Get ready-here's the thrilling conclusion to 'Mi-Na is Missing'!

The thug Hiro and GoGo had grabbed was indeed a member of KURO-KAZE…not a big shot, but if he was in San Fransokyo, he had knowledge of the kidnapping. And after spilling his guts (and emptying his bladder), he told Hiro and GoGo everything. Most crucial was the location of the safe house where the kidnappers where holed up.

While this was happening, Mi-Na had fallen asleep on the bed in her room. Therefore, she couldn't-or didn't- hear the kidnappers discussing plans. One of them said, "Whadda we do now? Her folks ain't gonna pay up…and it's only time before we're caught."

Another said, "We should just dump her in the harbor…cut our losses."

The leader then said, "We have come too far to 'cut out losses'. Perhaps we should try to recoup some of our 'losses'."

One thug said, "How so, boss?"

The leader replied, "I know a European businessman- and what one thing do we have that European businessmen don't?"

They looked at each other, and then back at the boss. The boss said, "A pretty, young, exotic girlfriend…"

The other thugs looked at each other again, and beneath their masks, they grinned. The boss said, "I'll contact my European buddy, and gauge his interest."

15 minutes later, the leader said to the other kidnappers, "It's a done deal. Reinhardt wants to pay us a good price for her. Not as much as we would have gotten from her parents…but it's better than nothing."

The kidnappers murmured, and their dispositions were a little better. The leader said, "Reinhardt will be here in 6 hours. I am going to call in additional help. I want our transition to go with no problems."

Meanwhile, at the Hamada residence, Hiro and Go Go were looking at an area map. There was an area-twenty miles from their home- that they had circled. Hiro said, "That KURO-KAZE thug gave some rather vague directions to that safe house."

Go Go replied, "Yeah. But since we don't really have too much else to go on…how about we do some surveillance?"

Hiro said, "Sounds like a good idea." The phone then rang, and Hiro answered it. He spoke, "Hello?"

The voice on the other end spoke, and disconnected the call. Hiro turned to Go Go, and said, "Go…we need to make our move, and soon."

Go Go replied, "Why?"

Hiro said, "I just got news from a friend overseas- and he gave me news that made my blood chill. I'll debrief you."

As they headed out, Go Go said, "So KURO-KAXE is going to sell our girl to a European slaver? Because we refused their ransom?"

Hiro replied, "Yeah. You see who it is." And on the screen on Go Go's bike, appeared the face of a stern looking man. Go Go read the name- Reinhardt Zeigler. Go Go read his file- and said, "So…he's an arms dealer, cyber-terrorist, drug peddler…and dabbles in the flesh market."

Hiro replied, "Yeah…and Mi-Na might be the kind of girl he'd like. She's an Asian beauty…and there's not too many of those in Europe. He might try to sell her to someone else…or keep her himself."

Hiro heard a beep from his bike's monitor. He said, "I think my drone has found something. I'll patch it into our monitors." And then-on the HUD, there was a shot of a house. And around the house was 2 black vans. Hiro said, "Looks like they got some company for us."

Go Go replied, "Too bad they didn't get more…I hope they remembered my promise…"

Mi-Na was now standing in the safe house's main room- and she had her hands manacled behind her back. There was a brace around her neck, and the brace was attached to a chain held by one of the kidnappers. Also in this room was an additional 8 KURO-KAZE gang members.

As this was happening, Hiro and Go Go approached the house. As they staked out the residence, another black sedan pulled up. The door opened, and out came Reinhardt-the same stern expression. The front door opened, and the leader of the kidnappers welcomed Reinhardt into the safe house.

Hiro looked at Go Go, and nodded. She returned the look, and nodded in return. They then headed towards the house, preparing themselves for war…

…while at the same time, Reinhardt was appraising Mi-Na's value. He said, "I'd like to take a…more detailed look at my purchase."

The leader, holding a briefcase, replied, "Sure. Help yourself."

Reinhardt came up to Mi-Na, and gripped her chin. He asked, "How old are you?"

Mi-Na looked at Reinhardt, but didn't reply. Reinhardt turned her to face him, and in a lower tone, half spoke, half growled, "How…old…are…you?"

Mi-Na replied, "I'm…16."

Reinhardt said, "Ahh…a delightful age…when are you blossoming into your womanhood…do you still have your purity?"

Mi-Na replied, "Purity? What do you…oh…yes."

Reinhardt said, "I heard that you had a boyfriend…and a girl of your age may have already given it to him…but since you still have yours…it makes you even more valuable."

Mi-Na then said, "More valuable…for what?"

Reinhardt replied, "I have several friends…who are in the market for a young, exotic…chaste Asian beauty."

As Reinhardt was enjoying his 'appraisal', one of the KURO-KAZE gangsters ran in, and said, "Boss- we got company! It's Hiro, and Go Go!"

The boss laughed, and replied, "And? It's two of them, and all of us! Get 'em!"

The door opened, and the gangsters poured out of the house. Hiro and Go Go stood there, ready to fight. Hiro said, "So, I'll take the bunch on the left, and you got the right?"

Go Go didn't answer- insteasd, she walked towards the gang, then leapt into the air, and spun. When she landed, she threw the mag-lev discs towards the gangsters. And like pinball, the discs struck the gangsters, knocking them out. Hiro looked at his wife's handiwork, and said, "Couldn't leave me one, huh?"

At that, Reinhardt, the boss, and Mi-Na came out the house. Go Go said, "You want one? Help yourself."

Hiro smiled, and replied, "Thanks, babe." He walked towards the criminals holding his daughter, and said, "Alright…here we are."

The boss said, "Mr. Hamada…I do apologize…but I've gotten a better offer. So Mi-Na is now property of Mr. Zeigler."

Hiro said, "Mi-Na is my daughter…not someone's property. So...here's how it's going down. You two…as well as the rest of your friends…are going to jail…and my family is going home."

The boss and Reinhardt laughed- and Hiro pressed a button on his wrist panel. And one of the cars began to disassemble- for it was composed of Hiro's many microbots. And those microbots then began to surround Hiro.

He then used the microbots to grab Reinhardt, and slammed him into his car. Hiro then turned towards the boss, and grabbed him in a grip with the bots. Hiro then pulled him towards him, and said, "You should have taken me up on my offer…"

Hiro then had the bots restrain the boss. He turned to Go Go, and they headed towards Mi-Na. Go Go said, "Hold on, baby." She used her mag-lev disc to cut the manacles.

Mi-Na then embraced her parents, sobbing as they came together for a family hug. Hiro softly cooed, and said, "It's OK…you're safe now."

It was nearly an hour later when the authorities arrived and took the KURO-KAZE gangsters away. Reinhardt Zeigler was also taken away. And Mi-Na was taken to a hospital for overnight observance-with protection, of course.

The next day, while Mi-Na was recovering at home, she got a special visitor- Go Go announced, "Mi-Na…look who it is!"

Mi-Na turned towards the door, and saw Steven-her boyfriend. She got up, and they shared an embrace. Mi-Na then said, "Oh, Steven! Your arm!"

He chuckled, and replied, "My arm? That's small…I was so worried for you…"

Mi-Na said, "That's so sweet…"

Steven said, "My arm will heal…and I can get another car…but there's only one you, MI-Na."

As they bonded after Mi-Na's experience, Hiro and Go Go watched from the kitchen-content that they rescued Mi-Na, as well as displaying why messing with the daughter of a genius is a monumentally suicidal plan…

And that is all for the 'Mi-Na is missing' story! Liked it? Hated it? Let me know!

Also, for those of you following 'Backlash'- I am considering a flashback chapter focusing on Drake the Dragon-Knight. Interested? Let me know!

Until the next time!