Ch.19
The night had passed as the pilots rejoiced at the ship. Michelle had been captured and Leo is dead, now the Gundam MS team had grown smaller. The team had now faced a dilemma, they must now find a way to rescue Michelle and assign a new team captain.
Chris-"What the hell do we now? Leo is gone, Michelle has been kidnapped, what is up with this crazy shit?"
Chan-"You got me."
Blake-"If you ask me, we're now KANZ favorite little play toys to use."
Chris-"Yeah, to use for their own amusement. But we have to focus on the fact, how do we get Michelle back?"
Blake-"Not going to be that easy Chris. KANZ is a whole army and we're only three pilots who can do little."
Chris-"Don't ever think that way, we're going to get her back no matter what. The doc said that the gundams are humanity's last hope and we need the all of them or what's left."
Old man-"Exactly my point."
Blake-"Doc."
Chris-"Where the hell have you been?"
Old man-"Sorry, I've been a bit busy. Though Chris does have a point, Leo may have gone away but all of you still have what it takes to stop KANZ. Though I do have a plan to rescue Michelle."
Chris-"Hopefully it'll work."
Chan-"Well tell us then."
Old man-"I already have someone on it."
Chris-"What!"
Old man-"Trust me, I have tried hard to get hold of this guy for a while."
The pilots had no choice but to trust the old man though they had their doubts.
During the time, out in space, at a large space cruiser. Michelle had been locked in a high-class room. She looked out the window looking down on Earth. Suddenly the doors opened and the same man that she saw the night before, Leilong.
Leilong-"My you are looking quite well Michelle."
Michelle-"."
Leilong-".Surprised? Well I would have been surprised if my long lost sibling was alive. But on to more serious business."
Michelle-".How is possible?"
Leilong-"That I'm alive?"
Michelle-"How is it possible that you survived from KANZ?"
Leilong-"I am glad you asked that question sister. I have worked with KANZ the whole time during that period of time. I was trained to be their leader since I was seven. You see, they were small back then but with our family funding that I used they soon grew. I lead them in to victory since then but father stood in the way. So he had to be dealt with. I destroyed the whole family to make sure no one would follow in his footsteps. Though you were different, I saw you differently. I have missed you so much sister and I didn't want you to miss my upcoming 21st birthday."
Michelle-"How were you able to find me?"
Leilong-"A little gift your friend Jason gave you."
Leilong then pulled on Michelle's necklace. It had a violet gem within the middle of a silver ring. He held it right in the palm of his hand.
Leilong-"I think that the time he gave you this was when he joined KANZ if I'm correct."
Michelle-"He."
Leilong-"I'm sorry sister, it was the only way to keep track of you. After the necklace was placed on you, I monitored your actions ever since."
Michelle-".Why?"
Leilong-"To see how you would progress. After seeing how you have become I say that you are ready for the next step in my plan of conquest. I am in need of a second in command in the cooperation. Only in noble blood may command this cooperation."
She looked at him the turned her head away.
"Michelle-I don't want any part in this, you're not my brother. He died three years ago."
Leilong-"I see. Well if you put it that way then I have no choice but to leave you here. Oh, and one more thing."
She looked back on him though the anger in her eyes showed that she was much displeased.
Leilong-"Don't try to escape. This room is heavily guarded but if you reconsider, tell me at the banquet tonight. You'll have an escort to the banquet, just to make sure you don't try anything foolish."
The day had passed as Michelle sat there not moving an inch, looking out the window. She began to think to herself again, she couldn't believe that her brother was the one they called the great leader of KANZ. Those who worked under KANZ refer him as his great Excellency. Her brother was the leader of the organization that killed her very own family, his very own family. She began to fall asleep throughout the day.
Jason-"Hey Michelle, close your eyes."
Michelle-"What for?"
Jason-"I have a little surprise for, now close your eyes."
Michelle-"Alright.wow, it's beautiful."
Jason-"Yeah, I saved up a lot just to get you this. It almost matches the color of your eyes though it's violet not purple."
Michelle-"It's OK Jason. I love it."
Jason-".You look like a princess when you wear that."
Michelle-"You think so?"
Jason-"I know so."
Michelle-"I was only fourteen when I met Jason. Five months after that horrible incident, I met him a month later."
Jason-"Michelle, I promise you that no matter what I will always be there to protect you. I swear it."
Michelle-"That's so sweet Jason."
Michelle-"I didn't know how to take care of myself back then. I always depended on Jason until he told me that he joined KANZ after I told him about my family. I left him in search of the weapon father concealed a month later. After two months of searching, as the year drew to a close, I finally found Deathscythe and learned of my heritage. It's funny, how history seems to be an endless waltz."
Jason-"Wake up Michelle."
Michelle-"Huh.what the?"
She opened hers eyes and looked up but not only to find Jason.
Jason-"Long time no see."
Michelle-"Humph! I like that little necklace you gave me."
Jason-"So he told you huh?"
Michelle-"He told me more than enough."
Jason-"*Sigh*.look, I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry that it had to end this way."
Michelle-"I'm sorry that I ever met you."
Jason-"I know I deserve that but listen.(you won't be here for long)."
Michelle-"!"
Jason-"Now come on, get dressed, we have a banquet to attend."
Michelle dressed herself in a beautiful purple gown that she had been given and she had been given a makeover. Her hair had been pulled back into a ponytail. Jason waited outside for her to get ready.
Jason-"Took you long enough, I don't see why women have so much pride on they look."
Michelle purposely shoved Jason to the side though making it look like an accident.
Michelle-"You never took the time to understand a woman."
Jason-"Still the same."
Both she and Jason entered into the ballroom. Down below, Michelle saw her brother talking with his associates. She turned her head away from him. She walked down the stairs with Jason. She made sure that he wouldn't dare try to hold hands or lock arms. All she did was follow him down.
Leilong-"Ah sister, welcome. I do hope that you're enjoying your stay. This ship is mostly for when I need to rest off or to make my official meetings. Though I do hope you find the ship accommodating."
Michelle-"Humph!"
Jason-"Please excuse her behavior your Excellency. She's just been a bit tense lately."
Leilong-"Yes, I see. Well, sister, try to enjoy yourself. Remember how it used to be back then at home. Try to remember."
Michelle-".This place it looks."
Leilong-"It has the same resemblance of the family ballroom. I made it myself to remember them by. I posted portraits of all the family members that I have known."
Michelle-"How charming."
Leilong-"I see you are most displeased sister. Maybe you already know about our connection to the Peacecraft family."
Michelle-"Yes, our grandfather was Milliardo Peacecraft, he was the father of our mother."
Leilong-"You know you're family very well. Ah.Milliardo Peacecraft, a fine warrior indeed."
Michelle-"What do you mean by that?"
Leilong-"Milliardo was an exception of the Peacecraft family. He was involved in the war of A.C. 195, he was first known as Zechs Marquise for he was ashamed to be part of the family for he did not follow the ways of the Peacecraft. He soon revealed himself to the world by announcing his independence. He lead an organization called the White Fang in which where he would take over the universe. Unfortunately, he surrendered and returned as Zechs Marquise. He soon enforced the power of peace. Though he died of an illness that was very rare, I was only five years old when he died. I looked up to him as my hero. I wish to finish where he left off in his plans with the White Fang."
Michelle-"You're crazy."
Leilong-"To be more specific, confident. I know this plan will not fail and I have taken precautions to make that nothing interferes."
Michelle-"You plan to take over the entire Galactic Alliance, you're more than crazy, you're insane."
Leilong-"Thank you for your support sister but I'm afraid I will succeed."
Michelle-"I doubt it."
Leilong-"And who will stop me, those pathetic gundam pilots. Ha! They're nothing more than pests that can be dealt with just like anyone else who defies my wishes."
Michelle-"You won't get away with this."
Leilong-"But I'm afraid that I will. There is nothing that anyone can do to stop me."
In an instance, Michelle quickly slapped Leilong across the right side of his face. He looked back at her with his stern eyes.
Michelle-"Those people happen to be my friends. They have more than enough power to defeat you and your entire cooperation!"
Everyone stared at both Michelle and Leilong as they stood there. He then snapped his fingers; two guards appeared and took Michelle away.
Leilong-"I'm sorry it had to come to this sister but you chose this path."
Michelle-"You won't win Leilong, I promised that will eliminate KANZ, even if I have to kill you!"
She was thrown back into her room and locked in once again.
Michelle-"I have to warn the others somehow, but I'm millions of miles away. How can I contact them?"
Familiar voice-"Maybe you should break out."
Michelle-"Huh?"
Michelle had then heard a voice coming out of nowhere. The voice somehow sounded familiar.
Jason-"It's me, Jason."
Michelle-"Jason? What are you doing talking in my head?"
Jason-"The earring you're wearing, I had the maids give them to you. They have secret transmitter to where we can talk."
Michelle-"Alright, for one, if this is an idea to get me to forgive you than you're more stupid than a retarded three legged dog who can't even lick himself."
Jason-"You're not making fun of that dog I used to have? He was a good dog."
Michelle-"Good enough to be roadkill."
Jason-"Quit fooling around. I was sent to get you out of here."
Michelle-"And how do you suppose you are going to do that?"
In an instance, a white mobile suit appeared in front of the window looking straight at Michelle. It was the Tallgeese.
Jason-"There's a spacesuit in the closet. I had the maids put it in there. Put the suit on and go look in the drawer, you'll find a laser cutter so which you can cut the window open without any attention being drawn."
Michelle-"Well I hardly call that suit isn't drawing as much attention than I am when I'm dressing up."
Jason-"Uh, oh, don't worry. We're on the dark side of the ship, the shadow is covering the suit from being seen though we don't have much time."
Michelle-"Alright, just let me get this thing on, and also, no peeking."
Jason-"Um, o-kay?"
Michelle quickly got out of her gown and got into the spacesuit. She quickly used the laser and cut the window open. She had her helmet on and got out, Tallgeese opened the cockpit and Michelle got in. As she flew out into the cockpit, she landed right on Jason's lap. After the cockpit closed and both of them removed their helmets, Michelle slapped Jason right across the face.
Jason-"Damn! What was that for?"
Michelle-"For being such an asshole."
Jason-"Well excuse me." Michelle-"So what now lover boy?"
Jason-"We're entering a meteor field, the ship will soon activate its force field. That way it can't send out any radio signals nor can it send any suits out. Nothing goes in and nothing goes out.Alright it's about to start. Here's our stop."
Tallgeese quickly jumped off the ship and quickly landed on one of the meteors. The ship had activated its force field without noticing any of the activity going on.
Jason-"Well so long Leilong. It's about time I quit, being undercover is tough work."
Michelle-"Undercover?"
Jason-"Yeah, remember when I said that I was going to change the ways of KANZ. I knew if that I went undercover for the rebels then I would be able to access their top-secret files and give it to them. Though the job's tough and believe me it's not as easy as you think."
Michelle-"Than why did you put that monitoring device in my necklace?"
Jason-"Had to gain their trust. Though now rumors had been spreading about spies. I knew I would get caught so this was my final mission. Though now I have a bounty on my head."
Michelle-"Jason."
Jason-"Yes?"
Michelle-"I.I'm sorry that I have been."
Jason-"Don't worry about it. I knew you would act this way from the start. I forgive though but one thing."
Michelle-"What?"
Jason-"Now that you're saying you're sorry and all."
Michelle-"Not in your life, you may be an ally but we're through."
Tallgeese continued its course to Earth though the journey was long. While back at the ship, Leilong looked outside his window from his room.
Leilong-"Oh Jason, I had great pride in you though after seeing what you have done. The fool thought that he could get away so easily."
Ch.20
Back at the base, the pilots had been repairing their gundams after the incident with Epyon.
Blake-"Why do we have to do the repairs, can't we hire someone to do it?"
Chan-"Number one it's too expensive."
Chris-"Number two, we have to keep a low profile here."
Blake-"What about the tournament? Heavyarms made an appearance."
Chris-"We needed the money. Anyhow, we made sure that no one would find out where were."
Kara-"Um, excuse me."
At the entrance door to the garage, Kara was standing there without asking to come in.
Blake-"Kara! What are you doing here?"
Kara-"I'm here to see Leo. If it's OK."
Chris-".I'm sorry. Leo is gone.and he won't be coming back."
Kara-"Why did he leave? Where did he head off to?"
Chris-".It's best if you didn't know."
Kara-"Why.what happened to him?"
Blake-"At least tell her Chris, we can't keep things secret forever."
Chris-".You want to know where Leo is?"
Kara-"Yes.yes I do."
Chris-".He's dead.he sacrificed his life for everyone."
Kara-".I understand."
She left and went down the walk way to her limo. But at that time, the old man got in front of her preventing her from leaving.
Kara-"Hello?"
Old man-".Do not worry yourself. Leo is still alive."
Chris-"How can you be so sure of that old man!"
Old man-"Quiet! Can you not see that this girl is in pain? I know how you feel; losing your own loved ones. You may have lost your father but Leo lives on, I can feel it."
Kara-".Thank you."
She entered the limo and took off. The old man watched as the car drove off into the distance.
Old man-"Can you not see that a women's feelings can be very sensitive?"
Chris-"Well excuse me. But I know for fact that Leo is dead, I saw him die with my own eyes."
Old man-"Though you never found the remains of the body did you? A body can't just disappeared without a trace in an explosion like that. Figure it out for yourself."
The old man walked back into the building. Chris thought to himself, the old man had a point. How could someone be considered dead when there wasn't a single trace of the body within the rubble?
Blake-"Hey Chris, you mind giving me a hand here with Sandrock?"
Chris-"Sure, no problem."
Blake-".So do you think Leo could be alive?"
Chris-"Well there was no trace of his body. That's all we know but it isn't enough."
Chan-"I say we check the place out one more time. We may find something."
Chris-".Alright. Let's go and see if we can find any trace of him."
The three pilots took off back to the area where they had their battle with Epyon in hopes of finding any trace of Leo. The pilots looked throughout the area but no luck so far.
Blake-"Nothing here."
Chan-"Couldn't find anything."
Chris-"Nothing at all?"
Blake-"Sorry man but we couldn't find anything."
Chris-"Well if we can't find anything then there's a chance that he may be alive."
Blake-".Wait a sec.Hey Chris, check this out."
Chris-"What is it?"
Blake-"Look."
Blake pointed out a trail of footprints on the ground heading south.
Blake-"The design of these footprints, they belong to Leo."
Chan-"So he must be alive."
Chris-".The trail is fresh, he's bleeding and the blood is still a bit fresh."
Chan-"Meaning he left just recently."
Blake-"Come on, we have to find him."
BEEP.BEEP.BEEP!
Chris-"Who is it?"
Old man-"It's me you idiot!"
Chris-"Oh hi doc, we found traces of Leo being alive."
Old man-"We have more important things to worry about. We're going to have a guest arrive with Michelle."
Chris-"That quick!"
Old man-"Unfortunately, they are being attacked by a military team from KANZ. They need you guys to escort them down without damage being done to them."
Chan-"The suits are in working condition."
Chris-"We'll be on our way. Looks like we'll have to cancel our search and rescue guys."
Old man-"Michelle is in a mobile suit. They are trying to shoot her down and recapture her. The suit is located and expected to land in the G-25 area."
Blake-"We're close by that area. Launch the gundams and we'll board them right away."
Chris-"Roger that."
The three left for the landing area, the suit were launched and were on their way toward the landing area. The suits flew through the air; the pilots quickly set the airplane to auto pilot and boarded the gundams by air. As the three jumped toward their gundam, the cockpits opened. They boarded the suits and prepared for combat.
Chris-"Alright guys, two of us will take care of the military team while one of us escort the suit. Blake, you escort the suit while me and Chan take care of the military team."
Blake-"Roger that."
Chan-"Got it."
As they waited, a white suit was coming down with five serpents following it.
Chris-"What the hell! It's the Tallgeese."
Michelle-"Guys, glad to see you again."
Chris-"Michelle, don't tell me you're in the Tallgeese."
Jason-"I'm escorting her down though I'm having a little trouble here."
Blake-"Don't worry, we got you covered."
Both Heavyarms and Nataku went head on toward the serpents. Heavyarms began fire on three of the serpents. Nataku went head on against two serpents while Sandrock escorted Tallgeese.
Chris-"These guys are tough, but they're not tough enough."
Heavyarms continued firing and shot two suits down. He then went after the third suit. Nataku however, had a disadvantage against the two serpents he was dealing with. He quickly launched both of his dragon launchers. One of them quickly destroyed one of the serpents though the other dodged the attack.
Chan-"Alright, let's turn up the heat a bit then."
Nataku drew both dragon launchers back. He then put his hand together and pointed them at the last suit. The two dragon launchers attached to both arms created a ball of fire in front of the combined hands.
Chan-"DRAGON'S BREATH!"
The fireball then launched toward the last serpent at a high speed. The serpent was burned to a crisp. Heavyarms quickly disposed of the other serpent.
Chris-"Well that takes care of that."
Chan-"That was a bit too easy though."
Chris-"Well let's not wait to find out why."
The two headed back to base where Sandrock had taken Tallgeese. The pilots were soon reunited with Michelle though uncomfortable with Jason's arrival.
Chris-"Great to see you again Michelle."
Michelle-"Yeah, good to see you too, I guess?"
The old man came out and greeted Michelle then turned toward Jason.
Old man-"I thank you for bringing Michelle back to safety."
Jason-"I'm just glad that she's okay."
Chris-"Humph! Thought I'd never see you again."
Jason-"I know that you feel a bit uncomfortable with me around so I think I'll just go."
Old man-"Wait just a minute there young man. We are short one member and I would appreciate it if you would join us."
Jason-"I appreciate your offer but I don't want to put any of you in danger."
Blake-"Whoa! There's no trouble here. We're all the same here, KANZ is our enemy and we're all trying to destroy the cooperation itself."
Jason-"I do appreciate your offer but I can't. I must go now, I hope to see you all soon."
Jason took off saying his good-byes, the pilots watched as he went around the corner and disappeared. Now Chris had the chance to discuss the trail of footprints, which he found.
Michelle-"So Leo is alive, son of a gun."
Chris-"No kidding."
Michelle-"But why hasn't he showed up yet?"
Chris-"Maybe he had amnesia?"
Blake-"Sounds more like something that could happen to you Chris."
Chan-"He said he quit."
Old man-"Or maybe the boy is not ready to face his friends."
Michelle-"Doc, we didn't notice you were there."
Old man-"There was a time when I was noticed by the women a lot. But onto what you were discussing."
Michelle-"Actually that statement you mentioned got my attention."
Chris-"(He was right, he usually got the ladies attention though he got the wrong one)."
Michelle quickly slapped Chris in the face.
Blake-"Looks like you and the doc have the same thing in common."
Old man-"Enough of the foolishness! Now as I was saying, the zero system made him want to hurt you all. I watched the battle and witnessed the battle. He must be feeling guilt for what he did to you all. I'd give him some time, it's like a child learning how to walk, and you have to give the child time to make his first step. All he needs is some time."
The pilots soon went to bed as dusk rose. All of them were tired from their hard experience. As Michelle went to sleep, she began to go back into her memories of the past. She was only ten and was playing around in a garden.
Michelle-"Bet you can't find me."
Leilong-"Come on Michelle, father wants us back inside now. We're going out and you're wasting your time playing out here."
Michelle-"Ah, come on Leilong, can't you ever have any fun once in a while?"
Leilong-"Hey, I like to play around in the garden as much as you do but now is not the time to play."
Michelle-"Party pooper!"
Leilong-"Now come on, I promise that tomorrow we'll have fun together."
Michelle-"Really?"
Leilong-"I promise."
Michelle-"Hmmm, okay."
The dream began to shift; Michelle went back to her present age and saw images of her home shifting. She then saw Leilong standing in the distance. He turned toward her but as he did the scenery began to change. Flames roared from behind him, an evil grin came across his face, mobile suits came from everywhere and yet Michelle could not do anything to stop them. She then saw herself in the meadow running from the attack.
Michelle-"I've been running all my life, I swore that KANZ would pay for what they did. They took away the one thing that was so precious to me. I am the Endbringer and will show no mercy to KANZ or any other of their filth."
She then saw Leilong again but it was the Leilong of that period of time when Michelle's home was attacked but what she saw from her memory was Leilong drawing out his sword at her father. He then stabbed it right in the chest and tore out his heart; he held it in his hand and threw it into the air slicing it with his sword. Quickly Michelle woke up sweating; she looked at her clock and saw that the time was five o'clock in the morning.
Michelle-".Leilong."
The night had passed as the pilots rejoiced at the ship. Michelle had been captured and Leo is dead, now the Gundam MS team had grown smaller. The team had now faced a dilemma, they must now find a way to rescue Michelle and assign a new team captain.
Chris-"What the hell do we now? Leo is gone, Michelle has been kidnapped, what is up with this crazy shit?"
Chan-"You got me."
Blake-"If you ask me, we're now KANZ favorite little play toys to use."
Chris-"Yeah, to use for their own amusement. But we have to focus on the fact, how do we get Michelle back?"
Blake-"Not going to be that easy Chris. KANZ is a whole army and we're only three pilots who can do little."
Chris-"Don't ever think that way, we're going to get her back no matter what. The doc said that the gundams are humanity's last hope and we need the all of them or what's left."
Old man-"Exactly my point."
Blake-"Doc."
Chris-"Where the hell have you been?"
Old man-"Sorry, I've been a bit busy. Though Chris does have a point, Leo may have gone away but all of you still have what it takes to stop KANZ. Though I do have a plan to rescue Michelle."
Chris-"Hopefully it'll work."
Chan-"Well tell us then."
Old man-"I already have someone on it."
Chris-"What!"
Old man-"Trust me, I have tried hard to get hold of this guy for a while."
The pilots had no choice but to trust the old man though they had their doubts.
During the time, out in space, at a large space cruiser. Michelle had been locked in a high-class room. She looked out the window looking down on Earth. Suddenly the doors opened and the same man that she saw the night before, Leilong.
Leilong-"My you are looking quite well Michelle."
Michelle-"."
Leilong-".Surprised? Well I would have been surprised if my long lost sibling was alive. But on to more serious business."
Michelle-".How is possible?"
Leilong-"That I'm alive?"
Michelle-"How is it possible that you survived from KANZ?"
Leilong-"I am glad you asked that question sister. I have worked with KANZ the whole time during that period of time. I was trained to be their leader since I was seven. You see, they were small back then but with our family funding that I used they soon grew. I lead them in to victory since then but father stood in the way. So he had to be dealt with. I destroyed the whole family to make sure no one would follow in his footsteps. Though you were different, I saw you differently. I have missed you so much sister and I didn't want you to miss my upcoming 21st birthday."
Michelle-"How were you able to find me?"
Leilong-"A little gift your friend Jason gave you."
Leilong then pulled on Michelle's necklace. It had a violet gem within the middle of a silver ring. He held it right in the palm of his hand.
Leilong-"I think that the time he gave you this was when he joined KANZ if I'm correct."
Michelle-"He."
Leilong-"I'm sorry sister, it was the only way to keep track of you. After the necklace was placed on you, I monitored your actions ever since."
Michelle-".Why?"
Leilong-"To see how you would progress. After seeing how you have become I say that you are ready for the next step in my plan of conquest. I am in need of a second in command in the cooperation. Only in noble blood may command this cooperation."
She looked at him the turned her head away.
"Michelle-I don't want any part in this, you're not my brother. He died three years ago."
Leilong-"I see. Well if you put it that way then I have no choice but to leave you here. Oh, and one more thing."
She looked back on him though the anger in her eyes showed that she was much displeased.
Leilong-"Don't try to escape. This room is heavily guarded but if you reconsider, tell me at the banquet tonight. You'll have an escort to the banquet, just to make sure you don't try anything foolish."
The day had passed as Michelle sat there not moving an inch, looking out the window. She began to think to herself again, she couldn't believe that her brother was the one they called the great leader of KANZ. Those who worked under KANZ refer him as his great Excellency. Her brother was the leader of the organization that killed her very own family, his very own family. She began to fall asleep throughout the day.
Jason-"Hey Michelle, close your eyes."
Michelle-"What for?"
Jason-"I have a little surprise for, now close your eyes."
Michelle-"Alright.wow, it's beautiful."
Jason-"Yeah, I saved up a lot just to get you this. It almost matches the color of your eyes though it's violet not purple."
Michelle-"It's OK Jason. I love it."
Jason-".You look like a princess when you wear that."
Michelle-"You think so?"
Jason-"I know so."
Michelle-"I was only fourteen when I met Jason. Five months after that horrible incident, I met him a month later."
Jason-"Michelle, I promise you that no matter what I will always be there to protect you. I swear it."
Michelle-"That's so sweet Jason."
Michelle-"I didn't know how to take care of myself back then. I always depended on Jason until he told me that he joined KANZ after I told him about my family. I left him in search of the weapon father concealed a month later. After two months of searching, as the year drew to a close, I finally found Deathscythe and learned of my heritage. It's funny, how history seems to be an endless waltz."
Jason-"Wake up Michelle."
Michelle-"Huh.what the?"
She opened hers eyes and looked up but not only to find Jason.
Jason-"Long time no see."
Michelle-"Humph! I like that little necklace you gave me."
Jason-"So he told you huh?"
Michelle-"He told me more than enough."
Jason-"*Sigh*.look, I'm sorry, I'm truly sorry that it had to end this way."
Michelle-"I'm sorry that I ever met you."
Jason-"I know I deserve that but listen.(you won't be here for long)."
Michelle-"!"
Jason-"Now come on, get dressed, we have a banquet to attend."
Michelle dressed herself in a beautiful purple gown that she had been given and she had been given a makeover. Her hair had been pulled back into a ponytail. Jason waited outside for her to get ready.
Jason-"Took you long enough, I don't see why women have so much pride on they look."
Michelle purposely shoved Jason to the side though making it look like an accident.
Michelle-"You never took the time to understand a woman."
Jason-"Still the same."
Both she and Jason entered into the ballroom. Down below, Michelle saw her brother talking with his associates. She turned her head away from him. She walked down the stairs with Jason. She made sure that he wouldn't dare try to hold hands or lock arms. All she did was follow him down.
Leilong-"Ah sister, welcome. I do hope that you're enjoying your stay. This ship is mostly for when I need to rest off or to make my official meetings. Though I do hope you find the ship accommodating."
Michelle-"Humph!"
Jason-"Please excuse her behavior your Excellency. She's just been a bit tense lately."
Leilong-"Yes, I see. Well, sister, try to enjoy yourself. Remember how it used to be back then at home. Try to remember."
Michelle-".This place it looks."
Leilong-"It has the same resemblance of the family ballroom. I made it myself to remember them by. I posted portraits of all the family members that I have known."
Michelle-"How charming."
Leilong-"I see you are most displeased sister. Maybe you already know about our connection to the Peacecraft family."
Michelle-"Yes, our grandfather was Milliardo Peacecraft, he was the father of our mother."
Leilong-"You know you're family very well. Ah.Milliardo Peacecraft, a fine warrior indeed."
Michelle-"What do you mean by that?"
Leilong-"Milliardo was an exception of the Peacecraft family. He was involved in the war of A.C. 195, he was first known as Zechs Marquise for he was ashamed to be part of the family for he did not follow the ways of the Peacecraft. He soon revealed himself to the world by announcing his independence. He lead an organization called the White Fang in which where he would take over the universe. Unfortunately, he surrendered and returned as Zechs Marquise. He soon enforced the power of peace. Though he died of an illness that was very rare, I was only five years old when he died. I looked up to him as my hero. I wish to finish where he left off in his plans with the White Fang."
Michelle-"You're crazy."
Leilong-"To be more specific, confident. I know this plan will not fail and I have taken precautions to make that nothing interferes."
Michelle-"You plan to take over the entire Galactic Alliance, you're more than crazy, you're insane."
Leilong-"Thank you for your support sister but I'm afraid I will succeed."
Michelle-"I doubt it."
Leilong-"And who will stop me, those pathetic gundam pilots. Ha! They're nothing more than pests that can be dealt with just like anyone else who defies my wishes."
Michelle-"You won't get away with this."
Leilong-"But I'm afraid that I will. There is nothing that anyone can do to stop me."
In an instance, Michelle quickly slapped Leilong across the right side of his face. He looked back at her with his stern eyes.
Michelle-"Those people happen to be my friends. They have more than enough power to defeat you and your entire cooperation!"
Everyone stared at both Michelle and Leilong as they stood there. He then snapped his fingers; two guards appeared and took Michelle away.
Leilong-"I'm sorry it had to come to this sister but you chose this path."
Michelle-"You won't win Leilong, I promised that will eliminate KANZ, even if I have to kill you!"
She was thrown back into her room and locked in once again.
Michelle-"I have to warn the others somehow, but I'm millions of miles away. How can I contact them?"
Familiar voice-"Maybe you should break out."
Michelle-"Huh?"
Michelle had then heard a voice coming out of nowhere. The voice somehow sounded familiar.
Jason-"It's me, Jason."
Michelle-"Jason? What are you doing talking in my head?"
Jason-"The earring you're wearing, I had the maids give them to you. They have secret transmitter to where we can talk."
Michelle-"Alright, for one, if this is an idea to get me to forgive you than you're more stupid than a retarded three legged dog who can't even lick himself."
Jason-"You're not making fun of that dog I used to have? He was a good dog."
Michelle-"Good enough to be roadkill."
Jason-"Quit fooling around. I was sent to get you out of here."
Michelle-"And how do you suppose you are going to do that?"
In an instance, a white mobile suit appeared in front of the window looking straight at Michelle. It was the Tallgeese.
Jason-"There's a spacesuit in the closet. I had the maids put it in there. Put the suit on and go look in the drawer, you'll find a laser cutter so which you can cut the window open without any attention being drawn."
Michelle-"Well I hardly call that suit isn't drawing as much attention than I am when I'm dressing up."
Jason-"Uh, oh, don't worry. We're on the dark side of the ship, the shadow is covering the suit from being seen though we don't have much time."
Michelle-"Alright, just let me get this thing on, and also, no peeking."
Jason-"Um, o-kay?"
Michelle quickly got out of her gown and got into the spacesuit. She quickly used the laser and cut the window open. She had her helmet on and got out, Tallgeese opened the cockpit and Michelle got in. As she flew out into the cockpit, she landed right on Jason's lap. After the cockpit closed and both of them removed their helmets, Michelle slapped Jason right across the face.
Jason-"Damn! What was that for?"
Michelle-"For being such an asshole."
Jason-"Well excuse me." Michelle-"So what now lover boy?"
Jason-"We're entering a meteor field, the ship will soon activate its force field. That way it can't send out any radio signals nor can it send any suits out. Nothing goes in and nothing goes out.Alright it's about to start. Here's our stop."
Tallgeese quickly jumped off the ship and quickly landed on one of the meteors. The ship had activated its force field without noticing any of the activity going on.
Jason-"Well so long Leilong. It's about time I quit, being undercover is tough work."
Michelle-"Undercover?"
Jason-"Yeah, remember when I said that I was going to change the ways of KANZ. I knew if that I went undercover for the rebels then I would be able to access their top-secret files and give it to them. Though the job's tough and believe me it's not as easy as you think."
Michelle-"Than why did you put that monitoring device in my necklace?"
Jason-"Had to gain their trust. Though now rumors had been spreading about spies. I knew I would get caught so this was my final mission. Though now I have a bounty on my head."
Michelle-"Jason."
Jason-"Yes?"
Michelle-"I.I'm sorry that I have been."
Jason-"Don't worry about it. I knew you would act this way from the start. I forgive though but one thing."
Michelle-"What?"
Jason-"Now that you're saying you're sorry and all."
Michelle-"Not in your life, you may be an ally but we're through."
Tallgeese continued its course to Earth though the journey was long. While back at the ship, Leilong looked outside his window from his room.
Leilong-"Oh Jason, I had great pride in you though after seeing what you have done. The fool thought that he could get away so easily."
Ch.20
Back at the base, the pilots had been repairing their gundams after the incident with Epyon.
Blake-"Why do we have to do the repairs, can't we hire someone to do it?"
Chan-"Number one it's too expensive."
Chris-"Number two, we have to keep a low profile here."
Blake-"What about the tournament? Heavyarms made an appearance."
Chris-"We needed the money. Anyhow, we made sure that no one would find out where were."
Kara-"Um, excuse me."
At the entrance door to the garage, Kara was standing there without asking to come in.
Blake-"Kara! What are you doing here?"
Kara-"I'm here to see Leo. If it's OK."
Chris-".I'm sorry. Leo is gone.and he won't be coming back."
Kara-"Why did he leave? Where did he head off to?"
Chris-".It's best if you didn't know."
Kara-"Why.what happened to him?"
Blake-"At least tell her Chris, we can't keep things secret forever."
Chris-".You want to know where Leo is?"
Kara-"Yes.yes I do."
Chris-".He's dead.he sacrificed his life for everyone."
Kara-".I understand."
She left and went down the walk way to her limo. But at that time, the old man got in front of her preventing her from leaving.
Kara-"Hello?"
Old man-".Do not worry yourself. Leo is still alive."
Chris-"How can you be so sure of that old man!"
Old man-"Quiet! Can you not see that this girl is in pain? I know how you feel; losing your own loved ones. You may have lost your father but Leo lives on, I can feel it."
Kara-".Thank you."
She entered the limo and took off. The old man watched as the car drove off into the distance.
Old man-"Can you not see that a women's feelings can be very sensitive?"
Chris-"Well excuse me. But I know for fact that Leo is dead, I saw him die with my own eyes."
Old man-"Though you never found the remains of the body did you? A body can't just disappeared without a trace in an explosion like that. Figure it out for yourself."
The old man walked back into the building. Chris thought to himself, the old man had a point. How could someone be considered dead when there wasn't a single trace of the body within the rubble?
Blake-"Hey Chris, you mind giving me a hand here with Sandrock?"
Chris-"Sure, no problem."
Blake-".So do you think Leo could be alive?"
Chris-"Well there was no trace of his body. That's all we know but it isn't enough."
Chan-"I say we check the place out one more time. We may find something."
Chris-".Alright. Let's go and see if we can find any trace of him."
The three pilots took off back to the area where they had their battle with Epyon in hopes of finding any trace of Leo. The pilots looked throughout the area but no luck so far.
Blake-"Nothing here."
Chan-"Couldn't find anything."
Chris-"Nothing at all?"
Blake-"Sorry man but we couldn't find anything."
Chris-"Well if we can't find anything then there's a chance that he may be alive."
Blake-".Wait a sec.Hey Chris, check this out."
Chris-"What is it?"
Blake-"Look."
Blake pointed out a trail of footprints on the ground heading south.
Blake-"The design of these footprints, they belong to Leo."
Chan-"So he must be alive."
Chris-".The trail is fresh, he's bleeding and the blood is still a bit fresh."
Chan-"Meaning he left just recently."
Blake-"Come on, we have to find him."
BEEP.BEEP.BEEP!
Chris-"Who is it?"
Old man-"It's me you idiot!"
Chris-"Oh hi doc, we found traces of Leo being alive."
Old man-"We have more important things to worry about. We're going to have a guest arrive with Michelle."
Chris-"That quick!"
Old man-"Unfortunately, they are being attacked by a military team from KANZ. They need you guys to escort them down without damage being done to them."
Chan-"The suits are in working condition."
Chris-"We'll be on our way. Looks like we'll have to cancel our search and rescue guys."
Old man-"Michelle is in a mobile suit. They are trying to shoot her down and recapture her. The suit is located and expected to land in the G-25 area."
Blake-"We're close by that area. Launch the gundams and we'll board them right away."
Chris-"Roger that."
The three left for the landing area, the suit were launched and were on their way toward the landing area. The suits flew through the air; the pilots quickly set the airplane to auto pilot and boarded the gundams by air. As the three jumped toward their gundam, the cockpits opened. They boarded the suits and prepared for combat.
Chris-"Alright guys, two of us will take care of the military team while one of us escort the suit. Blake, you escort the suit while me and Chan take care of the military team."
Blake-"Roger that."
Chan-"Got it."
As they waited, a white suit was coming down with five serpents following it.
Chris-"What the hell! It's the Tallgeese."
Michelle-"Guys, glad to see you again."
Chris-"Michelle, don't tell me you're in the Tallgeese."
Jason-"I'm escorting her down though I'm having a little trouble here."
Blake-"Don't worry, we got you covered."
Both Heavyarms and Nataku went head on toward the serpents. Heavyarms began fire on three of the serpents. Nataku went head on against two serpents while Sandrock escorted Tallgeese.
Chris-"These guys are tough, but they're not tough enough."
Heavyarms continued firing and shot two suits down. He then went after the third suit. Nataku however, had a disadvantage against the two serpents he was dealing with. He quickly launched both of his dragon launchers. One of them quickly destroyed one of the serpents though the other dodged the attack.
Chan-"Alright, let's turn up the heat a bit then."
Nataku drew both dragon launchers back. He then put his hand together and pointed them at the last suit. The two dragon launchers attached to both arms created a ball of fire in front of the combined hands.
Chan-"DRAGON'S BREATH!"
The fireball then launched toward the last serpent at a high speed. The serpent was burned to a crisp. Heavyarms quickly disposed of the other serpent.
Chris-"Well that takes care of that."
Chan-"That was a bit too easy though."
Chris-"Well let's not wait to find out why."
The two headed back to base where Sandrock had taken Tallgeese. The pilots were soon reunited with Michelle though uncomfortable with Jason's arrival.
Chris-"Great to see you again Michelle."
Michelle-"Yeah, good to see you too, I guess?"
The old man came out and greeted Michelle then turned toward Jason.
Old man-"I thank you for bringing Michelle back to safety."
Jason-"I'm just glad that she's okay."
Chris-"Humph! Thought I'd never see you again."
Jason-"I know that you feel a bit uncomfortable with me around so I think I'll just go."
Old man-"Wait just a minute there young man. We are short one member and I would appreciate it if you would join us."
Jason-"I appreciate your offer but I don't want to put any of you in danger."
Blake-"Whoa! There's no trouble here. We're all the same here, KANZ is our enemy and we're all trying to destroy the cooperation itself."
Jason-"I do appreciate your offer but I can't. I must go now, I hope to see you all soon."
Jason took off saying his good-byes, the pilots watched as he went around the corner and disappeared. Now Chris had the chance to discuss the trail of footprints, which he found.
Michelle-"So Leo is alive, son of a gun."
Chris-"No kidding."
Michelle-"But why hasn't he showed up yet?"
Chris-"Maybe he had amnesia?"
Blake-"Sounds more like something that could happen to you Chris."
Chan-"He said he quit."
Old man-"Or maybe the boy is not ready to face his friends."
Michelle-"Doc, we didn't notice you were there."
Old man-"There was a time when I was noticed by the women a lot. But onto what you were discussing."
Michelle-"Actually that statement you mentioned got my attention."
Chris-"(He was right, he usually got the ladies attention though he got the wrong one)."
Michelle quickly slapped Chris in the face.
Blake-"Looks like you and the doc have the same thing in common."
Old man-"Enough of the foolishness! Now as I was saying, the zero system made him want to hurt you all. I watched the battle and witnessed the battle. He must be feeling guilt for what he did to you all. I'd give him some time, it's like a child learning how to walk, and you have to give the child time to make his first step. All he needs is some time."
The pilots soon went to bed as dusk rose. All of them were tired from their hard experience. As Michelle went to sleep, she began to go back into her memories of the past. She was only ten and was playing around in a garden.
Michelle-"Bet you can't find me."
Leilong-"Come on Michelle, father wants us back inside now. We're going out and you're wasting your time playing out here."
Michelle-"Ah, come on Leilong, can't you ever have any fun once in a while?"
Leilong-"Hey, I like to play around in the garden as much as you do but now is not the time to play."
Michelle-"Party pooper!"
Leilong-"Now come on, I promise that tomorrow we'll have fun together."
Michelle-"Really?"
Leilong-"I promise."
Michelle-"Hmmm, okay."
The dream began to shift; Michelle went back to her present age and saw images of her home shifting. She then saw Leilong standing in the distance. He turned toward her but as he did the scenery began to change. Flames roared from behind him, an evil grin came across his face, mobile suits came from everywhere and yet Michelle could not do anything to stop them. She then saw herself in the meadow running from the attack.
Michelle-"I've been running all my life, I swore that KANZ would pay for what they did. They took away the one thing that was so precious to me. I am the Endbringer and will show no mercy to KANZ or any other of their filth."
She then saw Leilong again but it was the Leilong of that period of time when Michelle's home was attacked but what she saw from her memory was Leilong drawing out his sword at her father. He then stabbed it right in the chest and tore out his heart; he held it in his hand and threw it into the air slicing it with his sword. Quickly Michelle woke up sweating; she looked at her clock and saw that the time was five o'clock in the morning.
Michelle-".Leilong."