Ep.1: D-Day

10 years later.

19:54 HSI Headquarters.

Minakami: Something isn't right I can feel it.

Mysterious Figure: Hello there. Your the reason why the balance of evil isn't what it should be.

Minakami: Who are you?

Vauban : It's not who I am it's what I am. I am evil in it's purest form. The embodiment of those who have fallen by the hands of the so called heroes. I am Vauban and I'm here to end your life.

After intense fighting Vauban defeats Minakami in their fierce duel.

Vauban: You have been defeated. The hands of time are around your neck. Do you have any last words?

Minakami: (cough) You won't get away with this...

Vauban: But I already have....

Vauban stood over Minakami, their body slumped on the ground after their defeat. The air was thick with tension, as the rest of the team looked on in horror at what had just transpired.

Nova: (shocked) What have you done?

Aki: (angrily) Who are you, and why did you do this?

Vauban: (smiling coldly) I am Vauban, and I have done what I came here to do. You see, Minakami was always a thorn in my side, interfering with my plans and disrupting the delicate balance of power in this world.

Yuzuki: (confused) What do you mean by balance of power?

Vauban: (smirking) I mean the balance between good and evil, of course. And unfortunately for all of you, I represent the side of evil.

Haruka: (stepping forward) You won't get away with this. HSI will bring you to justice for what you've done.

Vauban: (shrugging) You can certainly try. But I've been planning this for years, and I've taken all the necessary precautions. You'll find that there's nothing you can do to stop me.

Nindo: (determined) We'll never give up. We'll never stop fighting for what's right.

Vauban: (laughing) Oh, I have no doubt about that. But unfortunately for you, I have some other matters to attend to. Farewell, heroes.

With that, Vauban disappeared into the shadows, leaving the team to mourn their fallen leader and contemplate the challenge that lay ahead of them. Little did they know that this was only the beginning of a much larger conflict, one that would test their strength, their courage, and their belief in the power of good.

Chiyo: Oh my god no...

The team stood in stunned silence, trying to process what had just happened. Chiyo's voice broke the silence, expressing the shock and horror that they were all feeling.

Chiyo: (voice trembling) This can't be happening. Minakami was... he was our leader, our friend. How could someone do something like this?

Nova: (angrily) It's because there are people out there who are willing to cross any line to further their own agenda. People like Vauban.

Yuzuki: (determined) We can't just let him get away with this. We have to do something.

Aki: (nodding) She's right. Minakami would want us to keep fighting, no matter what.

Haruka: (confidently) And we will. We'll fight to protect the world, just like we always have.

Nindo: (determined) And we'll do it in Minakami's memory. We won't let his sacrifice be in vain.

As the team stood united in their resolve, they knew that they had a difficult path ahead of them. But they also knew that they had each other, and the memory of their fallen leader, to guide them on their journey. And as they prepared to face the challenges to come, they knew that they had to be ready for anything, knowing that the future of the world was in their hands.

Chiyo: So Nindo How's Mary and Iris doing?

Nindo: Well Mary's good but I haven't heard from Iris in a while.

Chiyo: Why's that?

Nindo: Oh yeah your not up to date from what's been happening in my life sorry.

Chiyo: Yeah this is the first time in years that we've seen each other.

Nindo: Well Iris ran away when she turned 16 I haven't been able to track her down or make any contact despite my best efforts. Maybe she'll come back one day.

Chiyo: How old is she now?

Nindo: If she's still alive she turned 18 two months ago.

Chiyo: (concerned) Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I can't imagine what you must be going through.

Nova: (comfortingly) If there's anything we can do to help, just let us know. We're here for you, Nindo.

Nindo: (grateful) Thanks, Nova. I appreciate it. It's just been really tough, wondering where she is and whether she's safe.

Aki: (sympathetic) Have you been able to get any leads or information on her whereabouts?

Nindo: (shaking his head) No, not yet. But I'm not giving up hope. I know that someday she'll come back to me, and we'll be a family again.

Haruka: (supportively) And until then, we'll be here for you, every step of the way.

As the team rallied around Nindo, they all knew that their bond and connection as a team were stronger than ever. And as they faced new challenges and threats in the future, they knew that they could always count on each other to pull through, no matter what.

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