middleofsomewhere | Mission Five: Conclusion

Mission Five: Conclusion

The Voidtreckers turn the tide, save the day. That isn't to say it is easy or straightforward, the battles are tough but together Red Team prevents the mega weapon getting through, orange team maintain shields, blue team fend off those trying to attack the command centre and purple fight the battle of their lives.

The system is safe and everyone who hasn't already evacuated back to the train using their SCA can gather on the space station again. There is a roar of noise as the Void Trecker Express appears in the hanger once more, noise and wind rushing through their hair it is no mystery why the army here reacted in shock at their initial arrival.

Hitrinto is there, as are many of those the void treckers have met in their week in this system. Here to thank them for their timely rescue and to wave them off.

The voidtreckers as well are reunited, the four teams back as one and it is time to re-board the Voidtrecker Express and move on to the next adventure!

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a. shellshocked
Kaiba had to rest at the station for a good few minutes before the train arrived. He was more shaken than he'd like to admit---he'd pulled through the battle and forced back the enemy ships, but truly going into battle wasn't quite like a video game. He could be found leaning against a wall, arms folded tightly. They did it. Great job. Still, even in this state he kept an eye out for familiar faces and lifted a hand in greeting.

b. scrap tetris
When he got his wits back, he then started on asking the crew for small bits of metal and wiring to bring back. He needed to start inventing again to keep his mind on other things. Just how much could he stuff in the empty spaces of his rucksack? You might find him with a pile of spare parts strewn around him, carefully measuring wire.

"'Sup Stilts!" Renee called from where the pilots were disgorging themselves. She was more than a bit sad that Team Fandango was probably not going to keep rolling now that things were done--but the redhead would be damned if she'd stop being friends with Prisoner and Spinel. Or Seto himself, for that matter.

She gave him a very gentle pat on the shoulder. "How you holding up? You don't look bruised, which is good." Renee probably wouldn't be quite as chipper if she hadn't been through this sort of rodeo, in its way, once or twice before, but she had no problems attempting to buoy him up.

He didn't quite react until she touched him, and then it was as if he was hit with a jolt of lightning. He looked up, taking a sharp breath---and forcibly grounded himself.

"Red..."

That's what he'd decided to call her, apparently. "I was burned earlier, but my life was never in serious danger. You, on the other hand, look as bright and obnoxious as ever."

A snort. He was trying to be his usual self, but there was a glimmer of concern in his expression.

Her lips thinned a little at that nickname, but Renee couldn't deny that she'd both invited it, and deserved it. She was a redhead! Though when he jolted, her eyes widened.

"Didn't hurt you, did I?" Fuck. She wasn't wearing her bracelet on purpose, she hadn't broken anything on the fighters. To come back and hurt a friend because she wasn't careful enough...

"Burnt? What the hell happened there, Seto? And I'm always obnoxious. I'm also running on an adrenaline high. Once I get back to my bunk and it's safe? I'll fall flat on my face and probably sleep for the next twenty-four."

Which was the complete truth, she'd done that before.

"I'm fine," he deflects, with a little huff of embarrassment. "I'm not usually touched."

And that's all he's going to say about that.

"...it was a simple wiring accident. It's all healed. But I won't be far behind you in getting to sleep. You're sure that's all you need?"

"Yeah, it is, I promise. I kinda burnt the midnight oil a little farther than I should have--I know Prisoner doesn't need sleep, and I don't think Spinel does either--and I was going out with them up in the fighters."

Renee shrugged at that. "Wouldn't be the first time, won't be the last. Not that I'd fib if I had gotten hurt...wouldn't be my first rodeo there, either."

Though she was glad she hadn't had to deal with that this time. Traction sucked.

Yugi really didn't know what to think. It was certainly something. Their first mission was not what he was expecting. But the young man was trying his best to keep going and to try and focus on other things instead of what just happened.

So he was more than admittedly relieved when he spotted the familiar face. It was a good enough distraction.

"Kaiba...It's good to see you after this hectic time"

"Yugi."

There was something almost like a smile on Kaiba's face. He let out a breath he hadn't known he was holding and approached.

"I saw you join the fighter pilots. You gave them a fight, right?"

"I did, or at least to the best of my ability but..." Considering what was going on it was a lot to take in on what he actually did. Sure he was used to major things happening but this was something else.

"I am sure you did well too, I mean.. we at least made it through."

"Mm." Kaiba looks a little pale. He forcibly folds his hands into place on his chest.

"I heard someone died. I didn't want to believe it. But we're being thrown into these things so ill-prepared that it was inevitable...."

He didn't know what he would do if they'd lost Yugi. It feels rude to say that, but the look he gives him tries to communicate that.

Yugi looked down. he had heard word of such a thing but didn't know it to be true or not. But with it going around... how could it not? It was not a fun thing to honestly think about.

Yugi recalled the many times he had been in near death situations and what that was like. It was enough to cause a shiver in the man. "I mean, I definitely was ill-prepared for such a thing... So I'm not surprised...But I guess I'm surprised I managed to come out of it okay..."

Really got the young man to think.

Kaiba could relate, unfortunately for him. He shifted closer. his voice lowering.

"My stepfather treated peoples' lives as pawns on his chessboard, in his role as a war profiteer. I overthrew him, but followed in his footsteps...to your detriment."

He blinked, surprised it had come out so vehemently. I'm sorry, he thinks with a small frown, unable to say the words yet.

"This isn't a game. I'm doing everything I can to prepare us for what's to come...but you can't die on me, Yugi. Not until we duel."

It's a hollow joke, but it's all he has.

Yugi found himself pausing for a moment. He knew he didn't know much about Kaiba family life, b but he had been aware of the things Kaiba had done that one time. But Yugi had gotten passed that a while back, it was in the past... where it really should stay.

"Yes, but you also got yourself out of that too and did better. All back home knew you better as a genius gamer and creator of the duel disk after all." Which was in his mind pretty amazing to say the least.

Arms crossed over his chest all he could do was give a tiny smile and a small nod. "I won't die. I mean we still have to work on getting your deck back to be able to duel first."

That's enough to make him smile a little. "And I'm known to be impossible to please."

Not so true anymore, but he has appearances to keep up. "When we get back, I'm starting a class on critical repairs. There's a spot for you. And...if I can recover the other cards, we'll teach Duel Monsters too."

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sizedoesntmatter - 2020-03-30 17:22 (UTC) - Expand

Curufin spotted Kaiba with his pile of spare parts, and smiled to see him. "Got a project in mind?"

Curufin was looking more than a little frazzled after the last battle he had fought along with Red Team. His black hair was wild, his eyes a little shadowy, and his left forearm was wrapped in a bandage. But he was happy about the victory they'd managed to pull off. . . and he, too, had a rucksack full of hardware.

"Building a small sample circuit so I can teach the others the basic of repairs," Kaiba answers. "The bulk of it is going to current projects, but we need a larger base of mechanics."

"I like your idea," says Curufin. "If more people can learn circuit repair, then Team Orange will have more resources, and so will the other teams. Nice thinking! So besides that, you have other projects you'll need the hardware for?"

"Saving for later. The train didn't come with any critical supplies, so we'll have to stock it ourselves."

Kaiba just smirks at that. Yes, he knows he's good.

"I'll train whoever's willing to work hard."

"You bet the train doesn't provide supplies of this sort! Yes, let's stock it ourselves."

Curuifn chuckles when Kaiba smirks. Yes, Kaiba's good!

"You'll probably find at least a few students. And I'll help you, if you wish."

"Exactly."

Their stash looks pretty good, so he stops with a smile.

"And I'd appreciate it. Thanks."

Curufin is pleased with the stash, too.

"You're welcome. I like teaching, so this should be fun. Fun for you, too, I imagine."

Daia happens to be passing by, having stopped in the kitchen for a bag of blood, and notices a familiar face sitting down with wire and parts about him. Curious, he scoots up closer to look at Kaiba's pile of supplies, and interest sparks.

"Oh! Hey, can I help? I learned a little with the mission!"

Well, probably not a lot. But he had people help him out when he was trying. Wires look fun, anyway. He's got lots more to learn, and he's be happy to help.

"I'm making a simple circuit for class. Sure, sit down."

Kaiba gestures for him to take the other seat, lifting his hands away from the project so he can show Daia how to connect the pieces. He looks up again and thinks over his words for a minute, lowering his voice.

"I meant to tell you earlier, but the mission separated us. But you don't have to worry...you're not the only vampire, and you're being fed, so no one has a reason to harm you."

Daia plops down obediently and watches closely. He leans in a little closer when Kaiba lowers his voice, too. But then, his face lights up.

"OH! Did you meet another vampire? Were they like Joscelin? He's so nice! He offered to share his blood supply with me!" He jumps up in his excitement, bumping some of the nearby supplies in his burst of energy. "I can't wait to meet some other vampires!"

Unlike Kaiba, he's.... being a little on the loud side.

"...not exacty," Kaiba admits, "but I know you'll be well supplied. And the humans don't have a reason to be afraid of you."

He breathes a sigh of relief. "One less thing to worry about. Glad you found some company."

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