War, Blood, and Betrayal
Note: I promised you an improved fanfic and I hope this one delivers. The main characters of Ben 10 will not be in the main part of the story, but will make cameos. This fanfic focuses more on the side characters as well as new ones I made up for the Earth's military unit, especially the new character, Clayton Calaway. There will also be new weapons and gadgets involved not within both shows, including modified Earth weapons. Movie references are present in this story, some more direct than others. It is up to the readers to find them. Enjoy.
Disclaimer: I do not own Ben 10 and Magical Lyrical Girl Nanoha. This is made for entertainment purposes only.
3 years after the events Ultimate Alien and 1 year after the events of Strikers, Ben Tennyson and the gang have since retired to live their normal lives as well as Nanoha, Fate and many others. The Plumbers are currently made up of new recruits and have just recently promoted a new captain of the armed forces. Little did they know that a new conflict would arise in what is soon to be another interstellar war.
Back on Earth in a large base in Death Valley, California, Magister Hulka decided to introduce some new, but talented recruits, all of them human, in which they are being added as marine soldiers. The new recruits are Michael, Toby, John, Rena, Jen, and Chris. They volunteered to be part of the Plumbers after being inspired by the actions of Ben and his friends and sought to become heroes themselves.
They were soon introduced to their new captain of the marines named Clayton Calaway, a 20-year-old former Mid-Childan who abandoned his former home world after witnessing turmoil unintentionally caused by the TSAB where 20 people were killed under fire, including his parents.
"Hello captain, it's an honor to meet you." Toby breathed out while forming a salute.
"The honor is mine soldier." Clayton replied
The rest just held a salute without saying a word out of respect.
Clayton then took a stance once he has everyone's attention. "All of you listen up! Now that you are in the marines, you will all learn basic survival skills of being at war. As time goes on each challenge will become more difficult and by the end you will learn to adapt, fight, and survive. Any questions?"
Does this include weapon's training sir? John asked.
Clayton took a look at John. "Yes it does soldier. You will learn how to operate over 10 different kinds of gadgets, and weaponry during training including modes of transportation."
When no one else asked questions, Clayton dismisses them and they all began training the next day.
4 weeks into the training, Magister Korwak got a report from the Plumber Academy that over 240 unknown ships are entering Earth atmosphere and warns Clayton, who currently leads the Earth's forces. Clayton became worried, but refused to take action until they know what they are dealing with.
Meanwhile, back at the training field, the 6 new recruits are currently on break with training.
"One good thing about this training is learning how to use these weapons. I can't wait to use them when we are in battle." Toby exclaimed.
"The Plumbers currently aren't taking part in any battles though." Rena answers as she took a sip of her drink.
"True, but in case they do it is better to be safe than sorry." Chris explains to try to reassure the team that training is still important. John agreed.
Michael spots many ships passing above them.
"Think they are doing training?" Michael asked with concern.
Jen confirms Michael's suspicion. "I don't think so, I don't recognize any of them as Plumber ships. We better warn the captain."
As they attempt to contact their captain. Clayton witnessed the same ships, but later sees them shooting down Plumber ships one after another as well as many Rust Buckets. The ships responsible for destroying them are also attacking their marines with laser-type weaponry.
"Everyone retreat! We are under attack! Fall back! Fall back!" Clayton screamed while trying head back to base.
The Plumbers scrambled to the weapons depot to fight back and although many were armed, the main armory was destroyed by the ships.
The new recruits manage to arrive back to witness the surprise attack on the base.
"What's happening?" Michael screamed as he watches the enemy ships attacking.
"The base is under attack! Come on we have to help!" Chris decided to run to the airfield until stopped by Rena.
Rena attempts to persuade Chris to stop. "But what can we do? We still lack experience!" Chris, in response, convinces the team that no progress will be made until action is taken.
"If we are going to be soldiers, there is no better time to act like one!"
Unable to tolerate the attack, all of the new marines agreed with Chris and decided to fight alongside him. They all went to operate some of the untouched Plumber ships, took off, and began engaging the unknown forces. Despite their reckless actions, they were able outmaneuver and destroy 16 ships. The distraction gave some time for the other Plumbers to arm themselves.
Magister Hulka, who came to check on the Earth's forces, ordered the soldiers to grab heat-seeking weaponry and they manage to blast over 20 enemy ships before the enemy forces decide to retreat.
After the battle, about 85% of the Plumber base was destroyed, 4200 lives lost, both military and civilians, as well as most of their ships. The enemy forces on the other hand, lost over 60 ships and captured 10 POWs to be interrogated.
Clayton, being surrounded by dead bodies and followed by his marines, investigates the crashed enemy ships and recognizes the TSAB insignia on them. Reminded of the tragedy of his past, he now bears strong hatred towards the TSAB.
"They are not going to get away with this. I swear it!"
All other Plumber leaders, the United Nations, the public, and the U.S. Government were quick to condemn the attacks. They offered their condolences to the losses and approve retaliatory measures against them. Clayton in response issued a declaration of war against the TSAB by taking the battle to Mid-Childa, where the TSAB is based from, while the other Plumber leaders take care of their other TSAB-administrated worlds.
As the marines help transport the injured to the medical facility, part of which was damaged by the attack, Clayton confronts the the ones responsible taking the Plumber ships to take part in battle.
"All of you were suppose to stay in the training field. Instead you disobeyed the order and took several of our ships to battle and put yourselves in harm's way." Clayton, however, didn't seem angry as he talks to his recruits.
"I'm sorry sir, all of it was my fault, I just couldn't stand to watch as the base was being attacked. I had to do something and eventually so did everyone else." Chris explains as everyone nods in agreement.
Clayton assures Chris that his actions were necessary, but shows concern that such actions might lead to a disadvantage for future battles. "Your actions did save many lives, but you shouldn't take part in battle unless you are ordered to do so, alright? Still, good job to all of you."
Everyone remains silent, still affected by the tragedies of the attack as well as Clayton, but continues to speak to assure morality.
"Come on everyone, we can still save lives of these soldiers so lets continue doing our job."
Everyone obeyed and continue moving the dead and injured to different areas of the facility. 40 people died from their injuries the next day, adding up to the death toll.
After treating everyone, Plumber code breakers are hired to investigate possible motives for the attack while Plumber leaders assemble their forces in preparation for the battle in Mid-Childa.
Clayton, impressed with the actions of the recently graduated marines, enlisted them to be a part of his infantry, much to their excitement.
Meanwhile, back in Mid-Childa, Nanoha, Fate, and Vivio are at home resting after training their new recruit, a young woman name Leanna Nakamura, in Long Arch of Central Mid-Childa, unaware of the recent actions of the TSAB and that Mid-Childa will soon take part in the biggest and most bloody battle ever in their history.
"So Vivio, how was school?" Nanoha asked.
"Great Nanoha mama! Me and my team won today's mock battle." Vivio replies with excitement.
That's great Vivio. Listen, Nanoha has to work a little late tomorrow so I will be the one watching you tomorrow night, okay? Fate asked with a smile while holding Vivio.
"Okay!"
The battle will be inspired by several war movies that I have watched in the past. I hope you enjoyed this chapter; cause more will come up in the future.