"Raven by any other name"

Raven

NARRATOR POV

Ravens LC docked in the hanger and the cockpit doors opened. He stepped out to find Walter waiting for him and not Iris.

Walter:don't get comfortable 621. Arquebes just sent us another job, it's urgent

Raven nodded and sat back down.

Walter:I've sent it to your LC. I'll restock you while you watch

Raven:where's Iris?

Walter:Carla came by while you were away. She needed some help with the project

It made sense, she did make the Alicorn. Or improve it with C tech.

Raven:right

He closed the cockpit and the briefing came up.

Pater:Raven, this request comes from our subsidiary Schneider. It concerns the Bertram Spaceport which you and V.IV brought under our control. We've received Intel that a stranded PCA fleet will attempt to retake it. Your job is to intercept the PCA and defend the Spaceport. We've deposited an MT sqaud for you, use them as you see fit. That concludes the briefing, good luck

Raveb cracked his neck. What was one more job? After that he would get some rest.

Walter:the PCA will be fighting to win. Don't forget about the MT backup

Raven:I won't need them

It didn't take long for Raven to arrive but when he did he found smoke and fire.

Walter:somethings not right...

Ayre:the battles over already...

Raven flew and landed in the open area and found a destroyed warship.

???:do you read me Raven?

Ayre:on the ship. It's callsign reads...Raven

The AC on the ship turned to him.

???:that's the pilot that took your name. Let's see how far they can fly on borrowed wings

It flew toward Raven.

???:we're not here to take back the Raven name. But we will see if you can do it justice

Missiles shot toward Raven and he avoided them quickly dashing to the side and firing back. This AC was fast, it fired its cannon next which missed creating smoke. It came through with its pile bunker ready. Raven narrowly moved to side as it went off. He smacked it away and fired the rail gun but one shot wouldn't cut it.

Walter:looks like we found your licences original owner. Tie it up 621

Both moved firing their weapons side on. Raven used his boosters to gain the speed advantage and get close to kick it across the ground.

???:a Raven is a symbol of resolve. The resolve to choose who one fights for...

He wouldn't get distracted now but what she said...no he wouldn't, he knows what he's fighting for.

Walter:don't get distracted 621

Walter...he fights to pay his debt, to be free. But...after that? What happens after that? Raven was hit with the cannon and stumbled slightly allowing this other Raven to swoop in and use the pile bunker.

Ayre:Raven!

He felt the connection, forced by Ayre she moved him out the way while charging the railgun.

Ayre:a Raven by any other name...will not be you

She fired and blew the cockpit clean through. It fell.

???:Raven...

He heard her take a breath.

???:alright, we'll watch this one...see where they go on a Ravens wings

Raven was panting and sweating.

Ayre:I'm sorry Raven...if I didn't force the Link you-

Raven:it's fine. I just...need a minute

This was different than before. It's starting to hurt more...but pain was fine. Raven can handle it if it's pain.