Mana: Before The Rise 99 Flight Witches 6

Commander Minna smiled at the encouragement for a moment before turning serious as she used her binoculars to view the fast approaching Neuroi was shaped to a missile-like object.
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"Miyu, I don't know if I can do this" Lynette said nervously.

"You will," Rachel said confidently "Now get ready"

Lynette nodded and raised her Boys Anti-Armor Rifle Mk.I, Rachel flow behind her and softly touched her back. Shocked Lynette gasped and turned her head behind she was embarra.s.sed, but soon turned back around after seeing Rachel concentrating expression.

And then "…What?" Lynette felt the warmth and comforting feeling. 'Is this one of Miyu's spells?' Lynette turned back around and ready her weapon once again.

"You got this, don't doubt yourself" Rachels smiled as she readjusted her flow of magic. "Remember training, hit the target, Lynette, it's too easy"

Commander Minna watched in Awe, 'Amazing, no in fact its beautiful', Rachel was glowing although dim. A person could make it out.

Bang

Lynette took the shoot as the bullet fired straight through the Neuroi and exploded.

"Target Destroyed" Commander Minna said after looking through her binoculars and with a smile.

"…." Lynette was stunned she had said nothing for awhile.

"Lynette" Rachel called to draw the girl's attention. Lynette turned to her slowly it face was blank but her eyes bright.

"I took one down" Lynette said softly, she must have thought she was dreaming.

"Yes, you certainly did." Commander Minna joined with a smile.

(T⌓T)

(・□・)

(･口･)

Lynette's sudden crying shocked both Commander Minna and Rachel.

"Now, now" Rachel tried to comfort Lynette who was still crying when the young girl suddenly hugged.

"I did it! I really did it!"

Rachel looked up at Commander Minna who seemed to be giggling, she patted Lynette's head.

'I think the Major is also done' Rachel thought.

The sounds of the communication device began as Commander Minna picked it up and called in. "Roger that" she said. "Lets return to base"

"Yes Ma'am" both Lynette and Rachel said at the same time. As they where lead back to flight-line.

'I'm Sorry" said the voice that was singing back to her earlier.

Rachel paused and stopped flying for a moment and then continued to fly back to base. A sour expression was on her face.

The rest of the girls returned an hour later. Rachel had already prepared lunch for them, Commander Minna and Lynette had helped her this time. Some enough the table became nosy and lively.

Lynette was a bit more cheerful and happy; it was hard not to notice as her face glowed. Rachel stayed in the Kitchen the whole time. Lost in thoughts once again, as she washed dishes.

By the time she was done, she sat in the corner peeling potatoes for dinner as she once again began to sing.

Hey, once upon a younger year

When all our shadows disappeared

The animals inside came out to play

Hey, when face to face with all our fears

Learned our lessons through the tears

Made memories we knew would never fade

One day my father—he told me,

"Son, don't let it slip away"

He took me in his arms, I heard him say,

"When you get older

Your wild life will live for younger days

Think of me if ever you're afraid."

He said, "One day you'll leave this world behind

So live a life you will remember."

"That's a nice song," Commander Minna said coming in with a bright smile "Do you need any help."

Rachel giggled and brought out a knife and potato for her. The Commander then started peeling potatoes along with her.

"You must have a great hearing to hear the Neuroi from that distance."

"Yes"

"Exactly how far away, may I ask?"

"….." Rachel paused "it depends on the type of sound they emanate, I guess?" Rachel thought.

"Oh? What type of sound."

"Hmmm" Rachel closed her eyes and thought about how to explain. "It's a beeping sound"

"A beeping sound?"

"and I-"Rachel then realized something. "Ah!"

"What's wrong?"

"I going to be late for training" Rachel squalled and then quickly ran off after cleaning up. Leaving Commander Minna watching her back as she leaves.

-Later, Flightline-

"Sorry, I am late" Rachel said running up to Major Furukawa with Lynette, Perrine, and Barkhorn

"No, you're just in time"

Just glanced at Barkhorn and Perrine both girls giving her and interesting stare. While Lynette eyes seem to sparkle at her.

"All right today is going to be Ariel techniques" Major Furukawa. "Perrine with Lynette and Barkhorn with-"

"I Object Major " Barkhorn suddenly interrupted.

"Is there anything wrong with me, Officer Barkhorn" Rachel said with a soft smile before Major Furukawa could say anything.

"….." Barkhorn clicked her teeth. "I think its useless to teach a rookie like you" she muttered turning around and leaving.

Rachel had no expression on her face but you could tell that Barkhorn's comment irritated her.

"Right, Izuhara you're with me for now." Major Furukawa said breaking the silence.

-Next Day-

Rachel leaned against the counter in the kitchen everyone had already finished lunch and she was already done with her training for the day. Its wasn't the first Barkhorn had spoken out against her as well as outright refused to eat her food.

She understands where Barkhorn is coming from and as well as knows her backstory, but, still. In the End that gives her no excuse to treat Rachel as if she is…

Rachels gaze sharpened and then the alarm for a Neuroi attack went off. Taking off her ap.r.o.n she walked to the meeting hall.

During the briefing, Rachel was lost in her thoughts, not really paying attention. She did remember being called picked to go out.

And now they are en route to an approaching Neuroi

"Miyu, are you okay," Lynette said snapping Rachel out of her thoughts.

"Yes, I'm alright" Rachel smiled back