Litchi Faye-Ling/Biography

==Ikaruga Civil War==
===Borderline, The Diary, Collisions===
In 2193, Litchi joined Sector Seven to be the apprentice of Kokonoe. On her first day she met Roy while she was lost and the two formed a quick friendship as they learned they would be working together. This friendship would deepen as she taught him Chinese herbalism and medicine, while he taught her alchemy. She would also come to be close friends with Iron Tager while excelling in her research under Kokonoe's tutelage and Litchi soon developed the liquid theory of seithr, a theorem lauded by Kokonoe. In time, she saw the relationship between her tutor and Roy start to stretch thin as he was being corrupted by the Boundary in his pursuit of knowledge. BlazBlue Material Collection, Litchi Faye-Ling Short Story - Borderline
==Variable Heart==
With Kokonoe, Litchi travelled to the 11th Hierarchical City of Shinatsu, entering the Hazuki estate. There, she met Houichirou Hazuki, Mai Natsume, Kajun Faycott, Taro Sasaga'e, Bell, and Shiori Kirihito. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 14 After everyone, bar Houichirou, agreed to join Kokonoe, they travelled to the cauldron of the city where Litchi explained that Meifang Lapislazuli had begun opening facilities closed after the civil war and was likely planning to smelt something. They were soon interrupted by a group of Fuzzy, who kidnapped Bell, and Kokonoe teleported Tager to their location where they fought the vampires off. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 15 Overwhelmed by their numbers, the group was only saved from the numerous vampires when they began to crumble into dust. Kokonoe ordered Litchi and Tager to assist her in teleporting Shiori, Taro, and Kajun to Mai's location so she could defeat Meifang. BlazBlue: Variable Heart, Chapter 18
==Calamity Trigger==
===Arcade Mode===
Stage IV: Rachel Alucard
Litchi: Oh, my... What a cute little girl. Are you lost? Where are you from? Where are your mommy and daddy?
Rachel: ...
Litchi: You're wearing such nice clothes... You must not be from around here. What should I do...?
Rachel: I see you have changed. Have you found the strength you sought? I see you are determined, if nothing else.
Litchi: Uhh... What are you talking about?
Rachel: The one who you're trying to save gave away his humanity to enter another world. He was consumed by the knowledge he sought. What a fool. You still pursue him even though you know his fate... Perhaps you are more like him than you realize.
Litchi: Who... who are you!?
Rachel: Why the frightened face, child? Ah well, there is nothing pressing at the moment. I will spare a moment to play with you. 
<Litchi Victory>
Rachel: You have entertained me. I hope your wish comes true.
Litchi: Who in the world... was she...?
Stage VIII: Arakune
Litchi: I finally found you... It's been so long... about two years, right? Are you doing OK?
Arakune: 
Litchi: Do you know how long it took me to find this place? And what I had to go through? It was so easy to find you before... I just had to go to your room. Geez... you're always so selfish and reckless.
Arakune: 
Litchi: I see... So you've really forgotten, huh...?
Arakune: 
Litchi: I'm sorry I didn't notice... I'm sorry I couldn't stop you... I'll put you out of your misery. That's all I can do for you now... I'm sorry...
<Litchi Victory>
Arakune: 
Litchi: !? W-Wait!
Stage IX: Hakumen
Litchi: Where am I? The air here reminds me of the Boundary, but something's... different... Ah!
Hakumen: ...
Litchi: You... Are you Hakumen?
Hakumen: Oh, so you know me? You must have something to do with that Grimalkin.
Litchi: "Grimalkin"? Are you referring to the professor? That's terrible... But if you're here, that means the salvage was a success. I left midway and didn't get to see it through. Is the professor doing well?
Hakumen: You... What did you harvest from the Boundary?
Litchi: !?
Hakumen: You may have fooled the others, but you can't fool my eyes. I shall purify that corrupted soul of yours. I am the white void. I am the cold steel. I am the just sword. With blade in hand shall I reap the sins of this world, and cleanse it in the fires of destruction. I am Hakumen. The end has come!
<Litchi Victory>
Hakumen: Guh! How dare you interrupt me, Grimalkin!
Litchi: That's... space-time teleportation!?
Stage X: Nu-13
Nu-13: Loading...loading...loading...loading... Complete...
Litchi: Is this what Hakumen was waiting for? Then... this can't be good.
Nu-13: Target recognized. Auto mode: activated.
Litchi: I guess I can't run away anymore... but with the way I am now, I can force you back into the Cauldron.
Nu-13: Target identified: obstacle. Elimination protocol release requested... Request granted.
Litchi: You know, he called my name... It was only for a moment, but he did... I might make it in time. I might still be able to save him... That's why I don't have time to be defeated here!
Nu-13: Activate elimination protocol.
<Litchi Victory>
Litchi: This is... a distortion in space-time!
-Innocent World-
AD2199/06/27
Litchi: Next patient? Huh. I guess that's it for today. I'm going out for a bit, so can you take care of the rest?
Linhua: No problem, Dr. Faye-Ling.
Litchi: Thanks. I'll be back in a few hours, OK? If anyone comes in, refer them to Dr. Han.
Linhua: Awww, that quack?
Litchi: Dr. Han may be blunt, but he's very skilled. Hmmm... I suppose his people skills are a little lacking. 
Linhua: Well, that can't be helped. You do get more patients than he does. So, are you going underground again today? I'm amazed you can actually talk to those people-hating cats. 
Litchi: That's not true. They're all very cute and friendly. 
Linhua: Well, every single guy in this town is absolutely crazy about you... so I'm sure you can lure in anyone with your amazing charms... er... skills. 
Litchi: You say something? 
Linhua: Not at all. Say, didn't you have something urgent to do? Have a safe trip.
Litchi: Yeah, yeah... Take care of the rest, OK? 
Litchi: It's been half a year since I came to Kagutsuchi... I've discovered where he operates, but... he's not very easy to find. Still, the kitties in the Kaka clan said they'd help me... So I guess there's no point to being down. 
Litchi: All right! Time for some action!
===Calamity Trigger Reconstruction===
Early in 2199, Litchi learned that Arakune had appeared in the 13th Hierarchical City of Kagutsuchi. She moved to the city and founded a clinic in Orient Town, one of the city's many districts. There, she took on a pupil, Linhua, and became close friends with the Kaka clan, who's kittens were being eaten by Arakune. During this time, she also became good friends with Totokaka, the leader of the Kaka, Taokaka, their guardian, and Bang Shishigami, the leader of the surviving Ikarugan ninja. In the space of a year, Litchi became a well loved figure within her local community, although she lost contact with Kokonoe and Tager. She also began conducting research for Totokaka on the reproductive rates of the Kaka, but the results were not positive.
In the late December of 2199, Litchi visited Lost Town, but noticed the presence of Ragna the Bloodedge, who had been there earlier. Following the directions of Totokaka, Litchi ran towards the sewers, believing that Arakune would find Ragna because of his Azure Grimoire. Her suspicions proved to be true, and she found the Grim Reaper standing over the defeated monster. She pleaded with Ragna, allowing Arakune time to escape, and continued to explain her and his situation to the criminal, who warned her about getting close to the Boundary with Lao Jiu. She thanked him for his concern, but told him of her continued resolve. Later that evening, she tended to the wounds of Bang, which were caused by Jin Kisaragi. BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger - Part 2, Chapter 2 - Cross Fate
==Continuum Shift==
===Arcade Mode===
Stage IV: Bang Shishigami
Bang: Excuse me, beautiful young lady. You seem to have dropped your handkerchief.
Litchi: Eh? I could've sworn I put my handkerchief in my pocket... W-Wait, y-you're!
Bang: I am a man who fights for love and justice! Not only for Kagutsuchi, but for all of humanity! I have risen from the depths of hell to save those whom I love!
Litchi: O-Ok, I get it! Just please, ah, don't stand so close to me!
Bang: Oh my... I am terribly sorry, Miss Litchi. I was so excited by our reunion that I could hardly contain myself!
Litchi: ... All right, fine. Now if you'll just excuse me... Good-bye, Bang.
Bang: M-Miss Litchi! Please, wait a moment!
Litchi: ...Eh?
Bang: Your beautiful face looks uncharacteristically grim. Where are you headed?
Litchi: Eh? Th-That's...
Bang: No, don't speak. I already know what hardships you face. There is something you must protect... Is that not correct?!
Litchi: Bang...?
Bang: HOWEVER!
'Litchi! Gah!
Bang: Knowing what I do, I cannot simply let you pass! No, to pass, you must walk across my dead body! For I fight for love and justice! I am Bang Shishigami!
<Litchi Victory>
Bang: H-How unfortunate... *Thud*
Litchi: I'm so sorry, Bang.
Bang: So this is the extent of your determination.
Litchi: ... Yes.
Bang: I understand! I will no longer try to stop you! But there is one more thing, Miss Litchi!
Litchi: Y-Yes...?
Bang: If you ever need my strength... (or love) at any time... You need only call out my name, and I shall appear before you!
Litchi: Bang...
Bang: There is no need to thank me! It is a husband's duty to protect his most beloved wife...
Litchi: Thank you very much, Bang... But... I don't think I will ever become your wife.
Bang: ... Wha-!?
Litchi: W-Well then, if you'll excuse me... Until we meet again.
Stage VIII: Iron Tager
Tager: Litchi... How rare, for you to come to me.
Litchi: I need to talk to Kokonoe. About... him.
Tager: Kokonoe is very busy at the moment. I doubt she has time to talk to you right now. Perhaps you should come back another time.
Litchi: What happened...?
Tager: The Library is up to no good again, that's all. Now, if you're done stating your business, I should be going.
Litchi: Wait!
Tager: ... Is there something else?
Litchi: I'm sorry, but I don't have much time, either! If you insist on getting in my way, then... I...
Tager: Stop it, Litchi! There's no reason for us to fight!
<Litchi Victory>
Litchi: I'm so sorry, Tager. I didn't want it to come to this, but... I have to... I need to save him...
Tager: I understand your determination. I still cannot take you to Kokonoe, but...
Litchi: ...?
Tager: For some time now, my systems have been tracking signals that look very much like the Azure.
Litchi: The Azure!?
Tager: I'm sure that he... I'm sure that Arakune is tracking these signals as well.
Litchi: Where are they coming from...?
Tager: The Library... Their Kagutsuchi branch office...
Litchi: Thank you, Tager!
Stage IX: Arakune
Litchi: So... this is where you were...
Arakune: 
Litchi: Please, listen to what I have to say!
Arakune: 
Litchi: You don't belong here. Come home with me... We can return you to the way you used to be. Everything can go back to the way it was.
Arakune: 
Litchi: Please... Please, just give up on the Azure!
Arakune: 
<Litchi victory>
Arakune: 
Litchi: I... I'm sorry...
Arakune: 
<Arakune leaves>
Litchi: I'm sorry... I'm so sorry...!
Stage X: Hazama
<Noel stands in front of Litchi>
Litchi: Lieutenant! Why are you here?!
Noel: ...
Hazama: Oh, there's no point to that. This thing here won't be Noel Vermillion much longer. Still, you got all the way here, and that's pretty impressive. Seriously.
<Noel is teleported away>
Litchi: Who are you...? What are you trying to do?
Hazama: Hmmm... I'd like to answer that - you know, sort of a treat for getting so far - but it's, ah, going to take me a while to come up with a good answer.
Litchi: Wh-What are you talking about...?
Hazama: Restriction 666 released! Dimensional interference force field deployed!
Litchi: Th-That Ars... No... it can't be!
Hazama: Oh ho, you wish! Here, lemme show you... The power of the Azure! BlazBlue... Activate!
Litchi: Wh-Why do you have that!? How did you get that!
Terumi: Ahahahaha! "Why"? Are you kidding me!? You don't even know that, and you were gonna save that sad sack of bugs? Do you even know how?! Oh man, that is just too much! Ha! All right, listen good. I'm only gonna say this once, lady. I'm the guy who created the Azure Grimoire!
Temptation to Force
AD2200/01/07
Terumi: I was gettin' a little bored there. Thanks, lady. Now I feel all energized.
Tsubaki: ... High concentration of seithr...? You... are you resurrecting the Black Beast?
Terumi: Huh? The Black Beast? What would I want with that failed experiment?
Litchi: Failed experiment?!
Terumi: Well, yeah. Didn't I say that? A huge failure. But that black trash heap you're in love with? Even BIGGER failure.
Litchi: Kuh...!
Terumi: Yeah, the Cauldron. What, did I mumble? The Cauldron's the Grimoire's original form. It gathers souls to smelt the sword inside its body. That was our little pet - the Beast. And don't even get me started on your little boyfriend, Arakune.
Litchi: ... What... what do you think you know about him?
Terumi: Hah! More than I want to! I mean, seriously... I think you're the only person who gives half a shit about whether that freak lives or dies! Nobody else cares!
Terumi: Now... Murakumo...activate! This world is nothing but lies! LIES!
Terumi: Lemme show you what I like to call the truth! The truth called "despair"! In the name of Susanno'o, I command you! Murakumo, AWAKEN!
Terumi: Behold the sword of the god-slayer, KUSANAGI!
Terumi: Let all that lies fall before your divine blade!
Terumi: Gaahahahaha! Finally, I've got the true successor to the Azure! Try and stop me NOW, Master Unit
Terumi: Amaterasu!
==Chrono Phantasma==
===Arcade Mode===
Stage 3: Taokaka
Taokaka: Boobie lady! I've found you!! Let's play, okay?!
Litchi: Tao?! You nearly scared the...um...well, you scared me! Haven't I told you enough times not to pounce on people?! ...Wait... What are you doing in Ikaruga?
Taokaka: Tao came with the good guy. We're looking for someone, meow!
Litchi: ...Ragna the Bloodedge? I see. Well, I've heard that he's here in Ikaruga, too, but...I wasn't expecting you to be with him. His grimoire... No, I suppose I must find "her" first.
Taokaka: Meow? What are you mumbling about, boobie lady? Oooooooooh, I know. You're keeping secrets from Tao, huh?!
Litchi: Huh?!
Taokaka: I know it! You're planning on keeping a delicious meal all to yourself, meow!
Litchi: *Sigh* I'm not always thinking about eating...unlike you, Tao! I'm actually here on business.
Taokaka: Awww, how lame. If you don't have any food, then you gotta play with Tao, meow! I haven't played with those boobies in forever!
Litchi: Oh Tao... I really don't have time for–
Taokaka: Heeeere I coooooome!
<Litchi Victory>
Taokaka: Mmm...You're strong boobie lady... And I'm hungry.
Litchi: Tao. You can't just run up to anyone and start fighting them, do you understand me?
Taokaka: Sure, boobie lady!
Stage 6: Bullet
Bullet: You must be... Litchi Faye-Ling.
Litchi: ...I don't think I've had the pleasure? Though it doesn't seem like you've come to ask me for directions...
Bullet: Don't put your guard up so much... I'm just looking for someone.
Litchi: Someone...?
Bullet: Kokonoe... I hear she used to be your boss. Where is she now?
Litchi: The professor? You mean she's in Ikaruga, too...? ...Sadly, I don't think I can help you. I'm no longer a member of Sector Seven, so you'll have to try elsewhere. I'm sorry.
Bullet: Left...Sector Seven?
Litchi: That's right, I left... Right now, I'm... Well, I suppose that has nothing to do with you.
Bullet: Nothing to do with me!? You may think that's the case, but unfortunately, I don't.
Litchi: Who...are you?
Bullet: Never mind. I can always do with more information than less. I'll have you spit out everything you know!
Litchi: Huh?!
<Litchi Victory>
Bullet: ...I've wasted too much time. I should be on my way.
Litchi: Wait! Who are you...?! ... She's looking for the professor? But why...? I shouldn't worry about that now... I need to find "her"...Noel Vermillion.
Stage 7: Bang Shishigami
Bang: Miss Litchi! I have finally found you!
Litchi: Bang...?! What are you doing here?
Bang: Miss Litchi, you must return with me to Kagutsuchi at once! But, please do not ask any questions... All I can say is that this is not a place you must "be".
Litchi: I'm sorry, but I cannot do that.
Bang: ...I bring word from Miss Linhua, "Doctor Litchi, please return at once. I don't think I can rely on Doctor Han alone..." Though those were the only words she has left me, I could tell...her eyes were red from tears...
Litchi: ...
Bang: There are too many souls saddened by your disappearance, (mine included). Surely you must be aware of that, Miss Litchi. I shall even escort you back to Kagutsuchi personally.
Litchi: Bang...I really cannot do that right now, and I'm terribly sorry... But there is something I must do here.
Bang: Then you leave me no choice. I must take you back to Kagutsuchi, even by force.
Litchi: ...?!
Bang: Please forgive me for what I am about to do...!
<Litchi Victory>
Bang: Guaaaah...ugh... This cannot be.
Litchi: I'm sorry...truly, I am very sorry...!
Bang: ...?! No! Miss Litchi! MISS LITCHI!
Stage 8: Rachel Alucard
Litchi: This is it! These must be the prime field devices... So, inside here...
Rachel: I suggest you do not do anything foolish.
Litchi: ...?! Wh-When did you...?!
Rachel: Nothing awaits you at the end the path upon which you are about to transgress...
Litchi: So what if there isn't? What does that have to do with you?
Rachel: Oh, but it does... Because, what you are trying to become...is me.
Litchi: Rachel Alucard... As an "Observer", what right do you have to question my actions?
Rachel: ...You know, this is actually quite comical. And foolish, of course. Right now you are nothing but a puppet dancing on Terumi's palm. Yet even knowing that, you still insist on continuing with this little charade?
Litchi: No! This is...the only way I can save him... That's why I–?
Rachel: That's why you want to become an "Observer"? And you think that's an excuse for lending Terumi your power?!
Litchi: ...
Rachel: *Sigh* I suppose a good roasting might help bring you back to your senses.
Preceptor
AD2200/02/03
Rachel: Have you calmed down some?
Litchi: *Pant pant*
Rachel: What you are doing right now is pushing your ego onto those around you. It's quite foolish, obviously, but above all...it's arrogant.
Litchi: !
Rachel: Hehe, well...you may do as you please. As you say, this is none of my business. And meddling any more than I have would quite frankly be a little...troublesome...for me. But, I shall tell you one thing before I depart. Though it might seem quite unnecessary to you, right now...
Litchi: ...?
Rachel: Should you become an "Observer", for the rest of time you must acknowledge your own existence... As well as your target's... Should you fail to maintain that acknowledgement of your "self" for even a second, you will cease to exist as an Observer... And even vanish. Your master Kokonoe is no exception...and that goes for me, as well. So, unbeknownst to you, we shoulder great risks as Observers.
Litchi: ...What are you trying to say?
Rachel: This person...he is frankly beyond saving. In fact, his entire being should have been pulled into the Boundary, yet his "unstable existence" is somehow being observed. Foolish wouldn't even begin to describe what she's doing. I'm afraid I would pass that in a heartbeat. Even Takamagahara would have trouble...
Litchi: ...Huh?
Rachel: Not to mention observing Hakumen AND him... Though temporary, to sustain observations of that magnitude simultaneously, to me, is an act of sheer madness.
Litchi: Y-You mean the professor, she...she is keeping Roy from...?!
Arakune: Litchi...return to Kokonoe... I loath to admit it, but she is a genius... Perhaps she may be able to...
Rachel: *Sigh* I have already told you too much. I shall take my leave now... I suggest you do the same after you get over yourself.
Litchi: *Sob* Uh...ah... Professor, I... I just...wanted...Roy...!
===Story Mode===
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===Chrono Phantasma===
In an NOL branch, Litchi bumped into Hazama, and he grabbed her. She told him sternly to let go and refused his offer of eating her memories. Litchi told him that she refused to become like Tsubaki and left to search for Relius.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 2: Difference of Opinion She later received a call from Relius concerning the seithr concentrations in Ikaruga, and she was startled at the fluctuating results. Litchi sent them to him soon afterward.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 8: Reunion
With Relius, Ignis Clover, and Nu-13, Litchi made her way to the 8th Hierarchical City of Wadatsumi where she met Ragna, Bang, Noel, and Celica A. Mercury.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 16: Kushinada's Lynchpin She sided with Relius since rebuilding the world would mean saving Roy. Bang questioned her loyalty and Litchi stated that she took no pride in what she was doing. Carl soon joined Relius's side and Litchi begged him to not intervene. When Makoto arrived as backup, Litchi took her on but lost the battle.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Chrono Phantasma, Episode 17: Doomsday The group retreated when the flow of seithr stopped due to the Lynchpin's activation, and Litchi healed Relius' wounds when Carl asked.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Episode 18: Beginning of the End
|-|Sector Seven=
===Sector Seven===
Litchi was put directly under the command of Relius Clover. She was not happy about the position she had to take, rarely showing any sign of happiness or emotion. Arakune had been stored in the lab she worked in, and when Relius implemented an Artificial Causality Weapon inside it, Litchi was made Arakune's Observer. Relius visited the room she was working in and left when he arrived, making her way to the room where Arakune was stored. As she put her head against the glass of the aquarium the monster was in, she began to reminisce on the time she spent with Roy.
Soon enough, Litchi realized that Arakune was not in the contained, and she rushed upstairs to find Relius. She eventually found him and demanded to know where Arakune was, learning that he had been sent to the Ikaruga Region; she stormed out of the Colonel's office.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 2: Unwavering Feelings 
In the 6th Hierarchical City of Yabiko, Litchi was determined to find Kokonoe so she could find a way to save Roy. However, the doctor was found by Bullet who demanded to know where Kokonoe was. Litchi did not know, she had not spoken to Kokonoe properly in over a month. Regardless, Bullet attacked, but Litchi managed to escape, not wanting to fight in a public area over something she knew nothing about.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 5: The Ninja and Mercenary In her retreat, she accidentally ended up in downtown Yabiko, but was found by Tager and Makoto. Tager put Litchi on a call to Kokonoe, who told her that she would not help save Roy through Observation. This infuriated Litchi, who battled Tager; this was for naught as Kokonoe changed her mind and agreed to talk to Litchi about if she came back with the others to Yabiko.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 6: Litchi's Determination
Before they could return, the worst possible situation occurred – Tager and Litchi were sandwiched between Azrael and Nu-13, the latter of which had been presumably sent to retrieve Litchi. Kagura Mutsuki was mechanically teleported to their side by Kokonoe to battle against Azrael while Litchi would battle Nu, all to buy time for Tager to teleport all three of them away. Litchi lost her battle, unable to keep up with Nu's incredible strength and power. Before the battle could get any worse, the teleportation activated and they were saved. Now in the NOL Yabiko branch, Litchi told Kokonoe and Kagura of her plans to save Roy – by using Observation, an overdrive, the Azure Grimoire, and the liquid theory of seithr.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 7: Looming Darkness
Later that same evening, Litchi retired to a small room, feeling that she was under mild house-arrest because of the security systems in the hallway. Makoto visited her and asked if she knew what was going on in Ikaruga. The two speculated but Litchi knew that Kokonoe was eavesdropping, so invited her to participate in the conversation – the professor held a grim outlook on what was going to happen in the near future.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 8: The Forbidden Research
With Makoto, Kokonoe, and Kagura, Litchi ran to the ruins of the 5th Hierarchical City of Ibukido as they learned that Relius was attempting to create a Black Beast. There, Relius waited with Arakune by his side, and Litchi discovered that not only did Relius want to create a Black Beast, but he was going to use Arakune as the base.BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma, Story Mode, Sector Seven, Episode 9: The Beast
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==Central Fiction==
===Arcade Mode===
====Act 1: Phantom of Labyrinth====
Stage 3: Bullet
Litchi: ...
Bullet: You've stared at me long enough... Do you want something?
Litchi: Yes, well... I was hoping to meet with Tager first, but...
Bullet: You know about the Captain? You with the Library?
Litchi: There's no need to be so cautious. I actually have a favor to ask of you... you're a mercenary with Sector Seven, right?
Bullet: A favor...?
Litchi: Yes... I need you to connect me to Professor Kokonoe. If you mention my name, Litchi, she'll know.
Bullet: ...No thanks. Our comms are strictly for the mission. Those are the orders, and I will follow them.
Litchi: I'm sorry... but I really can't take no for an answer right now. I'm running out of time.
Bullet: So you're going to take it by force... Very well. Let's see what you can do.
<Litchi Victory>
Kokonoe: That's enough, Bullet. I'll talk to her.
Bullet: Professor!
Litchi: It's been a while, Professor...
Kokonoe: Cut the banter. So, what do you want? You disappear for years, and now you need my help?
Litchi: ...I would like you to help me detain the Grim Reaper. I know Kagutsuchi inside and out, I'm sure I could be of help to you...!
Kokonoe: Hah, so that's what this is about? All for Roy... Sorry, I don't have time for your shit.
Litchi: Professor...!
Kokonoe: Give up on the Azure Grimoire. It's for the best.
Litchi: Please, Professor!
Kokonoe: I've had enough! This conversation is over...
Litchi: ...! Fine. I'll search for him myself.
Stage 6: Hazama
Hazama: Excuse me. You're Professor Litchi Faye-Ling, formerly of Sector Seven, correct?
Litchi: Right now, I'm just Dr. Faye-Ling to this town. What does the Library want with a civilian like me?
Hazama: Oh, please... you know better. We're on Emergency Alert D. Which means these premises are off limits to civilians like you.
Litchi: I'm sorry, but I'm looking for something. I assure you, I will not interfere with your operation.
Hazama: Hm, I see... But there's a bit of a problem, now that I've caught you... this is my job, after all, you know?
Litchi: ...Well, then what's it going to take for you to forgive me?
Hazama: Ah, yes. I was hoping you would say that. Would you mind, uhh... fighting me just a teeny bit?
<Litchi Victory>
Hazama: Ahh, wonderful! I should've expected as much from Professor Kokonoe's pupil. Quite impressive, really!
Litchi: *Pant pant* Compliments don't do much... from someone holding back.
Hazama: Aww, how'd you know?
Litchi: ...What do you want?
Hazama: Well, I heard you were searching for this Grim Reaper... and by now you know the NOL is after the same target. What do you say? Why don't we work together on this? Of course, only until we capture our target.
Litchi: You want me to trust the Library?
Hazama: Yes. And I wouldn't ask you to do this for free. How about in exchange... I tell you where you can find Lotte Carmine?
Litchi: ...Huh?
Stage 7: Arakune
Arakune: Thi... pres...nce... Intervene... who? This is... place... lea... ea...t you...!
Litchi: I wasn't entirely convinced, but... you really were here. Roy, it's me. Litchi! Do you remember me?
Arakune: Don't... ow... woma...n... But sm...ell... Azure. Yes... this... Azu...re... Giv.... me!
Litchi: Huh? The Azure? What do you mean?
Arakune: The Azure... GIVE IT TO ME!
Litchi: Roy, calm down! I don't have the Azure!
Arakune: Don...t lie... This... Azur... sm...ll. You ...ave... Azure!
Litchi: Grr... Roy...!
<Litchi Victory>
Arakune: Kihehehehe... I kn...w Az...ure. Can s-see... in you!
Litchi: I can feel it... inside of me. What is this?
Litchi: Don't tell me this is... the Boundary? Impossible...! Why do I have the power of the Boundary... inside of me? The Azure is the source of power for the Boundary... then does that mean...? Roy, do you mean... the Azure you sensed inside of me was...?
Arakune: Kihehehehe! That is... Azure! Giv... me... ow!
Litchi: Ahhh... What are these... memories flowing into me--!? ...Huh?
Litchi: No... this is me and Roy? From before...? ...!? What is this memory...? A memory I don't know? No... It's my fault? That Roy transformed...? S-Stop... Why are you showing me this!?
???: ...Yes, this is your will.
Stage 8: Nine the Phantom
Litchi: This is your barrier? Which means you're the one who showed me those memories, too?
Nine: Hehe... I do appreciate a girl with a good head on her shoulders. You're right about my barrier. But I'm not the one who showed you that vision. Remember, I told you... that was your own will.
Litchi: My own will...? You mean I wished for Roy to become that monster?
Nine: No. That's not your wish, but the truth. It appears that memories were merging with the Boundary. Very interesting.
Litchi: Memories merging...? Don't tell me... how is that even possible?
Nine: Never mind. Looking away from the truth won't change a thing. But why don't you... ...show me some of your willpower!
<Litchi Victory>
Nine: Hmm... your power is faint, but your thoughts are true.
Litchi: *Pant pant* That power... could it really be... magic? Who are you?
Nine: Me? Does the name "Nine" mean anything to you?
Litchi: ...!? You mean... one of the Six Heroes? The Great Sage Nine...?!
Nine: Now, I'll give you a chance. A chance to make your wish become a reality.
Litchi: My wish... a reality?
Nine: There's only one way to make your dream come true. And I'll tell you...
Nine: Before the Day of Reckoning, the Imperator... No-- Izanami must be defeated. By your hands.
AD2199/XX/XX
LITCHI ACT1 END
to be continued
====Act 2: Nightmare Memory====
Stage 3: Kokonoe
Litchi: Professor Kokonoe.
Kokonoe: My goodness, I never expected you to show up personally... I thought I already gave you my response about the Grim Reaper.
Litchi: No. That's not why I'm here... There's something I need to ask you, Professor.
Kokonoe: ...What is it?
Litchi: I'll get right to it. Do you know the real reason why Roy transformed into...what he did?
Kokonoe: Why? That was an accident, plain and simple. Why ask me this now?
Litchi: I cannot help but feel that...this world is being altered from places we cannot access...
Kokonoe: Hah, what a pathetic theory. Quit fantasizing and come back down to reality.
Litchi: ...You really haven't changed have you, Professor? But your response has only confirmed my doubt. You arrived at the same conclusion.
Kokonoe: ...
Litchi: I'm sorry, Professor...but I need to know the truth.
<Litchi Victory>
Kokonoe: Lemme ask you one thing. So, you find out the truth about Roy. Then what?
Litchi: If the reason for his transformation is not exactly what I thought it was, then... I need to approach the problem from a fresh perspective. I want to bring back Roy...that's all.
Kokonoe: ... He volunteered to become the first known subject of living fluid seithr... That's all I know.
Litchi: Of course... Thank you very much, Professor...!
Kokonoe: Hey, you better not try to suck any more information out of the Boundary. For what it's worth, let me warn you. Don't mistake the source of your information...or you may never return.
Litchi: Yes, but... I...
Stage 6: Relius Clover
Litchi: Who's there...!?
Relius: Ahh, yes. Now that faint reading of the Azure all makes sense.
Litchi: You're professor Relius Clover from the NOL. Do you know me? ...No, you don't. You knew the "previous" me...
Relius: You ARE a bright one. I may still have you work under me yet...
Litchi: ...!? What is this... My head--! That's right... You were controlling Roy, and then--! Where is Arakune!?
Relius: Arakune? Oh, that body of seithr? Unfortunately I don't keep tabs on that...creature... More importantly, I'm interested in you. You're different from before.
Litchi: ...What do you mean?
Relius: Perhaps the information has begun to converge. Yes... Let me Observe you.
<Litchi Victory>
Relius: Of course... You're grasping for your own information from the Boundary. Fascinating but...equally pointless.
Litchi: *pant pant* K'uh...
Relius: Your physical form will soon reach its limit. Knowing that, you still chose the path of self-destruction? I am nevertheless interested in your efforts... How far can you push yourself until you break? Question for the ages...
Litchi: W-Wait...! ... Relius Clover...
Stage 7: Azrael
Azrael: Tch... No luck today, it seems. I was hoping for some worthy prey. Damn you Hades.
Litchi: ...! You certainly do not look like an ally. Who are you?
Azrael: There's no need to tell you. I'm not interested in your name either. I'd probably forget it, anyway.
Litchi: I see. In that case, perhaps it is in both of our best interests if you simply let me pass.
Azrael: Sorry... I think I gave you the wrong idea. Regardless of how worthless the prey, I still need to hunt. That's my style. ...In other words. If I don't have fun, you die. Simple, right? Besides, you're one of the so-called chosen...
Litchi: Hunt...? You're... the Mad dog of Ikaruga...?
Azrael: Ding ding ding. Well, time to die. Nameless.
<Litchi Victory>
Litchi: This is...the power of the Mad dog Azrael...!?
Azrael: Well, this was unexpected. You know something, don't you? Heh heh heh... Yes, this is perfect. Looks like I'm in for more fun than I bargained! As a reward, how about I pull back my punches less?
Litchi: Wha...!? You're kidding... You've been holding back the whole time?
Azrael: Time for round two... C'mon! Wha--!?
Litchi: What's... going on!?
Stage 8: Izanami
Litchi: I remember everything... So that's what happened. It was all you...
Izanami: Shall we skip the idle banter? Surely that is not why you are here... You seek the Azure, however... Are you worthy to wield it? Are you prepared?
Litchi: ...Prepared? That's irrelevant. I need the Azure.
Izanami: To return that fluid seithr back to normal...right? It's quite laughable, but... Very well.
Litchi: --!?
Izanami: The Azure is indeed here. If you want it, then prove your strength.
<Litchi Victory>
Litchi: This is the Azure... I won? With this, I can return Roy back to-- --Huh!?
Litchi: G'aaaaah!? What is this!?
Izanami: I asked you, did I not? If you are prepared to bear the weight...
Litchi: Iza...nami!?
Izanami: As suspected, your body is at its limit from amplifying your Ars Magus. The Boundary is a dangerous thing. Touch the Azure in your current condition... ...And the overwhelming information will shatter the vessel. Did you not foresee this?
Litchi: ...! I am well aware of the risks... ...But I still have to do this!
Litchi: Aaaahh!
Izanami: At last... You've exceeded your limit. Quite the wake-up call. This is reality. Your vessel is not worthy of the chosen...
Litchi: P-Please... I need... strength!
Izanami: *sigh*
Litchi: ROYYYYY!
Litchi: --Huh!?
Litchi: Why is Lao Jiu...?
Izanami: So, that's where you were...
Litchi: This feeling... How can it be...? Are you... Roy? Roy... Roy...!
Izanami: This is how you survived... Even though you were not the chosen.
Litchi: ...Huh?
Izanami: You should thank it... It was chosen on your behalf, through the Boundary.
Litchi: You mean... You've been here all along?
Izanami: Hehehe... So this is one of the dreams you've been seeing? Was this all part of your established harmony? Do show me... Master Unit, Amaterasu.
AD2200/XX/XX
LITCHI ACT2 END
to be continued
====Act 3: The Replacement Blue====
Stage 3: Relius Clover
Litchi: Professor Relius...!
Relius: Litchi Faye-Ling. Your soul has become quite interesting. Based on our previous encounters, I predicted it would shatter easily. What happened? But first, I must ask you...what you want?
Litchi: I need to confirm something with my own eyes. Ignis...
Relius: I see. You're after the Nox Nyctores...? No... Rather the technology embedded within... True, Detonator was based on the Nox Nyctores. She is as close as you can get. Brilliant. Your theories are spot-on. But you are still green and...reckless.
Litchi: Reckless or not, I need to do this. I'm sorry, but you don't have a say in the matter.
<Litchi Victory>
Litchi: *Pant pant*
Relius: Mmm... You really are different from before. Another byproduct of the Embryo? You've blended with yourself from the Boundary with the Master Unit's help too, it seems...
Litchi: The Detonator...Ignis. A vessel with a human soul bound to it. I'm sure that this will...
Relius: You are a most excellent assistant. I did not expect you to be THIS useful in pursuing the truth. Interesting... Let me see how much you can withstand in a mere mortal's body.
Stage 6: Kokonoe
Kokonoe: Oh my god... You again? Why don't you give up on Roy already!?
Litchi: ...No, I cannot do that. There are still stones left unturned.
Kokonoe: If you regained your memory, then you should know...he's beyond saving. You need to let it go.
Litchi: Then why!? Why are you still Observing Roy!?
Kokonoe: ...Who told you that?
Litchi: I want to hear from you, Professor... Why? Is it really "Roy" that you are Observing?
Kokonoe: ...What?
Litchi: You will answer me...even if I must use force.
<Litchi Victory>
Kokonoe: You'd go this far for Roy...? Very well. Litchi, you're right. I sensed something was odd.
Litchi: Then you're...!
Kokonoe: But despite my Observing that thing, why do you think it hasn't affected me? Why haven't we seen Roy yet?
Litchi: If my thinking is correct, then that "Arakune" you see isn't Roy. It's just a vessel.
Kokonoe: But preserving just the conscious of something to a vessel is... No, wait--!
Litchi: Exactly. If that vessel was formed from concentrated seithr in the Boundary, then it's possible...
Kokonoe: If the existence is similar to that of a causality weapon...then the compressed seithr is the core. Binding a soul to it is no longer impossible...
Litchi: At the very least, Roy's will lies deep within the Boundary. I've seen it with my own eyes.
Kokonoe: You're going to use the Nox Nyctores just for that?
Litchi: No... I already have a vessel to bind the soul. I swear... I will save Roy.
Stage 7: Hakumen
Hakumen: ...
Litchi: I've found you, Hakumen.
Hakumen: The scientist who worked for the Grimalkin. What do you want?
Litchi: No need for formalities... I need your help to save Roy Carmine.
Hakumen: That cluster of seithr and insects? Pathetic...
Litchi: ...!
Hakumen: I have my own mission I must fulfill. Despite that, if you still wish for redemption, then perhaps you should seek the Azure with your own hands. You are, after all...chosen.
Litchi: K'uh...!
<Litchi Victory>
Hakumen: I see... You are after this vessel, the Susano'o Unit
Litchi: I wasn't going to take it from you... But I want to know how you've attached a soul to it.
Hakumen: ...You're wasting my time.
Litchi: What do you know!?
Hakumen: Bringing the dead back to the world of the living... How do you know they exist as one of us? It is not up to you to decide where this soul lives and dies... You should know this, as a researcher.
Litchi: ... Of course... You don't need to tell me...
Stage 8: Arakune
Arakune: Who's there!?
Litchi: I thought I might be able to see you if I used Kushinada's Lynchpin or a Nox Nyctores.
Arakune: Woman... you... I rem...ember. What doe... mere sci...ntist want!?
Litchi: Unfortunately, I'm not interested in you. Where's Roy?
Arakune: Kihehe... hehehehe! This scent, I kn...w. Woman! Yo... ha...e the Az...re!
Litchi: ...Yes, I do. Right here.
Arakune: Giv... me! That Az...re belon...s to me!
Litchi: You may have it... Only if you can defeat me!
<Litchi Victory>
Arakune: Gyaaaaah!
Litchi: End of the line! Haaah!
Arakune: You fool! Kihehehe... I've eaten the Az...re. Yes...!
Litchi: ... Where is this...? What happened to me...? That's right. I was consumed by him, and then...
Roy: You are one crazy woman...
Litchi: Huh? Roy...?
Roy: Who gets consumed by seithr willingly? I guess some things just never change.
Litchi: Roy... Is it really you? I can finally see the real you.
Roy: Yes. But it may be too soon to celebrate. The Embryo is going to rebuild very soon. You need to leave the Boundary before your soul... ...shatters into pieces.
Litchi: Roy, listen to me. I may know how to bring you back!
Roy: ...
Litchi: The key is the Nox Nyctores. If I can bind you to a Nox Nyctores temporarily...we can find a vessel and--
Roy: I already knew that...
Litchi: ...Huh?
Roy: Litchi, you're making a big mistake. If you intend to turn around, don't even bother pursuing it in the first place. I chose this vessel on my own accord.
Litchi: What on earth do you...? ...!? No... I'm still not done...!
Roy: Litchi. You must return. Choose the path of humanity. I will continue to pursue the truth... I must go deeper into the Azure.
Litchi: Please, wait...! Roy!
Roy: If you somehow remember this conversation, then... ...destroy my vessel.
Litchi: Hm... Ahh... It's... morning?
Litchi: That's strange... Why am I...crying...? Roy...
AD2200/XX/XX
LITCHI ACT3 END
to be continued
===Story Mode===
Although taken inside the Embryo, Litchi did not become one of the chosen. Her memories were still altered, however. Upon hearing from Linhua that Tager was in Kagutsuchi, she closed the clinic early, going to find the Red Devil by herself. She succeeded, and began asking if he was looking for Arakune, being happy when he answered no. She returned to the clinic late at night until she heard knocking at the clinic door – answering it, she found Bang with an amnesiac Ragna who was seriously injured. She sent Bang shopping for supplies and introduced Linhua to the Grim Reaper the following morning. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 002, Chapter 010, Sub Scenario 1 She knew immediately who he was, and warned him that if he were to stray too far into public, he would be captured by the NOL. Tao suddenly appeared and offered to hide him the Kaka Village, so Litchi relented and allowed it, but only under the condition that she accompany him, leaving Linhua in charge of the clinic. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Episode 002, Chapter 011
At the Kaka Village, Litchi further tended to Ragna's wounds, and awoke some memories. She went to talk for the elder, allowing him some rest; later, she was playing with the kittens, and went outside to distract Noel when she heard from Bang that the NOL lieutenant was surveying the entrance. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 018 She was very nearly successful until Bang blew her cover by announcing that the Grim Reaper had ran away from the house he was in. She quickly ran towards the sewers where Ragna was heading, with both Bang and Noel hot on her tail. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 19 She found Arakune on the verge of being killed by the Grim Reaper, and stopped him, begging that he be spared – Noel was unconscious on the ground, and Litchi suggested, rather brutally, that Ragna kill her, or all their lives could be in danger. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020
Litchi tended to Noel when Ragna left, and was found by Tsubaki, who immediately demanded why her friend was in such a state. She stopped Bang from attacking the soldier and allowed Tsubaki to take Noel to the surface where she could be treated BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 003, Chapter 020, Sub Scenario 1 She later found Arakune and he attacked her, eventually relenting when he realised she channels the power of the Boundary. This attack revoked some of Litchi's memories on how Arakune came to exist. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 004, Chapter 025, Sub Scenario 1 She was later transported to Ikaruga by Nine the Phantom and told to defeat Izanami to claim her piece of the Azure BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 005, Chapter 036
Because of Lao Jiu's connection to the Boundary, Litchi was retrieving her memories more rapidly than others. She met Relius, and he stirred several memories before warning her that her body will deteriorate if she pursues Arakune. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 006, Chapter 041, Sub Scenario 1 Litchi travelled to Akitsu and came to its cauldron, her memories now back to her. She realised that Arakune was merely a vessel created by Roy, and that his soul was still inside the Boundary – she planned on reactivating the cauldron to retrieve it but was stopped by Tager who reminded her of those who would mourn should she fail. Litchi stopped to consider her options. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 008, Chapter 062, Sub Scenario 2 In a possibility created by Phenomenon Intervention, Litchi's desire was devoured by Ragna. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 076
Back in Kagutsuchi, Litchi searched for Arakune, determined to end it once and for all by saving Roy. Bang and Tao found her, and they travelled together through the sewers to find the monster, but once they did, his strength had increased massively. Tao briefly battled him, and Litchi stepped in to finish the job herself; Arakune began rapidly absorbing the seithr in the air, attempting to become a Black Beast, and swallowed her whole. Inside the Boundary, she met Roy's soul and they were finally reunited. He refused to return, having obtained a position to research endlessly within the Boundary himself. As the Embryo entered the phase of deconstructing everything to seithr, he asked Litchi to return to Embryo and to kill Arakune, as that was his desire. Crying, Litchi resolved to complete his wish, but was knocked out by Bang, who killed Arakune instead, unwilling to let Litchi sully her hands murdering the man she loved. She soon dissolved into seithr, her data backed up by Es. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 010, Chapter 080, Sub Scenario 2
In the new world created by Ragna, Litchi, with Mai and Kajun, took Platinum to her clinic in Orient Town. The circumstances surrounding this are unknown, but it is presumed that Litchi took Platinum into her care, finally moving on in her life. BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Story Mode, Episode 012, Chapter 100
==References==