~In Rito's Room~Morning~
I was lying in my futon, alone in the room and still resting after waking up a few minutes ago. The weekend was here at last.
Ionas: *Relaxed* After all those days in school, i can at last enjoy two days of rest away from it, and have nothing to worry about.
Kremant: *Grin* Good morning!
Kremant is now standing beside me, his "face" looking at me from above with that grin of his.
Ionas: *Irritated* It seems that i spoke too soon.
Kremant: *Grin* Yes, you did.
Ionas: Well, i'm not getting up yet. Just tell me what you want to tell me while i'm resting.
Kremant: Sure. But first, have you seen my pets?
Ionas: Your pets?
Kremant: Yes, my pets. *Starts Searching Around The Room* I took them out for a walk and kinda lost sight of them. They are small in size, lots in numbers, and like to crawl inside beds and futons.
Ionas: *Realization* What?!
I take the futon's blanket off me, and see lots of COCKROACHES CRAWLING ALL OVER MY PAJAMAS.
Ionas: *Scream Of Panic*
I jump off the futon, and keep jumping around, trying to get the cockroaches off me.
Kremant: *Facepalm* *Real Amused Laughter*
When i at last throw off me the last of the cockroaches, i take deep breaths, trying to recover from the shock, before looking at Kremant angrily, seeing him still laughing at me.
Ionas: *Furious* Krema~nt!
Kremant: *Laugh Dissipating* Ok, ok, i know what you're thinking, literally, but you must admit. You make priceless reactions when you're scared!
Ionas: *Angry Growling*
I want to punch him so bad! If he wasn't a frigging ghost...!
Ionas: *Notices* Hm?
That moment i notice the cockroaches flying close to Kremant, and then going inside one of his long sleeves.
Kremant: All here. *Grin* Thanks for helping me find them.
Ionas: *Irritated* ...You're lucky you're a ghost, or else i would-
That moment, someone opens forcefully the door, interrupting me by that way. When i look, i see it was Nana.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* I heard screams, what happened?!
Ionas: *Annoyed Points At Where Kremant Is* That immature phantom happened!
Nana: *Confused* Huh?
When i look again at Kremant, he was nowhere to be found.
Ionas: *Confused* What the-? *Annoyed* Seriously now, Kremant? You disappeared just to make me look stupid? Really?
That moment, out of nowhere a card appears in front of me, floating in mid-air.
Ionas: *Sigh* What is this now?
I grab it, and see what it says.
Ionas: "Sorry that i had to leave so soon, but i have some work to do elsewhere and i don't want to leave it unfinished. See you next time! *Rolls Eyes* Of course you are.* P.S. This message will self destruct."*Raises An Eyebrow* Wait, wha-?
Right at that moment, the card explodes in my face, and fills the entire room with black smoke.
Nana: *Cough* *Cough* What the hell?!
The smoke disappears quickly, and i could feel my face being covered in black ash because of the explosion. Other than that, i was ok.
Ionas: ... Ok, i didn't see that coming. Oh, and Nana, just to understand what is going on, this is Kremant's doing. He came to prank me and then left.
Nana: Oh, i see. *Sweat Drop* Umm, you have a little-
Ionas: *Annoyed* I know!* *Sigh* I'll go wash it in the bathroom.
With that, i walk past Nana, and out of the room, going to the bathroom.
Ionas: *Irritated* This morning could have been better.
After reaching the bathroom, just before i knock the door to check, someone opens it and comes out, revealing to be Lala, naked like the last time.
Lala: *Smile* Oh hey, Ion!
Ionas: ... *Facepalm* That's not what i meant!
Lala: Huh?
Nana: *As she was walking downstairs* Ok, what is going on n- *Notices* ...
I turn around, and see Nana looking at naked Lala and then at me. I think i know what is gonna happen next.
Nana: *Blush* Wha-Wha-What the hell, Ion!
I knew it. "Classic angry and always ready to misunderstand Nana".
Ionas: *Seemingly Calm* In my defense, it's not my fault she walked out like this. Now excuse me, but i have and a bathroom to visit.
Without losing time, and to be sure of my wellbeing, i walk quickly in the bathroom and close the door behind me.
Nana: *Blushing And Upset* G-Get back here, you!
Nana tries to open the door, but she couldn't because i was keeping it closed from the other side.
Nana: *Upset* Open the door right now!
Ionas: *Serious* Not until you understand i'm not at fault!
Nana: *Upset* Open the door!
Ionas:You don't want to understand, do you?
Nana: *Upset* Open it!
Ionas: *Sigh* That's what i thought.
What am i supposed to do in a situation like this? Hmm...
Ionas: Hey, Nana, i'll open the door, but first tell your sister to leave us and go change. We don't want her walking around like that. Oh, and give me a few seconds to clean my face! Those terms are ok with you?
Nana: ... Fine! But you better not try anything funny! (What is he planning?) *To Lala* Big sis, can you leave us for a moment?
Lala: Ok! See you two later!
After Lala left, i start to wash my face quickly. Nana is known for her anger management problem. And if i know something about those people, is that they will calm down with only one way. When i finish cleaning my face, i open the door and face Nana.
Ionas: Here i am, Nana. You can begin.
Nana: *Raises An Eyebrow* What do you mean?
Ionas: You wanted to hit me, right? You know, for seeing your sister naked. As i see it, you will not be satisfied until you hit me at least once for this.
I open my arms wide open and bring my head to look upward, to show that i don't plan to defend myself at all.
Nana: ... So, you are not going to run away? You will just stand there and let me hit you?
Ionas: You ask because Rito usually runs for his life when something like that happens, right? Well, i know for sure that simply running will solve nothing in this case. Don't take this the wrong way, i'm not a masochist, but as a friend i can't just run away when a friend of mine has a problem. Even if the problem is me.
Also if i run, Nana will just hunt me down, so...
Ionas: Anyway, if hitting me will make you feel better somehow, then i have no problem with that.
Mostly because of my extra durability.
Nana: ...
Ionas: ...
Nana: ...
What with the awkward silence? As i tak a look, Nana that moment turns around.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* You're a really weird person, Ion.
Ionas: Hm?
Nana: *Blushing And Seemingly Upset * I-I guess i can let you off the hook for just this once. Just be careful from now on!
And just like that, she leaves and heads to the living room. Wow. To tell the truth i thought she was gonna hit me. Well, not that i have any problem with that, but it's kind of weird considering her character. And what she means by saying i'm weird?!
~Some Minutes Later~
I was in the living room, along with the others, with the exception of Mikan, Rito and even Momo, who were doing housework. We were watching this show they call "Magical Kyouko". It's kind of silly, but its comedy is still amusing to watch. After one last scene, the episode ends.
Ionas: Funny show. And to think that i had my doubts.
Lala: *Smile* I told you that you will like it.
Ionas: Anyway, now that the show ended, i think i will go out for a walk. Who knows, maybe i'll even find a good empty place to train if i'm lucky.
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Really now, Ion?
Ionas: What? I need to be ready in case those robots decide to attack again. You don't expect me to just sit down and do nothing, right?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Well, no, but don't you think you're overdoing it?
Ionas: Don't be silly. I mean, it's not like i'm doing heavy training. Also, as long as i am good in my health, i'll be just fine. I don't think you should worry that much about me.
Nana: *Blush* Wha-?! I don't worry about you! I-I just...
Ionas: If you don't worry, then that's good to know. I don't like it when i make others worry for me. *Smile* Thanks for letting me know that you're not worrying at all.
Nana: ... *Blushing And Looking The Other Way* W-Well, it's good to see that you get the idea.
What a liar she is. Well, i'm one too, but unlike me, she is bad at it. That's why i like teasing her when i have the chance!
Ionas: Now that that's over with, it's time for me to go.
I get up from the couch, go to the door, and open it.
Ionas: See you later guys!
Lala: Bye, Ion!
Nana: Bye.
After i farewelled them, i walk outside, close the door behind me, and then start walking about. Now the question is, "where in this town can i find a good empty place where i can train without getting interrupted by others?"
Nana: Wait!
I turn around and see Nana running toward me.
Ionas: What is it, Nana?
Nana: I forgot to tell you. We will go visit Mea's place at noon. Wanna come too?
Mea's place? What that reminds me?
Nana: Well?
Ionas: Oh,sure, i will come as well.
Nana: Good. *Seemingly Annoyed* Just make sure to not be late, or else we'll go without you. Not that i care.
Ionas: In that case i'll make sure to be back soon. *Smile* Thanks for telling me.
Nana: *Blushing And Turning Around* W-Whatever!
And like that, she runs back into the house.
Ionas: Tsundere as always. That's the main reason about why i like teasing her. *Amused Chuckle*
Anyway, after that i continue my little walk, searching for a place to train.
~One Hour Later~
Still nothing, and noon is coming soon. I better go back home for now. I wouldn't want to be late for our visit to Mea's house. I'll try to find a place to train another time. While i was going back, i hear muffled speeches behind a corner, that were leading into a dark alley. Curious of what is going in there, i walk in, while trying to be as stealthy as i can. While i walk in, i notice five figures in the darkness. As soon as i see them, i quickly hide behind a large trash can i find close by, hoping that it will help me remain unseen.
?: So, you're the one who called us here?
Wait, i think i've heard that voice before. I take a careful look at them, and notice that the four of them are those jerks me and Nana met on our walk that time. I remember punching one of them because they were bothering her. Not that she really needed my help that time. Heh, i imagine her kicking them in the nuts, before making them run away if she was given the chance to. Funny stuff. Anyway, what are they doing here? And who is the fifth one. I can't see him clearly due to the darkness in the area, but i can say he is a little shorter than them, and that he wears a hood which covers his face from the middle and up.
?1: *Annoyed* Speak, kid, we don't have all day!
?2 And ?3: Yeah!
The hooded Kid remains silent, having a mischievous grin on his half-covered face.
?4: *Knuckle Cracking* If you don't give us a good reason about why you told us to meet in a place like this, we will make sure to give you a good lesson for making us lose our time like this!
?2 And ?3: Yeah!
Hooded Kid: Eh? Oh sorry, i was thinking about something funny i saw earlier. Now, as for why i asked you to come here, let's just say that i might have a deal for you four, that i'm sure you will like a lot.
?1: Look, if you brought us here to sell drugs or something, we are not interested.
Hooded Kid: Then you're lucky, because that's not the deal i want to make with you.
?4: Then what is it?
Hooded Kid: How about i give you these beauties first?
The moment he said that, he takes out of his pockets with both his hands something that appears to be money in Yen, wrapped with a rubber band. That looks like a lot of paper money.
Hooded Kid: *Grin* One hundred thousand Yen. For you.
He hands them the money, and the four can't believe in their eyes as they take the wrapped money in their hands. It seems that seeing so many Yen must be quite a surprise for them. Not sure if i must be as well.
?1: *Real Surprised* O-O-One hundred thousand Yen?!
Hooded Kid: Like them? This is an advance payment, just for you. If you're willing to do a little job for me, i will give you something with even greater value next time.
The four of them look at the hooded kid with a surprised expression in their faces.
?1: *Sweat Drop* W-With even greater value you said?
Hooded Kid: Surely the best you can receive, pal. So, do we have a deal?
The four look at each other, having a really happy expression in their faces.
?1: *Smug Smile* Kid, we don't know what's your game, but we have a deal.
?2 And ?3: Yeah!
?4: Tell us what we need to do.
Hooded Kid: I don't need you to do anything special at the moment.
After he said that, he takes out of his pocket one piece of paper.
Hooded Kid: All i want from you for now is to follow the instructions on this paper, and meet me in the specified location in a few days. The paper will tell you where. When the time comes, i'll tell you what i want you to do. Are you ok with these simple terms?
?1: *Smile* Definitely!
?4: *Smile* How can we say no to a deal like this?
?2 And ?3: Yeah!
Hooded Kid: *Grin* Great.
The Hooded Kid gives them the paper with the instructions, which they happily take.
Hooded Kid: Well, that's all for now. You better get going. I have a call to make, and i would like some privacy, if you don't mind.
?1: Sure, no problem!
Hooded Kid: And remember, don't be late on our meeting. I don't like it when the people i hire are late.
?1: Don't worry, we'll be there. There is no way we are gonna miss such an opportunity.
And with that, the four left the alley from the other exit, leaving the hooded kid alone. I don't understand, where this kid found all that money, and for what reason he hired those idiots for?
Hooded Kid: The easiest deal i ever made... Now, for the call.
By saying that, he takes out of his pocket a cell phone, pushes some buttons, and puts it on his ear.
Hooded Kid: Hello! Yeah, it's me. Of course they agreed. Those fools will do the job perfectly for us. Of course they will! The plan will go just like we want, so no worries. The girl you ask? Well, let's just say that this is going to be quite a surprise for her. If you know what i mean. *Evil Chuckle*
I don't like the sound of that.
Hooded Kid: Anyway, i have to close now. I have to do one more thing before i'm done here. See you later, pal!
He ends his call, and puts his cell phone back in his pocket. I don't know what he was talking about, but i'm sure it's not something i want to see happening or hear it later on news. I'll need to make him give me answers, and make sure that nothing bad is going to happen to the person he just mentioned. I come out from my cover and walk closer to him.
Ionas: Hey, you!
He turns around and sees me. With all this darkness in the area, even if i'm closer to him now, i still can't really see him that clearly. Must be because of his black colored clothes or something.
Ionas: *Serious* What was all that?
Hooded Kid: Umm, if i say that it was nothing important, you will believe me?
Ionas: No.
Hooded Kid: Oh well.
The moment he said that, he takes fast out from one of his pockets something that looks like a small ball, which he immediately throws at the ground in front of me, with it blowing up and releasing a cloud of smoke in the area, preventing me from seeing anything at all. Obviously using it to escape.
Ionas: *Cough* Oh no you don't!
I bring my hands backward and then thrust them forward, using by that way the Force Push to clear away the smoke from the area, revealing the hooded kid who was running away and out of the alley.
Ionas: *Serious* Get back here!
I start running after him, trying to reach and stop him from getting away. While still running after him, the hooded kid throws down a trash can he finds in his way, and pushes it to roll on my way before starting to run again. Seeing the trash can coming, i make a leap forward, passing from above it, and continuing running after the kid, without losing my current speed. He will need to do something better than that to stop me. That moment, and before i realize it, something that appears to be a tennis ball rolls on my way, which i accidentally step on, making me lose my balance, and fall down with my front onto the ground.
Ionas: *Somewhat In Pain* Ow! What the-?
Hooded Kid: *From Afar While Running* You're too easy to trick! See you next time, you tall freak!
Ionas: ...
Ok, that's it, once i catch him, he will eat the bear's wood. {It's a Greek expression. He means that he will beat him up very badly.} I get up quickly, and run after him as fast as i can. No one insults me like that and gets away! While still running after him, i see him turning around a corner, which was leading into another alley, and of course, i followed him inside. Thankfully, he didn't have the chance to go farther, because of the dead end he finds on his way, which forces him to stop. Since there is no other way out, i decided to stop running after him and just walk on his way, ready to give him the beating of his life if he decides to not tell me what he was planning with those four jerks.
Ionas: This is it, kid, you have nowhere to run. But, if you tell me what i want to know, i'll forget what you called me back there, and let you leave as soon as i have my answers. What do you say to that?
Hooded Kid: *Cheeky* I say, later sucker!
The moment he said that, he jumps on the wall on his right, and then continues jumping from wall to wall until he reaches the top of one of the two buildings, climping on its rooftop by that way.
Ionas: *Surprised And Frustrated* Seriously now?!
I can't let him escape like that! I must do something to reach him and now! Wait, i have enhanced strength! Without losing more time, i put a lot of power in my legs, and then jump as high as i can, getting by that way above of the building like it was no big deal.
Ionas: *Notices* Eh?
While i was still in the air, i see the hooded kid holding a slingshot, aiming at me and ready to throw me a pie with it. Wait, a pie?
Ionas: Wha-?
Before i finish that sentence, he launches the pie at me with the slingshot, which hits me straight in the face, having as a result to end up falling back down in the alley again, making me hit my back hard onto the ground because of the long fall.
Ionas: *In Great Pain* Ouch...
If i was still a normal human, this fall would have killed me. Glad i have enhanced durability as well. But even so, that fall hurts like hell! I get up, wipe the pie off my face, and then jump at the rooftop again. When i land successfully at the top, i see that it was already too late. The kid was nowhere to be found. He escaped.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Darn!
That trickster was able to get away! I can't believe i got fooled so easily! Now i will never find out what exactly he was planning to do with those four jerks! I hope nothing bad will happen to the one they have as a target. Argh, this is so frustrating!
*Beep* *Beep*
Hearing my phone beeping, i take it out of my pocket to see what's up. I look at it and see it's the notification i wrote after Nana told me we will go visit Mea's place at noon, as to not miss it.
Ionas: It seems it is time to return.
Normally i would ignore it in order to try and find that little troublemaker. But considering i have no clue of his whereabouts, that's more likely to be a total waste of time. I'll say this, though.
Ionas: *Frustrated* Next time i see that kid in front of me, i'll punch first and ask questions later.
Without thinking about it, much, i jump off the building, land onto the ground below me, and walk on my way for home to meet up with the others.
Ionas: For some weird reason, that hooded kid reminds me of something i heard about not long ago. I wonder what it was. Oh well. It mustn't have been that important. I would remember it if it was, right?
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
H-B-R-12: *Annoyed* Oh come on! What do you mean that we can't attack now? We know their main location, and the places they usually go! Why you say we can't attack just yet?!
B-R-200: With all due respect sir, if we just attack with all our forces right now, this will have as a result to surely alarm the Earth's armies.
H-B-R-12: So? We can beat them up with not much trouble at all. Just like in the previous Earth.
B-R-200: That may be true, but we were able to do that mostly because we caught them in their sleep. So that means that if we do this "full invasion" of yours, as our next attack on this Earth, it will have as a result to lose lots of our soldiers because of humanity's prepared army. We can win again, but the casualties will be too many from our side.
H-B-R-12: Really? *Irritated* Argh, i hate it when i'm wrong.
B-R-200: Our best option right now, is to wait, and strike the right moment. And of course to learn about our targets while we wait.
H-B-R-12: *Sigh* I get it. *Bored* This weekend will be boring.
~Somewhere In The City~
I was still on the way for home, needing only some minutes before i reach the place. I hope the others didn't leave yet. I wouldn't want to let them go visit Mea's place without me. I don't trust Mea enough to just let my friends go alone in her place. Let's not forget for who she is working. I must be ready in case it is actually a trap. Why i had to make such a thought now?! If i could just remember the frigging episode...!
Ionas: *Sigh* I hate it when i forget things.
Mea: What did you forget?
Ionas: Well, it's about the...
After realizing that someone talked to me, i turn my head around as i walk and see Mea walking beside me. What is she doing here? And when did she-?
Mea: About "the" what?
Ionas: ... *Turns his head forward again* *Calm* It's a secret.
That moment she moves in front of me, walking backward as i walk normally.
Mea: *Smile* Come on~, Ion-Senpai, *Wink* you know that you can trust me.
Ionas: *Serious* First, no i can't.* *Irritated* Second, don't call me that.* And third, unless you can get inside my mind, i won't tell you.
Mea: Eeh, that's not fair, you know that i can't get inside your mind.
Ionas: I know. *Cheeky Wink* Pretty convenient, isn't it?
Mea: *Pouty Face*
Mea move again to my side, walking normally with me and kinda disappointed.
Ionas: Anyway, what are you doing here? I thought Nana said that WE are gonna visit you.
Mea: Hm? You don't know?
Ionas: Know what?
Mea: Nana doesn't know where i live, so i told her i will come by your home to show the way.
Ok, that's understandable.
Mea: What about you?
Ionas: Me? I was just out for a walk. Nothing special.
Mea: That's all?
Ionas: That's all.
Better not tell her about what happened on my walk, else she might tell the others. For now, i want to keep this a secret, just to be sure that i will not worry anyone because of the unknown situation. Until i know more, i will tell nothing about it.
Mea: *Smile* Hey, since we both go on the same way, wanna go together?
Ionas: Considering you're to escort us to your place, it's not like there is a choice to be made about it. Just don't get any weird ideas. Remember, i'm not Rito.
Mea: I know! *Seductive* That's what makes it more interesting.
Ionas: *Sigh*
I just hope she will not do anything inappropriate while we walk there. It's enough that i agreed to go visit the place of this weirdo. And with that, we began walking on the way for Rito's house together, unfortunately. I don't know why, but when this one is close to me, i get really irritated even when there is no reason to. I'm not sure if it's because of her character, or because of something else. Whatever the reason is, it's annoying!
Mea: Hey, Ion-Senpai, why you look so frustrated today?
Ionas: Hm?
Mea: Anything bad happened?
Ionas: Oh, no, nothing THAT bad. I just had a bad morning. Kremant decided to prank me while i was still in my futon.
Mea: Oh, you mean the one who brought you here?
Ionas: Yes. *Frustrated* That guy is just impossible! When i think that he can't become more annoying, he proves me wrong!
Mea: Is he really that annoying?
Ionas: Believe me, you have no idea. And the fact that he is a ghost, makes it impossible for me to make him stop his nonsense.
Mea: *Somewhat Surprised* Wait, he is a ghost you said?
Ionas: Oh, right, you weren't there when his ghost friends appeared. According to them, they and Kremant, along with who knows how many others like them, are supposed to be some kind of cursed ghosts, able to do lots more things than a regular ghost. Like object materialization, and even travel through the multiverse as i understand from what i heard.
Mea: *Amazed* Wow, that sounds cool! What else did they tell you?
Ionas: Let's see... They also said they reside in a place they call Shadow Zone. A dimension filled with total darkness.
Mea: Shadow Zone? If it is filled with total darkness, shouldn't it be instead called Darkness Zone?
Ionas: You say that like i have any idea how the phantasmic heads of those ghosts work.
Mea: What else?
Ionas: If i remember correctly, Kremant said that every world for them is like a TV show.
Mea: A TV show?
Ionas: Yes. They like watching every single thing on a planet, just to find the entertainment they are searching for. And right now, WE are the show they watch.
Mea: You mean now that we are talking, they watch us?
Ionas: That's what i said. We can't see them, but they can. I wouldn't be surprised if they use something like an actual TV to watch us.
~Meanwhile In The Shadow Zone~
The scene shows Kremant and some other Reshaped watching the whole thing through an actually TV.
Kremant: *Looks At The Supposed Camera* *Grin* It's true. Funny, aren't we?
~Immediately Back To Ion And Mea~
Ionas: Seriously, those people are just too random when it comes to their powers. I mean, they even have cell phones, which they don't even really need! Also, for some reason they really like to party.
Mea: *Smile* I see. Those ghost people sound like fun!
Of course she would say that. While we were walking, i notice that we have finally reached Rito's house.
Ionas: Oh, we are here.
We go close to the door, and i start to knock it. After a few secs, someone answers.
Nana: *From Inside* Who is it?
Ionas: It's me.
Nana: *From Inside* *Annoyed* It was about time you came back, Ion!
Nana opens the door and looks at me.
Nana: *Annoyed* What if Mea was here before y-
Nana stops as soon as she notices Mea behind me.
Ionas: Guess who i found on the way.
Mea: *Waves Her Hand* Hi, Nana-Chan!
Nana: *Sweat Drop* Oh, h-hi, Mea. Sorry for not noticing you earlier.
Ionas: I was in the way, so it's understandable.
Mea: You're so tall and big that i can easily hide behind you.
By saying that, she sticks herself onto my back, and uses my tall and large frame as a hiding place.
Mea: *Playful* See?
Ionas: *Annoyed* Hey, back off, i'm not your hideout!
After i say that as i push her back with my elbow, making her let my back alone.
Mea: *Pouty Face* Geez, no need to be like that, Senpai, i'm just playing around.
Ionas: *Annoyed* When it comes to my height, don't even think about it! Thank you, *Crosses Arms* but no thank you!
Seriously, i've had enough of people who always make fun of my height in my old world, i don't want and on this one too! Nana seems troubled at the moment with all that, not sure how she should react.
Mea: I don't quite understand, but anyway. *To Nana* Nana, are the others coming along?
Nana: Eh? Oh yeah, they are. Well, some of them at least. Big sis, Mikan, and Celine will stay home for the noon.
Mea: Really? Oh well, at least you and the rest will come.
Nana: *Smile* Yeah.
Ionas: So, that means that it's gonna be me, Mea, Momo, Nana, and Rito?
Yami: And me.
Ionas: Oh yeah, and Yami too. *Realization* Wait, Yami?
I turn around as soon as i hear Yami, and notice her behind me.
Nana: Oh right, i forgot to tell you.*Smile* I invited Yami to come along.
Yami: Don't mind me.
I don't know what is more strange, the fact that she got behind me before i even notice, or that she will come to Mea's place with us as well. I'm such an idiot, it's obviously the second one.
Ionas: Anyway, are we ready?
Nana: I'll go bring the other two and meet you all down in a moment.
Nana went inside the house to bring the others, letting me, Mea, and Yami to wait outside. I really wonder what we are gonna see in our visit. I put a little thought in it, and i don't think our visit is really gonna be trap. I mean, i remember that Mea and Nana were still friends in the following episodes, so i don't believe she will do anything to harm us. For now.
~In An Unknown, Underground Facility~
While the others were going to visit Mea's place, in the insectbot's base the Sergeant was showing the info they have gathered about Ion and the others on the big screen, to inform his Lieutenant about what they face.
B-R-200: And that's all we know about those people so far. Any questions, sir?
H-B-R-12:Zzz...
B-R-200 notices that moment H-B-R-12, sleeping on the floor.
B-R-200: *Disbelief* ...* *Serious* Sir!
H-B-R-12: - Waking Up* Ah- Wha- I'm awake!
He says as he gets up.
B-R-200: *Annoyed* Seriously now, sir? Sleeping while i give you information about our targets and enemies?
H-B-R-12: *Bored* Hey, it's not my fault if your "lectures" are boring.
B-R-200: *Serious* I am only trying to inform you about what we face! Those are not like the humans we fought on that other planet we conquered months ago. They have superhuman physiology, and powers that we've seen only in our dreams! Do you even understand how dangerous they are?
H-B-R-12: *Looking Forward To It* What i understand is that that is going to be a really good fight which i'm going to enjoy a lot.
B-R-200: ... *Sigh* I really cannot understand the way you're thinking, Lieutenant.
H-B-R-12: It's not really that hard, B. What i will need to do is just go beat the scrap out of them, and then come back for the cheers. I might even get a promotion if i do it real good. Also, don't forget, *Flexing* i'm the strongest of my kind!* Those puny little things will never be able to beat me. Superhuman or not.
B-R-200: *Sarcastic* If you say so, sir.* But in any case, we still have to wait for the right moment. Also, there are a few more things i must inform you about. And yes, this will take a while.
H-B-R-12: *Frustrated* Damn it!
~Somewhere In The City~
We have reached our destination. Mea has led us in front of a big hotel, where she says her apartment is.
Nana: *Somewhat Amazed* OHH~! This is where your apartment is, Mea?!
For some reason Nana was pretty amazed about it. I don't quite understand the reason. I mean, it's just your usual hotel.
Momo: *Smile* I'm sorry to disturb you on a weekend, but it's just that Nana really wanted to visit.
Nana: Wha- *Annoyed* You wanted to visit too!
Mea: *Smile* It's fine. I'm free on weekends anyway. There is nothing at all in my place, though.
That rings a bell, but i still can't remember the today's episode. Hmm, maybe i should stop thinking about it and just enjoy the visit like a normal person. Now that sounds like a plan. Anyway, we start walking upstairs inside the hotel, reaching eventually Mea's apartment. She opens the door and lead us inside, where we see... Well... Not really that much.
Mea: *Smile* Here we are! Welcome to my house!
With the exception of a laptop, a few sweets, and what appears to be a couch's little pillow on the floor, there was nothing else in the apartment. At least i'm not the only who seems surprised by that. Oh, wait! The hotel, this empty room... I now remember the episode! Ok, now i'm sure that this is not a trap. It's kind of a relief. But still, the whole view is just sad.
Nana:*Sweat Drop* There really is nothing here.
Mea: *Smile* Yep, just like i said.
Rito: Do you live here alone?
Mea: Yes, that's right.
That moment Yami approached Mea, taking out of her bag something that looks like a lollipop.
Yami: A present for you, Kurosaki Mea.
Mea: *Smile* Aha! Thank you!
Mea takes the lollipop in her hand and looks at Yami happily. Without saying anything else, and being stoic as always, Yami just walks away in the closest window. Pretty poor gift if you ask me, but let's not forget how much those two like sweets. Seriously, why they like sweets that much to begin with?
Rito: It's inconvenient living alone, isn't it?
Momo: *To Mea* What do you do for meals?
Mea: There is a convenient store nearby, so i can buy snacks whenever i want. I've lived alone for a long time so i'm used to it.
I wouldn't be able to live like that. I don't even want to imagine a life like that! Oh no, i've just imagined it. Take it out of my head!
Mea: Can i get you something to drink? I only have paper cups, so i hope you're fine with that.
Momo: *Sweat Drop* Ah. Let me help you.
Momo went with Mea at the kitchen to help her with the said drinks. I feel awful for Mea after seeing this place. I know she is supposed to be a "weapon", but Nemesis could at least help her decorate the place! Speaking of Nemesis, i wonder how exactly she looks in person. Back on my world i never had the chance to see how she looks in the anime. Mostly because the second season of To Love-Ru Darkness needed a few months before its release date. Now that i think about it, i should have taken a look in the manga for that when i had the chance. Now, it's too late. Oh well, it's not like i will not get to see her eventually. I mean, let's not forget where i am. Me and the others are going to meet her sooner or later. And when that time comes, i hope she will not give us a hard time.
Ionas: ...
Who am i kidding, of course she will. For one more time, let's not forget where i am.
~After The Weekend~At School~
Darn it, the weekend passed quickly! At least nothing bad occurred, so i had some rest for a change. Anyway, when we had our free period during school, Rito, and Momo wanted me to come with them to meet miss Mikado and Oshizu, to talk about our last visit at Mea's. But because i remembered the episode, that debate was going to be pretty much pointless for me. So i decided to tell them that i had something important to do, and that i don't have the time for that at the moment. And like that, i avoided the pointless debate, and went at the rooftop for my usual training. Hey! That's important too considering what i face! I cannot be called liar for that, right?
Kremant: Right.
Ionas: Thanks for understandin- *Realizes* Wait a minute.
I turn around, and see Kremant standing behind me. Seriously, i've got so used to these sudden, out of nowhere appearances of his, that i'm starting to see them as normal. It's kinda weird.
Kremant: Hi.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Cut the "hi" and just tell me why you're here this time.
Kremant: Still angry about the cockroach prank?
Ionas: *Upset* Yes!
Kremant: Oh come on, *Grin* it's not my fault if your reactions are amusing! Here, to show you how much i care, i took a picture of you, from the time of your glorious dance.
While saying that, he takes out from one of his sleeves a photo, where i appear to jump around, trying to get the cockroaches off my pajamas.
Kremant: *Big Grin* They really loved that moment back in the Zone!
Ionas: ... *Irritated* If you were not dead already, i would have killed you for making me look like a fool.
The photo vanishes from his hand.
Kremant: I know that you don't mean that the literal way. You don't even like the thought of killing someone.
Ionas: Let me guess, you've read my mind to learn that?
Kremant: I think it's obvious. But i must say that for someone who doesn't like killing, you seem to kill a lot of those Insectbots.
Ionas: They are robots, they don't count. And no, the fact that they need certain organs to work doesn't count either. Now... Why you're here again?
Kremant: Nothing special. Just to ask you a question. Why are you afraid so much to tell to the others about your "To Love-Ru Knowledge Fact"?
Ionas: Because if i do that, they will see me in an entirely different way.
Kremant: What do you mean?
Ionas: Knowing the fact that i was technically "watching their lives" through the anime, they will understand that i was also watching ALL of their embarrassing AND really embarrassing moments as well. Along with some of their thoughts and secrets.
Kremant: And? I read minds all the time, and i don't have any problem that some people know that.
Ionas: *Annoyed* Because unlike you, i care what others think about me!* If they learn the truth, not only they will get angry with me for not telling them from the start, but they will also see me and as some kind of voyeur considering what i saw through the series!
Kremant: Why? You're not?
Ionas: *Serious* Of course not! I was just watching the anime because of the comedy. Nothing more!
Kremant: *Big Grin* Are you REALLY sure about that?
Ionas: I'm saying-! *Realizes* Wait just a darn second! I don't need to explain myself to you. You can read minds. You already know that i'm saying the truth.
Kremant: *Grin* And here i thought that you totally forgot about it. Good to see you're not as stupid as some people around.
*Loud Noises From Below*
Ionas: What heck is all that noise?
I run close to the ledge of the rooftop, and look at the place where i heard the noises. What i see is Momo carrying Rito in her arms, trying to get him away from Yami's dangerous blade rampage.
Kremant: *To Ion* *Grin* Speak of the donkey, like WE say. {Yes, Greeks say it that way.}
Ionas: I remember that scene. And if i remember correctly, it's Oshizu who caused that.
Kremant: And all because of a little dog that happened to approach her.
Ionas: I never understood why that girl was so afraid of the dogs to begin with. Do you happen to know?
Kremant: Nope.
Ionas: *Raises An Eyebrow* What do you mean "Nope"? You read minds all the time, right? You must already know what she has in HER mind!
Kremant: Yeah, here's the thing. I can't read the mind of someone who is not really a living being.
Ionas: Excuse me?
Kremant: Strange isn't it? And not even the fact that she is in an artificial body counts! *Somewhat Annoyed* A little frustrating if you ask me.
Ionas: So, that means you can't read the mind of another ghost?
Kremant: Yes. And that's the reason why i don't know anything about her past. *Shrugs* Oh well. It doesn't really matter. *Grin* As long as i have my entertainment, i don't really care if i can't read a mind or two. Well, that was all for now. Have a nice day, dude!
And just like that, he disappeared. Quite interesting to hear that even Kremant has limitations. It makes me wonder what else he CAN'T do. Anyway, back to the training.
~A Few Minutes Later~
Just a few more minutes of training and i can rest.
Nana: Hey, Ion!
Ionas: Hm?
I turn around, and see Nana coming on my way.
Ionas: Hey, Nana. What brings you up here?
Nana: I came to ask you if you can help me with something.
Ionas: With what?
Nana: Remember when we visited Mea's house?
Ionas: Yes?
Nana: Well... *Feels Bad* I kinda felt bad after seeing it so empty, so i decided to help her with that by bringing stuff to decorate it.
Ionas: *Smile* Aww, that's so very nice of you~!
Nana: *Blush And Seemingly Annoyed* Sh-Shut up! Anyway, i wanted to ask you if you can help me carry the furniture in her apartment after school.The things we are going to take are lots, so i'll need some extra hands if i want to finish soon. So, will you help me?
Ionas: Sure things! After all, we can't let the poor girl live in an empty apartment like that.
After seeing how empty her place was, i just can't stand the thought of her actually living in there! It is just too sad to ignore it and do nothing about it.
Nana: Really? *Smile* Thanks, Ion! With you and Haruna, i'm sure that we will finish the job without much trouble.
Oh, so she asked Haruna for help as well, huh? Not sure if she is going to be much of help, but i believe she can carry a thing or two.
*Bell Sound*
Ionas: We better get back in our classes.
Nana: Right.
And with that, me and Nana left the rooftop, and went to our classes. I feel good that i'm going to help do something about that awfully empty apartment Mea has. But i wonder, how many things we will need to carry.
~After School~Out Of The Hotel~
Ionas: *Surprised* Wow, these are lots!
In front of us were who knows how many things outside of the hotel Mea stays! We are talking about a LOT of furniture!
Nana: I told you they were gonna be lots of these.
Ionas: I know, but i'm still surprised.
Haruna: Are you sure we are going to finish before Mea returns, Nana-Chan?
Nana: *Smile* Don't worry, we have much of time. Now let's start!
And like that, we start carrying the furniture little by little up into Mea's apartment.
~Some Time Later~
It took us some time due to the large amount, but we were able to bring all the things inside the apartment, and decorate it without any problem.
Ionas: *Dusts Off His Hands* And with that, we are done.* Now THIS is what i call a house.
Nana: *Smile* It's good, isn't it?
Haruna: I'm sure Kurosaki-San is going to love this!
Ionas: Now we only need to wait for her. When is she gonna return?
Nana: She will be back in a few minutes.
At least we will not have to wait for long.
~A Few Minutes Later~
Mea: Big Smile* Aah! This is my apartment?!
Strangely, i expected a happy reaction like that.
Nana: *Smile* It has a good feel, doesn't it? Haruna picked out the furniture and i decorated it. And Ion was a big help at carrying!
Enhanced strength. Need to say more?
Mea: *Smile* Wonderful!
Haruna: An apartment feels better when it's bright.
Nana: It's meant to cheer you up.
Mea: But didn't all this cost a lot?
Nana: *Sweat Drop* *Awkward Smile* I-It's fine! Don't worry! After all i'm a princess, you know.
Just by looking at how she reacted to the question, i can tell that it surely cost her a lot. Either way, it's still nice of her that she did all this for her friend.
Mea: Thank you, Nana-Chan. Haruna-Senpai. Ion-Senpai.
If she could just stop calling me that! Oh well, at least she appreciated our good work. That's enough for me.
~In The Shadow Zone~
Kremant was watching along with his friends the whole thing via a TV. The Reshaped seemed to like it.
Yellow Reshaped: Nice episode! Congrats, dude!
Kremant: *Somewhat Bored* It wasn't really that good. Only a few parts of it were entertaining.
Yellow Reshaped: Ok, but we can still say that it was a nice episode, right?
Kremant: *Grin* Definitely. But, if you think THAT was good, wait till you see what happens in the next one!
Yellow Reshaped: What is going to happen?!
Kremant: Let's just say that someone is going to get angry at a whole new level. *Evil Laugh*
Ionas: Helping others has a really good feeling.
Kremant: Maybe, but only because you care so much about your little friend Nana. Or maybe you happen to like Mea too now?
Ionas: What?! You know that i don't like her that way!
Kremant: I didn't say anything about in what way you like her. Ooh! So that means you like her THAT way too, huh?
Ionas: Wha- Of course not! I just thought you meant-!
Kremant: Next time on To love-Ru: The Beast Within.
Ionas: Will you listen to me?!