Germania, 2 weeks later…

Joshua was standing under the nose of his F-15, smiling. For the first time since he was forced to land in this area, he will be able to take flight on something more familiar.

"Well, I know how to make more fuel for your aircraft now, so why don't you take it out for a test flight?" Colbert said. "Happy to oblige Colbert." Joshua said, climbing up a makeshift ladder and into the seat of the US fighter. It was bitter sweet, though. He just sat there, not doing anything. Although he was smiling, tears started to form and he started crying.

"What's the matter, Joshua?" Colbert asked, standing on the ladder. "It's just…I've never been so happy to be able to fly my jet. Also, kind of miss my squadron, my base…my home." He said. "But, I can't get there without flying, so Colbert, please stand clear of the aircraft. Also, cover your ears, its gonna get real loud." Joshua said. Colbert nodded and climbed down from the ladder.

Joshua closed the canopy, before hearing a solid click of the lock. He brought the engines online, and slowly the noise level began to rise. The two F100 engines then came up to power for a second before settling back down to a low whine. Joshua looked at Colbert and gave him a thumbs up, before moving the stick around to make sure the flight surfaces were working. Joshua looked over his shoulder to find everything working in order. By now, the attendants of the house were either outside or looking from the windows to find out where that loud noise was coming from.

"Alright eagle, lets fly." Joshua said to himself. He took off the brake and advanced the throttles forward, but he wasn't moving. He gave the engines a bit more power, still nothing. He then pushed the throttles up full power without afterburner, which is when the eagle began to move. He taxied the plane a bit of a distance from the house. He lined up on the flattest field he could see and shoved the throttle into full afterburner. Slowly but surely, the F-15 picked up speed on the grass, eventually taking flight.

"YAHOOO!" Joshua was ecstatic to be flying again. He pulled into a vertical climb, and at around 12,000 feet he stalled, recovered and flew low over the house. He could see the people all cheering as he flew by. He turned and made a hard turn to the south, flying back towards Tristain.

Tristain Magic Academy

On the ground, Saito was taking a Siesta (not the person) while Louise was still in class. Still asleep he could hear the sound of jet engines faintly getting louder and louder. And just before he could even be half awake, the F-15 shot past the academy at building height. That got everyone's attention, and woke Saito out of his slumber.

"WHAT THE HELL?!" Saito exclaimed, catching a glimpse of the F-15 as it flew by. Huh, that fighter is airborne…wait WHAT?! Saito snapped back to attention, scanning the sky for the eagle. He could hear it, as well as every other being at the academy. There he is! Saito caught sight of the Eagle coming out of its turn heading in the direction of the castle. Where are you going Captain Joshua? He thought.

Joshua's F-15C

After making a low pass, using the school as a refence point, Joshua put balls to the wall and headed for the castle. He needed to get something off his chest to a certain someone. But, before he could even do that, a large ship loomed in front of Joshua.

"Oh, for the Love of Shite!" He said before throwing his eagle into hard right turn. He did a 180 before coming parallel with the ship. What the? He tried to slow down to at least confirm what he saw, and he did. It was, in fact, a flying sail boat. Just before he was forced to push up the throttles to avoid stalling the Eagle He caught a glimpse of the person commanding the ship, and he looked like Colbert. But, he shrugged it off, knowing it could've been literally anyone. He changed course and headed back towards the castle.

Tristain Castle

Joshua looks up from the eagle's flight systems, after another successful landing, to see the entire royal guard, and Queen Henrietta, surround the jet. Ok, makes sense that they're a little scared of it. Joshua climbs down from the eagle, and stand before the queen and the Musketeers.

"Queen Henrietta, a pleasure to see you again." Joshua said while bowing. "And hello to you as well, Agnes." He said shooting her a look. She was a bit stunned and looked away.

"Hello, Captain Joshua. What brings you to the castle again?" She asked.

"Well, I would like a private conversation with your lead Musketeer, here." He said, looking back at Agnes.

"Like I would ever talk to the likes of you! Besides…" She said, reaching for her sword. "I want a rematch."

"Excuse me, your highness, if it is ok?" Josh asked. She nodded, because in her mind, she wanted to see the outcome.

"I'll allow it." She said, backing up from the two.

"Ok Agnes, I didn't come here to tussle, but if you to do it this way, ok." Joshua said, pulling out his combat knife. She lunged at him, sword drawn and angry look on her face. Joshua, though donning his G-suit, swiftly moved out of the way of her attack.

"Listen Agnes, I don't wanna fight! I just wanna tell ya something!" Joshua shouted, dodging another attack. "here!" One of the guards tossed his sword towards Joshua, who caught it and immediately clashed it against Agnes's.

"What could you say that's possibly worthwhile!" She shouted, before backing away from the clash.

"Not gonna lie, that hurt a little." Joshua said, readying for another attack. She charged at him again, but this time, she got some leeway, force Joshua to back up. "The point is Agnes, I…" He was cut off by a kick to the stomach, which winded him. Joshua backed away from Agnes, trying to catch his breath, but Agnes kept on charging him, forcing him to keep dodging.

"Please Agnes, listen to me!" Joshua pleaded.

"Never!" She continued to keep him on the defensive. Ok then, you leave me no choice. He dodged one last time and then ran at her. She tried to dodge, but Joshua was a bit, well, big. He tackled her, and pinned her arms down. Agnes tried to free herself from his grip, and resorted to a time old tactic, she kicked him in the batteries. He reeled over and he quietly curled into a ball and just sat there.

"That was a cheap shot…but…" He said, slowly getting up. "I'm still in this fight." He raised his sword, ready to go again. "Come at me sis!" He lunged at her, but, then the ground started shaking. What the hell? This place has quakes?!

"It's her…" Agnes said. "Foquet." But Joshua was already starting up his Eagle, and soon was airborne. The Jet took off and climbed away.

"Hahahahaha! That creature that just took off, its gone!" Foquet laughed. "Now, time to die!" The giant hand came down and just before it crushed the entire guard, plus the queen, a large explosion happened. The arm was destroyed, and the F-15 flashed by, breaking the sound barrier.

"AAAAAHHHH MY EARS!" Foquet cried.

F-15C

"Coming around, and guns!" Joshua pulled the trigger, and the 20mm M61 Vulcan cannon opened up on the beast. He banked into a 90 degree turn to find he took off the creature's right leg. Shit, three sides, four sparrows. He thought. He climbed up to 12,000 before rolling back over for another sidewinder attack.

"Fox 2!" The missile left the rail, hitting the creature dead in the back, but it didn't detonate. With 5,000 feet left, he switched to guns and shot the area where the Missile entered. The 20mm rounds made impact and the missile went off, destroying the creature.

Well, another chapter done. Ahead of schedule too.