The 100 Year War

by TK-421-124

When people think of the war that lasted a hundred years, people look for every bit of fantasy romance or friendship they can find. This isn't a story like that. In war, especially one that's lasted almost a century, there will be many deaths, lies, secrets, deceit, and horror. Push aside what you want to see and view what war really was. A Tie-In to The Fire Nation Resistance

1. The 1st Non-Bending Battalion: Part 1

Saturday

7th day of Winter,

97 years after Air Nation Genocide

Please note that Fire Nation Private, Quin Longer of the 1st Non-Bending Battalion, Squadron 6 is here by promoted to the rank of Captain following the suicide of Captain Rodrick Bridger. He is to command his eight comrades: David Sutcher, Tomas Brensky, Silrick Ventoro, Shuno Metallis, Mido Prowlest, Viccan Samira, Hiero Savuti, and Mackinson Vense. Please refer to this article if rank confusion arises.

Notice of Promotion from Fire Lord Ozai's Palace to 1st Non-Bending Battalion General Zuik Odair.

So that's it. I've been promoted to Captain of Squad 7. Still feel wrong to have a replacement on such short notice following a devastating suicide. Doesn't seem right. In the end, though, it's not my call. It's the Fire Lord's. Which seems to be the only thing that matters now.

I have 8 people who I'm responsible for. Any wrong move and they could all die within a second. One wrong move. One fuck up is all it takes to kill everyone. Not to mention that I'm the outsider now. I'm not like the rest of them anymore. Hell. I used to be a lookout and now I'm the squad's captain. They should have just hired a new one. Then we would be ten strong again. Now we only have nine. It's unfortunate.

This, however is what I chose. Well, what I was recruited into at the very least. I'm barely even an adult and I'm already in the middle of the war. Does th Earth Kingdom recruit this young? I don't even know, but I'm a Fire Nation citizen. It may not be the best, but my homeland is mine. I need to stand for it.

The others seem to see me as more of an outsider though. I'm no longer considered their equal although we're still one the same. The don't see it that way, however. Tom, Shuno, and Dave have begun to refer to me as "Boss". I don't think it'll stick. I think it's just a small joke that'll pass in time. It seems to be a branding on me that I'm not who I was before which is complete bullshit.

I hope my command is just temporary. I prefer my role of lookout. I've got good eyes. I should put them to use.

"Boss!" I hear from behind me in the forest. It's Shuno We've set up camp in a clearing west of an Earth Kingdom controlled village. Orders should be coming in within the hour via messenger hawk.

"It's Quin!" I yell back.

"Whatever! What are your orders?"

"Should be coming in soon."

"Think that the Earth Kingdom is holding out in the town?"

"It would explain why we're here. I doubt we'd be stationed here if it was just civvies. Must be military there."

"Probably."

"Would you like me to send out a scout, sir?"

"No. And don't call me that."

"So long as you're waiting next to the command tent for orders from the general with soldiers under your command and I'm one of them, I'll call you sir."

He walked towards where some of the others where cooking lunch together. He's right though. If I wasn't in this position, I'd join them and be one of them, but duty calls that I stay here and await further orders. Maybe after they come, there'll be some left.

A few minutes later, the squawking of the messenger hawk sounds from over the forest. I turn my eyes to the noise as it comes into view. I hold my arm out. Recognizing me as the recipient, it lands on my arm. I pat it on the head and open the container latched onto it's back. I take out the rolled piece of paper within the container and reclose it. The hawk takes off to return to where it came from, I watch it leave and turn my attention to the orders in front of me. I unroll the paper and read what is demanded of me for today.

Operation Target: Zu-Fao Village

Operation Commander: Quin Longer

Operation General: Zuik Odair

Operation Orders: Restrain, Confiscate, and Eliminate

Operation Description: Restrain Zu-Fao civilians. Confiscate all property for future Fire Nation requisition. Eliminate witnesses and/or survivors.

By decree of Fire Lord Ozai

This is just the first chapter of a small series. I'll post it as a different story so you can just read it for background information, origin stories, etc. I'd appreciate if you gave me your thoughts on this in the review section.