[b]"Sorry, but it's best for you to stay with the group. While I appreciate the courage... technically your life is more important than mine as of this moment,"[/b] said the Spartan. [b]"We know that most of you kids would rather help than be told what to do, but this isn't the time to argue. We need you alive, safe, and to follow us, alright kid?"[/b] spoke the Spartan before patting Zan on the shoulder.

[u]"You will get no argument from me, sir,"[/u] responded Zan. Then he stopped saluting and walked over to the rest of the potential pilots. Zan heard one of the Spartans say to the kid named Drake, [b]"Sorry kid, but lemme be blunt with ya, that ain't going to do shit to the Cruxi besides tickle them. We already tried those things."[/b] [b]"Hey! You're not to do anything to my children's toys! Bah! I, as his father, am to decide how to discipline them!"[/b] said Lorenzo. 

[i]'This man has some serious mental problems,'[/i] thought Zan. 

[b]"Sorry, boss, but even if they're under your care, they need discipline and learn that he isn't great if one of us can destroy it that easily. If he really wants to defend himself, I suggest he, and the other kids, use an actual gun,"[/b] said the Spartan that was talking to Drake earlier. Then the Spartan opened up his pack and quickly handed out guns that looked like the gun that the doctor had. [b]"Least now you kids wont be completely useless."[/b]

[u]"Thanks for the weapon; sir, but do you have anything bigger that I could use sir?"[/u] asked Zan, as took one of the guns. Zan looked at the gun for a little bit. Then he ejected the magizine from the weapon and looked at how much the clip held. [i]'Ten rounds, got to make sure I use them wisely,'[/i] Zan slid the clip back into place, and stuck the gun in the front of his pants, since he didn't have a holster to put the gun in. 

[b]"Stop taunting my children... you are to protect them. Anyway we best hurry before-"[/b] said the doctor, but then he got interrupted by a massive shock wave. Then a female came over the intercom and said [b]"They... are here,"[/b]

[i]'The Cruxi,'[/i] thought Zan, [i]'Those bastards.'[/i] Zan was now even closer to losing it. The only reason he hadn't lost it yet was that he hadn't seen a Cruxi. 

[b]"Well... Fuck,"[/b] said the doctor gritting his teeth. Zan could hear rockets, explosions, and massive cannon rounds in background. [b]"Well... we need to get to the Izanagi right now. Matilda, awaken."[/b] The doctor snapped his fingers and an A.I. that looked like a beautiful female appeared around him. [b]"What is it, Doctor? Ah, are these the new children I have heard you speak so much about? They all look rather... interesting."[/b] said the A.I. whose name was Matilda Zan guessed. [b]"Yes, that is them. Matilda, meet the children. Children, meet my personal A.I. Matilda. Matilda, we need to get out of here now and to the Izanagi where Boris and Airick should be at."[/b] replied the doctor. 

[i]'Who the hell is Boris and Airick?'[/i] thought Zan, [i]What the hell is the Izanagi?'[/i] 

[b]"Shouldn't be a problem sir. However... Cruxi forces have made things quite difficult. From what I can tell, the Yamaguchi is suffering heavy casualties and the Hades cannons are nearing critical levels. Not only that, sir, but there are reports of Cruxi attempting to penetrate the facility's wall from the Western Wing. The Hades Cannon on the East is reported to have a Cruxi destroyer inbound as well..." said Matilda[/b]

[i]'Shit has really hit the fan.'[/i] thought Zan.

[b]"Don't care, Matilda. We need to get the children to safety as soon as possible by meeting up with Airick and Boris. Find the safest route now,"[/b] said the doctor sounding frustrated. [b]"Will do sir." said the A.I.[/b] [b]"Sir,"[/b] said a blonde pilot that asked the doctor a good question earlier, [b]"What is our next course of action? Is there a ship we should be making our way towards?"[/b] [b]"While a destination is good to have in mind, I simply wish to get moving. Sitting here talking is going to make us sitting ducks for the Cruxi."[/b] said Ashyln. [b]"You could have fooled me," Drake replied to Ashlyn, sounding like he might be in pain. [b]"And I agree we should get moving while we still have a chance. Longer we stay here, the greater the chance of the Cruxi infiltrating the base before we can even reach are destination."[/b]

[u]"It is best to keep moving,'[/u] added Zan. [u]"As fast as the group can."[/u]

[b]"Excuse me, gentleman."[/b] said a brown haired girl to the Spartans blocking the entrance to the room everyone was in. The girl somehow muscled her way past the Spartans and slipped out of the door. She looked back at the rest of them, she continued. [b]"By your leave."[/b] The girl looked over her shoulder, she projected her voice as loudly and clearly as she could so that they could hear her. [b]"If any of you want to take matters into your own hands and are tired of sitting around waiting, then follow me. I'll lead the way. We can think and figure out a plan as we move. To remain stationary right now means certain death."[/b] 

[u]"And to go off alone means death also,"[/u] advised Zan. 

[b]"It'd be rude to let her go all on her lonesome. Let's go too. I'll get your back.",[/b] said the kid that had asked some okay questions earlier to Drake. Then he too somehow slipped through the Spartans. 

[i]'Looks like there is going to be two less pilots.'[/i] thought Zan as he turned towards his fellow potential pilots. [u]"Does anyone have any trouble walking?"[/u] announced Zan.