Disclaimer: I do not own Full Metal Panic.

a/n: This is my first fic. It also has a sadder ending than any of my other fics will. Just a little warning.

Chapter 01

"Sergeant Major Kurz Webber. Sergeant Major Sousuke Sagara, do you have any idea why I called you here?" asked Captain Teletha Tesstarossa.

" Does it have anything to do with the locker Sousuke detonated?" Kurz asked jokingly.

"This is no time for jokes, Sergeant Major Kurz. This matter is in regard to your squad member Warrant Officer Mellissa Mao."

"Yeah, what about her?" Kurz inquired.

"It would seem that a test subject from a German military base has escaped. His true name is unknown, but he is referred to as Test Subject 3-9-1."

"And what's this got to do with Mao?" Kurz asked, confused.

"That's just it. Her and the escapee appear to have quite a history together and it is impossible to foresee what she may do if it were discovered he was in Japan."

"Understood. So what is our mission," the war crazed Sagara spoke up.

"You are to refrain from releasing this information to Warrant Officer Mao, and are to keep her from him at all times. The latter is most crucial, as she is currently stationed in Okinawa, where he was last sighted."

"Affirmative. We shall head out immediately," said Sagara.

"Wait, what's this guy look like, anyway?!" Kurz interjected.

"Don't worry. You will know him the second you lay eyes on him."

"Uhhh… okay, then," Kurz said, dumbfounded.

"Thank you. You are dismissed."

The two men left the room quickly, one more intent on finishing the mission than the other. While Kurz went to gather their belongings, Sagara headed for the flight docks to secure a transport.

"One moment," Captain Tesstarossa yelled as the two parted ways. "You are to dress in civilian clothing to avoid suspicion. All military uniform and large weapons are to remain on the submarine."

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"Finally, dry land!" Kurz exclaimed, exhausted. "I mean, honestly, what was with all those enemy subs? Not to mention we lost all the torpedoes we had as protection for this mission! I just can't wait to get to the hotel and get some sleep."

"Do not forget we still need to fulfill our assignment to protect Warrant Officer Mao," Sagara reminded him.

"Yeah yeah, I know," Kurz sighed, "but twenty freaking subs?! That's practically the whole armada!"

"Regardless, our mission is our top priority."

"You know, I really can't see how Kaname puts up with you," the Sergeant Major commented.