fanfic_name = Ricks Rain

chapter = 6

author = Adam Scott

Rating = AP

Type = Alternative Universe

fanfic = Chapter 6

        "Please come in," the baritone voice of Admiral Gloval came through the door. Lisa and I open the door and step in. "Captains Hunter and Hayes reporting sir" I say with the most official tone I can make. "At ease Captain's, please sit down," he says gesturing towards the two chairs in front of his desk. We sit and he continues, "you are probably wondering why I summoned you here at such an early hour, which, by the way, congratulations on your engagement, that was rather sudden but it's about time the two of you found some happiness." Lisa reaches out and grabs my hand at the remark. "Anyway, to the business at hand," the Admirals face turns his attention toward me. "I'm quite sure that you and Lisa are aware that the SDF-2 is nearing completion, but a captain has yet to be named;" . . . "Rick, in light of the situation between you and Lisa I have come to a decision as to whom that person shall be." Lisa and I look at each other, wondering what this decision is and would it mean our separation. Reading our expressions Admiral Gloval intercedes, "I have chosen Captain Hayes to command the SDF-2 and I want you, Captain Hunter, to command all military operations associated with its mission". I'm completely speechless, Lisa has command of her own ship and now I am essentially in charge of an entire fleet. I look at Lisa and she is beaming, this has been a dream of hers for a long time and now it is coming true. Gloval continues, "There is a caveat to this arrangement however," we look at him questioning what that might be; "Lisa has overall command of the mission". We nod our heads in agreement. This would mean that although I command all military operations, she would still have overriding authority. Then the Admiral sits back in his chair and waits for what he has said to sink in.

        Lisa and I are in complete shock, we knew that they would be naming a commanding officer soon but we had no idea that either one of us would be involved let alone both of us. Lisa had been tasked earlier to go over the records of those that had already been assigned to the SDF-2 project to screen for people that were capable of having families. Those that didn't fit that profile were being quietly reassigned. We knew that this mission was going to be a generational trip but we didn't know where it was going. Lisa was the first to speak, "Sir, now that I'm officially in charge of this mission, may I ask what it is we are doing?" "Certainly Lisa," He responds. "Your mission is to find the home of the Robotech Masters, wherever that may be, and prevent another catastrophe such as the one we already suffered . . . you must find them, it's humanities only chance. The earth cannot sustain another assault." Lisa nodded her head in acceptance; I just sat there with my mouth open. This mission would be the most important thing I will ever do in my life. All of man kind would be depending on us. It was over whelming. "Well," Gloval interjected, "do you accept the mission?" Lisa looked at me with her emerald eyes, pleading for me to say yes. How could I let her down, how could I live with out her? I would fly to a million stars and beyond if it meant I could be with her. I nod my head and I feel Lisa squeeze my hand in approval. "Very well then," proceeded the Admiral "you two have plans to make, you will be leaving in two weeks and I plan on giving away the bride," he said with a smile and a wink. "You are dismissed"
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