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When Angels Die

Part 6

Garu37

A young boy and his pink-haired partner walked down the corridor amidst the claps and cheers of their former teammates on the way to the shuttle that would transport them to GIS. Yes, these two were to be the new pair for Ernn Laties.

"Come on, Kizna! We don't want to be late! I want to see Erts and our new Ingrid!" yelled the boy.

" Will you CALM DOWN!" replied the girl, as equally loud, and hit the boy over the head with a book. " We won't be late. It's not like the shuttle will leave without us."

" I know that, but I want to get there as quick as possible!" said the hyper adolescent.

" And the fate of Zion rests on this moron?" questioningly mumbled the cat-eared girl.

As the two exited the shuttle upon their arrival, they were immediately welcomed by the former top.

" Welcome to the Goddess Integration System, otherwise known as GIS. Here, you'll be battling Victim, and defending Zion. Come with me." as Teela led the pair around, she pointed out the hangar, the living quarters, the relaxation room, the mess hall, and other important locations. She also gave them an overview of the situation, and why we need to protect Zion.

When the two were finally dismissed, Kizna turned to her partner and said, " I'm going to check out Ernn Laties, and maybe meet some of our new teammates. See you later." and walked away. The young man knew who he was going to look for….

Erts sat under a tree in the relaxation room, reading a book. Suddenly, someone walked up behind him.

" I told you that you wouldn't have to wait long." said the mystery person.

That voice….that comment….it couldn't be-no it is! It's …. "Zero!" exclaimed Erts.

" Who else could it be?" Zero smugly questioned.

" No one, but what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be at GOA?"

" Not exactly. Don't you know? Teela resigned as top."

" I know, but…."

" You're a little slow today, aren't you? You see I'm the new top! I'm the new pilot of Ernn Laties!"

" Oh, I see. That's great!" realized Erts.

" And now we'll be able to spend more time together!" declared Zero as he hugged Erts from behind. Erts' reply was only a serene smile. Just then, Gareas walked into the room, and broke the peaceful moment.

" Hey Erts! Have you seen the new--IT"S YOU!!" screamed Gareas, running over and grabbing Zero by his shirt. " You're the one who fell in MY Eeva Leena and fucked up EVERYTHING!" Why are you here?!" incredulously screamed the green-haired one, as he proceeded in smashing Zero into the nearby tree.

" Put me down!" commanded Zero. " I'm the new top, and I order you to put me down!"

Shocked, Gareas dropped Zero onto the synthetic ground.

"You?" he questioned.

" Yes, Zero is the one that was chosen to pilot Ernn Laties." said Erts matter-of-factly.

" Wait till I tell Rio that the new top's a complete moron!" affirmed Garu as he walked down the hall laughing.

" I'M NOT A MORON YOU BASTARD!" screamed Zero as he began to run after the older boy. Luckily, Erts grabbed his arm before any damage was done.

" Wait. Don't. Gareas would rip you limb from limb. Besides, I know that you aren't stupid. Wait until they see you in battle. That'll show them what a brilliant pilot you are!" convinced Erts.

" You're right." said Zero, turning to face his golden-haired friend. " Want to go and get something to eat?" suggested Zero.

Erts laughed, " You're beginning to sound like Rioroute."

" Who?'

" I'll introduce you to the other pilots. Let's go." replied Erts as the two walked down to the mess hall.

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