Another chapter done! Let's get to the reviews:

To Derago: I already PMed you, so I won't repeat it here again.

To Havel the Hebel: Thanks for your compliment. And yes, I have the same sentiment about COD and BF's strong points.

Ghost and IW got a lot of negative reviews, because they don't have the same feeling of epic in them. BO3... I am actually impressed, and confused with the story. That makes the game unique, so I won't say it's bad, it's just not as good as its predecessors.

And yes, I'm also hyping for the new COD. Though, if Price is not in the majority, then there would be a lot, A LOT of rages in fan community for sure in the beginning.

With that out, let's get to the main story!

"So that's what happened huh? Human killing each other without a second thought?" Kanako Yasaka says with interest, everyone is gathering around the tea table. "I haven't checked the world for a while, and it has already turned over, huh?"

"I'm the only one using it that much, Kanako." The other goddess, Suwako Moriya, says. "But I doubt we could watch everything. Also the events didn't happen in Japan, which I'm pleased for one part."

"Everyone will be pleased when their places aren't affected by a genocide event." Soap replies.

"However, only when the head of the snake is cut off, would the snake stop threatening the others." Viktor continues. "If not, who knows what kind of problems the snake could cause in the future."

Suwako nods, then comments: "You two are from different eras, and yet you two sure have similar thoughts."

Soap: "Thank you madam for your kind words, but that's how us soldiers see the world."

Sanae then asks Viktor: "So you're following him back to the human village?"

Viktor nods. "It's better for me not to bother you girls too much. I will find you again to pay back for your hospitality."

Sanae: "There's no need, sir. We just did what we feel it's the best."

Soap then asks: "Mind if I ask if, other than flying, there is a faster way to travel around than walking?"

Suwako thinks, and the eyes on her hat also starts moving, unnerving the soldiers a bit. Then she says: "Sorry, but other than that, we haven't seen any..."

"Maybe you can ask for the Kappa to build something, or ask Hijiri for a ride." Sanae suggests.

"Ah right, she has a flying ship. Except you do need to know how to fly to reach it, or wait for it to land down which happens very rarely." Kanako reminds Sanae of how the ship isn't so memorable about that ability.

"Ah right... but it's still sounded good to them."

"Actually her temple is the ship itself right? I remember it being able to change whenever she likes?" Suwako then tries to remember about the ship in question.

"I think we could find that out later. Anyway, thanks for the information. We should head down now before Youkai shows up and maims us."

"I won't stop you two. Please visit again soon, mister Mactavish, mister Reznov."

"So you got betrayed as well. We seem to have more similarities than I thought."

"Not gonna lie, I feel like that's the reason you are saved as well."

"I hope I could see Mason again and congrats him for what he has achieved, if the letter was saying the truth. And Dimitri as well, he deserved better fate."

"I have to say it's true in any senses. The person definitely knows about us, and he likes peace as well. He hasn't lied at any parts."

"But why would he do so? What would he gain?"

"That... I think we should enjoy this moment while we can."

"Hm... Maybe that's the best."

"By the way sir, that diary..."

"Ah, it's from a young man named Chernov, died bravely for our motherland. I have told him about people not going to read it, and yet I'm reading the diary to honor his deaths."

"Sometimes, a small record could change the entire world's perspective about some events. One word is all it takes to flip the world upside down."

"... You're right, young man."

Not very late at night (I'm not very sure about everyone's meal time, so I will just put an approx time)

"Hey, you're back!" Roach greets his captain, as he's watering the plants the previous owner has left behind. "Oh, you found another one?"

Soap nods, as Viktor introduces himself: "My name is Viktor Reznov, a Russian soldier from World War Two."

"Nice to meet you sir." Roach stops his work a bit to greet the old man. "My name is Gary Sanderson, or you could just call me Roach for short."

"My pleasure, mister Gary." The old soldier then notices more outfits being hung around the house. "I heard there are more of your group..."

"Do we have guests, Roach?" Griggs shouts from the outside, as he and Ghost walk in. He then notices the Russian soldier and reaches to the gun on his back. "Oh hell no! A Ultranationalist here?"

Soap turns back and sees the barrel of the gun pointing directly at Viktor's back, and he immediately shields the man with his body. "Griggs, stop! He's not our enemy!"

"...Oh, Soap." Griggs recognizes the captain, and he lowers the gun down. But he's still a bit on guard. "Mind introduce him to us?"

When Viktor turns back, Soap steps aside and answers: "Guys, this is Viktor Reznov, a Soviet soldier from World War Two in different universe. Viktor, this is Staff Sergeant Griggs of USMC First Force Recon, and Lieutenant Simon Riley, alias Ghost of Task Force 141. He's like us all."

After hearing that, Griggs drops his current attitude, walks up to Viktor and gives him a handshake. "Sorry sir, I was on a fight with the bad side of your folks. I tend to keep my guard up whenever I saw one."

Viktor shares the same sentiment. "I know what you're saying. I was being treated badly by my own people as well."

After giving the past soldier a greeting, Ghost says: "Let's have a party for our new member. I just got some fine beer and meat from where I worked."

Everyone cheers.

...

"Now this is heaven!" Viktor exclaims in satisfaction. "Eighteen years in that forsaken place. Not once would I think I could enjoy food with such quality!"

Griggs grins. "Then you just wait for more sir. The economy has recovered and improved much after WW2. And the exchange culture has made it even become better."

Viktor raises his cup up for a cheer. "I'm sure it have to. We spilled our sweat and blood for it." Griggs raises his as well.

Ghost chuckles. "People from Task Force would turn mad if they see the American and the Russian talking peacefully with each other."

Soap: "I don't think they would be like that. I mean, we have Nikolai in our team as well."

Ghost: "Ah right, our wingman." Then he says: "Hey, how about tomorrow, you go with sir Reznov and check Hakurei Shrine?"

Soap asks: "Why there? I mean, that's one place to check..."

Roach remembers: "It was one of many places where the outsiders would be dropped at. And that's because of the work of the Creator of this place, her name is Yukari Yakumo."

Viktor: "So she's the one responsible for us being revived?"

Ghost shakes his head. "He's the completely different person. That's why we're not directly dropped into the Shrine, but in another places."

Roach: "But based on what Keine has said, she's the most powerful Youkai in here. That person must have something to bypass her detection like that."

"Or she's just being lazy." Everyone takes a look at the door to see Keine opening the door. "I heard you having a party here."

Soap invites her: "You join in too, miss. We have plenty of food."

Keine smiles. "Thanks, but I will pass, enjoy your party." But she sits next to them and then continues: "Anyway, it's true Yukari created this place and observed it. However, she would just sleep the whole time, and leave the work to her shikigamis, or servants for you to understand. Only when things go out of order, would she present herself. But, I'm a little surprised that she hasn't shown up yet."

Soap: "You mean of our revival?"

Keine nods. "You're even luckier if you haven't run into Yamaxanadu yet. She would immediately lecture you about your soldiers' lives, and even try to judge you as well."

Viktor laughs. "We live our own life. She is not our mother."

Keine: "She's a God of Death."

Other than the noise of the fire cracking, nobody dares to make a sound. Then, Ghost asks: "Um... I know ghosts and all, being with Youmu and her mistress, but... God of Death?"

Keine: "All kinds of species live here, including gods. There's also heaven as well, mind you."

Griggs: "Okay... you heard of Jesus?"

"Long time ago. But that guy wasn't very succeeding in convincing to believe in that one."

Roach: "Back to the matter. Should we try to avoid her or not?"

Keine: "I would suggest the opposite. At least she's fair in some points. Though, about Yukari. If you see a hole in space with eyes in it, either you avoid and run into the other directions, or you're being invited by her and you have to accept it."

Soap: "How can we differ that two?"

Keine: "Sheer luck. Or ask Reimu to accompany you if she's nearby. She's the only one who could somehow control her."

Roach: "You mean the Miko?"

Keine: "One and the same. Oh, almost forgot why I am here. Roach, can we meet up at 5 the next morning? I need to gather a lot of stuffs that I can't hold at one go."

Roach: "Oh sure. I will help."

Keine smiles. "Thanks. Now, I will leave you all to your party. And welcome back to the living world, mister..."

Viktor salutes: "Viktor Reznov."

"Mister Reznov. Have a good night."

After the girl's gone, Soap says: "Okay, let's finish the food. We need to scan the map again."

...

"Okay, one thing for sure is that we don't need to go there for a while." Soap points at where Moriya Shrine is. He then moves his finger down and circles one area of the Youkai Mountain. "However, I have seen a small part of Tengu Village at this. Lower down a bit is Kappa Village, which we might frequently meet due to how advanced that place is compared to the other areas in Gensokyo for now. Sanae also told Viktor and me about a temple-ship combination..."

Roach: "Ah, I heard that one. It's a bit complicated, but unless we find the owner itself or her followers, then we won't have any ideas where the ship could be."

Soap: "Then that one will be a random chance. Have you heard anything else?"

Ghost then points towards a symbol of a lake. "I found out why Misty Lake is not very safe to normal people. That's where Fairies reside. While they're Tinker Bell in appearance, they tend to pull pranks on everyone, harmful or not. Also they trick people passing by as well."

Roach: "I think we're okay with that. Those are just pranks."

Ghost: "I'm just beginning. On the hill near it, there stands a mansion of vampires. Pure-blood ones. Luckily they won't attack if we don't provoke them, but the servants there are not very... friendly towards human."

Griggs crosses his arms. "Are you sure about that?"

Ghost: "I saw her throwing knives towards Marisa. Isn't that enough?"

Soap: "Wait, I thought that would violate..."

Ghost: "That girl is human as well. Also, the rules only apply if it's a serious matter. Though, I think the knives were also Danmaku, because they disappeared after hitting Marisa."

Viktor: "I heard of that Danmaku. Do you have it?"

Soap: "We... wait a second. I remember now. You wasn't provided your weapons?"

Viktor shakes his head. "I had nothing with me, aside from the notebook."

"That's because they're dropped in my place." Suddenly a Model 1887 and a PPSh-41 drop right behind Viktor, and when everyone turns back, they see a floating hole with eyes in the space. Then, a person, likely the owner of the previous sentence, pokes her head out upside down. "Quite dangerous looking weapons you have there."

The moment they see the hole, everyone has already grabbed their weapons (Viktor having his knife) and gotten in defense stance. When the woman looks at them, Soap orders: "Identify yourself."

"Ah, Captain John Mactavish." Instead of answering, the woman just pulls out a fan, opens it and hides her lower face behind. "Still having that fire in you, don't you? Dedicated to protect people..."

"I will say it again: Who are..." Soap is about to say again before the front door of the house opens, causing Soap and Ghost to turn while the others are still looking at the woman. "Wh... Oh, miss Keine?"

"Why are you... oh." Keine is planning to ask, however, she sees the other woman inside the room. "Yukari, did you scare them again?"

"Fufu, I'm just greeting them." The woman just giggles, not scared of the barrels of the guns pointing directly at them.

Keine sighs. "Just move yourself to normal." She then says to the soldiers. "You can drop the guns down. She's not here to hurt you."

Viktor is a bit skeptical. "Sorry miss, but..."

Roach interrupts: "We can trust miss Keine, sir Reznov."

Viktor turns to look at the hole, which closes and then reopens so the owner raises up not being upside down. He then sighs and puts his knife back.

Once the tension's over, Keine starts introducing: "Everyone, this is Yukari Yakumo, the Creator of Gensokyo. Yukari... I guess you already knew all of them, didn't you?"

"Not until Ran told me about this letter..." Yukari raises up a paper too familiar to the soldiers. "And the weapons in my house. I was planning to destroy them, but I found out they didn't have any ammo, and when I read the letter... quite a surprise to me that someone could surpass both me and the Yamas to drop you here."

Soap decides to speak: "Forgive us for intruding without your permission, but we wasn't in control of this."

"I don't blame you, don't worry." Yukari assures. "In fact, I'm curious what you soldiers could change Gensokyo. I will see you in the future. Good night." And with that, the woman disappears into her gap, completely destroy any traces that could lead to her directly.

Everyone doesn't make a sound for a second, before Keine says: "That's just Yukari for you. Don't worry."

"That... is one hell of a Creator." Griggs manages to find his voice back. "What kind of ability does she have there?"

"Boundaries Manipulation. Anything that has boundaries, she could manipulate them all and do all she wants."

"... That could beat anyone, even in fictions." Soap says, understanding how powerful Yukari.

"Keine, do you know a maid who throws knives?" Ghost immediately asks, curious about the mystery girl.

"Throwing knives appeared out of nowhere?" A nod from Ghost. "That's Sakuya. She's able to control Time. To what extend, we don't know."

"A person who can control Time and one with Boundaries..." Soap tries to grasp the situation. "Everything is possible in Gensokyo, huh?"

"Pretty much. I myself can eat and recreate history." Keine nonchalantly says.

Viktor looks at the amount of beer they just drank, then jokes: "Those beers were really something, heh?" That causes the tension to drop as everyone laughs.

"God damn it, stairs again?" Soap groans.

"Are all shrines placed in such high places?" Viktor looks up and tries to see the gate afar.

"Don't know, sir. Seriously, if we don't find a faster way soon, we would be overrun when we're not noticed."

"Agree."

"You two are Outsiders?" The two turn to their left to see a teenage girl with age, appearance and outfit similar to Sanae, except she has black hair and red outfit. "You are looking for me huh?"

Soap salutes. "Hello miss. I assume you're the Miko of Hakurei Shrine?"

"I am... Hm, your outfit looks similar to him..." Reimu tilts her head a bit, then says: "Let's get to the shrine, an Outsider just arrived at my place. Maybe you know him."

"Above ninety percent, for sure." Reznov comments, and Soap nods in agreement, and the duo then follows the miko up.

Once they reach the top, the first thing they see is a CH-46 Sea Knight in perfect condition. Soap slightly widens his eyes in surprise, and Viktor whistles: "I like it. I think now we have a way to travel now."

"Uhm, sir? None of us has trained to fly this. Also, currently we don't have fuel for it."

"Ah, right." Viktor scratches his head, realizing that they couldn't use it now. "What a shame to leave it here."

"If you know how to use it, then I would like it to be removed out of my shrine." Reimu deadpans as she knocks her gohei on the helicopter. "That thing blocks a lot of the view to my shrine, and thus would reduce the number of people coming here to pray."

Soap: "Duly noted, miss. Also miss, is there anyone with it when it appeared?"

"Yeah, two. They're probably somewhere..."

A soldier suddenly runs out of the helicopter from behind while saying: "Miss Reimu, please refrain from hitting it. It costs us a fortune..." The soldier then notices Soap and Reznov. He then backs away a bit, but not completely out of sight, and shouts to inside of the helicopter. "Sir! One of the SAS is here!"

"WhaOW!" Someone just shouts from inside, but interrupts himself as he seems to be hit by something. Then he continues: "Who is he?"

"Uhm... can I ask your name, sir?" The soldier then salutes, waiting for the orders.

Soap salutes back, followed by Reznov out of respect. "The name is John Mactavish, from SAS. The one behind me is Viktor Reznov, a Soviet soldier from World War Two, different universe."

Both sides drop the gesture, as the soldier answers: "I am Sergeant Paul Jackson, First Force Recon. The one inside is Lieutenant Vasquez, same squad, sir."

Chapter 8 end!

Two for the price of one! Three, if you count the helicopter as well.

So yeah, finally Yukari noticed the change of...

"You sure like to do the impossible, huh?"

... Kuro? Why is she here?

"Sorry pal. She just invited herself in."

*Sigh* Look, it's already on the site. And I won't pull it down.

"Now now, I just want to see if you have any plans for the future chapters."

Yeah, you won't find one, unless you bribe me or pry into my head, which I suggest not to because you don't want to see some 'strange stuffs' in it.

"Fufu, dirty mind huh? I will wait to see what you will do next." *Leaves*

... Block her out next time, please?

"Okay."

Yeah, that aside... the soldiers are going to be super cautious of Gensokyo from now on, considering literal Death could knock on their door at any seconds.

For now, that's it. See you all in the next chapters!