Volume 1 - |Behind The Scenes|
Word Count - 4215
On the streets, a certain figure is remaining hidden from the law enforcement. That is of course, Wakamo is one of the Seven Deadly Prisoners who escaped from a highly secured prison. Now originally she had orders to blow up the Schale Building…
Until she meets Sensei… The man with many mysteries, and it was love at first sight. His actions are fluid, aiming his bow and arrow… Then there was their face to face encounter. She can only think of him as nothing but a gentleman, already soothed by his voice despite how concealed it is behind the helmet. She can feel the slight deep tone, then she wonders how old he is…
Right as she hopped over small rooftops like a fox, a sudden ping made her animal ears perked up. It came from her phone, she quickly flips forward, to make a halt. Right as the phone flew out of her pocket, she grabbed out of pure reflection, before she checked who it was…
Sensei! The message she got from him, instantly recognized since she titled the messenger as 'Darling'. Her soothing calmness just rose to pure happiness. She reads the message wondering what it is about. Her eyes read this message. It's about Sensei needing her help? Her mind perked by his words and sentences, continuing scanning them.
Sensei's message also included a map, a destination marked in none other than Abydos Desert. With that, he doesn't give further explanation on his message, only that he needs her help and require to not bring much equipment to stand out.
"Not to stand out…?" Wakamo muttered to herself. Is this some kind of infiltration mission? Her mind races with questions of the purpose of the mission. But then again… It does not matter, right as she mentally shook those quick questions.
After all… This is an opportunity to be with Sensei, and doing something similar to her expertise. This might as well feel like a date… With no hesitation, she heads off to meet her darling Sensei.
Time passes, the fox mask kitsune criminal student arrived at the desert as fast as she could. Right onto the sand dunes, she sees the buried abandoned buildings already swallowed by large amounts of sand.
Not that it matters, right now, her only search is… "...Sensei!" She beamed seeing the mere sight of Sensei standing by, waiting for her arrival. She rushes down, stopping in front of him. "I'm here!" She smiled.
"That's good Wakamo. I'm sorry that my message was vague." He responded.
However she shook her head at his self-blame, "It's okay!" She assured him, "I could never reject your message." Wakamo stated.
Sensei nodded, then he decided to ask something, "How did you get here Wakamo?" He asked.
"I steal a vehicle to get here." Wakamo explained, leading to a small silence from him. She noticed, a bit worried by this. "Sensei?" She called out.
"It's nothing Wakamo." Sensei quickly replied, in truth, Arona was a bit skeptical of Wakamo, leading to a small talk, especially after Wakamo explained how she got here. Eventually Arona settles down, as he speaks. "Did you at least destroy it? We don't want to have traces?" He wondered.
Wakamo nodded, "Of course! I hid the remains as your message said." She recalled the message she read has to get here without being spotted, and thinking this moment she realized that he does not want to be spotted or followed. She quickly destroyed it before meeting here.
"Alright." Sensei replied, "Good job." He said that Wakamo looked praised for his simple compliment.
A successful hit! She felt proud hearing Sensei is complimenting, after all, a mere thought of what if he was disappointed makes her extremely worried. "So… Sensei… What is the reason you invited me on this date- I mean day?!" She quickly changed the topic, realizing that bringing up the date may bring up confusion to Sensei.
Either he didn't notice or care, "We are simply infiltrating the locations that are confirmed to be Kaiser Corporation." He simply answered.
Hearing this, Wakamo perked a lot. She heard of Kaiser a bit, a bunch of lowlife scum she thinks they are. And she thought the Seven Prisoners are supposed to be the scummiest beings on Kivotos… With curiosity, "Why them?" She asked.
"They are causing trouble here in this district." Sensei stated.
This confirms to her that he does not like them merely being here. Good reason too, she smirked behind her fox mask. "Then let's go Sensei…" She suggests.
"Follow me." He guided her through the desert, searching for these locations.
Through the desert walk, Wakamo's heart is fluttering with butterflies. This does feel like a date, two people wandering places to go, getting something by working together. She's going to not mess it up! Her mind was reinforced with determination.
Like any date night… She tries to get to know more of Sensei, glancing behind her mask. Seeing him walk by, still silent as always.
Her thoughts on Sensei, reminded once more that he's such a gentleman… And that gentleman he gets, already got many girls to talk about him. As always, she did take peeks at the media, anything Sensei related, and noticed a lot of girls admire him. And she dislikes it.
How annoying they can just speak about him, like he's some object? She can do something that most of these girls won't do, getting to know Sensei. She takes a quiet deep breath, speaking his title, "Sensei…" Wakamo spoke out.
"Yes?" Sensei asked, quickly noticing her words.
She needs to play it safe, maybe going for non-judgmental "What are your reasons for helping students?" She wondered, "I was just curious…" She admits, after all, he left her to go to the Schale Building, and here on Abydos. While she doesn't know much about Abydos, she does know there are students there…
"It's my duty to help the students." He answered simply.
Wakamo mentally nodded, that was an obvious answer she's gonna get. Trying to think of another way to continue this conversation, "Even those… Like me?" She pointed to herself, after all, she recalled he left her behind last time they met.
"I do." Sensei replied, much to her sudden surprise. "Rest assurer Wakamo, it is my teacher to care for all students, no matter what you are." He explained with assurance. And unexpectedly, he patted her shoulder for comfort.
Wakamo almost flinched at his touch. Even if it's a shoulder pat… That felt good to her! But there was one thing she wasn't satisfied with hearing it from Sensei. That he cared for all of the students. 'All of them'. She doesn't get it… What kind of students should truly deserve his kindness? And why is he doing this?
Her mind races even more towards his actions, theories about this mysterious Sensei… Is he truly naive? Mentally shook the idea of that, it's not possible, as his tone and gesture shows that he's not something he can treat while being dense. His voice sounded so somber, and tired…
Could it be… That he had a previous lover promising him? Wakamo theorized that part, as much anger she thinks of that due to confirming that Sensei has a lover… But then again… He is still giving such kindness to her as well.
Wakamo decided to maybe let it slide. She wants Sensei to see her on good terms… "Sensei…" She finally responded. "I appreciate you answering my question…" She smiled. "... I promise to make it up to you Sensei." She promised to him, she is willing to do anything for him, after all this is love.
Sensei nodded at her words of promise, either not knowing her deep desire. Just then, he noticed something, "Down." He crouched, and quickly Wakamo followed his instructions. "We're here…" He whispered, as they stood atop the large sand hill.
There they see it, the large base on operations, the settling night helped revealing that this location isn't as empty as it looks to be. Spot lights, robots armed, guarding the perimeter, along with construction is currently ongoing.
Seeing the obstacles, Sensei and Wakamo prepare themselves to sneak in, before glancing at each other as two masked beings begin their movement deeper into the base of operations…
Kaiser Forces remain guarding, some are on patrol on the wall and the inner areas. Meanwhile at the outside sections of their operations, the soldiers remain checking while spotlights shine on the sand lands. Though for the guards; misfortune while patrolling on the wall, they failed to notice as Wakamo and Sensi already passed their sightline. The two landed separately, quickly avoiding the other spotlights from the towers.
Right at the hidden spot, Sensei quickly gives a coded message to Wakamo to quietly take the remaining guards out. SHe goes out to see two guards remaining standing by, using her stealth, she sneaks behind the two quickly taking them down one by one without being noticed.
Sensei is on the other side, he notices a tank operated by Kaiser is on the move. Heavily fortified, having a tank to be on active guard… Drawing his bow, he summons his arrow, firing high up in the sky while the sight of it fling isn't seen. He runs off, heading to the guard who just noticed him before being knocked out.
The tank was about to turn and soon was about to see Sensei standing… Only for the arrow shot from above, finally landed on the top, as a quick static shock disabled it before it could warn others. However, that action in hindsight is considered futile…
Right as his HUD scans other targets, already one by one, gets defeated by a single strike at the head or any vital parts, all kudos to Wakamo. He noticed how effective she can be even if she's not going all out…
Wakamo remains stern and silent, whacking them by using the end of her rifle. Blitzing past their optics can see, her strength can easily topple these soldiers. Easily treating these nuances into what they truly are. Her actions are being watched by Sensei and Arona.
"Woah…" Arona is wowed seeing her performance.
Sensei silently agrees with his AI assistant. No wonder she's called the 'Fox of Calamity', and if she is allowed at Schale longer than ever, it will be gone…
For a while, Wakamo came to the spot, as Sensei's visor scanned, all enemies were knocked out. "I did good, Sensei?" Wakamo asked with a wholesome smile despite her actions proven effective.
"You did great." Sensei replied as Wakamo gleamed in his kinder response.
"Eh-heh… Thanks, Sensei…" Wakamo nervously giggled, her cheeks would blush but since she's wearing the mask. She holds on the mask though to maintain her composure.
Sensei then glanced at the bunkers, "Wait here and keep on watch." He asked as Wakamo nodded. He goes inside the bunker, seeing inside being nothing but a lot of papers… "Arona? What do you see here?" He calls out, which she already reads as she analyzes these items through her virtual HUD workspace she created.
"Hm… They are blueprints of some kind of construction." Arona informed, tilting her in confusion. "But… I don't know why they are building here." She pouted, not liking this information isn't that much viable.
"Then we will look for another base." He suggests that Arona nodded in agreement, one data isn't enough…
Wakamo is waiting for Sensei, right as she sees him. "Sensei, what do you see?" She asked as she doesn't know what he's truly looking for.
"Nothing." Sensei responded, right as Wakamo's smile behind her mask faltered, hearing he didn't succeed… He glanced back at the bunker. "It seems we have to infiltrate more bases…" He said.
This is the moment she gives a smile, going close to him. Placing her hand, her palm touching the smooth chest armor, "Don't worry Sensei…" She slowly takes her kitsune mask, revealing her face filled with a warmth expression with yellow glowing eyes emitted through the dim lighten scene. "Let me take care of these nuances, and you'll find what you need…" Wakamo assures him, wanting to please him.
…Seeing her determination, Sensei kneels down to be a bit lower to reach slightly below her height level. "Be careful…" With his words… Her stomach flutters, cheeks feeling warm… This is a promise that she'll make…
Her mind strengthened, Wakamo, the Fox of Calamity, one of the Seven Deadly Prisoners… Is now laying rampage onto one of the Kaiser's operation bases. Standing on the pile of destroyed rocks and ruble, wielding her weapon, the Crimson Calamity…
She's surrounded by Kasier's forces, robots, tanks, aiming weapons at the halo student. But not a trace of fear impacted her stand, staring at her opponents, they are merely nothing but canon fodder.
The armed forces remain unmoved by this one-man army foe… But then seeing what seemed to be a red glow emitting from her kitsune fox mask like a monster staring at them… Maybe, they are all having second thoughts against this intruder…
Too late… One of them fired a missile, Wakamo turned her waist, not even moving her feet as the rocket flew past her. That was their biggest mistake, she grabbed her rifle tight, this fight will be… Loud.
Blink in an eye, she disappeared to their visual sensors… Right as another blink, she appeared in front of them, before it got kicked hard at the head. The robots fired bullets, but she remained calm, dodging if not most of the gunfire, aiming her weapon, she fired single bullets, knocking them down once hit in the head.
Just then tanks come, firing out heavy cannons right as it seemingly impacts her, pushing her back into the wall… Only pellets of roses suddenly appear from the aftermath of the crash. As a loud BANG occurred, a shot penetrated the tank, erupting into a fragment cluster.
Not even a single scratch from her, nor a tear from her clothes… Then moire lights shined down at her, from above aircraft spotted her. And the reinforcements already arrived. Wakamo simply stares at them, but behind her mask, she is grinning madly…
This darkest moment of night has gone much brighter than day…
Sensei remains on search, while virtual Arona is standing on his shoulder, glancing at the big explosions and self-made fireworks happening from the distance… Wakamo is doing quite a show from afar.
Now the guards on these other bases are simply low threats, easily taken down by his silent arrow strikes. Due to this fact, nearly all of them required assistance to deal with Wakamo. A perfect distraction and opportunity… Right as Sensei continues analyzing hints and clues of the reasons for their production.
Arona continues looking at those documents, "Still nothing, Sensei…" She sighed, informing the current overlay of information she acquired. "Just the same information that they are building something… Without the reason why…" She huffed, annoyed how the Kaiser are very slippery with their detailed info as shown by her halo turning red.
Sensei acknowledged, noticing the irritated feeling Arona is having, and it seems they are looking for a dead end. If these papers or plans are not telling their reason for construction on this desert… "Arona, point out their biggest facility." He advised.
"Eh? Why Sensei?" Arona wondered about this request.
"...To talk to the main leader about this situation." He stated.
Arona gasped as her halo changed color, "But Sensei… We can't fight off the entire force!" She was worried about this crazy plan.
"There will be no fighting, Arona." The AI perplexed by his second response. Sensei's helmet doesn't show much emotion, right as he added, "I will be surrendering myself, and you'll have to remain incognito when this surrender must happen." He explained.
Now flabbergasted, Arona shook her head in quick speed, "No Sensei!" She fretted. "I can't let you put yourself in harm's way, with me being away…" Her virtual appearance starts to glitch due to her emotional outburst.
"It's okay Arona…" Sensei's voice somehow instantly calms her outburst… Arona looks at the visor of Sense right as he speaks, "Nothing bad will happen to me, let me explain…" He leans himself to whisper softer at Arona's ear, as he begins his even crazier plan…
The AI's expression goes from hesitance… But a moment later, it comes to realization… Concern… And finally acceptance.
During the massive distraction, Wakamo is taking cover from the constant firing. She may be powerful, but she's not invincible. And she glanced to see more armed forces arriving, she let out a 'tch' from her mouth. These pests are extremely annoying, even making her wonder how long she can truly keep on going…
No! Her mind shook away the thought of the upcoming inevitable, it doesn't matter! Not when Sensei… A phone pings from her, another message from him? She takes it out during battle… Shocked behind her mask when she reads it…
'Wakamo, retreat, I am sending you my account for you to send requests to all my associates and my location. Send them an SOS message and that I was the one doing it, as I will be surrendering myself to Kaiser.' His message is what is shown through the screen.
She's heisted by this idea. The idea of Sensei surrendering while she leaves him behind!? She frantically quickly types back. 'Sensei!? What are you saying?!' The moment it's sent, a couple of seconds past, right as Sensei quickly delivers a second message.
'You've done great Wakamo, but this is my plan, and I trust you will help me on this plan. Just keep yourself safe, and trust me.' This entire message, she read, and notably the second sentence, basically telling her to be careful, caused her heart to beat quicker by his words.
A bullet hitting the cover, caused her to snap her lovestruck. She grunted by this interruption, but then recalled the message. Looking at his plan, she simply huffed with a sad sigh, "Sensei… Why must you be this way?" Wakamo muttered.
The marching gets closer, right as her ears perked. They are getting close to her position. SAs much as she wants to save Sensei… Breaking his word right now just to save him… She would rather not see a disappointed Sensei if she disobeys his order…
She leapt out of her cover, firing her bullet at the robot's head, knocking it down. Their rifles aimed and fired at the seemingly retreating enemy. Much to their confusion, the main lead raised its halt signal to cease fire. They wonder why did the attacker just suddenly fall back?
A bright light emitted from above… A simple massive flash bang emitted in the vast sky in the middle of the massive desert. Sensei, holding his bow, was the one who fired the beacon, now all he has to do is wait… That surely will gain attention… Now waiting for them to arrive, and Arona will have to go into hidden mode in exchange for not being with him…
"Sensei…" Arona whispered aloud, as she was surprised to see this display. From first glance, she thought of him as a reasonably calm adult… But seeing his action right now… There's more than what it seems behind his calm demeanor… "I never expected you would do something like this…" She added.
"Noted…" Sensei replied, the AI gets a sense of deja vu hearing this response..
Now Arona is even more curious than ever. First his armor, his friend named 'War', and now his tactics. "…Sensei." She spoke out, while she can't see his eyes, it's clear he noticed her call. "Remember our promise, by the time you will share everything!" She pouted, hoping he remembered.
"I do…" Arona smiled hearing his reply. "I know you are curious, Arona. And it shows you are a great kid." If he could smile, then his words are basically figurative.
Listening to Sensei's words, Arona's halo goes pink, showing heart shaped. "Eh heh… Thank you Sensei." She beamed, and with that, the plan must proceed… She disappeared from the HUD, most likely returning back to the Shittim Chest far back to Schale.
Sensei's all by himself, the only sound is the ambience of the night… Then green lasers are set on target from behind, Sensei seemingly knew this, turning back to see the full display of the Kaiser Forces…
Robot men, armed with guns and rocket launchers, along with tanks, helicopters, and drones, surrounded him in a full circle. All trained to aim, waiting for him to make his first move… "So… You must be the Sensei of Schale…" Then the robot comes out, this one is wearing a suit, meaning he's a businessman.
"..." Sensei remains silent, wielding his bow. "You must be the Director of Kaiser Corporation." He assumed the figure.
The robot shook his head, "How flattery of your assumption." He said, "No, I am simply the CEO of Kaiser PMC." Introducing himself, as he noticed Sensei's bow gripped by his steady hand, "Come now, Sensei, are you sure you can take all of this force?" He questioned.
However, he disengages his weapon, raising his hands up in the air, "I've decided to surrender." Sensei stated.
The PMC Director, metaphorically raises his brow, "You do? Even committing arson and damages on our legal private property." He remarked with a mocking scoff.
"As much as you attempt to thwart the Abydos school?" Sensei questioned with an accusation.
"...Hahaha!" The PMC Director laughed at his response.
"You caused the attacks on the Abydos school with the Helmet Gang, hired the Problem Solver 68, and even tried to bring up the Perfect Team from Gehenna…" Sensei continued on, adding more details.
The robot businessman stopped laughing, "...Baseless allegations." The PMC Director speaks sternly, as he crosses his arms. "May I remind you, that you and your so-called partner, break into our property, attacking innocent PMC employees, and facilities? You think that makes us criminals because you said so?" He recalled as he questioned the accusation.
"Strawman your talking points Director. Doesn't change what your company is doing and what information I have." Sensei stated. "If you are willing to loophole the students, then consider this a fair exchange from your grift." He gestured to the display of destruction. After all, from his friend, you fight fire with fire.
The PMC Director looked seemingly angry despite his expressionless face, "Tch. It doesn't matter what you think. You have caused an illegal act, it truly reveals our bad faith Schale is supposed to represent." He mocked his actions by doing this alone, "Take him away." He commanded his men.
The two walked and grabbed Sensei's arms, cuffing him. They begin to take their prisoner, as the Director watches, having a non-existent smirk.
From afar, Wakamo was staying back. Using binoculars, she witnessed them restraining Sensei… Her teeth gritted, her fingers gripped hard… But she remembers his words… She takes a deep breath, holding the phone, now having access to his account. She looks at all of his associates, and despite her despising them girls expect 'War', she begins to send the same message to all of them, through the same text and location she linked.
Done and sent. She heads off, taking a ride onto the chopper that Sensei used to get here.
In a dark and dimmed lighten room, Sensei sits alone, with cuffs on his wrists, attached to the table. However, Sensei remains silent and motionless, like a statue in deep sleep.
Time has already passed, originally he was in a heavily forested cell, that feels like an animal being tapped there for experiment… But now he's here…
"Sensei of Schale…" A voice emitted, his attention causing his head to tilt. He then sees a figure in a black suit, a head that doesn't look natural nor humane… Leaving a permanent white glowing grin, his eyes are the same color and glow as his mouth, he speaks. "It seems we can finally talk, face to face…" He stated.
"...Who are you?" Sensei responded, seemingly silent before asking. If Arona were to see him, she would be terrified…
"My name isn't all important to you, Sensei… But you may simply call me, Black Suit." He described himself. "As for me, I know who you are, chosen one." He said, as he sat down.
Sensei recognized those vague hints, he is mentioning the fact that the GSC President chose him… "You know who I am?" Sensei questioned.
"You are the Owner of the Shittim Chest, however what's before is beyond our speculation of who you really are." Black Suit informed, placing his elbows on the table, hands clasped together. "However, don't assume us underestimating you." He assured him.
"...I assume you are not working with Kaiser…" Sensei assumed his position.
The smirk remains, but it might be growing bigger due to his response, "Indeed." He nodded, "We may be aligned in similar goals, but our purposes are not the same." He leans front. "But enough of that, I am here to offer you a deal…" He suggests.
Hearing this, all he can say is this, "...What is it?" Sensei asked.
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