The Eighth Flight

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

[1]

[As much as Ichitaka wanted to go out and help defend the ship his Super Robot was in no condition to do so. The fight with Granzon as well as trying to retrieve Imber had left the machine rather wrecked. At the moment the boy was repairing the machine on his own. It was pretty clear that he had gained some form of mechanical skills as he didn't seem to have any problems with the repairs so far.]

Maybe I should have been a bit more careful.



[2]

[Finally taking a break Ichitaka takes a moment to relax and think to himself about recent events. Needless to say it crashed pretty hard on him when he finally took the time to absorb what had happened.]

Some Ally of Justice I turned out to be...

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[fermionprincess]

[Suddenly!]

Young sir Ichitaka Nagumo, did you decide to speak in tongues, hoping it will refresh the atmosphere? Unfortunately I must admit that the approach chosen is not working!

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[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Gah!

[Of course he was caught completely off guard.]

I'm not speaking in tongues!

[fermionprincess]

And yet, kind sir, your words sound like you just might, for they make little sense!

Either one is an ally of justice or they are not, that is all there is to it.

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

What if someone calls themselves a ally of justice but works for the wrong side?

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[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[Ah, poor Ichitaka. Still-] You were facing off with the Granzon, one of the highest-spec Robots built by human hands, and piloted by one of the best aces of the generation. Quite frankly, you were lucky you got off as light as you did.

Now, pass me a wrench, this'll go faster if we work together.

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Shu Shirakawa, age 21, despite his age he has several PhDs and earned the esteem of several organizations.

Oddly enough it wasn't the Granzon that caused most of this damage.

[A wrench is tossed towards Kamille rather lightly.]

[zetahatsudo.livejournal.com]

[snatching that wrench from mid-air.]

Really? Then what the hell happened to cause this?

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Well, Imber went a bit berserk during that fight. I was helping Haruka bring him back under control and...this happened.

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[curseu-reflexes.livejournal.com]

[And here Julia was, about to sit down next to Ichitaka and eat her second breakfast in the hangar when she heard that.]

Hey, keep your chin up. We can repair the Rushbird, right?

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Of course, though I guess I must seem like a huge hypocrite right now.

[He says this with a stupid smile on his face.]

[curseu-reflexes.livejournal.com]

People are often harder on themselves than others when it comes to their failings. Harder than they should be.

[Is Julia talking about Ichitaka or herself? Who knows, but she's just gonna munch on some omelet.]

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

[There's just a nod along with a knowing look from Ichitaka before he sits down next to her.]

So how are things on your end?

[2hell-weride.livejournal.com]

Mang, don't beat yourself up over it. I get jacked up in theTtechnica all the time... more than I'd like really...

But, yanno, it all just kinda piles up, like that karma shit. Hell, even I got to be a Kamen Rider for a day!

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

I heard about that from the others, never thought you'd actually get a chance.

Although I don't think my karma right now is good enough for something to happen.

[2hell-weride.livejournal.com]

Blaah blaah... Karma is a buncha crap. You just gotta MAKE something happen. Make good shit happen, yo!



So, rather than mopin around, let's go get Rushy fixed bro.

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

Don't worry I already patched it up. Well most of it.

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[chozo_girl]

You should not live to live up to titles, Ichitaka.

[Samus is sitting atop a nearby machine, looking down at Ichitaka with her usual opaque expression]

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[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

It's always been something like a dream of mine though.

[chozo_girl]

I see.

Has your dream been diminished or weakened? Do you wish for it less than you did?

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[mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com]

Why do you think you have failed?

[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've done the best job helping people so far.

[mydutyisnotover.livejournal.com]

Tell me. Do you think White Chalice is working for a just cause?

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[pheasantshanker.livejournal.com]

Maybe. But it's a little too late for that now, isn't it?

[Here's Yuu with his giant wrench. Those words may be a little harsh, but he honestly intends to help.]

What else needs attention?

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[thestrayhawk.livejournal.com]

I guess so huh. I'm still allowed to have a few regrets about it though.

Most of the work is done, I just have to readjust the engine because of the unused Dimension Storm energy.

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[pheasantshanker.livejournal.com]

Leave that to me then.

[And he walks up to an elevated platform to access that ever-mysterious D-Converter...]

While we're at it, any new developments on gramps' kidnappers? I heard you got to speak to Doctor Bian.