~The Relic~ As Tinia meditated, he sensed Minerva approach him, knowing that she had questions for him... "I sensed two figures outside," Minerva commented. "Yes, though one of them already had powers, so the surge wouldn't affect him. The one before him, however, will gain a new power soon," Tinia added, "It's amazing, how the voice of our meditation catches the attention of some. As a matter of fact, the one who had powers wondered if we were trapped... hehe, rather adorable if you ask me." "But something about these two felt... different," Minerva replied, "If I didn't know any better, I'd say their hearts were pure, or at least, purer than those who have tried approaching the Relic before. I-I couldn't explain it really." "Then don't, Minerva. Let fate decide their future, just as it has guided us and Zordon," Tinia said, with Minerva nodding, then leaving his presence. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Roof of Building Close to Jumpman Residence~ Disappointed when he noticed he killed Galuf instead of Jumpman, Shan-Yu quickly ducked when he noticed Fujiko sending a blue fireball in his direction. Turning around, the gang leader noticed Jadeite teleporting in front of him... Spoiler: BGM "I saw what happened," Jadeite said, "It seems the brave Galuf sacrificed himself for his dear friend. Such a shame... Galuf was one of my favorite teachers when I was a student at Nintendo High. Nevertheless, this attempt on Jumpman's life has certainly caught the attention of others." "Indeed," Shan-Yu replied, "It's too soon for a second attempt on his life." "Then I suggest you move on to your other mission," Jadeite said, "Need me to teleport you?" Shan-Yu nodded, and Jadeite held on to his shoulder, teleporting them both away. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Tokyo Streets: Officer Carter's Convertible~ As James continued driving through the streets of Tokyo, he heard his cell phone ring. Looking at who was calling him, Carter noticed it was Looker, the police chief. Answering the phone and turning the speaker on so that both he and Lee can listen, Carter answered, "Yoyo, Looker! How ya doin?" "Carter, I've just got word of a murder in a restaurant. What's more is eyewitness descriptions of the man responsible indicate that it could've been Shan-Yu," Looker replied. Carter and Lee both looked at each other when Shan-Yu's name was mentioned. "Shan-Yu? Wait, isn't that t-" Carter asked before interrupted by Looker. "Yes, Carter," Looker replied, "The same man your Chinese friend is looking for." "Alright... we'll check it out. Which restaurant by the way?" Carter asked. "Jumpman's," Looker replied as he hung up. "Damn... I know that place," Carter commented, having gone there from time to time. "We must hurry," Lee told Carter, who nodded, and took the next turn, heading towards Jumpman's restaurant. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria~ "Wow, that must've been something," Rose commented after hearing Yuri's story. "Well, that is why he was hired to teach Space Engineering," Coulson replied to Rose. "I agree," Professor Oak added, "So, how are you liking Japan and Nintendo High School so far, Miss Tyler? Err, apart from that fire earlier." "I love it, honestly. I'm glad I moved here," Rose replied. "Well that's good to hear," Sully said. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School: Library~ As Xehanort was walking between bookshelves, trying to find a spot to sit down and study, he noticed a book from the bookshelf to his right fall to the floor. Picking it up, Xehanort looked at the book's cover, titled Secrets of the Heart, and the author's name was Dr. Souichi Tomoe. 'Souichi Tomoe... I've heard that name before,' Xehanort thought to himself as he opened the book, and skimmed through a few pages. The content inside the book interested him, and Xehanort decided to check out the book before he leaves the library so he can read it at his own time in his dorm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again)~ "Oh you know, same old, same old," Grayson replied as he sat down on a table for lunch, "Doing my homework, studying for tests and quizzes, and quietly poking fun at certain teachers behind their backs. Just another day in the life of Ladies' Man." Grayson's stomach then began to rumble, causing Dick to blush. "And that probably means I should eat," Grayson said. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School: Hallway~ "Well since you're new, I'm sure you can give it a try," Max replied to Cassie Cage as she asked about the school's ROTC club, "I can even get you a sign-up sheet after school if you want." "Can we discuss this over lunch? I'm starving," Bulk said. "I hear ya, Bulky. I'm hungry too. Come on, Cassie," Max said as he and Bulk led the way to the cafeteria. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x2)~ As John Smith ate his lunch, he watched Rose Tyler on the table next to where he and his friends sat, not being able to take his eyes off her. Noticing the way Smith was looking at Rose, Axel grinned, and commented, "Heh, I know that look." Snapping out of it, Smith looked at Axel, asking, "What look?" "We're noticing the way you're looking at Miss Tyler, John," Eraqus replied, "Why don't you ask her out on a date. I'm sure she wouldn't refuse." "What?!" a surprised John Smith said, "No. Nonononono. I am not doing any sort of thing. And besides, Dante already asked her on a date." "Ah, but she said she'll think about it. So, what if she rejected him, hmm?" Moody asked. "But that's it... you said 'what if'... meaning it may not be possible," John Smith replied. "Alright, but let's pretend she was free," Eraqus said, "What would you do then?" Staring at Eraqus for a moment, John sighed, and said, "Ok, fine... then I'd try something to get her attention," John Smith replied. "Now that's what I wanted to hear," Axel said as he went back to eating his food. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Moon Kingdom CyberSpace Cafe~ Once Hayley asked Rini where she was from, she wasn't exactly sure what to tell her. "Well, I'm from Tokyo, ma'am," Rini replied as she drank the cup of milk Hayley prepared for her, knowing that she didn't give the full answer. Meanwhile, Ikuko stared at Rini from her table, realizing the flying thing next to her resembled her cat, Luna. '... And that thing that flies around her looks just like Luna... what a bunch of strange coincidences,' Ikuko thought to herself. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x3)~ "Oh hey... Sammy, was it? From the debate? Sure you can have a seat," Vanellope responded, with neither Luna, Loki, nor Xion having any problems with Sammy sitting with them. Just then, Vanellope and her friends noticed Thor approach the table while carrying his lunch tray, looking as though he were sick... "Thor, you okay?" Xion asked her friend, "You don't look so good." "I'm fine, really," Thor said as he sat down, "Just a headache... nothing serious." "You sure you don't need to go to the nurse?" Loki asked his brother. "Why should I go there if I said I'm fine," Thor replied as he started eating. "Ok Thor... if you say so," Luna said as she and the others ate, all of them wondering what was wrong with Thor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x4)~ "So Connor, ready for that tour of Tokyo University after school?" Katniss asked, with Connor nodding in reply. "How long is that by the way?" Ritchie asked. "Eh, doubt it'll take more than an hour," Connor answered, "The tour is just supposed to give us an idea on college life. I think it's best if seniors like Katniss and myself check it out considering Tokyo University might probably be where we'll be going next year." "An hour... so does that mean you can still help me with Biology when you get back?" Rue asked Katniss. "Of course, Rue," Katniss replied, "Just stop by my place, and work on some other stuff till I get back. Deal?" "Deal," Rue said, nodding in reply. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Triskelion (aka J.I.A. Headquarters)~ Nick Fury and Darien Chiba watched as the crates of S-type crystals recovered from the abandoned factory in Osaka were being taken away, glad that the mission there was a success. "To face off against Mewtwo and retrieve crystals originating from Toshima... you did good, Chiba" Fury told Darien. "Thank you, sir," Darien replied, sighing. "Something wrong?" Fury asked, wondering if something was on Darien's mind. "I don't know. Something about Mewtwo had me thinking... eh, maybe I'm just tired," Darien replied. "Just take the day off," Fury said, "I'm sure battling by yourself against Mewtwo AND surviving was no walk in the park. You earned it." "Thank you, sir," Darien replied as he left. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Shay Cormac's Origins Part 25: Flashback 9 Years Ago (April 19, 2004) / West Qurna Oil Field, Iraq~ Stepping outside the facility where he killed Heimdall, Shay watched as Muqtada al-Sadr's men were celebrating, indicating the battle here was won, with some Japanese soldiers dead, others captured as prisoners... "Ah, Shay. There you are," Haytham Kenway said as he noticed Shay, approaching him, "I assume Heimdall has been dealt with?" "Yes," Shay replied. "Good. Follow me, there's something I want you to see," Haytham told Shay, who followed him into another building in the premises. Once inside, Haytham said, "Truth is, Shay... there were a variety of reasons Japan invaded Iraq. From wanting to get rid of any Crystal Order operatives in the country, to the fear that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. But what you said, about oil being the main reason, is partially true. Truth is, Japan didn't really need Iraq's oil supply. Oil from Kuwait and Saudi Arabia alone can sustain the world for decades. But there is something... unique to the oil in this country." Entering a room, Haytham showed Cormac a shelf full of oil samples inside glass cubes. Taking one of them, Haytham handed it to Shay, asking, "Look closely... what do you see?" Taking a close look at the oil inside the cube, Shay noticed a familiar looking crystal inside. "Is that... an S-type crystal?" Cormac asked. "Exactly," Haytham replied, "A huge number of S-type crystals ended up in the oil fields of Iraq when the S-types arrived to Earth decades ago. Ever since ties between Iraq and Japan ended during the Gulf War, Japan lost all access to the oil containing these crystals. It certainly took them years, but Japan is back to retrieve these crystals. And so long as we, the Crystal Order, exist, we cannot allow the S-type crystals to fall to the wrong hands. Understand?" "Of course, Master Kenway," Shay said, handing Haytham back the oil sample. "Perfect," Haytham replied as he placed the oil sample back in its place on the shelf, "Now how about we go back outside and join the celebration?" "I'd love that," Shay said as he and Haytham exited the room. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Spoiler ~Route 6 (Outside Porta Vista)~ Spoiler: BGM Walking through Route 6, Yzma and Kronk (who was carrying a large backpack on his back) had spent the whole day trying to find Kuzco in places in Tokyo they think he'd be in. When that didn't work out for them, they decided to go to Porta Vista, Kuzco's hometown, wondering if he'd be there. "No, no, no!" Yzma angrily said as she was crossing off locations on a map, indicating that she and Kronk had already searched those places, "We've searched every place in Tokyo where Kuzco usually hangs out, and no still sign of him! Where is he?!" As they continued walking, tree sap from a branch above dripped on Yzma's forehead, angering her even more. "I hate this place!" Yzma said to her self. Suddenly, a swarm of Beedrill attracted to the scent of the tree sap on Yzma's face surrounded Yzma, causing her to panic and run around while being chased by them... As Yzma was being chased by the swarm of Beedrill, Kronk noticed a Chatot on a nearby branch... "Oh look, a Chatot," Kronk commented as he took out a pencil and a piece of newspaper from his pocket, writing an X on a square in a grid, "Just one more for exotic bird Pokemon bingo!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Karate Studio~ Goldar blocked the shot from Ebony with his sword, and dodged Simba's Sonic Arrow attack. However, Goldar was hit when Dante slashed him with Rebellion, and was pushed back. Noticing James and Simba shooting at him, Goldar dragged two nearby Putties, and used them as shields as they were destroyed by Simba's and James's attack. However, he was hit once again, this time by Nala. "Hehe, not bad... now it's my turn!" Goldar said as he began dodging Dante's and James's shots while slashing Simba and Nala, and then jumping behind Dante to slash him from behind, then doing the same to James.
Like others said, I don't really have a preference. Both are good in their own ways, and both do have their limitations as well.
~Tokyo Harbor~ "Well, he appeared out of nowhere on an island close to Porta Vista. I usually ferry people between the island and the Porta Vista shore, but not for free. Anyway, the llama demanded I take him to the Porta Vista shore for free, saying that he was Kuzco, despite the fact he looked absolutely nothing like the person on that photo you showed me. As I was about to leave him behind, a friend of mine, Pacha, rushed and offered to pay for Kuzco. Didn't know why, but I couldn't refuse. So once Pacha paid me, I ferried the llama over to the Porta Vista shore. And that was the last I saw of him," Silver answered Don. "Chika?" Silver's Chikorita asked Silver, wondering if there was more to the story. "Oh, right. Not done yet..." Silver added, "After dropping off the llama in Porta Vista and going back to the island, Pacha requested I ferry him and his car to the Porta Vista shore. I was beginning to wonder if there was something going on between him and the llama. And to my surprise, after dropping off Pacha in the Porta Vista shore, I get a call from his wife saying that he and the llama were arrested for speeding and bad-mouthing a highway officer. Though he and that llama should be out of jail by today." ------------------------------------------------------- ~Crystal Order HQ: Rassilon's Office~ Spoiler: BGM "I'm sorry, but did you say that Elise de la Serre is acting against us?" Rassilon asked Albert, shocked by what he just said, "This is a very serious accusation, Albert. However, I'm not ready to declare her a traitor until we have solid proof. I admit, Xaldin has mentioned that she has spoken to Candy back on Friday... so I think I'll have him guard the king's cell from now on. And we'll keep an eye on her just to be safe... it seems like Discord isn't the only one whose loyalty needs to be tested. Now then... what does her questionable loyalty have to do with the Philosopher's Stone? I've heard rumors about it... that it can extend the lifespan of an individual." ---------------------------------------------------- ~Alleyway~ After bidding farewell to Alice, Yuri, and Blanca, Discord figured that his mission was done for the day. Reaching an empty alleyway, and making sure no one was around, Discord teleported away, intending to return to the Crystal Order HQ to report back to Rassilon. Meanwhile, on a roof of a building close to where Discord was... Javert had watched as Discord exited and teleported away, and figured it was time for him to go back to the Crystal Order HQ as well. --------------------------------------------------------- ~Moon Kingdom CyberSpace Cafe~ As Rini opened the star locket, and began listening to the song that played, she was approached by Hayley Zitkor, who asked if she was okay, and if she wanted a cup of milk. "Umm... sure." Rini replied. While Ikuko drank her coffee, she noticed Hayley go out to talk to Rini. 'Something about girl just seems so... familiar,' Ikuko thought to herself, noticing that Rini almost looked identical to her daughter Serena as a little girl. ------------------------------------------------------ ~Nintendo High School: Hallway~ "Thanks, Cassie," Max replied to Cassie Cage, shaking her hand, "The name's Max Goof. This guy here's my ROTC buddy, Bulk Biceps." "Hello!" Bulk greeted Cassie. "Umm, you wanna join us in the cafeteria... er, if you want that is," Max asked, not sure if Cassie already had friends to sit with. -------------------------------------------------------------- ~Command Center~ "... Kurogasa, and... Hiccup. Got it!" Alpha 5 said as he typed up the names of the individuals with Drivers in Nintendo High School that Lily located. "Excellent work, Lily," Zordon replied back to Lily, "We'll teleport you and the others at a more appropriate time." "Still, that's not all the Drivers, Zordon," Alpha told Zordon, "I'm also picking a signal from Tokyo's District 12..." Before Alpha could continue, the alarm went off, and a screen showed Nala facing off against Putties. "Aye-yi-yi! Nala needs help!" Alpha cried. "Navi, call for help for now," Zordon ordered Navi, doing as she was told. ------------------------------------------------------------------ ~Karate Studio~ "Hehe, what do we have here?" Goldar said as he arrived in the Karate Studio, "Three puny little Power Rangers, and a Kamen Rider to use as the cherry on top. Hehe, I'll have fun getting rid of all of you together!" Taking out his sword, Goldar said, "Say your prayers, losers." ----------------------------------------------------------------- ~Hospital~ Googling Nicholas Flamel's name on his phone, and getting a lot of articles on Flamel, Doctor Hu handed his phone to Shotaro, saying, "Here you go. Whatever information you want on Nicholas Flamel, right in your fingertips." Turning to face Officer Jenny, Hu said, "As for looking for someone with magic to find Queen Elsa... I happen to know a few people at Nintendo High School with magical abilities. Problem is, I doubt they'll be free until a few more hours. Wouldn't be right to interrupt them during work hours, if you know what I mean. Which is why I didn't mention them earlier." "It's fine," Jenny replied, "I don't wanna force anyone to do this. It wouldn't be right to ask Hermione, and it certainly wouldn't be right to ask some of your friends who are busy right now. So unless you have a better idea, Philip, it's probably best to just wait." --------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria~ As Luna, Loki, Vanellope, and Xion gathered at a table for lunch, Vanellope and Xion couldn't help but think that something was missing. "Hey, where's Thor?" Vanellope asked, realizing Loki's brother was nowhere to be found. "His History teacher asked him to deliver a file to an office upstairs. He should be back soon," Luna replied. "Fair enough," Xion said, "Still, I can't believe the way those jerks Trixie and Gaston acted earlier." "Ugh, tell me about it," Loki replied, just as disgusted by what happened earlier as Xion was. --------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School Top Floor: Empty Hallway~ As Thor walked through the hallway, trying to find the office he was supposed to deliver the file to, he began to hear voices in his head. Turning to the direction the voices were coming from, Thor found a room, with the door closed. Curious, Thor opened the door, and found a dark room inside, noticing a safe in the middle of the room. Thor could sense the voices coming from there. Growing even more curious, Thor approached the safe, and touched it. Suddenly, he felt a surge of energy entering him, so much that he was sent flying all the way out of the room. Thor was shaken from what had happened, and quickly got up, closed the door to the mysterious room, picked up the file he was carrying, and left in a hurry. ------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again)~ As Connor and Dick were looking for a table to eat, Eris approached Dick. "Eris! Glad you showed up," Dick Grayson replied to her. Looking at his friend, Grayson said, "Hey Connor, would you mind i-" "Don't worry, I understand, Ladies' Man," Connor replied, "You two enjoy your time." Connor then left to find another table to sit, leaving Dick and Eris alone. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x2)~ "Man, that was weird yo," Beat told Joshua as the two sat on a table to eat lunch, "Havin' the whole school go crazy jus' over some dude's burning butt?" "Still, nowhere near as strange and mysterious as the Abductor attack last week," Joshua replied. "Yeah, true dat," Beat concurred. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x3)~ As the twin brothers, Sora and Roxas met together for lunch and sat at a table, Riku approached them while carrying his tray, wondering if he could join them... "Umm, excuse me, but mind if I join you guys?" Riku asked Sora and Roxas, "The name's Riku. I'm a new student." "Of course you can join us, Riku," Roxas replied to Riku. As Riku sat down, Sora said, "The name's Sora. This here's my brother, Roxas. We're kinda new to Nintendo High as well. Not new to Tokyo though. So, what about you? Where are you from?" "I'm actually from a small place up north in the Sinnoh region called Twinleaf Town. My family just moved to Tokyo yesterday," Riku replied. "You don't say," Roxas said, "So, how do you find life in Tokyo?" "Not bad. May take time getting used to it, but it's a nice place," Riku answered. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x4)~ Sitting at a cafeteria table for lunch with his cousin, Carlton Banks, Will Smith tells him, "Hey Carlton, guess I was right about one thing." "Oh yeah? What's that Will?" Carlton asked. "Well, it turns out that you were scared of a small fire after all," Will Smith replied as he burst into laughter. Shaking his head, Carlton said, "Not funny Will, not funny." -------------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x5)~ "Well, if that wasn't the weirdest thing ever, then I don't know what is," Hiccup commented as he, Clemont, Manon (with Harry on her shoulder), sat on a table for lunch, all still thinking about the fire earlier. "Well, a robot in Robotics class was fighting with one of the students... which everyone else said was actually rather normal," Clemont said. "Aaand burning butt suddenly isn't the weirdest thing anymore," Hiccup replied. "Still, I didn't see the point of a fire alarm for a small fire like that," Manon said, "That loud alarm scared the bejesus out of me and Harry." "Leemoleemo!" Harry said, nodding in agreement. "Even it was small, it was still a safety hazard, and it could've gotten worse if it hadn't been put out," Clemont replied to Manon. "Eh, I guess you're right," Manon told Clemont, "So, Hiccup, gonna be working at Flynn's today?" "Actually, Tuesdays are a day off for me," Hiccup replied. "Oh, never mind then," Manon said, as she was hoping to spend time at Flynn's after school today had Hiccup been scheduled to work there today. ------------------------------------------------------------------ Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Other Hallway~ "Hehe, you got that right," Gaston replied to Amy as he was heading for the exit, wanting to eat at Taco Bell for lunch. "You guys go on without me. I need to spend some time in the library to study for my History quiz." Xehanort told the others. "'Umm, sure, if you want," Vanitas replied, "Be sure to tell me how it is. Gonna be taking it tomorrow." Xehanort nodded, and headed towards the school library. As they approached the exit, Gaston asked, "Hey, anyone seen Sunset Shimmer?" "Not really... she's been acting strange lately for some reason," Trixie replied. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x6)~ As Ed, Edd, and Eddy gathered at a table, Eddy noticed Double D giving him a glaring look, indicating he was still mad about how he was tricked into skipping the debate in first period. "Ok, I'm sorry! There, you happy?" Eddy asked Double D. "Nope," Double D replied. "Ugh... ok, how about this," Eddy said, "Ed and I promise to not drag you to that Daft Punk and Powerline concert tonight. And we promise not to trick you into skipping school again." "Ok... but if your parents call me tonight, wondering where you are, I'm gonna tell them you're at that concert," Doube D replied. "Deal!" Eddy instantly said, desperate for Edd to accept his apology, even if it meant accepting terms he wouldn't necessarily approve of. "Good. Apology accepted, Eddy," Double D replied as he and Eddy shook hands. "YAY! Friendship hug!" Ed happily cried, as he bear-hugged Edd and Eddy really tight, suffocating them. "Ed... I can't..." Double D said, trying to tell Ed he couldn't breathe. "Let... us... go..." Eddy added, struggling to speak as Ed continued squeezing him and Double D. "No can do Eddy. Friends never let each other go," Ed replied as he continued bear-hugging. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x7)~ "So, looks like the boss knows that guy who got his butt burned," Axel commented, sitting down at a table with Eraqus, John Smith, and Moody. "His name's Goofy," Eraqus said, "He was a student of Nintendo High School during the days the S-types made their annual appearances. He actually graduated shortly before you joined Nintendo High, Alastar." "I see," Moody replied. "And his son happens to be Max Goof, who I believe is a student of yours and John," Eraqus added. "Yeah, you're right," John Smith replied while Moody nodded his head in agreement, "Though I really feel bad for the way other students treated Max. Hope it doesn't become a habit among the students." "If Max has a strong heart like his father, I know he'll overcome it," Eraqus said, "Just like how Connor can stand up to those who belittle him simply because of the negativity surrounding his last name." "Connor's a strong kid," Axel replied, "But I'll definitely stick up for Max as well." "Agreed," Moody added. ---------------------------------------------------------------- Spoiler ~Nintendo High School: Cafeteria (Again x8)~ While Ritchie, Sparky, Rue, Katniss, and Haymitch were having lunch on a table, they were approached by Connor, carrying his lunch tray... "Hey Connor! Where's Dick?" Rue greeted Connor, wondering where his friend was. Tilting his head to the right, Connor signaled the group to look in the direction he tilted his head. Turning around, the group saw Dick with Eris. "Ah, so you didn't wanna get in the way," Rue commented. Connor nodded his head, indicating that was the reason Dick wasn't with him. "Well sit down, you can have lunch with us," Ritchie said. "Thanks, Ritchie," Connor replied as he sat down next to Katniss and Haymitch. "Hey buddy," Connor told Haymitch as he patted him on his head. "Pika..." Haymitch said, enjoying being patted on the head by Connor. "So... that fire alarm... and the idiots making fun of Max because of his dad," Connor said, hoping to start a discussion. "I know... we were just talking about it," Katniss replied, "Some people just have no empathy at all." "It's no different than the guys who mock you because of your last name," Ritchie told Connor, with Rue and Sparky nodding in agreement. "You're right Ritchie... you're absolutely right," Connor replied. ---------------------------------------------------------------- ~Shay Cormac's Origins Part 24: Flashback 9 Years Ago (April 19, 2004) / Facility in West Qurna Oil Field, Iraq~ Entering the facility where Heimdall was seen entering, Shay looked around, trying to see if he can find the man he needed to take out. Slowly walking through the hallways, Shay felt a presence behind him. Quickly taking his sword, Cormac turned around, and blocked a sword attack by Heimdall... Spoiler: BGM "You are quick, boy! But not very clever!" Heimdall said as both blades were locked together. As both pushed away from one another, Shay and Heimdall began to swing their swords at each other, each trying to land a deadly blow while the other blocked the oncoming attack. Kicking Heimdall in his chest, Heimdall was pushed towards a wall, noticing Shay about to deliver a final blow, Heimdall used his quick thinking, and swung his sword at a pipe near him, releasing extremely hot steam that hit Shay. Shay screamed in pain and backed away, dropping his sword on the floor. Heimdall then used this opening to run to a nearby room, hoping to lure Cormac there and finish him once and for all. As Shay recovered from the hot steam, he noticed Heimdall wasn't standing in the wall he pushed him towards, wondering where he was. Grabbing his sword, Shay rushed to a nearby room, wondering if Heimdall was going to be there. Entering the room, Cormac noticed it was a control room, with many electronic control panels and displays lined up. "You will die as a traitor!" Heimdall's voice yelled behind Shay. Turning around, Shay noticed Heimdall rushing towards him with his sword, and quickly dodged to the right, avoiding a killing blow from him. Shay then swung his sword, and Heimdall quickly blocked. The two then continued their sword fight, with neither one seeming to have the advantage over the other. After locking their blades together, Heimdall managed to surprise Shay, punching him with his left hand, pushing him back. Shay dropped his sword, and fell back, lying on one of the electronic control panels. Shaking his head, Cormac opened his eyes, and noticed Heimdall was about to finish him off with his sword. Jumping out of harm's way, Heimdall's sword instead hit the electronic control panel, causing sparks to fly. Figuring that now was his chance, Shay grabbed his pocket knife, and stabbed Heimdall from behind, ending the fight. Spoiler: BGM Struggling to stand, Heimdall landed on one of the chairs in the room. Shay felt bad he had to kill Heimdall, remembering the stories he heard of how he saved people in Afghanistan. "Forgive me, Heimdall," Shay asked Heimdall. "You dare beg forgiveness, child?!" Heimdall angrily replied, "Hell welcomes traitors like you." "Then I go there proudly, knowing I have done right," Shay said. "It does not matter..." Heimdall replied, "This small victory of yours will not stop Operation Iraqi Freedom." "I will kill every last foreign soldier in Iraq, if I must. I cannot let Japan succeed with what it's doing in this country," Shay said. "You... have become... a monster, Shay!" Heimdall replied with his last breath, collapsing to the floor. Looking down at Heimdall's dead body for a moment, Cormac then headed towards the exit, wondering how the situation was outside.
