Engaging the Enemy

In the morning…

Holly woke up first, still in Genki's arms. She gently kissed him on the lips. He's hand moved up holding her there so she couldn't pull away. She just kept kissing him, beginning to enjoy herself. Genki pulled her closer becoming more passionate. Now she fought him and broke the kiss.

"Not like that Genki. I want it gentle not forceful."

"Sorry, guess I kinda lost control for a moment there."

"It's ok just try to keep it gentle. Otherwise its lustful which isn't what I want right now." Genki looked down somewhat ashamed. Holly lifted his eyes to meet hers, "it's ok Genki."

"Holly its felt lustful to you cause it was. I can't help it the beast part of me wants to just go down on you right now. I'm having trouble stopping myself."

"Go down on me?"

"It means have sex with you. I'm sorry maybe you shouldn't be around me. This is becoming harder and harder for me to control, what if I lose control?" Holly was surprised then realized that he was concerned.

"Genki as long as you try to fight it with everything you got." *sigh* "then even if we have sex. I won't be mad at you. I know what they did to you made things hard for you, and I understand that." She kissed him with a little more passion then before. He was surprised but just kissed back. Pushing his tongue in her mouth and stroking hers with his. She groaned but didn't fight, then after a minute or so broke the kiss off. "You feel any better?"

"A little" he smiled and gently caressed her cheek with his hand.

"Lets go find the others and get some breakfast," She said getting up he stood up too.

They both walked out into the main waiting room finding everyone there. They got something to eat since the others had already eaten.

"Genki you wounds are gone. How?" Tiger asked.

"Simple, I regenerated" no one said anything further. Genki introduced the searchers to the soldiers that had helped them. "This is the Alpha squadron, one of the squadrons I was in control of. This is Balanka, Jax, Blade, Laser, Tower, Saber, and Viper. And the ladies are Siren, Sky, and Katanna." They all shook hands/paws, then Viper asked.

"So are we going after these guys, Lieutenant Sakura?"

"Yes, we will. We need to get some supplies and artillery here before we leave. Please just call me Genki, we aren't in the military at the moment." He responded.

"Genki, how are we going to beat these guys? All of us don't know how to use these machines." Holly asked.

"Then we'll teach you. Isn't that right?" Genki looked at the Alpha squadron.

"Yes Sir!" they shouted saluting him.

"I thought I told you that you don't have to do that any more?" Genki asked.

"You did Sir. Out of respect we want to do this. You were the best Lieutenant in the military and you still are to us. You care for your men, where as most don't. You never told us to do something we couldn't do. You helped us more than you'll ever know, Sir." Saber replied, the others nodded in agreement.

"Thanks guys, that means a lot. Now let's get to work, each of you go with one of my friends and train them. The rest of you get the supplies together. Now Hare, do you want to learn to fly? If you do go with Laser, he'll teach you. Holly you come with me. Let's go."

"Right" everyone, shouted. Genki took Holly, Hare went with Laser, Mocchi went with Sky, Golem with Balanka, Tiger with Jax, Greywolf with Blade, and Suezo with Siren. Tower, Saber, Viper, and Katanna went and got the supplies together.

hanger 15…

Genki got Holly some equipment and they went over to one of the jets. Holly stopped and looked at Genki then at the jet.

"Genki, I can't fly that thing. After what I saw I'm not sure I'd want to." Holly said in fear.

"Holly it's ok. I'll be riding with you. That normally doesn't happen so don't worry. I'll teach you everything you need to know. Now come on." Genki came over and grabbed her hand and led her over to the jet. "Get in the front seat. I'll be right behind you. I have the same controls you do." Holly reluctantly got in. Genki came up and first showed her how to secure the harness. Then had her put on the helmet and showed her how to snap on and off the oxygen mask. He showed her the throttle, control stick, and other gauges, explaining each one to her in a way she would understand.

In nearby hanger 17 …

Hare was going through the same lesson with Laser. Hare didn't know if he wanted to do this after all. He continued anyway so Tiger couldn't make fun of him.

At the shooting range…

Mocchi, Suezo, Tiger, Golem, And Greywolf where learning to shoot. Greywolf and Tiger used mortars since they couldn't use a gun. Golem used a bazooka, just barely. Mocchi used a machine gun and other various guns. And Suezo used a high-powered cannon. Suezo fire one off and scorched Tiger. Tiger in turn chased him around trying to zap him with his lightning until Jax and Siren stopped them. The others were just fine, and no other mishaps occurred.

Back in hanger 15 …

After he had finished he opened the hanger door and got in the back.

"Turn the jet on Holly." Holly turned the key and it turned on. "Now put the hatch down like I showed you." Holly pushed the hatch button, and it closed. "Next, move the throttle forward one notch and steer the jet with the control stick. And take us out of the hanger." Holly did so and drove the jet out of the hanger. "Go down to the end of the field and turn around in line with the lane, then stop."

"How do I stop, Genki?" she asked on the way down the field.

"Push down on the break with your foot after bringing the throttle back to the zero mark. You're doing great, Holly."

"Thanks, Genki." Holly stopped at the end of the field. She noticed Hare in the jet next to them. He looked very nervous.

"Holly, put on your headset." Holly did and he did as well. "Hey Laser, you gonna go first or what? Over."

"No, you can go. Hare is just a little scared and wants someone else to go first. Over." Laser responded.

"Ok, then we'll go first. Over." Genki said.

"Ok. Over and out."

"Ok, Holly. Now to take off you'll need to take your foot off the break, and push the throttle forward slowly until it reaches 20. The jet will build up speed and then you'll need to pull back on the stick to lift off the ground. The speedometer should be at 115 or more to take off. Ok?"

"Yeah, I think I've got it. Here we go." She answered. Holly moved the throttle to the 20 mark. Then waited for the jet to get up to speed. When it did she pulled back on the stick and the jet lifted off the ground.

"Good. Put the landing gear away. Then go up at and angle until the elevation is at 10000."

"Ok." Holly put the landing gear away and headed up. They soon reached 10000 ft.

"Let's try some maneuvers. I'm going to fly in a pattern of turns. Then, I want you to repeat them. Ok?"

"Yeah I get it. Go ahead, I'm ready." Genki commenced his run. He turned right, then left, then left, then right again. Holly repeated the run. Genki did a few more and Holly repeated them.

Back on the ground…

Hare finally got the nerve to take off and Laser took him through a similar training exercise.

In jet number 07…

Holly had perfectly copied Genki's moves.

"Genki, why am I doing this any way?"

"I want you to be used to turning and following other jets, that's why." Genki said calmly.

"No, I mean. Why am I flying, I don't like heights, remember?"

"I thought you would be the best candidate to teach. You're really smart and you're a quick study. You're willing to help your friends, at almost any cost. I think you have the bravery and skills to be a very good pilot. Where as Hare, just took off a few minutes ago, and is still having trouble."

"Thanks for the compliment, but I don't like fighting. You already knew that."

"I know, but if the lives of our friends were in danger, would you fight?" Holly was silent for a few minutes.

"Yes, I would. I don't like fighting, but I will when I have to. That doesn't mean I'm going to fight our enemies any other time."

"If you want to save your world you'll have to. They aren't going to stop what they're doing just because we tell them to. They'll take over and enslave the people of this world if we don't stop them."

"I know that, Genki. I don't want to kill and I don't like the idea of killing. I'm not sure I'm capable of such an act."

"I never said you had to like it, or even approve of it. Your capable of killing, Holly, everyone is. You just choose not to."

"I'll fight for my world, and my friends, but not for any other reason you said. I'm beginning to think you like killing." She said enraged.

"I don't like killing. I guess over the years my heart has turned cold and it doesn't bother me any more, that's all." He solemnly replied.

"Your heart isn't that cold and if it is I'll help you warm it. I'm still not sure about this, but I'll trust what you say."

"Thanks, Holly. Now let's see if we can get you over your fear of heights." Genki suddenly made the jet shoot straight up. Holly closed her eyes. "Holly you need to keep your eyes open. If you're flying alone you'd probably crash with them closed." Holly opened her eyes again. She didn't like how high up they were or what Genki was doing, but he was right. "Ok, let's have a wild ride, shall we?" The jet went up even more, and then the engines shut down from lack of oxygen. They began to free-fall; Holly screamed a bit as they began to fall. "Stop screaming, that isn't going to help. You're in control now. You'll have to restart the engines and pull out before we hit the ground."

"What!? I can't do this, Genki."

"Yes, you can. Buck up and get over your fear, or we'll die. I can't restart the engines from back here." Holly's eyes widened with shock and terror.

Back on the ground…

Hare had already landed and was a good pilot. The others quit there training and supply loading for the day. Everyone had been busy most of the day. Now the sun was close to setting. They all when out to watch Genki teach Holly to fly.

Balanka turned on the CB so they could hear what was going on. But what they heard they didn't like.

Genki: "Thanks, Holly. Now let's see if we can get you over your fear of heights."

Genki: "Holly you need to keep your eyes open. If your flying alone you'd probably crash with them closed."

Genki: "Ok, let's have a wild ride, shall we?"

Holly: *scream*

Genki: "Stop screaming, that isn't going to help. You're in control now. You'll have to restart the engines and pull out before we hit the ground."

Holly: "What!? I can't do this, Genki."

Genki: "Yes, you can. Buck up and get over your fear, or we'll die. I can't restart the engines from back here."

"What is he doing? Trying to kill them both?" Tiger asked.

"He's gone mad." Suezo commented.

"Silence! Genki is trying to get her to face her fear. She'll never learn if she won't face it. And he can restart the engines from where he is. He told her that to get her to face her fear and do it herself." Viper informed them all. As the plane descended the rebels and soldiers watched and listened.

Back in jet 07…

Holly was like a deer in the headlights. She was just terrified as she watched the ground get closer.

"Holly, come on if you don't restart the engines now and pull out you won't be able to." Genki informed. Holly suddenly snapped out of her daze and pushed the button. The engines fired and she pulled back on the stick hard. The jet stopped falling and pulled out about 200 ft of the ground. They soared back up to 2000 ft and she realized that she had done it. "Well done Holly, you're a great pilot. You ok up there?"

"Yeah. I guess you were right, I can do this and really good too." She replied.

"Yes, you can. Now, why don't you have some fun and hit those targets over there? You already know how to aim and fire."

"Ok." She took the jet into a spin and shot two missiles after targeting. Hitting her mark dead on. Then used the guns and nailed the rest of the targets. She spun the jet upside down and spun it back around. "This is so fun. I don't know why I was afraid."

"Great. Now, let's land. I think it's about time to get some food."

"Ok." Holly headed toward the ground.

"When you come in, do it with your nose up. Then slowly lower the nose down so the rear landing gear wheels touch first then the front. Just like you saw me do. Once you're down reverse the engines to slow you down and drive back into the hanger. " Holly put out the landing gear and brought it down as Genki had instructed. The rear wheels touched; then she brought the nose down quickly and reversed the engines. The jet slowed and she pulled it into the hanger. "Great job Holly! Now, let's go get something to eat I'm starving." Genki jumped down and waited for her. When she got down they walked outside being met by the others. Sky and Siren cooked dinner, everyone eating heartily. "Well tomorrow I'll take Holly to the firing range. I want the others to learn about the vehicles." Holly looked at him for a moment.

"As you wish sir" Siren replied, the others nodding.

"I think we should get some rest." He said.

"Genki can I speak with you alone please?" Holly asked.

"Sure" He got up and walked behind her outside and they went into a near by building. "What's up Holly?"

"Do we really need to learn all this? I don't want to kill anyone. I can't…" Tears formed in her eyes. Genki pulled her into his arms.

"Holly I know you don't want to, but if you don't you might die. If we fail to stop them the entire world will be taken over. Then people enslaved. I don't see any other way to stop them." His voice was quite. She held onto him shaking slightly. He rubbed her back gently, trying to calm her down. She soon did, she pulled back and looked into his eyes. They held, concern, love, compassion, and worry. She gently kissed him for a moment. Then took his hand and led him back to the others. He followed silently. She got her sleeping bad and laid it out. Then lay down, he lay down next to her putting his arms around her. They soon fell asleep, The Alpha Squadron smiled at each other before going to sleep them selves, the rest of the rebel doing to same soon after.

The next morning…

Holly woke in Genki's arms, she liked being in his arms, and it made her feel safe. She kissed him gently; he kissed back as he woke up. He didn't stop her when she broke away. He just smiled and her whispering,

"Good morning love" in her ear. She blushed at him calling her that but whispered back.

"Good morning to you too" he chuckled and held her close. She leaned into the embrace, closing her eyes. Then he released her she looked up at him. He leaned over and kissed her neck gently whispering.

"I love you more then words can express" She didn't feel comfortable with what he was doing and pushed him back whispering.

"Please, I don't like that. I just want to take it easy for now." He nodded and got up. Going over to start breakfast. She followed, after a few minutes of cooking the others all woke up. They all got their breakfast, Genki walked out side to be by himself after very quickly eating. Disappearing into a building out of sight he sat down to think. *Holly why won't you let me get any more intimate with you? I know your afraid but I won't hurt you. * He sighed closing his eyes. Sky had follow him and walked over putting her hand on his shoulder. He looked up at her.

"She wants to be with you not the beast inside you. Give her time, she is scared. She looks like she hasn't dealt with many men." She smiled.

"Maybe I don't know anymore"

"Give it time she'll come around." He nodded and they both looked over the Helicopter in the hanger.

The other came out side looking for Genki but didn't see him. Just then a hanger opened, Genki pushing one door back Sky pushing the other. He then walked over to Holly.

"Come on Holly. We get to go shoot some targets." She nodded and followed him. Sky took Mocchi to the Helicopter to teach him the others followed their instructor to various other vehicles.

At the weapons training course….

The others learned how to use their weapons in combat situations. Then they were taught how to drive a tank, jeep, and ATV. Mocchi was taught how to fly a helicopter by Sky. Mocchi almost crashed 3 times but Sky helped him out and he was soon a very good pilot. Golem, Tiger, and Greywolf couldn't drive any vehicles so they went to help with the supplies. Hare, Suezo, and Mocchi learn how to drive fairly quickly. Suezo almost running over Mocchi with the ATV. After they had finished their courses they all left to help with the supplies.

At the firing range…

Holly was a markswoman when it came to shooting. She learned very quickly and hit her targets dead on each time. Genki taught her all he knew so she'd have the blessing of his experience in war, to help herself or her friends. Later on that day she learned to drive and operate a tank, hummer, ATV, among other vehicles. When they had finished Holly and Genki went back to their friends finishing loading up supplies and eating dinner. They discussed strategies and past experiences. They all turned in early from the day grueling lessons. Genki and Holly slept together as usual and the others slept where they wanted. The two tiger brothers slept near each other. Mocchi was with Golem, Hare and Suezo were near each other. The soldiers slept by each other as they had been trained to do. They all had a peaceful, deep, sleep that night with happy and hopeful dreams.