The Whisperer

by Onienigma

Sousuke has brought Kaname back but not without difficulties along the way. A man searches for a secret. What does Sousuke have to do with it, and why does he know this man?

54. CH 54 Acceleration

The Whisperer
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-Chapter 54-

He breathed deeply sitting against the wall. He had only eaten half his MRE and a lot of his drink was not making it into his mouth. He gave up again as he focused on breathing. His body was sore again. He hadn't completely planned out what to do next but was not going to wait long. Just right now he was hurting, physically at least.
"Sir, are you okay?" Al spoke through the external speakers. Sousuke could not speak back not that he wanted to right now anyway. He tried forcing more of the drink and food down his throat. Whether he wanted it or not he needed the energy. After another ten minutes he finished off the MRE and drank off a little more of the canteen before putting it away. Grunting he used the wall to help himself stand up. Looking around, his eyes were a bit blurry. He wiped his hand over his face once to try to clear himself.
"Are you okay now?" Sousuke let his head fall. Al was as annoying as ever, and even if he was trying to be considerate…this time, but he was still starting to bug him. Reaching back into the bag he grabbed a gun and slung it over his shoulder, then slung the bag over the other.
"Sir, where are you going?" Sousuke turned to look at the AS containing his curious AI.
"I'm going to look around. We shouldn't be too far from the civilian section here. Maybe I can sneak in and see what there is." He turned to walk away. "Move as close to the area as you can and stay on standby. Keep all sensors active and defend yourself with everything at your disposal. If it becomes absolutely necessary to make contact with me you may, even against my orders."
"Yes sir." He continued down the long tunnel using the wall to support himself as he walked. He could hear Al moving Anon as it prepared to follow. He could move inside Anon until he got close enough but needed the physical exercise. He placed his hand over his mouth holding back rising vomit. He swallowed it back down it leaving a bad taste and burning feeling behind. He could feel the chunks of the MRE as they returned down his throat. He closed his eyes and took deep breaths as he walked.
After a short while he reached a manhole. Turning to AL he nodded and removed the top and jumped in. He looked around hoping they had no security measures down here. He reached around into his bag for something. He pulled out a strange head item and put it on. Activating the night-vision goggles he made the small tunnel visible. He frowned seeing as it was not incredibly effective as it seemed not much traces of light made it down here either. He sighed holding his gun up as he moved through the tunnels. He walked down a number of other tunnels and turns. He realized someone could get lost and die in here. He pushed forward trying to make sure he would not be moving in circles. He clenched his stomach realizing he couldn't hold on anymore he released the contents of his stomach. Breathing deeply he rested against the wall. He wondered if he was sick, his body was messing with him again, or he just wasn't used to being in space. Either way none of this was good for his mission. He had a strange feeling clenching at his chest, one he did not recognize. He ignored it though as he tried to continue walking. He heard a beeping noise before he could take another step. He slid against the wall as it approached. Whatever was coming did not use a light to see but he could see a red visor. The machine approached the contents on the floor and with some equipment removed and cleaned the spot. He wondered why that would be necessary out here but did not think on it too much. The machine glanced at him before turning around and heading back to wherever it came from. Sousuke willed his body to follow it. It came to a stop in front of a door panel which opened to allow its entry. Sousuke placed his gun in the door and put the bag in. Pushing it over, he climbed in as well gripping the strap on the gun. When he was in he pulled the strap releasing the gun from the door. Pushing his bag along he continued to crawl through a tunnel. Finally he came to another panel which remained open. He climbed through to find the cleaning robot from before sitting in some machine. Looking around he guessed he was in a maintenance room, probably for a collection of those robots. He removed the goggles and placed them back in the bag. Placing his bag and gun on his shoulder again he headed towards the door. Opening it he looked around. The hallway was empty so he followed the path he assumed would take him where he wanted to go.
"Sir, question. Why do you not just use this AS to continue the attack?"
Al's voice sounded in his head. Sighing he touched the earpiece. "That is not your concern. Just sit still and stay quiet."
"But…"
"Be quiet." Sousuke was finding it difficult to speak. He wiped his forehead hoping he would feel better soon. He hardly noticed anything as he passed unable to put detail to anything as he walked down the hallway. Finally he reached a door with light pouring out of the other end. Opening it he was surprised by what he saw. Wind blew against his face and hair, and fresh oxygen filled his lungs. He breathed deeply as he moved against the wall. In the distance he could see buildings, most likely places for workers to live. It was maybe a mile away. He didn't care it was just good to have some sense of being somewhere again. The walk took about twenty minutes. Having climbed a hill he looked down at what looked like a city. Looking up this place had an artificial sun. He wondered who had come up with that. This was a remake of earth. His thoughts were interrupted as he turned around pointing his gun. A little girl stood before staring innocently at him. Not lowering his gun he looked around for anyone else.
"Who are you?" The little girl asked causing him to jump and hold his gun tighter.
"That is not important, why are you here?" The little girl put her finger in her mouth.
"My mommy is working right now so I like to come up here when I'm not playing with friends."
"Your mother, how did you get to this colony? Did you ride a ship from the earth?"
"I was born here." The little girl said flatly looking at him strangely.
Born here? He considered her words and if that was true this place was in production since before he joined Mithril.
"Why are you here?" The girl asked in a cheerful voice moving closer. Sousuke began lowering his gun but not because he trusted her but because he still did not feel well.
"Would you like to come home with me?"
"Yes." Sousuke's answer was unconscious. He didn't even realize he had said it.
"I'm Sara." The little girl smiled and took his covered hand. Sousuke notice little girls seemed to have an attraction to him similar to how Whispered girls seem to fall in love with him. She pulled him down the hill. She helped him up every time he stumbled or fell. Finally he tripped so badly he rolled down the high hill a good distance before stopping. Getting onto his hands and knees he vomited into the grass. The little girl ran up to him.
"What'ssa matter with you mister?"
He covered his mouth, feeling as if he would vomit again if he spoke. Silently he stood and continued to follow the girl who continued to bombard him in questions and stories. When they reached the outskirts of the town the girl opened a panel in the floor.
"This is my way of sneaking around. Plus you look funny and would catch attention. Let's go."
"…" He followed her obediently still carrying his equipment. The little girl led him through tunnels before finally stopping at another panel. Climbing up she removed the panel above the ladder and climbed into the air. Sousuke followed shortly after. She led him up a fire escape to her window then let him in.
"I can keep the window open because everyone here is nice and cooperates."
Sousuke was focused on how much like a regular city this was. Dropping his equipment he fell onto the couch. The little girl went into the kitchen. He struggled to keep his eyes open but failed.

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Pain. It was consuming his body. He looked around. Where was he? He could not recognize anything. Why was he here? He remembered the hospital and then the cell room. Why was this happening and why couldn't he remember everything. He had resumed his search for Chidori even met up with the remainder of Mithril; he had seen his friends and Tessa. After a while he had come across a facility a bit different from the others. Why was his memory blanking so much? How much time had passed exactly? Refocusing his thoughts on the current situation he looked around trying to figure out the exact purpose of the room he was in. Crates, targets, Arastols…arastols! He stepped back bringing up his fist in automatic self-defense method. He let his arms fall when he noticed they weren't moving. He checked himself finding he was equipped with a gun. He walked around the large room getting a feel for it. The walls he noticed were very strong. Suddenly he heard the sound of something opening. He moved to the middle and looked up to find some of the wall had opened to reveal a glass window. Inside was the man from before. He believed his name was Schneider.
"Hello Sagara. You seem to be ready now so shall we begin. How are you feeling first of all?"
Sousuke opened his mouth to speak but couldn't. In truth he realized aside from the pain he wasn't feeling well. Trying to resist it he tried to lift the gun to fire at the window.
"Can't even lift your arms? Well it doesn't matter that gun does not have enough power to break this window. As for your state of being it may not be so bad after you are in danger. Let's start with something simple that you can defeat with simple tactics." Suddenly walls opened letting a few armed soldiers into the room. He ran behind a wall as they began firing at him. He struggled to keep his mind focused but was finding it difficult. The bullets kept coming. Before he noticed a soldier was next to him and about to fire. In the next second the guard was on the floor, Sousuke arms raised holding the gun in the direction of soldier. He should have been shot first so how did he get him. As usual he had no time to think about it as a grenade landed past the wall. He jumped away out of the cover. Deciding not to waste it aimed at one of the guards and fired as he hit the floor. The guard dodged and fired back as Sousuke rolled across the floor. Once again he did not notice as an enemy came up behind him. He elbowed the soldier but with little effect as he returned the attack with a punch to the face. Sousuke stumbled back. He dodged the soldier's next punch but was kneed in the stomach. Stumbling backwards he was in the other enemy's line of fire. He jumped forward onto his first opponent until they struggled on the ground. He slammed the guards face as hard as he could; dislocating the soldiers jaw.
In the room above Schneider gave another order. As Sousuke stood up he turned to find another soldier pointing and gun at him. He ducked as the soldier fired. A bullet grazed his arm. He jumped forward before his enemy could alter his aim. He was about to attack the soldier but jumped off instead as his instincts went off. Looking back he saw the soldier's body torn apart by gun fire. The other soldier was rising to his feet while Sousuke looked at the source of the fire. The Arastols had been activated. He knew he had little to no chance against those machines. Common weapons were more or less ineffective without a strategy. In this room that was something he did not have. Taking a step back he felt something else go off inside. Jumping to the side another arastols attempted to stab through him.
"Come on Sagara. You should be able to handle this." Schneider taunted him from his safe room. Sousuke knew even the assault weapons the guards had were not good enough to take on Arastols. He ran as they continued to fire. He could tell they were not set to kill him immediately or the gun-fire would probably have already torn him apart instead of only follow him. Running behind a wall an Arastol jumped up and over it landing in front of him. Sousuke ducked under and rolled next to it. Eventually when it finished turning Sousuke was already behind it. He brought the pistol up to shoot into the neck but the machine turned and slammed him against the wall. The other arastol soon joined them. They both aimed their weapons at him. He thought about closing his eyes to await his end but he couldn't. He heard the sound of the weapons going off…

Sousuke woke with a stir. Remembering what had happened he rolled onto the floor pulling his gun. Looking around a little girl walked out from a room. He pointed his gun at her and looked around.
"What time is it?"
"Six o'clock why? You've been asleep a couple of hours. My mommy still isn't back."
Sousuke cursed inwardly. He had lost precious time and he did not know if they could have already found him and were waiting. He didn't know where they had cameras. He didn't know if he was already being tracked. He didn't know if he could trust this girl. He felt sick again. He placed his free hand over his mouth once again holding back his sickness. He was getting tired of this. His dream. He felt sick then too. But he felt like something was going to happen. The feeling he felt now that he couldn't recognize. He felt something else. He felt…stupid. Why was he trying so hard? What would be the point? He knew why. That wasn't the question he should be asking. Putting his gun down he stood up.
"Child. Do you have any clothes for men?"
"We have some of daddy's old clothes why?"
"May I use them?"
The little girl stared curiously at him.

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Sousuke stepped out of the room dressed in a pair of jeans, and a grey shirt over his AS suit. He had to work around something and remove the shoulder protectors, and neck part for the shirt to go on well. Placing leftovers in the bag all you could see of his suit was the body part of the neck, and the gloves.
"What are you going to do?" The little girl asked tugging on a pant leg. Sousuke stared down at the little girl. His expression remained cold. "That is none of your concern."
He checked himself and then placed a gun in his pants and picked up his bag.
"Yes it is."
Sousuke turned curiously at the little girl. "Why?"
"You're not from around here. My mommy's Whispered so she's smart. A lot of people here are that way. I am too. "
"Does that mean being whispered is hereditary?"
"Possibly. We don't know for sure but it's not proven and is doubted considering the trend is not continuous."
Sousuke reached for his gun. The girl seemed suspiciously more intelligent. Could he already be in a trap?
"You're weird." The girl said while making a face at him. Sousuke actually felt himself slightly scowl at the child who did not see it because her eyes were closed in her expression. Not saying anymore he turned away. He was about to take a step when he grabbed his head. He fell to his knees grunting in pain.
"What's wrong mister?" The little girl ran up to check on him. His eyes were peculiar as the girl tried to figure out what was wrong. Running into the kitchen she got a glass of water and placed it down next to him. After that she ran into the bathroom and came back with a first aid kit. Sousuke ignored and even tossed them aside as he continued his painful struggle. Images flashed in his head. Horrible images and even extravagant ones. He recognized them all. After a few more moments he looked around. The pain had subsided, and he was breathing deeply. Standing up he spotted the girl huddled in the corner. Looking at the clock he found about 5 minutes had passed without him noticing. Looking at her he noticed the expression of pure horror on her features. He wondered what was wrong but let is go. He felt different. Grabbing his stuff and replacing the gun in his pants he walked out of the apartment. Heading towards an elevator he walked as if nothing was wrong. He headed out into the streets and no one seemed to notice him. At least if they did no one chose to fully acknowledge it. He noticed the strange glances he received from a few of the people. Sousuke touched his ear.
"Al get ready."
"Yes sir."
He kept the transmission brief and said nothing more. Walking a few more blocks towards what he assumed would be the main building he was stopped. A man stood in front of him eyeing him curiously. The man looked late thirties, and looked more intelligent than like someone about to start a fight.
"Who are you?"
"…" Sousuke ignored him and tried to walk by but the man stopped him. Soon others joined in.
"We haven't seen you before and you seem more suspicious, rather than an add-on."
Sousuke did not look at the man but stared at the ground. This would just make things faster. He did nothing as the man grabbed his collar and pulled him to face him.
"Answer me…" The man stared calmly at Sousuke who only stared back. Soon guards were coming around. One of them looked at Sousuke then at a monitor on his wrist. He turned to the other soldiers.
"That's him!" They all raised their weapons and slowly moved in. Sousuke remained in the grip of the man.
"So you're the one trying to stop us. The one who was changed? No wonder. Younger than I thought though."
Looking to the side Sousuke noticed one of the guards communicating his superiors. He inwardly grinned at the thought.
"You have a lot of balls coming here. But what are you doing walking around here in the middle of everyone."
Likes to talk doesn't he? He has the whole city as a mob to help him if he attacks. He must be afraid of something. Looking around he noticed how tense everything seemed. Of course with the situation that was not strange. One of the soldiers walked up trying to take over the situation. The man let Sousuke go for the soldier to put a gun to him.
"Sir we have him, should we kill him?" Sousuke stared at the visor of the suit clad guard. He could here the conversation. It was allowed if he tried anything but as long as he stood without doing anything he would be okay. Sousuke recognized this mischievous feeling.
"I wouldn't wait too long." He stared coldly at the guard. He was taunting him but he didn't know why. That as not smart in this situation. Oh well.
He punched the guard then moved the body in the way as another guard began firing. Grabbing the captive guard's gun he fired back as people tried to stop him or scattered. Bullets that almost hit him stopped then blew apart or were thrown back. He felt as if the world stopped. Looking around he caught every movement. Looking up he stared at the artificial sky. The people attacking him halted a second to look up. The sky was getting darker.
"Some one is messing with the atmosphere and solar generator." A guard exclaimed while nervously fighting between looking up and helping to stop Sousuke. The brawl continued with people jumping in and getting knocked back without Sousuke even touching them. People were running across the streets screaming.

Elsewhere Schneider watched a screen uncomfortably. A few others stood around him watching it as well. "Send a small unit of un-manned AS to the area. Set them to a defensive position. Have a larger unit of available pilots get into AS and head there."
His general for defense operations stepped forward. "But why sir? Un-manned AS are more than enough for this. Even then why do we need pilots?"
Schneider stared at the man boringly, but worried. "AI cannot use the lambda driver. They will need the lambda driver if they are to survive."
"Master Schneider?"
"Do it."
The general saluted and then left the room sending out the order.
"I'll go." A voice said to Schneider. He turned to see who it was but no one was there. Turning back to the screen he stared worriedly as a gin crept onto his face..

The brawl was dieing down as people became more afraid of the young man amidst all the commotion. Soon an AS came upon them. The soldiers moved back it landed watching Sousuke. The other un-manned AS stayed back and tried to distract him as ordered. Sousuke continued to walk down the bustling street uninterested. He wasn't completely certain of everything but he knew what he was doing. Looking at the un-manned AS moving around him, he stopped. He stared a few moments before continuing his walk. Suddenly the AS began beating each other. The manned AS soon began pouring into the area. Landing on the floor one of the ones he knew as the newer Venom types landed in front of him. He noticed this one had a pilot. The AS stepped forward then lifted its foot. It brought down its foot to crush him. It was forced to stop as it tried to press down on him. The leg blew apart causing the body to stumble back. It blew apart before it could hit the floor. Another pilot came down obviously surprised and enraged by what just happened. It fired its machinegun at Sousuke. Iridescent light similar to a lambda driver effect blocked the bullets. The bullets struggled between two forces before dissipating into the air. The AS jumped back the pilot shocked by what was happening. People were still running around scared. Arastols which seemed even more advance then the last appeared as well. Began emerging from different points. That was when Sousuke remembered Leonard was here as well. Mithril and Tessa were fools for trusting him. The once proud organization would never have allowed such a thing before their fall. AS continued to attack Sousuke. He found himself having to try harder and dodge and move around as the battle continued. A brief thought brought along some luck as Al finally decide to blow through the wall and help in the attack. He was unable to use the lambda driver so he destroyed any enemy he could, and helped Sousuke. After another few minutes the battle began to calm down. The streets were finally cleared of most civilians. Many had probably died already and some in buildings too. Sousuke looked around at everything not feeling any regret. Looking up and around he noticed the AS pulling back. Some leaping over buildings, some walking away, and some flying. Amidst the destruction he noticed a figure in the distance walking alone. He stood still as a flash with a high-pitched noise came at him. The air was cut in a triangle around him. When he looked again the figure was closer then he should have been. The next attack he jumped up to dodged as it cut the air where his knees and chest were. Looking again his enemy was not 10 feet away.
"Hello Sagara."
"Col…"
"I see you have come to get revenge. You're causing quite a stir. I hope you don't think what you're doing is anything special though."
"…"
"Gloomy as usual. Well I hope you have gotten better. The last few times I could have killed you easily. Strange seeing as you were trying to save the girl. You weren't trying very hard."
Sousuke looked at Anon then back at Col.
"Al go wait somewhere."
"Yes sir." His AI responded as the AS moved to another location.
"I'm not much for talk so are you ready? Are you still using your toy guns or have you found an excellent weapon."
Col eyed him with a taunting grin. Sousuke merely reached behind his back and pulled out his preferred Glock. The silver-haired swordsman looked surprised.
"You're using that?" Col felt a bit disgusted and offended and being treated so lightly.
"It is not my style but if necessary I will dual-wield another sidearm." Sousuke said as he checked his clip. Col clicked his tongue. "You bastard. Insulting me before we start."
Sousuke slammed the clip back in and looked at him seriously. "I know better than to take this lightly."
"Excellent. But you don't really expect to beat me with that toy do you?"
Sousuke pointed the gun and fired. Col stood startled as the bullet grazed past his ear and hit the body of a downed AS behind him. A loud thunderous noise was heard just before the remainder of that AS exploded. Col stood wide-eyed. He should have been able to follow the bullet but did not catch it. He grunted when a piece of debris hit the back of his head. Rubbing it he stared at Sousuke scornfully, who only held the gun aiming at him.
"I see you've gotten better." Col pulled his sword holding the hilt by his face the sword pointing outward. Sousuke merely held his stance. Disappearing, or rather moving too fast to follow Col started off as usual. Ducking Sousuke pointed the gun upward as his opponent did a horizontal slash at chest height. Sousuke fired before he could make another attack. The swordsman was forced to block with his sword. He was tossed back slightly with the close proximity of the shot. Swinging his blade at seemingly nothing the sound of slicing air could be heard. Sousuke jumped to the side as the ground behind him was sliced multiple times. Pulling a grenade he threw it straight towards his opponent. He fired at Col's foot as he sent back the grenade that had never been activated. Catching the action Col was barely able to dodge the bullet as it made a small crater in the ground. Sousuke fired again but at him. Scowling he sliced the bullets despite the effect on them, to fragments. Firing again Col merely held out his hand as the bullets landed against an iridescent force.
So he really is similar. Sousuke thought as the bullets returned to the point of fire. Sousuke stood still as the bullets crashed and were sent around him.
"Sagara… Why do you fight us? As you were told we are trying to ameliorate the world. Do you know what that means."
"Affirmative." Sousuke kept his gun pointed as they walked in circles through the debris.
"Well then why do you think we're so bad?" He played with his blade running his finger along it.
"The things you have done to others are wrong. You attacked innocent people. You kidnapped Chidori, and you did something to me. "
"Well aren't you happy about that. Look how much better you are."
"I'm not better."
"What is your problem with 'different' Sagara? You are different from everyone around you, socially at least. Yet you disliked the lambda driver because it was different. You dislike all this and now even yourself. You like weak things."
"Negative but all this is unnecessary."
"You think you can fight us without it?"
"Yes."
"Well lets add some effect to this scene then." As if on cue the sky darkened and rain began to fall.
"Die scum!" Blades sliced through the air cutting rain as it traveled. Sousuke fired through them, the force behind each bullets and slicing blade clashing. Running parallel they continued attacking each other. Moving in close Sousuke barely dodged his opponents attack as he hard kicked him back. Col grunted and sliced as he flew back. Sousuke moved his head back. He watched as a few traces of his hair fell. Seeing his opponent come at him again he jumped to the side and fired back but Col leapt into the air, landing on a broken piece of debris. Col sheathed his blade and prepared for his next attack. Sousuke aimed his own taking a deep breath.
"I have a question. Why come out in the open so quickly?" Col breathed deeply as he kept his eyes on his opponent.
Sousuke stared back. The original idea to come here was his first plan. But now he thought differently. He decided he should explain it. He sighed. He was not one for long speeches on this subject. "There is no point in being subtle here. If I wish to destroy this place I should do it immediately without reserve. I do not care about what happened to me anymore. I have no desire to find out or understand it. I wish to end this and continue as if everything were the way it used to be. I have only felt this way a few times before but now it affects more than it has before. I do not understand, but I miss Chidori. I wish to go home, well I would not say home but I wish to go back. To her at least. The dreams or memories should be left where they are. There is no point like this. Therefore I must stop or kill you to end this."
Col's posture softened slightly. He still locked eyes with Sousuke.
"I have something I must do as well. And for that people have to die. That may include you."

Suddenly a bronze AS rushed at them forcing them to leap away from the force that caused a large crater in the ground. He recognized this AS. It recognized him as well as it turned to face him. Sousuke fired at the oncoming fist. Col cursed at the interruption. Sousuke ran around as Travis once again attempted to destroy him. In the distance he could see Anon, fighting. The Borghild had come back and probably to finish things off because it was not being subtle against Al.
"Al."
"Yes sir." The brief exchange of words was all they needed. Anon took off like a bullet towards Sousuke. Sousuke turned as the iridescent force from Eros fist almost crashed into him. Light flowed from between both bodies. Sousuke fired at Eros his bullet passing though the light into the stomach of it. Eros backed off and Sousuke changed his clip. Anon came down and picked him up in one swift motion never once stopping. Borghild still on its tail Anon stopped and turned. Both AS were before him. He lowered until he was standing on the ground. He spotted a shot cannon they must have designed on an enemy AS. He picked it up and aimed at his opponents. Eros rushed forward the shock form its feet bouncing debris. Anon fired an iridescent bullet. Rainbow colors flashed as it hit Eros force before piercing and blowing it up. He heard the cry of the pilot as his life ended in a burning rainbow flash. Next was the Borghild. This enemy was the more complicated one. It took up its rushing position and flew at him. Anon held out its hand and Borghild stopped as if caught in a trap. The large AS began to be crushed and fold down. Soon it was no bigger then a crumpled piece of paper. Turning to look for his first silver haired opponent he was gone. The rain would also make it more difficult to locate him. He sighed noticing that the rain once again accompanied him.
"Sir, that was excellent. The readings were above scale as well."
"Roger."
"Question sir. What happened that you are able to accomplish such feats so easily now?"
"Nothing happened."
"Are you certain?"
"Affirmative. We have no more time to waste. We're going right through, and destroying this place. Then we will remove any threats on Earth."
"But sir there are children and non-combatants here."
"While some are probably prisoners others are here voluntarily. We cannot be certain who is what. The loss while unfortunate must be accepted."
"I do not agree."
"It is not your place to agree or disagree AL."
"But sir, in this situation you are being inhumane."
"Negative, this is the logical choice." What does an AI know about being humane.
"What would Miss Kaname think?"
"…"
Sousuke remained silent staring at the screen. As if to prove his point Al summoned a picture of her onto the screen. Sousuke was going to tell him to remove it but decided against it. He stared at her picture silently.
"She makes being an efficient specialist difficult." Sousuke said releasing a breath.
"Acknowledged. We will not kill them all then."
"We will disconnect this area from the rest of the colony. We will send it in the direction of the moon, since this portion is not large it will not affect it. Once we complete our mission here we will retrieve it take it home and let the world authorities' deal with them."
"Sir you have messages from Miss Kaname on your phone. Also I took the liberty to email then chat with her via IM she is not aware of our location."
"What?" Sousuke eyelids fell in worry. An AI should not be able to chat with someone not even on the same planet, not that he was on one.
"As I previously informed you this system has many user friendly services."
"Al."
"Yes sir?"
"Shut up."
"Would you like me to bring up the messages? She is not currently on to chat but you can respond."
"Negative. We have a mission to complete."
"I was trying to bring humor to the situation. It can be helpful in times of stress."
"Understood but now is not the time."
"Roger."
Suddenly text appeared on screen. In Japanese characters it read: "Baka. Hurry up and get your butt back here. And tell Al to stop sending me instant messages. How the hell does he even have my screen name? More importantly why the hell is your AI trying to talk to me?" Sousuke grinned at the last part seeing as he was not the only one AL annoyed. Kaname also thought like him in wondering what an AI was doing instant messaging. He would have to see their conversation later.
"Let's go."
"Sir many enemy AS have been released and are waiting to attack."
"It's not a problem."

The disconnecting of the civil portion of the colony was not an easy process. Aside from destroying many more enemy AS they had to destroy some of the locks. They had to be careful not to make a whole in the body of the structure or risk killing everyone anyway. He had already killed a few of them in the course of battle before but they were acceptable. He wondered what had happened to the little girl from before since her building had been damaged by AS. After that he exited and sent the large structure on its way. Turning he face where he needed to go to end this.

"Sir enemy defense are at a maximum. Entrance may be difficult."
"Understood. We're still going right through. Be careful for two enemy AS that may still be dangerous."
"Roger."

They moved one inch before all sorts of defenses started attacking them. Dodging and destroying they rushed as fast as they could to the port area. First he would have to make sure no more enemies could come and go. After that he could finally destroy everything and go back. Back for whatever time he had left anyway.

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AN: The instant messaging may be a bit far.