Azure Striker Gunvolt: A different perspective

Chapter One: Anthem

"Why do *I* have to be the guy that rescues the kid, Moniqua? You know I hate rescue missions." I was currently on top of a train that was moving far too fast for my liking, on a mission I didn't have nearly enough details of.

"Because Ashton, Asimov asked for you specifically. You know why." Was my operator's ready response. And I did know. It was the exact reason I dont use my Septima anymore.

I was currently on top of one of the train cars, watching the Sumeragi Agent's movements. "Lotta bad guys here. Just how important is this kid?" It was something I began to notice as I moved on, there were far too many. Unless... "He's not the only one here, is he?"

"No," Moniqua finally responded, "But Your mission is GV, no one else." "The other one is his mission." She added not unhelpfully. "Wait.. I'm here to rescue some kid, so he can complete his mission, which is to rescue someone else?" "Pretty much." Came my response.

My chat with my operator was ended by a laser blast singeing my cheek, barely missing the rest of my face." Another piece of Quill trash." The Sumeragi Captain sneered. The rest of the agents began to circle me, blocking the way to my Mission Objective.

"Don't suppose I can convince you lot to stand down?" Kind of a long shot, but hey, 'least I'm trying. "We will never Stand down to you, terrorist! We will Crush you all, mere bugs to the boot of Sumeragi's might!" As he spoke, I could see the devotion to his faction in his eyes. He wouldn't back down until he died.

"I can see you won't back down," I said, looking into the captain's eyes. I gave him a grim smile, "Neither will I"
I removed my sword from the sheathe on my back, and got into a ready stance. "Open fire!" The Captain roared, and a wave of plasma surged towards me.

I backfliped over the man behind me, and forced my blade through his back. One down, five to go. I ducked to avoid another laser to the face, rolled forward, and sliced upwards into the agent, defeating him. The remaining four began to move away from me, forming a line.

Three raised there guns towards me, and the captain, in his his silver armour, drew a sword of his own. "Sumeragi banzai!" He shouted, and he charged towards me. I met him halfway with an overhead attack, which he blocked. he countered with a kick to my stomach, sending me backwards a step. This guy was tough.
But I cant use my Septima. I won't.

I ran towards the captain, and instead of attacking, rolled past him, towards the three gunners. The captain went after me, running behind me. Wait... wait.. Now! I moved to the side, away from the bolt the gunner shot at me.

The captain wasn't fast enough. Three well aimed shots went right into his heart, and the captain finally fell, and thankfully didn't get up again. "Get out of here." I commanded to the rest, When they didn't leave I yelled, "NOW!" And they all ran off. I reconnected the comm,"You were saying?" "GV got himself out while you were playing with the men," Moniqua advised.

"New mission. In the last car is the Muse's program, destroy it." "Will do." On the second to last car, I saw a peculiar sight. What appeared to be a Giant robotic spider was fighting a man in a blue Quill uniform. Got you.

As I approached, the man finished off the robot. "So you're Gunvolt." The man turned around, blaster at the ready, and I got a good look at him. Gunvolt had on the regular Quill adepts uniform, and a D/T Leader pistol sidearm that he was currently pointing at me.

He himself had Messy blond hair, bright blue eyes, and a rather suprised expression. "I am" Was his response. He soon added, "Wasn't expecting another adept here. Good to see another Quill uniform. What brought you here?" I gave him a lopsided smile, and said, "I was actually here to rescue you, but you seem to have done that yourself. As for my current mission, I'll need your clearance for that."

"Sheeps 3, clearance 7567." He said. "Good. My mission is to destroy the muse program. I'm pretty sure you had the same mission?" At his confirming nod, I finished with, "Alright, Let's do this so we can go home. I'm Ashton, by the way." "Nice to meet you." Gunvolt said with a cheerful smile.

As we entered the final car, we were met with a horrible sight. Connected to a Mainframe, was a young girl, no more than ten. She seemed to be in pain. I was livid at the sight. "Those bastards!"

Suddenly, the girl began speaking to us. *You aren't... A... scientist*? We heard her speak, but she remained unresponsive, and her lips didn't move. "Are you Lumen?" Gunvolt questioned aloud.

Another girl, this one much more familiar, appeared. This girl was definitely Lumen. She was the Lumen everyone saw. She had long white hair, and what appeared to be blue butterfly wings.

*I'm a manifestation of her septimal power. Most know me as "The Muse".*
*You're not a Sumeragi scientist, right?
*Please... will you get her... us... out of this place?*

I understand now. The girl was Lumen. Not a program. Her.

"This is GV. Update the mission parameters. There never was a program. Lumen is a young girl's Septima."

"What!?" Moniqua sounded just as surprised as we did.

"She's not hostile. Seems Sumeragi has been holding her here against her will." He continued, "New mission Objective: I'm gonna rescue the girl..."

"You will do no such thing." Wh-what?
"Eliminate the girl, GV."
"Asimov!?" Gunvolt's shock matched my own.

"Sumeragi goons are coming. How will you get her out? She might be a trap. You might give her temporary safety, but what then? Does she really have a place with us at Quill?"

*If that's the case....* Lumen began, *
*please... just kill me. They just use my songs... to torment everyone. I want no part of that.... so.... please...just put an end to me.* " Don't be willing to throw your life away so easily!" GV shouted.
"If you wish to be free, I added, "we'll do what we can to make that happen."

"We want to help you, so tell us. What do you desire the most?"

*I want to break out of here, and sing my songs!*

"Ok." I said with a smile, "You got it.," GV added, "Asimov, I'm taking my leave of Quill. Now, just like you did to me back when you gave me back my freedom... I will do everything I can for her."

Asimov responded with, "So that's your idea of freedom, Gunvolt?"

"Yeah..."

Asimov sighed. "Very well. You are no longer required to obey our orders. Your name will be removed from our roster."

"Hang on you guys! What are you saying here?" Moniqua was trying to fix this. But we won't budge.

"Its fine," GV was saying, "Thanks for everything Moniqua."

"We'll take it from here. Leave the reinforcements to us. As of now, GV, you are a civilian again. Good luck."

"I'll be right behind you, GV." I said with a smile. "You sure?" GV looked concerned. "Yeah. I'll be ok." "Alright then. " GV headed out. I turned toward Asimov.

Asimov said to me, "You can't hide you past and your Septima forever, Ashton. If they knew who you were, what you've done...."

"Just Stop." I pleaded. "I've made my decision." I then walked out to the shuttle.

The girl was awake, and was as close to GV as the shuttle would allow. "I'm Ashton, I said, "What's your name?"
The Girl turned towards me, smiled and told me her name was Joule. Lumen then appeared next to me, turned towards us and said, "Thank you for getting us out of there. I feel like there's hope again." And we all relaxed together in the shuttle.

A/N

And that's the first chapter of Perspective! Please comment, review, tell me how I did, positive or negative, I just want feedback! Also, bonus points if you found the Star wars Easter egg! That's all, folks!