The Nest

[Lusitano]

You only fail when you stop trying – unknow author

Red is at the Corfu bar! It has been almost 2 weeks since he left Gran Canaria. Despite of the good times he has with Sara on board the Large Bird, it is time to return to Gran Canaria but … it is a lost war! Those who stayed behind, all had bretonian passports active, and some even enlisted, and bretonia is so desperate that they were accepted, and the reports they sent were not good! Despite most of the troops left Gran Canaria, mainly most of the best ones, there is still a large contingent of troops guarding the main cities, and very few outside those safety walls. Cities that now hold more than 2 millions bretonians!! How we are going to take what is ours back? Impossible! Some say the Corsairs are planning something but then what? Suppose that they capture Gran Canaria, certainly they will not give it back to us, and the Coallition will certain oppose! From here Red is, he can see Pygar … a piece of crap planet! To build something that could be call home, will take months … years! And to live like a prison, with no chance to leave the protection of the dome, or for some, the protection of a hole in a mountain! Pathetic! Livadia refused to help, but in a certain way it is for the best. It will take much more time, but at least we can do it slowly and on our way! The two transports that Red has, a Heron and a BW Train have to make dangerous planetary entrances, just to take all materials to the construction site, and to leave is also dangerous … 4 to 5 hours to a make the full journey, and then 1 hour of inspection for each ship. The small Kestrel that was used on the evacuation of Gran Canaria was so damaged that Red had to order a new one, this time a Voyager freighter … despite it bretonian origins, it is made right here on Theta, and is the best ship for the job … to take Red and his teams, or at least what left of then, back to Gran Canaria.

Red is not at the bar for the drinks and not certainly for the view, he waits for Walter Röhl, leader of Tiger and Leopard groups … Red needs those groups to continue to operate on Gran Canaria, but … last message that Walter sent he seems very nervous! Red waits … the bar is full, and some faces are familiar to Red … some nod to Red, others leave the bar, they know what Red was doing back on Gran Canaria, and they are a shame of themselves for leaving … for been cowards … but red says nothing! He understands that they are not soldiers and have families, but still … red says nothing, and don’t even look at them!

Walter arrives! Former Rheinland officer that decided to leave a life of war, and to be free. Both man greet each other they sit and order a drink:

- Walter – Red nice to see you. Nice ship you got there. How is Sara?!

- Red - *looks in the eyes* You are no here to speak about my ship and about Sara. Say it!

- Walter – Yes!! Red … we lost! There is nothing we can do!! I know that gran Canaria was our home but Red …!!! Even you know that planet is turning into a snow ball, and home is where our beloved ones are! I have a family … you have a family Red so …

- Red – How many?!
- Walter - *takes a deep breath* None! The Leopard and Tiger group are disbanded!

That as a huge blow! Without then Red will not have enough manpower for any action on the ground!

- Walter – We are going back to Rheinland! To planet Stuttgart !! You know that planet Red! And I remember you once said that was the best planet of all Sirius Red! I bought a good property there … it is beautiful Red! Sara would love it! Come with us Red! You all can come! You can easily get permission! There is plenty of land there that you can buy for much less of that you are building on Pygar! What you say?!

Red is silent! He knows that Walter is right! Stuttgart is a dream of a planet! The air is pure … fertile land … but he can’t! He just can’t!! Just can’t!!!!

- Red – I wish the best Walter! For you and your family!! … … But you also know that I can’t!!

- Walter – I understand Red! But you will always welcome my friend! Even for just one bier!

Both man smile, they drank their drinks:

- Walter – Take care Red! * Walter leaves the bar*

Red is alone on the bar looking at Pygar! On his head he imagine him and Sara on a prairie … under a tree together watching the sunset … precisely what they did 3 years ago when they went to Stuttgart! But the noise of a bar fight interrupts his vision … he gets up … and goes to where is the fight! It was a 6 men fight … and when they saw red just next to them they all stopped … wondering what was he doing there:

- Man - Hey Red … ahhhh ... we were just drinking and …

Red gives him an head butt, breaking his nose and knock him out! Then Red looks around … the bar was silent and no one dares to move! Slowly Red leaves the bar … heading to the hangar where the Large Bird was dock to resupply! Now what?! Some of the Falcon and even Eagle group also gave up … but now … not even 60 … Red has less than 60 strong to follow him to Gran Canaria … what can he do?! Red don’t know, but he can’t give up!