Nana: This is bad. The depths of their consciousness will connect through Strelizia and merge!
After their visions blacked out, they then find themselves in the boarding house sitting in the hallway, where the restricted room was.
Hiro: What?
Zero Two: Where are we?
"That room was the entirety of my memories. Memories that once shone above me. Memories that once made me who I am, who I really was."
Then all of a sudden, a light appears and shines bright. Through the brightness, they faintly see two figures, slowly leaning in a kiss.
"To this day, I haven't forgotten, and the promise we made."
XXXXXXX
Note: The narrator is (obviously) Ryusuke.
The Plantation
I used to question about my existence. Why am I here? What is my purpose to fight? Those questions swirls around my head. Back then, I used to be Papa's Greatest Klaxosaur Killer. I used to be very violent towards others. I used to be cold towards my partners.
But then, this one person changed me. She was the one who changed me to a person who I am now. The one I ever been cared for. My lover... Natasha...
She is undoubtedly the most beautiful, teaseful and kindest person I ever met in my life.
As Ryusuke is sitting at the stairs, Natasha approaches him from above.
Natasha: Hello.
Ryusuke: What?
He then looks back at her.
Ryusuke: Who are you?
Natasha: I'm Natasha.
Ryusuke: Oh, well... what do you want?
Natasha: Oh, nothing. May I come in?
Ryusuke: Sorry. No room for you.
He then looks at her eyes which seemingly trying to convince him. Ryusuke tries to ignore them but somehow made him irresistible to them.
Ryusuke: Alright, fine.
He then moves away, giving her a spot to sit on.
Ryusuke: What do you want from me?
Natasha: I just want your company.
Ryusuke: Not available.
Natasha: But you're here, aren't you? So it means you're are available.
Ryusuke: I... *irritates* Nevermind.
Natasha: What's your name?
Ryusuke: Ryus-I mean Ryunai.
Natasha: Ryunai? Isn't that your nickname?
Ryusuke: Wait, how did you-
Natasha: Ah, so I was right.
Ryusuke: I- Uh- Ain't telling you.
Natasha: Come on. Tell me. I won't tell anyone, I promise.
Ryusuke: No.
Natasha: Please... Very please...
Ryusuke looks at her as she uses her puppy eyes.
Ryusuke: I... fine. But don't tell anyone.
Natasha: Okay!
Ryusuke: My real name is Ryusuke. That's all I can say.
Natasha: Ryusuke... not much has changed to your nickname.
Ryusuke: Who cares? At least the last spelling isn't obvious enough for people to know.
Natasha: But, I would.
Ryusuke: I- *irritates* That's because I told you!
Natasha: Which is why I said I would.
Ryusuke: I... just don't tell anyone, okay?
Natasha: Okay.
Then, Ryusuke brings out something in his jacket.
Natasha: What's that?
Ryusuke: My Orbnica.
Natasha: Orbnica? Looks like a harmonica.
Ryusuke: It is. I named it.
Natasha: Oh! So you play music?
Ryusuke: Why?
Natasha: Because, maybe I can sing it for you.
Ryusuke: Well, not gonna do it here. Gonna go outside instead.
Natasha: Can I come?
Ryusuke: Seriously? What is up with her? *sigh* Fine.
Shortly after, they both went to the forest. Ryusuke sits down on the grass and plays the harmonica. The theme has a very elegant tone to it as if it was his inner feelings.
Natasha: The song's wonderful.
Natasha takes no hesitations and began to sing. Her singing voice caught Ryusuke's attention as her singing has a beautiful melody to it which matches the theme Ryusuke is playing. After awhile, they stopped.
Natasha: So, how's my singing voice?
Ryusuke: I... don't know what to say. It's...
Natasha: Beautiful?
Ryusuke: *blushes* I... uh...
Natasha: *chuckles* You're funny.
Ryusuke: S-Shut up...
Natasha: Wanna do that again?
Ryusuke: S-Sure.
Then they continued on to the theme song.
That's how we first met. Her angelic voice what stunned me at first. I've never heard anyone does that before besides my mother. Then, when time passes on, we eventually what you call it as boyfriend and girlfriend.
Other people didn't know we have a relationship since anyone who have this kind of relationship would get their memories erased. I didn't want that to happen to us.
Later, I found out that I'm slowly losing my ability as a parasite.
Valaxius can be seen operating normally in a few minutes before getting a sudden shut down.
Ryusuke: What? What's wrong with the system?
Later
Ryusuke: Hey, Doc. Why does this keep happening?
Dr. Ozora: Well, there's nothing wrong with you. But...
Ryusuke: What? What is it?
Dr. Ozora: You'll need a suitable partner for now on if you want to pilot Valaxius.
Ryusuke: *shocked* What?
At that moment, I knew that my parasite ability has now came to the limit. I was later tested on to many other pistils. But, they all ended up as the same. It was... until...
Scientist 1: Next, Code 179.
As the pistil came in to the test chamber, Ryusuke looks at and immediately recognizes her.
Ryusuke: Na... Natasha?
Natasha: H-Hey, Ryusuke.
Ryusuke: Why are you here?
Natasha: Because I'm one of the volunteers.
Ryusuke: Don't you have a FranXX already?
Natasha: Not really.
It came to a realization to him that Natasha is the only parasite in a squad to not have a FranXX. Later, inside the cockpit, Natasha climbs onto the platform and got down into a pistil's position while Ryusuke sat down on the stamen's chair and as he does so, the controls around Natasha sprung up moments before Ryusuke held them.
Commencing stage 1 linking
As the screen on the back of Natasha's helmet lit up, their para-capacity already scores at 100 for both of them. Natasha twitches as she is connected to Ryusuke. The feeling of it is rather more like a warm welcome as memories of her and Ryusuke was running through her head. Ryusuke also felt what she feels as it was like she was rather different than any other pistils he tried with.
Scientist 2: Positive pulse, negative pulse and P factor are stable and rising. Higher than usual to be exact.
Scientist 1: Okay Code 024, why don't you make a few moves just in case it doesn't happened again.
Ryusuke: Sure thing.
Valaxius does a slash combo against a giant dummy as she delivers several energy slashes with the Valaxy Pike, making a cross-shaped mark before stabbing the pike into its centre, blasting through and past the opponent, destroying the giant dummy instantly.
Scientist 2: Incredible!
Scientist 1: Looks like it worked perfectly. *turns on mic* Alright Code 024 and Code 159, you two did a great job. End of the test.
Caretaker: Should we put him into the squad?
Scientist 1: Let's see if he accepts it.
After they leave the cockpit, Scientist 1 and the caretaker approaches them.
Scientist 1: The test was excellent. Good work.
Ryusuke: Well, looks like I found a suitable partner now.
Scientist 1: Code 024, I want to ask you something.
Ryusuke: What is it?
Scientist 1: Would you like to switch squads?
Ryusuke: What?
At this point, Ryusuke was surprised. He thought he'd never been able to hear these words for a long time.
Scientist: If you want to, then you'll be transferred to Squad 13 or if you don't want to, Code 159 will be transferred to the Nines.
Ryusuke began to feel the hope inside of him rising as he is able to leave that good-for-nothing squad.
Ryusuke: Yes. I would like to switch squads, please.
Scientist 1: Very well. Then you will be transferred to Plantation 13.
Note: The Nines used to live at a different location and were partially staying Plantation 13 at the time which explains how Ryusuke meets Natasha.
Ryusuke: Really?
Scientist 1: Yes. She will be guiding you once you get there.
After that, the two of them left. Natasha then hops in the air happily and hugs Ryusuke.
Natasha: Ryunai, we did it! You get to live with us!
Ryusuke: Yeah, and I get to be with you, too.
Then, they both share another hug before leaving the catwalk.
In the aircraft, both Ryusuke and Natasha had a conversation.
Ryusuke: So... what is it like in the Mistilteinn?
Natasha: Well, the place is... pretty much lively. There are a lot of trees and flowers, lakes, with some birds and cats. Sometimes the place can get rainy and snowy during winter times. I guess you could call it "home".
Ryusuke: I see. That's weird. They said it's a quarantine zone. It's not as lively as I thought it could be.
Later
Ryusuke wakes up from his peaceful nap, before seeing Natasha sleeping beside him, cutely.
Arriving to Plantation 13 in 5 minutes
After hearing the automated voice said so, Ryusuke reached his finger out to poke her cheek. Natasha then have her eyes fluttered open, looking at him.
Ryusuke: It's time to wake. We're almost there.
Natasha nodded in response. She then yawned as she stretched her arms out. Ryusuke looked out the window, seeing the plantation below them. As they started to descend for landing, the aircraft hovered close to the ground as a massive metal door slid open, then lands inside a parking dock. After that, the three of them (the caretaker was in it) got out of their seats and exited the aircraft. Later in the elevator, both Ryusuke and Natasha whispered to each other.
Ryusuke: So how's the other parasites there?
Natasha: Don't worry. They're all nice. Let me handle it for you later on.
Ryusuke: Okay
The Mistiltein
Maya lies on her bed, thinking about Natasha's whereabouts, since she was reported to the Swiftlets. She was both afraid and confused. This is due to Natasha's lack of partner, as she is afraid of her going back to the Garden. She didn't want that. Suddenly her page beeped. She grabbed it from her pocket and reads the message:
"Every parasites gather to the living room."
She rises from her bed and walks out from the girl's bedroom to the living room. She sees that Haruno is the only there.
Maya: Where's everyone else?
Haruno: They're coming. You got the message from the commander too?
Maya: Yeah, everyone did. I guess.
Haruno: What do you think is this gonna be?
Maya: I don't know. I'm only thinking about Natasha. I'm still worried.
Haruno: Don't worry. She'll be fine. Maybe she finally found a partner this time.
Maya: I don't know. I just don't want her to return to the-
Haruno: Just trust me, Okay? I'm sure she won't be going back to the Garden.
Maya: O-Okay.
Then, the rest of the squad came in to the living room.
Kazuto: Man, what is this about again?
Yuto: Maybe Natasha finally found a partner now?
Kazuto: I highly doubt that. She always come back empty handed.
Sara: Who knows? Maybe she's going back to the Garden.
Hinata: I hope not. It'll be bad for her if she does.
Mizuki: *sighs* She has always been like that.
Kazama: *sees Haruno and Maya* So, you guys were here first, huh?
Haruno: Yeah.
Kazama: What is this all about?
Haruno: Me and Maya are also questioning it.
The door then opened, the caretaker walked in to the living room without the two of them. She then clapped her hands to get everyone's attention.
Caretaker: So we gathered all of you here to introduce a new squad member.
Natasha firstly enter,
Maya: Natasha!
then Ryusuke walks in next.
Haruno: Who's that?
Kazuto: W-Wait! Isn't that Papa's Greatest Klaxosaur Killer?!
Mizuki: That's him?!
The caretaker then gestured to him.
Caretaker: This is Code 024. He will be living with you all from now on, so show him around and get him acquainted here.
She then left the room. Maya nudges Haruno and the two approaches the male.
Maya: *clears throat* Welcome to Squad 13. I'm Code 034. You can call me Maya.
Haruno: I'm Code 758. You can call me Haruno.
Maya: If you want to know why we have names, Natasha is the one who named us, back from the time in the Garden.
Ryusuke: Really?
Haruno: Yeah.
Natasha: I did that because of how gloomy everyone was back there.
Ryusuke: I see.
Haruno then gestured the rest of the squad. Firstly, Kazuto,
Haruno: This is Code 066, his name is-
Kazuto: Kazuto, it's Kazuto.
then Mizuki,
Haruno: This is Code 194.
Mizuki: The name's Mizuki.
then Kazama,
Haruno: This is Code 056. His name is Kazama.
then Hinata,
Haruno: This is Code 038. Her name is Hinata.
Hinata: Nice to meet you.
then Yuto,
Haruno: This is Code 056. His name is Yuto.
Yuto: Hello.
and finally, Sara.
Haruno: And lastly, this is Code 059. Her name is Sara.
Sara: Greetings.
Maya: Do you have a name?
Ryusuke: Oh yes. I do. My name's Ryunai.
Kazuto (whisper): I didn't know he has a name.
Yuto (whisper): Me too.
Haruno: Okay, Ryunai. With that out of the way, let me tour you around our side of the house.
Ryusuke turned to Natasha.
Ryusuke: Well, I guess I see you later.
Natasha: Alright. See you around!
Ryusuke then leaves with Haruno.
Kazuto: Oh yeah, when you two are done, me and Yuto will be waiting outside to show you around the Mistiltein!
Meanwhile
Haruno: I'll be showing you to your room at first, then we'll head outside and those two could tour you outside.
Ryusuke nods to him.
There, they approached four rooms that are located in the hallways adjacent to the study room and the main bathroom. Of course, both of them goes to the boys' wing.
Haruno: There are four bedrooms, with this side being us boys' bedrooms, and the other side being the girls' bedrooms.
They first stop at the first door.
Haruno: This first room belongs to Kazuto and Yuto.
Then, they stop at the next door.
Haruno: This is the second room where Kazama, me and you will sleep in. You can have that one bed sitting there and unpack after dinner.
Ryusuke steps into his new room. He felt a bit of surprise that the room feels more lively then the one he used to live at the Swiftlets, as the rooms back there feels more like a prison to him. He placed down his suitcase next to the closet and leaves the room. Haruno continued touring him.
Haruno: And that door there is the main bathroom.
They then went upstairs, coming across the unused bedrooms.
Haruno: These bedrooms are for just in case of new members. Though, we highly doubt that.
They past a lounge room that is identical to the main living room downstairs, an adjacent sunroom and two small bathrooms which is used primarily for brushing teeth as there are only sinks in there.
Haruno: The third level is basically the attic. So, not much is there.
Then, they went back downstairs to the main entrance. The main entrance had two doors on the left and two more on the right. There was also a grandfather clock at the bottom of the stairs. Haruno led him down the first door on their right. Behind the door, there were small lockers, small cabbies and a hamper at the corner.
Haruno: There are lockers to place our clothes in and a hamper in the corner there to place our dirty ones.
There are sliding doors at the opposite of the lockers. Haruno slid the door open, revealing a huge bath at the end with buckets on the side with shower heads above them and some stools with pipes on the wall.
Haruno: This is the main bath. This is where we take showers. Though, we take turns of whos' side will be using it.
Ryusuke: Whoa. It's... huge.
Haruno: Surprises you, right? It should be noted that we have a schedule, the girls are gonna have their bath first then it's our turn. You can always check on your page for the schedule if you forgot.
They exit the bath and enter the mess hall. The area has 2 tables with 6 chairs and a fireplace in the middle.
Haruno: This is the mess hall, where we are gonna have our meals which are prepared by the caretakers. We sit at one table while the girls sit at the other one. Basically, we can choose which side we want to.
They walked out of the mess hall and into the door that is across the main bath door. They then entered the library, it was huge, almost as big as the main entrance itself. Most of the books were informative and some were children's books. There were no fiction, history and picture books however, like the one he has that was given by his mother which in his suitcase.
Haruno: This is the library. It's where if you want to read books. Are you a reader?
Ryusuke: Well, I would say like... 70% maybe...
Haruno: *chuckles* I would recommend you to read with Kazama. He's always a reader.
Ryusuke: I see.
Later, the two re-entered the main entrance.
Haruno: You could go around outside if you want to. I have high doubts that those two would tour you there. Don't take it too long, though. Dinner will be ready in an hour.
Ryusuke: Alright. Thanks for the tour.
Haruno: No problem.
Ryusuke walks out from the main entrance door and goes around the outside. He looks up and sees the glass ceiling of the Mistiltein. From what he heard of the glass ceiling does is controlling the weather through a sprinkler system located in the floral glass ceiling. Walking around the woods, he sees a few animals such as birds and cats, something he had never seen in awhile when he was very young. Going around the lake, he saw fishes swimming in the water. Ryusuke just had the tendency to swim in because he had swimming lessons before. Around the corner, he sees the Administration Building. He heard that this is where the defense commander and the parasite caretaker monitor the parasites. And with that knowledge, he realized that the house is filled with security cameras, something he needs to avoid when hanging out with Natasha. Though fortunately, the outside doesn't. Meanwhile, he approached the Greenhouse. The greenhouse seem to be located in the proximity of the boarding house. Inside, he sees Hinata watering the plants. Ryusuke acknowledged by his parents that the planet Earth used to have an environment like this, but soon after the klaxosaurs attacked, the planet began to deserted. Walking to the backyard of the boarding house, he was approached by someone from behind.
???: Hey!
Ryusuke: Whoa!
He turns around and sees Natasha.
Natasha: Has the tour finished?
Ryusuke: Yeah, pretty much. I have to say, it quite... lively as you said.
Natasha: I know right?
Ryusuke: Yeah.
Then, someone shouted "Heads up!". Ryusuke turns around and looks up, seeing a ball heading towards him. With all his reflexes, Ryusuke catches the ball and throws it back towards where it came from, in which Kazuto caught it.
Kazuto: Whoa! That was cool!
Haruno: Nice act there, Kazuto. You almost hit him.
Yuto: To be honest, that was a nice reflexes there, Ryusuke!
Ryusuke: Oh, it was nothing.
Kazuto: Say, could you teach me how to do that?
Ryusuke: Uh, I... don't think I can...
Haruno: *chuckles* Kazuto, he is a Nines member. Of course he can't teach you that. It's complicated.
Kazuto: Aw man! I wish I can be a Nines member.
Ryusuke: You... don't want to be part of that.
Every of them looked at him, confused.
Kazuto: Why not?
Ryusuke: It's just... something...
Kazuto: What something?
Ryusuke: I...
Haruno: I guess what you're trying to say is that, the place there isn't exactly good, isn't it?
Ryusuke: Yeah, something like that.
Haruno: I assume it's really taking a toll on you, right?
Ryusuke: Yeah, that's why I left.
Every of them was equally confused on how vulnerable he is. Despite the fact that he's a klaxosaur killer, they still see the human in him.
Haruno: *puts hand on his shoulders* It's alright, man. I understand.
Ryusuke: Thanks.
15 minutes later
It was dinner time. All of them entered the mess hall and were greeted by the amount food on both tables. Ryusuke and Yuto were both excited. The boys and girls then split to their respective tables. They sit down, out of habit, Ryusuke clasped his hands together and closed his eyes. The others does the same thing. When finished, everyone grabs their utensils. They began eating, the food was pretty much able to impress Ryusuke, as he began to eat more and more of it. Out of the blue, Maya starts talking to Ryusuke.
Maya: So, how was it at the Swiftlets?
Ryusuke: Pardon?
Maya: The Swiftlets. You guys also had this?
Ryusuke: Well, yeah. Pretty much. *bites food*
Maya: How was it there? *bites food*
Ryusuke: *swallows food* Well... the place is... not that kind...
Maya: *swallows food* What?
Everyone looked at him while still eating their food.
Ryusuke: You see... *takes another bite and swallows it* The Swiftlets is where many special test subjects were being experimented on. Sometimes at that place, all hell breaks loose there. Many were being tortured and suffered from the experiments. I was almost traumatized when I was first transported their. Seeing their eyes begging to get help. I was scared.
Kazuto: H-Hey, that means you got it too?
Ryusuke: No. Fortunately, I was part of a different subject. I was given a special dose of yellow blood cells and that all. But, remembering all that torture they went through, haunts me till this day.
Almost everyone had shivers on their spines. Thinking all the things Ryusuke said to them.
Kazuto: Okay, I... changed my mind. I don't wanna be part of it anymore. *eats food nervously*
Hinata: Oh my... I feel bad for you.
Mizuki: I hope you didn't get too traumatized back there.
Ryusuke: It's alright. I'm used to it. *bites food*
Haruno: I have to say... it's kinda messed up back there.
Sara: I guess it's obvious why it's kept as a secret.
Yuto: Because of the experiments?
Sara: From what we've heard? Correct.
Kazama: Then it's likely why the Nines are such an advanced team.
Maya: What are the experiments basically?
Ryusuke: Only one thing I could say, genetic enhancements.
Mizuki: Genetic... enhancements?
Ryusuke: Yes. To make parasites stronger.
Haruno: But how?
Ryusuke: I don't really know how but, that's all I know about it.
Then, throughout the rest of the dinner, everyone is quiet. After they finished their foods, they left the mess hall, silently. Later, it was finally bath time. The girls took their turn first before finishing and let the boys take over. Ryusuke and the other boys walked down the stairs and entered main bath. Once entered, they all undressed themselves, placing their clothes in the locker and shoes in the cubbies. Ryusuke firstly goes to the shower heads to clean himself before moving towards the bath. The water was quite warm and soothing for him, giving him a relaxing feeling. The other boys also joined him.
Ryusuke: Ah~ Such a great feeling.
Haruno: You like it?
Ryusuke: Yeah. This is my favorite kind of luxury.
Kazama: I see. So we do have something in common.
Ryusuke: Well, it's not like I have no interest in anything.
Everyone laughs. After they all finished, they all dressed up in their pajamas and left the changing room before going upstairs, heading to their rooms. Kazama, Haruno and Ryusuke enters their room with Kazama and Haruno sitting on their beds, chatting quietly. Ryusuke started unpacking his things, as he reached for his suitcase that is next to the closet. He placed his Nines uniform, pajamas, overcoat and white military cap into the closet. He then climbs onto his bed and pulls up the blanket. Kazama goes to the bottom bunk while Haruno climbs up to the top bunk and they got under the covers. 30 minutes has passed, but Ryusuke is still awake thinking about his past.
Haruno: Hey, Ryunai.
Ryusuke: Huh? Haruno? You're still awake?
Haruno: Sorry. But, I wanted to ask you something.
Ryusuke: What is it?
Haruno: Where were you raised?
Ryusuke: The Garden. It's obvious.
Haruno: That's weird. I don't recall seeing you back then.
Ryusuke: That's because I was in a different section.
Haruno: Oh... yeah... my bad...
Ryusuke: Don't sweat it. The Garden is pretty much a complicated place.
--
Haruno: Ryunai.
Ryusuke: Yes?
Haruno: How were you before Natasha came to you?
Ryusuke: Well... I... wasn't exactly the brightest person back then. I used to have a quite destructive behavior. Though I manage to control myself of that when I'm forced to. I'm usually cold towards others. But then, when she came into my life, I felt this sudden warm feeling in my heart.
Haruno: What did she do?
Ryusuke: She... sings along my music.
Haruno: She sung? That explains a lot.
Ryusuke: Huh?
Haruno: Natasha had always been singing in her life. In times whenever we're stressed out, she would often sing around us. Like you said, we also felt it. It was mostly the time when we were 13. It was soothing for us.
Ryusuke: I guess her singing works like a charm.
They both laugh quietly.
Haruno: Well, gotta go to sleep. Tomorrow is gonna be a great day.
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Ryusuke: Yeah. I guess so.
And with that faithful day, our bonds became stronger than ever. I've realized that my relationship with them is more than just friends, it's family.
After I became Ultraman Orb, I go on defeating countless evil invaders with or without the aid of my squad. However, this day was the day I will never forget. The lost I have suffered....
Ryusuke and Natasha are seen sneaking out of the plantation as Ryusuke used his acceleration ability to bring themselves out.
Ryusuke: Well, that was a handful.
Natasha: Where should we sit?
Ryusuke: *points to the hill* Over there!
Ryusuke and Natasha went onto the hill and sat down on the ground.
Natasha: So, what is that you want to show me?
Ryusuke: Look at the sky.
She looked at the sky which nothing happened for moment until a shooting star appeared.
Natasha: *amazed*
Ryusuke: Make a wish.
Natasha clasped her hands together and closed her eyes. Making a wish in her heart. Shortly after, she stopped.
Ryusuke: So, what did you wish for?
Natasha: *chuckles* If I tell you now, it won't come true.
Ryusuke: Oh come on.
Natasha: Nope.
Ryusuke: A little hint would hurt.
Natasha: Nah ah.
Ryusuke proceeds to tease her by tackling with her. He stopped where he's above her.
Natasha: You know Ryusuke, I'm something of a scientist myse-
Wait, wrong line.
Natasha: You know Ryusuke, I'm glad we were together back in the early days.
Ryusuke: And I'm glad I've met you. Plus, don't say out my real name.
Natasha: *chuckles* It's not like they can hear us outside here, you dummy.
Ryusuke: *chuckles* I know.
They then proceed to get their faces closer to each other where they tried to make a kiss. Until...
*ground shakes*
Ryusuke: What the?!
Natasha: What's happening?
They got up and see a crack made up ahead of them. The ground shakes even more violent, forming more cracks until... something comes out of the cracks. A klaxosaur digs its way out from the ground.
Natasha: A klaxosaur?!
Ryusuke: It can't be... Klaxo-Zetton!
The monster then proceeds to shoot out energy bullets towards the plantation.
Ryusuke: Natasha, you need to leave! It's not safe here.
Natasha: What about you?
Ryusuke: I'm going to fight it.
Natasha: Wait, what? You're not even in a good shape yet!
Ryusuke: Please.
Natasha hesitate for a moment due to Ryusuke's battle as Orb against a Gutenberg-class leaves him a huge injury to his body.
Natasha: Ryusuke, you're hurt, badly. I don't want you to get-
Ryusuke: Please. I beg you.
She still hesitates, but begins accepting it.
Natasha: A-Alright. But, please don't get too far off.
Ryusuke: I promise. Now go. Now!
Natasha then later runs off. Ryusuke pulls out a device from his pocket and raises it up in the air, where a light shines from the device. It transforms him into a giant of light.
Orb: My name is Orb. Ultraman Orb!
The giant then proceeds to fight off the klaxosaur by running up to it and punches the head. The monster fights back by taking a swing for it arm. The Ultra ducks under the attack and does a high kick to its head. He then grapples onto him and pushes him off before the klaxosaur shrugs him off and hit his chest. It then proceeded to smack him away. Orb runs up to it and does a flying kick, followed by a punch to the head. The monster tries to attack him, but the giant dodges it. He then used a Hand Slash towards the klaxosaur which then it was irritated and proceeds to shoot its energy bullets towards him. The Ultra kept dodging it until one of the bullets hit him, making him fall on the ground. The klaxosaur then shoots out more energy bullets, in which the giant summons an energy shield to defend himself. He then turns the shield into an energy bullet and fires it towards the monster, stunning it. Orb takes this chance by doing a flying kick again. However, the klaxosaur manage to smack him away. Natasha looked back, seeing the giant is losing ground.
Natasha: Ryusuke!
She proceeds to run back to the battlefield.
Natasha: Ryusuke! Stop! Now!
Orb: Natasha?! What are you still doing here?! Go back! It's too dangerous here!
The klaxosaur then charges after him, swinging its arms around. The Ultra dodges and blocks it and proceeds to hold onto the arm. The monster shrugs him off and grabs his neck and throws him away. Natasha then runs towards the giant.
Natasha: Ryusuke!
Orb: Natasha! Don't!
Irritated by the Ultra, the klaxosaur shoot out a bigger energy bullet towards him, hitting. The explosion was apparently big enough just to hit Natasha who is near him.
Natasha: Ah! *screams*
Orb: *grunts*
After he fell on the ground, the giant stands up and searches her after hearing her screams. He then found her, but is hurt badly.
Orb: Natasha!
No response, the giant was fuming up as he clenches his fists.
Orb: HOW DARE YOU!!!!
Orb then takes out his holy sword, forms a ring above him with the ring regather to the blade as the symbols with different colors shines each time and fires a beam from the tip of the sword, hitting the klaxosaur, slowly killing it. However, due to the fact that he is using it at full power, it slowly disintegrates the weapon before breaking apart once it reaches the wheel. Shortly after the beam finished, the klaxosaur exploded. The blast is powerful enough to create a city-wide explosion. After the explosion, the Ultra return to his human form, tired from the fight. A blue light then approaches him which Ryusuke obtains it, revealing Ultraman's Fusion Card. He then put it in his Ultra Card Holder. Realizing what happened, Ryusuke searches for Natasha. He then found her moments later, as he approaches her and put her head on his lap.
Natasha: Ryusuke...
Ryusuke: Natasha! Are you okay?
Natasha: Ryu... suke...
Ryusuke: *holds her hand* Don't worry, you'll be fine! We just need to get you to the-
Natasha: I... don't... have time... anymore...
Ryusuke: Natasha? No, don't leave me! Please! I can't lose you! I can't! I... *sobs* don't want to be alone... please... don't leave me... You're my world to me... I can't... live without you...
Natasha: It's alright... Ryusuke... please... *puts hand to his cheek* what's important is that... you... mustn't give up... no... matter... what...
With her last breath taken out from mouth, she died in his arms.
Ryusuke: Natasha? No... nononono. Please please... stay with me Natasha, stay with me! Natasha, please stay with me! Don't go!... *sobs* Natasha... please... don't go... NO!!!!
As she died in my arms, my whole world crumbles around me, my reason for living...
A funeral for Natasha was attended by Papa as he gives a speech about her good deeds. After the funeral ended, Haruno approaches Ryusuke, who is depressed.
Haruno: I know how painful it is. But, we must know that we shouldn't let our guard. Let alone getting our memories erased.
Maya: It's alright. At least everyone remembers her, like she wanted.
Then, someone approaches.
???: Oh my, how sad.
Tau walks in.
Tau: Looks like Lambda lost his "love". *chuckles*
Ryusuke almost lost it as he clenches his fists, trying to punch him. But, Maya defends him.
Maya: Why don't you go make some trouble somewhere else.
Tau: Oh don't mind me, leader. I'm just trying to have a chat with my former squadmate.
Maya: Yet, you are provoking him. I think it's best for you to leave now before I call my commander.
Knowing he can't proceed doing this, Tau stops.
Tau: Okay. I let you have your precious free time.
He then proceeded to leave.
Days Later
Analyst: The klaxosaur is still standing.
Defense Commander: Code 758, evade, now!
As the giant klaxosaur was was about to hit Maya's FranXX, Haruno dodged the attack by flipping backwards. The others gathers around him.
Haruno: Dang it.
Ryusuke: Guys, stop it, now! You guys can't beat it!
Haruno: I can't! We can't let this monster destroy our birthplace. Those children need there future. I can know it.
Ryusuke: Just leave it, already! We can evacuate them!
Haruno: No can do, Ryunai. There's too many of them.
Sara [FranXX: There won't be enough time for them to leave.
Yuto: So, what are we going to do?
Kazuto: Tell us, Haruno.
Haruno: Hmph. In a situation like this, you guys know what we're going to do.
Maya [FranXX: The Last Resort?
Hinata [FranXX: Could it be?
Ryusuke: Wait! Haruno, that's suicidal!
Haruno: We know. But, it's the only way for them to get a future.
Kazama: He's right. There's no other way.
Haruno: Everyone, set your detonators.
Old Squad 13: Roger!
Everyone set their FranXX detonators switched on, with a timer for 2 minutes before detonation.
Ryusuke: Guys! What are you doing?!
Haruno: Ryunai, there's something we want to say to you before we go.
Ryusuke: What?
Maya [FranXX: I may still have some misgivings for you, but, I always had look up to you when we first fought. I'll never forget that day.
Kazuto: You remember when we play basketball? I did slipped because you were too fast to catch up.
Mizuki [FranXX: I always think you're hot. But, Kazuto will always be my man.
Yuto: I actually do hate octopus! Because they were too hard for me to eat!
Sara [FranXX: For how much I see you, I actually thought you were a lone beater and always will be until you met Natasha. I do still think of it, though I knew you wouldn't mind about it.
Kazama: Not much things to say, but, you've been always the person I look up to. And I still do.
Hinata [FranXX: You've actually given me the thing I needed for my relationship with Kazama. I can't thank you more enough.
Ryusuke: Guys...
Haruno: Ryunai. Natasha had always given us what we need and she gave it the best. Now, it's time to give her what she wants for what she did for us back then. Please, Ryusuke. Make sure those children have a bright future when we are gone. Thank you... for fighting along our side.
Ryusuke: Haruno...
Then, all of the FranXXs jumps and flies into the klaxosaur's mouth. After a few seconds, the klaxosaur started screaming in pain as an uncertainty of pain is felt inside its body. Shortly after, the klaxosaur is killed following a massive explosion from it, defeating the monster.
Ryusuke: No... it... can't be... not you too... *sobs quietly*
Defense Commander: We have lost... another squad...
That's why I swore to protect the children and defeat the mysterious invaders, no matter what I had to do. If I were the same as them, I could be with them and my lover... forever...
Hiro and Zero Two regain their consciousness inside Strelizia's cockpit.
Zero Two: No way... Ryunai- no... Ryusuke is... Ultraman Orb. And... that was the dream.
Hiro: So that's why he's in such despair. Why didn't he tell us?
Delphinium grapples onto Orb, who is still strangling the deactivated Strelizia.
Delphinium: Dang it! Guys, help me subdue him!
The others went grappling him too. However, Orb shrugs them off easily.
Argentea: He's too strong!
Delphinium: Guys! Get away from Orb! He got closer to you to drain your lives! If you stay, you'll die!
Ryusuke [Red Figure: That's right. After all, I-
Zero Two: You were the giant of light that was fighting with us, weren't you?
Ryusuke's red figure then looks at her, with tears streaming down his face.
Ryusuke [Red Figure: You... saw?
Hiro: You... were the one who saved me back in the garden, didn't you?
Realizing what he had done, Ryusuke's red figure let both of them go, followed by Orb releasing his grasp from Strelizia's neck. He looked at his hands, horrified from what he had done just now. Then, Delphinium takes the chance by hitting his head, sending him away from Strelizia. Shortly after, Orb disappears into particles. Delphinium then rushes towards the deactivated Strelizia. The door of Strelizia's cockpit opened, revealing Zero Two and Hiro barely breathing.
Ichigo: Hiro! Zero Two!
Goro: Guys!
Ichigo checks Zero Two's pulses while Goro checks Hiro's.
Ichigo: She's still breathing!
Goro: Even Hiro. Come on, we have to get them to the infirmary, now!
Author's Note
Phew! What an adventure. So, I hope you guys aren't mad at me for not updating lately. I'm still struggling with my study, so I hope you guys understand. I need to set my future. Btw, their codenames have a hidden meaning! I'm not just thinking about random numbers for their codenames as I'm aware that Hiro and his squad have their names based on their codename numbers. So find them if you guys could!