After wounding Zuikaku with my pistol, I head back to the office, only to check Takao to see if she's still alive. I kicked the door open, and it broke. I saw Takao lying on the floor, mortally wounded with blood on the floor. Damn it! I'm too late! There were with letters and writing saying "You shouldn't have come here." FUCK YOU, ZUIKAKU!!! YOU MURDERED MY TRUSTED SECRETARY!!!

Kevin: TAKAO!!!

Takao: *coughing* Hi... Kevin...

I quickly take out my bandage and try to stop the bleeding. But I realized, she's not going to live, with that heavy wound.

Kevin: Damnit! Damnit!!! DAMNIT!!! GOD DAMNIT, STAY WITH ME, TAKAO!!!

I started tearing.

Takao: *coughing* I'm... not going to... make it through... this...

She coughed out blood, very hard. I've seen some of the soldiers suffered this... I guess I'm now paying the price...

Takao: I called... Jintsuu... to be your secretary...

Kevin: Damn it... No matter, how much Bandages, Morphine or anything else... I can't save you with your dying state...

Takao: I know... Go... without... me...

Kevin: What about Atago? Your sister?

Takao: She doesn't know anyways...

I know I don't want to leave her, but I can't save her... I have no choice but to let her go...

Kevin: Takao... I'm so sorry...

Takao: It's... It's alright... I'll miss you, Kevin...

Kevin: Au Revoir 'Goodbye'... Takao...

I gave her a kiss to her lips... I started to feel alone... again...

Takao: Kevin... I'll always, be within your heart...

She has closed her eyes, drawing her last breath. I failed to save my family and now I failed to save Takao... I still hear the laughers and giggles echoing. I fired four shot out of an open window, to honor her.

Kevin: I promise, I'll make them, pay with their blood.

Before I left the dorm, I took her katana to make sure that I still remember her, before she died...

FEW MONTHS LATER...

Takao... I lost her all because of my lack of awareness, she was like a crush that I've never have a long time ago... I still have to be ready for anything. According to Takao, before her death my new secretary is Jintsuu. If Takao said that she's trustworthy, then I'll place my trust on her. For now, Pennsylvania currently my main secretary, with Hiryuu. I visit both of them from time to time. Although, I feel less threatened from Souryuu, since she's the least aggressive.

Zuikaku is still alive, of course, A few pistol gauss shots isn't enough to kill her. While she keep sending letters at me, I shredded them all with the paper shredder, and used them for compost for my small garden. Them and the crazy "Fifth Carrier Division"... Yeah...

It was the Crimson Echo Rerun Event, the economy of my cubes are... limited. I could only construct 4 ships because, of lack of space. My god, 100 additional dorm for a box of gems. At least it's not costly... for now... Shoukaku was still giggling and smiling, despite my attempt to kill her sister... Even my threats to her has fallen to her deaf ears. Zuikaku, I could've managed to kill her, if it's wasn't her sister... I'll make sure, her blood will spill in agony. Atago... Oy vey... back to drinking and probably depressed...

I waited for the ship construction to finish, while I just finished target practicing at my makeshift firing range, thanks Michael. After a while in the office, Hiryuu came into my office, she gave me the paperwork and a letter from Zuikaku.

Hiryuu: Here's the paperwork, and the letter from that girl.

Kevin: You can put the letter on the paper shredder, I'm not listening to her.

Hiryuu: Ok?

After hearing the sound of the letter been shredded, I'll have to check it later.

Hiryuu: Are you alright, by the way?

Kevin: Hmm? I guess?

I called bullshit. She was like a family member that I've never have and my failed responsibility...

Hiryuu: You looked... blank.

Kevin: I was trained to not show any emotion... Or let it take advantage over me.

Hiryuu: Right... And Takao?

Kevin: You could say, Rest In Peace.

Hiryuu: Oh, you still missed her then... You're mostly emotionless and she's dull anyways...

Kevin: Jeez, she didn't do anything to you and you just hate her? She was even your own comrade in arms.

I took out her katana , still holstered and said...

Kevin: But I promised to her, that I'll avenge her. And make Zuikaku pay with her blood. Even if it's means I become the Most Wanted Terrorist.

Hiryuu: Oh... well, sorry for your lost.

Kevin: I suppose so.

She puts her hands on my head... is she trying to flirt with me...?

Hiryuu: Look... I'm also sorry for injecting you with a tranquilizer or threaten Takao... and now that I'm speaking about it, I'm kinda glad that you managed to hold on to yourself. But you have others to talk to, like us.

Kevin: Well, that maybe true. But Takao was the reason that gave me something, something that gave me a chance to stand back up. Hope.

Hiryuu: And what about her sister, Atago?

Kevin: Probably depressed because of her sister being killed.

Hiryuu: I see, well, I'll be going now.

Kevin: Farewell.

Hiryuu left my office and looked like she's also fallen into despair. Another one on the list.

I later take a look at Takao's katana. Oh Takao...

Midnight.

I sat back on the chair even more, put both of my feets on the desk, looking at the ceiling. I then heard a voice.

Takao: You can't get me out of your head?

Kevin: Whatever she did, I can't forgive her for what she've done.

Takao: *sigh* If only I could've prevented myself from getting killed...

Kevin: Well, if only...

Takao: Hey... I'd like to see to defend yourself from a crazy girl with a katana.

Kevin: I did. A few gauss shots onto her, she's in a hospital for the burns.

Takao: Anyways... I'll still be by your side no matter what it is... I didn't expect for you to kiss me when I was dying...

Kevin: S-Sorry... I couldn't think straight.

Takao: How's my sister?

Kevin: Oy vey... your sister? She's back to drink and she's officially depressed...

Takao: *sigh*

I suddenly noticed a figure in front of my desk. She appeared to have a red umbrella with her at all times.

Kevin: My name is Commander Kevin Lee. You killed my secretary. Prepare to die, Zuikaku.

While my name was spoken and stand up, I unsheathe my plasma saber and my Iron Fury Pistol in a single motion.

???: WAIT!!! I'M NOT WHO YOU THINK I AM!!!

Kevin: Then, tell me who are you first.

???: You'll see me later... just get some rest...

Kevin: *sigh* Very well. Only if you leave my office.

???: Okay, Okay... I'll take my leave...

I saw the figure leaves my office and I holstered both of my weapons, get on the couch and sleep away.

The Next Day...

I wake up from my couch and opened my eyes just to see her again from last night. I quickly got up activated my hidden composite blade and pointed it close to her neck.

Kevin: You have five seconds to tell me who you are, or I'll slit you neck open.

???: U-Uh... Okay... Well, I'm Amagi...

Kevin: Well then, Amagi, why were you in my office at the middle of the night and at the early in the morning?

Amagi: I just wanted to see your face and watch you sleep... You sleep and snore like an owl flying silently.

Kevin: I take it as a complement.

She smiled when she heard it. I deactivated my hidden blade.

Kevin: You may leave, at once.

Amagi: As you wish, Commander...

She got up and leave my office. I then got right back the the stuff that I haven't done.

Later...

I decided to went to check Atago, since she lost her sister, Takao. I knocked on her door. She opened and... She's drunk again.

Kevin: Hello, Miss Drunk Atago.

Atago: Hi... *hic*

Kevin: I can tell that you're drunk. Again.

Atago: I'm... not drunk... *hic*

Kevin: Let me guess, this is about your sister death?

Atago: I... heard that crane girl... murdered my sister! I want to kill her!

Kevin: I'll deal with Zuikaku and Shoukaku, you just do what you're told.

It's two against one, an unfair fight. But better do something than doing nothing.

???: Are you okay?

I turned my head, and it's Hiryuu and Pennsylvania.

Kevin: A Drunk Atago problem.

Hiryuu: A Drunk Ata-? *sees a Drunk Atago* Oh.

Atago: I'm not drunk... ehehehe~

She collapsed on the floor, passed out.

Pennsylvania: Were you hurt? After Hiryuu-

Kevin: I'm fine. I'm fine... I'm just tired... any paperwork?

Hiryuu: No, but some girls are worried about your mental health.

Kevin: Even if it's a war that I'll never win. I'll still fight to I die standing.

Pennsylvania: That's...

Hiryuu: Pretty much a big problem in your head.

Kevin: Whatever. You two are dismissed.

After both Hiryuu and Pennsylvania left, I saw Amagi watching me and standing there... I'm not impressed.

Kevin: What do you want, Amagi?

Amagi: Care for tea?

Kevin: More of a coffee drinker. And how long have to been here?

Amagi: I just got here.

Kevin: Right... I'll take my leave.

Amagi: We'll meet again soon.

Before Amagi leave the area, she stared right into my eyes, she's trying to be a threat.

Amagi: You will be mine...