Here is an idea for a new Robotech story. I got this after I reread andrewjameswilliams story Second Chance. If you have not read it you should check it out. Let me know if you want me to continue it. Well I'm going to anyway so its will be there for you to read.

Rick was sitting in a first class seat on a commercial flight heading for Macross Island. In the seats across the aisle where sitting two of his closes friends Max and Miriya Sterling. They had just finished flight training at the RDF flight school learning how to fly the VFA-6 Alpha. Not that they needed the training. All three were at the top of there class. Rick was leaving as a 1st Lieutenant. Both Max and Miriya as 2nd Lieutenants. Rick started thinking about the last 10 years how he went from a 55 year old Admiral to a 10 year old boy.

He had been sitting in his command chair on the bridge of the SDF-3 with Lisa standing beside him when they were betrayed by their Haydonites allies. The SDF-3 had been stranded on the edge of a black hole created by the test firing of the neutron missile. Two ships Rick learned later were Haydonite ships attacked the crippled SDF-3 and destroyed it with all hands lost. Rick had woke up in a all white cloudy room to be met by his long dead Big Brother Roy. Roy had given him the chance to go back and change things. He knew others were going to be sent back too including his father-in-law Donald Hayes. Lisa was also going back. There would be others going as well but he didn't know who.

When he woke up in his 10 year old body he was surprised to say the least. He figure he would come back to just before the first Robotech war started. After Rick got over the shock he started planning out the next 10 years.

Over the next 7 years Rick was at the top of his class. He even graduated high school a year early. Ever sense he was 15 he also took some summer collage course on line to help him get his Associates degree and start his Batchelor's Degree in Aeronautical Engineering. When he graduated he left for the RDF's Officer Academy. Then he met up with both Max and Miriya in basic flight training. He was happy to see them both had come back too. He was surprised to learn Miriya had manage to get to Earth 2 years ago. Only a handful of people knew who she was. All three of them lead their class in both basic flight and Advance Robotech flight training. They all received several commendations for new tactics they help developed for atmospheric and space combat using all 3 transformation modes of the Alpha and Beta fighters. They were also recognized for all the help they gave their class mates that were struggling in the training.

When he graduated flight training he had a private meeting with Admiral Hayes. Rick was given a tablet that Dr Lang designed for the Admiral, Rick and himself. It had top of the line encryption so they could keep in touch through e-mail with out worrying about anyone discovering their secret. On the tablet also was all the information Rick, Max and Miriya would need on the SDF-1.

One of the biggest suspires was when Rick was watching Pop and Roy practice for one of the air shows three people came and joined him, his mother Sarah and younger sister Rachel in the stands. It was Lisa at the age of 14, her mother Diane and the Admiral. Rick had introduced himself to Lisa as Richard instead of Rick and she introduced herself as Elizabeth. When they did that they both knew. He had been to happy. They e-mailed each other over the next 10 years keeping each other updated. They did have to be careful with what they said.

Rick was brought out of his thoughts by Max. "Hey Skipper we are coming up on the island and will be landing in a few."

"Thanks Max."

"What were you thinking about or should I say who. I bet she will be at the terminal waiting for us." Max said with a knowing smirk on his face. Miriya sitting beside him had the same look.

Miriya piped in with "So you happy to see her Rick?"

"Yea Mir but the reunion will have to wait as I didn't tell her we would be arriving today. I wanted to surprise her. As for what I was thinking about Max. I was remembering how the last 10 years have so different."

None of them had to say why. Their lives were so much different then it was the last time around. Both Lisa and Rick still had their mothers this time around and Rick still had is sister. Last time both of them had died in a car crash. Lisa's Mom had died from cancer they didn't know about till it was too late. This time they caught it early and had been in remission ever since.

R/L

After landing they caught a taxi to the base and checked in and got their keys to their quarters. Max and Miriya would be in separate quarters from Rick since they were married. Rick would be in Bachelor/Bachelorette quarters. He was happy to learn his room was next to Lisa's. He wasn't sure how that happen but he was not going to complain. He knew both Roy ad Claudia had rooms close by also.

Rick unpacked and started getting his quarters set up since they would be his home for the next 6 months. Once unpacked he got his tablet out and sent off a quick e-mail to Emil Lang and Admiral Hayes letting them know he and the others had arrived and would be reporting in to Captain Gloval in a few. Rick knew Gloval knew who he really was. Admiral Hayes had briefed Captain Gloval a couple years ago. He had just finished when Max and Miriya arrived. The three of them left for the SDF-1 and a new start.

R/L

Lisa was on the bridge of the SDF-1 going over the status of all the work going on to get this ship ready for its maiden flight in 6 months. She could wait to get back in to space. She knew it would be a lot different this time around. The SDF-1 was a lot more advanced. Dr Lang had made sure that the technology was has close to the level as the SDF-4 was possible.

The bridge the SDF-1 had now was like the one she had on the SDF-3 before she had to hand the ship and mission off to her husband Rick. The best part she would be able to sit instead of stand while on shift at the flight operations station. The reflex furnace, fold drive, ion fusion engine and weapon systems where equal to the SDF-3. The pinpoint barrier system was also more advanced then last time on the SDF-1. Last time they could only have 3, with the increase in power they where able to have 6 this time around. The armor plating used on the SDF-1 was stronger also. The electronics and communications were also well advance for the time period.

She knew Rick would like the airwing area. They changed things this time around. In place of where the Prometheus and Daedalus where at there was now permanent landing bays. The lower level was for ground mecca to on and off load while the ship was on the ground. The middle level was for all aircraft to take off and land on. The top level was landing bay operations and fire and rescue personnel.

The main hanger bays could handle 14 fighter squadrons. 2 search and rescue squadron, 1 salvage squadron, 2 recon/surveillance squadron, also shuttles and AJACS Attack Copters all on the level below the main hanger bays and above the ground troop area. That level also held the maintenance bays. Between the port and starboard hanger bays was the offices, briefing rooms, ready rooms and training center for the airwing.

Once the SDF-1 was finished and fully crewed it would be ready to take on not only the Zentraedi but the Robotech Masters and Invid. Not that it was going to be easy but they were better prepared this time around.

She was most looking forward to Rick arriving. She missed him. She had not seen him in person in a couple years. They met up before he left for flight school. They had gone out to dinner to celebrate him being promoted to 2nd Lieutenant with their families. After dinner they had a private celebration. There had been some teasing from Rachel and Roy the next day and knowing smiles from their parents but neither of them cared. They had just been happy to be officially back together. Rick had even proposed. Claudia had been surprised when she came back with a ring on her left hand ring finger.

She came out of her thoughts when Claudia came over and gave her a cup of coffee.

"By the look on your face I would say you where thinking of Rick."

"Yea I miss him. With all the work here and his training we have not been able to have time off at the same time in two years. Video chats and e-mails are great but its not the same as seeing him in person. I wasn't even able to make his graduation."

"Is he still being assigned here?"

"Yes, he is even suppose to head up one of the new Alpha squadrons being formed next month. I'm not sure when he will arrive though."

"Does he know yet."

"Not that I have heard. Roy hasn't said anything either if he knows."

"Well just hang in there he will be here before you know it."

With that Claudia went back to her station and her work. Both looking forward to enjoying time with the men they loved.

R/L

Rick and Company were entering the Captain's office so they could report for duty. Captain Gloval stood up as they entered and returned their salutes.

"Welcome Lieutenants. I have been looking forward to meeting the three of you for the last two years. Admiral has fully briefed me on you and the others that came back."

Rick spoke for the group "Your welcome Captain. I can speak for all three of us when I say we all look forward to serving in your command again. You where greatly missed by all of us when you were killed. Admiral Hayes has briefed me on your knowledge. I also have some information he gave me after I graduated from flight school on all the information on the SDF-1 and the fleet so that those of us from the future would have a clear picture of all the changes. I also have a ruff over view of Earth's defenses. Once we all have time we all need to sit down and go over everything to make sure we are on the same page."

"That should not be a problem. We only have a skeleton crew at the moment and a few fighter squadrons. Next month we will be getting an influx of personnel to start filling all the positions on the SDF-1 along with the fighter squadrons and ground units."

"That gives us 5 months to get the crew trained and working as a team." Miriya added.

"Lieutenant Hunter if you wish Lisa is on the bridge. You can go see her while I contacted Commander Fokker to come meet 3 new pilots."

"Thank you sir."

With that Rick gave quick salute and headed to the bridge.

R/L

Rick walked on the bridge and could see Lisa at her station at the front of the ridge. He also saw Claudia at her station. When Claudia turn around and saw him he put his finger up to his lips asking her to not say anything. Claudia smiled and tried to ignore Rick so that Lisa did not suspect anything. Other then the two of them were some techs that didn't pay any attention to him. Rick walked down to the lower level and quietly snuck up on Lisa. When he got behind her without her noticing him he bent down and kissed her cheek. He jumped back right after knowing Lisa would come flying out of her chair to deal with who ever kissed her.

Lisa was concentrating so hard on her task the didn't see Rick sneak up on her nor did she know anyone was around her till she felt the kiss on her cheek. Her temper flared and she jumped out of her chair to come face to face with a smirking Rick Hunter. She was so shocked to see him there she couldn't do anything but stare while Claudia busted up laughing at her station.

"Hey Lisa."

"Rick." She then threw herself in to his waiting arms and kissed him harder then what was appropriate for the bridge while on duty.

"Rick, when did you get here and why didn't you tell me?"

"I just reported in and the Captain said you where on the bridge and let me come see you while he contacted Roy about collecting three new pilots. As for not telling you. I wanted to surprise you." said a smirking Rick.

"I'm glad you are here but I will get you back for this. I was ready to kill who ever kissed me."

Claudia came over and greeted Rick. She had met him a few times when she went with Roy to visit his family.

"Nice surprise Rick. To bad I didn't have anything to record it."

Lisa blushed at that while both Rick and Claudia laughed. Lisa back handed Rick in the stomach for laughing. They talked for a few more minutes before Lisa got a call saying Rick needed to report back o the Captain's office. Rick gave Lisa one last kiss and a promise to see her when they both were done for the day.

R/L

Rick walked back in the office and got a hug from Roy. After greetings Roy lead them down to his office i the airwing section of the ship.

"Well Rick I am happy you finally made it."

"Shut up Roy. I am glad to be here. I have missed Lisa a great deal."

"Hey what about your favorite sibling?"

"I saw Rachel before I came here."

"That hurts Rick. OK, down to business. I got all three of your files and I am impressed. I'm sure there are a lot of airwings that were fighting to get you three. You three are probably the best to come out of the RDF Flight school since it was started. Rick per all of your request you will all be in the same squadron. You are currently the only three pilots in it at the moment. The rest are suppose to be here next month. We do have 18 Alphas for the squadron and you do have some of your maintenance personnel."

"Good we can meet tomorrow with the maintenance techs and go over all the fighters. Unless you have any pressing business how about showing us around the place."

"Sure no problem Rick. We'll start with your office and squadron areas. I know you are planning of meeting up with Lisa today but tomorrow night lets all go to dinner."

"Sure Roy."

After Roy showed them the areas of the airwing section of the ship he showed them the rest. He pointed out some of the rec areas, medical and the different dinning halls. They ended with the area where the officer quarters where located. After the tour Rick bid everyone a good day and told them he would meet them in the morning. He still had a little while for Lisa to get off work so he spent the time studying the information on the tablet.

R/L

It was around 1700 that there was a knock on his door. He shut the tablet down and answered his door. He opened the door to see Lisa standing there with a smile on her face. Rick pulled her in his room and shut and locked the door before kissing her with all the love he had for her. It didn't take long for the passion to build and they ended up in his room. Clothes were shed as fast as they could get them off each other. Tumbling in to the bed they continued to kiss as hands started to wander over each others bodies inciting moans from each other. They finally joined in love and spent the rest of the evening catching up on lost time. They had two years to make up for.

Well there you all go. I hope you like the beginning of the story. This as you can see is major AU so I will be heading in left field with this story. Not sure all how it will go kind of winging it so if anyone has ideas fill free to let me know.