The Mistakes of the Past
Author's Notes: Hey, no excuses this time. Chapter 12!
Chapter Twelve: True Meaning
Maria sat in front of her computer screen looking up some information. She had collaborated all the information they had every collected from the Leingod research facility. She put her hand on her chin.
"Destruction…the power to destroy, Alteration…the power to change, Connection…our path into 4D space, I don't see how Mist comes into the equation. He's too intelligent to just be another android."
Fayt walked into room, startled, Maria turned around.
"F-Fayt? Is something the matter?"
"I just want to talk to you, Maria."
"Sit down. What's going on, Fayt?"
Fayt took a seat on Maria's bed.
"Don't you get that déjà vu feeling, Maria?"
Maria crossed her legs in her seat and looked at Fayt.
"What do you mean?"
Fayt leaned his arms on his legs and looked down. As he began to talk he faced Maria.
"Like we've been in this situation before. You remember…after my father died in Kirlsa he told us to go to Moonbase and we discovered our hidden powers and what they were for. I mean, I thought it was pretty shocking that the Creator would be calling for our end."
"I couldn't agree more, Fayt."
"But now…we have Mist…how it connected us…and a similar threat. Luther can't possibly be trying to exact revenge…I mean…we did defeat him…right?"
Maria placed her hand on her chin and shook her head.
"I have no idea. But, whatever we faced on the plains…were stronger than the Proclaimers. I still can't figure out how Mist ties into all of this. I mean, we are all aware of his abilities…after what we saw in the Battle Simulator…"
Maria thought for a second.
"By the way, where is Mist?"
"He's in his room. I think he was with Nel."
"With Nel?"
Maria had a flashback of what happened in Aquios.
"Something wrong, Maria?"
Maria shook her head.
"No…I was just thinking about something. Either way, we'll find out what's going on soon enough. I'm sure we'll be alright…don't you agree, Fayt?"
Fayt and Maria smiled at each other.
"Yeah."
In Mist's Room…
"That was quite the technique, Mist."
Mist looked up a Nel who leaning on his door, with her arms crossed as usual. Her red hair flicked back as she moved her head.
"Interesting, isn't it? I even surprise myself."
Mist was developing every minute of every single day. Since he had been trapped in the laboratory so long, it seemed that he had an increased growth gene that allowed him to grow and increase in intellect without aging. It truly was something. Yet, whether or not he knew his actual purpose, no one around him had any idea either. He wasn't sure if he had always been this way…or if he was…changed. His relationship with Nel obviously made him question that. "How could I possibly how a flashback with a woman from such a distant planet?"
Nel felt she recognized his swordsmanship…it was like her brother…her adoptive brother from Greeton. Or, that's what she believed he was from. She, her brother and Clair grew up together in Aquios to be very close. They were all like siblings. But, one day he mysteriously disappeared. Nel and Clair looked all over him…and realized they had lost their brother. After losing him…Nel and Clair strengthened their bond and promised to never let it happen again. They would never leave each other, which explained their close relationship.
"Mist…I'm surprised to know my name. The things you know about me…Who are you?"
Mist looked up.
"I wonder if I know myself. What you know, is what I know."
Mist looked a little uneasy as he said that. Nel noticed and walked up to him.
"You wouldn't lie to me, now would you?"
"No. Of course not."
Nel stepped back.
"Well, alright. But, if I find out you lied to me…you better expect something from me."
Nel walked out as the door opened. Mist sighed and fell on his bed.
"Can it wait for me? Those coordinates…they are close to Styx."
The Bridge of the Diplo…
"Cliff, you are aware that the coordinates are close to Styx. Right?"
"Yeah, Mirage. I got a bad feeling about it. Whatever it is, it isn't going to pretty. We've all been in this spot before. Well, either way, let's pick up the pace Mirage.
"Roger."
In the Conference room of the Diplo…
"Albel…are you alright?"
"Bah…"
"Albel, you shouldn't put up such a tough front. We all like you here…"
"Hmph…I don't need your pity, Sophia."
"It's not pity! I think you could be a little nicer! We've been through a lot together, haven't we?"
Albel thought to himself. "Hmph, this girl never changes. Always the optimist." He turned to Sophia and placed his hand over the sheath of his sword.
"What are you saying?"
"We're friends!"
Sophia smiled happily Albel, and Albel gave her a weird face. He never would've expected her to such a ridiculous thing.
"Don't be foolish!"
"Come on! Hey, I know! Let's get something to eat!"
Albel sighed. "Tsk…when did this girl ever start talking to ME?" He looked at her. "Maybe, if I go with her…she'll leave me alone."
"Fine."
Albel said. Sophia clasped her hands together.
"Then it's settled! Let's go get some food, Albel!"
As strange as it sounds…it also looked very strange. Albel and Sophia…together? What? Well, even if it was just for food…it made on the crew members on the Diplo take a second look and rub their eyes…well…to make sure they weren't seeing things.
Later that day…
It was already getting late. But, in space…how could you tell? In any case, Mist left his room and headed to battle simulator, while no one was around. He opened the door and stood in the middle.
"Computer, re-scan my level please."
"Affirmative. Scanning."
The beeping of the computer was the only noise being made.
"After, please start a level SSS simulation."
"Confirmed."
Mist – Warrior Mage – Level 125
"The simulator will end if any of the combatants are in any danger."
"I know. Begin."
The simulator began, but this time it wasn't 2 huge dragons. It was 20 smaller ones. They was even more dangerous then last time. Mist had too many blind spots. He called forth his sword and began to attack. He was swift, swift like the wind. His attacks were precise one after another the simulations fell. He jumped into the air and slashed at one more.
"Not bad."
Mist's sword disappeared. But, the computer began speaking, then he heard a laser shot behind him. He turned around to see a dragon being destroyed right in front of his face, he opened his eyes wide in surprise.
"Maria Traydor – Gunner – Level 110"
"Pay more attention, Mist."
Mist didn't reply. He looked at Maria, Fayt made him aware of Maria's power. He began to walk towards her and he didn't stop, he walked right by her.
"You know more then you lead on, don't you?"
"I don't know what you're talking about…"
"Don't play dumb with me."
"A pretty girl like you…shouldn't worry about it. I want to know some things too, Maria."
Maria was surprised. She couldn't remember clearly, but if she wasn't mistaken, this was the first time he had said her name.
"I don't like your attitude."
"You won't have to deal with it for much longer…"
Mist walked out of the battle simulator. Maria stood and watched him walked out, with her gun in hand.
"What does he mean?"
End Chapter 12