A few days later...
At the pilot's briefing room, A member of the Apollo squad namely Eddy Jutilainen, is tuning on a news channel. The news anchor was commenting on the Lyn Minmay scandal. Ernest enters the room
Ernest "What are you watching about?"
Eddy "The Minmay controversy. man, that lucky Ensign Ichijo, having a "good time" with Miss Minmay!!" Held up his fist "I'll give anything to trade place with Hikaru! That lucky dog!!"
Ernest "You mean Hikaru? I don't think being trap inside a sealed bulk head is being lucky."
Eddy "I meant being trap with the idol Minmay for three days, and doing "it" with her."
Ernest let's out a sigh "I don't care what the media thinks, in my opinion nothing happen between them."
Eddy "You sure?!! No man on broad this ship will let that kind of opportunity and let it slip away form their hands."
Ernest "Maybe you, and Commander Fokker, but not me."
Then Bruce's enters well clothed, it seems that he's going out on a date. He was surprised to see Ernest and Eddy.
Eddy smirking "Hey, Bruce!! Going out on a date, I bet it your first one? Right?" He knows Bruce's weakness. The calm and serious minded Bruce is shy around females.
Bruce gave Eddy a glaring look "Squad leader, can you help me? I desperately need some advice. I never went out on a date before."
Ernest "Well I think you need to nice and polite, be a good listener and .. ... ... Well actually I never dated also . . ."
Both men was stunned, Eddy began laughing
Eddy laughing "It's like asking the blind to lead you the way!!! Hahahahaha!!!"
Then some personnel called Ernest, telling him that Lt. Commander Fokker what to see him.
At the same time at the Macross bridge. The two women namely Kim and Shammy was reading a gossip magazine. It features The Minmay scandal. Kim was reading a magazine "Wow! Has Minmay decided to out grow her "Innocent girl" image?"
Shammy "That's despicable!! Changing lover's like that, and to think she nabs another cute guy!! And to think I was planning to ask out Ensign Ichijo out for some time ... ." Put her hand in her month.
Kim smirking "Hey, Shammy I didn't knew that preferred younger guys."
Shammy irritated "I'm just 19 you know!! But look at you and Vanessa, both of you like to tease the younger pilots, and then later you two just dump them!"
Kim grinning "Well, it not our fault if we're beautiful, and those young boys are just plain idiots."
Then Vanessa enters in her casual attire, Kim and Shammy notices.
Shammy "Vanessa, what are you doing here I thought your shift was over."
Vanessa "Well, Lt. Commander Fokker asked me to call Claudia over." Notices Kim and Shammy was looking at her. "Is there something wrong?"
Kim "Vanessa are you going out on a date?"
Vanessa tries to dodge the question, but Kim wouldn't
Kim "So, I see it must be one of the guys of the Apollo squad that we discuss about. Are you going out with Eddy?"
Vanessa "Huh? Eddy the Minmay fanatic!! Yuck! Not that guy!"
Kim grinning "I'm sure it's not Ensign Rayer, Then . . . My, my dear Vanessa, planning to toy and to break a young cute guy's heart namely Bruce Rudel. You evil woman! Getting a chance to go out with a dish like him."
Vanessa felt kind of cornered " Well, it's . . nothing like that .. .. Anyway I need to tell Claudia something
Vanessa goes over to Claudia and gives the message, and she quickly exit out of the bridge, The Kim and Shammy was still gossiping then Emma sees it.
Emma "Hey! You two! What are you two doing!! You're still on duty!!"
Kim and Shammy quickly return to their consoles.
Shammy whispers " Oh no, It's the Misa Clone!" Kim whispers "Yeah, the differences with Misa is, Emma is a year older."
As Claudia was finishing her shift she invited Misa and Emma to accompany her to the officers club where Roy was waiting. As the three women were going to enter the restaurant, at the same time they surprise to see Ernest entrance of the restaurant and later was followed by Hikaru.
Roy and Claudia are sitting together, while Misa is the other side of the table. Ernest and Emma is another table near Roy's location.
Ernest and Emma see Hikaru handing the flight patrol schedule to Roy, Roy invites him to have a little drink, Hikaru sees Misa and Hesitates.
Hikaru "No. . I ...
Roy a little drunk "Come on, Hikaru! Have a seat."
Hikaru notices Misa " But ...."
Misa "I think I'd better be going now."
Roy "What?"
Misa " I don't want to be a bother to you."
Roy talks to Misa "Nonsense! The more the merrier!" Then talks to Hikaru " Come on, Hikaru, your superior is trying to make room for you."
Hikaru " Ok .. I guess ..." He sit next to Misa, both look uncomfortable.
Roy " What's the matter, Hayase? What with that sulking face? You should try to relax and act more womanly when you're away form your post."
Misa "A person's habits are not always easily changed !"
Roy laughing then calls the waiter "Hey! Waiter! Four glasses of wine on this table!"
Hikaru "Wait, Sempi , I don't drink ...." Was cut off by Roy.
Roy " Shut up!! You're a MAN , Hikaru! And a MAN should know how to drink!!"
The waiter delivers Roy's order, he grabs a glass of wine and drinks it."
Roy looks at Misa " A persons habits are not easily changed, HaHaHa, You got me there, Hayase, even though you graduated top of the class from the military academy, your also a woman, so even a certain "man" does something wrong, it's important for you to sometimes to pretend he's right." Looks at Hikaru "And you!! Hikaru!!!"
Hikaru "Ye-Yes!!"
Roy drunk and a loud tone "You're a man, aren't you ? If you want a girl, being timid and indecisive will not get you her attention even if waited for a hundred years!! If you really love her, you must have the necessary aggressiveness to make her your own!! If you need to use force so be it!!!"
Claudia "Roy! You said too much already!"
Ernest hears what Roy was gawking about "Roy! Stop making an ass out of yourself!! Pipe down!! Will you!!"
Roy drunk and annoyed " What?? You and Hikaru are just noisy immature brats !! I bet both of you KIDS can't do this! I'll show you two how a MAN and a WOMAN are supposed to act together, Open your eyes and watch closely!!"
Roy grabs Claudia and pin her down on the couch, and kisses her.
Both Misa, Hikaru and Emma was Shocked
Ernest "Tch!! Whatever."
Claudia " Roy! There's people here!"
Roy "Aww .. That all right" Kissed Claudia again
Then a waiter comes near Roy's table, Telling that there a call for Hikaru, telling him that it's one of his family members, Hikaru answer the phone, after he finished his conversation on the phone, He tells Roy that there a family emergency, and quickly leaves the area.
In Roy and Ernest minds they are the few people that knew Hikaru that doesn't have a family.
At Ernest and Emma table.
Emma " The nerve of that guy( Fokker), He has no shame! I wonder what Claudia see in him!!"
Ernest "I apologies on Roy's behalf."
Emma " Huh? Why Ernest ?"
Ernest "Well, it an forced habit of mine, whenever Roy and his buddies got out and have a "Good Time" and trashed a local restaurant. Guess who'll they always picked as a sacrificial lamb to face angry club owners. Me."
Emma " And you let them talked you in to it." Laughs softly.
Ernest scratches his head "Well, I was a naïve and inexperience pilot back then, at least what Roy did now was nothing compared to those what I'd seen back then."
Emma " You know as Roy's former subordinate, I'm surprise to see that your not heavily influence by him , just like Ensign Ichijo."
Ernest "Meaning?"
Emma " Both of you guys have trouble following orders ... .."
Ernest annoyed " I see ... ... Well I can't blame Hikaru for not following orders, I can relate to his situation. I just want to do .. .." Emma cuts in.
Emma "To do what's right? Correct? I've seen your old record , you never promoted pass Ensign even if you have an impressive battle record. The reasons written were insubordination, refusing to follow orders, assaulting a higher ranking officer. If I didn't know you better I'd say you're a lose cannon."
Ernest sarcasm in his tone "So, Why does the honorable Lt. JG Granger talks with a lose cannon like me?"
Emma a bit irritated " Well, as the few months that I've talked and seen you're personally, I'd say you're a nice fellow, a bit stiff ,backwards, a bit of a wise crack and I also asked Lt. Commander Fokker, he speaks highly of you."
Ernest a bit puzzled " From Roy?!! You sure ??"
Emma "Roy, explained what happen, you refused orders because you went back and saved a Refugee convoy, insubordination for saving the lives of your fellow downed pilots."
Ernest " ... ... ... Any way let's change the subject, is the enemy still jamming our signals preventing us to contact High Command?"
Emma "Yes, we have still no luck in breaking through the enemies jamming waves, sometimes it's frustrating .." Then notices Claudia and Misa calling her.
Emma " Well, Ernest I need to go."
Ernest "On Stand by? Right?"
Emma "Yes."
Ernest "Emma if you need to talk to someone, call me, it help to relive stress while talking to a friend."
Emma blushing a bit "Yes, Thanks, Ernest."
Three women left the officers club, Roy is still drinking. Ernest came near.
Ernest "Hey! Roy's don't you think you drunk too much already! You're on stand by duty you know!!"
Roy " Hic . I can blast those silly ... Hic ... Zentradi ... Bleh ... Even with my eyes closed."
Ernest " Didn't you heard drinking plus piloting is equal death."
Roy " Death . .. Hmmm . ... If I'm going to kick .. Hic ... The bucket . . I want to be a one heroic one . .. Hic ... Even if I die , I know I protected my friends ... Bleh ... .. Is more than enough .. ... Hic"
Ernest " .... ... .... That's not funny Roy" Sees Roy trying to stand up and helps "Geez, Roy you're really drunk!"
Roy refusing help form Ernest " I don't need help!! I'm a MAN!! Not like you and Hikaru !! A Cherry Boy!!"
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Piloting a VT-1 Ostrich (Trainer Valkyrie) Hikaru took Minmay to a joy ride in the rings of Saturn, she and Hikaru was flying among the dust, scattering the ice particle in it. He tells Minmay to see the rainbow.
As Hikaru and Minmay fly among the debris and ice, Minmay sings
Song Lyrics (The original song lyric's are in Japanese, these are the translated ones.)
You walk indifferently ahead.
I follow you with a sulking face.
The shiny white beach goes on forever.
You say I love him, But I love you more.
Always together on Sunset Beach, Ocean breeze, big wave.
He, who's starting to occupy my heart, Jumps around merrily.
Surf, sun, pendant.
An afternoon at Sunset Beach...
Then a transmission form Misa's shuttle, she tells Hikaru the mess that he created. Suddenly a group of Zentradi power armor appeared, it was trying to capture Hikaru's plane and Misa's Shuttle. Misa sent out an emergency signal relaying to Lt. Commander Fokker's Quarters.
At the Macross ARMD 1 at the hanger. Ernest was doing is rounds maintaining his VF-1J. He sees Roy. Roy in his pilot suit boarded his VF-1S with Strike Packs and hastily sortie out of ARMD 1.
Ernest out of curiosity contacted the Bridge.
Ernest talking to Emma "Isn't Commander Fokker just finished his shift?"
Emma "Yes, hmm . . Something important must have came up. Wait a moment I'll ask." She asked Kim about the situation. Her tone became serious "Ensign Ichijo and Lt. Hayase are in trouble! I don't know the details but Roy was sent to rescue them!!"
Ernest quickly hops into his Super Valkyrie and asked Emma the coordinates where Roy was headed.
A Few Moments later, Ernest checked his monitor and computers. He see Roy's Strike Valkyrie destroying the power armors, but he was alarmed to see Hikaru's Plane and Misa shuttle was in enemies hands.
Roy sees that his friends are in enemy's hand quickly pursed and went inside the Zentradi's Flagship. Ernest pushes all the thrusters of his Valkyrie to maximum. As he was nearing the ship, it folded into hyper space.
Ernest angry "Damn it!!!" Slam his fist on the console "Pathetic!! I was here yet I couldn't do anything!! Shit!!" in his mind "I got a really bad feeling about this."
A few hours later. At The Macross. Captain Gloval and senior officers were discussing the situation. Gloval sadly accepts that finding Hikaru, Misa, Roy, Mimmay and Kaifun was close to impossible. With their status unknown, they where list as M.I.A.'s
Ernest into deep thought is heading into the ship's cafeteria, he notices Claudia.
Ernest sounding apologetic "Claudia, I'm sorry, I couldn't do anything, if only .. .." Claudia trying her best to hold back her emotions "Ernest, please don't blame yourself, Roy and I accepted the risk when we join the military." See Ernest with a trouble look. "Ernest I know that you did everything to save Roy and the others, please don't be harsh on yourself."
Ernest "... ... .... There something that Roy said that is bothering me. He said If he was going to die, he wanted to be heroic .. ..." Mutter more courage to speak "He adds that Even if he dies, knowing that he protected his friends was enough for him ... .." Notices Claudia's mood became more sadden, he was about to leave.
Claudia holding back her tears "Roy already told me that, Ernest I'm glad that Roy has a friend like you . .."
Ernest felt guilty he knows Claudia not only might have lost an important person, the added the fact another close friend was also missing. Inside him there was deep resentment to himself. He continues to tell himself that he was a failure as pilot. In his thoughts "Now isn't the time to be like this!! I still have my duty!! The more that I need to strengthen my resolve! I will protect this ship at all cost!!"
Speaker in the cafeteria was paging Ernest to go to the briefing room. At the briefing room, Captain Gloval and Emma were discussing something important.
Ernest enters the room and saluted "Ensign, Rayer! Reporting as ordered!"
Gloval "At ease, Ensign. Emma please inform Mr. Rayer the situation that we're in."
Emma Open a large screen "As we all know that the debris in Saturn ring is interfering with our radar systems." Then shows an image of a Zentradi warship "This was an image that we earlier got form the Cat's eye. So we could presume that the enemy's .. "
Ernest "Radar system are being affected also. I see ... ... To counter this .. We need a surveillance craft to fly though the debris field."
Gloval "Giving us a preemptive first strike against the Zentradi."
Then another monitor opens showing an image of a Surveillance Type Valkyrie. Called Elint Seeker VE - 1
Emma "The plan calls for a solo surveillance craft to pass through the debris field, and locate the enemy's warship, The Macross will handle the rest."
A few moments later at ARMD 1 Ernest was about to enter the cockpit of the Elint Seeker. He notices Emma in her flight suit.
Ernest surprised "Lt. Granger? What the?? You're my co-pilot?"
Emma "Yes, I'll be the radar operator on this craft. What's the matter?"
Ernest "Nothing, I just thought I was going to fly solo."
Emma smirking "My, Ensign Rayer, don't tell me you're shy around women."
Ernest "Nope, I was thinking that I'm quite lucky to have pretty girl flying with me."
Emma was a bit taken back on what Ernest said "Huh?" Blushed a bit "Really?"
Ernest "Not!!"
The Elint Seeker sortie out of ARMD 1, and headed into Saturn's rings.
Kim "Elint Seeker, please go to the root point designated in your computer."
Ernest "Acknowledge! Going to the first root point."
Emma checks their long range radar system, and saw a small group of enemy units. She quickly alerted Ernest " I've detected 7 enemy units in the area of the first root point!"
Ernest "Lieutenant, be ready for a rough ride. Brace yourself!!"
Ernest switches the Elint Seeker into Battroid mode, engaged the enemy units. In his mind " 3 power armor, and four pod type unit." Notice the sub par performance of his unit. "Tch!! If only this was a VF-1J!!!" He successfully dodge the attack, and start to counter offensive with the Battriod's Gun pod . He see the check the number of missile on his panel "Just 24 missiles, better save it, for insurance."
Emma " Missile approaching at 12 and at 6 !!"
Ernest barely dodge the missiles and continue to attack. After destroying all enemy units.
Ernest "Lieutenant? How you are holding up?"
Emma " The Systems on the Elint Seeker are just fine. Nice flying you did back there, you're really good, Ensign."
Ernest " ... .. Emma are you hurt?" Emma surprise "Huh? I'm fine. Why ?"
Ernest " .. ... I was a bit worried .. ." Then a transmission form Kim
Kim " Elint Seeker, proceed to the second root point."
As the Elint Seeker reach the second root point.
Emma " That's odd, it( Enemy Ship) should be near this vicinity .. .. "
Vanessa radio in " Our Radar picked up, a large moving object outside of that vicinity, please check the computer for another root point."
Kim "Another object is moving into your vicinity!!"
Streak of lasers opens fire on Ernest's unit, He dodges the attack and check where the attack was coming form. He see a Zentradi recon ship, it unleash a barrage of missile and lasers.
Ernest switch into Battroid to gain much need maneuverability, he completely dodges most of attack, but receives a single hit causing minor damage.
Emma " Kya!! We've took a hit! Main systems are still ok!"
Ernest in serious tone " Emma, What ever happens, I will protect your life without fail!!"
Emma " Ernest .. .. I trust and believe in you .. .."
The fierce engagement erupted, Ernest position himself to find the engines of the recon ship, unleash all of his armaments, destroying it. Near in that sector was the enemy's warship.
Emma quickly transmit the coordinates to the Macross.
Shammy " Elint Seeker, you accomplished your mission!! Nice going you two!!"
The Macross receives the coordinates, and ready the main cannon, and fires. It destroyed the enemy's ship.
At the Hanger, Ernest docks the Elint Seeker.
Ernest climbing out of the plane " Whew !! Home at last!!"
Emma "Ernest .. ... The thing to said earlier .. ... Did you really mean it?"
Ernest turn his back avoiding Emma gaze " Well . .. It was in the heat of the moment .. .. I .. . Don't know how to put it ..."
Emma " .. ... ... I see .. .. I need to write a report on this, Ernest, what I said earlier, I mean it ." She walks away.
At another part of space in Britai's Ship, because of the Meltrandi's assault, Roy, Hikaru and Misa was able to escape. They stumble across where there Valkyries are stored. Roy quickly boarded his unit, just Hikaru and Misa was going to board their unit a couple of Zentradi soldiers came near.
Roy quickly uses him brain "Hikaru!!! Do a kiss!!"
Hikaru "Huh?? What?? That right . .." Turns and grabs Misa's hands.
Hikaru "Excuse me."
Misa surprised "What !?"
Hikaru kisses Misa, the Zentradi soldiers were stunned, and all that they can do was stare.
Hikaru finished kissing Misa, she slaps him.
Hikaru holding a hand on his cheek "Ouch!! That Hurt!"
Misa still angry and holding her hand " Just hurry!!"
Hikaru "You don't have to tell me .. ... I got to rescue Minmay!!"
Meltrandi power armors are blowing any Zentradi soldiers that they encounter, especially Miria.
Roy and Hikaru hid them selves in a corner; observe the battle between the Meltrandi and Zentrandi. As the Meltrandi power armor withdraws there forces, they blew a part of the ship's ceiling and made their escape. Roy seeing an opportunity called Hikaru to make there escape, out of nowhere a lone Zentradi power armor clubbers Roy's Battroid, flattening its head, it stumbled into a corner. The power armor was going to finish off Roy.
Hikaru in gerwalk mode closed its fist with anger "Stop it!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!" Began charging the power armor
The Hikaru's gerwalk punched the Zentradi power armor; The Zentrandi began shooting at Hikaru. Roy's Valkyrie opens fire at the power armor damaging it, a Zentradi pilot leap out of the damaged power armor and punched Roy's canopy.
Hikaru yelling "Sempi!! Roy!!!!"
Roy mortally wounded "Get back!!! Stay away!!! Get out of here!! Save Minmay!!!" See the Zentrandi rips open his Valkyrie canopy, leaving him exposed. "Hey, you!!! You Zentrandi Shit Head!!!" Roy managed to grab his gun pod and open fires.
The dead Zentrandi fall on top of Roy's Battroid, and it was overheating.
Roy "Hikaru .. ... Tell Claudia ... I" The Battroid overheats and exploded in a great ball of orange flames."
Hikaru "ROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Misa trying to hold back her tears.
At the same moment at the Bridge, Claudia fell down on her knees, shaking uncontrollably and was hugging herself.
Emma, Vanessa, Kim and Shammy come to help
Emma "Claudia!!! Somebody call the medic!!!! Hurry!!!!"
Claudia tears flowing uncontrollably "Roy .. ... He . .."
At another part of Macross, Ernest just finished meeting with Skull squad and his wing men. While walking a silhouette pass by him and it spoke with a familiar voice "Action will not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."
Ernest turns around and saw nothing "Roy .. .. Can it be .. . You .."
To be continued .........
At the pilot's briefing room, A member of the Apollo squad namely Eddy Jutilainen, is tuning on a news channel. The news anchor was commenting on the Lyn Minmay scandal. Ernest enters the room
Ernest "What are you watching about?"
Eddy "The Minmay controversy. man, that lucky Ensign Ichijo, having a "good time" with Miss Minmay!!" Held up his fist "I'll give anything to trade place with Hikaru! That lucky dog!!"
Ernest "You mean Hikaru? I don't think being trap inside a sealed bulk head is being lucky."
Eddy "I meant being trap with the idol Minmay for three days, and doing "it" with her."
Ernest let's out a sigh "I don't care what the media thinks, in my opinion nothing happen between them."
Eddy "You sure?!! No man on broad this ship will let that kind of opportunity and let it slip away form their hands."
Ernest "Maybe you, and Commander Fokker, but not me."
Then Bruce's enters well clothed, it seems that he's going out on a date. He was surprised to see Ernest and Eddy.
Eddy smirking "Hey, Bruce!! Going out on a date, I bet it your first one? Right?" He knows Bruce's weakness. The calm and serious minded Bruce is shy around females.
Bruce gave Eddy a glaring look "Squad leader, can you help me? I desperately need some advice. I never went out on a date before."
Ernest "Well I think you need to nice and polite, be a good listener and .. ... ... Well actually I never dated also . . ."
Both men was stunned, Eddy began laughing
Eddy laughing "It's like asking the blind to lead you the way!!! Hahahahaha!!!"
Then some personnel called Ernest, telling him that Lt. Commander Fokker what to see him.
At the same time at the Macross bridge. The two women namely Kim and Shammy was reading a gossip magazine. It features The Minmay scandal. Kim was reading a magazine "Wow! Has Minmay decided to out grow her "Innocent girl" image?"
Shammy "That's despicable!! Changing lover's like that, and to think she nabs another cute guy!! And to think I was planning to ask out Ensign Ichijo out for some time ... ." Put her hand in her month.
Kim smirking "Hey, Shammy I didn't knew that preferred younger guys."
Shammy irritated "I'm just 19 you know!! But look at you and Vanessa, both of you like to tease the younger pilots, and then later you two just dump them!"
Kim grinning "Well, it not our fault if we're beautiful, and those young boys are just plain idiots."
Then Vanessa enters in her casual attire, Kim and Shammy notices.
Shammy "Vanessa, what are you doing here I thought your shift was over."
Vanessa "Well, Lt. Commander Fokker asked me to call Claudia over." Notices Kim and Shammy was looking at her. "Is there something wrong?"
Kim "Vanessa are you going out on a date?"
Vanessa tries to dodge the question, but Kim wouldn't
Kim "So, I see it must be one of the guys of the Apollo squad that we discuss about. Are you going out with Eddy?"
Vanessa "Huh? Eddy the Minmay fanatic!! Yuck! Not that guy!"
Kim grinning "I'm sure it's not Ensign Rayer, Then . . . My, my dear Vanessa, planning to toy and to break a young cute guy's heart namely Bruce Rudel. You evil woman! Getting a chance to go out with a dish like him."
Vanessa felt kind of cornered " Well, it's . . nothing like that .. .. Anyway I need to tell Claudia something
Vanessa goes over to Claudia and gives the message, and she quickly exit out of the bridge, The Kim and Shammy was still gossiping then Emma sees it.
Emma "Hey! You two! What are you two doing!! You're still on duty!!"
Kim and Shammy quickly return to their consoles.
Shammy whispers " Oh no, It's the Misa Clone!" Kim whispers "Yeah, the differences with Misa is, Emma is a year older."
As Claudia was finishing her shift she invited Misa and Emma to accompany her to the officers club where Roy was waiting. As the three women were going to enter the restaurant, at the same time they surprise to see Ernest entrance of the restaurant and later was followed by Hikaru.
Roy and Claudia are sitting together, while Misa is the other side of the table. Ernest and Emma is another table near Roy's location.
Ernest and Emma see Hikaru handing the flight patrol schedule to Roy, Roy invites him to have a little drink, Hikaru sees Misa and Hesitates.
Hikaru "No. . I ...
Roy a little drunk "Come on, Hikaru! Have a seat."
Hikaru notices Misa " But ...."
Misa "I think I'd better be going now."
Roy "What?"
Misa " I don't want to be a bother to you."
Roy talks to Misa "Nonsense! The more the merrier!" Then talks to Hikaru " Come on, Hikaru, your superior is trying to make room for you."
Hikaru " Ok .. I guess ..." He sit next to Misa, both look uncomfortable.
Roy " What's the matter, Hayase? What with that sulking face? You should try to relax and act more womanly when you're away form your post."
Misa "A person's habits are not always easily changed !"
Roy laughing then calls the waiter "Hey! Waiter! Four glasses of wine on this table!"
Hikaru "Wait, Sempi , I don't drink ...." Was cut off by Roy.
Roy " Shut up!! You're a MAN , Hikaru! And a MAN should know how to drink!!"
The waiter delivers Roy's order, he grabs a glass of wine and drinks it."
Roy looks at Misa " A persons habits are not easily changed, HaHaHa, You got me there, Hayase, even though you graduated top of the class from the military academy, your also a woman, so even a certain "man" does something wrong, it's important for you to sometimes to pretend he's right." Looks at Hikaru "And you!! Hikaru!!!"
Hikaru "Ye-Yes!!"
Roy drunk and a loud tone "You're a man, aren't you ? If you want a girl, being timid and indecisive will not get you her attention even if waited for a hundred years!! If you really love her, you must have the necessary aggressiveness to make her your own!! If you need to use force so be it!!!"
Claudia "Roy! You said too much already!"
Ernest hears what Roy was gawking about "Roy! Stop making an ass out of yourself!! Pipe down!! Will you!!"
Roy drunk and annoyed " What?? You and Hikaru are just noisy immature brats !! I bet both of you KIDS can't do this! I'll show you two how a MAN and a WOMAN are supposed to act together, Open your eyes and watch closely!!"
Roy grabs Claudia and pin her down on the couch, and kisses her.
Both Misa, Hikaru and Emma was Shocked
Ernest "Tch!! Whatever."
Claudia " Roy! There's people here!"
Roy "Aww .. That all right" Kissed Claudia again
Then a waiter comes near Roy's table, Telling that there a call for Hikaru, telling him that it's one of his family members, Hikaru answer the phone, after he finished his conversation on the phone, He tells Roy that there a family emergency, and quickly leaves the area.
In Roy and Ernest minds they are the few people that knew Hikaru that doesn't have a family.
At Ernest and Emma table.
Emma " The nerve of that guy( Fokker), He has no shame! I wonder what Claudia see in him!!"
Ernest "I apologies on Roy's behalf."
Emma " Huh? Why Ernest ?"
Ernest "Well, it an forced habit of mine, whenever Roy and his buddies got out and have a "Good Time" and trashed a local restaurant. Guess who'll they always picked as a sacrificial lamb to face angry club owners. Me."
Emma " And you let them talked you in to it." Laughs softly.
Ernest scratches his head "Well, I was a naïve and inexperience pilot back then, at least what Roy did now was nothing compared to those what I'd seen back then."
Emma " You know as Roy's former subordinate, I'm surprise to see that your not heavily influence by him , just like Ensign Ichijo."
Ernest "Meaning?"
Emma " Both of you guys have trouble following orders ... .."
Ernest annoyed " I see ... ... Well I can't blame Hikaru for not following orders, I can relate to his situation. I just want to do .. .." Emma cuts in.
Emma "To do what's right? Correct? I've seen your old record , you never promoted pass Ensign even if you have an impressive battle record. The reasons written were insubordination, refusing to follow orders, assaulting a higher ranking officer. If I didn't know you better I'd say you're a lose cannon."
Ernest sarcasm in his tone "So, Why does the honorable Lt. JG Granger talks with a lose cannon like me?"
Emma a bit irritated " Well, as the few months that I've talked and seen you're personally, I'd say you're a nice fellow, a bit stiff ,backwards, a bit of a wise crack and I also asked Lt. Commander Fokker, he speaks highly of you."
Ernest a bit puzzled " From Roy?!! You sure ??"
Emma "Roy, explained what happen, you refused orders because you went back and saved a Refugee convoy, insubordination for saving the lives of your fellow downed pilots."
Ernest " ... ... ... Any way let's change the subject, is the enemy still jamming our signals preventing us to contact High Command?"
Emma "Yes, we have still no luck in breaking through the enemies jamming waves, sometimes it's frustrating .." Then notices Claudia and Misa calling her.
Emma " Well, Ernest I need to go."
Ernest "On Stand by? Right?"
Emma "Yes."
Ernest "Emma if you need to talk to someone, call me, it help to relive stress while talking to a friend."
Emma blushing a bit "Yes, Thanks, Ernest."
Three women left the officers club, Roy is still drinking. Ernest came near.
Ernest "Hey! Roy's don't you think you drunk too much already! You're on stand by duty you know!!"
Roy " Hic . I can blast those silly ... Hic ... Zentradi ... Bleh ... Even with my eyes closed."
Ernest " Didn't you heard drinking plus piloting is equal death."
Roy " Death . .. Hmmm . ... If I'm going to kick .. Hic ... The bucket . . I want to be a one heroic one . .. Hic ... Even if I die , I know I protected my friends ... Bleh ... .. Is more than enough .. ... Hic"
Ernest " .... ... .... That's not funny Roy" Sees Roy trying to stand up and helps "Geez, Roy you're really drunk!"
Roy refusing help form Ernest " I don't need help!! I'm a MAN!! Not like you and Hikaru !! A Cherry Boy!!"
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Piloting a VT-1 Ostrich (Trainer Valkyrie) Hikaru took Minmay to a joy ride in the rings of Saturn, she and Hikaru was flying among the dust, scattering the ice particle in it. He tells Minmay to see the rainbow.
As Hikaru and Minmay fly among the debris and ice, Minmay sings
Song Lyrics (The original song lyric's are in Japanese, these are the translated ones.)
You walk indifferently ahead.
I follow you with a sulking face.
The shiny white beach goes on forever.
You say I love him, But I love you more.
Always together on Sunset Beach, Ocean breeze, big wave.
He, who's starting to occupy my heart, Jumps around merrily.
Surf, sun, pendant.
An afternoon at Sunset Beach...
Then a transmission form Misa's shuttle, she tells Hikaru the mess that he created. Suddenly a group of Zentradi power armor appeared, it was trying to capture Hikaru's plane and Misa's Shuttle. Misa sent out an emergency signal relaying to Lt. Commander Fokker's Quarters.
At the Macross ARMD 1 at the hanger. Ernest was doing is rounds maintaining his VF-1J. He sees Roy. Roy in his pilot suit boarded his VF-1S with Strike Packs and hastily sortie out of ARMD 1.
Ernest out of curiosity contacted the Bridge.
Ernest talking to Emma "Isn't Commander Fokker just finished his shift?"
Emma "Yes, hmm . . Something important must have came up. Wait a moment I'll ask." She asked Kim about the situation. Her tone became serious "Ensign Ichijo and Lt. Hayase are in trouble! I don't know the details but Roy was sent to rescue them!!"
Ernest quickly hops into his Super Valkyrie and asked Emma the coordinates where Roy was headed.
A Few Moments later, Ernest checked his monitor and computers. He see Roy's Strike Valkyrie destroying the power armors, but he was alarmed to see Hikaru's Plane and Misa shuttle was in enemies hands.
Roy sees that his friends are in enemy's hand quickly pursed and went inside the Zentradi's Flagship. Ernest pushes all the thrusters of his Valkyrie to maximum. As he was nearing the ship, it folded into hyper space.
Ernest angry "Damn it!!!" Slam his fist on the console "Pathetic!! I was here yet I couldn't do anything!! Shit!!" in his mind "I got a really bad feeling about this."
A few hours later. At The Macross. Captain Gloval and senior officers were discussing the situation. Gloval sadly accepts that finding Hikaru, Misa, Roy, Mimmay and Kaifun was close to impossible. With their status unknown, they where list as M.I.A.'s
Ernest into deep thought is heading into the ship's cafeteria, he notices Claudia.
Ernest sounding apologetic "Claudia, I'm sorry, I couldn't do anything, if only .. .." Claudia trying her best to hold back her emotions "Ernest, please don't blame yourself, Roy and I accepted the risk when we join the military." See Ernest with a trouble look. "Ernest I know that you did everything to save Roy and the others, please don't be harsh on yourself."
Ernest "... ... .... There something that Roy said that is bothering me. He said If he was going to die, he wanted to be heroic .. ..." Mutter more courage to speak "He adds that Even if he dies, knowing that he protected his friends was enough for him ... .." Notices Claudia's mood became more sadden, he was about to leave.
Claudia holding back her tears "Roy already told me that, Ernest I'm glad that Roy has a friend like you . .."
Ernest felt guilty he knows Claudia not only might have lost an important person, the added the fact another close friend was also missing. Inside him there was deep resentment to himself. He continues to tell himself that he was a failure as pilot. In his thoughts "Now isn't the time to be like this!! I still have my duty!! The more that I need to strengthen my resolve! I will protect this ship at all cost!!"
Speaker in the cafeteria was paging Ernest to go to the briefing room. At the briefing room, Captain Gloval and Emma were discussing something important.
Ernest enters the room and saluted "Ensign, Rayer! Reporting as ordered!"
Gloval "At ease, Ensign. Emma please inform Mr. Rayer the situation that we're in."
Emma Open a large screen "As we all know that the debris in Saturn ring is interfering with our radar systems." Then shows an image of a Zentradi warship "This was an image that we earlier got form the Cat's eye. So we could presume that the enemy's .. "
Ernest "Radar system are being affected also. I see ... ... To counter this .. We need a surveillance craft to fly though the debris field."
Gloval "Giving us a preemptive first strike against the Zentradi."
Then another monitor opens showing an image of a Surveillance Type Valkyrie. Called Elint Seeker VE - 1
Emma "The plan calls for a solo surveillance craft to pass through the debris field, and locate the enemy's warship, The Macross will handle the rest."
A few moments later at ARMD 1 Ernest was about to enter the cockpit of the Elint Seeker. He notices Emma in her flight suit.
Ernest surprised "Lt. Granger? What the?? You're my co-pilot?"
Emma "Yes, I'll be the radar operator on this craft. What's the matter?"
Ernest "Nothing, I just thought I was going to fly solo."
Emma smirking "My, Ensign Rayer, don't tell me you're shy around women."
Ernest "Nope, I was thinking that I'm quite lucky to have pretty girl flying with me."
Emma was a bit taken back on what Ernest said "Huh?" Blushed a bit "Really?"
Ernest "Not!!"
The Elint Seeker sortie out of ARMD 1, and headed into Saturn's rings.
Kim "Elint Seeker, please go to the root point designated in your computer."
Ernest "Acknowledge! Going to the first root point."
Emma checks their long range radar system, and saw a small group of enemy units. She quickly alerted Ernest " I've detected 7 enemy units in the area of the first root point!"
Ernest "Lieutenant, be ready for a rough ride. Brace yourself!!"
Ernest switches the Elint Seeker into Battroid mode, engaged the enemy units. In his mind " 3 power armor, and four pod type unit." Notice the sub par performance of his unit. "Tch!! If only this was a VF-1J!!!" He successfully dodge the attack, and start to counter offensive with the Battriod's Gun pod . He see the check the number of missile on his panel "Just 24 missiles, better save it, for insurance."
Emma " Missile approaching at 12 and at 6 !!"
Ernest barely dodge the missiles and continue to attack. After destroying all enemy units.
Ernest "Lieutenant? How you are holding up?"
Emma " The Systems on the Elint Seeker are just fine. Nice flying you did back there, you're really good, Ensign."
Ernest " ... .. Emma are you hurt?" Emma surprise "Huh? I'm fine. Why ?"
Ernest " .. ... I was a bit worried .. ." Then a transmission form Kim
Kim " Elint Seeker, proceed to the second root point."
As the Elint Seeker reach the second root point.
Emma " That's odd, it( Enemy Ship) should be near this vicinity .. .. "
Vanessa radio in " Our Radar picked up, a large moving object outside of that vicinity, please check the computer for another root point."
Kim "Another object is moving into your vicinity!!"
Streak of lasers opens fire on Ernest's unit, He dodges the attack and check where the attack was coming form. He see a Zentradi recon ship, it unleash a barrage of missile and lasers.
Ernest switch into Battroid to gain much need maneuverability, he completely dodges most of attack, but receives a single hit causing minor damage.
Emma " Kya!! We've took a hit! Main systems are still ok!"
Ernest in serious tone " Emma, What ever happens, I will protect your life without fail!!"
Emma " Ernest .. .. I trust and believe in you .. .."
The fierce engagement erupted, Ernest position himself to find the engines of the recon ship, unleash all of his armaments, destroying it. Near in that sector was the enemy's warship.
Emma quickly transmit the coordinates to the Macross.
Shammy " Elint Seeker, you accomplished your mission!! Nice going you two!!"
The Macross receives the coordinates, and ready the main cannon, and fires. It destroyed the enemy's ship.
At the Hanger, Ernest docks the Elint Seeker.
Ernest climbing out of the plane " Whew !! Home at last!!"
Emma "Ernest .. ... The thing to said earlier .. ... Did you really mean it?"
Ernest turn his back avoiding Emma gaze " Well . .. It was in the heat of the moment .. .. I .. . Don't know how to put it ..."
Emma " .. ... ... I see .. .. I need to write a report on this, Ernest, what I said earlier, I mean it ." She walks away.
At another part of space in Britai's Ship, because of the Meltrandi's assault, Roy, Hikaru and Misa was able to escape. They stumble across where there Valkyries are stored. Roy quickly boarded his unit, just Hikaru and Misa was going to board their unit a couple of Zentradi soldiers came near.
Roy quickly uses him brain "Hikaru!!! Do a kiss!!"
Hikaru "Huh?? What?? That right . .." Turns and grabs Misa's hands.
Hikaru "Excuse me."
Misa surprised "What !?"
Hikaru kisses Misa, the Zentradi soldiers were stunned, and all that they can do was stare.
Hikaru finished kissing Misa, she slaps him.
Hikaru holding a hand on his cheek "Ouch!! That Hurt!"
Misa still angry and holding her hand " Just hurry!!"
Hikaru "You don't have to tell me .. ... I got to rescue Minmay!!"
Meltrandi power armors are blowing any Zentradi soldiers that they encounter, especially Miria.
Roy and Hikaru hid them selves in a corner; observe the battle between the Meltrandi and Zentrandi. As the Meltrandi power armor withdraws there forces, they blew a part of the ship's ceiling and made their escape. Roy seeing an opportunity called Hikaru to make there escape, out of nowhere a lone Zentradi power armor clubbers Roy's Battroid, flattening its head, it stumbled into a corner. The power armor was going to finish off Roy.
Hikaru in gerwalk mode closed its fist with anger "Stop it!!!! Aaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!!" Began charging the power armor
The Hikaru's gerwalk punched the Zentradi power armor; The Zentrandi began shooting at Hikaru. Roy's Valkyrie opens fire at the power armor damaging it, a Zentradi pilot leap out of the damaged power armor and punched Roy's canopy.
Hikaru yelling "Sempi!! Roy!!!!"
Roy mortally wounded "Get back!!! Stay away!!! Get out of here!! Save Minmay!!!" See the Zentrandi rips open his Valkyrie canopy, leaving him exposed. "Hey, you!!! You Zentrandi Shit Head!!!" Roy managed to grab his gun pod and open fires.
The dead Zentrandi fall on top of Roy's Battroid, and it was overheating.
Roy "Hikaru .. ... Tell Claudia ... I" The Battroid overheats and exploded in a great ball of orange flames."
Hikaru "ROY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Misa trying to hold back her tears.
At the same moment at the Bridge, Claudia fell down on her knees, shaking uncontrollably and was hugging herself.
Emma, Vanessa, Kim and Shammy come to help
Emma "Claudia!!! Somebody call the medic!!!! Hurry!!!!"
Claudia tears flowing uncontrollably "Roy .. ... He . .."
At another part of Macross, Ernest just finished meeting with Skull squad and his wing men. While walking a silhouette pass by him and it spoke with a familiar voice "Action will not always bring happiness; but there is no happiness without action."
Ernest turns around and saw nothing "Roy .. .. Can it be .. . You .."
To be continued .........