Mars Mojo 1
(Jack POV)
"So we're Near Mars..I don't understand what all the fuss is about." You said looking at Frank with an Inquisitive eye.
Frank for his part remained completely calm in the matter. "We're doing a supply run. A base is about 20 kliks west and filled to the brim with Protoculture and supplies. Along with a few other things we want to pick up."
"So A milk run on Mars...why do I have a feeling this is going to hell?" You said guessing the Next several hours of your life based on guesswork from the last few months.
It had been a simple system, break in rookies, go on patrol, get a beer with Roy, spend time with Jane and spend time with the boy's.
Of course you knew exactly the reason why he was asking you for the job.
"I'll take care of her Frank, she's been with me for three months already. So far so good they say." You said.
"Just make sure that it stays that way Jack." He said calmly.
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2 Hours Later…
"So you think I have a chance." Johnny Wolfe asked as you looked at your meal of dumplings and rice.
"Pardon Johnny...A chance with what?" You said trying to take a bite of a pork dumpling.
He blushed as you waited in anticipation. "Minmei...you know the singer."
You let yourself process that for a long moment. Johnny was an officer, a hardworking man from the heartlands of the Greater American plains. He was a military man whose forefathers served in wars long past.
He was a dedicated Commando and Pilot and came from a hearty stock of dedicated servants of the public good.
Minmei, by complete contrast came from an honest if not very notable family from China, a good and honest girl, she'd be too starstruck to be a long term relationship. Not to mention the OBVIOUS baggage of being married to a military man, along with the WHOLE other hell that would be her rising fame and Notoriety.
It was a match made in hell and you knew it. So you did the only logical thing to do and laughed.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAhahahAHAHaha-" You laughed for a good LONG moment.
Then you stopped. "Listen...Johnny, besides the obvious age gap that leads to a problem us adults like to call "Jail Bait" I have to say with growing confidence that your relationship will end in disaster."
You stopped him from speaking. "Son, it's a common problem for men in the military to have issues in marriage when you are overseas, she will cheat on you, that is a fact. Factoring in her pop idol ass, I will tell you that this will end in a messy devorce that will lead you to take a suicide mission in enamy territory, leading to your own death after this seed of destructive romance, leads to full blown treason before a moment of clarity and self sacrifice."
Wolfe looked at you. "That...sounds oddly specific Archer."
"Oh there is more!! Murder suicide trying to kill one of your in-laws is another possability and a far more realistic death." You said.
Wolfe then looked at his feet. "So I shouldn't try at all?"
You frowned. "No...I'm just telling you the risk. John. Believe me this might work out if you play your cards right."
Wolfe smiled. "Thanks Commander...but why are you doing this, what do you have to gain?"
"I'm saving Hunter from a future mess in his life, I always thought he and Hays work much better." You said. "Your still here...LET ME EAT MY LUNCH!!"
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You looked at Jane and then at the Floor. "So...if are going to be going steady? Kids names?"
"We aren't there yet Jack." Jane said looking at her helmet "You know...I should be on Earth, in a Cabin in some ass end town in Alaska waiting for my plane to fill up."
You gave a look and shrugged. "So..why did you leave? You clearly had a stable Job, home and social life."
"Housing Crash happened, had to move back in and got fired for pulling a gun on a Cocaine smuggler with connections. Don't ask what dad did the guy when he found out." Jane started.
"It was going to be goodbye once he went up to space, And I'd have to struggle alone."She sighed.
"Now I'm stuck in space with him and I'm glad I came, sure beats selling Photos in Anchorage." She finished.
You smiled. "Kids names...to get off the depressing topic of home."
She smiled. "Oh dear God...you two are the same when it comes to that. If its a girl, Marline. After Grandma Marline, she was a Nurse in the Second Great War."
You smiled. "Marcus...A boy named Marcus. After my Uncle, he died in the Killing Fields in '79, before I was born."
"I these are great names Jack." She said as you sat by your plane and talked about your family.
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Alright Operations Time:
What are you going to do Jack?:
[] Overwatch:You are going to guard Skull make sure nothing gets to harry.
[]Supply Transfer: Great now you got to guard some trucks. This is tedious.
[]Guard Duty: Guard the SDF-1, A Thankless job but a needed one
[]Milk Run: You are going to help load some of that, outside your plane...great.
[]R&D: "Captain, you are going to recover something for me, Project Cyclone is one of our most advanced weapons, we need it here so Lang can work out the bugs."
AN: And So Sudden Inspiration Struck me like lightning, So I'm Back, Now Enjoy.
Make Omakes for Bonuses.
Or Make Omake Prompts.
Have fun.
