A/N: All characters belong to Bandai Namco and Monolith Soft.

The following fanfiction is based around the Xenosaga anime. It is highly recommended that you watch the show first before reading the story. Anime rights belong to Toei Animation. Enjoy.

While Shion waited for her connection gear to turn on. She tried out her new camisole. It was attractive red shade. Easily she would've stood out from crowd. Unexpectedly at the same time, Allen rang her... with the auto-accept function on.

"Ah, Ch-Chief!" Only barely was her black bra showing. "Huh, Allen?" "Didn't you hear me, I told you that I was getting changed!" "I swear... you're the same as ever." Of course, Allen panicked. At least he wasn't like the Professor. Then again, it was a pretty shitty accusation. "I didn't mean to see you like this you know, I only called to pass something really important." "Trust me, it's something you need to know about." Worryingly, Shion's head turned towards the connection device. "It's... not about KOS-MOS, is it?" Slowly, Allen's sweat dripped down his cheek. It then parted into separate drops. "Um, yeah." "Vector, they've put an halt on her module design." "They've got as far as designing her exterior, not her AI." "In short, she isn't going to have any advancements in combat." Shion couldn't believe what she'd been told. Was this bullshit? God, she hoped so. For once she hoped that Allen was lying. Developing code took weeks to make up from scratch. Shion then frustrating pinched the bridge of her nose. Combat AI was always so painful. Just developing her starting frame was a massive pain in the ass. All of the android's parts were separated and fragmented in the beginning. Nevertheless, Shion had to reply. She'd kept him waiting for too long. "When did you discover this, just now or-?" Instantly, Allen replied. "This morning." "But there's some good news though, the Professor is going to help us." "I know he's escentric, but he's the only left that can help us now." "I just wish that we knew why Vector's halted the KOS-MOS Project." "Believe me, it annoys me too." "I just finished designing her visor."

After Allen sighed, he sent a attachment through. When it was opened, Shion was absolutely speechless. KOS-MOS's design was utterly beautiful.

Whilst Shion analysed with frame. Allen zoomed in on the android's slender frame. "Not only is her frame strong this time, but it's filled with a defensive gelatinous liquid." "A hard knock towards her abdomen won't mean a thing!" Shion then commented on KOS-MOS beauty. Her crimson eyes attracted her the most. "She's... beautiful."

The ES Zebulun flew high in the sky. Dodging practice targets with multiple shots from it's electric crossbow. MOMO was in the cockpit, with Ziggy instructing her from her co-pilot seat. With a nod, the cyborg pointed. "To your left, make sure to keep firing in a cycle."

Briefly, the realian turned in understanding. "Got it!" In an instant, a flurry of arrows rotated around. Within mere seconds, many drones were shattered. Afterwards, they all exploded. Chaining off the others simultaneously.

Through the ES's transmission, Jr. proudly spoke. "Whoa. Not bad at all MOMO!" Softly, MOMO smiled in response. Just hearing his praise had soothed her soul. "I've been practicing ever since we left the last galaxy sector."

"Do you think that Mommy would be proud of me too?" Reassuring, the U.R.T.V smiled. "Of course, she'd be happy to hear how you went!" Upon realizing the time, he put through a proposal to take a small breather. "Oh, are you ready to take a little break now?" After she nodded, the ES landed back onto the ground. When the two hopped out of their mech. chaos and Jr. reunited with them.

Both Jr. and chaos had never seen the realian look so determined before. Sure, she always took her fights seriously. But her expression, it lacked uncertainty. For the first time, her sense of fear was completely non-existent.

It was almost as if another presence had taken over her body.

Upon leaving the Foundation, the three found themselves in Second Milita. A populated city. Filled with all sorts of facilities. It had no shortage of dating spots too. Truly it had everything to offer. At the far end of the city, Shion stayed at the local motel. Jr. knew her well enough, that she wouldn't leave without a new change of attire. Frankly, he needed a change of clothes as well. When MOMO looked back, Jr.'s longcoat was torn a little from the previous fight.

Of course, he couldn't help but get a bit pissed.

"You've gotta be kidding me, this was a damn' antique!" However, it didn't take long for MOMO to spot out another clothing store. Sure, it didn't specialize in any antique items. But it definitely looked expensive. She'd been there before to purchase her adorable new outfit.

"There's another store, not too far from here."

Just a quick glance was enough to grab Jr.'s attention. In the display window, was a crimson coat. God, it looked stylish as hell. "Not a bad idea, I don't mind blowing out my wallet."

Whilst MOMO and him walked ahead. chaos asked about Ziggy's schedule. "So, are you still going to increase your lifespan?"

There were so many reasons why he'd continue on living. But MOMO held the most importance of them all.

She'd suffered so much trauma. From being locked away from the world. To being abducted, tormented and continuously dogged by Albedo.

He often wondered how MOMO was able to continue with her usual happy demeanour. Immediately, chaos knew of Ziggy's newly formed dread.

What if Albedo was still alive? God forbid, to have such a horrifying reoccurrence.