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Rendezvous With an Enemy Chapter 4
Disclaimer: All characters and ideas that are mentioned in this fan fiction are copyright their respective owners.
Authors Note: This fan fiction takes place between episodes 24-27 of "Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam"; directly after commodore Blex is assonated, and up until Char returns to the Argama. This story is solely my attempt to explain what Char was up to during the above period of time. Some details in the story may be a bit different than what actually happened in the show. If you have any constructive questions or comments please leave a comment or review.
"What happened between you and Quattro?" Beltorchika asked as the fuming Amuro walked over to her before Hayato began his mission briefing. "Its nothing, he just wanted to talk about my plans to get back into outer space." Amuro replied as he tried to get Beltorchika off of his case.
"You two over there! Pay attention!" Hayato warned Beltorchika and Amuro as he began his briefing. "Now, as you all know Quattro has to return into space. The purpose of this mission is to do just that. In about 12 hours, the Argama will be within range for a shuttle pickup. We will be launching Quattro in a civilian transport that the Luo Company has agreed to lend us. Most likely the Titans will do whatever they can to make sure that the pickup fails. We expect the Argama to be attacked, and probably the Aduhmla as well. All MS teams are to focus on making sure that the shuttle launch goes off without a hitch. Also, I believe that Quattro has something to say about why Commodore Blex isn't with us?"
All of the main staff said "understood" in perfect unison. Quattro was the next to speak up. "As you know, Commidore Blex was supposed to return to the Aduhmla with me. Unfortunately, this was impossible due to his death. He was apparently assonated on the orders of Jamitov." All of the other people on the bridge gasped at the horrible news. "I knew you were hiding something Cha-err I mean Qauttro!" Amuro exclaimed at the news. "Too bad you couldn't use those supposed new type abilities of yours to discover the truth for yourself." Quattro coolly retorted. "That's enough!" Hayato shouted as he banged his fist against the navigation map table in front of him. "There will be no fighting about this matter! You are to keep yourselves about the situation concerning commodore Blex. I don't want the grunts panicking just because the leader of the AEUG is dead! We will continue to fight against the tyranny of the Titans! Now everyone go get some rest. You are dismissed. " Hayato shouted as he gave his orders.
The officers then left the bridge whispering excitedly amongst themselves. "I wonder what is going to become the AEUG now?" Amuro wondered. "I don't know Amuro. I suppose that we need to find a new leader." Beltorchika replied. I'm going to go get some rest for a bit before the mission. I'll see you later. Amuro said as he went to his quarters.
A few hours later, Amuro was in the cargo hold readying his new Zeta Plus for launch. "What did you do to my gundam?!" Amuro asked the chief mechanic as to the change in configuration of the Zeta Plus. "We just did what Mr. Bageena ordered. We converted the gundam into "humming bird" mode for extended flight and atmospheric escape. That's what all the extra boosters and fuel tanks are for. We also inputted your combat data from the Rick Dias and calibrated the controls to your specifications. All that is left is to calibrate the bio-sensor." "All right, let's get to it then." Amuro said. "This thing is capable of atmospheric escape? Quattro must have meant for me to be able to join him in space. Too bad for him, I am not quite ready to return to space, someone has got to take care of the Titans remaining on earth any way." Amuro thought as he began calibrateing the bio-sensor.
The time was now 2 hours to the projected rendezvous with the Argama. "Good luck Quattro. Don't worry about returning into space, I am sure Amuro will protect you to the very end. Don't forget, now that Comandore Blex is dead, the AEUG needs a new public face to lead them. That person can only be you Quattro. Oh, and one more thing, please deliver this letter to Bright. It's from his wife." Hayato said. "That Mirai Yashima, she thinks of everything doesn't she? " Quattro said as he gave his good byes to the Aduhmla's crew. "It was nice to meet you! I hope we can play together again sometime soon!" Shinta and Qum said to Beltorchika as they prepared to board the space shuttle. "I hope so too!" Beltorchika replied. "Good bye dad. Send my regards to mom and the others!" Katzs said as he also prepared to board the shuttle. Kats had come down to earth with Quattro and Blex in order to spend some time with his father, Hayato, while the adults went to Dakar.
"Sir! We've detected an enemy pursuit force coming in from behind!" "Just as I suspected! Scatter Minovski particles and launch all MS in a defensive pattern! I want an enemy count as soon as possible!" Hayato ordered. Meanwhile Amuro's Zeta Plus had been moved to its launch position under the Aduhmla's wing so that it could escape earth's gravity. "Damn! I really want to get out there and fight! I must stay here so that I don't run out of fuel half way through the atmosphere though. I guess I have to leave it to the Nemos to hold off the Titans until we can launch." Amuro thought as he nervously waited for his launch clearance. Shortly thereafter, the Aduhmlas MS forces completed their deployment.
"Lt. Kyuuteki, the rebel's ship is directly in front of us! It seems the intel on them having a space shuttle was correct." A Titans pilot said to his commanding officer. "Ah well it's always good to hear those intelligence agents are doing something besides sitting around drinking coffee all day. But these Karaba thugs, we must depose of them right away. The warrior spirit within me is just itching for mayhem and destruction. Lets go!" The Lt. said as he discarded the long range booster attached to his Gaplant.
"Director Hayato, I've got a conformation on the enemy pursuit force. It consists of a Gaplant, and 6 Asshimars. Our forces are currently engaging them in battle." communications officers said. "Great, the enemy must be real pros this time. Tell our men not to let them near the Aduhmla no matter what! Get those gun turrets manned too! I want a heavy barrage of cover fire on the double!" Hayato responded.
"What how can we have already lost two MS?! We've been fighting for less than a minute and already we have lost that many of our suits?!" Hayato demanded of the communications officer. "W-Well they are real pros it seems." The communications officer said apologetically. "Well send that Mamoru guy out there then! We need someone that can actually do the job. Right now our forces are a mess because there isn't a squad leader out there." Hayato said as he calmed down a bit. "He just left in Amuro's old Rick Dias sir." Another bridge officer stated.
"Only 10 more minutes till Amuro and the Shuttle can launch. I've got to keep the Titans busy until then." Mamoru thought as he took down one of the Assimars. "All units, stay in a defensive formation and protect the Aduhmla at all costs! Only 9 more minutes until the shuttle launches!" Mamoru ordered. "Huh? That Gaplant, it seems to be the leader.
If I can take that guy out, then the Titans forces will become easy pickings." Mamoru then broke formation in order to concentrate on the Gaplant.
Mamoru's Rick Dias tried to sneak up on the Gaplant from below. "Too slow!" Lt. Kyuuteki exclaimed as he quickly changed direction and shot at the Rick Dias below him. "You slow piece of crap!" Mamoru exclaimed as his Dodai Kai was destroyed. He continued to fire on the Gaplant and managed to score a glancing blow, which only served to anger its pilot. "How Dare you!" the Lt. shouted as he transformed the Gaplant into MS mode and charged the Rick Dias. "Now I've got you right where I want you!" Mamoru exclaimed as he ripped off one of the Rick Dias's binders and threw it towards the Gaplant. A split second later Mamoru shot the binder with is beam pistol in order to create an explosion that would distract the Gaplant for his next attack. Mamoru then drew the Rick Dias's beam saber and charged into the now blinded Gaplant. A brief pause was followed by an explosion within the bowls of the now fatally wounded Gaplant. The explosion sent shrapnel into the surprised Kyuuteki's body. "Huh I never thought I would be defeated by such a stupid tactic. I guess I fell for it." Kyuuteki muttered as he coughed up blood into his cracked normal suit helmet. The Triumphant Rick Dias pulled out is beam saber, and the Gaplant plummeted towards the ground for several seconds before exploding.
Meanwhile, "We have conformation on the orbit of the Argama. You have clearance to launch as soon as the shuttle leaves." Hayato told Amuro. "Finally! I was beginning to think the launch had been aborted." Amuro thought. Seconds later, the Zeta Plus was cruising past the upper reaches atmosphere on a parallel course to the shuttle. "Ugh, I-I feel kind of sick for some reason…" Amuro stammered as he nearly lost his lunch as his body began to feel the effects of the microgravity environment known as outer space. Just then a communication came in from the shuttle. All it contained was the word "congratulations".
Well, that's all she wrote for this story! It's finally done, and it is good to finally have this thing off my chest. I am also working on a slightly different ending for those who thought that think that the story ended too abruptly. As for another story, right now I don't have anything definite planned, but I do have some ideas that I have been toying with.