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The sun was shining brightly, as Tenma left the building towards his car. Which he had to drive himself, since Orrin was taken by his wife to help them with whatever they needed, and to take care of Ash while the girls enjoyed themselfs.

Unlike him.

Tenma understood Astro more than anyone in this situation. He himself couldn't join his family on vacation. Mainly because he was requested by Logan to stay in the city and work with Dr. Orak who was a new addition to the Ministry Of Science, along with Hammeg which Tenma was against in every way possible. However after a long chat with Logan about the situation. He pretty much didn't have a choice but to accept him. After all, they needed all the help they could get in this messed up situation.

He sighed. Dr. Orak was a mystrious man. He came to us after the incident with the black core and tried to prove to us, that he had it in him to be a top scientist. Tenma himself was surprised when he heard about his ideas and what he had found out. Apparently the Cores that they knew about, weren't the only ones around. There were more of them.

He shrugged his shoulders, before entering the car. 'Too many Cores to handle' he thought to himself.

After closing the door, he couldn't help but wonder. How could that man been able to figure that out so easily? When even he couldn't, and he called himself one of the top scientists in the city. He slumped in his sit.

This is just the beginning. They still had alot to learn about the wonders space had to offer.

Tenma looked forward, before turning the car on and heading towards the president's location.

He didn't even request a meeting with him.

'Oh well, I hope he won't mind' he thought with a smirk. Before aiming his attention to the road.

"Tenma, what is the meaning of this!" Logan exclaimed. "I told you to always tell me before you come! That's a rule here!"

Tenma just shrugged his shoulders. "I don't really care. I am really not in the best mood at the moment. And you know why." he said with a scowl. Before taking a sit in front of Logan.

Logan took a big breath, as his eyes narrowed.

"If it's about you not being able to join your family, then I will repay you back when our situation clears up."

"I'm not here for that, I know very well how important this is, so I wont try to interfere." Tenma said and gritted his teeth. His hand clenching. "However, I think the desicion of Astro joining our top secret mission, wasn't needed."

"How come?" Logan asked lifting his eye brow.

Tenma, who didn't like sitting when explaining. Stood up and began explaining his reason for thinking that Astro deserves to live life, like a normal boy.

Logan blinked his eyes, as he tried to comprehend why would Tenma try to change his mind on the desicion he made. After all, it was the right choice, in his mind.

"I believe that you know my situation very well, Mr president." Logan didn't understood what he meant. "Err, do you mind telling me about which situation are we talking about?" he asked.

"Of course."

"Thanks."

Tenma took a big breath before continuing.

"My son, Toby. Who died in an accident that was caused from the peacekeeper connecting with the red core a few years ago." Tenma gripped his chest, as he remembered the face he made before he disappeared forever. Tears threatening to come out. 'It's been a long time since I've thought about that.' he thought to himself.

Logan widened his eyes, as he suddenly remembered reading Tenma's profile files. Since Tenma didn't want to talk about it.

"I am sorry to hear that." He said and paused as someone came into the room.

The secretary entered the room to give Logan and Tenma a cup of tea before leaving for her other work.

Tenma and Logan watched her leave before returning to their uncomfortable situation.

Tenma sighed. "I never wanted to create a killing machine, or a hero." he said. His eyes looking straight into Logans.

"I wanted to have my son back. I wanted him to live a happy life, without fear of pain or dying. And to be a perfect being."

Tenma's breath hitched.

"I gave him these powers, without any intention on having him saving people, or a city. I didn't even thought about it once. I just gave him protection, so he would never die again, and leave me."

Logan lowered his eyes and clamped his hands together, while letting out a big breath he didn't know he was holding.

"I still don't thin-"Logan was interrupt by Tenma raising his hand to silence him. 'A bold act I might say.' he thought.

"I know about the Guardian's secrets, Logan." Tenma whispered loud enough for only him to hear.

Logan was frozen on the spot. He didn't expect him to find out about that so soon. "I see." Tenma smirked.

"I know very well how powerful these guardians are. Astro isn't needed here with them around." he said solemnly.

Logan lowered his head in defeat. He had a feeling he won't be able to have all the powerful robots in the city by his side to protect him at all costs. It was wishfull thinking on his side.

"I understand."

Tenma's eyes light up, and he stepped forward for a formal handshake with the man.

"I hope you do understand, that I would still appreciate help when it's needed the most."

"Of course."

Tenma stepped outside the room as Logan made a few calls to cancel Astro's obligation to the Ministry.

He went towards the location of his car, but he made a few waves and gave a few hellos to the people on the way. Feeling as if a huge weight was lifted from his shoulders. 'It's alright now.' he thought.

Astro was sitting on the couch, his phone in hand. A worried expression on his face.

He was trying to call Cora or any one, that had any idea where she could be, and why she wasn't answering her phone for the past hours that he waited.

'That's so not like her, she always takes her phone with her no matter where she goes.' he thought with a deep frown.

He was getting worried sick, how could it be that nobody knew where she was. She couldn't have just disappeared without a trace. Right?

As he was consumed by his thoughts, he didn't notice the sound of the door opening and his father stepping in the living room.

"Astro!" he called.

"What in- DAD?!" Astro gasped. He jumped out of his bed that he lay on, and ran towards the living room as soon as he heard his name.

He skidded to a stop in front of his dad, as he was fear stricken about the face his dad was making. 'Did it work?" he hoped.

Tenmas face looked sad, but he was just trying to hide a smirk that threatened to come out. 'He looks so worried, It's cute." he thought.

"Sorry Astro but-" Astro clenched his hands and lowered his head. Already knowing the answer. "I guess you won't be staying with me here all day long anymore. How sad, isn't it?"

Astro's head flew upwards, and a big smile was plastered on his face.

"Really?"

"Yes!" Tenma snickered. Astro went to give him a hug, but this time he used less power.

"Thanks you so much dad."

"Anything for you, son." Tenma put a hand on Astros head. Before Astro let him go. And ran towards the window.

"Astro where are you going!" He asked the boy.

"I have no idea, but I guess looking for a friend would be it." He didn't linger much longer. His rocket legs activated right as he jumped out of the window. Blasting towards the bright blue sky. 'Finally' He thought.

Time to look for Cora.