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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:40:01 GMT -5
"Not exactly running from, Rei." Maverick replied as he moved down the hill and got onto the main street which took them directly into the city. "More like, the faster we get there...the faster we can EAT." he continued as he rubbed his eyes from all the lights that messed with him since he'd just come out of the dark forest.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:41:29 GMT -5
"I see." She followed Maverick closely. "Although it is best that we make sure that we can pay for the food." Her blood red eyes still gazed around, looking for anything that looked out of the ordinary. Although I have to admit that some food would do me good.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:41:39 GMT -5
*Meanwhile at the main Titans complex in Paris, a party among Titan's members was taking place. High security was a must for such people of noble and high-ranked positons. And one such pilot on guard duty was a hired mercenary, Duo Maxwell.*
Duo sits in the cockpit of his own Tartarus Gundam, idly tapping the front the brake pedal of his machine with his foot. Stretched out and staring at the surroundings of a lighted city, Duo couldn't help but be bored.
"Argh, sometimes I wonder why I take these jobs. These Titan scumbags are such a bunch of arrogant fools, but they sure do pay well. Wish something would happen though. They could use a good scare."
A Marasai nearby on the other side of the building turns its monoeye onto the Tartarus, and a transmission comes over the videocom.
Titans Pilot: "Hey mercenary! Don't go slacking off now!"
Duo looks at the pilot with a cynical look, then puts on a smile.
"Oh don't worry about me. I'll be ready to defend the ones who hired me whenever I have to."
Titans Pilot: "See that you do!"
The transmission cuts off from there. Duo loses the smile and returns his gaze to the city that was suppossed to be beautiful.
"Honestly, I can't believe Jerid was part of this group at one point."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:41:54 GMT -5
As Maverick walked down the main road with Rei, they came across a flashy building with limos parked around and various people moving around as if their lives depended on what they did. Being completely mesmerized by the building, Maverick didn't notice anyone along the street into he bumped into something. Stumbling back, he looked down to see that he'd bumped into an older man in a suit.
"What the h-hell a-a-re ya d-doin' kid?" The man asked in a slurred speech, obviously drunk. "Oh I'm sorry," Maverick replied, raising up his hands. "It was an accident." he tried to apologize but the man came forward, reeking of booze as he breathed into Maverick's face. "I oughta t-teach y-y-ya a lesson ya d**n brat!!" he mumbled as he looked up and saw Rei. Oh h-h-hey dar-lin'!! W-why don't cha' keep me company tonight?!" he asked as he reached out for her, only to have Maverick grab his arm.
"Y-Your asking for it now!!" The man yelled as he punched at Maverick's face.Tilting his neck to the side, he narrowly dodged the blow, his own arm already cocked back as he swung with full force at the man's face. A sickening crunch was heard as the man fell back with a thud on the ground. "Opps." Maverick apologized, "My bad."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:42:17 GMT -5
"I think you broke something on that poor man's face." Sakurazaki knelt down to inspect the drunken man. "And it looks like he was drunk." She proceeded to sit the man up and lean him against a wall. Rei looked at Maverick, "Shall we keep going? It is best that we try not to cause a scene here. It is unsightly. And I do not want to be noticed." She walked ahead of Maverick, heading towards the building that he had pointed out earlier. "You said that you were hungry. I could use something myself."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:42:32 GMT -5
As Duo stares out at the city, he starts to notice a bunch of Titan officers running towards something down the stairs leading to the main entrance.
"Oh ho, looks like something interesting."
Looking to his left, Duo notices the Marasai from earlier take steps towards the commotion. Duo then uses his cameras to zoom in on the gathering of soldiers. Magnified, it seemed that the disturbance was caused by a guy and girl in pilot suits.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:42:43 GMT -5
Maverick sighed as guards began to circle them, "Great..." he mumbled as one of the officer's stepped forward. "Is there a problem here?" he asked as he stared at Maverick with a look that told him he'd be dead if it was him who started it. "No sir, just fine now. This man was harassing us and tried to punch me, it was merely self-defense." he told the man as the two other guards began to pick up the man Maverick had punched. Trembling, the man opened his eyes and mumbled something incoherent due to his broken nose. "He punched meee...get him!! I'm a guest here!! GET HIM!!" he howled as the two men began to drag him away.
The leader shook his head and growled as he looked to Maverick, "Tough break kid, you shouldn't of messed with one of our guests." he said in a sinister tone as punched Maverick in the gut. Maverick doubled over from the blow before looking up at the man, "I don't see no badge on you buddy. So I guess..." he said as he jumped up and kicked the man square in the jaw. "I don't have to worry about kicking your ass."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:42:55 GMT -5
Rei sighed. It seems this pilot always got into some kind of trouble. She turned around and started to walk towards the melee. "Normally I'd let you handle it, but this is taking too much of our time." She deftly gave a one-handed chop to the back of a guard's neck, the unlucky man slumped down in a pile near her feet. "But I suppose it can't be helped. You've attracted too much attention already." She ducked under a man's heavy blow, catching his arm and flipping him hard into the ground.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:43:29 GMT -5
Looking at the scuffle that's just beginning, Duo realizes his chance for a little excitement had arrived. Opening his cockpit hatch, and locking it behind it, Duo descends to the feet of his Tartarus on the lift. Rushing foward, Duo clenches his hands into fists and approaches the fight. But over the frequency on his earpiece, comes the voice of the Marasai pilot who's turned his monoeye on the mercenary.
Titans pilot: "Hey mercenary! What are you doing?! Oh never mind, just stop that fight with a gunshot and tell them to give themselves up since it seems our grunts are useless."
Slowing to a stop and putting his hand to the earpiece, Duo snaps his fingers in a disappointed flick. Reaching for the gun on his hip, Duo fires his gun into the air.
"All of you cut it out!"
Duo redirects the gun onto the two pilots.
"You two. Get up and keep the hands where I can see them."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:43:44 GMT -5
Raising his arms, Maverick looked up in disgust. "That's just great, and here I thought we were all having fun." he mumbled just loud enough for the man to hear. Shifting his eyes towards Rei, Maverick whistled and looked at the man holding his gun and back to Rei. "But ya know, it's just not in me to give up so easily, Mr. Gunman."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:43:57 GMT -5
Rei sighed. I'm most likely going to regret this later. Quick as lightning, Rei fished out her hunting knife from the back pocket of her flight suit and flung it at Duo. "Run Maverick!" The young mercenary pulled Maverick towards her and shoved a guard in front of them as a shield, also not hesitating to grab the handgun that was in his hands.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:44:13 GMT -5
Seeing the knife come him, Duo quickly bent his knees and crouched, with the knife darting over his head. Continuing to train his gun on the two pilots, Duo sees the Marasai pilot point his beam rifle at them. Behind him, he notices that the Tartarus had noticed the danger to it's pilot and had trained the "Typhon" Buster shield on its left arm at the duo as well.
"You don't realize how easy this could have been for you. And you don't know how cruel I am when I get attacked."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:48:51 GMT -5
Sakurazaki took no chances. Wielding the gun, she dropped it to the ground gently, and allowed her hostage to go free. Well this sucks. If I had the Akatsuki I could've at least flown away. In fact I think I would've been better off floating in space. ORB would have retrieved me by now. "I surrender. But I ask that you release Maverick. He was only trying to protect me." Oh wow...never thought I'd have to admit that.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:49:19 GMT -5
Maverick grinned as he also raised his hands, "I'm afraid your too late." he said as he looked at the gunman. "My name is Ensign Dyson of the Robotech Defense Force. As soon as I disagreeociate here distracted you, I signaled for back up over the RDF's panic button in my own veritech." he said as he pulled a small round shaped item from his pocket. "In about 2 minutes your going to be crawling--" he was cut off by a deafening noise as three Veritechs flew overhead, switching to GERWALK mode they aimed their lights at the group on the street.
"WHAT'S GOING ON DOWN THERE?!" One of the pilots asked through the speakers of his Veritech as he trained his Gun on the suits below. Smiling, Maverick nodded to the sky. "Alot more are about to come...You ready to get accused of murder as well?"
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:49:59 GMT -5
Looking up at the three Veritechs hovering over him, Duo was really wondering if this fun situation was getting a bit out of hand.
"This is what I get for leaving the Tartarus behind....hmm?"
Duo hears a voice come over a loudspeaker nearby.
Unknown Voice: "You there, UN Forces, you're disturbing a private party for Titans members only. I suggest you peacefully stop the disturbance and discuss the matters of this incident with me personally."
Appearing out of the nearby woods behind the Tartarus, a huge, bulky, yellow mobile suit hovers into view. Behind it, two Palace Athenes follow.
"Hmm. Didn't expect that guy to come into this. So that's The O? Bulkier than I figured, but I've heard it's extremely adept with close combat. Perfect for Paptimus Scirocco..."
Scirocco: "I repeat. UN Forces, let us cease hostilities and reach an agreement through diplomatic measures...If you don't comply..."
Inside his machine, Scirocco sends a signal through videocom.
Nearby, in the gardens of the palace, two hangers open in the ground. From them, two Psycho Gundams in mobile armor mode, launch, hovering in position in case of a situation.
Duo watches all of this and realizes he's not really needed for any more of this fuss. Returning his gun to the holster, Duo starts to walk back towards the Tartarus which closes his Buster Shield at a glance from Duo.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:50:12 GMT -5
"Oh great....more idiots." Rei looked at Maverick, who was looking quite smug. Well its either I get captured by the dude with the gun or that smug idiot. I am really tempted just to knock him out. She tapped Maverick on the shoulder. "Ok since you are done playing hostage...would you mind letting me go? Cause frankly, I don't really want to be here when something this big and dangerous will happen." She gestured at the numerous mechs.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:50:43 GMT -5
Maverick rolled his eyes as the so called 'Titans' brought out bigger mechs, "Like we should listen to a bunch of wise-guys in suits." he said as he raised his hands to signal the two Veritechs to land. Looking over to the troops still around him, he nodded. "I'll talk to him myself, so tell whoever it is to please come down here." he said as he turned to Rei.
"You call this dangerous? And you call yourself a pilot?" he asked with a small grin. "Trust me when I say this is just another day at the office."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:50:56 GMT -5
"Well try saying that after I get squished by a mech. -_-' Remember I'm not in a mobile suit. " She sat down next to the building. "Yeah go ahead and fight or whatever. I just want to get out of here." She crossed her arms and turned her head away. "Just tell me when this little battle is over. Cause I'll be going to take a nap."
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:51:21 GMT -5
"And here I thought that lunatic was actually going to try and fight them. Heh, might have been interesting."
Duo hangs onto the lift as it reels up to cockpit level. Hopping into the pilot seat, Duo closes the hatch, and crosses his legs and stretches out for more boring guard duty.
Scirocco: "Hmm, you've made a wise decision UN pilot. The one in charge at this event would be me. I am Paptimus Scirocco. Please allow our forces to escort you two to a private room of the palace so we may discuss what has happened here tonight. As for these pilots, they can stay there on guard as well, but I assure you there won't be any trouble from our officers."
The O turns about-face and starts walking back into the woods, with the two Palace Athenes close behind.
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Post by ShinigamiDuo on Jan 3, 2009 1:51:36 GMT -5
Nodding to the other pilots, Maverick motioned for Rei to follow him as the pilots took up posts infront of the building. "Well I guess you'll be guiding us." he said to one of the troopers as he nodded and began to lead Maverick into the gigantic building, if that's what you could call it.
The massive doors around him where open and filled with men and women whom were drinking and doing as they wished. Rolling his eyes, Maverick stopped as the trooper stopped infront a massive oak door and knocked on it, "Sir your guests." he called through the door gruffly.
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