Here's the next chapter for the story. Last time, Trude consoled James, Chris is now at base and James just fainted.
Trude: Really now?
Well, it's part of the story.
Trude: Speaking of which… (Runs off to James)
Okay then. Here's the next chapter and enjoy.
Chapter 10: Killer Queen
Minna's P.O.V.
For the first time, I've never seen one of our teammates faint from being pale. The last time it happened was Yoshika, fainting at the disbandment of the 501st. After he got back from Brussels, along with Trude, Yoshika, Eila, Sanya, Tatsuya and Chris in tow, Mio, Erica and I brought with us Hanna-Justina Marseille and Raisa Pöttgen.
When the base got quieted down by their commanding officer, we soon heard a thud and found that James has fainted. So, this is where we are now as James is about to get up. His eyes started to flutter open. He looked to see me, Trude, Sanya and Yoshika.
"Bloody hell. Something on my face girls?" he asked groggily
"James-kun, you're okay!" Yoshika cried with glee
"How do you feel now James?" Sanya asked. He sat up on his bed.
"I feel like death. But I'm moving." He looked around the room. "How did I wind up in the medical wing?"
"Trude and I managed to bring you here after you fainted. Before you ask, Yoshika healed your injuries." James touched the back of his head and felt no pain coming out of it.
"Well, that's one thing out, thanks to you Yoshika." He smiled
"No problem James-kun." she smiled "Speaking of which, why did you faint?"
"For starters, I just heard a familiar voice. Then everything went downhill for me." He answered
"Don't worry. It will pass. For now, get dressed and meet us in the war room." I said
"Yes Minna." We left soon after. Something in my mind said that this might go well, or not because we got two people who are rivals and James who doesn't know who the third person is.
Erica's P.O.V.
Sometimes I just can't believe that some things never die. I mean, Hanna's with us again, which is a pain in the ass for almost all of us, save for Yoshika, Lynnette and Perrine who wore questionable faces, while the rest, looked disappointed. I turned to Trude who clearly has a cat-dog relationship with Hanna, who is currently sitting opposite of us. She has that devilish smile of hers, who wants me to face her off again. When she turns to Trude, she's also disappointed, because she has to work with her again. Raisa, meanwhile, was sitting next to her. I like Raisa to be honest, she is the Yin to Hanna's Yang. I think Trude likes her too, because she's not as a hot head unlike Hanna.
Soon Minna came in, along with Trude's sister Chris. She said that Chris will be under James' wing and staying at the base for the duration of the war. He soon eyed all of us and headed towards the podium. Chris meanwhile hugged her sister, until Hanna perked up.
"Always knew you were such a siscon." She said
"Look, you may be such a stuck up princess, but you can't say that in front of my sister." Trude retorted.
"Really now?" she asked sarcastically while putting her feet up. "If I'm a princess then my first order is to have you exiled."
"Tina." Raisa said while trying to be the peacemaker.
"Why you…" A voice rang out.
"Stand down now. The two of you." We looked to the door to find James, who recovered from the shock earlier. "I expect no bickering during the operation, and that includes liberating all of Karlsland from the Neuroi. So, the two of you better be on your best behavior or else." He soon joined Minna on the podium. I've never seen this side of James before, and that includes being a barrier between Trude and Hanna.
"Now, first off, who was that person who accompanied the two here?" He got his answer when a voice rang over.
"Achtung." The voice said as all of us stood at attention. I looked at James who is white-eyed again. She has orange hair, with bright blue eyes and a sand colored uniform. She turned her attention to Hanna, with a death glare compared to Minna's. Hanna got up worriedly as she walked by.
"I thought you don't have respect for authority." Trude remarked. That made some people pleased.
"Shut it, Barkhorn." She answered.
"Commander Minna." She greeted to her. She then turned to James. She looked puzzled. "Commander, is there something wrong with your second?" Minna smiled sheepishly
"He was like this when you came here. But the good news is that he didn't faint." She then tapped James on the shoulder. "James? James?" She snapped her fingers to gain her attention.
James' P.O.V.
"Huh. Oh. Sorry about that Minna." He said sheepishly. Minna smiled as she patted James on the head.
"Don't be. Oh, have you met Commander Neumann?" I then sweat dropped to find that my old colleague is here. I turned to her, who has that stoic personality on her face.
"Uh. C-Commander Neumann. I-It's good to see you again." I nervously said. She nodded in approval.
"It's a pleasure to see you also." She then noticed my ranking on my collar. "I see you got promoted to Wing Commander. You must treat your new squad rather well."
"You could say that Commander Neumann. I take it you'll handle Operation Queen?" I asked
"Yes. Along with you and Minna. General Bradley will be with us also." I nodded in agreement. "I'll delve more into the operation. For now, take up the projector." I took up my position at the projector as both Minna and Commander Neumann started the presentation.
"First off, for those who don't know her, her name is Edytha Neumann, Commander of the Witch forces in Africa. She, along with Marseille and Pottgen, will be with us for the operation. Commander." Minna said as Edytha took the floor.
"Now. Allied Command has confirmed the go-ahead of Operation Queen. General Bradley and Field Marshal Rommel is tasked to go through Western Karlsland. With much of the Rhineland secured, our main target will be the Karlsland province of Saxony-Anhalt. This province will be the launching point for Operation Valkyrie. The problem is that this province is heavily guarded by Neuroi walkers and the towers that were a complete nuisance we encountered in the Ardennes. Expect a lot more radio jamming from those Neuroi towers again."
"Bradley asked Galland to bring in the 501st while he contacts Major General Doolittle to bring the 352nd Fighter Group. Liberion B-17's will come in to saturate the area first before the operation begins." Minna said "Galland chose Marseille and Barkhorn to lead their teams. Because of their combat experience in the region selected, they are the best candidates for this assault." I turned the projector off.
"One problem though." Hanna said "I don't want to work with Miss Hard-Headed Siscon."
"Marseille, it's under orders from Commandant Galland herself." Barkhorn countered. "And don't call me Miss Hard-Headed Siscon. Besides my sister is here."
"Whatever. Instead, I want Hartmann as leader of Team Two, not you." She said
"We're going through this again Marseille. You want Hartmann to assault Malta, and now you want her to take the Neuroi head on. But it's from Galland herself. If it's me that wants to be partnered with you so be it." Barkhorn retorted.
"That's coming from the mouth of a stubborn fuck face." Hanna snickered
"What did you call me?" she asked in an angry tone.
"You heard me. A stubborn fuck face." She answered
"Why don't you say that in front of my face again." She said as her familiar popped up.
"Gladly." Her own familiar appeared and both clasped their hands against each other creating a gale storm in the war room.
"Hey! Take it outside!" Eila screamed
"You two stop!" Shizuka yelled. Everyone else was yelling and screaming for the two witches to stop fighting, until Raisa, Yoshika, Shizuka, Mai and I intervened. The four clamped onto Barkhorn while I got a hold on Hanna.
They tried their best to hold the Karlsland witch, but she broke free, and charged up to Marseille. Her power is maxed, but it became bad when…
"Oh, son of a bi-" Hanna dodged the blow just in time. Me? I wasn't so lucky. Barkhorn's enhanced punch hit me directly in my right eye. I felt the blow as I stumbled onto the wall, and sat on the floor. I expect everyone to make horrified faces with what they saw. Barkhorn, however, took the worst of it.
Trude's P.O.V.
As I was about to deliver an enhanced blow to Marseille, she dodged my punch and hitting Dowding right in the eye. I was wide-eyed in shock to see my close friend ended up on the other side of my fist.
"DOWDING!" I shouted.
"Miyafuji, help him!" Minna commanded. Yoshika got in front of him and started healing. She also called Lynne, Perrine, Shizuka and Mai, to help with the injury. I got on my knees and started crying. Minna and Commander Neumann came to me and comforted me. Neumann spoke first.
"Lieutenant. The accident wasn't your fault. I expected Marseille to act like a proper soldier. Instead, we have… this." Neumann sent a death glare over to Marseille, who shuddered in fear. "For you Marseille, you took things way too far against Barkhorn. For that reason, you will be confined to a room with her until the operation starts."
"C-Commander, I-I-"
"What? Sorry? Your actions led to her injuring a commanding officer. You know I can't be as fair as Commander Minna, but I'm your commanding officer. That's why you and Barkhorn will share a room. No if's, and's or but's. Period." Neumann strictly commanded.
"Y-Yes ma'am." She quivered in fear.
"All of you dismissed. Hanna, go to your room now. Lieutenant Barkhorn, Minna and I want to speak to you." She said. Feeling guilty for starting this skirmish also, I headed for the medical wing, where Yoshika is still healing his injuries. Chris is helping out also, with bringing cloths to stop the bleeding.
"Miyafuji." Yoshika turned to me grimly
"I know the accident wasn't your fault. When he brought him here, he was crying also, both tears and blood. Your augmented punch, shredded some skin, but I healed the injuries." Mai came over and doused his right eye with an ice touch, to stimulate the pain.
"He can't see out of his right eye anymore. But his magic still works. I get the feeling he won't be part of the upcoming assault. I'm sorry." I walked over to him. He looks peaceful. It's still my fault for erupting the argument between Marseille and me and hurting him. A knot formed in my gut, seeing him like this.
"Onee-chan, don't go suicidal again. Please." I nodded. I caressed his face. I know he won't feel anything for now, but it's still my fault for what I did.
"Dowding. I'm sorry. Forgive me." I whispered. Medical personnel arrived, and took Dowding to the recovery room. I turned to Yoshika and I hugged her.
"It's okay, it's okay." She assured me. This scene reminded me of Chris being in a coma. Now, it's Dowding, the one who I trusted in my life. I fear for him now. I wonder how he will treat me when he wakes up.
Minna's P.O.V.
"Yes Air Chief Marshal, he's injured." I was speaking to James' father over his injury. I heard a sigh from him on the other end.
"At least it isn't that critical. And he received it after an argument between two of the best witches?" he asked
"Yes sir. Both Flight Lieutenants Marseille and Barkhorn got into an argument after receiving the flight list from Commodore Galland. Some of the witches intervened to separate them but Barkhorn broke free and punched James after Hanna dodged it." I answered
"I see. Your medic, Pilot Officer Miyafuji, has she healed his wounds?"
"She did. The medics will take over until she gets called back in for final treatment."
"Alright Commander Minna. Thank you. Phone me back when Operation Queen is completed. Also, I have Sheridan and Campbell to meet with you on the day of the operation." He inquired
"Yes sir. Take care." I hung up the phone as Trude came in, all depressed. "Are you okay?"
"No Minna." She answered
"About what happened earlier…?" Trude cut me off
"It's my fault Minna." She took up sitting in one of the chairs. "Thanks to me, Dowding's injured."
"No it's not Trude. It's all a misunderstanding. How about this. I'll have Heidemarie lead the assault with Marseille. You can stay back with your sister and keep an eye on James." I proposed. Trude snapped her head up, returning to her old self.
"It came from Galland herself. If she wants me to lead the assault with Marseille, fine. If Marseille opposes otherwise, have Commander Neumann come in."
"Sure, sure. Besides it's not like you to miss an operation such as this Trude." I chuckled "Though I still wonder if James will recover in time before the operation starts."
James' P.O.V.
My eyes started to flutter open again after that blow I received from Barkhorn. I got to tell you, she has a mean right hand. Again, it's her magic, so she uses this to enhance her strength. Finally, I managed to wake myself up, but can't open my right eye.
"My head. So that's what a plane crash felt like if it lands on its belly." When I planted my hand on my face, it stings. I soon felt a wash of freezing layers all over the injured area.
"Hold still." Mai commanded as she put a cryoshot on my wounded area. The ice was brief, then the pain didn't feel bad anymore. "There. You're all better." I smiled with a guilty look on my face.
"Thanks Princess. Did Yoshika help with my injuries?" I asked
"Of course she did. She's the medic for crying out like, baka." She answered. I playfully shoved her and she responded with the same answer. Her face later became grim.
"What's wrong?" I asked
"It's Lieutenant Barkhorn. She locked herself in her room after speaking with Commander Minna. I tried talking with Erica, but…"
"Sleeping?"
"Unfortunately, since Lieutenant Barkhorn can't act like her normal self, she didn't lecture Erica on being a Karlsland soldier and telling her to wake up." She answered. I decided to get up from the hospital bed. "Are you going to see her?"
"What else would I do Princess? It's not like I'm avoiding her or something." I got behind the changing area and got into my uniform. In the mirror, the results are a scar over my right eye. Mai, who is on the other side of the area, presented something new to my attire.
"An eyepatch?" She nodded.
"The witches would be scared if seeing your right eye like that, so take this to cover up that scar of yours." My arm extended out of the room and grabbed it. When I came out, Mai turned red a little.
"What?"
"You remind me of my father a bit." She chuckled
"Your father? Mai, I look like cousin Stauffenberg. Well, without the missing arm and lost fingers."
"Oh, don't worry about it. Besides, dinner is almost ready. So, just bring your meal and Barkhorn's and dine in privacy." She said
"You know what? I think that will work. Thanks Mai." I hugged her
"No problem. If you get Barkhorn as your girlfriend, I have nothing against it. I have someone waiting at home. So, yeah, you have my support." She answered. The two of us headed out and head for the dining area.
Five Minutes Later
After I got the meals for me and Barkhorn, I proceeded to her room. While I was spending my time on the hospital bed, Minna told me that Hanna and Raisa took on Erica and Shirley. It turns out everyone likes Raisa, because she's kind and a polar opposite of Hanna. Back to Erica and Shirley, while Raisa and Shirley dogfight their best, Hanna and Erica have their own duel. She told me that Hanna has a personal rivalry with the ultra-ace.
After practice, Hanna did her thing back in Romagna. Aim her practice gun at Erica and fired 'shots' at her, for which Erica reacted in a certain way. Edytha was present during that time and she scolded Hanna for firing her gun on a non-combatant soldier. I also feel sorry for Edytha for having to deal with her.
I found her room and began knocking. "Oi, Barkhorn? You in there?" I knocked on the door again. No answer.
"If you're trying to find Barkhorn, she's not in there." I turned to find Hanna. My left eye immediately turned red with fury.
"Marseille, this is all your fault." I said as I approached her. "Because of you, Barkhorn's scarred for life because of what she did to me. And it's all thanks to you calling her a hard-headed siscon."
"I know what I meant. And I felt bad for what I said." I calmed down "It's all because of my attitude that I'm like this."
"Really?"
"Big time." She began "Ever since I've joined the Luftwaffe, all I can do is fly and fight. I was immediately loved by many. When I joined JG 52, the military started to not trust me because of my attitude and disobeying orders. Including my commanding officer at the time."
"At the time. You mean…" I said
"Yes. Barkhorn was my CO. She's the one who doesn't like me the most. She even labelled me as 'subordinate who cannot be trusted'. I soon entered a cat-dog relationship with her and continued since then. When Edytha came into view, she want me to become a prestigious soldier, rather than a rebel who defies orders and does things that are nonsense. Within me, I like Barkhorn to begin with."
"Really now?" I asked
"Barkhorn gave me a lot to live for. My attitude and hers, keeps me flying. It's not about me. It's about being a team."
"You know. Barkhorn did much for me when I joined the 501st. I like her in many ways." I flushed crimson. "But there's something more to her." She patted my shoulder. "Come on. I'll tell everyone I've changed for the better."
"Right give me a sec." I placed Barkhorn's food on the floor. "If you are in there, I would apologize. For scaring you." I went with her to the dining area. Unbeknownst to me, Barkhorn came out, hearing everything what Hanna said and my apology. She grabbed her food and ate in privacy.
Trude's P.O.V.
Day of Operation Queen
Operation Queen has arrived. What I heard yesterday, shook me. Hanna liked me from the start and Dowding likes me in many ways. I get what Hanna meant, but what does it means by what Dowding said. As I entered the hangar, Dowding is ready. I was nervous. He might be mad for what I did yesterday. I approached him, with the other witches ready to go.
"Morning Dowding." I said to him. He looked at me. He now has an eyepatch in place of his right eye.
"Hey Barkhorn." He said as he readied his Lee-Enfield rifle
"Listen, Dowding. I should apologize for my actions yesterday. It wasn't right for a Karlsland soldier to knock out a commanding officer. Because of me, I injured you, badly." Dowding smiled and put a hand on my shoulder.
"It's fine luv. Although I took up the punishing end of your fist, I'm fine now." He assured me.
"But… But I…" I could feel my eyes watering up. I lunged forward and hugged him. "I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY! I'M SORRY!" I kept repeating that phrase over and over. I'm not like this, but it feels different. Dowding patted my back, comforting me.
"It's okay. It's okay." He cooed. He let me go and put on his military look. "The witches are ready to go. We are just waiting on you luv, that's all."
"Alright." I got my Strikers, including my MG42's and the Panzerfaust's. All of us zoomed out of the hangar, heading for Karlsland.
Queen Staging Area.
We've arrived at the launching point, where Patton, Rommel, Sheridan and Campbell were waiting for us.
"Ladies, Commander Dowding, Pilot Officer Nakajima, welcome to Karlsland." Rommel greeted. He turned over to see Edytha. "Commander Neumann. I expected you and the 501st to be ready for the assault?"
"Everyone is ready to fight Field Marshal." Edytha answered "The only thing we have to do now is to wait for the bombers to arrive."
"In that case." Campbell said as we heard the droning noise of B-17 bombers. "Looks like the operation has already started."
"Alright witches. Take to the skies while Patton, Rommel and I handle things on the ground." Sheridan commanded. Minna nodded and turned to us.
"Stand by and wait for the go-ahead." The B-17's dropped their bombs and saturated the area. Neuroi walkers appeared as they focused on the bombers, while Neuroi Leviathan fighters also joined the fray. Fortunately, Mustang fighters helped cover the bombers. While that happened, Karlsland rocket launchers appeared and helped more of the saturation.
"All forces, move out!" Patton commanded.
"All witches take off!" Minna commanded. As soon as we're in the air, Marseille and I are in our teams. I took Yoshika, Tatsuya, Sanya, Hartmann and Dowding, while Marseille took Raisa, Yeager, Lucchini, Mio and Edytha. She brought Commander Neumann with her so that she will really see that Marseille changed her attitude.
The bombers and the rocket launchers easily took out the walkers, but the Neuroi have gotten crafty since the Ardennes Assault. Out of nowhere, Neuroi towers appeared out of the ground.
"Barkhorn, down there." Dowding pointed.
"Roger that. I'll contact Minna." I turned the radio frequency to find Minna. "Minna, we've spotted the Neuroi towers. They are tearing apart the ground forces."
"Copy. Marseille will take the right while you take the left. Be careful when the Neuroi jamming signal comes into play." Minna said
"Alright." I switched over to my rival "Marseille, take the right flank while I take the left, you got that?" No answer. "Marseille!? Answer dammit!" Instead, Marseille went in all alone.
"Dammit Marseille. All units spread out into three." Edytha commanded. I took Hartmann and Miyafuji, while Dowding took Sanya and Tatsuya. The three of us could see Tatsuya powering up and shot out miasma beams, while Sanya fired her rockets into the beams creating a much more deadly ability against the Neuroi.
"Dowding, try to help out Marseille with her side. I've already got enough problems with her."
"Roger that last. Sanya, Tatsuya, we'll head over to Marseille's position." Dowding banked right, while the three of us continued our assault.
Tatsuya's P.O.V.
"Okay. Tatsuya, support Sanya while I try to help out Marseille." He said
"Yes boss. You ready Snowflake?" he asked the Orussian witch.
"I'm all set Tatsuya." I nodded and turned over to my core.
"ND-T, GO!" Red lines soon appeared all over my body, as my transformation is completed. "Okay Sanya, same as before, rockets and miasma lasers."
"Got it Tatsuya." Sanya answered as she readied her Fliegerhammer and fired. I followed suit with my lasers. In the process, the two of us destroyed nearly all of the towers. This led the armies on the ground to push in undeterred.
"Boss, we've still have some towers that avoided us. They are coming for you and Marseille." I radioed
"Roger. I'm in a fight of my own and Marseille is trying her best. If it's Hartmann…"
"Things would have been better for her. I don't blame Lieutenant Barkhorn for taking Hartmann instead of her." I answered "Anyways, we're heading to you."
James' P.O.V.
"Damn!" I fired my Charlton, destroying one of the towers. "No kidding about the Neuroi being crafty." I radioed Marseille. "Marseille, what's happening?" I tried again "Marseille?" A tower got a bead on me but she ended up deflecting the beam and took it out.
"Does that answer your question?" she said.
"Barkhorn's right about you being a bit reckless." I stated
"Forget about her for a bit. For now…" Hanna was about to finish off another tower before it turned and ran off. Soon more Neuroi are either destroyed or retreated back to Berlin.
"They're retreating." I radioed Minna "Minna, Operation Queen is a success. Tell the Allies to not go as far as half the province."
"Okay Dowding. I'll send word to Commander Eisenhower. Tell the 501st and Commander Neumann's team to head home." Minna said. I responded and all of us headed back. Barkhorn meanwhile told us to go ahead while she and Yoshika wanted to pick up a souvenir.
When we arrived, Neumann debriefed us. "Excellent work, all of you. It seems that Allied command is right about putting you in the field. What I'm most intrigued about is that a son of an Air Chief Marshal is a witch."
"Well, I get that a lot. And it seems that you teaching me has finally paid off." She nodded in agreement
"And it seems that your father is wise enough to transfer you to the 501st. When we enter Berlin and destroy that hive, I owe you a drink." She complimented.
"Or a smoke." Hanna said but got Neumann's death glare. Hanna quivered and regained her composure.
"You know Marseille, you broke off without informing your teammates and almost died out there?" Neumann criticized. "But you still helped out with the operation. And just for that, no death glare from me for the entire week. But for the millionth time throughout our careers, follow orders next time."
"Yes ma'am." She turned to me "Oh, and James. Be good to Barkhorn." She headed off to the dining area for a party. As for me, I'll wait for Barkhorn.
Trude's P.O.V.
When we returned, I got Dowding a present. I know Kawashima gave him an eyepatch, but why not get him another one. This one has red trim on it with grey linen. There are also three red dots on it. I know he'll like it. I searched for Dowding inside the base, but I can't find him. Finally, it came to the conclusion that he is waiting in front of my room.
Good news is that, he's here. When Miyafuji sees this, she smiled cheekily like Hartmann and left me with him, like what Chris does whenever it's private. I carefully stepped forward until he heard my footsteps. "Oh… Uh… Commander Dowding… Is there something you need?"
"Not really luv. I'm just waiting for you, that's all."
"Ah." She rubbed the back of her head. "Is it okay if you can come into my room for a bit?"
"Sure." We entered my room and sat down on my bed. I hid his present behind my back. "So, why did you and Yoshika stay back for a while?"
"I just got you something. Close your eyes for a second." He did exactly and gave him the white box.
"What's in it?" he asked
"Open it." I answered
James' P.O.V.
So, Barkhorn got me a gift. When I opened it, it revealed to be a new eyepatch. It's much different because it has a red trim. It even has the stitching of my initials. I smiled, knowing I got something from the Karlsland witch who almost put me in a coma.
"Do you like it?" she asked worriedly
"It's very thoughtful of you Barkhorn. Thank you. Is that all?" I asked
"No. Another reason why I brought you here is that… It's because… How do I put this…? I have… feelings for you… Dowding." She said with hesitation
"Feelings?" Wait she knows about this?
"After I locked myself in my room, I felt ashamed for injuring a commanding officer like you. After you recovered, you tried coming in and talk to me, but I was afraid of what you might do. While you talked with Marseille, you said that there's something more in me. I know what you meant." She answered
"Does that mean…?" I was cut off by Barkhorn kissing me on the lips. I'm surprised by all this. We parted and she spoke again.
"Yes. I love you, James." She got all crimson and tears started flowing.
"Barkhorn, I…" I soon returned the kiss to her. Soon both of our familiars appeared as we stayed like this. Other than her sister, I managed to make her happy. Within me, my inner demons have been vanquished. That kiss of hers put me in the mood I have never been in since joining. We soon heard the door opening and it revealed to be Minna.
"James, Trude, command wants me to inform you that…" Minna was surprised by this and chuckled. She closed the door soon afterwards and left us in peace. For now, the both of us needed this.
Unknown P.O.V.
Heathrow's hangar bay is bustling with mechanics, pilots and trainees. Inside the hangar I'm in is filled with Allied jets, particularly the Me-262 and the Meteor. But from what command told me is that I will be flying a new jet built by Liberion, Britannia and Orussia. It's called the Apollo Fighter. It's a new jet that the Allies will field when Valkyrie begins. It's been accepted by Air Chief Marshal Charles Portal as a means to help the witches with their battles against the Neuroi.
At least Portal is the overseer that supplied the Allies with the new jet. Unlike some technology that involved a Neuroi core, this one does not possess one but is armed with two 20mm PV-7 'Sol' auto cannons, M-type Matryoshka missiles and two kinetic burst auto cannons. This will be my weapon for the time being.
"Commander. Be careful out there alright?" I nodded and turned to the dossier High Command has given me. "Don't worry. I'm coming." The dossier I'm holding contains one pilot, Wing Commander James Dowding.
Chapter 10, finished.
Trude: Who is that?
Oh, you'll just have to find out next chapter Trude. Besides, congratulations on your new relationship.
Trude: (flushes red) T-thank you. James and I are the perfect couple right?
Yep. Now, for those reading, try to decipher this mysterious pilot and what connections he/she has with James. Good luck.
Trude: Now an Apollo Fighter? Do you know where did it come from?
Okay Trude, since you are filled with questions, I'll answer this. The Apollo came from the game Red Alert 3, as the Allies only air-to-air fighter. Fast, deadly and hard to kill, you'll have second chances to go up against this jet.
Trude: Now I'm really excited for the next chapter.
Well now, just you wait. I'll see you guys soon for the next chapter.