(authors note: Well... Its more of a rant... But! Im finally doing Chapter VI of my story, I had it nearly complete once... but a crash with my comp erased it. I have returned for the sixth installment.)
EPISODE SIX
PREPERATIONS FOR BATTLE
(San Fransisco, California)
Anti-Aircraft units lined the coast line, watching for any signs of attack, ships patrolled the bay and the coast line. At the airport the military was preparing the Mobile Suits for any sudden attacks. "Moon-Boys! GET YOUR SORRY ASSES OVER HERE!" A commander yelled.
Nicholas and Bryan went running and stood at attention before the commander. "Yes sir?" They said in unison.
"You boys are requested to go back to Luna, only if you do not wish to engage in combat here. Your base commander up in Luna said this. It is up to you boys." The commander said.
"We accepted this mission to go and fight for our country. We may be lunarians... But we are also soldiers. We wont run away sir." Nicholas said.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" Bryan asked of the commander.
"Granted" The commander replyed.
"Nick, your sister is going to kill you if you get into combat, you realize this?" Bryan said.
"Yea, but are you wanting to run from combat?" Nick said with a smirk.
"No..." Bryan replyed.
"She will kick your ass too ya know." Nicholas jeered.
"Ahem..." The commander interupted.
"Sorry sir!" The boys said in unison, returning to attention.
"Boys, there is no more leave... In the event that we are on high alert, we can not allow you to leave the base." The commander interupted, and they snapped back to attention.
"Yes sir." They said.
"Dissmissed." The commander said, walking away.
"Well... Looks like we will be seeing combat after all. I just hope they let me in one of those new GM's." Bryan said.
(New York City)
Manhatten was now a fortress, The bridges fortified, the coast patrolled, and JFK International was now a military installation. Soldiers milled about the airport, as there too, the military prepared for combat. As the military prepares for any possible strikes, protests grow violent in Central Park. Arson Cases are being reported, and the police are being overpowered by the mob. Over the P.A. System through out the airport, the commander of the forces stationed there speaks. "Ensign Ari Stryfe! REPORT TO HQ AT ONCE! THATS AN ORDER!" The commander yelled.
At hearing this, she started running from her mobile suit to the command center in the terminal. When she reached the commander, she was gasping for air, but managed to stand at attention. Ari stood approximatly Five foot Eight inches. She was a cute girl, with purple tinted hair. "Yes... Sir..." she gasped.
"There is currently a situation in Central park, the NYPD is being over run by the roiters, We are sending you out in a GM to help inforce the order. Suit up, you are needed ASAP! DISMISSED!" The commander shouted.
"Sir yes Sir!" Ari stated before running off towards her GM.
The GM was not fitted with weapons, but would be accompanied by two specially designed GunTanks built with low power water cannons to put down riots. She suited up and then they moved out into the city.
The old brooklyn bridge shook as the two guntanks and the GM rumbled across. A police escort met up and guided the mobile suits through the streets. The smoke was visible from the riots were raging in central park. The riot police fell back behind the Mobile suit lines and continued to fire teargas into the crowd. "ATTENTION! THIS IS ENSIGN ARI STRYFE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIRST MOBILE SUIT DIVISION! I AM ORDERING YOU TO VACATE THE AREA, OR DEADLY FORCE MAY BE USED! THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING!" Ari shouted through the PA.
Police riot forces moved in, with weapons drawn, and fired a few rounds in the air as warning, most of the crowd dissapated at the sound of gunfire. But some of the crowd did not beleive that force would be used, and turned their strikes against the mobilesuits, one man drew a gun, and fired rounds at one of the Guntanks. After his fifth round was shot, he was dead on the ground from a burst from several OICW's held by the Riot police. Chaos broke out with the gunfire. Panic arose, as well as violence. Explosives were detonated by the rioters, and home made grenades and "Molotov Cocktails" were lobbed at the mobile suits and police lines. Ari radioed to base, "I have fallen under fire... Requesting permission to return fire." she stated.
"Permission granted... Keep the damage to a minimum." The radio operator stated.
"Rogder." Ari replied, then opened fire on the rioters with the Guns built into the shoulders of the GM, and the Vulcon Cannons built within its head.
At the sight of the mobile suits opening fire, the rioters attack were focused at the GM, but after a few seconds, it was realized that the home made explosives were useless. The rioters dissapated, only to be met with New Yorks finest. "Riot contained. We are returning to base." Ari said.
The mobile suits made way back to base, and the pilots were debreifed. "You did good work out there containing the riots Ensign Stryfe." The base commander said.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" Ari asked.
"Go ahead." The commander replied.
"I opened fire upon civillians, with a mobile suit. They stood no chance, but, the permission was granted to open fire. Who is this war really against!?" Ari asked.
"In all accuality, this war is against ourselves... This is the second Civil war. And I fear the outcome as much as anyone. The Colonies showed how ruthless they are in London. And who knows if they are going to do it again. Only time will show. They are rampaging across euro..." The commander said, before being cut off.
"THEN WHY AREN'T WE IN EUROPE FIGHTING TO STOP THEM!" Ari shouted out of anger.
"Stand down Stryfe, We remain here to reinforce our positions, if we stretch out or forces right now, we could be facing defeat. Right now, the colonies have the ball, and we have play defense... Otherwise, we will lose the ga..." He started again.
"SHUT UP! ITS NOT A FUCKING FOOTBALL GAME! PEOPLE ARE DYING!" Ari screamed.
"That will be enough Ensign Stryfe... Return to your barracks and await orders." The commander said calmly, "Dismissed."
Ari opened her mouth to say somthing else, but closed it, and saluted, then stormed from the office.
The effects of war were already being seen in New York, and elsewhere around the world.
(Washington DC)
The defence of the nations capital was heavy, Mobile suits patrolled the city ar all hours. Search lights and Anti Aircraft cannons watched the sky. In the temporary barracks set up at the airport which was now a Mobile Suit Base. The 3rd Mobile Suit Battalion sat watching the news. The newscastor said this... "Over seas the war rages on hard, berlin was defended by the UN forces, but the surrounding cities are under rebel control. Here in the states, Riots have broken out all over the country... Mobile Suits were called out into Central Park today to put down a massive riot, when riot troops opened fire, at least 20 Rioters were killed, and more wounded. In space news, A large riot on the Cresta 3 Colony was put down by riot troops, zero casualties... But some in captivity. In Luna City, a small explosion caused minor damage and the evacuation of one of the residentual sections. It turned out it was an accident while working on a vehicle, three were reported dead, and several wounded. In other news..."
Commander Robert Lee kicked the TV off the stand breaking it. "DAMNIT!" He screamed.
"Commander, calm down!" Ensign David Bennet said.
"CALM DOWN? We have fucking people mocking us! Saying we shouldnt go to war! When we are being invaded!" He yelled.
David backed away slightly. "Sir, you have to calm down... This isnt healthy." He said.
"TELLING ME TO CALM THE FUCK DOWN ISNT FUCKING HEALTHY!" Robert yelled at the ensign, who backed away, "NOW GET OUTTA MY SIGHT!"
"Sir yes sir!" David said, his voice quivering with fear, and then he ran from the barracks quickly, the other soldiers following suit.
Robert plopped back down into the chair he had been sitting in, and spoke aloud to himself. "Bastards... ever since people have lived in those damned colonys, they basically forgot about earth... The people here are just the same. Then they come here, and just act stupid... They used nuclear weaponry... DAMNIT! WHY THE HELL DID THEY HAVE TO DO THAT!?"
(The War Room of the Pentagon)
"Sir... It appears the colonial forces are mobilizing again... Their current course is taking them towards Rome." A soldier said.
"They are taking major citys at random... Wrecklessly showing off their strength... The UN will assist in rome... We will continue to fortify our positions here." The General said.
(End Chapter)
Neo: The curtain is about to rise... and the next scene of the First act is just about to begin! Rome, The seat of one of the greatest civilizations of all time... The birthplace of modern civilization... And a thriving city to this day... Amidst aincent ruins, modern sckyscrapers stand... Now... We will have modern ruins join the ancient ones... Next Chapter: The Fall Of Rome!
Neo: Don't Miss It!
(Author's note: Ok... It was a rather short chapter... It may later have more added... But for now it stands... Hopefully following chapters can come thru quicker than this did. Well... Here it is.)
EPISODE SIX
PREPERATIONS FOR BATTLE
(San Fransisco, California)
Anti-Aircraft units lined the coast line, watching for any signs of attack, ships patrolled the bay and the coast line. At the airport the military was preparing the Mobile Suits for any sudden attacks. "Moon-Boys! GET YOUR SORRY ASSES OVER HERE!" A commander yelled.
Nicholas and Bryan went running and stood at attention before the commander. "Yes sir?" They said in unison.
"You boys are requested to go back to Luna, only if you do not wish to engage in combat here. Your base commander up in Luna said this. It is up to you boys." The commander said.
"We accepted this mission to go and fight for our country. We may be lunarians... But we are also soldiers. We wont run away sir." Nicholas said.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" Bryan asked of the commander.
"Granted" The commander replyed.
"Nick, your sister is going to kill you if you get into combat, you realize this?" Bryan said.
"Yea, but are you wanting to run from combat?" Nick said with a smirk.
"No..." Bryan replyed.
"She will kick your ass too ya know." Nicholas jeered.
"Ahem..." The commander interupted.
"Sorry sir!" The boys said in unison, returning to attention.
"Boys, there is no more leave... In the event that we are on high alert, we can not allow you to leave the base." The commander interupted, and they snapped back to attention.
"Yes sir." They said.
"Dissmissed." The commander said, walking away.
"Well... Looks like we will be seeing combat after all. I just hope they let me in one of those new GM's." Bryan said.
(New York City)
Manhatten was now a fortress, The bridges fortified, the coast patrolled, and JFK International was now a military installation. Soldiers milled about the airport, as there too, the military prepared for combat. As the military prepares for any possible strikes, protests grow violent in Central Park. Arson Cases are being reported, and the police are being overpowered by the mob. Over the P.A. System through out the airport, the commander of the forces stationed there speaks. "Ensign Ari Stryfe! REPORT TO HQ AT ONCE! THATS AN ORDER!" The commander yelled.
At hearing this, she started running from her mobile suit to the command center in the terminal. When she reached the commander, she was gasping for air, but managed to stand at attention. Ari stood approximatly Five foot Eight inches. She was a cute girl, with purple tinted hair. "Yes... Sir..." she gasped.
"There is currently a situation in Central park, the NYPD is being over run by the roiters, We are sending you out in a GM to help inforce the order. Suit up, you are needed ASAP! DISMISSED!" The commander shouted.
"Sir yes Sir!" Ari stated before running off towards her GM.
The GM was not fitted with weapons, but would be accompanied by two specially designed GunTanks built with low power water cannons to put down riots. She suited up and then they moved out into the city.
The old brooklyn bridge shook as the two guntanks and the GM rumbled across. A police escort met up and guided the mobile suits through the streets. The smoke was visible from the riots were raging in central park. The riot police fell back behind the Mobile suit lines and continued to fire teargas into the crowd. "ATTENTION! THIS IS ENSIGN ARI STRYFE OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY FIRST MOBILE SUIT DIVISION! I AM ORDERING YOU TO VACATE THE AREA, OR DEADLY FORCE MAY BE USED! THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING!" Ari shouted through the PA.
Police riot forces moved in, with weapons drawn, and fired a few rounds in the air as warning, most of the crowd dissapated at the sound of gunfire. But some of the crowd did not beleive that force would be used, and turned their strikes against the mobilesuits, one man drew a gun, and fired rounds at one of the Guntanks. After his fifth round was shot, he was dead on the ground from a burst from several OICW's held by the Riot police. Chaos broke out with the gunfire. Panic arose, as well as violence. Explosives were detonated by the rioters, and home made grenades and "Molotov Cocktails" were lobbed at the mobile suits and police lines. Ari radioed to base, "I have fallen under fire... Requesting permission to return fire." she stated.
"Permission granted... Keep the damage to a minimum." The radio operator stated.
"Rogder." Ari replied, then opened fire on the rioters with the Guns built into the shoulders of the GM, and the Vulcon Cannons built within its head.
At the sight of the mobile suits opening fire, the rioters attack were focused at the GM, but after a few seconds, it was realized that the home made explosives were useless. The rioters dissapated, only to be met with New Yorks finest. "Riot contained. We are returning to base." Ari said.
The mobile suits made way back to base, and the pilots were debreifed. "You did good work out there containing the riots Ensign Stryfe." The base commander said.
"Permission to speak freely sir?" Ari asked.
"Go ahead." The commander replied.
"I opened fire upon civillians, with a mobile suit. They stood no chance, but, the permission was granted to open fire. Who is this war really against!?" Ari asked.
"In all accuality, this war is against ourselves... This is the second Civil war. And I fear the outcome as much as anyone. The Colonies showed how ruthless they are in London. And who knows if they are going to do it again. Only time will show. They are rampaging across euro..." The commander said, before being cut off.
"THEN WHY AREN'T WE IN EUROPE FIGHTING TO STOP THEM!" Ari shouted out of anger.
"Stand down Stryfe, We remain here to reinforce our positions, if we stretch out or forces right now, we could be facing defeat. Right now, the colonies have the ball, and we have play defense... Otherwise, we will lose the ga..." He started again.
"SHUT UP! ITS NOT A FUCKING FOOTBALL GAME! PEOPLE ARE DYING!" Ari screamed.
"That will be enough Ensign Stryfe... Return to your barracks and await orders." The commander said calmly, "Dismissed."
Ari opened her mouth to say somthing else, but closed it, and saluted, then stormed from the office.
The effects of war were already being seen in New York, and elsewhere around the world.
(Washington DC)
The defence of the nations capital was heavy, Mobile suits patrolled the city ar all hours. Search lights and Anti Aircraft cannons watched the sky. In the temporary barracks set up at the airport which was now a Mobile Suit Base. The 3rd Mobile Suit Battalion sat watching the news. The newscastor said this... "Over seas the war rages on hard, berlin was defended by the UN forces, but the surrounding cities are under rebel control. Here in the states, Riots have broken out all over the country... Mobile Suits were called out into Central Park today to put down a massive riot, when riot troops opened fire, at least 20 Rioters were killed, and more wounded. In space news, A large riot on the Cresta 3 Colony was put down by riot troops, zero casualties... But some in captivity. In Luna City, a small explosion caused minor damage and the evacuation of one of the residentual sections. It turned out it was an accident while working on a vehicle, three were reported dead, and several wounded. In other news..."
Commander Robert Lee kicked the TV off the stand breaking it. "DAMNIT!" He screamed.
"Commander, calm down!" Ensign David Bennet said.
"CALM DOWN? We have fucking people mocking us! Saying we shouldnt go to war! When we are being invaded!" He yelled.
David backed away slightly. "Sir, you have to calm down... This isnt healthy." He said.
"TELLING ME TO CALM THE FUCK DOWN ISNT FUCKING HEALTHY!" Robert yelled at the ensign, who backed away, "NOW GET OUTTA MY SIGHT!"
"Sir yes sir!" David said, his voice quivering with fear, and then he ran from the barracks quickly, the other soldiers following suit.
Robert plopped back down into the chair he had been sitting in, and spoke aloud to himself. "Bastards... ever since people have lived in those damned colonys, they basically forgot about earth... The people here are just the same. Then they come here, and just act stupid... They used nuclear weaponry... DAMNIT! WHY THE HELL DID THEY HAVE TO DO THAT!?"
(The War Room of the Pentagon)
"Sir... It appears the colonial forces are mobilizing again... Their current course is taking them towards Rome." A soldier said.
"They are taking major citys at random... Wrecklessly showing off their strength... The UN will assist in rome... We will continue to fortify our positions here." The General said.
(End Chapter)
Neo: The curtain is about to rise... and the next scene of the First act is just about to begin! Rome, The seat of one of the greatest civilizations of all time... The birthplace of modern civilization... And a thriving city to this day... Amidst aincent ruins, modern sckyscrapers stand... Now... We will have modern ruins join the ancient ones... Next Chapter: The Fall Of Rome!
Neo: Don't Miss It!
(Author's note: Ok... It was a rather short chapter... It may later have more added... But for now it stands... Hopefully following chapters can come thru quicker than this did. Well... Here it is.)