Chapter 8: Saved by Sacrifice.

Italics=Thoughts

Bold=Shouting or loud noises

Underscore= Empathizes via Voice or words.

Quotations means talking.

Allied General Headquarters, 8:30 AM.

Ozpin was looking over the submitted Plans with the other Kingdoms and Headmasters.

"I don't know about you but having an Armed Force is gonna rattle a lot of people." Glynda said not liking it one bit.

"Perhaps but did you see how the Allies fought almost with Cohesion? And Menagerie will need to be part of this." Ironwood obviously supports this measure. "We need to not be rash to accept their demands yet, We need time to speak to the Councils in order to get the approval." Ozpin said sighing deeply, He really wanted the Brother gods to see that Remnant was changing for the better but it is obvious the Allies could throw a lot of men into this equation, Makes any attack by either the White Fang or the Grimm completely worthless and maybe even bloodier. "The Office of Strategic Intelligence will help out." Patterson said as he sat down with them, He was weary even then He is aware of something else. "By the way the 82nd and 101st are being deployed to a place Called Mountain Glenn, Sergeant Edward Barnes and Corporal Boyd Travers
Will led the 82nd in followed by the 101st Airborne and Elements from the German 1st Fallschirmjager Division."

Ozpin and the rest of the Headmasters and their seconds were confused. "Why Airborne Troops?" Ironwood asked as Patterson looked at him. "Because they are the Elites of the Elites, They are used to attack the Enemy in the rear sowing confusion and chaos, They were pivotal during Operation Overlord where the 82nd and 101st Airborne captured bridges and towns leading to Omaha Beach And Utah beach, the British also deployed Airborne units during this campaign." They were quiet as they took this in, Ruby who followed Sullivan in walked over. "What was the day and year this Operation was conducted?" Patterson looked at Ruby, Technically she was a Civilian but it can't hurt to share the Operations' Objectives.

"June Sixth, Nineteen-forty-four, It was the largest Amphibious assault in the History of Mankind, Around 156,000 Soldiers took part in the Operation as well as 195,700 Naval Personnel." This stunned the Remantians to their core. "That's…" Ironwood began but stopped his sentence due to how shocking their history is. "T-that's awesome!" Ruby exclaimed much to the amusement of the Allied Generals and Sullivan who chuckled quietly even as they discussed and deliberated for 2 hours...

Airborne Staging Ground, 1st Fallschirmjager Division and 82nd and 101st Airborne,British Sixth Airborne Division, 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division

Sergeant Edward Barnes was walking with Staff Sergeant Baker from the 101st Airborne, This was the first time a Joint-Allied Airborne Army was set up. There were British Paratroopers from the Sixth British Airborne Division present for Operation Hivefall. "Sarge what do you think is gonna happen?" Travers asked even as the Soviets 7th Guards Mountain Air Assault Division were also being prepared. "I have no idea, But be ready for the British Special Air Service to join us as well." Travers heard Barnes said as the Troopers were boarding their C-47 Skytrains and being flown to Mountain Glenn…

Over Mountain Glenn, 08:00 Hours, C-47 Call-sign "Lady Luck"

Travers and Edward were sitting down, As the Roar of 30 C-47 Sky-trains loaded to bear with roughly 120,000 men and their equipment The Red light Flickered on and Barnes stood up. "Stand up!" The Men stood up, Procedure and protocol taking hold of many Soldiers, Travers was in front of the others, ready to jump out, His first time during Operation Husky was his Baptism by Fire, Every other Operation after that was made easier on him, But it didn't beat the Operation against a German Flak Tower the Front of his C-47 was torn off and he had to jump down from the front.

"CHECK YOUR EQUIPMENT!" Barnes yelled out as the Soldiers checked off their equipment. "15 Okay!" A Soldier called out just as The others did Travers called out his Number. "2 Okay!" Barnes was the last one to shout his Number. "One okay!" Suddenly the Green light flicked on and Barnes yelled the order. "EVERY ONE OUT, GO,GO,GO!" The Men ran out of the Plane, Their static lines deploying their parachutes…

Within the Ruins of Glenn, 08:20 Hours.

Travers hit the ground first followed up by his Squad Sergeant, Edward Barnes and a Mix of Soviets, Germans and 101st and 82nd Troopers, Fighting had already gotten underway as evidenced by Gunshots and grenades going off, Engaging the Grimm they were warned by a Huntsman attached to the Operation that it was infested with Grimm. "Looks like the Rest of our Allies are already engaging the Creatures from Hell." A Soviet Paratrooper said as He grabbed a PPSH-41.

"Yeah, Let's get moving the Guys will Definitely need our help." Barnes said as the Allied Soldiers moved forward, The Grimm wouldn't make this easy for the Allied Forces.

Albert Von Krestin, Allied Command Post, Sector A-1.

Albert and his Platoon of Fallscrimjagers separated from the Rest of the First Fallschrimjagers, It was a problem since he was with British, American and Soviets, Speaking of this He wasn't sure What the hell Field Marshal Fredrich Von Palus was even planning on doing for this Operation, The Soviets nearly raped his wife had he not been nearby and killed the Soldiers, Then again, No one fucks with his family It was a trait shared by the Men under his command.

"Lieutenant, Sir." A Fallscrimjager private walked over and did the American Salute as did the Lieutenant. "What is it, Soldier?" Albert asked he was tired of warring and he wanted to lay down his arms and spend time with his Wife, But nooo The Allies had to call upon the Bone-weary German soldiers. "The others are reporting Signs of Former life here." The soldier said As Albert sighed once more, The War in Europe was home to similar Scenes of Carnage but It was far more destructive. "We should be respectful while we're here, The Fallen deserves no disturbance to their resting place." A British Soldier said as he stood with the Germans, The sound of gunfire only grew closer indicating the rest of the Allied Troops were battling the Grimm, "Are we sure our Reinforcements will come?" An U.S Private asked as The Allied 1st Airborne Army finally got it's shit together and launched a series of counter-attacks against the Grimm. "Yes, we will, I also heard the Irish Guards and The 394rd Guards Engineering Brigades intend to also join the assault." Albert heard a Frenchman said as the Combined Allied Forces already established a Safe-zone made out of Sandbags and Make-shift bunkers, Keeping the Grimm at bay…

Sergeant Edward Barnes' Squad, 40 Feet away from the Allied CP.

Barnes and Travers were walking with their Squad, It was obvious the Rest of the Units were taking Casualties judging from the Human Death Screams they've been hearing, The Allies were obviously taking losses but fortunately for them the Engineers are working hard to get their armored support here. "Sarge, Looks like Baker's Squads have finally rendezvous with the rest of his outfit." Travers said even as they arrived the Allies could hear allied P-51 Mustangs in the air fighting with Flocks of Nevermores in the Skies, The RAF Spitfires and Hurricanes fighting alongside the German BF-109s and the Soviets' Yak-3. "Never thought the Luftwaffe would be on our side." An French soldier said as The soldiers went inside the Command post…

Near the Mountain, Allied Ramp leading to Mountain Glenn…

Allied Engineers, Germans, French, American, British and Russians, Protected by Flak 88's Flak guns of various calibers guarding the engineers, Even Allied Tanks were on high alert, After the Attack on the Military Parade, The Allies have been prepared for when the White Fang attacks again. "We're almost through!" A Russian Combat Engineer shouted even as The Allied Engineering Battalions were still working, Using Pickaxes and Explosive charges. "FIRE IN THE HOLE!" An American Engineer Corporal yelled as Every Engineer knew what that meant: Explosives are going off. "Looks like the Americans are utilizing explosives." A German Engineer spoke to his Squad even as Allied Infantrymen from the Big Red One, 90th Infantry Division, The Irish Guards and Men from the German 6th Army, On top of the Soviets 62nd and 64th Armies being present.

"I agree, The Americans and others don't realize that the SS haven't surrendered." Another Engineer Commented holding onto a Pickaxe, They were close to the Summit so damn close. "Incoming Nevermores!" An British Engineer shouted as they Sprinted for Cover, Flak 88s began firing into the Sky, Hurling Shells into the Nevermores even as Allied Fighters were dog fighting against them. "I'm hit!" An Soviet Soldier yelled even as the others abandoned him, An German medic braves the dangers. "Hold on!" He shouted as he managed to get to the soviet soldier and into the Cover of a Bunker. "Jesus christ, this is bad." An American Private said as he prayed to the lord to be delievered from these fucking Demons, Just as they finally got a way into Mountain Glenn even under heavy Nevermore attacks, Allied Casualties were growing but so too were the Nevermores….

Staff Sergeant Augustine Perez, His Tank "La Valenica."

Staff Sergeant Perez had his tank Hatch open even as he watched as Dozens of Allied Vehicles, Tanks and other equipment moved into the Ruined City of Mountain Glenn… "God Save us all…" An German soldier uttered, They heard what the Grimm can do but to see it up close…

"Don't worry, We'll make them pay." Perez said even as the Soldiers made a Solemn personal vow to the people of remnant promising to cleanse it of the Grimm, Even as the Allies finally Relieved the 1st Allied Airborne Army., As The Allied Paratroopers boarded Trucks, Loading their dead and wounded onto Jeeps or Trucks, The Big Red One and other soldiers entered the City, Operation Hivefall is only just beginning….

Author's Notes:

Hi guys! I am sorry this Chapter is short but this is the Prelude to Operation Hivefall: An All-out Allied Offensive designed to root out any White Fang cells no matter where they hide, This offensive is involving 4.4 Million Men, 4,000 Tanks and Self-Propelled Guns and 3,000 Aircraft from the Weakened Luftwaffe, Soviet Red Army Airforce, United States Army Airforce and the Royal Airforce. This will be the first biggest battle of The Grimm-Earth War and this war won't end until Salem is dealt with, I will follow both My own path and Rooster Teeth's Path, Note as I said there will be an AU For The Battle of Vale City, As always Read and Review- Jack Smith.