Orange Star: A revised history
Commanding Officer Mel
Disclaimer: I still don't own the company that made Advance Wars but I do own a copy of the game as usual.
Author's note - And anything that is in Romanji or Pinyin and base Cantonese will be translated, or stated otherwise. Read And Review!
Place: Orange Star HQ
"Mel, you're alive . . ."
"And I'm blind . . .where'd you put my glasses Sami?"
"I thought somebody said he'd manage." The girl teased.
"Hmph . . .you'd actually believe that?"
"I'm not sure I'd believe anything you'll tell me anymore." She said frowning.
"Hmm. I'm sorry . . ."
"Just a second. I think I put them next to mine or something." She said rummaging through a drawer. "Here you go." She gently pressed the worn black frames into his hands.
"Ah, thank you."
"You should go get some rest before we go and attack Black Hole HQ . . ."
"As should you." Mel said putting them back on.
"Wha? I don't think I need to."
"Yeah right, not after what Andy told me about a certain someone passing out and crying her eyes out for the past day or so."
"Huh? He promised not to tell!"
"Well, can't do anything about that now eh?" He said patting her head. "C'mon . . .we've got a couple hours . . .let's get some rest."
"Yeah . . .sounds good."
Time: Late night
Place: Path to Black Hole HQ
" . . .so what's the plan Mel?" Sami asked following him.
" . . .I dunno. I'm figuring we go in and kick the living hell out of him and kill them all." He said simply wrapping his fingers around his sword.
" . . .interesting thought." Gary muttered as he swung his suitcase idly.
" . . .I didn't invite you two to come along . . ." Mel said to his underlings.
"Well we wanted to see what the hell it is that you do anyway. Especially when you're going in alone into an enemy base."
" . . .I'm not alone though . . ."
"Yeah! I'm coming too!" Andy said.
"You're all suicidal maniacs . . ." Gabe said.
"And that makes you one too if you're coming with us." Sami said.
" . . .true. Well . . .the more the merrier I say."
" . . .won't argue with that logic then . . ." She laughed.
"Hmm . . . now where the hell is it . . ." Mel muttered.
"Well, weren't you stranded there for a couple of days or something?"
" . . .yeah? Point being? I still don't remember where it is exactly."
"It can't be that hard to miss. I mean it's a huge black building shaped like a – ow! What the hell was that for?" Andy asked after Sami hit him in the head.
"You're saying dirty things." The girl said simply.
"Hmph . . .well I guess you can't take dirty humor still."
"Well, stow that away now . . .I think we're in front of it . . ." Mel said. "Hmm . . .I don't see any guards . . ."
"That's what you punks think!"
"Whoa! Get down!" Andy said leaping away from the gunfire.
"Hmm . . .Black Hole elite." Mel muttered.
"How can you tell?" Sami asked pulling out a 9mm.
"They're obviously different from the rest. Look at their armor."
"Damn . . .and I thought we wanted to go in quietly." The girl muttered.
"Oh who cares? Let's raise some hell!" Andy said tossing a grenade at them.
" . . .where did you steal that?" Mel asked in surprise.
"Oh, I found a whole box full of them inside the armory, so I helped myself."
" . . .ugh . . ."
'BOOM!'
" . . .well I guess that takes care of them . . ." Mel said peering over some bushes. " . . .definitely took care of them."
Place: Black Hole HQ
"Hmm . . . lovely décor." Sami spat as she eyed the drab metal halls.
" . . .well I can't really say much. I've been trapped in a dungeon for a few days or so . . ."
"Have to agree with that logic." Gary said glancing at his commander.
" . . .hmm . . .shouldn't there be a whole bunch of them ready to come and attack us?"
"Who cares? You'll probably cut them all to pieces or something." Andy said looking at his watch.
"So what if I do?"
" . . .then I didn't have to come with."
"And miss out on the fighting?"
" . . .bleah . . .I hate fighting battles with my own bare hands . . ."
"Hmm . . .chickening out because of memories from the tournament Andy?" Gabe asked.
"Maybe . . .it's just that I don't think it's the best idea."
"Well I'm coming along either way." Sami said. "Because if Mel's gonna die, I'm gonna be the one who's gonna kick the snot out of him . . ."
"How cruel . . ." Mel said with a mock-groan. "I won't be dying anytime soon."
"Keep it that way then!"
"Yes, yes mistress."
"Why you! I ought to – "
"There they are! Get the intruders!" Came shouts from the halls.
"Nice goin' 'mi." Mel said pulling out his gun. "Well looks like it's time for me to – "
"Go, go . . .I'll deal with it." Gabe said pulling out a set of throwing knives in each hand.
"You serious?"
"No problem . . .the rule goes like this . . .the subordinates always die before the commander . . .right?" The assassin laughed.
" . . ."
"Farewell then commander . . ." Gabe said pushing a button, slamming down a metal gate that separated the rest of them from him.
" . . .dammit! Gabe . . ."
"I'll hold them off for the time being . . .after all . . .I don't think it's possible for them to kill me. After all . . .how many of them have I killed first?" He said giving a twisted leer at the guards. "DIE!"
"Why you! I'm coming to get you from the other side of that wall!" Mel shouted.
"No need, no need . . .I'm standing with my back against it, you try to cut through it, you'll cut me . . .heh . . ."
"Damn!"
" . . .as for the rest of you, you shall never pass! Quickly now, onto the next floor with the rest of you." Gabe muttered from the door.
" . . .fine, just don't die."
"Haha . . .I won't. Trust me, I won't."
Place: Next few floors
" . . .gah . . .is there no end to them?" Gary asked reloading his guns.
"Most likely not." Sami answered, hiding next to the gunner.
"They're only human . . .there shouldn't be that many reserve forces . . ."
"Well let's keep moving . . ." Mel said.
"Bah . . .you know what boss?" Gary muttered.
"What?"
"You three just move it. Hopefully Gabe's all right, but if you guys are worn out taking care of these grunts you're not gonna be in top condition when the time comes . . ."
"I'm not gonna lose another – "
"Ah, ah, ah. Don't talk like that." Gary said pushing the three of them up the stairs. "I'll be just fine."
"Fine . . .Gary, I'm counting on you to make sure they don't get past – " Mel was interrupted by a blinding flash.
"Mel! Sami! Andy! MOVE IT!"
"Whoa! Let's go you two!" Mel said running up another flight of stairs.
"Right behind you Mel!" Andy called out.
Place: Commander's room
As they made their way up towards the room where Dark and Sturm resided, the number of enemies had dwindled already, most of them sent to their deaths against the two White Sun assassins. Andy gave a groan.
"Ugh . . .I'm exhausted . . ."
"Andy, what are you doing?" Sami asked.
"Ah . . .don't mind me." He said sitting against the wall. "I'll cover for you two . . Sturm's close, I can feel it."
"You're chickening out?" Mel asked with a laugh.
"Nah . . .I'm just standing watch."
"I'd say that's a euphemistic way of saying you're slacking off Andy."
"Aw bite me."
"Well . . .if you say so, me and Sami are going in . . .you ready?"
"You know what? I'll cover you too Mel . . .I got a bad feeling about this . . ."
"Bad feeling about what you three?" Came a tired voice.
" . . .figures, they made it in one piece."
"Of course we did . . .it wasn't like there were that many of them to begin with anyway . . ."
"Getting a bit overconfident now are we?" Gary laughed at Gabe.
"What . . .?"
"You look worse for wear."
"Bah . . .it's nothing. C'mon . . .let's just kill them both and go home."
"I'll agree with Gabe on this one." Mel said. "Sturm and Dark have been alive a bit too long for my liking. Let's go!" Standing up, Mel kicked open the door to where his nemesis' awaited.
"Ah . . .good to see you again boy." Sturm said scornfully. "I guess you should call this 'the end'."
"It'll be the end for both of you."
"Such harsh words coming from you . . ." Dark laughed.
"Dark . . ."
"I must admit, sharing a body with you was quite . . .unfulfilling."
"I never like sharing . . .especially with people I don't know." Mel replied pointing his sword at Dark.
"Well, I'm you and you're me . . .heh."
"I refuse to believe that."
"But however . . .I'm the better one . . .hehehe . . ."
"Shut up you two faced piece of shit."
"Ooh, those are fighting words. I think that means . . .I'll just take this opportunity to KILL YOU!" Dark appeared in front of Mel, swinging down ferociously with his sword. "DIE!"
"You really think that's going to work?" Mel said as he blocked the blow with his own blade.
" . . .im-impossible . . .there's no way you could have – URK!" He was cut off with a knee to the gut.
"It's more than possible . . ."
"I am the embodiment of En! I will never lose!" Dark growled as he leapt away from Mel. "Destruction Wave!" He slashed downward, making huge columns of energy travel across the room towards Mel.
"Urgh . . ." Mel groaned as he attempted to hold off the dark energy with his sword. "Argh!" He was knocked to the ground.
"I told you . . .I was the better one . . ." Dark said, his sword hovering over Mel's throat.
"You . . .you . . ."
"ARGH!" Dark screamed as a burst of flame hit him.
"Get off of him right now!" Sami yelled as she readied another blast.
"Hmm . . .I see she's still as cute as ever . . .why don't you show me what I saw the first time we met . . .hmm?" He leered.
"What?" Sami was taken aback. "What the heck are you talking about?"
"I'm talking about the first battle you and Mel had . . .and how I ended up helping him win."
"You . . .you . . ." Sami's face turned bright red.
"You know . . .I probably know every inch of your body as well as Mel does . . .and maybe even more . . ."
"Stop . . .stop it, you sicko!"
"I won't stop . . .because the two of you are both going to rest in PIECES!"
'BANG!'
"Ack!" Dark's free hand went to the side of his face. "Who . . .who did that?"
"Oh . . .did I hit something? My bad. I coulda sworn I was shooting for the eye." Gary said pointing his gun at Dark. "But . . .killing my commander's a bad thing . . .ya know? Cuz . . .we still need him around so that he can boss us around and stuff . . .yeah."
"And . . .really, is it necessary to threaten a lady as well?" Gabe asked behind Dark. "Because, that's not very polite."
"I knew I sensed more than one of you . . ." Dark hissed.
"No shit Sherlock." Mel said. "But you're gonna regret paying attention to them instead of me." He pulled out the En Rifle. "Get off me!"
"What the?" Dark asked bewildered as an energy beam tore through his gut. "ARGH!" He screamed as he flew off and hit the ground.
" . . .um . . .Mel is he dead?" Sami asked.
"Haha . . .stupid girl, it'll take more than that to kill me."
"Yikes . . .he is invincible."
"Maybe I'll just get rid of you first girl!" Dark lunged for Sami.
"Wha – what are you – yeek!" The girl shrieked as she jumped back.
"Damn, I missed!" Dark spat. "At least I got something out of it." He sneered holding a large chunk of her top.
"Wha? You pervert!" She cried.
"I'll make it worse next time!"
"Not if there is a next time Dark!" Mel said. "I've got you this time around!" Mel said putting a lock on Dark's arm.
"What are you – hrk!" He groaned as the bone in his left arm snapped. "Bastard punk . . ." He reached out and slammed Mel's face with his fist.
"Oof!"
"The rest of you guys are next!"
"This might prove a bit problematic Gary . . ." Gabe muttered.
"Indeed it will . . ."
"Andy! Where the hell are you hiding?" Sami shouted.
"Not here!" Andy replied, still outside.
"I'll just kill the whole lot of you then!"
"Ah crap . . ." Andy groaned.
"Heh . . .let's start with you then Andy . . .I doubt Mel's going to move anytime – URK . . ."
"You talk way too much for you own good man . . ." Gabe said, his sword sticking out of the Entity's neck.
"Damn ninja . . ."
"Even though I'm not the Commander, I'm still just as good with a sword as Mel."
"You . . .get off of me!" Dark swung back with his leg and sent Gabe flying.
"Damn . . ."
"I guess this is when we call a tactical retreat?" Gary said pulling out a small cartridge from his coat. "Flash shot!"
"You think that smoke and mirrors is gonna work on me? Foolish!" Dark knocked Gary down with his good arm.
"Ugh . . .not good . . .any ideas Miss Sami?"
"Um . . .no?"
"We're screwed then . . ."
"Hey Mel! I'm gonna kill your little girlfriend here?"
"Wha . . .damn that smarts . . ." Mel said getting up.
"Grr, I've had enough of you Dark!" Sami said kicking him in the face.
"Ooh, girl's got a good kick. Too bad it's not gonna work on me!" He said shredding the fabric on her pants as well.
"Kya!"
"Heh . . .might as well enjoy the view eh?"
"You freak!" Mel said sweeping Dark off his feet. "Take this!" He said stomping onto Dark's stomach.
"Don't you know it doesn't work on me?"
"Shut up, we're both damn persistent aren't we?"
"I swear . . .upon my life, to KILL YOU!" Mel said stabbing Dark's stomach. "And to take that sword back!"
"You . . .you punk! How come you can hurt me?"
"Who cares? You're goin' down!"
"I am invincible!"
"I. DON'T. CARE." Mel said making his point with each word. "You WILL DIE."
"No I won't you damn kid . . ." Dark muttered as his 'broken' arm grabbed Mel's leg.
"What the? Didn't I break that?
"I told you . . .you can't beat me that – "
"Shut up!" Mel said slicing off Dark's arm.
"ARGH . . ."
"Maybe, just maybe but somehow . . .I will see you in HELL." Mel said stabbing his sword deep into Dark's neck.
"Hrk . . ."
"You . . .won't ever win." Mel said finalizing his point by shooting Dark's legs and other arm.
"Hrk . . .im . . .possible . . .how can . . .this be . . .?"
"Heh . . .see how you like that Dark."
"I . . .I won't be defeated so easily." He said as he got up again . . .
" . . .no way . . .there's not an humanly possible way that you can get up after what I did to you . . .guys? Guys did you see that?"
"Yeah . . .I saw that . . ." Gabe said. "But I won't believe it . . .hell, I'm injured, I'll believe anything right now." It was true, after holding off the numerous enemy forces inside the HQ, the two White Sun Commanders looked worse for wear.
"Ah . . .can't we finish this in one shot then . . .?" Gary asked.
"I dunno . . .but we'll damn well try . . ."
"Here goes!" Mel said grabbing Dark's neck.
"What . . .are you trying to pull?"
"Something that should have killed Sturm the first time . . ." Mel said yanking the sword out of Dark's neck.
"Augh . . .damn you . . ."
"It doesn't matter anymore . . .but this will . . .end it!" Mel said grabbing Dark's head and slamming it into the ground. "Get him guys!"
"Gotcha Mel!"
"On it . . ." Gabe and Gary moved in as the three of them commenced beating on Dark.
Place: Back of the room
"Gah . . .dammit Andy, that guy's a freakin' perv." Sami muttered.
"Yeah, yeah, cover yourself up Sami."
"Say . . .how come Sturm isn't helping Dark?"
"Who knows? Andy shrugged. "He's just standing there watching. "As if there's something goin' on in that head of his."
"Well let's just hope he stays there and we don't get screwed."
"Yeah . . ."
"Andy, shouldn't we get outta here?"
"I dunno . . .but as long as we're back here . . .we should be okay . . ."
Place: Middle of the chaos
" . . .you . . .you . . .how can it be that the three of you can . . .do this . . .?" Dark said breathing raggedly.
"I guess I must have stolen some of that power of yours Dark . . ." Mel said.
"I . . .I see . . ."
"Why . . .are you doing this Dark?"
"Indeed . . .why am I doing this . . ."
" . . .don't you know?"
" . . .I . . .I think I understand now . . ."
" . . .?"
"It is true . . .that we are almost like one."
"Huh . . ."
"Instead of 'cloning' you, rather I was forcibly removed from your physical body when you 'died'."
" . . .I see . . .no wonder I didn't hear your voice afterwards . . ."
"I understand what I must do now . . .I mustn't exist in this state . . .I mean world. ARGH!" Sturm struck Dark in the back.
"You have failed Dark." Sturm said disappointed. "And you are still alive boy . . .join forces with me and we will take over the world . . ."
"How about no and it's you turn to not be alive?" Mel said.
"Fools! In your battered states, how do you all expect to defeat me?" Sturm laughed.
"I've done it before, I'll do it again!" Mel said.
"Actually . . ." Dark strained. "You had nothing to do with defeating Sturm that time Mel . . .I did." He got up on one knee.
"What . . .what are you talking about? That was me in that – and . . .how come you're still moving?"
"I told . . .you . . .I'm invincible . . .
"I would tell you more, but this is farewell. I'm still capable of doing more than you think I can Sturm . . ." Then Dark placed a death grip on Sturm's neck.
"W-w-what do you think you are doing? Obey me! Desist!"
"Mel, Sami . . .the rest of you. Run for it. Get out of here. Anything within a twenty-five mile radius will be destroyed. Especially this MAN." Dark struggled to maintain control and motioned for them to escape. "And . . .Sturm . . .I won't obey someone who has just struck me down for 'failing'."
"Dark . . .you still are a jerk nonetheless." Mel said.
"You have at least twenty minutes or so . . .I'm gathering enough energy to burn this entire region . . ."
"Holy shit . . ."
"GO! NOW! There's a recon vehicle outside, MOVE!"
" . . .farewell Dark." Mel said as he ran from the doorway.
"Ack! Wait up Mel!" His friends called out following him.
Place: Compound
The recon sped carrying its five occupants through the now empty and bloodied streets of the cities of Black Hole.
" I guess this is it. We've finally won." Andy said.
"Let's hope so . . ." Mel said as he finally relaxed. They all sat nursing their wounds as Mel pressed hard on the gas.
"Mel . . .do you think we should come back later to check for any clues?" Sami asked.
" . . .perhaps . . ."
Place: Black Hole HQ
"Sturm . . .prepare to go straight to hell." Dark said.
"Hmph . . .and are . . .you willing . . .to do it?"
"Of course . . .to rid the world of you is worth destroying this temporary form."
"Temporary?"
"Hahaha . . .fool. You don't know what you're messing with do you?"
"What?"
"The reason the world is safe from bastards like you, is because of people like Mel and his friends." Dark said, staring at Sturm through his bloodied eyes.
" . . ."
"Ah . . .you have a few minutes left . . .any last words?"
"I . . .I shall be back. Mark . . .mark those words . . ."
"Not likely . . ." Dark said giving a fanged grin. For the remainder of the time, maniacal laughter echoed throughout the empty hallways where dead soldiers lay . . .
Place: Orange Star Compound
Skidding to a halt, the recon stopped within the last few seconds, and it's occupants turned to take a look.
" . . .it's almost twenty minutes . . ." Gabe said.
Place: Black Hole
"See you . . .in HELL!" Dark screamed, unleashing a blast of En from his body, tearing the headquarters, and everything within the its path to pieces, leaving almost nothing.
Place: Orange Star compound
" . . .no way . . ." Mel watched in amazement as the purplish column incinerated any and every trace that there ever was a Black Hole army. " . . .Dark."
The others sat in shock as they watched as well.
Place: Inside the HQ
" . . .did they get out safely?" Sonja asked, as during the general confusion of the battle, no one noticed that they had returned.
"Hmm . . .someone's coming in." Nell said looking at the screen.
"Hey . . .it's them."
"Yes! They did it! We've finally won!" Max cheered.
"Well . . .I'll be. They pulled it off. They've done it." Grit said to Olaf.
"Of course they did! I knew those youngsters always could!"
"Whatever Olaf . . ." Drake muttered. "Aye, Eagle, what now?"
" . . .give them the typical heroes' welcome, what else?"
"Mel . . .you've done your master proud. And Andy . . .you've earned only a very small portion of my respect. But Sonja . . .I forbid you to have anything to do with him!"
"But . . .but . . .if Mel and Sami are engaged, why not me?"
"Because . . .because . . .uh . . ."
"What's this about us now?" Sami asked as she kicked open the door.
"Wow . . .you all look like crap." Max said.
"Shut up Max . . .it's not my fault that Dark is just as perverted as Mel . . ." Sami muttered hiding behind Mel. Her clothing was torn rather distastefully.
" . . .hey, it's not my fault he's a pervert . . ." Mel muttered.
"At least I didn't get into a lot of the fighting . . ." Sami said.
"Yeah . . .neither did Andy." Mel glared.
"Excuse me for believing in self-preservation . . ."
"Andy!" Sonja said. "Come here!"
"Sonja . . .hey . . .are you okay?"
"No! This can't be . . ." Kanbei groaned.
"I'm okay as long as you are Andy!"
Mel and his friends collapsed onto the floor of the command center.
"Phew . . .took damn long enough. This war that is." Mel said.
"Hmm . . .hey Mel, do you think that we can plan it all and get it started once we get home?"
"Get what started . . .?"
"You idiot!" She said dangling the ring on her chain in front of him.
" . . .oh that . . .right."
"Then maybe we should leave and get you two ready then." Nell said.
"Wait a sec . . ." Mel said standing up. "There's somethin' I gotta do."
"What's that?"
"I'll just go with Sami. Everyone else . . .you guys can get ready first . . ."
"Oh . . .all right then. Don't take too long you two." Nell said.
"Right, be careful nii-chan." Sonja waved as Mel made his way out. "Andy, help me pack up. Let's get ready to have a huge party once we get home."
"What about your dad . . .?"
"Don't mind him too much Andy . . ."
"Stupid . . .boy . . .grr . . ." Kanbei muttered.
"Ah . . .Kanbei, sir?" Gabe asked.
"What is it?"
"Well you see, we have nothing more to do in the White Sun army and well our decision was to give the territory back to you. We're heading back to Orange Star and working there. Nell has already accepted this proposal and it was. . .and honor to serve under you." Gabe bowed.
"I see . . .if that's how it is . . .the lot of you are free to return home."
"So . . .the Legendary White Sun is no more?" Sonja asked.
"Never, we'll always be known as the White Sun!" Gary said.
"How?"
"Um . . .ask Mel." Gary mumbled.
"Haha . . .okay."
Place: Main corridor of OS HQ
"Hey Sami . . ."
"Yeah?"
"Maybe you should get something to change into first eh?"
"Hmph . . .maybe."
"Well . . .I'll wait for you outside."
"Shouldn't you change too? You're soaked in blood . . .and it's kinda gross."
"Hmm, I guess so."
Time: Twenty some minutes later
Place: Remnants of Black Hole
"Mel . . .just what are we looking for?" Sami asked.
"I'm not too sure. But I want to see if that sword of Dark's is still around."
"Didn't you pick it up?"
"No . . .I lost track of it during the fight."
"Ah."
"Be careful now. There's a lot of residual Dark En in this place. Stay close, there's no knowing what this stuff can do to people." He said surveying the scorched terrain.
"Okay . . ."
"Hmm . . .I guess it'd be destroyed after all this." Mel sighed.
"Why, is this sword worth more than your life?"
"No . . .it's just something about it bothers me."
"Hmm." She peered through her binoculars. " Hey . . .there's a strange glint in the distance."
"Huh . . .where?"
"Over there." She pointed northwards.
"Hmm . . .that's where the HQ was . . ."
"Ooh . . ."
"Might as well check for any survivors. If either Dark or Sturm are still there, I'll kill 'em again."
As the two of the them walked, Sami felt a chill run up her spine.
"Mel . . .?"
"Yeah?"
"Did you . . .feel something?"
"Feel . . .what?"
"It was creepy." She mumbled.
"Not really . . .I didn't feel a thing."
"Okay . . ." She crept closer to Mel.
"Hmm . . .could it be? Nah . . ."
"What?"
"Nothing . . .it can't be." He said as they reached the leveled area that was Black Hole Headquarters.
"What's that thing sticking outta the ground?"
" . . .Origin . . ."
"Origin . . .what's that?"
"A sword belonging to a master."
"So . . .?"
"That's the sword Sturm took from me and gave to Dark."
" . . ."
"How did that thing survive . . ."
"I have no clue . . ."
"Okay . . .whatever, let's just take the thing and go. I just wanna get the hell outta here."
"I'm with you on this one."
"Ugh . . .ur . . .dammit, OUT!" Mel started yanking with all his might. "Grr . . ."
"Need some help?"
"Please."
"Mmm . . .no good." Sami said as she started pulling alongside Mel.
"Grr . . ." Mel shoved Destruction Blade next to Origin and started prying. "Take this you stupid sword!"
'Clank' The sword popped out, but started floating in mid-air.
" . . .um . . .is that supposed to happen?" Sami asked looking confused.
"Uh . . ."
"Weird." They watched as it continued to float and as the sky became dark. "Now I'm officially creeped out."
"Me too . . .I don't think we should touch that anytime soon . . ."
"Say . . .Mel?"
"Yeah . . .?"
"What the hell is up with that sword?"
"Beats me . . .I don't really know what Sturm did to it afterwards."
For a few more moments, the sky continued to burn, until is just stopped.
" . . .what . . .was that?"
" . . ." Mel just stared blankly.
"The sword's still floating though."
"Hmm . . ." Mel reached out and grabbed it. Nothing. Not even a trace of energy emanated from the sword. " . . .it's back to normal again. It no longer is under Sturm's control."
"Yeah . . ."
"Well . . .I guess that's it for now. It's done."
"Yes . . .let's go Mel."
"Let's go home . . ." Just as Mel turned, he barely felt a familiar presence behind him, turning and expecting to see Dark, nothing was there. "Huh . . ." He sighed. "I work too hard." Taking Sami's hand, they headed back to the HQ.
End of Chapter
Author's Note: This in essence is the 'final' Chapter of the First book in the Orange Star History Series. Thanks for putting up with me all these years. The next two books should come around shortly once I get some time to deal with it.
Later,
Mel