After a few days of training with weapons, we started to learn the map.

"We are going to play on a area both teams haven't played on before. Which is very rare since there are only two places Saunders,St. Gloriana,Chi-Ha Tan and Kuro Mori Mine have never played on. The two places are Fort Crescent and Kinitoru."

"My family came from Kinitoru." Clay whispered.

"Kinitoru is the place we will be fighting on since it features a jungle." I think I have been to Kinitoru with Clay. I'm not sure so I checked with him. "Hey, Clay? Have we been to Kinitoru together?" I asked.

"Yeah. But that was when we were youn..." Clay said before Arisa interrupted us saying, "Would you two be quiet and listen?" We both looked forward and stayed quiet. Then the screen featured a map. Kay grabbed a stick and pointed to the bottom corner of the map.

"We will be starting here and St. Gloriana will be starting..." She then pointed at the middle near us. "...Here. Now it should be obvious where the enemy is starting. We will split in to 4 companies. Each with 10 tanks and 160 infantry. A company will be led by a St. Gloriana student named Lisa Sparks. They will head to the middle of the jungle with B company. Also led by a St. Gloriana student named. Isabelle Steed. Company C will have Mary Shizuki as the lead." She said pointing at someone. Everyone looked at her for a brief second. "Company C will go to the Left of company A and B. They will capture this village and hold it until told." She pointed at a small tan area. "Company D have Zoe Wood as their leader. They will cover our right flank but they will be our scouts instead of reinforcements.Sub-Commanders will consist of Brad Faun for Company A." Thurston took notice in the name and stiffened. "Michael Sheen for Company B. Chris Walker for Company C and Charlie Stone for D." The screen then changed showing a list of names. "Find your name and prepare for what you are doing. Commanders and Sub-Commanders will recieve a list of who is on their company. We will arrive at Kinitoru in a hour. Everyone else is there except Chi-Ha Tan. Once we have made land then we have two days to be prepared and study the maps." The screen turned to black. "All of you are dismissed!" Arisa yelled. Everyone stood up and head to the door.

"Christ, I am starving." Clay said holding his stomach.

"That reminds me." I said.

"Reminds you what?" Clay asked.

"I'll tell you when we get to our tents."

"We're going back to the tents?" Dale said with shock.

"Yup." I said rushing to the tents. Once I got inside I reached in to my bag and got out MREs.

"What are these?" Clay said examaning one.

"Meals Ready to Eat. These are the things we have to eat in the battle." I explained.

"Are they any good?" Clay asked.

"Well..." I started before Thurston grabbed one and said, "Not really. In wars these were hated. But the government have improved it slightly."

"So, what are we doing with these?" Clay asked.

"To eat, dumbass." Dale said.

"What right now?" Clay said raising his eyebrows in shock.

"Yes. I want you all to be prepared as soon as possible." We all grabbed one and started to eat.

"Clay..." I said.

"Yeah?" He said opening his packet.

"That's a drink packet. All you will find is powder." He stopped opening and looked at the label. He put it aside and grabbed a cracker packet. We all laughed and I think I saw Thurston smile a bit. After we ate, we began talking about Kinitoru. Only me,Clay and Dale have been. After a bit someone opened our tent and said. "We've arrived at Kinitoru and Chris here is your sheet." She then passed me a sheet showing everyone in my company. "Alright. Thanks!" I said before she went.

"Who's on our Company?" Clem asked. I checked. I only wanted to know what tanks did we have.

"We do have heavy armour. A tortoise tank, 1 Churchill Mark VII, 3 Matilda II, 3 M4A3E2 Jumbo, a M36 Jackson and a M6 heavy tank."

"When did we get a M36 Jackson?" Dale asked.

"I'm not entirely sure. But you guys can carry on reading who is who. I'm going to do something."

"Alright." Clay said before I stepped outside. Now the way to port should be across the field. I ran across the field and went down a few flights of stairs. I never really check the interior of the Carrier. I want to see how many planes do we have. But, that's not what I am here to do. I bypass a bunch of room before asking someone the way out. "It's just down this corridor and on the first right. You should see a door labelled exit. You can then go on a staircase out."

"Ok thanks." I said before rushing to the exit. When I turned right the door she was talking about was open. I decided to jog towards it and walk down. I hate bridges because every time I walk on one I always think that it would break. I ran down and asked someone which ship was St. Gloriana. They didn't know.

"Hey, Chris!" I heard someone shout out. I think that was Kay's voice. I turned to where I boarded off. I was glad so I rushed to her. "What are you doing here?" She asked me.

"I was just going to check out St. Gloriana." Well, I wasn't really. I was just there to see the person that Thurston took attention to. "Brilliant!" She said with enthusiasm. "I was looking for you too. We are going to have a meeting with the St. Gloriana commander and Company Commanders." I then noticed 5 people with her. I have seen one of them before I believe. She was roughly the same height as me with short, brown hair. She is Company D commander. "Tag along!" Kay said walking forward. I followed her next to Zoe.

"Do you have any idea what we're meeting for?" I asked trying to start a conversation. She didn't reply. She was either being shy or mean. I looked forward and carried on walking. I then looked back at her. She smiled but carried on looking forward. I've definitely seen her before... Oh yeah! She was the person that was next to Kay when we were going to the shooting range for the first time. She then tilted her head towards me and whispered, "You and Kay have been in a lot of rumours."

"What do you mean?" I whispered back.

"Well, everyone knows about you two in the office because Arisa has been complaining about it."

"Of course she has." I muttered.

"And Clay told a lot of people about the time before the first day of training." Wonderful. Now everyone thinks that we are together.

"Alright. We're here!" Kay announced when we stopped in front of a large glass building.

"I don't remember Kinitoru being a city." I said.

"They must've converted it between your last visit and now." Kay said before walking in. It looked very modern which is to be expected from a glass building.

"Hi. You must be Saunders. Head to the 2nd elevator and go to floor 14." Kay thanked the receptionist and walked to the 2nd elevator. We waited for the elevator to arrive and when it did the doors opened to reveal quite a spacious area. We all entered and Kay pressed 14. The door closed and in 5 seconds we arrived. There were 5 people at the table waiting for us. "Late as ever, Saunders." Said a blonde girl.

"Yup, but Chi-Ha Tan is more late." Kay said. We all sat down opposite them. "So, we're here to discuss tactics."

"Indeed." Darjeeling said, calmly.

"Why are we told to hold out in a village?" I asked. "It's as if we plan on them being aggressive."

"That's the point. Chi-Ha Tan are known for charges and Kuro Mori Mine are known for aggression." Darjeeling explained.

"But remember the fight against the University? They used camoflauge. What if they use camoflauge again?"

"We plan to attack on Day 2 if they don't attack us." Kay said. After a while we finally agreed to the original plan. We all stood up and bowed at each other.

"Before we all leave." I started. Everyone looked at me. "Which one of you is Brad Faun?"

"Me." A blonde haired person put their hand up.

"Bril! I wanted to talk to you. You guys can go down first." They all nodded and went in the elevator. When the door closed I said, "Does the name Wallis Thurston ring a bell?"

"Several." He replied. "He was one of my friends before he was transfered some where else. Why?"

"He's in my squad. Thought that it would cheer him up seeing you." The elevator arrived and a small ding to signal it.

"Alright. You can lead the way."

A short while later

"Alright just wait out here. I'll signla you if he is the only one in." He nodded his head as I walked in the tent. "Thirst?" I called out. I then heard a groan and then a bag shuffled. "What?" He said. I signalled Brad to come in.

"Had a lie in?" I asked.

"Yeah." He said before the tent flap opened.

"Jesus Christ, Wallis." Brad said looking at him. Thirst turned around and his eyes widened. Before he said anything I walked out of the tent. I wonder how the battle would be like. By the time we get back from the match the Boy's should have their own houses now. So we don't have to sleep in tents.

Two days later

"Fucking rain!" Blair said. We all had raincoats on but it was only a hood and a cape of some sort. I guess ease of movement.

"Get used to it. Here it rains a lot." Clay said whilst we boarded a M3 halftrack. Mud is going to be a real issue for us since our tanks are heavy unlike the others.

"Clay and Dale will mount the side guns and Thurston you can mount the front gun. Me and Blair will be in the front. Clem you will sit with the other Infantry." I said pointing at our positions. We waited for St. Gloriana to finish mounting up.

"How good are you guys at shooting?" I asked the Others.

"Quite good! Ya gotta be with these Lee Enfields." one of the soldiers joked. I looked at their guns. We then waited for a flare to appear.

"This rain gives no visibility." Blair said.

"Yeah... But we just follow the tanks so we don't have to do much." I said, looking at the sky, Anxiously. A blue flare finally popped up and a voice announced that the match had started. All vehicles started their engines and moved. We were very slow because of the Tortoise moving 4 MPH in mud. The village was a only two miles away so we should get their in half an hour. "So what's the plan?" Blair asked.

"I'm not sure myself. Mary is the one leading not me. If she is taken out then I am leading."

"So, Not even a rough idea?"

"Well, like Kay said in the assembly. We hold out in the village until told to advance. Since the teams we are fighting are aggressive so, we are basically taking a gamble that they will charge at us being reckless."

"Well, it's a risk worth taking." Blair said. After a bit of silence I asked Blair, "Blair, what do you think about me and Kay?" Blair looked at me for a bit considering what he would say. "I think that both of you are good friends but I think there is a lot more going on than 'friends'" Blair said turning to the front again. Ok, that's enough evidence to tell me that everyone thinks that we are together. "Blair?"

"Yup?"

"This is a massive leap of faith but do you think that I should ask her out?" Blair smiled and said, "Of Course. She will probably accept since she seems to have a crush on you." I looked at him confused. "I went out with her remember? I know what she wants."

"Oh, yeah... but how should I do it?"

"Easy. Just ask her. Don't need to go on a knee or provide flowers. You two go with each other in the morning so ask her then."

"Ok."

"So, when are you going to do it?"

"I'm not sure. If we win then I'd do it after the party. But if not then I'll do it on the morning." Blair nodded and looked forward. It has been 26 minutes now so we should be at the base of the village. The M6 hatch opened and a commander emerged out of it. "Ok! Everyone mount off! Drivers put the half-track at the north of the village and put someone on the machine gun!" Mary commanded. I drove the half-track next to a building for cover.

"Thurston, do you want to stay on the gun?" I asked. He nodded and I got out. The village only had straw shacks and wooden houses so it wouldn't provide that much protection. I guess that's why we have the heaviest armour. I grabbed my shovel and dug a foxhole with Dale. The rain made it easier to dig but it was really uncomefortable when we climbed in. When we climbed in a soldier from St. Gloriana came to us and tapped my helmet before asking, "So, is there a routine here?"

"Yeah. Saunder infantry dig the holes then guard here for at least 30 minutes before we swap and you guys do the same for 45 minutes. Then repeat except after that our 30 minutes everyone does 45." I explained, constantly looking back on the treeline. He nodded and walked back to his shack.

"Blair, How are the other companies doing?" Dale asked.

"Company D arrived at their position but spotted nothing. Company A and B only encountered Three Type-97 and knocked them out."

"Brilliant. We're the ones that are going to encounter the main force." I said,throwing my arms in to the air.

"Yup." Dale replied. After that it was just idle chatter. After 10 rotations there was a short burst of gun fire. We were in the shacks so when we heard we panicked and quickly grabbed our guns before rushing to the windows.

"Sorry!" A voice yelled out. "Fell asleep on the trigger."

"Jesus man! You're meant to take turns watching! So, one guy sleeps as one guy watches the tree line!" I yelled back.

"We were?" He yelled back. We all just groaned and smack our head against the wall in frustration. We then grabbed our weapons and walked back to our places before we heard engines. We all looked back at the tree line and waited in anticipation. It was 8 PM and winter so it was dark. Then a bunch of soldiers rushing out of the tree line charging at us. We ran to the windows and began to fire with everyone else. There were only a dozen of them but I'm sure a lot of us shot at least a magazine except my squad. Someone started to scream in defiance, clearly forgetting the tank engines. Clem grabbed his Bazooka and asked Clay to load it. Before they finished loading 2 type-1 tanks came out followed by troops. Clem then shot at one of the Type-1 which caused the tank to be knocked out. Everyone started shooting at the troops except us because the Type-1 was looking right at us before shooting its machine gun. Clem lunged forward and lied flat on the floor with a white flag on his shoulder. We all ran out before we were hit too. I looked at the foxholes seeing 7 knocked out. I cocked my gun and aimed at a enemy soldier. He fired at someone before I fired at him and someone ran in front of my bullets and got knocked out. The soldier looked at me in shock and chambered in a new bullet. I then sprayed and prayed in his direction before retreating. Dale and Clay were following me to the back of another shack. "Where to?" Clay shouted, reloading his gun. I shouted back, "To the M6!" Before running to the M6. I then ran in between two shacks before a Churchill drove in front of me blocking my exit. It fired a round at something after a shell ricochet off the turret. I looked back seeing Clay shooting something on his right. Did they do a pincer attack on us? I looked forward seeing the Churchill had moved. I slowly walked to the exit looking to the right seeing a Churchill on fire. There goes our armour. I ran to the other side, almost tripping over because of the mud. "If it wasn't still raining then there wouldn't be that much of a problem." Dale shouted. The M6 should be nearby now. I walked to the end of the alley and looked around. There it is! On the left! A number of troops surrounded it with 2 on the turret. They must have immobilized it. Dale took aim at one of the 2 and fired at them. I aimed and pulled the trigger. Crap it was empty from the spraying and praying. I ducked back in to cover and reloaded as Clay rushed out and shot at them with out aiming. I finished and looked over seeing 4 left. I took aim and fired knocking 2 out before the others retreated. I signalled Clay to check the M6 with me. We both slowly approached the M6, aiming at it. When a hatch slowly closed we got on one knee. A girl emerged from the hatch with a raincoat and a Gease Gun. She got out ,followed by 3 others, and ran to us. "Our Commander and Driver have been knocked out!" She shouted. "We'll follow you!" A bullet then wizzed past me and hit one of the crew members. I ducked for a bit and ran to the right. The others ran to the left and looked over at me. I looked to see what was firing at us. Perfect! A Tiger tank. I signalled the others to go as I ran away.I think this is a open field here. stopped abruptly seeing 4 Chi-Ha knocked out and 2 Matilda II also knocked out. A bunch of soldiers were behind every tank and was ready to fire at each other. Then I heard a scream. I looked behind me seeing someone carrying a Kar-98K charging at me. I decided to have fun and parried the gun. I parried him twice before shooting. I grabbed his rifle and prepared to shoot at the enemy behind the tanks. When I got 2 they panicked and spread out, exposing themselves to the St. Gloriana gunfire. I dropped the Kar and grbabed my thompson before running to the St. Gloriana students. It was quitt here considering the village had a lot of gunfire. "Hey. Were you the one that got them in a panic?" One of them asked.

"Yeah."

"Thanks for that." They said.

"TYPHOON!" A voice shouted in the village.

"We have to retreat now. To Company A and B." I explained when they looked at me confused. I look around to see the crew before seeing a girl beside the Matilda II burying her head in her knees. "Is she ok?" I asked.

"No, she's scared. Best to leave her behind then slow down for her." The commander explained. I looked at him in shock.

"Leave her behind? If you're going to leave her behind then you can leave me too!" I said back. He shrugged and told the rest to follow him. However, one stayed and said that she wanted to help the other girl. Finally, someone who doesn't turn a blind eye. We both head to the girl and asked what was wrong.

"This... This..." She stuttered.

"Take your time. Deep breathes." Said the other girl.

"We can't wait." I argued, "The enemy are right behind us. Just get on my back." I said desperately. Both were shocked before Clair grabbed on my hand and hopped on my back. "Lead the way." I told the other. She nodded and asked me, "Is Clair heavy?"

"For me: yes. For anyone else: No." I replied. "So, whats your name?" I asked before we walked through the tree line.

"Private First Class. Akari Edwards loader." She shouted as if I was a drill sergeant. "What about you?" She asked calmly. She went from shouting to a whisper instantly.

"Chris Walker." I couldn't help to notice that she raised an eyebrow.

"Chris Walker? Kay talks a lot about you according to Darjeeling." Does she? thats surprising.

"Y-y-yeah. Sh-sh-she d-does." Clair shivered. Rain just let up which was good.

"Are you cold?" I asked her. "There should be a small bunker up ahead so we can rest there."

"That's alright. You don't h-h-have t-t-to." She stuttered again.

"Don't worry. I need a bit of rest too." Akari said. The bunker was a lot further up then I expected. When we did arrive, we noticed that the bunker doors were open. I got Clair off my back and grabbed my thompson. I put a magazine in and slowly walked to the doors with Akari followed closely. I grabbed a flashlight and turned it on. I then heard a bunch of whispers. "ICE!" I called out.

"BLIZZARD!" A voice called back. Friendlys. I walked in and saw 5 girls resting and 2 guys leaning against the wall.

"You guys got food?" One of them asked. "We ate all ours." I eyed the wrappers on the floor. They must have been in a panic and ate a lot.

"We'll have food in the morning." I said checking my watch whilst the rest groan. I set my pack down and grab my sleeping bag. "I haven't slept at all last night and today. Only an hour of rest so just wake me up at 7." I said before stretching and settling in my sleeping bag. I feel awkward undressing in front of everyone so i did it in my sleeping bag. Once I finished, I threw them aside and started to doze off.