"Why are we in a assembly?" Asked Private Clay as we walked to the main hall. That is a good question since I am a high ranking yet don't know about this.

"Your guess is better than mine Private." I replied.

"Do you think we will get in to a friendly match with those girls from Sensha-Do?"

"I don't even know. I mean they have added guys in to the Sensha-Do teams. So we might do."

"How does guys added to Sensha-Do teams have to do with us fighting them."

"Well, Guys aren't trained to tank warfare but girls are. Which is why we have girls driving tanks in our carrier and guys training with weapons." We have only been in the carrier for a month with out instructions. We were just given roles and weapons then told to train and get used to them. I had a role of CQC (Close Quarter Combat) and since i was in charge of a squad we would be on the frontline right in front of the enemy. I had a Thompson and a Colt .45. I do use a Winchester 1897 but i prefer a Thompson more and I use it more often. Since I introduced myself I might as well introduce my squad at this point.

Private John Clay

M3 Grease Gun

Smith and Wesson model 10

2x M1A1 mine

Designation: Engineer

Private Silvestor Blair

M1A1 Carbine

Colt .45

Designation: Radio

Private Wallis Thurston

M1A1 Flamethrower

Colt .45

Designation: Bunker Clearer

Corporal Jerry Clem

BAR

M1 Bazooka

Designation: Heavy weapons

Sergent George Dale

M1903 Springfield

M1917 Revolver

Designation: Support

The Japanese government wanted people to be more prepared soldiers for war. So, they decided to put high-schoolers in the deep. At first the idea of replacing sensha-do with a ground based fight was first thought to be unsafe before demonstrations were made. All participants would wear a protective armour that when shot at would make a white flag appear out of their shoulders indicating that they are knocked out. Flame throwers would instead send dyed water and a signal to any vest in its range and in front of it. If anyone was caught in the range then the white flag would deploy. Mines, like the tank shells, can penetrate most armour and damage nost track. But the explosive range is minimised to not harm anyone.

"Why do we use WWII weapons and tanks though? We have access to modern equipment which would make more sense." asked Clem as he appeared to my right.

"Because the girls are used to the WWII tanks apparently." Said Sergent Dale.

"But aren't the instructors using Modern tanks?" asked Private Clay. I deeply sighed and told them to run to the hall. After our brisk run we got to the hall... late. We looked at each other and took a seat at the back. "Thank you, for joining us Squad..?" said Kay.

I stood up and in a joking voice I said, "Sorry. I am Sergent Third Class Oddball from the Sixth Armoured Division and I am deeply sorry for being late." Kay smiled for a bit unlike the people beside her.

"Ok, Oddball. Next time don't be late."

"Yes Ma'am." I said and sat down. I leaned forward and grabbed some gum.

"All right. You might be wondering why you are here." Said Kay as I put the gum in my mouth. I noticed that she was looking in the air as if distracted. "So, I am here to tell you all. As you know the government wants us to train in ground based combat so in the next 3 days you are going to prepare for a friendly match with St. Gloriana against Kuro Mori Mine and Chihatan. Now..." I raised my hand up. "Yes?"

"Is this gonna be a re-creation of WWII since it is practically America and Britain against The Germans and Japanese."I asked.

"No. That's stupid." Said Arisa. She is mean but when someone is better than her than she is just scared. Kay rolled her eyes, which I'm not sure if it was to me or Alisa, and carried on. "Now, this friendly match will be in a forest so be ready for hot climates and ambushes. You will begin training at 0700 tommorow." Most of us guys knew that 0700 was just the military way of saying 7 in the morning but the girls didn't quite catch up on that. Some did know but the rest looked at each other and whispered in confusion. Kay sighed and said, "7 O'clock people."

Someone raised their hand and said that it was too early to train. "Well, it is only PT running and shooting. PT run is going to be for Girls and Boys because in the rules it states that the tank can be disabled but the crew can be active so all girls must be ready." I have seen recordings of Saunders meetings but this sounded a lot more... Well dry and dull. It was as if something about this was keeping her down. Maybe she doesn't like the fact that infantry are now used. Which I don't blame her for. It does make it a bit harder.

"Now any questions come see me at my office." Said Kay. She walked off stage.

"Now what?" Asked Thurston in a monotone voice.

"I don't know." Said Clay as he checked his watch. "It is time for lunch. So let's go to the Canteen." I nod and started to walk there. Before i got out of my row Arisa shouted, "Oddball!" I looked at the stage and saw her angry. "Come to my office now!" I looked at my squad's smirking faces. "Well thanks for the support guys." I said.

"What? Is smiling not enough support?" said Clay. I went to the side and walked to Arisa's office. I finished chewing my gum and put it in a bin before entering her office. When I walked in I noticed another door with Kay's name on it. I guess she is her secretary as well.

"How about you take a seat?" Said Arisa. I sat down in one of the two seats. "You shou..." She started before interupted her saying, "What happens if there are more than two people that you have to talk to? Like do they just stand?"

"Not now Staff Sergent... What you did in the assembly was not very funny... Um... What is your name?"

"How do you know my rank yet not my name?"

"Your shoulder patch."

"Oh... Well, My name is Chris Walker."

"Right Walker. Do not do that again or there will be serious conse.."

"Hey, Arisa? What is this paper work here?" Kay said as she walked out of her room with her eyes glued to a sheet of paper. She then looked up and saw me.

"Those are the rules of the friendly match. Standard rules. No rules were edited." Answered Arisa.

"Right ok... Why is he here?"

"I was just telling him not to do what he did in a assembly."

"Right... Well if you don't have any questions you can leave." She said to me.

"Actually... I do have a question." She raised an eye brow and looked at me.

"You can wait in my office then."

"Alright." I stood up and walked in her room. It wasn't like Arisa's office. But instead a living room. A corner with a desk and 3 chairs. One against the wall and the other two opposite it. The rest of the room had a different carpet, a couch, tv and a... vending machine for some reason... I sat down on the couch thinking that Kay wouldn't mind. It was at least 5 minutes before she walked in. I turned around to see Kay shocked before saying, "Oh yeah... You had a question." She flopped down next to me.

"Yes I did."

"Well ask away."

"Well... The assembly..."

"You didn't understand something?"

"No it was just that... You sound very dry and dull."

"Well, It is hard to make battles and training very fun isn't it?"

"But i have seen you talk about it with enthusiasm."

"Well... that was when it was only tanks."

"Why what kind of memory does infantry give you... Uh... if you don't mind me asking." I said nervously.

"Well... It's... Uh...My father..." She said looking down.

"Don't worry. Take your time."

"Um... Well... He died from a military accident. He was infantry as well. I don't want a repeat of what had happened. Nor any deaths... especially people that I truly care about." She looked at me with tears coming down her cheek.

"Oh. I am sorry for asking. I didn't know it was going to be something this serious." She then cried fully.

"It's... It's... alright..." She said sniffling. "You wouldn't... Have... known..."

"Um... Do you want me to get something for you to eat?"

"Cheese... Burger and... a latte... please..." She wiped her eyes with her sleeves but tears kept coming.

"Ok." I said. I stood up and turned on the tv. I walked outside of her office seeing Arisa eating a sandwich.

"You were in there for quite a bit. Why?" She said between bites.

"Just talking... I'm gonna be back with lunch." Arisa coughed and looked at me.

"What makes you think that you can eat in her office!"

"She asked me to."

"WAIT WHA..." but before she said anything else i quickly walked to the canteen. I only saw a few people during my walk. I guess everyone eats outside because when I arrived there was no one there.

"Hi! what can i get you?"

"Hi, can I have a Cheese Burger,Tuna Sandwich and two lattes."

"Sure that'll be 1022.06 yen." She then ducked down as I counted my money. I got it ready before she stood back up and gave me a bag. I passed the money.

"Thanks! As well that was mighty quick." I exclaimed.

"Yeah we pre-cook our food then put it in a heater. When the food is ordered we get it out and put it in a bag. Leftovers we eat or give to community service."

"Ah... smart."

"Isn't it?" She said cheerfully. "As well who is the extra food for? Your girlfriend?"

"What?"

"Haha. I'm just teasing. Have a good day."

"Thanks you too." I said before walking off. Half way through I see my squad on opposite side.

"HEY! WALKER!" Shouted Clay

"Hey!" I shout back.

"Where are you headed?" said Dale.

"I'm going to deliver this."

"Ok. We'll see you in the baracks then" said Blair.

"Alright." I said walking off. When I got to the office I didn't see Arisa at her desk. Confused I walked in Kay's room seeing Alisa sat on the couch and Kay laying her head on Arisa's lap. She looked at me angrily.

"What did you do to her?" She said angrily. I stuttered for an answer.

"WELL?" she roared.

"I can't fully tell you with out Kay giving consent."

"WHY NOT?"

"She told me something she claims that she hasn't told anyone else."

"And she would trust you enough to tell me."

"Yes. But i don't know why." I walked to them and put down the bag. I pulled out the burger and hand it to Kay. She grabbed it and slowly nibbled away.

"Well, If she trusts you. Then she should trust me!" She said as I placed the Lattes on the table.

"Do you want one?" She hesitated then nodded. "Well, I might as well tell you." I gave her the Latte, which she snatched off me.

"Well hurry up."

"The question I asked her was why she sound so dull. She said that it reminded her of something that happened with infantry combat that affected her."

"Ok and..." She said, impatiently

"And thats it because if i carry on she will cry again."

"Ok... You can leave now." I nod and grabbed the bag.

"No... He Sniff can stay." Said Kay.

"Are you sure?" I asked.

"Yes I am" Assured Kay. I glance over to a wall seeing a foldable chair. I walked over to it and brought it next to the couch. After we just talked and ate our lunch.

After that I decided to go to the baracks as my squad agreed to meet at.

"Took you a while Chris..." Said Dale.

"Yeah I know." I said.

"What happened?" Asked Clay

"Why are you always so talkative?" Said Clem

"I know but what did happen?" I then told them the full story minus Kay's story.

"No fucking way!" Exclaimed Blair.

"It's true." I said.

"Why did she want you to stay?" Asked Thurston.

"You finally said something Thirst!" Said Dale.

"Thirst?"

"It's your nickname."

"Oh god..."

"I don't know thirst... I don't know why she wanted me to stay..."