Advanced Wars: Chaotic Ultimatum
Chapter 2: Nell's Report
"Hey Max! Can you get me that wrench over there?" Andy was giving tune-ups to Orange Star's vehicles… again. Andy always did this every couple of days, making sure everything was in top condition before it was sent to war again. Max didn't know how he could stand it.
"Andy, seriously, why do you bother? It isn't like it's your job to do this; after all, Orange Star has maintenance workers to repair everything. Why not relax for a while?"
"Because, I love doing this. It's like my hobby." said Andy, rolling out from under a tank with no treads to get the wrench himself. Sami smirked from atop the tank.
"Besides Max, do you really think all of those highly trained workers could compete with Andy? He's a master at this, I'm sure he could teach THEM a few things." Sami jumped down from her perch, smiling at Andy. Andy blushed slightly.
"Uh, yeah, maybe…" Andy picked up the wrench and was about to slide back under the tank, when Nell came rushing in.
"Oh, hi Nell. What's up? You look worried." Nell was sweating like she had run the whole way.
"I AM worried Max. I just got a message from Blue Moon." Sami stopped smiling. When it came to important matters, she didn't fool around.
"Blue Moon? What did they want Nell?"
"Grit contacted me telling me that Black Hole is coming! Before I could respond though, the signal was broken."
"Another battle coming up huh? I'll take this one, Andy took the last battle and Sami took the one before that. I don't want my CO skills getting rusty." Max flexed playfully, making Andy laugh, and Sami look a little annoyed.
"Max, why don't we wait until Nell gives us the Intel before we start acting tough?" Max looked embarrassed and stopped flexing, and Andy stopped laughing.
"Sorry, just fooling around. Anyway, go on Nell." The worried look had not left her face.
"This is the biggest grouping imaginable you three. Grit told me he thinks it's the entire Black Hole army. Olaf and Colin will be coming to help us out, but until then, we have to prepare." Andy dropped his wrench. The… entire army? But…I've heard stories, but…it can't really be that big can it?"
"Oh yes it can Andy. I have a feeling those stories you heard actually undermined its full power too. Orange Star will be facing its greatest threat ever. Grit told me that I should contact Yellow Comet and Green Earth as well, so I think that, even with Blue Moon's assistance, this will be a force too great for us to handle." Nell looked at the floor.
"Oh crud… this is gonna' be bad then." Max looked at Andy and Sami, a look of utter concentration in his eyes.
"Well then," said Andy, stepping forward. "We'll just have to work together. We separate only when we absolutely have to, but otherwise we stay together, and fight this force head on, together." The others were surprised, and Sami was impressed, because it seemed like a thing she would have said.
"…Well said Andy." Said Nell, smiling a little. "I'll get to contacting our allies right away. Come on."
The others followed Nell. Sami fell behind with Andy.
"That was an impressive speech. I'll quote Nell on this one, "well said"." She smiled and caught up with Nell and Max. Andy blushed again and felt a fierce pride over such a little thing. He ran to catch up with the others. As they reached the control room, the monitor switched on, and Olaf's face appeared.
"Nell! Did you get Grit's message?"
"Oh Olaf. Yes I did, don't worry. What happened to Grit? The transmission was broken." Olaf looked sad.
"Grit… was urgent to get you that message because a bomber of Black Hole was coming straight for him. He… didn't make it out in time…" Olaf almost had a tear in his eye…almost. Nell was silent for a few seconds.
"Oh my god… you mean he's…" Olaf regained his composure and looked at Nell.
"Just making sure you got the message. Contact the others immediately. Colin and I are headed your way. I just stopped at a base on the way to check in with you. Goodbye." The screen went blank. Nell turned to face the others, who had all heard the news. She was very unhappy, but with fresh realization of the situation, Nell turned back to the console and began contacting Yellow Comet.
