"What are those things?" Ramona asked as she was looking at the airplanes.
"These are one of the best dive bombers in the whole world!" Karl said.
"And is this thing...can fly?" The Gallians were really sceptic about this.
"Yes, that is what an airplane does. It flies and this one attacks the enemy on the ground."
"And besides, I am one of the best pilots in the whole Reich!" He said it proudly
"Well than, one day, I would love to fly in one of these machines!" Ramona added.
They were getting the survivors together, while the sun was starting to settle down, they didn't had much time. The tanks were full on fuel as the planes, plus for their luck they have also found 4 trucks with a lot of fuel, so they were in a good shape. So the company headed back to the base, but still there were no sign of any higher ranking officers, that made Karl a bit nervous.
It was dark when they arrived back to the camp. Just in time for dinner to be served.
Hans with the help of Largo made some Frankfurt soup. That was the dinner with some bread that Alicia has baked. Both the Gallians and the Axis were tired after the events of the day, and most of them were asleep quite quickly.
Welkin and Alicia was in his tent. Welkin couldn't sleep, just as Alicia.
"Welkin, do you have any nature idea, about how our new 'friends' got here?" She asked him.
"I don't know, but as they said there was a big blue thing in the sky... It could have been something to do with ragnite, but it is just a mere theory."
"So you don't have any idea, well it is strange, but at least they are friendly so far and willing to help."
"Yes, that is good, but I still don't trust them 100%. We need some time to get to know them, as you noticed they were an attacking army..."
"What are you saying by this?"
"All I am saying is, that we don't know for sure that they have good intentions with their help for us, that is all. They have far modern weapons as us, plus they soldiers are very skilled as I heard the stories."
"So what you saying is that they might want something for return for their help if they can't get back to their home?"
"Exactly, Otto already asked for a map of Europa, to study the continent, and make plans for how to help Gallia."
"Well as long as they are on our side I am happy. Plus I heard some rumour that someone in the squad has already a crush on one of them" Alicia said while smiling.
"Well that was fast..." Welkin said while smiling.
"I bet it is the uniform, it is kindda stylish you know..." Alicia was teasing Welkin.
"A uniform is not something you wear out of fashion; it is worn because of its combat role!"
"True, but still, it would look good on you..." Alicia said as she was leaving the tent.
Meanwhile the camp was guarded by Edy, Susie, and by Hans. Isara was too guarding, but she mostly was near the planes investigating every inch of them. The thought that those machines could fly made her very curious, she wanted to know how and why, and mostly she wanted to learn to fly one of those planes.
If I could learn how to use this, I can finally make Welkin fly...
"She really likes those planes!" Hans said.
"Isara loves everything mechanical that is why she is the best engineer and tank pilot in the militia." Susie said.
"You know it is strange seeing girls fighting in a war..." Hans said.
"Every citizen of Gallia must have to get basic training so they can fight in war, but most of the main army is of man, and older mans." Susie said.
"I get you are not found of the whole war think, am I right?"
"I would never hurt another living creature, but this is my duty, it is hard, but I have to do it." Susie said it in a low tone.
"You know, some times when I am sleeping I see their faces, and they always crying, because of what I done to them, and this nightmare won't stop..."
Hans went closer to her and put his hand on her shoulder.
"I know that feeling, but remember this, if it wasn't them, than it could have been you. How do you know, that they would hesitate to shot you, and leave you in cold blood, or even worse things that they could done to you, since you are a pretty, young girl..."
After hearing Hans compliment on Susie Edy became a little bit angry. Somehow there was something that she really liked about Hans.
"When I am on the battlefields sometime I panic, and I start to freeze and I...I..." She started to act like she is about to cry.
Hans went to Edy and he put his hand on her should too, and he looked straight into her eyes and said.
"On the battlefield, you must never panic, if you feel the need of fear, remember that you are not alone. There are others out there, who will protect you, that is what a good kamerad is." He said in a soft voice.
"Will you watch my back, during combat situation, then?" Edy asked, and immediately regret to do so.
"I will, and I hope that I can trust you with this as well!"
I won't leave your side that is sure!
The night was quite. The enemy was nowhere near.
"So Hans, how old are you, what did you do before the war, and why are you fighting for?" Edy asked.
"I am 22, I was born in a little village in Prussia, my father as a soldier, he fought in the Great War, got an iron cross. During the revolutions after the war, he joined the Freikorps and helped restore order. Besides that he was a good father to me, and after the situation was stabile he went back to the family farm, got married and after a year later I was born."
"Wow your father has an interesting back story! I wish I would have known as much as you about my real father..." Isara finally joined the conversation.
"Had enough with those machines?" Susie asked her playfully.
"It started to get cold, so I come here to join you guys. But please, Hans continue your story."
"Well where was I...Yeah right... So I have 3 little sister; Helga, Eva and Hildegard. They are one of the main reason why I am fighting this war, so when we win, they could live in a better world. A world without the Jews and the Bolsheviks controlling and oppressing the people... But it seems, that I am with my comrades are stuck here for now..."
"Well, I hope there will be a way for you to go home, back to your family..." Susie said.
"Thank you! And I really hope so, but in the meantime I will be here helping you with your war...Ohh I have almost forgotten, before the war I was a student at a university I studied History, because since I was a little child I always loved the tales from the past."
The four of them continued their conversation, since it was a quite night, but still they were on alert until the next shift came.
Otto was looking at the map of Europa that he asked Welkin for. The continent looked similar to Europe, but it was still another place. As he looked at the map of the Empire. He had started to form a plan in his mind.
After we win this war, maybe it would be best to stay here. Since we have technology that nobody else has in this world we could easily win this war for the Gallians, and not just stop the Empires invasion...
His thoughts were cut in half, when Alicia entered his tent.
"Yes, is there something you wish of me?" Otto asked politely.
"Welkin just got a message from the radio that we need to get back to HQ tomorrow, plus the army leaders and princess Cordelia would like to speak with you, about this whole situation."
"Thank you, than I should get a good night sleep, and make my uniform as clean as possible in the current situation." He said with a chuckle.
After Alicia left, he looked once again on the map; there was one spot that always cached his eyes. One spot next to Gallia.
I hope the meeting will be successful. Otto don't you dare to fail yourself!