This story takes place after the series end and may contain a few spoilers. Some events may be referenced from the dub while others may be referenced from the sub. Some I took some liberties with.
REBIRTH
by NinjaNao
Linna:
I made it! I'm alive. Who would have thought? I know my family certainly thought I was nuts to want to leave and chase my dream in Tokyo. If they only knew what that dream was. I think they would have committed me to a mental hospital if I told them my true intentions for moving out to Tokyo. I couldn't' exactly tell them what those dreams were. Seeking out a mythical vigilante group with the intention of becoming a member wasn't exactly what they would have liked me to pursue. Not only did I find the Knight Sabers, I became a member and I helped save the world!
I recall the first day I met Priss. Oh, she made me so mad. Nearly hitting me and causing me to drop my lunch. I honestly didn't know what got into me, a country girl, new to the big city. I wasn't going to take it. Nobody did that to me! I chased her down through the parking garage sliding down a pole to confront her in the street breaking my heel. She must have thought I was crazy. Pedestrian vs. motorbike. Yeah, right. I either impressed her or scared her by my determination. Eventually, she led me to the Knight Sabers. I probably would have killed myself trying.
We didn't' get along at first. She ignored me. It frustrated my to no end. But now I know that is just the way that she is. She's one of those people who likes to be alone.
After the defeat of Galatea, boy was I glad to get back to Tokyo. I don't know where we had been taken, but Tokyo sure was a welcome sight. I never want to go through a debriefing like that again. At first it wasn't too bad. They gave us clothes and food. Nursed us back to health. Then the debriefing began. I don't think they believed our story at first. How did we end up naked on that island? How did we survive re-entry if we fell from space? Where were our so-called hard suits? What kind of technology were these hard suits that could protect its human wearer though atmosphere re-entry? What was our real motive for destroying that thing in space? How was it that we were able to penetrate its defenses when the NSA nukes were not? What were we trying to hide? How did we end up naked on that island? Frankly I think they concentrated a bit too much on the fact that we were naked. I have a severe hatred for the military now.
Nene had no problem finding work once we made it back to Tokyo. She got a job at one of the many robotics firms that sprung up to replace all the boomers. It was harder for me. I didn't have any skills. I was lucky to get that job that I had when I first moved to Tokyo.
After being recruited back into the A.D Police, where she is much happier, she suggested that I re-open Sylia's shop. I looked at her like she was nuts. She told me that several of the female officers as well as a few of the males in regards to their wives were complaining that little attention was being paid to them. They needed a place to shop. Nene thought that the Silky Doll would be one answer and a job for me. Personally, I think it was just a way to get me out her apartment because I kept cleaning it. Some of the officers were even willing to help clean up the site. Why not?
I saw them the same day that Nene did. We told each other about them at the same time when we met for lunch like we always did. New Sekiria posters! They were holding auditions for band members. That meant that Priss was alive! We weren't upset that she didn't tell us that she had returned. Priss was like that. She probably figured that we'd find out eventually and hunt her down. Nene had copied down the audition information. She said that she was going to go down there and confront Priss. I told that I thought we could maybe go and get a pizza and take it to her place, since I wouldn't be able to make it to any audition. Nene finally won out. Her idea would be funny and I made her promise that she would tell me how it turned out. Nene promised to tell Priss about me.
Priss didn't' come right away. I began to wonder what Nene told her. Nene said that she told Priss that I had reopened the Silky Doll and that I should know how Priss felt about that place. There was that and the fact that the auditions were taking up a lot of time. When she finally did make it to see me, I didn't know whether or not to hug her or strangle her. Actually, I don't think I should have hugged her. No wonder those customers ran out. Priss looked like a demon possessed with her skintight leather, sweat drenched hair. And that almost maniacal laugh didn't help matters either. After gagging from the sweaty hug, I yelled at her for scaring away my customers. Priss just smiled at me.
Soon after that, Priss started joining our lunch get together. It was during one of our lunch meetings that Leon showed up. Priss was nervous about the evening show at Hot Legs. It was the first show with the new band. I kept teasing Priss about how much food she was eating. She said that she needed the food for energy. Eating a lot before the show would not be a good idea. Then Leon showed up. We didn't notice him until it was too late. He sneaked up behind Priss and covered her eyes. She reacted by elbowing him! Apparently, she did not like her eyes being covered like that. Oh my god. Poor Leon. She said not to do that. I think Leon will remember not to. Not exactly the greeting he was expecting. He took a seat next to Priss and was his usual self. He either blathers on and on about who knows what, or acts like a gibbering idiot. He was trying to ask Priss something, or at least that's what I thought he was trying to do. Priss was not impressed but she answered his gibberish by inviting him to the show and making a date. Then she said that she had to go and left. I don't know what Leon reacted to the most, the fact that he now had a date with Priss or the fact that she left calling him "Leon-Pea". The look on Leon's face was so precious.
When Nene and I talked later, we agreed. Priss couldn't go out on a nice date with her man picking her up at that trailer of hers. Besides, we just had to give her a makeover! Nene said that Priss would protest. Of course Priss would protest. That was what would be the most fun. I had just gotten a few styles of dresses that I thought would look so nice on Priss and I thought that she would actually like at least one of them. Nene agreed to call and talk to Leon. I would handle Priss. It took a bit of convincing, but I eventually won.
Priss did not look very happy when she arrived at my place this afternoon. I think she had an idea of what I had planned. There was more to it than merely not having Leon pick her up at her trailer. The last time she got a makeover she was stuck in a pink dress for losing a bet with Sylia. I promised Priss that I wasn't going to put her in pink. I had a feeling Priss would choose one of the black dresses.
When I was done, I was rather impressed with how she came out. Priss put up such a big fuss. Stage makeup was one thing. Priss was impressed by the end result as well. I walked with Priss out to the main room to give Nene a first look. She was floored. Speechless almost.
Then somebody knocked. Leon was here. I think all of our hearts skipped a beat, Priss' at least two. Nene pushed Priss back into my bedroom so that she could make a big entrance. I opened the door.
Leon stood there in the doorway. He was an imposing figure. He looked nice. Dressed in slacks, a nice but very simple shirt and a sports coat. He smelled nice too. Usually he smelled ever so slightly of sweat. Tonight he was wearing some kind of cologne. Poor guy. He looked nervous as hell. I invited him in. Nene peered out of the room. She smiled at Leon, calling him Leon-Pea.
"Can she come out now?" Nene asked.
I nodded. Nene smiled and bounced out of the room announcing Priss. Priss walked out of my bedroom. She looked absolutely stunning. She looked at Leon.
Leon's jaw dropped. "W- I- uh, you, um- uh-"
Priss let out an audible sigh. I chuckled and shook my head. It was going to be a long night.
Next Chapter:Leon. Oh boy. I don't normally write about guys like Leon let alone from the first person... this may take a while.. I've started it. Reviews will inspire me to keep writing...