Unrelenting part 2

Hikari lands on his feet with a solid thud, seemingly not at all hurt by the landing, the apple he grabbed still in his hand. he takes off with in a full sprint

"huff-huff-huff"

'truth is I've actually transitioned from the Restoration faction to the sanctification faction!'

Hikari runs pass people on the sidewalk startling many, occasionally passing by others unnoticed. the sound of cars, bustling about, conversation by passerby's filled the streets of Osaka.

'After the events of the day of the lord (D.O.T.L)  and the awakening of miracles, There has been three factions established in order to help keep the balance of society from crumbling. it gave the people hope that one day they'll eventually go back to to their normal life and that everything has been under control. but truth is the spontaneous appearances in the safe zones of our city are proof that they very much don't. its part of the reason of why doing this.'

Ring

Hikari's thoughts are cut off by a ring of his phone. he pulls out his phone not slowing down his pace as he continue running. when he read the name of the incoming caller he sighed,  

"Crap...H-hello Ms. Choi?"

"Don't "hello Ms. Choi" me! were the hell are you!?"

Hikari laughs nervously trying to not sound like he's currently running.

"O-oh! I'm just around the corner-"

"Don't make any excuses, Samson! i went through great lengths to convince the Commander to let you into the Sanctification faction, if you embarrass me on your first day ill definitely will get my pay docked!" 

Munch Munch Munch

Hikari is eating his apple as he simultaneously running and on the phone. the sounds of his chewing instead of  answering  annoys Ms. Choi.

"grr SAMSON! are you listening?!"

Ms. Choi sudden shout surprised Hikari making him almost drop his phone in cartoonish fashion.

"Mm! yesh, yesh urm leshining! (yes, yes I'm listening!)"

Hikari swallows the food in his mouth before continuing speaking. 

"I promise not to let you down!" 

A soft sight can be heard from Ms. Choi's side, she speaks in a more softer tone,  feeling a bit defeated knowing yelling wont change much.

"haah~ yeah ill be at the front when you arrive.."

Click

Ms. Choi hangs up without another word.  hikari stuff the phone back in his pocket as he approaches a building the has the sign that reads

'Savior services'

As hikari enters he looks around for Ms. Choi clearly out of breath.

"Huff-huff-huff"

"Samson!"

A stern feminine voice calls out catching Hikari's attention. the source of the voice a slender woman, her black hair in a low bun held by two hair sticks in the form of silver needles. Natural dark circles under her  eyes that don't take way from her stunning appearance. her rectangular glasses resting on the bridge if her nose. her sleeveless keyhole blouse with the high waisted flare pants does little to conceal the form of her round breast, wide hips her and round lower backside.

"Ms. Choi..i made it.."

Hikari mutters as he's still catching his breath.

"Come on quit standing around like a fool your going with the others in order to get hands on experience!"

Ms. Choi grabs Hikari by his bicep, ignoring the sweat on his now soaked shirt  that clung to his body.

"Ms. Choi! i-i'm bit sweaty-"

Hikari tried to warn her about his messy state

"That doesn't matter right now, you'll be given a change of clothes anyway."

"o-ok.,"

 After some time Hikari is stumbling out of the building's side exit to were the vans are located, Ms. Choi hurriedly shoves him toward the  Armored vans. 

"Go, go! the commander is waiting for you!"

Ms. Choi told Hikari in a hushed whisper. Hikari now wearing a black suit with red accents, subtle padding on on the Shoulders, elbows, and knees. he gives a silent nod as he hurries to the group of other people in similar get up as him they all stand in an organized file of four to five rows, with the exception of one man standing tall facing the rest the group.

Hikari lines up with the rest of the group, not without gaining a few subtle glances from the group. The man  at the front facing the group, stood tall. His presence giving of an air of superiority. as the man spots hikari he gives a subtle nod before speaking.

"Alright! now that everyone is here lets get started. Whether its for status, wealth, power, or in hopes that your participation brings humanity one step closer to wiping out those abominations for good, one of the few but important way to have a chances at that is by doing one thing which is:  using your blessings."

the trainees stand  there listening attentively some wearing smug smirks on their faces, others wear a stoic expressions. meanwhile Hikari looks a bit troubled as he tries to remain resolute, showing that part of what commander has said struck a chord with him.

  "You trainees will have go out there and  get experience first hand, what we do here in the Sanctification faction and the process you'll be subjugated to go through. Ms. Choi will be the one to watch over you, be sure to follow her instructions thoroughly. Am i understood? "

"yes sir!"

The trainees all shout in unison. Hikari on the other hand, stands there his mind is currently racing.

'That's right! Everyone here is a miracle!'

Miracles are people who've manifested varies supernatural abilities after the events of the day of the lord. These abilities known as 'blessings' are what the miracles used in order to push back the Nephilim. Its one of the few things that can harm the Nephilim and penetrate their thick hides.

'How am I going to get by without a blessing!?' 

Sweat rolls down Hikari face as his, hi throat suddenly dry causing him to swallow hard. His eyes zoned in on the commander studying his expression.

'Did Ms. Choi ever tell the commander about my lack of a blessing? No. Otherwise i wouldn't be given a chance to even be a trainee. But even so, I heard high ranking miracles can sense when someone does or doesn't possess an ounce of mana!'

The commander glances at Ms. Choi who stands to the side and gives a subtle nod as if giving a cue for something. Ms. Choi catches this and returns a subtle nod of her own before speaking. Her voice snapped Hikari out of his thoughts.

"Alright, everyone listen up and you all can enter the van according to the name your called. is that understood?"

"Yes ma'am!"

With that, Ms. choi calls out names, assigning them to specific vans, each small group forming a  temporary squad.

"Squad four! Yuki Shoku, Kuzu Uwaki, Ataka Kokoro, Nozomi Yume, Hikari Samson.  you'll be going into van 'C'."

The five enters the van by its rear compartment, all moving in a single file line.

Ahem..

A soft but firm noise, made by Ms. Choi catches the attention of Hikari just as he had passed her, his head seemingly stopping before his legs causes him to almost fall on his back. he catches himself and turns to Ms. choi expectantly.

"hm..?"

'Gah! he acts so much like a puppy!'

Ms. Choi couldn't help but to internally fawn over Hikari's expression. for a brief moment  her face showed off a faint pink blush before snapping back to her senses. her voice comes out low enough for only Hikari to hear.

"I've  already talked to the commander about your situation. don't worry he has something for you when we reach the restricted zone okay?"

"yeah? yeah! thanks Ms. Choi!"

Hikari quickly embraces Ms. Choi, seemingly not even minding her breast squish against his chest. when he releases her, Hikari hurries to the van, looking over his shoulder with a thumbs up, his smile wide warm and sincere.

"I wont put you efforts to waste Ms. Choi, i Promise!"

The warmth in Ms. Choi's face rises as she fixes her glasses with her index finger her mind still  reeling from Hikari's sudden actions before her lips curl into the faintest smile.

'Yeah..i know you will Hikari..'