The Unity

[Joneh]

As the information about the meeting place reached the General, Gustave immediately started to prepare himself for the meeting. First of all he contacted Colonel Refaello Sanzio to take over the control of Champagne's defense forces. After the General informed the Colonel about the defense plans he was confident that nothing would happen during his absence. Without further ado he went to his light fighter, a Gecko class light fighter. It was perfect for such risky movements. After all the way from Champagne to Roussillon and then finally to Cortez is quite dangerous. Hence he needed a ship that is faster than others, so he can easily escape from the enemy. The way to Roussillon through Gallic space was fortunately uneventful.

As soon as he had reached Roussillon, he flew directly to Battleship Pamiers to meet the Commandant onboard the ship. He then immediately went to the bridge of the battleship and pointed at Commandant Anton Simard.

Gustave: Commandant, I need you on a mission. It's a meeting that will take place in Cortez on Planet Curacao. I will tell you the details later when we are moving to the location.

Anton nodded and informed the Captain to take the command. Gustave and Anton moved together to their ships and on the way they met Lieutenant Pierre LaFlamme. Gustave looked at him.

Gustave: Lieutenant, are you ready for a small trip to Curacao? It won't take long. I can guarantee that.

Pierre didn't hesitate and agreed. They all went to their ships and started to head to the Cortez system.

At arrival at Planet Curacao, Pierre and Anton secured the area around the docking pads, without even a word of the General. Gustave started to smile and laughed slightly.

Gustave: You can read my mind. Anyway, let's get going. They are probably already waiting for us.

Both nodded and followed the General with their hands on their guns, prepared for the unexpected. Anton looked weird at Gustave. It looked like he didn't knew the way to the hall where the meeting should take place.

Anton: Mon General, with all due respect, Sir. But do you actually know the way to the meeting place?

Gustave looked at Anton and smiled.

Gustave: Not at all. But sometimes you should just follow your nose. It will eventually lead you to the place you want to go to. Ah... look there! Told you! Just follow your nose!

They moved down the stairs and went along a corridor. A perfect place for an ambush. There was no cover. Anton and Pierre took their guns out and prepared themselves for uninvited guests. Gustave shaked his head as they took out their guns.

Gustave: They won't be needed. We are already here, mes amis.

The three entered the hall that was right infront of them. Anton and Pierre still looked quite nervous, still with their hands on their guns. Gustave looked around once they were in the hall.

Gustave: So... that should be the place. Looks comfortable. Let's just consider this as a small holiday rather than a business meeting.

As Gustave noticed the three persons in the corner close to them he went directly to them. Gustave was unsure what the right greet method was. So they just shaked each others hands.

Gustave: Aahh bonjour, mes amis. I hope you didn't wait too long here. We tried to be as fast as possible. But you have to understand that it is a long and dangerous way. Anyway, we are here to discuss important things between the Council and your group. I would say we take a seat and discuss all things throughly, oui?