Vanila

Besides being an orphan and raised to become an elite Mech pilot, little is known about Vanila. Some say she is the first Battle Maiden, a paladin from another world; others say she is more akin to ghosts, her soul broken and shared by a darker twin. However, she refused to speak of these, seeking solace from battle within the desolated clouds above. Defeated by the gods, Vanila managed to take the Battle Maidens to safety before succumbing to her wounds. In her near-death state, darkness came for her, but it was thwarted by a mysterious figure who stood sentinel beside her. Regaining consciousness, she found herself alone but with new powers. A note was attached to her Mech. It read, 'Ganbatte, Nee-san'. Vanila's respite from death granted her new skills; holy powers which she imbued into her Mech. Known for her matchless grace and beauty in battle, she crusades for the people of Grand Gaia. Recently, she heard rumors of another mech pilot, a dark angel of sublime skill who singlehandedly did battle with the Gods. Intrigued, Vanila calls the Battle Maidens to arms once more. With a renewed sense of purpose, Vanila set off in search of the dark fighter. Not only was she intrigued by the stories she had heard about the prowess of this fighter, Vanila also felt an explicable pull towards that person. It was as though there was a bond between the 2 of them. Deep within herself, she felt that this mysterious person was the key to unlocking her powers. While she felt a strong sense of responsibility as a Battle Maiden, especially over Lico, she desired nothing more than their well-being. Submitting to her feelings, she sought out the dark fighter that she felt an inexplicable connection with...