Disclaimer: The characters and settings in this story, were created by Bones Anime Studios (not me).
Author's note: This story takes place after Episode 23: The Final Frontier from the Anime Series.
Recap: Truth fired the Quartz Gun at himself, and appears to have removed himself from history. Now Ao Fukai, son of Eureka and Renton Thurston is placed as the hero who took down the out of control Nirvash type TheEND and its accomplice Naru Arata. Meanwhile, Renton Thurston flew into the portal created by the Quartz Gun through time, has arrived at Ao's world which appears to embrace the Scub Coral he so desperately seeks to destroy.
Renton proceeds to destroy the Scub Coral, but in doing so, attracts Generation Blue's and Ao's attention. After a brief battle, Renton opens the cockpit of the Nirvash Neo he helped create, only to find a boy with similar features to his pregnant wife Eureka. After receiving a comm from Rebecka about Eureka's appearance, Renton drags Ao with him to the Triton to meet her there.
Ao now finds out the stranger in front of him is actually Renton Thurston, his father. He proceeds to face him about leaving his mother to raise him by herself, but is interrupted by his chief, Ivica Tanovic.
Chapter 1: Declaration
TRITON'S DECK
Ivica Tanovic: (staring at Ao) Ao!
Ao turning his anger towards him..
Ao Fukai: (frown) WHAT?!
SMACK
Rebecka smacks Ao catching everyone but Ivica by surprise. In reaction, Ao rubs the reddish-hand print on his face while shocking looking at her..
Fleur Blanc: (confused) Rebecka? Why did you that for?! (thinking) He has every right to be upset at that guy.
Rebecka Hallstrom: (frown)(pointing a finger at Ao) Is that how he is supposed to address his superiors, President Blanc?!
Fleur Blanc: (nervous) Uh..(frown) no.
Sadden by his behavior Ao looks down at the floor..
Ao Fukai: (frown) I'm sorry for yelling at you Ivica.
Ivica Tanovic: (closing eyes) Go see your Grandfather Ao. (crossing arms) You obviously could use the break to cool off.
Renton Thurston: (wide eyes) (staring at Ivica) Grandfather?
Rebecka Hallstrom: Mr. Toshio Fukai is Ao's adopted grandfather.
She crosses her arms and walks back towards her assigned chair..
Elena Peoples: He helped raised Ao when Eureka arrived to our world, and adopted him when she disappeared.
Renton Thurston: (holding chin with his hand) I see.
Ao walks up towards the exit of the Triton's deck, but stops next to Fleur and Elena..
Ao Fukai: (turns to Rebecka) Please, open the hangar doors. And thanks, Rebecka. (scorn look to Renton) You coming or what? The least you could do is thank the man for doing your job.
Renton Thurston: (surprised by the invitation) Y..yeah. Thank you, everyone. (smile to Ao while placing a hand on his shoulder) I will go ahead and get your Nirvash ready too.
Ao surprised by his father's sudden affection simply nods. Renton exits the deck into the hallways, leaving Ao slightly confused on how he should feel now. Fleur to Elena's surprise, reaches for Ao's hand and stares at him..
Elena Peoples: (thinking): Does she..?
Fleur Blanc: (concerned) Ao. Are you going to be alright?
Elena Peoples (thinking): (bites her lip) She does feel the same way about him.
He turns to Fleur with a smile and both eyes closed. Without her noticing, she blushes slightly at his kind smile..
Ao Fukai: (smiling) Yeah. (turns to Elena) Let me know when is our next mission, Elena.
Elena Peoples: (Salute) Hai.
Ao turns to Fleur sharing the same slight blush on his face..
Ao Fukai: (staring at Fleur) Uh, Fle..(thinking) This is going to take some getting used to. (normal) I mean, President Blanc?
Fleur Blanc: (smile) That's okay Ao. You can still call me Fleur. What's up?
Ao Fukai: (looks at her hand holding his own) Well..
Fleur Blanc: (looks at her hand) Huh?..Oh!
All the adults in the Triton's deck throw out a giggle, as Fleur quickly pulls her hands behind her. Elena stares at Fleur's reaction with a worried look while still saluting Ao..
Fleur Blanc: (embarrassed) Sorry. See you later.
Ao smiles at her, and exits towards to the Triton's hanger. Fleur looks at the exit, as though wanting to go with him. Meanwhile, Elena leans forward next to Fleur ears..
Elena Peoples (whispering): (pout) Can I call you Fleur too? Or is he special, President Blanc? (winks)
Fleur Blanc: (blushing) (frown) Tsch. No. Of course you can call me Fleur too.
Elena Peoples (whispering): (smirk) Why are you blushing then?
Fleur Blanc: (annoyed) Shut up. Come, let's grab something to eat.
She storms off towards the exit of the Triton's deck while pulling Elena behind her..
FUKAI RESIDENCE
Renton and AO are playing soccer, while Toshio Fukai updates Renton on everything that has happened since Eureka arrived to the planet. After Toshio finishes his story, Renton picks up the soccer ball from the ground and stares at Ao..
Toshio Fukai: (confused) That's considered cheating in our version of the game.
Renton Thurston: Ao. I need to use the Quartz Gun.
Ao Fukai: (confused) Huh? Why?
Renton Thurston: In order to save Eureka, I need to destroy the Sub-Coral.
Toshio Fukai (thinking): Naru.
Ao Fukai: (looks at the ground) I can't let you do..
BOOM
Renton throws the soccer ball with all his strength at Ao. The soccer ball hits him in the chest, and knocks him backwards off his feet. Toshio although shocked, runs to Ao to check him. Meanwhile, Noah who had sat on Toshio's lap at the time, stares at Renton confused..
Renton Thurston (thinking): Ao, it might be too late for me to get to know you, but Eureka still might have a chance.
He grabs a nearby lift board next to Noah, and hops on it towards his Nirvash TypeZERO 3. The mech comes to life, and pulls the Quartz Gun away from the Nirvash Neo's grip. It then flies up towards the sky, and stops right as it passes through a cloud..
INSIDE NIRVASH TypeZERO 3
Renton Thurston: Nirvash, are you done configuring the Quartz Gun to your system?
"Yes. It responds to the user's request, and the portal are the means on how the gun makes it happen. However, it does not have enough power to create another portal. How should we continue?"
Renton Thurston: (holding a hand to his chin) Can it manipulate one already created?
"I see. Yes we can travel to the first invading sub-coral using the portal we came through."
Renton Thurston: Good. Let's go then.
FUKAI RESIDENCE
Ao gets up from the floor, and starts running in the direction of the Nirvash Neo..
Toshio Fukai: Ao, wait!
Ao turns around to find toshio holding Noah in front of him..
Toshio Fukai: You need to what happened to your mother on the other planet. I cannot let you go fight him without knowing the sacrifice he made.
Ao Fukai: (confused) Sacrifice?
Toshio Fukai: Yes. (hands Noah to Ao) You had a sister. However, she died from severe increase in trapar concentration on their version of our planet. Your father and your mother fought hard afterwards to destroy the Secrets, and eventually they realized the sub-corals were the causing the problem. Unfortunately, when they finally noticed, it was already too late. Their potential allies the Secrets, were now also their foe as they began to attack humans. In a last-ditch effort to save your mother, your father sent her through one of the portals left by the Sub Coral and Secrets. According to Eureka, Renton stayed behind out of fear they both wouldn't be able to make it through. And you know the rest of the story after she arrived.
Several tears fall from Ao's eyes, but one is caught by one of Noah's claw. Ao stops crying as he stares at Noah smiling at him from his arms..
Ao Fukai: (smile) Thanks Noah. (looks at Toshio) And thanks Gramps, but I am still going to stop him. At least now I know how much of brat I was to my father.
Toshio Fukai: (smile) Nonsense, Ao. As your grandfather, I can tell you we are both proud of who you have become. Now go make everyone proud like you always do.
Ao Fukai: Yes!
Toshio Fukai: (shocked) (looking behind him) Ao?
Ao Fukai: (confused) Yeah?
Toshio Fukai: (pointing behind him) Who's piloting your Nirvash..(Ao turns)..If you are here?
The Nirvash Type Neo is holding a hand towards Ao, while lowered on one knee with its cockpit roof open..
INSIDE NIRVASH TypeZERO 3
"Warning. 2 LFO are heading in our direction from the Triton's location."
Renton Thurston: Hmm. Can they stop us?
"No. The increased speed from the Quartz Gun should give us plenty of time to get there."
Renton Thurston: Okay.
"Receiving three-way channel between the Triton, LFO RA162 code name 'Alleluia', and the LFO RA301 code name 'Kyrie'. Open?
Renton Thurston: Yes.
A display appears in front of Renton showing Fleur in her pilot uniform inside the Alleluia's cockpit..
Renton Thurston (thinking): That girl.
Fleur Blanc (on comm): This is Fleur Blanc, current President of Generation Bleu. You are unauthorized to use that weapon, and Ao has not sent in any request giving you permission to do so. You are to disengage it and return it to Ao. If you fail to do so, We will disable that Nirvash and apprehend you. Do you copy?
Renton Thurston (comm): No. (normal) Nirvash, cut communication.
"Done. Note, both Alleluia and Kyrie have picked up their speed. We will only have a 15 second gap ahead of Alleluia, and 20 seconds for the Kyrie."
Renton Thurston (thinking): (smile) She reminds me of her.
BACK AT TRITON'S DECK
There are now 2 displays at the front of the Triton's deck. One display is labeled Fleur with basic mech information, and the other is Elena also with basic mech information. A speaker appears on the Fleur display..
Fleur Blanc (comm): Elena?
A speaker now appearing on Elena's display..
Elena Peoples (comm): Yes?
Fleur Blanc (continued): Let's go.
Elena Peoples (continued): Roger.
An engineer hits a button on his tablet which opens a big display taking over the entire window..
"(excited) Sir. This is incredible. Both Alleluia and Kyrie have activated their 3rd engine at 100%."
Ivica Tanovic: (smile) Don't underestimate our madame President, Renton.
Rebecka Hallstrom: (smile) The children have grown up fast.
Ivica Tanovic: Yeah. I just hope they remember us. Although, I think the boy won't forget you after today (winks at Rebecka).
Rebecka Hallstrom: (looks away) Tsch. You're the good cop, and I'm bad cop. (smile) I don't think you can forget that so easily.
INSIDE NIRVASH TypeZERO 3
"30 seconds to destination..Renton, we have a problem."
Renton Thurston: (confused) What is it, Nirvash?
"The Nirvash Neo is behind us."
Renton Thurston: (shocked) Ao? Bring up a display?
An image shows the Nirvash Neo riding its board, as though it was surfing a wave in the sky..
Renton Thurston: (confused) How? How did he get here so quickly Nirvash?!
BANG
Renton slams both his hand on the glowing circle from which he is piloting the Nirvash..
"It appears to be.."
Renton Thurston (shocked) An archetype?
"Yes. Although I cannot identify it from our timeline. Incoming open channel from the Neo."
Renton: Allow.
A display appears showing Ao sitting in the cockpit of the Nirvash Neo..
Renton Thurston (comm): (curious) Ao where did you..
Ao Fukai (interrupting-comm): Dad. Stop.
Renton Thurston (continued): (confused) Huh? (thinking) He called me dad?
Outside, both LFOs come to a stop and stare at each other's eyes..
Ao Fukai (continued): Grandpa told me about my sister, and the sacrifice you made for mom and me. I'm sorry for acting like a brat earlier. (smile) Not exactly the best welcome party for the world's best dad.
Small puddles start to form in Renton's eyes, while lowering his head down. Meanwhile, Noah upon hearing the word party, waves both his claws in the air..
Noah: (cheerful moans) NAH! NAH! NAH! NAH!
Renton Thurston (continued): (sniff) How dare you make your old man cry. (sniff)
Ao Fukai (continued): (smile) You are not old just because you color your hair white.
Renton Thurston (continued): (wipes tears off) Hehe. That's not why I did it. (smile) Anyways, thanks Ao. You don't know how much I..No. Eureka and I wished for this moment now. You see now why I have to do this, right?
Ao Fukai (continued): (frown) Dad I can't let you do it.
Renton Thurston (continued): Why?! (frustrated) Why would you stop me? Don't you want her back too?
Ao gently pats Noah head, while his other hand is now shaking on the steering control..
INSIDE ALLELUIA'S COCKPIT
Fleur is sitting in the cockpit with three display in front of her. The middle one is labeled Nirvash Neo, the left one Triton, and the one on the right Kyrie. A speaker appears under the Kyrie display, and shows a live feed of Elena inside its cockpit..
Elena Peoples (comm): Triton, we have arrived at the site. Fleur?
Fleur Blanc (comm): Block the Nirvash TypeZERO's path and hold position.
Ao Fukai (comm): I have a friend back at the island, Dad. Her name is Naru Arata..
Both Fleur and Elena cringe after hearing Ao mention her..
Elena Peoples (continued): He said she is just a friend, right?
Fleur Blanc (continued): (bites her lip) yeah.
Ao Fukai (continued): She and I were taking care of this little guy here, but she has been infected by the sub-coral. The only thing keeping her alive now, is the Scub Coral's will to survive. The Quartz Gun may end up erasing her from existence now that it's connected to her..
Fleur Blanc (thinking): Ao. (concerned)
The Triton display is pushed down, and replaced by one labeled Nirvash TypeZERO. A speaker appears under the display..
Renton Thurston (comm): I see. I'm sorry Ao. From my point of view, your mother is more important.
Elena Peoples (continued): It's going to fire at Ao!
Fleur Blanc (continued): Engage!
INSIDE NIRVASH TypeZERO 3
Several explosions could be heard outside the Nirvash TypeZERO 3, after firing at the Nirvash Neo..
"Neo has been hit by one of our projectiles."
Renton Thurston: (sigh) Let's go Nir..
CLANK BANG CLANK
Renton Thurston: (confused) What's was that, Nirvash?!
"The Quartz Gun has detached itself from us. It's taking off on its own, Renton."
A display appears showing the Quartz Gun heading up through the clouds..
"Warning the two other LFOs are engaging us. Taking defensive measures."
Renton Thurston: No. (frustrated) Focus on getting the Quartz Gun back!
Outside, the Nirvash Neo falls to the ocean with several scratches and dents on its body. The humanoid LFO is also missing its left-arm. Meanwhile, both the Alleluia and the Kyrie fire projectiles at Nirvash TypeZERO 3 to no success against its defending projectiles..
INSIDE NIRVASH NEO's COCKPIT
"Ao we have taken sustainable damage from the TypeZERO 3. One of the projectiles destroyed my left-arm. How do you want to proceed? Ao?"
Ao Fukai: (checks Noah) Hold on.
Renton Thurston (comm): Nirvash, get me that gun now!
Ao Fukai: (determined look) Truth, Stop him!
"Understood."
Outside, the TypeZERO 3 fires its projectiles at the Alleluia and the Kyrie making both LFOs pull back. It then takes off, and manages to catch up and grab the Quartz Gun..
BANG BANG BANG BANG BANG
However, the Nirvash TypeZero 3 is hit with several explosive rounds on its back, causing it to lose its hold on the Quartz Gun..
INSIDE NIRVASH TYPEZERO 3
" Incoming fire was from the Neo."
Ao Fukai (comm): Dad. Please stop! I don't want to fight you.
Renton Thurston (continued): (frown) You wouldn't stand a chance Ao. Nirvash destroy the Neo's board and legs. I want it disabled now.
Ao Fukai (continued): Dad! No!
" Changing to explosive projectiles."
Renton Thurston: (points towards Neo) Fire!
BOOM
"Warning! Incorrect target hit, Renton."
Renton Thurston: Huh? (confused)
" LFO Kyrie intercepted the projectile with its body."
Ao and Fleur (comm): Elena?! (worried)
Elena Peoples (comm): I'm fine you too. Let's just take him out, so I can finish reading my Fanfics.
Ao Fukai (continued): Phew. (relaxes)
Fleur Blanc (comm): Idiot, be more careful nice time. (smile)
Renton Thurston: (sigh) Nirvash focus on reaching the Quartz Gun while they are distracted.
"Under..Renton?"
Renton Thurston: What is it, Nirvash?
"The Quartz Gun. It's heading towards the Neo, and we are in its trajectory. The Quartz Gun has labeled us as an obstacle blocking its path."
Renton Thurston: Nirvash, evasive action!
"I'm sorry, Renton. The Neo's attack disabled one of my engines. I cannot move away fast enough to avoid impact."
A display appears showing the Quartz Gun heading right for them at incredible speed..
Renton Thurston (thinking): Damn. It must have responded to Ao's cry for help.
BOOM
Outside, the entire left-side of the LFO TypeZero 3 is destroyed, while only the head and right-side of the LFO remain intact..
"Renton, I have taken critical damage. I'm sorry but I only have enough power to keep us afloat."
Renton looks up in sadness to find several sparks and broken wires hanging above him now..
Renton Thurston (continued): It's over. (gloom)
INSIDE NIRVASH NEO'S COCKPIT
BANG CLANK CLANK
"Ao, the TypeZero 3 has been disabled, and the Quartz Gun has returned to us. What are your orders?"
Ao Fukai: (shocked) Disabled?
Fleur Blanc (comm with video): (smile) Good work Ao. Now, let's go back home.
Elena Peoples (comm with video): Yes, please. I want to get Kyrie checked for internal damage.
Ao Fukai (thinking): Did the Quartz Gun respond to my will? (confused)
Fleur Blanc (continued): (looks away) Renton Thurston. You are hereby placed under arrest under the authority of Generation Blue. Do attempt to resist.
Elena Peoples (continued): Ooh. Can I take him?
Fleur Blanc (continued): No, I will. I want you to take off ahead, and get the Kyrie checked. We don't know if you might even make it, so it's best if we follow behind you.
Elena Peoples (continued) You're no fun. (pout)
Fleur Blanc (continued): (sigh) Ao you ready to go? Ao? (worried)
He tightens his grip on the steering control..
Ao Fukai (thinking): I have to do this. (comm) I'm not going with you.
Fleur Blanc (continued): But Ao, we have the Quartz Gun now? (confused)
Elena Peoples (continued): Yeah we beat the TypeZero. We won? (confused)
Ao Fukai (continued): I'm going to save her. (smile)
Fleur Blanc (continued): But..(tears forming under eyes)
Ao Fukai: Truth, let's go.
"Understood."
Outside, the Nirvash Neo takes off to a nearby portal..
INSIDE ALLELUIA'S COCKPIT
Ao Fukai (comm-video): Goodbye you two. Please goes easy on my dad. (smile)
Tears fall from Fleur's cerulean-blue eyes and land on her lap. At the same time, Elena could be seen sobbing on her communication channel from the Kyrie..
BANG
Elena slams both her hands on the dashboard in front of her. The sound catches Fleur's attention causing her to look over at the Kyrie's display..
Elena Peoples (video-comm): Well?! (crying)
Fleur Blanc (comm): (sniff) What's wrong, Elena? (continued)
Elena Peoples (continued): Look at your dashboard! (points)
Fleur looks down and sees a rotating pink heart displayed on the dashboard..
Elena Peoples (continued): (sniff) Alleluia and Kyrie are responding to our hearts.
Fleur Blanc (thinking): Huh? (confused) What is this written on the heart? (squints) A-O F-U-K-A-I?
BANG
The entire cockpit of the Alleluia shakes and at the same time, a message displays the Kyrie as the culprit of the attack..
Fleur Blanc (comm): Elena? (surprised)
Elena Peoples (continued): (wipes tears off) Go stop him, or I will. (smile)
Fleur Blanc (continued): (wipes tears off) Right.
Outside, the Alleluia dashes towards the Nirvash Neo at incredible speed with its eyes now glowing pink. Its grabs the Neo's hand, stopping the LFO inches away from entering the portal..
Fleur Blanc (continued): Ao, wait.
A live feed of Ao reappears on her display..
Ao Fukai (video-comm): Fleur? (confused)
Fleur Blanc (continued): Ao, I can't let you go. (blush) Ao..
Ao Fukai (continued): Fleur, what is it? (concerned)
She flinches after hearing Ao rush her to deliver the message..
Fleur Blanc (continued): I..(hands shaking)..I
Elena brings her right palm to her forehead on the Kyrie's display channel..
Ao Fukai (interrupting-comm): Fleur, I need to..
INSIDE NIRVASH NEO'S COCKPIT
A display appears in front of Ao with Renton inside the NIRVASH TypeZERO 3. He is resting his chin above both his hands, as he stares at Ao..
Renton Thurston (interrupting-comm): Idiot, where are your manners?
Ao Fukai (comm): Huh? (frown)
Renton Thurston (continued): Let her finish. (smile)
Ao looks back to Alleluia's display with Fleur blushing in its cockpit..
Fleur Blanc (whispered-comm): Ao, I love you. (taps fingers together)
Ao Fukai (continued): Huh? I didn't hear that well? You what?
Both Renton and Elena could be seen shaking their head on each display..
"Let me help you with that, Ao."
A display appears with the number 50, and the words "incoming-communication" below it. The number 50 is quickly replaced with a 100, and the displays switches back to Fleur's in the Alleluia..
Fleur Blanc (continued): (deep breath) Ao, I love you. (blush) I need to know how you feel, before you leave us. (nervous smile)
Ao Fukai (continued): Well (blushing) I..(taps fingers together) I love..
Noah bites Ao leg without anybody noticing..
Ao Fukai (continued): Noah! (holds him)
Fleur Blanc (continued): You love, Noah? (confused) Noah?! (squints)
Elena Peoples (video-comm): Weirdo. (giggle)
Everyone from the triton, to Renton, to Elena could be heard laughing over the open channels..
Ao Fukai (continued): What? (confused) No. (frown) I love, Fleur. (blush after his answer)
BANG
Fleur slams both hands on her chair's arm-rest..
Fleur Blanc (continued): Ao, I am going to..(shock) Wait? Did he just say..
Elena (interrupting-comm): Yup. (nods) He said "I love Fleur". (forced smile)
To be Continued..