Training with the armor went on for about another month until we were finally deemed ready. We had refined and perfected our techniques, mastered our equipment, and could now handle any situation we were given with ease. We all met in Kagamine's lab once more to debrief and review our training results. "Well WARRIORS, I must say I'm quite impressed. Between your superior training, equipment, and team work between your team members and assistants, I would dare say you have truly exceeded our expectations for this project. I take great pride in knowing that I was able to work with each of you, and now it is time to officially activate this unit." Kagamine said as he unveiled the team's official banner, a black flag with the grim reaper's emblem emblazoned in red just like on our armor. The reaper clutched an M-4 assault rifle with his other hand extended out towards those he sought to kill. Below the reaper was the numbers 01 through 04 emblazoned in red. The very top however read "simul pugnare" which is Latin for "together we fight." "The reaper symbolizes the extreme lethality of the team, as well as adds to the overall shock value. The numbers below indicate the team members and their respective assistants, but most importantly however, is your team's motto on the top. Simul pugnare. Together we fight. Always remember that no-one ever fights alone in Shadow team, and that only together will you achieve your missions. Excellent work to you all, and it has been a pleasure and privilege to work with each and every one of you." Kagamine said. We all exchanged smiles in approval. It was then that we were finally introduced to our commander, Colonel Brian Sharp. He was a seasoned green beret, and had extensive experience in Delta Force and the like. We all quickly grew to respect him. "Now then, I know you all have been worked very hard over these past three months, so I am willing to give you all a little break before you get to work."Kagamine said. We all looked at each other in confusion. "What I'm saying is, that I'm giving you the rest of the weekend off to do as you see fit. In other words, go to Vegas! Have fun! SGT, go and have a drink, and Adams, Howard, and Rogers, why not take the girls out for a little while too? I believe they could use some R and R as well!" Kagamine said. I looked at Rin and smiled. She returned my smile quickly because she already knew what I had in mind. "Dr. you can't be serious letting the androids out in public like this! There's a security risk involved, and they'll draw too much attention!" the Colonel protested. "I don't think so Colonel." The doctor said in response. "The annual comic-con festival is going on right now in Vegas, and seeing as the girls are based off of Vocaloids, they'll fit right in. As far as anyone knows, they're simply cos-players…accompanyied by their boyfriends, right WARRIORS?" Kagamine said looking over at Rogers, Howard and I. "Yes sir!" we said in unision. The Colonel sighed, and then said, "Alright, but I still don't like it. You men had best be VERY careful out there, and you'd better not do anything stupid!" he warned. We all responded with a "Yes sir!" Finally upon returning to our quarters, Rin and I began planning our weekend in Vegas. "Did he really say comic-con!?" she asked excited. "Yeah, he sure did!" I said. Rin squealed with excitement. "I've always wanted to go to one as far as I can remember! I mean, I know I was programmed to like that kind of stuff, but still!" she said with excitement. "Yeah I know! I'm just happy to be able to get off post and go spend some time with you." I smiled. "You said it." She said in response. "Now I can finally take you on that date like I promised." I said. Rin smiled again and put her hand over mine. "So what'd you have in mind?" she asked. "I was thinkin' dinner and a movie maybe." I said. "Sounds great! But what do you say to an arcade instead of the movies? I've been dying to go to one of those! Besides, everybody goes to the movies, but who goes to the arcade?" she said. "Definitely! And I guess we do!" I said in response with a laugh. I was once in awe once again at Rin's interests. Here was a girl who would rather be at an arcade rather than the movies. She was certainly a once in a life-time kind of girl. Though I still realized she was partially synthetic, she was still very much alive in my eyes. How I still wished I could tell her of the truth though. I knew that her "Kokoro" was MUCH closer than she realized, and that it was still beating and very much alive. I hoped that one day I would be able to tell her, and that then she would finally realize that she was so much more than just a "machine" as she had been described by some. The next morning we awoke and were able to relax for the first time in months. I took my time getting dressed in my blue jeans and Monster Jam t-shirt that I hadn't been able to wear in ages. It felt strange being in civilian clothes again, but I was glad to not be in a uniform of some sort for once. What was even stranger though was how odd I felt being out of my armor. All of us WARRIORS had noticed this as well. We felt somewhat uncomfortable without it on at times, like we were more vunerable. But after being in it for such a long time, we all were glad to be back in our civies for a little while. Rin and I then met up by the lab ready to catch a cab to the strip. Rin laughed slightly when she saw me. "You look…different." She said. "I've never seen you in anything but your armor, or fatigues." She said at last. "Yeah I know. I dare say that this is a bit more comfortable though." I smirked. We both laughed and walked hand in hand to the cab station. Finally once we arrived in the strip, we headed to the casino where the comic-con was being held. Upon entering, Rin got quite a few stares. "You look just like a Vocaloid!" people said in amazement. Miku and Teto got similar remarks, as they accompanied by Howard and Rogers were with us as well. We spent the majority of the day walking around the convention area with the girls leading the way. Finally we all split off to go our own ways. Rin and I headed off for our date like I had promised her. We ate at one of the best restaurants on the strip, and finally made it to the arcade. We found that Howard and Miku as well as Rogers and Teto had gotten the same idea. We spent an hour or two playing various games, but then the girls spotted a dance dance revolution game. As they all storked off to play it, I sat down with Howard and Rogers to watch the girls. We were amazed at how good they were at it. They were androids after all, but we were still amazed. The girls then tugged us all up and said, "Alright boys, you're turn!" "Aw no Rin, you know I can't dance!" I protested. "Oh come on it'll be fun! Do it for me?" she said puffing her lip out and making a pity face. "Oh no, I'm not falling for that again! I mean, er…not with the face, and the eyes, errr…alright! I'll do it!" I said giving in. Rin smiled pleased. "C'mon, you know you love me!" she said as she prodded me in the ribs. "More than you know!" I said in response. Accompanied by my two other team mates, we tried our best at the dancing game, but only succeeded in getting quite a few laughs from the girls and the other arcade go-ers due to our poor dancing abilities. I walked over to Rin with a smirk and said, "Told you so!" She was still laughing so hard she could barely contain herself. Finally when she had come to she said, "I gotta teach you how to dance, soon!" she said as she caught me for a hug. "Hahaha! You can try!" I said flirtatiously. We spent the rest of the night enjoying each-others company, but eventually Rin and I split off from the group to be alone. It was definitely one of the best nights of my life as we sat together atop one of the casinos seeing Las Vegas lit up in all its glory. Rin embraced me, and kissed me softly. It was a long and sweet kiss, and one that I never forgot. It was a moment that would stay with me for as long as I lived because of how beautiful the emotions we felt for each other were. Those emotions were pure and true love and nothing else. I also noticed that night how human indeed Rin really was. She was just like any other teenage girl spending a night in Vegas with her boyfriend. She truly was a miracle, and it was for this reason that I never wanted to be with anyone else….