DISCLAIMER: You know GONZO's right!

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It's my act…
It's my time…
My love…
It's my turn…

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VANDREAD: The World After

Chapter 6: It's My Turn…

It was just the day after Meia's baby shower. After that, much of the crew was drunk and slept late except for Hibiki that forgot to take his share on the champagne at the party. He never saw the ship this empty except for some of the crew that was on duty while the party was on. The only one he can talk to that will listen at this time was his Vanguard.

"Damn, there is no one to talk to here."

"How about me?"

"Misty!", Hibiki automatically reflexed to run

"Hibiki! Don't go! Can I just talk to you?"

"But…"

"I just want some company"

Hibiki relented to run. He just stood there looking at Misty. Even if he had an easy time explaining to Dita about him and Meia, this girl from Pluto was harder because for once she is still young and unable to empathize at people that were raised not knowing the other gender. They continued staring at each other for a long time.

"Damn! Meia – chan might be waiting for me! But, I can't leave Misty. What the hell do I do?", Hibiki thought.

Then just suddenly Misty smiled.

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"Boss! A ship just… appeared at front bow!", Ezra reported.

"Red Alert, Raise Shields! That ship might have cloaking technology!", BC commanded.

"Boss, the ship is attempting to board us thru the Hangar Bay.", One of the operators reported.

Most of the bridge crew and Bart thought that they're stupid to pass through the Nirvana Shielding. Yet, this ship passed through and continued to dock to the Hangar Bay.

"Bart, move away!", Magno warned.

Bart was so afraid that he couldn't move. The ship docked to the hangar bay, damaging Bart in the abdomen. And for him not to move, the ship's 'pinchers' pinched through the arms of Nirvana.

All that he could do now was to scream.

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"Hibiki, did you hear that?"

"No Misty…"

Suddenly a flash passed through the hangar bay, stunning Misty and Hibiki.

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Then just like that, they were gone…

"Take Bart to the hospital ward."

"Boss, we can't detect the readings of Misty and Hibiki. The Vanguard to is gone!"

"What?"

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Hibiki – chan is gone!

Why?

Why?

Of all of the persons, why?



Help me!

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At the mysterious ship that brought Hibiki away from Nirvana, his family, and Meia…

"Where am I?"

Then he overheard the voices.

"Lady Cromwell, the potion is ready."

"Leave it here. I'll do it myself Lorenzo."

"As you thou wish, my Lady. All for the highest will of Muna, our god!"

After that, Misty's servant left.

"Lady Cromwell??? Muna???"

"So Hibiki, my love, you are awake."

"What are you doing?", Hibiki asked.

"I did this so that we could be alone."

"You sold the ship's information for this?"

"They do not care for me anyway. But you do."

"Meia – chan is waiting for me there..."

Misty slapped Hibiki on the face.

"ALL YOU THINK ABOUT IS MEIA! WHY? IT IS BECAUSE SHE IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN ME?"

"Yes! I am proud to say that."

"Why do you like her? I thought Meia would support me! But, she is the one that betrayed me! She knows that I love you more than anyone. And she took that advantage!"

"Misty it is not true. I love you too. It is just –"

"Don't say anything more!"

Misty pulled Hibiki to her face and kissed her. Then Hibiki felt a pierce in his neck. It is the potion.

"Just to be sure that you love me Hibiki…"

It is a dark day for the crew of Nirvana. Hibiki and Misty is gone, Bart is injured. Most of the crew with tattered souls, Meia can't accept the fact of her love gone. Yet, not knowing the spell of seduction Misty Cromwell, the new venerable leader of the Anpatos Fleet has done to Meia's love, Hibiki Tokai.

TO BE CONTINUED.