VANDREAD: The World After
Chapter 11: It was suppose to start the 'Happily Ever After' routine but…

Helmsman's Personal Report, Arthur Lewis. It has been a week traveling with the Menerasu Escort Fleet that will take us to the Alliance's main base near the Nebula before entering the Talark and Meger system. There had been minor attacks to the fleet by the Anpatos Fleet. But, The Vulture was not one of the ships.

I have made other observations on the status of Hibiki Tokai. I never knew him prior to this mission. However, I heard that he has been a valuable participant of one of the major confrontations with the Harvest. Maybe, that's why he's so important to the Alliance. Presently, he is now being held in a stasis chamber. Maybe, Duero hasn't found a way to remove the neurotoxin in his system. I just hope he does.

***

"Boss, they're here." BC reported.

"For almost three months, they have arrived, at last."

When they heard the news, most of the crew was in their utmost morale. Jura has waited to see her best friend to tell the news of her own pregnancy. Parfet and Paiway are waiting to see Duero. And Meia, of course, waiting to see her love.

"You're home, Hibiki – chan."

***

"Is it…"

"Yes, my lady. It has been confirmed." Lorenzo remarked as he dismissed the Medical Officer.

"I'm having… his child."

Lorenzo always had affection to her lady. He feared to let it out because he knew how much she loved Hibiki. Yet, he couldn't hide the jealousy. He couldn't hide it much inside.

"I am always here for you, my lady."

"Thank you Lorenzo."

***

The Falcon docked on Nirvana. On the docking port, many have been there, except for Meia.

"Welcome Home" That is what everyone shouted, many of them with confetti and balloons. First to come out was Gasco, who was cheered by her support crew. Everyone in the ship missed Gasco. Next was Barnette, Jura was waiting for her for so long. Yet she found out something or someone beside her. It was Arthur, holding hands with Barnette. Many was jealous on the ship at that time that Barnette also found a suitable man also, other than Meia, Jura, and Parfet.

"You're back!" Jura hugged Barnette as hard as she could. Then Barnette noticed a change.

"My God you're huge!" Barnette replied.

"Yeah, I never knew that being pregnant was so food consuming."

"Believe me; she has a stash of food in our quarters." Bart replied as he welcomed both Barnete and Arthur.

Parfet has been waiting for this time for so long. She has been standing there alone for minutes, waiting for Duero to come out. Then he came, behind her.

"How, why?"

"I used the cargo dock. I have to take care of… luggage."

Then they kissed.

"By the way, where's Hibiki."

"He's the luggage."

***

It has been a long time since Duero has entered his Hospital Ward. He was also impressed of the cleanliness and order of the ward.

"I have to thank Paiway for that."

But of course the 'main attraction' now of the ward was a big glass chamber filled with water. Hibiki was inside that chamber with a mask covering his face so that he would get a supply of oxygen.

"Computer, begin purge process."

A hum was evident at the ward as a new gas entered the chamber where Hibiki was at. It was an anti-toxin.

"Process will finish in approximately 25 minutes."

"All I have to do is to wait."

***

"Meia, please report to the Hospital Ward. Duero has something to tell you."

At this message by Magno, Meia ran as she possibly can while carrying the mound on her.

'You asked me?"

"Yes. Hibiki is now awake."

There was silence on the ward when Meia saw Hibiki. 'Thank God' she thought. It has been months since she could ever see Hibiki.

She hugged Hibiki.

"Damn It! I will never let you go Hibiki – chan. I love you and neither Anpatos nor Misty can ever separate us."

Hibiki began to speak.



"Who… who are you?"

TO BE CONTINUED

Author's notes:

Yay! I'm back! This would be the start of the end for TWA. Another chapter or two will finish this. Thank God class is over for me! If you guys need me, I will be at my Eva Project.