Nesting (Chojin Sentai Jetman, Ryu/Gai, #30)
Title: Nesting (3/?)
Fandom: Chojin Sentai Jetman
Pairing: Tendou Ryu/Yuuki Gai
Theme: #30, Soldier
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Notes: AU, post series
After making a quick stop at Ryu’s place to drop off the beef, Gai drove to the base. If Kaori and Ako knew about their not-really love affair, then Chokan probably did was well, which meant at least he could show up looking for Ryu and not feel too terribly awkward-- annoyed, yes. Pissed off, most definitely. But not awkward.
Making his way through the base took a little longer than usual (more tech workers and scientists, presumably because they didn’t need to worry about the Vyram attacking their work at Sky Force’s stronghold anymore), but Gai eventually made his way to the meeting room. “Is it okay if I crash Ryu’s debriefing, Chokan?”
Chokan gazed at him levelly-- something Gai had learned after working for her for so long meant that she was annoyed, but going to let it slide, at least for now. “We’re done, actually. Ryu, why don’t you show him around? He’ll probably learn more that way than by listening to a lecture.”
Ryu nodded as he stood up. “Understood.” He gave Gai a brief smile as he led him out the door-- and Gai could have sworn he saw a smile also flicker across Chokan’s stern features before they left. Yep-- Chokan definitely thought that he and Ryu were red hot lovers, too.
And at this point, Gai was starting to wonder if it might actually be easier if they actually were red hot lovers. At least then he wouldn’t have to correct his ex-boss when she finally did ask about them.
--
“… and by devoting some of the military and mech repair buildings to research, Sky Force can go back to what it was meant to be. Maintaining world peace and scientific discovery.” Gai had to hand it to Ryu. Watching him now, it was like yesterday had never happened. He had a sneaking suspicion that was because they were at work. Ryu was a solider, and would fight for his cause, no matter how much it hurt (and it had hurt him, in ways Gai wasn’t sure he would ever fully understand). But now that the battle with the Vyram was over… Gai had no idea what was going to be happen to Ryu now.
Which was why he had to be there for him.
“Listen, Ryu, this is all really interesting for someone who still works here,” Gai pointed out as he stretched his arms, “but I’m no longer a part of Sky Force, remember?”
“Technically, you are,” Ryu responded. “All of you are-- in fact, one of the higher ups told me to tell you can get a promotion to Lieutenant if you stay on-- I told him it wasn’t going to happen, of course, but he insisted,” Ryu added hastily when he realized Gai was bristling up.
“Good.” It had taken Gai a month to stand taking orders from Ryu-- there was no way in hell he was going to do for anyone else. Still, he was glad Ryu was staying on. Hopefully, Sky Force would give him some purpose in the months ahead…
Gai stopped mid-stride when he saw five very familiar people walking towards them.
No way. No freaking way. After half the crap the Neo Jetman had put them through (and yes, they had given them their powers back, but they didn’t make up for everything, damn it), there was no way Sky force was letting them work here. Their commanding officer had been a coward and they were punks-- and considering Gai had spent his childhood as a punk, he should know. There was no way anything good could come out of them being here.
As they came closer, Gai tensed up while Ryu stood fixed, unreadable…
And J1 tossed Ryu a salute as they marched into a science building.
“Ryu,” Gai said as he grabbed his former teammate’s arm. “What the hell just happened?”
“Well, after some discussion with Chokan, we decided that the Neo Jetmen would be very useful in guarding Japan now that our team is retired.” Ryu headed for the parking lot. Gai stumbled after him. “And since I’m currently the veteran fighter here, I’ll be training them.”
“Whatever.” Gai stuffed his hands in his pockets. “After telling me something as chilling as that you owe me dinner, Ryu.”
“You sure?” Ryu gave him a sideways grin as he dug out his keys. “The last time you had dinner with me, it wasn’t exactly gourmet. Or edible.”
“Eh, it’s okay. I got us some beef-- I figure one of us can make something from that.” Ryu was at work, and he had something to focus on, so that hint of sorrow around his eyes wasn’t quite as strong, but Gai could still see it. Ryu still needed someone, and it looked like it was going to be him, whether he liked it or not.
Gai hopped on his bike while Ryu got in his car. “Oh, Chokan and the girls think we’re lovers, by the way.”
“What?!”
Oh, well. Maybe it wouldn’t be too bad after all.
Fandom: Chojin Sentai Jetman
Pairing: Tendou Ryu/Yuuki Gai
Theme: #30, Soldier
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Not mine.
Notes: AU, post series
After making a quick stop at Ryu’s place to drop off the beef, Gai drove to the base. If Kaori and Ako knew about their not-really love affair, then Chokan probably did was well, which meant at least he could show up looking for Ryu and not feel too terribly awkward-- annoyed, yes. Pissed off, most definitely. But not awkward.
Making his way through the base took a little longer than usual (more tech workers and scientists, presumably because they didn’t need to worry about the Vyram attacking their work at Sky Force’s stronghold anymore), but Gai eventually made his way to the meeting room. “Is it okay if I crash Ryu’s debriefing, Chokan?”
Chokan gazed at him levelly-- something Gai had learned after working for her for so long meant that she was annoyed, but going to let it slide, at least for now. “We’re done, actually. Ryu, why don’t you show him around? He’ll probably learn more that way than by listening to a lecture.”
Ryu nodded as he stood up. “Understood.” He gave Gai a brief smile as he led him out the door-- and Gai could have sworn he saw a smile also flicker across Chokan’s stern features before they left. Yep-- Chokan definitely thought that he and Ryu were red hot lovers, too.
And at this point, Gai was starting to wonder if it might actually be easier if they actually were red hot lovers. At least then he wouldn’t have to correct his ex-boss when she finally did ask about them.
--
“… and by devoting some of the military and mech repair buildings to research, Sky Force can go back to what it was meant to be. Maintaining world peace and scientific discovery.” Gai had to hand it to Ryu. Watching him now, it was like yesterday had never happened. He had a sneaking suspicion that was because they were at work. Ryu was a solider, and would fight for his cause, no matter how much it hurt (and it had hurt him, in ways Gai wasn’t sure he would ever fully understand). But now that the battle with the Vyram was over… Gai had no idea what was going to be happen to Ryu now.
Which was why he had to be there for him.
“Listen, Ryu, this is all really interesting for someone who still works here,” Gai pointed out as he stretched his arms, “but I’m no longer a part of Sky Force, remember?”
“Technically, you are,” Ryu responded. “All of you are-- in fact, one of the higher ups told me to tell you can get a promotion to Lieutenant if you stay on-- I told him it wasn’t going to happen, of course, but he insisted,” Ryu added hastily when he realized Gai was bristling up.
“Good.” It had taken Gai a month to stand taking orders from Ryu-- there was no way in hell he was going to do for anyone else. Still, he was glad Ryu was staying on. Hopefully, Sky Force would give him some purpose in the months ahead…
Gai stopped mid-stride when he saw five very familiar people walking towards them.
No way. No freaking way. After half the crap the Neo Jetman had put them through (and yes, they had given them their powers back, but they didn’t make up for everything, damn it), there was no way Sky force was letting them work here. Their commanding officer had been a coward and they were punks-- and considering Gai had spent his childhood as a punk, he should know. There was no way anything good could come out of them being here.
As they came closer, Gai tensed up while Ryu stood fixed, unreadable…
And J1 tossed Ryu a salute as they marched into a science building.
“Ryu,” Gai said as he grabbed his former teammate’s arm. “What the hell just happened?”
“Well, after some discussion with Chokan, we decided that the Neo Jetmen would be very useful in guarding Japan now that our team is retired.” Ryu headed for the parking lot. Gai stumbled after him. “And since I’m currently the veteran fighter here, I’ll be training them.”
“Whatever.” Gai stuffed his hands in his pockets. “After telling me something as chilling as that you owe me dinner, Ryu.”
“You sure?” Ryu gave him a sideways grin as he dug out his keys. “The last time you had dinner with me, it wasn’t exactly gourmet. Or edible.”
“Eh, it’s okay. I got us some beef-- I figure one of us can make something from that.” Ryu was at work, and he had something to focus on, so that hint of sorrow around his eyes wasn’t quite as strong, but Gai could still see it. Ryu still needed someone, and it looked like it was going to be him, whether he liked it or not.
Gai hopped on his bike while Ryu got in his car. “Oh, Chokan and the girls think we’re lovers, by the way.”
“What?!”
Oh, well. Maybe it wouldn’t be too bad after all.