Shamans and Soul Reapers

Squi entered the large bridge of the Hyperion. He sat quickly into the command seat and after pressing a few buttons on the arm of the chair a large screen appeared before him. It was a communications channel that allowed the sage to speak over the greatest of distances.

“What is your status Squi?” The red and orange cloaked figure on the screen asked while staring at the sage with eyes that seemed to be made of fire. His tone was slightly angry and yet calm at the same time.

“I’m afraid I was unable to convince the Titan of the Stars to join us, Lord Lasher.” Squi responded in a calm voice after standing and bowing before his lord. The being he was speaking to was the lord of all the Ori.

“I see,” Lasher said in a worrisome tone. He stroked his chin as he began to pace on the screen. “Is that all?”

“No, my Lord,” Squi continued. “I have employed the strength of a demon known as Machinedramon, he has agreed to help us hunt down and destroy the Titans before they become a threat to your power, but, forgive me for speaking out of turn, you seem troubled my Lord.”

“Yes, our armies in the Raige and Siin galaxies have been completely destroyed.” Lasher told his subordinate. His calm demeanor escalated to an angry growl while the fires visible on the screen increased drastically in strength.

“What kind of power could do that?” Squi asked his voice not showing the fear on his face. It would have had to have been truly something or their forces to have been completely decimated.

“A group of humans that go by the name SG-1 were able to uncover a device made by Raikumi’s brother.” Lasher answered. “We are lucky however, for they do not know of our efforts in this galaxy, but that will all be a waste if we do not destroy the Titans before the pools of magical energy in their bodies become active.”

“I understand, my Lord,” Squi returned to his calm expression. “I will not fail you again.”

“See that you don’t Squi,” Lasher said with a growl, “or you will be thrown into the Abyss.”

“Very well.” Squi responded as the screen turned off. He stood and let his long white cloak touch the ground, and walked quickly out of the bridge. He soon returned to the hanger where hundreds of workers were working hard on the Ori upgraded body of Machinedramon. “How is progress?”

“We are at fifty percent,” a worker answered back, “the new body should be ready shortly.”

“See that it is.” Squi said walking away with a smirk while he left the hanger. Behind him Machinedramon’s head looked on with anticipation. The large red eyes glowed brightly as a mechanical pur escaped his lips.

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Meanwhile, the Kineta Astra returned to normal space outside a blue planet with seven continents. It looked common but it was no Kuon, which had just one continent.

“We missed again.” Rin pouted as she crossed her arms in annoyance.

“But,” Lilly said over the speakers, “I was sure I had the coordinates correct.”

“Well there is nothing we can do now but to try again.” Aki said as she began to reenter the coordinates.

“No way,” Rin said hopping out of her chair, “as space explorers we cannot pass up an opportunity like this. Let’s get down there.”

“Are you sure?” Aki questioned. “I thought you wanted to get some changes of clothes, so that way you didn’t have to wash what you’re wearing every morning.”

“I do,” Rin responded as she placed her hands on her hips before pointing her finger foreward, “but there is no way I’m passing up an opportunity to explore a new planet.”

Aki sighed and Lilly giggled at Rin’s order as the Kineta Astra slowly began to enter the atmosphere. Behind the planet’s moon however a hominid mobile fighter with glowing green eyes waited and then followed the small cruiser.

On the surface, the night side of the planet.

“It went this way.” A man with black hair wearing a black kimono with a kantana at his side said after following a large black mass down an alleyway.

“Hurry before it gets away.” A girl with light blue hair dressed in the exact same outfit said as she followed shortly behind. The two turn the corner after the mass and wind up at a dead end but there is no sign of the target.

“How could such a powerful Hollow disappear so quickly?” The boy asked as the two searched the alley. Then one heard a noise coming from behind a dumpster, but before they could investigate, the bright flash of a falling star defers their attention long enough for the shadowy mass to fly through the wall and escape.

That morning.

“Lady Simono,” a tall silver haired samurai ghost said as he waved his arms frantically in front of him. “You should be concentrating on your studies instead of frolicking about town.”

“What’s the fun in that,” the fourteen year old brown haired girl said im response. Her gentle golden eyes fixed themselves on the samurai. “Besides, if I’m a princess, then why not live it up?”

“But your mother will get amgry.” The ghost gulped as he thought about the tortures that Lady Anna put Lord Yoh and himself through while they were training to bedome the Shaman King.

“So.” Simono said while grabbing her large red headphones and placing them around her neck. “You take life way to seriously Amidamaru. You should live a little. After all you are the guardian ghost of the great Shaman King Yoh Asakura, right?”

“Yes, but I do not see what that has to do with anything.” Amidamaru responded quickly while admiring the praise from the young girl.

“What I’m trying to say.” Simono said as she tried to make herself look as cute as possible. “Is that maybe if I had a big strong ghost with me, my parents wouldn’t mind if I’m out by myself.”

“But most people cannot see me, and Master Yoh is the only one who can channel me into an oversoul, so how is having me around going to help matters?”

“I don’t know,” Simono waved as she ran through the front courtyard. “But it made for a good distraction.”

“Well,” Rin said as she widow shopped while Aki and her walked down a busy street, “this planet seems pretty plain. I just wish Lilly could see it.” Rin grinned happily while placing her hands on the back of her head. “I bet she’s pouting right now.”

“But we had to leave her on the ship,” Aki said as she crossed her arms impatiently. “These people wouldn’t really understand the fact that she isn’t exactly human.”

“That’s true, I guess.” Rin said as she pointed out something that she liked.

“And how are you going to buy something when you don’t have any money.” Aki asked abruptly thus halting Rin as she was about to enter the store.

“Don’t remind me.” Rin sighed in angst before her stomach began to growl loudly.

“I guess we should find some place to eat.” Aki suggested as she walked over to an information kiosk and found a brochure for an inn outside of town. “Maybe this place?”

“I’m up for it,” Rin smiled happily before returning to her depressed mood, “except we don’t have any money.”

“Maybe if we explained our situation?” Aki suggests.

“What would we tell them,” Rin yawned as she started walking back toward the forest that the Kineta Astra was currently in, “that we’re intergalactic space explorers without any money?”

“Well, that is the truth.” Aki ran to catch up to the taller blue haired woman. “Besides I thought you wanted to explore the planet?”

“Fine?” Rin said while swipping the brochure from Aki’s possession. “Let's get going then.”

Aki grinned and followed while Rin read the map on the inside of the pamphlet to find their intended destination. The two of them were unaware that they were being watched by a cloaked figure.

“Now why would a sage,” the figure asked while cat-like eyes followed her targets as they walked away, “want two seemingly harmless space explorers killed?”

Simono rushed toward town, not even noticing Rin and Aki heading toward her family’s inn, and began to look at the shops once she caught her breath. She slowly walked past a darkened alleyway, but stopped after feeling a strange presence. It was as if a evil entity was trying to harm a good entity, but yet the evil one was calling for help.

“Hello,” she asked into the shadows, “is there someone there?” She looked around and seaw no one as she entered the hallway. “If you’re a spirit I might be able to help? I am a shaman after all.”

“A shaman?” A mysterious voice echoed out from the shadowy slley. It seemed to have a low growl to it. “You may just be the solution that I’m looking for.”

“Why do you say that?” Simono asked as a large black creature lifted itself out of the ground. It appeared to have been in a couple of fights as its car sized body was covered in a variety of blade wounds, yet the large hole in the center of its torso was obviously not a battle scare. Its face was covered by a large white mask that appeared to be like a cross between a human and a dinosaur’s skull. From its back hung four large wings while a long tail kept the creatures balance.

“Because I’m being hunted,” the spirit said looking at the young shaman before him with bright yellow eyes, “they will probably soon find me again.”

“Then we should get you someplace safe.” Simono suggested as she reached out her hand as a sign of friendship. “But I gotta know your name first, okay?”

“I have not yet been given a designation.” The creature answered her question quickly with a hint of sadness in his voice.

“Then let’s see,” Simono said as she took in her surroundings while her slender hand cusped her small chin, “since I found you in the shadows on a warm sunny day. Yep, I’ll call you Shade. If that’s alright?”

“That is acceptable,” the creature said as tears begin to stream out from behind the mask, “not even my own kind has accepted me enough to give me a name.”

“Your kind. . .” Simono was about to ask about Shade’s kind when a green haired girl interrupted the conversation.

“Found you,” the girl said with a triumphant grin while drawing her silver blade, “you filthy beast.”

“Hey,” Simono said quickly picking up a pole lying in the alley, “no one talks to my friends like that.”

“Stand aside little girl,” the girl said in a sour tone while placing her weapon on her shoulder. “This doesn’t concern you.”

“Shade, if we work together we can beat her and escape.” Simono said looking back at the cowering and trembling Shade.

“But how?” Shade asked raising his courage as best as he could.

“Easy,” Simono says calmly before winking at the spirit. “Didn’t I tell you. I’m a shaman.” She then held her hand up and Shade turned rapidly into a small black orb of spiritual energy with two glowing yellow eyes. She then placed the hand with Shade in it onto the pole, trying to force her mana to form a sword with his power, but nothing happened. Simono just gulped before grinning. “But running’s good too.” She then took off down the street with the green haired girl following close behind.

“What was that?” Shade growled reappearing in his spirit ball form. His now softball sized body floated slightly in front of the fleeing Simono.

“I don’t get it,” Simono turned quickly around the corner, while still being followed by her assailant. “That works for my dad and Amidamaru. That’s it.” She stopped and ran in place for a minute. “Just gotta go.” She then grabbed Shade and ran back toward home while trying to throw off her persuer.

“Thank you very much for letting us stay here for free, Mr. Asakura.” Aki said as her and Rin enjoyed a nice dinner at the inn.

“It was nothing,” a young man said with a gentle smile. His long brown hair was being held up by a pair of large orange headphones. “And please call me Yoh.”

“I’m still questioning whether or not the Great Spirit actually said we should give them free room and board or not.” The blond haired Anna said in kind of a sour tone toward Yoh, but the meal was interrupted as a panicking Simono burst through the doors to the dining room.

“Dad,” Simono sighed and panted while holding on to Shade with all her might. “You gotta help. There is this crazy chick after this spirit I found.”

“What are you talking about?” Yoh asks with a sigh. He stood slowly as he felt something slam into the spiritual barrier on the outside of the house. Only spirits that family members allowed in could pass through it, and it was an excellent way of protection. Yoh also noticed that Aki turned to where the disturbance had been.

“I found an injured spirit while walking around town.” Simono began to explain while getting an evil looking eye from Anna. “And, as I was being a good shaman and helping the poor spirit out, a chick dressed in a black kimono showed up and attacked us.”

“I see,” Yoh says calmly as his eyes glared at where the disturbance was felt. “Simono please show our guests to the guest rooms, and then I want you to go to bed, understand?” Simono then turned her head to finally notice Rin and Aki looking at her with confused expressions on their faces.

“Um,” Simono said quickly with a small wave at the two. “Okay, please follow me.” She then lead the two up the stairs and to the guest rooms.

“What was that all about?” Aki asked Simono on the way up the stairs.

“Just some family business that’s all.” Simono answered before stopping abruptly. “Here is your room.” She politely bowed the two into with her hand pointing at an open door.

“Thanks.” Rin eyed the younger girl as Aki and her entered the room. The door closed quickly behind them as the two took in the room. It was moderately sized and housed two single beds for the people staying within it. The walls were painted a soothing blue color while the large window across from the door allowed for an excellent view of the city.

“That girl was acting funny.” Rin stated looking out the window at the flickering lights of the city. “And what was all that about spirits, huh?”

“Well,” Aki retorted as she crossed her arms across her chest. “I have been feeling a number of strange presences around ever since we entered the inn, and after she arrived I felt a surge of energy.”

“Then we should check things out.” Rin yawned and stretched, popping her knuckles in the process.

“Yes,” Aki said calmly as she walked over to one of the beds. “We should, but we won’t. It has been a long day, and we need our rest.”

“Fine.” Rin said sadly as she walked away from the window and went to bed herself.

“So, do you think it is time we told Simono the truth?” Yoh asked calmly as he leaned up against a tree in the center of the courtyard. Behind him floated a blue ball of spiritual energy that kept a watchful eye on Simono’s room.

“About the spirit she brought home,” Anna asked with an annoyed sigh, “or about how she isn’t really our child.”

“The second one.” Yoh yawned beginning to look up at the somewhat night sky. It had been fourteen years since the orange haired shinigami brought him that letter of invitation as well as the small Simono. The death god mearly told the shaman that she would be strong, and he wasn’t kidding. At age fourteen, Simono already had twice the shamanic mana that Yoh possessed, but why Yoh didn’t know.

“Soon, we’ll have to, but for now.” Anna tilted her head to see Shade resting just outside Simono’s window. “We should be worrying about what that Hollow wants.”

“She said it was injured and brought it here to rest up.” Yoh stated wondering what response Soul Society would give to his daughters actions. “She’s acting like a shaman should.”

“But Soul Society is after it.” Anna responded angrily but Yoh was unfortunately out of her reach. “They could care less about what shamans do or not.”

“He hasn’t done anything wrong, Anna.” Yoh said as he lept from the tree and started walking back to the house.

“Not yet anyway.” Anna sourly responded following him.

Aki and Rin walked down into the main room to see Anna giving Simono some directions and some small packages that the young girl quickly shoved into her bag.

“You do remember where Ryu and Len live, right?” Anna asked while glancing at her guests.

“If she is out running errands then we’d be happy to help.” Aki volunteered the two before Rin had a chance to protest. “After all it is the least we can do.”

“Fine.” Anna sighed but with a slight happiness to it. “Consider it payment for the room and board.”

“Okay.” The two said nodding, and the three of them leave the inn.

“So,” Aki asked walking next to Simono, her rested powers now making her able to see the floating Shade. “Are you going to introduce us to your friend?”

“Oh, his name is Shade,” Simono unconsciously responded before realizing. “Wait you can see him?”

“Not exactly.” Aki said, it was more of her abilities that showed Shade’s outline to her than anything. “It is more like I can feel him there.”

“Oh, well, all right then.” Simono said as Rin sighed because she has no idea what they are talking about. The blue haired member of the group couldn’t see or perceive anything, and it annoyed the hell out of her. Though, she was good at beating things up, that was never going to change.

“What exactly is this errand that we are running?” Rin asked before hearing a noise from behind. She stopped and looked quickly behind her to reveal that no one was there, but she could have sworn that something was there.

“Just dropping off some packages for my dad.” Simono said while grinning. She then went on to inform the two that they were going to be visiting two of Yoh’s closest friends and then after that they would have the entirety of the day to hang out around town.

“Then let's hurry it up.” Rin said running to catch up. Something made her nerves rattle and she wanted to make sure Simono was safe in case that Squi guy just happened to return.

“Now that,” the cloaked figure said while grinning evilly, “was close.”

After walking for a while in the city, the group comes to the front of a large tower.

“Who lives here?” Rin asked looking up at the top of the tower. A huge yin yang was embroidered in glass on the top of the building.

“A man by the name of Tao Ren.” Simono explained as they started to enter the building. As the doors shut, two black clothed figures approach the tower, swords at the ready. They wouldn’t let the Hollow escape again.

“You’re early.” Ren said from the kitchen as the three exit the elevator to his room. Rin was confused as to how he knew just who it was without looking and was quickly informed by Aki that people with high natural abilities can sense the aura’s of people.

“So, you’re not happy to see me.” Simono pouted as the boy entered the room. He had dark hair that was worn strait up in a point. He didn’t look all that strong, but his eyes looked as though he already knew exactly how to defeat everyone in the room.

“No, I’m always happy to see you Simono,” Ren said. “But who are your friends?”

“Oh,” Simono replied before pointing at her accomplaces in turn. “This is Aki and Rin. They volunteered to help me with my errands today.”

“And the other two?” Ren asked with a scowl as Shade’s spirit ball hid rapidly behind Simono.

“I don’t see anyone.” Rin and Aki say in unison as they look into the open hall from the elevator. What the two shamans saw on the other hand were the two black kimono clad individuals. Each had their swords drawn and seemed to be waiting for their opponent to make the first move.

“It’s them.” Shade whispered as he seemed to shiver a bit.

“They aren’t with us.” Simono gulped as Ren stood in front of the group. He didn’t like unexpected guests all that much, but he especially loathed ones that hade their weapons drawn for no reason.

“This is a private residence.” Ren stated with a growl as a small red orb appeared near him. “Leave now.”

“Not until we finish slaying that Hollow.” The girl said as she pointed the tip of her sword at the small black orb in Simono’s hands.

“Hollow?” Ren questioned looking back and studying the quivering Shade. Why had he not sensed the creature. Shamans were prime targets for Hollows and as such a basic ability is to determine where one of the evil beasts were as to avoid them. “I believe you are mistaken.”

He reached up and grabbed an ancient looking Chinese sword that was mounted peacefully on the wall. “You three go down the stairs and head back to the inn. I’ll meet up with you there.”

A yellow aura wrapped around the sword and soon it looks like an elaborate spear that is the combination of a bunch of weapons. The three nodded, two of which completely unsure of what is going on, and ran for the stairs. The boy tried to stop them but Ren quickly got in the way. He pointed the mana covered weapon at the two and gave them a glare that told them that if they wanted to get to Simono and her friends than, they would have to go through him. Though, both of them seemed perfectly fine with that.

“So Shade,” Simono asked as the three ran toward the ground level. “What is a Hallow and why do those people want to kill them.”

“Hollows,” Shade paused for a moment. He was worried about how Simono would react. “Are spirits that have fallen to the darkness and have lost our hearts. We are hunted by people who call themselves shinigami; self proclaimed protectors of humans from any spirit that disobeys the laws of their society, and that are not the guardian ghost of a shaman.”

“But why would people need protection from a spirit?” Rin asked out of the blue. Whatever was there she could here it just fine. Now if only she could see it.

“Because most Hollows hunt and devour human souls.” Shade shamefully said as the three of them leave the tower. “I’ll understand if you wish to leave me behind.”

“Shade,” Simono said calmly as she clenched both her fists. Right now those two following them were just indiscriminant hunters. She never liked those types. “We’ll find a way to save you.”

“What do I have to do for you two to take Shade and me with you?” Simono asked Rin and Aki abruptly.

“And were exactly would we take you?” Aki asked as to try to keep the fact that they were from another planet a sectret

“I know the story you told my parents.” Simono said finally turning to look at the two with determined eyes. “You have a spaceship.”

“Yep, exactly.” Rin said without hesitation with pride in her voice.

“Then take me and Shade with you. We’ll run to another planet.” Simono grinned in a know it all sort of way.

“But Soul Society will hunt you. . .” Shade commented which ruined the cool moment that Simono had been trying to create.

“Not if you are a shaman’s guardian spirit.” Simono interrupted quickly with smirk. Shade had said that these shinigami don’t mess with guardian ghosts. “So, how about it Shade?”

“Even though you know what I am?” Shade asked a little frightened.

“Of course,” Simono said extending her hand in friendship once again. “I’ve never seen you hurt anyone, and I was taught that everyone needs a friend, so how about it.”

“Yes.” Shade said as he placed himself in her palm.

“So, you still want to use our ship to run away don’t you?” Rin asked while leaning against a pole.

“That is a very tempting idea,” Simono said as an explosion occured above the tower and Ren landed hard behind them, “but I don’t think that they’ll give me that option.”

“I’ll go tell Lilly that that we need to get ready to leave.” Rin said before running toward the forest.

“Someone should tell your parents your decision.” Aki tells Simono calmly trying to ascertain who their opponents are.

“You go.” Simono said as she gave a thumbs up sign with her free hand. “I’ll catch up, so just tell my dad what’s going on, but don’t tell them my decision, yet.”

“Okay,” Aki said hesitantly, “but be careful.” She then ran back toward the inn. Simono sighed heavily and ran to help Ren.

“Stupid girl,” Ren yelled as Simono ran up with Shade in tow. He wasn’t very worse for the wear, but he seemed to have had the wind knocked out of him. “I told you to run and get help.”

“Don’t worry,” Simono grinned while holding Shade’s spirit ball. Her eyes showed an unwavering confidence. “I’ve got everything under control.”

Rin moved quickly through the forest and the Kineta Astra. She wasn’t exactly sure what was going on except having just allowed someone who still had an imaginary friend to become member of her crew, but that was unimportant what was important was that she made it back to the Kineta Astra and returned to help her friends. As she entered the clearing that the ship was landed in, a strange feeling came over her body. She felt that she was in danger, and then she heard a strange sound. Rin quickly jumped out of the way of a large energy blast, and looked up to see a cloaked woman standing just outside the clearing holding a strange orange colored gun.

“Damn,” she growled placing the gun back in its holster. Her tone was cold and of little surprise to the blue haired warrior. “And that was my last caster shell.” She then pulled a small stick that quickly unfolded into a trident like spear and began walking toward Rin.

“And you would be?” Rin asked as a small camera pod flies next to her. The energy blast must have woke Lilly or something. How else did this woman get so close to the ship.

“Rin are you okay?” Lilly asked over the intercom but was unanswered as Rin readied to defend herself and the ship.

“I’ve been hired by a very wealthy power to kill you,” the woman answered Rin’s question while removing her hood to reveal a girl only slightly older than Rin herself with short black hair, but the most interesting feature is her pair of cat ears. She grinned in joy as Rin gulped. “So hold still for me.”

“So… then I ran strait here.” Aki finished explaining what happened to Yoh after she found him walking around town. Apparently, Yoh knew something like this was going to happen and decided to head into town himself today as well.

“Well Amidamaru,” Yoh said to the silver haired samurai as he looked toward the tower. “We’ll go help Ren.” He returned attention once again to Aki. “Go get your ship and meet us at the battlefield. This fight will be over by the time you get back.” Aki nodded as Yoh walked calmly toward where Ren and Simono were. Aki then ran toward the Kineta Astra with a really bad feeling nagging in the back of her head.

“So you’re going to try to create an oversoul again.” The female shinigami laughed as she landed on the ground, her sword looking more like a bladed whip than an actual sword. The boy landed right behind her with a cannon in place of his blade.

“No,” Simono said calmly, she hopped she knew what she was doing. “This time I think I’ve got it.”

She then slammed Shade into the center of her chest. Immediately, she crumpled to the ground in what appeared to be pain, and that’s when Yoh arrived. Yoh quickly ran up with a red and blue kantana on his shoulder.

“Hey Ren, what’s going on?” Yoh asked obviously not knowing the situation. The way he sounded though made it sound as though he was well aware of everything and yet nothing at the same time.

“Your daughter just integrated with a Hollow.” Ren yelled now that he had caught his breath, while the female shinigami took the opportunity to swing her blade at Simono. Yoh and Ren rushed to block the attack but stop in surprise as Simono holds tightly to the whip.

“No,” Simono growled, “not integration, but Oversoul.” She then looked at the shinigami across from her with glowing yellow eyes. Shadows wrapped her body to create form fitting armor as a pendant shaped like Shade’s mask appeared around her neck. She then raised her right hand and shadows wrapped it and took the shape of a blade. “Now leave us alone. Shockwave Buddha Giri!”

She swung the blade forward and a wave of energy careened at the shocked shinigami, but before the attack could make contact a third person wearing the shinigami attire bats it aside with a large sword shaped like a kitchen knife.

“Kurosaki.” The boy soul reaper gulped. The cannon on his arm then returned to the shape of a sword, and he sheaths it.

“What do you two think you are doing?” The boy asked with a calm yet upsetting tone; his orange hair looking like a wildfire as it blew in the wind.

“We are doing what we are supposed to,” the girl said with a sigh of relief, “we are destroying Hollows.”

“Oh,” the orange haired one said as Simono entered a fighter’ s stance and the shadow armor created two sai for her to use, “really.”

“Yes really.” The girl said while swinging her whip only for it to be caught by the orange haired man.

“Because all I see,” he said as he stared at Yoh, Ren, and Simono, “is a group of shamans and their guardian spirits.” He then slammed an elbow into the female Soul Reaper’s gut knocking her unconscious. The boy then picked her up and ran off in fear.

“I apologize for that.” The orange haired boy said approaching the three shamans. “But you know how rookies are.” Simono took a stance as he approached but then stops as her dad walked up to the man without his oversoul active.

“You’re late you know.” Yoh yawned patting the man on the back. “Ichigo Kurosaki.”

“Orihime had me doing other things, Yoh.” The man calmly said.

“Well,” Ren said rubbing his shoulder, “thanks for the help anyway.”

“You got it.” Ichigo said hoping away. Simono then released her oversoul and approached her father and Ren.

“What just happened?” Simono asked as she crossed her arms impatiently.

“Not much,” Yoh said calmly, “but you better hurry.”

“Why?” Simono questioned as her dad removed her red headphones and placed his orange ones around her neck.

“Because you’ll miss your ship,” Yoh said, “and the headphones are so that my wisdom will always be with you.” Simono’s eyes lit up with excitement. She then hugged her dad and after being told by him that the ship was in the woods headed off to meet up with Aki and Rin.

“You’re good.” The cat eared girl said to the tiring Rin. “But good doesn’t cut it.” She then stabbed toward Rin’s throat, but met resistance as Aki stopped the attack inches before it hits.

“I don’t know who you are, but I’m not about to let you attack my friend.” Aki said as her silver blade extended.

“This isn’t over.” The cat eared girl said before turning and retreating.

“Thanks,” Rin sighed, “that was close.”

“Who was that?” Aki questions retracting her blade. Something about the situation felt as though this wasn’t the end of it.

“Don’t know,” Rin said in annoyance, “but she obviously wasn’t from around here.”

“I may be able to shed some light on the situation.” Lilly buzzed in on the comm. The hatch then lowered and the two entered the ship.

“So, that chick was a bounty hunter.” Rin says calmly.

“Yep, a bounty hunter by the name of Toya Sarubata,” Aki said in conjunction as Lilly showed the files that the United Galactic Federation, or UGF, had on the girl, “but why would she be after us?”

“Why is who after you?” Simono asked wandering onto bridge.

“No one,” Rin said trying not to make their new friend worry, “so are you ready to go. We seriously need to leave.”

“Ya.” Simono said nodding as the ship’s alarm system goes off.

“Lilly, what is the racket for?” Rin asked covering her ears.

“Incoming mobile fighter,” Lilly screamed over the intercom, “and it’s coming straight for us.”

“I said this wasn’t over.” Toya said as her mobile fighter’s gray coloring goes from gray to blue and white. On its back is a large red jetpack.

“Time to lift off.” Rin suggested as Aki jumped onto the cockpit.

“This could be bad.” Aki said as the engines started to warm up.

“Why’s that?” Simono asked as the ship rocked after being hit by an energy beam.

“Because that is a Gundam class mobile fighter.” Aki said as the ship hovered before rocketing into the air with the white robot following quickly behind.

“Weren’t they all destroyed?” Rin asked as the ship shook violently.

“Apparently not.” Aki responded looking over to see that Simono had passed out from the take off.

“We have left the planet’s atmosphere.” Lilly said as the multitude of view and statistic screens appeared in the cockpit bubble.

“Then let’s blast it with the assault mode.” Rin said in triumph. With the assault mode’s power nothing could stop her.

“Actually against that kind of mech,” Aki said, “it’s better to run. Activate speed mode.”

“Right, Kineta Astra Speed Mode transformation initiated.” Lilly said as the front triangles of the ship become more wing-like and the other three move as more thrusters appear on the ship’s rear. “All engine and hyperspace navigation systems ready. Kineta Astra Speed Mode transformation complete.”

“Okay then.” Aki said as she imput a random coordinate point. “Let’s get out of here.”

“We have a slight problem.” Lilly said showing a screen of the enemy fighter on the ship’s hull but now the jetpack was gone and it was getting ready to cut off one of the engines with a giant energy sword.

“This is the plan.” Aki said in confidence. “We’ll enter a hyperspace column and use the column walls to scrape her off us.”

“Right. Opening hyperspace column. Please input coordinates.” Lilly told Aki as a purple space anomaly began to form in front of the ship.

“Where are we going?” Rin shouted a question as she ship slightly shook.

“Anywhere but here.” Aki screamed opening the column and flying through it. The Gundam in retaliation quickly removed the engine before the ship flew completely into the column and then stabbed its sword into the hull of the ship, but the speed is too much for the mech to handle and it quickly fell off and disappeared into hyperspace. Unfortunately, the damage to the Kineta Astra was too great and it too fell out of hyperspace and onto a planet below.