SWA Beginnings: Francesca, by ElfenMagix

Gunslinger Girl and its characters are (c) Yu Aida.

SWA Beginnings: Francesca and its characters are (c) ElfenMagix.


I would like to continue to thank Boomer_Gonzales for his loan of his characters and assistance with dialog and plot development

Alpha is by his creator, Boomer_Gonzales.


Part 9: TAG! (The First Mission)

Medical Entry: Dr. Joseph Baron Von Frankenstein

Slight touch up in Francesca's appearance to make her look as if she was related to Felix was made. Both being of Spanish decent made this task easier since they were already similar looking as to their perspective cultural race, but this is to insure that the their relations would be tied closer to their resemblance and not raise any suspicions by either the public or would be targets. They now look more like brother and sister than distant cousins.

Dairy Entry: Felix

Francesca is no ordinary girl. As later explained to me by the good Dr. Frankenstein shortly our first meeting, she was given a second chance at life along with augmented gifts of super strength, power and ability through the process of what they call cyberization. They claim that 1/2 of her is artificial and mechanical but she is still a teen-aged girl.

She has a willing heart and a capable mind in learning what she needs to. Thus far she has become more fluent in Italian, French and German. Her proficiency in weaponry and combat skills are quickly approaching the level where I am at, as per my training in the Spanish Military and the Secret Guard. I don't think I can teach her any more other than reinforcing the rules of mission common sense, and those only come with field experience.

I have noticed that she seems to like me a lot, perhaps too much. In speaking with Dr. Bianchi of this, his response was "Field agents live short lives, and they should be granted everything they so desire." I tried to explain to him of what she wanted, favors of an emotional and sexual desires, and he responded by repeating his comment that I should give her what she wants. There are certain lines that I will not cross, and this is one of them. Francesca maybe my field agent partner, but she is not my physical, emotional or sexual partner. I see her as little sister of sorts, and one does not do that to their little girls.

Our first mission will be a simple one: A Sniping Mission without rifles, but with cameras. Though we may be armed with personal weapons, we are to follow a possible suspect and take long range pictures of his activities. Francesca will be doing the shooting…

( 1 week later )

Dairy Entry: Francesca

We have been traveling about Italy, following various persons, going into hiding places and taking their pictures. I like it when he gets behind me like in an enclosed dark place where I can feel his body next to mine, as he points out where the target should be. I have to take a deep breath to control myself before raising the camera. He continues to be behind me with a small hand-telescope and guides me through the zoomed area until we find the target and I shoot the pictures. It is the same feeling I get when we practice gun target shooting. I just wish we were this close and closer when we are at the compound or at our hotel room. When in private, he does not talk to me much or holds me like I would want him too, like but more so during our mission or target practice together. I hope we get more target practice and missions like this, so that we can be close again.

Once we got home, successful of our mission, we returned with several hundred photographs of suspects. They told us that we did very well and told Felix to take me out and celebrate. It's been several days, and even though Dr. Frankenstein bought me a new dress, we are finally going out on a date to dinner and a theater showing…

In the morning, I go see Dr. Bianchi and Dr. Frankenstein for a check up.

In the twilight hours of the night, a secret meeting is being held between Director Lorenzo, Ferro, and Dr. Bianchi away from where prying ears could hear.

"Ferro," Director Lorenzo called from behind his desk. "Based on the success of their latest assignment, do you believe that Felix and Francesca are ready to handle more delicate assignments?"

"As a functioning unit; they are more than ready," Ferro answered. "However, I do not believe that Felix is indoctrinated nor Francesca experienced enough to allow them exposure to the kind of missions that their predecessors were familiar with."

"I see," Lorenzo stated. "Bianchi, how strong has their bond formed?"

"It is strong in an emotional capacity," Bianchi answered. "More so on Francesca's side than Felix's, but I do have some concerns."

"Concerns, Bianchi?"

"Yes; Francesca is attaching herself quite quickly to Felix. However, I suspect that Felix is not reciprocating Francesca's emotion equally in kind."

"That is cause for concern," Lorenzo said as he leaned back into his chair. "So long as they do not fail, I'll hold judgment on the matter. Ferro…"

"Yes," Ferro answered.

"Is the boy still capable of active service?"

"To my knowledge he continues to train as a matter of habit, but…"

"If he's capable of handling assignments like he used to, then we'll re-activate him until either we are sure that Felix won't object sending Francesca into high-risk missions or at least those of questionable ethics and morality."

"Yes, sir; shall I assign him to Olga? She has inquired of taking him as her ward many times since…"

"No; Olga is one of our more rounded agents, but I doubt she has any experience regarding wet-work. Assign him to Jean for the time being."

"Jean?" Ferro nearly screamed in shock. "Forgive me for objecting Director, but Jean and Alpha were not exactly friendly to each other even before Nyromi came into the picture."

A glare from Director Lorenzo quickly sent chills down Ferro's spine as she quickly corrected herself.

"I…I mean, Agent Omega. Sir, what makes you think that they'll succeed as a unit?"

"Jean will make it work," Bianchi chided in.

"…Bianchi?" Ferro inquired.

"He's right," Lorenzo began. "Even if he has to send him in without support, Jean can at least be outside intel to Alpha as the boy does all of the real work."

"And who shall I assign him to for the time being?" Ferro asked.

"Keep him as a solo operative for now; we'll see how he reacts to the responsibility of such freedom and compare how he performs with and without Jean. Ferro, make sure he's transferred by the end of the week. Bianchi, I want you to make sure that Dr. Frankenstein doesn't make too many inquiries; the fewer the better."

"Yes; sir," Ferro and Bianchi both answered.

"I have nothing else, you both are dismissed."