Operation: Purification
Chapter 2: Confusion
Disclaimer: I once had a dream of where I was running through a field of flowers and then was mauled by a bear in less than 2 seconds. But then again... it's JUST a dream. Same with me owning Elfen Lied, it's JUST a dream.
NOTE! Adam does NOT fall in love with any cannon characters.
Lovey Relationship with Lucy? Nope
Lovey relationship with Nana? Nuh-uh. (Even though she's my favorite character xD)
Fights with Kouta? Well naturally. (And you'll see why!)
Act I: If you could...
Setting: Streets
"You're not my target." Somehow that statement rang through Nana's head. It was a cold statement, one that was supposed to bring her relief... yet brought upon an ominous chill. She watched as the pale boy walked down the street, tripping once more and falling upon the floor. He crawled... then grabbing hold of the wall, he managed to steadily walk forward. People on the streets stared, not only did his hair stand out, he could barely walk on his own two feet. His shirt was now heavily stained... However, he was oblivious to the strange looks from others. Those were irrelevant... right now he was to hunt down Lucy.
Nana began to think... he was like a hunter. And she could only wonder who this target was... if it wasn't her, then it's obviously Lucy. However... looking at this boy, pale, and thin... she could only wonder what he was. It was familiar to that of a diclonius, but... why was his presence so cold? He appeared to not be threatening at all... he was completely harmless.
"Hey!" She ran after him. He stared back at her... not raising his head, nor his expression. "I didn't get your name."
He paused... was it safe to give his name? He didn't see what was so wrong if he did. But then again, the doctor was fearful about the dream, warned him not to give his name to Lucy. But this was not Lucy. This was a girl name Nana, according to the reports, this was #7.
"It's Adam..." he said lowly. He reached into his pocket and pulled out a half eaten candy bar. She stared... he had alot of candy in his pocket, and the small pack by his waist. He didn't eat the candy, he devoured it. Nana stared in bewilderment... she never saw someone eat candy so fast and so hungrily before... He chewed the chocolate... realizing that the girl was still there. His eyes focused on her face as he continued to eat.
"What are you looking at?" He asked rubbing his mouth and licking the chocolate off his fingers.
"Nothing, nothing." Nana said. "Sorry I didn't mean to stare." It kind of made her more hungry than she already was, and she realized that her mission to get the groceries was still on hiatus. She looked at the list... most of which she had to pick up food at the fish and meat department. She was saddened... that meant she couldn't pick up any sweets, crepes or ice cream on the way. She really wanted something sweet and cold too... She hoped Mayu could pick something up for her.
But still... this guy was a problem. She had to keep an eye on him. "Err... are you sick?" She asked. "Because... you don't seem to walk very well..."
"You don't seem to be able to walk very well either." He replied back rather bluntly as he pointed to her legs. "So I wouldn't be talking..."
She looked down at her artificial legs. Sure they helped her walk, and she has gotten use to them... but it didn't change the fact that they were cold and empty. They were afterall... fake. "It was from an accident." She said sadly.
"..." Adam stared. He then reached out and grabbed her horns, yanking them slightly.
"Oww!" She yelped covering her horns. "What was that for?"
"Just looking." He responded. She pouted slightly. Her stomach then growled loudly, making the boy stare at her awkwardly in return. He took out another bar of candy from his pocket and broke it in half. Giving her one half. She took it and gave her thanks as she nibbled it. The boy stood straight up, his hands in his pockets as he walked. "Hey..." he finally broke the silence, "Did you... ever want to be fixed?" He asked. She looked up at him.
"What do you mean?" she asked looking up at him from the bar of candy.
"If you could...do you want to be like them?" He asked pointing at all the people. "The ones with no horns."
"Sometimes..." she said. "I wish people wouldn't stare at me and hate me...But Papa liked me the way I was..." Adam took a bite from his candy as he listened. Papa, huh? He crumpled the candy wrapper and tossed it in the garbage. He then shoved the candy bar in Nana's mouth. The little diclonius stared at the candy in her hand and the candy in her mouth. She looked up at him once more. Taking both pieces of the chocolate bar into her hands.
"It's bitter for me." He said, his cold eyes then looking forward.
"Hey... err Adam."
"What is it?" He asked.
"Can I ask... you a few questions?" Nana asked. "It's been bugging me lately... and well..."
"..." He was about to respond no, but when he looked at her face the answer from his mouth changed. "...Sure."
"Are you from the institute?" She asked eagerly.
"..." Adam looked at her with a grim expression. "Yes."
"Are you looking for Lucy?" She asked.
"Yes." He repeated.
"Are you going to kill her?" She asked once more.
"...No." He replied. "I don't kill people."
"Oh..." Nana said. "Then you won't be able to take on Lucy... she'd probably kill you first." The girl took another bite of the chocolate.
"Probably." He answered bluntly.
"Do you want to die?" She asked.
"...No." He said.
"Why are you answering my questions?" She asked... Adam didn't seem the type who would talk. Yet he answered quite honestly and without much hesitation. He was from the institute... to go after Lucy. She had mixed feelings about the thought of Adam going after Lucy. Afterall... that girl DID rip off her limbs in front of her own Papa... yet... Kouta would hate her and kick her out of the house if something happened to his 'Nyuu'.
"Because..." Adam's eyes dropped slightly. "You look like my sister..." Nana looked up at him confused. She had to bend her neck back to look at his face due to height differences.
"Your sister? Where is she?" She asked, unaware that she was prying.
"I don't know..." He said. "We were seperated 5 years ago at the institute." He looked at Nana... sure enough she looked almost identical.
"Brother!" Eve said with a smile on that clear summer day. They were inside the house she tugged on his shirt eagerly, pointing to a white ball in their backyard. "Let's play outside brother!"
"Hey..." Adam pointed at the street with his left hand. His other hand was holding another candy bar. "Can you take me to the meat market?" He asked Nana. "I'm hungry..."
Setting: Maple inn
Kouta stirred... a small yawn escaped him as he sat up, looking around. On the futon below him was Nyu, she was quiet, her breaths silent yet peaceful. The Afternoon sun still hung high in the sky, and the summer breeze blew through the window. He looked around... he spotted Nana and Mayu's satchel at the other end of the room. Remembering that they must have arrived from school already. He rubbed his eyes... then smiled as he looked down at the diclonius. She may not be awake, but she was safe. You'll wake up. You'll wake up, won't you Nyu? I'll wait for you, I'll be there when you open your eyes.
Ever since she arrived the house has been more happier. Yet more peaceful. Yuka didn't yell as much anymore, she was always busy... Mayu and Nana went to school everyday and Kouta stayed home to watch over Nyu. He knew it was bad to miss out on classes, but this was just more important. He still did the chores everyday, waiting for the diclonius to awaken and bring the house more chaotic joy.
"Nyu..." He touched her face with his hand, and brushed his hand over her hair and the two horns on her head. "Wake up soon..."
He sat up and crawled over to the wooden table in the room. On the table was a note.
"Gone shopping for groceries. Be back soon to prepare dinner."
-Mayu and Nana
A smile appeared on his boyish face. As fortunate as he was to have reliable friends, he just couldn't feel unhappy. If he did, that would only sadden the others. The old grandfather clock in the hall chimed 4:00.
Nyu ran through the darkness... she was cold, naked and alone. Yet something was chasing her... she didn't know what it was, but she was afraid. Terrified even.
"Nyuu!" She yelled in the darkness. No reply... she was only greeted with silence. "Nyuu!"
Suddenly, she tripped on the floor, stumbling forward. Tears welled up in her large eyes as she covered her face.
"KOUTA! KOUTA!" She screamed in the darkness. Her voice was immediately silenced as two vector hands appeared out of the shadows, one covered her mouth, the other bounded her arms and legs to prevent her from running away.
"What are you screaming about?" Lucy asked, standing over her. "Don't act so stupid."
Nyu opened her eyes... looking at Lucy. They had the same face, same horns, same hair. More tears appeared in her eyes as she began to cry. The cold stares reminded her too much of all the mean people in the world. The darkness creeped around her... "Kouta!"
"He's not going to hear you." Lucy snapped. She had the urge to slap her for her stupidity... she wasn't the ONLY one who missed Kouta.
"Who... are you?" Nyu asked... but it wasn't like her voice. It was as if there were two of them.
"I'm you, I'm Lucy." She answered. Her eyes then narrowed as she looked around. The two Vectors thrashing in the darkness. Someone else was here! "Who are you? Show yourself!" She yelled.
"..." No response.
Lucy huddled on the floor, her hands gripping her knees close to her chest. Nyu stared in confusion as tears came out of her eyes. "I don't want to be here anymore either..." She said. "I want to see Kouta too..."
Setting: Isolated cell #32
It was dark, no lights were lit in the room, it was silent. The only sound that was heard was a light breath of the diclonius #32 and the low hum of the machines. The room was hot, steam kept the room well heated to sustain what was left of Eve's life. In the center of the room was Eve, her body hanging from what looked like a a group of metal poles from the ground. Both arms were outstretched... like she was on a cross. Wires attached to her skin. Her eyes were distant, half opened and out of focus. Her hair was like all the other diclonius, a deeper shade of crimson... with two small horns out of her head. They were very slight.
The doors opened and Dr. Asher walked in, his clipboard in hand. Her vectors were small... and quite weak. They were clearly visible through the steam and hung loosely in the air.
"Good morning Eve." Dr Asher said. his face was pale, and his eyes were gaunt. "You were probably expecting me."
"..." It gave no immediate response.
"My apologies... I forgot about your condition." He walked over to where Eve was... her face was covered like all the other Diclonius specimens, he took her hand. Her pusle was very weak... but he knew she could hear him. "I'm sorry about your brother..." He whispered lowly. "I do hope he's successful..."
Adam yanked Asher's ponytail with his left hand... looking at it intrigued. He touched his shoulder length white hair with his right hand. "Do you want me to tie your hair back, Adam?" Asher asked. The boy nodded in response.
"All you have to do... is inject her with the antidote." The doctor's voice was low as he tied the boy's hair, it was no longer as shaggy and messy. However, the color still stood out. Adam's eyes were closed.
"What if she refuses?" The boy asked.
"Then... I suppose we have no choice." The doctor replied hoarsely. He stood up and handed the boy some new clothes... they were sizes too big on him due to his abnormally thin body, but they were suitable. "If it's not injected in her by a week's time... then I'll come down to see you, understood?"
"What do you think, Eve?" The doctor asked as he looked at the small screen at the other end of the room. The disease was stable... but only for so long. "You know what Lucy might do... do you think your brother will be alright?"
"..." There was silence.
"My apologies." He left the room... an expression of concern on his face.
"Brother..." She said in the darkness... "I miss you too..."
Act II: Target... Found? Confusion.
Setting: Road back to Maple Inn
Nana and Adam walked across the road... both carrying very large grocery bags. Nana's back was filled with meatand fish... She also had fruits and a stick of butter in the back somewhere too. As for Adam, he bought his own food... which was mostly all meat. He had some bread, but mostly meat. Just as much as he was obsessed with candies and chocolates, he was also fond of meat. They didn't feed him much at the institute, most of the food had hardly any flavor to begin with. But it wasn't just that he liked sweets and meat, but it was as if his body craved it.
As they walked Adam's eyes widened slightly... they were getting closer to the target. He could feel her, the presence was just so strong. Nana also wanted to keep an eye on him... he might be dangerous. She wondered... if he wasn't going to KILL Lucy, then what was he here for? He took a bite from a candy bar... his eyes spacing out a bit. This mission would be over soon... and he'd be able to see his sister again.
"Mayu!" Nana called as she spotted the little girl in front of Maple inn. She held too very large bags in her own hand. She smiled, and Wanta barked at their arrival. Adam's eyes then focused on the dog...
"Hey Nana, you're here." She smiled, "I managed to buy both of us some snacks. Oh-! Who's your new friend?"
"Uhh..." Nana looked up at Adam. "This is..."
"Adam." He replied with a nod. "Nice to meet you..."
"Nice to meet you too- Ah!" Mayu felt herself fall backwards from the weight of the heavy bags. Nana caught her just in time, her vectors grabbing the bags for both of them. They smiled in relief... Adam stared blankly... a human girl with a diclonius? He ignored the thought and kneeled down at Wanta. Petting the fur, the dog nudged the boy and barked happily. The boy's eyes trailed to the inn... the presence was real strong from within.
His eyes suddenly snapped back to focus from Mayu's voice. "Hey Nana, we have to get ready for dinner. Would your friend like to join us as well? From the looks of it, we bought enough food for another."
"Err... well I dunno. Hey Adam, would you like some dinner?" Nana asked. Unsure whether to invite him in when Lucy was there as well. Adam was silent as he thought...
"Yes..." He responded. His voice somewhat husky. He took another mouthful of the chocolate bar. But then the bag of meat dropped out of his hand with a loud clatter, Wanta barked in response as his eyes widened... "She's... awakened..." The diclonius presence was growing... faster, and stronger... it was far larger than he imagined. His arms shook violently... but he gripped his hands...
"Is he okay? Nana?" Mayu asked, but to her surprise Nana's eyes were wide too. She could feel Lucy's presence.
"Oh Kouta..." Lucy felt tears come out of her eyes as she embraced the human boy. Kouta's body froze completely... he was sitting by the table, facing away from the futon, reading a newspaper article on the desk while sipping some tea. But his entire being became rigid when he felt Lucy's arms around his abdomen, her head rubbing against his back. "I missed you so much... It was so lonely in the dark..." Her warm chest was against his back now.
"Nyu... your awake." He turned around, facing Lucy. Tears came down his face as he saw tears in her eyes as well. "Thank god your awake! I knew you would." He hugged her back his hand holding the back of her head. "I was so worried... Oh god..."
"Kouta..." she felt safe in his arms, warmth, comfort, love, everything she lacked in the darkness... for so long. Time seemed to have stood still and even the grandfather clock in the hall was quiet. But the silence didn't last, suddenly her head began to echo loudly and she groaned. "Urgh..." The pain was strong...she held her head as she moved away from Kouta, groaning loudly. the boy stared in confusion.
"Hey! Nyu, are you okay? Nyu?" He grabbed the diclionius' shoulder. In the background the sliding door swung open and the loud footsteps rushed into the room. Kouta ignored it. "Hey! Are you still sick? Nyu say something!"
Adam ran through the house without thinking twice. The Target was found. Target found. Diclonius Lucy has been located... His footsteps were shaky as he bolted into the inn, Nana chasing after him and Mayu behind her.
"Wait! Adam!" Nana called. But he ignored her. His grey irises were now wide and sharp...
He swung the next door open his body began to ache suddenly as his adrenaline dropped suddenly. His legs wobbled and broke down, he fell on his knees... as his hand gripped his chest.
"NYU!" A familiar happy voice shouted. "KOUTA!" Nyu jumped on Kouta so suddenly. hugging him while she was ontop of him. "KOUTA! KOUTA! I LOVE KOUTA!"
"Nyu?" Kouta stared in shock from the sudden outburst, it then turned into happiness. "Nyu! You're alright!"
"Nyu?" Both Nana and Mayu stared in shock.
Adam's body began to shake, but it suddenly relaxed... His shoes were still on and his knees hit the floor. Lucy's presence not only dwindled... but it disappeared altogether. He looked around the room, nothing. No sign of her presence anywhere. "Target...? Where is the target...?" His eyes widened in desperation and confusion. "Target...? Where...? Sister... I can't feel her anywhere. Where is the target?" Sweat seemed to fall down his face.
Nana took Mayu by the hand and inched away from Adam. The boy's eyes were wide, and now they had a frantic wild sense to it. To have such a sudden outburst of Lucy's energy to disappear all so suddenly. He then looked at Kouta and Nyu who were both laughing and hugging each other... he spotted the two horns on her head.
"Target..." He suddenly leaped out and jumped in between them, shoving Kouta with full body force away from Nyu.
"Adam wait-!" Nana cried out.
"Oh my god!" Mayu covered her mouth in shock.
Adam ignored the shouts behind him as if he was deaf, Kouta stumbled backwards, then jumped back up angrily. Everyone's eyes widened when Adam grabbed Nyu by the hair. Tears suddenly appeared in Nyu's eyes as she was yanked roughly. She cried out in pain and began to scream Kouta's name. But instantly she was silenced in fear once Adam's voice screamed out. "You!" He shouted in desperation. "You're Lucy! You're the Target!"
To be continued...
Ahh I'm sorry XD. I love leaving cliffhangers. Even though I didn't get many reviews, for those who did leave some, Thank you so much! I'm aiming this story to be atleast 5 chapters, maybe more depending on which direction its going. I have two objectives:
1. To make my story to be interesting.
2. NOT make it Mary Sue-ish or anything. I made sure my characters have clear weaknesses, faults and other disabilities. Also, They're will be NO Original character and Cannon character relationships. (He only sees a resemblance with his sister in Nana, that's it. He also has a soft spot for children and animals.)
Adam's weakness: Weak physically, he could barely walk let alone throw a punch at anyone. And if he does, it probably wouldn't be painful. Has no vectors. He has to consume alot of sugar and sweets for energy (this doesn't seem to last long he can also exchange this with carbs). Meat is needed for protein so he could speed up his regeneration abilities. (All Diclonius seem to be able to heal fast for some reasons. Like Nana, when she was tortured, once she was out and in a dress she was all healed and ready to fight Lucy! Miracles!)
Adam's strength: Can regenerate limbs or body parts. (Scenario, let's say his arm gets cut off, he only needs to pick his arm up and place it where it belongs. The regeneration takes a while, (days, weeks, months, depending on his meat consumption)) But its still pretty fast. He also can't feel pain, since his nervous system is kind of messed up.
Eve's weakness: She can't move, can barely speak. Her vectors are small, slow and weak. Also, she's dying.