Chapter 1: World (Not) of Our Own
As Mac and Dan was 'accidentally' sucked inside a 'portal'
Moments after the Incident
They're in an unknown place, silent and all pitch black. Dan is surprisingly calm and unfazed of their situation. He looked around trying to find 'something' or 'someone' but he saw nothing. As minutes passed he started to wonder.
'Where and what the heck is this place? I don't get it. It's completely dark and you see nothing, but how come I see myself, I can see my body parts and I can feel everything, yep all intact and functioning well. Looking closely, my skin looks bright and clear. But looking around, I see nothing. Behind me, nothing. Below me, nothing. Am I…dead?' Dan ran his thoughts in wonder, more questions appear than answers. He doesn't have a clue or idea what's going on. He wanted to make a sound, a noise or even scream but he can't because of 'fear'. Yes, Dan is afraid but unable to show it.
"I'm surprised you're still sane…" A voice spoke above him. Dan looked up and he saw Mac floating upside down in a standing position with his arms crossed. Upon seeing his friend, he released a deep sigh; he waved his hand and greets him.
"Hey there man, I was worried sick here. I thought you're gone." Dan said as he tries to go near his friend.
"Don't move, just stay put and relax. I'm thinking here so please just be silent for a moment." Mac said calmly, Dan complied and remained still in the dark.
The duo remained silent, Dan stood still while looking at his friend and not making any noise at all. Mac, while in an upside down position above Dan remained silent. His thoughts were somewhere else.
'An unknown place and all pitch black around us. It's just surprising that I can see without light present furthermore, I can see every detail of myself and Dan. Recollecting the events, It seems Dan and I are sucked in a dimensional portal between the real world and "who knows what" dimension through his LCDTV, is this what they call the 'void'? It shouldn't be possible, I was so worried at first the moment I opened my eyes and saw complete darkness. I thought I was dead as a result of dragging Dan to that damn TV. Anyway, giving our only option which is "to do nothing at the moment", I guess Dan and I should piece together every information we can gather, if there is.' Mac's idea is indeed doubtful. After a few minutes, Mac decided to break the silence and talked to his friend.
"Anything on your mind Dan?" Mac asked his friend surprising Dan.
"None at the moment." Dan answered quickly.
Suddenly, images appeared before them in a cinematic way. It was images of a World War.
"What is this? Some kind of anti-boredom video playing in this 'who knows where' damn place? Dan said sarcastically.
As the images continue to appear, certain images caught Mac's attention.
"Tanks and Planes… those are from the events of World War 2 in the early 1940s!" Mac exclaimed. "Orly?" Dan asked unconvinced.
As moments pass the biggest surprise for them are the images of red lasers hitting the said war machines and the descending of black objects with red markings from black clouds that appeared in the skies? Dan and Mac looked at each other with serious faces, they instantly knew what they're about to see next.
"Hue, this is really something…Neuroi? But I think I saw those same black clouds when I peaked outside my apartment during the power outage." Dan said nervously.
"I still don't believe it's the same, but these images…they're from…" Mac said in astonishment.
"Impossible...Strike Witches?" Dan said in disbelief.
Again, images appeared and they saw towns, villages and cities are razed by the Neuroi. People fleeing for their lives, tanks and planes advance to fight the Neuroi but failed and destroyed instantly.
"Yes it is…but these images that we see right now are not included in the anime itself." Mac said, his tone is filled with anger while clenching his fist.
Then another image appeared. A 'red stone' on the ground being hauled, a guy with glasses approached it and took it to a laboratory. Images of scientists working together with plans and blueprints pinned in blackboards.
"What the hell is this crap?" Dan asked in annoyance. Mac looked at him with an angry expression.
"This 'crap' that you're talking about is the actual history on how the Striker Unit is developed by Yoshika's father, as an otaku yourself you should know this 'crap'!" Mac shouts at Dan surprising the latter.
"Whoa! I didn't know that! That guy with glasses is Yoshika's father? No wonder he looks familiar!" Dan said
Another image appeared with a Striker Unit and a girl being used as a test subject. The girl is young and wears a white uniform but has no pants, the girl placed her legs on the Striker and animal ears appeared on her head and her right eye glows with different colour. Mac remembers the girl.
"That's Mio Sakamoto…albeit younger." he muttered.
"Wow! She looks cuter when she was young." Dan said with praise.
Another set of image is seen, the said laboratory was on fire. The 'red stone' was taken by soldiers and the scientists were killed. The guy with glasses, Dr. Miyafuji is seen talking to a man that looks like a high ranking military officer. Dr. Miyafuji explains the success of their experiment, the high ranking officer agreed but hinted that he has different plans for the war and he will need the 'red stone' for that, the officer asked Dr. Miyafuji's cooperation but was refused. The next image was seen as Dr. Miyafuji was shot and thrown into the burning laboratory. The last image seen is the high ranking officer's face smiling evilly while touching the 'red stone'.
"This is the key to our future."The high ranking officer said as he touches the 'red stone'.
Then 3 shadowy figures have approached the high ranking officer, the latter saluted them. Then the 3 shadow figures walked away. The last image was a picture of the burning laboratory.
Dan and Mac were shocked at what they saw.
"No wonder no information has been revealed about how Yoshika's father died, poor Ichiro." Dan said, his voice was sad. 'How are we supposed to deal with this?' Dan asked himself.
Mac saw his friend looking blankly into space; he nudged him to get his attention.
"We should also be prepared for the worse, this information is very sensitive. It seems because of the war and with the people involved together with that high ranking officer; the investigation was dismissed as it was considered as an 'accident'. They probably stated that the experiment to use the 'red stone' as a weapon against the Neuroi was a failure although the Striker Unit development was proven a success." Mac explained.
"Also to hide their true plan for the war, whoever these guys are… they wanted to work secretly." Dan added.
"Now we're getting somewhere here, I'm impressed." Mac praised Dan.
The images continued to appear; now there are Witches of different nations flying to fight the Neuroi. The battles we're successful, but because the first Witches were young and inexperienced the battle resulted in a stalemate. The Neuroi gained ground territory which forced some nations to abandon their homeland. Karlsland, Ostmark, Orussia, Gallia and many more suffered great loses. The fallen and remaining nations formed an Alliance against the Neuroi threat thus forming Joint Fighter Wings for the Witches of different nations was established.
"Impressive, it's the same as our World War II but the nations formed an Alliance against an alien threat." Mac said.
"Can't argue on that bro." Dan agreed.
The images appeared more complex and faster, the duo is now watching a movie of fast forwarded images.
"Gah! It looks like I'm watching a DVD in fast forward x16!" Dan complains loudly.
"Ugh! The information, all of it entering my head!" Mac exclaimed while holding his forehead.
Images of a girl on a tree, an Aircraft Carrier, a voyage at sea...the images continues to flood the place as the duo have no choice but to endure the scene. A girl cries over a marked grave.
"Yoshika…" Mac muttered as he saw the image.
Meanwhile in Strike Witches Universe
501st JFW Base, Dover - Folkestone, Britannia
Yoshika Miyafuji, a 14 year old girl from Fuso Empire recruited by Major Mio Sakamoto to be a Witch in the 501st JFW. It was her first day after all, since she took her maiden flight and first battle with a Neuroi yesterday to protect the Fuso Navy Aircraft Carrier Akagi that was thereafter saved by the Strike Witches. She wants to help and protect people against the Neuroi so she decided to join the Strike Witches upon learning about his father's work about the Striker Units that the Witches used to combat the alien threat. Upon arrival at the base, she was greeted by Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke who also introduced her to the other members of the 501st JFW also known as 'Strike Witches'.
The next day after arriving at Dover Base
As morning arrives Yoshika Miyafuji wakes up and realized that she is now at the base of the 501st JFW. She instantly remembered about her father and everything that happened upon her arrival. As she looked outside thru her window, she noticed a 'person' near the coast. She went out to meet that person that was actually Mio Sakamoto who was training early in the morning. After a brief conversation about the Neuroi and ongoing war, Yoshika realized that she will have to do her best and Mio Sakamoto decided to train Yoshika while a pair of eyes is watching from a window. As every Witches wakes up, an order was issued for everyone to gather in the briefing room to formally meet the new 'recruit'. Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke walked up front followed by Yoshika while Major Sakamoto and the rest of the Witches sat in their respective seats. A witch with blonde hair wearing glasses glared at Yoshika.
Minna clapped her hands to get everyone's attention.
"Okay everyone, attention! Once again, allow me to introduce our new 'recruit'. Brought to us by Major Sakamoto from the Fuso Empire. This is Yoshika Miyafuji. "She spoke calmly as she allowed Yoshika to introduce herself.
Yoshika bowed.
"I'm Yoshika Miyafuji. Everyone, nice to meet you!" She said with a cheerful voice.
"Her rank is Sergeant. Lynne, since you're the same rank, so look after her." Minna said looking at the buxom girl with a braided blond hair.
"O-Okay." Lynnette shyly answered.
"Alright, all the documents, clothing, rank insignia and identification you need are in here…" Minna stated, however Yoshika saw a pistol placed on top of the box.
"Uhm." Yoshika muttered.
"Yes?" Minna asked her curiously.
Yoshika picked up the gun.
"Um, I don't need this." Yoshika said while holding the gun on the barrel and handed it to Minna.
"You should have it just in case." Minna insisted.
"I won't use it." Yoshika said while looking away.
"I see." Minna replied as she took the gun from Yoshika.
Major Mio Sakamoto can't help but laugh at what she just heard. "Such a peculiar girl." She added.
A blonde girl with glasses wearing a blue elegant dress sitting behind Major Mio Sakamoto leaned beside the girl lying on the table behind her.
"Saying such pretty words…Hey, what do you think?" as she asked the young girl. The young girl with twin pigtails on the table could only give an unsure answer.
"Oh, come on!" The blonde girl exclaimed as she stood up and walked heading for the door.
Minna sweat dropped at what she saw decided it's time dismiss the group.
"Oh well, that can't be helped…Individual introductions will have to wait. Dismissed!" Everyone stood up.
Just after Minna finished, the air in the room started to become heavy which took everyone by surprise. The tables and other furniture including the door and windows started to rattle. The Witches quickly stood up as they felt strong vibrations in the walls and the floor as if there was an earthquake. Surprised on what just occurred, the Witches showed mixed expressions on what is currently happening, specially the blonde witch who was standing close to the door while looking at something bright slowly appearing in front of her.
At the same time with Mac and Dan
"My head hurts, when will this stop?" Dan asked in annoyance. "I love anime, yeah but this is just too much!" He screams in his mind.
Another image appeared and it was the Witches in a room with tables. All Witches are present but the images became bigger like they were closing in. They saw a light appearing before them.
"Uh, this does not look good." Mac said nervously. "Now this is it, probably the way out of here." He thought.
"Dan, get ready! We're going in!" Mac shouts as he prepares to dive to the light. "Here goes nothing."
"I heard you, let's get it on!" Dan shouts and followed Mac. "To the light!"
The duo dived at the light which sucked both of them.
Back with the Witches
"What's happening?" Minna asked in confusion while looking at everyone in the room who let their familiars out.
"I feel something strange, it's something unusual." The girl with brown hair in pigtails as she scan the room.
"Yeah Trude, I sense it too but..." the girl with short blonde hair added.
One of the Witches, a young girl with short silver hair and a pair of emerald eyes suddenly let out her familiar and activated her magic antenna. This attracted everyone's attention in the room specially Minna.
"What's wrong Sanya?" asked by the Witch next to her. The girl with magic antenna widened her eyes as she felt something that was about to appear.
"Perrine, get away from the door!" Sanya exclaimed as the blonde Witch was startled while she looked at the door in front of her.
The door opened, only to reveal blinding light coming from it, Perrine was bemused stood still on what she just saw although she can't see anything clearly because of the light and her eye glasses just made it worse.
"Perrine!" Mio Sakamoto shouts as she tried to run towards Perrine. The light was so bright it was enough to cover Perrine but Mio managed to use her Magic Eye to see Perrine despite being blinded by light.
"Major!" Perrine called out to Mio. She fell on her knees because of blindness.
The door started to release strong gust of wind circling around the room. This made the Witches panic since the only exit of the room is the door where the light and strong wind is coming from.
"It's here." Sanya said with her eyes wide open.
Minna, standing cautiously at her desk while Miyafuji stands behind her as she issued an order.
"Perrine get away from the door now, Lynne, Shirley, Lucchini, Sanya and Eila, you girls do the same!" Minna orders as she struggles to remain calm.
"Perrine you must get away from it." Mio extends her arm towards Perrine who was slowly walking away from the door. "Major…" Perrine muttered while slowly taking a step.
"Hartmann, why are you still dawdling there? Hurry up and get over here!" Gertrude Barkhorn screamed with fear.
"Ah!" Erica could only squeal as she staggered her way to safety.
The Arrival
The Witches are now away from the door that is making a ruckus. The wind became more violent as the light started to fade. Then at the very last moment, the door released a gleam of light that took the Witches by surprise. Mio has her Magic Eye locked on the door as she witness 'figures' coming out of the light.
"Ugh!" a voice of a man landing on his feet.
"Huzzah!" a second voice was heard as another body came out from the light. Mio saw this.
As the light begins to disappear, the Witches now have two men inside the room who was standing in front and behind Perrine. Mio, dumbfounded on what she sees could only blink as she looks at Minna with a 'what's going on' expression on her face. Perrine held her glasses while looking at the 'man' who just appeared in front of her not realizing that another was standing behind her. Trude Barkhorn and Erica Hartmann while hiding behind a desk are looking at disbelief. Shirley, aware of the situation held her pistol as Lucchini was hiding behind her. Eila is standing in front of Sanya shielding her from what she believe is a threat.
Chance Meeting
The Witches now realize that there are two male figures before them. Minna quickly analyze the situation.
'What is going on here? Who are these people? I've never seen that kind of clothing before. Judging from how they look, the other person has black hair and brown eyes, his skin is a bit dark and a robust figure about 5 feet tall. The one behind Perrine wears a clothing not of anything I've seen either. The person is also about 5 feet tall and has a well fit figure, he also have a lighter skin tone compared to the other guy and his black hair and those eyes are like...' Minna described the men in her mind as she herself has never seen such kind of people.
Perrine standing with fear as she looked at the man in front of her, she was afraid and decided to move backwards but to her surprise, she nudged another man behind her.
"Kya!" Perrine was startled and landed on her butt as she covers her head with both of her arms. The Witches prepared to move in. The man who Perrine nudged was looking at her with serious look and Perrine showing signs of fear. The 'man' bends over and looks at the blonde Witch closer.
Minna grabbed the pistol from her desk and took her aim. "Stop right there!" Minna exclaimed in anger, her hand was trembling as the pistol was shaking in her hand.
The dark skinned man stood in front of Minna with his hands raised and the man next to Perrine did the same. Mac and Dan we're smiling. Minna saw this and realized that the men understood her and ordered the Witches to restrain them.
"Shirley and Barkhorn, restrain them." Minna ordered, Shirley and Barkhorn activated their magic and their familiars came out. "And be careful." Minna added.
Dan began to deduce the situation. His analytical mind working a mile a minute and begins to assemble the pieces of information he gathered as two of the Witches cautiously approach them.
'The situation is clear; the people in this room are the Strike Witches. Mac is clearly not the type to believe this shit we're in instantly. By counting them, all eleven Witches are present. Gertrud Barkhorn, Erica Hartmann, Sakamoto Mio, Lynette Bishop, Perrine H. Clostermann, Sanya V. Litvyak, Eila Ilmatar Juutilainen, Charlotte E. Yeager, Francesca Lucchini, Miyafuji Yoshika and this person in front who's pointing a gun at me, Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke.
It turns out that my TV became a dimensional portal. THIS IS SO AWESOME!' his mind is now in complete overdrive as he smiled. But Dan blinked and opened his jaw in disbelief. 'Shit! She just spoke, Minna talked to us, yeah she did, but why, in English? This is crazy, she was supposed to speak in Japanese so how, but now she's speaking in English and with, that voice too? I think this is a whole damn mistake, to think that Tanaka Rie could speak English flawlessly will make every fan go nuts.' Dan thought and remained silent as he continues to analyze the situation through his mind.
Silence was all there is as Minna was waiting for Shirley and Barkhorn to restrain the men before her all the while she's keeping her aim; the rest of the Witches remained silent. The moment is so tense, Mio decided to break it.
Moi walked towards Minna. "Minna, that's enough." Mio said to break the tension as she approached Minna. "Give me the gun." She added. Shirley and Barkhorn stopped on their feet.
"Ah, thank you Mio." Dan said in his mind.
"But Mio, this man here is an intruder; he should be restrained and put to jail together with his accomplice!" Minna exclaimed as she looked at Mio with a flustered face.
"So accidentally appearing here is a crime, like hell we wanted to be here in the first place. What an ass!" Dan cursed in his mind.
"I agree with Minna, we don't know who these people are." Barkhorn added.
"Talk about bitchy." Dan thought.
Mio raised a brow and sighed. "I understand what you're saying Minna and Barkhorn but these men won't be able to answer your question if you don't show any contemplation, it looks like they don't even know what's happening here, now give me the gun." Mio now extending her arm towards Minna to receive the gun.
Dan sighed. 'Phew, I thought I was done for. I'll have to thank Mio for this later. In your face Minna!' Dan thought to himself as he looked at Mio while grinning.
"Mio!" Minna exclaimed.
Dan smiled. "Thank you then, Squadron Leader Sakamoto." He said before he looks to Minna. "Also, I would like to apologize for our unexpected arrival Wing Commander Minna-Dietlinde Wilcke." Dan answered while keeping his composure. Minna and Mio were astounded by this.
Mac smirked. The others including the Witches noticed Mac (finally).
"Guh, hehehehe...hihihi...AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Mac laughs very hard, everyone in the room was surprised by this while the others were alarmed. Suddenly, Dan laughs as well looking at his friend. (Insert Zaraki Kenpachi laugh in here). Mac slowly switched his eyes to the floor and saw a Witch slowly crawling away from him.
"Wha…what are they?" Minna asked while looking at Mio. Mio could only look straight at the laughing duo.
Eila held Sanya closer to her as the duo's laughing continues, Perrine slowly crawls away from the men but much to her surprise the dark skinned man also looked at the crawling Witch. Barkhorn and Shirley prepare to charge at the men. Minna and Mio are now looking seriously at the duo. The laughing stopped and silence took over.
As Perrine slowly gains distance from the men…one of them, the dark skinned man stomped in front of her with his face looking merely inches away from her face. Perrine's eyes widened as she looked in the eyes of the person in front of her, she started shaking because of fear.
"Where do you think you're going…young…lady?" Dan asked in a threatening tone, his eyes were sharp and piercing through Perrine's eyeglasses.
Barkhorn and Shirley ran towards Perrine to help her, they approached the man quickly and restrained him to the floor while the other man remains standing straight at his position while looking at his friend at the mercy of the two Witches.
"Gah! Hey! What the heck, what did I do wrong?!" Dan screaming in protest to the Witches, he is now prostrated on the floor. Barkhorn is sitting on his back while holding his arms. Shirley stood up and looked at the other guy with a stern look. 'Shit, I can't help Mac in this situation. He needs to run if we are to survive.' Dan thought.
"So how's it going to be mister?" Shirley asked while cracking her knuckles. "Go go Shirley!" Lucchini was cheering from the distance.
"Tch, you think you scare me?" Mac asked with confidence.
"Damn! Mac don't you dare fight a Witch, she'll curb stomp your ass for sure." Dan exclaimed in fear for his friend.
"Shut up you!" Barkhorn cursed as she tightens her grip to Dan's arms. "Gah! That hurts you siscon Witch." Dan screamed."What did you just called me?" Barkhorn asked angrily.
"Enough with this, let's get it on!" Mac enraged and posed a boxing stance. 'Too much pressure, I'll just rub this one up and get on with the flow.' Mac thought.
"You'll regret this mister; I'll teach you some lesson." Shirley said in a threatening tone.
"Now now no need to be so violent." Mio protested. She looked at Mac with serious face and asked him nicely.
"Mister, we don't know who you people are but if you please just calm down, we can talk about this and settle everything peacefully." Mio said. "Considering that you are outnumbered and surrounded by Witches." She added.
"Major, that person looked like he has no plan on giving up! We should just use force and make him submit." Perrine suggested with anger.
'That bitch!' Dan cursed in his mind as he looked at the blonde girl with glasses.
"And here I thought the Noble Gallian lady was a nice person; remind me not to trust glasses wearing snobs Dan." Mac said with a grin. Dan snickered.
"What did you say?!" Perrine growled and clenched her fist.
"He just called you a glasses wearing snob, I think that fits you perfectly." Eila answered the question. Perrine glared at Eila with her teeth showing a mad grin.
"That's nice of you to agree with me 'mischievous fox', but seriously…not deploying a shield? That's just dumb." Mac retorted.
"Oh yeah, what do you know about me, mister 'who came from who knows where'? Eila raising a brow countered with a question.
"I know you like someone here, more than what's allowed actually." Mac grins.
Eila blushed as she looked away. Sanya was beside her looked at her confused.
"Eila, your face is red." Sanya said. "No, I mean it's nothing." Eila barely respond as she rubs her cheek.
"That's enough! I will not permit any more insults or violence. Shirley, restrain him now!" Minna issued the order with cold tone.
The rest of the Witches don't know what to do. Shirley approached Mac slowly as she readies herself to grab Mac.
"It's time to get serious mister." Shirley approached with confidence; her hands are itching for a fight.
"Tch, Boring…" Mac lowered his hands and sat down the floor. "Alright, I give up. Mio! Can we stay her for a while?" Mac asked surprising Mio. Shirley quickly ran behind Mac and held both his hands. Her huge assets accidentally rubbed on Mac's back. 'What the hell, this softness…could it be.'
"Can you be more gentle Shirley; I can feel something is pressing on my back too." Mac said while smiling. "Shut up." Shirley said annoyingly while blushing.
Mio looked at the man who suddenly lost interest to fight. "Uh, well since you agreed to settle this peacefully I can provide a room for the two of you…but still, we need to question you first so mind as well cooperate with that too." Mio said.
"Mio, we can't trust them easily just like that. I'll decide what to do with them." Minna disagreed.
"I know Minna, but we can't also judge them like that. We need to confirm their identities first and from what we know and saw they looked like they're not from this world." Mio countered. 'Damn straight Mio.' Mac thought.
"Hue, I thought Minna was smarter than she looks, here she is being a snob over such a small issue." Mac said.
"What…who do you think you are to speak ill of me like that?!" Minna exclaimed as she held the pistol harder.
"My name is Mac, that imbecile there is Dan and we came from a different world. Happy?" he said in a sarcastic tone. "Why thank you very much for the introduction on my behalf Mac." Dan smirked.
The Witches gasp as they heard a person claiming to be from a different world is before them. It doesn't even take longer to notice or you don't have to be a genius to figure that out. The men wear different line of clothing, they appeared out of nowhere, and they speak differently. What bothers the Witches is that, how in the world these people got themselves here and how these people know some their members' names.
"That's nonsense; you came from a different world?" Perrine asked irritated.
"That's right; we came from a different world. How or why, we don't know." Dan answered barely.
"A little help here Mio, you want answers right. Maybe give us some slack because we still haven't figure out on how to begin our story. For now we need to be settled first to the new environment we're in. I hope you can help us. Minna is currently not running her mind on the right track." Mac asked Mio instead of Minna.
"Excuse me? I have more authority than Mio. What you're saying can be used against you." Minna said with stern posture.
"Minna." Mio muttered with a wry smile on her face.
"Oh yeah, Well I'm not asking for your authority. I'm asking the Major on behalf of the Fuso Empire not of Karlsland. Now shut up and let Mio settle this." Mac said trying to provoke Minna.
"You're going over your head mister. I cannot allow such hostility even by mere words." Minna threatens.
Mio tapped Minna's shoulder. "Minna, I'll handle this since it is I who he requested for help." Mio intrudes the exchange of words between Mac and Minna.
"Like I said Minna, my name is Mac and I am asking the Major of the Fuso Empire not of Karlsland." Mac insisted on his demand.
"Minna, it's alright. I'll handle this." Mio said calmly as he approached Mac.
"I will order Shirley to release you, if you promise that you will not do anything foolish because if you do something foolish…I will personally cut you with my sword, you got that?" Mio said seriously.
Mac who was held by Shirley looked at Mio with a calm face. He stared passionately at Mio. She noticed this and asked the person again. "Well, do we have an agreement?" Mio asked again.
"It's just me or that includes him as well? Mac asked Mio while pointing at Dan.
"Oh thank you! I thought you forgot about me man! Barkhorn is killing me!"Dan screamed asking for help.
"Ah, yeah he's included. On behalf of the Fuso Empire I will release both of you if you agree to my terms and conditions." Mio said.
"You have our thanks Mio; I will gladly cooperate and agree to your terms and conditions." Mac said, his face was content.
Minna could only look at Mio with a mad glare. Mio just ignored it, since its official that the men asked for her help on behalf of the Fuso Empire.
"Mio, we will talk about this later. I hope you know what you're doing." Minna said, she scowled as she walks heading for the exit. 'These Fuso Witches are so troublesome.' Minna spoke her mind.
Mac saw that Minna was heading on his direction; he lifted his chin up and looked at Minna. Minna anxiously looked back at Mac. She stopped in front of Mac and looked at him in the eye, Mac smiled.
'She looks mad, there's only one way to find out.' Mac thought.
"You looked like you can bore a hole through my head Minna." Mac said smiling.
"Yes I can, with this gun." Minna answered coldly as she held the PPK firmly. Mac smile disappeared and his face became serious.
'Yep, she's 100% mad at me.' Mac satisfied with that answer.
"Everything will be explained, at the right place and at the right time. I'm sorry for acting this way but for now let us leave this all behind us." Mac said seriously as he looked away.
Minna didn't answer and she continued to head for the exit.
"Es tut mir leid Minna, bitte haben Sie Verständnis." Mac muttered in German.
Minna stopped for a few seconds and exited the room.
"Alright, Barkhorn and Shirley let them go now." Mio ordered.
Shirley released Mac quickly and she walked backwards to distance herself. Mac in return looked at her and extended his hand for a handshake gesture. Shirley blinked; surprisingly she didn't expect the gesture.
"Let's be formal shall we?" Mac asked happily. "Marcus Arclight, Mac for short." He added.
Shirley reached for the man's hand and held it tight.
"Charlotte Yeager, well you can call me Shirley but you already know that since you called my name earlier." Shirley said and pulled her hand quick.
"Hey! What about me?" Dan called out as he was still on the floor with Barkhorn on his back.
"Barkhorn, release him now." Mio ordered again. Barkhorn ignored Mio and tightens her grip more.
"ARGH! My arm!" Dan screamed in pain. Mac ran towards Barkhorn and pulled her off.
Barkhorn stood up, held Mac's collar and threw him to one of the tables. He landed on his back rupturing the desk.
"Argh! Sweet Mother of Mercy!" Mac yells in pain.
"Like Minna said, you go over your head mister…I'll teach you some lesson you'll never forget." Barkhorn growled in anger.
"Barkhorn, stand down now!" Mio shouts as starts to unsheathe her sword.
"Trude, that's enough. What's wrong with you?" Erica said calmly as she approached Barkhorn behind and held her shoulder. "It's not like you want to hurt people right, but if you step further you'll be in trouble. I don't want you to be in trouble Trude." Erica added as she hugged Barkhorn tight.
Mac who's still in pain approached his friend quickly. "You okay Dan?" Mac asked his friend while helping him back on his feet.
"Yeah I think so, but I can't feel my left shoulder. I think it got dislocated or something." Dan said in a weak voice.
"I didn't think you would stoop so low Barkhorn." Shirley approached Barkhorn.
"Let her be Shirley, she just need to cool herself." Mac said while looking at Barkhorn. "Miyafuji, you can heal right?" Mac called out the young Witch. "Ah, Yes!" Yoshika ran quickly to heal Dan.
Erica dragged Barkhorn out of the room; she looked at Dan and bowed before exiting the room.
"Ah, nice of you to be here Yoshika. I'm sure your dad would be proud knowing that his daughter is here to protect and help other people." Dan said happily.
"Uhm, you know my father?" Yoshika asked curiously.
"We'll tell you some other time." Mac answered the question.
"Mio, I think it's time for the Witches to carry on their duties. We are not used to getting too much attention here specially from someone like her." Dan pointed at Perrine while Yoshika was healing his left shoulder.
"Why are you pointing a finger at me you lowly dullard?" Perrine exclaimed.
"Perrine, carry on. Everyone, time for duty. Miyafuji, after you healed him go with Lynne for a tour around the base, and then you will be training for the rest of the afternoon." Mio said.
"Yes Ma'am." Yoshika answered as she just finished healing.
"That's a good response. I'll be taking care of 'them' from here on." Mio added.
"Thanks Yoshika, you're a life saver." Dan said.
"Yeah, you did great." Mac added. Yoshika blushed.
The Witches came out of the briefing room. Eila and Sanya left, Shirley came out with Lucchini. Perrine stayed watching closely at the duo that is close to Mio. Miyafuji and Lynne went on outside for a tour around the base. Now all that's left in the briefing room are Mac, Dan, Mio and Perrine.
Who wants to be a freeloader?
Mio looked at the duo with a content face for they are behaving very well. Their attention is focused at her since they are to discuss the terms and conditions for staying at the base.
"Uhm, this is fine right? Talking to you without Minna, I mean actually we feel more relaxed talking to you than her." Dan said as he scratched his arm.
"Yes however, everything we discuss here will be relayed to Minna later." Mio said to clarify.
"Yes, so you better not try anything foolish or don't even try to lie because I'll make sure you don't." Perrine said.
"Perrine, is that your name? What kind of name is that? Is that even a name?" Dan asked in a sarcastic tone.
"Why you…" Perrine growled again in anger. But before she could utter another word Mac approached her and stood before her. "Wha…" her face showing signs of fear. 'Let's pull this off shall we.' Mac thought.
"I apologize for my friend here and also for what I said earlier. It was rude of me to say such harsh words to you."
Mac bowed, took her right hand, kissed it gently and said. "Marcus Arclight pleased to meet you milady." He said gently. Perrine blushed immediately and looked away muttering an 'humph'.
"So what are the terms and conditions you speak of Mio, but first of all lets be formal shall we." Dan said.
He walked forward and stood straight then saluted at Mio. "Darius Bodewig, Dan for short. Well, I will have to introduce myself to the others later." Dan added, Mac raised a brow.
'Nice name asshole.' Mac thought.
Mac walked backwards beside Dan, he stood straight and saluted at Mio as well. "Marcus Arclight, Mac for short. Will introduce myself to the others later as well." He added.
'Arclight? Where in the world did he get that name?' Dan thought.
"Good, it's nice to know you have some discipline. I am Major Mio Sakamoto of the Fuso Imperial Navy also the Squadron Leader for the 501st JFW Strike Witches, I'm sure you know that already right Dan?" Mio introduced herself formally.
'Ah yeah, it's working…' Dan thought
'Let's get it all the way.' Mac said to himself.
"Let's get to the point here, Dan and I are not from this world…we accidentally arrived here for some reason we still don't know. I appreciate if you could shelter us and provide us with the necessities to survive in this world." Mac said with a serious tone. 'Not telling anything is better than telling a lie.' Mac thought.
"I support my friend's request, as of now our situation is still isolated from this world. Only the people present during our appearance knows about our existence. I simply request that our existence MUST remain unknown for the rest of the world. The reason for this request will be discussed accordingly." Dan added. 'We need to blend in first.' He thought.
"I can grant 'some' of your requests but you will have to be questioned thoroughly in order for your other 'requests' be fully granted. First of all, this base can provide food, shelter and clothing for the two of you and in exchange of your stay here…you will have to do some chores and will be under supervision." Mio stated.
"We accept." Mac said, Dan nodded in agreement. 'At least we won't have a problem on where to stay.' Mac thought.
"You will be staying in a locked room; you will be detained for the evening and will only come out in the morning and when permitted. Still, you will be watched closely whenever you move around the base." Mio stated.
"We will be detained? Like a prisoner?" Dan asked. 'Jail, I don't want to sleep in a cellar!' Dan screamed in his mind.
"We accept." Mac answered. "Hey! We will be locked, I can't go to jail!" Dan protests.
"You expect them to let us on the loose? Of course they will make some precautions." Mac countered.
'Oh, he has a point.' Dan thought, realizing the issue.
"Ok, about that detaining stuff…I accept that as well." Dan agreed. Mio sighed and nodded.
"Mio, right now the rest of the Witches are on their duties. Mind as well you can give us a tour around so we can familiarize ourselves around the base also to give us some hints on places that are off limits." Mac suggested.
Mio sighed; she looked at Perrine and nodded.
"Alright, now you two will only follow my orders and will do as I say, do I make myself clear?" Mio asked.
"Ma'am, Yes Ma'am!" both answered in unison. Mio raised a brow.
Mio walked forward followed by the duo while Perrine is watching closely behind them, they exited the room and walked through a corridor. Mio couldn't keep her composure and decided to ask Mac.
"So Marcus, you said you two came from a different world. Could you elaborate?" Mio asked carefully.
"Well, let's just say we came from a different world AND timeline to be accurate. Please, just call me Mac." He explained calmly. "21st Century, year 2013. A modern world full of advanced technology." He added. Mio's eyes widened on what she heard.
They walked through a garden and spotted some people, photographers taking pictures of a Witch. The duo stopped for a while and looked at the Witch.
"Ah, Flight Lieutenant Erica Hartmann just got her shoot down count to reach 200." Dan stated.
"Hmm, I thought her rank at this time was only at Flying Officer." Mac said.
Both of them looked at Mio, their eyes burning asking who among them was right.
"Well, her current rank is Flying Officer."Mio answered. But that made her wonder how these two knew about Hartmann's kill count and why Dan stated a different rank for Hartmann.
"Guehehe, score for me Dan." Mac snickered.
The duo noticed Yoshika and Lynette looking at Erica as well. The duo looked at each other and nodded.
"Say Mio, you mentioned that we will have to do some chores…it's like we work to earn our keep." Mac stated.
"Precisely, that's how it's going to be." Mio clarified the statement.
"Well, I have a favour to ask if you don't mind." Mac said nervously. 'I hope this works.' He said to himself.
"Let me hear it." Mio asked curiously.
"Since Yoshika, er I mean Miyafuji will be starting her duty as a Witch and we free loaders will be starting as well. Do you think it's ok if the two of us will join you guys while training?" Mac suggested.
"You two, joining us while training?" Perrine scowls.
"What are you implying?" Mio raised a brow, suspecting the duo of something.
"Well, during your training none of you will be taking a break just to watch over us…since we will be training too, you can also have a close watch on us at the same time. It's a practical way of hitting 2 birds with one stone." Mac stated.
"And why should we train too Mac? I mean, it's not like we'll be fighting alongside them against the Neuroi." Dan protested. Mio heard that clearly, these two knew about the Neuroi even though they are from a different world. That also raised her curiosity more.
"You said Neuroi, does that mean your world is…" Mio said but before she finishes her sentence.
"No, there is no Neuroi in our world." Mac stated. Mio closed her eye and unsheathed her sword.
"What kind of nonsense is this? Are you making a fool out of me? No Neuroi? But how did you know of it? How is it possible that you know of the Neuroi when you're world is not even invaded? " Mio exploded in anger with full of questions.
"Major, please calm down!" Perrine protests as she was surprised at the sudden event.
'Me and my big mouth.' Dan said to himself.
"Calm down Mio. Our knowledge about the Neuroi threat is also new to us. Prior to our arrival here, this information about the Neuroi, the situation in Karlsland, Britannia, Gallia, Africa and even the history on how the Striker Unit was developed…all of it just came into our heads instantly. It's hard to explain." Mac stated looking straight at Mio.
A moment of silence. Mio sheathed her sword, she calmed down and sighed. She looked at the duo with a sorry face.
"Well, you looked okay now so are we good about my suggestion?" Mac asked again.
"Yes, as a matter of fact I think that might work. You'll be joining with Miyafuji and Lynne for training this afternoon." Mio stated.
"Alright!" the duo said in unison. They immediately stood straight and salute at Mio.
"We will do our best!" Mac said while saluting. "I promise to work hard!" Dan follows while saluting.
"HAHAHAHA, I admire your spirits. I personally welcome you to the 501st JFW Strike Witches." Mio stated happily.
Mio sent Perrine off to call Miyafuji and Lynne to start preparing for lunch and later afternoon training. The trio of Mac, Dan and Mio walked to Minna's office for official introduction. As they entered the room Mio approached Minna and tells the info she got from the duo, also her terms and conditions with the duo which they agreed on. She also stated the duo's suggestion to Minna. Minna's hands slammed to her table as she glared at the duo behind Mio who were standing straight like true soldiers.
Forced Enlisting at Minna's Office
"YOU WHAT?" Minna exclaimed as she slammed her hands to her table.
"You heard me; I'm not going to say it again." Mio said with a cold tone.
"What makes you think I will agree to this Mio?" Minna asked with a glare.
"Do you have alternative options then? I find it clear that their suggestion is the best option for us and they will cooperate accordingly as per our agreement in exchange for their stay here and also…they will do some work to earn their keep, I hope you don't have a problem with that…Minna." Mio stated as if she was a ranked higher than Minna.
'Time to move in.' Mac told himself.
"But still…"Minna muttered.
Mac walked forward and salutes. Dan saw this which surprised him.
"Permission to speak, Commander?" Mac asked saluting. Minna raised an eyebrow.
"Name?" Minna asked coldly.
"Marcus Arclight, Mac for short ma'am!" He answered proudly.
'I hope you know what you're doing bro.' Dan thought.
"Well Mac, Permission granted." Minna said and sat down.
"My apologies for our sudden arrival Commander, our predicament was all of a sudden and our situation in this world is certainly, definitely and precisely unclear right now. Do please understand our situation and also, I apologize for what I said earlier, Ma'am." Mac stated.
'Oh, lemme try it too!' Dan thought.
"Commander, I ask permission to speak!" Dan screamed loudly. Minna raised a brow and crossed her arms at the same time while looking at the person who just screamed.
"Name?" Minna asked coldly.
"Darius BODEWIG! Dan for short. I just wanna ask if our stay will be for temporary or long term since we don't know for sure how long we'll be staying in this world, and furthermore…what's for lunch?" he asked with a grin.
Minna sweat dropped on the random question. She cleared her throat and looked at Dan.
"Darius eh, I didn't give you permission yet so why did you suddenly ask out of nowhere, and you also asked a random question that is not connected to the issue at hand." Minna stated as she looked at Dan with cold eyes.
"Do you know Commander that I easily fall in love with a girl that looks at me like that?" Dan asked sarcastically.
"Come to think of it, her eyes are tantalizing. No wonder you're easily captivated specially by someone like Minna." Mac added.
Minna suddenly blushed as she looked away towards Mio however; Mio smirked at what she sees.
"It's not what you think Mio. I will not be moved by such pretty words so please stop doing that Darius!" Minna exclaimed at Dan.
'Really now?' Dan thought
"No, call me Dan. Calling me by my full name will only intensify my desire for you." Dan retorted.
"You'll just make things worse with that kind of attitude, Dan." Minna countered.
"ENOUGH!" Mac yelled in anger. Everyone in the room got their attention toward him.
"Stop being an ass Dan, we are here at the mercy of Minna who will decide our fate. Even if Mio is here, it's Minna who calls the shots so be quiet and apologize right now. If you don't apologize in ten seconds you will surely lose your teeth or two." Mac stated while cracking his fingers.
"Fine, I sincerely, deeply, truly, madly, in love, er...I mean sorry for everything Commander, back to the topic." Dan apologized and stood straight.
The conversation went on for an hour, starting from the do's and don'ts around the base and around the Witches. Minna clarified the most important rule of all and the duo understood it clearly. But Dan couldn't help himself to ask some questions regarding the issue.
"So let me get this straight, we are not allowed to interact with the Witches?" Dan asked.
"Correct, unless it was necessary." Minna answered.
"How about during training, since we will be training with the Witches…we will be interacting with them during some training exercises and whatnot." Dan added.
"It's alright since you will be under supervision during that time." Minna said.
"What about during breakfast, lunch and dinner? We will be eating with the Witches on the same dining hall so is that also part of the rule?" Dan asked more curious.
"What part of the rule you don't understand Dan? I stated everything already, why do you keep coming up with questions that are not relevant." Minna asked annoyingly.
"From what I think, that rule only applies to ground crew, mechanics, infantry soldiers, blah blah blah, almost any male in different branches of the military…hell, even high ranking officers are prohibited to interact…but it doesn't include people not of this world like us." Dan clarified.
"Well, he got some point there Minna." Mio agreed on what Dan just said.
"Rules are rules Dan, no exception." Mac said surprising everyone.
"Mac, you?" Minna asked.
"I will abide by the said rule, if that will make Minna feel comfortable to us then so be it." Mac stated.
*Whistle* "Now our glory hugging bastard has done it again, good for you man. You earned the first place in manhood's hall of shame." Dan smirked.
"Thank you for understanding Mac, I appreciate the thought." Minna smiled as she thanked Mac.
"Did you guys hear me?" Dan asked while being ignored.
"Don't get me wrong Minna, it's not like I like you or something." Mac stated blushing and Minna blushed as well.
"Boo, liar." Dan said with his thumbs pointing down.
"Enough!" Minna exclaimed. She took a deep breath and looked straight at the trio.
"Starting today, you Darius Bodewig and Marcus Arclight are official members of this Wing. All your duties will be given to you accordingly in regards per to the agreement. I will have to fill out this form to ensure the validity of your enlistment. You will still be under supervision and is subject for questioning. Remain silent if you agree." Minna stated.
The duo remained silent.
"As you agreed to the conditions, you will also be detained during the night and will only be allowed to come out when permitted and while under supervision. Remain silent if you agree." Minna added.
The duo remained silent. Dan holding his chin and stares at Minna…passionately. Minna became anxious and looked away as she prepares to read the last page of the agreement. Mac saw this and he smacked Dan on his head. Minna looked at the two who are now staring at each other, if there is something sparking between their eyes right now.
"As you agreed on the additional conditions, I hereby congratulate both of you for becoming part of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing. Sign here to finalize this agreement." Minna stated.
Both Mac and Dan approached the table, Mac signed first then Dan followed. After signing, Dan leaned on Minna table and stared at Minna again.
"I…Is there a problem?" Minna asked nervously as Dan looked and leaned closer.
"No there isn't!" Mac quickly grabbed Dan on his nape and pushed him away from the table.
Tension Rising
"Naruhodo…"Dan spoke calmly and slowly as he looked at Mac who's standing in front of Minna's table.
'Interesting, I've never seen Mac got so worked up over a girl in particular someone like Minna. Since when he became an overprotective dog?' Dan asked this to himself while observing his friend.
"We're done here Dan. Mio, where to next?" Mac asked as he was annoyed by Dan's stupid tormenting.
"Permission to leave, Commander?" Mac added as he salutes, Dan followed the salute.
"Granted, I hope you guys don't break my trust." Minna stated with worry on her tone.
"I already gave you the assurance Minna, but if you think I would lie just to get what I want. Worry not, I won't lie…not to you." Mac stated his feelings.
'Where did I hear that dialogue? It sounded familiar, but I can't remember where.' Dan ran his thoughts.
First Girl (friend)
The duo and Mio left Minna's office, much to their surprise Barkhorn and Hartmann are outside waiting for them. One of them approached the duo, a young Witch and a little cheerful.
"Hello there mister, I guess you guys join our ranks huh?" Hartmann asked.
"That's nonsense Hartmann, they won't be joining us." Barkhorn approached Mac.
"You may have succeeded in joining us officially, but don't you ever think it will be easy for you." Barkhorn said.
"I'll look forward to it, Captain Barkhorn." Dan answered and saluted, Mac face palmed at what Dan just said.
'CRAP! He didn't know Barkhorn's rank in Season 1!' Mac screamed in his mind.
Barkhorn raised a brow and approached Dan; Hartmann got confused since she never heard of Barkhorn having a promotion.
"Captain, Look closely at my uniform, my insignia is of the rank of Flight Lieutenant." Barkhorn clarified.
'Phew, good thing Barkhorn didn't get it.' Mac thought in relief.
"Er, right…sorry Ma'am, perhaps you can teach us about Karlsland Military Regulations?" Dan asked seriously.
"Before that Dan, let's get on to our introduction first." Mac walked towards Barkhorn and salutes.
"Marcus Arclight, just Mac for short Flight Lieutenant Gertrud Barkhorn." Mac introduced himself proudly.
Dan smiled, he walked backwards and stood beside Mac, he salutes. "Darius Bodewig, Dan for short Miss Barkhorn." Dan said smiling. Barkhorn's cheeks became red while Erica snickered looking.
"You two have some military behaviour within you, don't ever lose it. But let me remind you something here." Barkhorn approached and stood before them. "I'll be keeping my eyes on both of you; if you do something foolish I will personally punish you even without Minna's order." She turned around and walked away.
"Say Erica, want to hear something cool?" Mac asked.
"Okay, what will you do?" Erica asked curiously.
"It's not so much but I think I can sing a little song just for you." Mac said. Erica blinked and stared at Mac.
'I can sing it. I memorized Erika clearly even that Russian Song Katyusha, but I'll save that later for Sanya just in case. I guess watching Girls und Panzer has its merits.' Mac thought. 'I'll have to thank Dan for that later on.'
"Ok here goes." Mac said. He cleared his throat and took a deep breath. Mac started to sing. Dan and the 3 Witches watched in awe.
Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein
On the heath a little flower blooms
und das heißt: Erika.
and it's called:Erika.
Heiß von hunderttausend kleinen Bienelein
Hot from a hundred thousand littlebees
wird umschwärmt Erika
that swarm over Erika
denn ihr Herz ist voller Süßigkeit,
because her heart is full of sweetness,
zarter Duft entströmt dem Blütenkleid.
her flowery dress gives off a delicate scent.
Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein
On the heath a little flower blooms
und das heißt: Erika…
and it's called: Erika.
"Ahahaha, sorry…that just how far as I know." Mac apologized while laughing as he failed to finish the whole song.
"No it's great, I didn't expect you to sing in Karlslandich, thanks a lot." Erica said while blushing.
"You wouldn't happen to be half Karlslandian are you?" Barkhorn asked smiling.
"No, sorry." Mac said and apologized. "No need to apologize." Barkhorn said.
"Well then, Flying Officer Erica Hartmann…I am Marcus Arclight but you can call me Mac if you want." Mac introduced himself politely to the young Witch.
"Hmm, Ok Mac, you can call me Erica then and I'll call him Dan too, is that ok?" Erica said cheerfully.
"That's fine with me, TOTALLY!" Dan screamed in excitement. "Sure Erica." Mac agreed.
"Oh, I almost forgot. We're here to pick you guys up…it's time for lunch." Erica said pointing at Barkhorn.
"Food, Mac did you hear that? Lunch!" Dan said excited. "Yeah I heard, now shut up and move." Mac said.
"Minna told us to have you join us for lunch, at first I was furious but after what I saw…you guys earned my respect." Barkhorn said happily.
"How did you know, I mean we just came out of the Commander's office so how did you girls…" Mac asked curious.
"With this…" Erica showed Mac her transponder placed on her ear.
"Oh, a transponder." Dan identified it clearly.
"We've been listening to the meeting the whole time." Erica said smiling.
"Eavesdropping, what punishment does the base prepared for such antics Major?" Mac asked.
"No punishment will be given since Minna is the one transmitting it to us." Barkhorn answered.
"HA HA HA HA HA, Minna is clever as ever." Mio said.
"Well then, let's go!" Erica cheered as she walked beside Mac. Dan saw this and decided to troll Mac.
"Getting closer huh?" Dan joking at Erica and Mac. Erica blushes a little.
"Shut up!" Mac retorted.
As the group walked the corridors heading to the dining hall, Dan can't stop from being curious about the surrounding. He picked up some old artifacts and examined them then returns it from where he took it and ran to another one. The Witches just watched him and Mac couldn't care less about his friend's enthusiasm. He kept doing that until they reached the door to the dining hall. Suddenly.
"Mac, my body became numb…I can't move a muscle!" Dan exclaimed as he got stuck at the entrance.
"Tell me about it! My knees are shaking!" Mac stated as he lean on the wall.
"Relax you two, it's not like you'll be entering a lion's den or something." Mio said looking at the duo.
"Yeah Mac, I'll accompany you so you won't be scared." Erica said.
"Now now you two, time to go in." Barkhorn said as she approached the door and opened it.
The door opened as if golden light came out from it, when they entered 7 Witches looked at them, waiting for their arrival. Perrine looked at the duo in disbelief. Mio introduced the duo officially which shocked the Witches. The duo joined the table and took their seats. The Witches stared at them but Mio hinted the Witches, the duo felt relief now that the Witches are not putting too much attention to them.
Meanwhile - Unknown Place
In a dark room with a big round table and shadowy figures are heard talking.
"I heard the experiment made some huge progress."
"Yes, it seems the people working on the project have made an achievement."
"Yet, it has been 5 years since they started and now it's starting to bear fruit."
"Are there any irregularities on the experiment?"
"According to the reports, it made significant breakthrough and a disturbance has been detected."
"A disturbance, do explain."
"It's still unknown, but it was within Britannia so any irregularities will be known immediately."
"Proceed as planned. Have our 'puppet' continue his experiments; we need to see more results."
"Also, find out more about this 'disturbance'."
"As you wish."
The shadowy figures faded away as the room was lit up and revealed it to be empty.
Author's Note
Yes, it took a while to finish this part. I got to ReWrite some parts.
So let's get to our characters shall we?
Mac – Marcus Arclight (I took the name from Adam Arclight from Needless) Tall guy, black hair, good body shape, not going to say anything about his eyes.
Dan – Darius Bodewig (Who doesn't know Laura Bodewig of Infinite Stratos? If you don't know her you better watch IS now or else.) Tall, Dark and Handsome, although he is younger than Mac he is very active and pretty easy going but has less sense of humour (maybe).
Who are these shadowy figures? (They're must be the bad guys!)
Seriously - Who wants to be a freeloader?
Erika – Is a German March Song (Just search the Internetz or ask Mr. Google.)