58:- Carnage

The battleground was now fully set, and the snow-covered landscape bore witness to the unfolding confrontation. The Gjallahorn pilots hurriedly made their way to their mobile suit cockpits, their movements betraying a sense of urgency mixed with apprehension. In the midst of this tension, Mika, piloting Barbatos, moved with incredible speed and precision.

With a swift and brutal strike, Mika knocked one of the Gjallahorn mobile suits off its feet, sending it crashing to the ground. The impact was jarring, and the sound of metal crunching and breaking filled the air. As Barbatos loomed over the fallen mobile suit, Mika mercilessly smashed its cockpit with the massive feet of his machine. The result was gruesome, a stark reminder of the brutality of combat, and it sent shockwaves through both sides.

Ichiro, piloting his formidable Ogre, watched Mika's actions with a mixture of admiration and acknowledgment. He couldn't help but comment, "You sure are taking after your big brother."

Mika, somewhat baffled by Ichiro's remark, questioned, "Who's the big one?"

Ichiro responded with a touch of playful arrogance, "It's me, duh, because Ichiro means the older."

The casual exchange between the two Tekkaden members contrasted sharply with the grim reality of battle. The Gjallahorn pilots, witnessing the deaths of their comrades, were not only unnerved by the swift and brutal execution but also puzzled by the lighthearted banter of their enemies.

Meanwhile, Kevin Baklazan, the heir of the Baklazan Family, seethed with anger. His frustration and rage grew with each passing moment, watching his elite pilots fall before the Tekkaden forces. The cold and unforgiving snowscape had become a theater of brutality, where the combatants struggled to assert their dominance.

Frustrated by the swift and brutal response of Tekkaden, Kevin Baklazan couldn't contain his anger any longer. He yelled out, his voice amplified by the speakers of his mobile suit, "You space rats don't know manners!"

Kudelia, witnessing the fierce and brutal tactics employed by Ichiro and Mika, felt a mixture of awe and concern. She couldn't help but question Orga about their actions, seeking some understanding of the path Tekkaden was taking. Orga, bearing the weight of leadership and responsibility, was tense but resolute in his response.

He turned to Kudelia, his eyes reflecting the determination that had brought them this far. "As I've mentioned to you before, Kudelia, we will crush anyone who stands in our path."

In the heat of battle, the brutal dance of mobile suits continued between the remaining Gjallahorn forces and the relentless Tekkaden warriors, Mika and Ichiro. Barbatos, under Mika's control, displayed unmatched power and ferocity as it crushed two of the enemy mobile suits with ruthless efficiency.

Meanwhile, Ichiro, with a focused intensity, took on a singular target – Kevin Baklazan, the heir of the Baklazan Family. He approached Kevin's mobile suit.

Ichiro's voice crackled through the communication system as he spoke to Mika, pinpointing his target, "Mika, take care of the other one. Leave Orange to me."

Mika's response was swift and affirmative, "Got it."

As Mika engaged the other two Gjallahorn mobile suits, Ichiro closed in on Kevin's orange mobile suit with a malevolent grin, his Black Katana at the ready. With calculated precision, Ichiro began his assault.

Ichiro: "You know, I've always wondered about your Baklazan Family."

Kevin, his mobile suit battered and immobilized, responded defiantly, "What's it to you, you space rat?"

Ichiro's katana sliced through Kevin's mobile suit, detaching its limbs one by one, as he continued to taunt, "You're all about pride, aren't you? Baklazan Family, Seven Stars, Gjallahorn... it's all so laughable."

Kevin, his pride wounded, shouted back, "You won't get away with this!"

Ichiro showed no mercy, relentlessly dismembering Kevin's mobile suit. "See, that's where you're wrong," he declared. "We always get away with it. And after this, you'll remember the day you crossed paths with Tekkaden."

The cockpit of Kevin's orange mobile suit was a scene of chaos and destruction. The relentless assault by Ichiro had taken a toll, causing severe damage to the once-pristine interior.

Blood trickled down from a gash on Kevin's forehead, mixing with the sweat that covered his face. His red hair, once immaculately styled, now hung disheveled and matted, wet from his own blood. His fingers, trembling with a mixture of fear and anger, struggled to maintain control of the control sticks.

The cockpit's consoles and screens flickered with sparks as electrical systems short-circuited. Warning alarms blared, drowning out any other sounds. Smoke filled the confined space, making it hard to breathe. Kevin's vision was blurred as his own blood obscured his view.

In this dire moment, Kevin's pride had been shattered, and he was left to grapple with the harsh reality of defeat. The once-confident heir of the Baklazan Family now found himself battered, broken, and humiliated, a stark contrast to the arrogant persona he had displayed moments earlier.

"I will kill you," Kevin seethed, his words dripping with venom as he glared at his adversary. The humiliation of his defeat at the hands of the Tekkadan pilot had ignited a burning desire for vengeance within him.

Ichiro, undeterred by Kevin's threats, couldn't help but chuckle in response. His laughter, carried through the communication channel, held a hint of amusement and a touch of arrogance. "Let me see you try," Ichiro retorted, his voice laced with confidence.

The humiliation was palpable as Ichiro systematically dismantled Kevin's mobile suit. The once-proud heir of the Baklazan Family was now left in a helpless and defeated state, a stark contrast to his earlier arrogance.

Mika, not far away, had similarly dispatched the remaining Gjallahorn mobile suits, leaving no survivors. The battle had ended decisively, with Tekkaden emerging victorious.

A sudden and unexpected intervention changed the course of the confrontation. It was Gaelio Bauduin, piloting the formidable Gundam Kimaris, who entered the fray.

Ichiro, in his Ogre mobile suit, had been on the verge of delivering the final blow to Kevin Baklazan's orange Graze. Kevin's mobile suit had been reduced to a barely the Torso with it's Arms and Legs cut off, and his pride had been utterly shattered. He was on the brink of defeat when Gaelio's Kimaris arrived on the scene.

With a swift and calculated series of shots, the Kimaris unleashed a barrage of firepower, striking Ogre and forcing Ichiro to divert his attention. The impact of the shots caused Ichiro's mobile suit to stagger.

Recognizing the opportunity created by the sudden attack, Gaelio deftly maneuvered the Kimaris closer to the damaged Graze. Smoke billowed from the snow-covered ground as he fired his thrusters and created a smokescreen, obscuring visibility and adding an element of chaos to the battlefield.

In the midst of the smoke, Gaelio reached out and grabbed Kevin's orange Graze, which had been reduced to a mere torso. 

The rescue was swift and efficient. With Kevin in his grasp, Gaelio retreated from the battlefield, leaving behind the chaos and destruction that had unfolded.

For Kevin, this unexpected turn of events was a lifeline. He had faced humiliation and defeat at the hands of Ichiro and Mika, and his pride had been shattered. But Gaelio's timely intervention had spared him from the ultimate consequence of his actions.

Orga, with a firm and resolute tone, called out to Ichiro as he attempted to pursue Gaelio and Kevin in the midst of the smokescreen.

"Ichiro, Mika hold your position!" Orga's voice cut through the chaos of battle. "Let them go for now we don't have time."

Ichiro's desire for vengeance burned fiercely, but he recognized Orga's reasoning. He reluctantly complied, bringing Ogre to a halt as he watched Gaelio and Kevin's escape.

"We've made our point," Orga continued. "They won't underestimate us again. We'll deal with them another day."

Ichiro, though still seething with anger, understood the necessity of strategic retreat. He clenched his mobile suit's controls tightly, his frustration evident even through the metallic visage of his Graze. "They won't get away with this," he muttered under his breath.

Orga's gaze remained fixed on the horizon, where Gaelio and Kevin had disappeared. "No, they won't. But for now, let's regroup and prepare for what comes next."

Mika, his voice calm and tinged with amusement, couldn't resist a jab at his older brother's expense. "Ichiro, you're slipping. You forgot your own rule: 'Finish the job.'"

Ichiro, still feeling the frustration of letting Gaelio and Kevin slip away, cracked a begrudging smile within the confines of his Graze's cockpit. "Yeah, yeah, I know. I'll make sure not to forget next time."

Mika chuckled softly, knowing that despite Ichiro's occasional lapses, his brother was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield. "That's what I like to hear, big brother."

Ichiro's laughter rang through the cockpit as he teasingly replied, "Yeah, Now you know who's the Older."

Their banter continued as they prepared to return to the rest of Tekkadan, their spirits unshaken by the encounter with the Gjallahorn forces. 

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As Gaelio took Kevin, who was in a miserable state, inside his mobile suit's cockpit, he couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and frustration. Kevin Baklazan was a member of the prestigious Baklazan family, and his safety was of utmost importance to Gjallahorn. He  couldn't ignore the ruthless assault that had just been unleashed by Tekkadan.

Inside the cockpit, Kevin was barely conscious, his body battered and bruised from the brutal attack by Ichiro. Blood was smeared across his face, and his breathing was ragged. Gaelio couldn't hide his disdain for Tekkadan's ruthless tactics, but at the same time, he couldn't deny that they were a formidable force.

Inside the cockpit of the Gundam Kimaris, Gaelio's concern for Kevin was evident in his voice as he asked, "Kevin, are you alright?"

Kevin, still dazed and in pain from the ordeal, managed to respond weakly, "Gaelio is that you."

Gaelio and Kevin continued their conversation inside the cockpit of the Gundam Kimaris. Kevin's voice was raspy due to his injuries, but his words held a hint of gratitude mixed with frustration.

Kevin: "Hey, Gaelio, why did you guys leave me alone?"

Gaelio: "Because of your own actions."

Kevin: "You think I will accept that? I know that Gold Hair had manipulated you all."

Gaelio: "Say what you want to. We are about to get you patched up."

Kevin: "Anyway, thanks, Gaelio. If you hadn't saved me..."

Gaelio: "No problem."

Their conversation was tinged with unresolved tension, and Kevin's accusations hung in the air. 

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