Chapter iv
While Washu worked on the signal, Kiyone desperately checked back into headquarters to ask someone to rummage through files. While they checked her clearance, Kiyone hoped they would find something. If they didn't… But Kiyone shook that thought out. At first, the search turned up empty. But Kiyone asked about the closed files, and was actually able to find something.
The report dated back to four years ago.
"The controller of the ship ID: Nazumo disappeared suddenly without a trace of a struggle. It has been brought to attention that a certain gang of terrorists called the 'Strikers' has been around near space kidnapping innocent victims from their ships, but no evidence (i.e. ransom note, forensics, clue) had been left at the crime scene. Ships attacked are left alone, but eventually run out of fuel and are unable to contact headquarters. This case has been closed because of lack of evidence. See file: Heero, Ayumi.
Kiyone had the operator rummage through to find the file.
Name: Heero, Ayumi
Kin: Mother: Mayu Nagato
Father: Akiro Heero
Sister: Megumi Heero
Age entered service: 25
Section: First-class detective
Etc…
Kiyone listened in when her operator read the words, "Missing in Action."
"Does it have any information about it?" she asked.
"Huh? Oh, no, none…it just says See: 'Strikers' would you like to see that also?" The operator asked.
"Yes, please."
"Okay…wow, its short. All it says is: under investigation, and then see File 38420, the one we say first, and then Heero, Ayumi."
"Ok, thanks…" Kiyone was about to stop transmission when the operator stopped her.
"Wait, I've got something…at the bottom it says, Possible locations: SatelliteRD261, SatFE12 at SatXX34. All in Sector 251. Hope that helps."
"That's great! Thanks for your help!" Kiyone sighed gratefully. She decided against reporting it. After all, wasn't she going to find Mihoshi? But the superior would find out soon enough…
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Mihoshi was led out of something into a place with uneven footing. In fact, the new place smelled like damp rocks, and Mihoshi felt a slight drop in temperature. They also took off her red hair band, and threw it on the ground. *Are we underground somewhere?* She decided against asking her guards, they probably wouldn't tell her, and she wanted to maintain the image of a blonde bubble-head. Nonetheless, Mihoshi thought fast. *They couldn't have put me somewhere near Yagami, maybe I could contact…* But that thought raced out of her mind immediately. They had taken off her ankle ropes so she could walk, and they had taken out her gag, so Mihoshi could hear herself sigh in defeat. But she couldn't give up that easily. She had to have faith in Kiyone…*because of all the times she had faith in me…hopefully…*
End Chapter iv
Ok, I promise the next chapter will be the ending and a much, much longer chapter…maybe I'll transfer all this into like, say three chapters or something…maybe later. :Þ
