The two of them weren't much help since Ivan was the one who would be treating them to a meal. Well, then again he was sure that Shizu didn't know much about the different kinds of food that were out there. Ivan had hoped that Lucian would at least pick something to eat but the pilot just left it up to him. He let out a slight sigh, knowing that he have to pick a place to stop by. He really hoped that Shizu wasn't picky about her food because Ivan would make her eat it. She looked like she could use a decent meal or two. "Alright, I guess I'll be picking a place to eat," Ivan murmured as they neared the vehicle. Opening the car door, he nodded his head for Shizu to climb in. She smiled slightly at him before getting in. He watched her through the window as she struggled with the seatbelt. They had a lot of work cut out for them.<br/><br/>Closing the door, Ivan hopped in the driver's side and started the car. During the ride, Ivan became very aware of their surroundings, looking out for anything that was mildly suspicious. It would be a shame if something were to happen to them while heading towards the plane, especially after the fight that had ended. He glanced over at Lucian, who looked like he was on the verge of passing out, Ivan wondered if the man would really be alright with flying. Maybe he should suggest that they stay at a hotel for a few hours before they took off. No, he was sure that it would be less risky if they left as soon as possible. Who knew when Azrai would wake up and Ivan knew that he was the one who would have to deal with his friend when he woke up. The beginnings of a migraine started in between his eyes at the thought of explaining the situation to Azrai.<br/><br/>He hoped that Zachariah would be able to deal with him until he came back. The thought of Maverick trying to go up against Azrai didn't make Ivan feel confident. That man would crack underneath Azrai's stare. Ivan really hoped that Maverick wasn't the one in charge of Azrai right now and if he was, then he hoped that Azrai would wake up after he returned to their new base. He didn't say anything as Lucian began to fiddle with the radio, Ivan too focused of making sure that they were safe. The sound of the weather report filled in the silence but it someone how was a bit maddening. Maybe it was because listening to the report made it seem like they were ignoring the events that were to happen soon. Ivan let out a sigh of relief as the radio was shut off. He did enjoy silence over background noise.<br/><br/>He pulled into the parking lot of a gas station, knowing that this would be good enough for some sort of meal. Putting the car in park, he glanced back at Shizu, who had been staring out the window with mild fascination. It was just like the time when he was taking them out of Japan. Ivan frowned a bit; he knew that she would have a hard time assimilating into society. Getting out of the car, he opened the door for Shizu. "I don't know what you would like to eat..." Ivan stated in a rather awkward tone. Shizu stared at him for a moment before she got out of the car as well. She stretched slightly, glancing around at the scenery. "I do not know the kind of food you have here," she stated gently.<br/><br/>Ivan shrugged his shoulders bit, not really used to having to explain the way convenience stores worked. Was this what Azrai was going through when he first got Shizu out of the village? He rubbed the back of his neck, trying to put the right words together. "Well, this is place where you can get all kinds of food items and drinks," he said, trying to give the best explanation. "It's mostly junk food but they have some sandwiches and chips, a meager meal of sorts." Shizu tilted her head as they walked across the parking lot. "What is a sandwich," she question, her brows furrowed in confusion. Ivan rubbed his prickled chin, a bit surprised at how little she knew. He knew that she was intelligent but with her being isolated her whole life...it made him wonder how much she had to learn if she didn't know what a sandwich was. "It's meat and cheese between two slices of bread, sometimes with condiments."<br/><br/>Ivan noticed her confusion once more and shook his head slightly. There was too much to explain and little time to do it. How did Azrai expect to teach her about the world? This only meant that they would have to set up some kind of tutor for her when she was within the safety of her new home. The doors opened for them as they entered the store, causing Shizu to stop out of surprise. Ivan glanced at the around hoping no one noticed her reaction to the automated doors. She entered cautiously before quickly moving towards Ivan. Her eyes her full of questions and Ivan could already tell that this would be a long day. They spent a little more than fifteen minutes in the store, Ivan having to tell Shizu what a lot of the items were. Then there was the part where she took about five minutes deciding if she wanted to try a roast beef or grilled chicken sandwich. In the end, Ivan bought her both so she could sate curiosity.<br/><br/>They left the store with more than Ivan intended on buying but he didn't mind it seeing how it seemed to put Shizu in a better mood. Ivan could see how Azrai had taken a liking to the Oni woman. The innocence that she exuded was refreshing from their day to day job. The way the simple things seemed to please her made him feel good about himself. He helped her back into the car, handing her all the items that she had desired. She smiled at him. "Thank you," she gently before she settled back in her seat. Ivan glanced over at Lucian, who seemed to be napping. He let out a sigh, knowing it was better not to disturb his slumber. The pilot had a long flight in front of him and Ivan knew how important sleep would be. He would just save Lucian's food for when he woke up.<br/><br/>Starting up the car once more, they still had closer to an hour until they arrived at their destination. He glanced back in the rear view mirror, watching as Shizu picked through her food, carefully eating everything. Once they reached Elias' location, he would make sure that she received the proper education and guidance that she needed to survive. It was the least that he could do.<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>"Oui! Elias, where do you want this?"<br/><br/>The hacker dropped his head out of the ceiling, pushing up his glasses. His hazel eyes looked at his friends carrying a beige sofa. "Just put it in the living room for now," he called out before going but up into the ceiling. He grunted as he shuffled through the rafters and the dust. He coughed as some of it went into his lungs. Grabbing his tools, he continued to work on the wiring for the security system. He knew that he had a lot of time to work on this but he didn't want to take any chances, besides he wanted to give Shizu a nice place to live. He had promised Ivan that he would have a place set up for her by the time she and Lucian arrived. It wasn't like he had anything better to do.<br/><br/>He grumbled slightly as he untangled some wires. He had already set up a few alarm systems for any intruders trying to get in. He had placed a small security camera outside of the door and in various places in the apartment, for extra precautions. Elias wondered what else he could do for Shizu's safety. He knew that there was no need to go over the top but then again he didn't want to do a half assed job. If something happened to her, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. He almost couldn't save Azrai...he didnâ€™t want to have another close encounter like that again. Attaching the remaining wires, he shuffled out of the ceiling and hopped back down into the apartment. It didn't take long to seal and paint over the hole he had created.<br/><br/>He glanced around at the furniture that he had some of his friends bring in. He was glad that they didn't question what he was doing this for but then again most of them he had known in his early hacking days. They were all trustworthy. He gathered his equipment, plopping down on a chaise and grabbed his laptop. He checked to make sure all the cameras were functioning. He would be sure to let Zachariah know all the work that had been done and he would connect the organization to it when they had their systems going again. Closing his computer, he continued to move furniture and paint the walls. Elias wasn't necessarily in tune with what women liked in their homes, so he would leave most f the designing to Shizu that is if she didn't like the place.<br/><br/>It was certainly a lot of work and very time consuming but Elias wanted time to go by fast. The fact that Lucian was coming back made him feel anxious. He hadn't spoken with the pilot in a while and he hoped that he didn't sustain too severe of injuries. From what Ivan had told him, Lucian was fine but still he wanted to see him in person. That man meant more to him than either of them cared to admit and Elias had been so sick with worry when he hadn't answered the phone call. Letting out a heavy sigh as things were slowly coming to end at cleaning the apartment, Elias thanked his colleagues as they slowly began to leave and Elias did a few more last minute checks. It was an only a matter of hours until Shizu came and Lucian was back as well.<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>The drive to the plane was silent but that was to be expected. Lucian had taken to slumber, resting himself for the long flight. Shizu had also fallen asleep, after eating most of the food that he had bought her. Ivan was more than pleased that there hadn't been anyone tailing them. This didn't make his guard go down any less, but the thought still pleased him. He knew that many of their enemies were probably taking into consideration that had happened. It meant that they could be planning or allowing them time to recover. After seeing what had been done to Sanctus Unum, Ivan was sure that God would not allow any enemy to attack so soon. They were a force to be reckoned with more than ever now, they were God's army.<br/><br/>Turning down an unpaved road, he tried his best not to rock the car too much. He didn't want to wake his passengers up too early. The drive had been long but necessary and he could see the plane in the distance. Ivan knew that there wouldn't be too much time to hang around and chat. There was still so much to deal with once he returned to the base. They still had to rebuild and he would help Zachariah with that. Then there was the matter of Azrai and any changes that have happened to him. And finally, they would have to monitor Shizu until it was safe enough for her to live a normal life. Ivan slowly came to a stop, this all had happened for some girl. He glanced back in the rearview mirror once more, noting the awakening woman.<br/><br/>Shizu slowly opened her eyes, blinking a bit as she took in her surroundings. "Have we arrived," she questioned, though she knew the answer. Ivan nodded his head, before reaching across to gently shake the pilot awake. "Wake up Sunshine," he murmured before stepping out of the car. Ever the gentleman, he opened the door for Shizu and she got out after grabbing the remaining food items that she had yet to finish. Ivan took out a bag from the trunk, placing the food and all her important documents into it. "You need to take good care of these; it's what makes you....real." Ivan muttered handing the bag back to her. Shizu took them carefully, knowing exactly what he meant. She didn't exist until these documents were made.<br/><br/>"Thank you," she murmured as that old anxiety came and took hold of her. This was it; she would be leaving Israel and going to another unknown location. "Could you tell Azrai that I said thank you...for everything." Ivan looked at her for a long time before he nodded his head slightly. Shizu smiled slightly before glancing over at the aircraft. She felt the same as she had when she had first seen the plane in Japan. It was almost the same except for the colors and model was different. She shifted uncomfortably, still feeling guilty that she wouldn't be able to explain to Azrai why she was leaving. She jumped when Ivan placed a hand on her shoulder. "He'll be fine, trust me."<br/><br/>"I-I know," she replied, glancing at the ground. She clutched the bag tightly in her grasp. "He will not know where I am, will he?"<br/><br/>"No," Ivan replied. "Good," she said in an almost quiet tone. She glanced over at the plane knowing that they should be departing soon. "Well then...I guess that this is goodbye...Thank you once again." Ivan shook his head and ruffled her hair a bit. "It's no problem, you just better keep yourself out of trouble, and we don't need another Azrai running around." Shizu chuckled slightly before she nodded her head. She moved towards the plane and Ivan headed back to the car. He glanced over at Lucian. "Have a safe trip and let me know if anything happens." Ivan gave the pilot a salute before getting into his car and driving off. He glanced back in the rearview mirror watching the two of their figures minimize.<br/><br/>"Maverick, this is Ivan. I just dropped Lucian and Shizu off at the plane; I'm on my way back. Any progression on Azrai?"<br/><br/>----------<br/><br/>Shizu watched as Ivan disappeared in the distance. She glanced back over at Lucian, this felt like dÃ©jÃ  vu. With a slight sigh, she rummaged through her bag and pulled out a sandwich. "Here, Ivan bought this for you...if you are still hungry." Shizu still felt remorse about leaving but things couldn't be helped. She had agreed to this, so she should stop feeling sorry for herself. Biting her cheek, she knew that this would happen once she had made her condition. She knew that she was a burden on everyone by staying here as well.<br/><br/>"I guess, we should be going...unless you are still wishing to rest," she said gently. She knew that Lucian was pushing himself. She wasn't sure if he was just following orders or if he really wanted to get out of Israel. Her mind was taken back to the time when she had first met Lucian; he hadn't been in the best mood. Azrai had been so exhausted on the plane ride and now it seemed as if Lucian was in the same position as well. Was it wrong that she kept blaming herself for all that was happening? If it hadn't been for Sanctus Unum then she would still be in her village, she would still be isolated...but...then she wouldn't be causing so many problems for everyone else. She could have just stayed and died there...then everything would have still been normal.<br/><br/>Letting out a slight sigh, she knew there was no point in trying to blame herself for all that had happened. What's done is done and that was all they could say. Shizu decided that she would just let things happen the way they had planned out now. That meant leaving behind her past and the organization and even Azrai, in order to start a new life. She could only hope that she would be able to fit in with the new world around her. It was a terrifying thought to be doing this alone but...it was what she had always wanted...right?<br/><br/>A new life...freedom.