St.Orca's Secret Operation - Stage 3

Opening

There was little happening, but Feather ability was real.
Thanks to that secret network around Orca we were able to get out of it without anyone noticing.
Near the Orca Harbour, Doctor was preparing a backpack for me.
The weather is nice and I feel good! But...

Feather: Are you okay commander?

You see...
The backpack that Doctor made had an exoskeleton, she did it by modifying one of Silkys.
Its very comfortable to use and you dont lose balance.
The cold wasnt a big deal, but we were slower due to snow that had piled up up to the height of my waist.

Feather: (Heart pupils) If only I had enough power to carry both of us...
         I could hug you tightly and fly...
         Ill contact Doctor she maybe had an idea to...
???: Its me.

Looking back at the familiar voice, a huge present box was approaching...
What...?

Alexandra: Im glad I got here in time. We have prepared a "vehicle" for Master.
           It wasnt exactly made for this, but...
           It will be useful to some extent.

Vehicle?
The box that Alexandra was carrying was decorated for Christmas.

Alexandra: Please open it Master.

Okay.
Is it a vehicle...? Did Doctor prepare this?
Thats right, Doctor would have expected us to be stranded in the snow.
When you untie the ribbon and open the box...
WOAHHHHHH?!

Fotia: Do I look good?

What?! Fotia?!

Fotia: Surprise... Master... Uh...
       Suddenly... yelling...

I-Im sorry, I was surprised...

Alexandra: So noisy. As we trained early. Excite your Master please.
           Do you want to ride the "vehicle" that I trained for you Master?

Eh? What? ...Ride?
She is just wearing some strings and a reindeer ornaments...
Do you want me to do that...?

Fotia: Haha...
       Please Master...! Please ride me...

Fotia approached next to me crawling in 4 legs with a mochi in her mouth.

Fotia: Dont hesitate. Im finally helping Master!
       Im trembling with joy thinking about it!

You see, this is not necessary. This is really...
I pull Fotias hand make her stand up.
Fotia get up.

Fotia: Wont you ride me...?
       I thought I was finally being useful for Master...
       After all... Im a failure... Just a useless reindeer that doesnt help...

You are wrong, you are neither a reindeer or useless...

Alexandra: Master, Fotia came to me with the desire of helping you. So I taught her.
           She accepted my "education" without making a noise...
           For the first time in a long time, I had a student with such passion and enthusiasm.
           Please dont let her down.
           Then Fotia. Fulfill your obligations as a vehicle.
Feather: Wow... I have to save this moment in a photo...
         This is such a good opportunity...
Fotia: Master... Please...

.....
Ugh... My head is a mess... I dont think she should be doing this...
I really need a way to move fast right now, but... this idea is too crazy...
While holding my temples, I tried to think in way to get out of this situation.
Then I came up with a good idea.
Thats right! Fotia, did you bring your gauntlet?

Fotia: Eh? Ah yes, here...

She opens the box and takes the gauntlet.
Can you melt the snow?

Fotia: The snow...? ...Oh!

Fotia faces brightened with my words.

Fotia: Yes! Please wait a moment!

Alexandra sighed when she saw Fotia happily melting the snow.

Alexandra: Haa... Master you are too kind.
           I would like you to show me more of your masculine side at night...
Feather: Thats... a great photo opportunity too...
Fotia: Haa... Haa... Master. Ive melted all the snow here for now!
       We are still a little far from the city, but... Ill do my best.

Thank you Fotia, with this we can walk easily. Oh wait a minute...

Fotia: M-Master...?

I put my backpack down, take off my coat and put it around Fotia.

Feather: I maybe missed some good photos, but I got better ones...
         Fufu...

Lets go. Feather, Alexandra do you need something before we go?

Feather: Oh, Alexandra. Just as it is... Okay.
Alexandra: ...Why are you shooting me?
           I was wondering if I had a good expression... You were able to take a beautiful picture right?
           Anyways, Lets hurry up too.
           Fotia is not very useful for combat...
           If we encounter an iron-bug, we are the only ones Master can count.
Feather: Ufufu, yes yes~

Ending

We arrived to the city.
Because of continuously melting the snow Fotia sat on the ground exhausted.

Fotia: Haa... Haa... We finally arrived...

Fotia please rest.

Fotia: Yes...
       Hehe... Masters coat... so warm...
Alexandra: I heard it briefly from Doctor, but...
           Its certainly a beautiful city when look only the exterior.
           Perhaps all the humans escaped before the iron-bugs invaded.

Its convenient for us.
The city was unlikely to suffer any damage, except for the weathering overtime.
In a city barely damaged, I think can find not only gift for the girls but useful supplies...
Feather, can you scout this area just in case?

Feather: Reconnaissance? Yes, leave it to me.

While I waited for Feather, I decided to look around.
When I entered a suitable store nearby, the sign soared...
Is this a store that worked with precious metals?
Accessories were still displayed in the broken showcase.
I casually picked some thinking about the girls, but I put them back.

Alexandra: Dont you think they are good choices for a gift?

Hmmm... Its kind of uncomfortable for me to take them...

Alexandra: You dont have to worry.
           Master is the last human being...
           In other words, you have the right to own everything that humanity has left behind.

I pick the necklace that Alexandra just put back.

Alexandra: Its beautiful. Im sure the girl that receives this will be very happy.

...I dont think so...

Alexandra: Of course.

Alexandra holds the necklace in my hands.

Alexandra: Its a surprise present for us...
           I was about to punish Doctor because I though she was doing something bad.

Hahaha. Ill hold a party as a gift.

Alexandra: Fufu... You will be busy.
           Like me or Fotia, Doctor has been talking with other girls to help in Master plans.
           Its a pity that I wont be able to enjoy the surprise...
           But Im satisfied I can just help Master in this way.

Feather: Commander, the reconnaissance has been completed.
         There were a lot of supplies that we can use. Whether we can carry all of them to home...

I have no choice but go back and forth multiple times. This backpack will help.

Alexandra: Please dont overdo it, Master.