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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 15, 2010 22:28:05 GMT -5
OOC: This would be only me unless Aatu and/or Aluez joins in. This will take place about a month after the end of "For the Good of the World".
Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun, The Citadel
What is it, like 4 in the morning? I checked my clock. Sure enough, it's 3:59 am. I guess now comes the time where I search random things on Google. Just because I haven't done this yet, I typed in Xaimoungkhoun and hit enter.
First ten results were about me for various things. At the top of the second page, however, was something about an Eiran Xaimoungkhoun. I clicked on that one. It was something in Los Angeles. Odd. After reading over it, and seeing a picture, I swear to god that that is my brother.
I then decided to go a little deeper. I looked up the name in the LA phone book - which I don't know why I had in my desk - and flipped through it for the name. Sure enough, there was one. Malachi Xaimoungkhoun... my father.
I better get some sleep then I'll call Nakhi. Hell, he'll probably still be on the plane to Russia anyway.
Earlier, Anean Worldport
"Where are you going again?" I asked.
"Well, I will be landing in Moscow. I called up my brother and he said he'd meet me there."
"How'd you find him?"
"He was in a movie that I rented."
"What was was the name?"
"Well... uh..."
"Oh so one of those movies?"
"Yeah..."
"Alright, have fun."
With that, he left and walked to one of my two 747s that I bought just because the 50 shuttle doesn't work for everything. Little Nakhi is going with him though just because it's his family too.
The Next Morning
I got my stuff packed up and already called ahead to my mother. My father isn't too happy, but my mother can't believe I am alive. She said I was killed. I don't know what's up with that, but she should be happy now.
She told me that one of my sisters will be waiting to pick me up at LAX once we land. I am going to wait a while since I sent a message over to Tiam and Tod to see if they'd want to come with me to LA. If I don't get a response, I will assume they are asleep.
The message, if I recall correctly, said, "It's IX. I just found out that my family is alive in LA. I will be leaving around noon for the city I would like either, if not both, of you to come with me."
Now I just wait. I am still in uniform, of course, but not wearing those stupid robes. Too exquisite for this I believe.
I think this is one of those few times I am actually visibly excited. I always thought my family was killed. Well, they probably were on MY Earth, but I guess it's different here. Not that I am complaining.
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Post by aatuylva on Dec 16, 2010 15:44:50 GMT -5
I'd love to come with you! It'll take me a bit to get everything ready, so wait for me at the Worldport while I use that lovely shuttle you loaned!
-------J'ozi
P.S. Think I should bring my sisters?
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"Off on another joy ride with your 'husband' I see."
"Oh sod off it, Minister."
"Make sure to wear the low-profile body armor."
"If you insist mother."
The earlier conversation with the War Minister still bugged her as she stepped into the Anean shuttle IX gave for her to use...
She was a Lady Commander, dammit, not a child...although it was amusing, seeing Stidham squirm as he is forced to keep her around for her political values.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 16, 2010 17:54:22 GMT -5
Tiam,
I don't recommend bringing them along. The car my sister will be picking us up in will probably not be able to carry any of them.
- IX
Colonel Nakhi Welhan, Sheremetyevo International Airport
The plane, finally, landed. The pilot pulled up to a gate to let us off. I grabbed my bag and Nakhi grabbed his. They'll probably search us, but I don't even care.
Although, chances are the pilot already informed them that I am a "VIP" and I can probably get through with little issue. As I walked off, there was no one to stop me, thankfully. I actually do have an SMG in my bag and a pistol under my jacket. Just in case.
As soon as I walked into the main concourse a few minutes later, I saw my brother. Well, I saw the sign with "Welhan" on it.
I walked over to him and said, in Russian of course, "Rolan?"
"Nakhi?" I gave him a tight hug. "Damn where have you been?"
"Andromeda mostly. Been out in the Pacific for the last year or so though."
"Andromeda? The galaxy? No way. Who is this other person?"
"My son. Nakhi."
"Creative. Come on. Let's go home. You staying long?"
"No unfortunately. I have work to do back home."
"What do you do?"
"I'll tell you all once we get back to the house."
We left the terminal and got into a car. A Cadillac CTS-V I think. I sat in the passenger seat, Little Nakhi got in the back. I love how I call him Little Nakhi, but he's bigger than me.
It's strange being back here. It's colder too.
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Post by Aluez on Dec 16, 2010 22:56:17 GMT -5
IX, I will be coming along, but I will be taking my own craft there... I have a bit of business there to attend to before we meet up. I'll call you when I land! Yours, Tod P.S. If you see a man with a black suit and has red eyes, tell him to call me. ----- Tod walked out onto the deck of his skyship, watching the clouds go by as he was already half way there. "Ahh how I love the cold air up this high!" he says through his mask, looking down at Tisra, who was also wearing one. "Yea, me too" she says, shivering a bit before cuddling up into his leg. "Pick me up big brother, pleeeease?"
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Post by aatuylva on Dec 16, 2010 23:26:41 GMT -5
"Where to ma'am?"
"Just take me to IX...he's got a flight already, and it's probably best if we arrive on the same plane."
"Alrighty."
She so wanted to bring her sisters, they've never been outside of Aatuylva...oh well, if the autos in 'Amerika' were so small, then it couldn't be helped.
She readjusted the dress she chose again. She wanted to wear something that would allow more armor, but her advisors told her that it would be looked down upon where she was going. She'd be damned if someone tried to take her axe from her, though.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 16, 2010 23:34:26 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun
I lit another cigar while I waited for Tiam to arrive. I decided to just go aboard the 747. It resembles Air Force One, except where it would have been that light blue, it's dark red. And, of course, instead of "United States of America" it says "Republic of New Gracaria". I don't know why they didn't put "The Colonial Republic", but it's no big deal. Then after Gracaria, there's the Anean imperial coat of arms. Almost everyone I think knows that it is at first glance though. Then, of course, there's the Anean flag on the tail.
Soldavini came aboard as well. Just to talk for a few minutes. He was wearing his black Federation greatcoat. Plus he has red eyes. After just finishing reading Tod's message, I laughed a little.
"Vincenzo, Tod wants you to call you."
"What?"
"Yeah. Tod wanted me to tell you to call him."
"Um... alright." He pulled out his phone and called Tod.
"Why do you know his number?"
"I know all the Imperial Family numbers."
"Makes sense I suppose."
I guess once Tod picked up, Soldavini said, "This is Commander Soldavini. IX told me to call you."
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Post by Aluez on Dec 16, 2010 23:47:44 GMT -5
Tod heard his phone ring before blinking at the number, answering it. "Hello, oh.. good morning Commander. I see you got my message." He cleared his throat before developing an Airshipsman accent. "Liek 'ere Commani, makenasue ma mate ges t' the skyport an' ta his fami 'n one piece, oter'ise ye migh' haveta deals wih me!"
Tisra looked up at Tod as he spoke, almost tempted to ask if he was out of his mind. "Sqiggy ma claggin' Tod, wa'ch ye tongue!" she says, giggling wildly afterward, covering her masked muzzle with her forepaws.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 17, 2010 0:15:56 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun
My Reshan, which for some reason I felt like bringing along with me, set its head on my leg. Of course, I began to pet it. Suddenly, Soldavini began to laugh. That's almost scary.
He put a hand over the phone and said, "Tod basically just told me that if you and Tiam don't get to LA safely then I have to deal with him. He must think that that's a threat. Plus he was talking like a pirate."
"Uhuh... well word of warning. Don't underestimate him."
"Right." He said into the phone. "He'll make it there safely... whether he wants to or not. Just stay safe. IX can't swim and would rather not have to search for your ass throughout the Pacific. Though I'd sure he would search anyway."
I can think of a reason you'd search for his a-
Shut up.
Am I wro-
No, but shut up.
Chancellor Nakhi Welhan
I think I fell asleep in the car because Rolan shook my awake. "Remember this place?"
I looked around. We are now driving through Red Square. "Yeah, I remember. We both marched through here before going off to war with NATO."
"What?"
"Nothing. But yeah, we marched through here."
"I still outrank you too."
"You're still military?"
"Yeah. What are you?"
"Politician."
"That's... boring."
"Right."
We continued down the road past Saint Basil's Cathedral.
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Post by Aluez on Dec 17, 2010 0:26:06 GMT -5
"Ahh bu' trust meh laddie, we will be just fine" he says, chuckling and losing the accent mid-sentence. "Ahh... you have a good day, and make IX wear pink for laughs..." he snickers before hanging up.
"You're evil, you know that?" says Tisra, hopping up onto his shoulder as they seen the land approaching slowly, coiling her tail around his neck
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 17, 2010 0:48:20 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun
I took an apple from the table I am at and threw it. The Reshan ran for it and then began to eat it. I will never understand why they like fruit so much. Nor will I understand how something the size of a tiger can move that quick for a piece of fruit.
"Tod wants you to wear pink." Vincenzo said.
"Hmm... I am half tempted to do so now."
You'd look so faaaaaabulous!
Oh haha.
Well I figured you'd rather me be honest about it.
I am not supposed to look cute or "fabulous". I'm the fucking god of war
"You're not serious right?"
"Of course not! Unless of course I wanted to scare my family from the start, but I am not THAT evil."
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Post by aatuylva on Dec 17, 2010 10:40:57 GMT -5
"We're almost to the Worldport now, ma'am."
"Good, and don't call me ma'am."
"Yes ma'am."
Sigh...
The shuttle came to a gentle stop next to IX's plane, immediately opening up as bodyguards rushed Tiam into the plane. There was a brief tussle as they tried to rush her past Soldavini, which resulted in Tiam just pushing them down before giving Soldavini a hug.
"Where's my husband outsider?"
Before he has a chance to answer the question, she sees him and walks over to him.
"So, what is this 'Amerika' like?"
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 17, 2010 10:54:19 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun
I watched Tiam give Soldavini a hug. That's... well it's funny to me. He still hasn't gotten used to the concept of a hug yet. I'm sure he'll go and take a bleach shower when he gets back to the Citadel.
Once Tiam came aboard, the stairs were pulled back and the door into the plane closed and locked. Don't want that pulled open at 30,000 feet.
"America... been... well a month since I was there for the UN meeting. Before that though, all I recall is the hell I was in for 18 years. LA is a shitty city, crime wise. It's pretty large and I haven't been there in 140 years. Once we arrive, we'll go through one of the terminals and my sister will pick us up. Tod will be taking his own plane or something there and he should take the ride with us."
We began to take off down the runway. About a minute later, we took off. It's been too long since I have flown like this and I almost miss it. Now we just go in a straight line to LA.
My Reshan, not surprisingly, pounced at Tiam. I don't think it will be able to make her fall over though.
Chancellor Nakhi Welhan
Finally we pulled up in front of the house. I didn't notice much in the way of appearance, but it appears to be nice for three people. Rolan led me inside and almost immediately I back outside on the ground with my sister, Selena, hugging me.
"Nakhi! Where have you been?"
"Too many places to mention, but I will explain that once we are all sitting down."
"Alright." She got off and helped me up. "Come on, I know mom wants to see you."
I went into the house once again. Definitely not the house I remember from my time, but no matter.
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 17, 2010 21:15:43 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun, LAX, Several Hours Later
My 747 touched down finally. We pulled up to a gate and one of the soldiers opened the door. Tiam should be following me. I headed out and into the terminal.
I don't think they'll like this much, but I have my Reshan with me on a leash. It wouldn't be on one if I knew it wouldn't run off and pounce someone or eat a bowl of fruit.
I headed for the exit, and I noticed my sister sitting in one of the chairs facing out. Obviously she wouldn't see me.
I walked up to her and said, "Shachar Xaimoungkhoun?"
She said, "Ye-" and then looked me in the eyes. "It's you!" She jumped up and hugged me. "Where have you been? And... why do you look so old?"
"I have lots to explain to everyone." I pointed back at Tiam. "This is Colonel Tiam, one of my... assistants."
I'm sure she won't like that.
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Post by aatuylva on Dec 18, 2010 21:40:42 GMT -5
What did he just say.
"Hello...I han J'ozi Tiam-Xiamoungkhoun, pleaz'd to be meetink you."
She shot IX a very mean look as she flattened her dress out.
And he didn't have the courtesy to wear a hat either...
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Post by The Anean Star Empire on Dec 18, 2010 21:55:34 GMT -5
Holy Emperor Isaiah Xaimoungkhoun
She did not just do that.
She totally just did.
Shachar said, "I can only imagine the things that she might assist you with Mr. Clinton."
"That's not funny. But yes, we're married."
"I see." She then looked down the Reshan curled up at my feet. "Is it dangerous?"
"No." I unlocked the leash so it could get longer. She reached down to pet it, but it jumped up and pounced on her. "They are just really friendly."
After a few minutes, the Reshan got off of her and returned to my side. "What is that?" She asked me.
"It's called a Reshan. It might be a big cat, but it won't hurt anyone."
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