Hoshi was the only one that hesitated. He knew he would be leaving his mentor behind. Bronwyn hugged him. "just do it dear." Hoshi sighed. "can I at least say goodbye to Ben?" Bronwyn nodded. Hoshi ran out of the café.
Ben was in the ORC cleaning up. Hoshi tossed his arms around him suddenly. "Hoshi? What's wrong?" Hoshi gulped. "I'm having to leave Ben. It's not safe here for my family anymore." Ben frowned. "Leave? Leave where?" Hoshi shrugged. "I don't know." The two of them stood in silence. Hoshi dropped his gaze. He tried to hide his tears from Ben. Ben smiled sadly as he wrapped his arms around Hoshi, "Its okay Hoshi, you need to keep your family safe. Go ahead and go, one day we will see each other again." Hoshi smiled as tears ran down his face, after releasing Ben from the hug Hoshi ran out of the ORC and went back to the cafe where his family was just about to leave. Hoshi turned to look at Ben one last time. He saw Ben mouth the words: "I love you" Hoshi sniffed wiping his tears away. He had to be strong for his family now. A deep sense of dread settled in however. *He may not be there by the time I come back. Is this really goodbye?* He thought as he rejoined his father. Charlie got his family loaded onto his boat. He checked around them one last time. Hoshi sat near the cabin. He leaned his head against the wall. Charlie started his boat up. Bronwyn hugged her son. "you'll see him again one day." Once Charlie got the boat started he looked up at Sam who had wanted to see them of to make sure that they were safe. Charlie smiled as he waved at his brother who waved back. Sam stayed until the view of the boat was gone. Then he ran back to the hospital where Elvis and Penny were.
Elvis kept watch over Penny. He tucked her in. He looked up at Anika. "she isn't taking the abortion well." he whispered. Anika nodded. "that's what happens Elvis. She really wanted to be a mother. It's heartbreaking to watch her fall apart." She adjusted herself up on the chair. "that b***, When I get my hands on Kora, I'm going to castrate her.", "That's the thing Elvis, you can't go by yourself. Number one: you're not strong enough, number two: I don't want to hear Sam's mouth when he finds out you've ran off again for the third time. Besides Sam said he has a plan, so there's no reason to get all huffy and puffy. Sam came into the room, "How is she?" He asked, "Still recovering," Anika answered. They all sat in silence for two minutes. Elvis turned to Sam. "I want you to train me." Sam looked at Elvis in confusion, "What do you mean train you?" , "I meant that I need you to train me to become stronger. So that way, I can protect you and myself at the same time," Sam looked at Elvis for a moment. He really was serious about this. Sam sighed. " alright. I'll do it tomorrow."
Hoshi woke up next to his mother. It took him a bit to register that he was on a boat still. The grogginess faded from his eyes. He moaned sitting up all the way. " how long have I been out?" He rubbed his shoulder gently. The metal sat uncomfortably on his shoulder joint. "are we still out at sea?", "yes, you've only been out a few hours. We should make it to our destination shortly now," Hoshi sat up and stretched out his stiff muscles. He stood up and walked over to the end of the boat, being mindful about James and Sarah who were still sleeping. He couldn't get the thought of his mentor out of his head. He missed Ben so much, "I know you miss him son, but we cant do anything now. Not until Sam says that its safe to come home." Bronwyn reassured as she placed a hand on Hoshi's shoulder. Hoshi sighed. "I didn't want to leave him unprotected. What if something happens to him? I'm not there to protect him." His fist clenched. "it will be my fault." Bronwyn rubbed his back. "Don't be so tough on yourself love. I'm sure he's safe." little did Bronwyn know that Ben was less then safe.
Someone had broken into the ORC. Ben was up in his office watching the bay area. He had been told to remain on high alert for any threats. "Ben!" shouted a familiar voice. Ben got to his feet. He spotted Hoshi behind him. He smiled tossing his arms around Hoshi gently. "I thought you were going to be a while?" Hoshi cracked a grin. "you know how I am Ben." Hoshi pulled out a knife. "nothing personal." He buried the knife into his mentor's back. Ben fell forward. Hoshi changed into a black robed figure. They had on silver armor. Ben gasped for air. "Now, just hold still and the pain would not be as painful," Ben was losing too much blood. His vision faded in and out. With his remaining strength he was able to hear the voices of a familiar voice before blacking out.