RECONSTRUCTION BLUES PLUS
CHAPTER 3
DISCLAIMER AND COPYTRIGHT: I don't own Robotech so don't take me to court. If you want to uses any stuff from this fiction, all I ask is an email – wonga316@yahoo.com.au
AUTHOR'S NOTES This is a different spin on things from episode 28 - reconstruction blues. Will try to and a little more action and love/hate triangle with Rick, Lisa and Minmei. This is my first attempt at Robotech fan fiction. So please be gentle, NOT. Tell me if I suck. How else are we going to improve? Some of the guys made seem OC. I apologies for that. After all it is fiction and anything can happen ;) Roy and Ben will still be alive in this story
"..." = Normal speech
[...] = Thought
-...- = Computer chat
****
After a somewhat interesting patrol, Rick slowly taxied his VT towards the hangers. When suddenly he spots a lone figure making a mad sprint towards the hangers [Not again...] he thought, bring his hand to his head.
As he closed in, he also spotted Chief shouting and waving his fist at Ben. Rick didn't have to be an expert at reading lips to know what chief was saying. As he docked his VT and exited his VT he could hear the distinct voice of the chief
"Dixon, you lazy bum! Get back in your VT and dock it properly!" chief yelled.
As Rick approached chief all he could make out from Ben was the words "food" and "now". [He will never change] he thought, trying to hide his laughter.
"Let me guess, Ben dumped his VT in the middle of the runway again and is making a bee line to the lunch room", said Rick, placing a hand on the chief's shoulder.
"That tape worm infested punk of a pilot when catch up with him I'll kill him", chief responded angrily
Rick couldn't hold his laughter any more and let it all out while leaning on the chief. At the same time Max had finished docking his VT and joined the pair.
"Ben forgets to park his VT again, chief?" Max queried.
"Don't you start. Now I have to walk my butt up the runway to park his bloody veritech!" responded chief.
"Why don't you get one of the other techs to do it? You are the boss aren't you?" Max asked.
"One of then? Are you kidding they're even worst than Ben. You remember last month when Andrews made new hanger door and took out one of the fuel cars." He exclaimed. This only further fueled Rick's laughter
"Why does this always happen to me?" chief said sounding defeated.
All the pilots knew the chief. After all he was the one who keep them up in the air and functioning. After Rick's laughing fit, he looked at chief's profile and felt sorry for him [Man, it must be hard to keep all these VTs operational, deal with us smart ass pilots and still have time for his family]. The chief had three daughters. Correction, three beautiful, attractive and single daughters. Rick smiled as he remember one day the girls decided to visit their father at work. The amount of attention that the girls received from the pilots and his support crew was enough to make is blood boil. The wolf whistling and catcalls had pushed him over the edge. It was funny that the girls didn't mind for a single moment. Rick had to admit to himself that chief's daughters were very pleasing to the eye.
Then as if Max was reading his mind, he asked "So chief, how are your girls going? Still causing you trouble?" Max knew that asking about his daughters would send him off the deep end.
"Look, Sterling. Should I mention that you have your eyes set on one of my daughters to you Zentraedi wife? I don't have to remind that she can cause a lot more pain than I ever inflict." Chief replied
This shut Max up for the moment as he apologies and mentioned that it was a joke. "Ah... Look chief, I was just trying to cheer up... no need to get Miriya involved is there?"
"If you want the cheer me up then taxi Dixon's VT back to the hangers" said chief.
"I'll taxi his VT back to the hanger, chief. You can sit this one out." Rick said, looking at both men. Max nodded in appreciation and turned towards to change rooms.
"Thanks lad. Glad to know that we still have some responsible pilots around here", said Chief.
"Hey Rick, aren't you suppose to report to Gloval as soon as we landed?" Max questioned.
"Oh yeah... Hmm, I guess he would have to wait..." Rick said very casually, walking out to the runway towards Ben's VT.
"And you say that he's responsible", Max remarked to Chief
****
Ben had finally reached the lunchroom and lucky for him the queues were short [This has been a good day] He thought, as he picked up a tray and started helping himself.
At the same time the bridge crew were on their way to the lunchroom for a break.
"So Lisa, when are you going to ask Rick out?" Claudia asked
"Ah... I thought we were hassling Kim about Dixon", replied Lisa [I hope that works]
"Oh no. I asked you first. So you spill" Kim replied
"Ah... Oh look. We have reached the lunchroom" Lisa said, trying to avoid the questioning.
As they entered the lunchroom, they made way towards the sofas located towards the back of the room next to the where you could see the VT taking off. While Kim arranged everyone's coffee and tea, the majority of the time these comfortable sofas were empty so they had no problems with fighting other crewmembers for the seats. It was sort of an unspoken law. After all these girls had been with the SDF1 from the start.
All collapsed on the sofas let out a collective sigh. It had been a long day. Not battles or emergencies occurred but a whole day shift without any occurring can be just as tiring.
[I'm glad that the guys have forgotten about teasing me about Rick. Even if it is just for the moment] Lisa thought.
Shortly after Kim had returned with everyone's mugs and one Ben Dixon. She had noticed Ben eating by himself and asked him to join them. All the girls gave Kim that look, the one that you know something is up.
"What? I saw Ben on his own and asked to join us" Kim shot back while handing out the mugs [He's a good guy and has a nice heart] Kim thought as she stole a glance at the pilot.
For a while no said anything, just contempt with their drinks. Only the chewing of corporal Dixon could be heard. Slowly each of the bridge turned their attention toward Ben.
In between chews, Ben began to notice that he was the centre of attention. As he looked up he could see five pairs of eye staring at him. With all the dignity of a VT pilot and drumstick sticking out of his mouth he mouthed, "What? You guys want some?"
Everyone broke into laughter after that. It was funny; they all seemed to be waiting for something like that to change the mood. Ben just ignores the laughs and continued eating.
****
Rick eventually made his way after docking Ben's VT [Shit. I'm late. I hope I don't get into trouble again...] he thought as he knocked on the captain Gloval office door
"Come in"
Rick opened the door and found the captain standing behind his desk look at the window. He could smell the faint scent of tobacco that filled that room and started to notice all the pictures and commendations on his wall [wow I never thought the captain was a pilot] he thought as eyed a picture of a younger Gloval in a flight suit standing behind older fighter on what it looked like a aircraft carrier [looks like a model prior to the introduction of the Robotechnology]
"You wanted to see me, sir" Rick said standing to attention, after his quick glance and analysis of the captain's picture
"At ease Hunter. I wanted to discuss something with you. Shall we take a walk?" Gloval asked.
"Ah... if you like sir." [That's weird I've never seen him take a walk. I always thought he was in his office or on the bridge]
"Well let go then and you can stop calling me sir for the moment. I like to talk to you outside the military context" he replied, standing up making his way towards the door
For the second time in as many minutes Rick as shocked by the captain's actions [I wonder what's up? I hope I'm not in any serious trouble] he thought
"Are coming or just going to stand there?" Gloval questioned
"Ah... Yes si... I mean I'm coming" Rick replied, quickly following the captain out of his office.
****
Mean while back in the lunchroom, Roy had caught up with the gang and taken a seat next to Claudia.
"How were the new recruits?" Claudia asked with a hint of sarcasm [The look on his face tells that it didn't go well]
"Don't ask." Roy said rubbing his temples. "Bunch smart ass, hot shot punks. At one time I felt like punching some of them. You know, bring back down to earth".
"Now you know how we feel sometimes", Lisa remarked. All the bridge crew just responded by nodding.
"What the hell are you talking about, Hayes. I'm professional", Roy said. Bringing a cough from Claudia and few giggles from the trio. Lisa had given him a weird look after that response.
"Hey where's max and Rick?" Roy questioned changing the subject
"Rick is with the captain and Max... I actually don't know where max is", said Ben still stuffing his face.
"Bridge bunny, bridge bunny, bridge bunny"
Everyone had turned around to see who had said that. They were confronted with running and yelling three-year-old half Zentraedi, half human cutie.
Dana had run full speed at the trio and jumped into their laps. The girls didn't mind as they started tickling and playing with Dana.
"Dana! How many time how I told you not to use that word!" Miriya said sternly. She was following by Max who had changed into his civilian clothes after this recon flight with Ben and Rick.
"It's alright, Miriya. We don't mind. I think it's cute coming from her" Claudia said casually. "But what I would like to know is where she learnt that term from... Fokker." Claudia had changed from her casual tone to a reprimand and stared hard at her boyfriend.
Roy swallowed heavily while pulling his collar "I'm not sure what you are talking about clau. Most of the pilots refer to you guys as bridge bun..." he stopped himself before he could finish. All of the attention had gone from Dana to Roy as he was talking. He tried to continue but someone beat him to the punch.
"Uncle Roy says bridge bunny." Dana said happily, smiling from ear to ear.
This brought dark glares from all of the bridge crew. Ben, Max and Miriya were enjoying watching Roy sweat under the stares. There are not a lot of things that can make Roy Fokker nervous; after all he was one of the most decorated pilot in the RDF. But the sight of five female officers was too much for the Lt to handle by himself.
****
Rick and Gloval had walked out to the viewing platform. It was late in the evening and the wind was starting to pickup. The sun was setting and the night lights on the runway had not be activated [The night lights should be coming on soon] Rick thought and as if someone had read is thoughts two parallel lines of light sparked up sequential running up the runway. The first shift of the night patrols were scheduled to take off soon.
The wind was playing havoc on his hair and he constantly had to keep pushing it out of his eyes. He looked to his left where the captain stood [I wonder how he keeps that hat on without blowing away].
"I bet you are wondering why I asked you to accompany me out here. Rick" the captain asked
"Actually it never really occurred to me up until you just asked"
"Hmmm. Can I ask you why did you decide to become a pilot and join the RDF?"
"What?"
"What was your reason for becoming a VT pilot?"
****
"Come on, guys. Dana could have picked that up from anyone" Roy said like a child explaining why his hand was in the cookie jar.
"Really, Lt. Fokker. Name then." Lisa questioned sternly
"What?"
"You heard me. I want to hear some names to backup your theory."
"Well you see there is... Ah... Thing from..."
Things were not looking good for Roy. While trying to think up a valid excuse he caught site of Rick and the Captain outside the window on the lower observation deck.
"Look there's Rick and the captain on the deck." He said avoiding Lisa's question. He knew if he mentioned Rick that Lisa would back off [Good thing Rick was there]
Everyone had faced the window to checkout what Roy had said. They notice how the sun was slowing setting and casting long shadows of the two across the platform. Rick with his back to runway had turned around started leaning on the safety bar. The captain on the other hand was facing the opposite direction smoking his pipe.
[He looks like he's in deep thought. I never knew that Rick Hunter was capable of that] Lisa thought as a small smile crept across your face. Max had noticed this and tapped Miriya on the shoulder to let her know. Miriya acknowledged and said "You like what you Lisa?"
Lisa had turned away from the window, trying to hide the blush that was developing on her face from Miriya's question. She a teasing session was coming soon
****
"To tell you the truth, I'm not sure now"
"What do you mean?"
Rick had to think about this. [Minmei...] Images of Minmei and himself raced through his mind just before the last battle [Protect the ones I love... Mineni, I just wanted to say that I love you...] [I just want you to know that I'm singing for you...]
"Rick are you ok?"
"Yeah sorry. Just thinking about what you said" Rick answered, running his hand through his hair. "I can tell you why I use to pilot and that was to protect the ones I love. But..." he paused
"but what?"
"I'm not sure who I love now"
"Interesting... I didn't expect to hear that"
Rick had looked to his left after that response from the captain "well... what sort of response did you expect to hear?"
The captain took his pipe out and leaned both hands on the safety rail. He was still looking out towards the setting sun and the runway "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure about that myself" he said smiling
"I guess you don't do this often?" Rick asked, smiling to himself.
"can you tell? You know I come out here most days and think about what has happen and what is going to happen"
"I guess as the military leader of one last and largest remaining cities on earth you have a lot to think about"
"Some days I wish I was back out in the field"
This had shocked Rick somewhat. Composing himself he asked "I guess you notice me checking out the photo when we were in your office"
"You know some of the rumors that I hear your intelligence might not be true pilot Hunter" Gloval replied smiling.
"Why did you become a pilot?" Rick asked. Gloval was silence for a moment and Rick had asked he started wondering if he had over stepped the boundary.
"I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to..." Rick apologized
"No. it's fine and didn't I order you to stop calling me sir" Gloval interrupted.
"Ah.. Yes, Si... I mean yeah"
"Hahira. You know Rick you are different from the other pilots that I have spoken with." Gloval said half laughing.
"I take that as a compliment... I think... Ah.. Who else have you taken on your platform talk?"
"Fokker..."
[Big brother. I have to remember to ask him what Gloval said to him]
"...and your father"
"What! My father!" [that can't be]
****
"What do you think they are talking about?" Ben asked anyone
"Gloval is giving him the platform talk" Roy answered from the back of the group. Everyone had left his or her seats to get a view while Roy stayed behind.
"What platform talk?" Miriya asked
"Yeah I have not heard of any platform talk. Let alone anyone from here been given the platform talk" Max questioned.
Suddenly the focus was back on Roy but this time the dark glares were exchanged for curious looks. Lisa seemed especially interested.
"Is he... In trouble Roy?"
Roy responded by laughing out loud. Everyone looked at each other like Roy had grown three heads. Dana was just as confused and just started laughing with Roy.
When he composed himself, he noticed little Dana laughing with him and hanging onto his leg. He bent over and picked her up. Placing her in his lap.
"That depends on what you define as trouble, Ms Hayes" he replied smartly
"Look Fokker, we want answers now and you better not jerk us around" Claudia demanded, while pointing at the Lt. Commander
"Ok, ok. Calm down. But I don't that this is something that you should hear from me. It's Rick's story, you should hear it from him."
"That's not good Roy. What sort of excuse is that?" Miriya demanded
While playing with Dana, Roy replied "Look. I know because Gloval took me on the platform talk. It's something that should come from Rick and not me. Do you really think that they are discuss who slept with who last night?"
Everyone was taken back by Roy's response. A few minutes ago he was laughing his head off and now he spoke with the tone that you would expect from a Lt. Commander. Before anyone could interrupt he continued.
"All I can say is that it has something to do with his promotion offer. But his promotion is the last thing on his mind at moment."
He helped Dana off his lap and walked towards to window with Dana following in tow.
****
"How did you know my father!?" Rick demanded, turning around facing the captain.
Rick never knew his father. The Hunters flying circus was run and owned by his uncle. His uncle and aunt had raised him as his own son. It wasn't until his late teens that his uncle informed him that he wasn't his natural father. He had demanded why and where was his real father. He meant no disrespect or hatred towards his uncle and aunt he just wanted to know what happen to cause his father to leave him with his uncle. He would remember his uncle telling him
[...Rick, I know that you are upset and confused right now. I know cause I have been dreading this moment ever since you came into our lives. But I want you to know that we both love you like you are our own son and that will never change. I can't tell you why you real father left because you are not ready. Just before he left your father made me promise him to tell you. but to tell you only when you were ready]
[WHAT? How can you saying something like this and then backup it with such a weak response]
[I know I'm sorry. You may think you are but you aren't. Just be patience and you will know when the time is right...]
"Is now the right time?" Rick question himself sadly, while thinking about what his uncle / adopted father had told him [I thought I would never find out, since they both died when the earth was attacked]
"That's not me to answer, Rick" the captain answered, placing a hand on his shoulder
****
AUTHOR'S NOTES Well chapter 3 completed. Just to let you know, I finished this before posting the chapter 2 and reading any comments for chapter 1. I know I promised Minmei in this chapter. But the idea about Rick's father hit me. Since Roy and Ben are still arrive in scenario, wanted something as emotional baggage for Rick. I felt that Lisa was a little hard done by in the series with Karl Ribar (get the series on DVD if you don't know what I'm talking about) and she was portrayed as very depressed with the bar and lunch date cancellation scenes.
Minmei will get involved in the next chapter and the captain will get a rest. I want the next few chapters to be anti veritech (sorry mecha lovers. I'll make it up to you in the later chapters) so exedore and breetai appearance will also be delayed as well as the cloaked Zentraedi figure under the sand. But you have seen the series then you would a pretty good idea who it could be. I have some ideas for the love triangle with Rick, Lisa and Minmei, which I want to write first.
Kyle Lynne will also get a bashing in this fiction. So if there are any Kyle lovers beware. I never liked him in the series but he made the other characters more lovable.
Also I like to apologies if any aspects of RBP seem similar to other fiction out there. Who authors know who you are and I take my hat off to you cause this stuff is not easy to do. I'm also from Australia so some terms and spelling seem weird it's because of that.
Big thx, to k71 and trister lady who gave me my first positive reviews (k71 will try to weed out the grammar mistake, thx champ)
Cheers and thanks for reading, wonga316
CHAPTER 3
DISCLAIMER AND COPYTRIGHT: I don't own Robotech so don't take me to court. If you want to uses any stuff from this fiction, all I ask is an email – wonga316@yahoo.com.au
AUTHOR'S NOTES This is a different spin on things from episode 28 - reconstruction blues. Will try to and a little more action and love/hate triangle with Rick, Lisa and Minmei. This is my first attempt at Robotech fan fiction. So please be gentle, NOT. Tell me if I suck. How else are we going to improve? Some of the guys made seem OC. I apologies for that. After all it is fiction and anything can happen ;) Roy and Ben will still be alive in this story
"..." = Normal speech
[...] = Thought
-...- = Computer chat
****
After a somewhat interesting patrol, Rick slowly taxied his VT towards the hangers. When suddenly he spots a lone figure making a mad sprint towards the hangers [Not again...] he thought, bring his hand to his head.
As he closed in, he also spotted Chief shouting and waving his fist at Ben. Rick didn't have to be an expert at reading lips to know what chief was saying. As he docked his VT and exited his VT he could hear the distinct voice of the chief
"Dixon, you lazy bum! Get back in your VT and dock it properly!" chief yelled.
As Rick approached chief all he could make out from Ben was the words "food" and "now". [He will never change] he thought, trying to hide his laughter.
"Let me guess, Ben dumped his VT in the middle of the runway again and is making a bee line to the lunch room", said Rick, placing a hand on the chief's shoulder.
"That tape worm infested punk of a pilot when catch up with him I'll kill him", chief responded angrily
Rick couldn't hold his laughter any more and let it all out while leaning on the chief. At the same time Max had finished docking his VT and joined the pair.
"Ben forgets to park his VT again, chief?" Max queried.
"Don't you start. Now I have to walk my butt up the runway to park his bloody veritech!" responded chief.
"Why don't you get one of the other techs to do it? You are the boss aren't you?" Max asked.
"One of then? Are you kidding they're even worst than Ben. You remember last month when Andrews made new hanger door and took out one of the fuel cars." He exclaimed. This only further fueled Rick's laughter
"Why does this always happen to me?" chief said sounding defeated.
All the pilots knew the chief. After all he was the one who keep them up in the air and functioning. After Rick's laughing fit, he looked at chief's profile and felt sorry for him [Man, it must be hard to keep all these VTs operational, deal with us smart ass pilots and still have time for his family]. The chief had three daughters. Correction, three beautiful, attractive and single daughters. Rick smiled as he remember one day the girls decided to visit their father at work. The amount of attention that the girls received from the pilots and his support crew was enough to make is blood boil. The wolf whistling and catcalls had pushed him over the edge. It was funny that the girls didn't mind for a single moment. Rick had to admit to himself that chief's daughters were very pleasing to the eye.
Then as if Max was reading his mind, he asked "So chief, how are your girls going? Still causing you trouble?" Max knew that asking about his daughters would send him off the deep end.
"Look, Sterling. Should I mention that you have your eyes set on one of my daughters to you Zentraedi wife? I don't have to remind that she can cause a lot more pain than I ever inflict." Chief replied
This shut Max up for the moment as he apologies and mentioned that it was a joke. "Ah... Look chief, I was just trying to cheer up... no need to get Miriya involved is there?"
"If you want the cheer me up then taxi Dixon's VT back to the hangers" said chief.
"I'll taxi his VT back to the hanger, chief. You can sit this one out." Rick said, looking at both men. Max nodded in appreciation and turned towards to change rooms.
"Thanks lad. Glad to know that we still have some responsible pilots around here", said Chief.
"Hey Rick, aren't you suppose to report to Gloval as soon as we landed?" Max questioned.
"Oh yeah... Hmm, I guess he would have to wait..." Rick said very casually, walking out to the runway towards Ben's VT.
"And you say that he's responsible", Max remarked to Chief
****
Ben had finally reached the lunchroom and lucky for him the queues were short [This has been a good day] He thought, as he picked up a tray and started helping himself.
At the same time the bridge crew were on their way to the lunchroom for a break.
"So Lisa, when are you going to ask Rick out?" Claudia asked
"Ah... I thought we were hassling Kim about Dixon", replied Lisa [I hope that works]
"Oh no. I asked you first. So you spill" Kim replied
"Ah... Oh look. We have reached the lunchroom" Lisa said, trying to avoid the questioning.
As they entered the lunchroom, they made way towards the sofas located towards the back of the room next to the where you could see the VT taking off. While Kim arranged everyone's coffee and tea, the majority of the time these comfortable sofas were empty so they had no problems with fighting other crewmembers for the seats. It was sort of an unspoken law. After all these girls had been with the SDF1 from the start.
All collapsed on the sofas let out a collective sigh. It had been a long day. Not battles or emergencies occurred but a whole day shift without any occurring can be just as tiring.
[I'm glad that the guys have forgotten about teasing me about Rick. Even if it is just for the moment] Lisa thought.
Shortly after Kim had returned with everyone's mugs and one Ben Dixon. She had noticed Ben eating by himself and asked him to join them. All the girls gave Kim that look, the one that you know something is up.
"What? I saw Ben on his own and asked to join us" Kim shot back while handing out the mugs [He's a good guy and has a nice heart] Kim thought as she stole a glance at the pilot.
For a while no said anything, just contempt with their drinks. Only the chewing of corporal Dixon could be heard. Slowly each of the bridge turned their attention toward Ben.
In between chews, Ben began to notice that he was the centre of attention. As he looked up he could see five pairs of eye staring at him. With all the dignity of a VT pilot and drumstick sticking out of his mouth he mouthed, "What? You guys want some?"
Everyone broke into laughter after that. It was funny; they all seemed to be waiting for something like that to change the mood. Ben just ignores the laughs and continued eating.
****
Rick eventually made his way after docking Ben's VT [Shit. I'm late. I hope I don't get into trouble again...] he thought as he knocked on the captain Gloval office door
"Come in"
Rick opened the door and found the captain standing behind his desk look at the window. He could smell the faint scent of tobacco that filled that room and started to notice all the pictures and commendations on his wall [wow I never thought the captain was a pilot] he thought as eyed a picture of a younger Gloval in a flight suit standing behind older fighter on what it looked like a aircraft carrier [looks like a model prior to the introduction of the Robotechnology]
"You wanted to see me, sir" Rick said standing to attention, after his quick glance and analysis of the captain's picture
"At ease Hunter. I wanted to discuss something with you. Shall we take a walk?" Gloval asked.
"Ah... if you like sir." [That's weird I've never seen him take a walk. I always thought he was in his office or on the bridge]
"Well let go then and you can stop calling me sir for the moment. I like to talk to you outside the military context" he replied, standing up making his way towards the door
For the second time in as many minutes Rick as shocked by the captain's actions [I wonder what's up? I hope I'm not in any serious trouble] he thought
"Are coming or just going to stand there?" Gloval questioned
"Ah... Yes si... I mean I'm coming" Rick replied, quickly following the captain out of his office.
****
Mean while back in the lunchroom, Roy had caught up with the gang and taken a seat next to Claudia.
"How were the new recruits?" Claudia asked with a hint of sarcasm [The look on his face tells that it didn't go well]
"Don't ask." Roy said rubbing his temples. "Bunch smart ass, hot shot punks. At one time I felt like punching some of them. You know, bring back down to earth".
"Now you know how we feel sometimes", Lisa remarked. All the bridge crew just responded by nodding.
"What the hell are you talking about, Hayes. I'm professional", Roy said. Bringing a cough from Claudia and few giggles from the trio. Lisa had given him a weird look after that response.
"Hey where's max and Rick?" Roy questioned changing the subject
"Rick is with the captain and Max... I actually don't know where max is", said Ben still stuffing his face.
"Bridge bunny, bridge bunny, bridge bunny"
Everyone had turned around to see who had said that. They were confronted with running and yelling three-year-old half Zentraedi, half human cutie.
Dana had run full speed at the trio and jumped into their laps. The girls didn't mind as they started tickling and playing with Dana.
"Dana! How many time how I told you not to use that word!" Miriya said sternly. She was following by Max who had changed into his civilian clothes after this recon flight with Ben and Rick.
"It's alright, Miriya. We don't mind. I think it's cute coming from her" Claudia said casually. "But what I would like to know is where she learnt that term from... Fokker." Claudia had changed from her casual tone to a reprimand and stared hard at her boyfriend.
Roy swallowed heavily while pulling his collar "I'm not sure what you are talking about clau. Most of the pilots refer to you guys as bridge bun..." he stopped himself before he could finish. All of the attention had gone from Dana to Roy as he was talking. He tried to continue but someone beat him to the punch.
"Uncle Roy says bridge bunny." Dana said happily, smiling from ear to ear.
This brought dark glares from all of the bridge crew. Ben, Max and Miriya were enjoying watching Roy sweat under the stares. There are not a lot of things that can make Roy Fokker nervous; after all he was one of the most decorated pilot in the RDF. But the sight of five female officers was too much for the Lt to handle by himself.
****
Rick and Gloval had walked out to the viewing platform. It was late in the evening and the wind was starting to pickup. The sun was setting and the night lights on the runway had not be activated [The night lights should be coming on soon] Rick thought and as if someone had read is thoughts two parallel lines of light sparked up sequential running up the runway. The first shift of the night patrols were scheduled to take off soon.
The wind was playing havoc on his hair and he constantly had to keep pushing it out of his eyes. He looked to his left where the captain stood [I wonder how he keeps that hat on without blowing away].
"I bet you are wondering why I asked you to accompany me out here. Rick" the captain asked
"Actually it never really occurred to me up until you just asked"
"Hmmm. Can I ask you why did you decide to become a pilot and join the RDF?"
"What?"
"What was your reason for becoming a VT pilot?"
****
"Come on, guys. Dana could have picked that up from anyone" Roy said like a child explaining why his hand was in the cookie jar.
"Really, Lt. Fokker. Name then." Lisa questioned sternly
"What?"
"You heard me. I want to hear some names to backup your theory."
"Well you see there is... Ah... Thing from..."
Things were not looking good for Roy. While trying to think up a valid excuse he caught site of Rick and the Captain outside the window on the lower observation deck.
"Look there's Rick and the captain on the deck." He said avoiding Lisa's question. He knew if he mentioned Rick that Lisa would back off [Good thing Rick was there]
Everyone had faced the window to checkout what Roy had said. They notice how the sun was slowing setting and casting long shadows of the two across the platform. Rick with his back to runway had turned around started leaning on the safety bar. The captain on the other hand was facing the opposite direction smoking his pipe.
[He looks like he's in deep thought. I never knew that Rick Hunter was capable of that] Lisa thought as a small smile crept across your face. Max had noticed this and tapped Miriya on the shoulder to let her know. Miriya acknowledged and said "You like what you Lisa?"
Lisa had turned away from the window, trying to hide the blush that was developing on her face from Miriya's question. She a teasing session was coming soon
****
"To tell you the truth, I'm not sure now"
"What do you mean?"
Rick had to think about this. [Minmei...] Images of Minmei and himself raced through his mind just before the last battle [Protect the ones I love... Mineni, I just wanted to say that I love you...] [I just want you to know that I'm singing for you...]
"Rick are you ok?"
"Yeah sorry. Just thinking about what you said" Rick answered, running his hand through his hair. "I can tell you why I use to pilot and that was to protect the ones I love. But..." he paused
"but what?"
"I'm not sure who I love now"
"Interesting... I didn't expect to hear that"
Rick had looked to his left after that response from the captain "well... what sort of response did you expect to hear?"
The captain took his pipe out and leaned both hands on the safety rail. He was still looking out towards the setting sun and the runway "To tell you the truth, I'm not sure about that myself" he said smiling
"I guess you don't do this often?" Rick asked, smiling to himself.
"can you tell? You know I come out here most days and think about what has happen and what is going to happen"
"I guess as the military leader of one last and largest remaining cities on earth you have a lot to think about"
"Some days I wish I was back out in the field"
This had shocked Rick somewhat. Composing himself he asked "I guess you notice me checking out the photo when we were in your office"
"You know some of the rumors that I hear your intelligence might not be true pilot Hunter" Gloval replied smiling.
"Why did you become a pilot?" Rick asked. Gloval was silence for a moment and Rick had asked he started wondering if he had over stepped the boundary.
"I'm sorry, sir. I didn't mean to..." Rick apologized
"No. it's fine and didn't I order you to stop calling me sir" Gloval interrupted.
"Ah.. Yes, Si... I mean yeah"
"Hahira. You know Rick you are different from the other pilots that I have spoken with." Gloval said half laughing.
"I take that as a compliment... I think... Ah.. Who else have you taken on your platform talk?"
"Fokker..."
[Big brother. I have to remember to ask him what Gloval said to him]
"...and your father"
"What! My father!" [that can't be]
****
"What do you think they are talking about?" Ben asked anyone
"Gloval is giving him the platform talk" Roy answered from the back of the group. Everyone had left his or her seats to get a view while Roy stayed behind.
"What platform talk?" Miriya asked
"Yeah I have not heard of any platform talk. Let alone anyone from here been given the platform talk" Max questioned.
Suddenly the focus was back on Roy but this time the dark glares were exchanged for curious looks. Lisa seemed especially interested.
"Is he... In trouble Roy?"
Roy responded by laughing out loud. Everyone looked at each other like Roy had grown three heads. Dana was just as confused and just started laughing with Roy.
When he composed himself, he noticed little Dana laughing with him and hanging onto his leg. He bent over and picked her up. Placing her in his lap.
"That depends on what you define as trouble, Ms Hayes" he replied smartly
"Look Fokker, we want answers now and you better not jerk us around" Claudia demanded, while pointing at the Lt. Commander
"Ok, ok. Calm down. But I don't that this is something that you should hear from me. It's Rick's story, you should hear it from him."
"That's not good Roy. What sort of excuse is that?" Miriya demanded
While playing with Dana, Roy replied "Look. I know because Gloval took me on the platform talk. It's something that should come from Rick and not me. Do you really think that they are discuss who slept with who last night?"
Everyone was taken back by Roy's response. A few minutes ago he was laughing his head off and now he spoke with the tone that you would expect from a Lt. Commander. Before anyone could interrupt he continued.
"All I can say is that it has something to do with his promotion offer. But his promotion is the last thing on his mind at moment."
He helped Dana off his lap and walked towards to window with Dana following in tow.
****
"How did you know my father!?" Rick demanded, turning around facing the captain.
Rick never knew his father. The Hunters flying circus was run and owned by his uncle. His uncle and aunt had raised him as his own son. It wasn't until his late teens that his uncle informed him that he wasn't his natural father. He had demanded why and where was his real father. He meant no disrespect or hatred towards his uncle and aunt he just wanted to know what happen to cause his father to leave him with his uncle. He would remember his uncle telling him
[...Rick, I know that you are upset and confused right now. I know cause I have been dreading this moment ever since you came into our lives. But I want you to know that we both love you like you are our own son and that will never change. I can't tell you why you real father left because you are not ready. Just before he left your father made me promise him to tell you. but to tell you only when you were ready]
[WHAT? How can you saying something like this and then backup it with such a weak response]
[I know I'm sorry. You may think you are but you aren't. Just be patience and you will know when the time is right...]
"Is now the right time?" Rick question himself sadly, while thinking about what his uncle / adopted father had told him [I thought I would never find out, since they both died when the earth was attacked]
"That's not me to answer, Rick" the captain answered, placing a hand on his shoulder
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AUTHOR'S NOTES Well chapter 3 completed. Just to let you know, I finished this before posting the chapter 2 and reading any comments for chapter 1. I know I promised Minmei in this chapter. But the idea about Rick's father hit me. Since Roy and Ben are still arrive in scenario, wanted something as emotional baggage for Rick. I felt that Lisa was a little hard done by in the series with Karl Ribar (get the series on DVD if you don't know what I'm talking about) and she was portrayed as very depressed with the bar and lunch date cancellation scenes.
Minmei will get involved in the next chapter and the captain will get a rest. I want the next few chapters to be anti veritech (sorry mecha lovers. I'll make it up to you in the later chapters) so exedore and breetai appearance will also be delayed as well as the cloaked Zentraedi figure under the sand. But you have seen the series then you would a pretty good idea who it could be. I have some ideas for the love triangle with Rick, Lisa and Minmei, which I want to write first.
Kyle Lynne will also get a bashing in this fiction. So if there are any Kyle lovers beware. I never liked him in the series but he made the other characters more lovable.
Also I like to apologies if any aspects of RBP seem similar to other fiction out there. Who authors know who you are and I take my hat off to you cause this stuff is not easy to do. I'm also from Australia so some terms and spelling seem weird it's because of that.
Big thx, to k71 and trister lady who gave me my first positive reviews (k71 will try to weed out the grammar mistake, thx champ)
Cheers and thanks for reading, wonga316