nearby… A bit of a way but not too far… Owned by Kirijo huh.." He looked back to the girl. And with a goal he sighed but determined to save her.

"Stay here.. I'll come back with the tools needed to help." He proceeded to change his attire into something more appropriate, grab his bag and a taser, along with some other tools. "Can't believe I'm about to do this…" He turned towards the girl and smiled "I'll be back.. Stay rested and keep fighting ok." he walked out, managed to close his broken door, and headed off to the facility.

I am thou, Thou art I,

Thou has found the answer hidden inside,

With the birth of the Justice Arcana,

Thou shall receive thy knowledge to create thou's dreams of a better fate.

Rank 1

Time:Evening Place:Kirijo Observatory

The sound of crickets and flies buzzing and chirping, drowned out by Kentaro's own heart. I'm really doing this huh… He was looking into the observatory trying to find a secret lab of sorts. If I was a multi billion yen company, where would I hide a secret area… Hearing a car coming up the rocky road, Kentaro scrambled to a hiding spot. As the truck passed, he knew that might be his best shot in finding wherever the lab is.

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Of course, hidden near but not to close towards the legit building.. Looking at the many, many guards... Why need so many to guard one entrance.? Most likely the only exit too… Seeing the truck about to enter, Kentaro rushed and slid under the car hoping to scrape by.

"Hmm?" a guard walked towards the daily supply truck. I know I heard something…

"Something wrong noobie?"

"Yeah.. Random truck search" He gestured towards the other guards. Walking over and checking every nook.

"Eh? What do you mean by random truck search? Is this because of yesterday?" The driver got irritated. "It was a joke man. Seriously can't take one anymore?"

"Just a precaution." I know I heard something, what about… With a quick drop, the guard looked under the truck…. And saw nothing.

I swear I… "Augh, hmm.." The driver looked at the guard visibly upset.

"Uh… sorry. You're free to go".

"That's what I thought" Then the truck continued onto the compound.

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Whew.. That was close.. Kentaro let go a breath he didn't know he was holding in. Before the guard found him, he managed to get on the roof. Guess in real life, people don't look up. Jumping off the truck, Kentaro made his way deeper into the compound. Alright where do I start?... Sticking to the shadows he saw a group of guards talking...Let's see what they have to say…

"So, know what the boss is thinking?" a low level guard spoke... Boss?

"Ya'know he ain't" Another retorted.

"I mean, he ordered us to kill the doctor's prize... If that ain't good leadership then I don't know what is" A third one sarcastically said.

"Hmph, just don't let him hear that"

augh.. I should move on, nothing here worth noting. With that, Kentaro moved deeper doge guards and cameras. Soon he met a wall.. A laser fence!? Jeez, Kirijo staff only have the best in terms of security. Looking for another way, a shine hole caught interest. A vent! gonna be a tight fit, that's for sure. Taking the alternate route, he found himself eavesdropping on another pair of guards. Maybe this time I'll have better luck...

"So, do ya think the doctor will be able to make another tin can?"

"Who knows… Just that the blueprints are safely secured surrounded by the others…" Bingo..

"Oi! You can't just say things like that out loud.."

"Why, no ones around to hear.." If only you knew… With that Kentaro took off down the crawl space and found himself in an open area.. Just gotta find a lot of people and that'll be the room.. I hope… So continued the hiding, running, and ninja movements as he searched for this room.. Soon he found an abnormal number of guards in a single area… I think this is it… Now to draw their attention.. Using a stone he picked up outside, Kentaro chucked it down the hall where it fortunately smashed a window... Ahh... Meant to do that…

"Hey who did that"

"It might just be someone being a dumbass"

"Whatever it is, lets go check it out" a brief pause.." You stay here, can't take everyone now can I?" The man took the rest with him to check out the disturbance, while the lone guard continued his watch.

Damn...there's still one well sorry... Like a gust of wind, Kentaro rushed towards the guard, hoping on his back and pulled out his taser..

"W-what?"

Sorry nothing personal... He then set it to stun, and knocked out the unsuspecting guard. I hope I didn't hurt him… Checking his body, he was lucky enough to find the card needed to open the door.. Lucky or planned, I don't like where this is going.. But I have no choice! Preparing himself for whatever lied behind the door, Kentaro used the card and opened...to a pretty bland room.

Ok... Wasn't expecting this... The room was a simple office, with a bookshelf, a standard desk, and a laptop of sorts. Maybe a secret room inside a secret room... Doing everything he can, Kentaro searches the entire room from head to toe, finding nothing. Seriously, the laptop is closed, no secret bookshelf, just a plain office with lots of books, and documents that don't help me whatsoever.. Frustrated, Kentaro made to leave when something shone in his eye..and now a shiny object blinding me-wait a minute... Going towards the object Kentaro was surprised to find a regular filing cabinet. Checking to see if he missed anything, he went to open and found out it was locked. It's not much but it's something. Too bad no key though, not like I need it… He pulled out an amateur lock picking set from his bag and managed to unlock the cabinet. Good thing I took those classes when I was young huh? Thinking to himself.

Now..lets see what you got... Since he knew the guards could be back any second, he dumped the entire contents, finding what he needed along with other things... Great! These are the blueprints, huh nicely written too.. But these other documents… I don't know what they are, but I should take them as well.. Can't have too much can I?.. Grabbing all the important stuff.. He noticed there were some parts as well..continuing with his train of thought he stuffed those in his bag as well.. Got what I came for, let's get back..

As there was no vent or small area to crawl out of Kentaro knew his only way out was the way he came in, so luckily, the place was somewhat barren and getting back to the entrance was relatively easy... I have a bad feeling about this... As he made his way back, two bright flashes covered his sight and soon followed footsteps…

"So it would seem to me boys that we have ourselves a thieving rat!" A voice rang out.

A man in blue along with a lot of soldiers came onto the scene. Each and every one baring a weapon...crap... Kentaro took a peek at the exit and…

"Oi! You should never turn your back on anyone brat! Especially on those superior to you." He said this with a high and mighty attitude.

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"What? Cat got your tongue? No matter… a thief like you needs no words, well a thief who failed in the end…. Say how did you like the room?"

"..." I knew something was off... But sounds to me that they didn't expect me to find anything...what a surprise it'll be then…

The man grew visibly angry at the lack of emotion or speech, and decided enough was enough.

"Activate the machine.."

The soldiers grew pale.."w-what sir?"

"I said ACTIVATE THE MACHINE!" the man in blue shouted..

Machine?.." But it's a simple thief, and by the looks of it a child.. It's inhumane and plus the public would know-"

"Activate it otherwise your hesitation would be treated as treason... U-N-D-E-R-S-T-O-O-D!?"

The soldiers fell back and a whirring sound rang throughout the air.. I need to get out of here.. I need to get out of here! With calm resolve shattered and the whining noise getting louder.. Kentaro pulled out smoke bombs, tossed them, and ran.

"Shit... Don't let him get away.. Another failure would be terrible for you all." The blue leader shouted. I really hate that guy!

A gunshot ranged out, then some more, and soon the machine's noise was accompanied by revolving notes of gunfire.. Shooting at me! What the hell! Where's steps 1-10!? Who the hell shoots someone unarmed without asking for compliance…!? Barely dodging the rain of bullets, Kentaro managed to get outside the compound, despite this, the Man in blue laughed.

"HAHAHA, alright sorry Brat! You should have said something! Then you wouldn't be a valuable test subject for the doctor! HAHAHA" And with that threat the sky turned green, the moon shone and the world was dark…

Time: Evening, Place: Unknown

A certain Android felt the disturbance, even from an incredibly far distance. Knowing the familiarity the disturbance felt, She rushed towards the one person who could help out.