A/N: a link to the map of Takistan is on my profile.
Shattered Dimensions
Chapter 5, Invasion of Takistan Part 1
Dimension 2
2010 AD
Outside of Jaza, Takistan
Far Southeast of Feruz Abad
0230 Hours
Presence of DEVGRU – Classified
Jake's POV
We looked at the map. We were about ten meters west of a small village named Jaza. We were inserted about forty mikes south of Jaza. Our mission was to get into Feruz Abad and grab some of our guys that are caught in the middle of an all out war between the Russian backed Takistani Militia and the British Armed Forces. And then we were to be extracted two klicks east of Garmsar. We had news that some PMCs were sent in the night before and have not been heard from since. There was a rumor that the state run television had censored a broadcast of the PMCs being publicly hanged. This was going to be a clean operation, by the books. We didn't need to cause any unnecessary deaths.
The desert was cool at this time of night. We wanted to get out before sunrise so we did not have to deal with the heat. There were various desert trees and bushes scattered about. There was some wind that carried the coarse sand across the semi-arid landscape.
"It looks like there is an airfield west-northwest of here," LCDR Arnold Vasquez said, pointing to the map.
"It is no doubt run by the militia now," I said.
"Our best bet is to go north of the airfield into Loy Manara," Arnold said, pointing to the village just north-northwest of the airfield.
"That is probably where the militia came from. If we go west-southwest, we bypass the airfield. Then we head into Huzrutimam," I said, pointing to the map. Neither of us will give, we were both born stubborn, headed sons of bitches and neither of us will give into any faults in our plans.
"We've got a truck coming at our eleven o'clock. If we stay here, we're as good as dead," LCDR Derek Oakley said. There was a moment of silence.
"We go west-southwest," Arnold said.
"We've been spotted. What should I do?" Derek asked. The car stopped.
"If you haven't been shot yet, they're probably just some lost civilians. Tell them to turn around," I said. Derek walked over to the car.
"You need to turn around," he said. We were tense; being that we were in hostile territory. But we did not show it. The guy got out of the car. My hand moved to the grip of my M4A1 SOPMOD.
"Sir, please get back in your car and turn around," Derek said, motioning for him to turn around. The guy did not move.
"Get back in your fucking car," Derek said. The guy moved towards Derek. Derek, myself, and the rest of the squad aimed our rifles at the guy, ready to pull the trigger if needed.
"Hey, hey, hey! Get back in your fucking car right now!" Derek yelled. The guy stopped. There was a moment where everything seemed still. The guy then backed up, got in his car, and turned around. That was close. We didn't need any more encounters like this.
0600 hours
Approximately 100 meters east of Chak Chak
As we made our way towards the village of Chak Chak, an AugustaWestland AH Mk 1 Apache passed overhead. It headed north, towards Feruz Abad. As we got closer to Chak Chak, I noticed a British flag over the camp.
"Well I'll be damned," I said to myself. We relaxed a bit, half casually walking towards a checkpoint set up on the road. The soldiers at the checkpoint noticed us at about forty meters out. I think they noticed we were carrying weapons. But they did not open fire at us. It must be our desert battle dress.
"Halt, who goes there!?" One of them called out. I looked at my squad. They nodded.
"We're Americans!" I shouted. They motioned for us to approach the checkpoint. When we were about ten meters out, two RAF Panavia Tornado GR4s flew overhead towards Feruz Abad. Less than a minute later, there were several explosions. Smoke rose from the direction of Feruz Abad. Sounds like things may be swaying in the Takistani Militia's way.
0900 hours
Entering Anar
There was no checkpoint as we entered into Anar from the southeast, in a UAZ. At least, I don't think there was a checkpoint.
"This is bad," Arnold said, surveying the surroundings. Most of the buildings were destroyed or on fire.
"No kidding. Don't stop for anything," I said. As we continued through, there was a low rumble that could be heard just over the car engine.
"What do you think that is?" Derek asked. Our sniper and spotter were usually silent. Our sixth squad member was killed by a cell phone activated IED earlier as we were about to leave Chak Chak.
"I don't know, but I don't want to find out," I replied. We were finally nearing the northern exit of Anar.
"I really don't want go home, you know? With all that crazy genetic shit happening," Arnold said.
"Well, some of us have families back there," Derek said. The rumble is getting louder.
"It's like they say, out of the frying pan and into the fire," I said.
"Uh, guys," our spotter, Jerrod, said, trying to get our attention. We didn't hear him. The rumble was louder.
"T-55 to our right!" our sniper, Chase, shouted. The T-55 fired, narrowly missing us. The shockwave from the impact shattered the back window. Derek stepped on the gas pedal as hard as he could. The T-55 was following us shortly. Derek swerved around potholes in the road. The T-55 fired again, taking out a tree next to us.
"We need to get out of here and fast!" I said. Up ahead, a Takistani patrol walked across the road.
"Shit!" Derek shouted.
"Go through them!" I ordered. He did. Most of them jumped out of the way. But there was a loud thud as one of the soldier's upper body hit the hood. Some arterial spray hit low on the windshield. The body slid under the car. There was a thud as we ran the body over. The other soldiers that got up, open fired at us. There was the northern checkpoint up ahead. It was barricaded by sandbags.
"Go through it!" I ordered. The T-55 opened fire again, hitting the barricade, destroying it. We drove through it. We were almost to Feruz Abad.
10:30 AM
AAN World News
Nobody's POV
The room was busy as AAN went live with breaking news. People hustled about, trying to get to their places.
"We have just received word that the United States has ordered the invasion of Takistan in order to restore order to the area. The United States and The British Armed Forces will be working in a conjoined effort to restore order and quell the insurrection. Though AAN believes that this may lead to war with Russia, as they back the local militia," the anchor said, "More on this as it develops."
Undisclosed Location
Nobody's POV
"Excellent," a man said, watching the news report. He knew what to do next. He snapped his fingers, a flame appearing above them. He used it to light a cigarette.
Approximately fifteen hours later
A man looked around the room. It was filled with TVs with live feeds. There was a camera on a tripod in the middle of the room. He looked at the cameras and saw a squad of soldiers breach a compound. He watched as they cleared the compound, and made their way into a room filled with computers. They downloaded the information. He noticed that some trucks filled with soldiers, with the fire insignia on their battle dress, unload in front of the compound. He smiled. He then turned on the camera.
"Intruders, you are surrounded. Give up now, and your deaths will be quick and painless," he said, looking directly into the camera. The soldier, with a smoke lit, shot the television he was on. He turned off the camera. In the back of the room a blood trail ran down the wall, leading to a body that looked exactly like the man. The man's face seemed to change. It looked like a mask.