Meanwhile, back in Macc's mind... (you knew that was coming, right?)

Alright, alright, where are we this time?

.......

Uh, Macc?

...just watch.

So you've arrived... looks like my Biomonsters weren't strong enough after all.

What's this? She looks just like Nei!

What's this? She looks just like Nei!

...uh, yes, I just said that.

... *glares at Mazrim*

Okay, okay, I'll be quiet...

I am Neifirst. I was born two years ago, the product of a Biosystems experiment combining human and animal DNA. The people felt that I was a failure and thus tried to kill me. But I escaped, and stole DNA data from the Biosystem. I have created monsters to wreak revenge on those who so carelessly and selfishly played with life. But there is another Nei inside me... a Nei who is trying to stop me.

It can't be... you don't mean...?

Yes, that is the one that you call Nei. The one you think is a friend is actually a monster who despises all people!

No, I don't hate humans! I seperated from Neifirst because it was so terrible inside of her! Of course it's terrible to be born a monster, but I couldn't stand by while you tried to get revenge by creating monsters!

Fool! You say such things but you are powerless to stop me! Just try it!

... ...I don't want you to create any more monsters! Do you understand?! *ignites her Laser Claws and charges Neifirst*

Suddenly, everything goes black.

...huh? What happened?

.......

The scene shifts to a grassy hill, where Rolf is knelt before a grave, holding a bouquet of flowers.

...oh. Macc, I'm so sorry.

...hi, Nei. *smiles faintly* I... brought you your favorite flowers... *puts the flowers on the grave*

Suddenly, you find yourself back in the forest.

Huh? What happened?

...hm? Oh, hi, Maz. Sorry, no time to chat, I'm on official business. *continues walking*

Wait a minute, we already went through this! Why am I seeing this again?

Sorry, but as I said, I can't talk right now. There were reports of Biomonsters roaming this forest, and I was sent to investigate.

Macc, stop this! Why are you starting all over again?

*stops walking* Shhh... Do you hear that? I'm sure I heard something... I'm going to check it out. *unsheaths his sword, and stealthily proceeds*

.......

There you are! Macc, what's going on?

Heh, it's funny... I didn't remember any of this one moment, and the next, suddenly all these memories came flooding back to me...

So that's what caused your cortical shock... you regained more memories than you could handle all at once.

What are you mumbling about, Maz?

...Macc, you've got to snap out of it!

Huh? Snap out of what?

Listen to me. The reason you're stuck here is because you can't let go of the past. You have to move on, Macc...

Why should I? I'm no good to anyone.

That's not true, Macc. There's lots of people out there who enjoy your mere presence, let alone the things you do.

I'll just end up letting them down anyway. Just like Nei... She... she'd only existed for a year, and half of that she spent in misery...

Yes, but she was happy for the other half, wasn't she? When she was with you?

So what?! What does it matter? It's still way too short for anyone to live! I should've done something... but instead, I just... let her get killed like that.

That's not true. You're not considering all the facts.

The scene switches to Nei and Neifirst fighting. Rolf moves to assist.

No! Stay back, this is my fight!

The scene freezes.

See? You just respected her own choice.

...how did you...

Well, you don't spend this long in someone's mind without learning a thing or two.

Oh yeah? What about this, then?

The scene switches to Nei and Rolf sitting at a dinner table.

Don't worry, Nei. I'll protect you. I'll always protect you.

*smiles* I know.

The scene freezes.

I promised her. I promised her, and I let her down.

Ahem...

The scene switches to Nei stopping Rolf from leaving.

I don't want to risk you getting hurt, and I don't know if I'll be able to protect you out there.

Then don't protect me. I can handle myself just fine.

The scene freezes.

You showed me that yourself.

Even so, it was a promise... there must've been something I could've done... I failed her...

If you're so sure about that, why not ask her what she thinks?

...what do you mean?

Did you forget about this?

The scene switches to the FARTS set.

It doesn't matter to me. I don't need to see your face. Even if you don't remember... I know it's you, Rolf...

The scene freezes.

...that... that's right... she's... back somehow...

Yes! So why are you hiding away here, beating yourself up over this, when she's right out there? Don't stay here punishing yourself for what happened in the past... you have another chance in the present, so take it!

I... I...

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