Gundam Wing: Dancing the WALTZ
Transmission Eight: Passing Lies
Storming around his office, Marquise Mardox was growling, muttering and cursing, nothing seemed to be going to plan. The only thing that seemed to be unaffected by the delays was the construction of the Earth Colony. He looked once again at the computer that signaled the progress of the giant, it still read '95% COMPLETE.' The other 5% was the actual moving the mass to on to the Earth Colony. He was ready to give the order, but Trinity and Kirstain were being insistent upon the checking and rechecking of all the systems. They wanted to be 100% sure there would be no technical problems that could cause the inhalation of the human race. Another thing that was seriously pissing him off was that his tracking devices didn't seem to be working. He'd implemented those things so that he could plan an ambush and destroy the Gundam pilots once and for all. With another heavily heaved sigh, Marquise sat into his seat
Kirstain knocked and then entered into her commanding officer's office. She licked her dry lips, ever since he'd allowed those two pilots out of his custody he's been real moody. To say the least she and Trinity were really cautious around him. Clearing her throat she began to speak, "My Liege, me and Trinity are satisfied with the Earth Colony's systems inspection."
"Good!" he snapped, his swivel chair spinning around to face her, "I want to start the phase four. Start with the nearest Colonies and North America. Tell them they have two choices, come with you and live in peace or to stay were they are and die. Is that understood? I don't want any more failures!"
"Sir! Yes sir! We won't let you down!" She nodded.
"Any further mishaps will result in punishment!"
"I'll replay the message to Trinity," she nodded curtly. She really didn't like him when he was angry.
"Good, now that we understand each other," Marquise's chair turned around to face the window again, "You are dismissed."
Kirstain bowed and walked out of the office, she let out a low growl and thought to her self, 'Only a few more days and then I can complete my goal...'
##
Quatre was busy tending to the wounded; his Gundam didn't need much of anything done to it. Anyway the mechanics didn't seem to need him. He was walking around monitoring breathing and keeping them cool. The doctors were afraid to administer morphine, the medical records of the five injured weren't very recent and the doctors didn't feel like risking any of them having a reaction to the pain. As Quatre watched the sleeping Dhirdre he realized that even in a painful slumber some people looked like angels. And in that instant she stirred, waking from her slumber to look upon the staring Arabian. Quatre smiled down at her and she returned the smile.
"Hello," she said as she moved to sit up.
Quatre pushed her gently back down, "No, no, you're not strong enough. You lie still and get some strength back."
"I don't remember much, just a big explosion," she said rubbing her head, "And my head hurts..."
He smiled understandingly, "Sorry about the pain, if you want I can see if the doctors will give you a shot of morphine."
She shook her head; "Allergic to the stuff, Tylenol should be just fine."
He nodded and patted her shoulder gently, "You just rest, I'll go get the doctors."
"Thanks Quatre."
"No problem Dhirdre, now, rest."
"Yes nurse."
He chuckled and walked away, leaving the blonde to her thoughts. Her eyes wondered around the room to the other four. Wufei, Ling, Trowa and Duo, were also laying in a slumber much like the one she'd just been in, somewhat painful and very foggy. She didn't envy them; she much preferred the real world to the uncertain blackness that went with that type of sleep. From the looks they were suffering from light burns and many lacerations. Ling's arm was in a cast; it could have been a broken arm or just a pulled muscle, Dhirdre really didn't know. Over Trowa's right eye was a bandage, and his chest was also bandaged. Duo and Wufei didn't seem too banged up but they had many cuts and bruises. She had to keep from giggling as Duo let out a moan. She recalled something Jo had said, 'Last time I checked, Duo had a low tolerance for pain...' That was so true. He sounded like he was dying!
##
By the time the five injured pilots had recovered and were well enough to be up and about, there was rumor going around that the L-5 and L-9 colonies were being evacuated of all inhabitants. The other part of that rumor was that they were scheduled to be destroyed once the evacuation was complete. The pilots knew there was some truth to that rumor, but which part? Jo was insisting that the bulk of it was true.
There was also another rumor going around, for some reason WALTZ had reason to believe there was a traitor in its mitts. Heero believed it, for some reason, but Wufei and Duo, they would laugh at the idea if they thought it funny.
"I have great news!" Mau said excitedly as she burst on to Peacecraft's bridge with a big smile.
"What's that?" Duo asked as he turned from his computer at Mau's left.
"The Gundams have under gone all transformations! The systems are as good as new and all repairs have been completed!" she grinned.
"So basically you're saying they've completed all the upgrades?" Wufei asked still looking at his work.
"Yup, that's the gist of it!" Mau answered.
"That is good news," Jo remarked as the boyish-blonde jumped a computer console to get to another one across the room.
"As always, so full of enthusiasm," Mau said as she crossed her arms with the shake of her head.
"This is war Mau, what did you...expect?" Jo for a brief moment looked confused when she looked up to find Mau gone. With a shrug she returned to her work.
##
"Well, god-damn!" Jade hissed as she listened to the new broadcast that explained that the L-5 and the L-9 colonies had been destroyed. Then the reported stated that there was strong evidence that the L-3 and L-2 were undergoing the same process.
"Heero..." Jade called to the brunet with worry etched all in her voice.
"What is it Jade?" He asked somewhat perturbed.
"We've got a problem."
"Did Jo and Mau get into another fight?"
"No, worse than that."
"What could be worse than listening to two women screech at each other?" Heero rubbed his forehead, "Yesh, Chang is really starting to rub off on me."
"They just blew the L-5 and L-3 colonies."
"You're kidding."
"No Heero, I'm not kidding."
"Damn. Well, looks like we're moving out prematurely. Locate the others, I want to brief them if they haven't already heard."
"Roger that boss man," Jade replied as she jogged out of the room.
##
"So we're leaving?" Dhirdre asked.
"Yes."
"Is this a wise move?" Wufei wanted to know.
"Yes."
"Is there anything else you'd like to say besides yes?" Quatre asked crossing his arms. The comment caused Jade to elbow him in the side and Heero to glare at him.
"Yes, I don't expect much but, I want the maniac dead."
"Who doesn't?" Duo asked getting this funny gleam in his eye. Wufei also had the gleam. The girl moved away from the two.
"Well, then! That settles it! Let's go!" Trowa jacked his thumb towards the Gundams, "Before the L-2 and L-3 manage to blow."
##
Kirstain Peacecraft polished her gun and smiled, she was such a brilliant mind! No one expected -her- to be the traitor in the ranks! So now, all she had to do was kill of Trinity and Marquise and then WALTZ would be hers. The bonus to this title was becoming rule of the whole Earth Colony. It was a beautiful thing.
Placing the gun in its holster, she walked to the audience chamber and climbed into the rafters. She found the perfect spot and laid low. She had weaseled out of her this meeting by saying she needed to over see a few things down in engineering. Marquise said yes, he played right into his own death plan! She chuckled and waited for the audience chamber to fill.
With the arrival of Marquise and Trinity the general immediately wanted to know when they would be taking action against the Gundam pilots.
"We're not," Marquise said shortly, "Either the bug were destroyed when they fought us or our scanners can scan that far. So either way we've lost them."
"But not all is lost!" Trinity spoke up, looking at her clipboard, "So far the evacuation plans are going smoothly. L-2 and L-3 should be destroyed with in the next few hours. Earth evacuation is also going according to plan. North America has been cleared and we're currently working South America and Europe."
"Of course I'm sure those pilots have heard the news, I wouldn't be surprise if they attack within the next few hours," a general in the front row said lightly.
"True," Marquise had taken a tired breath, he looked like he was about to speak but instead he gave out a groan and crumpled over. His body landed with a sickening plop and the blood that poured out of the hole between his eyes soaked the already burgundy carpet. Trinity had screamed and was looking very panic-stricken. She didn't have to wait long, because with in minutes she too fell over blood pouring from a hole in her head.
It was then the alarm sounded and over the stations intercom a warning for all sounded, "ALL HANDS! BATTLE STATIONS! I REPEAT! ALL HANDS! BATTLE STATIONS!"
Kirstain got up and began to clamor towards the exist. She was still in the rafters, and as she passed over the two bodies her gun slipped from her hand and landed with a soft plop in the blood. Yet she continued on without ever looking back.
End Transmission...
Transmission Eight: Passing Lies
Storming around his office, Marquise Mardox was growling, muttering and cursing, nothing seemed to be going to plan. The only thing that seemed to be unaffected by the delays was the construction of the Earth Colony. He looked once again at the computer that signaled the progress of the giant, it still read '95% COMPLETE.' The other 5% was the actual moving the mass to on to the Earth Colony. He was ready to give the order, but Trinity and Kirstain were being insistent upon the checking and rechecking of all the systems. They wanted to be 100% sure there would be no technical problems that could cause the inhalation of the human race. Another thing that was seriously pissing him off was that his tracking devices didn't seem to be working. He'd implemented those things so that he could plan an ambush and destroy the Gundam pilots once and for all. With another heavily heaved sigh, Marquise sat into his seat
Kirstain knocked and then entered into her commanding officer's office. She licked her dry lips, ever since he'd allowed those two pilots out of his custody he's been real moody. To say the least she and Trinity were really cautious around him. Clearing her throat she began to speak, "My Liege, me and Trinity are satisfied with the Earth Colony's systems inspection."
"Good!" he snapped, his swivel chair spinning around to face her, "I want to start the phase four. Start with the nearest Colonies and North America. Tell them they have two choices, come with you and live in peace or to stay were they are and die. Is that understood? I don't want any more failures!"
"Sir! Yes sir! We won't let you down!" She nodded.
"Any further mishaps will result in punishment!"
"I'll replay the message to Trinity," she nodded curtly. She really didn't like him when he was angry.
"Good, now that we understand each other," Marquise's chair turned around to face the window again, "You are dismissed."
Kirstain bowed and walked out of the office, she let out a low growl and thought to her self, 'Only a few more days and then I can complete my goal...'
##
Quatre was busy tending to the wounded; his Gundam didn't need much of anything done to it. Anyway the mechanics didn't seem to need him. He was walking around monitoring breathing and keeping them cool. The doctors were afraid to administer morphine, the medical records of the five injured weren't very recent and the doctors didn't feel like risking any of them having a reaction to the pain. As Quatre watched the sleeping Dhirdre he realized that even in a painful slumber some people looked like angels. And in that instant she stirred, waking from her slumber to look upon the staring Arabian. Quatre smiled down at her and she returned the smile.
"Hello," she said as she moved to sit up.
Quatre pushed her gently back down, "No, no, you're not strong enough. You lie still and get some strength back."
"I don't remember much, just a big explosion," she said rubbing her head, "And my head hurts..."
He smiled understandingly, "Sorry about the pain, if you want I can see if the doctors will give you a shot of morphine."
She shook her head; "Allergic to the stuff, Tylenol should be just fine."
He nodded and patted her shoulder gently, "You just rest, I'll go get the doctors."
"Thanks Quatre."
"No problem Dhirdre, now, rest."
"Yes nurse."
He chuckled and walked away, leaving the blonde to her thoughts. Her eyes wondered around the room to the other four. Wufei, Ling, Trowa and Duo, were also laying in a slumber much like the one she'd just been in, somewhat painful and very foggy. She didn't envy them; she much preferred the real world to the uncertain blackness that went with that type of sleep. From the looks they were suffering from light burns and many lacerations. Ling's arm was in a cast; it could have been a broken arm or just a pulled muscle, Dhirdre really didn't know. Over Trowa's right eye was a bandage, and his chest was also bandaged. Duo and Wufei didn't seem too banged up but they had many cuts and bruises. She had to keep from giggling as Duo let out a moan. She recalled something Jo had said, 'Last time I checked, Duo had a low tolerance for pain...' That was so true. He sounded like he was dying!
##
By the time the five injured pilots had recovered and were well enough to be up and about, there was rumor going around that the L-5 and L-9 colonies were being evacuated of all inhabitants. The other part of that rumor was that they were scheduled to be destroyed once the evacuation was complete. The pilots knew there was some truth to that rumor, but which part? Jo was insisting that the bulk of it was true.
There was also another rumor going around, for some reason WALTZ had reason to believe there was a traitor in its mitts. Heero believed it, for some reason, but Wufei and Duo, they would laugh at the idea if they thought it funny.
"I have great news!" Mau said excitedly as she burst on to Peacecraft's bridge with a big smile.
"What's that?" Duo asked as he turned from his computer at Mau's left.
"The Gundams have under gone all transformations! The systems are as good as new and all repairs have been completed!" she grinned.
"So basically you're saying they've completed all the upgrades?" Wufei asked still looking at his work.
"Yup, that's the gist of it!" Mau answered.
"That is good news," Jo remarked as the boyish-blonde jumped a computer console to get to another one across the room.
"As always, so full of enthusiasm," Mau said as she crossed her arms with the shake of her head.
"This is war Mau, what did you...expect?" Jo for a brief moment looked confused when she looked up to find Mau gone. With a shrug she returned to her work.
##
"Well, god-damn!" Jade hissed as she listened to the new broadcast that explained that the L-5 and the L-9 colonies had been destroyed. Then the reported stated that there was strong evidence that the L-3 and L-2 were undergoing the same process.
"Heero..." Jade called to the brunet with worry etched all in her voice.
"What is it Jade?" He asked somewhat perturbed.
"We've got a problem."
"Did Jo and Mau get into another fight?"
"No, worse than that."
"What could be worse than listening to two women screech at each other?" Heero rubbed his forehead, "Yesh, Chang is really starting to rub off on me."
"They just blew the L-5 and L-3 colonies."
"You're kidding."
"No Heero, I'm not kidding."
"Damn. Well, looks like we're moving out prematurely. Locate the others, I want to brief them if they haven't already heard."
"Roger that boss man," Jade replied as she jogged out of the room.
##
"So we're leaving?" Dhirdre asked.
"Yes."
"Is this a wise move?" Wufei wanted to know.
"Yes."
"Is there anything else you'd like to say besides yes?" Quatre asked crossing his arms. The comment caused Jade to elbow him in the side and Heero to glare at him.
"Yes, I don't expect much but, I want the maniac dead."
"Who doesn't?" Duo asked getting this funny gleam in his eye. Wufei also had the gleam. The girl moved away from the two.
"Well, then! That settles it! Let's go!" Trowa jacked his thumb towards the Gundams, "Before the L-2 and L-3 manage to blow."
##
Kirstain Peacecraft polished her gun and smiled, she was such a brilliant mind! No one expected -her- to be the traitor in the ranks! So now, all she had to do was kill of Trinity and Marquise and then WALTZ would be hers. The bonus to this title was becoming rule of the whole Earth Colony. It was a beautiful thing.
Placing the gun in its holster, she walked to the audience chamber and climbed into the rafters. She found the perfect spot and laid low. She had weaseled out of her this meeting by saying she needed to over see a few things down in engineering. Marquise said yes, he played right into his own death plan! She chuckled and waited for the audience chamber to fill.
With the arrival of Marquise and Trinity the general immediately wanted to know when they would be taking action against the Gundam pilots.
"We're not," Marquise said shortly, "Either the bug were destroyed when they fought us or our scanners can scan that far. So either way we've lost them."
"But not all is lost!" Trinity spoke up, looking at her clipboard, "So far the evacuation plans are going smoothly. L-2 and L-3 should be destroyed with in the next few hours. Earth evacuation is also going according to plan. North America has been cleared and we're currently working South America and Europe."
"Of course I'm sure those pilots have heard the news, I wouldn't be surprise if they attack within the next few hours," a general in the front row said lightly.
"True," Marquise had taken a tired breath, he looked like he was about to speak but instead he gave out a groan and crumpled over. His body landed with a sickening plop and the blood that poured out of the hole between his eyes soaked the already burgundy carpet. Trinity had screamed and was looking very panic-stricken. She didn't have to wait long, because with in minutes she too fell over blood pouring from a hole in her head.
It was then the alarm sounded and over the stations intercom a warning for all sounded, "ALL HANDS! BATTLE STATIONS! I REPEAT! ALL HANDS! BATTLE STATIONS!"
Kirstain got up and began to clamor towards the exist. She was still in the rafters, and as she passed over the two bodies her gun slipped from her hand and landed with a soft plop in the blood. Yet she continued on without ever looking back.
End Transmission...