Here at the end of all things

[getter_class]

Every time the Invaders have poked their noses into human business, Hayato has responded with a flurry of activity and energy, frantically organizing everyone around him and doing everything he can to prepare for the encounter.

This time, he has no ship of his own. His army has shrunk down to its core of most loyal and skilled troops, all of whom know what to do. Zoldark has already mobilized the armies of Earth, probably with far more proficiency than Hayato himself could. Shin Getter Robo is in top condition. Hayato himself has given command of his army over to his most trusted (if NPC) lieutenant. This time he will be going as a simple warrior.

There's nothing left to do.

Hayato Jin, commander, murderer, terrorist, pilot, and hero, stands on the deck of the White Chalice, stares at the tiny point of light in the sky that is Saturn, and waits.

Comments

[getter_class]

Hayato didn't turn around to look at the Star Captain.

"I have a lot to brood about tonight."

[hominilupusinexilio]

"Why? All appears in readiness. Clan Wolf will not let you fight the Invaders by yourself. There appears little to brood over, quiaff?" He was as yet unaware that Hayato had retired his command.

[getter_class]

"Trying to figure out what I forgot. The Invaders never do what you expect them to."

He hung his head for a moment. "It's the waiting."

[hominilupusinexilio]

"I did garrison duty on the former worlds of the Free Rasalhaque Republic for several years. I know about waiting. The one thing I learned...is that you cannot make battle begin by force of will, quineg?" He laughs, a deep bark. "It will be some hours before we are even within naval sensor range. Let us go to have a drink, to find partners for coupling-" yeah, did he tell him about that part of Clan culture? "-to find a game and keep ourselves sharp with it."