Thread: From The Ashes The Drill Spins Once More

A little boy no older than five laughed happily as he sat on the shoulders of his father while he walked down the busy streets of Kamina City. Daddy can we get some ice cream? the boy asked his innocent green eyes looking down at the man whom laughed hearing his son. Sure but we have to get some for mommy ok Kai? The Father said to which Kai nodded back. Ok daddy. he said as they approached a nearby ice cream shop. Crouching down to one knee Kai's father helped him dismount before taking the child's hand with his own and heading inside. However before they could approach the counter the father's cellphone began to ring and after pulling it out of his pocket did he frown. Kai... the father said reaching into his pocket. Go ahead and buy your ice cream. Daddy needs to take an important phone call. He said handing Kai a small silver coin. On one side was a flaming symbol with a pair of sunglasses over it while on the other side of the coin was the picuture of one of the Spiral's greatest heroes Kamina. It was known as a Dai Gurren Coin more than enough to pay for some ice cream. Ok daddy... Kai said taking the coin into both of his small hands he happily ran over to the counter and peekd through the display case looking at the various types of ice cream that were available. All the while hearing his father's voice grow concerned over something called Cypher. Then an explosion rung out shaking the small shop scarring the boy as the patrons of the shop dover under various tables. Panic ensured Kai crying as his father picked him up hurrying out of the shop. The sight of Grapearls scrambling in the skies above heading towards the source of the explosion. The one responsible was seen. The sight of a Grapearl larger than the others with a different head. One with a black shell and red eyes. Grapearls fighting each other in the skies. Screams. Fire. Explosions. Death. NO!! Kai suddenly gasped sitting up straight holding his pistol straight up looking for an enemy. Bare muscles tense as deep breaths filled the twenty five year old Spiral's lungs. Finally his nerves eased up somewhat as the sight of the room within the inn registered in his mind. The gun slowly lowered as Kai took in another deep breath feeling the sweat coat his nude form. A hand slowly ran though his raven hair as he calmed himself down. Right he was on Topac, a small colony planet on the edge of the galaxy. He had arrived just a day ago to offload a shipment of some rare spices the Nova Empire frowned upon. Kai was staying in a local tavern while his ship was repaired and refueled, but didn't he meet some girl in the bar that accompanied him to his room last night? Looking around Kai only saw his own discarded attire but found a note on the nightstand. It was from the lovely red head he spent the night with, 'Thanks for one heck of a night call me. Below the message was her contact information. Setting the note down Kai pulled on his trousers along with shirt, right now all he wanted was some food and drink to help clear his head for the day. Buckling on his belt that held the holster to his pistol Kai departed from his room to seek some sustenance. Heading down the steps and into the tavern, the barkeep quickly called him over saying a group was looking for Kai and were waiting for him at a nearby booth. Something about a job offer of sorts. Being pointed over to the group Kai thanked the man before resting his hand on his pistol read to draw should these men try to attack him in an attempt to collect the small bounty on his head. Can I help you? He asked the group