Journey to Insanity and Romance p 15

Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Panic! Wish I did though.

Author's Note: This will be the last chapter for this story as the ending of the chapter will carry over onto my newest story, 'Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Full Metal Mayhem!'. You will see what I mean by carrying over. For those of you that were looking forward to massive action scenes, they will be on the new story as well.

You see, Mithril and Team Hawk will be joining forces to defeat a common enemy. An enemy that Team Hawk had trounced several times already. Only this time, they'll be facing off against Sousuke's worst enemy, Gauron.

As I have yet to see the second season of FMP, I'm just improvising as I go along, borrowing references from the first season and 'Fumoffu'. Since I didn't know how Sousuke got his scar, I had to generate one that made the most sense. Same with the death of his parents.

I also apologize for the lack of Sousuke-speak for the most part. I also add apologies for adding a sense of humor for Sousuke along with a cousin, but I gotta make a story sound good somehow. What better way than giving Sousuke a sense of humor along with a cousin and then the determination to see the cousin safely through it? Just like he sees Kaname safely through her crises. Well, I hope you enjoy it.

Training Days and Phone Call

Over the next two weeks, Sousuke works on revamping the protection forces for the U.N. For six hours, every day, alternating the days, he teaches the Delegates and the protection forces to better protect themselves and their charges.

For the Delegates, he has instruction on weapons use, evasive driving and, if need be, emergency First Aid. For the protection agents, he uses the same lesson plans, only with more for the agents. This includes protection by knife-throwing, extreme hand-to-hand combat, advanced weapons training, along with assault-style driving.

In other words, using the vehicles as weapons for defensive purposes. He even includes using fragmentation grenades to decimate an enemy crowd along with flash-bang grenades for demonstrators that become somewhat belligerent toward the U.N.

He even gives Kaname some lessons in demolitions work should she come across a situation that calls for such skills. Such as a cave-in with lives on the line with Sousuke working on another situation or in case she comes across a terrorist wanting to use a bomb.

Of course, she was reluctant at first, but she understood where he was coming from. Within two days, she has proven herself adept at demolitions and disarming charges. To celebrate her success, she detonated a foot locker at Andy's range, which is where Sousuke had been giving her lessons.

In those two weeks, Sousuke starts to feel a sense of accomplishment and starts pondering if he'd make a good instructor when he gets somewhat older. Kaname, of course, gives him encouragement and huge amounts of kisses. Her success with the demolitions course encouraged her and expanded her mind.

Along with his conversations with Luke every other night, the cousins swap stories of what they've done in the past few years. Needless to say, they are both pleased with the rapport they were able to establish both in person and on the phone.

Ever since their reunion, Luke had gotten himself a phone and a number so he could contact Sousuke. During Sousuke's time in the States, he'll be receiving his calls from Luke through Shunya's phone.

At times, even Shunya would speak with the slightly elder Sagara cousin, just to get an idea of what Sousuke was like before the cousins Sagara lost touch with each other, only to re-establish ties to one another years later.

Needless to say, every time Shunya would hear something like, "Sousuke always knew how to cut loose and have fun", he would look over at Sousuke and shake his head in disbelief.

Kaname, however, is so impressed with Sousuke's previous life, that she thinks it's time for him to enjoy himself more often.

One morning, Kaname is not feeling well. She had just thrown up early in the morning and has done so for the past two weeks. Sousuke gets up from the bed and goes to her side.

He checks her forehead and says, "You don't have a fever, Kaname. Could it be something else altogether? Maybe a bad piece of meat."

"Yeah, that's probably it, Sousuke. It'll just pass in a few hours and I'll be fine." Thinking, she adds, 'I hope.'

She then gets up with help from Sousuke and he takes her back to her bed and tucks her in, giving her a kiss on her cheek and going to the chair to keep an eye on her. Just to be on the safe side.

Remembering his assignment in the first place, Sousuke sighs as he sits down. 'The protection of Kaname Chidori from harm.' He then mentally adds, 'Be it external or internal.'

As an afterthought, he goes to the medicine cabinet to find something to help with her stomach.

Of course, Kaname groans and laughs at the same time over her boyfriend's antics, finding them to be sweet and amusing at the same time. This goes on for several more mornings, causing Kaname to get curious.

She then elects to get herself checked out when she and Sousuke return to Japan and their friends.

Half a week later, Sousuke's communicator goes off. He had last heard from Luke the day before the previous two. Needless to say, he's starting to get worried about his cousin.

"Sagara."

"Sergeant Sagara, we just received word on Luke. He's been abducted by members of the 'Sho-Da-Kah'. It happened two days ago. Our sources indicate that he's been taken to Shanghai, in China. Odds are good that it is where the 'Sho-Da-Kah' had originally gotten it's start."

"When do I go after him, Lieutenant Commander?"

"You're not going after him alone, Sergeant. As you are aware, 'Team Hawk' seemingly has an ax to grind with this organization as well. So you, Urzus 2 and 6 will be working with the members of the team."

Sousuke swallows a lump that forms in his throat and asks, "How about Officer Davis? What's her status, sir?"

"Officer Davis was shot at multiple times, but she's all right. Her armored suit was what had saved her life. She managed to shoot one of them when another member of the group shot her with a tranquilizer dart. She was found later that night, bound and gagged in her Patrol car. At the moment, Captain Testarossa is making arrangements for contact with 'Team Hawk'. She has friends in the U.S. Government after all, so someone is bound to know who to contact. Just a moment, Sergeant."

Shortly, Sousuke hears the voice of his Commanding Officer.

"Sergeant Sagara, you are to meet with 'Team Hawk' in Lowerton, Colorado. The meeting is in two days. Challenge is 'Mithril', your reply is 'Team Hawk'. I'm truly sorry, Sousuke. I'll pray for the safety of your last living relative."

"Roger, Madam Captain. Urzu 7 out."

At that, Sousuke ends communication and breathes a long, shuddering sigh. Kaname comes up to him, sits down and pats the seat beside her. Sousuke nods and sits, allowing Kaname to wrap her arm around him.

"Don't worry, Sousuke. We'll get him back."

"Kaname, you're not going. I love you too much. I just can't stand the thought of you being hurt. Just like when you fell through the floor in that old Hospital. It scares me to think that you would come to harm, facing danger with me. I was scared that you had come to harm that night, Kaname."

Kaname smiles softly and replies, "I am going. Besides, like you said, when I'm with you, you can do just about anything. I love you so much, Sousuke. Where you go, I go. Come Heaven, Hell or high water. I'll always be with you."

She then giggles and asks, "Besides, what's the worst that can happen?"

"I hope we never find out, Kaname. I don't want to lose you, at all."

Kaname nods and clasps her boyfriend's hand, placing her fingers between his. At that, the two lovebirds fall asleep on the couch. Shunya comes to check on them and sees them sleeping somewhat peacefully. He then smiles warmly as he covers them both with a blanket and turns back in for the night.

Author's Notes: Well, that's it for this story. For the conclusion to this romantically wild story, please go to 'Kim Possible and Street Hawk: Full Metal Mayhem!'. After that story, I'll be doing the second prequel to 'Specialist and Schoolgirl'. For now, enjoy life and swear at terrorists behind their backs. Seriously!