Epilogue
Macross City,
August 30, 2012
Hikaru, Misa, Max, Milia, and Claudia sat in front of a big screen, watching the news with numerous UN Spacy operatives. The news anchor reported uproar in various parts of Macross City, particularly incited by Zentradi citizen with strong back up from humans. The revelation of Project Nemea had stirred turmoil within UN Spacy, led by Vrlitwhai Kridanik and other Zentradi defectors against current UN Spacy top leaders.
"Kridanik's manifesto is the abandonment of Project Nemea and the resignation of top UN Spacy leaders that were responsible in starting the biological weapon," the news anchor reported. "So far three top generals have resigned, and a cross-departmental team led by Bruno Global is investigating this matter. As for the estranged heroes: Hikaru and Misa Ichijyo, and Max and Milia Jenius, their status had been fully restored and given commendations. Claudia LaSalle, Captain Izumi, and Lieutenant Aylene, who were just as instrumental as Hikaru, Misa, Max and Milia, were also given commendations. It was because of their sacrifice and selfishness Project Nemea could be stopped."
"I don't understand this," Milia chimed. "Why is Global leading an investigation team? He tried to kill us."
"Perhaps Global's signature was never on any documents of Project Nemea," Misa hypothesized. "So nobody could link him to the project. What he did to us was just an act of patriotism, defending the integrity of UN Spacy. For that, UN Spacy gives him the honor to lead the investigation team."
"But..."
"It's called politics, dear," Max interjected. "Just let it go. You don't want to go there."
"Well, then," Hikaru said. "The most important thing is Nemea has been stopped. You can rest."
"Thank you," Milia said. "Both of you. And you too, Claudia."
"If Misa didn't drag me into this, I was probably still oblivious about this. So all credits should go to Misa."
"So what are you going to do now, Claudia?" Misa asked.
"They've given me the command of Enterprise," Claudia grinned widely. "Can you imagine that? My own ship! Now I'm the one that's giving order to people. How about you? Now that you're back in UN Spacy rank, what's your next adventure?"
"I hate to bust your bubble, Claudia," Misa smiled, "but they gave me the command of SDF-2."
"Holy... damn!" Claudia and Milia squeaked in unison. "A bigger ship?"
"Yes, we're leaving for colonization in a month," Hikaru explained. "The Skull Squadron will come with the colonization armada. It'll be awkward, knowing that some of them tried to kill me, but I'm the commanding officer, aren't I? I can do whatever I want."
"Aw, I'm gonna miss you so much," Claudia said. "Am I gonna miss you too, Max, Milia?"
"No, we stay here," Max said. "They're building another squadron, the Dancing Skull. I'll be the CO, and Milia will be the second-in-command."
"I need to remember that," Claudia chuckled. "I may ask to have you transferred to Enterprise."
"Yes, that'll be nice," Milia commented. "Whatever happened to Aylene and Izumi?"
"Izumi is not a socialized person," Claudia explained. "He's back to his home at K2. That's what he ever wants: a cool, dry, quiet place. I heard Aylene was promoted as a test pilot for an experimental new fighter. I don't know where she is."
"Good for her, as long as she's not testing another heinous weapon like the Nemea," Max quipped.
"I hope not," Hikaru added. "Otherwise, we'll have to kick her ass."
THE END
Note: If you find the ending confusing (especially about Global), think of Global as David Morissey's character in "The Negotiator" movie. Or Karna in "Mahabharata". Or Obi Wan in "Star Wars". Global's allegiance is to UN Spacy, regardless it is right or wrong. He'll do whatever it takes to defend UN Spacy from any threat. The real villains are never mentioned, but I assure you they got what they deserve. I wrote the story this way to make it faithful to Macross Compendium.
Let me express my thanks for SulliMike23, Reeven, FraserMage, SithKnight-Galen, Wing Omega and Starscream that were kind enough to leave reviews. I really appreciate your support. I am also grateful to readers that stopped by and read my little fanfic. As an author, it is very nice to know that my writings are appreciated.
Well, this is certainly a different but refreshing exerience than writing BattleTech stories. For readers who are not familiar with me, I mainly write BattleTech stories. Right now I don't have a plan to follow up this story, but if anybody has an idea, I'll be happy to work with him/her. If you like my writing style, check out my BattleTech stories to see more politics and more carnage. But my storylines are predominantly dark, violent, and bleak.
Once again, many thanks, and until next time.