==DATE--JULY 4--819 AS==
==LOCATION--TAU 29--NEAR NAGO STATION ==
==ABOARD [TAZ]THE.MAVERICK.III==
*The subtle dust of the ice clouds continue to pass by as the small craft silently floats on through, pushing the smaller ice shards off its hull as Nago station begins to come into full view...Onboard, the heated whisps of steam billow from Bret's mug, his fifth one so far while he continues to wait for their planned visitor**
Bret: *taking slow, deep breaths* I've waited over a year to find him, and the ones bringing him to me are three hours late... *Naoko hovers around the small cabin, keeping track of the instruments while they continue to wait for the arrival of their supposed company..After a while longer, Naoko flashes a bit, turning back to Bret* Naoko: //Sir..They're here sir\\ *Bret turns his head as he looks up from his mug, spying a Kusari Gunship nearing them, the State Police insignia flashing a moment in the weak sunlight* Naoko: //Sir..We are being hailed sir\\ Bret: Put em on... *The faint beeping of Naoko's inter-workings sound as the vessel moves closer to the ship, coming alongside the III* Chijin: This is inspector Chijin of the Kusari State Police ready for prisoner transfer...Standby, we're preparing to moor with your vessel..
*The deep thump of steel on steel sounded throughout the ship as the two vessels stood side by side..Breat walked through the narrow corridors til he reached the small side port, looking down the empty passageway while he waited for it to become pressurized..After a loud hiss sounded through the passageway, Bret reached over and activated the door controls, the heavy steel doors sliding open on both vessels...As he entered the corridor, 4 figures appear, one in cuffs and three wearing black suits...As they near each other, Bret notices the Insignias on their suit, stopping at the center of the corridor and giving a formal bow*
Bret: Konnabawa Inspector Chijin I presume...Arigato for coming on such short notice and approving the release of this prisoner into my custody.. *The inspector gave a nod as he pushed the forth person forward pass Bret, holding out a datapad* Chijin: Sign here please... *Bret gave a nod as he did, the cuffs on the persons arms falling to the ground with a crash..The figured rubbed his arms a bit as one of the officers came forward, picking them off the ground, as he did, the figure swing around, striking him full force in the face..Inspector Chijin and the second offcier drew their side arms and pointed them at the figure, Bret quickly standing between them to stop..With an angered glare Bret looks back, forcing the figure to walk down the corridor out of sight** Bret: I apologize for that...Rude gesture..It wont happen again *The inspector gave a nod as they both bowed in return, turning down the corridor and exiting to their vessel..After a few minutes, the moors were disengaged and the Kusari vessel began its return trip, Bret looking on as it flew down the lane...Behind Him Naoko studied the figure, hovering around a bit before floating back to Bret*
Naoko: //Sir..Our passenger has several bruises along his torso and abdominal area..Shall I have the medical area set up sir?\\ Figure: I'm perfectly fine you baka robot... *Bret folded his arms as he turned around, walking up and smacking him in the face* Bret: What the hell were you thinking when you hit that officer Charles?!..I thought you had more brains then that!.. *Charles turned his head away as he rubbed his muzzle from the strike, glaring back up at Bret* Charles: You have any idea what I was put through on that damn prison?..You don't have any idea what I've gone through!... *Bret growled angrily as he walked up to him, picking him up off the ground by his collar with his bionic arm, glaring in deep anger at him* Bret: You're few weeks in that prison is nothing compared to what I've sacrificed to be able to find everyone over the past year..Don't you dare think none of us know pain in such matters... *Bret tossed his small frame to the floor as he continued to yell at Charles* Bret: I've lost parts of myself..Bled for others without a thought of reward...And everyone has as well... *Charles got to his feet, swinging up at Bret in an attempt to hit him, however Bret quickly grabbed his hand and squeezed down, attempting to subdue him* Charles: We wouldn't be in this position if you hadn't shot that pilot when we escaped the station!... Bret: I did what I had to to make sure no one would follow us!..I had no idea the bullet would strike the controls as it did so don't you dare blame me for it!! *Charles falls to the ground as he gives up, shaking his head as he walks off the bridge, not looking back as he does..Bret stands there a moment, staring at the door as he gives a deep sigh, looking at his hand a moment, Naoko hovering nearby in curiousity* Naoko: //Sir..Is this what they call 'sibling rivalry' sir?\\ *Bret nodded a bit as he turned away, taking a seat in the command chair as he looked at his empty mug on the console* Bret: You can say that...
==A few months later==
==Evyn and Feya's residence--Planet Cambridge==
Bret: What do you mean they discharged you two!? *Evyn slammed her hands down on the table in a deep rage, knocking over the glasses on the table* Evyn: The damned nerve of them calling us threats to Bretonia!...Threats!!..What did we damn well do to be a threat?!..Give someone an allergic reaction?? *Feya sat with them, still crying as she listened, clearly still in a state of shock from such* Bret: That doesn't make a damn lick of sense to me..You two fought harder then most of the top brass any day and such to my belief.. Evyn: You think?!..Its not like I had any problems in such..Us risking our lives is one thing, this is completely another..Dishonorable discharge my ass...I don't believe it and never will! *Evyn grabbed the bottle on the table and raised it to her face, chugging the alcohol inside it, doing so till half of it was empty and slamming back to the table* Bret: What are you going to do now?... Evyn: I'm going to keep flying even if they still call me a threat..I've put too much on the line to be stopped now..If they don't like the fact that I do and call me awol for it..Then so be it..I'd love to see the judges face when they try to put me in court for doing whats right... *Feya simply walked out of the room, crying still as she slammed the door to her room, Loreley following her and sitting at the door...Daniel and Bret shake their heads from the sight, each picking up their glasses and taking a drink* Daniel: Ja...Crazy things nowadayz I'll give you zhat...Now with Veris pregnant again..I'm not sure how much longer we can stay on Ze Ring..We need the space... *Evyn, Agatha, and Bret look at him with a confused look on their faces, Evyn pointing the bottle at Daniel* Evyn: Do you ever get off your wife?!...I mean gees..Three is bad and now a few months after your kids are born, you guys are at it again!... Daniel: Actually..Its quite ze opposite..She can't seem to stay off of me... Agatha: Males...You wont see me popping out kids anytime soon... Daniel: Things happen zhat you cant control..And for us..Its zhat... Evyn: Damn breeder... Daniel: I beg your pardon? *Bret put his glass onto the table as he folds his arms, shaking his head a little* Bret: Guys..It's their choice on this matter..Not ours..Just respect it.. Evyn: Still....The first people those two turn to is Feya and me when they need..''Free time"...Babysitting isn't our forte here.. Bret: I know that..But at least they have family to be with..Its hard to see things elsewise in our lives now.. *Loreley walks up to the table, taking the glasses from them to the nearby sink, coming back and resting her head on Bret's bionic arm* Loreley: You still have each other master...Isn't that what matters?.. *They all take a few nods as Agatha tilts her half empty glass, turning her attention to Bret* Agatha: How's things going with Charlie?.. Bret: A few weeks after I picked him up..He left Baffin...I contacted GMG Headquarters on him..They say he's back working in Sigma space, but he didn't want to talk anytime soon..I keep tabs on him just in case... Agatha: I see... Bret: I don't know what to do about him..I don't even think he wants to see you guys at all... Agatha: Kinda hard on us don't you think?... Bret: He needs time to cool down..Just give him that and he'll come back...
==END OF LOG=
-"If we do not learn at least one thing a day....Our minds turn to stupor"- Kyle Sparrgrove -2005
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