-Preventing a War-
30th of August , 2020
Princess Rosa Cossette D'Elise
Farbanti, Royal Palace
The Royal Palace, once a sign of strength of the Erusian Capital. It's rose filled gardens glimmering in the sunlight, it's royal Guards standing proudly, ready at a moments notice to defend the Palace and it's occupants. All that, destroyed and shattered when Osea started the massive Land, Air and sea invasion. The streets bombed and destroyed from Aircraft bombings and Ship Missiles. The Pride of the Erusian Navy, specifically made to protect the Capital sitting on the ground of the Ocean. Erusia's AEGIS ashore, mend to detect enemy forces hundreds of miles before they even reached the shore, standing in shambles destroyed by the infamous Three strikes.
Today, the Erusian Capital fares much better. Considering all the destroyed Military equipment needed to be taken care of. Hundreds of Tanks, APCs and countless downed Aircraft needed to get of the streets of the capital. Then and only then the rebuilding process could begin.
For todays schedule of the Erusian Princess, the Osean delegation, consisting of the Osean President Frederic J. Palmer and several personnel of the Ocean military command structure. They're going to meet at the Royal Palace in Farbanti and discuss the matters about the Gate, the battle for Itallica and especially the reports about another military presence which seems to be on one level with Osea and Erusia.
Princess Cossette stood at the main entrance of her palace waiting for the Oseans to arrive.
"Is everything okay your highness?", asked the Erusian Commander of the Royal self defense Forces, Jean Abadie.
"Yes... yes it is", answered Cossette with a shaky voice. It looked like she was on the brink of crying. No one could really blame her for it though because she had the whole weight of a dying nation on her shoulders.
"Princess, you seem distressed". Cossette was about to answer but the convoy of heavily armored cars and Police arrived in front of the Gates of the Palace. The first men to jump out of the vehicles where Secret service members. Then some generals including, General Shepherd, commanding officer of the Osean Self defense Forces. The next man to get out of the car was the President himself. He was a rather young man for the title he bore. His actual Age wasn't known but he looked not much older than Cossette.
"Mr. Palmer it's-"
"Please, princess, cut the formalities. We're allies and Friends after all". Cossette gritted her teeth, she hated being cut off like that. Especially by someone with the same function as her. In this case, leader of a Nation.
"Well, Mr. Palmer, I actually like to remain formal for the time being, just as a sign of respect to each other". Palmer nodded understandingly. "Works fine for me, your highness".
Something about his tone was rubbing. Cossette the wrong way.
Palmer went up to her and bowed dramatically, Cossette returned the gesture just not as dramatic. Shepherd also bowed in front of her before shaking the hands of the other members of the Erusian high Command. The Oseans where lead by the maids into the main chambers where a long table stood in the middle.
"Please. Ladies and Gentlemen, take a seat", offered Cossette as she entered the chamber. Soon Oseans and Erusians sat across each other. Palmer and Cossette sat at each end of the table, facing each other.
-Preventing a War-
Falmart calendar, 1291
Nicklas Preston, Trigger
age: 24
Erusian/Osean FOB
"Thunder flight coming in for landing at FOB, how copy?". We just finished our sortie and turned back for the base. Dagger is still very distant to me and i could swear she sends me death glares over all the time we are on Base.
"Thunder flight, solid copy. Good to have you guys back. You're cleared for landing". Since the "Runway" is wide enough we performed a tandem landing. Me, as flight leader went as lead and Dagger tailed me closely.
"And... touch down. Good flying guys, head to maintenance and then to debrief".
"Copy that Tower". We parked our Jets at the hastily build hangar where the maintenance crews awaited our arrival.
"This was a good sortie wasn't it", i offered with a warm smile. I didn't get what i wanted but instead she threw me a twisted scowl.
"Just because we're fighting under one flag now does not mean that we're buddies now. I won't ever forgive you for the fact that you've killed my Father". I sighed and watched as she went off without me.
I won't ever know what's up with these women in my life. Damn, first the i'm the Princess' unofficial boyfriend and my wingwoman is mad at me because i killed her dad even though she knew he wanted to kill me too.
I don't know what to do anymore...
Debriefing with McKinsey:
We sat in the briefing room, Basilisk, Dagger, some Osean and Erusian Soldiers and me. McKinsey stood tall behind his little desk and a rough shape of the lands of this world on a map. There where four pins placed on four different locations. First was our Gate with a rough outlining of the bases perimeter. The second pin was placed on Itallica, next to the pin was a flag with had Erusia on the lower left half and Osea on the high right corner. The third pin was on sadera. It was clear we had UAV footage from the capital of the Empire, and pretty precise ones too. And the last Pin was in the middle of a circle. A white flag with a red dot in the middle was placed next to it.
"Good work people. We took some casualties but this is War. Y'all are dismissed".
"Oh no. You ain't going to start this shit all over again. These guys weren't convicts so show them some more respect for fucks sake!". I was enraged by the lightness McKinsey was talking about the dead soldiers. "And aren't you going to talk about that other force we encountered. They had aerial victors and where using the same tech as us. You can't just keep it a secret from us. Else these guys are going to catch us off guard". McKinsey sighed heavily. "I actually wanted to talk about these things later. Especially since the Osean and Erusian Delegation is comming over tomorrow". I was taken aback by that last statement. I had no idea that the Osean and Erusian Governments are about to enter the Gate, at least I didn't expect them to enter this early. We haven't even build a whole base.
I stared at McKinsey, dumbstruck as he revealed his plans. "Well then...". McKinsey nodded, "Y'all are dismissed, again", he simply replied.
-Preventing a War-
30th of August , 2020
Princess Rosa Cossette D'Elise
Farbanti, Royal Palace
"President Palmer, i'm well aware of the fact that my nation's forces took no losses. This does not mean that they started firing at friendlies". Princess Cossette was standing, her hands balled into fists and pressed against the table. Her face showing pure anger. The secret service of the Osean President ready to jump into action.
Of course she'd be angry, after all, she's just been accused of treason and indirectly killing multiple Osean servicemen. "Your Highness, this is no reason to get mad, it was just what the reports say". Palmer had a shit eating grin on his face. Cossette couldn't decide if she should throw him out or just shoot him there on the spot.
"The reports? Please take a good look at these damned reports. They clearly show that the most causes of death where friendly fire coming from that other worlder nation they call Japan". Cossette is fuming right now.
"Calm down? Please excuse my foul language but are you out of your god for saken mind Mr. Palmer?!". Cossette's voice reached a new level of rage. Even palmer knew, he had to choose his words carefully. "I know, your highness, about the Japanese soldiers on the other side of the Gate. Our unit sent out to escort the leader of Itallica encountered them twice. The seconds encounter ended up with multiple Osean Marines KIA and i want to know what the hell exactly happened over there", Palmers voice also started to rise as the argument heated up again.
"Then why don't we go over there and find out?", proposed Cossette, the scowl on Palmers face immediately disappearing as he started to like the idea. "Great idea Princess. Tomorrow we'll go over there and get the official mission report in person".
"Why tomorrow? I have planes which can fly off right now", asked Cossette curiously.
"The Special activities Division "Delta" of the OIA needs a day to get there and be ready for departure. We'll meet them there by tomorrow morning". Cossette nodded and bowed, "The maids will assign you to your sleeping quarters". She then left the chamber to go up to her room.
She burst through her door and collapsed onto the bed and let out a heavy sigh. Turning around she faced the ceiling. She noticed a picture on her nightstand, it was a picture of her and Nick on the last day before he departed into the Gate. The scenery described the cliffs on Tyler Island and the two sitting and staring out into the sunset. Another sigh escaped her mouth. Soon the sigh turned into a tear and a tear turned a sob. Not long after she was a waterfall.
-Preventing a War-
Falmart calendar, 1291
Nicklas Preston, Trigger
age: 24
Erusian/Osean FOB
I laid in my bed which was below Rico's and held the Picture Cossette and i made while my time on Tyler Island. I felt a tear role down my cheek as I remembered the Princess' ocean blue eyes staring into mine and then sharing our first real Kiss as a, of course unofficial, couple.
"Gringo, why're you crying?", he asked. Our bed was at the wall and i was facing it. I quickly wiped away the tears and looked back to see Rico's head poking over the edge of his bed.
"I'm not crying", i tried to lie, even though i knew i was a terrible liar.
"Gringo, even William over there heard you crying. On top of that you're a really bad liar. So tell your ol' amigo what's so emotionally distressing that you had to cry".
I sighed and sat upright. "I technically shouldn't be talking about this, since it could get the Princess and me into deep trouble".
Rico's brows shot upwards in shock. "Ey, i'm sorry amigo, but uncle Rico can't help you with that one. It's to political for me. Maybe William will". His head went over the ledge again.
I rolled over to the side again and watched the Picture. Tears where about to well up again as i heard the door open. Sunlight shun inside the cabin and steps closed in. Someone began knocking at my bed. I rolled over again, hugging the picture tightly as i saw a female figure standing there. Due to the light her face isn't recognizable but i'd recognize the short her anywhere.
"How's it going dumbass". My face immediately went into one of excitement as i heard Avril's voice.
"Scrap queen?!", I asked with way to much euphoria. "The one and only".
I couldn't believe Avril was here. I mean yes i knew she would be stationed here someday but not now. "When did you get here?".
"Just now, i came with the last wave of equipment and men. They offered me a ride and i took it. Once here i asked if you guys are here and they said only you were here. Care to show me around?".
"Not at all", I said and bowed dramatically, earning my self a slap to the back of the head. "Alright you gentleman, let's get started already". From the corner of my eyes I saw my fellow Pilots giving me confused and shocked looks.
Once outside Avril's real questioning began, "So Mr. Trigger, first of all what's your real name. I never got to know it". I stopped in my tracks and my eyes widened to comical proportions. "You don't know my name?!", i almost screamed. "We know each other for so long and you never-... well. The name's Nicklas Preston. Or just Nick". I saw her nodding in understanding, then a grin formed on her face. I didn't like that grin because it screamed out I know something you don't.
"Alright, Nick. Let us talk about a certain someone". I could feel the heat rushing into my face and the T-shirt i was wearing getting tighter and tighter making it heavier to breath.
"W... What a... are you t... talking about?", I mentally slapped my self for not maintaining my composure. Avril's grin went even wider. "She told me a lot of stuff about you too". Avril winked at me, emphasizing at the word She.
"I... I don't know what y... you're talking about Avril". I managed to calm my self down a little but it wasn't enough. Avril still got me in a really bad situation.
Finally i sighed and gave up. "Ugh... fine", my shoulders slumped down, "What did she tell you?". Avril bursted out in a fit of laughter and punched me on the shoulder. Something she did all the time to me and Count back then when we were in the 444.
-Preventing a War-
31th of August , 2020
Princess Rosa Cossette D'Elise/ Nicklas Preston
Gate
"Everybody ready to pass through the Gate?".
"No! Where are the others?", asked Palmer. His Special activities division was nowhere to be seen and they should have been here hours before them.
Suddenly a Helicopter appeared over the Horizon. It's an Osean Black Hawk.
"Incoming aircraft, identify yourself". SAM Launchers immediately targeted the Helicopter as it came in closer and closer. The problem was no one responded.
"Incoming aircraft, identify yourself or you'll be shot down!".
"This is Raven-1, DO NOT FIRE. We're Osean!".
"Why the hell aren't you responding to our calls for fucks sake!?". The coms operator on the ground was livid.
"We had some issues with our bird and our coms. We're here now. Preparing for landing". The black hawk slowly touched down and the door on the side opened as the Rotors came to an halt and the engines wined down.
The lead OIA agent went up to Palmer and outstretched his hand, "Good morning Mr. President, I'm Captain Jerry Hander, and this is my Crew". Palmer reluctantly took it and shook it. "Where's Chelsea? I ordered him and his crew to come here. What is this?". Palmer's Secret service grew agitated and held their hands on their weapons. If this situation wouldn't get solved it will end in an bloodbath.
"Well... Mr. Palmer, all i know is, that OIA director White gave us the orders to rolle out and assist the President with anything necessary. This was it". Palmers eyes narrowed, "Hmm, if that's it... then welcome to the party gentlemen. Get into your vehicle, time isn't our friend here".
A/N: To prevent any confusion. Trigger's the only person i'm gonna mainly write in POV. There of course also will be the normal readers perspective too
Osean and Erusian Officers stood at the Gate. With them McKinsey and Trigger. McKinsey insisted that Trigger needed to be there with them as the sole squadron leader here he technically was an Officer so he also had to be there to greet the two leaders.
A low rumble emitted from the Gate, everyone looked in anticipation as the firth Vehicle broke through the poked through the Gate. It was an Osean APC. Seconds later three heavily modified SUVs. The first and last one both had Osean flags mounted to their sides and the middle one had an Erusian Flag.
The three vehicles came to an Halt in front of the like of officers and all door opened simultaneously. Men clad in black suits walked out, secret service, moments later the Osean President stood in front of the Officers. They all immediately saluted and then went into parade rest.
"Please gentlemen, no formalities. We're all in the same boat here". Palmer held his hand up to emphasize on his point.
Behind the president a blonde girl materialized, Trigger smiled for a second before recomposing of himself again.
"Mr. President, Your Highness, we're all glad to have you here. How was the ride?". McKinsey walked up to them and shook both of their hands.
"These men here are my leading officers of this operation on this side of the Gate". McKinsey got Cut off by Palmers hand. "I think I want to get to know them for my self". Palmer and Cossette Walked by the line and shook hands. Each man stating his name and that it is an honor to meet them. Just the usual stuff people say when meeting the president.
Then Palmer walked up to Trigger. His face first went into a scowl, seconds later lit up. "You must be three strikes. It's an true honor to meet the man who ended the war". Palmer took Trigger's hand and shook it furiously. He truly was honored to finally meet the legendary three strikes in person. "Thank you Mr. President". After some more chatting Palmer walked off to the next man and made space for the Princess to come to him.
Trigger stood tall about one whole head taller than Cossette, this ment she had to stare up at him and shake his hand like that. "Captain, Long time no see", she said stammering through her sentence. It confused some soldiers but they didn't give it another thought. "Yes, your highness. Long time no see".
A/N:
What's up peeps. I hope y'all are having a great time. Here was the next chapter of this installment. I hope y'all ain't to disappointed that it's a short one again.
There will be more TrigherxPrincess (No Lemons!) and Trigger with Avril (No ship. Just friends)
Next up, Visit to Japan :)