Chapter 3: Fighting puppeters.

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Well, here is chapter 3! This will be the first one to alter a little the canon episode. I won't spoil it for you so let's get reading! (We got an opening song now, yay! Obviously not mine, credit to USUDA)

"" these mean thoughts.

- - these mean a dialogue

/ these mean radio chatter.

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At the bunker, next day, midday...

Naomi: - So mind telling me why are you here and not piloting alongside Orion? -

Sally: - Because this is a duel between him and Raven and it would be an unfair advantage if I pilot with him. -

Naomi: - No! I mean why are you here and both of them are actually piloting their Franxx! You need a pistil and a stamen to do so! -

Sally: - Uh? Oh! Right, we forgot to explain you that our mechs are not Franxx. -

Naomi: - Wait, really? -

Sally: - Yeah, I mean it was obvious considering ours have MALE bodyframes rather than only female ones like yours. Ours are called 'NEXT'. NEXT are capable of being solo-piloted by either a male or a female yet to unlock their whole power, it is required to be piloted by both. Even so, that doesn't mean they're powerless against klaxosaurs as Raven demonstrated in the ceremony fight. -

Naomi: - Ummm... I was injured and then unconscious, remember? -

Sally: - Yes I know, which is why you should enjoy the show today, it will give you a sample of the quality of the SMC pilots. -

Radio: /Origin 1 to Viper Nest, all good on your end?/

Sally: - Comms are clear, weather is clear and all systems are calibrated, how's your side? -

Meanwhile, near the entrance to the magma mine...

Both Arthur and White Glint were standing there looking at a spherical drone of white and blue, the size of it being that of a standar franxx cockpit.

Both Arthur and White Glint were standing there looking at a spherical drone of white and blue, the size of it being that of a standar franxx cockpit

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Arthur: - All systems are on the green, fuel reserves at 90% and the area is clear. -

Raven: - Setting configurations into 'practice' mode... say, did you remember to bring the jammer? -

Arthur: - Of course, I already installed it! -

He pointed towards a rectangular black box positioned to the top of the entrance of the mine beeping regularly.

Raven: - Good, we want to avoid unnecessary trouble. -

Sally (through the drone): /Very well, combatants get into your starting positions! I'll be the referee here and will be looking from the eagle's eye./

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