Tristain Castle

Joshua popped back up, reached for his combat knife and blocked the initial swing from Agnes's sword. He then kicked the sword out of her hands and swept kicked her, causing her to fall. He pinned her down, pointing the knife at her neck.

"Victory is mine, now you're in the wrong cause you attacked me." He said. He got up and offered a hand. She just batted it away and got up herself. "Besides, I think you're pretty cute." Joshua said. She froze at that comment, but then continued to walk. Hmmm. Too forward Joshua, this is why you don't have a girl. He thought to himself.

"It's not your fault, she's just not that type person." Henrietta said behind him. He turned around and got back on one knee.

"Forgive me for what just happened. I didn't mean to upset you guard." He said.

"It's ok, now you must need a place to sleep, and I believe I know the perfect place." She said.

Tristain Magic Academy

"You want me to do what?" Osmond asked the queen.

"I need you to allow this man to stay here until he can find a way home." Henrietta said. Joshua just stood behind the queen, which really showed his height.

"Forgive me. I'm Captain Joshua Anderson of the 142nd fighter wing. I'm very grateful for letting me stay here." He said.

"No, no, it's not a problem. Seeing how you have nowhere else to go and since the ordered me to. You will have to stay with the servants. You should be able to find it." He said.

"Righto, thank you, both of you." Joshua said, bowing. The queen walked out and Joshua followed suite, but Osmond stopped him.

"Joshua, wait." Joshua turned around and looked at him.

"Did you need something?" He asked.

"No, no. You just reminded me of someone. You may leave." He said. Joshua nodded and walked out. He wandered around the halls of the academy, thinking to himself. Huh, seems like a good school. Reminds me of Harry Potter. He thought smiling to himself. Eventually he got outside and wandered around, trying to find the living quarters. He saw his F-15, which was being crowded by the students and servants alike.

"HEY!" Joshua shouted. The students all turned and looked at him, among them was Louise and Saito.

"Joshua?" Saito asked. "What're you doing here?"

"I might ask you the same." Joshua said. "Anyway, all of you! This is my, erm…Dragon. Don't touch it." He said, walking up to it. "Does anyone know where I can find someone who can make a lot of fuel for my fighter?" They all looked at one another, confuse as to what he said.

"There was one person, Mr. Colbert. But, he's gone." Saito said. Damn, whoever this Colbert person was, he seemed to have some knowledge about aircraft fuel.

"I'm sorry for bringing that up. Well, there must be another way to get some fuel, but how?" He asked. They all thought about it for a minute, but no one could come up with a plausible solution.

"Well, I guess until we can find someone who can, I'm stuck here." Josh said. Just then Tabitha walked up to him and tapped him on the shoulder.

"hmm? Oh, hey Tabitha, did you need something?" She nodded him and gestured him to follow. He followed her to a place that seemed secluded.

"He's alive." She said.

"That Colbert dude? Well, where is he?" He asked, quietly.

"Germania. Living with Kiriche's family for now." She said. Hmm, if I can somehow bring my jet to him, I can possibly get outta here. He thought.

"How long would it take to get to where he is?" He asked.

"Hours. By air." She said. She then whistled, followed by the screech of a dragon. A giant dragon then landed in front of them, causing the ground to shake a little.

"You want me to ride on that? I'd rather take my chances with my own jet." Joshua said. She just signaled him to get on. Reluctantly he complied and climbed on.

"What about my jet?" He asked. The dragon took off, but before leaving, he picked up the F-15 and carried it away underneath. "I guess that answers my question. Thanks Tabitha."

Germania, Hours later…

The dragon placed the Eagle down in front of the large house before landing itself. Joshua and Tabitha climbed down and were immediately met by a man in a blue robe.

"Tabitha! Good to see you again, and you brought a…" He turned to look at Joshua, and had a surprised look on his face.

"Im sorry, I don't think I've seen you around. Who might you be?" He asked.

"Captain Joshua Anderson, you must be Mr. Colbert, I've heard a lot about you and your knowledge of my worlds aircraft." Joshua said.

"What do you mean 'your world?'" He asked.

"Do you know a kid named Saito Hiriga?" Joshua asked.

"Ah yes, Miss Louise's Familiar…wait, how do you know him?"

"Well, we come from the same world." Joshua said.

"Japan?"

"No, the United States. I'm part of their military." When he said that Mr. Colbert's expression changed from happy to slightly disappointed.

"So, this 'United States' is currently in a war, and I'm assuming you need to get back." He said.

"No, I'm part of the Air National guard, in other words I defend the country if anyone becomes a threat to the mainland. You see, I was ordered out on a patrol during an eclipse and my flight was teleported here, apparently, and was forced to land." Joshua explained. Colbert thought about it for a minute, and decided what was best.

"Alright, I'll help you out. But you have to promise me something."

"And what might that be?"

"You have to fight for peace. Promise me that, Joshua." He said. Joshua could tell he was serious.

"Ok, I promise." He said.

"Good, now it'll take me couple of days to get it ready, so in the meantime, Tabitha, go and take Joshua back to the Academy. I'll let you know through Kiriche when it's ready." Colbert said. Tabitha nodded and climbed back onto her dragon. Joshua followed suit and they took off.

Portland ANGB

It had been a few days since Joshua had disappeared and everyone in the Pacific Northwest knew of his disappearance by now.

"I can't believe he's gone." Brian said. He was holding one of Joshua's books that he had given him when they first joined the National Guard.

"Yeah, he may not have been talkative, but you could feel his presence in the room." Sara said. There was a picture of him in the rec room, sort of like a memorial, and somehow it made everyone a little happier.

"At least we know he's in a better place." Mark, the number 4 on that flight. They all agreed and turned on the TV.

Tristain Magic Academy

Joshua was talking with Saito outside about Earth.

"So, what you're saying is that Japan really hasn't changed?" Saito asked

"Yep, and America had its first eclipse in ages. That's when I was transported into this world." Joshua explained. Saito thought about what Joshua had just said, and then it hit him.

"Joshua, what if I told you weren't the first pilot to have that happen to them." Saito said.

"Then I call bs. No way it could happen twice." Joshua said.

"Well I have proof that it's true, well…had proof." He said.

"Like what some older aircraft from ww2 or something?" Joshua said, jokingly.

"Yeah, I had a Zero, but it got wrecked in a crash landing on Albion." Saito said. No way, I need more proof than that.

"Ok, that would mean that there is someone here of Japanese descent. They would have to look at least somewhat Asian." Joshua said. Saito smiled and looked Joshua in the eye.

"I do know that person and SHE is here." He said, smugly.

"Prove it." Saito got up and gestured Josh to follow him. The two walked around the academy until Saito saw her, a black-haired maid.

"Hey Siesta! I'd like you to…"

"Saito!" She ran up to him and hugged him. Joshua laughed to himself a little, to which Siesta took notice of his presence.

"Who are you?" She asked, looking up at him.

"I'm Captain Joshua Anderson, pleasure to meet you Siesta." He was right, she definitely looks Asian, to some extent. I can see why she and Saito became friends. He thought.

"well?"

"Alright, alright. You're right. She's is definitely of Asian descent. I can see that's one of the reasons you like her." Joshua said.

"And what would that other reason be…Saito…?" He heard behind him. The two boys turned around, and Saito's face turned fearful.

"Um, well, Saito you might wanna…" He was slowly backing away from Louise, but it was too late. The explosion happened and when the smoke cleared Josh came to and saw he was on top of Siesta. He quickly got off of her and was blushing.

"Sorry about that…" He said. She just stood there and it was awkwardly silent between the two, while Saito was being dragged away unconscious, again.

Done with Chapter 3, and ahead of schedule!

Hope you guys enjoyed it. Same as last time, 7-9 days per chapter.