You Only Live Once

''The contents of this chapter take place during the three year timeskip of the storyline Tales of a New Generation, more specifically not too long after the Ragna Incident. ''

Big Mission?
When Richard heard the call for SENSHI to report to the Supreme Commander's office, he was excited, to say the least. This was the Supreme Commander, the top dog, the big cheese. If anything, they were gonna be briefed on a mission only they could handle, and them alone. Something big and memorable. He could of pictured it, kicking ass with Drake and getting some respect around HQ. That was the plan; what he was looking forward to. Yet, expectations can backfire. It wasn't a big mission, much to the contrary.

"Grunt work. What are we, a delivery service?" Richard moaned. He crossed his arms behind his head, things were not looking up. He trailed behind Jin and Azuki as he walked beside Elbert and Drake. Jin sighed, it seemed like this could be a long and uncomfortable. Truth be told, Richard was the only one truly annoyed. Like himself, Jin knew the fine details of this joke of a mission had everyone other then Drake a little curious.

"I don't know, " Elbert said, stretching his arms, "This could turn out to be interesting." Jin nodded in agreement. "It's not everyday you're asked to personally deliver an important document to Neyo Vista. It was a personal request by Raimo-sosui, nonetheless, " Jin said calmly. Elbert smiled, he had always wondered what the rest of Drake's family was like.

Jin looked over at Azuki, she had been quiet since they set out on foot. It wasn't like her to be anywhere near this quiet, it was almost scary. A cold sweat went down Azuki's face. "Oh god, I'm meeting Drake's grandfather like this? In these clothes? Shit, keep it together, Azuki, " She exhaled slowly, trying to keep her composure. Azuki knew she was overreacting, but couldn't stop doing so.

"It's really not a big deal, guys. My gramps is a pretty nice dude, so no need to be nervous, " Drake said. He walked up next to Azuki, "You've been quiet. What's wrong? Cat got your--" Azuki shot him a glare that could burn if such things were possible. Drake slowly stepped back next to Richard.

"Trouble in paradise? " Richard remarked slyly. Drake rolled his eyes. "First off, that joke's in bad taste. Second off, I'm innocent this time around." Elbert chuckled at the statmement. "This time around, that is, " Elbert added, continuing to laugh. Drake massaged his forehead in irritation, and he was supposed to introduce these guys to his grandparents. Save for Azuki and Richard, he was a bit worried.