Gate: The JSDF and Espers fought.

James Lee

Disclaimer: Neither Gate or Railgun/Index are owned by me. "Gate: So The Defense Force Fought" is owned by Sentai Filmworks and "A Certain Scientific Railgun/Magical Index" is owned by Funamation.

"I'm going to use a more powerful attack. I don't want to risk frying the engine. Sergeant Tomita, I need you to get as close to that thing as you can. Within fifty meters at least." Said the girl as she climbed on top of the jeep using her magnetism to attach herself to the jeep's roll bare. Taking out one of her coins, she took aim as the others starting shooting at the dragon's eyes. Kuribayashi's eyes widen as what looked like an electrified laser left Misaka's hand and struck the dragon's neck. Mikoto narrowed her eyes as she could see blood but could tell the wound wasn't big enough. 'Damn it! I'm at the extent of my range. These things lose their punch at fifty meters.' Digging into her pocket for another coin she yelled down to the driver. "I need you to get closer so I can do more damage!"

"MISAKA LOOK OUT!" Hearing Kuribayashi's scream, Mikoto looked up just in time to see a red scaly wall slam into her.

Chapter 4

Arnus Hill

(Plop.) The others in the ESG office turned as Last Order dropped her pen and curled herself into a ball. Seeing tears start to come to the girl's eyes, Awaki bent down to her. "Last Order? What's wrong?"

"T-The big dragon attacked the refugee caravan. O-Onisama's been hit. I-I can't feel her anymore says M-Misaka Misaka in despair," said the small girl sniffling.

"Oh put sock in it you brat! If the railgun was that easy to kill she would have never been chosen as my opponent for Radio Noise," sneered Accelerator. Both Yomikawa and Awaki glared at the boy. Awaki then turned to Last Order and patted her on the head. "Him being asshole aside, he makes a good point. Your sister's one of the most powerful espers alive. She's called the Ace of Tokiwadai for a reason. It'll take more than an overgrown iguana take her out."

At the scene of the battle.

The vehicles came to a stop as the dragon flew away. They had finally manage to drive it off with a lucky hit from a Panzerfaust 3. The anti-tank rocket had blown off the dragon's arm and it decided to call it quits.

"Kurokawa!" yelled Kuribayashi as she jumped from the jeep. She had watched horrified as the dragon swatted Misaka off the top and sent her tumbling in front them. Both Tomita and the LAV had to turn hard to avoid running the girl over.

"Pleasedon'tbedead! Pleasedon'tbedead!" she franticly wished as she and Kurokawa ran to where the girl had landed. Both woman released a breath as Mikoto slowly got up holding her bleeding head.

"EVERYONE SHUT UP!" The woman jump as the girl continued. "I'm alright, I'm just bang up a little. Yes, I'm fine. Listen, I've got a killer headache and all your yammering is not helping. I going to be off the network for a while. I'll see you when we get back to base."

"Talking to one's self is not good sign," said Kurokawa. Shino then remembered what the girl had told her about being a living datalink. "She's not talking to herself."

"What do you mean?"

"Later," said Kuribayashi walking up to the girl and washing the blood off her face with water from her canteen. "Damn it Misaka, you scared the hell out of me."

"Sorry Kuri-Senpai, it wasn't my plan to get hit by the dragon either."

"You're lucky to be alive girl," said the medic as she treated Mikoto's head wound.

"Well this isn't the first time a monster's thrown me around."

"What do you mean by that!?"

"With all the laboratories in Academy City, there's more than a few scientist who have lost their screws. Let's just say they can do some really weird shit," Misaka groaned as she started to get up. She immediately started swaying and dropped to the ground.

"It's official. You have a concussion," said Kurokawa, turning to Shino. "Move her to the Kohkidohsha were she can lay down."

Kuribayashi nodded and help guided the injured girl to the truck. Laying down in the bed, Mikoto saw that the older elf was now awake. She also saw the gothic loli looking down at her.

"You have a stout heart girl. Know that Emloy approves of the courage you showed in battle today," said the loli.

"Umm thank you," replied Misaka while thinking; 'Who the hell is Emloy? Is that her name?' She then fell asleep. Mikoto woke up to the engine starting and the vehicle starting to move. Seeing Kurokawa sitting nearby she asked; "We're moving again?"

Kurokawa looked down and nodded. "We've bury the dead and the villagers went their own way. We're headed back to Arnus now."

Mikoto looked around and saw that the truck was still full of civilians. "There're still refugees here?"

"These are the ones that have nowhere to go. We're taking them with us back to Arnus Hill."

"Are we allowed to do that?" asked Mikoto.

"It won't be a problem," said Lieutenant Itami from the front seat. He then became serious. "Misaka-san, I don't want you to pull another stunt like that ever again."

"Yes, sir."

"Do you understand me?"

"Yes, sir."

"I'm having trouble believing you esper-chan."

"Rest assured Captain Otaku, if the lives of my friends are in danger; I'll completely disregard those orders." Itami gave the girl a sour look. Mikoto for her part just glared at him.

"That's enough children!' Kurokawa commanded. "Lieutenant stop agitating my patient. Misaka get some more sleep."

"Yes, Mom."

"What was that?"

"Nothing."

"I thought so," said the medic.

At an unknown bar the next night:

"They drove off a fire dragon!?" yelled several of the bars patrons.

"Yes, they did," said the new barmaid, who happen to be one of the refugees. The men started laughing at her. "It's true! Don't believe me if you want too."

A few tables away a group was listening in. This group was not like the rest of the people in the bar as it consisted of three knights and a princess. The youngest knight Turned to her companions and ask; "What do you think?"

The young man in the group looked at his glass. "What do I think? The place is nasty. The food is lousy and so is the ale."

"Norma remember our mission," said Grey the older of the two men in the group. "We're looking for information on the people from the other world."

"You're too loud. Hamilton continue," said the princess to the girl. Hamilton nodded and turn to the group. "The story is spreading like wild fire. A group of mercenaries wearing green clothes, while escorting the people from Coda village, actually fought and drove off a fire dragon."

"There are all sorts of dragons from ancient to young and winged ones too."

"It was a fire dragon, I saw it with my own eyes."

"Ha, you can't fool me," said Norma.

"It's true!"

"Can you tell us about the ones who defeated it?" asked Hamilton.

"Hmm I don't know…"

"I believe you," said Hamilton holding up a few coins. The young night blinked as the coins were swiftly snatched from her hand.

"Thank you, young knight. For this I'll tell you a special story," said the woman smiling. She then cough to get everyone's attention. "When the dragon attacked they saved us. There were thirteen of them. They all wore green spotted clothes and three of them were women."

"Till us about the woman!" all the men said at once.

"Tsk, you men are all alike," said the now scowling barmaid. "One was an exotic beauty with long black hair. The other woman was of short stature with short chestnut colored hair. She had a huge rack and narrow waist."

"What happen when the dragon attacked?" asked the princess.

"When the dragon attacked, they first threw fire at it from their wands, but it had little effect. Then of one them threw strange lightning at it. This hurt the dragon but only a little. Finally they brought out the Rod of Steel. With this oversized wand they called out the spell; 'Bac bast air clr' and sent a giant fire ball at the dragon that blew its arm off. The dragon then flew away."

"What did this Rod of Steel look like?"

"Like a rod. You know, kind of like a man's thing. It was big and black, with a green tip." Seeing the princess looking at them the two men in the group looked away.

"Hamilton, don't you have a fiancée?" the princess asked the other girl who choked on her drink.

"You said there were three women. What was the third one like?" asked Hamilton dodging the question.

"Oh she was a very young thing, barely of age in fact. But, she was a powerful sorceress who was able to summon lightning. She was the only other one to injure the beast that day."

Arnus Hill Base, the next day:

The trucks came to a halt in front of the new headquarters. Mikoto watched as a couple of medics unloaded the little elf girl to take her to the hospital. The older elf, who Misaka had learn was named Tuka, went with her. Kurokawa sat Mikoto up and took a look at her.

"I want you to rest for the next two days. If you feel any symptoms, report to the hospital. Now let's get you to bed." said the medic. Seeing Kuribayashi walking up with her weapon and rucksack, the girl turned to medic. "Can I go with Kuri-Senpai? You should be with the little girl."

Kurokawa nodded and handed the girl to other woman. Mikoto then asked; "Can I stop at the ESG office. I want to reassure my sister?"

Kuribayashi turned to Kurokawa, who nodded. "Sure lets go."

As they walked through the headquarters building, Misaka turned to the woman. "Kuri-Senpai, do you know hand to hand combat?"

"I sure do. Why?"

"When I get off bedrest, can you show me a few moves? I know some basic stuff, but haven't practice a lot," said Mikoto, not mentioning the skills were from her sisters. "I've seen espers that have lost the use of their powers; I've seen how they got their asses kicked."

"Sure, just tell me when you want to meet," said Kuribayashi. "Is this why you want me to take you the barracks?"

"Well there's that, but also Kuro-Sensai is a bit of a mother hen. I'm didn't want to deal with her meltdown when she meets my little sister."

"Huh?" asked Kuri as they arrived at the ESG office. She then blinked as she saw the door. "Umm, why is there a vending machine in front of the door?"

"Someone's idea of security," said Mikoto as she knocked on the wall. Suddenly a pigtail girl appeared before them.

"Welcome back, prepare to be jumped when you get in there," said the girl as she looked at Kuribayashi. Seeing this Mikoto said; "She's with me."

The girl shrugged and grabbed both of them. In an instant they were inside the office. No sooner had they got there, was Mikoto tackled by a green blur.

"BIG SISTER, you're back! Says Misaka Misaka in relief at seeing her original still breathing." Said Last Order, who was now wearing a JSDF uniform of her own. 'They make uniforms that small?' thought Mikoto as she hugged her sister.

Meanwhile Kuribayashi just starred at the scene in front of her. 'No wonder she didn't want Kurokawa here. She would lose her shit if she saw this girl. I should be more upset about this, but damn she's adorable!'

Yomikawa then stepped up to them. "Welcome back. What's the word?"

"The medic wants me to rest for the next two days," said Mikoto. Yomikawa nodded and turned to the little girl. "Okay Last Order, let Mikoto go, she needs to get her rest."

"Where'd you get the uniform?" asked Misaka as the little girl reluctantly climbed off her.

"Yomikawa special ordered it for me! Says Misaka Misaka showing off her new clothes."

"It's actually a child's Halloween costume," said the older woman. Misaka nodded then looked around. "Where's Kanzaki-San?"

"She's on perimeter patrol, why do you ask?"

"I just need to ask her something. Can you tell her to come see me, after she's done?"

Yomikawa nodded, then Awaki teleported the two back to hall. As they made their way to the barracks, Shino turned to Mikoto. "Umm…Why is that munchkin here?"

Mikoto sighed. "She stowed away on the trucks when we came over. Our parents aren't at home now, so we really can't send her back. So we've been keeping her holed up in the office and barracks."

"How's she getting between the two without being seen?"

"Musujime's probably teleporting her back and forth. Hey, while you guys are working with the refugees can you see if you can get some local girl clothes. I'd like to sneak her in so she can play with kids her own age."

"Wait, what makes you think I'll be working with the refugees."

"The lieutenant brought them here; so you know they're going to dump that responsibility on Recon 3 right?" Kuribayashi dropped her head knowing the girl was right. They could already hear the yelling coming from down the hall. They then arrived at the barracks. It was an open bay barracks, just a big room, with wall lockers making makeshift walls between the beds. Walking in Shino saw two other girls that looked exactly like the one she was escorting.

"Welcome back Oneesan. Says Misaka relieved to see her sister isn't too badly hurt."

"Your bed is over here. Says Misaka helpfully."

"Do all your sisters talk like that?"

"You get used to it," sighed Mikoto as she sat on her bed and began to remove her body armor. "This is Mako and Mio, they already know who you are."

"Thank you for watching over our big sister. Says Misaka in gratitude."

"Umm…right. You have got to do something. As it stands right now, there is no telling you girls apart from each other," said Kuribayashi before turning to head back out. "Well have a good rest, see you in a couple of days."

"Bye," said Mikoto as she watched the woman leave. Once she was gone she called out; "Mako, Mio, come here."

"Why do you insist we use these names instead of our real names? Ask Misaka curiously."

"Those weren't name; those were numbers! You give numbers to spare parts and cattle, not people! You are NOT cattle! Anyway while I'm on bedrest I need you guys to go to supply or maintenance and see if you can find a replacement for this," said Mikoto, taking out one of her coins. "It needs to be about the same size, but allot heavier. I prefer something made of steel and I need to be able to get a good supply of it. Maybe a large bolt or vehicle lug nut."

"Are you planning to use this for your railgun? Ask Misaka, knowing that is what her Oneesan uses the coins for." Mikoto nodded. "These coins melt at fifty meters. I need something heavier to increase the range and power. We're going to have to up our game here. I want you guys to pick the brains of your squads for any skills you don't know. Also once I get out of here, we're going to find a time to all get together and I going to try to teach you all how to use the iron sand."

Both of the sisters nodded. "We understand, and look forward to learning an advanced technique. Rest well Big Sister. Says Misaka starting the mission her sister has given her."

"Thanks, have the other sisters help if necessary," said Mikoto as she laid down to rest.

To be continued

Okay everybody, this is…Accelerator? He's going to be filling in for Misaka for next few days.

* Kohkidohsha: A high mobility truck made by Toyota for the JSDF. It is very similar to the US HMMWV.

** Type 73: A light jeep used by the JSDF, it is a military version of the Mitsubishi Pajero.

*** Komatsu LAV: A small armored car used by the JSDF. Much like the French VBL.