Summer was ending, Fall was coming. It was time for stores, to put out 'seasonal' items, costumes, candy, ' decorations '.

Two 'structures' appeared, across from a conveience store. They opened. Two armies of Ancient ' Rome' ' Europe' come through. From the other,

WW2 ' uniformed ' animal women flown through, with ' flying devices ' on their feet and legs, with 'ground support'.

The 'forces', was 'weary', of the self opening doors. After, walking in, they were surrounded by, publications, food, and, gadgets.

" Seen many a man, find ways to kill each other. But, try to 'deafen' themselves, is a new 'wrinkle' .", said a Green fatigued, General holding a set of

Bluetooth earpods.

The more 'ancient' 'warriors' looked over the 'seasonal' items. " Preparing for a fall festival?", asked an armored female, Red headed 'Knight'.

" Or, 'holiday'.", said an equally armored, female, Blonde 'Knight'.

A Black haired, Blue eyed man, in 'messy' fatigues, handles a DVD case. " Do I read, the back?", he asked.

A new 'base' was built, for the forces. The 'animal women' returned, were known as, 'Witches'.

" What is 'that', Sgt. O'Reily?", asked Gertrude. " 'Hocus Pocus' 1 and 2 .", replied Radar. " ' STEROTYPICAL' TRASH, DO NOT SHOW 'THOSE' MOVIES!", ordered

Gertrude. " Calm down, Trude. O'Reily, just take back, the 'whatever'.", said Minna. " Right away.", he said.

2. The 'New'

' Let's see, plug this in, here, ' This' , here...,' " Need help? ", asked Shirley. " Got this.", said Christina. " Perhaps..," " Thanks, anyway, Lieutenant Pokryshkin.",

said Christina. Burns walked in. " Sargent, you should..," " Major, I am MORE than capable, of asking for 'help' , without your ' butt in''.", said

Christina. " Major Burns." He turns to..., " Major, lay off, Barkhorn. * fox smile, turns to glarre * unless, you want 'dealings', with me.", said Minna.

He 'quickly' walked off.

They settled in, to watch the newly installed, flatscreen. " Don't get it. Making ' shows ' about 'villains'.", said Potter. " Well, 'The Mandalorian' is helping a 'Jedi'

infant.", said Christina. " ' Point ' taken. ", said Potter. They watched, ' The Penguin '.

At dinner, several finished early, cleaned their dishes, and took out..., " What in 'San Hilll' are those?", asked Potter. " Game Handhelds.", said the younger Witches.

In the Lounge, Minna arranged a ' sing a long '. But, Christina sang, 'Linkin Park, Heavy Is The Crown' . It was a 'hit'.

3. Takebacks to home

Tables In White Hall was filled with items, from the 'other' world. " I see, accepting your 'invitation', was the right move gentlemen.", said one Molt Sol Augustus.

" I trust, the 'journey' was 'uneventful'.", said Churchill. " Your 'Bentley', was most 'enjoyable'.", said Seigfried Salutania.

" How is, Amaki Suwa?", asked Rooselvelt. " She is, 'good'. Considering she crashed into Erhart Hawke's flower bed, WITHOUT hitting 'roses', is a

'small' miracle. And..., " , said Seigfried.

Erhart sat with Amaki, his new wife, for dinner.

Molt picked up a 'Saber statue'..., " House 'goddess'." , said Molt. " ' Anime ' character. Lots of the male population, consider her, 'attractive'.", said Churchill.

" Odd 'slates'.", said Seigfried. " Cell phone, for communications.", said Stalin. " Also, for 'communication'?", asked Molt, holding a ' Reddish ' device.

" Actually, ' game handheld ' .", said a Brittanian Witch, at present.

Outside London, Brittania Bishop Residence

The Bishops sat for dinner, watching BBC News, on their Flatscreen. " Manchester United Wins, AGAIN!", said Billy Bishop.

Sedaria

" You blown my Atlas' shoulder armor off, with long range missile attacks. I see, you are a 'force' to be dealt with, Prince Targarayen .", said King Duran.

The Silver headed young Prince smiled, and replied, " Well, this 'BattleTech' role play is most 'suiitable' for us, who fought on many

battlefields."

4. 'Other'

She had sensed it. It was forming. Another ' Gate '. Christina hopped into her Strikers, and flown in, to the ' Gate' formed in the back.

" General, once Bar..," " No. ", said Potter. " At least, de..," " No. " Burns opened his mouth. " Burns, Sgt. Barkhorn was doing her 'duty'. If you can't understand,

then I'II transfer you, 'someplace' very, very cold and very naked!", said Potter.

"HHHHeeeellllpppp mmmmeeeee."

" Do we have ghosts?", asked Burns. " HHHHeeeellllpppp."

" Sounded it come, from outside.", said Potter.

They stepped out into the corridor, to see..., " Great jumpin'..., DON'T STAND THERE 'FERRET FACE', HELP!", said Potter.

Lounge

Gertrude covered Christina on a couch. " I can't 'imagine' the 'will' she had.", said Houlihan. The slick totes were opened.

Pierce pulled out a 'butler' uniform. " I think, Barkhorn has 'explaining' to do." As, he 'grinned', it faded, seeing Gertrude with 'dark energy', Red 'slit' eyes,

and 'familiar' out. " Maime, KKKKIIIILLLL!" Hawkeye ran, Gertrude chased.

Later

" It's just 'Cosplay', gadgets, and 'toys'.", said Christina. Gertrude wallked in, in a '' Wang Lieu Mei " Cosplay set. " Am I, wearing this correctly?"

" * laughs * We are of a 'similar ' mind. ", said Sakamoto in same outfit. " Gentlemen, 'epiitomes' of Karlsland/Fuso beauty.", said Hawkeye.

5. Tragedy * ( Based on real, recent events ) *

It was a typical day on base. Everyone was gathered in The Lounge. Christina, head down, 'slowly' stepped in. " Christina..., what's wrong?", asked Potter.

He noticed the behavior. Gertrude walked over, and knelt to Christina. " Chris? " " I was flown South to North, and while in the Southern Walmart, I heard

of the ' Church Fire '. It was one of the two, we past we first come here. I seen the Firefighters, Police...," Potter looked about..., " Troops."

The Units was at the building. The 'older' section was, 'gutted', the newer 'area' was 'untouched'. " My gosh.", said Houlihan. " Sentiment shared.", said Potter.

" What is, to be done now?", asked Winchester. " Up to God and people.", said Potter. " Amen.", said Mulchaey.

6. Japan

They all crossed, the Gate. " Nanami Kuribayashi, a statement sir." " Will 'this' on, the newsreels?", asked Potter.

Takeshita Street

Seeing some of thee clothes for sale. "Too 'flashy'."

They returned to base.

7. Halloween

Costumes and candy come out, and 'armies ' of single men, and Hawkeye Pierce followed some of the Witches, fun was had by all.

End.