Fort Triggering

--An Advance Wars Fan Fiction by StarFoxRocks--

Chapter XVII: Bad News

Orange Star HeadQuarters: Briefing Room
Saturday, 9th of September


General Zack Ghramn was holding two documents, looking concerned. The atendees of the meeting were Nell, Sergeant Bowser, Joseph Tucker, Andy, Sami, and Max.

"Ladies and Gentlemen," the General started. "Yesterday, Friday, September 8th, near Midnight, we sent a squad lead by Sergeant Bowser and Junior Sergeant Tucker. The squad consisted of nineteen soldiers. After the battle, only nine of them survived. Two had survived their injuries, and one was even captured. Our allies from Green Earth had found him in an old, abandoned mansion near the borders of Blue Moon. This is bad news for Orange Star. Does anyone have any ideas on what we need to do next?"

"The Defence of Orange Star City?" Sergeant Bowser suggested. "Its most likely they will assault there."

"True, Ryan," Max said. "But its time we sent out tanks and other units. I will be in charge of that. Sergeant, you'll take charge of the marine squad."

"Don't you mean 'squads?'" Andy asked.

"Actually, no," Max said. "There was a servere shortage in soldiers after the last few battles, we can't send so many in. There will be one squad, led by Ryan."

"Excellent thinking, Max," Ghramn said. "It seems to be the only reasonable choice we can put into affect. Nell?"

Nell had been quite taken down by the recent battles. She seemed very depressed. "Whatever we can do, Zack."

"Understandable, Miss," Sami said, standing. "There is good news as well, I must report. Along with the founding of Private Brady, we have also captured one of Blue Moon's Sergeants, and Green Earth killed one of the COs. Grit, if I'm not mistaken."

"Grit?" Nell looked upwards, her expression filled with disbelief. Was Grit actually... dead?

"I believe so, ma'am," Andy said.

Nell put her head back down.

"It does help our attacks a bit," Bowser said. "With the lack of longe ranged artillery, and all."

"I couldn't agree more," Sami said. "We seemed to drive Blue Moon back after the attack's aftermaths. What surprises me, though, is that Olaf or any other major officers were found..."

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Kanbrik Base
East of Orange Star, near the Borders of Blue Moon


The Blue Moon APCs finally ended their trip entering the base gates, parking themselves in front of the repair garages. Olaf stepped out, followed by Colonel Grant, and Captain Ramzini.

"Colin!" Olaf shouted. "Nice work on the base!"

The eager, young Blue Moon Commander saluted in his oversized uniform. "Thanks, sir! I mean, Olaf!"

"Relax, Colin," Olaf said, patting Colin's head. "You'll have more work later."

"Sir! We've got news!"

Olaf turned to see a man with long, black hair that almost went over his dark eyes. The man was carrying a paper.

"Ah, Lieutenant Cillian," the pudgy CO said, swiping the paper from his grasp. "Green Earth... WHAT?! They're here?! Already!?"

"I'm afraid so, sir," Cillian said. "They've found the abandoned house that prisoner was taken, and have killed Grit."

"I know that!" Olaf said stubbornly.

"Grit is... dead?" Colin asked, his lip trembling.

"Yes, he is," Lieutenant Cillian said. "And Green Earth will become more of a problem."

"I'm aware," Olaf said, ignoring Colin, who seemed to be sobbing. "We'll have to deal with Eagle. Colonel Grant?"

Grant and Ramzini reported to Olaf, saluting.

"Yes, Commander?"

"I've got a plan. Tomorrow, the 10th, we attack Orange Star City. If we know Orange Star, and we do, they'll probably have a good force waiting. Grant, you're in charge of armor units. Captain, you will take charge of the squads of infantry."

"I won't fail this time, sir," Ramzini said, saluting yet again.

"Be sure that doesn't happen. Otherwise, you will suffer concequences. Good day, Captain, Colonel, Lieutenant."

Olaf turned and lead Colin into the Base.

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General Ghramn stood on the balcony of Nell's office, with Nell.

"Troops, there has been a descision. Later today, a small squad will be sent to investigate Orange Star City. If anything seems amiss, we will send in armies of tanks and soldiers tomorrow. The squad will consist of..."

He began to read off of a paper. "The squad is lead by Sergeant Bowser. The squad is made from: Private Sammy Beegar, Corporal Crystian Evans, Corporal Sean Fratrick, Private Ray Gemm, Private Ian Irmandez, Sergeant Wilson Lamondo, Lieutenant Arnold Murphy, and Corporal John Zuck. Good luck, marines."

Crystian sighed and turned towards the APCs. This time they were actually taking transports rather than walking. All he could do for Jack was hope for the best...

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Jack looked up at the Soldier in the seat across from his. He was being transported in a Green Earth APC. The man with him was Lieutenant John Berrimour, the man in charge of his rescue.

"Don't worry, solider," the Lieutenant reassured him. "You'll be back home in no time. We've heard of Fort Triggering, so we know where we're going. Get more rest."

Jack leadned back and closed his eyes, soon obeying what he had said.