Chapter 27 - Great Expectations

(Uchiura Shipyard)

(Week 3 - Monday)

"Childe you really have to go??" Chika asked shocked "Yes I'm needed overseas in America there's been situation over there" Childe said adjusted his jacket "It's been real adventure spending my time here with all of you for the craziness this week" Childe said knelt down ruffled Ruin head "Hey you take care of everyone here for me alright" Childe said smiled "You got it Childe" Ruin said "Thanks for your teachings Childe" Lixue said "Hey I'm sure you'll be great learning from Leon and exploring too" Childe said smiled "Safe travels Childe" Ruby said smiled "Thank you Ruby" Childe said ruffled Ruby head "Leon keep them safe and I'll be wishing you luck at the tournament same for you Aqours in that performance" Childe said stood up "Heh safe travels Childe till we meet again" I said "Yes and when we do gonna need that true duel at some point" Childe said looked at his mask giving to me "Here you might find some usage of this don't worry there's no dark energy inside anymore but it could provide something" Childe said chuckled "Also my letter to Kanata and Haruka...Tell them I'll be home soon" Childe said chuckled "Alright Childe..." I said both handshake "I'll see you all very soon" Childe said smiled "Fufu" Mari said grin shove Kanan "WHA!?" All yelled shocked "Woah?!" Childe yelled flinched look down at Kanan embarrassed...

"C-Childe I...uh," Kanan said stuttering her words "Heh...I know our time been short but...I'll come back alright" Childe said nervously stroke Kanan's hair "...You better..." Kanan whispered "...Alright, now I gotta go" Childe said letting go then eventually left...

(Uranohoshi Girls High - Clubroom)

I was with Leonidas and Lixue with Siege both looking at something "Ughh these mastering skill bursts are hard as hell!" Lixue yelled "Yeah I know what you mean," I said nervously chuckled "Just one more week till Summer Festival!!" Chika yelled "The town is getting more festival spirited every day. I'm so excited that I find myself particularly running everywhere!!" You yelled hyper mood "Yeah, and you almost tripped this morning because of that" Riko said sighed as You grin "The happi Ruby and others design is incredible too!" Chika yelled "Thank you! I can't wait to see everyone in it!" Ruby yelled "Hm?" Riko asked confused saw us practicing firing elements burst "Gotcha!" Lixue yelled "You missed Lixue" Leonidas said looking at the blank hit board...

"N-Not bad though Lixue," Siege said sweatdrop "Damn it-uh I mean dang it!" Lixue yelled "...Pffttt" I said laughed "Why are you laughing!?" Lixue yelled, "I didn't expect gentlemen like you to curse ahaha..." I said wiping tear aside "I hate you," Lixue said sighed "Hehe don't be like that Lixue," I said snickered "Oh sorry girls we were distracted," I said smiled "...AH?!" Lixue yelled flinched "This is all your fault!" Lixue yelled "Hey I didn't know we were that loud," I said sweatdrop "No it's okay really I was wondering what you boys up to," Riko said concerned "We were looking at the guide book Childe left for us to study on I heard about costumes," I said confused walking over to them "Yeah we were talking about Ruby and others designs," Chika said smiled (Oh yeah Ruby and other first years were in charge of that) I thought confused expression "Wow these are amazing," Lixue said shocked "So Lixue are you first year or what cause Yoshida told us you were second-year like me," I said confused "I'm actually first-year," Lixue said sweatdrop "WHAT YOSHIDA LIED TO ME!!" I yelled shocked "HUH!?" All yelled "Yeah I'm first year my brother Scott was the second year though...Mom didn't tell me much about what happened to him" Lixue said sighed "...He died during the final battle against the bastard who kills him" I said sighed "...Oh..." Lixue said sweatdrop "...Your mother probably didn't tell you because well she's still was grieving and doesn't want to lose you too" I said as everyone was quiet "But hey as long you learn from me and keep getting stronger I'm sure you'll do great" I said smiled "Yeah..." Lixue said confused "So no black cape whatever eh?" I asked chuckled "Yeah, now we have a wholesome design, zura" Hanamaru said smiled "Hmph..., I only compromise because I had no choice. You should be grateful for Yohane's generosity!!" Yoshiko yelled "Yawned," I said sweatdrop ruffled my hair a little "Don't you dare ignore me!" Yoshiko yelled "Though I always get a strange feeling before something fun happens. It's exciting, but a little scary, too" Chika said smiled "It seems like my voltage might burn! It's like something before the storm!" Mari yelled (Storm??) I thought sweatdrop "What?? I don't know what she's talking about" Lixue said confused expression "The calm. The calm before the storm. You used it the wrong way Mari" Kanan said, "Though you and Childe departures make my heart beat!!" Mari yelled, "S-Shut up!!" Kanan yelled "Ooohh," Mari said "MARIII!!" Kanan yelled as I flinched "Lixue don't stand there!" I yelled "W-What?!" Lixue yelled both trying to held Kanan back...

"Speaking of storms has anyone seen the weather forecast?" You asked "A typhoon? The projected path doesn't come near Numazu but, I'm still a little bit worried" Riko said "I have seen it while patrolling...it's way bigger than I thought it would be" I said "Something not right about it either Lixue and I were gonna check it out" Siege said sweatdrop "Are you certain?" Dia asked "Yeah let's go you all keep discussing," Siege said running with Leonidas both run outside transformed...

"Well in meantime let's talk about recap shall we," I said smiled "We shouldn't worry too much about the typhoon," Dia said "Right, Worrying about it won't get us anywhere," You said smiled "Well we can do recheck on the day of Summer Festival," Dia said while Lixue and I were busy looking outside for a bit...

"I can hear something in the typhoon...something inside and it's not just regular one," Lixue said "I agree...something not right here just hope Leonidas and Siege find whatever is out there," I said arms crossed "So what's it's like over at Odaiba?" Lixue asked "It's pretty nice though just a normally peaceful city and is where I live too," I said smiled "Oh really?" Lixue asked smiled "How's uh your mom and sister doing...?" I asked confused "They are doing alright...Miharu is in middle school and Mom works as a nurse like she always been" Lixue said smiled "You almost look like Scott" I said sweatdrop "Yeah though my brother was always serious" Lixue said confused expression "Yeah I hear you" I said smiled "Say Lixue what's with you staring at Hanamaru?" I whispered "WHAA?!" Lixue yelled "Hm??" Dia asked turned to us "Nothing!" Lixue yelled "We are talking about us keeping guard in the festival as usual," I said smiled "Alright as I was saying," Dia said to others "Argh stupid piece of shit" I muttered looking at my watch "You need help with this?" Riko asked giggled "...Yes" I said sweatdrop as Riko touch it once able to open as well over my left wrist closed in a shut... "Huh?!" I yelled shocked "Your welcome," Riko said smiled "Thanks Riko," I said smiling looking at my watch clicked "Leonidas?" I asked confused expression "Yep Leon it's something in there whatever it is able to summon hurricanes!" Leonidas yelled, "I got it!!" Siege yelled stabbing it "Nevermind bad idea!!" Siege yelled "....??" I asked shocked flinched "Hehe you and Riko now?" Lixue asked grin "Hmm?? Oh yeah, Riko helps me a lot though kinda disappointing in myself for not hanging out with her past few weeks" I said sweatdrop "Leonidas! Siege! You guys are back!" I yelled as they didn't look too happy "We couldn't stop it" Siege said, "And uh?" I asked confused "It's heading directly to Numazu but we are too tired to take it out again I had it but well I run out of energy," Leonidas said sweatdrop "It sends me flying," Siege said annoyed "Oh..." All said flinched "WAIT WHAT?!" I yelled, "B-But I thought you had it in the bag??" I asked wiping Leonidas head with a towel "Keyword I thought!" Leonidas yelled, "Well what we do?" Lixue asked confused "We can't let whatever come with that mega-size typhoon so..." I said sweatdrop "Are you insane?!" Riko yelled "It would be bad if that thing ruins all the hard work you put into the festival," I said sweatdrop "So leave it to us!" Leonidas yelled "Ready for round two buddies!" I yelled "Yeah," Leonidas said, "I'm sure we will all be fine!" Ruin yelled "The lights turned off," Dia said sweatdrop as we all looked up "Leonidas come on check the power!" I yelled running out "Hey wait up!" Riko yelled chased after me "R-Riko!?" Chika yelled shocked "Uhh I will check on the other side!" Lixue yelled, "Wait up Lixue!" Siege yelled, "Uh group dismissed?" Dia asked nervously chuckled everyone nodded...

To Be Continued...