AREA XII ACT. 1 : LUKA AND THE BETA UNIT
There are three special units of the military police. Unit I or known as Alpha, Unit II known as Beta and Unit III known as Gamma.
These are the three forces mainting peace around all the areas and keeping the country safe from possible threats.
Only the best of the best soldiers are chosen for the military police's special unit.
UNIT II BETA HEADQUARTERS, TRAINING GROUNDS
Three men were doing push ups.
TREY : 98, 99 and a hundred! Woo! Beat you guys again! Save your claps later!
BRAHM : You just got lucky. Back when Luka was still here you'd always lose to him.
TREY : Don't talk about shit. The guy's ain't here anymore.
CID : Who's Luka? I don't think I met him.
TREY : Of course you wouldn't. He was with us before you came.
BRAHM : Luka, Trey and I we were some trio. He was one of the best eventhough he was just fifteen back then.
TREY : I get it already! Sheesh. You don't need to rub it in my face!
BRAHM : But it's true. Whenever Luka was around Trey here couldn't get to the spotlight. (laughs)
TREY : Shut up man!
CID : I don't see what makes that Luka so special. He sounds like a normal guy to me.
TREY : Idiot. Don't judge him like that when you don't know a thing about him.
BRAHM : This guy, eventhough he envies Luka, he was still the first to miss him.
TREY : (turns red) I don't envy him! We're best buds! Besides the guy's crazy like me.
CID : I don't get it! Just how amazing is this Luka guy?
TREY : (smirks) He's above amazing.
BRAHM : Always keeping his feet to the ground no matter how high he gets.
TREY : Never leaving a comrade behind no matter how messy it gets
BRAHM & TREY : He's that amazing.
CID : I still don't get it. I don't see why he's special. I can beat him at any time, any place
TREY : Moron. (punch Cid) You got the wrong perception then if you think that you can beat Luka that easily. We tried that for years and well we always end up looking up to him.
CID : I sure wanna meet him now.
TREY : You're right. Me too. How long has it been since we last saw that bastard?
BRAHM : Three whole years. The last time we saw him was on a mission at Area 13.
CID : What happened to him then? Why did he leave?
TREY : We don't know. Some say he died others say he joined the terrorist or something. Who knows
CID : Do you guys believe that?
BRAHM : We know Luka more than anyone, that's one thing we're sure of.
TREY : If he'd gone crazy and went with some bozos then we'd be the first to know right?
BRAHM : Sure miss the good old days.
TREY : Aw don't sulk man. I'm here for ya (laughs) Big guy's crying?
BRAHM : Like hell. The one who's sulking is you.
LIUTENANT : Hey you three! Work it up a notch! Quit your girl talk!
THREE : Yes sir!
SLUMS, AREA IX
Kross and Luka were the only ones left since the others went on a 'mission'. They were playing with the kids who Ryker also took in years ago.
MARI : Kross's eyes are pretty (giggles) Can I have them?! I like blue a lot!
KROSS : Hey don't move a lot up there or you'll fall and No you can't have them. Have a candy instead, it'll be safer for me that way.
MARI : Yay! My favorite! Thanks Kross!
Kross was carrying Mari on his shoulders while Luka was...
LUKA : Hey get back here! Where are you running off to again?!
RIV : Bleeh! Stupid Luka! (laughs) Catch me! Catch me! (runs around)
LUKA : You little brat! Wait till I get you!
RIV : Haha you'll never catch-
Riv bumps into Kross.
RIV : Gaaah!
KROSS : (grabs) Riv stop making Luka chase you. Come on get in the bath. One, two, three-
RIV : Okay! Okay! Sheesh.
MARI : Riv smells bad. Go inside the bath now and wash properly okay?
RIV : Who needs your opinion?! Crybaby!
MARI :...Uhu..Waaaah! Wahhh! Kross!
KROSS : (to mari) It's okay. It's okay. (to riv) Don't shout at her. Get inside now. I don't want to see you till you're all clean okay?
RIV : (sigh) Okay.
KROSS : Come on Mari. Let's clean your room.
MARI : (sobs) We're gonna look for my dollies?
KROSS : Yeah. We're gonna look for your dollies. Alright. Hurry now.
MARI : (comes down) I'll race you! (smile)
KROSS : Hey don't run-! (sigh) Nevermind.
The whole time Luka was just watching Kross dealing with kids.
Luka let out a laugh.
KROSS : What are you laughing for?!
LUKA : Haha nothing nothing. I just thought how good a mother you were. The kids really love you.
KROSS : (turns red) Who the hell's a good mother?! Don't make me a fool!
LUKA : Alright alright (still laughing) I got the mother angry.
KROSS : Shut up already! Jeez! Just go check up on Riv!
LUKA : Okay okay haha
Luka went to see Riv. Kross followed just in case things don't work out.
LUKA : Hey you're done already? Get back. Wash yourself properly.
RIV : I don't wanna! I'm done already okay?!
LUKA : Come back here Riv. Don't make me come and get you again.
RIV : Tch. (comes back)
LUKA : Good boy. Now wash up properly. Where's the soap?
RIV : (gives soap)
Luka washes the boy.
LUKA : You have to make sure you wash properly okay? Like here and here.
RIV : Pffft yahahah! That tickles!
LUKA : And here and here too
RIV : Hahahah that tickles Luka! Quit it!
LUKA : (laughs) Ticklish huh?
RIV : Hahaha no more! No more!
LUKA : Okay okay (laughs) I'll let you off this time.
The seven-year-old boy and Luka were already having fun. Kross smiled at the sight of seeing the two get along.
They were like this all the time.
MEANWHILE
AREA 7 SKYWAY EXIT
Ryker's group was patrolling the outskirts of Area 7 near the border.
LICHT : (yawns) I already saw things I never expected to see. My eyes are ruined. What else do you want from me?
CECE : Just shut up and do what your told.
LICHT : It's so boring I'm going to die! What are you doing anyway?! Where are you loking with your binoculars?! Hey! Don't tell me your guy-searching at a time like this?!
CECE : What? I'm bored! Besides Kross didn't come with us! My eyes needs nourishment too! Seeing you around makes my eyes hurt! Sheesh If I'm gonna be stuck with a guy for a whole day why couldn't it be Kross? (pouts)
LICHT : That's too cruel! I didn't want to be stuck with you either! I'd rather go drinking with Luka instead! Us guys need our nourishment too!
CECE : I so wanna go home. I wonder what Kross is doing (sigh)
LICHT : Hey listen when someone's talking to you woman! Kross is just fifteen there's no way he'd like a woman oldee than him by five years!
CECE : I'll kill you (punch)
CECE FORRESTER (20) the so-called princess of the group. She just joined because of Kross and for money.
LICHT TRAYSTONE (20) easy going and lazy. He's an average alcoholic. He joined for money. He always argues with cece.
LUMIA : Those two are at it again. We shouldn't have let them go near each other at all. They'll just cause a riot.
RYKER : Leave them alone. It's a way for them to be close.
LUMIA : But it looks like Cece's gonna kill Licht soon.
RYKER : It's okay. Licht has his insurance. There'll be no problem.
LUMIA : S-Seriously?!
GABE : Looks like they're having fun out there. Luka should've came with us too. I miss staking out with him.
FINN : Why do I feel like there's some hidden motives in there?
GABE : (big smile) Because Luka's too adorable!
FINN : Can you please act like a normal guy when you're not with Luka?
GABE : I thought you accepted me already Finn (tears) I already told you I'm gay for life. I can't change that. My body maybe a guy's but my heart's-
FINN : Okay! Okay! I get that already! Don't say anything more than that! Jeez you're starting to give me goosebumps.
GABE : Are you homophobic or something?
FINN : N-No way!
GABE : Hmm really?
FINN : R-Really-H-Hey! What the hell are you doing?!
GABE : Luka's not here but I guess you're fine too. (big smile)
FINN : H-Hey! Don't cling to me! Ryker! Lumia!
GABE HUGHES (22) Openly gay and has a crush on Luka. He's sensitive and emotional unlike the others.
FINN SEIGE (17) Mature and rational. He's probably the only normal one in the group. He's good friends with Kross and Luka. He's a homophobic.
LUMIA : (sigh) How can we get the mission done with them fooling around?
RYKER : Take it easy. They're young. (laughs) Come on. We're heading south.
LUMIA : Okay-Ryker! The military police!
RYKER : Hide your asses!
Their motorbikes have a stealth mode option.
The group hid with their motorbikes as the military police unit passed by them.
LICHT : What the hell are they doing here?
CECE : Those three. I saw them before. Near the border between areas eleven and thirteen.
LICHT : You know them? It's the first time I've seen them but I can tell they're a weird bunch.
CECE : They're Unit II Beta's trio. I heard they're one of the best soldiers of the military police.
LICHT : So they're that amazing?
CECE : Yeah. We should be careful. It's rare for one of the special units to visit areas smaller than area three.
GABE : They're here again.
FINN : What do you mean?
GABE : Recently unit II had been patrolling around the lower areas. I don't know why but they suddenly started looking for something.
FINN : And those three?
GABE : They're the best of the best. A combination even the Alpha and the Gamma can't beat. We gotta look out for them or else they'll be after us.
FINN : Do you know those three?
GABE : I wish I didn't.
LUMIA : Ryker we have to go back. We can't let them discover us.
RYKER : Well look at where they're heading.
LUMIA : T-That's Area nine! We have to get home now!
RYKER : Tell the others we're aborting the mission. I'll call Luka and Kross.
LUMIA : Okay!
Ryker called Luka.
RYKER : Bad news. The MP's Beta are heading over there. You guys gotta get out fast. Take the kids. We'll meet up at the skyway.
LUKA : Alright. I get it.
RYKER : Luka it's Beta we're talking about here.
LUKA : I know.
RYKER : Good. Go now. The guys and I are on our way there. Leave everything and just go.
- end call -
KROSS : Was that Ryker?
LUKA : Get the kids. I'm starting the bikes. We're leaving.
KROSS : What's going on?
LUKA : Just do it Kross. We don't have time for questions.
KROSS : O-Okay.
Luka started the bikes while Kross get Mari and Riv.
LUKA : You guys go through the shortcut. I'll go on the main road. You know how to get to the skyway right? Ryker and the others are waiting over there.
KROSS : Yeah. I've been using the shortcut recently.
LUKA : Good. (to mari and riv) You kids better behave while Kross's driving. Are we clear?
MARI & RIV : Yes!
LUKA : Alright then. Wear your helmets. Kross don't forget the sunglasses, wear them just in case.
KROSS : Alright. (wears helmet and sunglasses)
LUKA : I'll see you in a sec. Go meet up with the others.
KROSS : Just where are you going Luka?
LUKA : To see an old friend.
KROSS : Be careful.
LUKA : You too. You have kids with you.
KROSS : I'll be extra careful don't worry.
LUKA : See you later then.
Kross catches a glimpse of Luka before he left.
RIV : Kross what's wrong? We should go now. Ryker's waiting.
KROSS :...Yeah you're right. Hold on tight.
Kross and the kids wnet through the shotcut to the skyway. A few people only know about the shortcut since it was hidden inside a forest.
KROSS : Careful you guys. The branches here are low.
MARI : Eww there's bugs on my hair!
RIV : Gotcha! (shoves) No more bugs Mari?
MARI : (smile) Yeah!
Luka was going to meet with Trey and Brahm just as he planned.
CID : Hey why'd you guys stopped? Come on. We need to rendezvous with the others.
BRAHM : It's you...
LUKA : Hey guys. Long time no see.
CID : Wait what's going on? Who's this?
LUKA : Is he my replacement?
CID : W-Wait you're-
TREY : Luka! What the hell are you doing here?! Don't tell me you quit the military police just to live here like some hobo?!
LUKA : Hello to you too Trey.
TREY : Tch! Get your ass off that motorbike and let's settle this! You get back to the military police!
LUKA : Three against one. Sounds interesting.
TREY : Heh. Forget about em! Today your only enemy is me!
BRAHM : Hey Trey calm down.
TREY : Shut up Brahm! Can't you see that's Luka?! All this time we were looking for hin and now he's here! Don't you want to beat the crap out of him?!
BRAHM : Look at him. Look carefully. Luka's left arm's not in good condition. Don't tell me you want to win a handicap?
CID : If you guys won't fight him, I will. Let's see who the Beta needs more.
Cid charges on Luka.
BRAHM : Cid come back here! Dammit!
TREY : Wait Brahm. Look. Luka can manage even if he's not in his full body condition. Besides Cid probably wanted to do this eversince.
BRAHM : But I told you already, It's gonna be a handicap if he wins!
TREY : Yeah. I know that. But I think. Cid doesn't care unlike me.
BRAHM :...
Cid and Luka started battling against each other. Basically just some mixed martial arts and stuffs.
CID : Heh. So you're the amazing Luka. I've heard stories about you but now that I got to meet you in person you're not that great.
LUKA : What makes you think I'd care about your opinion? Don't get cocky just because you replaced my position. It was originally mine, remember that.
CID : Tch! I'm definitely gonna make you look up to me!
LUKA : Let me see you try.
SFX : Thud, bang, crash
BRAHM : Hey hey they're gonna break something if we don't stop them.
TREY : I was the one who wanted to fight with Luka.
BRAHM : Stop thinking about that already.
TREY : All I want was for him to get his ass back in the force!
BRAHM : Cid's doing that already for you.
They were still fighting when the sun had set. Luka's body was starting to get heavier and his breathing was becoming faint.
BACK AT THE SKYWAY
RYKER : Alright since you're all here. We gotta move fast.
KROSS : Wait what about Luka?
RYKER : He said we should go ahead without him.
KROSS : What?! Why?!
RYKER : He's going to settle something. Don't worry about him. Come on Kross we gotta go now.
KROSS : He's still weak! That dammed bastard! (hops on his motorbike) I'm gonna pound him!
Kross goes back for Luka.
RYKER : Kross!
LUMIA : Ryker what do we do?! We have to stop Kross!
RYKER : Go get the kids to the other side and meet up with the others! I'm going to follow Kross.
LUMIA : Okay. understood.
Ryker followed Kross and Kross went to where Luka was.
LUKA : (heavy breathing) Not bad for starters.
CID : Want to beg for your life already?
LUKA : Nah (attacks) I want to see your crying face first!
Luka was injured and Cid was too but Luka's condition made it worse.
BRAHM : We gotta stop them! If this continues he's gonna kill Luka for sure! Come on Trey!
TREY : I get it already! Wait a sec-
Kross's in his motorbike passed by them while they were about to hop on and stop Cid.
TREY : Who the hell's that?
BRAHM : I don't know but I think he's getting irritated at those two too.
TREY : B-Brahm! L-Luka's falling!
BRAHM : What?!
Luka couldn't take the blow and started falling. Kross managed to get to him in time and catch him somehow.
Luka's blood was spilling everywhere.
LUKA : (heavy breathing) Kross..? I thought...I told you to get your ass out here.
KROSS : You fucking bastard!
LUKA : (surprised) Kross...?
KROSS : Tch. Just wait a minute. I'll get this over with for you. (stands up)
LUKA : Wait..stop! No!
KROSS : So he's the guy who did this to you. Looks plain to me.
LUKA : Dammit Kross listen to me!
KROSS : Sorry but I'm more hard-headed today.
Kross charges on Cid. It was a surprise attack and Cid fell to the ground with one blow.
CID : That hurt.. Tsk
KROSS : Glad you liked it. (stretches arms) C'mere and get another. Don't be shy now.
CID : I'll kill you!
Cid attacked Kross but he only ended up getting more hits.
TREY : Wow. What a beast.
BRAHM : We gotta stop them! It'll be trouble with the higher-ups if they caught us making a riot!
TREY : R-Right! Come on!
Cid fell to the ground again. This time he couldn't stand anymore. He fell face down.
CID : You damned brat! (heavy breathing)
KROSS : I don't know what your deal is but the one you beat up over there had a ton of injuries before this. Don't think I'll let you off easily just like that.
CID : Just what the hell are you?!
KROSS : I'd like to know too.
Ryker arrived and helped Luka.
LUKA : (heavy breathing) Stop Kross right now.
RYKER : Man you look bad. We gotta get you to the infirmary!
LUKA : I don't care just get Kross!
KROSS : Any last words?
TREY : Hey cut it out punk. We're the military police. Stand away from him.
KROSS : So you guys in those uniforms started this?
BRAHM : Trey, his eyes.
TREY : Yeah. I can see that well enough. Hey punk what's your name?
KROSS : Sorry but there's no way I'm telling some dogs from the mp.
RYKER : Let's go now!
Ryker grabbed Kross and left with Luka.
Cid was beaten to a pulp and couldn't stand at all.
TREY : Is Luka chums with that brat?
BRAHM : Looks like it to me. He came here just for Luka after all. Come on we gotta clean up this mess before someone sees.
TREY : Can you stand buddy?
CID : Funny. Sure I'm laughing my ass out.
TREY : (laughs) That's why I told you Luka's not that easy to beat plus he's got that brat with him. So you wouldn't stand a chance.
CID : That kid's damn strong.
TREY : We can see that. There must be a reason why Luka's wasting his time on that brat.
Kross, Ryker and Luka made it to area seven on time and met up with the others.
CRUISE SHIP HQ, PORT HARBOR, AREA VII
Luka's wounds were treated by Lumia. Luka fell asleep due to fatigue.
INFIRMARY
LUMIA : He's resting now. You can go see him if you want. Just don't wake him up. I'll be fixing dinner downstairs. This ship's ours so you can roam around freely as much as you want if you get bored.
KROSS : Lumia
LUMIA : What's wrong Kross?
KROSS : Luka's hiding something from me, isn't he? Those guys earlier, they're from the militray police. Why do they know Luka?
LUMIA : I'm sorry I can't answer that. It's better if you ask him yourself. But please remember, with his condition right now it's best if Luka just rested for a while. The hits he got earlier were serious. Okay?
KROSS :...Okay.
LUMIA : Hey cheer up Kross. I'm sure Luka prepared answers for you.
KROSS : Yeah..you're right. Can I stay inside his room?
LUMIA : Of course. We'll be downstairs if you need us. (soft smile)
KROSS : Thanks Lumia.
Kross went inside Luka's infirmary room and saw him sleeping calmly. Luka's face was filled with bandages and his left arm was on a cast.
Kross sat on the sofa opposite to Luka's bed, sighing to himself.
KROSS : You really never tell me anything do you? Not the scar on your forehead, or that gun you always bring with you, not even those guys from the mp. You never tell me anything. I spend three years with you but in the end I don't really know anything about you Luka. Am I the only one who doesn't know? Ryker and Lumia seems to know a lot about you though. When will yoi stop treating me like a child and just tell me what the hell's wrong?
Kross stood up and walked towards Luka.
KROSS : My dad must have known you too well for him to trust you that easily. I thought I'd just trust my dad and let you do what you were supposed to do but I'm fifteen now. I can't deny the fact that I'm growing confused of this whole situation. I'm so confused about everything. Please tell me even if it's just a little.
Kross sighed again to himself.
KROSS : Silly me. Talking to a sleeping Luka like this.
LUKA : Hey
KROSS : Gah! Since when were you awake?! Were you awake this whole time?!
LUKA : I could't sleep well on this cast.
KROSS :...So you heard everything?
LUKA : Do you want me to pretend I didn't?
KROSS : No! I want you to tell me. Everything. I want to know everything about you.
LUKA : Why? Why do you want to know so much about me?
KROSS : I don't know. Stop asking me that.
LUKA : Alright I'll tell you.
KROSS : O-Okay! I'm ready.
LUKA : I was...a super hot idol working for the military police to promote world peace. They were my fans.
Kross gives Luka a punch.
KROSS : I hate you! Get serious!
LUKA : Ow. That hurt.
KROSS : S-Sorry! I forgot about your wounds! Are you okay?!
LUKA : I promise to tell you if you promise not to hate me.
KROSS :...Why would I hate you?
LUKA : Promise me Kross.
KROSS : I promise not to hate you, ever.
Luka took a deep breathe.
LUKA : I was a part of the Beta unit. I was friends with those guys but only those two who watched. The other guy was new. That's where I got my scar.
KROSS : My dad knew about this?
LUKA : I thought he'd already tell you about himself.
KROSS : W-What...?
LUKA : Your dad and my dad they were part of the MP"s Alpha unit. They were the best soldiers until my dad got executed. Cass did everything to help my dad but in the end he died. I was just seven that time. I was an orphan. Cass wanted to take me in but he was on trial that time too and he's got you. I went missing until I turned thirteen. That's when I joined the mp.
KROSS : Dad he never told me about any of this.
LUKA : He didn't want you to get involved.
KROSS : Three years, is that the reason why you took care of me for three years?
LUKA : Maybe..I don't really know.
KROSS : What the hell do you mean?!
LUKA : That time at your house, I just really wanted to help Cass like he helped my dad so I took you with me. We owe your dad so much and we couldn't think of any wway to repay him. He was my dad's best chum, until the end.
KROSS : Still, taking care of a twelve year old brat that time at your age, disn't you think it was too much for you?
LUKA : I guess I wanted to protect you after all. That's why I took you under my care for three whole years. I realized you became too important to me that I might never be able to live again if I lost you.
KROSS : I don't get it...(looks down) All this for me? You went to all that trouble just to keep me safe? Why? There's some other reason right? Tell me. Tell me the darker side of this.
LUKA : I can't tell you everything right now. Please understand.
KROSS : When I fought that guy earlier, I was invincible. It was the first time I ever felt like that.
LUKA : Forget about earlier.
KROSS : But I wanna know why-
Luka gently grabbed Kross's arm
LUKA : I'm going to protect you no matter what. Even if it means giving up my life just to keep you safe. Do you understand that? You're going to be safe for me and for your dad right?
KROSS : Luka I don't understand. (holds onto Luka)
LUKA : It's okay don't force yourself.
KROSS : (leans on Luka's shoulder) Luka
LUKA : It's gonna be alright Kross. Everything's gonna be alright. I'm here.
Luka saw how confused Kross looked and comforted the boy. Kross ended up crying on Luka's shoulders that night.
LUKA : That's a manly way of crying.
KROSS : (sobs) Shut..up. I'm not crying!
LUKA : Just stay safe Kross. That's all I'm asking for.
KROSS : (sobs) I-I'll do my best
LUKA : Good. (pats Kross) That's all I wanted to hear.
KROSS : And you'll do the same too right?
LUKA : Right.