Welcome to my first story in many years. The is based on one of my favorite movies of all time. the 1989 Civil War film, Glory. Only this time, with a major twist. Imagine an alternate universe where the characters of Mai HiME now play the roles. I want this story to be true to the film, but not a direct copy at the same time. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I enjoy writing it. This will not be a one-shot, this will be feature length. Enjoy chapter one! ^_^

It was daybreak. The sun rose high, slowly casting it's rays on the entire region. Several tents could be seen, belonging to an army of men. Men playing around, discussing their families and preparing to fight a war. A war that would forever change the face of history. Not to mention, the life of a blue haired maiden who exited her tent with a look of determination on her face.

"Today is the day." she thought to herself as a fellow soldier appeared.

"We're ready, Captain Kuga." said the young male soldier.

The female Captain nodded as she held her saber in position. "May we come out of this alive."

Soon after, an array of soldiers began their formations. Marching towards the battlefield in the far off distance. The blue haired maiden began to worry, mostly on the inside. She began to think about the possibilities of death, never expressing it on the outside. She leads these men into battle, they trust in her to guide them to victory. Yet, she's unsure about what could happen next.

As the Captain marches towards the battlefield, she sees the evacuation of slave women in progress. It amazes her that she was once a slave, at last granted her freedom because of her active and impressive duty as a soldier in a man's world.

"I was lucky." the Captain thought to herself. "I was born into a rich family, who could open doors with any key. These women are ones without proper direction. Never given a chance to prove themselves. Of course, it'll be a miracle if they were to...no...that's just silly."

Suddenly, loud explosions could be heard off in the distance. Mixed with the screams of death. The clouds began to cover the sun.

"Whatever happens, I will write to you again. Mother."

A subtle voice could be heard behind the Captain.

"Natsuki..."

"It's Captain Kuga, Major Fujino." She said in a stern voice.

"You're going to get wrinkles worrying about the battle." replied the beautiful crimson eyed Major, as she placed her hand on the Captain's cheek. Pinching it.

"This is serious, Shizuru!" scowled Captain Kuga. "There's a chance we might not return."

"Ara, but there's a chance we will return, you silly girl", replied the witty and flirtatious Major. "These men have been trained well. You should have more confidence in them."

"Confidence can only get one so far in the war against District One..." Captain Kuga stopped and turned to the beautiful Major. "I'm sorry, Shizuru. You know I usually get like this before combat. You must understand."

"Perfectly," replied the Major. The blue haired Captain smiled and said, "You know what helps me through this? Emerson. 'A deep man..' he says, believes 'the evil eye can wither', that 'the heart's blessing can heal.' and...

'...that love can overcome all odds.' Right, Natsuki?

Natsuki looked towards the horizon, finally gazing upon the vicious battle between two nations.

"Right..."

Captain Kuga prepared her men for a frontal attack against a large fleet of District One soldiers on a hill top. Constant cannon fire is shot early to drive the Captain's men away, but that doesn't phase them. As they march closer, Captain Kuga shouts: "Charge! Bayonets!" Cannon fire continues and the Captain's men push forward. The District One soldiers are now within firing range. "Onward!" she ordered to keep her men going. The nicely formed firing line from District One finally discharge their weapons, taking out a majority of her men in the first wave. "Hold the line and fire at will!" she ordered with Major Fujino repeating the order for the soldiers in the back. One by one, her men fall. Unable to break through the barrier of constant cannon fire which gave District One soldiers enough time to reload and discharge their rifles. As one of the Captain's soldiers fall, so does the flag which carries the colors of the Fuka nation. It was a losing battle, perfectly suited for District One.

"Natsuki! We must fall back!" shouted Major Fujino as she embraced her Captain.

"No, Shizuru! We must press on!" insisted Captain Kuga.

"I won't leave you, Natsuki!" replied the beautiful Major.

"Shizuru..."

Suddenly, an explosion rose up in between the Captain and the Major, separating them. The Captain is left laying next to her fallen warriors. Being injured and unable to move, she slowly passes out hearing the deadly screams of her fellow men.

As the dust settles, several slaves could be seen on the fields. They're picking up the brave men who fought against impossible odds. One of the slaves checked each corpse for any kind of response. Among the legion of fallen, only one was conscious. The very lucky Captain...

"Hey! You okay there?" said the slave. Captain Kuga lifted her head up and saw the beautiful face of a concerned woman. "Yes, thank you," replied the Captain as she rose to her feet. "State your name."

"Midori. Midori Sugiura."

"Miss Suigura. I need treatment. Do you know where I can receive it?"

"Yes, Captain. I have a friend who serves the wounded. I can take you to her right now."

An explosion rips through the air in the far distance which causes both women turn their heads. Another battle is in progress.

"Don't worry, it's out of range." assured Midori.

Captain Kuga shook her head in disagreement. "This war is never out of range."

Midori frowned as she walked away from the Captain. "Follow me," she said. Captain Kuga nodded, leaving the sight of battle. As they made it to the camps, heart wrenching screams could be heard. The source of the screams was the infirmary. It twas a time and place where proper equipment, medicine and overall know-how was absent. Amputation was one of the very few options available.

Captain Kuga entered through the doors of the infirmary. She glanced around at the horrors of war, people laying sick and dying. The lucky ones recovering from their injuries, were given clearance to go home. Others weren't as lucky. She finally sat down on an empty cot and awaited her assistance. A beautiful nurse rushed to the Captain, informed about her arrival. With hands crimson from a previous patient, no doubt.

"Hello Captain, I'm Yohko Sagisawa." smiled the nurse. "I'll take care of you."

Captain Kuga nodded as she kept her eyes focused on a nearby patient being restrained. "Thank you, I really appreciate it. Although the smell of chloroform makes me sick." muttered the captain.

"There's nothing we can do about that I'm afraid." replied Yohko. "Wounded are constantly showing up."

"Some of them still want to continue fighting. I've been told by a messenger that the Major is still alive. She's in another tent recovering."

The Captain covered her mouth in disbelief. "Shizuru...thank goodness."

Yohko's eyes widened. "There you are, Midori. I believe your friend, I mean...the Captain will be all right."

"She's strong, I have no doubt in my mind she will be. Besides, it's only a small cut on the neck."

Captain Kuga snapped back. "It still hurts!"

Midori patted the captain on the back. "I'm sorry, Captain."

"Hey! You both should of heard the news from the War Department earlier!" exclaimed Yohko as she tended to the Captain's injuries. "What's that?" asked the curious Captain, as Midori listened in.

"Well, I just got word that President Kazahana is going to issue a proclamation to free the slave women."

As soon as the nurse said this, the Captain and Midori both expressed great interest. You could see it in their eyes as they lit up like fire. Captain Kuga had to say it..."About time."

Midori walked out of the infirmary, smiled and said to herself..."It's only going to get better from here."

Thank you for reading Chapter 1! Stay tuned for more. ^_^