3rd person POV:
After convincing Captain Trudian to allow her to leave, Aibella took a shuttle and left the S.S Dawn.
Making the tracker show she was somewhere else, Aibella went away from the Solar System, eventually after many hours, finding a cold meteor.
Aibella: So they didn't get this one... Makes sense. He didn't launch himself through the solar system like his show-off brother...
Aibella: Yet he did allow a freaking activist to pilot him...
Aibella:(sigh)... Time to get to work.
While she quickly proceeds to fulfill her plan, the rest of the Crew on the S.S Dawn observed from a safe distance as Saiko destructively took on the Crescent forces on Neptune.
(Opening theme)
The Soul that ignited: Yn's awakening.
Yn's narration:
Well after hearing all of that, how can I deny you my story?
It ain't really that tragic as yours, but... I should at least give you a story as meaningful as yours...
So let me tell you a tale of how my soul began burning with passion!
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(Sigh)
As a baby, I was abandoned on the doorstep of an orphanage, not even a day out of the womb had passed from what I was told.
I don't know if you've ever seen an earth orphanage but the way they work is each city takes some of their funds and either builds or refurbishes an apartment complex.
Each kid then gets this small little box to live in with the only other room being the bathroom.
Along with the apartment, there was at least one Nanny which wasn't a real person mind you, it was an android.
It knew how to raise and handle children based on all sorts of science shenanigans.
Orphanages don't get much use these days, because not a lot of people ditch their kids or need to adopt kids.
But ya know... Accidents to the parents happen, and some can't have children...
Anyway, let me tell you the special thing about my orphanage.
It was complete shit!
The worse one of them all.
Everything about it was passable to the rich city standards I was raised in.
"Saint Heartfilia Orphanage" it was called. But the sign kept glitching out, so usually, it read "aint filia phan".
And the Caretaker bot stationed there was missing a large chunk out of its fake cheek which revealed its mechanical parts.
Instead of repairing or replacing it, some asshole just put an anime girl mask on her and called it a day.
To top it all off, I was the only kid in the damn place.
Which I guess wasn't all that bad, got the full care of the caretaker which I called Nea for some reason...
Nea was the one who gave me the last name Direx.
She was... All I had growing up.
Obviously, she took care of baby me, thought me how to speak, read, write, and other stuff.
Growing up, I didn't have a lot of friends. Actually... Thinking about it, I didn't have any at all.
All the kid's parents were such generic rich pricks that they told their kids when I walked by, in my cheap clothes, that they better behave or they'd "end up like that" while pointing at yours truly.
Now I would have snapped at those assholes but at the time, I didn't have the confidence or the will to think about doing something like that.
I was such an unpassionate kid, who's only friend was the orphanage caretaker.
The only thing that got me... Well...passionate! Was the show "Total Impact".
Damn... Did that show get me hyped to no end and make me forget about my worries...
Nea and I would play all sorts of games. Like, pretend Gear pilots and whatnot.
It was actually fun. But as the show ended... I grew... The orphanage got worse... And the words of others saying "kid lives with an emotionless bot" or something of the kind... I grew sadder...
To the point, I couldn't take it anymore...
Yn:...
Nea: What's the matter, Yn?
Yn: Go away...
Nea: But you look sad.
Yn: Well it's not like I have anything to be happy about...
Nea: How about we play a game? That should cheer you up.
Yn: Stop it...
Nea: Stop what?
Yn: Stop saying nice things... Because I know they're just words, there is no genuine feeling in them.
Yn: You don't care... Not a single person cares...
Nea: Now Yn-
Yn: SHUT UP!
Yn: You're just a program, not some sort of AI... You might as well be an imaginary friend...
After that, I went for a walk, through town. I then came across a poster for an advertisement for the piloting Academy.
Entrance exams were coming up, and it piqued my interest.
Yn:... It's not like I have a chance to get in...
That was what I mumbled to myself.
But after taking a few steps, almost on instinct, I punched a wall as I was moving past it with such force my hand started bleeding.
It was as if, my arm wanted to punch my loser face but the wall got in its way.
That punch made me realize I didn't believe in myself at all.
The words from my hero, the protagonist of Total Impact then echoed in my head.
"Belief in one's self is the stepping stone for greater things. And the best thing about it, it can only be lost but never stolen."
Hitting rock bottom was the wake-up call I needed to look up towards the stars.
All I could do is go up, and so I decided I would.
On that day, I swore...
Yn: To hell with this city, and it's douchy people!
Yn: I'm sick of this shit!
Yn: So you know what!? I'm going to the Academy! I'm going to be a pilot! And I'm going to live a great adventurous life!
Yn:(chuckles)
Yn: You've done it... Thought you could keep my spirit dim... But all you've done is make it explode with a great brilliant flame!
Yn: A flame, which I will never let go dim, I sware on my life!
I ran and signed myself up for the exams. Then I trained my body and mind as much as I could.
After passing, I packed my things, took a look at the orphanage, and left, not looking back, and continued my training all the way through the Academy.
Now... Where here.
3rd person POV:
Yn: So...
The ace pilot said while sitting next to Luna.
Luna: So...
Yn: What do you want to do now?
Luna:... I want to leave.
Yn: And I want Solas back.
Luna: Then let's get our Gears and leave.
Yn: Don't forget about kicking Saiko's butt across the system.
Luna: That as well.
Yn holds out his hand.
Luna:...
Luna grabs it, and they shake hands, forming a partnership out of understanding one another.
Luna: Hey... Whatever happened to you and Nea?
Yn:... We said our goodbyes.
(A few years ago)
With a bag hanging off his shoulder, Yn left the orphanage without saying a word.
The tall, black-haired, anime mask-wearing caretaker slowly waved goodbye at what was most likely her last orphan.
Stopping at the front gate of the orphanage, Yn looks back.
Yn:...
Nea:(waves)
Yn:...
Dropping his bag, Yn runs towards his caretaker.
Nea:?
Wrapping her in a hug, he finally admits his goodbyes.
Yn: I don't care if your words are empty... Your actions weren't...
Yn: Thanks for the food, the clothes on my back, and the care you gave me.
Yn: Just... Everything. Thank you.
Yn: I'm going to go be a big-time pilot, you mark my words! "Yn Direx, greatest pilot ever known!"
Nea: I'll do that. Goodbye. I hope you'll keep moving forward and find someone to truly be your friend.
Yn: Goodbye.
Releasing her, Yn runs off, takes his bag, and never looks back.
Nea then goes back inside, does her few last choirs, and finally shuts down, for good.
(Ending theme)