A/N: I knew that update streak wasn't going to last long ... _ I guess a month isn't all *that*bad ... please don't hurt me!

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Chapter 4: Hidden Secrets

Agents Kaioh and Tomiko stood speechless, remaining near the door frame gaping with shock and frustration. The silence was broken when the blonde laughed and stood up, extending a hand of gratitude. Michiru disregarded it as she stumbled for words, The blonde laughed again, Good to meet you upclose Agent Kaioh. I'm Agent Haruka Tenoh. The aqua girl couldn't help but notice the husky tone that underlined the blonde's voice, I know who you are, Agent Tenoh, but ... how? I shot you ... I saw it, he saw it! Don't always believe what your eyes tell you. Haruka smirked, glancing at Maren who's jaw remained on the ground.

Haruka walked over to the table and picked up a remote, pointing it at a large telescreen. An still image of an old abandoned factory showed up, followed by a series of scientists in action. Agents Kaioh, Tomiko, take a seat. John muttered, motioning towards the array of available chairs. The blonde agent cleared her throat before commencing her story, A little over two years ago myself and another agent accepted a mission in Siberia, where we went undercover as laboratory assistants. They managed to copy the information from one person's dna into another.

A cloning experiment? Maren piped up, giving a questionable look.

Haruka smiled softly, Not quite, Agent Tomiko. Instead of reproducing the clones, they simply duplicated a person by manipulating another subject's dna. We were discovered shortly after, and upon extraction my partne-- The blonde agent began stumbling on her words, obviously showing pain for reliving the subject. My partner was not as fortunate as myself. She cleared her throat before continuing again. As you know, several weeks ago I had been tracked down, in efforts that I would divulge information on the whereabouts of the current location of the scientists. They hoped to duplicate me so they could use one of their agents to infiltrate the CIA from the inside.

With all do respect, how can we be sure that you're one of our own?

The Director immediately spoke up at this moment, Before the mission was compromised, we had received information from our agents notifying us of a retinal scan. Duplicates of a person will maintain their own retinal personalities'. We have already administered the test to Agent Tenoh. He gave a stern look to the two agents and continued. Intelligence has notified us of a new lab that has been constructed in Austria about 30 miles from Vienna. (A/N: haha I can't think of anything original right now ...) You're new counter mission is to download all information regarding the duplication process and destroy the lab. Miss Mizuno will follow with your tech.


Once the three agents had finally left the CIA office, it was well past nightfall. I'll give you a lift. Haruka said, pulling her car keys out of her pocket. It's the least that I could do for you. Michiru smiled softly, inside she enjoyed the company of the blonde agent. Fifteen minutes later, they pulled up in the driveway of Michiru's house, when Haruka grunted, rubbing her shoulder. Agent Kaioh gasped at the sudden sight of red crimson on the agent's white shirt, Agent Tenoh! You need care! The blonde tried to disagree but gave in once Michiru dragged her into her house.

Standing over her with bandages and cleaning solution the aqua agent tapped her foot, You're going to need to remove your shirt, Agent Tenoh. Please, call me Haruka. And I told you, I'm fine. Look, it's not like I'm about to hurt you or anything. Are you always this stubborn? The blonde sighed and loosened her tie before unbuttoning her shirt. Michiru paused as Haruka removed her shirt revealing her natural feminine curves. You--you're a woman? Michiru blurted out, forgetting all sense of courtesy. Haruka gave her a curious look and replied, I never said I was a man ...