NECRO-Driver Dawn EP 12: The Looming Shadow

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Narrator: Continuing where we left off in episode 11, The Blitzwing crew still find themselves enjoying some much needed rest. When Capt. Maeko finishes the plan, he calls for everyone to return to the Blitzwing. However, when new information is received, then everything is changed. And just when they thought they had all the answers, the questions were changed. (Play episode opening songs Fullmetal Alchemist Ending (Tobira No Mukou e) and G Gundam: Unmei no Gong)

Jin: *Lying on back looking at the ceiling of his room* It's been a while since I joined the Blitzwing, a lot of stuff has happened as well. *Begins remembering the events that led to them joining the war…* These aren't the most ideal situations, but at least we're all together again.

*Just then, he hears what sounds like someone constantly flicking at his door. He tries to ignore it, but the noise persists…*

Jin: *Gets up to see who's at the door* I wonder who this is…

*He opens the door and sees Roux standing at the door, with a blank, emotionless stare… They look at each other for a minute, before Jin closes the door and begins walking back to his bed.*

Jin: *Sigh* Honestly, what was that even about?

*He again here's flicking at his door*

Jin: *Ugh* What is it now? *He opens the door, and see's Roux staring at him extremely angry, annoyed, and emitting some sort of weird aura… (for comedic effect and to show the feel of course)*

Roux: *Blank stare* Why did you close the door on me?

Jin: The real question is why are you just standing at my door all creepy?

Roux: I'm just being myself.

Jin: *Confused* That doesn't make it any better. Anywho, why are you-

*He's cut off by the sound of something turning on and then by the feel of something piercing his heart. He looks up to see Roux wielding a wrist mechanism with a retractable dagger. For a second he thinks he's going to die, and then…

Jin: (Wait what? This doesn't hurt at all. That's strange, and why does she keep looking at me like that?) (Play [Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry Ep. 12 OST] "Identity" (Synthesia Piano Tutorial / Live Cover)

Roux: *Retracts dagger, then holds her hand over her heart* Your heart…

Jin: Huh? My heart…

Roux: You need to take better care of it.

Jin: I am so confused right now… You came into my room and stabbed me, just to tell me to take better care of myself?

Roux: Correct.

Jin: You couldn't just say that?

Roux: It had to be done this way.

Jin: But why?

Roux: You're strange. Why do you ask so many questions?

Jin: *Angry* I'M STRANGE?! If I'm the strange one here, then something is wrong.

Roux: All right, goodbye.

Jin: Hey wait! (I know this isn't the best time, but it couldn't hurt to ask.)

Roux: What is it?

Jin: Umm… Have we met before?

Roux: Huh? We've been fighting a war together with the rest of the Blitzwing. You must've lost more brain cells to your injuries than we thought.

Jin: No, not like that! I meant like have we met BEFORE any of this happened?

Roux: Is this an attempt to tell me about a dream you had?

Jin: No no no! Just listen… When I was a kid, I had this life changing experience. I felt someone reaching out to me, like they needed help. I was in some strange place, and heard a voice. I remember feeling all of their pain, and wanting to help. At that moment, I opened my heart to them. And ever since then, I've never exactly felt like a whole being. I've been looking for them ever since, wanting to meet that person. I know this sounds weird, but I feel strangely synchronized when I'm around you. Would you know anything about that?

Roux: (Does he know? No he can't know, there's no way he could) You sure you aren't just imagining things?

Jin: I don't think I imagined it, but I can't be certain. I was just a kid, so my memory wasn't exactly the best.

Roux: You probably just had a real dream, so you think that happened to you in the real world.

Jin: *Disappointed* Yeah… Anyway, sorry to bother you about that. I know that was pretty weird.

Roux: (I better keep it safe and make sure he doesn't find out) Hmph, you talk too much. Come with me.

Jin: Huh? Where are we going?

Roux: *Annoyed* Be quiet, let's move.

(A few moments later in the hallway…) (Play Kingdom Hearts 2 - Friends in my Heart)

Fadra: Oh Roux and Jin! What a pleasant surprise!

Jin: Oh hey Fadra, what's up?

Fadra: I was just on my way to see how everyone was doing. How are you two doing?

Jin: I'm alright, still trying to wrap my mind around a lot of things. That reminds me, Sonjo and Khan told me that you were taking care of me while I was injured. Is that true?

Fadra: *Looks nervous and slightly disappointed* Yes but… If I had been better at my job, then none of this would've happened.

Jin: Huh? What do you mean?

Fadra: If I had been able to heal your injuries, or if I had taken better care of you, then the Principality wouldn't have gotten you. You went through terrible things, all because I wasn't good enough. I'm sorry Jin.

Roux: Are you insane? That wasn't your fault.

Jin: Roux's right. The Principality is at fault, not you. Besides, you have a difficult job and we need you. We can't even begin to understand just how difficult your job must be. You're doing a great job Fadra.

Fadra: Jin…

Jin: If anything, I should be the one apologizing. If I was stronger, then everyone wouldn't have to worry about me so much. We're a team, we look after each other no matter what.

Fadra: Thank you Jin and Roux.

Jin: How are you doing Fadra?

Fadra: *Relieved and now happy* I'm feeling much better now, thank you for asking.

Jin: *Smiles* Good, that's what I like to hear!

Fadra: Jin, do you mind if I talk to Roux alone?

Jin: Of course. I'll be waiting outside of the ship until you're ready, Roux.

Roux: I don't care, go away…

Jin: *Exasperated sigh* We have got to work on your people skills. Alright, I'll leave you two alone.

*Jin walks down the hallway towards the elevator to exit the ship. Soon, he is no longer within earshot…*

Roux: What did you want to talk about?

Fadra: Soooo?

Roux: So? So what?

Fadra: C'mon Roux, you don't need to hide things from me. You might be older than me, but I'm still tasked with taking care of you.

Roux: If anything, I'm the one who's taking care of you. I'm YOUR older sister, remember?

Fadra: Yeah yeah, you know you can't hide anything from me Roux. I have known you for most of your life.

Roux: What is it that you wanted to talk about?

Fadra: I was just curious, do you like anyone on this ship?

Roux: Obviously you, I love you.

Fadra: I love you too, but you know that's not what I meant.

Roux: So what did you mean?

Fadra: I mean do you "like like" anyone on board?

Roux: I don't think so… I guess I haven't considered it much. I only talk to you because I don't find it necessary to talk to anyone else. I don't really spend time thinking about anyone's love life, let alone my own.

Fadra: So you and Jin aren't…

Roux: Huh? Me and Jin?

Fadra: You know, are you two…

Roux: We're both members of the Blitzwing crew, if that's what you're asking.

Fadra: *Disappointed* No no, not that! I meant are you two going steady?

Roux: *Confused* Going steady? Don't be ridiculous, nothing like that is going on.

Fadra: Then why are you around him so much? *Gasps, before looking concerned* Oh, I get it now… (Play Play Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep -Aqua- Extended [Redux] in the playlist)

Roux: *Serious look* Whatever it is you're thinking, I told you to stop worrying about it. As long as nothing major happens, then I should be okay.

Fadra: But, he doesn't even know, does he? And that other one…

Roux: We are nothing alike, regardless of where she came from.

Fadra: *Concerned look* Are you going to tell him?

Roux: *Angry look* Why? So he can hold it against me? So he thinks that I owe him?

Fadra: *Concerned look* I just worry about your safety. You know that we're all that we have anymore, Mom and Dad are long gone.

Roux: I know, but stop worrying so much, I'll be fine. If I feel the need to, I'll tell him. But for now, I'm doing what I have to do.

Fadra: *Sigh of relief* I guess there's no stopping you, is there? You can be pretty stubborn at times.

Roux: Please, you're the stubborn one. You refuse to stop worrying about me, even when there's no reason to.

Fadra: *Laughs* Fair enough. Well, I'll be here if you ever need me.

Roux: *Faint smile* I know, and don't worry. I promise I'll take care of myself.

*Roux begins to walk down the hallway towards where Jin went. She only gets halfway down the hallway when…*

Skia': *Mockingly* Well well, if it isn't the other!

Roux: *Annoyed and angry, she keeps walking by.* Hmph.

Skia': What's wrong Roux? Won't you even acknowledge my existence?

Roux: *Stops walking* The fact that you exist is an insult to my own existence.

Skia': Is that so? Well then why don't you do something about it?

Roux: You'd like that wouldn't you? Well too bad for you, that's not gonna happen.

Skia': Oh really? And why is that?

Roux: *Annoyed* You know why…

Skia': Ah yes, because of the promise?

Roux: That promise keeps both of us alive, in case you've forgotten.

Skia': So tell me, where is he now?

Roux: Like I'd tell you, you're a threat to both of our existence.

Skia': Hmph, you think you're clever don't you. Do you really think that by getting closer to him, that you can save yourself?

Roux: *Stands there looking at the ground silently*

Skia': *Walks past Roux* There's no saving you, but I'm sure you'll realize that soon enough.

*Skia' walks away, leaving Roux to her thoughts…*

Roux: (Who do she think she is? Does she think can get something out of me? I hate that I have to share the same world with that demon. If she even… no, she won't do that. She knows that she needs me to live. I have to do what I can, regardless of who or what gets in my way. I refuse to live with a shadow looming over my heart for the rest of my life.)

*Roux finally makes it outside of the ship, where Jin is just casually lying on the ground doing some cloud watching*

Roux: Jin.

Jin: Oh, you're finally here. You sure took your time getting here.

Roux: Shut up, let's go.

Jin: *Begins to sit up* You still haven't told me where we're going. Is it someplace important?

Roux: Why do you talk so much? Hurry up so we can go already!

Jin: *Sigh* Rushing me, when you were the one who was late. *He jumps up* Okay, let's go.

*The two of them go off in a certain location, venturing until they are needed again for duty.