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Chapter 1: Being Released This Summer

Italic = Inner Thoughts

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JFK International Airport

Alex was getting himself comfy on the plane before taking off on his long trip from JFK to a quick stop over in LAX before heading to Japan. Though he was somewhat unhappy with being up at 2 in the morning. Not only with having to deal with airport security but a crazy crowd of people also trying to beat the main stream crowds. It seemed like getting to the airport at an early hour to beat the crowds no longer worked.

But things weren't so bad going to and through the airport. He got up with enough time to kill, he got dressed in some urban camo cargo pants and black T-shirt and a red hoodie with a pair of steel toe dark brown Tim's strapped to his feet and a black hat on his head. The cab was cheap to the airport thanks to a promo offer in a local magazine. For once security didn't give him the third degree for all the tech he had, more or less he just walked through, thank you Pre-/ TSA. While the breakfast food sucked in the terminal, he decided to get a roast beef sandwich for breakfast. While pricy like everything else in the airport, it was Boars-Head so it was worth it. Also he was pleasantly surprised to find that Wi-Fi finally found its way on planes, score! This meant Netflix. Then there was a snafu with his seat, but he got free upgrade to first class so again, score!

So now here he was sitting on the plane while the rest of the people boarded. While this trip was mostly spontaneous and meant for pleasure, he had some thinking to do about what direction his life would take. Also how his relationship with his adopted family would go.

This would be the first time he would be meeting his adopted family in person. He saw his adopted brother Minato through video chat enough, but this would be the first time he would see his adopted mother and sister.

He sat back in his chair for a moment and remembered his early life. He could never remember his real folks and the orphanage was all he had, till he showed how smart he was. From there it was scholarship after scholarship, and a few smart investments here and there with money from part-time jobs between school, now he owned his own place and was living comfortably, to top it off, being finished with school (early) and having cash, he had the rest of his life to find what else he wanted from his life...and hopefully find a steady girlfriend. Don't wana think about that right now...

He still remembered chatting with Minato the first time years ago, helping him with math through chatting on line. After a few months, video chats and swapping some info about each other, one day Minato told him that his mom was intent on adopting him into their family, while unexpected it sounded nice. He enjoyed talking and helping his "older brother", though when he pressed him on how and why, he simply was told "Don't ask...she can be a scary person." with the how. As for the why? Apparently his mother kept an eye on him and saw how much he helped him and how well they got along so it seemed like a good idea from what Minato told him…and she hoped Alex's self-reliance would rub off on Minato. They shared a short laugh at that. While he always spoke with Minato, any messages from their "mother" were relayed through him; it felt nice to finally have a family.

For better or worse he was determined to make a good first impression with his family, and to decide whether to stay in the States and make occasional visits or move out to Japan. Hey if he was lucky he might even be able to meet another person in person from the net on this trip. The one who made it a point to see that he learned as much as he could about computers, supplemented his education and responsible for his start into nerdom. A hacker, by the name of "SexzySisss". She told him that she lived in Japan at one point and it would be cool to meet up sometime if he ever made it over. While he was grateful for all she had done for him with school and computers, he was never sure what to make of her. One moment she was his teacher and close caring friend, then once he hit 16, she was a huge flirt, and at times felt like he was talking to a girl on one of "those" web sites. And she always seemed to know where he was and what he was doing to a degree. It was probably safe to say she was stalking him through his smart phone. He just wished he could put a face to the name but he had a feeling if he asked for a pic, he'd get more than what he asked for and he'd never hear the end of it.

BZZZZZ

Alex's cell vibrated.

"Speak of the devil..." Said Alex. It was a message from SexzySisss.

"Hey! You have a safe flight, ok! A tech child like you is going have the experience of a lifetime in the capital. I'll try to work some things out so I can meet you. I think we would both enjoy seeing each other in the flesh. Maybe we could even hit a hotel and I could teach you all - sorts - of - things - handsome (wink). I'll be in touch, get some rest on the flight, you'll need it (wink)."

- SexzySisss ^ ^

"Ok now that's scary." He though. Again at the immediate time, he wasn't interested in girls. The last one, girlfriend number three, Vicky, was a crappy relationship and he had just ended that epic saga last week. But again, that is a story for another time. "But whatever happens on this trip, I'll handle it. In the meantime, it's time for sleepy."

Alex stretched, lowered his hat over his eyes and prepared to get some sleep for a few hours.

WAAAAAAAAAAA!

The sound of a crying baby could be heard moments after the planes hatch closed and the cabin pressurized.

He should have known that things were going too smoothly. And this is at least a 14 hour trip...

WAAAAAAAAAAA!

(Sigh) "It's going to be a long flight..."

Tokyo, Japan – MBI Tower - Lab Room 07

"What do I do?...Where do I go?" Akitsu asked herself. Not expecting an answer. "What purpose do I have now that I'm broken?" She grabbed the lab coat around her body if only to cover herself so some of the perverted male scientists didn't have the satisfaction to look at her body if another one happened to come by.

While her sacrifice ensured other Sekirei could be Winged, but she wondered about what of her happiness? Now the President was saying she no longer served any purpose, and she was to leave the tower this evening. She had no idea of what she was to do; no one would want her now that she was broken. She took a seat on an examination table.

"Akitsu?" A voice said from behind her. Akitsu turned her head toward the door and saw Takami Sahashi walk towards her.

"Doctor Sahashi?" Akitsu look at her curiously.

"I tried to beat some sense into that moron, but he wouldn't have it. I'm so sorry." Takami said as she took a seat next to Akitsu on the table.

"Doctor what do I do? What do I do with my life now….." Akitsu asked sadly while looking at the floor.

"I don't know Akitsu…..that is something you must answer for yourself." Takami answered solomly.

Akitsu looked even more depressed than before.

"But I'll make a call and see about finding you someplace to stay. Don't worry you won't be out on the street if I have anything to say about it." Takami told her tying to cheer her up.

"No." Akitsu said softly.

"But…" Takami started.

"No." Akitsu replied again softly.

Takami knew that convincing Akitsu otherwise wouldn't happen. She sighed and reached into her lab coat and pulled out an over-sized envelope.

"Then at least take this." Takami said while passing the envelope to Akitsu.

"What is it?" Akistu asked looked at the item in her hands.

"50,000,000*1 Yen. That should be enough to help you decide what you'll do with your life." Takami told her.

"But I…" Akistu started to speak be for Takami cut her off.

"I won't take no for an answer! I may not be allowed to give you a MBI card but I can do this much." Takami said with a raised voice. "Besides if it makes you feel better, I took it out of the moron's personal bank account." Takami continued with a smile.

Akistu put the envelope into her lab coats inner pocket. "Thank you…"

"You'll be alright Akistu, I know you will." Takami told her. Then Takami pulled her into a hug.

End Of Chapter

Notes

*1 = Almost $500,000.00 Dollars as of 4-4-2014)