Hey everyone! Here's another chapter of GATE: Thus XCOM fought there!
Now I was meant to upload this a couple of days ago but I had work and I was flat out working my ass off since...you know. Anyway I've gotten this chapter out and I noticed it's pretty long so I hope this compensates for the short and simple opening chapter.
Now there isn't much to say than enjoy the work I have put together!
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In the pipe 5 by 5
A month had passed and the commander had given us the green light to deploy in the Ginza district. Some of my squad who I will be leaving to form a new one is currently in a Behemoth Tank curtesy of XCOM's reverse engineering and the Alien's technology. This baby is able to transport a full squad of troops and even MEC Troopers, they work exactly like a Sky ranger but it's a Tank that has three concealed plasma guns, rocket launcher and 3 tonnes of armour thick enough that several M1 Abrams would have trouble busting through.
My Squad wasn't the only one going through. The one that I will have under my command as well as another squad will be joining us as well. I know just having 3 squads of 6 from XCOM may not be much but we prefer quality over quantity. It worked when the Aliens invaded, plus even having a single squad of XCOM troops can do some damage but having 18 of em as well as having MEC Troopers, PSI Operatives, S.H. and even normal infantry there's a mix of everything in this project so nothing is ever really the same.
I was off to the side of the road seeing there were a bunch of flowers laid to those who had died 3 months ago. I was wearing my Armour like usual but my loadout was conventional weaponry such as the XCOM Pistol and the X-9 Assault rifle, we didn't really need to use Laser or plasma weapons. No real point.
I looked along the table to see many names in the massacre, I close my eyes and sighed just seeing how many had died. I paid my respects and walked away to the tanks that my squad was at, three of the Behemoths were on the road in V formation with my squad's tank being the front one. We were all gathered around the tanks and we then heard the Prime Minster of Japan give his speech to the JSDF before we enter the GATE.
"I am Lt. General Hazama! Several missions have scouted the region over the past 4 weeks. So far all of them have returned safely but we still don't know what we're facing".
'If you'd seen the Ginza incident, you'd have a pretty good idea but I digress'. I thought to myself.
"Then I suggest you'd all get ready for a firefight the moment we reach the other side!" The Lt. General said as I then looked over to the same JSDF member who I met during the incident who I learned was Yoji Itami. Seemed much more the part with the uniform on from when I first met him.
"One more thing. Several squads of XCOM soldiers have been given permission for a join operation with the JSDF and will assist in our endeavours. So I want you to treat them with the utmost respect, and are fellow comrades for this deployment. We'll be moving out shortly. Standby!" Hazama announced as our presence was now more known as the rest of XCOM had started getting ready and the JSDF were now arming up with what seemed to be old Type-64 rifles and old radio equipment which seemed to be almost prehistoric compared to the stuff that we have here when we advance civilisation with the Alien tech. I guess two minds think alike huh?
I walked over to Itami who was still equipping his gear and he noticed me as I came up to him.
"Funny seeing you here Itami". I said with a short chuckle.
"Well good morning to you Captain". He replied with a smile as he began loading his rifle and stuffing extra ammo in his vest. "So why the down grade from plasma weapons to bullets anyway?" He asked wondering why I wasn't using the same weapons I had when we met.
"Weren't necessary. We're fighting a medieval enemy who is possibly centuries behind us when it comes in technology and conventional weapons are more than enough to support XCOM through the GATE". I answered, Itami nodded in understanding. "Besides, the Council of Nations would want XCOM through the GATE since the Alien's haven't tried to attack us again since 10 years ago so it'd be best it we have our advance Tech stay here just in case".
"Well it'll be great to have earth's heroes tagging along with us huh?" He joked as we both shared a laugh.
"Yea too right mate, too right. I was thinking of visiting Japan but the so called "Special Region" has gotten my interest, I mean this stuff you'd only find in a fairy tale or something but to see it for real. It still kinda surprises me. But then again I've fought against aliens so I guess my surprise was brought down a bit". I shrugged.
"Well whatever's on the other side of the GATE I think we have a pretty good chance. Considering we have guns and they have swords and arrows". Itami stated.
"Yea, Well I'd better get back to my squad see ya on the other side Itami". I said as I then put my helmet on and walked back to the Behemoths.
"You too Captain!" I heard him call back to me. As I made my way to the back of the behemoth I then sat down next to Sunny who nudged me on the shoulder to get my attention.
"Who was that you were talking to over there?" She asked me.
"A friend". I answered honestly and simply she just shrugged and held her M249 in her hands and strummed her fingers, on the weapon in possibly anticipation. We then got word that the JSDF Tanks had rolled through being the spearhead of the operation while XCOM's Behemoths and JSDF Humvees and troop transports waited for the green light to follow them through with our tanks being the front acting as a shield of sorts to protect our allies behind us. I mean I'm not worried since these things are meant to take mortar strikes head on and be able to return to base for repairs. The fuck are swords, arrows and fire breathing dragons gonna do?
Seriously…what?
I then felt the Behemoth start to move and then knew that we were going on through the GATE now. A camera feed on the tank came up on my HUD and saw it was dark as all balls in here save for the vehicle's headlights and the Humvee's headlights behind us lighting the way. Then after another 3 minutes or so there was light at the end of the tunnel showing that the other side of the GATE to the Special Region was now in sight.
When we reached it was night time and saw several of the JSDF tanks stopped up ahead making a firing line. When the Behemoth stopped I saw several lights in the distance meaning there were legions of enemies over there. Meaning there's gonna be fighting and this time we're ready for it.
"All XCOM forces, JSDF are taking defensive positions spread out and reinforce the front line NOW!" Hulk ordered as he slipped his helmet on and the back of the transport lowered having all of us rush out and taking positions on the hill near rocks and any other parts of the environment we could use for cover. I ran and took my position and found Itami along with several other JSDF troops.
"Told ya I'd see you on the other side here". I smiled under my helmet at Itami who just shook his head with a smile. I looked at the soldiers who were in awe of seeing an XCOM soldier in their presence seeing as how we were the ones who defeat the alien threat. "G'day mates". I greeted with a chuckle as any normal Aussie would. We then looked up ahead and saw that the enemy wasn't moving. "What are they waiting for?" I asked aloud.
"Dunno, but I can see it getting brighter, meaning that sun rise will be here shorty". Itami stated before looking at me. "Can you see them with that helmet of yours?" He asked.
"Yea I can see em, but the torches are playing hell with my night vision. I can see nothing but the light of the torches and the dragons in the air, nothing else other than that". I replied checking my rifle and switching the safety off as well as keeping my trigger finger ready for when the fighting starts to begin. But when it was almost impossible to see, I turned off my night vision and saw that the sun was rising. I looked up to see the sun had now shined its rays over the field.
We then saw the enemy had begun charging towards us.
"All units this is Colonel Ruiz. Hold fire until the order is given, hold fire until the enemy is within range!" Hulk called to everyone with that synthetic voice of his being hear through the firing line. Itami, the nearby soldiers and I took aim with our weapons and waited for Hulk's call to fire.
"Steady!"
The enemy kept charging and became more visible as they got close.
"Steady!"
They nearly reached the halfway point of the battlefield and looked over to see several MEC Troopers wielding Mini-Guns instead of Particle cannons or Railguns but were the MEC-3 Paladins where some of them were MEC-2 Sentinels each had various loadouts on their Cyber Suits. I then turned back to the charging enemy and aimed down the sights of my X-9 and had my trigger ready.
"OPEN FIRE!"
I then pulled the trigger along with everyone else and within seconds the enemy force was getting cut down within mere seconds. Infantry weapons were doing the damage they would back at the Ginza incident but the fact there's now tanks involved, they just blew away clusters of enemies with the main guns, the MECs were ripping away the enemy quite literally since the Mini-Gun held about 1000 rounds per clip and never needed to reload. Our Behemoths were firing Plasma blasts at the forces on the ground or launching rockets at the dragons flying from above. With all the firepower on our side it was pretty much a one sided fight, the enemy was being cut down by the numbers and wasn't standing half or even a quarter of a chance against everything we have here.
It makes me honestly wonder though.
How could an enemy like this stand a chance against us?
Since the first attack when we reached the other side of the GATE and it wasn't hard keeping the enemy at bay with the weapons we had, was 2 weeks ago. XCOM and the JSDF had already started to set up a forward operating base here and even though we have only just started we still had a ways to go but it's still very defendable. The enemy force is more of an annoyance as several other forces with different armour usually attack us in hopes to weaken us.
And I'm you can guess how well that went for em.
I was currently with Mad Man near the mortars that belonged to the JSDF because we've had reports that a large enemy force was heading our way due to JSDF scouts and Hulk put us on duty. I heard one of the crews radios go off and ordered the other crews to fire when ready, they fired the mortars and the explosions decimated the enemy as the tanks main guns tore through them without any sort of trouble and the Anti-Air defences made short work of the flying enemies with ease, due to dragons…or Wyverns, I think it's hard to tell from down here, they were so slow a rookie could shoot them out of the air.
It was just another easy as defence.
But all I could do was just sigh and shake my head.
Night had fallen and scouting reports had said that they will be attempting a night raid on the same day. You'd think they'd retreat but no. They think they can take us out at night when they think they can strike us, but it helps when you have night vision everything on your vehicles, weapons and armour. Well, if you're XCOM like me.
If you're the JSDF you'd fire of several flares in the sky revealing the enemy which failed to sneak up on us. They were lit up as if it were day time which the first assault had ended mere hours ago. The Tanks had fired the first shots signalling weapons free for all forces on the firing line, and once again a hail of bullets rained on the enemy forces at the exterior defences which consisted of ditches and barbed wire. As if the bullets weren't stopping them already, now we have bloody barbed wire which to them is like a dead end, and barbed wire is a bitch to get through if you're a normal marine or foot soldier and not wearing power armour.
Tonight thought…I almost feel sorry for them since I feel like this doesn't seem like a war.
When morning had come Itami and I had walked up through the battle's aftermath and saw that it was a sea of bodies. We looked up and saw hundreds of vultures in the sky, each searching for a carcass to feast on. In all honesty I shuddered at the mere sight of the sheer number of vultures in the sky.
"So did you hear the report? Intel said they lost 60, 000". One of the JSDF soldiers said to Itami who I learned was Takeo Kurata back when we first defended the entrance of the GATE when we arrived.
"Plus 60, 000 in Ginza, 2 army corps worth of men". Itami said as he picked up what seems to be a limb of a bow.
"Not even XCOM could fathom the amount of bodies that are lost. The Aliens didn't even abduct that many people, it was possibly in the tens of thousands, but to now know that we just gunned down that many people without even suffering a casualty. It honestly just doesn't feel right to me". I stated.
"Don't tell me you two feel sorry for them". Takeo said.
"120, 000 people? Why would they send so many? And what kind of country are we fighting?" Itami replied as he chucked the bow part with enough force to make it sore a few feet before touching the ground.
"I dunno mates. But I kinda feel that we're just…I dunno making a massacre? Anyone feel me?" I asked the two of them and as expected they nodded their heads in agreement.
A few days later I was called to the 5th combat team headquarters were Hulk was as he told me about a recon job and nothing more. As I walked in the tent I was greeted by Hulk, one of the JSDF officers and Itami.
"You wanted to see me Sir?" I asked Hulk.
"Glad you can make it Alcatraz. First Lieutenant Itami has been put in charge of the Third Recon and Surveillance unit. I have requested that you'd put your new team to the test by going along with them. I've been told that the team is consisting of 12 personnel. Adding in another 6 was a little tough to squeeze in but I'm certain you can manage". Hulk explained to me and started to go even further. "Your assignment is the same as theirs, establish contact with the locals and friendly relations with them is the short and simple, they've allowed us to borrow one of their Humvees as transport since the Behemoths won't be able to keep up if things get hot". Hulk finished as I then nodded in response.
"Alright when will I meet the team then?" I asked my CO. He motioned me to follow him and walked out of the tent, I was about to follow but I looked back towards Itami. "I'll be with ya in a moment mate, don't leave without us ok?" I smiled as I saw him smile back awkwardly which made me wonder.
'Did he get chewed up by his CO or what?' I mentally wondered but shrugged as I followed Hulk towards XCOM's barracks. I walked into the room and inside was my squad gearing up, I would be commanding and tagging along with Itami's recon team.
One of them I instantly recognised was Shaojie Zhang or "Chilong", I was part of the response team that extracted him from China during the invasion in Operation Slingshot. He had joined XCOM's ranks after we brought him back before he could be assassinated by a group of Sectiods and Thin Men. He had taken a liking to heavy weapons and carried enough explosives to decimate an entire unit of aliens.
The other was wearing what was navy blue armour and had an Australian flag on the back of her armour much like I had. However she wore a Barret instead of a helmet which meant it showed some authority in the squad. Her name was Beth Harris.
Another wore black Archangel Armour and had a headset over the cap he was wearing on his head, and he was checking his sniper rifle which mean he was the squad's sharpshooter. by the name of Abdullah Kharam. This became common sense to have snipers wearing jetpacks since they can do a lot of damage with the range and the elevation advantage they had. His chest plate read "Demon".
The other two wore armour different than the others, but it was still the titan armour everyone wears in XCOM as her call sign was "Rhino". However these two were Gene Troopers. One of them was a woman who wore orange armour and carried an Alloy cannon much like Mad Man showing she was an Assault much like myself. Her name was Rosario Moreno.
The last one was Shaun Hall. He wore Purple and Orange colours on his armour and had a backwards cap on his head, I found out the reason why he wore purple armour is that not only he's a Gene Trooper but a Psionic Gene Trooper. Which in XCOM are quite rare considering that you need to be gifted with Psionic abilities and go through Augmentation which makes these kinds of troopers very dangers in the field with the amount of abilities they have on hand. Everyone called him "Mack".
"Squad Attention!" Hulk ordered as the troops stood at attention in our presence. "Alcatraz this is your new squad, now when you are out in the field your call sign will be strike-2. Now I'm sure you already know who you've picked for your new team. But knowing you you'd want to know them personally, I'll leave you to it, deployment in 10 with third recon, good luck". He stated to me before walking out.
"Alright squad since you'll be following my lead I hope we can work together much like my old one. Now I've only seen what I needed in your files but I let actions speak louder than words and a profile only tells part of the story. Now, finish getting yourselves suited up and get ready to move out". I ordered.
"What will the mission be sir?" The other Australian in the room asked me, and on her chest plate read "Smokes" with the Support symbol on it.
"We're to establish contact with the locals and friendly relations with them. What we'll find is unknown, but considering what we've been facing you might have some idea". I replied. "Now, get yourselves geared up and meet me at the Humvees with Third Recon Dismissed". I stated as I then walked out but was stopped by Shaojie who had a smile on his face.
"You didn't just assign me to your squad to keep an eye on me did you?" He asked me.
"Well you do have the tendency to chuck grenades whenever you have the chance". I smiled back and grasped his hand tightly and pulled him in for a bro hug before separating. "With the history we had together, why wouldn't I bring you with me mate?"
"True, but you never really needed me to bail you out of trouble when you look for it". He smiled.
"Hey trouble finds me". I defended but Shaojie had a shit eating grin on his face while laughing. "Well I'll meet you outside, get yourself ready". I said to him and nodded in returned to get himself prepped for the mission ahead.
As Third Recon was assembled and were mounting up I had my squad spread out between the various vehicles we had at our disposal. Rhino and Smokes were in the Humvee that carried some supplies that were JSDF and XCOM, Mack was in the armoured vehicle by himself since he was an expert in heavy weapons much like Chilong who was riding with me in Itami's vehicle which took point and Demon was in the Humvee behind us.
This showed that there was diversity and both teams were spread out evenly within the recon unit. I was riding in the back with Chilong and two other JSDF soldiers, one of them was a Sargent and the other was a Medic of Itami's team. I saw that the Sargent was looking at me with interest.
"Is there a problem Sargent?" I asked casually as she was brought back to reality.
"I apologise Captain, it's just. I've never seen any XCOM soldier in person before. I heard you were total badasses in the war against the Aliens". She smiled and I chuckled in response. The JSDF Medic then got my attention.
"She gets like this whenever there's a soldier that has done feats such as yours Captain". She said with a small smile as I saw her name tag which read Kurokawa.
"Its fine Kurokawa, XCOM is actually quite admired whenever there are troops around people who idolise them. I'm no exception, but hey it's great to be appreciated every once in a while by civilians or even other defence forces". I stated.
"I'm pretty sure you have several good war stories of your own sir". Kuribayashi said as a matter of fact.
"Yea well, I guess you could say that. But just remember Sargent…" I dragged on for an answer.
"Shino Kuribayashi Captain" She answered.
"Well Kuribayashi, just remember the war is something that we XCOM don't really talk about in detail of what happened. It's quite the sensitive topic and some have even resigned from the project due to mental stress and PTSD". I stated which made her go wide eyed and looked down in shame by the looks of it. I guess she didn't want to disrespect the project, which I can understand why. "Shino". I said to her which caught her by surprise by call her by name and not rank.
"XCOM is a powerful force. But we're not invincible, but remember we're the toughest sons of bitches to bring down". I said lifting her spirits a bit as she smiled and nodded. "But if you're an Aussie like me, we're impossible to kill". I chuckled as I took off my helmet for the moment and set it next to me.
"Well, I can say it's truly an honour to work with you captain". Shino stated.
"Heh, rank doesn't need to be said when I'm around. Just call me Alcatraz, keep it simple". I stated and Shino nodded in response in which I smiled. I heard laughing and looked at Chilong who was smiling at me. "What?" I asked him.
"Seems like you have a fan my friend". He said never dropping that smile of his. I simply smiled as I rolled my eyes and shook my head lightly as I leaned back in the seat I was in. "Hey Itami how close are we to the nearest village? The team could stretch their legs a bit". I said to the Lieutenant as he rode shotgun while Kurata drove the Humvee.
"We're close, we'll be approaching the nearest village in a minute". He replied, we then came up to a village but stopped a safe distance so we didn't scare locals. We saw that the village looked quite but we knew someone had to be here. "Itami have your squad stay here, Kurokawa come with me, Smokes, Chilong dismount and let's meet the neighbours". I ordered putting on my helmet as we dismounted and moved slowly up to the main gate of the village and the area looked empty. I gave the hand sign to follow me as we slowly walked forward and saw one of the house's doors opened slightly ajar we looked over but we didn't raise our weapons but had them ready just in case.
I then saw a small head appear from the door noticing it was just a child.
"Stand down, it's only a kid". I said in false alarm as the others lowered their weapons. Then slowly the rest of the towns people came out one by one seeing as no one was being attacked. I then ordered the rest of third recon and strike-2 to come out of hiding and bring the vehicles up showing that we aren't a threat. I then stowed my X-9 on my back so did Smokes and Chilong. Itami then came over with a book which seemed to translate what the people were saying. It was the only form of communication going with these people, I had ran diagnostics of the language of what these people were saying so that it will be easier to find a better way.
I looked at the town's people and several small groups were whispering to each other, but I think their attention was mostly drawn towards the XCOM squad and myself since our armour made us taller and more intimidating than the JSDF. I think my helmet just added emphasis to the intimidation factor as well hell I'd be surprised if they thought I wasn't human but hey I don't blame em.
Hours later we were on the road again with directions from Itami as to our next location. I wasn't fully sure on what kind of friendly relations we had to establish but I think we might be off to a good start. I think.
"Man its nice our here, just like I hoped it would be". Itami said aloud.
"Oh come on Lieutenant we got beautiful scenery back home". Kurata stated as he drove the Humvee. "I mean for me I figured we'd see dragons flying around, maybe a fairy or two. I mean just look at the towns we've seen. It just boring old humans all over the place, I'm pretty disappointed".
"It's nice to be appreciated as a species Kurata". I deadpanned from the back of the Humvee, but fell on deaf ears.
"Oh yea that's right you got your whole Cat-girl thing". Itami said as if he remembered something from a previous conversation I wasn't a part of.
"A cat-girl, or a hot little witch? Yea I could definatly go for one of those". Kurata replied and I could tell this was getting weirder by the second. "So what about you got yourself a preference?" He asked Itami.
"Well, Uh. Yea Magical girls are pretty cool". He said with a smile on his face.
"Seriously? God your standards are low". Really Kurata?
"Hey don't you be talking about my waifu like that!" Itami warned. I then looked at Kuribayashi with a smirk on my face.
"Here's how you insult an otaku, the simple 4 words". I whispered to her. "Your waifu is shit Itami". I said with a smirk which made him look back at me.
"What did you just-," "You heard me! Yo waifu is shit". I said with my smirk getting bigger in which Itami just groaned in anger in which Shino wasn't even trying to hide her laugh and I did get a good chuckle out of it. Ah I think I can enjoy messing with him while I'm here. Definatly.
Hours later after taking another and getting back on the road again I was with Itami, Mack, Itami's SIC Kuwahara and Master Sargent Tomita in the back of the Humvee. However a Tomita raised a question that seemed simple for XCOM but not for the JSDF.
"By the way, what are we doing with gear that's ancient history? I mean our vehicles seem modern and up to date don't they?"
"Probably a cost management thing. Worst case we may have to ditch em and run like hell". Itami suggested.
"So we were given weapons we can afford to lose?" Tomita asked.
"Basically, I mean XCOM has no need to use laser or plasma weapons unless we really need em. But from what we've encountered so far there's no need for overkill by the looks of it". I stated getting their attention. "I mean we're not dealing with the Aliens we fought 10 years ago but medieval knights and dragons and all that stuff".
"Captains right. Never really need a Heavy Plasma cannon or Blaster Launcher when a simple AT-4 and M249 can get the job done just as quick against a legion of Knights". Mack said in a Texan accent supporting my point on the whole thing. We kept going until we came up to a river and then made a right turn. I've been going through the language that I recorded and managed to decipher a bit of it but still have a long way to go but I can make a simple conversation with the locals if need be.
However something got everyone's attention. I looked up ahead and saw a pillar of smoke in the sky and instantly knew there was trouble.
"A fire?" Itami asked aloud.
"Kurata step on it". I ordered as he didn't question my order as the Humvee gained speed. As we got closer to the source we saw that it was a whole forest fire. We dismounted and saw it was like looking at the gates of hell, but it wasn't which a good thing was it ain't. But this seemed like an out of control bushfire back home.
"Yep it's on fire alright". Kurata stated.
"What was your first clue?" Demon said with sarcasm as he held his sniper rifle tightly as he looked through the scope.
"Man, it's like a bloody bushfire back home". Smokes said taking off her Barret and wiping her forehead before putting back on.
"What could have caused it?" Itami asked the million dollar question.
"Contact, and it's a big one!" Demon said as we then saw what the cause was.
A Dragon. A fucking Dragon!
"That thing's like King Ghidorah with one neck". Kurokawa said as he saw the sight through his binoculars.
"You really are a classic aren't you?" Itami said with smile seeing the sight for himself.
"Why is that thing burning a part of forest? It can't be for the fun of it". Chilong asked as that got the most of us wondering why. "There has to be a reason". He was right if an animal like this is burning this particular area.
The Dragon was then leaving the area as the JSDF had their weapons at the ready. But I held up my hand to tell them to hold fire. The last thing we need is that thing turning on us. The metaphorical gears turned in my head and it hit me.
"A village is in there!" I said, as everyone gasped in shock. "Everyone grab the emergency gear, and get those fires out! Grab the medical kits and have them at the ready, Move, Move, Move!" I ordered as Smokes grabbed a few extinguishers and passed them around to the rest of the squad.
"You nuts?! You're going into that fire?!" Itami stated while pointing towards the flames.
"Our Titan armour is literally fire-proof. Besides if there's a chance there's survivors that can be saved. I'm taking it, if your gonna stay here fine. Doesn't bother me". I replied as my team and I mounted one of the Humvees and raced towards the raging inferno. But I looked back and saw that Itami's team were mounting up as well and were right behind us.
When the fires were out, the aftermath wasn't that much better. All that was left were ashes, burnt trees and destroyed homes that once stood here. Looking at this reminded me of the war 10 years ago, I used to see destroyed towns and suburbs likes this when the Aliens attacked and it brought up some bad memories for me and the rest of the XCOM troops present.
And seeing the bodies here just made it even worse for us. Some of the JSDF tried to ignore them but it was near impossible to do so.
Itami, Shino and myself were near a well just trying to process all of this knowing that your standing on a huge grave doesn't really help at all.
"As much as we should know the casualties, I really don't wanna know. For everyone's sake". I stated and the two of them agreed to let bygones be bygones. "Never thought I'd have to see one of these again". I stated to myself mostly.
"You saw sites like these when the Aliens attacked Captain?" Shino asked me in which I nodded.
"I saw towns and suburbs get decimated by the ET's assault and XCOM only had the time and resources to respond to one major threat around the globe. It just sucks that we couldn't do it". I replied to her and it looks like she decided to drop it. "We'd better report back to base and report our findings and hope that over grown iguana doesn't come back for us". I said as Itami threw a bucket down a well which made a 'clunk' sound getting our attention.
"The fuck?" I said as we looked down the well and Shino shined a light to give us a better look. To our shock we saw a young girl with long blond hair was lying unconscious at the bottom, then my defensive instincts kicked in.
"Smokes grab the med kit! We got a survivor!"
Well there ya have it, we've finally gotten to the end of the second chapter and 3rd Recon and Strike-2 have found Tuka in the well. Meaning that Rory and Lelei aren't too far behind. I'd like to thank you guys for giving me a warm welcome back and supporting me getting back in the saddle. Now like I said before, for any people who know GATE like anything, let me know if I'm getting the characters right since I'm still new to the anime.
Still, can we please get a 3rd season?
Dad's gone into rehabilitation and he's trying to get his movement back so there's progress. Still a long way to go. But I think we'll be ok if we pull through July.
So I hope you enjoyed the chapter and be sure to let me know your thoughts on the story. A bit of feedback can go a long way.
So until then, I'll see ya next time!
Cronus Prime Out!
