Chapter 4: Armed Intervention

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Bronya and Kiana are exploring the night market after she get out as they talked about how this stage is too realistic, not even knowing that Y/n's arrival has changed reality and simulations.

Kiana: So about that lady Kallen, I wish I knew more about her.

Bronya: You mean Kallen Kaslana?

She was holding an apple until she was surprised and suddenly lost her grip on the apple she's holding.

Kiana: She's a Kaslana as well?!

Bronya: Da. Bronya expected you to know her since she's your ancestor. Here is the information about Kallen Kaslana. It was in the history exam before... 'And you expectedly failed there.'

When Kiana saw the info, she was shocked and she read the final parts of the bio page of Kallen.

Kiana: During the trial, Kallen declared: "The Herrscher girl is innocent and I was in love with her!" Those who witnessed the trial believed she had gone insane.

Bronya: The trial council sentenced Kallen to death by hanging and that was her fate.

This concept made Kiana clench her fists in anger and frustration. It reminds her of the HoT persona inside Mei that she had battled before. Even if she has a Herrscher inside her, she loves her and will do anything to make the persona inside her stop from taking over Mei.

Kiana: Executed for falling in love with a Herrscher? But Herrschers are humans, too. They may be misled by the Honkai, but that doesn't make them monsters! Loving a Herrscher is definitely not a sin! Especially Mei!

So what is she gonna do about this? The answer is really simple when she had a brain of a straightforward tuna.

Bronya: Save her?! *whacks her umbrella in the air* The Bronya must remind subject Kiana that this is a data-generated VR world. The real Kallen is already dead 538 years.

Kiana: But you know that these people are wrong! We must rescue her or something! Bronya, tell me the time and location of the execution! I don't care if this is VR or not! I will not stand idle and watch her die like this!

Bronya still looks at her with her eyes deadpanned and stops whacking her umbrella in the air..

Bronya: Da. The Bronya shall initiate careful planning. We don't have any weapons or equipment in this VR setting.

Y/n: Perhaps we can help you with that!

Kiana and Bronya looked behind to see Y/n with Ruido and Marlene behind her.

Kiana: Y/n! Will you really help me?!

Y/n: Yep and this time we're not alone.

Ruido: We've heard about what you're planning and I've got to say you're just like my wife here, Marlene.

Marlene: Oh, Ruido. You flatter me. But anyways, *looks at Bronya* You're Bronya, right?

Bronya: Da.

Marlene: And you're Kiana, the current member of the Kaslana bloodline?

Kiana: Um, yes.

Marlene: Come with us, we're gonna plan this out, together.

But, unknown to everyone, somebody else will get in the action too.

???: Is it all set?

???: All is ready, Master Otto.

The figure named Otto is smiling and muttering.

Otto: Do not worry, beloved Kallen. I will not let you die.

*opening season 1 plays*

The day of execution

Kallen is now on the execution device, by being hanged to death. Some people are now muttering about her execution, as other people try not to interfere as there are plague doctors guarding the place.

Villager: Impossible! Master Kallen will never commit such crimes! It just doesn't make any sense!

Villager 2: Just 2 years ago, master Kallen and her valkyries saved our village from the monsters!

The plague doctor who was Lord Arthur has shouted to everyone.

Arthur: Silence! Do not question the Overseer's judgment! Anyone who dissents shall be charged with heresy!

His assistant advised him.

Doctor: Lord Arthur, the hour runs late.

Arthur: *sigh* Commence with the execution.

In the balcony of one of the buildings that are close to the execution venue Kiana and Y/n are wearing cloaks with hoods, blending in the crowd. They walk together as they have the execution venue in front of them.

Kiana then puts her hand on the chin as she remembers what the plans are before they do this.

Flashback

Ruido: Since your sudden arrival, Kiana. They changed their schedule for Kallen's execution tomorrow.

Marlene: So that's why, if we want to save her-

Bronya: -we need to execute a distraction.

Y/n: Spot on. Bronya and Ruido will prep the explosive charges behidn the execution venue. You'll place those charges, tonight. During the day of the execution you blew them all up. Kiana and I will assassinate the guards that are surrounded by Arthur.

Kiana: Assassinate?! As in-?

Y/n: Yep. Killing them. You've read about how the Schicksal of this time is corrupted, right?

Kiana: I...

She's clenching her fists as she knows it but can't accept extreme measures.

Kiana: But this is just so... insane.

Y/n: Well, I know what you mean. That's why our only sole focus is to save her and put away anyone who tries to capture her.

Kiana: But then how are we gonna do it?

Marlene: Using this.

*A/n: Only the functions and design of it*

https://youtu.be/n6sGkFsi7QY

Y/n: A hidden blade?

Marlene: A stab to their necks or their core vital parts should do it.

Kiana: Wait, won't this cut our finger's off- *flicks her wrist*

She flicked her wrist accidentally and was shocked and began to overreact.

Kiana: ARGH! MY FINGER! AHAHAGH!!!! I LOST MY FINGER!

The rest of the crew looked incredulous and dumbfounded at this. She kept continuing to overreact.

Kiana: HELP ME I'M LOSING-! *calms down* Wait, why are you looking at me like-

Y/n: Check your fingers and the blade.

She obeyed his suggestion and looked surprised that the blade doesn't have any blood stains; it didn't cut off any of her fingers and it was still half an inch far between her ring finger and the blade.

Kiana: Wow.

Bronya: This hidden blade was different from the old one you keep playing in the Assassin's Creed game.

Kiana: Amazing...

They then return to explaining their plan for tomorrow.

Marlene: I will pilot the Abulhool to provide overwatch, but in case things go south, I'll provide cover fire.

Kiana: Wait, why do I feel like this will turn into a warzone?

Y/n: Because I feel like tomorrow might become a sign of war and rebellion while we're saving Kallen. It might be best if our battle suits are ready.

Kiana: But I don't have one in this world!. How are you able to summon your Exia?


Flashback end

Kiana then looks at Y/n who's focused at the execution place before he looks at her. He then pressed his ear piece to contact Ruido and Bronya

Y/n: Everyone in position?

Ruido: Yep.

Bronya: Da.

He looks at Kiana who is nodding and Y/n smirks.

Y/n: Light it up.

*KA-BOOM*

An explosion happened behind the place of execution making everyone distracted from the explosion.

Marlene: Explosion confirmed, your turn, Kiana.

Kiana: Get ready for some neko jump!

Y/n: It's go time.

Kiana and Y/n remove their cloaks and assassinate the guards from the air.

Kallen was shocked to see Kiana and Y/n kill the guards, instantly.

Kallen: It's you! And who's-

Y/n: No time for explanations Ms. Kallen!

He then suddenly houses his hidden blade to cut off the bindings on her and head towards Arthur. He sweeps his legs and about to stab him in the face.

Arthur: W-Wait!

*crash*

The blade was close to Arthur's mask as Y/n's eyes were surprised when he saw him raising his hands in surrender so he interrogated him quickly.

Y/n: Why are you surrendering?

Arthur: Please, quickly take madam Kallen and leave.

Y/n: Why change your motives now?

Arthur: Please, I've lived long enough in this corrupted world... So please, promise me one thing...

Arthur removes his mask and shows infection as he was slowly dying to the infection of the Honkai with the Honkai veins now going to his eyes with his now having Honkai infections.

Arthur: Protect her... No matter what happens...

Arthur then succumbed to his infection and died. Y/n then closed his eyes and frowned.

Y/n: Recquiescat in pace (May you rest in peace)...

Y/n then closes his eyes using his two fingers and then carries the weakened Kallen with Kiana.

Y/n: Let's go, Kiana...

Kiana: Wait, what happened to Boss Arthur?!

Y/n: He's dead. Because of the Honkai infection he's been holding back and hiding it from everybody.

Kallen: What...?

Y/n: I can only imagine why. I think you know it, Kallen.

Kallen: Experimentation...

But then, an explosion happened.

Kiana: Is that coming from the two?! I thought they're-

Y/n: I already knew it! Ruido is trying to hold them back for too long but it looks like there's so many of them!

As soon as he said that, multiple Honkai beasts started to invade the city.

Kiana: Honkai Beasts?! How?

Y/n: I know you're watching behind the scenes like us! How about you come out and show yourself already... Overseer.

Then they heard someone chuckling and claps emerging from under the bridge near the place of execution. 

???: Hahaha. Well done on finding me out early. Also, the answer to your question, rescuers of Kallen is because it's all part of my plan. Not to mention an inquisition.

Kallen and Y/n know who this man is. Kallen was confused about this so she asked him.

Kallen: Otto? Why are you here?

The man known as the current Overseer of Schicksal, Otto answers her question.

Otto: Why? To get you out of the mess. My father...or rather, the Overseer thought his plan to execute you was fool proof.

Otto, being the so-called genius gentle madman he is as he keeps holding his robe and flipping his hair back and then puts his left hand on his covered left side of his face as he opens his eyes to reveal a gaze of a selfish man.

Otto: But one thing he forgot about is the monsters he imprisoned underneath the cathedral.

Y/n: So you release them and use the civilians in there to lure them out in the open.

Otto: Correct. The chaos unleashed will distract Schicksal forces in the city. We can now literally stroll out of this place in peace. Come it is time for us to leave this ungrateful city.

Kallen: This is wrong, Otto! Look at all these innocent people you've killed!

Beneath the place is all people being killed left and right as Ruido is having hard time against the enemies. But then the Astraea looked up to see a shadow looming over him as Kallen walked towards him.

Otto: *scoffs* Let's be reasonable, Kallen. A hundred of these pathetic peasant's aren't worth a single strand of your hair, my love. *Kallen clenching her fists* But worry not, Kallen. Nothing will stand between us. Let's forget about everything. I have brilliant ideas- 

She walked to him and slapped him so badly as he was sent flying towards the bridge he was underneath. Kallen's hand was smoking from the slap with her face dark and void.

Kallen: You disgust me, Otto!

Her voice was full of hate, anger and betrayal.

Kallen: The House of Kaslana is the shield defending our people against the Honkai! I will not flee when innocent lives are in danger! I appreciate you trying to help me, but your means and ways are evil! So, I refuse to go with you!

But as soon as she said that, an explosion and multiple dying Honkai beast roars were heard as they looked down to see a fighter jet being rided by a Gundam Astraea. It was the Gundam Abulhool

Ruido: Hey, this place is stunning into a warzone if we don't get rid of this quickly!

Marlene: You need to step it up, come on!

Kallen: I know! I'll divert the Honkai Beasts! This will give the people enough time to escape!

Kiana mutters about their Kaslana bloodline.

Kiana: I guess this is the Kaslana blood that my old man always talks about. The instinct to protect the weak. 'I can't simply stand by and do nothing!'

Kiana then walks up towards Kallen and suggests.

Kiana: Let us help, too! Two Valkyries and one Knight are always better than alone!

Kallen: *weakly smiles* Thank you, little mis- I mean, Lady Kiana! If you don't mind me asking, who is he? *points at Y/n*

Y/n: My name is Setsuna... That's all you'll get for now.

As they were about to move out together to help out,

Y/n: Also, Ms. Kallen...

Kallen: What is it?

Y/n: Thanks for punching the joker.

Kallen: Oh, no problem. 'So this is the cursed Herrscher's descendant... The type of Herrschers that will defy the Will of the Honkai and slashing through the loop... Elysia, you made a miracle for us...'

Kallen then picks something up in her pocket and it's an injection containing a blue vial and a label named... [Strike].

Kallen: Can you please do me a favor?

Y/n: What?

Kallen: Cover me.

Kallen suddenly injects herself with the Strike vial and begins to transform. Kallen clenches her fist as she's covered in a battle suit with different colors throughout her body and a glowing blue aura emitting from her suit. 

She then thought herself and announces.

Kallen: 'Sorry, Elysia... But this might be my last rodeo.' Star Build Strike Gundam. Kallen Kaslana, eliminating Honkai threats!

Kiana and the rest of the team are shocked about this and Kallen leaves them in the dust. With her Gundam glowing blue and the pupils on her eyes shrunken, she starts to mow them all down, whether by melee weapons, or from her rifle. Marlene just sighs from what she's doing.

Marlene: Okay, then.

Ruido: If that's how it's gonna be.

Astraea then drops down to assist her as they work together to mow them down. Abulhool sees multiple flying Honkai minions and fires her Vulcans; multiple enemies were taken down and that was just one run. It turns around to make another run again. Y/n then mow down the Honkai beasts while also helping Kiana evacuate the civilians.

Kiana: Go, go! Hurry!

Y/n shoots a Honkai beast on his right who is too close to lunging at them. He then saw the battle of Astraea and Star Build Strike as Kallen glowed blue again.

Kallen can feel that every attack and movement she makes is wearing off the adrenaline that the vial injected on her until she returns to her weakened state. But she doesn't care about it and continues to punch, and destroy every Honkai in the way.

Astraea is giving everything it has despite not having the Trans-Am at his disposal as this is only on a prototype stage including the Abulhool.

Bronya on the other hand, is looking everywhere while holding onto a flagpole from the beasts below.

Bronya: The Bronya detects contingent events.

Bronya then calculates about how to deal with it and also how would Kiana find a weapon that will defend herself. But then, she found something in her system.

Bronya: Pause search. Anomaly found. Hidden stash of current sector located. *taps multiple buttons* Analyzing data structure... decrypting data...

But when she found it, she reads it: 

[Memory Log No. 858]

During the execution, the plaza was invaded by Honkai Beasts from unidentified sources. Kallen Kaslana, already weakened despite her fighting spirit not fading out; tried to save a common folk but was suddenly stabbed by a Honkai Beast...

As stated Kallen was suddenly stabbed by a different Honkai Beast on her abdomen and Kiana shouts at her when she sees it.

Kiana: Kallen!

Everyone heard it and saw where Kiana was and Marlene saw what happened through her camera's visuals.

Marlene: Y/n, Ruido! It's Kallen, she's down!

Y/n: S**t!

Ruido: Y/n, wait!

Ruido tries to follow Y/n but he is surrounded by more Honkai Beasts. Y/n tried to get to her as he sliced every Honkai he saw in his way.

Kiana: You bastard!

Y/n: Wait, Kiana don't!

Kiana tries to attack the beast with her kick but she was just swatted away by the beast to the wall leaving a small crack.

The beast is growling as it is about to kill Kallen but he saw Exia tries to slash its head but the Beast clashed blades with its tentacle as they were both knocked back and battled it out.

Y/n: Bronya, you better do something!

Bronya: Bronya's trying but Bronya's hacking skills are not working.

But one of the Bronya was suddenly shaking because the Honkai Beasts found her and started shaking the pole. Bronya's hand slipped off the pole and started to fall.

Bronya: Oops!

But she was saved by a bruised and slap marked Otto who just woken up from the debris.

Otto: My, my, what do we have here? I did not expect to find cute kittens scampering around this place.

Bronya: 'This is not a VR-generated character.'

Bronya was doubting Otto as he clarifies her doubts.

Otto: Don't worry, little kitty. I'm not the bad guy here. I admit, I was a little upset when you hacked into my secret garden. But your team's attempt to save Kallen managed to hit me in my heart. And your friend here really reminds me of Kallen herself. What's her name? Kiana, right?

Y/n was still battling the beast as he just saw a glimpse of him and shouted.

Y/n: What the hell are you still doing here?!

The coms are still on and can hear their banter.

Otto: Oh, I'm here just to remind you that the hyper realistic sensory feedback system will kill your physical body if you were to die here.

Y/n: *sarcasm* Yes, thank you! We already know that, jackass!

Y/n sliced off the beast as he came towards him and stopped.

Y/n: Now what are you gonna do about it?

Otto: Good question. What should we do about this, hmm?

But then an idea popped into his mind.

Otto: This might be the perfect time to test that...

Otto then swipes the controls to access something as he taps multiple buttons. He puts Bronya down and pats her head.

Otto: Treasury unlocked. Enjoy my gifts, kitties.

Y/n: Yeah, thanks. Now then, for you...

Otto's shoulders were grabbed by Ruido's hands as he looked shocked at him. A server gate opened behind Ruido.

Otto: Hey, what are yo-!

Y/n: Get back to the real world and take your jokes over there!!

Otto: Wait, wait-!

He didn't even say a word as he was thrown out back to the real world in Schicksal.

Ruido: Well, that takes care of one. What about Kiana?!

Bornya: 'Bronya is given access.'

Y/n turns around and sees multiple Honkai start to surround the two Kaslanas. 

Y/n: Kiana, get out of there!

Meanwhile, Kiana is being shadowed by multiple beasts and Y/n is reaching her out despite not able to reach them. That's when a cube spawns in the palm of her hand. 

Kiana: What is...

The cube suddenly opens and a bright light covers her entire body as she transforms into her own battle suit.

With her new battle suit, it's time to put it in a test drive. A Honkai beast is about to punch her but she easily stops it with just a touch. 

https://youtu.be/gM_xBLjtIH0

She then counters with her own punch through its chest. It's now drop dead to the floor as she surveys her new power.

Kiana: Wow! Did I just knock a hole in a Honkai Beast?

Kiana grins from this and says.

Kiana: Time to put this in a test drive! Ready your weapons! It's Kiana Time!

Kiana shot through the skies as everyone saw this as she released her moonlight wings and automatically began locking its targets with her visor. 

She can see the targets from her visors and when it's locked on she spawns her gun and releases the barrage from her wings and creates unique beam fire tracking systems and kills all of the beast with no civilian casualties. Everyone is shocked as they looked up towards the bright light, they couldn't make it out what is that light.

She suddenly saw more Honkai coming towards her as they began a goose chase with Abulhool helping her out by taking off some of them Bronya then suggests what she's gonna do

Bronya: Bronya will take Kallen's body somewhere.

Y/n nodded at her and Ruido asked him.

Ruido: What now?

Y/n: We help them out! Ruido, with me!

They worked together on evacuating civilians and also destroying the Honkai in the process. 

Everyone is really thankful for the help but also has some questions in their heads: "Who are they?", "Who are the Gundams?", "Are they members of Schicksal?", etc. But they ignored all of that and what matters is that they live and will soon fight another day.

After the battle, Kiana's suit soon faded as she landed back on the ground with her battle suit fading away and the Gundams de-transformed back to human.

*end theme*

Kiana: Phew. What a workout! I think I've got them all!

Bronya 'Bronya cannot locate specs of Kiana's, Ruido's and Marlene's battlesuit from the archives... Ruido's and Marlene's suits are way beyond the Schicksal's archives...'

But then she remembered one more person she looks to her right to see Kallen sitting up on a nearby wall.

Kiana: Kallen!

Kiana and the others approached her to see her condition.

Kiana: How is she?

Y/n scans her and finds something that breaks his heart.

Y/n: She doesn't have that long...

Marlene: She's...

Kiana: Bronya... You said this is a VR world. So the actual Kallen from 5000 years ago actually...

Bronya: We cannot change historical events even if we beat the challenges of this VR world.

Kiana: I know! But-

But suddenly Kallen's weak voice was heard from their ears.

Kallen: Lady Kiana... Everyone...

Kiana's slowly getting emotional from Kallen's voice, a Kaslana dying in front of her.

Kiana: Don't worry Kallen! We've defeated every Honkai beast. The people are safe!

Kallen gently touches her hand and smiles.

Kallen: Thank you. As a VR character, I've never expected to be treated with such love and care.

This surprised them, including Kiana.

Kiana: What?! You mean you knew you were in a VR world?

Y/n: When did you find out about it?

Kallen: I first noticed everyone was acting according to some scripted role. No matter what I did, those Honkai beasts will eventually kill me. Then I'll wake up the previous day though as though nothing happened.

Ruido: So you're stuck in a loop of the same events.

Kallen: Yes. I went through numerous cycles, and eventually realized what I am. I tried everything I could think of, but I could never escape from this tragedy. I even thought that your arrival could change this performance.

Everyone is saddened by Thai and Y/n was asked by her.

Kallen: Tell me again, Y/n. How many years have passed since the real Kallen died?

Y/n: More than 500 years now.

Kallen smiles sadly as she looks towards the skies, remembering her past even though she's just a virtual character from this technological fiction.

Kallen: So many years have passed, as a VR entity made using Kallen's memories, I knew she sealed away a person she loved. Yae Sakura.

That name made him see flashes of visions of a girl who has foxian ears and holding a samurai sword.

Kallen: Long since turned into a Herrscher untouched by time. Everyone she knew has died. She'll be so lonely if she returns to the world when her seal is undone.

Kallen puts her bloody hand on her chest as she continues.

Kallen: Unveiling Kallen's memories of Yae Sakura gave me the reason for my existence. Lady Kiana, I cannot leave the VR world. But if you ever meet Yae Sakura out there...

Kallen whispers to her ear and says her message for Yae Sakura.

Kallen: Tell Yae Sakura that she has a message from Kallen Kaslana: Kallen has kept the message safe within her mind for 500 years. And also, her savior has returned.

Suddenly all of the place starts to collapse and glitch on Y/n's and Kiana's perspective.

Bronya: Sector Integrity collapse detected. Initiate logout protocols

Y/n: I guess this is it, folks.

Marlene: Yes. It's time for the break.

Ruido: You're right. Y/n...

Y/n looks at him as Ruido shakes his hand.

Ruido: Thanks for making our favors and promises come true.

Marlene: Thanks for taking care of Chall for so long. We're grateful for that.

Y/n: *smiles and handshakes* Thank you to all of you as well. I've finally found another clue to follow my ancestor's footsteps in this world.

Y/n turns to Kallen and embraces her.

Y/n: Kallen, I promise you. Your words will hold true and be sent to her. Also, *whispers* you'll be getting out of this soon. I promise that, too. *kisses her forehead*

As everyone else is now heading towards the log out gate and the three waved the Knight and Valkyries goodbye.

Kallen: Lady Kiana...! Take care...!

Y/n: Take care on the other side!

After that, everything engulfs in pitch black space.


Real World

When they wake up, it's now 11 PM. 1 hour after they review for Kiana's exams.

Kiana wakes up like she had a good nap and slowly removes the head device and puts it aside as she thinks about the journey she had inside the fated VR world.

Kiana: My ancestors... I never knew they're just as stupid...

Bronya: Da, but please attempt to pass the remedial exams.

Y/n: She's right. Now that you know about everything that's happened, let's bear in mind of what we've done and learned from that treacherous journey.


*Ending 1 - Season 1 play: Friends - Stephanie*

https://youtu.be/1h0btH5tntk






Somewhere in AD Stella (Sumeragi)

Somewhere in the ship, a cryo pod is sitting there in an isolated room with the label [K-X105B/ST]. But then the systems inside the cryo started acting up.

A.I: Cryo pod thawing process, initiated.

The cryo pod is slowly losing its cooling as it reveals the face of a Gundam that only Y/n knows but nobody does inside the cryopod.




In the room that Feldt Grace is stationed in, she's now taking a break as she brings the food she has in her room. She enters the room and picks up her tray to put the cooked food and rice she brought in.

She then hears someone behind her and she turns around and points her gun at it.

Feldt: Who's there?

She then saw two silhouettes sitting on a chair covered by the shadows.

???: Wow... I never thought our daughter would grow so big now. She has traits like you, you know.

???: Nonsense, that was before she joined the organization for the first time.

Feldt: Who are you?! Come out!

???: Alright, my little Feldt. We'll come out.

???: It's been too long anyway, Marlene, so let's just show it to her.

The two come out from the shadows and into the light as Feldt was surprised and has her eyes slowly watering from what she's seeing. She drops the taser gun and embraces them.

Feldt: Where the hell have you been?!

Ruido: Sorry for what happened...

Marlene: We couldn't give you a proper-

Feldt: Screw that! What matters to me is now you're here and alive... Mom, Dad.

The two parents had their mouths shut from that but they looked at each other and understood it. Feldt never knew her parents for so long so they just embraced her like loving parents would do.

She then feels their hugs as she starts to let it all out with no one able to hear it from the outside and only her room has sounds of a cry of a lonely daughter born from conflicts.



Ruido and Marlene has returned to CB (Sumeragi team)

Kallen Kaslana will return





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