The Realization of Haruhi Suzumiya
Original Author: Tanigawa Nagaru
Fan Fiction Author: NagatoYuuki13
Chapter 4
"…or rather what we think you are to say the least…" He sat down, and everyone followed. "Ms. Asakura, Ms. Asahina, and Mr. President, can you join me? You, too, Kyon." I walked towards them. "Where should I start…?" Koizumi put his hand on his chin. "From what I have been informed, Kyon has attempted to tell you my identity."
"Yeah? What about it and where did you hear about it?"
"The details don't matter for the moment…" He sounded serious. "But what he said about me was true. I am an Esper." I saw Haruhi's jaw slightly drop a single millimeter. "If you do not believe me, that is fine, but hear me out…" He took a deep breath. "Ms. Suzumiya, you are not a regular human being. In my organization, and in my opinion and experience, you have done several things that you might not believe you did yourself. Let see… Do you remember your dream about the city going gray and Kyon was with you?"
I saw her blush and quickly turned away. "H-how did you hear about that? I never told anyone!"
"That is just it… That wasn't a dream." He put his hands together placing his chin on them.
"Huh?"
"That was your doing, Ms. Suzumiya. You see, what we believe that you are the creator of this world since the past five years. We believed that world that we are in right now, was created by you five years ago… For us, you are a goddess, no… the goddess that created everything." He leaned back to his chair. Haruhi was looking dumbfounded. "But that is just our theory. There are other theories that you might want to hear. Ms Asakura? Mr. President?"
Haruhi was sitting in silence. "Yes…" Asakura said. "Ms. Suzumiya, as you might expect, I am neither an Esper nor a Time Traveler. I am an alien…" She raised her palm up and there came up a colorful dust cloud, almost like the thing with Nagato and her glasses. "This is a proof of it…" The closed her hand. That wasn't much proof, but since she says that she doesn't have much power with her, I guess that's okay… "Our species is specified as Humanoid Interfaces instead of aliens. In fact, we used to call humans aliens, too... That was until…" She turned and faced Haruhi. "… We discovered you, Ms. Suzumiya."
"You see, four hundred years ago, no actually, five years ago from your perspective, there was a large explosion of data that even reached distant galaxies. When my entity investigated what the cause was, they found you, Ms. Suzumiya…" The President continued. "Ms. Nagato contains most of the data needed to be explained, but for now, the information that I gave you will suffice…" In truth, I'm still confused about what Nagato was talking about their Entity and how they create data, but I guess that explanation will do. The last one to explain is…
"Stop right there…" Haruhi said while standing up. "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure what's going on right now… This is a bit too much for me…" She grabbed her bag. "I'm going home…" She dashed to the door.
Wait what? I thought she was going to be more excited to hear all of these, and she was, but is she going to back out on everything she wanted to find? "Haruhi! Wait!" She slammed the door. "… What just happened?"
"It seems that Ms. Suzumiya is confused by everything right now…" Koizumi brought up. "She may act as she wants everything that is to happen right now, but learning her true identity might be a little too much for her… Or at least, that's what she acted like…"
"Kyon…" Asakura said. "Check up on her…" You don't need to tell me.
I rushed out the door. "Haruhi!" I looked both ways.
"I'm right here…" said a melancholic voice behind me. Haruhi was standing next to the door, looking down. I closed the door slowly. "… What is going on…? I do not understand… I wanted everything to turn out like this, but why now…? And why is it like this?" There was a subtle shine going down her cheek. Is she… crying? Is Haruhi really crying?
"Hey, Haruhi…" I said.
"Come with me…" I was expecting her to drag me, but she just gestured her hand. Man, she must be really melancholic right now… I came as she requested, and we lead ourselves to the rooftop right across our clubroom. "Kyon…"
"Yeah…?"
"What do you think about me?"
"That came out of nowhere!"
"Just answer!"
It's that question again… Geez… I never thought I would come across that question again… I don't know how to answer that question… I can't say she's just an ordinary person to me, because that contradicts what everyone just said. I can't also say she's the most important because that would sound downright wrong, for me and her… Wait… What did Koizumi said? "You were chosen by Ms. Suzumiya." After all these years, I still don't get what he means… What does he mean chosen? He doesn't mean… as a lover now, does he? Ah whatever… I'm stalling here… But I can't really answer that question straight!
"You know Haruhi…" Before I could say my sentence, she rushed to my face, no to be more specific, to my lip, touching it with hers. Wait did she just kiss me…? She pulled away. "What was that for…?"
"You didn't like it?"
Dangerous question! "I'm not saying that…" I could have sworn I heard cheering and giggling from the clubroom.
"If what Koizumi-kun was talking about was true, about the dream and all… I'm just returning the favor…" She remembered that..? She looked up and sighed. "Everything is happening so quickly…!" Yeah, you think? You just kissed me right off the bat! "Well anyway, forget what just happened… Let's go back." Easy for you to say…
She turned around. "Wait Haruhi…" I grabbed her arm. "I have something to say…" I do?
"Okay…?" She turned back around.
"Listen, if you don't want to go, that's fine. It was my fault for asking you right on the spot. It was also my fault that you got upset or confused…" I grabbed her shoulders. "But if you do come, I will protect you with all my might. I promise that! So don't worry…"
"Oh, I wasn't worrying."
"Huh? Wait what?
"I was just simply excited! Why would I be worried?" Wait… Huh?
"… So what was that all about?"
"What was what all about?"
"You were all… You were… Ah you know what? Forget it…" Again, discussing matters like this with her is pointless.
"Hm…? Ah whatever! Let's go save Yuki!" She shouted cheerily. Acting all melancholy earlier, and then kissing me, and look at her now. Well, that's Haruhi for you. What else would a person expect? "…That feeling was nice, though…" She whispered.
"I heard that."
She turned red. "I-Idiot!" She stomped away. Who's the idiot here? I let out a sigh. Ah whatever… I'm glad that she wants to save Nagato, even though she doesn't remember.
We went back to the clubroom and everyone stood up. It seems that they were just waiting for us to come back for them to leave. Haruhi went first and jogged outside the school. Asakura followed with Ms. Asahina and Tsuruya-san.
"I will contact you tonight." The President (SC) said and walked away. Koizumi walked with me to the infirmary.
"We all saw what Ms. Suzumiya and you did."
I figured… "Yeah? What about it?"
"'What about it?' That is a big step for you Kyon. Don't you think it is quite an accomplishment?"
"What's so accomplishing about it?" Don't get me wrong. For every teen age guy, like me, kissing a girl feels like heaven. But I don't see anything else that has to be accomplished besides that.
"Ah…" He chuckled. "I see…"
"See what? You're creeping me out again."
"Oh nothing. It's just I see why Ms. Suzumiya toys with you a lot." I'll take that as a compliment… We stopped by the infirmary and I saw Kimidori-san lying there peacefully. I asked the nurse if I can take her to her house. After she giggled for an anonymous reason, she agreed and I picked her up on my back.
Koizumi's phone rang. "Ah hello? Arakawa-san, how are you?" He turned around. "I'm fine thank you. Yes… Please pick us up at the front of the school. I appreciate it." He hung up.
"Arakawa-san's picking us up?" I asked.
"Yes. I informed him that I needed I ride for you and Ms. Kimidori."
"Ah, thanks." I bowed my head slightly, and then walked with him downstairs.
"I believe the term 'playboy' is applied to this situation." He quietly said.
"What did you just say?" I glared at him.
"Just joking!" He laughed. Geez… Is it just me, or is he getting more like Haruhi by the minute? After that comment, we walked silently. We reached the gate and Arakawa-san was standing, patiently waiting for us in front of his Taxi.
"Good afternoon." He greeted. "Where is our destination?"
"At Ms. Kimidori's apartment, please." Koizumi replied.
"Right away."
"I'm sorry for the bother." I said, apologizing. He's been seriously been busy by just taking us around everywhere.
"Oh, it is not a bother. It's my pleasure to take people to their places." We all got in the car, and sat quietly. I rested Kimidori-san's head on my shoulder, while she was quietly and peacefully breathing. Out of every interface that I have faced right now, besides Nagato, she seems to be the most contained and the most human-like. Maybe she learned from Nagato and Asakura, without Asakura's killing intent and all. We reached the apartment in a few minutes.
"Arakawa-san, can you wait a little? I'm just going to drop her off." I asked and he nodded and smiled. "Koizumi, come with me."
"Ah, sure." He exited the vehicle.
We reached the door. Let's see… I was about to type #708, but I forgot that Nagato isn't here… Oh yeah. I dialed #505.
Ring… Ring… "Hello?" A girl's voice called.
"Asakura, it's me." I said.
"Ah, Kyon. I'll bring you up." The door opened. The manager saw me, again, with Kimidori-san on my back. He turned around. I heard a bit of a whistle coming from him, though. What is this guy thinking…? We used the elevator to go up.
"…Huh?" The sleeping beauty sleepily said on my back. "Ah! Kyon-kun!" She pushed slightly on my back. Ow… That hurts… "Why… Why am I on your back?"
"Oh, you fainted this morning and didn't wake up until now. The infirmary was about to close, and they didn't know who to contact so I just took you home."
"I-I see… Thank you. You can put me down now…" She said shyly. She is like a normal human girl, well at least from what I think. "Where are we going?"
"We're going to Ms. Asakura's room." Koizumi replied, smiling. "We intended to drop you there since we don't have access to the keys of your room."
"Ah, I see…" The door opened and we walked five doors to our right. Kimidori-san bowed. "Thank you, Kyon-kun."
"Oh, it's fine. This is small compared to all the things you helped me with recently."
She smiled gently, and then Asakura opened the door. "Ah, Kyon, Koizumi-kun. How are you?"
"We're fine, thank you, Ms. Asakura." Koizumi replied with his usual expression. "You?"
"Quite well. I've been recovering most of my abilities in a fast rate." She replied back, smiling. These two should hang out more often. They almost have identical expressions, if not close.
Kimidori-san made her way to the door, and then smiled gently facing us. "I hope we see each other soon." Both girls bowed while closing the door.
"Yeah." I said. The door fully closed, hearing locks and bolts from it, and then Koizumi and I made our way down the building. I have something in my mind… "Say, Koizumi…"
"Hm?"
"Do you think this could work?"
"What could work?" He tilted his head.
"I mean, do you think we can achieve in saving Nagato? We're just a few characters and the data whatever entity is like, who-knows-how much…?" I said, sounding depressed. I can't believe I'm just thinking about this…
"Well…" He started. "… That is up to you… I, myself, is probably powerless against the Integrated Data Thought Entity. My fight with you was a proof of that. But, if you and Ms. Suzumiya are together this whole journey, I'm sure that everything will go as we want, or at least, that's my theory anyway…" He sighed. "… I am also a bit worried… Not for me, but for you…" We entered the elevator, pressing the bottom floor.
"What's there to worry about me?"
"You are chosen by Ms. Suzumiya, and yet you don't show that you are showing her the same affection."
"She doesn't show it either. And what does this have to do with the situation?"
"It doesn't really. It's just a slip of tongue… Well, I hope we get through this…"
I looked forward. "I'll make sure of that." I said calmly, but proudly. It's not many times that I find myself sounding like a hero. It sure is nice living your childhood dreams for once, isn't it?
Koizumi smiled in response, as usual, and we exited the building. Arakawa-san was standing, waiting for us patiently.
Suddenly my phone rang. "Hello?" I greeted.
"Ah, Kyon. Is this you?" Said a male's voice. Most likely it's the President of the Student Council's voice.
"Yes, this him. What's up?"
"I'm presuming that you are dropping off Kimidori-san, am I right?"
How did he know? "Yeah? I'm exiting their apartment right now."
"Okay, tonight, at approximately eight o'clock, make sure to be there at the same place. I will be explaining our breakthroughs and routes."
I sighed in relief. "Ah, thanks… uh…" I don't know his name… He never gave me and I never asked, so I guess that answers it.
"Mr. President will be fine." I don't really like calling someone like that every time, but that's fine I guess. "Make sure to arrive at exactly that time, if not earlier. Preparations are needed to be performed."
"Alright… I'll make sure I'll be here."
"Please tell the person next to you as well."
I looked at Koizumi. "Got it. I'll see you tonight." In, a click of a button, our conversation ended. I sighed in a relief that things are moving forward. Now to get things ready…
"The President I presume." Koizumi said, opening his door. I went over to the other side.
"Yeah… He said to meet her at exactly eight. He has something to tell us."
"I see… Then would you like a ride?"
"Yeah…" It would be too much of a hassle to walk. Ah, damn… I forgot my bike. I'll pick it up later…
Arakawa-san started driving towards my house. It was silent all the way to my house. It was as if we were in a meditating center where we weren't allowed to talk or made the slightest movements. Actually, that's actually what it felt like. Koizumi was staring out the window, emotionless, with his hand on his chin. It looked like he was pondering about something. I'm not surprised. I'm sure that he's just worried about his so called goddess. Maybe I should be, too. Actually, I should be thinking about everyone's safety, now that I've brought them in this mess… I sighed and in a few moments we reached my house.
"We will pick you up at seven-fifteen. Please be ready." Koizumi said, waving. The door automatically closed and I made my way into the gate. My sister was waiting for me in by the door.
"What are you doing out here? Aren't you supposed to be resting?" I told her.
"Sorry… I was just waiting for you…" That's unusual. I remembered that I don't have anyone to stay with her when I'm gone… Or maybe I'm not going to return at all… Ah… There are other things to be worried about. Maybe Tsuruya-san will watch her for me.
"Go inside and lay down." I patted her head. "Say, your brother is going on a field trip that might take a while, so I will call your Tsuruya-nee san to come here." Her face became a little gloomy. "Hey don't worry… I'll be right back, and I'll find Shami for you on the way. Just behave, okay?"
"… Okay…" She replied glumly.
"Come on. Let's go." I opened the door, and we quietly went inside. I guided her to her room, and she closed the door. I swore I heard a little tiny sob when she closed it. I feel miserable just hearing her like that…
I went upstairs, only listening to my footsteps, and went into my room. I must be either bored, or worried to be talking about details like this… Well I am worried. I didn't actually need anything. With one hour to spare I laid my head down on my pillow. I didn't actually think that I would fall asleep, but I did. In that short nap, I had another dream…
The person who was standing in front of me was turned around with her lavender hair waving around. The atmosphere was peaceful, almost like in a green field.
"Nagato." I started. There was no response except that she slowly turned around.
Silence.
"What's up? You want to talk about something?"
Still no response.
"Is something wrong, Nagato?"
"… Don't come for me…" She said, breaking the silence. She sounded almost melancholic, which was very weird. Wait, what did she just say…?
"Huh?"
"Do not come for me." She repeated. What does she mean by that? I tried to reach her, but I suddenly woke up. An hour already passed.
"Kyon-kun!" My little sister shouted. "Your friend is outside!"
"Ah, tell him I'll be right there!" Koizumi is exactly on time. I shouldn't have expected more. I got out the bed, and I noticed the bookmark sitting on top of the table where my alarm clock is. I picked it up. It's better for me not to forget this. I rushed downstairs.
"Wait, for Tsuruya-nee san, okay?" I told my sister.
"Okay…" And with that, I went for the door, and silently closed it.
"Hello there." Koizumi gestured a wave, almost like a salute. "It doesn't seem like you needed much.
Yeah, really. Thanks Captain Obvious. "Yeah. I don't need much. Let's go."
Arakawa-san was, again, the driver, but he had a co-driver.
"Ah, Mori-san. Hello." I greeted. With her hair down, she bowed and greeted back. In my opinion, she looks better like that, but who am I to say that? We got in the car.
I was contemplating on something… The words "Don't come for me" echoed in my head. What did Nagato mean by that? Has she lost hope?
"Is something the matter?" Koizumi started while noticing my gloomy looking face.
"Oh, you noticed huh?" I sighed. "It's nothing much really… I'm just thinking about something."
"If it is about this trip, I have already expressed my opinion on it." Yeah, I don't really need your opinion to begin with. You just need to sit there and be quiet for now, Mr. Assistant Brigade Leader. "… or is it about Ms. Nagato?" That hit it.
"… How did you know?"
"It's written all over your face." Sharp… "But considering that factor, we have three whole days to save her, so I won't worry about it much." I already pondered about that fact, but I don't have any confidence in it. "I'm just saying that there isn't much to worry about." My ass… I have everything in this matter to worry about. You, Haruhi, Ms. Asahina, and Nagato, I have to worry about everyone's safety. Great, now I'm really sounding like a stereo typical hero wanna-be here… There's no way I could just do that now that I think of it…
"Common logic disagrees with the odds!" The words of the President echoed in my head. Maybe he was right… And to think I was the one who provoked him to go and help us… And I thought I would be more calmer than now…
"No, Kyon!" I shouted in my thoughts. "Are you really going to throw away everything you have worked for just to save your friend who you promised to save? I thought you were better than this." Yeah well, no… "Ha! Well, I'm going to say this to you once and only once. You're an inconsistent, irresponsible bastard. You're going to let a person die that has been helping you all these years? Bah! Maybe you're just really a low life scum bag." Shut up! I get it! To be tutored by someone nonexistent is really an embarrassing thought. Or maybe, that was just me… In any case, whoever said that is right… I got to keep my head straight no matter what. Keep moving forward! That's all I need to do…
We arrived in front of the apartment. The President (SC) was waiting for us, along with Kimidori-san.
"You are just in time." The President greeted. "Follow me." We approached the door and dialed a number that I followed: #708. I was thinking why they were pressing those buttons, and then the door opened. I didn't bother asking how it happened or why. I just went in.
In a few moments, we reached the door of Nagato's abandoned apartment room.
"How are you going to open it?" I asked.
"Do you have the book mark with you?" Kimidori-san asked. I nodded and took it out. She pointed at the knob, suggesting that I put the bookmark there, and then both objects suddenly glowed. A few clicks and the door opened. Sweet…
We entered the room and took our shoes off. I notice there were a couple of blue poster papers, almost like a construction planning board, or whatever it's called.
"What are these for?" Koizumi asked.
"I will show you later. For now, let us wait for the others." Okay then…
We sat in silence, waiting for Haruhi and the other members of the gang to call up. It gave me time to think about what we might do. For example, maybe the President has something that can shoot the enemies down right on the spot, like a homing laser or something. Or maybe (bleep) saber. I don't know. But that would be so cool.
Ring… Ring… The phone rang. Kimidori-san stood up and went for the phone. "Hello? Ah, Mori-san. Oh, Ms. Suzumiya and the others are waiting already? Okay, I'll bring you in." I heard a small beep that lasted for five seconds. Probably the noise that it makes when it sends a signal or something. "Sending that signal is a bit sluggish compared to ours, isn't it President?" The President nodded. A bit? I think it would be a million times faster, literally.
In a few minutes later…
Knock, Knock…
"Coming!" Kimidori-san, almost tip toeing, went and opened the door. "Please come in." The people that came in included Haruhi, Ms. Asahina, Tsuruya-san, and Mori-san. Wait… Mori-san?
"Hey, Koizumi…" I said while turning to him.
"Hm?"
"Why is Mori-san here? I wasn't expecting her."
"Oh, I informed the Organization about the situation and they suggested her to come." I see. Unlike our previous meetings of wearing a maid outfit and a police-woman uniform, she was wearing a butler suit, which shows her figurine even more… What am I looking at? I've been noticing myself looking at women ever since my sister wore those clothes that Haruhi gave her… Haruhi was wearing a yellow T-shirt saying, "Out of the Way!" Tsuruya-san was wearing her sailor uniform. Lastly, Ms. Asahina was wearing a simple, yet elegant dress with a cute hat to accompany it.
"I see that everyone is here." The President stood up. "Let's get things started. Everyone, please take a seat." They followed. The President went and got the blueprint like posters from the corner of the empty room. "This is a lay out of the whole Integrated Data Thought Entity edifice, or at least the main parts of it." He unrolled the sheet and it was larger than we thought it would be, and more dynamic. With the lights turned off, it revealed a huge 3-D line scale of a huge space ship. So, this is what it looks like. I'm not going into details. It's too complicated to explain, and I'll bore you of it. He set the whole thing down on the floor. Haruhi's eyes were gleaming with excitement…
"This is where we are starting." He pointed at the large part of the back of the space ship. It zoomed in and went into the inside details. It looked like a huge empty garage of jets. "This is where they embark all vehicles that is used for far galaxies." So, it is the garage. "Assuming that the Entity is already anticipating our plans, the first batch of enemies will be waiting there." Damn… So early. He looked at Kimidori-san.
"I will be the one taking care of those, so don't worry." She calmly said. Well, I can't be surprised. Even an innocent looking girl like her can kick ass, right?
"… And then we will take the path in the middle, which is the main hall." He zoomed in into an empty looking hall with lights going on each side. "We have to assume the worst, which means that they are most likely traps in the area." Most likely, you are right. "There's no way of knowing of where they are. To be honest, even I don't know where they are set. Or do I have the knowledge of being set. I usually take the direct route to the main lobby… Anyway, let us move on. The hall is one-mile long, which will take us six minutes the least to get to the end." He put the holographic image of the ship with its top facing us. He pointed at the end of the corridor. "There is an elevator here. It is completely for emergency purposes, so no one can get in nor out once someone's in it. From there we go up." He again put the image horizontally, but he lowered it down so we could see the higher level. "There are three main security branches that we have to get through." He pointed at the first room, which was huge. You could fit a whole American Football field in there. "First one is of course the weakest ones. They say the 'disposables.' I know it is cruel, but that is how they are called. I will be the one taking care of those." He sighed. What now? "This is where the problem starts." He pointed at the second room, which was only a size of two classrooms. "This area is where the humanoid interfaces in higher levels come in." He pointed at me. "They can almost par with the data manipulation abilities of Nagato Yuki and you currently."
"Wait, me?"
"Yes. Nagato Yuki has given you an identical data formation of herself and passed it to you." That sounds a bit embarrassing, or maybe that's just me. "Anyway, everyone must be careful in this area… Once, you get pass the second room, you will encounter a bridge." He pointed at the next area. That's the hall where Asakura and I walked through. I didn't see any passage way when I went there, though. Maybe it was camouflaged or something along those lines. "You must take the route to your right to reach the central system."
"Wait… If I remember correctly, we needed something to open that door." I recalled. Asakura invoked some type of data incantation to access it.
"And that something will be your bookmark." He pointed out. So this bookmark is like a universal key, huh? That makes things convenient. "Suzumiya Haruhi…" He turned to Haruhi.
"Yeah?" Haruhi was still staring at the hologram like a little kid that received her first toy and thought it was the greatest thing. I pinched her cheek. "Oi! What are you doing, idiot?" She slapped my hand."
"Just checking if you're awake. Now listen what he has to say."
"I know that. I'm not a kid Kyon." Well, you're acting like one. She turned to the President (SC). "What is it?" she said indifferently.
"I must advice you to stay with Kyon the whole time. You have not been aware of your abilities and-."
"Aware-shmare! I don't care!" Haruhi shouted.
"…Eh?" The President looked as if he just saw a black hole coming close. As for me I wasn't very surprised.
"As long as we save Yuki, I think her name was, I have nothing to lose! And besides, it sounds fun!" You're really looking for fun in a time like this? Well, I guess I can't blame her. She's been looking for an adventure ever since first year began and now it is in her grasp. Also, for some odd reason, her saying that made me more calm than I was. The President sighed and grinned.
"Do as you will…" He stood up. At the same time, the lights were turned off and the hologram was also turned off.
"I'll get tea for everyone." Kimidori-san stood up and went to the kitchen.
"I- I'll go, too." Ms. Asahina stood up and cutely followed Kimidori-san with her face looking slightly confused of what's going on. I guess she had to get fresh air that doesn't involve with any complicated things like this. Kimidori-san turned around and smiled as approval of coming. I know it's not the time to think about this, but maybe Ms Asahina should ask Kimidori-san of all her question of being a maid. Of course, it's not that she's going to use them. I just want to see it.
The President slowly sat down on a chair that came out of nowhere. He looked like an elementary school teacher that was teaching the kids how to behave properly in school, and we were those kids… Wait a minute. Why do you get the chair?
"Any questions?" He asked, crossing his legs and arms and leaning back. No one seemed interested to raise their hand. I raised mine, hesitantly for some reason. "Yes, Kyon?"
"Yeah… About this whole thing… How accurate do you think this will succeed?" I asked, knowing that I would regret the answer.
"I can't believe you are curious. Anyway, it is probably around thirty percent that we are going to succeed." Damn… That's not much… "But…" He started. "It is you that said that we have to stand against the odds, am I right?" Damn my noisy tongue. But I guess you're right…
I chuckled a bit, revealing a grin. "That's humans for you. You just can't get rid of us. We keep coming."
"I guess so." We both laughed. Haruhi did, too, but no one else seems to be enjoying the moment.
"Here's the tea." Kimidori-san said walking in. Of course I know she heard the whole thing. The kitchen is right there. "Ms. Asahina helped me brew it. She has a vast knowledge of tea. I quite enjoyed making it." She said while handing out each cup to each of us.
"I hope we brewed it well." Ms. Asahina said following Kimidori-san with a pot of hot tea. You needn't worry, Ms. Asahina. Combined with Kimidori-san's hands, your tea will pass the heavens!
We enjoyed a quiet drinking of tea. After I finished mine, I was refreshed, but yet, I felt something stagnant inside me.… Probably just my empty stomach complaining. I ignored it and handed it to Ms. Asahina for a refill. I can't get enough of her tea… Probably even when I die.
Silence sat in the room. It reminds me of Nagato's usual self. Man… Now I'm feeling teary… Great…
"Now that we have enjoyed a cup of tea, some of us more, we must proceed to more preparations." The President stood up. "Come this way." We all stood up and followed him into Nagato's former room. When I got a peek inside, there were four futons lying down. Two of them were blue and the other two were pink.
"What's this about?" I turned to the President.
"This is how you will be sent over to the Entity edifice."
"You mean… By sleeping in these?" I asked being surprised.
"Not exactly sleeping. These futons will act as temporary chambers that will transport you to the Entity grounds. A teleporting machine for easy terms." That's easy enough to understand.
"Wait, why are there only four…? Actually never mind." I don't exactly want Tsuruya-san and Ms. Asahina to come with us. Aside from Ms. Asahina from being a time-traveler, she doesn't have any fighting abilities, unless I don't know about it. I don't even think she carries any type of futuristic weapons.
"Hm… I see what's going on…" Tsuruya-san brought up. "Well, I wish everyone luck." She bowed with a small smile on her face. She suddenly tapped my shoulder. "You better not screw up, Kyon." She said to me, almost glaring but her voice sounded like she was joking. Either way, whatever it meant I'm going to take that seriously.
"Don't worry…" She let go. "Oh yeah, Tsuruya-san. I have a favor to ask."
"What is it?"
"Can you take care of my sister while I'm gone? Also, don't mention anything about this to her. I already told her that I'm only going on a class field trip… I don't want her to be confused and more worried as it is." That poor little girl is still depressed about her dear cat being absent.
"Will do! I'll take Mikuru to come with me." She lightly pounded her chest.
"Thanks."
"I wish everyone the best of luck…" The statement came from Ms. Asahina who looked like she's in the verge of crying. Tsuruya-san grabbed her shoulders to calm her. These two are like sisters who were separated away by some cruel fate and found themselves once again. I turned to Kimidori-san. She knew what I was going to ask her.
"I'll guide you two downstairs." She calmly said. The three ladies bowed at the same time and exited the room.
"Now coming back to our discussion. Please make your way to the futons." And we did. We sat down. "Kyon, you are knowledgeable of the abilities that Nagato Yuki gave you, am I right? Well assuming you do, use it wisely and only in the time of need." I think I have to use it every time then. I only have an hour and forty-five left with it. It sounds like a long time considering it only loses five minutes per use, according to Nagato, but this operation could take days. It turns off on its own, too, so I can't control it diminishing the minutes. "Keep the bookmark with you at all times and do not lose it at all costs." I know that.
"And that is all I have to say. Please lie down inside the futons with the blankets covering your feet up to your neck. After that, just relax. We will come shortly after once you are transported."
"Got it." I replied. Everyone did as they were told. Ms. Mori and Haruhi tucked their selves in the pink futons and Koizumi and I tucked ourselves in the blue futons. The President turned off the lights and exited the room.
… This is awkward… Haruhi and I were right next to each other in futons, and futons aren't the best things to feel comfortable in when you are with a girl. A guy would usually be all happy and the girl would be nervous. But since Koizumi and Mori-san were here, I guess, it's fine, right?
"K-Kyon?" Haruhi said, sounding a bit hesitant.
"Yeah?"
"… this is embarrassing…" You're embarrassed? "Anyway, are you ready?"
"Yeah." I said silently, but assured of my answer.
"Let's go full throttle then."
Yeah… I was staring at the dark ceiling for about five seconds, and then blinked. We weren't in Nagato's room anymore. The floor under us was all white, with wirings going around the whole room. The walls, the ladders, the ceilings, the doors, everything was white with green electronic lights. We made it…
The clothes that we were wearing were the same as the one from my trips here couple of nights ago.
"What's up with these weird outfits?" Haruhi said appearing in front of me.
"My, what interesting attire." Koizumi said appearing on my right.
"I agree." Mori-san said appearing on my left. I didn't have a different opinion either.
"Transfer complete." Said the President, materializing behind my right shoulder. Kimidori-san materialized right after right behind me. "Please take all precautions. Do not be unaware of anything, even for a split second, you got it?" All of us nodded. We suddenly saw a couple of water ripple-like materialization appearing out of nowhere.
"It begins…" Koizumi said, sounding worried.
I took a deep breath and letting out a deep sigh.
"Let's go!" Haruhi shouted proudly. She took the words right off my mouth. But yeah.
Don't worry Nagato, we're almost there. "Everyone, let's go."