Harry Potter and the Endless Waltz Part 2
Is happiness to be found in the future that is grasped with blood stained hands?
Warnings: Language (You could see a PG-13 movie with the language though...), and Suggestive themes
Pronunciation Guide: Costhal: Cos-thal.(Think: cosmos for the beginning of the name)
Zarltic: Zarl-tic
Zarlin: Zarl-lin
Calinic: Cal-in-ic
Kallitin: Kal-A-Tin
Eternal Century 0133
It had been a year since Hermione and Harry fled the planet and moved to X2 the two fifteen year old children had grown ever closer. But, on Earth an old man was trying desperately to find his weapon. It had been almost a year since he discovered that his precious weapon had fled.
Gringotts had not been a solution. No, those insufferable goblins hadn't told him a thing.
However, the Dursleys had been the ones to provide him with just enough tidbits that if could just work it out Dumbledore felt that he could find his weapon. Albus thought back to that meeting.
"You." Petunia Dursley had said flatly upon seeing the old man standing on her doorstep.
"Indeed. May I come in and talk to you about Mr. Potter?"
"Fine. But this is the last time you can come here understand?" She glared at the ancient man.
Dumbledore nodded. After all, if he really needed to see them again he could easily make them forget anything he wanted them to.
"Very well, Petunia. Is your husband around right now?"
She nodded.
"He's in the kitchen with my son."
"Excellent. Could he also meet with me?"
"I'll ask. Don't move." She said coldly before she left him standing in the entry hall.
Albus waited for several minutes before a beefy looking man with a large mustache and little neck made his way into the living room.
"You can come in now." Petunia told him.
Albus obeyed her orders and entered.
"Hello, Pertunia and Vernon Dursley. I believe we have never met in person before. I am Albus Dumbledore, Headmaster of Harry's school and I was worried about him."
Vernon laughed at him.
"You're his jailer eh? Well, the prisoner broke out and is long gone warden!" Vernon laughed at him in delight.
Dumbledore blinked.
"Broke out? What do-" Albus was interrupted.
"I mean he's left, flown the coup, ran away, fled the scene, and what have you. He's outside of your reach old timer and there's nothing you can do about it." Vernon relished the effect his words were having.
"Where did he go?" Albus demanded.
"Space. Mars? Somewhere away from Earth. It'd be pointless to look for him you realize. There are over almost 3 trillion people in space, and almost 3 billion on Mars that we know of. You could look twenty lifetimes exploring every location in space and you'd never find him. Furthermore, It's impossible for you to get up there."
"What do you mean?" Dumbledore demanded.
"Last week the Federation installed several new 'detectors' that check for oddities in a person. If even one occurs...well, odds are that person isn't going to space. I spoke to the officials, ones familiar with you wackos and he told me that anyone with a hint of magic can't pass the test, squibs or enchanted people included. Apparently a bunch of Japanese, Austrian, and American freaks made it."
It was frustrating but Vernon Dursley, as muggle as he was knew that even wizards had limits and finding Harry was now next to impossible. Magic couldn't take wizards to space. They had to rely on technology, and every single time they had tried the sensors had detected them. While they didn't lose their people who tried they were turned away and they were put on record. Dumbledore later found out from a police officer that was also a witch that if they tried and were caught more than once then most likely they would be sent to a secure prison and their location would not be disclosed.
Albus wanted his weapon back but he knew that he couldn't sacrifice his pawns in such a way. That would be bad for 'business' as it were.
Meanwhile the teen in question had no thoughts to those on Earth. Instead, he was busy getting ready to ask his best friend an important question that Harry was nervous about asking.
"H-Hermione?" Harry asked.
Hermione popped her head out of the laundry room.
"What is it Harry?"
"Do, do you like it here?" Harry asked, skirting about what he was trying to talk to her about.
"Absolutely. I could see myself raising a family in a home like this." She smiled faintly.
Her brown eyes hadn't lost any of their intensity. However, they also had taken a soft tone to them. Where she was once pushy she had become gentle. Her personality was reflected in those expressive irises.
"You...could raise a...family here?" Harry stuttered.
Hermione smiled before she left the noisy room and entered the living room.
She then took one of Harry's hands and guided him to the navy blue love seat. After the two of them were seated Hermione slid close to Harry and relaxed against him before she spoke.
"Absolutely. Can't you see it? For you it'd be a wife nestled in your arms, the children resting as night settled. Perhaps your wife or you would be reading a story to them. Their eyes would widen in surprise at some sentence while the fire crackled gently in the background." Hermione had leaned her head against Harry as she spoke.
"Yeah..." Harry said as his mind saw children with his and Hermione's features sitting on the floor.
Their eyes were filled with wonder as Hermione read to them.
Instinctively Harry wrapped his arms around the witch.
"It's...perfect." Harry whispered.
Hermione made a soft noise that Harry took for her agreement.
"I like the image but...why did you bring it up?" Harry finally asked after a long moment.
Hermione chuckled gently.
"Because I was trying to hint at something you silly man."
Harry was starting to have a sneaking suspicion what she was implying but he didn't want to ruin her fun.
"Oh? What might that be?" Harry asked.
"This." Hermione pushed herself off of him and leaned towards his face.
A moment later Hermione's lips brushed against his.
"I've been by your side since you were eleven. I've loved you for I don't know how long." She admitted.
Hermione started to leave sadly but he gently grabbed her wrist. She turned her head towards him curiously. She was trying to hide a faint tear trail that spoke of her feelings of loss. Harry tugged on her arm gently and pulled her back down into his arms.
"Hey, you can't just kiss me and go away. I love you too much to let you get away with that." Harry told her in a mock cross voice.
Hermione's eyes widened in shock.
"You...you love me?" She asked in awe.
Harry nodded.
"You better believe it dear." Harry said and kissed her.
Unlike her regretful, almost farewell kiss his was more intense.
A moment of shock. That was Hermione's response, but then, like everything that applied to Hermione she applied herself fully to the kiss.
Her left arm guided his hands to locations that Harry would have never dared to approach. She placed one hand on her waist and the other she guided for a few moments before she released it; implying that she wanted that hand to roam her body. Harry, being the gentleman that he was obeyed her instructions.
Their lips parted, but only for a moment.
It was passionate. For a full year they had lived together, dancing around an issue that should have been resolved long ago. They had learned each others habits and their passions. They had grown and molded each other. But at long last they had admitted to the other how much they truly meant to each other. The dam had burst and there was no controlling the flood waters.
Eventually they broke apart, panting, desperate for air, but their bodies burned and desired more.
"How-How far are-?" Harry panted.
Hermione panted breathlessly for a long moment, her white blouse had several buttons undone and Harry could see a large portion of her pink silk under clothing, and the upper edge of her navel. Her jeans were form fitting and in Harry's opinion Hermione had never looked more attractive.
"Honestly...If you don't want to stop...I'd be fine with that." Hermione said before she kissed him again.
Their hands roamed further this time, touching places that they hadn't touched before. However, after few moments Hermione grabbed Harry's hands and had them clasp her chest.
Harry's eyes widened in that instant but they widened further when Hermione shrugged off the white blouse. At that moment she broke away slightly.
Her eyes were open and she looked at him nervously, as though waiting to hear his approval.
"Oh Hermione...You're beautiful. More beautiful than any goddess." Harry said reverently.
Her cheeks flushed at his praise but her eyes glowed in joy.
They explored each other passionately but somehow managed to stop before they went too much farther.
For the first time in Harry's life he felt content. His life was finally perfect.
But fate has a tendency to plunge a perfect life into chaos and once again Harry would be facing war. He just didn't know it yet.
September 22nd 0133 EC
Zarltinian Battleship
"Sir, we've approached X2. If the rumors are to be believed then this is the colony secretly supplying munitions to the Earth Federation." The Officer saluted a man wearing an odd mask.
The officer was a practical man, he kept his black and silver uniform up to code and saluted his superiors but he was nothing compared to the man he saluted.
His black boots were shined to a gleam, and his white trousers were spotless; the crimson lines running up the sides of his legs were both in perfect order. The man's brilliant red coat covered his torso, arms, and neck. The man had several medals and more adorning his chest.
However, the impeccable uniform he wore was only offset by one single object: a mask. A silvery object obstructed one's view of the man's face and concealed his eyes so it was even more difficult to understand the mysterious person.
"At ease." The masked man said.
His voice was stately, and calm. He sounded as though he had complete control over the entire world.
"Yes sir!" The man resumed his position at the helm.
"It's more complicated than them just simply providing arms. They seem to be purchasing more supplies than it would take if they were simply assisting the Federation." The man said as he easily sat down upon his chair.
"I don't understand sir."
"I have a sense about these things."
"Yes Captain!" His underlining agreed with a crisp salute.
"I believe I said at ease." The captain's amused voice noted.
"Yes sir." The officer agreed.
A few moments later the masked man stood.
"Have three Zarlin Suits prepped as well as my Calinic."
"Yes Captain Costhal!"
"So we see the dawn of yet another battle." The mask wearing Costhal mused as he tapped his shining black boot against the deck of the battleship.
In less than fifteen minutes the four mobile suits had been prepped and the Shadow Blade and his troops launched from the Kallitin class Battleship.
"Now listen, I don't expect you to attack and destroy everything. Instead, once we arrive lieutenant's Crown and Thorn will come with me. Second lieutenant Salin will remain behind with the suits. Your job is vital. You must keep everyone away from the suits. If an enemy were to hijack one of our Mobile Suits it could spell some serious problems not only for you but for the Alliance in general."
"I understand sir!" Lt. Salin assured over to communication systems.
"Good lad." Costhal nodded before he cut off the communications to the team.
Not long later Costhal and his two allies entered the main part of the colony.
The captain looked around calmly as he scanned all of X2's interior from a small man made cliff just outside of the residential district.
"Most impressive. Most colonies don't bother with natural terrain. Yet another thing that sets them apart from their brethren. Too bad there's a good chance that the Federation is being aided by them."Costhal noted.
"I agree sir." Lieutenant Crown agreed.
"Crown, you and Thorn go check out the starport. If there's a Federation Ship there we will have decisive proof that they're harboring the enemy."
"Yes sir!"Thorn and Crown saluted before stealthily heading off towards their destination.
"Now while they check that out I'll be following my instinct. That facility down there...It's gotta be it..."
Costhal moved as a shadow, quickly and as though he didn't even exist as he made his way to the large domed building.
...
Harry and Hermione had a tendency to stay nestled in their home day in and day out. However, Hermione had suggested that they take a stroll.
"Hey you two lovebirds." A blond haired boy smirked.
His blue eyes were twinkling with mirth.
The boy wore a simple blue jacket, loose blue jeans, and his blond hair was cropped short. He wore a simple pair of shoes and his stance was relaxed as he leaned against the wall of the supermarket.
"Lovebirds?" Hermione asked.
"Aren't you? Everyone in town says you are." The boy grinned.
"Why do they say that?" Harry asked curiously.
"Hmm...maybe it's because a young couple moves into town, and into their new home. They don't leave but the lights stay on through most the night." The boy wiggled his eyebrows suggestively.
Hermione blushed furiously and after a moment so did Harry.
"W-well..." Harry stuttered.
"It's all cool. Now that you've calmed those hormones though your good neighbors want to get to know you." The teen grinned as he adjusted his glasses.
"Want to get to know us?" Harry asked in surprise.
"'Course! We like to stay as a close knit community after all. Doesn't matter where you're from, your nationality whatever. The name's David. I'm a techie fanatic and some say I'm even a nerd. I tend to wear that as a compliment though." David smiled broadly as he extended a hand to both of them.
Harry blinked at the display.
David winked before he spoke.
"Saves time bud." David explained.
"Right." Harry felt overwhelmed by David's friendly personality but managed to handle it.
Harry and Hermione then bemusedly shook David's hand before they were jostled away from the supermarket and to a large domed building.
"What's this?"
"You guys like cool technology?" David asked.
"Like a video game console or something else?" Hermione asked curiously.
"Big technology."
"Like what?" Harry asked.
"Like...Mobile Weapon simulators"
Harry's eyes widened.
"Relax bud. It's not like we are building a mobile armor! It's more along a simulation system we've got hooked up. Guess you'd be able to call it a video game."
"Why a Mobile Weapon Simulator?" Hermione asked.
"The Feddie's are paying X2 for helping design a new OS so that anybody could use it. X2 wouldn't have agreed to that but we need the funding to create a decent defense matrix. Right now the Shadow Sword could slip an entire company onto X2 and we'd never even realize it."
"Well, that makes sense...But, the question now begs to be asked...How do you know that we aren't spies or something?" Hermione asked.
"Easily solved lassie. After all you entered via the starport right?"
Harry nodded.
"The computer systems scan your Identification and if you have any military history...or criminal history...you'd never enter X2. Furthermore, while our physical defenses aren't good our computer network is top notch. If we wanted we could probably find out more about a person than their mother's know about them." David explained.
"That's all well and good but why trust us with this?" Harry asked seriously.
David's smirk vanished.
"Look, normally I'd have just befriended you, shown you around and left it at that. But you two have the eyes of people that have seen action and hated it. I knew as soon as I saw you that you wanted a new life. That's why I didn't report you then. Then over the last year you proved yourselves to be just looking for a peaceful existence. X2 can give people that. But, to do that we need the funding and if it means creating an OS for mobile suits...then so be it. There are a lot of people here who just want to live in peace but we need the money to protect ourselves as we keep our neutrality. Would you please help us?" David asked seriously.
Hermione and Harry glanced at each other.
"Hermione, and Harry and we'll give your OS a spin."
David sagged in relief.
"Thanks you two."
...
Costhal looked at the three teens incredulously from behind the artificial rock. The citizens knew that they were working with the Federation and the people supported the idea? Costhal's eyes narrowed behind his silvery mask. The citizens of this 'country' were foolish. They would directly work against the Alliance.
Costhal considered himself a calm and honorable man but this...This was a grievous sin indeed.
But if he was so angry at the prospect why was he so interested in the girl?
Costhal admitted that she was pretty..for a young girl. But he had seen pretty girls before and it never made him hesitate in his duties. So why did she make him stop for a moment?
Costhal shrugged. Either way, he had a mission ahead of him that he needed to complete. However, security to this building was tight. He'd have to find an alternative way in.
...
"That's the OS?" Harry asked looking at a massive, yet colorful device in front of them.
"Actually, the scientists in charge felt that it'd be best for it to be in an actual cockpit setting. Look up there." David pointed to the top of the structure.
"Now, if I didn't know any better I'd say that's a mobile suit but no one makes such colorful MS'." Hermione noted.
"You're quite right." An older man mentioned.
"Ah, Dr. Tallard."
"Hello David, and these to children are?" Dr. Tallard asked as he entered the doorway.
His once black hair had streaks of silver running through it, in his left hand he held a cane and the man walked with a limp. Dr. Tallard's clothing was what could be expected of a scientist. Lab coat (fully buttoned of course!), a pair of khaki pants, and brown dress shoes. The top of a simple blue tie could be seen at the upper edges of Dr. Tallard's coat.
The man's green eyes were hidden behind a pair of thick glasses with a massive black frame.
The older man offered his right hand to the two teens.
Harry willing shook the man's hand and found to his surprise that his grip had not been dulled by age.
"I'm Dr. Tallard. Main Scientist of the OS project. My real specialty is MS creation but since that includes OS'...I guess they decided I was the man for the Job." Tallard quickly shook Hermione's hand as well.
After he did so he spoke again.
"If the kiddo trusts you enough to let you in here then I should let you take the OS for a test run, and see how you like it."
"Wait!" Hermione protested as the man had started pushing them towards the colorful simulator.
"What is it?" Dr. Tallard asked with a trace of impatience.
"How will we know how to operate it?" Hermione asked.
Tallard's eyes that had been cooling quickly lightened again.
"No worries! It's supposed to be designed so anyone can pick it up in no time! Just hop in and try it out!" Dr. Tallard assured.
"W-well...Okay." Hermione allowed herself to be pushed up to the cockpit.
"Alrighty...I'm booting up the OS simulator!" Dr. Tallard announced.
"The level system's being set at 1!" David announced.
"Put it to 3.6 David." Tallard ordered.
"But Dr!" David protested.
"What's wrong?" Hermione asked worriedly.
"It's just a few alterations that David lost against when he tried it for the first time. But he didn't have a copilot."
"How does that work?" Harry asked as he slipped into a seat.
"See the second chair?"
"Yeah?" Harry said cautiously.
"She sits there."
"Not helpful." Harry replied dryly.
"Alright...She'll act as your spotter then you'll change places."
"Spotter?" Hermione wondered.
"You'll watch out for implied threats." Dr. Tallard replied.
Suddenly the door to the cockpit closed.
"Well, it doesn't look like he's going to answer that question." Harry mentioned rhetorically.
Harry looked around the surprisingly roomy cockpit.
The copilot's seat was in the front, sitting just a little lower than the pilot's seat. Countless lights flickered on the walls.
Harry's seat had something like a lap bench that nestled down over him and beside him were a couple of sliding levers. At Harry's feet were a couple sets of pedals.
"What is all this?" Harry asked in surprise.
Suddenly, a small screen on the desk in front of him lit.
"Harry? Can you hear me?" David asked.
"Yeah?" Harry replied cautiously.
"The control's are rather simple. The Doctor just want's to think he developed the perfect OS that anyone can pick up instantly. But if you don't know the hardware...it's impossible."
"I'd tend to agree with that." Hermione agreed in a tone that was as lost as Harry felt.
"Right. Do you see the pedals down there?"
"Yeah."
"They control the Mobile Suit's Movements, such as footwork, and thrusters. Two sets of them are for walking, and running respectively. The MS's foot controls can be set to manual but the auto balancing and adjustments won't work as well. I'd leave that for an ace to do."
"Okay. But how do you use the thrusters?" Harry asked.
"Depends on what kind of thrust you want. There are three foot pedals devoted to the thrusters. One is for both legs, one for the left, and one for the right. Look at the main panel and you'll see the basic layout of the pedals." David explained.
Harry glanced up and on the 'door' was a massive screen detailing the foot pedals.
"That makes sense." Harry admitted.
"Good, now were gonna get into the other thrusters."
"Other thrusters?" Hermione asked.
"There's almost always a set of thrusters on the back of the MS as well. See those 2 sliders on the panel in front of you Harry? Those are more movement ranges as well. But the sliders on the left and right control your thrusters to an even greater extent."
"What about this joystick?" Harry asked.
"That is your weapons firing center. For head vulcans, and weapons that fire you'll use that. It also is the place that let's you grab a melee weapon. For this 'MS' were using a made up design that uses beam sabers."
"How do I control my arms?" Harry questioned.
"There is a set of controls...look at the screen. See? There. You'll need that set of control to aim and swing with weapons." David said.
"I'm overwhelmed but I think I can get the hang of this." Harry admitted.
"Heya lassie!" David said.
"It's Her-Mi-Own-Nee!" Hermione growled.
"Right, lassie, for you your job is-Oh damn. Sorry but I've gotta run. You're starting up the demo." David said and the screen kicked off.
"Why do I feel like we're in trouble?" Harry mused.
"Maybe because we have no idea how to run this thing?" Hermione replied.
"Probably." Harry agreed as the screen began to show an image of the enemy units.
Fifteen Minutes they held out before the simulation ended. The two of them were covered in sweat, and they had only survived because of their years of being a team.
Once the lights dimmed and the desk rose off and away from Harry's lap the door to the simulator opened.
"Wow! You two are naturals at this! Did you ever pilot a mobile weapon simulator before?" David asked as soon as the door had opened.
"No we haven't." Harry replied.
Hermione nodded.
"Most Impressive... Young man what is your last name?" Tallard asked.
"Potter Dr. Tallard."
"And yours maiden name young lady?"
"Granger Sir."
"...I see...Well, Harry and Hermione I'd like to invite you to the project."
"Dr. Tallard?" David asked in shock.
"You two are naturals and we need your help. We need someone to test the system, to become familiar with it, and to demonstrate that it works."
"I'm not going planet-side; ever." Harry growled.
"Easy there. I never wanted you to. Instead the simulations will be done here."
"Harry?" Hermione asked.
"Hmm?"
"I don't like the idea of getting involved but it sounds like this is their only chance to avoid war."
"The lesser of two then?" Harry asked, implying the 'lesser of two evils' phrase.
Hermione nodded.
"Let's think about it." Harry suggested.
Dr. Tallard nodded.
"That would be the best option I believe."
"Why not think about it overnight and then come back?" Dr. Tallard suggested.
"Okay." Hermione and Harry said in unison.
"Now, ain't that the craziest thing anyone ever saw." David smirked.
...
"Well Harry?" Hermione asked after they had come back home and began to cuddle on their simple love seat.
Harry was laying down and Hermione was laying on top of him. It was an awkward position on the small two seater couch but they managed it. He had his arms wrapped around her protectively.
After a long moment Harry spoke.
"I think...we...should at least test it out for them. On the sole condition that that's all we do." Harry suggested.
"Why? Why should we get involved in X2's problems?"
"Because we live here. It's our home." Harry replied gently.
"I don't want to see another war." Hermione cried.
Harry's eyes began to water as he remembered all those that he had loved.
"I don't either. But this one...we can't stop. All we can do...is try to protect our home." Harry kissed Hermione's head gently.
"I don't like it but, I think that you're right Harry. Let's help them finish the OS."
One week later...
"The Federation has...requested that we build a MS for the Operating System. However, this was beyond the original requests. I feared something like this might happen so I prepared for the worst." Dr. Tallard said grimly.
"What do you mean?" Harry asked.
Tallard's eyes glanced at the colorful simulator.
"I'm afraid that I haven't been fully honest with you, Hermione or David." He admitted.
"You didn't." Hermione said flatly.
"I did. The Federation wanted just the OS. However, they never did say that we couldn't build our own Mobile Suits. We need funding true, but the Federation supplied that. We had enough to build one extremely powerful Mobile Suit or four lower quality ones. I opted for a superior one."
"So...you made a mobile suit?" Hermione glared at him.
"It was a measure of necessity I'm afraid. As things ever intensify we will need defenses. If we gave into the Federation to build them a Mobile Suit for the Operating system...Well, that'd be it. We would be officially absorbed into the Earth Federation, and that in turn would lead us to war. X2 would likely be destroyed in a matter of weeks by either the Imperial troops or the Alliance. So what would you have had me do?" Dr. Tallard snarled.
"I'll be frank. I don't think I can trust you anymore." Harry told him.
"I expected as much. That's where things get interesting though." Dr. Tallard said.
"What do you mean?" Hermione asked.
"To make the Federation leave us be long enough we need a decoy. The Mobile Suit would be able to do that."
"So when you had us Pilot it...You wanted us to be the ones to distract them!" Harry yelled.
"Simply, yes. However, I already have plans to make sure that you won't be alone."
"What is that supposed to mean?" Harry glared.
"Throughout space there are colonies that want nothing more than peace. We've been working together to find ways to be able to protest peacefully. But that dream was destroyed nine years ago. Susanna Granger was assassinated nine years ago to the day. Ever since then we knew that we'd need the armaments to defend ourselves and have our voices heard. So we started working on a project. We called it Project Redemption. The R project has several MS' as a part of it. But we needed people that had seen battle, and yearned for peace. Most troopers nowadays hate the other two factions so much that they can't see reason. So in essence I've given you my legacy. You will carry the brightest of hopes of all of mankind if you accept."
"So you're wanting to give us a Mobile Suit? One Mobile weapon can't win against the odds you're stacking against us." Hermione said coldly.
"That's true, but X3 currently has a new Federation Ship that hasn't been claimed yet. I've gathered up several volunteers for this. If you're willing to capture the ship then you'll have a crew to support you. As time goes on too more allies will join you. I can't promise that you won't see death of friends but I can say this. I believe that you two can bring a war that's gone on for a full century to an end. Hate me I don't care, but for the sake of those you do love...please." Tallard pleaded.
At that moment an explosion rocked the domed structure.
"It looks like we have hostile company." Tallard ran to a large computer and began typing hurriedly into it.
A few seconds later he paled.
"It's...it's the Shadow Blade himself..." He muttered.
"The one of no mercy?" David moaned.
"I never wanted this to happen but our home is under attack. This idiot of a scientist is the cause of it but he did give us a way to force them out." Harry said as he ran to what he now knew was an actual mobile suit.
"I guess we have no choice but battle again." Hermione shook her head in sorrow as she jumped in after him.
The two of them buckled up and a panel lit. David began to talk.
"Hey you two...I didn't...y'know...Know 'bout the..." David mumbled.
"I figured when I saw how pale you were." Harry interrupted.
"...Righ'...anyways...the...launching processes in beginning. Go ahead and boot it up." David said.
"Hermione?" Harry said.
She nodded her head and after a few strokes on her keyboard the Mobile Suit began to whirl with life.
A small computer screen lit up on Harry's console.
OS Initialized.
Gauss
Universal
Nuronic
Debel
Aegic
Muniment
System Online
MS: HAVOC ONLINE
ARMOR DIAGNOSIS: GUNDANIUM ALLOY: OPTIMUM STRENGTH
ENERGY SYSTEMS: ONLINE
MOBILE SYSTEMS: ONLINE
WEAPON SYSTEMS:
SABER CLASS WEAPONS ONLINE
QUAD VULCAN CANNONS ONLINE
TWIN BEAM RIFLES: OFFLINE.
"Sorry about that, but you can't fire those when you're inside the colony. It'd do traumatic damage to the colony. As a matter of fact I'd avoid using those if I'm nearby any civilian area." Tallard said.
"So explain to me something." Harry said.
"What?" Tallard asked.
"Why in blue blazes did you arm a...damn this thing is so superior to any mobile suit out there it's an insult to call this thing as such. This...Gundam with a pair of rifles that can destroy colonies?"
"Harry?" Hermione asked sweetly.
"Yeah love?"
"Language."
"Sorry Dear." Harry whispered.
In the background he could hear David coughing something that sounded remarkably like 'Whipped'.
"As to your question, odds are you'll be facing some serious odds. You'll need those cannons if you want to live. Just be warned that it takes a while to recharge and the rifles can overheat. Even though theoretically you could fire the twin rifles in staggered bursts indefinitely you'll need to be really careful that you don't overuse them unless you have to." Dr. Tallard warned.
"Alright. By the way...If we make it out of this situation you put us through...You can expect a steel toed boot in your neither regions." Harry promised.
Dr. Tallard winced but nodded.
"I can respect why...The launching facilities are good to go. Take the Mob...err...whatever you called it."
"Gundam." Hermione repeated Harry's words.
"The Havoc Gundam can be launched at any time. Good luck."
"Against the Shadow Blade? We'll need it." Hermione agreed.
19 Pages. Just under 6,300 words. I guess I'm using this to practice extending my Word Count ^.^
Still, this is a fun piece to write and I think that I might post 1 more part in Tales...
As to 'which Gundam world'? Questions...It's more along the general idea of Gundam and taking elements as I want. I've built an entire story from scratch that's Gundam based for this puppy.
You've got three major factions: Earth Federation, Zarltic Alliance, and The Martian Empire: The "Holy Geannian Empire" (They have an Empress.)
Zarltic is best known for it's MS' while Earth relies on Battleship class mostly (and a special breed of fighters...) the Geannian Empire is an interesting sort.....
To be honest this was rather beastly to write but it fit well and I got it to go.