Muv-Luv: Flesh and Steel
Chapter 0: Prologue
Author Note: Hello. This is my first time actually writing and publishing a story. Not only that, I'm not very knowledgeable in the lore or plotline of the Muv-Luv universe. I've only watched the animes of it, so don't expect this story to be an accurate representation of it. I do my best to be as faithful as I can be to the source material. Also, this story will be connected to Muv-Luv Alternative, albeit with some major differences. Criticism and review are very much appreciated. Lastly, I do not own Muv-Luv whatsoever. Thank you and enjoy.
Dover, London - February 3rd, 1985
"EDWARD! LILLY! STAY CLOSE!" shouted the blonde woman, her voice barely audible over the screams of hundreds of frightened people running away from the BETA's.
Hand-in-hand, Edward, and Lilly followed their mother as best they could, escaping the onslaught happening all around them.
The monstrous BETA's; coming out of the seas of the English Channel, had easily overwhelmed the immediate local defense forces. Spreading like ants, the unfortunate city of Dover quickly became a bloodbath. All across Dover, people are either getting eaten, crushed, or torn apart by the relentless BETA's.
Occasional TSFs would be spotted fighting and trying to save as many lives as possible. A single F-5E Tornado is seen blasting a swarm of Tankers with its WS-16B Assault Cannon before a Grapplar bounced upon the mech from behind. Its large forearms slice the midsection of the Tornado, its upper body falling forward to the ground. The red swarm of Tankers crawled all over the down TSF. Several seconds later the unfortunate pilot gets taken out of its protective shell, screaming her lungs out before getting split apart.
Edward scared beyond belief, held his younger sister hands tightly as they kept up with their mother from behind. Suddenly, a Tanker busts through one of the buildings in front, followed by several of its own. They quickly race towards the surprised group of people, grabbing a hold of whatever unlucky victims they get their hands on. Chaos ensues as people get in the way of one another, making the red alien monsters have a much easier time picking them off. Edward's mother quickly led her children through one of the alleyways to avoid the ongoing massacre being displayed.
"Momma! Momma! I'm scared!" Lilly wailed, tears streaming down her baby cheeks. Barely able to keep on running. Her leg increasingly reaching its limit.
"Its goin to be ol'right, sweetie. Just stay close with ye older brother. We'll make it to safety" she comfortably said.
The trio traversed through the alleyway. Avoiding areas where BETA's will be most prevalent. Black smoke and the metallic smell of blood accompany them, no matter where they are. Both Edward and Lilly are breathing heavily, sweat rolling down their face. After what felt like an eternity, Eliza would finally see a group of three Tornadoes holding down a position, shooting any BETA's that came towards them. She led the way, feeling euphoric. Those few seconds of happiness would be her undoing as she became unaware of her surroundings. Out of nowhere, a large red hand reaches out towards the blonde woman; snatching her up and away from her children. Edward and Lilly watch in horror as their mother's upper body gets bitten off by the red Beta. Lilly, unable to stand any longer fell down to her knees and cried out for her mother. Edward, too shocked to react, continues looking at the Tanker as it finishes eating her mother. Its smiling face would turn towards the two frozen kids. Before it could even step towards them, several rounds of 36mm tore off its head. The TSF that saved them landed a few feet away from where they were.
"Oi, kids you alright?!" the male pilot called out to them. Immediately realizing how stupid that question was, he lowered his TSF so that he could gently grab both of the traumatized kids. Once they were safely onboard his hand, he activated his thrusters and headed straight towards his comrades.
"Kestral 1-1, this is Kestral 1-4. I've got two survivors onboard." the pilot radioed his squadron leader.
"Rog Kestral 1-4, get back your arse back over here. Command is orderin a full retreat. Dover is lost."
"Sir? There more survivors out there. We can't just leave em." 1-4 argued.
"I'm sorry lad, but they're good as dead. Staying here any longer is pointless." 1-1 said, offering no room for argument.
Several Tankers chased after Kestral 1-4 before getting blasted by his fellow comrades. Kestral 1-1 reloaded his assault canon as Kestral 1-3 continued to provide cover to 1-4.
Kestrel 1-4 gritted his teeth slightly, knowing that was the hard truth. He quickly took a glance at the children onboard his hand. Both of them hugging each other tightly and grieving over the loss of their mother. Sighing, he looked away and concentrated on getting them out of this place as fast as he could. The Kestral squadron began retreating back once their comrade returned, flying low to avoid any Laser class. Using the building as cover, the group of Tornadoes would soon be on the outskirts of the dying city. By now, the BETA swarm would soon be mopping up whatever survivors left behind and continuing onward to the heart of England.