Model Of The Stars

Episode 34: A Wish Come True

*Starting Scene*

Nearing Earth 03 as planned, despite the difficulty that the Lacertas have constantly given, Virago's visibly slowing down from its power's depletion.

Lita randomly blurts out amidst watching both her and Zhi's screens, "We're cutting it really close! We've almost got to the 15 minute mark!"

Doyenne sharply nods while observing Earth 03 as it isn't that far away. "I imagine we need about 2 more minutes to reach its orbit, correct?!"

Zhi looks at Doyenne with sadness radiating. "I'm afraid so, Doyenne!"

In the meantime, Harper has his gaze towards Kairi thanks to recently listening to Orian's dialogue with Virgil as he thinks, "You chose not to jump into the conversation because you're aware that it was an important moment between father and son. You must be extremely hurt, sis."

Kairi, neglecting to mount her attention to her brother, stares at the floor and possesses both hands united towards the front of her waistline as she tightly clenches them.

Harper swiftly deviates his concentration to the large monitor before strictly ordering, "Shut off the Bridge's supply! We can go it blind now! Simply keep to a single course!"

The majority of the Victress personnel view Harper while seriousness is portrayed until recalling that they already agreed to his terms, no matter the danger involved, and return their focus to their respective post. Immediately after, darkness plagues the room with not even the display active as the crew feel Virago haphazardly shaking from the Lacertas' onslaught continuing.

Doyenne shuts her eyes as she plants her left hand onto the gem, causing it to shine.

Everyone else registers that and show intrigue as Eve hesitantly comments with worry included, "Doyenne... Are you trying to secure that we make it with the gem's ability? You've never applied it to Virago or anything of the same size though."

Doyenne bluntly responds. "No sense in not taking the risk since we're in a life-threatening circumstance anyway. Now, please be quiet. You're distracting me."

Eve recedes a tad from Doyenne, an apologetic demeanor established.

Harper observes Doyenne's effort while stating in an encouraging manner, "Good luck. You can do it."

As that transpires, the Lacertas' vessels use all of their current resources to not permit Virago's success while compelled to decrease their velocity, having been instructed by their commanding officers against entering Earth 03. The reason for this is due to the humanoid lizards waiting on an order from the leader of their species to conquer the planet and its residents, deeming that more of their armada are required so they could guarantee victory.

Virago's rear receives some damage from the Lacertas' cannon fire managing to make contact, forcing its speed to drop further. As a result, the brown machine's mechanics desperately scramble to neutralize the issue so Virago wouldn't stop its progression while Fey and Gabriela assist them, tinkering with cables to ensure they're functioning.

Back in the Bridge, Doyenne demonstrates a pained conduct during her effort to maintain Virago's trajectory, considering the Lacertas' assault could cause it to veer off.

Eve notes Doyenne's discomfort and is about to express her concern, however, remembers that she was informed not to break the brunette's focus as she retains her minor distance from Doyenne.

Mamori watches Doyenne from her station, worry also exhibited, while thinking, "Hang on a little more, Doyenne. Only a minute remains. We should be very close to getting pulled into Earth 03's gravity." The female shuts her eyes with her head lowered to internally pray.