Aboard the Battle-Barge "Sundered Night", Vercingetoron's Quarters.
Vercingetoron sat reading the Reports on his Scions, Each of them have a Particular Skill he's interested in, For Example Ecrsiks has been known to charge into battle outright but if given a proper lesson in Discipline could be a Very skilled Warrior and Diplomat, He's also looking at the Newly Recruited Vlatcani who's now the Captain of the 7th Company and Chapter Master of The Grey-Spiders Clan, The Man had sure been recently inducted into the Legion but shows Exceptional Leadership quality and is Ear-marked by the Primarch as being Atripox's Replacement should his beloved First Captain falls in Combat.
The Door to his Quarters was knocked upon, It was a Meeting between Him and Atripox and some of his Legions' Captains.
"Come in." The Primarch spoke, His Voice full of Melody yet Coarse, And His Captains… his Sons entered each bowing before their Father who stood up and bowed before them.
"Welcome, My Sons, Please take a seat." He offered, There was 12 Chairs, only one remain unassigned, and it was Captain Velitas of the 12th Company and Chapter-Master of The Onyx Bears, Fortunately His Lieutenant Centugeni was despatched in his Stead, Clad in his Cracked Tactical Armor, The Lieutenant bowed before his Father before taking his Seat in his Captain's Chair.
"Now that we're here, Centugeni, What has happened to the 12th Company?" The Primarch asked as the Lieutenant stood up to speak as was protocol performed by Rote in the Legion.
"My Captain wishes to inform you that the Luna Wolves 3rd and 5th Companies have been Reinforced and the War-Master has Beckoned us to this Planet Codified Indigo-38-467A, It's a Terran world full of the Orkhoid bastards who had assaulted our Legion here." He said pointing to a Star System that has a Yellow Sun, Similar to Gallia, The Planet in question is an Ork World that is hosting one of the Ork's Colonies.
Vercingetoron analyzed the reports just as another Knock on his door was heard, Confusing the Captains and even The Primarch.
"Come in!" He called and was shocked to see his Brother Horus Entering and His Sons stood up and slammed their Fists onto their breastplate as a Gesture of Welcome.
"Please, You don't need to do that." Horus Said as The Luna Wolves Primarch wore a Pearl White Off-duty Attire, Vercingetoron wore a Orange Shirt, with Orange Pants, He also wore Combat Boots akin to those of an Imperial Army Soldier but sized for the Primarch's massive Feet.
"What can I do for you Horus?" The Lord of Gallia asked offering his Brother a Chair who accepted it, And the Favoured Son of the Emperor spoke after 2 minutes of thinking.
"I need help, My 2nd and 5th Companies have been reporting heavy losses and your 12th Company also took casualties, and are requesting Reinforcements." Horus spoke and The Primarch made up his mind.
"Atripox." The First Captain of the Legion looked at his gene-sire and knew what he was going to Order for him to do.
"Rally The Legion, Prepare for all units for Battle, We'll reorganize and Rest on Gallia after this First battle together, Captains Prepare your Companies for Battle, And tell our Techmarines to Prepare to Recover Wrecks of Any Vehicles the 12th Company may have lost, And Our Apothecarians for any Wounded and Dead." The Primarch ordered and Atripox, The 12 Legionary officers nodded and slammed their Fists onto their breastplates, In salute and headed off to do their duties that their father Commanded them.
Horus was impressed, Vercingetoron has already united his Sons in purpose, But something is Troubling his Brother. He could see it in his Eyes, Now that they were alone, Horus soon spoke.
"Brother, What Ails you?" Horus Asked as the Lord of Gallia looked at his Brother and spoke in a low tone of voice.
"I am worried that My People's Traditions and Beliefs are overridden, Sure I don't believe in superstition, But my people holds their own superstitions not out of Ignorance but as a binding tool to keep them focused, They understand my Policy of Advancing Technology to where everyone is safe and comfortable, Although…." Horus could hear his hesitancy and his worried face was obvious to him.
"Although, You fear Atheism of the Imperial Truth could upset the Delicate Balance you've wrought?" Horus asked, getting a nod out of his Brother who was quite frankly nervous.
"You should talk to Father. At the very least he will try to find a Compromise with you in regards to both Technology and your people." Horus suggested after a moment of Silence between the Two brothers and this made Vercingetoron a bit more Nervous but the Demands of War called for him and the Two brothers stood up, Hugging the other.
"Shall we both head there?" Vercingetoron asked with a Smile and a glint of Mischief in his eyes, Horus laughed and smiled at his Brother the Booming Laughter made the Lord of Gallia feel better before returning to his usual Seriousness.
"Of course, After all Father has instructed me to be Your Teacher, I only hope Sanginius joins us on this Campaign." Horus said as Vercingetoron nodded and Horus Departed to his Flagship The Vengeful Spirit, Leaving Vercingetoron to prepare for Battle, His Retinue of Servants helped him Get into his Armor Oils and incense perfumes his Ready-room, And it took him only 2 hours for him to be in his Fearsome Panoply of War.
"Thank you, Please spend time with your Families." The Primarch told his Servants who were flabbergasted beyond words by how generous this was, And as they Knelt he stopped them and then spoke once more.
"Your time with your families is not only important but I will Decree that those Astartes and their families be together, Protected in Harmony and guided by them." He said words of wisdom in his voice, His Servants were elated and after bowing before their Lord, They took their leave except for a Servant girl of 14, Who was unusually shy and the Primarch took Notice of her.
"Is there a Problem lassie?" He asked as he knelt down, The Girl looked away as she was very shy but the Primarch smiled gently and lowered his voice so it wasn't harsh.
"Calm down, Child I mean you no harm." He said as the girl looked at him it was tense 5 minutes before she spoke.
"I've no parents Milord, They are dead." The Girl said sadly and this Shocked the Primarch to his core before he Summoned Legionary Dercillos into his Quarters, The Terminator Elite looked at his Father.
"Need Something, Father?" He asked Dercillos noticed his gene-sire's look was about a Girl in the room and what came out of his Father's mouth surprised him.
"I wish for this Young Lady to be adopted by You and your Family Dercillos, It is my Decree and Command that all Astartes and their families may live together, And thus brings Harmony into the Household." The Primarch of the 2nd Commanded… No request to the Terran Borne Legionnaire, Which shocked him to his Core.
"I- i accept father." Dercillos said he was just as shocked as his new daughter, Who had tears streaming down her Cheeks and was in genuine Awe, As the Legionary Departed with his Daughter in Tow, She stopped and ran to The Lord of Gallia and hugged him, To which the Primarch gently hugged the Child, He already earned the Respect of one of his Terran Born sons, Now he needs to win the Rest of the Legion over…
Indigo-38-467A, Captain, Velitas' Defensive Position.
Velitas stood within a Ruined Ork building, He was bruised and exhausted, Taking a look around him only 100 out of 500 Brothers who he led with him are still in good Fighting Shape, 200 Were dead and the 300 others were wounded but still could fight were currently behind cover.
"Captain, Vox reports Reinforcements are on the way, And Captains Iacton and Horus 'Little Horus' Aximand, are requesting your presence." Velitas looked over his Shoulders at the Owner of the Voice: Veteran Sergeant Carisianus, Who led Squad Carisianus with Valor and Honour told him, But Velitas knowing he should wait for Further Reinforcement then spoke.
"Carisianus, Inform them we should be on the Front-lines, I have an Inkling the Orks may attack us while we're weak." Velitas said and this gave his Brothers a much needed Warning as the Sergeants barked their squads into position, to Welcome the Green-skinned Bastards, Carisianus did inform the Two Luna Wolves Captains who also got their Troops on the line just as the first Orkish bellows and War Cries could be heard.
"Here they come! READY TO MEET THOSE BASTARDS!" An Imperial Army Trooper from the 23rd Terran Imperial Army, 2nd Corps shouted as the Orks charged over head, The sounds of Autoguns, Bolters and Main Battle Cannons from the M6 Gallian Light Tanks was music to his Ears, Velitas was glad to be in battle and was the restless man among his Legion.
"Sir! Allied Reinforcements are arriving now!" An Astartes Brother shouted just as Oranged Hulled Drop pods rained down, Mixed with Pearl White hulled Pods disgorging Orange and Pearl white Power Armors respectively.
"Finally they arrived! Hot Dog!" An Imperial Army Captain shouted, His Low Gothic accent has a hint of an unknown Dialect, Causing said Brother to look at him in a wholly different light and as a Good friend.
"Indeed, Shall we show these Perfidious Xenos what happens when they attack 2 Legiones Astartes?" The Astartes asked and the Imperial Army Captain cocked his Auto Pistol in reply and with a Firm nod, The two of them charged fighting back to back, But then something happened, The Orks retreated slightly and on top of a Hill the Orks dragged out much to everyone's shock 2 Capture Sons of Gallia Legionnaires.
"What are they doing?" Horus Aximand asked even as Vercingetoron and Horus both watched on confused and then Horror overcame The Imperials as they watched the green-skins tortured the two Legionnaries, It enraged The Sons of Gallia and they not let this go unpunished with a Savage war-cry The Entire 2nd Legion moved at a Blistering Pace with the Cries of their Tortured Comrades ringing into their ears, The Luna Wolves followed their Cousins and Horus even then just Realized Vercingetoron wasn't next to him.
'Has Anyone Seen Vercingetoron?' Horus asked his sons over their Vox-Net and one of his Warriors, Garviel Loken Spoke after a while
"Yes Commander, He's… at the very spear tip…" Loken Reported and indeed The Lord of the Second was fighting alongside his Sons, It was a Bloody attack one the Orks weren't expecting Many were cut down by Bolters, Plasma and Explosives.
As Vercingetoron Broke through the Enemy's lines, The 5th Company led by Axrotalus Anvilious, The Legion's Master of the Forge and 5th Company Captain, His tanks came around behind the Green-skins with the 13th and Fourteenth Companies riding as Mechanized Infantry, This method of Attack combined with the Second Legions' Combined Arms Assault Doctrine was devastating even the Luna Wolves were shocked by the Violence of the Assault.
The Green-skins never stood a Chance and were slaughtered where they stood a few tried to flee, But were chased down by The 2nd Legion's Fear a-muigh or Outrider Squads, It was a complete slaughter, None of the Orks Survived, But the deed had been done, The 2nd Legion's flaw had been awakened, As the Sheer Horror of what they have done finally registered, Vercingetoron himself was concerned and horrified, Sure the Attack was Successful and they saved his Sons, But…. At what cost?
Well, Everyone this Chapter is wrapped up, Now I am almost done with Call of RWBY's Next Chapter, After that I'll be working on a 3rd Story just to break up the Montony of me working on one and then the other.
Now, The Flaw in their Compassion has been awakened, How will this affect the 2nd Legion will remain to be seen, For now See y'all later.
As Always, Read and Review - Jack