fanfic_name = The Reunion

chapter = Chapter 1

author = hoyteq

dedicate = This is a revision

Rating = O18

Type = Action

fanfic = All character are the property of Harmony Gold.

Chapter 1

One years has past since the end of the war. Even thou most of the Earth was devastated by the last attack the survivors had started to rebuild. Towns and even big city's where popping up all over the planet.

During this time the RDF have become more of a police force the an actual military. This took all the fun out of flying for Rick Hunter. Not that flying in combat was fun, but always running to one area or another putting down uprising of one kind or another. Also the fact that Lisa and him where always fighting about some stupid regulation. You see Minmei didn't survived the last attack. Now with that Rick had nothing or no one for him to protect anymore.

Rick could not stand it any more so he decided to resined from the RDF. There was nothing left for him, and so like a ghost in the night Rick pack up his stuff and left the Macross City and the RDF for good. He did this with out telling any of his friends. Admiral Gloval was the only one that knew of Ricks leaving.

When Lisa found out that Rick had left she was devastated. A lot more then she wanted to admit to herself. She was never able to tell Rick her true feeling for him. Not the ones that she showed him almost everyday. There was only one person for her is this world and now he was gone out of her life with her not even knowing if he would return.

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It had been eight years since Rick had resigned his commission and left. Now he was heading back to Macross City. He was happy in a way but sad in another. He was happy that he was going to see his friends after all this time away. There was one person he was not looking forward to see was Lisa Hayes. He was sure that Lisa hated him and didn't even care that he was gone.

Rick had joined a air show circuit. The owner Sam had let him fix up and vintage fighter from the US Navy. It was a *F-18/F Super Hornet. It need a lot of work, but the owner told Rick that if he could get her airworthy then it was his. Rick spent almost two year getting the fighter ready for flying. When he finally did the Sam kept his word. Rick staring flying for Sam's show.

He painted it like the Fighting 103 “Jolly Rogers”. Which was the beginning for the Skull Squadron. So just like the RDF Skull Squadron it had the Skull and cross bones on the tail. Instead of the Grey flat paint she was high polished Grey . Rick's name and call sign was under the canopy on the left side of the aircraft. Rick was very proud of his aircraft, and he was flying again for the fun of it. Which made him very happy.

Rick was cursing at about twenty five thousand feet at mach 1.25. The sky's where partly clouding but viability was still good. Unlike during his air show performances Ricks bird was fully armed. He never know when enemy craft would come up and challenge him into a fight. Which has happen before.

At about thirty minutes out a familiar shape started to come in view threw the clouds. It was the SDF-1. As soon as Rick saw the ship he started remembering about his time on broad ship. He thought about the time with Minmei, Even Lisa came to mind. Which as of late she had been popping in his head more and more. This disturbed him. The more he thought about the past the more he thought of Lisa. Which felt good to Rick in some weird way.

Sure they fought like cats and dogs, but there was something about Lisa that drew Rick to her. She was attractive funny when she wasn't yelling at him,and had the most beautiful green eye. They where like bright emeralds. Rick shook him head.

“Snap out of it Rick.” He said to himself.

It all started the other week when Sam told him about the tenth anniversary of the ending of the war. The show had been invited to perform for the people of Macross City. That was the day when Rick noticed Lisa kept popping his brain. He rarely thought about her since he left. Rick remembered all the adventure they had. Like the time when they where together trying to escape Dolza ship. It was then he noticed her beauty.

“There is no way that she will have anything to do with me now after leaving like that” Rick thought to himself.“Well timer to tune to Macross control for approach and landing instructions.”

Rick changed the frequency on his radio and tuned into Macross Control. He tried to call in several times, but there was no answer. He tried again.

“This is November nine zero romeo hotel to Macross control. Requesting land instructions at RDF field.” Rick said into his mic.

There was silence for a second the a male voice came back over the com.

“Macross Control to zero romeo hotel roger turn heading one four zero and make approach for runway one three.” said the controller.

“ Roger control turning to one four zero for runway one three.” Repeated Rick.

Rick did like the controller asked him and made his turn. When Rick finished his turn of on his two o'clock low position he saw what looked like a battle going on. There where at least six enemy fights chasing two VT. Rick know that he had to help. He radio in what he saw to the controller. Push the power up to MIL. Then Rick locked his mask on and put his visor down, armed his weapons with a flip of a switch and rolled into the fight.

Rick was heading right at the fight as closing fast. He assist the situation quickly. All hi straining when he was in the RDF come flooding back in his head. Rick spotted that the closes of the VT was the one in the most danger. He had three boogies on his tail. The lead was setting up for a shot. With in seconds Rick radar got a lock on the lead fighter. The sound of his ams-9 sidewinder was growling in his head set. He had good tone and fired.

The sidewinder on his left wing streaked off it rail and struck the fighter in the left wing. It burst into flames. Rick had no time to relaxed. Now he was to close for missile lock so he pitched the nose up on roll over on his back. This let the VT and the enemy pass under him. By now the two enemy fighter where starting to come after him. The VT that they where chasing use this chance too go help his buddy.

At the end of Rick roll he was once again going head to head with these two fighter. Just like the last time his radar got a good lock on one of the fighters. He pulled the trigger this time the sidewinder on his right wing screamed off the rail. It made a direct hit on the enemy cockpit. Destroying the fight in a big ball of flames. Once he fired Rick rolled his bird inverted and head to the deck. The other fighter not wanting to give up head after Rick.

All the sudden a voice came over the radio. Rick thought hie recognized who it was but could not put a finger on it. Rick didn't have time to think of who it was he was too deep in this fight. He swiveled his head around looking for the last fighter. He spotted hauling ass out of the area. Four more VT had come on scene to back up there buddy's. Rick pulled out of his climb and light his afterburners and got back up to a decent altitude. Then the voice was clearer this time. Yet Rick still could not place a face with the voice.

“ This is Skull one to Zero Romeo Hotel. Rick is that you?”

“Yes. Who is this?” Rick asked the voice.

“Left wing Boss.” replied the voice.

With that statement Rick know how it was right away. He looked out his left side and there was Max Sterling flying the Skull one. A big smile came over Rick face when he saw his close friend. Max gave Rick a salute and Rick returned it.

“ Rick that was some hellish flying you did. It reminded me of old time.” Max said

“It was nothing Max just trying to help out. Your boy looked like they need some help.” Said Rick

“Thanks for the assitet buddy.” Said the pilot of the VT the Rick saved.

“No problem glad I could help.”

By now the VT group had lossy formed up around Rick. Rick looked around and admired these guy and was happy that he could help them come back home. Max came back over the radio.

“ Welcome back Rick it been to long.”

“ Yes it has Max. It nice to see you again.”Rick told Max.

“I know everyone will be glad to see you come back.”

“Max I am here for the show and that it. I am not staying or rejoining the RDF. So don't get any ideas.” Rick said coldly.

“ Thats to bad my friend. You still are one hell of a pilot, and we could use you around here. Listen you want to take the lead for old time sake? What do you say?” Max asked.

Rick just nodded in agreement. The group of VT formed up in a V formation with Ricks F-18 in the lead. It was nice that these guy wanted to honor him like this. Ricks reputation a leader a great pilot was well know to all the pilots of the RDF.

“ Max tell them that its an honor to fly with the Skull Squadron.”

Max was on his left wing with another VT on Max left wing. The other VT formed up on Ricks right and they flow him back to the base. Rick couldn't help but to smile. It felt good to fly with his friend again.

As they approached the base and Max gave Rick the right to land first. Max was completely impressed on how well Rick handle the older aircraft during the fight.

“Rick was always a good pilot.” Max thought to himself.

Max landed his VT after Rick was on the ground. He grabbed a jeep and headed to the other side of the field to pick up Rick from where all the air show aircraft where being parked. As Max drove up Rick was in the process of putting his aircraft to bed. Rick was putting on the engine covers and locking the canopy. Max just sat in the jeep and gazed up at Rick bird.

“It sure is one good looking aircraft Rick.” Max said.

Rick smiled at Max when he said that. Rick grabbed his gear and throw it in the back seat. Rick hoped in right side of the jeep. Max started the jeep up and the two friends where off.

“Listen I called Miriya and she said that you are to come over to our place to stay.”

“ Max I don't want to impose and besides they got rooms for me over at the barracks.” Rick told Max.

“Nonsense the former leader of the Skull squadron is not going to stay in no barracks. You are coming with me. Beside Miriya want to see you. You know there is no arguing with her when she makes up her mind. And besides you got to see Danna.” Insisted Max.

“Ok...ok no point arguing with you and besides I would like to see them again too.” Rick said laughing.

“ By the way thanks again for saving those twos butts. If you weren't in the area. We would have never made it in time.” Max said.

“Like I said Max I was glad to be of help.” Rick said.

After about 15 minutes the two friends where at Max's place, When they walked in Miriya about knocked Rick down when she ran up and hugged him. Rick just laugh and hugged Miriya back. friend. Max was embarrassed by what she did. Even Baby Danna who was walking now came up to him. Rick picked her up, and gave her a big hug

“Aren't you getting to be big girl.” Rick said tickling Danna.

Danna giggled as Rick tickled her. Then she reached for her Mom. They had dinner and talked for hours caching up and the past. Max told Rick about what was happening around the RDF and the fact that they need pilots . Rick was shocked but it didn't surprise him. There was a lot of discontent with the way the RDF was handling things. Max also told Rick that Roy and Claudia had finally got married, and where expecting there first child in a few months. Rick was surprised by this, but he know his brother had it in him and love Claudia very much.

“I know that Roy would finally settle down soon. I wish I could be here for the wedding. But the show got me going all over the world. What about everyone else?” Rick asked

“ There doing fine. Lisa made Captain. She is now the base CO. ” Max said

“Well I am happy for her. Is she seeing anyone?”

Why you ask?” Max said raising a eyebrow.

“ No reason just wondering that all.” Rick said sheepishly.

Max just looked at Rick and started to laugh. Max know better ,and he also knew why Rick was asking those questions. Max know that there was something between them. And the way Lisa acted after Rick left he was right in his notion about them. Rick asking this stuff only confirmed it for him.

“What are you laughing at?” Rick asked turning red.

“Oh nothing. Just thought of something in the past that all.” Max said.

“Yea right.” Rick said. He knew Max was lying to him.

Rick finished his beer and got up and stretched. He was tired after his long flight and the skirmisher earlier. He need to get to bed. Cause he had to get up early in the morning and get ready for the show.

“ Sorry buddy it just.” Max started but Rick interrupted him.

“Just nothing. Look I got to get to the field early in the morning you think you can give me a lift? Rick asked sternly.

“Sure thing.”Max said

“Great then I will see you in the morning.” Rick walked into his room and shut the door behind him.

He was frustrated with Max but more at himself for asking Max those question. What the hell was he thinking asking him if Lisa was seeing anyone. It was none of his business he thought to he self.

He was sure that she would never speak to him again after the way he left. No word no goodbyes just walked away from everything.

“Oh well got to get some sleep.” Rick said to himself.

Rick change out of his flight suit and got in to bed,but as usale like every night before a performance he was restless. Even more now that he was back in Macross city and he know Lisa was close by. But not sure how close. After about an hour he finally drifted off to sleep. His dreams where of the past but one part in particular. After about two hours or so Rick sat up in bed and was sweeting.

“What the hell is wrong with me there is nothing there.” Rick thought to himself. Then he laid back down and feel back asleep.

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