Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Visitor
* It's been 2 weeks now that the 1st division returned to Kai'O. After his interview with Jalel, Liore did not return to see his friend once. The latter, for his part, no longer agitated and no longer caused the slightest worry awaiting his judgment like a good little soldier. As unrealistic as this peace was, life was slowly resuming its course. Several kilometers from the base at the Reuss home, Flynn was playing to return the ball to his son. He was watching the young boy with brown hair. He got everything from his mother *.
-How does he manage to be so calm? * He wondered *.
* This question he had asked his men once when he had returned. His son played with him normally and that disturbed him *.
-How he's doing eh? *He asked *. This is the first time he sees me. We've only known each other for 2 weeks. Most kids would be scared right?
-Wait, like that for 2 weeks I thought your kid was 6 years old. * Said one of them *.
-Well you'll laugh, but even I've never seen him before. Except for pictures from when he was a kid. The rest of the time I was on the front lines.
-But you did get permission to get married, no. Even said he was 3 at the time.
-Yes it's true but ... I've never seen it.
* The others looked at him with a form of disdain but the captain smiled at them *.
-What?
-There is a logical explanation for all this. * Said a voice behind them *.
* Everyone turned and saw a tall, heavy guy with a wrench in his hands. There were features through her hair forming lines *.
-Chief Mecano. * Said a soldier *.
-It's you Sof. * Said Flynn *. Tell them please.
-This moron got drafted very young. * He started abruptly *. When he was not even 20 years old he made a friend while on leave. In barely 2 months he blistered it. He did 2 years of deployment. On his return the kid was born and raised. No time to see him, he left on a mission several times and each time the kid was absent. It had to be fate. Something that made him have a reason to come back alive. Finally it remains a trivial story.
-How many deployments, Captain?
* He remembers having dodged the question in front of his men and returned home. But this was different, he was facing his son *.
-Dad ?
* This simple word was enough to disturb him*.
-Why did you enlisted ? *Asked The boy curious *.
-Are you serious ? *He laughed *. Most kids would have liked to know how many I got. Was it difficult? If I have ever seen a Krawl ....
* The boy bowed his head when he heard his father speak like this*.
Mo .... Mom said to avoid the topic.
*He threw the baseball back at him and his son caught it just as hard. The kid was surprised to see that smile on his face *.
-Listen to me Jake. What I'm going to tell you is going to sound weird to you, but if I joined the army ... It is precisely because I was afraid of the Krawls.
-You were ..... Scared?
-Exact. *He said, thrusting his fist into his glove*. It surprises you eh? At school we were told that they were almost invincible. I felt like we could never beat them. Me who lived on a small mining planet I freaked out every day saying to myself "what if they attacked us one day", I thought. But you know what * Said he smiling*. All that dissipated during my first deployment.
* Jake watched his smiling father who even had twinkles in his eyes *.
-Why are you smiling stupidly like that? * Said Katy behind her back *. Take Scott for a walk.
-Scott?
-That's the dog's name. * Said Jake timidly *.
-You called our dog Scott? Do you know I knew a Scott?
-I have nothing to wax it is my dog and I call him what I want.
-Ah no no no I don't agree. Jake what did you want to call him?
-Sergeant.
-Ser ...
-Because at the time you were a sergeant. *Explained katy briefly *.
-Go for sergeant then.
* The woman began to stare at them with a dark gaze and stood in front of Flynn *.
-He's my dog and his name is Scott. And you soldier, you will take him for a walk.
-Yes Mam.
* Meanwhile at the base, McMannus was in the infirmary receiving treatment. His arm was immersed in a sort of tube which dangled a refrigerated gas. After a few hours of treatment, he finally took his arm out of the tube. Slight drops of water were still visible *.
-It's over major you can you ....
* He barely listened and disconnected on his own before lifting his coat *.
-Uh Major major ... I mean Lt-Colonel your physical inspection is not over.
-My arm is operational again. I don't see the point of continuing this visit.
-But....
-Take your day yourself and your team.
* After which he returned home without saying anything to anybody. On the way back he saw Reuss and Jake taking Scott for a walk. They looked very sad. He parked his jeep just beside the road *.
-Yo Liore.
-Yo uncle. * Said Jake *.
* This name had the effect of bothering him, who was not used to living with his family *.
-Where are you going ? * Liore asked *.
-I'm going to welcome someone. I have company coming.
-You'll screw up if it's your family.
- Hopefully not then. * Said he smiled before resuming a serious air *. On the other hand concerning what you know ...
-Liore * cut Reuss * do you really believe what he's saying?
-I rather feel that we should pay more attention to it. But if what he says is true ...
- By the way Katy wanted to invite you to eat with us. * Cut it again *. We would be really happy, right Jake?
* The young boy shook his head in agreement. Flynn raised the dog to his face *.
-I forbid you to refuse. Come on Scott even tells you yes.
- Did you call your dog Scott?
-Not criticize it is my wife that chooses. * he replied, looking away *.
* In the afternoon at the station, Liore was waiting, sitting on the hood of his car. He was wearing a brown leather coat over blue jeans. The train finally arrived at the station and the crowd exited. Most of the civilians and some of the traveling officers. The most surprising thing was to see a man dressed like a civilian come out of the officers' side.
-It will never change it looks like. * He sighed *.
* The man was wearing a white shirt whose sleeves he had rolled up. Other than his officer's coat over his shoulders, the rest were ordinary clothes. He had dark blue eyes and hair.
-You could make an effort. Bert. * Said Liore a little embarrassing *.
-It was a long time little brother. * Said he smiling *. Oh do you still drive that wreck I gave you for your birthday?
-The collectors are fighting it though.
- Amateurs you mean. Finally I am here on vacation.
-So why are you leaving the compartment reserved for soldiers?
-I used the excuse of a military inspection to be able to travel for free.
-You still use the army for your own purposes.
-Now that the war is over we will all be unemployed anyway. And then I also wanted to surprise you.
* Berth moved away and Liore could see a young woman with dark hair and also running in civilian clothes *.
-O ... o ... Olga?
-That's a bye Liore. * Said she smiling *.
-That ... That ... That ...
* Liore completely lost all his means in his presence. Berth smiled and put his hand around his brother's neck *.
-So ... don't thank me, don't worry.
- Don't ignore me, you two. * Fit Olga *.
-Yes sorry, sorry. * Said Liore *.
- Are we going to the hotel? * She asked *.
-Sorry you will have to go alone. * Fit Berth *. I have to introduce myself anyway at the base haha it's silly eh.
-About what ? And are you dressed like this?
-But .... You're not going to abandon me if?
-See you...
* A little later on the way to the base, the two brothers were talking inside the car *.
- Frankly it does not make us all younger. Do you remember your first ride in the car?
- Don't tell me about it. It was terrible.
-And to say that a few kilometers away people were being shredded. * He said, resuming his seriousness *. The McMannus are really big privileged.
-The Jaeger in general. * Liore repeated *.
* Berth stared at him and smiled a little more before ruffling his brother's hair *.
-You are right. But we even more than the others.
* Once on base the McMannus went directly to the hangar where the Strikers were stored. Large antropomorphic machines designed especially for Jaegers. Each of them is unique and directly linked to the Jaeger who pilots it to death. An artificial intelligence interface allows them to communicate. The machine obeys only its pilot. From a balcony Berth observed that of his brother in full restoration. The mechanics were busy trying to get it back on its feet at all costs *.
- Fuck up such a beautiful machine. I almost come back to regret. * Said Berth annoyed *.
- That's what I told him. * Resumed Sof *.
-Sorry. You offered it to me for my promotion. My first Striker ....
-TA ONLY Striker. Still screwing up like that .... Jenna's is worse.
-Like what I ...
-On the other hand that of Jalel is strangely intact. * He added *.
-Yes. According to the soldiers he would have restored it of his own will. * Sof explained *.
-Of his own will eh * He said *.
* He mumbled stuff under his breath then turned around *.
-Well I'll let you put this one back on its feet.
-Yes General McMannus.
-And I want a copy of the battle reports on Black Nessa.
-At your service. * Said a soldier *.
* At the same time Liore's cell phone rang. He hastened to answer. *
-Olga?
- Isn't that Berth? * Said she surprised *. He had told me, however, that it was his number.
-The bastard. * Thought Liore who threw a dark look in the direction of his brother *.
-Brief I called just to say that I am well installed. The view is stunning for taking pictures. * She said as she pointed the horizon with her camera *.
-Ah you'll see me delighted. As long as I have you at hand, you could show me around. It would be really nice. * She said passive *.
-Which means....
- You're not going to walk away eh. You always put bunnies on me when we have to go out. This faith I forbid you to run away.
- Shit, I'm in trouble. In addition the Reuss invited me. * He thought *. And the other asshole laughing.
* He stared at Berth who seemed to be laughing at his misfortune *.
-Very well it's okay. * Liore accepted before cutting *. Now I'll have to find an excuse to dodge the Reuss.
-You can always go there together you know.
* This is how Liore and Olga rang the bell at the Reuss gate that evening. What Liore didn't know was that Jalel was about to receive an unexpected visit *.
-Yo Jalel. It's been a while, eh. * Said he smiling *.
* The latter raised his head and stared at him coldly *.
-It's been a long time, Captain.
-It's general now. But as you want. * He said laughing *. Let's talk a bit.
* End of chapter *
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