After decades of „The calamity conflict" between rogue Artificial Intelligence controlled mobile units and first space colonists who formed the foundation for Spacians in „Outer Rim" of the Solar System. Humanity finally found themselves ahead of the machinery that destroyed numerous cities and colony settlements , the leaders of the group of Space Settlements across the outer rim formed and lead by Agnika Kieru known at first as the "Gjallarhorn group" that later was renamed to "Gjallarhorn peacekeeping group" developed the first ever "Pilot-Machine" interface system known as "Alaya Vijnana" and created the new at the time generation of mobile suits consisting of 72 frames known as "Gundams". Piloted by pilots who underwent special medical operation by injecting specially designed nanomachines in their spinal cord and connecting them via a cable inside the Mobile Suit's cockpit. After the end of the conflict across the next two centuries of the old calendar and the first century of the ongoing "Ad Stella" calendar. Various institutes and corporations continued to develop what Alaya Vijnana started pushing it towards medical technology designed to help Spacians endure the climate of outer space. With one of them , the Vanadis Institute exceeding in the research technology named the devoleped technology after the Mobile Suit generation that planted the seed for Humanity in space. "GUND"- Introduction page to "History of Mobile Suit technology and Mobile Suit piloting"- written by Ahab Baleana- AS-115 , official students book used by "Asticassia School of Technology"
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: DEMON INCARNATE
CHAPTER 1
"THE WITCH , THE BRIDE AND THE DEMON"
AD STELLA 122
21 YEARS AFTER THE VANADIS INCIDENT
17 YEARS AFTER THE FALL OF THE GJALLARHORN PEACEKEEPING GROUP
13 YEARS AFTER "OUTER RIM SCHISM"
TEKKADAN SECURITY CORPS "ALTLAND" CLASS SUPPLY SHIP
MOBILE SUIT HANGER
"Ok , one last roll call : Uniform check , notebook check , regular clothes all packed up , spare suit and helmet , check , the training equipment check , good luck charm.. GOOD LUCK CHARM !"-a 17-year old voice echoed inside the panoramic cockpit of his mobile suit. He was a tall, well-built young Martian , he had dark-blonde hair and wore a blue TSC jacket with a red circle in a white trim with the symbol of the Iron flower residing in it on the heart and the arms, his personal emblem. With his name written on the pocket that resided on the left side. Akatsuki Augus , who was currently swimming inside the cockpit of his Mobile Suit searching for the good luck charm
"There you are ! From now on you reside exclusively on my hand"-Akatsuki said letting out a long sigh as he put on the good luck charm on his left hand and looked at the tablet with the map. 'Almost there Barbatos , we're gonna give them a good show right ? Like we always do'-Akatsuki thought as he grabbed the steering yokes of the reincarnation of the Devil , "TSCSS-G-08 Gundam Barbatos AA". Built from the remains of the ancient Alaya Vijnana Equipped unit in cooperation with Shin Sei Development Corporation from Mercury commissioned by Akatsuki's father. A well-known machine in the outer rim that in Akatsuki's hands won many amateur and prestigious MS Tournaments and Grand Prix that not only the Outer Rim companies used as a testing ground but also several local branches of the companies inside the Benerit Group tested out their new Ideas. But Akatsuki's train of thought was cut by sudden knocking on Barbatos's cockpit hatch
"Opening !"-Akatsuki explained as he pressed the button on the HUD opening the hatch revealing a man in his 30s who had the same hairdo as Akatsuki but black. He wore a dark gray jumper and black military trousers finished by black shaded glasses hiding his blue eyes
"Dad ?"-Akatsuki said confused as Mikazuki Augus reached out for his hand that Akatsuki took
"Akatsuki , you've been sitting there for the last 2 hours. I hope you're not getting a fatigue before reaching school"-Mikazuki said as his son chuckled
"Are you crazy dad ? I only want to get in shape before we reach Asticassia , we've been doing that for years , what's the change in mood ?"-Akatsuki asked as Mika sat on the ground with his son following
"That was before every competition , here you are going to school to study"-Mika said as Akatsuki looked at Barbatos
"Maybe , but just because I quitted the idea of going pro doesn't mean my piloting changed , I'm not a young kid anymore. I only quit because Moms told me they were worried about my future"-Akatsuki said as he looked at the ground beneath his feet
"You remind me so much of your mothers , always sacrificing yourself for others and wanting to help everyone , sometimes I think that the only thing you got from me aside from looks is your piloting style"-Mikazuki said as both father and son chuckled
"Uncle Orga said that I got your narrow mindness in the cockpit"-Akatsuki said as Mikazyki chuckled
"Well , that Grand Prix 2 years ago proved that you are outclassing me quickly. Im very proud of you , everyone back home is"-Mika said as he put his left hand on Akatsuki's shoulder before it slipped and Mikazuki fell on the ground
"Dad !"-Akatsuki exclaimed as he quickly removed Mika's jumper and reached out to the pocket of his trousers and took out a small battery that had the size of a credit card before taking the protection shell on Mikazuki's back revealing the GUND technology that was installed after Barbatos's Alaya Vijnana destroyed his nervous system and was the only thing that didn't keep Mika bedridden. Akatsuki took out the old battery and slipped a new one and in an instant Mikazuki's nervous system returned to work properly.
"Your GUND failed again"-Akatsuki said as he put the protection shell back on Mika's GUND system
"Relax , I'll get that fixed up when I return to Mars. Like I was saying, we are all proud of you , and everyone at TSC respects your decision , me and Moms as well , and just because you didn't follow that career choice fully doesn't mean you won't stop dueling. Here you can duel anytime you want , also the next M/J Grand Prix is 2 years away so you have all the time the world to prepare , but for now show the other Spacians and Earthians alike that Martians and the entire outer rim can give them a good fight"-Mika said as Akatsuki smirked and looked at the Barbatos. But before he could ask Mika about something a female AI voice boomed over the speakers
"WE ARE REACHING THE ASTICASSIA SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY IN THE 73RD FRONT SECTOR IN 15 MINUTES , PREPARE FOR THE DOCKING SEQUENCE"-The AI voice boomed as Akatsuki covered his ears
"2 questions , one , can you please turn Fumitan's voice down ?! It's a supply ship not a giant cruiser ! Second is can I take Barbatos for a spin ? I need to clear my mind a bit before setting my feet in school"-Akatsuki asked as Mika nodded
"That can be done , only if you don't wreck my mobile suit"-Mika said as Akatsuki smirked
"Your mobile suit ?"-Akatsuki asked sarcastically as both father and son shared a laugh before Akatsuki grabbed one of the bags containing his pilot suit with excitement and quickly jumped inside the Barbatos. After quickly closing the hatch he started the main reactor and used the MP3 installed onboard and chose the "Epic suit up music" before switching his TSC uniform for blue and red pilot suit with his emblem and initials written on the back before putting on his Helmet that according to sporting body for Mobile Suit combat had his name written in an artistic font and his blood type on the left and his emblem without the iron flower on the right representing Mars. As Akatsuki finished suiting up he finished starting up Barbatos with the seat reforming into its fighting position and the steering yokes came closer to Akatsuki as the main monitors lit up to life with all the instruments showing their information starting with the Mobile Suits name with the little "Built by Shin Sei Development Corporation" under it. As alarm echoed across the hangar with Barbatos going down the catapult Mika got a phone call
"Hello ?"-Mikazuki asked as a familiar voice echoed on the other side of the phone
"Oi Mika , how is everything going ? How is Akatsuki ?"-Orga Itsuka asked as he was sitting in his office on Mars
"Good , even great. I told him how we are all proud of him"-Mikazuki said as he looked at his right arm
"Well , you weren't lying, that's for sure. But you're not here just to give your son a lift Mr "Head of piloting department" and the member of the board directors , not mention the rank in the main army"-Orga said as Mika only had a small smile on his face
"I know , but it's the last thing I can do before he will be on his own. Give him some encouragement , here they do things differently than on Mars"-Mikazuki said as he reached down to his wallet to find a photo of Him , Attra , Kudelia and 9-year old Akatsuki during Vacation on earth
"Stop talking about it like you are going away , it's not like you're still an active pilot"-Orga said as Mikazuki put on his glasses
"Maybe , but it's a feeling in my gut , that my time is coming. Best I can do is help him prepare , I know that I'll be leaving everything in good hands"-Mikazuki said as Orga chuckled
"I can't believe how 17 years of desk job , farm work and parenthood changed you"-Orga said as Mika couldn't help but agree. Perhaps by Atrra's and Kudelia's influence and watching them taking care of Akatsuki while he was abroad working.
"You're right , it did change me"
"Permet link set , Wings set in zero-g position. GUND-bits ready , reactor running smoothly , all online"-Akatsuki said as the catapult door opened transforming into a runway revealing Barbatos AA in all its glory. In contrast to original Barbatos's mainly white color scheme , the AA was mainly blue with streaks of white on its long legs containing weapon holsters and clawed red feet and wrapping around the cockpit with white chest air intakes resting between the GUND receptors. Its arms retained the clawed and close combat but were thinned and had spikes at the forearms that contained two beam sabers. All wrapped up with the devilish head containing long white V-fin and long cheek spikes and angry looking green eyes and with the systems remaining on the Mobile Suit's back. A pair of giant red foldable wings that contained not only thrusters but also stored some of the GUND-bits as a surprise asset and a red and white tailblade salvaged from the remains of the original Barbatos.
"CATAPULT STAND-BY , READY FOR LAUNCH WHEN YOU ARE"-The Fumitan AI announced though his comms as Akatsuki looked at the reactor readings and grinned
"Thank you Fumitan , Akatsuki Augus , Gundam Barbatos AA , heading out !"-Akatsuki announced as he thrusted Barbatos forward though the runway before jumping off it and pressing the pedal to the max as he begun to calmly fly though the darkness of space
"That never gets old ! What do you think Barbatos ? Can we reach the school before they do ? What was that ? Good , come on !"-Akatsuki said as he used the touchscreen and increased the thrusting power to 75 percent and increased his speed. And after 2 minutes of flight he reached the settlement where he would obtain , or further his knowledge on mobile suit piloting. The Asticassia School of Technology. 'Its outstanding , now I know why this academy totals the ones on Mars. The only settlement I've seen with so much budget was the Grand Prix 2 years ago. Probably my best'-Akatsuki thought as his radar beeped and contained his focus on the small dot on the radar.
"What the ?"-Akatsuki said out loud as he turned his head around and noticed another mobile suit with a similar color scheme to his , after a weird feeling of Déjà vu he turned Barbatos's head towards the second suit. Meanwhile the pilot of the second Mobile Suit wearing a yellow normal suit was visibly frightened
"Perhaps another student , time to make contact"-Akatsuki said as he used his right hand to wave towards the second suit that quickly waved back to him and frantic mather
"Oh , ok. See ya"-Akatsuki said as he pulled away from the second Mobile Suit
"How about a lap across the entire school ? Eh Barbatos ?"-Akatsuki asked as he put the thrusting power back 75% and flew closer to the glass. 'It really reminds me of two facilities , the M/J finals arena and the Titan Endurance Event eliminations. And that's a good sign cause I won both'-Akatsuki thought as he came back with his thoughts
AD STELLA 120
20TH ANNUAL MARS/JUPITER SPHERE MOBILE SUIT GRAND PRIX
THE FINAL DUEL IN THE "GUND-ARM" CROWN CLASS
"This is it , the supposed peak. Everyone is counting on you"-15-year old Akatsuki said as he sat inside Barbatos's cockpit and watched the TSC pit crew running frantically around it making him even more worried. 'If I win this TSC will get numerous missions in the Inner rim , everyone will be proud of me'-He thought as his worries were immediately obliterated by a warm hand on his head
"Good luck son , remember that no matter if you win this fight you helped everyone enough"-A voice said as Akatsuki looked up to see his birth mother
"Mommy"-Akatsuki said as Atrra smiled at him
"Me and dad are really proud of you , also your Mama , speaking of her she's on the phone right now"-Atrra said as she handed him a phone
"Hello ?"-Akatsuki asked as on the other side of the phone Kudelia Aina Augus was sitting in her office watching the TV report on a giant tv screen
"Hey honey , I'm so sorry I couldn't be here. But know that i'm watching the TV coverage right now. Good luck , I love you"-Kudelia said as Akatsuki smiled
"Thank you Mama , I love too"-Akatsuki said as handed over phone to Atrra who gave him a kiss on the cheek before winking at him and walking away from the hatch as Akatsuki closed it and started up Barbatos before he put on his helmet
"1-2 1-2 this BAA reactor fired up all systems green and online"-Akatsuki said as few meters away Mikazuki put on his headset
"Hear you BAA , get ready to launch , we start in 30 seconds"-Mikazuki said as he put a piece of bubblegum in his mouth
"Im worried"-Atrra said as Mikazuki put his arm around her back
"I know he can do this , have some trust in him. Azee and Lafter spent enough time preparing him for combat in an Asteroid belt, also it's my job to help him get though the field. The problem is that the Jogaila possesses not only the bits but also cloaking tech , so I have to lead him though the field before he will be in crosshairs , besides I like these tournaments , it's better than going on meetings all the time"-Mikazuki said as Atrra didn't look convinced
"We can hope for the best"-Atrra said as she put on her earmuffs as Barbatos was transported to the catapult. As Akatsuki finally saw the battleground he swallowed air. 'Asteroid belt , no worries. Auntie Azee and Auntie Lafter showed my everything I need to know'-Akatsuki thought as he grabbed the steering yokes and watched the timer on the hologram go down as the drone cameras that were transmitting him across the entire outer rim and even some parts of the inner rim.
"Ten , nine , eight , seven , six , five , four , three , two , one , GO !"-Akatsuki exclaimed as the hologram switched its color from red to green and the catapult remotely launched him into the battlefield as he looked to his left he noticed the EU-S12-Jogaila , the newly designed unit by the Europa corporation piloted by their ace test pilot. Akatsuki heard about him from listening to his fights on the radio and watching it on Jupiter tv channels. He was somewhere his age. Eneo Stellaris seemed like a cunning young man with cyan hair and emerald green eyes , known as the best sniper in the Jupiter sphere who won one of the elimination matches by firing a shot from a beam sniper rifle taking out the machine from the local branch of Jeturk. He seemed like a guy that would do everything to reach for the fameous "Galaxia" trophy. The Jogaila was a slim unit covered in a silvery coat-like substance protecting the cloaking tech with the GUND format receptors breaking away from the silver color scheme. It had a head with red eyes hidden under a visor and two long horns that were pointing farward. It also had two giant rectangle-like docking bays that were keeping the tiny GUND-bits and its secondary weapon. A beam enhanced sword with its main weapon being a sniper rifle that also had a machine gun mode.
"That's a nice machine"-Akatsuki said as he got a message from his father
"We're not on a mobile suit show , right now you need to find a good starting position. Jogaila is heading 15 klicks to the west on the 3rd hour clockwise , head there"-Mikazuki said as Atrra looked at him worried
"Roger"-Akatsuki said as he veered off to the left and flew smoothly though the asteroid field just like Lafter told him. 'Go smoothly , it won't be dangerous if you won't put the thrust higher than 60 percent'- she told him before being contradicted by Azee , and that was enough to calm him down as he flew to the directions that his father directed him to head towards. Akatsuki watched the Jogaila as he magnified the view to see the Jogalia vanishing from sight. Akatsuki found a meteor large enough for Barbatos to stand on it
"How much time until the fixes are released ?"-Akatsuki asked as Mikazuki looked at tv transmission
"60 seconds"-Mikazuki replied as Akatsuki prepared and took out the beam handgun and summoned the bits that formed the bit rifle and in a blink of an eye they connected with the handgun as Barbatos's second hand was gripping handle of his favorite weapon , the nanolaminate covered katana. Perhaps it was the influence of the ex-Teiwaz members that he grew to love Japanese culture and their swordsmanship techniques that helped Akatsuki get though many tournaments and put numerous trophies inside the cabinet resting in his room. But he knew that this battle won't be decided by his close-quarters combat skills , at least for now
"30 seconds"-Mikazuki said as both Atrra and Kudelia thousands of kilometers away were gripping their chests
"FIX RELEASE !"-The commentator said as Akatsuki jumped off and switched the wings to their battle mode and made his way towards the last location of Jogalia. Meanwhile inside its cockpit Eneo Stellaris observed Barbatos coming closer to his location , he could only smirk from behind his visor
"You are not making an effort to hide, are you Augus ? Supposedly your reputation was built on flat and empty fights , here it's my world , watch and learn. Maybe you will use it 4 years later"-Eneo said as another visor appeared on his helmet and had a view of all the bits he launched and got Barbatos in his crosshairs licking his lips
"Fire"- He gave the order as violet beams rained on the Barbatos. Meanwhile Akatsuki noticed all the beams and quickly dodged them.
"Crap ! He has the high ground !"-Akatsuki said as he got in the chase from the beams as he was trying to come up with a plan as the rules said that after the start of the battle the pilots can't rely on the radio crew
'Bingo' he thought as he collected all his thoughts before jolting upward and looking for the points were Eneo's GUND-bits were hiding and a targeting computer appeared on the monitor
"GUND-bits go !"-Akatsuki exclaimed as from the wings 6 GUND-bits and 4 smaller ones emarging from some parts of the frame jolted towards the hiding spots of the cover fire as Barbatos Jolted towards Eneo's hiding place. 'Is he crazy ?! He is rushing straight at me ?'-Eneo thought as he commanded two of the bits to attack Barbatos but that attack was quickly covered by the Tailblade. Eneo closed the second visor and covered Barbatos with concentrated beam attacks as Barbatos continued to dodge them and countered the fire with the bit rifle causing Eneo's advantages to quickly fall apart. The Jogaila flew upward and for a split second threw its cloaking away as Akatsuki took out his Katana and quickly impaling it though the sniper rifle making the fight finally equal.
"Smart move , but it's not over yet !"-Eneo said as the armor on the forearms disappeared to reveal small beam Gatling guns that showered Barbatos who countered it by using the Katana to shield itself from the fire. Akatsuki quickly summoned the bits back and with their help quickly managed to get closer to the Jogaila. Meanwhile inside the cockpit Eneo was getting more desperate
"Screw this !"-Eneo said as the two rectangles opened again to release the rest of the GUND-bits
"Oh no"-Akatsuki said inside the cockpit as his attack attempt had to be cut to frantically running away from the ongoing fire as the Jogaila's bit-slaves were destroying every asteroid in sight
"You can run but you can't hide ! Typical Martian rat , crawling instead of wanting a real fight !"-Eneo exclaimed as he begun to feel a massive headache and the bits stopped attacking for a bit and were floating around the Jogaila
"Now its my chance !"-Akatsuki said as he rushed with his sword at the Jogaila before being stopped by the shield formed by the bits
"Well then , I'm running out of other options"-Eneo said as he took out the sword and fired up the beams and rushed at Ataksuki who quickly covered himself with his own blade as the battle that started out as a distance battle turned into a clash of two swords. It was hard for Akatsuki to admit but Eneo was pretty skilled with a sword , comparing his training and Martial Arts expierience with another pilot or it was either that or the GUND-bits were a great shield , Barbatos's bits while bigger were smaller in quantity and were not in a good shape after days of non-stop fighting and simple repairs.
"I need to finish this quickly , but I won't give up !"-Akatsuki said as kicked the Jogaila with his clawed foot and used his tallblade to destroy the right beam gatling gun and jumped off from the Jogaila before quickly putting the Katana back in its holster. Eneo saw the opening and immediately went for Barbatos's head , all according to Akatsuki's plan. Who again quickly launched the katana before grabbing it and cutting away Jogalia's arm holding the sword. As Eneo was recovering from the shock Akatsuki sliced off the second arm and using the tallblade cut the legs enough for them to not be usable. But the win would be accepted only if the enemy's head was cut off , and he did just that. The remains of the Jogaila had fallen apart as the recovery crew reached the two mobile suits as Eneo was breathing hard under his helmet
"Damn you , Akatsuki Augus"-Eneo said as the recovery crew brought him to the emergency shuttle. Meanwhile the TSC radio crew began to celebrate with Mika hugging Atrra and in the main TSC HQ on mars the chaos was unstoppable. As Akatsuki put the katana back to his holster he noticed he had a receiving message from Mikazuki
"You've done it , congratulations. Now come back and we can celebrate"-Mikazuki said as Akatsuki laughed from all the excitement and butterflies in his stomach
'Definitely my toughest battle , those GUND-bits would've torn me apart'-17 year old Akatsuki thought as he watched the school that was beneath him. And as he flew he noticed another alert on his radar quickly approaching
"Crap ! And I haven't brought any weapons aside from the GUND-bits"-Akatsuki said out loud as his worries immediately disappeared as he noticed it was a fellow TSC suit. A yellow and white STH-25 Hekija Kai. 'TSC suits ? Here ?'-Akatsuki thought as he noticed another message on the radio
"Welcome to Asticassia , enjoying it so far ?"-A familiar voice said as Akatsuki lit up
"Uncle Ride ! What are you doing here ?"-Akatsuki asked as an image of Ride Mass sitting inside the Hekija appeared
"Doing my job , TSC is paid as a security force around this complex. And you've put us quite the scare on the radars. Come on , we're heading to the docking bay. We have prepared accommodations for you"-Ride said as he veered to the right with Akatsuki following him , after a quick flight they reached the MS Catapult that TSC was using for deploying its Mobile Suits
"Come on , our people will prepare Barbatos for transport to your house when ready"-Ride said as Akatsuki looked confused and gave out a shy laughter
"The problem is that I don't have a house yet"-Akatsuki said as Ride sighed
"Ok , we can keep Barbatos here for a while"-Ride said as Akatsuki went through the landing sequence and smoothly put his feet on the catapult. Akatsuki took off his helmet and turned off the necessary systems and switched the wings to the rest mode. As Barbatos was finally transported to the TSC bay , few Hekija-Kai's and Shiden 2's with ground crew running around Mikazuki who was inspecting the crew and mobile suits. Akatsuki got himself out of the pilot suit and opened the hatch before quickly rushing down to the staircase passing technical crew.
"Be gentle with it !"-Akatsuki said as he rushed to his father
"Akatsuki , I've heard what happened. Please don't do laps again ok ?"-Mikazuki asked as Akatsuki looked down
"Sorry , I just needed to clean my head"-Akatsuki said as Mikazuki put his hand on his son's arm.
"If it helped then it was worth it , I'll show you your room. Tell Ride to meet me in 15 minutes"-Mikazuki said to the crew as he walked away with Akatsuki following him. After a quick walk they reached a small room , Mika opened the door to reveal a desk with a chair , an air mattress and a toilet/shower combo with his bags already waiting for him.
"Originally it was a storage room , but I asked them to change it for you to sleep in until you find a house"-Mikazuki said as Akatsuki looked around it
"It's enough , for now"-Akatsuki said as Mikazuki smiled
"I guess you are heading towards the training ground"-Mikazuki said as Akatsuki nodded
"Before you go , I wanted to give you this"-Mikazuki said as he searched through the bags before finding a gray carrying case
"I don't remember me and mom packing that , and i packed seweral swords"-Akatsuki said as Mikazuki opened the case revealing his old gun
"I smuggled this through your bags , consider it a safety concern. You know that we are worried about sending you to the inner rim , this is why I ask you not to use the GUND-bits while duelling. Those corporation people from the inner rim will hunt anyone with GUND-format mobile suits , political immunity or not. I don't want you to be in danger"-Mikazuki said as Akatsuki grabbed the the gun and loaded it
"Thanks , but I'm not sure shooting everyone will make my situation better , but I like going to shooting ranges so I'll keep it , how long will you be staying ?"-Akatsuki asked as he put the gun in his pocket
"Until tomorrow morning , also you should call your mothers"-Mikazuki said as Akatsuki wiped the back of his head
"I'll do it , but first I want to go see the training ground and the mobile suits"-Akatsuki said as Mikazuki nodded and walked out of the room. Akatsuki unpacked his stuff and swapped his TSC fatigues for his Asticassia School Uniform. 'Why does it have to be so baggy ?'-Akatsuki thought as his attention went to the gun that he put on the bed. He sighed and put it back to its carrying case before topping off his uniform with the jacket and a blue backpack that contained his tactical binoculars.
"Ok , heading out"-Akatsuki said as he grabbed his student notebook and according to the instructions that came with the acceptance letter activated
ASTICASSIA'S STUDENT NOTEBOOK BOOT UP SEQUENCE
LP077
AKATSUKI AUGUS
WELCOME TO ASTICASSIA
"Ok , now I need to find the map , and show me the way to school"-Akatsuki said as he, after a few clicks, managed to find the GPS and noticed how far he was from the main school complex.
"So , this elevator here , then a train there . I Should've brought my E-bike"-Akatsuki said as he began to walk and noticed how many crews other than TSC were running around here. All the companies from the Benerit group were transporting numerous equipment from and to Asticassia. After a short 10 minute walk he found other students all walking in the elevator.
"Im sorry , sorry"-Akasuki said as he pushed through other students. He looked as the elevator went down and finally revealed the giant school complex. 'It's even more outstanding than from space. I can't believe I'm here , Dad , moms , TSC , I'll make you all proud'-Akatsuki said as the elevator finished its ride. Everyone began to walk out as Akatsuki tried to find his way into the train. 'All right , that was eas-OW !'-Akatsuki's train of thought was cut as he felt another head hitting his before falling down on the ground. As Akatsuki opened his eyes he noticed who was the one to bring him down on the ground. A girl , she had red hair covered by a headband and tied in a ponytail. And that was the moment where Akatsuki panicked. 'Oh no ! I've hit a girl ! I wanted a calm school life and not reputation as women boxer !'-Akatsuki thought but just as he wanted to say sorry to girl gathered her things
"I-i-i-im s-s-sorry ! I h-h-hope e-everything is o-ok"-The girl said in a stuttering tone as Akatsuki blushed
"N-no ! It's my fault that I wasn't looking , I'm sorry"-Akatsuki said as he reached out his hand to the girl who backed off before accepting his help
"T-t-t-thank you"-The girl said as Akatsuki smiled and reached his hand
"Akatsuki Augus , second year of piloting department"-Akatsuki said as the girl immediately grabbed his hand and shaked it
"S-Suletta Mercury, also the piloting department , s-second year !"-Suletta replied as Akatsuki let go of her hand
"Mercury , Mercury. Wait , aren't you the daughter of the head of research in Shin Sei ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta nervously nodded. And just when he asked that he felt a shiver on his back from thinking about the helmeted women , especially after they met and shaked her robotic hand. It was hard to sleep without nightmares
"Yes Yes ! M-my m-mother sent me here to this school"-Suletta explained as Akatsuki noticed how sweaty her forehead was becoming
"Everything is ok ? Should I find some medical help ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta quickly shaked her head
"N-no ! It's just , it's my first time in school"-Suletta said as the train stopped at its station and the doors opened
"That's my first time in such a big school. I studied in a school in the town near the farm back home"-Akatsuki said as he and Suletta walked out of the train
"O-oh , on a farm ? Where are you from ?"-Suletta asked as a Haro robot surprised her
"Well im from Ma-"-He was cut off by the robot
"Hello Im a Haro. Asticassia's school of Technology assistant robot. If you need any help you can ask me for the information you need"-The robot said as Suletta jumped back and turned towards the Haro
"Wow , they have Haros here ? We have some bumbling around back at TSC"-Akatsuki said as Suletta turned back to him
"S-so where are you heading towards ?"-Suletta asked as Akatsuki looked at the map
"I'm heading towards the mobile suit training ground ,do you want to tag along with me ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta hid herself with her notebook
"Anything wrong ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta checked something with her notebook
"My l-list , 23rd point. H-hang o-out with friends , We're Friends right ?!"-Suletta asked as Akatsuki looked at her. 'Well , it would be nice to have a friend, since I don't have much on Mars aside from some ex-Turbines and TSC members'-Akatsuki thought as he nodded
"Ok , we can be friends. Besides we study in the same department so we will see each other every day right Suletta ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta nervously nodded.
"So let's go !"-Suletta said as Akatsuki followed her. After a 10 minute walk where together they saw the demi-trainers and explored the school corridors that lead to the giant field full of mobile suits and students both wearing regular uniforms and mechanical uniforms.
"That's a giant battleground , it reminds me of the empty spaces back on Mars"-Akatsuki said as he reached towards his backpack for the binoculars and looked at the demi-trainers performing their tasks on the field
"Hello , are you two the new students ?"-Another voice said as Akatsuki turned around
"Y-yes !"-Suletta said as Akatsuki took his eyes of the binoculars to see a girl with black short hair with streaks of blue and blue eyes
"You must be Suletta Mercury , and you are-"-The girl's eyes went wide as she saw the name of the second student
"Oh ! Im-"-Akatsuki was quickly cut off by the girl
"Akatsuki Augus from Mars ! Winner of the last M/J Grand Prix ! Triumphant of the Titan Endurance Event three years in a row ! Master of Europa ! The Demon Incarnate ! Pilot of the AA ! Im Nanaura Nika , second year of mechanical department. I'm your big fan ! Saw all your major duels. Could I ask you for an autograph ?"-Nika asked as she took out a notepad and a pen. Akatsuki pleasantly smiled as he grabbed the pen and signed the notepad.
"I didn't know anyone watched those events aside from the outer rim people"-Akatsuki said as Nika put it back in her bag
"It's one of few ways we can see the mobile suits outside of the bene-"-Nika was quickly cut off by three other girls
"Are you two really from so far ?"-One of them asked
"Does anyone even live on Mercury ?"-another one asked Suletta
"On what profiles both of you are ?"-another asked
"we're both on piloting"-Suletta said as Akatsuki immediately became the target of questions
"What are you doing here ?"-one of them asked
"Will you fight for the Holder title ?"-Another one asked as Akatsuki tried to answer the question another one arouse
"I don't know what a Holder is so I don't know , and in terms of what I'm doing here. It was my mothers persuasions , and a bit of an ambition"-Akatsuki said as the girls looked at Suletta
"And why are you here ?"-one of them asked Suletta who continued to sit on the ground
"It's because of my mother , she wanted me to study here"-Suletta said as the girls chuckled
"Did she told you to wear this granny headband ?"-One of them asked as Akatsuki wanted to intervene Suletta replied
"Yes !"-She said smiling as Akatsuki looked at her and felt sorry for her. 'Thank god for moms for enlisting me in the local school and daycare'-Akatsuki thought as he heard stomping alongside an icing aura as both Suletta and Akatsuki turned their head to see another girl. She had silver hair and wore stockings and high heels. Suletta imedatly rushed to hide behind Akatsuki who was ready to ask questions before someone spoke up
"Miorine Rembran , I've heard about what happened. Return to your classes immediately"-One of the instructors said as everyone looked at the girl
"I understand"-Miorine flatly replied as Suletta was silently whispering from behind Akatsuki's back
"C-consequences"-Suletta whispered from behind Akatsuki's back just as Miorine turned towards them
"What ? What are you tal-"-Akatsuki said as Suletta walked away from Akatsuki still hiding from Miorine with her notebook
"I-I'm ready for the consequences ! I'll help you escape ! P-please tell me how can I help you ?"-Suletta frantically asked as Akatsuki looked at the two girls getting more and more confused with every second passing
"It was you ! You interfered in my escape !"-Miorine said as Akatsuki had enough of standing and being confused
"Excuse me for interfering , but what are you talking about ?"-Akatsuki asked as Miorine gazed at him
"Shut up ! None of your business , stupid sportsman"-Miorine said as Akatsuki looked at his hands. 'But Im on a hiatus'-Akatsuki thought as his ears cought the whispers behind him
"We all know that you want to escape to earth"-A girl in a pilot suit said as Akatsuki had one thing on his mind. He stepped into something , and most notably got confused. Why would a Spacian want to visit earth ? But all the questions he would want to ask were cut by the alarm sound and the change of scenery and the hologram words appearing in the sky
"What the ?"-Akatsuki asked as Miorine snatched the binoculars from his hand and looked up to the surnames and immediately sighed
"Presumably what you like the most , another duel"-Miorine said as Akatsuki looked to see two mobile suits and from experience he could immediately noticed from witch companies they came from.
"Can Jeturk make suits that are not bulky ?"-Akatsuki said out loud as he walked towards Suletta
"How d-did you know ?"-Suletta asked as Akatsuki observed the battle from behind his binoculars
"After several professional and amateur duels I learned a lot about how different companies design suits , it was pretty obvious"-Akatsuki said as Miorine only scoffed
"Someone did their homework before leaving their comfort zone"-Miorine said as Akatsuki wanted to counter it but stopped himself
"Im sorry for interrupting the exercises. This duel was officially recognised by the duelling committee. I , Shaddiq Zenelli will be the witness, no one can stop it !"-A voice said as Akatsuki continued to watch. 'Whoever is behind the sticks he is pretty good for a schoolboy , or a schoolgirl'-Akatsuki thought as he continued to watching the red Dilanza
"Are they approaching closer ?"-Someone said in the crowd as Akatsuki also felt a weird tingle in his back
"Guel !"-One of the girls screamed as Akatsuki now knew who was the supposed master of masters
"kick his ass !"-Another one screamed as the fight was getting closer and closer
"Suletta and Akatsuki-sempai !"-Nika screamed as Akatsuki quickly grabbed Suletta's hand and begun to run
"Took you long enough to realise it was coming closer ?!"-Miorine asked sarcastically as she grabbed Suletta's other hand
"In the Inner Rim you don't know something like Occupational Health and Safety ?! Also what the hell is wrong with that pilot ?! He could kill us !"-Akatsuki asked as his inner train of thought was speeding at soundbreaking speeds. 'GREAT FIRST DAY MR. AUGUS ! YOU PROMISED MOMS THAT YOU WON'T GET IN TROUBLE AND LOOK AT THAT ! I'M RUNNING AWAY FROM GETTING SQUISHED INTO STRAWBERRY JUICE !'-Akatsuki thought as he looked at Miorine
"There are more things wrong with him than just that"-Miorine said as they got thrown by a wave to the ground. As the dust settled the Dilanza landed in front of them
"Have you seen this Miorine ? Have you seen how Guel Jeturk fights ?"-Guel said as he walked out of Dilanza's cockpit revealing his Holder pilot suit
"My intitial diagnosis was right , he's an a-"-Akatsuki was cut off by Miorine's hand
"You as well as your business will be mine !"-Guel said as Akatsuki got up and wiped his binoculars
"This idiot was making fun of me , he called me an idiot who's bride runned away"-Guel said as both Akatsuki's and Suletta's brain gears found the right answer
"You're right Martian wonderchild , he is an asshole"-Miorine said as she began to walk away
"Stop Miorine ! According to the rules, the loser has to apologize like a bitch ! I'm sure you would want to see it !"-Guel said as Akatsuki helped Suletta up
"You ok ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta cleaned herself
"T-thank you , for saving me"-Suletta said as Akatsuki blushed
"It's what friends do right ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta looked at walking away Miorine
"I-I w-want to help her , im t-the reason she isn't on the way to earth"-Suletta said as Akatsuki looked at her
"Wait , you were in that mobile suit ?"-Akatsuki asked as Suletta shyly nodded
"And how do you want to help her ? Follow her ?"-Akatsuki asked her as Suletta again nodded. Akatsuki just showed a thumbs up and winked at her
"Can do"
"A Greenhouse ? That's a unique hobby in space"-Akatsuki said as he and Suletta got closer
"I-im sorry !"-Suletta broke the distance between them and Miorine who turned towards them
"Again you two ?"-Miorine asked as Suletta walked in front
"I-I didn't h-had t-the ch-ance to to t-hank you for s-saving me"-Suletta said as Miorine agained turned
"A-and about your f-fiancé"-Suletta was cut by Miorine
"I don't want to hear about him ! I wasn't agreeing on anything ! It could've been the Mars's star over there if my idiot father decided to put you up against each other !"-Miorine said as she pointed her finger towards Akatsuki
"T-the marriage here is decided by d-duelling ?"-Suletta asked as Miorine nodded
"Every major thing is decided by Duels , money , influence , apologizes , even marriage"-Miorine said as Akatsuki and Suletta looked surprised at her
"It's pretty sure you don't want to marry that guy , to be honest If was a girl neither would I , why the whole deal ?"-Akatsuki asked as Miorine clenched her fists
"Like I was saying , it's all my idiot father's rules"-Miorine said as she walked inside the greenhouse with Suletta and Akatsuki trying to walk in
"Don't walk in !"-Miorine screamed as Suletta immediately turned away , but Akatsuki only peaked his head in and became immediately impressed
"Many of those Plant species are considered impossible to grow in colonial climate , also those fruits and vegetables look great despite the lack of natural sun , in terms of infrastructure you did an incredible job"-Akatsuki said as Miorine turned back to him
"I didn't know gardening was a pilot's hobby"-Miorine said as Akatsuki smiled
"There are many things about me they don't write in news articles ! I'm-"-Akatsuki was quickly cut off by Miorine
"Akatsuki Augus , Age 17. Born AS 105 , son of Mikazuki Augus , the head of the pilot department in Tekkadan Security Corps and a veteran pilot from the McGillis Fareed incident, and Kudelia Aina Augus , the chairwoman of the Martian Union , known as "Demon incarnate". Became a champion of the Outer rim in the age of 15 and winning both prestige and amateur Mobile Suit tournaments. Youngest person in history to recieve the "Galaxia" trophy and first ever student in the history of Asticassia to come from Mars and entire Outer Rim of the solar system. Also the first student to not be backed by a company associated with the Benerit Group. I haven't heard anything about a gardening hobby"-Miorine said as Akatsuki looked inside the greenhouse with familiarity
"I live on a farm , my birth mom takes care of it with my dad. We also have greenhouses , in fact this is the first year I'll be gone when the crop season starts. I can only hope they won't need my help. I've read quite a lot on the subject to help mom when dad and mama are abroad working"-Akatsuki said as Miorine looked at him before turning away
"I forgot that polygamy is more common there than here"-Miorine said as Akatsuki turned to Suletta who continued to peak as Miorine was segregating seeds
"Don't intervene !"-Miorine exclaimed at her
"I-I'm sorry !"-Suletta said as she continued to look
"What do you want anyways ?"-Miorine asked as Suletta pointed at the tomato
"W-what is that ?"-Suletta asked as both Akatsuki and Miorine got confused
"That ? That is just a tomato"-Both Miorine and Akatsuki exclaimed out loud amused and both looked at each other
"That's a tomato ?"-Suletta asked as Akatsuki nodded
"I know about what people are eating on Mars but what they eat on Mercury ?"-Miorine asked
"Well , we do have the tomato aroma"-Suletta said as her stomach released a growl. Miorine just sighed and put two tomatoes on tissues to Suletta and Akatsuki
"You can take them"-Miorine said as Akatsuki immediately took a bite of his. And felt flabbergasted by the taste
"I didn't know you could grow something as delicious in colonial climate"-Akatsuki said as he quickly finished it causing Suletta to finally take a bite of hers
"It's Yummy !"-She said still processing the taste
"Not every Tomato is that tasty , they are special. My mother grew them"-Miorine said as Akatsuki looked at her
"It makes sense , mother's food is always the best"-Akatsuki said as Suletta looked marvellously at their gardening knowledge
"Those tomatoes ?"-Suletta asked as she looked at her unfinished tomato
"I meant that special specimen of tomatoes , perhaps the Martian ones are more tasteful because they were grown under natural sun"-Miorine said as she returned to work
"Maybe it's the same with me , my mother wanted to me to study here , to make Mercury more prosperous"-Suletta said as Akatsuki looked at her with awe
"I understand , so all three of your mothers are still alive"-Miorine said walking up to Akatsuki and Suletta
"I-I'm so-"-Suletta was cut off by Miorine
"Give me your notebook , you don't know a way back ?"-Miorine said as Suletta handed it over her
"I installed you a GPS app , so leave me alone now"-Miorine said as she turned away
"You are playing gardener again Miorine ?"-A familiar voice asked as Akatsuki turned away to see the group from the Jeturk house. 'Oh no , trouble incoming'-Akatsuki thought as his blood was beginning to boil
"What makes you so attracted to that Earthian stuff ?"-Guel sarcastically asked as Akatsuki's hands turned to fists. 'Losing my patience here'-Akatsuki thought as his breathing was getting more and more frantic
"Guel , no one invited you here"-Miorine said as Suletta and Akatsuki watched the quarrel
"I just came up with a great idea , come live with us in the Jeturk house ! I'm tired of playing tag with you"-Guel said as Suletta noticed the changing facial expression on Akatsuki's face and tried to calm him down
"I wasn't agreeing on that"-Miorine said as in Akatsuki's mind Guel was slowly taking a shape of a training bag
"Your father set those rules"-Guel replied as Miorine looked to Akatsuki and came up with a great riposte
"And his words are sacrilege ? You were always daddy's lapdog , kinda like a wonderchild over there but at least he has some valor's and principles"-Miorine said as Guel's facial expression changed and he began to destroy the plants. 'OK ! I'VE HAD ENOUGH !'-Akatsuki thought as he went inside
"What the hell are you doing ?!"-Miorine screamed just as Akatsuki managed to grab Guel from behind stopping him from behind
"Hey ! You know how hard it is to grow them ?!"-Akatsuki screamed as Guel turned around
"How da-"-He was quickly cut off by swift punch to the jaw and a 540 kick by Akatsuki that after few seconds of shot was countered by a punch from Guel who managed to get back up from the floor that Akatsuki took on his hit-guard as it changed into a full fight
"Fistfight !"-Felsi screamed as Suletta was panicking
"Come on Guel ! He is nothing without his mobile suit !"-Petra said as Suletta looked at Lauda
"S-s-stop them , t-they will hurt each other !"-Suletta said as she saw Akatsuki getting hit on the face that he countered with an uppercut
"They have to finish it themselves"-Lauda said as Guel had enough and hit Akatsuki with his knee in the stomach stunning him before sending him flying towards a wall. 'I should've brought a katana with me , or the gun'-Akatsuki thought as he laid on the ground defeated
"Martian rat"-Guel said as he walked to Miorine who wanted to help Akatsuki before Guel stood in her way and grabbed a stick
"I was too nice for you , as your future husband I should teach you discipline. Deal with your position and give yourself to me"-Guel said as Akatsuki managed to get himself back on his feet. But just as he wanted to say "I didn't hear no bell" Suletta suddenly spanked him. Akatsuki could only chuckle as Miorine looked at him and Suletta
"Didn't your m-mother t-teach y-ou manners ?! And n-not to cheat ?"-Suletta asked as Akatsuki regained all the senses
"Do you have a problem ? Or do you want to crawl like the Martian rat over here ?"-Guel said as Suletta stood in the defensive position behind Akatsuki
"Do you know who I am ?!"-Guel roared as Akatsuki chuckled
"An asshole ?"-He asked as Miorine chuckled
"An insistent suitor ?"- Suletta asked as not only Miorine chuckled but also Petra and Felsi let out a laughter
"I am a descendent of one of the three Benerit founders ! The leader of the duelling committee , current Holder !"-Guel said as a grin formed on Akatsuki's face
"Holder ?"-Suletta asked as she looked at Akatsuki's face who couldn't contain his laugh
"The most important person in the school thanks to duels"-Guel said as Akatsuki released his laughter
"It doesn't change the fact you are doing wrong ! Apologise to Miorine and Akatsuki !"-Suletta exclaimed as Guel only scuffed
"Here duels decide what's right and wrong , maybe you want to fa-"-Guel was cut off by Akatsuki who had enough , perhaps his mothers will be angry but though his healthy eye he could see all the destruction Guel made his anger continued to arise , he only narrowed his eyes while wiping his black-eye
"I'll do it , I'll face you and will kick your ass"-Akatsuki said in a flat tone putting his hand in the air
"Stop it ! It's none of your business !"-Miorine screamed
"He bruised me and mocked my pride as a Martian ! It is my business now !"-Akatsuki exclaimed as he stood face to face with Guel
"Oh shit ! The Demon Incarnate will fight the Holder on his first day !"-Petra said excitedly
"Just wait until the Duelling committee and the bookmakers get a wind of this !"-Felsi said as Guel laughed at Akatsuki's face
"That antique from the Calamity Conflict will fall apart in the first 30 seconds. If you really want to fight me then at least find youself a partner ! I won 2-on-1 duels before"-Guel said as Suletta lifted up her hand
"I'll be his partner"-Suletta said as she walked up to Akatsuki
"COULD YOU BOTH STOP INTERFERING IN MY LIFE ?!"-Miorine exclaimed as Guel scoffed
"Ok , it could be fun. If I win both of you can leave for home"-Guel said as Akatsuki reached out for his phone and found his father on the list of contacts
"Akatsuki ?"-Mikazuki asked who had a feeling why his son was calling
"Dad , fire up Barbatos. Im going hunting"-Akatsuki said as Mika smirked on the other side of the phone
30 MINUTES LATER
"This is my first important fight since the last endurance event. Hoping that im not that rusty , and I'm not fighting just for myself. Also for someone else"-Akatsuki thought as he was sitting wearing the grey Asticassia pilot suit with his blue helmet for familiarity. He also looked at the good luck charm he had on his hand as he was heading to where he had the last meeting with Suletta and her unit to finish the strategy for the duel. He remembered the last talk he had with his father before getting in the cockpit
"This is why you are fighting ? Because someone hit a girl ?"
"Not only that , he also trashed her greenhouse ! I just can't allow a jackass to treat a woman like that !"
"We raised you right , and Akatsuki. Wreck his suit"
'I will Dad , I will'-Akatsuki thought as he reached the halfway point and saw Suletta's suit for the second time during the day. Called the Aerial , also built by Shin Sei. It had a similar paint scheme to Akatsuki's Barbatos with the main difference being that white was Aerial's main color compared to Barbatos's dark blue. As the transporter reached its first destination Akatsuki opened the hatch and rushed towards the bridge hoping to find Suletta
"Suletta ! Thank god you are here ! We need to talk about the final strategy before the du-"-Akatsuki jolted towards the supposed pilot who turned towards him. And noticed that it was Miorine under the helmet
"Mio-"-Akatsuki was cut off by head-butt from Miorine
"That's for putting your hands in my life !"-Miorine said as Akatsuki sat on the bench
"I'm sorry ! It wasn't my intention ! My only intention is to kick Guel's ass as a brief return from my semi-retirement"-Akatsuki said as Miorine sat on the bench
"Retirement ?"-Miorine asked as she looked at Akatsuki
"Yes , I promised my parents I won't get back in duelling full time"-Akatsuki said as Miorine was getting more and more annoyed
"How could you quit your dreams ? Sportsman or not you were a master after all !"-Miorine exclaimed as she looked at Akatsuki who sighed and took off his helmet
"I've had , a talk with my mothers after the Grand Prix. They told me how much they were worried about me and my future , I've promised them I would , put my highly professional career on a hiatus and fight in local tournaments for a while. But for the last two years I haven't been participating in big events other than the endurance events on Titan. This is why I came here , to get education and learn the conventional piloting"-Akatsuki said as Miorine looked unimpressed by his tirade
"I'm not buying it"-Miorine set as she got up
"Eh ?"-Akatsuki as she turned towards him
"You act all happy and putting a façade while you don't even believe in what you do ! I know you love to duel as any sportsman ! You are also a human being and not an extension of your parents hand like me ! You can decide what you want to do and you don't have to do what the other people in your life tell you . You wouldn't risk getting thrown out from school if you hadn't an occasion to duel would you ?! You want strategy ? Than here you go ! You get Guel for me and I will slice the antenna off from the Dilanza , you get your pride and duel and I get my freedom and will finally go to earth ! Deal ?"-Miorine asked reaching out her hand
"Deal"-Akatsuki said shaking Miorine's hand as he noticed he had a sticky note on his glove with a citation written on it "Read it when we reach the battlefield" as they were both rushing to their mobile suits. Meanwhile inside the room of the duelling committee Secelia Dote was looking at the bets
"My my , it looks like Marsboy is slowly beginning to outrun Guel in people betting on him"-Secelia said as Shaddiq looked at her
"It seems like you are putting your hopes in the newcomer don't you Secelia ?"-Shaddiq asked as Secelia laughed
"Well , we could use some new blood around here. Not to mention he looks way cuter than Guel , also the reason for why he found himself here is incredibly adorable"-Secelia said as Shaddiq looked at her
"It is noble from him"-Shaddiq replied
"He got angry because the big bad Guel destroyed Princess's plants. Can it get more sweet than that ? Guel's ego has to be bigger than this entire room for him to face two mobile suits , it will be interesting to see two holders and them sharing the Princess''-Secelia said as she sat on the couch just as two cages arrived containing Barbatos and Aerial
"By the agreement of all the sides we will start the battle. The winner will be the one who will first cut off the enemy suit's antenna "-Shaddiq's voice echoed as Akatsuki looked at the good luck charm he had on his hand. 'Sorry moms , but I think Miorine is right , enough of hiding what I really love ! Let's go , Barbatos !'-Akatsuki thought as Images from interior cameras appeared on the numerous screens . Meanwhile in the TSC hangar Mikazuki couldn't look more proud than right now
"Is that the princess with-Holy shit is that the Demon Incarnate ?!"-One of the students said as Suletta watched everything frightened
"What is Miorine doing inside Aerial ?!"-Suletta asked as she listened to other comments
"I thought he lived in the outer rim ? How did the princess got him to fight for her ?"-One of the students asked
"Suletta ? Why aren't you with Akatsuki-sempai ?"-Nika asked as Suletta looked up to see her
"What's the meaning of this Miorine ?"-Guel asked as Inside Aerial Miorine gripped Aerial's steering yokes
"I'm tired of everyone deciding for me ! It's my fight ! And also I'm helping to show someone his true self !"-Miorine exclaimed as Akatsuki grunted in disagreement 'I have more hobbies than dueling'- he thought
"Stupid girl , as you wish"-Guel said as his beam weapon ignited
"I'll show you that you and your Martian rat that you will stand no chance with me !"-Guel exclaimed as the voice of Shaddiq echoed in his cockpit
"Guel , do you agree on changing your opponent ?"-Shaddiq asked
"Fine , Victory is never decided by mobile suit performance alone"-Guel said starting the oath
"Nor by the skill of the pilot alone"-Miorine said as Akatsuki read through the sticky note with a grin
"The result itself is only the truth !"-Akatsuki exclaimed out loudly as the holographic environment formed around them.
"Fix release !"-Shaddiq announced as Akatsuki immediately switched the wings to atmospheric combat mode and took out his katana before quickly rushing at the Dilanza
"You think such an antique Gundam can defeat me ?!"-Guel asked as he fired a series of beam Vulcans at the Barbatos who used its Katana as the shield. 'Remember , no GUND-bits'-Akatsuki thought as he reached the Dilanza before the two mobile suits crossed their blades
"Show me a good time supposed best of the best ! Perhaps bullying weaker pilots isnt the way to enhance your skills"-Akatsuki said as they continued to clash their blades
"Why doesn't the princess of management strategy do anything , typical , the oppressed carries the work of a Spacian !"-a girl with pink hair and two big hairpuffs said watching the duel on her notepad as Miorine observed the battle. 'Get him wonderchild'- she thought as she searched through the weapons to find something that could help Akatsuki. 'I'm having too much fun right now-NO ! Focus of the mission ! But it doesn't mean I can't toy with him . Just like Auntie Lafter'-Akatsuki said as after they crossed their blades again Barbatos leaped in the air and using his tail blade scratched Dilanza's back before landing in the back of it using its sword as brake
"Is this the best what the Holder can do ? I'm disappointed"-Akatsuki asked as Guel roared and threw away the beam weapon away in favor of the beam rifle that rained green beams over Akatsuki
"Oh snap"-Akatsuki said as he grabbed his sword and made a run for it
"Damn space rat ! I'll get you later ! For now I have a fiancé to discipline"-Guel said as on all three MS radars alert appeared
"An intruder ?!"-Guel asked as Miorine used the occasion to fire at him with the beam rifle causing the mobile suit to fall on his back
"SULETTA ?!"-Akatsuki exclaimed surprised as Suletta, wearing a pilot suit, rode on the battlefield using an electric scooter. 'this is the weirdest fight ever'-Akatsuki said while attacking Guel who was to distracted by Suletta
"What the ?-"-Miorine was quickly cut off by a head-butt from Suletta who by accident activated the outercom
"What are you doing ?!"-Miorine screamed as Suletta looked at her with something that could be called anger
"Give her back ! Aerial is mine !"-Suletta said as she tried get to Aerial's controls
"How many times do I gotta tell you it's not your business ?! I only gave Wonderchild a chance to fight so that he can stop pretending !"-Miorine said as in the TSC Hangar Mikazuki and Ride looked at each other confused
"Then fight in your own mobile suit !"-Suletta riposted as everyone focused on their quarrel except for Akatsuki and Guel who continued to fight
"Stop being crazy ! It's just a Mobile Suit !"-Miorine replied as Suletta continued to push her out of the pilot's seat
"It's not just a suit ! We grew up together ! We're a family !"-Suletta exclaimed as Miorine turned towards her
"What family ?"-Miorine asked as Suletta got herself connected with Aerial
"Allow me to pay ourselves back , me and Aerial. Won't lose to someone like that !"-Suletta said as she started getting Aerial back on its feat
"Someone like that ?! Shaddiq ! I want to change my opponent !"-Guel exclaimed
"Ok , Secelia ?"-Shaddiq
"All done , even if in my opinion it's fighting for a sunken ship"-Secelia said as Guel abandoned the Barbatos and focused his firepower at Aerial
"Come on ! Help wond-Akatsuki !"-Miorine said as Aerial slowly got back on its feet
"My mother used to say that running you get only once , but those who move forward get twice the amount. Running you will get something , not losing. But if you go a step ahead-"
"You will win ?"-Miorine asked as Akatsuki noticed the receptors on the Aerial , 'Screw this , let's finish this quickly'-Akatsuki thought as he focused his thoughts
"Even if you won't win , you can still get something , experience , pride , Faith in yourself !"-Suletta exclaimed as both Aerial's and Barbatos's GUND-bits went out of their hiding spots. Nika immediately noticed that Akatsuki used one of his signature weapons but was surprised that Suletta's mobile suit also possessed that technology. Guel fired a beam as the GUND-bits formed a shield shattering it and sending numerous green streaked flying
"So it is then"-Akatsuki thought as he summoned the target computer just like Suletta , and both Mobile suits fired their GUND-bits as they danced around each other in perfect harmony slicing the Dilanza to small pieces
"What the hell , are those two Mobile Suits ?!"-Guel screamed as in the room of the Duelling committee Elan Ceres closed his book
"Gundams"-Elan exclaimed as Shaddiq's eyes went wide as in the TSC hangar Mikazuki took off his glasses
"Akatsuki ! Together !"-Suletta said as Akatsuki nodded and took out one of his beam sabers
"What the hell are you ?!"-Guel asked as they both in synch sliced off the antenna with Akatsuki retracted his saber and cleaned his Katana with his Barbatos's forearm before returning it to its holster as did Aerial's and Barbatos's GUND-bits. Akatsuki noticed Aerial crouching so he walked up with Barbatos and opened the hatch before grabbing the retractable zip line and slid down on Aerial's hand taking his notebook with him
"W-we won"-Suletta said as she walked out of the cockpit
"It looks like it"-Miorine said as she grabbed Akatsuki's notebook from his hand and then took Suletta's
"Suletta Mercury , Akatsuki Augus"-Miorine said as she switched something in the notebook's settings causing both Akatsuki and Suletta's normal suit to change its color to white and gold with an Armband with Sulleta's on the right and Akatsuki's on the left
"Those are the symbols of your victory , from now on both of you are Holders. And by that my fiancées"-Miorine finished her speech as Suletta and Akatsuki both replied with a "EH ?!" and then pointed at each other
"I've told you both that those are the rules"-Miorine replied as both of the Holders were flabbergasted
"B-but you said Polygamy w-was not common here !"-Akatsuki said as Miorine only corrected her hair
"Not common but not illegal , nice to meet you , my Grooms"
CHAPTER ONE: END
CHAPTER ONE : EPILOGUE
"Well this is surprising"-Mikazuki said as he wiped his glasses watching the duel on the nearby tv. Ride meanwhile remained speechless
"Wait , does this mean that we have to arreange a wedding ?"-Ride asked as most of TSC crew just stared at their screens. And just as Mikazuki wanted to reply an alarm echoed thoughout the hangar
"Crap , gotta go Mikazuki"-Ride said rushing towards his Hekija-kai "Raiden-Go" custom with the mechanics preparing mobile suits for scramble. 'At least i know they are fallowing procedures , if they are the procedures'-he said as the phone begun to ring in his pocket. 'And i needed exactly that'- he thought as he reached out to his pocket to see the image of Atrra. The alarm stopped as he picked up the call.
"Mikazuki , can you please hand over the phone to Akatsuki ? I've been trying to call him for hours now"-Atrra Mixta Augus asked sitting on the couch in the living room of their farmhouse on Mars and did nothing but worry for the last 4 hours. And now Mikazuki was sitting between a hammer and an anvil , and knowing how Atrra was always overreacting with everything he didnt want her to pass out from the news
"Well , its impossible at the moment because he is inside Barbatos. And i have another information , our son is engaged"-Mikazuki said as meawhile thousands of kilometers and hundreds of Ariadne cocoons away Atrra dropped her phone as her eyes widened , after a moment she finally managed to get the phone back in her hand
"What ?"
A/N : Hello there ! Its my first time writing a Gundam fanfiction and since the newest series came out i decided to use that as my base. Now for all the additional info , this is a crossover timeline uniting both the events of PD and AS. Henceforth the idea of the Schism to seperate the events , everything will be explained in the next chapters. And for all the IBO characters they are not the same as in their own series , consider them multiverse variants that went though simmilar events but exactly the same as their canon-counterparts , here Gjallarhorn only held its grip in the Outer Rim of the solar system and didnt even ceress earth. And since currently Mikazuki is 34 we can say he is a bit too old for the protagonist so his son takes the MC title , well sharing it with Suletta but still. And since we allready have Prospera as the Char clone Mika gets to be the Quattro clone. And as this series will progress more IBO elements will be appearing , most notably few old faces. And yes some of things here may contradict the series as according to google docs i begun writing this on "28-11-2022" so long before the end of the first cour. But i do have more chapters waiting for tweaks to be published. Major thanks to the Reddit user u/Few_Statement3341 for beta reading and cover art (Note: As im writing this im posting the unfinished version but it will be changed as soon as the final version will be finished). And of course i dont own Gundam , that belongs to Bandai and Sunrise