49 Chapter 48: Abilities

Having stashed her stuff in her room on the Suzuki Estate, Sonoko checks out her equipment. Taking a Guarana-Coffe tablet to counteract her sleepiness, she dresses, she is ready to kill her by now the fourth target.

Takeshi Sumitomo, young master, and heir of the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group. From what Sonoko was able to learn about the man, beyond his perverse fondness of seeing a woman get raped by large objects, is that he is her best-protected target jet.

Wearing only her green army pants, a white tank top, and combat boots, not much remains of the label obsessive and naive high school girl of the past. Placing the HK417 and MP7 locked and loaded on her back, Sonoko puts on the gun holster containing a bunch of magazines on her left and her Colt 1911 on her right.

Dressed like this she is already battle ready. Checking out the floor plan of the office space the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group are is occupying in the Chater House. Having checked out the place just yesterday before taking out her third target, Sonoko has made sure, that her target would be in the office today.

Drawing the HK417 from her back, she teleports onto the rooftop of the building opposite the Chater House from where she has the perfect view into Takashi Sumitomos office. Placing the rifle's bipod on the railing preventing people from falling over the edge, Sonoko looks through the scope. Spotting her target sitting at the table, his back to the open window. Having learned her abilities weakness of being unable to teleport when not moving the hard way, she rethinks her plan one last time before aiming.

Concluding, that her plan covers all the basics and covers up her weakness, Sonoko takes a deep breath before holding it. Pulling the trigger the armor-piercing bullet is sent on its way. As expected the bullet is stopped by the buildings bulletproof window behind Sumitomo.

Seeing the heir through the scope jump up in fright, the moment he finds the bullet stuck in the window and the room get filled with bodyguards, Sonoko can't keep a smirk from appearing on her face. Placing the rifle on her back, she simultaneously retrieves her MP, while climbing over the railing. Taking a last look at the now empty office, while putting on her Oni-mask, she simply jumps off the building, triggering her ability mid-fall.

Teleporting right into the corridor connecting Takeshis office with the elevators, she starts firing the moment she feels her feet connect with the firm ground. Taken totally by surprise the first line of bodyguards is gunned down even before they are able to turn around or draw their own guns.

Keeping her weapon raised and constantly pushing forward, Sonoko swiftly changes her empty magazine for a full one. Doing so, she is able to teleport away the next moment, as a round of bullets is already coming here from the second line of bodyguards. Reappearing on the opposite end of the corridor, right inside the elevator, called by her target, Sonoko opens fire the moment its doors jump open. Gunning down the remaining bodyguards in one clean sweep, she draws her handgun, shooting her targets kneecaps, to prevent the man from running.

Having shot the guy, Sonoko drags him back into his office and places him in his chair. Ignoring the screaming and pleading, she finds an invitation on his desk for an auction taking place on a cruise liner.

While Sonoko is wreaking havoc in the Chater house, by gunning down bodyguards and torturing her own tormentor, Ai is brainstorming with Professor Agasa on how to compliment each woman's intended ability and on how to make up for any inevitable weaknesses or shortcomings.

''Let me summerise the core problem...'' Says Agasa, stroking his white beard while facing the blackboard. ''Ran basically wants the ability to fly, Erin telepathy and Sato invulnerability... Correct ?!''

Seeing her own confusing reflected on the old man's face, Ai nods, saying. ''Correct. You see my problem?''

''Yes, I do. In Rans case, it is the question of what kind of flight source she is supposed to have, in Erins case it is a question of genetics and in Satos case it a game of chance which primary ability to choose...'' Agasa states, before adding. ''... At least all their obvious weaknesses can be covered by simply putting them in some kind of armor like fabrics.''

Frowning Ai, looking very cute asks. ''Really? My realm of expertise excludes weapons and armor making.''

''Really...'' The professor states, delighted about Ais very cute face. ''... may I propose a cocktail of APTX 5001 and 4882 for Ran, APTX5001 for Erin and a cocktail of APTX 5000 and 4903for Sato?''

Looking at the blackboard, Ai mostly agrees with the old man's proposal. ''I agree with you regarding Ran and Sato, but for Erin, I will go with APTX 5000 instead of 5001.''

''To me, biology was never an exact science. In the end, we can only hope that nobody gets killed.'' Comments Agasa, seeing Sato and Erin enter the laboratory.

Also, see the two mature beauties with very different charms, Ai adds.''Or lose their mind to the pain having altered their brain and body structure... Might as well put some tranquilizer into the mix!''

Finding the two scientists already working, Erin and Sato feel a little guilty spending nearly three hours in the bathroom for grooming purposes. ''Nice to meet you Professor Agasa.'' Greets Sato the old man, as Erin simply says. ''Good morning everyone. A nice day to get superpowers, don't you think?''

''Puh! Having a father sure needs some getting used to.'' They hear Conan say, as he and Ran are coming downstairs.

Seeing Rans bright red face, all three women can only imagine what the little pervert might have done to get that blush, as they hear the girl say. ''Oh, please... Stop sounding like an old man. Always stroking an imaginary beard doesn't make you have one all of a sudden...'' Scolds Ran, as the two join the rest in His laboratory. ''... We just have seen off Yusaku.''

Shaking his head Conan comments. ''I guess he will have to find Yukiko first before getting the divorce finalized!''

Saying nothing, everybody collectively decides to ignore Conan's comment, while Ai is preparing the drugs. Seeing the atmosphere become a bit too serious, as in as serious as a funeral, Conan says. ''You guys now, that you don't have to do this! We can always some guns to compensate for the lack of abilities.''

''No, we can...'' Contradicts Erin her lover, as she is given a small cup of water and another with a single pill. ''... and you know it.''

''My words exactly!...'' Says Ran, hugging her mother, while acting like a spoilt child. ''... mommy is the best!''

''Now, get here...'' Says Ai, wanting to give Ran her cup of pills and a water-filled cup. ''... Now, please wait before taking it, I have...''

Ai wants to explain that she laced the water with a sedative as Erin already collapses on to the floor after taking her pill. ''... laced the water with a sedative...''

''Ok. Everybody stop. Don't take the drugs just now!...'' Commands Conan everybody, while checking Erins condition. ''... When everybody is meant to get knocked out by after taking the drugs, I guess we better do this in the bedroom, where it is more comfortable to sleep than... the floor.''

Seeing all his lovers emphatically nod in agreement Conan uses his skill to have Erin float above the floor and carry her this way upstairs.

Having them all gather in the bedroom, with the exception of Agasa, who as he puts it 'got inspired' and just has to 'work on a new project'. Being occupied with taking care of his lovers, Conan just doesn't care too much as to dig deeper into the old man's words.

Placing Erin on the emperor-sized bed, he discovers a thin layer of sweat forming on her skin. Seeing this translucent sweat like substance, Conan asks Ai. ''What is this?''

''Dead cells that are ejected, as new super cells are created. The translucent substance means that Erin is already getting her primary active ability as we speak...'' Explains Ai, while making sure Sato and Ran have no problems directly after taking the drugs. Seeing Ran and Sato fall asleep right next to the already sleeping Erin, the scientist in Ai needs to say. ''... Now we can only hope and pray that everything goes fine... Is it getting hot in here?''

Noticing the sudden rise in temperature himself, Conan says. ''Yes, it does. What is going on?''

Looking around, Conan realizes that the translucent substance covering Erin is gone. Feeling himself relaxing, he tries to remain vigilant and alert, but before he knows what is going on, he hears the sound of fabric hit the floor...