Chapter 5
The Lull Before the Storm
((Main Mobile Suit hanger- Luna City))
A pilots briefing with captain Saka was under way, most of the pilots were finishing up preparations on their mobile suits. "Yes we had a easy victory at Neo Washington. But, war isn't easy. You men who fought at Neo Washington only faced four enemy mobile suits. Trust me, the empire is the least of our fears. I grew up in the colonies," captain Saka said," and this war hasn't even started yet for them. When it does, it'll be like someone threw open the gates of hell right in front of you. These people are revolutionaries. They are willing to die to defeat us. They are not trained militarily. They will use militia style combat. Trust me, do not take this war lightly."
"Umm... sir?" Bruce said.
"Yes Ensign Benson?" captain replied.
"We are fighting here around earth. But the war will be in the outer colonies. The ones owned by the federation. So why are we fighting around here?" Bruce asked.
"First we must secure earth so the princess can be insured safety. Once we have done that, we will move out into the colonies." Captain Saka replied, "Ok that is all I have to say, be ready at any time to fight."
The Captain exited the hanger, and some went back to work, and others goofed off. "So do you think that the captain is correct about the war in the outer colonies? That it will be like hell?" Eppo asked.
"What he means is... that it will be very hard, not simple like other battles." Mitsarugi replied.
"Oh... okay." Eppo said.
"So what's your suit look like, I heard it was like no other." Shimari said as Mitsarugi climbed back inside of the hole in the leg to fix the wiring.
"It is over on the other side of the hanger. It is called the Kagishima, or the samurai mobile suit." Eppo said.
Shimari followed Eppo to the Kagishima, and then his jaw dropped. "HOLY SHIT! Is that blade solid steel?" he asked in awe.
"No, it is Solid Titanium Alloy." Eppo replied, "The steel blade was to heavy and caused damage to the suit, as well as slowed it down."
"It is said he can only fly it." The captain said approaching them, "he designed the system and everything. He is the only one who knows how to fly it. Shimari, is your suit ready for patrol?"
"Almost, just got a few adjustments to make." Shimari said.
"Get to it, you need to be suited up in a hour." The captain said as Shimari went to his mobile suit, "you'd better suit up too Eppo. Your on patrol too."
"Yes sir." Eppo said as he climbed to the cockpit.
"This is Luna City control. All Mobile suits that are going on patrol prepare for launch." The radio operator said.
"Osano ready!" Mitsarugi said.
"Katana ready!" Shimari shouted.
"Kagishima ready!" Eppo said.
"RGX-1 ready!" Bruce said.
"This is Luna Control, Luna city patrol group, mobilize." The operator said.
The mobile suits flew down the corridor into space. "Its real quiet out here." Bruce said.
"Yea, usually there would be transport or something out here. The only thing I can see is the U.S.S. Manhattan. Which is helping hold the Tokyo perimeter." Shimari said.
"Mayday... Under att... Can any... Hear us? Please send... we are loyal... federation... peaceful trans... imperial units att... please help... near Morexia... we... Few units to defend..." a distress call said.
"Did you hear that!" Mitsarugi yelled, "Morexia, our home."
"Your right! That transport needs our help, and we know that area better than anyone else in the earth system." Shimari shouted in response.
"All patrol units return to base! We have a high level emergency! A transport in the junk colony sector has reported an attack from imperial forces. We move out as soon as the suits are fueled and loaded!" Captain Saka said into the radio.
"Sir! Shimari and I know that region very well. We grew up on Morexia. We may be of assistance." Mitsarugi said.
"Good. Prepare to land now." Captain Saka replied.
The mobile suit landed at Luna once again. Crews got started immediately reloading the mobile suits. Then the suits were loaded on the Ashina. "Luna control to Transport Ashina. You are clear for lift off." The radio operator said.
The Ashina cleared the gravity of the moon, and then went into a hyperspace gate. "We are about 4 hours away from Morexia." The pilot said.
"How do you two know the area around Morexia? It is such a desolate area. The planets are just junk colonies in that sector." Eppo said.
"I know, but we grew up working on Morexia." Shimari said.
"And we rode transports with our old boss." Mitsarugi said.
"Oh, what happened to your boss?" Eppo asked.
"A report said he was killed in an attack from the rebel factions in this area." Mitsarugi replied.
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Eppo responded.
Captain Saka came down from the cockpit. "You guys better get some rest before this fight." He said.
"Yes sir." They all said.
(Junk colony sector)
"We are coming out of hyperspace right now. The transport is ahead at one o'clock." The pilot said.
"Mobilize all the suits." Captain Saka said from the cockpit.
"There are only four imperial suits, and two remaining Federation escort suits." The pilot said.
The suits exited the Ashina and approached the battle. "Federation suits. Man are we happy to see you." An escort pilot said.
"Heh, new blood. This should be fun..." a imperial pilot said, "Hold on a second. That mobile suit."
"This is the Kamadake, thanks for the fighter support." The transport pilot said.
An enemy pilot put a transmission in through Mitsarugi's radio. "Would you by any chance be the pilot who defeated me at Neo Washington?" he said.
"You... You ripped my arm off in that battle! I'm gonna kill you this time!" Mitsarugi shouted, "Roko Gato, Prepare to die!"
"Oh I'm scared. Just because you beat me at Neo Washington it doesn't mean that I will lose this time, your still using the shitty mobile suit." Roko said.
Mitsarugi pulled out his energy sword, and held his shield up defensively. Roko charged at Mitsarugi with his beam sword, and they locked swords. Then Mitsarugi hit Roko's mobile suit whit his shield. Roko countered that blow by tearing a chunk out of Mitsarugi's right leg whit his beam sword. "Damn you!" Mitsarugi shouted.
He cut the arm with the beam sword off Roko's suit. "The commander is calling a retreat, Roko, lets get outta here!" a enemy pilot said.
"We will finish this soon, pilot." Roko said as he hit the thrusters and escaped.
"Damn it! I almost had him that time!" Mitsarugi shouted in anger.
"Kamadake, make a landing in Morexia. We will do a status check there. Ashina, land there too." Shimari said.
(Morexia Surface, 12 miles from the Musaka Junkyards)
"Get all the passengers off the transport, we will make sure they are all ok." Captain Saka said to the pilot of the transport, "Get a medic out here just incase, it looks like the transport was hit a few times."
As the passenger got off the transport, Shimari and Mitsarugi froze in place. "What's wrong looks like you two saw a ghost." Bruce said.
"We think we did." Shimari said.
"Hi Mr. Musaka... we thought you died." Mitsarugi said.
"You two ignored my orders! I told you to hide the suits and yourselves, and now you are standing here in full military uniform! I should kick your Asses! But, then again you guys saved mine." Mr. Musaka said.
"Umm yea, we did it cause we thought you died in a attack, but it must've been another transport." Shimari said.
"Mr. Musaka, may we move the suits to the junk yard, stay the night then we have to move out back to defend Tokyo." Mitsarugi asked.
"Sure, you guys are that good that you are defending the capital? How the hell did that happen?" Mr. Musaka responded.
"Well Shimari got us arrested, the guards thought we were assassins, then the princess listened to our story, and we were set free." Mitsarugi said.
"Hold on a minute, you two have met princess Reiku?" Mr. Musaka asked.
"Yea, once." Shimari replied.
They moved the mobile suits to the junkyard and sat at the table in the house. "So this is the place that Mitsarugi and Shimari grew up?" Eppo asked.
"Yea Mitsarugi showed up when he was six, and Shimari showed up two years later." A girl said, walking into the room.
"Hey Miho." Mitsarugi said.
"Hello, I am Eppo Delta, you know Mitsarugi and Shimari?" Eppo asked.
"Yes, I'm Miho Musaka, Mr. Musaka's daughter, I grew up with Mitsu and Shimari." Miho replied, "What's your stories?"
"I'm Bruce Benson," Bruce said in his American accent, "I grew up in Neo Washington, I haven't seen much other that that."
"Eppo doesn't know much yet, he was built by the federation." Shimari said.
"Really?" Miho asked.
"Yes that is true, I was programmed to be human, to learn, and be the ultimate pilot." Eppo said.
"Interesting." Miho said, "Well at least you two haven't gotten yourselves killed. Call once in a while, so we know your ok."
"Miho we will." Mitsarugi said.
Meanwhile out in the main warehouse, Captain Saka caught up with Mr. Musaka. "Mr. Musaka, I am captain Shiro Saka, I was wondering if we could set up a small operations base on this junk yard. It would just be used by this Squadron." Capitan Saka asked.
"I guess, just I don't want any trouble if this base is discovered." Mr. Musaka said.
"Don't worry, we will move in and out on junk transports. So there wont be any discoveries." Captain Saka said.
Just then an officer ran into the warehouse. "Sir! We have a problem!" He said panting, "A fleet of rebel mobile suits and small battle cruisers has moved past mars!"
"They are heading to Earth! Get back to the ship and prepare for lift off! I'll get the men!" Captain Saka shouted.
"Sir!" the officer shouted as he ran back to the Ashina.
"Use the intercom, that's how I got the bums out here in the mornings." Mr. Musaka said.
"All pilots, return to the Ashina, a rebel fleet is approaching earth! We must return!" Captain Saka shouted into the comlink, "thanks for allowing the base. See ya soon."
(Back at the house)
"Oh Crap!" Bruce shouted, "They're heading for Tokyo!"
"Take me with you guys! Please, I want to see other worlds! Not just this junkyard." Miho said.
"I don't think that is a good idea." Bruce said.
"Well anyway we have to stop over in Luna City for slight repairs and ammo. We can leave her at the base there." Mitsarugi said.
"Yes I'm fine with that, I'm just sick of this planet. Nothing ever happens out here." Miho said in excitement.
"Well we should get back to the ship. We must hurry back to Luna, or Tokyo could be doomed." Eppo Said.
They rushed back to the Ashina, Miho following. "Why is she here?" Saka yelled.
"Well we have to make a stop over in Luna City for ammo, and we'll leave her there. We'll take full responsibility for her." Shimari said.
"You better, we must get to earth." Saka said.
The Ashina took off then went into a nearby hyperspace gate. They were four hours from Earth. They rested up, and landed at Luna a few hours later.
(Morexia)
"Miho! Where is that girl?" Mr. Musaka said.
He walked the house looking for her, and then found a note on her door. He read the note to himself. Dad. I have left to go to earth; Mitsu and Shimari will be taking care of me there. Don't worry; nothing bad will happen to me, I just wanted to see other places. I chose to go. –Miho-
"Those two better make sure nothing happens to her, or else." Mr. Musaka said to himself.
(Earth System)
"We are approaching Luna's landing port. Waiting for clearance." The pilot said.
"Ask the status of that Rebel Fleet." Captain Saka ordered.
"Yes sir." The pilot said.
Down in the hull of the Ashina, Mitsarugi was suiting up, preparing the Osano for repairs. "Mitsu! Are you actually going to fight?" Miho asked.
"Yea, for the protection of the princess, and the federation." Mitsarugi replied.
"But, I don't want you and Shimari to get yourselves killed." She said.
"Don't worry, these aren't fully trained combat pilots." Mitsarugi said.
"Yea, but neither are we." Shimari said.
"We are docking at Luna, everyone into your mobile suits. Miho, Eppo will show you to shimari and Mitsarugi's apartment." Captain Saka said, "Then he will report to the battle field."
"Ok, Mitsu, Shimari, don't get yourselves killed." He said following Eppo.
The other pilots suited up, then entered Luna's main military hanger. They underwent repairs; Mitsarugi's leg was replaced. They were all reloaded then exited the hanger. "The fleet should be in sight by now." Captain Saka said.
"There! The Manhattan is under attack!" Shimari shouted.
"Lets roll!" Bruce said.
The Pilots hit the thrusters, and then flew towards earth, for their first real battle.
(End Chapter Five)
Miho: Hi! I'm Miho Musaka; I grew up with Mitsu and Shimari. Now im with them! Sorta, you see they are going to fight, but they may be in over their heads. I wish I could help but... Next Chapter, The Fight above Tokyo!
Miho: Don't Miss it!
The Lull Before the Storm
((Main Mobile Suit hanger- Luna City))
A pilots briefing with captain Saka was under way, most of the pilots were finishing up preparations on their mobile suits. "Yes we had a easy victory at Neo Washington. But, war isn't easy. You men who fought at Neo Washington only faced four enemy mobile suits. Trust me, the empire is the least of our fears. I grew up in the colonies," captain Saka said," and this war hasn't even started yet for them. When it does, it'll be like someone threw open the gates of hell right in front of you. These people are revolutionaries. They are willing to die to defeat us. They are not trained militarily. They will use militia style combat. Trust me, do not take this war lightly."
"Umm... sir?" Bruce said.
"Yes Ensign Benson?" captain replied.
"We are fighting here around earth. But the war will be in the outer colonies. The ones owned by the federation. So why are we fighting around here?" Bruce asked.
"First we must secure earth so the princess can be insured safety. Once we have done that, we will move out into the colonies." Captain Saka replied, "Ok that is all I have to say, be ready at any time to fight."
The Captain exited the hanger, and some went back to work, and others goofed off. "So do you think that the captain is correct about the war in the outer colonies? That it will be like hell?" Eppo asked.
"What he means is... that it will be very hard, not simple like other battles." Mitsarugi replied.
"Oh... okay." Eppo said.
"So what's your suit look like, I heard it was like no other." Shimari said as Mitsarugi climbed back inside of the hole in the leg to fix the wiring.
"It is over on the other side of the hanger. It is called the Kagishima, or the samurai mobile suit." Eppo said.
Shimari followed Eppo to the Kagishima, and then his jaw dropped. "HOLY SHIT! Is that blade solid steel?" he asked in awe.
"No, it is Solid Titanium Alloy." Eppo replied, "The steel blade was to heavy and caused damage to the suit, as well as slowed it down."
"It is said he can only fly it." The captain said approaching them, "he designed the system and everything. He is the only one who knows how to fly it. Shimari, is your suit ready for patrol?"
"Almost, just got a few adjustments to make." Shimari said.
"Get to it, you need to be suited up in a hour." The captain said as Shimari went to his mobile suit, "you'd better suit up too Eppo. Your on patrol too."
"Yes sir." Eppo said as he climbed to the cockpit.
"This is Luna City control. All Mobile suits that are going on patrol prepare for launch." The radio operator said.
"Osano ready!" Mitsarugi said.
"Katana ready!" Shimari shouted.
"Kagishima ready!" Eppo said.
"RGX-1 ready!" Bruce said.
"This is Luna Control, Luna city patrol group, mobilize." The operator said.
The mobile suits flew down the corridor into space. "Its real quiet out here." Bruce said.
"Yea, usually there would be transport or something out here. The only thing I can see is the U.S.S. Manhattan. Which is helping hold the Tokyo perimeter." Shimari said.
"Mayday... Under att... Can any... Hear us? Please send... we are loyal... federation... peaceful trans... imperial units att... please help... near Morexia... we... Few units to defend..." a distress call said.
"Did you hear that!" Mitsarugi yelled, "Morexia, our home."
"Your right! That transport needs our help, and we know that area better than anyone else in the earth system." Shimari shouted in response.
"All patrol units return to base! We have a high level emergency! A transport in the junk colony sector has reported an attack from imperial forces. We move out as soon as the suits are fueled and loaded!" Captain Saka said into the radio.
"Sir! Shimari and I know that region very well. We grew up on Morexia. We may be of assistance." Mitsarugi said.
"Good. Prepare to land now." Captain Saka replied.
The mobile suit landed at Luna once again. Crews got started immediately reloading the mobile suits. Then the suits were loaded on the Ashina. "Luna control to Transport Ashina. You are clear for lift off." The radio operator said.
The Ashina cleared the gravity of the moon, and then went into a hyperspace gate. "We are about 4 hours away from Morexia." The pilot said.
"How do you two know the area around Morexia? It is such a desolate area. The planets are just junk colonies in that sector." Eppo said.
"I know, but we grew up working on Morexia." Shimari said.
"And we rode transports with our old boss." Mitsarugi said.
"Oh, what happened to your boss?" Eppo asked.
"A report said he was killed in an attack from the rebel factions in this area." Mitsarugi replied.
"Oh I'm sorry to hear that." Eppo responded.
Captain Saka came down from the cockpit. "You guys better get some rest before this fight." He said.
"Yes sir." They all said.
(Junk colony sector)
"We are coming out of hyperspace right now. The transport is ahead at one o'clock." The pilot said.
"Mobilize all the suits." Captain Saka said from the cockpit.
"There are only four imperial suits, and two remaining Federation escort suits." The pilot said.
The suits exited the Ashina and approached the battle. "Federation suits. Man are we happy to see you." An escort pilot said.
"Heh, new blood. This should be fun..." a imperial pilot said, "Hold on a second. That mobile suit."
"This is the Kamadake, thanks for the fighter support." The transport pilot said.
An enemy pilot put a transmission in through Mitsarugi's radio. "Would you by any chance be the pilot who defeated me at Neo Washington?" he said.
"You... You ripped my arm off in that battle! I'm gonna kill you this time!" Mitsarugi shouted, "Roko Gato, Prepare to die!"
"Oh I'm scared. Just because you beat me at Neo Washington it doesn't mean that I will lose this time, your still using the shitty mobile suit." Roko said.
Mitsarugi pulled out his energy sword, and held his shield up defensively. Roko charged at Mitsarugi with his beam sword, and they locked swords. Then Mitsarugi hit Roko's mobile suit whit his shield. Roko countered that blow by tearing a chunk out of Mitsarugi's right leg whit his beam sword. "Damn you!" Mitsarugi shouted.
He cut the arm with the beam sword off Roko's suit. "The commander is calling a retreat, Roko, lets get outta here!" a enemy pilot said.
"We will finish this soon, pilot." Roko said as he hit the thrusters and escaped.
"Damn it! I almost had him that time!" Mitsarugi shouted in anger.
"Kamadake, make a landing in Morexia. We will do a status check there. Ashina, land there too." Shimari said.
(Morexia Surface, 12 miles from the Musaka Junkyards)
"Get all the passengers off the transport, we will make sure they are all ok." Captain Saka said to the pilot of the transport, "Get a medic out here just incase, it looks like the transport was hit a few times."
As the passenger got off the transport, Shimari and Mitsarugi froze in place. "What's wrong looks like you two saw a ghost." Bruce said.
"We think we did." Shimari said.
"Hi Mr. Musaka... we thought you died." Mitsarugi said.
"You two ignored my orders! I told you to hide the suits and yourselves, and now you are standing here in full military uniform! I should kick your Asses! But, then again you guys saved mine." Mr. Musaka said.
"Umm yea, we did it cause we thought you died in a attack, but it must've been another transport." Shimari said.
"Mr. Musaka, may we move the suits to the junk yard, stay the night then we have to move out back to defend Tokyo." Mitsarugi asked.
"Sure, you guys are that good that you are defending the capital? How the hell did that happen?" Mr. Musaka responded.
"Well Shimari got us arrested, the guards thought we were assassins, then the princess listened to our story, and we were set free." Mitsarugi said.
"Hold on a minute, you two have met princess Reiku?" Mr. Musaka asked.
"Yea, once." Shimari replied.
They moved the mobile suits to the junkyard and sat at the table in the house. "So this is the place that Mitsarugi and Shimari grew up?" Eppo asked.
"Yea Mitsarugi showed up when he was six, and Shimari showed up two years later." A girl said, walking into the room.
"Hey Miho." Mitsarugi said.
"Hello, I am Eppo Delta, you know Mitsarugi and Shimari?" Eppo asked.
"Yes, I'm Miho Musaka, Mr. Musaka's daughter, I grew up with Mitsu and Shimari." Miho replied, "What's your stories?"
"I'm Bruce Benson," Bruce said in his American accent, "I grew up in Neo Washington, I haven't seen much other that that."
"Eppo doesn't know much yet, he was built by the federation." Shimari said.
"Really?" Miho asked.
"Yes that is true, I was programmed to be human, to learn, and be the ultimate pilot." Eppo said.
"Interesting." Miho said, "Well at least you two haven't gotten yourselves killed. Call once in a while, so we know your ok."
"Miho we will." Mitsarugi said.
Meanwhile out in the main warehouse, Captain Saka caught up with Mr. Musaka. "Mr. Musaka, I am captain Shiro Saka, I was wondering if we could set up a small operations base on this junk yard. It would just be used by this Squadron." Capitan Saka asked.
"I guess, just I don't want any trouble if this base is discovered." Mr. Musaka said.
"Don't worry, we will move in and out on junk transports. So there wont be any discoveries." Captain Saka said.
Just then an officer ran into the warehouse. "Sir! We have a problem!" He said panting, "A fleet of rebel mobile suits and small battle cruisers has moved past mars!"
"They are heading to Earth! Get back to the ship and prepare for lift off! I'll get the men!" Captain Saka shouted.
"Sir!" the officer shouted as he ran back to the Ashina.
"Use the intercom, that's how I got the bums out here in the mornings." Mr. Musaka said.
"All pilots, return to the Ashina, a rebel fleet is approaching earth! We must return!" Captain Saka shouted into the comlink, "thanks for allowing the base. See ya soon."
(Back at the house)
"Oh Crap!" Bruce shouted, "They're heading for Tokyo!"
"Take me with you guys! Please, I want to see other worlds! Not just this junkyard." Miho said.
"I don't think that is a good idea." Bruce said.
"Well anyway we have to stop over in Luna City for slight repairs and ammo. We can leave her at the base there." Mitsarugi said.
"Yes I'm fine with that, I'm just sick of this planet. Nothing ever happens out here." Miho said in excitement.
"Well we should get back to the ship. We must hurry back to Luna, or Tokyo could be doomed." Eppo Said.
They rushed back to the Ashina, Miho following. "Why is she here?" Saka yelled.
"Well we have to make a stop over in Luna City for ammo, and we'll leave her there. We'll take full responsibility for her." Shimari said.
"You better, we must get to earth." Saka said.
The Ashina took off then went into a nearby hyperspace gate. They were four hours from Earth. They rested up, and landed at Luna a few hours later.
(Morexia)
"Miho! Where is that girl?" Mr. Musaka said.
He walked the house looking for her, and then found a note on her door. He read the note to himself. Dad. I have left to go to earth; Mitsu and Shimari will be taking care of me there. Don't worry; nothing bad will happen to me, I just wanted to see other places. I chose to go. –Miho-
"Those two better make sure nothing happens to her, or else." Mr. Musaka said to himself.
(Earth System)
"We are approaching Luna's landing port. Waiting for clearance." The pilot said.
"Ask the status of that Rebel Fleet." Captain Saka ordered.
"Yes sir." The pilot said.
Down in the hull of the Ashina, Mitsarugi was suiting up, preparing the Osano for repairs. "Mitsu! Are you actually going to fight?" Miho asked.
"Yea, for the protection of the princess, and the federation." Mitsarugi replied.
"But, I don't want you and Shimari to get yourselves killed." She said.
"Don't worry, these aren't fully trained combat pilots." Mitsarugi said.
"Yea, but neither are we." Shimari said.
"We are docking at Luna, everyone into your mobile suits. Miho, Eppo will show you to shimari and Mitsarugi's apartment." Captain Saka said, "Then he will report to the battle field."
"Ok, Mitsu, Shimari, don't get yourselves killed." He said following Eppo.
The other pilots suited up, then entered Luna's main military hanger. They underwent repairs; Mitsarugi's leg was replaced. They were all reloaded then exited the hanger. "The fleet should be in sight by now." Captain Saka said.
"There! The Manhattan is under attack!" Shimari shouted.
"Lets roll!" Bruce said.
The Pilots hit the thrusters, and then flew towards earth, for their first real battle.
(End Chapter Five)
Miho: Hi! I'm Miho Musaka; I grew up with Mitsu and Shimari. Now im with them! Sorta, you see they are going to fight, but they may be in over their heads. I wish I could help but... Next Chapter, The Fight above Tokyo!
Miho: Don't Miss it!
