I DO NOT OWN KILL LA KILL. ALL CREDIT GOES TO TRIGGER ALONG WITH Hiroyuki Imaishi and written by Kazuki Nakashima.

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Chapter 8 – Let me in

7:12AM - Kiryuin Manor

The spring is an amazing season. One for relaxation and a care free time for all who enjoy it. Satsuki Kiryuin is one such person who can't truly enjoy either. Sitting her chair that she set on her roof. She is looking out of from atop the manor to see the far away Setsudan University. This university's goku uniforms is wreaking havoc on the students there. The government dare not to get involved out of fear that Satsuki Kiryuin has retained her mother's negative power. Which is rather strange seeing that she isn't involved to any degree with these new uniforms. But she must save REVOCs from being stolen and also prepare in case Setsudan's students run amok in Kanto.

Wearing her blue night gown and sipping her early morning tea, she sits for her day off. She with her stoic expression looks out into the orange/blue morning horizon. She's wondering what will become of all of this. [Name], Nui, Ryuko, her friends, her mock Junketsu, and Dakunaito. Dakunaito a aged clone of [Name] and with a Goku uniform no less. His intelligence, his cunning, his leadership. It reminds her of herself back at Honnouji. Through this he's caught her attention. Especially given how strong his resolve must be to lead an entire militarized school with an iron fist.

However, she can now feel a familiar presence. Her heightened senses has picked up that someone or something is behind her and her seat.

Satsuki: Did you actually believe you could sneak up on me?

In an instant she took her tea cup and smashed it and charged at the figure. The figure effortlessly raised a right hand and parried the sharp glass.

Dakunaito: Kiryuin.

Satsuki: Why are you here?

She said in a soft tone.

Dakunaito: I have questions. What do you plan to do about REVOCS?

Satsuki: Too late to prevent its products from becoming sullied. It seems that they've fallen into the wrong hands already. The products you seemed to be reveling in now.

Dakunaito: The University shows the power that the life fibers can have over the entire planet. I perpetuate that for a reason.

Satsuki: For every power there needs to be a base. In your case that base is filled with carnivorous alien cloth. How could you ever allow something like that to take hold for any reason?

Dakunaito: This planet is better off covered in the life fibers. The lies, the deceit, the horror. All of these things the humans bring to this planet each day they draw breath.

With a statement like this, she's bewildered. She then spins the chair goes to stand to him but Dakunaito nearly instantly pushed her back and into her chair. A shocked Satsuki asked.

Satsuki: WHY DID YOU DO THAT?

Dakunaito: Because you almost stepped on the glass.

The gowned and barefoot Satsuki looked down on the roof flooring and saw the shards. She figured that she should've known. However, she's more concerned on why he even cared. That warmed her heart. It almost makes no sense. He states that the world would be better off destroyed, and the humans along with it. But he'd save someone from stepping on glass?

Satsuki: Come, stand next to me.

Dakunaito: Beside you? I'd rather not. So back to my first question, what are you going to do about the remainder of the REVOCS you and Hoomoru own?

Satsuki: While our shares are safe, Jinsei has considerable power as it is. He's already getting what he wants but he won't have it for long. He'll dig his own grave. I guarantee it.

Dakunaito: That isn't too reassuring.

Satsuki: If I may inquire, why do you even care? He's been giving you the Goku uniforms the whole time.

Dakunaito: Precisely. Nui Harime is in charge of this entire operation.

Satsuki: So you're a pawn in her game? You do know she's taking orders don't you?

Dakunaito: Yes, but where I am now, I'm making the world a better place. While Nui takes orders from Jinsei aka Lord Malid, I will follow as well.

Satsuki: Then you are an enemy?

Dakunaito: If I was your enemy I'd have killed you in your sleep. I know the conviction lies within my heart. But I am a soulless vessel in which my ambitions are realized.

Satsuki: I know what being that feels like. Honnouji Academy was my ticket to being that exact same thing. Like Setsudan is to you now. It's nice to know you aren't a foe. Also don't say you're a soulless vessel, you're a human being who breathes the same air as I.

Dakunaito: Don't be a fool the life fibers are above all hence why I follow now. Because they don't need air to breathe. It's the human folly that allows me to be able to manipulate them into bending before me! Both you and I have both done this. And since the grand couturier has revealed herself, just know that I have the situation well in hand. My own Tri City raid will commence tonight. And that you nor Matoi's intervention is unneeded. You'd be wise to heed my advice.

Satsuki crosses her legs and looks up to the standing clone. Satsuki's eyes nearly darted open. A Tri City Raid?

Satsuki: If my memory serves correct then you mean to raid the other colleges of their remaining life fiber supply?

Dakunaito: Considering all of cities you went to had universities, they were in range of this school. So Jinsei gave them all uniforms as well. In hopes that this day would come and a great siege would occur. Whichever school wins and claims the remaining if fibers, he will come for the celebratory occasion. So this is vital, this school was created for this purpose.

Satsuki: Then serve your school's purpose well. Mind you I nor any of my associates will interfere. However, don't be fooled. For I will decide whether my sister or my intervention is needed. So other than asking the state of my company, and telling me to not interfere, is that all?

Dakunaito got nervous as her hairs' vanilla shampoo scent passed through his nose. He wondered, how could she be so composed? So dismissive, as though he were less than. Yet he was somehow still her equal. She completely disregarded his advice. He could kill her now if he wanted and she wouldn't even sweat a drop. Dakunaito's mind is swirling once again. His body is nearly shaking, as her stoic eyes beamed his without a blink. He'd never met a person like this ever before. Malidran and Ragyo both treated him as a possession. Satsuki is seemingly treating him as an equal. But he is still trying to compose himself, his own ice cold stare matching hers. He mentally kicked himself after almost losing his composure.

Dakunaito: I must know. Where does your resolve come from?

Then Satsuki smiled and asked.

Satsuki: Stand beside me please.

Dakunaito actually complied this time, much to Satsuki's surprise. She imagined he'd make some excuse so he can stand away from her. Daku then stood beside her nervously while not looking at her, but rather staring out at the morning horizon. At this point Satsuki can tell that he's not really used to being in intimate situations with other people.

Satsuki: I get mine from hope. Hope that one day the earth will be safe from the life fibers. A day where people don't have to live in fear of being devoured by their own clothing. As well as the pride I take in assisting others find purpose in their lives. Ruto and Imura, as well as the elite four.

Dakunaito: How can you have that hope? Humans will never realize that they're sheep to be led by something else. Something greater. Also, those who don't have a purpose must find it on their own.

Satsuki at this point had got up and stood in front of him. Blocking the sun out of his way in order to feel like she's speaking to him directly.

Satsuki: Yes, I somewhat agree with both of your statements. Humans might not ever be able to realize that. I even used to call them pigs in human clothing. But it's still dream of mine that one day they will and also find their own paths in life no matter what. And it's my job to bear the weight of the world and make sure that the life fibers never influence anyone's destiny. It's my unfortunate birthright and I will carry it until the end. But to answer your question in short. It's my will to protect, and the love I have for humanity that makes my resolve so strong.

Dakunaito: But how can you love humanity? It's full of lies, deceit, hatred, cheating, unfairness, death, poverty and disease.

Satsuki: Yes, but it's also full of sights, song, wonders, mysteries, tastes, pleasures, and even love. And it's every difference, negative and positive within humans that make this world truly beautiful.

Satsuki was in front of the rising sun, the sun provided several beams of light emanating from behind her. She placed her arms behind her back, and smiles as the wind blows her gown and short hair.

Dakunaito was completely in awe of her beauty. His emotions are overflowing, and he almost doesn't know how to handle them. He's never been filled with such a cluster of emotions in his life. But luckily he does know how to handle them. Just hide them and never let anyone see them. Satsuki Kiryuin must be a goddess of some kind to Dakunaito. To be able to make a soulless being flustered, is unprecedented but thankfully Dakunaito knows how to change the subject.

Dakunaito: I—um. If you are concerned with [Name] in any way. He will fight one of my most prized students Hayate Ibu very soon. With that, my plan will to liberate this planet will be further on track. That is all I had come for. Oh, and I believe I made a lapse of judgement when I had fractured your wrist when we first met.

Satsuki closes her eyes and turns to the blue and orange horizon. Her smile persisted.

Satsuki: I take it that was an apology. I'm glad to have finally gotten you to open up to an extent. If you are indeed trying to liberate this world you'd-

When she turned around to look at him once more he was gone. Satsuki was surprised, he had manage to leave without her knowing. That would take stealth on a incredibly level. That was impressive, most impressive. It even brought a reddish tint to her cheeks. Something that she could show when he left.

8:40PM – Setsudan Courtyard

[Name] is walking through the night time dusting courtyard ground as tens of trucks are sitting while loads of students put numerous pots. [Name] however see's Kiku Kita in her karate gi goku uniform directing people where to go. [Name] to look for answers to what the hell is going on here is going to ask her. Since [Name] lives in the dorms here, he was disturbed by all the truck while he was doing homework.

Kiku: Move it, move it people! We have to be outta here before 9:00!

[Name]: Hey Kiku what's up?

Kiku then looks back as her amber eyes lit up for [Name]. She also smiled as her ponytail flipped back as she turned.

Kiku: Hi [Name], you're just the guy we needed.

[Name]: Why? I mean what's going on here?

Kiku: You haven't heard?! The tri city raid trip?!

[Name]: No, what's that?

Kiku: Well Setsudan like Honnouji did, is going to other towns to get every uniform from the other best colleges. But they aren't gonna let us take them so we're gonna fight them and take those uniforms. I'm going to Kyoto, Hayate's going to Osaka, and you're going to Kobe.

[Name]: WHAAAAT! I'm going on the trip?

Kiku: Trust me [Name] you'll be fine okay.

Then they are both interrupted by Hayate walking being flanked by his peers, and yelling at the rest of the one and two stars. Hayate's demeanor changed, to a much more aggressive and angered one. He is going into one of the trucks as Kiku then prepares to do the same. [Name] however pulls on the brown hair girl shoulder before she left.

[Name]: What's with him?

Kiku: Well, he knows you beating him is your ticket to bringing down the entire college. So he's been a sour puss because he's kinda scared.

[Name]: Scared?

Kiku: Well you have been beating all of the club presidents and what not. So I guess it makes sense.

Kiku said as they both stared at her twin enter the back of the truck.

[Name]: I'd love to participate in this thing, but I have to go try and make my ex-girlfriend love me again.

Kiku: But [Name] you have to come Daku said so or else he'll kill everyone in the school and get new students.

[Name]: Oh boy, the sad thing is I believe him too. Dammit!

One of the trunks honk at [Name] for him to get in the back as they prepare to embark on their trip. He doesn't know his way around Japan at all so this should be a bit of a fun trip. Or maybe not.

[Name]: Driver how long will it take for us to get to Kobe from here?

Driver: Around 5 hours give or take.

[Name] face palmed and groaned in pain of boredom and anguish. [Name] through his mask looked up at the night sky and let the roar of the truck engines fill his ears.

Kiku: To make you feel better, my advice would be to sit her down under a cherry blossom tree and tell her why you love her. Oh or do it at night under a full moon! That stuff is so romantic.

Kiku began to blush at this thought. She could only fathom the day that Sanageyama would do one of these for her. However, [Name] sighs again and thanks her. She bows to him.

Kiku: Good luck [Name].

She said as she herself quickly got into one of the back of the trucks. Finally as did [Name]. He felt like he was in a patty wagon and is heading to a death sentence. Life wasn't going to well for him right now. But the least he can do is comply and hope things go well.

8:53PM – Kiryuin Manor

Tens upon tens trucks move about Kanto and out through different bridges and town exits. Satsuki and the elite four watch the trucks move about from her bedroom. Her bedroom's lights are off giving her room a beautiful blue illumination as they watched.

Inumuta: And so the Tri City Raid part two begins.

Nonon: I mean seriously what's with all the déjà vu?

Sanageyama: Couldn't tell ya. But I do know this new and improved Honnouji Academy might be the end of all of us.

Gamagori: Yet we aren't going after them, forgive me Lady Satsuki for not understanding.

Satsuki sitting down on her bed stated.

Satsuki: The winners of the raid will have all of the uniforms. Once they are all in one place. We will then take action. Jinsei will surely fall in our trap.

Nonon: So the winners will be the losers.

Sanageyama: Ingenious as always Lady Satsuki.

8:58PM – REVOCS Headquarters

Jinsei and glowing blue streaks in his hair has his chair turned toward the window. He with Nui, and Rei are watching as the truck traverse the entire city. Rei and Nui are standing at his sides Jinsei watches with admiration.

Jinsei: This is where the fun begins ladies.

Nui: Oh papa, When will you let me have [Name]? I just want to hug him and kiss him and snuggle with him. And have all sorts of fun with him.

Jinsei: Soon, after the raid and we have ourselves a winner. If [Name] lives he's all yours.

Rei then pulls out a combat knife from her white sleeves as she glares at them both.

9:01PM – Mankanshoku Home

Mako and Mataro both sat outside of the bedroom Ryuko and mako sleeps in. They are whispering and spying on her as they do. She'd been looking out the window at the trucks going past the house. Senketsu was sitting in front of her trying to get her attention.

Senketsu: Please Ryuko. You aren't yourself. If you don't at least get back together with [Name] at least make up with him.

Ryuko: Mhmm. So much crazy shit is going on. Maybe [Name] was right about this not working out.

Senketsu: I know it hurts Ryuko but please.

Outside of the door was Mako and her younger brother.

Mako: What's her deal?

Mataro: She's your bestie.

Mako: She's been like a zombie for some time now. She'd say hi, bye, sorry and thank you but she won't let me in to know what's really wrong.

Mataro: Well did you ever ask her?

Mako: Why didn't I think of that?!

Mataro: Jeez

Mako then runs into the room with her exuberant personality.

Mako: HEY RYUKO!?

Ryuko: Hey mako.

Mako: It's time to pop the question! Why have you been so down in the dumps!?

Ryuko: It's nothing.

Mako: COME ON GIRL, You can tell me anything.

Ryuko: Fine. Me and [Name] broke up okay.

Mako: WHAAAAAAAT!

Mako's reaction nearly shook the stars.

Mako: You two can't be broken up!

Ryuko: Sorry mako but we are. I'm really tired Mako, so can you and Senketsu please let me sleep.

Mako: mmmmm.. Fine but it does look like someone needs a HUG!

Ryuko: No it doesn't.

Senketsu: Mako seems to be right Ryuko. Someone in fact seems to need a hug.

Ryuko: Not you too.

Mako: SOMEONE NEEDS A HUG.

Mako sung in an almost antagonistic tone. So Mako jumped Ryuko. She leapt on her with a hug and snuggled Ryuko with warmth. Mako smiled as she hugged her bestest friend ever. Ryuko then grabbed Mako's arms and held them snug to her. Senketsu then also jumped on her and hugged them both. Ryuko did need a hug, luckily for Ryuko some of the people who loved her the most are in under the roof with her right now.

Her feelings of love for [Name] aren't gone, in fact they've never dissipated. They've just gotten stronger and stronger. She's afraid that in her anger she may have shooed [Name] away for good. And if she had, that would truly shatter her heart forever.

Kill La Kill – Gomen Ne Iiko Ja Irarenai

I hope you all enjoyed. Sorry for the pause. For any confusion on Kiku's appearance, just look up Seryu Ibuquitous when she trained with captain Orge.