Chapter 122 Good Morning.

Hearing the annoying sound of his alarm Sam reached for its source and turned it off. He felt that he has yet to get enough sleep, which was something he had gotten used to these days, but when he saw it was nine o'clock in the morning he couldn't help but sigh in defeat.

As his mind booted up he noticed that he was completely naked so he lifted and found a surprising sight. Zero Three was there, naked as well, snuggled close to him as she slept peacefully. He began to recall what happened the previous night and couldn't help but smile. The young Valkyrie made so may cute expressions as they went at it that the image he previously had of her shattered entirely. Now he was looking foreword to the next time and he he hoped she was feeling the same.

''Three. It's time to get up.'' He said, gently patting her head.

The young Valkyrie tightened her hold on him, squeezing her eyes shut. A couple of seconds later she seemed to wake up as she let go of him and slowly lifted herself up. She rubbed her eyes a few times then looked around the room then at herself. Finally her eyes went back to him and in the next moment she flushed red as the events of the previous night came back to her.

Not knowing why she felt a strong need to cover herself so she grabbed the blanket and wrapped it around her body. Sam watched her with a bemused smile then placed a had over her head to calm her down.

''Good morning.'' He said, slowly brushing her messy brown hair. ''How are you feeling?''

Remaining silent for a while, Zero Three turned to glance at him with a blushing face before greeting him in a low shy voice.

''... g-good morning...''

Though she was excited after experiencing her first time, as the night went on the young Valkyrie found herself overwhelmed from all the love making. She felt weak under the man's touch and with her feelings for for him she couldn't help but let him do what he wants, however now that she got to rest and her mind cleared up she realized that everything that happened was way too embarrassing. Despite that for some reason she didn't seem to regret any of it.

Sam didn't need her to tell him how she felt; her bashful gaze said all there is to know. He leaned in and kissed her on the forehead then got up left the bed.

''Today is going to be a busy one.'' He said, pulling up his pants.

''Um... oh! right...'' as she recalled what will be happening tomorrow Three felt a little down.

Today might be the last peaceful day humanity might get in the future. Since there have been no Calamity attacks after the assault on the headquarters the logical conclusion was that the enemy was still going ahead with the date they decided in their declaration.

''So... in the end we still have to fight...'' she said, eyes cast down.

''Well, even if we escape now they'll eventually catch up to us.'' Putting his shoes on and grabbing his lab coat, Sam sat down on the bedside and reassured the young Valkyrie. ''Don't worry. This time it will be different.'' He said before taking her lips.

As he got up to leave, Zero Three felt an incredible sense of confidence watching his back. He said not to worry and just like that all of her fears were gone. When the door closed behind him she quickly threw the blanket aside and started preparing herself. Today might be the last free one so has to make the most out of it.

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Yawning as he walked down the hallway of the second floor, Sam came to a stop as he felt something bump into him. He looked down to find a young girl, clearly a Valkyrie, with her face buried in a book. She clearly wasn't paying much attention to him.

''Sorry about that.'' Sam said with a smile. ''I wasn't paying attention.''

'ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ NovelB(i)n. ᴄᴏᴍ',

Though she was doing the same, her cuteness gave her a pass. Sam was surprised by her at first but then he remembered that the refugees from the headquarters had brought with them quite a few Valkyries.

This one was a young one much like Zero Three, with straight long hair the color of a starless night and eye red like blood. Her features looked strangely Asian which reminded him of Shizuru, though it pained him to think of his beloved girlfriend as inferior to her. Their relationship might've been doomed the moment he gained access to the Valkyries.

'Well, everything will work out once I turn her into a Valkyrie.' He thought.

''You stink.''

The two words shattered Sam's thoughts. He was waiting for the her to apologize for not paying attention to where she was going, but the Japanese doll looking Valkyrie only said that as she stared at him with her red eyes.

A few seconds later she bowed her head a little saying ''if you'll excuse me'' before going on her way, walking with her face in the book as if the incident from just now didn't happen.

Sam decided to not let it bother him and went on his was as well, however he found himself freezing once more when he reached the stairs.

The usually empty living area was full of life, which wouldn't have been a problem if not for all the eyes that turned in his direction at the same time.

''Good morning, Doctor.''

The first to speak was Zero Five who was standing at the bottom of the stairs saluting to him. He didn't understand why she was acting professionally all of a sudden, but when he saw all of the others following after her lead he understood.

Five was showing him respect so the newcomers would understand the position he held, and though they still looked a bit confused her attempt was a success.

''Good morning, Zero Five.'' Sam said while descending the stairs. ''I see that our guests have already settled in.''

''Yes. While it's still a new environment for them, they all understand their role and are currently on standby waiting for orders.'' She said, turning to look over the others.

''Doctor!''

Hearing the cheerful voice Sam turned around to find Miku walking toward him, her blue eyes sparkling with a red taint o her cheeks. Seeing the imposing gaze of Five she came to a stop, but determined to not let it defeat her she stood straight and saluted toward him.

''Good morning, Doctor. I'm ready to fulfill my role as your guard for the day!''

Hearing that Five's eyebrow twitched once, which was barely noticeable, but Sam caught it in the corner of his eye and immediately understood the severity of the situation.

''Good.'' He said, trying to remain calm as he thought of a quick solution. Thankfully his plans for the day gave him the perfect excuse so he didn't have to think that long. ''We will be going out today so we will need another one.''

Nine would've jumped at the opportunity but she's busy guarding the female soldiers right now. Three was an option, but taking her would upset the order of things as she would be spending two days with his in a row. The last thing he needed would be jealous super powered beings fighting over the time they spend with him.

'Whoa...'

Thinking that his only choice is to pick one from the roster in front of him, Sam looked over the gathered Valkyries. As expected they were all gorgeous women, however the one to catch his eyes was a tall one with a chest as large as that of Nine.

'',

He was about to make his choice when a hand rose up from between the crowd.

''I volunteer!''

Another young model stepped forward, and though he was upset for a moment, Sam's mood changer when his eyes recognized the red twin-tails.

''B3?''

''Oh! You already know me!'' She replied, looking mildly surprise. ''There goes my chance to introduce myself.''

''You spent some time with us after the battle against Torso, remember?'' Sam said.

''Really? Ah! That's right! You were wearing that yellow suit the whole time so I didn't get to see your face!''

The twin-tailed Valkyrie had to stop by for examination and repairs after that disastrous battle. Though he got to see her face and how she looked, B3 didn't get to the same as he was wearing a hazmat suit the entire time.

''I didn't know you've been transferred to the headquarters.'' Sam said noting the uniform she wore.

''Yeah, a lot of things changed since then.'' B3 replied.

Having decided on who to bring along Sam was about to put an end to the conversation, but at that moment the main door opened and a familiar face came inside. Though it wasn't the worst case scenario Sam still grimaced when their eyes met, hers going wide with shock.

''So it's true.'' Elina said as she walked over, her expression that of amusement instead of anger or disappointment. ''You really are sleeping with the Valkyries!''

''Keep your voice down, and spare me your comments.'' Sam said with a sigh. ''What brings you here anyway?''

''Well we have yet to examine any of the ones that came with us yesterday.'' said the female scientist, adjusting her glasses with a smile. ''I asked the commander to let me borrow your Eir for some time.''

''I see...'' Sam nodded in understanding. Now that the headquarters are gone he didn't have to worry about erasing his tracks so there was no problem in letting someone else use the device.

''So? Who was it?'' Elina asked, leaning in with a mischievous smile on her face. ''Was it one from this base? Or did you go for a new one? Don't tell me you went for the younger ones! Your beloved childhood friend won't like that, you know.''

Tired of her restless probing, Sam turned his back to the female scientist and went on his way.

''Wait! At least tell me when you're about to do it next time!''

Coming to a stop, Sam turned around to look at her in disgust.

''Oh c'mon! If you aren't going to give me a chance then at least let me watch!''

Deciding to ignore that last remark, Sam exited the residence with the three Valkyries he had chosen following closely behind.