Chapter 3: The opening of a new road to an old world.

They all board the Elsa and head for Second Miltia's capital as Shion begins to tell Jin all that has happened.

Jin: So I guess we have to find out more about the U-TIC Organization.

They were all in the Elsa's kitchen, except for KOS-MOS who was in her maintenance bed. Meanwhile, the rest were talking about what to do next, and everyone explaining the situation to Jin.

Shion: Yes, but first I need to find out why KOS-MOS received orders to go to Second Miltia. Also, everyone seems to have some agenda there too.

Captain Matthews' voice then came over the loudspeaker.

Captain Matthews: We're here everyone. I hope you guys can clear your tab with us here.

After they exit the Elsa, they are greeted by soldiers.

Soldier: Representative Helmer has been expecting you. Please follow us.

The soldiers lead the group, Allen and Jin tagging along, into a large building. It was the center of Second Miltia's government. After going into a large elevator, they are lead into Representative Helmer's office.

Helmer: Ah, everyone. Gaignun told me you'd all be coming.

Jr: Representative Helmer, we need to go after Albedo. He's associated with the U-TIC Organization somehow.

Helmer: Yes, I know. First we need the 100-Series Observational Realian to link up with the U.M.N. It is the whole purpose for her being here.

MOMO: Mommy…

Helmer: We will prepare everything.

One of Helmer's men walks over to MOMO and leads her outside. Jr begins to protest, but changes his mind.

KOS-MOS: I shall accompany her. I also need to contact headquarters.

Shion: You're not going off on your own. I'm coming with you.

Allen: Me too!

Jin: I guess I'll come along too.

Ziggy: I need to contact S.O.C.E. to inform them of my completion of the mission.

Chaos: I'm going back to the Elsa. I'll tell the crew to wait for you guys.

After everybody leaves, only Jr remains in Helmer's office

Helmer: What are you going to do?

Jr: I'm going after Albedo. He's going after Old Miltia. I want to know why he wants the Zohar so desperately.

Helmer: Most importantly of all, we cannot allow U-DO to awaken.

Suddenly, a holographic screen appears over Helmer's right side of his desk.

Soldier: Sir!

It was a frantic female soldier. Behind her, Helmer could see MOMO on the ground shaking. She appeared to be going into shock.

Helmer: What's going on!

Jr: MOMO!

Jr had run over to see what was on screen.

Soldier: Sir, she began shaking after she linked up with the U.M.N. We don't know what happened.

Jr: Is she okay?

Soldier: She seems to be calming down.

Another screen then appears on the other side of Helmer's desk. This time, it was a male.

Man: Sir, I have important news.

Helmer: Not now! I have other problems on my hands!

Man: Sir, it cannot wait. The U.M.N. has received the coordinates to Old Miltia.

Helmer: What! That's impossible! Damn it…

Jr: What is it?

Helmer: It was Albedo… and he used that girl.

He turns to look at MOMO on screen, who seemed to be calming down.

Helmer: It must have happened due to her linking up with the U.M.N. This was Albedo's plan all along.

Man: Sir, there is also a report from the U.M.N. control center informing us that a single A.G.W.S. is making a column jump to that area as we speak.

Jr: Damn it, Albedo! It has to be him. We have to go to Old Miltia as soon as possible. Can you prepare a ship to take me to the Durandal?

Shion: Jr.

Shion appeared on the monitor where MOMO could be seen.

Jr: Shion, I'm going to the Durandal. I have to go after Albedo.

Shion: Let's go together. Where's Chaos? Everyone else is here with me.

Jr: He went back to the Elsa.

Shion: Perfect. Let's meet up there.

Jr: Are you sure you want to get involved? This is my problem.

Shion: I've told you, this involves me too. Besides, KOS-MOS says she has orders to pursuit Albedo. Apparently, she was ordered to come here to protect Second Miltia, in case anything happened.

Helmer: Huh? Did Vector know something was going to happen? They did show up unexpectedly. As if they knew things were going to take a turn for the worse.

Shion: I don't know. Anyway, Ziggy said that S.O.C.E. gave us permission to take MOMO with us. We may need her since this involves her, too. Ziggy also got orders to protect her. Now everyone's got a reason to go.

Jr: Fine, let's go. We don't have a lot of time left. But wait, what about MOMO? Is she okay?

Shion: She's recovering. It appears that the U.M.N. link drained her of her energy, causing her to go into shock. But she seems to be recovering. Ziggy can carry her to the Elsa. Let's go.

Everyone arrives at the Elsa and rush into the bridge.

Captain Matthews: What's going on?

Jr: Take us to the Durandal. Hurry!

Ziggy: Are you sure we have time. Perhaps we should go to Old Miltia on the Elsa.

Captain Matthews: What! What are you talking about? We can't reach Old Miltia.

Ziggy: We can now. That's why we are in a hurry. Albedo is headed there as we speak.

Captain Matthews: The hell are you talking about?

Jr: There's no time! Just contact the U.M.N. and get us to Old Miltia, now!

Tony: I'm on it.

Captain Matthews: Is this road trip ever going to end?

Jr: Quit complaining! The foundation will remove some of your debt for your services. We'll also pay for U.M.N. charges.

Captain Matthews: You heard 'em! Step on it, ya morons!