Rolling Thunder

Posted on Fri Aug 2nd, 2013 @ 5:37pm by Captain Torilla Yamaguchi & Commodore Alexandra Harrison & Lieutenant JG Paul Harrison

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Mission: Mission 84 - Blockade
Location: Starbase 400 - Gym
Timeline: Concurrent with present mission

"tbd"

Captain Talon Yamaguchi
Lt Commander Torilla Yamaguchi
Captain Alex Harrison
Paul Harrison
Rachael Yamaguchi

***** Gym - Starbase 400 *****

Rachael Yamaguchi smiled as she watched her mother duel it
out with Captain Talon Hunt, her aunt by blood and marrage
but then anyone who married into the Yamaguchi family was
regarded as blood, regardless of where they came from, who
they were or what species they were.

This was why Jake's wife who was Halanian was accepted so
easily, the same was true of his twin brother Lee who had
married a Dranassian female who had lavender blue skin with
a pair of delicate looking horns protruding from either side of
her head, Julia Yamaguchi had similar abilities to Torilla Yamaguchi
but she was far more powerful in her abilities and skills.

To Rachael, Lee Pike felt like a Bonfire with his psionic power
where as her aunt Julia felt like a burning inferno as she turned
to Paul. "Hey Paul." she smiled as she felt him enter and approach
her.

"Hey Rachael." He said with a smile.

Rachael smiled as she gently gave him a hug. "Paul... Hi" as she
was wearing her exercise gi but then all the people present were,
Rachael had a set of orange bands encircle her wrists, signifying
her status as a 7th Kyiv, Torilla had two black bands encircling
her wrists, signifying that she was a second Dan where as Talon
had nine bands, she was one step away from Grand Master which
was marked with ten bands.

Alex watched the two embrace which made her smile.

"Hey Alex... you here to watch the duel of the year?" she inquired
with a good natured grin, the term understated the ferocious power
of the two women who looked like they were trying to kill each other.

Torilla and Talon were coming at each other with much more powerful
strikes when either Paul or Alex had seen her use with Rachael.

"I thought that I'd come and watch. Who's that?" Alex pointed to the
person sparring with Torilla.

"That's Captain Talon Hunt, my mom's Sensei and teacher."

"Ah, I see."

Suddenly Torilla's bo went flying from her hands as the duel came to a crashing halt, both women bowed to each other as Talon smiled. "Torilla.
You are improving all the time... I'm finding it harder and harder to train
you."

Torilla smiled. "I have good company to keep.." she spotted Alex who
had just arrived. "Ahh.. Talon... meet the company in question.."

Talon Hunt who looked naturally cheerful walked beside her sister as Torilla introduced them. "Alex, Paul, this is Talon Hunt, my Sensei and sibling."

Talon smiled as she shook each other their hands. "A pleasure to meet you both... so you are Paul Harrison, I keep hearing good things about you."

"I hope so." Paul looked over at Rachael in time to see her reaction.

Rachael turned a shade of deep brown. "Umm..."

Talon chuckled softly. "Well Gabriel speaks well of you Paul and Beth told me of her hitting on you. suffice to say.... you've become something of a legend in the family." she explained.

Now he was embarrassed, "I am? Interesting."

"My family is unusual Alex... We are all quite open about life and the like. With so many of us, it helps us to remember deeds and the like. Elizabeth tells me you have great self control." she said those last few words to Paul. "I find that most unusual..." she looked at Paul. "Jake also spoke of you both as well. He speaks almost reverently and with Jake, that's next to impossible.."

"Thank you."

Talon smiled as she accepted a towel and a glass of water from Rachael.
"Cheers. You two will advance in the competition next month, I'm certain of
that.... or I'm just getting sloppy." she added with her zesty grin. "So..
Alex... You want the ring or you here for something else?"

"I'm just here as a spectator this time." Alex smiled.

Talon smiled warmly at the other woman. "Ahh... makes sense..."

Rachael smiled as she shared a look with her mother, the two women turned
and went into the ring as Talon turned to watch. "So... Paul, you ever thought of taking up martial arts?" she inquired. "I have the feeling you would make an exceptional student."

"Rachael and I talked about it. I just don't know if that is for me."

"Well if what I hear is even half true, you have already mastered self control."
the older woman explained as she regarded Alex. "I hear congratulations are in order for you, my dear." she grinned zestfully as she looked at Alex.

"Oh yes, the upcoming wedding. Thank you very much."

Talon smiled. "Fair enough, I'm just saying... its an option to help you in life is all." she regarded him. "the hardest part is the control... you already have that." she paused. "I harped on about it long enough... shall we watch mother and daughter settle their disputes in violence?" from her wide grin, it was clear she was joking.

Torilla and Rachael squared off. "Come Mom, I can feel your rage..."

Torilla growled as she moved across the ring as the gym filled with the sounds of growling and bostaff's cracking against each other.

Talon smiled. "Rachael carries a singular talent for this but her self control is ironically the weakest part of it, don't misunderstand me, Torilla has trained her daughter very well..."

"I know as much."

"Her form however is excellent... she has really improved since coming here." Talon added quietly as she turned to Paul. "I assume that this is your doing?" she looked at Paul and then over to Alex.

Paul shrugged, "I would hope so." Alex smiled at her son, "It's amazing what love can do." Alex joked.

Talon raised an eyebrow as a smile spread across her lips as she regarded Alex. "It was like that with me and my husband..." clearly she wasn't joking.
"I used to be so hot blooded."

Alex wasn't sure how to respond, "Same here."

Talon smiled warmly at the other woman. "I can tell you are not one to be trifled with." she commented as she turned to face Torilla and her daughter to were at the present time engaged in combat. "Rachael might be twelve years old but she has great potential." she commented as she crossed her arms, she then looked down as she ran her thumb over her nine black bands that adorned the arms of her martial arts gi. "She has the potential to become a 15th Dan... Grandmaster."

Alex raised an eyebrow, "Really. She sounds like she's got quite a future."

Talon nodded. "She does.." she commented softly. "I have never seen anyone with her talent or potential." she turned back to watch mother and daughter duel it out on the mat.

Talon smiled at the younger man as she realized he was a man, at least in her eyes. "So.. you wish to head to the academy.." she commented. "What about Rachael?" she inquired. "Don't answer that now.... It would be best if the two of you were left to resolve that alone.."

Paul looked at Talon, not quite knowing what he wanted. "We haven't talked about it."

She smiled. "Take some time to think on it." she commented. "Don't approach Rachael with it for awhile... let her sort things out in her head... she's still in her time of Blooming." she explained.

"I understand. There will be a right time to talk about it. Besides, I'm in no hurry Afterall, I'm not 16 yet. I have plenty of time."

"For now my friend." she responded. "For now..." she turned back to the matt where Torilla and Rachael were presently duking it out with a series of flourishes, sweeps and strikes. "Rachael has improved considerably." she
commented.

Alex turned as well, watching the sparring.

The next thing anyone knew, Torilla was lying on her back as Rachael stood over her, Talon was speechless. "What the hell?"

"You okay Mom?" as she reached down and tugged her mother back to her feet. "Rachael. You have improved." and with that the two bowed to each other. "If nothing else... you will advance in the competition."

Paul walked over to Rachael, "Good move. It's not everyday you get to beat up your mom and not get in trouble for it." Paul chuckled but Alex wasn't as amused, "Don't you get any ideas young man."

Paul rolled his eyes, "Yes ma'am." Alex shook her head. "You are really good. Nice technique."

Rachael smiled. "Guys... would you mind excusing Paul and myself?" she inquired.

Talon chuckled softly. "Sure.."

Torilla and Alex shared a look. "Rachael.. we need to talk later.."

Paul took Rachael's hand, "I'm sure that we both won't be long." He wondered what she wanted.

Talon paused. "So... Torilla... are you ready for your first command?"

"Its... not what I had envisioned for my first assignment as master of the Venator but... the Admiral clearly thinks me worthy so... I will serve wherever." she turned to Alex. "Two Captain's on my senior staff though.. One has to wonder.."

"Only the best. Although Pike and I are Captains, you are the Commanding Officer on this mission. We are there to support you."

Talon added. "You'll be fine Torilla, you have good people, helping you."

Torilla smiled. "It'll be interesting..." she commented. "That for sure."

"Yes it will. I am looking forward serving with you on this mission."

"I'm looking forward to having you and Lee at my side on this assignment. "
she smiled. "should you and Lee ever decide on a simple wedding, now that I am commanding my own ship, I can officiate... not that that will ever happen mind you but... its the thought that counts."

Talon laughed. "Torilla. You are indeed something else." she paused. "Unfortunately, I doubt you'll be back in time for the competition."

Torilla nodded. "I'll survive... at least Rachael will get to participate." she paused. "In any regards ladies, we must be off. got paperwork to do and miles to travel before we sleep." she commented. "Such is life."

Talon looked at her larger sibling who looked nothing like her. "No. that's the reality of command."

Alex smile, "I guess I should get going as well. I have a few things to do before we leave for this mission."

Talon nodded. "Well... the Fe'garren will need her skipper for this... So. we'd best be going." and with that the three women departed, the gym returning to silence.

***** Here's where the fun begins - Anakin Skywalker *****

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