S1-38
Settle things over a meal
11:23 AM
09/11/2284
Planet Korj - Angel City
District 1: Residential
Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Delfino Plaza
Eagle-Eye 9-1 had arrived in Angel City's Residential District and was en route to a certain restaurant. Freddy's Angel Buffet.
"What's so special about this place that you wanted to take us there?" Jack asked.
"That's right. I never told you. I had three childhood friends from my 9th birthday, and they're... not what you'd expect. You'll see when we get there." Just like that, they were there. "Let me just let them know we're here."
"Is this place closed?" Palmer wondered, seeing that there weren't any cars in the parking lot.
"No, it's just a slow day." The ace Pilot knocked on the door, waiting patiently for a response.
The door opened, and a familiar light blue bunny-like animatronic stood in the entrance. "Welcome to Freddy's Ange- Michael? Nice to see ya!"
"Good to see you too, Bonnie. I'm treating Eagle-Eye 9-1 to a good meal."
"Any friend of Michael's is a friend of ours."
"Sentient animatronics?!"
"Dane had the exact same reaction, Palmer." Michael remarked.
"Well, it certainly is quite a surprise. I didn't expect this."
"Nobody would, Jack."
Planet Korj - Angel City
Freddy's Angel's Buffet
Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Delfino Casino
Once the squadron had entered the restaurant, they were greeted by the animatronics. "Bonnie told us you were here, so we're fixing up the food carts for you guys." Toy Freddy said.
Each table sat four, so three of them were fully filled and a fourth had a single empty seat.
"I'm actually surprised you have connections like this, Michael."
"Lemme tell you about it, Jack. Spyglass and I helped them out a long time ago, we formed a bond of friendship, they were about to be scrapped back on Earth, Spyglass intervened, and here they are."
"So instead of letting them end, Spyglass gave them a new life."
"Essentially, yes. I can't thank him enough for this."
"So what was their restaurant back on Earth like?" Samus asked.
"Freddy Fazbear's Pizza was just a pizzeria with animatronic entertainers, but with a troubled past. Despite them going out of business, we managed to help the old company, Fazbear Entertainment. They kept the old animatronics from an earlier location, which somehow became corrupted and murderous through an original plan to retrofit them with newer technology, then use them for spare parts once that plan went pear-shaped. From what Spyglass told me, the old animatronics were disowned, allowing him to destroy them without the IMC being filed for property damage. This new location is an all-out buffet, not limited to just pizza. Here, you can either grab something from the carts at the back wall, or grab a menu for other cuisine."
"Whoa. That's quite a story." Jack mused.
"I'll be right back. I'm getting a menu."
"Make that two."
"Three."
Samus and Jack added respectively. "Alright."
"No need. I'll get them, Michael." Toy Bonnie interjected, directing Michael to return to his seat. "Can I start you out with a drink?"
"Apple juice, with ice."
"Ice cold Pepsi."
"Hawaiian Punch with ice cubes."
"Coming right up. I'll be back with your menus."
Once the animatronic departed to another room to get the drinks, Jack had a question to ask the couple. "So, how long have you two been... together?" He was referring to Michael and Samus.
"Eh, since Christmas. One of the other Pilots put one of those 'mistletoe' things above us. I wasn't aware of the concept of it at the time, so you can probably tell how that went."
"I see. So, you have a bit of history with Blisk, right?"
"I wouldn't exactly say that. First time I met him, I thought he looked buff enough to scare away even his own nightmares. I even respected him as a Commander. But when I found out he was only in it for money, I lost all respect for him, and I think that was the first time my eye glowed. I mean... the look on his face when I gave him that expression... it was priceless. But I was too serious at the time to even giggle at it. I was just so... angry. This later time we met, he had become the founder of this new mercenary group, the Apex Predators. They were as greedy as he was, so you can tell how I reacted."
"REALLY angry, I'll bet. You don't like greed?"
"I flat-out HATE it."
"You and I can get along pretty well then." Jack stated.
"The next time I saw Blisk, he was retired. I received a recorded message from him from one of the Aurora Units that made the Prime Titans and the Aegis Ranks." He passed Jack a small device.
The device replayed Blisk's recorded message. "This message goes to the main IMC battalion stationed at the IMC HQ. I'm better off with you guys than General Marder of the ARES Division. He doesn't care about others, you guys do. His selfishness is pretty much greater than my greed. I'm starting to question why I even started the Apex Predators. Let's just say I... don't feel it anymore."
"So Marder made Blisk lose his greed?"
"Not just Blisk, the greed of the rest of the Apex Predators was becoming increasingly questionable, until they just gave up on it, so they disbanded. Now, Blisk and his Legion-class Titan are enjoying themselves NOT being mercenaries, and they don't want to fight anymore. They're done."
"I was there for that last part. You guys brought me and Sarah to the Haven Resort, remember?"
"Oh, yeah. Right. Sorry." Michael apologized.
"It's alright. Sometimes you forget things. Happens to the best of us."
"Anyway, now that you've got BT back, what about FS? They're both Vanguard-class Titans, and the new Requiptors can change their loadouts in the field."
"Well, I'm not sure what to do about that. Lastimosa trusted me with his Titan, BT, but FS was originally meant to be my Titan."
"Would Sarah be OK with letting you transfer authorization of FS to a new Pilot?"
"I'll have to ask her."
Toy Bonnie came back, holding a few drinks and menus. "And here are your drinks and menus. I'll be back a bit later to check on you guys."
"Thank you."
Toy Bonnie went to another table to check on other customers while the three went back to their current topic.
"You could transfer FS over to Sarah, but she already has a Vanguard-class Titan. What about Bish?" Samus asked.
"He's not a Pilot. And he wouldn't accept it anyway."
Music
Chibi-Robo Plug Into Adventure - Ennui
"Uh... Do any of the ex-Militia Pilots not have a Vanguard?"
"Nope, they've all got one, Michael. Maybe I could give him to you?"
"Nope, I've got one. DL-2671."
"I could take him." The three looked to the Pilot. He was next to a food cart and was holding a plate of nachos and celery sticks.
"You sure?" Jack asked.
"Yeah. I don't have a Titan yet. The name's Daniel Ulixes."
"We'll have to talk to Sarah about it. After all, she's basically still Jack's superior." Michael stated.
Music
Super Mario Sunshine - Delfino Casino
Sarah interjected. "No, I'm not. FS hasn't been in the field this time because Jack got BT back. Daniel, after this, you should get ready for a neural link."
"It may have been a long time since my link was established, but I can remember the planet-sized headache. I'm not exaggerating, it REALLY hurt." Michael warned.
"I heard it was extremely painful, but I'm sure I can take it."
"Well, alright. Take care of him, OK?"
"You have my word, Jack." Daniel went back to his table as the three chose what they wanted.
"I think the Magma Pizza sounds good." Michael stated.
"Magma Pizza? Hmm." Jack looked through the menu to find the Magma Pizza, seeing what all was on it.
Magma Pizza - A perfect blend of the hottest herbs, spices, and peppers around, combined with the best sauces, to make this pizza as spicy as magma is hot. If that wasn't hot enough, this order comes with a side of boneless hot wings.
"You want... THAT? That's a bit much on the spiciness, don't you think, Michael?"
"I'm all about the spicy flavor." Michael had an ice-cold stomach of STEEL.
"I'll have an order of General Tso's Chicken."
"Nice choice, Samus. I'll go with a BLT with extra lettuce." Jack settled on that menu item.
"I'll get those out to you right away."
"How long have you been standing there?" Michael asked.
"Since that guy left to go back to his table. I'll be right back." With the menus in hand, Toy Bonnie departed into the kitchen to set up the orders. Within the kitchen were a few Marvins with toques, aprons, and various chef tools. The yellow smiley faces on the monitors in their chests had an added detail: an iconic mustache.
11:58 AM
09/11/2284
The meals were out, and they... were... GOOD.
"That was a good meal. I'll make sure to come by here every once in a while." Jack was satisfied.
"This place is great, isn't it?"
"That was a pretty great lunch you bought us, Michael."
"Eh, no big deal, Anthony."
11:41 AM
09/11/2284
Planet Gridiron
IMC Training Ground Whitehead facility
Music
Titanfall 2 - Anderson's Mission
"Are you sure about this, Jack?" Michael asked.
"I am."
"For this time only, exchanging Titans is authorized." Spyglass stated.
"Alright. FS, transfer authorization to new Pilot. Link Foxtrot-Sierra One-Zero-Four-One."
"[Command accepted. Neural link of FS-1041 and Pilot Jack Cooper: disconnected.]"
Jack stumbled back a bit, slightly disoriented, and holding a hand on his head, but he shook it off.
"You OK?" Michael asked.
"Yeah. I just felt a little... lightheaded for a second there."
"[Daniel Ulixes, please embark when ready.]" The Titanless Pilot approached the Vanguard as it opened the cockpit, allowing him to enter. Daniel has been confirmed as acting Pilot of FS-1041.
Daniel Ulixes
Primary
Submachine Gun - Alternator - (Extra Ammo) - (Speedloader) - (Factory Issue) - (Pro Screen)
Secondary
Hammond P2016 - (Extra Ammo) - (Speedloader) - (Pro Screen)
Backup
MGL Mag Launcher - (Extra Ammo) - (Speedloader) - (Pro Screen)
Tactical
Holo Pilot
Ordinance
Arc Grenade
Boost
Battery Back-up
Tier 1
Power Cell
Tier 2
Titan Hunter
Execution
Shadow Boxing
Pilot Camo
Digital Woodland
Primary Camo
Digital Woodland
Secondary Camo
Digital Woodland
Backup Camo
Digital Woodland
Foxtrot-Sierra One-Zero-Four-One (FS-1041)
Titan
Vanguard
Loadout
Legion - Normal
Legion kit
Enhanced Ammo Capacity
Titanfall kit
Dome Shield
Well, how was that?
So, we're gonna have some more action going on VERY soon.