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Gundam Wing: The Missing Chapter
Episode 7: The Art of War (Part 1)
"What the.." Alec stares at the blinking icon on screen. ZERO. The word sounds familiar to him. Then he starts to remember.
"The...Zero system. Captain Kyo told me about this. But I don't think I've ever *gasps*" Alec remembers something else. When he first stumbled onto the Kirin Gundam he tried to fight with it but it was severly damaged and by fluke he activated something which helped him beat the enemy but also caused a lot of pain.
"That must have been it! The Zero System! What Captain Kyo told me before this battle!"
(Flashback)
In the base Captain Kyo approached Alec.
"Alec, we've begun repairing the Epyon. From now on it'll be your personnel mobile suit. You have passed the simulation tests and have proven yourself to be an exceptionally good pilot."
"Thank you captain."
"But, there's something I must warn you."
"Huh?"
"I should have told you this sooner. This is not an ordinary mobile suit Alec. Hell, it isn't even an ordinary Gundam! Inside this Gundam lies a devasting device called the Zero system."
"Zero....system?"
"Only two mobile suits were equipped with this suit. The first one is the Wing Gundam Zero piloted by the pilot Heero Yuy. The second is this Epyon, once piloted by our, no, the White Fang's former leader Milliardo Peacecraft. This device, links up to the pilot's thoughts, and collect battle data for the pilot and also allows the pilot to see multiple choices he can make. This device greatly enhances the pilots performance."
"What?! You can't be serious!"
"Alec, if you use this system you will have a great advantage over the enemy but know this. It is a very dangerous system. This device can make a pilot go insane and from the records it shows that using it for a long time can actually kill the pilot. So I must tell you, use the Zero System ONLY if there is no alternative."
Alec stared at the reparing Epyon for a few seconds. Finally,
"Yes captain. I understand."
(End Flashback)
The Kirin is still on the ground whilst the Wasp is aiming it's dober gun at the Kirin. Alec reaches towards the keys, ready to type in Zero, but then, retracts his hand.
"No, no yet, I can't risk it just yet." Alec thought.
"I'm ending this little scrap right now! So long Mugetsu!" Yelled Klein as he is finally ready to fire.
"In your dreams!" Alec, took control of the Kirin's right arm that was holding the arrow launcher and, not really having time to aim properly, fires an arrow at Klein hoping it would hit. The arrow flies at extrem high speed towards Klein who had very little time to react. Then the arrow managed to find its way to Klein's Dober Gun! The arrow flies straight into the dober gun's barrel as it is about to fire.
"What the-aarrgh!"
The dober gun explodes completly taking off the red Wasp's arm as well as a few of the torso. Klein was very lucky that the blast did not reach the cockpit but he is now bleeding. Alec uses this time to finally get the Kirin Gundam back on it's feet. Klein was holding to his head where the bleeding has now stopped. However, he was now incredibly angry.
"Kid....you will....DIE!"
With the remaining arm, Klein whipped out the Wasp's beam sabers and charged at Alec who drew his beam sword. The two MS clash once again and this time, it's Alec who seems to be winning against the now weakened Wasp. The Wasp withdraws and fires it's vulcans at the Kirin which transforms into MA mode and takes ot the air. Klein tries to follow but the damaged Wasp can no longer fly. Alec sees this and flies back down, once again in MS mode.
"Fine, just so you won't accuse me of being unfair!" Alec charges at Klein, who does the same. However, before they can connect, a hail of beams falls down on their area. Both narrowly avoiding them.
"What the?" Both men thought.
Just then 6 Virgo Mobile Dolls arrived. Klein was not too pleased with this interuption.
"What's the meaning of this?" He demanded. Just then the screen in his cockpit flared and Captain Hadrian appears on the screen.
"Liutenant Klein, you've obviously lost this one. Turn back and let my mobile dolls show you how it's done."
"What?! But sir! I'm doing just fine!"
"Are you disobeying orders liutenant?!"
"........no sir. Klein Matthias, returning to base."
The red Wasp retreats and leaves the Kirin Gundam to face the Mobile Dolls. However just as he leaves he silently mutters, "Alec, you better not die here. We have unfinished business you and I."
Meanwhile, the rest of the A.W.F.M are having extreme difficulties fighting the Taurus Mobile Dolls. No matter how many of them shoot, the MD's manages to dodge every shot and, with deadly accuracy, retaliates with beam rifles. Two Orions have already been destroyed.
"Damn it!" Kardy yelled as another one of his shot missed. "Anybody got any bright ideas?"
"These mobile dolls are AI controlled killing machines. They will not stop until their mission is completed." Reef explained.
The Sidewinder and the remaining Orions, which consists of Nemos, Kardy and Shinya and a few more pilots takes cover behind rocks and hills as the MDs continued the attack.
Alec however, having never encountered a mobile doll before, was determined to destroy the 6 Virgos but is being driven back thanks to the Virgo's beam cannons.
"Urgh! Man...A direct hit from those things could cause serious damage, maybe even enough to destroy Kirin! Arrgh!"
The Kirin gets hit in the arm, taking away the Arrow Launcher. The Virgo's now have the Kirin Gundam completly surrounded. They now all have their guns aimed.
"Oh no!....What now?!"
Alec once again finds that his attention is drawn towards the blinking icon, ZERO.
"I have......no alternatives!"
He now activates the Zero System for the 2nd time in his life.
The cockpit turns yellow as the helmut's visor shuts. Suddenly Alec feels a strange sensation. It feels funny. His head itches but not on the outside but inside his head, his brain. Suddenly visions flashed right before Alec's eyes. He was gasping for air.
"(gasps)....guh..argh...This....is .....really......hard to.....control.....must.....foucus!"
Alec knew he must act quick in dispatching the enemy.
"Ok....Captain said that the Zero System will allow me to anticipate the enemy's attack. So...huh?!"
He stares outside and sees the Virgos had lined up and fired straight at the Kirin. Each of the blasts hits the Gundam with tremendous force. The Gundam's armour was virtually getting ripped off as the blasts continues destroying every part of the Gundam. First the head blows off. Then the arms, all that's left now is the torso and the legs and even those are servely damaged. The Virgo's attacks are relentless. More beams hits the Gundam. Finally, the Kirin could not take anymore and explodes with a loud bang
"AAARRRRGHH!" Alec screamed.
Then, he shook his head violently as he realises that he is still alive. Also the Gundam is still intact.
"Gaah! That...was....not...real?!...No....that's..........what's gonna happen! Alright then! Here goes!"
with a clear knowledge of the Virgo's intentions, the Kirin Gundam charges at the Virgos. Then, just as the Virgo's are about to fire, Alec transforms the Kirin into MA mode and flies upwards at a very high speed. Then it soars downwards towards the Virgo's which had no time to adjust their aim as the Kirin flies past and it's heat rod tail slices through two Virgos, destroying them. Then the Kirin transforms back into MS mode and approaching two more Virgo's from behind, slices them in half. Then, with almost lightning reaction time, the Kirin dodges two beams firied by the last two Virgos. Kirin then dashes towards it's Arrow Launcher and uses it to shoot the remaining two Virgos.
Alec sits in the cockpit, gasping for air. Suddenly he gets another vision. This time it shows his friends being killed by the Taurus mobile dolls.
"What? Oh no!"
Alec rushes towards the battlescene.
Meanwhile, Captain Hadrian was absolutly in shock at what he saw on the screen back in New Manchester.
"But....how?! The mobile dolls were flawless! No mere human could have possibly been able to beat them!"
His son Trajan, was not as suprised.
"See father?" he thought to himself. "In the end, it is the human soul who dominates the machines."
Just then a WF officer comes into the room. He salutes.
"Captain Hadrian"
"What is it now?! Can't you see I'm busy."
"I'm terribly sorry sir. But the team you sent to set up defense posts for the other side of the city have just returned."
"Really?! That's marvelous! Does this mean Liutenant Miyazaki is here?!"
"Yes sir"
"Hahaha! This is great. Kyo, your good luck is about to run out!"
Trajan remembers the name. "Liutenant Miyazaki? The strategist Shun Miyazaki? So, perhaps father isn't completly relying on mobile dolls after all."
Back in the battlefield. The Kirin charges towards the Tauruses who were so busy shooting at the Orions, Alec easily tears through the MDs.
"Outta the way!" The MDs had no chance as the Kirin wipes out all of the Tauruses. The Orion pilots cheered wildly. They had won they're first MS battle. Reef however was more concerned about the Kirin Gundam, particualry since it's still flying dangerously.
"Alec?! Do you copy?! Deactivate the Zero System now! You'll die if it stays on any longer! Alec! Alec!"
Back in the Kirin Gundam. Alec had no idea where he was going. His head now hurts too much to think clearly.
"Gaaaaaaghhhh! AAArrrrgh! Can't.....take......the aaarrgh.......pain!"
Alec desperatly reaches for the controls whilst holding onto his helmut. Finally he manages to switch off the Zero System but was too late to control the Kirin Gundam as it makes a crash landing.
The Orions and the Sidewinder quickly rushes to where the Kirin is. Reef got out of the sidewinder and tries to force open the Kirin's entrance. Nenos and Shinya helped too. Finally, the cockpit opens up. Reef quickly went to check on Alec.
"Alec, can you hear me? Alec?!"
After a while Alec takes off the helmut and opens his eyes. His is bleeding a bit but doesn't seem to be anything serious. He slowly moves a bit.
"....ow.." was all he said at the moment. Reef was relieved.
"He's ok. He's OK EVERYONE!" Everybody cheered but Nemos said, "He may be ok but he still needs medical attention, let's all head back to base!"
Everyone agreed.
"Wait..." Alec said ina weak tone as he's injured.
"Try not to move Alec. I'll have people carry you back." Reef replied.
"No Reef, I need everyone's attention right now."
"Ok, everybody listen up! Alec has something to say!"
Alec struggles to get back up on his feet, but he refused any help and eventually staggers back up. He then takes a few deep breaths and he clutches his side where there's a large bruise. He stares at everybody. Finally after a few moments of silence, he spoke.
"I...am only 19 years old. A lot younger than most of you. I have never had any military training whatsoever before the White Fang came along. I never thought I would have to pilot a mobile suit for real. I thought that my life would be a simple one as well as a peaceful one. But, when those bastards came to this colony and started to take our home, I knew what is needed to be done. I had to fight to protect my home. I'm just like the rest of you. You all signed up to the A.W.F.M to protect this colony right? Believe me...there's a parted of me who wanted to do what you did when I got here. Hide, get as far away from the enemy and hope for something to come up that will magically win the battle for us. I'm serious, part of me wanted to hide behind those rocks alongside with you. But do you know why I didn't? Because, no one is coming to help us. We can only count on each other. This is war and it's kill or be killed it's that simple. Another thing that made me fight...is the determination to protect our home as well as our honour! Now we are a team! We are an army! We must function as one because that way we can win but we can't do that if some of you is unwilling to fight! As I said, I'm only 19 and had very little training. But...look at me. I'm bleeding. I have a wound on my waist and I almost killed by my own device. But you know know what? The way I see it, it was worth it. Because we've won this round. All of our enemies have been destroyed and we've saved New Dublin. Now I need to ask you something. Are you all willing to stand by the A.W.F.M and put your lives on the line to save this colony, OUR HOME?"
There is silence. Reef broke that silence.
"Alec asked you all a question. Answer him!"
"Count me in" Nemos replied.
"Yeah and me as well." Was Shinya's response
"Well I've got nothing better to do. So yeah." Kardy said
Alec spoke again.
"And the rest of you? Will you no longer hide and show the enemy just what happens to people who mess with our home?"
"...yeah.." A few of the pilots replied.
"Ok, you gonna have to speak louder coz I can't hear you. Are you willing to fight?!"
"Yeah!" the pilots responded. This time in a louder tone.
"If I was crazy enough to do all the things I did today, just to save one little colony, will you be willing to do the same?"
"YEAH!" The pilots yelled this time.
"Then let's go back to base and tell Captain Kyo how much we kicked the White Fang's ass today!"
"HELL YEAH!" roared the voices of everybody.
Nemos was very suprised. "This kid, he definatly has the talents of a natural born leader. I will remember this."
Alec then turned to Reef who was pleasantly suprised at Alec's emotional and motivation speech.
"So, what now?" Reef asked.
"Now...." Alec began, "Get a strecher here right now coz I am done for today!" And with those words, Alec fainted.
When Alec opened his eyes again, he is in a bed, he is back at New Dublin and at the hospital. Captain Kyo is there.
"Ah, you're awake. That's good."
"How long was I out for?"
"Not long actually, about 3 hours. The doctors said about from some minor injuries there nothing wrong."
"That's good."
"Reef told me about your speech. I gotta tell you I'm impressed. You've got real skills, Mugetsu."
"Thanks, captain I-"
The door opened and more visitors come in before Alec could finish. Among them was Uriko, Zan and Liam.
"Hey there, buddy!" Liam cheerfully said.
"Hey!"
"We've been watching the Kirin Gundam rip apart all of the enemy MS. You are a really good pilot you know that.?!"
"Not really. The Zero System played a big part."
"Yes and it almost killed you." Kyo replied.
"I had no other alternatives captain."
"I know. Still, in future, try to minise the use of the Zero System."
"Father!" Uriko interupted. "That's very insensitive of you!"
"W-what?" Kyo was startled.
"Alec is just recovering and already you're talking about future battles!"
Kyo tried to explain his way out of this but realises that there is no way out. He sighed.
"you're right, I'm sorry."
"There, now we should all let Alec rest." Uriko suggested.
Everyone agreed and they left. Uriko was the last to leave but then turned back and walked to Alec again.
"Alec, I'm glad you're ok."
"Thanks Uriko."
Then, suddenly, Uriko hugged Alec. Alec was suprised at first, but then returned the hug. After a few minutes, Uriko finally let go.
"See you later!" Uriko then left and closed the door. Alec closed his eyes and decided to go to sleep.
A few minutes later the door opened. Alec groaned.
"Please, I need some rest. Come back later."
"Oh, I'm sorry Alec. I'll go now."
Alec's eyes shot wide open. He'd know that voice anyway. He sat up from his bed.
"Ellen! Wait! Now's fine!"
Ellen smiled as she re-entered the room. She herself has bandages on.
"How are you feeling?" She asked.
"I've been better." Replied Alec.
"When Reef told me you were almost killed, I was so worried!"
"Ah, don't be, Ellen! I'm perfectly fine." Alec replied with a smile. Then, that smile faded. "Actually...no I'm not."
Ellen was curious. "Alec? What is it?"
Alec sighed. "Today, I was almost killed, twice actually. Klein almost killed me. The mobile dolls almost killed me as well. I escaped death but...it wasn't because of my skills. It was by total luck that I defeated Klein and for the Virgos, I had to use the Zero System."
There is a moment of silence.
Alec then got out of bed and looked out the window.
"I need more training."
Back at the military base of New Dublin. The Kirin Gundam is undergoing repairs.The newest recruits are on the simulators and the others are studying mobile suit facts. Captain Kyo is in his quarters reading a book. A knock on the door and Reef comes in.
"Captain"
"Hello Reef."
"Reading a novel captain?"
"No actually, it's a book that I always keep with me. It might actually help me, both in relaxation and in preparation for battle. The Art of War by Sun Tzu. This is ancient stuff Reef."
"Ancient? Would that really help?"
"You'd be suprised Reef. A lot of things here actually makes a lot of sense. Some things we're already using are actually in this book. We've been using ancient tactics and we didn't know it.
Both Reef and Kyo chuckled. Then Reef got serious.
"Captain, those mobile dolls could be a real problem in the future."
Kyo closed his book.
"Yes, I know. And if Hadrian can produce that many MDs in such a short time. Then he'll most likely strike again!"
"Today?!"
"I hope not. Alec in no condition to fight right now. But if Hadrian does strike we must be prepared."
Kyo then looked at his book.
"Perhaps it's time we teach Hadrian a different sort of History lesson."
End Episode 7
Next Episode: Art of War part 2
Named Character Deaths so far:
A.W.F.M: Shoji Mori
White Fang: None
Gundam Wing: The Missing Chapter
Episode 7: The Art of War (Part 1)
"What the.." Alec stares at the blinking icon on screen. ZERO. The word sounds familiar to him. Then he starts to remember.
"The...Zero system. Captain Kyo told me about this. But I don't think I've ever *gasps*" Alec remembers something else. When he first stumbled onto the Kirin Gundam he tried to fight with it but it was severly damaged and by fluke he activated something which helped him beat the enemy but also caused a lot of pain.
"That must have been it! The Zero System! What Captain Kyo told me before this battle!"
(Flashback)
In the base Captain Kyo approached Alec.
"Alec, we've begun repairing the Epyon. From now on it'll be your personnel mobile suit. You have passed the simulation tests and have proven yourself to be an exceptionally good pilot."
"Thank you captain."
"But, there's something I must warn you."
"Huh?"
"I should have told you this sooner. This is not an ordinary mobile suit Alec. Hell, it isn't even an ordinary Gundam! Inside this Gundam lies a devasting device called the Zero system."
"Zero....system?"
"Only two mobile suits were equipped with this suit. The first one is the Wing Gundam Zero piloted by the pilot Heero Yuy. The second is this Epyon, once piloted by our, no, the White Fang's former leader Milliardo Peacecraft. This device, links up to the pilot's thoughts, and collect battle data for the pilot and also allows the pilot to see multiple choices he can make. This device greatly enhances the pilots performance."
"What?! You can't be serious!"
"Alec, if you use this system you will have a great advantage over the enemy but know this. It is a very dangerous system. This device can make a pilot go insane and from the records it shows that using it for a long time can actually kill the pilot. So I must tell you, use the Zero System ONLY if there is no alternative."
Alec stared at the reparing Epyon for a few seconds. Finally,
"Yes captain. I understand."
(End Flashback)
The Kirin is still on the ground whilst the Wasp is aiming it's dober gun at the Kirin. Alec reaches towards the keys, ready to type in Zero, but then, retracts his hand.
"No, no yet, I can't risk it just yet." Alec thought.
"I'm ending this little scrap right now! So long Mugetsu!" Yelled Klein as he is finally ready to fire.
"In your dreams!" Alec, took control of the Kirin's right arm that was holding the arrow launcher and, not really having time to aim properly, fires an arrow at Klein hoping it would hit. The arrow flies at extrem high speed towards Klein who had very little time to react. Then the arrow managed to find its way to Klein's Dober Gun! The arrow flies straight into the dober gun's barrel as it is about to fire.
"What the-aarrgh!"
The dober gun explodes completly taking off the red Wasp's arm as well as a few of the torso. Klein was very lucky that the blast did not reach the cockpit but he is now bleeding. Alec uses this time to finally get the Kirin Gundam back on it's feet. Klein was holding to his head where the bleeding has now stopped. However, he was now incredibly angry.
"Kid....you will....DIE!"
With the remaining arm, Klein whipped out the Wasp's beam sabers and charged at Alec who drew his beam sword. The two MS clash once again and this time, it's Alec who seems to be winning against the now weakened Wasp. The Wasp withdraws and fires it's vulcans at the Kirin which transforms into MA mode and takes ot the air. Klein tries to follow but the damaged Wasp can no longer fly. Alec sees this and flies back down, once again in MS mode.
"Fine, just so you won't accuse me of being unfair!" Alec charges at Klein, who does the same. However, before they can connect, a hail of beams falls down on their area. Both narrowly avoiding them.
"What the?" Both men thought.
Just then 6 Virgo Mobile Dolls arrived. Klein was not too pleased with this interuption.
"What's the meaning of this?" He demanded. Just then the screen in his cockpit flared and Captain Hadrian appears on the screen.
"Liutenant Klein, you've obviously lost this one. Turn back and let my mobile dolls show you how it's done."
"What?! But sir! I'm doing just fine!"
"Are you disobeying orders liutenant?!"
"........no sir. Klein Matthias, returning to base."
The red Wasp retreats and leaves the Kirin Gundam to face the Mobile Dolls. However just as he leaves he silently mutters, "Alec, you better not die here. We have unfinished business you and I."
Meanwhile, the rest of the A.W.F.M are having extreme difficulties fighting the Taurus Mobile Dolls. No matter how many of them shoot, the MD's manages to dodge every shot and, with deadly accuracy, retaliates with beam rifles. Two Orions have already been destroyed.
"Damn it!" Kardy yelled as another one of his shot missed. "Anybody got any bright ideas?"
"These mobile dolls are AI controlled killing machines. They will not stop until their mission is completed." Reef explained.
The Sidewinder and the remaining Orions, which consists of Nemos, Kardy and Shinya and a few more pilots takes cover behind rocks and hills as the MDs continued the attack.
Alec however, having never encountered a mobile doll before, was determined to destroy the 6 Virgos but is being driven back thanks to the Virgo's beam cannons.
"Urgh! Man...A direct hit from those things could cause serious damage, maybe even enough to destroy Kirin! Arrgh!"
The Kirin gets hit in the arm, taking away the Arrow Launcher. The Virgo's now have the Kirin Gundam completly surrounded. They now all have their guns aimed.
"Oh no!....What now?!"
Alec once again finds that his attention is drawn towards the blinking icon, ZERO.
"I have......no alternatives!"
He now activates the Zero System for the 2nd time in his life.
The cockpit turns yellow as the helmut's visor shuts. Suddenly Alec feels a strange sensation. It feels funny. His head itches but not on the outside but inside his head, his brain. Suddenly visions flashed right before Alec's eyes. He was gasping for air.
"(gasps)....guh..argh...This....is .....really......hard to.....control.....must.....foucus!"
Alec knew he must act quick in dispatching the enemy.
"Ok....Captain said that the Zero System will allow me to anticipate the enemy's attack. So...huh?!"
He stares outside and sees the Virgos had lined up and fired straight at the Kirin. Each of the blasts hits the Gundam with tremendous force. The Gundam's armour was virtually getting ripped off as the blasts continues destroying every part of the Gundam. First the head blows off. Then the arms, all that's left now is the torso and the legs and even those are servely damaged. The Virgo's attacks are relentless. More beams hits the Gundam. Finally, the Kirin could not take anymore and explodes with a loud bang
"AAARRRRGHH!" Alec screamed.
Then, he shook his head violently as he realises that he is still alive. Also the Gundam is still intact.
"Gaah! That...was....not...real?!...No....that's..........what's gonna happen! Alright then! Here goes!"
with a clear knowledge of the Virgo's intentions, the Kirin Gundam charges at the Virgos. Then, just as the Virgo's are about to fire, Alec transforms the Kirin into MA mode and flies upwards at a very high speed. Then it soars downwards towards the Virgo's which had no time to adjust their aim as the Kirin flies past and it's heat rod tail slices through two Virgos, destroying them. Then the Kirin transforms back into MS mode and approaching two more Virgo's from behind, slices them in half. Then, with almost lightning reaction time, the Kirin dodges two beams firied by the last two Virgos. Kirin then dashes towards it's Arrow Launcher and uses it to shoot the remaining two Virgos.
Alec sits in the cockpit, gasping for air. Suddenly he gets another vision. This time it shows his friends being killed by the Taurus mobile dolls.
"What? Oh no!"
Alec rushes towards the battlescene.
Meanwhile, Captain Hadrian was absolutly in shock at what he saw on the screen back in New Manchester.
"But....how?! The mobile dolls were flawless! No mere human could have possibly been able to beat them!"
His son Trajan, was not as suprised.
"See father?" he thought to himself. "In the end, it is the human soul who dominates the machines."
Just then a WF officer comes into the room. He salutes.
"Captain Hadrian"
"What is it now?! Can't you see I'm busy."
"I'm terribly sorry sir. But the team you sent to set up defense posts for the other side of the city have just returned."
"Really?! That's marvelous! Does this mean Liutenant Miyazaki is here?!"
"Yes sir"
"Hahaha! This is great. Kyo, your good luck is about to run out!"
Trajan remembers the name. "Liutenant Miyazaki? The strategist Shun Miyazaki? So, perhaps father isn't completly relying on mobile dolls after all."
Back in the battlefield. The Kirin charges towards the Tauruses who were so busy shooting at the Orions, Alec easily tears through the MDs.
"Outta the way!" The MDs had no chance as the Kirin wipes out all of the Tauruses. The Orion pilots cheered wildly. They had won they're first MS battle. Reef however was more concerned about the Kirin Gundam, particualry since it's still flying dangerously.
"Alec?! Do you copy?! Deactivate the Zero System now! You'll die if it stays on any longer! Alec! Alec!"
Back in the Kirin Gundam. Alec had no idea where he was going. His head now hurts too much to think clearly.
"Gaaaaaaghhhh! AAArrrrgh! Can't.....take......the aaarrgh.......pain!"
Alec desperatly reaches for the controls whilst holding onto his helmut. Finally he manages to switch off the Zero System but was too late to control the Kirin Gundam as it makes a crash landing.
The Orions and the Sidewinder quickly rushes to where the Kirin is. Reef got out of the sidewinder and tries to force open the Kirin's entrance. Nenos and Shinya helped too. Finally, the cockpit opens up. Reef quickly went to check on Alec.
"Alec, can you hear me? Alec?!"
After a while Alec takes off the helmut and opens his eyes. His is bleeding a bit but doesn't seem to be anything serious. He slowly moves a bit.
"....ow.." was all he said at the moment. Reef was relieved.
"He's ok. He's OK EVERYONE!" Everybody cheered but Nemos said, "He may be ok but he still needs medical attention, let's all head back to base!"
Everyone agreed.
"Wait..." Alec said ina weak tone as he's injured.
"Try not to move Alec. I'll have people carry you back." Reef replied.
"No Reef, I need everyone's attention right now."
"Ok, everybody listen up! Alec has something to say!"
Alec struggles to get back up on his feet, but he refused any help and eventually staggers back up. He then takes a few deep breaths and he clutches his side where there's a large bruise. He stares at everybody. Finally after a few moments of silence, he spoke.
"I...am only 19 years old. A lot younger than most of you. I have never had any military training whatsoever before the White Fang came along. I never thought I would have to pilot a mobile suit for real. I thought that my life would be a simple one as well as a peaceful one. But, when those bastards came to this colony and started to take our home, I knew what is needed to be done. I had to fight to protect my home. I'm just like the rest of you. You all signed up to the A.W.F.M to protect this colony right? Believe me...there's a parted of me who wanted to do what you did when I got here. Hide, get as far away from the enemy and hope for something to come up that will magically win the battle for us. I'm serious, part of me wanted to hide behind those rocks alongside with you. But do you know why I didn't? Because, no one is coming to help us. We can only count on each other. This is war and it's kill or be killed it's that simple. Another thing that made me fight...is the determination to protect our home as well as our honour! Now we are a team! We are an army! We must function as one because that way we can win but we can't do that if some of you is unwilling to fight! As I said, I'm only 19 and had very little training. But...look at me. I'm bleeding. I have a wound on my waist and I almost killed by my own device. But you know know what? The way I see it, it was worth it. Because we've won this round. All of our enemies have been destroyed and we've saved New Dublin. Now I need to ask you something. Are you all willing to stand by the A.W.F.M and put your lives on the line to save this colony, OUR HOME?"
There is silence. Reef broke that silence.
"Alec asked you all a question. Answer him!"
"Count me in" Nemos replied.
"Yeah and me as well." Was Shinya's response
"Well I've got nothing better to do. So yeah." Kardy said
Alec spoke again.
"And the rest of you? Will you no longer hide and show the enemy just what happens to people who mess with our home?"
"...yeah.." A few of the pilots replied.
"Ok, you gonna have to speak louder coz I can't hear you. Are you willing to fight?!"
"Yeah!" the pilots responded. This time in a louder tone.
"If I was crazy enough to do all the things I did today, just to save one little colony, will you be willing to do the same?"
"YEAH!" The pilots yelled this time.
"Then let's go back to base and tell Captain Kyo how much we kicked the White Fang's ass today!"
"HELL YEAH!" roared the voices of everybody.
Nemos was very suprised. "This kid, he definatly has the talents of a natural born leader. I will remember this."
Alec then turned to Reef who was pleasantly suprised at Alec's emotional and motivation speech.
"So, what now?" Reef asked.
"Now...." Alec began, "Get a strecher here right now coz I am done for today!" And with those words, Alec fainted.
When Alec opened his eyes again, he is in a bed, he is back at New Dublin and at the hospital. Captain Kyo is there.
"Ah, you're awake. That's good."
"How long was I out for?"
"Not long actually, about 3 hours. The doctors said about from some minor injuries there nothing wrong."
"That's good."
"Reef told me about your speech. I gotta tell you I'm impressed. You've got real skills, Mugetsu."
"Thanks, captain I-"
The door opened and more visitors come in before Alec could finish. Among them was Uriko, Zan and Liam.
"Hey there, buddy!" Liam cheerfully said.
"Hey!"
"We've been watching the Kirin Gundam rip apart all of the enemy MS. You are a really good pilot you know that.?!"
"Not really. The Zero System played a big part."
"Yes and it almost killed you." Kyo replied.
"I had no other alternatives captain."
"I know. Still, in future, try to minise the use of the Zero System."
"Father!" Uriko interupted. "That's very insensitive of you!"
"W-what?" Kyo was startled.
"Alec is just recovering and already you're talking about future battles!"
Kyo tried to explain his way out of this but realises that there is no way out. He sighed.
"you're right, I'm sorry."
"There, now we should all let Alec rest." Uriko suggested.
Everyone agreed and they left. Uriko was the last to leave but then turned back and walked to Alec again.
"Alec, I'm glad you're ok."
"Thanks Uriko."
Then, suddenly, Uriko hugged Alec. Alec was suprised at first, but then returned the hug. After a few minutes, Uriko finally let go.
"See you later!" Uriko then left and closed the door. Alec closed his eyes and decided to go to sleep.
A few minutes later the door opened. Alec groaned.
"Please, I need some rest. Come back later."
"Oh, I'm sorry Alec. I'll go now."
Alec's eyes shot wide open. He'd know that voice anyway. He sat up from his bed.
"Ellen! Wait! Now's fine!"
Ellen smiled as she re-entered the room. She herself has bandages on.
"How are you feeling?" She asked.
"I've been better." Replied Alec.
"When Reef told me you were almost killed, I was so worried!"
"Ah, don't be, Ellen! I'm perfectly fine." Alec replied with a smile. Then, that smile faded. "Actually...no I'm not."
Ellen was curious. "Alec? What is it?"
Alec sighed. "Today, I was almost killed, twice actually. Klein almost killed me. The mobile dolls almost killed me as well. I escaped death but...it wasn't because of my skills. It was by total luck that I defeated Klein and for the Virgos, I had to use the Zero System."
There is a moment of silence.
Alec then got out of bed and looked out the window.
"I need more training."
Back at the military base of New Dublin. The Kirin Gundam is undergoing repairs.The newest recruits are on the simulators and the others are studying mobile suit facts. Captain Kyo is in his quarters reading a book. A knock on the door and Reef comes in.
"Captain"
"Hello Reef."
"Reading a novel captain?"
"No actually, it's a book that I always keep with me. It might actually help me, both in relaxation and in preparation for battle. The Art of War by Sun Tzu. This is ancient stuff Reef."
"Ancient? Would that really help?"
"You'd be suprised Reef. A lot of things here actually makes a lot of sense. Some things we're already using are actually in this book. We've been using ancient tactics and we didn't know it.
Both Reef and Kyo chuckled. Then Reef got serious.
"Captain, those mobile dolls could be a real problem in the future."
Kyo closed his book.
"Yes, I know. And if Hadrian can produce that many MDs in such a short time. Then he'll most likely strike again!"
"Today?!"
"I hope not. Alec in no condition to fight right now. But if Hadrian does strike we must be prepared."
Kyo then looked at his book.
"Perhaps it's time we teach Hadrian a different sort of History lesson."
End Episode 7
Next Episode: Art of War part 2
Named Character Deaths so far:
A.W.F.M: Shoji Mori
White Fang: None