“Damn, why am I being put into this team along with Akimoto?” EvilIvy says.
“Oh, don’t complaint, I haven’t done anything yet and I am already on this team. I should be doing the complaints! And it is not a time to be picky! You have pulled a Sparky for goodness knows how long. Then, you are now complaining!” Akimoto says.
“Shut up! Both of you! What are you? Eight years old? Look at you two!” Kakashi says.
“Settle down all of you! Listen up! According to Scythe, Tricky and the other HIME are both going to another planet. From the ion trails he picked up, it seems they are heading towards the direction of Shinsen.” Nintendo says.
“Shinsen? That’s only a planet landing somewhere at the outer rim. We are not familiar with the environment over there. Besides, some of us are over there. Shouldn’t they get something already?” Ronin says.
“It’s either they haven’t got anything, or something got to them. That’s why we still haven’t heard anything. At least the very least, Templar is not an easy target. We can contact him and have him meet us on Shinsen. Raven, let’s go.” Nintendo says.
“Shinsen it is then.” Raven says.
“Wait, I would like to take my ship as well. Please tell where did you park my ship?” EvilIvy says.
“Oh, you mean the Temptress? It was blown to pieces by Justin and his men on the day you were shot.” Raven answers. EvilIvy slaps herself on her forehead.
“Okay, great my ship is gone. It was a fast ship. Not even the Black Bird can match it. The speed, I need the speed.” EvilIvy complains. She is still complaining when she has her glance over a red ship parked at the next dock.
“Whose ship is that? Never seen it before, that thing is a beauty.” EvilIvy says
“Oh, that thing parked in Lessa’s dock? It is the Akayuki. It is HIME’s own ship.” Nintendo says.
“Now I have remembered. If you are looking for speed, this bird is the one. It is the fastest one around here. I would have called it Crimson Thunder other then red snow. But oh well, it is her ship.” Ronin says.
“How come I have never seen it before? I didn’t know about it at all!! I mean look at everything on this baby It is what every bad girl wanted for a space ship and fighter! I think I am in love. Who is the one designed this and built it. That person should have design one for me too!” EvilIvy says.
“Well HIME was the one designed and built it. Everything is suited to her needs. She used it on many space assaults and rescue missions. This pretty thing can even out run my bird if you know the tricks to it.” Raven says.
“You are not thinking of trying to piloting are you?” Akimoto asks
“I want to pilot this ship. I want to! I want to!” EvilIvy says. Nintendo then takes out a transmitter.
“Lessa, you better come down here. Looks like someone can finally make the universe snow once more.”
“Oh….great.” Lessa’s hologram says she shakes her head.
“Okay! You can go first. Raven! I am giving you a head start!” EvilIvy yells as she runs towards the Akayuki.
“So, I just want to ask. Why did you choose me over the other masters? There are other and better masters out there you know. I do not think I can teach you anything.”
“Because you are the most interesting of all, I think I am going to have a more interesting time around you than with other masters.”
“Seriously, you need help.”
“You are going to help me. You know that. I know you can.”
“I hate you. Now WAKE UP!”
Tricky jumps up from a bed. He then puts his hand on his forehead. He feels his hand on his face. He looks around to search for his mask and sees HIME sitting right in front of him. She is in her jet back Jedi robes.
“So, you finally awake.” HIME says as she smiles.
“Master! Wait, my master rarely smiles.” Tricky says as he rubs his eyes for a bit and then he looks again. This time the HIME image is fading away. Tricky sees a girl in a brown and blue robe. She has skin as pale as snow, but her hair is much shorter than the HIME he knew. But, one thing is sure, her face; she looks just like the HIME he knew but she looks younger.
“Master? Oh, I think you must have mistaken me for someone else.” The girl answers in a bewilded tone.
“No, master, it is you! Finally! I knew you are not dead! I knew it!” A tricky jump up and runs towards the girl. Then he stops because he feels nothing from this girl. It is like the force does not exist inside of her. He then sits back on the bed with a sad face. The girl walks up towards Tricky.
“I am sorry. I am not the person you are looking for? My name is Nako by the way.”
“Oh, forgive my behavior. Miss Nako, where am I anyways. Where the girl I am with?” Tricky asks.
“Oh, you can drop the miss part. That makes me look old. The girl is fine. She is still resting in the next room. You are in Shinsen Orphanage center. The homeless children from the war make their homes here. You are safe here.” Nako answers with a smile.
“Oh, I see. Sorry for the trouble. I am indebted to you Nako.” Tricky says.
“You are a Jedi? I have seen your sword. Very interesting designs too. Well, since you are here, might as well show you around. We do not visitor often.” Nako says.
“Oh, lovely.” Tricky says. Nako opens the door and Tricky walks behind her.
“Oh, one more thing, you do not need the mask on you. This is not a battlefield. It might scare the children. You can be at ease here.” Nako says. Tricky still takes his mask and put it on.
“I am sorry. But, this is an important thing to me. This is gonna be rule but the children has to get use to it.” Tricky says as he follows Nako. Nako just signs.
“Okay, do as you like. But, do come crying to me if the children runs away from you.”
“Don’t worry, I am used to people running away from me.” Tricky says.
“Is that why you chose me as your master?” HIME’s voice rings inside Tricky’s head. Tricky shakes his head for a bit and keeps on following Nako.
“This is the Orphanage. There are many orphans after the war. Many lost their family. We are the ones who take them in. We teach them how to farm, cook, sow, and other skills.” Nako says.
“So, you run this place all by yourself? Did you start this as well?” Tricky asks.
“No, there are many people works here. Well, it was started by this old couple we know. They started to take in children. We then decided to stay and help them. Then, we travel to other star systems to assess the situation. From there we found many orphans and we brought them back here on Shinsen. They are the future of the universe. Everyone little ones deserves a happy life. We are there to protect their smiles. We are doing the best we can.” Nako says.
They walk towards the back garden, and Tricky sees many children and taking lessons on combat skills. Nako looks a Tricky.
“This is for there own good. From basic combat force, they will learn self control. Then they will know how to be a shield to the little and weak. Besides, they wanted to learn this.” Nako explains.
“What are they going to fight against, some big monster?” Tricky says to Nako.
“The big monsters you do not fight, they tend to step on the little guys.” Nako explains.
“But isn’t that the job for the local police or something?” Tricky asks. Just then, couple children run towards Nako. They stop once they see Tricky.
“It’s okay. He is a nice man. What’s the matter?” Nako says.
“Big sister Nako, these are for you.” The children say as they give Nako a big bunch of flowers. Nako smiles and take them. The children laugh and run away.
“Maybe, I can stay here for a while.” Tricky thought to himself. He looks at all the children and then he sees HIME is helping the children with their work on the farm. She is actually laughing along with the children.
“Maybe, this place will calm your heart for a bit. It seems you have been wandering for sometime. Maybe it is time for a rest. Besides, we can certainly use another pair of hands to help us.” Nako says.
“Yes, maybe I do. I am tired of wandering for now.” Tricky says.