Falling for them (love and deepspace X OC )

Imbalance

Two months later

In the dimly lit room, silhouettes lurk in the shadows.
Holographic screens flicker with images of Protocores being sold. Each flash is accompanied by a symbol marking their status.In the corner is a man whose pockets are heavy with poker chips. He takes out his phone and inputs an encrypted code with ease.
The dark web interface on the screen sputters, then pops up a series of windows, even more mysterious.A photo appears on the screen. Surrounded by bodyguards, a notorious Protocore merchant walks into the hotel.

"We work overtime for two months dealing with these Protocore smugglers. After that, it's vacation time!" Simone saysSeveral hidden bugs and cameras fall as Simone deactivates them. She brushes off the dust on her hands and casually tosses a transmitter into the corner. "After "Operation Aether Ordeal" secretly started, this is our first mission together, silver? I figured we'd have chances to work together since you're also here. But things have gotten hectic with mission after mission."

Simone used to be in UNICORNS Armament Tech She has the Micromodification Evol.And ever since she increased my Hunter
Firearm's firing rate by twofold, we've got along well.

"Yeah, Linkon's been a mess lately. I wonder when things will settle down." I said.

"At least it's nothing compared to the N109 Zone. I heard you went in all by yourself two months ago. You made a mess out of Onychinus's Protocore auction and left unscathed. You even managed to..." She lowers her voice. Her tone is half-teasing, half-curious. "You even managed to... get your hands on a real Aether Core, right?"

I glared at her "That's... This is the first time l've heard about it. Who told you?"

"No one. But it does coincide with when you were away from the Association and the incident in the N109 zone The Association launched a covert mission.Something about investigating the recent chaos in"Simone trails off, but I know what she's implying This operation is for the Association's best. A few probably noticed something was unusual. "Relax. This is top-secret stuff. There aren't even leaks, let alone whispers."I wouldn't mind catching a glimpse of this Aether Core to see what all the fuss is about, though.Anyway, the N109 Zone whispers about an Aether Core, and suddenly the groups on the dark web go nuts.I thought the Association wouldn't bat an eye. But then Captain Jenna showed up and dragged me into the Special Operations Team.It feels like we stumbled into something big, and that rumor being passed around becomes a truth. I always believed the Aether Core existed.I just never thought there was more than one.If these smugglers have the real deal, that baby's going straight into my railgun..."

The elevator keeps climbing, as if it's taking us to a rooftop that's directly under the Deepspace Tunnel. For a second, I feel like I'm back under the N109 Zone's sky.

"Allow me to jog your memory." I hear sylus's voice in my head
"From your past to your future... To even all the crimes you'll inevitably commit.After all, you and me... Heh, we're the same."

My memories are too fragmented and unclear... Is it because of this Aether Core?My hand touches my chest, the warmth pulsating like another heartbeat.

"Heads up, you two. We hacked the hotel's security system. You've been whitelisted and can come and go as you please." Andrew, the captain of Data Analysis, is micromanaging all intel for Operation Aether Ordeal. He's communicating via earpiece. "Rendezvous in Conference Room 3909. It'll be showtime in five minutes." A holographic 3D map of the hotel flickers to life before me, modules snapping into place.Simone winks. She's very proud of her latest gadget. "The moment you meet up with the target, Evol will be transmitted through your contact lenses device to alter his memories. He'll think you're the buyer he met before. You have a thirty-minute window, so make it quick."

"Understood. We'll grab the items and see if an Aether Core is present." I said.

"Anyway, we can fight our way out if things go south. Are you doubting my new gadget or silver's Evol?"

Simone adjusts my dress as she equips a Protofield disruptor that's shaped like an earring.Our reflections stare back at us in the glass.
Simone looks stylish in her secretary attire, and I'm wearing a simple, elegant dress. I didn't think I would be a heiress again after I returned to working as a hunter. At least my time in the N109 Zone taught me how to bluff.A ding announces that we've arrived on the 39th floor. Simone and I exchange a look.

"Here we are. Let's do this."

A/n: and we're back I'm so excited to continue the story.