Ch.5

The two pilots had continued their training on the moon with their gundams though they were able to get their money from job offers mostly escorts for cargo loaders. Though they would find out soon enough that they would run into more trouble than they asked for.

Deep in space, a giant battle cruiser journeyed through space towards Earth. Inside two men were discussing. One was normal KANZ soldier though the other was shrouded in the darkness.

Shrouded man-"What are the reports on the gundam sightings?"

Soldier-"We had reports from Mercury, Venus, and the Earth's moon."

Shrouded man-"How long has it been since each were last sighted?"

Soldier-"For mercury two months ago, Venus three weeks ago."

Shrouded man-"And the moon?"

Soldier-"Just three days ago sir."

Shrouded man-"You know how vital it is for these suits to interfere with our goal?"

Soldier-"Not to be exact?"

Shrouded man-"This cooperation has gained a reputation and is building up higher than ever. I have to many precautions for our growth and I don't want any mistakes."

Soldier-"Do you wish to meet with the pilots personally your Excellency?"

His Excellency-"No. I wish to observe these gundams to find their weaknesses."

Soldier-"Yes your Excellency."

While back on the moon, Leo and Chris had been given a job for repairing a shuttle heading straight for Earth. The two had been working for six hours straight on the shuttle.

Man-"Hey! How long will it be till you two can fix this thing?"

Chris-"It's in pretty bad shape."

Leo-"So I'd say about another day and we'll have this baby roaring."

Man-"Well hurry it up then. This shuttle is scheduled for the president and his daughter for Earth in two days. If you hurry it up before then you'll get extra pay."

Chris-"For extra pay, I'll finish this job by today then."

Man-"Humph!"

Later on, the two continued on their work.

Leo-"Hey Chris, how's it going there?"

Chris-"Well by looking at the data on the ship and it's damage I'd say we may have to work overtime."

Leo-"You think?"

Chris-"I think so. Hey, do you even know who this president guy is?"

Leo-"Not that I know of. I haven't even seen or heard of him though I heard about his daughter. She's supposed to be colony peacemaker. Her job is to bring peace within the colonies and planets. Though she's not that fond of the KANZ cooperation and nor are they of her."

Chris-"No kidding."

Leo-"Anyhow, we have to get the job done if we want extra pay."

At that moment, someone had came in. It was Michelle checking up on the two. Though the two weren't as happy to see her.

Michelle-"Hey you two, I heard you're repairing the president's space shuttle."

Leo-"No kidding. This thing is a peace of junk to be more exact."

Chris-"We can hardly get the damn thing to start."

Michelle-"That's the one thing about men I just can't understand. They can never seem to do anything right."

Chris-"Watch your mouth!"

Leo-"Unless you want us to take you down like last time."

Michelle-"My guard was down last time."

Chris-"Ah that's just a bunch of bull. You know we kicked your ass and we can do it again if we wanted to."

Leo-"Calm down Chris."

Chris-"Hey, we're doing the work here and all she's doing is running her mouth off."

Michelle-"Let me see that."

Michelle then grabbed the laptop from Chris and began figuring out what the problem was.

Michelle-"There's your problem, you need a new engine and some new geo thrusters."

Chris-"But.how.?"

Michelle-"I said it before and I'll say it again. Men can never do anything right."

Chris-"GET THE HELL OUT OF HERE!"

Michelle-"Alright I'm going."

With that, Michelle made her way out smiling with success.

Chris-"Bitch."

Leo-"Come on Chris, at least she helped."

Chris-"You shut your mouth. I don't like that girl at all, she's like the spawn of Satan."

Leo-"Well let's just get the stuff we need."

While the two continued their work, Michelle had her own business to take care of. She walked right into the bar downtown in the capsule colony on the moon's surface ordering her usual glass of beer and took out her pack of cigarettes. She lit one and started to smoke.

Bartender-"What's up with you Michelle?"

Michelle-"Ugh, not now gramps."

Bartender-"Well you look like you were turned down from another man."

Michelle-"You know very well that I haven't dated for two years straight."

Bartender-"Well excuse me. I hear though that you've lost your reputation as the tough girl on the block after your encounter with those other gundams."

Michelle-"Don't remind me."

Then at that moment on the TV, the president of the peace committee had been speaking.

President-"I wish that peace will be regained throughout the colonies and the planets. This war of the KANZ and rebels is foolish. Both are a disgrace to our society especially the KANZ cooperation with their ruthlessness. They are nothing more than heartless being who care nothing more than power. We must stop this foolishness at once."

President's daughter-"As the daughter of the president, I to believe that this war is foolish. Though I believe we can work things out without war or violence."

Man1-"Look at them. Not like anyone will listen to them."

Man2-"They're just going to get in more trouble than before. Especially with KANZ."

Michelle-"Turn that off please."

Bartender-"No problem Michelle."

Michelle-"They just can't understand that nobody cares about peace anymore."

Man2-"Hey, another cargo load is going out tonight."

Michelle-"I don't know, my suit is still under repairs."

Man1-"Why don't you borrow one of the old suits that we have."

Michelle-"The hell. Those things can barely shoot a single bullet straight."

Man1-"Well it's all I got."

Michelle-"Forget it."

Later back at the liftoff port, Leo and Chris were working overtime on the presidential shuttle.

Chris-"Shit! This is harder than it looks."

Leo-"No one said that putting in a new engine and new boosters would be easy."

Young lady-"Hello."

At that moment, a young woman came in. She had dark blue hair, blue eyes, and she was about 5ft 2.

Leo-"Whoever it is, this is restricted area."

Young lady-"Oh I'm sorry."

Chris then took a good look at the young woman.

Chris-"Well what do we have here? Hello miss, if you need someone to escort you out I would be more than glad to."

Young Lady-"Yeah, uh.thanks, I guess."

Leo-"Chris, a little help here.oh I'm sorry miss for speaking so rudely to you. I thought you were another woman who is a bit of the stubborn type."

Young Lady-"That's no problem."

Leo-"Well you should be going, this is a restricted area and I'm afraid that you have to go."

Young Lady-"Alright, I was checking up on my dad's shuttle."

Chris-"Your what?"

Young Lady-"Yeah, this my dads."

Chris-"But if that's your dads then you are the."

Leo-"You're the presidents daughter!"

Young Lady-"So, what's wrong with that?"

Chris-"Ah, nothing at all, it doesn't bother us."

Leo-"Though it is a shock to see you here."

Young Lady-"Well thank you. I better get going, my dad may start worrying about me."

Leo-"Later."

Chris-"Yeah, later."

Young lady-"Oh, if we meet again, don't call me the presidents daughter. Call me Kara."

Leo-"Later Kara."

Chris-"Goodbye."

Kara walked out the door leaving the two speechless.

Leo-"Was that just.a dream?"

Chris-"Don't know though I don't want to find out."

Leo-"Let's get back to work, if we don't finish this the president will have a fit."

Chris-"And it wouldn't be pretty if he found out that we were talking to his daughter, I hear that he is real protective of her."

The next day, the two were sleeping in the loading area of the shuttle after a long night of work.

Old man-"Hello.hello.Leo.Chris.get the hell up you two. LEO, CHRIS!"

Chris-"Huh, just five more minutes mommy."

Leo-"I don't want to go to school today."

Old man-"Ah look at those two sleep.WAKE UP YOU LAZY ASSES!"

Chris-"WHAAA!"

The two woke up alarmed by the loud awakening from the old man's shouts.

Chris-"Shit man, do you have to wake us up that loud?"

Old man-"If I have to get your lazy asses up, yes I do."

Leo-"You could at least say good morning for Christ's sake."

Old man-"Well anyhow, I didn't call to say good morning."

Chris-"Then what are you doing waking us up with the early bird call?"

Old man-"It seems that there have been some rumors about the assassination of the president and his daughter."

Chris-"So what's it to us?"

Old man-"The president and his daughter are essential in the future for peace and the downfall of KANZ."

Leo-"If they can cause the downfall of KANZ than the KANZ may want them out of the picture."

Old man-"I want you two to keep an eye on the president and his daughter, one on the inside and the other out in the gundam."

Chris-"I'll take care of the outside while Leo can keep an eye on things on the inside."

Leo-"What, why do I have to look after the two on the inside?"

Chris-"Heavyarms has a lot of firepower and I can buy time while the shuttle escapes."

Old man-"Looks like you may have your hands full watching the president and his daughter inside the shuttle Leo."

Leo-"Ugh, why me?"

Ch.6

It was late at night in the city as Michelle strolled around the city thinking to herself throughout the night.

Michelle-"Why do I feel like this? It doesn't matter. One defeat doesn't matter. I'll beat those two next time when I get the chance. Who do they think they are defeating me like this is one little game? They don't know what will happen when they cross the Endbringer."

As Michelle was walking, she came across a tall handsome man. He wore a black trench coat, had violet eyes, and two bangs from his forehead. It was Jason.

Jason-"Well look what we have here."

Michelle-"Huh? What the hell are you doing here?"

Jason-"I'm here on business."

Michelle-"Humph, figures."

Jason-"What's happened to you Michelle, it's not like you forgetting to write."

Michelle-"Two years and you still don't get the message. Why don't you bother someone else for a change Jason."

Jason-"You're still holding that against me?"

Michelle-"Get the hell out of my face before I break your neck or more worse your balls."

Jason-"What got you so mad about me joining KANZ?"

Michelle-".Everything, and that's all I can tell you."

She walked away into the darkness of an alley around the curve. Meanwhile back at the spaceport, both Leo and Chris had been preparing themselves for their next mission. Though Leo wasn't at all in agreement with the mission with the fact that he had to sneak into the shuttle and keep an eye the president and Kara. They had started to board the shuttle while Chris waited outside in space watching the area in the suit carrier.

Leo-"Man, how did I get myself into this? But an order's an order, I have to make sure that both the president and Kara get to earth safely."

Leo sneaked his way into the shuttle as one of the security guards of the shuttle. He made his way into the shuttle and took his seat in the back. While out in space, Chris kept a close eye out for anything suspicious outside.

Chris-"I hope Leo is having more fun than I am. Lucky guy, he's probably stuffing himself silly with the food they serve."

The shuttle had just launched and Leo had kept a sharp eye out for anyone suspicious and as for Chris he just kept his distance from the ship and kept a sharp eye out as well. Inside the shuttle, Leo had been monitoring everyone's moves though he paid more attention to Kara.

Kara-"Father, you think we'll be able to succeed in our goals, I'm beginning to have some doubts."

Presidents-"Don't worry yourself, just enjoy life as it is. Every moment is precious and we must make sure not to waste it by worrying all the time."

Kara-".I see."

Leo-"Man, she's beautiful. I never have seen anyone like her before. What am I doing, I'm not supposed to admire her I'm supposed to keep an eye out for anyone suspicious."

A waiter then came by and surprised Leo.

Waiter-"Excuse me sir, what would you like to drink?"

Leo-"Oh, uh I'll have just a glass of water."

Waiter-"Is that all sir?"

Leo-"Yes, that will be all thank you. I gotta watch it or I'll be caught and I don't even think what will happen if I'm caught."

Though at that moment, a sudden noise came from the cockpit. It had sounded like that there was hustle inside. Afterwards, a man came out with a machine gun on his right arm. Two other men came out afterwards with machine guns in their hands as well.

Soldier1-"All of you freeze!"

Leo-"What the hell?"

Soldier2-"Don't move president, we have strict orders for your assassination."

President-"My what?"

One of the men pulled the trigger and fired at the president though he was only hit on his right arm.

Kara-"Father!"

The trigger was about to be pulled again which was to be fired at Kara though someone had tackled the three men down.

Kara-".Leo?"

Leo then drew out his radio calling Chris.

Leo-"Chris come in, looks like the party started and you may be getting some company very soon."

Chris-"Got it, I'll keep an eye out."

Soldier1-"Damn rebel."

Soldier3-"Get him!"

Leo jumped up and made a spinning back kick at the three men knocking them down. He then grabbed one of the guns and pointed it toward them. While outside Chris got in his mobile suit and got off the suit carrier.

Chris-"Now let the fun begin."

Three suits came from behind, two serpents and one familiar white suit.

Chris-"Well what do we have here.Tallgeese! What the hell is a high ranking pilot going around doing assassination missions? No matter, he won't get pass me."

While inside Tallgeese, Jason was thinking about a memory from the past.

Jason-"Michelle look, everything will be better once I join up with KANZ."

Michelle-"How can anything be better, they cost me my family."

Jason-"Look, KANZ will be different once I join up, I'll change everything."

Michelle-"You're just like the rest."

Jason had then come back to reality concentrating on the battle ahead.

Jason-"I promise you Michelle, everything will change. Alright troops, we are to escort the shuttle back to base."

Pilot1-"I thought we were supposed to destroy the ship."

Jason-"Look, I don't want any casualties. All we have to do is take the president and his daughter as prisoners."

Chris-"Sorry but the president and his daughter have different plans but if you want I'll be more than glad to play with you."

Pilot2-"Gundam!"

Heavyarms came out of nowhere and ambushed the troops.

Chris-"That's right and anyone who sees me has a date with their maker."

Chris started firing at the three suits with accuracy destroying one of them.

Chris-"One down and two more to go."

Pilot3-"Damn you gundam!"

Within a split second, Heavyarms brought out its right arm army knife and cut the suit in half.

Chris-"You're the only one left now Tallgeese."

Jason-"It's not going to be that easy gundam!"

Tallgeese made quick tactical maneuvers and dodged each of Heavyarms shots. Heavyarms then charged toward Tallgeese with his army knife and slashed it. However, Tallgeese quickly blocked the attack with its shield.

Jason-"Not bad, I have to compliment you on your performance but it won't save you!"

Heavyarms had then flung back and stared firing at Tallgeese. Though Tallgeese drew up its shield and blocked the shots. He then pulled up his cannon and fired directly at Heavyarms left arm.

Chris-"Shit this guy is good, he got my left arm."

Jason-"That was only a warning shot gundam."

Heavyarms then launched a series of missiles on Tallgeese.

Chris-"Now you're going to learn what happens when you lay eyes on a gundam. For those who ever see a gundam never live to tell about it."

Jason-"I don't think so!"

Tallgeese locked on to his target and fired directly toward the chest causing severe damage to Heavyarms. Though Chris was lucky enough that Heavyarms had good defense.

Jason-"I'm impressed that gundam was able to withstand the blast, no matter. Another blast and he should be done for."

Tallgeese was preparing for another blast but at that moment another suit from above came and knocked the cannon off his hands. It was Deathscythe with Michelle piloting it.

Jason-"Another gundam?"

Michelle-"You KANZ soldiers are all the same, ruthless and cold-hearted."

Unaware to both of the pilots, neither of them knew who was the opposing pilot.

Jason-"Better watch your mouth pilot."

Michelle-"Oh please, like you can defeat me."

Jason-"That attitude, I recognize it from somewhere but from whom do I recognize it from?"

Michelle-"You'll think twice when you face the Endbringer!"

Jason-"We'll see about that!"

The two went at each other furiously, Deathscythe had drawn out its beam scythe while Tallgeese drew out its beam saber at the same time. The two began to attack each other with the thermal weapons. Deathscythe had then attempted to come from behind and slice Tallgeese in half though it was quick enough to dodge it.

Michelle-"I sworn that the KANZ cooperation will fall for what they took from me!"

Jason-"What the?"

Michelle-"You die now!"

Jason-"Michelle stop!"

Deathscythe had suddenly froze in mid space in its attack. Michelle had then looked up and began to breathe hard.

Michelle-"*Huff*.*Huff*."

Jason-"Michelle, what are you doing here?"

Michelle-"Ja.Jason."

"Michelle answer me, what are doing piloting a gundam?"

She didn't answer and she took off afterwards at full speed. She couldn't bear to face Jason after what he saw of what became of her.

Jason-"I don't believe it, Michelle is a gundam pilot. How could this have happened to her?"

Chris sat there in Heavyarms's cockpit confused on what was going on.

Chris-"What the hell was that?"

Back inside the shuttle, Leo had taken out the three men and directed the ship back towards the moon.

Leo-"Your father needs medical attention."

Kara-"Leo, what's going on?"

Leo-"."

Kara-"Leo, tell me!"

Leo then drew a gun right in front of her face only an inch away.

Leo-".You're in over your head Kara."

Kara-"."

Leo-"Your father is in bad condition and he's loosing blood fast, he has to get to a hospital."

Kara-".Right."

The shuttle landed back on the moon rushing the president to a nearby hospital. Though Kara had paid as much attention to her father, she hadn't notice that Leo had disappeared.

Old man-"Congratulations with a job well done you two."

Chris-"No sweat. The mission was easy as far as I'm concern. But on the other hand since Tallgeese is around we may have to move on."

Leo-"."

Chris-"Leo, you okay?"

Leo-"Oh, yeah.I'm okay."

Chris-"So like I was saying, we may have to move on since we've been spotted here. Though the problem is where are we going to go?"

Old man-"Our mission is to gather all the gundams together to fight up against the power of KANZ."

Chris-"Uh, if you overlooked the fact, we're missing one if I need to remind you."

Michelle-"Missing who?"

Chris-"What the hell?"

Michelle just came out of nowhere with three suitcases right next to her.

Old man-"I convinced Michelle to come with because she has her own little score to settle with KANZ."

Michelle-"They took my family away a long time ago, I swore that I'd get revenge. Besides, they know who I am now so staying here is risky. I figured I could go along with you guys seeing that you're my last resort of escaping. And also I thought things could be interesting traveling with you guys."

Chris-"Just what we need, extra cargo."

Leo-".It's fine by me. We need all the help we can get now that things have become more serious." Old man-"It's settled then. We will depart shortly, I suppose that you have packed the essentials for our journey."

Michelle-"Don't worry, I packed everything I needed. Besides, the guys back at the hideout should take care of my stuff."

The four had then taken their departure for their next target.Venus.