06/14/2013, 12:09 PM #3239 Shinki's Palace, Makai; Shiki
I woke up after a nice nap. It was still considerably early. I decided to walk around.
I went to the kitchen to whip myself something up. I'd best not disturb Louise.
After breakfast, I went out to the courtyard and sat there with a cup of tea in my hand.
Today is the day, Hank. I'm coming after you.
I heard a voice. "Shiki-sama!"
Komachi?
"Oh, hello Komachi. Is the bridge done?"
"Dunno. But I did help gather the ingredients, and it was dangerous. We fought a dragon, too!"
How does she get herself into these situations?
"Well, at least you helped. So why are you here again?"
"Well, I had no job to take care of, so I came here."
"Ah."
I thought heavily, and decided to warn her since we'll be in two different worlds now.
"Listen, Komachi. You must be careful in the real world."
"I know."
"No, listen. You're a shinigami, but remember that you still can die if the conditions are met. Right?"
"...Right."
"And in the real world... who is to say that you are partially invincible at all there?"
"Shiki-sama..."
"Just don't do anything reckless. A shinigami may be easy to replace, but you... you are one of a kind, Komachi. You can't be replaced. Be careful. We leave today."
"...Okay."
"Come. Sit down. Enjoy the early morning."
We sat there. Awaiting what is to come next.
Desert, Nevada; Otori
God, was I sweaty. For a basic training maneuver, I decided to do sprints from the house to the train and back. I had already done it nine times, and my sides were killing me. But I stick to mind over matter, and just keep running.
But Deimos sure was taking a while.
I decided to go back with a towel over my shoulders.
"Deimos! Are ya here? Did ya find anything?
Lisborn, Australia; Snake
"Like hell you are! You're never going to beat that thing alone, even with your demon powers! Now come on and get ready for a monster fight!"
I readied the Carl Gustav.
"Hey, you! Come on! Give it your best shot!"
I fired a round towards it's face.
Office, Base 2, Australia
I paused for a moment.
"...heh... you want me... to destroy... the rebels?"
I began bursting out laughing.
"AHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! I come to you saying that I will willingly forget about eliminating the Snakes, yet here you are commanding me to do it?! GAHAHAHAH!!! Oh, sir you have a deal!"