Fanfic Name / Nombre del Fanfic: A shadow from the Future
Chapter / Capitulo: Chapter 4
Author / Autor: Ronnie Floyd
Rating / Clasificacion: AP15 (For Teenagers = Para Adolescentes)
Romance
Action / Accion
Angst / Drama
Fanfic: Chapter 4
Kim woke up the next day still feeling a little groggy from staying up until the sun rise. Kim sat up rubbing her eyes, trying to get them to focus; sitting up Kim arched her back stretching her arms over her head and towards the wall behind her. “What was I thinking staying up so late? Good thing I am off today.” She thought to herself as she got out of bead and heading for the bathroom for a nice hot relaxing bath.
At that same moment in time on the other end of the SDF-1 Ronnie jogging down to the end of one of the flight decks. “Ten miles out, now just ten miles back.” Ronnie thought to himself as he came to a stop just one hundred feet from the end. Ronnie closed his eyes, feeling the gentle breeze on his face his hair blowing slightly; Ronnie straightened his right arm slowly bringing his hand up… In his mind Ronnie saw his Veritech rising up onto the flight deck, as his wrist locked so his finger tips pointed out over the end of the flight deck he saw the Veritech in his mind locking into the wild cat launcher. Ronnie saw the Veritech’s wings spread open as he crossed his middle finger over his ring finger spreading his index and pinky fingers out, he tucked his thumb under into the palm of his hand. “Vermilion-3 you are cleared for take off.” He heard Lisa’s voice in his head. “Rodger.” He said softly, slowly opening his eyes Ronnie leaned forward his hand almost scraping the deck. Ronnie started sprinting as fast as he could making the sounds of his repulse jets launching him down the runway, reaching the end of the deck he jumped up onto the side railing and stretched his hand as far into the sky as he possibly could.
Ronnie aloud himself to drift into a memory of doing this alongside Maia Sterling, they use to act as if their hands were Veritechs and dog fight each other, not to be stupid or silly, simply because they loved to fly and when ever they were not flying, all they could think about was flying.
Ronnie shook his head bringing himself back to reality; Ronnie took one more look out over the city and then started his ten mile jog back to his barics.
Kim came out of the shower with a towel wrapped around her chest barley covering the bottom of her butt, and another wrapped around the top of her head, she started drying her hair with it as she walked into the bed room to find something to wear.
Ronnie opened the door, “Kim, you up?” Ronnie asked walking into the kitchen to start cooking lunch. “Yeah I am trying to find my uniform.” she yelled from the bedroom.
“I have it right here, I took it in and had it dry cleaned while I was out on my run.” Ronnie said walking down the hallway and into the bed room holding her freshly cleaned and pressed uniform. Ronnie froze when he saw Kim standing in nothing but a towel, strands of her wet hair stuck to her forehead, Ronnie felt a rush of warms running to his face and knew he was starting to blush but he couldn’t stop staring. Kim looked up at Ronnie who was in shock, holding out her uniform, she smiled seeing she was right he did run shirtless and wearing only a pair of basketball shorts and running shoes, he had beats of sweat on his face and streaks down his chest from sweat running off his shoulders, the way the light reflected off his wet golden skin it made it almost shine in the room light. Kim slowly sits down on the bed crossing her legs; she slowly lies back on her elbows causing her towel to slide showing the slightest of curve of her butt. Looking up Kim watches Ronnie’s eyes grow even wider; His body stated to shake slightly, that look of seductiveness on her face looked the same as Maia did that day in the mess hall.
“To bad that is all I have, and it’s my day off.” Kim said giving pouting puppy eyes.
Ronnie looked away from those sad eyes and headed down the hall for the kitchen.
“There are shits in the top drawer, help yourself.” He yelled back to her, his voice a little shaky. Back in the kitchen Ronnie fired up the stove and started to cook some lunch when there was a knock on the door, Ronnie turned to see he had left it open and Vanessa and Sammy were standing just inside both of them smiling Ronnie still breathing a bit hard from his run just raised a brow. “Can I help you ladies?” Ronnie asked. Vanessa closed the door behind her, “Look Sammy, he has no shirt, is covered in sweat and breathing hard” she said with a smile on her face. “And he is cooking, that can only mean one thing.” Sammy added with wide eyes imagining what Vanessa was hinting at, just then unaware of her friends arrival, Kim walked out into the living room wearing only one of Ronnie’s big shirts going down to mid thigh. “This is all I found that fit.” Kim said in a very seductive voice as she turned the final corner to the kitchen and freezing in place seeing bother her friends staring at her wide eyed.
Sammy’s mouth dropped wide open, when she saw Kim in what she assumed was naked under that shirt, her hair still damp, and looking like she just got out of bed and it was 3p.m. “When you didn’t come home last night we knew you would be here, we just didn’t know what you would be doing.” Sammy said. “Come on Sammy we should go I am sure the two love birds want to be alone they might want to go a second round.” Vanessa added winking at Kim. Ronnie jumped at that and turned around quickly, “Wait, you don’t think that, her and I… that we…” Ronnie said looking over at Kim who was just blushing, but her eyes told him she really liked the ideal.
“Sure, you keep saying what you want, but we know the truth.” Sammy said laughing.
Two weeks later. Rick was sitting in his room at his computer, trying to figure out how to explain to Mr. And Mrs. Dixon how their son Ben was killed in action when the barrier overloaded and destroyed 25 miles of the city driving them back into space, the SDF-1 was leaving the Earth’s atmosphere at that very moment. Mean while in another part of the SDF-1 an Asian man walked to one of the dark alleys filled with water and heating pipes below Macross city, he was about 5’7 160lbs very muscular. “Welcome aboard the SDF-1, we have been looking forward to your leadership skills.” The Asian man said to another man standing in the corner completely hidden in the shadows. “Chan, I am here to put your team back on track, we have been receiving reports that you have been letting things get out of hand on this ship, I have been sent to put you back on schedule.” The man in the Shadow replied. “Sir, we are having a harder time then expected in regards to dealing with Gloval.” Chan said.
“That is why I am here to deal with Gloval… any way necessary.” The man said, and stepped out of the shadow revealing himself to Chan, Chan’s eyes widened and his mouth dropped open. “Yes Chan, but for now call me Shadow.” He said and the two walked off.
“Admiral Gloval, there is incoming message from Dr. Lang.” Lisa said turning to face Gloval who was sitting in his chair. “Patch it threw to my phone Lisa.” Gloval replied.
“Yes Admiral.” Lisa said patching the call through to Gloval. “WHAT! HOW CAN THIS BE!?” Gloval slammed down his phone and headed for the door. “Sir, is everything alright?” Claudia asked. “Dr. Lang just informed me that LT. Floyd’s Veritech is missing.” Gloval said then headed down to Dr. Lang’s research hanger. Several minutes later Gloval entered the hanger bay, and saw Dr. Lang and rushed over to find out what happened. “Admiral Gloval, as you can see from de damage behind me, vey blasted the wall and flew vee veritech out of here.” Dr. Lang said pointing the west wall that had been completely blown away. Gloval’s mouth dropped open and his eyes grew wide as he stared at the damage. Gloval felt fear climbing in his stomach, but used all his years of training to hold it back, closing his mouth and resting his eyes he thought for a moment. “Then that means…” Gloval started “Yes, Admiral vey must have had a pilot with vim in order to fly vee Veritech out of here.” Lang finished. “Not to mention that only military personal know about LT. Floyd’s veritech being here.” Gloval added “Tell no one of this.” Gloval said as he headed for the bridge.
Ronnie was in his room, a towel wrapped around his waist he just finished taking a shower after getting off duty. “Man what a rough day, the Zentraedi attacked, the barrier overloaded and we have been banned from Earth.” Ronnie thought to himself as a page came out over the PA system through out the entire SDF-1 “Would Corporal Strong and Corporal Peterson please report to the briefing room, as well as LT. Floyd.” The lady’s voice echoed through the SDF-1. Ronnie felt his energy drain from his body, his eyes became heavy and his body felt like he was going to collapse from fatigue. “What do they want now?” he thought to himself, grabbing his uniform out of the closet and putting it on.
20 minutes later Ronnie was standing in the briefing room standing at attention next to corporal’s Strong and Peterson, on the other side of the room sat Admiral Gloval and four other captains sitting behind a table.
“Gentlemen, I want to thank you for reporting on such short notice.” Admiral Gloval said standing up from his chair, and folding his arms behind his back. “Corporal Jeff Peterson, Step forward, based on your acts of bravery and skill in the battle field yesterday, we are assigning you as Wolf-3 on the new Wolf squad.” Gloval said, as a young lady walked over to the men and placed a new wolf head shape medal on Jeff’s uniform. Jeff Saluted Gloval then stepped back into line. Gloval nodded and continued “Corporal Riley Strong, please step forward, you have also shown great skill in piloting a veritech, and great bravery, and thus you also Will also be assigned o the Wolf squadron as Wolf-2.” Gloval said walking across the front of the table and stopping inline with Ronnie, once the medal was pinned on Riley’s uniform, he saluted and stepped back into line. “LT. Ronnie Floyd, please step forward.” Ronnie stepped forward and saluted Admiral Gloval then stood at attention. “LT. Ronnie Floyd, not only have you shown great skill and bravery in battle, but you have shown great tactic and leadership ability, you are not only here by promoted to Captain, but I am assigning you leader of the new Wolf squad, both corporal Peterson, and corporal Strong are here by appointed to Wolf squad and will serve under you.” Gloval said, saluting Ronnie.
Ronnie looked down at his new medal and Saluted Admiral Gloval, and then stepped back into line. “Congratulations gentlemen you are dismissed.” Gloval finished and saluted. “Captain Floyd may I please have a word with you in private?” Gloval asked as he took his seat again. “We’ll catch up with you later Captain.” Riley said as the two men walked out the door fallowed by the gentlemen that were sitting with Gloval.
Dr. Lang walked into the conference room, and the door behind him; once the three men took their seats Gloval started the private meeting.
“Ronnie as you know, Dr. Lang has been doing research on your veritech, hoping he can duplicate your weapons and shields to use on our own veritechs.” Gloval said his face looking very serious. Ronnie nodded knowing all this information already. “What you don’t know is as of last night it was taken with by force.” Gloval said folding his hands across on the table. “Vee vere able to complete the research on your weapons and are vorking on adding them to our Veritechs.” Dr. Lang added. Ronnie leaned his elbows on the table his hung low he felt like someone had hit him in the stomach. “Today you will be assigned your personal Veritech, this is your life treat it as you would your own life.” The words of Admiral Hunter ran through Ronnie’s mind over and over again.
“It appears that the Veritech was flown out of the hanger, and is probably hidden some where in the underlay of the SDF-1, this has led us to believe that we have some spies on board, but our specialist looked into the situation and claim it dos not look like the job of a Zentraedi, the only other possibility is a RDF pilot was involved in some way.” Gloval added. Ronnie snapped his head up “You mean one of us?” he asked. Gloval nodded “Ever since the alien ship crash landed on Macross Island, and UN Spacey was formed, there has been a group known as the Anti- Unification. They went under ground when the SDF-1 folded out to Pluto, but none of their leaders were never discovered or arrested.” Gloval said. Ronnie leaned back in his chair, not really sure what to make of all this new info. “And they might have an agent onboard?” Ronnie asked. “Yes vee vink so.” Dr. Lang answered.
Gloval adjusted in his chair and looked at both men before finishing “That is why we have assigned you leader of the new Wolf squadron, and assigned both Corporal Strong and Corporal Peterson under you, Wolf Squad is a special unit squad, your squad will conduct a search through out the belly of the SDF-1 when ever the enemy allows us a break from battle.”
“Yes Sir.” Ronnie added “That is all.” Gloval said, the three men stood and saluted each other.
“Oh and Ronnie, no one is to know about you veritech, not even your men, the will be lead to believe they are looking for spies.” Gloval added before the door opened, then all three men walked out and headed to their desired destinations.
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Rick was walking down the street trying to clear his mind, he felt out of control like there was nothing he could do anymore, and Rick felt like his life was ripped from his body. “How can I tell Ben’s parents…? Me the man responsible for the life of my men…” Rick thought to himself.
“Rick?” Lisa’s voice came from behind him. Rick turned to see Lisa Hayes walking over to him; she was wearing a pair of blue jeans, white tennis shoes, and a yellow sweater. “Commander.” Rick said giving her a head nod.
“Rick we are both off duty please call me Lisa.” She replied walking over to stand next to him. Rick just looked at Lisa for a moment; ever since Roy saw Lisa’s flowers in Rick’s Hospital room, he had been telling Rick. “You know Rick, Lisa has another side, those who really get to know her, like Claudia and myself we see the other side, we see who Lisa really is.” Rick felt something different around Lisa right now, she was not surrounded by her usual over powering Commander Presence, but instead she felt like a women. Rick noticed Lisa’s natural beauty for the first time, taking a deep breath he noticed a sent of perfume that smelt rich of flowery scent.
“Rick, is everything alright?” Lisa asked after a moment of standing in silence Rick shook his head.
“I was just admiring how good you look.” Rick said scratching the back of his head. Lisa looked down blushing a little, Rick took another deep breath.
“You perfume smells nice, what kind is it?” Rick asked.
Lisa looked up and couldn’t help but smile a little.
“It is called Angelic Sent.” Lisa answered.
Rick smiled and held his hand out. “Lisa, I just sent a letter to Ben’s parents… I … I don’t really want to be alone right now, would you join me for dinner?”
Lisa was taken back for a moment by surprise, she didn’t know how to react, her heart was screaming out for her to jump into his arms, but her pride refusing to allow her to show her feelings. Lisa slowly took Rick’s hand. “Rick, that would be nice.” She said as they started walking down the street.
As Rick and Lisa entered the White Dragon they both saw Ronnie sitting alone at a table leaning forward, his head in his hands, resting his elbows on the table. Over in the corner there was a large crowd of soldiers and civilians holding out pens and paper to Minmei.
“RICK!” Minmei yelled out over the crowd, forcing her way out of the corner she ran over and jumped into Rick’s arms, Rick had to take a couple of steps back to keep from falling over.
“Minmei, I didn’t know you would be here.” Rick said letting her slid back down onto her feet. Minmei took a step back and noticed not only were Rick and Lisa holding hands when they walked in, but even when she jumped into his arms he never let go of Lisa’s hand.
“Lisa.” Minmei said in a snooty tone of voice. Minmei’s uncle pushed the last of the fans and press out the door. “BUY SOMETHING OR GET OUT!” he yelled out the door.
“Rick, it is so nice to see you.” Aunt Lena said smiling at Rick.
“It is nice to see you to Aunt Lena, how is business?” Rick asked.
“Good, feel free to sit where ever you would like, I have to take an order, then I will get you some drinks.” Aunt Lena said waving to Rick as she walked of.
Minmei was staring at Lisa, trying to burn holes in her with her eyes, but Lisa was use to this from all the pilots who didn’t like a Women commander telling them what to do. Lisa stepped in close to Rick, switching Rick’s hand into her other, and placing her free arm around Rick’s neck running her finger back and forth across his chest. Lisa rested her head on Ricks shoulder to everyone in the room Lisa’s body posture looked very relaxed, comfortable and in love, but what everyone didn’t see was Lisa’s eyes were cold, no emotion they stared right back into Minmei’s. After a couple of seconds, Minmei flinched and shook her head, Lisa smiled she had won the staring contest.
“Lisa why don’t we take a seat, I am starving.” Rick said feeling the silent battle swallowing the air around them.
“LT. Floyd.” Rick said walking over to the table where Ronnie was sitting, Ronnie looked up and smiled, but before he could say anything, Minmei poked her head in.
“Actually, he was promoted to captain; I head him telling Aunt Lena.” She said placing a hand on Ronnie’s shoulder. Ronnie saw the look Lisa was giving Minmei, Ronnie suddenly felt the silent battle beginning once again.
“It really isn’t that big miss.” Ronnie said moving his shoulder hoping Minmei would get the hint and move her hand, she didn’t.
“The restaurant is very busy; you don’t even have a drink yet Ronnie.” Minmei said with an evil smile starting to grow on her face. “I’ll be right back.” She said running off to the back room.
Lisa rolled her eyes “What is she up to now?” she thought sitting down, Aunt Lena walked over about 5 minutes later and took their orders.
“Congratulations on your promotion Ronnie.” Rick said patting Ronnie on his back.
“Yeah, Thanks.” Ronnie replied sounding very tired. Lisa noticed he seemed out of energy, almost stressed.
“Is everything alright?” Lisa asked. Leaning onto the table
“Nothing that I have clearance to talk about.” Ronnie replied Lisa got the point and sighed.
Just then a hand placed all three of their drinks on the table.
“Are we ready to order?” Minmei’s voice came from over Rick’s shoulder. Ronnie looked up to see Minmei had changed into a red silk Chinese dress with gold dragons and gold trim, the slits where so high on the sides they showed the top of her hips curve into her waist. Her hair was split down the middle and then rolled into two separate buns one on each side of her head. Every guy in the restaurant was staring at her, and the look on her face showed she knew it.
Rick had a look of shock on his face, he had seen her wear that dress before, but it never seemed to make her look anything less then beautiful.
Ronnie looked down first, and cleared his throat loudly snapping Rick out of his stare.
After bringing them their food, Minmei walked around behind Ronnie and started massaging his shoulders. “Oh, your so tense.” She said. Ronnie shrugged his shoulders pushing his seat back and standing to his feet.
“Stop.” Ronnie insisted, but Minmei just looked over at Rick, “Oh come on, I do this to Rick all the time, I know how to relieve all your tension.” Minmei said the last part looking over to Lisa. Lisa was filled with anger, and stood up so fast her chair toppled over behind her, but before she could speak, Ronnie turned grabbed both of Minmei’s wrist and stared her in the eyes, “Don’t use me to play your stupid game.” Ronnie said, but Minmei stepped in closer putting her forehead against Ronnie’s their eyes locked “What game?” she replied smiling, their gaze was broke by the sound of Lisa gasping, Ronnie moved his eyes to look at Lisa, she was covering her mouth with her hand and staring at the door. Ronnie turned to see all three of the bridge bunnies standing at the door; Ronnie released Minmei’s wrists and walked over to Kim.
“It’s not what you think… She…” Kim put a finger over Ronnie’s lips and silenced him.
“Your right, it’s not what I thought we never officially became a couple.” Kim said not able to make eye contact.
“You are free to do what you wish, as am I.” Kim grabbed the arm of a guy that walked in with them, and started kissing him, when he didn’t protest Kim made the kiss more intimate putting one arm around his neck and running the other up and down the man’s back. Ronnie fought back tears looking back at Rick and Lisa for help; both of them were speechless and didn’t know what to do. Ronnie was brought back around to the sound of Kim gasping for air.
“How about we finish this at my place tonight after dinner.” The man asked, Ronnie didn’t wait to hear Kim’s answer he just stepped around her and ran down the street.
“WHAT THE HELL DID YOU THINK YOU WERE DOING?!” Rick yelled at Minmei, she took a step back tears welling up in her eyes, she reach for Rick with her left hand, but he slapped it away “DON’T TOUCH ME!” he yelled at her again, turning towards Kim to try and explain what happened.
“Do you care about anyone but yourself?” Lisa spoke not yelling, but her voice very stern. Minmei looked at Lisa, her expression showing she didn’t understand.
“Look everyone knows you and I have our little battle for Rick, but you just hurt the women who loves that man with your little show.” Lisa clinched her fists so tightly her knuckles turned white, then walked over to try and comfort Kim who was crying her eyes out when Rick explained what really happened, knowing she hurt Ronnie with what she did out of anger, that she would never be able to take back the scar she just put on Ronnie’s heart… she only hoped he would forgive her.
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