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A/N: Ok! Sorry I haven't been able to update much. I've been busy with Games Olympics, SM x Chrono Cross, and War of the Worlds. But, I did get 2 chapters in.kinda. I would've updated sooner, but FF.net decided to turn evil and not let me upload any documents for a while. -_- Anyways, here's the next chapter, enjoy!!
~Blah~ thoughts/ telepathic talking
"blah" speech
"Washu? Dinner's ready!" Sasami quietly said as she walked through Washu's lab, looking for the said scientist.
"Thanks, Sasami! Could you save me some for later? I'm almost done! Oh, and could ya' get that wrench over there?" Washu asked as she popped out of nowhere. Sasami nodded and picked up a small wrench.
"This?" She asked as she held it up for Washu to see. The red head nodded and Sasami politely handed it to her.
"Umm.Miss Washu, please don't overwork yourself." Sasami timidly said. Washu looked at her in surprise, then she grinned warmly at Sasami.
"Ah, don't worry Sasami! I'll be out in an hour! Just save some dinner for me, ok?" She said with a wink. Sasami cheerfully nodded and headed out, careful not to step on anything. Washu let out a soft sigh, then, quickly turned her attention to the machine.
"Back to work!" She said.
"Ah, you two must be the two directors of this foundation. I am Kagato, the representative sent by the U-TIC Oragnization." Kagato calmly started. Jr. rolled his eyes.
~No, duh.~ he thought to himself. He was slightly startled when he heard Gaignun in his head.
~You may not trust him..hell, I don't trust him either, but BEHAVE!~ He sternly said. Jr. shot Gaignun an annoyed glare, but turned his attention back to the representative.
".Commander Margulis wishes an alliance against the gnosis." He said calmly. Gaignun and Jr. exchanged nervous glances but quickly sat down near Kagato.
"Yes. If you don't mind me asking, why is Margulis asking US, the Kukai Foundation, for an alliance? Wouldn't an alliance with the Federation be more beneficial? Or perhaps one with Vector?" Gaignun asked. Kagato smirked at him.
"Because, you all have good military experience, something Vector lacks. Plus, you already HAVE good relations with Vector, so we figure we shall make an alliance with them, next. As for the Federation, they are easily swayed by simple bribes, and we have managed to put so many spies in there, they are too.. unreliable. They trust to easily and have become lax in security and defense. A good example of that is when we were able to frame you all so easily just because we showed them a simple video. Had they checked with Vector or OTHER survivors they would've known the truth. They are too..foolish. You all would be are most beneficial against an enemy like the gnosis." Kagato lazily explained. Jr. narrowed his eyes at him, not convinced.
".Ok, but, you know the Kukai Foundation originally was a government agency for the Federation made to watch you guys. We, of all people, would NEVER trust ya'. Well, not that easily at least." Jr. said. Kagato rolled his eyes. Clearly annoyed by Jr.'s lack of trust.
".Yes well, a boy like you wouldn't understand. You can just go back to school and do whatever you were doing. Leave this negotiation stuff to us, ADULTS." Kagato said. Jr. just shrugged and hopped out of his seat.
"Tch, you're the adult. Whatever you say. I'm outta' here, Gaignun. Have fun making negotiations that I wouldn't understand cause I'm to YOUNG." Jr. said as he headed out. Clearly not caring the least bit. Gaignun grabbed Jr.'s arm and glared at him.
"No, stay. It's good EXPERIENCE for you." Gaignun said through gritted teeth. Jr. sighed and sat back down.
"Damn. So close, too." He muttered to himself. He mentally cringed when he felt Gaignun suddenly yell loudly in his mind. He shot a glare at Gaignun, who just smirked at him.
~ You're not getting away that easily, Rubedo.~ Gaignun said smugly in Jr.'s mind. He visibly flinched at the usage of his real name.
"Ahem, sorry for interrupting your father son moment or whatever the hell you two are, but if you PLEASE?" Kagato asked upon seeing the two glaring at eachother. Gaignun got an apologetic look on his face while Jr. stuck his tongue out at Kagato.
"Tough." Jr. said, ".OW!" He exclaimed as he glared at Gaignun, who had stomped on Jr.'s foot.
~Jr. now's not the time.~ Gaignun telepathically said. Jr. just grumpily rolled his eyes and slumped back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Right then, what are the U-TIC's terms of negotiation?" Gaignun asked.
"Simple really. Complete and total demilitarization." Kagato said. Both directors' jaws dropped in shock.
"Are you kidding me?! You gotta' be insane if ya' think we're gonna' do
THAT!" Jr. exclaimed. Gaignun calmly nodded in agreement.
"He's right. If we did that, the gnosis could easily wipe out this foundation. Not to mention the Federation, and, for all we know, this is some kind of trap. I'm afraid we'll have to disagree with these terms. If you have alternate terms we're listening. If you don't I shall send someone to escort you to your ship." Gaignun said calmly. Kagato, surprisingly enough, smirked, then, let out a dramatic sigh.
"Well, I see your mind is made up then. We have no alternate terms, and I'm afraid you won't like this." Kagato said in a fake disappointed voice as he simply snapped his fingers..
"DONE!!!" Washu proudly exclaimed to herself as she took a step back and proudly examined her work. Then, she happily headed out to inform the others.
"Ryoko, be a good girl and get everyone, alright?" Washu asked cheerfully. Ryoko rolled her eyes and teleported off to find everyone.
"What is it, Miss Washu?" Mihoshi asked as she walked into the living room. Kiyone and Sasami followed shortly after.
"Wait and find out..and don't move. No reason to risk my invention getting destroyed by you." Washu muttered to herself.
"Uhh, Washu, we alerted HQ of what's going on. They said they offer their support if need be." Kiyone said. Washu nodded her thanks. Then Aeka, Ryoko, Katsuhito, and Tenchi came in.
"Miss Washu, I have alerted Jurai of this development, and Umm.well." Aeka nervously stuttered. Washu looked at her curiously.
"Well?" she inquired.
"The Jurai royal family is coming too. Aeka's papa, mama, and Katsuhito's mama." Ryoko said with smrik. Aeka glared at her.
"Why you." she trailed off when she heard a familiar ship landing.
"AEKAA!!!!" a woman exclaimed. The two princesses of Jurai sweat dropped when they heard their mother some charging in the house.
"Aeka! Sasami!" she exclaimed spreading her arms wide open. Suddenly, Sasami and Aeka got tears in their eyes.
"Mama!" they exclaimed simultaneously.
"My babies!" Misaki exclaimed. The three hugged each other.
"Oh, Tenchi, Ryo-oki, Miss Washu, Miss Ryoko, Yosho, Mihoshi, Kiyone, how are you?" She asked. They just nervously waved to her in greeting.
~I can't believe this.~ Washu thought to herself. Then, Azusa (the king) and Funaho (Yosho's mom) gracefully walked in. He discreetly stopped in front of Tenchi and Katsuhito.
"Yosho, Tenchi. I have been informed you are going after Kagato. We are going to join you." He said sternly. Washu quickly stepped.
"Uh..is that wise? I mean, who will stay and watch Jurai?" she pointed out. Funaho smiled at Washu.
"The trees of Jurai have decided to help us, and watch over our people." Funaho explained.
".Riight. Anyways, if you're sure. I mean we're going into the vast unknowns here." Washu said. Azusa glared at her.
"We're going." He stated coldly. She sighed, knowing the hopelessness of the situation and looked at Kiyone.
"Please don't tell me any of your people are coming too." She said. Kiyone and Mihoshi both shook their heads in a negative.
"Nope! We have to write reports!" The blond said happily. Washu just shrugged and gestured to the door to her lab.
"It's in here." They nodded and walked in. Carefully avoided the numerous wires spread throughout the lab.
"Azaka! Kamidake! Come on." Aeka sternly commanded her bodyguards. They quickly followed the royal family.
"As you wish." They said. Finally, they stopped at a bug machine.
"Here it is. Ain't it beautiful? Anyways, step in that square over there." Washu said as she pointed to a medium sized square painted on the floor. Everyone squeezed in and waited while Washu did last minute check ups.
"Hurry, Washu!" Ryoko exclaimed.
"Patience! You don't want me to send you to the middle of nowhere, do you?!" Washu snapped. Ryoko rolled her eyes.
"That's basically where we're going." She muttered. Finally Washu grinned to herself and gave them the thumbs up. Then, a blinding flash of surreal white light engulfed them.
A/N: WHOO! Chappie 3 up! Please R&R thanks!
A/N: Ok! Sorry I haven't been able to update much. I've been busy with Games Olympics, SM x Chrono Cross, and War of the Worlds. But, I did get 2 chapters in.kinda. I would've updated sooner, but FF.net decided to turn evil and not let me upload any documents for a while. -_- Anyways, here's the next chapter, enjoy!!
~Blah~ thoughts/ telepathic talking
"blah" speech
"Washu? Dinner's ready!" Sasami quietly said as she walked through Washu's lab, looking for the said scientist.
"Thanks, Sasami! Could you save me some for later? I'm almost done! Oh, and could ya' get that wrench over there?" Washu asked as she popped out of nowhere. Sasami nodded and picked up a small wrench.
"This?" She asked as she held it up for Washu to see. The red head nodded and Sasami politely handed it to her.
"Umm.Miss Washu, please don't overwork yourself." Sasami timidly said. Washu looked at her in surprise, then she grinned warmly at Sasami.
"Ah, don't worry Sasami! I'll be out in an hour! Just save some dinner for me, ok?" She said with a wink. Sasami cheerfully nodded and headed out, careful not to step on anything. Washu let out a soft sigh, then, quickly turned her attention to the machine.
"Back to work!" She said.
"Ah, you two must be the two directors of this foundation. I am Kagato, the representative sent by the U-TIC Oragnization." Kagato calmly started. Jr. rolled his eyes.
~No, duh.~ he thought to himself. He was slightly startled when he heard Gaignun in his head.
~You may not trust him..hell, I don't trust him either, but BEHAVE!~ He sternly said. Jr. shot Gaignun an annoyed glare, but turned his attention back to the representative.
".Commander Margulis wishes an alliance against the gnosis." He said calmly. Gaignun and Jr. exchanged nervous glances but quickly sat down near Kagato.
"Yes. If you don't mind me asking, why is Margulis asking US, the Kukai Foundation, for an alliance? Wouldn't an alliance with the Federation be more beneficial? Or perhaps one with Vector?" Gaignun asked. Kagato smirked at him.
"Because, you all have good military experience, something Vector lacks. Plus, you already HAVE good relations with Vector, so we figure we shall make an alliance with them, next. As for the Federation, they are easily swayed by simple bribes, and we have managed to put so many spies in there, they are too.. unreliable. They trust to easily and have become lax in security and defense. A good example of that is when we were able to frame you all so easily just because we showed them a simple video. Had they checked with Vector or OTHER survivors they would've known the truth. They are too..foolish. You all would be are most beneficial against an enemy like the gnosis." Kagato lazily explained. Jr. narrowed his eyes at him, not convinced.
".Ok, but, you know the Kukai Foundation originally was a government agency for the Federation made to watch you guys. We, of all people, would NEVER trust ya'. Well, not that easily at least." Jr. said. Kagato rolled his eyes. Clearly annoyed by Jr.'s lack of trust.
".Yes well, a boy like you wouldn't understand. You can just go back to school and do whatever you were doing. Leave this negotiation stuff to us, ADULTS." Kagato said. Jr. just shrugged and hopped out of his seat.
"Tch, you're the adult. Whatever you say. I'm outta' here, Gaignun. Have fun making negotiations that I wouldn't understand cause I'm to YOUNG." Jr. said as he headed out. Clearly not caring the least bit. Gaignun grabbed Jr.'s arm and glared at him.
"No, stay. It's good EXPERIENCE for you." Gaignun said through gritted teeth. Jr. sighed and sat back down.
"Damn. So close, too." He muttered to himself. He mentally cringed when he felt Gaignun suddenly yell loudly in his mind. He shot a glare at Gaignun, who just smirked at him.
~ You're not getting away that easily, Rubedo.~ Gaignun said smugly in Jr.'s mind. He visibly flinched at the usage of his real name.
"Ahem, sorry for interrupting your father son moment or whatever the hell you two are, but if you PLEASE?" Kagato asked upon seeing the two glaring at eachother. Gaignun got an apologetic look on his face while Jr. stuck his tongue out at Kagato.
"Tough." Jr. said, ".OW!" He exclaimed as he glared at Gaignun, who had stomped on Jr.'s foot.
~Jr. now's not the time.~ Gaignun telepathically said. Jr. just grumpily rolled his eyes and slumped back in his chair with his arms crossed over his chest.
"Right then, what are the U-TIC's terms of negotiation?" Gaignun asked.
"Simple really. Complete and total demilitarization." Kagato said. Both directors' jaws dropped in shock.
"Are you kidding me?! You gotta' be insane if ya' think we're gonna' do
THAT!" Jr. exclaimed. Gaignun calmly nodded in agreement.
"He's right. If we did that, the gnosis could easily wipe out this foundation. Not to mention the Federation, and, for all we know, this is some kind of trap. I'm afraid we'll have to disagree with these terms. If you have alternate terms we're listening. If you don't I shall send someone to escort you to your ship." Gaignun said calmly. Kagato, surprisingly enough, smirked, then, let out a dramatic sigh.
"Well, I see your mind is made up then. We have no alternate terms, and I'm afraid you won't like this." Kagato said in a fake disappointed voice as he simply snapped his fingers..
"DONE!!!" Washu proudly exclaimed to herself as she took a step back and proudly examined her work. Then, she happily headed out to inform the others.
"Ryoko, be a good girl and get everyone, alright?" Washu asked cheerfully. Ryoko rolled her eyes and teleported off to find everyone.
"What is it, Miss Washu?" Mihoshi asked as she walked into the living room. Kiyone and Sasami followed shortly after.
"Wait and find out..and don't move. No reason to risk my invention getting destroyed by you." Washu muttered to herself.
"Uhh, Washu, we alerted HQ of what's going on. They said they offer their support if need be." Kiyone said. Washu nodded her thanks. Then Aeka, Ryoko, Katsuhito, and Tenchi came in.
"Miss Washu, I have alerted Jurai of this development, and Umm.well." Aeka nervously stuttered. Washu looked at her curiously.
"Well?" she inquired.
"The Jurai royal family is coming too. Aeka's papa, mama, and Katsuhito's mama." Ryoko said with smrik. Aeka glared at her.
"Why you." she trailed off when she heard a familiar ship landing.
"AEKAA!!!!" a woman exclaimed. The two princesses of Jurai sweat dropped when they heard their mother some charging in the house.
"Aeka! Sasami!" she exclaimed spreading her arms wide open. Suddenly, Sasami and Aeka got tears in their eyes.
"Mama!" they exclaimed simultaneously.
"My babies!" Misaki exclaimed. The three hugged each other.
"Oh, Tenchi, Ryo-oki, Miss Washu, Miss Ryoko, Yosho, Mihoshi, Kiyone, how are you?" She asked. They just nervously waved to her in greeting.
~I can't believe this.~ Washu thought to herself. Then, Azusa (the king) and Funaho (Yosho's mom) gracefully walked in. He discreetly stopped in front of Tenchi and Katsuhito.
"Yosho, Tenchi. I have been informed you are going after Kagato. We are going to join you." He said sternly. Washu quickly stepped.
"Uh..is that wise? I mean, who will stay and watch Jurai?" she pointed out. Funaho smiled at Washu.
"The trees of Jurai have decided to help us, and watch over our people." Funaho explained.
".Riight. Anyways, if you're sure. I mean we're going into the vast unknowns here." Washu said. Azusa glared at her.
"We're going." He stated coldly. She sighed, knowing the hopelessness of the situation and looked at Kiyone.
"Please don't tell me any of your people are coming too." She said. Kiyone and Mihoshi both shook their heads in a negative.
"Nope! We have to write reports!" The blond said happily. Washu just shrugged and gestured to the door to her lab.
"It's in here." They nodded and walked in. Carefully avoided the numerous wires spread throughout the lab.
"Azaka! Kamidake! Come on." Aeka sternly commanded her bodyguards. They quickly followed the royal family.
"As you wish." They said. Finally, they stopped at a bug machine.
"Here it is. Ain't it beautiful? Anyways, step in that square over there." Washu said as she pointed to a medium sized square painted on the floor. Everyone squeezed in and waited while Washu did last minute check ups.
"Hurry, Washu!" Ryoko exclaimed.
"Patience! You don't want me to send you to the middle of nowhere, do you?!" Washu snapped. Ryoko rolled her eyes.
"That's basically where we're going." She muttered. Finally Washu grinned to herself and gave them the thumbs up. Then, a blinding flash of surreal white light engulfed them.
A/N: WHOO! Chappie 3 up! Please R&R thanks!
