NECRO-Driver Dawn EP 8: The Shadow Returns

(Meanwhile, back in Norahs… Lady Shirina, Shenrei, and Graves have arrived where Jin is currently held.)

Lady Shirina: So this is the machine's pilot?

Shenrei: Yes.

Graves: *Scoffs* He's nothing but a puny runt.

Lady Shirina: *Cold glare full of daggers* A runt whose secrets could turn the tide of this war.

Shenrei: The soldiers have already begun testing the machine's capabilities, as well as studying the parts. We should be able to see what it's made out of and use that to improve our own weapons.

Lady Shirina: Excellent! With the Sarlen's secrets in hand, this war is as good as ours.

Lalah: *Nervously* C-Captain?

Shenrei: *Gasp and sees Lalah* Oh Lalah, are you okay?

Lalah: I'm fine, but the one you brought for me to watch...

Graves: What about him?

Lalah: You should know he… His power is still as strong as ever.

Shenrei: Huh? What do you mean?

Lalah: Just walk towards him, you'll feel it.

*Shenrei looks at Graves, and then they both walk up to Jin. They both take one step forward, before backing up from the immense power emitted from Jin*

Shenrei: What the… Who is he?!

Graves: This isn't a human being… THIS is a monster!

Lady Shirina: A monster you say? Well then, we'll have to just perform some tests on this so-called "monster" won't we?

*Shenrei, Lalah, and Graves all gasp*

Lady Shirina: Why are you all surprised? You two know you want to see how much this boy can handle, just as much as I do.

Shenrei: Uhh right…

Graves: Sometimes you scare even me.

Lady Shirina: *Evil laugh* Exactly! That is my very wish! Did the soldiers ever finish repairing the machine to a reasonable state?

Shenrei: They have, it's able to be operated at about 75% of it's normal functioning power.

Graves: I take it you have something in mind for him?

Lady Shirina: That I do. I know the perfect test for our special guest right here. *Evil Smirk*

(Back on the Blitzwing, Kira and Zach have received the enemies location, and are alerting Capt. Maeko. Play Dragon Ball Z Kai - Fusion's Theme (Official) Unreleased OST on loop)

Kira: *Sees the radar beeping rapidly.* Capt. Maeko, the radar has picked up the enemy!

Capt. Maeko: How close are they?

Zach: They're pretty close, we'll be right at the location in 5 minutes.

Capt. Maeko: Good job locating them, Blitzwing full speed ahead! *Calls over the PA: Attention all units, the enemy is close! Be on standby and be ready to defend if necessary.* Zach, open the rear deck! Kira, check to see if Sonjo and Khan are ready for launch.

Kira: Sir! Sonjo, Khan, are you ready for launch?

Khan: Everything's good and we're ready to go.

Sonjo: It's time to get Jin back!

Kira: Rear deck catapults launching in 5…4… 3... 2...1

Sonjo/Khan: *In unison* GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! *They launch from the catapults.

Capt. Maeko: Alex, where are Baron, Ja'Skaar, and C?

Alex: Ja'skaar and C are pretty much where you expect them to be, nowhere to be found if it involves the three of them.

Capt. Maeko: *Angered* What?! Why can't they just put aside their differences and help a fallen comrade?

Kira: Capt. Maeko you must remain calm!

Zach: We'll take care of it ourselves.

Capt. Maeko: What about Baron?

Roux: He's still sleeping on the job.

Capt. Maeko: Tch, we need Baron for this mission. Khan and Sonjo are only going in alone because Baron isn't here to back them up.

Ayumi: Capt. Maeko, let me go out there and assist them.

Capt. Maeko: Huh?

Fadra: Ayumi…

Ayumi: Look, with my brother sleeping, and Ja'skaar and C refusing to help, you guys are gonna need all the help you can get.

Capt. Maeko: Do you have any idea what you're saying? You could get yourself killed out there!

Ayumi: And is that not the risk that all of us take each and every second that we are part of this war?

*Everyone on the bridge gasps*

Fadra: *Worried look* But Ayumi you… You know that it's extremely dangerous out there.

Ayumi: Is it not more dangerous here when everyone isn't even on the same page?

Capt. Maeko: Do you have any idea what your brother would do if he were to find out you were out on the battlefield?

Ayumi: *Smirk* IF he finds out.

Capt. Maeko: *Exasperated sigh* You definitely are his sister… Alright then, your mission is to assist Sonjo and Khan.

Ayumi: I won't let you all down!

Fadra: Good luck out there Ayumi.

Capt. Maeko: Change of plans. Alex, Roux, man the machine guns on the side of the ship. Fadra, you take the one in the back. Zach, open up the rear deck!

Everyone: *In unison* SIR!

Kira: Sonjo, Khan, Ayumi is on her way to assist you.

*Sonjo and Khan gasp*

Sonjo: WHAT?!

Khan: *Absolutely pissed* OH HELL NO! Kira, why is she coming to assist us?

Kira: Because Baron is still asleep, and the captain has ordered her to go and help you.

Capt. Maeko: Look, right now we need all the help we can get. Until Baron comes, let her help you two out.

Sonjo: Aww c'mon captain! We don't need her help. We've very much got this all on our own.

Capt. Maeko: The last time you didn't follow orders, you three almost died. This time you had better listen. Let her help you!

Khan: Tch fine! Just don't get in my way steak.

Sonjo: Speaking of steak, can you even fight or do anything?

Ayumi: I can really raise the stakes when it matters! *Missile whurs right past her fighter* HEY! What did you shoot at me for?

Khan: We didn't shoot at you!

Sonjo: We're not gonna waste our bullets on you!

*Barrage of shots and missiles begin closing in on them fast*

Khan: It's the enemy!

Sonjo: Capt. Maeko, we've found the enemy. We're gonna go ahead and engage. But what exactly is she supposed to do?

Capt. Maeko: She can act as a distraction while you two go after the main force. We're gonna try and see if we can wake up Baron. Kira, go and see if you can get Baron to wake up!

Kira: Alright! (About 30 seconds later in Baron's room, Kira barges in the room) Baron wake up! The plan has started and we really need you out there! *Baron continues to sleep*

Kira: Oh so that's how it's going to be huh? Well you've left me no choice… *Takes a deep breathe* BARON WAKE UP! THERE'S A CUTE GIRL IN YOUR ROOM!

Baron Hampton: *Awakens and springs up from his bed.* Huh? What? Where?!

Kira: Baron! Why are you back here sleeping when the plan has already started?

Baron Hampton: *Yawns* Oh relax, I'm sure everyone is fine. I figured if you guys needed me, you'd come and get me. Nothing to worry about.

Kira: Nothing to worry about? Because of you, Ayumi had to take your place and is now out there on the battlefield. Because of you, she's stuck in the middle of a barrage of missiles and shots. Is there still nothing to worry about, BARON?

Baron Hampton: *Gasp* I gotta get out there! I'll head to the rear deck now!