-Venture to Japan-
Early morning, Falmart Calendar, 1291
Tiger-1, Mrkos II, Tiger squadron
Skies over Itallica
"Incoming fighters, this is Sergeant Brooks, India-Delta-4 from the Osean Marine Corps. Enemy forces are trying to cease the city. They already overran all our helo pads and Fuel depots. We need immediate CAS. Do you copy?". The voice through the radio was frantic and Mrkos II immediately knew that these guys where in a lot of trouble.
"Holy shit... that's a fuck ton of targets", stated Tiger-2.
"India-Delta-4 this is AWACS Shockwave. We are reading you. Patching you through to my fighters, over", replied the AWACS operator. "Tiger squadron, they're yours".
"This is Tiger-1 of the Fort Harling defense force. Give us Targets", said Fillipe as he made a fly by past the massive Walls of the Trading city.
"Everything outside the Walls is Hostile. Do NOT fire inside the Walls, we have civilians and friendlies inside, how copy?". The Mig-29s did a fly by, confirming sergeant Brooks' fire Mission.
"Solid Copy", replied Fillipe as he shot past the city, made a U-turn and made an approach for an hostile crowd.
"Tiger-1 bombs away", he announced and dropped the deadly payload.
With Sergeant Brooks:
"Ey, Yo! Watchout. Tell that idiot to down from there. These fighters are going to light this place up". Sergeant Kelly Brooks. An urban legend within the Osean Marine corps, medal of Honor recipient and hero of many people in Osea. For example, he was part of the operation that saved the lives of many Osean POW's behind Yuktobanian lives during the circum pacific war, he also participated in rescuing a crashed gunship crew and later on lead the operation that would save the former Pilot and now Astronaut Captain Kei Nagase. So yes, this man has seen many many things. And for some reason, trouble seems to follow this him everywhere.
"Sarge! They're climbing the walls!", exclaimed one of his Marines, in the same moment a series of explosions rocked the earth beneath them as the Mig-29 shot past them.
"This is Tiger-1 Bombs hit their target, proceeding to engage".
"Solid copy Tiger-1", replied Kelly. "AWACS, this is India-Delta-4, this guys attacking are imperial forces. I think they want their territory back. Patch this to HQ, over", informed Kelly and walked up to the wall to inspect the damage dealt by their fighters.
"Understood sergeant, I'll transfer it".
While flying attack runs, Fillipe couldn't help but notice the amount of troops these guys where sending into the meat grinder. But his thoughts where short lived as AWACS shockwave interrupted them. "Tiger squadron be advised. HQ just changed the plan, a detachment of the 160th SOAR will take over providing close air for the Marines on the ground. You lot have a new order. Escort our delegation from the Japanese Base. Thunder squadron will join y'all half way through".
Fillipe pulled the flight stick back after strafing an Ogre. The 30mm HE rounds tour through it's body and killed him. After pulling up he looked over to the north where he spotted the Helicopters approaching.
"AWACS this is Tiger-1 copy all, confirming visual to rotary Aircraft", said Fillipe as he flew past the approaching Helicopters.
"Mrkos II break off and head for the new objective", ordered the AWACS operator.
Fillipe made a turn and engaged the afterburner on his fighter and shot towards the Japanese Base. "All Tigers, on me".
A series of, "Wilco", followed his order as the remaining Migs caught up to him. They all flew in formation at supersonic speeds, not wanting to let their comrades wait any longer.
The flight was silent until the guys in the Tiger squadron got Chatty, "Yo Tiger-2, i heard the Princess is with these guys down there", said Tiger-3 in a teasing tone. Tiger-4 oohed at the remark.
"A... And w... what about it?", stuttered Tiger-2, one could tell he was blushing just by the tone in his voice.
"Hey, shut it. The first squadron is approaching", informed Shockwave as new blips appeared on his radar.
"Tiger squadron this is Thunder-2, current acting leader of Thunder squadron. Do you copy?", Dagger's voice was firm and official.
"Solid Copy Thunder-2, good to have you here", answered Fillipe as Dagger's Harrier caught up to his Mig. He looked over and gave her a wave. Dagger returned the gesture when a new voice came through their radios.
"You are approaching Alnus hill. State your affiliation".
"This is Tiger-1 from the Fort Harling defense Squadron. With me is Thunder Squadron. We are the escort for the Osean Erusian Delegation", stated Filipe.
-Venture to Japan-
Falmart Calendar, 1291
Captain Nickolas Preston, Trigger
Alnus Hill
At last... there was peace. We entered the Gate in Japan and exited it in Falmart. These last hours where rather... challenging. When we entered Tokyo, these guys where on our tails like hawks. Later then inside Ginza, when we were almost at the Gate, they started shooting us again. Unfortunately... civilians where also swarming the streets at the moment so they got into the crossfire.
The streets where littered with Japanese civilians as we ran behind the barrier. Japanese Soldiers returned fire as good as they could until the gates closed again. We entered the Gate and drove through full speed. Once outside the other side we swapped in our own vehicles and drove off. This is where we are now...
"All stations be advised, the delegation is returning. First responders to the main Gate area, immediately". The Base's PA system blared loudly, informing everyone of our arrival.
Our MRAP vehicles closed in on the base. I sat in the lead vehicle along side Basilisk and their fallen member, Motorola. Next to me sat Cossette, her face expression was empty, no emotion, just tiredness and the dry stains from tears of fear. She had our arms interlocked as she was clinging close to me while trying her best to hold back more tears. She has seen the horrors of War in our world... this was something else though. She watched as her own countrymen where slaughtered. Everyone but Matteo died from the Erusian Commandos. The OIA guys weren't faring any better. Hudson caught a round for himself, shielding Princess Piña while the other OIA operatives where all injured. They insisted to stay behind and hold the enemy off. They fought with all they had, holding these PMC guys off. Through the radios of that American we captured we could hear the panic and fear the OIA agents spread amongst the contractors. And they where only three, what would have happened if we had more of these guys. Hudson's words still linger in my mind though. The fact that the Osean Government, or at least the OIA know's that i'm with Cossette sends me shivers down my spine. Also the fact that Hudson told me these OIA operatives where nothing but a Kill squad also makes me overthink the ways my Government solves their problems.
I felt how Cossette began to rock up and down from light sobs. I rubbed her arm soothingly. "It's all going to be okay", i said, not really believing my own words. Especially after Nans gave me a pointed glare.
His glare subsided again after he took a look at the body of Motorola. We laid his body in the middle of the truck and covered him with a white blanket.
No one dared to say anything, until the silence was broken by the crackling of the Radios, "Osean Erusian Delegation this is Station, you are approaching Fort Harling. Enter through the Main gate. How copy?".
I'm pretty sure we all where surprised at the name they gave to the base but none of us was in the mood to even twitch.
Matteo, the driver of the second vehicle responded, "Loud and clear station. Be advised we have many injured".
"Copy all, medical is standing by at the entrance. Good to have y'all home again".
"Hey Amigo", began the Sapin Pilot, "I heard what happened over there. I'm sorry".
I didn't reply... I couldn't find the strength to talk right now, so i just remained Silent. Later on i heard how the fighter jets above us pulled away as we finally entered Fort Harling.
Sabrina and Nans flung open the doors as they jumped out, their faces locked in that one sad and tired expression. The other faces of the Base personnel, also grim as they saw Motorola's body laying on the floor of the MRAP.
Mitchell and Elmar where the next two to jump out. Mitchell looked back into the armored vehicle and sighed before unclipping his Helmet and smashing it against the ground, again and again, until some guys from base stopped him. He cursed the whole operation and especially the incompetence of the Japanese leader ship.
"Mother fucking, incompetent assholes!", he yelled as he broke free of the grasp of the base personnel.
Sabrina looked at him with tear stained eyes and a worried face
Cossette and I where the last two to exit the vehicle. Erusian soldiers stationed at the base gave me dirty looks, as they saw me holding the Princess's hand as we got out. Cossette noticed them an glared at each one of them. "Never seen a gentleman before?!", she sneered, taking everyone on base off guard.
The second vehicle also eventually came to an stop as the two front doors opened. Only Matteo and Hudson stepped out. I wondered for a second before Hudson went to the back of the MRAP and opened the door, helping Princess Piña and Bozes out.
McKinsey materialized out of nowhere and had a shocked expression all over his face as he saw our beaten and bruised bodies and faces. Especially after he noticed almost half of the men where missing.
He opened his mouth to say something, but an enraged Mitchell cut him off, "One word. Only one out of your mother fucking mouth and i'll shoot you right then and there. McKinsey's face grew irritated for a moment.
"Gather yourselves for debriefing", he simply ordered and turned on his heels and walked off. Mitchell kept glaring daggers into the back of the Colonel's head.
By now, base doc's where unloading Motorola's body out of the vehicle. Mitchell saw this and immediately went over to them as he hunched over the body of his comrade. Seconds later the man bursted into tears.
-Different interests-
Japan, November 17th, 2018
General Hazama
Tokyo, Office of the Prime Minister Seiji Okochi
"Are you Kidding me!", yelled Hazama when the minister of defense stated his plan for the Gate. "You want to let US troops enter the Gate? Don't you hear how foolish you sound?", added Hazama in his fit of rage.
"General Hazama, even though you are in charge of the Special region does not mean you can behave and say what you want in this office. Do i make my self clear?", said the Prime minister in a authoritative voice. The General sat back down and sighed, "Yes Prime Minister. I'm sorry".
"Now, let's hear Defense Minister Akiyama's proposal and then we can judge. We are no animals here". The table was silent as Prime Minister Okochi gestured to his Defense Minister to go on with his plan.
"Like i said, before i was rudely interrupted", began Akiyama as he gave a pointed glare to Hazama.
"Get to the Point Akiyama", chimed in Prime minister Okochi. The former nodded as he picked up where he left, "The US military would be a great help in securing a foothold deep inside the Special region. With their superior tech in Military and surveillance equipment they would help keeping these... what are they called, Oseans? In check. Including their modern Tanks and planes would make us invincible to the Oseans attacks if they decide to take the special region for themselves".
"Now you, Hazama", said Okochi as he gestured to the General.
"You just have to take a good look outside of this building and you'll see bodies of Japanese citizens who got in between the crossfire of American PMC's and the Oseans who tried to open friendly relations with us. But this boat has sailed. Then there's the fact that they still have bodies of their own soldiers in our world, which we have to send back if we want to get on their good side again", reasoned Hazama.
"Are you saying you're scared, Hazama? Scared of a retaliatory attack by them?", asked Akiyama with his signature pointed glare.
Hazama sighed loudly again and massaged his temples, "I'm not saying that i'm scared, Akiyama. I want to keep Japan out of a War we have no hopes of Winning. In the starting battles they already had vastly superior aircraft in the air. Not only by number but also by tech. They have a fully functional air base over there from where they are constantly running air raids on bandits and imperial camps. It's not that i don't want to win against them. It's that i can't", said Hazama, hoping to punch some sense into the Defense Minister's brain.
"If you are so afraid of their aircraft, then let's just send our own modern fighters over there. We also have F-2's, F-15's and even F-35's. I mean, we aren't needing them here at the moment".
Hazama's mouth hung wide open at the bold statement of Akiyama. "You want to leave Japan's airspace completely unprotected just to get all our aircraft shot down by their pilots? Are you actively trying to throw Japan into it's ruin?". Hazama, by now was Fuming, to the point where he's ready to pull his Pistol and shoot this idiot right here.
Akiyama smirked at that as he had his counter already prepared, "We have our allies, don't we. America has enough fighters here to protect our Airspace if China or Russia try something".
Hazama just face palmed and groaned, "America has NO allies", He said. Akiyara raised an eyebrow at that. Even Prime Minister Okochi was confused at that.
"Okay Hazama, please explain your train of thought, because you lost me here. What do you mean by that? Aren't we America's allies?".
"We aren't their allies. We are just another one of their pawns where they can sell their fancy weapons and station their troops to be closer to China and Russia. I'm not saying i don't like the Americans. It's just that the Government of the US has no friends. They only have buyers in their contact lists. If we let them in now, they will slowly but surely push us out and grab everything for themselves. There are untouched resources over there and even stuff that could bring our world further in all ways possible. If we let the Americans have a part of that, they will find a way to take everything for themselves and then sell it to their "allies". Wake up gentlemen".
"So you're trying to sell us that the US is evil? Our closest ally who gave us their most modern weapons for our own defense and on top of that is defending us with their own soldiers", retorted Akiyama.
"Our closest Ally, who i might add, Nuked us. Twice, who send their mercenaries and Agents to hunt down a diplomatic party of a third nation and killed dozens of Japanese citizens in the process. We shouldn't only deny them access to to the gate, but also to our country. This was a direct act of war. Against both Us and Osea". Hazama said while poking the table with his index finger, making sure that he brought his point across to everyone attending the meeting right now.
Akiyama's mouth opened and closed several times, not knowing how to respond to the last statement.
Suddenly Okochi's Phone rang, shaking everyone out of their agitated state. "Prime minister Okochi", greeted the man as he picked up the phone", I understand... yes... yes of course... wait, are you sure?... uhu... hmm, i don't know if this is a good idea. I have to talk to my cabinet about this. Yes i'll call you back. Thank you Mr President".
"General, you can not attend this meeting anymore as i have to speak to my Ministers about this subject from now on", said Okochi as he gestured for the General to leave the room.
"But... Prime minister, i'm in charge of these men over there. I have to have say in this", countered Hazama.
Okochi, normally a collected and calm man exploded, "Hazama. I have enough of this. If you want to keep the post as General of the JSDF you better obey my orderes", yelled the old man, outraged at the lack of respect for authority.
The whole room was silent as the Ministers just kept staring at both Hazama and Okochi, until Hazama broke the silence.
"I'm sorry Prime Minister. It won't happen again", said the general and walked to the door way, the gazes of the Ministers still lingering all over him. "Don't say i didn't warn you", He added before slamming the door shut.
A/N:
Holy... our guys are back from japan with quite a dent in their men power. The usually hardened veteran Mitchell breaking out in tears? Didn't expect that one eh.
Oh yeah and to close it of some political stuff in Japan after all that shooting in Ginza happened.
Yes, i'm going to explain everything on what happened exactly there in the last couple of hours. Just not how you might think. I hope y'all are enjoying the Story and i hope to see you next time. Peace out
Oh and if y'all are wondering. India-Delta-4 means Itallica Defense Force 4
Reviews:
Wing Zero 032- To be honest about that Mig-29 part. It was completely random. Hehe... please don't shoot me.
Well yes, you are correct but wouldn't it be that the fire of a Dragon travels much faster than the dragon? I mean yes a Mighty-29 still could outfly a Dragon even at pre-stall speeds but i personally think the fire of a Dragon travels faster. Correct me if i'm wrong please.
Thank god you got it with the weaponry. I really didn't know if i made it clear enough that the Side winders can't lock onto the Dragons so the fighters have to resort to Fox-1 and Fox-3 Missiles and or guns
Spoilers, Belkans will have an appearance here. Including their sorcery weapons. *laughs in Mass-driver and Satellite launched Tungsten rods*
Thank you my man. I really appreciate you being here
"Nicklas Preston, call sign Trigger. Correct?".
"Yes sir".
"Alright, let's jump back to... back to the beginning of this whole mess"...