Alagaësia, Surda…

"So you claim you saw an entire Broddring Empire army get decimated by a foreign force?"

Nasuada waited for a response from the two scouts in search of an attack from Galbatorix.

"Yes, we did. They even had some sort of creature on their side." "Several creatures!" The second one added in after the first. "Describe what you saw take place."

The two recollected their thoughts as they retold what they witnessed. "It started with a loud noise like thunder. We went to investigate and that's when we saw them." "The foreign soldiers were in fewer numbers, but they unleashed bolts of light from metal staffs we believed they were holding." "These bolts of lights would drop the Imperial soldiers in seconds and were moving at such speed." "Then there were the creatures we mentioned earlier."

Alagaësia, gateway…

The ground rumbled as a JSDF Type-10 drove around the perimeter of the soon to be Coalition FOB. Behind it was a Korean Black Panther that followed in its tracks. Behind that was an American M3 Bradley. Construction had been completed and is underway for FOB Main's structures and most of the surrounding land had been flattened. Several flag pools stood erect as three different flags waved proudly on each. To the west was a no man's land full of long dead corpses of enemy soldiers.

"So we need to establish a basic knowledge of this land, economics, government, most likely a monarchy, and civil cultures." A US officer said to the JSDF Lieutenant Yoji Itami.

"Sounds like a great plan. Best of luck to whatever dummy gets that job." The Officer smirked. "In that case congratulations dummy it's all yours." Itami's grin faded.

"Please not me. I can handle being responsible for such a task." He pleaded to the US officer. "Oh don't you worry dumb ass, we would trust you with the whole thing. Beside I'm already in charge of the twelve recon units we've established, and you Lieutenant are leading one of them. Now I've seen your profile and…I don't know whether I should be amazed or unimpressed but, Lieutenant Yoji Itami, your officially the First-Lieutenant commanding officer of the 3rd recon team. Now get a move on, slacker." Itami sighed. "Yes sir."

Later…

In wait at the motor pool was a convoy consisting of two Humvees with .50cal machine guns, and a Stryker with a 105mm gun. Four JSDF, two Korean soldiers, two US rangers, and a single US marine stood in a straight line all decked in forest green camo.

Sergeant Major Kuwahara, age 50

Sergeant First Class Kurokawa, age 23

Sergeant First Class Kuribayashi, 25

Sergeant Kurata, age 21

AN: (Not familiar with Korean names. If you have any suggestions in making proper and better names please put them in the reviews.)

Master Sergeant Ji-ju, age 24

Private Jeong-wi, age 30

Corporal Hicks, age 21

Sergeant Karen, age 22

Master Sergeant Johnson, age 40

"Commanding officer present! Attention!" The African American marine shouted as he gave a salute to Itami like everyone else. "So hey what's up guys, nice to be working with you I guess. Just fall in line or…whatever?"

Shiro gave a disappointed look. "This is the guy? This is our CO?" She muttered to herself. The marine was on the same level as Kuribayashi. "Alright then men, women, our task is simple. Look around the landscape and try to find any civilization not trying to kill us." He gave a nervous look as several eyes were on him and he was the one responsible for their well being. "So yeah uh…mount up or whatever."

"You heard the Lieutenant! Mount up!" Kuwahara shouted.

A couple of field engineers working on the wall structure waved off the 3rd recon team as they drove by. The Humvee's suspension handled any bumps or such on the terrain.

"So what's first Lieutenant?" Kurata asked Itami as he drove the lead vehicle. "Well uh…," He pulled out an iPad used for strategic navigation on the field and looked at a small incomplete map. "UAVs spotted a village not too far away, let's head there first." He placed it on a stand on the dashboard and pointed at where they were, and the village. "Drive straight and we should come up on a road. Head left once we get on it and it'll take us to the village."

Later…

The team arrived at the small village but what they came across was a disaster. The place looked ransacked and was barren. "Jesus. The hell happened here?" Hicks asked no one in particular as he looked at a half burnt home.

Kurokawa and Jeong-wi came across a large amount of dead cattle. This was no disease that killed them, it was a slaughter. Kuwahara reported back to Itami, "There's nothing here sir. Not a single soul in sight."

Itami sighed disappointedly and was about to do one of the stupidest things as a soldier. Shout out to the open. "Be ready Incase something happens." The Sergeant Major had a confused look before Itami began. "HELLO! IS ANYONE OUT THERE!? WE MEAN YOU NO HARM!"

"Sir, we already checked, I don't think anyone is here any longer." Shiro said before movement on the ground caught Itami's eyes. The coalition forces grabbed their rifles in ready as a trap door opened, revealing a young boy. "A kid?"

Panicked shouting came from inside as a woman, supposedly his mother, tried to drag him back down, only to freeze as she saw the coalition forces. Kurokawa made a friendly smile as the others tried following her example.

Soon, a grown man came up and saw the coalition soldiers and then several others came up. Realization hit the JSDF officer. They were hiding.

Later…

"So the Empire came here and did this?" Itami questioned the village chief. "Yes. We had little warning, and no doubt other villages are in the same predicament."

"So they came in, took all your eldest sons, and ransacked the place, why?"

"The king wanted strength for his army. We were his sources. The Varden must be causing him some trouble these days."

"The 'Varden'?" The Chief gave a surprised look. "You haven't heard of them?" Itami shook his head. "No we do not. In fact we're foreigners to this place." The chief's eyes widened. "So it's true. Rumors of a foreign army have spread. At first I thought it was just rumors but…why have you come here?"

"We only seek out information and knowledge of how this place works, economics, government, and culture lifestyle. And maybe even a map would be kind."

Later…

"Great, so we were previously fighting against an idiotic dictator, and now we're dealing with a dictator who somehow appears immortal and can use magic." Itami groaned after hearing of king Galbatorix. "Well when I come to bullets, nothing is immortal." Hicks smirked as he cocked his m16 assault rifle.

"I'm not concerned about what we're facing, I'm just hoping we find something cool out here." Kurata said as he gave a disappointed look. "So you still have a thing for cat girls?" Itami asked.

"Pfff, either a cat girl or a hot witch yeah I could totally go for that. I mean I did expect to see maybe a couple of dragons flying around, maybe a fairy or two. So what are you interested in lieutenant? Got something on your mind?"

"Well, maybe some magic girls would be really cute."

"Seriously dude?"

"Emu is smokin'!"

"Your standards are low."

Itami raised his eyebrow. "Don't you be talking about my waifu like that!"

"Relax man she's fine, I can even sing her whole opening theme song." "Really!?" "Hell yeah!"

"When I feel tho," "One place to go!" "Mei-Com, Mei-Com!" The two sung together as they left the radio on. "Oh dear god." Shiro muttered as she would have to deal with this for a while.

"Mei-Com, Mei-Com, ahoohoo YEAAAAAAAHHH!"

Later…

"Just a quick question. Do you think this Empire coming into Korea had something to do with territorial gain, or filling up their barracks?" Kuwahara was looking at the map the village chief gave them as the thought came to him.

"Probably both." Johnson replied. "I mean they are at war with a rebel group so, that gives them plenty of reason."

"From serving a dictator, to fighting a dictator, and then fighting another dictator." Jeong-wi said making everyone's eyes go wide. "You were from the North!?"

"Yeah, soon I learned the truth of what was going on and made up my mind. I turned myself into you guys willingly, and I ended up here. Wouldn't be the same if it was the opposite side."

"Amen." Karen said from the radio as it was still left on.

Kuwahara grinned. "Hm, I'm just glad at least some of you guys had a difference of opinion. Felt kinda bad killing a bunch of men motivated by lies."

"Yeah well, I'm just glad our country is now gonna be whole. That and the true origins of the hamburger."

That made everyone burst out laughing. "Where did you think the damn thing came from, God?" Karen asked while still giggling. "Actually we were told Kim Jong-IL invented it." Hicks pulled out a Desert Eagle and clicked the hammer. "I now wish I could time travel and kill Kim Jong-IL and Kim Jong-Un again. Because NO ONE, steals our culture and claims it as their own, and because it sounds funny." Hicks declared with a demonic grin.

"Man, if another country claims that sushi came from their country, I would be pissed." Itami said until Kuwahara noticed something. "Sir! Over there!" He pointed towards the distance showing a structure resembling a tower.

Later…

"The hell's a random tower doing out in the middle of nowhere?" Kurata asked as he rubbed the back of his head. "Beats me. Should we look inside?" Kurokawa asked as she noticed a small door.

Even with their torches the place was pitch black, barely any visibility. "WHHHAAAAA!" They all turned to see Kurata facing a skeleton. "I-I'm good." They shook their heads and continued inward. Floorboards creaked loudly under them, threatening to fall apart under their weight.

They passed several skeletons and bones that looked to be running from something, or at least was running from something. "What the hell happened here?" Shiro asked as she passed another skeleton. "Kurata, Kurokawa, and Hicks with me upstairs. The rest stay here and keep an eye out." Itami ordered as he made it up with the other three.

The second story was no different as darkness surrounded them. "I really don't like this sir." Kurata noted as he felt a chill run through his spine. "Just don't think about it Kurata." "Lieutenant, got something over there." Kurokawa advised as a small light illuminated a small area.

They made their way over as they came across a skeleton with his/her hands raised over a bowl, and in that bowl, were two polished stones. Black and white. "Hmm, gems?" Hicks questioned as he touched the smooth surface of the black.

"Hmm, should we take 'em with us?" Kurata asked as he looked at his reflection in the white. Itami thought for a moment and saw no harm in doing so. "I don't see why not. Maybe we can learn something from the material."

With that, Kurata grabbed the white one and Hicks the black, not knowing they just triggered something big.

*Crack*

Their blood ran cold as they neared that sound. It continued as the walls around the tower began to crack. "Guys, RUNN!" Itami shouted and they began to make they're way down the stairs. The others were looking around confusingly until Itami, Kurata, Hicks, and Kurokawa came running down. "GO GO GET OUT!"

They made it out just as the tower gave way and collapsed, causing a huge dust cloud to take shape. "Cough, cough, is everyone ok?!" Itami shouted as he cleared the dust from his lungs.

"Good!"

"Green!"

"I'm here!"

"Alive!"

"We're good! What the hell did you guys do?"

"We uh…grabbed two gems." Kurata showed them the white gem in hands as did Hicks with the white.

"3rd Recon Team! You guys ok?" The crew inside the Stryker pulled up next to them as they contacted them through the radio. "Yeah we're good. Just nearly got flattened." Itami looked back at the rubble that nearly killed them and sighed.

"Good, because we got company."

Itami looked out at the massive hoard of Urgals headed their way. "Intel said they were called Urgals right?" He asked Johnson who nodded. "Sir, what do you suggest?" Kurokawa asked her CO. "Well, um…you think you can comfort me?"

"Uhh…what?"

"Nevermind." Itami said now being more serious. "Those things must be headed somewhere, no way it can't be just us."

"Well then sir if you're curious then why don't you go ask yourself?" Shiro suggested with a cheeky grin.

"You always like this?" Shiro just shut her mouth after. "Isn't that village also in our general direction from them?"

Realization hit the team after that. "We need to warn them of this, now."

Urû'ban…

Galbatorix sat atop his throne as he received news he was not pleased with. "An army has come out from the other side of the gate?"

"Yes my king. It is this army that has left our force there in ruins." Galbatorix wasn't concerned about there being another army on the other side of this gate he ordered to be created. Now he felt a bit uneasy. "What kind of army are we facing?"

Village…

"A horde of urgals!?" The village chief shouted as he looked at the picture Itami showed him on his phone. "Yes, and we believe they may be headed this way."

The villagers gasped at the image as their chief was thinking of their next move. "You've May of just saved our lives for this warning. But now is no time to celebrate, for we must leave this place now. Once the Urgals step foot in here and encounter us, no one will be spared."

"We'll help you. If they catch up, just let us handle them." Itami said as the Chief felt a bit of relief. "You are too kind. But I can't ask you to put such a burden on you bunch." Itami shook his head. "We're soldiers of the United States, Korean, and JSDF coalition. Such burdens are our job."

Villagers began filling wagons and carts with as many belongings they could bring in panic. "Take whatever is most important to you! Be quick, we may not have much time!" The village chief's wife shouted as she loaded a small crate of food into a cart.

AN:Some of the original characters will be in this, but with a different background. Be advised, I'm a little confused about the concept of using the ancient language so some detailed suggestions would be nice.

In a small hut more distant from the rest of the village, a girl with blue dyed hair stepped out by the name of Lelei La-lalena stepped out carrying a small pack of her most important belongings. Being a magician, most of it was scriptures of alchemy and the ancient language used to perform them. She made it to a white mare she rode upon traveling and hung her pack along the saddle and mounted. "Fram." She said as the horse began moving forward.

The sound of wood breaking and screaming was a bad sign as the huge line of wagons stopped. Lelei was confused by the hold up until one of the villagers ran up to her. "Miss Lelei, thank goodness you're here!"

She gave a response with little to no emotion. "What seems to be the trouble?"

"One the carts was carrying too much and it's axle broke. It's stuck on the road and we can't continue until it's cleared."

Just before Lelei could respond, voices caught her attention. "Get a situation on the accident! We gotta get these people moving! Kurokawa check for any wounded!" "Yes sir!"

They moved in an orderly and well organized manner. "Soldiers?" She tried reaching out into the minds of one of them only to find a protective barrier around each one. Some had a couple of leaks but were still strong.

At the front, a cart laid on its side as it's horse was panicking on it's side as well. A young girl was breathing badly as Kurokawa was tending to her. "Bruised lung, cracked ribs, maybe some internal bleeding, and a mild concussion." She reported as she began doing her best to keep her alive. "Ma'am excuse me, what are you doing?" Kurokawa looked up to see a girl with blue hair approach and observe the young girl. "Severe injuries, life threatening." She reached out into her mind as she drew up her strength and muttered "Heill." Magic poured out of her and into the girl, causing her wounds to heal up while drawing a lot of her strength.

As soon as she was finished weakness overcame her as she hung her head low, having spent her energy. Kurokawa was left with a blank stare while the other soldiers were wide eyed. The horse on the ground broke free and reared up in panic as it prepared to beat down the combat medic and magician. Lelei watched in fear as she was too weak to do anything to stop it.

Three loud bangs went off as blood erupted from the horse and it dropped dead. Kuwahara holding a Type-64 with a smoking barrel. "Nice shot pops!" Itami called out as he made sure the two girls were ok. Lelei was rethinking of the events that just took place. Those soldiers…just saved her.

A low growling noise came over the village as the inhabitants looked around in fear and wonder of where it was coming from. The coalition soldiers were familiar as they called it over to clear the way. The Styker came into view as the villagers jumped back in surprise of such a beast. "Ryker-03 requesting fire on that damaged cart blocking the road." Itami said into the radio. "Understood sir, stand by." The turret then swung towards it's target and fired.

The explosion blew the cart to pieces as parts scattered, clearing the road. The villagers were amazed by the performance as it then drove off down the road, waiting for them.

China…

"So this new gate to another world, what do you make of it sir?"

"I see it as a new opportunity for our country. A new start of wealth and prosperity."

"Well it's not like we can just ask the US, Koreans, or Japanese to, let us send troops through it."

"Which is why we'll use force. When the chance arises, we'll send our own army through and take control of that gate."

"Are sure that's a good idea sir? I mean something like that could be the start of a third world war."

"Which is why we must plan this carefully. One mistake, and we may not have a new China."

Alagaësia…

"Few, man is it hot out here." Itami stayed as he drank from his canteen. He looked back at the large trail of wagons that has grown slightly smaller from the beginning.

So far a few have been lost by a broken axle, or getting stuck in mud. The two US rangers were slowly pushing a families cart out of a pool of mud as they let out a loud scream. "THREE, TWO, ONE, PUSH! RAHHHHHHHHHHHH!" The cart finally lurched violently free as it rolled onto the flat dry ground. Hicks gave Karen as thumbs up as she returned it adding I made nod. Some were impressed by a human woman showing such brute strength as a man. Not a common sight.

"Jeez, we're moving at like a snail's pace at this speed." Itami complained as they made little progress from half an hour ago. "At this rate those Urgals are gonna catch up with us." Kurata advised as he continued driving. "Great, next thing we need is getting the villagers caught between a firefight."

Lelei was curiously observing the strange creature that destroyed the wagon blocking their path in the village. She tried many times reaching out to it's mind only to find two human minds. Both shielded by an unbreakable shield. Where was this thing's things conscious?

"Thank god for air conditioning. I would be cooking like a steak on a Barbecue." The driver was looking at the blue haired chick studying his vehicle. "What, you interested?" He chuckled to himself as he drove on forward at a slow pace. "Hey, I got something on the thermal to our rear!" The gunner called out as he spotted something on the thermals.

Itami looked back at the kids and elderly they brought on board his humvee. This was to prevent them from being left behind, as some of their wagons broke down. "Lieutenant Itami, Lieutenant Itami, this is Ryker-03!"

"Copy Ryker. What you got?"

"Multiple unknown contacts approaching from our rear, looks to be the urgals!"

Itami's eyes widened as he looked at the rear mirror. Long behold the hoard of Urgals have caught up with them and was approaching fast. "Shit, WE GOT CONTACT!"

The villagers in the rear had little time to react before the Urgals were among them and began slaughtering. Exhaustion dropped their guard greatly as they were unprepared. Blood was shed as the Urgals dismembered limbs and crushed bones in their brutal attack.

A mother hugged her two children as they watched their father get slashed across the back. A urgal turned its attention on them and began advancing, not before something shot through its head and splattered blood out the side.

The two Humvees speed towards the rear at full throttle while the Stryker was behind them, not able to move as fast. "DRAW THEIR ATTENTION AWAY FROM THE CIVILIANS!" Itami shouted as he let loose with his battle rifle. Dozens of cracks echoed as urgals began to drop dead with blood spilling out of holes. That got their attention.

A kull noticed the humans inside the vehicles and made a battle cry. "RAH KILL THEM!" He ordered as the urgals focused their attention on the coalition force.

Itami counted at least three hundred average as he swapped another mag. The urgals were in pursuit but were unable to catch them as the vehicles were just too fast. "KURIBAYASHI 10 O' CLOCK!" Johnson called out as Shiro dropped one getting a little too close as they passed by the hoard. "Hey, got eyes on a big fucker!" Hicks called out as he noticed the kull with two large crude battle axes. "Ryker, what's your status?" Itami asked as an explosion tore into the urgal ranks. "On station and firing sir."

The Stryker fired another round as the empty spent shell casing ejected from the turret. "Giving you a priority target, stand by for laser designation!" Itami pulled out a small cylinder and attached it to his gun, aiming at the kull.

"Copy that, targeting the big fucker." The Stryker aimed the turret at the kull as a laser indicator popped up. "Shot out!" The gunner called out as he felt the kickback on the shot.

The shell impacted right in front of the kull and threw it off its feet, but didn't kill it. "Fucker's still alive, hit 'em again!" The auto loader took about ten seconds before the gun was rearmed. "Shot out!" Only this time, there was no kickback. "Fuck, gun failed. Lieutenant, our gun failed we can't shoot!"

Itami cursed as he fired with his battle rifle as the kull. Bullets weren't gonna do much to it. "Hey Itami, think we can use this?" He looked over to see Hicks holding a SMAW launcher. "Do it." Itami nodded as Hicks grinned and went back up to the gunner's seat. Not using the .50 cal, but a freaking bazooka. "Alright you ugly son of a bitch. Come to daddy." He said to himself as he lined up the shot.

"Eat this!" A rocket shot out of the tube and raced for the kull. The creature had little time to react as a small explosive warhead impacted on it's chest and exploded. Small body parts flew everywhere as the upper body was made non existent.

The urgals froze for a second before realizing their leader was dead. A cry broke out as the urgals began to disengage from the fight with only a handful left. The vehicles stopped as the coalition soldiers watched them retreat.

Itami sighed as he brushed sweat from his forehead.

Later…

The casualties were great as almost a quarter of the civilians were killed in the attack. There was a great deal of mourning as their corpses were given at least a proper burial. Johnson folded his E-tool and stoad it away.

"You're leaving them?" Itami asked baffled at the village chief.

"We can't care for their well being. We can't find shelter or relatives in the kingdom of Surda. But they," He guestered at the widowed, elderly, and orphaned. "Have nowhere else to go."

"I know it's not in my right, but-," "We'll take 'em with us." Itami answered before the Chief could finish. "You'll take them?" Itami nodded. "They'll be under our care. You have my word."

The Chief shook his head slowly. "You people are a strange bunch I've never seen before. We will spread tales of your existence. The Men of Green."

The villagers made their final farewells as the Men in Green waved them goodbye. "Safe travels!" Karen called putting as they slowly disappeared over the hill.

Itami looked back at the folks left behind and walked forward. Lelie was among them as she wanted to make sure they were safe. "Don't you people worry! Just leave it to us!" Itami shouted with a goofy smile that prompted a few laughs.

Inside one of the Humvees, the gems inside of Kurata's and Hick's bag shook, then remained motionless.

AN: Hope I did good to please y'all. If you have any suggestions however I will gladly look through them in the reviews. Your support is most appreciated!