Authors note: Whoops! In this chapter Zauriel pointed out that I had made a mistake spelling whether as weather *shame! and bangs head on the desktop*. I already knew that Islam is the religion for Muslims before Zauriel pointed it out. I was in a rush in writing this chapter and I miss some points in this chapter so I end up putting Islam and Muslim together. Darn! I must been having blooper attacks recently. I would like to thank Zauriel for pointing out my mistake. Great authors like J.R.R Tolkien, Tracy Hickman or Terry Goodkind sometimes make mistakes. That is why they have editors around. So I would like to thank all readers out there as they are my editors when reviewing my fics. :) : P ' Arikato! ' and 'Gomen-ni-san'.

Chapter 10: Chaos Reigns

Miori awoke from her seemingly peaceful slumber in her new high-rise apartment. A week had passed when the police let she, Zen and Ani leave their station but

not without answers. Both Zen and Ani didn't know much about the incident and Hamazaki was forced to turn his attention towards Miori.

Miori told Chief Inspector Hamazaki everything about the Pexis and the cult's motive. " They are slaughtering people just for their life force? " he said in a surprised tone.

Tapping his chin with the end of his pen he said, " This might seem true for everyone in the facility is butchered by the cult's troops, " his brows drew down.

" How did you know? " she interrupted. " The police have their own network of eyes and ears, " he said plainly.

" One thing remains is how did you manage survive? " he asked scribbling some notes on his notepad. " Well it's the Pexis. It protected me, " said Miori.

For most people this story would be absurd to believe and Hamazaki knows this would prove her to be the main suspect of the plot to get the Pexis stolen.

But Hamazaki was a shrew judge of character and uncanny ability to predict and think of targets that hardened criminals and serial killers will hit next from the

clues he collected from cases. The guilty were afraid of him because with just one look at the eyes he could tell if someone is telling the truth.

Thus he earned the nickname of ' The Seeker ' in this department. He had heard reports of these strange behaviors of the Pexis from his intelligence network.

Miori's story contained a ring of truth and whatever she tried to keep secret he suspect was her own private matter.

He studied her intently, Miori took no notice of Hamazaki as she just staring at the desk looking forlorn and tired . " She has suffered a lot, " he noted pitying her.

Hamazaki also noticed there is something strange in her eyes. For a moment he saw a tinge of blue shining from her eyes and then it was gone.

He wondered if the lighting in the room was playing tricks on his eyes. Studying closely he saw her eyes were back to their normal color. " Must be my imagination, " he thought.

Shrugging Hamazaki then decided to let her go, " Thank you madam for asking my questions. You may leave, " he indicated his hand to the door.

" It's a pleasure assisting you, " she nodded in acknowledgement.

Now she sat at the foot of her bed, the apartment was quite empty for she didn't have anything to take with her. All her things were destroyed in the Tokai's house.

Hibiki was asleep in a new cot beside her bed. Feeling bored she looked around for something to do then a pewter vase on the dressing table caught her attention.

" Maybe I should use my powers to lift that vase," a sly smile stole her face. Concentrating her will on the vase she lifted her hand outstretched feeling the vase surface.

She opened her eyes to her surprise find the vase was still on the dressing table at the same spot , "What? It's still there? I think I'll try again," she whispered.

She concentrated and this time the vase shook, it clattered unsteadily on the table. Then it shot up unexpectedly and flew through the opened glass pane.

"Oops! Oh no!" getting up from her bed she hurried over to the balcony looking down from the railing. The vase crashed loudly into a garbage can waking everyone up below.

" HEY! WHAT'S GOING ON OUT THERE! " she heard someone yelling in Japanese.

Panicking, she quickly trotted back into her apartment and shut the glass pane blocking all the commotion outside.

She heaved a sigh, " I guess I applied to much force. I need to train before I can use my powers to their full potential, ".

Feeling hungry after that bit of excitement Miori went to the kitchen to fix breakfast.

Taking a look inside the fridge she found what she wanted and took out a food package labeled ' Instant Muffins ' putting it into the microwave oven.

With a push of a button and just a few seconds the food was cooked ready. Placing the warm muffins on the plate she sat at the dining table.

Using a remote she switched on a flat screen television in the dining area.

" You are tuned in to GNN ' Global News Network ' . Connecting you to the world, " said a commentator from the TV.

" Hello I am news commentator Natasha Banks and I'll be with you for an hour this morning. In today's top stories

' The U.N. Security Council is staging a meeting tomorrow about a cult' and 'Murder cases and disappearances are on the rise

had occurred recently in Japan ' " she paused. " The U.N. Security Council is staging a meeting next week to talk about recent attacks from a cult known as

' The Red Eye '. Japan's Head Security Councilor Moyorono Tennoici has called the meeting to put the stop to the cult's activities.

We are putting through a live telecast of Moyorono's announcement at the main entrance of the U.N. headquarters, " said Natasha .

The live telecast was shown and Miori could see Moyorono was flanked with people and reporters on the TV screen.

" Last week the cult known as The Red Eye had stage a brutal assault at the Tokyo Research Institute killing at least 30 people.

There were no survivors reported as the staff were butchered for an unknown reason, " said Moyorono, sounds of gasp could be heard among

the crowd he paused for a moment to allow the talk to die down. " Were they satisfied of their lust and hunger for bloodshed?!

No! I have just received reports from our intelligence agency that the cult was not just satisfied with 30 lives they took. They intended to initiate the

facilities-self destruct sequence after they raided it endangering the lives of our people! " raised his voice to be heard. Shouts of anger and surprise rose

from the crowd, some of them were afraid but most of them were furious. Moyorono raised his hands to calm the crowd.

" Fortunately the military had acted immediately and was able to put a stop to their plans, " he let out a sigh of relief " I will like to congratulate those

involved in the act in taking swift action," he said . " Never in my whole 7 years as Security Councilor had I seen such fiendish act.

This cowardly act of endangering innocent lives is the act of terror. I condemn the cult and its actions I will not rest until I see justice be brought

by capturing those responsible for the incident, " the crowd cheered. He waited until the noise quite down.

" The meeting will be conducted tomorrow for preparations must be made. The call for the UN council is to seek assistance and cooperation from

Japan's allies to rid of this awakening threat, " he said. " As I speak Japanese troops are stationed around critical areas and police patrols are

enforcing to tighten the security in Japan for the Japanese government shall not have this incident repeat itself. Thank you, "

he bowed before walking into the U.N. headquarters. The telecast was switched back to the news room, " That was Security Councilor

Moyorono making his announcement. We will take a few minutes break and Morning Breakfast News will continue after these messages, " said Natasha.

The popular trademark music of GNN played before the ads started.

Miori bit off the corner of her muffin chewing it slowly watching the news, then there was a ring from the doorbell.

" Who could be visiting me this early in the morning? I hope it is not the person who yelled at downstairs, " she wondered.

Activating the intercom beside the main door she could see a woman in her mid-20's standing outside from the screen.

" Yes can I help you? " asked Miori. " Hello, my name is Yun Ching your neighbor just across. I just drop by to give you a welcome fruitcake.

Can I come in ? " she asked. Miori hesitated, instinctively she attuned her senses trying to read Yun's intentions.

Finding nothing bad was about to happen opened the door to let Yun inside. " Thank you. Wow! Nice place you got here, " she said handing her the fruitcake and

take a look around the apartment. " Thanks, " Miori replied half paying attention. She was puzzling on how her power worked.

" I have the power to sense danger ? " she pondered. " I wonder what else I haven't discovered yet. " she thought.

" Is there something wrong with my face ? " asked Yun for Miori was staring straight at her face. " Huh? Oh sorry, my recent move here had brought some matters into my mind.

" Please have a sit while I prepare the fruitcake," she offered. " Thanks, " said Yun. While Miori was in the kitchen Yun was watching the news at the dining room.

" Local police in Japan reported that cases of murder and disappearance are rising. It is said that already 15 people were reported murdered and

5 went missing from the past week. Police still have to find the conclusion behind these murders and disappearances.

We will now put you through reporter Anne Heart who is in the scene of an investigation on a recent crime. Anne? ", the telecast is switched to Anne.

" Yes, Anne here is reporting to you live from a recent crime that happened near a house at Shino Street, Bokuto area.

Beside me is Chief Inspector Hamazaki Yamashita who is going to tell us about the details," she pointed the mike to Hamazaki.

Miori's ears pricked up the mention of Hamazaki's name, " Thank you, Anne. My team is already inside the house now collecting evidence that the killer left

behind. We had only known the killer or killers had combat arms experience for the victims are sniped from a distance this will enable the killer to go unnoticed.

In these recent murder events I find it the most peculiar case that happened in my years serving as a detective, " he said. " Why is it so ? " Anne asked.

" The targets normally are by random. Usual targets of a killer will be enemies or competitors of that person.

We had checked all of the past victims profiles and they have nothing connected. Some of them are in good terms with people they have met and others

are just innocent bystanders who unfortunately got in the way. Even children are not spared, " said Hamazaki. " From the analysis and results you have

gathered what is the conclusion of these murders? " she asked. " These…" Hamazaki hesitated a moment carefully choosing his words, " killings are an act

of pleasure. I have a feeling these killings are all connected to ' The Red Eye' for what reason I am not sure, " he finished.

" Thank you, Mr.Hamazaki and back to you Natasha, " she said facing at the camera. " Thanks Anne. Ok now on to business news the - ",

" I've prepared the cake, " called Miori suddenly to Yun making her avert her attention away from the

TV. Placing the cake down on the dining table Miori took a piece, " Mmm… It's good. Did you bake it yourself? " she asked. Smiling Yun thanked Miori.

" Hold on!" exclaimed Natasha. Both women then turned their attention towards the T.V at commentator's urgent tone.

" This news was just in ' A blast from a vehicle clamed 67 lives in Bombay, India'. Police officials

said that a vehicle was loaded with explosives and set of at a local transport station at Bombay. Police haven't found the motives behind the attack

but ruled out that it was the work of terrorist," said Natasha. From the T.V both women saw that a few papers were handed to her immediately.

Natasha was reading the headlines aloud of each of them. "'There is a report that 20 unidentified gunmen are staging a riot by gunning down civilians in

Indonesia from 3 hover cars . Local military police tried to subdue them but they managed to escaped.

In a separate incident 65 people were killed by inhaling toxic gas released inside a theater in Russia. It is said that someone has fouled the air ventilation

system of the theater. In another incident hydrogen plant that exploded has decimated the countryside killing more than 159 people within the affected

area in Virginia, U.S. American authorities are investigating the scene," said Natasha.

Suddenly there was a static on the TV screen and the news channel was replaced with someone only shown at the eyes,

" This is Sefron leader of the Red Cult society and you are seeing a live broadcast. Don't bother changing the channel, " a tone of laughter can be

heard from his digitally disguised voice," for I have intercepted every T.V channel that is available on Earth. I am sure that you are all hearing reports

of killing and people dying. What a pity," he added mockingly. " Well I can see that my harvest operation ' The Cleansing' has already begun. As I speak

more people are dying from the hands of my loyal subjects. No one is safe, so don't think that staying home all day will keep you alive. The cult also leaves

no religion unbound and stupid fools who believed in some god won't be spared either. Whether you are Christian, Islam, Buddhist or others shall not be spared

from ' The Cleansing'," .

Sefron red eyes narrowed so menacingly that anyone who was watching were taken aback. "Yes, it is time that you pathetic people think on what you

have just done to our own beloved planet. I, Sefron and my followers will restore earth to its former glory. And it shall be ruled that the new Earth will belong

to The Red Eye and its children not some spoiled fools polluting it," with that he let out a booming laughter before he ended the broadcast. Both women now could

see Natasha on the screen blinking in shock. Miori then shut the T.V off. Those eyes, those menacing eyes that burned with such hatred had send shivers down on everyone.

" W-what does this Sefron want ? " Yun quivered still in the state of shock." I am not sure but one thing is for certain he is bent on destroying everyone on Earth, " said Miori in

a worried tone. " And he has killed more than 150 people in U.S. How they manage to slip by U.S security forces?

What happened to U.S intelligent agencies? " said Yun frighteningly." Yun slow down. I don't have all the answers and I think Sefron is an extremist that let his hatred control him.

Since the U.S government has failed to stop the cult's activities and this means that we need the cooperation of everyone on Earth to eliminate the threat," said Miori.

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The next day in the U.N. Headquarters, Security Council Hall *

Members of the U.N. Security Council were seated at their places at the doughnut shaped table with an opening facing the entrance.

The symbol of the U.N. remained unchanged through ages of time decorated the blue carpet at the center of the table.

The non-permanent members of this year's council that were elected are Spain, Portugal, India, Venezuela, Japan, Egypt, Peru , Indonesia, Philippines and Italy.

News reporters could be seen mingling around the corners of the council hall trying to air the council's decision.

The meeting began when elected president of the meeting, Moyorono spoke into the mike, " Before we begin I would like to thank members of the council for giving their time to

attend this meeting, " his voice rang throughout the hall. He saw nods of approval coming from representatives of their countries while he scanned the room.

" For those of you who don't have a clear idea of this meeting, I will repeat that we are here to discuss the activities of a cult known as ' The Red Eye '.

This cult was active just when the Pexis was found. They had attacked the expedition fleet that the Natural Resource Agency has set out killing a total of 67 people.

Now there were reports based on the news from our military The Red Eye has recently raided the Tokyo Research Institute butchered all 30 people that were on duty.

No hostages were taken. They were after the Pexis that is stored in the facility for research as an energy source that will power the ships of our Colonization Project.

Intelligence in Japan reported that the cult has planned to initiate the facilities self destruct sequence after they have done transporting the Pexis out of the area.

Our sources say that the reason behind this action is to kill to get peoples life force or energy within a living being. No doubt that this is the act of their so called ' Cleansing '.

This is the most absurd reason I have ever heard in my life. My conclusion is that the cult is using the ' Cleansing ' as a poor excuse to bring disorder and to instill fear on the populace.

This is an act of terror and it is up for us to put a stop to it before the cult brings chaos, " he said.

Ronald Helving the representative for the U.S was arranging some shelve of papers in front of him before he spoke, " The cult had not only focused their activities in

Japan but in the also in the U.S. Recently they have sabotaged one of our hydrogen plants in the country. The U.S government is aware of such dangerous plant and security

of the facility is very tight. How the cult bypassed it was beyond our ability to comprehend but we had few solid conclusions. First is that the cult somehow got a hold of one

of the top officials of the plant and influenced him to let them in. Second is that the official was corrupted himself and he was trying to side with the cult to get something.

FBI investigation shows that the personnel is a happy employee of the plant and completely loyal. The manager of the plant also had him screened for background and

found that he posses neither a criminal record nor any mental instability. So we have to discount the latter and what is even more puzzling is that the individual will power

is strong and not easily influenced. Investigation show that on that fateful day he reported in for work as usual but his colleagues said that he acted strangely like he wasn't aware

of his surroundings half of the time and not in touch with reality. This put us to conclude that he was either hypnotized or brainwashed by a

professional. These two acts are forbidden by international law of taking over a mind of an individual whether it is for good or bad reasons. My fellow members this cause of

action should not be ignored, not only the cult have violated international laws but also intent on the destruction of our world we have worked so hard to build , "

and he ended his talk. Russian ambassador Felmic Putin adjusted his tie before he spoke, " Not only the U.S had dealings with the cult but the Russians too were not ignored.

The theater that the cult has released its unknown gas was reported to be ' Ricin Gas ' a toxic substance that when inhaled will bring death to a person if not treated immediately.

The Russians concluded that the cult poses biological weapons that are extremely dangerous. The cult has breached the U.N. resolution of possessing biological

weapons and putting it into dangerous use. This is a very serious act and must be put to stop immediately , " after finishing his sentence Felmic was seen talking

quietly to his group. " Members of the council, it is know dating from the attack of the facility till now the cult alone has clamed more than 1243 lives throughout the world.

Should this continue we could expect the death toll to double, " said Moyorono. " Ronald will now give us a report based on the cult's strength, ".

" Thank you Moyorono. From the past week U.S intelligence had not been sitting ideal," said Ronald.

" Here with me is a report sent by a joint co-operation between the F.S.B ( Federal Space Bureau), F.B.I and the C.I.A. Based on this thirty page report we suspect that

the cult home base is hidden somewhere among the 3 colony satellites in Jupiter that are Europa(6th moon), Ganymede(7th moon) and Callisto (8th moon).

The colonist may be in league with them for their government didn't put this association under control. We suspect that the government in Jupiter might be

corrupted and allow the cult to construct military facilities without Earth's approval. I'm showing some pictures of these buildings to you now that are recently taken

by our intelligence, " said Ronald. He took out a data disc from his brief case and inserts it the reader at the panel before him. He then sends the copies to each representative

so they can have a clear view of the pictures. Ronal activated the holographic display in the center of the room and it showed a picture of a few buildings emitting off large

fumes in an unknown area. " This was taken recently, this picture are some of the munitions plant the cult possesses in the moon of Europa. Our agents report that one of

them is manufacturing biological weapons that the cult is using to attack the theater in Russia and not only that this is where the cult's military gets their supply of arms,

ammunitions and vehicles, " switching into another picture they could see a different building that long and about 2 stories high joined by several walkways to

a few dome shaped buildings. " In this picture we a training camp that is used by the cult. It is estimated that the cult trains about 1500 troops a month.

Spies report that they had already amassed an army of 200,000 troops including pilots and veterans, " with a few taps on his panel Ronald switched another

picture that shows a space platform and within its borders the members could see a few frigate ships patrolling about the platform. " The space platform shown in this

picture is located just outside the orbit of Callisto where they manufacture their ships, only 2 had been sighted currently, we do not know how many more

they might posses, " he continued. " Our scout probes had detected an unidentified small fleet recently between Mars's and Jupiter's orbit that we believe to be the

cults, " Ronald said switching to another picture.

A Super Capital chassis ship flanked with a few frigates was seen in the picture. The councilors now talked among themselves, the cult is getting out of hand.

" Yes, no doubt that this fleet is just the border guard there might be more waiting at Jupiter, " said Ronald. " How did the cult managed to amass

a fleet in such a short time? " blurred Maria Langley the representative for Philippines. " Did they not attack the expedition fleet with their fighter ships?

I thought that's the only thing they have got, " she added surprised. " Yes we all assumed at first. The cult has cleverly kept hidden its army.

The ships must be assembled all over different areas in the solar system and are gathering at Jupiter for a final strike.

Since the cult now is showing its true colors, we had no doubt they tend to topple Earth if we do not stop them now.

We are dealing with a cunning enemy for they had fooled us all into thinking that they small and posed no threat, " said Moyorono.

" Since evidence show that the cult posed a greater threat, I propose to take military action against them, " he tapped his finger on the table.

" Won't a military action trigger a revolt from our colonist? " said Marco Garcia the representative for Italy.

" Have we not learned mistakes of our history during the ' Colonial Wars ' 50 years ago ? " he said spreading his arms in question.

" If we take military action against Jupiter the entire colonist in our solar system will be against us, " Marco added.

" The ' Colonial Wars ' was issued to quell the uprising of the colonist because each colony wants to establish their colony as a free planet. During that period Earth's

government couldn't agree because the colonists have not yet established a firm political hold. This leads an open revolt and Earth has no choice but to subdue

them or face uncontrollable riots, " said William Nash, representative from U.K. " Can you not see that the cult wants the council to lead an open conflict? "

said Marco switching his excuse to avoid war. " If there is war then this will lead to more deaths. Isn't that what they want? People's life force, " he said

standing up and slapping his palm onto the table to make his point clear. Moyorono regarded him for a minute, " Yes, I do not doubt on what you've said.

But what choice do we have? It is either we do nothing or stand up and fight. I hope Marco that what you said will not come true, " said Moyorono gravely.

" Now, let us not waste time on ideal talk, we need to vote now and evidence gathered strongly shows that the cult is bent on bringing destruction, " said Moyorono.

There was a talk between the representatives and their groups, mixed voices could be heard in the hall for half an hour.

Then each representative sent a vote to Moyorono from their panels. Reading from the screen Moyorono said out loud, " It is war! ".

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* The U.N. security council of today includes five permanent members that are the U.S, U.K, France, Russia and China with each right to veto and 10 non-permanent members elected by the General Assembly for 2-year terms. Five non-permanent members are elected from Africa and Asia combined; one from Eastern Europe; two from Latin America; and two from Western Europe and other areas. Decisions in the 15-member Security Council on all substantive matters-for example, a decision calling for direct measures related to the settlement of a dispute-require the affirmative votes of nine members, including the support of all five permanent members. A negative vote-a veto-by a permanent member prevents adoption of a proposal that has received the required number of affirmative votes. Abstention is not regarded as a veto. A state that is a member of the UN, but not of the Security Council, may participate in Security Council discussions in which the Council agrees that the country's interests are particularly affected. In recent years, the Council has interpreted this loosely, enabling many countries to take part in its discussions. Non-members routinely are invited to take part when they are parties to disputes being considered by the Council. The President is selected by rotating monthly in English alphabetical order of members. E.g. The 2002 non-permanent members are: Bulgaria, Cameroon, Colombia, Guinea, Ireland, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Singapore, and Syria. In this story Japan's member this month is the president.

Author's Note: Words in italics are conversations and things shown on TV. No intention was made to insult any religion in this chapter, I'm just showing an extremist point of view. Well I there you have it the only chapter( I hope the only chapter : P ) of a U.N. council taking place to declare war against the cult. This is the most difficult chapter of all I have to write. I had to study a bit of the structure of the U.N. Council first 0_o, so what you see here is a glimpse of a U.N. meeting. But I might not be totally correct and I had to study the 16 moons -_-; (satellites) of Jupiter too. Seeing which one might be possible to be colonized in this fic's era as some of the moons are gaseous and others are having volcanic activity. I hope you readers enjoy this chapter as it is picturing what is taking place currently in Earth.