Ch.28
Days had passed and the pilots were on their way to Mars. During the time, the pilots prepared for the ultimate battle soon to come.
Jason-".It's getting closer to that time."
Duo-"The battle will be intense, I am not sure if the others can take it."
Jason-"They'll have to be."
Duo-"Indeed."
Jason-"Blake said that his gang from Mercury would meet us at Mars. Michelle's gang also said the same thing."
Duo-".But will it be enough."
At the other side of the ship, the whole gang was hanging out, bored to death.
Chris-"Man, when will we get there?"
Blake-"You're telling me."
Chan-"I grow tired of this waiting. I just feel like going out there and do some destruction."
Michelle-"Just wait a little longer. You'll have you're chance."
Chris-"Sounds like you're more than ready to go in battle Michelle."
Blake-"Especially with your brother."
Michelle-"Well.for what he did to my family, I will never forgive him."
Jason-"Well you're not going to do it alone."
Chris-"Hey Jason. About time you got here."
Jason-"I talked with the Doc. He said he has some connections and we should get some help at Mars."
Chan-"Well that's good to hear."
Blake-"Yeah, at least we know we'll have a welcoming committee when we arrive."
Michelle-"What I'm worried about is if we'll have enough help because we'll need all the help we can get."
Elsewhere, Leo had just arrived at Mars.
Leo-"Man, so much red it looks like blood everywhere. This must be one reason why that psycho wants to fight here."
Leo began walking into the cargo bay looking for Wing Zero until he ran into a gang of thugs that came up behind him.
Thug1-"Well what do we have here."
Thug2-"A stray dog it may seem."
Thug3-"What's a rich guy like you doing in a place like this?"
Leo-".*Sigh*.Excuse me but I'm not in the mood now so just go away."
Thug3-"Oooh, tough words for a shrimp like you."
Leo-"I don't want any trouble okay."
Thug2-"Well all we want is the bounty on your head Leo Yugo."
Leo-"It seems I've become quite the celebrity these days."
Leo drew out his gunblade and attacked the group of thugs. As he took them down, another group of thugs sneaked up behind him and put him down on the ground.
Thug4-"Not so tough now are ya Leo."
Thug2-"Think you could win that easily?"
Thug5-"Alright, enough fooling around. Let's turn this guy in and get our reward."
Mysterious old man-"Leave him alone."
Out of nowhere, and old man came.
Thug6-"What do we have here?"
Thug1-"Beat it old man."
Thug2-"Yeah, this is our bounty."
Mysterious old man-"Really."
The old man then lifted his cane and strike the thugs down. The others came up from behind yet the old man dodged their attack. He then pulled out a handgun and shot two of thugs down.
Mysterious old man-".I said to leave him alone."
The thugs ran and left them behind.
Mysterious old man-"Are you alright?"
Leo-"Ugh.I think so. Thanks."
Mysterious old man-"Nothing at all.that's an impressive gundam you have there."
Leo-"So.you going to turn me in as well?"
Mysterious old man-"No, I'm just around to help. Leo is it?"
Leo-"Yes."
Mysterious old man-".So, Duo finally found a pilot worthy of Heero's Wing Zero."
Leo-"Huh?"
Mysterious old man-"Oh, my apologies. My name is Quatre Raberba Winner."
Leo-".Quatre.Raberba.Winner."
Quatre-"Yes, that's it."
Leo-"Unbelievable! One of the legendary gundam pilots. Oh it is such an honor to meet someone such as yourself."
Quatre-"Well I'm flattered. Anyhow, I see that you carry Zero's gunblade. Only a chosen one could wield the power of such a weapon such as that."
Leo-"So I've heard."
Both Leo and Quatre left the spaceport out into downtown.
Quatre-"It's amazing how things have change since then. Especially on the evolution on technology. If it were not for the evolution of science I would not be living by now."
Leo-"No kidding."
Quatre-"I am greatly impressed with colonization of the planets. It is amazing how they were able to change the atmosphere of Mars to the point where we could breath."
Leo-"Yeah, but the Earth's Sphere Alliance were cut back from debt because of it yet the colonization of Mars paid off the debt. And to think that this was all made on a gamble they took."
Quatre-"Yes, indeed, but onto more important matters. You have come here to stop Leilong right?"
Leo-"Yeah.I'm hoping to meet the others as well."
Quatre-"Your friends you mean."
Leo-".I don't know if I can face them after what I did long back."
Quatre-".Sounds like Zero got the best of you as well."
The two drove into a parking lot in front of a warehouse. They got out of the car and entered the warehouse. What Leo saw inside was rows of different types of mobile suits.
Leo-"Holy shit! Look at these suits."
Quatre-"Impressive aren't they. They resemble the serpent design but with my own little twist. They have much better thrusters making them perfect for maneuverability, I also added duel missile launchers along with grappling cables, and with the paint job, they look like white serpents. Although I have given them a different name because of the color. I refer them as Maguanacs in honor of the original Maguanacs that protected me when I was young."
Leo-"You don't say. Well they're impressive but will they stand a chance in the final battle."
Quatre-"Ah yes, the rumors about the final battle. Yes, some have called it The Final Battle of the KANZ Campaign yet others have called it The Downfall of the Federation. Yet I'm not so sure what to call it myself though I don't see why it matters?"
Leo-"The winner of the battle will name the battle in name of their glory. Although, there are so many sides to choose from."
Quatre-"Yes, this is just like the War of A.C. 195."
Leo-"Hopefully, it won't be as much as that war."
Elsewhere, the gundam pilots were only three hours away from getting to Mars.
Blake looked outside his window then opened his wallet showing a picture of him and his group of bandits.
Chris-"Hey Blake, what ya doing?"
Blake-"Oh, hi Chris. Didn't here you coming."
Chris-"I can tell. You sound depressed."
Blake-"I know but it's just that I miss my pals back at Mercury."
Chris-"How so?"
Blake-"Well you see, when I was young, before I got Sandrock, my older brother Jake was the leader of the gang. I was only five at the time until the accident."
Chris-"What accident?"
Blake-".He was on a routine heist when suddenly he was ambushed by bounty hunters. The others made it out okay but Jake. He fought to the very end just to complete the mission yet it cost him his life as he was shot in the back of his mobile suit causing his suit to explode."
Chris-"."
Blake-"When he died, I was the only member of my family to carry the legacy of the bandits honor."
Chris-"So you took command anyhow."
Blake-"Yeah. I had to keep the family name proud."
Chris-"Hey, it doesn't matter who you are but you'll always be my best pal."
Blake-"Thanks."
A few seconds afterward, the intercom came on. Chan was talking over it.
Chan-"Hey guys, come to the control room."
Chris-"What for?"
Chan-"We got company."
The two made their way to the control room to see what the problem was.
Chan-"Seems like we have uninvited guests."
Jason-"Looks like bounty hunters seeing how they have a flaming skull as their logo."
Blake-"F1aming skull!"
Chris-"Well then, let's blow some hot kisses to our devoted fans since they came out so far to see us."
Blake-"Not alone you won't."
The pilots went out in their gundams to face the pursuing bounty hunters.
Chris-"Alright, let's get this over with quick and move on."
Chan-"No problem with me."
Michelle-"I just want to have some action."
Jason-"I agree, it's about time we had some fun."
Blake-".That ship.I recognize it."
Five mobile suits came out from the bounty hunters' ship. The suits were black Taurus's and one mobile doll.
Hunter1-"So you must be the famous gundams we've been hearing about."
Hunter2-"You guys have quite the reputation."
Chris-"Well thanks for the compliment but we really have to go. So if you don't want to get hurt, just leave us alone."
Michelle-"But if you refuse then we'll have to do things the hard way then."
Hunter4-"Very well then laddy, we'll just have to kick your arse all the way to Timbuktu, right boys."
Hunter3-"No problem there boss."
The bounty hunters began their attack on the gundams by surrounding them in a circle.
Blake-"I've seen this tactic before. Yeah, I've seen this before very well."
Chris-"What the hell are they trying to pull?"
Blake-"Hey Chris, don't try to attack."
Chris-"What?"
Blake-"Trust me, you'll see."
The bounty hunters continued to circle the gundams. Then one of them came in and assaulted Deathscythe.
Michelle-"Don't even think you can take me on."
Hunter3-"Well what do we have here? A beautiful lady like you shouldn't be doing a man's job."
Michelle-"For that remark, I'm going to give you a free one way ticket to hell."
As Deathscythe came charging toward the bounty hunter, she was being shot from above. It was the mobile doll hiding from the rest waiting to strike. It then launched a net that paralyzed Deathscythe.
Michelle-"Hey, what the hell is this?"
Hunter4-"Ha, hope you like my custom made EMP net."
Michelle-"Dammit!"
Chris-"That guy just came out of nowhere."
Blake-"Well Michelle fell for there trap but they still have us to deal with. Just watch out for those EMP nets. The mobile doll is the only one equipped with the launching device."
Chan-"What makes you so certain?"
Blake-"Trust me."
The three suits went head on with the bounty hunters. Heavyarms launched an onslaught of missiles while Sandrock and Nataku attacked hand to hand with the bounty hunters. However, Michelle and the Deathscythe were being dragged into the bounty hunter's ship.
Michelle-"Let me go, dammit!"
Hunter3-"Sorry but your head is worth more than any other bounty around."
Jason-"You won't live to get that reward then."
Hunter3-"The hell?"
Tallgeese then came from above the black Taurus and sliced it in half with its beam saber. It then used its beam saber to cut open the net for Deathscythe to escape.
Michelle-"What the hell kept you?"
Jason-"Just some technical problems. Anyhow, your suit is still out of commission. Hey guys, cover for me while I'm escorting Michelle and the Deathscythe back to the ship okay."
Chris-"Easier said than done, these guys are coming at full force."
Blake-"I got your back Jason."
Tallgeese then headed back to the ship with Sandrock covering its back. Nataku was now dealing with the mobile doll. Nataku crushed its EMP net launcher but the suit continued to retaliate with its cannons.
Chan-"Cowards. They expect a machine to defeat me."
Nataku then launched its right dragon hang at the suits head. Nataku then reeled it in and sliced it in half with its twin beam trident. Now there were only three suits left leaving the score even.
Hunter4-"I have to admit, you gundams are more difficult to deal with than I thought."
Blake-"Well seeing that you used the same tactics before, it made it easy for me to see your next move."
Hunter4-"Seeing us use the same tactics? Have we met before laddy?"
Blake-"You're the one who killed my brother."
Hunter4-"Aye, but I have captured or killed so many before. Tis hard for me to keep track ya know."
Blake-"Alright, Jake, leader of the infamous desert bandit gang on Mercury, ring any bells?"
Hunter4-"Well then that changes everything lad. Yes, I remember your brother all right; he was a very tough opponent ya know. Tis sad that his talent went to waste but I was only doing my job."
Blake-"Only doing your job! He was brother and I swear that his death will not go in vain. I will take vengeance on his death by taking your life."
Hunter4-"Bring it on then lad."
Sandrock then charged toward the black Taurus while it drew its beam saber. Both suits clashed against each other. Sandrock tried to cut the suit with both of its blades but the Taurus blocked them with its beam saber.
Hunter4-"You're going to have to try harder then that laddy. Me dead grandma could do better then that."
Blake-"Don't worry, I'm just getting warmed up."
Sandrock then broke loose from the deadlock. It then drew energy into both of its blades.
Hunter4-"And what do ya supposed that is supposed to do, intimidate me?"
Blake-"Believe me, killing my brother was one thing you live to regret but you won't be around to forget it!"
The two blades began to glow brightly. Sandrock then prepared to attack.
Blake-"May Satan show no mercy on you fiend, DEMON SLASH!"
Sandrock then repeatedly slashed the Taurus with thousand energy slashes. The other suits came from behind but were caught in the attack. As soon as Sandrock was finished, there was nothing left but rubble.
Blake-".Rest in peace now brother. Your soul shall no longer suffer."
The gundams headed back to the ship and then prepared to go to their next stop.Mars.
Ch.29
A week had passed and it was only another week until Christmas. Leo was repairing Wing Zero and modifying it for battle in space.
Leo-".Damn! Fixing you up isn't easy at all Zero. Seems like your Zero system is still a bit out of date, maybe if I give it a little twitch her then maybe."
Leo tried to adjust the circuit. However, he was accidentally electrocuted by tampering with the system.
Quatre-"You doing well up there, boy?"
Leo-"Nah, I just had a haircut, what do you think?"
Quatre-"That suit is very complicated, I should know. We all went in it."
Leo-"You mean the original gundam pilots?"
Quatre-"Well that's ancient history. So where do you expect to meet your friends?"
Leo-"I know I'll meet up with them in the battlefield so I don't have to worry much."
Quatre-"Is that so?"
Leo-"Don't worry yourself Quatre. I know Chris and I know he'll come through and that goes the same for the other pilots as well."
Quatre-"You seem to have a lot of faith. How do you know though if you're going to win?"
Leo-"Call me crazy but I can feel it. Somehow when I ride Zero, I know everything is gonna be alright."
Quatre-"Is that a fact."
Leo-"Hey, it may sound stupid but I know when I get in Zero I always get the feeling that.that there is someone there, actually watching over me."
Quatre-"You're much different from him."
Leo-"Who do you mean?"
Quatre-"Heero Yuy, he piloted Zero but showed no emotions yet I knew he had a true heart of gold. Though you express your emotions more than Heero ever showed. I am surprised that Zero chose you as a worthy pilot."
Leo-"."
Quatre-"Remember this Leo, even in or out of battle, you can lose everything just like that. This battle will be intense and I hope for you and your friend's sake that you all survive."
Leo stood there while Quatre walked off. Leo then began to think on the consequences from the battle. He then looked up at Zero.
Leo-"It all be over soon buddy, just you watch."
Meanwhile at the other side of the city, the pilots had arrived and unloaded.
Chan-"Careful Chris, you don't want to dent Deathscythe again."
Chris-"Do you really have to remind me of that."
During the time, Jason was talking to the old Duo.
Duo-"I feel that the final battle will begin soon."
Jason-"Yeah, I can feel it going through my spine. You think the others are up to this?"
Duo-"They have to be. This battle will determine the faith of all humanity."
The pilots had then finished unloading. They then headed out into the city checking out the place.
Blake-"I'm wondering guys, why are we spending time doing this instead of being prepared?"
Chris-".A life is not a thing to waste. These are precious times and we must savior what time we have left."
Meanwhile out in space, a group of large battle carriers approached the planet Mars. Thousands of serpent suits were being prepared for combat. Soldiers prepared themselves for the upcoming battle. Leilong was then standing facing a large window inside his personal battle cruiser.
Leilong-"There it is.grandfather's glory and pride. His dream shall become reality and I will make sure it goes that way. Now those fools shall face the wrath and power of my Grandfather's spirit within the Epsilon."
The battle cruiser came up to a large space station shaped like a dragon, fully reinforced. Laser cannons surrounded the large fortress. It was the size of the entire city of New York and was a mile tall from bottom to top. It contained a large energy beam cannon placed in the mouth of it.
Leilong-"A dragon fits the design for this space station. A dragon represents fierce power and shows how fear can be used to your own advantage."
Soldier-"Sir, the troops are all gathered in the Epsilon."
Leilong-"How long till the Epsilon is 100%?"
Soldier-"The weapon will be finished within three days sir."
Leilong-"We're ahead of schedule, I was planning to finish this on New Years Eve but with the fast progress we'll be able to step in Santa's place and deliver the Christmas presents for him. I promise that this little present shall change society as we know it."
The battle cruiser landed inside the Epsilon and Leilong got off. As he walked off the cruiser, he walked on to a stage room. Inside were thousands of soldiers standing waiting to hear Leilong speak.
Leilong-"I congratulate you all for serving this cooperation. Some of you may not make it through but your lives shall be honored, as our glory shall be seen within Project Epsilon. I shall explain, we're are currently inside the battle station Epsilon but inside in its core lies a powerful weapon that will change the course of history forever. Losing is not an option and nor is failure, I will not tolerate either of them. We will be victorious."
All the soldiers cheered after the speech. Leilong then got off the stage and headed for the command center, which was located at the head of the ship. In the center of the room, there was a chair. Leilong then sat in the chair and began to stair out into space.
Leilong-"I promise you grandfather, I will not fail you. Your dream shall become reality."
Back on Mars, Leo headed out into downtown of the Colony City. He then stopped at a bar and had a glass of beer. He then saw Leilong's speech on TV.
Leo-"That guy is just full of himself."
Bartender-"He's just trying to get those soldier's spirits up. The rebels are also looking forward to this battle."
Leo-"Ever since the news about Leilong's ultimate weapon in September, rebels have gathered from all around the solar system just to fight and stop Leilong."
Bartender-"No kidding."
A man from the dark corner of the bar then stood up and walked toward Leo.
Soldier-"Hey kid, you have a problem with the KANZ cooperation? Because if you do then I'll just have to teach you what will happen to little insects like that get in our way."
Three other men then came up from behind the soldier and backed him up. Leo was then surrounded but he then reached for his gunblade when he heard a familiar voice.
Chris-"Hey, four on one is a bit unfair don't ya think?"
Leo-"Chris?"
Chris-"Huh? Hey, Leo. What's up man."
At that moment, one of the soldiers went for an attack but Leo quickly reacted and drew out his gunblade. He then slashed the soldier across his right arm.
Soldier2-"Fuck!"
Leo then pointed his gunblade right at the soldier's neck.
Leo-"You should know better when to pick a fight. I suggest that you and your friends leave before I have to get real serious."
The other soldiers began to come forward but then everyone else stood and got behind Leo. The soldiers then backed off and ran away. Leo then let the other soldier go free without injuring him any further.
Chris-"Man Leo, you haven't changed a bit."
Leo-"I actually didn't want to kill him. I only meant to warn him."
Chris-"Yeah, whatever. Hey, I see you've gotten a new toy there."
Leo-"A little gift I got while I was gone. Where are the others and who are these people?"
Chris-"They're rebels. Some you may recognize. Over there is Michelle's old gang from the Earth's moon, those are Blake's desert bandits, and the rest are rebels from around the solar system. The others are still back at the ship."
Leo-"Are these all the troops you could gather?"
Chris-"This is only a handful from, what we have. Almost everyone in this city are rebels."
Leo-"Though do they have enough armaments?"
Chris-"That needs money man in we're all kind of short."
Leo-"Then I know just the place for supplies. Listen, get the others and all the rebels gather up at the old warehouse number 045 by tomorrow morning."
Chris-"What for man?"
Leo-"Just trust me Chris."
Days had passed and the pilots were on their way to Mars. During the time, the pilots prepared for the ultimate battle soon to come.
Jason-".It's getting closer to that time."
Duo-"The battle will be intense, I am not sure if the others can take it."
Jason-"They'll have to be."
Duo-"Indeed."
Jason-"Blake said that his gang from Mercury would meet us at Mars. Michelle's gang also said the same thing."
Duo-".But will it be enough."
At the other side of the ship, the whole gang was hanging out, bored to death.
Chris-"Man, when will we get there?"
Blake-"You're telling me."
Chan-"I grow tired of this waiting. I just feel like going out there and do some destruction."
Michelle-"Just wait a little longer. You'll have you're chance."
Chris-"Sounds like you're more than ready to go in battle Michelle."
Blake-"Especially with your brother."
Michelle-"Well.for what he did to my family, I will never forgive him."
Jason-"Well you're not going to do it alone."
Chris-"Hey Jason. About time you got here."
Jason-"I talked with the Doc. He said he has some connections and we should get some help at Mars."
Chan-"Well that's good to hear."
Blake-"Yeah, at least we know we'll have a welcoming committee when we arrive."
Michelle-"What I'm worried about is if we'll have enough help because we'll need all the help we can get."
Elsewhere, Leo had just arrived at Mars.
Leo-"Man, so much red it looks like blood everywhere. This must be one reason why that psycho wants to fight here."
Leo began walking into the cargo bay looking for Wing Zero until he ran into a gang of thugs that came up behind him.
Thug1-"Well what do we have here."
Thug2-"A stray dog it may seem."
Thug3-"What's a rich guy like you doing in a place like this?"
Leo-".*Sigh*.Excuse me but I'm not in the mood now so just go away."
Thug3-"Oooh, tough words for a shrimp like you."
Leo-"I don't want any trouble okay."
Thug2-"Well all we want is the bounty on your head Leo Yugo."
Leo-"It seems I've become quite the celebrity these days."
Leo drew out his gunblade and attacked the group of thugs. As he took them down, another group of thugs sneaked up behind him and put him down on the ground.
Thug4-"Not so tough now are ya Leo."
Thug2-"Think you could win that easily?"
Thug5-"Alright, enough fooling around. Let's turn this guy in and get our reward."
Mysterious old man-"Leave him alone."
Out of nowhere, and old man came.
Thug6-"What do we have here?"
Thug1-"Beat it old man."
Thug2-"Yeah, this is our bounty."
Mysterious old man-"Really."
The old man then lifted his cane and strike the thugs down. The others came up from behind yet the old man dodged their attack. He then pulled out a handgun and shot two of thugs down.
Mysterious old man-".I said to leave him alone."
The thugs ran and left them behind.
Mysterious old man-"Are you alright?"
Leo-"Ugh.I think so. Thanks."
Mysterious old man-"Nothing at all.that's an impressive gundam you have there."
Leo-"So.you going to turn me in as well?"
Mysterious old man-"No, I'm just around to help. Leo is it?"
Leo-"Yes."
Mysterious old man-".So, Duo finally found a pilot worthy of Heero's Wing Zero."
Leo-"Huh?"
Mysterious old man-"Oh, my apologies. My name is Quatre Raberba Winner."
Leo-".Quatre.Raberba.Winner."
Quatre-"Yes, that's it."
Leo-"Unbelievable! One of the legendary gundam pilots. Oh it is such an honor to meet someone such as yourself."
Quatre-"Well I'm flattered. Anyhow, I see that you carry Zero's gunblade. Only a chosen one could wield the power of such a weapon such as that."
Leo-"So I've heard."
Both Leo and Quatre left the spaceport out into downtown.
Quatre-"It's amazing how things have change since then. Especially on the evolution on technology. If it were not for the evolution of science I would not be living by now."
Leo-"No kidding."
Quatre-"I am greatly impressed with colonization of the planets. It is amazing how they were able to change the atmosphere of Mars to the point where we could breath."
Leo-"Yeah, but the Earth's Sphere Alliance were cut back from debt because of it yet the colonization of Mars paid off the debt. And to think that this was all made on a gamble they took."
Quatre-"Yes, indeed, but onto more important matters. You have come here to stop Leilong right?"
Leo-"Yeah.I'm hoping to meet the others as well."
Quatre-"Your friends you mean."
Leo-".I don't know if I can face them after what I did long back."
Quatre-".Sounds like Zero got the best of you as well."
The two drove into a parking lot in front of a warehouse. They got out of the car and entered the warehouse. What Leo saw inside was rows of different types of mobile suits.
Leo-"Holy shit! Look at these suits."
Quatre-"Impressive aren't they. They resemble the serpent design but with my own little twist. They have much better thrusters making them perfect for maneuverability, I also added duel missile launchers along with grappling cables, and with the paint job, they look like white serpents. Although I have given them a different name because of the color. I refer them as Maguanacs in honor of the original Maguanacs that protected me when I was young."
Leo-"You don't say. Well they're impressive but will they stand a chance in the final battle."
Quatre-"Ah yes, the rumors about the final battle. Yes, some have called it The Final Battle of the KANZ Campaign yet others have called it The Downfall of the Federation. Yet I'm not so sure what to call it myself though I don't see why it matters?"
Leo-"The winner of the battle will name the battle in name of their glory. Although, there are so many sides to choose from."
Quatre-"Yes, this is just like the War of A.C. 195."
Leo-"Hopefully, it won't be as much as that war."
Elsewhere, the gundam pilots were only three hours away from getting to Mars.
Blake looked outside his window then opened his wallet showing a picture of him and his group of bandits.
Chris-"Hey Blake, what ya doing?"
Blake-"Oh, hi Chris. Didn't here you coming."
Chris-"I can tell. You sound depressed."
Blake-"I know but it's just that I miss my pals back at Mercury."
Chris-"How so?"
Blake-"Well you see, when I was young, before I got Sandrock, my older brother Jake was the leader of the gang. I was only five at the time until the accident."
Chris-"What accident?"
Blake-".He was on a routine heist when suddenly he was ambushed by bounty hunters. The others made it out okay but Jake. He fought to the very end just to complete the mission yet it cost him his life as he was shot in the back of his mobile suit causing his suit to explode."
Chris-"."
Blake-"When he died, I was the only member of my family to carry the legacy of the bandits honor."
Chris-"So you took command anyhow."
Blake-"Yeah. I had to keep the family name proud."
Chris-"Hey, it doesn't matter who you are but you'll always be my best pal."
Blake-"Thanks."
A few seconds afterward, the intercom came on. Chan was talking over it.
Chan-"Hey guys, come to the control room."
Chris-"What for?"
Chan-"We got company."
The two made their way to the control room to see what the problem was.
Chan-"Seems like we have uninvited guests."
Jason-"Looks like bounty hunters seeing how they have a flaming skull as their logo."
Blake-"F1aming skull!"
Chris-"Well then, let's blow some hot kisses to our devoted fans since they came out so far to see us."
Blake-"Not alone you won't."
The pilots went out in their gundams to face the pursuing bounty hunters.
Chris-"Alright, let's get this over with quick and move on."
Chan-"No problem with me."
Michelle-"I just want to have some action."
Jason-"I agree, it's about time we had some fun."
Blake-".That ship.I recognize it."
Five mobile suits came out from the bounty hunters' ship. The suits were black Taurus's and one mobile doll.
Hunter1-"So you must be the famous gundams we've been hearing about."
Hunter2-"You guys have quite the reputation."
Chris-"Well thanks for the compliment but we really have to go. So if you don't want to get hurt, just leave us alone."
Michelle-"But if you refuse then we'll have to do things the hard way then."
Hunter4-"Very well then laddy, we'll just have to kick your arse all the way to Timbuktu, right boys."
Hunter3-"No problem there boss."
The bounty hunters began their attack on the gundams by surrounding them in a circle.
Blake-"I've seen this tactic before. Yeah, I've seen this before very well."
Chris-"What the hell are they trying to pull?"
Blake-"Hey Chris, don't try to attack."
Chris-"What?"
Blake-"Trust me, you'll see."
The bounty hunters continued to circle the gundams. Then one of them came in and assaulted Deathscythe.
Michelle-"Don't even think you can take me on."
Hunter3-"Well what do we have here? A beautiful lady like you shouldn't be doing a man's job."
Michelle-"For that remark, I'm going to give you a free one way ticket to hell."
As Deathscythe came charging toward the bounty hunter, she was being shot from above. It was the mobile doll hiding from the rest waiting to strike. It then launched a net that paralyzed Deathscythe.
Michelle-"Hey, what the hell is this?"
Hunter4-"Ha, hope you like my custom made EMP net."
Michelle-"Dammit!"
Chris-"That guy just came out of nowhere."
Blake-"Well Michelle fell for there trap but they still have us to deal with. Just watch out for those EMP nets. The mobile doll is the only one equipped with the launching device."
Chan-"What makes you so certain?"
Blake-"Trust me."
The three suits went head on with the bounty hunters. Heavyarms launched an onslaught of missiles while Sandrock and Nataku attacked hand to hand with the bounty hunters. However, Michelle and the Deathscythe were being dragged into the bounty hunter's ship.
Michelle-"Let me go, dammit!"
Hunter3-"Sorry but your head is worth more than any other bounty around."
Jason-"You won't live to get that reward then."
Hunter3-"The hell?"
Tallgeese then came from above the black Taurus and sliced it in half with its beam saber. It then used its beam saber to cut open the net for Deathscythe to escape.
Michelle-"What the hell kept you?"
Jason-"Just some technical problems. Anyhow, your suit is still out of commission. Hey guys, cover for me while I'm escorting Michelle and the Deathscythe back to the ship okay."
Chris-"Easier said than done, these guys are coming at full force."
Blake-"I got your back Jason."
Tallgeese then headed back to the ship with Sandrock covering its back. Nataku was now dealing with the mobile doll. Nataku crushed its EMP net launcher but the suit continued to retaliate with its cannons.
Chan-"Cowards. They expect a machine to defeat me."
Nataku then launched its right dragon hang at the suits head. Nataku then reeled it in and sliced it in half with its twin beam trident. Now there were only three suits left leaving the score even.
Hunter4-"I have to admit, you gundams are more difficult to deal with than I thought."
Blake-"Well seeing that you used the same tactics before, it made it easy for me to see your next move."
Hunter4-"Seeing us use the same tactics? Have we met before laddy?"
Blake-"You're the one who killed my brother."
Hunter4-"Aye, but I have captured or killed so many before. Tis hard for me to keep track ya know."
Blake-"Alright, Jake, leader of the infamous desert bandit gang on Mercury, ring any bells?"
Hunter4-"Well then that changes everything lad. Yes, I remember your brother all right; he was a very tough opponent ya know. Tis sad that his talent went to waste but I was only doing my job."
Blake-"Only doing your job! He was brother and I swear that his death will not go in vain. I will take vengeance on his death by taking your life."
Hunter4-"Bring it on then lad."
Sandrock then charged toward the black Taurus while it drew its beam saber. Both suits clashed against each other. Sandrock tried to cut the suit with both of its blades but the Taurus blocked them with its beam saber.
Hunter4-"You're going to have to try harder then that laddy. Me dead grandma could do better then that."
Blake-"Don't worry, I'm just getting warmed up."
Sandrock then broke loose from the deadlock. It then drew energy into both of its blades.
Hunter4-"And what do ya supposed that is supposed to do, intimidate me?"
Blake-"Believe me, killing my brother was one thing you live to regret but you won't be around to forget it!"
The two blades began to glow brightly. Sandrock then prepared to attack.
Blake-"May Satan show no mercy on you fiend, DEMON SLASH!"
Sandrock then repeatedly slashed the Taurus with thousand energy slashes. The other suits came from behind but were caught in the attack. As soon as Sandrock was finished, there was nothing left but rubble.
Blake-".Rest in peace now brother. Your soul shall no longer suffer."
The gundams headed back to the ship and then prepared to go to their next stop.Mars.
Ch.29
A week had passed and it was only another week until Christmas. Leo was repairing Wing Zero and modifying it for battle in space.
Leo-".Damn! Fixing you up isn't easy at all Zero. Seems like your Zero system is still a bit out of date, maybe if I give it a little twitch her then maybe."
Leo tried to adjust the circuit. However, he was accidentally electrocuted by tampering with the system.
Quatre-"You doing well up there, boy?"
Leo-"Nah, I just had a haircut, what do you think?"
Quatre-"That suit is very complicated, I should know. We all went in it."
Leo-"You mean the original gundam pilots?"
Quatre-"Well that's ancient history. So where do you expect to meet your friends?"
Leo-"I know I'll meet up with them in the battlefield so I don't have to worry much."
Quatre-"Is that so?"
Leo-"Don't worry yourself Quatre. I know Chris and I know he'll come through and that goes the same for the other pilots as well."
Quatre-"You seem to have a lot of faith. How do you know though if you're going to win?"
Leo-"Call me crazy but I can feel it. Somehow when I ride Zero, I know everything is gonna be alright."
Quatre-"Is that a fact."
Leo-"Hey, it may sound stupid but I know when I get in Zero I always get the feeling that.that there is someone there, actually watching over me."
Quatre-"You're much different from him."
Leo-"Who do you mean?"
Quatre-"Heero Yuy, he piloted Zero but showed no emotions yet I knew he had a true heart of gold. Though you express your emotions more than Heero ever showed. I am surprised that Zero chose you as a worthy pilot."
Leo-"."
Quatre-"Remember this Leo, even in or out of battle, you can lose everything just like that. This battle will be intense and I hope for you and your friend's sake that you all survive."
Leo stood there while Quatre walked off. Leo then began to think on the consequences from the battle. He then looked up at Zero.
Leo-"It all be over soon buddy, just you watch."
Meanwhile at the other side of the city, the pilots had arrived and unloaded.
Chan-"Careful Chris, you don't want to dent Deathscythe again."
Chris-"Do you really have to remind me of that."
During the time, Jason was talking to the old Duo.
Duo-"I feel that the final battle will begin soon."
Jason-"Yeah, I can feel it going through my spine. You think the others are up to this?"
Duo-"They have to be. This battle will determine the faith of all humanity."
The pilots had then finished unloading. They then headed out into the city checking out the place.
Blake-"I'm wondering guys, why are we spending time doing this instead of being prepared?"
Chris-".A life is not a thing to waste. These are precious times and we must savior what time we have left."
Meanwhile out in space, a group of large battle carriers approached the planet Mars. Thousands of serpent suits were being prepared for combat. Soldiers prepared themselves for the upcoming battle. Leilong was then standing facing a large window inside his personal battle cruiser.
Leilong-"There it is.grandfather's glory and pride. His dream shall become reality and I will make sure it goes that way. Now those fools shall face the wrath and power of my Grandfather's spirit within the Epsilon."
The battle cruiser came up to a large space station shaped like a dragon, fully reinforced. Laser cannons surrounded the large fortress. It was the size of the entire city of New York and was a mile tall from bottom to top. It contained a large energy beam cannon placed in the mouth of it.
Leilong-"A dragon fits the design for this space station. A dragon represents fierce power and shows how fear can be used to your own advantage."
Soldier-"Sir, the troops are all gathered in the Epsilon."
Leilong-"How long till the Epsilon is 100%?"
Soldier-"The weapon will be finished within three days sir."
Leilong-"We're ahead of schedule, I was planning to finish this on New Years Eve but with the fast progress we'll be able to step in Santa's place and deliver the Christmas presents for him. I promise that this little present shall change society as we know it."
The battle cruiser landed inside the Epsilon and Leilong got off. As he walked off the cruiser, he walked on to a stage room. Inside were thousands of soldiers standing waiting to hear Leilong speak.
Leilong-"I congratulate you all for serving this cooperation. Some of you may not make it through but your lives shall be honored, as our glory shall be seen within Project Epsilon. I shall explain, we're are currently inside the battle station Epsilon but inside in its core lies a powerful weapon that will change the course of history forever. Losing is not an option and nor is failure, I will not tolerate either of them. We will be victorious."
All the soldiers cheered after the speech. Leilong then got off the stage and headed for the command center, which was located at the head of the ship. In the center of the room, there was a chair. Leilong then sat in the chair and began to stair out into space.
Leilong-"I promise you grandfather, I will not fail you. Your dream shall become reality."
Back on Mars, Leo headed out into downtown of the Colony City. He then stopped at a bar and had a glass of beer. He then saw Leilong's speech on TV.
Leo-"That guy is just full of himself."
Bartender-"He's just trying to get those soldier's spirits up. The rebels are also looking forward to this battle."
Leo-"Ever since the news about Leilong's ultimate weapon in September, rebels have gathered from all around the solar system just to fight and stop Leilong."
Bartender-"No kidding."
A man from the dark corner of the bar then stood up and walked toward Leo.
Soldier-"Hey kid, you have a problem with the KANZ cooperation? Because if you do then I'll just have to teach you what will happen to little insects like that get in our way."
Three other men then came up from behind the soldier and backed him up. Leo was then surrounded but he then reached for his gunblade when he heard a familiar voice.
Chris-"Hey, four on one is a bit unfair don't ya think?"
Leo-"Chris?"
Chris-"Huh? Hey, Leo. What's up man."
At that moment, one of the soldiers went for an attack but Leo quickly reacted and drew out his gunblade. He then slashed the soldier across his right arm.
Soldier2-"Fuck!"
Leo then pointed his gunblade right at the soldier's neck.
Leo-"You should know better when to pick a fight. I suggest that you and your friends leave before I have to get real serious."
The other soldiers began to come forward but then everyone else stood and got behind Leo. The soldiers then backed off and ran away. Leo then let the other soldier go free without injuring him any further.
Chris-"Man Leo, you haven't changed a bit."
Leo-"I actually didn't want to kill him. I only meant to warn him."
Chris-"Yeah, whatever. Hey, I see you've gotten a new toy there."
Leo-"A little gift I got while I was gone. Where are the others and who are these people?"
Chris-"They're rebels. Some you may recognize. Over there is Michelle's old gang from the Earth's moon, those are Blake's desert bandits, and the rest are rebels from around the solar system. The others are still back at the ship."
Leo-"Are these all the troops you could gather?"
Chris-"This is only a handful from, what we have. Almost everyone in this city are rebels."
Leo-"Though do they have enough armaments?"
Chris-"That needs money man in we're all kind of short."
Leo-"Then I know just the place for supplies. Listen, get the others and all the rebels gather up at the old warehouse number 045 by tomorrow morning."
Chris-"What for man?"
Leo-"Just trust me Chris."