Being a Trailblazer is.... [HSR FF/ Selfinsert]

7. A Favor

A/N: I'm finally back, with the first two chapters of the Arc! Next ones coming soon. Hope you like what i have for now, which I typed straight from my notes + some editing (since I'm not writing down everything from the storyline). And in the last chapter of the arc new news are waiting for you. I'm already afraid of the Penacony Arc...

Also Question: When you read the chapters, do you imagine a voice for Yuki and if so, what kind? Feel free to throw in some VA's.

~Yuki POV~

The next day, at least I think so as there was no sun in space, we got up early and met in the parlor. As soon as I sat down, Pom-pom's voice rang out from the speakers. ,,Hello? Hello hello? It's about time we hit the road, passengers! Thanks to the four trailblazers, the activity of the Fragmentum has reached the lowest level, and the readings regarding the status of the star rail have returned to normal! Pom-Pom will dispatch the Express shortly and we'll be leaving Jarilo-VI. Please be seated and say your goodbyes to this planet!'' I was wondering where Stelle and March were. March said she would wake Dan Heng, but it took quite a long time. ,,And how was your first night here?" asked Himeko, who came up to me. ,,Pretty good. Just quite unusual not to have any sun or anything,'' I smiled. Himeko laughed. ,,Don't worry, you get used to it.'' 

Stelle and March finally came into the parlor, without Dan Heng, and joined me. Just in time as Pom-Pom was coming too. ,,Passengers! The warp navigation meeting has officially begun! Firstly, Pom-Pom wants to congratulate you, the Nameless, for successfully resolving the problems at this stop. The Express is now able to continue along the star rail!'' March giggled. The four of is actually pulled it off, huh Stelle, Yuki!'' We both nodded smiling. ,,It's time for you conductor- ahem, that's me- to reveal the name of our next stop...'' Before Pom-Pom could finish his announcement, a hologram of a woman with an umbrella appeared. How could she do this so easily? 

 ,,Long time no see, Astral Express crew. It's Kafka.'' 

From the faces Mr. Yang and Himeko made, this woman seemed to be an enemy, or at least not welcome. Kafka walked forward relaxed. ,,I came at a good time. You're all here... Every single one.'' For a brief moment, her gaze lingered on me. But she continued. Himeko didn't seem impressed by her entrance. ,,No need for the mysterious introduction... Stellaron Hunter.'' These words... My head. It felt like it was about to burst and I heard a muffled voice. ''Beware.... '' I shook my head slightly and tried to block out the voice. When the pain disappeared, I was able to continue listening to the conversation. ,,Apologies for interrupting your little get-together. But I'm sure one you've heard my request... you'll forgive me. I'd like you to make a... destination alteration'' Kafka said, walking casually through the parlor. Himeko crossed her arms.

,,I've seen you face before, Stellaron Hunter, even if it was only on a Corporation wanted poster. They were offering quite the bounty... dead or alive. Do you know the figure?'' Kafka shook her head. ,,Doesn't concern me. Then again, a Corporation bounty is a compliment, not an insult, don't you think? The higher the figure, the bigger the compliment.'' ,,You wanted criminals sure know how to look on the bright side of things...'' March sighed. Himeko continued. ,,... I will say, Herta certainly paid you all a compliment: ''A maniac that claims he can see destiny, leading a bunch of wild lunatics in pursuit of the most dangerous objects in the universe!'' ...And Herta doesn't give out compliments very often.'' Kafka walked towards us. ,,In pursuit of the most dangerous objects on the universe, huh? ...In that sense, you Astral Expressers and I are cut from the same cloth.'' 

,,You're in the wrong place, Kafka. We're not about to accept your request, and we're not about to get into bed with a Stellaron Hunter. It was nice talking to you. Perhaps next time you'll be willing to pay us a visit in person and we can continue our little discussion.''