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Author's note: the first couple of chapters might be a litte short, and will mostly introduce characters, but I hope to start making them a litle longer and with more action in them.
Also, Chapter one has been updated to correct a few grammatical errors and other mistakes on my part.
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Chapter 2: Tests
Ryan made it to the testing ground just in time to get a sharp look from his teacher, Miss Crystal Everett. She was a beautiful woman of 23, with very long black hair with a hint of red in it. Her eyes were grey and always bright. All the men on base wanted to take her on a date, especially Edward, but most believed this was because she also happened to be General Everett's daughter, and Edward seemed to be the kind of man to do anything to get ahead. She usually brushed the men off with a little smile and a flick of her hair, sometimes mentioning someone "special" though no one knows who. Aside from her good looks, she was a great pilot, even at her age. She says she even fought slongside the Four Horsemen in the war 5 years ago.
"Late again Mr. Torpan" she said in a scolding tone.
Ryan winced, "Sorry Miss Everett"
Crystal sighed "Nevermind. Just hurry up and get in your AC" Ryan quickly moved up the ladder into his core.
Now most cores had at least decent equipment and parts, but since most of those were being used for fighting now, the training core was built from old parts that weren't even in use anymore, and the weapons probably couldn't tip a cow, even if they weren't set on simulation mode.
A screen with Miss Everett's face popped up in front of Ryan. "Alright Mr. Torpan. Today it's just the two of us, you have my full attention, so expect a rough day"
Ryan gave a sheepish reply "Yes ma'am" He pushed a few buttons and the console in front of him lit up and his AC came to life. The joints groaned as the core stood up. It was a basic bi-ped model, having light parts and only a standard rifle for weaponry.
"First, let's try some target practice" She hit a few buttons and four pods came from the ceiling. Ryan gave off a few shots and hit three of them before the other one zipped off to the right. He turned as quickly as his AC could and took care of the last pod.
"Impressive. You've improved on your aim. Now let's try some more targets" She hit a few buttons and more targets came down.
Above the training arena, General Everett watched his daughter training another recruit. He thought of her having to fight in the war 5 years ago and the thought of another war gave him a sick feeling in his stomach. If it hadn't been for the Four Horsemen, she, along with himself, would probably be dead at the hands of the corporations. Without the horsmen, the Earth government would never have been able to launch the succesful counter attack that won the war. Knight himself was even able to defeat the famous Nineball to bring an end to the war.
He suddenly felt like someone was standing behind him when he heard a familiar voice.
"How goes the training General?" it was obviously a man's voice.
"As well as can be expected, all things considered" came the General's reply.
"Well he must be trained to fight without letting him use the human plus upgrades. He may be the only one we can rely on to win this fight." the voice claimed.
"Besides yourself?" the General asked.
"You know I'm retired from piloting"
The General looked at him. "Of course you are, but still, we may need your help"
"I don't think it will come to that" the man then turned around and left the room.
The General could be heard under his own breath "for all our sakes, let's hope you're right"
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to be continued...
Author's note: the first couple of chapters might be a litte short, and will mostly introduce characters, but I hope to start making them a litle longer and with more action in them.
Also, Chapter one has been updated to correct a few grammatical errors and other mistakes on my part.
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Chapter 2: Tests
Ryan made it to the testing ground just in time to get a sharp look from his teacher, Miss Crystal Everett. She was a beautiful woman of 23, with very long black hair with a hint of red in it. Her eyes were grey and always bright. All the men on base wanted to take her on a date, especially Edward, but most believed this was because she also happened to be General Everett's daughter, and Edward seemed to be the kind of man to do anything to get ahead. She usually brushed the men off with a little smile and a flick of her hair, sometimes mentioning someone "special" though no one knows who. Aside from her good looks, she was a great pilot, even at her age. She says she even fought slongside the Four Horsemen in the war 5 years ago.
"Late again Mr. Torpan" she said in a scolding tone.
Ryan winced, "Sorry Miss Everett"
Crystal sighed "Nevermind. Just hurry up and get in your AC" Ryan quickly moved up the ladder into his core.
Now most cores had at least decent equipment and parts, but since most of those were being used for fighting now, the training core was built from old parts that weren't even in use anymore, and the weapons probably couldn't tip a cow, even if they weren't set on simulation mode.
A screen with Miss Everett's face popped up in front of Ryan. "Alright Mr. Torpan. Today it's just the two of us, you have my full attention, so expect a rough day"
Ryan gave a sheepish reply "Yes ma'am" He pushed a few buttons and the console in front of him lit up and his AC came to life. The joints groaned as the core stood up. It was a basic bi-ped model, having light parts and only a standard rifle for weaponry.
"First, let's try some target practice" She hit a few buttons and four pods came from the ceiling. Ryan gave off a few shots and hit three of them before the other one zipped off to the right. He turned as quickly as his AC could and took care of the last pod.
"Impressive. You've improved on your aim. Now let's try some more targets" She hit a few buttons and more targets came down.
Above the training arena, General Everett watched his daughter training another recruit. He thought of her having to fight in the war 5 years ago and the thought of another war gave him a sick feeling in his stomach. If it hadn't been for the Four Horsemen, she, along with himself, would probably be dead at the hands of the corporations. Without the horsmen, the Earth government would never have been able to launch the succesful counter attack that won the war. Knight himself was even able to defeat the famous Nineball to bring an end to the war.
He suddenly felt like someone was standing behind him when he heard a familiar voice.
"How goes the training General?" it was obviously a man's voice.
"As well as can be expected, all things considered" came the General's reply.
"Well he must be trained to fight without letting him use the human plus upgrades. He may be the only one we can rely on to win this fight." the voice claimed.
"Besides yourself?" the General asked.
"You know I'm retired from piloting"
The General looked at him. "Of course you are, but still, we may need your help"
"I don't think it will come to that" the man then turned around and left the room.
The General could be heard under his own breath "for all our sakes, let's hope you're right"
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to be continued...