Ok so I have been struggling with writing the between story so for your benefit here is some of the movie verse and I will go back and do flashbacks of the their five years together or I will just add new chapters.
Enjoy.
January 1st 2025
3:00pm
She had just gotten out of the shower when she heard the familiar slam of the truck door out front. She couldn't help but smile knowing that Raleigh had just gotten home early from his shift. It had been five years since the day he crashed Gypsy Danger on the shores of Anchorage, Alaska. They had moved around a lot, following the construction of the wall and the were finally back in Alaska; Sitka to be specific. She was quick to change into her clothes and throw her hair up into a wet bun. Being too eager to see him with good news she ran down the stairs in only her sports bra and a pair of his boxers that had been laying around in their room. Her feet padded down the carpeted stairs and she was thankful that they weren't wood or she would have fallen to her death on her wet feet.
"Hey Leigh! You're back early." She called as she heard the front door open. As he came into view she suddenly regretted what she was wearing. Next to him was a tall man. He looked like he was from the military and she wondered if this was about the Jaeger program that was getting shut down. She had heard it at the hospital during her evening shift. "And you brought company." She crossed her arms over her chest as if to hide herself but it did no good. Raleigh being the gentlemen got to her in two strides as he shucked off his jacket and and wrapped it around her shoulders. She gave him an appreciative smile and he simply smirked in return.
"Ana this is Stacker Pentecost." Raleigh introduced, turning around and placing an arm over her shoulders. " Marshall I'd like you to meet my wife, Analia."
"Pleasure to meet you sir." She put her hand out to shake the man's hand but he didn't take it and she suddenly felt awkward for even trying.
"Likewise." Pentecost replied stiffly. They stood there for an awkward moment before he spoke up again."I'll give you two a moment." The man walked back out of the house and stood on the front porch his back to them.
"Raleigh Becket what is going on?" She demanded, stepping away from him.
"I've been called to action again." He told her, rubbing the back of his neck. She stood there for a moment in shock. She didn't know whether to be happy for him or angry at the man standing on their front porch for asking him to go back to something that brought up a lot of bad memories.
"As a Jäger pilot? You can't be serious!" She exclaimed, not knowing what else to do.
"I don't want to spend the rest of my life on the wall Ana. I would rather die fighting in a Jäger than working on the wall." Raleigh to her honestly. He seemed unsure of what to do but she knew one thing about Raleigh, there wasn't a chance that he wasn't going to sit back and do nothing if offered a chance to stand up and fight. She took a step towards him and reached up to cup his cheek.
"Are you sure you are ready for this?" She asked softly, looking up at him to meet his gaze. For a moment he avoided her eyes and simply leaned into her touch before finally sighing and opening his eyes.
"No. I'm not sure I'm ready for this but I'm the only one they have left who can pilot a Mark III Jaeger." He told her. She could see the pain in his eyes and the memories that were beginning to surface again.
"You don't have a co-pilot." She pointed out.
"They will assign me one." He explained. She knew then there was nothing she could do to keep him from saying goodbye. The thought of being on her own again scared her and she could feel the tears beginning to pool in her eyes.
"What about Ezra? What am I supposed to tell him? You're all we have, Raleigh." She whispered. She could feel her heart beginning to race at the thought that he would be leaving her to go save the world. It was a noble cause but she was selfish and she wanted him to stay with her. To stay with their son. Seeing her distress he brought both of his hand up to gently cup her face.
"Would you come with me if you could? Would you bring Ezra into this willingly?" He asks and all she can do is nod in response. He holds up a finger and walks out to the Pentecost who turns and faces Raleigh. She watches them carefully, desperate trying to read their lips or hear what they were saying but Raleigh was speaking too fast and too quiet for her to do either. She sees Pentecost standing there thinking about it as Raleigh gestures to her and explains why he wants her to come. After a moment Pentecost's mouth moves and she is able to make out what he says.
"On one condition Gipsy Danger comes first." Pentecost says holding up a finger. "I don't want her getting in the way of this mission Becket."
"Understood sir." Raleigh says loud enough for her to hear. And suddenly she realizes that Pentecost doesn't know that they have a son. She smirks to herself as Raleigh turns towards her with a smile on his face.
"Go pack a bag. I'll be up in a minute to help." He hollers from the porch. She doesn't even know if she said anything back but she bolted up the stairs and found their duffle bags that they usually traveled with.
"You didn't tell him." She says as he comes into the room.
"I know. Sorry. He'll just have to deal with it because I'm the only one left who can pilot a Mark III Jaeger." He explains to her.
"Are we making the right choice? Exposing him to this?" She asks halting in her packing.
"I hope so. You trust me right?" He replies walking over to her and holding her face in his hands.
"With our lives. You've protected us this far. If this really is the end I don't want to anywhere without you." She tells him before leaning up and placing a kiss on his lips. He responds to her immediately, wrapping his arms around her waist and holding her close.
"Where would I be without you?" He murmurs pulling away from her. She simply hums in response and he chuckles. "Come on let's finish packing."
Within an hour they have what little belongings they had packed. The next step was getting Ezra ready. He was asleep in a separate room and when she woke him up she was glad that he fell asleep on her shoulder once she had him in her arms. They walked downstairs and Pentecost fixed Raleigh with a look of shock that quickly turned passive, though she could see the anger hidden in the depths of his dark eyes. She couldn't help but feel slightly ashamed for being who she was in that moment. The look Pentecost was giving her made her feel like she didn't deserve Raleigh but she knew that the man's look was just his surprise. He obviously hadn't expected Raleigh to settle down. She caught the man's eyes and as she stared at him she could see the anger turn to guilt. She gave him an appreciative smile and walked passed him towards his truck. She got into the back, holding Ezra close and soon they were driving to the nearest helipad to fly to the nearest airplane where they could catch a plane to Hong Kong.
