Earth Warriors (Undergoing Revision)

Chapter 87 - The Wastelands of Today

"You heard Logan, the Crusaders deserve all the attention they need today, they were just there to help, that's all. Talk about a lack of respect," Jackson replies, to which Hyon answers with a quick nod as well. But yet, he seems that he won't let up on this, so he sticks with him if there's something he can get out of him. 

"But something has been grinding my gears ever since I heard the news, where the hell did the Manta go? Was it taking a break of all times?" 

"Hard to believe, but you got it right. The gathered intel suggests that Manta needs to recharge every eight hours in order to fly at full capacity, and the calculations estimated that we flew back right when the eight hour was clocking." This makes Hyon laugh for a bit, given that on top of the Crusaders' skills, it appears most made it out alive thanks to a big ship in storage. 

"Of course, damn machines need their recharge as usual. Lady Luck must have favored us today and gifted us with a big-ass party!" 

"Yeah, but up next, Manta is the next priority, and we wouldn't want to waste our time on when to strike her next." 

"Oh, of course not, man. But even so, I'm pretty damn sure you fellow Warriors including yourself and maybe the Guts guys, it seems like you're making people more encouraged to kick ass in the future battles that most of us will partake in. Logan can say all he likes, but you guys are worth being cherished in my eyes and others." As Hyon speaks, he gets a text message from his phone which vibrated in his pocket. As he pulls it out and touches the button to show the opening screen, it's enough to make Jack walk near the exit of the hall. Must be something important at hand, maybe. 

"Gotta go, but thanks anyway, Hyon." 

"I think we're gonna need you more than ever in those times, remember that pal." 

"We'll try our best." But just as Jack opens the handle of the door to head out, Hyon raises his hand one more time, as if there's one more thing he would like to know. 

"Oh, and one last thing... Would you try to find possible detention centers to see if there's a way to find my daughter? She's been missing for a while." Jack can only sigh in response, unsure if there's something that can satiate him over something like that. 

"Maybe." With that, Jack steps out of the room, leaving Hyon on his own while sighing as well, walking to another corner of the room as he tries to find more people to interact with, and probably to distract him from the things that heavily linger on his mind for far too long. But hopefully, he'll get the answer he may look for sooner or later. 

On the other side of the hall, there are the Crusaders themselves, surrounded by other people cheering on them as they take some shots of a large bottle that make a lot of the people stumble from side to side, some even having collapsed on the ground, and yet the Crusaders are still standing, laughing and smiling alongside their handler, Luana, all for a very good time to have together in a ways they never expected to have. Luana, in particular, seems to take delight in the drink as she laughs heavily while holding onto Rosa. 

"This feels great... Really great! But why does this shit have to cost $700?! Was the maker's head inside a freezer when he made it?" Luana asks while still trying to keep her laughter in check. 

"I mean, a high price usually means it's good quality you know. At least that's what they say, what else can you expect from it?" Rosa says while trying to suppress her smile as she carries Luana around with her arm if it means preventing her from doing something stupid. 

"Oh, but at least I can have high expectations from you, sweetheart..." Luana says in a drowsy tone, which makes Kamis chuckle a lot, Mariama raises her eyebrow and Andreas simply stares at this unexpected sight from their commanding officer in a state like this, when Rosa can only cover her face with her hand yet faint laugh can be heard escaping from her.