The Siberian War Chapter 1-Warnings received
By Red Star
Note: I do not own any of the Anime characters mentioned in here. I also don't own any of the REAL people described here.
Today, Russia's leaders become suspicious.
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THE KREMLIN
The captain opened the doors into the chamber. The room held a long table with chairs bearing Russia's Coat of Arms. At one end of the table stood another chair, flanked on either side by the Russian flag and the Emperor's standard. Behind the chair, the Coat of Arms appeared again, only in it's gold and red form. In front of this chair was a console that was obviously meant to be controlled by the right hand. On the other side of the room was a large map of the Russian Empire. Chattering in this room were members of the Security Council, which included members of the Military High Command and the Russian Imperial government. It was at this moment that the Emperor entered the room. He was greeted first by the Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army, then his Minister of Defense, and the Prime Minister before he was able to convince everyone to sit down. He sat at the head of the table, with his control console at his right hand. The console consisted of a series of buttons, a phone, and a disc scanner. From his right was Vladimir Putin, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, also known as the Prime Minister. Igor Ivanov, Imperial Minister of Foreign Affairs. Marshal Victor Toverov, Imperial Minister of Defense. Army General Yevgeni Desosky, Chief of the Imperial General Staff. Yevgeni Primakov, Imperial Minister of State Security, or rather, head of the MGB.
Grand Admiral Peter Vasilov, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Navy.
Air Marshal Alexi Fedorin, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Air Force.
And finally, Marshal Vladimir Kulikov, Commander-in-Chief of the Imperial Army.
One more fellow was with them today, Major General Georgi Delovin, Military Intelligence. He stood at a podium that had been set up for today's special briefing.
He shuffled some papers around and produced a disc from the inside of his military jacket. He walked to the Emperor, who took the disc and slipped it into his console.
The General went back and prepared his papers. Behind him, the map slid up to reveal a large television screen. "Your Imperial Majesty," he began, "gentlemen, today I report to you some disturbing events." The screen revealed a photograph of some large ships in dock. "These ships are part of the Japanese Second Fleet, which has recently been quite active in the Sea of Japan. This fleet includes two carrier groups, which were just produced last year." The photographs switched to a picture of a small group of planes. "These planes were discovered over Sukhalin Island last week. We believe they were on a reconnaissance mission. A wing of Su-34's were able to intercept them and drive them away but not before they got a good look around." The picture switched again. This time a man, standing before a large podium and about three microphones set up around it. His left hand was up in a pointing gesture. "And most frightening, sirs, is the attitude of the Prime Minister himself, Almito Kagita. Born in Kyoto in 1936, his father was a Japanese army officer. The boy was taught all the typical propaganda the military stuffed into all Japanese children's head at that time. But," Delovin took a drink of water and cleared his throat. "But it has stuck with Kagita for years. And it became an obsession with him after his father died in Manchuria, fighting the Red Army. After the war, Kagita became a member of the Japanese National Party. For forty years, he slowly rose to become it's chairman and leader. About four years ago, he was elected Prime Minister by a razor-thin majority. Since then, Japan's military budget has increased by perhaps 45% and it is considered a major military power." Chairman Putin then asked, "Yes, we see, General.
But you must have a better reason then this man," he gestured toward the screen, "to gather us all here." Delovin cleared his throat and said, "Indeed I do, sir." He pulled out a tape and gave it to the Emperor, who fed it into his console. "This is a speech given by Prime Minister Kagita yesterday, to the Diet. We've translated it." The screen now showed a massive room with hundreds of clapping and cheering men. One man seemed to be the center of all the attention.
They sat in that room for the next hour, listening to the Prime Minister's accusations against Russia. About how she was demanding more money for the minerals that Japan needed to survive. About how the Russian Air Force had chased a small group of Japanese Fighters who were joining in the search for a lost boat carrying about fifteen children on a field trip to an island shrine. "What boat?" murmured the Emperor to the Grand Admiral. Vasilov shrugged. No Japanese boat entered Russian waters without the Navy's knowledge, at least no boat large enough to carry fifteen children.
When the film was over, there was silence for a few moments. The Emperor sighed, "It could be scare tactics, or a trap so that we would appear to be the aggressor if we struck first. Still, better safe than sorry. Kulikov," the Marshal turned to his Emperor, "Transfer at least three corps to the Eastern Theater of Military Operations." He turned to the Air Marshal, "Send some fighter divisions as well." Next was Vasilov, " Keep the Pacific Fleet on high alert. I don't want to be caught on the crapper like Pearl Harbor was."
JAPAN
The Avalon family sat silently eating dinner. For the first time in three months, Tory was home from training with the Air Force. He had heard the rumors and had listened to the radio traffic as a group of Mitsubishi fighters were chased out of Sukhalin Island by Su-34s. And then, Sakura, in that friendly way of hers said, "Well, looks like the Air Force is softening you up for me." "You wish, squirt!" And suddenly, the tension seemed so far away as the argument with his little sister continued.
Sakura tossed and turned that night. This caused the guardian beast of the Clow to rise from his dwelling. "What's wrong now?" Kero sighed as he floated out of his drawer. Sakura blinked once. Twice. And finally said, "They're sending Tory to Hokkaido tomorrow." "So?" asked Kero, who sat down on the table beside her desk. "So, I have a bad feeling about it. Very bad." She looked at him, with tears beginning to well up in her eyes. "I think people are going to die. And there's nothing I can do."
Captain Darien Shields, Adjutant to General Nohitomo's 2nd Army, held Serena close. He hated all this. Just plain hated it. He was being forced to leave the girl he loved for some campaign on a God-forsaken wasteland. He knew it. He had seen the plans in the General's office. And he knew that the General wasn't too crazy about it either. Nohitomo was the one who pleaded with the Prime Minister to send the Japanese Army to fight in the Second Korean War. The Prime Minister had refused to allow Japanese troops to fight alongside "filthy Americans."
It was just as well. U.S., Korean, French, German, and British armies met over 2.5 million North Koreans and Chinese troops in battle. The result was a slaughter, for the Communists. New advanced weaponry allowed the Allies to shoot down 95% of the Communist air forces within three days. The Chinese, who had sent 900,000 men to help their ally North Korea, lost over 700,000 men in the first week. The Chinese dipped further into their population well, sending 1.2 million soldiers into battle. They were no match for the American stealth bombers that intercepted them in transit on railroads, roads, in the air and by sea. Over half the Chinese Army was destroyed in that massive strike. This wasn't helped anymore by King William V's decision to invade China from his recently reclaimed realm of India. 3 million troops invaded Tibet. With the help of natives eager to reclaim their independence, Field Marshal Sir John Morrings was able to crush what was left of the much touted People's Liberation Army, and set up defensive positions in Tibet. The Chinese attempted one last gamble and hurled 5 million troops into Tibet and 1 million into the collapsing Communist front in Korea. The American Continental Navy (it's historic name had been restored by President Jesse Ventura.) sank 80% of the People's Liberation Army Navy or PLAN, in response and proceeded to carry 750,000 marines from the Allied countries into Shanghai, where they set up defense fortifications. In the west, Morrings tore the heart out of the Chinese forces and ended up expanding his territory into Northern China.
It was then that the Imperial Way appeared. But that is a story for later.
Darien kissed Serena on the cheek. "Promise me something," she whispered. "What is it?" She looked up at him with those beautiful blue eyes. "That you'll come back."
"I will." He answered and held her tighter.
HOKKAIDO PREFECTURE, NORTHERN JAPAN
Tai eased his tank into the carrier. He brushed the sweat from his brow and looked at the night sky. It was July 30th. But his sweat didn't come from the heat, it came from what they were all doing. In a few months…no, perhaps even before then, he would be stationed in the massive land of Siberia. He prayed that he would then come home to Sora. Sweet, wonderful Sora.
TOKYO, APARTMENT OF LIEUTENANT MASHIRO KIMOTO
The telephone rang as Mashiro stepped out of the shower. She rubbed the towel in her hair, and wrapped herself in her bathrobe. On a nearby chair hung her uniform, decorated with gold cord to show her status as an aide to the Imperial Military Headquarters. She quickly picked up the phone and cheerfully answered, "Hello? Mashiro Kimoto here…"
The voice, gruff and accented, declared to her, "The eagle sees the east and west." And then he hung up. Mashiro put the phone back and pulled up a chair. The cheerfulness had vanished, replaced by single-minded concentration. She must wait now, for instructions.
From Moscow.