Disclaimer: I do not own MGLN but my girlfriend reckons she should!

Author's Notes:

Thank you to Lance58, Derka, Redmoon021, Guest and Ris aeto btheta for your awesome reviews. You guys are the best!

Redmoon021: It's no problem :-) I hope your device doesn't give you too much more trouble. I do enjoy reading your encouragements and thoughts, however, I know that you are reading this story and enjoying it and so it makes me happy :-)

Guest, Lance58 and Derka: Thank you for reading and reviewing. 2 chapters left until Nanoha and Fate finally meet for the first time bringing with it more confusion, fun and attraction :-) a collision and mixing of light and dark. Brace yourselves…

Ris aeto btheta: Thank you so much for your review. Unfortunately there isn't a lot I can tell you about Linith's intentions without revealing too much. I want it to be a surprise when it unfolds throughout the story. The only thing I can tell you is that it is more guilt and shame rather than pity. Nanoha will definitely turn Fate's life upside down and vice versa lol… in a good way. I am happy that you are picking up on all the subtleties within the story. Plenty more to come :-)

This chapter is quite short. It is a quick insight as to what is going on behind the scenes. These mini-chapters will be scattered throughout the story. The next longer chapter will be posted at the end of the week or on the week-end, not too sure yet.

Without further ado here is chapter 8.

Enjoy!


Chapter 8

Report

Third person POV.

Somewhere in the Fortress.

*KNOCK KNOCK*

"Enter."

The door opened to reveal a young woman holding a clip board and a saddened expression.

"Report Linith." Says the other older woman with long flowing purple hair sitting behind a desk filled with paper work.

"The mission was a success…"

"Is there something else you need to tell me Linith?" The older woman asks in a knowing tone and a piercing stare.

"Yes, Fate accomplished the mission in good timing but injured herself."

"What do you mean by injured herself?"

"It seems she deliberately placed her hand within the flames of the burning house but what was even more disturbing is that she didn't seem to react to it, she didn't seem to feel the pain. I think it would be advisable to pull her out of further missions until we can do a full psych evaluation on her and allow her hand to recover. I think she is in a delicate mental state that needs careful monitoring and…"

"No." The woman behind the desk almost shouts with excitement as both her hands hit the desk in front of her.

"Mistress Testarossa?"

"No Linith, no action will be taken concerning the Experiment." Linith takes a step back in shock at the evil grin gracing her Mistress' face.

"I do not understand."

"My dear Linith you are not meant to understand just obey. She is exactly were I want her to be. I have waited so long for this stage, the Chrysalis Phase where the metamorphosis can truly begin. Hahahaha. Yes! Finally! My work is almost complete. It seems she isn't as useless as I thought. Linith."

"Yes Mistress."

"Make preparations. It is time I let my Experiment loose onto the world and you will accompany her. I will give you the details of where you will be staying in the city by the end of the week. We will see if your training has been sufficient for her. You are to observe her and make daily reports back to me. Is that understood?"

"Yes Mistress."

"You will still receive missions as per usual and I will instruct you accordingly."

"Yes Mistress."

"That is all Linith. You may leave."

"Yes Mistress." Linith steps forward to place the clip board with all the details of the mission on Precia's desk. She bows and proceeds to exit her office. As she is about to open the door that leads out Precia's voice stops her.

"And Linith." Hand on the door Linith stops. "Don't forget that the Project has people everywhere. Watching and listening. I know everything that goes on." It is a warning.

"Yes Mistress." Linith walks out of Precia's office and inhales deeply. Creases form on her brow. To herself she whispers "Just what is the Project up to?"

To be continued…