Darling in the FranXX: Insurrection

Chapter 33- The Battle of the Third Garden (Part 2)

Quick announcement before we get started. Spaze has completed a rendition of Kyu from my other story, DitF: Homecoming! If you've read the story and wondered what she looked like or are interested in trying for the first time follow the link below. Kyu is dressed in a modern style like the other girls wear in the endings of the anime. 

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"07, you have no idea how happy I am to hear your voice!" you say, not attempting to hide the grin in your voice.

In a matter of minutes, the FranXX that had been harassing the strike team are dealt with completely and the mortar quickly silenced. Shortly after the mortar goes down, the Garden's automated defenses on the walls deactivate.

A call comes over the radio. "Strike lead, this is Cobalt-1. The cannons have ceased firing and opposing forces have surrendered. Looks like we've won." "Roger that, Valkyra," Delphinium smiles. "Secure their weapons and get everyone inside. We don't want any lingering APE forces hitting us from behind."

The conversation having reached its conclusion, you bring your attention to a standard model FranXX approaching you with her hand outstretched. "You came," 07 says as the two shake. You snort in reply. "Of course, I did. Your timing is impeccable as always. Where are the others?"

"They're still inside," the boy responds. "We had to fight our way to the docking bay, and it wasn't easy. Things may be finished up here, but down not down there." "He's right," Delphinium agrees. "The commander probably had his forces on the outside stand down to avoid further damage to the Garden. We have to capture the individual buildings as well, or the battle won't truly be over."

"It's a good thing we planned for that then," you state. "Freya, patch the RD into our comms." "At once," the AI says before several new voices fill your ears. "62, you alive down there?" you shout into the mass, hoping for an answer.

"38, damn it's good to hear from you!" 62's message rings through, accompanied by gunfire. "We're holding the docking bay right now, but some help would be appreciated. APE seems to really want their FranXX back."

"Understood," you reply, and quickly open a line with the insertion force. "Futoshi, the area is secure. Get your team up here. Ichigo and I will meet you at the docking bay." "We'll be there," is the young man's steely response and the comm winks out.

"(Y/N), a moment," Freya's cool voice stops you. "What is it, Freya?" you ask. "I have intercepted APE transmissions," she says. "A call for reinforcements was placed soon after the assault began. It was responded to directly by APE Central Command. By my calculations, at least a hundred FranXX will descend on the facility in less than an hour."

Damn, that's three-to-one with our numbers before we suffered any casualties.

"Valkyra, you catch that?"

"Yes, commander," she replies. "I have already ordered my forces to move the prisoners. If I am being frank, we cannot stand against such an attack. It would be in our best interest to take what we came for and raze the facility."

"We leave and it dooms the children in the nurseries and all the mothers in the Maternal Ward," you firmly state. "We're staying." There is no hesitation on the line. "Understood, commander. I will marshal my forces and prepare to weather the coming storm."

"Futoshi," Delphinium addresses the insertion team leader, "we won't be joining you after all. APE is sending reinforcements, so all hands have to be on deck up here." You can hear him gather himself on the other end of the line. "Kokoro and all the others are waiting for us," he says. "We'll handle it, don't worry."