Darling in the FranXX: The Reaper Squadron

Chapter 21: Second Battle of the Gran Crevasse and VRIM

Quick note, this chapter will be combining episodes 20 and 21. Enjoy!

"In the previous battle, we successful took over the Gran Crevasse, and the massive weapon that lay underground, the Star Entity, is now under our control." Said an adult woman with short brownish red hair, she never seemed to open her eyes, even when looking at her clipboard. "Tomorrow, we will be booting it up. The FranXX squads are tasked with the mission of keeping all enemies away from it. Many sacrifices will have to be made, but please do your best." She said with a light smile, Reaper Alpha was not impressed.

"Um..." Miku said raising her hand.

"What is it, Code 390?" the woman said.

"Where'd Nana go?" she asked.

The woman tilted her head and put a hand on her face.

"But I'm Nana. Oh! I haven't introduced myself yet. I'm Code 007, and I have been appointed as Squad 13 and Reaper 1's new caretaker."

"Fake Nana." Reaper muttered, and Reaper Beta muttered among themselves.

"Um, this Star Entity, it's a Klaxosaur weapon, right?" Ichigo asked.

"Yes." Fake Nana answered.

"Isn't that risky?"

...

"There isn't any need to worry on that front. That's why we modified it so much." One of the APE's said.

Reaper, Hiro, Zero Two and Doctor Franxx were standing in an empty room talking to the APE council via holograms.

"Long story short, we are implanting Strelitiza into the Star Entity's core. That will let us control it."

"Code 002, we raised you with so much care, all for this day." Papa said he then tilted his head. "We're counting on you."

"Says the man who lied to me." Zero Two said.

"Atta girl." Reaper thought.

"Assuming we do manage to control the Star Entity, what happens after that? If we exterminate the Klaxosaurs, will there be a place in that world for us?" Hiro asked.

"Of course." Papa said. "If we win the war against the Klaxosaurs, the future will belong to us, humanity."

"This will be the last time we call you Papa. We won't let you control our destiny anymore." Hiro said and he and Zero Two walked out.

Only Reaper and Dr. Franxx were left in the room.

"You have quite the nerve to say such things, especially after yesterday." Reaper said, glaring at Papa.

Yesterday, after much discussion, the group decided to ask Papa to restore Kokoro and Mitsuru's memories. When they asked, Papa told them that they had removed the unnecessary memories and that there was no way to return them. The vice chairman then told them that what they were doing was a strict violation of the rules, but they would be let off with a note on their files. Zorome then asked how many Klaxosaurs they needed to kill in order to be considered adults, but the Council refused to answer and Zorome demanded to know what it was they were living for. Hiro then said that they removed Kokoro and Mitsuru's memories just as they had removed their precious memories of each other. He said that they could no longer see him as their Papa and demanded that they be released once the battle was over and Papa agreed.

"Who are you to be saying such things? We have worked hard to maintain order on this world. What have you done?"

"A hell of a lot more than you have. You all are nothing but dictators who use force to keep people in line. You best keep your promise, else you all won't be able to see the future you all envisioned." Reaper said before walking out.