As the Mecha Turns II

[LadyOfWicca]

Slow calls another meeting. It is early, but they can see that Slow seems energized, while they are all groggy with sleep. Roy seems totally exhausted as Hawkeye cuddles up against him.

Slow can hardly keep the excitement from her voice: “We may have found a weakness for Maou!”

Everyone sits up, a little more awake now. Shak begins serving them breakfast.

Hawkeye: “What is it?”

Slow gives her a dirty look. “It seems that Maou has had a few run ins with the Granvania Corporation. I’ve reached out to them. Perhaps they will help us.”

Hawkeye: “What kind of run ins?”

Slow gives her another dirty look. “Well, if I knew that, I would not have called them.”

Pretear speaks up. “Why is Shak here?”

Slow: “With Haissan gone, we needed a basic cook and medic. I know Cody is quite capable, but we can’t depend on him for everything. Especially since he will be in the thick of things.”

Pretear speaks again. “Fine, but why is my husband wearing a maid’s outfit???”

[LadyOfWicca]

In the bathroom, Hawkeye turns on the shower. Peeking outside to make sure no one is nearby, she picks up her phone and dials a special number. It is a safe line and one that can’t be traced.

She speaks to someone and passes on all the information that she’s learned so far, then quickly hangs up before getting in the shower.

Later, miquelfire hands Slow a report. She reads it and taps one item with her pen. Someone just made the wrong kind of call to the wrong kind of person. Making sure she’s alone, she reaches for her phone and dials a number.

Slow: “Hello OneWayDevil. Regarding that second job – I need to move up the timetable. Yes, that’s right. Agreed. Half now and half upon delivery.”

[LadyOfWicca]

Slow walks through the revolving door at the corporate headquarters for Granvania Corporation. She steps up to the reception desk with Cody and Captain Jack by her side. They are expected and told to take the special elevator to the penthouse. Upon entering the elevator, Slow enters the code she was given at the reception desk and the elevator whisks them up to the penthouse.

When the doors open, a receptionist greets them and leads them to a large round office, tastefully decorated. Looking around, Slow notices twelve doors leading from the office. One of them opens and a young man enters, adjusting his tie. He approaches them, offering his hand.

Man: “I’m Itsuki. Pleased to finally meet you. I’ve heard a lot about your organization.” Slow lifts an eyebrow.

Itsuki chuckles: “Well, as much as you can hear about a secret organization.”

Slow takes his hand and introduces the men with her. After everyone shakes hands, they are invited to sit down.

Itsuki: “Sorry, I didn’t meet you at the elevator. I was working on Operation Conception.”

Captain Jack: “Then those doors are…”

Itsuki: “Let’s just say they are office-slash-bedrooms. I have twelve maidens to keep happy and they are all an integral part of Granvania. How about some refreshments?”

As if on cue, another door opens and two young girls enter, one pushing a teacart.

Itsuki: “Meet my VP, Mahiru, codename: Virgo. The other girl is Collette, codename: Aquarius.”

Mahiru takes a seat as Collete sets up the tea things. There is a tray of small sandwiches and cakes to go with the tea.

Itsuki winks at Collete. “Thanks Aquarius. That’s it for now. Please tell the other girls to give us some privacy. I will see you later.” Collete giggles as she leaves the room. Itsuki’s eyes follow her. Mahiru clears her throat and Itsuki turns his attention back to his guests. “You’ll meet the rest of the girls if we manage to do some business together.”

Itsuki: “Now, what can I do for you?”

Slow: “It is my understanding that you have a rival or perhaps an enemy named Maou?”

Itsuki laughs. “Yeah, Maou. You just described him perfectly. For some reason, he hates me.”

Slow: “Can you elaborate?”

Itsuki: “Well, for a while, I dabbled in the fast food business. Have you heard of Conception King?” When the others nod, Itsuki continues. “The concept of my stores was to “Have it your way!”. This was also our slogan.”

“We did a pretty good business. Maou became a rival. He fancies himself some kind of Demon King or something and didn’t like us using “King” in our name or the fact that we used 100% beef in our burgers. He tried to sue us several times over the name and actually took us to court.”

“It was really getting annoying, so on orders of our CEO, Shangri-la, we closed up shop. We just could not waste any more money on legal battles. Maou probably thought he won something, but for us, it was just a financial decision.”

Itsuki continues: “Personally, I think there was more to it. I think he may have been jealous of my girls. In more ways than one.” Itsuki laughs. “My girls are smart. They were developing a special grill, called The Thirteenth Phantom, but those plans were trashed when we shuttered the stores. However, I still have the plans in the vault. Just for a rainy day, you understand.”

Slow looks thoughtful and leans forward. “Then perhaps we can do some business, after all.”

[LadyOfWicca]

Hawkeye is worried. She has not heard from her contact and has received no orders on how to proceed.

Her thoughts turn to Roy. She really has come to care for him and hopes she does not get an order to kill him. This undercover business is getting complicated.

[LadyOfWicca]

Meanwhile, Slow is at another hotel for another “meeting”. Leaving the sleeping man, Slow rises from the bed and puts on a robe. Walking to the window, she looks up at the moon. Deep in thought now, she begins to pace. Her movements awaken the man in the bed.

Man: “Come back to bed, Slow.”

Slow: “You’ve really turned into a wuss, you know.”

Man: “Just come back to bed.”

Slow: “I think you need a touch of my brand of discipline.”

The man sits up and smiles. “I wouldn’t mind, but for now, come back to bed and let me please you.”

Slow: “What has that Hawkeye done to you? You’ve become a puppy that is too eager to please – all bark and no bite!”

Man: “Oh, I can still bite. Come here and let me prove it to you.”

Slow smiles as she removes her robe and joins the man in bed. “Fine, Roy. Prove it to me!”

[LadyOfWicca]

At the next group meeting, there was much to discuss. Some plans were made. Slow hoped that it would all lead to “the plan”.

There was also one more thing to cover at this meeting. Slow places a very think report on the table. Glaring at Hawkeye, Slow speaks.

“I have one final thing to announce. I have a private detective on staff that none of you know about. I’ve had him working on some things, including a background check on one of our group.”

There is a sudden buzz of conversation as everyone looks at one another. Slow continues.

“Calm down people! This initial background check needed a complete investigation. I’m sorry to say that what was found is not good news. We have a spy in our midst.”

There are exclamations of shock all around. Slows speaks again.

“I am giving this person one chance to come clean. The alternative won’t be pretty.”

Hawkeye begins to cry. “Please. I meant no harm. I was blackmailed. My dog…”

Slow taps the report. “Yes, your dog is being held by Maou, isn’t he?”

Stunned silence meets the mention of Maou’s name. Hawkeye tearfully continues and confesses to spying on them, telling them what information she’d been passing on. Roy seems to be in shock. How could he not have realized?

Slow taps the report again. “I could almost believe you, if I didn’t know better. The truth is that you’ve been working for Maou for a very long time. He isn’t blackmailing you, but merely dog sitting while you’re here. I hear that you are in love with him and would do anything, no matter how unpleasant, for him. Is this correct?”

Haweye stops crying. She stands up and her voice becomes rougher. “Fine. That’s how it is. I would do anything for him. Anything!” She pulls out a gun and aims it at Slow. “I’ve been in the military for a long time. You know I won’t miss.”

Roy suddenly comes to life and makes a grab for the gun. It goes off and the bullet hits the skylight in the truck’s ceiling. But the frosted bulletproof glass doesn’t shatter. Roy continues to struggle with Hawkeye, and finally wrestles her to the floor. Once she is restrained, Roy puts her back in her chair and places her gun on the table. “No one, and I mean no one, threatens my Slow and gets away with it!”

Slow: “That’s enough, Roy.” She looks at Hawkeye. “You get one chance. Would you consider becoming a double agent?”

Hawkeye blinks. “You aren’t going to kill me?”

Slow: “Well, if you insist, that can be your other choice. You do realize that Maou will never love you, don’t you? You aren’t his type. In fact, I don’t even know what Roy saw in you.”

Hawkeye smiles: “A man is a man, always falling for a pretty face. And I learned all of Roy’s secrets.”

Slow: “Including our affair?”

Everyone turns to stare at Slow. Pretear pulls out a bag of popcorn and settles into her chair to watch the drama. Shak drops the tray of sandwiches he was bringing to the table.

Hawkeye gives Slow a blank look. “Affair?”

Slow: “Yes, Roy and I have been meeting secretly for weeks. Some spy you are.”

Hawkeye looks at Roy. A look of guilt runs across his face. Hawkeye slips back into her cutesy persona. “Roy! I am just devastated!”

Slow: “Cut the crap, Hawkeye. Will you work for us or not? I’ll give you twenty-four hours to think about it.”

Tonka presses a button and a door pops open. He escorts her to the door. “And here’s a nice, cozy holding cell. Have a good night, Miss Hawkeye!”

[LadyOfWicca]

Sitting in the dark, Hawkeye considers her situation. What to do? What to do? She could go along with Slow’s plan for her and not give away too much intel. Yes, she could do that and continue to report to her beloved Maou as well. Would that make her a triple agent or a double double agent? Haweye giggles softly to herself. That could work in either case.

The next day, Tonka brings Hawkeye to Slow and leaves them alone.

Slow: “No more nonsense. Do you have an answer for me?”

Hawkeye: “For the sake of preserving my life, I will work for you.”

Slow: “Good choice. Now if you’ll just sign this contract. In blood please.”

Hawkeye: “Blood?”

Slow: “Blood.”

Hawkeye faints.

[MaouSadao]

Shimakaze is sitting on a pier. A distant look on her face, as if she is deep in thought. Just then, Senko walks by. “Oh goodness me! You’re that ship girl Maou was telling me about, aren’t you? What was your name again? Shiny Cozy?”

Shimakaze looks at her, slightly irritated. “I’m Shimakaze.”

Senko: “So sorry about that. I didn’t mean to irritate you.” Senko studders. “Anyway, I don’t believe we have been introduced. I’m Senko. It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

Shimakaze:“Same”

Senko: “If I may ask, what are you doing here sitting all alone? You know you have all this space, and so many wonderful people to commune with!”

Shimakaze: “It’s just…” She pauses for a moment. “I’ve got a lot running through my mind right now. Listening to the water always helps me clear my thoughts.”

Senko: "Come now. I’m a very good listener. I’ll hear you out. Here. Rest your head on my tail. It’ll make you feel better.

Shimakaze: “Thank you.”

Shimakaze lays her head on Senko’s tail, and Senko pats her head. “Now now, what’s the matter?”

Shimakaze: “Why am I like this? I was a tool for war that was abandoned, left to decay to the ages. On that matter, what am I? I certainly have memories of all the battles I fought through, and definitely when I met my end, but I was a boat not a girl! Like if I am who I think I am, why am I humanoid? And honestly, why am I even here?”

Senko: “You probably already know some of it. Maou needed your assistance.”

Shimakaze: “But I was known as the speed star. My only good capabilities are speed and maneuverability. If he needed a ship, there’s plenty better than I!”

Senko: “I’m going to tell you a story then.”:
Several years ago, there was a kitsune spirit who lived in a tiny shrine in Sainan. She had a tranquil life until one day a red panda appeared outside her little temple. Now kitsunes and pandas normally don’t get along, but they try to stay away from one another. However, this wasn’t a normal red panda. It could float and had such an ominous dark aura surrounding it!

“I will destroy you with my lewdness!” it shouted. “This property is mine now! Come, Itsuki! This is where we will build our master store!”

Like a flash, the little kitsune shrine had been demolished and replaced by a massive building with bold letters: Conception King.

With no home to call her own anymore, the little spirit wandered the streets trying to find a new shelter, but every time she did, that red panda would interfere, always destroying her new abode. Then, one day, when the kitsune was so weakened from all the running, she lay in a park, such little strength that she was unable to move, a man and a girl with long blonde hair just so happened to pass by.

“Hey. Are you okay?” The man asked.

The kitsune whimpered weakly.

“We have to help her!” Yelled the man.

They took the kitsune to their home, and nursed her back to health. The man then asked the kitsune so many questions that her head spun!

Turns out the man was a CEO of a big corporation, and he put a lawsuit on Conception King. The court settled in his favor, and the entire Sainan branch was shut down! He then built the kitsune a new shrine where her old one once stood, but she couldn’t go back. With all the kindness she was given, she wanted to be in that presence, and at that moment made an oath she would forever serve the man who had saved her, with just as much kindness as she had been shown by him.

Shimakaze sits up straight. “Wait. Senko. That story was about you, wasn’t it?”

Senko smiles sweetly. “Who knows?” She continues: “Anyway. The point I was trying to teach you is there are so many random strange acts of kindness in this world, and you should be happy you were blessed with one of them, not question every little detail of it!”

Shimakaze’s eyes start to tear up. She hugs Senko, then starts bawling.

Maou walks up. “Shimakaze! I was looking for you! We’re about to do your ship body startup, and we need you there! Wait. Senko, why is she crying?”

Shimakaze wipes a tear from her eye. “Everything’s fine. Don’t worry about me Maou.” She stands up. “So what do you need me to do?”

Maou: “Yami and the others are waiting for us. I’ll explain it along the way. Senko, would you please come along? I’m going to need your help as well.”

Senko excitedly states: “Of course!”, then starts humming as they walk towards the laboratory.

[MaouSadao]

Shimakaze, Senko, and Maou enter the laboratory. Ueno and Tearju are speaking with Yami and Nemesis.

Tearju: “And so, she has a variation of your trans abilities Yami. Oh! Maou! You’re back! And you got Shimakaze! Great!”

Ueno: Alright. I have to get little sis for this. It’s her software running this thing after all.

Ueno leaves, and a few minutes later, she returns with a girl of diminutive stature and long black hair, wearing blue teddy bear pajamas.

The girl speaks with a voice almost identical to Ueno’s: “Big sis! I was sleeping! And I told you, don’t make me leave my room unless it’s of dire importance!”

Ueno smacks her in the forehead. “Alice, this is Shimakaze. We’re about to do the initial startup of her boat form. You’re the one who designed her OS after all!”

Alice looks intrigued. “So this is boat girl, huh? Look at what you’re wearing! Maou designed it, didn’t he? I can tell. Man, you sure are a pervert, aren’t you?” She laughs, and Shimakaze blushes. “Okay. The Shimakaze is at the docks. Let’s go guys!”

They all leave the laboratory and enter a limo.

Haissan whistles “This is luxury!”

A short time later, they arrive at the boatyard. Shimakaze has a nervous look on her face.

Mikan: “Hey. What’s wrong Shimakaze?”

Shimakaze: It’s just that I’m scared.i don’t know what I’m supposed to do. Besides, I don’t even know what my other self looks like anymore. What if I’ve degraded so far as I don’t even recognize myself?"

Maou: Oh. You’ll see.

They enter the facility, and there sits Shimakaze’s boat form, looking as the day she was originally built. Shimakaze puts her hands over her mouth, and begins tearing up again. “I’m… I’m… Beautiful!!! How did you all do this? My blueprints were lost after I was created!”

Ueno, Alice, and Tearju: “It was easy for us! Come on. Let’s get you synced up!”

The four girls walk over to the ship, and enter it. They go to the bridge. There’s a glowing platform in the center of the room. “Shimakaze, we need you to stand there please.” She walks to the center of it.

A robotic voice, sounding identical to Shimakaze’s, speaks: “Shimakaze biometric data incorperating. Syncing now.”

All of a sudden, Shimakaze’s senses change. She feels the presences of everything around her body. It was just as it was so long ago. The feeling was nostalgic, but sorrowful.

The voice continues: “Syncing complete. Status green. Shimakaze JPN-125 registered. Bio-organics paired.”

Suddenly, Shimakaze was back to her human body. “Wait. What just happened?”

Tearju: The easiest way to say it is you are now completely linked to your boat body. It’s Alice’s software that was able to do this.

Shimakaze yells “WHAT AM I??? Am I a robot? Am I a ghost?” She falls on her knees sobbing. “Please. I just want to know”

Tearju: “I can explain everything, but there’s someone who could really help.” She pulls out her phone and dials. “Eve, could you please come here?”

In a flash, Yami was starting in front of them. “How can I help, Tear?”

Tearju: “This is Eve. Oh, sorry. You probably know her as Yami. She was my very first creation. She shares my DNA, so you could say she’s like my daughter.” Yami blushes. “Please don’t say that. It’s embarrassing.” Tearju responds: “But it’s true! And look at you now! All grown up from my adorable little Eve from so long ago! Anyway, it’s a really long story, but you and her are similar. The only difference is your core is part of that unique turbine of yours. I don’t know all the details myself, but it seems you had grown a soul. So you are you, and nothing more or less. Oh one thing. Don’t worry. We replicated the central part of your turbine before using it to create your body.”

Yami walks over to her. “I had heard this a little while ago.” She smiles kindly “So, in a way, you’re my family too.” She then lends out her hand. “Welcome, little sister.”

Shimakaze jumps on Yami and Tearju, hugging them, while crying. “I have a family now! Thank you Mom, big sis! I guess Maou is big brother?”

Ueno enters. “We need to complete startup. Come on, stop dilly-dallying.”

Maou and Senko arrive in the bridge. “Okay Senko. Your fox fire is the catalyst for her turbine. Yami, your trans ability will be the inital activation key for Shimakaze’s body.”

Yami and Senko: “Got it.”

They all go to their stations on the bridge. The portal begins to glow underneath Shimakaze. Yami places her hands on the control panel. Senko is by the turbine, her fox fire at full power.

Alice: “Okay everyone. Let’s do this!”

She hits a switch on her panel. The robotic voice announces: “Shimakaze inital startup sequence activated. Trans bio synced and replicated. Infinite power source synced and replicated. Shimakaze booting.” The portal under Shimakaze’s human body glows brighter. “Shimakaze preliminary startup successful. Syncing to mental model. Complete. Shimakaze operational.”

The robotic voice over the speakers changes to Shimakaze’s softer speaking voice. “Wow! I’m really the ship now!” She looks over to everyone, and speaks. “Thank you all. I’m eternally grateful.”

Maou: “Looks like everything went perfectly well. That’s enough for today. We’ll practice your functionality later this week.” Let’s go home for now everybody."

[LadyOfWicca]

Hawkeye slips out of the truck, unnoticed, or so she thinks. She needs to let Maou know what is going on and is headed for an emergency contact point.

Roy follows her at a safe distance.

Hawkeye walks into the park and buys a red balloon. This is the signal that she wants a meeting. After a few minutes to make sure she’s been seen, she hands the balloon to a child and walks further into the park. She stops at a fountain and sits on the edge.

Roy watches from behind a tree.

Suddenly, Hawkeye falls back into the water. Roy rushes to her. He’s too late as he watches her blood mix with the water. Roy scans a nearby hill with shaded eyes, but sees nothing. He looks back at Hawkeye, at the perfect round hole in the middle of her forehead. Time to get out of here, he thinks as he quickly walks away.

Psychopuppet disappears into the tree line. He walks to the van that Yuuna kept running, humming to himself. Putting the case containing his rifle in the back, he joins her in the front seat.

“Time to report back to Maou and collect another super rare figure. I absolutely love my freakin’ job!!”

[LadyOfWicca]

SpaceCobraJoe chomps on his cigar as he watches from another hillside. He pulls his psychogun back into his arm. He doesn’t appreciate losing his prey to another professional.

He calls Lady to pick him up. He also needs to report back to Slow. Did she hire someone else for the same job? Does she not trust him?

Well, in any case, at least the spy was taken care of. And since he was already paid, it was time for a drink and a beautiful woman!

[LadyOfWicca]

Roy is sitting at the table with his head in his hands. Slow pushes a drink in front of him.

Roy: “I can’t believe she’s dead. I didn’t love her, but I did care for her. And she always wore mini skirts, just for me!”

Slow rubs his shoulder: “Shh, it’s okay, Roy. You couldn’t have known she’d be killed.”

Slow’s phone rings. She looks at the number and walks away from the table and Roy.

Slow: Hello? Why are you contacting me?”

SpaceCobraJoe: “The job. It wasn’t me.”

Slow: “Thanks for letting me know, but it’s fine. Mission accomplished in any case.”

Slow hangs up and looks thoughtful. So, it seems Maou is cleaning up his own messes these days. At least she doesn’t have to tell Roy that it was her order that killed the girl. On second thought, she will not ever tell him that she gave any such order at all.

[MaouSadao]

Yuuna and Pup are driving away from their completed job.

Yuuna: Oh! Pup! What about the other job? The recon one which needed me because I’m a ghost? Didn’t Maou say he’d pay double if we completed both jobs before contacting him?

Pup slams on the brakes so hard that he almost snaps off the pedal. “Oh crap Yuuna! You’re right!”

He turns the van around, and speeds off.

A while later, they pull into an office complex.

Yuuna: “Just give me a little time dear.” Smooch!

Almost two hours pass, and Yuuna finally returns. “This is bad. Really really bad. We have to report this to Maou right away!”

Pup picks up the phone. “Maou. Both jobs are done. There’s something you need to see now. Can you get a portal near me?”

Suddenly, a purple wormhole opens next to Pup’s van. He starts it, and drives in.

The wormhole closes. It was like nothing had been there at all.

[MaouSadao]

Pup and Yuuna rush into Maou’s office. He appears to be discussing something with Yami and Nemesis.

Nemesis: “… It’ll take some power, but it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. If I do this though, my reward is you to be my dog for an entire day.”

Yami slaps her.

Nemesis: “Okay. 12 hours then. My final offer, or I’m not doing it.” She crosses her arms. “Humph”

Maou: “That’s fine by me.” Under his breath, he mumbles “I would have easily taken the entire day though…”

Suddenly, Maou realizes that Pup and Yuuna were watching the entire ordeal. “Ahem! Uh, I was just having a conversation with my lovelies here.”

Yuuna: “He’s a pervert! Pervert! Pervert!” She laughs.

Pup: “I’ll save the discrimination for later. Yuuna did that infiltration you requested. What she found isn’t good. It seems that they’re on to your plan, and trying to subvert it by any means possible!”

Maou: “I’m going to have to move up my schedule then. I was planning on having everything prepared in just about 3 months, but I can cut a couple of weeks if we hurry. This plan can’t be derailed. Not after everything I…” He stops mid sentence and looks at Yami. He smiles, and she blushes a little. “No. Not just me. What we have planned.”

Yami continues to blush. “Stop it Maou. The plan was yours originally. I didn’t even do anything to help draw it out.”

Maou walks over to her, kneels down, and kisses her hand. “You helped me more than you could ever have known.”

Yami turns beet red, and punches him with a hair hand. “Stop it! I’m so embarrassed!!!”

Nemesis: (To Pup and Yuuna) “Always the lovebirds over there… Although I don’t mind sharing my property with her. She is my sister after all. Plus she did know him first.”

Pup: “Hey you guys. That’s touching and all, but I would like to get back to business some time this millennium…”

Maou: “Sorry, Pup. Now about the other job?”

“Went off without a hitch.”

“And you’re sure someone actually saw it happen, right?”

“The flame alchemist saw it happen with his own two eyes. I made sure of it.”

“Excellent job Pup! Now, for your payment. Yami! Senko! You gals ready?”

As before, Yami and Senko create another figure, this time obscured from the point of view.

Yami: “Here. It’s done.”

Pup: “Wait. No way! This isn’t possible! How??? That’s Laura from Infinite Stratos in a bunny girl costume! There are no good figures of her out there, but this one is screen accurate! How did you do that???”

Yami looks straight PO’ed. “Maou had me watch the entire series to make this figure. On top of that, you honestly forgot who you are talking to, didn’t you? However, I can fix that easily.” She sits the figure down on the desk, and proceeds to form her hand into a sledgehammer. “Perhaps she will be just as cute smashed into a thousand pieces. Want me to test that theory?”

Pup: “No! No! I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it! I swear!”

Yami: “Fine then.” Her hand returns to normal. “Take it.”

Maou: “I promised you a bonus for completing both jobs efficiently, now didn’t I? One moment.” He picks up the phone. “Tearju? Could you bring that in my office please?”

A few minutes later, Tearju brings in a stretcher, a body lies underneath the blanket. “I’m here!”

She removes the blanket. It’s Yuuna!!! “As you requested Maou, she’s finished!”

Pup and Yuuna both have astounded blank expressions on their faces. “Maou. You have 5 seconds to explain to me why you have something that looks like my girl strapped to a stretcher before you get a taste of my impact rifle.”

Maou: Don’t be hasty Pup. Tearju will explain everything to you. Tear, if you please?"

Tearju: This is a sub-organic body for astral forms. It’s a very popular item for alien races who don’t have a physical form when visiting other planets. It also works with beings of spiritual form. As a matter of fact, my best friends assistant is a ghost using a body similar to this one. I had to go by photos for the exact design however, so I hope it’s okay…"

Yuuna: “WWWHHHAAAATTTTT!!! You mean I can have a body again??? Pup! This is so exciting! Ehmagawd!”

Tearju: “It just needs some final tuning, plus I would like Yuuna’s thoughts about the design. Could you perchance stay this evening?”

Pup smiles. “Anything for my lady.”

Maou: There’s plenty of spare rooms. I’ll ask Mikan to show you around.

The scene fades, and returns to that night in Maou’s and Yami’s room.

“BARF”

The scene switches to Yami looking at her reflection in the mirror, the sink running full power. “What is this? Why am I so nauseous? Maybe I need Tear or Mikado to do a check-up on me…”

[MaouSadao]

The next day. Maou is in his office. Pup is there too.

Maou: “Remember that Japanese warship I mentioned a little while ago? Today is her first launch. If you have some time, you can come along. I mean Tearju and Yuuna may take a while to finish her body sync after all.”

Pup: “I got some time I guess.”

Maou: “They’re waiting for me over there. So let’s go then.”

Maou and Pup leave the office. The scene changes to outside the dock warehouse, as Maou’s limo pulls up. Pup and Maou exit the limo and enter the building.

Pup is astonished at the ship. “That thing is sweet!” He walks closer to it. “Man, she’s got some junk in the trunk, doesn’t she?”

Shimakaze is standing there. Her face becomes flushed. “You… You… Letch!” She starts crying and runs over to Maou clutching him while she sobs.

Pup: “Uhhhhh…”

Maou: “You just insulted her.”

Pup: “Wait. What?”

Maou: “Well, you see, this girl you see before you is the ship. And she’s quite proud of her stature.”

Pup: “I am so lost at this point.”

Shimakaze: “You brute! I am Shimakaze! The Speed Star of the Japanese fleet! I’m the fastest thing on the sea!”

Maou: All’s you have to understand is her and the ship are one and the same."

Pup: “But… She’s a girl…” He looks her over again. “And about that outfit…”

Shimakaze: “These are the clothes Maou designed for me himself! I treasure this outfit!”

Pup thinks to himself: “That answers a few questions actually…”

Ueno comes over. “Hey Shimakaze. Are you ready for your first run? Everything is ready on our end.”

The group enters Shimakaze’s ship body, and the warehouse doors open.

Inside the bridge, Haissan is at the control panel.
“I never thought my training would be used like this!”

Pup enters. “Well I’ll be! Haissan, is that you? I haven’t seen you since the training days of the Joes Corps! You dropped out, didn’t you?”

Haissan: “Actually, I didn’t drop out. The front lines were too excessive for me. I took a place in the support regimen. Mainly in equipment maintenance. I even got to learn how to pilot watercraft.” He looks back at the instrument cluster. “Nothing this extreme though…”

Alice: “She does have dual control, you know. The manual controls are mainly for emergency. Still, it’s nice we do have someone knowledgeable about watercraft on the team. Haissan, I need you to study up on her control schematics. With the Heaven’s Memo Pad, I was able to recreate her operational manual, but you tell me how to drive her. I can’t understand this thing to save my life!”

Shimakaze: “Geez. Thanks for asking me. I’m right here after all…”

Alice: “Anyways, let’s get started. Go ahead and sync up Shimakaze.”

Shimakaze walks to the portal. It begins to glow. “Okay guys. I’m ready!”

Maou: Okay Shimakaze. This is just a test run of your functionality. I just want to see how comfortable you are, and if everything is working properly. No funny business, got it?"

Shimakaze looks at Maou, obviously upset. “You’re a real party pooper, you know that?”

Yami: “We don’t want you over exerting yourself, especially on your first run. There’s a lot of things Maou’s team modified on you, and it’s a lot different from how you once were. I have full faith in everything though.” She smiles, and places her hand over her heart. “Tear worked on you after all.”

Shimakaze looks over at Yami and smiles. “Don’t worry about me big sis.” She gives a thumbs up. “I got this. NOW! SHIMAKAZE LAUNCHING!!!”

The vessel departs the docking bay.

Shimakaze: “This is so nostalgic! Now! Turbine at 25% power!”

The boat launches with a sonic boom. In less than a minute, they had reached Mach 2. Maou yells: “Shimakaze! Slow down! This is only a trial run!”

Shimakaze: “Nu-uh. This is nothing! Turbine! Increase power to 42%!”

The boat becomes nothing but a blur on the water. “See Maou? I was know as the Speed Star for a reason after all!”

Maou: “Okay, okay. I get it. You’re working properly. Just slow down for now…”

Shimakaze: “Oh you’re no fun. ‘Sigh.’ Fine then… Turbine to 5% power.” The vessel returns to a normal speed. “There. Happy?”

Maou: So Alice, what is the output readings from her turbine?

Alice: “That was insane! All that power and it wasn’t even at half capacity! No abnormalities to report either! Shimakaze, you’re incredible!”

Shimakaze: “Aww, you’re making me blush! I told you I had this!” She then falls over. “What? I
feel like have no energy left!”

Yami: “I told you. You over exerted yourself. You need to train to control yourself better. Haissan. Take control of her.”

Haissan: “Yes ma’am.” He activates the control panel. “Manual control active”

The panel under Shimakaze stops glowing. Yami and Maou pick her up and carry her to one of the quarters. They lay her down on a bed.

Yami: I told you. This was the first time you activated your ship form. You weren’t ready to push yourself that far yet. With enough training, you’ll be able to go to 100%, but it’ll take time and control.

Shimakaze: “I’m sorry big sis…” She passes out.

Maou: “Will she be okay?”

Yami: “She’ll be fine. Just let her get some rest and she should be good as new.” She smirks a little. “That takes me back to the first time I used my powers.” She turns to Maou. “We can still do the test with Nemesis’ powers, if you want. I’ll stay here with Shimakaze.”

Maou: “Thank you Yami.”

A few minutes later Maou is back on the bridge. “We’re going to do the secondary test now. Nemesis, if you’d please?”

Alice: “Will this work?” Under full manual control, we can only access 10% of her turbines power. She needs her mental model to access anymore than that!"

Maou: “That’ll be plenty. We we’re going as fast as a jet plane with only a quarter of her maximum output.”

Nemesis: “Let’s get this show on the road!” She begins emanating a black glow. “Dark matter trans!”

The jets underneath the Shimakaze begin emanating the same glow as Nemesis’. The vessel begins rising from the water.

Haissan: “What the??? It’s flying!”

Nemesis: “Hehe. My dark matter trans can warp time/space fabric! How do you like that, huh Maou?”

Maou: “Good job Neme.”

He pats her head, and she blushes then punches him in the face. “Baka! I’m your master! Remember that!”

Maou: “The tests were for the most part successful. Let’s dock her, and we’ll be done here for the day.”

Meanwhile, in the quarters.

Shimakaze: “Mmmm. Big sis I’m so sorry.”

Yami: “It’s okay. You’re just wiped out now. When we get back, I’ll ask Mikan to make her special revival tea. It’s really good. Then you can drink it and I can ask Senko to let you rest on her tail.” She blushes a little. “She’s let me do it a couple times. It’s really comforting.”

Shimakaze closes her eyes. “Thank you big sis. I love you.”

Yami smiles.

[MaouSadao]

Back at the office, they got Shimakaze to her room. Yami is chatting with Mikan and Senko.

Yami: “I’m sorry to be such a bother about this.”

Mikan: Yami, you know you never bother me. We’re besties after all! Besides, you do know that tea recipe I have I made especially for you, right?" She nudges Yami and smirks “Huh?”

Senko: “The poor thing used up all of her strength? Don’t worry. I’ll take care of her! Leave it to me!”

Yami has a grateful expression. “Thank you both so much!”

Meanwhile, in the main office, Pup eagerly awaits Yuuna’s return. Just then, Tearju enters. “You’re here! Great! I’ll be right back!” A few minutes pass, and she returns. “Da Da Dada! Presenting: Yuuna Yunohana!”

Yuuna enters the room, clad in a snow white bunny girl costume. Pup has a look of sheer disbelief.

Yuuna: “Do I look okay, dear?”

Pup: “I’m… I’m… Speechless!”

Yuuna looks overjoyed and runs over to Pup, embraces him and gives him a big kiss. “Oh, I’m so happy!”

Tearju: “I’m sorry it took so long. I would have been finished before you all left this morning, but Yuuna here kept having me redo that. I think she had me redesign it ten times.”

Yuuna’s expression changes to one of sheer embarrassment, and all colour leaves her face.

Pup: “What do you mean?”

Tear: “Well you see…”

Yuuna jumps in front of Tearju, and puts her hands over her mouth. “It was… Uh. Uh. My mouth! Yeah! That’s it! My mouth! It didn’t feel right!” She wispers to Tearju: “Do not mention that again! Please!”

Tearju nods, and Yuuna lowers her hands. “Does your body feel okay? Any complaints?”

Yuuna: “No! I feel great! Thank you!”

Maou: I’m about to have a meeting. Y’all’s assistance would be appreciated. After all, you’re the ones who got this information for me.

Yami then enters the room. She walks over to Tearju. “Tear, would you mind coming with me?”

Tearju: “Everyone! My dear Eve needs to talk with me! I’ll see you later!”

Yami and Tearju leave the room. They walk down the corridor towards Tearju’s laboratory.

Yami: “Tear… No… Mom. I need your help. This past week I’ve been really nauseous, and I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Can you check me out please?”

Tearju: “Eve! You should have come to me the first time you felt like that! I’ll give you a check-up right away! Have you mentioned this to Maou?”

Yami: “I feel fine otherwise, and I really didn’t want to worry him. He’s already got so many burdens, and I know if he found out I was sick, he would drop everything until I got better.” She begins tearing up. “I wouldn’t want that. He’s worked so hard.”

Tearju embraces Yami. “You are a kind soul Eve. Shhh. It’s ok. Mommy’s here. Now. Let me see if I can figure out what is wrong with you.”

They enter Tearju’s laboratory.

[MaouSadao]

In the McRonalds boardroom. There are a bunch of big wig looking guys sitting at a table.

Guy A: “This is ridiculous! An emergency meeting? What is our CEO thinking? It’s not exactly easy to get here you know.”

Maou enters, accompanied by Pup and Yuuna. “Good afternoon gentlemen. My apologies for this abrupt assembly. This is of extreme importance. These are my associates, Psychopuppet and Yuuna. They’re here today to bring you all urgent news. Pup, if you’d please.”

Pup: “I ain’t fancy talking in front of a big group, but I’ll do my best. Okay. So Maou asked us to do a thorough investigation for him. It seems there is a group involved in trying to usurp Maou’s plans for the corporation.” He places a briefcase on the table, and opens it, then procures several papers from it. “You all recognize this logo, do you not?”

Guy A: "That’s the logo for our rivals, the Granvania Corporation, owners of the chain Conception King. What does that have to do with any of this?

Maou: “They’re back on the attack, and this time they’ve partnered up with a top secret group. Thanks to one of my other informants, here is all the information I was able to collect so far…”

Time passes.

Maou: "And that’s it. We’ll have to push up our schedule, but if everything goes to plan, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem. Again, thank you for taking your time coming here. Now meeting adjourned!

After everyone leaves, Maou walks over to Pup. “I’ve been planning something else for a while now, and I’m going to do it soon Pup.” He pulls out a black jewelcase and opens it. There is a solid platinum Taiyaki broach and gold ring with diamonds. “The day everything is finished, I’m going to propose to her. And it would be my honour if you would be my best man.”

Pup: “Are you serious? Sure man. I got your back.” He laughs. “Who would have thought a failed assassination would have turned into a friendship like this?”

Maou: “Of course, Yuuna, I would love it for you to be a bridesmaid as well.”

Yuuna: Squee!

Maou: Alright. Let’s get going then. I want to see how the progress on the mass produced grills is coming along.

[MaouSadao]

Meanwhile, at Tearju’s lab, Yami is hooked into a machine. Tearju is at the controls. “Just a few more minutes Eve, and I should be able to see what’s going on with you.”

A little time passes.

Tearju: “Oh dear! Eve, this isn’t right! I’ve run several tests, and there isn’t anything coming up as wrong with you! Your trans nano-tech is functioning properly. There seem to be no abnormalities in your thought patterns. Your heart rate is normal. Nothing I have tested has come up as problematic! There’s only one thing I can think of left to do.” She picks up her phone. “Mikado? It’s Tear. I need your help please. I can be at your office in just a few minutes.” She hangs up the phone. “Eve, I’m sorry to ask you of this, especially since we don’t know what’s wrong with you, but if you don’t mind. It is urgent after all.”

Mikado is sitting in her office. Yami and Tearju enter. Mikado stands up. “It’s good to see you both again! It’s been some time, hasn’t it?”

Tearju: “It’s good to see you again as well Mikado, but enough with the formalities. My Eve, she’s not feeling well! All the tests I’ve done show no problems. I’m so worried it could be something severe! Please, could you do a check-up on her?”

Yami blushes a little. “Stop it Tear.”

Mikado: “How long have we known each other Tearju? You know I’ll do it for a friend.” She walks over to Yami. "Golden Darkness, you’re sick? This is strange indeed. Let me take you to an examination room.

They leave her office and enter an examination room. Mikado hooks up a machine to Yami. “This shouldn’t take too long. Just lay down and I will run some tests.”

Mikado then goes to the controls and presses some buttons. The machine starts humming and lights flash in random patterns. After a couple minutes, a chime goes off. Mikado unhooks the machine from Yami. “Now let me get the results, and I’ll be right back.”

A little while later, Mikado returns. “Well, I have some good news. Yami isn’t sick. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with her.”

Yami: “But Mikado! Why have I been so nauseous? If there’s nothing wrong with me, how can you explain that?”

Mikado: “That’s simple. You’re carrying.”

Yami and Tearju have blank expressions on their faces.

WWWHHHAAATTTTTTT???

Mikado: “You’re preggers. Knocked up. You got a bun in the oven. In the pudding club. There’s a pea in your pod. I could continue, but what I’m trying to say is you’re gonna have a baby!”

Yami has a look of unrest. “But… But… But… We always use protection…” Her gaze wanders. “WAIT! For his birthday… I… I… I let him…” Her face turns crimson, and she buries it in her hands.

Mikado turns to Tearju. “That’s why none of your tests showed anything. You weren’t testing for pregnancy, were you?”

Tearju: “Well, no I wasn’t. That didn’t come to mind…”

Yami springs up. “But how is this possible? I’m a bio-organic weapon!”

Mikado: “We’re aliens and your “boyfriend” is a demon from a different dimension, and that’s what has you flabbergasted? You have Tearju’s DNA in you after all. Almost everything she has is passed on to you, including the ability to give birth. You’re a maiden after all.”

Yami is glowing red, and smoke is rising from her head.

Tearju: “If I may ask, how far along is she?”

Mikado: “I’d say just around 2 months, judging as she’s not showing at all yet.”

Yami mutters: “That lines up perfectly with the night of his birthday…”

Tearju: Eve! This is splendid! I’m gonna be a young grandma! So, are you gonna tell the lucky guy?"

Yami: “Not yet.”

Tearju and Mikado look straight at her. “Why? This is exciting news!”

Yami puts her hands over her heart and gives a warm glowing smile. “It’ll be a surprise. I’ll tell him the day we finish the plan.” She closes her eyes. “I couldn’t think of any way that would make him happier.”

Tearju: “Thank you for everything Mikado. I’ve already transferred your payment. Shall we go, Eve?”

[MaouSadao]

BOOM!!!

“Captain! We’ve been hit! The Shimakaze is taking on water!”

(‘What is this pain? Oh God! It hurts!’)

“The main turbine is on fire! She’s going down!”

“ALL HANDS ABANDON SHIP!!!”

(‘No. I don’t want this. Help me. It hurts. Please. Don’t leave me. Don’t abandon me. Please. I don’t want to die. Please, someone save me.’)

Shimakaze shoots awake in a cold sweat. She looks around the room. Mikan is there. “Oh Shimakaze! You’re awake! Are you feeling okay? Yami asked me to brew some tea for you. Would you like some?”

Shimakaze puts her hand over her forehead. “I’m fine. Maybe later.” (What was that dream? I thought I made peace with my own demise…)

Mikan: “No. You’re going to drink this. It will make you feel better. I promise! ”

Shimakaze: “I said I’m okay.”

Mikan: “You’re definitely her sister…”

Shimakaze gives a startled look. “What do you mean?”

Mikan: “Yami. You’re just like her. You give off a cold nonchalant vibe, but you’re lonely, aren’t you?”

Shimakaze: “What? How can you make such accusations?”

Mikan: " I’ve known Yami for a long time now, and you know, she said something similar to me when we first became friends. She was lonely too. I have a way about being able to notice subtle things like that. You know, she opened up to me. I hope one day you will too."

Shimakaze starts tearing up. “You meanie. I’ve been putting up a front for so long. I was a one of a kind design. I had one half-sister ship, but she was always regarded as better than me in every way aside from speed. She was always snooty towards me too. Not one ship even tried to make friends with me. They all thought I was on a high-horse or special. I’m lonely, okay???”

Mikan hugs her. “You won’t be lonely here. After all, you have Yami as a sister, and it’s always exciting when she’s around.”

Yami and Tearju enter. Yami is still showing signs of embarrassment.

Tearju: “Ara Ara! What’s wrong Shimakaze?”

Shimakaze: “I was just taking with Mikan here.”

Mikan: “Tearju, let’s leave the sisters for a couple moments.”

Tearju: “Huh? Uh, I guess…”

Mikan and Tearju walk to the door. Mikan turns her head to Yami, winks, and gives a thumbs up. They leave.

Shimakaze: “Um… Big sis… Can we talk?”

Yami: “Sure.”

Shimakaze: “I’m so lonely. In my past life, I was always by myself. I took one good hit, and my entire crew abandoned me. I don’t want to be alone. I’m scared everyone’s going to leave me again.” She starts bawling, and gushing out tears.

Yami walks over to her bed, sits down, and hugs her. “There there little sis. It’s okay. I’m here.” She lets her go, and looks straight into Shimakaze’s eyes with a serious look on her face. “I promise. You won’t be alone ever again. I’ll make sure of it.” Her expression softens and she smiles. “You’re now my family too. I won’t let you be alone anymore. Besides, that pervert sees something special in you too. You have nothing to fear. You have a home here. We all love you.” Yami gives a glowing smile, and rubs Shimakaze’s head.

Shimakaze: “You really mean it, big sis? I love you too.”

Yami: “In fact, I trust you so much, I’m going to share something that even Mikan doesn’t know yet. You’re going to be an aunt.”

Shimakaze’s eyes begin to sparkle. "WWWHHHAAAATTTTT!!!"

[Kyouta]

SHOWDOWN of the Bosses

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Microsoft Surface Duo Shut up Apple im going to come out before U and im better

Apple iphone Bigger doesnt always mean better

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Apple iphone No you got it wrong it the montion OF THE OCEAN