Darling in the FranXX: The Reaper Squadron

Chapter 12: Competition

It had been about two days since the incident between the boys and girls of Squad 13. Dr. Franxx had returned their FranXX earlier in the morning. It was an extremely interesting sight.

Flashback

As Reaper 1's FranXX were loaded back into their docking bays, Reaper and his squad were doing their best not to outright laugh at Dr. Franxx's state. His hair was a mess, and his lab coat was covered in scuff marks. His face held a frazzled expression.

"Did you get the, ah, issues fixed Dr. FranXX?" Reaper said still trying not to snicker at him.

"Yes, although they were the most stubborn FranXX I have ever had to deal with." The Doctor replied sending a slight glare and the docked FranXX.

"Excellent." Reaper said, and he and his squad walked out. As soon as they were out of earshot they started laughing.

"That was priceless!" Cypress said, still laughing.

"That's what he gets for trying to mess with our FranXX!" Owl said.

Reaper just chuckled, he had a feeling that whatever their master had done, Dr. Franxx hadn't been able to undo.

Flashback end

Reaper was meditating at the lake. No Klaxosaurs had attacked today so he was taking the time given to meditate. He had been at it about two hours when his communicator went off. Opening his eyes and answering it, he found that it was Hachi.

"R-01, gather your squad and meet in the briefing in 10 minutes." Hachi said.

"Yes, commander." Reaper replied and Hachi ended the call.

Nine minutes later Reaper 1 had gathered in the briefing room and were waiting on Hachi.

"Why do you think that they wanted us here?" Raven asked Crow.

"They probably have a mission for us." Crow replied.'

"You are correct." Hachi said, walking through the door. Behind him came the light blond-haired boy from a few days ago, Nine Alpha.

"I believe that I mentioned to you a few days ago R-01, that we had a joint mission to do? Since your faulty FranXX have been returned to you, we can now start the mission." Alpha said. His eyes then landed on Owl.

"Why hello there." Alpha purred, walking up to Owl and putting a hand on her chin. Crow had to put his hand on Reaper's chest in order to prevent him from assaulting Alpha.

"What is a short, cute, thing like you doing with that barbarian?" Alpha asked.

Reaper and his squad's eyes widened. As much as they wanted to kill Alpha for insulting Reaper, he had made a very big mistake, he had called Owl short. Reaper could see the twitch starting in her eye and he and his squad took several big steps back. Hachi looked at them confused.

"What are you..." Hachi said before Raven interrupted him.

"Hachi, back up." Raven said and nodded to the now irate Owl.

Hachi's eyes widened. That was the same look Nana had when she was pissed, and it was not smart to be within striking distance when that happened. Hachi also wisely took several steps back.

"Thank you for the compliment but..." Owl said before summoning Queen and hitting him in the head with the butt of the scythe, knocking him to the ground. She then placed the tip at Alpha's neck, he could feel the utter cold that the blade was producing.

"...call me short again, and I will slit your throat. Are we clear?" she threatened.

He nodded, and she removed Queen from this throat.