Mobile Suit Gundam: The Lost Squadron

[Nagatsu]

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Lost Squadron - Memory’s Embrace, Universal Century 0079 -era


[1] Factions

[2] People/Terms to know[E.F.S.F.]

[3] Mobile Suits and other Weapons[E.F.S.F.]
---Mobile Suits
---Warships
---Other

[4] People/Terms to know[Zeon]

[5] Mobile Suits and other Weapons[Zeon]
---Mobile Suits
---Warships
---Other

[6] People/Terms to know[Other]


[1] Factions

-Earth Federation Forces/Earth Federation Space Forces(E.F.F./E.F.S.F.):
The Earth forces, the world's countries have unified after many wars under one flag. Currently at war with the Principality of Zeon, separtists who want to have the space colonies become independant bodies from the earth's sphere due to the Federation's oppressive methods of taxation and suppression used on the spacenoids.

-Principality of Zeon:
The unification of most of the space colonies formed by Zeon Daikun in U.C. 0053. Originally the Republic of Zeon, after his death it is seized by the power-hungry Zabi Family and begins building arms. With its new "Mobile Suits", Zeon has the technological edge over the Federation Forces, and declares war January 3rd, U.C. 0079.

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[2] People/Terms to know[E.F.S.F.]

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[3] Mobile Suits and other Weapons[E.F.S.F.]
---Mobile Suits

RGM-079[E]-

One of the very first mass production Mobile Suit created by the E.F.S.F and care usually used in Space Combat though they are known to have been used on the land combat in the early days of the Federations Introduction of their own Mobile Suits. Though cheap to build the have a fatal flaw of over boosting a target


---Warships

Magellan Class Battleship-
Command Battleships that are generally deployed in a 1:2 ratio with Salamis Class units. Leaders and other figures of battlefield authority not engaging in combat with MS or other weapons can generally be found aboard one of these units.
Technical Specs-
Displacement: 62,900 tons
Length: 327 m
Width: 102 m
Height: 96 m

---Other

FF-S3 Shaverfish-
All terrain fighter devoloped for combat both inside and outside the earth's atmosphere. Used as the primary weapon, along with their battleships, to oppose the Zeon's new "Mobile Suits".

Type-61 Tank
Type-61 Tank
Infantry tanks used by the E.F.S.F. during ground combat to supplement their other ground units. Not strong but often deployed in numbers.


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[4] People/Terms to know[Zeon]


Nagatsu Suranai-
Second in command of teh Snap Dragon Corps. An excellent strategist and a powerful newtype. His skills inside an MS however are only average at best. He is usually seen with his younger sibling Minazuki and guards her protective at all times. Much of a loner for the most part his ageless eyes hold a dark secret of the past. Each night he is tormented by visions of unending torment.

Minazuki Suranai-
The Younger two of the two Suranai Sibilings and also part of the Snap Dragon Corps. Though younger of the two Minazuki is the guiding force in her brother's life. Happy go lucky and easy going in sharp contrast to her older brother she is well liked by those around her. Of course she is prone to crying and usually doesn't have a problem dealing out a punch or two to any one she doesn't like.

Ballack Fulkrum
The best sniper of the Snap Dragon team, he can almost never miss his mark.

Cronus Shatterfield-
A longtime child friend of Nagatsu's and a member of the Snap Dragon Corps. His skills are unquestionable and his loyalty to those he trusts unwavering.

Maxwell Rochefeld-
Member of the Snap Dragon Corps. A coward who passed the entry test by a fluke. He can have his moments, but is usually unreliable during combat

Pentecost Savant-
Member of the Snap Dragon Corps. and called "Pen-Pen" by his squadmates. Not the sharpest knife in the drawer but follows most order to the tee. He is also a promoter of bad luck in the worst kind when it comes to combat and usually screws up. As a result of his bad luck he has become an abuser of Wood Polish

Seig Raus-
Leader of the Snap Dragon Corps. A well rounded pilot who inspires charisma on the battlefield, although those who have met him in person say he is surrounded by a depressing aura.

Mencia Flanders-
The Lead Tech on the Snap Dragons and is usually seen in the hangar handing out wit h his tech buddies. Though not the greatest pilot in the Corps. he make it up in guts.

Char Aznable-
The Famous 'Red Comet' of The Battle of Loum. One of more well known pilots at Zeon's disposal and has led many important mission in his time. Great things are expected of this Pilot. He is usually seen piloting a Red Zaku marking him part of the Speical Officers Division

Snap Dragon Corps.
The MS Corps. lead by Seig Raus. Said to contain some high class pilots.

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[5] Mobile Suits and other Weapons[Zeon]

---Mobile Suits

MS-05A Zaku I Prototype-
The prototype MS chosen for development by the Zeons. Many are fielded during the initial aspects of the One Year War but this model soon shows its age in combat.
Technical Specs-
Dimensions: head height 17.5 meters
Weight: empty 50.3 metric tons; max gross 65.0 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, power output rating unknown

MS-06F Zaku II
Zeon's current mass-production model MS, it combines superior performance with ease of production and low cost. Able to wield a variety of weapons.
Technical Specs-
Dimensions: head height 17.5 meters
Weight: empty 58.1 metric tons; max gross 73.3 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 951 kW

MS-06S Zaku II Commander Model-
A special Zaku model for commanders and squadron leaders. Has 3x the speed with 1/2 the armor, and can wield the same weapon variety as it's F class brother.
Technical Specs-
Dimensions: overall height 18.0 meters; head height 17.5 meters
Weight: empty 56.5 metric tons; max gross 75.2 metric tons
Powerplant: Minovsky type ultracompact fusion reactor, output rated at 976 kW

---Warships

Musai Class Light Cruiser
A cruiser developed by Zeon to compete with the Salamis and Magellan class space warships deployed by the E.F.S.F. Can also carry and resupply Zeom MS in between battles.

---Other

None at this Point in Time

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[6] People/Terms to know[Other]

Anarctic Treaty-
Prohibits the use of chemical, nuclear, and biological warfare as well as colony drops. Made 2 weeks into the war after half of mankind is lost due to these atrocities.

Earth Sphere-
The Earth and the positions of the 5 "Lagrange Points" where colonies can safely be placed without worrying that they will fall out of orbit or crash onto the earth.

Mobile Suit-
Humanoid weapon developed by the Zeons. With the prohibiton of mass-destruction weapons, these are the most powerful weapons in existence.

Newtype-
A person born and raised in space. Said to have a "sixth sense" and seem to be much more physically and mentally capable than an average person.

Oldtype-
A person born on earth, lacking the heightened abilities of Newtypes.

One Year War-
Conflict involving Zeon and E.F.S.F. during 0079 about the freedom of the spacenoids. January 3rd, U.C. 0079 - January 1st, U.C. 0080

Space Colonies-
Giant cylinders that orbit the earth from space. Built by man to move the burgeoning population from th planet. Create simulated gravity and are decent copies of what the earth itself is like.


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Chapter 0: Strange Visions[/color][/b]

Pain. Fear. Pain. The sensations rocked Suranai's minded relentlessly. He was drowning. Struggle as he might he furiously tried to claw his way to the surface in order to quench his air starved Lungs. Something was holding him in place no matter how much he struggled He couldn't move no matter how he has tried. I am going to die Suranai thought to himself I am going to die underwater in a watery grave. Opening his eyes he coughed forth a column of bubbles that rush from his mouth as he struggled to break free. Looking around furiously he looked down to see that he was bond head to foot in chains and locks that restricted his movement. He was floating in a thrice cursed tank of water he had to find a way out no matter what. Looking out from his watery prison he could the shadowy forms of two people who he could only guess was two men in lab coats.” The test specimen is coming around nicely it should be fully developed in two days time. At this rate the Genesis Project should be complete within a week! Soon our goal of populating space a reality!" said the taller of the two shadows. What in the blazes are they talking about? Test subject what could they be talking about. Air he needed air there was no way he was going to die here. Exerting all his remaining energy he struggled one more time to break free only to fail Once more. He mind started to grow blurry from the lack of air he could only one word before losing all conscience, "Minazuki......"

Suranai bolted straight up in his bed screaming his younger sister Minazuki burst into the room activating the auto lighting system shining blinding white searing light in Suranai's eyes "Big brother what is wrong I could hear you screaming from three floors down what is wrong?" inquired Minazuki with a long of deep concern on her face. "It’s nothing Mina go back to sleep it was nothing." Suranai replied as he wiped cold sweat that was seem to pour from his forehead like a morning dew. Not really believing a word her older brother was saying simply smacked him on the back of the head. "You know you are not that great of an older brother if you won't tell what’s wrong!" pouted Minazuki with a sour look on a face that for some unexplained reason frightened Suranai than his nightmare. "It’s that same nightmare again Mina it’s nothing new" "Again what do you mean the drowning dream again geez sometimes I forget you are my older brother geez only little children have nightmares and scream like that." Sighing to himself Suranai got up from his Zero G bed and floated to his wall locker. "Well if you are just going to ignore me at least get ready for tomorrow since we are shipping out with Seig and the other tomorrow on a mission that sounds really exciting. "Exciting you say Minazuki from what I have heard its nothing the basic training we just finished shouldn't be anything we can't handle Mina. Anyways I am fine, now get some sleep." " Are you sure Naga I don't know you better not start bawlin in front of the other guys or your get laughed at!" giggled Mina before running out the door back to her quarters. Little sisters are such a drag sometimes and what was that dream he and had what it meant.


Chapter 1: Vision of the Future Unknown[/color][/b]

"What is the meaning of this Seig?! Why have I been appointed to Second in Command of the Snap Dragon Corps?" demanded Suranai as he slammed his armored fist on the mission debriefing table leaving a deep dent in the metal table. "Settle down Second Lieutenant Nagatsu the higher ups said that your test scores for the evaluation exam were the highest in your class at the academy I mean perfect scores on all tests and exam is unbelievable I mean I don't believe it. You better not get yourself killed since I don't allow death in my squadron. We are the elite of the elite in the Mobile Suit Divisions and never before has anyone from basic training being promoted to Second Lieutenant before its unheard of." Suranai seemed not to be the only one who had been added to the Snap Dragons along with Minazuki and himself several others from that same group had been included people how in Suranai deserved to be there like Cronus Shatterfield his buddy as far back as he could remember and Ballack who graduated top in their class in the Mobile Suit Sniper Division. Some he couldn't believe had made it past the exam like that moron from Terra Firma Maxwell who Suranai bet wouldn't last a day as a military man.

Minazuki stood close to her brother at little fearful of so many people she didn't know. Both Minazuki and himself before entering the academy had never been allowed to interact with anyone besides their adopted father Kazashiro Kanawa who took the two sibling s under his wing and raised with his two other children. "Its okay Mina calm down you are embarrassing me hiding behind me" Suranai whispered admonishing his sister's timid behavior. He couldn't really blame her though she had amnesia like himself since she was 10 years old.” I don't trust this guy Seig he probably gonna get us all killed no text book smart guy can even operate a mobile suit much less be second in command of a 50 pilots much less a squad of 3 that is going to be needed in this mission!" scoffed Pentecost as he picked at his nails with a small fish knife. The mans sheer weight made Suranai queasy thinking about how such a large man could fit into the mission room much less a MS's cockpit. "Stow it Pen Pen I don't want to hear out of your mouth you are accompanying Suranai and Myself on this next mission. Let the battlefield show who the better pilot is." growled Seig at Pentecost silencing him with a dark glare. "Whatever ya say boss man I will enjoy showing up the rookie." sneered Pentecost as he flicked a hunk of dead skin hitting Suranai's obsidian armor.

"I suggest you all settle down since you will all be under my command for this mission." replied a cool calm voice that silenced any further conversation as man entered the room who sports a white helm that covered his face. "Well well if it isn't Char Anzabel so they chose you to lend this little venture." smirked Seig at everyone’s reaction to the legendary Red Comet himself entered the room. "Omigosh that is the Red Comet big brother!" gasped Minazuki as she eyed her idol. Suranai didn't show a single sign of emotion as he eyed the Red Comet through the visage of this masked face. "So this is the new recruit I have been hearing about nice outfit you have there." commented Char before he sat down at the head of the table. "As all of you know there have been reports of a Federation Factory on Side 7 rumored to hold something called Project V. We have yet to ascertain what is actually at the factory but as far as the higher ups have told me it holds something that we cannot on any circumstance fall into Federation hands. I will enter the colony while the three who will be coming with me take care of my back as I investigate the factory." "I see your point Char I guess I will have to break in the rookie and cover your back at the same time. Alright people you heard him move out and head out to the hangar bay!!" Without a word the entire squad filed out of the mission room. Suranai, Seig, and Pentecost file down to the hangar bay and survey the Mobile Suits they would be issued for the mission. Before them stood Seig's Command Zaku in its emerald glory and covered with the corps. Insignia. Pentecost was already preparing his Zaku II for combat finishing some last minute checks. Minazuki having followed her brother to the hangar looks around the hangar bay in utter awe at many workers preparing for upcoming attack. "Hey Big Brother what Mobile Suit have you been issued?" asked Minazuki how started hopping up and down in excitement. "Well Seig said I can pick any one in the hangar bay for the mission so I am going with that one over there." replied Suranai pointing at the far end of the hangar at a worn out Zaku 1 Prototype whose once proud emerald colors had faded to a dull olive color. "Eww what an ugly Mobile Suit why not use one of the newer Zaku II like that Pen Pen guy over there?" ruffling his little sisters hair one last time before he answered "I don't know Mina I have just a feeling that it will get me through all the way to the invasion of California." "California? Invasion? What are you talking about big brother? You are not making any sense." pouted Minazuki who always took the patting on the head as one would expect from a grandfather and not an older brother. "Hmm I just have this feeling that this Suit will keep me alive over that other Zakus in this hanger I just know it."


[glow=red,2,300]I will continue to the next chapter once I get some reviews[/glow]

[Pengu]

nice start to an old fav. keep it up ^ ^

[bakuhatsu]

People should seriously give this one a read its very rare that Naga kun ever writes anything usually its nothing this descriptive. Definately worth the time to read and loved the prologue you did on this one and people post your thoughts!!

[Nagatsu]

@ Pengu: yeah it only made since to bring this classic RPG Based Fanfic come to the light as we begin doing the Gundam RPGs again on this forum

@ Bakuhatsu: what that supposed to mean I can do descriptive work

Alright here we go some more chapters I will post more when replies and comments come in

Chapter 2: We who are about to die We fare thee well

"Hey Nagatsu looks like we have another tag along on this mission" remarked Seig who now strode up behind Suranai and MInazuki dressed now in his slate black flight suit with his flight helmet neatly tucked under his arm. " It seems the Red Comet wants to break in another recruit today so I guess Maxwell will have to do since the others have already retired to their quarter. A nerdy looking fellow stood behind Seig who looked around the hangar bay like a coutnry boy first visit to the city. This guy is going to be more hassle than a help thought Suranai who wasn't at all impressed with Maxwell in the least bit. "Hey big brother this follow smells like cat pee." whispered Minazuki who wrinkled her nose visablely at that seem to radiate from the fellow the smell much like some form of crystalized dope that some graduates were using back at the academy when trying to kick. " Shh Mina he can hear you" whispered back Suranai as he gently elbowed his sister. "Second Lieutant its a pleaure to meet you." muttered Maxwell whos eyes didn't seem to focus on point for very long. "Right....anyway how much more time before we move out?" inquired Suranai. "About an hour or so they have to make some last minute adjustments on the Mobile Suits get yourself to your Suit and get yourself ready I want you ready to go in a half hour we are almost within range of Side 7." replied Seig quickly "Yes Commander" with a swift salute Seig turned with military percision and walked back to his mobile suit to over see the final checks before the battle. Turning to Minazuki Suranai smiled one final warm smile before wordlessly turning and striding with great purpose towards his mobile suit as tech teams scrambled about preparing each one of the five Zakus that would be involved in this deployment. Minazuki looked on as her brother strode away from her and for the first time in her life see saw a timeless quality in his features a of one who had seen more than one human should ever bare and feared for her brother's safety. Almost to herself she quietly whispered " Be careful big brother..." Tears fell from her eyesas she thought this might be the last time she would see her brother's warm smile from when he returned he would be a totatly different person and not the fun lovin caring brotherwho looked at after her for her entire her would return a changed man and Minazuki could only hope he would be the same and return.

With his mind focused on the path ahead of him Suranai never heard his siblings farewell, already his was focusing his mind and body for the upcoming task at hand. With surprising speed he had crossed the hangar bay now stood before the Emerald Titan who was now being prepared for combat. A lead tech officer seeing the pilot who Mobile he was in charge of quickly saluted before saying, " Second Lietenent Nagatsu you are just in time I never would have thought you would have taken a newer Suit this one is a little banged up. Anyways I was wondering what armaments will you be going out with for this mission sir?" "GIve me a Zaku Bz and Shotgun I think they will do nicely for the mission at hand." answered Suranai so quickly he made the tech officer jump at how so little thought was even put into the request. Signaling to several techs standing nearby the quicly move the apporiate weapons attaching a Heat Hawk to the Mobile Suit's weapon along with a shotgun loaded and a bazooka being neatly placed on it back holoster. Jumping slightly and floating up due to the lack of gravity Suranai floats up to the chest area of the Zaku and opens the hatch to the cockpit. Quickly flipping switches and dials the sleeping titan rumbled to life and hummed with activity. Steeling himself one last time he closed the cockpit hatch cutting him off from the outside world in this metal coffin as the internal lights kicked in as MObile Suit's camera was actived lighting up the three screen in front of him revealing to him the hangar bay. A familiar of Seig came through the comm system, "This is Demon 1 all Mobile Suits move to the hangar bay entrance as we will dropping into space for deployment. "Whatever ya say boss man" came a reply from Pentecost who already had his Zaku on the move with Seig and Maxwell close behind. "Copy that Demon 1 this is Suranai in Demon 2 I am moving out." grabing the the dual control sticks he manipulated them with ease making his Zaku lumber forth towards the hangar bay to his right stood the Red Commmand Zaku of Char Anazable himself the head of the crimson Command Zaku placed it left hand on his Zaku' right shoulder and over a private comm Char whispered to him, "Can't wait to see what you can do Genesis." Before Suranai could get a word in edgewise Char lurched his Zaku forward fire up the booster before leaping out of the Hangar bay. Suranai pondered to himself as he dropped from the transport into space what those cryptic words meant.

Chapter 3: In Twilight a Sister's saving grace

Pulling back lightly on the control Suranai and firing the booster on his Zaku to right itself. His hands danced on the control panel like a pianist orchestrating a symphony. "All Units move to the rendezvous point we will be meeting up with the rest of the Red Comet's squadron and then be holding sentry positions outside Side 7 keep your sensors on to sweep for hostiles." Seig barked quickly into the comm. Suranai couldn't help but notice a melancholy sound to his voice that Suranai couldn't help but think that something must be on his commander’s mind and chose to keep silent. "Hostiles? There aren't any feddies out here not after the thrashing we gave there sorry assess at Loum. They couldn't have enough firepower out this far not after the thrashing we laid on them." remarked Pentecost rather smugly. "Man, this is so boring since when does the Snap Dragon squadron play guard duty!" grumbled Maxwell into his comm. eyeing this sensors several blips began to be registered on his sensors. Great just great Federations Forces and would seem to have a presence in the area probably a left over battle group from Loum. "Uh...fellas I am picking up several enemy units on my sensors." remarked Suranai before reaching for the Bazooka on his Zaku's back.

"Ah crap, Snap Dragons about face and lock on the coordinates Suranai is locked on! At all costs cover Char" barked Seig as he wheeled in his Zaku around going for his machine gun and hold it at the ready. Pentecost and Maxwell reach for their weapons. Char already seeing that the situati8on is well taken care fires up his Red Zaku boosters Into overdrive landing on the Colony's hull and opening a latch and entering the colony. "Alright boys I am picking up twelve Shaverfish class fighters and a Magellan class battle cruiser let blast these feddies straight out of our fair Zeon. "I am going to show the newbie what I can do!!" screamed Pentecost as he madly dashed forward firing his machine gun in a crazed fashion blasting three Shaverfish. One of the pilots aboard one of the Shaverfish screaming one final time as his ship is reduced to a flower of blue flame. "Hashanah that is how you do it newbie!!" Snapping his bazooka and sighting on another Shaverfish Suranai unleashed a round from his Bazooka the recoil from the
weapon shuddering him to the core of his Mobile suit as another unfortunate Shaverfish
who was trying to take Seig's back. " Thanks Nagatsu behind you!!" replied Seig as he unleashed a stream of machine gun fire blasting yet another one from the sky. "Ohhhh pwetty colors" murmured Maxwell as a trio of Shaverfish looped behind him blasting him with a barrage of missile fire reducing his Zaku to nothing more than a floating debris. "You god cursed hippie pull it together!! As Seig quickly boosted forward ripping out the
cockpit and pulling out the unconscious Maxwell and quickly stuffing him is his own cockpit before unleashing another barrage of machine gun fire blasting another Shaverfish to ruin. Moving behind a small asteroid Suranai vision suddenly went dark
and rapid images flashes before him. The images were of him firing his Bazooka
blasting two more Shaverfish before dashing forward directly at the Magellan itself.
Pentecost unleash another barrage from his machine gun blowing away another two Shaverfish before yelling, "What the hell are you doing Nagatsu?" With a snarl of feral fury Suranai roared like a man possessed by wild animal as he unleashed two more rounds from his bazooka blowing apart two more. "Whoa what the hell?" replied Pentecost through the comm. Suranai no longer cared about the mission there was only one thing on his mind that that was protecting his sister from federation hands. Quickly moving with uncanny speed his fired another shot from his bazooka blasting another Shaverfish and rapidly reloading his bazooka with a fresh clip. Seig boosted upward unleashing another barrage of machine gun fire blasting another two Shaverfish, " Great he has has lost it " swore Seig as he reached for his Heat Hawk energizing it. With another roar of anger Suranai unleashed another barrage from his bazooka blowing apart another three Shaverfish finally leaving the Magellan unprotected. Boosting forward Seig yelled to his squadron, "Everyone, move in and attack the Magellan at close Range!” Suddenly a hatch on the side of the colony blew outwards as the Red Comet erupted from the Colony quickly followed by a white mobile suit like Suranai had ever seen before. This must be the what they had come here to retrieve but it would seem that the Federation had already gotten their hands on it. Both Mobile suits were locked in a fierce proximal combat as the hacked and kicked at one another. Quickly switching to his shotgun both he and Pentecost charged the suit in a mad dash at the Magellan with Pentecost drawing forth his Heat Hawk. Taking a dive under neath the Magellan and out of the ship's firing range he looped behind the Ship and readied his Shotgun. Pentecost slammed his Heat Hawk in the side of the battleship sending sparks and hunks of metal debris in space the Magellan unleashed a barrage from it Machine gun turrets heavily damaging his Zaku as Seig looped underneath the ship and hacking furiously at the bottom of the ship send flames and smoke into space from the vicious attack. Finally in position Suranai quickly pumps three rounds directly into the bridge of the battleship
killing the entire crew. All three Zakus pull back as the Magellan careered under the brutal punishment it had just taken before blowing up in a giant gloat of green fire as the
ship imploded upon it. Breathing heavily under the exertion Suranai felt a cool satisfaction that his first battle had turned out so well. Straightening out his mobile suit he and his squad mates returned to the Hangar bay of their awaiting Musai that had been called in to pick them up. They were no longer needed in this battle as they landed back on board their ship a comm. from a private line came in through to his comm. "Big Brother are you alright are you hurt please tell me alright." came the voice of a very concerned Minazuki. " Don't worry sis I am all right tell the med teams that we have a wounded pilot. "Alright brother I will make sure." "Thanks Mina" as Suranai switched off his comm. before leaning backing his cockpit chair. Hold his hand in front of his eyes he noticed his hand were shaking uncontrollably not from fear or stress but from excitement. A Demon in himself had been awakened inside him and it terrified him. Then the image of Minazuki's smiling face flashed before him and he grew calm. His sister was his savior and his treasure and no Federation soldier would lay a hand on her as long as he still drew breath.

[Dan Hibiki]

ADD MEH D:

other than that, again an epic fic has been written ( or is being written)

[Nagatsu]

@ Dan Hibiki this was based on actual RPG gameplay Dan Hibiki you weren't play then

Chapter 4: A Hidden Mission admist Paradise

Opening the cockpit to the cool damp air of the Musai's Hangar bay Suranai unhooked himself from his seat and jumped out of the Zaku floating down light before touching the hangar floor as soon as he landed the air erupted with cheers as several tech teams ran and lifted Suranai on their shoulders. Among the jostling Suranai could he his fellow squadmate Pentecost also had been hoisted up. Giving Suranai a thumbs up Pentecost yelled towards him, " Ya did a good job today Second Lieutenant and welcome to the Snap Dragons!" Laughing himself silly Pentecost rode the wave of cheering men and women. Out of the corner of his eye he spotted Minazuki at the far end of the hangar standing next to Seig. Mentioning to the that were carrying him to set him down he ran to Minazuki's side. When she turned to face him her face was swollen and red from what looked liked a great deal of crying.With a squeal Minazuki suddely whipped around tackling Suranai to the floor."You idiot!! Don't do that again at least say goodbye to me when you leave!" Lightly pushing his sister from him he uttered a few words that Minazuki would never forget, " Hey I am fine I am alive aren't . You little brat I am always going to come back and that is a promise." Giving her a light hug he quickly got to his feet and stood at attentino in front of Seig who seemeed to still be preoccupied with whatever was bothering him. "Great job out ther Nagatsu. I hear command has decided to send us in the first wave of some huge invasion on Terra Firma however they are giving us a week of R &R at some resort colony not far from Earth. Its acutally a ruse of the units we were sent to capture on this mission we were only able to recover a single Mobile Suit and Battleship they are going to be bring it in drydock at our next destination so enjoy the relaxsation before we ship out." said Seig who looked at the two siblings questionly.Turning sharply around on his heel Seig waved toward some incoming medic who put Maxwell on the strecher and taking him to the infirmary. That goes one lame excuse for space thought Suranai to himself.

Turing now to Minzuki he asked, " So where you wanna go for this little break we have? "to the beach to the beach!!" giggled Minazuki excitedly. Sometimes when Minazuki acted like this it made him forget that they homeland was at war and chaos and bloodshed surround them. Laughing lightly he followed his skipping sister out of the hangar bay. The following day they arrived at a small outlying colony in Side 5 here he was going to the beach with several other members of the squadron along with another new face that came in the night it seemed the corps was growing everyday. This new fellow talked with a heavy german accent and called himself Ballack. The odd fellow would be the squadron's best sniper and would be a great asset to the group. Against Suranai wishes his sister had decided to wear a swimsuit much to his dismay as it lured the eyes of several of the other squad member and being the only female in the whole lot of them made Suranai very uneasy. "Your sister is very purty" said Pentecost nuding Suranai who promptly boxed the fat man in the ears.thankfully this time Seig seemed in a better mood as laughed at Pentecost who looked like a beached whale as rolled back and forth like an over turned turtle. Several members of the corps. had stayed behind having decided that it wold make more sense to train than have fun. Suranai personally wanted to forget about the war and watch his sister have fun for a change. Having finally reached the 'beach' ( basically it was a really big pool) Suranai relaxed on the beach as watched Minazuki play in the waves. Might as well let her have fun for a change there is no need to have her worry about anything. There was an entire garrison of Mobile Suits outside the colony safeguarding the colony from any remanents of the Federation Fleet that somehow survived the devastating loss at the hands of Zeon.

Suranai then felt the the cool hand of Seig on his shoulder "We need to talking Nagatsu this concerns why we have been really given R&R ." whispered Seig into Suranai's ear. Narrowing his eyes and Suranai turned and followed Seig to a table of a local caffee. Wordlessly Suranai followed and wondered why Seig only wanted to talk to him. Sitting across from hsi commander Suranai noticed an urgent look on Seig's face. Wordlessly Seig slided a manila envelope that had been labeled Project Victory in bold indigo letters. "Open it Nagatsu" said Seig as he lean back in his chair and clasped his hands together as Suranai opened the envelope. Inside was a report of hand written in labeled at the top "Char Aznable" scanning the paper quickly his eyes widened. The report stated that several Mobile Suits were captured by federation forces which Char had simply reports as several Mobile Suit of federation design and a Battleship. However they had been able to recover one of these humaniod Mobile Suits along with a Battleship that seemed to be constructed for Mobile Suit Deployment. Suranai couldn't beleive what he was reading the federation who had been thought to be technologically inferior to them had somehow been able to develope some weapons that surpassed their own forces in power. "We are here to guard the two recovered units from any further Federation attempts on recovering them. However this missino is to be commander personel at this time. So keep your lips sealed to the others I want you to get down to the Hangar bay and start preparing the dismantling of these weapons so our techs can analyze them." said Seig looking around them with great suspicion." You have my word Seig they won't get the last two if I can have mind to." " Good however since almost all of the colony's Mobile Suits are outside the colony you going to have to use a 06A that is in the hangar. We have some reliable information that the feddies might make another attempt on recovery so i want you down there since it seems the others are too raw for this assignemnt. " This statement in itself confused Suranai since some of the other corps memeber had more battle experience than him but since Seig was putting his trust in him he could let him down. standing up and holding a slip of paper that Seig had hastily written down instructions Suranai left to find the hangar bay Hopefully there would be no need for him to be gone long they were on vacation.

Chapter 5: The Emerald Maiden Rises

Minazuki was having the time of her life. This was the very first time she had ever gone swimming much less the beach. She frolicked in the waves and giggled as the cool water splashed her lightly. She could see her brother and several of the other corps members on the beach relaxing. As usual she could see her brother sitting solemnly apart from the others and she felt a pang of sadness clench her heart tighly maing it hard for her to breathe. Suranai stood silently on the beach still incased in his body armor and wear the leering death mask. As far as she knew she was the only person who had ever seen what was behind that mask and what always looked back at her were those kind eyes filled with joy and happiness at least when she was involved. However today she felt the gaze in his eyes had changed as Seig quietly placed his arm on Suranai's shoulder and whispered something in his hear. Unfortunately Minazuki couldn't hear what was being said and watched with surprise as both Suranai and Seig walked down the beach and out of sight. Suddenly MInazuki felt like someone was standing next to her. It was Ballack his red spiky hair rustling slightly. "So that freak in the black armor is your older brother so I have heard." said Ballack in a very thick accent that Minazuki blinked a few times before realizing what he had just said. "Yeah he is what of it?" retorted Minazuki who threw a little pouted face at Ballack. "I can't place my finger on it but that man is more than what he seems. I felt my hair stand on the back of my neck the first time I laid eyes on him. Why does he wear that armor and even more so why that mask?" Actually this was a question she had always wondered about as far as she could remember he brother had always worn that armor. "It makes him look cool you got that you old fart!" replied Minazuki as she blew a raspberry Ballack's way. A little unnerved that a little girl just basically insulted him Ballack back up slowly when he saw that Minazuki was crying. Ballack entire focus of attention was drawn to Minazuki's eyes which showed signs of great suffering and sorrow. Wordlessly walking away from Minazuki he turned once more to look at her only to recieve a one fingered salute from Minazuki. Turning red and muttering several words in German as he walked away. Enjoying the peace in quiet again and wiping the tears from her eyes nonchalantly as she to happily start wading farther out. Drving under water Minazuki looked about in wonder as many fish swam by her. Thousands of artifical reefs of myrid of colors that twinkled before. However the fish were swimming away from her in mad panic as if they were being chased. Turning around slightly in the water Minazuki jaw flew open with a flurry of bubbles. Not even 10 feet away from her submerged in the water was a mobile suit. From the markings on its hull it declared itself of Federation in origin. The Red white titan turn it head facing Minazuki and seemed to not see her probably due to the frantic fish. Suddenly another mobile appeared next to it this one had two great yellow horns prtruding from it head and in it hand it cradled a weapon which from her days back in the academy she immediately recognized it as a form of beam weaponry. As she watched she saw several more mobile suits arrive before she thought it would be better to report back to the others.

Finally reaching the shoreline Minazuki could see several of the Federation Mobile Suits rise from the water behind like great sea serpents poised to strike. As soon as she arrvied she could see that several Zakus had arrived machine guns flaring as they mowed down a single Federaion unit making it sudder under the wave of incoming bullets before exploding with a thunderous explosion. Was this the kinda of thing her brother had dealt with thought Minazuki as see dove for cover. To her right stood Seig who quickly waved for everyone to follow him. Minazuki seeing that there was nothing she could do at the moment followed the others as the made a mad dash off the beach and towards the Snap Dragon Hangar Bay. Looking over her shoulders once more before reaching the hangar bay she watched as the Horned Mobile slice an unfortunate Zaku in half with a beam saber. A tear fell from her eyes at the lost of another brave soul.

As Minazuki entered the hangar she noticed that her brother was not with them. With a panicked look she looked at all the other corps members but her brother was nowhere to be seen. Minazuki felt suddenly felt very small and very vunerable, she had never been away from her brother this long in her life and it worried as she looked for his warm assuring smile and his gentle voice soothing her worries. " Alright people we are moving out to reinforce the colony's orbital defense it seems a large force was wiped out by a group of mobile suit of unknown origin and assumed to be under Feddie control. So I want Ballack and Minazuki to go with Cronus to fortify the outer defense. Pen Pen and Maxwell I want you two guarding the hangar. Meanwhile I am going to retrieve the Second Lietuenant onboard the our carrier and pick him up. All right people haul ass!!" barked Seig in a cmmanding tone befitting a commander of his position. Minazuki suddenly realized Seig was sending her on her first mission. "Commander I don't have a mobile to use there is no way I can help!" squeaked Minzauki who was having doubts about upcoming battle. Simulation combat in a controlled enviroment is one thing but in actual combat is a different thing entirely. "Oh that? You will be using your brother's unit in this battle Esign Minzuki so get ready for combat we leave in five!!" said Seig with a raised eyebrow before barking at several frantic techs who milled about the hangar bay. Sighing to herself she walked up to the silent titan that was her brother's mobile suit. At least in spirit her brother would be with her on this mission where ever he was. Quickly throwing on a Pink Flight Suit she quickly climbed the scaffolding and entered the cockpit. The air inside smelled of her brother and it quited her nerves. Quickly turning on the control panel and closing the cockpit hatch Minzuki looked to see on hte forward dashboard as a picture of her brother and herself five years ago smiling back at her. The picture calmed her nerves as began to move the Green machine forward as it joined Cronus and Ballack at the triple deployment Catapaults. Over teh comm the voice of Seig could be heard, " Alright boys and girls this mission is simple protect the colony from those feddies while I go swing and pick up Nagatsu so hold the line till I get back!!" With those words Minazuki was lauched into space. Kick on the boosters she right the Zaku her heart racing quickling scanning the area she pick up a cluster of six hostile units floating nearby in space. "You guys move forward while I lay some covering fire for you.: said Ballack as he aimed his bazooka taking arefule aim unleashing a blast that tore right by Minazuki making her involuntarily yelp. " Hey Mina calm down you don't want your brother to know you wussed out on your first mission." snickered Cronus before unleash a barrage from his own bazooka. " I am not a wuss Cronus!!!!" screamed Minazuki as she unleashed a blast from her bazooka as well. The three shells hit their mark blowing apart three unsuspecting federaion mobile suils. So much death thought Minzuki as she readied her bazooka for another shot. Cronus seeing the opportunity of the surprise attack booster forward madly switching quickly to his machine gun and unleash a torrent of machine gun fire downing another feddie. Throwing her MS full throttle Minazuki quickly switch to her Heat Hawk slaming it into another federation mobile suit killing the pilot instantly. The remaining feddie let out a scream over its comm as Minazuki rapidly switched to the shotgun pumping a round in the unfortunate cowards back hitting the generator causing a violent explosion which shook her entire MS. " Nice job there Minazuki you sure as hell proved me wrong!" laughed Cronus who now floated next to her. She had acutally won and she had taken out three enemy mobile suit by herself without her brother at her side. Tears of joy streamed down her face as she thoght to her how proud her brother would be. Just then a Musai pulled up behind thme and the trio fired their boosters and landed in the ship's hangar bay.


Chapter 6: Disturbing Vision

A bright light shone in Suranai's face that seemed to pierce him to his very being soul. Try as he might he couldn't close his eyes from the burning light. Above the light came a voice, " Test Subject A seems to be highly resistant to solar flare type conditions and only showing slight discomfort. Proceeding with occular occular." Suranai didn't like where this was going or liked this talk about test subject which seemed to be him thought Suranai uneasily. Two large shadowy hands seem to descend from the lightand grasping both sides of head. Suranai struggled to break free from the monstrous hands, but to no avail. What was with people and wanting to make him suffer so? There was a flash light and blinding pain then darkness. Surnai felt a wet sticky liquid on his cheeks and he knew that he was bleeding and quite badly. The voice spoke again, " Removal was successful Test Subject A pain margin within expectable parameters. Beginning new occular transplantation. "Leave me alone for gods sake!!" screamed Suranai as he struggled to break free but was completely and utter helpless under the voice control. To his left he heard a voice faint at first but screamed in utter terror and fear, "Noooo what are you doing to my brother!!!" screamed a small girl's voice. Suddenly there was a slapping sound and a cry of pain and small thump. " Get back in line Test Subject B you are not allowed in here!!" snapped the voice again.angrily. Pure rage and anger filled Suranai as he screamed at the top of his lungs, " Leave her alone you have your test subject I don't care what you do to me just spare her from this madness." Breathing heavily from the extertion he lay back exhausted. "Very well Test Subject A I will spare your little sister from the experiments but don't forget that they will be painful and ardgouse so unless we finally unlock your unique genome you are mine forever."

Suranai suddenly snapped awake breathing heavily as sweat poured down hsi face as he slowed reach for his face touching his eyes gingerly. Another dream why did they plague him? Was he doomed to be forever tormented by this disturbing visions? A yawn came from the other side of the room and the lights kicked on. Blinking owlishly he saw Minazuki strech and stand. It had been two days since they little encounter in the Loum Providence with the mysterious Federation force that invaded the colony. Unfortunately the Federation got their hands on the recovered Project Victory. If Seig had just given him more time he could have mopped the floor with that horned mobile suit. Suranai was brought back from his musing from a quick crack on the head by Minazuki, "Some people actually like to sleep you know Big Brother" said Minazuki with a very dark look on her face. In Suranai's mind if he faced down the entire federation by himself he was more terrified of that expression on his sister's face. Boxing her brother's ears Minazuki couldn't help but wonderi why her brother was always plague by these nightmare night after night it seemed her brother was reliving some past event and whatever it was there was nothing she could do to comfort him. Minazuki gently hugged her brother and cried. Totally confused by his sister's crying gently held his sister rocked his siter to sleep like a mother would do to a child singing quietly to himself.

"Upon this great ocean dark and wide,
The maiden waits for the incoming tide,
For brother lost and wandering
As she stare off into emerald skies"

Seeing that his sister had fallen asleep he smiled and gently lifted taking her back to her part of their small cabin and laying back in her bed. Covering her gently with a blanket he ruffled her hair gently as he gazed out the window into the large blue sphere below them. Tomoorow they would be down there fighting for their country as the Snap Dragons would be the sharpened point of the lance in which Zeon would drive the Federatrion back.

[Dan Hibiki]

Write moar.

[Nagatsu]

@ Dan Hibiki: gonna post moar as ppls comment

Chapter 7: Down to Earth the Dragon Falls

The following morning after and a light breakfast both Suranai and Minazuki rushed to the mission debriefing room quickly follow by several other pilots of the Snap Dragon corps who were also rushing to attend the upcoming mission that would either make or break the this War. This would be the greatest day of the Snap Dragon Corps. illustrious career from it beginning several months earlier at the One Week Battle and later the Battle of Loum. Each timethe Snap Dragon corps had returned from every battle not losing a single pilot. If pilot who joined the Corps ever felt despair they would remember the were the elite of the elite, warriors without peer. However missions of late had been sub par and many members were second guessing their leadership which put a great deal of stress on Suranai. However he best at ease earlier when Minazuki had been hovering over him for the last several hours as he overlooked the final preperations of the pod that would be dropping Seig's, MInazuki's, and his own Mobile Suit to the Earth below. Minazuki had not left him alone the entire time as she hopped and skipped behind him. He could really blame her she had finally gotten a mobile suit of her own. It had shone brightly with it brand new emerald paint job as the proud newly inducted Zaku 2. "Look big brother look I finally got my own and new model no less!" Suranai reembered his sister giggling. After ruffling her hair he helped her with the supplies and weapons since on this mission there would be no returing to the Musai and no waves and waves of supplies at their disposal, They were going into enemy territory and there would be no time to prepare except now. He still could remember Minazuki insisting in loading fifty pounds of chocolate it warmed his heart she was taking this whole war so light hearted. He knew that once this war picked he might lose his darling little sister so every moment he would have he would make sure that it was as happy as he could possible make it for her even if it meant wasting precious cargo space for chocolate. He would just simply take his sister's share of supplies however it would mean their small living would just be a little more spacious and have less of their possessions from Side 6. "Come on big brother we are going to be late at this rate!!" said Minazuki yelled to her brother as they floated down the hall bringing Suranai back to the present. Grabbing a hallway rail they excelerated down the hall and entered the briefing room as Seig was about to start.

Seeing that everyone had arrived Seig mentioned for the lights to be dimmed, a large map appeared ona the briefing room monitor. "Alright boys and girls we are going to be deployed on the central front taking out a small force in the area in order to secure a drop point for our troops each group will consist of five members I will be taking Suranai, Pentecost, Maxwell, and Ballack and hiting this small base here" said Seig mentioning to the map to a large area labeled droping zone and then moving upwards on the map towards a map labeled 'Obective A' . " Cronus I am leaving you in charge of Minazuki, Mencia, and Ram you four will be taking support role on this mission and be attacking this target" said Seig now mentioning towards another area just little left of 'Objective A' labeled aptly 'Objective B'. "Keep in mind people we are hitting the ground running on this mission so I don't want to hear anyone complaining they can't keep up. This mission is vital to the invasion. We don't expect much resistance since those feddies don't have any mobile suits of their own." said Seig eying those who had been involved in the operation in Loum since the mission had been deemed classified. Suranai didn't like this idea of lying to the others and he felt a slight squeeze on his armored hand. He looked down to see the worried look of Minazuki looking back at him. Unlike the mnay people Suranai had met in his life he always felt that only Minazuki knew what he was thinking and he she. The look said to him that they should tell the others about what happened on the Loum colony. Suranai simply thought back that it wasn't their call and should still keep their guard. Minazuki seemed to understand what he was thinking and nodded back. Seig continued with his battle plan, " Those going with me will be taking out several known Federation Forces in order to secure the area for other drops. Cronus' team will begin taking out the enemy supply line to this area and seizing any supplies for the front lines.Afterwards we will be setting up base camp and prepare for the long haul and further orders. Alright people move out to your designated and I want to everyone of you alive when this mission is over Dismiss peopl!" Wow Seig seemed to have shaped up for the upcoming battle thought Suranai, it had seem whatever had been bothering the him was pushed to the back of his mind and was showing everyone why he had been promoted to commander of this Corps.

"Second Lieutenant Nagatsu may I have a word with you and your sister?" Walking over to their coammanding officer they faced Seig. "Now I understand that high command ordered that I should never seperate you too for long but but we don't have the luxury of large contigents on pilots to back us up and we are covering a for some new chapter inducted for this battle something by the name of the Desert Jack Rabbit or something and since Maxwell's poor performance in the last skirmish over Side 7 I want to keep an eye on him. Therefore Esign Minazuki I am ordering to help Captain Cronus with his operation since from what I read on his report you are quite an ace." Suranai looked at his sister questioningly. "Oh yeah I borrowed your Zaku on the last mission and kinda helped out." said MInazuki as she giggled to herself asn sticking out her tongue slightly. "Oh is that so Mina? Well I am proud you did so well" as Suranai gave his sister a gentle hug.Minazuki was highly shocked since her brother had never as far as she could remember had ever hugged usually she was the one huggin him and chering him up. " Thanks big brother that means a lot coming from you." smiled Minazuki. "Uhhhh......okay enough of the lovely dovey sibling routine its starting to make me re--" began Seig before being silence by a very dark look from Minazuki who pomptly sent him flying cross the room! "When you have a wonderful brother like mine of course I am going to show it and I don't want to hear that from you again you got thatt!!" Seig suddenly had a great deal of respect for this relationship and started to think may these two weren't so bad if it wasn't for the fact he just got his ass handed to him by a little girl. " I will remember that from now on" muttered Seig who then laughed. At least he is taking this sorta abuse lightly Suranai could remember Cronus first meeting Minzuki as he tried to court her and basically for lack of better word ended up face down in a gutter unconccious. "Since you two are with me we better get down to the hangar bay.

After an hour of preparations the entire corps was ready for deployment each pod was with their pilots inside their individual mobile suits wait for the drop into Tera Firma's atmosphere and the war that would ensue below..Eac pilot waited in the cool darkness of the mobile steeling themselves fro the upcoming battle while others prayed to whatever gods they believed i. Suranai on the other had to listen to his sister babble about all the different ways she liked eating chocolate which Minazuki tended to do when she was either excited or nervous. He didn't mind much since he knew his sister was more than capable of handling herself on such a simple mission. The pod lurch forward from the hangar bay dorr dropping into the recesses of space. Suranai was thrown back in his cockpit seat as the pod was caught in the earth gravity and yank violently to the earth's surface. He could hear his sister yelp in shock and start giggling. Smiling to himself his lightly touched the picture on the front control panel of his siter and himself and closed his eyes as the violent rocking from their descent rocked the pod. Just as quickly as the rocking began it ended suddenlyas the pod stuck the earth with a thunderous thud. They had arrived. "Alright people power up your mobile suits and move out!!" roared Seig over the comm as the pod hatch revealing a desert wasteland. This would be the battle in which the Federation would fall and he and the Snap Dragons would be at the head of their destruction.


Chapter 8: Dance with Death in the Desert

Quickly following Seig order the Snap Dragons moved out with fluid military precision. The Monoeye on on Seig's Command Zaku moved rapidly at the surrounding terrain. The desert sunlight shone brightly on white sand making the air ripple like water. "Alright Boys and Girls fan out Cronus take your squad and secure your objective. When I give the signal attack, got that Cronus?" remarked Seig as he quickly barked out orders to the others in the squadron. "I hear ya First Lieutanant I am moving out Beta Squad you are with me lets go!" replied Cronus tartly as he and those assigned to Beta Squad turned to follow him. "Be careful Mina, If you need help feel free to let your squadmates know you need assistance." said Suranai as he placed his Zaku's hand lightly on his sister's Mobile Suit's shoulder. " I'll be fine big brother you just worry about yourself. I will see tonight after the mission" replied Minazuki before quickly heading off to follow the other in Beta Squadron. "Cut the chatter people Alpha Squadron you are with me! Move it on out!!" Lurching forward Suranai and his other sqad mates followed Seig into the blazing desert.

Minazuki had thought she had been very brave in front of her brother but now that his Proto Zaku was out of view she became very uneasy. Steeling herself she remembered how good she did last time and it comfort her slightly. I have fought by myself without my brother so I can handle it thought Minazuki. Who was she kidding? She was just as uneasy as she was last time only this time her brother wasn't somewhere safe but in the same danger as herself. " Hey Mencia you picking anything up on your scanners"" asked Cronus quickly as he he grabbed for his machine gun. "Nothing yet you think the feddies are this far out? This desert heat is unbearable." muttered back Mencia who wasn't at all thrilled having been one of the many forcefully conscripted pilots in Zeon's employ. " Ram you picking up anything on your scans?" "Nothing right no--" began Ram before being knocked off his feet his Zaku 1's right arm blown clean off. " Awww crap alright guys change of plans I am picking up several T-61 Tanks

Chapter 9: A Demon awakes in the maiden's brother

This is not good, not good at all thought Minazuki as she quickly fired another round from her bazooka blasting another tank that hand wandered too close into her firing range. Already on her scanners she could pick up a large formation of enemy tanks and copters heading their way. A pang of fear gripped her heart; this so called easy mission had gone terribly wrong. Here they were pinned down by a bunch of tanks. This shouldn't be happening thought Minazuki as she heard Cronus swearing into the comm. system as he unleashed another barrage of machine gun fire fraggin several more tanks. Three shots left thought Minazuki as she steeled herself for another attack. Suddenly other the comm. came a comforting voice, "This is Second Lieutenant Suranai Seig has sent me to back you up! Sorry if I am late!" Not far from her position she could she her brother's Zaku as he unleash a round of bazooka blasting a tank that had Minazuki in its sight. "You idiot what too you so long big brother." pouted Minazuki as her brother fired another round from his bazooka blasting another tank in shrapnel. “Sorry about that Mina next time I will be sure to be back when you want Me." laughed Suranai as he fired another round from his bazooka. Smiling to herself Minazuki unleashed another round blowing apart another tank. "What the hell Nagatsu you have a mission we don't need your help!!" swore Cronus as he threw his now empty machine and reached for his Sturm Faust. "Geez Cronus what a warm welcome. Mina takes this it’s a Sturm Faust I borrowed from Ballack." Smiling Minazuki wordlessly grabbed the Sturm Faust as her brother grabbed his Shotgun and started pumping rounds at the tanks that seem to now get the picture they couldn't win. "Take this you stupid feddies!!" yelled Mina as she fired the final two rounds in her bazooka taking out two more tanks.

Mencia joined the onslaught with a torrent of machine gun fire yelling, "Whoo hoo these feddies are easy to take out!!" “Don’t get so cocky Mencia or you will get fragged!!" snapped Ram as he fired a blast from his Machine Gun blasting yet another hapless tank. These bozos are getting to cocky mark my words one is going to die if they don't wise up though Minazuki as she fired the final round of his bazooka at another tank. A rain of tank shells rained from the sky causing Minazuki to quickly duck behind her sand dune a little earlier than she was comfortable. “Calm down Mina focus, don't let those morons get to you." said Suranai as he tried to calm her down as if he knew what she was thinking. How did her brother always know what was on her mind it was uncanny that he seem to read her very thoughts. Pushing the thought to the back of her mind grabs the newly acquired Sturm Faust he brother had brought her and primed the weapon for use. “I cover you Mina!!" yelled Suranai into the comm. as he fired another few rounds blasting another tank. “They just keep on comin!!" swore Mencia as he fired his machine until it went dead it his Zaku's grasp. "Keep fighting you morons we have to hold this position so that the next drop is successful!!" barked Cronus as he fired another round from his Sturm Faust blasting a tank which flipped into the air and crushed one of it fellows destroying it as well. “Easier said than done Cronus!!" snapped Ram as he fired his final rounds fro his machine gun. A large explosive blew up next to Ram sending his Zaku rocketing into the air the left arm of his Zaku was blown completely off. "Ram!!" screamed Mencia who quickly ran to his comrade's side but he too was hit by another AP shell which too out his Zaku's two legs. “This is bull crap!!" roared Suranai who was livid with rage. Disregarding his own safety Suranai drew out and energized his Heat Hawk. “Nooooo get back here big brother!!" screamed Minazuki in complete distress. Her scream of despair was replaced with one f awe as she watched the very color of her brother's Zaku change from its normal faded olive green to obsidian black. Even though they were broadcasting on a private comm. the federation tank crew could be heard screaming. Minazuki threw off her headset the screams were horrible and it penetrated her to the core. What came next haunted Minazuki in her nightmares her brother’s maniacal laughter as he slaughtered the hapless federation forces that were frozen in place by the black terror that charged at them like something from their darkest nightmares. Minazuki and the rest of he Snap Dragons could only watch in horror as the watched one tank crew member leap out of his cockpit only to be crushed into nothingness by Suranai's Heat Hawk. Minazuki felt deathly sick as she could only watch in horror at her brother's actions as he continued to slaughter the federation forces even as they tried to retreat. This wasn't even war anymore this was just a massacre. Tears streamed down Minazuki the will to fight were drained from her. As if he knew that Minazuki was crying her brother stopped and the dark aura left his Zaku. The enemy was long gone and Suranai had been hacking at the corpses of the remaining tanks. Moving quickly forward to her now silent brother she watched as the cockpit open and her brother falling like a rag doll to the ground. Catching him the nick of time Minazuki quickly opened the hatch and running along the Zaku's arm reached her brother. Cradling his head she read him murmur, " No must protect Mina...must protect her from the past...” her brother trailed off as he went unconscious. Holding her brother tight a single tear fell from her eye and landed on the Snap Dragon insignia on her brother's armor. Looking down through blurry eyes it seemed to her that the every creature their corps was named after was weeping with her and it gave her some comfort. As the sun set in the desert sand the other members around them joined her as the made the trek back to base camp. They had won the beachhead for the invasion but at the cost of her brother. What dark past had he been hiding from her and why did she need protecting. These thoughts now plagued her mind as she cradled her brother as both their Zaku moved on auto pilot back the base camp.

[Dan Hibiki]

o.o Green to Black? Thats one hell of an aura.

[Nagatsu]

@ Dan Hibiki: Think Demonic Aura

Chapter 10: Unsettling Vision

Suranai awoke to find himself in a large domed shaped room. The brighht metallic walls felt strangely familiar but also in the back of this mind a voice screamed that this was not a place he wanted to be. Looking around as if listening to that voice he searched frantically for the exit of the room but he search was in vain. A booming voice resonated the room and made Suranai's vibrate from it, "Intiating artifical gravityt increase to 1 G. I don't like where this is going thought Suranai and he swore to himself that he couldn't leave. "Increasing artifical gravity to 2 Gs. As soon as the grating voice finished saying this words his body suddenly felt very heavy and verty uncomfortable. What the hell just happened though Suranai to himself as he struggled to move forward but with great difficulty. "Increase artficial gravity to 3 Gs." announced to booming voice in the room. Suranai felt like a hand has his lungs and was squeezing them. By the Gods this is painful screamed Suranai in his mind. " Increasing artficial gravity to 4 Gs." boomed the voice. As soon as those words left the unknown tormentors mouth Suranai was instantly knocked to the floor his entire felt like it was made of lead. Struggling to get back up Suranai was successful his entire body was covered in sweat from the effort. " Increasing the artficial gravity to 5 Gs." boomed the voice again as if chiming on the hour like some demented cookoo clock. The pressure around his body was pushing his with even greater force the painful from this newest annoucement caused stars to float in front of his eyes. "Increasing artficial gravity to 6 Gs!!" boomed the voice again only this time it had a tinge of excitement to it. Screaming now Suranai fell to one knee he knew he couldn't take much more of this the muscles in his body seemed as they were about to explode from the strain of even existing. "increasing Gravity to 7 Gs!!" Suranai was in utter hell the pain was burning its way into his brain nearly driving his mad from the pain. Suddenly one of his legs buckled from underneath him and a loud snapping noise could be heard followed by more blinding pain. Look down dumbly Suranai could see the sickly white color of his right femur poking out of the side of his leg like a gruesome spear. "Increasing artficial gravity to 10 Gs!" Roaring in utter pain and then dying to a whimper Suranai fell over as his body erupted with new pain as he heard what sounded like a new year's eve festival was going on his the room. He was going to die he just knew it. " Increasing artifcial grav..." the booming seemed to trail off as Suranai blacked out.

Surnai awoke to a wet sensation on his face as he bolted from his cot with a very surprised Pentecost standing over him. wiping whatever foul liquid was on his face the air seemed to smell of the sickening smell of wood polish. Looking at Pentecost he looked in utter disgust as the same liquid stain the fat man's face and shirt. What the hell this guy is drinking wood polish fumed Suranai he was stilled little bit aggrivated from the nightmare he woke from. In a slurred voice Pentecost spoke, " Hurrr durrr Suinurii whatcha dreamin aboish eh? Sum nicked chip ur shusomthing?" as he took another swig from a container of wood polish. "I have no clue what you just said Pentecost but what the krokt are you doing in our tent get the frell out!" as a rather pissed Minazuki suddenly came into view uppercuting the man squarely in the jaw before booting him out of the tent door with a frecious side kick. Turning to face her brother the anger left her face as she broke into tears. Without a word she hugged her brother and nearly squeezed the air from Suranai's lungs. "I was really worried about you. You have been out for the past two days and nothing we did woke you up. Even Sieg was getting worried. You kept screaming in your sleep you almost attracted the enemy to our location." pout Minazuki as she wiped the tears from her face as she tried to put a stern look on her face. " Don't worry so much Mina I am fine." smiled Suranai weakly as he ruffled his sister brown hair. Though not throughly convinced he was okay Minazuki went back to her side of the tent and went back to sleep her light snoring could be heard from his side of the tent. Suranai stayed awake the rest of the night comtemplating to himself why did he have these horrible nightmares could they have some hidden meaning. Perhaps they were the clue Minazuki and himself had been looking for all these years about their past that they seemed to have very little memory of.

Chapter 11: Shooting Pidgeons

Unable to sleep Suranai got up from his bunk and pulled the Tent flap to one side as he stepped out into the camp. The ground was well packed down but under Suranai's armored feet crumbled leaving footprints as he walked. The cool night air was quite refreshing and was enought to clear his mind from the terrors that still clawed at his mind from his dreams. Shaking his head his fastened the cool death mask over his face. He never knew why he wore except that only that his sister and those we deeply trust should ever graze upon his face. Looking forward through the mask's opaque slits he could see the glow of what looked like a camp fire, the sound of laughter and merry making could be heard. Smiling to himself Suranai turned to look over his shoulder glancing back at his tent. Mina would be rahter angry with me that I didn't tell they are having a party thought Suranai. Then he remember that his little sister saying something aboutd him being out cold for several days. Knowing Mina she probably stayed the entire time watching over him. Smiling to himself he walked toward the campfire. The sound of laughter could be very clearly now and he could make out several of his squadmates partying it up. Apparently they were having some kind of drinking contest. "Come on Pen Pen chug chug chug chug chug chug!!" shouted several members of the coprs. As soon as Suranai entered within the campfire's glow the merrymaking aburtly with all eyes turning towards Suranai. He could tell that his prescence put everyone on edge. Who could blame from what Minazuki told him he had been screaming for days and probably causing a great deal of trouble. In union and much to his surprise every one of the merrymakers snapped to attention and saluted. Each one the men present a look of utter respect and reverence that put Suranai on edge. "Second Lieutenant Suranai sorry for disturbing your rest sir!" barked a rather serious Ballack. "At ease everyone." replied Suranai coldly which seem to make everyone very uncomfortable. "Second Lieutenant! it seems that you are finally awake. I would have woken you up sooner but that sister of yours wouldn't even let the med team in the tent!" came the voice of Seig from deep in the crowd of men and women. Slapping Suranai on the back Seig chuckled, " Don't sweat it so much chrome dom...." before yelpin in pain. Seig looked at Suranai who now held his arm at the wrist with crushing force. Looking into the pale death mask the reflected in the campfire light danced off he could tell something in the last battle awakened something in his second command. Something dark and sinister that seemed to tear at Sieg insides. Wrenching his hand away Seig rubbed his wrist, " Second Lieutenant I suggest you and take the Ballack to the Mobile Suit hangar. With a low growl Suranai replied, " If you say so Commander. Come along Esign." waved to the almost shocked Ballack. Turning on a sharp heels Suranai turned and walked toward the hangar with Sesrenes in tow. " So Second Lieutenant where in the colonies are you from?" asked Ballack obviously trying to lighten the tension from earlier."I actually don't know Esign if thats hard to believe nor do I care as long as my sister is there its home." replied Suranai. "Wow thats a very odd response I would have thought someone of your rank would be from Side 3 at least." Chuckling to himself Suanai answereed, " Actually I came out of the academy with this position." " You are kidding right?". Suranai was getting very annoyed with this line of questioning and decided to ignored him as the entered brightly lit Hangar bay.. "I was talking to you spacenoid!!" snapped Ballack who obvious was little pissed about Suranai not answering him. "Careful what you are saying Esign you are speaking to a superior officer." came the cheerful voice of Mencia. The short man walked up to them holding a wrench and covered in motor oil. He must be workin on his Mobile Suit thought Suranai. Unlike the main forces of the Principalty of Zeon the Snap Dragons Corps. took care of maintenance of their own Mobile suits. " Espeicially when you conisder that the Second Lieutenant here has a short fuse." laughed Mencia. "Now why would you say that?" inquired Ballack obvious having forgottten the one in question was still standing there. "Well the Second Lieutenant took out a battalion of tanks by himself he did. Course he passed out right afterwards." clucked back Mencia obviously wanting to gossip. Sighing Suranai ignored the two of them and walked over to his Mobile Suit. A tech obviously seeing Suranai lowered his lift so he could speak with him. "Ah Second Lieutenant you are awake I am happy to let you know your Zaku is in operational order the ammunition is ready and loaded. I will have to say this be careful with the movement, the last time you piloted it you blew out several sevros in the the limbs I am surprsed we got it working again." "As long as it moves and tear into the Feddies I am all set." replied Surnai. The rest of the converstion was a blur to Suranai as he slowly walked up the Pale Olive Controus of his Mobile. Apparently they had finally decided to repaint the old suit with a fresh coat of paint as most of the Mobile Suit had taken on the Corps. signature Emerald Colors. Glacing out the window Suranai caught some movement out of the corner of his eye. "Mencia get back to the others get me a squad six ready and on the double!!" shouted Surnai to Mencia who obviously jumped. "What for Second Lieutenant.?" asked back Mencia. " Stop asking questions and do it we are going to get attacked in a few minutes and I don't want to be caught with our pants down. Hey Tech get six Mobile Suits ready for combat!" " But we haven't loading the ammo for your mobile suit we are still restocking the shotgun." nervously called back the tech. "I will do out without it then!!" Dashing to his Mobile Suit's lift Suranai pounded on the control panel near breaking causing the the lift to lurch upwards aburtly nearly knockin him off. With little hesistation he quickly opened the Cockpit hatch and leapt in. Closing the hatch and booting up the systems online he quickly been manuevering his suit toward the disturbance that caught his eye. Activating the magnification on the monoeye he and switch to night vision he picked out the steady approach of Apache helicopters. To his right he heard a a loud bang and saw the lead copter in the formation explode. "I thought I would back you up on this one Spacenoid!" came the voice of Ballackas Suranai looked ata Zaku 2 holding a Bazooka smoking from a well placed shot. "Lets just hope the others get to their mobile suits before they get here!" said Suranai as he turned on the targeting systems of his own mobile suit. looking throught the stight he could faintly make out the form of a copter and quickly pressed the firing stud on his right flight stick the sound of the round leaving the barrel of the bazooka shook the entire Mobile Suit. It would seem his Zaku wasn't completely repaired from the last battle but thankfully his shot rang true as the round burrowed its way into the target copter killing the pilot onboard instantly as it careened out of control and exploded. " Nice shot there Spacenoid but let me show you how we do it one Earth." challenged Ballack as the man fired another shot. Somehow the shot was able to kill two Copters. " Nicely done Ballack you acutally earned your grades in the academy." "Blah this is child's play its like shooting clay pidgeons." Takiing careful aim again Suranai pressed the firing stud unleash another blast that blew another copter out of the sky exploding in a burst of green light on the Night vision. Tonight was going to be a long night.

Chapter 12: In the Dawn of Victory Death Stalks

Over the comm. the urgent voice of Seig could be heard, " Alright you dogs move out and set up a defensive parameter around the hangar bays!" Ignoring the others order from this point Suranai returned to his deadly game of blast the pidgeon or copter in this case. Thankfully the copters were not able to fire their weapons and cause any serious damage and were easy pickings fot Ballacks and his own combined bazooka barrage as the final blasts of bazooka rounds tore through several more coptors who were unable to retaliate on their tormentors. Suddenly Suranai snapped back to reality as Seig new orders echoed inside the hard casing of his Mobile, "Second Lieutenant Suranai and Esign Ballack pull back restock on ammunition and let Maxwell and Cronus take up your positions will you can restock!!" To the right Suranai could make out the forms of two Zaku 2s who glowed eeriy in the night vision. With a low growl in the back of his throat Suranai whipped his Zaku around and fired the booster on the Mobile Suit lauching it into the air like a rocket as he blasted upwards landing next to the hangar bay with Ballack not that far behind him. As he landed the ground his Zaku cumbled slighted under the sudden impact and weight of his prescence already he could see a large munitions hovertruck parked outside the hangar left by the tech teams inside. Reach down with his Zaku's left arm he grabbed one bazooka clip and quickly snapped a new magazine into place while reracking his bazooka. Several explosions from behind Suranai and the frantic orders of Seig to the other squad members as the struggled to hold the line. Turning slightly he quickly and instictively grabbed his bazooka and quickly pressed the firing stud and blew apart a copter that suddenly appeared behind him. Cursing to himself he heard the distinctive scream of Ram over the comm. A large plume of green white light filled the optical sensors of the monoeye nearly blinding as one of the Zaku 1s at the head of the Snap Dragon formation took a horrendous direct hit the cockpit from a missile round from an apache helipcoptor bursting out the back on the Zaku's back and exploded in several micro explosiions rippled throughout its entire frame. "RAM!!!!!" screamed the voice of Minazuki in obvious terror and sadness. "Son of a....Snap Dragons!! Fall back to the hangars Cronus give us some covering fire!!" shouted Seig in an obvious attempt to regroup his soldiers. The sounds of railgun fire drummed relentlessly from the copters as the entire squadron pulled back. Damn those feddie scum how dare they make his sister cry fumed Suranai as he finished resupplying his Mobile Suit. "Commander I am going back out with Ballack to give everyone else time to regroup!" replied Suranai in response to the command. " Request denied Second Lieutenant!!" snapped back Seig. "Sorry commander but I don't like the idea of us running with our tail between our legs!!" "I hear that Nagatsu. Commander Minamoto would nev..." began Pentecost only to be cut off by Seig. "Don't you ever mention that traitor's name again Pen Pen!! I am your superior officer and what I say goes got that!?" retorted Seig. "Wait what name do you say!!!" shouted Suranai over the comm. which obviously startled the two men. "What Commander Sato Minamoto? He was our previous commander before Seig. Man did he know his stuff till he went traitor after the Battle of Loum and joined the Federation." Sato Minamoto the mere mention of that name caused Surnai's blood to boil and bubble hatred. He had no clue why that name upset him so much but Suranai had the feeling that this Sato Minamoto was someone he needed to kill for some reason. Suranai's eyes began to cloud over and with a roar his Zaku exploded forwar leaping over Seig's Command Zaku. " That arrogant son of a....damn Maxwell!!! Pentecost come with me we are backing up the Second Lieutenant!" cused Seig as he booster dashed after his disobient and obviously out of control right hand man." I will kill them all I will kill this Sato Minamoto with my bare hands if I have to!! This two thoughts raced through Suranai's mind as he fired the entire bazooka at a tight cluster of coptors blowing them up. Maxwell seeing that the federation were a bit taken back this sudden aggression after a retreat tossed a cluster of cracker grenades destroying several of the copters as Pentecost followed up with a short burst of machine gun fire shreding another copter. "Good work you two!! Suranai snapped out of it!!" complemented Seig as he tried in vain to Suranai to calm down. " I will kill everyone who make Mina cr..." screamed Suranai but was cut off as Seig tackled his Mobile Suit to the ground. The shock of the mobile suit hitting the ground slammed Suranai's head on the console in front of his cockpit seat knocking him out cold. In the moments before he lost all conscienance he heard Seig say, " Sorry buddy but I can't have you be so uncontrolled Esign Minazuki take your brother to the brig for punishment!!"

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With this post this fic is finally up to date I will post the next chapter once I get a few comments and I finish it [/glow] ;D

[Dan Hibiki]

Note to self: Never under any reason give naga mobile suit. No matter what.