ACT I : Operation Amazonia Cyclone
1st Amazonian Birds "Blue" Battalion Training and Headquarter, deep in Amazon (3:00 PM)
"1, 2, 3, 4, 1,2,3,4, 1,2,3,4 and stop!" 100 freshly recruited Spix Macaws of 1st Amazonian Jungle "Blue" Battalion marched along the river, wearing full combat gear. "Attention" Sgt Vasquez shouted. Colonel Eduardo, wearing a pair of black glasses, flies in and watches every fresh recruit with his usual inspecting sight. "Rest, soldiers" then continued "Except PFC Cortez, PFC Franz, PFC Bateza, and Lance Corporal Diego. Follow me" he shouted while signaling the 4 soldier to follow him. "Excuse me, Sir, but I wonder, have we did anything wrong?" Cortez asked. He was the youngest recruit, barely passed his 12."Nope, private. In fact, you four are the best in your own skills" Eduardo replied, leading them to the HQ hole. "Lieutenant, your men are here". "Already?" a younger Spix Macaw replied, smiling while cleaning his M16A4 with M320 GLM and EOTech HHS. Eduardo laughed." Well, seems you have another side, and seems my daughter sees it too, when she decided to marry you". "Okay, where are they?" He asked, while he put his rifle and walk outside the hole. "Okay you 4, ready to meet your squad leader?" Eduardo asked while the Macaw moves outside. "Holy...is it he? "Franz jaw dropped. "No way" Bateza continued. Eduardo smiled, walk toward the Lieutenant, put his wing on his son-in-law head and said, "Meet your new squad leader, Lieutenant Andreas da Silva, or should I said, Tyler Blu Gunderson, hero of Amazon". "Dad, why you keep bragging it, I'm only normal Spix macaw" Blu replied. "Well, you are a legend, much like old Garcia da Silva, your great grandfather who was a Lieutenant in the BEF force we sent back in WW2" . "That's my great-grandpa, I'm only his great-grandson "Blu shakes his head. "Nevertheless, we still have much work to do, so let's see the tactical map. Here, at this valley, we housed 5th Battalion of the 1st Amazonian Jungle Brigade. 12 clicks from here, at this opening, high brass suspected around 40 groups of smugglers of various specialties are planning to smuggle a lot of drugs, armament, and unknown amount of vest & helmet to various cartels all over Brazil. Your objective is to disrupt their supply line here, 30 km from Manaus. You will be helped by about 100 soldiers from 1st Battalion of 25th Parachutist Bird Infantry Brigade, led by MSgt Thomas Oliviera, 1stLt Varturo Basques, and Sgt Olivier Ballutez. And don't worry; those humans are going in with about 400 soldiers, so you guys aren't noticed" Eduardo explained. "When will we inserted?" Diego asked, starting to lift his Para Minimi, his MSS 1.2 ATGM hung on his back."7 hours again, so take some time, eat, and do whatever you like."Eduardo replied. "Yes Sir," everyone shouted. "Good, now i give command to Lt Blu. Listen to him, he might be less stronger than you all, but he was 4 time smarter than you all combined". "So, how much ammo we will need?"Cortez asked to Blu, his wing grabbed IA2 AR fitted with ACOG and M203."Dunno, maybe 8 mags?"Franz answered, fitting bayonet on his IMBEL MD4 AR . Bateza didn't speak, but he grabbed his SSG-300 SR tight, and hung his Benelli M4 shotgun on his back. "Well, carry at least 16 to 24, guys, we never know what going to happen" Blu finally speak. "Gather here in 6 hours. I have something to do. "He said it while he preparing to fly. "And by doing something, I think he gonna meet his wife "Diego smiled."Do you mean the Colonel hot daughter?" Franz said curiously. "I've seen her bathing once ,back when she was a virgin and have, dunno, thousands of male birds who like her" Bateza chuckled. "Hold yourself, sir." Cortez said while patting Blu's back. "It's ok, private, its ok" Blu replied while flying away."Note to myself, never speak of personal businesses in front of 4 bird you barely know".
As he flies he started to think about his first mission"Why am i,the trained-but-inexperienced desk-job lieutenant was chosen for a mission usually reserved for experienced soldiers? And even then, why it must be us, the newly formed battalion?". When he arrived in his house,a nest hole with several chambers in the cliff , suddenly a small blue creature jumped to his back. "Dad, is it true you will lead the first mission performed by an organized macaw unit?" said Tiago. "Yes, Tiago, and i'm sure your grandpa tell you about it" Blu laughed. "But isn't it dangerous, dad?" Carla asked. "As dangerous as this sound, our unit has been chosen" Blu sighed. "Oi Carla, Afranio are going to show his latest music collection, want to hear them?" Alessandra, Carla's new friend peeked,and added "Oh, morning Mr Blu", when she saw Blu."Morning too,Sandra" Blu smiled."Of course,Sandra. Bye dad" Carla fly outside. "So, the hero of Amazon are going to lead his first mission,hmm?"Jewel leaned against the wall, smiling."Yes, angel-amongst-the-females"Blu replied kissing Jewel until they're in their room. "So, what kind of mission,exactly?" Jewel replied, laying herself in their room. "Locating and capturing, plus seizing" Blu explained. "Locating what and capturing who?" Jewel asked."He-eh, locating smugglers and capturing them, and seizing smuggled weapon and military equipment" Blu replied."Wait,what?weapon?what kind of?" Jewel asked,this time with shocked expression."AKs family's,101 & 12,but with 5.56mm cartridge,why?" Blu replied,surprised."When i'm still a girl and lived in Rio,i have ,uh,..." Jewel confused. "Have a?" said Blu with prying eye."Urgh,alright,a boyfriend" Jewel replied."A boyfriend"Blu replied with confused face."U-huh"."Who is he and what connection does he have to this?"Blu asked."Well, a bit big,actually . No , not that kind of,he wasn't a criminal" Jewel replied with annoyed look when she see her husband horrified face."He's a big Spix Macaw,as big as father,but slightly more muscular,brave,scarred,masculine,Spartan male,and also a member of British Army,specifically,Black Watch,part of British RROS(Royal Regiment of Scotland)" she continued."His name?" Blu asked."Scott,Daniel Scott Mac-Lewis"She smiled."We first met when i was going to my nest near Rio ,when several drunk macaws tried to assault me. So i fight them, when they finally surround me..."
Rio De Janeiro, 2009
"Come here,sweetie, or you gonna...Ouch" a big Hyacinth Macaw screamed when a rock hit his head." Step away from her" shout a male Spix Macaw taller than Jewel, with a x scar on his left side of the face and a straight one over his right eye ,wearing Mk7 helmet and Osprey vest. "Who are you,who dared to disturb us" pissed off, a Military macaw approach him,ready to give the stranger several punch."I said,step away from her" He asked again,this time with a clenched wing. "How about this" a scarlet macaw launches several kick,not one of them hits the male Spix Macaw."Y'all asked for it" he replied with thick Scottish accent,screamed "Wha daur meddle wi me (No one provokes me with impunity, in Scottish Gaelic)and proceed to fight them,joined by Jewel.
"When the dust settled, not one of them was free of scar from us"Jewel smiled,then continued to recount the event of that day.
"I've warned you. Now get away, bollocks!" the male Spix Macaw shouted. They comply,and either fly or walk as fast as they could."Er,thanks"said Jewel shyly in English."Your welcome,miss..."the male Spix Macaw smiled."Jewel" she quickly replied,blushed,then asked"And you ?"."Scott,Sergeant Daniel Scott MacLewis" Scott replied."Scott, a name fitting for a brave Scottish like you,albeit i bet you're not born there"Jewel replied awkwardly. "And you're, eh,uh,oh..."Scott mumbled."Eh?" Jewel asked. "B-b-b-beautiful,yeah, the most beautiful girl i've ever seen"Scott gulped. "And you're handsome" Jewel replied. Scott turned his face away. "No,wait,i mean it"she shouted."Really?" Scott replied."Yeah,even with those scar"Jewel replied,then continued"Please don't left me alone, at least accompany me on my way"."Okay,Jewel"he smiled.
"When we arrived,i hugged him, thanked him for his help,then we make a promise to meet at the market the next day"Jewel finished,while laying her head on Blu's chest . He make a long whistling sound and said"What a way to meet a boyfriend" he finished and snorted."No need to be jealous, you're my husband now" She hugged Blu,who was silent"Blu,Blu,are you okay?" Jewel worriedly asked."Booo"Blu turned his face,laughed and kissed Jewel."BLU"Jewel laughed,and then they raised their bedding."I love you,Blu"."And I love you too Jewel"
Rio de Janeiro,Brazil (6:00 PM)
"MICH,check. Interceptor Vest,check. Combat knife,check M4A1 SOPMOD II,check. M24A2,check. 'Chutes, check. Bow and arrow? I'll ignore them " a Crested eagle inspect Msgt Thomas Oliviera gears. "All set, just need..." the Crested eagle,1st Lt Varturo Basques smiled. "Need what,Lieutenant ?" the handsome Spix Macaw curiously asked. "Well, flower" Varturo smiled. "Seriously,flower?! " Thomas annoyed. "Why,don't wanna to seduce a girl or two in the sanctuary nearby?" ask Varturo "Meh, i could do that later. After all, it's Amazon, right?" Thomas smiled. "It's your call then" Varturo replied."By the way, i want to go to the bar you speak of,might gonna buy some drinks for us and the men, any order? ""2 can of beer and 2 cup of Johnny Walker" everyone shouted."Alright then" said Thomas
1 hours and a half later...
"Don't dri(hic) too (hic) much (hic)" said Thomas."Why, (hic) sir (hic)?" PFC Alexandro asked."Because (hic),private,(hic)unless you(hic) want your (hic) sorry ass shot by(hic) your enemy when you (hic) pissed, you won't get drunk (hic)before a battle" Thomas replied, ironically drunk. "Oi Thomas, tell everyone, on 15 minutes before departure, get their asses ready and gear packed" Varturo shouted. "Yes sir. OK EVERYONE, WASH YOUR HEAD AND FORM A RANK IN FRONT OF THE 235 IN 5 MINUTES!"
Aboard the 235, 25 minutes later...
"We'll jump 20 km from target, unless something goes wrong! Any question?" Varturo asked."Yeah,what kind of opposition we'll met?" Amilcar asked. "Meh,mostly just small arms, or one or two 29, although Intel hinted probability of AA defense" Varturo replied "Any help from other group?" Ballutez, a Scarlet Macaw asked. "Good question. Yes, a squad of 5 birds are assigned,as pathfinders, backed by a battalion, should things goes south" Varturo shouted amidst the plane engine sound . "Where are they come from? We don't need some regular black foot" Amilcar snorted. "Hell no, they not sending regular pe pretos, they're trained jungle warfare guys,part of the 1st Brigade, though god knows how experienced they are" Varturo shouted . Thomas remain silent, and checking his M4A1, hoping if the carbine functioned well, since he had a bad feeling about the mission from the moment he know the full detail about it from Varturo,his old friend, several hours beforeā¦
"Remember 23rd February Raid?" Valturo asked. "Yeah, shitloads of AKs and RPG" Thomas replied. "Intel suggest that the same group behind the Ciudad Trevero were also behind this" Valturo replied. "So, we should expect?"said Thomas nervously "Yes, heavy resistance, probably AA too" Valturo replied. "Shit" Thomas cursed. "Still, not as bad as my great grandfather had experienced. 4 piece of flak gutted his wing and abdomen. Luckily he was saved by a medic. Mind you, he landed in Normandy, along the US 101st "Screaming Eagles" Division,back in WW2" Varturo remarks . "Oh well, at least there is no tanks or any serious defense" Thomas replied. He didn't know what happens next.
