Darling in the Franxx: Homecoming

Chapter 2 - Introductions

And we are back. Thanks everyone for already having nearly 140 views after just a couple of days! I hope to see you all again when chapter 3 arrives. Anywho on to the reason you're here, enjoy!

You stand in Plantation 13's Command Center along with Kyu and Dr. Franxx. The room is dark other than the eerie orange light coming from the massive floor to ceiling monitors covering the rooms walls. "Hachi, this is codes 059 and 067," Dr. Franxx says, introducing you. "(Y/N), Kyu this is Hachi, Plantation 13's Defense Commander." "Pleasure," Hachi responds, barely looking in your direction before turning back to the main display. He is really focused on his work, you note.

"How did the Klaxosaur get so close without us noticing?" Hachi demands, "The scanners were down for maintenance sir," replies one of the analysts, "And with the fog our lookouts couldn't make it out until it was almost on top of us." "This cannot happen again," Hachi states, "Do I make myself clear?" The orange glow from the monitors highlight the commander's stern face, making him look even more intimidating. "Yes sir," The analysts replied in unison.

"(Y/N), Kyu, you will be remaining here along with Zero Two," Dr. Franxx states, "Please do try to keep her out of trouble." You smile, realizing the last part was more of a request than an order. The Doctor knows all too well how Zero Two can be. "You're leaving without us Doctor?" you ask. In the time you had traveled with Dr. Franxx you had never stayed at a Plantation more than several days. The thought of being without the old man hadn't crossed your mind until now. "Yes," he replies, "There are some things I must take care of. Nana will be looking after you for the time being." He points to the approaching caretaker.

A sudden movement next to you catches your eye, Kyu has flung herself at Dr. Franxx and wrapped him in a hug. "You'll come back, won't you Doctor?" she sobs, tears rolling down her cheeks. Dr. Franxx grows stiff for a moment before returning the hug with his free hand. "Of course I will," He replies, "And don't you worry about me dear." "But I'll miss you," Kyu responds. "It will be alright," Dr. Franxx reassures her, "Besides you won't be alone here. You will have (Y/N) and Zero Two, and you know Nana," Dr. Franxx continues, petting her head softly. "Ok," she sniffles before releasing him. "Please come with me and we will get your things," Nana says, offering a reassuring smile.

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After retrieving your things Nana leads you toward the Plantation's central elevator. The blandness of the Plantation's décor is not lost on you as you walk. So much white, you scoff, would it be that bad to have some color every now and then?

"The two of you will be staying in Mistilteinn with Squad 13," Nana says, "I have asked code 015, the squad leader to show you around." I wonder which one that is, you question as the elevator begins to ascend. "What about Zero Two?" Kyu asks. "We don't want to shock the other children to much by having you all move in at the same time, so she will be joining you later," Nana replies. Sure, you say sarcastically to yourself, it's definitely not that you believe having Zero Two around would terrify them.

The elevator slows to a stop as Mistilteinn comes into view. Stepping out of the elevator you take a deep breath. Immediately you take in a host of smells you hadn't noticed during your first visit. The musky smell of the pines and the sweet fragrance of some near by flowers. Overhead you see a pair of white birds flying together against the late afternoon sunset. These were the kind of things you missed about living in a plantation.

It is only after that you notice the girl standing before you. You recognize her from earlier, her deep blue hair still covering one of her eyes. "Hi!" she greets you with a smile, "I'm code 015 but you can call me Ichigo. I'm the leader of Squad 13." "(Y/N)," you respond. "And this is my partner Kyu," you say as she gives a slight wave. "I can take it from here Nana," Ichigo says as she begins walking, "Please, follow me."