(Seen from Kuroko's perspective)
What?! Kuroko yelled, as she stared worried at Saten. Her clothes was a little dirty, and her hair was a little messy. Saten had just told Kuroko everything that had just happened. Is she alright!? Kuroko asked worriedly again. I don't know… the doctors said it isn't that bad, Saten said, looking sadly into the ground. Kuroko looked sad at her, and then clenched her fist. But what does this mean? Her suddenly getting kidnapped again, and then Uriharu getting zapped by that weird thing, Kuroko asked, looking at Saten who didn't answer. Kuroko looked away as well. I thought it was finally over… Saten suddenly said. Kuroko looked at her. I thought Aiko had finally been stopped, and all of this would be over, but now…. Uriharu, she said, as some tears appeared in her eyes. Kuroko looked worried at her. Her injuries were merely even beginning to heal, and now all of this was happening. What's going on? Kuroko thought, looking out of the window into the clear blue sky.
(Seen from Misaka's perspective)
It was all still very dark. Misaka was sleeping again, and again she felt like blood was rising to her head. Suddenly, pictures appeared before her eyes. For a very short time, she felt like she could see something. A room…. pretty dark, but was lit up by the same lights as in a back alley. She saw something… tubes. Big tubes with orange liquid inside of them. Everything went black for a second again. Then another picture popped up. She saw something inside of the tubes… is that… people? Misaka thought, as the picture got sharper. She saw a little girl with brown hair, floating inside of the tube. Misaka's heart began to beat faster, but she didn't know why. Everything went black again, and for a second, all she could hear was her own heartbeat. Then.. another picture popped up, one that made her heart beat even faster than it already did. A man… dark green hair, and a scar over his eye. Aiko… Misaka thought, as things went black again, but this time, not even for a second. The next thing Misaka saw was Aiko's crazy smile, as she suddenly felt extreme pain throughout her entire body. Then…. nothing. Everything went black again. Misaka slowly opened her eyes. She felt completely exhausted, even though she had just woken up, after sleeping for four hours. It was very bright, as a lot of sunshine burned through the window in her hospital room. Another dream… Misaka thought, sighing in relief. I've been having such dreams a lot lately.. they just feel so real, Misaka thought, looking out of the window, as she sighed again.
(Seen from Jenny's perspective)
Jenny felt useless. She wasn't unconscious, but still pretended to be. There wasn't much she could do with her injuries, and the robot carrying her was way stronger than she was at the moment. The robot was three times as big as a powered suit. The robot that was carrying her and Last order was the same from the time seventh mist had gotten attacked. She knew who was doing this… and she also knew where the robot was taking her. Aiko… you've just waited for me to be defenceless, Jenny thought, slightly opening her eyes. She could see the ground, but she was too tired to try to figure out precisely where she was going, she didn't even for how long she had been like that. She still felt blood running to her head from hanging upside down, and she just closed her eyes again. It suddenly got colder. We've just entered a back alley, Jenny thought, as she heard a metal door open. She opened her eyes a little bit, but instantly opened them completely
She was in something that looked like a huge garage, with a lot more of those robots. She stared at the huge room, as the robot holding them suddenly moved. The arm like things that were holding them put on some anti-ability handcuffs on both of them, and a second later, some guards came through a door and picked both of them up. Jenny didn't say anything. She knew she couldn't do anything right now, and that there was nothing to do except letting go, and just letting things happen. They were both taken down a hallway, and into a dark room. Jenny's vision was still blurry as blood started to run to her head. Suddenly she heard a voice beside her. Where are we? Asks Misaka Misaka, as she wakes up, Last order said, as she slowly opened her eyes. Jenny didn't even look at her. We're at Aiko's hideout, i presume, Jenny said, sounding sad. Last order blinked a couple times. Who's hideout? She asked. Jenny still didn't look at her. Well… to say it short, he's a bad man, Jenny said, as he door suddenly slided open. Aw come on Haia, i thought you'd talk at least a little better about your old friend, a familiar voice said. Tch! Aiko… Jenny said, looking at the door as the familiar man walked in. Last order looked at both of them. Do you guys know each other? Asks Misaka Misaka, obviously knowing the answer, Last order said.
Aiko smiled and looked at her. Last order. The control tower of the Misaka-network, I must say, it's quiet was quiet convenient for you to to show up at a time like this, Aiko said. Uh? Last order stared confused at him. What do you want from us? Can't you simply just accept that the experiment failed? Jenny asked, looking harshly at him. Hm, you think it's over? Aiko said, as the bended down to the two girls hight. You might think you've won, but you know nothing… the real experiment, has only just begun, Aiko said, as something began to come up from the floor, in the other end of the room. ! . What is that? Jenny asked with a shaking voice. 12 tubes with orange liquid inside of them rose up from the floor. ! . Jenny stared at one of he tubes as tears began to form in her eyes. But that's… impossible, Jenny thought, as she began to shake. Last order looked worried at her. What's wrong? Who are those people? Asks Misaka Misaka worried about her friends reaction to seeing them, Last order said. Jenny however didn't answer her. No way… she's actually alive… I thought it was a dream… Jenny thought, thinking back to he first time she defeated Aiko. I've already told you I can't do anything… you need solve this on your own…. but even so, I believe 100 percent you can do it big sister! She said, with a childish sounding voice, and a giggle.
Aiko looked satisfied at her. You seem surprised, but I guess it's no wonder. After all… it's been four years since you two have met, Aiko said, staring at Ahmya floating in the tupe. But how!? She's dead! I saw…. I saw you kill her! Jenny said, beginning to lose it. Aiko smiled and stood up. I guess i should explain myself. You see… all of these people are the ones who share he same fate as your sister, Aiko said. ! . Jenny stared at him unable to say anything. Last order just stared at both of them. Even though you've seen my work in action, you have no idea why. Am I right? Aiko asked, looking at the two girls. Jenny didn't answer, but instead clenched her fists. Aiko looked away again. You see… whenever people's minds are pushed way past their limits, and their body's self destruct, a little piece of them still remains, Aiko said. What do you mean? Jenny asked, a little more calm. Of course their AIM fields are saved into a program, which i like to call, The AIM regenerator. You see, whenever all that's left of a person is their minds, it's like having in infinite source of AIM fields, Aiko said, walking closer to the tubes.
Infinite source of AIM fields? Jenny asked. Yes, in the program, their minds get through a filter which takes out the person's personal reality. With just 12 personal realities, I'm able to create something which we scientists refer to as, a runaway state. Their personal realities basically keep on creating AIM fields in order to not disappear completely, Aiko said. Jenny clenched her fists even harder. But that still doesn't explain any of this. Why is she right there if i saw her explode!? Jenny yelled. Aiko smiled… You see, that is my latest creation. I call it… The system, Aiko said, touching Ahmya's tube. ! . Hold on I've heard about that, says Misaka Misaka remembering the information the scientists gave her, Last order said. Oh, as expected you already know about it, Aiko said, turning around again. You see, after a person's body self destruct, a part of them is always left behind. What you see there is nothing but some artificial bodies, made out of protein and chemicals, just like Last order, Aiko said. ! .So they're clones then? Jenny asked, trying not to tear up again from disappointment. You could say that… whenever a body has been made, all there's left to do is implant their mind into their own bodies again, and it's basically the same as as a resurrection, Aiko said completely calm. But… there is one issue though, Aiko said. What? Jenny asked a bit harsh. Even with the right chemicals and DNA it's impossible to keep their bodies alive for a longer time, Aiko said.
Jenny still clenched her fists. But why? Why go through he trouble of killing somebody if you're just gonna resurrect them again!? Jenny asked, trying not to cry. Aiko looked at her. Think about it. Whenever their minds are being restored, their AIM fields keep on generating and regenerating. So, what do you think if somebody like that were to actually exist? Aiko asked. ! . Both of he girls stare at him. All espers constantly emit AIM fields, even without realising it. Even still… whenever an epspers mind gets pushed to its limits, it becomes impossible for that esper to use their ability. However.. if somebody who's minds was able to emit AIM fields, regardless of how far their minds have been pushed, that person would have an ability that never would run out, Aiko said. ! . Then how come they're here!? Why'd you go through all he trouble with the experiment if you could've just used them!? Jenny asked. As I told you before, there's a problems with keeping such strong minds going, and therefore, they can't even move, hear, smell, see or taste anything as they are right now. Having them fight would simply be impossibly, so instead… i put them back into their runaway state in order to get some of the infinite AIM fields they constantly emit, Aiko said.
And that's how you made Misaka's ability stronger… Jenny said, staring at him. Indeed. If it hadn't been for you, i might've actually succeeded in destroying the city. How unfortunate that things turned out differently. After the experiment failed I got back and realised something. I linked their minds too all the security cameras, programs and basically every electrical device or system using the data i gathered during the experiment. The systems everywhere… they know everything, because the city is using this much electricity to keep their esper evolving technology going, Aiko said, looking at the tubes again. That's what the system is, Aiko said, staring at Ahmya. So that's the reason the scientists told me to watch out for intruders, who might've been hacking into the Misaka-network, says Misaka Misaka finally realising what she didn't understand before, Last order said. Aiko smiled. Now… the only question is: What Am I gonna do with this power? Aiko asked, as the smiled and looked at both of them.
You've probably already realised this, but ever since the experiment, your power has been linked together with the Railgun's mind, since nothing has been done to change that, Aiko said. So what? Jenny asked, beginning to get a little nervous again. Aiko closed his eyes. To understand this any further, I'll need to tell you he truth about your family, Aiko said. ! . What truth? Jenny asked, with a little unsure voice again. Th real reason your parents decided to join up with me, and why your brother came to the city in the first place, Aiko said, as he turned around again.
(9 years ago)
Kotatsu! A certain blonde woman yelled, as she ran into the living room. Musumi? Is something wrong? The man asked, as he looked up. Mom? Is something wrong? A certain little boy asked. His hair was long and a dirty blonde color. He wore a blue hoodie with a check like design on it over his black t-shirt, and had white pants and blue sneakers. He blonde woman known as Musumi had a big smile on her face. Kotatsu…. you won't believe this, but… I'm pregnant, she said as tears appeared in her eyes. The little boys eyes got big, just like the man by he name Kototsu, who also got tears in his eyes. A second later, Kotatsu got up from his seat and ran over to Musumi. We're having another child! He said in joy, as the little boy also ran over and hugged both of his parents. I'm going to be a big brother! He yelled as he began to laugh. The entire family hugged, and cried of joy. And so it began… he family began to prepare to have a baby, but one day… something happened… Kakine walked down the streets having just bought some clothes for the baby. He smiled, looking at he cute little pink outfit that he had bought. I'm so excited! The thought. A month had already passed, but even still, Kakine couldn't wait to meet his little sister. Unfortunately, Kakine got caught up in his own thoughts, and didn't see where the was walking. Suddenly, he bumped into somebody and fell backwards, so he little outfit fell out of the back. Damn it… Sorry, Kakine said, picking up reaching out to pick up he outfit again, as the felt a hand on his shoulder.
Uh? Kakine looked up and saw a big man in a black leather jacket with sunglasses on, not looking very happy. Crap! It's one of those guys from one of those violent gangs, my moms been warning me about lately, Kakine thought, staring at him. Who do you think you are kid? Bumping into people like that? He asked pulling Kakine in his collar so the struggle to breathe. I said… I'm sorry… Kakine said as good as he could. the man however didn't seem to care. Suddenly, three more guys, all wearing sunglasses and black leather jackets came. What you got there boss? One of them asked. This brat just bumped into me. I thought i was gonna teach him a lesson, the leader said not taking his eyes of Kakine. Kakine looked back at him, but still struggled to breathe. Suddenly, he leader threw him across the floor, making him bump into a wall. Kakine coughed as he finally got his breath back, but didn't have time to move as one of them punched him in the stomach making him cough even more, and then took him by the neck and pushed him up against the wall, once again making him struggle to breathe. Please… Kakine whispered, but he men didn't listen. You think we'll go easy on you just because you're a kid? Another one of them said punching him again. Kakine coughed again, as his vision started to get blurry. Is this it? Kakine thought, as the received another punch in the stomach. Suddenly he saw one of the men bending down, and picking something up.
What's this? He asked, as he picked up the little pink dress kakine just had bought up. Boss? He asked. Tch, this kid had it, he said, looking at Kakine. It's… for my sister… he said with what was left of his voice, hoping he men would give him mercy. They didn't, actually they began to laugh. Oh, so if this dress is so important to you, then I guess you wouldn't like if I did THIS! He man said, as he ripped the dress apart. No! Kakine yelled, trying to kick his way free. He bit, spitted and kicked but nothing worked. Tears began to appear in his eyes. That dress was suppose to be the first dress she was gonna wear… Kakine thought, looking at the destroyed dress. The thought back to what his mom had said. Kakine? Why don't you pick a dress that you think would fit your little sister. As the big brother, I'm sure she is gonna love you being the one to pick which one it should be. Kakine couldn't hold his tears back. She entrusted me with buying a dress for my sister… I failed. If i can't even protect myself against these men, how do I ever think I'll be able to protect her? Kakine thought. He men were still laughing. Another one of them was about to punch him. Everything went in slow motion. How did this happen? Why am I such a useless big brother? Kakine thought, sounding like the had already given up, as he man's fist reached his body
However, instead of hitting him, and causing Kakine pain, something else happened. The man's fist went right through Kakines body, which for some reason seemed like it was made out of liquid. Kakine slowly opened his eyes, and saw the mans surprised expression. No way… Don't tell me… Boss? What' going on!? The man asked the man. The other man didn't answer, and looked just as surprised as the man who had just failed to punch Kakine. Hey kid, what's going on? He asked. Kakine couldn't answer. He stared terrified at his own body. What's going on here!? Kakine thought, as his heart began to beat faster and faster. Hold on boss, I think I've heard of this. Yeah, it's something called, esper powers, he must be from Academy city! He yelled. Academy city? What are they talking about? What is this? Kakine thought. His heart began to beat extremely fast, and his eyes began to twitch out of fear. The man began to lose his grip as Kakine's neck, making him fall on his butt, as he man also pulled his hand out of Kakine's stomach. Gross, my hands covered in this stuff, the man said. Kakine didn't listen to any of what he men might've said. The didn't understand anything. The looked at his shaking hands. They were also beginning to melt, like his stomach, and he rest of his body.
What's going on!? Kakine thought, as his body began to form itself into some grey liquid. Help… me! Kakine said, right before his body was completely gone. The men didn't. They all just stood there, and watched like they were paralyzed, as Kakine's body reformed itself. Now, all there was left was a pile of liquid. What… happened? One of the men asked. Before any of them got to answer, the liquid suddenly started to move on it's own. The men couldn't do anything beside staring, as the liquid reached the man who had punched Kakine. All he men stared terrified at him, as his body began to melt away just like Kakine's. The man stared back at all of his comrades, as the last of him formed into liquid. All he men stared at what just had happened. No way… Let's get out of here! One of the men yelled, as they all turned around and ran as fast as they could. A second after they were gone, he liquid began to form itself into a body again, and there Kakine was again, as if nothing had happened. Kakine stared into the air as with a terrified look on his face. No way… I just… killed him, Kakine thought, as the threw up on the street.