Blarg…This chapter is going to be LONGGGGGG. I'm on author's block…sigh…how annoying…this is going to be a tough chapter to write, but everyone experiences these things eh? Thanks for the reviews! Hey!!! I got a question for everyone!!!
WHAT ARE YOU GUYS GONNA BE FOR HOLLOWEEN!? Ima be a evil doll maker…I'm old for holloween…but who gives a crap…parties!!!
TSAdmiral- I see now that everyone is depending on this fic…OOO the pressure, lol. Nah Don't feel any, thanks for ur review!!! YAY! Thanks for the compliment. I finally have a few ideas for KOS-MOS and chaos…which you'll see in this chapter…and let me tell you…they might surprise u…in the end…of this chapter anyway…
PsycoAutmn- PERIMNENT sugar high? Scared…but anyway…Albedo is evil isn't he? Yet sexy at the same time…not sure if he'll appear in this fic…will see…keep reviewing!!
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Katrina-chan- hides why r u glaring at me? Sigh…lol Hope you like this chappie…verrryyy longgg.. HAH. Anyways, yes, Jr. is fun to torment…but he'll see his good days…maybe…not sure…
FFfangirlH- Isn't it great to read a story with it's music! Its fantastic! It really helps you get into the mood of the story. . I did a bunch of research at the beginning…but now…I rely on my memory…I depend on it…can't have incorrect information now can we? I used to research…but I don't anymore, just waiting for the 2nd game to come out now…
Maieve Avvi- That's right, Mary will make the story very interesting in later chapters…and also, I added some KK-C in here, so all u damn fans be happy!! Sigh…oh well, that's what I'm here for…to pour my little heart out in this fic…hehe
Nikki- it's alright pat pat we all have our " SCREW U COMPUTER" days…thanks for your comments…we shall see how MOMO gives her support…if she gives any to Jr. MWAMWHAAA!!!
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" Blah Blah Blah."- Thoughts
' Blah Blah.'- Telepathy
Light Your Face With A Smile
Chapter 16
Eyes
MOMO sank in the metallic chair inside the infirmary. It was a small place, usually used for quick healing, but today, the room would be used differently…
The small girl closed her eyes, and as she did so, past events appeared before her, causing the realian to re-open them quickly. It was such a horrid sight, seeing Jr. lye so still. She hoped that the boy would be ok…
MOMO felt scared somehow…and it wasn't because of what happened to Jr…
A feeling had been tugging inside her that she couldn't describe at first. But after much thinking, she realized what it had been…MOMO couldn't believe herself. When she saw Ziggy carry Jr.'s body out of his room, she looked at him…she didn't cry nor frown. She just stood there…an emotionless expression falling on her features.
She felt good when she saw him…and the pink haired girl couldn't figure out why…MOMO bowed her head downwards, ashamed of her feelings. How could she feel better by seeing Jr. in such a state? Did she truly feel happy? Did she want him to feel some pain? Pain that could some what relate to her past and still present situation?
All these thoughts made her feel so odd. Did she change so drastically when they were apart?
chaos came walking through the opening inside the infirmary. He took a seat next to MOMO and crossed his fingers together. chaos took a quick glance at MOMO and began to speak..
" Jr. is still unconscious…he seems to be cut up pretty badly by all those shards. I wonder…how did the mirror break…I can't entirely believe that it was an intruder trying to hurt him…" chaos pondered out loudly as MOMO looked over to the male.
" Will he be…ok?" MOMO questioned, seeing how her pronouncing and voicing had improved. chaos smiled weakly as his eyes softened.
" Sure, I think he will be. After all, he's a strong fighter. Jr. will make it through." With that, both sat in silence…
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After a few minutes, Ziggy also came through the opening and looked over at the two. He noticed how MOMO wore a far off expression. The cyborg had been worried about her for a long period of time. He hadn't been helping much, but MOMO seemed to be fine with just his company, just seeing him around.
" MOMO? Is there something troubling you?" Ziggy asked as MOMO became startled, but collected herself quickly. The realian shook her head.
" No…no, nothing…at all. Just a little…tired." MOMO managed a small smile, hoping Ziggy wouldn't push the subject any further.
And he didn't…the relationship between them always seemed this way. Leaving the subject hanging in the air, never to be fully completed. MOMO then stood up from her seat with chaos following her moves.
" I guess we should go, there's nothing more we can do here…" as chaos trailed off, the automatic doors opened…
Revealing a warned out looking Shion and a worried looking Mary Godwin. The three froze, surprised by the golden haired girl's sudden appearance.
" I came as soon as Shion told me! What happened!?" Mary blurted out as she jogged inside the room, Shion not to far behind. Mary seemed to have ignored the confused expression on their faces, questions forming in their heads.
" Mary?"
" Hey…MOMO! Your ok!" Mary exclaimed as the two embraced. Mary felt relief wash over her. Besides Jr., Mary had questioned herself if MOMO would ever be ok. But just seeing the girl in front of her made Mary feel so much better. Talk about weird situation…
" What are you…doing here?" MOMO questioned as Mary let her go, suddenly embarrassed by her sudden appearance.
" Oh, geez, silly me…I guess Master Gaignun didn't tell ya'll. I'll be staying here for awhile until everything settles down. Those reporters were getting so annoying…I had to get away. For my safety anyway…" Mary explained as she smiled over to the others. Shion walked up behind Mary as said girl turned around to look at her.
" I was contacted that there was an incident. What happened?!" Shion said as Mary's face darkened with worry.
" Little Master….is he alright?" Mary asked as chaos tilted his head.
" He's suffering from many injuries. It seems that somehow the bathroom mirror broke and most of the shards cut into his body."
" Was it an…" Shion trailed off.
" No…at least, I don't think it was…the room only has one exit, and the alarms signaling an intruder inside the facility would have gone off…"
" Then what could have caused it?" Shion questioned as Mary cut in.
" May I see him?"
" Sorry Mary, no one is aloud to enter the room, the doctor and her assistant are still taken out pieces of glass. After the operation, she wants him to be left alone to rest." Ziggy explained as Mary's face revealed disappointment replacing worry.
" Oh…I see…"
" There isn't much we can do here at the moment." chaos paused. " We're all going to have to be patient, I suggest we had to the eatery…we could at least give Mary a warm welcome." chaos shrugged at the idea, looking at the Godwin for an answer. She looked around at everyone.
Truthfully, she wanted to stay…Mary would wait patiently for the operation to be done…but, she was hungry from the journey.
" I guess it wouldn't be all that bad…I can do some catching up with the others…Little Master…please be alright…"
" Yes, that does sound like a good idea…heh, everything just happened so fast. Please, tell me what's been going on." Mary spoke as chaos nodded…and they all left…
A tray was placed on the kitchen counter top. On the thin object, glasses were being filled with a few different beverages. The pitcher was being held by a small yet smooth creamy like hand, a glove covering it…
KOS-MOS set the pitcher down and held the tray up carefully. Shion gave her the task to serve them again, seeing as how there wasn't anything else for the android to do. The Vector employee also gave her the job so she would stop worrying about her functions. But then again, maybe there was something wrong with the android, or at least her behavior.
KOS-MOS seemed to have a far away look on her face more these days, and it surprised Shion. The blue haired android didn't show a shred of emotion, seeing her look distant made Shion content…Was she somehow adapting to other peoples emotions? Was she finally understanding feelings…or was it just a malfunction, although, Shion could not find absolutely nothing wrong with the girl…she wondered…
Shion turned her head towards the kitchen door as it slide open, revealing KOS-MOS holding the tray with ease and heading towards the small group. chaos had also heard the door open, causing him to look up and smile at KOS-MOS. The android stopped walking, seeing how she had caught chaos's gaze. He waved silently as no one could see his small action. KOS-MOS tilted her head to the side, and without warning, took a step backward.
This surprised chaos as Shion narrowed her eyebrows.
" KOS-MOS?" Shion called as everyone at the table stopped conversing and looked in the direction Shion was looking at. Allen was seated next to Mary as she was seating next to MOMO. Shion sat on the other side of the table with Ziggy standing next to her seated form. chaos sat at the next table behind them, feeling a bit over crowded at one table. chaos placed his hand on the cushioned bench top, where it had been before.
" KOS-MOS?" Shion called again as everyone questioned her sudden actions. After a few moments, KOS-MOS replied.
" Yes Shion?" Shion signaled Ziggy to step aside as she slide out of the booth. She walked over to the android with her hand placed under her chin. Shion circled the girl once and looked her up and down.
" You seem fine…"
" Is there something the matter Shion?"
" No…just the fact that you were still standing in the same spot. Suddenly, you just took a step back…is there something wrong?"
" My functions are working at normal out put. No bugs or viruses can be located. All repairs have been completed in the last 4 hours." KOS-MOS explained as Shion only sighed. She closed her eyes and slumped her shoulders.
" Ok then…" Shion paused unsurely. " How about you go train in the work out room sometime? Work your systems out? Ok? Do that some time."
The android only nodded in response as the two walked over to the table and everyone went back to conversing…all except chaos. He frowned at KOS-MOS as she served everyone drinks, everyone thanking her on the way.
After a few minutes, KOS-MOS had only one cup left on her tray…and she looked over to chaos. Mary had asked him a question, so he had been busy giving her an answer. KOS-MOS starred blankly at him, her ruby eyes moving, adjusting to the sight of him. She walked over slowly, yet cautiously to the silver haired male. She stood in front of his table without saying a word, waiting for him to acknowledge her presence…
…
As if on cue, chaos looked around behind him and turned back. He froze suddenly and glanced behind himself again. KOS-MOS stood there, her eyes dead locked on his form. chaos raised an eyebrow in question and turned around in his seat.
" KOS-MOS?"
" Here…" KOS-MOS placed the drink on the table, it's liquid fizzing to the sudden movement. chaos starred at the glass oddly as did KOS-MOS. She held the tray beside her and was about to walk away…
Until chaos sat upright in his seat and motioned for her to take a seat as well. KOS-MOS starred at the other seat…contemplating on what to do. chaos smiled at her, seeing as he seemed to read her thoughts…if she had any that is…
" Come and sit with me." chaos said plainly as KOS-MOS obeyed. She couldn't understand right at the sound of his voice, she had to automatically do whatever he said…the female would only obey Shion…or Allen…
She sat still for awhile as chaos took a sip of his drink, in a polite fashion. He eyed KOS-MOS at the corner of his eye and placed the glass cup back down. He leaned forward on the table and looked at her…she looked at him…and neither of them said a word…
…
The others hadn't seem to notice…all except Ziggy, for he was standing, and could see the table behind the one everyone else had been seating at. Ziggy raised an eyebrow, questioning KOS-MOS's behavior. What exactly were they doing? Starring at each other that way…he wasn't sure if he should get into it…
Then a thought came to him…KOS-MOS and chaos? Now that would have been interesting to see…yet he couldn't imagine a pair like that…if one ever existed…
He shook his head and looked towards the others…no…he would not go into the subject…he wasn't for relationships…being in one and having it destroyed in front of your face was enough for the cyborg…after all…
It was only a 100 years ago that it happened…
" I think I'm getting used to it…" chaos whispered out, enough for KOS-MOS to hear him.
" What, if I may ask, are you inquiring?" KOS-MOS replied with her monotone voice.
" Your eyes…I think I'm getting used to looking at your eyes…" chaos trailed off.
" My eyes?" KOS-MOS questioned.
" They don't seem so…blank…they're different today. Hmm…maybe they show…confusion? A questioning gaze?"
" I have no question to give or to answer, the eyes do not reflect such words that you speak of."
" No, no…not words, eyes reflect feelings."
" On human standards yes, for synthetic creatures, no." KOS-MOS added dryly as chaos broke his gaze from her.
" I guess you just love to ruin the moment…" chaos chuckled as he leaned back in his seat.
" I am only commenting on a statement you had made 1.353864 minutes ago that is illogical."
" How is expressing through one's eyes illogical?" chaos shot back as KOS-MOS sat still.
" The eyes only have one function, and it is to see the surroundings around one person."
" Must you always take things literally?"
" I only speak the truth."
" What you say is the truth…only covers up the true nature of these." chaos pointed to his eyes as KOS-MOS did not respond to his actions. After a few moments, chaos calmed down and stood from his seat, catching MOMO's attention.
" chaos, why don't you sit with us?" MOMO asked, a hint of sadness In her voice as chaos waved the question off.
" I'm alright MOMO, I'm just going to take a nap…see you all later." With that, chaos exited the room and left KOS-MOS seating at the table. She would not be at fault here, chaos was talking nonsense…things she did not understand. She was not like him…as he was not like her. But somehow, he always seemed to leave some type of impression on her…
And it made her seem…and maybe even feel small…
Next day…( hope it doesn't sound like I'm rushing the story…sigh…)
Mary had finally settled in earlier that day, placing her clothing in a small drawer and other materials. Shion had gone to help her, seeing how she woke up early in the morning and had nothing better to do.
The brown haired lady placed her hands on her hips and sighed. That was that…
" Thanks for helping me Shion." Mary said cheerfully.
" Your welcome, at least Mizuki won't have this room to herself now." Shion grinned. A few room arrangements were made and now Mary would be rooming with Mizuki. Mary shrugged and stretched out her somewhat sore muscles.
" Well then…since that's done…I'm going to head out." Mary went for the door, but then stopped at Shion's words, " Where are you going? The eatery?"
" Nah, I thought…I would go check up on Little Master…" Mary said quietly as Shion tilted her head to the side.
" Oh…alright…you'll come afterwards I guess?"
" Sure, I'm starving anyway." Mary waved as the two left the room and departed ways.
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Mary walked through halls, passing the game room as she went…She had only been here for a short time…and she only knew the way to the infirmary. She froze on the spot and slapped the top of her head.
" I should've let Shion come with me…I don't know my way around this place…just to the infirmary…" With this thought, Mary sighed and looked around herself. She was quite pleased to see a game room installed in such a dreary place, it made her wonder how many times people would use it. She decided to take a quick peek around before heading over to Jr. She admired the pool table, it's stripped and whole colored balls aimlessly left around the top of the table. She played with one, wondering if maybe she could ask Jr. to play a few games.
" This ain't the time to be thinking such things, Little Master is hurt…" She said aloud and proceeded in turning around…
Until an object caught her eye…
Mary turned towards the object and starred at it oddly. A small strange shaped case sat next to the cushioned arm chair. She walked over to it and kneeled down, touching the rough, dark surface of the case. Yes, it was a case…Mary lifted an eyebrow as she realized why she seemed to remember it.
" Is this Little Master's?" She questioned herself as she placed the case on the floor and opened it….revealing a violin and it's bow. Mary gasped at the object's appearance…it was Little Masters…
Why would she know?
Mary reflected on the memory of catching Jr. playing the instrument on one rare occasion…she didn't like the memory much…because it was the first time he played a song for her…he made a song about her…about…
Mary noticed the small black notebook she would usually see Jr. hold. She picked it up and flipped through it's contents…although, she didn't have to flip through the whole book, for she stopped on the first page…
Notes and G cliffs had been written on those five black lines. And on the top of the page, was the title of the song…
" Cherry Blossom…" Mary whispered the title and immediately closed the book. Yes, she remembered it well…It was his first piece he had ever written, and Mary was the first to hear it…without Jr. knowing. She wouldn't let the boy know about him playing the violin. He felt that it was his and Gaignun's secret…Mary didn't mean to stumble on Jr. playing it so late at night…it just happened…
She shook her head quickly and placed the instrument and book back in it's original spot. She stood up and paced herself quickly out of the room. She took one last glance at the object, her eyes wanting to burn a whole through it…
How she hated the instrument…
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Mary had finally reached the infirmary after making a wrong turn. She sighed at her stupidity on not asking someone for help…too late now, she made it to her destination anyway. She strolled into the outer room of the infirmary, and at the same time, heard a few quiet whispers coming from the room Jr. was supposedly staying at. Mary became suddenly silent…
She walked quietly over to the door frame…making the whispers grow louder…
She took a quick peek inside to find MOMO sitting on a chair next to Jr.'s bed.
How awful he looked…Bandages covering his body…there was no other way to describe it. He looked somewhat exhausted, but it seemed that Jr. was still unconscious, or just asleep. MOMO had stopped whispering, and only sat still for a few minutes…
She wasn't sure what to do…all these feelings she was experiencing…it didn't feel right…The question still hung in the air as to how she could feel so cruel to Jr…after what she heard from Shion and the others, Jr. went through a lot because of MOMO. Was it her fault that he was in this state?
But she couldn't help think…" Served him right…" MOMO quickly covered her mouth and frowned…where were these feelings coming from? It all started with those memories…
Jr. and Sakura…
That question also hung in the air…was it real? Mary watched on as MOMO seemed to be having some type of inner conflict with herself…
MOMO then looked over at Jr. and stood up. She placed her hand slowly on his arm, but thought better of it…She closed her eyes for a few moments…and then re-opened them. She starred blankly at Jr…
" What's happening to me Jr.? Is there something…wrong with…me?" MOMO paused as she suddenly felt uncomfortable. " What's happening to…you? Is it your powers? I'm not even sure…I don't even know…what's going on…I'm not sure if I do believe what Shion…and the others are telling me about your…suffering…I rather hear it from you…but then…I don't want to talk to you at times…I get nervous…" MOMO stopped again as she looked towards the ceiling.
" Jr…did you know…Sakura? Daddy's real daughter?" Mary widen her eyes at MOMO's question. How did she find out? How could MOMO have possibly known about him and Sakura?
MOMO placed her hands in her pockets as her fingers brushed an object inside them. She quickly took it out, startled by the object's appearance. It was the bracelet…
The realian looked confusingly at it…When had she taken this? She remembered seeing it in Jr.'s room before discovering him in the bathroom…Had she somehow without knowing stuck it in her pocket and walked away?
MOMO frowned at the object…It's shine lost from poor safe keeping…how she treasured the bracelet…
" This bracelet you gave me…while you were gone…It gave me so much hope…in some way…It must have been the only thing from keeping me going…so I hope you get better…" MOMO placed the bracelet in Jr.'s opened hand. She closed his hand around the bracelet…
But suddenly stopped…MOMO's eyes grew wide suddenly…
FLASHBACK
Pitter…patter…
Standing on a porch…
Patter…patter…
So dark outside…hazy clouds…tears?
Pitter…patter…
Sakura…
Standing on the porch…
Pitter…patter…
Jr…
Standing in the rain…
END FLASHBACK
" MOMO? MOMO!?" Mary had suddenly seen MOMO frozen in place, her hand around Jr.'s closed fist. She shook the realian as finally, the pink haired girl jumped back in surprised and let go of Jr. She began to breathe heavily.
" MOMO? MOMO, what's the matter?" Mary asked again as suddenly, MOMO fled out of the room. Mary stood in Jr.'s room puzzled by the quick rush of events…
That was strange…why did MOMO act frantic so suddenly? Mary starred at Jr. for the longest time…questioning her thoughts…
BANG! SHATTER…
Another disk flew in the air…
BANG…
Three more came out…
BANG BANG BANG!!!
The gun let out a foggy substance as the objects exploded in a dark like ball, purplish electricity shooting through it, causing the disks to shatter…
After a few seconds rest, the gun was lifted into the air once again.
" Begin." A monotonous voice called as the machine complied. Shion was right…she needed to brush up on her skills. KOS-MOS decided to practice…or at least better perfect her shooting. Multiple disks came shooting out of the machine in quick paces. KOS-MOS's eyes darted each way, knocking out every target…
SHATTER…
Just like a thunderstorm, all the disks shards flew to pieces on the ground, creating crackling like sounds.
Swish…
KOS-MOS was now in the training part of the facility. She and Ziggy would sometimes have a few rounds with one another…but he seemed to be busy with other matters. Either way, she had to get some shooting in…she had not fought in awhile…
The room was an off white color, equipment sprawled neatly on shelves and tables. Machines ran about, doing mechanical adjustments on other machines.
Another disk appeared from the machine, flying like bird at a fast rate…KOS-MOS concentrated on her target…
" KOS-MOS?"
BANG!
Missed…
The disk hit the wall and smashed into pieces. She quickly turned around and looked above her…
She never missed…
She looked towards the balcony area and found…
" chaos." She said flatly as he nodded. He had been In the room for a few minutes watching her practice her shooting. She seemed to not have noticed him, so chaos decided to call out to her.
SMASH…
Another disk hit the wall and KOS-MOS turned her attention towards the machine.
" Resign." KOS-MOS commanded as the machine immediately shut off. chaos chuckled at this and walked down the stairs.
" How's practice?"
" My shooting abilities have suddenly gone down 2.4 percent because of your interruption."
" Heh…sorry?" chaos innocently shrugged his shoulders as he approached her. The gun laid in her hand…which was now at her side.
" Do you need any assistance in some matter chaos?"
" No."
" Is there something troubling you?"
" I would like to apologize." chaos said suddenly, causing KOS-MOS to stay silent.
" Apologize?"
" Yes…for yesterday. There's many things you don't understand about emotions and feelings…I shouldn't have expected you to know, and for that I'm sorry…" The two stayed silent a few seconds more as she questioned.
" How did you know of my location?"
" Oh, well I asked Shion and she said that you would be down here."
" I see, where is Shion at this time?"
" She said she might go to her room…maybe. Not to sure…"
" I see." With that, KOS-MOS turned back to the machine and called " Begin."
The machine began to spit out disks as KOS-MOS placed her attention on them.
BANG!
Each disk was sent into pieces…
BANG BANG!!
chaos watched her closely as she concentrated…How focused she looked…all her attention on one object…
But not on him…
" Resign." chaos called as the machine shut down once again, causing KOS-MOS took look at the machine suddenly…then a glance towards chaos.
" What are you doing?" KOS-MOS asked as chaos leaned against the machine and sighed. The blur haired girl repeated her question, causing chaos to look at her.
Some type of change went through his eyes…he seemed annoyed somehow…
" Don't you ever get tired of it?"
No response.
" The fighting…don't you ever get tired of it?"
" I am a battle android…"
" Don't you ever get tired of following someone else's orders?"
" Vector Industries is my creator, it is my duty to…"
" What about you? Isn't anyone there own leader these days?"
A silence set in…causing KOS-MOS to look towards her gun and back up.
" Here you are, shooting every disk down with perfection…and yet you don't question your true existence for being alive?"
" Out of 143 disks…I have only shot down 142, your interruption 7.954271 minutes ago has resulted in me missing the 137th disk, therefore, I have not perfected my technique of shooting. My concentration is off."
" Is it because of me?" chaos said out of the blue.
" I do…not understand."
" Do I make you lose your focus?" chaos questioned as he left the machine and walked over to KOS-MOS. " It's me isn't it?"
" I do not understand what you are implying…"
" I know it's me…when I'm around, your sensors malfunction…don't they?"
KOS-MOS became suddenly alarmed. How did he know about her malfunctions? As if reading her supposed thoughts, chaos shook his head.
" No, Shion didn't tell me, it was easy to figure out."
" It could not have been so easy…could it?" KOS-MOS questioned, now realizing how the space between them had suddenly become small.
" KOS-MOS…" chaos had suddenly felt himself being drawn to KOS-MOS some how…
" Why…why won't you let yourself open up for a change? It wouldn't hurt…Let the emotions come to you…don't hold them back…" chaos asked softly as the distance was creepily close between them…
KOS-MOS stood on the spot, never moving an inch from his approaching form…she looked dead on into his eyes…
They bother were only mere inches apart…and closing…But chaos was the one closing the distance…he couldn't help it…
chaos stopped and looked into KOS-MOS eyes…he could see the emotions clear in them…
They all spelled out confusion…
chaos was about to close the distance until he froze…
Right on the spot…
For he felt a metallic substance…
A metal object had suddenly sat on the side of his head…making itself more known by pressin into his hair…
A black metallic gun…
Held by KOS-MOS…
DUN DUN DUN!!!! What the HELL is KOS-MOS doing!? Well now, chaos is in a mighty tight spot now is he? Maybe he was provoking her to much! HEHEHAHAHAHA MHWAAAAA…ahem…anyway…REVIEW MY LOVELY REVIEWERS!!SMOOCH LMAO.