Robotech Masters:
Morning came to soon for Lisa, and slowly she awoke. She smiled when she saw Rick sleeping with her. Rick sensing that somebody was watching him hesitantly opens his eyes and wakes to see a smiling Lisa. "Morning," she whispers. Lisa doesn't know what comes over her and starts kissing Rick passionately. Rick is shocked, but returns Lisa passion back. They stop and look at each other. No words traded, just a shared look of affirmation, before they lose all self control and cross line they were ever so careful not to cross.
As they come back to Earth, Lisa tells Rick, "As much as it hurts me to say it, I hope you don't think this changes anything!" Rick looks at her and understands what Lisa's saying. He walks to her and holds her in a tight embrace. As she cries, Rick tells her, "Lisa I'm going figure this out soon, I can't bare to see you like this!" Lisa knows she didn't fight fair with Rick or Helena, but her connection to Rick was to strong. She knows he's knows it too! They were expected to be at Admiral Gloval's for a meeting in a couple of hours. Rick left his place to get ready, and told Lisa he would be back so they could go to the base together. Rick arrived at Lisa's, and they walked to the SDF-1 together. It made them very happy sharing a quiet moment together. They reached Gloval's door and they stop and look at each other; then around them to see if anybody is around. They then share one more passionate kiss before entering Gloval's office.
The meeting led by Gloval and Exedore was a long one. Exedore explained the concept of Protoculture to the group that included; Rick, Lisa, Claudia, Max, Miriya, and Helena. They listened intently, as this new concept of Protoculture was explained to them. He explained how Protoculture is the key to Robotechnology. Exedore went on to explain the origins of Zentradi and how they are derived from clones designed by the Robotech Masters. The Zentradi was created as muscle for the Masters in their never ending quest for the Universe's Protoculture supply.
The meeting finally was over, and it was a long one. A lot of information to take in. Everybody was leaving, but the Admiral asked that Lisa and Helena stay back. He needed to plan his next move with Exedore and needed the girls tactical skills to assist him. They both were disappointed that they would not be able to work their individual charms on Rick.
Rick was headed to the hangar for the rest day. He had new pilot files to review. He had to find replacement pilots for Skull Squadron. Max was given command of Vermillion Squadron, and Miriya was his XO. Since Dolza's attacked wiped out a lot of personnel, the RDF was scouring for bodies to fill the ranks. One file caught Rick's attention. This pilot tested off the boards. Rick was quite impressed and had to meet this pilot and watch this person fly with his own eyes. As Rick examined the pilots file, Claudia popped in to see how Rick was doing. Rick just said, "Don't ask, I really made a mess of things!" Rick confessed to Claudia about kissing Helena, then confessing about Lisa and staying at her place, and what had happened the following morning. Claudia shocked and taken a back said, "Rick I hope you know what you're doing?" She went on and told Rick that it sounds like he made his choice, but looking at Rick she knew it was far from over. Sensing Rick needed time to himself she decided to leave. As Claudia left Rick's office he asked her to keep what she knows between them. Claudia could only nod as she left his office.
Helena was able to escape Gloval's office, she needed to get back to the bridge. She walked down the hallway, heels clicking away, as she passed Rick's office. She stopped and turned around and popped her head in. "Hi Rick," Helena greeted him. He invited her in and they started talking about the earlier meeting. Then out of blue, Helena asks, "Rick, if you're not busy tonight will you have dinner with me?" Rick was shocked especially with what happened this morning with Lisa. Rick then looked at Helena about to refuse, when he caught a glimpse of her. Her beauty pulling him in and captivating him, all he could say was, "What time were you thinking?" Rick couldn't believe he said yes, but he wanted to spend time with Helena as much Lisa. "Lisa," he thought to himself. Helena left for the bridge and told Rick, "see you tonight!" Helena felt guilty like she was betraying Lisa, but her feelings for Rick was so strong she couldn't help herself.
Rick feeling his world spinning out of control; dives back into the file he was reviewing. So Hunter Riley, I think you could be a suitable pilot for Skull Squadron. He gets on the intercom and pages Hunter Riley to report to his office immediately. Happy to have his mind off of Lisa and Helena for a moment, Rick hears a knock at his office door. Rick opens it and a woman of Lisa's and Helena's stature with Rick's black hair and blue eyes is standing in front him. Lt. Riley Hunter reporting as ordered. Rick is confused so looks at the file, and then at Riley.
"I'm sorry I mixed up your name I have been really busy," he tells her. He thinks to himself, "Boy I must be real confused if I can't read this name right!" Riley smiles at Rick, then Rick realizes Riley is his uncle's daughter, Rick's cousin.
"Riley what are you doing here, I mean I thought you all died," said a disbelieving Rick. Riley told him she heard about Roy and his exploits and wanted to join the RDF as a pilot. On her way to Macross the attack happened and she got stuck where she was. She told Rick how she tried to go and check on her family, but it was too late. She went on to tell Rick that after that she stayed back in what was left of Macross City and trained to be a veritech pilot. She bragged to Rick,"I'm even better than you and Roy! Plus I'm younger and prettier than you two!" Rick could only laugh, then he told her what happened to Roy. She didn't know and was sad, Rick took her out of her sadness and asked, "How would you like to prove to me you deserve to be assigned to Skull Squadron?" Riley screamed letting Rick know yes. He went on and told her that she will fly with him tomorrow and he'll make his decision then. She hugged him and told him,"I'm glad I found you and that I have a family again." Rick told her he already had plans tonight, but they will catch up tomorrow.
Rick was walking home, his world was a mess. Lisa, now Helena, then Riley shows up out of the blue. "I hope she's mellowed out since we were kids because she was wilder than Roy and I combined," he thought. Maybe it's a good thing, it will keep my mind off of Lisa and Helena. Rick suddenly remembered his date with Helena. Rick hurried home and got ready. He quick ran out the door headed for Helena's, on the way he bought a bouquet of flowers for her.
Nervous as hell, Rick knocks on Helena's door. She greets him with a hug and invites him in. She's flattered and blushes at Rick's gesture of flowers. Helena leads Rick to the dinner table and their date begins. Helena cooked a delicious meal for them. Rick was impressed and complimented her on her cooking. The two of them spent the night talking, and again Rick noticed how easily everything flowed with Helena. They were sitting on the couch talking when Helena gathered the nerve to ask Rick something. Rick was shocked as Helena asked, "Do you believe in love at first sight?" He didn't know what to say, the next thing he knows he kissing Helena. They were lost in passion exchanging kisses with each other, although never close to crossing the line. It was late, but they had no concept of time. They feel asleep in Helena's living room kissing each other.
Slowly waking up Rick see's Helena sleeping, "she's sexy," he thought. Rick's head was spinning. "What am I going to do," was all he could say. Helena wakes slowly because of Rick's stirring around. She smiles and kisses Rick good morning. He returns her kiss and tells her needs to go and get ready for duty. She playfully resists, but eventually relents and he leaves. As Rick leaves, Helena closes the door behind her and rests her back against the door. She smiles to herself and hopes this is start of something special.