AN: 1. College has been back in session. 2. After watching some Girls Und Panzer episodes, I realized that the academies have these large aircraft carriers. I just didn't realize and thought that the tanks traveled around the country. Well I'm already into the story without mentioning these carriers so I guess they just don't exist. Sorry peeps.

Chinese base. Tank Depot.

"Wow Jié. I expected you to show anger, but that was just out of line." Jiàn said to his commander, whilst eating a chocolate bar.

Jié was sitting upon the cannon of his tank, his crew speaking with him. The Chinese soldiers, although in agreement with him, were as shocked as everyone else at just how deliberate his outburst was. They never imagined he'd be so explosive. "So what? I spoke the truth to that amateur. Is that so wrong?" He said sadly, his father still on his mind. "Kinda." Jiàn replied.

"You DID go all out Jié, I mean did you hear yourself?" Asked Mèngyáo. "I did. And it was the truth. Do you not agree with me? Are you saying I'm lying?" Jié said. "No sir! But you could've gone a little softer on it. Didn't you see her face?" Niú asked. Jié opened his mouth, but said nothing. He did see her face, see the pain and fear in her eyes as he shouted. A few minutes ago it made him feel better, knowing he put the girl in her place. Sensha-do is a mockery of tank warfare and those who died in its name. And Jié knew many comrades who met such a fate. Like his instructor from training experienced.

"Sometimes the only way to get to someone's head is to be forceful and aggressive. Like in this case. Besides, her parents were watching too… both of them." "Jié don't go down memory lane! You just came back!" Jian said trying to keep his friend's spirits high.

"Her father… oh no. It's one big recipe for disaster now." Niú said. "Like a nuke waiting to blow." Said Huáng. Miho's father being here was not good news, for it would fuel Jié's hatred and possibly create bigger outbursts. The fact that he was here when Jié's was no longer among them was just fuel for fire. "Look. Sir, just… don't go overboard. You know as well as I do that this could just be one big international incident, and we don't need another war. Remember the Second Yom Kippur?" Asked Jiàn. Jié said nothing, but knew exactly what he was talking about.

It was his first war to fight in. He was also on the winning side. Unfortunately, the war saw to the resurrection of the GLA.

"Just be patient sir, and we'll be back and fighting the GLA before you can realize it. Who knows, maybe you'll get a position in Egypt." Mèngyáo said. 'Smack in a dangerous zone. That'd be nice.' Jié thought. "ATTENTION!" That was Chen's voice. Every soldier in earshot stood at attention and awaited their orders. "Ready yourselves soldiers! The next match is taking place elsewhere, we're moving up north, to Pravda territory as they call it."

"YES SIR GENERAL CHEN!" The soldiers said in unison.

"Pravda. I've been doing my reading on the academies. Most take a liking to a particular country, Pravda leans towards Russia." Niú said "He he he! I guess seeing Russian soldiers here is like seeing a famous celebrity to them." Jiàn said, taking another bite of his chocolate bar. "Now that you mention it, I did see a bunch of girls surrounding the soldiers there, I think there was some glomping too." Huàng. "Aiyah." Jié muttered to himself. "Enough. Grab your supplies, and bring something warm to wear, something tells me it's gonna get cold." He said hopping into the tank.

Manticore crew.

The Manticore was plainly sitting out in the center of the ECA base this time. Various soldiers sitting on it. "Did you hear ze news?" Aldrick asked approaching. "What's up sir?" Erdmann asked, not hearing him. "Ve're moving out. Ze next match is taking place in Pravda territory." "Pravda? The team headed by a small, short and a hot headed?" Affonso asked holding Poldi in his lap. "Ja. Katyusha." The crew encountered the feisty little girl a little while ago, and Affosno found it funny how Napolean-ish she acted around people. Calling her a cutie. To which she retorted, albeit badly. Winston went as far to comment on how her Napolean-ish personality was a byproduct of the war.

"She really exploded on me. HAH! I'll never forget how she demanded that Nonna girl to let her have a piggy back ride. Oh boy, like that's gonna help." He said.

"Just get in ze tank Winston." Said Aldrick. Soldiers began to move out as tanks were firing up and rolling out. Erdmann crawled in and fired up the super tank, the rear sections glowing that brilliant blue glow as the Nano-orbs were ready to be deployed. The Powers tanks followed the Type-100 tank commanded by the JSDF Captain Ami Chono on the highway to Pravda, while Oorari's tanks went by train. The Generals of the Powers either went with the train or with the convoy. Last time they went by convoy, this time they were on the train.

"So, I've been surfing the news, right," Winston began, "and get this, Warlord Sulaymaan just gave another speech." "Another one?" Affonso asked incuriously. Sulaymaan was the current leader of the GLA, the big boss. It was under his leadership that the GLA were put back on the map. He was THE most wanted terrorist in the world. "This time he's talking about how the GLA will remain safe in the grasslands of the African continent. Man what is he going to do next?" Winston asked. "Damned if I know. You never know whose quotes zose crazies are up to" Erdmann said. "Vell ve should still treat it as if there is actual credible meaning. Who knows what's going to happen?" Aldrick said. "Imma getting some a nice stations on a the radio." Affonso said. "You're not listening to zat Japanese idol hip hop are you?" Edmond asked. Affonso froze. "Nnnnnnooooo?" He said not so convincingly. "Leave him alone. It's gonna be a long ride to our destination."

Chu Long

"You've been doing what?!" Jiàn asked incredulously.

"I have been taking notes on the tanks the girls have." Niú said. "You're going make us seem suspicious!" Mèngyáo said. "What? Like we're going to invade Japan? We hate this land but there's no desire to conquer this nation. China would lose more than gain. After all, we are a member of The Powers." "That may be. But these Japanese can't seem to put two and two together right now and they're definitely going to end up making accusations of us spying on them!" Jié said. "Why would we spy on a bunch of schoolgirls with World War 2 era tanks whose guns couldn't even scratch the armor of an Overlord?" Huàng asked.

"You forget, the Japanese like to make things up, I mean not long after the end of World War 2, there has been this big influx of anime/manga stuff going around. Now you can't go anywhere in a city without seeing ONE bit of that on a billboard or TV." Niú replied. "He has a point. You think so Jié?" Jiàn asked. Jie was reading a copy of Mao's Red Book. "Jié?" "Oh what?" He replied, his attention off of his book. "Oh yes. This country was, dare I say, once something to behold. Now it's just one big cake shop." Jié said, turning his attention back to his book. "How many times have you read that thing?" Mèngyáo asked. "What do you mean? I read this once every day." "I'd be surprised if you can recite that book word for word without looking." Jiàn said with a smile. "Don't doubt me." Jié said playfully without looking away from the book.

"At least we're gonna see Russian tanks tactics. Right?" Said Mèngyáo. It was a nice change for Jié. Before China could properly make and fight with tanks, the Soviet Union was a provider. In fact, Kwai's strategies were products of Soviet tactics. He just hoped that, although unlikely, this 'Katyusha could demonstrate some proper discipline. He removed his cap and took out not his picture, but a note. It was a letter he was writing to his mother back in China. "I'm peeking out of the hatch." He said. After opening the hatch, Jié took a look around. It was a little while after they got moving and left the academy. They were heading for a coastal highway so there would be some food for thought as the tanks went by. So far, Jié had 'Mother, how are you doing? I hope better than I am-" Jié got to work.

"-doing. This country is making me sick. Everywhere I look I see these idiotic schoolgirls with these precious war machines and treating them like some over-glamorized toys. I have been told so many things about Japan and have dreaded this place. The day I was told I was coming here, I honestly thought I was going to kill myself. It was my promise to my father that kept me from doing that. But I am sure not enjoying myself. The Sensha-dou students here are amateurs. They like to say they know how to use tanks. But watching this first match I saw several mistakes and flaws in planning.

Then there's this Miho Nishizumi, how I hate to mention her name. The younger daughter of Shiho, 'A legend in Sensha-dou' as they call her. I seem to have grabbed her attention. She actually talked to me. Tried to introduce herself to me. I told her off, I wasn't going to waste my time on some pretender.

The good news is we're definitely not alone. The other Powers are here, I even got a chance to speak to a Manticore crew. Yes. A Manticore super-heavy tank. Here in Japan. They're here to monitor the fights, guess that was the whole reason the tank was here. The crew was pretty friendly.

I'm thinking about you and my home, and hope every day to get back soon. Perhaps when I return, and I get a chance BEFORE going back to the war, we can go to the zoo to see the pandas. It's been a while since I've seen them.

Loyal to China, and your beloved son. Jié."

Jié felt a refreshing breeze blow across his face as the convoy approached the freeway. It made him feel at ease, helping him forget about his troubles for a while. "Mèngyáo, you got the hand warmers?" "Yes sir."

'Good, it's gonna be cold up there.'

AN: Just a quick chapter to let you know I'm alive.