(Side note: I'm making Italica bigger to fit in the entire company and for more action.)
Tessaria Highway
"So we're on the Tessaria Highway right now, and this is the city of Italica?" SSGT Bautista explained
SSGT bautista sees Lelei curious about his military compass
"Want to see this?" SSGT Bautista asked
Lelei nods in agreement
"This is how it's used..." SSGT Bautista demonstrated
"Rumors stated that his trainees call him the Drill Sargeant from hell, and now he's grinning at a little girl." Kurata said
"Be careful where you hear those rumors, Kurata, I was one of his trainees when i first qualified for OCS, he might be frightening and intimidating at first, but once you know him better, he has a soft and caring heart, he might yell at us all the time at the barracks but he always demonstrates what we did wrong so we wont have to repeat the same mistakes in the future, he has the heart of a true leader, actually, he reminds me a lot of my grandfather who fought in the Korean War and served as a contractor in Vietnam, same caring attitude" Alejandro said
Kurata is just driving till he spots smoke in the distance
"Captain." Kurata called
"What is it, private?" Alejandro asked
"There is smoke ahead, to our starboard side." Kurata reported
"Copy that." Alejandro acknowledged
Alejandro grabs his radio
[All Victors, halt.] Alejandro radioed
All vehicles halt
"Private Kurata, does this highway take us by the source of that smoke?" Alejandro asked
"Actually, Sir. It takes us right to it." Kurata replied
"This is the second time we've seen smoke rising into the sky." Alejandro said
"That's supposed to be Italica over there." Itami said
"I have a really bad feeling about this..." Alejandro said quoting Han Solo from Star Wars
"That's... Smoke." Lelei said
"You know what's going on?" Alejandro asked
"Something people did." Lelei replied
"A file? But it's too big." Lelei said
"File?" Kurata asked
"You mean 'Fire', not 'File'." Alejandro corrected
"Fire." Lelei repeated
Alejandro grabs his radio
[All units, keep a close eye on our perimeter. Keep a close eye on the skies, too. Lock & Load We're proceeding to Italica with caution.] Alejandro radioed
[4-7, Roger] Frost radioed
[6-6, Roger] Kuribayashi radioed
[2-7, Roger] Kim radioed
[2-1, Roger] Ramirez Radioed
[6-9, Roger.] Sgt Johnson radioed
[7-11, Roger] Sgt Conception radioed
Alejandro notices Rory staring at the smoke
"What is it, Rory?" Alejandro asked
"I smell blood" Rory licked her lips
Timeskip to Italica, Princess Piña's contingent Point of View
Piña was peacefully sleeping from a battle till she gets splashed by a bucket of water
"What happened? Is it the enemy?" Piña asked
"I'm not sure if they're enemies or allies. Just come with me, Princess" Grey replied
Short timeskip
Piña opens the door slits and sees a convoy of Armored carriages and Iron elephant
"What is that?" Piña asked
"A-Armored carriages and Armored Elephants, maybe?" Hamilton nervously replied
"No, they're forged in iron" Piña corrected
Norma shouts from one of the towers
"Who's there?! If you aren't enemies, the show yourselves!" Norma shouted
The a couple figures step out of the Armored carriages and iron elephants and they see the infamous Apostle of Emroy, Rory Mercury, an Elf, a Mage and a dozen men in green and sand-green
"Wait... Rory Mercury?! But would an apostle of Emroy really join forces with a bunch of brigands?" Grey asked
"Knowing that bunch, they might." Piña replied
Meanwhile back with 3rd Company
"Itami, knock on that door." Alejandro ordered
"Yes sir." Itami replied
Itami bangs on the door and someone aka a red haired girl, possibly royalty opens the huge wooden door
"Welcome!" The Red head yelled
Alejandro, Allen, Frost and Ramirez are just laughing their asses off as the rest stare at the red haired girl and her companions and the red haired girl sees Itami on the floor shaking because the aforementioned red haired girl forgot the gesture called 'Knocking and check if anyone is going to get hit by the door'
"W-Was that... My doing?" The red haired girl stuttered and all of them nod
Timeskip to the inside of the city
"What the hell We're you thinking?! You didn't realize that somebody might be in front of the gate? Even a dwarf of a commonote would be more careful! Not checking makes you worse than a goblin!" Tuka scolded
Tuka is just dumping water on Itami's face from his canteen
Itami wakes up
"Oh, so you're finally awake." Rory said looking into Itami's eyes
(A/N: Continue the skyrim meme if you want)
Itami stands up
"Ok, anyone going to explain what the hell is going on?" 2nd Lieutenant Honeylyn Ventura asked
The rest look at the red haired drink
"Huh? Me?" Piña asked
"Impudent Fools! This is an affront to the third Imperial Princess Piña Co Lada!" Hamilton said
"Shut the Fuck up, nobody asked you cock sucking son of a fucked up whore molester, your mother doesn't even love you,go back to where your stupid slimy cocksucking ass licking filth came from" Alejandro said
(A/N: CUT!)
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(A/N: TAKE TWO!)
"Imperial Princess?" Alejandro asked
Short timeskip to the corridors of Italica's keep
"this Fortress city, Ithalica, stands strategically at the intersection of the Tessaria and Appia highways, making it a major commercial hub, as well. For generations it has been ruled by the counts of Formar, Imperial Nobility. But when the last count died suddenly, the threw daughters he left behind began struggling for dominance. The eldest and middle sister had already married into other families. They fought over who would be the guardian of the rightful heir, the youngest sister, Myui." Piña explained
"That stuff happens in every world, huh?" Itami said
"Itami, Alejandro, Honeylyn, Frost, Ramirez, do you guys understand what she's saying?" Lelei asked
"Yeah, loud and clear." The mentioned people replied
"then the Empire sent expeditionary forces into the other worlds. The heads of every family was expected to lead their troops into battle in the 2 gates. None returned or we're ever seen again. As a result, the security situation in Ithalica deteriorated quickly, to the point where even defending the city is now probing to be very very difficult." Piña continued
They stop at the final door
"Beyond this door lies the current ruler of Ithalica and countess of Formar, Myui." Piña said
Piña opens the door and lets all of them in
"Putang ina, isang bata ang namumuno sa lungsod na ito?" Alejandro and Honeylyn both cursed
(Translation: a child is leading this City?)
"A child is leading this city?!" Itami, Frost and Ramirez asked
"I believe the countess turns eleven this year. While she's the head of the family, it's too much to ask her to lead an army. As such, I'm taking overall command in her stead." Piña said
"I see." Alejandro said
Short timeskip
"So you're all saying you'll help us, correct?" Piña asked
"Yep. We cant exactly sell these carriage loads of dragon scales with all this going on." Alejandro said
"Very well. We'll have you guard the South and and North Gates." Piña said
Meanwhile, the Italica militia lets all of the Vehicles in
Itami orders two Type 87 RCV (PH), two M113's, a GDLS Griffin III IFV armed with 50MM Bushmaster, a GDELS ASCOD and Sgt Concepcion's Challenger to guard the North Gate and Alejandro orders two K2 Black Panthers, three M113's and two M1A3 AbramsX tanks to guard the south gate and Alejandro spreads the rest of the company between all of the gates of Italica
"So those are the men in Green and Sand-Green that everybody's talking about. The ones who slew the fire dragon?" Hamilton said
"So it seems." Piña replied
"Was it really a wise decision to let them in?" Hamilton asked
"Right now, we dont have a choice. Their numbers are far superior than the militia" Piña replied
Meanwhile, Alejandro is communicating with General Jose Batumbakal, General Malcolm Granger, General 'Pinpoint' Townes, General Ironside, General Hazama and Colonel Cabunoc
[I'm sorry Generals, Colonel, but 3rd Company cant make it back tonight.] Alejandro radioed
[Why is that, Captain?] General Batumbakal asked
[We are currently helping the militia of Italica city to fend off a rogue army of the Battle of Alnus survivors.] Itami respondez
[Understandable, defend the city at all costs and do not let it fall into the wrong hands. All units on Alnus Hill are at a 24 hour standby notice incase you need any support and we have VFA-32, VFA-103, 7th Air Wing (JASDF), 302nd Tactical Fighter Squadron (JASDF), 13th Fighter Squadron (USAF), 25th Fighter Squadron (USAF), 1st Special Operations Wing, 7th Tactical Fighter (Bulldogs) (PhAF), 18th Attack (Falcons) Squadron (PhAF), 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) 'Nightstalkers', and 1st Helicopter Brigade (JSDF) on 24/7 standby incase you need any air support and we have elements from the 101st Airborne Division, 1st 'Tabak"' Division, 7th Division (JGSDF), 4th infantry division (USA) and 1st Marine division (USMC). just outside of the abandoned Coda Village. And by the way. Once you return, you and your companions will be needed in the Joint Session of Congress] General Batumbakal responded
(A/N: That's more than enough to liberate an entire country)
[Gee.... That's a lot of air and ground support, Sirs.Roger that.] Alejandro radioed
[Better safe than sorry, Captain.] General 'Pinpoint' Townes radioed
[Understandable, sir, Captain Alejandro Gonzales, Out.]
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(A/N: And that's it for Chapter 6 ladies and gentlemen, feel free to express your opinions, concerns, ideas and suggestions so i can fix the story and/or use your ideas in the following chapters. Have a lovely Monday/Tuesday. This is Negotiator_1-1 signing off.)
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