Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Full Metal Mayhem! 12
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Awakening, Promotion and Merida Island
One hour later, Luke Sagara opens his eyes and winces at the light. "Any chance someone could turn the lights down a tad? The light's so bright, it feels like my eyes are starting to fry."
"Easy, Mr. Sagara. It'll take a while for your eyes to adjust to the light. I'm Dr. Goldberry. How do you feel?"
"Other than feeling like I was thrown into a bomb shelter with a ticking time bomb, not too shabby. How long have I been out, Doc?"
"Just one hour. Your pulse was so weak, the Medical crew nearly pronounced you dead on arrival. It's time to check on your vitals." Luke nods and starts to get up, with not even a slight shudder.
Dr. Goldberry sees this and chuckles, saying, "You are so much like your cousin, Luke. Sergeant Sagara has an intensely high threshold for different things."
"Sousuke? How is he?"
Dr. Goldberry chuckles as she replies, "He's doing fine. Perhaps even better now that he's going to be a Father." At Luke's shocked expression, she explains further. "Miss Chidori found out the other day after she arrived here on the sub."
"I'm on a sub? What Nation?"
He then hears an unfamiliar female voice. "It's actually what you might call an independent vessel, Mr. Sagara. I'm the Captain."
"Captain, the helicopter I came here on. Where is it?"
"At the current time, it's in the hangar, along with it's ground counterparts. For right now, however, I intend to inform you that what happened to you was terrible for certain. It certainly wasn't easy for Sergeant Sagara. But, whatever happens, tell no one except Commander Alex Murphy. He is the only one in Detroit, other than his daughter-in-law, that knows about Mithril."
Luke nods and asks, "Anyone else? Other than Team Hawk, that is. And, if you do so much good, why not come out into the open and recruit those that wish to fight for Justice?"
"As to your first question, there are some people that know about Mithril and this sub's existence. Some are good, some are evil. For that reason, as to your second question, we must remain secretive. If anyone like Gauron was to learn of this sub's existence, they will do anything to get rid of it. Also, since we are sponsored by various nations, they probably wouldn't be too happy if Mithril was to come out into the open. But we are always looking for soldiers."
"I see your point, Captain. Where do I go from here, knowing what I know?"
"For now, you'll be recovering at our island base. In one week, your body will be well enough to return to the States. Would you like Sgt. Sagara to oversee your recovery? I'm sure he'd enjoy the opportunity to assist in your recovery."
Luke manages a weak chuckle as he replies, "No ma'am. Sousuke and Kaname should enjoy the rest of their vacation. He can't possibly do that if he has to do Mithril work. Even if it is for family. Besides, I can only imagine what he'd have me do during my recovery."
"And how does it make you feel, imagining it?"
"I'm kinda torn between scared out of my mind and curious. I'd say probably a little of both. Any chance I can actually meet Team Hawk?"
"I'll ask them about it. But, I don't think they'd enjoy knowing that another private citizen knows who they are. As far as they are concerned, too many people that know about them would be in danger should anyone else come along with questions or someone decides to do a book deal. Needless to say, their families would be at risk too. It's only fitting that only Agencies with Top Secret Clearance know who the members actually are. Mithril being one of them, as we combined strengths to get you out of there."
Luke nods and says, "A sound argument, and even stronger reason to protect the secrets. You can count on me, ma'am."
"Thank you, Mr. Sagara."
"Luke, Captain. Please, call me Luke."
"I'm Tessa, Luke. It's nice to finally meet you."
"Likewise, Tessa."
Thirty minutes later, Luke hoists himself off the bed and decides to stretch before exploring his new surroundings. As he stretches, he catches sight of a screen listing his stats. He nods in approval until he sees something unexpected. Beside his name is Sousuke's, with the designation of 'Living relative'. Luke smiles, with a tear coming out of his eye, and nods with approval.
Suddenly, he sees a familiar face. "Hey Sousuke. Thanks for getting me out of there, cousin."
"It's not a problem, Luke. Are you able to use the Force yet? Or do you have to recover first?" Luke starts laughing softly until he winces in pain. "I suggest you wait until you recover, Luke. That way it won't hurt so much." Luke nods in agreement as he wraps his arms around his cousin.
"For a military maniac, you did real good, Sousuke."
"Affirmative." At that, Sousuke leaves Luke be and goes to find Kaname. His intention honorable and decent, not to mention appropriate.
Elsewhere, Kaname is leaving the galley while thinking about what to name the unborn baby boy within her. She is torn between naming him after Sousuke or even Ron. Kaname sighs as she strokes her belly and then smiles with her answer.
"Since you're a boy, I'll definitely name you after your Father. I can only hope you won't be as destructive as he is. But, chances are, being raised in a peaceful setting just might be good for you. It would have worked wonders with your Daddy had his life not taken such a horrendous turn. He's still a little rough around the edges, but he is a good, caring man. I cannot hope to find anyone better or a lot more fun than your Daddy."
She is then interrupted when she feels two arms wrap around her from behind. She's about to attack when she recognizes the arms and falls back into them, a soft smile on her face.
"Sousuke. How'd the debrief go?"
"Very well, Kaname. Captain Testarossa sent Teywas 10 to the Temple so it could do a search. Just in case that A.S. was inside the Temple itself. She even talked to Luke a while ago and told him he'll be recovering at Merida Island. I just came from seeing him as well. Can you believe it's been almost a year since the Danaan's first birthday?"
"Yeah, that's right. Hopefully, you won't lose anymore colleagues, Sousuke. Just like I hope I won't lose you."
Sousuke grins and says, "In any case, you'll be happy to learn I had my status changed to 'on-call, only for missions requiring Arbalest'. It's the only way I'd be able to be with you during your pregnancy, Kaname. It extends to when I feel it's time to do something else with my life. Let's have a seat so we can talk further." Kaname nods and the two walk to a nearby bench, allowing Kaname to sit down.
"Kaname, I know this is unexpected, even for and from me." Kaname lets out a soft laugh in agreement and nods for Sousuke to go on. "Given that we love each other, we're going to be parents and I have a relative." Sousuke gulps, knowing that what he has to say will be very difficult.
A veteran of various engagements, survivor and highly-skilled warrior, he is finding it very hard to say what he wants to say. He thinks back to his early childhood and shakes as he recalls his parents and their deaths. All the running he had done, in order to escape his parents' fate at the hands of the Russian Soldiers. His fighting against the Russians while alongside the Afghani rebels.
His first meeting with the man who would later become like a Father figure to him. His joining Mithril along with Kurz and becoming Urzu 7. The mission in Khabarovsk, where he had saved a red-haired 'Whispered' girl. He then recalls her asking him to tell her who he is and giving her his name as she went to sleep.
He smiles softly as he looks up at Kaname and remembers another important moment in his life. His being assigned to protect Kaname Chidori alongside Kurz and Melissa. His first meeting her and the class. Her reaction along with the Girl's Softball Team when he went into their locker room and threw her to the floor. Then his being handcuffed to a folding chair and having difficulty buying a train ticket. All the mishaps and adventures they had together, and, finally, his acknowledgment of his feelings toward her.
"Kaname, will you marry me? I'll see about a ring when we get back home, seeing as I never expected my feelings to evolve this fast."
Kaname smiles softly and blushes as she thinks about how much the scruffy soldier in front of her had changed her life. In a way, he changed his life as well. From trying to blend in to regular society to inadvertently turning her world upside-down in the most interesting ways. She then sheds a pair of tears, looks up at Sousuke and gives her reply.
"I will, Sousuke. You make me feel so alive anytime you destroy things, right to the point I simply want to kiss you. Just to see you adjust more to this world. I know you haven't had the best childhood. But just sometimes, a bad childhood ends up with a superb warrior with a heart of gold. That, Sousuke, is what you have. A very big heart of gold." At that, Kaname leans over and kisses Sousuke fully, totally unaware of the other Mithril soldiers and the top brass on-board the sub inside the hangar with them.
When they start cheering, loudly, they both look around and see the entire crew and SRT laughing and applauding as they cheer. Along with the crew is Team Hawk, wearing smiles on their faces, with Bonnie and Ron smiling the biggest and nodding with approval.
Kaname turns to Sousuke and asks, "Did they have something to do with this, Sousuke?"
"Affirmative. I wanted to know how Ron proposed to Kim, whereas Bonnie told me about it from her point of view. Since we're not in a gym right now, I figured it'd be acceptable for a proposal to happen right here in the hangar. Kaname, are you all right? Your face just turned red. Has that circulatory problem come up again?"
Kaname giggles, chuckles and turns it into a wild laugh. She's about to kiss Sousuke passionately when a voice comes over the wire.
"This is Teywas 10. I'm overhead the Temple right now. It seems I found a room deep underground. From the looks of it, I'd say they were in the process of building an Arm Slave. What's even more, it looks like a duplicate of Venom. Looks like it's halfway done, Madam Captain. What shall I do with it? Over."
Tessa goes to the radio, picks it up and replies, "Let me ponder it, Teywas 10. Wait one. Over."
"Roger."
Tessa considers the implication of a possible Venom being built within the compound and recalls Gauron's surrender, along with when Mithril first encountered the terrorist. She thinks about Takuma and Behemoth, before they started destroying a city and all around them. Then Sousuke's assassination mission in Helmajistan. The Arm Slaves Sousuke had come across and defeated had Lambda Driver capabilities. She then reaches her decision and takes a page out of Sousuke's book, along with Kalinin's.
"Teywas 10, you are to completely destroy that machine. Use all your munitions if you have to. Leave no chance for it to be rebuilt, under any circumstances. Is that understood? Over."
"Teywas 10, roger." Over the Temple, Teywas 10 fires it's Hellfire and AAMRAM missiles into the compound, destroying the remainder of the compound in seconds. With it, the partially built Arm Slave goes up, with zero chance of rebuild. By anyone's standards.
"Destruction complete, Captain. I analyzed the scene before firing and found out why Urzu 2 couldn't pick up anything. Will give my report when I return. Advise Urzu 2 to be present for report. Over."
"Very good, Teywas 10. I look forward to your report. Will it be good news or bad news for Urzu 2? Over."
"I'd say it'd be good news, Captain. Over."
"Roger that, Teywas 10. Over and out."
At that, communication ends, causing all in the hangar to go silent. Melissa clenches her fist in self-anger and starts wondering how her M9's sensors didn't pick up the Arm Slave. Sousuke and Kaname make their way to her side, with Kurz joining them.
For thirty minutes, the hangar is silent until they hear the elevator come down, with Teywas 10 on board. As soon as the helo-pad doors close, the TDD-1 proceeds to dive and leave the area. Teywas 10's pilot comes forward and stops in front of Tessa, handing her a written report of his findings. Tessa reads the report, frowns slightly and her face suddenly brightens with a smile.
She turns back toward Melissa and says, "Sgt. Major Melissa Mao, front and center."
"Ma'am." At that, Melissa makes her way to in front of Tessa and stands at attention. "Sgt. Major Melissa Mao reporting as ordered, ma'am."
"Sgt. Major Mao, your failure to detect the Arm Slave in question was not your fault. Gauron had a laboratory underneath the Temple and it was lined with an alloy that even ground penetrating radar cannot penetrate. The only way to find it was to destroy the structure, completely. That happened after you cleared the engagement zone. It was only through a stroke of luck that the A.S. in question was halfway built. Consider yourself on duty still and very fortunate."
"Ma'am!" Tessa then nods and steps back, allowing Melissa to go back to the formation.
"Sergeant Sousuke Sagara, Miss Kaname Chidori, Miss Jessica Mach, Mr. Ron Stoppable, Ms. Bonnie Rockwaller and Mr. Hirotaka Rockwaller, front and center." When all are in front of her, she begins.
"We at Mithril owe you a tremendous debt of gratitude, Team Hawk. You are all that the SRT can accept, as it accepts the best of the best. Miss Chidori, even though you are not a member of Mithril per say, you handled yourself very well in a combat zone. Therefore, Sgt. Sagara."
"Ma'am."
"Pin a badge of the SRT onto Miss Chidori's blouse. Congratulations, Miss Chidori. You passed the test of courage. Undoubtedly because of your constant exposure to Sergeant Sagara. Or perhaps I should say Lieutenant Sagara."
Both teens gasp in shock as they ask, "Lieutenant?" at the same time.
At that, Kalinin steps forward and says, "Attention to orders. Sousuke Sagara, rank of Sergeant, has been promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. This is effective as of today at 1500 hours. By the Authority in High Command, promotion approved." At that, the applause begins, causing both Sousuke and Kaname to start wondering what the big deal is.
Tessa then steps forward and remarks, "Lieutenant Sagara will now receive his bars from Miss Kaname Chidori, his Fiancee." Kaname, blushing furiously yet smiling proudly, steps up and accepts the bars into her hand.
She then steps to in front of Sousuke and says, "Congratulations, Lieutenant Sagara. May you not die until you are old. Do whatever you can to not wind up 'out on patrol', Lieutenant. I'd like to keep you around." At that, she pins the bars onto his shoulders and kisses him passionately.
When they separate from the kiss, Sousuke smiles and says, "I think I could like this kind of promotion. As long as it's from you, Kaname." Kaname nods and embraces Sousuke, a warm smile on her face. At that, the sub makes it's way to Merida Island.
During the voyage to the island, the cooking contest is held. Ron brings out the first course to Mardukas and Kalinin. Ravioli and Beef Macaroni Pasta with Barbecue Sauce. Both men try it and give Ron very enthusiastic thumbs up. Mardukas even asks Ron a question.
"Do you deliver by any chance?"
Ron grins and replies, "I have been thinking of opening my own restaurant. If it happens, I'll see about arranging deliveries at sea for you, Commander." Mardukas chuckles and lets Ron head back into the galley.
Next, Kaname comes out with her newest curry. Beef and barbecue curry. Both men give her thumbs up after tasting the item, resulting in a tie. Kalinin then grins and decides to ask Kaname something.
"You got the idea in the States during your trip, didn't you?"
"Yep, sure did, Lt. Cmdr. Kalinin."
"Very good, Miss Chidori. With all else in your life, you have a promising career as a chef in wherever you end up at in life." He then leans over and adds, "I meant what I said the first time we met. Thank you for taking very good care of my subordinate."
Kaname blushes and says, "Someone has to keep an eye on him. Better it be me than some psychopath that does not care about human life." At that, she decides to go back into the galley before she says something really messed up.
Thirty minutes later comes the big moment. The dessert round. Ron brings out his school famous 'Seven Layers of Heaven' chocolate cake. Right behind him, Kaname brings out a basic chocolate pie with sprinkles on top of it. As both Mardukas and Kalinin try the desserts, they see Kaname smiling mildly and make a command decision.
Mardukas rises and says, "In the interest of fairness, we announce a tie. Miss Chidori and Mr. Stoppable have truly outdone themselves with their cooking and their desserts. On that note, let's eat!" The crowd cheers while Kaname and Ron nod in agreement.
At that, Bonnie and Sousuke take the time for Bonnie to get rid of her past demons, intent on saving the meal for later. When they get to the gym, they start on the dummy. But first, Sousuke gets some information from Bonnie.
"Bonnie, just how bad did you dislike Ron?"
"Real bad, Sousuke. That's all I can safely say. To me, Ron was the biggest loser in school with very minimal fashion sense. Having a naked mole rat in his pocket didn't earn him any points. To make matters worse, he wasn't anywhere on the 'food chain', except on the very bottom of the bottom link of the 'chain'. Yet, somehow, Kim accepted his quirks, and over time, so did I. I hate my former self so much, I just want to destroy something."
Sousuke nods and says, "That's what we're here for now, Bonnie. Bonnie, this is 'Sam'. 'Sam', this is Bonnie. She is working on some issues about Ron and her friendship toward him."
"Oh really? Why is she friends with a loser like him? I've seen the way he dresses. A red hockey jersey, tan cargo pants and sneakers? Only a fool would dress like that."
Bonnie snarls at the falsetto voice before retorting, "At least he's loyal, you son of a bitch!" She lets 'Sam' have a slug in the face before slugging the dummy in the stomach, adding, "If anyone's the loser, it's the one that badmouths Ron!"
"Didn't you badmouth him as well? Doesn't that make you a loser too?"
"Yeah, I badmouthed him when I was a bitch. That was in the past. He is now a dear friend of mine, as is his wife. They have three beautiful children together and adding on to their family. Ron will fight tooth and nail for those he cares about. If it was within his power, he would move Heaven, Earth and Hell just to see those he cares about safely through." Bonnie had not stopped punching during her diatribe, with the punches starting to result in significant dents in the rubber-like material.
"Oh no, not more losers on the planet. The loser having children is a disaster waiting to happen. He's a freak that belongs in a lab. His having a pet naked mole rat is further proof of it."
Now infuriated at the voice, Bonnie goes all out on the dummy, screaming and tearing it apart. With her bare hands. When she gets done, she picks up 'Sam's severed head and looks at it right in the eye.
"You ever talk about my friends or their children like that again, I'll kill you, Dad." At that, Bonnie gasps and remembers a faint memory from her school days. From before her Father left.
(Flashback)
Seven year old Bonnie was riding in the car with her Dad to School. Upon arrival, she saw a little girl with red hair in pigtails and a little boy with blond hair. She smiled sweetly, thinking that she could and should be friends with them. Her Father saw this and frowned.
When the car stopped, he said, "Never be nice to those not like you, Bonnie. It goes for those two. The boy is a loser and he's certainly not going to go anywhere in life. His face simply screams it." Bonnie, wanting to be nice instead of nasty, tried to plead the case.
"But Daddy, I can see that he has potential. As does the girl. They get along great, just like Johnny and I did."
"True, but that was before his 'friends' threw him out in traffic and got him killed. Rule number one. 'Trust nobody, be nice to nobody.' That includes nobodies like them. It's the only way you'll survive."
"Daddy, I lost one friend. I don't want to lose a potential friendship. Especially with two people that seem to be different, yet alike at the same time."
"If you're going to make friends, do it with a clique. Only the cream of the crop is acceptable."
Bonnie, aghast, retorted, "That'll make me out to be a snob! I thought we were supposed to tolerate those that are different in every way except one. Being human. That is the common bond that humanity has."
"Don't tell me your Mother got you believing that garbage. Now, here's what I want you to do. I want you to walk over there, tell the boy he's a loser freak and go inside like you own the place. I better come with you, to be sure it takes full effect."
Bonnie, starting to sniffle, nodded weakly and left the car, her Father right behind her.
Not wanting to say it, but scared of her Father's possible reaction to her refusal, she did so.
"Hey loser! You don't belong here in society! You belong in a lab, you freak!" Stunned by what she had just said, Bonnie ran inside and into the bathroom, wanting to cry her eyes out.
"Why did I do that? It's easier and better to be nice than nasty. Why can't Daddy accept that?"
Lifting her head up from her knees, her tears blur her eyes as she said, "I blew the only chance at a good friendship I could ever get. They're bound to hate me for sure. Johnny, please forgive me. I want to see you again."
Bonnie comes back to the present and growls, "My Father was the one that made me become a bitch. If I see him again, I just may slug him in the face for all that he had put me through. All the torment and agony I went through, it's because of him and his intolerance." At that, Bonnie slumps down to the floor, clearly exhausted from her 'therapy session'.
She takes one more look at 'Sam' and grimaces. "I'm sorry about, 'Sam', Sousuke. I had no idea I had that much rage within me. When my 'Father' left, I transferred my hatred of him onto Kim and Ron. Along with everyone else that didn't meet his standards."
"When did he leave, Bonnie?"
"Oh, it was so long ago. But, offhand, I'd say it was one year after I first called Ron a loser." At that, she starts sobbing, only to feel a familiar set of arms around her.
"I've got you, Bon-Bon. Just let it all out. I usually save my shoulders for Kim. But I think I can make an exception in your case."
Bonnie smiles softly and says, "Thanks Ron. Just like I scornfully told you at Wannaweep, you rock. I'm glad we're friends now."
"Likewise, Bon-Bon. Likewise." At that, Sousuke leaves the two friends be.
Bonnie turns around and puts her head on Ron's right shoulder, with Ron patting her on the back. Without any further warning, Bonnie Rockwaller lets out all the pain and guilt within her heart. Within ten minutes, Ron's jersey is soaking wet.
As her sobs taper off, Bonnie can't help but giggle as she sniffles. "How did I get to have friends as good as you are?"
Ron shrugs and replies, "Good timing, the lack of any hostile and negative influence from your 'Father' and the desire to become a better person on the inside." That has Bonnie laughing softly, with her tears starting to taper off.
"If anyone did that to me, it was you, Ron. When you chewed me out, I had gotten to thinking that I should be nicer. After all, nice people have nicer lives, unlike the bitter ones." Without warning, she gives Ron a peck on his cheek and says, "Thanks for being a good and caring friend."
"As Sousuke would say, 'It's not a problem', Bon-Bon." Once again, Bonnie laughs, with Ron laughing right along with her.
Five hours later, the Tuatha de Danaan arrives at Merida Island. An hour later, Team Hawk is being guided around the Island Base by Tessa, Kaname and Sousuke. Bonnie sees two pictures on the wall and reads the names on them.
"'Leading Seaman Lian Shaopin' and 'Lieutenant Gail McAllen'. Both are 'out on patrol'. Captain Testarossa, what does 'out on patrol' mean? I remember Kaname saying something about Sousuke not winding up 'out on patrol', but now I see this here."
Tessa sighs as she replies, "These pictures are a memorial to two fine Mithril warriors with the Pacific Branch. They were both members of the SRT and they were killed in the line of duty. By two traitors to Mithril. The traitors were working with Gauron when he attempted to take over and destroy the sub."
Ron catches on and says, "That's why Sousuke thought he died when he launched Gauron off of the TDD-1. Gauron was on the sub and running around like a homicidal maniac."
Kaname snorts and replies, "That's one way of putting it, Ron."
She then goes on to tell them about how she had seen one of the traitors drag McAllen's body into a corner in the hallway. To add insult to injury, the traitors were both with the SRT. That has Bonnie swearing up and down. Needless to say, she's pretty close to being Melissa's equal when it comes to swearing.
Suddenly, they hear a familiar voice.
"Oh Ron!"
"KP? What brings you here, honey?"
Kim giggles as she replies, "A Mithril operative came to the house and picked me up, using the Bueno Nacho meeting as a cover." At that, Tessa guides them to a private room so Kim can tell them all about it. When they get there, Kim starts her story.
(Flashback)
Earlier that day, Kim had awakened and headed downstairs to have lunch when she saw a van pull up into the driveway. Thinking it might be Ron, she went to greet the van's driver. However, to say she was shocked would be an understatement.
"Mrs. Stoppable, you have been invited to Mithril's Pacific Fleet Base. The mission has succeeded and your husband and colleagues are on their way there now."
Kim, picking up her family behind her, said, "I'd be delighted to join Ron at Bueno Nacho Headquarters. I take it the future is secure."
Catching on, the operative replied, "Affirmative, ma'am. The future is very well secure for you and your family."
"Very well, then. Let me get some clothes together so we can get underway here."
At the operative's nod, Kim ran back upstairs to get a suitcase together. As she packed, she thought, 'I can't believe I've been invited to an Island Base. Especially one for Mithril. Something big must be going on.'
Kim snaps back to the present and finishes. "I arrived an hour before you guys did. The flight was fast and certainly very relaxing. Especially without the tweebs onboard the plane."She looks around and asks, "Where's Luke at?"
Sousuke replies, "He's in the Medical Wing of the Base, Mrs. Stoppable. Dr. Goldberry is working on him right now, so it's not a problem." He then winks and adds, "Your husband is one of the greatest men I ever had the opportunity to come across and work with. Were it not for him, our mission would have failed."
Kim winks back and replies, "I know. I can't even begin to think about what I'd do without him. I certainly couldn't save the world without him, nor would I want to."
Ron grins as he walks up to Kim and says, "I wouldn't want to be a hero without Kim. Without her, it'd be boring. Too much like work. With Bonnie, Hirotaka and Jessica, this operation has a very good chance to save lives and stop crises. However, we can't spend a lot of time here."
Concerned, Kim asks, "Why not, Ron?"
"Leo Altobelli's being set up. Gauron told us before we killed him. So we need to get to L.A. so we can clear his name." He then grins and says, "We can come back afterward, honey."
Tessa nods and says, "That's right, Mrs. Stoppable. Given that you and your colleagues are now part of Mithril. Unofficially, that is."
At that, Ron pins the SRT badge on Kim's shirt, saying, "We are part of the Special Response Team now, KP. Thanks to our adventures and crime-fighting together." Bonnie, Hirotaka and Jessica nod their agreement as Ron goes on. "Norman, Jane, Lily and Wade are part of it as well, given that support is very important in any kind of operation."
Sousuke nods in agreement as he thinks about the time he helped Shinji Kazama understand that just because his Father was not a pilot, it didn't make his job any less important. He then wonders what the troops at Narashino are doing at the moment.
Evidently, Kaname picks up on his train of thought and giggles as she nudges him, saying, "I believe you owe someone a rematch, Sousuke. Only this time, we'll be in tandem and on the same team." Sousuke grins as he takes Kaname into his arms and nods.
Ron snaps his fingers and asks, "Kim, do you have the Kimmunicator with you?" At Kim's nod, he explains further. When he's done, Kim's contacting Wade so he could relay the message to Norman. That night, the team will leave the Island Base and head for Los Angeles.