Disclaimer: I do not own Vandread, it belongs to Gonzo, the things are mine are characters from Theora.
Allies Out There
By Eric Tsai
Chapter 4 ""Back To Nirvana"
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Nothing to say really, but enjoy it.
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It had been a month since the declaration of war by the Congress of the Theora Federation.
It had been a happy two months for Hibiki and Meia since they left Nirvana and now they were finally allowed to go back.
It was surprise for the couple to see how the Theorian was able to mobilize within two short months, as what was prepared for the war was thousands of capital ships.
"This is amazing." Hibiki said as he and Meia watched the fleet that was martialed outside as they were on a shuttle to the Independence.
Independence was launched a month ago after undergoing repairs at the McCoy Shipyard on Theora III. Afterwards, it was sent to Utopia Shipyard on the orbit of Theora I to be modified.
Very soon the shuttle docked in the hangar bay and Hibiki and Meia, dressed in their old outfits, walked out of the shuttle, where they were greeted David's executive officer.
"I am Captain Andrew Orinski, I am here to take to you to Commodore David E. Lin." The man greeted them after they walked off the ramp.
Hibiki and Meia were soon led off to the bridge after they left the hangar.
In the bridge, they found David, standing near his seat, looking out at the stars.
"Commodore, I brought our guest." The executive officer said after they entered the bridge.
"Thank you, Andrew." David said as he turned around.
Then Hibiki and Meia greeted their first Theorian friends as the operation in the bridge continued.
"So why didn't you tell us that you were promoted?" Hibiki asked as he friendly elbowed his friend at his arm.
"Well, it only came through a month ago, that's why they had Independence go to Utopia Shipyard, they have upgraded this ship to be the flagship of the unit I am in charged of." David said as they stood there, in the bridge of the new flagship of 1st Armada, 4th Fleet, 6th Squadron, 1st Unit.
"That's great." Meia said as she smiled slightly as she was happy for her friend.
"Alex is now a captain, commanding of the Aniesia Cruiser Majestic." Just as David said that, a transmission came.
"Commodore, we have a transmission from Captain Smith of Aniesia Republic Cruiser Majestic, saying that his ship and several other Aniesian ships will be joining us, forming Taskforce 11." The communication officer shouted back to the now flag officer who was talking with his friends.
"Tell them welcome and prepare for data link." David E. Lin ordered as he turned his attention from the conversation.
"Yes, sir." The communication officer then carried out the command.
"The Aniesians are helping?" Meia asked as she was surprised.
"Yes, they are helping." David replied as the holographic screen displayed several red ships flying toward them.
"The Aniesia Republic also declared war on Earth as they also recognize the fact that Earth is an enemy now and the two countries must stand together. Therefore,We are not going out alone this time. We are going as part of the Theora Aniesia Combined Fleet under my old instructor at the academy and my superior, Admiral Adam Strom."
Hibiki and Meia were shocked by all this as they never expected it to happen.
"You two have done an amazing thing." David paused for a short moment before continuing. "You have once again united the two countries to stand together against one common enemy and you have just formed probably the largest coalition against Earth." David listed what they had done.
"You two truly are heroes." David added that and hearing that they smiled.
Knowing that there was hope for their home planet, they both smiled.
"We have done it." They said in their hearts as they looked out into the vast space and the numerous stars out there, telling there was hope.
It had been weeks since their departure from Theora.
The Combined Fleet covered more distance in two weeks than Nirvana did in three months.
Hibiki and Meia for the duration of the trip, trained with both Theorian and Aniesian pilots as they knew they would be working together.
It was a hard task, but Meia's experience as the flight lead of Nirvana was very helpful as she could think tactically.
Hibiki trained mainly on coordination and leadership, as they discovered that he was a great potential as a squadron leader.
All of this, however, was nothing compared their joy and excitement about Nirvana as they would see everyone soon.
All of this also drew Hibiki and Meia closer to one another, although some pilots tried to court her, but the relationship between Hibiki and Meia had grown to be too strong to be broken.
On April 19th, the Combined Fleet Reconnaissance Wing, found Nirvana; however, the situation was not pleasing. Nirvana was fighting against part of the Harvest Fleet.
Upon hearing the news, Hibiki and Meia immediately arrived at Combat Information Center.
"What is it the situation?" Meia asked as they entered the room.
"The Recon flight found them just several minutes ago." David said as his commander of flight group stood in front of the terminal while the operator awaited the command.
"We are thinking of sending you in, because there is no way our fighters can get there that fast." Hibiki and Meia nodded as they waited on the rest of the plan to come out verbally through David's mouth.
"We are charging up the jump drive as we speak, but that will at least take twenty minutes and it will take us sometime in getting there." David said as he continued.
"You will get there at least ten or five minutes ahead of us if you fly at maximum speed. When you reach there, the recon flight will join you and go in there and hold the enemy until we get there." Hearing that, Hibiki and Meia went on their way
"Commander Yung, ready all the fighters." The CAG nodded then he exited the room while the flight control operator nodded, while on the other side of the room, fleet control operator were already working furiously.
"And inform Fleet Command that we have found the Nirvana." And so the battle began.
The run to the hangar seemed to be a long time, but in fact it was probably the fastest record.
When they reached the hangar, everything was already prepared and so they launched as soon as the tower gave the okay.
"Let's go." Hibiki said and Meia nodded as they adjusted to the right course, then they accelerated into the dark space.
"Good luck, Hibiki, Meia." David said as he watched on the flight control terminal in the CIC, while he prayed in his heart for their haste arrival.
While onboard Nirvana, the crew was working furiously to keep the ship operational while Dreads was outside defending Nirvana.
"Jura, watch your tail." Barnette shouted across the communication network as she turned her dread on a hard left.
Jura responded with a hard turn to the right, while another dread came in and blasted the cubes.
"Thanks, Dita." Jura said as she locked onto another cubes to engage.
Jura couldn't believe she was in command of all the dreads, but she was and it was the reality and the reality also included the fact that they were outnumbered and they had an enemy flagship on their hands.
The battle continued on and the tide was slowly turning against them, just then what they never expected to hear came in on the radio.
"Out of my way." It was Hibiki's voice and at that very same moment, Vandread Meia and several Theorian fighters charged into the battle.
"Hibiki!" They were surprised that he was able still alive after two months of disappearance.
"Hello everyone, we are back." It was at that moment, the image of Hibiki and Meia were displayed on the bridge screen of Nirvana.
"Uchyujin-san, you came back." Dita said happily, while she only represented only a portion of the joy of Nirvana's crew.
"Hello Dita." Meia said as she knew she wasn't guilty anymore and that Dita had gotten over the sadness.
"Leader, welcome back." Dita's reply was full of joy and that made Meia felt relieved.
"Who are these people you brought anyway?" Barnette asked as she noticed the Theorian fighters.
"They are friends, don't worry, more help is on the way." Hibiki said as he and Meia maneuvered through lines of enemy, destroying several as they went, while the Theorian fighters engaged the enemy with great precisions, skills, and teamwork.
"Alright, just five more minutes to go." Meia said after seeing the timer.
Hibiki nodded as they made another run for the enemy.
However, as the battle continued on, their chances of getting close to the enemy flagship diminished.
Soon the two transformable dread and Vandread Meia became isolated.
But Hibiki and Meia continued their efforts to reach the enemy flagship.
The morale was running low and Hibiki and Meia prayed for a miracle, "Please God, let them get here soon."
"How close are we to exiting the subspace?" David asked, standing inside the bridge as signs of anxiety were heard in his voice.
Seconds later, Hibiki and Meia's prayer and David's question were answered..
A wormhole opened very close to the battle field and from inside seventeen ships appeared behind the enemy fleet.
"Sir, we are there." The navigation officer shouted across the room as David nodded to the weapon officer while in front of them was the enemy fleet.
"Launch all fighter and all turrets fire at will and main gun, await my order." David shouted out his order while the other ships did the same thing.
"They are here." Hibiki and Meia sighed in relief as they watched energy beam fired at the enemy while blue and red fighters and gunboats were launched out.
"All ships, target your main gun at the enemy flagship and fire at my command." David ordered as he knew that this enemy flagship must be destroyed in order for them to ensure safety of Nirvana.
Seconds later, everything was set.
"All guns, fire." Then seventeen large blue energy beams was shot out of the bow of the ships.
It brought trail of destruction and as it impacted the enemy flagship, it signaled the end of the battle as it exploded and shattered into pieces.
"Let's go home." Hibiki said to Meia, who nodded in return as the answer.
They then closed their eyes for a few seconds, knowing that they made it home, together.
To be continued…
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