Okay, here we go, starting the Silvero Gospel Arc! Finally we're here!
Plus, we finally learn about Kira's past. I kinda brush past the beach part because I want to get right to Kira's past. Uh, slight warning that this chapter is rather dark at some points.
Disclaimer: Allusion to sexual conduct. Please skip over it when you see it if you aren't comfortable with it.
Ah, and it's been a while since I replied to reviews! So here we go…
Laojie21: Yeah, Kira ain't down yet. And if Ichika had lost the match, well, yeah. Probably would've gone off and went with Kira.
Uub: Heh, yeah I did make Kira look pretty evil. I was aiming for alternate characterizations that were acceptable breaks from canon. She's also a looooong way from giving up on him, as you will find out in this chapter. Thanks for the support!
Zero512: *steals the pies from Delta* MINE! (cough) Anyways, sadly innocents did die… though Kira is probably going to get back at them ten times as much. And Chifuyu is making plans… lots of them. Enough to rival Kira when he first began making crazy plans.
HotDogLegend: Well, glad you liked it, and thank you for the support!
But yes, Kira is becoming more in tune with his emotions now, after repressing them for so long. But we're still a long way from getting to the point we find out who Kira wants to be with. Besides, we haven't introduced all of the competitors yet :D
Also, you guys REALLY seem to be divided over Kira and Tabane versus Kira and Chifuyu, just to let you all know.
Chapter 11: Secrets Revealed, Part One
-UUUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCCKKKKK KKKKKKKKKKKKK!
The mental scream shook the ground enough that several people fell over. And no one would no where the earthquake had originated from, only that it seemed to affect a very small area.
Well, might as well make the best of things.
"What room is it, then?" Kira asked, boredom in his voice.
"506-"
There was a sonic boom and everyone could've sworn there were after images of Kira sprinting in.
Kira grinned as he put his phone away. Wolf Team was going to be here as well, though they had opted to going camping rather than stay at the… special hotel. He'd probably join them later, as it had been a long time since had last gone camping. He was quite joyful, after all, he had prepared himself for this, and he analyzed every possible request the girls could make on the trip here.
Though, even if it was a beach and it was December, it was still rather warm.
He was dressed in his beachwear, which was a pair of swimming trunks, thankfully not a tight suit, that was a bland gray with one white stripe on his right leg.
"Hey! Kira, you gonna get in the water or just stare at the girls all day?" Ichika laughed but backed away when Kira picked up a handful of sand, "Whoa whoa whoa! Too hasty!"
Kira simply said nothing but had a shit eating grin on his face as he let the sand stream into the ground.
"Uh, well… race you to the beach?"
"Already ahead of you."
"Wait, what?" Ichika quickly blinked as he realized Kira had gone sprinting ahead of him, three girls who were sunbathing in one jump, "Show off."
"Come on, is this a race Ichika, or a stroll through the park?"
"Shaddup!" Ichika raced after Kira, who was slowly backpedaling at this point. By the time he had reached the water, Kira was waist deep, arms ready, "Hm?"
"KAMEHAMEHA!" Kira roared as he pushed his arms forward, the water drenching Ichika. The soaked boy fell beneath water, coughing up water. Kira kept his distance, sinking a little bit more into the water.
"Damn, saw right through me." Ichika swore as Kira grinned from a distance as he didn't fall for Ichika's trap.
"Of course, who taught you to feign being down?" Kira charged up for another big splash, while Ichika did the same.
"Well, it doesn't matter now, as it's a battle of strength." Ichika let a yell loose to the sky, "FAAAAALCOOONNEEEEEE-"
"BIG BANG-"
"PAUNCH!" the two massive bodies of water surged forth from their hands as they pushed the water as hard as they could, turning all heads nearby as water splashed everywhere. When it had subsided, there were two boys laughing from the friendly splashing match.
"Boys will be boys," Rei grinned at Cecilia as the two watched.
"D-do you think Kira is good at helping with suntan lotion?" Cecilia turned her face away, blushing crazily.
Deciding to mess with her, Rei answered, "Well, I know that he's quite good with his hands and has a delicate touch.."
"Eep!" Cecilia squeaked and dropped her bottle, but growled when Rei started giggling, "Y-you tricked me!"
"No I didn't. I never said anything specific. I mean, he's very good at working with electronics, which do require delicacy." Rei said in a completely innocent tone as Kira strode his way over to them, dripping with water. Rei tossed him a towel, with which he started to dry himself with.
"Puh!" Kira pounded his chest, making sure there wasn't any water left in his throat, "Ah, all good to go!"
"I think you won," Rei did her standard head tilt and grin, which Kira found rather endearing.
"Thanks," Kira grinned back, "Ahhh, it's been a long time since I had a splash battle."
"It didn't show. Alcott-san, do you have any comments?" Rei held back a grin as Cecilia struggled to be coherent.
"C-could you…"
"Could I…?"
"C-could you put l-lotion on my back please!" Cecilia burst out, not looking Kira in the eyes.
"Well, sure?" Kira shrugged, "Nothing to be nervous about, I suppose."
Kira got to work, trying to blot out Cecilia squeaks and squeals, but he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, and let loose a sigh of irritation. What would it take for Cecilia to stay still?
Could you stay still?! Kira bit back a curse as he tried to finish up.
"J-just a little lower!" Cecilia pushed her face into the mat, trying not to let Kira see her blush.
"Cecilia, that's as far as I'm going. Yo, Rei, care to take over?"
"Um… sure." Rei shrugged, "Where are you going?"
"Just gotta check on everyone, I suppose." Kira got up and started walking away.
It didn't take too long to find the others, though Houki was mysteriously missing.
"Orthun-kun, Orimura-kun!" one of the girls called out, "Care for a bit of volleyball?"
"Oh hell yes!" Kira sprinted over, "Alright then, let's do this!"
The ball came right for him, and Kira launched it into the air, leapt up, spun around, and smashed it towards the opposing team.
"Did… did Kira just Ultimate Jecht Shot that thing?!" Ichika asked before barely missing the hit back, "Damnit, where's you learn to do that?!"
Thanks E, really liking that indefinite amount of use of Invisibility on part of us. Useful for hiding our flight pack. Kira held back a smirk, "Old technique passed down from my uncle."
"Always from your uncle," Ichika shoot his head, "Well, we can recover from that, right?!"
Ichika's team let loose a war cry before the match started again. It went back and forth, neither team gaining that much of a lead now that Kira had made a mental note not to spam his Ultimate Jecht Shot technique.
"Kira?"
"Yeah Charlotte?" Kira quickly left the game before walking over to Charlotte, "Uh… the hell's this mummy thing?" He held back the urge to pull out a shotgun when it started making noises, Wait, gray hair? "Laura?"
The mummy nodded.
"Er, so is this some new thing your group is trying out?"
"Laura, are you going to take it off or are we going to have to go back to the hotel."
The mummy shook violently before the bandages were removed.
Well, uh… I think I need to reconfigure the 'kawaii' and 'moe' meters… Kira laughed inwardly, "Uh, you're quite cute there Laura."
"Cute…?!" she stammered, "H-he said I'm cute…"
Oops, should've seen that coming… Kira sighed mentally, but felt a speeding presence behind him, "Hit the deck!"
He dived onto the ground along with Charlotte. However…
"C-cute…" Laura tapped her fingers together-
BAM!
A high speed volleyball hit Laura right in the face, knocking her down.
"Damn, Ichika's Garland, never knew…" Kira ignored the roaring laughter from E, "Hey, Laura are you alright? Laura?"
"E-eh?" she looked at Kira's concerned face, "AHHHH!"
She sprinted into the water, leaving behind a smiling Charlotte and confused Kira.
"Well…"
"Is there a spot available?" Ah, hell, Chifuyu… Kira sighed as he turned around, Uh, okay. I can't really deny that she does look… good. He winced as there was more laughter from E. Had she not been an AI, she may or may not have laughed herself to death at this point.
"Sure, the more the merrier, why not?" Kira rubbed his hands together.
It was a fun game, though Kira's Ultimate Jecht Shot was immediately banned after even Chifuyu wasn't able to hit it back, much to Kira's dismay.
They stopped when a giant ship suddenly blocked out part of the sun.
"Holy shit," Kira's jaw hit the ground, "It's a frigate from Halo! Look at the size of that thing!"
"Hello Earthlings!"
E, get me on the comm channel, Kira's IS immediately formed around him, "Tabane, you're not fooling me with the space invaders thing."
"Awww, you had to be a killjoy, didn't you Ki-kun?" Kira shifted uncomfortably at the nickname, "Ah, I'll be right down there! Just let me hit a few buttons…" the cloaking devices activated, with them being improved so it wouldn't cast a massive shadow as it cloaked.
"Outta the way!" Kira barked as he dived, avoiding the carrot that slammed into the earth, "Geez!"
"Ki-kun!" Tabane leapt out and dive-hug-tackled Kira to the ground.
"Good to see you, Tabane." Kira nodded as he got up, "I suppose you're looking for Houki?"
"Mhm! I'll let you all see her new IS when I find her!" Tabane got up and dusted herself off, "Oh, and here you go!" Kira caught a key on a ring and raised his eyebrow. Tabane gestured upwards, and as she pranced away, Kira's jaw hit the ground as he realized what that meant.
His eyes rolled up, and he hit the ground, fainting.
Night time was falling quickly, and Kira had quickly eaten dinner and was trying to go to sleep before Chifuyu could come around.
"Hm?" Kira kept his hand on his pistol as he carefully tread through the purposely left dark room, to hide his presence, "Gah!"
"Finally," Chifuyu had an evil grin on her face as she kept Kira pinned down on the bed, the lights flickering on, "Finally I cornered you."
"O-orimura-sensei, let's not be hasty here!" Kira struggled to get up, but it was futile, I feel a lot weaker than usual!
"Ah, not fighting back as much now, are we?" her eyes twinkled mischievously as Kira took deep breaths, mumbling to himself some sort of sanity mantra, "Tonight, you can put that strength of yours to good use and-" she suddenly found herself against the wall, "What…?"
The MJOLNIR unit stood up, somehow summoned by Kira and walking.
"You… bitch!" E's angry voice roared. If the visor could have an expression on it, it would be one of pure rage, "I was busy for a little while, so I didn't see this up until now. I have put up with your advances on him long enough! But this… this is too far.."
"Kira, are you there? It sounds like E's screaming…" Ichika's voice called through the door, "Hey, it's locked, I can't-" E quickly summoned the M6E pistol and shot off the lock, allowing Ichika to come inside.
"Hello Ichika." E's kind voice that Ichika was familiar to was absolutely gone, terrifying him, "Oh, you have nothing to worry about. It's Chifuyu that should be worried, after all, she spiked his food and tried to take advantage of him."
"W-what?!"
"E…" Kira's shaky voice came through, "Call… all of our friends here… it's about time… we let them know the truth, know why…"
"Are you going to tell them?" E asked gently, while maintaining the killing intent towards Chifuyu.
"You… tell them…" the IS vanished, leaving E's holographic form, "I… can't do it. Also, would they believe me?"
"I suppose not…" E shook her head, "Everyone?"
"Besides Romeo and Mickey, they already know. Now if you'll excuse me." Kira calmly walked down the hall, towards the location of the camp, trying not to fall over in a traumatic seizure.
When he reached the camp, it was only Romeo and Mickey there.
"'Sup?" Mickey asked, throwing Kira a pack of crackers, "Apparently E's telling everyone your story."
"Gave her permission. Besides, since Chifuyu tried to rape or seduce me-" Kira stopped as he dodged a spit take from Mickey, partially extinguishing the fire.
"She WHAT?!" Romeo's normally stoic mask broke.
"She slipped something into my food, most likely before I received it," Kira shook his head, "It weakened me, but I think E purged it somehow. So I figured it would be a good time… let them know why I haven't been taking their advances."
"I see… it's going to be tough for them to accept it, huh?"
"We'll see. I already talked with E about it beforehand, so she knows what to do."
"No doubt you are all wondering why I've called you here." E said from her chair, "It's about Kira."
Immediately all the girls perked up, and Tabane wondered what it was. Chifuyu maintained her cold aura, and the boys just shared a look of confusion, "Now, I know that all of you girls have… affections," she glared at Chifuyu, "For him. You've all known him for some time, and are probably wondering why he hasn't made a move yet. Boys, don't worry, this becomes relevant later, and no he's not gay. It all has to do with his past… one that he has locked away from all of you. Now… let me activate the advanced VR unit. It will… allow you to see just what Kira has been through, and why he has issues with girls at times. You'll… be seeing it through Kira's point of view."
Flashback: The First Death of Kira Orthun
"Ugh!" I grunted as I blocked another punch. I didn't have enough energy to keep dodging, and I found a block and counter strategy a lot better, "Back, damnit!"
I chained together some punches, knocking out another assaulter, only for two to take her place.
"You know, a lot of people would be rapping on me for hitting a girl, but I don't really care," I sighed before ducking underneath a kick then countering with an uppercut, before spinning around and kicking the other in the ribs. I sidestepped a punch from the first, grabbed their arm, and swung them into the second fighter. Damn, how many does that make now? Eighteen fighters…
Gah, I gotta hide…
I managed to stumble my way into an alleyway and hide behind the dumpster, catching my breath. Too injured for climbing right now.
I clutched my right side of my ribs as I moved, mumbling curses underneath my breath, but held said breath when I heard voices nearby.
"Where is he?"
"I don't know ma'am, but he did a number on these… they'll all be promptly fired, since they can't take on a simple teenage boy."
"Oh, I wouldn't say that. After all, Kira is no ordinary boy." The hell are you talking about? I'm pretty normal, I mean, I make an effort not to stand out. I'll probably just become a courier or something when I grow up.
(Kira wanted to be a courier? But he has some much potential!)
(Yes, Tabane. He didn't want to be anyone special. Most people do, but some of us just want to be normal.)
(Normal is overrated.)
(You said it Shinjiro.)
"Has the mistress taken an interest in the boy?" A mocking tone. Ha, that'll be the day. Okay, so they haven't spotted me yet, and I can't climb, so my only hope is to actually run out past them. Brilliant. Thanks a lot, Murphy.
"A… special," I don't like the sound of that tone-
(No one would.)
(You know, you girl's are being awfully quiet.)
(Tell me about it, Xavier… you better not be enjoying this, girls, or I swear I will rip you all to-)
(That's enough for now, Shinjiro.)
(…Very well, Tabane.)
-and I believe she is after me then. I can't wait here forever, which sucks, and well, I guess my life's over with.
I texted Uncle Roy saying if I don't respond in forty-eight hours, tell the police. I attached a name, Lily Linx, just in case.
I limped out of the alleyway, in a combat ready position, left hand out in front, ready to check any blows, right hand just about chin level, held back, both hands open.
"Ah, Kira. Just the person I was hoping to see."
"The hell do you want with me, Lily?" I glared at her, when the person accompanying her stepped out in front.
"You will not address her by name!" Teenager, faithful, devout follower. Joy, just what I needed. By the way, Lily's blonde, brown eyes, tight clothing. Her follower is black hair, dark blue eyes. In a suit of sorts. Most likely custom made.
"Make me, bitch." I snarled, before dodging a punch after using such an offensive word.
"Oh, I'll do more than that-" she was cut off as I launched a flurry of punches-
Why are they just hitting air? They shouldn't… she's not in an IS at all-
"Ah, allow me to introduce you to Sigma. Sigma, Kira. Kira, Sigma."
(Tabane?)
(Yes, E?)
(…Is this girl-)
(Yes.)
(What are you two talking about?)
(Something very, very high above your level of clearance, Ichika. Not for long, though.)
"Sigma… Not MegaMan Sigma, right?" I dodged a kick to the ribs, "Yeah, thought so."
"Hehe, this is why man isn't as good as woman, Kira. See, she's half-IS, half-woman."
"What. The. Fuck."
"Watch your language!" I rolled my eyes, "She's a pilot that has reached 100% sync, making her one of the best!"
(…One hundred percent sync?)
(…Later. I will explain it later, Houki-chan.)
(…Later, I will explain it later, Houki.)
(I don't' like how both you and E said it at the same time.)
"Yeah, whatever," I made the universal 'come at me' sign, "Let's dance. I'll lead."
"Sigma, why don't you show him your real strength. It's the only time he'll get to see it, of course."
What the hell- wait a second why are there three of her oh crap she's just going really fast-
[End Memory]
[Resume]
(Huh, this is odd…)
(What is it?)
(There's two sets, however one is more fragmented… so I assume that is the repressed/overwritten memories that Kira has partially denied and also altered … I'll play the other one.)
Okay… really underestimated them there. But half-IS? What have they been doing to people these days?
Damn, I'm tied to something… Rope? It's strong, and there's not wriggle room for me.
"Awake, finally."
"Lily…" I said calmly, "You have thirty seconds to explain to me what is going on before I tear myself out of here-"
"Well, you did disrespect the family of an IS pilot," her voice giggled from a distance away. It's too dark, and my eyes are still adjusting.
Hold on, what the hell is that whip for-
(Oh… I'm gonna be sick.)
(You're telling me, Xavier. If you'll excuse me… I need to go puke my guts out.)
(I'm… going to fast forward through this. We don't need to watch… oh my. Yeah, we're skipping this part. I wouldn't want to ruin all of your virgin eyes.)
[E notices that everyone gulps except for Chifuyu.]
(Yeah, let's just skip ahead.)
At least they don't tie me up anymore… Ugh, that was-
I threw up, clear liquid soaking the rock floor again.
After a good two minutes, I stopped, breathing heavily as I struggled to regain my breath.
I cut my finger on the jutted wall and marked another tally mark on the ground. Twenty eight marks, twenty eight days I have been locked in this hell hole.
There was a mysterious flash of light, and suddenly a giant… thing came flying through. I couldn't make out its colors that well, but it threw me something.
It was a strap bag, one where the strap went from one shoulder to the other. I looked in the bag. M6E pistol? What? A kukris, some ammo, and a flashlight.
"Who are you?" I asked the being.
"Just a person set out for balance. Get going. By the way, bullets equal great lock picks." the person laughed as they vanished in a bright flash of light.
"Kiiiii~ra! It's time for se-"
BANG!
Without a second thought I had raised the gun at Lily and killed her, a shot right between the eyes.
Oh… oh my, I just killed someone. Then again, it's not like they deserved it. Huh, what's that hanging on her belt? Remover? Well, it sounds like it could be useful.
Putting my lessons with Uncle Fisher to use, I quickly raised the gun, ready to take on anybody that came down the hall. Two shots put down two patrolling guard. Whoa, M4A1's? Naaaaaw-ice!
I flipped the safety on and stored the pistol, before readying up with the M4A1. Laser sight'll be helpful, that's for sure.
I slowly stalked through the halls, carefully checking all my corners and six every one in a while. There weren't very many guards around, so I found my way out easily.
"So, it appears you've escaped." Ah, Olivia, the one who took my-
(TOOK WHAT?!)
(Ichika, calm down! It's not like he was willing or anything!)
(But… BUT STILL I MEAN COME ON!)
(…Damn, I am apologizing to Kira as soon as I can. He never really told us about any problems he had…)
I bolted for the open door as she summoned her IS. There was no way I was going to fight that thing indoors where it was too cramped for me to really get any movement. Lure her outside, then get to cover.
I sprayed a few bullets as I fled, and it hit… shields. Okay, now that is just un-fuck-ing-fair.
Damn, I really haven't been getting any exercise, since I'm hella tired right now.
"What's wrong, Kira? After all that… training," Damn you inner pervert! Damn you right to hell! "I thought you'd last longer than this."
"GO TO HELL!" I roared, opening fire from behind a corner but pulled back, avoiding a-
Whoa was that a laser blast?
OH SHIT THAT WAS A LASER BLAST!
Damnit, down to one mag as well for the carbine! Eh, then again I've got a super overpowered pistol from the original Halo… Oh… OH!
I quickly drew the pistol from my bag, flipped the safety off, and opened fire. Holy hell this thing deals a lot of damage! Seriously, I just shot her gun to pieces! Damn, how advanced is this gun?!
Instinct grabbed a hold of me and threw me to the ground, avoiding another laser blast. Too close!
The battle went on for a while, but I never made it outside for some reason. It's like a never ending hell in here!
So, there's only one way to win, I gotta surprise attack and kill her.
I reached for the kukris- There's a note on here… "Push the grey symbol and make those fifteen seconds of fame count."
The guy who gave it to me is the most absurd motherfucker the world probably will know in some time.
I rounded a corner and waited, and as she sprung around, cackling like a madman, I pushed the grey button, which was an odd symbol that I don't recognize, and stabbed her in the heart.
"Damn… where on earth did you get a shield pierce weapon?!"
Shields are down? Okay, I guess it's time to try out this 'Remover' or whatever.
I fired the small firearm, and in a burst of blue light her IS vanished, and she ended up slamming against the thing. Oh right, she's half IS. I turned the safety of it back on, and she hit the ground. I saw her reach for her bracelet, which had this green glowing gemstone in it.
I quickly put a bullet in it, and suddenly Sigma stopped breathing, as if she and the machine were one and the same. Then again, half human, half IS, a Hybrid of sorts. What monster would create something like this, just for the sheer power and all of that… unfortunately, I don't have the tools to get to work for that.
[End Memory Sequence.]
"Just… I can't even describe it." Xavier shook his head, "Kira went through all of that? And I thought I had issues, but damn…"
Shinjiro sighed as he sat down, "So… I gotta ask, what made Kira want to share this."
"I'm glad you asked. Chifuyu, why don't you tell them?" E had a 'I will tear you limb from limb, piece you together, and repeat' look on her face, "Or should I?"
"Chifuyu-nee…" Ichika cracked his knuckles while Tabane, much to Houki, Xavier, and Shinjiro's horror, actually looked angry. Even Laura, who had almost no fear, trembled in the sheer amount of killing intent radiating from Tabane's figure.
"Chi-chan…" Tabane had a 'I'll kill you' smile on her face, "What happened?"
"Allow me to explain," E cut Chifuyu off, "Orimura-sensei, spiked Kira's food and attempted to take advantage of him. Luckily that new system that allows me to take control of the IS in the event of an emergency, well, allowed me to save Kira from another traumatic experience."
"Chi-chan!" Tabane lunged forward, fist ready to strike.
"Oh no you don't," Shinjiro struggled with Xavier and Ichika to hold Tabane back.
"You… you… you tried to take advantage of him?!" Tabane growled, struggling against the three holding her back.
"The strength that emanates from him is… intoxicating."
Tabane, with tears in her eyes, yelled back, "STOP TREATING HIM LIKE HE'S AN OBJECT! THAT WAS THE FIRST MISTAKE I MADE WITH HIM!"
"…" the room fell silent.
Ichika was the first to speak, "Tabane-san… what do you mean like that?"
"When I first found Kira, he was nearly dead. Arm ripped to shreds… E, are you fine with me revealing this?"
"Go ahead, Tabane."
"So… I put the IS core in his eye along with the robotic arm he has."
"So he's…" Laura and Charlotte started.
"A hybrid, yes." Tabane sunk to the ground, crying as the boys let go, "I treated him like a test subject! Like someone I could just use at my disposal! He drew a gun on me because of that!" Tabane sobbed into her arms, "But… I've come to realize that he's no ordinary boy, he's a PERSON! You can't just take advantage of people like that!"
"Amazing… he has kept up the illusion for so long…" Cecilia wondered just how he did it. Then again, Kira did hide behind the face of impassiveness and a series of emotions.
"Secrets will be revealed, all of them, the deepest and darkest, all in due time." Xavier slumped, "Why. Why did you try, try to take advantage of him? You did realize that he would most likely strike back along with all of the Spartans."
"Seduction." Rei growled, finally speaking up, "Would Kira sic all of you on her if he was on her side?"
"Okay, I'm forgiving her." Xavier suddenly said, sitting down.
"Why is that?" Ichika raised an eyebrow.
"Because I know for a fact that no woman can seduce Kira."
"Stop joking-" Ichika snarled at Xavier for joking about a serious matter.
"I'm serious. If Romeo and Mickey were here, they'd agree. See, there was this one time we were playing manhunt… Kira fell out of a tree and hit his head. Doctors thought he was fine, but later on, when Kira was surrounded by three older woman molesters or whatever, he literally shrugged them off, and then started ranting about how they were delaying his science project. And he was thirteen then! Hell, any guy at school would've killed to be in that situation, and Kira just shrugged it off like that, plus he didn't even seem disturbed afterwards. Kira told his uncle, got his head checked out. The part about sexual stimulation and all that? It's been heavily damaged. As in, scientifically proven, Kira Orthun can not be seduced by ordinary means. Sure, he's still vulnerable to his likes, like, well, never mind, but sexual seduction doesn't work on him."
"…That explains a few things," E nodded, "Well, that was interesting… Rei?" Perhaps the Biofoam used on him is starting to regenerate that. He is becoming increasing flirtatious with Rei even if he's just messing around, and has a rather soft spot for Tabane.
"I'm going to talk to Kira. Apologize for being selfish and never asking about his problems." Before anyone could raise an objection, Rei walked out the door.
"What now?" Rin asked.
"Now…" E sighed, "We explain what the Hybrids are."
Camp Site
"Who's there?" Kira asked as he heard sand being stepped on.
"It's Rei…"
"Rei? Shouldn't you be with the others? Oof-!" Kira grunted as Rei threw her arms around him and cried into his shoulder, "Huh?"
"E… she s-showed us the memory of your… your…"
"You don't have to say it."
"I… I wanted to apologize. I always put my problems on you, and you put so much time on helping me branch out to others and I never, I never even considered that you might have something eating at you as well!"
"Rei, I don't want pity or apologies."
"I don't care!" Rei snapped, "Kira, I don't care if you don't want my pity, my apologies… but I do know one thing. I will always stand by you, no matter what has happened to you in the past!"
And for the first time in a while, Kira wept tears of joy as he embraced Rei, "Thank you… I've always wanted to hear that from someone other than my closest friends that I had before all of that. Now… you need to hear the full story… so go back to E, and hear her out, will you? And don't blame Tabane, since she's what gave me… the opportunity to be what I am."
"Yes, of course." Rei gave him one last squeeze… and before she left, pecked him on the cheek before skittering away, blushing madly.
"So, Kira's… not human then." Rin got a nod from E to confirm it, "Not completely, anyways. But what about the trauma then?"
"He may be invulnerable to seduction, but think about it. Whenever a girl approaches Kira in that way, the memories come back. He might not have thought about it consciously, but there was that fear, the fear that he'd be like them, that he'd be corrupted and all of that. That's the main source of his trauma, is simply post traumatic stress disorder from… that."
"I'm back," Rei had a content look on her face, "Sorry to keep you."
"It's fine, Rei." Tabane smiled at the girl as she politely sat back down, "Now, there are actually many of these Hybrids around the world. There are two main types. Natural and Forced."
"How is one a Natural Hybrid?" Laura asked.
"There's a rare ability between IS pilots, the ability for One Hundred Percent Synchronization, where the IS and person literally become one, as in one living entity. However… it also means their bodies and all of that are linked, meaning that when OHPS is active, a shot to the armored shoulder is the same as taking a shot to the arm. It's advantage is that the pilot gains immense speed and power as the pilot is in control, essentially becoming the IS, but at great risk of death. However, once it is deactivated… the two parts don't break off evenly. Parts of the IS are left in the pilot's DNA, and also the personality of the IS is partially stored in the brain of the pilot, making them natural. You also run the risk of the IS Personality overwriting your own. Possibly like an… Evangelion." A gasp was heard from the group and they all instinctively touched their Quick Summoning Tool. E paused before continuing, "Forced Hybrids are like Sigma and Kira, the IS becoming part of them through surgical or otherwise unnatural means. Now… I suppose I'll reveal to you the memory of after his first death."
"First death?"
"After that incident, the original Kira Orthun, one who was a kind, helpful, and warmhearted boy was no more, replaced by a cynical boy who helped those who he felt deserved it, and one that made his own rules in life. So, in other words, Kira Orthun the First is dead."
[Memory Sequence: Start]
Memory: Aftermath
"Y-yes ma'am…" the new boy shakily said as the 'Welcoming Committee' greeted him. Or should I say intimidated him?
Tch, whatever.
"Oi, your name's Xavier, isn't it?" I called from the middle of the classroom, where my seat was, placing my feet on the table and yawning.
(Oh hell no.)
(What's wrong, Xavier, embarrassed?)
(…Shut up.)
"Kira, it is rude to interrupt a lady!" one hissed.
"And it's even more rude to swarm the new guy and try to make him your bitch." I laughed as they threw their hats at me, "What? Just 'cause you're girls I'm supposed to fear everything you do? Ha, that'll be the day."
I stopped talking as one tried to punch me as she rushed over, but in one swift movement I took my feet off the chair and put them back on the ground, tripping her, resulting in a resounding crashing sound.
I started to walk up to them, taking my time as I weaved through the desks. Oh, one second.
BAM!
Bringing my fist up and simply pulling it up the face level and smacking the girl who had come for revenge, I resisted smirking as I calmly continued my stride.
"How dare you hurt a woman!"
"Woman? Please, we're fourteen. We're still freshman in high school. Try not to grow up so fast." I said in a mocking tone. One tried to smack me with her purse, but I stepped back, then quickly grabbed the straps, nabbed it while she was off guard, and threw it against the wall on the other side of the classroom, "Oh, I'm sorry. Did I break your nail?"
Xavier's giving me this 'are you crazy?!' look, and I just smiled.
"And no, Xavier, I am completely sane, to answer your question. But I am a little tired of dealing with stuck ups!" I slammed my fist into another's face, then stood back and got into my usual hand to hand combat stance. I kept my right hand near my face and my left arm forward while bent to catch any blows, with both hands being open, "Xavier, mind helping out by moving the desks?"
"Right…" he quickly got to work while I avoided a few blows. Soon enough, it was like an arena, and I grinned as I looked them in the eyes and gave the universal 'come at me' hand signal.
I stepped back and avoided the first hit, then jabbed forward with my left twice before swinging to the right and nabbing one with a right book, then finishing her with a left handed uppercut.
The second came up behind me, trying to karate chop me, but I raised my right arm and pushed it to the right, then grabbed her arm, twisted it, then spun in and slugged her in the face. She fell without a second sound. Feinting a high kick at the third, I quickly swept low and tripped her. Before she got up, I kicked her in the ribs and she stopped struggling as she limped away.
"Kira, watch out!" Xavier's voice alerted me, and I saw the other three attacking with chairs.
"Tch, so much for fair," I chuckled.
The first chair wielder swung horizontally, so I ducked, and when she was off balance I disarmed her then elbowed her in the stomach before chaining an uppercut with my left hand.
I slid the chair at the second, sending her flipping over it while dropping the chair she had. Three punches across her face and she was down.
That left the third one, who threw away the chair and instead opted for the fencing saber that was in a backpack.
"Oi, Xavier, see that long case by my backpack?" he nodded, "Throw it to me." he threw me the case, and I unsheathed my wooden katana. Holding it in my right hand, point facing down just like Yu Narukami in Persona 4 Arena, I made another 'come at me' sign.
You know, it's a good idea I can imitate fighting styles well.
Because of my absurd strategy, she was quickly dispatched, and then began to set the room back to its original state.
"Aren't you going to help them?" Xavier pointed to the various girls that were on the ground, breathing but not conscious.
"Already knocked their pride down a bit, I've done them a favor already." I shrugged, "So, never introduced myself. Kira Orthun."
"Xavier Xanatos," he held out a hand which I shook, "Dad's stationed here for a while, so I'm here as well."
"Kira? You in here? You're taking a long time to get to our standard after school place," Mickey came into the room and sighed as he saw the people scattered on the floor. "Really? This is the third time this week!"
"So?"
"…You know what, it doesn't really matter. The principal doesn't even care at this point." Mickey slammed his head against the wall, "So, who's the new kid?"
"Xavier Xanatos. Welcoming Committee was harassing him. Oh, by the way, Xavier, this is Mickey. Old friend of mine. The silent one there is Romeo, he doesn't talk much."
"Good afternoon to both of you."
"Xavier, if you're keeping up some sort of nice guy attitude in order to not be harassed by the girls, you can drop it." I snapped at the boy.
"Oh, thank goodness! I thought I'd have to keep up that 'nice pretty boy' act forever!" Xavier breathed a sigh of relief, "I hate having to do that."
"Damnit," Romeo grumbled as he took out his wallet and handed me ten dollars.
"Eh?" Xavier raised an eyebrow, "What the hell?"
"Ah, Romeo and I have a running bet. I think that every new kid that has that 'nice guy' attitude is just trying to avoid the wrath of the girls, and I made a bet which Romeo foolishly accepted."
"Shut up."
"Now, since you'll probably be associated with me because of this little fiasco, you better know how to fight." I wrapped an arm around his head, "Seriously though, you should know how to fight."
"Hey, my dad's taught me about CQC, so I'll be good."
"Do you street fight?" Mickey asked, "I mean, it can get pretty brutal there. Also, these girls have been known to beat you into a bloody pulp, but they still wouldn't get away with murder."
"Don't tell my dad though, he'd kill me if he found out," Xavier grinned, "But I'm pretty good at that too."
[Memory End]
"Do you see? If you compared Kira before, he would've just left, tried not to get involved," E explained, "But you saw there what Kira did. No regret, no remorse in his actions about hurting those who would oppress others. This is why he doesn't pursue any of you despite your advances on him. He's… traumatized and also only has known combat since then."
"Though… the irony is that without that incident, Kira would've never become who he is today." Charlotte choked out.
"Imagine how the world would be if Kira hadn't had all of that stuff happen to him." Everyone froze as Ichika spoke, "Think about it. Where would we all be today?"
No one could speak. But the thought still reeled through their minds.
If Kira Orthun had never been kidnapped and raped, recovered but became a new person, and all other events afterwards, where would they all be?
Ichika, Rei, Tabane, Xavier, and Shinjiro could all answer that… the others, not so much.
"So E… what's next?" Shinjiro broke the silence.
"Hm?"
"I… I want to see what happens next. I want to know just what the hell has happened to Kira because… I want to… just know. I just want to know how someone deals with that sort of shit." Shinjiro forced out, "I… I want to understand him. I mean, he's like the son I never had… and…"
For the first time in years, Shinjiro cried. The man behind the mask of daredevil-like behavior, badass quotes, and snarking behavior finally let himself out.
"It's alright…" Xavier patted the man on the back, "Hey, we're gonna go talk with Kira. E… keep on showing them. I… I've seen enough."
The two left the room, Shinjiro beginning to be able to control himself.
"We'll take a small break. Get some water, use the bathroom, whatnot." E stated, "Afterwards… we're going to cover the war."
Shinjiro forced himself to stop crying as they neared the campout, "Damnit, I've always been so composed, it's part of the job…"
"Hey, hey…" Xavier comforted him, "Shinjiro, you've always stood with us man, and it's time we stand with you."
The two entered the area, Kira still awake, roasting another marshmallow, "Oh, hey."
"Kira… I've got something to say." Shinjiro coughed, "Alright… I'm sorry-"
"Don't finish that."
"…No, you told me that I should do what I feel is right," Shinjiro growled, "I won't let you stop me."
No one could see it, but a grin was present on Kira's face.
"Kira, I want you to know that you've been like a son that I never had." Shinjiro choked out, "And Kira, you've done so much and I've never thanked you and… damnit, I've got something in my eye."
"I… also do," Xavier smiled, "We've been through so much, and well, I'm staying by your side."
Kira gestured to Mickey and Romeo who came out, "I… have something to say. I want… to thank all of you. For standing by me. I never thanked any of you properly for it. I mean, if none of you were by my side, I don't think I'd be where I am today. To be honest, I've been treating you all like crap, just taking you for granted-"
"Kira," Romeo snapped, "Do you think we just call you 'our brother in arms' just because we like the way it sounds?"
"That's it, commeh here…" Kira wrapped everyone in a group hug, "It… it just feels good…"
"So what have you been doing here this whole time?"
"Thinking… thinking about everyone." Kira admitted, looking away, "And… also about…"
"Tabane?" Mickey joked, earning a punch from Kira.
"Shut the fuck up, Mickey," Kira growled.
"Ah, all it takes is one jab at his love life and emotional Kira is thrown out the window," Xavier laughed, "Well, I guess that means you may or may not have a case of split personality syndrome."
"…Shit."
Whoo. Damn, so yeah. We finally find out Kira's past, and it's just part ONE. We're not done.
Yeah, I arguably did make Kira's past rather dark, but that's because this fic was supposed to be more on the idealistic scale, so despite all the shit that Kira has been put through, do you see him giving up? No! He just picks himself up off the ground, gets his gun, and starts shooting with double the accuracy. So yeah.
But uh, yeah. It felt kinda rushed this chapter, again. I did take my time on it, but I suppose I rushed the beach part because I'm not really good at describing the... female anatomy. We'll leave it at that.
Note that at the beginning of the Chapter with Kira and Chifuyu, I wanted to characterize that Chifuyu was a VERY active person. She's someone that works for what she wants and will get what she wants, something of a pragmatist in life.