Disclaimer: I do not now or have I ever owned the characters of Sailor Moon, Robotech. People I want to say something about Miss Lynn Minmei. I don't like her. I like the Rick/Lisa romance and Minmei just gets in the way. So if you like her don't read this, however, if you want to see a new bitchy side to Minmei please enjoy! At first she'll be nice until the Miss Macross pageant then watch out people Rick will leave her in the dust for Lisa don't worry I slowly bring Rick and Lisa together. Again I want to thank Chibi Halo who wrote 'Sailor Moon Macross' without this story wouldn't have existed. As always please R&R this so I know how it is coming across to people! Chibi Halo I would like to know what you think as well! Chibi Halo there might be a few scenes in my story but I pray you won't mind. One more thing for the beginning of the first few chapters I will use your chapter names, I will come up with my own after the last chapter you named. People who haven't read her story yet please do it is a great read! Please enjoy and now on with the story! This is the only Disclaimer I will write! I just wanted to thank Chibi Halo for being my beta reader!

Authors note: When ever I am talking about Kevin, Nathan, Justin and Zack as a group I will refer to them as the four earth generals as that is what they were suppose to be in the manga before Beryl brainwashed them!

Here comes Trista ready or not! Oh and Minmei lovers this is the beginning of the end of her old goody two-shoe days! But if you like Rick/Lisa relationships stick with it we're going to be headed there!

Robotech Warriors Book 1 By thunderbird with Sections From Chibi Halo

Max wondered how long he was hiding in the oversized Zentreadi bathroom. I must have set a new record for being in the bathroom, he thought. Since the ambush outside the Zentreadi warship Max had yet to see Rick, Lisa, Serena, Darien, or Ben. He hoped his friends and colleagues were alright and nothing had happened to them. Max knew he would never forgive himself if anyone of them were hurt.

Rick, Lisa, Serena, Darien, and Ben were back in the holding cell. There was no way the Zentreadi were going to let them live if they had such a powerful weapon such as kissing. To the Zentreadi everything was seen as a weapon of destruction. And to them the kiss was the most powerful weapon they had ever seen.

Rico, Bron, and Konda were confused by what they had seen and heard. Not every Zentreadi knew exactly what protoculture was. They just knew that protoculture was important to the Zentreadi society. The questions Lord Dolza had asked the Micronians raised even more questions in the minds of the battle suit pilots. Curiosity was dictating they learn what protoculture really was.

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Part Ten: Rescue

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With the Micronians back in the holding cell away from the Zentreadi Dolza could concentrate on what to do next. He needed to know as much as he could about the Micronians and their strange ways of life. He also needed to know if they had any more powerful weapons like the kiss that he had just witnessed. As Dolza contemplated the next logical step to take Rico, Bron, and Konda, began voicing the questions they had on their minds.

"Sir, if you don't mind me asking you just what exactly is protoculture?" Rico asked.

"Yeah and why is it so important to the Zentreadi?" Bron wondered.

"And what do the Micronians have to do with all this?" Konda inquired.

Dolza knew these questions would come eventually. Very few Zentreadi knew exactly what protoculture was and why it existed. Dolza happened to be one of the few who knew what protoculture was. Taking a deep breath Dolza began to explain protoculture to everyone in the room.

"In the beginning we Zentreadi weren't very different from the Micronians. Males and females lived together, worked together, and fought together. But as time went on great inefficiencies began to arise among our people. To end those inefficiencies males and females were ordered to live and work separately from each other. Over time we began to fade in numbers. It wasn't until our scientists discovered protoculture that our society began to return to glory. With protoculture a new generation of Zentreadi could be created. Over time we Zentreadi became the society we are today." Dolza said.

"But why do we need to capture the Micronian ship Lord Dolza?" Konda asked.

"Because our numbers are beginning to fall once more. We need the protoculture the Micronians have to rebuild our numbers." Dolza explained, "But before we can capture the Micronian ship we must first learn about the weapons the Micronians possess."

"How are we going to do that?" Rico wondered.

"By sending down three spies." Dolza said looking at the three battle suit pilots.

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While the explanation of protoculture was taking place on Breetai's warship a different scene was taking place on anther warship. Azonia the commander of the female half of the Zentreadi military and Breetai's equal in rank was quite angry. She couldn't understand how Dolza could send Khyron to assist Breetai in his mission to capture the wayward alien ship. Azonia thought she should be the one to lead the attacks on the battlecruiser.

"How could he do this to me?" the short blue haired woman yelled out.

"Lord Dolza must have had his reasons." One of her squad leaders replied.

"Yes he must have Miriya." Azonia said.

The tall Zentreadi woman standing before Azonia had long green hair and dark blue eyes. She was considered to be one of the best female battle suit pilots in all of the Zentreadi military. As a member of the elite squad the Quadronos she was respected by both males and females alike. Miriya was Azonia's best pilot.

"I should have been the one to lead the attacks on the Micronian ship not that dolt Khyron." Azonia complained.

"I'm sure you'll get your chance. For now we have to wait and see what Lord Dolza's interrogation reveals." Miriya reassured her.

"Yes and when I do I'll show them just how good we really are." Azonia said with a slight grin.

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Khyron was in charge of the fleet and loving every minute of it. It didn't matter to him that Breetai had demanded that three of his men return to the main fleet with him. And it didn't matter that Breetai was receiving all the attention after capturing five Micronians. The only thing that mattered to Khyron was the fact that he was in charge now.

Khyron thrived on being able to give orders. He hated being the one having to take orders from someone like Breetai. And now that Breetai had left to join Dolza and the main fleet Khyron was on cloud nine. Khyron was the one giving the orders now.

"Now that Breetai is out of the way we can get down to business." Khyron told his men.

"Are we going to attack the Micronians?" one of his men asked.

"Yes and this time we're going to do things my way." Khyron said.

******

Max was getting tired of hiding in the toilet stall. As his Veritech sat on the toilet Max saw the handle to the door of the stall move. Someone was opening the door to the toilet. Max froze as sheer terror ran down his spine. He didn't know who or what was on the other side of the door and what they would do to him. Taking a deep breath Max prepared for what would happen next.

The stall door opened and revealed a rather large Zentreadi soldier. Max took one look at the soldier and panicked. Fear overtook Max's mind and the plucky young Veritech pilot cold cocked the Zentreadi soldier right between the eyes knocking him out cold.

Seizing the opportunity Max took the uniform off of the Zentreadi soldier and dressed his Veritech in the guise. The coat and pants were a bit big on the Veritech but hid the battleoid quite well. With the hat on the head of the Veritech Max was certain no one would be able to recognize his fighter. He then threw the unconscious Zentreadi into the stall. All he needed to do now was find the others.

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"Did you see the looks on their faces when you two kissed?" Ben asked Rick and Lisa.

"Did you see the looks on your own faces when you two stopped kissing?" Serena asked them.

Rick and Lisa hadn't said a word to each other since they kissed. The two officers were trying to figure out why they had held the kiss for as long as they did. And from what Ben was saying the kiss obviously had some sort of major impact on the Zentreadi or else they wouldn't have had them put back into the hold. While Rick was sorting out his feelings Lisa was formulating a plan of escape. Looking around the room Lisa saw one sleeping guard.

"I take it the Zentreadi were actually afraid of our kiss?" Lisa asked.

"Afraid? It turned them into frightened babies." Serena said.

"Interesting. We just might be able to use that to our advantage. When sleeping beauty over there wakes up we're going to scare the pants off of him." Lisa told her.

"How?" Serena wanted to know.

"We'll kiss. If the sight of one couple kissing does what you said it did then two couples kissing should have him screaming for mommy." Lisa explained.

Serena let out a giggle at the thought of a Zentreadi soldier screaming and running like a two-year-old. She then quickly stopped laughing when she hear footsteps heading their way. Looking in the direction of the footsteps Serena saw what she thought was another Zentreadi soldier.

"Pucker up commander we've got company coming." Serena said.

Lisa walked over to Rick while Serena went to talk to Darien. Serena had no trouble getting Darien to go along with the plan. Lisa however, was not having much luck with Rick.

"Kiss me." Lisa said.

"Listen commander once was enough for me." Rick replied.

"Look if you want to get out of here then you'll kiss me." Lisa ordered.

"Okay if that's what you want." Rick said giving in.

Lisa and Rick soon joined Serena and Darien in the kissing contest. The soldier, whom they thought was a Zentreadi, just stood there and wondered what was going on.

******

Max was overjoyed when he found the holds. He knew it would be just a matter of time before he found the others. The lone sleeping guard posed no problem for Max who put a killing blow on his nose. As Max was about to turn and free the others he saw a sight that had him puzzled. Rick, Lisa, Serena, and Darien were kissing. Max could understand Serena and Darien but the sight of Rick and Lisa kissing had him puzzled. As far as he knew the two disliked each other with a passion.

Unlocking the door to the cell Max decided he was going to milk this situation for all it was worth.

"Gee Lt. Hunter I didn't know you were such a ladies man. Minmei isn't going to like this when she finds out." Max joked.

"Max! Boy are we glad to see you." Ben called out.

The two kissing couples stopped their kissing the moment they found out who the soldier was. Serena and Darien hugged each other and smiled at Max. Rick and Lisa on the other hand pulled away from each other and began turning beet red.

"Don't worry I won't tell a soul about you two." Max said, "Now let's get out of here."

Max picked up the five captives and put them into the pockets of the uniform. Rick and Lisa were given their own private pocket while Serena, Darien, and Ben were put in the other pocket. Max decided the two new lovebirds needed some time alone.

******

Breetai was in a lot of trouble with Dolza. For one thing the Zentreadi commander hadn't been able to capture the SDF1. And the men under his command failed each time they went into battle. If the Zentreadi were going to succeed in their mission to retrieve the SDF1 a new commander was going to be needed to take over for Breetai. And Dolza had just the individual for the job Azonia.

As Breetai waited for Dolza to return to the conference room he contemplated his future in the Zentreadi army. He knew Dolza would not be so lenient with him as he had been on the past. And Breetai knew the time had come for a change. That change would more than likely involve him.

Dolza walked into the room with an emotionless look on his face. The Zentreadi high commander, like all Zentreadi, was incapable of showing his true feelings. It was the way he looked at Breetai that told the Zentreadi commander he was in trouble.

"Breetai I'm pulling you off this mission. Azonia will now be the commander of this mission." Dolza informed him.

"I understand Lord Dolza." Breetai replied.

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The bridge crew of the SDF1 was deadly silent as they went about their duties for the day. The loss of an entire squad plus the first officer and two pilots was hard on everyone. With Serena and Darien gone Rei knew the future was in trouble. If they weren't around Crystal Tokyo might never come into existence. And since their disappearance Rei didn't have a single vision.

Mina was given the task of filing the commander's position until a replacement could be found. The control panel at the commander's station was different from the one she used. The placement of the buttons and dials had Mina going in circles and she couldn't begin to figure out the shield controls. If the Zentreadi were to attack Mina would be up the creek without a paddle.

"Captain we've got a problem here." Rei said when she noticed a large number of pods headed towards the SDF1.

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Khyron could care less what Breetai would say if he found out about the attack. The squad commander was through taking orders from the bald headed Zentreadi. Now the only thing on his mind was attacking the SDF1 and bringing glory to the Zentreadi name. If Khyron had his way he would never have to take orders ever again.

As the pods made their way towards the SDF1 Khyron gave his squad their orders.

"I don't care what's been said in the past I want that ship shot down!" he yelled, "There is no way they are going to humiliate me this time."

******

Mina tried her hardest to work the controls as the attack began. Every maneuver she made was seconds off resulting in minor damage to the SDF1. And after every hit to the SDF1 Mina would apologize to the rest of the crew. Mina spent more time apologizing than she did trying to control the shields.

"Sorry about that." Mina said as the SDF1 took another hit.

"Mina quit apologizing and start paying attention." Rei snapped.

"I'm doing the best I can under the circumstances Rei." Mina shot back.

"Ladies please we have a situation on our hands that needs our full attention." The captain said.

"I wish the commander was here." Mina moaned.

"We all wish they were all here Mina but we can't dwell on that right now." Claudia reminded her.

"Please come back to us Serena the future needs you." Rei said to no one in particular.

******

Serena was enjoying the ride in the large pocket of the Zentreadi uniform. Sticking her head out Serena could feel the air rush by her as Max's Veritech made it's way down the corridor. Giggling and laughing like a schoolgirl Serena was having the time of her life. That was until a large finger pushed her back inside the pocket.

"Hey! What was that for?" Serena yelled.

"Sorry lieutenant but I can't have you sticking your head out of the pocket. Do you want the Zentreadi to spot you?" Max explained.

"Um no. I guess I wasn't thinking Max." Serena replied.

The Veritech continued down the corridor in silence as Max searched for a way out of the ship. Turning the corner Max was spotted by a Zentreadi soldier who wasn't easily fooled by the disguise. The Zentreadi began opening fire on the Veritech forcing everyone to bail out of the uniform. Hitting the ground the five individuals ran in three different directions to avoid being shot at.

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Azonia was still fuming over the fact that Khyron was sent to assist Breetai and not her. If anything she was ten times better than Khyron was. And she would have captured the Micronian ship by now. Azonia just couldn't see what was so special about the arrogant squad commander. All she saw was a vain self-centered male who could care less about anyone else.

"Azonia I have an incoming message from Lord Dolza." One of her crewmembers said.

"Put it through." Azonia replied.

On the screen was none other than Lord Dolza himself. Azonia knew this had to be good if he was calling her personally.

"Yes Lord Dolza." Azonia said.

"Azonia I am sending you to take over the mission to capture the Micronian ship. Breetai has failed me miserably and right now I need his efforts directed elsewhere for the time being. I'll need you to dock your ship with his to receive supplies and personnel." Dolza told her.

"Personnel Lord Dolza?" Azonia asked him.

"Yes you are going to be taking with you three micronized spies. You are to have one of your pilots place them on the Micronian ship. It will be their job to gather information on the Micronians."

"Yes Lord Dolza."

Azonia knew Dolza was asking a lot of her. Very few Zentreadi were ever micronized. The technology for the micronization was available and it had been used in the past. In fact every ship in the fleet had a micronization chamber. But only a select few were ever chosen for the process. If Dolza was having three of them undergo the process he must have had very good reasons.

******

The large ship felt like an endless maze. The moment they hit the ground Serena and Darien ran as fast as they could. They didn't notice which way the others had gone. The Zentreadi soldier continued to open fire on the area. The only thing they knew was Max was covering everyone allowing them to run.

"I hope they made it out alright." Serena said between breaths.

"I'm sure they did." Darien reassured her.

As the couple ran down the long hallway they came to what appeared to be a large supply room. Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around Serena and Darien decided to hide in the room.

"This looks like a good place to resituate ourselves." Darien said.

"Great I could use a break." Serena replied catching her breath.

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Rick and Lisa had also ran the moment they hit the ground. And like Serena and Darien they didn't notice where the others had gone. The only thing on their minds was getting away from the Zentreadi soldier. As they ran down one of the long corridors the pair noticed they were being followed. Another one of the Zentreadi soldiers had spotted the pair of Micronians running down the hall.

"This is just great." Lisa said.

"Tell me about it." Rick added.

As Rick and Lisa rounded the corner they noticed a large room. On the floor of the room Lisa spotted what looked like an electrical cord near the doorway. Grabbing the cord and pulling it taut Lisa waited for the Zentreadi soldier to enter the room.

The moment the Zentreadi entered the room he tripped over the cord and fell. Upon hitting the ground the gun he was carrying was knocked out of his hand. Seizing the opportunity Rick grabbed the large gun, aimed it upward, and cocked the hammer back waiting for the Zentreadi to make a move. When the oversized soldier got up Rick pulled the trigger causing a laser blast to hit the Zentreadi in the lower abdomen. As the laser left the gun the kickback on the large firearm knocked Rick to the ground.

Lisa saw Rick and the Zentreadi fall to the ground. The gun Rick had used lay on top pinning him to the ground. Lisa ran over and pushed the firearm off of Rick allowing him to be able to move.

"Lieutenant are you alright?" Lisa asked him.

"I think so. Just a few bruises and some sore muscles." Rick replied.

With the Zentreadi threat temporarily over Rick and Lisa were able to get a good look at their surroundings. The large room contained three large tubes that were marked protoculture chambers. Looking at the chambers Lisa began speculating what they were used for.

"What do you think those are for commander?" Rick asked her.

"I have a feeling that's how the Zentreadi were able to get to be so large. And I have a feeling that's how they came to be. They did say males and females are separate. At one point they had to be the same size as us." Lisa surmised.

"Why would they want to shrink themselves?" Rick wondered.

"I have no idea." Lisa replied.

Lisa pulled out her digital recorder and began filming the room. She knew the captain and the rest of the top brass on the SDF1 and at RDF command would need visual evidence if they were to believe her. But there was only one person Lisa really needed to convince her father.

"This is incredible." Lisa commented.

"So commander who are the films for?" Rick asked her.

"The idea to take the camera along was the captain's. He wanted to have visual evidence to send to the brass at the RDF command. He figured it would be the only way to convince them the Zentreadi threat is real. But I also want to use this to prove to my father that my decision to go into the military was right." Lisa explained to Rick.

"Your father didn't like the military?"

"No my father was and still is the military. My father is Admiral Hayes one of the heads of the RDF. Growing up we moved around a lot each time my father was promoted. It was hard being the admiral's daughter. He treated me like I was another soldier. Everything had to be completely spotless in my room. I was even subjected to the white glove test once a week. But he still loved me and that was his way of raising me. It was only until a friend of the family went into the junior academy that things began to change. He treated him like the son he never had. He even gave him the recommendation he needed to get into the Air Force Academy. I kept telling him I wanted to go into the academy myself and he kept telling me he didn't want his daughter to be a part of the military. I still went into the academy and I graduated with honors. My father wasn't thrilled about me going into the academy and we've barely spoken since then." Lisa explained to Rick.

"Wow I never knew you had things so strict growing up." Rick commented.

"Ever since I came into the RDF from the academy I've dedicated myself to becoming the model soldier so my father would be proud of me. I just hope with this video he'll speak to me more."

******

Ben had stayed near the scuffle between Max and the first Zentreadi soldier. When Max's ship suffered damage that caused it to blow up forcing Max to bail out Ben helped him get to safety. Now the two friends were trying to find a way to get off the Zentreadi warship. The long corridor they had chosen seemed to go on forever. And the nearest room was nowhere in sight. If another Zentreadi soldier came into view they would be dead meat.

"Where were you all that time Max?" Ben wanted to know.

"I hid in a toilet stall." Max replied.

"Doesn't this hall ever come to an end?" Ben complained.

"You know you don't have to help me anymore." Max said.

"Do you think the others made to safety?" Ben asked Max as he let go of his friend.

"I'm sure they did buddy." Max replied with a smile.

"I hope so."

"Well weather they did or not we have to get you back to the SDF1."

"Why is that?"

"You know a bit more about the Zentreadi then I do and the captain and the other big shots back on the SDF1 will want to know what you've learned."

"Yeah but I'm not good at that kind of stuff."

"I'll be there to help you out buddy. Now let's find a way out of here."

******

Azonia had been given her orders. Breetai had messed up badly and it was now up to her to set things straight. And the first order of business would be to get Khyron back in line. His performance as of late according to Breetai was not good. Khyron was constantly disobeying orders. This was one part of the mission Azonia was looking forward to. But that would have to wait until after Dolza's three spies were deposited on the Micronian ship. And Azonia knew the perfect individual for the job her best pilot Miriya.

Azonia knew Miriya would be able to get the three spies on board the Micronian ship undetected. The young female was the best of the best. And as a highly decorated member of the Quadronos Miriya had more experience than any other pilot under Azonia's command.

"Miriya I have a little job for you." Azonia said to the young pilot.

"Yes Azonia." Miriya replied.

"Lord Dolza wants you to oversee the micronization and placement of three spies."

"Where are they going?"

"The Micronian ship. It seems Breetai hasn't been living up to Dolza's expectations."

"They finally put you in command of the mission?"

"Yes and it's about time too."

******

As Serena and Darien waited for things to die down they began to once again contemplate their future. Serena began wondering if they would ever see the Earth and their family and friends ever again. And it looked to her the Earth would be doomed if she and Darien didn't get back there to take their place as world leaders. This had Serena scared.

"Darien I'm scared." Serena said.

"I know this seems a bit frightening but it'll get better." Darien reassured her.

"Not about this about the future."

"Oh that again. We'll make it back."

"Do you think we will?"

"I'm positive we'll make it back to Earth."

"How can you be so sure?"

"Well Trista hasn't said nothing or come for us yet so everything must end up the way it should. Besides somebody has to make it back and tell them what we've seen and heard."

As Serena considered what Darien had told her the door to the supply room opened. Two Zentreadi soldiers walked into the room and began gathering boxes. Darien could see they were placing the boxes on what appeared to be a large cart for moving boxes. Darien wasn't certain where they were taking the supplies but the conversation they were having just might offer some clues.

"Lord Dolza has ordered we give half of Breetai's supplies to Azonia's ship." The first one said.

"Why Azonia?" the second one asked.

"She's taking over Breetai's mission to capture the Micronian ship." The first one explained.

Upon hearing where the two soldiers were going Darien formulated a plan of escape.

"I think we just found our ticket home Serena." Darien said.

"Those two?" Serena asked him.

"The supplies they're getting are going to a ship that will be returning to our solar system."

"So you're saying we should hitch a ride on their cart and then jump onto a totally new Zentreadi ship in order to return home? Have you gone crazy again Darien?"

"You don't see any guys in white turbans running around do you?"

"I guess that answers my question. Okay let's do it."

Serena and Darien made a mad dash for the cart stopping to duck behind a few boxes every few feet so they wouldn't be detected. The two soldiers were so occupied in their job that they didn't even notice the couple making the mad dash for the pushcart. Once Serena and Darien made it to the cart they slipped in between a couple of boxes and waited.

******

Lisa finished filming the strange lab and was ready to find their way out of the ship. Rick was also getting a bit antsy and wanted to high tail it off the Zentreadi warship.

"Alright lieutenant now that I'm finished filming this room I think we'd better find a way off this ship. We have to get this information back to the captain."

Rick was not about to argue with the commander on this one. He wanted to get off the Zentreadi ship just as much as she did. Looking around the room they saw a back way out. The large door led to another corridor. The short hall opened into what appeared to be a large cargo bay.

All around the large room Rick and Lisa could see numerous boxes and barrels stacked almost to the ceiling. Workers were loading the boxes and barrels onto a conveyer belt that led to another Zentreadi ship. The pair knew their only chance of escape would be to get on the conveyer belt and hitch a ride on the waiting Zentreadi warship.

******

Max and Ben finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel. After running down the enormously large corridor for what felt like thirty minutes the two pilots finally saw another room.

"Finally we can get out of this tunnel." Ben commented.

At the end of the hall was a large room filled with boxes and barrels and workers. But two things in the room caught their eyes the large conveyer belt leading to another Zentreadi ship and Commander Hayes and Lt. Hunter. The two pilots looked at each other with huge gins on their faces. The conveyer belt was going to be their ticket off of Breetai's warship.

******

Rick and Lisa continued to watch the movement in the cargo bay. They needed to time their escape just right. If any one of the Zentreadi soldiers saw them then they would be put back in the hold or even worse killed. And with the information Lisa had on her digital recorder it was vital they get back to the SDF1 and fast.

Rick was so busy watching the Zentreadi workers he didn't notice a hand being placed on his shoulder. Turning around with a jump Rick was overjoyed to see the smiling faces of Max and Ben behind them. Rick figured the two pilots had the same idea.

"Boy am I glad to see you two." Rick said

"Any idea where that other ship is going sir?" Ben asked.

"We have no idea." Rick told them.

"Let's hope it's going our way." Max commented.

"Well wherever it's going they certainly need a lot of supplies." Lisa surmised.

At that moment two large Zentreadi soldiers wheeled in a huge pushcart full of boxes. As the soldiers stopped to check in with their commanding officer two heads popped out from between the bottom boxes. There was no mistaking the modified double bun hairstyle of one Lt. Serena Tuskino. Lisa popped her head out from behind the crate they were hiding behind and tried to catch Serena and Darien's attention. The young lieutenant caught site of the commander and pointed Darien's head in her direction.

"Commander what are you doing?" Rick asked her.

"See that oversized pushcart." Lisa said pointing to the cart Serena and Darien were on.

"Yeah what about it?" Rick wanted to know.

"Tuskino and Shields are on that thing." She told him.

"Now that was a pretty gutsy move the lieutenant made there" Max commented.

On the cart Serena and Darien were having a conversation of their own.

"Do you think it's safe to go over there?" Serena wondered.

"As long as those two don't return anytime soon we should be fine." Darien said.

"Okay then that settles it. We're going for it."

Serena and Darien made a mad dash from the cart to crates. Running at speeds that they hadn't used in years the couple made it safely without a single Zentreadi noticing them.

"Yes! I still go it." Serena said triumphantly.

"I haven't ran like that since the incident on your fifteenth birthday." Darien added.

"Okay now that we're all here it's time we got off this ship. That conveyer belt over there leads to another ship. Now I'm not certain where it's going but we can't stay here much longer." Lisa told them.

Serena got a big grin on her face like she and Darien knew something the other four didn't. Unable to contain herself any longer Serena began giggling.

"Get ready to scream because we're going home." Serena announced.

"And just how would you know that?" Rick asked her.

"Two oversized birdies told us." Serena replied.

"Come again?" Ben asked a bit confused.

"We overheard a couple of Zentreadi talking while we were hiding out in a supply room. Those crates and barrels are going onto a ship headed for our solar system." Darien explained.

"Oh." The rest of them said in unison.

There was no doubt about hopping onto the conveyer belt once they heard where the ship at the other end was headed. The six former captives made one last dash for the conveyer belt and climbed on. But as they were making their way up Lisa lost her grip on her digital recorder sending it tumbling to the hard floor below where it smashed into what seemed like a million pieces.

"Oh no all my evidence." Lisa almost yelled.

Once on the conveyer belt the five subordinates pulled the stunned Lisa Hayes between a pair of crates and headed for the ship that would take them to freedom.

******

Azonia couldn't wait any longer. The moment the last of the supplies and the three spies were on board her ship the female commander ordered her crew to head to Breetai's last position before rejoining the main fleet. Azonia wanted to take over the mission as soon as possible.

Miriya and the three Zentreadi spies Rico, Bron, and Konda, were waiting for Azonia in the micronization lab. The spies had heard about micronization and they knew that every ship in the Zentreadi fleet possessed protoculture chambers for micronization. And with protoculture supplies at an all time low micronization was becoming a rare occurrence.

Azonia entered the lab a few moments later and addressed those assembled.

"Miriya please explain to our guests what they are about to undergo." Azonia said.

"You three will be put in those chambers and shrunk down to the size of a Micronian. I will then place you into a pod and take you to the Micronian ship where you will land. You are to blend in with the Micronians and learn their secrets. You will find out how they train and live and where they hide their protoculture. The glory of the Zentreadi race rests in your hands." Miriya explained.

The three male Zentreadi swallowed the knots out of their throats and stepped into the chambers. Miriya punched in the micronization sequence on the control panel and waited. As the sequence began the lights on the chambers began to flash and smoke filled the room. A strange liquid substance surged through the tubes that led into the tops and sides of the chambers. When the lights died down and the smoke cleared the room the doors to the chambers opened and three smaller versions of Rico, Bron, and Konda stood before Azonia and Miriya.

"Miriya please prepare for your mission." Azonia told her.

"Yes Azonia." Miriya said as she picked up the tiny spies.

******

The six escapees found themselves in the perfect place aboard Azonia's ship. The conveyer belt took them into a hanger were there were many battle suits and escape pods just waiting to be used. Climbing into one of the escape pods the five pilots waited for Lisa to give her orders.

"Corporal Dixon, Corporal Sterling you two work the foot controls down there. Lt. Hunter you and Corporal Shields will work the main flight controls. Lt. Tuskino you navigate and I'll work the radio."

"Man these controls are huge!" Ben commented.

"I wouldn't want to meet up with the pilot of this thing." Max added.

"This mission was a total failure." Lisa said grimly.

"Why do you say that commander?" Serena wondered.

"I lost all our visual evidence." Lisa replied.

"Well if you can remember everything that you saw and heard you should have no problem convincing the captain and the others the Zentreadi pose a real threat." Serena reassured her.

"Thanks for the vote of confidence lieutenant." Lisa said with a smile.

Lisa watched the doors to the hanger waiting for them to open. The doors began to open and Lisa could see the SDF1 in the distance. The time had come to put the final phase of their escape into motion.

"Okay guys here's our one and only chance to get out of here." Lisa said.

Rick activated the escape pod and signaled for Darien to pull back on the throttle. In a matter of moments the escape pod left the Zentreadi warship and headed for the SDF1. Everyone couldn't wait to return home. A few minutes later unknown to the escaping humans Miriya Pariniya ace Zentreadi pilot left to wait for the perfect moment to deposit three spies on the SDF1.

TBC

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