March 3rd, Rio Grande City Airport

Passengers of Flight 02161917….Welcome to Rio Grande City

It’s early morning...

A man with a large coat and a formal hat comes out of the plane, he has white hair and wrinkles on his face with an eyepatch on his left eye. He walks down the aisle as he approaches the exit. Walking in front of him is a beautiful woman with Red-hair.

The woman has a long black dress with an elegant coat. The woman drops her sunglasses accidently.

“Excuse me, ma’am...you dropped these…” The man gives her the sunglasses. The woman smiles and says:

“Thank you, what a gentleman…”

“Well, the old Sundace never misses on a beautiful woman...take care…” Sundance smiles and begins to leave. The woman chuckles and thinks:

“So, the famous bounty hunter, Sundance “Coyote” Bill is here in Rio Grande City...something might be happening today…”

The woman walks towards a taxi and says; “To the International Bridge please…”

“Yes ma’am…”

As she heads to the bridge, she makes a phone call; “It’s me, Allan...I have arrived successfully...I am headed to see Kasumi…”

“Excellent, I wish you good luck...Heidi…”

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Sun City...Later that Night…

It’s been almost a week since the encounter...and things...have been awkward...Alejandro has been very distant and cold to everyone around him...he hasn’t been staying in his apartment...and Kasumi, fell into depression. She asked for her vacation and was locked up in her apartment for days…

The night has fallen...in Rio Grande City, an invasion of Sombras began...meanwhile, Kasumi….

“Mmm...this Chocolate ice cream sure is delicious…” Kasumi enjoys eating her ice cream as she watches a television show. She is wearing a large white shirt and sweats, and has chocolate on her face. -BOOOOMMM- The ground shakes causing Kasumi to look at the ceiling:

“Man, sure it is noisy outside…”

(RRRIINNNGGGG)

Kasumi’s phone rings, she answers it; “Hello?”

“Kasumi-Senpai, we are in trouble, a Giant Sombra appears in the city and is heading to destroy it...plus hundreds of Sombras attacking the city...I need backup…”

Kasumi sighs with her eyes closed; “I’m sorry Flor, but for the moment we can’t go to Rio Grande City...remember that we don’t have the authority to be there...plus the others are not at their 100%”

“Senpai, I know that everyone feels somber for what happened to Mr. Jairo but still, the city needs Yggdrasil…”

-TCH- “How bothersome…” Kasumi scratches her head; “Flor...please...just escape while you can...you are no match for those Sombras, you don’t have an Esper Suit...Flor please try to stay safe…”

“...” Flor stays quiet. Kasumi continues to speak; “Flor...just come to Sun City...and trust the Ministry of San Juan...remember that we have an Alliance with them...trust...in Uriel…”

Kasumi hangs up, Flor sighs with her eyes closed thinking; “I guess what happened to Jairo really affected them...but I won’t back down, I must help them...I am a proud member of Yggdrasil...plus I still don’t trust that Uriel fellow…”

Flor walks towards her closet and opens a secret vault; “I will do what I must…”

Flor decided to confront the invasion with her weapons…(If you want to know more, please read Volume 4)

“Of all the times, an Invasion...what the hell is happening in Rio Grande City…” Kasumi thinks as she looks at her T.V.; “Well, that city is not from my jurisdiction so…”

(KNOCK KNOCK)

“Who might that be? Is it the pizza man?” Kasumi stands up and heads to the door, she begins to open it as she says; “You sure took too long to get....” Kasumi is paralyzed as she sees a beautiful red-haired woman standing at her door; “My, oh my, Kasumi, you are a mess…”

Kasumi immediately shuts the door; “No...no...that wasn’t her...it can’t be…” -PPPUUUMMM- The woman forces the door to open by kicking it. Kasumi flies to the wall, the woman slowly walks towards her with a fake smile; “You dare close the door in my face? Well now, I think I might punish you…”

Kasumi immediately bows her head; “I’m truly sorry...Heidi-san…”

Heidi Muller (Age 28) is a beautiful red-haired German woman with white skin. She has a well-developed body, and average height. She is the vice-director of the American branch of Yggdrasil. She is also Allan Carter’s wife.

“Look at you...you’re a mess…” Heidi closes the door and looks around; “Is this how a member of the proud Miyazono family behaves?” Kasumi shakes as she tries to come up with an excuse; “Well...I...I…”

Heidi sighs and goes to the window, then opens up the curtains in order to let the last light of twilight enter the room. The sun is about to set. Heidi turns around and says:

“I heard information about a Sombra invasion occuring in Rio Grande City...I thought I would see you preparing to go help them…”

“...”Kasumi doesn’t say anything, she looks down with tears in her eyes. She begins to tremble as she says; “I can’t go...I’m far too weak...because of me...one of my teammates...one of my friends died...I just can’t take it anymore…”

“I’m sorry about what happened to Jairo, he was a good friend, however, reality is cruel...he knew what he was getting himself into when he accepted to come here...it’s not your fault…”

“OF COURSE IT IS...I AM THE LEADER! AN YET...AND YET…” Kasumi begins to cry out of grief; “I’m such a failure...my father was right....my brother always told me that...I guess they're right…” Kasumi puts herself into a crying position in which the knees are at the height of the head. She lowers herself crying in a corner.

Heidi sighs, she walks to her side and sits next to her; “There...there...my little pheasant…” Kasumi lifts her head, Heidi sits next to her and hugs her; “It’s okay to cry...you’ve been through a lot for such a short age. You’ve lost your mother, your teacher and now one of your subordinates...I don’t blame you if you cry...however, do you think Jairo would be happy if he saw you crying?”

Kasumi cries as she replies; “No...he always told me that I wasn’t pretty if I cried…”

“That’s right...Kasumi, it’s okay to feel down, however, Allan and I believe in you and that’s why we were the ones who recommended you to come here, so you could escape from your father and brother’s mistreatment…”

“I know, and I am grateful to both of you…but...but…” Heidi holds her tighter as Kasumi cries her heart out.

After a while, Kasumi managed to calm herself. She looks like it’s completely night out. She stands up and begins to walk to the window. Heidi notices and asks; “Are you feeling better?”

“Yes...I am...sorry for seeing me weak…”

“Not to worry, I decided to be your big sister, you can always count on me…”

“Thank you…” Kasumi smiles, Heidi chuckles; “You look beautiful when you smile…” Suddenly, they hear a voice in the television:

CIUDAD BAJO ATAQUE!!! (CITY UNDER ATTACK)

“We are leaving in the helicopter as we see thousands of black creatures invading the city...they are attacking and killing people at high speed...we warned the people to take shelter and to not go outside...I repeat...do not go outside...wait...what is that?”

The cameraman shifts it’s attention to the giant Sombra who is heading their way.

“It’s a giant monster...I repeat a giant monster is heading our way...every we must...KYAAHHHH”

(BBBBOOOOMMM)

The Giant Sombra destroys the helicopter with a swing of its arm. Kasumi looks with her eyes closed and says:

“I must go and help them…”

“No...I’m afraid the way you are now, you won’t be able to help…”

“But what about you? You’re a Zo…”

“I’m sorry, I can’t…” Heidi replies feeling angry. Kasumi chuckles; “I guess we must wait for the new right?”

“Aren’t you worried?”

“I am...but, I know everything will be okay...because “he” is going to defend the city…” Kasumi thinks of Uriel. Heidi chuckles; “El Charro Negro huh...I can’t wait to meet him in person…”

Kasumi and Heidi awaited Flor's report...the report came in the morning where she explained in detail what happened...she also explained about Uriel’s actions…

“Thank you for your report Flor and thank God you are okay...please...forgive me for not going to help you…”

“No need to apologize, commander, I did my best to protect the city...plus...I met someone...but I will tell you later on...Flor Gutierrez...out…” Flor hangs up, Kasumi sighs out of relief:

“I knew everything would be okay…”

“That Uriel stole your heart ehh…” Heidi chuckles, Kasumi immediately panics; “WHAT NO...IT’S NOT LIKE THAT...IT’S”

“Kasumi, you can’t fool me...I know you all too well…”

“Is it that obvious?”

“A little, you sigh every time he is mentioned…”

“Well...you know, I guess...but that’s not the issue now...right now, I must concentrate on a counter attack, because M.I.S.T can arrive any day now…”

“Kasumi you’re always so forward…” Heidi chuckles, she sits on the table:

“I came here to support you, however, I will not interfere directly okay...for now, let’s come up with a strategy…”

“Right…”