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Episode 16 - Meeting the Bat (2)


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Multiverse: TS 1965 Multiverse

Universe: ZKC Universe-12


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The Batman 2004 - Intro & Outro Remastered


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Theme of the Week #17 - Captain America's Theme (from Winter Soldier)


After each introductions were carried out in summary form by those who were present at the debriefing room that was almost the size of a gymnasium, there was something that made the three young women: Misaki Shokuhou, Seria Kumokawa, and Ayu Mitsuari realize something important.

Touma Kamijou has one intimidating teacher.

He was called Batman, and that is what they all knew for now based on his introduction in a simple professional manner and tone. In fact, during the introductions, they couldn't even get a clear psychological analysis on him even if they as much as tried. It was almost as if Batman were expecting the fact that he would get analyzed by them.

Then there seems to be a commanding aura that was present in this person. The brooding demeanor checks out. The grim seriousness of a military general would set in. And now the young girls would tend to wonder about the young man who was standing just a few meters to the front wall, leaning alongside Tabigake Misaka and the other two agents: Agent Shiage Hamazura and Agent Jiang Haoyi.

Touma Kamijou had said to them that he had a very good teacher. Judging by the fact that Kamijou had called Batman "sensei" and the behavior that was present on the former when conversing with the latter, they would take an educated guess that he had learned many types of martial arts and close quarters combat from this individual who was dress like a bat. And based on how Kamijou had handled the Skill-Out delinquents that were harassing Mitsuari a few hours ago before this, they could only imagine that his sensei would be much harder to beat in terms of physical combat. And based on their assessments, they would concur that this was not just limited in terms of physical combat.

For Batman seems like the type of individual who would be considered as the epitome of hard work and effort, the full achievement of what a normal person without powers could accomplish, based only in terms of intellect and skill.

For these three young women who excelled in the mental prospects of the human mind, they could only come to one single conclusion.

They must never underestimate this person.

After focusing at Batman, they would notice one other individual who goes by the name of Robin.

Unlike Batman, Robin was much more easy to approach as a person and based on his physical appearance seem to be in the same physical age or similar age to Kamijou. And judging by the fact he and Kamijou were quite familiar with one another, with their casual conversations and simple but meaningful smiles, they would concur that this goes beyond simple friendship and that of brothers-in-arms.

A picture of the past was provided for them to analyze and think deeply, for there could be something that they could gleam from it and would allow them to try to understand the enigma that was Touma Kamijou.

The three young women would see Touma Kamijou thorougly discussing his report to Batman in a simple but concise manner, not beating around the bushes and was sporting an expression that denotes discipline that made the three young women be reminded of military cadets that were trained at their respective military academy.

Kamijou was discussing about A.I.M.'s particular involvement in the incident surrounding the Wyvern, the 10-13m tall dragon that tried to burn them and Kamijou alive not too long ago. They would also take note of the term "Clone Dolly" and "Exterior" that were also connected with A.I.M., much to their complete interest, especially in the case of Shokuhou who could only slightly clench her fists in a subtle sense of hatred and righteous anger based on her personal experiences connected with such terms. For Mitsuari, she was more or less having the same feeling as Shokuhou due to her connection with Clone Dolly, as she was concentrated on the report that was being given by Kamijou.

The three young women could only narrow their eyes as they could only recall this Dark Side Organization with trepidation.

Advanced Idea Mechanics (A.I.M.). Their inventions and ideals had more influence upon the city of science than anyone could ever realize. They held many influential positions of power throughout the city and is considered heavily for their advance weapons and technology that they would sell to the highest bidder in order to acquire more funding for their research.

In Kumokawa's case, she could only look back at all of the files that were reported regarding A.I.M. which were tasked for her to read by one of the Board of Directors that she would serve under the role of a secretary and advisor.

A.I.M.'s projects are considered quite useful, likened to that of an art that was crafted to perfection when progressing and contributing into the science and technology of Academy City, especially in the case of esper development and research, having influences and connections that are considered strictly confidential. She would note that these projects would start at least 50 to 75 years ago when Academy City was just being established. The Board Chairman himself appeared to have incorporated them and made them a part of his city as rumor has it that he had found a great use for them. And that was something that really had Kumokawa raised an eyebrow of concern.

The organization itself was quite mysterious. Their early history was a blank slate to say the least. The only things that they could truly take note of was the fact that they are confirmed to have existed since the Second World War and that was it as far as they were concerned. That was quite suspicious of an organization that has a subtle influence on the development of Academy City. All official records regarding them would seem to just went up and vanish without a single trace except for those that they would allow people to see.

Just what exactly was the true face behind A.I.M.?

And that sort of question would eventually have to be asked in this very room.

"And that's pretty much it so far, sensei," Kamijou said, finishing his official report which was heard by everyone who was watching, sporting expressions that range from interest to concern to a subtle righteous anger.

"I see," Batman simply said, nodding in acceptance. He turned towards Councilwoman Amanda Waller who was sporting a professional expression. "Waller, I believe that it is time to show Shokuhou-san, Mitsuari-san, and Kumokawa-san on what we currently know regarding A.I.M."

"?," the aforementioned three young women would sport attentive expressions on their faces, being mentioned by name.

"And that would be one of the reasons as to why this meeting is currently being held today, Batman," Councilwoman Waller would begin to grab a remote from her pocket, pressing a button which would show something from the holographic projection screens that were floating mid-air, joining together to form one giant screen that would show the acronyms "A.I.M." which sets the mood of the meeting. Then she turned to the the aforementioned three: "I believe that it is time that you three: Ms. Shokuhou, Ms. Kumokawa, and Ms. Mitsuari are to be truly informed regarding the ones who have designated you three as Targets of Interests (TOIs). For instance..."

And at that moment, what seem to appear was black and white pictures that would show what appeared to be the same A.I.M. beekeepers who were working on advance technology and equipment as part of conducting secret operations. From what the three young women could tell from the holographic projection screen, it appeared to be related to the theaters of the Second World War based on the familiar trenches and battlefields that were quite common during those days.

If one were to look at this, it would almost seem like a historcial documentary. But there was something off it due to many factors involved. Such as the surprising fact that they, along with the four ITEM members who were watching alongside them, would see advance fighter craft that were hovering across the skies of World War II, shooting down Allied war planes with ease, firing what appeared to be blue energy blasts. A stark contrast to what one would usually find when it came to World War II. For last they all recalled, A.I.M. wasn't this directly involved in the war.

But they would notice something as well. The three young women would also see what appeared to be a tall man wearing a field uniform red, white, and blue; made of Kevlar, Nomex, and light weight titanium. Also made of a carbon polymer water and flame resistant jacket, a pair of custom fitted blue-dyed paratrooper trousers, a bulletproof helmet with a wings motif and an "A" that was found in the center, rigged combat gloves for extra grip, a utility belt and two handgun holsters.

And they, along with the four ITEM girls, would sport expressions of awe as they saw this man using what appeared to be disc-shaped object with a five-pointed star design in its center, within blue, red, and white concentric circles as a shield, using it in a way that was reminscent of Touma Kamijou, if not more so as he would perform seemingly impossible feats with the shield and knocking out many types of soliders.

Some of the soldiers were recognized immeditately to be from A.I.M.. Other soldiers were recognized to be associated with Nazis Germany. And there were other types of soldiers that belonged to neither. Some of these soldiers that this man with the iconic shield was engaging just so happen to not be human and were quite alien to look at based on their physical appearance alone and were firing something from their hands, arms, and shoulders which produced blue colored energy beams that would vaporize any Allied soldier upon contact.

There was something that was not quite right based on what they were seeing. It was likened to that of an anachronism due to seeing advance technology and equipment, and the battles that were waged through it being not what the history books would show or follow, almost likened to that of science fiction film of black and white colors.

"...Wh-What the hell...," Frenda Seivelun would sport bewildered and shocked expressions as she saw the devastation of World War II that was quite nothing like the actual World War II of their world.

"What you are all seeing is World War II... Or at least that's what it was on several different Earths," Councilwoman Waller set the tone for the explanation, with the scenes of the projection screen showing said explanation. "The source of this particular interdimensional conflict that would contaminate and leak through the various histories of several differnt Earths was centered majorly on an Earth that is officially designated as Earth-616, an Earth located in the MV Multiverse."

The screen would eventually show the same man who was yet to undergo a certain process that would make him into the man that they saw on the holographic screen. Eventually they would see the process come to fruition as they would see the man specially constructed medical chamber, becoming much different in physical appearances wise.

"Wow, this guy's super buff," Kinuhata said, sporting a blushing expression. The same could be said for many of the young women who couldn't help but admire the body builder-like figure of the man who was the same as the one who fought against the enemy and assisted the Allied soldiers.

"On this particular Earth, a man by the name of Steve Rogers, also known as Captain America, a noble man that was diagnosed with many physical insufficiencies and illnesses, had taken what was known as the Super Soldier Serum, a chemical solution created by Dr. Abraham Erskine, formulated to enhance the human body and mind, and was intended to be utilized by the United States Armed Forces during World War II in order to transform Allied soldiers into super soldiers. However, none could make the count as Steve Rogers was the only one who is the deemed the most successful," Councilwoman Waller explained.

And with each explanation expands scenes of black and white where Captain America would do battle against forces that were considered as the worst of humanity and many other threats that they could not conceive nor relate to when talking about World War II.

"When it concerns this particular conflict, the Foundation had designated this conflict as the Second World Wars which was fought over dozens of Earths and other worlds that were also in their World War II period days or some similar eras. Nazis Germany and the Axis Powers in general wasn't the only enemy that Captain America would have to fight in the darkest of days. Many organizations and extradimensional races had wanted Earth-616 at the time precisely because of it's value in the temporal sphere. So many changes happen in that particular era that would be predicted to influence the wider multiverse as a whole, therefore it was deemed to be quite the decisive moment in human history wherein several invasions are to be planned out in order to take control of this particular Earth which was the source of all of this conflict. A.I.M. was but one example that you would all see from the projection screen that were fought by Captain America. And this organization was created to develop advanced technological weaponry for the war itself. But the organization where A.I.M. originated from is something that none of you would ever have heard of...," Councilwoman Waller explained, sporting a grim expression.

Then there appeared to be a symbol. It was a perfect symmetric, closed shape circle. There was a skull from the top, and from the bottom, there appeared to be multiple tentacles that were spread out in a curve-like fashion.

"The organization itself is called HYDRA, an organization that originated on Earth-616, having influenced it's history for one reason or another which had dated back since the pre-human era. Few official records existed of the organization's birth, but stories persist of a species of cold-blooded alien reptiles that came to our planet in the time before mankind's assent and planted the seed that flourished into the evil empire that it now was in World War II and what it now is today, having survived to the present time. And these cold-blooded alien reptiles are confirmed by our records to be associated with our ancient enemy...," Councilwoman Waller explained.

Then there appeared to be a symbol of what appeared to be the Eye of Providence, with the words "Novus ordo seclorum" that were located just down the eye.

"The Committee of 300. An inter-multiversal organization that is as old as our organization, the SCP Foundation, and the one that we ultimately opposed in all of it's many branches. This organization has already managed to set shop on your world through it's many branches such as the familiar Dark Side Organization A.I.M. in order to establish one common objective. A New World Order. By any means necessary," Councilwoman Waller explained.

And then, someone of importance would be projected from the screen. And it was someone that had Shokuhou and Kumokawa sported shocked expressions, recognizing this person. The same was more or less present among the ITEM girls and Mitsuari as they took note of the name that was being shown alongside the physical appearance. The members of SCHOOL who were watching this couldn't help but grimace as well.

A man of advanced age. His height is quite average, though he seems to have a hunch. Wearing the simple lab coat of a scientist. His most notable feature is that he often has his eyes closed, as well as a birthmark that can be found on his right temple.

"This man that you now see on the projection screen is someone that you are all quite familiar with, considered to be one of the most dangerous humans on your world. A man that has no qualms in killing people for the success of his research, and if possible, even himself in order to get practical results. You would know who this man is judging by the reactions that I now see from my eyes," Councilwoman Waller explained, her expression turning even more grim.

"Y-Yes," Shokuhou said ominously, sporting what was perhaps an expression of hatred at the smiling figure that was considered to be a dread to her and to many others.

"Kihara Gensei," Kumokawa spoke with a grim tone, with eyes narrowed at Gensei's image. "A famous and influential scientist who is quite famous in different circles. His expertise is in the line of neuroscience, where he conducts experiments to improve the potential of the human mind, though in more sinister ways than most scientists."

"What the hell is a Kihara like him got to do with A.I.M. besides the obvious part about some kind of rumor involving him and A.I.M. usually being in cahoots with regards to their science experiments?," Mugino asked, sporting a narrowed expression at Gensei's image.

"Because Kihara Gensei, believe it or not Ms. Mugino, is actually a part of the Committee of 300 and is known under their ranks as a general," Councilwoman Waller said, dropping the bombshell.

"What?!," most of the ITEM girls would exclaim in shock, already knowing about the Committee of 300 from past debriefings.

Shokuhou, Kumokawa, and Mitsuari would sport narrowed expressions. The same was more or less present with the members of SCHOOL.

"And as it currently stands, Kihara Gensei just so happen to be marked as one of the most wanted men in the Multiverse due to being connected to many countless unethical projects. Charged with crimes of human and alien trafficking, illegal experimentations, torture, and many other crimes against humanity and other races that would get you sent to the conceptual execution chair by the end of it. And he is someone that had long since evaded capture time and time again, planning a few steps ahead accordingly," Councilwoman Waller explained.

"And based on my current investigations on Gensei, it would appear that he is specifically targetting the three of you due to your vital importance in the timeline as is predicted upon by the precognitive departments," Batman explained.

Kumokawa would raise her right hand which was noted by Batman.

"Yes, Kumokawa-san?," Batman asked, noting Kumokawa.

"Batman-sensei, with regards to the term "timeline", how does it relate to us specifically and to my kouhai, Kamijou Touma?," Kumokawa asked, sporting an expression of concern and could make a few educated guesses, some of which might as well stepped into the realm of science fiction.

"The timeline would refer to the time table of your reality as a whole, Kumokawa-san. To put it simply, there are certain individuals, deem important enough to do something with regards to history, playing a role as it were in order for the cycle to keep turning as it should. You three are one of many of such individuals, and Kamijou Touma would serve and act as a sort of linchpin to the timeline. And as I assume that you three are aware by now, you three are connected to Kamijou Touma in ways that you may not realize," Batman explained.

"That's true," the Tokiwadai Dorm Supervisor said in confirmation, continuing on from where Batman had left off, standing just nearby Shokuhou's position. "One of the Foundation's roles with regards to the Multiverse concerns the fact that we try to preserve history as much as we can while at the same time help to protect everyone else. If something were to happen to you three specifically, unpredictable patterns are predicted to happen which would in turn endanger the reality that you currently live in. Consequences would be but not limited to temporal shockwaves in the form of seeming earthquakes, time seeming to be unbalanced as alternate timelines might form that could possibly form a probable danger to other universes, forces and horrors from beyond would be drawn to the mess, and other things that would relate to the delicate nature of time."

"And such scenarios would usually fall under a K-Class, deeming it vital for us on our part to keep history from not falling into pieces as it were," Councilwoman Waller explained, glancing towards Touma Kamijou who was listening in with a serious and attentive expression. "It would explain as to why we simply could not just share too much information to Mr. Kamijou. Until the arrival of next year, by the month of July, the history of your world can still be threatened in a way that would get unwanted attention, to which is why limited information about the future is a recommended step."

"And besides that, looking into one's personal future has always been one bad idea. Better for the person to stumble upon it naturally than to see it through one's eyes. Think of it like the esper ability of precognition in a way. If one were to see the future, it would sometimes have that future fixed and irreverisble. Another would be the overeliance of future information that would make one lose sight of the present, and so many people would end up on the far end of that trap to the point of no return," Kamijou explained grimly.

"Speaking of that, kouhai, you sound as if there was a lot more to it than just looking into the future," Kumokawa said, sporting a concerned expression.

"Ever heard about the subject of time travel, Kumokawa-senpai? Because that is exactly how it relates to the subject of the future," Kamijou explained.

"Time travel?," Shokuhou sported a surprised expression.

Time travel was a subject that was still at the realm of science fiction as far as Shokuhou was concerned. But cosnidering the fact that the multiverse just so happen to be real, then such assessment needed to be reevaluated.

"Correct," Batman confirmed with a nod. "This is one of the main reasons as to why the Foundation as a whole, including myself and a few others, couldn't tell Touma or anyone else about any kind of information regarding the future. And in relation to that, I would have to concur with Touma on the matter regarding the fact that being aware of one's own personal future in an exact manner is usually not recommended. I should know that better than anyone," Batman spoke grimly.

The way that Batman would say that in a tone that sounded quite grim was something that was noted by Shokuhou, Kumokawa, and Mitsuari. They would guess that there must be a history behind such a tone, and it seem to be pointed to a certain tragedy that would perhaps further enlighten something regarding the past of the spiky-haired boy that they were now clearly seeing was sporting a grim expression, followed by Robin, Agent Shiage Hamazura, and Agent Haoyi, then followed by Councilwoman Waller and Tabikage Misaka. The members of Domino Squad and the MTF soldier's postures would also denote a certain level of seriousness that was noticed by the three in particular. Even Gunha Sogiita would sport a very serious expression, with arms crossed, denoting that he knows what that would imply.

"In any case, the subject of time would be put on hold for now. The main topic that I would wish to discuss would relate to the term "Clone Dolly" to which I would know that you three are at least aware in one shape or form due to either past experiences on the matter or in the case of Kumokawa, have viewed the official confdential files regarding them," Batman spoke in a grim tone.

"..." Shokuhou would look down, sporting a blank expression. Mitsuari would more or less sport the same expression, glancing hesitantly to the side, and Rakko Yumiya would also sport a similar level of hesitancy that was shown on her face the moment the term was mentioned. Kumokawa on the other hand was nodding in seriousness.

"What is it that you know regarding Clone Dolly, Batman-sensei?," Kumokawa asked on behalf of the two Tokiwadai students.

"A lot more than what it seems on the surface," Batman said grimly.

Then multiple pictures were shown. Records that were kept by the scientist and researcheers who were in charge of Clone Dolly. Names were being shown, and were something that were noted by everyone who was watching from the screen, especially in the case of Shokuhou, Mitsuari, and Yumiya who were watching the screen attentively, knowing the names of many who are to be mentioned.

Junko Hokaze. Rakko Yumiya. Iruka Yumiya. Senya Yuuri. Arei Houjou. Many other girls that were involved in Clone Dolly. And many of the young girls that were on the official list were marked to be confirmed to be attending Tokiwadai Middle School.

And it wasn't just the names. Their physical appearances were shown and the psychological profiles that were to be established regarding them.

"As you could all probably tell from the records, many Tokiwadai students are part of Clone Dolly. This is not a random coincidence as we managed to pull some strings to make it work. We specifically sent many of these young women to Tokiwadai under my official orders as part of a necessary precaution for their continued safety that is due to A.I.M.'s complete interest in them," Batman explained.

"Wait a minute, sensei? Are you trying to say that all of the girls who are listed in Clone Dolly are marked as potential targets for A.I.M.?," Mitsuari asked out of concern, emulating the once known older sister figure of Ideal, sporting an expression of concern, turning to look at Rakko who was looking at the former in concern.

"That is correct, Mitsuari-san," Batman nodded. "All of these young women that you see on the screen are considered to be Targets of Interests (TOIs) for A.I.M. in particular in light of the untapped potential that all of you seem to be capable of doing with regards to your esper abilities if one were to push it to it's absolute and logical conclusion, the Parameter List notwithstanding. For in spite of the total shutdown of the project that was done by Shokuhou-san," he looked meaningfully towards Shokuhou who took notice of it, making the latter realize immediately about something that surprised her. He knows about it. "A.I.M. would never let you, Shokuhou-san, and these girls live in peace in spite of the project seemingly ending up in apparent failure due to the fact that they were ultimately the ones who were behind the funding of said project which is in relation to another project that is now currently being dealt with by the Foundation under the title of Operation Savior. Of course, A.I.M. couldn't simply try to capture all of these girls at the exact same time. They're all bidding their proper time, and in light of the important pinpoint that would happen sometime next year at the month of July, they and many other organizations would tend to stick to the shadows for now. But that doesn't mean that the girls are safe as A.I.M. would try to bid their time, waiting for the right opportunity to strike when necessary. And in this case, it would appear that A.I.M. had finally managed to make you three their next preferred targets on the list as of now."

Beep. Beep. Beep. Beep.

"Hm?," Kamijou would note the beeping sound of his wristwatch, with Batman, Shokuhou, Kumokawa, Mitsuari, and many others noticing the sound as well as they turn towards his general direction.

He would press a button from his wristwatch that was now being directed forward, revealing a hologram of an individual.

It was a tall and slender bespectacled male wearing his black hair short. He wears round-framed glasses, and is often seen wearing a lab coat over his uniform of sorts, which consists of a buttoned-up collared shirt and pants, both blue-green in color.

Aritomi Haruki.

"Batman," Haruki sported a surprised expression. "I just wanted to let you know that I and my team had managed to crack through the encryption files that were sent our way by Kamijou-kun. By your orders, we could send the data to you straight away."

"Good," Batman nodded. He turns towards everyone who is present among the crowd. "That would have to conclude this meeting for tonight for most of you. Shokuhou-san, Kumokawa-san, Mitsuari-san, Yumiya-san, you four would stay here, the rest can leave this room as this is simply a manner of privacy that would need to be confidential."

"Wow, it's super over for us already? I felt like that it hasn't even been that long and I wanted to know more," Kinuhata said, putting both of her hands to her face that was supported by her elbows that were placed on the desk.

"Can't be helped if it's that private," Kakine would say casually, leaning against the chair that he was sitting on. "If what Batman-sensei says is any indication, most of us here shouldn't know about what the next few explanations are to be given. And I would have to agree. This present information that is being discussed is already a huge risk especially when one were to realize it's implications as a whole."

All of a sudden, a growling stomach would be heard from Frenda Seivelun who could only sport an expression of embarassment, especially when many who were present in the room would look towards her.

"And it seems that Seivelun is hungry. Well, I guess that most of us should all head to the cafeteria halls for now. I'll lead the way from there," Agent Shiage Hamazura said in a casual tone.

"Ah! Can I come too? I feel that my guts need some form of refreshment," Gunha said with a confident and eager smile, putting his clenched right hand towards his left palm.

"Eh, why not? The more the merrier," Agent Jiang Haoyi smiled casually as he shrugged his shoulders.

"Robin, you would stay here for the time being as well as you would need to be present for the next part of this meeting," Batman said, turning towards Robin who was leaning against the front wall, a few meters nearby towards Kamijou.

"Of course, Batman," Robin nodded.

"Well then, all members of ITEM and most members of SCHOOL are hereby dismiss for this meeting, awaiting the next orders to be given. Go get yourselves a break. You all earned it," Councilwoman Waller spoke in a professional tone.

And with that, most of the people would stand up from their seats as they would eventually be lead by Agent Hamazura and Agent Haoyi towards the door where they will eventually head towards the cafeteria halls for now, leaving Shokuhou, Kumokawa, Mitsuari, and Yumiya who were sporting curious expressions on their faces.

What could be so important that most of those among the crowd would have to leave?

By the time the door would remain shut, the four girls who were seated on their respective chairs were sporting concerned expressions on their faces, with Shokuhou, Kumokawa, and Mitsuari realizing immediately that this next topic that they are to discuss is strictly for them and them alone.

"The next topic that we are about to discuss for today would perhaps concern the ones who are involved at the Ideal Laboratory, and in especially in the case of Shokuhou-san who would be directly related to the term "Clone Dolly". Domino Squad, take off your helmets," Batman ordered the ARC clone troopers who were standing-by and listening.

"Yes sir," Commander Fordo nodded, as he and the rest of his vod would eventually take their respective helmets off.

And what the three young women: Misaki Shokuhou, Seria Kumokawa, and Ayu Mitsuari would find would be quite astonishing and surprising as they would gasp and widen their eyes. Rakko Yumiya on the other hand was less surprised due to the fact that she had seen people just like them ever since she and her teammates at SCHOOL were recruited into the Foundation.

These men appear to carry the exact same face. Some of their hairstyle wasn't the same, but the faces are undeniable. They appear to be likened to a group of sextuplets twins. But there appears to be more to it than just that as based on the discussion regarding the term "Clone Dolly".

"It can't be...," Shokuhou said softly, sporting a shocked expression. "You're all...clones?"

Commander Fordo would nod in confirmation as he would begin to step forward in order for the three young women to get a closer look at him. "Yes, ma'am. We're all clones here, but we aren't connected to Dolly in any way. We just so happen to come from a civilization of clones that is known under the title of the Kaminoan Republic."

"Kaminoan Republic? Wait, you mean to tell us that you're not from Earth?," Kumokawa asked with arms crossed, sporting a curious expression.

"Yes ma'am. Us Dominoes and the rest of our brothers out there in the wider multiverse," Lieutenant Echo said, sporting a smile on his face as he would step forward, with his vod following suite, sporting reassuring smiles. "And when it comes to Clone Dolly or any project related to it, know that it's deemed quite personal to our government, and us clones have a saying of sticking together."

"And this is where my daughter were to come in to the picture," Tabigake Misaka would step forward, showing a grim expression that was noted by Shokuhou. "I know that you have much misgivings with regards to my daughter Mikoto, wondering as to why she would allow for her DNA to be thorougly analyzed in order to create a living clone of her. Truth be told, it was not really her fault, for she was tricked into it without knowing it because she was simply just a child at the time. She offered her DNA in order to help to the ones who are deemed to suffer a disease called muscular dystrophy. And knowing just how innocent and kind my daughter tended to be, they expected her to eventually say yes. For how can she ignore the sufferings of others if she could have the power to do something about? And that in turn made this conflict quite personal to myself as I and my allies in the Foundation had managed to dig up a sinister secret in connection with Clone Dolly. And that would relate to the mass production of clones of the #3 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City."

"...!," Shokuhou, Mitsuari, and Yumiya would sport expressions of shock while Kumokawa could only narrow her eyes at the familiar project.

"The Radio Noise Project," Kumokawa added to the information. "That's what you're ultimately saying, Misaka-kun?"

"That's right, Kumokawa-san," Tabigake confirmed, his expression turning grim.

"Wait? You knew about this?," Shokuhou sported a surprised expression, almost likened to an accusation.

"Not all of it, I can assure you, Shokuhou-san," Kumokawa maintained her serious demeanor, noting that she wasn't approving of the project in particular. "I only know what had been given to me with the files that I would usually organized on behalf of one of the Board of Directors, and what I did ending up finding out based on the implications would make me realize one thing."

"The clones are being used as guinea pigs, right?," Kamijou said, sporting a grim expression, putting two and two together.

"That's correct, kouhai," Kumokawa nodded at her junior's assessement.

"And that in turn would allow me to explain the current operation that is being handled and prepared for the past few years. It's called Operation: Savior. This military operation is deemed classified under Level 5 Clearance. Only a few people in this room would truly know of it, and even fewer people in Academy City would know of what lies behind the scenes. These clones are currently being lead to the slaughter due to an experiement that would involve the #1 Rank Level 5 Esper of Academy City, otherwise known to be Accelerator," Councilwoman Waller explained in a grim tone.

"Eh?!," Shokuhou, Mitsuari, and Yumiya sported expressions of shock. Kumokawa on the other hand could only narrow her eyes, as if her suspicions were eventually validated due to the implications that she could find despite the redacted information and expunge data.

"A-A-Accelerator?! Wh-What does he have to do with this?," Shokuhou asked out of concern, stuttering in dread.

The implications behind it weren't necessarily a good thing from what Shokuhou could glean from only rumors and hearsays regarding Accelerator. That he was a monster through and through that would show no remorse when it came to the subject of killing.

"Accelerator has a reasonable stake in all of this in that he is trying to ensure that he can't hurt anyone again with his ability and would like to live in peace, and so he relented to be the one who would tag every Sister that would be sent his way, even if he has a few apparent misgivings on the matter. What Accelerator doesn't know is that the moment that he were to kill a Sister or if a Sister were to suddenly die on their own in the case of the clone Dolly, their soul would automatically be connected to an artificial brainwave network that is based on the tree of the Kabbalah that is known by term "tree of life", an aritficial tree that is disconnected from your universe, and by extension, your local multiverse, and acting as a psychic tunnel that would lead them straight towards the laboratory of what is perhaps one of, if not the Greatest Scientific Genius in the Multiverse, thereby ensuring the safety of the Sisters," Batman explained.

"Batman-sensei, you wouldn't perhaps be referring to Washu-sensei, right? Does she have any part in this operation?," Kamijou asked, curious due to the fact that the term "Greatest Scientific Genius in the Multiverse" was name dropped.

Lady Professor Washu Hakubi.

Considered as the Greatest Scientific Genius of the Universe, although it would be far more accurate to say Multiverse in this case. She is known to belong to a trio of goddesses that are known as the Choushin or Chousin (頂神, Top God), a trio of super-dimensional deities responsible for the creation of the infinite multiverse and all of the higher dimensions of existence in relation to IU Coordinates: THMY 1992 Multiverse, also referred to as the Tenchiverse. As of the present time, her current residence would be somewhere underground a certain bigger-on-the-inside laboratory that is located undergorund the Masaki household.

Known to be quite the supergenius based on personal experiences and the fact that she was one of Kamijou's teachers would let the latter be reassured that it would appear that there was nothing to worry about when Washu would stick her nose into business that requires her assistance on the matter.

"Washu-sensei?," Mitsuari asked, sporting a curious expression.

"Professor Washu Hakubi, known to be very great scientist in all types of fields. When it comes to the safety of the Clone Sisters of the Railgun, I would definitely be reassured of their safety overall," Haruki explained with a reassuring smile.

"In other words, all of the Sisters of Misaka Mikoto, whether connected to their network or otherwise, are immediately being ejected to THMY Universe-25/1992 where they would be safe and free from harm, acting as Professor Hakubi's laboratory assistants in secret. And among the sisters, the clone Dolly who is officially reported to have been deceased is among the number of the sisters who are living within the Masaki Shrine," Batman explained.

"...Eh?," Shokuhou softly muttered as she looked at Batman with a sense of disbelief, which would then turn to bewilderment and shock, that would eventually followed by what appeared to be droplets that would almost leak from her starry eyes. "D...Do you mean what I think you just meant...?"

She would ask as she glances towards Tabigake who was smiling at her in reassurance. Then she would notice Batman giving her a nod of confirmation, telling her these exact words.

"That is correct, Shokuhou-san. Dolly is alive and well and is currently acting as Professor Hakubi's assistant," Batman confirmed.


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ED Song:

Betcha Never from Cherie (2004)


New Characters:

Steven Grant "Steve" Rogers/Captain America - A: Brian Bloom

Aritomi Haruki - VA: Junji Majima