AC 201 Heero and Wufei are preventors called in for an accident on a sweeper ship captained by Duo. However it was no accident there's a killer on board and it isn't human. If you like suspense and gore you'll like this horror story. (At least I'm hoping to create suspense I believed I managed it.)
Disclaimer: I don't own these characters I only get my jollies off on torturing them and my readers with horrible gory stories like the one below. Bandia and a bunch of other rich and talented folk own these characters. Please don't'sue me.
Warnings: Rated R just to be on the safe side contains yaoi, gore and minor amounts of smut.
Secondary warning: I don't think my stories are scary, not to me personally but I have gotten that in my feedback (few as there was but there was some). A kind reviewer wrote to me and said, "don't change your style of writing. It's yours. There are people out there that will appreciate it." I thank that person. So I haven't toned it down or changed how I write but I am giving you fair warning.
Jaaku na Gundam
(English Translation The Evil Gundam)
Chapter 21 On DeckQuatre 'worried' was an understatement. He had only partial visual and that was until Duo's machine was consumed. So he never saw Duo's leap to freedom. He had only audio feed from Heero and Ace's cries for the captain fueled the fear and desperation their friend was experiencing by the time they reached the deck.
Duo came limping onto the deck shouting orders. Sally following him reprimanding him—as he continued to be on his feet. The painkillers she gave him only made his ankle feel better. Being on his feet wasn't helping the healing process.
"Sally right now my ankle is the least of my wo—," Duo started to say.
He never got to finish as he was bowled over by a tearful Quatre. Their friend was always openly physical in his greetings. It was the way he displayed his happiness. The crushing hug he gave Duo was an obvious indication that he was extremely happy at seeing him—alive.
"Quatre ribs—breathing impossible," Duo panted out.
Heero remembered Duo had bruised his ribs. He smiled to himself as he watch Quatre continued to hug him. Duo waited with barely restrained patience. He wanted to get his ship out of Phobos's orbit and away from Mars. He also wanted to get it repaired. Hauling a damaged ship through space was extremely dangerous.
"All the ships made it to safety," Quatre told Duo as he finally relinquished his friend.
Duo slipped into the captain's chair. Quatre gave it up happily. He went over to Trowa and showered him with a chest-crushing embrace. They all watched with smiles on their faces.
"Benson ready the engines we are leaving," Duo told the other sweeper who had also stayed. He normally worked the deck and did navigation.
"Yes, captain."
"Trowa can you take control of the starport lazar cutters?" Duo asked.
Trowa gave a slight nod slipping out of Quatre's hug. He went to the spot indicated by Benson. Duo glanced at Ace, the man had only just recovered from their bout with Jaaku na. Heero watched Duo frown. He didn't want to overwhelm the man but he needed him. Without a complete crew, everyone member on board needed to be on the bridge.
"Ace can you work the port side lazars?" Duo asked.
The man gave him a weak smile. Heero watched Duo order Wufei to communications and Quatre to monitor internal systems. He was expecting Duo's command, however he was surprised at what Duo asked of him.
"Heero monitor the outer areas and find me a place where we can take care of this."
Heero frowned at his wording. He didn't question orders. Heero could give as well as received orders without question. What Duo was asking was a tall order on short notice.
He sat at one of the rear terminals and started searching for mines and other factories. He only wanted the ones that were isolated. He was sure Duo wanted somewhere private. Sally joined him to monitor life support.
Duo then ordered Quatre to seal off all the bays and compartments. He gave Benson the go and the world went bang.
Heero saw light flash across his vision. He never got to finish his search for as the engines reached peak the right fuel tanks exploded. The explosion hurled them around their chairs with bruising force. Loose objects became projectiles and a few heads were slammed into the controls.
Heero recovered quickly and saw that he and his friends were the least effective by the impact. He knew they were different but this really drove home how different they really were.
"Sally," he said giving the woman sitting next to him a slight shake. "Life support."
The Meridian spun crazily hurtling towards the red planet. Of Mars's two moons Phobos is trapped in the planets gravitational pull. Scientist for years had predicted that the larger of Mars's moons would one day collide with the planet. It was one of the reasons why salvaging there was so dangerous.
"Turn off the engines," Duo shouted. "Engage thrusters."
"Duo the right fuel tanks are burning," Quatre shouted.
"Tell me something, I don't know," Duo snapped.
"That was no accident," Heero told him.
He had to monitor both his and Sally controls. He saw Quatre doing the same with his guard who had been monitoring engines and fuel and Wufei with Benson taking over navigation. Heero heard a moan and noticed that Sally was starting to revive.
"Trowa and Ace stay alert—Ace you with us!" Duo got a shaky reply. Duo then turned to Heero. He sensed his stare and their eyes met.
"Heero, where is it?"
Now he knew for sure, Duo had suspected that Jaaku na might not have been destroyed. He had suspected himself but he didn't tell anyone that he didn't believe it was destroyed either. Duo's explosives may have damaged it but not destroyed it. It was a Gundam. He was hoping they had enough time. He was hoping it was too damaged and vulnerable to cause further harm.
Heero searched the outer hull. Watching multiple cameras looking for any sign of Jaaku na. He could hear Duo shouting orders to pull the ship back from the planet and contain the fires. Duo needed to get his ship in a more defensible position. He needed to get control of his ship. He could hear Duo telling Wufei to adjust thrusters and their propulsion jets.
TBC