Author's Note: Shion and chaos did not hook up yet. I know the last chapter threw you for a loop. I would like to say thank you to my reviewers again. I didn't think this story would be this popular. As for the plot issues, I will let you know about that soon. Who knows what can happen now…

Chapter 3: Huh?

Durandal

chaos:

I had a lot to think about on the way back to my room on the Durandal. I hadn't seen Allen yet…which was somehow excellent. I didn't want him to decide that I was better off to him dead. I was pondering about making the long trip to the Dammërung to find Faye. Would Allen be up to the challenge to love someone else? I wasn't Cupid. I walked past the sliding glass doors into the hidden part of the Durandal's Residence Hall: my room. The soft aroma of lavender and strawberries filled my nostrils, working its magic to calm me down.

Not like I was stressed out or anything. It was just good to be at rest again. Don't get me wrong, I loved my job. It's just that sometimes I wanted to lie amongst my silk sheets and dream away. Today simply would not that day. Today, I would make an excursion trip out to the Dammërung and to my least favorite person, Wilhelm. All in the name of love perhaps? Maybe. But it would give me a chance to feel for potential mates. And while I was doing that, I would…think of Shion. Ah…Shion and her wonderful body. Hey, I was a guy so a woman's body was something I could appreciate a lot. But her smile…

I shook my head. Stop day-dreaming already, chaos. Oh…but it was so hard not to. I walked into my closet and pulled my signature brown and black spacesuit down. I gently tossed it onto my bed and sighed. I hardly felt like traveling today. It was either that or (a.) pretend to work on the Elsa or (b.) wonder what Shion is thinking about while in Second Militia. I took off my sandals and gently sat them off to the side. I slipped on the bottom to my space suit and wiggled my arms into the top half.

Soft, breathable cloth molded to my thin frame almost immediately. I zipped it up and walked to my dresser in order to retrieve my black gloves. My gloves weren't just a fashion accessory; it was a way to channel my powers. Never know when the gnosis should attack. I picked my gloves up and put them on one by one. I flexed my hands gently and yawned. Time to fetch the E.S. Asher. I proceeded out of my room and down the hall to the train station.

"chaos!"

Allen? I stopped and halfway turned around. Sure enough, it was Allen, who was looking quite pale. He was walking towards me rather quickly with his hands around his back. Immediately, my mind came up with morbid examples of what may be behind his back.

"Hey, Allen," I said somewhat nervously.

"Where are you headed?"

"Well, I have some business to take care in space, so I'm going to take the E.S. Asher out."

Allen stopped and blew a heavy sigh.

"Oh…I shouldn't hold you up. See ya, chaos."

He turned around and started back up the hallway. I had to admit I pitied him and I was relieved he didn't decide to maim me. Time to go.

Second Militia

5:35 P.M.

Shion Uzuki:

My lunch 'date' with chaos left me with a lot of curiosity. Now that I knew he was attracted to me, I wondered what made him tick. chaos was the most mysterious guy I had ever known. Jr. was pretty easy to figure out and Ziggy was…complicated. chaos had question marks next to his name. Maybe that's why I didn't ask him to be my boyfriend. I stifled a laugh. That would be moving too fast, Shion. I settled down at my station and logged onto the Vector Industries Network.

Even in times of peace, I still had to get KOS-MOS inspected by my other faculty members. I guess they didn't trust me enough to do it by myself since I 'borrowed' the E.S. Dinah. No matter. It gave me time to think.

"Um…is Shion Uzuki here?"

At the mention of my name, I turned around. A man dressed in a brown delivery suit with a large vase of flowers in both of his hands was standing at the door. I could feel the blood rushing up to my cheeks as everyone in the room 'oohed' and 'awwed'.

"Um…I'm right here," I said meekly.

The man walked up to my station and set the vase off to the side. He then handed me an envelope, bowed and left.

"Wow, who's the lucky guy?"

"Yeah, Shion. Who is he?"

I glanced at the vase full of day lilies and tiger lilies. It gave off a wonderful soft aroma that relaxed my senses. This had to be the work of none other than chaos. The envelope! I opened the envelope gently and pulled out a card. The card was midnight blue with silver stars on the front of it. I opened it gently and saw lines and lines of neat, flawless, cursive handwriting. Handwriting that I had never seen before.

"Dear Shion, I imagine you are probably embarrassed by my flower delivery, but my next surprise will take all away. Enclosed in this envelope is a card good for a deluxe spa treatment at the premier spa facility, Snow, located in Second Militia. See you when you return, chaos.'"

It was hard to keep my mouth shut after that. chaos, you devil.

"He's a definite keeper, Shion."

"Yeah and wealthy too. Snow is very hard to get into."

"I know," I whispered softly as I glanced at my card thoughtfully.

Dammërung

6:16 P.M.

chaos:

"Thanks for the favor, Jr. It is much appreciated, indeed."

"Whatever, chaos. You're very bold, you know that?"

Yep, that describes me.

"Thanks again, Jr. I got to go, ok?"

"Bye then."

I put my Connection Gear away and smiled softly to my self. I had to admit my plan was nearly perfect. I just hoped Shion appreciated it, because she would really flip when she got back home on the Durandal. I passed through the double doors of the ship into the computer area. I only had a hunch that Faye would be in here, after all she was Shion's coworker.

"Um…excuse me, is someone named Faye here?" I asked loudly.

A woman with long, wavy brown hair that was neatly tucked in a bun and vivid honey brown eyes stood up and meekly waved. All of her coworkers turned around in order to see me. Some of them were gently whispering amongst themselves and giggling. Although my keen ears could pick up everything, I decided not to comment.

"Yes, that's me."

"I'm here to deliver a message to you, Faye. Allen Ridgeley wants to talk to you…to get some advice."

Wow, that almost sounds believable. Go Yeshua! Faye frowned.

"I thought he had my number."

"He lost it again and he was afraid that if he asked you again, you'd get mad."

"Well, he knows I would never get mad at him. I guess he needs to talk to me about Shion, huh?"

"Exactly."

Faye shook her head.

"Poor Allen."

I noticed the emotion lurking behind her eyes. Ah…so she did have a thing for him.

"Well, I'd better get going now. Take care of Allen."

I walked out of the room.