Author Notes:
DZ walks onto a stage with a slight limp and his right arm in a sling from his little scruff with the reviewers and his friend EVA-01 Beta. Carefully he took the mic from the stand and looked over his reviewers.
"Okay I deserved that beating and I promise I will update more now," DZ said with a smile that got claps and cheers from his audience. Again the man in the orangic looking purple armor with shoulder pylons made his way up to the stage he also had a mic and stood next to his friend.
"Don't worry I will make sure he keeps that promise!" Beta said with a smile that earned him a better and louder cheer then Deathzealot.
"Okay," DZ replied with a sweatdrop and a slight whimper that made Beta smile evilly in response.
"Dude you should have thrown Menmei out the airlock like I told you to," Beta said with a grin and cracking his knuckles. But instead of whimpering DZ smiled evilly and looked over the crowd to find the man he was looking for.
"I do believe that somebody beat you to the throwing Menmei out the airlock bit Beta," DZ said with a smile pointing to Lord Destroyer in the first row who just smiled in response. Beta's jaw dropped in surprise and started off the stage with a huff. DZ smiled again and turned back to his audience.
"Payback's are a bitch aren't they," DZ said in evil smile he was famous for. Then he did a horrible pose that looked like something right out of Sailor Moon.
"Finally were we go, Part V of the Frozen in Time story is on its way people," DZ said with a smile as the lights dimmed, as gags could be heard in the audience.
Part V: Love is Stronger then Steel
In the New Carter's Recreation Center Rick opened his eyes from the intense glare of the explosion to find that he gone to one knel and had his service sidearm a '99 .10 Beretta that he always had on him.
'Looks like boot camp did indeed pay off!' Rick thought to himself with a soft smile as he looked around to see that Lisa had done the same. Rick let up a breath that he didn't think he was holding. He also saw his father, Brain, Kyle and several Global Civil war veterans were also scanning the room trying to find the trouble. Also the others in the room dropped to the floor or were still standing looking off to space which said that they were blinded by the glare. Suddenly a man came stumbling into the dance hall white faced and scared.
"Oh my god, there are these like twenty feet tall machine things outside," the man managed to stuttered out before fainting. Rick and Lisa looked at each other in shock the mans description.
"Zentreadi here, that's impossible!" both managed to say at the same time. Both husband and wife gave each other a half a smile of amusement before rushing outside to see what was going on. Standing before them was a MBR-07 Mk I Spartan Destroid along two ADR-01 Mk I Cheyenne Destroids which shocked both Hunters to the core for there were more Destroids around city as well as the three standing before them and that there were even Destroids in the hands of the terrorists. The couple after getting a quick glance around the city which was under heavy attack from old Russian BMP-4 IFVs and old Russian T-80 Main Battle Tanks along with another two Cheyenne Destroids, and three MBR-08 Mk II Masamune Destroids before running back into the suppose safety of the Rec Center.
"What's going on out there guys?" Rick's father Pops Hunter asked with a frown with his old Global Civil war issue .44 Desert Eagle in hand, as the Hunters ran back in with a horrified expression on their faces.
"Damn it is the Anti-Unification Terrorists and they brought a small army with them," Rick reported with a frown as he sat down on the hard floor of the dance hall with a sigh. Just then red uniformed soldiers burst into the room to find over seven pistols and revolvers pointed at them. Thanks to the quick thinking of a couple of the War Veterans they were saved from a hail of rifle fire from the enemy by the a couple of the tables upturned blocking the gunfire from the rest of the people. Rick sighed as he popped up and took a enemy solider out. The ensuing fire fight lasted only a few minutes and the grizzled veterans, along with the trio of Hunters won with only a single death and a couple of wounded on their side. Rick and Lisa quickly took command for they were still part of the Defense Force, honeymoon or not.
"Alright I have an emergency radio in my plane so Dad, Brain, David, Sam, John, Zach, and Kyle get some of those Rifles and follow me. Lisa I'm sorry but I want you to take charge of the situation here and also to take care of the wounded for you are one of the few people who have medical training," Rick ordered with a frown. His father, cousin, and four war vets who happen to be part of his father Air Circus and few of his older friends nodded, while Lisa nodded as well now back in her professional mode which quickly melted to kiss her husband before starting to take command. Rick smiled briefly and ran over to one of the dead men, what he saw scared him for this was the first time he actually killed a real human but his experience with the Zentreadi helped him to keep his focus. So intead of gagging like several other people he reached down and grabbed the dead mans AK-74. Then he stripped the man of his Kevlar armored vest since the man was dead thanks to the bullet wound to his head so the vest was in tact and as well as grabbed the four extra magazines from the man's belt which he stashed in his pants pockets. He also accepted another two from his father and placed them in the vests ammo pouches on the side. He also placed his Berretta back in its holster. Then he proceeded to inspect his party, everyone of them were in their Sunday best but wore Kevlar vest much like himself was wearing and carried a AK-74 a piece along with extra ammo magazines stashed in pockets or in the vest's ammo pouches. He nodded but didn't say anything for David and his Father while being fighter pilots much like himself were trained briefly in weapon handling in case of being shot down. While the other three were former marines and had that training he needed. While Rick was taught grunt Infantry combat tactics for he wasn't just a fighter pilot he could double as a giant infantry men in his Veritech. But Brain was the odd man out only being a professional hunter and being a Eagle Scout with a great Marksmen Ability. Rick then lead them out to the main street to see cars crushed, flaming wrecks, or remarkably intact. There were also dead civilians on the side walk along as injured who he sent inside, the sight of them and the dead made the four men wanting some revenge. So they proceeded into the streets of the city having a great advantage over their enemies for they knew the ground and were smaller in number as well as having a great commander leading them.
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Outside his jury rigged command center Commander Ivan Yudin the commander of the Bloody Knight Terrorist of the Anti-Union Terrorists allowed himself a smile as a couple of his men brought a "Dirty Bomb" out of one of the APCs and set down at his feet.
"My comrades it is time for our Crusade to smite the cowardly dogs of the UEG who hide in their fortress from the so called horrors of the world. Now it begins!" he yelled to his men standing before him or by the radio pick up on his collar of his blood red uniform to the men in their vehicles or roaming the city to find the rest of the civilians. Once his speak was finished he returned to the Command Center and started to inspect the Tactile Monitor to see his ten tanks, twelve IFVs, and six Destroids taking defensive positions around the city in case of a counter attack from UEG. It was very remarkable that he took the city so fast, but it can't be help for the city had no defenses which allowed his men to drop on to the airport and capture it. Following this were his air and ground transports to unload the rest of the Bloody Knights. The Destroids were his ace card that they had found and captured during a raid on a UEG storehouse, which they found those so called older units in storage. But the Spartan was his favorite which was kneeling not far from the Commander Center ready for him to take it into battle. Just then one of the mentioned soldiers burst into the command center which used to be the airport's Administrative Building.
"Comrade Commander we have found the rest of the civilians holding up in the city's Rec Center sir and they have weapons sir," the wounded man reported with his face white in pain. Ivan's face consorted into rage cursing himself for not realizing that there most likely War Vets living in the city. Little did he know he was right and wrong for he did not take it in account of a pair of RDF officers rallying these vets.
"Ross," he called which attracted the attention of another officer in the command center who immediately left his post looking over one of the radar stations to report to commander's side.
"Commander how can I be of service to you sir?" the tall American man asked with a salute which the blond haired Russian commander returned with gusto.
"Comrade Ross take a detachment of troops and go rat out these vermin but do not kill any more civilians for they will die soon enough, so only kill those who are holding any weapons," the Commander ordered with a evil looking frown which his American subordinate match with his own before taking off to gather a detachment of some men to take with him and to properly equip himself.
"Consider it done Commander," the man said as he walk out of the building, but was stopped by the commander's voice.
"And Ross make sure you bring their leader back to me alive," Ivan ordered calmly having finally calmed himself down. Ross nodded but didn't bother to turn around before finally exiting the building. When the American was gone Ivan turned his attention to the wounded soldier who was still standing at attention.
"As for you Corporal I'm glad you got this information to me, so I am allowing you to get some rest and get those wounds looked at, so you are dismissed," Ivan ordered which made the other man salute before marching off with a slight limp. Ivan nodded in satisfaction before going back to inspecting the plot waiting for the expected reinforcements. Meanwhile outside over fifty civilians both Adults and children were on their knees and their hands on the back of their heads looking forwards while eight Bloody Knight troopers stood watch over them and the single Nuke seating in front of the Civilians casting a eerily feeling over the airport.
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Rick grunted as yet another terrorist fell dead thanks to his cousin's precision shooting. Then he went to inspect the Masamune Destroid whose pilot had foolishly left it unoccupied having jumped to chat with the grounds troops at this defense station. Luckily for Rick and his team the station was only manned by some anti-aircraft troops and several Riflemen along with the Masamune which were just relaxing allowing the team to surprise the enemy totally.
"Rick what are doing?" his father asked as Rick climbed into the mighty machine. Rick started to power up the Destroid from its stand-by setting before looking down his dad and the team that he gathered for captive Civilans that they had saved picked up their former capturers weapons and armor to join Ricks team while those you couldn't fight like women and children were sent back to the rec center.
"Dad we are bound to run into some tanks, IFVs, or even more of these Destroids so we are going to need some extra firepower to take them down, so I'm 'borrowing' this Masamune to help us," Rick explained with a smile as he closed the hatch and placed his rifle in the small space beside the chair along with his armor and coat.
"But can you pilot it Rick?" he heard his fathers question over the cockpits external voice pickup. After a brief glance over the controls he found the external P.A and flipped it on.
"Sure I can Dad, I piloted these in simulations so it can't be very hard in real life," Rick answered over the P.A with a smile that his father couldn't see. Truthfully he did piloted one in a couple of sims during his training, but he had never piloted one outside the sim. But luckily the cockpit and controls were arranged similar to the Battliod which made Rick's job a lot easier. After getting used to the controls he took a look at the weapon system to find that he had a full load of 12mm ammo for the four Colts in the head, but only had six rounds for the 120mm Mortar mounted in the chest. He also had a older GU-10 Gunpod unlike the GU-11 Gunpod he was used to, the GU-10 he now carried was a lot more bulky but had a higher ammo supply which looked like was drained to 75% supply indicting that the pilot had fired the Gunpod. By the large holes in the house and buildings nearby Rick guessed that the pilot was having fun test firing it. After his inspection Rick looked around the area with his cameras. But he stopped on his father who looking up at the mecha in amazement, which reminded Rick that he needed to talk to them on the ground and after looking around the cockpit he found a pair of short wave radios or better known as Walkie Talkies in the survival kit which was kinda of ironic since the Destroid only had a crew of one and didn't really need the extra radio. He opened the hatch and threw one down to his dad for the destroid was still knelling.
"Here catch dad you can talk to me over this," Rick said then shutting the hatch again. He then clipped the radio on the console and turned it on.
"Can you hear me dad?" he asked as he brought the mecha to its feet. After a few seconds of delay he got an affirmative from his dad.
"Okay lets move out then, you guys lead for my Destroid will attract some attention," Rick ordered and started to move the mecha down the street careful not to step on the others who were running ahead to take positions in front of the mecha. So with his father in command of the troops on the ground and Rick command over them all the small unit made its way towards the airport.
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Under the frozen wastelands of Alaska Admiral Donald Hayes sat at his immediate superior Field Marshall Zhukov side as the older man inspected the specs for the Grand Canon.
"Very impressive Admiral, and it is very close to be done you say?" the old man ask with a evil smile looking at the Grand Canon with a gleeful look in his eyes.
"Yes sir, the canon itself is done but we still need to launch the positioning satellites which will improve the accuracy of the canon dramatically sir," Don replied with a fake smile that he hoped the Marshall didn't see through for Hayes hated the man immensely. But luckily the old geezer didn't see Don's smile.
"Very well I shall return to Washington to report this to Senator Russo then," the Marshall said with a smile getting ready to get up to leave. Hayes sighed in relief for the geezer would be off the base leaving him in command again. But his relief was short lived as a young officer ran into the room.
"Sirs New Carter is under attack by terrorists," the officer reported out of breath. Donald looked at the man in surprise then jumped into action walking out of briefing room and into the control room or better known as the "God's Throne" for the godly like views the officers had in the room.
"Communications get me the 9th Armored Cavalry based in Sacramento and get them moved out to New Carter," Donald ordered but was stopped by the same officer who reported the crisis to him.
"Sir they have a "Dirty Bomb" Nuke and if any UEG forces arrive at the city they will trigger it," the man reported sadly. Several officers went white with that comment including Hayes.
"Crap! See if we have any Special Operation troops in the California sector and get them in there to get us some intelligence on these fucks," he ordered which sent another officer scurrying to find out.
"Belay that order Lieutenant!" the Marshall said as he stepped into the God's Throne right behind Hayes. Donald looked over at him with distaste as the man stepped up to the control panel.
"Admiral I am as of now taking command of Alaska Base," Zhukov ordered with a frown as he stepped past the Admiral.
"Commander fire Tomahawk III-E missiles at the target," the older man ordered calmly. Hayes looked at the Marshal in surprise and veil disgust.
"Sir what are you doing?" Donald asked in disgust as he stepped up beside the other man who wanted to kill over five hundred civilians in that city.
"I am sick and tired of these so-called terrorist thinking that they can push us around with threats to civilians, it is time to show them that they can not use human shields anymore!" he said proudly that made Hayes and several other officers looked at the man with vile distaste and thought almost as one.
'Yeah look who using human shields,' thought Hayes and the officers but the targeted man did as ordered and launched the missiles as commanded for he was young but had an aspiring career ahead of him and didn't want it to die. He was one of the many officers in the UEG who enjoyed their careers and power more then anything else. So on the surface six missile silos opened and over twelve Tomahawk missiles were launched on a destination for New Carter. "Sir with your permission I shall see to the Grand Canon," Hayes said barely containing his anger and contempt for the Marshall. The old relic just nodded in permission before turning his attention to the main display. Hayes then exited the God's Thrown and made his way somewhere to take his anger out on something. Suddenly his aide/bodyguard came to his side having been given some free time by the Admiral and had came up to the Command Center to see what was going on.
"Sir what is going on?" Major Justin Goodrich asked with a frown as he started to follow his commander.
"That god damn relic has ordered the launch of Cruise Missiles because of some terrorist taking over a city and threatening us with a nuke so he orders the launch!" Hayes ranted to the younger man who went white in fear. Justin was extremely loyal to the Admiral for in his younger days he gave the order to save Justin and his family, so after gradating from the academy he offered his services to Donald as an aide. Which the Admiral accepted wholeheartedly since his last aide was little obsessed with his power. For a bonus Justin was loyal only to Hayes and not to the UEG, for that Hayes didn't have to worry about getting the matt pulled under him.
"Goddamn it stupid pile of shit!" Justin cursed much to the amusement of Donald for the man hardly cursed but times likes this he did. Justin after calming down noticed what he said and blushed in embarrassment.
"Sorry sir," Justin apologized as he the two started to walk towards toward a briefing room. Donald smiled in amusement at the young mans politeness.
"Thanks okay Justin, I did the same when I heard it," Donald said as he walked into the briefing room so he could think better. Donald then started to inspect his protégé from the man's spiked brown hair to the uniform boots. The man was muscular but not to much like those bodybuilders, which was hidden behind his uniform, then he looked and saw a sheath for a Bowie Knife in his boot, followed by a .45 Colt in his hostler that he had strength to use unlike others, and finally a tiny Grendel P-10 his other boot. All those weapons were there because Justin doubled as his bodyguard along with being an aide.
"Okay Justin I want you to take some men to New Carter right away to help evacuate it," Donald ordered having come to a final decision even though it was most likely kill his career but he was not coming to stand aside and let civilians die when he had the power to save them.
"Sir that would put you on the chopping block," Justin said in disbelieve when his commander spoke.
"I know, I know but I am not going to let anyone die today," Donald replied with a sorrow filled voice.
"Okay how many men do you want me to bring sir?" Justin asked with frown trying to figure out how many troops were loyal to his commander.
"Why don't you take the Dragoons with you," Donald suggested with a smile indicting the small unit that like Justin was entirely loyal to him. They were group of troops from several different Spec Ops groups from the American SEALs and Green Berets to the British SAS which were formed along with several others after the new unification of the world under the banner of the UEG to bridge the gap separating the former enemies into a single unit. At first they were constantly at each other throats but when they came back from their fourth mission together they started to bond. But the unit was about to shatter thanks to a commander of one of the South American quadrants were some Anti-Unification Terrorist were hold up. The man had sent them on suicide mission to disrupt their supply lines, and then when they completed it they were left hanging surrounded by enemies. It was then that the then newly promoted Rear Admiral Donald Hayes heard about them and sent support against the commander's orders and managed to fish them out of the inferno they were in. Being cut off and then saved against orders had a certain effect on military troops especially spec ops troopers. It was then and there that if the Admiral wanted anything at all the Dragoons would follow him into hell and back. That same campaign was when he saved Justin's family who had ran into the jungle after the destruction of a Brazilin city were his father was based. So Hayes had gathered a small army that would without hesitation jump of a cliff when he told them with Justin leading them.
"Of course sir their here on a training rotation and it will be pretty easy to get them up and heading to California," Justin said with a smile as he got up and saluted the Admiral to leave get the men ready.
"Right your dismissed Major," Hayes ordered with a smile as well and returning the other mans salute.
"By the way Justin bring a couple Spartans for these terrorist are the same ones who raided our storehouse last month," Donald said to Justin who just nodded and left for the man was well trained and would follow the orders to the letter. Also Justin also had been trained to pilot Destriods on their introduction to the service along with a few of the Dragoons, for like their name suggested they were equally good on foot or mounted in IFVs. The Destriods took that name to new levels, and heights.
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High above the planet a group of ships glided peacefully through the stars on a orbit around the planet. A blocky carrier looking ship was in the lead and was the UNS Enterprise the SDF-1s new companion. On the bridge of the ship Captain Alexendra Devana looked on as the ship passed the eastern sea board of North America. She had just got word from Admiral Hayes that Alaska Base has launched Cruise Missiles to destroy the terrorist occupied city of New Carter and she had already dispatched a squadron of VF-1s to take out as many as they can. Now she waited for the line sight communications to reach the SDF-1 for she couldn't risk somebody listening on the line. Suddenly her COMM officer gave her the go and so she started to contact the SDF-1 which was still in the Atlantic Ocean.
"SDF-1 this is Enterprise come in SDF-1," Alex said as soon as the COMM officer gave her the all clear sign.
"This is SDF-1 go ahead Alex," came Henry Gloval's voice over her speakers in Russian most likely knowing was something up. Alex sighed in relief for she didn't have to repeat this over the grapevine of com officers and waste time.
"Be advised Henry, Admiral Hayes just contacted me and reported that Marshall Zhukov has launched cruise missiles at New Carter, California for the city has been occupied by terrorists," Alex replied back in Russian as well. Suddenly she started to hear curse both English and Russian including the man's favorite curse "Thundering Asteroids" which confused the captain greatly.
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While on the bridge of the mighty vessel in question the bridge crew looked at their captain in confusion wondering what was going on.
"What is the matter Henry?" Alex asked in Russian frowning in concern as Claudia and the Trio asked the same.
"Alex my XO and CAG are in New Carter on a Liberty Leave for their honeymoon," Gloval reported back still in Russian leaving the others confused.
"That goddamn relic Zhukov has ordered the launch of cruise missiles at New Carter for the city has been captured by terrorists," he reported in English for the benefit of his English speaking crew who all gasped in surprise.
"Oh my god Lisa is still there Captain," Claudia reported with a gasp and her otherwise dark skins lighten to show her fear.
"I know that Claudia and I want Skull Squadron scrambled for a rescue mission immediately," he ordered and turn his attention to back to his COMM unit.
"What else Alex?" he asked now back in Russian. He heard a gasp of breath over the COMM like if there were more bad news.
"Well these guys are the same ones who raided that warehouse that I mentioned to and in that warehouse were Destriods, also some good news Hayes is sending a unit down to New Carter as well," Alex reported which earned another round of cursing but not as bad before.
"Right Alex thanks for the info I take it you launched a Veritech squadron to try to shoot do the missiles?" Gloval asked and got a laugh in return which answered his question and both soon signed off the channel. He then started bark orders to his crew who immediately went into action for some of there own were in the line of fire and they intended to save them.
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Major Justin Goodrich stood in front of twenty-eight men and women that made up the Dragoons. At his side was Captain Adam Blair the commander of the Dragoons. Justin looked over black suited soldiers with pride for soon after he told them what was going on they immediately went into action. Now they stood before him grim faced and ready for action with their mixed newer AR-21s and older MP-5Ks hanging on shoulder straps while they stood at attention, with all the humor and good nature they had when he entered the barracks were they stayed gone.
"Alright Dragoons Admiral Hayes has a favor to ask you, he wants you to against orders to save civilians from the power hungry Zhukov. So whoever wants to embarks on this mission follow me," Justin ordered with a commanding voice. Not a single man or women stayed behind in the hanger as Justin stepped into the frozen wasteland and started to walk towards the three highspeed VTOL transports that would take them to New Carter. Justin and the two other Dragoons who were selected to pilot the Spartans that Justin managed to "borrow" from the armory split off from the main group and went to the third transport which was a custom version that could hold three Spartan Destriods or two Tomahawks. Once everybody was mounted and ready the trio of transports took off heading southwest towards California.
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Back in New Carter Rick stepped his Destroid over the dead hulk of a Cheyenne and stepped onto the airport tarmac with his escort of infantry spreading out to cover all the approaches to the airplane that sat waiting for him. Luckily they had very few casualties on their side thanks to Rick and his Destroid. Once beside the CVT Rick kneeled the mecha and jumped out of the cockpit to help get the radio from the plane. Within minutes Rick had the radio deployed and started to find SDF-1s channel.
"Gunsight this is Skull One calling, I repeat this is Skull One come in Gunsight," he said into the mike once he finally found the right channel.
"Skull One, thank god your alright but be advised Skull Squadron is in route to you now. The SDF-1 is also on the way to evac the civilians for Alaska base have launched Cruise missiles. Also your FIL is sending back up as well, but does not now you are there, over," Sammie said before jamming started to take effect. Rick looked at the unit and cursed attracting the attention of his father.
"What's going on Rick?" Pops asked concerned as he keep a watchful eye on the rest of the airport. "Instead of sending us help Alaska base has launched missiles to level New Carter, but the good news is that the SDF-1 is sending help in the form of my squadron while my father-in-law is sending some troops to help out," Rick reported with sorrow and sadness that made his father frown in anger. Just then the enemy arrived and in force. Rick quickly ducked back in the Masamune and prepared himself for an intense fight.
...TBC
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Well there it is folks the fifth chapter of Frozen in Time and I hope you like it. This chapter is also a nod to Macross Zero in the form of the Cheyenne Destriods which are exclusive to that series and terrorist themselves. I'm also sorry for putting Destriods into Terrorist hands but I wanted it to be more intense for our heroes, to counter this I only gave them a small number which Rick destroys half before reinforcement arrive. Also I like to mention that in Macross Zero the Anti-U.N Terrorist had Mecha as well as the Defense Forces. Also the Masamune Class I found at The Unofficial Reference Guide to Robotech – 2060 and I found it very good for something like this. Yes Admiral Hayes as you most likely see here is a lot more kinder then he his in the series, also I replaced T.R Edwards his aide in the books for number one outside the books I didn't know much about the guy with Justin Goodrich who will play a big part in the sequel along with the Dragoons. Thank you for reading people and please keep coming back.
Now Reponses:
Sithknight: grin is that Bruce Willis enough dude. Just imagine Bruce Willis in a huge honking mecha and you got it. Also thanks for the Savior review for I am going back to that soon as Frozen in Time is finished.
Warior, Shawn, and Knights Templar: Thank you so much for reading this guys and please tell me about this chappie.
Lord Destroyer: Yes I like that scene as well. Ummm my friend conned me into making another girl like that for I spoiled Menmei. grin Sorry about that and I will keep this up I promise. Also sorry about using your name in the beginning author notes but I couldn't help it to razz my friend for which I did in real life. another grin
Thank you guys for all your reviews for they are the only thing keeping this going. Also I like to mention that I didn't really wanted to introduce the Dragoons in this story but oh well. Also I like to thank my good buddy EVA-01 Beta for helping me with finding weapons specs for this chapter. Gomen nasai Beta!
Next Time on Frozen in Time:
Rick and his men start to fight the enemy but are hopefully outnumbered but the cavalry has arrived soon but will they get to the nuke before it explodes and get out of the city before the RDF missiles hit. Also what has happened to Lisa... Find out in Part VI: Lovely Escape!