The Meeting

[LaCroix]

Thursday, 6:00 AM

Just outside Earth's atmosphere, the Washington glided gently around the globe. Besides making it's normal patrols, something else was being prepared aboard the massive ship.

Angela Madison was directing the effort in the main hall to assemble it for the world meeting. Hundreds of things had to be arranged and installed, but it was all going well, and it appeared they would be ready within the hour.

[Kurgan]

The SDF-1 emerged from the other side of the Earth, having recently completed it's maiden flight. It's quick return was due to a sucessfull test of the Space Fold System. It was currently being escorted by the Conquistador X-1. On board now was President Francisco Batista. As he entered his personal Veritech to fly over to the Washington for the World Metting. he looked at Captain Gloval.

"You've done a fine job taking SDF-1 for it's shakedown cruise Captain. She's in excellent condition. It feels good to have her back home though. You were definatly the right man for this ship."

Gloval smiled.

"Thankyou sir, but really it was a quiet mission and nothing unexpected happened, which is surprising since there are things we still do not know about this ship."

"I have no doubt that if something did happen you'd have handled it well. Keep up the good work, and you'll be an Admiral someday. Now it's time for me to fly this thing. My first time flying one of these for real."

The cannopy of the cockpit sealed and pressurized.

"Good luck sir."

Gloval then exited the hanger and took am electric jeep to back to the bridge. The airlock opened and the veritech roared out of the Hanger. It was escorted by two other veritechs on it's way to the Washington. President Batitsta then opened a channel to lthe Washington.

"Permission to land?"

[LaCroix]

"Permission granted."

Came a standard military-esque voice coming from the Washington.

"Landing bay 12, please."

He added, before switching off the channel.

[tbird89]

Paul Schneiders looked out a window on the Washington into the vacume of space, having arrived an hour beforehand in a Schmidt Industries shuttle. looking out at the stars, he considered the recent events on Earth. The battle with Zilla had gone well, despite the giant monster's escape. perhaps his decision to deny that pawn Mathew to re-engage it had been a mistake, considereing the fact that the Icauras had been unable to respond in time due to mechanical problems. No matter, even mistakes could be taken advantage of, and perhaps he could find a use for Zilla. Paul smirked. Soon everything would unfold, and humanity would turn to the light of the future. And Paul Schneiders intended Projects Doppleganger and Evolution to be that light

[Goji]

The Master Chief, now in er formal military attire, approached Angela in the main hall.

"How long until the hall will be ready? The leaders will all be arriving shortly." she asked politely.

[LaCroix]

Angela instantly snapped a salute.

"Ten more minutes maximum, Ma'am"

She replied. At the same time, Gin Rummy had came up on a shuttle upon the Washington to both observe the meeting, and protect the leaders. He grinned slyly when he saw Charisma and Angela.

"Ladies, ladies. Did you ever get done thinking about those dates I've asked to take you both out on? Ya know girls, three is the lucky number and all."

He said with a toothy grin. Angela simply shook her head in reply

[Kurgan]

The president's Veritech landed in Landing Bay 12, followed by the escort who were now in Guardian mode. The three fighters landed and President Batista emerged. He then headed to the main hall. The two other veritechs left the landing bay and fly and along with two other Veritechs, the SDF-1, and the Conquistador X-1, flew an escort of the Washington, ready to strike down any who would dare attack the summit.

[Goji]

Charisma looked over at Rummy.

"Need I remind you who I am, Liutenant? Or would you like to make that private?" she said, slightly annoyed. She then turned bakc to Angela.

"Excellent. Carry on."

[LaCroix]

"Right, right...sorry Ma'am."

Rummy said, stepping back with the other guards. Within five more minutes, everything was ready. The room had been prepared in the style of the UN Security Council:



Within a few minutes of completion, the Chinese diplomats came in. They were wearing black business suits, and they all had stern and angry looks about them as they sat down.

[Goji]

Charisma, who had taken a sit in the center, stood to greet the Chinese diplomats as they walked in.

"Greetings, gentlemen. I hope that your trip was uneventful?"

[LaCroix]

The diplomats nodded.

"Yes, very uneventful. The premier apologies for not being able to attend. He is currently at an emergency meeting regarding the Kazakhstan issue."

[Shadow]

A signal showed that Chancellor Schreider's shuttle, Drache, was docking. When it landed, Jonas Schreiber and two bodyguards exited the ship. Jonas looked around, then signalled to his guards, who turned and went back to the shuttle. The Chancellor then made his way to the conference room.

[Goji]

Charisma nodded.

"I understand his situation completely, there is no need to apologize."

[Kurgan]

President Batista entered the room and greeted Charisma.

" I hope your flight here was pleasent Senora."

He looked to the others.

"Greetings. I hope nobody minds the presence of Conquistador X-1 and SDF-1, but it was felt that such an important event deserved the best possible protection."

[Goji]

Charisma smiled as she shook Batistas's hand.

"Nonsense, we welcome them."