OMG… I am so sorry for the ridiculously long wait for this next chapter. Jobs and school just keep me busy up the butt. Anyways hope you like the next chapter!
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Waiting that was all the Mimori was able to do. Ever since Ryuho found her out on the Lost Grounds, she knew that he would be keeping an eye out for her. It had been a week since then, and strangely enough she couldn't help but think about the rambunctious alter user. There was something about him that peeked her interest and curiosity. How at one point he can be a ruthless fighter and at another be a caring guard of others.
Mimori was woken out of her thoughts as someone walked into her office asking her a question. "Good morning Miss Kiryu, are the documentations of the previously captured alter users ready to be taken to the Commander?"
"Yes, they have all been completely analyzed and documented as was requested Tachibana," she said as she walked over to her filing cabinet to retrieve the said documents.
"Thank you very much Miss Kiryu," replied the HOLY member as he bowed slightly before walking out of the office.
Mimori just smiled as she watched him exit her office. Throughout the week they have been apprehending more native alter users throughout the Lost Grounds. The reason behind it could be the fact that that one day when Ryuho was mere feet away from Kazuma and he didn't capture him.
"That is still no reason to take it out on the other alter users," Mimori thought to herself. She did not agree with the actions being taken, but what was she able to do for them to cease what they are doing? She didn't have that much power at HOLY, even with her status at the Main Lands. There was only so much access that she had. All that Mimori knew was that she had to do something, and if that meant finding a way back into the Lost Grounds and upsetting Ryuho, then that was a risk she was willing to make.
"Where are you?" was seethed through clenched teeth. "I will find you no matter where you are," was said while searching through the various video monitors inside the HOLY transport vehicle. Everyday Ryuho would be out looking for Kazuma. Not only will his position at HOLY not allow it but also his pride.
"Ryuho, there seems to be no trace of Kazuma being in this area," Tachibana implied. "Should we start to head back to HOLY?"
"No," retorted Ryuho. "There are still more possible areas that that criminal could be hiding in."
He didn't know what drove him to search for Kazuma this vigorously. What it really just the fact that he was one of the highest criminal alter users out there, or was it for something else. The day he found Mimori in the Lost Grounds he just felt that something was not right. Even though she said that she didn't encounter anyone, he knew that she did. It had to be Kazuma, and thinking about it just makes something inside him boil. Ryuho didn't know why it did, but either way he was going to catch him no matter the consequences.
Mimori was walking through the halls of HOLY contemplating on how she was going to go out into the Lost Grounds with someone that won't ask too many questions. Ryuho is out on a convoy at the moment, so it was the perfect time for her to leave. But who would she be able to take that wouldn't ask too many questions?
She just kept on walking and in doing so she didn't hear someone calling her name. "Miss Minori, wait up Miss Minori," someone called out.
"It's Mimori….," at that she paused and realized who it was. It was none other than the alter of Radical Good Speed, Straight Cougar. Mimori seemed to brighten at seeing the speedy alter user. She knew that if there was any person that was able to take her to the Lost Grounds it would be him.
"Cougar, may I ask a favor of you?" she politely asked.
"You may ask anything of me." He replied with a short bow.
"I wanted to go down to the Lost Grounds to do some research on some of the native alter users, and I was wondering if you would kindly escort me there," she finished gentle smile.
"Oh, finally the day comes when the beautiful Miss Minori asks this humble alter user to be her escort," Cougar rejoiced. "I will be more than happy to escort you, but we must hurry the faster we get there the better.
At that Cougar hastily grabs Mimori's hand and rushes to the nearest vehicle he could get his hands on. When in the car he uses his alter power to turn the simple car into a high speed vehicle, capable of breaking any sound barrier, and speeds mercilessly to the Lost Grounds.
Nausea, that was all that was coursing through Mimori's body as they were speeding ever so closely to the Lost Grounds. In the back of her mind she was deeply regretting asking the high velocity alter user to be her escort. There could have been someone less hyper and more reliable if she would have just given some thought to it. But as seeing as the damage was already done, there was no need to complain anymore. She just hoped that the ride would end as soon as possible.
"There is something in the road up ahead Miss Minori," Cougar said as he kept speeding along. "Who would ever want to prevent me from reaching ultimate velocity of speed that is attainable with clear roads and open space?"
Cougar made no intentions in stopping as he came closer and closer to the said object in the middle of the road. As he inched closer and closer something jumped into the air and was coming straight towards the alter induced vehicle. He made a sharp turn to the left as to avoid whatever was coming, but as he dodged, the surrounding road was hit with a powerful blow sending debris flying into the air.
"I believe that we are under attack, just hang on tight," Cougar said with a slight curt of a grin. "See if you are a match for the alter of Radical Good Speed."
All Mimori could do was hang on for dear life as she was forced to succumb to an increase of speed, and a battle that she didn't want to be apart of. Who would attack them all of the sudden? She never thought that within the few minutes of coming out here she would be stuck in this situation. Mimori let out a scream as blow came into direct contact with the hood of the vehicle, sending it rolling a few times before it finally landed upside down.
Cougar let out a few dry coughs as to try and get the dust out of his lungs and instinctively looked over to see if Mimori was ok. She sat hanging unconscious with bruising and scratches to her arms and face. He let out an angry grunt as he got out from the wreck only to be knocked unconscious himself with a forceful blow to the head.
"Damn, I just keep on finding these HOLY member bastards everywhere around here now," said an irritated voice. "Why won't they ever just stay the hell away from here?"
"Hey did you get them?" a distant voice yelled.
"Yes, it's over so you can come out of hiding now Kimishima."
"I was not hiding, I was just letting you have your space to not be in your way," the said person retorted. "How many is that today Kazuma?"
"Like hell if I know, I don't keep track of how many I beat the shit out of."
"True, you were never one to be into any types of mathematics," Kimishima laughed.
"Shut up," snorted Kazuma. "Anyways I think we should get going, you know how Kanami gets if I'm gone for too long."
"It's amazing enough she puts up with you."
"What did you say?" Kazuma threatened with a raised fist.
"Oh nothing."
"Thought so."
As they were turning to leave Kimishima heard a slight noise coming from inside the alters vehicle.
"Hey did you hear that Kazuma?" Kimishima asked.
"I did," he replied. He slowly made his way to the vehicle reactivating his alter power just to be ready incase it was another HOLY member wanting to start up another fight. To his utter shock, he saw that it was Mimori. He quickly deactivated his alter and carefully unbuckled her at took her out of the car. Never would he have thought that she was in the car, if he would have known she was in there he wouldn't have attacked it. He couldn't just leave her there waiting for someone else to come by. There was a higher chance she could be picked up by other people in the Lost Grounds other than by HOLY members. He would just have to take her with him to Kanami. She had basic knowledge in first aid and would be able to help you.
"Lets go Kimishima," he said as he stood up caring Mimori bridal style.
"Huh? Why are you taking her along?" he questioned. Kazuma made no indication of answering as he just kept on walking to the vehicle that they had come in.
Kimishima just shrugged it off as he got into the drivers seat and drove off to the place where Kanami was waiting for them. Kazuma looks down solemnly down at Mimori's face and utters a silent apology as he fixates his gaze to the scenery around wondering what is he going to do now.
OOOOO I APOLOGIZE AGAIN FOR THE FOREVER WAIT!!!! So now Mimori is again in the company of Kazuma, but for how long? What will be her reaction when she regains consciousness? And how will Ryuho take to the news of her being missing???? Well I guess you're going to have to wait till next time…. Hope you like it!! R & R. Thanks!