Return to Crusade
By Sarge11
Disclaimer: I own nothing; just Crusade, Me, and, well, me.
I'm really sorry about how long this one took. First, I got Star Wars: Battlefront, which, as you know, is really good at distracting you. Then, when I was ready to write this, my computer's system crashed. I had to write my songfic during lunch at school. And yes, school has started here in Texas, so there will probably be a semi-long pause between chapters. Well, not really, I don't study enough. Anyway, most of this chapter is flashback.
Chapter 2: Landing
The Rangers are headed for the planet Crusade in the largest assault in Galactic history known as B-Day. Ratchet sat at the front of the row, thinking to himself.
"We're going to take Crusade," Sasha said for the second time for emphasis…EMPHASIS.
She let it soak in until Ratchet spoke up and asked, "What about the Tribes?"
"A good question", she replied. "It seems the Tyhrranoids have already taken care of that. They moved in and eliminated all of them."
Ratchet answered with another question. "Why do we need to take Crusade for ourselves?"
"The proximity of Crusade to Tyhrranosis makes it the perfect place to launch our major attacks on the main planet, also, we have obtained intelligence that the new Tyhrranoid leader, the Tyhrranoid Pa' is personally overseeing the operations on Crusade," she added.
A murmur went through the crowd at the mention of the Tyhrranoid Pa'. They had heard of him. If there wasn't a crime or atrocity he hadn't committed, it didn't have a name. In fact, most thought he was legend.
The ship jumped as it entered the atmosphere, and bucked as it came under fire from the surface.
"Oh, and Ratchet, I'd like to talk to talk to you in your quarters," Sasha added.
(Later in his quarters)
"Look, Ratchet, about last night. Uh, how do I say this…maybe we shouldn't go out anymore," Sasha said, simultaneously ending their relationship and leaving Ratchet free.
(Author's Note: Sarge11 is on another dropship.)
"30 seconds!" Ratchet's thoughts were interrupted by the pilot's call. Sarge, if you want to leave the Rangers with a few words of advice before touchdown, you'd best be doin' it now!"
Ratchet stood up in front of everyone and said, "If we get separated look for me, I'll have my Tesla Barrier up so you can see me. I'll provide covering fire."
The ship jumped again as it plunged into the sea and activated its propellers.
"10 seconds!" The pilot shouted as it surfaced and started making its way to the beach.
A whistle blew, signaling they 2 were seconds away from the beach. Ratchet activated his Tesla Barrier. "Clear the ramp!" The pilot shouted.
The ramp went down and the Rangers saw a 75-mile stretch of beach all covered with dropships. The first Rangers out got killed instantly, and Ratchet knew it was going to be a tougher fight than it looked.
Ah yes, those cliffies they just force ya' to review don't they?
-Sarge11