Author's Note: I couldn't go without updating Love Angel for long. I guess the story has really grown on me or something. Anyways, I am taking this story off of hiatus. Dark Angel and Identity are still on hiatus, sadly. I believe I will update them as I get more time, but for right now I can only cast my attention onto Love Angel.

Plot is actually present here, so rejoice. Oh, and please enjoy.

Chapter 6

Durandal

chaos:

It's cold. Why is it cold in my room? The Durandal is the highest state of the art ship within light years of the Dammërung. In fact, the Durandal was practically the Dammërung's child. But I digress. Why was it cold in my room? Although the residence halls were in the lower part of the ship that extends out into space, climate controls existed in every room. Mine just happened to be voice activated. I turned my head gently to the side towards the desk that my screen floated over.

"Temperature."

A small puff of air escaped from my caramel colored lips, clawing at the air with wispy tendrils. I licked my lips gently. Mmm…apple. Apple…was the taste of Shion's lip gloss. That woman had lips like a goddess. I would never forget the taste of apple now.

"Yeshua, the temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Adequate for your frail health."

Frail health? Is that what they call it these days? Spiritually, I was far from weak. Physically, my body struggled with the crippling weakness the Zohar had left me. Being created as a part—a living part—of the Zohar had wonderful perks and a huge con. You would think that after banishing gnosis everyday, I'd be full of energy. Wrong. Is it an energy issue? No…perhaps on the level that blood streams lie.

I sat up with some effort, ignoring the tickling sensation my long hair caused as it pooled over my shoulders. I gently swept my hair out of my face and stood up. Crossing the room was practically effortless this time. Normally, I would be overcome with nausea and dizziness. Shion's kiss must work wonders on the body. I pulled a small black bag out of the drawer underneath the screen that now read '82°F'. A small zip and an injection later and I was all set…for now.

A shrill alarm pierced through the silence of my room seconds later. I jumped slightly, letting out a low hiss. Ugh…Jr., you picked a wonderful time to test the Durandal's alarms. Wait…alarms…and cold air…in a very hot room…

"This is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill. A large number of gnosis are materializing in Second Militian and Kukai Foundation's immediate area. Please prepare for emergency launch."

Gnosis? I wonder what has them so…afraid. I could handle my share of gnosis…easily. In reality, it has to be a lot of full size gnosis like the Cathedral Ship and Abel's Ark to overwhelm me. My mind probably wouldn't hold up to the strain very well…but it was possible.

"Call Little Master."

A medium-sized screen popped up above the desk with Jr.'s worried face on it. Wait a moment…worried? Jr. was worried?

"chaos, this is not a good time to idle chat. This is the biggest gnosis gate out we've seen in years."

"Jr., have you forgotten that I am here?" I asked incredulously.

"Shion and MOMO are out in the Foundation. Communications down there are jammed. The U.M.N. is only letting users under the C class system to call."

And that would be me.

"I'm on my way then. I truly don't see why we have to launch so soon."

"You'll see." was all Jr. said before he closed the communications window.

I reached under the desk to retrieve my communicator, which was plastered there in the event that the Federation dared to invade the Durandal. The event actually wasn't very likely, but one could never be too sure. (Especially if you're Jr., who sleep with their guns underneath their pillows at night.) My communicator could bring about the downfall of Vector Industries. Fun. I pocketed the device and proceeded to the train stop. Emergency launch…huh?

We'll see, indeed…

Kukai Foundation: Within City Sector 27

Shion:

The sirens were rather unsettling to hear right now. As people rushed past me and MOMO's forms, I couldn't help but feel a chill down my back. I was no veteran to gnosis attacks, but I still couldn't shake off the initial fear.

"The Foundation has activated the Hilbert Effect. Multiple gnosis are gating out between Second Militia and the Foundation," MOMO announced while gazing at the sky fearfully.

I glanced up at the sky as well, noting the now solid forms of the hostile aliens above. Several had, I noted, made it into the protection of the colony I didn't have my M.W.S. with me. That was a very bad mistake. But could you blame me? A loud beep issuing from my purse caught my attention.

"Who could be calling me right now?" I asked out loud in frustration as I pulled it out.

chaos's face popped up on the screen with a frown on his face. The background behind him was blurred…almost as if he was running…

"Shion! Thank the gods I was able to reach you!"

He sounded upset…almost frightened.

"chaos, why are the gnosis here?"

"Abel's Ark…"

Abel's Ark? I thought it was destroyed…or at least banished to the farthest reaches of outer space.

"I thought…"

"Shion, I'm tracking your location now. Don't move. I'm coming to get you."

chaos:

The air around me was literally freezing from the effect of the gnosis emerging into the dome. I cast angry glares at those that were in my path. Most of them scattered immediately…from fear…or maybe respect. Perhaps…maybe both. Being a directly link to the Zohar had its benefits. Hostile evil aliens were eager to give you some space.

A rather large gnosis dropped down in front of me, roaring in fury. I attempted to back up in order to use my powers, but it was far too late. I ran right through the alien, wincing as it exploded into tiny sparks from coming in contact with my skin. Running through a gnosis is not pleasant. Salt did not rinse off of the skin well. Not at all. I don't even want to mention about hair.

I shook off my revulsion and ran on, determined to retrieve my 'fallen' friends. I ended up in a wide open area with buildings on either side. It was strangely quiet here, which did nothing to ease my suspicion. A low growl emanated from the space above me, drawing my attention upward. A large shadow slowly engulfed the solar panels, shielding them from view. As the moments passed, they began to shatter, spraying thousands of pieces of glass everywhere.

A sharp pop signaled that the colony was now without power. Now the city truly collapsed into silence. Jr.'s face popped up on my screen, deathly pale and anxious.

"chaos, are you seeing this?"

Abel's Ark had to be twice the size of the Cathedral Ship hands down. I could feel the pulse of the original Zohar beating like a heart in the center of that thing. A heart…what a fitting analogy. I have got to stop being so morbid.

"Yeah…"

Wilhelm would be practically breathing down my neck after this was over. I suppressed a small shudder.

"All of the gnosis are converging towards the Foundation. A large group of them are heading towards the downtown area of City Sector 27."

I glanced at the mini map at the corner of my screen. Panic filled my heart. Shion and MOMO were there! I was still some distance away…

I may not make it in time. I had to warn them.

"Jr.! Prolong the launch as long as you can! I've got to get to them!"

"I'll try! Hurry!"

I pressed a few key combinations on my communicator, pulling up the C class emergency column within the U.M.N. network. I pressed in Shion's number and started running again. She answered on the first ring, only now she was looking considerably more frightened.

"chaos, it's bad down here! I think we're overwhelmed!"

I was supposed to be the calm voice of reason even in tough times, but it was hard to remain that way after hearing that. I couldn't move any faster without teleporting…

"I'm coming, Shion. Try to take cover somewhere."

"Ok, I—"

"Look out!" MOMO shrieked in the background.

All of a sudden, white filled the background, engulfing Shion…

And then, there was nothing…

Shion:

The explosion knocked me several feet away from MOMO, knocking the communicator from my grasp. I knew it wouldn't survive the impact intact. Now, if my memory serves me correctly, this was the second time I had been hit with an F.A.E. Wonderful.

"Shion?"

At the sound of MOMO's voice, I staggered back onto my feet. Although I was pretty cut up, I didn't sustain much of an injury. I must have an invisible Bunnie that hops after me.

"MOMO, are you ok?"

"I'm fine. I'm built tougher than I look. Besides, you're more important right now."

Though the thinning cloud of dust, I could see MOMO's pale face and peach colored hair. I started towards her carefully, while watching my footing.

"I'm ok. I hope chaos isn't too far away."

I was hoping and praying hard that he was close. Roars of outrage filled the air. I quickened my pace.

"We are in trouble," MOMO said loudly.

Yeah, we were. I moved next to MOMO and glanced around us nervously. The dust from the F.A.E. had settled down and several gnosis were surrounding us in a loose circle.

"chaos…please, where are you?" I whispered under my breath.

"I can't handle all of this by myself," MOMO whispered.

Nowhere to run. Nowhere to hide. I grabbed MOMO's hand and squeezed it. We were utterly trapped. Utterly trapped. The gnosis snarled and lunged forward. I closed my eyes and screamed…

"Unleash some of thy powers!"

A bright flash lit up the outside of my eyelids. chaos? Yes…maybe. I opened my eyes cautiously saw chaos's form amongst the white. He was literally glowing…

He looked like an angel. Perhaps he was an angel. My angel…

"chaos!"

chaos had a strange expression on his face, much different than the expression he normally wore in battle. It was pained, almost. Black tears issued from his eyes as he blew the gnosis away from us. Black tears…

His lips curved up into an almost maniacal smirk… And then, it was over. chaos collapsed to the ground much like a limp rag doll. I dashed up to his side and pulled him up to a sitting position gingerly.

"Are you ok?" I asked softly.

"Yeah, I'm fine. We have to get back to the Durandal…quickly."

He didn't sound okay. However, I was hardly in the mood to question him further.

"Ok, let's go."

Durandal

chaos:

The thrill of killing stayed fully with me even as we walked across the dock. I could have called it a euphoria…but I did not want to even think about it. I was just about to reach the train when a stab of pain pierced my chest. I screamed in pain and dropped to my knees. My vision swam in front of me…

"The Zohar…"

Normal (Third Person):

For a while, the situation deteriorated rapidly inside and outside of the Foundation. Gaignun Jr. Kukai slammed his fist against the center control panel of the Durandal worriedly. Above the fabled colony sat Abel's Ark with the Zohar glowing brightly in its center. Beneath it was the ravaged colony that known for its artificial beauty.

For a moment, all was silent.

And then…

The original Zohar erupted in a burst of powerful energy that immediately shot down towards the colony.

A flash of light engulfed the area…

In the Dammërung, a loud crash was heard…

Amongst the chaos, something lives…