August 1st, 2016 AD of the Georgian calendar

The sound of unrelenting gun and mortar fire filled the air as men hid in their dugouts to escape the swarm of arrows flying at them. High command had ordered the 27th regiment to secure Tungri castle that layed some 20 miles from Alnus, stationed garrison being the nearest immediate threat to what was slowly becoming what could be called Fort Cluster.

Tungri castle was flanked by the Roma river to the rear and the dense Roldom forest to the front and sides, add a moat and a tall stone wall and you'll got yourself a high quality fortress or at least against a medieval army. If this was back on earth they could've easily called a artillery strike or have tanks rolling through the gates but this was fantasyland where the few roads are nothing more then dirt, weak bridges, dense forests and a shit ton of rain.

Behind Johnson the three mortar teams with them were rushing to set up their mortars to destroy the towers while the infantry gave covering fire. His M4 would bounce up every time he squeezed the trigger, hopefully but not likely hitting a defender to decrease the amount of arrows aimed at him and his comrades.

"Fire!" Bang! Bang! Bang! 'About fucking time.' He though as a few seconds later one of the towers where archers were firing at them exploded, sending bits of stone to fly everywhere. Another blasted a hole in the wall and another slammed into the front gate, sending the drawbridge swinging down and giving the Americans the opportunity to swarm the defenders but waited for the mortars to soften them up a little more.

Bang! Bang! Bang! A second salvo was fired but this time, large clouds of white smoke bloomed where the rounds landed: Tear gas, the police's best friend when it comes to pushing back a riot.

"Gas! Gas! Gas!" The sound of squad leaders calling out those infamous words could be heard across the line while Johnson and many others rushed to put on their gas masks. The mortars fire few more rounds of tear gas before silencing so the troops could move in. Without hesitation the soldiers crawled out of their dugouts and moved in, conducting marching fire to suppress the enemy and enter the castle perimeters.

The hole in the wall became the mortal wound for the fortress as the 25th crossed the drawbridge and swarmed through the gate and breach into the courtyard, gunning down all Saderan or what they believed to be Saderan soldiers who held a weapon in their hand. Archers on their sides began shooting arrows, hitting a few men and even hitting a guy in the cheek but quickly they meet the same fate as their companions but the keep still stood and still enemy combatants inside.

They could simply bomb the to hell but command prohibited such action because "The castle could have vital information and became a strategic hub." So they had to do it the hard way and clean the entire building of tangos. "Werewolf-1, this is werewolf-2. Be advised we've taken the courtyard but taking arrow fire!" Said Colonel Thompson while taking over behind a wagon while the stubborn Saderan attempted to keep the Americans back.

"Hmm roger that over!" He got up and cocked his weapon, "Aright boys let's move, move, move!" Quickly without hast the first battalion gave suppressive fire while the second prepared to storm the keep. Against the wall Johnson watched the soldiers in front of him make a few hand signals before kicking the door down and tossing a flash bang, the grenade exploded and the wolfhounds ran in, clearing the way for the rest to follow suit.

The dimly lit hall was lit up by gunfire and filled with screams of men who trained tirelessly for years only to have a bullet zip through their bodies, covering the floor with multiple pools of blood. Considering the size of the keep, Company A, the one Johnson was apart of would clear the upper levels while company b would go downstairs. The soldiers swiftly moved upstairs and walking past the dead bodies that tumbled down, belonging to the Saderans who bravely or rather foolishly attacked them.

"Clear!" Called out one soldier and came the more grueling part, clear the premise room by room and the narrow hallways didn't make it any better. As Johnson, Cork, Zhao and Collins moved turned dark corridor another team was ahead of them readying to kick down the door. When one of them kicked it down there was a mighty yell and the soldier screamed as he had a spear stabbed through his upper abdomen only to start chocking on his own blood. While the Americans jumped they quickly gunned down the attacker along with the rest in his friends who ambushed them.

But unfortunately their comrade had stopped moving, his face permanently frozen in terror. "Shit.." cork muttered under his breath while he and the rest of them move on to the next room to clear out. Over the next forty minutes it was the same yet nerve racking cycle, they could kick down a more, if had tangos inside they'd shoot them dead, if it had civilians or surrendering combatants inside they'd take them out for another fire team to take them downstairs, yell "clear!" and move on; sometimes there were a few close calls but overall for Johnson's team there were no real issues.

Finally they reached the last door on the last floor, after this the mission would be complete and they could return to the barracks to rest. "Ready?" Asked Collins, Zhao, Cork and Johnson nodded and with a mighty kick the seasoned Corporal brought down the door and revealed lavish bedroom with a two knights, a quite startled man in fancy clothes and most surprising a woman in rags.

"US army, drop your weapons now!" He barked while he his companions aimed their carbines at them, motioning them to drop the swords in their seethes. The knights having no other choice took the easy route and surrendered while the presumed noble had other ideas.

"Quid agis, interficite!" He shouted, and pulled out a dagger. "Im not saying it again, drop it!" "quid est domine!" Zhao shouted, telling him to do it but to no avail. "Magister obsecro, aud-" the woman said to the noble but his slap stopped her plea, causing her to fall to the ground. "Vivat Imperii!" He ran to the Americans with dagger in hand, but fell to the ground as he was riddled with holes.

"Cork, check them for any hidden weapons." "Yes sir." As cork walked up to the knights who was smarter then the now dead noble was, Johnson decided to check up on the woman who was slapped. He placed his weapon back onto his shoulder kneeled, extending his hand but she flinched think he would strike her. "Hey it's ok." He said in a soft, reinsuring voice. Now up close he could see she was no ordinary woman. she instead of human ears on the sides of her head, she had wolf ears on the top of her head and tail that matched her her ravin black hair. He came to the conclusion that she would be what the Japanese would call a neko.

She for a second looked at his hand before making a decision, although hesitant she slowly grabbed his hand and he pulled her up; the look of bewilderment etched on her face. "Your going to be alright." He then pointed to himself. "I am Micheal." She then pointed to herself, "Ellia..."

August 2nd, 2016 of the Georgian calendar

Eighty feet above the blue sea twelve Apache helicopters are flying two miles off the coast of the Alnus peninsula and to their destination, the last sighting of a enemy squadron of potential landing craft. If they landed it'd be one more thorn in headquarter's side so the flight lead by captain Loch or by his call sign'Hawk' was tasked with destroying the naval force.

"Enemy fleet spotted!" Says a female voice. Hawk looked to his co-pilot and gunner 'Talons', the grim reaper in human form. "This is Hawk, proceed to engage!" In a matter of moments, bursts from the 30mm chain guns tear through the ships like nothing. Another Apache fires a salvo of Hydra 70 unguided rockets at a ship, blowing it and the men onboard sky high.

"Shit! Looks like their shooting anti-air batteries!" Call out one as Hawk looks down and see a some of the ships attempting to shoot down the helicopters with ballistas. "Take evasive maneuver and climb." The helicopters climb high and watch as the sailors pitifully fail to land a hit. Now the Apaches weren't playing, "Enough fucking around, starting using some rockets!" Soon the enemy fleet was being annihilated and only after eleven minutes all that was left was torn bodies and driftwood.

"Good work, head back to base." And finally the Apache's set off for home. Hawk thought about the engagement, the enemy was laughably technically far behind and was completely defenseless. If this was how battles were going to be fought then either the Roman knock-offs were stupid or just like npcs simply determined to die.

Fuaneos 5th, 687 of the Imperial calendar

Emperor Artus comfortably sat in his throne with a cup of wine in his hand, enjoying his peace and quiet until the doors to the throne room were suddenly opened and startling the old monarch. "Your majesty !" His servant called as he rushed passed the elite royal guards and kneeled before him. "What do you want Balzig?" He grumbled, recently the man would chattering about how a lord wanted payment or how the Pukunese were starting to get more rebellious.

"I appears the Imperial navy has suffered a massive defeat." His interest peeked, "go on, what happened?" The servant nodding and continued. "Since the Saderans were pushed out of the Alnus peninsula they've attempted to rat out what they call 'other-worlders' by unconventional means. From our spies they tried to land on the Elban coast but were destroyed by a dozen flying chariots." 'Flying chariots? What type of creatures are they?' "Our intelligence believes over thirty-seven transport and fifteen trimetes were sunk with only one escaping."

"Are you sure that's correct? No naval forces could be destroyed by so few winged beasts." "Your majesty, this information came from our best informants and I'd never lie to you." "Then send more spies, if these Other-worlders possess such power then maybe we can gain it as well." Balzig nodded and seed himself out in a hurry.

Ok now we're in chapter three, I know there have been long pauses between updates but considering you guys seem to love my content I'll continue on like this. As usual please share your thoughtsand opinions in the review section and I see you in a bit! 0w0