Macross Fan Fiction ❯ One Moment ❯ Part 5 ( Chapter 5 )

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One Moment

by Shinto Red

Part 5:

He ran his fingers through his hair once more before
knocking on the door. A few moments later a pair of startled
eyes that were the color of spring leaves came into view.

" Hikaru... "

He was wearing a pale blue button down shirt, khaki pants
and black dress shoes. He even attempted at grooming his wild,
dark brown hair. His right hand, which had been hidden behind his
back, swung forward to reveal a bouquet of flowers. Misa was still
standing in the same stunned pose.

He cleared his throat. " Are you going to let me in? "

Misa, still dressed in her white uniform, shook herself out
of her trance. " What...What is this? "

" I think we need finish that conversation. "

" But what does all this ", she said while gesturing with her
hands. " have to do with that? "

" Can't someone dress up once in a while? "

She raised an eyebrow. " Well, it's just... well,
um ...don't you like it? "

" I do. " she said shyly. " It's certainly different
to see you in civilian clothes, but I don't think it's quiet
fair that I'm still in uniform. "

" It doesn't matter. You look great in your uniform. " he
said with a hint of a blush. " Um... do you think you could hold these? "

He handed her the flowers and picked up a plastic bag that
Misa failed to notice when she first opened the door. " I thought
I'd bring dinner since it's probably going to take a while. So... are
you going to let me in before someone gets suspicious? "

She gave him a small smile before fully opening the
door. " Come in. "

Hikaru scratched the back of his head. " So... this is what
your place looks like when I'm not freaking out. "

She chuckled lightly while she searched for a vase to place
the flowers in. She took the plastic bag to her kitchenette. After
preparing her small breakfast nook, the two sat down and ate in
silence. Hikaru helped with the dishes when they finished.

" We haven't been talking much. " noted Misa when the two
sat down in her small living room.

" Yeah... "

She looked down at her folded hands. " What...Where do
you want to start? "

" I...I...I want to say that whatever you decide, I'll
support your decision. So...what did you decide? "

He felt like his heart was trying to push through his ribcage.

" I... " started Misa while she wrung her hands. " I'm
keeping the baby. "

Hikaru didn't respond for several seconds. " Hikaru...? "

" Wow... " he breathed. " I'm going to be a dad... "

Misa let out a breath she didn't know she was holding.
She felt his hands wrap around her own. This caused Misa's own
heart to speed up.

" If you're... no we're going to have a baby, I think we
need to get to know each other a bit more. "

" I agree. " she said a bit breathlessly.

" Do you...do you want to go out sometime this week? I
mean are you free? "

She nodded her head. " I think we can work something out. "

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The pair had been dating for two months. Misa was in her third
month of pregnancy. Though she didn't show much, Misa already found it
to be a bit of a problem to button up her jeans. ' Guess, I'll have
to get a bigger size. '

She heard someone knocking on her door. " Coming. "

She opened the door to find Claudia also dressed in her
civilian clothing. " How are you? " said Claudia while she
leaned down. " Both of you? "

Misa laughed. " We're fine. "

Claudia smiled at her. " Ready to go? "

" Of course. "

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The two had enjoyed a girls' outing. They walked around
the shopping district and after some purchases ( namely looser
clothes for Misa), the two decided to stop by a cafe. Claudia
was enjoying her cappuccino, while Misa just had some juice.

" You're definitely pregnant. " said Claudia.

Misa gave her a questioning look. " If you can't drink
coffee, which is your lifeblood, then your pregnant. "

Misa gave her a smile. " I guess your right. "

" So, do you know what it is? "

" Not yet. There's still time and I'm in no hurry. "

" This is going to drive me mad. "

" I have to disagree. I think Hikaru has you beat. "

The two shared a laugh. " How is Ichijyo? "

" Hyper. He insists on going to every appointment. I feel
sorry for that poor doctor when he starts quizzing her. "

Claudia smiled at that image. " He's really into it. "

Misa gave a small smile. " He is. Though I know he's just
as scared as he is excited. "

" I think he forgot who's pregnant. "

Misa chuckled at that. " I think you're right. "

Misa glanced at her wrist watch. " I have to get home.
Hikaru said he's planning something for me and that I should dress up. "

" Well, I certainly can't allow any delays to happen. "

" Bye. I had a wonderful time. "

Misa picked up her purchases and walked out of the cafe.
Claudia took

another sip of her coffee. The clatter of a chair disturbed the
tranquility of the cafe.

" Misa! It's not what you think!"

Claudia searched for the source of the disturbance.
She found it at a table located on the sidewalk. Misa's eyes
started to fill with tears. Hikaru, who had knocked down his chair
when he stood up, tried pleading with her. Claudia got up and headed
towards the couple and saw the source of Misa's pain.

" Minmei..."

Minmei was sitting with a bewildered look at the table. Misa took off

running, leaving her bags behind. Hikaru went after her.

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Hikaru searched around and found a dark haired young woman wearing
sunglasses and a hat waving at him. A smile lit up his face. " Hi Nyan-Nyan*. "

" Hello Hikaru. I'm so glad you could make. It's been ages since
we've seen each other. "

" Yeah, it has. "

" I finally finished all the publicity shots for my new album.
I just had to take a break before they released it tomorrow. "

" It must be stressful. "

" It is. It just never ends and my manager is such a bore and..."

Minmei caught Hikaru's amused expression on his face. " Oh,
there I go again. Enough about me. What's going on with you? "

He looked down at his folded hands before looking her in
the eye. " I'm going to be a father. "

Minmei's eyes widened and a smile spread on her
face. " That's wonderful! "

People glanced at the overly enthusiastic girl. Minmei pulled
her hat lower. " Oops. "

She decided to speak a bit more softly. " When? "

" In about six months time. "

A frown appeared on her face. " Wait! Don't tell me I
missed your wedding. "

" You didn't. It just sort of happened. "

" Oh. "

" Actually, you're not far off topic. I need a woman's
opinion on something. "

" What? "

He pulled out a small black box. " I want to know if this
engagement ring is ok. "

" Oh Hikaru! I'm so excited! Of course I'll help! You're
my friend. "

Hikaru had a melancholy look on his face. " You know, I loved
you once. Or at least I thought I did."

Minmei blinked in surprise. " Hikaru... "

" I just never had the nerve to tell you. With your career
and all... and Kaifun... "

" I'm sorry. I...I didn't know. "

" It's alright. We were going in different directions. But,
it turned out for the best. "

The two shifted in their chairs. Minmei decided to end the
uncomfortable silence. " I'm going to sing at your wedding. "

" What? "

" It's the least I can do for all the trouble I caused you. "

" There's no need... "

" I insist. " said Minmei. " Now... let's see the ring. "

He gave her a puzzled expression. " You said you wanted a
woman's opinion. "

He slapped a hand to his forehead. " Right. "

He opened the small box up. Minmei tried to look serious and
thoughtful while she made her " analysis", but she failed miserably
and started to giggle. " It's perfect. "

" Really? "

" Yes, it's beautiful. I think she'll like it. By the way, who is she? "

Hikaru paled slightly and looked at something behind her. " Misa. "

Minmei turned her head to find a woman, the first officer
of the ship if she wasn't mistaken, staring at the two in disbelief.
Her hand was just in front of her mouth. Her eyes started to fill
with tears.

" Misa! It's not what you think! "

The woman bolted and Hikaru followed her. Minmei called after
him. " Hikaru, wait! You forgot... "

Claudia went up to her. " What happened? "

Minmei remembered seeing her with the Major. " I don't know.
I asked Hikaru to meet me and he wanted my opinion on an engagement
ring he bought. "

She held up the box. " And then I asked him... who... Oh no!
I've made a mess of things. She's the one. I've got to fix this. "

Minmei suddenly took off after them. Claudia sat down on a
chair and raised her head up to the artificial sky. " When will
the soap opera end? "

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Misa squeezed in between a group of people and jumped into a narrow
alley, pressing her back against the wall. Hikaru squeezed in
between the group that Misa had gone through only seconds earlier,
only to find that he had lost her.

" Damn it! Where'd she go? "

He thought he saw a familiar head bobbing in the sea of
pedestrians. He headed towards his only lead. Misa held her
breath until he passed.

" Hikaru wait! "

She pressed herself against the wall
again. " Shoot! I lost him again! "

Minmei placed a hand on the wall to support herself while she
caught her breath. " How can a pregnant woman be faster than an
active soldier? "

Misa rubbed the tears away. ' How does she know? '

Minmei glanced down at her sandals. " Ug! Why'd I wear heels? "

Misa tried slip away to other side of the alley only to
step on a tin can. ' Damn. '

" Hello? Is anybody there? "

Misa was far too exhausted to run anymore. She turned
around and faced her fate. " Hello Minmei. "

" Misa? Is that right? Thank goodness I found somebody. "

Misa's curiosity was piqued by this woman's behavior. ' Why does
she want to see me? '

" I'll never catch up with Hikaru and I won't have a chance to
see him because of an appointment I have. "

She pulled a small velvet box from her purse. " I know he
probably wanted to do something special, but... he was going to give
it to you anyway. "

She looked at her like she had grown a second head. " Hikaru
just wanted my opinion on the engagement ring he got you. "

" For... me? "

" He was so nervous. He just wanted a woman's opinion. "

Misa looked horrified. " Oh no. I... I've ruined everything. "

" I think that's my line. But, I think I can fix that."

She pulled out her mobile phone and dialed a number. ' Hopefully
he didn't leave it at the cafe. '

After several rings she heard a familiar masculine voice. " Hikaru?
No I haven't found her. Her phone's not with her? Why don't we meet at the
park and plan what to do there. In ten minutes at the fountain? Fine.
I'll see you then. "

Misa gave her a confused look. " What are you doing? "

Minmei had a smile on her face. " You're going to the park. "

" In ten minutes from here? How? I won't make it. "

Minmei made another phone call. A few moments later, a luxury
car with tinted windows pulled up. " You can with my driver. "

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Hikaru sat hunched over on the bench with his face buried in his
hands. " I just have the worst luck. First I lost Misa and now the ring. "

" Who said you lost me? "

Hikaru's shot up. " Misa... "

Hikaru got up and went up to her with his hands raised but
stopped short of hugging her. He lowered his hands, unsure of what he
should do. " How... "

" Minmei. "

" Minmei? "

" She found me. She said she had been trying to catch up with
you because you forgot something back at the cafe. "

She took his hand and placed a small, velvet box in the center.
Hikaru's eyes widened. ' The ring... '

Misa had her poker face on. " She said you were planning on
doing something with it. "

He was still staring at the box. " But, I think we can skip what
you planned. I can already give you an answer. "

Hikaru stared at her with wide, frightened eyes. He was more
than a little surprised when she placed her hands on his face and
leaned in for a kiss. " I think you know the answer now. "

His shaky arms enveloped her in a warm hug. He pulled away from
her briefly so he could slip the ring on her finger and then kissed her.
At that moment, the two could have cared less about what anyone thought.

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A tall, broad shouldered man wearing a grey military overcoat stood
patiently on the runway. In the distance he could see a white shuttle with
a UN Spacey insignia coming in for a landing. In addition to the shuttle,
a valkyrie was flying parallel to it. As it rolled passed him, the
dignified man with the defined chin could see holes in the tale of
the shuttle. His bushy brows knitted together in concern.

The valkyrie landed next to the shuttle. The top opened and the pilot

removed his helmet to reveal a dark haired man with a head of wild hair.
The man in the overcoat ran towards the shuttle; he adjusted his cap while
he waited for the shuttle to open. The young pilot ran towards him.

The pilot saluted him. " Lt. Ichijyo Hikaru, UN Spacey, sir! "

The admiral returned the salute. " I flew as part of the escort
for the shuttle. "

' Why did a valkyrie escort the shuttle till the planet's surface? '

He was about to ask when the door opened and the young lieutenant ran to
the stairs that were rolled in. The admiral followed him and saw a
young woman with light brown hair standing at the opening. She was
wearing the same type of overcoat he wore. He noticed that she was
carrying a wrapped bundle in her arms, which she held onto protectively
while she carefully went down the stairs. When she reached the bottom,
she handed the bundle with the same care as before to the pilot
before saluting him.

" Capt. Hayase Misa, UN Spacey. By order of Captain Bruno J.
Global I stand ready with a report, sir! "

" Well done. " he said while he saluted her.

" I also have another person for you to meet, father. "

Admiral Takashi Hayase was surprised to hear his daughter drop
the military formalities before they were in private. " Misa, what are
you talking about? "

The bundle in Hikaru's arms made a sound. He handed it to Misa
and he placed a reassuring hand on her shoulder. The action had not
gone unnoticed.

The admiral was thrilled. ' She has a man in her life. '

She looked up at him with a glowing smile. A wave of nostalgia
hit Takashi. ' Her late mother looked like that when...'

" I'd like you to meet your granddaughter, Miku. "

- End -

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* Nyan-Nyan is Minmei's codename for Hikaru when she calls him.

WAHOO! Finished! Yes, Misa and Hikaru did have a daughter. I just
decided that she would come in earlier. ;-) I decided not to demonize
Minmei. Personally, I don't dislike the SDF Macross Minmei. The
Robotech one... I think you can figure that one out. I hope everyone
enjoyed the fic. Thanks to all those that reviewed. Oh, and the line
where Misa adresses her father is from the show.