Carpe all the diems. (Angel/Yusaku)

s Angel waited for Yusaku to arrive she heard her phone buzz once more as he messaged her back not only saying that he was happy to let her wear him and that he could track her GPS which she would have to speak to him about frankly, but the real kicker was that she couldn't wear her boots inside him which was a bummer considering they were new boots and all. Normally Angel was a sneaker kind of gal, but she couldn't pass these babies up! Once Yusaku arrived and waved at her Angel hopped up from her seat.

"hey Robo kitty! Glad we could hang today! I got you a little something before we get started, and also I'm gonna say right now that unless we are doing hero work, I ask you to meet me somewhere or some bad guy somehow manages to get lucky and snag me up I don't want you tracking my phone. That's just weird plus I don't know if you can actually see through my phone's camera, and there are some private Fiancé and family stuff i'd rather keep private ya know?"

Angel then reached inside the inner pocket of her trench coat and pulled out the pack of four large D batteries and tossed it over to him with grace and precision. She then slipped off her boots and trench coat and sat them on the table she had been sitting at as Yusaku told her that he was surprised that she wanted to wear him again. To this Angel just smiled and chuckled.

"Since we can speak mentally I'll be fine as long as you give me some top down time? You know like a car with a sun roof, or like what I had to do during our slog run when we got hit by that flash bang. That way I can properly enjoy my ice cream. I have so much to show ya so hurry up, and open up so I can put my coat back on and get a bag for my boots. They are brand new. Oh before I forget."

Angel quickly, but oh so gently removed her engagement ring from around her neck and removed the chain from the rings loop which she placed inside her trench coat which sat on the table. She then ever so softly slipped the beautiful ring on the finger where a engagement or wedding ring would go. It was clear that even without words or visual aids out of everything she was wearing the ring was the absolute most important thing in her possession.

"Let's do this. I want my ice cream."

Angel then just giggled playfully as she waited for Yusaku to wrap around her.

s Yusaku said that he didn't make it a habit of snooping through people's phones, but used their GPS's to find people Angel just nodded until the robo kitty questioned why the winged girl was okay with him going through her mind, but not her mind. To this Angel scratched her chin for a moment as she did her best to try and explain without going to in depth and complicated. It took a moment, but Angel finally snapped her fingers and nodded to herself.

"Let's just say that my Fiancé values her secrecy and personal space. She didn't exactly start out as one of the good guys. Our relationship is what brought her to our side, and helped her come over to our side of things. I just don't want people who don't know her getting her information and trying to arrest her for stuff she doesn't do anymore ya know?"

As Yusaku said that he could open up his head for her, but that if he fully shrunk down his head he wouldn't be able to see Angel let out a happy sigh of relief. He then explained that it would cause some of his systems to go into stand by until they were fully merged once more unless she was okay with just his face opening up. To this Angel just nodded, and gave the robo kitty a big grin. She had no problem with the whole kitty ear look! In fact she thought it was rather adorable!

"As long as I get to drink my milkshake I'm happy! So just let me open up your face, and we will be golden!"

As Yusaku wrapped around her into a now perfect fit Angel felt the familiar tingly sensation of their nerves and systems becoming one once more as well as the familiar touch of her robotic kitty friend inside of her brain. Once they were merged Yusaku would get flashes from Angel's mind of recent events like her battle against the cyborg bad guy and vigilante hunter cape breaker and his hoard of zombies which almost lead to Angel's death with how hard she pushed herself, the lead up to her having emergency surgery to save her life by fixing her broken ribs and removing her left kidney, Angel Proposing to her beloved gothic girlfriend Miyami while stuck in a hospital bed, Angel once again fully healed and fighting a mummy monster quirker while the pro hero fought a werewolf quirker as the two worked together to dismantle a drug ring, and lastly Angel and Red Horn catching falling cars off of a stolen carrier where Angel then defeated a chop shop full of thugs including their transforming hog boss by using engine blocks as boxing gloves.

As all of these images flowed into Yusaku's digital mind there seemed to be a small gap between Angel's hospitalization and her going back to work as if she was trying to personally trying to block something out not because she didn't want her robo kitty to see it, but because it was far too fresh and painful to think about. This would be evident as Yusaku's emotional stabilizer that he used to center his pilot would take a dip toward heart broken. Instead of bringing it up Angel just grabbed her boots and trench coat and  walked inside of the ice cream parlor, and mentally commanded Yusaku's face to open up just enough to where her own face was visible as she looked over the menu for a moment as the female clerk behind the counter blushed at her.

"I'll take a triple chocolate malt shake with lots of hot fudge please! Oh and can I have a bag to stick my boots in please?"

As the pale skinned clerk blushed bright red and grabbed the bag before working on the order Angel stuck her boots inside before slipping her trench coat back over her friends body so that she didn't have to carry it.

"Much better! So what have you been up to robo kitty?"

ngel couldn't help but smiled a bit for the young waitress to see since her face was visible from Yusaku's  open helmet like face as he explained how he had been working on upgrading himself, adding details and the like, and even paid for her milkshake without her even asking him to a wave of emotional thankfulness washing over her as the young girl behind the counter handed her both the empty bag and the milkshake as Yusaku began to explain about what a pilot suit was even though Angel already knew what it was thanks to her hero suit design. Before responding to the Robo kitty Angel gently nodded her head toward the young waitress causing her to blush once more.

"Thanks for the shake!"

As Angel walked out the door once more she took a huge gulp of her shake while making a happiness filled humming noise so that Yusaku had time to finish his well meaning explanation, explaining that people liked to sleep inside him thus why she couldn't wear her boots and then asking her why she was so keen on them being unified for the day. To partially answer his question she flashed him a mental image of her hero suit minus the armor showing the pilot body suit underneath with a giggle while carefully making her way across the street toward a fire hydrant.

"While I do appriciate the refresher robo-kitty you do remember that my hero suit is primarily a friction resistant  pilot body suit to protect me from my own super speed right? It's not just pretty spandex though I do make it look good. As for why I was so keen on wearing you?"

Angel would then pause her mental speech to her friend once she reached the fire hydrant and with a single light leap aided only slightly from a quick spread of her wings to help take some of Yusaku's added weight she would leap from it to the top of a nearby light post to the roof of a small nearby book store where they were just out of normal civilian's eye line. She then would just sit on the edge of the roof and let their legs hang off as she swayed them like a small child would absent mindedly yet happily as she sips from her unspilled shake as she sat her bag behind them as she looked down at the crowds below them.

"I wanted to show you my true view of the world. You've seen my view from a combat stand point in both a face off like setting and a group fight, but never as a normal teenager. This is how I view the world Yusaku. I fly or hover above it, but never view the civilians below as beneath me or lesser. I choose to stay up on high not out of a sense of superiority, but so i can keep a more watchful eye on those i've sworn to protect."

Angel then looked up at the big fluffy clouds as the birds flew overhead which caused her to smile.

"Plus no matter how high I fly I can never truly every grow tired of this view. The birds and clouds either by my side or above me flying truly free without anyone ever saying they can't. That's a true kind of freedom that I long for. A freedom to fly high weather I'm working or not. That's a kind of freedom I want to bring to all of the people of the world be they quirkless or not. I want a world where such freedom causes smiles to never fade from people's faces be they young or old. As an old song once said You are never truly dressed without a smile."

Yusaku had truly and quite literally been inside Angel's mind and very soul and so above almost anyone she hoped that he would realize how important the aspect of freedom was to her in all of its many forms. As Angel watched the clouds just drift by as she drank her shake as if it were water without issue a question and realization struck her that caused her to look at her free metal clad hand.

"I don't think i've ever asked this, but were you always this? I mean..were you born the way you are like i was, or were you built? I've met a quirked animal before that was incapable of speech kinda like a dog yet it was a gem filled centipede type creature, and obviously there is Paw Might and other animal type mutants, but I've never met anyone like you before Yusaku. How did you come to be? If it's not to invasive of a question?"

s Yusaku simply stated his view on the world was just wanting to protect and save people Angel just nodded as she finished her milkshake, and with just a quick glance over the edge of the roof to spot a trash can she just dropped the empty cup straight into it and allowed Yusaku's face to finally close back up around her own. As Yusaku told her about the accident that caused him to permanently inhabit his current body she couldn't help but feel a bit of sympathy and sorry for him. He had lost his humanity and everything that came with it. Was he truly okay with it?

"I..I don't know what to say Yusaku. Do you ever miss being human? I know you seem very content how you are now, but are things about having a human body that you miss like food, sleep and stuff? You are basically ageless now right? That means unless a bad guy gets lucky you'll outlive all of us. You very well could live along enough to see the end of all things. Does..that ever concern you? I don't think I could handle being immortal. While it would mean that i continue to bring peace, love and unity to the world I don't think i could handle seeing everyone age around me."

Angel wasn't thinking these things to try and worry Yusaku, but more out of genuine concern which most like came across since they were currently basically sharing unified souls. She was concerned that as time went on and those he grew to love and care for aged, died in battle or got sick. Though she supposed an upside was that unlike herself who didn't have a healing factor Yusaku was capable of repairing or altering himself whenever he needed too.

"Sorry for the downer questions and concerns, I just would hate that you were stuck in a form that you can't escape you know? I know this new robo kitty body is adorable, and has a ton of benifits I just hate the idea of you growing more lonely as time went on"

Angel then would wrap her arms around herself as if she was giving Yusaku a warm hug before trying to think of something more positive.

"Here's another question I never thought to ask and again you don't have to answer if you don't wanna, but do you ever plan on getting romantically involved with someone? I'm unsure how that would work being a robo kitty and all, but again I just don't want you to be lonely. When I first gained my freedom and had my first romantic experience it didn't end well so for awhile I thought I was fine with going out in a blaze of glory butch and sundance style, but then I met Miyami and started New Oasis and..I don't know living to grow old, retire from hero work and adopting a child seems more appealing these days. Love has a profound way of changing a person's views and priorities I guess."

ngel had to admit that she was surprised at how..at peace Yusaku sounded with his current situation. He had come to terms with the fact that he was stuck in his current cat looking metal shell way faster then Angel had come to terms with the trauma that came with her background. It made Angel feel so conflicted to say the least. On one end Angel was happy that her friend was content with his life, but on the other hand there was something about his situation that nagged at her. Something that saddened her to her core and made her feel an emotion she had felt for no other. She felt pity for her robotic feline friend, and it broke her heart.

"In a way I envy you Yusaku, and yet at the same time I feel a great swell of pity for you. In your current for you have the chance to see something very few have managed to get a glimpse of. You might get to see how it all ends! This also saddens me though not because I won't get to see the same, but because you may have to go through that alone. I wouldn't wish that fate upon anyone. Though that does bring up a favor I must ask of you, if you feel up to the task that is my dear friend."

Angel's mental voice then went silent as she shut her eyes behind Yusaku's helmet like head, and allowed mental images to flow between the two of them of how Angel imagined she may grow to look as she aged her skin wrinkling, her hair turning gray and wings becoming weak and pale as she sat in a rocking chair of her large mansion like orphanage surrounded by children of all ages, sizes and shapes as well as her beloved now elderly Miyami looking out of a nearby window at the statue of her younger self holding up the world next to a statue of a little girl in the front court yard. The image made Angel smile for just the briefest of moments until the realization set in that she decided to share with Yusaku.

"A lot of cultures like the Greeks, Romans, Norse and Egyptians believe that as long as your story is remembered and told to the future generations then the person that the stories or legends are about is immortal even in death. As a flesh and blood human even with super strength among other things I know even my body will eventually fail me due to old age and either I will pass on peacefully among my wife and my child charges due to old age, or some villian will somehow finally get lucky and take my life. Either way I'm fine with death as long as the legend and work of the Angel of Mercy carries on. I'm more then fine with the name Angelica Surami being swept away in the sands of time, but the Angel of Mercy and her dream for the world must live on. That's the favor I ask of you robo-kitty. Please don't let all I've done to give our world an era of love, unity and compassion go to waste and fade away into history. Please make sure the story of the Angel of Mercy gets passed on through the ages."

Unlike how Angel's voice normally was when it was full of joy and excitement, As she "spoke" to Yusaku this time around her mental voice had a twinge of fear, and almost desperation. She knew that unlike her robotic friend who could potentially live forever she had in essence very little time to leave her mark on the world be it through her hero work, New Oasis or her children if she and Miyami decided to adopt any. Angel's fear was not death due to old age or death in the line of duty, but that all of her life's work would be undone by time, and it shook her to her very core. As Yusaku explained that he used to have a thing with Yumi Angel had to stifle a small chuckle. Who hadn't had a crush on Yumi at some point during the school year? She was one of the most sought after women in school by both genders, and apparently robots as well. Angel let out a little sigh as Yusaku told her that he did have his affectionate connections, but not the lover kind even joking about an AI lady to fall for she just shook her head.

"Never say never my friend. I thought I'd never get to fly free, or find the woman of my dreams, but look at me now aye? It will happen in its own time? So, would you care to see New Oasis now that it is finished? We already have some kids living there, and I bet they would think you are super cool. A talking robo kitty! They will absolutely love you."

s Yusaku told her not to pity him Angel just smiled slightly behind her friends helmet head as even he would come to an end. Though he did reassure her that as long as he lived her memory, and what she stood for would live on. This brought a small happy tear to the girl's eye as she just grabbed the bag with her boots in it, stood up and used her wings to take off into the air flying diagonally straight up toward the clouds as he asked her to wear him around, maybe for the whole day. To this Angel just gently shook her head as she headed for a pair of large, puffy and yet gentle clouds. Yusaku wouldn't know what she was doing, but Angel knew he would love it.

"I can't wear you all day buddy. Once we are done for the day I gotta head to work at New Oasis. I have a few classes in language and sign language to teach since I have time off from school."

As she flew upward as it was no big deal she gave a bit of thought to what he said about some of her little ones wearing him for a little while. This caused Angel to stop just below the two large clouds she was aiming for as if she was waiting for them to part of their own accord as the wind began to pick up very slightly as it flowed through Angel's feathers as she looked up, and just gave Yusaku a mental flash of Angel, her mom, her brother, her aunt and her cousin all working with various students be it with quirks or just on learning new trades or skills. The reason for this was to show how young the children she dealt with truly were. The oldest was no more then 10 years of age. The image would linger on a little Kenyan/Japanese girl in a motorized wheelchair whom was hugging Angel around her waist.

"I appreciate the offer, and maybe one day I will take you up on that. Right now though I don't believe they are quite ready. A lot of them who have powers can't control them, and those who don't aren't quite emotionally mature enough yet. There is one girl I would like you to meet one day though. Her name is Shuri. She originally from Kenya, and was born a paraplegic. She lost her family during an African expedition. I would like to help make her dream come true of being able to walk for the first time. Could you maybe help with that someday soon?"

Before Yusaku could answer Angel flew up between the now parted clouds so that he could see the almost painting like image of the city that the clouds lazily passed over below them as Angel easily kept them airborne and Yusaku said he could ask her anything she wished. To this she willed his mouth piece to slide open so her own voice could be heard.

"Before that I want to truly show you who Angelica Surami is beyond that of the crime fighting care taker, and I know of only one way to do that."

Angel then without another word began to sing her rendition of the old sea shanty "The parting glass." As the first verse about company began he would get flashes of the two of them together yet seperate, Angel with Farrah, Yumi, Red Horn, Jasmine, Ultra Violet and her mentee Kumoko all having a merry time together in different occassions. As the second verse about harm began he would see Angel crying in front of a cracked mirror in pain as she tugged at her now removed metal collar. As the verse about memory began Yusaku would see a pair of elderly people, both married couples but their faces blurred out as Angel could not remember them as they were her grand parents. Once the next verse about the parting glass began he saw Angel and her family raising their glasses among the dining hall with all the kids of New Oasis.

As she sang Angel's emotions almost became overhwelming, but not in a painful way but as if they were a painting trying to escape its frame. As she sang the verses about her comrades and her sweethearts Yusaku would see Farrah and Angel kissing before an image of them breaking up, and then he would see Angel and Miyami standing hand in hand before Angel flew away in her hero costume to fight. Once the verse came about her not rising, but others rising he would see Angel in a hospital bed with Miyami by her side which he would recognize from what she told him about the zombie invasion. She would then sing about her rising for a joyful occasion which would make him see Angel proposing to Miyami sitting up in her hospital bed. Once the verse about drinking and fighting but not dying crossed her lips Angel's voice shook as an image of her father and her hovering above his drunken body as he stared up at her as she took her and her mom's freedom would flow into him. As she sang about courting a pretty girl a more powerful vision of Miyami came up that warmed Angel's voice and heart. As she finished the song he would see Angel and Miyami now older ladies at New Oasis happy and with a faceless child on Angel's knee, someone she might adopt between now and then. Once the song was over she closed his mouth plate and just gazed at the ground.

"I wanted to give you this gift Yusaku, a view of the world as I see it. The world as of late may show an ugly face sometimes, but if you look at it from the right angel like I do it can truly be a thing of wonder. My question for you is a simple one. What was your life like, what were you like before you were what you are now. Tell me the tale of Yusaku Izumi."