Hello guys and here it is the last chapter for the month. Not much to say apart from I hope you guys enjoy.
* Same disclaimer as always*
Deep within the Infinite Library, there were a lot of books. Each of them placed on shelves in higher reach. All of the personal in the place had just called in for the night. That is except for one person. That person was Yuuno Scrya.
He was sitting on his desk in his office looking over a series of documents, the papers being bigger in stacks. For the past few days, minutes and seconds, he was hard at work looking over each paper in a serious gaze. And for those that were really not worth his time, Yuuno would put them in the 'not important' pile and continues with his search in the next pile. The young man rubs his eyes as a sigh reached his lips.
"It has been a little over a week now and still there is nothing about Ixia's current whereabouts. Seems like everything involving him disappeared off the map," He stretches his arms. "From certain records those are kept but like before, nothing. There just has to be something." After that he rubs his eyes a second time and gets up deciding that maybe he should sleep and try again the next day. Yuuno nervously laughs at the thought of a certain white mage founding out that he did not sleep again. He did promise after all. Before he was going to leave, his eye caught something in one of the documents. Seeing this and hoping that it was a lead, Yuuno sat back down on the chair and looked over the document.
The thing that made him continue to read was the order in which the drones were sent. Briefly bringing up a design from one of the drones that was brought up a while ago, he analyzed that the drones from before to now may have had a release setting; a set activation code. These codes are only active for a short time depending on the level of the drone.
"Level 1, the code is on for a few minutes, Level 2 they are on for an hour when active but the signal is still sent. And since the other drones were on Earth prior, they were working but on standby if ordered." Yuuno whispered to himself. It was from that he looked deeper into the design prints as well as the documents. Suddenly, he snapped his fingers and with a know it all grin, rushes to contract Lindy.
"Yes I finally figured it out! I got you now Ixia!"
The screen above him revealed Lindy, who was just sitting on the desk. She looked at the librarian and was wondering what was up with him? "Oh Yuuno what is it?"
"Mrs. Lindy, I've done it. I've finally pinpointed where Ixia is."
Then the admiral noticed the smile on Yuuno's face. "You have? Well what have you found out Yuuno? Don't leave me guessing."
"Each of the drones were sent down within a different frame, level 1 and 2 types sent already. At the time I thought that from the moment they are activated to when they are destroyed, the trail would turn cold like before. However, after looking at the records of the parts he bought along with the drone parts, some of them still have activation codes and they still send to their creator, meaning the signal is still online." He smiled brightly as he finished his report. "In other words, the drones that are still hidden from before Nanoha and Fate came back to Earth are still invisible to us but the ones that Ixia sent down recently match the trail."
"Which means you got a lock on his location! Great work Yuuno." a proud Lindy spoke leaving Yuuno to blush and chuckle. He was proud that he was able to help out again while Lindy knew that Yuuno still got it. It took a while but they finally have a general idea on Ixia's current location. Speaking of that, Yuuno just remembered something.
"Now that my hunch must likely is correct, I want to tell Nanoha and the others about this. They definitely need this information."
"Wait one second Yuuno," the lime haired woman raising her hand prompting the young man to stop. "how about you wait for a little while. They will be busy."
Yuuno was confused by what she said. So when he asked why, all Lindy did was smile and replied with, "Like I said they will be busy. In the meantime, I will tell the rest of the crew of what you uncovered. And once the others are done, we will tell them."
"...All right ma'am." Yuuno sighed while agreeing to this. The ferret boy was still at a lost of what Lindy meant by they were busy especially given what is happening now but the answer to Lindy fell to her as clear as day when she heard from Nanoha, Fate and Hayate that they need some peace and quiet. She giggled and cups her chin as all Yuuno could do now is to trust the woman and her judgment.
On Earth, however that judgment may be worth trusting. Reason being that the four mages plus Hitoshi were all hanging at the local campus grounds, sitting on some benches. Hayate had a frown on her face as the others looked on. Exams or to be more accurate, mid terms were coming up and the group were thinking of what to do for them. Nanoha, Fate, Shiro and Hitoshi are all pretty good at studying, each in a certain area.
They were just discussing on the plan to study together as to better prepare for the exams. Only Hayate just turned her head. This caught the gang's attention leading Nanoha to ask. "Something wrong Hayate?"
"Oh just nothing." Hayate said trying to lie. "I was about to go and uhh...get some snacks for us. Right so I will meet you guys at Nanoha and Fate's dorm room." She nervously gets up and was about to leave until Shiro spoke out "But Hayate the vending machine is that way. You are going back to the dorms." He points in the direction where she was going forcing the young woman to shake.
"Yes I agree. Hayate what is wrong?" the blond mage also asked with her eyebrow raised.
Hayate turns and is fumbling with her hands. "As I said it is nothing. Now just go and start studying and I will meet you later. I promise."
Hitoshi just walks over to the woman, stares at her and then shook his head. "Let me guess...You suck at studying do you Hayate?"
"What me not good at studying!? Come on Hitoshi." Hayate raised her right hand as a scout's order type of deal but the man was not buying so he turns to Nanoha and Fate. "Girls, level me with me can she really study?"
All the two did was whistle and Fate explained the deal with Hayate. "Truthfully no. While we were in high school and even when we were middle school, she had trouble studying. So much so that we helped her study."
Nanoha crossed her arms and nods. "Plus when we were younger, she even required a bit more help of some words and how they were pronounced. But yeah unless she has some help, without it her studying is awful."
To end this, Rein nods in agreement leaving Hayate to blush and glare at her so called friends. She did hate to admit it but they were right. And it embarrassed her greatly that she needed to get back into studying. So Hitoshi pats Hayate's shoulder and asked. "So what subject is it?"
"A little bit of high level Japanese, English, math, history and science." Hayate looks to the side.
The long haired man chuckled a bit. "Well then why didn't you say? You have like four people to help you." Hitoshi said with a grin. Hayate looks at him as he continues. "This should be no big problem. I am pretty sure Shiro has some books on science."
"Yeah I do although those books are heavy. But I do have one with me right now. So if we hurry, we can get that out of the way for the other stuff."
Nanoha smiles at Hayate. "Me and Fate can help with the math, Japanese and English while Hitoshi helps with some history parts."
"Wait what the hell are you talking about!?" Hitoshi questions while staring at the white devil. "That sounds all right with you Hayate?"
Hayate happily nods her head leaving the group with their mission plan:to study for the exams and to help Hayate with her studying. From there, they all walked to Nanoha and Fate's dorm room, getting ready to help Hayate with studying and in rotation, help each other out with their own problems in subjects. For the past few minutes, this was going decently well with the girl and the others getting paper and pencils as well as books on each subject to get started. From there, the group each took turns in helping Hayate in studying with each subject, often switching for five minutes. Shiro will show her how some formulas worked, Fate high level Japanese kanji, Nanoha with some equations and finally Hitoshi on the history front, much to his dismay. Alternately, they would even if Hayate was not able to focus long enough, give her some time to look over the notes and go over the material again. It worked and things were going well...
However, in saying that things were getting worse. The brunette was going over the rest of a history book after she went over that with Hitoshi a while back and things were going ok by herself. But then she hit a brick wall in the form of a couple of subjects that she did not know. Frustrated, she sighs as Hitoshi walks over wondering what was wrong.
"What is up Hayate?"
She lifts the book and points at the subject she was having trouble figuring out. "This. I have been trying to think about this civilization for the past few minutes. I looked over my notes, rechecked them and even glanced at both the timeline of the civilization and their culture." Hayate grabs her hair and lowers her head in disappointment. Hitoshi took the book and stares at it for a brief moment. The problem starts to rear its ugly head as the long haired man narrowed his eyes and had a pissed off look in his face. Annoyed, he puts the book down and Hayate was waiting in anticipation.
"...Well shit this is a mess." Hitoshi grumbled while still narrowing his eyes.
"What is it? Is it the material?" Hayate asked looking at the book.
"Well no. The material is the same as it is if this is what you are studying. Only..." He unfortunately growls at the issue at hand. "This crap is not on my schedule."
Hayate's eyes widen at the big news. "I mean don't get me wrong, everything else discussed is on my classes. Even the stuff in detail but this? I really don't know Hayate. Isn't there anyone you could ask to help out at least with this?"
"No not really..." Hayate crossed her arms, thinking of someone who could help her with this assignment. Just then, an idea popped into her head and so she takes out her phone and calls someone. "Wait Hayate you have an idea?"
"You bet I do Hitoshi." Hayate then winks at the man. "Now if I can just...Got it! Oh Yuuno I need a favor to ask of you. Oh why am I calling, just a favor. A very important one."
After a few minutes, receiving the address from Hayate, Yuuno unexpectedly knocks on the door. Nanoha puts her book down and then walks to the object in question. Nanoha is surprised to see the librarian at the dorms as was Fate and Shiro. "Yuuno!? What are you doing here?"
"Hayate asked for a favor in something so I stopped by."
Nanoha immediately looked at the brunette and the young woman with stars in her eyes, dragged a confused Yuuno and lead him to her work station leaving Nanoha to shake her head. "Oh Hayate..."
For the next couple of hours, Yuuno was helping Hayate with getting the studying and the memorization of the civilization down. Sure the ferret boy was annoyed at the fact the woman technically tricked and lied to him about her current issue with studying. Same with the others including Hitoshi who just sighed. However despite that, the blond haired man could not resist the urge to help even if she did do something like this. So with a grin, he still helped. The studying on Hayate's part was finally completed as the woman rested her head on the table while Yuuno closed the book. He smiled at the brunette.
"You did it Hayate. It took a while but you finally are successful in getting the civilization in your head. You are definitely ready for that exam."
Hayate smiled warmly at the man. "Well I owe it all to you guys. Thanks Yuuno. You really saved my skin."
"No problem. Just warn me next time." Yuuno lightly laughs. Now that the studying for Hayate was over, he was just relaxing. Then his green eyes starts to wander and notices a certain auburn haired girl reading over a book and some notes. Yuuno finds himself well mesmerized by her. Even though they just went to find Vivio a while ago, he felt really happy to help Nanoha once again. Unfortunate for him, blue eyes looked at him directly and then they shift to Nanoha's direction. Smirking, Hayate decides to open her mouth.
"Yuuno we are friends right?"
Taking aback by the random answer, Yuuno only responds back to Hayate. "Of course we are friends. Why?"
"Oh just a question that only you should have the answer to." Then Hayate flashes a bright smile on her face and spoke back to Yuuno in a teasing tone. "You like someone do you?"
"Wait hold on a second!? Me like someone? What are you talking about Hayate?"
Hayate still grinning at the man continues her teasing. "Oh come on Yuuno. There has to be someone am I right? You can't lie to me."
"No absolutely not Hayate. There is no one." Yuuno blushing a deep hue leaving Hayate to giggle as the two went on with further work. Until the mistress bugs him in secret within separate times, annoying him to no end. Sadly this was not the only time this event happened. Hitoshi saw what happened and with an evil grin, decides to pay someone a visit.
On the other side of the studying room, Shiro was going through his notes and he was enjoying the peace and quiet despite the noise from earlier. He happily stretches his arms and was about to take a break but fate had other plans. Hitoshi walks to the young man and asks him. "Sup Shiro? Finished with studying?"
"What? Ahem yes I am Hitoshi. I was just about to take a break." He laughs a bit. "Normally I would keep going until I burn myself out but now I am taking some breaks. Thank you Nanoha."
"Hmm, I see." Hitoshi whispered with a smile of his own. This was prefect. He was calm and relaxed. Now was the time to strike. "So Shiro I am going to be real with you. Who do you like out of the three girls you know?"
And with that, Shiro froze. On impulse, he was flailing his arms out like a manic and tries to tell his best friend. "I don't have anyone to like. I am a very busy guy after all. So can't we forget this please?"
Hitoshi was not buying this and so he whispers in Shiro's ear. "Bullshit man. You have met these girls way longer then me. You have to have some feelings for them. While Hayate just showed up, there has to be something. Now who is it?"
The swordmage was trying really hard to not think of the issue given to him. But since Hitoshi was not going to let this go, he starts to think, narrowing his onyx eyes. In his mind, Hayate was the playful type and seemed to be the one to tease you but means well, Nanoha despite the hellish training he went with her as well as the death beams, she is a very nice girl and for Fate she is super concerned for others but like the others is also sweet. It seemed to be an impasse so when Hitoshi pushed him, waiting for answers, the only thing he did was turn and said with a blush.
"I honestly don't know Hitoshi. I am really confused myself to be honest. I am sorry man." He turns to Hitoshi. "I hope you can understand."
"Sigh all right fine. I will leave you alone. Catch you later."
With that, Hitoshi walked away leaving his friend behind and continued with studying as his heart and mind was even more confused. After that, studying went by without much issue. Everyone was able to get as information as they could and with the help of Yuuno chiming in from time to time, breaks being done and the others helping each other out, for a few hours the studying was finally completed with the sun turning the blue sky orange.
"Thank you so much for helping Hayate with the rest of the research gathering, Yuuno. Sorry that she called you out of the blue." Nanoha giggles saying this.
Yuuno shrugs and replied back to the white mage. "No no it is all right. I was waiting to speak with you guys a while ago but was ordered not to by Admiral Lindy."
"Makes sense seeing as the others were studying." Rein sitting in her bag home as Hayate was walking with the group. "So about that, what was the reason Yuuno?" Fate asked the librarian.
The young man then preceded to stare at the group. "I found out where Ixia's whereabouts is."
"You did!?"
"Yes I did, Hayate," Yuuno smiled a cheekly grin as he continued. "After going at all the records I have, the data we have accumulated thus far and even further inside looking at the drones, I have come to the conclusion that my hunch is correct."
Hitoshi whistles and Shiro just looked at the man in surprise. He was able to find this much in the span of a month and a few weeks afterwards. As a mage, Yuuno was good but as a researcher, he is a scary one. The girls each smirked at the sight allowing Nanoha to take the reigns of the conversion.
"Because of your findings, we can go to where Ixia is?"
The blond man nods. "Yes we can. I just have to tell you where Ixia is. Then we can go out there, stop him and things will by back to normal."
"Great! We are getting closer to our goal." The lighting mage said with a warm smile. "All we have to do is finish Shiro's training. Then catch Ixia's trail before it gets cold."
"Right."
Shiro looked at Gaia and was really happy. They found Ixia's trail and were ready to meet with the scientist head on. Now all he had to do was do his part and finish up his training. Fate saw this and was about to ask the sword mage if he got it. Or at least that was the plan until Hitoshi utter some words.
"Wait. Before you guys continue on with Shiro's training, there is something I wish to ask..."
The others were confused as to what would Hitoshi want? The general mages including a unison device took a glance at the normal man. They were wondering still what would he want. The answer became pretty known.
He stared at his best friend and spoke. "I want to have a spar with Shiro:complete with him using his device and the magic he learned so far."
"Wait what!?" Hayate uttered, starring at the long red haired man like he was crazy. At the same time, Nanoha and Fate were looking in complete shock and Yuuno in the same way. "But why?" Fate asked questioning Hitoshi's methods.
"It is because I want to see if Shiro has gotten better since before when I saw him fight that Drav guy. I think it would help him greatly if he was fighting someone more experienced with martial arts. See if he has grew up a little bit. So how about it Nanoha?" Yellow eyes meet purple leaving Nanoha to think for a bit. After a brief moment, Nanoha to the shock of everyone said. "All right Hitoshi I will allow it. But if it gets too dangerous then me and Fate will stop it. Understand?"
"Got it." Hitoshi smirked while Shiro replied "Yes Nanoha." as they walked to a familiar area but not before Hitoshi asked if he could get a practice sword.
After a few seconds of waiting, Yuuno came back to the others and gave Hitoshi a technical sword with a training guard on the handle. It wasn't much but it would get the job done. The gang were at the old training spot where Shiro, Nanoha and Fate first met. The two are looking at each other on opposite sides while the rest were standing away from the two. Shiro just looked at Gaia on his wrist again, heavily sighing. Hitoshi saw this and told him. "Shiro I don't want you to hold anything back on me just cuz I can't use magic. Got it? Fight me as normally as possible."
"All right I will try. Let's go Gaia. Set up!" And with that, he transforms and grabs his sword and the two began their spar.
Hitoshi rushes at Shiro and the man defends with his sword, causing the two to clash. They are pushing each other slightly with each push causing Shiro to be pushed back. Due to the physical difference between him and Hitoshi, Shiro jumps away and raises his hand. The neo colored jewel glowed.
'Shot Barret.' the jewel spoke leading the shot in question to fire at Hitoshi. The boy in response uses the sword and with it, protected himself from the blast. Onlookers and the mage in question could only saw as the sword was destroyed but that did not stop Hitoshi as he ran at Shiro fists out. In an attempt to defend himself, Shiro raised his arm again only this time, he used hoop bind as a way to stop Hitoshi in his tracks. The plan was working as green binds appeared around the man's legs making him unable to move. Smiling, Shiro had hoped that the fight was over but then Hitoshi in a way to use everything to his advantage, throws the broken handle from his sword at Shiro. The very act made him raise his arm in defense and while the handle did fall, it gave up the side effect of decreasing the sword mage's focus so the binds broke almost in an instant and Hitoshi ran to Shiro and punched him. He fell to the ground, giving Hitoshi time to jump and was about to hit him again. However Shiro was not done yet.
Getting up, he raised his arm to summon the Tri-Shield and it worked as the minute Hitoshi punched the shield, it did not break giving the sword mage some more breathing room. Then Hitoshi stepped away from the shield as his friend dropped it but still focused on him. Gripping his sword, Shiro told his friend."Hitoshi you have not changed at all. That training definitely shows."
"You better believe that Shiro." Hitoshi cracks his neck. Returning to his stance, he stares at Shiro. "And you are shocking doing well against me. I guess Nanoha's training is helping you. However we are not done yet are we?"
Shiro shook his head as now was the time to end this. He runs to Hitoshi and puts everything he has into one strike. The girls all saw what Shiro was planing on doing. Now Hitoshi did say to not hold anything back but what about magical based spells with protection unavailable? Fate knew that when she fought Jail, he had a glove which blocked some magical attacks. But Hitoshi had nothing on him meaning if Shiro used Cross Cutter then Hitoshi might be seriously hurt. Nanoha and Hayate including Rein and Yuuno were thinking the same thing leading to what the hell is Hitoshi planning? Shiro raised his sword in a second and yelled. "Cross Cuter!" and with that, two strikes began to attack Hitoshi. However, the young man dodged the strikes and side stepped to Shiro's right. When he tried to attack Hitoshi, it was too late. He grabbed his side and threw him to the ground.
The impact made Shiro drop Gaia from his hand and Hitoshi grabs him by the throat. Happy with the results, Nanoha was about to tell them to stop but Hitoshi had other plans. He made his arm like a blade and much to the shock of everyone was about to attack Shiro's throat. Fate was about to jump in and get Hitoshi to stop because this was too much and same with the others until he stopped himself. The hand was a few inches away from the neck and the man helped his best friend up.
"So did that help you in any way Shiro?" The man asked.
Shiro sheepishly rubs his neck and replied. "Yeah it did. For a small bit until the end." He glared at Hitoshi. "But did you really have to almost kill me?"
"Oh come on I did say not to hold back." Hitoshi smirked causing the short haired man to sigh. Nanoha clapped her hands and looked at the two men. "That was a really interesting fight from the both of you. You really went all out."
"Yeah, Hitoshi was going really on the attack while Shiro was going equally as well. The fight was well done. I can't believe how strong you are Hitoshi." Hayate remarks allowing Rein to say as well. "Yeah it was very scary though."
"But at least it stopped before things got worse." Yuuno inquired with a solid nod.
Fate just holds her heart and said to the two of them. "Thank goodness the fight stopped when it did. Otherwise, one of you would have died."
"Oh Fate Fate Fate. Believe me it would take more then that to kill me. Besides my training would not allow it." Hitoshi scoffs while patting Shiro's back. "Although this guy still needs more practice."
"Hey!" Shiro pouts leaving the rest of the group to laugh. Except Fate who despite agreeing that Shiro still needs room for improvement. However, she was really scared at the outcome of the fight and if Hitoshi was only a bit more close to Shiro's neck...She shook her head to erase that thought. With that over, the group were ready to head out to the training room. Just as they were about to get out of the forest, a clap was heard.
Everyone was looking around, trying to pinpoint where the sound was and it was revealed by the sound of footsteps."Really good fight there wannabe dog. You are getting good."
Shiro winces at that and the footsteps reveal to be done by Drav and Anna approaching the group of mages. "Seriously, you lost to a guy who can't use magic how lame are you? It is a shame." Drav spoke while laughing at the sword mage.
"Hey dumbass at least he did way better then you. Shiro had you whipped. And if anything you are the dog." Hitoshi retorts back for his best friend. Drav growls at the human. Enraged, he was about to jump in until Anna raised a hand to stop him. This gave Yuuno the chance of a lifetime. "So in regards to this, why are you two here?"
"Mr. Scrya I think. A pleasure to meet the man who runs the library. Well, to answer your question, we are here for an assignment. Drav?" With just a smile on her face motioning the claw user to dig into his pocket and took out a small pod. He throws it and it activates to reveal a hologram. The hologram was of the man the Bureau was looking for:Ixia.
At the moment, everyone is in shock by the reveal of the man who bows in front of the group. "Hello there miss Takamachi, Harlaown and our two members Yagami and Scrya. I am professor Ixia but I am sure you all know that by now. I am impressed with you all for trying so hard to get to me and fighting your best. And this..." He looks in Shiro's direction. "Is the young man who has my prototype Mr. Shiro Nagase I believe."
"...What do you want with us?" Hayate glaring daggers at the scientist who told her with a grin. "Oh no trouble. Just that I am here to tell this boy that his role is over and that now I want my prototype back."
That alone made everyone look in Shiro's direction hoping that he will do the right thing. His head was down. Shiro was thinking about what would the right course of action as a few seconds pass.
'Shiro please don't be dumb. I know you are smarter then this.' Hitoshi thought as the others waited. Then a choice was made. Shaking his fist, a voice quietly said.
"No."
Ixia heard him. "I am sorry but what did you say Mr. Nagase?"
"I said...No Ixia." Shiro raised his head and stared at the scientist.
"May I ask why?"
"I heard about your experiments the ones that Yuuno told us about. The experiments hurt a lot of people. Many of them lost their lives and even though they wanted you to stop, you kept going like an idiot. I understand your point and all of that. Believe me but ..." He took a deep breath and spoke with resolve,
"I won't give you Gaia back!"
And that was it. Everyone heard what the young man said and the reaction from the scientist was a little surprising. He started to laugh and what it seems like he broke down on the inside. Something that shocked even Drav and Anna. This boy had the nerve to tell him that he won't give his prototype, the source of research HE made and all of the hard work? Now the kid gloves were off. He looks at the group again.
"Fine. I had hoped to end this peacefully but that is not the case if that is your answer."
Hitoshi decided to add more fuel to the fire burning inside the scientist. "Plus the fact that you would focus on hurting people just to achieve a path like that is very foolish and pretty damn stupid for a scientist like you."
That comment made Ixia very angry and it further pissed off him. The white devil walks to the hologram after being quiet for a while and with a serious tone. "Well that is your answer Ixia. Seems Shiro is sticking with your prototype." The only answer the man gave was a turn away from the group and told Drav and Anna.
"Drav, Anna cut the transmission. We are done here. But before I go, to the fools in front of us, there will be hell to pay. Count on it!"
The transmission ends leaving Anna and Drav to leave not before Anna remarks that she can't wait for the next day while Drav took a brief look as Shiro and spoke. "You better be ready for our rematch." With that now said, the two left the area. Now that the air was finally calm and relaxing, Shiro slouches, completely shaken by his words. Embarrassed by his action, he rubs his cheek. "Oh God why did I just say that?"
"Dude I have to agree with you, that was damn cliched even for you." The red haired man pointing out the things he said. However Hayate smiles and came to his rescue. "Regardless if it was cheesy or not, he did make the right call."
"Of that I agree." Yuuno inquired with a nod. Nanoha rubs Shiro's head. "I am proud of you Shiro. It was the right thing to do."
Hitoshi also nods to agree with what the white devil said. Once Nanoha gets her hand off Shiro's head, Rein flew next to the bracelet on the short haired man's arm. "Mhmm yep. In my point of view, Gaia is truly happy to be with you Shiro."
"How would you...oh right Unison device." Shiro knew leading to Rein crossing her arms and smiling all the way. And if that was not enough, Fate pets his shoulder, forcing Shiro to look at the woman next to him. "They are right Shiro. You trained really hard to get to where you are now and I know you won't stop from here. Just keep at it ok?"
"Guys..." With these kind words, he smiles brightly happy to have met these people and in his option, making more friends and that he was glad to have friends like these. From there everyone all prepared for the next day.
Up on the moon base however, Ixia was not happy. Not at all and while in his silent rage, he checked on his desk from his office and takes a device that is covered in a box. As he was about to leave the room while looking at the Earth, the door opens and Saika enters.
"I heard about what happened. So what will you do now Ixia?" Saika asks concerned about his comrade. "I am going down to Earth. It is time to stop playing these games. While I am there, I need you to send down a good amount of level 2 drones as well as level 3 drones."
"Ixia we have been over this! You can't bring the level 3 drones and even a certain number of level 2 drones! If we send those numbers then the bureau will know more about where we are. I know you are upset but we need to fight smart like always." Saika tries to get through to Ixia but it did not work. The man was determined.
"The bureau agents have played my hand including that boy who has my prototype. I will get Gaia, by any means. Even if I need to go to Earth myself."
Saika asked the man. "But how are you going to do this? Wait a minute you don't mean to use that box!? It has not been tested yet."
"We have all of the information we need. Don't worry I will lead the charge while Anna and Drav fulfill their roles in this. I will tell them when I get to Earth. Meanwhile you stay to control the drones you send down Saika. Good luck." Ixia told the man who responded with a 'Right away sir.' as he makes his way to the pods. With a punch of some buttons, the small ship takes off and just like his followers before him, the scientist makes his way to Earth.
He will get Gaia back even if it means to fight the bureau and that fool to do so.
A funny studying moment, Yuuno's research bore fruit, a spar between friends and the scientist meets the gang. Things happened in this chapter and they will lead into the events in the next chapter coming up...which won't be until January. As always any issues, tell me and I will edit and fix as much as I can and thank you guys for the support. I really appreciate it, be seeing you guys and have a Merry Christmas or any other holiday you celebrate.