Disclaimer. This is simply something I do in my spare time. I do not own Sailor moon or Ghost in the Shell.
Kazu sat down as he and the others waited for the rest of the team to show up. Only The Major, Ryushu, and Togusa were missing. As if by command, the three walked in. Ryushu sat next to The Major. She has taken him under her wing recently, and it showed. Despite only getting cyberized barely a week ago (1), he was considered to be almost as good in terms of cyber-brain skill as her. Kazu studied Ryushu. Before, his black hair was shoulder length all around, now, he had cut it so it was not in his eyes as much. His hair, for some unknown reason, had gained silver highlights. Odd yes, but it suited him. Aramaki showed up and the meeting began. He first asked, "Ryushu, do the Senshi have any leads." The newly changed cyborg leaned forward. "No. They think it's the work of some new threat from outer space, or something." "I see. I want everyone searching the city for clues. I have identified four possible areas where these clay-things may be coming from. Siato and Kazu, take the refugee district. Batuo and Togusa, I want you two to look at the place where they first appeared. Paz and Broma, look at the most recent, near the quarry. Major, you and Ryushu look near the chemical plants. Iiskawa will dive though the nets to see if here are any leads there.
Ryushu got off of his motorcycle as he and the Major arrived at the last, and technically, newest plant. "Mirage Chemical. Be nice if the claythings were a mirage." He said as the major stepped out of her car. Just then Isikawa CC'ed them. Mirage chemical went online just one week before the first appearance of the CT's. Be careful. Ryushu turned and started looking around. Suddenly a small group of claythings attacked him. Major. A little help. Ryushu had no choice but to wait as he fought the inorganic beings. Suddenly their heads exploded. Is that good? The Major asked. Peachy. Let's bring in the bodies. See if theirs anything new. Seemed a little tougher.
Setsuna looked up from the paper as Ryushu phased through the basement door. "Where are you lately?" "NTK. Need to know." Ryushu poured some milk onto a small plate and patted his elbow three times before picking up his toast and sitting down. All of a sudden, Hotaru gave a loud shriek as a small rat appeared on the counter. Hakura grabbed a pan to hit it, but was punched by Ryushu in the jaw. "I'll tell you once," Ryushu said as he rubbed his fist. "Don't touch Knick Knack." Michiru asked "Knick Knack?" "My rat. The one your girlfriend tried to make a pancake." By this time Hakura picked herself off the floor. "You have a pet rat?" "I know, the pet cats make the pet rat a bad idea, but threats of being sent to the dog pound can stop that"
Michiru sighed as she walked down the steps of the basement. She and Ryushu needed to talk. He had been spending all of his time someplace he won't even tell about, and was blowing off senshi fights. A rhino-like claything attacked, and it was twenty minutes into the fight the dark senshi finally showed up. She saw Ryushu hunched over some papers and a computer monitor. "Ryushu?" That made him move. "Don't scare me like that. What?" "Can we talk?" "Sure." "What's up with you? Your ignoring us more then usual, vanish at all hours. The Inner's are starting to wonder if we can still trust you." "You can, I just have something called, I don't know, a life." Michiru was about to respond when suddenly Ryushu kissed her on the mouth. "And I would love to hear the rest of the cheerleader's gossip, but I'm busy."
Ryushu turned the monitor back on and connected though his cyberbrain. Sorry about that. Housemate. So, the tests say that the clay-things are getting more durable? Batou, on the other end nodded. Yeah, there were new breeds sighted at the quarry as well. By the way, old ape-face wants some volunteers to guard some politician. Want in?
Ryushu glanced at the list of volunteers. So far, it was Siato and Togusa. Sure. When can I get details? The former ranger shrugged. The Major will make sure your sent something. I'll let you know if there are any changes.
Ryushu leaned against the wall as he stroked Knick Knack. He wondered why he had kissed Michiru. Sure she was beautiful, but she was into Hakura, not guys. He shrugged it off and went upstairs.
Cyberized- the process of getting a cyberbrain. In this story, most people aren't cyberized.
We've seen some new twists and turns. New clay-things. New emotions. New pets. Whats next. Sorry for the delay. One word, school. Shout out to Dark Queen Helba, my most loyal reader. And new and old readers alike don't hesitate to review.