Cherreads

Chapter 30 - Butting Heads

''So where we going?''. Momo asks. ''I'm going to get myself a job, you're following quietly although that must be a hard task for someone like you''. Togata says.

''Better watch ya mouth crapface''. Momo says. ''C'mon don't wait up''. Togata says as he enters a black SUV. ''I thought you were a gentleman? What ever happened to ladies first? Where's ya chivalry?''. Momo asks with her hands on her hips. ''Chivarly is for ladies, which frankly you don't act like one, now get in''. Togata says.

''Pshh what do you know?''. Momo says as she gets into the car. ''Who is this girl we said come alone''. The driver says with glasses on. ''Don't worry she's with me, she won't interfere. Togata replies.

The driver nods and starts driving. ''The hell kinda shady business you into!? Don't you even dare try to kidnap me''. Momo shouts. ''We're going somewhere important, very important I told you I was busy today, it's top secret you'll have to sign an NDA form when we get there''. Togata explains.

''Huh''. Momo exclaims. The driver takes them to an isolated part of the city almost desolate no buildings just forest for miles. ''We're here''. Togata says as he gets out.

Togata and Momo walk past a giant iron fence with multiple layers of security and enter a checkpoint area where they sign the forms. ''Sign''. Togata says. ''Better not start any shady bank accounts with my signature''. Momo says as she signs reluctantly. Togata just shakes his head.

They come out of the checkpoint area into a wide field with all sorts of aircraft. ''Woah, what ya building here UFO's?'' Momo asks. ''Actually yes''. Togata replies. ''Huh!?''. Momo says. 

''At least trying to, welcome to the Japanese air force base. After getting the government's trust I was able to convince them to let me help them work on the next generation of air and spacecraft that will defend and launch Japan into the future, that's why you had to sign and NDA before I could tell you about it''. Togata explains.

They see some men in military outfits and lab coats talking. ''Well look who it is, late, and who the hell is that!?''. A man asks. ''Mr Toriyama. We said come alone''. A man with a clipboard says.

Togata sighs. ''I know it's a personal reason sorry general, and engineer Sato, pardon this it's just for today''. Togata replies. ''Psh, I warned them that working with a teenager will only bring trouble, what, look at him now bringing his girlfriend to work!''. The general shouts.

''Huh!? In his dreams!''. Momo shouts back. ''She isn't my girlfriend, I wouldn't give myself a headache willingly''. Togata jokes. The other men laugh. ''Huh! Ya bastard''. Momo says. ''Whatever the reason I don't care get to work kid, let's see what you can do''. The general says.

''Stay put! So what's the problem?''. Togata says as he walks over. Momo blows raspberries at him. ''Well engineer Toriyama we can't seem to produce the output you spoke about''. Mr Sato says.

Togata inspects the engine. ''Here's your problem, wrong ratio of liquid oxygen to fuel, plus it's going to have to be way more if you want to get that thing flying, so that's where the stronger materials I found come in''. Togata explains as he mixes some chemicals. Momo walks over. ''Woah the hell is that blue thing''. She asks.

''It's cyan miss''. Mr Sato says. ''Don't correct me I know colors clipboard!''. Momo replies angrily. The general laughs. ''I like her''. He says.

''Momo watch your tone, By the way it's liquid oxygen''. Togata replies. ''Oxygen comes in Liquid form!?''. Momo asks. ''Yeah expensive as hell though especially the really pure stuff like this, but extra powerful one wrong move and we'll all be ash''. Togata explains. 

''Woah''. Momo says touching some of it. ''Yeah probably why you shouldn't be touching it!''. Togata warns. ''Calm down I won't spill anything!''. Momo shouts as she proceeds to spill some on the table with the fuel.

Everyone gasps and freezes. ''DON'T MOVE!''. Togata shouts. ''Back away slowly! The smallest spark and we'll all...''. Togata trails off as everyone watches bird poop fall unto the iron table knocking over a metal component causing a spark.

BOOM!

Togata manages to slow time and turn the direction of the explosion away from everyone as the dust settles. ''WE'RE ALIVE!?''. Mr Sato shouts. ''Luckily! I knew that girl was a safety risk!''. The general says furious.

''Hey that wasn't me that was the bird dude!''. Momo shouts back. ''Get out and come back when ya girlfriend isn't with you! This ain't some date location!''. The general shouts.

Suddenly Togata and Momo are kicked out. Togata is furious but just takes a breath. ''Get in the car''. He says. Momo gets in.

''I hope you haven't got me fired''. Togata says. ''Whatever like I said wasn't me, it was the bird''. She says laughing, but she notices Togata isn't so she keeps quiet.

''Plus why do you allow that guy treat you like crap! You always try to one up me?''. Momo asks.

Togata stays silent. ''There as some people you just have to let step on you, you know?''. Togata says quietly.

''Tch I'd never let anyone treat me like that''. Momo says. Togata just looks at her and smiles. ''What you looking at? By the way where are we going this time?''. Momo asks.

''We're heading to the last spot for the day don't worry''. Togata replies.

Togata leads the driver towards a religious building. ''What didn't count you as the religious type''. Momo says as she steps out.

''I'm not, just here to do something important''. Togata says as he walks inside. Momo looks around. ''An orphanage?''. She asks herself.

Suddenly all the kids run inside towards Togata as he hugs them. ''Hey there, how'd you know I was here anyway?''. Togata says with a smile. ''We heard the car!''. A boy says. ''Did you bring anything?''. A girl asks.

Togata gives the kids some cash. ''Thanks you're the best!''. The say together as the run off. ''Huh! did you just get robbed by some kids? greedy little...''. Momo says as she is cut off by a sister coming in.

''Togata you're here''. She says with a smile. ''Of course I promised them I'd come''. Togata replies. ''Everything's already set, I'll get the kids so we can get going''. She replies.

''Psh, so what you're this nice guy that loves his country and helps orphans, please''. Momo says sarcastically.

''You can believe whatever you want, by the way you're a spectator so shhh''. Togata says zipping his mouth.

The kids runs out. ''Let's go, Let's go!!''. A girl shouts as she runs out. ''Don't run!''. The sister says as she runs after them.

Togata walks out with 2 kids holding their hands as he lifts them on the way. ''Huh?''. Momo says surprised by the sight.

More Chapters