Robotech 2018

Chapter 6: Lisa and Minmei

Lisa clenched her fist as she neared Minmei. It seemed that every time she got her mind off the girl, she was right there. Lisa pushed through the crowd; saying a quick excuse me to the people she went past. At last she came to the swing set Minmei was sitting on. Minmei looked up when she realized someone was there, jumping slightly.

"Hello, Lisa."

"Cut it out, Minmei. What were you doing with my husband?" Lisa snapped out. "Why is it always you?!"

"Lisa, you should know by now that me and Rick are just friends! We were just having a good time, friends do that y'know." Minmei stood up from the swings angrily, "Friends, nothing more. I did love Rick, but you do remember whom he's marrying? He's like a brother to me and nothing can change that. You're his fiancee, I thought that you would have a bit more faith in him."

"Minmei…I don't know if I can believe you. You waltz into Rick's life like it's nothing, but do you even consider who you could be hurting?" Lisa asked, or rather demanded.

"I don't waltz into his life, I've been in his life for years Lisa. Can't you understand? I'm not trying to hurt anyone! Why can't you see that?" Minmei fought back her tears. "I've been hurt, I know what it feels like. I've tried making friends with you, but you refuse my efforts." Minmei could tell Lisa wasn't listening. She never listened.

"Minmei, if I even see you again it'll be all too soon." Lisa spat out and slapped Minmei. "Get out of my face."

That was it. Minmei released all her anger into one, hard slap. "You get out of my face Lisa! I was here first, and might I add, I was minding my own business." Jean stood there, seeing it all. Lisa was in the wrong, and she just couldn't see it. From what she could see, Minmei was telling the truth.

"Lisa, stop it. Please." Jean pleaded with her, tugging at her arm. "This isn't right, and you know it."

Lisa rubbed her face, feeling a welt. "Fine, we'll go. A good bowl of pasta might erase this scene."

Minmei watched them leave, and sank back into the swing set's seat. She felt terrible for what she just did, in all her life she never thought things between them would come to this. She couldn't help but think about how things were years ago…

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Kyle was on the rampage again. He was yelling at Lisa Hayes, demanding she do something about Rick's antics. Minmei couldn't take it anymore.

"Stop it! Can't you see that all these people risked their lives for us, you ungrateful oaf!" Minmei yelled at her cousin, stepping in between him and Lisa. Feeling fear, then courage as Rick stepped up next to her.

"I did it for you, Minmei." Rick said, "I sure didn't do it for Kyle."

Kyle took a step towards him, threateningly. "I'd expect that from you, Hunter." The tension was building up from all these years; it looked like all Hell would break loose at any seconds. Minmei quickly put an end to it, stepping out from in between Kyle and Lisa.
"Thank you, Rick."

He smiled at her, "I was happy to do it." Minmei stood there, looking at him for a moment, then broke into a run that lead her straight into his arms. "You must know that I'd be willing to risk my life for you again and again." Lisa watched sadly as the two began to twirl around together, sobbing with joy like long-lost lovers.

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Lisa sat with Jean, taking a bite of a breadstick as Jean lectured her. "You shouldn't have done that Lisa. That girl seemed sincere enough to me, why did you slap her?"

"Because you don't know her like I do, Jean. She may have seemed sincere to you, but she does to most people who don't know her well. Even Rick can't tell. He acts like such a fool at times." Lisa dropped her breadstick on her plate and leaded over the table, "She seems like a perfect angel to most of Earth's populace. They don't know the real Lynn-Minmei at all, if they did…they wouldn't worship the ground she walks on."

"How can you say that? She brought so many people together; I've heard the stories about how she kept the people of Macross City in good spirits. Lisa, what is it about the girl that infuriates you so much? If she just wants to be Rick's friend, and I seriously think she does, you shouldn't have a problem." Jean sighed, "I hate to say this, but you're acting awfully jealous."

"Her cute act. That's what infuriates me. She acts so innocent, truth be told she's not that innocent. Jean, I may be acting jealous but I have a right to. She's beautiful, young and Rick used to pine over her day and night. I don't want to loose Rick that way." Lisa said, sticking a forkful of pasta in her mouth.

"Whatever you say, Lisa. Whatever you say…"

Minmei took out her cell and dialed Rick's number. Cradling it next her ear she waited for him to pick up.

"Hello, Rick Hunter speaking."

"Hi, it's me. Sorry I ran off yesterday, I was just…upset about things. I made a mess of everything, I knew I shouldn't have agreed to see you."

"Minmei? Something else is bothering you, tell me what it is." Rick sensed the sadness in her voice.

"I-I saw Lisa today, she got on my case. We got into a bit of a fight, but nothing big. Please don't be upset Rick." Minmei choked back a sob.

"How could I not be upset? Lisa harassed you about something that I did, that's not okay in my book." Rick began to feel a wash of anger rush over him, "I'll talk to her as soon as I can, and I'll try to get this straightened out."

"Oh Rick, you don't have to. Well, um…I'll talk to you when I get a chance to call next. Bye." Minmei hit the end call button.

"Minmei I-" Rick sighed, hanging up the phone. "I'm sorry…" he whispered.

Author's note: Konnichi wa minna-san! I'm so happy you all are enjoying this story. It's definitely my favorite fic I've written. Next chapter: Rick and Lisa

To: just a teen. Sorry, I didn't get the e-mail. If I don't know who it is, I delete the e-mail. Try e-mailing me at Lynn-Minmay@sailormoon.com, so I'm sure to get it!