Chapter 15: Moon And Akari Bond
"Location: San Fransokyo, The World Of Disney, November 19th 2108"
Back at the warehouse, Moon continued to quietly follow Akari's orders by building the Doomsday Machine. Akari worked alongside him so she could supervise his progress. As they worked on the Doomsday Machine, Moon suggested a hidden power plug so the Doomsday Machine couldn't get unplugged like it had before. Akari loved the suggestion and asked Moon to also include small cannons that would shoot out explosive projectiles on each of the four protection orbs, after she was inspired by her old Megabot toy when she was a former botfighter in her backstory.
"If I'm correct, in your memories, you and Hiro probably did botfights together." Moon said.
That made Akari remember her fond memories as a rebellious teenager, and she chuckled happily, which felt strange to her because she hadn't done that for a long time.
"I was a botfighter for a year, and by the time that I was 14, I made a name for myself." Akari said, smiling a little.
Moon stared at her, slack-jawed.
"For a moment there, I thought you were cool... but it turns out that your actually a nerd." Moon said in a deadpan tone.
Akari gasped, but yet, for some odd reason, she didn't become angry like she usually did before.
"I would beat you in a botfight any day." Akari told him.
"Well, since I've never been to a botfight, your probably right." Moon said.
Akari raised an eyebrow.
"You've never been to a botfight?" Akari asked.
Moon nodded and began to talk about his personal life in his time. He told her about how he lived on the Comet Observatory with Rosalina, Charlie, and the Lumas, what he liked to do, and other things about his life. Once he was done, Akari began to talk about herself and what it was like growing up with Hiro, Tadashi, and Cass in her memories. And for a brief moment, it felt like they were sharing a conversation as new friends rather then enemies. For the first time, Moon didn't feel so alone, but yet, he remembered Juliet again, and how he thought that she was dead. As of a result, he was unable to hold back fresh tears that fell from his eyes. Akari became immediately concerned for him and wrapped an arm around him.
"Are you alright?" Akari asked softly.
"I just... miss her, my sister. I never got to say goodbye to her." Moon replied sadly.
Akari hugged him tighter, and while she did, she thought of her parents.
"You would do anything to see someone that you loved and get them back, right?" Akari asked in a strange tone that Moon didn't notice.
"More then anything in the world." Moon replied.
Akari became silent, but she continued to hold Moon close. Suddenly, Cree burst into the room. Moon and Akari quickly broke off the hug.
"Don't you ever learn to knock?" Akari asked angrily.
"Sorry, Miss Hamada. But we just received enough energy for the Doomsday Machine!" Cree replied.
That was amazing news for Akari and she almost fainted. However, she stood up straight.
"I'll be there to check it out soon. Now leave us." Akari ordered.
Cree left the room. Once she was gone, Akari turned to face Moon.
"Since you've been working hard for these few hours, you deserve some rest." Akari said.
Moon nodded and turned to leave so he could walk back to his room. However, he stopped at the doorway and glanced back at Akari.
"Hey, Akari? At first, I thought you were... you know... but today, I realized that you aren't so bad." Moon said with a gentle look on his face.
Akari frowned.
"I still did a lot of bad things, kid. I wouldn't say things like that if I were you." Akari said.
Akari left without looking back. Akari stood in her spot, a dark shadow casting over her face.