Darling in the Franxx: The First Riders
Chapter 1
A/N: This is a prequel to the story Darling in the Franxx: Gods Rising created by Code 089 and myself. This will go over the history of Kurisu, his wife Elizabeth (also known as Liz), and Jonasan and the events leading up to the main story of Darling in the Franxx: Gods Rising not counting Darling in the Franxx: Reaper Squadron. This story will explain how Kurisu became Death's First Human Rider and Liz eventually becoming the second rider, the missions they went on, and the reaction of Jonasan and his eventual choice to become a chosen for Lady Luck/Madam Misfortune.
I will have not schedule chapter release time frame with this story as it is mostly dependent on Code 089's releases of his story. While I do know how much there is to cover on his story, I will be basing this off of his releases and not my own schedule. As I already know how I'm going end this story I will take any suggestions on how the story is going and if anything should be changed, now without further ado let's begin…
Location: Castle Judgment
"My lord Death" said a Watcher "Your riders have breathed their last against that tyrant Lucifer and his armies of demons."
Death looked at the watcher as he presented his report. Watchers are a specialized group of shadow constructs, created by Death, and designed to watch events unfold outside of the Shadow realm that Death was locked in due to Life attempting to make Immortals. When Death had found this out, he proceeded to wipe the entire planet and the prototype Immortals out. This was because Immortals broke the fundamental law that stated everything must have a soul and will go through a life cycle, creating Immortals violated this rule due the fact that they had no souls and could not die.
"Hmm, were they successful in their mission?" said Death
"Yes, my lord, they repelled the Lucifer's Army and prevented them from escaping Hell and wreaking havoc on Planet E487. Unfortunately, Lucifer struck them down before they could escape."
Death stood up and began to pace the room. He eventually walked over to a desk that contained a list of potential species that could be riders.
"Well I guess it's time to chose new riders, but who shall I pick? So many choices…." said Death.
Looking at the list Death chose at random what species would be his next riders. Looking down he seen that his skeletal finger had landed on Humanity. He then reached into his robe and out a list of humans who might fit the bill to be a rider.
"Hmmm…go scout out these humans." Death said as he handed the watcher the paper.
"Observe them for a few weeks and determine who among them would be the worthiest of becoming my Rider, but do not let yourself be seen by humans."
"Of course, my lord, it shall be done" said the watcher
With that the watcher left Castle Judgement to begin its mission. Death resumed siting on his throne and mused to himself, "I have a feeling that I am going to enjoy having humans as my riders."
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Location: Flacon Haven
Falcon Haven, a small castle town of about 5,000 people. Out on the outskirts of town two people live in a small cobblestone house. The house is a two-story house made of cobblestone with a garden and on the door is a crest of a Thunderbird surrounded by storm clouds and is surrounded by 8 houses. Those two people who lived here were named Kurisu Arashi and Jonasan Arashi. Walking back toward the house is Kurisu, a 5'7 tall human male with a medium build, green eyes and brown hair, just as he got off patrol duty. Kurisu worked for the local Baron while Jonasan studied at Millennium University in the field of advanced medicine, all while being paid for by the local Baron due to Kurisu's service to him. This school was run by elves where Jonasan is being taught by their best elven teacher due to the potential that they see in him. This school was set up as part of a non-aggression pact between the humans and the elves several years ago to end the war for elvish lands. Kurisu was at home reading his favorite book about Lord Death when he heard a knock at the door. Answering he saw that Liz was at the door.
"Hey Kurisu, I have a question for you. Do you think you can help me set up some decorations for the Cherry Blossom Festival? Also do you happen to know where Jonasan might be?" Liz asked.
"Jonasan is still at the University studying with the elves but he should be done here within the next hour and what decorations do you need help with?" Kurisu asked
"Oh, I just need help hanging these flyers around town and putting up some streamers between the houses on the main road to the castle." She said
"Sure, I can help with that, but why did you want to know where Jonasan was? Kurisu said.
"Because I have some questions that I needed answered that only he can answer." Liz said.
"Oh ok." Kurisu said.
Kurisu began to help Liz place the flyers around town and string up the decorations on the main road toward the castle while having idle chit-chat. Eventually an hour had passed, and all the decorations had been put up in preparation for the festival.
"Well Jonasan should be getting out here soon, so if you plan on meeting up with him you should start heading toward the university Liz." Kurisu said.
"Yea, I'll start heading that way. Thanks for your help setting up the final decorations for the festival Kurisu." said Liz.
"Your welcome Liz and if you need help with anything else please let me know." Kurisu said
"I will." said Liz as she walked off toward the castle.
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Location: Millennium University
Jonasan had just finished class when he ran into Liz in the courtyard. When Jonasan looked at Liz she was blushing so hard that her face was bright red. Jonasan looked a little bit worried but figured it had something to do with his brother, so he asked…
"Liz, your blushing. Did the dense idiot finally start to hit on you?"
"OhMyGodOhMyGodIWentToKurisu'sHouseAndAskedHimIfHeWouldHelpMeSetUpFlyersForTheFestivalAndHelpMePutUpTheSringersBetweenTheHousesAnd-" Liz began.
"Woah, woah, woah, woah, slow down Liz. I can't understand a word your saying when you're talking a mile a minute. Start from the beginning and try again." Jonasan said.
"Sorry I just got too excited about what happened, so I'll start from the beginning." Liz said.
As she was explaining what happened Jonasan thought to himself Does she still not realize that I'm Kurisu's brother? I can't wait for the day that bombshell is dropped on her.
They walked to Liz's House as she continued to gush about her crush.
"Hey Jonasan, are you going to be at the Cherry Blossom Festival?" Liz asked when she finally came up for air.
"Yea I'll be there. Will you be there Liz?" Jonasan asked
"Yep, I'll be there. Well I'll talk to you later Jonasan." said Liz
"Ok, talk to you later." Jonasan said
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Location: Castle Judgment
Several weeks later
"My lord, I've come to make my report" the watcher said kneeling before Lord Death.
"Speak and tell me what you have learned" Death said.
"I have watched the humans and determined that the human named Kurisu would make an excellent Rider. But…" The watcher trailed off.
"But?" Death prompted.
"His brother's interest in medicine has garnered the attention of two of the gods, and I am afraid one of them might be Life. If she learns that his brother has been chosen as a Rider, she may target him." The watcher said.
"Hmm…you are right in that matter. I will have to ensure that when I speak to him that he does not tell his younger brother anything about him being a Rider. But I'll deal with that when I meet him." Death said, "prepare the armory for his arrival I have a feeling it won't be too long before I meet him."
"Yes, my lord." the watcher said.
Death stayed on his throne in anticipation for the moment that he would meet his new Rider and he hoped that this new rider would be able to understand the predicament that he would be in very soon.
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Location: Falcon Haven Cherry Blossom Festival
Today is the day of the Cheery Blossom Festival. A day that celebrates the Creator defeating Lucifer and the creation of Cherry Blossoms. The Cherry Blossom was created upon Lucifer's defeat at the hands of the Creator. It is also a day that will change Kurisu's life forever, but he doesn't know that yet. Kurisu and Jonasan were walking toward the main castle to enjoy the Cheery Blossom Festival when Kurisu hears an odd sound.
"Hey Jonasan, do you hear that?" Kurisu says
"No but its probably nothing. And even if it was something, your off duty, the others will take care of it." Jonasan said.
"Your right, it's part of the festival. It's not my job to worry about it right now. Hey there's Liz lets go meet up with her and keep going to the castle. Hey Liz!" Kurisu says as he is waving his arm to get Liz's attention.
"Hey Jonasan and Kurisu. Are you guys headed to the castle as well?" Liz says while slightly blushing. Kurisu takes no notice of this but Jonasan does.
"Yea, why don't you come with us Liz since we are all headed that way." Jonasan says.
They all begin to walk toward the Castle while Liz is telling them about what she all plans to do. Once they arrive, they begin to look around at all the stalls when suddenly warning horn sounds.
"Arachne are attacking! To battle!" Said a random soldier.
Kurisu taking note of this says to Jonasan, "Take Liz and get some where safe. I'll come find you once it is over, I'm going to help out." Kurisu says as he pulls his twin swords out.
"Alright but be safe Kurisu." Jonasan said.
"Yes, please stay safe Kurisu." Liz said.
"I will, now both of you go hide." As Kurisu runs off.
Kurisu began running toward the sounds of fighting when suddenly a massive Arachne appeared in front of him. Said Arachne was 11ft tall and 8ft wide with and armored body made of keratin. Jumping back Kurisu gets ready to take on his foe.
"Come at me you bastard." Kurisu says as he readies his swords.
The Arachne takes one look at Kurisu and attempted to swipe its claws at him. Kurisu Jumps in to the air vaulting over the Arachne barley missing getting swiped by the claws and attempts to stab the Arachne. But his swords just bounce off the armor doing no damage to the Arachne. Kurisu lands on the ground, stunned at the fact that his swords bounced off the Arachne's armor. Kurisu thinks to himself "There is no way that my swords bounce off this Arachne's armor. No Armor is that strong and if it was, we should have already used it to make our own weapons and armor stronger." Unfazed Kurisu prepares his strongest attack.
"Two-sword style Twin Dragon's Fury!" said Kurisu.
The Two-Sword style Twin Dragon's Fury is an attack where Kurisu hits his target up to 24 times with his swords (or if you like 12 times per sword). After the attack had ended Kurisu looked back hoping that the attack had ended the Arachne but was utterly shocked when he noticed that the Arachne had taken no damage at all. The Arachne then swiped at Kurisu with one of its claws but Kurisu jumped in the air to avoid the attack. But the Arachne was counting on this and swung its other claw at him which knocks Kurisu out of the air and slams him into the ground nearly killing him as Kurisu's vision goes black.
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Location: Castle Judgment
Kurisu opened his eyes and looked around, when he did so he let out a groan. He was currently sitting outside the one place he hoped was not what he thought it was, The Castle of Judgment. Castle Judgment is a castle supposedly located in the Shadow Realm by what Kurisu's favorite book about Lord Death says… the book comes nowhere close to the real thing before him. Sighing he proceeds to the front drawbridge, the bridge is lowered, and he walks in and is face-to-face with the one God he definitely did not want to meet yet, Lord Death.
"So, I've died and gone to Castle Judgment and am now face-to-face with you Lord Death. Where will I be going since I died?" Kurisu said.
"No, you have not died yet, close but not yet. You are here because I have a proposition for you." Death said.
"And what proposition is that?" Kurisu asks.
"Become my Rider and I will grant you the power to take down foes like the Arachne you just faced and many others, but you will work for me directly and take on any task I assign you. Also, you will be unable to die through any other means but combat. If you refuse you will permanently die and will move on to the next life." Death said. "So, what do you chose? Life as my Rider or permanent death?"
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Kurisu Time: Well that took longer that I thought. So, the story has been set for The First Rider. Will Kurisu take Lord Death's offer of Ridership or will he refuse?
Death: He better if he knows what is good for him.
Kurisu time: Lord Death, what are you doing here?
Death: Your time nexus is connected to Code 089 nexus so I can freely come and go. If you don't mind, I would like to stay and enjoy your story as you write it.
Kurisu time: I don't have any problem with that stay as long as you like Lord Death.
Death: Thank you Kurisu time I think I will stay for a while.
Kurisu time: Well then… any and all reviews are appreciated, and the flames will be used to make smores. Addio.
