Siana: Hey kiddos, wake up, we'll be landing soon. If you've got any more questions, I suggest you ask them now. 

The group all slowly awoke one by one, they stretched their rested bodies in the seats of the helicopter. Looking out the window all they could see was water for miles.

Takuro: Whoa! Where are we?

Siana: Right now we're over the Pacific Ocean. We're on the way to the island I live on.

Sakiko: Whoa! You live on an island?!

Siana: It's pretty nice if I'm being honest.

Seigan: Wait, we left Japan?! I don't have a passport!

Siana: Haha, that's alright, the island has special permissions, so you'll be fine. 

Seigan: Really? This island sounds cool.

Takuro: Seigan look, I see dolphins down there!

Seigan: Lemme see!

Seigan zipped across the helicopter to press his face against the window next to Takuro. 

Inezo: You said we'd be landing soon, how long is soon exactly?

Siana: Umm, I'm not a pilot but I'd say an hour give or take. This bird's faster than your standard helicopter.

Inezo: Hmmm, an hour isn't long enough for a good nap so I'll just wait.

Siana: Ahaha.

Akida: I have a question.

Siana: Shoot.

Akida: Your voice…It sounds kinda like one of the teachers from our school.

Everyone turned to look at Akida and Siana.

Siana: I figured one of you'd notice eventually. I was Ms.Kitsugiya.

Sakiko: You were our teacher the whole time?! 

Siana: Whoa whoa whoa, not the whole time, just the day of the attack. The real Ms.Kitsugiya wasn't going to your school since it was an optional day; so I put on a disguise, forged a few forms of identification, and walked right in.

Seigan: That school has GOT to get better security…

Siana: I agree hahaha.

Akida: But why were you at the school? There's no chance you simply dressed as Ms.Kitsugiya and came to our school on a whim.

Siana: True. Honestly, we figured that you six might be targeted so they assigned me to keep an eye on the school. I had been watching over it for about a week waiting to see if there would be an attack. 

Tamiko: Why exactly are we targets?

Siana: I promise I'll explain that later, if I say something now; you're not going to understand.

A chorus of raised eyebrows passed around.

Tamiko: What happened when you were "holding off" the owl man on the 2nd floor of the school? 

Siana: I used that chance to put a tracker on him, didn't help much though. 

Sakiko: So then, how'd you find us?

Siana: Oh, I also put one on Akida's back in the storage closet. 

Akida: Where?!

Akida started searching herself all over trying to find the device.

Siana: Don't worry, I took it off you earlier.

Seigan: What was the deal with that red-haired dirtbag and the strings he made?

Siana's eyes widen and she leans forward in her chair.

Siana: Wait…Could you see the strings he made?!

Seigan: Not me, Inezo could.

Inezo: Only if I really focus though.

Siana: I see…

Siana: [Hmm…a natural affinity? That's rare.]

The small speaker on the ceiling of the helicopter buzzed and a loud beep came through, followed by the pilot's voice.

Pilot: Five minutes till touchdown. I repeat 5 minutes until touchdown

Siana: I gotta make sure he knows where to land, give me a moment.

Siana walked back into the front of the helicopter, now that she was gone the cabin of the helicopter was dead silent. The two groups realized that aside from their previous life-or-death scenario, they've never had a reason to talk to each other.

Sakiko: Hey Takuro, how many clubs are you in this year? I've heard you do a lot.

Takuro: Not that many this year. I'm starting to really focus on only Kendo, but I still help out clubs that need extra people though. How about you Sakiko, you in any clubs?

Sakiko: I'm in the drama club! 

Takuro: Oh wow. You must be a pretty good actor.

Sakiko: I like to think so. I act like I like Akida all day.

Akida: Oh really? Headlock time.

Sakiko: Wait! It was just a joke!

Seigan: No acting required there.

Akida: You say something?

Seigan: Huh? I think you're losing it.

Akida: Nope I definitely heard something. Say it again—to my face this time!

Inezo and Tamiko sat in silence and watched the chaos unfold, they looked at each other and shared a nod. Agreeing that they don't need to get involved.

Takuro: WHOA! Guys look!

The commotion stopped and they all piled around Takuro to look out the window. Down below they see a sleepless city, massive skyscrapers, bustling streets, and flowing rivers.

Seigan: This place is insane, it puts Kaigaku to shame!

Inezo: It's not a small island either. The place has to have a population at the same level as Tokyo. Maybe even higher. 

Akida: How've I never heard of this place? It should be all over the news. 

Tamiko: I guess that's another question we have to ask Siana.

Sakiko: They seem to keep piling up huh?

The helicopter touched down in a grass patch and everyone stepped out. Siana talked to the pilot for a moment longer, then joined the group outside. She stepped out of the helicopter and waved as they took off. She turned to the group with a confident smile.

Siana: I'd like to welcome you all…to my humble abode.

The house was astonishing. Built in an older style with white stone walls, a sloping roof, and large windows that give a great view. The entrance had a stone walkway that met the wooden porch and a set of double doors.

Akida: You live here?!

Sakiko: This house is gorgeous! It's like something out of a fairy tale.

Siana: Aww, you flatter me.

Seigan: Are you the mayor or something?

Siana: No nothing like that. But I am kinda a big deal around here. *wink*

The inside of the house was just as elegant. High ceiling, chandeliers, and a fancy central staircase. However, opposed to the outside which smelled like the many flowers planted around the house, the inside smelled like dead air. The house obviously hadn't been disturbed for some time.

Siana: Sorry if it's messy, I've been gone for some time.

Inezo: It's not messy at all.

Takuro: You haven't even looked around…

Siana: You guys can find bedrooms upstairs. Let's say girls on the right, boys on the left. There's three rooms on each side, take your pick.

Takuro: If you're the only one who lives here, why so many rooms?

Siana: I had plans for all the space but…they didn't fall through, that's all.

Tamiko: Do you have a bath? 

Siana: Oh yeah, I'll show you. 

Sakiko: Great! I can't wait to be clean. Akida you're coming too right?

Akida: Sure, if that's ok with you two.

Sakiko: Of course it is. There's no point in making you wait. 

Siana guided the girls down the hall. The boys took this opportunity to explore upstairs. 

Seigan: Ok who gets what room?

Inezo: I want the one with the biggest bed.

Takuro: I imagine they're all the same, no?

Seigan: Why don't we just look at them? Then we can decide.

Takuro's assumption was correct, all three rooms had the same setups. A bed, a desk with an electronic clock, a chair, and a lamp in the corner but that was all. They all had closets, but the boys of course, didn't bring any clothes with them.

Inezo: I'll take either the first or last one, but Takuro you have to be in the middle.

Takuro: I don't mind, but why?

Inezo: Seigan's too loud, I won't be able to sleep.

Seigan: You sleep through everything. But fine, I'll take the first one and you can have the last one; that way you can get at least some exercise by walking down the hall.

Inezo: Whatever, we won't be here for long anyway.

They disbanded into their rooms to decompress. But even the comfort of the rooms couldn't stop their minds from wandering. 


Akida finished washing off and joined the twins in the bath. Siana's bath was expansive, with multiple shower heads and numerous statues dispensing water.

Sakiko: What a lovely bath, it's nicer than anything I've ever seen before. Ms. Siana must have a lot of money.

Akida: I'm sure being a hitwoman definitely pays well.

Sakiko: How do you know she's a hitwoman?

Akida: Sakiko…She has a giant sniper and carries knives.

Sakiko: That doesn't immediately mean she's a hitwoman though.

Tamiko: Tell me then sister, what exactly is her occupation?

Sakiko: She could be a…a…ok let's put a pin in this one.

Akida: What'd you guys think about all this? You know, like everything at the school and the abandoned building.

Tamiko: At the bare minimum I'm glad we're alive. 

Sakiko: Yeah me too, and as weird as it sounds I'm glad the boys got captured too. It definitely would've been worse if it was just us three.

Akida: I agree, Takuro is solid in a fight and Inezo could see that asshole's little strings.

Sakiko: What about Seigan?

Akida: What about him?

Sakiko: Haha, nothing good to say about him huh?

Akida: Not at the moment.

Tamiko: Akida, why do you two have such strong resentment towards each other? 

Sakiko: Yeah! We've been friends for a while now, but I've never seen you act like that towards anyone else. Usually, you're only rude if they are. But it's different with Seigan.

Akida: It's nothing crazy, and really not worth the story.

Sakiko: I wanna hear it anyway!

Tamiko: Same here. 

Akida: Ahh fine.

Akida let out a sigh and turned her focus to the ceiling. 

Akida: Back when I was younger—

Siana slid the door open abruptly.

Akida: What happened to knocking?

Siana: It is my house you know…But for the record, I did knock but I know it's hard to hear with the water running.

Sakiko: It's all good, whatcha need? 

Siana: I'm sorry to cut your bath short but the boys still have to get in. I also have to talk to you six about something important.

Akida: Can't it wait until tomorrow? 

Siana: Sorry, but no, it can't.