Two structures formed across a gas station and mini market in a Missouri Community. They opened and, flying 'animal women' with 'devices' on their legs and feet flown

from one, and two distinctive armies come through. Both were 'massive', and distinctive. One used 'modern' or 'retro' weaponry while the other used 'ancient' level

weapons, and 'monsters'.

Nobody dared move in the mini - Mart, fear of being shot by gun or arrow, or stabbed by blade. The armies looked over 'everything' . " Sir, Potter. This 'Coffee Device ',

is a 'marvel' and you know you can work it.", said a stunning Red haired armored female Knight. " This 'captraption' goes over my head. Thank goodness for the

'English' on screen instructions.", said Potter.

Dollar General

Some of the 'armies' looked over the 'merchandise' and 'seasonal' items. " Handheld Arcade? Eghad, the 'world's' children.", said Winchester. " Oh, 'perfect' for Chris.", said

Gertrude, taking the item from the Major.

"Are these, 'books'?", asked the Red haired 'knight', with an equally, 'stunning' armored, Blonde, female, Knight. " By, the covers. I say these are 'movies'."

They seen the new speaker. " Sargent Christina Barkhorn, Karlsland Military."

Two Tan visiting girls looked over the cars and other toys for sale.

" Sargent, what are you doing?", asked a Major. " Trying to find, a 'low cost' cell phone.", said Christina. " We have 'phones' on base.", said the Major.

" Do you know, if they are 'compatible' with the technology of this world?", asked Christina. " Major Burns." He turned to the stunning, long Red haired, Karlsland

female Colonel. " Colonel Wilcke." Major Burns. Sgt. Barkhorn, has 'better' sensibility, than you. And, if you do not back off..., * thumbs behind her*.

'Fully' enveloped by 'dark energy', familiar out, Red 'slit eyes' was one Gertrude Barkhorn. Major Frank Burns, immediately ran.

2. New 'home'

A 'base' was built, with an 'angel' statue, arms opened 'looming' over the town. Everyone was having tea, and some were wearing 'certain' jackets.

" Ah, Frak.", said Christina, after taking a drink. Perinne and some 'others, were close to 'spit takes'. " You're right. 'Frakking' good.", said Naoe.

Burns, having enough..., " Stop saying, 'FRAK'!" The 'Galactica' Jacketed group put down their cups. " MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS, 'FRAK' FACE!", they said, causing

raucious laughter from the others.

Christina was at her desk, and laptop, as Potter, 'slapped' down some 'bills' in front of her. " See if you can find two of those 'jackets'. I want one and send another to the

'missus', and use what's left for you.", said Potter. " I'll see, what I can find.", said Christina.

Burns and Houlihan 'marched' into Potter's Office, to complian, only to see him in his own 'Galactica' Jacket. " ' Something' to say, to your General AND ADMIRAL?", he asked.

The Majors backed out.

3. An ' unconventional' gift

Pina spotted, a man in 'Blue' walking the opposite way, down the corridor from her. She spotted Christina, running out of the Office.

The Karls Sargent stopped at Yeager's Door. She knocked. Shirley popped her head out. " I need to barrow, 'tools' from you.", said Christina.

Potter and one other was walking back to the Office. " Fairbourne, I think you would do better than, Burns." " Thank you, General. Looking forward to...,"

Fairbourne's remark remained 'unfinished' seeing Christina, with.., " Barkhorn, what are you doing, with MY chair?", asked Potter. " Your 'early' Christmas present come.

While I was on 'recon' with the other Witches, I spotted an IKEA store, looked about ,found your gift, because of a 'complaint' you made.", she replied.

The 'trio' made their way, to the Office, stepped in, and spotted..., " 'Gaming' chair. Height control, air cooling and heat system, and 'massage' feature.", said Christina.

Potter sat. tried the buttons on the 'coushin', and used the 'massage'. Burns, spotted Christina, with said chair, and opened his mouth, only to have it covered,

by Fairbourne. " Not a 'word'. General is asleep.", said Fairbourne. Potter 'napped' with giant 'satisfied' smile.

4. On the homefronts

* " Get the 'new' DVD Player, and free copy of..."

" Padgentry and action of...,"

" Get the best new devices at...," *

William Bishop stepped into his home, and 'smooched' his wife, as Bing Crosby sang ' I'll be home for Christmas' filled the living room.

The smile was wiped off his face as..., " What in the name. of the Royal Family is that 'monstrosity' in place of our radio?" " 'Flatscreen', my dear. Lynn sent it as an early

Christmas gift. And, Wendy replaced the regular light bulbs with, ' Bluetooh speaker' ones, which the lights and colors can be 'programmed'. ", Millie.

Seeing the 'Christmas image, on the 'music channel'..., " Wonder if, Manchester United would look so good.", Billy.

The Fuso Imperial Princess settled down with popcorn, switched on her 'screen' to watch, ' Apothecary Diaries'.

The Litvyaks, settled to watch 'Liberion' shows, and 'On Patrol Live'.

5. Arts

" General. Had you seen, Chris?", asked Gertrude. " Said something, about an 'art project'.", replied Potter. Fairbourne jogged in.

" You two must see this.", he said.

Lounge

They seen the others gathered around a ' clear ' display case. " Guys, you should see this.", said Hawkeye.

It was a 'battle scene' diarama. It looked from, a 'Science Fiction' movie, on an artic world. White armored 'troopers', was held back and off by, some JFW Witches.

Gertrude, with familiar out, was shown 'punching' a horned and furred 'beast' out. on a far end, was Yoshika and Christina, armed with 'light blades', diving away,

from an 'exploding' 'battle machine'.

Other Witches, was shown, piloting fighters against 'bow tie' ones.

"What in 'San Hill'?", asked Potter.

" Excuse me.", said Christina, cell phone in hand. " Barkhorn, are you responsible for this?", asked Fairbourne.

"When we arrived here, and had the 'screen' set up, there was a 'Star Wars' Movie Marathon. And, there was the ' Karlsland Art Festival'. So, I did a 'diarama' of,

our 'units' in the 'Hoth Battle'.", replied Christina. " Well, speaking as an Irishman and Boxing fan, your sister punching out the ' furry monster' was a nice touch.", said

Mulchaey. " " Not to mention, you and Yoshika, diving away from 'sabotaging' the armored 'battle walker'.", Houlihan.

" Thanks, I got to take a picture, and post it to 'Social Media'.", said Christina. Everyone, given 'space'.

Later in the day, she got a 'notification' she won a 'cash prize' and a 'pearl Iron Cross' with swords and diamonds.

" Where did you, get the 'stuff' to make your 'scene'?", asked Potter. " Oh, I looked for, 'Star Wars' models and vehicle replicas, in 'Marshal's', 'Ross' and

'Hobby Lobby'. But, I needed to 3D print the 'Witches', to flew the 'Rebel Alliance' fighters. ", replied Christina.

" Well, it was 'brilliant'.", said Winchester.

"Indeed." They see the new 'speaker' walk into the Dining Hall. " Imperial Princess.", said Sakamoto. " I arrived from, Karlsland, to see The Sargent's Masterpiece, and

voice a 'challenge'. Make me a 'diarama' for the New Year's Festival in, Fuso. It can be 'any way you create.", said the Fuso Princess. " Yes, Ma'am.", said Christina.

Few days later

The Fuso Imperial Princess arrived. " Your 'diarama', is inspired by, 'Star Wars' and 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars'. ", said Christina. " I broken it up, in three shortened

parts, using 'Samuel Kim Music, 'Order 66' as backdrop." The Karls Sargent, passed her hand over a sensor at the bottom of a display case.

The 'ominous' orchesteration began, and the case lit up. " We begin with Palpatine ordering 'Order 66', * next case lit * 'Force' Powered Yoshika, betraying Christina

and falling to ' The Dark Side'. * section lit, to show 'troopers' floating and Yoshika using 'Force Choke'.* Then, she goes on a 'Sith' rampage. * shows Yoshika, in

Red trimmed, Imperial Arm patched, and Black 'sailor shirt' and shoes. Finally, shows Yoshika, on an 'ice planet', finding a 'Blue blade' lightsaber, seemingly coming

back to her senses. ", said Christina. The Princess, embraced Christina. " Magnificent! Truly, the embodiment of 'Fuso story telling' brought into a new era by, a

'new' world. I need to make arrangements, to have this, shipped to Fuso. Excuse me.", said the Fuso Princess.

Christina recieved a 'Katana' with ' Full Dragon Body' hilt.

6. Into a new 'land'

A 'second' formed, Christina sensed the 'power' strongest, than the other Witches. She went to and entered her Strikers, and flown into the Second Gate's Darkness.

" Barkhorn should be 'disciplined' for..," " Burns, saying this once. Leave Christina alone, or be sent to 'someplace' freezing, IN SWIM TRUNKS!", said Potter.

Potter's own cell phone was on 'vibrate', and..., " P..., Christina? * Gertrude walks in * You're where? *...* Japan? *...* Christmas Markets? *...* Miss Sei's Mom's place?

... * Got it, understood. *...* ? No, you're not in trouble. Bye." He then, addressed Burns and Gertrude.

" Christina is in a 'country' not too removed from 'Fuso', called Japan. Over there, they are ready for 'Christimas', and it's night. She did not account for, 'Time Zone'

difference. She went into Akihabara, and ran into Miss Sei's mother, and staying with her, instead of a hotel." " Thank, God.", said Gertrude.

"And, I;m thinking of 'something' special for her.", said Potter.

7. Reunions and ' Unconventional' Gifts

They had crossed, the busses emptied, not just of 'visiting' forces, but certain 'families', having their reunion. Winter geared Witches got off, with their

'regulars' and 'Command Staff'. " SARGENT CHRISTINA BARKHORN, FRONT AND CENTER!", said Potter. The youngest Barkhorn approached.

" Christina Barkhorn, it is a privilege and honor to do these. First, you are to be 'promoted' to the rank of Captain. Second, by order of Karlsland's Government and

High Command, you are awarded the Iron Cross First Class. Congratulations." Christina hugged Potter and Fairbourne.

Aira's Family arranged for a 'massive' dinner, at Wolfgang Puck in HaraJuku, at Takeshita Street.

" I almost 'fainted' hearing Sei was in 'Salutania' , and 'married'. Thought, Christina, was their 'daughter'.", said Mrs. Takanashi. " It was tjhe ONLY awkward moment.",

said Christina. There was laughter. " So, how did it feel, to sleep in my 'old' room?", asked Sei. " Out of respect to you and your kin, this Karls soldier, will keep her

lips 'sealed'.", replied Christina. Everyone, chuckled.

Back at base

" I got everyone, a 'special' something, and 'character goods'.", said Christina to the younger or 'lower' ranked 'Witches'.

" 'Character goods', Christina - san?", said Yoshika. " All I can say, they are from ' Anime of Present and Past '.", replied Christina. The higher ranks, was dressed

in female 'character' Cosplay from, Dan Da Dan to Gundan, in which Gertrude was dressed in the full 'Wan Liu Mei' outfit.

Pierce, got out his, 'Harmonic Whistle' and pointed to his fellows. " DDDDDDDDDDAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!!!!!!!! "

But, those on Christina's 'Cosplay' Shenanighans, Christina..., " Cardcaptor Sakura, CardCaptor Sakura?" Then, sees Gertrude's cell phone, and 'grin'.

" No, stop! Not 'Social Media' !", said Christina.

Christmas had come, and everyone got 'gifts'. Not just the 'wrapped' kind, but negotiations, and feelings of 'neighbors' between worlds.

End.