As the girls are closing closer and closer to the planet. Mikki and her little crew make sure that all preparations, failsafes and even plans with backup plans are set in motion. Pega sits next to the green haired captain and goes over how Luna herself will be extracted safely from Fafir's clutches once and for all. Her face contorts into a grim expression as she thinks about the possibility of being unable to help them. "You're going to be okay," Pega says reassuringly, not wanting to leave the small green haired girl feeling bad. "We'll get her back home safe." She reaches out for the others to repel any sort of doubt.
"Trust me girls,my little sister Luna has and will always be brave,powerful,goofy,funny and overall a darn good individual who taught us kindness, love,joy and to keep a positive mindset. We're so close now,we can't avoid negatives, true,but we can't let that stop us. After all we are the Luna Rescue Sqaud am I right?" Azou said trying to rally her friends and raise their spirits.
Mikki shakes her head and smiles. Corotani hugs her head from behind and the other girls giggle and laugh at the blue skinned girl who has a similar enthusiasm akin to her mother Skyra. "If it means anything,I believe in you Mikki."Azou said smiling brightly despite how unsure she felt.
Mikki respectfully nods. "Yes we all have faith in Luna,we just need to trust her more. This time there's no backing down, no regrets. We're here for this mission!" She gives a determined nod and clenches her gloved hand. The other girls cheer and sing Neotic themed songs and gently travel in the void of space to their egg-shaped world that they all call home.
"We've got an bit less then an hour till we reach the planet. Make sure the ship stays together everyone. Keep your eyes open for any sign of trouble and stay focused, we have no idea what Fafir has done to Neo since we all have been gone." Corotani states. Gala,Paga,Ivanka and Azou all are assigned to patrol duty. Mikki captains the ship and pilots it due to having the most experience. Corotani reads the status report and coordinates, she also is the lookout.
"Ooooh Auntie Azou. Gala likes space it's so pretty. When we get to Neo can Gala beat up the bad guys?" She asks cutely.
Corotani smiles. "It's sweet when her niece acts so innocent but she knows better than anyone the dangers of space." Corotani said. "Well sweetheart,when we get to Neo we may have to do some things like rescuing people or helping others to escape. It could be really dangerous if someone tries attacking the ship while we' re planetside."Mikki informs Gala.
"Ohhhh kay," she said disappointedly and pouts a bit. "It was kind of fun beating up the bad guys though." Says Gala. Azou looks over at an sleeping Gala. She's surprised she even fell asleep so fast. She doesn't want to wake the girl up. She pats the short grey skinned girl on her head and kisses her there.
Gala hugs her aunt and wakes up from a short nap, she looks out the window,suddenly a small change in weight occurs,could it be turbulence from the space ship entering Neo's atmosphere? Or is it something else?
"Hmm seems like we may be getting to Neo a bit earlier than expected,we just entered Ozone One,it'll be ten minutes before we actually clear the clouds. Everyone gear up and remember we need to RESCUE Luna,not start a war." Mikki commands her friends.
They ignore her command,minus the weapon gathering and preemptive planning what would happen next,would be a mystery. They all grab weapons,ready to go fight whatever might be around. As they prepare,they don't notice an orange glow coming through the clouds. Turns out it's the sunset gleaming through the windows.
Azou is ready to lead the way. A few seconds after entering Ozone One,the ship suddenly begins losing altitude and they hear several loud bangs,noises of screaming. Could that be the prisoners of Fafir or something more dire? Then a transmission starts on the spaceship alerting the girls.
"Hmm? Who in the name of Nea are you!! Rainbow-haired girl?" Pega asked. The rainbow-haired girl was none other than Runi who manage to get in contact with Luna telepathically. She warned Runi of the security at the Red Palace and the increase of warriors just waiting to attack. "Be careful and might I suggest you wait for the Brigands of Dalidstad to join you in your effort saving our girl." Runi said.
"Well when do you even think your Brigands will be ready to cause a affront to Fafir huh?!" Mikki asked. She motioned for the other girls to ready themselves as the time for battle was drawing nearer.
"Maybe in a couple of days maybe a month depending on what happens. Really, the Second in Command was saying that we'd attack tomorrow or after five days has pass and it's the forth now soooooo,yeah..um sorry if this is late notice. Luna JUST let me know the deets at midnight. Blame her." Runi nervously said.
Azou face palmed and snickered at her little sister's poor planning skills. Gala cheered and the other girls were ready for anything. Mikki signed off after receiving all the info she could gather. Now they left Ozone One and passed the clouds. Mikki thought hopefully the cloaking device would work. Otherwise Fafir himself would destroy the ship with a mere glance.
The ship came upon the familiar orange clouds and began heading into the atmosphere where they would land quickly. Azou turned on the scanner to check what exactly the scanners were picking up.
"We're approaching untouched ground far enough from Fafir's Palace." Azou said. "Good we just need to land quietly and be patient, won't be long before someone will try and stop us from achieving our goal. For now girls we need to get some rest, it's already nightfall and I'm anxious. Fafir's Palace is literally less than three hundred yards away. We CAN'T mess this up." Mikki urged with the utmost seriousness.
The other girls went to bed as well and could only hope and pray Luna was fairing well.
Meanwhile, Runi and Minikio along with the other Brigands were all rallied up and ready to travel to the space ship. She told Clandestine everything that was needed to be told, with no further delay every warrior, troop and Brigand brave enough to hold a gun or sword were outside traveling in the darkness of night.
Minikio grabbed Runi and flew to the spaceship, thankfully it wasn't as far as she originally thought. A rather odd and suspicious looking mountain was the cover up for the spaceship. The pair were the first while the other Brigands slowly followed behind.
The moon shone brightly, the stars shined bright and it was cold but not unbearable. The night sky was blue in the unnamed land. This night felt different.
Minikio landed near the edge of the mountain top as close as possible from the outside of the structure. They didn't wanna disturb anyone so the two laid outside and decided to sleep under the stars.
"Runi..I'm scared to be honest. I ain't sure why Fafir is doing all this horrible stuff,but do ya think we can really break your buddy free?" Minikio asked. Runi signed and laid on her kobold friends soft legs. "I haven't known Luna for long,but if the stories are true, then we have nothing to fear. Besides we have the Brigands this'll be the thing we all will probably tell our kids one day hehe." The rainbow-haired girl smiled.
Minikio laughed in agreement as she watched the twinkling light of the moons shine down.
"Thanks Runi,you're the best and I love you so much." Minikio whispered happily. Runi chuckled warmly and blushed. She sat up from her sleeping bag. "D..did you say..that..you love me?" Runi blushed more. Minikio pretended to be asleep. Runi laid back down and secretly wanted to tell her how she actually felt, but now wasn't the right time.
3 am and the large group of numerous Brigands,troops and soliders finally made their way to the campsite. They made loud noises and the such, it quickly dissipated when Clandestine commanded them to be silent. The crimson-haired woman took out some binoculars and watched as Fafir's Palace stood silent and yet so deadly.
"He must have a base here somewhere." Clandestine muttered with a deep voice. Her voice was laced with worry but mostly anger. She hates that Fafir is using Luna like this. How dare he hurt one of her friends?! Clandestine's hatred for Fafir grew stronger by each second. The crimson-haired woman noticed the lights of a campfire illuminating the mountainside, the glow was faint and the flickering shadow appeared to move on it's own accord.
Clandestine quickly ordered the soldiers around to make way. "More of our men our coming. Let's not cause too much attention for tomorrow morning we attack at dawn. Everyone rest." She commanded. For the Brigands that followed her they rested with their guns,swords and blades. As for stragglers they had till dawn.
Suddenly Ember of all people managed to call Clandestine and check up on her second-in-command. The woman answered in a panic. "Why on Neo aren't you even here? Oh great leader? Fafir got you scared? Clandestine mocked. Ember snapped back her own insults.
"Hahahaha very funny Clandestine! Well I'll see you soon and hopefully I'll beat that stupid head of yours! Have fun killing the enemy and the weak!" Ember mocked. Clandestine growled in frustration and slammed the phone against her sleeping bag. Her phone began to ring again.
She glared at her phone before picking it up again. "Hello?"
"Clandestine,are you alright? You sound angry." Ember asked worried yet also teasing her.
"I'm fine Ember,just a little frustrated. I'm going to kick his butt tomorrow not just for me or Luna. But admittedly for a little perverted gremlin like you too." Clandestine said.
"You mean Fafir?" Ember asked.
"Yes,Fafir. He's been hurting innocent people and possibly sexual assaulting multiple females as we speak. He must be stopped. " The woman angrily said.
"So does that mean you want me to help out? Because last I recall I wasn't the person you enjoyed answering too. In fact we got into several arguments before I left with Luna to the Hidden Realm." Ember said sadly. Clandestine signed and said something she normally wouldn't say. "Look you little...you little..grr." She struggled. Ember listened carefully.
"I'm doing this for the Brigands and you okay!! I..I..Love you Ember..if anyone can't have you I will. Gotta go bye. My..sexy little green gremlin." Clandestine said quickly hanging up. She hid her head under her pillow and screamed. Thankfully all was quiet and everyone slept peacefully what was on Ember's mind was two things. One, Luna's safe return and two. She. couldn't wait to smooch the cute,tall,crimson-haired,tsundere vixen of hers.
"She digs me. Pfft. Better buy some lingerie then heheh. Sign..good luck Clest. I know you all can do it." Ember said.
Now. Morning slowly began to rise and the Lord of Beasts Fafir awoken from his slumber to meditate and prepare his own little plan.
"I can feel their presences..they're getting closer. Soon it won't be long until they arrive here." Fafir said as he stretched his body in preparation to begin. He knew there was still more to come. But as for Luna and Saruna. He figure if the propechy created by Nea had any say now would be the best to enact on it. He gets dressed and sits on his makeshift throne. "Soon..Soon. They will come and you Quronessa will have one FINAL chance to prove your loyalty to me. If not I offer your life in exchange for my dearly departed daughter's. DON'T DISAPPOINT ME." The deity demanded.
"Yes my liege. Right away." Quronessa said. She walked from the throne room and badmouthed him behind his back. Now she could care less what happens to her. All she wanted was revenge. But for whom is the question.