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Microsz Presents A Gatekeepers Fanfic GATEKEEPERS: REVISITED
Chapter 2: Reunion
"Nani, Ukiya-san is missing?" asked an unbelieving Reiko who just came back from her classes at the university. "What happened?"
"We don't know for sure Asagiri-kun," said the commander. "The details still are unclear, but what we know for sure is that he has been missing for almost three months now," he continued.
"That long?" said Reiko. "How come it took you guys this long to realize that Ukiya-san has been missing?" she said further as she put her hand on Ruriko's shoulder to reassure her. Ruriko has not said a word since Reiko came back from school.
"You know that AEGIS has decided to release you Gatekeepers two years ago. Although we still monitor each of the Gatekeepers activities, we do not do so on a regular basis. It has been AEGIS' decision to check-up on you guys, once every three months," said shirei as he adjusted his glasses.
"It was only yesterday that AEGIS agents discovered that Ukiya has been missing for a while. The last person to see him was the Dean of the Engineering department when he apparently asked him to take a leave of absence from the university to go back to Japan to visit his family which was two and a half months ago," he added.
"The dean said that he agreed to grant Ukiya's request since he hasn't been in Japan for two years. When the AEGIS agents checked the flight records, they found out that Ukiya never left for Japan. We also asked several of Ukiya's friends at the university and they said that Ukiya never told them that he was leaving."
"Does Ukiya's mother and Saemi know that he is missing?" Ruriko finally spoke.
"No," this time it was Ochiai-san who spoke. "We thought it best not to tell them yet. We don't want them to worry yet. AEGIS is now mobilizing all of its resources to find all of the other missing Gatekeepers," she added.
"Other Gatekeepers? Do you mean that there are other Gatekeepers missing aside from Ukiya?" asked Ruriko.
"I'm afraid so," replied the Commander as Ochiai-san opened a briefcase with a monitor in it. "Jim Skylark, also known as the 'Flying Scot' disappeared in England almost the same time as Ukiya. Nikolas Martin of the Russian division disappeared one week later. And finally, Miyo Kinomoto disappeared one week ago. The latter was not officially a member of the AEGIS Gatekeepers, but we confirmed that she also possesses the gate ability."
"Furthermore, AEGIS intelligence has detected strange electrical waves occurring all over the world for the last two weeks. They believe it to be the work of invaders."
"Invaders? They're back? After three years? Why only now?" asked Reiko as she turned to Ruriko who obviously was not paying attention to her.
"Miyo? Kinomoto?" said Ruriko who looked a bit more worried than ever.
"What's the matter?" asked the commander. "Do you know her?"
"Hai. She's our childhood friend. I mean Ukiya-kun, her and I used to be inseparable together," she replied.
- FLASHBACK -
13 years ago. at Ukiya's former house.
"When are you moving?" asked Ukiya.
"Next week." she found herself mumbling. 'Come on Ruriko! Snap out of it! You have to tell him now! He is going to leave'
"Come now Ukiya, we are leaving," said Ukiya's mother.
"Ok mom," Ukiya said. He gave Ruriko a green wooden toy dinosaur and said, "We'll so long Rurippe."
"Wa - Wait!" Ruriko stammered.
"What is it?" said Ukiya.
'You can do it Ruriko!' she was saying to herself. She took a deep breath and started to say, "I. ha.. haave al. ways. liked you!!!
She was blushing. She was like a red tomato, her heart was pounding so fast in anticipation, hoping against hope that Ukiya would reply the way that she wanted to. 'Why is he so quiet? Did he understand me?'
"I-I'm sorry Rurippe. I actually like Miyo-chan better, because she isn't snivelling like you," he said, somewhat embarrassed at stating the obvious.
'He likes Miyo better? Why? Why can't I win against her' she thought as snot slowly rolled out of one her nostrils. "Nooooooo."
- END OF FLASHBACK -
"Ruriko? Are you alright?" said Reiko as she gave her friend a tap on the shoulder.
"Huh? Hai, daijobu."
"Uh..Hum.." coughed the commander. "As of 1200 hours, AEGIS is reinstating all Gatekeepers into active duty. All of the other Gatekeepers have been contacted and we are expected to meet at Far East Headquarters tomorrow at 0800 hours!"
"Roger AEGIS!" said Ruriko and Reiko in unison as they flashed a V-sign with their right hand.
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The car ride from her home to Tategami High School unexpectedly took longer than she thought. The girl with seemed very anxious to get back to the place where she met the first man she ever loved. 'Ukiya-senpai, I hope that you are alright. Don't worry, I will find you and save you.'
Kaoru Konoe's feelings for Shun Ukiya never waned, even when Ukiya somehow admitted her feelings to Ruriko-san during his showdown with Shadow at Diet three years ago. She was willing to set aside her own feelings so that her Ukiya-senpai would be happy with Ruriko-san. But then again, it has been three years and Ukiya-senpai and Ruriko-san are not yet lovers. Maybe there is still hope for her at all. 'No, now is not the time to think about this. Focus!' said the 18 year old teenager to herself.
The car came to a halt at the entrance of Tategami High School. 'Nothing has changed. It's still the same when I left' she smiled as the driver opened the door for her.
"They are already waiting for you, Ms. Konoe," said the driver. "Thank you." Kaoru courteously replied. She got out of the car and went towards the school, her now long brown hair fluttering against the cool breeze of the air.
She went inside the school and noticed that there are more 'undercover' AEGIS agents guarding the school than ever before. 'Figures, since the invaders found out that the school concealed an AEGIS base,' she thought. She found the 'Science Lab' at the school which housed one of the numerous 'secret' entrances to the AEGIS Far East Base which was located beneath the school.
She entered elevator, and within seconds she was at the bottom of the AEGIS base which is now situated deeper in the ground than ever before.
"Aaya Kaoru-chan, your late!!" exclaimed Feye, giving her friend a warm embrace. "I missed you Kaoru-chan."
"I missed you too Feye-chan" said Kaoru. "My you've grown taller!"
"Of course I did! Did you expect me to remain short forever?" said Feye frowning.
"I guess not," Kaoru smiled.
"How are you Kaoru?" asked Reiko. "Hey, you've grown your hair long."
"Yes, I did Reiko-san. Does it look good on me?"
"You look like a beautiful princess Kaoru-hime!!!" exclaimed Bancho as he bowed before Kaoru.
"It's nice to see you Bancho. It's good to see you still know how to make a girl feel special."
Then Kaoru saw Ruriko-san. Instead of exchanging pleasantries the two of them embraced each other. The embrace told more than words would ever could, for these two girls share the same bond. They both love the same man, and even though both of them know that only one of them could claim Ukiya's heart, they truly respected and cared for each other.
"It's going to be okay Ruriko," Kaoru whispered. "We'll find him."
"Thanks," she said. "And Kaoru."
"What?"
"You really look good with your hair long," she smiled.
"I know."
And they both laughed.
"Ahem.now that everyone is here we can start the mission briefing," said the commander.
All of the Gatekeepers took their seats.
The commander continued, "As all of you know by now, Ukiya-kun and three other Gatekeepers are missing. We have reason to believe that the invaders are behind this. Even though this tactic was once employed by the invaders, we never anticipated that they would try the same strategy again. AEGIS is somehow responsible for this dilemma."
'Somehow? That's an understatement,' thought Feye.
The other Gatekeepers all looked at Ruriko. They all remembered that she was kidnapped by a certain 'invader' which forced her to give-in to the negative gate transforming her 'Gate of Life' into the 'Gate of Genocide.'
"Since the invaders remain in hiding among the populace until they are summoned, we have no idea where to look for Ukiya and the others. They could be held anywhere."
"So how are we going to find them commander?" asked Ruriko.
"I'll be getting to that in a minute. But first let me tell you that all AEGIS divisions in the world have been put into full alert, as the invaders could launch an attack anytime," said the Commander.
He showed them a screen with a map of the world, each area lit with varying degrees of color from red, yellow, blue and green.
"Since Japan has virtually encountered no presence of invaders, the Far East division has been tasked of finding the missing Gatekeepers. In the mean time, the rest of the Gatekeepers are on stand-by in case of an invader attack. Are things clear so far?" he added.
"How are we going to search for Ukiya-senpai?" asked Kaoru, showing signs of impatience.
"Well." the commander continued. "AEGIS scientists believe that since invaders were created by a Gatekeeper with a negative gate a long time ago, someone with a negative gate might be able to help us locate the invaders' base of operations."
He pushed a switch on the command console and a door opened on his right side. Someone stepped out of the door, and the youthful Gatekeepers saw a girl they thought they would never see again.
"Megumi Kurogane," Ruriko said surprised.
- END OF CHAPTER 2 -
[Author's Note: Whew!! I finally got to write the second chapter since it's the holiday season. From it you can tell who my favourite characters are. As to the new Gatekeepers, I really don't know the names of other AEGIS Gatekeepers aside from the ones who were in the anime so I have to create new ones that would fill the number of gatekeepers mentioned in the anime. There are 21 GKs I think, 22 if you include Bancho but it doesn't mean that there are no more other GKs out there. If someone out there knows the actual names of other gatekeepers in the manga, then please do tell me. As for Miyo, well. I made her a Gatekeeper as well to add more spice to the Ruriko-Ukiya-Kaoru triangle. Her last name wasn't mentioned in the anime (which is my only source of information about the series) so if you know her last name then please inform me. I would like to at least get the names of the character correctly. As for the story well. I'm the author so what I say goes! Watch out for the continuation of Gatekeepers: Revisited - Chapter 3: The Search for Ukiya!]
Microsz Presents A Gatekeepers Fanfic GATEKEEPERS: REVISITED
Chapter 2: Reunion
"Nani, Ukiya-san is missing?" asked an unbelieving Reiko who just came back from her classes at the university. "What happened?"
"We don't know for sure Asagiri-kun," said the commander. "The details still are unclear, but what we know for sure is that he has been missing for almost three months now," he continued.
"That long?" said Reiko. "How come it took you guys this long to realize that Ukiya-san has been missing?" she said further as she put her hand on Ruriko's shoulder to reassure her. Ruriko has not said a word since Reiko came back from school.
"You know that AEGIS has decided to release you Gatekeepers two years ago. Although we still monitor each of the Gatekeepers activities, we do not do so on a regular basis. It has been AEGIS' decision to check-up on you guys, once every three months," said shirei as he adjusted his glasses.
"It was only yesterday that AEGIS agents discovered that Ukiya has been missing for a while. The last person to see him was the Dean of the Engineering department when he apparently asked him to take a leave of absence from the university to go back to Japan to visit his family which was two and a half months ago," he added.
"The dean said that he agreed to grant Ukiya's request since he hasn't been in Japan for two years. When the AEGIS agents checked the flight records, they found out that Ukiya never left for Japan. We also asked several of Ukiya's friends at the university and they said that Ukiya never told them that he was leaving."
"Does Ukiya's mother and Saemi know that he is missing?" Ruriko finally spoke.
"No," this time it was Ochiai-san who spoke. "We thought it best not to tell them yet. We don't want them to worry yet. AEGIS is now mobilizing all of its resources to find all of the other missing Gatekeepers," she added.
"Other Gatekeepers? Do you mean that there are other Gatekeepers missing aside from Ukiya?" asked Ruriko.
"I'm afraid so," replied the Commander as Ochiai-san opened a briefcase with a monitor in it. "Jim Skylark, also known as the 'Flying Scot' disappeared in England almost the same time as Ukiya. Nikolas Martin of the Russian division disappeared one week later. And finally, Miyo Kinomoto disappeared one week ago. The latter was not officially a member of the AEGIS Gatekeepers, but we confirmed that she also possesses the gate ability."
"Furthermore, AEGIS intelligence has detected strange electrical waves occurring all over the world for the last two weeks. They believe it to be the work of invaders."
"Invaders? They're back? After three years? Why only now?" asked Reiko as she turned to Ruriko who obviously was not paying attention to her.
"Miyo? Kinomoto?" said Ruriko who looked a bit more worried than ever.
"What's the matter?" asked the commander. "Do you know her?"
"Hai. She's our childhood friend. I mean Ukiya-kun, her and I used to be inseparable together," she replied.
- FLASHBACK -
13 years ago. at Ukiya's former house.
"When are you moving?" asked Ukiya.
"Next week." she found herself mumbling. 'Come on Ruriko! Snap out of it! You have to tell him now! He is going to leave'
"Come now Ukiya, we are leaving," said Ukiya's mother.
"Ok mom," Ukiya said. He gave Ruriko a green wooden toy dinosaur and said, "We'll so long Rurippe."
"Wa - Wait!" Ruriko stammered.
"What is it?" said Ukiya.
'You can do it Ruriko!' she was saying to herself. She took a deep breath and started to say, "I. ha.. haave al. ways. liked you!!!
She was blushing. She was like a red tomato, her heart was pounding so fast in anticipation, hoping against hope that Ukiya would reply the way that she wanted to. 'Why is he so quiet? Did he understand me?'
"I-I'm sorry Rurippe. I actually like Miyo-chan better, because she isn't snivelling like you," he said, somewhat embarrassed at stating the obvious.
'He likes Miyo better? Why? Why can't I win against her' she thought as snot slowly rolled out of one her nostrils. "Nooooooo."
- END OF FLASHBACK -
"Ruriko? Are you alright?" said Reiko as she gave her friend a tap on the shoulder.
"Huh? Hai, daijobu."
"Uh..Hum.." coughed the commander. "As of 1200 hours, AEGIS is reinstating all Gatekeepers into active duty. All of the other Gatekeepers have been contacted and we are expected to meet at Far East Headquarters tomorrow at 0800 hours!"
"Roger AEGIS!" said Ruriko and Reiko in unison as they flashed a V-sign with their right hand.
===========
The car ride from her home to Tategami High School unexpectedly took longer than she thought. The girl with seemed very anxious to get back to the place where she met the first man she ever loved. 'Ukiya-senpai, I hope that you are alright. Don't worry, I will find you and save you.'
Kaoru Konoe's feelings for Shun Ukiya never waned, even when Ukiya somehow admitted her feelings to Ruriko-san during his showdown with Shadow at Diet three years ago. She was willing to set aside her own feelings so that her Ukiya-senpai would be happy with Ruriko-san. But then again, it has been three years and Ukiya-senpai and Ruriko-san are not yet lovers. Maybe there is still hope for her at all. 'No, now is not the time to think about this. Focus!' said the 18 year old teenager to herself.
The car came to a halt at the entrance of Tategami High School. 'Nothing has changed. It's still the same when I left' she smiled as the driver opened the door for her.
"They are already waiting for you, Ms. Konoe," said the driver. "Thank you." Kaoru courteously replied. She got out of the car and went towards the school, her now long brown hair fluttering against the cool breeze of the air.
She went inside the school and noticed that there are more 'undercover' AEGIS agents guarding the school than ever before. 'Figures, since the invaders found out that the school concealed an AEGIS base,' she thought. She found the 'Science Lab' at the school which housed one of the numerous 'secret' entrances to the AEGIS Far East Base which was located beneath the school.
She entered elevator, and within seconds she was at the bottom of the AEGIS base which is now situated deeper in the ground than ever before.
"Aaya Kaoru-chan, your late!!" exclaimed Feye, giving her friend a warm embrace. "I missed you Kaoru-chan."
"I missed you too Feye-chan" said Kaoru. "My you've grown taller!"
"Of course I did! Did you expect me to remain short forever?" said Feye frowning.
"I guess not," Kaoru smiled.
"How are you Kaoru?" asked Reiko. "Hey, you've grown your hair long."
"Yes, I did Reiko-san. Does it look good on me?"
"You look like a beautiful princess Kaoru-hime!!!" exclaimed Bancho as he bowed before Kaoru.
"It's nice to see you Bancho. It's good to see you still know how to make a girl feel special."
Then Kaoru saw Ruriko-san. Instead of exchanging pleasantries the two of them embraced each other. The embrace told more than words would ever could, for these two girls share the same bond. They both love the same man, and even though both of them know that only one of them could claim Ukiya's heart, they truly respected and cared for each other.
"It's going to be okay Ruriko," Kaoru whispered. "We'll find him."
"Thanks," she said. "And Kaoru."
"What?"
"You really look good with your hair long," she smiled.
"I know."
And they both laughed.
"Ahem.now that everyone is here we can start the mission briefing," said the commander.
All of the Gatekeepers took their seats.
The commander continued, "As all of you know by now, Ukiya-kun and three other Gatekeepers are missing. We have reason to believe that the invaders are behind this. Even though this tactic was once employed by the invaders, we never anticipated that they would try the same strategy again. AEGIS is somehow responsible for this dilemma."
'Somehow? That's an understatement,' thought Feye.
The other Gatekeepers all looked at Ruriko. They all remembered that she was kidnapped by a certain 'invader' which forced her to give-in to the negative gate transforming her 'Gate of Life' into the 'Gate of Genocide.'
"Since the invaders remain in hiding among the populace until they are summoned, we have no idea where to look for Ukiya and the others. They could be held anywhere."
"So how are we going to find them commander?" asked Ruriko.
"I'll be getting to that in a minute. But first let me tell you that all AEGIS divisions in the world have been put into full alert, as the invaders could launch an attack anytime," said the Commander.
He showed them a screen with a map of the world, each area lit with varying degrees of color from red, yellow, blue and green.
"Since Japan has virtually encountered no presence of invaders, the Far East division has been tasked of finding the missing Gatekeepers. In the mean time, the rest of the Gatekeepers are on stand-by in case of an invader attack. Are things clear so far?" he added.
"How are we going to search for Ukiya-senpai?" asked Kaoru, showing signs of impatience.
"Well." the commander continued. "AEGIS scientists believe that since invaders were created by a Gatekeeper with a negative gate a long time ago, someone with a negative gate might be able to help us locate the invaders' base of operations."
He pushed a switch on the command console and a door opened on his right side. Someone stepped out of the door, and the youthful Gatekeepers saw a girl they thought they would never see again.
"Megumi Kurogane," Ruriko said surprised.
- END OF CHAPTER 2 -
[Author's Note: Whew!! I finally got to write the second chapter since it's the holiday season. From it you can tell who my favourite characters are. As to the new Gatekeepers, I really don't know the names of other AEGIS Gatekeepers aside from the ones who were in the anime so I have to create new ones that would fill the number of gatekeepers mentioned in the anime. There are 21 GKs I think, 22 if you include Bancho but it doesn't mean that there are no more other GKs out there. If someone out there knows the actual names of other gatekeepers in the manga, then please do tell me. As for Miyo, well. I made her a Gatekeeper as well to add more spice to the Ruriko-Ukiya-Kaoru triangle. Her last name wasn't mentioned in the anime (which is my only source of information about the series) so if you know her last name then please inform me. I would like to at least get the names of the character correctly. As for the story well. I'm the author so what I say goes! Watch out for the continuation of Gatekeepers: Revisited - Chapter 3: The Search for Ukiya!]