This is a fan-made novel and is not meant to go along with the story of "Darling in the Franxx". All characters belong to "A-1 Pictures" and "Trigger" and manga adaptationist Kentaro Yabuki. This is set after episode 6 of the anime. Feel free to look at my book Tokyo Ghoul: Amnesia. I am currently working on that book, so don't expect quick chapters for this. -AnimuFries

Chapter 1

"The world is set ablaze. Fire sweeps the nations and the deserts spread across like a anaconda. Beasts roam the earth like mice and humans cower in settlements with little to no protection. Today, i say to you, we, the settlement rise our fists in victory. We speak unto the people and we declare it today and forever more!" The crowd yelled in celebration and echoed out into the plantation. The announcer spoke firm in his words and brought his words through sound and confirmation. "The world beyond these walls is our enemy. The world here shall bring about prosperity, peace, nurture, and order; free from the deadly terrors of the Klaxosaurs!" We stood in the middle of the huge stadium in our annual speech of patriotism of the military government that visits every year. I, 016, or Hiro, have successfully mastered the Franxx with a mysterious girl Zero Two. I only met her a few weeks ago and i feel closely connected to her now that we defeated the Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur. The Klaxosaurs have invaded for our power sources for they feed upon them. We have been invading and killing off swarms for generations. Goro, Zorome, Ichigo, Miku, Futoshi, Mitsuru, Kokoro, Ikuno, Zero Two, and i, the parasites, each individually received medals of honor for successfully defeating the Klaxosaur. It was a moment of praise and happiness. As always, we are seen as children and nothing else. Government officials, civilians, professors, scientists, field commanders, and the high priests were all there. As time progressed, the crowd dispersed and we were sent into the operation room by Hachi and Nana, our field commanders for our squads. We all celebrated, jumping up and down like we were back at our orphanages. Zorome, as prideful as he always was, only looked high on himself. Mitsuru, heavily walked in front of the squad without saying a word. Ichigo, happily walked with me and stood at my right. Zero Two also stood with me and held my hand. The others were extremely proud of our accomplishment in Strelizia, Zero Two and i's FRANXX. These FRANXX were capable of doing special human capabilities of fighting with special weaponry provided by the government that supports the plantations. When Stamen and Pistil come together, the FRANXX become alive and becomes something the world has seen before.

As we approached the operation room, Hachi and Nana, both congratulated us with a round of applause for a successful mission. We all sat down in our usual seats and rooted. Nana walked up and pumped her chest out for a speech.

"You've all grown to be great parasites. The death of Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur has not touch plantation ground for a while now. I never thought each of you would successfully defeat one, nor did i think you were ready. I'm glad to say, you all are the best generation the plantation has had to offer and we so greatly encourage to continue your training and protect us furthermore. Thank you. Now, i strongly recommend a good meal and a good night's sleep for training that is strictly scheduled promptly at 0900." Nana picked up her papers and left the room. Hachi shook all of ours hands except Zero Two, who hated socializing with anyone besides me. She didn't care to shake his hand and ignored him. Hachi simply moved on to Zorome. Hachi then waved us out of the room into the cafeteria.

"Man i totally rekt some damage to they guy! I suggest ya'll train just like me!" Zorome boasts. Miku responds by chopping his head.

"Shut up Zorome for once! We don't need you boasting a speech here. We all did our fair share."

"Hey hey hey! I was the once controlling it when we clawed it's leg out!"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah." Miku hugged Zorome roughing rubbing his hair with her fist.

"I'm so so happy my darling was able to survive! You truly are the one destined to be my partner!" Zero Two exclaimed.

"Oh yeah, it's nothing. We make a great team i guess." I said. Ichigo ran up to me and pummeled my arm.

"It's not the first time you saved our skins, but i think you two make a great team as well. But that doesn't mean you have to kill yourselves out there to save us! We all care about you Hiro you know!" Ichigo said with a pouty face.

As we all reached the lunch table and received our food, Zero Two as always sat on the boys side to sit with me. She sat on my lap happily spooning me syrup-covered steak.

"How do you eat like this Zero?" Goro asked.

"It's delicious. Including when it's with my darling. It doesn't taste as good then."

"Do you even mind that Hiro?" Futoshi asked.

"Um, i-it's okay. I don't mind at all." I nervously said.

"How annoying. Why can't you go to the girl's side?" Mitsuru said angrily.

"How about you go back to your own business with Ikuno,...failure." Zero Two said. Mitsuru stormed out the cafeteria, leaving his food behind. Kokoro chased after him.

"Mitsuru! Come back!" Kokoro followed behind him, leaving the cafeteria as well. What Zero Two said was rough after Mitsuru failed to pilot Sterlizia with Zero Two. Mitsuru was jealous of me for being able to pilot the strongest FRANXX in the company. Lately he has been sick since and have been taken medicine for it. He suffered greatly from that experience.

"Don't you think that was a bit too hostile?" Goro said. Zero Two ignored and continued to spoonful me with steak. After our dinner, we scheduled to go back into our dorms located in the greenhouse. Since Zero is now a member of our squad, she was located to sleep on the girl's side a week ago, but never slept in it. She always tried to sleep with me for some odd reason. I didn't mind but it was nice to have her on the team generally.

After we settled in our dorms, Ichigo asked me to meet her at the court yard where we usually play around in. I accepted. Ichigo was generally a quiet person at times. She's beautiful with her blue banged-cut hair and green eyes. She was average in her height for a female and showed much respect to being a pilot and Pistil. In the orphanage, i was able to name her from 015 to Ichigo using the syllables from the numbers. She was happy to receive an actual nickname instead of being called a number that day. Now, we are both pilots killing off the dangerous Klaxosaurs. I walked towards the courtyard with Ichigo and we both sat down at the steps.

"How was the battle? I heard you were knocked unconscious for a few moments when you were being smashed against the wall." Ichigo grabbed a stick and started drawing in the dirt. "I was worried...about you of course." Ichigo blushed.

"Oh, yeah. I had trouble linking, but i was able to reconnect at the last second. I'm happy i figured out how to fully connect and control Strelizia. I couldn't imagine how the battle could have turned out if i hadn't."

"Me either. But you are here and that is what matters. The hull of the transporter was heavily damaged, but none of the fuel was leaked so we didn't get any lecture." Ichigo and i laughed.

"If there was anyway i couldn't have killed that klaxosaur, i'm sure we would have been a goner. But, with the help of the rest of the squad we were able to succeed." Ichigo shook her head in disagreement.

"No. I believe Strelizia is strong for sure. We're no match for the speed and strength Strelizia brings out compared to our mech FRANXXs. I envy your team. I'm sure the others do as well. We feel useless, but we all later realize the purpose of our missions. We are family and we are to protect each other and protect the plantation." Ichigo slowly puts her hands on mine. Ichigo then looks behind me. Zero Two stands there with a smile.

"There you are darling! I've been looking all over for you!" Zero Two grabs my hand suddenly and lifts me up.

"I was in the middle of a conversation. I would advise you to let us finish." Ichigo demanded.

"Mrs. bossy once again. That's not what i saw when i saw you two." Ichigo immediately blushes and turns away.

"Whatever. But i'm not done talking to him!"

"Whatever? I'm sure you have time to talk later." Zero Two runs with my hand and drags me towards the river. "See ya!" Zero Two waves back. Ichigo stands there and leaves the courtyard. After a short half mile, we reach the river and i'm out of breath.

"Why did you need me here Zero?" i asked. "The river especially." Zero slowly takes off her clothes and throwing them on my face until she's completely naked. I instinctively turn around blushing and held her warm clothes behind me. I found this greatly similar to the time we first met. I thought she was drowning, yet she was fishing with her bare teeth and swimming. Of course she was naked. The river was deep and steady. It was unnatural and moved when the plantation moved. The ground was artificial and unsettled from the earth. The whole plantation is a transportable dome.

"Let's swim!" She asked.

"Oh. Um, i'm in my uniform. I can-"

"Who cares? This is our river!" Zero puts her clothes on the ground from my hand and pulls me again into the water. The water was warm yet salty. The ground was rocky and the stream was slow. Zero laughed and i did as well. I noticed she was naked again and turned around again. Zero hugged me behind, pressing her boobs onto my back.

"My darling is blushing?" What a pervert."

"S-s-s-sorry! I can't help it." I proclaimed. Zero pulls me into the water again and we played for what seemed to be for a couple minutes.

"Thanks for calming me down back there." She said. The Klaxosaur blood within her fumed inside her during the fight when i was knocked out. She raged and desperately tried to recover us from being killed. I, luckily was able to recover from my klaxosaur infection and calm her. We defeated the Gutenberg-class Klaxosaur soon afterwards.

"No problem. I'm glad to be your wings. I'm glad to be able to pilot a FRANXX again. And i'm grateful to be by your side once more." I said as i walk onto the shallow side of the river. Zero tackles me from behind and gets on top of me.

"I love you." She admitted. I immediately started to blush. I couldn't help but look at her. I was speechless. Before i could respond back, it started to rain. I quickly got up from under her and grabbed her clothes that were on the bankside of the river. And tucked them under me from the rain.

"Quick! Put on your clothes and let's go!" Zero puts on her clothes and runs to the dorms and so do i.

"Stupid Hiro."