A day had gone by after the shocking realization that the Kaitlyn that Rita and Alex knew was really just a clone the entire time.

It was more shocking when Kaitlyn herself told the truth to then the previous night before bed.

Alex still remembered the reactions last night.

Flashback: Last Night

"Kaitlyn. Is that everything that we needed to know about your past life?" Asked Alex.

She thought for a bit before speaking.

"One more thing. Alex. Ms. Rita. Not only am I a clone of the real Kaitlyn, but, I'm also the ONLY living clone of Kaitlyn. If I ever die, then Kaitlyn Apocalypse is truly dead. I'm essentially the last remaining reminder of the real Kaitlyn Apocalypse."

At that, both the kid and the maid were shocked.

"Wait. But Alex said in the vision the real Kaitlyn had blonde hair and blue eyes." Said Rita.

"She was a PERFECT Aryan!" Suddenly shouted Admin causing Alex to grab the book and chuck it across to the table.

"Zip you damn piece of literature!"

"Oh come on! I just had to!"

Alex sighed before turning back to the two girls.

"I think I figured it out. To differentiate the clones from the real Kaitlyn, Otto gave the clones brown hair and eyes so he wouldn't confuse them with rhe real Kaitlyn."

"Ah. I see now." Said Rita in response.

Alex looked at Kaitlyn.

"Hey Kate. You sure your gonna be okay?"

"It be to obvious and cliche if I became a shut in just because I'm a clone. So what if I'm not the real deal? You two treat me as it. I'm fully ready to live on accepting that part of my life."

All three smiled and gave a group hug before sleeping.

Flashback end

Now all three were eating breakfast with Jackie who was informed on what had happened the previous day.

She immediately apologized for not being there but got immediately forgiven as they understood Jackie was currently going through a ton of personal issues she needed her up most attention.

By the time breakfast was done, Jackie had left to deal with her personal issues again while Rita and Kaitlyn were gonna go for a walk on their own.

"You two gonna be okay?" Asked Alex. "Sorry for asking. I'm just, worried."

"Alex it'll be okay. I've been taking care of Kaitlyn for the past few years before I brought her here. I'm sure we'll be fine. Right Kaitlyn?" Asked Rits with Kaitlyn nodding in response immediately.

Alex sighed to calm down and smiled.

"Fine then. I'll take your word on it then. Just make sure to stay safe. And, don't let Otto catch you guys."

"Alex. Otto has no reason to go out most of the time. He's always in his room/office so he's rarely out if nothing important is happening."

Alex nodded again as he fully trusted them to stay out of danger.

Eventually the two girls left leaving Alex to tidy up his apartment room before he left himself.

So, after cleaning up and bidding a quick bye to Admin, he left his apartment room.

[Timeskip. Location: Leanbox Basilicom]

If Alex thought it had been a long time since he had went inside the Lastation Basilicom, then OH BOY has it been a really long time since he's even left Lastation to visit another nation. Thankfully the other CPUs weren't as rude to Alex as Noire was so they weren't the reason he rarely left the Land of Black Reality. There was enough valid reasons Alex rarely left.

Alex's work schedule rarely allowed him to get out and explore the other nations and each nation had their own reason why Alex never went that much.

Since Planeptune was closest to Lastation, they also had that whole public hating him thing so obviously Planeptune was a no.

Lowee was simply WAY too cold for Alex to visit even though he had worked in tough, cold conditions, he just never got used to it.

And Leanbox was simply too far for Alex to consistently head over there on a daily basis.

Ironically Alex finally had business for once outside of Lastation and in Leanbox tbis time as a certain someone had requested his help.

And the moment he entered the Basilicom he saw that certain someone.

"Long time no see."

"Your gonna "long time no see" me after so long? Sorry but I just won't let that slide." Said Vert in a playful pouty manner.

"I know I owe you one. Anyways, what help do you need? I got time."

"Well, before you help me out..." Vert suddenly pulled Alex real close. "Why don't we get, reacquainted Alex~?" She finished in a flirty and teasing tone.

Alex wasn't having any of it and went full CHAD by moving her off by pushing off of her breasts.

"Listen. I'm already with Uni. I ain't gonna pick you up just cause you got tits."

"Aww. Well I tried. I'll try harder next time for sure!" She said suddenly determined.

Alex chuckled in response. "Yeah. We'll see about that."

After a nice little chat to help the two catch up, Vert had sent Alex to deal with a few local street thugs and criminals that had been terrorizing her citizens for a while.

Alex easily handled them with no problems, though, him getting a positive response is something Alex deeply appreciated.

Honestly if it weren't for Uni and nation loyality, Alex would've immediately moved to Leanbox just cause of how nice the citizens treated him.

They didn't care that he was the murderer Alex Mustang. All they saw was the young, helpful child Alex Mustang.

Alex thanked them all and even gave a few autographs and photos to a few young fans who watched him help.

Alex went back to the Basilicom and returned to Vert.

"Fantastic job Alex. My people loved watching you at work."

"Yeah. Your welcome. I, really appreciated them." Alex said, awkwardly rubbing his arm as Vert noticed this.

"It's cruel isn't it?"

"Huh?"

Vert brought Alex into a soft hug as Alex was shocked.

"Your only 12, work so hard to keep Lastation safe. You even stopped a civil war from breaking out. Uni and even Noire know too well that you saved their futures that day, yet, it's still cruel how no one sees that.".

Alex's instinctive reaction was just to hug back and not speak.

Ever since the massacre, even though she was flirty at times, Vert was the mother figure Alex desperately needed.

Before Uni, Vert was the one who calmed Alex down the most when he would just lash out.

Vert gently patted and stroked Alex's jet black hair smiling.

"Your stressed. Tired. Fed up with them. Yet, you never leave. Cause your loyal and honest with yourself. Your a strong young man Alex." Vert stopped the hug as she kneeled to look directly at Alex.

"Never give up."

Alex was basically on the verge of tears before wiping them away and smiled.

"Yeah! Understood!"

[Timeskip. Location: Lastation]

"I'm back."

Alex walked into his apartment room after spending the rest of the afternoon hanging out with Vert.

It was the first time in a while Alex felt really happy to return home.

"Hello?"

Alex didn't get a response which was odd.

All the lights were off as well.

"Weird. I thought they'd be back by now." Said Alex as he turned out the lights.

His apartment room had been destroyed. The couch had rips and items and furniture were tossed around.

Alex was shocked immediately as he looked around to see more damages.

It only got worse when he saw that his room was completely fine but Rita and Kaitlyn's was thrashed and broken.

"Alex."

Alex heard this and turned to see Admin book.

"W-What?"

"I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything."

"Admin? W-What happened?"

"The table Alex."

Alex walked over to the table and saw a note left behind.

To Alex,

I've figured you out kid. To think you'd take MY daughter and hide her from me? Not only her but my main enforcer? Kid. You really don't know how the real world works. Both Rita and Kaitlyn will be thoroughly dealt with for going against me. You think you man enough? Then come and stop me child. I dare you.

Sincerely, Otto.

Alex was shaking.

Hyperventilating.

"N-No. No. NO!"

Alex was losing his mind.

They had found him place and took them away.

He was to distraught to even think properly.

At that moment, he really was gonna breakdown and not do anything.

That was until Alex immediately hatched a plan, and called the one person willing to help.

"Hello? What do you need Alex?"

"Führer Bradley. I have a request."

Chapter 9: End