Hello everyone, this Rokettoman is back with another chapter.
Out of context, I'm really glad Jeff Hardy brings back his No More Words theme and Finn Ballor's return to SmackDown. Oh yeah, I'm happy with John Cena's return too without anti-Cena's chant. Feels like back in his 2003-2005 era.
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Chapter 4: Encounter and Farewell in The Deep of Jungle. (Part.1)
Holy Empire Britannian Central Military Base, Chiapas, Holy Britannian Empire.
"Lord Clovis, the drone detects an unknown object entering the atmosphere," One of the operators reported to Clovis.
"Show me the picture," Clovis ordered.
Clovis La Britannia is the Third Prince of the Holy Britannian Empire. By the emperor Charles Zi Britannia, he is appointed as the government of Mexico area and the commander of Central Military Base. The area of Central and South Britannia; especially Mexico, Cuba, Brazil, and Argentina; are the area where the ABM rebellion most frequently occurs. For Clovis, if he succeeds in crushing the rebellion movement, it will ease his path to becoming the next emperor.
"Yes, my lord," The big screen shows what the drone capture, a record of a giant spaceship called Solo Ship. "A giant spaceship sir! From its movement, the giant spaceship likely will be landed on Lacandon Forest."
"I can see that," Clovis said as he pats his chin, "Tell the troops to hold the ambush until we know what's inside that giant spaceship!"
"Yes, my lord!" One of the military staff said as he opens communication to the Britannia's mecha warriors who already preparing themselves in the hangar. "To all of our soldiers and pilots, order from Lord Clovis. Due to unexpected conditions, we will hold the ambush until further notice. I repeat, due to unexpected conditions, we will hold the ambush until further notice."
"Eh? What the heck!?" In the hangar, a Britannian soldier with blonde hair and brown colored eyes scratch the back of his head as he said his thought in loud. His name is Miguel Aiman. "Even though my hand is itching to kill the pilot that stole my Gundam!"
"Your name is Miguel Aiman right?" A very tall man with blue hair and orange-colored eyes is approaching Miguel. From his outfit, this man named Jeremiah Gottwald has a higher military rank than Miguel. "You better fix your attitude and obey lord Clovis's order! Understood?"
"Alright, alright, you're the captain," said Miguel as he leaves the hangar.
"Tch, that's why I hate mixed blood!" Jeremiah mutters to himself. Then he hears a walking step of someone approaching him.
"Captain Jeremiah," the one who approaching Jeremiah is a tall beautiful young woman with bluish-gray hair that tied in a ponytail style, yellow eyes, and dark skin. Her name is Villeta Nu. "What exactly happened?"
"From the newest report, a mysterious giant spaceship is landed on Lacandon Jungle," Jeremiah answered.
"Is that spaceship belongs to the rebel?" Villeta asks again.
"I doubt that, but we still need to be wary," Said Jeremiah as he leaves the hangar followed by Villeta from behind.
Back at the command control room, one of the military staff approaching Clovis, "Lord Clovis, we got a request for outer-space telecommunications from..."
"...From who?" Clovis asks as he taps his finger on the table.
"...From professor Karas of Jupiter Empire, sir!"
Clovis' eyes widened for a while, then his expression back to normal, "Connect it."
"Request of outer-space telecommunications, permitted," The large screen shows Professor Karas wiping the sweat on his forehead with a napkin.
"Thank you for accepting my call, lord Clovis," Karas said while bowing.
"It's been a while, professor Karas," Clovis said, "Let's get to the point, is this has something to do with the gold spaceship?"
"...Yes, lord Clovis," Karas nodded, "Inside that gold spaceship is the suspect of Siegel Clyne's murder case."
Clovis raises his eyebrow. "Oh, you mean Siegel's own daughter Lacus Clyne?"
"Yes, lord Clovis. Forgive my impudence, but please let us handle this problem by ourselves without any interference," Karas said while bowing.
"Denied," Clovis instantly answers.
"Wha- b-but lord-"
"Professor Karas, I won't repeat myself. That spaceship is landed at Holy Empire Britannia's territory. Everything that touches Britannia's land would instantly become Britannia's affairs." Clovis said, "So I, Clovis La Britannia, decide that the Central Britannia Military will accompany the Jupiter Empire in handling this golden spaceship."
"But lord Clovis-"
"Do you against my authority, professor Karas?" Clovis said in a threatening tone.
In frighten, Karas quickly bowed, "N-No, lord Clovis. Jupiter Empire will accept your condition."
"Good then," Clovis said with a small smile, "Contact me again when your soldier arrived in the atmosphere."
"...Understood, lord Clovis," The call is disconnected.
Besides Clovis is his servant and also general of the Central Britannia Military, Bartley Asprius. He's wondering why Clovis insisted to intervene in the Jupiter Empire's affair. "My lord, why-"
"If you ask why I interfering their affair, the answer is simple," Clovis said with a smirk. "Those bastards hide something, probably it has something to do with that golden spaceship."
In the Solo Ship's bridge, Naruto sat at the commander seat with Lacus and Ayame as the ship operator and Haro as the helmsman.
"Haro, find a safe place to land and stay away from the forest area,"
"Roger,"
"No objects detected from the radar," Ayame said.
"Minovsky particle in this area is too dense, so we can't detect or receive any radio transmission for now," Lacus stated.
"Thank you Lacus, Aya," Naruto said as he scratches his cheek, "Sorry for the trouble."
"No, we are the ones who trouble you. Doing something like this is not enough for our gratitude," Lacus said.
"The only safe place to land is near the coast. But land terrain is too sandy and wet, it will cause some problem if we're not landing the Solo Ship correctly," Haro said, "Still want to land?"
"No other choice, proceed to land at that coast. And use the coat to prevent the sand from entering the machine."
"Roger!"
The Solo Ship slowly descends at the sandy terrain of the coast. Then an automatic coat closes all the ship's gaps.
Naruto turns his head to Ayame and Lacus, "Ladies, welcome to Earth," Naruto said with a smirk. The ship's gate opened and everyone inside the ship can feel the gust of the wind and the salty scent from the sea.
"Aah, I really miss this scent."
As Lacus and Ayame got off the Solo Ship, they are welcomed by the sight of the beautiful coast and the blue ocean in front of them.
"...So this is what real beach looks like...," Lacus said as she touches the sand below her,
"There is no artificial beach on Jupiter Empire?" Naruto asks. It's been too many years since his last visit to the Jupiter Empire, so he kinda forgot what was inside of the colony.
"Sadly no, but there is some indoor swimming pool with a beach-like experience," Ayame answers.
Lacus walks to the watery side of the coast, followed by Ayame behind. She and Ayame take off their shoes and walk in the seashore. Lacus takes seawater in her hand and slurping it in her mouth, "Yuck, salty!" Lacus said as she spews the seawater.
"Lacus-Sama, are you alright?" Ayame asks in worry.
"Mmm, I'm okay," Lacus said as she shakes her head. "...sorry, I'm just too excited," Lacus looked at the wide ocean in front of her, "Even though we are coming here not for vacation, I really can't help myself to get excited like a child." Her expression suddenly becomes sad. "I really wish my mother and father could see this beautiful panorama..."
"...Lacus-Sama..."
"...But it's not the right time to feeling sad," Lacus said. "We finally arrive on Earth, and one step closer to our goal. To warn people of Earth the true nature of Jupiter Empire."
Ayame closed her eyes as she nodded, "You're right,"
Then Lacus let a naughty smirk appears on her face, "But just for today, I think being childish is okay," Lacus squirt the seawater at Ayame, "There!"
"Kya! Mou..., stop it Lacus-Sama!" Ayame pouting as she shields herself with her hand.
"Ahahaha," Lacus spraying the seawater at Ayame while laughing, then she began to run in the seashore, "Catch me, Ayame!"
"Wait!" Ayame chasing Lacus who still spraying her with seawater.
While leaning on the Solo Ship's body, Naruto looking at Lacus and Ayame playing at the beach. Beside him is Haro creating a sandcastle by himself.
"They're still children, after all..." Naruto mutters.
"What a good sight, two beautiful girls playing at the beach. It's a shame they don't wear bikinis."
"Shut up."
"By the way, you know that we're being watched right?"
"Sigh, I know." Naruto sighing as he scratches the back of his head. "Choosing this forest as their hiding place is a good idea."
"So, you're gonna say hello to them?"
"Of course, it's not polite if we don't greet the host first," Naruto then turns his sight to the deep forest behind him, "Please come out, I know you're hiding in the forest."
"Eh," Lacus and Ayame stopped and looked at Naruto. "Naruto-Kun?"
From the bush, Cagalli and Kallen appear with automatic rifles in their hand. Both of them pointing their gun at Naruto.
"Naruto-Kun!" Lacus wants to run at Naruto, but Ayame pulled her hand and shielding her.
"Lacus-Sama, stay behind me!" Ayame said as she takes her ninjato.
"How did he know that we are hiding in the jungle?" Kallen whispers to Cagalli.
"Maybe because you're too loud. You're stepping on several branches," Cagalli answers in a whisper.
"Hah, looks who talking. Maybe it's because of your loud breath!" feeling offended, Kallen's whisper becomes a little bit loud.
"Why you!"
"I know it's not just both of you. Come on reveal yourself, those who still hiding!" Naruto said while pointing.
Cagalli and Kallen's eyes widened in surprise "What the heck!? How did you.." Cagalli stares sharply at Naruto, still pointing her gun.
From the jungle behind Cagalli and Kallen, seven battered-looking Knightmare Frame; five RPI-13 Sutherland and two RPI-11 Glasgow; and two battered ZGMF-1017 GINN appeared and pointing their gun at Naruto.
"...Are you people perhaps the famous ABM?" Naruto asks.
"Hold right there!" Cagalli says, not going to lower her gun. "Are you a Britannian?"
Naruto scratches the back of his head, "Oi, come on, do I look like a Brits to you?"
Cagalli and Kallen looked at Naruto's blonde hair and blue eyes, "Yeah, you're a Brits," Kallen said.
"Hahah!"
"Please hold on!" Lacus interrupts, "We're not a Britannian. He is from Moon Colony while I and this girl came from the Jupiter Empire."
"Jupiter Empire? Moon colony? Why you Spacenoids landed in this area?" Kallen asks in a sharp tone.
"...Spacenoids..." That word, Spacenoid or Alien, are the word that hurting both Lacus and Ayame's feeling. Those words are mockery for humans who were not born on earth, "...We are here because of-"
"Hey, I remember that face!" A sound from one of the Sutherland interrupts Lacus, "She's Lacus Clyne! The one on the news yesterday!"
"Oh, the pop idol who killed his own father," Kallen said in a mocking smirk.
Ayame's grip on her ninjato became tighter as she feels her blood boil in anger, but Lacus tap her shoulder to calm her down. Knowing that in front of her is a rebellion group that hates Britannian and also not trusting the federation, maybe their leader is willing to hear her reason. "We come to Earth with a purpose. Please give me permission to talk with your leader."
"We refuse, there is no reason for our leader to talk with a fugitive," Cagalli said,
"And Spacenoid's business needs to stay away from Earth," Kallen added. "Go back to space you aliens!"
"Please, let me-"
"You know, for people who oppressed by the Brits, you're such a sad little narrow-minded human," Naruto cuts Lacus's plead.
Lacus and Ayame were surprised at what Naruto said.
"What did you say!?" Kallen shouts at Naruto.
"Kallen, stop!" Cagalli taps Kallen's shoulder.
"I said what I said. People like you screaming on the street asking justice for themselves, but also discriminate other people whos' little bit different," Naruto said with a smirk, "Hypocrites like you really makes me want to puke. Maybe the oppression of the Brits to you and your people isn't a mistake after all."
"Naruto, you really need to control your words."
Kallen grits her teeth in anger, "I KILL YOU!"
"KALLEN, STOP!"
But Kallen ignoring Cagalli as she attempts to shot Naruto with her rifle. But before he pulls the trigger, Naruto quickly kicks the rifle off from her hand.
"What the- AHH!" Naruto pulled Kallen's hand and lock her with full nelson hold, "AHH! LET ME GO! YOU- AHH!" Kallen screams in pain.
"Stop moving or I will choke you to death!" Naruto's threats make Kallen's body shiver in fear.
"KALLEN!" Cagalli trying to shots Naruto's head, but before she manages to do that Naruto quickly lets Kallen off his clutch and throws her at Cagalli, "KYAA!/AHH!" Both girls tumbled to the ground.
"THAT'S MY SISTER!" A sound from one of the Sutherland can be heard as all of the ABM's mechas pointed their gun at Naruto.
"You want a robot fight, you got it! HOWL! COMPATIBLE KAISER!" Naruto shouts as he snaps his finger. The hangar gate of Solo Ship suddenly opened and Compatible Kaiser moves automatically. After getting off from the hangar, Compatible Kaiser walks slowly towards the ABM mecha's, shaking the ground.
Compatible Kaiser standing menacingly like a demon about to devour the humans. Cagalli, Kallen, and the other ABM member's guts are shrinking when they saw the giant in front of them. Some of the pilots even wetting themselves in the cockpit.
"Hold it guys," Then from behind those mechas, a Gundam-type mobile suit with a green sombrero hat and a mecha-modified PC-2000 excavator appeared and walks through the mechas. "Kallen, Cagalli, go back to the base," The sound from Sahib came from the modified excavator.
"Y-Yes, let's go, Kallen," Cagalli said as she helps Kallen to stand up. Kallen takes a final sight at Naruto with a mix of anger and fear, then she follows Cagalli goes back to their hidden base.
"All of you, lower your guns," Sahib orders the pilot, and all of them obey it in no time. "I'm sorry for my subordinate's impudence," Sahib said as he getting off from his modified excavator.
"Nah, I also got too far with one of your subordinates," Naruto said.
Then Sahib and the sombrero Gundam looked at Compatible Kaiser, "What a huge robot, is that really yours?" Sahib asks.
"Yes, a gift from my old friend," Naruto answers, "Kaiser, go back to Solo Ship," Kaiser's eyes shining as it receives Naruto's command. Then Kaiser walks back to the Solo Ship's hangar.
"...That shapes and size, that thing might be one of legendary Super Robot..." Sahib tough, then he asks Naruto to shake his hand. "My name is Sahib Ashman. Once again, I'm really sorry for my subordinate's behavior. You see, we rarely had contact with other people. Other than the Brits of course."
Naruto shakes Sahib's hand, "Uzumaki Naruto, I'm a junk merchant and also a wandering mechanic. The one who had business with you is the girl behind me."
Naruto pointed at Lacus with his thumb. "Oh, you must be the daughter of Siegel Clyne,"
"My name is Lacus Clyne, nice to meet you, mister Sahib," Lacus said as she bowed, followed by Ayame behind her. "Are you perhaps knowing my father?"
"Hmm, we met once several years ago when he visits my hometown, New Jersey," Sahib said, "I'm sorry for what happen to your father, he is a good man."
"I know mister Sahib, for that reason is why we're here on Earth," Lacus said. "Can I talk to you and your group?"
"Hoo, from your tone, this might be very serious."
"This is related to the fate of Earth people."
Sahib paused for a moment, "Alright, Let's talk on the base." Sahib said as he getting on his mechanized excavator.
"Haro, activate the Solo Ship's camouflage system," Naruto said.
"Ready!" Haro's AI giving the signal to the computer system of Solo Ship, and then it automatically camouflages itself. "Haro will wait inside the spaceship," Haro said as he rolls back to the Solo Ship.
Sahib whistle as he was impressed by the Solo Ship, "Nice spaceship you got there,"
"I won it at a lottery," Naruto said, then he looked at Sahib's personal machine and the sombrero Gundam, "Your mecha is no pushover either, and your Gundam looks strong."
"Oh, this baby. I modified it myself with a mixture of some broken robot parts. I called her Komatsu," Sahib said as he pats his mecha, "And that's my subordinate's personal MS, Tequila Gundam. Chico, greet our guest!"
The cockpit of Tequila Gundam opened and reveals a Latino man with long black wavy hair, "My name is Chico Rodriguez," Then he close the cockpit.
"Not much a talker, isn't he?" Naruto said.
"He's the quietest in our group," Sahib said, "Come on, get on my True Excavator."
Naruto, Lacus, and Ayame are getting inside the Komatsu, and to their surprise, the capacity inside is quite enough to be filled with more than four people.
"Boys, let's take our guest to the base."
"Aye, aye!" The group leaving the coast and goes inside the deep jungle.
"Weird, I still had a bad feeling," Sahib thought as he steers his Komatsu, "I hope I'm wrong but we still need to be wary."
Back in the Central Military Base, Jeremiah alongside Villeta and Miguel is standing in the hangar, likely waiting for someone.
Then several loud sounds of motor vehicles can be heard from far away.
"They come," Jeremiah said.
Approaching the Central Military Base, there are two ZMT-AO3G Galicson, five Battle Bike 'Kou' and five Battle Bike "Ohtu'.
"Tch, I thought they gonna send their Batallas soldier, what a disappointment," Miguel said.
"Even though they're just mere mobile weapons, Battle Bike series is a formidable weapon against larger or mobile target," Villeta explains, she also a little bit dislikes Miguel's behavior, "Even Knightmare Frame can have a hard time dealing with it." Then she turns her attention to Jeremiah, "But isn't that weird, captain?"
"For a small Jupiter Empire embassy in Britannian Empire having an advanced mobile weapon squad," Jeremiah said as he nodded, "Those weasels might be hiding something from us."
"Hah, they're just a small kingdom, nothing to be fearful of," Miguel says in a cocky tone.
The Battle Bikes stopped after they arrive at the front of the Hangar. Two Galicsons open their cockpit doors and reveal the persons who are riding them. the first one is a dark-skinned beautiful woman named Renda de Paloma, and the second one is the leader, a middle-aged man named Duker Iq.
Jeremiah and his two subordinates approach Duker and Renda, "You must be the leader of the Motor Squad, Duker Iq, am I right?" Jeremiah said as he asking for a shaking hand. in his mind, he's a little bit disgusted to touch the hand of a non-Britannian, but he tries to press his disgust.
"Don't push yourself, I know pureblood doesn't like to touch non-Britannian," Duker said with a small smile.
"Glad that you understand," Jeremiah takes his hand back.
"Thank you for assisting us to capture Lacus Clyne," Duker said, "She causes us so much trouble in her departure to Earth. I don't think our squad can really handle her without some help." Duker hides the fact that the one who causing their problem is the giant robot.
"Don't bother. Her spaceship is landed near the insurgent's hidden base, who also became our pain in the back these days,"
"So, killing two birds with one stone right?"
"More like using two stones, basically."
"So, what is your enemy's fighting power?" Renda asks,
"From the data we get from our spy drone," Villeta showed the hologram from the tablet that she carries, "The insurgents have five Sutherland, four Glasgow, and two GINN. They also have our stolen melee-type Gundam and a modified excavator."
"Gundam huh..., that's going to be a tough opponent," Duker said in mutters. "Other than that giant robot, of course..."
"You Spacenoids better not touch that Gundam!" Miguel suddenly shouts, "I will be the one who takes that back, you hear me!?"
"Miguel!" Jeremiah snapped.
"Hahaha, what a fiery young lad," Duker said while laughing. "What are we waiting for, please show us the way to the banquet."
In the command control room, Bartley reported to Clovis about the arrival of the Motor Squad. "Sir, the Motor Squad from Jupiter Empire embassy has already arrived."
"Good, now we can start the operation," Clovis said in a sadistic smirk, "Clovis La Britannia says let the purge begin!"
After several miles, Sahib, Naruto, and the others finally arrive at the ABM's secret hideout. "We've arrived," Sahib park his Komatsu.
Naruto jumps off first from Komatsu and then helping Lacus and Ayame to get off.
From what Naruto seeing, even its located in the center of the deep jungle, the base has a large colonial-type building that is likely used as their barrack and a garage for the land vehicles. The mechas were park in outside in a crouch position. There are also too many young people than the old. Some of them even too young to be a combatant.
"Some of these children's parents were killed by the Britannian's soldier," Sahib said as he getting off the Komatsu. "I don't want to make them fight but they're insisting. As an adult, I feel useless."
"I know that feeling," Naruto said. He sometimes encounters child soldiers in the past, both on ally and enemy lines.
Several of Sahib's subordinates looked at Naruto, Lacus, and Ayame with suspicious looks. Especially Cagalli and Kallen who are still not forgetting what Naruto does to them.
"Let's talk over there," Sahib pointed at the spot with bonfire marks with several wooden chairs that surround it. "Hey, someone makes drinks for our guest!"
"Yes boss," Said a man with shoulder-length red hair. Followed by Kallen who whispers something at him.
"Forgive me for my impudence, but for a movement that was founded by common people, you sure have so many high-tech mecha," Ayame said as she and Lacus sit on the wooden chair.
"All of them, except Komatsu, are the loot we looted from raiding the Central Military Base," Sahib said as he sits.
"So when you said Tequilla Gundam is that Chico guy's personal MS, you mean he's the one who stole it?" Naruto asks as he also sits on the wooden chair.
"Hahaha, pretty much like that," Sahib said, "He stole it by himself and then we modified it a little."
"So Britannia began to create their own Gundam huh...," Naruto said, "The Feds will be furious if they find out about this."
"I wonder what they going to do if the Feds found that Jupiter Empire also creating their own version of Gundam," Kurama said, referring to Lacus's Justice Gundam and Ayame's Zeromaru.
The red-haired man arrived with four glasses of coffee. Each glass is different in shape and color. Sahib got a red large cup, Lacus got a royal-looking cup, Ayame got a glass with a picture of cartoon wild animals, and finally, Naruto got a cheap-looking transparent glass.
"Hahaha! They really don't like you at all!"
Naruto drinks his coffee "BLERGH!" And suddenly spit it out. "Pfft! Pfft!"
"Naruto-Kun, are you alright?" Lacus said as she and Ayame checking Naruto's condition.
"Wahahahaha!"
"Ahahaha!" Kallen and the red-haired guy laughing at Naruto.
"Kallen! Naoto! You pour salt into his coffee huh!?" Sahib stands want to give them some punishment. But Naruto stopping him as he taps his shoulder.
"It's Okay, they're just kids," Naruto said as he wipes his mouth with a tissue.
"If you say so, but they still got their punishment later," Sahib said as he sits again, "Alright then miss Lacus, what do you want to talk to me?"
"Alright...," Lacus taking a deep breath, "Right now, Earth is targeted by the Jupiter Empire."
Sahib paused for a moment, and then he starts laughing. The same reaction that Naruto had yesterday. Then he stops laughing as she saw the serious expression from Lacus and Ayame, "You serious?"
"My father Siegel Clyne was murdered by one of the Jupiter Empire's noble after he discovers their hidden agenda," Lacus said. "They carefully hide their intentions from Federation's and Britannia's sight."
Lacus explain the same thing she told Naruto yesterday, about the true nature behind the good neighbor image of the Jupiter Empire.
"Not just supporting Federation from behind, they also establish trade partnership with Britannia," Sahib mutters slowly, "What a sly weasel."
"And Jupiter Empire uses the fortune from their partnership to strengthen their military," Lacus said.
"They also have Birmingham-Class battleship. I'm sure that's the gift from the Feds as a gratitude for their support," Naruto added.
"But I don't think we need to worry about that Boss," The red-haired guy Naoto said as he and his friends also hear the conversation. "Jupiter Empire is still just a small kingdom after all."
"No, that's what makes them dangerous," Cagalli argues. "Because everyone will not be expecting for a small kingdom to secretly building a military that can topple both Britannia and Federations."
Kallen finds this ridiculous, "Our enemies are the Brits! If that Jupiter Kingdom wants to destroy the Brits, Isn't that a good thing?"
"No, you do not understand, Jupiter Empire wants Earth for themselves!" Lacus said as she stands up. "They despise all humans who live on Earth because they thought Earthlings are the ones who are responsible for polluting their Earth."
"Their philosophies are 'Gaia must become one with the Great Jupiter Empire, Earth belongs to Jupiterians'," Ayame added, "So you can imagine what would happen if the Jupiter Empire succeeded in overthrowing both Britannians and Federation?"
"Resulting in one absolute monarchy that controls all nations on Earth," Sahib answers.
"But still, I don't think is not as bad as what the Brits do to us," Kallen still insisting, "Just let them destroy each other."
"No, you still-"
"No, you're the one who does not understand!" Kallen interrupts Lacus. "You people are just like the Feds! Where were you when we were oppressed and persecuted by the Brits! Living in harmony in outer space?"
"Kallen," Naoto pat Kallen's shoulder but she brushes it off.
"When you're living with a full stomach in a space colony, we're here always live in hunger and poverty!" Kallen continues her rants, "Our freedom is taken away, our life is always overshadowed by death. People like you who always live in luxury would never understand our pain! For me, you're just a pampered princess!"
Ayame grits her teeth, "Pull your words! Lacus-Sama isn't-"
"Yeah, Kallen is right!"
"You tell them, Kallen!"
"Go back to space, you Spacenoids!"
"I don't even like your music!"
"People like you have no right to meddle in the affairs of earthlings!"
Sahib's other subordinates except Cagalli and Naoro are agreeing with Kallen's rants. All of their screams towards Lacus and Ayame leaving them speechless.
"Now you understand right?" Now it's Chico's turn who talks at Lacus. "We're not going to help or participate in your tiff. Go back to where you belong."
"...I understand...," Lacus said as she lowering her head.
"Your name is Lacus, right?" Cagalli said as she approaches Lacus, "it's useless. They won't listen to you. But I believe with what you said, so I will try to persuade them later."
"I believe in what you said too," Naoto said. "I'm sorry for my little sister's rant."
"N-No, I should be the one who apologizes," Lacus said, "Maybe, no, she's right. People like me would never understand their pain and suffering."
"Lacus-Sama, don't push yourself too hard," Ayame said.
"I'm really sorry for my subordinate," Sahib said. "I also want to help you but I can't move without my subordinate, so once again I'm sorry."
"I understand, thank you for being willing to listen," Lacus said with a sad smile expression.
"But I think I know some rebellion group that might be willing to listen and helping you," Sahib said, "There are League Millitarie on France and Karaba on Hong Kong. Please pay them a visit."
"I will. Once again thank you for listening to me," Lacus said.
Naruto just stared at the scene in silence.
"Why you're not saying something, Naruto?"
"What am I gonna say? I have no right to interfere in their business. I'm just a simple junk merchant remember?"
"Bullshit, if that's the case why did you strangle that red-haired kid back then?"
"...I'm just carried away by my emotions. That's all."
"Do you ever thinking that your unwillingness to join any of war is the one that causing their great pain and suffering?"
"...Shut up..."
"Humanity after polluted the earth, they migrated to outer space and became very accustomed to the new age. But humans, both on earth and in space, continue to repeat the history of their wars, just like their ancestors in the past."
"Maybe it's an instinctive reaction of people trying to adapt to their new environment and trying to heal themselves of their own stupidity."
"What am I going to say is-"
Then a shout can be heard, "There's Britannian army heading here!"
All of the ABM members are surprised after hearing that.
"What the- how did they find out about our secret base!?" Kallen shouts in disbelief.
"I don't know! You're the one who said that those Brits are not following us!" Cagalli shout at Kallen.
"But I swear they're not following us!" Kallen shouts back as she enters one of the Glasgow. "It's your fault! You're the one who had idea to stealing that thing!"
"Shut up! I'm gonna punch you after this is over!" Cagalli shouts as she also enters Glasgow.
"I knew it! My feeling is right! All of you prepare your weapons and mechas!" Sahib shouts.
"-That Humanity will never be separated from war."
"Naruto-Kun!" Lacus and Ayame approach Naruto. "What are we going to do?"
"...For now let's go back to Solo Ship," Naruto said. "Hang on there, boss Sahib. I will be back with my giant robot!"
"Much appreciated!" Sahib gives thumbs up to Naruto as he starts his Komatsu.
"Let's get this over before that blonde bastard and alien princess back!" Kallen said to all of her friends via radio communication.
"Let's go!" Naruto said as he began to run followed by Lacus and Ayame behind.
"That voice..., Is that you!?"
But then Naruto stopped himself as he hears a familiar voice from someone he knew from several millennia ago. "...That voice..., it can't be..." He looked at the cargo truck that little bit far away from the ground he stands.
"It sounds like her..."
"It's you! it's really you!"
"Naruto-Kun, why are you stopping?" Ayame asks in confusion.
"...Both of you go back to Solo Ship first, I will follow after I checking something."
"B-but Naruto-kun-"
"Lacus, I promise I will back. For now just go back to Solo Ship, okay?" Naruto said as he pats Lacus' head. Then he turns his sight to Ayame. "Ayame, keep her safe."
"I will. Don't worry Naruto-Kun," Ayame said as she carries Lacus,"Hold me tight, Lacus-Sama."
"Please come back safely, Naruto-Kun..." Lacus said, worried at Naruto.
"Don't worry, I will," Naruto grins as he gives Lacus and Ayame thumbs up.
"Please be careful, Naruto-Kun," Ayame said. Then she jumps away and leaving the base while carrying Lacus.
"...Now then," Naruto runs towards the truck. As he arrives and entering the cargo, he found a mysterious containment inside it. "What is this..." as he touches the containment, it suddenly shaking by itself. "What the!?" Several blinding lights came from inside the containment, makes Naruto automatically shield his eyes. After the lights disappeared, Naruto slowly opens his eyes.
The containment is opened, and it reveals a young girl with long green hair and white skin completely bound and gagged in a straightjacket.
"No way..."
"..." Naruto can't say anything as he is shocked beyond belief. He really knows well the young woman in front of him. A girl who he considered like his own child, one of the people he really loves the most in the world, "...Cera..."
The girl, or Cera, slowly opens her eyes. The first sight she saw after he woke up is Naruto's surprised face. "...Naruto..., Naruto!" She completely awakes and suddenly hugs Naruto, "Naruto! Naruto!"
"C-Cera, you're really Cera right?" Tears came from Naruto's eyes as he hugs Cera's fragile body. " I-I'm not dreaming, right?"
"Long time no see, Naruto..." Cera said as her eyes become teary. She hugged him tightly like she didn't want to let go of him. "To meet you again after a long time, it feels like a dream."
"Cera...," Naruto also hugs Cera tightly, "I'm really sorry for everything. I promise I will never leave you for the rest of my life."
"Promise me that you'll never leave me alone again...,"
"...I promise..."
"Sobs."
Right now, Naruto doesn't care how Cera survives and is still alive after so many centuries. What he really cares about right now is that he once again feel the warmth from the embrace of the person he loves. And he will never let that leave again from his embrace. He will protect the warmth even if it cost his life.
Sahib's mecha 'Komatsu' is based on the 'True Excavator' from Iron Saga.
I make Clovis' characteristics become a little bit like Gihren Zabi from Gundam. And unlike his canon part, he's more ambitious and cunning.
Miguel Aiman is from Gundam Seed. Duker Iq and Renda de Paloma are from Victory Gundam.
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