Ragna X Nu-13

True Meaning

Nu-13, a Murakumo unit, a copy of Saya. Deep within the city of Kagutsuchi she dwelled, ready to protect the cauldron form any and all trespassers. It has been a long time since events had unfolded, and resulted in her death. The cauldron however, reconstructed her, and she continued her duty. However, something was different this time. Nu, was bored.

"Aw, why won't anything happen? I am so bored!" She complained. No one had returned to the Librarium branch since everyone disappeared when Terumi used their souls to smelt Kusanagi. Out of nowhere, tears began to roll down her face, "Ragna, where are you?"

Nu finally looked at her environment more closely, surprised as it was not part of her programming. Something was different, but she couldn't put her finger on it. Was it because she was acting on her own will, and not following her programming? Nu quickly became confused, never actually having done something without her programs guiding her. Then, she just stood there. She stared at the dark wall far across from her.

"Why is it closed?" Nu wondered, the cauldron was no longer open, and from Nu's scanners, was no longer functioning, "Am I... free?"

A wave of happiness flowed over her. She could leave! She could finally see what the real world was like, and more importantly.

"Oh Ragna! I'm coming for you!" Nu was overjoyed. Nothing would stand in her way anymore. Her programming was now automatically changing based on her feelings, which were manufactured, but real. Nu was finally able to think for herself. Then she realized something as she cast her gaze on the apparatus that held her armor and weapons. She would have to bring it with her. What would people think of a young girl walking through the streets with a giant sword floating behind her? "Hmm. I know! I'll go out and see what the city is like, then I'll bring my stuff!" Nu wasn't going to go far, just a quick peak outside, then she would get her effects and begin her search.

Nu walked the corridors of the Librarium branch, the lights still working but dim. Nu had never left the Cauldron, and didn't know how to get out. There were many stairs, but Nu didn't think it was up she had to go. For some reason she couldn't comprehend, she didn't want to go up. She walked, and she walked, and she walked.

"Ugh! Where's the door?!" Nu was quickly surprised by her own sudden outburst of anger. She then felt a cold wind, and she wrapped herself in her arms, her robe not protecting her very well from the elements. It gave Nu an idea however. The rest of the building was quite warm, so maybe the exit is nearby? She thought to herself. She decided she didn't have anything else to do, and followed her hunch.

It was another long, and now cold, walk. After almost half an hour, Nu arrived at a large door. Assuming it was the exit, Nu slowly opened the heavy door, having to use her whole body as she did not have her battle mode active. As the door opened, she recoiled as she felt something cold land on her face. Placing a hand on her cheek to see if it was harmful, it turned out to be nothing more than water. Nu looked through the now open doorway, to see the floor outside was blanketed by snow. She felt silly, thinking it would have been something of danger to her. She stepped out into the cold air, shivering. No one was in sight, and she assumed that the city had abandoned this district after the branch was abandoned. Nu sighed, and decided to let thing play out as they would, and returned to the Cauldron to retrieve her apparatus.

Nu nervously wandered the lower section of the city, having snuck into an elevator shaft to get down discreetly. The strange section was called Orient Town, and as soon as a new face turned to look at her, they seemed to act as if it was nothing unusual. The snow was falling softly, and Nu was still incredibly cold. Suddenly, she was stopped by a tall woman.

"Oh my, you're freezing! Please come inside, I'll help you get warmed up." Nu didn't know who this person was, but her scan confirmed she was meaning what she was saying. Nu would figure out if she was a threat or not later. The stranger lead her into a clinic, and brought her to a small room with a fire.

"Please, but your, um, things down and make yourself at home. My name is Litchi by the way. What's yours?" Nu was somewhat amazed by Litchi's kindness, as she seemed to like any of the other people she had seen while walking.

"Nu."

"Would you like something hot to drink Nu?" Litchi asked. Nu nodded, and Litchi left for the kitchen.

Nu warmed her hands by the fire, staring intently at the orange flames. Litchi came back into the room with a cup of brown liquid. Nu took it, and just looked at the substance. Is it safe? Scans don't show any harmful elements besides heat. Cautiously, Nu sipped the liquid, and sighed as the warm drink flowed down her throat. Litchi smiled, and sat down next to her.

"Better?" Nu nodded, "What are you doing walking around in the cold?"

"I'm looking for someone." Nu said, sighing as she thought of Ragna. Litchi smiled again.

"Someone special I see." Litchi gently patted Nu's shoulder, "Well, I hope you find him or her soon. Feel free to leave whenever you're ready. If you want, you can spend the night here, it is getting late."

Nu looked out the window, and saw the sun was almost gone. Nu told Litchi she would like to spend the night. Litchi brought her to a separate room, and Nu quickly crawled into bed. She wrapped the covers tightly around herself, and drifted off to her more human mind. She dreamt of being together with Ragna. She wanted him, more than anything, and would do anything to be with him.