Chapter 75 - Moving Pieces

"I once said the worst thing I could imagine was to see

Someone imprisoned for a crime

They did not commit" -BRIAN STRAND

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Federation Squad 1 Barracks

"I must be ready with an explanation. I have to say this and that and" 

"Captain," a voice says softly.

"And this and that"

"Captain!"

"Am sorry Alekzander what were you saying?"

"We've been standing outside this door for 5 minutes I believe the rest of Federation is already in there seated"

"Right," Percival closes his eyes and takes a deep breath. His eyes open and he grits his teeth as he opens the door in front of him. 

CREAK

Sets of eyes meet him as the door opens and shuts behind him. 

Allistar sits on his main chair with a giant banner of Squad 1 and the Headcaptain logo in the back. The Fire poppy flowers that are usually lined up are replaced and with seats with each captain sitting in each with there lieutenants standing by their side. Alistar is joined by a young man with short black hair, each ear having a different color pupil the left pupil blue with the right being red wearing a black coat, black pants, white undershirt, and dark red colors outlining his black coat.

"Bishop is here He is usually on missions that Alistar can't attend to," Percival says to himself. 

As he walks closer he sees two more figures near the end of the row of seats closest to Alistar.

"They're here too. Well of course we got invaded and got away it. The real question is where were they during this whole thing" Percival again thinks to himself gritting his teeth. 

"Percival please have a seat," Allistar asks him. 

Percvial walks to his seat showing a grim expression.

Javin looked at him greeting him with a head nod. 

"Waits with a grim expression man?"

Percival takes his seat not answering Kanedas question.

"It's odd of you to grit your teeth like that Captain Caldwell. Are you mad? Are you upset?" a female voice says across the room. 

Percival looks up slightly to see a cheery Captain Tenmu lying on her giant ladybug. 

 Aisaki puts her hand on her face "Captain" and with an embarrassed look. "Captain Caldwell please excuse my Captain she had a little too mu-"

"Am just speaking the facts here. You were given the task of being the lead in this mission and failed to protect. All three of you." As she points at Javin, Kaneda, and Percival one by one in a line. 

"Silence the meeting will now commence"

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Aiz Aurora Saint Academy Headmasters Room

"Headmaster Kayneth" Luna storms in. 

"Yes sir"

Trifecta Three Colt Lyon along with a girl with very light blonde hair close to white, in a ponytail, brown eyes, cross earrings, a Roman numeral 3 as a hairpiece white collar shirt, black pants, and combat boots joins him Trifecta Three  Eva Wells Along with a boy with wavy brown hair, orange eyes, and freckles on his face, wearing gloves, all black attire, with shades of gold spread throughout the attire.Trifecta Three Fox Harvey 

"A-am so sorry for the interruption"

"Luna I was just about to summon you here. You three go on and begin your mission. And please be safe"

Colt walks towards Luna." Are you alright?"

"Yes thank you Colt am doing fine just a little bruised up" Luna gripes her right arm as Colt shows a face of concern.

"Dont push yourself too hard. I know Axel and the others are missing but we'll find them" as he puts his hand on his shoulders and exits the room.

Walking with a strut " Hey Luna if you ever need someone to talk to you can talk- Argh"

 "Alright, that's enough of you for now. Come on" Eva pushes Fox out the door "Luna take care we'll be back with them just trust in your seniors" She smiles and walks off. 

"Luna when we come back maybe we-"

"SHUT UP" Ava puts his head down as the door closes. 

"Wheww. Alright, Luna how are you?

"Sorry Headmaster may I ask how are you doing?

"First time someone asked me that today. Well not so well. Still tryna to adjust to this new position. It was just placed on me." He looks at Luna with an empathetic look. "It must be hard on you as well"

"Yes," she says softly. 

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WARP

WARP

WARP

"Dammit that had some whiplash" as I lift my head up am met with a pair of eyes.

"Valerus Marina," Johanna says staring directly into my eyes. 

"You're the final piece to their puzzle. So why work for them?"

"Am not working for them!"

She stares into my eyes. "Very well"

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE

"Where the hell" Edward attempts to escape his cuffs. "Valerus Marina when I get my hands on you"

Johanna steps forward "Suspects aren't allowed to have conflict. Furthermore little to no conversation"

"Tch" Edward with a distained look as he glares at me. 

He mouths something with his mouth. Am not a professional lip reaper but I know one of those words he mouthed was something I wished to call him.

"And you are the main reason they were successful in escaping" Johanna turns her attention to a confused and dazzled young male.

"Where. My family. What did? What did I do? How did I get here?" 

"Your name is supposedly Owen from the capital city of Oriana"

"Owen but my name is-"

"Silence you will be put on trial for the crimes you have committed"

A petrified look is painted on his face he looks to be my age. 

"Come you three I want to welcome you to Zellar"