Chapter Three: Reunions
Act Three: The Split Of Reunions
By Knuckles19{This one is dedicated to Raevyn Maxwell, our only reviewer. Thanks Rave!}
The Zero was pulled back to the Cosmic Angel a few hours after the real Epyon landed. By then, all of the cargo and soldiers from Hangar 39 had been transferred to the Angel. Heero was alive but only by a miracle. He had several questions and he wanted answers.
"I don't get it.........I thought I killed him." Vincent Bangotti was the last person Heero expected to see, aside from Zechs.
Lance and Zechs walked up to Heero. "Heero this is......."
"We've met." Interrupted the white haired man. "It's good to see you're still alive. I heard all about it."
"Why are you here anyway? You're the last person I'd expect to fight with. Who's side are you on now?" Some of Heero's questions would soon be answered.
"Yuy, I don't pick sides. I just do what comes naturally. I fight to protect what I think is right. This has led to quite a few crosses in our paths, and I wouldn't have it any other way." The way Zechs spoke made anybody feel righteous about their own beliefs. "This mark bears proof that I belong here, and I firmly believe that it's right." He held up his fist to reveal the same Emblem on his fist that the boys bore on their hands.
"Heero!" a familiar female voice called out.
"Releena?!" Heero's lover ran and jumped into his arms. "You brought her here?!"
"Sorry, but can YOU think of a safer place? It was the best I could do on such short notice. When I heard his voice on the radio, I sent an order to Hangar 39 and had her put on the last shuttle over. If I had more time and some better connections, I could have had her sent somewhere safer, but we're going to have to make do with what we've got."
Dermail's voice came over the intercom. "*Ahem* Attention all P.S. units! The shift to the station was a total success. We should have the main weapon ready in two and a half weeks. Until then, this will be our base of operations. Here, we will perfect your training until we have confirmation on the location of the Libra. Our agents in the field have informed us that the main weapon on their station will not be operational for another three weeks. All units with an odd P.S.I.D. number are to report to the simulator wing for advanced maneuver techniques. Those of you with an even P.S.I.D. number are to report to the Hangar for the live munitions training with the Talgeese units. Those with P.S.I.D. Numbers one through eight are to report to the bridge for special assignments at once. That is all." The intercom buzzed with static.
"That would be Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Wufei Chang, Quatre Rabberba Winner, Zechs Marquis, Lance Perkins and Myself." Announced a limber young woman from the entrance to the hangar.
"Ahh, Saori. Good to see you made the cut." Lance smiled as he looked at the girl.
"Well, I can't let you have all the fun." She giggled at her own remark.
"Okay! Enough of that! Let's move it." Duo was ready to get started.
"Good to see you again little sis." Zechs said as he passed Releena.
"My brother.......still alive after all these long years........" She went silent.
"Good to see you in one piece Yuy. After fighting without the Zero system, you'll be happy that we're about to take on two missions." Dermail greeted them without so much as a hello.
"Enough with the formalities! Let's get this show on the road." Trowa said. "The sooner we start, the sooner we can destroy these weapons of bloodshed."
"Well spoken. Let's get right into it." Dermail pressed a button and a holographic image appeared. "Are any of you familiar with this structure?"
Saori answered first. "It's colony Two Hundred Six, otherwise known as "Six Complete"."
"Six Complete.........oh yeah! That's the memorial to remember all of the souls who died in the first battle against the Libra!" Quatre knew a lot about the station. "It's the largest graveyard in existence."
"Correct Winner. But take a look at this." Dermail fiddled with the buttons some more, and a red arrow appeared. "As you know, the Zero is currently operating without a Zero System. This of course is the system that allows a pilot to operate at maximum output."
"You make us sound like machines." Wufei frowned as he spoke.
"To put it negatively, one could say that, or you could just see it as being a perfect life form. Either way, this map indicates the location of the item that might just save the earth. If our spies are correct, this map is showing us the exact position of the only Zero System in existence."
"The Zero system........with that, we would have an immense advantage over the enemy on the spot." Zechs stroked his chin. "Can I assume that we'll be installing the program on all of the mobile suits?"
"As soon as possible. I thought you should all know about this, due to the side effects of the Zero system. Remember, power does have a price. We are dealing with a very dangerous double edged sword."
"Just remember Dermail, I've handled some pretty dangerous swords in my time, literally and figuratively." Wufei was slightly insulted that he had been classed with the others, with the exception of Heero. "If Quatre and Heero could handle it, then I certainly can."
"We'll be sending Heero, Lance, and Saori out on this mission. We need to lay claim to the system before anybody can figure out what we're doing." Dermail handed Lance a sheet of paper. "As you know, the memorial is usually open all day, every day for the entire year. However, the colony will be shut down for maintenance in twelve hours. If we move quickly, we can get the three of you in before the colony shuts down for the night. Since the repairs are all technical, the cemetery will be empty, allowing you to move without detection. You have ten minutes to prepare for the mission. Lance, be sure to issue Heero a side arm."
"One step ahead of you." He threw Heero a small Heckler and Koch MK23. It felt different than his old semi automatic, but the gun was a gun. That's all Heero needed. "The silencer should come in handy, but we probably won't need to fire at all."
"The success of this mission may determine the outcome of the entire war. Also remember that if you are seen, heard, or caught on surveillance equipment, we will disavow all knowledge of your actions."
"Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence sir." Saori grunted.
"That is all. Dismissed." All the pilots left to tend to their duties. Heero stopped at the door.
"Sir, for now I hold you in high regard and have the utmost respect for you right now. But if anything happens to Releena, I will hold you responsible." Heero gave Dermail a stern glare. "And I won't like you when you're responsible."
"Hah! Maybe I can use that on Winner about my Dorothy!" Dermail laughed out loud.
Act Three: The Split Of Reunions
By Knuckles19{This one is dedicated to Raevyn Maxwell, our only reviewer. Thanks Rave!}
The Zero was pulled back to the Cosmic Angel a few hours after the real Epyon landed. By then, all of the cargo and soldiers from Hangar 39 had been transferred to the Angel. Heero was alive but only by a miracle. He had several questions and he wanted answers.
"I don't get it.........I thought I killed him." Vincent Bangotti was the last person Heero expected to see, aside from Zechs.
Lance and Zechs walked up to Heero. "Heero this is......."
"We've met." Interrupted the white haired man. "It's good to see you're still alive. I heard all about it."
"Why are you here anyway? You're the last person I'd expect to fight with. Who's side are you on now?" Some of Heero's questions would soon be answered.
"Yuy, I don't pick sides. I just do what comes naturally. I fight to protect what I think is right. This has led to quite a few crosses in our paths, and I wouldn't have it any other way." The way Zechs spoke made anybody feel righteous about their own beliefs. "This mark bears proof that I belong here, and I firmly believe that it's right." He held up his fist to reveal the same Emblem on his fist that the boys bore on their hands.
"Heero!" a familiar female voice called out.
"Releena?!" Heero's lover ran and jumped into his arms. "You brought her here?!"
"Sorry, but can YOU think of a safer place? It was the best I could do on such short notice. When I heard his voice on the radio, I sent an order to Hangar 39 and had her put on the last shuttle over. If I had more time and some better connections, I could have had her sent somewhere safer, but we're going to have to make do with what we've got."
Dermail's voice came over the intercom. "*Ahem* Attention all P.S. units! The shift to the station was a total success. We should have the main weapon ready in two and a half weeks. Until then, this will be our base of operations. Here, we will perfect your training until we have confirmation on the location of the Libra. Our agents in the field have informed us that the main weapon on their station will not be operational for another three weeks. All units with an odd P.S.I.D. number are to report to the simulator wing for advanced maneuver techniques. Those of you with an even P.S.I.D. number are to report to the Hangar for the live munitions training with the Talgeese units. Those with P.S.I.D. Numbers one through eight are to report to the bridge for special assignments at once. That is all." The intercom buzzed with static.
"That would be Heero Yuy, Duo Maxwell, Trowa Barton, Wufei Chang, Quatre Rabberba Winner, Zechs Marquis, Lance Perkins and Myself." Announced a limber young woman from the entrance to the hangar.
"Ahh, Saori. Good to see you made the cut." Lance smiled as he looked at the girl.
"Well, I can't let you have all the fun." She giggled at her own remark.
"Okay! Enough of that! Let's move it." Duo was ready to get started.
"Good to see you again little sis." Zechs said as he passed Releena.
"My brother.......still alive after all these long years........" She went silent.
"Good to see you in one piece Yuy. After fighting without the Zero system, you'll be happy that we're about to take on two missions." Dermail greeted them without so much as a hello.
"Enough with the formalities! Let's get this show on the road." Trowa said. "The sooner we start, the sooner we can destroy these weapons of bloodshed."
"Well spoken. Let's get right into it." Dermail pressed a button and a holographic image appeared. "Are any of you familiar with this structure?"
Saori answered first. "It's colony Two Hundred Six, otherwise known as "Six Complete"."
"Six Complete.........oh yeah! That's the memorial to remember all of the souls who died in the first battle against the Libra!" Quatre knew a lot about the station. "It's the largest graveyard in existence."
"Correct Winner. But take a look at this." Dermail fiddled with the buttons some more, and a red arrow appeared. "As you know, the Zero is currently operating without a Zero System. This of course is the system that allows a pilot to operate at maximum output."
"You make us sound like machines." Wufei frowned as he spoke.
"To put it negatively, one could say that, or you could just see it as being a perfect life form. Either way, this map indicates the location of the item that might just save the earth. If our spies are correct, this map is showing us the exact position of the only Zero System in existence."
"The Zero system........with that, we would have an immense advantage over the enemy on the spot." Zechs stroked his chin. "Can I assume that we'll be installing the program on all of the mobile suits?"
"As soon as possible. I thought you should all know about this, due to the side effects of the Zero system. Remember, power does have a price. We are dealing with a very dangerous double edged sword."
"Just remember Dermail, I've handled some pretty dangerous swords in my time, literally and figuratively." Wufei was slightly insulted that he had been classed with the others, with the exception of Heero. "If Quatre and Heero could handle it, then I certainly can."
"We'll be sending Heero, Lance, and Saori out on this mission. We need to lay claim to the system before anybody can figure out what we're doing." Dermail handed Lance a sheet of paper. "As you know, the memorial is usually open all day, every day for the entire year. However, the colony will be shut down for maintenance in twelve hours. If we move quickly, we can get the three of you in before the colony shuts down for the night. Since the repairs are all technical, the cemetery will be empty, allowing you to move without detection. You have ten minutes to prepare for the mission. Lance, be sure to issue Heero a side arm."
"One step ahead of you." He threw Heero a small Heckler and Koch MK23. It felt different than his old semi automatic, but the gun was a gun. That's all Heero needed. "The silencer should come in handy, but we probably won't need to fire at all."
"The success of this mission may determine the outcome of the entire war. Also remember that if you are seen, heard, or caught on surveillance equipment, we will disavow all knowledge of your actions."
"Gee, thanks for the vote of confidence sir." Saori grunted.
"That is all. Dismissed." All the pilots left to tend to their duties. Heero stopped at the door.
"Sir, for now I hold you in high regard and have the utmost respect for you right now. But if anything happens to Releena, I will hold you responsible." Heero gave Dermail a stern glare. "And I won't like you when you're responsible."
"Hah! Maybe I can use that on Winner about my Dorothy!" Dermail laughed out loud.