Tokyo Knight
Revelation
Nana met met Lucy at the Tomioka Hachiman Shrine.
Nana: I came to take you home. There's no point running. I already informed them our location.
In fact, what was in the bag Nana was carrying was the radio.
Nana: You're not going to kill me are you?
Lucy: I hadn't killed a single person.
Yes, Lucy told a lie about killing a human, or maybe she did that without thinking.
Nana: Hey, wait! Don't go! If you do-
Lucy turned and released her invisible arms.
Lucy: Don't move. Step any closer, I'll rip you limb from limb. *brings arms back* Now, I must go.
Nana: but-! *gets socked by the invisivle hand.*
This was when the fight started. Nana may have longer arms, but Lucy had skills and experiance.
Mayu was eating her snack at the steps near the enterance of the temple. When she saw Lucy, she was surprised. That's the girl from the house. And she has a cut.
Mayu spotted Nana, as well.
Mayu: No fighting!
Nana: Stop! It's too dangerous!
Sadly, Nana's leg was torn off. Without it, Nana couldn't stand.
Nana: Uh...That...hurt...Poppa...please hurry...Rrrrr...Is that the best you got?
Nana's arm broke off.
Nana: AH!
Lucy: How about now?
Nana: Have...mercy.
But Nana lost what was left of her limbs.
Lucy: Does it hurt? Try to relax. It'll be over.
Suddenly, a bullet flew over her. It was the SAT, and Kurama was with them. Kurama approched the fallen Nana. Nana poked her invisible arm into Lucy's face. Lucy could fight back.
Lucy: What did you do to me?
Kurama: That's as long as you can last. I will not forgive you...whatsoever.
Scientist: It's too late for #7. We better head back.
Kurama: No. I'm not giving up on anybody's life.
Kurama crouched over Nana.
Nana: I'm sorry, Poppa. I got your tie dirty.
Kurama: Why didn't you wait until I've come?
Nana:I thought you wanted me to catch her, but I failed. I'm sorry, Poppa.
The SAT wondered why Lucy wasn't attacking.
Lucy: "Poppa"? Isn't your actual daughter dead?
Kurama: Yes...(with a swipe) Just like this! (after Lucy falls) If I can reduce Nana's pain, even by a thousandth...
Just then, something or someone dark came out of nowhere. Kurama felt a tap on his shoulder, and turned. There he was...Batman. *POW!* Kurama fell.
Batman: How's that for pain?
Kurama: Give me one reason why I shouldn't turn you in!
Batman (grabs Kurama): Explain what makes Lucy dangerous enough to destroy mankind, and nobody gets hurt.
Kurama (nervously): Alright, there's this virus that created this monster, and we have to kill her.
Batman: Well, granted one may have had a virus that created this Diclonius, but what if she lives...and you're wrong?
It came as a shock to Kurama. Batman let him free, and Kurama picked up Nana.
Kurama: We better regroup.
As the SAT retreated, Batman noticed Lucy mentally in pain. She was changing back into Nyu.
Batman: Are you alright?
Nyu: Nyu...
Batman saw a cut on Nyu's arm, so he reached into his Utility Belt and took out the Bat-Aid. He set the garnish the cut and literally wrapped it up. Nyu looked at the garish and tried to lay her hand on it.
Batman: No,no. Leave it as it is.
They took off as Batman shot his grappler in the air carrying Nyu. Kota and Yuka went looking for her. Batman found them first. They were very greatful and thanked him.
Batman: You still go to school?
Yuka: We're attending a university, Ariake Junior College. Why?
Batman: Whoever's after the girl, they can be anywhere.
Kota: You mean you were watching out for us the whole time?
Batman: Yes. Otherwise, terrible things might happen, and you're who I can trust.
As Batman left, Kota looked closely at the garnish and realized Batman was watching their back.
Kota: Batman protected you, didn't he?
Nyu: Nyu.
Just then, the phone rang. It was a call that Mayu was at the hospital.
Nurse: She was physically okay, only she fainted at the shrine for some reason. We did check to be sure.
Kota: Short hair?
Nurse: That's her.
Kota saw Mayu, and they both left the hospital.
Mayu: I'm sorry if I have to make you pay the fees. I'll pay you back.
Kota: I'm not worried about the money. I'd like to know why you called my mouse.
Mayu (stomach growls): Sorry!
Kota: Want to get something to eat?
Mayu felt better by Kota's offer. Just when they were headed home Batman appeared.
Batman: Looking for him, per chance?
Batman had Wanta with him. Mayu turned and saw. She became scared of Batman's appearance and that Wanta was held in his arms. Kota stopped her from going in fear.
Kota: It's alright. He's a friend.
As proof, Batman set Wanta on his own four feet, and Wanta ran up to his human friend barking.
Mayu: Thank you! How can I ever repay you?
Batman: Nothing, at all, just know that I'll always be around if anything happens.
Batman took off with his grappler, and Kota and Mayu continued their journey home. As they arrived Nyu and Yuka came to greet them. Nyu came up and huged Kota. Mayu became nervous until she saw Nyu's sweet face gazing upon her. Mayu began to wonder the resemblance between Nyu and Lucy after her first visit.
Dinner was cooked and everyone ate.
Mayu: It's delicious...
Yuki: Really? Thank you! By the way, the bath is ready, so feel free to use it if you wish.
Mayu: What about you, Kota?
Kota: Well, I...(Yuka gives a grim look) Ah, go ahead.
So Mayu went and took a bath.
Mayu: They're such nice people.
Suddenly, Nyu entered the bathing room.
Yuka and Kota talked about Mayu.
Kota: She never talks about here home nor here family. I guess she's a runaway.
Yuka: So...what do we do? Should we tell the police.
Kota: No. It's on thing to report a runaway, but I don't think Mayu will want that. Plus, I don't trust cops. I can explain all you need to know about what I remember on the beach. Remember those soldiers that were there? They were aiming to kill Nyu, and those cops we met at the hospital, they showed me a photo that looked like her.
Yuka: I see. That's why you were so worried about Nyu.
Then, Nyu darted out of the bathing room still all nude. What was she thinking? Yuka escorted her back in the bathing room to wash what was left of the soapy bubbles on Nyu's naked body. Mayu came out of the bath.
Mayu: Sorry, She ran off all the sudden.
Yuka: Mayu...
Mayu: Yes?
Yuka: You're welcome to stay if you want.
Mayu: But I don't want to be such a bother.
Yuka: Don't worry. There are lots of rooms here.
Mayu: Alright.
At the institute 700 hours, Kurama requested from the head director, Kakuzawa to recuperate Nana, but the chief objected. His only answer was to kill her. Kurama didn't like that. He was lucky when Bruce Wayne came in.
Bruce: Hello, Director.
Kurama: You changed your mind about the Diclonius?
Bruce: No, I have come to make an offer.
Kurama: What is that?
Bruce: I will generically pay for the girl's surgery under one condition...
Kurama: Which is...?
Bruce: As soon as the surgery's done, the girl comes home with me. Agreed?
Director Kakuzawa: You know, Mr. Wayne has a point. What else could we do?
Kurama: Alright, but only because I trust you to look after Nana and make a better parent. So, the surgery we're talking about is skeletals?
Bruce: That's right.
Kurama: Like Bando's?
Bruce: Who's Bando?
Kurama: He's among the SAT that got his arms and eyes torn by a Diclonius.
Bruce remembered him as the aggressive gunner. At that moment, the director phoned his son about Lucy's escape. His son was a professor at the Ariake Junior College. Bruce suspiciously listened to the phone conversation. At the hang up Bruce rushed through the hall. That was when he met Shirakawa, one of the scientists.
Shirakawa: Morning, Mr. Wayne. Are you alright?
Bruce: Yeah. Have some things to do.
Shirakawa: I noticed you didn't want to kill the Diclonius.
Bruce: Yeah, well, I don't see why we should. Besides, I'm not convinced the girl will destroy us all.
Shirakawa: You know, Batman made that point. What if the director's calculation was wrong?
Bruce: That's a good question. Especially since there has been no further death since she escaped from prison.
Shirakawa: What do you mean?
Bruce: Well, Bando and the second Diclonius might be hurt, but they're not dead.
In the meantime, Bruce returned home.
To be Continued...