Hearing with Hitler

Chizuru and Shion headed back to their apartment to prepare themselves for the hearing, which takes place after each major incident. This time, because Hitler was visiting New Japan, both he and prime minister Tojo would be sitting as primary judges of the evidence. In cases where the culprit was already put to justice, A.K.A dead, it was really more of a formal debriefing. 

The women had Matt prepare an extensive file of evidence about the ongoings of the Nazi Dr.s/researchers which Shion and Chizuru had killed. Based on Hitler's odd behaviors and total control of the Nazi party, they should have suspected that he had zero interest in a traditional hearing, but it still came as a surprise to them when Hitler immediately declared all the parties guilty without hearing a single piece of evidence. 

Hitler pretended to straighten some papers on the desk, then decided he would speak a bit as if he hadn't really thought about it beforehand, "Now that the unpleasantries are over, let us discuss the really interesting situation we have on our hands."

Chizuru and Shion looked at each other with confused expressions as they both readied themselves for a surprise attack. Shion hesitantly asked, "What about the hearing? Aren't you going to review the evidence?"

Hitler let out a dramatic sigh, "There isn't really a need, all these men have already been on a watchlist for quite some time. It's not like it matters anymore, they are dead, the invaders are dead, so what do I care what happened in between? Boring! No, no, no. I came here to discuss something with you lovely ladies instead." 

The Prime Minister was quiet as if intentionally choking back his opinions to avoid incurring Hitler's wrath.

Chizuru responded, still super confused, "Ok...?"

Hitler clapped his hands, "I want all the details about your wedding plans, who are you wearing? What's the venue? When is it happening? As a thank you, I would love for you to use this designer that I just love, all expenses paid of course. On top of that, why don't you take a month off for your honeymoon? You two saved my skin a couple times already. It's the least I can do. So, what do you say?"

Chizuru and Shion looked at each other in disbelief. Shion clammed up at such an  informal conversation, so Chizuru took over, "That is very generous of you. As for clothing, we have not decided on any dresses so far. The venue I am told is a special surprise for me, and we were thinking of getting married this Saturday."

Hitler gasped and beemed his assistant, "Ladies you have not given me very much time to get you fitted, but I think if we hurry, we can still get you something special to wear. Head downstairs and follow my assistant into the city. Once you have filed your marriage license, I will expedite your time off request.  Just know this, when you return from vacation, I have something important that I need you to investigate which will require your total rested and refreshed focus. It will involve the Nietzsche Protocol itself, so I will be sure to have your security clearances updated and all that. Anyway, don't worry about that now, hurry to my assistant so we can get the process started."

Hitler shooed the two out of the courtroom and closed the door with a definitive slam behind them. 

Shion blinked slowly then looked up at Chizuru, "What the fuck just happened?!"

Chizuru shrugged her shoulders, "I think Hitler just bought our wedding dresses and gave us a promotion?"

Shion shook her head, "Whatever, let's just go meet this person and get our clothes so we can get our marriage application filled-out and get some food and sleep." 

The two went to the lobby where an awkward looking woman in a miniskirt was waiting for them. Without a single word, she waved a hand and guided them to an air taxi. She scanned her wrist and the vehicle took off, stopping at a very expensive looking shop that had chandeliers and mannequins adorned in various styles of wedding dresses. 

Instantly the two were greeted by an oddly dressed man who instantly began taking measurements. He mumbled something, then dragged Chizuru to the fitting room where he violently pulled off her clothes down to her underwear and had her stand in a scanner. As the machine whirred, a 3D version of Chizuru was created with lights that were attached to the scanner. Meanwhile, completely overwhelmed and starving, Shion found a table full of different miniature foods and began stuffing her face. Minutes later the little man pushed the almost-naked Chizuru out into the aisle and grabbed Shion by the collar as she fought to get a few more bites in. He aggressively did the same to Shion until her model was created then pushed her into the hall as well. Chizuru's mouth was also stuffed with food at this point as she began to laugh at Shion whose hair had come partially undone. 

By the time Shion had redressed herself, the man came walking out and pushed them out. "I will have your dresses delivered to your apartments by tomorrow afternoon. Congratulations." 

Shion looked at Chizuru who still had food in her mouth, "I feel like we just got violated."

Chizuru started laughing as the assistant beckoned them back into the air taxi, "Where are you ladies headed now?"

Chizuru answered, "My apartment." Off the air bus flew and in about 15 minutes they arrived back at Chizuru's apartment. 

Shion sat down on the couch and then beckoned Chizuru to come sit on her lap. Then they proceeded to fill out the online marriage application together via neurolink and just shared space with each other. 

Shion sighed and then admitted, "So, we are actually doing this? I can't believe how fast that all happened. I was expecting to be drowning in paperwork and questions, but I guess it's all been taken care of for once.”

Chizuru replied, "I beemed Honda earlier and she said that all the paperwork had already been completed and that she would handle whatever else came up as a thank you to us for coming to rescue them in the tunnels. So, I guess that means that we can just focus on getting some rest for now, and then on planning the wedding. Matt said they are taking the drone fighters to one of the rebellion's warehouses to run some tests, so there isn't really much left for us to do right?"

Shion nodded her head then turned to Chizuru and asked her a random question, "So, you never really talk about your adoptive parents. Why is that?"

Chizuru replied quickly, "They passed away recently, like right before I graduated OTS. They were important to me, but we were never really all that close."

Shion shrugged, "I guess I can't really relate. I'm sure a biological bond probably feels different than that of someone who is adopted. I guess we'll never know..."

Shion let out a big yawn and began to fall asleep. Chizuru helped her undress, and the two laid down in bed together, ready for a goodnight's sleep.