HEY GUYS! SORRY FOR THE LONG WAIT! I'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET SOME THINGS FLOWING SMOOTHLY, AND ONE PART ISN'T SITTING WELL WITH ME, SO I'M CURRENTLY STUCK ON THAT PART DRAFT WISE. OTHER THAN THAT , THE STORY IS MOVING ALONG WELL. I HOPE YOU ENJOY THIS CHAPTER!
Chapter 6: Catching up
"Any idea how much longer until we can test it?" Chase asked, growing impatient.
"We can't just rush into things," Ichiro spoke, a pen cap resting between his teeth, working on a rather large stationary machine.
"I know that. I'm just worried. Ja- Echo is a good friend of mine and he has problems killing. I know that this might kill me, but even if there is a small chance, I'll take it," Chase explained.
"If he has problems killing, why was he sent to kill me?" Ichiro questioned.
"He was the only one who could speak Japanese like a native. And he would have shot you with his energy pistols. He hardly ever puts them on any lethal level. Besides-" Chase was interrupted by his phone ringing. He looked at the screen, and smiled, and picked it up.
"Hey Chase. Listen. I have someone here with me, and this call can last longer. So, how was the hunt?" Jaxson asked.
"I'm here with him," Chase informed, Ichiro signaling that he needed to talk. "Oh, Ichiro needs to ask you some questions."
"Echo is it?" Ichiro asked as he held the phone.
"Ichiro," Jaxson responded.
"Okay. I need to ask you questions that will help with getting you back. First, do you even know the name of the world you're on?" Ichiro asked.
"Flognarde," Jaxson answered.
"Is there any magic of any kind?" Ichiro asked.
"Both magic and tech exist here. The tech is both high and low, and uses magic crystals as a battery source," Jaxson answered.
"Okay. Now, one last question that you might not know. Do you know the source of life in that world?" Ichiro asked.
"I can't say that I do. If that is the end of your questions, care to put Banshee back on?" Jaxson requested. Ichiro handed the phone back to Chase, and went back to the machine.
"That was a rather strange set of questions," Chase commented.
"No kidding. Anyways, did you find my little present for you?" Jaxson asked.
"You could have told me what you did before, you know that?" Chase countered.
"I thought that you might want a change in pace. Besides, that rifle is more powerful than my pistols. Typical bullets might be able to tear through one or two people. Try shooting through solid, fifteen foot thick steel and another twenty people. It has some serious firepower," Jaxson informed.
"Don't you think that that is a bit excessive?" Chase asked.
"Nope, and that's when it is lethal. Anyways, I'm out. Training for me in case there is a demon outbreak. That kind of stuff happens here. Later," Jaxson spoke, the call ending with that.
"Jeez. Okay. That is kind of rude," Chase spoke.
"Hung up without letting you say "bye" or "later?"" Ichiro asked from under the machine.
"Yeah. But I can't blame him. Said he has to train in case of a demon outbreak," Chase informed.
"No surprise there. Since there's a high amount of magic used for most objects there, there's bound to be demons and heavenly figures," Ichiro spoke.
"Anyways, you have the information you need?" Chase asked.
"I do now. It will take a few months before we can test it though. That's if we are not interrupted," Ichiro added, Chase sighing before taking a seat in a chair, his energy based AR leaned against the chair.
/+/Flognarde\-\
"Thanks Ricotta," Jaxson spoke, scratching behind her ear, seeing her tail wag under her coat.
"Just Rico is fine," Ricotta smiled.
"I like to come up with nicknames for friends instead," Jaxson answered.
"Is Chase a nickname?" Ricotta asked.
"No. Chase Parker is his real name. His code name is Banshee. And I can't think of a nickname for him. His name is too short, just like yours. So, what is with Éclair? She seems to be turning red almost all the time, and acts like she doesn't even care at times?" Jaxson asked.
"Oh that? She's never honest with her feelings. Same thing happened with Shinku until Milli and Shinku started dating," Ricotta answered.
"Okay. And who is this Shinku person? I keep hearing his name pop up, but no one will give me a straight answer," Jaxson questioned further. "Appearance and what he does would be nice to know if I come across him."
"He's a Hero in our world, I think a student in his. He had blonde hair and blue eyes. He lives in Japan as well," Ricotta answered.
"Wait. Is he eighteen as well?" Jaxson asked, extremely curious and suspicious.
"Yes! Do you know him?" Ricotta asked, Jaxson whipping out his phone and dialing Chase again.
"Banshee, this is Echo. You have another assignment from me. Search for a Shinku Izumi and bring him in for questioning. Blonde hair, blue eyes, our age, attends an international school most likely," Jaxson ordered. He quickly looked at Ricotta. "What day is he coming here?"
"Um, maybe a week or two?" Rico answered.
"Make sure it is done by the end of the current week. That gives you three days. This takes priority as of now," Jaxson added.
"Why is this so important?" Chase asked.
"He knows of this world as well. He should have more information for Ichiro," Jaxson answered. "He is also coming to this world within the next two weeks."
"Should I give him your blade then?" Chase wondered.
"What blade? I have my blade on me," Jaxson informed, sounding confused.
"Strange. Because I'm holding it in my hand right now," Chase informed.
The line went silent before Jaxson realized what he was talking about. "Yes! I'll need that blade. I need to do a field test to make sure it works how it should. If not, well, I'll find a blacksmith and see if I can work on my blade there."
"Okay. What about Ichiro's protection?" Chase inquired.
"Bring him along. They aren't stupid enough to kill him in broad daylight. It would cause a panic and possibly a Third World War. Echo out," Jaxson ended the call.
"What is Banshee going to do to Shinku?" Ricotta asked, hoping nothing bad would happen to Shinku.
"Relax. Banshee is an expert at what he does. Besides, he won't kill him. However, if he resists too much, a broken rib is possible. Though he won't to anything I wouldn't do. He also has a rifle like my energy pistols. They can immobilize him without any harm. He actually gave me directions when I got lost on my previous assignment, which landed me here," Jaxson informed.
"So he's not going to get hurt?" Ricotta asked.
"No. he's not going to get hurt," Jaxson smiled, petting Ricotta's head again.
'I hope not anyways,'Jaxson thought, not letting Ricotta see his face. Jaxson pulled Ricotta into a hug, shocking the girl.
"Jaxson, are you alright?" Ricotta asked, Jaxson realizing what he was doing.
"Sorry. You remind me of someone I knew. They were like a little sister to me," Jaxson informed, backing off of Ricotta. "I'm going to go find Éclair now."
'Why the hell am I being beat up about my past now of all times? Maybe karma and guilt has finally caught up to me,' Jaxson thought, heading off to find his green haired roommate.
AND DONE! SORRY AGAIN FOR THE LONG WAIT. UNTIL NEXT TIME!