Haken's thoughts during a normal day Chapter 2: Zeit Krokodil
A/N: I've decided to make this a full-blown story! Please stay tuned for more from the world of Endless Frontier!
"Captain, we should arrive at the Zeit before nightfall." Aschen and I were on our way back to the land battleship Zeit Krokodil, a gift from my 'old man', Representative John Moses, as well as the title of captain. About twenty-five years ago, Aschen and I were found in the wreckage of the Neverland, which was called the Mai Tierra by the people of Lost Herencia.
"Man, I still can't believe that we got set up. I'm planning on running the welcome wagon over their ugly ass when we get back and fill in the crew." Well, I was kinda irritated that we were set up, and that I got knocked out. However, my mind was on something else: The princess of Kagura Amahara, Kaguya Nanbu. "……..," was all the Gespenst said as we walked home. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy Mr. Robot's company and all, but he needed to talk a bit more, even if Aschen was the only one who could understand it.
"I see it! There's the Zeit. Aschen, inform Vice Chief Lee about what happened. We're bringing him some fresh meat." I was obviously still irked about the situation. "*BEEP BEEP BEEP!*" I jumped in surprise as my communicator went off. "Hello, Haken Browning, bounty hunter of Lost Herencia. Is there something you need?" My heart leapt at the voice at the other side. "Haaaaakeeeeennnnn! Eeeeee!" It was Princess Bountiful, err, Kaguya herself! "Princess? How did you get this line?" "Well, I got it from Shirou! I'm hiring you!" My eyes were practically the size of dinner plates by that time. "Well, then let's hear it when I arrive on the Zeit!," I cheered.
When we got on the Zeit, Kaguya was already there. She proceeded to catch me in a death grip and refused to let go. "Eeeeee! Haaaaaaakeeeeennnn! I have an easy job for you!" I was slightly dreading this. I hope it's nothing like garden work. I wouldn't want to get rusty on my skills, now would I? "And what would this job be, my bountiful Princess?" Aschen whispered into my ear at that point. "Captain, please refrain from any unsettling comments." Luckily, Kaguya didn't notice this. "I'm hiring you as bodyguards!," She cheered ecstatically.
"Bodyguards?" I was surprised at this request. Usually, she gave us regular jobs just for the excuse to catch up with us. I could tell this was a serious matter, so how could a cowpoke like myself refuse such a tempting offer? "We accept." "Captain, please do not jump into situations like that. We do not know the full details." Kaguya just blinked at Aschen's last sentence. "Well, I can explain the details later! Let's talk about what we've been up to!" I was afraid of this happening again.
"Err, Aschen, why don't you go speak with the princess?" Aschen walked away casually, leaving me with the Princess. "Captain, I must return to my duties. I am sure you can handle a conversation." I was tempted to let Dr. Marion make a 'mistake' during Aschen's next maintenance session. "Well, Princess, let's go into my room then, shall we?" I was silently dreading this moment as we walked to my room.
And there! What do you think? I hope I kept up to the quality of the first chapter! Please read and review!