You sure you're alright? Saten asked with a worried voice. Yeah, don't worry. The doctors said the electricity wasn't strong, so I'll be out soon, Uriharu said, with her usual sweet voice. Ok then, see you later, Saten said, ending their conversation. After she closed her phone, she gave out a big sigh. What am I supposed to do? It's not like i can do much with y level of ability… Saten thought, tightening her grip around the phone. Ever since this whole mess startet, I've just felt so helpless. I couldn't even protect Uriharu from that weird thing earlier, Saten thought, putting her phone back into her pocket and began to walk. The streets were busy like usual, pretending nothing had happened, even though half of the district had gotten destroyed. Saten knew people were starting to fear her good friend, especially now… She walked down the streets, letting her fingers cross every single building she passed by. She wanted to do something...she really did, but in her sichuation, what could she possibly hope to accomplish? ? . Suddenly, she heard a weird noise and stopped for a second. She looked around. What was that sound just now? She thought. Suddenly, she felt somebody pulling her in her arm, forcing her into a back alley. A hand was placed over her mouth before she could let out any sound, and she was taken around the corner, and thrown into a wall.

Gah- Saten lost all her air as she hit the wall and landed on her knees. She looked up, and saw five men surrounding her, all looking like he back alley thugs she knew way to well. She looked scared up at them, knowing she couldn't just call for help. You really sure that's her? One of he thugs asked another. Positive. I saw her in that experiment just now, the thug answered. Saten was still confused. What are they talking about? Who are these guys? Saten thought, worried of what was about to happen. They all nodded to each other, as one of them slowly walked towards Saten. Saten nervously backed back, until she hit the wall. Crap! She thought, looking up at the thug. The was only about a meter away from her when he stopped. Please! You need to help us… Mikoto Misaka, the thug said. Saten blinked two times, as if she hadn't understood what the thug just had said. Eh!? No hold on, you have he wrong person! Saten said, trying to explain as quickly as she could. Uh? The thugs looked confused at her. Misaka's my friend, I'm just a level 0, Saten said. Oh...I see, the thug said, turning around, obviously embarrassed of his actions.

Saten slowly stood up and wiped dirt of her skirt. He same thug from before turned around and walked over to her again. You sure your name isn't Mikoto Misaka? He asked, hoping she was mistaken. Yeah, she's my good friend I met last year, Saten explained. Okay then… well, then please let me apologize for my misunderstanding, the thug said, as they all began to walk away. Saten looked at them, as something suddenly hit her. Hold on! Why would you want Misaka's help in the first place? Saten asked. The thugs stopped and turned around again. The leader sighed and walked closer to Saten again. I guess i owe you an explanation… He said. The looked back at the other two thugs and nodded to them. They nodded back and turned around and walked away. The leader didn't move until they were gone. Come, he said beginning to walk without waiting for Saten to respond. Uh? Where to? Saten asked, looking confused at he leader, as he walked past her. I'll explain everything, but not here, he said, still not stopping. Saten was curious and followed. Turned out they were just going to the park, and sat down on a bench. It was just then Saten realised the boy didn't look much older than her.

! . Hold on! If some of my friends see us, they'll think we're on a date! Saten thought, nervously looking into the air. Junko, he suddenly said, catching Saten attention again. She stared confused at him. What? She asked. Junko Tamiko. That's my name, he said, looking Saten into her eyes, almost choking her. ! . Those eyes… I've never seen such blue eyes before! Saten thought. Now that she thought about it, Junko was a very odd boy. He wore a purple and black, which was open revealing a white T-shirt with a v-like thing on it. He had light blue jeans and black sneakers, and there was a pretty big scar on his left chin, and messy blonde hair. Now that she was getting a better look at him, she realised the didn't look like an ordinary thug, yet still there was feeling about him that seemed very familiar… like when she got attacked by thugs, or something like that. I'm Ruiko Saten, Saten said after a little while. Saten huh? Nice to meet you, he said looking her into her eyes. Those eyes… For some reason, Saten just couldn't look away from them. Junko realised she was staring her in the eyes and smiled. People seem to have that reaction when looking me into the eyes… Junko said, looking into the sky. Saten stared at him and looked away. Well… they're really pretty, she said, realising what she had just said. ! . Oops! I didn't mean like- It's not like I.. I, Saten said, as something weird happened. Her heart began to beat fast and she felt her cheeks turned warm.

What's going on? She thought. Ha ha ha ha! Junko laughed like he had just seen he world's funniest movie, making Saten look at him. When he was finally done laughing he looked back at her. Sorry, It's just… that one was new, he said smiling. Saten looked away of embarrassment. There was a couple seconds of embarrassment, as Saten suddenly remembered the reason they were sitting there in he first place. Why are you looking for Misaka? Saten asked. The smile on Junko's face died away. Oh yeah... he said, sounding sad. Saten didn't like it at all. Those blue eyes lost their spark as soon as they turned sad… it didn't look right….Such a beautiful thing shouldn't be like that! Saten looked worried at him, as he again turned his attention to her. Two days ago… It all happened to quick. You see, I own a research facility in district 13… or… owned, he said. ? . Who would you say that? Saten asked worried. Junko was silent for a couple seconds… Hh, the truth is.. somebody hacked us, and stole all of our data, Junko said. ! . Hold on! Could it be?... It seems as if for some strange reason, somebody's also using the same hacking program as us. That might cause a breakdown if i'm not careful, the black haired Judgement officer said. Really? But who else would try to hack into the security cameras, except other judgement branches? Kuroko asked.

But why would they hack you? Saten asked. Junko shook his head. No idea… I was just investigating some rumor about something called "the system", Junko said, looking Saten into the eyes again. Her heart began to pound quicker as she looked him deep into his eyes for a couple second of silence. The system? What's that? Saten asked, really trying to focus on their conversation. She shook her head without him seeing, and then looked more intensly at him. Well… All I know is that they're everywhere… see everything, and that nothing can be done to stopped it, Junko said, beginning to sound a little relaxed again. Really? Saten asked. I haven't heard about that rumor at all! She thought. Yeah… He answered looking away again. Saten however didn't look away from Junko. That's cool and all, but it still doesn't explain why you would need Misaka's help, Saten said. Yeah… that's because of what happened next, Junko said, sounding serious again.

Saten looked interested at him. Something about him just made her want to listen to him forever and ever… Ugh! What was she thinking!? This guy was obviously in trouble and needed her friends' help. The least she could do was listen to his problems. She still didn't take her eyes off of him. Well… after we were hacked, a video started playing on all of our screens. It was sound only though… so we couldn't see who were sending the video. They told us to forget everything we knew and never mention this to anyone. At first, we all thought it was just a prank, but then… He looked sad into the ground and clenched his fists. Then… when we told them we wouldn't, they said, they'd come for us, Junko said. ! . Come for you in what way? Saten nervously asked. Junko looked her seriously into the eyes, and immediately she understood. No… You don't mean? She asked. Yes… everybody in he lab were killed… all… all except for us three, Junko said. ! . Saten stared at him with concern. You're serious? But how could the city allow such a thing? She asked, finally looking away, also clenching her fists. It's unbelievable… but it's the truth… Junko said, leaning back in he seat. Then… what do you do now? Saten asked. Junko was silent, making Saten look at him again. Hhh, don't worry about us… we're hiding, but we'll be alright, he said, finally smiling again.

Saten looked worried away again. Then… why would you need Misaka's help? Saten asked, not looking at him. Junko still smiled for some reason as he was the one to look at Saten. Well… We've heard that she just recently got stronger… and that's the reason only she can help us. The message also said, that if we somehow managed to shut down all electricity in school district 5, we'd get a hint of where they are… and, then they might even spare our lives, Junko said. Saten clenched her fists together even harder. But why? Why would shutting down all the electricity in district 5 help you? Why would they spare you? You said it yourself… they said you know to much about this system thing, Saten said, sounding like she was about to cry. However… right as Saten had finished talking, she felt a warm hand on her shoulder, and looked up at Junko's smiling face. Don't worry Saten. I Don't know their reasons… As much as a I know it could all just be a trick… but we don't have many options. That's why… we're seeking her. Do not worry. We don't want to cause your friend any harm in any way, nor do we expect for her to even help us, but… It's all gonna be alright… In he end, everything will be… He said smiling, while looking her into the eyes. Saten felt the same warmth from before coming back into her cheeks, as her heart began to beat faster and faster. She felt nervous… yet still relieved at the same time. What was this feeling!? Was she getting sick or something?

Then…. Silence. Junko had his hands together, while looking into the ground, and Saten stared into the ground as well. After about a minutes, Junko stood up again with a smile on his face. Well… Nothing to do about it now! The said, sounding very enthusiastic. Saten looked surprised at him, as he turned his attention to her again. The placed one of his hands on Saten's head, really surprising her. Thanks for listening Saten, Junko said with a smile. They just stood like that for a second, Saten staring into his beautiful blue eyes, before Junko let go, and walked away without another word. Saten stared after him, still not saying anything. Somehow.. she kinda wished he hadn't left, and had stayed with her. She placed one of her hands on her fast pounding heart, and took a deep breath. Why was she suddenly acting so strange?

(Two hours later)

Anti-skill called earlier. They said they still didn't have the results from the description you gave them. Seems like it'll be another week or so before we'll know what that weird thing was- Saten, are you even listening? Uriharu's voice asked. Huh? Well.. kinda, Saten said, staring into the air. It isn't her fault, she just couldn't stop thinking of Junko. His last words were still playing through her: Thanks for listening Saten. She still didn't know why. She just couldn't get him out of her head! Hhh, this isn't like you Saten. Did anything happen? Uriharu asked with a worried voice. Hm? No, nothing happened, Saten lied. Uriharu was silent for a couple seconds. Hhh, okay then. See you tomorrow, Uriharu said, as their call ended. Saten sighed as she took the phone away from her ear, and looked at it. She had just lied to Uriharu. Why? Why would she lie about meeting a boy with such a big problem? Uriharu could've told Misaka, and then she could've helped as soon as she got discharged. Saten closed her eyes and turned off her phone. All students, please return home to your dorms. A voice said over some speakers. Hh, Saten sighed before she stood up, and began walking. After about ten minutes she stopped and looked at a back alley. If she remembered correctly, this was a shortcut to school district 7. Saten took a turn and entered the alley. Luckily it was empty. All the thugs must've already went out on the main streets by now, Saten thought with a relieve.

She stopped and peeked around the corner. Empty. Good. She continued. Right as she was about to take one last turn, she heard something. Gunshots… why would anybody fire a gun? Saten thought worried. She walked towards to sound of he gunshots with her phone in her hands. Right as she was about to decide whether to go left or right, she felt something vibrate in her pocket, and took out her phone. She looked at the number: Unknown number. ? . Why would anybody call me now? Saten thought, pressing the answer button. Hello, this is Saten, Saten said. Saten? This is Junko. Where are you right now? He asked. In district seven in a back alley- Wait, how'd you get my number? Saten asked. I'll explain later. But can you hear gunshots from where you are? Junko asked. ! . Yeah, i actually just heard some and was about to investigate, Saten said. Good, then I need you to report to Anti-skill, that somebody from an organisation called S.E.A.R.C.H are attacking me and have killed another one of my friends, Junko said. ! . Those guys found you!? Why can't you just contact Anti-skill yourself!? Saten asked, sounding worried.

Her heart was beginning to beat faster and faster again. She didn't like this at all. My phone is connected to my friends ability, which is telepathy, so it can only reach within a certain distance. We did this so those guys wouldn't be able to track our phones. You were the only one i could get through to, Junko said. Ok, then, but who are these S.E.A.R.C.H guys? Saten asked. I don't have time to explain much, but they're basically former board directors, who've gathered together into this group, Junko said. Please hurry, I Don't know for how long I can- Junko said, as the suddenly went silent. Junko? Junko!? Saten said, realising it was pointless. She ended the call, and quickly put her phone into her pockets. Her heart was beating really fast of nevisness. She put one of her hands on her heart, making her decision. No! I won't run! Not this time! Saten thought, running towards the sound of the gunshots, that had gotten a little more faint. Just wait Junko… I swear I'll help you! Saten said, running even quicker.

Saten had run for a couple minutes before the sound of gunshots finally got louder. She stopped and leaned up across a wall. I'm close, she thought, slowly walking closer, trying not to make any sound. Only a minute later, she came to a very open area. She stopped, only just peeking around the corner, trying to see what was going on. Some guys in smokings were standing with some weird big guns on one side. And then just behind some rebels of a building, was somebody sitting with a gun inside of their hands. ! . Junko! Saten thought, as her eyes suddenly ctached something different. ! . On the middle of it was… a body. It was boy with blonde hair like Junko, but her wore a red hoodie. The was just laying there… and underneath with was… blood. Saten covered her mouth, trying not to puke. She hated seeing that much blood… she'd never seen so much in real life before. She quickly looked away and remembered what Junko had said: I need you to report to Anti-skill, that somebody from an organisation called S.E.A.R.C.H are attacking me and have killed another one of my friends. This must've been what he was talking about, Saten thought, still trying not to throw up.

Suddenly, as one of the men fired the gun at the rebels Junko was sitting under, the rebels began to disappear, and then suddenly exploded in an explosion of light. Junko was blinded, and landed on he ground with a bump. There he is! One of the men yelled, pointing their big guns at him. No! Junko get away from there! Saten yelled without thinking. Junko seemed to wake up from her yelled, and threw himself to side, just in time to avoid some light green beam. Who're you!? Another man yelled, pointing his own gun at Saten. She froze. Crap! What was she going to do!? Saten! Get away from here! You don't know these people! Junko yelled from his hiding spot. Saten felt her own heart beat faster as he said that. Yet still she didn't move. Before the man fired his gun, Saten felt two very strong hands grab her arms. Got you! Another man in a suit yelled. Let go! Saten yelled, trying to get free. He man however was too strong, and another one walked up to her, pointing a gun directly at her head. You seem to be important to that other guy. If i kill you here… He'll come out for sure, the man said getting ready. Saten's heart stopped beating for a second. They were really going to kill her! She needed to think of something quick! Suddenly, an idea popped up in her mind.

What about school district 7!? She quickly asked. What are you talking about? The man pointing he gun at her head asked. You said you wanted Junko to turn of he power in all of district 5 and you'd spare him, Saten said. The guy looked at her for a second, but then began to laugh. You actually believed in that? Yeah, sure we need all he power to be turned off in district five, but we wouldn't spare you even if you actually did it! He said pointing the gun directly at her head. Now.. It seems you also know a little to much about Aiko's plans… so I'll have to kill you as well… he said. ! . Aiko!? He's the one doing this?! Saten thought in surprise. Now… die girl, he said, about to pull the trigger. Saten pressed her eyes together, and then heard the gunshot. It however isn't from the guy pointing the gun at her head's gun. Suddenly, she felt the grip around her loosen up, as both the men fell backwards. Saten opened her eyes, and saw both of them laying on the ground, looking exactly like the other guy. But… only ten meters away from her… was Junko holding up his gun, with a very pissed off emotion on his face.