Chapter 3
Minato sighed after powering down the Ebon Hawk's engines, after exiting the facility he went back to his ship and left the area behind before the two women that attacked him followed him after they recovered from their fight. So, Minato quickly left onboard the Ebon Hawk to find a suitable location to land, someplace nobody would find his ship and he found it in the middle of large desert. After landing Minato covered the ship in a large tan colored tarp that blended in with the desert effectively hiding the ship from anyone in the sky.
Minato rose from the pilot's seat and went to the common area of the ship to get something to drink and relax after the day he's had. Sitting in the chair next to the holographic projector Minato relaxed into the chair. "T3, download everything you got from the satellite," the droid beeped and moved over to projector next to Minato and connected to it and began downloading everything it had gathered from the MBI satellite. Once the download was complete T3 beeped before leaving Minato alone to check on the engine room, Minato activated the projector to view the downloaded data.
As Minato read on he slowly got more and more angry with MBI, with Minaka, and Takami Sahashi at everything they did to the Sekirei. Of how they manipulated Miya and her teammates into killing hundreds of soldiers instead of hiding and quietly assimilating into their new world, instead Minaka took over the ship and basically told Miya that he will provide for them and protect them and Miya and her teammates bought it hook, line, and sinker. Reading through Minaka's files Minato noted that the man is a genius but over time his notes became more and more outlandish, at one point he proclaimed that he'd been chosen by the gods to usher in a new age, one forged by his own design and that the Sekirei will play an instrumental part in it. 'He's no better than the slave traders on Tatooine.'
Minato finished reading Minaka's files and felt they are the ravings of a mad man. Moving onto the next batch of files, Minato read Takami's files and his anger towards her eased somewhat by reading her notes and finding out that she at least felt remorse to what they are doing to the Sekirei but she pushed it down by focusing on the scientific advancements that they could learn from them. Minato read about her and Minaka's daughter Yukari and how Takami planned to have Yukari never learn who her father really is. Moving on Minato read about the various Sekirei and their Ashikabi or destined one that they are meant to be with, apparently a Sekirei will start to react to their Ashikabi when they get near them. Some of the symptoms include a rapid heartbeat, rapid breathing, blushing, and rubbing their thighs together which struck Minato as odd but didn't question it. He also read about the experiments being done to Sekirei #7 Akitsu in an effort to understand the winging process and how to prevent force wingings.
Moving on Minato then read about Sekirei #1 or Miya Asama, the oldest Sekirei and the only one to settle down with a human, Takehito Asama but isn't winged to him even after being married for three years. Minato read about how Miya and Takehito bought and restored a board house opening it to anyone in need, they named it Izumo Inn that is located in the northern part of Shinto Teito. Reading on Minato found out that MBI has a deal with her that if they leave her and any Sekirei that stay at Izumo Inn alone then she will not get involved in the plan. Apparently the deal was struck by her husband before his death with Minaka who seemed to be honoring the deal for the time being.
Sighing to himself Minato turned off the projector after reading for four hours, he had read everything on the Sekirei and looked at their photos and saw that the majority of them are female with few males. Minato payed close attention to Sekirei #6 Homura, the Sekirei has a unique condition that allows her to change between male and female but only depending on her Ashikabi's preference. Apparently Minaka experimented on the young Sekirei wanting to see if he could induce an artificial bond but only ended up causing damage to Homura's Tama or life force that only Takehito was able to balance not fix. This in turn caused Homura's flame ability to be unstable and spire out of control. Minato felt bad for Homura knowing that the only way she will be fixed is by emerging with the help of her Ashikabi.
Entering his room Minato sat on the floor needing to meditate to clear and collect his thoughts, from killing the man who killed his parents, to exiting hyperspace in an unknown system and finding out about a race that is going to fighting each other just because the man who found them said they had too. Also he saved one of them and fought two more shortly after arriving on the only habitable planet in the system. Crossing his legs Minato closed his eyes and reached out to the Force letting his thoughts drift and slowing his breath, Minato slowly rose off the floor and levitated. His lightsabers floated in front of him before slowing dismantling themselves showing the internal mechanisms and the yellow and purple crystal. Throughout the ship everything levitated including T3 as Minato relaxed into his meditation before the Force showed him a vision.
The image of a city came to him, a tower with the MBI logo appeared in front of him before shifting to show a building with a single tree in the yard. The scene changed once again this time showing Minato wearing his armor and robes holding his two lightsabers with the blades ignited a soft yellow and purple glow emanated from the colored blades. Feathers of different colors floated around him not touching the ground. The scene changed to blackness before the sounds of a lightsaber igniting followed by the sound of fighting.
"Minato!" A woman's voice yelled before being replaced by crying and the sounds of someone screaming in pain.
Changing once again the vision this time displayed a woman but Minato couldn't see her face as her back is to him. He could see that she is wearing robes and has long purple hair that is tied back and reaches her waist. The woman held out her arm before feathers of different colors began falling around her. The last thing the vision showed him is the city with the MBI tower.
Minato opened his eyes slowly and saw his lightsabers slowly descending to the floor along with him and everything else in the ship. Once back on ground level Minato rose and removed his armor making sure to store them on the table in his room and removed his robes leaving him in just his pants, walking to the bed Minato sat down on the edge of the bed to remove his boots. Running a hand through his hair Minato decided to get some sleep before acting on what the Force showed him. The night his dream once again showed him the purple haired woman only this time she turned to face him but before he saw her face Minato awoke, swinging his legs over the bed Minato couldn't help but think of Sekirei #1 Miya when he recalled the woman from his dream and also the vision that the Force showed him.
Remembering what his vision showed him Minato decided to head to the city from his vision but first he needed a shower. After his shower Minato dressed casually wearing black pants and boots along with a tan long sleeve, entering the common area Minato needed to find where the city is located and how far it is from his current location. Making some coffee before going to the cockpit, Minato took a seat in pilot's seat, taking a sip Minato did a scan of the planet and found a signal similar to the Holonet but more outdated. Minato connected the ship to the signal and instructed T3 to begin downloading any maps to the Ebon Hawk while Minato went to get a refill of coffee and to find the city. Taking a seat in front of the holo projector again Minato searched for anything related to MBI and found out that their main office is located in Shinto Teito.
'Is that where the tournament is going to take place?' Minato thought to himself before T3 came to him and told him that all maps have been downloaded. Turning off the projector and finishing his coffee Minato exited the Ebon Hawk to remove the tarp after which he went to the cockpit and powered up the ship, his destination Shinto Teito. Minato made sure to keep low and to activate the cloaking prototype whenever he passed over cities, finally he saw the city on the horizon. Making sure that the cloaking is on Minato flew over the city to get a lay of the land, he saw MBI tower but paid no mind to it as he now needed a place to land that won't draw attention him. Minato saw a warehouse near the ocean that should be large enough to accommodate the Ebon Hawk, slowly guiding the Ebon Hawk onto the warehouse Minato sighed with relief when the ship managed to fit in the warehouse.
Powering down the ship Minato instructed T3 to create a new identity for him and to find a suitable metal that can repair the hyper drive while he is out exploring the city since it would appear that he is going to be staying on the planet until he can get the hyper drive repaired. Attaching his lightsabers to his belt before grabbing and putting on his brown leather jacket that Carth gave him, exiting the ship Minato left the warehouse making sure to take note of the location.
"Hey, what are you doing?!" A man's voice shouted getting Minato's attention. Minato saw a middle aged man wearing a white shirt with the sleeves rolled up coming to him. "I asked you a question."
"Are you the owner of this warehouse?" Minato asked the man waving his hand in front of the man when he stopped in front of him.
"Yeah, I own these docks and warehouses." The man told Minato after his eyes glazed over.
"Are they for sale?" Minato asked.
"Yes, Hayato Enterprises already offered to buy." The man told Minato who couldn't allow this Hayato Enterprise to buy the docks and discover the Ebon Hawk.
"You will tell Hayato Enterprises that you have already sold the docks." Minato told the man waving his hand in front of him.
"I will tell Hayato Enterprises that I have already sold the docks."
"You will sell the docks to me." Minato told the man once again waving his hand.
"I will sell the docks to you."
"I'll have your money by tomorrow." Minato said before releasing the man from his control. The man shook his head and looked at Minato.
"Alright." The man said getting ready to leave when Minato stopped him.
"I would appreciate it if you kept anyone out but me."
"Whatever, you're buying the place. Suppose I can keep it safe for ya." The man said leaving to give Hayato Enterprises a call. Minato called T3 over the comms and told him to start the siphoning program that he and Mission developed together. Basically the program would siphon off small amounts of money from different people and deposit the money into his account which reminded him that he needed to create an account which he told T3 to do also. Minato exited the docks knowing that his mother is probably frowning at him for using the program but he is in an unknown world and he doubted that his credits would be any good here and he needed the money to survive. He also felt bad for relaying on T3 to do everything for him, he's pretty good at building things but hacking and creating new identities is beyond him despite what Mission taught him. Besides T3 has been by his side ever since he was a little boy.
Minato explored the city of Shinto Teito making sure to take note of everything he saw from the people to the language which Minato had no idea what some of the people are saying, 'note to self. Bring a translator.'
"Young man," a woman said. Minato turned to see an elderly woman sitting in front of a kiosk holding out a cup to him. "Here, try some."
"I'm sorry, I don't have any money on me." Minato replied to which the old woman smiled.
"It's on the house."
Minato took the cup from the old woman and sipped the contents. "This is good," Minato told the old woman getting her to smile once again.
"It's fresh tea leaves from the countryside." The old woman explained while Minato took another sip.
"It's good. Better than I'm used to." Minato said honestly before finishing the tea and handed the cup back the old woman.
"You're not from around here, are you?" The old woman asked putting the cup away.
"That obvious?" Minato asked playing the part of a tourist.
"Very, U.S.?"
"Yes, visiting different schools." Minato lied.
"You should go to the University." The old woman said, "my daughter graduated from there and is now working for MBI." She said with pride in her voice.
"What does she do?" Minato asked curious.
"She's a bioengineer or something." The woman said before rising from her seat and walking behind the kiosk. "You know you are very handsome young man." Minato blushed at the blunt statement as he indeed noticed women looking at him as he explored the city.
"Here," the old woman said holding out a box of tea leaves to him along with a photo.
"I don't have any money on me." Minato told the woman again getting her to smile once again.
"It's on the house for indulging an old woman." The woman said before gesturing for him to take the box and the photo. Taking the box and the photo Minato saw it's a portrait of a young woman roughly his age judging from the photo. The woman has black shoulder length hair and blue eyes, her smile is kind and bright but Minato saw mischief in her eyes.
"That's my granddaughter Yukari. She's very beautiful and single," the old woman stated bluntly getting Minato to realize that she is trying to set him up with her granddaughter getting his blush to return. 'Yukari, the daughter of Takami Sahashi.' Minato thought to himself after his blush disappeared.
"Is your daughter Takami Sahashi?" Minato asked wanting to know if the woman in the photo is indeed Takami's daughter.
"Yes, do you know her?" The old woman said looking at Minato with curiousity.
"I've read some of her papers." Minato lied smoothly, "they are interesting."
"I'll be sure to tell her that she has fans among the male populace." The old said once again with a smile, "I'll be sure to tell Yukari about you as well . . ."
"Minato," Minato introduced himself to the old woman.
"Minato," the old woman said trying out his name. "A nice strong name."
"I'll be sure to buy tea from you after I get paid," Minato told the old woman before leaving her kiosk to continue exploring the city wanting to get a feel for the city.
"I'll hold you to that." The old woman said before shouting, "I'll tell Yukari about you!" she shouted getting Minato's blush to return. 'Very straightforward,' Minato thought to himself pocketing the tea and the photo.
Minato returned to the Ebon Hawk shortly after the sun set over the city, having explored pretty much the entire city Minato now had a better idea of the layout for the city. Removing his jacket Minato sat down in the common area needing to rest after spending all day walking around the city and not having anything to eat which reminded to get something to eat. Opening up and heating a quick meal Minato brewed some tea from the box that he got while he waited for his meal to heat up. Once his meal is nice and warm Minato grabbed the plate and his tea and sat down once again to begin eating. T3 told him that his new identity and account is ready, all that is left is to verify the information. Reviewing the information about his new identity while he ate, Minato saw that T3 hadn't changed his name which he is thankful for, Minato is proud of his name despite the Jedi wiping Revan and Bastila from their records.
Moving on Minato saw that his account already has a small fortune, roughly 2,598,985 is already in his account and more will be added by morning. T3 also included the various metals that could be used to repair the hyper drive but according to T3 none of them can survive the strain. 'Guess I'm stuck here,' Minato thought to himself after reading that, moving on Minato gave the ok for T3 to begin fabricating his new ID and bank card. After finishing his meal Minato went to the sink and deposited the plate and refilled his tea before going to the projector and loading up an old video. Sitting down Minato watched the footage start.
Revan and Bastila appeared wearing their robes as they faced the projector.
"Minato, I hope that Carth isn't being too hard on you." Bastila said crossing her arms, "I know how he gets when it comes to flying."
"I'm sure you're doing well," Revan said looking to Bastila then to the projector. "Take Carth's lesson's to heart. He's one of the best pilots in the Republic after all."
"Just try not to crash the ship," Bastila said getting Revan to smile as he tried to hold back his laughter. "The Ebon Hawk is older than your father."
"You had no problem marrying this old man," Revan teased Bastila getting her to look away.
"Not in front of Minato," Bastila chided her husband. "We love you and happy birthday, Minato." Bastila said.
"Happy Birthday, son." Revan said with a smile.
The recording stops.
Minato wipes the tears from his eyes after the recording ends. It's hard for him to believe that a year later everything he had come to love was taken away from him and he started his path to revenge. Shutting down the projector Minato set his cup in the sink before heading to his room to get some sleep. "Happy birthday," Minato said to himself before closing his eyes and drifting off to sleep.
Takami sat at the dinner table in her home with her daughter while her mother cooked a meal for them. it came as quite a shock to her when her mother came to Shinto Teito with her daughter in tow, apparently her mother wanted to accompany Yukari as she wanted to look at schools in the city despite Takami telling her not too and that other schools in Japan are just as great as Shinto Teito University.
"Takami, did you know that you have male fans?" Her mother said bringing out the food and setting them on the table.
"Mom!" Takami hissed.
"Oh don't be such a prude." Takami's mother simply said while dishing up her plate. "You're still young and beautiful. It would do you good to get another man."
Takami couldn't believe what her mother is saying to her. "I don't need another man, mom." She told her mother wanting the conversation to stop.
"After your last I'm surprised you didn't go full lesbian." Takami's mothers bluntly said getting Takami to spit out her drink.
"Can we please not talk about mom having sex." Yukari said also wanting the conversation to end or at the very least shift.
"Fine, Yukari I found a nice young handsome man for you." Takami's mother told Yukari causing her to sigh.
"I already told you. I don't need you setting me up with anyone." Yukari told her grandmother already having been down this road before.
"Nonsense, without me. You might end up with a jackass like your mother."
"Mom, that jackass gave you your granddaughter." Takami pointed out.
"Who then left and never once been active in her life or yours ever since." Takami's mother rebutted before sipping her tea. "I met him while selling my tea. He's very handsome and polite that he listened to me talk without interrupting me." She told Yukari.
"What's his name?" Takami asked wanting to know while Yukari ate faster wanting to get away from this conversation.
"Minato."
"Sounds like an old man's name," Yukari said.
"Every day, I'm glad that you didn't have a son." Takami's mother told her after hearing Yukari's comment on Minato's name. In truth Takami is also glad, she couldn't imagine a son growing up with she and her mother's blunt attitudes and brash nature. She got her mother's blunt and brash nature after hearing her mother speak how a woman needs to blunt to survive in the world and she took those words to heart and it seems that her daughter also inherited that trait from her.
"So, which college are you thinking of applying for?" Takami asked her daughter who is now almost down with her plate shifting the conversation.
"I'm think of Shinto Teito University or Shindong Women's University." Yukari told her mother and grandmother.
"Both are good choices," Takami told Yukari. Happy that she wants to go into the medical field like her, "Any place you're thinking of staying?"
"I found an apartment that is decent, with fair prices." Yukari told her mother finishing her plate.
"Remember our deal," Takami reminded her daughter. The deal in question is that Takami would pay for Yukari's apartment and the rent if she maintained her GPA in college.
"I know," Yukari said rising from the table and set her plate in the sink before returning for her tea and went to the guest room leaving Takami and her mother alone.
Minato awoke from his dream to his own bed, swinging his legs over the edge of the bed Minato stood up and went to get some coffee. After having his cup, he went to the shower, putting on new clothes Minato checked his account and saw that he has more than enough to survive and to purchase the docks now he just needed to get the money for the owner. Exiting the ship Minato made sure to take a translator that is equipped with different languages and his new forged ID and bank card.
Minato exited the bank with the money he needed. Heading back to the docks Minato paid the man who seemed happy to be paid as he handed Minato the papers for the docks before cleaning his desk out and leaving. With that taken care of Minato relaxed knowing that his ship is safe for now. Heading back to the woman who gave him the tea Minato paid her for the tea and got some more, the woman also gave him Yukari's number which he took to be nice. After getting lunch Minato headed for his next destination, Izumo Inn.
Miya Asama sat on the porch in the backyard of Izumo Inn drinking tea, it's been two years since the death of her husband. Her relationship with Takehito was unique and unusual as Takehito wasn't her Ashikabi even though they were married, Takehito wasn't an Ashikabi. Despite that she loved her husband and missed him dearly, Izumo Inn is the only reminder of her husband and it's been awhile since she had a tenant stay at the Inn. The last tenant kept hitting on her and tried to force himself on her so she kicked him out of the Inn. Taking another sip of her tea, she thought back to her dream from last night.
Miya dreamed about a person wearing black robes wearing armor she didn't recognize and holding a strange helmet, she couldn't see the face as the person looked down. When the person looked up Miya saw their eyes before she woke up, her heart beating and she felt a warmth spread through her. Miya knew what this meant she's reacting to her Ashikabi which terrified her. Miya loved her husband and to her, reacting to her destined one means betraying Takehito but ignoring the call means turning her back on her species culture. A Sekirei who ignores their destined one can no longer call themselves a Sekirei.
Miya is taken out of her thoughts when the same warmth from this morning returned, setting down the tea cup Miya put a hand on heart trying to soothe the warmth spreading through her but failed when the warmth grew. Miya placed a hand on the floor to prevent he from collapsing as the warmth grew into a raging inferno and her breathing turned rapid, 'my Ashikabi must be near and judging from how I'm reacting. I must have a high compatibility with them.' Miya thought to herself before the sound of knocking coming from the front door drew her attention, taking a deep breath to calm the inferno which helped somewhat. Rising to her feet Miya walked to the front door, the closer she got the more the inferno grew.
Bracing herself on the wall Miya took another deep breath and forced the inferno within her to calm before opening the door. Miya saw a young man roughly in his late teens standing before her.
"Welcome to Izumo inn, how can I help you?" Miya said with a smile not believing that the young man in front of her is her Ashikabi.
"I just moved to the city and was looking for a place to stay when I saw your flyer." The young man said holding a flyer telling about Izumo Inn.
"Of course. Come in," Miya told the young man stepping inside to let him in. Miya brought the him into the dining area where she told him to sit and wait for her. Miya came back to see the young man had taken off his leather jacket and placed it beside him nicely folded, setting the tea down on the table Miya sat opposite wanting to put distance between her and her destined one. The young man has shoulder length black hair that is pushed back behind his ears, his eyes a dark blue with hints of brown near the iris, and has a small scar on his upper lip. "May I ask your name?"
"I'm Minato Revan," Minato introduced himself before taking a sip of his tea, Miya couldn't help but follow the teacup to his lips. "I'm thinking of going to college here and I was looking for an apartment when I saw your notice."
"I'm glad my flyer is noticeable," Miya said taking her eyes off of Minato. "Which college are you thinking of attending? If you don't mind me asking,"
"Shinto Teito University for Engineering." Minato told Miya taking another sip of tea.
"Thank you," Miya said watching his lips again. "Rent will be 50,000 Yen per month for a six tatami room." Miya informed Minato taking another sip of tea. "Of course, if you're willing to do various chores. We can negotiate a lower price that fits your budget."
"Money won't be an issue," Minato told Miya. "My parents left me with a sizable fund."
"I see," Miya said wondering if Minato's parents are gone based on his expression. "I have plenty of rooms available. Choose whichever you like."
"Do you not get a lot of visitors?" Minato asked before finishing his tea.
"My last tenant was a womanizer. I kicked him out when he forced himself on me," Miya said. "While you are staying here. I ask that you follow my rules."
"Which are?" Minato asked refilling his tea.
"No illicit or indecent behavior are allowed." Miya said allowing her aura to show and manifest itself just as Takehito taught her too wanting to scare Minato.
"Impressive," Minato said not looking fazed as he continued to drink his tea surprising Miya as no one ever said that before. "I'll choose my room and move in by the end of the day." Minato told her setting his teacup down and leaving the dining area to choose his room.
"Interesting young man." Miya said to herself while hoping that she can refrain from winging herself to Minato and that he can find an apartment quickly
That night Miya awoke to frantic banging on the front door, wrapping herself in her robe before answering the front door to find Matsu wearing her Discipline Squad uniform and holding a duffel bag.
"Miya, please let me in," Matsu begged Miya with a frantic look in her eyes. Miya moved aside to let the redhead in.
"What are you doing here, Matsu?" Miya asked after closing the door and guiding Matsu into the dining room.
"I left MBI," Matsu said getting to the point. Miya raised her eyebrow in surprise.
"Why?"
"Everything Minaka is doing is crazy and I can't be a part of it anymore." Matsu explained, "he stole our freedom and will. So I stole something in return," Matsu said before grabbing the bag and opened it, pulling out a cylindrical object. In the center of the object is a crystalline object with a spherical bead, the number 8 is engraved into the crystal.
Miya eyed the Jinki in Matsu's hands before taking it from her, "how many?"
"Four," Matsu told Miya holding the bag open to reveal three cylindrical object similar to the one Miya is holding.
"How?" Miya asked knowing that Minaka has the Jinki under the highest level of security.
"Someone hacked MBI and stole everything they have on the Sekirei." Matsu explained, "I told them that the servers need to remain offline while I repaired the system. With security down I hacked into the Vault and stole the Jinki before security found out."
"You know that Minaka isn't going to let this go." Miya said handing the Jinki back to Matsu who put it back in the bag.
"Which is why I came here. Minaka wouldn't dare attack Izumo Inn, even Karasuba wouldn't attack this place." Matsu said, "please Miya." Matsu pleaded even going so far as to bow to Miya.
"I have a room that Takehito had commissioned from Seo." Miya told Matsu, she honestly didn't know why her husband was friends with that scum. Matsu got out of her bow to look at Miya, before she could thank her a newcomer entered the room.
"Sorry, I wanted to get some tea." Minato said behind Miya. Turning around Miya saw Minato standing in the doorway wearing pajama pants and a simple black shirt that clung to his frame which Miya tried to ignore but failed. Miya is surprised that Minato managed to sneak up on her as her hearing is good but she didn't hear him exit his room or come down the stairs.
"Minato, this is my old friend Matsu." Miya introduced Matsu who stared at Matsu, "she's hiding from her ex-husband who is very wealthy. She'll be staying in a hidden room that I have, I trust you'll keep Matsu's existence here a secret." Miya let her aura out and soon the whole room turned dark that Matsu sat still in fear while Minato looked at Matsu then to Miya unfazed.
"I'll keep her secret," Minato told Miya getting the room to be lit again as her aura faded. "You have my word Miya." He told her before going into the kitchen and coming out with a cup of tea and went back to his room. Miya felt a blush heat up her cheeks as he recalled his words, turning back to Matsu, Miya saw the redhead breathing rapidly and clenching her hands.
"You're reacting to him," Miya stated getting Matsu to look at her with a blush.
"So are you," Matsu responded as her breathing evened out. "It's like being near the sun. How are you not winged to him yet?"
"I will not drag him into the S-Plan."
"Miya, you know the call can't be ignored forever." Matsu said looking to the hallway hoping that Minato will show up again.
"I won't involve Minato." Miya stated but what she really meant is that she doesn't want to betray Takehito and Matsu knew it. "I'll show you to your room." Miya said leading Matsu to her new room.
A/N: Alright, we now see Miya and Matsu. The reason Matsu has four jinki instead of one is thanks to Minato and T3 hacking into MBI. In other news I've decided to take TheLastNanaya suggestion and jlee0799 suggestions and add the following Sekirei.
Kochou
Saki
Yahan
Taki
Kaiha
Kaho
Yomi
Oriha
The Lighting Twins
Shi
Kuruse
Mitsuha and Mitsuki
Yukari and Takami
Female Shiina
This brings Minato's harem to 29. It's a good thing that Minato has plenty of stamina "Wink, Wink". The next chapter will be out when I finish it.
Have a good one everybody.