Home Sweet Home

Most of the old crew from the Nirvana stayed at the cohabitation center, formerly the pirate base, and lived out their lives there. And whose that lived elsewhere usually came back for visits all the time and were treated like royalty by the people that were there. Obviously Jura loved all the attention and left Barnette behind to collect the fan letters and gifts as usual; for Jura it was simply heaven, for poor old Barnette life with Jura was hell.

The Nirvana had a few major overhauls; once after the first harvest battle, and the rest at regular intervals along the three years when a big improvement on technology was made. In addition to armor changes, the Nirvana was fitted with 8 dual phase cannons, and a new weapon known as a positron cannon which was yet to be tested. In the docking bay of this invincible ship are the most advanced dreads and vanguards including the four paeksis infused fighters, but of the four only Meia's was there. Dita and Hibiki's were on route along with Jura's dread; the reason why Meia's dread was there was because of her role as a chief pilot and dread instructor. But the biggest change to the SP Vanguard would have to be the addition of 2 shoulder mounted chain guns. Capable of expelling 2000 rounds a minute each he could wipe out a small-medium battle party without even breaking the sweat.

At the time now there are only a couple of hours left until a party starts for the third year anniversary of when Earth's harvester fleet was destroyed. Most people who aren't here yet are on their way as fast a they can.

"I am picking up signals from Hibiki and Dita's dreads," Beldevere said "Jura and Barnette's are also on the way" she added. "So our reunion party will be starting soon, I can't wait to see them all again" an ailing Magno said. Due to her heart condition she has been very sickly and has had a hard time getting by in the ship. "You shouldn't strain yourself to get up" Duero replied, "I want to live a little, I may not last another year so I wanna get the most outta the time I got left." She replied back. "Now can you help me, I seem to be a bit stuck in my chair."

Half an hour later in the hanger:

"Man that was a long trip, took way longer than I expected," Hibiki said. "You guys are late" Jura said in response, "only cause Dita wanted to see the scrap that's still leftover from the big battle, I swear, she was there when we collected the parts and took them apart and she's still interested in them." "Come on Mr. Alien, I'm sure that the party has already started." She takes Hibiki by the arm and starts dragging him like she used in the old days. "Ow. Will you quit doing that PLEASE?" he yelled back in response, but Dita kept right on dragging him. After a few minutes Hibiki stopped complaining and began to remember how long it was since she used to chase him down these halls. "Man it's been way to long", he said under his breath. "What was that Mr. Alien" Dita spoke back, "Huh, it was nothing. Right nothing." Following close behind were Barnette, Jura, and Paiway. Paiway who had said she was going to stop checking up on everyone lasted about 2 weeks, and then she started again.

Back at the Party:

"Hey everyone quiet down Hibiki's almost here," the blue haired girl yelled. Everyone was waiting by the door to the garden with the lights out

Whoosh!!!

And the door opened as 2 silhouettes appeared in the doorway.

"What the hell, why are all the lights out. This is a bit Suspic-" but before he could even get the chance to finish his sentence the lights were blasted and everyone sprang up from their hiding places.

"SURPRISE"

"How do you like our surprise Hibiki, Dita", the blue haired girl said. "I had a hard time getting all the food cooked up at the right time, especially since you came early." "Thanks Misty I appreciate it" Hibiki replied, "Now where's the food you mentioned."

Misty's face dropped like a rock, as she pointed to her right. "You'd think he might have cut down a little on his actions but I see they haven't changed eh Dita." "Mr. Alien is Mr. Alien, I don't care as long as long as he and I are happy." After that line Jura, Barnette, and Paiway walked in, just as Dita walked off to watch Hibiki. "I see she hasn't changed a bit at all either," Jura replied, "I don't think there going to change so easily, and would you want them to" Barnette replied. "Jura, Barnette how are you" Misty asked but before she got an answer. "What about Paiway here" Barnette said. "Eh Paiway?" Misty asked back in response. Before anyone noticed Paiway was off to do long overdue pai-checks on Hibiki and Dita. The sound of Hibiki gobbling everything could be heard despite the music and chatter, a quarter of the feast was in his stomach. "Oh, man I may actually get full this time around." "I hope you remember how you wanna go" a voice said. As Hibiki was turning around; "of course, I wanna eat myself to death, so how are you doing old lady." "Good, but none of these people will let me do what I want to anymore. They keep bothering me about my condition." Magno said in response. "Well I can't say that I'm not worried but, you should enjoy life right." Hibiki said. Out of nowhere Dita pops up and starts hugging the captain. "Oh captain I missed you and everyone else so much."

"Well its okay now, were all together again for now."

Everyone was enjoying the party until Beldevere shouted over the speaker marking the end of the party.

"A large fleet of Tarak ships are approaching, we are receiving a message from them now." "Put it over the speaker" Magno yelled back, "BC help me get up to the bridge." "Right Captain."

"All right Amarone open up the message on the main line", Magno said, almost out of breath. "This is the Tarak ship Ikazuchi, flagship of the Tarak Empire. I am Roy Strike, commander of this fleet, we are under orders from Grandpa to take this ship by force if necessary." "That's a load of bullshit, and you know it." A young man said. "Who are you", Roy asked. "Hibiki Tokai. 1st generation; grandpa didn't order you take to take this ship at all, you just chose to do it." "Dammit, he wasn't supposed to be here already." Roy thought to himself multiple times. "Commander Roy" and officer yelled, " The Mejere fleet is approaching as we speak." "Shit!!!"

"Captain we are receiving a message from the Mejere fleet." Amarone said. "Open it on another line." Magno said, "This isn't good, we've been in this situation before and I didn't turn out well."

"This is the Mejere fleet of the Mejerian Army. My name is Maria Aiora we have been monitoring your conversations and our orders are the same as the Tarak commander's."

"We will be taking the ship now, prepare to surrender." Maria said. " We won't let you do that." Roy yelled back. Soon both sides were targeting the other getting ready to begin a massive battle between would be allies, and the Nirvana and the inhabitants of the asteroid were stuck dead center in the middle.

"Dammit all to hell" was all Hibiki could say.

I realize it has been a while since my latest chapter, so I kind of wrote this to show that 1: I am still alive and kicking. 2: The story will progress. / And a of topic / 3: to leave a cliffhanger for you try and think of what will happen.

Next chapter will be out in about 1 ½ weeks. Seeya then