I.
Drakken could feel his head bobbing down again as he listened to the man in the room babble on. The good doctor had no tolerance for this pointless discussion of the effects of one meal plan over the other on troop fighting ability.
Drakken noticed an older man sitting next to him start to lean in. "You know you're up next right Dr. Lipsky."
"It's Dr. Drakken."
He had to curse mentally though when he was reminded of that. He never liked public speaking especially not in front of the people he worked for. He nervously twisted the gold ring on his blue finger as he looked towards the front. At least the lab accident that gave him this skin color had also prevented his skin from showing any sigh of blushing. He feared he would do that a lot in the coming minutes.
"And that's why I feel it's better to go with meal plan D3 over the others." The man in front smiled at his audience. Damn idiot.
"Thank you for the information. Now gentleman, a Dr. Drew Lipsky has kindly agreed to brief us on the key figure in Operation Mongoose." An older man at the back of the room turned towards Drakken. The man's hand rose in irritation to smooth out his uniform and unconsciously adjust the various medals on it.
"Right away sir. It's Dr. Drakken by the way." Drakken rose slowly heading towards the front.
"You don't say Dr. Lipsky. Now what can you tell me about Operation Mongoose."
"Well." Drakken paused staring back at the man. "I was thinking I'd start on my new proposal."
"The Liberty Cannon?"
"Yes. Now as you may..."
"Dr. Lipsky the plan has already been rejected. Now please concentrate on what we brought you here for."
Drakken winced at the last comment. The cannon had always had its doubters but he had hoped to sell it at this meeting. Sighing he turned on the projector in front of him brining up an image of a mobile suit.
"The Gundam 23A also know as Hope is shown here. As you all know the pilot Amuro Ray was one of the best Aces the UN had at the beginning of the war. His piloting abilities were often considered in-human and he was giving the nick name 'the white ghost' by the enemy."
Drakken pushed the button bringing up the image of the all too familiar Despair. "Shown here is the pride of the Colonies. The Despair Gundam has been responsible for numerous UN casualties and has a record 7 Gundam kills. It is this unit that ended the Hope unbeatable winning streak."
Another button press brought up the image of the Liberty. "This is the reason in the end why the previously even match between the Despair and the Hope went south for us real quick. At the battle of Sweetwater right next to the colony Sweetwater the two opponents meet in battle. It was during this battle that the pilot of the Liberty switched sides and attacked the Hope. The result was the Hope being destroyed out right and its pilot killed. After this defeat the Liberty and the Despair have managed to soundly beat down our forces during each battle."
The screen changed again brining up the image of a new mobile suit. "This gentleman is the newest Gundam in the American arsenal. The replacement for the Liberty the Nemesis is designed to hunt down and kill its fellow Gundams. Its pilot a Lt. Ron Stoppable is been identified as being at or above Mr. Ray level before his death. The plan behind Operation Mongoose was to design a mobile suit that worked on Mr. Stoppable natural abilities in order to create a more effect killing machine."
"At this time it is my opinion that the only Gundams that pose a significant threat to the Nemesis are the Liberty and the Despair. It is the hope of this operation that Mr. Stoppable own skill will be able to overcome these opponents and hopefully break the morale of the other side after doing so. Now I'll open up the floor to questions."
A series of question flew at Drakken during the next 30 minutes. The question ranged from the abilities of the suit to the abilities of the selected pilot. In the end Dr. Drakken walked at exhausted from the meeting.
Before he left he heard one last statement. "Now Major can you please brief us on operation Titans fall."
II.
Wade was doing what he loved. Typing of course. It didn't matter what the typing was for. He just loved doing it. The way the key click each time he pressed them down. The way they felt when his fingers brushed over them. The way his thoughts transferred to his fingers and then to the screen in front of him. He loved it.
There was only one thing in this world he cared for more then that simple joy. His eyes flicked up to a photo above his monitor. It was a simple affair. A young black boy was the obvious focus of the picture. His face beamed back with joy and it was obvious why. Any man would smile with a pretty red head like the one in the photo giving them a hug. Her arms wrapper around the boy as her hair gently fell against him. Her pretty smile flashing across her face. All for him.
"Kim." Wade sighed as he looked at the photo. He wanted to tell her how much she meant to him. He would some day.
Right now though Kim had other things she needed to do. As for Wade it was his job to give her the tools to help her survive this damn war. He would be damned before anyone hurt his Kim.
Discarding that particular unpleasant train of thoughts his mind wandered to the plan meeting with Kim. He knew he wouldn't get a lot of sleep tonight as he waited eagerly for the morning. Kim had promised to take him to the local Amusement park in the colony. A day with just him and Kim.
"Wade it's me Kim." Wade's head snapped around at the voice. His mind froze.
"Wade hey open up. It's been a while and I just wanted to swing around and catch up on old times." Wade heart started to beat faster as he listened to his Goddess sweet voice. It was her.
Without a second thought Wade was up passing by the camera monitor without a glance. He hurriedly typed in the code to open his apartment door and looked forward eagerly as it slid open.
"Kim I..." Wade froze in shock as seeing a tall black clothed man standing in front of him. His mind searched for the proper word to identify this stranger.
'Ninja.'
Wade blinked as the Ninja raised his hand in one smooth motion. He noted vaguely an impact on his chest before falling back from the door. The Ninja apparently happy with what he had just done walked casually into the room. He reached into his pocket and took out a large metallic block.
Wade tried to get up but noted the pain in his chest. Looking down he was shocked to see a throwing dagger sticking out of him. There was blood all over him.
Frowning in confusion he looked up to see the Ninja walk back. The metallic box now had a number on it. The number was counting down.
'Bomb!' His panicked mind noted the last bit as he tried to raise himself up. His limbs refused to follow his orders though.
"Stage one of Titan Fall is now complete." Wade turned back in confusion at the Ninja comment. He watched as he walked out the door without a second glance.
'Bomb!' Wade mind refocused as he felt the fear start flowing through him. Reaching out he grabbed onto the desk trying to force the bomb to fall over. He just felt so tired though.
"Come on." He grunted as he tugged and smiled as the entire thing fell down. It was a moment latter he realized that it was falling on him.
Wade grunted as the desk hit him effectively pinning him. Reaching out he still tried to reach the device. His hands snagged on another object instead. Pulling it back he looked at the photo.
'Oh God I can't die yet. I still got to tell her I love her.' Redoubling his efforts he started to crawl forward. Looking at the device he noted a fifteen clearly displayed on the screen.
'No give me more time God. Please I don't wanna die.'
Reaching out his hand he tried to move forward. He couldn't make the last distance though. The edge of his vision was already going black.
'Please I'm only a kid. I can't go like this. I want to live please.' Wade last action was to start to sob. The sobs of a broken man facing a death he so wished to prevent. Fear choking his throat he tried once more. A one appeared on the screen in front of him.
III.
Ron sighed as he felt Bonnie tug on his arm harder. "Come on Ron we don't want to miss her getting here." Bonnie smiled as she pulled him towards the hangar bay.
As it turned out they did miss her getting there. Not by much but hey Ron believed in being exact on this kind of stuff. Fortunately they made it before she was done with post flight procedures. He watches a familiar figure exited the suit. He hadn't seen her for three years.
"Tara!" An excited Bonnie waved towards the pilot who had just removed her helmet. The girl tossed her long blond hair aside and started down with hate towards Ron's excited girlfriend.
"Bonnie." Her voice was cold and caught even Ron by surprise.
"Tara?" He noted the confused look in Bonnie eyes as she looked up at her former best friend.
"So good to see you Bon-Bon. Still seeing your dating the loser. Loser." She gently lowered herself down from the suit as she delivered her remarks.
Ron eyes widen before looking at the girl standing next to him. He noted in fear that she was literally shaking in anger.
"Care to rephrase that blonde." Tara head snapped up at the last bit and she growled back.
"Sorry I guess I made it sound like I pitied you. I actually felt bad for the loser over there for dating a slut like you." Tara smirked as Bonnie face went red with rage.
The claws were now out. "I'm sorry I don't think I heard that right. I can't possible think you're that much of an air head to say something like that."
"Sorry if I wasn't clear. You're a whore and he's a loser. Got it."
"I guess I heard it right after all. Now I'd threaten to beat some sense into you but considering what you got working up there."
At this comment both girls went at it. Nothing physical mind you. That was being saved for latter. At the moment they just traded insults like little Asian boys traded cards.
Ron backed off not wanting to get into the middle of this before he heard a loud voice echoing through the hangar. "Lt. Rockwaller and Sgt. Kingston I want to know why I have a headache right now!"
Ron turned around in shock to stare at the man who would dare interrupt them. He wasn't impressive looking but he wasn't puny either. He went up to about six feet give or take a few inches. Had short black hair that was slightly graying and blue eyes that stared at both girls with intensity. His pilot uniform showed he was with special forces though and that made Ron a lot more interested in this guy.
"Sorry sir just explaining to my companion here the facts of life." Tara saluted the man before smirking at Bonnie. Bonnie for her part was trying to glare at Tara and salute the man in front of her at the same time.
"The facts of life? I know they cut the budget for training but that bad. Well I guess that's life." The man's gaze soon fell upon Ron. "Lt. Stoppable good to see you. How the Gundam working out?"
Ron caught by surprise raised his hand in salute as well. "Sir I enjoy piloting it sir."
"Good. Alright people name is Major James Cavon I'm your new squadron commander. All except for you Lt. Rockwaller. You know considering you're not a pilot. Now Lt. Stoppable and Sgt. Kingston follow me."
With that the man turned around and left the room heading out into the hall.
Ron flashed Bonnie a quick smile before following him.
IV.
"Alright Birdie got the target locked." Ron listened intently as his new commanders voice crackled over the radio.
"Its Falcon sir and yes I do." The female voice quickly followed it up.
"Good birdie. Now you may take the shot. Monkey follow me."
Ron frowned at that call sign. His commander had an odd sense of humor that much was for sure.
"Right away Sandman." Ron gently applied power to his thrusters sending his suit forward.
He watched as Tara open up. Despite his recent misgivings she was proving why she had been selected to join the squad. Her sniping skills with a mobile suit were second to none. If her personality wasn't so bad she may have even surpassed him in rank.
He had to wonder why she had changed so much from high school. The sweet cheerleader he once knew was no more. O well.
Ron fell in behind the GM Custom that his squad leader was piloting. They made quick time as they approached the convoy in front of them. He noted the couple of Zakus coming forward to stop them.
He had to whistle as he saw his commander quickly bank down heading straight for the first freighter. Two Zakus who had been unlucky enough to get in his way were speared by two quickly fired beam shots. The freighter meets a similar fate as he opened up on it.
"Well Stoppable you don't get paid to sight around." With that Ron raised his rifle as well opening up on the mobile suits.
A/N: And on that note we end this chapter. Yes Wade is dead. Yes Tara is now a bitch. Yes Ron got a new commander. He's not from any series either. Unique guy.
Anyway sorry for taking so long to update. School work and all that good stuff. Hope you enjoy this chapter though I have to admit it was a little short. I've been reworking the plot I plan to use for this story and I'm considering a few things. I've also been reading a few fics on this site. ClassicCowboys stuff has really given me food for though. He after all did inspire me to write this story. I thought to myself "Surforst how about you actually write a finished Gundam story instead of stopping halfway." And thus this story was born. Maybe someday ClassicCowboy will finish his own story and we can then judge whose is better. Probably his knowing my luck.
Anyway reviewer comments.
Just wondering: It's up for you to decide. Yes though I'm trying to get a UC feel for this story. Whether Ron a Newtype is yet to be seen.
Conan98002: Thanks. I'm happy I actually wrote her character well enough to get emotional attachment. As for killing her off just so I can get K/R out of this. Come on that would be too easy and when have I ever gone easy. Well ok I've done easy many times but don't expect that one.
Lycropath: Blond Masked fighter? Only if I get real bored. Anyway I hate coordinator. Smug sobs. One reason why I don't like Seed. Just makes it so the Feddies don't even have a chance anyway.
Darkwolfstoppable: We'll see who gets the Ron man in the end. It's going to be a love triangle so we'll see. I personally like K/R but I also like Ron/Bon so I'm torn on this one. O well.
Worker72: Well I'm happy you're reading my comments but don't take them seriously. I make contradictions all the time. It's just me being crazy. Relaxing and all that good stuff.
Happyendingsmaybe: Well considering your question I'm going to explain the three possibilities I've seen so far.
Seed type - Genetically engineered to be stronger, faster, and smarter. Basically no weaknesses and all strengths. This ability though tends to activate when going berserk unless of course the creators want to make the person insanely uber in which case it can be activated anytime. Involves a lotus seed breaking apart.
NewType - My view of this so don't get angry with me if you disagree. Basically a mix between an empath and a telepath. They can't read thoughts well but they can predicate their opponent's actions. They also seem to be able to pick on emotions and synch with their machines better. They came about when man traveled into space. They also tend to go crazy real quick.
Zero system - Built into the Wing Zero and Epyon this system artificially enhances the pilot. Basically quicker reflexes, more data absorption, and kicking up of combat instincts. Downside is that a pilot tends to go on a killing rampage. Towards the end of the series a couple of pilots mastered the system.
Anyway hope this helps our non-Gundam fans out there. Look forward to more updates many days from now. Sorry blame it on school.
Preview: Wade still dead. Tara and Bonnie still hate each other. Hey Kimmie might make an appearance again. Then again...