My apologies for the long overdue update. I do not own CC but I do claim Maraxus, Su Ling and Vladimir, and Brutus as well I guess.
Happy Christmas everyone!
Chapter 4
(AIRCRAFT CARRIER DOOMBRINGER)
"Wake up" ice cold water was flung in her face.
Su gasped and opened her eyes. She was tied to a chair in the middle of a cell. Facing her was a pair of Allied soldiers.
"Tell us who sent you to spy" one of them held a flashlight in her face, "Who are your accomplices?"
Su didnt answer.
The soldier backhanded her across the face, "Tell us or we'll get a lot less polite."
Still no response.
"That's it" one of the soldiers stepped forward and wrapped a blindfold around her head.
An explosion went off nearby and the ships alarm started blaring. The cell door opened and gunfire echoed loudly. The blindfold was removed and the Commander found herself staring at a squad of Imperial Warriors.
"Do not worry Commander" they untied her, "You are safe now."
Making their way to the main deck Su noticed the ship was tilting.
"Our Mini-Subs torpedoed this Allied ship" one of the Warriors explained, "This vessel will sink but we had time to rescue you."
Hovering over the main deck a large force of Rocket Angels were raining missiles on defending Allied soldiers. Floating a short distance away were several Naginata Cruisers and a Shogun Battleship.
"Let's go Angels" the squad leader and several others lifted Su and the Imperial Warriors and flew towards the Imperial ships.
"Did you catch the Allied General on this ship?" Su asked the Rocket Angels.
"A Cyrocopter lifted off as we began our attack. It must have had a teleport device inside it. Some blue glow before it vanished."
Su lowered her eyes; the Emperor would not be pleased.
(YURI'S LAB)
"In breaking news, an explosion went off at the Kremlin just a few moments ago." The Allied news reporter didn't sound too upset, "No word has been given on the state of Premier Cherdenko but sources have confirmed he was indeed present when the explosion occurred. Also an Allied Aircraft Carrier was attacked and sunk. Apparently it was attacked by an Imperial naval force, several survivors claim the Empire of the Rising Sun was attempting to assassinate the General in command of the Carrier. The General has not been found but the survivors are adamant that he survived."
Yuri chuckled.
"Is it that funny?" Maraxus leaned against the wall with his arms folded, "How was I supposed to know there was a tracking device in her boot?"
"You should have been more careful, comrade General" Yuri reprimanded, "So what did we learn from this?"
"That Su never intended to join forces, and I bet Vladimir was in on it" Maraxus scowled, "I'll get them for this." He bent down and patted Brutus.
"Perhaps you will have more faith in me next time" Yuri sounded smug.
"I suppose that is you saying 'I told you so'?" Maraxus raised an eyebrow.
"Precisely, however it has not caused any disastrous outcomes. The bomb planted by our spy worked perfectly. If all went as planned then Premier Cherdenko is dead. As we speak a Kirov carrying General Krukov is on its way to Russia. I want it intercepted. Krukov must be captured."
"You are really focused on the Soviets" Maraxus straightened, "What about the Empire?"
"Have an Allied naval force attack Iwate and an air force paradrop at Mount Fuji."
Maraxus' eyes widened.
"Have you any idea how much this operation will cost? The men, the aircraft, the ships. I only have so many under my command."
"Then call in a few favours" Yuri suggested, "They will likely focus on defending their Emperor's Palace. If your naval force can secure Iwate then we have a perfect staging ground to conquer Japan and wipe out this Empire."
"And if both attacks fail?" Maraxus strode forward, "We will lose troops, moral will drop, and I will lose respect and authority in the Allied Command."
"Calm yourself comrade General. Do as I say and you shall be rewarded."
"Fine" Maraxus muttered, "But what about Krukov?"
"I shall deal with him." Yuri assured, "I have made contact with Delightful Child"
"You contacted Yuriko Omega!" Maraxus yelled and Brutus jumped, "What if she finds us? She could destroy this entire facility with ease."
"Calm yourself. She and I can communicate telepathically. She does not know where I am but she is beginning to trust me. I understand her and soon she will be willing to help me. Yuriko will take down General Krukov while you attack Japan."
"Well at least I won't have to worry about meeting her while I destroy her homeland" Maraxus whistled and Brutus stood up, "Okay Yuri, but one last question, have you got any new technology for me?"
"Oh yes my friend" Yuri chuckled, "It is waiting for you on the computer."
"Excellent" Maraxus grinned.
(MOUNT FUJI)
"So, you have failed me" Emperor Yoshiro frowned at the kneeling Commander.
"Yes my Emperor" Su replied, "The Allied Commander suspected me of treachery and I was unable to find out who his ally is or what he is planning."
"Rise Commander Ling"
She did so.
"Because of your infiltration we were able to surprise an Allied vessel and sink it. As well as that we have received word from our spy that a naval fleet is moving towards Iwate. I have already put a strong defence in place. The Allied invasion will fail and the Empire will show we can stand against the finest the Allied has."
An alarm started blaring and Crown Prince Tatsu hurried into the room.
"Father" he bowed, "A massive Allied airforce has just been detected. They are on their way here. At the same time a Soviet airforce is also approaching."
"Prepare to defend ourselves" the Emperor declared.
"At once" the Prince hurried out of the throne room.
"Commander Ling we are surrounded, all of our Commanders are stationed here. We have a strong chance of defeating these fools but I need to know even if we fail that the Empire still has a chance to survive. I want you to leave this place. Go to Tokyo and take command of the forces stationed there. I shall contact you with further orders."
"Yes my Emperor" she bowed and left the room.
(OUTSIDE)
Vindicator Bombers bombed as many Imperial anti-air defences and walkers as possible. Directly behind them came massive Century Bombers with Allied soldiers pouring out of them. From the opposite direction Soviet troops were also dropping into the area.
"For Mother Russia!" Vladimir cheered as his MCV set up beyond the palace boundaries. Twinblades carried two Apocalypse Tanks and deposited them nearby to provide defence until his base was up and running.
On the other side of the palace an Allied MCV also set up. Mirage tanks materialised and took up defensive positions.
"Alright lads" Maraxus directed, "Our boys are inside that place fighting to keep the enemy busy. I want a full scale assault so let's move it." He turned to Brutus, "Seek and destroy."
The massive dog sniffed the air then streaked away.
"Sir, the Soviet Commander is on the line." A technician reported.
"Display" Maraxus turned to the monitor and Vladimir's face appeared, "Vlad"
"Maraxus" he nodded, "I don't know why you chose to attack at the same time as us but we might as well team up to destroy this Empire. Da?"
"Fine" Maraxus nodded, "You don't attack my troops they won't attack yours."
Vladimir nodded and the screen went blank.
(CHINA)
"Hurry up" General Krukov snapped, "I need to reach Moscow to take my place as Premier of Mother Russia." He sighed. During his inspection of Vladivostok he had received the news about Cherdenko's death. Now he was journeying back to Moscow, cutting through China, but it was just on the edge. Hopefully there shouldn't be any trouble.
That wasn't the case.
The Kirov started shaking violently.
Krukov looked frantically out the window to see what was happening. His eyes fell on a teenage girl who was hovering off the ground.
"It's Yuriko" he shouted, "Bomb her!"
The Kirov rotated in mid-air and ripped in two. As the sections fell to the ground Krukov jumped out with a parachute tied tightly around him. He deployed the chute and slowly descended to the ground.
Yuriko was waiting for him.
(MOUNT FUJI)
"Yes!" Maraxus punched the air as a combination of Allied Guardian Tanks and Soviet Hammer Tanks levelled Commander Shinzo's Base. "What is the situation on Commander Kenji's base?"
"Our Mirage Tanks are standing by. Soviet V4s are bombarding their defences and production facilities. Soviet Akula Subs and Dreadnoughts are levelling Commander Naomi's naval base."
"Excellent" Maraxus turned to his monitor, "What is the status of the battle in the Imperial gardens?"
"We have fifteen squads of Peacekeepers working with ten Flak Trooper squads and three Tesla Troopers. The Empire is outnumbered and we are pushing towards the palace."
"Once the Palace is surrounded initiate plan Invisible Strike."
"Yes sir"
(YURI'S LAB)
"Where am I?" Krukov demanded as he regained consciousness, "Why have you brought me here?"
"Calm yourself General" a red glow filled the room.
A large glass tank filled with some red liquid was emitting the glow. Floating inside was a brain. Krukov shuddered. Standing beside the glass tank was Yuriko who seemed rather comfortable with her surroundings. Looking around Krukov spotted two massive figures standing guard.
"Who are you?" he demanded.
"I am Yuri" a voice spoke inside his head. "And I now that you used the Soviet time machine to change what happened."
"You were the traitor to Premier Romanov" Krukov frowned, "The Allied and Soviet armies united against you."
"And the Allied locked me away. But when you used the time machine my body was destroyed, my brain survived however and an Allied Commander found me. He brought me here and, following my instructions, constructed this inner sanctum. Once I had regained my primary mental abilities I was able to communicate telepathically. That is how I was able to speak with Yuriko here."
The young girl smiled fondly at the brain.
"She has been most helpful in bringing you here. As for the Allied Commander, he has served me well and I have rewarded him by providing my special technology to enable him to crush my enemies. Soon the Empire of the Rising Sun will be destroyed, and with the Premier of Russia under my control I will command the Soviet Union. Finally, my Allied friend will rise to through the ranks and assume full control of all Allied forces. Then nothing can stop me from controlling the world."
"You cannot be serious" Krukov scoffed, "There is a chance our Soviet invasion will defeat the Empire but your plan to control the Soviet Union will never work. If the best mental powers you possess are to speak to my mind then you hardly have enough power to control me."
"You are right General Krukov" Yuri admitted, "I do not have such power yet, but my friend here does."
Yuriko stepped forward.
"No" Krukov flinched as he felt his mind being squeezed. His very will being crushed.
"You are weak" Yuriko sneered, she wasn't even struggling.
Krukov's mind went blank and began to fill with his new purpose.
"Excellent work, child" Yuri complemented, "I look forward to a bright future as teacher and student. There are many things I can teach you."
(MOUNT FUJI)
"Sir" a technician reported, "All Imperial Commanders have been arrested. The Palace is surrounded. Awaiting your orders to level it."
"Initiate Invisible Strike" Maraxus ordered.
Ten Mirage Tanks uncloaked around Soviet Commander Valdimir's Construction Yard. Unleashing their deadly beams of energy they levelled the building.
"What about Vladimir?" Maraxus casually took a drink of tea.
"He is running for it sir. Shall we order our forces to pursue him?"
Maraxus smiled, "No need."
(BATTLEFIELD)
Vladimir ran for it. His base had been attacked by the treacherous Allied. His forces had no idea what was happening and with his main base destroyed he had no way of telling them the Allied were enemies. He ran towards the Palace, if he could get there he could warn his forces.
The next thing he felt something large and heavy on his back and he fell forward. Scrambling to his feet he froze as the massive dog known as Brutus growled at him. So Maraxus had sent his personal guard dog to ensure nothing ruined his plan.
"Nice try dog" he pulled out his handgun, "But a mistake on your part." He fired.
The bullet hit Brutus nose and bounced off.
"What?" Vladimir fired again.
This time the bullet hit the dog's teeth and a loud clank was heard.
Brutus charged forward and jumped at Vladimir. He pinned Vladimir to the ground and sunk his metal teeth into the Russian's throat.
The last thing Vladimir saw was two glowing red eyes before he drowned in his own blood.
"For Mother Russia" he gargled.
Brutus snapped the neck before turning and running back to the Allied Construction Yard. He failed to smell Commander Ling over the dead bodies. She darted into the trees and climbed into a Mecha Tengu. Lifting into the air alerted Allied forces but they were busy executing the Soviets to bother with a single enemy fleeing the battle.
(IMPERIAL PALACE)
The Palace collapsed, but what was inside caught everyone by surprise.
"Die you barbarians!" Emperor Yoshiro, piloting his personal King Oni started blasting at everything in his way as he made his way to the Allied main base. Its ultra-reinforced armour and powerful weapons tore through the Allied lines. Athena Cannons couldn't get a lock as it didn't stay still long enough. Tanks and infantry ran for it while Vindicator Bombers were shot out of the sky.
(ALLIED BASE)
"Sir he is coming this way" a soldier reported, "We need to evacuate."
"We have destroyed the Empire this day. The Emperor will die with it." Maraxus opened the door and Brutus walked in, "Good boy" he patted the cyborg dog.
"Sir what should we do?" the soldier was bordering on panic.
"Relax" Maraxus stepped outside with Brutus at his side, "He will soon be destroyed."
"By what, sir?"
"By those" Maraxus pointed.
Ten Terror Drones scuttled across the battlefield and charged at the King Oni. Two of them activated their stasis rays and froze the giant machine in place while the other eight swarmed over it and began dismantling it rapidly. The King Oni collapsed onto the ground and the Terror Drones ripped the cockpit open, revealing the Emperor inside.
"Die you barbarians!" Emperor Yoshiro drew his sword and rammed it through one of the Terror Drones before a squad of Peacekeepers pinned him to the ground and pulled the sword from his hands.
"Shall I inform Allied Command of our victory?" the Lieutenant asked.
"Inform Command that the Emperor and his Commanders were killed in the battle." Maraxus pressed a button on his belt and the red gem flashed.
"Yes, General" the technicians and the Lieutenant said slowly.
"Man I love mind control." Maraxus grinned and strode out to meet the prisoners.
"Commanders, Shinzo, Kenji, and Naomi. Emperor Yoshiro, Crown Prince Tatsu, and…" Maraxus froze, "Where is Commander Ling?" he demanded.
"She is long gone. She will rally the Empire and shall be here soon to rescue us. You do not have enough time to escape with us as your prisoners." The Emperor smiled, "You have failed."
Maraxus calmly drew his revolver and shot the Emperor.
"Father!" Tatsu yelled.
"Finish them" Maraxus directed and began walking away.
Seconds later the Peacekeepers executed the Imperial Commanders and Crown Prince.
(RUSSIA)
"General Krukov" Soviet Information Commander Dasha greeted him, "The doctors have sent back word on the Premier."
"Yes?" he asked politely.
"I am afraid Premier Cherdenko is dead sir." Dasha shook her head, "Furthermore we have lost contact with Commander Vladimir. The Allied forces have set up a base in Greece and a naval force is approaching Vladivostok."
"What news of the Empire of the Rising Sun?"
"An intercepted transmission from Allied forces at Mount Fuji tells us that the Emperor, Crown Prince, and Commanders except for Commander Ling are dead."
Krukov stiffened a bit, "Well, once that last Imperial dog is put down the Empire will die. Now we must focus our attention on the Allies. Launch every naval vessel we have at the United States."
"General?" Dasha raised an eyebrow, "We only have Commanders Zhana and Commander Vera, and neither have experience with a naval fleet. If we send our ships to attack the Allied then our port would be vulnerable."
"That is an order" Krukov swept into the Premier's office and closed the door behind him.
(MOUNT FUJI)
"All units prepare to attack" Commander Ling ordered as she piloted a King Oni towards the Allied base. She was expecting the Allied and Soviets to be beginning to turn on each other. Hopefully she and her forces could take the both by surprise and rescue the Emperor.
As her forces moved into sight of the enemy base they spotted smouldering Soviet tanks.
"It seems the Allied have already dealt with the Soviets" she muttered.
"Commander, Terror Drones!"
Nine of the Soviet scouts were sprinting towards her.
"Cover me" Su stopped.
Rocket Angels flew overhead and missiles rained down on the Drones. They were quickly destroyed and Su pressed on.
"Commander, inbound Allied forces."
"Engage them," Su ordered, "I'm going to break through their lines and go for the command structure."
A line of Guardian Tanks opened fire but the King Oni charged right through the line. As the Allied forces tried to regroup the Imperial forces smashed into them.
A flash of blue caught Su's eye.
A Cyrocopter was lifting off the ground. She magnified the cockpit, and spotted Maraxus with his faithful canine, Brutus.
"You are not getting away this time." She ran faster and fired a beam from her Oni's eyes.
It just missed the helicopter, but it did get Maraxus' attention. He visibly paled at the sight of the massive figure running towards him. Missiles spiralled from launchers built into the sides of the Cyrocopter and it rapidly ascended into the air.
Su ran through the missiles and jumped into the air. The King Oni's hand stretched out towards the helicopter.
It.
Just.
Didn't.
Reach.
Su watched as the Cyrocopter dematerialised and she landed back on the ground.
"Commander, the Allied forces are all destroyed, they fought to the death. We found something I think you should see." The tone was not at all one of victory.
Su marched her King Oni back over to the waiting troops and climbed down.
Her forces were gathered around the bodies of the Emperor, the Crown Prince and the other Imperial Commanders.
Commander Su Ling bowed her head.
(YURI'S LAB)
"Well done my comrades" Yuri congratulated, "This was a great victory. With the Empire crippled and with Krukov taking control of the Soviets, soon there will be nothing to stop us."
Maraxus grinned, "You should have seen the look on Tatsu's face when I executed his father."
Yuriko entered the lab with Brutus trotting happily behind her.
"A cybernetic dog." She patted Brutus, "That is new."
"Well my dear, it is not unheard of. Neither is the fact that I supplied Maraxus here with the designs for Terror Drones."
"And they worked brilliantly" Maraxus casually brushed imaginary dust off his uniform, "I did not calculate that Commander Ling would escape and return with reinforcements. She almost caught me." He frowned, "What do you want me to do about her?"
"For now let her re-organise the Empire. The Soviet Union has sent all their naval units to attack the United States. Field Marshall Bingham is meeting the president there. All Allied Commanders will be called to defend it while Soviet Commanders Zhana and Vera will lead the attack. They will kill each other then we shall finish them off."
"Excellent Yuri" Maraxus inclined his head, "Soon the world shall belong to us. I have one request though."
"What is that comrade General?"
"I want the designs for this ultimate weapon you told me about, the atomic bomb."
"Do not be so hasty General" Yuri reprimanded, "All in good time."
(TOKYO)
Commander Su Ling took a deep breath. She was about to speak to the entire world. About to inform them of the Empire's surrender.
There was nothing they could do. With the Emperor gone the troops no longer believed it was their destiny to win. In one sick and cowardly attack by the Soviets and Allied, orchestrated by Maraxus probably, almost all the Imperial Commanders had perished at Mount Fuji.
The Empire of the Rising Sun had fallen.
The red light switched on and the cameraman nodded to Su.
"People of the world" she began, "As of this moment, the Empire of the Rising Sun," she faltered and cast a glance at the crew who nodded sadly, "The Empire of the Rising Sun officially surrenders."
(MOSCOW/KREMLIN)
"Excellent" Krukov smirked.
(WASHINGTON/WHITE HOUSE)
"One down, one to go" President Ackerman cheered, "Now all we have to do is finish off those Commies."
(YURI'S LAB)
"She won't give up though" Maraxus moved a chess piece, "She will go out on her own vendetta."
"I agree" Yuri glanced at the board and her piece moved by itself, "Checkmate in three moves"
Maraxus frowned for a moment then rolled his eyes.
"I think you realise don't you comrade" Yuri sniggered.
"What is the point in playing against someone who can read my every move?" Maraxus folded his arms, "Okay so what's going to happen now?"
"First we shall let the Allied attack Russia, while that is happening the Soviet fleet will attack America. Once both sides are fighting you shall use the atomic bombs to wipe them all out."
Maraxus frowned, "But, that will wipe out a lot of people. I thought the plan was to enslave the world, not destroy it."
"Victory requires sacrifices comrade General" Yuri answered, "Now, please leave us, I have a training lesson with Yuriko"
"As you wish" Maraxus bowed his head and left the room, Brutus close behind.
(TOKYO)
"Both the Soviet Union and Allied have accepted our surrender and neutrality. As long as we do not engage in conflict with either of them both sides will leave us alone." An officer reported.
Su Ling nodded and dismissed the officer; before slumping in her chair once he left. It was over, the Empire was finished. Now all she had to do was make sure the Allied and Soviets didn't try and invade but apart from that there was nothing to do. As the highest ranking officer still alive she was in charge of the remaining forces, but couldn't do anything with them.
Unless….
"Suki" she contacted the Intelligence officer, "I need you to track down unusual amounts of Allied Chronosphere radiation."
"As you wish" she consulted a screen, "It seems a small area has been experiencing frequent Chrono warp activity, something must go to, and leave from, that site regularly."
"Like an advanced Cyrocopter" Su muttered, "Send me those co-ordinates, and then prepare a small strike force. If I am correct we will find Maraxus' hidden base, he is bound to have some dirty secrets that the Allies don't know about."
(YURI'S LAB/OUTSIDE)
"Man I really hate being stuck out here" Maraxus squinted in the sunlight, "But I have to wait here till the A-Bombs are dropped. At least I've still got you" he sat down beside Brutus, "Man's best friend is a cybernetic dog" he patted his canine companion, "It won't be long, soon we shall rule the world."
A wall of energy appeared around the base.
"What?" Maraxus sprang to his feet, "What is going on?" he turned to Brutus, "Identify."
The dog's eyes glowed red.
"Energy identified as Empire of the Rising Sun Nanoswarm. Impenetrable forcefield, all contained inside cannot escape until it expires." Brutus droned.
"This is very bad" Maraxus squinted, "What is that?"
A large mass was drawing closer across the sands, and there were black specs visible in the sky.
"Do I want to know?" Maraxus cringed.
He and Brutus retreated back inside the laboratory and knocked at the door leading to the inner sanctum.
"Yuri, Yuriko, we have a major problem out here"
The door slid open and Maraxus hurried inside before it sealed shut.
"It appears we have been found" Yuri sounded unnerved, "The sensors are detecting Allied, Soviet and Imperial forces closing in on this base. That Nanoswarm is preventing us from escaping."
"All Brutes to defensive positions" Maraxus spoke into the intercom, "Activate base defences, prepare to attack."
There came a loud rumble as the enormous figures ran through the base.
"This is most unfortunate"
Yuriko turned to the brain, "What shall we do?"
"Maraxus, I need you to escape. Hold them off for as long as you before you do so."
The man bowed quickly before hurrying out of the inner sanctum with Brutus on his heels.
"Come my child" The large glass tank opened. The substance inside didn't gush out, instead it maintained its shape.
Yuriko stepped into the substance and passed through it. The glass sealed shut and the tank descended on a hidden hydraulic lift.
"They cannot stop us" Yuri sniggered, "And the atomic bombs are already to fire."
O.O A-Bomb launch detected. Will Yuri destroy the world? Will Maraxus escape? Will Su Ling have her revenge? Stay tuned, and please review.