Chapter 2

Hawke's POV

"I want patrols on both banks. Ensure that no one without verification steps foot on the Island."

Hawke laid out his plans for the defence of his territory. After leaving Marco Land, The Black Hole Army had little land and even fewer funds.

"Make sure these are implemented immediately."

The two Field Commanders saluted and left to perform their task. Hawke sighed. He had not slept in days. The reconstruction of Sturm's empire would take time. He leaned back in his chair, and closed his eyes.

"Just a nap..." He muttered.

He never got one.

Alex's POV 5 minutes earlier

"I'm sorry Sir, Lord Hawke is having a meeting with his Field Commanders. You'll have to wait."

He grew anxious. He was certain Adder had seen his blueprints, and he needed to tell Hawke about "The Eclipse" as soon as he could. Adder was planning something. It was painfully obvious. Disappearing after camp curfew, secret meetings, it all added up. Alex had brought his concerns up with Hawke, but the new leader of Black Hole had dismissed them, saying:

"Adder would never betray me. He knows he has nowhere to go but here."

Alex felt something rumble underneath him. He promptly ignored it as after- effects of his coffee. Alex had also led another secret project besides Project: Eclipse. He had created a fighting Mech, Capable of land, sea, and air warfare. It was appropriately after its creator. Project: Alexander was almost finished, and the Mechs were nearly combat-ready. Alex grinned to himself as he thought of all the glory and fame the Mech Warriors would bring him.

Another tremor snapped him back to reality. This one was not the coffee. In fact, it was almost like... an explosion. Alex stood, and looked out the small, circular window. A brilliant flash caused him to recoil from the window. A mass of Grey tanks and infantry were firing on Black Hole fortifications as the Alien-like Black Hole infantry scattered for cover under the Purple onslaught. Alex grabbed his binoculars in his backpack, and peered through them. Out behind the tanks was a figure Alex had seen just a few hours before. Only now he was clothed in a Grey garb, and was issuing orders. The figure was Adder. The rebellion had begun.

Adder's POV

It had taken a while for him to decide the name of HIS new regime. Grey was easy. The name to follow was the hard part. He pushed the thought out of his head. That could wait until after he had secured this camp and all of its resources.

"Have the Md. Tank battalion attack here and here. I want all the ammo and fuel you can get. Our APC's will only last so long."

He barked these orders to Flak and Lash, who had been persuaded to join him without any difficulty. Flak turned and bellowed the orders to his squad. Lash moved in to secure the HQ. Everything was going according to plan. Soon, Hawke and Black Hole would bow down to Grey...Void.

Alex's POV

"I don't care if field tests need to be done! Prep "The Eclipse" for Launch!"

With that, Alex moved into Hawke's Office. He was standing off to the side, watching the battle below. A wall of Md. Tanks approached the Spire-like building.

"Sir!" I snapped a salute. "We need to evacuate now! I have a ship... I've been producing it behind your back. But, It may save us from being killed here!"

Hawke looked over at him, slightly surprised. He quickly regained his composition.

"A "Ship" eh? alright then, let's see it. Led on."

Hawke strode to Alex, and the two left the room. Alex took Hawke to a small passage that led to his Hanger. As they descended, an explosion rocked the walls.

"Let us hurry. I believe Adder wants to see me again."

A/N: Cliffhanger! I may be a bit slower on the posting of these. School is picking up. Please R&R. Thanks!