Chapter Four: Welcome to the Bridge

[Akirapryde]

As she felt Jake's arms around her she leaned in to him. Her hand found his as she found great comfort in his arms. She couldn't explain it, nor did she want to. In this moment she was safe. But it was the words of Erik that broke that moment of peace for her. She had an obligation and others were looking at her to act.

Kimiko turned from the window, "my father always told me that we honor our agreements. I agree with Erik. Inform the President that we shall travel to the Presidential Palace. Then we will pay General Macko a visit as he suggests. So that we remain neutral." she said softly than turned towards the window. A tear slowly dropped down her face. A tear that only Jake saw. "But before we do anything, I want to go to my father's grave."

She rested her hand on the window as her lower lip trembled a bit, "I have been gone too long. I have to see them," she whimpered. If she could, she would have reached through the window and touched the very world where her father laid to rest.

Far behind Kimiko, Colonel Jones walked up behind Sho Sho Tetsuhara and spoke. "President McGray is the elected leader of New Earth. There is a power struggle growing and General Macko is behind it. Be careful of how we tread." Adrian and Erik were in earshot to hear what was being said.

The Sho Sho turned her head to Colonel Jones, "then we shall consider ourselves lucky that we have the Death's Brigade to protect us, Colonel." She turned to leave the bridge but paused, "Colonel, two things. First, inform the crew of where are landing. Provide them the location of General Death's final resting place. Second, alert your fighters that they will be forming on my wing." On that note, Sho Sho Tetsuhara turned to walk off the bridge.

Colonel Jones looked confused, "on your wing?"

Sho Sho Tetsuhara half turned and nodded, "just in case someone decides that the Duchess should change her course."