Here's chapter 18, everybody.
Chapter 18: Battle Plans.
[September 18, 2016]
As the sun rises over Emmeria, one of the alien ships, that has been hovering over the country's capital since yesterday, leaves Gracemeria in ruins and a desolate place while the ship's doors to its weapon closes.
While driving his RV and towing his crop duster on the roads in Usea, Dean, Justin, Samuel, and Emma were listening to the radio broadcast on the aftermath of the alien attacks.
"Reports are unclear as to the extent of the devastation, but, from all accounts, most capital cities like San Salvacion, Oured, and Gracemeria have been left in ruins." the radio announcer said.
"Good God!" Dean said in disbelief.
"Wow, those aliens have serious firepower." Justin said.
While listening, Samuel said...
"Dad, I'm sick. I don't feel good. Pull over, man."
Dean pulls his RV onthe side of the road so that Samuel and get out to throw up on the ground. Justin comes to his aid while Dean follows him.
"We're gonna be all right, Samuel." Justin said.
"Yeah, leave me alone, man. I got it." Samuel said.
While Dean surveys the area, he noticed that people in RVs has taken refuge in an open plain near an highway.
"Justin. Look at all that." Dean said as he points at the refugee area and Justin looking.
Meanwhile, at the skies over the Atlantic Ocean, Brian, Galm Team, Scarface Squadron, Garuda Team, the Razgriz, and a Yuktobanian squadron of MiG-29s, Su-27s and T-50s were escorting Mother Goose One. The trip has been mostly silent for the pilots, especially since Brian, Drake, and Andrew almost got caught in last night's firestorm when they were taking off back in Oured. It wasn't tillcBrian finally broke the silence.
"Dang it!" Brian said.
"What's wrong?" Drake asked.
"The cities could have been evacuated hours ago. That's the advantage of being a fighter pilot. In the Second Usean Continental War, we knew what we had to do. It's just...not simple anymore. A lot of people died today. How many didn't have to?" Brian said.
"The best thing we can do now is pray." Thomas said.
"Never forget those that lost their lives." William said.
"Those aliens will pay. They pick the wrong planet and people to mess with." Marcus Lampert said with anger.
"We should try to contact our love ones just in case, once we land somwhere." Grimm said.
Meanwhile, inside Mother Goose One, a ISAF general just came in a part of the plane to deliver news to Secretary Donaldson.
"Any news on my wife yet?"
"The helicopter never made it to Rigley. No radio contact." the General said.
Donaldson only reaction was a sigh and hands on his head.
Meanwhile, in the ruins of San Salvacion, Amber, her son Danny and their dog survived the attacked and surveys the area.
"What happened, mommy?" Danny asked.
"I don't know, Danny." Amber replied.
Meanwhile, at the air base near San Salvacion, Jason, Thomas, and other ISAF pilots are listening to a briefing for the counterattack. On screen, they see the words ISAF TC System Version 4.03, Now Loading before the words ISAF and the Three Arrowheads symbol shows on the screen before showing a strategic map of the Usean Continent. The Intel Officer speaks to the pilots.
"You men and women will be the first wave in our counterattack. Our alien target is to the east centered above what remains of Old Towne and Route 7. Blade Squadron will be the lead squadron in this operation. You don't know what we'll expect from the alien hostiles, but I'm confident that you can beat them. Make it back in one piece. good hunting and Godspeed. Dismissed!" the intel officer said.
"Let's kick the tires and light the fires, Axeman." Thomas said.
After a few minutes, Jason, Thomas and the rest of Blade Squadron starts boarding onto their X-02 Wyverns.
"Let's bring it home. Let's bring that bad boy home, Captain." Thomas said.
"You loose? Yes, sir. You got your victory dance?" Jason asked.
"Well, I got it righr heeere. Yeah!" Thomas said as he pulls out a cigar from his flight suit.
"Hey, hey. Don't get premature on me, soldier. We don't light up till the fat lady sings." Jason said.
"I'm all ears, brother." Thomas said.
The two pilots starts boarding their X-02s. Afterwards, the ISAF squadrons, takes off. The air forces consists of X-02 Wyverns, ADF-01 Falkens, ADFX-01 Morgans, F-15 Eagles, F/A-18s, XFA-27s, and any other type of military aircraft. Now these aircraft will go to face a different kind of enemy.
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