Chapter 14

"so dark energy can also be used to create portals to other timelines in the multiverse, is that right?" ivan said at the front passenger seat

They were now in a police car, being escorted back to their home.

"yes, by theory." leo said at the back seat

"by theory, meaning its not even tested, is that right?" ivan said, curious

"yes, as back then, there was no means of verifying and testing dark energy. I mean, those fools were all fools not to use my theory." leo said

"your theory?" ivan said

"my theory is to use dead mans brains to verify the existence of dark energy, and to study it as much as possible. Or maybe even reproduce its effects on machines." leo said

"what?! Is that really possible?!" ivan said, now very curious and surprised

"yes, it--" leo said before he was interrupted

"i-in any case, is our boy really there, inside?" flower said, as the mood turns sad

"leo is both me, and i am leo. As our souls have now merged, we are of one entity. Not separate at all." leo said, assuring her. "i am always here for you mom." he added

Even though she herself understand the situation, based on leos explanation, she couldnt understand her own feelings from what leo also said, as she cant do nothing but cry.

"i know its still you, but im probably confused. As to what to do." flower said, as she was crying her heart out

As ivan couldnt really understand what had happened to leo as well, all he could do was look ahead and think, on what to do in the future. And can relate with what shes feeling.

"based on what i could remember, there was some sort of similar situation, where the son was hospitalized. He was a soldier, and his mom was a nurse. The son had grave injuries in the war, and i came to visit the soldier as he was also part of my team, so i apologized to her. And she said, i have to stay strong, no matter what it takes, because its my son, and for my son." leo said, as he told a page of kevins past

"you are right." flower said, wiping her tears off

"i guess thats life sometimes, we must stay strong and survive, for our sake and for all the people we care and care about us." ivan said, realizing the depths of the wisdom that leo has obtained

With that, they finally arrived at their house, where they rest from their long night.

Then at the next day, back at school..

"hey girls, it seems like they will be doing the founders festival soon." nikki said, as she just arrived at the classroom and sat on her chair

The other girls were chatting, before nikki came.

"i see. I wonder what we will do at the festival." lica said, curious

"hi girls! Whats this about a festival?" leo said, as he just arrived

"hey leo, just a question. After all that you just said to us, why would you still bother going to school?" rena said

"even if my mind may be like that, i would still need to keep up with this time period as well. And im still a 13 year old, believe it or not, so its best if i go to school." leo said, as they all agree

"in any case, what will we do in the founders festival? I hope it has food." nikki said, drooling

"you will get fat you know." lica said

"dont worry, my fats all go to my boobs, one way or another." nikki said, jokingly

"if only.." rena said, as she and sheryl both were a bit envious

"w-well, you girls still have your perfectly shaped butts right? So no worries." lica said, trying to cheer them up to no avail

"alright class, take your seats now." hera said, as she arrived. "i have an announcement to make. As the founders festival is drawing near, i would like to have you guys decide on what to do. Class rep, if you please." she said

"yes maam." rena said, before going to the front with the vice rep. "so, what should we do in the founders festival guys?" she said, getting to the point

"i would like a maid cafe" one said

"takoyaki" another said

"haunted house." another said

There were so many suggestions from most of the class, where rena was troubled.

"please be serious about this guys!" the vice rep, rose shimesu, said

"we are serious about it." one said

"its just that we have many different opinions." another said

"hahh.. Fine. But just what should we actually do?" rena said, as rose could only sigh

"how about this? We will do a cosplay cafe, which also serves takoyaki, and have a singer at times for ambiance?" leo said, after standing up

Everyone was shocked for a moment, but eventually was enlightened, and began to agree with the idea.

"wow! Thats a good idea!" one said, which everyone agrees

"is that one of your old wisdom leo?" lica whispered to him

"its just an idea that i had, which was also available in the past." leo whispered to her as well

"just one question, what is a cosplay cafe?" rose said, confused

"its a cafe made up for those dressing up in costumes, and serving customers." rena said. "but why did you think of this leo?" she said, curious

"i just thought that it would be great if both girls and boys would dress up in their favorite costumes, as there are those that suggests a haunted house." leo said

"you have a point there." rena said, with everyone agreeing

"plus it would also be great for the eyes if the girls would dress up in pretty costumes. Dont you think so boys?" leo said, as he also gathered the boys approval.

"whats that got to do with cosplay--" brian said, before he was interrupted

"you arent a man, if you dont get what he means brian!" one boy said

"yeah! You get to see the girls in costumes aside from our school uniform!" another boy said

"china dress please." another boy said

"hey boys! No lewd thoughts!" rena said, scolding them

"in any case, a cosplay cafe fits everything in the list, so lets do this!" leo said, as the boys were now enthusiastic, while all the girls just accepted the decision

"boys will be boys." hera said, as she was just sitting at the corner

"hahh.. Alright then. The class will do a cosplay cafe." rena said. "so leo! You better help me with this!" she said, demanding him to come at her side

"yes, i will. Although, we must first do something about what costume to wear, and who will be the servers and the cook." leo said, as he now walks towards her

"yes, yes! And i will coordinate with all the costumes! If thats ok with you!" nikki said, volunteering

"ok. We will also need the costume team, which will be headed by nikki, and will be making all the costumes." leo said, as nikki was really excited

"so, is that really all?" rena said

"yes, and you will be part of the serving team rena." leo said, with a smile

"oh boy.." rena said, surprised

Then as the days of preparations have past, its now time for the founders festival..

"i wonder what leos class intends to do, with their cosplay cafe?" theo said while walking

He and leticia were now walking towards leos class, as part of their daily routine, within the 3 days event.

"welcome all! To the cosplay cafe, fantasia!" one of the girls said outside their classroom

"a table for 2 please." theo said

"a date with your future wife is it? Right this way please." the girl said as she shows the way inside

"future wife?" theo said, before he saw leticia blushing, which also made him blush. "lets go inside." he said before she also agrees

Then inside, there were many tables, where the place was fully packed.

"now then, what is your order?" leo said, as he was dressed at a butler

"so this is your cosplay huh, you look good in it." theo said, as leticia did a thumbs up

"yeah.. Everyone was also enthusiastic about it. We even put a section for a photoshoot corner with any of us in cosplay." leo said

"and the girls also look good." leticia said

"yeah.. lica is now in her maid costume, nikki is over there at the photo booth in china dress, rena is now in a teacher outfit, and sheryl is in a cute bunny costume.. As for the rest, its as you see. And all thanks to nikki and her teams efforts as well." leo said, as he points to his class, all very busy

"i see.. Thats good, very good." theo said, as leticia also agrees

"so, have you guys decided yet? On what to order?" leo said, ending the conversation