Macross 7 fanfic:
Disclaimer: I obviously didn't make Macross 7. I'm just a wacky fan...
		Standard Disclaimers apply!
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Soul in Tune with a Wish (2/12) 

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"Sorry I'm late!"
Mylene rushed into the apartment building.
In a matter of seconds she was ascending the ladder.
In a few more, she had caught up with the band upstairs.

"Sorry!"

Ray knitted his eyebrows. 

"Sorry!" She repeated, closing her eyes tightly in preparation for whatever
speech he might say.

"Mylene, you can't just march into practice whenever you feel like. I know you 
have your own personal life, but you have to get your priorities straight, especailly 
with this new project we have coming up."

Mylene responded.
"I know, I'm sorry, It won't happ-- What new project?"

Basara inched nearer.
"I hope it's not involved with the military."

Ray chuckled knowingly.
"No Basara. Akiko should be calling soon."

::Ring Ring::

The screen flashed.

"Speak of the devil."
Ray walked over and pushed the green button.
Akiko's face illuminated the screen.

"Good afternoon everyone."

"Akiko-san..."
Interjected Mylene
"What's the new project?"

"I see Ray told you about it."

"No I didn't. Why don't you tell them."

"Yes tell us."
Cried a frustrated Mylene.

"Calm down."
Said Basara.

"Well, since this especailly involves the two of you, you both should listen.
The motion picture company Hollywood Rock, would like to star FireBomber
in their very own motion picture."

"Are you Kidding Me!"
yelled Mylene.

"No." 
said Akiko.
"I'm glad you're excited Mylene. How about you, Basara?"

"I don't know. What kind of movie is it?"

"You'll see. Can you all show up at 3:00 today at the Hollywood ship."

"I guess we'll be there."

"Good. See you all later then."

The transmission stopped.

"Guvava did you hear that?"

The brown animal squealed in approval.

"We're going to be movie stars!"
The brown animal squealed again.

"Can I drive my car?"
Asked Mylene.

"I don't see why not. But I think we should all go together."

"Well let's go. It's 1:00. We should leave now."

Ray turned to Veffidas.
"I guess so. Basara are you ready?"

"Whatever."

"Alright!"

***********

"Be careful Mylene, the Milky Highway is filled with bikers.
You might get into an accident."

"Alright alright." Mylene eased some of her weight off the accelerator, eyes
marveling at the galactic scenary. The stars shone brightly through the dark 
void of space. The galaxy was indeed beautiful when it wasn't tainted by the 
explosions of bombs. Before she realized it, they arrived.
***********

"You guys are here early."

Akiko approached Ray.
"Mylene forced us here."

Akiko smiled at the anxious girl.
"Well, why are you all dressed like you're in a blizzard?
It's Hollywood, it's always warm here."

"You're right!" Mylene said as she removed her jacket. "It's so warm!"

Everyone removed their unecessary bundle and followed Akiko inside an
immense gray building. They were then greeted by a muscular young man with black 
shoulder-length hair.

"You're Firebomber right?"

"Yes." answered Mylene.

The young man inched nearer. "Is it realy you.

"Yes."
said Mylene.

The young man embraced Mylene.

"It's really you! I am your number one fan!"
He squeezed Mylene tighter as Guvava looked on menacingly.

"I'm glad to hear but will you let go of me please."

He drew back and began to apologize. "I'm sorry. I've been wanting to do that
for the longest time. My name is Joe. I'm the son of Michael Kirigoe."

"The famous director?!"
exclaimed Mylene.

"Yes. He's producing your, or should I say OUR film."

"Wow!"

Akiko stepped forward immediately.
"Hello, Joe. Is your dad ready for us?"

Joe's expression changed drastically.
"You're early, but my father is ready."

"Will please show us the way."

"Yes, Mrs. Akiko."

***********

Gamlin walked nervously to the bridge. He had wondered why he had been 
called by the captain. He had just been promoted to Major... What else 
could happen? 

At 18, he had achieved greatness unsurpassed by his father.
If only his father was still alive. He climbed into the elevator recalling
how fast his childhood ended.
His mother enrolled him into military school at the age of fifteen.
It was there he he met Milia.
When his mother died shortly after, she gave him the support and love
he needed.
It was then he immersed himself in piloting. He had become so dedicated,
that in a matter of 2 years, he had finished the entire course ahead of
those older than him.

The elevator chimed for a third time, signalling the end of his
wait.
The metal doors slid open revealing Colonel Barton and a few other superiors.
He saluted them briefly before walking away.

Milia instated him into Diamond force, the newest squadron of Valkyries.
It was then that he met Captain Kinryu.

Their meeting was filled with frightening nostalgia.
He had uncanny resemblance to his deceased father. The two immediately
became good friends.

Shortly after, he was introduced to the Mayor Milia's daughter Mylene.

The bridge door opened revealing an ensemble of top Pilots.
Among them was Docker.

Docker immediately noticed his entrance and began to stalk over.

"Gamlin. It's been a long time."

"It's nice to see you Docker. How have you been."

"I've been fine."

"Kancho, bridge ikue."

The monotone voice echoed through the room.
The doors slid open.
Behind them stood Captain Maximilian, the legendary ace pilot in all
his glory.
He still looked rather dashing for someone of his age, and he
had a certain aura around him that made all the young pilot's stare in
awe and respect.

He walked to his seat.

"At ease."

***********

Basara and Mylene choked simultainously on their bagels.
"I-i-n love???"
They sounded in unison.

"Yes."
replied the director.

"I told you they wouldn't like it dad. Mylene has a boyfriend.
Besides, *I'm* playing the part of Mylene's boyfriend."

"Joe, if you don't act professional, I will ask you to leave in addition
to writing you out of the script."

"Sorry dad."

"As I was saying..."
Continued the director.

"Basara will play Bobby..."

::Why does that name come back to haunt me?::
Mylene thought to herself.

"And Mylene will play Miki. Ray will play Rick, and Vffidas will play V."

*** 1 hour later ***

"And that is the basic plot." Michael finished wiith a triumphant grin.
"Here are your scripts. We also need you to write four new songs that will
be premiered in the movie."

"Four?"
questioned Basara as he thumbed through the thick compilation of paper.

"Yes, The soundtrack will be available shortly after the release of the film.
We need new music to coincide with the movie. Like I told you before,
we need one song, preferrably a duet, for the First Kiss scene.
We need another song, Sung by Mylene, for when Miki confesses her love.
We need another song by Basara for the time after Miki leaves and he 
realizes his love for her.
And we need an upbeat rock theme-song for when you raise money, and 
your first live performance at the end of the film."
  
Mylene buried her head in her hands.
"That's a lot of work."

"Did you think it would be fun and games?"
asked Akiko.

"It sounded more fun this afternoon."

"Kids."
Said Basara.
"How long do we have to write the songs? I hope you know that good music
can't be written at will." 

"The film will probably take about a year or maybe less to finish. You
have all the time you need between then. We'll just dub the music into 
the scenes when it's done. And we'll shoot the final concert last.
Basara, this is a film about music. It is about how feelings and 
music are deeply connected. I had that in mind when I wrote the script.
I chose your band, and especailly you Basara because you
taught me that. Certain things in the film are just to attract people
to it. "

"That doesn't sound too bad." 
 
"Then are you prepared to sign your contracts now?"

Akiko interrupted.
"We'll read it and if any adjustments need to be made, we'll tell you.
Otherwise, I think we have something good going."

"Please read the scripts tonight. Tommorrow, if you are ready, we might be
able to start filming."

"Okay." 
Said Akiko.

"Basara, Mylene."

The two looked at eachother breifly before looking away.

Basara spoke.
"I don't have a problem."

			TO BE CONTIUED...
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NOTES:

1. Gamlin's past is partially true, and partially fabricated. I know he
	finished pilot school in only two years, but I have no earthly
	idea who his parents were and where they are...