Strike Witches

Aftermath

(Based off The Long Way home by lieutenantrukia)

Episode 1: A Problem and Solution

Narrator

It's 1946. It's been over a year since the April 1945 Neuroi Offensive into the Ardennes. Since then, bonds have been forged and broken. It was no secret that Barkhorn and Shirley had a rivalry, but it was a secret they had a strong relationship. This quickly shattered Hartmann and Francesca. But they picked up the pieces, and built up from nothing. With 1946, also came the defeat of the Neuroi. Now, a certain Allied Commander is having a major issue…

Lieutenant General Jones's POV

"Ugh…This is great. 60 new recruits and no instructors to train them! What am I supposed to do now!?"

"Sir, perhaps we can try asking a certain fighter wing?"

"Hmm?"

"Why don't we try the 501st? They are suited for this job perfectly."

"Hmm…Well they are well suited soldiers, 2 of them are former commanders, and two are currently squad leaders over at Messina. You may be onto something Jackson!"

"Thank you sir."

"Send this to the 501st base in Gallia, and then high-tail it to Messina, the cadets there are just about ready to graduate!"

"Yes Sir!" Jackson said, running off to the plane bound for the 501st Base.

Jackson, by Jove, you may be onto something…

Miyafuji's POV

"Wow! I knew Paris was beautiful before, but that it's rebuilt, it's even more beautiful!"

"I know; it truly is beautiful." Perrine said.

"Yoshika! Perrine! We're needed back on the base! Commander Minna says its urgent!" Lynette yelled.

"Right! We'll be right there!"

TIMESKIP

"Listen up girls! We've received word from Lieutenant General Jones of Liberion of a special mission!" Minna said.

Hmm? Wonder what he needs us for?

"He wants us to train a new batch of recruits on the island of Sicily!"

"EEH!?"

"We don't know the first thing about training new witches!"

"To be honest, it will be simple. We just train them in combat and maneuvering skills. It's really easy, remember how I trained Miyafuji?" Mio said

"Well ladies, you willing to take the offer?"

"Yes Ma'am!"

"Wait, what about Hartmann and Lucchini?"

"They will meet us at Sicily, they are already down there at Palermo from what I last heard." Minna said.

Well, it looks like a new adventure has begun for the 501st!

TO BE CONTINUED