Neo Gear

Famed Backlash

Tifa: Hello. Does this mean you acknowledge my theory?

Yn:.....

Yn: No... I've simply never been struck with such a dumbfounding question before.

Tifa: It doesn't seem so ridiculous if you look at the facts...

Yn: The facts?

Tifa: You managing to survive for so long with the Jupiter Brain.

Tifa: You were being chased by Lucifx when he first appeared. The very fact that you know the Gear's name.

Tifa: And don't try and deny it, I have recordings.

Yn: Those points you brought up don't prove your theory.

Tifa: Technically, this isn't my theory. But your sponsors.

Yn:(glares)

Felicia: Miss Nexstar thinks you're the test pilot for the Neo Gear?

Lisa: And what if he was?

Mick: It would mean Helix has insider information about Lucifx that could be used.

Mick: And could get him in trouble for not spilling the bolts.

Yn: I've already informed the authorities all I know of Lucifx.

Yn: If they are too incompetent to utilize it... That isn't my problem.

Tifa: Of course.

Tifa: One more question... When will we hear the full story of your adventure with the Jupiter Brain?

Yn: When I need to become rich.  I'll write a novel. Send you the first hardcover, signed.

Those were his final words to the press for now as he walked away in silence, getting separated from his team in the crowd.

(Lisa/Felicia Hotel room)

Minus Yn, the earth team was together discussing the recent occurrences.

Mick: Helix has been acting weird, right?

Lisa: His behavior towards that lady's question was... Peculiar.

Felicia: Do we actually think he was the test pilot for the Neo Gear?

Lisa: It might explain his desire to do battle with it...

Mick: So what do we do about it?

Bob: Maybe support him?

Mick/Felicia/Lisa:?

Bob: Studying his behavior... I believe you won't be capable of stopping him.

Bob: Neither physically, nor in a duel with Gears.

Bob: The best course is to help him.

Felicia: But we can't. We don't understand him... Not anymore...

Bob:...

Lisa: That isn't true!

Felicia:?

Lisa: It's harder... But I know I understand him.

Lisa: Yn is prideful... And extremely competitive...

Lisa: He always has been...

Lisa: It might be ridiculous, but I believe the year he went missing is a loss he cannot accept.

Lisa: Right now... He's driven by the inability to move on. He must defeat Lucifx.

Lisa: Bob is right. We have to support him. That's the most efficient way to get him back to normal.

Mick:...(sigh)... I feel like an idiot for not thinking about that.

Mick: But I do have to say... This conversation isn't truly going anywhere.

Mick: Support him, right? How?

(Earth Hanger)

Yn sternly observed the modifications of Neon with Bella.

Bella: You told them to take off the gold?

Yn: Was I mistaken that I could have the Gear modified to my liking?

Bella: No need to give me attitude. I'm just saying... A certain someone would be disappointed.

Yn: They aren't here, they aren't a factor.

Bella:(smiles) I don't care as long as you fight to win.

She leaves Yn to ponder her demand.

Yn: Fight... To win...?

Yn:(mind) But there isn't anything to win...

Mick: Yo.

Yn:?

Mick stands next to Yn, looking up at his Gear which was being modified.

Mick: Those drones are working harder for your Gear than mine.

Yn: Yours won't take as long. That's why.

Mick: Heh... Is that how you see things?

Yn:..... Can I help you, Mick?

Mick: Yeah. Tell me how I can help you.

Yn:...

Yn: The next game. I'll likely not be able to participate in a useful way.

Yn: So win.

Mick:?

Yn: I made a statement, and I attend to keep it true.

Yn: Earth will win every game.

Mick: No pressure then?

Yn: If we're lucky, then my battle will hopefully count for some points.

Mick: Hopefully.

Mick: I'll do my best when the time comes.

Mick: If I'm winning, what will the gals do?

Yn: You can tell Felicia to strive for the same.

Mick: And Lisa?

Yn: She'll have something else.

He leaves the Hanger.

(Ending theme)