Beyond the Law: A Star Citizen Tale

Chapter 10: Just the Beginning

     The Hammerhead was approaching at a docking bay, bringing the eyes of the many mercenaries inside to the windows to see why it was here. In Grim Hex these ships were known as Malefactors, holders of bounty hunters and space cops. The last time one was spotted near Grim Hex, a battle broke out which left the Malefactor in pieces and Grim with a victory.
      Their fears this time were stopped as they saw the mark of a Mercenary painted on the side, leading many of them to rush towards the docking bay entrance where the ship was going to land. Inside housed the loot and Milton's Talon as well as the Black Nebula crew. Calico and Milton were leaned up against the Talon and smiling as they watched Anthony, Marigold, and Leo all celebrating with drinks. Calico looked to Milton and smiled bright at him.
     "Y'know I thought you had hated my guts during all these years, I'm surprised you even came back." Calico would say as he nudges Milton's shoulder. The smile on his face slowly faded to a soft frown as he looked down to his shoes and then back to the three crewmates.
     "I did. I thought your anger for everything was too much and would ultimately end in our deaths.. Now I haven't heard from Harry and my sister since the attack. Never got a chance to visit them... All I know is they are behind bars or possibly have already escaped." Calicos smile would fade as well, looking back to the crewmates and remembering all that happened within the prison. The betrayal, the anger he displayed on the ship to Harry and Piper's new crew. The silence would sit for a moment, soon being broken by Calico.
"We.. found ourselves in the prison too... it was only yesterday we escaped." Milton's eyes fell upon Calico, as the story continued.
"Harry had an escape plan made with some friends he had on the outside.. Invited all of us to tag along. We graciously joined so we could finish our mission. During our escape... Piper.. she fell into the fan blades, and Harry... he couldn't handle her death so he stabbed himself with his shiv.." A tear rolled down Milton's cheek, now knowing the horrible outcome of not only sister, but the crew mate he saw great potential in.
"We escaped and got into a ship with his old friends... When they only saw us, they attacked.. and I killed them..It was like an older part of myself I tucked away came out of hiding after being locked away for so long." There was a long silence between the two as Milton let all of it sink in, his only sister now dead and he never got to say goodbye. Calico would pat his shoulder as the Hammerhead finished auto docking into the place, making his way over to the crew and clearing his throat.
     "Alright people, let's go and show Grim Hex what we've brought home.. My new plan is coming into fruition." The crew all looked to each other and then would go to help get everything up to the exit for unloading. With that Calico made his way to where the people of Grim Hex waited, the door opening to a person they hadn't seen for quite some time. Gasps filled the hall as they all saw Calico.
     "People of Grim Hex. It's been awhile since I've really shown my true face and I feel it's time we bring upon a new era for us mercenaries!" The crowd would murmur to each other and look to each other, looking back to him as his crew started walking in with the cargo they stole.
     "We have unveiled the mystery of Jumptown and want to give the money to the people... In return we will take on the organization that has held us all back! Jango Org will fall by the hands of Grim Hex! No longer will we stand around and be murdered by those who stand against us!" The cheers filled the room from the mercs and Calico would look over his shoulder, his gaze meeting with Anthony's as he stood in the doorway. A smile grew on his face and Calico made his way over to the rookie who would also smile with him.
     "Well, seems I can't call you rookie no more huh? Hehe consider yourself a sergeant.. you've earned it kid." Anthony's smile grew brighter from the words he heard, Calico patting his shoulder before going to help unload the cargo.
     All of his life, Anthony never knew where he belonged among the Stanton system. Working in construction with no avail, a delivery job with a boss he'd much rather kill, and now a Mercenary for the Black Nebula. For once the delivery boy felt he was right where he belonged... He would fight with his newfound family in this war against Jango Org, even though the risks ahead were high. He knew he was exactly where he needed to be.