(On the other side - September 22, 2016, 0116 hrs.)

Itami and the rest of JAFO Team Dragon Spear were surprised by the appearances of the young lady in black and large crowd of people behind her. Surprisingly, the crowd weren't hostile to the team.

"Weird." Dante commented. "They aren't shooting."

"Are they friendly?" Patterson asked. "It's been three months since the enemy in Ginza arrived."

"No kidding, but the girl in gothic lolita surprised me more." Itami followed.

The young lady stepped forward to introduce herself.

"It's been a long time since this world had visitors." The lady said in clear English. "You gentleman aren't that different like the OSS."

"Wait...OSS?!" Itami asked. "As in the Allied Office of Strategic Services?"

"Correct, mister. I have met them before and they are friendly."

"Speaking of which, how are you able to speak good English?" Patterson asked.

"I can understand them and some of them did the same to us here." She said to him. "Don't worry about it."

It wasn't long before the general began to speak out.

"You must be Rory Mercury, am I correct?" He asked.

"Correct." She replied. "And who are you?"

"I'm General Seymour Palesti-Erston, leader of the force sent here." He introduced himself.

"Your Erston, as in the son of Harvey Erston and Bozes Co Palesti?"

"That's right."

Patterson and his team were confused.

"I don't get it, sir." Ybarra wondered. "How come she, I mean Rory, knows about your family?"

"I told you it's a bit complicated." The general responded. "Once the base is ready, I will tell you everything."

Ybarra nodded and Erston turned his attention to Rory.

"So, what now?"

"The world needs your help once more." Rory answered. "War has returned to this land."

(Capital, Elbe district - September 23, 2016, 1539 hrs.)

Numerous senators were discussing the situation between the Union of Free Kingdoms and its enemy, the Kingdom of Myuka, ever since the latter suffered a decisive loss in the Alnus Hill area three months ago.

"It has been three months since the Myukans suffered a loss in the holy ground of Alnus." One senator from the Mudwan district said. "By all means, we should be able to have the chance to launch another counterattack."

"I wouldn't agree with it just yet." Another from the once-glorious Empire responded. "Even if we do send our forces out west, chances are that the Myukans would launch a series of ambushes. Just look what happened to Italica five weeks ago. Our forces suffered an 80 percent casualty rate."

The bickering continued before the prime minister, Elya Ro Hander, decided to intervene.

"Silence!" He shouted before everyone complied. "We have a war in our hands and we still discussing about war strategies?! We have to think of long-term solutions for the good of the Union."

Then, an officer arrived.

"General Agustus La Lelena, reporting." The officer said.

"What brought you here, General Lelena?" Elya asked.

"I have good news for all to hear."

Everyone began to listen to the general's speech.

"Rejoice everyone, for the men in green has returned after years of absence." Lalena explained. "This would be our hope to finally end the war once and for all."

"Wait!" One senator wondered. "You mean the so-called 'OSS'?"

"I think so. The reason is that they are wearing different gear and their vehicles looked like they have evolved."

The senate room stood in silence.

"Are you sure about it?" The prime minister asked. "It has been years since they and the Germans fought here."

"Certainly." Lelena stood firm with his answer. "My spies not only saw them, but the goddess Rory was with them as well."

Everyone was surprised.

"THE GODDESS OF LOVE IS WITH THEM?!" Everyone exclaimed.

"Please, tell us more about them!" The prime minister requested.

"It shall be done, Prime Minister." Lelena said. "However, I need to see it myself and see what they are doing. I'll tell everything when I return."

"Your journey is granted. May the heavens guide you on your journey."

He then left the senate room after saluting.

(Alnus Hill - September 25, 2016, 0824 hrs.)

Once the tents are installed and the engineers are arriving in good numbers to establish a more permanent base, including a runway for fixed-winged aircraft, the United States and Japan were preparing their troops to head for new frontiers. In the office of General Erston, Rory, Patterson and the rest of Dragon Spear were sitting in their chairs.

"Thank you people for coming here on such short notice." Erston said. "There is some things you people should know."

"Welcome, sir." Patterson said. "Glad that we are here to listen."

"Sir, excuse me. What brought us here?" Itami asked.

Erston then showed the people a classified OSS document folder from 1945. On it were the words "Information Pertaining to Special Region. EYES ONLY." It also has the OSS seal on the front.

"This is what you are looking for." Erston said. "I hope that satisfies you people about this world."

Once they got hold of the files, the soldiers and the goddess began reading the contents of the folder, including maps, after-action reports and a paper containing a memoir written by a soldier named 'Boyd Travers'.

"Those are what's inside?" Itami asked before handing the memoir to Rory, who immediately recognized the handwriting.

"This is Travers' handwriting." Rory said silently. "I wonder how is he doing with the princess. Speaking of which, how is Tuka doing on the other side as well?"

"Rory, something wrong?" Dante asked her.

"Uh, nothing. Just remembering someone from years past."

"Indeed."

"Speaking of which, General, about your family..." Itami asked Erston.

"Uh, right." Erston remembered. "That's right. I forgot to tell you about my family's past."

The general began to explain the circumstances of his family history.

"My dad was from a lineage of saddlemakers from Texas. He was about to receive ownership of the workshop during his early days, but the Second World War postponed that. During his military career, he was a marksman for the OSS providing support for troops in the frontlines."

"And your mother?" Patterson asked.

"Well..she doesn't come from our world."

"WHHAAAT?!" The soldiers asked with surprise.

"It's true." Rory clarified. "His mom wasn't from his world."

"In fact, she was from the Rose-Order of Knights, an organization for a country known as the Empire. She was once second-in-command before the leader, former princess PiƱa Co Lada. After the OSS finished their operations here, she and a number of other individuals decided to stay on Earth and start new lives."

Dante was the first to question Erston's statements.

"Is that true, sir?" He asked.

"It is true." Erston insisted. "Believe me. Rory knows everything."

"Not only that, a certain someone with the last name 'Patterson' was here as well." Rory continued, which caught the JAFO leader's attention.

"Wait!" He responded. "How did you know about my family's past?"

"Because, he fought here before." Rory gave her answer.

Patterson couldn't believe it.

"I don't believe it." He uttered. "My grandpa fought here?"

"Because he is part of the OSS."

All Jim could do is accept the actions of his grandfather.

"Alright, then."

Then, an alarm was sounded.

"To all personnel, single contact approaching from the southeast!" The officer reported while using the megaphone. "I repeat, single contact approaching from the southeast!"

"What in blazes is that guy doing here?!" Hernandez asked.

"Let's go!" Patterson said and his team ran to meet the contacts.

Everyone was waiting with caution as a flying machine that flies like a bird began landing near the hill. With the soldiers aiming a Browning machine gun at the contact, Patterson and his team were armed with their rifles.

"Hold your position, guys." Itami said. "Be prepared for anything."

The rider appears to be a man in his early 60s, wearing a blue formal uniform and a few medals on his chest. He is also wearing glasses.

"An old man?" Ybarra wondered. "Looks like an officer is coming."

"You sure?" Itami asked.

"Yeah."

The old man approached the base where a few armed patrolmen were waiting.

"Do not fire." He pleaded. "I am not a threat to you."

"What is he saying?" Patterson asked.

"He is friendly." Rory said after arriving. "I heard all of it."

Patterson and his team were having a hard time making a decision. It wasn't long before the former decided to let the man in.

"Tell General Erston to let him in." Patterson requested.

"I will." Rory nodded before leaving to see Erston.

The way she moved baffled the team.

"That is unhuman." Itami commented. "Jumping that high isn't possible for normal guys like us."

"Indeed, Itami." Ybarra agreed. "I wonder how did she get that kind of power."

After Erston arrived to see the man, the latter was given permission to enter the base and the base resumed normal operations.

"Sorry for the almost-hostile welcoming you received." Erston apologized. "We are under constant alert ever since three months ago when an army terrorized one of our cities."

"That's okay." The man replied. "I believed that you will return ever since the Myukans launched a war three years ago."

"Wait. 'Myukans'?"

"They are an empire who lust for power and control over all of Falmart and beyond, especially when its leader was a fanatic."

"Please tell me more about your country and your enemy." Erston requested.

"I shall do it." The man nodded.

(0916 hrs.)

The men then entered the office of General Erston for a discussion.

"Before I begin, let me introduce myself. I am General Agustus La Lelena from the Union of Free Kingdoms." The man said.

"It's nice to meet you, General Lelena." Erston replied. "I'm Seymour Palesti-Erston, general from the United States of America."

"Ah, the son of the great Harvey Erston is here. I am grateful that you are here in our world today."

The two then sat down.

"Tell me more about your country." Erston requested.

"The Union of Free Kingdoms is an entity created to unite and represent the former nations that once existed." Lelena explained. "Among them is the Kingdom of Elbe, Kingdom of Mudwan, the Empire and the League Principality. Then, thirty years ago, the Kingdom of Myuka came from the west. As well, the current leader of the Myukans, King Lyare El Minn, holds great ambition. He wants power and so he expanded his army with the latest weaponry and equipment."

Erston has an uneasy feeling.

"Why do I get the feeling that he acts and commands like Hitler?" He wondered silently.

"It is with deep humility that you provide us with assistance." Lelena requested.

Erston began to ponder about the request. After a short while, he made his decision.

"General Lelena, I'm going to meet with the leaders of the Union." Erston said. "Your request shall be honored."

"Thank you, General Erston." Lelena replied before shaking hands.

(0940 hrs.)

Patterson and his team were waiting at the mess hall. They were taking some Coke for refreshments.

"One day, we have a little girl here. Today, an old man." Itami said. "I wonder how the politics here are working."

"I don't know yet." Patterson said. "Besides, my family's past and the general's all seemed similar in origin."

"Guess we better explore the area if we want more information."

Then, Erston arrived. Every stood up and saluted to greet the general.

"You may continue." The general said.

"Yes, sir!" The subordinates responded.

"Patterson, Dragon Spear?"

"Yes, sir?" Patterson responded.

"You and your team will follow me. We're gonna meet with the leaders of this world."

"Awesome." Itami commented. "Now, we're talking."

"Let's go, people." The general and the team left to prepare for departure.

(1030 hrs.)

A CH-53K King Stallion was prepared to carry the men to the capital of the Union. As well, a three-ship squadron of AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopters were to serve as escorts. Due to the length of the journey, Erston decided to establish a refueling point mid-way through the flight and thanks to the maps Lelena gave, the team will not encounter any enemy attacks.

"Guys, we are to serve as escorts for the VIPs so be on your guard." Patterson said to his team.

"Yes, sir." Itami and the rest responded.

"Alright, hop onboard." The team the board the helicopter. It wasn't long before Rory arrived to join.

"Rory, what are you doing here?" Patterson asked.

"The general invited me to come so I can help." Rory explained. "Though I'm a goddess, my extensive knowledge of your armies would be of good use to the Union."

"So, you are aligned?"

"I'm not aligned with any country, but considering the circumstances, I will only give out some wisdom."

"It looks as if the Greek gods and goddesses who took part of the Trojan War." Itami commented while comparing Rory to the gods and goddesses in the great Greek mythological story. "I'm getting some similarities here."

"Tell me about it." Ybarra said.

The helicopters took off and they head for the capital.

A/N: I decided to add the second chapter early and I apologize for a change in time in the first chapter to fit with the setting.

Anyway, the previous fanfic will continue as usual and for this, there are more secrets and histories waiting to be uncovered as Dragon Spear moves along. Also, try guessing who will return to fight with Dragon Spear.