Hey everybody! Wow, I didn't think this story would have followers and people wanting more. Thank you so much for reading this and the comments as well! You've all been so patient and encouraging.

I apologize for the lateness of this update. I've had personal matters to attend to but they are now more manageable. I will try my best to update more often, as this is a dear story of mine.

Also, to answer some questions:

1. Misaka is somewhere. You may find her if you keep reading.

2. The Queen is not an OC. Her real name is Shokuhou Misaki. You can find out more info at: wiki/Shokuhou_Misaki

3. Tsukino Miyabo is an OC.

4. This is a Certain Scientific Railgun fanfic. I may mention some Index but this is purely the Railgun universe and characters.

Other than that, please enjoy. I always welcome reviews and such. Thank you again!

Chapter Four

"…I can't believe that just happened."

"What, that the Queen bewitched us or that Kuroko insulted her?"

"…both, I suppose."

With that, Uiharu delivered a heavy sigh and spooned some of the delicious parfait into her mouth. "Oh, what do we do now?" The trio was now in their favorite meeting place, the local diner, resting after the spectacular confrontation. All three were seated, Uiharu with a large parfait, Kuroko with a glass of water, and Konori with tea and the remains of a small cake.

Kuroko hmphed. "We beat her at her own game." WHACK. Kuroko whimpered and rubbed her head, glancing balefully at Konori's hand. "No more of your incredulous statements. You'll kill us all."

"I was just suggesting."

"I'm fairly certain we do not need to resort to dirty tatics."

"You never know."

WHACK.

"I'M IN A WHEEL CHAIR SO YOU SHOULD NOT BE HITTING ME!"

"Oh, I'm sorry."

Konori then pushed Kuroko out of her seat.

"Sempai, don't you thinks that's a bit too much? Uiharu asked worriedly. Konori shook her head. "Not at all. Maybe a bump to the head will finally set her mind straight for once." Meanwhile, Kuroko was struggling to get up from the floor. "Why you!" Before Kuroko could retort, a familiar voice entered the fray.

"Well, well, well, if it isn't the bumbling detective!"

It was the girl that impersonated Misaka from earlier.

"You! What are you doing here?"

"What else?"

With alarming calmness, she joined them at the table. "I'll have two Mango Blossom drinks, please." She told the waitress and relaxed. "So, what are you numb nuts up to?" Kuroko finally reached the booth and sat back up. "How dare you act so casual! What was your name again?!"

The girl flipped her hair haughtily. "Tsukino Miyabo, don't make me repeat myself." The drinks came and she began to sip them. "Oh, nice…"

"Hey! I'm not done yet! Do you work for the Queen or something?"

"Oh puh-leeze, that blond manipulater? I work alone."

"If you're trying to be cool, its not working."

"Hmph! Better than your attempt back at the library!"

Uiharu gasped. "Wait, weren't you—" The Tsukino girl waved dismissively at the flower adorned girl. "Yes, yes, bloomhead, I was taken in by the dorm-mother but I got out fairly quickly. When I told her I was a Judgement member."

Konori began to choke as Kuroko's eyes grew alight with a new flame. "YOU'RE WHAT?! OVER MY DEAD BODY!"

Tsukino looked at her with narrowed eyes. "If this is what the team is like at this sorry excuse for an academy, I'm not at all surprised."

Konori regained her dignity. "Miyabo-san, why did you join our group?"

"I was sent here. Seems like lots of sheninagans are going on in your academy. An overbearing military presence was avoided by making me your new member. Hello." She started drinking the next glass.

Kuroko, incensed, struggled to speak in a calm manner. "Well, if that's so, then what was with the stunt in the hallway?" Tsukino rolled her eyes. "I was testing your abilities, of course." Konori nodded and proceeded with her questions. "So, you're on our side, huh? What do you have to offer?"

"More than you, obviously." Tsukino smirked, bringing the straw up and down on her lip. Uiharu, visibly upset, stayed quiet, Kuroko noticed. Her thin arms were trembling. The teleporter nibbled her lip. It was one thing to be skilled but another thing to be arrogant. "…well, we need all the help we can get." Konori stated, smoothing the tension. She bowed her head. "Welcome to the team."

Uiharu and Kuroko followed suit. They belonged to Judgment after all. Personal matters were second, their duty first. Tsukino, quiet, bowed back as well, and relaxed again. "Alright, we got the formal stuff out of the way. Now, we should think about what we should do." She straightened her position on the seat, placing her elbows on the table. "From what we saw back in the library, the Queen's up to something. And your precious Misaka is missing. What's up?"

"It isn't the first time…" Kuroko grumbled. "…she often goes off on her own to do things out of her jurisdiction." Tsukino nodded. "Hmm. Haven't met her yet and she already sounds interesting." Uiharu nearly spilled her drink. "Ehhh? You haven't met her?! But, you were able to—" Tsukino grinned unpleasantly. "Hehe, yup, that's my special ability. I can tell if a certain someone is on your mind and transform into them. So, not necessarily shape-shifting, but I've been practicing to do it by my thoughts alone. It's called the Doppelganger ability. Its not as well known so I'm not surprised you numb nuts don't know about it."

Tsukino took another sip from her drink as the others took in the info.

"Hmm, well, that could be quite the tool if used correctly." Konori surmised, lost in thought. "Yup. But, uh, don't tell anyone else, alright? Its kind of a secret." Tsukino hurriedly added. Kuroko leered at her. "What's this? A secret? How many more do you have?" Tsukino glared back. "Why don't you tell me yours then, you rotten little tomato!" Kuroko slammed her hands on the table. "What kind of attitude is that, and that's the pot calling the kettle black!"

Kuroko gritted her teeth. Who did this girl think she was, this so-called "Tsukino"?! Now that they were in the diner, in full light no less, she could inspect her. It was nothing short of Judgment procedures. Being said, Tsukino looked like a young girl, the cheerful type, if it weren't for her barb like attitude. The long brown hair and freckles added to the effect. Hmm. Fancies herself as a "nice girl", doesn't she? Kuroko glowered. She had a slim figure and tan skin. Well, there was no denying her somewhat physical prowess, thought Kuroko. She had to watch this girl Tsukino carefully.

And she wanted to excuse herself to go to the bathroom, but in reality, she was going to call her superiors to confirm the "new member". It was way too fishy, all of it. She got wheeled out from the table. "Excuse me." As she turned around, she felt another force on the chair. "Oh, hey, crab apple, I'll take you to the bathroom." It was Tsukino, pushing her to the restroom. "I needed to go too."

Kuroko obligated but inside she was screaming.

Soon, they were in the restroom. Tsukino propelled her to the larger stall, and, unsurprisingly, stayed inside. In front of Kuroko was the wall. She faced it and spoke to the other girl. "…What is it?"

"What's your relationship with Misaka?"

"She's my roommate."

"Is that all?"

"I would be lying if I said I didn't want more out of it."

"Okay, enough questions."

But Tsukino was still there.

"WHAT?!"

Kuroko was about to wheel about and kick the girl for her impertinence.

"Nothing, nothing. Its fun to see you squirm, that's all."

With that strange answer, the girl left. Kuroko shook her head and immediately pulled out her phone now that she was gone. "…Hello? Yes, this is Shirai Kuroko. I would like to know about recent Judgment transfers. I'll hold." Someone picked up soon after.

"Yes. I have what you're looking for. The most recent being this morning, at 7:41 am, of transfer Tsukino Miyabo to Tokiwadai Middle School."

Kuroko let out her breath. Well, that was confirmed. However…

"From what academy?"

"…that information is prohibited."

"…Understood. Thank you."

"You're welcome. Have a nice day."

Kuroko put away her phone. It was compelling, to say the least. I thought she came from a nearby school because of her name…well, that's not true…perhaps, she's not a student at all? It was something interesting. That and her supposed ability. She needed to do research. That alone was difficult, seeing as how the girl was right in front of—that's it!

After sometime she came out of the bathroom and back to the table. Tsukino noticed and turned around. "Oh hey. Thought you fell in or something." Kuroko ignored the taunt and arranged herself at the table. "Konori-sempai." The tall girl turned to her. "I think it best to take our proceedings elsewhere." Konori nodded. "Well, back to the office, I suppose."

They paid the bill and made their way back to the school. School had ended and other members were in the school watching the office. However, Kuroko couldn't help but feel she had been neglecting her duties. She often pursued troubles out of the school's range in her youth and that led to things spiraling out of control. She couldn't help it. It was a strong sense of justice instilled in her ever since…

Kuroko shook her head. Now was not time to dwell on the past. The future was imminent. "Shirai-san, are you alright?" Caring as ever, Uiharu was concerned about her. "I'm fine, Uiharu."

They reached the academy and the office. Konori went straight to her desk as well as Uiharu. Kuroko was about to head to hers as well when a hand stopped her chair. "…Yes, Miyabo-san?"

"Ehh, call me Tsuki, no need to be formal."

"…Yes, 'Tsuki'?"

"Show me around. I have no idea what this place is."

Kuroko was about to smack her when she noticed Konori shake her finger at her. For the love of-!

"This is the Judgment office for Tokiwadai Middle School. Nothing spectacular, as its set in a school setting and serves as a resource and help center. During office hours we compile reports, paperwork and as such. In the case of an…event, we do our best to solve it. Some work in here and some out there. That's it." Usually Kuroko would boast about the facilities that the office offered but with this girl she wanted to get away from her.

"Hmm. Pretty nice set-up. So, what can I do?"

"…go ask Konori."

She walked off and came back shortly.

"She told me that you would show me the ropes."

Mentally, Kuroko imagined getting back at Konori. What had the teleporter done to deserve this chaos?! …Ah. Perhaps it was the reverse side of the coin. She got to bathe with Misaka and now she had to pay the price. That was the only solution and reason for this hell she was in. "Ah…fall from heaven, that's it, exactly…" she murmured, half-dazed.

"…you're freaking me out." Tsukino's abrupt tone shook Kuroko from her reverie. "You, 'Tsuki' are the one, as you so eloquently put, 'freaking me out!'" She half-yelled, half-whispered in a furious hiss. "Hey, hey, calm down. You can't do work in such an angry mood. Clouds your vision."

"…what are you even talking about?"

She leaned in towards Kuroko. Oh great. Another invasion of personal space. "You want to find big sis, don't you? I do too. Well, for a different reason. So, come on, lets work on it."

"…you know what, I still have no idea what you're talking about."

"Oh come on, you know what I mean!"

"Are you from Kansai? That accent betrays you…"

"Eh? Kansai? No, I'm from America."

"…excuse me?"

"Why, you fart or something?"

"…I didn't know espers were in America…"

"Well, you should brush up on your history, especially since I seem to be on your mind. You want to know more about me? You could just ask…"

Kuroko, an involuntary action, blushed. "What?!" Tsukino grinned crookedly. "What what?"

"…alright, well, if you're from America, what brings you here?"

"Help. I'm here as help."

"And spying?"

"No, not really. If I were spying, you wouldn't even see me."

"…is there anything else I should know?"

"Actually, there's a lot you shouldn't know, but just to make things simpler and ease my conscious, how about this." She leaned in, close to Kuroko's ear, whispering. "Stargate Project. Gemstones. Magic words."

At that she pulled away, grinning expectantly. "So, what should we do now?"

As she looked at the strange girl, Kuroko mentally put another object on her "To Solve" List. At the top, was finding out where Onee-Sama was. Second, what the Queen was up to. Third, who, no, WHAT was the girl named Tsukino Miyabo?

It was stressful, to say the least.

TO BE CONTINUED