Kevin sat in his office, busily studying maps of New Helic City with Zephyr.
"So we can expect the male, or group of males to be in the center." Zephyr said, pointing at the map outlining the center of the city.
"Yes, so we need a clear path of approach. And since we have no idea how much damage has been taken to the city, we want to find the biggest entry point possible."
"Yes, but wouldn't they expect that?" Zephyr asked, referring to the dragon's intelligence.
"I know that, but they won't expect you, Vega, and I to be at the front of the group. This way, we'll have a window where we can get the rest of the zoids in while the dragons work up the confidence to attack."
"We're leading the group?" Zephyr asked in surprise.
"Who'd you think would? Just me?"
"Well, yeah actually. I thought it was a matter of pride for you and all."
"It is, but I want my best pilots beside me in the final conflict."
"You got it." Zephyr said with a laugh, patting his friend on the shoulder.
"Do I get a place in all this?" Adrianna asked, leaning over Kevin's shoulder.
"Yeah, right behind the three front zoids if you want." Kevin said.
"Isn't that a little risky, putting a Saix right behind us?" Zephyr asked.
"I can handle myself, you don't have to worry. If I have a Saix, you must realize I can hold my own."
"Yeah, I guess you're right." Zephyr said, rubbing his chin.
Later that day, Kevin was walking through the main hanger, looking at what zoids Drack had brought with him. Other than the Liger Zero and the custom Gun Sniper, Kevin saw a Raynos and Storm Sworder. Now that was a find. Ariel zoids were close to extinct now. He also noticed a group pulling large sections of what seemed to be a transport of sorts out of Gustav cargo containers. Kevin shrugged and went looking for Drack. He found him a few minutes later, talking to a group of pilots that seemed familiar.
"Hello Drack. Planning on leaving?"
"Yes, we still are."
"I see. So who are they?" Kevin asked, nodding towards the group.
"Well, I'm sure you remember the famous Blitz Team of the past, right?"
"Who doesn't?" Kevin asked. "Though I've only heard of the zoids and the names of the pilots. I've never seen pictures of them."
"Well Kevin, let me introduce you to the Blitz team." Drack said.
"Bit Cloud." The blond man said.
"Brad Hunter." Replied the man in the sleeveless trench.
"Leena Toros." The red head said.
"Jamie Heremos." The shortest of the group said.
"Pierce." The teal haired woman said with a nod.
"And as you probably know by now, I'm Kevin, the stiff ass that runs this hell hole." He said with a smirk.
"We got that much." Bit said with a grin. Kevin turned to Drack.
"You have the Blitz Team and you're still running?" Kevin asked.
"That's why we're talking. They want to join you in your little scheme."
"I've got nothing against that." Kevin said. "What do your zoids need repair wise?" Kevin asked both Drack and the Blitz team.
"Most of the zoids are relatively undamaged, with the exception of a few."
"Alright. Oh, Blitz team, I think I have some old acquaintances you'd like to meet. NAOMI! LEON!" Kevin said, shouting the last part. The two members of the former Fluegal team were standing next to Kevin in moments. The members of each team suddenly burst into a boisterous reunion. Kevin and Drack merely stood by and chuckled.
"So what of the famous Dr. Toros?" Kevin asked Drack.
"Did someone call?" someone said from behind Kevin.
"There's your answer." Drack said with a chuckle. Kevin blinked and looked over his shoulder, finding himself looking at Dr. Toros's back, since he was so caught up in staring at Kevin's Dark Saurer and Zephyr's Geno Breaker. Kevin shook his head.
"Right then…." He said, walking off, finding all the noise rather annoying.
Drack sat by a wall in the main hanger, a cigarette in his hand.
I hope these repairs get done fast. Kevin seems to be getting ideas. I can't have him risking my troops in his psychotic scheme. Even if he does pull it off, it'll be without the help of any of my people.
"General?" Adrianna said, walking up next to him.
"Yes Lieutenant?"
"I'd like to resign from your militia and stay here."
"Why?" Drack asked in surprise.
"Because I want to help Kevin and his men with what they plan on doing. It's better than running for our lives every time a dragon appears."
Drack sighed. "Well, I doubt you'd listen even if I said no. Knowing you. Once you're set on something, that's it. Alright Adrianna, you're dismissed from the militia."
"Thank you General." She said, giving him a final salute and walking off. Drack sighed. Things were not looking good.
Kevin strode through the main hanger late that evening, when repairs were coming to a halt. Most of the zoids in Drack's little army were good zoids. He had a nice complement of Konig Wolves. Those would be a very good asset, once they were outfitted properly. The rest of the zoids were mostly grunt zoids, with the occasional Slash, Blade, and Snipe Ligers thrown in. But the zoids in this little army were perfect for his plans. Almost all of them were Class 2 or 3's, with the occasional 4. Kevin was glad that Class 1 zoids were almost non-existent, since they were always the first targets of any dragon. As Kevin walked through, he noticed that the owners of the zoids had started taking notice of him. After looking through every last zoid, Kevin walked over to and stood with his back to the wall adorned with dragon skulls.
"Pilots of General Drack's militia, I have a proposition for you all." He said in a loud and clear voice. He heard many of the pilots start asking what he wanted.
"What I want, is to ask you pilots to join me and my pilots in assaulting the dragons nest in New Helic City." Murmurs erupted from the mass of pilots.
"Anyone willing to join me, step forward!" Kevin called out. Adrianna was the first to step forward, followed by the members of the Blitz team. Pilot after pilot started stepping forward.
"STOP!!!" bellowed a familiar voice to all. Kevin looked over and saw Drack charging him. He wasn't caught off guard when Drack leveled him, he just let the man feel like he had an advantage.
"He's going to lead you all to you deaths!" Drack shouted at the group. Many just shook their heads. Drack turned back to Kevin, who had gotten himself up and brushed himself off.
"If you think you can stop me Drack, come on." Kevin said, looking over the top of his glasses. Drack charged Kevin, who merely sidestepped, elbowing Drack in between the shoulders. Drack hit the floor and got the wind knocked out of him.
One of the pilots that had stepped forward spoke out. "General, give it up. By the time those fucking things are dead and rotting in hell, we'll all be dead. It'd be better if we do as much damage to the bastards as we can before we die."
Drack's face wore a look of disbelief as his troops started agreeing with the man that had said that. He glared at Kevin. "This is your fault."
"No it's not. It's their own beliefs that brought them forward." Kevin said with a maniacal grin. Drack lunged at Kevin again. Kevin punched Drack square in the face before the man even knew what hit him. Kevin then stood over Drack.
"Don't fuck with me again." Kevin stated darkly. He turned to the pilots. "Ready your zoids! My technicians will be outfitting them with weapons that will best suit them to fight those forsaken beasts! You're all dismissed!" The pilots let out a cheer and the group started to break apart. Adrianna walked up to Kevin.
"Spirited speech."
Kevin shrugged. "I've given better."
The two walked off discussing strategies, leaving a stunned and disgraced Drack sitting on the hanger floor. He had known it would come to this…