Chapter 2: Gusion and Lesley

Lesley: So you're here too huh...

With that remark, Lesley stares at Gusion for quite sometime until both of their eyes meet each other.

Layla: What's with them???

Johnson: Apparently, they were betrothed to each other for a certain time. So I'd expect a heated atmosphere between those two.

Layla: Wait, are you serious?! Gusion and Lesley?! Th-tha-that's like a match made from above!

Rafaela: Layla, you're stammering.

Johnson: Her reaction is quite understandable. I was the same when I found out as well.

Layla: So, what happened to them?

Cyclops: I went ahead and dug something up on my database and I found something.

Rafaela: What is it, Cyclops?

Cyclops: Gusion was actually Lesley's rival when they were still at the S.A.B.E.R. Force University. Lesley always comes in second place whilst Gusion takes the first spit with a breeze.

Layla: Wow... I can't even imagine how Lesley could be second place... Pfft, HAHAHA!

Johnson: Hey, that's inappropriate.

Layla: Oh come on, I know you find it funny too!

Rafaela: I don't think he does, though.

Johnson: Yes, not one bit.

Layla: Whatever, continue Cyclops.

Cyclops: As I was saying, Gusion takes the first place with a breeze. Then a talk break out about Lesley's father, considering Gusion as his son-in-law. Of course Lesley was extremely against this.

Layla: What did Gusion think?

Cyclops: Well. They did become betrothed after a few exchange of drinks within both families.

Johnson: So, what exactly happened? Why was the engagement cancelled?

Cyclops: Gusion, was apparently framed for killing a noble from the Vance Household. It was a mess, and eventually the engagement was cancelled because of it.

Consumed in their conversation, they didn't notice that Gusion was actually behind them for quite some time now. He then starts talking, jumping on everyone shockingly.

Gusion: It's not nice talking about someone's life story, you know.

Layla yelps loudly that it resonated in the entire auditorium.

Layla: *yelp* You're actually heeeere!!! Oh god, your face... How can your face be like this?! It's like a woman's face!

Gusion: I'll take that as a compliment.

Gusion turns his head towards Rafaela who has been staring at him, silently.

Gusion: Is something the matter?

Rafaela: Huh? Oh no! Not at all!

Gusion: Right.

Gusion walks at the center of the auditorium all the way to stage and climbed up. Everyone can notice how he avoided an eye contact with Lesley and went straight to greet Saber.

Gusion: You owe me after this, alright?

Saber: I know I know, just... Help us, just this once okay?

Then a S.A.B.E.R. Officer shouted.

S.A.B.E.R. Officer: Yeah help us just this once, for the Lady Admiral too.

Gusion turns to Saber again and says.

Gusion: See? This is why I didn't want to come. If it weren't for you and Johnson, I wouldn't be here.

Saber: Just don't mind them, lets just focus on the job.

Gusion: Yeah right.

Saber then moves closer to the microphone once again and declares the meeting adjourned but calls Layla, Cyclops, Johnson and Rafaela to stay. Layla on the other hand is obviously retaliating as to why they were asked to stay.

Layla: Whyyy??? I think I'm gonna die of starvation!

Cyclops: According to my database, a person can survive without any food for at least a week or two.

Layla: Quiet you one-eyed chunk.

Cyclops: O-on-one-eyed chunk?!

They were then interrupted by Saber who comes over to where they were standing.

Saber: That's enough. I asked you to stay to brief all of you of the contingency plan in case things go south, but lets not really pray for that. The four of you will personally guard the Lady Admiral and yes, that will be 24/7.

Before Saber could finish, Lesley interrupts the conversation by saying.

Lesley: Saber, it doesn't have to be always like that. I know this is important for you but guarding me 24/7 is too much. Remember, I can handle myself.

Saber: With all due respect, Admiral but I cant do that. I apologize.

Lesley: *sigh* Very well.

Rafaela: I have a question.

Saber: What is it?

Rafaela: If we are to guard the Lady Admiral on the clock, what will Gusion do?

Gusion: Yeah, Saber? What am I to do?

Saber: You- You're... Enjoying this aren't you?

Gusion: Oh me? Please, no.

Saber: Yeah you are. Anyway, to answer your question Officer Rafaela. Gusion will also be guarding the Admiral but he will not be coming with us as the Cyber Ops. He will come with us under the guise of... A Hairstylist.

Layla: Pfft!

Gusion: I suppose it IS funny. Because this is a ridiculous idea.

Johnson: It is?

Lesley: It'd be fun to see him wear something funny.

Layla: Oh hey! I can help you out with that!

Gusion: That's okay, I've already prepared for this before hand.

Saber: That's it for now. All of you, I expect the best from you.

ALL: Yes Sir!

Gusion: I'm already at my best.

Gusion then walks away and then uses some sort of magic that enables him to move so fast anyone would think he just vanished into thin air.

Johnson: And there he goes.

Saber: You're dismissed. Admiral, can I have a word with you please?

Lesley: Of course. What's the matter?

Saber: I would need you to relay a message to your father regarding... The V.E.N.O.M. Squad and their schemes.

Lesley: That wont be a problem. You can tell him personally when we arrive at the NDHQ.

Saber: Understood.

As the group slowly walks towards the exit, Layla and Cyclops bickering can be heard as it fades out into silence.

Chapter 2 End