“What's going on in the womb, 263 , can't you use your imaginarium to get us back to the womb?” 700 turned to ask me.

“I can't , most of my yen was used up in our crusade against Asmonius, I can barle-” I said as I dropped to one knee , a crack appeared on my forehead…my form was falling apart , I manifested a staff for balance , but as I held the staff my right wrist cracked, as if it was made of clay…there was a visible crack.

“I suggest you all begin trying to use your yen to heal your wounds…I don't know how much I have left in me…or how long it will last…” I said as I stared at everyone.

“700, 263 is severely injured and is in critical condition, requesting permission to seek help , please sir!” 545 shouted in tears to 700.

I can barely move…I can barely…hazy…everything I see is blurry….and black…

I awoke in what seemed to be a medical building, there was a tube in my right hand transporting some kind of liquid into my body. The room was spacious , on my right were big opened windows, showing a vast blue sky…it was a bit warm, but there was a cool breeze.

“Where am I !?” I shouted.” I recall loosing consciousness…but then how am I still alive?  , I asked myself.

As I sat upright with my back against the wall , the door to my left opened , 700, 515 , 337 and the others walked through the door along with a strange man…he was a bit short five foot four if I'm not mistaken , still an entire foot taller than 700, but he was black , like…000…000, I thought to myself…

“How are you doing soldier?” 700 asked me,

“I'm alright…but how am I still alive, I asked him

“Well you won't believe what happened!” 545 bursted out saying in what can only be described as pure joy.

“But first , there's someone we'd like you to meet.” 700 said as the stranger stepped forward to meet me.

“My name is “de” , and I am the one who saved your life , as you were on the verge of falling unconscious , I used my Ikari which enables me to temporarily stop anything I wish, in essence I stopped your consciousness from fading by freezing it in place.” He said in a deep voice.

“And Ikari that enables one go stop anything he wishes…” I stuttered in shock that such a power even exists .

“And one more thing, I am one of the heads of the council of mankind. I know everything about the womb, as Tagashi and I had been in regular contact with one another , that's why I immediately recognized your yen , when you guys showed up into the new world without any authorization. I am De, the entire new world , and all that goes in it , along with all the lives within, are all part of my responsibility…making you all, part of my responsibility.” He said.

“De , is a strange subject number , what delegation are you mister, and what's a name?” I asked completely thrown off and confused by his subject number.

“Now that you bring it up , I have been wondering, what kind of subject number is “De” Mister, and what the hell is a name, that some kind of rank or something?” 545 curiously asked.

“True it is a weird subject number” 700 said.

“See I knew I wasn't the only one!” I shouted.

“Well well well, I guess we did pass into effect by law that subjects be given subject numbers not names, though in retrospect we didn't foresee any of this coming…or did Tagashi…anyway a name is word that is bestowed onto a being or thing that is unique to it and is for it to be refered to.” De explained ,

“So it's like a subject number, but with letters?” 545 asked.

“Yes , basically” De said.

“Now that we're all well acquainted with each other, the business at had still stands…the womb is falling, something happened to father” 700 said.

“And dead children are falling from the sky.” De said.

“Not to mention , 717 is still nowhere to be found.” 545 said.

“I suspect 717 is journeying to the original world on his own right now to confront whoever sent you here, because I cannot sense him anywhere in the new world…” De said.

“So we have a whole lot of problems and no solutions right?” 337 said clutching his hands on his walking stick.

“We're in pretty bad shape too” 700 said.

“Don't worry , you youngsters just leave it to me.” De said as he scratched his bald head.

“What do you mean?” 700 asked as his eyes widened.

“Don't worry about it kids, you youngsters just focus on getting better now alright.” De said as he walked out of the room, closing the door behind him.

I'm still weakened , I can't even heal my own wounds yet. I thought to myself.

“So we're in the new world huh.” 545 said out loud while staring out the window

“ don't get too attached , we must head back up to the womb to assess the situation as soon as possible.” 700 said.

“Yeah , I wonder where 717 is.” 545 said a melancholic tone while staring up out the window.

“...I…I… think I have an idea…” I stuttered.

The immediately De burst out the door ,
“Where is he!?” De shouted.

“Wait have you been eavesdropping on us from behind the door this entire time?” 700 said in an unimpressed tone.

“I-I-I had to ok!” De said on his knees.

“I don't know sir that's kinda creepy” 545 said,

“No , not you too” De said trying to defend his case.

“Creep” I said .

“You kids sure are cruel.” De said with an awkward smile.

“Jokes aside , I heard information about 717 coming from here while I was in my office and decided to come here right away.” De explained.

“Heard?” 700 asked in shock.

“I could sense you, you were over five kilometres away?!” 700 asked,

“Every single organ and body part I have is constantly under yen reinforcement, meaning my senses are constantly superhumanly heightened.” De once again explained.

To be able to use yen reinforcement on oneself constantly without break…this guy's on 700 and 717’s level , maybe even Father's aswell…but something about him seems….off…

“Can you guys sense it too?” De asked.

“Sense what sir?” 545 asked,

700 remained dead silent while staring into the ceiling with wide opened eyes and a clutched fist…

“W-what is goin-” I said before De interrupted me.

“at this moment, your Gods are dying in the streets.” De said in a deep and serious tone while looking up into the ceiling.

…He was talking about Elliot and Father, we all understood that much…

“What!?  We need to go help father immediately!” 545 Shouted.

“700 say something damn it!” 545 shouted to 700 as he grabbed 700 by the color pushing him against the wall.

“I can arrange that.” De said.

“What's in it for you?” I asked De.

“Both Elliot and Tagashi are close friends of mine , let it be known , that I am the man who named the place you call the “w.o.m.b”” De said , sending a cold shiver down our spines…he's ancient…

“I will send you all up to what remains of the womb in three hours, prepare yourselves , it will be a grueling journey.” De said as he began disintegrating into thin air.

Something…doesn't feel right…I thought to myself as I sat there…in that medical center bed…

“Oh yeah, by the way 263, this place is called a hospital” 545 said

“De told us when 700 called it a medical centre when him and I both regained consciousness.” 545 went on to explain.

“Oh…H-Hos-pi-tal” I struggled to say…what an interesting lable , man they sure do have interesting labels for things here.

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NARRATOR: and as 263 and her family began preparing for their departure, 000 regained consciousness and was now on his knees, 717 drew ever closer to 000…and a destined clash, draws near…