Chapter 1 The Absent Professor
Two years later, without warning the soviet tanks smashed German defensive line and rolled towards Berlin. The Germans were completely off guard. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republic under Joseph Stalin declared war on Germany and European allies. . In doing so the Reds were able to capture Professor Einstein. It was believed that Stalin intended to use him to create Iron Curtain, a device that would enable a structure or a vehicle to become invulnerable for a short time. In response Germany and other European nations declared war on USSR. United States was unable to aid the European allies as she was still recovering from the depression.
Allied Headquarters Frankfurt, Germany
"Hasn't the professor contact us yet?" General Von Esterling asked.
"It's been 2 hours since his last communication, General," General Starvos said.
"Could it be possible that he's been captured?" Without a knock a woman in combat uniform entered the briefing room.
"General Esterling this is classified!" Starvos protested.
"It is ok, General. I asked her to come in as soon as possible," Esterling replied.
"But, she is a civilian, isn't she?" Starvos questioned.
"That's why I don't get killed," Tanya said calmly.
"Starvos, this is Special Agent Tanya Adams of the United States Army. President Roosevelt wishes us to use her for covert operations," Esterling explained calmly. Starvos still had more complaints but stayed quiet.
"Miss Adams as you know the Reds had captured Professor Einstein and we need him back immediately. Commander Steve Johnson is standing by. You are to be under his command," Esterling said.
"I shall do my best, General," Tanya saluted.
Commander Johnson the field commander of the allied forces came into the briefing room. "Ah, commander we were just talking about you. You have met Miss Adams have you not?" Esterling asked with a smile. Commander Jones nodded.
"Then we will brief you on the situation. Our intelligence believe that Professor Einstein is in a secret laboratory located just outside of Berlin. The Reds established a powerful outpost surrounding the laboratory. It is heavily guarded but not impossible to penetrate," Esterling said. "Your mission is to penetrate its base and escort the professor back to our base. A contact should be waiting for you when you get there," he continued. "Any questions, Commander?"
Commander Johnson was listening to the briefing thoughtfully and then he sat up. "Then how do you expect us to rescue the professor, General? Is there any weakness in that base?"
"Starvos would you fill this in for the Commander?" Esterling turned to Starvos for an answer.
"Their weakness is power. Black out the base and nothing will stop you. As soon as you rescue the professor our cruisers will destroy the remaining base. Good luck Commander," Starvos informed him. Johnson saluted the two generals and walked out the briefing room with Tanya Adams.
Johnson's men boarded the transport helicopter. The chopper was big enough to fill up to 30 men. The noise from the helicopter blades spinning made difficult for a conversation. The silence filled the cabin as the helicopter took off towards Berlin.
"You boys just cover my back. I'll take care of the defenses," Adams said coldly.
"Yes ma'am!" the soldiers replied.
"What is the ETA pilot?" Johnson asked.
"We will be arriving shortly, sir. ETA 10 minutes," the pilot informed the commander.
"Roger that. Look sharp boys! The Reds might have a welcoming committee waiting for us!" Johnson shouted.
The weather was terrible. The snow was covering most of the forest area where the chopper headed. The helicopter landed approximately 3mi north of the soviet outpost.
"Okay, secure the area!" Johnson shouted. All men dropped out of the chopper and began to sweep the surroundings.
"No sign of Reds, sir!" one of the soldiers came back and reported.
"Very well." Johnson motioned his men to move forward.
Tanya Adams took out her semi-automatic pistols. "Why don't I take the lead, Commander?" Tanya suggested.
"Pretty confident, aren't you? Just watch yourself," Johnson said. Without any response Tanya jogged towards the outpost. Rest of Johnson's men followed trying to keep up with the girl. Boots stuck in the snow and slowed some of the men down.
"Everyone hold up!" Johnson ordered. "There should be a contact waiting for us."
"I'm here, Commander," a man in a civilian clothing appeared from behind the trees.
"My name is Joseph Bernstein. I'll guide you to the outpost but we don't have much time. Russians are about to escort the professor back to Moscow." Johnson frowned. If the contact was saying the truth, his men would have to move quickly.
"All right then we don't have time to stand here. First Squad double time! Follow that man. Second Squad will cover the flank. Miss Adams will take the lead," Johnson ordered. As the men cleared the forest area they met some resistance from the Reds. Tanya quickly dispatched the Russians that came after her team.
"Careful Mr. Bernstein! There are several soviet defenses surrounding the area," Johnson cautioned. As Bernstein slowed down a powering up zap sound was heard.
"Holy God!" Bernstein yelled. Two towers near the entrance of the outpost powered up with electricity and zapped his body. "Ahhhhh…." That was the last word Johnson heard and Bernstein's body turned into ashes.
"That must be the tesla coil that General Esterling mentioned," Johnson said quietly. "Don't anyone go closer! We must disable that structure first." Everyone halted and waited. Tanya moved forward regardless. She noticed that several of oil barrels surrounded the power plants.
"I'll take care of it," Tanya grinned and shot the barrels with her pistols. The barrels exploded and took down the power plant with it. "Gentlemen, I have disabled the tesla coil. Let's move out!" Johnson felt relief and was glad that Tanya came along. Alarm sounded throughout the base as Russians rushed to face the invaders. They were quickly cut down by Tanya.
"Watch out! A guard dog," one of the soldiers yelled. Johnson quickly aimed his rifle and fired. The dog fell with a yelp sound.
Tanya moved forward planting C4s at the side of the various buildings. Tanya pressed the remote control and in an instant the buildings exploded with a 'CABOOM' sound. Johnson's men were guarding the entrance so that they can shoot at any enemy soldier coming out of barracks. Tanya quickly dispatched the guards that were guarding the laboratory and Professor Einstein came out of the building.
"Well done! This is incredible," the professor remarked.
"Glad to meet you, Professor," Johnson greeted. "We have a chopper standing by. My men will escort you back to our base." Einstein nodded slowly and headed towards the chopper.
"Sir, we got a message from HQ" one of the communications officer approached Johnson. "General Esterling says that several of our cruisers are ready to pound this base and ordered us to return to base."
"Then tell him that we shall return immediately," Johnson replied. "All men head back to the chopper at once. Our mission here is done." As soon as Johnson and his men left the outpost they were able to hear noises coming from the shore. Several cruisers started to pound the base with their cannons. The outpost was surrounded by flames and Johnson and his men cheered.
To be Continued