Gundam Club...
Akihabara...
In a park not far away, a young boy was having a battle with the other older kids. All the kids backed in fear as the boy's Mad Dog finished off all of their LBXs and left nothing behind.
" Tsk, such weaklings. I need more! I want to battle someone much stronger!"
He was pissed off as no one has the spunk to walk to him. He tugged away his LBX and placed his hands in his pockets as he turned to walk away when suddenly his CCM vibrated. As he took it out, a smirk formed on his lip.
" Finally a strong opponent had shown itself..."...
Hiro: " here we're!"
The blunette announced happily while holding his hands dramatically at the huge building standing in front of them.
Everyone else blinked in surprise at the many people out there.
Lilyan: " I didn't expect to see this much people here!"
Ban: " this whole building is their club!?"
He asked to confirm since the building had already more than ten floors.
Mirai : " Gundam is actually a pretty famous anime to the point that it has many seasons each with a different story and has a lot of fans all over the world. It's only natural for their main fan club to be such huge."
Kirito couldn't care less, merely opening the coke can Mirai bought him as promised and drinking it.
Hiro snapped when he realized the red head wasn't near them anymore, only to spot her trying to sneak away.
Hiro: " Ran-san!"
Ran shivered as she looked back at him.
Ran: " I was found out."
Hiro: " it's no good Ran-san! Don't forget our main mission here!"
Mizel: " let's go. The sooner we get the driver the better. For all we know, they may send some LBXs after us."
Mirai: " if that possibility is high, why didn't we bring the others with us?"
Ban: " moving in a large group would attack even more attention, that's why, Takuya-san is trying to keep the members limited.
Jessica: " sounds just about right. So, where to find this driver thing?"
Hiro: " most likely on the Gundam Age's floor."
He said as he dragged an annoyed Ran back to the group.
Hiro: " we have to look for the building's map inside to find it."
Kirrito: " then, lead the way, you Otakus."
They all followed both Mirai and Hiro inside. As they were walking through the large floor, they couldn't hide their amazed looks at the plastic models of the mobile suits presented out there. Ban even stopping once or twice to admire them.
Ban: " they're amazing! All those details!"
He murmured. Mirai smiled, of course anyone who is interested in LBXs will be amazed by such work.
Mirai: " those small ones are fan made and customized plastic models made especially for exhibition. You will be surprised at what's next in the main hall."
Ban blinked twice at that, but soon understood what she meant when they reached the large hall with a lot of people gathering in it. All to see the giant models built there. Some were even made so that people can get on.
Mirai: " that's a Gundam in real dimensions."
People were taking pictures, sharing books and posters and there were even kids who were battling using customized LBX so they looked just those giant robot from their favorite anime.
Ran: " you didn't tell me they were holding LBX battles here!"
Hiro looked up from the map he was reading with Mirai at that.
Hiro: " didn't I, sorry."
He rubbed the back of his head. Mirai was trying to find the Gundam Age's main floor.
Jessica: " well, I don't think this place is really bad. Even with them..."
She pointed out at some people in cosplays that were playing a scene from the anime.
Ban blinked when Lilyan left his side and walked to one of the giant robot's statues. The one she stood in front of was that of a white and blue robot with lights decorating the blue parts on both its body and weapons.
Ban walked up to her and looked at her eyes that held a deep sadness as old memories followed in her mind.
Lilyan: " Onii-sama used to love this anime so much."
Ban gave her a soft look. He knew how much sensitive the subject of her missing brother was for her, he knew she was trying her hardest to find a clue to him untill she got busy with the new crisis.
Lilyan: " what are you watching, Onii-sama?"
The toddler girl asked as she peeked from behind her brother's shoulder. The boy chuckled as he held her up and made her sit on his lap, facing his laptop.
William: " Gundam."
Lilyan: " Gundam?"
William : " it's quite an interesting show, I wonder if one day, I can become the same as those incredible scientist who can create such strong and great thing."
She looked at the white and blue robot that was fighting off its enemies and taking them down steadily, her eyes sparkled at how beautiful and gorgeous it was.
Lilyan: " Onii-sama! I want this!"
She pointed at the robot.
William: " eh! The Unicorn Gundam? But it's quite impossible."
He said with a wary smile and a sweat drop while the girl puffed her cheeks.
Lilyan: " I want it!"
William: " alright! Maybe one day, I can give you one, when I will be a great scientist!"
Lilyan: " I'm sure you will! Onii-sama is the greatest!"
She couldn't stop a smile from forming at that memory.
Lilyan: " I knew a bit about Gundam because of Onii-sama. "
She continued to stare at the robot in front of her before blinking and reaching to her bag to take out her LBX. Ban blinked at that and rose an eyebrow.
Lilyan: " it's not a coincidence, for them to have the same name..."
Now with both the LBX and the real robot model, Ban could see that they reassembled each other to a certain point, something that made him confused. Could it be that Lilyan's LBX was based of the robot with the same name from that anime.
Lilyan: " I didn't realize the ressemblance before because it has been years since I've seen the Unicorn Gundam. But now..."
The LBX also seemed confused. It was like looking at a grown up version of himself, with a different weapon though.
Lilyan: " Unicorn..."
The LBX looked up at her.
Lilyan: " who exactly created you?"
The LBX didn't know how to answer, for his memories of when he was created were blurry. All he could remember was a blurry scene with far away voices that he couldn't distinguish. He shook his head at that and Lilyan sighed. She thought her LBX may actually be the lead that she was looking for to find her brother.
Ban wrapped his arm around her shoulders, an act that made her incline her head towards him. Ban gave her a gentle warm smile as to reassure her.
Ban: " don't worry, I'm sure we'll find your brother one day. I will help you."
A taint of pink showed up on her face as she nodded her head with a small smile.
Ran: " hm, aren't they cute together~"
She nudged Jessica with a smirk and the blonde was trying hard not to squeal.
Jessica: " of course they're."
Ran: " don't you think we have to give them a small push?"
Jessica rose an eyebrow at that, mildly surprised.
Jessica: " what are you talking about? They're already dating."
Those words fell down on Ran like lightning.
Ran: " they had already! When? Where? For how long?!"
She placed her finger on her jaw as to recall the details.
Jessica: " since Ban moved to country A... Wait, don't tell me you didn't know..."
Ran: " they don't seem as a couple at all!"
Mizel was shifting his look between them in confusion.
Jessica: " well, Ban isn't actually the romantic type, only looking for a battle wherever he goes, so nothing much goes between them. Surprisingly Lilyan doesn't mind that as well."
Mirai: " to be honest, I thought Ban will be the last to get a girlfriend, but to think he will be among the firsts. He is full of surprises."
Mirai joined them, having heard their conversation.
Ban: " who is full of surprises?"
He questioned as he strolled over to them, not hearing the first part of what Mirai said.
Mirai: " don't bother about it. We've found the Gundam Age's floor. Let's go."
She led the way and everyone followed after her with Ran lingering in the back, clearly not over the shock yet.
Ran: " even Ban is already in a relationship..."
Hiro next to her gave a sweat drop. Actually he was not expecting less from his idol.
Mizel rose his look to Mirai, he was hesitant but he wanted to ask. The blunette looked down at him as she realized the change in his attitude and smiled.
Mirai: " what's it?"
Mizel kept silent for a second then spoke out.
Mizel: " I know that two people who love each other become a couple after declaring their love. Isn't that enough? Have I missed on something? Since Ran said they don't seem like a couple."
Mirai thought for a second.
Mirai: " you know, only declaring your love isn't enough. And usually couples tend to do things that show off how much they care for each other, it's actually shown through their acts and not their words. Saying ' I love you ' to someone isn't enough, you have to show him how much you do love him. That's what Ran meant by that."
Mizel rose an eyebrow.
Mizel: " then, does that mean they don't love each other?"
Mirai shook her head with a small smile.
Mirai: " I don't think so. It's just that Ban and Lilyan have their own ways to show their love to each other, ways that's different from what other people do. And seems like both are happy with their relationship that way rather than being like some sort of a romantic Korean drama."
She said jokingly, she could tell Mizel didn't get fully what she wanted to say, but her words seemed to sink in anyway. She was surprised to see that the boy was actually curious about humans and is asking about their lives. Well, it can be a start.
Taking the elevator, they headed for the fifth floor...
The fifth floor wasn't that much different from the first one. Gundam Plastic Models, Colonies' models hanged from the ceiling, posters of the anime characters and people in cosplays...
Kirito: " so, where to find the driver?"
Mizel's eyes glowed in red as he hacked through the system.
Mizel: " each floor has one supervision room where they keep watching over the floor in case something happens. It seems all the supervision rooms except for the first floor's were closed. Only that one was left because they found it unnecessary to have all the rooms functioning since only one can be enough."
Hiro: " so we will find it in this floor's. Let's go!"
Just as they were about to step forward, a chuckle caught their attention.
A boy with black hair, blue cap, light blue sleeveless hoodie over a black shirt sleeve shirt walked over to them. He was wearing grey pants and black sport shoes. His green eyes had circles under them.
" So you're the ones Leviathan wants me to get rid of."
He said with a wide smirk and everyone immediately brought out their CCMs upon hearing the name of their ultimate enemy.
The boy brought his as well and two Mad Dogs flew out of his pockets. More LBXs fell off the ducts, shooting around and scaring people to leave, only Ban and the others were left there.
Mizel: " why is Leviathan...?"
" Sa, who knows. I've only been ordered to stop you."
He said taking out a D Egg. Kirito bit his lip at that.
Kirito: " is Leviathan trying to hold us back while getting the driver!?"
Mizel: " he shouldn't know where it's."
Jeanne D looked at the many LBXs out there.
Jeanne D: " that's why, he is sending those many LBXs to find it!"
Ban narrowed his eyes at the black haired boy in front of them as he knew they can't afford losing their time there.
Ban: " everyone, go forward! I will hold him back with Lilyan!"
Strike: " but!"
Kirito: " understood."
He said as he grabbed Jessica and Ran while Mirai had Mizel and Hiro and headed to the security room, their LBXs opening a way for them.
On the other hand, the boy's smirk merely widened.
" You will regret underestimating Aizawa."
He threw the D Egg that expanded to form the familiar green field. Unicorn and Odin quickly descended to the field and faced off the two Mad Dogs.
Mad Dog 1: " it seems we will have some fun, brother."
Mad Dog 2: " I can't actually wait to dice their LBXs."
Unicorn: " they can talk!"
Ban clicked his tongue.
Ban: " someone with a higher version of the L Virus!"
Aizawa: " I will do anything for Leviathan."
And all four LBX clashed.
While the battle started within the D egg field, Kirito and the others were pressing their way through to the security room. Their LBXs fighting off the ones aiming at them from behind while Mizel ran ahead of the group, holding both hands up as he formed two hexagonal shields around them to protect the humans.
Once in the security room, Strike Freedom flew in and blew the LBXs there trying to get the Driver. Mirai closed the door behind them as everyone got in while the other LBXs stayed out to take care of the enemies.
Mizel walked to the small device on the chair and as soon as he held it up, the lines lit up as particules started to come out, forming the familiar human.
The projection was blurry as before, but to a much less degree.
" So everyone, have you enjoyed your time here? To think about it, Gundam was one of my favorite animes when I was a kid. Especially Gundam Age, I really enjoyed watching it with my siblings. Alright, enough talking about the past..."
The man's facial expressions turned from smiley to serious.
" I've mentioned before that Leviathan doesn't know the difference between life and death. It is because he's just a program, a stream of thoughts. For Leviathan, if you have technology, you can bring anything back. Humans as well are replaceable for him. Because Leviathan was never taught about it, he never knew there is a difference, that even if you try to bring back someone, it won't be the same."
He sighed as he took off his glasses and cleaned them up.
" I'm sure the old man met up with most of you, and you should be aware that Leviathan's ultimate aim is the project Evolution. This project actually aims for two things."
Everyone listened carefully with serious expressions, trying to make up as much as they can from his words about Leviathan. The man wore back his glasses and had a smile across the face.
" You know, one of the reasons I like Gundam is because the story is set in space. I had always dreamed to go up there, therefore, I used to enjoy stargazing with my siblings at the night sky. Hopefully, we can all stargaze at the sky together soon. When old man Ben rings the bell and everyone head straight home, it's the most suitable time to stare at the starry night sky."
With that said, the projection disappeared, leaving everyone in confusion.
Just like the previous one, Mizel made sure to record everything before grabbing the small device and destroying it after absorbing something.
Jessica: " I didn't get a word!"
She complained. Mizel then looked back at them.
Mizel: " we can think of that later. Our priority now is to keep everyone safe."
He said, shape shifting to O-Ligion's form in a flash of a green light.
Mizel: " we have to prevent the enemy LBXs from getting to the lower floors."
Much to their surprise, he was the first to fly out of the door. Exchanging nods, they followed after him...
While the others managed to retrieve the device and listened on to the record, Lilyan and Ban were having a hard time with Aizawa. Not only that the now activated L mode was powerful, but their enemies being invisible was a disadvantage to them. All Odin and Unicorn could do was to take on attacks.
Lilyan bit her lip as she tried to come up with a way out of that situation.
Ban: " there is even no shadows to them, how to fight them?"
Aizawa laughed jeeringly as he removed his hood, seemingly excited to break both LBXs.
Aizawa: " I'm lucky today, all my 323 spirits will give me luck to defeat you!"
He gave a terrifying smirk to which Lilyan shivered. Odin and Unicorn ended back to back while trying to protect and warn each other.
Aizawa: " there is no running away from my Mad Dogs!"
Mad Dogs: " we got you now!"
Ban narrowed his eyes as he typed on his CCM, Odin brought out a yellow grenade and threw it where he saw dust rising up. Both LBXs were held back as they were shocked by electricity.
Unicorn: " nice move!"
Aizawa merely smirked.
Aizawa: " not a bit!"
Both LBXs disappeared again as they resumed their assault much to Ban and Lilyan's bewilderment.
Lilyan: " the stun grenade didn't work!"
Ban pursed his lips into a thin line.
Ban: " so this is what we're dealing with, Leviathan's chosen players."
Unicorn swayed his axe at the direction he thought the enemy was coming in, but he missed. And as he was attacked and lost balance, his axe hit the ground, causing a stream of dust to rise up.
Ban's eyes slightly widened when something disturbed the smoke as it phased through. It then hit him.
Ban: " their physical contact!"
Both Lilyan and Aizawa looked up in confusion at that. Ban typed again on his CCM and Odin took out a grey grenade this time. As he threw it, it let out a thick layer of smoke.
Aizawa: " a smoke screen, it won't do you anything good!"
Both invisible LBXs dashed through. Ban's lips moved up slightly at that.
Ban: " just like I expected."
With a swing of Odin's lance, one of the two LBXs was knocked back, electricity flying out from his injury across his chest.
Mad Dog 1: " how... Did you..."
Ban: " even if you manage to hide yourself and even your shadow, still your physical contact with things is the same."
Odin: " means if you try to phase through the smoke, we can lock you out!"
Aizawa bit his lip in fury.
Aizawa: " if it's so then all I need to do is to wait for the smoke to clear out!"
He typed trying to pull his LBXs back from the smoke before Odin could attack them.
Unicorn: " not so fast!"
Lilyan: " Hissatsu Function!"
" Attack Function: Grand Wall!"
Directing the attack at the ground, the LBX managed to creat a huge screen of dust.
Lilyan: " now Ban-kun!"
Ban: " you have my thanks!"
Odin rushed forward to where both Mad Dogs were.
Aizawa: " I won't stop here!"
Both LBXs attacked then, their speed picking up even more as their red aura got thicker.
Aizawa: " I will overcome everyone and step over them!"
His eyes slightly widened as his LBXs engaged in a duel with the white one. One of the Mad Dogs would ran off to Odin, and while the white LBX was busy with it, another attack would fall down upon him from another side. Even with the smoke, it was hard to keep on fighting against both robots with one of them invisible.
Ban: " I'm not letting you hold us back any longer! Odin Mk2! WX mode!"
" WX Mode!"
The LBX was wrapped in a golden light as Ban's CCM enlarged.
Lilyan: " a special mode!"
Ban: " Yosh! Odin!"
The LBX rushed forward.
Aizawa: " I won't lose!"
Both Mad Dogs went to block him off. All LBXs passed by each other and Odin stood still while holding up his lance, the Mad Dogs behind him both exploded much to Aizawa's dismay...
