Symphogear of the Wind
Chapter 3: Becoming Friends.
In the last chapter Uneru settled in with his new adopted father. Kazanari Genjuro. But Uneru's family hasn't forgotten about him and sent him one last present. Their Uncle's guitar, and while playing it he notices Tsubasa listing in. Soon after Isabel a friend of Genjuro comes in listen.
We are Isabel
You drown amidst an agony no one else can fathom...
The battlefield of solitude is an ocean, expansive as the cosmos.
You may wait for the call,
That would summon you somewhere other than here...
But God has already turned away, departing into the darkness.
Your brilliance is fleeting,
So until you burn all the way out,
Live beautifully, fair Warrior!
A lonely fighter,
Devoid of love... amidst unending decay...
Even if you can't reach eternity, (Oh woh~ Oh woh) keep struggling!
Go now! Break free from the strings controlling you...
Without waiting for permission, head somewhere other than here!
Finishing the song Uneru-kun puts his guitar down and stands up. "I need to go to the bathroom." He says, speed walking out of the room with both hands on his groin. Heh. Kids...Hmm? I take out the Fragarach to see it's glowing...No way. Is it possible? Could he be the next one to use this? Hmm….
We are Uneru Time skip: 2 months
"Something up Genjuro?" I ask walking in and sitting down at the dinner table. He's going through tons of paperwork and has been looking quite stressed recently. "Oh...That. Well I'm finalising the papers for a test that I would like you and Tsubasa to take part in." Test? What kind of test? I really don't know what it is but. It's gotta be something that would put him a good position.
Uneru:(slow nod) Ok. I guess but I wonder why me?
Genjuro: You'll find out soon.
Hmm?
Time skip: 2 days later
We walk into a large metal facility. "Is this?" I mumble, "This is where I work." Genjuro says as we arrive at a metal door with guards defending it. "Sir. Welcome. The scientists are waiting for you two inside." The guards salute and the door opens. Walking in I notice lots of scientist typing at a computer. Up near the window is Tsubasa, and inside another room are two crystals held in glass tubes.
Uneru:(waves) Hello again Tsubasa-san.
Tsubasa:(turns and smiles) Uneru-kun! Hi!
Scientist:(walks over) Ah good to see that the two of you are already acquainted. This test will happen in two separate rooms. Now don't worry, Tsubasa-kun you're just gonna activate something, that can help humanity. Uneru-kun we are gonna test your connection to another something that will also help humanity
Uneru:(tilts head) What will it do?
Scientist: If this test succeeds it could give us a weapon against the Noise.
So this is what Genjuro ment by I'll find out. Noise. An alien species that when in contact with humans turns them into carbon dust. Our weapons have no effect against them, but if what they're saying is true then we now have a chance against them. "Uneru-kun you're first. Come with me." I give a quick nod as we head into another room. There the crystal lies there by itself. In front of it a table and a guitar. "Take a seat." The scientist says and I walk over and sit down.
Scientist:(takes out note pad) Ok Uneru-kun, feel free to sing. Tell it you're feelings.
Uneru:(points at crystal) What is that?
Scientist: It's a blade known in legends as the Fragarach. It was said that no one could tell a lie or move, with Fragarach at his or her throat, that's how the name 'Answerer' was given to it. It was also said to place the wind at the user's command and could cut through any shield or wall, and had a piercing wound from which no man could recover.
Uneru:(points to crystal) You mean that there's a blade inside the tiny thing?
The scientist just chuckles. "Now I know that it doesn't make sense but when you get older you will. The Fragarach will make a humming sound when you are connecting with it." I give a quick nod and pick up the guitar I take a breath and I start to play.
(Starts playing Fighter form: KANA-BOON) (English Lyrics form Lyrical Nonsense)
Somebody's screams are crumbling away...
Each time you step forward, you can hear sounds of pain.
You've grown so used to hearing the fragments of that wailing voice...
You've known from the start that it was your voice all along.
(crystal starts to glow)
Your brilliance is fleeting,
Like a flower blooming on the battlefield.
So live beautifully, fair Warrior!
A lonely fighter,
Devoid of love... amidst unending decay...
Even if you can't reach eternity, (Oh woh~ Oh woh) keep on fighting!
Go now! To a world free of grief, sins, and pain...
Even if you can't reach eternity, reach out your hand, Fighter!
(crystal starts to let out small hum)
You drown amidst an agony no one else can fathom...
The battlefield of solitude is an ocean, expansive as the cosmos.
You may wait for the call,
That would summon you somewhere other than here...
But God has already turned away, departing into the darkness.
Your brilliance is fleeting,
So until you burn all the way out,
Live beautifully, fair Warrior!
A lonely fighter,
Devoid of love... amidst unending decay...
Even if you can't reach eternity, (Oh woh~ Oh woh) keep struggling!
Go now! Break free from the strings controlling you...
Without waiting for permission, head somewhere other than here!
(crystal shines, and hums loudly)
Putting down the guitar I look up to see the Fragarach shining like a crystal being held up to a light. Which is kinda funny considering that it's in a crystal form. The tube opens, I turn around to the viewing glass as I notice all the scientists writing down notes, one seems completely dumbfounded. She wears a loose, short-sleeved light-green shirt with a buckle belt and a tight black mini skirt. She wears open-top pink shoes with slight heels and X-shaped straps. She also has straps in the shape of a butterfly. She's completely unable to say or write anything.
Woman's Voice: Nice job kid!
I turn around to see Isabel. "Miss Isabel! What are you?" She just rubs my head. "Don't worry about that. If lady luck is with us, then the next one should also be good." I'm leaded out of the room with the crystal in Isabel's hand.
Location Change: Separate room
Watching as Tsubasa walks up to the Ame no Habaki. "It's ok. All you need to do is sing." Tsubasa puts her hands together as she starts to hum a tune. The tune is soft, kind, beautiful. I can't help but hum along, the scientist even the one who became absolutely stunned. The crystal starts to glow and hum just like before. "We have two success! We did it!" The scientists and workers smile and laugh with joy.
Later…
"Here you are. The Fragarach and the Ame no Habaki are now yours." Isabel says handing the crystals now on a necklace over to the two of us. Tsubasa and I look to each other a big smile on both of our faces.
Genjuro:(smiles) Uneru, Tsubasa. The two of you will now be able to defend the world against the Noise. But you are still young, I will not force you into battle. It's your decision to go into battle. But if you do decide to battle I would like the two of you ready for battle.
Uneru:(pauses) Th-Then…
Genjuro:(big smile) Correct! The two of you will be training from now on!(laughs)
Uneru:(depressed lines) Uhh~ As if I haven't had enough training already.
Tsubasa:(tilts head) How hard is Uncle Genjuros training?
Uneru:(looks to Tsubasa) Get ready to wake up early. Because we are gonna wake up at pretty early time.
End of Chapter 3