Technicians going to and fro, carring out tasks, Tesla Coils set feet apart to make..., " Are you sure, Hartmann's sister, 'knows' what's
she is doing?", asked Shirley Yeager. " My Sister knows, even if I don't, half the time.", said Erica. " Thank you, for your 'continued' support
Erica. Based on 'data' found by, Yoshika, I believe we found a way to 'another' Earth.", said Ursula. " Whoa, that's amazing. What do you
mean?", asked Shirley. " 'Alternate ' Earths', 'realities', 'timelines'. In which mankind, may had developed 'decades' ahead of us.",
said Ursula.
The Witches were gathered, as Ursula threw switches, and pulled levers. A 'movie screen' sized 'portal' opened, and.., ' Chris.' , thought Gertrude.
The younger Barkhorn, hopped into her Strikers, took off, and across the 'worlds'.
Missouri 20XX
' Holidays' and 'events' were forthcoming in the community. " Is that one of those, 'Limited Digital Projections'?" " 'Looks' it, but those were
done on buildings, not 'freestanding'." Then, they seen..., " HOLY..., THAT'S NOT PROJECTION, IT'S 'REAL'!", said one of two male customers.
Christina looked, in 'wonder'. ' Must be ' Liberion' , or a 'version'.' , thought Christina. She then spotted.., ' Dollar General?' She flown on, and
landed.
Night
" I expected myself to be a 'cop'. Never 'expected' this.", said a 'lighter' skin, to his Bronze skinned partner. " Well, always 'different'.", said the
'other' ,taller. Then.., " Good evening gentlemen.", said Christina. She then flwon into the 'portal', and it had closed up.
" Should we had pursued?", asked 'Bronze'. " Ah, 'no'.", replied the lighter skinned.
Witches 'Earth'
" Hocus Pocus 1 2? 'Sterotypical' trash!", said Gertrude, lightly tossing down the DVDs, in disgust. " Cell phone?", asked Eila.
" OH! These are 'adorable'!", said Hato of the Poke'mon plushies. " Humph. Toys and gadgets.", said Perinne.
" Enough. Tomorrow, we go.", said Minna.
2.The Mission
It was Early Morning. Mini Marts openeing for business. People getting on with theirs'..., " So, about last night?", asked the taller Bronze skinned Officer.
" Chief said, ' We did the right thing.' ", said the lighter skin. Then, they seen 'smatterings' of Blue lightning. ' Oh,no. Not again.', they thought.
The 'portal' opened, and now..., ' HOLY...!' 'Flying girls' from eraly to late teens, with 'animal features' and 'devices' on their feet and legs,
from every 'possible' nation, in WW2 uniform and gear. " I'm guessing, all those 'alternate history' stories and games, has come true.",
said lighter skin. Then, a long Red haired, 'rabbit' woman, flown to them. " Officers, if I may ask, is your 'truck' * smiles * 'fast'?", Shirley asked.
She was 'yanked away by..., " Excuse her.", said one in 'small' pig tails, in a 'German' jacket. " Don't 'apologize' for me, 'Trude'." "Quit, bothering the local
Police, Yeager! " " Ladies, no arguing. Let's continue.", said a 'German' long Red hair. " Dude, say what you will. I'm in love.", said the
lighter skin. They heard the deisel roar, and seen a bus, with 'flying devices' on a trailer, accompanied by, heavy equipment transport.
" Looks as if, we got new 'neighbors'.", said Bronze skin.
As, the headquarters, was going up..., " It seems Chris, Miyafuji, and some 'others' had gone to the 'exhibition grounds', for some
'farm machinery' show.", said Gertrude. " Let them. I doubt, it's a 'bother'.", said Minna.
" Christina - san. Which 'shirts', did you get at the 'dealers'?",asked Yoshika. " ' Faith Over Fear'. a ' Cross ' with different 'service' colors around it.",
said Christina. " One for me, one for Gertrude." * " All right ladies and gentlemen, get reay for 'Anvil Shoot ' and 'Parade Of Power '." *
They seen it, and 'heard' it.
After, the 'Parade Of Power' 'Luminous Witches' put on a 'concert'. Almost everyone, return to base.
" Where is, Chris?", asked Gertrude. " She said, Minna - san, sent her off for a 'recon' mission.", said Yoshika. " In which, Captain
Barkhorn will remian,", said Minna.
Further South
' Game handheld ? ' Chris took a few examples, and continued into Walmart. She looked into ' As On TV' and continued.
Witches Base
" Excuse me, which of you are, Minna Wilckie?", asked a delivery man. " That is, I." " Flatscreen ma'am.", said the delivery person.
"Obviously, 'Sgt. Barkhorn' needs further 'training' and...", Perrine shut up at the 'dark energied' and 'glaring' Gertrude.
North
" Got the 'stuff'. Time to return.", said Christina.
Witches Base
" Nothing, is 'different'.", said Perrine. " Don't know. These 'game handhelds ' could beat back 'bordem'. ", said Minna.
" Some 'classics' , and some 'new'.", said Edthya, of the books. " Wrestling 'titles'?", asked Gertrude. Everyone seen, Shirley and
Aleksandra, 'slide' from the 'Flatscreen'. "All, set up.", said Shirley. " Christina Barkhorn?", asked a Delivery Woman. "Guys, I'll be right
back.", said Christina. She returned with.., ' Amazon?' , thought Gertrude. " While at the 'South', found a 'store' selling 'stuff' at a price.
But, found 'gift cards' , for me to 'order' things. So, I got 'things' to add 'functions' to our 'Flatscreen'.", said Christina.
" May we..?" " No thanks, Captain Yeager. I got this.", said Christina.
She later, slid from the screen, and 'dusted' off her hands. " All done.", shesaid. She got the Main Remote, and switched on to,
'wrestling' shows.
3. New 'cultures'
The 'Senior' Ranks was having a discussion. " You are 'quiet', Trude.", said Minna. " Chris and the 'others' are at some 'costume' gathering.
I'm worried." " Well, she did get that long eared, Green, 'doll' she named, 'Franz'.", said Erica. " Not helping, Hartmann.", said Gertrude.
They spotted an 'armored' group with 'T' helmeted' visors. " This is the way.", said obviously Christina.
Lounge
"You '3D print' and paint this 'gear', and go to the 'costume' gatherings?", asked Gertrude, as some of the others, look over the
'Mandalorian' equipment. " It's 'Cosplay'. You get to 'dress' as any 'character' you wish, within reason.", said Christina.
" We got to see people from 'games', 'manga', 'movies', 'tv', almost any gentry you can think of." " How long is this 'Cosplay event?'", asked
Minna.
Cosply Event, next day
The 'Units' shown up, in their own 'armor' and 'helmets' , matching their uniforms.
4. New Places
Ursula arrived, placing 'coils' at four corners, at the back of the base. " Think, this MAY work?", asked Gertrude. " Ursula, got us 'here'.",
said Minna. On the back of a 'truck', Ursula did as she done before. Instead, of a 'portal' a 'hanger' appeared. Then, it had 'opened',
and Yoshika and Christina flown in. ' This is, Fuso.' , they thought, seeing the glass towers, and 'screens' dotted about on them.
"Ladies, we're going to support...," " Stay here!", ordered Minna, of Gertrude, Perinne, and Shizuka. " Minna...," " You three, will only be in the way.
Leave your sister, and Miyafuji to their mission. That, is an order.", replied Minna.
Shibuya Scramble, Fuso?
The Karlslander and Fuso, was having difficulty navigating the crowd. They ducked into Tsutaya Books.
"Is this, a 'bookstore'?", asked Christina. "We better move on.", said Yoshika, not used to the 'modern' bookstore.
"I been to a few in Yokosuka, before the war and Strike Witches. But, nothing like this. ", said Yoshika, on the escalator with
Christina. They seen 'Starbuck's 'Green' ' , and their stomachs rumbled. THey put in an order,and got their food and drink, and..,
" ' Gift Card'. ", said Christina. " Me, too. Think these are 'good' here?", asked Yoshika. " Possibly only, in this country.", said Christina.
As, they stepped from the building, a 'set' of twin, female, 'fit', giants with kendo sticks followed.
"Seems no different, than what we seen in Missouri, in America.", said Yoshika. " Know what you mean.", said Christina.
Crossed Kendo Sticks, blocked them. They slowly turned to..., " Aki, I'm Ai. We're the 'Humora Twins'. You're coming with us.
to 'school'."
5. School
' Humora Kendo School School?' , thought the duo of Witches. " We take in kids, from different situations, and try to turn them around with
'martial arts' and 'education'. We got a 'small' space for you two. ", said Aki. " Ano, we need to go back through the 'American Gate' to our unit.",
said Yoshika. " No can do. Without 'Covid vaccine' in you, or proof of inaculation, you're 'stuck'.", said Ai. " Something tells me,
I better call, Sis.", said Christina.
Witches Base
" Right. Stay safe, and well.", said Gertrude. " Apparently, I and my staff, will be on extended 'stay' here.", said Ursula. " Indeed. We'll get our
inaculations first, as Miyafuji and Chris get theirs in 'Japan'. ", said Minna.
Japan
"There, plugged in. We'll wait and hour, for my phone to charge. And, we can go to a local Pharmacy for our 'injections'.", said Christina. " I wonder, what
the othersare doing?", asked Yoshika. " Don't know. I can't help thinking, of the 'times', I may had seen a 'banner' , poster, or some kind of
information...," " Don't beat yourself, Christina - san. We all got into this together.", said Yoshika.
Later
They went out back, walked past the 'traditionlly' built buildings to, a more 'modern' metal building. In 'Japanese' and 'English' , was stenciled,
' Claimed' and 'Unclaimed' on the 'garage' doors. They opened the 'unclaimed', and found bicycles. Chris took a bananna seat,and Yoshika,
ten speed. They rode to 'Welca' Pharmacy, and got their injection. "We need to do this, next week.", said Christina. "Hai.", said Yoshika.
Missouri
"That was easy enough.", said Shirley. " Now, we need masks.", said Gertrude. " Fortunately, I and Erica, found 'packets' up front, and near
check out.", said Ursula. The Witches grabbed one each. " With 'sweet' game handhelds, to boot." , said Erica. " HHHHAAAARRRRTTTTMMMMAAANNN!!!!",
yelled Gertrude.
Japan
" Wow, didn't think they had 'face masks', in the ' Don Quiote'.", said Yoshika. " Yeah, and found stuff for...,", said Christina.
" HENSHIN BAGS!", said the Witches together. They went to their rooms, and started to put 'things' together.
It was the weekend, and Yoshika and Christina 'observed' the classes. The 'pair' went outside, and practiced 'styles' with,
'lightsabers' . Aki and Ai watched. " Interesting, Barkhorn using a 'short' and 'long' blade off the bat." " Miyafuji, using equal lengths."
They watched as, Christina selected.., " 'Katana' handle 'types'." " Same as, Miyafuji." As, the 'Witches' had it out, they formed
'staff' sabers. "Impressive.", said the twins. The two 'split', bowed, shook hands. ' Nice.' , thought the twins.
The two eneded up, in Akihabara. "Wow.", said Yoshika. " Agreed.", said Christina. They passed, 'Atre' ' and several 'food' distibutors, to the
'main' way.
Witches Base
Gertrude, looked at the newly built 'structure', and in the ' darkness'. A 'can' was passed to her. She looked at..., " ' Liquid Death'? Something to say,
Yeager?" " Just 'drink' Trude. Staring into our 'place' out back, is not going to, bring back Chris faster.", said Shirley.
Japan
" O.k., bag is packed.", said Christina. " I just 'hope' nobody minds, we got those 'things'.", said Yoshika. " Well, we got ' books', 'Japanese' clothes,
and 'other' items, from the 'Yen' shops. Noone is going to argue.", said Christina. " Aceept, Perinne.", said Yoshika.
"She, has to 'deal'.", said Christina.
The next week had come, and the 'others' crossed to Japan. Yoshika and Christina with Aki, Ai, and the other students, greeted them.
A local 'hostel' opened to the 'others' as Christina and Yoshika stayed with the twins.
A hostel space was used to see..., " Just like the 'other' times.", said Perinne. " Knock it off, 'snoot'.", said Eila. " Don't argue,
ladies.", said Minna. "What kind of 'suit' is this?", Sakamoto. " 'Business Casual'.", said the 'scout' duo. " * laughs* Going to,
try this on.", said Sakamoto. Many Luminous familiars, looked over the 'Pokemon' plushes'.
Sakamoto walked back in, Perrine looked, as if she was going to 'faint'.
" Chris, what is this?", asked Gertrude, holding a 'hoodie'. " ' New Japan' Wrestling.", said Christina. " There was a 'lottery' for tickets in Osaka, and
we ALL got them."
They went, enjoyed, planned on returning.
Witches base
" Everyone, got news. We're in for an 'extended' stay.", said Minna.
End.