The three scientists closed the final panel on the unit they'd been working
on. 

The one of the left spoke up first, "Do you really think we should've done
this?"
The one in the middle replied, "we had no choice. Our country is losing the
war... besides, we're under orders. It's not like we're responsible for
what this thing does."
The third one was almost shocked at the blaz� attitude of his colleague.
"Are you kidding? If the blue-prints we followed are as accurate as we
think they are, this will be the most destructive, most unstoppable thing
EVER created. I've had second thoughts the whole time we spent putting it
together."

He took a breath before continuing, "have either of you considered what
would happen if we were to lose control of it? Our country would be
obliterated in hours."

The second scientist paused for a moment. "You have a point. Of course,
dying at this thing's hand would be quick. There ARE worse ways to go."

The first scientist had turned a bit pale and took a quick step back. "I'd
rather not think about that. We made this to ensure the continuing
prosperity of our country... "
"And just how naive are you?" The third scientist cut in. "Who would
commission the creation of such a destructive weapon for purely defensive
purpose? I'm sorry... but only a conqueror would truly have a use for this."

The second scientist nodded, but finally said, "you may be right, but it
isn't our place to question orders."

"Indeed, it is not," came a voice from the entryway. All three men snapped
to attention. "For it's creation is necessary. It will be the salvation for
not only your country, but for all of El-Hazard... " he said, then more
quietly, "as well as my soul."

After a slight pause, the man at the entryway asked, "So, is it ready?"
"Yes sir," the three men answered. The one in the middle added, "would you
like to see it's activation?"

After a moment's hesitation, he answered, "no... it mustn't be allowed to
see me. Besides, now that I know it's ready, I have to go. My time here is
short and I have much to do before returning home."

The first scientist asked, "where are you going now, if I may ask?"
"I'm heading towards Roshtaria."
"May I ask why?"
"I have to drop off the plans for the Eye of God."
"The Eye of what?"

Before they could ask anything else, he said, "I will answer nothing more.
Rest assured that everything will become obvious in time." The man chuckled
at that. He turned to leave when the scientist on the right asked him one
final question, "what is your name?"

The man stopped to carefully consider his answer. Finally, he answered, "my
name is Makoto Mizuhara... " he raised his hand to point at the object they
had just finished working on, "and her name is Ifurita."

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This fic is dedicated to Cindy Toler. A better friend, One could not ask for.

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|   Andrew    | Ryougasai... The Eternal Lost Hentai.
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|   I think   |       Andrew Petalik {ICQ ID: 160869}
| he's hungry | Jadzia Dax    : Don't worry, I have a light touch. 
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