Majo Shojo Charlet and The Ribbons of Power

Tenchi Masaki

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Majo Shojo Charlet and The Ribbons of Power





This story approved by the production code administration of the storybook Producers & Distributors of America. Certificate NO.401

Released as declassified information under permission by Home 01 and the Northern Intelligence Administration for the purpose of a reading or audiobook series of formatted bedtime stories to help children sleep.







Thousands of years ago in the ancient kingdom of Edenia, an evil army of goblin demons terrorized the city of Shangri-la. To save her people, the Peach Princess sacrificed herself to create the mystical Ribbon Power Coil. Realizing the ultimate powers of the Coil; the princess split it into six Magic Ribbons that would choose girls in times of great need. This is the legend of the Ribbons of Power…

A bright day dawned at Home 01 where our heroes had been reminiscing about their time in Toyland. Tenchi noticeably impatient was looking for a certain someone. He looked at Kylie and asked, “Where is she?” Kylie responding to a question she knew was coming said, “The same place she’s been these past few days.” Tenchi wasn’t about to let her mischief doubt his construction of the kart racing tracks for the kids living in the area simply went straight to the track where a race was being held. While it was early in the morning a large crowd was continuing to arrive to watch the races from the stands and cheer for their favorites.

The kids in the area had taken to all the things Tenchi was building for them to enjoy themselves. Whether it was trains, planes, or automobiles they got to learn how to operate them this was all designed of course to teach the kids useful skills, while at the same time having fun. Such as a particular girl who instead of showing up for training like she was supposed to, had instead snuck away to race. She had become quite skilled on the track especially at drifting, and had even rose through the ranks and beat her racing rival. But today was her last day of kart racing though, as Tenchi simply walked over to the race track and approached her car. Tenchi sternly looked at this little girl who glared back with adrenaline still fueling her.

Tenchi said, “Do you know where your supposed to be right now?” Charlet shot back, “Yes I do, on the track winning this race which you interrupted!” Tenchi returned, “You don’t have to always win to prove yourself, just manage to cross the finish line.” Charlet narrowed her eyes and said, “Am I supposed to sip tea while pondering whatever that means? I am a racer, Charlet Racer! And I’m gonna win.” Charlet then sped off to rejoin the race which, after a impressive display of skill for someone her age; she proceeded to win. She then ran over to Tenchi and jumped into his arms clearly proud of herself.

Tenchi noted how his loose training style was fitting Charlet, as opposed to the strict style his grandpa used on him. He told Charlet, “I don’t remember Speed Racer having a sister named Charlet Racer.” Charlet told him it was what the fans started calling her since he built the Mach 5 and used it to win races all the time, people called him “Speed Racer”. Tenchi said, You don’t need any more nicknames ferret, but you do need practice.” Charlet simply responded, “Yipee…” Later in a training room Charlet was fighting holograms and having to hit targets. Charlet was doing her best but all Tenchi would say is “Again!” whenever she made a mistake. She was learning the art of the sword and archery, and eventually to learn a way to hold multiple arrows and fire them one by one.

Charlet kept asking why she couldn’t just use a gun? Tenchi kept making her do one arm pull ups when she did. When the training was done, Charlet got to eat breakfast and run around with the other kids, or follow Tenchi or Kylie around asking endless questions. But what Charlet wanted most this week at least, was what Tenchi promised to give her if she earned it… the Morph Ball. But Charlet would have to navigate Hybrid Tower and pass the trials he set up to get it. So while at breakfast, Charlet asked Tenchi to just give her the ball which he reminded her he did; she just had to pass the trials to get to it. Charlet exclaimed, “This is not a Kung fu movie its real life, gimme!” Tenchi more focused on eating than putting up with another tantrum told her “You must prove yourself like everyone else has. Now eat your cereal.”

Charlet looked at Tenchi with an expression that looked somewhere between confused and surprised and said, “I would but the cereal set up a stage in my bowl and are singing Surfin USA. Why did you make Beach Boy-Os nano cereal?” Tenchi said it was requested by a number of people that a Beach Boys cereal would be a nice addition to the Beach Club offerings. Kylie reminded Tenchi that they didn’t ask for the cereal to put on a stage show. Tenchi told them that there was a non singing version that was made so it wasn’t a problem. Kylie and Charlet let out a collective sigh and finished their breakfast which at least was all natural since Tenchi refused to make unhealthy food products at Home 01.

Charlet asked how she was going to explain how cool all his stuff was to her friend Shada if it started doing weird things. Tenchi asked, “So inviting Shada over is really about shoving all this technological opulence you’ve experienced down her throat?” Charlet simply replied, “Yeah, pretty much.” A bit later Tenchi told Charlet to start churning butter, and put on her church shoes, cause they were going to blast off! Charlet again puzzled at Tenchi’s attempts to use American phrases properly asked him what he was talking about. He then put it flatly, “Were going to see the Frontier Army.” Charlet’s eyes lit up and a big smile shot across her face as she screamed “Yes!” And ran as fast as she could yelling at Tenchi to keep up with her.

When they got to the plane they boarded it and took off for Frontier Headquarters. The flight was filled with the sound of Charlet’s voice asking “Are we there yet!?” Tenchi remarked that most kids got this excited when Disneyland was involved. When the plane arrived Tenchi took Charlet’s hand and exited the plane. Charlet of course wanted to run all over the place, but that was not very safe in an area with tanks, bombs, and missiles being transported to and fro. Everywhere Charlet looked she saw the Frontier Military were doing various activities from training to marching.

While Tenchi and Kylie were going about as normal; Charlet was getting more excited as she saw various tanks planes and mini subs she had only read about up till this point. During the base tour Charlet saw a crowd of soldiers being greeted by a bunch of girls in uniform. Charlet caught off guard by this said, ”Ah! They’re all blonde! Tenchi boys are stupid.” Tenchi told her that they were a girls club called Blonde Ambition and the founding members were all commanders in special forces the Peregrine Falcons, or the Intelligence division S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. The founding members were nicknamed army princesses by the army soldiers Eri Kasamoto, Cammy White, Rumi Aikawa, and their leader Betty Patton. The fact they were blonde was a coincidence, so they formed Blonde Ambition an international coalition of natural blondes created to fight against evil forces during the first offensive against the S.I.N. organization And their numbers grew from there.

After the tour of the base Charlet was allowed to explore on her own in a more safe area. Charlet then decided maybe she could just crawl through one of the vents; what could go wrong after all? But as you might expect military base vents are very well monitored and when Charlet had been crawling for a bit she received a message from her coat saying an alarm had been triggered! Charlet crawled extra fast in order to escape but the vent opened and she slid down into a room with a bunch of girls in it. They immediately pulled their guns and took defensive positions around her. They were all blonde and dressed in military uniforms.

Charlet quickly got to her feet and said ladies I’m an army princess too. The girls decided to play with Charlet and one of them named Cammy asked “What kind of a army princess are you?” Charlet nervously replied, “Well I’m from a long line of Air Force service members, the Saylors it’d be embarrassing if you hadn’t heard of us.” The girls then asked Charlet one by one if she had certain military skills, to which Charlet repeatedly said no. Finally Betty asked Charlet, “Does everyone think all your problems will be solved because a big strong man is training you?” Charlet happy to get a question that wasn’t scaring her yelled, “Yes! What is up with that!? Plus Ruslan isn’t that strong.”

Blonde Ambition agreed she was in fact an frontier princess and told her they were referring to Tenchi. The girls then decided to talk about Charlet’s job at Home 01 and what it was like. Charlet said it was fine most of the time, but Tenchi kept having her train when she wanted to play cause he thinks I’ll die or something. They all agreed Tenchi could be too training focused at times but they all had gotten stronger from it. After their impromptu slumber party the girls went to their daily duties Betty in particular; since she had to see Tenchi in the War Room. Tenchi asked her about the clouds that had been gathering in certain parts of the world and she confirmed Frontier Command had been detecting them as well.

Tenchi noted, “They aren’t behaving like normal clouds, and not just because they’re turning purple. I fear a storm is coming.” Betty agreed and said, “We’ll take the proper precautions and deploy to strategic areas before it gets too dangerous to move our forces en masse. There are confirmed reports that people exposed to this mist are becoming violent and feral.” Tenchi commented, “Fortunately we have defense shields able to protect large areas. People can be safe inside of them if and when this gets worse. Hopefully people aren’t too careless when we give warnings to stay away from the mist.”
 

Tenchi Masaki

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Charlet as if on cue was busy climbing into a tank. She had already seen the Type-61 tanks with their double turret designs at Home 01, but this tank was different. It was smaller had only one turret and a Gatling gun on each side of the turret mount. Suddenly Charlet heard a voice yelling “Excuse me!, What do you think your doing?” Charlet trying her best to avoid trouble said, “Um, I’m inspecting this tank cause that what I am a tank inspector! Now this Baby Tank Mk.1 yeah that’s its name, and I uh think it should be… bigger.

I don’t think your authorized to be in here so who are you?” The figure talking responded while jumping towards Charlet, and floating through the air slowly descending, “Well little Charlet I’m Strategic Intel Agencies Materials Squad; Corporal Rumi Aikawa!” Charlet recognizing her out of the shadows said, “Oh, your Rumi from Blonde Ambition and I’m totally not jealous.”

Rumi responding in her trademark style proceeded to do what she did best: ramble, “Now obviously you are jealous, and your not a tank inspector! Your Tenchi’s lab assistant, and I’m totally not jealous about that either! Your not supposed to be in here, its dangerous! That tank can do some serious damage! An explosion will send you flying! HQ will be in tatters! We’ll have to plan a funeral! I’ll be so sad! Tenchi will cry! And the dining hall lady…” Charlet couldn’t believe how much this girl could talk someone’s head off and said while pointing at Rumi, “Oh my god, You’re a real life chatterbox.” Rumi shot back, “I so am not!” Charlet then jokingly asked, “Did they recruit you because you talk your enemies to death?”

Rumi replied, “Well that only happened when I got kidnapped that one time and they tried to interrogate me. The interrogator ran out of the room and fell over a cliff! After that Morden’s forces just let me sneak through the battlefield they leave me alone; so I get to leave supplies for the Frontier Army!” Charlet just stared in disbelief at Rumi not only could she float through the air; but could also use talking as a weapon. Charlet then said, “Your Japanese how are you a natural blonde?” Rumi said she was used to the attention and everyone in Japan being weirded out about it.

Getting better acquainted with Rumi, Charlet asked her about the tanks the Frontier Army used. Rumi said the Type-61 was the first one they developed while the Frontier and U.N. forces were using NATO and Russian tanks as loaners to hold off Morden’s forces. Marco and Betty used their battle strategies to destroy Morden’s tank divisions with the Type-61 tanks and by the time the Special Vehicle 001 Metal Slug was in service; Morden’s forces were all but defeated. He was really upset by that since Betty was recruited out of cheerleading camp. “Tenchi really knows how to spot talent. Like this Babe-in-Arms for example.”

Charlet quickly looked around and said, “Who? I don’t see her.” “Me!,” Said Rumi incensed. “Anyway his army name became Marco Rossi after his adventure in the islands around the Adriatic Sea. He was using a prototype plane to get around called the Red Mk.1 but the people; not knowing his name called him Marco Rossi after the plane. He met Fiolina Germi there as well, she’s in S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S by the way. So he got used to the alias mostly because he was joyriding, bounty hunting, and observing troop movements in the area which ended up being Morden’s army. He saw the threat posed by Morden earlier than anyone, mostly because his random wandering put him in the area where Morden started recruiting more men to his cause.”

Charlet not missing a beat, asked her next question, ”I wanna know more about the Metal Slug tank its like a baby tank. Rumi told Charlet, “The Metal Slug is our signature tank missy! Its fast as a sports car, can climb steep inclines, can jump over gaps, and can duck down!” Charlet wondered, “Why would a tank need to jump and duck?” Rumi answered, “Tenchi thought that would be really cool! The duck function lowers it below another tanks vertical gun range so it can’t be shot! Morden yelled that was cheating! But he’s just mad he didn’t think of it! The turret fires ballistic or energy rounds; and the Gatling guns give it anti-personnel and anti-air capability!” Charlet told Rumi, “That was a nice info dump, I’m hungry now, can we go find Tenchi?”

Rumi suddenly even more excited which for her was saying something, grabbed Charlet’s hand and started running off to meet up for lunch. When they got there they were slightly winded from all the exuberant running. They playfully saluted the Commanding Officers, and then they joined Tenchi and Betty in the commissary leading to Charlet seeing someone she had not met yet. He had almond brown hair, wore a dark yellow army vest and was wearing his sunglasses inside the room. He exuded a level of cool factor that most men could only dream of having.

Charlet pointed and asked, “Who’s the weirdo with sunglasses on inside the commis- commissarny, cafeteria! Why isn’t it called that!? Tenchi told her, “ It isn’t polite to point Charlet, The weirdo is Capt. Tarma Roving of the Special Forces Squad The Peregrine Falcons, and this is the Frontier Army, so that’s why its called that. Its part of an outreach to Czar Gorgi and the Tundran Forces before his son Marshall Nova took over. Now cadet sit down and eat your rations hurrah!” Charlet being hungry and wanting to talk to Rumi more found a seat and girl talked like there was no tomorrow. Charlet also saw a girl with brownish orange hair and glasses Rumi told her that was Fiolina Germi who she had mentioned before and whenever the gang acted the way they were right now it had to be something serious.

Charlet noted that Rumi said with a sense of pride and an air of happiness that she had known all of them since the army had started. This reminded Charlet that she hadn’t been around and missed a lot of fond loving memories being made, between the explosions and massive military engagements between these mighty armies she had been reading about. Soon after discussing general concerns Tenchi, Eri, Tarma, Betty, and Fio in a less than cheerful mood, informed the army regulars of their plans. Betty would be redeploying the majority of Frontier troops to Home 01, with other strategic locations also being considered in Japan and the Pacific Rim. This was being done as a preliminary precaution against the storm clouds that were appearing around the globe. The soldiers were happy since Home 01 is basically like a vacation spot. But they made sure to tell the marching boys they would be on yellow alert status.

Charlet was happy to hear certain parts of this unofficial briefing going on in the commisiongary or whatever it was called. Going back meant seeing Shada sooner since she would be arriving in a few days. But Charlet and like minded Rumi wanted to keep in touch since apparently they both found the idea of crawling through vents and going places they weren’t supposed to was a good way to spend their free time. So it was good news for Charlet to hear that all of Blonde Ambition would be going to Home 01 and operating within Command and Control at Central Wing to sort through all the intel pouring in about the cloud situation. Charlet squeaked out a “Yes!” Before quickly covering her mouth with both hands. Marco and Tarma would be leading the Falcons to recon in areas of interest and the Frontier forces at land, sea, and air would be doing their part to protect the masses. So with final orders given the army began their redeployment to Home 01. However, elsewhere in the world others were scheming schemes, and they weren’t about to let a little cloud cover ruin their plans for world conquest…

Hidden away inside a dark cloud curiously resting on the ground lay Morden’s castle fortress. Standing in a dimly lit elevator A man with black hair, a pronounced mustache, and his signature eye patch glared with his good eye. He was in military dress denoting that of a general and was lost deep in thoughts of the past, occasionally closing his eye and gritting his teeth when he remembered the particularly bad moments. Many World takeover plans had been launched from this location, none of which were successful, courtesy of the Frontier Army’s meddling. But that didn’t seem to phase the general in fact you could say it made him more resolved to try again, and again, and again. Though constantly defeated; his military’s strength would increase every time it was rebuilt this was partly due to the Aludoor technology.

It also boiled down to powerful allies. As the elevator reached its destination the general strode into the meeting room. A few familiar faces were there as well as some new ones. They were all getting acquainted as villains do by talking about their past cruelties to fellow man; as well as the nosy heroes who got in their way. As such it was Morden’s job to greet his guests after all they were going to be helping him which meant getting to share in the spoils of war, and ruling over the world. As always this would take careful planning and specialized skills those gathered in this room possessed. They were finalizing the part they would play in, ahem; Morden’s plot.

The Jester Theodore West was making his presence known by his usual magic trick routines, as was Walter Wiley desperately trying to sell his evil devices in bulk to any villain who would take them. New faces to Morden’s villain circle however had their own far reaching plans to deal with where they were from, but this would further their own plans if successful. His ever loyal right hand man Allen O’Neil had been causing unspoken intimidation in the room and a sort of wonderment. He was casually telling stories of his many defeats from their point of view but the things that happened to him such as being eaten by a killer whale, or being incinerated by fire leaving only his bones; would surely kill any normal man and yet there he and his men stood laughing about it like he had a bad night at a bar. The first new face was a goblin by the name of Gundahar.

He was seeking to reestablish goblin supremacy in the world and was reeling from a recent tragedy where trolls had been defeated at sea during what was being referred to as a Pirate-Con off the coast of California. He was however a warrior goblin with a code of honor; and would not let his hatred of humanity blind him from mutually beneficial alliances. Any human that helped him would be spared and join him as equals, all who did not of course would be destroyed. The next person sitting near him was a strange one indeed, her name was Duchess Cabochon Diamond and from what could be gathered by those in attendance, she was more concerned with fashion than anything else. She hailed from a kingdom where she claimed everyone wanted ribbons and her villainous entourage were trying to help explain what she meant. Being a vain narcissist; she wasn’t too interested in whether people understood what she meant or not. Her minions were telling everyone the ribbons she wanted were the best in the world, which wasn’t exactly helping to make things more clear. Regardless it did tend to get slightly cloudy in the room from time to time.
 

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The smoky vapor stayed near the ground mostly but it was almost orbiting around the Duchess as if showing her respect. But the one commanding respect at that time was the gracious host; General Donald Morden, who took his seat and began the meeting. “I researched all of your files ever since I was a general in the American army. I have been keeping tabs on all relevant individuals and potential allies in case collaborative efforts were required. And knowing your natures I feel I should inform you I am aware of you ulterior motives. But if you were to think myself or the army of SIN weak, and double cross me I would simply say I would owe all of you a little somethin’.” Morden now getting into his stride, suddenly looked directly at individuals as he called their names and revealed what he knew about them.

“Theodore! You use magic and hail from the land of Oz. You think once you deal with Dorothy and get your sisters magic orb back, you will rule everything in and out of the Emerald City. Walter! people seeing your crappy inventions for what they were drove you to madness. You think once you build an army of evil MoM Bots you’ll have your revenge and the world will be yours.” Once your initial goals were fulfilled you would go after anyone who stood in your way namely myself. You wold suffer failure after failure against me and we would resign ourselves to cannibalizing each other. But we must put that possible future in the past because a boss who cannot see the future becomes a liability to everyone concerned.

Theodore chimed in seemingly not convinced yet saying, “Are you a fortune teller now? I thought I was the one with the crystal ball.” Morden simply said in a calm tone, “Theodore, what I saying is; the future is me.” All things considered this meeting was going rather well for the bad general. Those in attendance were hanging on his every word and seeing how he could command such respect and obedience from his army. They all came to the conclusion that his failings were not of his own incompetence rather instead it was that the Frontier Army was just that good. A true general one that has fought on the front lines with his men and risen to the highest rank is still after all, only as good as the army he leads. They are an extension of him and unfortunately evil armies tend to be limited by their leaders ambitions.

Super Villains don’t exactly like creativity in the lower ranks and demand total robotic adherence to their ideology. The Frontier Army by contrast represented freedom of the individual and that is what made them so effective. Which is why it shouldn’t be a surprise that this meeting was being spied on by none other than a Frontier Intelligence operative. Not being able to fully believe what she was seeing she radioed Frontier command to report her findings. “Betty, Eri, come in, this is Fio, I tracked Cobra lackeys to Morden’s Castle and it looks like we got every scumbag on earth in one room; Jester, O’Neil, Walter Wiley.” Betty and Eri were surprised to hear this and a little jealous that Fio had relayed this information.

Eri responded back saying, “Those guys hate each other. Is this the start of another desperate alliance?” Fio completely focused on her mission said back, “Better get SPL on decryption we have to find out what they’re up to.” Betty glanced at Eri who, understanding her look knew to order SPL to get on analyzing the incoming audio and visual transmissions from Fio. Back inside the room Morden was continuing his address to his guests. “We villains have a problem with organization. While we are divided and only doing occasional collaborations to further our own immediate goals the forces of good can keep us under control but, let us think outside the good vs evil box.

We will form a legal global corporation for the purposes of funding and masking our criminal activities. Each of us at this table are on the board of directors… I’m chairman of the board.” A voice hissed “Why you?” This voice came from someone who selfishly made sure to sit at the opposite end of the table. While it was clearly the tail this individual deluded himself into thinking it was the head and had no intention of following someone else’s orders; especially Morden’s. He had jealously watched this mans career rise through the evil despot rankings in Megalomaniacs Digest magazine and just couldn’t stand being surpassed by him, or anyone else for that matter.

In his eyes he was number one and so this man clad in blue and hiding his face behind a silver mask, clenched his hands together waiting to hear Morden’s response. Morden instead of upset was now growing more passionate since he got to talk about the only person who mattered most namely; himself so with enthusiasm filling his voice he answered, “Because I have a vision. A Big Boss must have a vision. We got a world with millions of businesses benefiting from a capitalist worldview. People are working hard. I think they should be working hard for us. Because we are pro people. Cause if you are not for the people you can’t get them to serve you. We will be the peoples friend. Whenever they make profit buying or selling, we get a percentage. We villains will finally become worse than bankers and united; we will rule the world.”

Cobra Commander simply hissed once again, “Why you?” To which Morden motioned to Allen who having gotten the signal, proceeded to leave the room.Walter growing more insecure with the company he was surrounded by and a little upset that no one was talking about his MoM Bots interrupted the exchange between Morden and his challenger Cobra Commander by saying “Hey!, When do we kill Tenchi Masaki?” Morden pointing at Walter told him, “As you all know if anything happens to Marco I’m the prime suspect so leave Marco Rossi to me.” It was a mark of respect that Morden called Tenchi Marco since that is how they were first introduced when he attempted his first world takeover. Morden felt that others would immediately know that he wasn’t like all the other villains crooks and gangsters Tenchi had defeated.

People would know HE was Tenchi’s Arch Rival. And it was something others could not take from them. They had been playing a chess match against each other all this time. Only Tenchi had figured out Morden was more than he was letting others believe him to be: “A run of the mill comic book megalomaniac” When in reality he was a master strategist who had been pitting the forces of good and evil against each other, playing both sides for fools. But here he sat seeing the same division start to enter the room caused by The Commander. He was a divider Morden was a uniter so Morden knew when to assert authority and manipulate even a snake such as him.

The Jester chimed in however and suggested, “I say we kill Jackie now.” Morden asked while looking at him, “You say?” The Jester emboldened said back, “I say.” Morden then made him fall from the deck of cards that he was standing on by returning his words with some of his own, “I say you say nothing. I say you join me; and we all profit. You challenge me; and we all go down! There was one Kaiser! One Stalin! One me.

Cobra Commander not being able to stand Morden any longer replied, “I’m out.” Morden told him, “It only works if were all together on this.” To which the Commander said defiantly, “Then it won’t work. I can take over the world alone.” Allen blocked the commanders path but Morden said to let him pass, hoping he would change his mind.” Betty and Eri were commenting on how serious Fio was being and that you’d have to be crazy to infiltrate Morden’s headquarters on a whim. Though they had heard and seen enough so Betty ordered Fio to return to evacuate the area.

But just as Fio was getting ready to make her escape Cobra Commander and his no name lackeys exited the castle. They filed into their helicopter and the pilot started the engine, causing a sudden massive explosion to erupt on the premises. Betty screamed through the radio, “Fio evacuate now!” This is something that had been a major concern getting in is one thing getting out is another… unless of course blessed distractions occur; like sudden explosions. While the bases attention was turned to the smoldering remains on the helipad; Fio would just make her well timed exit. Morden however now having gained the support of all those present minus Cobra Commander; went back to his thoughts on winning and losing against the world forces as a whole.

Morden being a super soldier and master tactician would never see the world as separate. On the contrary, everything would be seen as connected in an unofficial hierarchy. Even if people thought the world was divided their action in the end amounted to a collective effort. Most people would mistake this for a global conspiracy where a handful of powerful groups controlled the world. But that was a consequence of their actions they were so to put it acting in their own interests but they had to get resources and people to turn those resources into processed materials, which then would be turned into a plethora of goods, which had to be distributed so that people would then use them to power modern society. They were connected whether they wanted to see it that way or not; and Morden preferred they didn’t. It made things a lot easier to orchestrate plans and pull strings when needed. The only threat to his plans therefore were people who not only understood this basic concept but also had the means to oppose him.

When Marco Rossi gave his philosophy it lined up with Morden’s almost perfectly any Master tactician would immediately know they were dealing with a like minded individual. If the world had sided with the Frontier it would be the worst thing that could have happened strategy wise. Morden would have to actually make an effort to rebuild his forces after losing. But like all the failed States before them they had become complacent and just wanted things to return to their idea of normal as soon as possible. Whether by force of arms, or more preferred diplomacy they did not care what the common person had to lose, they were expendable. Simple propaganda would say they were better off now even when they knew they were not. What they had to say was irrelevant; sound bites and campaign slogans would determine if an action was right or wrong.

So Morden with his mind forcing himself to go through the most painful memories connected to his defeat went through the memory once again. SIN and Shadaloo forces were poised to begin a push that would have turned this secret war quite public. They were waiting to strike just to hear that the politicians had agreed to Bison’s demand 20 billion dollars would be given in exchange for the hostages to be released. The armies of the UN were ordered to stand down. But then Marco said no; he would simply take his army and attack anyway, which they did and proceeded to rout bisons forces and win the war. If that had not happened history books would be talking about the Third World War. And Morden and Bison would have their own country from which they would march their armies of darkness all over the face of the earth!
 

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But instead Morden lost but that was not the end. Even his defeats were factored in to his grand design which is why he was able to keep coming back stronger than before. But Tenchi was different, he was able to keep the Frontier Army a foil to SIN simply by treating their victories as defeats or draws. Never did he let winning go to his head and had instilled in the Frontier troops a mind set of honesty, compassion, and fair play, also even Morden had to admit they had as their propaganda reels put it “Swag on Lock!” The Frontier army was cool, polished, and professional. While the hug-a-bear moral values would lull a lesser military into a sense of false calm, their surgical strike capabilities and no mercy approach to combat would take them by surprise. Which is why they rose to prominence so quickly.

Before the other armies official or mercenary could respond the Frontier had steamrolled all of them. This ended up being a blessing in disguise all world leaders and bureaucrats saw their precious chart based plans fail horribly. This expectedly caused them to adopt a followers mentality. With reluctance they decided whatever the Frontier Army did suddenly became the way to do things. But they couldn’t duplicate what Frontier was capable of. Their technology was top notch rivaled only by his own. And the only other army coming out still metaphorically standing after the multi army slugfest was the Tundran Army led by Czar Gorgi.

That meant General Morden became a household name among the worlds elite. They feared him so much because mercenary armies not directly funded by nation states weren’t supposed to be capable of fighting the armies of the first world nations. But when all was said and done during their first encounters and battles; only Frontier, Tundra, and SIN were left standing. All others had either fought till they were defeated or found a way to “excuse” themselves from the fighting so as to not be annihilated. This put the fear of God into every politician around the globe. So it was no wonder that “The Devil Reborn” made them go white in the face. The world had to desperately convince themselves thing could return to normal if they just did this and that, but that’s how politicians and bureaucrats are.

They ran to ACME to pretend that somehow hiding behind the world famous detective organization would bring stability, which is why it did. Since all world leaders were forced to contend with the Army of SIN and failed miserably they all decided to throw their weight behind ACME Detective Agency. Since the first attempts at stopping Morden and his Ally and best friend General M. Bison only made them stronger they had to take a backseat while Frontier cleaned up their mess. But by the time that happened things had escalated to a World War 3 level off camera of course it helps when you have total control of the willing media and can simply treat the battles and assassinations of officials as “isolated incidents” caused by “separate terrorist groups”. To be fair this was one major reason why Morden tried to take over the world, but the biggest factor was the death of his son. Since then he had convinced himself that the American government knew about the true nature of the Aludoor and he had to rise up against them.

This was all in his head of course the government knew nothing about Aludoor and had sent home to investigate the area. Morden thought it was to secure the Aludoor to use its power to keep the weak on top and subjugate the strong such as himself. He couldn’t let that happen the strong must be apart from the weak masses and exist above them. In his idea of a fair world simple everyday choices made by people would cause the strong to rise and the weak to fall to the wayside. And now with his new deadly alliance he could make his world a reality.

The goblins new leader Gundahar was able to unite the warring goblin tribes and stood poised to destroy human civilization. Duchess Cabochon was ribbon obsessed, lethal, and sociopathic Morden planned on using her clouds in his plan but decided they could use a boost in power and effect. Normally they were cold and would depress people immersed in them but combined with the Black Water Mist of legend it could be so much more. However Duchess Cabo was more concerned acquiring the ribbons from the chosen girls but first they had to be located. Morden asked her why they were so important and she said “Morden Darling they are the key to world domination. Together they form the Power Coil and grant unfathomable magic power to the one in possession of it.

Gundahar, hearing enough slammed his fist on the table and said, “Bah! The Goblin Tribe doesn’t need magic at all! We win our battles using our strength and brutality that is where true power lies. Magic lets you delude yourself into thinking you are invincible but you haven’t trained to fight and defend yourself. It should only be used as a secondary measure not your primary means of attack because if someone or something takes it away you are helpless.” Cabochon responded, “You only say that because magic is not natural to goblins. And when your king Thorn tried to force magic into your kind the experiments failed, turning them into Shadow Goblins.

Your tribes way is that of savage barbarians you hit your enemies until they stop moving or put more bluntly; utterly crude, classless, and uncivilized. Magic makes things more interesting. It’s unpredictable as it is refined, It can give life and take it away, an absolutely wonderful skill to posses.” Gundahar knew there was a caste of goblins that could use magic known as High Goblins but he was not on good terms with them as of yet. Regardless learning the ribbons Duchess Cabochon wanted were actually more than just fashion accessories was a gain in and of itself. Gundahar and Morden had more in common than they initially thought on first meeting but it seemed their goals aligned perfectly. You could say a friendly rivalry was developing between the the two. Maybe they would see whose army could sack a city the fastest, but for now they had to focus on consolidating their new company.

Gundahar already knew his Goblin factory would be of use to all parties involved with their plan. It was not as if he hadn’t worked with humans before but now he was in company that shred in his destructive nature. As they spoke Goblins were building fortresses composed of wood, stone, or steel The human governments had ignored his kind a decision they would come to regret. They started out with wooden clubs and swords but soon cyber-goblins would be releasing their energy based weaponry along with their tanks and Air Force which were already poised to strike at his command. But for now it was most important to get acquainted with his new friends especially since a storm was coming so in the meantime he could regale them with stories of his rise to leader of the Goblin Tribe but he probably should let Cabochon finish her ribbon myth.

Cabochon was telling Morden, “The ribbons were lost and will only appear once the chosen ones are located. Then they must find the ribbons and bring them together. But if they could be taken from the unworthy girls, I wondrous being that I am and my minions would make far better use of them my dear.” Morden intrigued told her,”There may be a way to help you get your ribbons if your willing to use those clouds of yours.” Cabochon slowly turned her head towards Morden looked him in the eye while smiling and said, “I’m listening darling.”

The trip back to Home 01 was exciting for a number of reasons: First It was an airship convoy transporting the entire base at once which made for quite a scenic experience. Traveling in two columns one a few hundred feet above the other, the largest ship types were in the center surrounded by their battlegroups with the ships getting smaller as you headed out to the edges of the formations. Tying this all together were the aircraft; the supply planes, bombers, and fighters flying escort. They would take off and land on the carriers in the convoy Charlet could see the Slug Fliers outside the window patrolling the skies and stunt flying on their way to Home 01. Rumi told her they were developed to counter Morden’s air power and like the Metal Slug on land; completely dominated the skies. It was even rumored Americas attempt at making the F-22 and the VTOL variant of the F-35 to replace the Harrier Jet were really about trying to surpass the Frontiers technology lead; and failing miserably, producing two highly cost ineffective planes.

But of course Charlet didn’t care about that as a whole air wing of aircraft jets, bombers, and supply/support craft were en route to their new destination at Home 01. She was sending a video stream through her Smart Glasses and phone as best as she could to Ruslan who was regretting not wanting to go thinking it was going to be boring adults doing boring adult stuff. Charlet looked at Tenchi, or that is Marco in silence. Tenchi knowing why told her my army name was made by people in the Adriatic based on my flight tests and heroic exploits in that area ferret. I met Fiolina there when I had to go get my plane the Red Mark 1 repaired and ended up with a new better one instead; the Red Mark 2. Everyone was calling me Marco Rossi so I just went with it. But when the war broke out that nickname became immortalized there are people who think my name is really that and it would upset them learn it isn’t.”

Charlet smirked and said, “You have a lot of names. Italy people gave you one and you don’t wanna stop using it cause some Italy people will cry. Tenchi responded by saying, “I would have used better grammar but yeah Marco Rossi is a war hero. People have invested their feelings into The Peregrine Falcons it would be like finding out Boba Fett wasn’t a Mandalorian.” Charlet shuddered at this news pointed at Tenchi and said, “You lie! He is to a Mandalorian!” Tenchi quickly explained the sci-fi situation to Charlet and ordered a warm mug hot chocolate Ovaltine and a blanket to wrap around her, to help begin the coping process. Tenchi then began telling her that once the Frontier set up at Home everything would hopefully de-escalate over the coming weeks.

Charlet solemnly sipping her cocoa said, “Next thing you tell me Carmen isn’t a real thief. My life is crumbling away. What will I be?” Tenchi told Charlet as she sank into the blanket wrapped around her that “nothing is finished until the finish line” and her life will be what she makes it, so make it a good one. Which meant it should not be one defined by the lives of others. Charlet peered at Tenchi with her eyes from inside the blanket and said, “That’s easy for you to say Mr. “I own my own army”, I wanna be Carmen!.” Tenchi told her she would be what her actions said, not her mouth, while Kylie reassured her in a more sensitive way that she would blossom into a dark gloomy girl before she knew it.

Rumi said in about 100 words or less the same though she focused on the sunnier aspects of girlhood. Betty said learning to march and cadence drills would make her feel totally better and with some cheerleading training she could be a total morale booster like she was. After Charlet felt better she got up and walked around the ship she wanted to see the airship fleet from different angles for photo opportunities. She already told Tenchi it was expected of her to say Ms. Carmen had way better airships in VILE. Tenchi told her he’s not impressed with Zeddelin’s air crap or his ego, and Dirk Rigible isn’t even worth mentioning. Charlet had to agree having seen Home 01 airships that they were the coolest They were originally made at Home 01 exclusively but another airship dock was built at Lindblum City.
 

Tenchi Masaki

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They both churned out various modern and classic ship designs at this point made of wood or metal grown in the forest near Home 01. Being the curious sort Charlet had wandered off to the location a few times and saw a community of people who had rebuilt their lives by working for Home 01 mostly because Tenchi paid better. The work they did in harvesting trees resulted in these ships. Charlet made sure to get all the viewing spots on film and take pictures of various things that caught her eye which was a lot. As the fleet was coming in to Home 01 vicinity Charlet got a call from her friend Shada who said she was almost there and couldn’t wait to see her. But Charlet said she had to do a lot of things like training and school… yuck.

After which they could hang out though. Arriving back at Home 01 everyone knew the best view of all was from the ground. Charlet saw airships coming and going above the cloud cover generated by the weather control systems. All ships would dock to unload their cargo to have it transported wherever it was going normally. But today was “one of those days”, whereupon learning a huge shipment was coming in, people would drop what they were doing and go watch in awe. A few dozen ships would show up at a time and made for quite the experience.

As the ships came down to dock they were observed by experienced “ship groupies” and first timers who were having trouble believing what they were told about “flying ships”. So this military revue was an added bonus. Charlet however decided to “play it cool” having observed Tenchi when a lot of people were cheering and he tended to be “reserved and professional”. So Charlet would simply imitate what Kylie did, even that weird slow wave that important leaders do when they are walking. Of course this came off as a kid trying to act like an adult but that was to be expected. After meeting and greeting the locals the major players went inside to their favorite areas on site.

Charlet however got the dreaded call from her coat which meant one thing; meet for training. These were either supplementary education or combat training lessons. Charlet saw it as lost playtime when she called Tenchi from her coat communicator she was relieved to hear he was just doing a systems check and also wanted her to go to bed on time. Charlet yelled in a tantrum, “That’s not fair you all get to stay up and do what you want! I’m not tired (yawn) and I’m rebelling Mr. Masaki, This is an official act of defiance! You’ll never find me until I want to go to bed! Where in the World is Charlet Saylor!? You’ll never know…”

With that Charlet ran off thinking she would be impossible to find, she had been trained by him after all. She went straight to the door to Hybrid Tower via elevator walked up to it and yelled, “Open up! I want my Morph Ball already!” Charlet suddenly heard a familiar voice behind her say, “The door doesn’t have ears ferret.”, said Tenchi. “Well they should, you’d think the guy who built this place would have known to do that.” “You’ll get more information on your training in the morning during class.” Charlet calmly replied, “Yipee…”

The next day was the usual routine albeit with the Frontier Army hanging out and monitoring things around the world. Blonde Ambition, SPARROWS, and Killer Bees were the obvious VIP guests. Charlet sometimes found herself imitating Cammy’s British accent and posing for poster photos similar to Betty, Eri, and Rumi. But during class today at least Charlet could get the most attention. Winning Go Kart races meant bragging rights and Charlet intended to brag, especially to the girl that sits next to her in class; Blitzie Zulander. The technical wunderkind whose older brother was Ziv Zulander or ZZ for short. He became an ACME detective when Tenchi helped him deal with The Corp Led by CEO Lewis Leon Paradigm or LLP as his friends called him.

The BOYZ hung around ACME Gardens, Three facilities Constructed by Tenchi to provide peaceful and productive work areas for ACME and educational classes to supplement ACME Academy for up and coming Jr. detectives. Since this led to a small scale robot war Blitzie being his sister was quite popular among her peers, and having access to her brothers production facilities at their house had learned a lot about building and operating war machines. Though if their rivalry was simplified through comparisons: Blitzie was Tony Stark and Charlet was Justin Hammer. Though their personalities blended like chocolate and peanut butter there was a friendly rivalry of “who’s the better gadget girl” going on and neither could stand hearing about whatever new invention was made for them to test out by ZZ or Tenchi. Each would claim favoritism and that it wasn’t really a big deal because of various reasons they would think up on the spot.

Sherry Birkin on the other hand was a lot simpler not exactly shy but traumatized because of events transpiring in Raccoon City, she tended to give her trust to people slowly however when they learned they each idolized girls who travel the world in red they found a nice starting ground for their friendship. Sherry would happily listen to Charlet’s accomplishments and make sure to recruit kids for the Charlet Fan Club “She steals so you don’t have to!” Was the current slogan popping up on posters around the area. Angela Ashford however was the more serious of the bunch, coming from a prestigious family of ACME’s enemies, but her responsibility and maturity had earned her privileges most teenagers only dream of having. The Spencer and Ashford families weren’t exactly well regarded for their viral legacy but luckily ACME was impartial and Sherry and Angela were virus victims that were against what Umbrella Corporation were doing.

As orphans in ACME they really stood out whether they wanted to or not. But at least among their peers in the academy they could be “normal” in a sense, plus in emergencies the gardens doubled as shelters to fight against whatever the major threat to global stability was. At least that’s how the adults put it but to a kid it just means you get to hang out with your friends when you otherwise weren’t allowed. If The Corp launched their robot armies or the T-Virus got out of control, all the kids knew they would simply be brought to the closest Garden stationed around the world and wait till the grownups handled the situation. The Gardens were built to last decades and support those living inside with food, technological support and amenities.

It got to the point where the kids almost wanted a major global incident to occur. They successfully petitioned for kids who aren’t orphans to be able to stay overnight so they could “stay around all the cool stuff” as they put it. But that’s as far as it had gotten even when SIN attacked to try and take over the world it wasn’t enough to get an “Evacuate to Garden” order issued. The rest of the world would go into full panic mode but because of all the advanced defense systems and pre preparation undertaken by Tenchi and the other ACME detectives; it was somewhere around a “fire alarm threat level”. Oh well at least the kids could listen to Charlet tell them how she won the last race and returned with a military escort, because yeah it was that important. A few exaggerations by her and a few eye rolls from the kids in class later, Charlet walked proudly back to her seat between Blitzie and Sherry.

Sherry was first to comment having been thinking of what she was going to say while Charlet was speaking saying, “That was really great! I was cheering for you the whole time at that race!” Blitzie almost cutting off Sherry said in a whisper, “You really overdid that, I almost fell asleep.” Charlet quietly responded, “Well next time I’ll let you win and we can hear you talk forever.” Blitzie turning her head to Charlet coyly smiled and said, “I thought you were selfish, but it seems your learning from me. I’m glad letting you win paid off.” Charlet raising her voice shot back, “You didn’t let me win I beat you deal with it Blitz.”

Tenchi annoyed people were talking during his lecture on the economics of Llama fur production methods for suit fabric distribution turned around and said, “Excuse me do you two have a problem listening? Llama fur production is an exact science.” Charlet said, “No one cares about your Llamas! I already know what I wanna be in life, and math & llamas aren’t gonna get me there! (cough).” The class giggled at such a statement. Tenchi looked at Charlet and said “Enough. My office after class.” This shocked Charlet usually a witty banter back n forth would ensue but not today it seemed. Tenchi said while the average person doesn’t need to utilize exotic knowledge or skills, those who allegedly want to be great have to think outside the box. And that she was grounded for her disrespect.

As the bell rang the students got up and filed out the door Charlet complained to Tenchi saying, “You cant ground me, only Carmen can do that!” Tenchi simply stated “His house his rules” Charlet said, “That’s cheating!” and began to cross her arms and pout. Tenchi told her to go to his office for a stern talking to. When she got there Tenchi told her to sit down and he then put on a familiar sounding voice. “I was seeing a recording of your actions in class Charlet and I am most disappointed in you. Education and experience are paramount to being a great leader and the more a leader knows, the better they can lead. And you are grounded.”

Charlet sat frozen in her chair a cold feeling of dread a kid feels when they upset adults that have the power to take their toys away. Tenchi then introduced Charlet to ACME Detectives Ivy and Zackary Monaghan, and Tatiana Cerileva Erzin. Charlet looked at Tenchi and said, “You sold me out? How could you get me in trouble?” Tenchi replied, “I’m doing this for your own good kiddo, you’ve been such a hothead lately and its been affecting your performance across the board. Plus you started eating a higher volume of unhealthy snack food. Your only allowed out of your room for school and training, do you get me?” Charlet upset and starting to cry said, “Yeah I get you traitor, You’re a rat! And I don’t need you.”

Tenchi navigating through the paces of a Charlet tantrum without skipping a beat, informed her of the next topic of discussion. These fellow detectives here are going to help me help you since you want to be a leader they have agreed to help you learn how. Tenchi adjusting his glasses continued, “Ahem now having conscripted the Hunters Guild from Yharnam we began training new hunters on four person teams. These teams for reasons I’m totally down with create team names based on the initials of their first names. So Ms. Charlet I’m inducting you into this training program based on the progress you’ve made so far and you will be the team leader of Team CZIT.”
 

Tenchi Masaki

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Charlet her mood lifting happily shouted, “Oh my gosh! I’m not under arrest, Your not a traitor, I get my own team “Team Seize It” and you totally know me thank you, thank you, thank you! Now teammates begin doing my homework and filling my Amazon wishlist, that goes double for you blonde, on the double.” Tatiana stared at Charlet in silence leading Charlet to say, “Hey I’m talking to you! ACMEs are way ruder than VILEs Tenchi.” Tenchi corrected the little one by saying, “Wrong on both counts ferret; Charlet Saylor, meet Tatyana Erzin” Tatyana being formally introduced said hello in her standard greeting to students, ”Privet malysh.” Charlet barely beginning to wrap her head around Japanese waved back at Tatyana who then formally bowed in return. Tenchi said, “She still accepts American greetings instead of Japanese ones.” Charlet yelped “Says you! I have to bow when Tenchi’s family shows up and speak in Japanese and they always applaud when I do for some reason.”

Tatyana then said, “Skolko stran, stolko i obychayev.” Charlet not being able to believe she was speaking real words declared, “She’s not from earth!” She then said, “Kak shkola?” Charlet hoping this sudden language lesson would end decided to confront the Russian detective and said, “I don’t know if you ACME geniuses have noticed but I… don’t… speak… Russian!” Tatyana responded by saying, “Oh but Carmen does little one, I thought you would as well since you want to be her.” Charlet narrowed her gaze at someone she knew was challenging her and decided that Carmen was wise to see her as a worthy opponent. Tatyana said ACME Moscow would be more than happy to add Charlet to their adult Vile wanted list but for now the baby list should suffice. Before Charlet could respond Zack said, “Hey Charly baby how it hangin’? And if you know where Carmen is feel free to tell us nyuk, nyuk, nyuk!” Charlet quickly focused on Zack who as Ivy’s by now standard eye roll suggested, implied you have to confront him before he really gets going. So she informed him, “Don’t call me that! And laugh normally Team CZIT will only accept laugh sounds involving: ha’s, ho’s, snorts and giggles. And Tenchi, as leader of CZIT I recommend Zack be grounded to learn its not nice to make fun of people.”

By now Zack was making funny faces to test Charlet’s patience while Charlet was telling Tenchi to give Zack a psych evaluation this of course caused Ivy to burst out laughing. Tenchi told Charlet that a team has to get used to each other so they can work together. Charlet told Ivy, “Carmen said your nice and you have permission to play hide n seek and you will never catch me just like Carmen.” Ivy said she would be glad to find her just like Carmen but she’d probably need Zack’s help if she hid in other countries. Charlet wondered why since she felt Zack was quite useless at this point, to which Ivy told her he speaks twenty languages fluently. Charlet said she was sure Carmen spoke more but that was not important. What was however was getting her Morph Ball and that training phase was finally happening.

Tenchi told her to go to the Transerver for teleportation causing Charlet to race there as fast as she could. The Transerver activated and they both were sent to their new location. Charlet looked around and saw a more fantasy inspired look to the room they were now in. Tenchi’s architectural design experience had rubbed off on her. Looking down from where she was it was a clearly bricks patterned with circuit pathways pulsating with energy in a cyber themed design aesthetic. Braided cables protruded from the walls and re-entered at different locations along the hallway almost like vines. Then Charlet saw why, it started to blend seamlessly into the fantasy theme that lay further from the platform on which they stood. The hallway changed from a dark cyber blue color scheme to a light purple brick hallway with vines and larger leaves the further they walked towards the exit.

As Charlet walked slightly ahead of Tenchi she saw the telltale signs of a magical land called theEnchanted Kingdom. Charlet asked why Tenchi didn’t call it something better to which he replied this place is for girls to hang out in and train since most girls deemed Arcadian training grounds were too grimy. So the name reflects what it is this caused Charlet to turn around and while walking backward inform Tenchi he probably didn’t want to build a place that is so girly. Tenchi did comment that a lot of unnecessary materials had to be used to give it a natural scenic vibe that could have gone to better uses elsewhere. But Charlet decided he did the right thing and this place was beautiful, and not just cause of all the sparkles and plant seeds wafting through the air. “Oh so your impressed with the place huh?” Said Tenchi. Charlet twirled around and said, “Hai! Tenchi-nicha!” Charlet saw the end of the path leading to a field of grass with flowers and trees dotting the field and proceeded to rush forward not able to wait on Tenchi and saw the beautiful sprawling scene before her.

Charlet could barely believe a place could be this beautiful. And stood there taking in the view. Tenchi caught up to her and asked why did she call him tea? And then told her sama would be better, senpai would be best. Charlet said nicha was better cause you really like tea. Tenchi reminded her, “That’s not how honorifics work Charlet-kun.” Charlet paused and exclaimed, “Hey that ones for boys! I’m a Chan all the way!”

Charlet then wondered why the rest of her team wasn’t brought along and Tenchi told her they had other business to attend to meanwhile he should focus on meeting her new teachers here. Charlet sarcastically cheered about yet another instructor she had to deal with, but knowing he was a flight instructor did make things slightly better. Charlet asked, “So what’s his name?” Tenchi replied, “His name is Folklore and he doesn’t take defiance well just so you know.” Charlet chirped, “Neither do you!? I don’t need someone else whose going to ground me!” Tenchi jokingly reminded Charlet his job was to get her to fly, doing a bad job would get her grounded and her flight license revoked. “Whats he got to do with MY wings I’ll flap em when I want.”

Tenchi led Charlet through the dirt pathways up to the training room. There Charlet met the warrior trainer Folklore she crossed her arms and told him she didn’t need that much help to fly and decided to prove this by making her wings appear. She then proceeded to lift three feet off the ground and hover for a few seconds. She then declared to both of them, “There training over, I guess I can go play with the other girls now.” Charlet tried to fly away but ended up bumping into a table leg. Charlet sat on the floor rubbing her head and said that only happened sometimes. Folklore a man as powerful as he was ;wise had already assessed much about the little lady.

He declared in a serious tone, “You have much to learn little one. You cannot fly but a few feet off the ground in your current state and you’ve yet to master controlling yourself in the air which is most disappointing. Even a fairy must learn to walk before they fly; and then fly as easily as they can walk. Simply put you are reckless.” Charlet deciding she had heard enough said, “You can’t say that stuff to me prepare to fight old man!” Charlet charged forth towards Folklore and he easily avoided and parried her attacks. Charlet having gotten quite frustrated at this point ran over to Tenchi and said, “I cant touch him! Can you beat him up for me?” Tenchi told Charlet with the disciplined tone of a trainer to go sit in the chair.

Folklore had assessed her flying ability and her combat capability which he found quite lacking, but as she was young she still had potential and decided to add her to flight training in order to further test Charlet’s skills. He then told her, “You will not survive what is to come without our assistance, every teacher you meet from here on has vast knowledge; and you would do well to listen and learn. With patience as your ally, all will become possible. Unfortunately the others feel you lack the control necessary to harness a power as awesome as the Morph Ball will bestow upon you. But there may still be a way to change there minds. An ancient test passed down from one warrior trainer to the next.”

Charlet looked around and said, “What others? All I see are you and Tenchi. Are they invisible? Come out you voyeurs I already have enough of you weirdos looking at Kylie from the bushes when we go shopping.” Tenchi told Charlet, “Walter Wiley is usually the one creeping in the bushes, and he can’t get here. Those Folklore refers to are watching with their minds eye though you must learn to see that which is unseen then you would know no one else is here. But until that time take this, It’s a fairy stone when you hold it in your hand and look through the hole; it shows you things that are invisible. Charlet responded, “Your making this up as you go along and I’ll just keep using your glasses and contacts to see unseen stuff. Now lets get flyin’!” Folklore looked at Charlet pleased with her enthusiasm and said, “Then child, let us begin.”

First Folklore told Charlet to activate her hud display and take a look around. Next she was to focus on the four torches ringed around the room. As Charlet did this the torches were extinguished when she concentrated on them instead of just looking at them. This took Charlet by surprise since usually flame keeps burning whether you look or not. Then came what Charlet was waiting for as Folklore told her to start hovering and then hover around the room without crashing into any walls. Charlet immediately felt this was different than before though not in total control she felt more aware of her surroundings and was able to flutter around the circular room while also being able to turn her body on its axis somewhat. She soon found herself twirling horizontally but still could not do a loops or barrel rolls.

Folklore informed her that her wings were not strong enough to carry her over chasms; or open manhole covers. Now that Charlet was more used to controlling herself he wanted her to execute a flip kick on him. Charlet landed and correctly guessing why Tenchi had taught her such a move proceeded to flip backwards into the air and bringing her wings out was able to easily flip all the way around greatly increasing its power. Tenchi shouted again! And this time on the pumpkin, kicking your elders repeatedly is bad manners. Charlet asked “What is it with you and pumpkins?” Charlet went over and flip kicked the pumpkin causing it to shatter apart. “Excellent!” Exclaimed the warrior trainer now here is a reward for you, these Ryo can be spent anywhere officially registered with Home 01. And here is an elixir to refresh your nanites, note how it also increases your overall supply of them as well.

Charlet screamed yes Ryo finally! All I got was his gold coins up to now. Only the big dogs get paid in Ryo! Tenchi told her that her sword training would include a new blade for her to use as well as secondary weaponry as her load out for the Morph Ball if she managed to acquire it. So it was that Charlet’s next training was laid out in this quick briefing. She would train either in Home 01 or the Enchanted Kingdom and maybe Arcadia if the need arose, and she would be expected to keep progressing. Charlet agreed and the entire training routines for the day were carried out; some old, some new, and all exhausting. When the training was done and the sun was setting, Tenchi and Charlet returned to Home. Tenchi gave Charlet the Spiderwick Field Guide to help her identify magical flora and fauna, and told her to study it well, for it contained methods to deal with the more unsavory beings she came across.

On first glance Charlet changed her mind about the field guide it had pictures of fairies in it, so it was worth studying. But Charlet was at first apprehensive getting a rapier but as most kids in her position; found herself running around swashbuckling on the way to her room. Maybe telling her rapiers were one of the swords pirates used had something to do with it. She decided as she was being tucked in that her skill level with it should be somewhere between Zorro and Sunset Val. Tenchi said as always her skill would be what her hard work made it. Charlet told him as she drifted off to slumberland to just invent something to make learning faster.
 

Tenchi Masaki

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The next day everyone had settled into Home operations not just because the Frontier was pulling 12 hour shifts learning as much as they could about the clouds situation, but because the surroundings at Home tended to make people feel at ease. Betty told Tenchi there was no major news on the clouds to report but that SIN was on the move possibly to figure out the clouds as well. Charlet was upstairs in her room half resting in a couch chair flipping through tv channels. “Civil defense officials in Cumberland have told newsmen that murder victims show evidence of having been partially devoured by their murderers. And so this incredible story becomes more ghastly with each report. It's difficult to imagine such a thing actually happening, but these are the reports we have been receiving and passing on to you, reports which have been verified as completely as is possible in this confused situation. It is happening. Medical authorities in Cumberland have concluded that in all cases, the killers are eating the flesh of the people they murdered.” Click* “We interrupt this program to bring you a special news bulletin. At 10:29 this evening, three inmates from a state asylum for the criminally insane successfully made their escape after slaying five guards and hurtling the 20 foot barbed-wire wall that surrounds the institution..." Click* “Coming soon to a theater near you, Cereal Killers! This time its personal….” Click* “Do not, I repeat, do not, on any account, attempt to apprehend these men on your own. They are armed and extremely dangerous."

Boring!” Said Charlet clearly unimpressed with the world burning around her. And why would she be? She was at one of the safest places on the planet with a military stationed there to boot. Charlet wanted to eat but she knew she didn’t eat until she practiced, so off she went to see Tenchi. The training was intense as always every time Charlet messed up she would be punished to represent an enemy hitting her. Sometimes Charlet would get angry and charge at Tenchi. Tenchi would simply disarm her and say never attack in anger. But having to go through manuals of all her new stuff was finally over. All that was left before breakfast was stating what she had and what it could do.

So as Tenchi waited as she recited her weapons. “Wakizashi: Twin blades for short range combat I can use one or both depending on the situation. Bow: Fires arrows for mid and long range combat also incorporates archer-kata training enabling the firing of multiple arrows held in my hand one after the other, and short range combat if needed utilizing my bows bladed edges cause you watch too much tv. Ahem I mean my Rapier can shift its length and I can use it as a standard or a umm, knife? Oh and an ice pick. And most importantly my hoverboard which I’m going to use to skate off to breakfast see ya!” Tenchi yelled or you could walk but to no avail, She was already on her way to the most important meal of the day.

Joining them today was Betty, Eri, Cammy, Rumi, and Fio. The latter of the girls was a bit too serious sometimes like for instance finding out a certain little girl was a member of a criminal organization called VILE. So before Charlet could get to the kitchen Fio made it a point to let everyone know she would be arresting the little fugitive. Charlet responded by saying, “Oh come on Fio lets just eat I like food and you do too, that’s a start for our budding friendship wouldn’t you say?” Fio incensed yelled in an authoritative tone, “Quiet! You have the right to remain silent! Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law! Now prepare to meet the justice you so deserve!...”

Suddenly everyone was gathered round the kitchen enjoying breakfast when all of a sudden Fio yelled, “Hey wait a minute! What happened to the place we were in! How did we all get here!?” Charlet happy to be eating finally said, “Who cares? The food is good and so is the company. Can you pass the salt?” Fio defiantly said, “I most certainly will not pass the salt! You have committed a laundry list of crimes!” Rumi upset that her new friend was being singled out told Fio, “Well in Charlet’s defense I have to say that she did give me the bigger rice ball the other day.” Fio slammed her hand on the table and exclaimed, “Oh my god whose side are you on Rumi! Are you a soldier or not!”

Charlet came over to Fio from behind and whispered she really is a chatterbox isn’t she?” Fio narrowed her eyes and looked in Charlet’s direction behind her and said, “I’m not that easy.” Charlet looked Fio in the eye and said in a resolute tone, “Your really serious about this huh?” Fio responded, “Bet on it.” The two of them their minds made up went outside to fight to resolve this issue. So outside the West wing of Home the two combatants engaged in battle. It was a surprisingly good fight between the two with both launching close and long range attacks at each other but Rumi eager to help chose to help at an inopportune time, and caused an explosion that sent everyone watching flying back. Charlet and Fio satisfied that fighting somehow results in Rumi beating everybody, went back inside to recover and have brunch. Fio commented that Charlet was better than she expected for her age. And she could learn to put more power into her fast punches speed strikes without power is ineffective.

Charlet wondered how she managed to get another teacher as the robot server placed her meal in front of her but at least she could show off her table manners before going to yet another competition to grow her notoriety. It was an archery competition this time, though Charlet started just because she felt like it one day, archery training did make her quite good. And she found herself advancing to the finals. She wasn’t ranked highly because she wasn’t constantly competing but that had its benefits, the higher ranked archers might underestimate you if you had a lower rank and that could help you win the match. The announcer began the competition saying, “And here we go with the jr. women’s gold medal final! It is a battle of our two finalists Charlet Saylor vs. Robin Hill winner takes the gold!” Charlet had donned her red bucket hat as she tended to do for archer heavy activities and walked up to the line to take aim. The string went taught brushing up against the brim of her hat she closed one eland steadied her aim, then she let her arrow fly… the arrow hit the bullseye and the announcer shouts, 10! Her opponent more invested approached the line and after taking aim fired her arrow, it lands outside the bullseye and the announcer shouted, 9! Charlet knew if she scored two more bullseyes shed have a perfect score of 30 guaranteeing a win; but one misjudged shot by either of them could spell disaster.

As they alternated turns shooting the announcer shouted, 10!, 7, 9!, 9!, At the close of the set Charlet stood victorious with a score of 29 to Robins 25. But the match was far from over, it was make or break time. Robin shot first scoring a 9 then came Charlet also scoring 9, But then Robin shot a score of 8, Charlet gathered herself and earned another 9, then Robin fired and hit the line between 8 and 9! Seeing her chance Charlet ,focused steadied her hand and let fly… 10! The announcer chimed in saying, “What a shot! Taking the second set Ms. Charlet Saylor with a score of 27 to Ms. Robin Hills 26, but as we can see one of Robins arrows hit the line and it could be an 8 or a 9.”

The suspense was killing Charlet if she had been watching this in the crowd or on tv she wouldn’t be so invested. But Charlet had come to understand that you must compete in these kind of competitions to understand how tense and under pressure you feel, and had developed a mutual respect for and willingness to win against them; almost like racing but a different set of skills were needed to be victorious. The judge had finished checking Robins arrow and determined it to be an 8 giving Charlet the set and a lead of 4 set points! Robin not to be outdone fired her arrow and scored a 9! Charlet followed up with a 10! Robin letting the pressure get to her shot and scored an 8. Charlet scored another 10 and Robin followed with a 9. Charlet found herself in this position again, if she shot 7 or higher she would win the set and with it the match becoming champion.

She focused her aim pulled the bowstring back and exhaled while firing her arrow off… 9! The announcer shouted, “And there it is! A straight set win for Ms. Charlet Saylor! Absolutely incredible! Congratulations to Robin Hill who wins the silver medal! But to the champion goes the gold Ms. Charlet Saylor!” Charlet skipped over to Tenchi and hugged him as he then told her, “Are you forgetting someone is on their way here?” Charlet shook her head and said “Nope. Shada is going to hear how I’m a winner and see this lovely gold medal too.” Tenchi said back, “Oh so technology and medals will be rubbed in her face now?” Charlet balling up a fist said, “Yes and it will be glorious!” Tenchi then told her, “Well ferret based on seeing your archery is where it needs to be, you’ve checked off the final box on being able to enter Hybrid Tower. So I guess you can try to get that Morph Ball you want so much.”

Charlet looking like she was in a dream stared at Tenchi and said, “………………….. Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, Yes!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” Charlet readied herself and went to the elevator that would lead to Hybrid Tower. When it arrived, Charlet emerged fully equipped for what she was sure to be many epic battles. But Tenchi took all her stuff and informed her that’s no how it works. He said you go into this area and solve puzzles which give you tools to progress and in classic fashion told her you should know, “It’s dangerous, take this before you go.” Tenchi gave Charlet a large monkey wrench, with it she could tighten bolts, pipes, and wail on enemies she came across! While Charlet was underwhelmed realizing all the technical training she got would be required instead of focusing on beating things up,.to mostly opening and closing circuits and manipulating gears.

Charlet switched her smart glasses to “goggles mode” an aided them to the top of her head and proceeded to the door. The receptionist there asked for a Ryo which Charlet finally had in her possession to give and upon handing one over the door to Hybrid Tower opened. Charlet waved bye to Tenchi and entered through the door. Her job, which she knew inside and out was to make it to the floor that held the Morph Ball. But getting there would be more puzzle solving than combat based, which she decided sucked. It would be quicker to get the trial over with if all she had to do was beat the crap out of holograms and robots. But nevertheless she had a trial to pass, so off she went through the halls and floors of this underground labyrinth.

The halls and rooms were expertly lit and managed to give a visitor the ability to see where things were but also have areas of extreme darkness. It was like the shadows had been contained by the light whether spaces in a room or pits they had to be crossed over. The bridges in the dark themed rooms were black as the shadowy pits they spanned. But Charlet had no problem making out where they began and ended. It was impressive design to say the least, she thought to herself while solving multiple obstacles that got in her way. She didn’t want to admit it but she was having fun, coming across a puzzle and solving it made her feel… smart and talented and all those other corny things Tenchi said would happen.

But entering a room with three circular areas on the floor was what she’d been waiting for. Red, blue, and green marked gears lying under the circular plates wide as the circles themselves. Gears meant clockwork mechanisms under the floor, understanding the mechanism would help in knowing how to solve the puzzle. There were levers along the walls and at certain points on the floor and oh boy more switches that required a good pipe wrench to turn them in either direction. Having analyzed the room Charlet got to work puzzle solving and since this was an exceptionally long puzzle sequence to figure out Charlet could reflect on her journey thus far. Deeper and deeper into this tower she had wandered only to find more rooms to explore. Most connected through hallways and some led to rooms with ladders or stairs going up or down to the different floors dedicated to her test.
 

Tenchi Masaki

ACME Ace Detective, Inventor
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In all she had been through six floors in a small area of the tower and had to face occasional enemies here and there. But the crux of her dungeon crawling up till now was only due to the technical understanding she had gained. Puzzle solving will only get you so far in a machine, you also have to know how it works if you cant place and operate the parts you cant progress further. Charlet had accessed the next stage of the puzzle based on correctly surmising how the gears work when properly aligned this had caused her to flip the right switch sequence. Once she figured out the puzzle wanted her to flip the switches in the Fibonacci sequence. Charlet thought back to the first puzzle she got from Tenchi as she walked round and round turning the final screw into the ground with her wrench and she remembered this being a lot harder…

“Tenchi whats this?” “It’s a Clue Box, you solve it using logical thinking.” Charlet upset it wasn’t a proper toy exclaimed, “Um, you can solve it and give me candy as a reward when your done.” Tenchi told Charlet, “That’s a shame there’s a Shrodinger’s cat in there that would like to get out.” Charlet her eyes widening said, “Ah! Why didn’t you say so! There’s a tiny kitty in there! Get a hammer Tenchi!” Tenchi calmly told Charlet, “Shrodinger’s cat refers to a quantum physics observation where the cat is and also is not in the box.” Charlet more confused and still worried about the cat said, “Your talking science stuff again while a cat is in danger, I’m gonna save him as fast as possible. Hammer please.” As Charlet stretched out her hand waiting for a hammer Tenchi told her to use patience instead, Charlet defiantly returned, “Patience is for grown ups! Gimme the kitty!” Tenchi going off to work in the lab replied, “When you figure the logic puzzle out the cat will be yours, have fun now.”

Charlet having tightened the screw solved the puzzle and a target appeared Charlet had to fire an arrow to raise a bridge but each section would only rise if the arrow passed through the rings that were swinging in front of the target. Charlet took aim and fired in sync with the rings and scored a perfect shot. “Hah! I got that gold for a reason.” Charlet proudly walked across the now raised bridge her head held high. When she got to the door she realized it was the final door. “Hmm guess thats what this Final Key is for, and here we go.”

After Charlet inserted the key and turned it the door opened revealing a large room with a multiple vents lining the walls. They went behind the walls, under the floors, and into the ceiling some were square and the others were circular. As Charlet scanned over the room she glanced up and saw a platform suspended in the center. Charlet was anxious to get in the vents as quickly as possible. The square shaped vents were easy enough to crawl through but some had very tight 90 degree angles, making it impossible to go further, while the circular vents were too slippery to climb up. Charlet blindly trying to climb finally gave up as she slid out the circular vent on her back.

Charlet went over to another square vent and saw it had a ladder in it so up she went to a higher vantage point. Of course there having reached the top of the ladder she saw her prize; the Morph Ball! Charlet wanted to hover over to it but the platform it rested on was protected by an energy shield. Charlet had to access the platform by going through the right vents. So she set about mapping the area with her Map Drones Mk.5, small spheres that emitted sonar pulses in 360 degrees mapping everything in range. That out of the way, Charlet noted that the circular vents blocked the scans and didn’t read on her HUD, but that didn’t matter since she knew where she could go so she got going. A couple turned gears later and she was making her way through the vent that led to the platform with the Morph Ball. When she came out she walked toward the ball and looked at it up close. It was in a transparent case and required as expected solving a combination lock puzzle, quickly noting there was a row of combination dials on each side of the case. The ball itself was able to fit comfortably in Charlet’s hand, The outer shell was metallic alloy with line patterns etched into the material probably to channel energy. In the core of the ball a sphere of light could be seen pulsating.

Charlet got to work figuring out the lock; which wasn’t easy but using the clues she had acquired as well as her ingenuity she input the code, “Lets see… 19…1… 13… 21… 19. And on this side it should be, 10… 21… 19… 20… 9… 14. Almost done now, 1… 18… 1… 14. And finally, 2… 1… 9… 12… 5… 25. Hey wait a minute, the letters spell out Samus Aran and Justin Bailey. Were they a couple?” As Charlet wondered about Samus’s social life the lock opened and the case lowered. Charlet could hardly believe it the Morph Ball was hers at last! She took hold of it and felt the energy radiate in her hands the ball then started to expand to a volleyball sized sphere while a scanner began the registration process.

A voice started speaking while the floating platform’s shield dissipated, “Congratulations Charlet you have accessed the Arcadian Mainframe please register your data…” Charlet entered her information using her multi pass card and then the Morph Ball unlocked, started glowing brightly, and fused with Charlet at the molecular level becoming a new nano-suit under her lovely red Smart Coat fusing the two together. Her new processor upgraded her coats computer which was now primarily contained in the Zero Suit she had just acquired. All in all she looked quite the same though the suit made her stronger, faster, bullet resistant, and could withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees yet it still breathed like Egyptian cotton. Charlet then braced herself for what came next, turning into a ball the suit just needed to calibrate to Charlet’s dimensions it would move as she did and be like a second skin.

Once the suits computer was done processing the data, her HUD would indicate by typing OK the mini-map that came up. Charlet customized it as she had with the older system and diagnostic checks completed during that time. Suddenly a signature Home 01 OS startup sound chimed and the computer said, “Systems online, Greetings Charlet I am your new A.I. assistant Drusera.” Charlet thought “Hi back, it’s a pleasure to meet you Drusera.” And the system went from there, its nice to have convenient communication, Charlet and Drusera could speak to each other without talking which could come in handy for espionage missions. Charlet set about solving the rest of the room she was in knowing she had to go through the circular vents.

Drusera told Charlet, “Final calibration complete you can now utilize all the suits functions.” Charlet then said, “Its about time, I’ve always wanted to do this!” Charlet then turned into a ball, she was curled up in a fetal position and getting full visual information via cameras. She wondered why she was still too big to fit in the circular vents, only for Drusera to tell her that she needed to go into combat mode, the mode she was in was the standard size for general traveling. While Charlet felt that info was good to know she wanted to get going already. So Drusera initiated the proper mode and Charlet suddenly found herself in a chair surrounded by computer screens. Drusera told Charlet the Morph Ball was now smaller and can properly navigate the glowing tubes specifically designed for the Morph Ball. She was now in a pocket dimension, and had to steer on manual controls or automatic to get the Morph Ball to move in a direction she wanted to go. The Morph Ball can even cling to walls and ceilings however, unless it’s the special surfaces designed to enable this, the suit will expend energy to keep sticking to the walls or ceiling.

Charlet started to move around enjoying her new upgrade. She could jump, boost dash, as well as burrow into the ground and travel underground. But for now Charlet was good with going through new vents which it turned out were for testing her abilities which was the final checkpoint. Once she had practiced her Morph Ball abilities, a new elevator tube appeared and Charlet skipped inside. Tenchi had made this tutorial more fun than most and when she got back she would tell him about how fun it was. Once she got back however the occasional cough she’d been having was leading to other symptoms such as a rising body temperature; but she wasn’t going to let it get her down. Drusera said she would be monitoring her condition and sending the data to the medical facility on site. Charlet rejoined her friends and they all had set up a surprise party for her passing her test. Charlet was overjoyed to get free cake especially the spicy kind.

For reasons that should surprise no one, Kylie enjoyed cooking Charlet’s food, So for cake design as ice cake with a black frosting crumb coat and top coat of red frosting topped with a fondant fedora. Charlet thanked Kylie for her cake and celebrated her achievements with everyone. This became a girls only party when it got late in the evening as a slumber party had been scheduled and merged with the surprise party from earlier. During the beginning of the slumber party Charlet wondered if this would be different since army girls were involved and she didn’t have to wonder long before they started exchanging talking about cute boys with war stories. Charlet asked why Tenchi let people call him Marco and Betty started telling Charlet about how the Frontier Army started fighting SIN.

“Well Charlet Marco had already gotten famous as a bounty hunter and pilot like he told you, but as a result of seeing mercenary’s joining SIN he started observing and analyzing Morden’s methodology. And after about fifteen minutes knew Morden was crazy, while the average person would either flock to his cause or not see him as a major threat. Marco chose to observe the situation from afar and focus on what he was doing already. But when he had to return to Italy to get his plane fixed-” Fio interrupted Betty and took over the story by saying, “I’ll handle the story from here Betty, so anyway Marco showed up at my grandpas workshop wanting to get his plane rebuilt. But my grandpa decided to build the Red Mark 2, which I designed by the way.” Cammy said, “Of course you always work that one in Don’t you?” Fio responded, “Well of course I do it’s the truth and we brought in the girls in the family to help build the plane it was a very fun time.

Grandpa built the engine and once Marco gave permission I got to utilize my design. It was really great since when we finished Morden’s goons were spying and decided to chase us so I got to go along as we made our getaway by flying outta there! It was so cool, Marco is such a great pilot! I got to become his sidekick, and we fought crime and air pirates. But that time of freedom ended when Morden had gotten enough troops in the region to start enforcing rules. Others did too just to prove whose army was best, so there was no more bounty hunting allowed and air patrols would become more frequent to deal with air piracy. It was hard to take for a lot of people there whether good or bad it was like they were in their own world and then had to move on.

But for us it was just the beginning; since Marco had been recruiting, planning, designing, and otherwise handling all the things needed to start a private army; we were up and running in no time. Though we did have to wait for SPL to build the Slugs and other super vehicles that we used. So a large percentage of the first recruits were from the Adriatic and Italy when they found out Marco was recruiting they rushed to join up. And of course they called him Marco, so new recruits did the same some even thought they were two different people. Once the build up to the war started Morden and Bison knew him as Marco and that’s why Morden keeps calling him Marco as well. He thinks it makes him stand out from Tenchi’s other enemies but it just makes us remember how much he sucks!”

All the girls burst out laughing at this point and watched video clips of the war and talked about old memories and current events and boys. Two of those boys meanwhile were having a discussion of heir own, Tenchi called Ruslan on vid phone, Ruslan answered, “Moshi, Oh hello Tenchi-senpai whats up?” Tenchi responded, “Trouble is up mysterious Islands have appeared in the Pacific and I want you to go investigate them. Others from Arcadia and ACME Archives have been sent to do initial scouting and research, but they’re going to need someone to run, jump, and otherwise explore every accessible area in the region. So what do you say?” Ruslan thought the day couldn’t get any better.
 

Tenchi Masaki

ACME Ace Detective, Inventor
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He had been studying about the Frontier Army in particular Blonde Ambition not wanting to embarrass himself or Tenchi in front of such distinguished VIPs. Now he got to go on a field mission to unknown mysterious islands. So taking a more serious tone he replied, “I would be honored to undertake this mission sir!” Tenchi then said he’d be sent by air and would be island hopping via a special boat designed to handle the situation in the area further tools and details would be given on location. Ruslan then said, “Affirmative sir agent Ruslan will make ACME proud.” Tenchi also added, “Oh by the way Ruslan, slumber parties tend to be spied on around here so there are going to be guys from around the area dressing in black to sneak in to the party area. All you have to do on security is monitor the rooms of interest with another agent named Eddie on camera and set traps for the would be peeping toms. Feel free to make their lives miserable.”

Ruslan then went off to get to work monitoring the party with Eddie. Hopefully they wouldn’t be getting too wild he thought too himself sure the fireworks display was one thing but maybe it was the peak of their antics. But the girls were just getting started a laser light show was scheduled before they went on the roller coasters. Apparently they planned this out quite well which should be expected as they were in strategic command, intelligence, and logistics. Planning and acquiring the supplies needed was a piece of cake. Most of it was already in Home 01 storage already anyway a massive supply was building up, Rumi was constantly keeping Betty in the loop on was also happening. The girls minus Charlet knew what that meant; Preparation for battle. But currently things had not escalated on the SIN or cloud front and procedures under high alert status would suffice.

As a result the girls had many activities scheduled and randomized by picking things out of one of two hats; the Activity Hat or the Pranking Hat. This led to many fun mini adventures and jokes at other peoples expense. Ruslan and his new partner in crime prevention, Eddie were thoroughly monitoring the situation and had spotted multiple party crashes trying to sneak in to confess their love to one of the girls or just watch them in secret. Fortunately the anti peeping system security was operating smoothly and one after another many a would be creep was spotted on camera and trapped by the traps which had been set by Ruslan or Eddie. They had struck up a very talkative friendship focusing the world getting worse courtesy of adult hypocrisy and general lack of moral values. Also as Eddie put it his neighborhood sucked but that is what caused him to be noticed by ACME.

Ruslan wanted to know the details and with a grin Eddie recounted his adventure. Adjusting his glasses as he started to speak Eddie said, “Well it was supposed to be a standoff between me and some bungling burglars who at the time I thought were just going to steal stuff. I saw suspicious characters suddenly in the neighborhood after the new house was built and decided to take neighborhood watch to a whole new level. When I thought they wanted to rob the new place, I cased the house in question and decided to set up a camera network and traps. I called it “Operation: Night Trap” and It was going to be easy! The cameras would allow me to know what rooms they were in and then activate the traps I set. But then it got… complicated.”

Ruslan even more interested to see where this was going sipped a mug of hot cocoa and asked, “How so? They were set up to get caught with video evidence.” Eddie slightly turning in his chair towards Ruslan said, “That’s what I thought at first but then I found out from further clues I had gathered… that THEY owned the house. Needless to say I needed more clues to find out what they were up to. But then it all started piecing together, a bunch of girls came along and started wandering through the house thinking it was a fun place to hang out. Apparently the criminals in question were about to have a murder role playing game, the only problem was they wanted to kill for real!” A crack of thunder rumbled through the house as another convenient thunderstorm had sprung up it was getting colder overall but inside it was toasty warm. Well in the areas where the heaters specifically were warming the house at least.

Eddie continued telling his story to Ruslan who along with him were still trapping interlopers whenever they appeared said, “At this point I was able to determine that the girls had been invited to stay at the house, which was partly true by listening in on the girls. I learned some of them had got an invite and brought friends along with them to have a slumber party when they saw how big the place was.This information led to me knowing the burglars who signed up for this “game” were coming in to steal stuff from the house. If they came across a girl they would kill her to fulfill the games rules. So suddenly I had to monitor the house, spot the burglars, trigger the traps, and foil their evil scheme.

When I had caught all of the burglars the real mastermind behind this plot appeared, he wasn’t too happy with how things turned out but villains never are when their plans go up in smoke. But final boss story short, he was caught and arrested and now gets to spend his life in maximum security. ACME was so impressed they gave me a nice job in security surveillance. I monitor agents in the field and can even assist the Player on support operations for detectives going after VILE operatives.” At this rate the desperate members of Blonde Ambitions fan club would all be expelled before 10:00pm. The duo settled in for stories and a night of traps.

The girls were curious about how Charlet felt working at Home. She said her first chores there was in Ubaba’s Bathhouse in the North Wing. she had to wake up early in the morning and work on cleaning and scrub these huge wooden floors with just a rag. She and the other girls would start at one end and run bending over pressing the rag in the floor to quickly clean it. She got really upset about it and would often yell at Tenchi about being his lab assistant and would start crying. But what the other girls saw happening were the chores were about making her stronger, so she could go through the combat training without getting tired. So she got to learn how to operate the water system for filling the baths and work in the restaurants and other areas in the Bathhouse for the guests and workers. That then expanded to plumbing, electrical, and carpentry experience. That’s where people around Home first took notice of her, but Charlet thought she got famous by acting cute and pouting a lot.

The A.I. had been monitoring global temperatures and noted they were slightly lower on average but nothing to be alarmed about had been detected. The A.I. would turn on the heat for every section of Home 01 inside and outside the house if it came to that. So with with supplies growing and bonds deepening, the girls partied all night long into the morning. Except for Charlet of course, bedtimes being what they are for a reason, it’s a kids job to rebel against them. Just to get tired and fall asleep shortly thereafter. So off to bed Charlet went with sweet Morph Ball dreams in her head.

But in other parts of the world things were getting worse no doubt thanks to embarking on an expedition to find the Black Water Mist. Morden knew the Frontier would be studying the clouds and monitoring his army’s movements, so he formed an elite team of operatives to research and excavate the ancient sites around the world. This would be funded by their newly created Front company; Virtucon Corporation. The forces of Morden’s new allies were getting along nicely while their leaders plans started to be carried out. Virtucon had been established as an umbrella company to support other companies under their control.

Having changed the original business from volatile chemicals to communications, they had started to acquire numerous cable companies to spread their propaganda as well as Asylum Studios to blatantly rip off blockbuster movies and make a quick buck in DVD sales. They had shipping in Texas which got their products and personnel legal or otherwise, around the world. Their expedition was solely the job of their legal shipping; the Frontier didn’t know what Virtucon ships looked like yet so time was of the essence in a sense. The oil refineries in Seattle diverted their oil to SIN to power their war machines. And most importantly a factory in Chicago that makes miniature models of factories. Virtucon presence became known globally as a result of making models for other companies. But now they were reaching the end of their archeological mission.

Having figured out the location of the Black Water Mist they just had to navigate the ruins and get into the room that housed the mist. Gundahar had of course been at home wandering through the jungle it was similar to the conditions the goblins faced either they lived underground or in the forests. But searching for what essentially is a jar full of water was too much to bear after a certain point. So Gundahar voiced his frustration by bellowing, “BAH! This is taking too long, my Goblin Horde would have run wild across the world by now!” Cabochon then countered by saying, “And then the armies of the world would have united and defeated you.” Gundahar couldn’t protest that, people setting aside their differences led to many a villains downfall but Morden was giving them a further advantage by combining the mist with Cabochon’s clouds.

When they located the room in question they blasted their way in, cause puzzle solving is the last resort for villains but the first for patient do gooders. Having entered the room the three saw their prize; the Black Water Mist resting on a pedestal. The jar had mist slowly emanating from the top and falling to the floor. Morden walked toward the jar with Cabochon as he exclaimed, “The Mist at last! Once we get this back to base the plan can move to the next phase Boys transport the mist back to HQ! Just as the soldiers were moving towards the Mist an unexpected guest blasted through the ceiling! “I hate to break it you… whoever you are, but that is coming with me Dr. Ivo Robotnik!” Wait a minute that’s not a Chaos Emerald, its… water? Morden Gundahar and Cabochon looked up at the mad scientist and Morden asked, “Who are you again? Dr. Rabbitneck?” The doctor upset that his reputation clearly did not precede him yelled back, “Robotnik! The greatest genius ever! Look it even says so on my business card.”

After reviewing the bad doctors credentials the evil trio were impressed. Morden knew his intellect could be of great use to them so he offered the Dr. a invitation to join the unrighteousness cause. Dr. Robotnik being all for evil team ups wanted in he could find the chaos emeralds more easily as well as stop a certain somebody and his friends from foiling his evil schemes. So with the Mist in tow the evil leaders and Dr. Robotnik got to know each other better.

Fortunately at Home 01 things were going great preparations for dealing with trouble was well under way and the day brought with it new money making opportunities for Charlet. As she sat eating her custom made Carmen branded cereal with marshmallows, Tenchi introduced her to a special friend of his. Charlet was a little surprised to see a little bunny girl hiding under a bucket hat appear from behind Tenchi’s leg. “Charlet meet Cream the Rabbit and her fairy friend Cheese. I want you to babysit her from time to time.” Charlet thinking she was from Toyland said, “Why do I have to watch Peter’s kids?” Cream being shy around new people started blushing and gave a very quiet, “…Hi. My name is Cream Rabbit, I’m from planet Mobius, and I don’t know the Easter Bunny.”
 

Tenchi Masaki

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This all came out as if she just wanted to say hi but had to learn to answer kids questions; especially the obvious ones about Easter bunny relations. Tenchi told Charlet ask before you assume and save yourself a lot of trouble. Charlet shot back in a defiant tone, “Stop saying things like that! And Hi Cream you are adorable, And you too Cheese. Wait a minute, Cream Cheese. Tenchi I’m hungry now.” Tenchi reminded Charlet she just ate and be on your best behavior when Shada gets here in a few minutes. Charlet wanted to know when that happened and Tenchi said during the night her flight came in and she had been driven to Home after she landed. Charlet prepared as best she could for Shada’s arrival and rushed to greet her at the front gate.

Shada was just as Charlet remembered her, glasses and long thick raven black hair pulled back messily. A shoulder length braid on her right side from the top of her hair leading down to a denim jacket with fashionably weathered and distressed areas on it. Dark olive skin, bright Amber eyes, dark clothes, gloves boots, fish net, and a choker; or in short a goth princess. She came up to the front gate and introduced herself as Shada Mercury Steele. Charlet immediately imitated her and introduced herself as Charlet Fable Saylor then ran over and hugged Shada who was overjoyed to see her as well. As Charlet started skipping around Shada Tenchi welcomed her into Home 01.

Charlet insisted on showing her around but Tenchi said that could wait till later. Charlet worried said “later” could be days since the place is big as a mountain, but Tenchi said Shada could explore at her own pace. So once the official tour was over Shada and Charlet went off together. Shada wanting to know how things were going asked, “So how have you been?” Charlet seeing her chance prepared to info dump all the things she had been doing leading up to the Morph Ball and winning the Archery finals. But before she could get into that Shada in a more serious tone asked while still walking forward looking ahead, “You know VILE wants you to return soon.” Charlet not letting business talk sway her enthusiasm said, “Yeah that’s nice I’m still working though, I’ll go back later.” And before Shada could say anymore Charlet started talking about all the stuff she had been doing while also showing video recordings, photos, and even venn diagrams to better contextualize things and soon Shada was in over her head.

She decided to wait on telling Charlet the rest of the message she was sent to deliver. This was quite wise as Charlet remembered she could turn into a ball and suddenly she was rolling around Shada who, very much wanted to know why she turned into a ball. But the situation was only getting more talkative as Charlet’s classmates came in since it was time for class to start. Charlet was picked up by a kid who thought she was a ball and the crowd of kids shuffled inside the classroom with Charlet protesting all the way.

The tv network had become filled with Virtucon advertising and Frontier intelligence were forced to watch once their board members appeared onscreen. There was no point in hiding their identities anymore having gotten the Mist already. Now all that was left was the next stage of their plan to commence but in the meantime they could do what villains do best; monologue and give speeches about how great they are. When class was over Charlet, Blitzie, Sherry, and Angela met up with Rumi and Fio and got back to fun time Charlet wished Shada would be coming along but she met Kylie and it went something like this… Kylie and Shada stared at each other then they both paced around each other carefully analyzing the other, They proceeded to talk about goth girl things but when they both found out that they were students that worked at bookstores.

They decided to spend all their time together as the “New Goth Sisters”. Charlet retaliated by saying Blitzie and Sherry were her new sisters ever since she got here too so there. Childish Competitiveness aside, the girls had been growing closer and therefore aside from Sherry had started mentioning weird thing happening lately. Charlet in particular temperature hadn’t gone down and was still rising though she wasn’t experiencing any ill effects. Tenchi talked to Lord Katsuhito about what was going on with the girls and he said he’d be arriving to help out. Tenchi knew what that meant, a magical event was going to happen.

The stars had already aligned… and changed color six of them in fact. Which meant he had someone to call on Charlet’s behalf. But as he was on the phone Charlet came into his room and overheard the tv show he was watching, “Well there you have it folks! Another season of Comet Academy Comes to an end. Don’t forget to meet us again next time, at the same star time same star date in 86 years!” Charlet said, “You watch weird shows Tenchi-san.” Tenchi replied, “Well Grandpa said I can look forward to the next seasons after I binge watched up to the season finale in 86 years.” Charlet getting to the point started hopping in place while saying, “Make Shada hang out with me alone or she’s grounded!” Tenchi told Charlet to stop trying to control peoples lives through her connections and be patient, Shada will hang out with you in time.

Charlet predictably responded with, “Patience sucks!” And then the silent alarms sounded and Tenchi told Charlet he had to go to Central command and for her to see him in the garden later. Charlet huffy puffy from anther tantrum shouted hmph! And walked out of the room with her hands on her hips. Charlet decided instead of sulking she’d bask in the glory of her fans, so outside she went and suddenly she saw a blue streak speed by. But decided not to find out what it was. She was going to set up an autograph session at the recreational center, but just then she got a call from Shada who was currently outside the safe zone.

Charlet had been told not to go outside the safe, zones but being disobedient is one of her strong suits and Shada was a friend. Being a tough girl who could take care of herself she was quite unimpressed with all the caution being taken over clouds. Sure they made you droopy and sad but that’s what she liked, so they didn’t have an effect on her like everyone else. As Charlet turned into a ball and started rolling to meet Shada, Frontier Command was watching the latest Virtucon villain infomercial. It had become clear that Morden was involved with Virtucon and all their activities fell under heavy scrutiny every ad was reviewed by intel and the S.P.A.R.R.O.W.S. couldn’t take it anymore.

Eri and Fio wanted to shoot the screen and did on occasion, everyone agreed the bulletproof glass was a nice addition to have. They knew by now Morden was up to no good and planning yet another attack; they just needed to know where. Instead all they got was a bunch of commercials. But in what was supposed to be a routine press conference, the villains announced that they had intentions to become a Mega Corporation and after which a massive complex already under construction would be opened to the public. The normal companies all the way down to mom and pop stores would be allowed to set up inside to sell to the consumers traveling from around the world, for a percentage of the sales of course. Charlet was watching on her monitor as she sped toward Shada and when she arrived she wanted to know what Shada wanted. Charlet was told she was sent to bring Charlet back to VILE immediately but the organization was going to join Morden under Carmen’s orders.

Charlet said Carmen wouldn’t say that cause she’s the boss, but Shada said she could ask her about it when she got back to VILE. While this talk was happening the clouds which had been slowly spreading outward until they reached a stopping point establishing a pattern Frontier could use to better understand them, suddenly started receding and concentrating in the center of the areas they had been located in. As the Frontier monitored this new activity the press conference ended and a very patient man went to give the speech that mattered; certainly not the crap he spewed on live television no, this was his reason for waking up today. As he walked toward his podium he placed his hands down upon it and lowered his head.

Then he rose, looked upon his army and began to speak, “My people loyal members of SIN for many years we have been denied our rightful place. Mocked! Laughed at! And beaten by those we sought to liberate! Years ago I asked men to join me and grow strong together. And that call was answered by you. You the strength in my arm the ones who will determine the future. Long ago humanity embarked on a path to power, and only the strong of mind could tread it. This has led us to now where SIN has become strong. Our battles tested our resolve, at first our enemies sought to weaken us. But instead they made us, stronger. Using patience I have rebuilt our forces, I have rebuilt our weapons, and I have rebuilt our resolve! Our enemies around the world will be made to see our way. And so on this day we stand united, on this day those driven to divide us, shall hear our voice! On this day we shall act as one and shall be ignored no more! Followers of my dream, now is our time!”

Gundahar then informed the group my goblins are positioned and ready Morden! Morden looked at Cabochon while opening the Black Water Mist lid, Duchess Cabochon if you please my dear. Dr. Robotnik gave the order to his badniks to attack on his signal. Duchess Cabochon walked over to the jar and unleashed her full power while sadistically saying, Soon the ribbons shall fall to the chosen girls and then they shall bend the knee to me. The Power Coil will be formed and the world will be ours! MWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Cabochon combined her cloud power with the Mist causing all clouds she had previously formed to be mixed with the Mist and suddenly shoot out in all directions again, except this time they weren’t stopping and would be covering the entire world!

The people who were consumed by the Mist would have turned evil and joined the Demon Cult but with Cabochons clouds combined, anyone that had prior contact with the clouds turned into monsters and started attacking the public! This was bad news for Charlet and Shada who had gone outside the safe zone. Without warning they saw a wall of Mist coming toward them. Luckily for Charlet her Power suit detected the danger and went into automatic mode. Charlet was completely covered in her suits “ABC mode” from head to toe and was therefore unaffected by the Mist. Drusera turned on Morph Ball mode and sped out of there, but Shada on the other hand was not so lucky, and when the Mist reached her she screamed and then was silent.

Charlet was taken all the way back to Home 01 where things were quite hectic to say the least. Charlet rolled right to where a not to happy Tenchi was waiting. Charlet unrolled and having witnessed Shada fate and not knowing what happened was concerned but seeing Tenchi’s face made her scared. Tenchi was managing the sudden chaos around the world with the rest of Frontier Command and had to also keep Cream from getting too upset at the same time. So before Charlet could say anything he said she was suspended and to go to her room. Charlet screamed, “You Don’t care about Shada cause she’s in VILE!” Tenchi said, “I don’t have time now we’ll talk later.”

Charlet went to her room and found Cream there. She said Charlet had to watch her for awhile until Tenchi was done working. Charlet was not able to leave her room since her privileges were revoked, in other words she was truly grounded and had to babysit as well. When the situation calmed down a bit Charlet was able to talk to Tenchi, though Kylie came into her room to see how she was doing, which wasn’t well. Kylie said a lot of people went missing and they were trying to confirm whether rumors of them being the monsters was true or not. Charlet said she wanted to know about Shada as soon as possible and said, “The rest of the world deserved what it got from the clouds or Mist or whatever its called now. Tenchi hates me and stupid adults aren’t doing anything until its too late. Carmen-“ Kylie cut off Charlet and said in a very plain tone, “VILE joined SIN. Carmen is allied with them and we don’t know exactly why yet.”
 

Tenchi Masaki

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Kylie knelt down to a very shocked Charlet and told her, “We’ll handle this like always okay honey? Don’t concern yourself with Carmen yet the world needs help and she’s fine with them right now. And Tenchi doesn’t and could never hate you, He’s really busy helping people right now since they don’t deserve to be tormented for their foolish and gullible ways. And oh my you have a fever.” Charlet lying down in bed said, “I know but I don’t feel sick, hey Cream I didn’t say you could crawl in my bed. Your not listening to me… get off… stop hugging me.” Kylie did find this to be quite funny though her responsibilities were needed around Home she knew Charlet needed her more right now. Kylie interrupted the two by saying, “Cream likes you Charlet and your bed is interesting to a kid as young as Cream she is six years old you know.”

Charlet agreed a spy themed hover bed with Scarlet red satin sheets that could float to anywhere she wanted in the room and cold even rise up and into a space in the ceiling in case you needed to hideout. “Tenchi tries too hard but I like that.” As the Frontier got a handle on what was going on around the world they were able to start quarantining areas where monsters were reported and pick up objects thought to once have been people. Charlet spoke with Tenchi and after lectures on moral values things returned to normal for her except one thing; a stick was brought in and given to Charlet. Charlet said she didn’t need another weapon but was told that was Shada. The stick was found and retrieved because people reported it poking them when they got to close. Charlet’s suit scanned the staff and logged the data, the stick was quite the fashion statement, it was wrapped in fishnet and on top of which were dark purple cloth and then denim in the center area of the stick. Though a stick she still had modesty it seemed.

Charlet was already testing the poking claims on a scientist, she exclaimed with excitement, “Look Tenchi the rumors are true! She does poke people but not me. The scientific method does work.” Tenchi reminded Charlet the scientific method isn’t about testing things on scientists. Shada in turn told Charlet to keep people away from her before retracting to a more manageable length. But Charlet was happy to have Shada back. She placed Shada on her back and went to class. Blitzie, Sherry, Angela, were called out of class and told information regarding the strange thing they had been reporting. When they returned to class things were pretty normal except for Charlet who began smoking, apparently her temperature issues needed more attention. So Charlet went to the doctor where she was diagnosed; as a pyrokinetic.

Charlet asked what that was and Tenchi told her as he had been suspecting she could control fire. Lord Katsuhito had arrived as he said he would and greeted Charlet but left Tenchi to handle this situation. Charlet wanted to know if Shada could be turned back, and how to shoot fireballs. Tenchi said you along with your friends Sherry, Fio, Blitzie, Rumi, and Angela have been showing the signs of being benders. So they would be trained in the traditional martial arts of their respective elements when the time came. Charlet was very disheartened to hear this, she wanted Shada back to normal now not when the time came. Since she was scheduled for agriculture class she would go with Tenchi and help with the farming.

While they were working Tenchi surprised Charlet by saying, “I’m going to Lindblum City… and your coming with me. Now mind your manners and do what I say. Speak to no one, and for goodness sake don’t touch anything.” Charlet couldn’t believe her ears she was going to Lindblum City! And she didn’t care why, she knew that Shada would be safe with her so she readied to go to town. The people there needed reassurance from Frontier that things were under control. And Charlet got to run around while business was done.

So Charlet toured the city choosing to go through the Residential District first, noting the fantasy themed design layout of the city on her map display. The roads were neo cobblestone; able to support automobiles without issue, along with the other standard road technology made by Home going on under the streets. This meant holographic signs and safety energy shields could be generated keeping people from crossing at the wrong times, as well as cars from colliding with people. The homes looked like they were right out of a movie with knights, castles, and dragons. People had emphasis placed on gardening which had only gotten more popular as time went by. So there was a nice assortment of potted plants, bushes, and shrubs, dotting the the yards of various homes; and hanging from various overhangs.

Then it was off to the major tourist spot in the Residential District, the Grand Cathedral center of the spiritual affairs of the surrounding cities. From there education on dealing with monsters and other supernatural situations were given to the populace. They were distributing monster files and readers learned how to deal with monsters as they appeared from newsletters sent out by volunteers to newsstands around the city. The church itself was considered by many one of the greatest architectural achievements, and after about one hundred photos of the Grand Cathedral later; Charlet slowly found herself heading toward the shopping center. The area was bustling with townspeople buying and selling their wares. Charlet happily partook of her expense account and started buying things that caught her eye.

But then she saw a small kitten that looked a little lost on the road, and a very impatient nobleman was being hurriedly escorted down the road by riders on horseback, and really was not interested in stopping. To make things worse small children rushed out to pick up the kitten and were now in the path of a galloping horse. Charlet ran in front of the Nobleman grabbed the kitty and caused the horse to rear up. The nobleman seeing only the children thought it was their fault and yelled, “Out of the way you wretched brats!” He proceeded to use his horse whip to lash at them, but it was caught by Charlet and pulled from his hands. Charlet defiantly said, “If rich people threw money instead of insults they’d be more popular.” The nobleman incensed returned, “How dare you! I’d ask if you knew who I was, but as your running around with vermin in the streets I’d look quite the fool. Now to the wayside before my guards have to deal with you!”

Charlet moved the children out of the way and gave them their kitten back. They thanked her before running off to play, and Charlet was able to go to the jewel shop to check out the displays. The next stop on her you was the Industrial District where Tenchi probably was by now. From the warm inviting homes of the Residential District it was a stark change. The buildings were made mostly of stone and metal, chimneys bellowed steam into the air suggesting all inside were busy at work meeting their quotas for the day. The entire design echoed utilitarian but was done in an artistic sense nonetheless there were homes and a pub here but it was for the engineers and their families mostly.

The main tourist attraction here was the Airship Dock the top engineers picked by Tenchi were responsible for creating new airship engines and ship designs outside of Home. You could look from a distance but not go inside unless authorized, which Charlet was. So forward she marched pass the gate and into the facility, though she felt like something was calling to her further away. Inside she saw what she was looking for, engineers going to and fro piecing together large machines and systems for operating airships. They were spread across the many floors in the dock and in various stages of completion. Cranes were lifting and moving the finished systems either into the ships or over to loaders that then hauled the systems into the newly finished ship hulls on the upper levels. The engines were the most important systems, and the utmost care was taken in their construction and installation into the small to extra large size class ships.

Charlet went up to the top levels and asked the head engineers if Tenchi was there. One of the engineers named Cid walked forward and said, “Hello I’ve heard of you Ms. Charlet was impressed at your win over Robin Hood she was the winner of last years Great Hunt you know.” Charlet asked if they really let wild monsters run through the streets of Lindblum or if it was an elaborate stunt. Cid responded, “Why of course we do, it’s a mark of pride for hunters to fell the most beasts and claim the title of Grand Hunter. And having seen your marksmanship I’m sure you’d do well in the contest, maybe you should consider signing up?”

Charlet having studied this man saw he was towering over the other grown ups. He had a white beard about half as long as Santa’s, blue overalls and was covered in grease and oil from working on the engines all day; which he seemed to enjoy quite a lot. The other workers had left as if on cue and the two were having a private conversation, Charlet asked who he was and then Cid told her, “Well the whole reason you were allowed up here is to speak with me, I am the Regent of Lindblum; Cid the IX and I would like to invite you to tour the Grand Castle to help protect my daughter.” Charlet was overjoyed to hear that news, hardly any one could tour the Grand Castle since so many people wanted to see it they would raffle off tickets only the winners got to take a tour. Charlet asked, ”Whats a Regent is that like a king? And I am so going to the Castle now! I wasn’t before cause you can only walk around where the airships come in to dock and a water fountain, so thank you Mr. Regent!”

Cid told her regency is similar to a King but she could speak more of this royal talking points with his daughter Princess Eiko. Charlet didn’t know how to feel about a bodyguard offer but she could speak with Tenchi about it later. For now more touring was in order and Charlet wanted to go as fast as she could to the next district… The Theater District. She had seen the Industrial Districts design had a clear charm to it but as all agreed the third district on the list was the best artistically. As Charlet walked into the district she could hear the music on the air. She saw actors performing in the streets and artists drawing or painting people or scenery, Charlet went in and didn’t want to come out, as did most girls who wandered into this thespian paradise, and this was daytime. It looked best at night with all the different theaters, stages, and clubs all lit up. Charlet would be returning at night to see the shows but something or someone had been calling to her and it only kept intensifying.

Charlet did strangely end up in front of the Residential District’s Grand Cathedral however, something had been calling no; drawing her to it. She found herself looking at a monument of a circle divided into three parts and well, decided to touch it. Besides the slight fever-like symptoms had returned again, but when she got closer to the statue they quickly went away. It glowed brightly and suddenly Charlet saw flashes of a woman pale as snow. The glowing piece of the monument then caused a beautiful red ribbon to appear; it floated to Charlet’s hands and she took it not wanting to pass up a new accessory. But unbeknownst to Charlet her friends were suddenly seeing glowing ribbons appear before them. The reason Lord Katsuhito decided to go to Home was becoming more clear; the time of the chosen ones had come at last.

When Frontier was done with the council members, Charlet showed Tenchi her new ribbon and They went to Grand Castle. Tenchi was told by Frontier Command that five girls had reported being drawn to the archives and upon touching the ancient relics ribbons had appeared and floated to them. Tenchi said all would be okay and to have them invited to the Grand Castle for the party, they could use that opportunity to announce this to the public so they were too be treated as VIPs. As Home began registering Sherry, Blitzy, and Angela as VIPs since Rumi and Fio were already; Charlet told him they were all her friends were VIPs and that was great but she didn’t know what the ribbons were for. Tenchi said she would be told later just know that its magical and don’t lose it. Hearing it was magic was all Charlet needed to know, and she made sure to place a tracer on it just to be sure.
 

Tenchi Masaki

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The tour of Grand Castle was everything Charlet hoped it would be, she got to see the famous guest rooms each with their walls, ceilings, and floors completely made with a specific precious stone. This was achieved as Tenchi explained using nanites to coat the walls at the molecular level. Of course Charlet already knew that since she read brochures about Grand Castle front and back. Tenchi decided to tell her something she didn’t know, that Ruslan was coming to the party as well, but Charlet wouldn’t be there as it was invitation only. Charlet shocked said, “That’s not fair! I have to go before some unworthy girl dances with him!” Tenchi told her the only spots left open were for those who signed up to join the Great Hunt and finished in the top four places. Charlet informed Tenchi that she would be signing up for the Great Hunt and winning then, how hard could it be after all?

Charlet headed with resolve burning in her eyes straight to the book of the Hunt. In it the names of the top Champions of the Grand Hunt were recorded. Beside it was the Hunter’s Call a book for those wishing to partake in this storied event, Charlet took the quill pen dipped it in the inkwell and signed her name. The signature space caused her name to disappear and reappear on the list of signed hunters. “Nanites are cool”, Charlet thought to herself already imagining the award ceremony and everyone screaming her name. However things were not going to be so easy as she hoped they would be, many hunters were coming from near and far to compete and all wanted the glory of being the Grand Hunter. All Charlet wanted, was to do well enough to get fourth place at least that way her sweet honey cop would be all hers.

When Charlet learned the Grand Hunt only lasts twenty to forty-five minutes however she was worried. The confidence seemed to ebb away slowly as she realized experienced hunters were in this competition and had signed up year after year. This had become the olympics of hunting so to speak, and no one was settling for second place. Charlet decided her bow and arrows would do well at mid range depending on what she fought and to quickly strike them down with her twin wakizashi because two swords are better than one. Guns weren’t allowed, unless they were single shot rifles and a whole resurgence had sprung up around selling and repairing them as a result. Charlet figured using the weapons she was experienced with was her best option. As she read the rules it said monsters were worth points the bigger the monster the more points they were worth.

As she walked out of the castle back to the Residential District, Charlet saw a shadowy figure on the roof tops. She decided it had to be Carmen and rushed to the top of the building, but the figure was gone.So she decided to let Carmen run around in the shadows because its really cool when she does that. One of her teachers; the cutest one from school was also in attendance. Adrian Seidelman had lean build, dark raven hair, glasses, and was usually found in office casual at school, and a trench coat when on business in town. He was a teacher who, like Tenchi was all about the business of educating students as the most important priority and disobedience would be dealt with promptly. Sadly for these two they found themselves the object of many girls affections which they saw as quite annoying. Girls of course didn’t care about their perceived naivety on this issue, Tenchi had a mountain sized house and enough resources to easily qualify as Prince Charming material, and Adrian was a top scientist with great fashion sense, a fast car, and personality that screamed “cool boyfriend”. He always listened to the students problems and gave great advice.

She ran over to him blushing to talk about the Great Hunt and hoped he would watch her on tv totally winning fourth place. Adrian wondered why she wanted fourth but then reminded himself the best hunters in the world were competing and felt she was showing unintentional humility on this issue. Until he heard the superficial reasoning behind it that is. Adrian shook his head and said, “You are risking your life to possibly dance with a boy you can be around anytime you want. If I could give you detention I would.” Charlet with hearts in her eyes, asked what he talking about only to be informed the monsters were going to be fighting back and injury or death was to be expected. Charlet stunned by what should have been obvious replied, “………………………….. what.”

Charlet had felt the monsters in question weren’t going to be that dangerous or big, but upon looking at the bestiary saw they were quite vicious varieties. Charlet then nervously said “Well I’ll manage with my power suit hahaha.” Only for Adrian to tell her, “Things such as the that are not allowed to be used since its whats known as cheating.” As Charlet’s world officially shrank and she went from imagining dancing with Ruslan to her funeral service, Drusera told her the combat data suggested that she was skilled enough to survive with minimal injuries. Charlet wondered since when did that happen she’d been using the suit since forever and hadn’t noticed her actual abilities improving. But she had won many kart races and the Archery championship as well in fact, the hunter fans were showing up and recognizing her as the champion. And as word spread soon everyone knew that the girl who beat last years Grand Hunt champion was competing.

Charlet of course was still scared out of her mind, but as she walked around wondering when she was going to run to Tenchi to do something, the mysterious shadowy figure she had been seeing appeared. Seeing more clearly Charlet saw it was a woman; but not carmen as the figure landed on the ground Charlet realized she was leaping from building to building with out assistance. She had an all black ensemble composed of, a PVC skintight leather bodysuit, a black fedora, long flowing cape with red on the inside and black on the outside, black high heel boots, and black finger gloves. She walked toward the area where the hunters were gathering and had a bit of trouble getting through the screaming mob of girls. That is until a panther showed up and growled girls quickly got out of the way and started to admire a woman who had such a fearsome pet. Charlet asked her if she knew Carmen Sandiego, to which the lady said, “Yes Ms. Charlet she’s a wanted fugitive and I would bring her to justice if I had the chance. I am Cybersix and I help bring down very bad people; such as your old boss.”

Charlet caught off guard pointed at Cybersix and returned, “Hey! What do you mean old boss?” Cybersix simply replied, “I’m pretty sure Maelstrom runs VILE now. Its sad when a girl lets a violent guy take over her life.” Charlet words filling her head faster than she could speak them said responded, “Shut up! Carmen is just fine and he doesn’t run anything! And other stuff I can’t tell you too, so there!” Cybersix replied, “Is that other stuff you can’t tell me really just that you don’t know what’s happening in VILE? I learned through Frontier Intelligence your friend Shada was on her way to see you, and was under orders to bring you back so what happened?” Charlet pointing with her thumb to the stick on her back answered, “Shows what you know Ms. Cybersix, Shada did show up, but the Mist turned her into this stick on my back; careful she pokes.” Cybersix bewildered said, “Oh I see, is she enjoying being a stick? And before I forget meet my brother Data Seven here.”

Charlet looked around and only saw the black panther next to her. She said Shada was fine with being a stick and asked Cybersix about it and she said it was a long story she could tell later, Charlet wanted to know about Mr. Lucas she only saw him at school and he was looking at Cybersix like they knew each other. He was in the classroom next to Mr. Adrian at the academy and was as muscular as a bodybuilder with a personality that kinda reminded Charlet of Ruslan all grown up but not as cute as Adrian. Cybersix said they had known each other since meeting in Meridiana City he came to work along with Adrian at Home 01, and she went on to keep fighting for good. Lucas agreed that was a nice time but he preferred keeping up with Cybersix wherever she went. Wheels started turning in Charlet’s head as she figured out the dynamic; a mysterious hero and her number one fan helping her out when she needed it. Charlet said Ruslan needs to be more devoted like you Lucas. The three hung out until it was almost time for the Great Hunt. Then Adrian’s friend Lucas went to get a better view.

Charlet was forced to realize the experienced hunters knew what to go after they would ignore the small fry and focus on fighting certain monsters and defeating them as fast as possible. So like them she had to hunt down the monsters worth the most points if she wanted to get an invitation. The starting area was filling up with the contenders and the final minute began to count down. Charlet readied herself by doing what Tenchi told her to do when she had nerves, inhale then count to four then exhale and count to four. The final countdown started and then it was three, two, one, GO! Charlet rushed to the rooftop using parkour and started seeing her choice of weapons advantage. Apparently a lot of the hunters decided to use their primary weapons but they were short range swords and knives mostly for packs of animals on the streets it was not going to cause problems.

However aerial monsters and larger ones roaming about could be more easily spotted from the higher vantage points. Not every one was skilled in leaping from rooftop to rooftop and they simply concentrated on enemies on the ground. They were hoping to come across big game by chance since they had no views from above. If they went up high they wouldn’t have time to get back down and fight the monster. Those with that ability of course knew the tournament was there’s to win. As Charlet ran across the buildings she would spot monsters and shoot them with her arrows, then quickly parkour down and finish them off with her sword.

Interference was not allowed, anyone who tried to kill a wounded monster only gave the points to the hunter who wounded it. though team ups would simply split the points between the hunters who felled the beast. Charlet was focusing on high point monsters that were easy to kill so she could rack up points overall and she was doing great until she rounded the corner and came across Cybersix. She was fighting a fourteen ft. four legged monster and needed help to defeat it. Charlet joined without hesitation, however the timer was winding down if they didn’t kill this monster before the buzzer it wouldn’t count and they might lose to those who were getting points off easier targets. But they committed themselves to beating it in time, Cybersix leapt into the air and landed a powerful drop kick to its neck while Charlet fired off her thunder arrows paralyzing it. Cybersix then struck with a powerful blow sending it flying back, this enraged the monster and on recovering began to get ready to charge.

The timer was almost out and it was now or never, Charlet readied a single bomb arrow and to everyone who knew hers surprise; waited. When the monster roared and started to charge forward Charlet said to herself, “Gotcha.” And let the arrow fly. It went right into its mouth and then spectacularly exploded, causing the monster to collapse and slide toward Charlet and Cybersix stopping a few feet in front of the two. Charlet looked at Cybersix and said, “That was so cool! I never got to do that before! Now all that’s left is walking slowly away from an explosion! Can you be my babysitter sometimes?” Needless to say Cybersix was intrigued by Charlet’s mental state, she was also impressed with her skill noting Tenchi had trained her well. The tournament was over and people returned to the streets as it was safe again and hailed the hunters for their accomplishments. As the points were being tallied Cybersix said Charlet could have all the points from the giant monster they slayed. So deciding to reward the actions from Charlet earlier it was no surprise that Charlet and Cybersix finished first and second respectively.

The confetti rained from the sky as Charlet was given the title of Grand Hunter though she decided to downplay her actions the people had seen her from start to finish on tv and were quite impressed by what they saw. Charlet ran to see Tenchi and Ruslan and bumped into Adrian instead. “Careful Charlet, safety first and congratulations on winning the tournament.” Charlet blushing replied, “Thank you My- I mean, Mr. Adrian! I just did what I was taught.” Adrian told Charlet Tenchi was on the roof at the observation area. Charlet hurried up to the roof of Grand Castle and saw Tenchi and Ruslan there looking at faraway locations through the telescope. Tenchi hugged Charlet and told her he was proud of her for winning the tournament. She said it was no problem, and now Ruslan got to ask her to go to the dance. Ruslan cringed at the thought of that but kept looking through the telescope, while Tenchi talked with Charlet.

Since its invitation only ferret no one asks you go to the Grand Ball unless they have an invitation to give you. You show up looking pretty and boys ask you to dance, and since you placed in the top four you get wardrobe provided if you want. There will also be special dances for the top four as well so I hope you’ve been keeping your dancing skills sharp as your blade. You know I have this is a battle of grace and poise so I’d worry more about Ruslan. Ruslan had finished looking through the telescope and decided to go eat dinner. He headed to the dining room being shuffled off to a dressing room by the staff first, which he found annoying. They put him in a suit and styled his hair until it was decided he looked quite dashing, they then ushered him to the dining room.
 

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