Recapping the events of the previous chapter, Orb failed to defeat the Great King-Klaxo Beast, Klaxo-Orochi. Thus, the klaxosaur continues its rampage towards Plantation 13.
Nana: What are we going to do?
Hachi: I don't even know.
Ichigo: We'll stop it!
Dr. FranXX: Don't.
Everyone was surprised by the doctor's sudden appearance.
Nana: Professor?
Dr. FranXX: Don't stop it yet. Not now.
Goro: But, professor!
Dr. FranXX then walks to the control panel is turns on the coms.
Dr. FranXX: O'Neil, are you there yet?
O'Neil: Yes, doc.
Dr. FranXX: Good. Assemble the Tranquilizer Rifle.
O'Neil: Understood.
O'Neil is found at the walkway outside the plantation, where he has a good shot on the klaxosaur. He puts down the bag that carries the weapon on the floor and opens it using the zipper, revealing the rifle. After assembling the rifle, the weapon was ready to go.
O'Neil: Weapon assembly complete. Proceeding to tranquilize target.
He places the weapon on the railing and looks through the scope, aiming at the klaxosaur.
Dr. FranXX: Make sure to aim behind one of its legs. That's the only place where its not covered by its armor.
O'Neil: Understood.
The klaxosaur turns to the left, revealing the behind of its right leg. O'Neil then aim towards it. He then taps on the trigger, ready to shoot.
O'Neil: Firing in 3... 2... 1... *pulls the trigger*
As the weapon is fired, a dart-like bullet comes out of the barrel, shooting towards behind the klaxosaur's right leg. On hit, Klaxo-Orochi felt the bullet, which made it enraged for a moment, as the klaxosaur is coming towards the plantation. Its movements becomes slower as each second passes on. Until then, the klaxosaur stops for a moment and then collapses before it fell asleep.
O'Neil: Target tranquilized.
Dr. FranXX: Good. Head back into the base.
O'Neil: Roger.
O'Neil puts the weapon back into the bag after disassembling it and closes the zipper. He then brings the bag on his back and goes to the door, leading inside of the plantation.
???: Hmph, they're smart. But, that tranquilizer won't last long. In one hour and thirty minutes, Klaxo-Orochi will rise up again and destroy all of you.
Dr. FranXX: Computer, begin a biological scan on the klaxosaur.
Scanning...
Goro: Professor, why did want to tranquilize it?
Dr. FranXX: Because we have to come up with something before this thing even destroys us.
Scan complete.
Dr. FranXX: Good. I want you all to standby before that thing wakes up. I have a whole lot of work to do.
He then exits the control room, making everyone confused.
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Ryusuke's Short Dream
Ryusuke dreams about his past lover, Natasha, as it shows her worried face.
Ryusuke: Natasha...
As it comes closer to her eyes, his vision went dark.
End of the Dream
Ryusuke slowly open his eyes, looking towards Zero Two, who is beside him.
Zero Two: Thank goodness!
Ryusuke: Zero Two?
Ryusuke wakes up, finding himself in a hospital bed.
Ryusuke: How... did I get here?
Zero Two: I brought you here 30 minutes ago.
Ryusuke: Oh, I see.
Zero Two: Hey, who's Natasha?
Ryusuke was then surprised of how she knew the name of his past lover.
Ryusuke: How do you know that name?
Zero Two: You were saying it while you're unconscious. She must be important to you, huh?
A silence plays through the room until Ryusuke speaks up.
Ryusuke: Yeah, she was. I couldn't save her. She saved me, and I...
Zero Two: It's okay, you don't have to tell me. Seriously, I'm sorry. It's none of my business.
Ryusuke: No! It's... alright.
Zero Two: Okay...
Then, the squad came into the room.
Ichigo: Ryunai!
Hiro: You're awake!
Ryusuke: Guys?
Kokoro: We're so glad you're okay.
Futoshi: In case if you're hungry, I sneak some food in! Want some?
Ryusuke: N-No, thank you. Futoshi.
Futoshi: Aww...
Then, Ryusuke rethoughts of his memories.
Ryusuke: Wait... did I forget something? Klaxo-Orochi! Wait! What about-
Nana: Don't worry.
Everyone was surprised when Nana and Hachi came in without telling.
Hachi: The klaxosaur has been tranquilized.
Ryusuke: Tranquilized? When?
Nana: Thirty minutes ago. Dr. FranXX informed one of the soldiers to tranquilize the klaxosaur.
Hachi: So we're safe, for now.
Nana: It might last an hour for now. That's why we're having the children ready.
Ryusuke: Huh?
Hachi: Ultraman Orb lost the battle.
Nana: His powers couldn't get a single scratch on the klaxosaur. So, it's best for the children to fight.
Ryusuke: Wait, what?!
Hearing that makes Ryusuke tensed up. Ichigo tries to calm him down.
Ichigo: It's okay, Ryunai. The professor already went into an analysis of the klaxosaur.
Ryusuke: Analysis? I knew it...
Goro: He should be able to find the weakness by then.
Hiro: Ryunai, you can trust us.
Ryusuke takes a moment before accepting them.
Ryusuke: Alright. I trust you guys.
Zorome: Alright!
Nana then see the digital clock as five minutes has passed.
Nana: Alright, everyone. It's time to suit up.
Hachi: Everyone, move out!
Squad 13: Roger!
As the squad leaves the room along with Nana and Hachi, Zero Two looks at Ryusuke.
Ryusuke: You don't have to worry about me.
Zero Two: Just lay down. And stay that way, okay?!
After pulling up the blanket for him, she then leaves the room. Ryusuke then wakes up from the bed, put on his uniform and leaves the room.
Dr. FranXX: Unbelievable!
Dr. Ozora: I didn't know they had cores like this!
Dr. FranXX: It's power levels are very high. Just what I suspected.
Nana and Hachi then comes in the lab.
Nana: So, any news?
Dr. FranXX: Apparently, we're still analyzing it.
Dr. Ozora: But, there's something that surprised us. Take a look.
The monitor then shows Klaxo-Orochi's core which shows high energy levels that are not normally seen.
Nana: Eh?!
Hachi: No way! It's been long we've seen this kind of core, since the Klaxion Attack.
Dr. Ozora: It's possibly another one. I assume what you all and Orb defeated last time was the queen. This is the king.
Dr. FranXX: So it's definitely her father now...
They then heard Dr. FranXX mumbling, which they were confused about it.
Dr. Ozora: Pardon?
Dr. FranXX: Oh, nothing. Well, we only got fifteen minutes left before the klaxosaur wakes up. Prepare the children.
Nana: They're on their way.
Dr. FranXX: Good. They won't get into battle unless the analysis is finished. Understand?
Hachi: Understood.
Ryusuke runs through the hallway when suddenly, he hears a familiar voice.
???: Thinking about a rematch, huh?
Ryusuke then turns around.
Ryusuke: What is the meaning of this?
???: The meaning of this? Well, y'know. It's quite simple.
Ryusuke: What?
???: You know, Ryusuke. I think that you should admit defeat right now.
Ryusuke: What?
???: Why? Would it kill you to admit defeat and applaud our victory?
Ryusuke rethinks of his thoughts. This isn't about fame, it's about saving lives. That's all what he's been fighting for. It is like he is facing an enemy who is only fighting him just to get fame. An enemy that only looks for trouble.
Ryusuke: You've gotta be joking!
???: Hmph, I guess that's the howl of a whipped dog.
The humanoid klaxosaur walked away. Having Ryusuke coming after him, he disappears in thin air. Ryusuke was confused on why the humanoid klaxosaur is targeting on him.
29 minutes has passed, and Ryusuke goes to where he was defeated moments ago. He looked around for a second, and focus on the klaxosaur miles away from him.
Ryusuke: This time, I'll defeat you for sure.
He tries to take out his Orb Ring, but someone interrupts him.
???: Don't.
Ryusuke: Eh? Princess Tamayura?
Tamayura: Not yet. You current powers won't do a thing against.
Ryusuke: Not unless I try again.
She then grabs his left arm.
Tamayura: Please, don't do it. Not yet. If you do it now, it'll end up like just now.
Ryusuke: Then, what should I do?
She then pulls out the Zoffy Fusion Card and gives it to him.
Ryusuke: Zoffy-san? So he's the one who protected us.
Tamayura: There's another.
She then pulls out the Ultraman Belial Fusion Card that was used by the humanoid klaxosaur to destroy the seal.
Ryusuke: This is... Belial.
Tamayura: Where there's light, there will always be darkness. But that power is too great. Excessive power can bring about calamity.
Ryusuke nods. He then pulls out the Orb Ring.
Ryusuke: *pulls out Zoffy's Fusion Card* Zoffy-san!
Orb Ring: *scans card* Zoffy!
Zoffy: HUEA!
Ryusuke: *pulls out Belial's Fusion Card* Belial-san!
Ryusuke tries to put the card into the Orb Ring, but the device denies it. Thus, creating a shockwave that causes Ryusuke to be sent flying backwards.
Ryusuke: Belial-san... Please, help me!
Ryusuke tries to put it again, but the results were the same.
Tamayura: This power is our final hope.
Ryusuke: I-I'm begging you, Belial-san!
Then, they were interrupt by the sound of the klaxosaur waking up from the dose.
Nana: It's has woken up!
The klaxosaur then faces where Ryusuke and Tamayura are currently holding in.
Tamayura: Ten! Gen! Sowa! Ya! Furube yura-yura!
An energy barrier is then created to protect Ryusuke and her from the klaxosaur.
Tamayura: Ten! Gen! Sowa! Ya! Furube yura-yura!
Ryusuke: Princess Tamayura!
Tamayura: Ryusuke! Hurry and use the card! You must master its power!
Ryusuke hesitated and decided to put the card in again. But, the Orb Ring still denies it and blasted him off. The klaxosaur then used its Klaxo Thunderclap to break the barrier.
Tamayura: Ten! Gen! Sowa! Ya! Furube yura-yura!
The klaxosaur puts more power to its beam, creating a more powerful variation of the Klaxo Thunderclap.
???: Hmph. You're done for, princess.
As the barrier cracks, Tamayura looks back and says something to Ryusuke. The barrier breaks and the beam hits her and blasted Ryusuke away. He gets up and looks at the area where she was blasted. But, there were no sign of her. As there are only flames on the ground.
Ryusuke: Tamayura...
Ryusuke turn his head down, cracking his knuckles. He then let out a vicious roar that had his anger on the klaxosaur in it. He then puts the card into the Orb Ring, which the device finally accepts it.
Orb Ring: *scans card* Ultraman Belial!
The manifestation of Belial then breaks out from the prison light by tearing it apart.
Ryusuke: *presses button*
Orb Ring: Fusion Up!
Light begins to emit from the two Ultra's and merges with Orb.
Orb Ring: Ultraman Orb Thunder Breastar!
Then, the rising scene is performed.
Orb appears from the sky and lands on the ground, causing a shockwave. The giant slowly open up his hands, making a cracking noise. Red energy is seen flowing through the color timer and his red eyes that looked like a FranXX that went into Stampede Mode. The red markings on his body then glows brightly. The klaxosaur let out a roar towards him, but the giant lets out a more terrifying roar towards the klaxosaur, causing the klaxosaur to deter.
Nana: Is that...
Hachi: Orb's new form? It looks like a FranXX in Stampede Mode.
Dr. FranXX: So this is like Orb's berserker form.
Ichigo: It's terrifying...
Dr. Ozora: Ryusuke...
Orb then charges at the beast and punches its hide, causing the klaxosaur to be sent flying backwards while damaging it in the process.
???: He... actually used a dark-natured card.
Orb grabs the head, pushes it off and kicks it two times. He then punches it off. The klaxosaur tries to fight back by using its arms, only to get block off by the giant as the ultra punches it again and kicks it off. The giant then pulls the ground off, creating a giant rock. He then throws it to the klaxosaur, causing the rock to be destroyed while damaging the beast in the process.
Nana: He seems awfully vicious.
Zorome: Kind of scary...
The klaxosaur tries using its tail to attack the ultra, only to get grabbed by and swings it around, throwing it off the distance. Orb runs after and grabs the tail again. He then use the Zedcium Light Ring by forming a red buzzsaw-like disc from his right hand and slices the tail off. He then use the tail to attack the klaxosaur by whipping it toto its head. The klaxosaur tries using its Klaxo Thunderclap against the giant. The giant throws the tail away and deflects the beam due to his durability. Orb breaks it off, grabs the neck and uses his enhanced strength to lift the klaxosaur up effortlessly. He then throws the beast off the distances.
???: Why, Ryusuke?! What is it with you?! Can't you let us win just once, you bastard!
Orb then charges up the Zedcium Ray by putting his hands together, creating a circle in blue and red electricity in front of him and fires the beam in a plus shape like how he does with the Sperion Ray. The beam hits Klaxo-Orochi, pushing it away for a moment before exploding, killing it in the process. The humanoid klaxosaur then freaks out in rage. The ultra then flies off to the sky.
Goro: That was... insane...
Ikuno: I guess Orb's gone mad about his defeat, isn't it?
Zero Two: No, I don't think so. I think it's more than that.
Hiro: More than that?
Zero Two: Yes. I don't know what is it exactly, but... there has to be something.
Nana: Well, at least the klaxosaur has been defeated. That's all. Now, everyone! You can go back changing into your parasite uniforms again!
Squad 13: Okay!
Ryusuke walks through the debris of the battlefield, heading towards the plantation. While walking, he encountered the humanoid klaxosaur again, sitting on a debris.
Ryusuke: Are you here to laugh at me?
...
???: You were really cool, you know. Seeing you destroy everything like that... It was downright enchanting. *stands up* I'm going to admit I've lost gracefully. It was fun, wasn't it? Obtaining incredible power, and using it to wreck everything.
Ryusuke: I never li-
???: Quit acting like a good guy! You and I are not so different after all. Enjoy it! *laughs hysterically*
The humanoid klaxosaur then walks away, disappearing.
Zero Two walks through the hallway heading to the medical centre.
Zero Two: I wonder if Ryunai's fine now.
Ryusuke then appears in the hallway at the opposite of Zero Two.
Zero Two: Eh? Ryunai? You're not in bed anymore?
Ryusuke: Yeah. They said I'm fine now. So, I can leave.
Zero Two: I see. That's good! Oh yeah! About Ultraman Orb...
Ryusuke: I know. I've heard.
Zero Two: Oh, I see. Well, let's head back, shall we?
Ryusuke: Sure.
The two then walks away.
Author's Note
Yes! We'll finally get to the part of episode 12 of Darling in the FranXX. I hope you guys like my fanfic!