HEY EVERYONE! SORRY BEFOREHAND FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER. I WANTED TO MAKE IT LONGER, BUT ANYTHING I WOULD HAVE DONE WOULD HAVE MADE THE STORY MORE PROBLEMATIC FOR ME TO WRITE, SINCE IT WOULD HAVE MADE ZERO SENSE. ANYWAYS, I HOPE YOU ENJOY!

Chapter 7: Questions

/+/Japan\-\

"And you say that this kid has some more answers than your partner?" Ichiro questioned, Chase nodding. "And how is that possible? The only way is that they have been there before. And the chances of that are slim to none."

"And that's exactly where Echo and I work. We are the only people who are ever in the gray area. And to top it all off, they are my age as well," Chase spoke, Ichiro pulling up to a school, Chase in full gear. Chase got out of the car, and walked to the school. Opening the doors, he didn't bother with his boots, and headed straight towards the principal's office.

"I'm looking for a Shinku Izumi. He's needed for an ongoing investigation," Chase informed, holding a serious expression on his face. He looked much older when he was serious, and most would guess anywhere from twenty-five to thirty-five.

"Is he in trouble of some sort?" they asked.

"Many will be if he doesn't come with me," Chase spoke, careful with his choice of words.

"Classroom 3C," Chase left once he heard that, and walked to the classroom. He simply knocked before sliding the door open, interrupting the lesson.

"Excuse me, can I-" she was cut off by Chase raising his hand to her. He quickly scanned the room, seeing a boy that matched Jaxson's description. Walking over to them, the classroom was dead silent. Only Chase's boots could be heard as he walked.

"Izumi? Shinku Izumi, correct?" Chase asked, the boy nodding, unable to process what was going on or what was about to happen. "Grab your things. You're coming with me."

"Excuse me, but-"

"He's in no kind of trouble. At least not yet. He witnessed something that could potentially save an innocent man from death. We don't know how long this will take, but he should be back by tomorrow," Chase interrupted, his eyes not leaving Shinku. "We don't have all day boy."

Shinku grabbed his things, leaving with the armed man, and Chase turned once he was at the door. "Make sure you send someone to his house with his homework."

Chase and Shinku walked outside, Ichiro's car still running. Chase opened the back door, Shinku getting in, seeing two rifles that he couldn't name, one looking like it was possibly from a sci-fi movie, and a short blade that was sheathed.

"We'll talk back at headquarters. This will take a while," Ichiro spoke, Chase closing his door.

/+/1 Hour Later\-\

The drive was nerve wracking for the blonde, since he had no idea what he was being brought into. They parked in a lot, and got out, the two men walking so he couldn't escape should he try. The business man walked in front, while the armed man walked behind him. Once they made it to a room, the armed man spoke.

"Does the word Flognarde mean anything to you?" Chase asked, Shinku's eyes growing wide before going back to normal. Chase smirked when he heard this, and turned to Ichiro. "He's our guy. Told you that Echo and I work in the gray."

"You've made your point. Relax Shinku. Someone from that world gave this "Echo" person your name, which was relayed to Banshee here. He's trapped there, and should you give us information on that world, you'll not only save him, but another life as well," Ichiro added.

"Long story short, Echo is there because of him," Chase explained, indicating Ichiro with his thumb. "And because we need to get him back, we need information on that world so that when we do get him, no one is killed."

"Where is he exactly?" Shinku asked, starting to get why there was a lot of secrecy involved. Mainly since if another dimension was discovered, it would lead to complete chaos for the public.

"He didn't say, but he's in a populated area. And since they did give your name, we'd guess that would be a place you've been before," Chase explained.

"I've been to many places, and many people know me as a Hero. I'll explain that later. Without knowing where he is-"

"It could be a disaster. Think you can get a hold of him right now?" Ichiro asked, Chase nodding.

"It might not work. You see, I had a similar problem. There is no way to communicate with this world from-"

"Phone isn't working," Chase interrupted, Shinku sighing.

"If you would listen to me, you'd know that there is no way to communicate without a very powerful-"

"Hey Banshee," a voice came, Shinku wondering how they've managed to get this far.

"Echo. This Shinku?" Chase asked, moving his arm so that Shinku could see Echo.

"Let me ask. Ricotta, this the same guy?" Shinku saw a man with silver hair asked, turning whatever he was using to a familiar face, who had on a white lab coat.

"Yes! Hi Shinku!" the girl excitedly confirmed, causing Shinku to smile.

"Hey! I told you no messing with my phone!" Jaxson called out, ending the transmission.

"Same old Ricotta. So that solves that," Shinku smiled. "He's in the Biscotti capitol," Shinku spoke, something hitting him. "Wait, if he is in Biscotti, then how come they haven't tried sending him back the way that I get to and from Flognarde?"

"Apparently they've tried. Nothing they've done seems to work, since he got there from a wormhole," Chase explained.

"He survived a wormhole?" Shinku asked.

"Not that strange if you ask me. He's gone through hell and back, almost quite literally to be honest. Plus he trains daily. Mind and body," Chase explained. "And how do you get there? He didn't give specifics, all we know is that you're summoned. How does that work?" Ichiro asked.

"Well, since they can't directly come here, they send a messenger of sorts to come and fetch me, and the one who summoned me send me back. I've done this every break since the eighth grade," Shinku informed.

"Okay. That takes care of that. And the reason they can't is probably because he, in that world's definition, from that world, and can't be sent here. Okay. So now that we have more information, we can make progress on getting him back," Ichiro smiled.

"Oh, and before I forget, this belongs to Echo. I need you to deliver it to him when you go back," Chase added, handing Shinku Jaxson's blade in the sheath. "Now we drive you home. I don't care if school is in session. Make sure the blade stays hidden until you get to Flognarde."

AGAIN, SORRY FOR THE SHORT CHAPTER. CHAPTER 8 WILL BE COMING SOON, AND EVERYTHING SHOULD FLOW SMOOTHLY NOW. UNTIL NEXT TIME, BE SURE TO COMMENT, REVIEW, AND LIKE IF YOU WANT!