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Spoiler Note: Reveals ending (what happens to Ogami) of Sakura Taisen 3.

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Kayama stood at attention, waiting for General Yoneda to acknowledge his presence.

"What is the latest surveillance report?"

"Your hunch was right as usual. There still exists a faction in the armed forces that is, even at this very moment, making preparations to eliminate the Teikokukagekidan Hanagumi." Kayama placed the manila folder on the edge of the desk closest to him. "The details of the Tsukigumi surveillance for the past week is in this."

Yoneda swiveled his chair to face the Tsukigumi Commander. "If your reports are accurate, then we are in grave danger."

Kayama nodded. "My spies have confirmed that the faction has successfully revived enemies previously defeated by the Hanagumi. We still don't know which ones yet."

Yoneda leaned on the desk with his elbows. He steepled his fingers in front of him. "How long before they are in position to attack?"

"If we base this on Aoi Satan's revival, we have about a month and a half before they can make their move."

"What is the Tsukigumi Commander's recommended course of action?"

Kayama ran his fingers through his hair, as was his habit. He knew before coming to see General Yoneda that he would be asked this question. He had sat down with the rest of the Tsukigumi to discuss possible counter measures and they all arrived at one conclusion:

"We must inform the Paris base of the latest developments and have Lieutenant Ogami transferred back immediately. Instead of waiting for the faction to make the first move, I think the Hanagumi should take the offensive and attack before they can completely revive them."

Yoneda sighed. "Is there no rest from the fighting? Must we contend with both humans and demons alike?"

He reached over to grab the bottle of sake and poured himself a cupful. He offered one to Kayama. "I assume that preparations have been made? I'll contact the Paris base as soon as this meeting is through."

Kayama nodded. "Yes, sir."

General Yoneda watched Kayama stealthily climb down from the window. Another battle. Outside his door, he could hear the feminine giggles of the inhabitants of the Teigeki. Won't my daughters ever know peace?

He returned to his desk, switched on his Kinematron and dialed the Paris number.

"This is Grand Mer. General Yoneda?"

"How is Paris?"

"Safe. Thanks to the Paris Hanagumi. Your Lieutenant Ogami Ichiro is an excellent leader."

"It seems that we will need him back in Teito soon. There is trouble brewing and we want to suppress it before it worsens."

"I understand. I'll inform him as soon as I can."

"I'll send the transfer orders tomorrow morning. If the message machine that Kohran developed works, the message will arrive there instantly."

"Oh? So that's what she installed in my office. Very well, I shall expect your message tomorrow."

Yoneda turned off the Kinematron. He opened the folder that Kayama left on his desk. In it was a detailed report of the activities of the armed forces faction. He looked at the list of names of the people involved in the latest plot. The last page of the file was the transfer order. Yoneda signed and affixed his seal on the sheet of paper. Well, it seems you're coming back sooner than you imagined, Ogami Ichiro.

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You would have found out by now that you are being transferred back to Teito. I hope that you have learned a great deal from your brief stay in Paris. Leave as soon as you are ready.

Teito and the Hanagumi are waiting for you.

General Yoneda.

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1. In the 2^nd OAV, General Yoneda refers to the Hanagumi as his daughters.

1. Sawa, who is also currently writing a Sakura Taisen fanfic, helped me proofread my story.
2. I would also like to thank Kayama who translated the first two games and is currently translating the third for his excellent translations. It is because of his translations that I started playing the game and loving this series.
3. Thanks to Sega and Red Company for developing such a great game and for following it up with equally great OAVs and TV Series. (I hope they make more.)

I've added additional author's notes because I've noticed that I wasn't able to explain a lot of matters mentioned in my fic. This is thanks to Lord Breetai and his comments.