Vandread Fan Fiction ❯ Vandread REVOLUTION ❯ Chapter 6 Sole Survivor ( Chapter 6 )
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By: Zero Xenos Slasher 
New character arrives at the end of the chapter.
Anime/Manga: Vandread Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Mecha / Comedy / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 08.25.2006 | Updated On: 03.10.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 4.7K | Visits: 248 | Status: Work In Progress
New character arrives at the end of the chapter.
Anime/Manga: Vandread Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Romance / Mecha / Comedy / Action | Type: Crossover | Uploaded On: 08.25.2006 | Updated On: 03.10.2008 | Pages: 1 | Words: 4.7K | Visits: 248 | Status: Work In Progress
Vandread REVOLUTION
Disclaimer: I don’t own Vandread or anything else in this story that is copyrighted by Gonzo, but I do own the stuff I make up.
A/N: Be prepared for a long chapter and now without any more delay.
Chapter 6: Sole Survivor
In the portal Zero's Vanguard is flying on auto-pilot. Inside Zero and Kaoru are fast asleep curled together. “We are almost at the end.” said the Paksis. Zero's eyes open slowly, he smiles slightly at the sleeping teen next to him. “I can't believe this is happening.” he thought. He slowly gets up and gently moves her out of the way. “Okay, let’s find the Nirvana.” said Zero quietly. When they pass through the end of the portal the Nirvana is still sitting right where it was when Zero got sucked through. “Well that was easy.” he thought.
On the bridge of the Nirvana everybody is cheering that Zero returned, especially one certain person. “Captain, I will go help him in case he is injured.” said Meia. “The boy is special.” said Magno with a wrinkled smile. Meia turns and runs out quickly.
Inside Zero's Vanguard, Kaoru is starting to wake up. “Good mourning.” she said with a yawn. “Mourning.” replied Zero. “Look Kaoru, there's my home.” said Zero pointing at the Nirvana. “Whoa, it's huge.” she said enthusiastically. “You will feel at home here, there are only three other men on board.” said Zero. “What’s that supposed to mean.” she said angrily. “Most men are perverts where you come from, these don't even know what sex is.” replied Zero nervously.
Meia’s Dread launches from the Nirvana and flies toward his Vanguard really fast. “What's that?” asked Kaoru pointing at the dread. He looks and his eyes open wide in fear. “Oh shit, I don't want them to find you yet.” said Zero franticly. “Why?” she asked. “In this dimension the Earth is our enemy, but I'll tell you the details later." he said quickly. “A place to hide her, where they can't find her.” he thought. “I got it.” he said kneeling down and opening a panel under his feet, revealing a large area under the cockpit. “Go on, I'll come get you as quickly as I can.” he said hugging her. “Okay, but if your not back in one hour, I'm coming out.” she said stubbornly. “There's food down there if you get hungry.” he said as she climbs in.
On the bridge, Ezra's computer starts beeping. “Captain, I'm getting readings of two separate life signs in the Vanguard.” she reported. “Two, I wonder if he knows he brought something or someone back with him.” thought the captain. “Alright, I want guards to be ready for anything when the Vanguard enters the hanger.” she commanded. The halls around the hanger become crowded with guards waiting for the Vanguard to dock.
Just outside the hanger, Zero is maneuvering his Vanguard to enter. Once he is in he shuts off the system and climbs out to see all the guards standing ready with their weapons. “Nice to see you too.” said Zero nervously raising his hands into the air. “It's not you.” said Meia from his left after getting out of her dread. “Then, could you tell me what they're doing?” asked Zero nervously. “Our scanners detected a second life form inside your Vanguard.” replied Meia. “A second life form.” said Zero scratching the side of his head nervously. “Big Brother!” yelled Mia from behind the wall of guards. “Let the little girl through.” commanded Meia. The guards form a path for Mia while keeping their aim on the Vanguard. She runs through strait to Zero. “Mia, you're alright.” said Zero kneeling down and hugging her. “Brother, I remember what happened, and I told them about the Paksis.” she said while hugging him. “But, how do you know about the Paksis?” asked Zero. “The blood transfusion, remember.” she said. “Oh yeah, that’s right.” said Zero. “Alright, would you please move away from the Vanguard?” asked Meia. “I can't do that.” said Zero calmly. “And why not?” asked Meia curiously. “Because, I've known that there was another person in there.” said Zero standing up holding his little sister. All of the guards look a little puzzled. “What do you mean?” asked Meia. “I brought a person from the other dimension with me.” said Zero calmly setting Mia down. He opens the Vanguards hatch and climbs in. “Hey Kaoru, I forgot the ships scanners could detect life signs.” said Zero opening the panel on the floor. “I guess that means I can come out now, right?” she asked climbing up. Zero steps out of the Vanguard and holds out his hand for Kaoru. “Thank you.” she said climbing out of the Vanguard. “Big brother, she's pretty.” said Mia playfully. “Zero, your little sister is adorable.” said Kaoru smiling. “Meia, I need to speak with the captain about something.” said Zero calmly. “Sure, go ahead.” she said quietly. “But, she needs to come with me so the captain can meet her.” said Zero walking toward the wall of guards. “Wait a minute, why does she need to meet the captain?” asked Meia. “So I can introduce her.” he said flatly. As Kaoru runs over to Zero and hugs his arm. “Okay, lets go.” she said playfully. Meia clinches her fist in anger suddenly as they're walking out. “Why am I getting so angry?” she asked herself quietly. “Because, you're jealous.” said Mia giggling. “What?” she asked turning around to see Mia looking at her with bright green eyes. “I'm not jealous of her.” said Meia walking out of the hanger. “If you say so.” muttered Mia getting up and walking out of the hanger as well.
On the Bridge, Zero is explaining what happened after he got sucked into the dimension portal. Kaoru is looking at everything around her and at the vast emptiness of space at the same time. “Captain, I'm so sorry for troubling you and your crew with all that has happened.” he apologized kneeling on the ground. “So in the dimension you went to, the Earth was not in ruin?” she asked. “Yeah, that’s correct.” replied Zero. “So you’re saying that this girl is from that Earth?” she questioned. “Yes.” he said quietly. “Are you two done talking yet?” asked Kaoru. “Yes, we're done.” said the captain. “Well captain, I think I'm going to go take a shower and try to go to sleep.” said Zero walking towards the door. “Wait a minute, where am I supposed to stay.” demanded Kaoru. “I don't really know, but my door is always open.” said Zero with a wink walking away. “Huh, does he mean I can stay in his room.” she thought blushing as she walks out and follows him.
In his room the damage from the explosion had been repaired already. “Wow, they repaired my room really quick.” said Zero starting to pull out the braid in his hair. “Um Zero, are you sure you want me in your room, there’s only one bed.” said Kaoru shyly. “Don't worry, I can't sleep in a bed like most people.” he said about halfway through the braid. “Why not?” she asked. “Well, when I'm done getting this braid out I'll show you.” he said tugging at his hair. “Would you like some help with that?” she asked. “I thought you would never ask.” said Zero embarrassed a little. “It's no problem.” she said smiling. Kaoru walks over to him and helps get the rest of the braid out. “Thanks, it's always been hard for me to get the top of it out.” he said quietly. “Who braided it in the first place, I know you didn't.” said Kaoru. “Mia did, she always has.” he said looking at the floor. “I'm sorry, I forgot about your mom.” she apologized quietly. “And this is also the reason that I don't sleep in a bed.” said Zero trying to hold back the tears in his eyes. “What’s wrong?” asked Kaoru concerned about him. “It's nothing, I'll be back in a little bit.” he said standing up and walking out the room.
In the Hanger, Zero is climbing into his Vanguard. “Where are you going?” asked Meia from below. He doesn’t answer and continues to start his systems. “I’m talking to you.” she said agitated by him. She climbs up in front of the hatch to look in. He looks at her with fear and sadness in his eyes. “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked stepping backwards, she loses her footing. Without saying a word he grabs her wrist helping regain balance. He lets go of her when she does. “Please, tell me where you’re going?” asked Meia. He closes his eyes and looks away, and then closes the hatch with tears already flowing uncontrollably. Meia moves out of the way quickly as he launches heading away from the Nirvana at an extremely high rate of speed.
On the bridge, alerts of the Vanguard being launched are beeping. “What is he doing.” thought BC. “Zero, where are you going?” she asked over the communicator. There is no answer from him. “Answer me.” she demanded. But there is still no response. The computer beeps and Zero’s Vanguard disappears from the radar. “Damn it, Meia where are you?” she asked. “I’m in the hanger; I’m heading out in my Dread to retrieve Zero.” said Meia. Magno enters the bridge. “BC, what’s all the commotion?” asked the captain. “Zero has fled the Nirvana.” reported BC. “Hmm, he probably went somewhere to clear his mind.” said the captain. “Meia is volunteering to go get him.” reported BC. “By all means.” said Magno. “Alright captain.” said BC. “Meia, you may go whenever your ready.” said BC over the radio. “Roger that, I’m heading out right now.” she reported. “Miss Magno, I’m going as well.” said Mia over the radio of as she launches a Dread. “Return to the Nirvana now!” ordered BC. “I won’t, he’s my big brother and the only family I have left.” she said almost starting to cry. “You may go, but please be careful.” said Magno. “Thank you, Miss Magno.” said Mia happily. “The young one might just be a big help someday.” said Magno calmly. “Pardon?” asked BC. “Just look how she flies that Dread, it looks like she's been in it for a long time.” said Magno looking out the window.
Inside the Dread Mia's in. “Paksis, I want you to make this like the ones we looked at before, with my design in certain places.” she said smiling. “It shall be done.” said the Paksis in her head. “Thank you.” said Mia happily. “Don’t worry brother, I'll take care of you this time.” thought Mia. She pushes the Dread to full throttle and the green light of the Paksis surrounds it.
Far away from the Nirvana on a small planet Zero is sitting on his Vanguards shoulder still crying uncontrollably. He looks up into the air still crying. “They’re coming for me.” he said through the sobs. He jumps down off the shoulder and suddenly falls to his back screaming in pain. When he recovers and sits up he sees an animal that looks like a very large cat with a tail about three times the length of the rest of its body running away from him really fast. “What was that?” he asked as he wipes the tears from his eyes. “I can’t let them take me back, at least not yet.” he thought as he limps over and climbs up to the cockpit. “Let’s get out of here.” he said starting up the system. The Vanguard launches just before the Dreads break through the atmosphere. “I’m sorry, but I have to do this.” he thought. “I’m going to drop an EMP so they won’t be able to follow me for a little while.” said Zero typing on the keypad. A small ball drops from the tip of his Vanguards foot and hits the ground.
A few minutes later Meia’s Dread breaks through the atmosphere flying right towards the trap. Mia’s Dread never comes through the atmosphere. “He’s not on this planet anymore.” said Mia over the radio. “But the signal is coming from right underneath my Dread.” replied Meia. “Shut off your system.” said Mia quickly. “What, why?” asked Meia. As she hears a beep followed by a loud whistling sound, then it stops and Meia’s Dread drops with all systems fried.
Just outside of the planets atmosphere. “Oh well, I tried to warn her about the trap.” said Mia with a shrug. “Commander, could you send someone to retrieve Miss Meia from these coordinates.” she said over the com and typing on her keypad. “I’m going after my big brother.” she added as she takes off in the direction that Zero was headed.
A short distance away in the cockpit of Zero’s Vanguard, the enemy alert is going off. “Not now.” he complained. As a swarm of what looks like gigantic bugs emerge from subspace. “I don’t have time for you!” he screamed. “ZG tech, level six, White Lightning!” he yelled holding both hands in front of him. As bolts of white electricity fly from his palms in all directions at them. Only a few bolts hit the bugs and after a few second some of them start to float closer to each other. “Damn, it wasn’t enough.” he thought. “Fine, ZG tech, level five, Black Lightning!” he yelled holding his hands out again. The bolts fly out so quick the bugs don’t have time to react, they hit and the swarm starts colliding into each other and exploding on contact. “I hate having to use that attack now.” he thought remembering about Orez. After a few minutes he notices that the entire swarm has been decimated and in its place a light green ooze floating in there place. “What the hell, is that Paksis?” he asked quickly. “No, it’s not.” replied the Paksis. He looks at the ooze one last time and takes off away from it.
Shortly after Mia’s Dread flies right by the light green ooze. “Is that Paksis?” she asked. “No, it isn’t.” replied the Paksis. “Well it looks like it.” she said in annoyance but she flies off still after Zero.
A very short distance away, Zero is trying to avoid being caught by the one Dread that is still after him. “Damn it, who is this person?” he asked extremely irritated. “There is no one on the Nirvana that can track me as good as this one.” he thought. “I can feel Paksis in from inside that Dread following us.” said the Paksis. “Are you sure?” he asked quickly stopping the Vanguard. “Yes.” replied the Paksis calmly. “Mia if that is you return to the Nirvana.” said Zero over the comm. “I’ve come to bring you back brother.” replied Mia. “You’re wasting your time, I’m not going back yet.” he said quietly. “Why don’t you want to return?” she asked worried about him. “I just have stuff on my mind.” he said quietly. “I will return soon, alright.” he added, then cut the radio and took off away from her. “But why?” she asked herself, tears welling up into her eyes.
Some time later, the crew of the Nirvana is lazing around on the bridge. “How much longer do we have to wait!” screamed Bart. “Until my brother returns to the Hanger.” replied Mia. “And how long will that be?” he asked in annoyance. “No one knows but him.” said Magno as she enters the bridge. “Brother, please return to us soon.” thought Mia.
Hours pass and Zero appears on the radar. “Finally, he decided to come back.” complained Bart. “Prepare to move out when he returns to the hanger.” commanded Magno. Bart jumps into the pilot area and prepares the ship. As the Vanguard enters the hanger the Nirvana blasts forward, there destination is the pirates asteroid base between Tarak and Majale.
As Zero climbs out of his Vanguard he is tackled by his little sister. “Big brother, I’m so glad you finally came back.” she said starting to cry. “I’m sorry for worrying you Mia.” he said softly as he hugs her. Zero stands picking up Mia and walking out of the hanger calmly. “Zero!” shouted Meia from across the hanger. “Yeah.” he answered turning to see her. “What were you thinking when you left that EMP as a decoy?” she asked, angrily clinching her fist. “You shouldn’t have followed me, that is why I left it.” he said turning back around so quick his hair flies up and around him. He starts walking out and the crowd that gathered at the entrance parts as he walks towards them.
As Zero walks down the hall everyone avoids him. “What’s with everybody?” he thought. “Mia...” Zero started. “Yes, what’s wrong?” asked Mia. “It’s nothing, never mind.” he said deciding not to ask about what happened. As he is walking through the halls he hears his stomach growl. “Looks like I need to find something to eat.” he said with a chuckle. “Let’s go to the cafeteria.” Mia said smiling. She shows him the way to get there.
When they arrive at the cafeteria, Zero looks at all the delicious food but he doesn’t see what he wants. “What’s going on, there isn’t any steak.” he said tapping his foot on the ground. “But there is so much other stuff you can eat.” said Mia. “I don’t want anything else.” he said. “Well, there is a kitchen.” she said pointing at a few doors in the back. “It looks like these people are about to have one of the best meals they ever had.” he said smiling. Mia jumps down out of his arms. “You better pull your hair back then.” she said holding out a rubber band. “Right.” he said taking it. “I’ll braid it later.” she said walking out of the cafeteria.
When Zero goes through the doors he finds that the kitchen is larger than he is use to. “Well, I better find ever thing I will need.” he said quietly to himself. When he finds all the equipment that he will need to make the meals he gets cleaned up. “Now, let the games begin!” he announced.
Meanwhile, Mia has gone up to the bridge and delivered a message to the captain. “So Zero is going to make a feast that only he knows how.” repeated the captain. “Yes, but he cannot be disrupted while he’s in there.” answered Mia. “Well I will just have to tell everyone that they're not aloud in the kitchen for a short time.” said Magno smiling at her. “Really, thanks Miss Magno.” said Mia smiling happily as she runs out.
A few minutes later the intercom comes on and Magno tells everyone that the kitchen is off limits. “Well, that will help me finish this meal quicker.” he said to himself. “I’m not used to being able to see so well, but this is so easy to cook now.” he thought smiling. “What are you making?” asked the Paksis. “Sorry, can’t tell you, even if you’re not going to tell anyone else.” he said.
Hours later, when it’s time for dinner Zero calls the bridge and tells the captain that everything has been prepared. “I hope you made enough for the entire crew.” said Magno calmly. “Trust me there should be enough for everybody to have seconds.” he said calmly. “Well, I will be down there in a few minutes.” she said. “I will tell everyone that it’s ready when you get down here.” said Zero stretching his arms.
A few minutes later Magno enter the cafeteria to see a huge mountain of food stacked neatly on a counter. “My word, I never new anyone could cook that much food by themselves.” said Magno a little shocked at the sight. “Good evening captain.” said Zero calmly bowing. “You might want to protect that food for when Hibiki enters.” warned Magno. “Don’t worry about that.” he said as he snaps his fingers. A faint dome appears over the counter. “Nothing can get through that.” he said smiling. “Well, you better call everyone.” said Magno taking a seat. “Yeah.” he said walking to the intercom. “If I could have everyone’s attention, dinner is served.” he said.
After a few minutes everyone has entered the cafeteria, Hibiki has been blindfolded but he starts drooling from the smell. “Before we start eating I want everyone to know that I have been cooking for my family for the last ten years, but I’ve never cooked for this many people.” he said nervously. “So I hope you all enjoy, and let the children get their food first.” he said walking away from the counter. Once he is away from the counter the dome fades away from over the food. No one moves except for Mia. When she is done getting what she wants she sits at a table on the far side of the room. A few people start getting in line, then a few more, eventually everyone has some of the food. When Zero sees that everyone is eating he sneaks out of the cafeteria and down the hall. “I hope no one notices that I’m not in there.” he thought to himself.
He makes his way down to the garden to relax and focus on more important things. “I need to find out how to take Kaoru back to her dimension.” he said softly. “I care about her and I don’t want her getting hurt.” he said lying down. He closes his eyes and drifts to sleep.
In the Cafeteria the food has gotten low from everybody eating, Mia is still sitting by herself. She had been the first person to eat his food and she loved every bit of it. “I am glad my brother is here.” she said smiling happily. From around the room Mia hears all sorts of compliments on the food and the surprise that it was made by a man.
Zero wakes up breathing heavily, his body is soaked with sweat. “What was that?” he asked himself. “I think you should go up to the bridge.” said the Paksis. “Alright.” replied Zero. He stands up and walks up to the bridge. When he gets there an alarm is beeping but there is nobody around to check it so he walks over to the console and presses a blinking button. On the screen it shows what looks like a jet running from a group of harvesters. “That isn’t a normal Dread.” he said quietly. “I think they need help.” said the captain from behind him. “Everyone is still eating aren’t they?” he asked. “Most of them are, the rest are relaxing.” replied Magno. “I think I can help them by myself.” said Zero walking towards the door. “And by the way, I’ve never had such good food in years.” she praised. “Like I said I’ve been cooking for the last ten years.” he said leaving the bridge.
In the hanger Zero climbs into his Vanguard and launches. When he is outside he flies on an intercept course of the Harvesters. “Any body that gets attacked by the Harvesters is an ally of ours.” screamed Zero slashing a Sea-Urchin Harvester in half. The jet suddenly slows to a stop with its power off. Zero flies in, grabs it, and thrusts toward the Nirvana just before a group of Cube-types collide into it. Zero’s radio gets a static filled communication from somewhere. “I can’t hear what the message is.” he thought trying to boost the signal. “dai es ebbd.” said the person over the radio. “What the hell?” he asked himself. “I cannot understand you, please repeat.” said Zero over the radio. “I said, are you an ally.” said the person in the jet. “I’m an ally.” said Zero hesitantly. “I think everyone is going to freaked out when they find out there is a man inside this Dread.” thought Zero. As he is just getting back to the Nirvana, Dreads start launching to finish off the Harvesters. “Better late than never.” he said to himself.
Inside the hanger where the Vanguards are kept the unknown Dread has been locked down. Zero walks over to the side of it and taps on the dark tinted window. “Hey, you can come out now.” said Zero trying to look inside the cockpit. When Zero reaches to knock again, the hatch cracks open letting out a lot of smoke. When it lifts up the pilot stands up wearing a thin layer of black and red armor, and a helmet covering his face. Meia walks over pointing the laser ring at him. “Take off the helmet and step out of the Dread.” she commanded. “Ebquzth, wijh zuno yo e jorask.” he said in his native language. “What, you’re a man?” said Meia shocked at the discovery. “Sa jtuh, esk dai'qo aso tah ejj xuhrt!” he grunted. “Could you speak in our language?” asked Zero. “Oh, you don’t know what I was saying.” said the man smiling evilly. “What is you’re name young man.” asked the captain as she walked up to them. “I don’t talk to old people.” he said taking his helmet off and folding his arms across his chest. “I’ll only speak to high ranking officers.” he added. “She's the captain.” said Zero. His expression goes very grim. “Well, that’s good to know.” he muttered with a sweat drop on the back of his head. The man straitens up, putting his right fist over his heart then jolting it out and up a little. “Slychin Ravern Eackazoua, Brigadier General of the MRG.” he said at attention. “Well, we have a military general in our presence.” said Magno stepping closer to him. Slychin stays perfectly still. “Around here you have no rank.” she said gruffly. “What I want to know is?” asked Zero stepping out from behind him. “Why were you running from those harvesters, and where are your troops?” Zero asked with his arms crossed over his chest. Slychin looks down closing his eyes and sighing. “Well, as for my troops, they’re all dead.” he said bluntly. “And the reason I was running, I was following a large green beam of energy that destroyed my home planet, Mahcross.” he said clinching his fist in front of his face. Zero’s eyes go wide but he tries to hide the fact the attack that destroyed a Harvester flagship also destroyed a planet light years away.
TBC
A/N: Finally I have finished Chapter 6 and sorry about the weird language that Slychin speaks if you want to know what he is saying message me until I get finished with making the full translation key. And to all my fans and friends, Slychin will be followed as well as Zero so you will have to wait for Chapter 7: The Prince and the Transformations. I will try to finish it as fast as I can but I have had trouble thinking. Like always R&R, flames are expectable. This is Zero signing off.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Vandread or anything else in this story that is copyrighted by Gonzo, but I do own the stuff I make up.
A/N: Be prepared for a long chapter and now without any more delay.
Chapter 6: Sole Survivor
In the portal Zero's Vanguard is flying on auto-pilot. Inside Zero and Kaoru are fast asleep curled together. “We are almost at the end.” said the Paksis. Zero's eyes open slowly, he smiles slightly at the sleeping teen next to him. “I can't believe this is happening.” he thought. He slowly gets up and gently moves her out of the way. “Okay, let’s find the Nirvana.” said Zero quietly. When they pass through the end of the portal the Nirvana is still sitting right where it was when Zero got sucked through. “Well that was easy.” he thought.
On the bridge of the Nirvana everybody is cheering that Zero returned, especially one certain person. “Captain, I will go help him in case he is injured.” said Meia. “The boy is special.” said Magno with a wrinkled smile. Meia turns and runs out quickly.
Inside Zero's Vanguard, Kaoru is starting to wake up. “Good mourning.” she said with a yawn. “Mourning.” replied Zero. “Look Kaoru, there's my home.” said Zero pointing at the Nirvana. “Whoa, it's huge.” she said enthusiastically. “You will feel at home here, there are only three other men on board.” said Zero. “What’s that supposed to mean.” she said angrily. “Most men are perverts where you come from, these don't even know what sex is.” replied Zero nervously.
Meia’s Dread launches from the Nirvana and flies toward his Vanguard really fast. “What's that?” asked Kaoru pointing at the dread. He looks and his eyes open wide in fear. “Oh shit, I don't want them to find you yet.” said Zero franticly. “Why?” she asked. “In this dimension the Earth is our enemy, but I'll tell you the details later." he said quickly. “A place to hide her, where they can't find her.” he thought. “I got it.” he said kneeling down and opening a panel under his feet, revealing a large area under the cockpit. “Go on, I'll come get you as quickly as I can.” he said hugging her. “Okay, but if your not back in one hour, I'm coming out.” she said stubbornly. “There's food down there if you get hungry.” he said as she climbs in.
On the bridge, Ezra's computer starts beeping. “Captain, I'm getting readings of two separate life signs in the Vanguard.” she reported. “Two, I wonder if he knows he brought something or someone back with him.” thought the captain. “Alright, I want guards to be ready for anything when the Vanguard enters the hanger.” she commanded. The halls around the hanger become crowded with guards waiting for the Vanguard to dock.
Just outside the hanger, Zero is maneuvering his Vanguard to enter. Once he is in he shuts off the system and climbs out to see all the guards standing ready with their weapons. “Nice to see you too.” said Zero nervously raising his hands into the air. “It's not you.” said Meia from his left after getting out of her dread. “Then, could you tell me what they're doing?” asked Zero nervously. “Our scanners detected a second life form inside your Vanguard.” replied Meia. “A second life form.” said Zero scratching the side of his head nervously. “Big Brother!” yelled Mia from behind the wall of guards. “Let the little girl through.” commanded Meia. The guards form a path for Mia while keeping their aim on the Vanguard. She runs through strait to Zero. “Mia, you're alright.” said Zero kneeling down and hugging her. “Brother, I remember what happened, and I told them about the Paksis.” she said while hugging him. “But, how do you know about the Paksis?” asked Zero. “The blood transfusion, remember.” she said. “Oh yeah, that’s right.” said Zero. “Alright, would you please move away from the Vanguard?” asked Meia. “I can't do that.” said Zero calmly. “And why not?” asked Meia curiously. “Because, I've known that there was another person in there.” said Zero standing up holding his little sister. All of the guards look a little puzzled. “What do you mean?” asked Meia. “I brought a person from the other dimension with me.” said Zero calmly setting Mia down. He opens the Vanguards hatch and climbs in. “Hey Kaoru, I forgot the ships scanners could detect life signs.” said Zero opening the panel on the floor. “I guess that means I can come out now, right?” she asked climbing up. Zero steps out of the Vanguard and holds out his hand for Kaoru. “Thank you.” she said climbing out of the Vanguard. “Big brother, she's pretty.” said Mia playfully. “Zero, your little sister is adorable.” said Kaoru smiling. “Meia, I need to speak with the captain about something.” said Zero calmly. “Sure, go ahead.” she said quietly. “But, she needs to come with me so the captain can meet her.” said Zero walking toward the wall of guards. “Wait a minute, why does she need to meet the captain?” asked Meia. “So I can introduce her.” he said flatly. As Kaoru runs over to Zero and hugs his arm. “Okay, lets go.” she said playfully. Meia clinches her fist in anger suddenly as they're walking out. “Why am I getting so angry?” she asked herself quietly. “Because, you're jealous.” said Mia giggling. “What?” she asked turning around to see Mia looking at her with bright green eyes. “I'm not jealous of her.” said Meia walking out of the hanger. “If you say so.” muttered Mia getting up and walking out of the hanger as well.
On the Bridge, Zero is explaining what happened after he got sucked into the dimension portal. Kaoru is looking at everything around her and at the vast emptiness of space at the same time. “Captain, I'm so sorry for troubling you and your crew with all that has happened.” he apologized kneeling on the ground. “So in the dimension you went to, the Earth was not in ruin?” she asked. “Yeah, that’s correct.” replied Zero. “So you’re saying that this girl is from that Earth?” she questioned. “Yes.” he said quietly. “Are you two done talking yet?” asked Kaoru. “Yes, we're done.” said the captain. “Well captain, I think I'm going to go take a shower and try to go to sleep.” said Zero walking towards the door. “Wait a minute, where am I supposed to stay.” demanded Kaoru. “I don't really know, but my door is always open.” said Zero with a wink walking away. “Huh, does he mean I can stay in his room.” she thought blushing as she walks out and follows him.
In his room the damage from the explosion had been repaired already. “Wow, they repaired my room really quick.” said Zero starting to pull out the braid in his hair. “Um Zero, are you sure you want me in your room, there’s only one bed.” said Kaoru shyly. “Don't worry, I can't sleep in a bed like most people.” he said about halfway through the braid. “Why not?” she asked. “Well, when I'm done getting this braid out I'll show you.” he said tugging at his hair. “Would you like some help with that?” she asked. “I thought you would never ask.” said Zero embarrassed a little. “It's no problem.” she said smiling. Kaoru walks over to him and helps get the rest of the braid out. “Thanks, it's always been hard for me to get the top of it out.” he said quietly. “Who braided it in the first place, I know you didn't.” said Kaoru. “Mia did, she always has.” he said looking at the floor. “I'm sorry, I forgot about your mom.” she apologized quietly. “And this is also the reason that I don't sleep in a bed.” said Zero trying to hold back the tears in his eyes. “What’s wrong?” asked Kaoru concerned about him. “It's nothing, I'll be back in a little bit.” he said standing up and walking out the room.
In the Hanger, Zero is climbing into his Vanguard. “Where are you going?” asked Meia from below. He doesn’t answer and continues to start his systems. “I’m talking to you.” she said agitated by him. She climbs up in front of the hatch to look in. He looks at her with fear and sadness in his eyes. “Why are you looking at me like that?” she asked stepping backwards, she loses her footing. Without saying a word he grabs her wrist helping regain balance. He lets go of her when she does. “Please, tell me where you’re going?” asked Meia. He closes his eyes and looks away, and then closes the hatch with tears already flowing uncontrollably. Meia moves out of the way quickly as he launches heading away from the Nirvana at an extremely high rate of speed.
On the bridge, alerts of the Vanguard being launched are beeping. “What is he doing.” thought BC. “Zero, where are you going?” she asked over the communicator. There is no answer from him. “Answer me.” she demanded. But there is still no response. The computer beeps and Zero’s Vanguard disappears from the radar. “Damn it, Meia where are you?” she asked. “I’m in the hanger; I’m heading out in my Dread to retrieve Zero.” said Meia. Magno enters the bridge. “BC, what’s all the commotion?” asked the captain. “Zero has fled the Nirvana.” reported BC. “Hmm, he probably went somewhere to clear his mind.” said the captain. “Meia is volunteering to go get him.” reported BC. “By all means.” said Magno. “Alright captain.” said BC. “Meia, you may go whenever your ready.” said BC over the radio. “Roger that, I’m heading out right now.” she reported. “Miss Magno, I’m going as well.” said Mia over the radio of as she launches a Dread. “Return to the Nirvana now!” ordered BC. “I won’t, he’s my big brother and the only family I have left.” she said almost starting to cry. “You may go, but please be careful.” said Magno. “Thank you, Miss Magno.” said Mia happily. “The young one might just be a big help someday.” said Magno calmly. “Pardon?” asked BC. “Just look how she flies that Dread, it looks like she's been in it for a long time.” said Magno looking out the window.
Inside the Dread Mia's in. “Paksis, I want you to make this like the ones we looked at before, with my design in certain places.” she said smiling. “It shall be done.” said the Paksis in her head. “Thank you.” said Mia happily. “Don’t worry brother, I'll take care of you this time.” thought Mia. She pushes the Dread to full throttle and the green light of the Paksis surrounds it.
Far away from the Nirvana on a small planet Zero is sitting on his Vanguards shoulder still crying uncontrollably. He looks up into the air still crying. “They’re coming for me.” he said through the sobs. He jumps down off the shoulder and suddenly falls to his back screaming in pain. When he recovers and sits up he sees an animal that looks like a very large cat with a tail about three times the length of the rest of its body running away from him really fast. “What was that?” he asked as he wipes the tears from his eyes. “I can’t let them take me back, at least not yet.” he thought as he limps over and climbs up to the cockpit. “Let’s get out of here.” he said starting up the system. The Vanguard launches just before the Dreads break through the atmosphere. “I’m sorry, but I have to do this.” he thought. “I’m going to drop an EMP so they won’t be able to follow me for a little while.” said Zero typing on the keypad. A small ball drops from the tip of his Vanguards foot and hits the ground.
A few minutes later Meia’s Dread breaks through the atmosphere flying right towards the trap. Mia’s Dread never comes through the atmosphere. “He’s not on this planet anymore.” said Mia over the radio. “But the signal is coming from right underneath my Dread.” replied Meia. “Shut off your system.” said Mia quickly. “What, why?” asked Meia. As she hears a beep followed by a loud whistling sound, then it stops and Meia’s Dread drops with all systems fried.
Just outside of the planets atmosphere. “Oh well, I tried to warn her about the trap.” said Mia with a shrug. “Commander, could you send someone to retrieve Miss Meia from these coordinates.” she said over the com and typing on her keypad. “I’m going after my big brother.” she added as she takes off in the direction that Zero was headed.
A short distance away in the cockpit of Zero’s Vanguard, the enemy alert is going off. “Not now.” he complained. As a swarm of what looks like gigantic bugs emerge from subspace. “I don’t have time for you!” he screamed. “ZG tech, level six, White Lightning!” he yelled holding both hands in front of him. As bolts of white electricity fly from his palms in all directions at them. Only a few bolts hit the bugs and after a few second some of them start to float closer to each other. “Damn, it wasn’t enough.” he thought. “Fine, ZG tech, level five, Black Lightning!” he yelled holding his hands out again. The bolts fly out so quick the bugs don’t have time to react, they hit and the swarm starts colliding into each other and exploding on contact. “I hate having to use that attack now.” he thought remembering about Orez. After a few minutes he notices that the entire swarm has been decimated and in its place a light green ooze floating in there place. “What the hell, is that Paksis?” he asked quickly. “No, it’s not.” replied the Paksis. He looks at the ooze one last time and takes off away from it.
Shortly after Mia’s Dread flies right by the light green ooze. “Is that Paksis?” she asked. “No, it isn’t.” replied the Paksis. “Well it looks like it.” she said in annoyance but she flies off still after Zero.
A very short distance away, Zero is trying to avoid being caught by the one Dread that is still after him. “Damn it, who is this person?” he asked extremely irritated. “There is no one on the Nirvana that can track me as good as this one.” he thought. “I can feel Paksis in from inside that Dread following us.” said the Paksis. “Are you sure?” he asked quickly stopping the Vanguard. “Yes.” replied the Paksis calmly. “Mia if that is you return to the Nirvana.” said Zero over the comm. “I’ve come to bring you back brother.” replied Mia. “You’re wasting your time, I’m not going back yet.” he said quietly. “Why don’t you want to return?” she asked worried about him. “I just have stuff on my mind.” he said quietly. “I will return soon, alright.” he added, then cut the radio and took off away from her. “But why?” she asked herself, tears welling up into her eyes.
Some time later, the crew of the Nirvana is lazing around on the bridge. “How much longer do we have to wait!” screamed Bart. “Until my brother returns to the Hanger.” replied Mia. “And how long will that be?” he asked in annoyance. “No one knows but him.” said Magno as she enters the bridge. “Brother, please return to us soon.” thought Mia.
Hours pass and Zero appears on the radar. “Finally, he decided to come back.” complained Bart. “Prepare to move out when he returns to the hanger.” commanded Magno. Bart jumps into the pilot area and prepares the ship. As the Vanguard enters the hanger the Nirvana blasts forward, there destination is the pirates asteroid base between Tarak and Majale.
As Zero climbs out of his Vanguard he is tackled by his little sister. “Big brother, I’m so glad you finally came back.” she said starting to cry. “I’m sorry for worrying you Mia.” he said softly as he hugs her. Zero stands picking up Mia and walking out of the hanger calmly. “Zero!” shouted Meia from across the hanger. “Yeah.” he answered turning to see her. “What were you thinking when you left that EMP as a decoy?” she asked, angrily clinching her fist. “You shouldn’t have followed me, that is why I left it.” he said turning back around so quick his hair flies up and around him. He starts walking out and the crowd that gathered at the entrance parts as he walks towards them.
As Zero walks down the hall everyone avoids him. “What’s with everybody?” he thought. “Mia...” Zero started. “Yes, what’s wrong?” asked Mia. “It’s nothing, never mind.” he said deciding not to ask about what happened. As he is walking through the halls he hears his stomach growl. “Looks like I need to find something to eat.” he said with a chuckle. “Let’s go to the cafeteria.” Mia said smiling. She shows him the way to get there.
When they arrive at the cafeteria, Zero looks at all the delicious food but he doesn’t see what he wants. “What’s going on, there isn’t any steak.” he said tapping his foot on the ground. “But there is so much other stuff you can eat.” said Mia. “I don’t want anything else.” he said. “Well, there is a kitchen.” she said pointing at a few doors in the back. “It looks like these people are about to have one of the best meals they ever had.” he said smiling. Mia jumps down out of his arms. “You better pull your hair back then.” she said holding out a rubber band. “Right.” he said taking it. “I’ll braid it later.” she said walking out of the cafeteria.
When Zero goes through the doors he finds that the kitchen is larger than he is use to. “Well, I better find ever thing I will need.” he said quietly to himself. When he finds all the equipment that he will need to make the meals he gets cleaned up. “Now, let the games begin!” he announced.
Meanwhile, Mia has gone up to the bridge and delivered a message to the captain. “So Zero is going to make a feast that only he knows how.” repeated the captain. “Yes, but he cannot be disrupted while he’s in there.” answered Mia. “Well I will just have to tell everyone that they're not aloud in the kitchen for a short time.” said Magno smiling at her. “Really, thanks Miss Magno.” said Mia smiling happily as she runs out.
A few minutes later the intercom comes on and Magno tells everyone that the kitchen is off limits. “Well, that will help me finish this meal quicker.” he said to himself. “I’m not used to being able to see so well, but this is so easy to cook now.” he thought smiling. “What are you making?” asked the Paksis. “Sorry, can’t tell you, even if you’re not going to tell anyone else.” he said.
Hours later, when it’s time for dinner Zero calls the bridge and tells the captain that everything has been prepared. “I hope you made enough for the entire crew.” said Magno calmly. “Trust me there should be enough for everybody to have seconds.” he said calmly. “Well, I will be down there in a few minutes.” she said. “I will tell everyone that it’s ready when you get down here.” said Zero stretching his arms.
A few minutes later Magno enter the cafeteria to see a huge mountain of food stacked neatly on a counter. “My word, I never new anyone could cook that much food by themselves.” said Magno a little shocked at the sight. “Good evening captain.” said Zero calmly bowing. “You might want to protect that food for when Hibiki enters.” warned Magno. “Don’t worry about that.” he said as he snaps his fingers. A faint dome appears over the counter. “Nothing can get through that.” he said smiling. “Well, you better call everyone.” said Magno taking a seat. “Yeah.” he said walking to the intercom. “If I could have everyone’s attention, dinner is served.” he said.
After a few minutes everyone has entered the cafeteria, Hibiki has been blindfolded but he starts drooling from the smell. “Before we start eating I want everyone to know that I have been cooking for my family for the last ten years, but I’ve never cooked for this many people.” he said nervously. “So I hope you all enjoy, and let the children get their food first.” he said walking away from the counter. Once he is away from the counter the dome fades away from over the food. No one moves except for Mia. When she is done getting what she wants she sits at a table on the far side of the room. A few people start getting in line, then a few more, eventually everyone has some of the food. When Zero sees that everyone is eating he sneaks out of the cafeteria and down the hall. “I hope no one notices that I’m not in there.” he thought to himself.
He makes his way down to the garden to relax and focus on more important things. “I need to find out how to take Kaoru back to her dimension.” he said softly. “I care about her and I don’t want her getting hurt.” he said lying down. He closes his eyes and drifts to sleep.
In the Cafeteria the food has gotten low from everybody eating, Mia is still sitting by herself. She had been the first person to eat his food and she loved every bit of it. “I am glad my brother is here.” she said smiling happily. From around the room Mia hears all sorts of compliments on the food and the surprise that it was made by a man.
Zero wakes up breathing heavily, his body is soaked with sweat. “What was that?” he asked himself. “I think you should go up to the bridge.” said the Paksis. “Alright.” replied Zero. He stands up and walks up to the bridge. When he gets there an alarm is beeping but there is nobody around to check it so he walks over to the console and presses a blinking button. On the screen it shows what looks like a jet running from a group of harvesters. “That isn’t a normal Dread.” he said quietly. “I think they need help.” said the captain from behind him. “Everyone is still eating aren’t they?” he asked. “Most of them are, the rest are relaxing.” replied Magno. “I think I can help them by myself.” said Zero walking towards the door. “And by the way, I’ve never had such good food in years.” she praised. “Like I said I’ve been cooking for the last ten years.” he said leaving the bridge.
In the hanger Zero climbs into his Vanguard and launches. When he is outside he flies on an intercept course of the Harvesters. “Any body that gets attacked by the Harvesters is an ally of ours.” screamed Zero slashing a Sea-Urchin Harvester in half. The jet suddenly slows to a stop with its power off. Zero flies in, grabs it, and thrusts toward the Nirvana just before a group of Cube-types collide into it. Zero’s radio gets a static filled communication from somewhere. “I can’t hear what the message is.” he thought trying to boost the signal. “dai es ebbd.” said the person over the radio. “What the hell?” he asked himself. “I cannot understand you, please repeat.” said Zero over the radio. “I said, are you an ally.” said the person in the jet. “I’m an ally.” said Zero hesitantly. “I think everyone is going to freaked out when they find out there is a man inside this Dread.” thought Zero. As he is just getting back to the Nirvana, Dreads start launching to finish off the Harvesters. “Better late than never.” he said to himself.
Inside the hanger where the Vanguards are kept the unknown Dread has been locked down. Zero walks over to the side of it and taps on the dark tinted window. “Hey, you can come out now.” said Zero trying to look inside the cockpit. When Zero reaches to knock again, the hatch cracks open letting out a lot of smoke. When it lifts up the pilot stands up wearing a thin layer of black and red armor, and a helmet covering his face. Meia walks over pointing the laser ring at him. “Take off the helmet and step out of the Dread.” she commanded. “Ebquzth, wijh zuno yo e jorask.” he said in his native language. “What, you’re a man?” said Meia shocked at the discovery. “Sa jtuh, esk dai'qo aso tah ejj xuhrt!” he grunted. “Could you speak in our language?” asked Zero. “Oh, you don’t know what I was saying.” said the man smiling evilly. “What is you’re name young man.” asked the captain as she walked up to them. “I don’t talk to old people.” he said taking his helmet off and folding his arms across his chest. “I’ll only speak to high ranking officers.” he added. “She's the captain.” said Zero. His expression goes very grim. “Well, that’s good to know.” he muttered with a sweat drop on the back of his head. The man straitens up, putting his right fist over his heart then jolting it out and up a little. “Slychin Ravern Eackazoua, Brigadier General of the MRG.” he said at attention. “Well, we have a military general in our presence.” said Magno stepping closer to him. Slychin stays perfectly still. “Around here you have no rank.” she said gruffly. “What I want to know is?” asked Zero stepping out from behind him. “Why were you running from those harvesters, and where are your troops?” Zero asked with his arms crossed over his chest. Slychin looks down closing his eyes and sighing. “Well, as for my troops, they’re all dead.” he said bluntly. “And the reason I was running, I was following a large green beam of energy that destroyed my home planet, Mahcross.” he said clinching his fist in front of his face. Zero’s eyes go wide but he tries to hide the fact the attack that destroyed a Harvester flagship also destroyed a planet light years away.
TBC
A/N: Finally I have finished Chapter 6 and sorry about the weird language that Slychin speaks if you want to know what he is saying message me until I get finished with making the full translation key. And to all my fans and friends, Slychin will be followed as well as Zero so you will have to wait for Chapter 7: The Prince and the Transformations. I will try to finish it as fast as I can but I have had trouble thinking. Like always R&R, flames are expectable. This is Zero signing off.