This chapter takes place in Durandal VN which is a few weeks after Reve dreamt of Bianka and him kissing.

Ages:

Reve Crozzo: 12

Bianka Ataegina: 12

Rita Rossweisse: 16

The first part is involving Reve himself.

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The year 2016 of our lord.

A long time has passed and humanity itself has progressed and conquered the moon. The only threat to humanity as a whole is the existence known as the Honkai.

A young man stood up from his warm-up, ready to begin a day's worth of training. He was around 16 years old but looked like 22 years old.

"That's right... February 28.. no 29... 2012. That day huh," He said quietly as he looked down at the circuit-like line tattoos on his hands leading to a tattoo of a dragon on his hand.

In the library of Schicksal, a yellow folder labeled Top Secret: Very confidential.

Filename: Operation Broken Mirror

Participants: Knight-Captain Reve Crozzo (unwitting, age 12)

Location: [] Sea of Quanta

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Events of Durandal VN, the year 2012

"Hey... Bianka!" A 12-year-old Reve Crozzo called out to his childhood friend and fellow orphanage dweller.

"Reve... not now." She said as she fixed her cape.

"Capes? You know no capes is the policy we have." He told her as he remembered the advice of that awesome midget lady. They might look cool but seriously, they are dangerous. Hell, he even replaced his capes with a formal coat, and even the necessary capes were required to be easily detached from his uniform.

"What do you want?" She angrily said, her tone raised higher than usual. She was supposed to be on a mission.

"Sheesh, cut me some slack," He said completely oblivious to her growing irritation. "I just got back from being beaten up by our new Valkyrie. Sure I might not be a Valkyrie of the Immortal blades because I'm a knight, but I work with all of you closely so you get my point."

"Reve..."

"Look, let's hang out! I mean like a date-date." He said as he looked at her, the 12-year-old boy fixed his coat and slicked his hair back in an attempt to look cool. Spoiler alert, he failed miserably. "Come on," he said, snaking his arm around her shoulders with a smile. "It's been a while, Babianka." He said using the pet name he gave for her back in the Orphanage.

He was dressed like Vergil from DMC and he made sure to have it as his personal uniform as it was cool and he can easily remove the Cravat that made his life hell at times.

Heh! He is very motivated. Now he just needs a Katana, a good quality one.

Bianka turned red, not out of embarrassment but of annoyance. She was hotheaded so she moved first, grabbing his arm, she twisted her small frame and a large crash echoed through the hallway.

Coughing out in pain, Reve was able to land on his leg but was then kicked to the side by Bianka.

"Stop getting it my way." She said as she looked at him. She was stressed. All her missions and now a very confidential one that she would most likely spill the beans to him if she stayed anymore. She knew Reve can take hits. They sparred together and she was strong, but Reve, he can outlast her all the time and take her blows like nothing or recover quickly. "Honestly! I don't see you like a guy, Reve! You're just my friend from the orphanage!"

Reve flinched inwardly but he was the same outside.

"Honestly! If you spent more time focusing on your jobs than goofing off and doing what you want..." She said harshly before her eyes widened and stopped.,

"I see."

"wa-"

"Knight-Captain! We have a mission from the Overseer. He needs your presence now, sir." Said one of his soldiers.

"I see. Gather the men, We're heading out now." He said as he stood up, brushing his blue coat.

"Reve, wait." She called out only to pause and her blue eyes to widen when Reve walked ahead. 'That's right. I have to give it my all for my mission.' She said as she watched him go and did not call out as she saw his shrinking back from each step.

"You shouldn't have done that lady Durandal." The soldier said as he followed his Knight-captain.

While Reve walked alone to his ship, tears fell from his eyes.

'Maybe... Bianka was right. I should focus more.' He thought as he entered the small ship and went to his quarters and put on his uniform.

"Captain! Look out!" One of his men shouted as Reve touched the device Otto had sent him and before he knew it. He was gone and into a bubble universe of the sea of quanta. 

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Captain Reve Cruz was missing.

days turned to weeks, and weeks turned months. The knight-captain was still not found after one faithful day. 

A lot of people were restless. Even the overseer, Otto Apocalypse, who treated the boy like he was his own grandson, was restless. But none were as restless as Bianka 'Durandal' Ataegina. She missed him, her best friend and now he was missing. 

During a meeting for the A-rank Valkyries and Knight-captains, when the door opened, revealing Reve Cruz in all his glory. 

"Reve!" Bianka stood up in shock as she looked at him and her eyes widened. 

Reve Cruz, A knight-captain was in a wheelchair pushed by his men. He has bandages around his eyes and he was filled with scars. The signs of lack of sleep are present in the cracks around his eyes. 

He now wore a formal suit... a Gray open trench coat, a dark brown vest with buckles to keep it in place over a white shirt with the collar hidden by a cloth mask resting like a scarf around his neck. He also wore a pair of black leather gloves with bracers on his forearms to protect them, the sign of battle evident from its scratches. He now wore a pair of pants the same color as his coat and a pair of boots with shin guard... well on his left foot. His right for was gone, replaced by a peg leg. 

"Dear, oh dear. Apologies for my tardiness, Overseer." Reve Cruz said with a smile and a gentle voice. 

"Knight-Captain Cruz, Would you mind explaining yourself?" Otto asked, hiding his worries expertly as he confronted the handicapped young man, a cane on his hand. Reve looked older.

"Explain what? If it is about the mission then it is a success, Overseer." The young man answered with a smile while he was pushed inside. His men, the two always by his side now wore clothes similar to him but with the masks on, covering their reactions, and with capes around their shoulders. 

"Other than that. Why did it take you so long?" Otto asked as he looked at Reve. 

A hum escaped the young man's lips as he thought for it. 

Seeing this, Otto looked at his other student, Bianka, and lowered his hand. It was a gesture for her to calm herself and sit down. An order she obeyed reluctantly. 

"The night... and the dream were long." He answered cryptically while the men behind him flinched, eyes widening in horror for only the smallest fraction of a second but enough for many to catch it. 

"I see. I will be taking your report, Knight-captain Cruz. I assume that this is your early retirement." Otto hoped that his grandson-figure would accept this offer. He was already injured heavily and he already had a plan to find out. 

" Boys. Stay put." He commanded his two subordinates who were about to voice their protests. "And I fear that I am still far away from retirement, Overseer," Ren answered with a smile. "The beasts I have to hunt are a bit... disappointing to what I am now used to after the mission." He answered with a smile. 

"Very well. Are you sure you can still fight in that condition?" 

"I am, dear Overseer," Reve answered with a smile. "I have a reason to fight now." He told Otto as he stood up, supporting himself with his cane. 

"Oh?" 

"I recovered some of my memories and I want a reunion as soon as possible," Reve said as he reached for his bandages. Seeing this, the two behind him stood still in attention and bowed their heads. letting the bandages fall, a pair of red orbs stood in place of his regular dark eyes. "I long for a reunion of two brothers." He said with a gentle smile, yet his eyes said one thing. 

'I won't let anyone stop me.'

"After all, The night and the dream have been long. And I'm sure my dear brother has been afraid of being alone."