fanfic_name = Ricks Rain

chapter = 14

author = Adam Scott

Rating = AP

Type = Alternative Universe

fanfic = Chapter 14

The following week was a blur of activity. Appointing new officers and cleaning up from the disaster. The funerals for the bridge crew would be in another week, once the bodies had been decontaminated of the fuel, radiation and proto-culture from the reflex furnaces of the respective ships. General Leonard was still in South America and members of the United Earth Government were arriving daily to inspect the damage and grill Lisa and me on how "WE" were going to fix things. It was a nightmare, but eventually things started to calm down. The citizens of Macross had become quite adept at rebuilding in their years aboard the SDF-1 and then dealing with the frequent uprisings of the various assimilated Zentraedi, micronized or otherwise.

        Max had come out of his coma but was having memory problems and was undergoing therapy. Miriya would be by his side every step of the way. Who would have ever thought that Miriya Pirano Sterling, Captain of the elite Quadrono Squadron and the greatest of all Zentraedi warriors, could be a doting, dedicated wife and mother? It was all because of love. She had found her match in Max both mentally and physically. They were truly equals and now as Max heals, she is using her strength to help him however she can.

Then there is Minmei who is no longer the child seeking attention but has become a strong and courageous woman. Taking on the responsibility of caring for hundreds of children while their parents rebuild there lives. Fortunately she has had help, controlling that many children can be a battle in and of it self.

We started the construction of the SDF-3 by salvaging what we could from the wrecks of the SDF-1/SDF-2 and Khyrons battle cruiser. The UEG council had decided that Lisa and I were to continue with our original mission and that recently promoted General Emerson would take over until General Leonard's return. That meant there was a split between the defense forces, Lisa and I are in charge of the Robotech Expeditionary Force and General Emerson is in command of the United Earth Forces basically abolishing the RDF. General Leonard, upon his return, will become the Supreme Commander of all earth forces.

        The many funerals of the next week were a drain both emotionally and physically. To see all of our friends and comrades that had fought along side us for so long being laid to rest was almost unbearable. Some of the crew had to be buried in effigy because there bodies were too contaminated to be removed from the wreckage.

        Once everyone that could be retrieved and whatever materials we could salvage were removed from the site, we had it buried. It was soon discovered that the radiation from the site was too great and that the city of New Macross would have to be abandoned. Lisa and I moved to Monument city and started to prepare anew for what is now called the Pioneer mission.

Life was attempting to return to normal, one day at a time.


State = Continuará/To Be Continue

feedback = Sí/Yes

email = jscott_73ATyahoo.com