Author's note: This takes place after StrikerS. Keep in mind, it's my first fanfic story and forgive me if the Canon characters are acting OOC.

Disclaimer: I don't own MGLN or any other works shown in my fanfic as they belong to their respective creators.

Mid-Childa, 23:30PM

It's night-time in the capital city of the Time-Space Administration Bureau. Life in Mid-Childa is peaceful so far since the Jail Scaglietti Incident is resolved by the famous figures in the Riot Force Six. Thanks to their efforts, the quiet district is safe and everyone can go along with their lives, although at this time it's raining season at the moment, a heavy one at it. So everyone is at their homes, sheltering from the rain, of course.

None paid little mind to the outside as the slim figure appears, donning in black hooded robes, who is walking under the rain on the footpath. This figure has been travelling from far away in search of the certain Head Infinite Librarian. It's not like this person is the stalker, nor a hunter or some shady person, neither someone brimming fill with ill-intent. The robed figure just wanted to meet the librarian in person, actually. Mumbling incoherent under the hood, it sounds like the figure is complaining about the weather.

Upon arriving at Yuuno's apartment room after finally figuring out the way around Mid-Childa for good four hours, the figure pulls off the hood revealing the handsome bespectacled young man in his twenties with South-East Asian features, noted by his tanned skin.

"Thank god for shelter." He mutters, raising his hand up as if he's about the strike. "That Ferret bastard better be at home. Otherwise, I'm gonna trash his place real bad if he's not home."

He slams his hand on the doorbell, hard. After that, he waits for few minutes, tapping his foot impatiently until a holo-screen appears in front of him. It's Yuuno Scrya himself on the line, wearing in his pyjamas. Rubbing his sleepy eyes, he was woken up by the doorbell. The Mage librarian is wondering who is at his door on this hour, just today he was exhausted from his job and wanted to get a good sleep.

"Gods, he looks like a woman now the last time I saw him." The Black robed man observes.

"Hello, may I please know who you are?" Yuuno yawns. "If it's for the library or TSAB-related matters, please take it to the inquiry office at best tomorrow."

The tan-skinned man twitches his left eye in annoyance and sighs in dismay.

"Estafurrilah, Yuuno, don't you remember me?" he grunts. The blonde mage stood still as if he's in shock. Yuuno then squint his eyes at the black-robed individual via the holo-screen. Scrutinising the features of his visitor, he only shook his head in response.

"Sorry, no, I'm afraid. I don't know you, sir." Yuuno replies, sounding solemn. "But there's one guy I remember who is wild, short-tempered and likes to wave his halberd around like a maniac who is high on sugar and loves spamming lasers. Not to mention, he matches your appearance…mostly."

The robed stranger then crosses his arms, giving Yuuno his cocky expression, smiling with amusement.

"Oh really? That's what you described him, eh?" he quips. "Well, I remember a naïve youngster who looks like you and I have to save his sorry ass several times, just to get him away from getting killed. And that's about four or five years ago, Kumbra world campaign. We've worked together back then with Team Dragon."

Confused, Yuuno spontaneously stares at his visitor again. His expression turns serious as he's remembering his past encounters with people he met. Even though at first, he's suspecting of his visitor as a shady individual. After tense silence, his eyes widens in realisation as he finished figuring out the identity of his late night visitor.

"No way…y-you!?" Yuuno utters. The black-robed man made a cheesy victory pose.

"Yo, it's me, Aman Yisiganda." He introduces, giving out his warm smile. "Long time no see, ferret boy. It's been a while we last saw each other."

In response, Yuuno smiles back. "Good grief. You're scaring me a bit. I nearly forgot about you, with all the work I have. But… I do appreciated that you'll don't call me 'ferret boy.'" He jokingly said, making a slight chuckle. "Still, it's nice to see you too. How're have you been all this time?"

Aman shrugs in response. "Heh! I'm good, I'm good. But first of all, would you let me in. It's rainy outside and I don't want to get cold."

The Holo-screen shuts off, Yuuno later opens the door, letting Aman into his apartment. Feeling relieved, the tan-skinned man took off his robes and hang it on the coat hanger, leaving it to dry.

"Thanks, bro." He said gratefully as he plops down on the chair.

"Your welcome, do you want tea or coffee?" Yuuno offers. Aman raised his hand up lazily.

"No thank you but thank you for the offer." He politely declines. Putting his hand down, he leans back in the chair and stretches his arms. "Man, I'm so beat."

"Okay." The blonde librarian sits down on his chair in front of his old friend. Aside from his friends in Mid-Childa, he haven't seen Aman for long time and he's pleased with the fact that Aman had bothered to visit him in person, sort of like a reunion. To him, he's like an older brother who hasn't been seen for a while.

"It's been five years since I last saw you." Yuuno mentions, smiling. "Since you're been busy, working in the Imperial Army and all. You seem gotten much better, from what I see. Anything interesting happens in your career?"

"Well yeah, lots of it, believe it or not." Aman replies with amused expression. "Typical Spec-Ops stuff. Heljmenistan, Sinclair, Khaydaristan, Dainam and other hellholes whatever Command sent me to. In the end, I still kickass."

He started laughing good-heartedly. Yuuno spoke, "Sounds like you had one heck of an adventure."

"What did you expect? Well, if you considered running like hell from the falling objects of doom, fun." Aman said cheekily.

Yuuno laughs. "Haha, this brings me back memories when we worked together with you and the others." He said, feeling nostalgic. "One of the main reasons I prefer staying back in the Library."

"Haha, yeah. Back then, I thought you're just a little, naïve gwailo brat who doesn't know any better. Too smart for your own good." Aman points out.

"Watch it; I've saved our butts couple of times with my shield spells." The bespectacled blonde said in joking manner. "Don't make me teleport you into the sun."

"Uh-huh, yeah, not bad for the gwailo brat who has no formal military training." Aman quips, feigns surprise. "Aaaannnnd a bed-wetter."

Flushing with embarrassment, Yuuno pouts indignantly, "Hey! You guys made me drink some of your 'Ration sodas'. And I badly needed to go to toilet! I thought I told you not to bring that up!"

"Heh, that's what you get for being a wuss." Aman teases the poor librarian. Yuuno sighs, giving up.

"Still the same smart-aleck Aman I know. Say, how's Wonggu, Ranma and the others?"

Smirking in response, Aman answers, "They're doing great. Wonggu is still His royal grumpiness. Ranma, well, he's Ranma, reckless bastard with the knack for getting into trouble. But he's still a great bro, hehe. The rest of the guys, heh, you know them. I'm still in the same team with them. But sometimes we missed you."

"Awesome." Yuuno nods his head in approval. Suddenly he remembered something, now he's wondering why one of his old friends Aman has come to visit him in the first place.

"Hey Yisiganda, forgive me if I sound suspicious. It's been five years since the day we got our separate ways. You have a duty to your country after all. While I'm stuck as TSAB Chief Librarian. Anyway back to the point, why you're here in the first place?"

When Yuuno asks the question, Aman looks turn serious, no longer his usual cheerful self. He sighs and scratches his head, mulling about all the answers he could come up.

"Yuuno…y'know you're like a brother to me. You know me and I know you. What I'm about to tell you will make you mad." he confesses.

Yuuno frowns seriously, not liking the subject it goes. "Don't tell me…they're back, no, he's back." He said slowly, hit tone sounds a bit agitated.

"Betul (correct)! The bastard's back, along with his band of petty terrorists. The TSAB have no idea what they're capable of." Aman said gravely. "Thanks to the bastard Noriega."

"To start off on why I'm here with you," he looked straight at Yuuno. "We need your help. Only we know how these bastards operate and all the crap they do. The Guoanbu bastards are helping us directly this time."

Jolting from his seat, Yuuno is infuriated at the mention of the word 'Guoanbu'. "Didn't I tell you!? I want nothing to do with them. You remember what they did back in Zirvan seven years ago!" he shouts angrily, clenching his fists.

Aman is left unfazed; in fact he's not completely surprised at the blonde's outburst. He understands Yuuno's reasons for feeling outraged. Waiting for the librarian to calm down as he plopped back into his seat, its Aman cue to talk, "What's done is done, Mas Yuuno. We can't help it. As much it's inhumane as it is, it turns out the plan did saves more billions of lives in the end. I too don't like it as much as you do."

"Urgh! I can't help myself thinking all of this." Yuuno groans, massaging his forehead. He then looks back at, staring defiantly. "Tell them I refused. I'm done working with those monsters. They can try kidnapping or bribe me all they want! I will not work for them."

His expression turns soft. "But why Aman? Why they sent you here on Mid-Childa? You're too good to be the Guoanbu agent."

In response, the Asian man shook his head and smiles wryly. "No, Yuuno. You got it all wrong, there's no way I'm working for them, god forbid. Besides, I'm not cut out for espionage crap. Actually, it was me personally on behalf of the guys in Team Dragon to enlist your help, not the Guoanbu. If I haven't come in the first place, you'll be kidnapped by them by now. TSAB constitution be damn. Y'know how the Guoanbu operates. But don't worry; let's just say we told them to back off."

Tense silence follows for a moment, Yuuno sighs in defeat. "I see. But I don't know. I need to think about it. Besides, I have a job as a head librarian."

"Is that so, Mas Yuuno." Aman remarked. "Okay, no rushing, I don't' expect you to make snapped decision now. I can wait. Oh, by the way, I've heard on the local news that you're friends with the White Devil Nanoha Takamichi, the TSAB ace of aces. Is that true?"

Yuuno chuckles good-naturedly. "Yeah, I am. It's true I'm friends with her but…" he look sideways. "It's complicated now."

Aman whistles, sounding impressed. "Wow! Never thought you're very close with a celebrity. How does it feels like to be next to her?" Noticing Yuuno's sudden downcast expression, he's feeling concern.

"Umm, are you alright?" he asks.

The Blonde librarian scratched his cheek, blushing in embarrassment and made incoherent grumbling.

"Waaaiiiit, don't tell me you're her boyfriend. I'm so envious." Aman teases with his cheeky grin. However, watching Yuuno being downcasted than before, he is getting more worried, regretting what he just said.

"Something wrong?" he asks.

"No…nothing wrong." Yuuno meekly replies, giving a weak laugh.

"Let me guess, do you broke up with her?" Aman questioned.

"No, no, let's just…please…" The blonde librarian sighs morosely. "I…Okay, fine, actually let's just say I was too late. She got someone else."

"Oh…I'm sorry I've brought this up." Aman said apologetically.

"That's alright." Yuuno make a weak smile. "I've tried to move on. But no matter what I do, I can't forget about her. Dear gods, it hurts to my heart. We've been together as friends when we're nine-year old, back at her native homeworld of Earth. Out of my consideration, I…I decided to leave them alone, seeing they're happy with each other. I don't wish to ruin their happiness."

He's close to breaking tears. Aman gave a sympathetic pat on the blonde's shoulder.

"Hey, calm down. Look, I don't know anything about relationships to help you deal with it. But safe to say 'live on' and help the unfortunate. That's what I can give you." The Asian man assures.

"Th-thank you." Yuuno expresses, feeling better as he dries his tears.

"Although you're acting like a trippin' housewife from cheesy dramas. In fact, you look like a woman." Aman jokes. In reaction to the joke, Yuuno pouts indignantly.

"Excuse me if I look like this." The librarian fumes. His tan-skinned friend bellows in laughter.

"Haha, told ya having long-hair makes you very girly." Aman quips. Crossing his arms, he's starting to get more serious as he stares at the bespectacled blonde.

"In all of seriousness, are you going to help us, the usual Black-Ops stuff like ol' times?" He pauses as he summons his flask of water, opens it up and took a sip. "I'm not forcing you or anything but your help will save more lives that way. It's up to you."

Yuuno nods his head in understanding and went into deep thought. It's true he almost lost touch with his friends in TSAB as they're busy at their work. Though at times, he felt forgotten and underappreciated as if he's demoted to being an extra character, this he doesn't understands. At worst, he felt betrayed. Practically, their relationships are more or less distant than before. Although Yuuno is a kind and humble individual, it will be nice to have little more acknowledgments and respect for his role in his friends' lives.

"I'll sleep on your couch till tomorrow. Got tired from the trip coming here." Aman said as he lay down on the couch. Yuuno gave an approving nod and went back into his thoughts. He was contemplating about his life even though he's happy with his job as Infinity Head Librarian. But Yuuno doesn't want to abandon his other old friends; even though they're people Nanoha and company didn't know about in person. He felt really selfish if he chooses to decline. For old time's sake, he's more than willing to help.

"Good night, Scrya, have a good sleep, selamat tidur." Aman yawns as he's about to fall asleep, looking forward to pleasant dreams. However, Yuuno has finally made his decision as he stood up.

"Aman! I've made up my mind!" He said with look of determination, surprising Aman awake. His following words surprised the tan-skinned man into disbelief who never thought Yuuno would say such a thing. To be honest, Aman was expecting him to say no.

Ten days later, Hayate's office, Main TSAB HQ, Mid-Childa, 11:30AM

Hayate Yagami, newly-promoted to rank of Colonel is doing the usual routine in her office – paperwork. Despite enjoying her job, this is one of the things she detests it to certain degree but it had to be done. As a hard-working person, she will do it, whether she likes it or not. Now Hayate is wishing to get into field for some action.

"Well, I regret choosing this job now." She mutters in dismay, glaring at the piles of papers and datapads before her. She sighs before started working on one. Suddenly her office phone rings, stopping her paperwork as she presses the button, creating the holo-screen of Admiral Chrono Harlaown himself. Feeling surprised, it's rare for him to call directly unless something serious has happen, judging by his stern expression she observes. Whatever it is, it seems the news isn't good.

"What's wrong Chrono-kun?" Hayate ask, looking concerned. "Did something happen?"

"Yes. It's about Yuuno. We've lost contact with him." Chrono replies, sounding grave.

The brunette young woman bit her lip, fearing for the worst. She didn't like where it goes.

"Can you tell me what happen?" She inquires.

Chrono nodded his head. "He was supposed to be at the library ten days ago but failed to report in. Obviously, it's unusual for him. From what've we gathered the library employees say he has taken a day-off, off-world to the digs and that's the point we lost contact with Mr Scrya. We know Ferret boy isn't a type to do that." He explains as Hayate nodded in understanding, absorbing the information like a sponge.

Noticing her discomfort, the black-haired admiral continues, "It's complicated, Colonel Yagami, really it is. I'm going to tell you everything about his disappearance, not to mention…he refuses to answer our comms."

Hayate nodded her head slowly, gesturing Chrono to continue. He gave a long lengthy explanation about everything which leads to Yuuno's disappearance. Once he finished his explanation, Hayate jolts out of her seat and slams on the table.

"That means he's gone!" She screams, feeling livid. "How could they let it get away like that!?"

The mysteries about Yuuno's disappearance have begun to unravel. It will be a matter of time they see the reason why he chose to disappear.

Nanoha Takamichi/ Fate Harlaown residence, Mid-Childa, 16:15PM

Arriving at their doorstep, Hayate knocked on their door, after she pressed the doorbell. Opening the door up is the smiling young Vivio, adopted daughter of Nanoha and Fate respectively.

"Hi auntie Hayate." She chirps cheerfully. Smiling back, the brunette woman crouches down to Vivio's level.

"Hi Vivio, is your Nanoha-mama and Fate-mama at home?" Hayate asks. The blonde little girl nodded her head as she makes way for Hayate to enter the apartment room. Hearing the sizzling stove on, she spots Nanoha cooking lunch, consisting of typical Japanese home meals. Fate appears from the corner and notices her brunette best friend.

"Oh hey Hayate, how're you been doing?" Fate greets, giving her warm smile.

"Hello Fate." Hayate respond.

Nanoha turns off the stove and looks back, catching her attention at the brunette. Giving off her trademark smile, she greets her fellow Japanese, "Hi Yagami-san, how are you? What brings you here?"

Hayate stops dead in the tracks and paused for a moment. She nearly forgot she need to tell both Fate and Nanoha that Yuuno is missing. Dropping off her smile, she gave a solemn yet serious expression.

"It's Yuuno…" She said.

Tilting her head, holding plate in hand, Nanoha is confused. She was okay in relationship with Yuuno as a friend. But thoughts about him had briefly occupied her mind for a while. This always confuses her alot about her bespectacled childhood friend. She tried to dismiss it, believing she has Fate as her soulmate but she can't etch Yuuno out of her mind, no matter what. Looking again at Hayate's expression, she can tell the brunette is serious which begins to worry the redhead woman.

"Did something happen to him?" Nanoha asks slowly, Fate meanwhile hearing the exchange is getting worried as well. Hayate breathe slowly and then gave a shocking answer.

"Yuuno…he's missing."

The sounds of the plate crashed to the floor into many pieces. Both Nanoha and Fate are shaken by the revelation. One of their dear friends has gone missing.

"W-What happened!? Why Yuuno-kun is missing!? Hayate, please tell me why he's disappeared?!" Nanoha immediately grab both of Hayate's shoulder with questions after questions throws onto the Mistress of the Night Sky. But all she gets is a solemn and sad look. Nanoha couldn't believe this is happening.

Eeyup, cliffhanger! But don't worry, there'll be more chapters in the future. If you're curious (obviously) about what's going on in this story will soon to be revealed in the next chapters or so. So please be patient, you'll see soon enough, I promise. ;)