NECRO-Driver Dawn EP 17: The Pain of Betrayal

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Narrator: Once again, the Blitzwing crew find themselves at Oasis after the events of last episode. Upset about the events that transpired at Radeon, Capt. Maeko confronts General Major Kabuto. While he's off doing that, the crew have a bit of time to themselves once more. Not satisfied with his level of power, Khan takes up training from Master Tazz. With Sonjo still not yet healed, things begin to look increasingly troublesome… (Play episode opening songs Fullmetal Alchemist Ending (Tobira No Mukou e) and G Gundam: Unmei no Gong)

(Play Ventus theme- Kingdom Hearts) (Narrator: Our story takes place in Oasis. Fadra is currently looking after Sonjo…)

Fadra: *Worried* Sonjo, why won't you wake up?

(Just then, Kira enters the room…)

Kira: Fadra, Capt. Maeko says it's time for you to get some rest. I'll take over for you.

Fadra: Okay…

Kira: How's he doing?

Fadra: Not good. He's regained a lot of the blood and nutrients that he lost, but he still won't wake up. I don't know what to do…

Kira: How long has he been like this?

Fadra: At least two days.

Kira: Oh wow, what do you think it is?

Fadra: It could be that his body still hasn't recovered from the shock.

Kira: Don't worry, we'll figure it out. Get some rest, I'll inform Capt. Maeko once he gets back.

Fadra: Thank you, I really appreciate it.

(Fadra goes to her room to gain some much needed rest. Meanwhile in Khan's room…) (Stop playing the song)

Khan: (Everything that's ever happened so far, everything I've ever done in my life… Is it all how things were meant to be? Or am I here because of the decisions that I made?) *He begins to think about his journey…* (I've trained so hard to become stronger. I put myself through the most intense workouts, all so that I wouldn't feel weak? I didn't do it to surpass my friends, or anyone for that matter. So why? Why do I still feel so weak? Why don't I feel any different) *He thinks for a little bit…* (I know what I have to do.) *Khan heads out into the hallway, where he bumps into Jin.*

Khan: Hey, Jin!

Jin: Oh, hey Khan.

Khan: Where is Master Tazz?

Jin: I think he's outside training. You know him, always focusing his mind or whatever.

Khan: Thanks. *He shoves Jin aside with his shoulder while walking angrily past him*

Jin: Hey, what gives Khan?

Khan: I'm going to train more.

Jin: Don't you think you train enough as is? You only slept two hours yesterday, and then you trained for 8 hours straight.

Khan: To become strong, I must train even harder.

Jin: Khan, you're too obsessed with the idea of being strong.

Khan: So what if I am?

Jin: Look, all I'm saying is that you're putting too much strain on yourself. If you try too hard to force yourself to complete a goal, you'll never get the results you want. By trying to force yourself to become strong, you're getting weaker every second.

Khan: Oh really? And what would you know about it huh? You were always strong from the start since I met you. What could you possibly know about being weak?

Jin: What's gotten into you Khan? You train because you said you wanted to become stronger, but you're constantly on the brink of death just for the sake of being strong? Is being strong really that important to you that you'd risk death for it?!

Khan: Shut up! Don't patronize me Jin, you don't know what it's like! In this world you're either weak or you're strong, there's no other option. The strong are the ones who make the weak. If it weren't for them, I wouldn't be here!

Jin: If that's the case, then nobody would be here!

Khan: Tch… I don't have time to deal with this, get lost Jin! *Khan angrily continues to walk towards the exit of the ship. Right before he exits…*

Jin: Khan, there are no strong people. Humanity at its core is weak! That includes us as well!

*Khan heads outside after hearing what Jin said.*(Meanwhile, outside of the Blitzwing, Master Tazz is currently meditating on top of a cliff.)

Khan: I know you're there Tazz!

Master Tazz: Indeed I am, so what is it?

Khan: We need to talk.

Master Tazz: So it would seem. *He slowly descends to the ground before standing upright.* Now then, what seems to be the problem?

Khan: I need you to train me.

Master Tazz: I'm sorry, I must've misheard you. You don't need me to do anything, let alone train you. You can train by yourself, or get someone else to help you.

Khan: No, you're going to train me.

Master Tazz: Is that so? Then perhaps you'd like to explain why that is the case?

Khan: Hmph. C'mon I know you heard our conversation, every last word.

Master Tazz: Oh?

Khan: Besides, there is no victory or defeat in training. There's only learning, and since you can't lose, you have nothing to worry about.

Master Tazz: Well now, you seem confident. Very well then, I'll train you. But you should know that my training can be worse than death itself.

Khan: Yeah I know. But if I can't become stronger, then there's no point to being alive. If I can't find a way to rival the unrivaled, do I really deserve to call myself a fighter?

Master Tazz: An interesting sentiment. Alright, don't say I didn't warn you.

Khan: It's about time.

Master Tazz: Let's go, I know a place where we can train. It's just you and your thoughts, the perfect place to train.

Khan: Lead the way.

*The two of them head off to go train. Khan is eager and has all the confidence in the world, but will it do him any favors? Meanwhile, back in Oasis…* (Capt. Maeko should sound angry…)

Capt. Maeko: Major General Kabuto!

Major General Kabuto: Ah Capt. Maeko, welcome back from your mission. Would you care to join Sona and I for some drinks?

Capt. Maeko: Spare me the formalities, what the hell was that?!

Sona: Hey! You watch your mouth when talking to the Major General!

Major General Kabuto: Now now, it's okay Sona. Whatever do you mean Captain?

Capt. Maeko: You know what I mean. What was up with Radeon? You intentionally withheld information from us didn't you?

Major General Kabuto: What makes you think that?

Capt. Maeko: You said you had a feeling that Shenrei and Graves might've been there, but you never once gave us a solid reason for that.

Sona: You speak as if we did not give you information regarding the base.

Capt. Maeko: That information was full of nothing but half-truths!

Sona: How dare you?!

Capt. Maeko: Radeon was significantly undermanned, which means that base isn't nearly as important as you made it seem.

Major General Kabuto: What are you getting at?

Capt. Maeko: If Radeon is as important as you say it is, we'd be going through hell just to even get inside. Instead we met very little resistance, other than Shenrei and Graves being there. Which reminds me, why were Shenrei and Graves there, when there was absolutely nothing we found of any real substance? Your story has too much conflict, too many plot holes. So Major General, you're going to tell me the whole truth. If you don't, I'll have no choice but to take my crew and leave.

Sona: Who do you think you are making ultimatums like that? You and the Major General aren't even of the same rank, why don't you remember your place?

Major General Kabuto: Hmph, you're one shrewd captain. Alright, there's no point in holding anything back now.

Sona: But sir!

Major General Kabuto: That's enough Sona, they deserve to know. They've risked their lives to protect all that we love. At the very least, they should know everything.

Capt. Maeko: Wonderful. *He takes a seat* Now tell me everything.

(Major General Kabuto tells Capt. Maeko the truth about everything about Radeon, and "Project VP". Meanwhile, back on the Blitzwing, Jin is in his room. He's enjoying some rest when suddenly…)

Jin: Sonjo isn't healed, Skia' betrayed us, and I'm nowhere close to finding whoever I'm looking for. How long before things get better?

Unknown voice: (Jin, can you hear me?)

Jin: *Gasp* (That voice…) Hey, it's you again!

Unknown voice: (Jin, listen to me. Someone needs your help!)

Jin: Someone needs my help?

Unknown voice: (It's someone crucial to your past.)

Jin: My past… *Gasp* Are they…?

Unknown voice: (Away from this place, there's an abandoned building that was once used by the Principality. It's very run-down, but there's a voice calling out to me there. They need help.)

Jin: How can I be sure that there's someone there? You said it yourself, the place is abandoned.

Unknown voice: (I know, but there is someone there Jin.)

Jin: Okay I'll believe you, but what exactly am I supposed to do? I don't know where to go, let alone how to get there.

Unknown voice: (Don't worry, you'll find your way there. Believe in yourself Jin. It is your heart that knows what to do. Look deep inside yourself, your heart will be your guide.)

Jin: My heart will be my guide… Hmm… Alright, let's do it.

*Jin exits his room and enters the hallway…* (Play Kingdom Hearts 2 - Friends in my Heart)

Jin: Fadra.

Fadra: Oh… H-hi Jin.

Jin: How's Sonjo doing?

Fadra: He still won't wake up, but he's doing better than he was before.

Jin: I see, that's good.

Fadra: You okay?

Jin: Yeah, I'm fine.

Fadra: Are you sure? You look like something is bothering you.

Jin: Well…

Fadra: I'm not good at holding conversations, but I can listen if you want to talk about it.

Jin: It's just… I'm looking for someone, someone very important to me.

Fadra: Oh, do I know them?

Jin: I doubt it, I don't even know who the person is myself.

Fadra: Is there any way I can help?

Jin: Not that I know of.

Fadra: Oh… I'm sorry I couldn't be of more help.

Jin: You don't need to apologize, it's okay. Just talking to you makes me feel better, you were more than enough help.

Fadra: Oh…

Jin: Anywho, I'm off to go do some stuff. I'll see you later, Fadra.

Fadra: Okay… Be careful Jin.

Jin: Don't worry, I will. *He begins to walk off…* Ya know Fadra, for someone who doesn't talk much, you sure are good at holding conversations.

Fadra: *Gasp*

Jin: When I come back, I'd like to sit and talk to you more, if you're okay with that of course.

Fadra: I… uh…

Jin: Don't worry, we don't have to if you're not comfortable with it.

Fadra: No I do… It's just… I'm not good at talking to people. Even after someone starts a conversation, I never know what to talk about. I run out of things to say, and it just gets awkward from there.

Jin: If that's the case, you should just talk about things that come naturally to you. Like, the things you really enjoy.

Fadra: Okay, I'll try.

Jin: Great! I'll see ya later, Fadra. *Jin runs off*

Fadra: Jin… (I can see why you were chosen. Please, continue to be you.)