(Seen from Misaka's perspektive)
Misaka was currently no longer in a lab, but on top of a rooftop that for some reason seemed familiar. Both her hands were held together with handcuffs that blocked her esper ability, so she really had no way to defend herself. Jenny was in the same position but she was right beside a really big computer looking machine. It was very early in the morning, and Misaka was really tired since she hadn't slept that much the last two days. Even so… she didn't feel all that tired from sleep loss, and it actually didn't matter all that much right now. Suddenly Misaka remembered why the rooftop they were on seemed so familiar. Oh yeah… that's right, Misaka thought. This rooftop sees familiar to you, right Railgun? Aiko asked, with a smile on his face. Misaka looked at him, with a tired but still annoyed expression. She didn't answer him. Hm, what's wrong? Don't you remember? Or is it the memories of the level 6 shift that you don't want to remember? Aiko asked, still with a smiled on his face. Misaka looked away again. Yes, that was the case actually. Misaka had for a long time now tried to forget what happened that day, but she couldn't stop feeling guilty for hurting both Touma, Kuroko and her sisters. Even Shokuhou and Gunha had got involved and badly hurt in that fight, so Misaka really didn't want to remember.
Aiko still looked at her. It's actually quite funny… You've been in the center of both the first and second level 6 shift experiment. I must say, it's pretty funny how it's you he city's chosen to use you to somehow create a level 6, Aiko said. Misaka glared at him. You should shut up. What's happened before is just a coincidence, and nothing more than that, Misaka said. If that's what you think, suit yourself, Aiko said, as he turned his attention back towards Academy city. It won't be long now… Aiko said, with a creepy smile and look in his eyes. Misaka looked worried at him. Please… please hurry and stop Aiko before he actually succeeds in making me he strongest in this city, Misaka thought, as she looked over at Jenny. I still don't get why she's here either… not much of what this guy says makes any sense to me, Misaka thought, as she looked back at Aiko. Please hurry… Misaka quietly said.
(Back to Touma)
So let me get this straight… You've done exactly what to him? Touma asked looking at Dark Matter. Well, for the fourth time, i just let his brain function normally again, but it was a bit to much for him, so his mind shut down completely, Shokuhou said. But i still don't get it… you're saying his brain wasn't functioning normally? Touma asked. See that's just the thing. Something was blocking the usual signals that allows him to control his own body and gives him his own free will. I've never actually seen anything like it, and when somebody was able to do that to a level 5, something bad is about to happen, Shokuhou said. They both began to walk down he hallways again in silence. Suddenly Touma broke their awkward moment: So do you and Misaka attend the same school? I mean, you're both wearing he Tokiwadai middle school uniform, but doesn't it get a little awkward when there are two level 5s in the same school? Touma asked. Well… Shokuhou said unable to answer. Me and Misaka don't go to he same class even though we're in the same year and we both are level 5s, Shokuhou said.
Because Misaka gets better grades than me she gets to get to the finest classes in our school! Shokuhou thought. Really? What's the reason for not putting the highest level espers in the same class? Touma asked. Don't ask me, Sokuhou lied, since she obviously knew the answer. Ok then, but it is pretty weird, Touma said. What about yourself? I only know of two people whose mind i can't read. Misaka's and magicians, since they've got spells specifically to block that kind of power, Shokuhou said. ! .You know of magic!? Touma said, in surprise. Yeah i do as a matter of fact and I've known about even longer than you, Kamijou Touma, Shokuhou said. You know my name? Touma asked. Of course, you seriously didn't think i'd try to stop Aiko without any information about who else are involved? Sokuhou asked. Well, when you put it that way, Touma said, looking up into he ceiling. So who are you exactly? Shokuhou asked. Me? Well there isn't that much unordinary about me. I live in a school dorm together with a friend, I'm broke and unable to get a job, get really low grades and often take remedial classes, Touma said. My, you sound like a really lucky guy, Shokuhou said. Don't even remind me… Touma said, thinking of what his rotten luck normally did to him. That still doesn't explain why I'm unable to read your mind, Shokuhou said, beginning to sound a bit suspicious.
Well that's actually a funny story. My right hand cancel out any supernatural ailty, let it be science or magic. That's probably also the reason why your telepathy ability doesn't work on me, Touma said looking at the level 5. Shokuhou looked interested at him. I heard there was an unbeatable boy with he power to cancel out any attack, who defeated Accelerator a little time ago. But i sure didn't think the rumors were true, Shokuhou said. You seem so positive I'm saying he truth. Normally whenever I say this, people think i'm lying, so what makes you so sure I'm not just making it all up? Touma asked. Think you idiot. If i can't use my powers on you, it must mean you're telling he truth. Of course, unless you're a really powerful level 4 electromaster, Shokuhou said, looking suspicious at the boy. Sorry, I'm just ordinary level 0, Touma said. Well too bad… i had hoped Misaka would find a powerful boyfriend so they would get known for he strongest pair in Academy city, Shokuhou said. ! .Hey, I'm not her boyfriend. We just met a short time ago and i helped her out, that's all, Touma said, calmly. Sure, whatever you say, Shokuhou said, not sounding convinced. Hh… this is just my luck, Touma muttered, so quiet Shokuhou couldn't hear it.
(Seen from Kuroko's perspektive)
Kuroko breathed heavily, as she stood up against a wall. Getting away from the level 4 and level 5 without getting noticed was harder than she expected. I just have to believe that Accelerator can take her down… Kuroko thought, as she suddenly felt a strong pain in her left arm. She put her other hand on it, trying to narrow the pain down. Ugh, i don't have time for this! Kuroko thought, as she pulled up her phone, trying to ignore he pain in her arm. She called Uriharu. Uriharu, I've just gotten information that sissy is no longer here, could you try to pinpoint her location? Kuroko asked. To her surprise, Kuroko only heard a little sniff and Uriharu sounded like she had just been crying. Is everything alright? Kuroko asked. Shirai… it's that girl Haia, Uriharu said. ! .What's with her? Kuroko asked. She… she's gone! I'm sorry! Dark Matter came and fought her. There was nothing me and Saten could do except watch! Uriharu said, as she began to cry a little again. Wait! Dark Matter was by you? Are you alright!? Kuroko asked, surprised of he sudden news.
Yeah, we're fine. But Haia… Uriharu said, not finishing her sentence. I understand, but none of us blame you for that. Please Uriharu, we need you right now, Kuroko said. There was one big sniff in he other end. Ok, i'll do my best, Uriharu asked, as she stopped her crying. Give me a second, Uriharu said, as she went quiet. ! . Wait what's that!? She suddenly yelled. What? Kuroko asked, pretty calm. Over in school district 7, there a larger gathering om AIM defusion fields on top of one of he buildings! Uriharu yelled. You think it's sissy!? Kuroko asked. It's possible, but if that's he case it must mean the experiment has already begun! Uriharu yelled. ! .Thanks Uriharu, send me the locations and i'll be there in a couple minutes, Kuroko thought, ending the call. She immediately began to run to he nearest exit. This was just a waste of time! Kuroko thought, as she suddenly took out her phone again. She called Koneri. Shirai? Have you found anyth- Koneri! Kuroko said, cutting her off. Listen! Sissy isn't here! This is just a decoy, Sissy is really in school district 7! Kuroko yelled. A decoy? Koneri asked, a bit shocked. Yeah, and we are running out of time! Kuroko yelled.
Ok then, you head towards he location and i tell Anti-skill, Koneri said. I'm on it! Kuroko said ending their call. Kuroko then a second later found the exit and left. But as soon as she got outside, a huge pain hit her in he stomach, making her fall to he ground. Ugh…. that kick must've done more damage than i thought… Kuroko thought, in pain, she tried to stand up again, but suddenly a voice interrupted. Stop! It said. Kuroko turned around, to see a girl running towards her. Who are you? Kuroko asked, when she saw he girl. I'm Jacelynn Chiaki. I'm with Anti-skill, the girl said. She had long black hair and dark blue eyes. To Kuroko's surprise, she didn't wear the Anti-skill uniform, but just an armband with the Anti-skill logo on it. She wore a school uniform, but from which school, Kuroko didn't know. You're obviously hurt you fool! In Anti-skill we learn not to go out into the field unless we are 100% prepared for battle, Jacelynn said. I know that, but i can't just stand here and do nothing! Kuroko said. Well you're only gonna make it worse by fighting like that! Jacelynn said, as she suddenly disappeared and then appeared beside Kuroko again. You're a teleporter? Kuroko asked. Yeah, I'm a level 4. That's the reason i was chosen as the leader of a little group, but we split up to search a larger area, Jacelynn said, a bit serious. You obviously need medical care, i know a good doctor not to far away, she said. I don't have time! Kuroko said, as she was about to run away.
Unfortunately, Jacelynn was quick and grabbed Kuroko by the arm. Where do you think you're going? She asked, a bit harsh. I know where Sissy really is! Kuroko yelled, as she pulled her hand out of Jacelynn's grip, but instantly regretted it as she felt the pain coming back into it. Kuroko, once again put her other hand on her arm in pain. Wait, you've found out where the Railgun is? Jacelynn asked, a bit surprised. Yes, and i need to go save her! Kuroko said, as he pain in her arm stronger. No way, not with those injuries, Jacelynn said, as she walked up beside her. I have to, Kuroko said, about to leave again, but he pain stopped her. Aren't there anybody else who can go? Jacelynn asked, realising Kuroko and Misaka were friends. Kuroko looked down into the ground. She would hate asking Touma to take care of Misaka… again. But deep inside she knew Jacelynn was right. She was a Judgement officer, so of course she had learned to not put herself in danger when she was hurt. But this was different… this time it was about Misaka, and not only that, the whole city was at stake here, unless Kuroko saved her. At last she made up her mind…
(Seen from Accelerators perspektive)
Well, that was over quicker than i thought, Accelerator said, as the turned around from the bloody corpse. Akari's body was completely beaten up and really bloody. Her clothes were torn apart, and she looked completely emotionless. She wasn't strong at all. What a disappointment, here i had hoped i would actually meet someone worth fighting, Accelerator thought, as he sighed. Suddenly his phone rang. Accelerator picked it up. What is it? He asked, a bit annoyed. Well we've found the real location, of Aiko's experiment, Yomakawa said. Tch, i thought something suspicious was going on, since all the hallways were empty… Accelerator thought. Where is that troublemaker? Accelerator asked, a bit annoyed. In a building in school district 7. It's actually pretty well hidden on a rooftop, but you need to hurry before to experiment can actually be set off, Yomakawa said, in a serious voice. Yeah, i'll come in some time, but first there's something i have to see, Accelerator said. Hold on! We need you to- Yomakawa said, but Accelerator ended the call before she could finish. He then put his phone back into his pocket. He then looked down the sewers. If there really isn't anything here, why would they put up someone to protect the facility? I still don't know this Aiko guy's motive's, but, i know he is definitely hiding something big, and i'm gonna find out what, Accelerator thought, as the began to walk down the hallways.
(Back to Touma)
Both Touma and Shokuhou walked down he hallways in silence. None of them had said anything since their discussion about Touma being Misaka's boyfriend. It was kind of awkward, but none of them could come up with anything to talk about. Suddenly, as Touma was about to say something, his phone rang. Shokuhou looked at him, as he picked up. He didn't know he number, but in case it was Aiko again, Touma picked up. Hello? Touma said. Kamijou… a familiar voice said. Shirai? Touma asked, surprised to hear his crazy teleporter friends voice. I've found Sissy… she said with a sad voice. ! .Really? Where are you!? Touma asked, sounding desperate to find Misaka. No… you don't understand. I've found out where she is, but i'm unfortunately unable to go there myself, Kuroko said. ! .What do you mean? You're not hurt are you!? Touma yelled. That's not important, you just have to go there, Kuroko said. Please answer me Shirai! Are you hurt badly!? For what reason would you ask me to save Misaka, without you!? Touma yelled. You think i want to!? Kuroko suddenly yelled, sounding broken.
Touma was surprised by Kuroko's sudden break down. Please… save Sissy, i can't do it! I'm just not powerful enough! Kuroko yelled, sounding like she was about to cry. Touma suddenly got a very serious expression on his face. Of course, just tell me where she is, Touma said. She's in school district 7, on a rooftop. Here i'll send you the coordinations, and the name of the building, Kuroko said, as Touma suddenly received a then, but promise me one thing Shirai… Touma said. ? . Kuroko was confused, and still sounded sad. Promise me you'll be there to help me save Mikoto as soon as you can. You're her best friend, so you just need to help her out this time. And trust me… you're not weak at all, Touma said, as the clenched his fists. Kuroko sniffed, but was completely silent. Shirai, you have to promise me that, got it? Touma asked, serious. Kuroko sniffed again before she answered. Yeah… don't worry, i will, Kuroko said, sounding a bit more cheered up. And then their conversation ended.
Touma looked at Shokuhou. What's wrong? The telepath asked. Looks like Misaka's really somewhere else, and this place just was a waste of time, Touma said, sounding serious. Ok then, but where is Misaka then? Shokuhou asked, pretty calm. Oh, right! Touma said, as the opened his phone again. ! . Wait… this building. It's he same as the last time Misaka was under that level 6 shift thing. That Aiko bastard! I won't allow him to do that to Misaka! He thought, as he looked up with a serious expression. Let's go, Touma said, beginning to run. Hold on! You already know where it is? Shokuhou asked. Yeah come on! Touma yelled. Wait! Shokuhou yelled, as she began to slowly run after Touma. Man… I'm… not….in…. shape for this! Shokuhou yelled, as she breathed heavily, and ran about ten meters behind Touma, and eventually, he was out of sigh for her.
(Seen from Jenny's perspektive)
Jenny still felt powerless, and helpless. She and Misaka were both trapped, and in the same helpless sichuation. Suddenly a guard came running. Sir! Our location has been discovered, and both Anti-skill, and Judgement are on their way! He guard yelled. Aiko looked surprised at him, but still smiled. Damn that Akari… Aiko said still smiling. Sir! They are coming this way, and there are a lot of them! The guard said. Hh, Aiko sighed. Take all of our men except two. Tell them to stay here, and you can even use our "Surprise" on them if it's necessary, Aiko said. Yes sir! The guard said, as he ran down the stairs again. Aiko looked after him for a couple seconds, and then turned around again. Jenny stared at him, as Misaka suddenly talked. So, what's this "Surprise" you planned to take care of Anti-skill and Judgement? Misaka asked, sounding harsh. Hm? Oh that. It's just a little something i prepared, in case the experiment would ever get discovered by the public. But if i were you, i'd worry much more about what's about to happen to you, more than what happens to those stupid enough to interfere. Aiko said. Misaka looked more intently at him, with a little sweat on her face.
They'll save me. And if not that, they'll stop this absurd experiment of yours, Misaka said, calmly. Tch, i don't think so. Even if they did find a way, to stop the remote from working, you would still be under the control of me. Even if they got all the way up here, there would be nobody powerful enough to take you on, not even another level 5. Don't you get it? Nobody's gonna come, except some friends of yours. Creating such a powerful esper is the whole point of this city, so it doesn't even need to stand anymore, as soon as it's done, Aiko said. As he said that, Misaka thought back to Terristina, who had used the runaway abilities of he children, to try making Haraway into a level 6. You know, you sound just like somebody i once fought, Misaka said, pretty harsh. Maybe… there's a lot of people who've said that through time, so it doesn't surprise me you've met one of them, Aiko said. Then there was silence again. I can't believe it's really come to this… Jenny thought looking down. Four years ago, i was just a careless little kid… and i was actually happy together with Ahmya. But now… Aiko's changed everything now. And i might not even stay alive for much longer, Jenny thought, as she closed her eyes. She thought back to when Dark Matter, had made some dark matter look like Ahmya, and made it fight her. It just looked so much like you… but, would you really be mad at me for being to pathetic? Jenny thought, as she once again opened her eyes. The sun made a beautiful orange light, that covered Academy city. The view was even amazing from up there, but it seemed evil through Jenny's eyes. Suddenly, Aiko spoke again: Let the experiment begin, the said, with a creepy smile.