*Y/N POV, day after Zero Two's departure*

After Zero Two department, I went back to room I share with Hiro and Goro. I'm lying on my bed with my laptop on my stomach, searching how to activate Thanatos

'We need full power. Trying to get Zero back here will be hard. Especially with Alpha and his lackeys all around. I can't stand seeing Hiro like this. I need to think about something, quick'

Then I remembered my uncle's words

'When negative and positive, male and female factors combine, and their hearts become one, the Iron Maiden will reveal her true form...'

(Y/N): "There is more about it, right, uncle?"

'Every FranXX have hidden configuration when score gets to 120... Wait. That's it. I know what to do'

With that I closed my laptop and went to girls side. I knocked on the door to where Ryuko stays with Ichigo and Ikuno. Soon Ryuko opened it

Ryuko: "(Y/N)? What are you doing here?"

(Y/N): "You are alone?"

Ryuko: "Well, yes. So what?"

(Y/N): "Ryuko, you know I love you"

Ryuko: "I know, I love you too (Y/N), we tell that to each other every day"

(Y/N): "I want the best for you. You are my everything. Ryuko, I love you the most in the world"

Ryuko: "I..." Before she could finish I put us in the kiss. She melts instantly and we started to deepen it. Soon she cupped my face while I get my hand on her hair. We broke the kiss about 2 minutes later

(Y/N): "Remember, I will always love you"

Ryuko: "Eh... I *pant* know. Let me tell you, we didn't kissed like that since forever..." then our communicators went off "It's Nana, she wants us to go to briefing room in ten"

(Y/N): "So we have some more..." She cut me off with second kiss, same as previous or even maybe more passionate. I hoped it will last forever but we still need to breath

Ryuko: "I love that feeling and I love you too even more. I promised to stay with you forever, same as you promised that to me too"

(Y/N): "We lived through so much and the promise is still kept. So what do you say? Together?" I offered her my hand and she instantly grabbed it

Ryuko: "Together" with that we walked to the elevator and soon we arrived in briefing room, with our hands still intertwined we sit down. Ichigo turned to us

Ichigo: "Where have you two been? I wanted to talk with you"

Ryuko: "Ichigo. It was our business, not yours. We had some lovers time"

(Y/N): "And if it was about yesterday's events, we don't care. We still think what we do was right"

Ichigo: "I'm the leader and I want to know what's going on with the whole squad..." Ryuko cut her off

Ryuko: "Like you would care... If I remember correctly you wanted to remove us"

Ichigo: "I didn't mean to..."

(Y/N): "Listen, Ichigo, you really need to get your emotions in check. We don't care if we are a part of Squad 13, or even the Nines. We are here to get Zero Two back"

Ichigo: "Again with her... You saw what she did"

Ryuko: "Only because you didn't let her or us to tell her story"

Ichigo: "Her story? Besides killing her partners?"

(Y/N): "You want to know more? Now it's not our task but Hiro's. That's it if he would want to tell you"

Then Nana and Hachi entered and started the briefing

Hachi: "This mission has but one objective: taking control of the area known as Gran Crevasse. The 4th United company is currently carrying out attacks, but due to klaxosaur resistance, they're not making inroads. Squad 13 is to group up with squads from four other plantations, and take part in the mission as the 6th United Company" then Kokoro got her hand up

Kokoro: "What exactly is in Gran Crevasse?" Nana and Hachi turned to each other, nodded, then back to us

Nana: "This might prove shocking to you kids, but take a look. Then a video feed appeared on the monitor. 

Zorome: "What's that? A black wall?" then feed changes to a lot of klaxosaurs getting out of the Grand Crevasse

Miku: "What the hell? What's going on there?" she asked while feed changed to yet another scene, this time presenting battlefield and then a destroyed plantation

Futoshi: "No way..." Feed changes a few more times, showing either standard FranXX geting surrounded by Klaxosaurs or another standard model without it's head

Kokoro: "That's awful"

'These scumbags are sacrificing everything...' I thought with another thoughts for how I will murder them all

Mitsuru: "This battle is clearly on a different scale than all our prior ones"

Hachi: "Taking over Gran Crevasse is Papa's long standing wish. This battle could be a turning point in humanity's history" 

Goro: "H-Hey, look" Everyone looked back at the monitor to see a line of M9 FranXX walking, with Strelitzia in stampede mode before them

'This little prick is doing it again! I will torture him... Burn him alive until he will beg that he was never born...' 

Then Strelitzia roars and emerges into the battle. 

Hiro: "Zero Two?" Ichigo took his hand, averting looking at him. I looked down to see Ryuko tightening her hold on me. I leaned over to her

(Y/N): "We will get her. Even If we have to kill Alpha and the rest" I whispered and she just nodded. Then speakers come to life

Speakers: "Message from Mission Command. The 6th United Company is to prepare for sortie" Nana sighed worriedly and turned to us

Nana: "You are up, kids" We stood up and walk to change. When we are on the way to docking area, Hiro stopped us

Hiro: "Be careful there, guys"

Goro: "We will, don't worry"

Zorome: "Yeah. Time to kick some klaxosaur's ass"

Futoshi: "Leave my food alone, okay, Hiro?"

Ichigo: "Sit tight and wait, Hiro. Once this battle is over, I'll teach you how to pilot from the ground up" 

Hiro: "Please come back alive, guys" Everyone offered him a thumbs up and a smile. After that they went on their way, but me and Ryuko stood with him for a little longer

Ryuko: "We are getting her back. We promise"

Hiro: "You saying it like it was so simple"

(Y/N): "We are not coming back without her" we started to walk away "Don't miss your chance buddy. Remember what I told you yesterday. She needs you, even more now than before" We walked out to Heliconia and activated her.

*timeskip*

After getting out of Plantation 13's hanger we were joined by another 20 standard FranXX. 

Delphinium: "All FranXX in position. Awaiting your orders"

Nana: "Your goal is Point F2. All units, move out!"

(Y/N): "Let's get our friend back, Ryuko"

Heliconia: "Yhm" With that we rocketed forward, slashing every klaxosaur with ease. Soon we get near Nines

(Y/N): "Hey, mind if we get some of your kills?"

Alpha: "Omega. So you and Psi finally decided to join us. Well, better later than never"

Heliconia: "Oh, don't think about it like that. We are only here to keep our place in pilots ranking" We continue slashing. Where Nines kill 3 klaxosaurs, Heliconia get two times more

(Y/N): "Well, their statistics are fucked up now. Let's head back to our squad" we walked back, only for Ichigo to lecture us

Delphinium: "Why did you two rushed without us?! We are supposed to stick together!" Heliconia just scoffed and went to stand next to Delphinium

Argentea: "Wow. It's like we have a bunch of Strelitzias and Heliconias"

(Y/N): "Eh, we are better than them Miku"

Delphinium: "Focus. We are joining them" we walked over and Heliconia started slashing every Klaxosaur in her sight. When one M9 get back to back with Ichigo

Alpha: "Hey. So that's your FranXX. How truly adorable"

Delphinium: "Gee, thanks. So, what's the situation?"

Alpha: "We're holding them just fine, but we're not getting anywhere"

Heliconia: "So get the fuck out of our way shrimp, and let us do the work" she scoffed, earning a laugh from our squad clowns

Alpha: "Tsk. Cold as always Psi" Then his M9 pointed to the Gran Crevasse "You see that over there? The Crevasse has been sealed off inside a thick dome. To get rid of it, we'll have to strike from the inside. So basically..."

Delphinium: "We have to go through there, huh? Let's go guys. Argentea and Heliconia, follow my lead! Chlorophytum and Genista, provide cover fire!"

Everyone: "Roger!" After that we sprung to action

Chlorophytum: "We're going full power!" she got her arms to her side and those wings on them turned into some type of weapon

'Damn, and I thought it was for flight stabilization'

Futoshi: "Right on!" soon, six beams of energy cut every Klaxosaurs on their way

Heliconia: "Nice job Ikuno!" she smiled and turned around, to cut some more klaxosaur with her new weapon. We continue to make our way forward, cutting every klaxosaur in half with just one swing of Heliconia's scythe. 

(Y/N): "Love, how about we warm the atmosphere?"

Heliconia: "I don't see why not. Scissor Scythe, Full Power" with our weapon on flames we doubled our efficiency. "Hahaha. It's so much fun. Like beating One Stars back at Honno, Hahaha" she had a wide smile on her face

(Y/N): "Hahaha. I hope it won't end soon. I have some more steam to blow off"

Heliconia: "Yeah... Hey, Delphi! How are you holding?!"

Delphinium meanwhile kicked one klaxosaur and slashed another one in half with her swords

Delphinium: "These Klaxosaurs are not that strong" then one Klaxosaur tried to sneak on her, but we throw our scythe at it, killing it instantly

(Y/N): "Chat later, job first. Be careful, Ichigo. Goro" Delphinium just nodded

Zorome: "Alright! You saw that (Y/N)?! We already got 20!"

Heliconia: "We got 38 for now. Seems like you still have a long way to go until you beat us" she told with sly grin

Zorome: "No way! Miku, we need to beat them!" We continue to create a path, leaving a trail of blue blood and Klaxosaur's bodies. In the air, a blue mist is visible. Soon we get near a large oval doors

Goro: "Wait, is that man made?"

(Y/N): "Looks like it"

Delphinium: "We're going in through that hole, guys!" with that we hear a loud explosion and klaxosaur started running away

Zorome: "Wh-What?"

Chlorophytum: "The klaxosaurs are fleeing"

Heliconia: "Something is wrong..." soon ground under Plantation 26 crack and from there emerges a 3D trapezoid shaped klaxosaur. It's higher than Plantation and longer than one for sure.

(Y/N): "Super Lehmann class..."

Futoshi: "Th.. The mountains moved!" After that I could only hear cracks from Plantation 26 as well as Klaxosaur's tracks moving. Then, plantation explodes, not doing any damage for the Klaxosaur

'Shit... 090...'

Heliconia: "Fuck! 090!" we get no response from him

Goro: "This can't be happening..."

(Y/N): "I hope they are..." I was cut off by 'Protocol 32...' from the radio. "No..."

'Do they really want to sacrifice the whole squad?!'

???: "Yes sir"

Heliconia: "It was 090!"

(Y/N): "Motherfuckers... Suicide protocol..."

Mitsuru: "It's moving toward our plantation!" we started to chase it. 

Zorome: "S-Say what?"

Alpha: "Well, what now?" I and Alpha looked up to see FranXX from Squad 26 with magma fuel canisters.

090: "All units, Protocol 32"

Squad 26: "Roger"

(Y/N) and Heliconia: "090 NO!"

090: "Squad 13, the rest is in your hands" then an explosion occurs and Squad 26 is wiped out

(Y/N): "Fucking bullshit! Was it worth it?! It's still moving!"

Goro: "Wh-What the hell?" then klaxosaur started tilting forward.

Zorome: "I-It stopped!"

(Y/N): "No..." Then klaxosaur impale Plantation 13's wall and get his head into the inner city. It opens it's mouth and let a lot of Klaxosaurs inside

Futoshi: "O-Our home..."

Delphinium: "We 're going to go defend it!"

'If this thing destroys Plantation 13, these motherfuckers from council will order Protocol 32. Now way in hell we will allow it!' Then from behind we hear a growl. Strelitzia rushed past us and jumped inside plantation

Delphinium: "Zero Two?!" We waste no time. Activating Heliconia's booster we flew right after her"

(Y/N): "I will not let you destroy our future!" With that we jumped down but Heliconia turn off. I heard a sobs from Ryuko

Ryuko: "(Y/N). What if they order them to do Protocol 32 *sniff* I don't want any of our new friends to end like this. *sniff*" I get near her and tilted her face up.

(Y/N): "No way in hell we will allow this. We still have a planet to save"

Ryuko: "But..." I cut her off with a passionate kiss like in the morning, she melts into it.

(Y/N): "Love, that's why we are here. Now, to save our home and our family..." she dabbed the tears away and nodded with determined look on her face. We soon get to our places and I command connection. Typical green orbs full of memory get in my vision, but this time they are not only with our memories from Honno Town. They are also memories with Squad 13. Memories that what are we fighting for is right. Memories of mine and Ryuko's promise to stay together forever and marry each other... I then get back to real world and see that our connection is settled at 120

'It worked'  I looked to the right to see a message 'Perfect synchronization, Heliconia Thanatos activated'

(Y/N): "Ryuko?"

Heliconia: "What?' Her face appeared on my right, but was covered by the hood and her eyes were glowing red. She check her body "Oh, so that was your plan?"

(Y/N): "We need everything we have in order to save them. Uncle told us about Iron Maiden's true form... hope you like it"

Heliconia: "So, Heliconia Thanatos? God of Death? I love it!"

(Y/N): "I love it too. And I love you"

Heliconia: "I love you too. Now, let's show them why we are called Reapers!" With that we sprung to the fray, helping Strelitzia with klaxosaurs around

*3rd POV, Plantation 13 Defense Room*

Analyst: "Both Codes 004 and 006 scores got to 120. They achieved a perfect connection"

Dr.FranXX: "I knew they can do it" he stared with proud look at Heliconia's grim reaper config

'My nephew, my niece in law, this is why I wanted you in my plans. Your determination will lead us to victory' Doctor though

Hiro: "Doctor. What happened to Heliconia?"

Dr.FranXX: "It's like I always say. When two factors, male and female, connect, and their hearts become one, the Iron Maiden will reveal her true form. This is Heliconia Thanatos, Heliconia's true form. Grim Reaper, getting ready to collect the souls of those who stood on her way. She is unstoppable in this form, just like Strelitzia"

Hiro: "Like Strelitzia?"

Dr.FranXX: "Of course. Heliconia and Strelitzia are sister units, the two strongest FranXX in existence"

Nana: "Raise the bulwarks! If we lose this place, we're done for!"

Hachi: "That's right. Neutralizing the Super Lehmann class is our top priority"

Nana: "Doctor, it isn't safe here. Please return to HQ. You get back to Mistilteinn, too, Hiro!" Hiro and Dr.FranXX looked at monitor with Strelitzia and Heliconia fighting klaxosaurs

Dr.FranXX: "Don't you find her far more beautiful than any human? Pure and proud, and more alone than us all. She's like a klaxosaur, through and through"

Hiro: "No! Zero Two is no klaxosaur!" Doctor turned to him "She is my partner!"

Dr.FranXX: "Then why are you still here my boy? Go to her" with that Hiro sprinted from the room

*Back with Heliconia, (Y/N) POV*

Heliconia: "That's it. Scissor Scythe, Decapitation Mode! Full Power!" with a battle cry we rushed and impaled every klaxosaur on our way "Now to finish this. (Y/N), get ready"

(Y/N): "I'm always ready, love!"

Heliconia: "Good. Flamethrower!" We get the flames going off and grilled every klaxosaur in 100 meter perimeter. Then the rest of our squad jumped down "This is our home and our family!"

(Y/N): "And you will pay for trying to destroy it, and for hurting them!"

(Y/N) and Heliconia: "You damn monsters!" We rushed again, slashing everything in our way

Delphinium: "What is happening?"

Argentea: "Look at Heliconia!" they all looked at us, but saw only a hooded FranXX with red glowing eyes

Delphinium: "(Y/N)! Ryuko! You there?!" we get near them and Heliconia got her hood off, reviling her normal face, only with red glowing eyes instead of her natural blue

Heliconia: "Good to see you finally made it"

Genista: "What happened to you?"

Heliconia: "Oh this. Heliconia's true form... Heliconia Thanatos"

Chlorophytum: "Greek's God of Death?"

(Y/N): "Yeah. Now excuse us" Heliconia got her hood back on "We still have plantation to save" with that we went on killing spree again

*timeskip five minutes*

Futoshi: "Jeez! How many more do we have to kill?!"

Zorome: "Quit whining fatty! We've gotta protect our plantation!"

Futoshi: "Don't call me that!"

Argentea: "Hey, fire more of those beams from earlier"

Chlorophytum: "I don't have the energy for that! I've used up all the reserves, too!"

Argentea: "What? Don't be cheap!"

Genista: "Don't fight. We must work together" Then Strelitzia run pass them and went on her own killing spree

Goro: "Good thing we have Heliconia" They looked up to see us beheading 5 klaxosaurs with one swing. We noticed their glances, waved and went back to behead more. Time flew, we don't know how long we were fighting or how many klaxosaurs we have killed. One thing is sure. We are not near the end...

(Y/N): "Ryuko, how do you feel?"

Heliconia: "Good. I can still fight. You?"

(Y/N): "Same" We looked down to see a training unit running past us

Heliconia: "Huh?"

(Y/N): "Who could?"

(Y/N) and Heliconia: "Hiro!"

(Y/N): "He is trying to get near Strelitzia!"

Heliconia: "We need to help him!" 

(Y/N): "Squad 13, this is Heliconia! We spotted a training unit with Hiro inside! We are escorting him to Strelitzia! We will be thankful for any help" we rushed behind Hiro. He soon get next to Argentea

Argentea: "Hiro?"

Heliconia: "Tea, we need to get him there!" she wanted to follow us but Klaxosaurs started flooding our position. When we are done with them Hiro was ahead of us. We rocketed towards him to see destroyed training unit and Hiro with his head bleeding. A klaxosaur tried to attack him but Delphinium killed it

Delphinium: "Why'd you come, Hiro? What can you do in a training unit? I'm not letting you go" Then she get her hand down and got on one knee "H-Hey, Goro!"

Goro: "That's enough"

Delphinium: "But..."

Goro: "I can't stand watching Hiro and Zero Two like this anymore" Delphinium powered down and I see Goro walking out, offering a hand to Hiro. A while later Hiro enters Delphinium, and her faceplate closes, leaving Goro nearby destroyed training unit. 

Heliconia: "Hop on Goro" She said while lowering her hand. He jumped on it and soon I open Heliconia's faceplate

(Y/N): "Come on man. We have a plenty of space here" He nodded and sat down on a jump seat he used once before. I activated Heliconia and we stood next to Delphinium

Heliconia: "Ichigo, go get him there! We took care of Goro!" she nodded

Delphinium: "Here we go, Hiro!"

Hiro: "Yeah!" After that Delphinium used her boosters and rocketed towards Strelitzia. I did the same to Heliconia

(Y/N): "Goro, if she doesn't kiss you after all this shit is done, we will make her do it"

Heliconia: "Haha. She sure own Goro at least one! Right, buddy?" Goro just give us an awkward smile

(Y/N): "I think that's 'yes'. Haha" We finally get near Strelitzia. In time to see Delphinium trying to attack her

Delphinium: "Zero Two! I'm so sick of how you toy with me!" They went to clash but Strelitzia block it. Delphinium wanted to stab Strelitzia, but she just bite on her sword, soon breaking it. Delphinium just throw it away and slap Strelitzia

Delphinium: "I wish... I wish we'd never known you!" Strelitzia answers with slapping Delphinium with the dull side of her tail, reviling a mess of metallic red petals

'I knew it'

Delphinium: "I'll let you have Hiro, so get your act together already!" She drives her head inside Strelitzia's jaw. They stood like this for thirty seconds

Ichigo: "Okay, It's done" We walked over to her. I opened the cockpit and get Goro on Heliconia's hand. We activate Heliconia again and get Goro back to Delphinium. Soon she activates too

Delphinium: "Keep Strelitzia safe! I hate to admit it, but only Strelitzia can kill that big lug" We walked over to Delphinium and Heliconia put her hand oh her shoulder, putting her hood down in the meantime

Heliconia: "Ichigo, you did the right thing"

(Y/N): "Like a true leader should do, to put squad before herself" Delphinium just nodded. We turned to the horde of klaxosaurs coming our way and started killing them, not letting them get near Strelitzia

Genista: "They numbers are going down"

Mitsuru: "But stay alert"

Argentea: "I've never killed so many before" Then a core from klaxosaur shattered near her

Zorome: "Hey, Miku. Something dropped"

Argentea: "What is this?"

Chlorophytum: "It looks like a human" Heliconia walked over to them and we opened our private line

(Y/N): "This is... a klaxosapien"

Heliconia: "May their poor souls find happiness in afterlife"

(Y/N): "Princess... I'm sorry..." We then heard something exploding

Zorome: "What's going on?"

(Y/N): "They are detonating plantations..."

Futoshi: "B-But weren't adults still in there?"

Mitsuru: "Are they making the plantations self destruct?"

(Y/N): "Of course. Papa will do anything to achieve his goal. He doesn't care about us"

Zorome: "What is that supposed to mean?!"

Mitsuru: "Exactly what (Y/N) said..."

*Plantation 13 Defense Room, 3rd POV*

Hachi: "They got too far..."

Dr.FranXX: "Of all the foolish..."

Nana: "Doctor. What should we do?"

Dr.FranXX: "It will be a turning point. Whenever (Y/N) and Ryuko get children to rebel against them, we will be moving to Stage 2. Be sure to go with them.

Hachi and Nana: "Right"

*Back with (Y/N) and Heliconia, (Y/N) POV*

(Y/N): "Come on Hiro! You are with her now!"

Delphinium: "How much longer?" 

Then three turret like Klaxosaurs fired at Strelitzia. Heliconia went to block it but it was too late. They hit Strelitzia and sent her flying 

Heliconia: "Zero Two!" then a red light erupted from Strelitzia

Genista: "Look!" 

Delphinium: "That light..."

I instantly got a goofy smile on my face and some tears in my eyes

(Y/N): "Ryuko! He did it! He saved her!" Heliconia appeared on my right. With the same goofy smile as well as pixel tears at the edge of her eyes

Heliconia: "Yeah *sniff*. Oh my god..." she waved her hand before her face " Zero's quest *sniff* is finally over" Then right before our eyes Strelitzia changed from her Stampede mode into her Iron Maiden mode. She was looking normal, aside that she is now all red like Zero's horns. Soon she finished her transformation

Everyone: "Strelitzia!" with that she rocketed towards Super Lehmann, but we can still hear them in the comms

Hiro: "Zero Two!"

Strelitzia: "Darling!"

Hiro: "Zero Two!"

Strelitzia: "Darling! Darling! Darling! Darling!" she flew inside Super Lehmann's mouth. Creature rocks backwards, falling away from plantation. Soon the whole Klaxosaur explodes and Strelitzia emerges from the other side. "Darling... I'm really happy I met you! I love you!"

'Damn ninjas cutting onions' I looked to the right to see tears flowing freely from Heliconia's red eyes. Hiro then laughs

Hiro: "Me too, Zero Two! I love you!" Faces of everyone from the squad appeared in the cockpit

Zorome: "Cut the comms, dumbass"

Futoshi: "Seriously"

Argentea: "Those stupid idiots!"

Delphinium: "I'm happy for you two" and she shredded a single tear

Hiro: "Zero Two, we need to destroy that dome. Think we can?"

Strelitzia: "If we're together, of course we can!"

Alpha: "Shall we get going too, then?" and with that Nines rocketed out

(Y/N): "Ryuko, you good?"

Heliconia: "Y-Yeah *sniff*. Let's get out of here" We rocketed right after Nines and we see Strelitzia cutting Klaxosaurs with the widest smile I have ever saw on her face. We landed on cliff nearby, observing everything, then Alpha radioed us

Alpha: "Psi. Omega. You are not helping us?"

(Y/N): "Nah Alpha, you are the Nines, you could do it without us"

Delta: "Oh come on you two"

Heliconia: "Sorry Delta. We are only ordered to keep Plantation 13 safe. Grand Crevasse was your task"

Delta: "You two are not fun..." we cut the comms and continued to watch as Strelitzia get inside Gran Crevasse. Soon it emits a bright light, and after Nines put their spears into the dome. Then it explodes and Strelitzia rockets up in the air. We then hear a second explosion, probably from dome's core

Heliconia: "She looks like an angel..."

(Y/N): "That's our little sis for you. Let's meet with her" We flew to where Strelitzia and the Nines stood. Heliconia put her hood down and hugged Strelitzia

Heliconia: "Zero. We were so worried. Don't you dare do something like that again, little sis"

Strelitzia: "(Y/N). Ryuko. I'm sorry for what I did..."

(Y/N): "Don't. We understand..." I was cut off by a giant hand getting out of Gran Crevasse

Alpha: "Wow. An instant reaction" Meanwhile the hand lean down towards Super Lehmann corpse as well as Plantation 13. It grabs the core and drag itself back, leaving only Mistilteinn from what once was Plantation 13. Nines meanwhile got back to Papa

(Y/N): "Guys, you are okay?"

Delphinium: "(Y/N). Yeah, but... Plantation is gone"

Then I opened a private link with Zero Two and Hiro

(Y/N): "Hiro, seems like our plan will start faster"

Hiro: "Seems like it"

Strelitzia: "Wait. Darling, you know?"

Hiro: "I saw in your memories who Ryuko and (Y/N) really are. They told me the plan. And I promised you. We will travel around the outside world"

Heliconia: "Well, now we need to wait"

We powered Heliconia and Strelitzia down a few meters from the rest of Squad 13. We walked out to see Zero leaning on Hiro's shoulder. I walked over to them

(Y/N): "Let me help you Hiro"

Hiro: "Sure" I got Zero's arm around my shoulder. Hiro got her other arm. We sat down, Hiro was holding her hand. 

(Y/N): "Zero..." I hugged her "Don't you ever scare us like that. You just like to make us worried, don't you, little sis?" Ryuko walked over to us, still having a goofy smile on her face

Ryuko: " I... I..." she said while having some tears in her eyes

(Y/N): "Come on love, we are all family here" She went to us and joined the hug "You too Hiro. If you want to marry our little Zero, you need our blessings" I laughed while Zero Two and Hiro blushed

Zero Two: "Brother! Don't embarrass me in front of my Darling!"

Ryuko: "He is joking. Hiro already did enough to grant it. So as we stood here. Hiro, code 016..."

(Y/N): "We, as the oldest present members of (L/N) and Frank family. We are giving you our blessings. May your love be eternal"

Ryuko: "May you two live in harmony"

(Y/N): "Oh, and Zero Two. We are expecting a lot of nephews and nieces from you two" They blushed again

Zero Two and Hiro: "(Y/N)!"

(Y/N): "I'm joking" I scrapped the nape of my neck. 

The rest of Squad 13 get near us. Hiro get before Zero Two trying to protect her. Me and Ryuko get to his side, with our weapons ready. Zero Two covers behind us, while still holding Hiro's hand. The rest of our squad have confused looks on her faces. Then they all look at Ichigo, waiting for her reaction. She walks over to us and look at me and Ryuko, then she looked at Hiro and finally at Zero Two. Me and Ryuko nodded and stepped aside. Ichigo kneel next to Zero and slowly reaches for her, only for Zero to flinch and look away. Ichigo get her hand back, smiles and try again, this time cupping Zero's cheek

Ichigo: "Zero Two... I'm glad you are okay" she offered her a warm smile

Zero Two: "You don't hate me?"

Ichigo: "No. (Y/N) was right. I let my emotions get better of me. You are just an ordinary girl" She hugged Zero Two " One of us, an irreplaceable part of Squad 13"

(Y/N): "Amen to that. Now let's all head back home" Me, Hiro and Ryuko helped Zero up and soon we all walked back to Mistilteinn"

'Stage 2... Soon we will leave this place. Everyone saw what happened there. Now all we need to do... is to get a spark of rebellion'

https://youtu.be/zMVxXzB38Cs

A/N: I know there was no opening and ending in this ep. But I decided to put second opening and ending from previous chapter. Why not?

As you know, or not, DiTF got a turn into a Star Wars after I think ep 20. This will not take place here. APE are all humans, including Papa and Vice Chairman. As for VIRM, I will think about something. I already have ending in mind, as well as what will happen in 'Rebellion' arc. 

Sneak Peak: 

(Y/N): "And that's how we ended up here"

Kill la Kill belongs to Studio Trigger

Darling in the FranXX belongs to Studio Trigger, A1 Studios and CloverWorks

OC's belongs to me

(Y/N) belongs to you