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Other Battles

''Where did you send Cassie!'' Sonya demanded.

''Aw, luv, just to another dimension.'' Kano said smugly.

''Dimension?'' Jacqui cut in.

''Yes, ya won't find her alive, luv.''

With Cassie

Cassie followed Kara to a large mass of debris. Raising an eyebrow, Cassie began to wonder if the war had inflicted any harm to Kara's sanity is Kara was to think shelter was found in debris.

''I know what you're thinkin', luv.'' Kara stated.

''How did you know?'' Cassie asked sarcastically.

''Ya make it too obvious, mate.'' Kara replied. ''Ya think I'm crazy, but I'm quite the opposite. Black Dragon are clever.''

To prove her point, Kara lifted a large chunk of concrete and put it aside. Underneath it was a decent sized hole. Kara motioned for Cassie to follow her. Kara jumped down into the hole, as did Cassie. Kara lifted the chunk of debris and covered the hole back up. She ducked back into the hole and held her hand in front of her. Red energy surrounded it and lit the dark tunnel.

''How did you do that? I know Kano can't pull off anything close to that.'' Cassie asked.

''My…mum…was something else.'' Kara responded.

''What happened to her?'' Cassie questioned.

''A casualty of war.'' Kara stated, walking forward into the tunnel.

Cassie followed her, deciding to end the conversation there. A couple minutes later, they came to an opening, light illuminating the rest of the tunnel.

'''Ere we are, Cass.'' Kara announced, the red energy glow around her hand stopping.

Kara walked through the opening, Cassie trailing close behind her. Hundreds, if not thousands, of refugees were there. Tents were set up for shelter and several refugees were carrying food and water.

Kara motioned for Cassie to keep following her. They soon reached a tent that held the Black Dragon symbol on it. Several guards stood surrounding it. When, Kara walked up to the opening in the tent, the guard nodded, giving her clearance. Both girls walked into the tent. Upon entering, Cassie noticed Kano sitting at a table, speaking to several soldiers about a battle plans. The girls both waited until he was done. Soon, the guards dispersed, exiting the tent.

''Baby girl!'' Kano called upon seeing Kara.

''Dad.'' Kara nodded.

Kano froze upon the sight of Cassie. ''And who's this, luv?''

''Cassie Cage.'' Kara responded.

''Isn't she dead?'' Kano asked.

''That's why I need your help.'' Kara replied. ''She was taken from her respective dimension.''

''Ah, and you need help getting' back?'' Kano asked Cassie.

Cassie nodded.

''Alright, I'll give ya my promise to help in any way I can.'' Kano said.

''But, in return, can ya help us win this war? I sense power inside ya, you've got the skill, mate.'' Kara stated.

''If you can help me get back to my dimension, I'll help you win this war.'' Cassie nodded.

''Thatta girl.'' Kara said. ''Alright, let's get ya settled.''

With that, both girls exited the tent. Cassie trailed behind Kara, who maneuvered her way through the crowds. Most people dispersed to let her through.

After a few minutes, they reached a tent. ''Ya should be able to get your space here.'' Kara said.

Kara lifted the flap to the tent, revealing a large living area. Cassie saw a sleeping bag, a table and a few chairs.

''To prove we'll keep our end of the promise, you'll be assigned a guard. Don't worry, with her, nothing's getting' in here.'' Kara offered.

Cassie nodded. ''Who is she?''

''She's another switch over. Used to be with S.F., given the assignment to guard Cassandra before her mother went mad. Name's Jacqui Briggs. Her two friends, Takeda Takashi and Kung Jin got killed.'' Kara responded, an emotionless look on her face.

''Alright.'' Cassie said.

Kara nodded. ''She's been through a lot, one of the toughest people I've ever met, luv. A survivor.''

With that, Kara exited the tent. Cassie unhooked her communicator from her belt and tried to contact Takeda. On the other end, there was fuzz. Cassie sighed. Just as she was about to hang up, muffled words came through.

''Cassie?'' Takeda's voice said.

''Takeda, listen. Kano sent me to another dimension. With my luck, I landed in the middle of a war.'' Cassie explained to him.

''And you're surviving?'' Takeda asked.

''No, Takeda. I'm a ghost calling back from the dead.'' Cassie answered, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

''We'll plan your funeral here.'' Takeda joked.

''Thanks…'' Cassie replied, voice still set in a sarcastic tone.

''I was taken in by a girl by the name of Kara, Kano's daughter.''

''You're not enemies?'' Takeda questioned.

''Alternate dimension.'' Cassie reminded him.

''Right, and how are you planning to get back here?'' Takeda asked worriedly.

''The Black Dragon have the tech to get me back, but they put up a bargain. I have to help them win the war, then they'll get me home.'' Cassie responded.

''We tracked down Kano here, you might have to change your plans. It turns out that if you stay in that dimension too long, you become linked to it. You'll be trapped there.'' Takeda warned.

Cassie mumbled a few curses before asking ''How long do I have?''

''Three days.'' Takeda said cautiously.

''Should be enough time, hopefully.'' Cassie said, the last part mainly to herself.

''Who started the war over there? If they're the same people, maybe we can help.'' Takeda offered.

''Sonya started it.'' Cassie claimed.

''What!'' Takeda yelped in surprise. ''Why?''

''According to Kara, it was because she saw the world as imperfect and set out to remake it in her own vision. Perfect. Kara told me that she got so fed up, she lost it and went mad. She declared war.'' Cassie answered.

''Alright then.'' Takeda replied. ''I'll see if I can get help from Sonya. And, are we considered enemies there?''

''Nope. You and Kung Jin are dead. So am I. In this dimension, when I tried to stop Sonya, she killed me by the age of eighteen. Jacqui is the only one left. And she used to be my bodyguard.'' Cassie said.

''Wow, okay.'' Takeda said. ''Just move quickly.''

Cassie nodded and hung up. Sighing, she was disturbed by her name being called.

''Cassandra!'' Kara called.

Cassie stepped out of the tent to see Kara and Jacqui, who looked only somewhat familiar.

''Don't mean to bother ya, luv. But it's time you met Jacqui.'' Kara stated.

Jacqui stepped forward, holding out her hand to shake. ''Nice to meet you, Cassandra.''

Cassie shook Jacqui's hand, before replying ''Call me Cassie.''

''Alright.'' Jacqui said, smiling kindly.

''I'll leave you two to it.'' Kara said, walking away. ''Come to the Black Dragon tent tonight for battle plans and tactics.''

Cassie stepped into the tent, followed by Jacqui. Cassie looked Jacqui over. She looked extremely different. Her skin color was the same. She had on silver hoop earrings and her hair was in it's usual cornrows, but is wasn't in a ponytail. Her black pants extended from her waist down to her knees. Her right leg held a communicator, along with a few belt straps and fishnet stockings on both legs. She also wore black combat boots. Her top had two black straps that snuck out from behind her neck and criss crossed. They met with two patches of cloth that covered Jacqui's chest. Both patches were navy blue and stopped short so Jacqui's stomach was revealed. Dog tags hung loosely from her neck. Several straps and belt buckles wrapped around Jacqui's stomach. Her gauntlets were gone and replaced with black metal that extended from her shoulders to her wrists, but they only covered the outer parts of her arms. Her inner arms were bare.

''You seem so much like her.'' Jacqui stated, grabbing Cassie's attention.

''Like who?'' Cassie asked, raising an eyebrow, although, truthfully, she already knew.

''Cassandra Cage.'' Jacqui responded, her face growing solemn.

A slight pain hit Cassie, causing a slight head ache.

''What was she like?'' Cassie asked, trying to ignore the pain in her head.

''I first me her when we were about ten. I trained with her in the Special Forces and we became best friends. When concerns of a war started spreading, General Blade assigned me to guard and protect her around the age of fifteen.'' Jacqui began.

''About three years later, war became a reality. At first, I sided with S.F because I thought it was the right thing to do. When Cassandra tried to stop her mother, I grew worried. The General became upset with me. She thought I was the person who told her what the war was really about. She thought I persuaded Cassie to turn against her. She became even more angry and attempted to kill Cassandra. I tried to stop her, but I couldn't. She killed Cassandra and gave me this when I tried to stop her.'' Jacqui said, lifting her head to show a scar going vertically across her eye.

Cassie also noticed another scar on her arm and on her collar bone.

''I managed to escape, but that day, I swore to avenge Cassandra's death.'' Jacqui said, her voice cold.

Cassie nodded. ''Maybe I can help.''

Jacqui looked at Cassie and smiled. ''Thanks.''

Another shot of pain hit Cassie, forcing her hands to her head. Jacqui took notice of this, and was immediately by her side. ''What is it?''

''Don't know.'' Cassie breathed.

Jacqui's expression grew dark. ''Might be the telepath who's with S.F.''

''And who's…that?'' Cassie said, the pain increasing then dropping, and increasing again.

''A man by the name of Kenshi.'' Jacqui explained. ''Even after his son Takeda was killed by the General-''

''Wait, I…never heard that…he was killed by…the General.'' Cassie gasped, the pain becoming almost unbearable.

''Takeda sided with me when we turned on the General. He tried to give me time to escape by fighting the General herself, but he didn't make it. His father still remained by the General's side. But I don't know why.'' Jacqui said.

Before Cassie could respond, Kara appeared in a red flash of light.

''Intruders.'' She stated.

''I don't think Cassie is in a good condition to fight.'' Jacqui said.

''No.'' Cassie cut in. ''I'm fine.''

''Ya sure, mate? You don't look so good.'' Kara interjected.

''I said I'm fine.'' Cassie reassured her.

Kara nodded. ''Alright, let's go.''

End of Chapter!

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