Vakyrie-624
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A/N:Hi there! Sorry that it took a bit longer than expected. The next chapter of my story. Been busy with work, that's why I took a longer time to proofread this. If there is any mistakes, please let me know. With that, enjoy the chapter!
From Yours truly
Somewhere below a starry sky…
"Beautiful, is it? I have never seen such beauty… Hmmmm… Why are you so quiet?"
The man asked in a rude tone. His eyes stared coldly into the maiden before him.
Both stood below a cherry tree on top of a hill, overlooking a city.
"If you have something to say, then speak…"
The maiden keep her silent. Not moving or staring back at the man, the maiden, wondering wildly in her mind, tried to speak the words that was needed to be heard.
"I…ii..." Unable to hold it, the young maiden began to tear up.
Releasing a heavy sigh, the man put his right hand to her left cheek and slowly wipe away the tears.
"Ssshhh… What's with the tears, huh? Are you the strong one between us?"
With those words, it caused the maiden to look up in the man eyes in a fiery gaze.
"I… I do… don't want to see you go…" The maiden felt her chest becoming lighter in weight. As if the weigh that she was carrying was gone.
The man stared back at her. Leaning forward, the man was about to give the maiden a kiss when his mouth stretched wide, showcasing the thousands razor-sharped fangs, and biting down the maiden's face.
Only the sound of flesh and bones being crushed and grinded echoed in the night sky.
In a bedroom
Waking up in a shocked state, the figure in the bed rose up and started to breathe heavily. The bedsheet was soaked in sweats and the figure's clothes were in a messy arrangement. A gust of wind blew into the room, dragging the curtain away. Revealing the moonlight, it filled the room with its nightly shine. It became clear that the figure was a female. Slim build with a fair colored skin, the lady slowly control her emotions. The dream was too real for her. She almost could feel the teeth ripping away her flesh.
*Knock! Knock!*
"Sis! Are you ok?" A small young voice called out into the room.
"AH! Kenji! I'm ok." She got up and rushed to the door.
Slowly opening, the lady looked down to a small boy, rubbing his eyes in circle rotation.
"Kenji, this is no good. You need to go back to sleep."
"Aaawwww… But I heard you were shouting…" The boy named 'Kenji' replied back.
Embarrassed that her youngest brother heard her cries, the young lady took the little boy by the hand and bought him to his bedroom. Opening his door, she quietly put him to bed and gently soothes him to sleep. Watching him falling to sleep, the young lady smiled at his innocent face. Such warmth filled her heart. Looking at the snowy window, the young lady's heart dropped as the thought of him going to war scared her. With the recent age limited dropped and the advance made by the alien these past few months, she wondered what will happen to her two little brothers if they went to war. The thought of losing them and not having the bodies return frightened her so much.
Back in her bed, she laid down on the soft pillow, wondering her mind off. BETA. Never had humanity be close to death before the arrival of the aliens. Hearing news of destruction of many countries and the loss of countless lives. It made her think how small her life was. Frightened with the outcome, she slowly think about her choices. She was about to finish with school and now she was at the crossroad, wondering the fate that awaits her.
Five blocks away, a figure was watching the young lady with a binocular. Cloaked in black clothes, the figure stared with intense glaze.
"Never expected you for being a stalker…" A cold tone voice appeared behind the figure.
"Oh! It's you… Since when did you arrive?" The figure asked as he kept watching the lady from afar.
"After the meeting, I took a private flight when I heard you were heading here."
The other figure came out from the shadow and stood near the edge of the ledge.
Both of them were standing on a rooftop of an apartment building.
The other figure removed his hoodie and revealed a red hair.
"So is this the woman?" The red haired guy asked as he pulled out his binocular to see the lady in question.
"Why should I tell you, Theodor? You are not supposed to be here."
"So as you… Irisdina suspects something is going but decided not to get involved. I don't blame her… Ever since that day, I was asking myself if I did the right thing."
Theodor looked up to the sky and sigh at the sight of the snow falling.
"If you made that choice, you will suffered greatly, my old friend. Trust me when I say this… That path is not made for you. Don't go there." The figure rose up to meet Theodor's eyes and spoke with a voice that experienced a lot in life.
"And if I did? What will you do?" Theodor asked in anger.
"Then Lise and Irisdina will die. By your hands…"
Silent. No words. Nothing.
With the last statement made by the cloaked figure, Theodor realized that how foolish he was. Remembering the moment of him holding a gun to his step sister, about to put the trigger. Only stopped by the figure before him. Promising to help Lise to recover, Theodor thought a long time before letting Lise to go with him. That decision alone was made as a loving brother. Not as a cold killer.
"Thank you… for everything you done…" Theodor sighed.
"Aaawww… How cute!"
"SHUT UP!" Theodor raged.
Jolted up by a sound of a shout or scream, the young lady looked around to find the source of the noise. Wondering who made the noise, she went to back to bed and tried to go back to sleep.
December 6, 1998
Tokyo, Japan.
The room was filed with the Imperial Japan's bureaucrats and military officials. Most talked among themselves. The air was heavy with alcohol and tobacco aura. Non-stop chatting rattled the window gently as more people spoke louder over each other. One might find it unbearable to be in the room.
"Sigh… Will they just stop grumbling already?" The spokesman, or to be accurate spokeslady, sighed loudly under the heavy noise that was the audiences.
"To think that I have to beg with these people…" she cursed under her breath and adjusted her long purple hair.
Making sure that everything were in order, she walked up to the stage and begun her proposal.
"Ahem… Welcome, ladies and gentlemen. My name is Dr. Kouzuki Yuuko, from the United Nation 28th Tactical Command. And I am here to announce that the U.N Command had approved the operation to retake Yokohama."
The crowd became restless and anger.
"WHAT?!"
"Why the U.N approved such an operation?"
"WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT T…?"
Rising her right hand, Yuuko silent her audience and continue to speak.
"With regards of the Japan manpower shortage, the U.N agreed to help out with the operation. They will be providing the units needed for this operation and will give aid to the civilian population."
One of the bureaucrat stood up and shouted; "The civilian is under our care. Who the fuck are you to give a damn about them? You fucking whore!"
"Because YOU don't give a damn. That's why I and the U.N has come to an agreement. Since you all love to waste time and resources, I have no choices but seek their assistant. Since we are at the topic, tell me minister, what did you do to improve the situation? I have not seen anything improved since I came back."
Yuuko was fierce in her words. She did not want to back down from reality. The aura in the room went cold. Although her words were knifes to their hearts, they knew too well the situation they were in.
Ever since the fall of Kyoto, the imperial army was lacking manpower and it showed in its defense and strength. Eight hundred thousand military personnel lost in the defense of the country in a short matter of six months. The political office knew that they were have to seek aid from other nations. Or lose the battle and their homeland.
"Dr Kouzuki. My name is Sakaki Kurechika. Might I know what will you gain from the U.N?"
Yuuko looked to the voice. There was no mistake. The voice belongs to the Prime Minister Sakaki Kurechika. Many dislike Sakaki for being weak but Yuuko see it the other way around. He was trying to keep the balance between both parties. He knew about the hidden agenda that everyone had. He might be the best bet for her plans.
"Well, is it obvious? Total cooperation with the U.N and aid for the people. What more do I want?"
Yuuko said it like a child telling a truth about something, at the same time, lying about it.
The prime minister sat in his chair, debating his next words.
"And what about our involvement?"
Many in the room rolled their eyes in disgust.
After what, to Yuuko seems be, a lifetime passed, she walked out last of the room. Letting the clearly irritated bureaucrats leave the area first, she found the disgusting aura had left with them. Sighing loudly, Yuuko took a deep breath to cleanse her spirit.
"If you find it difficult, you are in for a bigger shock, my little sister…" A women clad in a scientist coat walked up to her.
"Motoko! Since when did you arrive?" Yuuko was a bit surprised.
"Pretend that you never see me. I'm here to bring some items to you personally."
"Hmm… if you want to see me personally, that means that my request has been approved."
"All of them have been approved. All you need to do now is to give them what they want. Can't expect everything to be handed out for free."
"Hmph! If you were trying to learn more about my plan, you will need to go through the procedure..." Yuuko pouted at her older sister.
"Argh! The long way route must I take? Anyway, I will be providing some materials for your 'request' and a group of new personnel for your staff." Motoko said as she took out a cigarette to light it.
"Must you smoke in front of me?" Yuuko pointed out at her sister.
"Argh! Why must you…"
Motoko was cut off by a lady in uniform walked up to them.
"Chairman Kouzuki. You are needed immediately." The lady said in monotone voice.
"Sigh! Well, till next time, my cute little sister." With that, Motoko left the room.
Wondering how did her elder sister managed to get such a high position in the command, Yuuko shook off her tiredness and looked at the documents that were given to her by Motoko.
"Hmm… couple of officers, tech and the usual…"
Yuuko went down the list and stopped at one comment.
"Transfer Request: Approved.
Personnel: Major Sergeant Udy Grim
Division: U.N. 28th Tactical TSF Command & Research; 624th Taskforce, "Hell-Savior".
Codename: "Deadman"
Note: Requested by Chairman Kouzuki Motoko. M.S. Udy is to be transfer and reassign to the program; "Alternative IV" as soon as possible."
Yuuko was puzzled. Why her sister would reassigned a NCO to the program without informing her?
The name of the man in question did not bring up any memories. Yuuko would know the name if he was a famous person in the U.N. Nor a rank of Major Sergeant existed too. It could be only means one thing. This man was working directly under her elder sister's command. It was rare to see her sister having a personal assistant. That made it more interesting.
Outskirts of Sendai
U.N. Yamada Base
The road was uneven and rough. The weather was equally unbearable. Yet, in a remote outpost, stood a lone guard at a hidden gate between two buildings. The guard was wet, cold and tired. But with a fierce determination, the guard stood and guard his post bravely. A rumbling sound echo throughout the forested base. A black sedan rolled over the hill before the guard and slowly slowed down. The guard did not need to stop the car as the vehicle parked inches away from him. Rolling down the window, the driver just took out a card and flashed it to the guard. Seeing the card, the guard saluted and let the car pass by.
"Hmm… The security here is more… 'easy'. Why is that so?" Yuuko asked her driver while looking at him via the rear mirror.
"A lot things happened these days, madam. The U.N. just offloaded two battalions in this base. And yes, the new batch of cadets are currently doing their training."
"Ooohh… Tell me, how is my old friend doing?" Yuuko smirked at the thought of her old classmate.
"Sergeant Marimo is currently leading the training for the 207th Training Unit. The cadets now know why the sergeant has the nickname; "Mad Dog"."
Jinguuji Marimo.
Both Marimo and Yuuko went to the same school and class. They were like twin sister. Inseparable. Marimo was the happy individual with a keen sight in observing and reading ahead of anyone completing her. Also giving out her 100%, Marimo never fails to impress others to strive forwards. Both had a different ideas of saving the planet. Marimo went on to serve with the Imperial Army while Yuuko went on a different path to further her studies in applied quantum physic research.
"Madam?"
Yuuko, lost in her thought, awoke to the find the vehicle had stopped and the driver was standing beside her with the door opened. Stepping out, Yuuko could hear the sound of drills being bark out and footstep echoing throughout the base. Walking around the temporary base, Yuuko noticed that there were a lot of young cadets. Not yet reached the age of 18. Such youth would be the payment for the humanity survival. Not many knew that. Yuuko buried that thought deep down in her heart. She can't afford to be soft now. She had come so far to start doubting herself.
Remembering the first time she saw a long brown haired lady beating down a cadet, Yuuko was in awe of the sight.
Imperial Army Hakuryou Base
June 1996
"DOOORYYYAAAA!"
The first cadet jumped at the brown haired lady but was thrown off with ease. The second cadet tried to tackle the opponent but received a boot to the chin. Blood gushed out of the cadet's mouth.
"COME ON! IS THIS YOUR BEST?!"
The lady continue to abuse the cadets with vulgar words. Being at the receiving end of the abuse, the first cadet, short auburn red haired, slowly got up. Weakened by the repeated beating, the cadet's breath grew heavily and shallow.
"Like hell, I'm going down like this…" the cadet spoke between breaths.
The cadet wiped away the blood stains near her left eye and took off the combat shirt, revealing a black sport bra beneath it. Yuuko was taken back. She presumed that the cadet was a short male, with the height and short hair. Plus the cadet's fiery determination to continue the sparring made Yuuko to presume that the cadet was a male.
"Oh? Is that so… I figured that you might quit now as you're not in any condition to continue…" Marimo smirked happily at the cadet.
Undeterred, the cadet strengthened her resolve and pressed on her attacks.
Jab, then an uppercut followed by a couple of punches to the stomach area. The cadet's attack were unrelenting and brutal. There were three more another cadets on the ground, defeated. Only the first cadet just kept on pressing the attack.
"Hmm… That's one brave lady." Yuuko whispered quietly as Marimo blocked all of the attack and with one move, brought down the cadet to her knees.
On her knees and bleeding, the cadet took one last look at Marimo and mumbled; "We… alm~..." Falling forward to the ground, the cadet hit it with a thud.
Yuuko smiled at the memories of Marimo getting the medics for the cadets. With that meeting, fate helped Yuuko to befriend the cadet who kept fighting and made her a leader.
"Vice-Commander. Welcome back."
Yuuko turned to the short brown haired officer, saluting at her.
"Sigh… Aren't you early, Isumi?" Yuuko asked to the former cadet, now Captain of her elite team of experienced Eishi.
That determination Yuuko witnessed in this officer matured and improved with the passing of time. Yuuko, herself, made the decision to appoint Isumi Michiru, the second elder of four 'Isumi Siblings', as the Squadron Commander of 9th Squadron of the Special Task Force A-01. Also known as Valkyrie Squadron or Isumi's Valkyries, the squadron had the highest causalities rate out of all the United Nation Forces. With many dangerous missions they undertook that many would consider as suicidal, it was natural to find a commander who have the determination and compassion to lead such a mission and strive for success.
"Just finished with the paperwork. Glad to have replacements for the team." Isumi said in a sad tone.
"That last one was indeed hard for all of us. I was hoping that I would not have to use you in such a mission." Yuuko stated with a regret look on her face.
"It was unavoidable, madam. We did lost a lot, however we gained the upper hand in that mission."
Yuuko smiled at Isumi. Her ability to adapt and focus solely on the mission and to see the good light in a dark world was something to admire at.
They both slowly made their way through the maze of checkpoints and passageways to their destination. Upon reaching the 45th basement level, Yuuko saw up ahead of them were six armed guards, standing in front of a single metal door. Isumi was perplexed with the amount of security for one single door.
"Hold! State your visit." The tall bulky solider spoke in a husky voice.
Yuuko and Isumi were taken back by the request but quickly stated the nature of the visit.
"We are here under the request by Chairman Kouzuki." Isumi looked at Yuuko in awe.
"Wait a minute." The guard turned to his radio attached to his left shoulder.
No sound was made by the guard or the radio, as if he was speaking with his mind.
"Alright, let them pass." The guard ordered to the rest of his team.
The metal opened with a hissing noise. The two ladies entered into a large cavern-like room. The height was about 20 meters tall and was large and spacious enough for a full division load of TSFs.
"Wow! Never knew that they made this." Isumi looked around to get an understanding of the room.
"Captain, what you about to see is totally classified." Yuuko informed her squadron commander as they reached to the center of the room.
A little girl in a U.N uniform stood before a glass tank filled with a green liquid. Isumi was wondering why such a young girl doing alone in a military base when she noticed that the little girl had a ribbon on her hair in a shape of a bunny hair. The little girl turned to Yuuko and tip-toe up to speak to her.
"Hmmm…" Yuuko brought herself down closer to her and closed her eyes as if to hear more clearly to the little girl's small child-like voice.
"-ed. And also, they were looking for this place." a tiny voice echo the floor.
"Oh?! Even they are here. Interesting… Isumi. Prepare yourself for our unwelcome guests…"
Yuuko smirked happily as Isumi pulled out her sidearm to the sounds of six gunshots outside the door.
"Oh! They are early."
"Vice-commander! Please stand behind me." Isumi instantly stood in front of Yuuko.
The room grew quiet as the two ladies stood idly.
"WHAT TH-…" One loud bang echoes from the door.
Isumi watches on with a scared look as two more loud bangs rang out, followed by the metal door been pierced through with hundreds of shots.
"A shotgun?" Yuuko said with a perplexed look.
The little girl peeked out behind Yuuko and mumbled a few words. Both Isumi and Yuuko did not get the words but whatever it were, she looked like she was talking towards the door.
"My~ My~ It seems that the security was insufficient." A man spoke from the door.
"I admit that the guards were poor in skills when it comes to you…" Yuuko walked up to the door with a grin on her face.
"Oooh? So you KNOW of me then?" The voice was husky and low. Almost monotone.
"Your people has been crawling around the place that I have no choices but to move to another location." Yuuko crossed her arms as she was about to pick a fight with the man on the other side of the door.
"Well then, pardon my behavior. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yoroi Sakon."
Queen Base, Maine.
December 9, 1998
"So that is the final details. Any question?"
"No. I know more of the report." The tall uniformed man spoke to the screen.
"I know that. Anyway, the chairman wants a report to be sent to her every week. So try not to forget, ok?" The person at the screen asked in pain.
"Hmph! Like I need a second guess..." The man switched off the screen and left the darkened room into a busy hangar.
The place was crawling with personnel and equipment as the base was preparing for an operation.
"Leaving us, Sergeant?" A young lady asked him as he walked past her.
"Yeah, new order. You will be ok without me?" asked the man.
"Hell yeah, I will be ok. So it's from the top?" The lady asked enthusiastic.
"From HER."
That one word was enough to silent the hangar.
"OH!" The lady gave a shocked look.
"Look, I will be leaving Tommy in charge while I'm gone. Listen to him and you will be ok, alright?"
"Ok."
Both of them just nodded to each other and waved goodbye.
The man walked away from the hangar, towards a small plane that was preparing to take off.
The guard at the plane asked for the man's document and was shown all the details.
"Alright. You are cleared. All the best."
The guard saluted even thought it was not required for him to do so.
He did so out of respect.
As the plane reaches the end of the runway, the man took out a worn-out letter and a photo of him with a short hair girl. He was young in the photo and the girl was hugging him, smirking at his messy hair. He smiled at the photo as he unfolded the letter and slowly read the content. Although the letters were faded, at the bottom was clearly been seen the words;
"From yours truly,
H-…"
A/N:Ok, you may be confused with the pacing but this is how I want the story to be. If you feel that I need to change the pacing, just drop a review or pm me. I might change it but need some time to adjust it. I'm working full-time so my free time is limited. Anyways, thanks for reading and hope you like this chapter. The next one will feature the main cast in their early stage of the military life. Till next time!