It's true that I have been afraid of Kyon before. Many times, actually. The sheer amount of power the boy holds without knowing it is rather intimidating, after all. But of all the times Kyon has frightened me, it has never been his fault; rather, it was the circumstances that frightened me.

But this Kyon...

Well, he just broke someone's legs. With sheer will.

Wait- since when is Kyon this direct? The Kyon that stays sarcastic no matter how serious the situation, the Kyon that mindlessly dotes on myself...

That Kyon would never do this. Was this someone else's fault? Someone hostile?

Neither Koizumi nor Nagato even attempted to stop Kyon, as they have countless times before. They allowed Kyon to go on, uncontrolled. But why?

The football team is in a panic. Some are holding down the injured boy, some pointing at Kyon with accusing fingers. Itsuki swiftly pulls out a cell phone, dials a number. Suzumiya simply stands and slowly makes her way to the boy on the ground, apparently trying to help him...

But Kyon...

For a moment, his face flashes something that can only be described as pure guilt, then his gaze falls upon Haruhi. Perhaps he thinks she caused it? At least that much is easily explained. Kyon should be able to buy a story along the lines of Haruhi-gets-mad-and-breaks-legs.

So then why does he look so unsure?

Control of the current situation can be established only after the target is neutralized. Whoever this new enemy is, they belong in some way to the Data Integration Thought Entity. A hostile faction.

Much like Asakura Ryoko.

The goal of the attack is as of yet uncertain; Kyon was not injured, and it would appear that Suzumiya was not either. Perhaps someone is trying to provoke Kyon? They should know any attempts to cause self-realization of Kyon's powers are easily diverted by Suzumiya. Unless the enemy has discovered the one weakness in our plan...

This realization causes the Data Integration Thought Entity much concern. Some factions suggest that such a possibility is slim, but may very well have become the case. Another portion of the collective consciousness (Approximately 15 of all minds) suggests that Kyon may very well be in danger now, depending on the attacker...

The probing into the attacker is nearing completion. It would appear that this being is in fact connected to the Data Integration Though Entity, yet they are severed from the collective consciousness. This fact is quite disturbing, as only one being has been severed recently...

More information. The hostile has been located. All that is left now is to discover the name of the target.

If this attacker is who the situation points to, drastic action may need to be taken.

The probing has completed. All data on target compiled. Personal name discovered.

The only known (And cataloged) being with both the motive and ability is, in fact, the culprit.

The worst-case scenario may be in effect.

Kyon appears to be rather upset about something. Though, that's rather to be expected after such an incident occurs right in front of him. After all, it isn't every day someone's legs spontaneously break right in front of your eyes. Still, with Nagato taking care of our uninvited guest there should be no problems.

So what is that look in Kyon's eyes?

It isn't fear. It isn't anger. It isn't even concern.

It looks like guilt.

But that would mean that Kyon believes himself to have done this...

His face suddenly goes pale, concern washing over him. Did I just imagine that? There's no way Kyon could have... realized. In order for that to happen, someone would have had to give him the idea...

Just who is Nagato chasing?

It would appear the manipulation of the one known as Kyon has been successful. It should be only a matter of time before the subject becomes self-aware. From there, the rest of the operation should be uninterrupted. How easy this whole situation was, just as simple as putting a thought into the fool's head...

But the escape is not. Unfortunate though it may be, it would seem Nagato is not so easily lost.

"Asakura Ryoko."

I am outclassed. I am backup. There will be no resistance.

"Your severance has not been enough. Complete dissolution of data is the next step."

Straightforward. To the point.

"Commence."

I suppose things were meant to be like this. Too bad-

The boy is taken to the hospital, and Haruhi dismisses the Brigade for the day. Koizumi tries to talk to me, but I dodge him.

I don't feel like talking to him. Especially not now.

The trip home is long, and much more tiring than normal. Though, considering what I just did...

I decline dinner for the night. There are more important things to do.

Like discovering to what extent this power goes to. And how it works.

Perhaps just thinking of something? Like how Haruhi does it? Maybe if I had a book or something...

A book appears in front of me, falling from eye level down to the ground.

Did you all seriously think I would make Kyon do something so out-of-character? Kyon would probably just knock a few teeth out before doing something like that...

Sorry to anyone who was expecting a quick update on this story. I've been having computer troubles, but even so I didn't plan on doing this one very much anyhow. Still, as long as people show interest it will get done. And now that the setup is done, how will things go?