A Maho-class Klaxosaur appears in the City of the Adults. Orb lands in the battlefield.
Orb: My name is Orb! I light up the darkness and strike at evil!
Orb then battles the klaxosaur with a charging fist to the body. He then use Tiga Power Type's strength to put off two strong kicks to the beast. As the beast tries to attack him back, Orb dodged it by using Tiga Sky Type's speed to take a quick step back. When holding it off, the klaxosaur pulls its tail out and stings it at Orb's chest. Orb felt the pain of his chest like he has been stabbed to it. Strelizia saved Orb by cutting off its tail and hurls her lance to its mouth and then activates the boosters to finish off the klaxosaur.
Hiro: Are you alright, Orb?
Orb: Y-Yeah, I'm fine. Thank you.
The color timer begins to flash red.
Zero Two: Your color timer...
Orb: Don't worry. As soon as I leave here, I'll be fine. What did it did to me?
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Ryunai wakes up with a sudden pain in his chest. He then put his hand at his chest.
Ryunai: Argh!
Ryunai went to the bathroom and wash his face before looking at his reflection. He reach his hand to where the pain came from and notice something's there, so he takes off his shirt to take a look. Ryunai takes a moment because there is a blue growth on his chest above his heart.
Ryunai: What the heck? Where did this come from? Wait, that klaxosaur. Its tail... it can't be. I can't tell anyone about this. If anyone sees this, they might think I'm Orb. Looks like I'll just have to fight through the pain.
Ryunai puts his shirt back on before exiting the bathroom and back to bed.
The next morning...
Ryunai wakes up from the sound of his alarm clock. He then turns it off and went to the bathroom.
Meanwhile...
Hiro: Hey, Ryunai. Where are we going to?
Ryunai: Well, we're going to the docking bay to see the other squad members.
Goro: What's that for?
Ryunai: I've been thinking of a meeting with someone.
Ikuno: You mean the ones with the special type FranXX?
Ryunai: Actually, we are the ones with the special type FranXX.
Squad 13: What?!
Zorome: This whole time?!
Futoshi: We?!
Ryunai: Yeah, the grey ones that you see are the standard issue models. Although, their teamwork is very efficient and better... than ours.
Zero Two: There is actually one more type of FranXX that is special but not like ours.
Ryunai: Yeah, the Nines FranXX.
Ichigo: The Nines? What are they?
Ryunai: It's the squad I used to join before. Same goes to Zero Two.
Miku: You and Zero Two were a part of the Nines before?!
Ryunai: Yes, can't you tell our clothes are similar? Despite for my code number of course.
Kokoro: What's the difference between our FranXX and the Nines FranXX?
Ryunai: The only difference is that the Nines FranXX can work with Stamen or Pistil. While ours must have a Stamen and a Pistil to work. Anyway, here he comes.
Ryunai approaches Squad 26's Captain.
???: Ryunai?
Ryunai: Hey, Hayato. How are you doing?
Hayato: I'm doing just fine. What about you?
Ryunai: I'm fine too. Even thought I'm feeling a bit sick, I still have to hide it.
Hayato: It's been a long time since we met, right?
Ryunai: Yeah, things changed a bit.
Hayato: Yeah, I don't think Papa ever changed, right?
Ryunai: Well, it's Papa alright. What do you even thought.
Hiro: Uhh, Ryunai?
Ryunai: Oh, right. You guys go ahead. I'll be taking care of things. I be back once I'm done.
Hiro: Okay.
Ryunai then leaves.
Hayato: Let me introduce you guys to my squad members.
Later...
Nana: What are these abnormal yellow blood cell counts? I'm amazed he's even alive.
Hachi: It's Orb alright. He's an Ultraman.
Nana: But, he won't be able to last longer with this condition.
Hachi: But, we need him in our next mission which is 2 days away.
Nana: I wonder what will happen to Orb if he fights again.
The next day
Ryunai felt very sick since yesterday. He went to the bathroom to wash his face. He then look at his reflection.
Ryunai: I don't know if I could even fight. But, I have to. It's my mission to destroy the mysterious invaders. But, I don't know if I could last.
Ryunai went out the bathroom when he suddenly collapsed.
Meanwhile.
Ichigo: Hey, Hiro.
Hiro: Yeah?
Ichigo: Don't you think your brother is a little bit weird lately?
Hiro: What do you mean?
Ichigo: I mean, he looked like he's weak. Shouldn't you check up on him?
Hiro: He said that I don't need to.
Ichigo: But, it still worries me.
Hiro: Your right. I should check up on him.
Ichigo: Go, see if he's alright.
Hiro: Okay.
Hiro went to Ryunai's room. As soon as he opens the door, he's on his table doing work.
Hiro: Ryunai?
Ryunai: Oh, Hiro. What brings you here?
Hiro: I've been thinking if you're alright.
Ryunai: Of course I'm alright. I'm fine.
Hiro: You sure?
Ryunai: Yes.
Hiro: Okay, then. Sorry to interrupt.
Ryunai: It's okay. You can leave now.
Hiro then leaves.
Ryunai: That was close. I almost got find out. This is definitely not easy.
Later...
Ichigo: So, how's Ryunai?
Hiro: He's alright. He's doing his work.
Ichigo: Okay.
Hiro: I wonder how's tomorrow's mission be like.
Ichigo: Who knows? Right now, we can just wait.
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Author's Note
Sure this is a short chapter but that's because there's no fight scene and it's only in the beginning of the chapter. I hope you guys enjoy my fanfiction well.