Yeah, this idea sort of got stuck in my head and so I had to put it down on paper. Doing it within the canon setting would be quite difficult, so, I've decided to go for some sort of an AU (e.g. the Boundary and all that stuff is still a thing, but almost nobody knows about it, the Black Beast hasn't ruined everything yet and Terumi isn't going around to make everyone's lives miserable). I also want to see what I can do with it. I've decided to leave it on M rating just in case T isn't enough. I don't plan on getting any more...explicit than BB does, but hey, better safe than sorry.
I'm not going to try simply repeating BB's main plot except in a slightly different setting (it would be impossible considering what happens), but I'm not going to stay too far away from the source either as it's still fanfiction. Ragna or Nu separately (or together...especially together) certainly wouldn't work here. Also, Ragna isn't very nice here even if he isn't an asshole. Not quite on CT level, but close enough.
...I wonder if I'll ever write something normal without having this kind of stuff come to my mind instead.
EDIT: I have changed the rating to T as the games are rated T and I don't think anything really bad is going to happen here. If I somehow get in trouble, then whoops.
A well familiar sight greets me. The same forest, the same grass and the same decrepit church...To think that we used to call this place "home". Time sure does fly.
Every year, I find myself going back here, but no matter how much time passes, nothing seems to occupy all this free space. All things considered, it should be free for picking, but apparently that's not the case. There's not even a single spiderweb in the ruined building. It's almost as if it's haunted or something, but if it was, then there would at least be a ghost or two. There's just...nothing here.
I'm not gonna complain about it though. I'd rather not have to deal with wild animals or other people. I've got more than enough shit to worry about as it is. This is what I get for putting some high-and-mighty assholes back in their places with a bit more force than needed...several times. Maybe I should take the old man's advice and tone it down a notch...or not. I always tell them to get out of my way or get a beatdown, so, it's their fault.
I'm getting sidetracked here. With a sigh, I sit down next to her grave and wind up her music box.
"Hey, It's me, Ragna. Came to visit you as usual, to tell you all the news. Surprisingly, I'm still kicking after all the trouble I've caused, but don't worry about it. I still haven't been caught despite the bounty on my head. Then again, they still haven't updated those posters. I wonder if they'll ever get the guy drawn on them...Anyway, that old man Jubei is still a pain in the ass to deal with, but it looks like he's finally getting the results he wanted. The last punishment I've got was a month ago, so, things are looking good. As for Jin, I haven't heard much of that bastard, but I'm sure he's fine. Heard that there's someone who's head over heels with him, but apparently neither is really doing anything about it. I'd take a look at this whole thing if I wasn't a wanted criminal and dealing with people like me wasn't their job. I guess that's all I have to tell you. Uneventful, but..."
...Damn it...It's been so long, but it never gets any easier. If only Saya was still here...
"...Well, I'll see you in a year. Sorry for not bringing anything this time. I w-"
Before I can say anything else, the ground beneath me starts shaking. I barely avoid losing my balance. Then, just as suddenly as it started, it stops. It's clearly not natural.
...There's some kind of noise coming from the church now. With my sword gripped tight, I go toward the ruined building. I doubt there's anyone inside, but I'm not taking any chances with this. Even if it's just a scavenger, I'm not about to let my guard down.
This building was clearly built to last. The old man discovered it in this run-down state, but it always felt like an impenetrable fortress. Not even the occasional storm left any real mark on it.
Unfortunately, a silent entrance becomes impossible when the door I push makes a loud groan. Well, at least now I don't have to tip-toe my way inside.
Once I'm inside, I immediately notice a large hole in the floor. On its own, it wouldn't be surprising, but there's something below. The hole is big enough for me to jump down. Still, there shouldn't be anything here. It certainly wasn't here a year ago. Did that earthquake do this? Doesn't sound likely.
After I jump into the hole, I find myself in what appears to be a hall. I can't see much here aside from some stone pillars and a large metal pillar at the end of it with a metal box at its base. I don't know what I'm trying to accomplish here, but I keep going anyway. Is it curiosity? Maybe. Luckily, it doesn't take me long to reach the metal box. Why is it even here? This hall feels poin-
Shit! The box closes and starts moving on its. Was it a trap? But then why hide it? It doesn't make any sense...Is it moving?...Yes, it is. Great, there's more to this than I thought.
Finally, after what feels like an eternity, the metal box grinds to a halt and opens. There's another hall here and despite lacking any visible light sources, I can still see something. Well, it's not like I know how to go back up, so, might as well keep going.
In a few minutes, I reach what appears to be the end of this mysterious basement. The only source of light here is the fiery chasm below, but it's more than enough to light up everything despite the sheer size of this structure. Some sort of coffin-like object hangs above the abyss with a set of platforms around it. A part of it looks like some sort of a sword from this distance. I've never seen anything like this before.
With caution, I proceed until I'm close to the center of this structure. Everything here appears to be made of metal, which is odd considering how big everything is. I can't even imagine how this thing was built. Whatever this is, it certainly makes me feel uneasy. It's li-
With a hiss, a metal door detaches itself from the coffin before falling into the abyss below, letting light pour from this opening. Then, something white emerges from it. So, it wasn't empty. Could it be the cause of that earthquake?...Wait, is this a person? If it is, they are in for a very painful landing...Or at least I thought so before they land gracefully.
The outfit this...girl is wearing is certainly unusual. Well, there's not much of it. Aside from a white cape and some sort of blu...That face...
"Loading...Loading...Loading...Loading..."
...that voice...
"Loading...complete. All systems: online. Murakumo Unit, activate...Ragna...? Oh! It's really you, Ragna! Did you come here to kill me again?...Hm, you look different. Did you do something to your hair?" - the...How does it know my name?!
"What...What the hell are you?!" - I shout at the thing wearing my dead sister's face. I really feel like breaking this thing now. That disgusting smile on its face vanishes as a look of confusion replaces it.
"You don't remember Nu? After everything you've done? Why don't you come over here and let your body do all the work? Come on, let's play!"
Suddenly, a giant sword crashes into the floor behind this bitch. Looks like my sword will come in handy today. I wanted to take my anger out on something anyway. This bitch will do the job just fine.
As soon as the dust clears up, something flies towards me. Instinctively, I bring my sword up to block its strike. It's wearing armor now, but that won't help i-
Something pierces my right shoulder, weakening my grip on the sword. I jump back just in time to avoid getting skewered by a long dark sword from above. When I look at my wound, I see a sword right before it disappears. Looks like this is going to be harder than I thought.
"You're not doing so well today. Are you sick or something?"
"Shut up!"
In an instant, the thing in front of me disappears only to reappear right behind me with its swords arched above its head. I block its strike, but the sheer force of the impact and the wound on my shoulder almost make me stagger. Fortunately, this leaves it open for a kick to its ribs. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it hurt it much. It actually frowns.
"Maybe it's a bad day for you? But don't worry, it happens with everyone!"
"I said shut the hell up!"
This time, it doesn't bother approaching me. Instead, space in front of it warps and dozens of dark swords fly toward me. Blocking them all would be stupid and so I roll out of the way. It doesn't seem to change its trajectory, which means th- I move aside when another sword emerges from the ground below me, followed by several more. I'm getting real sick of this shit.
"Gotcha!"
Before I can dodge, the damn thing wraps its arms around me. What is it doi- I get my answer when I feel something pierce me. With this bitch in the way, I can't see much, but I do see a blood-stained sword protruding from its back. It doesn't take a genius to figure out that I've been impaled too. Somehow, it doesn't hurt much.
"Hehehe...C'mon, Ragna! This...is our destiny!...The two of us...Are going to become one..."
"Wh...Why you..."
"Let's go lay somewhere warm..."
The thing is slowly moving towards the abyss, but I can't do anything about it. If it doesn't stop, we'll both fall, but I don't feel like resisting anymore...I just...need to...rest...