----Chapter 09----
Written By
David Kenneth Lacey
With the rain outside continuing to pour down, Bijou, Andy, Bell and Lucy all hop on over to the Blockade right next to the Liberty ErotiCake. Once there, they arrive under a hood along the upper-part of the Blockade's cockpit, which protects them from getting anymore wet from the falling rain. The cockpit is still open, to which as the four peer inside, Bell speaks up-
Bell Noa
...Hey?! Is anyone in there?!
???
...
Bijou Luisant
...
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...
Bell Noa
...
Lucy Autumn
...
Everyone waits for a few seconds, but when there is no reply, Bell speaks again-
Bell Noa
We've come over because we wanted to see how the pilots are doing! One of us here, Bijou Luisant, piloted the Liberty ErotiCake earlier today and wanted to meet you...
Bijou Luisant
...
???
!
Suddenly, a sound can be heard from within the Blockade. As Bijou, Andy, Bell and Lucy wait, they can then hear footsteps coming towards them-
"...Tap..Tap..Tap Tap"
Everyone
...!
Soon enough, two girls emerge from the darkness inside of the Blockade. They both hold each other's hands, and then as they approach, an older sister is reveled to be holding a younger sister behind her. She speaks-
???
...Is she really here? I heard from my little sister here that she met her earlier today.
This woman says, as Bijou then steps forward and explains herself-
Bijou Luisant
That's right. while we were fighting earlier, I did meet a young girl who used a kinetic blaster...was that...you there?
Bijou asks, as the younger sister now steps forward from behind her older sister's back, and speaks to her. She's very timid and doesn't look up at Bijou's face, as she blushes heavily as she speaks-
??? (Chole Madison)
...I...I am so sorry about what happened earlier, Ms. Luisant. I was just so scared of what was happening today that I...and everyone with me back then...we just were so scared of what was happening...
The young girl says this while stuttering and looking away from Bijou a lot, to which Bijou replies to her-
Bijou Luisant
...I know...and I understand. I can tell that a lot of people out here would've reacted the same way that you did, so...I can't blame any of you for what happened back then...
??? (Chole Madison)
But...I wish I could've still done more...
While Bijou is still saddened by what happened, the young girl will try to continue wishing that things could've been different. Bijou then says this, finishing up the conversation by replying in a more serious tone-
Bijou Luisant
...Me too. I wish that I had the experience back then to save everyone with the Liberty ErotiCakes' power, just so these terrible feelings in my head would finally go away. But, we can't wallow in despair forever, as right now-instead of thinking about what we could or could've done, we need to focus and prepare for another battle with them...
???
Ngh...
The young girl braces herself as Bijou says this to her, as she clings to her older sister's arm. The older sister now speaks-
???
!...So, Fleet Captain Andrea expects us to go back out there and fight...?
Bijou replies, slowly-
Bijou Luisant
...Yeah. We'll be doing that soon enough, so...prepare for that...
???
...
??? (Chole Madison)
...
As Bijou says this reluctantly, Bell then speaks-changing the subject to discuss-
Bell Noa
...I'm sorry for butting in, but could we ask what your names are, please?
Upon realizing that neither of the two has introduced themselves yet, the older sister introduces herself first now-
Sophie Madison
Oh-I'm sorry for not introducing myself sooner-especially to you, Ms. Luisant. My name is Sophie Madison, and this is my younger sister, Chole.
Chole Madison
...Hello...
Chole is seen to be very shy, as she cuddles against the arm of her big sister. Sophie then speaks for her-
Sophie Madison
My little sister is very shy when meeting new people, so don't mind her too much, please...
Sophie says, trying to make light of the situation. Bijou then replies-
Bijou Luisant
It's ok, Sophie...
Bijou says, as she then extends her hand out to Chole, who is still shyly holding onto her sisters' right arm. Just as Bijou touches her face, Chole flinches slightly, but then looks at Bijou in her eyes-
Chole Madison
...!
Then, Bijou says-
Bijou Luisant
...It's going to be ok, Chole. When we go back out there to fight, you and your sister can be with me and the rest of us here. It will be hard, but together, we'll make sure no one else has to get hurt out here today...so please...try not to be so afraid around us...
Chole Madison
!
As Chole looks at Bijou in her eyes, her eyes will subtly fall down to Bijou's chest, which are just as big as her older sisters'. Chole then looks up back at Bijou in her eyes and nods at Bijou, as Chole then says-
Chole Madison
...Ok.
Bijou Luisant
*Smiles*
Bijou doesn't notice how Chole was looking at her chest just now, as she just smiles kindly and then takes a step back. After doing this, Bijou sees that there are two bags sitting in one of the seats next to where they are all standing. Bijou then speaks-
Bijou Luisant
...! Are those the packages of food that Ayden and Brandon came by earlier to drop off?
Bijou asks, to which Sophie replies-
Sophie Madison
Oh...yeah. I forgot all about eating them, as I was too busy downstairs with Chole...
Bijou then speaks up-
Bijou Luisant
Since are going to be moving out soon, so you two should eat before we get going. You'll need the energy.
While Bijou will say this, Sophie will fail to see the point of eating, as she then asks-
Sophie Madison
But...honestly, what is the point of eating in this kind of situation? Everyone here is so inexperienced and divided that it's just likely we are all just rushing off to our deaths...so...why even eat at all?
Chole Madison
...
Sophie asks, as her sister remains silent. Andy then speaks up, saying-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
You are right about most of us being inexperienced, but wrong about the division part-as that is simply not true anymore.
Sophie Madison
What?!
Chole Madison
...
As Andy says these words, she will look confused. Bell then speaks up-
Bell Noa
We noticed it when we were about to hop over to this Blockade, as people outside are not as "divided" as you claim. How about you two take a look for yourselves...?
Bell says, as she makes way for both Sophie and Chole to look outside the Blockade's cockpit. With her and Lucy stepping aside, both Sophie and Chole will then approach the cockpit and then see outside-
Sophie Madison
!
Chole Madison
!
On the ground outside, the rain from before has stopped, to which many people are now seen to be eating the food that is being given out by many chefs around them below. Ayden and Brandon are also seen briefly, handing out more food to these people, and as their expressions are shown to each other, they are seen to be talking to each other; developing a relationship with one another that brings them closer to each other-as they are all united under one common goal: to survive. Bijou looks back at this scene and smiles, as her own views are being shifted ever so slightly, as she then speaks-
Bijou Luisant
I was surprised when I saw it too, but after taking another look at all of these people below talking to each, I now realize just how much stronger we can become when working together as a whole. After eating some good food, people have the energy to talk to the people around them, which will help them foster something important before we go out to battle the AA again.
Sophie Madison
...
Chole Madison
...
Now, Lucy speaks up-
Lucy Autumn
That important thing is teamwork, as our individual strength isn't the answer to winning this coming battle-or even this war for that matter. What will decide whether or not we win or lose is our ability to make as many bonds as we can, right here and right now.
Sophie Madison
!
Chole Madison
!
Both girls are surprised to hear this, as Andy then speaks-as he holds out his hands to both girls-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Now, how about we forge a bond right now, so we too can survive together?
As Andy holds out his hands, Sophie is the first one to accept his offer, as she smiles while doing so-
Sophie Madison
...Alright.
She says, as she accepts Andy's offer. Then, Chole slowly does the same-
Chole Madison
...If big sis says so...then, I'll accept your offer, too...um...
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Comms Specialist Andy Nex. At your service as well.
After Andy introduces himself, Chole will then slowly extend her hand out to Andy, as he will then gently hold her hand as well. Andy is happy-but then Bell puts her hand on his shoulder-
Bell Noa
...*Clears throat*
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!
An instant later, Andy drops both the girls' hands, which makes Lucy crack a smile at the situation-while Bijou smiles fondly-
Lucy Autumn
*Giggle*
Bijou Luisant
*Smiles*
After this, time then moves on...
A short while later, everyone will have relocated to the inside of the Blockade, where a small table is seen. Here, both Chole and Sophie will have just finished their meals and put the trash into a plastic bag next to each of them, while Bijou, Andy, Bell and Lucy sit on a couch nearby. Sophie then gets up to throw away the trash, and then speaks up, saying-
Sophie Madison
Mmm...that was so delicious.
She says, as she looks satisfied from eating the food. Chole then speaks up, in a much more confident and casual tone-
Chole Madison
Yeah...it was a little cold, but I guess that's from us leaving it out for so long...
After Chole says this, Bell speaks up-
Bell Noa
Hmm...you can actually speak fluidly, Chole?
She says, poking some fun at Chole for now being able to speak more normally. Chole will then reply, with a bit of fury in her tone-
Chole Madison
O-of course I can speak normally! It's just that I was...really hungry before, so I didn't want to talk that much...
Chole is now seen to be a little more flustered as she says this. Lucy then speaks up, saying-
Lucy Autumn
Don't let Bell's words trouble you so much, Chole. Your voice was just so quiet before now, but I guess some good food can really change a person, huh?
Chole Madison
...Yeah, you might be right...uh...?
Chole now pauses, to which Lucy picks up the hint and introduces herself-
Lucy Autumn
Lucy. Lucy Autumn. And this is Bell Noa.
Bell Noa
*smiles*
Now with introductions out of the way, Chole speaks up-
Chole Madison
Thanks. I hope we'll have the time to learn a lot from each other as time goes on.
Lucy & Bell
Same.
Just as everyone is getting acquainted with each other, suddenly, a voice can be heard from outside the Blockade-
???
Hey??! Where is Comms Specialist Andy Nex?!! I have an urgent message from our radar teams for him!!!
Everyone
?!
Alerted to this, Andy will stand up and walk over to the entrance to the cockpit, where he will then see a man below on the ground-looking for him. He will then speaks up from this height, saying-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Hey, I'm up here!! What's the message?!!
???
Ah!!
As the man hears Andy's voice, he will then race towards the Blockade where everyone is in, to which he will rise up the extendable ladder. Once he's at the top, he huffs heavily, indicating that he was running around for a while before finding Andy. He then speaks-
???
Huff...huff!! Thank goodness I found you...
The man says, happy to make contact with Andy. Curiously, Andy asks the man-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Aren't you...Ayden? No, your name is Lucas, from one of the PeaceBringer Blockades that has radar equipment, right?
To which the man then introduces himself as-
Lucas Murdocks
Yes-*Pant*-Andy! My name is Lucas Murdocks, and I serve as a co-pilot for a Blockade that has a radar unit attached to it. I came because I have an urgent message from some of my new friends over there.
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
What is it?
Everyone
...
As Bijou and the others come up from behind Andy, Lucas then explains-
Lucas Murdocks
We just saw on our radars that there are two Ascension Blockades at the edges of the city!!
Everyone
!
The news is shocking to hear. Andy then speaks up, asking-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
The Ascension are coming here?!
Lucas Murdocks
We aren't sure about that, as the two are just holding their positions at the edges of the city at the moment. But, considering that they can fly, we should get ready to confront them...don't you agree?
Lucas asks, to which Andy replies-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Yeah, that would be a good move...but...?
As Lucas says this, Andy will notice that he is looking at him as if he is his superior officer at the moment. Andy then speaks up about this-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Why are you telling me this specifically, Lucas? I'm not a "Field Commander" out here, you know...
Andy says, reluctantly. Lucas the explains himself-
Lucas Murdocks
I know that...but, what I'm trying to say is that a lot of people here would like for you to be our temporary leader for this situation. Unlike most people around here, you actually have some military training, after all-and it wouldn't be a permanent position, as it would just be until we get off this island...
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!...
Andy doesn't reply to this comment, as Lucas then asks him, with a slight blush on his face-
Lucas Murdocks
...So, can you tell me what I should tell the others...Sir?
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Sir?
Andy is now seen to be very unsure of himself, as Lucas ignores his hints of confusion and continues speaking-as everyone behind him just watches-
Lucas Murdocks
Yes... Again, it'll just be for this one mission where we'll follow your orders...so, could you do it for us?
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...
Andy looks back over his shoulder to where Bell is standing, who smiles at him and hints at him to take up Lucas's offer.
Bell Noa
*Smiles*
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!...
A second later, Andy looks back at Lucas and speaks to him-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Alright. I'll accept the position of "temporary" Field Commander for the time being, but we will need to get someone who is more...direct...than me after this mission is over, alright?
Lucas Murdocks
I understand, Sir.
Lucas says proudly, as Andy now gives out his orders, as he puts his thump over his lip as he speaks-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Let's see...we should first make sure our weapons are fully loaded and then send back the Superior Drones to the ship. Next, we'll split up our remaining forces into three large teams and try to pin down the two remaining enemies in one location. They might try to lure us back to the jungle, but so long as we use our kinetic blasters, we should be able to bring them down.
Andy says, trying to determine the best course of action. Lucas then says-
Lucas Murdocks
I got it. I'll tell my friends about that plan and then we'll get ready to move out.
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Be ready in 10 minutes. I'll relay what I just said when I get back to my Blockade, where I'll go into more detail.
Lucas Murdocks
Yes, Sir!
With that, Lucas leaves by the way that he came. After that, Andy talks to everyone else-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Field Commander, huh...
Andy mutters to himself, as Bell them speaks up to him, in a proud tone-
Bell Noa
Don't think too much about it, Andy, as the kid just wants a role model to follow after. Just do what you always do, and we'll get through this easily enough.
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Right!
With Bell encouraging him, Andy will nod his head in acceptance to her words. A second later, he will speak-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Well, is everyone ready to go?
To which Bijou then speaks up-
Bijou Luisant
Yeah. Let's try not to do anything reckless out there and make it back alive, alright?
Bijou says, thinking back to what happened earlier. As she does, Andy steps aside, allowing for the girls to move past him before he does so himself. Bell and Lucy then reply to Bijou, saying-
Bell Noa
I know.
Lucy Autumn
Of course.
Bell and Lucy then walk past Andy and then descend down and head to their Blockades. Bijou then looks over to and speaks to Sophie and Chole, saying-
Bijou Luisant
...You two remember to follow behind us, as we'll be taking the lead. We can't take anymore risks, so make sure to back us up with your kinetic blasters.
Sophie Madison
I understand.
Chole Madison
...Me too...Bijou.
After this, Bijou then nods to Andy, as she then leaves the Blockade. As she does, Andy then follows her down and then returns to his Blockade, as time moves on...
A short time later, Bijou and her new friends is now seen back inside of their respective Blockades, along with their Co-Pilots-save for Bijou, as she is alone inside of the Liberty ErotiCake-
Andy Nex
...
Bell Noa
...
Lucy Autumn
...
Sophie Madison
...
Chole Madison
...
Bijou Luisant
...
Outside of the Liberty ErotiCake, Bijou now watches as many Blockades now have their Blockades transform from their Block modes to their Blockade modes. As this happens, Bijou now looks to her sides and sees how empty the Liberty ErotiCake is, as she is the only person inside. She speaks to herself-
Bijou Luisant
...I really should have some Co-Pilots in here sometime. Otherwise it just feels so...empty...with only me in here...
Bijou mutters to herself, as she then has the Liberty ErotiCake stand up. As it does, Comms Specialist Andy then speaks to all of them over the comms-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
...*Clears throat*. Hello, everyone. My name is Comms Specialist Andy Nex, and for the time being, I will be acting as a temporary Field Commander-at least until after this mission is over. Please, listen to my strategy and try to follow along.
Bijou Luisant
!...
As Bijou listens to Andy, some annoyed pilots speak-
Random Pilot #1
Ugh...do we really have to listen to this guy?
Random Pilot #2
Yeah. Isn't he on the same level as all of us right now?!
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!...Well, I-
With a few irritated voices being voiced right now, Andy stutters. However, a stricter voice then cuts him off and speaks over everyone murmuring at the moment. It's-
Fleet Captain Andrea Regalia (comms)
...Actually, I personally believe that Comms Specialist Andy Nex would make a perfect temporary Field Commander, as at the moment, he is amoung the very few people on this island that has actual military training...unlike most of you civilians.
Random Pilots
!
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!
Bijou Luisant
!
Surprised to hear Fleet Captain Andrea's voice, Andy will say-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Fl...Fleet Captain Andrea?! You were listening to us?!!
To which Fleet Captain Andrea replies-in a strict tone-
Fleet Captain Andrea Regalia (comms)
Of course. So long as there are no...disruptions...I will always have total access over the entire comms network across all Blockades and ships in my fleet. As such, I would've of course heard of you being suggested to act as a temporary Field Commander, and so for just this battle, I will permit you to direct eveyone of your peers however you see fit.
With this response, Andy will reply-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Of...of course, Fleet Captain Andrea. I humbly accept your offer-just for this mission.
Fleet Captain Andrea continues-
Fleet Captain Andrea Regalia (comms)
As Andy is now acting as Field Commander for the time being, I expect all of you to follow his orders to the letter, as they could just save your lives so most of you can retire from the military-after this mission has concluded. Is that clear?
Fleet Captain Andrea asks, to which people reply-
Random Civilians
Yes, Fleet Captain Andrea!!!
With that, Fleet Captain Andrea finishes off by saying-
Fleet Captain Andrea Regalia (comms)
I will also be providing you all some backup through some long-range assistance-but only once you have made contact with the remaining two enemies. Until then, do whatever you deem necessary in order to bring down the enemy!
Fleet Captain Andrea says, as she then cuts her comms. Afterwards, Andy then speaks-this time with more confidence-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Well, now that I have the green light from Fleet Captain Andrea herself, I will now relay to you what my orders are. Try to listen to me-without any interuptions, please...
Andy says this in a slightly irritated tone, as he then waits for a few seconds to see if anyone will interupt him again. No one speaks, to which he then begins-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Alright. What I believe we should focus on during this battle with the two remaining Ascension Blockades is teamwork, as before we were just acting as sitting ducks. This time, however, we should be a little bit more coordinated, so we will split up into 3 large groups that will fan out and try to approach the enemy...like so-
Bijou Luisant
!
Now, on her monitor in front of her, several lights are shown to light up in front of her. The blue lights represent the DIC Blockades, while the two red lights represent the AA Blockades. As Andy draws up a visual scene for everyone to follow along, the lights on the monitor begin to move on Bijou's monitor. Andy speaks as he goes over his plan with everyone-from Bijou's perspective-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
As we split up into 3 groups, two of them will fan out like so, as their goal will be to push back the Ascension Blockades back into the jungle. As they do this, the group in the middle will try to sneak past the two enemies and then once in the jungle will ambush the enemies, while the rest of the two groups will rush in and try to contain them in that area.
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
We have to remember that these Blockades that we are fighting against can fly, and also know that we can't truly damange them without a working kinetic blaster. So, those units that carry them will be apart of the frontline units, while the rest of us will support them from nearby.
Sophie Madison
!
Chole Madison
!
Shocked to hear that they will be on the frontlines, both Sophie and Chole will be seen briefly to jolt in their seats nervously. They slowly shiver with fear, as inside of their Blockades, Andy's voice continues to be heard-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
When we make contact with the enemy, remember to keep a level head and try to remain calm, as we need to bring them down before we can return home back to Ecogon. This will probably be our last mission together, so remember those words...and move out!!!
Andy announces, as he then has his Blockade move foward. As many more Blockades join him, they then proceed to leave the beach, and amoung the packs of Blockades, the Liberty ErotiCake is seen to go along with them. As the waves of Blockades proceed back into the city, they then seperate into three large groups and then head through the jungle-city.
As the Blockades go back through the city, they start off from the beach and are then seen just flooding into the jungle-city. Each group consists of around 30 Blockades, of which the group that the Liberty ErotiCake is seen within the left-side of the city. As they navigate through debris from the prior battle, such as ruined buildings and destroyed trees, Comms Specialist Andy is seen speaking into his comms to-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Lucas? What can you see on the radar?
Andy asks, as across the way from him in another Blockade, Lucas is seen as a Co-Pilot in his Blockade. Everyone else in his Blockade is shown in shadow, as Lucas then speaks-
Lucas Murdocks
The Ascension Blockades are still holding their positions all the way at the edge of the city...but...?
Lucas is unsure of what he is seeing on his screen, as he is just as inexperienced as the other Co-Pilots in his Blockade. As he continues to try to make sense of what he's seeing, he then says-
Lucas Murdocks
...What...what is this...?
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
What's wrong?
Now, what Lucas is seeing will be shown, as the image will be distorted for a few seconds. Outside, back at the Midnight, AI Cody will be seen to be reacting-
AI Cody
...!
A moment later, the hidden towers from before will start to flash, as suddenly, the DIC Blockades will all subtly react to this signal-
DIC Blockades
!...
As the DIC Blockades in the area react to this signal, they will still be able to move normally, but what is different about them is their radars, which will all show a slightly different image than what they originally saw. Lucas will speak up about this unusual difference-
Lucas Murdocks
...That's strange. I was certain that the Ascension Blockades were at the edges of the city ahead...
Curious, Andy will speak up once more-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
Lucas? What do you see now?
Now, Lucas will reply-
Lucas Murdocks
Oh, sorry about that. The screen just was scrambled or something, but it's back to normal now. The Ascension Blockades are still at their previous locations-just ahead of where we are.
Lucas says this confidently, to which Bijou is then seen in her Liberty ErotiCake. She will take notice of this unusual occurance, but will not believe anything is suspicious, as she speaks to herself-
Bijou Luisant
...Another odd occurance?
As Bijou says this, the DIC Blockades continue to move foward. However, the scene will then move to the sides of the city, where the two AA Blockades are-slowly stalking the DIC Blockades in the distance.
Inside, the AndroIs speak to each other-
AndroIs #1
...The DIC pilots are seemingly walking without any direction...it's as if they want us to destroy them.
One of them says, as the other then speaks-
AndroIs #3
It is quite surprising that this is the limit that the DIC can muster against us...!
Suddenly, the AndroIs will get a contact from space. It's from-
Princess General Azalea Ascension (hologram)
...AndroIs? Your signals went dark down there for a short while about an hour ago, so we figured you were destroyed...
Princess General Azalea says, in a tone of confusion. The AndroIs then speak-slightly confused-
AndroIs #3
...We are unsure of what you are describing, Princess General. We have been functional and obeying your orders perfectly, ever since we arrived at these islands.
It says, confidently, to which Princess General Azalea reacts with surprise-
Princess General Azalea Ascension (hologram)
...Well, I'm sure that issue won't occur again. May we ask how goes your progress on that island so far?
Princess General Azalea asks, to which the AndroIs replies-
AndroIs #1
We have destroyed over 100 Blockades thus far and have the remaining enemies in our sights at the moment. We were just about to attack them, in fact.
As this AndroIs says this, Princess General Fayola will speak up with surprise-
Princess General Fayola Ascension (hologram)
Over 100 Blockades??!
She says, in disbelief. The AndroIs then reply-
AndroIs #1
Correct, Princess General. The actual number is 107 DIC Blockades, of which we are just about to destroy the remaining enemies-as per your orders.
Upon hearing this, Princess General Fayola will speak again, in the same surprised tone-
Princess General Fayola Ascension (hologram)
My my...I'm actually quite surprised you AndroIs are so skilled in your jobs. The thought of you even taking down a single DIC Blockade never even crossed my mind, as I thought they would send more skilled pilots than this.
AndroIs #1
...*Stutters*
AndroIs #3
...*Stutters*
Neither of the two remaining AndroIs say anything to this, as they now appears to be stuttering slightly. Both Princess Generals do not notice this, as Princess General Azalea then speaks-
Princess General Azalea Ascension (hologram)
...Anyway, now that we have confirmed with you two that the DIC are just as much pushovers as they are on the other islands, we are now ordering you to resume the battle-even at the cost of your Blockades. As long as you take down as many of the enemy as possible, we can overlook your sacrifice to our overall numbers.
With these orders, the two AndroIs will immediately stop stuttering and then reply-
AndroIs #1
!...Parameters recognized.
AndroIs #3
!...Parameters recognized.
With their orders understood, Princess General Azalea will then sign off by saying-
Princess General Azalea Ascension (hologram)
...I guess we can soon land in Hilayornia...just like that document described...
After muttering this, the hologram will then cease, as the two AndroIs will then move their hulking AA Blockades. As they move, they get ready to attack, as further away from them, the DIC Blockades are seen-
As the DIC Blockades continue walking, they are seen to get towards the middle of the city. As they do, they get close to where the previous battles took place, to which they will have a clear sight of where the AA Blockades attacked them from before. As they see this, Lucas will speak up-
Lucas Murdocks
...Strange. By this view, we should be able to see at least one of them...
Lucas says, as outside of his Blockade, it looks in the general direction as to where his radar is pointing towards. Concerned, Andy will speak up-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
Are you sure you are reading the radar correctly, Lucas? Your Blockade is the only one in this group that has a radar equipped, so we are following your input at the moment...
Andy says, suspecting that Lucas is doing something wrong with the radar. In response, Lucas tries to explain himself-
Lucas Murdocks
I know, Andy, but...if I look at this radar, then one of the Ascension Blockades should be just down that street ahead of us. But when I look up, there is nothing there...
He explains, as he tries to make light of the situation. Concerned, Bijou will then react-
Bijou Luisant
...Hold on a second...this Liberty ErotiCake has a radar system installed...!
As Bijou remembers this, she will now activate the radar system installed within the Liberty ErotiCake. The instant she does this, back at the Midnight, AI Cody will immediately react to her actions-
AI Cody
!
Now, on the radar that Lucas is looking at, the red dots will start to move, which instantly draws his attention-
Lucas Murdocks
...! Wait, what's this?!!
Comms Specialist Andy Nex (comms)
Lucas??! What's wrong??!!
Lucas replies, in a scared tone-
Lucas Murdocks
The Ascension Blockades!!! They just started moving...one of them is to the left!!!!
Everyone
?!
Now, everyone-including Bijou-will now look to the left, where they will see one of the AA Blockades' looming over them-
AA Blockade
...
Everyone
!
An instant later, it will charge up it's beam weapons, and then rain down a hellish shower of beams down onto everyone-
*BEAM ATTACKS*
As the beams travel down, most of them will strike at the DIC Blockades below-including the Blockade belonging to Andy. As they hit his Blockade, the force of the attacks will cause his Blockade to take extreme damage-but due to its tough armor, it and many others will not explode just yet, as they will instead fly backwards. Their pilots scream at the sudden attack-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
GUUUUAAHHHHHH!!!!!
Co-Pilots
DUAHHHHHH!!!!!
As their Blockades are hurled away, Bell and Lucy cry out Andys' name over the comms-from Bijou's perspective-
Bell Noa
ANDY!!!!
Lucy Autumn
ANDY!!!!
Bijou Luisant
!
As the Blockades that were hit smash onto their backs, they will now be seen to be heavily damaged-but everyone doesn't have that much time to think, as the AA Blockade will then move-while still firing at everyone. As it does so, it's attacks will be targeted around the more heavily damaged Blockades-including Andys', as he struggles to get his Blockade to stand up-
*EXPLOUSIONS!!!!!*
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
GRK!!! ...Dammit, stand up already!!!!
He grunts, as he barely gets his Blockade to stand up. A moment later, he then announces-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
EVERYONE!!! ATTACK!!!!!
Everyone
!
Just as Andy announces this, he will start firing his Blockades weapons at the AA Blockade above everyone-
*GUNFIRE!!!!!*
*MISSILE FIRE!!!!!*
As these attacks fly out of his Blockade, many others will join in the assault-including several attacks from Kinetic Blasters in the background-
*BLASTER FIRE!!!!!*
As these attacks start assaulting the AA Blockade, it will rise above them all, evading most of the attacks coming towards it-while firing it's weapons back at the DIC Blockades below. As it continues to rise, it then singles out Andy's Blockade and a couple other Blockades that are heavily damaged and fires it's weapons at them specifically-
*BEAM ATTACKS*
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!
As more beams rain down on Andy's Blockade and those around him, the attacks now cut through his Blockade's arms and legs, immobilizing him and his Co-Pilots inside. As this happens, Andy is seen to be scared, as he is seen struggling to do something-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
ARUUUGH!!!!
Co-Pilots
GUUUAAAAHHH!!!!
As Andy struggles to do something, he can't figure out anything, as his Blockade is further damaged by the attacks raining down on him and the other Blockades in the area. As this happens, the comms in front of Andy will come to life, as the Blockade is damaged more and more. The voice of Bell and Lucy starts to come in on his comms, albeit jagged and distorted from all of the damage-
Bell Noa (comms)
*CRASH*...AN....DY??!!!
Lucy Autumn (comms)
*BOOOOOOM!!!!*...A...DY?!??!
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
GRRK!...Lucy...Bell...!
Suddenly, Andy will freeze in his Blockade, as several holes in his cockpit will open up-allowing for several beam attacks to pierce his body and the bodies of the Co-Pilots next to him. As this happens, Andy's vision will start to fade, as he then remembers a scene from earlier...
----FLASHBACK----
As he and Bell were heading back to their individual Blockades with Lucy walking nearby before they moved out earlier, Bell will call out to Andy-
Bell Noa
...Hey, Andy?
She asks, to which Andy will reply-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
Hm? What is it, Bell?
Bell asks-
Bell Noa
Are you getting tense from all of this pressure of being nominated to Field Commander?
Andy says-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Yeah. We really should get permission from Fleet Captain Andrea...but, it's not like we have the luxury of time right now, as we need to get ready to fight. But, I'll be alright when we get through this, as there are better people who can fill that role than me in the DIC.
He says, as he says this confidently enough. Convinced that he's being truthful, Bell will say-
Bell Noa
Hm. Well, if you are that sure of yourself, then I guess I don't have to be concerned anymore...
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...!
Bell now stops walking forward, as Andy notices her stopping and does the same. Lucy then continues walking forward-leaving the two to talk alone. Once Lucy is a safe distance away, Bell will then speak-
Bell Noa
...Thanks for noticing me, Andy, as I wanted to say that I...I accept your proposal from before.
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!
Surprised, Andy will ask-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
You...you really mean that-
Bell Noa
Yes...after we get leave this island, I'll accept your proposal to marry me, Andy...as long as you really meant what you said back then...
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
!
Andy is quite surprised by this, as he then remembers when he was kissing Bell. He then speaks-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Yes. Of course I was serious back then, as I've always wanted to do this with you. Once we get back to Ecogon...would you marry me? For real this time?
Andy smiles as he asks this, to which Bell will smile and reply-
Bell Noa
...Hmmhmhm. Before, when we lived in Ecogon, it was always a lot of fun for me to tease you when it came to this. However, after coming out here and seeing all of this death and destruction...it finally dawned on me that life is a little too short for me to keep playing around with your heart like I've done. So...I accept you, Andy...
Bell says this, with a happy expression on her face. Andy also has a happy expression on his face, as he slowly approaches Bell and then takes her hands in his hands. A moment later, he will say-
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...Thank you...Bell...
----END FLASHBACK----
As the flashback ends, Andy's body will be seen to be swallowed up in complete darkness. As his vision continues to fade away, the voices of both Bell and Lucy will become a haze-
Bell Noa (comms)
....!.....!...!
Lucy Autumn (comms)
....!.....!...!.....!
Comms Specialist Andy Nex
...
Andy can't hear anything, as he continues to be drowned in the darkness around him. An instant later, he then disappears, as his Blockade then erupts-
*EXPLOUSION!!!!!*
Back with Bell and Lucy, they scream as they cry-
Bell Noa
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!
Lucy Autumn
ANDY!!!!!
Bijou Luisant
!
As Bell and Lucy scream out Andy's name, Bijou and her other friends will see several more explousions from the other Blockades-
*EXPLOUSIONS!!!!!*
After this, the AA Blockade above will start to move away-heading back to the jungle. As it goes, the chapter will then end-
----Chapter END----