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Here are a list of characters to help you throughout the story.
Benji Boy; A boy with a love of anime. He may not look or act like the serious type but underneath it all there’s a man waiting to come out to show every one what it’s like to be a hero with a real sense of honour and pride, and a few mental problems. Also he just wants every one to ignore his boring name and just call him ‘Cid Vilante’, a real hero’s name.
Mikel; Pretty useless at everything except at engineering. His love for giant robots is only surpassed by his love of the female form. Slightly deprived in most aspects of life, sex being one of them, he seeks new experiences. By joining this elite group he may finally be able to enrich the quality of his life, and maybe get laid.
Taki Rianna; As her title suggests she is captain of the ship. She maybe blonde but nobody can out wit her when it comes to tactics and strategy in the battlefield. What she lacks in common sense she makes up for in looks. Never one to panic in times of danger she can keep a cool head but when it comes to her ‘man’, her heads hotter than bath water.
Lean Caprian; Having joined after hearing that his childhood sweetheart would be on the ship he has set out to win her heart but he hasn’t even told any one who it is. Not even the Company know who it is or the effect it will have upon the whole mission. He is loyal to his job just because of that one ‘lucky’ lady.
Sasha Holland; Having graduated top of her class at Upper Tokyo University at the age of 12 she went on to study at the Company and train to be their top computer expert. Having developed the computer program for the Ship she was obliviously first choice for the job of computer operations. She is the youngest member being only 14 years old.
Asuka Hann; Navigation Officer that likes to play dumb and manipulate others but not in the cruel and twisted way, but the fun way. Says what’s on her mind and doesn’t care if people hear it. Her keen sense of direction is almost like a sixth sense. It’s unknown as to how it came to be. Recruited after winning the world rally championship 3 times with her driver and her then husband.
Suzie Strife; Like the stereotype dumb blonde, but with pink hair, she just can’t put two and two together and if she ever did, she’d end up with 3 ½ . A heart, and tongue, of gold she jumped at the chance to join the Ship. With the news that the ship was to go in to space she could achieve her brothers dream.
Allynson lock; With a name like Allynson it’s surprising as to how he survived childhood and became the money conscious man he is today. He watches over the crew and wonders why he’s there? All he wants is to see no money wasted and energy saved but it ain’t happening in this day and age. ‘Oh why don’t they listen?’ he often asks himself.
Priss Yamana; A woman that likes to be in charge. She likes things done her way and not any other. Having been with the company since she graduated from university, she has risen through the ranks in record time to be come a top class boss. Now being in charge of operation Nimbus, this is a task for only the most trusted and respected employees of the Company.
Kuja Rinato; An engineer that has dealt with nearly all types of machinery, including giant robots, he is the best in the business. For some reason he always seems stressed and under immense pressure. Having lived most of his adult life alone, he has problems getting on with others.
Episode 1- home is all but a stone’s throw away.
play music
Intro
*We come to a dark room where everyone’s face is darkened. We don’t know who they are*
???1- we have to do this now damn it!
???2- but we can’t. It’s unethical!
???1- it has to be done, before it’s too late!
*sound of fist slamming on table*
???3- Yes, that’s right. We have to do this. Now get the recruits!
*end of intro*
*play main theme song*
during the song, you get to view scenes of what may be in future episodes.
Camera zooms out of earth. Here are battleships fighting when the logo NEON SUCCESSOR NIMBUS comes into the center of the screen.
We see Taki the captain, 360 degree Rotation of Benji as he looks at mysterious surroundings.
Mikel is working on the Aesti, stops working and gives the thumbs up.
Then as the drums start going, you see flashes of main characters. Then there’s fighting and stuff. Then eventually the theme ends and the story starts.
*we zoom on to Priss Yamana*
Priss: Time to go get the recruits.
*We see Priss arrive at a university classroom. A little girl is teaching*
Priss- Hello Sasha, would you mind if I had few words with you?
Sasha- No, not at all. Excuse me class.
*Next we go to a sports club where there is a female figure (Asuka Hann) standing among a crowd of people. We zoom on to her face with a shadow then appearing on her left cheek. She then turns and runs through the crowd. She then is seen getting in a black limo with Priss sitting in the left seat in the back of the car. Asuka gets in and sits down. The car begins to drive off.*
Priss- Hello Miss Hann. I assume you know why I’m here. So I’ll cut the small talk.
Asuka- Don’t tell me it’s about that new ship. The Nidesico is it? Well you can tell your superiors where to stick that job. I ain’t no idiot and I ain’t killing anyone.
Priss- Yes, well. You see the Nimbus needs a navigator and we want you. We’ve studied your performance and wanted to offer you a challenge. It must be getting pretty boring just winning every year. I know you refused to join the navy last year but this time it’s different.
Asuka- Oh really. So what makes it so ‘different’ and who said I was getting board of winning. I’ll have you know I have a new partner this year.
Priss- So what happened to your last partner?
Asuka- We got divorced.
Priss- Divorced?
Asuka- Yes divorced. He was my husband. Now are you happy. I’ve told you what you wanted to hear and my answer to your question is still no.
Priss- But I still haven’t told why it’s different now. This is a space ship that will not be used as a weapon of destruction. It’s just a cargo ship. Obliviously it has defences but there is no reason as to why it would go in to battle. There isn’t a war going on so you won’t be involved in any warfare. We just need a navigator, that’s all.
Asuka- But you said it would be a challenge. What would make it so difficult?
Priss- Well have you ever been in space?
Asuka- No, but still, it can’t be that bad, can it?
Priss- Well it is awfully big. Not just any one can navigate a place that big.
Asuka- So why me
Priss- Who else would we chose? Of all the candidates you are by far the most qualified. And don’t think we don’t know about your gift.
Asuka- Ummm….
Priss- So what do you say?
Asuka- I’ll get back to you.
*With that the car stops and Asuka gets out.*
*We now go to a hair salon and see a woman (Suzie Strife) speaking with Priss Yamana. Next we have Lean caprian on the phone in his bedroom. Taki Rianna is then seen answering the door with just a small towel around her torso and another around her hair. She looks as if she has just come out of the bath. We end up with Mikel speaking with Kuja Rinato.*
Mikel- Please sir. I just gotta go. I really wanna go with you. I’ll be a great help. Pleassse.
Kuja- It’s not up to me and even if it was, why would I let a kid like you be my apprentice. I don’t even know you. You’re probably just a punk from the streets. Naff off!
Mikel- But please…
Kuja- Clear off
Mikel- But this is all I’ve ever wanted to do. Just hear me out.
Kuja- Whatever. Go cry to the Company. (sarcastically) I’m sure they’ll listen to you.
Mikel- but…
Kuja- I said clear off. Now go
Mikel- but…
Kuja- Pi55 off
*Mikel sighs, turns round and walks out of the scene. Kuja goes back to working on the insides of what looks like the leg of a giant robot. *
Kuja- Idiot!
*Go back to Priss on board the Nimbus standing on the deck with the crew assembled in front of her. Taki stands to her right. *
Priss- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Nimbus, your new home. I’m pleased to say that we have almost all of the crew here. We’re just waiting for one or two more people to turn up but then we’ll be on our way. We are, however, missing a few people that we need in order to be able to work as a fully functioning unit. We still need a pilot and we currently have no cooks. Does anybody know anyone that can fill these roles?
*With that Kyle Lasek’s hand goes up. *
*Cut to a beaming Mikel. Standing to his left is ‘Benji Boy’, nodding his head with earphones in his head. A low sound of rock music can be heard coming from them. *
Priss- So you’re the pilot that Mr Lasek was talking about. Ben Armstrong right?
*Ben looks up and takes his earphones out*
Ben- Huuh?
Priss- I said you’re the pilot Ben Armstrong right? The one that Kyle told us about.
Ben- That’s ‘Cid Vilante’ to you miss. Ben Armstrong is what I was once called as a young boy. Now I am a man, a hero in the making. Just let me show you. I’ll get in one of those…. What are they called again? I missed their name
Priss- Those are our Super Utterly Kick-As-s Battle Offensive Toys. Or SUKA BOTs for short.
Ben- Yeah! Let me in one if those SUKA BOTs. I’ll show ya.
*Ben runs over to a big, pink SUKA BOT. He climbs in to the cockpit and stands the bot up. He turns it to face Priss. He bends the bot’s legs and then jumps up in to a forward flip, then lands on one knee with the other leg stretched behind him*
Ben- Ta da. Whatca think of that then? Impressive, no?
Priss- Go to your quarters. We’ll call on you IF we ever need you. Here’s hoping we won’t.
Ben- Whattt???
Priss- That display was irresponsible, reckless and plain stupid. Who in their right mind would be impressed by that?
Mikel- I would. Now let me have a go.
Ben- Take the purple one.
Mikel- No, I’ll have the blue one.
Priss- Get out of there. I thought you were the apprentice engineer?
Mikel- I am.
Priss- So what you doing in that SUKA BOT.
Mikel- I’m going to show you what I can do.
Priss You’re an engineer.
Mikel- Yes
Priss- You’re a freaking engineer so get out of that flaming Bot and get you’re as-s down here! You stupid idiot!
Mikel- But I know what I’m doing. Benji Boy taught me.
Priss- That’s what I was afraid of. Now get out and report to Mr Rinato.
Mikel- But I wanna fly the Super bot.
Priss- That’s SUKA BOT! Now Get Out.
Mikel- Alright, alright. You don’t have to be so old all the time.
Priss- What!?
Ben- He said you don’t have to be such a fuddy duddy. Turn the hearing aid up.
Priss- Well….
*With that Priss turns and walks out in a huff. Ben and Mikel continue to play in the bots*
*Go to captain Taki Rianna standing on the bridge looking at the wide screen view of the outside*
Taki- So where are we going Asuka.
Asuka- I don’t know Captain.
Taki- Why?
Asuka- I don’t know.
Taki- Well what should I do?
Suzie- Maybe you should ask Miss Yamana. She’s in charge of this whole operation.
Taki- That’s a good idea Suzie. She’ll know. Sasha, put me through to Miss Yamana.
*A screen pops up in front of Taki with Priss’ face on it.*
Taki- Miss Yamana.
Priss- Yes Captain.
Taki- Where are we going?
Priss- Don’t you know?
Taki- No. That’s why I asked.
Priss- Well we’re going to be taking cargo to the earth colony on the moon.
Taki- Oh. I see. Thank you Miss Yamana.
*The screen flickers out. Taki faces the view if the outside.*
Taki- Full speed ahead for the moon.
Asuka- Yes Captain.
Taki- Sasha, call up the information about our course to the earth colony.
Sasha- Yes Captain.
*Screen flashes up in front of Sasha.*
Sasha- We will be travelling through an asteroid belt but it’s nothing that the ships defences can’t handle. Is that all right Captain?
Taki- Yes Sasha. Is there anything else I need to now?
Sasha- No, that’s all the info we have on our course.
Taki- Yes that’s okay. Carry on.
*We see Lean Caprian sat on a bench eating a bowl of rice.*
Lean- Oh why won’t you look at me the way you look at your dog. Even that would do for me. All I want is for you to love me like I love you. Is it too much to ask for you to give me the time of day? I’d give you my life but you won’t even give me change for a dollar. Please.
*Mikel creeps up behind Lean*
Lean- Why my love? Why? Why!?
Mikel- Hi Lean! What you eating? Can I ha……….
Lean- Ahhh!!!! How long were you there for? What you doing creeping up on a guy like that?
Mikel- So what you up to?
Lean- Just eating my rice. Why what’s it to you?
Mikel- Nothing. Nothing. I just…
*With that a group of girls walk past*
Mikel- Hey. Are any of those the girl you were just talking about?
Lean- Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP!!!
Mikel- So one of them is your secret lover girl.
Lean- No! Nobody knows who it is and no one ever will. Not you, not the captain, not even her.
Mikel- Her?
Lean- My mystery girl. My one true love. My soul mate.
Mikel- So she doesn’t even know that you like her?
Lean- No. Why?
Mikel- Well if she knew that you liked her maybe you’d find out that she liked you too.
Lean- But that would mean telling her. That would mean the risk of rejection. I just couldn’t do it. I can’t and I won’t! It’s better to leave it up to her to tell me.
Mikel- Oh I give up. See ya.
Lean- Who are you anyway?
Mikel- HEY! Wait up ladies
*Mikel has now gone out of shot and runs towards the women. Lean looks around*
Lean- Idiot.
*We go to the kitchen and see Elvis talking to his sisters*
Elvis- Right then girls you know why we were recruited on to this ship don’t you?
Amber- Because they couldn’t find anyone else in time?
Bernice- Because we’re the only ones dumb enough to take this job?
Cynthia- Because we gave them a free cheesecake?
Daria- Because you like big ships?
Erica- Because second pilot Kurt Landon is in love with all of us girls?
Elvis- No, no, yes, yes, and NO! I wouldn’t even let that even let that guy any where near you girls. He’s a slimy, disgusting, pervert. He’s scum of the earth. He’s…. Who is he?
Amber- He’s the ship’s second pilot.
Bernice- He’s very good ya know.
Cynthia- Oh yeah.
Daria- Very attractive.
Erica- And a nice guy as well.
Elvis- Oh … I see. Well do you think he’d be interested in me?
Amber- He’s a SUKA BOT pilot.
Bernice- Not an airline steward.
Cynthia- Quit being stereotypical.
Daria- Yeah. He could be gay.
Erica- But I bet he likes me.
*Go to the moon colony with people moving around in the docking area for the landing of the Nimbus. We then see the Nimbus docking with people coming to meet the captain and her crew. She turns to her crew after having greeted the people in the docking area. *
Taki- Right every body, some of you need to stay here because that’s part of your jobs. Those of you who don’t are free to look around the town, just be back before teatime. Have fun everybody. Bye.
*Everybody disperses and the captain goes over to Ben and Kurt. *
Taki- Hi guys. You’re the new pilots right?
Kurt- Sure babe.
Taki- So where are the rest of you?
Ben- Don’t you know captain?
Taki- Oh please, just call me Taki.
Ben- Oh, okay. So Taki, you don’t know about the other pilots?
Taki- No. What’s happened to them?
Ben- Wel….
Kurt- You see sugar, the thing is the other pilots are still on earth with our other engineer. They were just late, or something. Now what say you and me go get a drink? You’re off duty right?
Taki- Yes, but….
*Security officer Steve James comes up behind them and towers over Kurt. *
Steve- I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
*Kurt pushes his chest up against Steve’s in classic male aggressive fashion. *
Kurt- Well I don’t know who you are but I think you should let my girl make her own decisions.
*Steve turns to Taki. *
Steve- Well captain?
Taki- Oh I can’t go out now. I…uhh…gotta wash my… umm…hair. Yeah that’s right I gotta wash my hair. We can’t have a captain with unclean hair can we? See ya guys. Bye.
*With that Taki turns and runs towards the ship. Steve walks away from Ben and Kurt. Ben turns to Kurt. *
Ben- Smooth. Way to hit on the captain.
Kurt- Captain?
Ben- Yes. Taki Rianna. Captain of the Nimbus. You know the big ship that we’re sailing on. In command of like nearly the whole thing.
Kurt- I thought that was just a nickname like yours. You know, Mr ‘Cid Vilante’.
Ben-That’s not a nickname! That’s my name, for I am a real hero among mere mortals. There never has and never will be anybody quite like me.
Kurt- You got that right.
Ben- I know I have. Now go forth and spread the word. Tell the people that their saviour is here. Go. GO!
Kurt- Whatever.
*Mikel creeps up behind them. *
Mikel- Hey guys. What you up to? Really though, I don’t know who’s more pathetic? It could be Kurt for his failed attempts to score with the captain or Benji Boy for keeping with his moniker that is ‘Cid Vilante’. But anyway, let’s go spend the Company’s money on some good old fashioned, how shall I put this, women that give us great pleasure for the price of a few drinks but with guaranteed results.
Kurt- Hey, if I wanna get with a girl I don’t have to pay her to be with me.
Ben- No but she’ll pay you to get away from her though.
Kurt- What is this? National pick on me day.
Ben- If you want it to be?
Kurt- Ah shut up. (Kurt looks at Mikel) Hey who is this guy anyway?
Ben- That’s Mikel. He’s better known to most people as ‘Idiot’ though.
Mikel- Man that hurt.
Ben- Sorry dude. Just speaking the truth.
Kurt- Well, see ya idiot.
Mikel- See you round, Johnny B.
*Mikel leaves. *
Kurt- What did he mean by Johnny B?
Ben- I know but I ain’t telling you.
Kurt- Oh man that’s going to bug me all day. Ohh to hell with it, let’s just hit the town.
Ben- Right on my hard rocking buddy.
*The next thing we see is Kuja working on a SUKA BOT with his fellow co-workers. Allynson lock now walks in to where they are working. *
Allynson- Ah Mr Rinato how is the work on the remaining SUKAs coming along? All good I hope.
Kuja- Yeah sure, why not. Whatever keeps you happy?
Allynson- Umm yes, well, I hope this isn’t going to be costing us to much. We’re using old frames and old parts right?
Kuja- Yes yes. Now leave me alone. I’m busy.
Allynson- I can see that and that’s why I need to introduce you to your apprentice.
Kuja- Whaattt!!!
Allynson- That’s right your new apprentice. His name is….
Kuja- Don’t tell me it’s that punk that was begging me for a job a few days earlier.
Allynson- No, it’s Mikel.
Kuja- so what’s this kid like?
Allynson- Why don’t you meet this kid now?
*Mikel jumps in to view. *
Mikel- Hi boss!
Kuja- Oh crap!
Allynson- I take it you aren’t pleased with your apprentice?
Kuja- What do you think?
Allynson- Well I think you’re not impressed as I just said .
Kuja- oh…..
Mikel- Come on buddy, lighten up. Let’s turn that frown around 180 degrees to the left or the right. Whatever’s easier for you?
Kuja- Get out of my face and off this ship!
Allynson- Mr Rinato he’s now your apprentice and there’s nothing you can do about it. Now why don’t you make him feel at home in his new work space. Let him get to know the guys a little better perhaps?
Kuja- Alright alright. Just make sure you don’t get in my way b1tch.
*Go to the bridge*
Taki- Are we nearly there yet?
Sasha- Not yet captain.
Taki- Well how much longer?
Sasha- We have at least another three minutes before we enter the earths atmosphere.
Taki- Oh. Okay. Carry on we need to pick up the remaining pilots and the engineer from earth.
Sasha- But captain, why do we need pilots if this is a non combat vessel?
Taki- You see Sasha we need them encase of space pirates and such. There could also be other hostile enemies and what have you.
Sasha- But why would anyone want to attack us?
Taki- We’re carrying cargo that some worlds need and if they want it bad enough they’ll attack us. They won’t risk their own kind though, they’ll send out drones to do the dirty work.
Sasha- But I thought that the ships defences could handle it?
Taki- Yes but we need to send out the message to them that the earth is not be messed with. Also by sending out the SUKA BOTs it’s a lot more economical as I’ve been told by Mr Lock many times. If we fire the ships weapons every time then we’ll be wasting precious energy. Even in this day and age we still need to conserve earth’s resources.
Asuka- That’s right. They didn’t do anything two hundred years ago and look at us now.
Suzie- If only we could of warned them all that time ago. Maybe it would have been different?
Lean- Come on guys. Lighten up. It’s not like the world ended because of it?
Suzie- Lean is right. We’re all still alive aren’t we?
Sasha- We’re entering the earth’s atmosphere and we’re under attack.
Taki- Can the ships defences handle it.
Sasha- Yes.
Taki- What is it that’s attacking us?
Sasha- I don’t know. I haven’t got any records on these crafts. They maybe earth’s new defences.
Taki- Send out the SUKAs.
Sasha- Right captain.
*Sasha starts tapping on the keyboard in front of her. A message then appears on Priss’ computer. She grabs a microphone and shouts into it. *
Priss- All pilots report to the hanger area immediately.
*Ben and Kurt run from their game of air hockey. We see them running through the ships corridors. *
Ben- This is it dude, we finally get to kick some robo as-s.
Kurt- You said that five times today but each time it’s been a false alarms every time.
Ben- this time I know it’s different.
Kurt- You said that four times to day. You do the maths and see that the probability of this being for real is rather low to say the least.
Ben- Trust me.
*Ben and Kurt arrive at the hanger. They climb in to the bots and ready them selves for launch. Priss’ voice booms out over the P.A. *
Priss- SUKA BOTs Go!
The bots fly out of the hanger and out in to the earth’s atmosphere. The faces of Ben and Kurt are seen as each one speaks.
Ben- Lets do this.
Kurt- Hell yeah. Let’s croak us some bad guys.
Ben- Final Flash Atta…
*A screen comes up in front of Ben wit Priss on it. She starts speaking/ Shouting.*
Priss- Ben.
Ben- It’s Cid.
Priss- Ben I thought you knew that this was a FREAKING RECONICENCE MISSION!!!!
Ben- Oh crap!
Kurt- But I wanna fry bad guys
Priss- Well you can’t.
Ben and Kurt- Aww.
Priss- GO!
Kurt and Ben come to a group of clouds and can start to make out shapes in the mist.
Ben- What is that
Kurt- I don’t know.
*The shapes get closer. *
Ben- I can see something.
Kurt- What is it?
Ben- I don’t know. It’s getting closer. SWEET JESUS! Noooooooo!!!!!!!
*with that the enemy SUKA-BOTS flies past them towards the nimbus*
Ben- we gotta stop that thing before it hits the nimbus
Kurt- roger
*Ben takes on one SUKA while Kurt takes the other*
Mikel- missing me guys. Looks like you need my help
Ben- 3 on 2, more my odds
Mikel, Ben and kurt- GEKIGAN FLARE
*3 huge beams come out of their SUKAS stomachs and blast the enemy SUKAS to ashes. Then 2 more SUKAS appear*
???- DON’T SHOOT, we’re the new pilots
*with that, they are taken aboard and tell their story*
Everyone- THE EARTH WAS ATTACKED?
Allyson – I knew they would retaliate
Everyone – huh?
Allyson – YES. The true nature of this ship is for battle
Taki – against who?
Allyson – The Jovions
*With this Ben runs out of the room*
Mikel- what’s up with that
Taki- I’ll get him
*taki goes to bens room*
taki- why did you run off?
Ben – This reminds me of when my parents were killed
Taki – Mr and Mrs Bradley?
Ben – How’d you know?
Taki – don’t you remember me? Your one true love?
Ben – gulp, I knew I recgonized the name Taki
Taki – that’s right, you’re my night in shining armour
Ben – No I am not
Taki – you know you love me
Ben – no, no, no
Taki – Don’t hide your feelings
Ben – noooooo
*with that, you see Mikel peeking through the door laughing softly*
Mikel - Idiot
Benji Boy; A boy with a love of anime. He may not look or act like the serious type but underneath it all there’s a man waiting to come out to show every one what it’s like to be a hero with a real sense of honour and pride, and a few mental problems. Also he just wants every one to ignore his boring name and just call him ‘Cid Vilante’, a real hero’s name.
Mikel; Pretty useless at everything except at engineering. His love for giant robots is only surpassed by his love of the female form. Slightly deprived in most aspects of life, sex being one of them, he seeks new experiences. By joining this elite group he may finally be able to enrich the quality of his life, and maybe get laid.
Taki Rianna; As her title suggests she is captain of the ship. She maybe blonde but nobody can out wit her when it comes to tactics and strategy in the battlefield. What she lacks in common sense she makes up for in looks. Never one to panic in times of danger she can keep a cool head but when it comes to her ‘man’, her heads hotter than bath water.
Lean Caprian; Having joined after hearing that his childhood sweetheart would be on the ship he has set out to win her heart but he hasn’t even told any one who it is. Not even the Company know who it is or the effect it will have upon the whole mission. He is loyal to his job just because of that one ‘lucky’ lady.
Sasha Holland; Having graduated top of her class at Upper Tokyo University at the age of 12 she went on to study at the Company and train to be their top computer expert. Having developed the computer program for the Ship she was obliviously first choice for the job of computer operations. She is the youngest member being only 14 years old.
Asuka Hann; Navigation Officer that likes to play dumb and manipulate others but not in the cruel and twisted way, but the fun way. Says what’s on her mind and doesn’t care if people hear it. Her keen sense of direction is almost like a sixth sense. It’s unknown as to how it came to be. Recruited after winning the world rally championship 3 times with her driver and her then husband.
Suzie Strife; Like the stereotype dumb blonde, but with pink hair, she just can’t put two and two together and if she ever did, she’d end up with 3 ½ . A heart, and tongue, of gold she jumped at the chance to join the Ship. With the news that the ship was to go in to space she could achieve her brothers dream.
Allynson lock; With a name like Allynson it’s surprising as to how he survived childhood and became the money conscious man he is today. He watches over the crew and wonders why he’s there? All he wants is to see no money wasted and energy saved but it ain’t happening in this day and age. ‘Oh why don’t they listen?’ he often asks himself.
Priss Yamana; A woman that likes to be in charge. She likes things done her way and not any other. Having been with the company since she graduated from university, she has risen through the ranks in record time to be come a top class boss. Now being in charge of operation Nimbus, this is a task for only the most trusted and respected employees of the Company.
Kuja Rinato; An engineer that has dealt with nearly all types of machinery, including giant robots, he is the best in the business. For some reason he always seems stressed and under immense pressure. Having lived most of his adult life alone, he has problems getting on with others.
Episode 1- home is all but a stone’s throw away.
play music
Intro
*We come to a dark room where everyone’s face is darkened. We don’t know who they are*
???1- we have to do this now damn it!
???2- but we can’t. It’s unethical!
???1- it has to be done, before it’s too late!
*sound of fist slamming on table*
???3- Yes, that’s right. We have to do this. Now get the recruits!
*end of intro*
*play main theme song*
during the song, you get to view scenes of what may be in future episodes.
Camera zooms out of earth. Here are battleships fighting when the logo NEON SUCCESSOR NIMBUS comes into the center of the screen.
We see Taki the captain, 360 degree Rotation of Benji as he looks at mysterious surroundings.
Mikel is working on the Aesti, stops working and gives the thumbs up.
Then as the drums start going, you see flashes of main characters. Then there’s fighting and stuff. Then eventually the theme ends and the story starts.
*we zoom on to Priss Yamana*
Priss: Time to go get the recruits.
*We see Priss arrive at a university classroom. A little girl is teaching*
Priss- Hello Sasha, would you mind if I had few words with you?
Sasha- No, not at all. Excuse me class.
*Next we go to a sports club where there is a female figure (Asuka Hann) standing among a crowd of people. We zoom on to her face with a shadow then appearing on her left cheek. She then turns and runs through the crowd. She then is seen getting in a black limo with Priss sitting in the left seat in the back of the car. Asuka gets in and sits down. The car begins to drive off.*
Priss- Hello Miss Hann. I assume you know why I’m here. So I’ll cut the small talk.
Asuka- Don’t tell me it’s about that new ship. The Nidesico is it? Well you can tell your superiors where to stick that job. I ain’t no idiot and I ain’t killing anyone.
Priss- Yes, well. You see the Nimbus needs a navigator and we want you. We’ve studied your performance and wanted to offer you a challenge. It must be getting pretty boring just winning every year. I know you refused to join the navy last year but this time it’s different.
Asuka- Oh really. So what makes it so ‘different’ and who said I was getting board of winning. I’ll have you know I have a new partner this year.
Priss- So what happened to your last partner?
Asuka- We got divorced.
Priss- Divorced?
Asuka- Yes divorced. He was my husband. Now are you happy. I’ve told you what you wanted to hear and my answer to your question is still no.
Priss- But I still haven’t told why it’s different now. This is a space ship that will not be used as a weapon of destruction. It’s just a cargo ship. Obliviously it has defences but there is no reason as to why it would go in to battle. There isn’t a war going on so you won’t be involved in any warfare. We just need a navigator, that’s all.
Asuka- But you said it would be a challenge. What would make it so difficult?
Priss- Well have you ever been in space?
Asuka- No, but still, it can’t be that bad, can it?
Priss- Well it is awfully big. Not just any one can navigate a place that big.
Asuka- So why me
Priss- Who else would we chose? Of all the candidates you are by far the most qualified. And don’t think we don’t know about your gift.
Asuka- Ummm….
Priss- So what do you say?
Asuka- I’ll get back to you.
*With that the car stops and Asuka gets out.*
*We now go to a hair salon and see a woman (Suzie Strife) speaking with Priss Yamana. Next we have Lean caprian on the phone in his bedroom. Taki Rianna is then seen answering the door with just a small towel around her torso and another around her hair. She looks as if she has just come out of the bath. We end up with Mikel speaking with Kuja Rinato.*
Mikel- Please sir. I just gotta go. I really wanna go with you. I’ll be a great help. Pleassse.
Kuja- It’s not up to me and even if it was, why would I let a kid like you be my apprentice. I don’t even know you. You’re probably just a punk from the streets. Naff off!
Mikel- But please…
Kuja- Clear off
Mikel- But this is all I’ve ever wanted to do. Just hear me out.
Kuja- Whatever. Go cry to the Company. (sarcastically) I’m sure they’ll listen to you.
Mikel- but…
Kuja- I said clear off. Now go
Mikel- but…
Kuja- Pi55 off
*Mikel sighs, turns round and walks out of the scene. Kuja goes back to working on the insides of what looks like the leg of a giant robot. *
Kuja- Idiot!
*Go back to Priss on board the Nimbus standing on the deck with the crew assembled in front of her. Taki stands to her right. *
Priss- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Nimbus, your new home. I’m pleased to say that we have almost all of the crew here. We’re just waiting for one or two more people to turn up but then we’ll be on our way. We are, however, missing a few people that we need in order to be able to work as a fully functioning unit. We still need a pilot and we currently have no cooks. Does anybody know anyone that can fill these roles?
*With that Kyle Lasek’s hand goes up. *
*Cut to a beaming Mikel. Standing to his left is ‘Benji Boy’, nodding his head with earphones in his head. A low sound of rock music can be heard coming from them. *
Priss- So you’re the pilot that Mr Lasek was talking about. Ben Armstrong right?
*Ben looks up and takes his earphones out*
Ben- Huuh?
Priss- I said you’re the pilot Ben Armstrong right? The one that Kyle told us about.
Ben- That’s ‘Cid Vilante’ to you miss. Ben Armstrong is what I was once called as a young boy. Now I am a man, a hero in the making. Just let me show you. I’ll get in one of those…. What are they called again? I missed their name
Priss- Those are our Super Utterly Kick-As-s Battle Offensive Toys. Or SUKA BOTs for short.
Ben- Yeah! Let me in one if those SUKA BOTs. I’ll show ya.
*Ben runs over to a big, pink SUKA BOT. He climbs in to the cockpit and stands the bot up. He turns it to face Priss. He bends the bot’s legs and then jumps up in to a forward flip, then lands on one knee with the other leg stretched behind him*
Ben- Ta da. Whatca think of that then? Impressive, no?
Priss- Go to your quarters. We’ll call on you IF we ever need you. Here’s hoping we won’t.
Ben- Whattt???
Priss- That display was irresponsible, reckless and plain stupid. Who in their right mind would be impressed by that?
Mikel- I would. Now let me have a go.
Ben- Take the purple one.
Mikel- No, I’ll have the blue one.
Priss- Get out of there. I thought you were the apprentice engineer?
Mikel- I am.
Priss- So what you doing in that SUKA BOT.
Mikel- I’m going to show you what I can do.
Priss You’re an engineer.
Mikel- Yes
Priss- You’re a freaking engineer so get out of that flaming Bot and get you’re as-s down here! You stupid idiot!
Mikel- But I know what I’m doing. Benji Boy taught me.
Priss- That’s what I was afraid of. Now get out and report to Mr Rinato.
Mikel- But I wanna fly the Super bot.
Priss- That’s SUKA BOT! Now Get Out.
Mikel- Alright, alright. You don’t have to be so old all the time.
Priss- What!?
Ben- He said you don’t have to be such a fuddy duddy. Turn the hearing aid up.
Priss- Well….
*With that Priss turns and walks out in a huff. Ben and Mikel continue to play in the bots*
*Go to captain Taki Rianna standing on the bridge looking at the wide screen view of the outside*
Taki- So where are we going Asuka.
Asuka- I don’t know Captain.
Taki- Why?
Asuka- I don’t know.
Taki- Well what should I do?
Suzie- Maybe you should ask Miss Yamana. She’s in charge of this whole operation.
Taki- That’s a good idea Suzie. She’ll know. Sasha, put me through to Miss Yamana.
*A screen pops up in front of Taki with Priss’ face on it.*
Taki- Miss Yamana.
Priss- Yes Captain.
Taki- Where are we going?
Priss- Don’t you know?
Taki- No. That’s why I asked.
Priss- Well we’re going to be taking cargo to the earth colony on the moon.
Taki- Oh. I see. Thank you Miss Yamana.
*The screen flickers out. Taki faces the view if the outside.*
Taki- Full speed ahead for the moon.
Asuka- Yes Captain.
Taki- Sasha, call up the information about our course to the earth colony.
Sasha- Yes Captain.
*Screen flashes up in front of Sasha.*
Sasha- We will be travelling through an asteroid belt but it’s nothing that the ships defences can’t handle. Is that all right Captain?
Taki- Yes Sasha. Is there anything else I need to now?
Sasha- No, that’s all the info we have on our course.
Taki- Yes that’s okay. Carry on.
*We see Lean Caprian sat on a bench eating a bowl of rice.*
Lean- Oh why won’t you look at me the way you look at your dog. Even that would do for me. All I want is for you to love me like I love you. Is it too much to ask for you to give me the time of day? I’d give you my life but you won’t even give me change for a dollar. Please.
*Mikel creeps up behind Lean*
Lean- Why my love? Why? Why!?
Mikel- Hi Lean! What you eating? Can I ha……….
Lean- Ahhh!!!! How long were you there for? What you doing creeping up on a guy like that?
Mikel- So what you up to?
Lean- Just eating my rice. Why what’s it to you?
Mikel- Nothing. Nothing. I just…
*With that a group of girls walk past*
Mikel- Hey. Are any of those the girl you were just talking about?
Lean- Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP!!!
Mikel- So one of them is your secret lover girl.
Lean- No! Nobody knows who it is and no one ever will. Not you, not the captain, not even her.
Mikel- Her?
Lean- My mystery girl. My one true love. My soul mate.
Mikel- So she doesn’t even know that you like her?
Lean- No. Why?
Mikel- Well if she knew that you liked her maybe you’d find out that she liked you too.
Lean- But that would mean telling her. That would mean the risk of rejection. I just couldn’t do it. I can’t and I won’t! It’s better to leave it up to her to tell me.
Mikel- Oh I give up. See ya.
Lean- Who are you anyway?
Mikel- HEY! Wait up ladies
*Mikel has now gone out of shot and runs towards the women. Lean looks around*
Lean- Idiot.
*We go to the kitchen and see Elvis talking to his sisters*
Elvis- Right then girls you know why we were recruited on to this ship don’t you?
Amber- Because they couldn’t find anyone else in time?
Bernice- Because we’re the only ones dumb enough to take this job?
Cynthia- Because we gave them a free cheesecake?
Daria- Because you like big ships?
Erica- Because second pilot Kurt Landon is in love with all of us girls?
Elvis- No, no, yes, yes, and NO! I wouldn’t even let that even let that guy any where near you girls. He’s a slimy, disgusting, pervert. He’s scum of the earth. He’s…. Who is he?
Amber- He’s the ship’s second pilot.
Bernice- He’s very good ya know.
Cynthia- Oh yeah.
Daria- Very attractive.
Erica- And a nice guy as well.
Elvis- Oh … I see. Well do you think he’d be interested in me?
Amber- He’s a SUKA BOT pilot.
Bernice- Not an airline steward.
Cynthia- Quit being stereotypical.
Daria- Yeah. He could be gay.
Erica- But I bet he likes me.
*Go to the moon colony with people moving around in the docking area for the landing of the Nimbus. We then see the Nimbus docking with people coming to meet the captain and her crew. She turns to her crew after having greeted the people in the docking area. *
Taki- Right every body, some of you need to stay here because that’s part of your jobs. Those of you who don’t are free to look around the town, just be back before teatime. Have fun everybody. Bye.
*Everybody disperses and the captain goes over to Ben and Kurt. *
Taki- Hi guys. You’re the new pilots right?
Kurt- Sure babe.
Taki- So where are the rest of you?
Ben- Don’t you know captain?
Taki- Oh please, just call me Taki.
Ben- Oh, okay. So Taki, you don’t know about the other pilots?
Taki- No. What’s happened to them?
Ben- Wel….
Kurt- You see sugar, the thing is the other pilots are still on earth with our other engineer. They were just late, or something. Now what say you and me go get a drink? You’re off duty right?
Taki- Yes, but….
*Security officer Steve James comes up behind them and towers over Kurt. *
Steve- I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
*Kurt pushes his chest up against Steve’s in classic male aggressive fashion. *
Kurt- Well I don’t know who you are but I think you should let my girl make her own decisions.
*Steve turns to Taki. *
Steve- Well captain?
Taki- Oh I can’t go out now. I…uhh…gotta wash my… umm…hair. Yeah that’s right I gotta wash my hair. We can’t have a captain with unclean hair can we? See ya guys. Bye.
*With that Taki turns and runs towards the ship. Steve walks away from Ben and Kurt. Ben turns to Kurt. *
Ben- Smooth. Way to hit on the captain.
Kurt- Captain?
Ben- Yes. Taki Rianna. Captain of the Nimbus. You know the big ship that we’re sailing on. In command of like nearly the whole thing.
Kurt- I thought that was just a nickname like yours. You know, Mr ‘Cid Vilante’.
Ben-That’s not a nickname! That’s my name, for I am a real hero among mere mortals. There never has and never will be anybody quite like me.
Kurt- You got that right.
Ben- I know I have. Now go forth and spread the word. Tell the people that their saviour is here. Go. GO!
Kurt- Whatever.
*Mikel creeps up behind them. *
Mikel- Hey guys. What you up to? Really though, I don’t know who’s more pathetic? It could be Kurt for his failed attempts to score with the captain or Benji Boy for keeping with his moniker that is ‘Cid Vilante’. But anyway, let’s go spend the Company’s money on some good old fashioned, how shall I put this, women that give us great pleasure for the price of a few drinks but with guaranteed results.
Kurt- Hey, if I wanna get with a girl I don’t have to pay her to be with me.
Ben- No but she’ll pay you to get away from her though.
Kurt- What is this? National pick on me day.
Ben- If you want it to be?
Kurt- Ah shut up. (Kurt looks at Mikel) Hey who is this guy anyway?
Ben- That’s Mikel. He’s better known to most people as ‘Idiot’ though.
Mikel- Man that hurt.
Ben- Sorry dude. Just speaking the truth.
Kurt- Well, see ya idiot.
Mikel- See you round, Johnny B.
*Mikel leaves. *
Kurt- What did he mean by Johnny B?
Ben- I know but I ain’t telling you.
Kurt- Oh man that’s going to bug me all day. Ohh to hell with it, let’s just hit the town.
Ben- Right on my hard rocking buddy.
*The next thing we see is Kuja working on a SUKA BOT with his fellow co-workers. Allynson lock now walks in to where they are working. *
Allynson- Ah Mr Rinato how is the work on the remaining SUKAs coming along? All good I hope.
Kuja- Yeah sure, why not. Whatever keeps you happy?
Allynson- Umm yes, well, I hope this isn’t going to be costing us to much. We’re using old frames and old parts right?
Kuja- Yes yes. Now leave me alone. I’m busy.
Allynson- I can see that and that’s why I need to introduce you to your apprentice.
Kuja- Whaattt!!!
Allynson- That’s right your new apprentice. His name is….
Kuja- Don’t tell me it’s that punk that was begging me for a job a few days earlier.
Allynson- No, it’s Mikel.
Kuja- so what’s this kid like?
Allynson- Why don’t you meet this kid now?
*Mikel jumps in to view. *
Mikel- Hi boss!
Kuja- Oh crap!
Allynson- I take it you aren’t pleased with your apprentice?
Kuja- What do you think?
Allynson- Well I think you’re not impressed as I just said .
Kuja- oh…..
Mikel- Come on buddy, lighten up. Let’s turn that frown around 180 degrees to the left or the right. Whatever’s easier for you?
Kuja- Get out of my face and off this ship!
Allynson- Mr Rinato he’s now your apprentice and there’s nothing you can do about it. Now why don’t you make him feel at home in his new work space. Let him get to know the guys a little better perhaps?
Kuja- Alright alright. Just make sure you don’t get in my way b1tch.
*Go to the bridge*
Taki- Are we nearly there yet?
Sasha- Not yet captain.
Taki- Well how much longer?
Sasha- We have at least another three minutes before we enter the earths atmosphere.
Taki- Oh. Okay. Carry on we need to pick up the remaining pilots and the engineer from earth.
Sasha- But captain, why do we need pilots if this is a non combat vessel?
Taki- You see Sasha we need them encase of space pirates and such. There could also be other hostile enemies and what have you.
Sasha- But why would anyone want to attack us?
Taki- We’re carrying cargo that some worlds need and if they want it bad enough they’ll attack us. They won’t risk their own kind though, they’ll send out drones to do the dirty work.
Sasha- But I thought that the ships defences could handle it?
Taki- Yes but we need to send out the message to them that the earth is not be messed with. Also by sending out the SUKA BOTs it’s a lot more economical as I’ve been told by Mr Lock many times. If we fire the ships weapons every time then we’ll be wasting precious energy. Even in this day and age we still need to conserve earth’s resources.
Asuka- That’s right. They didn’t do anything two hundred years ago and look at us now.
Suzie- If only we could of warned them all that time ago. Maybe it would have been different?
Lean- Come on guys. Lighten up. It’s not like the world ended because of it?
Suzie- Lean is right. We’re all still alive aren’t we?
Sasha- We’re entering the earth’s atmosphere and we’re under attack.
Taki- Can the ships defences handle it.
Sasha- Yes.
Taki- What is it that’s attacking us?
Sasha- I don’t know. I haven’t got any records on these crafts. They maybe earth’s new defences.
Taki- Send out the SUKAs.
Sasha- Right captain.
*Sasha starts tapping on the keyboard in front of her. A message then appears on Priss’ computer. She grabs a microphone and shouts into it. *
Priss- All pilots report to the hanger area immediately.
*Ben and Kurt run from their game of air hockey. We see them running through the ships corridors. *
Ben- This is it dude, we finally get to kick some robo as-s.
Kurt- You said that five times today but each time it’s been a false alarms every time.
Ben- this time I know it’s different.
Kurt- You said that four times to day. You do the maths and see that the probability of this being for real is rather low to say the least.
Ben- Trust me.
*Ben and Kurt arrive at the hanger. They climb in to the bots and ready them selves for launch. Priss’ voice booms out over the P.A. *
Priss- SUKA BOTs Go!
The bots fly out of the hanger and out in to the earth’s atmosphere. The faces of Ben and Kurt are seen as each one speaks.
Ben- Lets do this.
Kurt- Hell yeah. Let’s croak us some bad guys.
Ben- Final Flash Atta…
*A screen comes up in front of Ben wit Priss on it. She starts speaking/ Shouting.*
Priss- Ben.
Ben- It’s Cid.
Priss- Ben I thought you knew that this was a FREAKING RECONICENCE MISSION!!!!
Ben- Oh crap!
Kurt- But I wanna fry bad guys
Priss- Well you can’t.
Ben and Kurt- Aww.
Priss- GO!
Kurt and Ben come to a group of clouds and can start to make out shapes in the mist.
Ben- What is that
Kurt- I don’t know.
*The shapes get closer. *
Ben- I can see something.
Kurt- What is it?
Ben- I don’t know. It’s getting closer. SWEET JESUS! Noooooooo!!!!!!!
*with that the enemy SUKA-BOTS flies past them towards the nimbus*
Ben- we gotta stop that thing before it hits the nimbus
Kurt- roger
*Ben takes on one SUKA while Kurt takes the other*
Mikel- missing me guys. Looks like you need my help
Ben- 3 on 2, more my odds
Mikel, Ben and kurt- GEKIGAN FLARE
*3 huge beams come out of their SUKAS stomachs and blast the enemy SUKAS to ashes. Then 2 more SUKAS appear*
???- DON’T SHOOT, we’re the new pilots
*with that, they are taken aboard and tell their story*
Everyone- THE EARTH WAS ATTACKED?
Allyson – I knew they would retaliate
Everyone – huh?
Allyson – YES. The true nature of this ship is for battle
Taki – against who?
Allyson – The Jovions
*With this Ben runs out of the room*
Mikel- what’s up with that
Taki- I’ll get him
*taki goes to bens room*
taki- why did you run off?
Ben – This reminds me of when my parents were killed
Taki – Mr and Mrs Bradley?
Ben – How’d you know?
Taki – don’t you remember me? Your one true love?
Ben – gulp, I knew I recgonized the name Taki
Taki – that’s right, you’re my night in shining armour
Ben – No I am not
Taki – you know you love me
Ben – no, no, no
Taki – Don’t hide your feelings
Ben – noooooo
*with that, you see Mikel peeking through the door laughing softly*
Mikel - Idiot
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Interesting, but nicely written. :)
The manga is getting to your head. Anyway, it made you create an excellent read. :)
Here are a list of characters to help you throughout the story.
Benji Boy; A boy with a love of anime. He may not look or act like the serious type but underneath it all there’s a man waiting to come out to show every one what it’s like to be a hero with a real sense of honour and pride, and a few mental problems. Also he just wants every one to ignore his boring name and just call him ‘Cid Vilante’, a real hero’s name.
Mikel; Pretty useless at everything except at engineering. His love for giant robots is only surpassed by his love of the female form. Slightly deprived in most aspects of life, sex being one of them, he seeks new experiences. By joining this elite group he may finally be able to enrich the quality of his life, and maybe get laid.
Taki Rianna; As her title suggests she is captain of the ship. She maybe blonde but nobody can out wit her when it comes to tactics and strategy in the battlefield. What she lacks in common sense she makes up for in looks. Never one to panic in times of danger she can keep a cool head but when it comes to her ‘man’, her heads hotter than bath water.
Lean Caprian; Having joined after hearing that his childhood sweetheart would be on the ship he has set out to win her heart but he hasn’t even told any one who it is. Not even the Company know who it is or the effect it will have upon the whole mission. He is loyal to his job just because of that one ‘lucky’ lady.
Sasha Holland; Having graduated top of her class at Upper Tokyo University at the age of 12 she went on to study at the Company and train to be their top computer expert. Having developed the computer program for the Ship she was obliviously first choice for the job of computer operations. She is the youngest member being only 14 years old.
Asuka Hann; Navigation Officer that likes to play dumb and manipulate others but not in the cruel and twisted way, but the fun way. Says what’s on her mind and doesn’t care if people hear it. Her keen sense of direction is almost like a sixth sense. It’s unknown as to how it came to be. Recruited after winning the world rally championship 3 times with her driver and her then husband.
Suzie Strife; Like the stereotype dumb blonde, but with pink hair, she just can’t put two and two together and if she ever did, she’d end up with 3 ½ . A heart, and tongue, of gold she jumped at the chance to join the Ship. With the news that the ship was to go in to space she could achieve her brothers dream.
Allynson lock; With a name like Allynson it’s surprising as to how he survived childhood and became the money conscious man he is today. He watches over the crew and wonders why he’s there? All he wants is to see no money wasted and energy saved but it ain’t happening in this day and age. ‘Oh why don’t they listen?’ he often asks himself.
Priss Yamana; A woman that likes to be in charge. She likes things done her way and not any other. Having been with the company since she graduated from university, she has risen through the ranks in record time to be come a top class boss. Now being in charge of operation Nimbus, this is a task for only the most trusted and respected employees of the Company.
Kuja Rinato; An engineer that has dealt with nearly all types of machinery, including giant robots, he is the best in the business. For some reason he always seems stressed and under immense pressure. Having lived most of his adult life alone, he has problems getting on with others.
Episode 1- home is all but a stone’s throw away.
play music
Intro
*We come to a dark room where everyone’s face is darkened. We don’t know who they are*
???1- we have to do this now damn it!
???2- but we can’t. It’s unethical!
???1- it has to be done, before it’s too late!
*sound of fist slamming on table*
???3- Yes, that’s right. We have to do this. Now get the recruits!
*end of intro*
*play main theme song*
during the song, you get to view scenes of what may be in future episodes.
Camera zooms out of earth. Here are battleships fighting when the logo NEON SUCCESSOR NIMBUS comes into the center of the screen.
We see Taki the captain, 360 degree Rotation of Benji as he looks at mysterious surroundings.
Mikel is working on the Aesti, stops working and gives the thumbs up.
Then as the drums start going, you see flashes of main characters. Then there’s fighting and stuff. Then eventually the theme ends and the story starts.
*we zoom on to Priss Yamana*
Priss: Time to go get the recruits.
*We see Priss arrive at a university classroom. A little girl is teaching*
Priss- Hello Sasha, would you mind if I had few words with you?
Sasha- No, not at all. Excuse me class.
*Next we go to a sports club where there is a female figure (Asuka Hann) standing among a crowd of people. We zoom on to her face with a shadow then appearing on her left cheek. She then turns and runs through the crowd. She then is seen getting in a black limo with Priss sitting in the left seat in the back of the car. Asuka gets in and sits down. The car begins to drive off.*
Priss- Hello Miss Hann. I assume you know why I’m here. So I’ll cut the small talk.
Asuka- Don’t tell me it’s about that new ship. The Nidesico is it? Well you can tell your superiors where to stick that job. I ain’t no idiot and I ain’t killing anyone.
Priss- Yes, well. You see the Nimbus needs a navigator and we want you. We’ve studied your performance and wanted to offer you a challenge. It must be getting pretty boring just winning every year. I know you refused to join the navy last year but this time it’s different.
Asuka- Oh really. So what makes it so ‘different’ and who said I was getting board of winning. I’ll have you know I have a new partner this year.
Priss- So what happened to your last partner?
Asuka- We got divorced.
Priss- Divorced?
Asuka- Yes divorced. He was my husband. Now are you happy. I’ve told you what you wanted to hear and my answer to your question is still no.
Priss- But I still haven’t told why it’s different now. This is a space ship that will not be used as a weapon of destruction. It’s just a cargo ship. Obliviously it has defences but there is no reason as to why it would go in to battle. There isn’t a war going on so you won’t be involved in any warfare. We just need a navigator, that’s all.
Asuka- But you said it would be a challenge. What would make it so difficult?
Priss- Well have you ever been in space?
Asuka- No, but still, it can’t be that bad, can it?
Priss- Well it is awfully big. Not just any one can navigate a place that big.
Asuka- So why me
Priss- Who else would we chose? Of all the candidates you are by far the most qualified. And don’t think we don’t know about your gift.
Asuka- Ummm….
Priss- So what do you say?
Asuka- I’ll get back to you.
*With that the car stops and Asuka gets out.*
*We now go to a hair salon and see a woman (Suzie Strife) speaking with Priss Yamana. Next we have Lean caprian on the phone in his bedroom. Taki Rianna is then seen answering the door with just a small towel around her torso and another around her hair. She looks as if she has just come out of the bath. We end up with Mikel speaking with Kuja Rinato.*
Mikel- Please sir. I just gotta go. I really wanna go with you. I’ll be a great help. Pleassse.
Kuja- It’s not up to me and even if it was, why would I let a kid like you be my apprentice. I don’t even know you. You’re probably just a punk from the streets. Naff off!
Mikel- But please…
Kuja- Clear off
Mikel- But this is all I’ve ever wanted to do. Just hear me out.
Kuja- Whatever. Go cry to the Company. (sarcastically) I’m sure they’ll listen to you.
Mikel- but…
Kuja- I said clear off. Now go
Mikel- but…
Kuja- Pi55 off
*Mikel sighs, turns round and walks out of the scene. Kuja goes back to working on the insides of what looks like the leg of a giant robot. *
Kuja- Idiot!
*Go back to Priss on board the Nimbus standing on the deck with the crew assembled in front of her. Taki stands to her right. *
Priss- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Nimbus, your new home. I’m pleased to say that we have almost all of the crew here. We’re just waiting for one or two more people to turn up but then we’ll be on our way. We are, however, missing a few people that we need in order to be able to work as a fully functioning unit. We still need a pilot and we currently have no cooks. Does anybody know anyone that can fill these roles?
*With that Kyle Lasek’s hand goes up. *
*Cut to a beaming Mikel. Standing to his left is ‘Benji Boy’, nodding his head with earphones in his head. A low sound of rock music can be heard coming from them. *
Priss- So you’re the pilot that Mr Lasek was talking about. Ben Armstrong right?
*Ben looks up and takes his earphones out*
Ben- Huuh?
Priss- I said you’re the pilot Ben Armstrong right? The one that Kyle told us about.
Ben- That’s ‘Cid Vilante’ to you miss. Ben Armstrong is what I was once called as a young boy. Now I am a man, a hero in the making. Just let me show you. I’ll get in one of those…. What are they called again? I missed their name
Priss- Those are our Super Utterly Kick-As-s Battle Offensive Toys. Or SUKA BOTs for short.
Ben- Yeah! Let me in one if those SUKA BOTs. I’ll show ya.
*Ben runs over to a big, pink SUKA BOT. He climbs in to the cockpit and stands the bot up. He turns it to face Priss. He bends the bot’s legs and then jumps up in to a forward flip, then lands on one knee with the other leg stretched behind him*
Ben- Ta da. Whatca think of that then? Impressive, no?
Priss- Go to your quarters. We’ll call on you IF we ever need you. Here’s hoping we won’t.
Ben- Whattt???
Priss- That display was irresponsible, reckless and plain stupid. Who in their right mind would be impressed by that?
Mikel- I would. Now let me have a go.
Ben- Take the purple one.
Mikel- No, I’ll have the blue one.
Priss- Get out of there. I thought you were the apprentice engineer?
Mikel- I am.
Priss- So what you doing in that SUKA BOT.
Mikel- I’m going to show you what I can do.
Priss You’re an engineer.
Mikel- Yes
Priss- You’re a freaking engineer so get out of that flaming Bot and get you’re as-s down here! You stupid idiot!
Mikel- But I know what I’m doing. Benji Boy taught me.
Priss- That’s what I was afraid of. Now get out and report to Mr Rinato.
Mikel- But I wanna fly the Super bot.
Priss- That’s SUKA BOT! Now Get Out.
Mikel- Alright, alright. You don’t have to be so old all the time.
Priss- What!?
Ben- He said you don’t have to be such a fuddy duddy. Turn the hearing aid up.
Priss- Well….
*With that Priss turns and walks out in a huff. Ben and Mikel continue to play in the bots*
*Go to captain Taki Rianna standing on the bridge looking at the wide screen view of the outside*
Taki- So where are we going Asuka.
Asuka- I don’t know Captain.
Taki- Why?
Asuka- I don’t know.
Taki- Well what should I do?
Suzie- Maybe you should ask Miss Yamana. She’s in charge of this whole operation.
Taki- That’s a good idea Suzie. She’ll know. Sasha, put me through to Miss Yamana.
*A screen pops up in front of Taki with Priss’ face on it.*
Taki- Miss Yamana.
Priss- Yes Captain.
Taki- Where are we going?
Priss- Don’t you know?
Taki- No. That’s why I asked.
Priss- Well we’re going to be taking cargo to the earth colony on the moon.
Taki- Oh. I see. Thank you Miss Yamana.
*The screen flickers out. Taki faces the view if the outside.*
Taki- Full speed ahead for the moon.
Asuka- Yes Captain.
Taki- Sasha, call up the information about our course to the earth colony.
Sasha- Yes Captain.
*Screen flashes up in front of Sasha.*
Sasha- We will be travelling through an asteroid belt but it’s nothing that the ships defences can’t handle. Is that all right Captain?
Taki- Yes Sasha. Is there anything else I need to now?
Sasha- No, that’s all the info we have on our course.
Taki- Yes that’s okay. Carry on.
*We see Lean Caprian sat on a bench eating a bowl of rice.*
Lean- Oh why won’t you look at me the way you look at your dog. Even that would do for me. All I want is for you to love me like I love you. Is it too much to ask for you to give me the time of day? I’d give you my life but you won’t even give me change for a dollar. Please.
*Mikel creeps up behind Lean*
Lean- Why my love? Why? Why!?
Mikel- Hi Lean! What you eating? Can I ha……….
Lean- Ahhh!!!! How long were you there for? What you doing creeping up on a guy like that?
Mikel- So what you up to?
Lean- Just eating my rice. Why what’s it to you?
Mikel- Nothing. Nothing. I just…
*With that a group of girls walk past*
Mikel- Hey. Are any of those the girl you were just talking about?
Lean- Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP!!!
Mikel- So one of them is your secret lover girl.
Lean- No! Nobody knows who it is and no one ever will. Not you, not the captain, not even her.
Mikel- Her?
Lean- My mystery girl. My one true love. My soul mate.
Mikel- So she doesn’t even know that you like her?
Lean- No. Why?
Mikel- Well if she knew that you liked her maybe you’d find out that she liked you too.
Lean- But that would mean telling her. That would mean the risk of rejection. I just couldn’t do it. I can’t and I won’t! It’s better to leave it up to her to tell me.
Mikel- Oh I give up. See ya.
Lean- Who are you anyway?
Mikel- HEY! Wait up ladies
*Mikel has now gone out of shot and runs towards the women. Lean looks around*
Lean- Idiot.
*We go to the kitchen and see Elvis talking to his sisters*
Elvis- Right then girls you know why we were recruited on to this ship don’t you?
Amber- Because they couldn’t find anyone else in time?
Bernice- Because we’re the only ones dumb enough to take this job?
Cynthia- Because we gave them a free cheesecake?
Daria- Because you like big ships?
Erica- Because second pilot Kurt Landon is in love with all of us girls?
Elvis- No, no, yes, yes, and NO! I wouldn’t even let that even let that guy any where near you girls. He’s a slimy, disgusting, pervert. He’s scum of the earth. He’s…. Who is he?
Amber- He’s the ship’s second pilot.
Bernice- He’s very good ya know.
Cynthia- Oh yeah.
Daria- Very attractive.
Erica- And a nice guy as well.
Elvis- Oh … I see. Well do you think he’d be interested in me?
Amber- He’s a SUKA BOT pilot.
Bernice- Not an airline steward.
Cynthia- Quit being stereotypical.
Daria- Yeah. He could be gay.
Erica- But I bet he likes me.
*Go to the moon colony with people moving around in the docking area for the landing of the Nimbus. We then see the Nimbus docking with people coming to meet the captain and her crew. She turns to her crew after having greeted the people in the docking area. *
Taki- Right every body, some of you need to stay here because that’s part of your jobs. Those of you who don’t are free to look around the town, just be back before teatime. Have fun everybody. Bye.
*Everybody disperses and the captain goes over to Ben and Kurt. *
Taki- Hi guys. You’re the new pilots right?
Kurt- Sure babe.
Taki- So where are the rest of you?
Ben- Don’t you know captain?
Taki- Oh please, just call me Taki.
Ben- Oh, okay. So Taki, you don’t know about the other pilots?
Taki- No. What’s happened to them?
Ben- Wel….
Kurt- You see sugar, the thing is the other pilots are still on earth with our other engineer. They were just late, or something. Now what say you and me go get a drink? You’re off duty right?
Taki- Yes, but….
*Security officer Steve James comes up behind them and towers over Kurt. *
Steve- I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
*Kurt pushes his chest up against Steve’s in classic male aggressive fashion. *
Kurt- Well I don’t know who you are but I think you should let my girl make her own decisions.
*Steve turns to Taki. *
Steve- Well captain?
Taki- Oh I can’t go out now. I…uhh…gotta wash my… umm…hair. Yeah that’s right I gotta wash my hair. We can’t have a captain with unclean hair can we? See ya guys. Bye.
*With that Taki turns and runs towards the ship. Steve walks away from Ben and Kurt. Ben turns to Kurt. *
Ben- Smooth. Way to hit on the captain.
Kurt- Captain?
Ben- Yes. Taki Rianna. Captain of the Nimbus. You know the big ship that we’re sailing on. In command of like nearly the whole thing.
Kurt- I thought that was just a nickname like yours. You know, Mr ‘Cid Vilante’.
Ben-That’s not a nickname! That’s my name, for I am a real hero among mere mortals. There never has and never will be anybody quite like me.
Kurt- You got that right.
Ben- I know I have. Now go forth and spread the word. Tell the people that their saviour is here. Go. GO!
Kurt- Whatever.
*Mikel creeps up behind them. *
Mikel- Hey guys. What you up to? Really though, I don’t know who’s more pathetic? It could be Kurt for his failed attempts to score with the captain or Benji Boy for keeping with his moniker that is ‘Cid Vilante’. But anyway, let’s go spend the Company’s money on some good old fashioned, how shall I put this, women that give us great pleasure for the price of a few drinks but with guaranteed results.
Kurt- Hey, if I wanna get with a girl I don’t have to pay her to be with me.
Ben- No but she’ll pay you to get away from her though.
Kurt- What is this? National pick on me day.
Ben- If you want it to be?
Kurt- Ah shut up. (Kurt looks at Mikel) Hey who is this guy anyway?
Ben- That’s Mikel. He’s better known to most people as ‘Idiot’ though.
Mikel- Man that hurt.
Ben- Sorry dude. Just speaking the truth.
Kurt- Well, see ya idiot.
Mikel- See you round, Johnny B.
*Mikel leaves. *
Kurt- What did he mean by Johnny B?
Ben- I know but I ain’t telling you.
Kurt- Oh man that’s going to bug me all day. Ohh to hell with it, let’s just hit the town.
Ben- Right on my hard rocking buddy.
*The next thing we see is Kuja working on a SUKA BOT with his fellow co-workers. Allynson lock now walks in to where they are working. *
Allynson- Ah Mr Rinato how is the work on the remaining SUKAs coming along? All good I hope.
Kuja- Yeah sure, why not. Whatever keeps you happy?
Allynson- Umm yes, well, I hope this isn’t going to be costing us to much. We’re using old frames and old parts right?
Kuja- Yes yes. Now leave me alone. I’m busy.
Allynson- I can see that and that’s why I need to introduce you to your apprentice.
Kuja- Whaattt!!!
Allynson- That’s right your new apprentice. His name is….
Kuja- Don’t tell me it’s that punk that was begging me for a job a few days earlier.
Allynson- No, it’s Mikel.
Kuja- so what’s this kid like?
Allynson- Why don’t you meet this kid now?
*Mikel jumps in to view. *
Mikel- Hi boss!
Kuja- Oh crap!
Allynson- I take it you aren’t pleased with your apprentice?
Kuja- What do you think?
Allynson- Well I think you’re not impressed as I just said .
Kuja- oh…..
Mikel- Come on buddy, lighten up. Let’s turn that frown around 180 degrees to the left or the right. Whatever’s easier for you?
Kuja- Get out of my face and off this ship!
Allynson- Mr Rinato he’s now your apprentice and there’s nothing you can do about it. Now why don’t you make him feel at home in his new work space. Let him get to know the guys a little better perhaps?
Kuja- Alright alright. Just make sure you don’t get in my way b1tch.
*Go to the bridge*
Taki- Are we nearly there yet?
Sasha- Not yet captain.
Taki- Well how much longer?
Sasha- We have at least another three minutes before we enter the earths atmosphere.
Taki- Oh. Okay. Carry on we need to pick up the remaining pilots and the engineer from earth.
Sasha- But captain, why do we need pilots if this is a non combat vessel?
Taki- You see Sasha we need them encase of space pirates and such. There could also be other hostile enemies and what have you.
Sasha- But why would anyone want to attack us?
Taki- We’re carrying cargo that some worlds need and if they want it bad enough they’ll attack us. They won’t risk their own kind though, they’ll send out drones to do the dirty work.
Sasha- But I thought that the ships defences could handle it?
Taki- Yes but we need to send out the message to them that the earth is not be messed with. Also by sending out the SUKA BOTs it’s a lot more economical as I’ve been told by Mr Lock many times. If we fire the ships weapons every time then we’ll be wasting precious energy. Even in this day and age we still need to conserve earth’s resources.
Asuka- That’s right. They didn’t do anything two hundred years ago and look at us now.
Suzie- If only we could of warned them all that time ago. Maybe it would have been different?
Lean- Come on guys. Lighten up. It’s not like the world ended because of it?
Suzie- Lean is right. We’re all still alive aren’t we?
Sasha- We’re entering the earth’s atmosphere and we’re under attack.
Taki- Can the ships defences handle it.
Sasha- Yes.
Taki- What is it that’s attacking us?
Sasha- I don’t know. I haven’t got any records on these crafts. They maybe earth’s new defences.
Taki- Send out the SUKAs.
Sasha- Right captain.
*Sasha starts tapping on the keyboard in front of her. A message then appears on Priss’ computer. She grabs a microphone and shouts into it. *
Priss- All pilots report to the hanger area immediately.
*Ben and Kurt run from their game of air hockey. We see them running through the ships corridors. *
Ben- This is it dude, we finally get to kick some robo as-s.
Kurt- You said that five times today but each time it’s been a false alarms every time.
Ben- this time I know it’s different.
Kurt- You said that four times to day. You do the maths and see that the probability of this being for real is rather low to say the least.
Ben- Trust me.
*Ben and Kurt arrive at the hanger. They climb in to the bots and ready them selves for launch. Priss’ voice booms out over the P.A. *
Priss- SUKA BOTs Go!
The bots fly out of the hanger and out in to the earth’s atmosphere. The faces of Ben and Kurt are seen as each one speaks.
Ben- Lets do this.
Kurt- Hell yeah. Let’s croak us some bad guys.
Ben- Final Flash Atta…
*A screen comes up in front of Ben wit Priss on it. She starts speaking/ Shouting.*
Priss- Ben.
Ben- It’s Cid.
Priss- Ben I thought you knew that this was a FREAKING RECONICENCE MISSION!!!!
Ben- Oh crap!
Kurt- But I wanna fry bad guys
Priss- Well you can’t.
Ben and Kurt- Aww.
Priss- GO!
Kurt and Ben come to a group of clouds and can start to make out shapes in the mist.
Ben- What is that
Kurt- I don’t know.
*The shapes get closer. *
Ben- I can see something.
Kurt- What is it?
Ben- I don’t know. It’s getting closer. SWEET JESUS! Noooooooo!!!!!!!
*with that the enemy SUKA-BOTS flies past them towards the nimbus*
Ben- we gotta stop that thing before it hits the nimbus
Kurt- roger
*Ben takes on one SUKA while Kurt takes the other*
Mikel- missing me guys. Looks like you need my help
Ben- 3 on 2, more my odds
Mikel, Ben and kurt- GEKIGAN FLARE
*3 huge beams come out of their SUKAS stomachs and blast the enemy SUKAS to ashes. Then 2 more SUKAS appear*
???- DON’T SHOOT, we’re the new pilots
*with that, they are taken aboard and tell their story*
Everyone- THE EARTH WAS ATTACKED?
Allyson – I knew they would retaliate
Everyone – huh?
Allyson – YES. The true nature of this ship is for battle
Taki – against who?
Allyson – The Jovions
*With this Ben runs out of the room*
Mikel- what’s up with that
Taki- I’ll get him
*taki goes to bens room*
taki- why did you run off?
Ben – This reminds me of when my parents were killed
Taki – Mr and Mrs Bradley?
Ben – How’d you know?
Taki – don’t you remember me? Your one true love?
Ben – gulp, I knew I recgonized the name Taki
Taki – that’s right, you’re my night in shining armour
Ben – No I am not
Taki – you know you love me
Ben – no, no, no
Taki – Don’t hide your feelings
Ben – noooooo
*with that, you see Mikel peeking through the door laughing softly*
Mikel - Idiot
Benji Boy; A boy with a love of anime. He may not look or act like the serious type but underneath it all there’s a man waiting to come out to show every one what it’s like to be a hero with a real sense of honour and pride, and a few mental problems. Also he just wants every one to ignore his boring name and just call him ‘Cid Vilante’, a real hero’s name.
Mikel; Pretty useless at everything except at engineering. His love for giant robots is only surpassed by his love of the female form. Slightly deprived in most aspects of life, sex being one of them, he seeks new experiences. By joining this elite group he may finally be able to enrich the quality of his life, and maybe get laid.
Taki Rianna; As her title suggests she is captain of the ship. She maybe blonde but nobody can out wit her when it comes to tactics and strategy in the battlefield. What she lacks in common sense she makes up for in looks. Never one to panic in times of danger she can keep a cool head but when it comes to her ‘man’, her heads hotter than bath water.
Lean Caprian; Having joined after hearing that his childhood sweetheart would be on the ship he has set out to win her heart but he hasn’t even told any one who it is. Not even the Company know who it is or the effect it will have upon the whole mission. He is loyal to his job just because of that one ‘lucky’ lady.
Sasha Holland; Having graduated top of her class at Upper Tokyo University at the age of 12 she went on to study at the Company and train to be their top computer expert. Having developed the computer program for the Ship she was obliviously first choice for the job of computer operations. She is the youngest member being only 14 years old.
Asuka Hann; Navigation Officer that likes to play dumb and manipulate others but not in the cruel and twisted way, but the fun way. Says what’s on her mind and doesn’t care if people hear it. Her keen sense of direction is almost like a sixth sense. It’s unknown as to how it came to be. Recruited after winning the world rally championship 3 times with her driver and her then husband.
Suzie Strife; Like the stereotype dumb blonde, but with pink hair, she just can’t put two and two together and if she ever did, she’d end up with 3 ½ . A heart, and tongue, of gold she jumped at the chance to join the Ship. With the news that the ship was to go in to space she could achieve her brothers dream.
Allynson lock; With a name like Allynson it’s surprising as to how he survived childhood and became the money conscious man he is today. He watches over the crew and wonders why he’s there? All he wants is to see no money wasted and energy saved but it ain’t happening in this day and age. ‘Oh why don’t they listen?’ he often asks himself.
Priss Yamana; A woman that likes to be in charge. She likes things done her way and not any other. Having been with the company since she graduated from university, she has risen through the ranks in record time to be come a top class boss. Now being in charge of operation Nimbus, this is a task for only the most trusted and respected employees of the Company.
Kuja Rinato; An engineer that has dealt with nearly all types of machinery, including giant robots, he is the best in the business. For some reason he always seems stressed and under immense pressure. Having lived most of his adult life alone, he has problems getting on with others.
Episode 1- home is all but a stone’s throw away.
play music
Intro
*We come to a dark room where everyone’s face is darkened. We don’t know who they are*
???1- we have to do this now damn it!
???2- but we can’t. It’s unethical!
???1- it has to be done, before it’s too late!
*sound of fist slamming on table*
???3- Yes, that’s right. We have to do this. Now get the recruits!
*end of intro*
*play main theme song*
during the song, you get to view scenes of what may be in future episodes.
Camera zooms out of earth. Here are battleships fighting when the logo NEON SUCCESSOR NIMBUS comes into the center of the screen.
We see Taki the captain, 360 degree Rotation of Benji as he looks at mysterious surroundings.
Mikel is working on the Aesti, stops working and gives the thumbs up.
Then as the drums start going, you see flashes of main characters. Then there’s fighting and stuff. Then eventually the theme ends and the story starts.
*we zoom on to Priss Yamana*
Priss: Time to go get the recruits.
*We see Priss arrive at a university classroom. A little girl is teaching*
Priss- Hello Sasha, would you mind if I had few words with you?
Sasha- No, not at all. Excuse me class.
*Next we go to a sports club where there is a female figure (Asuka Hann) standing among a crowd of people. We zoom on to her face with a shadow then appearing on her left cheek. She then turns and runs through the crowd. She then is seen getting in a black limo with Priss sitting in the left seat in the back of the car. Asuka gets in and sits down. The car begins to drive off.*
Priss- Hello Miss Hann. I assume you know why I’m here. So I’ll cut the small talk.
Asuka- Don’t tell me it’s about that new ship. The Nidesico is it? Well you can tell your superiors where to stick that job. I ain’t no idiot and I ain’t killing anyone.
Priss- Yes, well. You see the Nimbus needs a navigator and we want you. We’ve studied your performance and wanted to offer you a challenge. It must be getting pretty boring just winning every year. I know you refused to join the navy last year but this time it’s different.
Asuka- Oh really. So what makes it so ‘different’ and who said I was getting board of winning. I’ll have you know I have a new partner this year.
Priss- So what happened to your last partner?
Asuka- We got divorced.
Priss- Divorced?
Asuka- Yes divorced. He was my husband. Now are you happy. I’ve told you what you wanted to hear and my answer to your question is still no.
Priss- But I still haven’t told why it’s different now. This is a space ship that will not be used as a weapon of destruction. It’s just a cargo ship. Obliviously it has defences but there is no reason as to why it would go in to battle. There isn’t a war going on so you won’t be involved in any warfare. We just need a navigator, that’s all.
Asuka- But you said it would be a challenge. What would make it so difficult?
Priss- Well have you ever been in space?
Asuka- No, but still, it can’t be that bad, can it?
Priss- Well it is awfully big. Not just any one can navigate a place that big.
Asuka- So why me
Priss- Who else would we chose? Of all the candidates you are by far the most qualified. And don’t think we don’t know about your gift.
Asuka- Ummm….
Priss- So what do you say?
Asuka- I’ll get back to you.
*With that the car stops and Asuka gets out.*
*We now go to a hair salon and see a woman (Suzie Strife) speaking with Priss Yamana. Next we have Lean caprian on the phone in his bedroom. Taki Rianna is then seen answering the door with just a small towel around her torso and another around her hair. She looks as if she has just come out of the bath. We end up with Mikel speaking with Kuja Rinato.*
Mikel- Please sir. I just gotta go. I really wanna go with you. I’ll be a great help. Pleassse.
Kuja- It’s not up to me and even if it was, why would I let a kid like you be my apprentice. I don’t even know you. You’re probably just a punk from the streets. Naff off!
Mikel- But please…
Kuja- Clear off
Mikel- But this is all I’ve ever wanted to do. Just hear me out.
Kuja- Whatever. Go cry to the Company. (sarcastically) I’m sure they’ll listen to you.
Mikel- but…
Kuja- I said clear off. Now go
Mikel- but…
Kuja- Pi55 off
*Mikel sighs, turns round and walks out of the scene. Kuja goes back to working on the insides of what looks like the leg of a giant robot. *
Kuja- Idiot!
*Go back to Priss on board the Nimbus standing on the deck with the crew assembled in front of her. Taki stands to her right. *
Priss- Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Nimbus, your new home. I’m pleased to say that we have almost all of the crew here. We’re just waiting for one or two more people to turn up but then we’ll be on our way. We are, however, missing a few people that we need in order to be able to work as a fully functioning unit. We still need a pilot and we currently have no cooks. Does anybody know anyone that can fill these roles?
*With that Kyle Lasek’s hand goes up. *
*Cut to a beaming Mikel. Standing to his left is ‘Benji Boy’, nodding his head with earphones in his head. A low sound of rock music can be heard coming from them. *
Priss- So you’re the pilot that Mr Lasek was talking about. Ben Armstrong right?
*Ben looks up and takes his earphones out*
Ben- Huuh?
Priss- I said you’re the pilot Ben Armstrong right? The one that Kyle told us about.
Ben- That’s ‘Cid Vilante’ to you miss. Ben Armstrong is what I was once called as a young boy. Now I am a man, a hero in the making. Just let me show you. I’ll get in one of those…. What are they called again? I missed their name
Priss- Those are our Super Utterly Kick-As-s Battle Offensive Toys. Or SUKA BOTs for short.
Ben- Yeah! Let me in one if those SUKA BOTs. I’ll show ya.
*Ben runs over to a big, pink SUKA BOT. He climbs in to the cockpit and stands the bot up. He turns it to face Priss. He bends the bot’s legs and then jumps up in to a forward flip, then lands on one knee with the other leg stretched behind him*
Ben- Ta da. Whatca think of that then? Impressive, no?
Priss- Go to your quarters. We’ll call on you IF we ever need you. Here’s hoping we won’t.
Ben- Whattt???
Priss- That display was irresponsible, reckless and plain stupid. Who in their right mind would be impressed by that?
Mikel- I would. Now let me have a go.
Ben- Take the purple one.
Mikel- No, I’ll have the blue one.
Priss- Get out of there. I thought you were the apprentice engineer?
Mikel- I am.
Priss- So what you doing in that SUKA BOT.
Mikel- I’m going to show you what I can do.
Priss You’re an engineer.
Mikel- Yes
Priss- You’re a freaking engineer so get out of that flaming Bot and get you’re as-s down here! You stupid idiot!
Mikel- But I know what I’m doing. Benji Boy taught me.
Priss- That’s what I was afraid of. Now get out and report to Mr Rinato.
Mikel- But I wanna fly the Super bot.
Priss- That’s SUKA BOT! Now Get Out.
Mikel- Alright, alright. You don’t have to be so old all the time.
Priss- What!?
Ben- He said you don’t have to be such a fuddy duddy. Turn the hearing aid up.
Priss- Well….
*With that Priss turns and walks out in a huff. Ben and Mikel continue to play in the bots*
*Go to captain Taki Rianna standing on the bridge looking at the wide screen view of the outside*
Taki- So where are we going Asuka.
Asuka- I don’t know Captain.
Taki- Why?
Asuka- I don’t know.
Taki- Well what should I do?
Suzie- Maybe you should ask Miss Yamana. She’s in charge of this whole operation.
Taki- That’s a good idea Suzie. She’ll know. Sasha, put me through to Miss Yamana.
*A screen pops up in front of Taki with Priss’ face on it.*
Taki- Miss Yamana.
Priss- Yes Captain.
Taki- Where are we going?
Priss- Don’t you know?
Taki- No. That’s why I asked.
Priss- Well we’re going to be taking cargo to the earth colony on the moon.
Taki- Oh. I see. Thank you Miss Yamana.
*The screen flickers out. Taki faces the view if the outside.*
Taki- Full speed ahead for the moon.
Asuka- Yes Captain.
Taki- Sasha, call up the information about our course to the earth colony.
Sasha- Yes Captain.
*Screen flashes up in front of Sasha.*
Sasha- We will be travelling through an asteroid belt but it’s nothing that the ships defences can’t handle. Is that all right Captain?
Taki- Yes Sasha. Is there anything else I need to now?
Sasha- No, that’s all the info we have on our course.
Taki- Yes that’s okay. Carry on.
*We see Lean Caprian sat on a bench eating a bowl of rice.*
Lean- Oh why won’t you look at me the way you look at your dog. Even that would do for me. All I want is for you to love me like I love you. Is it too much to ask for you to give me the time of day? I’d give you my life but you won’t even give me change for a dollar. Please.
*Mikel creeps up behind Lean*
Lean- Why my love? Why? Why!?
Mikel- Hi Lean! What you eating? Can I ha……….
Lean- Ahhh!!!! How long were you there for? What you doing creeping up on a guy like that?
Mikel- So what you up to?
Lean- Just eating my rice. Why what’s it to you?
Mikel- Nothing. Nothing. I just…
*With that a group of girls walk past*
Mikel- Hey. Are any of those the girl you were just talking about?
Lean- Shut up! Shut up! SHUT UP!!!
Mikel- So one of them is your secret lover girl.
Lean- No! Nobody knows who it is and no one ever will. Not you, not the captain, not even her.
Mikel- Her?
Lean- My mystery girl. My one true love. My soul mate.
Mikel- So she doesn’t even know that you like her?
Lean- No. Why?
Mikel- Well if she knew that you liked her maybe you’d find out that she liked you too.
Lean- But that would mean telling her. That would mean the risk of rejection. I just couldn’t do it. I can’t and I won’t! It’s better to leave it up to her to tell me.
Mikel- Oh I give up. See ya.
Lean- Who are you anyway?
Mikel- HEY! Wait up ladies
*Mikel has now gone out of shot and runs towards the women. Lean looks around*
Lean- Idiot.
*We go to the kitchen and see Elvis talking to his sisters*
Elvis- Right then girls you know why we were recruited on to this ship don’t you?
Amber- Because they couldn’t find anyone else in time?
Bernice- Because we’re the only ones dumb enough to take this job?
Cynthia- Because we gave them a free cheesecake?
Daria- Because you like big ships?
Erica- Because second pilot Kurt Landon is in love with all of us girls?
Elvis- No, no, yes, yes, and NO! I wouldn’t even let that even let that guy any where near you girls. He’s a slimy, disgusting, pervert. He’s scum of the earth. He’s…. Who is he?
Amber- He’s the ship’s second pilot.
Bernice- He’s very good ya know.
Cynthia- Oh yeah.
Daria- Very attractive.
Erica- And a nice guy as well.
Elvis- Oh … I see. Well do you think he’d be interested in me?
Amber- He’s a SUKA BOT pilot.
Bernice- Not an airline steward.
Cynthia- Quit being stereotypical.
Daria- Yeah. He could be gay.
Erica- But I bet he likes me.
*Go to the moon colony with people moving around in the docking area for the landing of the Nimbus. We then see the Nimbus docking with people coming to meet the captain and her crew. She turns to her crew after having greeted the people in the docking area. *
Taki- Right every body, some of you need to stay here because that’s part of your jobs. Those of you who don’t are free to look around the town, just be back before teatime. Have fun everybody. Bye.
*Everybody disperses and the captain goes over to Ben and Kurt. *
Taki- Hi guys. You’re the new pilots right?
Kurt- Sure babe.
Taki- So where are the rest of you?
Ben- Don’t you know captain?
Taki- Oh please, just call me Taki.
Ben- Oh, okay. So Taki, you don’t know about the other pilots?
Taki- No. What’s happened to them?
Ben- Wel….
Kurt- You see sugar, the thing is the other pilots are still on earth with our other engineer. They were just late, or something. Now what say you and me go get a drink? You’re off duty right?
Taki- Yes, but….
*Security officer Steve James comes up behind them and towers over Kurt. *
Steve- I don’t think that’s such a good idea.
*Kurt pushes his chest up against Steve’s in classic male aggressive fashion. *
Kurt- Well I don’t know who you are but I think you should let my girl make her own decisions.
*Steve turns to Taki. *
Steve- Well captain?
Taki- Oh I can’t go out now. I…uhh…gotta wash my… umm…hair. Yeah that’s right I gotta wash my hair. We can’t have a captain with unclean hair can we? See ya guys. Bye.
*With that Taki turns and runs towards the ship. Steve walks away from Ben and Kurt. Ben turns to Kurt. *
Ben- Smooth. Way to hit on the captain.
Kurt- Captain?
Ben- Yes. Taki Rianna. Captain of the Nimbus. You know the big ship that we’re sailing on. In command of like nearly the whole thing.
Kurt- I thought that was just a nickname like yours. You know, Mr ‘Cid Vilante’.
Ben-That’s not a nickname! That’s my name, for I am a real hero among mere mortals. There never has and never will be anybody quite like me.
Kurt- You got that right.
Ben- I know I have. Now go forth and spread the word. Tell the people that their saviour is here. Go. GO!
Kurt- Whatever.
*Mikel creeps up behind them. *
Mikel- Hey guys. What you up to? Really though, I don’t know who’s more pathetic? It could be Kurt for his failed attempts to score with the captain or Benji Boy for keeping with his moniker that is ‘Cid Vilante’. But anyway, let’s go spend the Company’s money on some good old fashioned, how shall I put this, women that give us great pleasure for the price of a few drinks but with guaranteed results.
Kurt- Hey, if I wanna get with a girl I don’t have to pay her to be with me.
Ben- No but she’ll pay you to get away from her though.
Kurt- What is this? National pick on me day.
Ben- If you want it to be?
Kurt- Ah shut up. (Kurt looks at Mikel) Hey who is this guy anyway?
Ben- That’s Mikel. He’s better known to most people as ‘Idiot’ though.
Mikel- Man that hurt.
Ben- Sorry dude. Just speaking the truth.
Kurt- Well, see ya idiot.
Mikel- See you round, Johnny B.
*Mikel leaves. *
Kurt- What did he mean by Johnny B?
Ben- I know but I ain’t telling you.
Kurt- Oh man that’s going to bug me all day. Ohh to hell with it, let’s just hit the town.
Ben- Right on my hard rocking buddy.
*The next thing we see is Kuja working on a SUKA BOT with his fellow co-workers. Allynson lock now walks in to where they are working. *
Allynson- Ah Mr Rinato how is the work on the remaining SUKAs coming along? All good I hope.
Kuja- Yeah sure, why not. Whatever keeps you happy?
Allynson- Umm yes, well, I hope this isn’t going to be costing us to much. We’re using old frames and old parts right?
Kuja- Yes yes. Now leave me alone. I’m busy.
Allynson- I can see that and that’s why I need to introduce you to your apprentice.
Kuja- Whaattt!!!
Allynson- That’s right your new apprentice. His name is….
Kuja- Don’t tell me it’s that punk that was begging me for a job a few days earlier.
Allynson- No, it’s Mikel.
Kuja- so what’s this kid like?
Allynson- Why don’t you meet this kid now?
*Mikel jumps in to view. *
Mikel- Hi boss!
Kuja- Oh crap!
Allynson- I take it you aren’t pleased with your apprentice?
Kuja- What do you think?
Allynson- Well I think you’re not impressed as I just said .
Kuja- oh…..
Mikel- Come on buddy, lighten up. Let’s turn that frown around 180 degrees to the left or the right. Whatever’s easier for you?
Kuja- Get out of my face and off this ship!
Allynson- Mr Rinato he’s now your apprentice and there’s nothing you can do about it. Now why don’t you make him feel at home in his new work space. Let him get to know the guys a little better perhaps?
Kuja- Alright alright. Just make sure you don’t get in my way b1tch.
*Go to the bridge*
Taki- Are we nearly there yet?
Sasha- Not yet captain.
Taki- Well how much longer?
Sasha- We have at least another three minutes before we enter the earths atmosphere.
Taki- Oh. Okay. Carry on we need to pick up the remaining pilots and the engineer from earth.
Sasha- But captain, why do we need pilots if this is a non combat vessel?
Taki- You see Sasha we need them encase of space pirates and such. There could also be other hostile enemies and what have you.
Sasha- But why would anyone want to attack us?
Taki- We’re carrying cargo that some worlds need and if they want it bad enough they’ll attack us. They won’t risk their own kind though, they’ll send out drones to do the dirty work.
Sasha- But I thought that the ships defences could handle it?
Taki- Yes but we need to send out the message to them that the earth is not be messed with. Also by sending out the SUKA BOTs it’s a lot more economical as I’ve been told by Mr Lock many times. If we fire the ships weapons every time then we’ll be wasting precious energy. Even in this day and age we still need to conserve earth’s resources.
Asuka- That’s right. They didn’t do anything two hundred years ago and look at us now.
Suzie- If only we could of warned them all that time ago. Maybe it would have been different?
Lean- Come on guys. Lighten up. It’s not like the world ended because of it?
Suzie- Lean is right. We’re all still alive aren’t we?
Sasha- We’re entering the earth’s atmosphere and we’re under attack.
Taki- Can the ships defences handle it.
Sasha- Yes.
Taki- What is it that’s attacking us?
Sasha- I don’t know. I haven’t got any records on these crafts. They maybe earth’s new defences.
Taki- Send out the SUKAs.
Sasha- Right captain.
*Sasha starts tapping on the keyboard in front of her. A message then appears on Priss’ computer. She grabs a microphone and shouts into it. *
Priss- All pilots report to the hanger area immediately.
*Ben and Kurt run from their game of air hockey. We see them running through the ships corridors. *
Ben- This is it dude, we finally get to kick some robo as-s.
Kurt- You said that five times today but each time it’s been a false alarms every time.
Ben- this time I know it’s different.
Kurt- You said that four times to day. You do the maths and see that the probability of this being for real is rather low to say the least.
Ben- Trust me.
*Ben and Kurt arrive at the hanger. They climb in to the bots and ready them selves for launch. Priss’ voice booms out over the P.A. *
Priss- SUKA BOTs Go!
The bots fly out of the hanger and out in to the earth’s atmosphere. The faces of Ben and Kurt are seen as each one speaks.
Ben- Lets do this.
Kurt- Hell yeah. Let’s croak us some bad guys.
Ben- Final Flash Atta…
*A screen comes up in front of Ben wit Priss on it. She starts speaking/ Shouting.*
Priss- Ben.
Ben- It’s Cid.
Priss- Ben I thought you knew that this was a FREAKING RECONICENCE MISSION!!!!
Ben- Oh crap!
Kurt- But I wanna fry bad guys
Priss- Well you can’t.
Ben and Kurt- Aww.
Priss- GO!
Kurt and Ben come to a group of clouds and can start to make out shapes in the mist.
Ben- What is that
Kurt- I don’t know.
*The shapes get closer. *
Ben- I can see something.
Kurt- What is it?
Ben- I don’t know. It’s getting closer. SWEET JESUS! Noooooooo!!!!!!!
*with that the enemy SUKA-BOTS flies past them towards the nimbus*
Ben- we gotta stop that thing before it hits the nimbus
Kurt- roger
*Ben takes on one SUKA while Kurt takes the other*
Mikel- missing me guys. Looks like you need my help
Ben- 3 on 2, more my odds
Mikel, Ben and kurt- GEKIGAN FLARE
*3 huge beams come out of their SUKAS stomachs and blast the enemy SUKAS to ashes. Then 2 more SUKAS appear*
???- DON’T SHOOT, we’re the new pilots
*with that, they are taken aboard and tell their story*
Everyone- THE EARTH WAS ATTACKED?
Allyson – I knew they would retaliate
Everyone – huh?
Allyson – YES. The true nature of this ship is for battle
Taki – against who?
Allyson – The Jovions
*With this Ben runs out of the room*
Mikel- what’s up with that
Taki- I’ll get him
*taki goes to bens room*
taki- why did you run off?
Ben – This reminds me of when my parents were killed
Taki – Mr and Mrs Bradley?
Ben – How’d you know?
Taki – don’t you remember me? Your one true love?
Ben – gulp, I knew I recgonized the name Taki
Taki – that’s right, you’re my night in shining armour
Ben – No I am not
Taki – you know you love me
Ben – no, no, no
Taki – Don’t hide your feelings
Ben – noooooo
*with that, you see Mikel peeking through the door laughing softly*
Mikel - Idiot
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