After Eve Gundam Wing: New Heero

Chapter Six

"All systems checked and operational," said Howard from the computer room as his face appeared on Jin's monitor.

"Everything seems fine in here," said Kreed. "Start her up!"

"Roger." The monitors in the cockpits turned on, displaying the image of a simple, flat, grassland at sunset.

"Pretty," said Stephen as he looked around.

"Pretty cool," said Jin. "Seems so real."

"Okay you two," said Kreed. "Your mission is to beat Anita and I. You know the basics of piloting and flying, so it shouldn't take long for you to get used to piloting a Gundam."

"Hey Stephen," started Jin. "I'd like to take Anita and Kreed on by myself this time around."

"Are you crazy?" asked Stephen.

"Same question from me," said Kreed.

"I just wanna learn on my own," replied Jin. "It'll help me learn quicker if I'm alone. I catch on fast that way."

"Have it your way, Jin," said Stephen. Deathscythe backed away from Wing Zero.

"That's a pretty cocky move you just made," said Kreed. "Can you back it up? We have a lot more experience in these things than you do. Are you sure you made a wise choice?"

"Perhaps you're being cocky," said Anita. "We've never seen him in a fight, and he's never seen us. We can't really know how good he is. All I know is he's the best in the Corps, and that's enough for me to take this easy."

"I'm not being cocky," said Jin. "Like I said, I learn better when I'm on my own. You'll find that I am very adaptable."

"Whatever," said Kreed. Nataku took the twin beam trident into both hands as it extended to full length and activated. "Have it your way then."

"So I wonder how I use this Zero system," said Jin as he looked at the blue core in the cockpit, in fron of which he sat.

Pretty simple really replied a feminine mechanical voice in his head. Jin looked around for the source of the voice. Come now. You can't see me, but I can see you quite well

Jin somehow knew who it was that was speaking to him, or rather what was speaking to him.

"Zero?" he asked cautiously.

Present and speaking. How are you Jin?

"Whoa! Incredible. You can...talk?"

I'm not necessarily speaking, I'm communicating to your brain. You can speak to me in the same way if you do so desire. It won't lead people to believe you're insane that way.

"Okay."

"Hey Jin!" said Kreed. "Who are you talking to?"

"Zero," answered Jin plainly. Kreed's face paled.

"Zero's talking to you?" asked Howard.

They may think it's weird. Don't worry about it

"Yeah, I'm talking to Zero," said Jin. "Is that a big deal? I'm sure loads of people can do it."

"No Jin, they can't," answered Howard. "There are very few who can communicate with Zero. Your father was one of them."

Ah yes, Heero. I remember him. He was a magnificent man Jin couldn't handle trying to talk to multiple people or entities at once.

"Give me a minute with Zero guys," he said. He focused on Zero. "So you remember my father?"

Of course I do answered Zero. Haven't seen him in so long...Where is he? How's he doing?

"Zero...My father's dead. He was murdered two years ago. OZ has returned and they killed him and the other Gundam pilots."

Oh...OZ is back huh? Jin nodded. Well then, how can I help you Jin.

"I've come to avenge my parents and put down OZ once and for all before they take control of the Earth and Colonies," said Jin. "And I need your help to do it."

You need my help? asked Zero. No one's ever requested my help before...Jin, many people have gone insane as a result of trying to use me. People have been driven to their painful, miserable deaths...It takes a very stable mind and a heart of pure good intent to control me

"So I've heard," said Jin. "But how do I not lose my mind? I don't really know what to expect."

You're Heero's son said Zero. You'll do fine. Just remain calm at all times when in combat, and I'll try to help you the best I can. Now it will be easier in the simulator, because it won't be real of course, so try not to worry about it too much all right?

"Whatever you say Zero," answered Jin. "Just take it easy on my mind for now. Don't make me do anything I don't want to."

Oh but I don't make you do anything. I can't force the pilot to take any action. Their corrupted mind makes the decision all on their own. Now fight to your full potential

"Got it. Kree. Anita. Let's go!"

Meanwhile, miles away...

"Here are the daily status reports on the weapon, sir," said a young man with bleach blonde hair and light blue eyes as he handed a folder to a man at his desk. The man sitting behind the large table had platinum blonde hair and brown eyes, and looked to be about fifty years old.

"Thank you Max," said the older man as he flipped through the pages. "It's not ready yet I see."

"No sir," replied Max. "The weapon won't be complete for a few more weeks, we estimate."

"You have two weeks," said the older man. "It must be completed within two weeks...or there will be punishment."

"But Colonel Vance!"

"No buts Commander," said Vance harshly. "OZ will finally be victorious if we have this weapon completed, and I want this war over with quickly... I didn't think the TAC could last out so long in this war. They should have fallen a long time ago. Two weeks. That's how much time you have...Do I make myself clear?"

Max looked down at the floor, wishing his life were only easier. After a long pause, he replied with a salute. "Crystal clear, sir."

"Good. You are dismissed."

End Chapter Six


So what do you think about that? I need reviews. I can't stress to you enough how much I need these reviews. Just take some time to tell me what you think. I guess you all got a glimpse of the Colonel Vance in this episode. More will come, and the next chapter will be about Jin and his conflict with ZERO, while he tries to survive Nataku and Sandrock.

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