Chapter 5

"Yesterday at Vector's First Division, there was a break in and the start up of the Android KOS-MOS, who was being awakened that day. The Deaths were, Amy Kawaka, Fredric Takara, Chief Kevin Winnicot, Mark Hamasaki, Sheryl Takashika and Candie Smith. The only survivors of the incident were Assistant Chief, and Fiancé of Kevin Winnicot, Shion Uzuki, and Mae Takakashii who was just recently employed. They are being questioned now."

I turned off the news and cradled my head. Everything was happening so fast. Shion took it the hardest, being Chief, I mean Kevin's fiancé and all. My arm, which was torn to shreds, was repaired. After the incident, and after the CEO of Vector heard about it, Shion and I were put under special care. I have to stay longer, because im younger and as he said, "Death takes a much bigger toll on younger children." The building was being torn down as we speak, they were afraid of something like that happening again, so the new head quarters weren't going to be here, but on a ship called the Dammerung, which they just finished. The necklace Mark was holding in his hand was strung on my neck and I was caressing it with my fingers. I was scared, really scared. I couldn't think, move or do anything else. I was frozen in shock at what was happening. I owe Shion my life, because she saved me from dying. I still don't know who, or what those men, or women were that awakened KOS-MOS. Why did she act like that? Would she of acted like that when WE awakened her? Im to frightened to think about it. I need to get out and meet new people, try to forget Mark. I stood up out of my chair, grabbed my jacket, and walked outside in the sunshine. I walked down the streets of Second Milita, but everyone starred at me. I think they must of put up pictures of us on the hologram. A woman in her thirties walked up to me.

'Excuse me Miss, but are you Mae Takakashii?" She asked sweetly. I nodded and smiled.

"Well, you remember Candie right?" I nodded.

"Well, she was my sister, and because you were so nice to her, she wanted me to give this to you." I wanted to tell her that I hardly ever talked to Candie, but I guess this was important. The woman pulled something out of her pocket. It was red and had a number on it.

"It's a segment key, I think it'll come in handy soon." I nodded and put the 'segment key' in my pocket. I really needed to go buy a purse, or something. I walked into the city and decided to go into a clothing store. I stopped at one and admired the clothes. It was a pink lacey top with a pink mini skirt. I walked inside to try it on. The holographic changing rooms are a lot better than the older ones, were you were in the same room as everyone else. Luckily, they had the outfit in my size and I picked out a pair of shoes that matched. I got a brown sequined purse, because pink goes nicely with brown, and most of my clothes are pink. I walked into a restaurant called "Moby Dick's Café," which I heard had great curry. The door jingled and when I walked up the stairs, I grinned.

"Shion?" I asked. Shion turned and smiled.

"Mae! Sit!" She motioned me to sit next to her.

"I didn't know you ate here!" I said suddenly. Shion chuckled.

"Ever since High School." I nodded. I ordered curry, and we talked. I met, Boss, who ran the place. He was very sweet man.

"Im pretty torn up about it to," Shion sighed. I frowned and nodded.

"But, we still have to work on KOS-MOS." Shion sighed. I about chocked on my curry.

"WHAT?" I screamed. The other customers glared at me for disturbing them.

"I just got the order today that we have to start the project again, but were doing it a lot differently this time." Were still working on that MURDERER?

"I was assigned Chief Engineer." Shion grinned.

"Wow that's amazing!" I grinned.

"They assigned you Assistant Chief, until, or if, they find someone else." I frowned.

"Do they not think im good enough?" Shion shook her head.

"Now wait, I didn't say that. They think its to much of a responsibility for someone of your age. Plus they need to see you in action before they can put you on a spot like that."

"But they did temporarily right?" I asked. I was looking for a ray of hope, but it wasn't coming.

"Yes, to see if you can do a good job. There hiring new engineers today, and tomorrow I expect to see you at work okay?" Shion grinned.

"But, it's on that new ship correct?" I asked. Shion grinned.

"Yea, it's going to be the BEST!" I smiled. My first time on a ship that big! Oh, sooo excited! Shion shook my hand and left. I finished my lunch and ran back home. I couldn't wait for the next day. I needed to pack!

The Next Morning----

I got up early and checked my email on my connection gear. Shion had sent me the location of the Dock and where I needed to go for the disembarking. She also instructed that I wear my new Assistant Chief Uniform, which Shion sent me. It was nice, I guess. Plus everyone could see that beautiful necklace Mark gave me. I got my things and left for a train to the Dock. It wasn't over an hour until I reached the enormous place. I never had to go there before, so I was kinda lost until I saw a red, blue and green amoeba of people. I instantly knew it was them and I laughed at how funny we looked in our 'smexy' uniforms!

"MAE!" Shion yelled. I nodded and ran over to her.

"Remember me mentioning Miyuki? Well here she is," I looked and saw a girl a couple years older than Shion standing next to her.

"Hi!" I grinned. I stuck out my hand and Miyuki took it.

"Oh were gonna have the BEST fun of this ship! They put in the best shopping centers!" I grinned. This WAS going to be the best.

"Hey Mae, can I tell you something. Miyuki, well be right back." Shion announced. Shion took me away from everyone and smiled.

"Guess what is on this ship, in development?" She grinned. I shrugged.

"What?"

"Do you know what an A.G.W.S is?" Shion asked. Hmm, weren't they robots that people can pilot? I haven't heard much about them, don't know what there for.

"I think." I replied.

"Well, think of a robot, 50 times bigger and stronger." I gasped. Is that possible.

"Its called an E.S, and they use a thing called the Vessel of Anima.! Kevin was designing one for KOS-MOS!" I shuddered. With her new big "E.S" she could kill the entire Miltian Star System!

"Its in a special place where the Second Division can work on it. We can see it when we get on, do you want to?" Shion asked. I nodded. Anything this important MUST be seen!

"Also, there are some new recruits. Allen Ridgeley, over there, Meredith Clouse, over there, Janice Takara, over there, Mark and Steven Stewart, over there. There brothers." Did she say Mark? No, its not him, get over it Mae.

"The disembark of the Luxury Class Vector ship Dammerung has began, please make haste to the docking bay!" The information yelled. Shion and I nodded, picked up our belongings and there begins my journey.