A/N: This is following from episode 19. I know that what I write will end up having nothing to do with the real story line in the anime, but a well. ;; also, try to forget about the whole Mako x Gamagori thing. I'll try to write a fic on that too :P

(Oh, and if you really want to get a feel of the story, I was listening to "DARK NEL" By Rin and Len Kagamine. It was my inspiration for the story)

Disclaimer: I do not own Kill la Kill or any of the characters. I only own this fanfic.

Nothin' Has Changed

"That's right! I'm not human!"

Ryuko shouted to the top of her lungs for everyone to hear.

"I'm a life fiber monster!"

Everyone stood there in disbelief. Could the Ryuko that we all know and love be gone?

No.. That just can't be the case.

Senketsu, feeling completely hopeless and abandoned remained behind her. He wondered if trying to reason with her would be a good idea. He didn't want to lose his first and only true friend. Ryuko was the only one that understood him and the only who could understand. He never thought she was a monster and neither did anyone else.

Besides Senketsu, the one who feared most was poor Mako. She cared very much for the young hero and didn't want this to end. Mako was always confident when it came to trying to save Ryuko, but why would she start to have doubts suddenly? For the first time, she thought she wouldn't be able save Ryuko from herself, but could she honestly just give up and let her dear friend spiral downwards until the person she was just vanished entirely?

No..

She couldn't let this happen, but what could she do? Mako felt powerless compared to Ryuko. She threw her head down and began to cry. There was nothing left for her, which made things worse for poor Mako.

After Ryuko left to return back to the Mankanshoku house to return to her deep sleep and terrible nightmares.

Upon heading back, Senketsu was yet again cast aside by the one person who cared for him.

Some hours later, after some things had blown over, Mako with Senketsu in her arms had returned home to find her parents and younger brother carefully studying Ryuko. They wondered what would happen when she woke up, and began to fear for all the possibilities.

"How is she..?" Mako asked, sincerely worried as Ryuko's sailor suit jumped on to her and held her as tightly as he could. Everyone could see that this could easily have hit him the hardest since no one else could hear him or really appreciate him like Ryuko did.

The felt sorry for him.

"Dad..? How is sh-"

"I don't know, Mako. I wish I could tell you.."

Mako leaned down to also hold her dear friend as she cursed herself for doing nothing to help the situation. Mako felt weak. She was always so many steps behind Ryuko.

"I'm sorry, Senketsu.. I'm sorry, Ryuko-chan. I'm going to bring you back, no matter what."

Senketsu's eyes widened. He turned around to look at the girl hopefully. He leaped up and grabbed Mako, thanking her, but of course, she couldn't hear it.

That determined look in Mako's eyes could make anyone feel hopeful again. The only thing that bothered Mako was, she had no idea what she was going to do. The last thing she wanted to do was let them down. She already felt guilty for making a promise she didn't even know if she could deliver.

The young teen then stood up, letting Senketsu slowly slide off of her body.

"Guys.. Could I stay here with Ryuko-chan.. Alone? Just me and Senketsu?" Everyone nodded, slowly leaving the three of them alone.

She then sat there quietly, waiting for her friend to come to.

"I'll do my best to get you back, Ryuko. You're the dearest friend I've ever had.. Don't throw that all away."

Mako felt small tears stinging her eyes.

"You're not a monster. You're so much more. You couldn't help that you're the director's daughter.. Please believe me when I say that you've been able to make me a little more brave, and that's something a monster couldn't do."

Unfortunately, Ryuko couldn't hear a word. Her mind kept twisting at her and she frantically shook. She mumbled things just hardly above a whisper, but neither Mako or Senketsu could make out the words coming out of her mouth. For the first time, to Mako, it seemed like Ryuko was genuinely afraid.

At that moment, a moment of almost complete and utter doubt, something happened inside Ryuko. It was like her mind was telling her to fight these feelings, but at the same time, accept them. Things were confusing enough. She didn't need this as well.

Ryuko developed a throbbing headache, and began to groan in serious pain, though, she couldn't wake up. The moans were just as violent as her movements. Mako watched in horror, and pondered about calling her father over, but decided against it.

This was an inside battle that only Ryuko could win. She's over-come things of this nature before, but the question remained, will she be able to do it again?

The next morning wasn't so bad. It was quieter than usual though. The Mankanshoku family gathered for breakfast as they do every morning. Mom made her mystery croquettes, but somehow, they didn't taste nearly as good as they always have when Ryuko was around to enjoy them as well.

After they all finished eating, just as Mako was about to head back into the room where Ryuko slept, the girl herself came out of the room, looking completely out of it. She walked as if she was about to collapse at any minute, but Mako was still happy to know that she was okay.

"RYUKO-CH-"

Just as Mako was about to give Ryuko one of her 'bestie hugs,' Ryuko completely avoided her. The look on her face was unpleasant.

"Ryuko..?"

Again, she was ignored. Ryuko was only in her bra and panties. She told herself not to ever wear Senketsu again, but that would be more than unfair. He always watched out for Ryuko just as she looked out for him. They were supposed to be a team and it seemed like the girl was more than willing to throw that all away because of a nasty shock that no one could help, or even knew about for that matter.

Senketsu decided that they should at least talk. Try to work things out, but could that actually work?

Senketsu went up to Mako's mom, tapping her and pointing into Ryuko's direction. Everyone was nervous, but she understood what he wanted.

"R-Ryuko-chan.. I mean no bother, but Senketsu-chan wants to talk to you. Since none of us can understand him, this can only come from him. He's been worried sick about you.."

Ryuko only gritted her teeth and very reluctantly went to talk to her 'former' friend and outfit.

"Monster.."

"Ryuko.."

"What do you want from me? Tell me then leave. I want nothing to do with you.."

A/N: Andddddd that's it for now! :D I know it's short, sorry! I'm just doing this to see if I should continue this. Let me know, guys c: Give me advice! Anything is appreciated ^^ Don't worry, don't worry.~ The whole love thing between Ryuko and Mako is coming :D

Anyways, I hope you enjoyed!