Well, here it is. This will be the last chapter of this story. I understand that a few people are not happy with the fact that the story is ending with only six chapters, but I never intended for this story to be all that long. In fact, I'd say that I've extended it a few chapters. I do not, however, believe that this is the end of Mugino's story. I have toyed with the idea of a sequel, but I do not know when it will be published if at all.

Regarding future stories for the Raildex universe, I am considering an Othinus/Ollerus story because I think they would make a nice power couple. If you would support Othinus/Ollerus then please let me know.

Anyways, I hope you guys will enjoy this short finale. I truly enjoyed writing this story and I think I am more confident in using canon characters in my stories. I couldn't have done it without all of the support I received.

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"It's far too early for work."

The driver of the black sports car grumbled as he steered his car towards his office. The man driving the sports car was a young man with black that was still damp from the hasty shower he had taken. His wire rimmed glasses were sliding down the bridge of his nose and he wore a white dress shirt with the sleeves rolled up and a tie that was not yet properly tied. The man squinted at the rising sun and continued driving, his hands gripping the steering wheel tightly.

The man's name was Saul Karter.

It did not take long for Saul to reach his destination. The District 7 Recycling and Waste Management Facility soon filled up the car's windshield and the car was maneuvered into a parking spot with no other cars around. The car's interior grew dark, the sun's rays blocked by the industrial facility. Saul checked the time before turning the car off. He had a few minutes to get ready. He quickly fixed his tie and pushed his glasses back onto his face and checked to make sure everything was fixed. He smiled at himself in the rearview mirror and got out of the car, taking note of the morning chill. It was time for work.

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Saul turned the lights in his office on and grabbed the lab coat off of the hanger and put it on, comforted by the feeling of the fabric. Putting on any lab coat brought back fond memories. The room was spacious but modestly furnished with a wooden desk dominating the center of the room, a computer and several stacks of paper on top. Saul sat behind his desk and turned the computer on to begin checking on some data he had received last night when his phone rang. He answered it quickly.

"Hello?"

"Hello, Saul."

The voice on the other end was female and she sounded as if she was greeting an old friend. Saul smiled and sat back in his chair.

"Well, this is certainly a surprise. I don't believe we've spoken on the phone in a while, Byouri."

"Yes, it has been a while hasn't it? In any case, I don't have much time for small talk. I'm calling to let you know that the SOS documents have been leaked."

Saul sat at his desk silently for a few seconds, just blinking. No emotions were visible and the man replied to Byouri, his voice even.

"If the documents have been leaked, how are we even having this conversation?" asked Saul quietly.

"It's because the documents have been leaked, but not publicly. A member of Judgment managed to snatch the documents and I sent some hired men after the courier. They took care of the courier but I never heard back from them. It's safe to say that some unknown third party is currently in possession of the documents or Judgment managed to counterattack to take the documents back. Either way, the organization is finished. It's over, Saul."

"What? No, the organization isn't finished. It can't be, Byouri!" said Saul, his voice nervous.

"Even you must acknowledge our defeat, coward. I feel sorry for you. Unlike the rest of us, you don't have any allies."

"Don't give me that, wheelchair Kihara! I thought you were my ally. You still are my ally!" shouted Saul angrily as Kihara Byouri chuckled from the other end.

"I won't deny that we were once allies. Perhaps more than just allies, but that's all in the past now. The situation SOS faces now is one of extinction and I'm afraid that family comes before everything. You need not worry about me. The Kihara family always prevails. Stay safe, Saul."

The call ended and Saul dropped the phone onto the desk, a look of pure despair coming onto his face. He slammed his fist onto the desk and quickly opened a drawer in his desk. He reached inside and pulled out the gun he had hidden inside. The scientist's heart beat rapidly as he looked at the gun, considering the possibilities.

I can make it out of this on top. I've managed to live this long…, thought Saul as he stood up from the desk, pistol in his right hand. He opened the door to leave and immediately received a sharp kick to the gut, sending the man flying back. The fourth strongest esper in Academy City entered the office, quietly closing the office door behind her. Saul aimed the gun at her and slowly stood up, his left hand clutching where Shizuri had kicked him. His eyes were wide with fear as Shizuri stood before him.

"You… What the hell are you doing here?!" shouted Karter.

"I've been looking for you for a very long time, Cowardly Weasel. You've led me on a wild goose chase that really fucked with my head, you know that?" a green orb appeared just above her hand. Shizuri looked the Cowardly Weasel in the eyes. "After you, I won't need to kill ever again."

After hearing Shizuri's words, Saul smiled and began to laugh. He was laughing so hard that the gun shook.

"That's really too bad, Mugino. I seriously thought I was going to die." Saul adjusted his glasses and sneered at Shizuri. "I have your files. Hell, I was the one who oversaw your power development! I know all your limitations and you better bet that I'm going to be the one who lives in the end!"

The gun fell to floor, Saul's body falling to the ground. The punches were powerful, knocking the wind out of the scientist. One punch connected with the man's face and blood splattered the ground. Shizuri stood over the man, her face not one of uncontrollable rage, but one of pity.

"What the hell are you going on about?" asked Shizuri as she grabbed the gun off the floor, looking at it. "Don't tell me you lost it after just one kick."

The scientist groaned as he rolled over to look at Shizuri, his face bloody. He looked Shizuri in the eyes and let out a long groan.

"No… No, don't look at me with those goddamn eyes! You're a fucking monster! You've been killing my colleagues, my friends, and those are the eyes you show me before I die? No. No!" said Saul angrily as Shizuri looked down at him, gun in one hand and her Meltdowner ready to fire in the other.

Saul's words didn't even affect her. It wasn't just about her anymore. The Meltdowner was part of something bigger now. She had always lived a black and white life, but now she would appreciate all the colors in the world. She had earned that freedom.

"Good bye, Saul."

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Mugino Shizuri left the facility as quietly as she had entered. Nobody had seen her come in and she hoped that nobody had heard the commotion inside. Mugino looked up at the sky. The sky was blue and the clouds floated in the sky lazily. But the best part was the sun. Shizuri could feel the sun's warmth. The bad people who had taken her freedom were all gone. She had stepped out of the darkness and into the light. There could only be steps forward from now on. Not a single step back. She was free.

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Once again, thank you for sticking with this story. This was a great experiment and I enjoyed every second of it. I hope you enjoyed the end and this story in general and I hope to see your continued support in my future stories/the sequel to this one.