(Seen from Misaka's perspective)

Misaka stared into the thin air, with a pretty sad looking emotion on her face. She was still thinking about everything Touma had said. Listen Misaka… I know you have every right to blame yourself for what happened, but there are people all around you who've already forgiven you… no, people who never even blamed you for it in he first place… Yeah right, I know that's a lie too. They don't fear me… yet still, they're angry about me smashing everything, Misaka thought, clenching her fists. Suddenly, something happened. Pictures flashed before her eyes… A lady with blonde hair… A guy with glasses… A little brown haired girl, who looked awfully familiar for some reason. Misaka blinked and shook her head, trying to get those images out of her head. What's up with that? I've had these weird visions lately… and that's not all… they begin to feel more and more real… i begin to understand what all i see is, yet I don't understand what that means, Misaka thought, as the images finally disappeared and everything began to look normal again. She was currently sitting, but then laid back down.

She looked at the door. She knew there was two Anti-skill officers standing in front of it... guarding her. She looked at her wrapped up hands. It didn't hurt anymore… the burn marks were probably already healing, but Misaka knew there was another reason they were still keeping her in the hospital. Like Shokuhou had said, there was no telling what had happened to her ability after the experiment. However, after the experiment, she had felt all her senses increase. She felt like she could suddenly hear a lot more, and her vision seemed sharper than normally. She knew something was going on beyond the walls of her hospital room, but she had no idea what. Suddenly, the door to her hospital room opened. A certain gekota face doctor came in. Misaka looked at him. Well… are you feeling any better? He asked. Misaka looked at him, though not looking him in the eyes. Yeah… it doesn't hurt anymore, Misaka answered. Heaven canceller looked at her. That's good to hear. At this speed, you might already be able to get discharged at the end of next week, he said. There was silence for a couple of seconds. Misaka still didn't look up at him. Misaka knew he still wasn't satisfied. He knew about her mental state as well…

She finally looked up at him, and looked him directly into the eyes. At that exact moment, something happened. Misaka felt time slow down, and then… she heard voices, and saw Images: Doctor! One of the patients are missing! A nurse yelled. Misaka saw him enter a destroyed room, as she heard one of his thought. Her, huh… that little girl's still not out of trouble… poor her… I can't believe anybody would actually do such a thing… ! . Jenny!? Misaka thought, as time got normal again. Now Misaka saw her doctors normal eyes again. And really, not even a second had passed. She looked away again. Heaven canceller closed his eyes and turned around, as he left. Misaka was left speechless. What… was that? Misaka thought. Another vision? No, it triggered as soon as i looked him in the eyes… more than that, i actually understood what happened… Misaka thought clenching her teeth. So Aiko's back up, huh? She said, looking out of the window. The sun was just about to down, and made an orange and very bright shine through the windows in her small room. But what does all of this mean? Why would Aiko kidnap Jenny again? Seriously, that girls gets herself into trouble way to much, Misaka thought, clenching her fists.

Suddenly, Misaka heard another voice in her head. Finally figured it out? The familiar voice said. !. It's you again! Misaka yelled, looking around, even though she knew he voice spoke to her via telepathy. You were he one who helped me back in the experiment, Misaka said. That is correct. I have been watching you for some time now… and it's time you finally get to know what's really going on, the voice said. Misaka was confused, and didn't answer. Want to know more? Then come to these exact locations in an hour, the voice said. Then there was silence. Misaka blinked a couple times, trying to understand what the voice had just said. Suddenly, another picture popped up in front of her vision. A building… Probably one of the highest in the city….. Misaka blinked, and then the picture was gone again. She was about to question what she had just seen, but then remembered what the voice had said: Come to these exact locations in an hour. That's right… Misaka thought looking out of he window. She then clenched her fists. Alright... then it's decided… Misaka thought, laying back down, looking up at the clock.

(Seen from a certain evil scientist's perspective)

Aiko was currently sitting in the exact same lair, where all of his evil plans had been created. The was currently looking at his newest creation. It looked like a plate with some blue gue in the middle. For once, his facial expression seemed surprisingly normal. He was staring at his creation. The testing of it had went well… though, that isn't what he was currently thinking of. Suddenly, he put the plate back on his table and walked over to a very big computer looking thing. This exact same computer had been the one which had helped Aiko do many bad things… but most importantly… it was connected currently connected to some people's brains, making sure there wasn't any change in their brain pattern. AIko walked over and stood in front of it, just staring at it for a couple seconds. Then, he began to type something on the futuristic keyboard. A second later, a certain building popped op in he big screen… a building, which was also considered he heart of Academy city. The building was currently glowing, because it was night, though what made that building special, was the fact that it did not have any windows or doors. Tch, Aiko then said, clenching his teeth. Damn that Aleister… I'll have to act faster than I'd like because of you… Aiko said, turning around again. Well… i guess it can't be helped, he thought, sighing.

(An hour later)

Misaka was standing up in her dark hospital room, pulling her Tokiwadai uniform over her head. She walked over to the window, and looked down at he dark streets. There was still a lot of cars and people wandering around on the streets. Alright then… Misaka thought opening her window, and crawling up on he edge of it. She took one last look at the city before she set off and jumped. As soon as she was about five meters from hitting the ground, she used her magnitizem to slow down enough to just land on her feet. She looked out, making sure nobody had noticed her, which to her surprise, nobody had. Misaka clenched her fists, before she began to run. Nobody seemed to notice her, even though almost everybody in the city had witnessed the experiment… it really was as if everybody had already forgotten. Misaka kind of felt he same way… of course, details about the experiment was blurry, because she had been controlled most of time, yet still she had this strange feeling that there was something important she had forgotten. She thought back to what she had seen through Heaven cancellers memories:

Her, huh… that little girl's still not out of trouble… poor her… I can't believe anybody would actually do such a thing… Jenny's been kidnapped again by Aiko. That much I know… but why? What's Aiko up to this time? Misaka thought, running a little faster. About ten minutes later, she was standing in front of he exact same building she had seen in her vision. Alright… she thought entering. The 24th floor… that's where I'm gonna meet whoever helped me that day, Misaka thought, clenching her fists as she entered the elevator. She was silent as the elevator made its way to the 24th floor. After only 10 seconds, the elevator arrived at its destination. Misaka stepped out of he elevator, and entered what looked like a dark office. The ground was covered in carpet, however there was no furniture in the room. Moonlight was shining through he big windows in the front, revealing a figure standing with it's back towards Misaka. She slowly walked closer to him, realising it was a man. She however still didn't say anything, and stopped right as there was about 5 meters between them. There was silence for a couple seconds, as Misaka stared at the figure. Then, suddenly he spoke: I'm glad to see you made here safe…. Mikoto, the man said. ? . Mikoto? Why would he call me that? Misaka thought. Normally whenever people I don't know try to talk to me, they use my scientific name… actually, now that i think about it, the only people calling me by my real name is my friends, Misaka thought.

Who are you? She asked, slightly harsh. The man finally turned around and looked at her. Now Misaka could see his face. He had slick back hair, a beard and wore a red suit. As she saw him, something in her memories triggered. Hold on… why do I get he feeling I've seen him somewhere before? Misaka thought. He looked her into he eyes before speaking again. I'm sorry I haven't introduced myself yet… my name is Tabigake Misaka, he said, giving of a kind smile. ! . Misaka stared at him. Tabigake… Misaka… but that means: You're my dad? She asked, almost unable to get the words out. Tabigake smiled as an answer. Misaka clenched her fists, trying not to cry. But why? What the heck are you doing here!? Misaka yelled, as small tears appeared in her eyes. Tabigake closed his eyes. Well… to tell you the truth, I'm actually just doing my job, he said. Misaka serious at him. Tabigake noticed and sighed. Guess Misuzu didn't explain anything to you, he said, walking closer to his daughter. Well, I'm here for two reasons actually… he said, beginning to sound serious. And what might those two reasons be? Misaka asked harshly. Tabigake didn't answer right away, making Misaka impatient.

However, right as she was about to complain, Tabigake spoke. As I just said, I'm here on a job… but I guess you'd want a better explanation than that, Tabigake said, looking at Misaka who was glaring at him as an answer. He sighed as he turned around again. It's the city's governing board that's hired me. They've also told me about what happened in the experiment, which of course made me concerned about you. I took the job to hear the details, but it turned out this job was way more complex then any other job I've ever taken before, Tabigake said closing his eyes. There was a couple seconds of silence. I'm guessing you don't know about "The system?" Tabigake said, looking at his daughter again. Misaka looked more serious at him. I came here to get answers because I have no idea what Aiko's up too, she answered. Tabigake looked away again. Well… to say it simply, He system has already infiltrated all of Academy city, and is currently using every single electrical device to keep an eye on everybody in the city, Tabigake said.

So what? It's some kind of program? Misaka asked. Tabigake didn't answer right away. I suppose you could call it that…. he said. There was again silence for a little while before Tabigake continued: Just the fact that Aiko posses such a thing as that, makes him a big threat to the city. Originally, my task was to find out more information about The system…. but then…. things happened, Tabigake said closing his fists. Misaka still didn't take her eyes off of him. What might those "things" be? She asked. There was silence again, which was about to really piss Misaka off. Come on! I thought you were here to tell me what Aiko's planned! If you won't tell me, I'll just find out myself! Misaka yelled, about to lose her patience. She waited a couple seconds before saying anymore. But then, right as she was about to say something again, Tabigake spoke: Tell me Mikoto, do you know what happened to Ahmya four years ago? He asked. Ahmya? ! . Hold on, you mean Jenny's sister? She asked, sounding more calm. That's right. Aiko experiment killed her, that much you know… However, as crazy as it sounds, Ahmya Isn't totally dead, Tabigake said. ! . Misaka stared surprised at him. What do you mean, " she isn't totally dead?" Misaka asked. How can she be dead, yet still alive? Tabigake looked at her.

Well… her body was completely destroyed… however, Aiko's managed to find a way to keep her mind alive, and have created an artificial body for her, Tabigake said. ! . That's crazy! Besides, there's no way something like that could actually work! Once you're dead you're dead! Misaka said. Is that really true? Tabigake asked. ? . Misaka was confused. Think of your sisters for example. Their minds are all linked together over the Misaka network. 10.031 sisters died, however, all of their memories were saved across he network. This is only possible, because their minds still exist even after their bodies are destroyed. That's how it is for all espers, so why would it be any different for Ahmya? He asked, looking her directly into the eyes. ! . I get what he means… but still, doing something like that is crazy, Misaka thought. So what's this got to do with Aiko's plan? She asked, clenching her fists. Tabigake looked away from her, and looked back out of he window at the dark city. You see… The systems actually a gathering of 12 people with the same fate as Ahmya... ! . Misaka stared at him. I get it… after a person would die and then be resurrected, their minds would be stronger than ever! Which would also result in the amount of AIM field they constantly produce would magnificently stronger than any normal esper, and probably also a level 5s, Misaka thought.

Tabigake then continued his explanation: That is the system… he's hacked his way into all the electrical devices with their help, and is using them as surveillance cameras, Tabigake said. Misaka kept her fists clenched together. And what does he plan to do with them? I don't imagine he would just be everyone's creepy stalker the rest of his life, Misaka said, still sounding pretty harsh. Tabigake still didn't turn around. No… you're absolutely right. As a matter of fact, Aiko's plan is gonna affect the entire world, is something not done, Tabigake said. You see… that's where those two girls come in, the said. Two girls? Misaka asked. Who is the talking about? Misaka thought. Tabigake sighed again. You might know a what happened to Jenny because your powers are linked together… but do you know all of your sister including Last orders lives are in danger? He said. ! . Hold on! You don't mean? Misaka asked. Yes, that' correct. Last order was he other person who was abducted from he hospital, he said.

What does the plan to do? Why would he involve them!? Misaka yelled as small sparks began to appear around her. Tabigake Noticed, but didn't say anything about the sparks. You see… you know Last order is the control tower over the Misaka network, and that she is able to send out messages to every single sister any time she wish. Of course this can also work vertically, so all the other sisters can also send messages to her. After all the sisters were spread all around the world, the misaka networks, which is made out of AIM fields made a network of AIM covering the entire world. The system is able to constantly create AIM fields powerful enough to do major damage since nobody's there to control them. Jenny's ability to manipulate he human senses, and the brain's electrical signals is just what he needs to enter the Misaka network without having to go through the trouble of hacking his way into it. After that, all the has to do is to use Last order as an emitter, and then send all the AIM fields across the Misaka network, to all the sisters across the globe, Tabigake said. ! . Misaka knew very well what that meant. I'm sure you've already experienced the power of an espers AIM fields going out of control…. your friend Haraway was the reason to that if i remember correctly. Just the AIM fields of a level 2 made that much destruction, so imagine the damage 12 people with AIM fields stronger than a level 5s could produce to the outside world, who know nothing of AIM fields in he fist place, Tabigake said.

! . Misaka stared at him, remembering the poulter gheist incident a little while ago. It really had caused a lot of destruction, and lots of people had gotten hurt because of the AIM fields going out of control. There was no question that a lot more people would get hurt in the outside world where they didn't have their own AIM fields to defend themselves with… it could even lead to deaths of thousands of people… including all of her remaining sisters. Whenever he immense amount of AIM fields would reach them, their minds wouldn't be able to calculate fast enough to reject all of the AIM fields. And then… the same thing that happened to Ahmya and everybody else in the system would happen to all of her sisters…! . Hold on… if Aiko's planning to send such strong AIM fields across the Misaka network, won't Last order die before they even get through to the other sisters? Misaka asked. Tabigake hadn't moved for a lot of time, and still didn't as he answered her: Yes. As I expected you'd realise that much by yourself…. It's true. Since Last order isn't even an esper, her mind wouldn't be able to handle the immense amount of AIM fields. Therefore… Aiko needs a filter to measure the AIM fields, so Last order's brain doesn't need to think about measuring them.

There was silence again. Tabigake seemed like there was something the desperately wanted to say. His voice sounded different, almost… worried as he spoke again. There is a reason Aiko hasn't already begun his plan…. there is still something he has to do, Tabigake said, finally turning around and looking at Misaka again. Misaka looked surprised at him when she saw his face. He looked even more worried than his voice sounded. His before confident smile was gone, and his eyes looked at his daughter with a fatherly look in them. You see… Currently, there are only 12 people in the system. But, in order for his plan to work, he'll need at least one more person before the AIM fields will be strong enough… then again, only people with very strong or special AIM fields can actually be used. Then after the experiment, he realised something… the last person needed in his experiment… is you, Mikoto, Tabigake said.