Hotcakes!

[Souji]

Annoyed by Aces attempt to bribe a neutral, she storms into the Endymion office. She looked around in disgust, these people say they're modern but they all look the same... all she sees is a sea of white black and blue. She knew which floor Ace's office was, she goes up to his floor and ignores his secretary, walks right in uninvited "Bribing a neutral is against the treaty, and your hypnotism bullcrap won't work on me"

*two bodyguards block the entrance to Ace's office. Ace puts the document into a port on his computer, where it disappears out of view*

Ace: I can't persuade you with my power, Haru, but that doesn't mean you're immune to my illusions... but don't worry, I don't need them right now.

*with a previously unseen anger* HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF BRIBERY! I care for Old Man Klein far more than any of you Foxes do! And don't give me this "neutral treaty" BS, Haru, you're the one who signed him on to be under your organization's protection! Filthy hypocrite...

No one can be neutral for much longer, the time will come when everyone MUST pick a side! And under Endymion, we'll usher in a new age of peace, prosperity, and modernism!

 

[Yeongwonhi]

*two bodyguards block the entrance to Ace's office. Ace puts the document into a port on his computer, where it disappears out of view*

Ace: I can't persuade you with my power, Haru, but that doesn't mean you're immune to my illusions... but don't worry, I don't need them right now.

*with a previously unseen anger* HOW DARE YOU ACCUSE ME OF BRIBERY! I care for Old Man Klein far more than any of you Foxes do! And don't give me this "neutral treaty" BS, Haru, you're the one who signed him on to be under your organization's protection! Filthy hypocrite...

No one can be neutral for much longer, the time will come when everyone MUST pick a side! And under Endymion, we'll usher in a new age of peace, prosperity, and modernism!

"You think you're the only one that cares for Klein-san? What kind of past did you think you have! We all cared for him, we all grew up with him around. He's like our grand father, but because of the Endymion, before you joined them, killed Klein's son, Shiro... Yeah, you remember Shiro? Ace... We're not hypocrites... We signed him under protection to protect them from you. Can't you see that it pains Klein-san to see one of the kids his son played with when they were little be part of the organization that killed his very son? It's painful Ace... Bribing him ... it pains him even more... Yes, eventually everyone must pick a side... but if you give them a push... we'll do the exact same." Haru's eyes were brimming with tears, but with those eyes she showed great anger at Ace.

 

[Souji]

"You think you're the only one that cares for Klein-san? What kind of past did you think you have! We all cared for him, we all grew up with him around. He's like our grand father, but because of the Endymion, before you joined them, killed Klein's son, Shiro... Yeah, you remember Shiro? Ace... We're not hypocrites... We signed him under protection to protect them from you. Can't you see that it pains Klein-san to see one of the kids his son played with when they were little be part of the organization that killed his very son? It's painful Ace... Bribing him ... it pains him even more... Yes, eventually everyone must pick a side... but if you give them a push... we'll do the exact same." Haru's eyes were brimming with tears, but with those eyes she showed great anger at Ace.

*Ace's voice quivers when he starts talking* Regarding Shiro... I had no choice in that matter... You don't know the pain I feel to this day, Haru. But sometimes, things must be done for the greater good.

*His anger wells up again* Don't you see?! Old Man Klein is dying! His business can't sustain because of your organization's picky, special requests! He needs to be able to adapt to a changing market! And those alternative treatments you give him?! They're ancient and have no medical or scientific value!! You're killing him without even knowing it! Why do you think I specially created those drugs for him! It's to counter whatever damage you're doing to him!

*Ace puts one hand on his desk. He covers his face with the other* Haru, what happened between us? We were best friends, but you chose the wrong path of life... clinging on to nostalgia and washed-out traditions... that's never a way to move forward in life. Surely you realize that. Change is the only constant in our world.

If I can't convince you, then I'll just have to... eliminate you and your organization.

Get out of my office.

*A tear runs down his face*

 

[Artemis81]

Artemis: suddenly she sees a cloaked old woman approaching whom seems suspicious "They're here..." artemis uses her spear to take a stab at the old woman, whom dies on spot but is revealed to be a simple man with techy shades and a label saying 'Endymion' "I KNEW IT!"

 

[Souji]

Artemis: suddenly she sees a cloaked old woman approaching whom seems suspicious "They're here..." artemis uses her spear to take a stab at the old woman, whom dies on spot but is revealed to be a simple man with techy shades and a label saying 'Endymion' "I KNEW IT!"

*Unknown to Artemis, a Sniper has a laser pointed directly at her head*

 

[Artemis81]

Artemis: "I need to mo-" suddenly, a bullet hits her in the head and she is only able to utter a last few words. "I...hate...you...Ace..."

*CHARACTER: ARTEMIS. STATUS: TERMINATED. Went out with a bang.*

 

[Souji]

Artemis: "I need to mo-" suddenly, a bullet hits her in the head and she is only able to utter a last few words. "I...hate...you...Ace..."

*Endymion Assassins quietly bring Artemis to the tower, unseen by anyone*

 

[Artemis81]

(What? No! I should be dead. I saw too much, thus resulting in my death. I could've waltzed my way out of the assassin had I wanted to, but I didn't because I chose to die. -_-)

 

[Souji]

(What? No! I should be dead. I saw too much, thus resulting in my death. I could've waltzed my way out of the assassin had I wanted to, but I didn't because I chose to die. -_-)

(Alright then, you're officially dead. But Endymion's robotics R&D department need a human body for their experiments)

 

[Artemis81]

(Ooh, it'd be interesting to come back as a cyborg. Feel free to bring me back if you like. I'm not going to stop viewing the thread even though I'm dead, so I'll know. ^_^)

 

[Souji]

*Artemis's body is dropped off at the Robotics department, where the scientists start conducting research and experiments*

(Will do )

 

[Yeongwonhi]

*Ace's voice quivers when he starts talking* Regarding Shiro... I had no choice in that matter... You don't know the pain I feel to this day, Haru. But sometimes, things must be done for the greater good.

*His anger wells up again* Don't you see?! Old Man Klein is dying! His business can't sustain because of your organization's picky, special requests! He needs to be able to adapt to a changing market! And those alternative treatments you give him?! They're ancient and have no medical or scientific value!! You're killing him without even knowing it! Why do you think I specially created those drugs for him! It's to counter whatever damage you're doing to him!

*Ace puts one hand on his desk. He covers his face with the other* Haru, what happened between us? We were best friends, but you chose the wrong path of life... clinging on to nostalgia and washed-out traditions... that's never a way to move forward in life. Surely you realize that. Change is the only constant in our world.

If I can't convince you, then I'll just have to... eliminate you and your organization.

Get out of my office.

*A tear runs down his face*

Before a tear drops, she turns her back at Ace Get out of my office. Walking slowly away from him, she stops and says without turning to look at him " How do you know what we're giving him is killing him. How do you know that we wasn't already dying... and we're just trying to ease his pain... It hurts, Ace. It really does... watching those great years blown away by the wind.... " She slowly walks out of the office since she was wearing her plum blossom print Kimono, but she stops and turns to him "You say you had no choice... you had a choice of who to join... Good bye Ace... It really is a shame "

 

[Megamkfan]

*Gen walks into the tower after his younger sister. Staff in hand knockin out all who get in his way but not killing them. Suddenly the door to Ace's office burns down.*

"Haru what are you doing!? It's dangerous here without an escort!"

 

[Souji]

Before a tear drops, she turns her back at Ace Get out of my office. Walking slowly away from him, she stops and says without turning to look at him " How do you know what we're giving him is killing him. How do you know that we wasn't already dying... and we're just trying to ease his pain... It hurts, Ace. It really does... watching those great years blown away by the wind.... " She slowly walks out of the office since she was wearing her plum blossom print Kimono, but she stops and turns to him "You say you had no choice... you had a choice of who to join... "

*Gen walks into the tower after his younger sister. Staff in hand knockin out all who get in his way but not killing them. Suddenly the door to Ace's office burns down.*

"Haru what are you doing!? It's dangerous here without an escort!"

Ace: *to Haru* you had a choice as well, Haru.

*In response to Gen's surprise attack, dozens of Ace's most elite guards surround Gen and Haru*

Ace: Stand down, all of you. *with anger and sadness* LEAVE. NOW.

 

[Yeongwonhi]

*Gen walks into the tower after his younger sister. Staff in hand knockin out all who get in his way but not killing them. Suddenly the door to Ace's office burns down.*

"Haru what are you doing!? It's dangerous here without an escort!"

Haru smiles at Gen "It's ok brother... I we business that needed to finished. It's done now..."

 

[Artemis81]

Cyber Artemis: climbs up to the window of the office silently and taps the window thrice. "Master Ace, I request permission to enter."

 

[Megamkfan]

Ace: *to Haru* you had a choice as well, Haru.

*In response to Gen's surprise attack, dozens of Ace's most elite guards surround Gen and Haru*

Ace: Stand down, all of you. *with anger and sadness* LEAVE. NOW.

Haru smiles at Gen "It's ok brother... I we business that needed to finished. It's done now..."

"Hmm. Ok sister, let us leave. Ace you're organization will pay for its crimes."

*Gen puts his arm around Haru and starts to walk out of the tower.*

 

[Souji]

Cyber Artemis: climbs up to the window of the office silently and taps the window thrice. "Master Ace, I request permission to enter."

*Ace looks up to see Artemis. He chuckles* Hmm... The robotics department is unusually productive today. *Using a radio to talk to Artemis* Not now, Artemis... I need to be... alone. Return to the R&D department for further testing and final adjustments.

 

[Artemis81]

Cyber Artemis: leaps backward and lands but her suspender springs in her legs stopped the shock. She then walks back to the R&D department as master Ace commanded.

 

[Yeongwonhi]

Haru and Gen are back at home, she pulls up the sleeves of her Kimono and performs a Tea ceremony. "Brother, Ace and I spoke about Shiro... you remember Shiro, Old man Klein's son who we played with whenever father had business in their shop... the one who died because of the Endymions greed... It still hurts"