January, 1942.

In an airfield in California, Colonel Hogan got prepared for his mission. To fly over Japan, get shot down and get captured. Then.. He had to take the rest from there. He was told to go to that airfield, and look for his plan. A green plane, with the letters POW on the right. He saw, inside of the plane.. Two men. One was African-American, with brown hair and brown eyes. Dressed in a green USSAAF, engineers corps uniform. On his uniform.. Were the stripes of a Staff Sergeant.

Hogan introduced himself, "Hello, Sergeant." The man looked to notice him. Hogan extended his hand, "Colonel Robert Hogan."

The man shook his hand, "Staff Sergeant James Ivan Kinchloe." He chuckled, "So.. You're the man in charge, huh?"

Hogan smiled, "Yep. Off to Japan." He looked around, "Wasn't there another man, who's supposed to be joining us?" He'd remembered that there were two Americans, helping him out in their operation in Japan.. But, he'd only seen one so far.

Kinchloe said, "Yeah, Technical Sergeant Carter. He's inside the plane." Kinch guided Hogan, into the plane.

They saw another man, dressed in the USAAF uniform. He was about as tall as they were. He had blonde hair, blue eyes, and was working on what looked like a bomb. He looked up, and saluted Hogan... After, accidentally hitting his head with a wrench.

Hogan said, "I.. Take it your Sergeant Carter?" He looked around, mildly surprised with the man.. But felt he was okay.

Carter replied, rubbing his head, "Yes, Sir." He stood up, "Just planning to drop the bombs on the Japanese, Sir. Just.. One little explosion, before we start this secret operation."

Hogan smiled, "I like your thinking, Carter." He asked his men, "You two, have everything you need?" They both nodded, "Alright. Off to Japan." Hogan got into the pilot seat.. And the plane took off.. Beginning the mission that take up the next three years of their lives.

(A few hours later. Japanese air space.)

They plane flew over Tokyo, and dropped the bomb Carter had constructed... On Tokyo. Then, they flew over to another part of the Empire of Japan.. Korea.

They faked being shot down, and parachuted out of the plane.. Quickly picked up by the Kempetai. In charge of the Kempetai group arresting then.. Was a woman. With long auburn hair, and golden eyes.. The rank insignia on her uniform.. Showed that she was a Colonel.

She said, in perfect English, "Americans! I am Colonel Cinder Fall, of the Kempetai! As of this moment.. You are prisoners of the Empire of Japan!" She looked in particular at Hogan.. And smirked.

She ordered her soldiers (in Japanese, which the Americans didn't understand a word of), and carted the prisoners off, in a truck.

The truck went for a whole 200 miles from where the plane crashed. Then.. Stopped suddenly. The prisoners knew.. They were going to a POW camp.. Just didn't know which one.

The truck stopped.. They looked outside.

The guards took all the prisoners out, of each vehicle. As they got out.. They were horrified.

One prisoner, had a butchered uniform of the Northern Chinese Army. His name tag, said "Captain Chang." He had slash marks all over his body.. His legs were both broken.. The Japanese had chopped his penis and testicles off.. And hanged him.

Hogan asked Fall, "How.. Can you do that,to people ?"

She replied, "You Americans.. Too soft. You can't do, what is needed."

Two young people stepped out, dressed in the uniform of the Japanese Imperial Navy.. But.. Neither of them was Japanese.

One was a young white man. With silver hair, black eyes.. And dressed in a different kind of Japanese uniform (on shoulders.. Were the flag of Japan.. And the British flag, crossed out).

The other.. Was a young woman.. She was clearly from India, by her skin tone. She had green hair and red eyes.

The man said, "'Ello, Colonel." He viewed the new prisoners, "New catches?"

Cinder replied, "Yes. All Americans."

The Indian woman scoffed, "Allies of the British."

Hogan looked at then, "An Indian and Cockney, serving the Japanese empire.. You betrayed your countries."

The man said, in disgust, "A country that gave me NOTHING! While Japan.. Gave me everything." He walked in front of them, "My name.. Is Sergeant Mercury Black. Sergeant of the Guard here. You will respect me, if you want to survive here."

Hogan said, "Nor likely."

The Indian woman said, "I am Emerald Sustrai. Adjutant. Everyone here, except the camp commander.. Answers to me."

Kinch said, sarcastically, "Wonderful. A woman, bossing me around. Just like marriage."

The two defectors, didn't care for their remarks. But, they gathered the POWs in front of the camp commander's office.

The commanding officer, of the Japanese camp stepped out. He was dressed in the uniform of the Japanese Navy. He had short dark hair, and brown eyes.

He yelled, "I am Major Fuji Kobiaji, of the Imperial Navy. Commander of this camp. I will stand.. For no escape attempts!" He pointed to the dead Chinese captain, from earlier, "HE attempted escape! Look at him now!" He looked toward Hogan, "A new senior POW officer.."

Hogan walked forward, "Colonel Robert Hogan, US Army Air Corps."

Fuji said, in all seriousness, "From now on, Colonel.. If you have anything to speak of.. You speak to me." He took fall, and landed on his rear, "OI vey." He got up, "ALL PRISONERS DISMISSED!"

(Later. Prisoners barracks 2).

Hogan, Kinch and Carter set up shop, in their new quarters. Hogan stood, right outside of his office/quarters.

Across from him, on one of the POWs bunks, sat a young woman. Dressed in the uniform of the British Army. (However.. Her uniform top, seemed to be a few sizes too small for her). She had short blond hair and red eyes. Next to her, was a man of average height, with long brown hair, and a green eye. (The other had an eye patch over it). He was dressed in the uniform of the French Army. The two had been holding each other's hands.

Hogan asked, "Who might you two be?"

The woman said, "Lieutenant Seras Victoria, British Army." She saluted, slowly.. Her uniform strained to hold back.. Two certain parts of her body.. She said, "My commander and I were sent to help the Chinese, fight the Japanese till we got captured." She was a woman combatant.. There were two British women in the camp.. A combatant, and a nurse.. Hogan wondered where he'd find the nurse.

The Frenchman said, "Captain Pip Bernadotte. French Army, in Asia. Sent here, to help fight the Japanese in Vietnam." He kissed Seras. He then said, "The three of us were captured together. And.." He blushed, "We've become closer."

Hogan noted this.. Knowing they must be lovers. He asked, "Three?"

Seras looked down, "We had two other British people in camp, Colonel. A nurse.. And my commanding officer.. Both killed by the Japanese, after only two months in this camp."

Hogan said, in sincerity, "I'm sorry for your loss." He extended his hand, "Nice to meet you both."

They shook his hand.. And left. Hogan asked, "Any other Americans in this camp?"

Pip replied, "Only one.. The priest. But.. The Japanese don't have any record of him. No one knows, they day he was captured. He's just.. Here." As he and Seras went into a more.. Private room.. He yelled, "Check the Chaplain's quarters. You'll typically find him there." Pip soon shut the door.. And the last sound Hogan heard, before leaving the barracks, was Seras giggling.

Hogan went into the Chaplain's quarters.. It was only a short distance from his barracks. In there.. Was a tall man (about 7'5). Dressed in the typical U.S. Army uniform.. But, he had an addition to his uniform. A mask. It hid his face, except for his eyes. They were concealed by sunglasses. On his collar, were the bars of a Captain.. And a cross. On his shoulders.. Were the American flag, and the flag of Alabama.

Hogan asked, "You're our priest?"

The man said, "Father Jay Mcallister. Yes sir." He handed him a shovel, "I know what you're planning, Colonel. Perfectly willing to help out."

Hogan looked around.. Kinch had his radio parts.. Hogan said, holding his shovel, "Alright.. Let's get to work."