Dear god, what have I done?! This story started out as a random idea, and now look at it! You know when I finished the first story, and then started the second one, I had over 40 E-Mails?! Most were people putting me or either story in their Alerts or Favorites list, and some were even reviews! I am so happy all of you love this series, it means a lot to me that so many people are reading this! Now to get to the main event...
Welcome Home
At the Satella Police HQ, all of the soldiers were lined up in the Conference room. A. C. Eos, or Ace walked up to the podium and was tapping on the microphone.
"Hello? Is this thing on?" he asked still adjusting it, he then cleared his throat and spoke into it, "Greet-" a loud noice from the microphone interrupted him, and everyone covered their ears. Ace adjusted the microphone again and laughed awkwardly, "Sorry about that people. Let's try this again," he said, everyone rolling their eyes thinking "typical Ace". Sure he was their superior, but he was always a tad... eccentric... and it made it hard to take him seriously at times.
Ace cleared his throat and started from the beginning, "Greetings, men of the Satella Police and WAZA. As you all know, for the past few months we've been at war with the people of Planet FM. I know things have been really crazy around here lately, and I wish I could say that things are going to settle down soon, but I can't. Truth is things are so crazy that for the time being, Dr. Goodall is going to need Acid and I to help her even more than usual, so I won't be able to lead you as effectively as I would like, so without further ado, I would like to introduce to you my stand in, Miss Valerie Sanders," at that Ace stepped down, to make room for the woman walking up. She had long, wave red hair, and was wearing a uniform similar to Ace's uniform, but had a long matching jacket over it. She was wearing red lip stick, and had a very pleasant air about her.
"Thank you Ace," she said through the microphone, "For those who don't know, I was an officer trained right under Ace in the academy, and was stationed in Den-Tech City's base. I'm looking forward to leading all of you, and I swear that we, the people of Earth will win this war against Planet FM!" at that everyone cheered raising their fists. Valerie walked over to Ace, who was clapping his hands, "I was so nervous!" she said finally relaxing.
"I think you did great Valerie. I'm glad I picked you," Ace said nodding with a sense of achievement.
"I still can't believe you did. I mean, I know I'm the highest officer in my unit, but I don't think I'm cut out for this leading business."
"Nonsense," Ace said slapping her on the back, "You'll be great. Just try to remember, as officers we're just trying to defend Earth, not go to war with Planet FM."
"Well, alright," Valerie said, "But I still think we should consider a preemptive strike against the Planet FM. Let them know that we mean business."
"Valerie..."
"At least give it some thought Ace."
Before Ace could protest an officer ran up to him, "Ace, I just got a call from Kelvin! He told me that they have Luna and Xerox at their house!"
"Zero's at the Stelars' house?!" Ace said in shock, confusing Valerie, "Tell Kelvin that I'm on my way!" he continued running off. He stopped midway however, ran over to his desk, pulled out what looked like a Mega Snack, and then continued outside.
"Yes Sir!" the officer said running in another direction, Valerie just standing there confused.
"Zero...?"
Luna was sleeping quite peacefully at the moment. She stirred a bit and with her eyes still closed, took in her surroundings. It was nice to be in a real bed again. The covers and pillow felt nice. She took in a deep breath and realized where she was, by the familiar sent of the pillow.
"Geo!" she said getting up suddenly. She was so out of it that she didn't even realize where she was. She looked around and realized that she was really in Geo's room. It was just like how Geo left it, not super neat, but not really messy either. She looked next to her and saw the Visualizer and her Hunter VG. She looked in her Hunter VG, and was surprised when she didn't see Xerox inside. She thought about it for a second, and then realized where he might be.
In the kitchen, Xerox was talking with Kelvin and Hope, telling them about what happened since they were curious as to where Luna was for the past three weeks.
"So, all this time, Luna was Zero?" Kelvin asked.
"Yep. I'm surprised you didn't know. She wasn't trying to hide or anything," Xerox stated.
"I had an idea that it was her," Hope said catching Kelvin and Xerox's attention, "I don't know, I just had a feeling," she said answering their unanswered questions.
"Anyway Xerox, this Aries, where do you think he went?" Kelvin asked.
"My guess is, he probably went back to Planet FM to heal. We probably won't see him for a while, but the Four Guardians will definitely be here to keep an eye on things."
"Um, Xerox," Hope started, "While you and Luna were up there, did you find out anything about Geo?" that question hit Xerox hard. How was he going to tell them about what happened to their son?
"That isn't an easy question to answer," Xerox said looking away, but Hope took his hand.
"Please Xerox, please tell me the truth, I need to know," Hope said looking into Xerox's eyes. He didn't want to, but he knew that he had to.
"You're not going to like the answer, but fine, I'll tell you," he said.
When Luna came downstairs, she saw Hope burying her face with her hands crying, Kelvin holding her, and Xerox looking down in sadness and guilt.
"Xerox..." she said, knowing full well what happened here. She walked over to Hope and Kelvin, and put her hand on Hope's shoulder, "Mrs. Stelar?" she said slowly, Hope looked up at Luna, "I don't think it's over yet. We shouldn't give up just yet," she continued softly. Hope calmed down and nodded. At that moment the doorbell rang.
"I'll get it," Kelvin said getting up to answer the door.
"You've gotten a lot stronger," Hope said putting her hands on Luna's shoulders.
"It's all thanks to Xerox, he helped me to move on, gave me another reason to fight," she said looking at Xerox, who smiled.
"Luna!" they heard at the door. Before Luna could even react fully, Ace had her in a hearty embrace.
"A, Ace!" Luna said in shock, she still wasn't used to that.
"Gee, de-ja-vu much?" Xerox said remembering Ace hugging Luna just like this the day they met.
"You guys had us so worried," Ace said now hugging Xerox too.
"Sorry about that Ace," Luna said, Xerox struggling to get free.
"Um Ace, Luna and Xerox need to breathe," Kelvin said.
"Oh, right! Sorry guys," Ace let go and stepped away.
"Why don't you stay for breakfast Ace? Unless you live off of Mega Snacks like the rumors say," Hope said with a smile.
Ace, as sad as it was, actually pulled out a Mega Snack and was eating it looking at Hope, "I would love that Mrs. Stelar, thanks," he said with a full mouth. Everyone laughed, Luna actually the loudest. She was so happy right now...
She was finally home...
