As night fell, Hiro and Zero Two stood inside the cockpit of their FranXX, their hands tightly gripping the control sticks as they exchanged resolute gazes.
"Identity confirmed—Pilot code 002, code 016. Reboot sequence initiated."
As the system activated, the FranXX let out a deep, rumbling roar, its core glowing with a brilliant red light. The surrounding ruins trembled, as if a long-slumbering giant was awakening. Dust swirled into the air, stones crumbled, and even the earth itself seemed to respond to the return of this long-lost power.
Suddenly, shadows of enemies emerged from the depths of the ruins—grotesque creatures dragging their twisted bodies forward, emitting eerie screeches as they charged. Their numbers far exceeded expectations, surging forth like a black tide, ready to consume the battlefield.
"Darling, this time, we’ll never be separated again."
Zero Two smirked, her hands swiftly inputting battle commands as the FranXX’s power output surged to its limit. The mech wielded its lance, slicing through the night sky with astonishing speed to meet the enemy head-on. The first strike was flawless, piercing through an enemy and reducing it to dust—but countless more swarmed from all directions.
Hiro swiftly maneuvered the FranXX, evading a clawed strike from the side. The lance swept out in a horizontal arc, unleashing a blazing energy wave that tore through the enemy ranks. But the assault did not cease. A monstrous creature, far larger than the rest, lunged at them, its limbs clinging to the ruined walls, its razor-sharp talons aimed straight for the cockpit.
"Zero Two, prepare for high-energy output!"
"Understood, Darling!"
Zero Two pushed the power core to its maximum, causing the FranXX’s armor to glow with an intense crimson light—like a beast awakening from its slumber. Her voice rang out:
"Mode Release—Charge Strike!"
The FranXX dove forward at breakneck speed, its lance striking true and piercing through the enemy’s core. A violent explosion illuminated the night sky as the enemy’s formation was shattered. However, both Zero Two and Hiro remained tense—more enemies were closing in.
"Zero Two! We can’t let them bring us down again!" Hiro gritted his teeth, gripping the controls tighter.
"Let’s finish this battle, Darling!" Zero Two’s eyes burned with determination.
The FranXX’s core energy reached its peak. Its wings spread wide, transforming into a streak of crimson light as it charged into the heart of the enemy horde. With every swing of the lance, the battlefield erupted with explosions, and enemies were torn apart one after another.
But the battle was far from over. A greater threat was about to emerge.
A massive vortex formed in the air, distorting space itself, shattering the balance of the battlefield.
"This energy signature… it can’t be…" Zero Two’s voice trembled slightly.
Then, from the darkness, an enormous entity slowly emerged. Its twisted form radiated an eerie violet glow—a harbinger of calamity.
"VIRM…!" Hiro’s eyes widened in shock, his heart sinking.
The leader of VIRM gazed down upon them with a cold, calculating stare. "Did you truly believe this war was over? You are trapped in an endless cycle, forever bound by fate."
"We are no longer pawns to be controlled!" Hiro glared at VIRM, his grip tightening on the controls.
Zero Two let out a cold chuckle, her gaze filled with defiance. "We’ve already defied fate. This time, we’ll break free from everything!"
VIRM scoffed. With a wave of its hand, the monstrous army regrouped, surging forward once more like an unrelenting tide.
"Darling, get ready!" Zero Two took a deep breath, her battle spirit soaring.
"This time, we won’t lose!" Hiro and Zero Two shouted in unison as the FranXX erupted with blinding light, launching a final charge against their enemies!
VIRM sneered, raising its hands as countless violet beams rained down from above. FranXX weaved through the deadly barrage, its lance spinning in a dazzling arc, aimed directly at VIRM’s core!
"Come, VIRM! This time, we’ll end you for good!"
Hiro roared as he drove the FranXX forward.
"The cycle will always repeat. You cannot escape fate!" VIRM’s voice echoed ominously, as dozens of energy constructs materialized, surrounding FranXX.
"Darling, let’s break free from this cursed destiny—together!" Zero Two’s eyes burned with passion as she pushed the mech into a high-speed spin, releasing a brilliant wave of crimson energy.
FranXX tore through the enemy ranks, heading straight for VIRM’s core. The final clash of power was imminent.
To be continued…
