We all know the story of Central Fiction…
The final battle against Terumi, Nine and Izanami joining the fray and Ragna's departure from this reality…
But, how much would three new players in this game change fate?
Enter the 16-year-old Shikai, the right hand of the Imperator and good friends with Kokonoe whose drive allows him to weaponize his inner struggle between light and dark. His goal is to find a middle ground in life.
Kuromi, another vessel of Terumi who considers herself Hazama's "Sister" whose goal is to prove that she can do better than her master.
And Alpha-01, the Murakumo unit fusion of Ragna and Nu whose goal is to end the cycle of violence.
How will this new tale unfold?
ACT 0: REVELATION
Episode Shikai
Location: Blockaded District 8:00 PM
We cut to a kid who has just arrived. He jumps off his motorcycle and takes off his helmet, revealing raven black hair and two multicolored eyes, one yellow and the other red. His outfit is a black leather jacket, distressed jeans, and combat boots. What he considers "Casual Wear". More like "About to do a driveby Wear".
The Right Hand of Death: Shikai
Shikai checks his watch, surprised at the empty landscape.
Shikai: (Surprised) That's odd. The Imperator is never late…
The Imperator finally arrives.
Imperator: I'm sorry for being late Shikai, it's quite a challenge to get away from security.
Shikai: (Bowing) Your Majesty, you said you wanted to see me?
Imperator: Yes, I wanted to personally inform you… that I'm abdicating.
Shikai: WHAT!? With all due respect, your Majesty why?
Imperator: With all the calamity surrounding Ragna the Bloodedge and the Azure, it's been too much for me to handle.
The Imperator takes off her robes and shows her true form as we know her by.
The Goddess of Death: Hades Izanami
Izanami: And ever since you started working for me, you have become the person I can trust the most. We revealed so much to each other.
As she gets closer, Shikai stumbles and falls.
Izanami: I decided that there should truly be no secrets between us. My name is Izanami. And I plan on bringing death to all in this world. And I want you to be my knight in shining armor.
She kisses Shikai on the mouth and his whole body suddenly feels cold.
Shikai: (Scared) But… Why me?
Izanami: I know humans who want to see the world burn. And you told me how you got here, did you not? How your family was murdered by Jin Kisaragi? How the world turned a blind eye to the massacre of your hometown to cover it up?
Izanami: I'll be stepping down next week. I'll be waiting for your answer.
Izanami teleports away.
Shikai: (Stressed) What did I just sign up for…
Shikai takes out his phone and calls his best friend.
Shikai: Koko, I've got a problem you might be interested in. I need your advice.
EPISODE SHIKAI END
EPISODE KUROMI
Location: Disappearance
We open up with a woman's lifeless body in one of the many hanging cages. Her hair is lime green and is in a ponytail. She's wearing a suit and heels.
The Forgotten Vessel: Kuromi
Kuromi's body suddenly flares to life in a rage.
Kuromi: (Furious) He thinks he can throw me away like trash!? I'm the best vessel he could ask for! I'll show him… I'LL SHOW EVERYONE!
The sudden burst of drive energy unleashed a poisonous gas that immediately corrodes the bars on her cell.
Kuromi: That Bastard said he's looking for the Azure to gain a new vessel right?
A devious smile forms on Kuromi's face as her eyes glow bright gold.
Kuromi: (Deviously) I'll beat him to it.
EPISODE KUROMI END
EPISODE ALPHA 0-1
Location: Kagutsuchi Port 9:00 PM
We are shown a radar scanning the port.
Alpha: No Bloodedges in sight.
The Robotic Anomaly: Alpha 0-1
Alpha: Father and Uncle Naoto should be here somewhere. That is if I made it to the right point in time…
Alpha's radar goes off.
Alpha: Bloodedge detected. (gasps) It's Uncle Naoto! Guess I came to the right time after all.
Alpha goes off towards her "Uncle".
EPISODE ALPHA END