StevieBond: Hi there everybody, Stevie here again with a little disclaimer and a small thought.

Arnold: We know you don't own anything, can we just get on with it?

StevieBond: Hold your cheek mister! I was about to say to our wonderful readers that the following few chapters are based on a head-canon of mine of what happened a week before the Moonlit Lovers story began and this opened up possibilities.

Arnold: So it's like a prologue?

StevieBond: In a way yes, but not exactly. Anyways, this story will follow just like my previous retold story, down the Ranpha route. As for what I could do for Eternal Lovers Retold...you'll have to wait and see. Anyways, I shall try to add a new chapter once a week at best, or maybe twice if I have time.

Arnold: There may also be these pre-read segments like you're reading just now.

StevieBond: So enjoy and positive feedback is much appreciated.

Enter The Rookie

Dateline: One Week before the Moonlit Lovers story.

Six months…half a year, whatever way it's looked at, it's a very long time. A lot has changed since then, but I might as well recap on what's happened so far before I continue with my current thoughts.

More than six months ago, I was one of the many maintenance crew members assigned to watch over and repair vital parts of the Elsior, I was introduced to the angels along with the other crew that would be working with me.

Almost everyone was friendly when there was no sign of trouble and I often had varied shifts, it wasn't a glamorous job, but the wages were satisfying for what there is. However, when Tact came along, a lot began to change. It was then that I became aware of what my real destiny was, which was to become an angel wing pilot.

When I first put my hands on the Silver Speeder, Lady Shatyarn's voice called out to me and I got in, getting the feel of piloting an Emblem Frame. My true calling had arrived and seeing my combat potential, Tact assigned me to be the newest angel wing member and I have continued to serve as one of the angels ever since.

As I got to know Tact more, I began to get closer to the angels and every one of them is different, but they all care and support me, but there is one who loves me more.

Milfeulle Sakuraba.

She was the first to say hi to me and was always so nice, always willing to cheer anyone up. Those traits of hers were what made me attracted to her, we both got to learn from each other every time we met and then one day, we began to have feelings.

However, because I wasn't so sure of mine and the fact that I was hesitating, I made her upset, I knew I had to correct the problem by confessing my feelings just before we entered combat against the Hell Hounds.

In front of almost everyone that listened, I told Milfie my genuine feelings and that I loved her and I have always loved her since we met as if it was love at first sight. That made her happy and she confessed that she loved me too.

When we made it to Fargo, Milfie and I got to dance together at a Ball and it was a wonderful night since we hadn't danced before…but it wasn't to last as a sudden attack by Eonia's forces forced us to evacuate.

Then when all hope was lost, wings grew out of our Emblem frames and we began striking back, never giving up. Combined with the Chrono Break Cannon found on the White Moon, we overcame Eonia and then the true enemy showed up.

The Black Moon, but we didn't falter, with the Chrono Break Cannon, the moon was destroyed and peace was restored throughout the galaxy. Tact was assigned to the frontier to look for more lost technology and whatever remained of Eonia's forces and Ranpha who became his girlfriend went with him.

Six months have passed since then, my relationship with Milfie has remained strong and my friendship with the other girls are like the sisters I never had. This morning, I was sleeping away in my wonderful bed in a classy room. The others all got the same since we were given orders to guard the White Moon due to the war being over.

Things had been quiet which was always good in my book, I once thought of a long vacation with Milfie and we certainly went through with it. During our needed vacation, she took me back to her home planet where I met her parents and her younger sister, Apricot.

I was a little shy at first, but they were more than happy to welcome me and since I made the promise to protect Milfie, she was happy and I knew Ranpha would be pleased that I'm doing my best to care and love Milfie.

All of my thoughts suddenly faded away when I received a rude awakening.

"Yo, Arnold!" A voice said, almost close to my ear.

"GAH! Leave me alone, Glee club!" I exclaimed before gaining my focus. "Oh…Forte."

"Haha!" she laughed. "Morning sleepy head. It's time to get up."

I frowned. "You know, you could've woke me up a lot quieter if you were gonna do that."

"Oh, well I do have a bucket of ice outside your room. I can use that if you want."

I shivered. "Uhhh I t-t-t-think your voice will do just fine thanks."

"I thought so…anyways, you need to get up. We gotta be ready, a new member is joining the Angel Wing today."

I perked up. "A new member?"

"Yeah, I haven't exactly met the person yet, which is why we have to go."

I felt tired again. "Uhhh…five more minutes?"

Forte grinned. "Shall I get the bucket?"

I sighed in defeat. "Okay, if you give me a moment, I'll be ready."

"Good...and besides, you don't wanna keep your girlfriend waiting."

"Well as Milfie's boyfriend, I shouldn't be. I'll be out as soon as I can."

"Alright, I'm going on ahead then." She turned around. "We're to meet at the spaceport dock, a civilian ship will be arriving soon." She left my room.

"Well, no time like the present, I better get myself clean." I got out of my bed and cleaned myself up, dressing into my uniform and making my way to the dock.

Since they didn't have Tact to tease with, I had to put up with most of it. But I always laugh on the inside and sometimes with them, because I know they mean well and they don't wanna hurt me ever.

I arrived at the dock to find Milfie, Forte, Mint and Vanilla already there, sitting by a table outside a local drinks stand.

"There he is." Vanilla pointed out.

"Hey Arnold!" Milfie said, running over to me.

I opened up my arms and she leapt into them before kissing me.

"Morning Milfie." I replied with a smile.

"It seems Arnold has forgotten about us already." Mint teased.

"I heard that Mint." I smirked, holding Milfie's hand and standing close to the others.

"So that's all of us ready." Milfie said. "Let's remember to be nice to the newcomer."

"I've already got that covered." I replied before sighing as Milfie and I sat together. "I can't believe it's been six months already."

"Yeah, time flies when we have so much to do." Mint replied.

"I still can't get over the time when Shiva admitted her true gender."

Forte nodded. "Yeah, to think that she was actually a girl all this time and therefore she became the Empress."

"And Luft was appointed as Prime Minster of the military command." Vanilla added.

I nodded. "But even after six months, we're all still working together, repairing the damage done by the last war."

"Speaking of which, I wonder how Tact and Ranpha are doing." Milfie said. "I haven't heard anything from them since I got Ranpha's letter last month."

"I'm sure they're doing well for themselves. It's thanks to us that they found happiness and love with each other."

"I wonder if she'll talk about her little brothers to him, which might not be far off." Mint pondered.

"Let's not jump far into the future." Vanilla replied.

Just then, we heard a ding and looked out the window to see a civilian ship land.

"Looks like our new visitor has arrived." I commented.

"Alright angels, let's stand up in a row and greet our newest member."

We left the table and stood outside the arrival entrance, waiting and watching seeing a few crew members of the moon arrive along with Luft which was a surprise.

"Hello Angel Wing." He greeted. "It's been a while."

"Greetings Prime Minster Luft." Forte replied. "How well have you been?"

"I'm fine, but under a lot of stress. But I see that you are doing well."

"Thank you Luft." I said. "What brings you to the White Moon?

He chuckled. "Ah straight to business, eh? Very well, I am here to introduce you to your newest member."

That was when we saw the newcomer.

It was a female, she had long black hair with red ribbons and a purple dress with a skirt line below the waist. She stopped walking when she was several feet away and saluted.

"I am Ensign Karasuma Chitose." She greeted formally. "I am honoured to work with the Moon Angel Wing."

"Hi Chitose, nice to meet you." Milfie replied, shaking her hand.

"There goes Milfie, always the first one in line." I commented.

Luft laughed. "I'm glad to see you haven't changed, Arnold." He cleared his throat. "But seriously, please make sure she settles in well and that you all let her know what the Moon Angel Wing is all about."

"You can count on us, Luft." Mint assured.

"Understood." Vanilla added.

"Very well, I must leave already as I am needed back at the heart of the Empire to monitor other things. Watch over Chitose and make sure she is well prepared for what lies ahead, we'll meet again."

We nodded as Luft turned and boarded the civilian ship, leaving the White Moon.

"Come on Chitose, we'll show you to your room." Forte said as we began walking from the spaceport dock.

"Understood." She replied. "It's also a huge honour to be walking on The White Moon."

"Uhh Chitose." I said. "You don't need to be so formal over that, just relax a little bit."

"My apologies. But I do not feel worthy enough to relax when I have heard of all of your accomplishments."

"Accomplishments?" Milfie asked.

Chitose smiled. "Yes, whilst I was studying at a top-standard military class, I read all about you and Commander Tact Mayers, you're all inspirational."

"So you even heard about my ladder climbing so to speak?" I asked.

"Yes. I was very surprised to hear that you used to be a maintenance crew worker on the Elsior before you became an Emblem Frame pilot. You started off with so little and now you're a hero."

I blushed a little. "Well, all of us who were there during the war are heroes, I don't need to be on a pedestal that high."

Soon we reached our rooms, the White Moon had plenty of spare rooms on offer and it also featured a target practice range as well as other useful facilities for newcomers.

"Alright, we're here." Forte said. "Chitose, your room will be next to Milfie's, is that okay?"

"Yes, thank you." Chitose replied. "If you excuse me, I must go and unpack. I will be out again shortly." She bowed and went into her room.

"Well first impressions and I like that she respects the military command." I commented. "Even if it's a bit too much compared to how we relax."

"Give her time, it's only her first day." Vanilla replied.

"She seems nice to me." Milfie added.

"I'm sure that deep inside, she seems like a very nice girl." Mint said. "Now there are six girls if you include Ranpha and one guy in the Angel Wing. You're heavily outnumbered, aren't you Arnold?"

I sighed. "Give it a rest, Mint…"

The girls laughed as Milfie held my arm, her love always makes me smile.