fanfic_name = Ricks Rain
chapter = 13
author = Adam Scott
Rating = AP
Type = Alternative Universe
fanfic = Chapter 13
We arrived in a down pour. I had to use my instruments, you couldn't see anything. We touched down safely but it was a little rough. The wheels of the plane skidded a little and we hydroplaned until our speed slowed. We taxied back to our privet hanger where Miriya was unexpectedly waiting for us. Lisa and I crawled out of the Mockingbird 2 thankful to be back on the ground. The last 20 minutes had rattled our collective nerve. As soon as Lisa had touched the ground Miriya came running toward her, crying. Miriya collapsed on Lisa and just held her, sobbing. Puzzled, I asked what was wrong. Miriya pulled back from Lisa, regained her composure and looked more like the proud Zentraedi warrior that she was. She then snapped to attention and saluted. "Sir and Ma'am I have unfortunate news to report, the SDF-1 and the SDF-2 have been destroyed". Miriya said matter-of-factly and then broke down again. Lisa and I just stood there in shock. How could that happen? Both of them destroyed? Did the Zentraedi fleet return? All of these questions and more ran through our heads. Then Miriya pulled herself together again and through the sob's she told the story of the previous day.
"Yesterday evening, Khyron attacked. It was a suicide mission. He put his battle cruiser on a collision course with the SDF-1. The SDF-2 was destroyed before getting a shot off and the SDF-1 was only able to cripple Khyrons cruiser with its final blast from the main guns. Khyrons cruiser slammed into the SDF-1 destroying both ships and killing all onboard. Max was severely injured and is in ICU and as a result I have been in charge of the clean-up and rescue efforts. I felt it was necessary, before you were overwhelmed with people, for me to tell you that you and Rick are now the ranking officers in charge of the RDF. The only flag officers remaining are Colonel Emerson and General Leonard. Everyone one else was in a meeting with Admiral Gloval when the attack happened and were unable to escape. The General is in South America currently and cannot be reached. He is unaware of the catastrophe". At this point she began to weep and her words stuttered. "Max led the Veritech squadrons valiantly but was caught in the explosion of the colliding ships. He was trying to save the SDF-1 but failed." Then she collapsed to the floor sobbing. Lisa immediately stooped down to consol her; I on the other hand was trying to absorb all that had been said. Lisa and I were now the 2nd and 3rd most senior officers in the entire RDF and with General Leonard unaccounted for that put Lisa and I in-charge. Outside the rain was getting harder and lightning was starting to flash, echoing the turmoil taking place around us.
Lisa and I gathered our things and took Miriya to the hospital so she could be with Max. Little Dana was being watched by Minmei of all people. Apparently Minmei had taken charge of finding and taking care of the lost and displaced children since the attack. She had always loved kids and had taken care of her cousin Jason when she lived with her aunt and uncle. I was glad to hear that she was being responsible and not the whinny little girl she once was.
We made our way to what was left of the base and surveyed the damage. The SDF-1 was a wreck, a mere shell of what it once was and scattered about filling the lake, was the remains of Khyrons cruiser and the SDF-2. Everything was gone. All that we had was onboard the SDF-2. We would have to start over but we were used to that now. Suddenly I hear Lisa start to cry. I hate it when she cries. It reminds me of just how helpless I am at times. Lisa turns away from the sight and falls into my chest. I wrap my arms around her and whisper that it will be alright. She looks up at me with a knowing look and smiles. Then she says "I know everything will be all right as long as I'm with you". Then she held me tight as we stood there in the rain taking it all in.
State = Continuará/To Be Continue
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