Thank you everyone who submitted a review :D. I'm glad you are all enjoying the story. Here's the next chapter. I know it's a little late (I originally was trying for 1 chapter every 5-6 days) but it's a little hard when the server is being dumb. So thanks for being patient! Reviews are greatly appreciated.

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Suzuka waited for a while.

Rey was off somewhere, her first officer was giving him a tour around the ship. There had to be something to keep the former ZAFT ace occupied, there really was not a whole lot to do while they were trying to disguise themselves as a freighter transporting cargo. They even managed to hide the ship's huge Tanhauser cannon somehow, she was still amazed by it.

The ship was called the Kamaitachi.

Her first officer was Commander Cedirc Helms, and he was only five years older then Suzuka. As well as being a Natural, Cedric Helms was a spitefire and had a personality somewhat like General Mwu La Flaga. There were two CIC controllers, one of them was Lieutenant Tess Reiah on her left, and Lieutenant Virgil Brooks to her right. Lieutenant Reiah was a sort of science officer, as well as the resident techie. Reiah was a Natural, and Brooks was a Coordinator. The crew would usually poke fun at him for always following Reiah around, but he never objected. Lieutenant Brooks also doubled as the chief pilot, along with Sargent Hanook Bre and Sargent Majorie Live. There were not many pilots on her ship so they would not draw suspicion for having so many mobile suits.

The main helmsman of the ship was Officer Ezekiel Marks. He was a year older then Suzuka herself, and he was a child genius. Not really athletic or well built, but he was a ship flying maniac. Although he was a newly appointed officer, he was still made the ship's helmsman due to his abilities. Ezekiel was a Coordinator, and was well renowned in the Eternity Army, as well as a major head in the projects dealing with Advances. Due to the severity of their mission, Lord Zala himself assigned Ezekiel to the crew-

The line beeped, bringing her out of her thoughts.

"Zala here."

"Sir, this is Captain Kiriyuhi," she said.

"It's good to hear your voice, Captain. I heard that you got in a bit of bind."

"For a moment, but Mr. Za Burrel got me out," she said, "No harm done."

"That doesn't surprise me," he seemed to chuckle on the line, "What is your status?"

"We're currently a day away from Apirilius One. We've got Rey Za Burrel safely on board, and we haven't encountered Blue Cosmos or Twilight yet. Knock on wood. The ship is at full capacity, and once the threat of being found is decreased, we'll set sail for Orb. I'll have Vanalivka transmit a updated report to you over a secure line."

"Great. I would like you to take some surveys of a particular region for me before you return. Around the former Mendal Colony region," he said, "I have some intelligence that says a secret base-as completely silly as that sounds-may be set up in the area."

"Sure," she laughed, "Secret bases...anyway, I'll send Sargent Bre over there. He might find something."

"I appreciate it."

"Sir," she said, "If we happen to-"

"If you happen to find any information leading to the discovery of the location of Princess Zala, then you have my permission to use whatever means, and however you need to use my authority to get it."

She smiled sadly, "Of course. Sir?"

"Yes?"

She was a quiet a second, "Don't worry sir, I'm sure she's fine."

"She'd better be."

Her smile faded as the line clicked out.


Rey wandered about the ship. Suzuka had told him to feel free to tour the ship himself if he wanted. He was memorizing the surroundings of the ship, thinking it might come in handy later. Looking around, he heard a loud clang, and swearing.

"FOR THE LOVE OF GOD! I TOLD YOU TO ATTACH THE FIFTH ENGINE CONDENSER, NOT THE FOURTH! I ASKED FOR PROFESSIONALS AND THEY SEND ME A BUNCH OF DAMN INTERNS..."

Rey peered in and saw mobile suits, four of them being Zakus. They were working on a mobile armor, the parts were strewn about the cargo bay. A rather tall man, probably about nine or ten years older then himself, was shouting at some other workers.

"Is there a problem?" Rey wandered in. The taller man stared at him a moment.

"Who the hell are you and what are you doing in here? This a restricted zone."

"I might be able to help you."

The man sighed, "I'm afraid that this is probably to far gone for any respectable help now," he said, "We might have to just take it all apart and reassemble it all-"

"No need."

Rey picked up a screwdriver, leaning into the crowd, they watched entranced as the blond man began to fix their mistake. In no time, it was perfect. The man stared at it, dumbfounded.

"Just who the hell are you?"

Rey smiled at him, "An enthusiast."

"Name's Ralph Warner," he shook Rey's hand.

"Rey Za Burrel. Pleasure."

"Well, Mr. Za Burrel, would you like to lend us a hand?"

"Of course."


Suzuka wandered threw the halls, she made a face.

"Vana?" she called out loud.

"Yes, Captain?" her voice echoed through the com system on the ship.

"Can you tell me where Mr. Za Burrel went?"

"He's down the mobile suit launch bay, ma'am."

"Oh?"

"He's down there helping Mr. Warner repair the recovered mobile armor."

"Figures," Suzuka smiled, "Thank you."

She smiled to herself, and head towards the direction of the bridge. If Rey needed her help he would call her. Until then, he needed the time to reestablish himself. His skills were very valuable to her ship, and she prayed that he would not have to repay his debt anytime soon.


Note: This is sort of an interlude to the next chapter, I promise it'll be more interesting. 5 is supposed to just introduce Suzuka's crew. I hope no one cares that I decided to give Rey long hair, I like anime guys with long hair . Chapter 6 should be updated around Feb 8 if the net lets me update. If not, then it'll be up next Friday. Thanks all!