Chapter 11: Monorail Madness

                                    

                                          
Friday, 8th of May -Evening- [Dormitory's Lounge]
                          
Mitsuru: Welcome back.
                          
Mitsuru's voice greets him as soon as he enters the dorm. She and Akihiko sit on the sofa in the lounge. Minako had returned much earlier than him so he's alone now. Usually, he will just smile at his senpai and head to his room but today, he decided to sit beside her.
                          
Minato: Thank you, senpai. It's nice to be back.
                          
Mitsuru: You've been busy lately, right? I can see that.
                          
Minato: Not as busy as you, senpai. Still, it feels...weird. It's odd, really, how quiet it's been.
                          
Mitsuru: Yes, I agree.
                          
Akihiko: You're referring to the Shadows, I take it?
                          
Mitsuru: It's been a month since the attack, yet I'm certain that it won't be the last time they appear outside of Tartarus.
                          
Akihiko: True...Lately, it seems like the Lost are everywhere. So, something must be going on.
                          
All of them nod in agreement. Minato realize that both Mitsuru and Akihiko have a worried expression on their faces. That's probably because that they don't really trust their juniors' strength. Fighting the big Shadow and the normal Shadows are totally different. However, they are not weaklings anymore. They are strong enough at least survive an attack as big as the previous month. Minato stands and walk towards the window beside the main door. He stare at the almost full moon.
                          
Minato: Don't worry about it, senpai. We are ready. This is why we fought so hard at Tartarus... To defeat those Shadows.
                          
Saturday, 9th of May -Early morning- [School]
                          
Minako yawns as she step into the school. She woke up a little late this morning so she told her brother to leave without her. She joined the Library Committee and met a girl name Saori Hasegawa yesterday. Even though it was her first day, she was forced to do a lot of things, leaving her fatigued. That's the reason why she returned earlier yesterday and overslept today.
                          
Akihiko: Hey, Minako.
                          
The boxer greets her with a warm smile. Minako, as always, turn slightly red upon seeing him. She also begins talking in a slightly high-pitched voice.
                          
Minako: O-Oh! H-Hi, senpai!
                          
Akihiko: How's it going?
                          
Minako: Good, you?
                          
Akihiko: Likewise. Have you been training in Tartarus?
                          
Minako: Of course!
                          
Akihiko: Great, keep it up. It never hurt to train while you have the chance.
                          
Minako: Well, I do get scars and cuts while I'm training...so...it does hurt a little.
                          
Akihiko: *blushes* *clears throat* I-I mean---
                          
Minako: *giggles* I'm just joking, senpai. Anyway, how's your wounds?
                          
Akihiko: They will heal in no time, and then I'll be able to join you on the front line. But, don't just rely on me. 
                          
-After school- [Classroom]
                          
Minako: Glad to know there's no homework, today.
                          
She smiles at her brother. Minato seems to agree too.
                          
Minato: Let's return to the dorm. I have a bad feeling... 
                          
Minako: Yeah, me too. I wonder what's gonna happen today..?