ALR (ATwT) Chpt 3

==A Legacy Reforged (ATwT) - Chapter 3 ==
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===When Cousins Meet===
Command Meeting, Fire Base
Oro, El Dorado
Crucis March, Federated Suns
8th July, 3105
The world of El Dorado was a quiet core planet of the Federated Suns and rarely saw events which changed the Federated Suns. Citizens from the world had served in every war that the nation had fought in but not since the First Succession War had conflict other than simulated come the system. Today there was something akin to a Cold War on the El Dorado with unexpected guests continuing to occupy the militia firebase on the outskirts of the capital, one of those guests was Leftenant Chin Li Sunn of Warrior House Sortek who sat in his Lao Hu BattleMech's cockpit and watched as a Deusenburg Luxury Hovercraft, two Templar III OmniMechs and three squads of Battle Armor all baring the insignia of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns entered the firebase held by his House Sortek.
His hands tensed on the triggers as he followed the hovercraft all it would take is one volley and the craft would disappear forever and his Warrior House would have its place. He knew that it would also be the last thing he did if he fired he would die, Warrior Grandmaster of the Order Imarra Sortek had ordered free passage for the AFFS representatives even his own lance would fire on him for directly breaking her orders.
The hovercraft pulled up alongside the main administration building with the two Templar III OmniMechs and several of the Battle Armour troops standing guard around the limo and beside the front of the administration building. Three figures dressed in AFFS uniforms exited the hovercraft and made their way up into the main building inside they were met by Warrior Grandmaster of the Order Imarra Sortek and her brother Vincent Sortek. “Welcome, I am Grandmaster of the Warrior House Imarra Sortek and this is my brother Vincent.” she said greeting them Vincent remained silent bowing slightly.
“I am Marshal Duncan Goddard commander of the Seventh New Avalon Guards RCT” the first said he was in his fifties but looked fit and most likely still an active warrior despite his rank.
“I thank you for your restraint thus far I have no wish to see this world turned into a battlefield.” Sortek said, she truly did not want to lead her Warrior House against the Federated Suns warriors and population her people were still in shock, they did not need to start a fight.
“Nor do I” he admitted his forces severely outnumbered hers so badly it would not be a fight even if her troops were anything like as Elite as the Capellan Confederation Warrior Houses. “Allow me to introduce Field Marshal Bishop Sortek commander of the Royal Brigade of Davion Guards.” he said stepping to one side revealing the old man standing behind him. Immediately Imarra Sortek bowed her head out of respect for the position and for the man.
“Elder Sortek.” she said seeing the man properly.
“No lass, I’m not the Elder you are looking for” the old man said “I am just an old soldier ready for his retirement.” He said slowly smiling a kind smile Imarra raised her head again looking at him properly Sortek looked the same, but the fire that lit Elder Bishop Sortek’s eyes was not there instead there was a weathered experienced soldier. This man was different from the Elder Sortek she knew he was almost disarming which if he shared the fighters mind of the Elder possibly made him more dangerous.
“And Field Marshal Conner Sortek the commander of the First Davion Guards” Marshal Goddard said immediately Vincent took several steps forward.
“Son of the Traitor” the younger Warrior House Sortek said stepping towards the youngest of the three men. He was older than Vincent and looked close to Imarra’s own age just like his namesake, Conner Sortek the Duke of Robinson in her universe serving the Draconis Combine.
“Vincent!” Imarra commanding him to stop with a single use of his name a disciplined Warrior House officer Vincent stopped short of reaching Conner Sortek who had not moved a single step. “This is not our… place” she said trying to find the correct words looking at Conner Sortek. The man that stood opposite her had the same the blonde hair but the scar running down through his left eye was missing in fact all of the disfiguration on that side of his face was missing, this was not their Conner Sortek. If any of the Warrior House needed proof that they were no longer in the Confederation Suns then the two men standing in front of her should be proof anyone needed.
“My father was not a traitor her died serving in the defense of this nation.” Conner Sortek replied angrily staring at Vincent Sortek his father Arden Sortek was not a traitor.
“Please accept my apologies for my brother.” Imarra said imposing herself between Conner and Vincent. “Where we are from Duke Arden Sortek sold out the Sandoval family to House Kurita and was installed as Duke of Robinson as their replacement before being assassinated. You...” She explained before stopping starting again “Conner Sortek was badly burned by the same Rabid Fox unit.” She turned to Vincent Sortek “Control yourself these are not the same people we know.” she said “How am I supposed to convince our people of the differences if I can’t even convince you?” Her brother took several steps backwards bowing as he went and seemed to be calming down.
“We all have many adjustments to make.” Vincent said bowing his head slightly towards Conner “I apologies for any insult; it is an emotional time.”
“For all of us cousin.” Conner said trying to forge a bond with the man but all he saw was an uncomfortable flinch, these people may as well have been aliens to them.
“I would like to offer an olive branch that could help your progress in making that adjustment.” Bishop Sortek said speaking up gaining all their attention “First Prince Davion has granted this offer so it is solely up to Warrior House Sortek to agree.” He said informing them Victor Steiner-Davion wanted them off El Dorado and although it had taken some convincing, he had finally agreed that this was the best course. “I would like Warrior House Sortek to join me on New Avalon at the Sortek family residence. You will be monitored by the AFFS units on New Avalon but you will be allowed to keep your DropShips and your equipment.”
“One position of house arrest to another…” Vincent began angrily but this faded seeing Imarra’s reaction her eyes were watering with the mere idea of returning home.
“New Avalon” Imarra whispered her mind being cast back to the last time she had been on New Avalon on the burned grounds of Warrior House Sortek’s Monastery which today was still occupied by the Draconis Combine. “We will accept” she said looking at her brother for a long moment Vincent finally nodded his agreement “our unit will be ready to move as soon as you are ready for us.” She said to them caught up in the moment of returning to New Avalon.
“It may take some time to prepare but it will happen.” Bishop promised the two younger Sorteks, despite their difference they had made a connection today and despite some of the issues they had encountered here on new El Dorado perhaps the fact that this was a world of peace had helped with the outcome.
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