Chapter XI


After watching the circus that was meal time at Izumo inn Zeilla had a fair idea as to each of Minato's Sekirei's personalities and gleaned their names from conversation. Matsu, she knew already. Musubi was clearly as innocent as they could come with a more advanced intuition than some, thus she kept up with the talk without truly understanding. Kazehana was full of alcohol and affection for her Ashikabi, often inspiring displays from the others. Tsukiumi was in keeping with her earlier assessment on the rooftops: strict and proud, eager to prove her strength and dominance, yet strangely she was easily flustered by any sexual advances towards the Sahashi boy. Kusano was not to be left out simply because she was a child. The girl refused to be pushed away and while lacking physical strength managed to fiercely defend her claim on Minato's lap throughout breakfast.

After a chat with Matsu before any antics could draw her away, Zeilla learned of each's powers. Technopathy, wind, water, awesome strength and of course growth.

"Water celebra-"

"Too slow."

"Ow! Dam… I'm not done yet!"

The water-user seemed the most militant. Almost everyone was sitting on the porch watching her try time and time again to strike the landlady. Consistantly unsuccessful, the blond alien kept her temper under control. Being able to manipulate water gave her many options, but Miya was systematically denying her the space she wanted to use that power.

On face of it only Musubi was fit for the proverbial frontlines of a battle and the others were all support from variable range. The Spartan supposed that Matsu probably had not considered the same reasons she had but would likely agree the two Ashikabi would be great allies. Musubi was a brawler who would be best in an enemy's face supported by Ikki as they had speed and limited reach. Yashima and Hotaruso could join them as a second rank with their long weapons that take a fraction more time to bring to bear. Kazehana, Homura (or Kagari), Tsukiumi, Yuuma and Kusano would be able to wreak havoc from the rear or counter any opposing ranged forces. Matsu was best suited to a tactical over-watch, though Zeilla had a feeling the shut-in perverted Sekirei would not be defenseless if things came down to a physical confrontation.

Zeilla would of course seek to be in the thick of any battle, armed with her experience and greater tactical awareness. Minato, however... The boy seemed of little use. For now, if he worked hard, he might have some small combat value.

As Tsukiumi was easily defeated by Miya in the back yard, Musubi leaped in for her turn and Uzume peeked out from a window above, Zeilla got up off the porch and addressed the Sekirei who were watching with their Ashikabi.

"Sekirei, you are all stronger and faster than ordinary humans. If you fought the victor is clear. I on the other hand am not ordinary. I am a super-soldier designed and trained to fight things twice my size and come out on top."

She paused to let the information sink in and Sekirei share glances and whispers. Then she cleared her throat and continued.

"Matsu has proposed an alliance between myself and Minato, and thus our respective Sekirei. It seems good to me. If I am going to be fighting alongside you, I want to know what you are capable of. To that end I would like to put my strength and skill up against yours in friendly sparring. Who wants to test me too?"

Tsukiumi huffed. "Thou dothst claim to be our ally? I would know who stands at my Ashikabi's side. Prove your word is good, or I shall crush you under the waters of my pledge." she growled. "Come, I will test you first."

The two women walked over to one half of the yard. Miya beckoned to Musubi and they shifted to avoid their sparring from straying too close.

"Alright, let's start with a simple test of strength so we know how much to hold back." Zeilla suggested. "I don't know if I can even hurt you and you might kill me with a single punch."

The blond Sekirei nodded. "A wise precaution."

Zeilla was glad to hear that.

"Okay, stretch your arms out and put your hands against mine. We will push against each other, slowly increasing the amount of effort until one of us buckles. Alright?"

With a nod, they did so. The Sekirei strained against her and she put all she had into meeting the blond for power. Slowly Tsukiumi began to step back to re-secure her footing, but Zeilla soon had to step forward to prevent them collapsing. The spectators gasped as they realised a Sekirei was physically lesser than the Spartan in terms of sheer strength.

The two women relaxed and #9 met the Ashikabi of War with new eyes.

"Let's try sparring now." Zeilla said, taking off her cloak and tossing it to Ikki. "I might be stronger, but what about agility? I suspect you can take a punch better too. As before, we start easy and work our way to full strength."


By noon everyone was exhausted. Only Miya remained on her feet and Minato couldn't get the expression of awe off his face. The landlady had easily worked Musubi to collapse as usual, but Zeilla was able to defeat Tsukiumi, Kagari and even Ikki in purely physical combat. Kazehana narrowly snatched victory with a clever feint but was still lesser in the contest of strength. Matsu came out for a bit and almost won through cunning but the Spartan easily put the pervert down through exploitation of her overly sexual mind and a solid uppercut.

Kusano refused to be left out and surprised everyone with just how strong her little body was. She also proved more vicious than any other by fighting tooth and nail - literally. Zeilla had to kick the little alien away so as not to lose an eye.

After all that and observing the all-out battle against the landlady it was abundantly clear testing Musubi was pointless. Perhaps even dangerous.

"So, that's how Spartans fight, huh?" Kagari wondered aloud.

"Believe it or not, that was only a small part of what I call battle. I can drive bikes, cars, tanks, pilot air and space craft, use almost any weapon I come across... I barely ever get into close quarters."

The male eyed the sidearm holstered on her thigh. "You usually fight with guns and machines? It's a strange idea to us."

"Sekirei are... Duelists." Zeilla stated. "One on one, like these sparring matches. I was trained for war, where its kill any way you can or be killed any number of ways. There are no rules in war. It is brutal and unforgiving. I've lost count of the times I've ended up surviving by a hair because of something I failed to notice. You are so sheltered, Kagari. MBI is not."

He made a thoughtful noise, then jumped to his feet and whirled about.

"Somebody is coming."

Three thuds sounded from the yard and every Sekirei was instantly on edge, on their feet, exhaustion forgotten. Zeilla sat up quickly and found her other three Sekirei wearily defensive in the face of Izumo's residents.

"It's alright people, these are mine." she called out. "One-oh-two Hotaruso, fifty Yuuma, and Eighty-Four Yashima. Two of whom should be in hospital."

The ginger alien crossed her arms over her chest and polearm. "They only released us an hour ago, but we healed up yesterday." she huffed. "Yashima and I went and got Yuuma so we could all be at your side. After all, we didn't get our talk the other night."

Yashima eyed Kagari with a scowl and used her massive hammer as a crutch to walk up to the porch. "I felt it... Our bond got stronger." she whispered. "Was it you? Did you kiss my Ashikabi?"

The single number gave Zeilla a glance and swallowed. "I nearly died last night. She saved my life. We were not even sure it was possible."

"Let's all get inside and introduce you to the landlady, then sit down and talk things over." the Spartan suggested. "A lot has happened recently and there is a lot to do before we are ready for another fight with MBI."

Yashima exhaled heavily. "Yes, Z-sama."

Zeilla got to her feet and led her Sekirei over to Miya for introductions as Minato took his back inside to make a start on preparing lunch. A nod and a stern warning about her rules were all the violette gave the new comers, as well as informing the Spartan that she should not out stay her welcome unless she wished to begin paying rent.

Zeilla made a note go 'shopping' later.

They went inside and found Matsu waiting for them in the dining room. #2 led them all to her hidden room upstairs and displayed the MBI dossiers on each of them on her many monitors surrounding the king-sized mattress.

"I assume that... Bonding... Is what healed Yashima? Kagari? Matsu?"

The two nodded.

"Lots of energy flows through Sekirei during the formation of a bond and those nearby can feel it. All those sharing the same Ashikabi get a wash of energy through their bonds." Matsu explained.

Kagari fidgeted under a glare from Yashima.

"Alright, listen up everyone." the Spartan began. "Izumo inn is home to Minato Sahashi and his Sekirei, one of whom is Matsu here. He is, according to rumor and Matsu, the Ashikabi of the North and the strongest player in this terrible game. I and you by extension are to become allies with them. My objective is to destroy Minaka Hiroto and if required MBI too. Matsu, what is your objective?"

The busty shut-in pushed her glasses up on her nose and smirked. "I wish to end the game for my Ashikabi. He doesn't want to lose any of us. Instead of defeating my fellow Sekirei I will uphold his wish and find a way to remove Minaka and MBI from control over us."

Zeilla nodded. "Our interests are aligned. We will work together to make it happen. Each of you has a particular fighting style that suits you well enough for Sekirei dueling, but we must look at applying them to battle against whatever troops and machines Minaka can front up with when we strike out against him. There will be no one-on-one fighting or any rules against how or what you can do, save for killing the enemy. It is important to understand that."

"Minaka takes his game very seriously." Matsu added. "Sekirei and Ashikabi have been killed for trying to flee or otherwise break the rules he imposed."

"Any questions?"

Yuuma raised his hand. "Assuming we win, what about the other Sekirei and Ashikabi? What is to stop them from turning on us while we fight, either?"

"I have done a little research on them all. We only need to watch out for two of them, Higa and his henchman. The others are likely to be grateful to us and leave us alone." Matsu answered.

Zeilla shifted to sit cross-legged. "Tell me about this Higa."

Matsu brought up his file on her monitor. "Businessman, son of the owner of a large pharmaceutical company that has been struggling to keep MBI from pushing it out of business for years. Higa discovered the plan through his secretary, Kakizaki, when he winged my only rival in power. Since then Higa has winged many Sekirei and used them to capture any unwinged he could. It's possible he might seek to take MBI's technology for himself and rebuild his father's corporate empire."

"Wealthy man, then. Is it possible he will throw money at other Ashikabi to use them against us or MBI?"

Matsu frowned. "Very likely. He is against Minaka's designs and breaks the single combat rule occasionally. He never exposes himself, however, just Sekirei and his secretary."

"Keep an eye on them, then." the Spartan said. "Starting today we are going to work together with Minato's Sekirei to become better fighters. Individually. Corporately. The Discipline squad are the biggest threat we know of so far so let's work hard to make sure we can take them out if we have to."

"Minaka is the biggest threat." Matsu countered. "He is unpredictable and ruthless.

Kagari nodded. "I agree, but with you two working together I think we have a chance."

Zeilla sighed. "I don't like our odds at this time. But Ruso might be a good help."

The ginger perked up. "Really?"

"Yes. I believed I told you we would be talking about your little sampling activity. You kept the utensils and anything else from the cafe that might have my saliva on them, didn't you? That's how you triggered your Norito at the hospital and before then winged yourself to me without my knowing."

Yashima scowled again.

"It's a good idea. I'm surprised a Sekirei came up with it." Zeilla said, glancing at Yashima pointedly. "I have to wonder about its effectiveness considering you picked up traces rather than... Well."

"It might be weaker, but obviously, it works." Matsu supplied.

Hotaruso nodded. "When I kissed you properly... It was so much stronger. I felt powerful. When we were fighting Karasuba I didn't feel more than a little bit more energy."

The Spartan frowned and sighed. "Maybe... Concentration and time are factors." she mumbled. She then ran her tongue around her mouth and scooped a wad of saliva off it with a finger. "Ruso?"

The ginger eagerly grabbed the offered wrist and stuck Zeilla's finger in her mouth up to the knuckle. Yashima and Ikki squeaked with indignation as golden light filled the dark room like a sunrise. Ruso shuddered and leaked pleasure across her face, unashamed and perhaps even smug as she continued to explore the digit. Zeilla snatched her finger back before Yashima could do more than clench her fists.

"Ruso, get a grip." she snapped. "Compare. How powerful was that relative to a kiss or those traces on the fork and glass?"

#102 put a hand on her chest and took a deep breath. "Woah, that was stronger than I expected. Uh...mmm... Somewhere in between?"

Zeilla narrowed her eyes. "Well, that was vague. 'Somewhere'. Scale it from one to ten."

"Uhh... A six... Maybe four?"

Yashima grunted and folded her arms. "Some good you are."

"Have you had a useful idea?" Ruso challenged, assuming the same position as her Ashikabi before thumping both fists to her hips and straightening in pride. "I did. I'm more than just a Sekirei with a weapon. I managed to go undetected from the time I was released until I came out of hiding to be at Zeilla's side. Nobody ever suspected me - not even a bunch of MBI employees."

"Enough, both of you." Kagari sighed, placing a hand on their shoulders and shuffling between them. "So, we know the amount of saliva makes a difference in the power of a Norito. Maybe time has impact too. So, what?"

Zeilla made a note to encourage the male's leadership.

"I have another thing to test. Duration. Ruso, I need you to tell me as soon as you feel your strength is reduced."

The glowing alien nodded, suddenly all business.

Zeilla glanced at each Sekirei. "We all know Karasuba is far superiour to any one of us individually and even as a group at this point. In time, we can train together with Minato's Sekirei, as a group of six and alone to be better fighters, but it's no doubt she will be training as well so we need an edge. We don't have the numbers to make this easier. That means we must explore your powers and do what we can to maximise their effectiveness."

A sinister snicker from Matsu gave the Spartan pause.

"Matsu... What are you thinking about?" she grudgingly inquired.

Matsu giggled. "Oh, just about how to make everyone more powerful is all. I would be more than happy to demonstrate-"

"Nope!" Kagari cut her off with both arms held up in a 'X'. "Don't you dare go there. Miya will smack us all over the head."

Zeilla scowled at the shut-in who continued to snicker behind a hand.

"I think I know what she-"

"Thank you, Ikki, I am aware of Matsu's disposition." Zeilla muttered darkly. "We will discuss that part later. For now, I have a plan coming together that requires you all to do some leg-work. You all have these MBI VIP expense cards, right?"

Ruso, Yuuma and Ikki nodded. Kagari shook his head.

"Miya says they are dangerous." he told them. "She made everyone at Izumo get rid of them or at least leave them in a deposit box down the street. I have a job so I burned mine with the trash. You should all get rid of them too: Miya has never been wrong."

The Spartan's scowl deepened. "I knew there was something fishy about the cards. I considered tracking and microphones and took precautions but... How can something that small be a threat?"

He shrugged.

"We'll ditch them later. I want you who have them to go shopping. Use cash. Yashima can show you how to go about getting that, but then look for canteens and travel containers for liquids. If you can find any, get small pocket flasks or perhaps even medical vials you can hide on your person. Get enough for all of us and the Izumo gang as well as spares. Twenty canteens at least."

"I can contact someone who might be able to procure us some medical equipment." Kagari suggested.

"Small vials, no syringes, maybe a way to make our own pill capsules... See what they can get us without MBI knowing about it because I don't want them preparing any counter measures."

The male swallowed. "I'll try."

"Oh, I think I know what you're up to, Z-tan." Matsu grinned. "Maybe once Mina-tan stops being terrified of everything he'll become creative too. And then... There will be more experiments!"

Zeilla grunted dismissively. "Go on, you four. Stay together as much as possible. Ikki, go with Yashima if you have to split into pairs. Ruso, with Yuuma. Oh, maybe get some radios-"

"Mobile phones."

"Communication devices." she amended. "Get some of those for all of us. I'm sure Matsu can ensure we aren't tracked by them."

"Of course."

"Waste no time. Go!"

The four aliens dashed out through the curtain and false door at an alarming speed.

Kagari groaned. "Yashima is possessive like Sahashi's flock."

"Flock?"

Matsu snorted. "Sekirei is the Japanese name for various birds. Well, scientifically the types come under the name 'motacillidae' and generally called wagtails. A group of birds is what we call a flock."

"Here I was wondering what sheep had to do with all of you." Zeilla sighed. "Flock... I'll get used to the term I suppose."

Matsu snickered and stood up. "Make sure to close the door when you leave my lark. I'm going to take a closer look at the kitchen."

Kagari and Zeilla watched #2 skulk out into the hall with confusion, then the latter took the opportunity to examine her main monitor. A few moments of poking around revealed very little but an incredibly complex system of navigating Matsu's command center for her rebellion. She didn't dare meddle in anything besides the Izumo security camera feeds while Kagari made a phone call to someone named Takami. They also both took a quick look around the room out of curiosity before a window smashed. By the time Zeilla had figured out the layout of the camera feed displays the situation in the kitchen had been discovered by Miya.

Both observers winced as the violet haired landlady dealt with the parties involved - Matsu included. Kazehana watched from the porch with a large bottle in hand but didn't do so much as bat an eye lid.

"Maybe now would be a good time to talk to that other Sekirei here."

Kagari perked up. "Who, Uzume?"

Zeilla nodded, looking for the brunette on the monitors. "Unless there is another hidden room her Ashikabi is not a resident here. What I've seen leads me to believe there is something wrong about her."

"She is very secretive about her Ashikabi." he said. "She tries to hide it but Miya, Matsu, Kazehana and I all know she is deeply saddened by something. Number Three knows something too but won't share."

Zeilla frowned and watched Minato and his flock as they tended the garden through the monitors. "Uzume could be a risk to Izumo Inn, regardless of Miya's rule here. Matsu told me a Sekirei will do anything their Ashikabi orders, even of it kills them. I've seen enough to believe it possible. Kagari, I want you to go and talk to Kazehana: get out of her whatever she knows about Uzume."

She glanced at him and sighed. "Don't look so worried. If we can make an ally out of Uzume's Ashikabi then she will likely strengthen our ranks. However, we must secure this loose end quickly."

"I'll see what I can do, but Kazehana is not to be trifled with - drunkard or not." Kagari said firmly.

The Spartan made a mental note to talk with the single number herself, considering she was the immediate junior to a certain sword wielding Sekirei.

A flash of colour caught her eye and drew her back to the monitors in time to find what looked like a carrot swelling to an impossible size. A little green glow about Kusano next to it was the focus of all who were in the garden. Musubi was using her awesome strength to carve up several other oversized vegetables, splashing tomato guts everywhere at one point.

Zeilla eyed the smallest Sekirei. "Interesting."

The Spartan got up and sealed the hidden room, then quickly descended the stairs. She dodged Kagari and Kazehana in one corridor and took the long way around to the front garden. Zeilla left her cloak on the porch and carefully timed her approach so as to avoid any accidents involving the flailing Musubi or startling Kusano.

The girl noticed her and the garden grew a little quieter. Zeilla stopped just out of reach and took a knee in the hopes of making the alien less weary of her large frame.

"Hello, Kusano. Can I talk to you for a moment?"

The blond child blinked twice, then gave a slight and tentative nod.

"I heard from Matsu you have a friend named Shiina."

The Spartan noticed she had the attention of Minato as well as soon as the name left her lips.

Kusano nodded. "Shii-chan is Ku's brother." she said, brightening for a second before her face fell. "Shii-chan got released before Ku. He must be lonely."

Zeilla ducked down uncomfortably to reach #108's eye level. "I'm sure he misses you, but he isn't lonely. He must have an Ashikabi who cares for him by now, right?"

"Ku missed Shii-chan too." the girl whispered.

"Hey, Kusano, would you like me to find Shiina?"

Kusano perked up. "Huh?"

Zeilla tried what she hoped came out as a smile. "I think I might be able to find his Ashikabi with Minato's help. Would you like to give me a message for Shiina if I find him?"

"Um, Zeilla-san?" Minato asked. "What do you mean?"

"I want to play outside with Shii-chan again!" Kusano erupted excitedly. "Will you find him for Ku? Please?"

Zeilla ruffled the girl's hair. "I'll get to it right now."

Kusano gave off the biggest smile the Spartan had ever seen as she hopped forward and hugged her around the neck. Zeilla patted her back and directed her back to Musubi and the vegetables, then stood straight and stretched. A satisfying crack and pop later she pulled Minato aside to the porch.

"Zeilla-san?"

"If you don't mind, I'd like to borrow your phone."

The very young man blinked. "Uh... Why?"

"To make a call to someone. I won't be long."

Minato scratched his head as he removed his phone from his pocket and flipped it open before holding it out.

Zeilla cradled it delicately in one hand and inspected the screen. "Um... Can you change the language to English? I can't read any kind of Japanese."

The Human came alongside her and pressed a few buttons which she memorised until a list popped up with entries distinctively made of various languages. English was easily spotted.

"Thanks."

Zeilla quickly scrolled through menus until the word 'contacts' came up, then entered that list and scrolled through it twice before realising which name and number was the one she wanted. By that point she knew how to initiate the call. The Spartan held the phone beside her translator device and checked with Minato she was doing it right, then carefully removed the headset for privacy.

"/ /Ohayo, Onii-chan. Nanika?/ /"

"It's Zeilla. I'm borrowing your brother's phone."

"/ /Huh? Z-chan? What happened with you yesterday? You just disappeared while we were looking for the last Sekirei./ /"

Zeilla cleared her throat. "Well, I figured out who the last one was. I actually got there early and winged him myself - technically. It wasn't Kusano."

"/ /Aww man, we're never going to find her. So, you have five now, right? What are you going to do now?/ /"

"First things first. You need to come up north and visit Izumo."

"/ /What for?/ /"

"Well, it's clear you don't really want to visit your brother-"

"/ /I can't see him now - how can I explain Shiina? I can't tell my pathetic spineless brother Minato that his younger sister has a b-bo-boyfriend already! He'd be crushed!/ /"

Minato perked up at the sound of his name. "Dare?"

Zeilla ignored him. "You might be surprised. The main reason you need to come here is because this is where Kusano lives. I've spoken to her myself and confirmed its her. She wants to see Shiina."

"/ /No way! All this time she was up there?!/ /"

"Yu...kari?"

"Where are you now? I can meet you and explain the situation."

A click heralded a low and constant tone, then that too cut off. She looked at the screen and found the teenager had ended the call. With a sigh Zeilla changed the language back to Japanese and returned Minato's phone to him.

He pressed a few keys as they walked back to the excitement. "Huh? Yukari? Nani?"

Zeilla put her headset back on and welcomed the sound of English instead of incomprehensible chatter from the Sekirei. "Your sister is coming to visit, Minato. You might want to prepare yourself to tell her how you ended up in the Sekirei Plan."

"Eh? But it's a secret!"

She turned and put a hand on his shoulder, jarring him to a halt. "Kid, you have five super powered aliens to protect you and my lot are going to be back soon enough. I have a gun and I know how to use it. Then there is Miya who can defeat Sekirei with ease. MBI can't touch you."

Minato sagged. "Why am I happy to be protected?" he muttered. "But, why would she believe me? She'll think I'm the worst pervert ever."

"Matsu said you were smart." Zeilla snorted. "Figure out how to tell her the truth and she will believe you."

While he was mulling over her words the Spartan retrieved her cloak and pulled the hood up as she went inside. She checked that Kagari and Kazehana were not in the way, then made to leave.

The violet haired landlady met her at the front door.

"Lunch will be ready soon." she said pleasantly. "Will you be back in time to eat and discuss your rent?"

Zeilla paused. "I'm not sure about lunch but... I believe I will stay here if you will have me and my Sekirei. I can milk those MBI cards for the rest of the day and then dump them. Kagari told me they are dangerous."

Miya nodded. "Minaka Hiroto knows better than to come to my home, but those cards are carried by many people. If one slipped in here there is no telling what he could do and I will not have Maison Izumo harmed." she replied quickly, her tone leaving no room for any misunderstandings. "Destroy them away from here as soon as you can."

Zeilla inclined her head. "Very well. I will make sure my... Friend... Does as well. I'm just going out to meet her before she arrives here."

The woman nodded and walked by towards the kitchen to finish lunch preparations that certain antics had hindered, allowing Zeilla to exit the Inn.

Outside everything was calm and peaceful, scattered with the chatter from the garden. MBI helicopters patrolled the skies of Tokyo but otherwise there was nothing oppressive about the place. Even so Zeilla could tell something was off. Either she had been in the city long enough to get a feel for it or she was developing as an Ashikabi - which she couldn't say - but she was starting to notice an undercurrent of fear. It reminded her of the fall of Reach and how one could almost taste terror in the air as civilians scrambled to board any space worthy transport in a bid to escape the Covenant invasion.

Kagari exited the Inn and came to her side.

"Kazehana won't say anything." he sighed. "She wants your promise to do whatever you can to help Uzume out of whatever trouble she's in."

Zeilla pressed her lips into a thin line. "Then Uzume needs to come clean with someone. We need information."

"She went out earlier this morning."

"I see. So... We just wait until she returns?"

He shrugged. "She never tells us what she is doing so I don't know how we could find her. She supposedly has a job but, well..."

"Speaking of jobs, how did you do yours the past few days or so with your 'condition' such as it was?" she asked.

"I'm no longer the top host, that's for sure. The fire in my chest made it too difficult to focus sometimes." he grumbled. "Sooner or later I was going to have to quit anyway. Either I'd be defeated or lose control and hurt somebody. Perhaps its best I call in and resign: personal reasons."

The male brought a hand to his chin in thought. "Hmm... The boss would pry. Perhaps I should tell him I got married. It's happened before - a host finds a woman he can't live without and they run off together."

"I'm not sure Japan would recognize a Sekirei bond as the same as a legal marriage." Zeilla said.

Kagari chuckled. "It's in a whole different league. Anyway, I'll just send him a text later with a picture of Musubi. He probably will be too jealous to bother asking me to stay. Strangely enough there are plenty of wealthy women seeking male company in the middle of this game."

The sound of the Minato's Sekirei rejoicing drew their attention.

"Lunch is ready, I think." Kagari thought aloud.

Zeilla folded her arms and leaned against the block wall separating Izumo from the street. "Go on in. I'll get something later when I'm gathering supplies."