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Free United States
04-07-2008, 05:44
Helheim Air Defense Base, CFUS

The HH-60 Pave Hawk revved its engines, the rotors picking up speed as they lifted the helicopter off the helipad. Across from it, a row of similar Blackhawks were readied as they prepared to take troops to their drop zone. But the Pave Hawk had a different mission.

It was carrying a highly trained Air Force Para-Rescue team. The PJs were trained in rescue missions behind enemy lines, and though the war was nearly over, there were still minor skirmishes along the borderlands. The Comm. specialist was Yvgenni Govena. He removed his helmet and looked at the picture in the lining. It was a portrait of his girlfriend, Jessica. She'd mailed it to him a little after he'd graduated from basic. He quickly put his helmet on as the jump light turned on. The ropes were thrown out the doors and he fast-roped down to the forest below. The six-man squad fanned out and waited as the Pave Hawk flew off to take up an orbit at the exfil site. At the behest of his squad leader, Yvgenni called into base.

"Mike-1-Juliet, this is Bravo-1-Charlie, do you read?"

"Bravo-1-Charlie, I read you loud and clear, over."

"Mike-1-Juliet, Bravo-1-Charlie on site and moving to the crash site, over."

"Roger, Bravo-1-Charlie, take care, out."

ooc: it's about 3 months since his enlistement...and i figured jessica would send a pic...
Greal
04-07-2008, 09:08
Sasha, Greal

Jessica had left the International School weeks ago. She went back to Greal, where she waited for a phone call from Yvgenni. her father, the Minister of Defense, asked her one day why she waited around the phone, she responded saying that she was waiting for one of her friends to call. Later, she was involved in a bank robbery, but she and several other people managed to stop the robbery and turned over the bank robbers to the police.

One night she decided to go to Free United States.

Sasha International Airport

She drove to Terminal Two. She was delayed by airport security checking her bags, but luckily for her, Greal flights were always delayed.

She approached a counter and asked for a ticket to Free United States. 3,000 Greal Dollars spent on the trip. She boarded the plane.

It was five hours to the Free United States.
Free United States
04-07-2008, 19:18
Sasha, Greal

Jessica had left the International School weeks ago. She went back to Greal, where she waited for a phone call from Yvgenni. her father, the Minister of Defense, asked her one day why she waited around the phone, she responded saying that she was waiting for one of her friends to call. Later, she was involved in a bank robbery, but she and several other people managed to stop the robbery and turned over the bank robbers to the police.

One night she decided to go to Free United States.

Sasha International Airport

She drove to Terminal Two. She was delayed by airport security checking her bags, but luckily for her, Greal flights were always delayed.

She approached a counter and asked for a ticket to Free United States. 3,000 Greal Dollars spent on the trip. She boarded the plane.

It was five hours to the Free United States.

Yuri Gagarin Int'l Airport, Meridian City, CFUS

"Attention all passengers," the PA announced, "Due to wartime provisions, all baggage is inspected for contraband. Please be patient. Please follow all Civil Defense orders while enjoying your stay in the Commonwealth."

The airport was quieter than usual, but that was understandable. Even though Meridian was far from the fighting, no one wanted to visit a country at war. All around, Defense Force troops patrolled the halls, assault rifles slung over their shoulders.

"Name, country of origin and purpose of visit?" a security officer asked repetitively at the check-in gate.
Greal
04-07-2008, 22:22
Yuri Gagarin Int'l Airport, Meridian City, CFUS

"Attention all passengers," the PA announced, "Due to wartime provisions, all baggage is inspected for contraband. Please be patient. Please follow all Civil Defense orders while enjoying your stay in the Commonwealth."

The airport was quieter than usual, but that was understandable. Even though Meridian was far from the fighting, no one wanted to visit a country at war. All around, Defense Force troops patrolled the halls, assault rifles slung over their shoulders.

"Name, country of origin and purpose of visit?" a security officer asked repetitively at the check-in gate.

Jessica was ready for this security mess.

"My name is Jessica Park, I'm from Greal, and I'm here to...eh..visit a friend of mine."
Free United States
05-07-2008, 17:23
Jessica was ready for this security mess.

"My name is Jessica Park, I'm from Greal, and I'm here to...eh..visit a friend of mine."

The agent didn't respond, but merely checked and re-checked her papers. After a scrutinizing look he stamped her passport and waved her through.

Helheim Air Defense Base

The Pave Hawk returned from its mission. As it touched down, a pair of medics came to retrieve their passenger, a downed pilot. Yvgenni had been holding a compress on his chest on the ride over, trying to staunch the blood-flow as well as he could. The medics took over and he stood there, rifle over his shoulder and blood staining his uniform.
Greal
05-07-2008, 23:52
The agent didn't respond, but merely checked and re-checked her papers. After a scrutinizing look he stamped her passport and waved her through.

Helheim Air Defense Base

The Pave Hawk returned from its mission. As it touched down, a pair of medics came to retrieve their passenger, a downed pilot. Yvgenni had been holding a compress on his chest on the ride over, trying to staunch the blood-flow as well as he could. The medics took over and he stood there, rifle over his shoulder and blood staining his uniform.

OOC: Question, what is Yvgenni's last name?
Free United States
06-07-2008, 00:13
OOC: Question, what is Yvgenni's last name?

ooc: i don't really remember, its in the school thread somewhere, but i used 'Govena,' so that's what it'll be.
Greal
06-07-2008, 00:18
Jessica left the airport and looked for any taxis around that could take her to a hotel or any other place. She brought her small pocket computer with her along with a few suitcases.
Free United States
06-07-2008, 02:13
Martin Small waited by the curb patiently. There was one guarantee for a cabbie, and that was people needing rides at the airport. He saw a young lady looking for a ride and flagged her down.

"Where ya going miss?" he asked jovially. "Hotel or a friend's house?"
Free United States
07-07-2008, 05:15
[bump]

ooc: greal, i'm having net problems, so i may not be able to post as often as i would like, fyi
Greal
07-07-2008, 07:44
Martin Small waited by the curb patiently. There was one guarantee for a cabbie, and that was people needing rides at the airport. He saw a young lady looking for a ride and flagged her down.

"Where ya going miss?" he asked jovially. "Hotel or a friend's house?"

"Ah..." Yvgenni didn't tell her where his house was, "Hotel please."
Free United States
07-07-2008, 07:58
"Ah..." Yvgenni didn't tell her where his house was, "Hotel please."

"Right-o, miss," Martin said after helping her stow her baggage. He stepped on the gas and roared off. "So, what kinda place you looking for? Just so ya know, even four and five star hotels are pretty cheap...luxury of living in an anti-capitalist country," he chuckled. "Though, some have been retrofitted into hospitals, on account of the war..."
Greal
07-07-2008, 08:00
"Right-o, miss," Martin said after helping her stow her baggage. He stepped on the gas and roared off. "So, what kinda place you looking for? Just so ya know, even four and five star hotels are pretty cheap...luxury of living in an anti-capitalist country," he chuckled. "Though, some have been retrofitted into hospitals, on account of the war..."

"Four of five star hotel is fine." said Jessica, smiling a little.
Free United States
07-07-2008, 08:06
"Four of five star hotel is fine." said Jessica, smiling a little.

"Got the perfect one, the Bella Liberti," he said, "Once a palace of the czar, it was converted into a hotel after being home to Revolutionaries," Martin said jovially as he hit the gas. There were a ew twists and turns as they went down the Rue Triomphe and Via Lenin, passing the Hall of the Fallen, Peace Memorial and Lenin Tribute. They were barred from passing the Presidential Residence due to the war, but the taxi finally pulled up to the hotel, where a waiting bellhop opened the door. "Welcome to the Lady of Freedom," he translated the hotel's name.
Greal
07-07-2008, 08:09
"Got the perfect one, the Bella Liberti," he said, "Once a palace of the czar, it was converted into a hotel after being home to Revolutionaries," Martin said jovially as he hit the gas. There were a ew twists and turns as they went down the Rue Triomphe and Via Lenin, passing the Hall of the Fallen, Peace Memorial and Lenin Tribute. They were barred from passing the Presidential Residence due to the war, but the taxi finally pulled up to the hotel, where a waiting bellhop opened the door. "Welcome to the Lady of Freedom," he translated the hotel's name.

She paid the taxi driver and went into the building to the check in counter, She asked for a room for the night.
Free United States
07-07-2008, 08:12
She paid the taxi driver and went into the building to the check in counter, She asked for a room for the night.

"All right," the front clerk said, "One room, single...would you like a nightly room service fee or pay it separately...like a bar tab," he explained. "With the fee, nightly cost will be 50 Liores ($40 USD) and without...35 Liores."
Greal
07-07-2008, 08:16
"All right," the front clerk said, "One room, single...would you like a nightly room service fee or pay it separately...like a bar tab," he explained. "With the fee, nightly cost will be 50 Liores ($40 USD) and without...35 Liores."

"I'll pay it separately." said Jessica handing the clerk Liores that she exchanged with Greal dollars back in Sasha.
Free United States
07-07-2008, 08:27
"I'll pay it separately." said Jessica handing the clerk Liores that she exchanged with Greal dollars back in Sasha.

"Thank you very much miss, and enjoy your stay in the Commonwealth," the clerk said, hainding her her change and ushering a bellhop.

The bellhop led her to the room, spacious and luxurious for any high-end suite, placing her bags down and making sure she was ok.

"The courtesy clerk is available 24/7, miss," he explained, "As well as our bar and lounge located on the Promenade floor (4th). Please let us know if we can do anything else to make you comfortable."

Meanwhile...

Yvgenni laid on his bunk. The cool spring was quickly becoming summer, and this close to the Basarah desert...it got hot. He slept without covers in his boxers and no shirt...the blood had finally come off, but the smell lingered in his nose. He'd heard the pilot had made it, and that made Yvgenni glad. Too often had the team gone in when the rescuee was already deceased...man how he wanted to see Jessica again. He kissed her picture and closed his eyes, blocking out the cat-calls his squadmates gave him.
Greal
07-07-2008, 13:42
"Thank you very much miss, and enjoy your stay in the Commonwealth," the clerk said, hainding her her change and ushering a bellhop.

The bellhop led her to the room, spacious and luxurious for any high-end suite, placing her bags down and making sure she was ok.

"The courtesy clerk is available 24/7, miss," he explained, "As well as our bar and lounge located on the Promenade floor (4th). Please let us know if we can do anything else to make you comfortable."

Meanwhile...

Yvgenni laid on his bunk. The cool spring was quickly becoming summer, and this close to the Basarah desert...it got hot. He slept without covers in his boxers and no shirt...the blood had finally come off, but the smell lingered in his nose. He'd heard the pilot had made it, and that made Yvgenni glad. Too often had the team gone in when the rescuee was already deceased...man how he wanted to see Jessica again. He kissed her picture and closed his eyes, blocking out the cat-calls his squadmates gave him.

Jessica thanked the clerk and the bellhop and tipped the belltop, then she closed the door and took out her Verra XP laptop. How was she going to find Yvgenni?
Free United States
07-07-2008, 22:17
Bella Liberti Lounge

The bartender was bored. There were few occupants who wandered to the lounge, and even less who tipped well. The joys of a war, he guessed. Though there were peace talks, the meetings were secretive and tentative. Rouge Katangaran units frequently attacked Commonwealth forces, and so the cease-fire was such in name only. He looked up as there was a news brief, talking about a rescued fighter pilot.

"And these are the young men who rescued him," the reporter claimed, showing a stock photo of a squad, "An Air Force Special Operations unit detached to..." she continued.
Greal
08-07-2008, 00:05
Jessica checked around the news on the internet and also found the news brief. She saw the faces of the squad and recognized one, Yvgenni.
Free United States
08-07-2008, 00:31
Jessica checked around the news on the internet and also found the news brief. She saw the faces of the squad and recognized one, Yvgenni.

"...currently stationed at an undisclosed air base close to the border," the report continued. "...part of the 519th Combat Search and Rescue detachment of the 33rd Air Wing..."

Helheim Air Defense Base, 0235 Commonwealth Mean Time

The alert awoke Yvgenni instantly. Though he had been practically naked when he fell asleep, he was dressed in less than five minutes, shouldering his rifle as he made it out of the barracks. His squad leader informed them it was a mobilization and the team was going in. Their briefing would be in a couple of minutes.

Briefing

"We're going in before the first wave," the Colonel explained, "To guide our strike fighters to targets in the north and northwest. We'll also be laying down IR strobes to guide in the air cavalry's helicopters and drop planes...this is to be the final operation of the war. Rouge army divisions of the Katangaran military have refused the disarmament brokerage. Along with friendly Katangaran forces to the south, we'll force their surrender. Now, you'll be sent to the shit...and I'm sorry for that. We win this, we win peace between our nations. Saddle up!"

The units ran out to their helicopters, the rotors already spinning as they prepared for lift off. Over the internal radio, one of the soldiers broadcast a song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yOEOJ1BARk). The helicopters lifted off, and Yvgenni prepared to once again enter battle.


An hour later, the helicopter prepared to drop them in. There was light flak and AA fire coming from the ground, and small arms fire richochted off of the Pave Hawk's belly. Yvgenni was about to throw out the rope when a spiraling plume from the ground made him pause....it was a rocket.

There was a shudder as it hit the helicopter (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3yG9twLD7o). The Pave Hawk spun as it lost controls in the tail section. "Hang on!" the pilot called to them as he radioed in their plight. The helicopter crashed through trees and debris before impacting the ground.
Greal
08-07-2008, 00:36
Jessica checked the 519th Combat Search and Rescue detachment of the 33rd Air Wing on the internet. Hopefully, someone leaked the location where the base was...

Jessica was once a trained soldier, she served three years in the military before begin rushed off to the International School.
Free United States
08-07-2008, 00:41
Jessica checked the 519th Combat Search and Rescue detachment of the 33rd Air Wing on the internet. Hopefully, someone leaked the location where the base was...

Jessica was once a trained soldier, she served three years in the military before begin rushed off to the International School.

The link led to a blocked page:

Access Disabled

Notice: Due to wartime activity, the information you are seeking cannot be granted. If you feel this has been reached in error, please contact the FOIA database either by phone at 1-888-324-CFUS, or online at http://www.foia.cfus.gov

ooc: how do i change font colors and such?
Greal
08-07-2008, 01:33
The link led to a blocked page:

Access Disabled

Notice: Due to wartime activity, the information you are seeking cannot be granted. If you feel this has been reached in error, please contact the FOIA database either by phone at 1-888-324-CFUS, or online at http://www.foia.cfus.gov

ooc: how do i change font colors and such?

Jessica was disappointed. What now?
Free United States
08-07-2008, 01:50
Jessica was disappointed. What now?

ooc: remember, sara's uncle is a colonel in the ADF...

ic:

Yvgenni sat up, startled. The last memory he had was of the helicopter pitching violently, sending him sprawling out of the hatch. He looked around. There was a plume of acrid smoke rising north of him, most likely the remains of the chopper. He gathered his gear and tried to make sense of the situation. They weren't far from the infil point...he had to find his squadmates and regroup. He checked his radio-it was fragged.
Greal
08-07-2008, 11:56
ooc: remember, sara's uncle is a colonel in the ADF...

ic:

Yvgenni sat up, startled. The last memory he had was of the helicopter pitching violently, sending him sprawling out of the hatch. He looked around. There was a plume of acrid smoke rising north of him, most likely the remains of the chopper. He gathered his gear and tried to make sense of the situation. They weren't far from the infil point...he had to find his squadmates and regroup. He checked his radio-it was fragged.

OOC: Now she has to go to Sara for help? lol. Is there another way to locate him?
Free United States
08-07-2008, 19:48
OOC: Now she has to go to Sara for help? lol. Is there another way to locate him?

ooc: hrm...aside from asking around...traveling to the borderlands, trying to locate the base... just fyi, meridian is in about the dead center of the country, helheim is about...500 miles nw. also, remember that sara cares for yvgenni, so she might want to know where he is...
Greal
09-07-2008, 08:00
ooc: hrm...aside from asking around...traveling to the borderlands, trying to locate the base... just fyi, meridian is in about the dead center of the country, helheim is about...500 miles nw. also, remember that sara cares for yvgenni, so she might want to know where he is...

Jessica suddenly realized that Sara was probably in the country. But would she help her? She check up Sara on the net. (Just assume Jessica knows her last name)
Free United States
09-07-2008, 08:11
Jessica suddenly realized that Sara was probably in the country. But would she help her? She check up Sara on the net. (Just assume Jessica knows her last name)

The first link that appeared was a newsbrief

Sara Polenin, niece of famed Commonwealth aviator Dmitri 'The Blue Crow' Polenin, attends the peace talks with the Commonwealth delegation. As a representative of the Borderless Neighbors Coalition, she has used her uncle's fame to win over many within the Congress towards ending the war.
Free United States
10-07-2008, 19:09
[bump]
Greal
11-07-2008, 06:41
The first link that appeared was a newsbrief

Sara Polenin, niece of famed Commonwealth aviator Dmitri 'The Blue Crow' Polenin, attends the peace talks with the Commonwealth delegation. As a representative of the Borderless Neighbors Coalition, she has used her uncle's fame to win over many within the Congress towards ending the war.

Jessica checked the next link.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 09:09
Jessica checked the next link.

Dmitri Polenin: A Brief Biography

Joining the CADF out of high school, Col. Polenin rose through the ranks quickly after flight school, recieving his field commission during the North Gate War. His heroism in that conflict and prowess in battle earned him the nickname 'Blue Crow.' He is currently adjunct commander of the 38th Air Wing, 5th Air Force stationed at Helheim ADB.
Greal
11-07-2008, 09:23
Dmitri Polenin: A Brief Biography

Joining the CADF out of high school, Col. Polenin rose through the ranks quickly after flight school, recieving his field commission during the North Gate War. His heroism in that conflict and prowess in battle earned him the nickname 'Blue Crow.' He is currently adjunct commander of the 38th Air Wing, 5th Air Force stationed at Helheim ADB.

Jessica would wait for morning to come then she would go find the uncle and Sara.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 09:39
Helheim ADB

"It's a mess, Dmitri," the base commander, Brig. General Gracus Mousard muttered. They were staring at a satellite image, showing the advance teams. "Bravo Team from the 519 was shot down...here," he pointed, "And we've not had contact since."

"Those boys are tough," Dmitri answered, "I'm sure they made it."

"The only problem is that they're behind enemy lines. We'll have to push back the Rouges before we can mount a rescue...their SAM batteries are devastating us."

"Leave the SAMs to me, comrade," Dmitri said confidently. "We'll knock a line straight through their air defense, leaving their throat exposed for the kill."

"Hmm, I'll leave it to you, then," the General answered. "We'll have to run it by Command, but we should get the green light."

Dmitri nodded and walked away, already preparing the briefing he would give his pilots. He remembered one of Bravo Team's men, the boy that had been with Sara at the School. Using all his connections, he'd made sure the boy had been stationed under his command...and yet he'd still somehow managed, at the end of this meaningless war, to get himself into a heap of trouble.

Somewhere behind enemy lines...

Yvgenni had found one of his teammates, Sr. Airman Davis. He'd been hit by small arms fire, probably a rifle, and Yvgenni had carried him to shelter. As he treated his friend's wound, he also tried Davis' radio.

"Mike-1-Juliet, this is Bravo-1-Charlie, do you read?" he repeated, only to hear static in response.
Greal
11-07-2008, 09:43
Later the next morning, she had a hurried breakfast and asked the desk clerk where Helheim ADB was.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 09:52
Later the next morning, she had a hurried breakfast and asked the desk clerk where Helheim ADB was.

"Helheim...?" the clerk wondered. "You wouldn't wanna go there, it's on the frontlines..well, what's left of the frontlines."

"It's about 500 miles away," another clerk chimed in. "North of San Salvus...almost at the end of the Western Range, where it meets the Basarah Desert."
Greal
11-07-2008, 09:52
"Helheim...?" the clerk wondered. "You wouldn't wanna go there, it's on the frontlines..well, what's left of the frontlines."

"It's about 500 miles away," another clerk chimed in. "North of San Salvus...almost at the end of the Western Range, where it meets the Basarah Desert."

"I have a friend there. Is there a way to get there by today?"
Free United States
11-07-2008, 09:55
"I have a friend there. Is there a way to get there by today?"

"hmm, there aren't really any flights that go that way," the second clerk answered. "Due to the war, you see...I hear that there are some flights you can charter to the municipal airport in San Salvus...then you'd only have about a couple hours of road to get to Helheim..."
Greal
11-07-2008, 09:57
"hmm, there aren't really any flights that go that way," the second clerk answered. "Due to the war, you see...I hear that there are some flights you can charter to the municipal airport in San Salvus...then you'd only have about a couple hours of road to get to Helheim..."

She asked if she could rent a car.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 10:03
She asked if she could rent a car.

"Sure, there's a rental place across the street," the clerk offered. "Now look, miss, you be careful on the way...make sure you have a daft pilot to take you...not many wanna go out that way."
Greal
11-07-2008, 10:04
"Sure, there's a rental place across the street," the clerk offered. "Now look, miss, you be careful on the way...make sure you have a daft pilot to take you...not many wanna go out that way."

Jessica thanked the clerk and went across the street to get an SUV.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 10:09
Jessica thanked the clerk and went across the street to get an SUV.

Sun Car Rentals

The salesman looked up as the door jingled.

"Welcome, miss," he greeted, "How can I help you?"
Greal
11-07-2008, 10:10
Sun Car Rentals

The salesman looked up as the door jingled.

"Welcome, miss," he greeted, "How can I help you?"

"I would like to rent a SUV for the week." said Jessica.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 10:15
"I would like to rent a SUV for the week." said Jessica.

ooc: u realize she has to fly there first, right?

ic:

"Well, sure thing," the salesman said, "Now, if I could see ID, a valid driving permit and insurance information..." (idk what these ppl ask)
Greal
11-07-2008, 10:18
ooc: u realize she has to fly there first, right?

ic:

"Well, sure thing," the salesman said, "Now, if I could see ID, a valid driving permit and insurance information..." (idk what these ppl ask)

OOC: She has to drive to the airport right?
IC:

Jessica reached into her purse and took out her ID, a Greal driver's license, and plenty of insurance.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 10:24
OOC: She has to drive to the airport right?
IC:

Jessica reached into her purse and took out her ID, a Greal driver's license, and plenty of insurance.

ooc: gotcha, sorry, tired...

ic:

"All right," the salesman said as he retrieved information from the computer, "You're all checked out. I have a Toyota 4-Runner available, as well as a Subaru, a Montero Sport and a Jeep Cherokee. Which would you prefer?"

ooc: really tired. rp yourself to san salvus (reminiscent of a small french village/town after ww2) i'll reply tomorrow [yawn]
Greal
11-07-2008, 10:37
ooc: gotcha, sorry, tired...

ic:

"All right," the salesman said as he retrieved information from the computer, "You're all checked out. I have a Toyota 4-Runner available, as well as a Subaru, a Montero Sport and a Jeep Cherokee. Which would you prefer?"

ooc: really tired. rp yourself to san salvus (reminiscent of a small french village/town after ww2) i'll reply tomorrow [yawn]

She choose the Toyota 4Runner, paid the salesman, took the keys. She got into the car, started it and headed for the airport. After several hours of a plane trip, she arrived in San Salvus.
Free United States
11-07-2008, 18:37
She choose the Toyota 4Runner, paid the salesman, took the keys. She got into the car, started it and headed for the airport. After several hours of a plane trip, she arrived in San Salvus.

San Salvus

Martin had been a bush pilot for well over a decade. He'd seen all kinds of crazy expeditions, but this young girl seemed to have beaten them all. As the plane taxied to the terminal, he warned her about the western border. He told her not to let the Commonwealth Forces know why she was really there. And he explained how to get to Helheim, taking I-10N...and finally, Martin warned her that there were roadblocks that way, stopping and searching all civilian traffic.

The city known as the Jewel of the Commonwealth was anything but. It had been occupied two months into the war, and had only recently been liberated. The strong and determined citizens had fought back against the invading enemy and now began reconstruction with the same tenacity and determination. There were GDA troops everywhere, guiding traffic, helping carry things, and patrolling the streets. At the municipal airport, the soldiers stopped Jessica. She was escorted inside and grilled for several hours on the purpose of her visit. Finally convinced, they let her go.
Greal
11-07-2008, 22:31
San Salvus

Martin had been a bush pilot for well over a decade. He'd seen all kinds of crazy expeditions, but this young girl seemed to have beaten them all. As the plane taxied to the terminal, he warned her about the western border. He told her not to let the Commonwealth Forces know why she was really there. And he explained how to get to Helheim, taking I-10N...and finally, Martin warned her that there were roadblocks that way, stopping and searching all civilian traffic.

The city known as the Jewel of the Commonwealth was anything but. It had been occupied two months into the war, and had only recently been liberated. The strong and determined citizens had fought back against the invading enemy and now began reconstruction with the same tenacity and determination. There were GDA troops everywhere, guiding traffic, helping carry things, and patrolling the streets. At the municipal airport, the soldiers stopped Jessica. She was escorted inside and grilled for several hours on the purpose of her visit. Finally convinced, they let her go.

That was annoying, but all was well, she told them she was here to visit a friend,m and after hours, they bought it. She needed a gun or something to protect her after she heard of the stories.
Free United States
12-07-2008, 09:00
That was annoying, but all was well, she told them she was here to visit a friend,m and after hours, they bought it. She needed a gun or something to protect her after she heard of the stories.

San Salvus

Daniel turned around after he finished spray-painting, "Traitor," across the glass of the supermarket. The owner had collaborated with the enemy troops when they had taken control of the city. He walked over to where his partner, Alisa, was and sat down. The yellow armbands with red star indicated they were Civil Defense, which was just the proper term for what they had been; Resistance fighters. As they passed a cigarette between one another, Daniel spotted someone interesting. She wasn't grimey like the citizens and aid workers, nor was she dressed like a soldier or 'civilian observer.' And she didn't have the smarmy look of a reporter. Letting Alisa have the last drag, he slung his M-21 rifle over his shoulder and walked over to her.

"A bit outta place, ain'tcha?" he asked. Nine months fighting a war of attrition had eroded the 15 year olds sense of modesty.

Behind enemy lines

Yvgenni took another shot at an approaching Katangaran. He'd managed to get Davis and himself towards the helicopter wreckage, where they had found both the pilot and copilot dead. Now, they were trying to fight their way back to a network of caves. Through their internal radios, Yvgenni had learned that two more of his teammates were holed up there. Squeezing off a few shots, he scooped up Davis and dashed forward.
Greal
12-07-2008, 22:43
San Salvus

Daniel turned around after he finished spray-painting, "Traitor," across the glass of the supermarket. The owner had collaborated with the enemy troops when they had taken control of the city. He walked over to where his partner, Alisa, was and sat down. The yellow armbands with red star indicated they were Civil Defense, which was just the proper term for what they had been; Resistance fighters. As they passed a cigarette between one another, Daniel spotted someone interesting. She wasn't grimey like the citizens and aid workers, nor was she dressed like a soldier or 'civilian observer.' And she didn't have the smarmy look of a reporter. Letting Alisa have the last drag, he slung his M-21 rifle over his shoulder and walked over to her.

"A bit outta place, ain'tcha?" he asked. Nine months fighting a war of attrition had eroded the 15 year olds sense of modesty.

Behind enemy lines

Yvgenni took another shot at an approaching Katangaran. He'd managed to get Davis and himself towards the helicopter wreckage, where they had found both the pilot and copilot dead. Now, they were trying to fight their way back to a network of caves. Through their internal radios, Yvgenni had learned that two more of his teammates were holed up there. Squeezing off a few shots, he scooped up Davis and dashed forward.

"Just looking for a friend." said Jessica, she was wondering what had happened in this country over the last few months.
Free United States
12-07-2008, 23:07
"Just looking for a friend." said Jessica, she was wondering what had happened in this country over the last few months.

"A friend you say," he mocked, "Friends are a rare thing in this city...who're you looking for?" As he asked, Alisa walked behind her, holding her G-36 rifle at-ease.
Greal
12-07-2008, 23:27
"A friend you say," he mocked, "Friends are a rare thing in this city...who're you looking for?" As he asked, Alisa walked behind her, holding her G-36 rifle at-ease.

"He, is a soldier in your army. Its really none of your business." said Jessica
Free United States
12-07-2008, 23:41
"He, is a soldier in your army. Its really none of your business." said Jessica

"A foreigner looking for a comrade-in-arms?" Daniel said, less than cordial, "Is definitely our business." He didn't touch the rifle at his shoulder, but he placed a hand on the 9mm pistol on his hip. "What's your relation to him? What unit is he in?"
Greal
14-07-2008, 08:01
"A foreigner looking for a comrade-in-arms?" Daniel said, less than cordial, "Is definitely our business." He didn't touch the rifle at his shoulder, but he placed a hand on the 9mm pistol on his hip. "What's your relation to him? What unit is he in?"

"I don't know. He was told by the Selective service to leave...eh..school. I'm, his "friend"."
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14-07-2008, 09:33
"I don't know. He was told by the Selective service to leave...eh..school. I'm, his "friend"."

"By 'friend you mean something more than Pen Pals, eh?" Daniel scoffed. "So, you at least get the name of the guy you snogged?" His hand came away from his pistol as he fished for a cigarette.
Greal
14-07-2008, 10:18
"By 'friend you mean something more than Pen Pals, eh?" Daniel scoffed. "So, you at least get the name of the guy you snogged?" His hand came away from his pistol as he fished for a cigarette.

"Ah... Yvgenni Govena." said Jessica, insulted by what Danile had just said.
Free United States
14-07-2008, 19:30
"Ah... Yvgenni Govena." said Jessica, insulted by what Danile had just said.

"The fencer?" Alisa asked rhetorically.

"You know the chap?" Daniel asked her.

"Golf-2-Charlie," Alisa said into her handheld, "Juliet-3-Actual, come in."

"Oy, Alisa, this better be important," a tired voice replied.

"Yuri, get off your arse and find us a guy in the *GDA named Yvgenni Govena."

*since you said 'army' they assume he's in the GDA, when he's really in the ADF. therefore, this search will yield zero results...
Greal
15-07-2008, 00:29
"The fencer?" Alisa asked rhetorically.

"You know the chap?" Daniel asked her.

"Golf-2-Charlie," Alisa said into her handheld, "Juliet-3-Actual, come in."

"Oy, Alisa, this better be important," a tired voice replied.

"Yuri, get off your arse and find us a guy in the *GDA named Yvgenni Govena."

*since you said 'army' they assume he's in the GDA, when he's really in the ADF. therefore, this search will yield zero results...

OOC: Well, she has no idea that he is in the ADF.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 01:10
OOC: Well, she has no idea that he is in the ADF.

ooc: what's say we just play it by ear...

ic:

Daniel and Alisa had ushered Jessica to their Jeep Cherokee, a hastily painted red star on the doors and hood. The two Resistance members passed a cigarette between one another as they waited for Yuri to call back.

"Juliet-3-Actual, Golf-2-Charlie," Yuri finally radioed. "I found the bastard."

"You did?" Alisa asked.

"Yep, got it right here; Govena, Yvgenni J. KIA...two months ago in the Basarah Campaign."

"Well, looks like we found your playmate...poor bastard," Daniel said.
Greal
15-07-2008, 01:18
ooc: what's say we just play it by ear...

ic:

Daniel and Alisa had ushered Jessica to their Jeep Cherokee, a hastily painted red star on the doors and hood. The two Resistance members passed a cigarette between one another as they waited for Yuri to call back.

"Juliet-3-Actual, Golf-2-Charlie," Yuri finally radioed. "I found the bastard."

"You did?" Alisa asked.

"Yep, got it right here; Govena, Yvgenni J. KIA...two months ago in the Basarah Campaign."

"Well, looks like we found your playmate...poor bastard," Daniel said.

"What happened?" asked Jessica, sounding worried now.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 01:43
"What happened?" asked Jessica, sounding worried now.

"KIA-Killed in Action," Daniel said. He picked up his own radio, "Oy, Yuri, does it say how?"

"Um...mortar attack, hit his convoy," Yuri answered. "Identified through DNA analysis..."

"Oh, he picked the messy way to go," Daniel replied.

Meanwhile...

It had gotten better, the fighting. In the past few hours, fighters had conducted strikes against enemy encampments. Yvgenni and his team had been protected by the cave system. The Sergeant was nowhere to be seen; so far, Yvgenni was the highest rank...he was in command.
Greal
15-07-2008, 01:56
Jessica felt like crying, but she held back the tears and asked," Are you sure hes dead? Could he be in another branch of the military?"
Free United States
15-07-2008, 02:09
Jessica felt like crying, but she held back the tears and asked," Are you sure hes dead? Could he be in another branch of the military?"

ooc: didn't she see him on the tv, where it said what branch he was in...or did i just say the base?

ic:

"I dunno," Daniel said, "I guess that could be a common name...you got anthing to go on?"
Greal
15-07-2008, 02:40
ooc: didn't she see him on the tv, where it said what branch he was in...or did i just say the base?

ic:

"I dunno," Daniel said, "I guess that could be a common name...you got anthing to go on?"

She was trying to remember, then it hit her. She saw him on TV yesterday.

"Ah, he is in the ADF. I was mistaken."
Free United States
15-07-2008, 03:06
She was trying to remember, then it hit her. She saw him on TV yesterday.

"Ah, he is in the ADF. I was mistaken."

"Yo, Yuri," Daniel radioed, "Scratch that...get a search on for the same name in the ADF."

"Guys, I gotta job here-"

"You're job is to find info," Alisa radioed, "Or we'll kick the crap outta you."

"Fine, fine..."

Minutes later...

"Got 'em," Yuri radioed back. "There's a Govena, Yvgenni SSGT...CADF. Listed as MIA."

"MIA means Missing in Action," Daniel explained. "So, watcha wanna do?"
Greal
15-07-2008, 03:09
"Yo, Yuri," Daniel radioed, "Scratch that...get a search on for the same name in the ADF."

"Guys, I gotta job here-"

"You're job is to find info," Alisa radioed, "Or we'll kick the crap outta you."

"Fine, fine..."

Minutes later...

"Got 'em," Yuri radioed back. "There's a Govena, Yvgenni SSGT...CADF. Listed as MIA."

"MIA means Missing in Action," Daniel explained. "So, watcha wanna do?"

"Where was he last seen?" asked Jessica
Free United States
15-07-2008, 03:16
"Where was he last seen?" asked Jessica

"Yuri, where is he?" Daniel asked.

"Fancy the lad?" Yuri quipped.

"Fancy a 7.62 slug between your eyes?" Daniel warned.

"All right, cool down...hmm, seems his helicopter was shot down during Operation Hammer Fall...somewhere north of Helheim."
Greal
15-07-2008, 04:14
"Yuri, where is he?" Daniel asked.

"Fancy the lad?" Yuri quipped.

"Fancy a 7.62 slug between your eyes?" Daniel warned.

"All right, cool down...hmm, seems his helicopter was shot down during Operation Hammer Fall...somewhere north of Helheim."

"I wouldn't mind. I served in the Greal Special Ops." said Jessica, sounding annoyed.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 04:40
"I wouldn't mind. I served in the Greal Special Ops." said Jessica, sounding annoyed.

"I was talking to Yuri," Daniel said as he rolled his eyes. He switched to the radio, "Yuri, let 'em know we're heading north."

"What?! But Daniel-" his protest was cut off.

"Alisa, let's go over to supplies and get stocked up; food, ammo, fuel and a SAW." he turned back to Jessica, "That's good to hear, but I eat Spec Ops for breakfast," he said, showing rows of hashmarks on the left side of his rifle butt.

Alisa drove off and returned in less than a half hour, the Jeep loaded to the gills.

"Well, there's sorta room to sit," she joked as Daniel climbed into the passenger seat.

"C'mon," Daniel called to Jessica.
Greal
15-07-2008, 04:41
"I was talking to Yuri," Daniel said as he rolled his eyes. He switched to the radio, "Yuri, let 'em know we're heading north."

"What?! But Daniel-" his protest was cut off.

"Alisa, let's go over to supplies and get stocked up; food, ammo, fuel and a SAW." he turned back to Jessica, "That's good to hear, but I eat Spec Ops for breakfast," he said, showing rows of hashmarks on the left side of his rifle butt.

Alisa drove off and returned in less than a half hour, the Jeep loaded to the gills.

"Well, there's sorta room to sit," she joked as Daniel climbed into the passenger seat.

"C'mon," Daniel called to Jessica.

Jessica got onto the jeep. She wondered what this strange journey nwould lead to.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 04:48
Jessica got onto the jeep. She wondered what this strange journey nwould lead to.

"Ahh, that's nice," Daniel said as he reclined the seat. "Say, Alisa, when'd you get your license?"

"I didn't," she said straight-faced as she stepped on the gas, crossing the North Gate Bridge out of San Salvus.
Greal
15-07-2008, 04:50
"Ahh, that's nice," Daniel said as he reclined the seat. "Say, Alisa, when'd you get your license?"

"I didn't," she said straight-faced as she stepped on the gas, crossing the North Gate Bridge out of San Salvus.

Oh great more worries.
Jessica waited patiently for the jeep to arrive.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 04:55
Oh great more worries.
Jessica waited patiently for the jeep to arrive.

"Well, it's about 200 miles," Alisa said, easing into her seat once they reached the interstate. "So you might wanna get comfortable."

"Hey," Daniel called back to Jessica, "Pass me an MRE."
Greal
15-07-2008, 04:57
"Well, it's about 200 miles," Alisa said, easing into her seat once they reached the interstate. "So you might wanna get comfortable."

"Hey," Daniel called back to Jessica, "Pass me an MRE."

Great, military food.
"Where do you keep the MRE?" asked Jessica looking around the Jeep.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 05:09
Great, military food.
"Where do you keep the MRE?" asked Jessica looking around the Jeep.

"The boxes on the floor," Alisa pointed, swerving as she let go of the wheel, "Oh, sorry 'bout that."
Greal
15-07-2008, 06:39
"The boxes on the floor," Alisa pointed, swerving as she let go of the wheel, "Oh, sorry 'bout that."

Jessica barely noticed the swerve and took out an MRE and handed it to Daniel.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 07:02
Jessica barely noticed the swerve and took out an MRE and handed it to Daniel.

"Thanks," Daniel said, ripping it open as he poured some water into the packet. He took his baseball cap and adjusted the rim over his eyes, "Wake me up if there's trouble."
Greal
15-07-2008, 07:06
"Thanks," Daniel said, ripping it open as he poured some water into the packet. He took his baseball cap and adjusted the rim over his eyes, "Wake me up if there's trouble."

Jessica didn't reply, she just watch the scenery as the jeep drove by.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 07:18
Jessica didn't reply, she just watch the scenery as the jeep drove by.

Finally unable to withstand the silence-aside from Daniel's snoring, Alisa spoke up.

"So, what kinda guy is Yvgenni?" she asked. "Has to be pretty good to come looking for him in the middle of a war..."
Greal
15-07-2008, 07:30
Finally unable to withstand the silence-aside from Daniel's snoring, Alisa spoke up.

"So, what kinda guy is Yvgenni?" she asked. "Has to be pretty good to come looking for him in the middle of a war..."

"Yes. He is pretty good. I ran into him at the International School for Teens."
Free United States
15-07-2008, 07:35
"Yes. He is pretty good. I ran into him at the International School for Teens."

"Hehe, I figured that's where you met," Alisa said, "I'm kinda into fencing...and I read an article about how our No. 1 was going there...so, what's he like?"
Greal
15-07-2008, 07:37
"Hehe, I figured that's where you met," Alisa said, "I'm kinda into fencing...and I read an article about how our No. 1 was going there...so, what's he like?"

"Ah. Better then your average boyfriend." said Jessica smiling.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 07:39
"Ah. Better then your average boyfriend." said Jessica smiling.

"Hm..." was all Alisa said, turning an affectionate look towards Daniel...
Greal
15-07-2008, 07:47
"Hm..." was all Alisa said, turning an affectionate look towards Daniel...

Maybe Alisha likes Daniel. Jessica waited for the jeep to arrive.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 07:54
Maybe Alisha likes Daniel. Jessica waited for the jeep to arrive.

They had left pretty late in the day, and the sun was already setting to their left as Alisa took an offramp and parked the Jeep under the awning of an abandoned gas station.

"We'll fuel up here and leave first light," she explained, "Vehicles moving at night have a tendency to be shot at..." She proceeded to wake Daniel, who grumbled like the schoolkid he was. "You got first watch," Alisa explained.

After refueling the Jeep, Alisa laid out a couple of sleeping bags, offering one to Jessica. "He'll keep an eye out," she assured her.
Greal
15-07-2008, 08:04
They had left pretty late in the day, and the sun was already setting to their left as Alisa took an offramp and parked the Jeep under the awning of an abandoned gas station.

"We'll fuel up here and leave first light," she explained, "Vehicles moving at night have a tendency to be shot at..." She proceeded to wake Daniel, who grumbled like the schoolkid he was. "You got first watch," Alisa explained.

After refueling the Jeep, Alisa laid out a couple of sleeping bags, offering one to Jessica. "He'll keep an eye out," she assured her.

"Ok." said Jessica taking the sleeping bag. After a few minutes, she was fast asleep.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 08:12
"Ok." said Jessica taking the sleeping bag. After a few minutes, she was fast asleep.

Alisa propped her head up and studied their traveler. She admired her determination to find the boy she loved...wondering if she'd do the same for...

"You should sleep," Daniel said from his seat on the roof. He scanned the area with a NOD scope.

"But-"

"I slept all the way here," he said defensively, "Go on and sleep."

"Ok..." Alisa replied, falling soundly asleep in no time.
Greal
15-07-2008, 08:22
Alisa propped her head up and studied their traveler. She admired her determination to find the boy she loved...wondering if she'd do the same for...

"You should sleep," Daniel said from his seat on the roof. He scanned the area with a NOD scope.

"But-"

"I slept all the way here," he said defensively, "Go on and sleep."

"Ok..." Alisa replied, falling soundly asleep in no time.


OOC: RP the next morning.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 08:27
OOC: RP the next morning.

ooc: sure thing

ic:

"C'mon," Daniel nudged Jessica until she awoke. "Time to go."

The sun was barely rising over the eastern ridge. In the distant, resounding and constant rumbles resembling thunder could be heard.

"Long range artillery," Alisa explained..."Allied. They're pushing the Kat's back to their country."

"Good riddance," Daniel muttered as he got behind the wheel. "Let's go."
Greal
15-07-2008, 08:29
ooc: sure thing

ic:

"C'mon," Daniel nudged Jessica until she awoke. "Time to go."

The sun was barely rising over the eastern ridge. In the distant, resounding and constant rumbles resembling thunder could be heard.

"Long range artillery," Alisa explained..."Allied. They're pushing the Kat's back to their country."

"Good riddance," Daniel muttered as he got behind the wheel. "Let's go."

"Ok." said Jessica getting up and yawning a little. She got into the jeep.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 08:34
"Ok." said Jessica getting up and yawning a little. She got into the jeep.

"Y'know," Daniel seemed to be addressing Alisa, "They're gonna spot her a mile away..."

"I guess our best bet would be to pass her off as one of us," Alisa answered. She turned to Jessica, "There should be a second set of clothes in my pack over there," she pointed, "Their dirty, but that'll add to the illusion."
Greal
15-07-2008, 08:40
"Y'know," Daniel seemed to be addressing Alisa, "They're gonna spot her a mile away..."

"I guess our best bet would be to pass her off as one of us," Alisa answered. She turned to Jessica, "There should be a second set of clothes in my pack over there," she pointed, "Their dirty, but that'll add to the illusion."

"Okay." said Jessica, "Should I get a weapon too? That would make it more convincing."
Free United States
15-07-2008, 08:46
"Okay." said Jessica, "Should I get a weapon too? That would make it more convincing."

"Sure," Daniel said. "I don't mean this is a bad way but...they may not believe a girl was assigned a SAW. Here...take my M-21. That's Veronica, treat her right."
Greal
15-07-2008, 08:50
"Sure," Daniel said. "I don't mean this is a bad way but...they may not believe a girl was assigned a SAW. Here...take my M-21. That's Veronica, treat her right."

"She readied the gun for shooting just in case they were attacked.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 08:55
"She readied the gun for shooting just in case they were attacked.

They drove on for miles, mostly in silence. It wouldn't be long, and already the first overhead passes of attack helicopters and fighter jets were seen. Daniel, as he drove, explained the situation, as it was. The Rogue forces were mostly defeated, fighting Commonwealth and Loyal Katangaran forces on both fronts. They were tenacious, however, and refused to surrender.
Greal
15-07-2008, 10:10
They drove on for miles, mostly in silence. It wouldn't be long, and already the first overhead passes of attack helicopters and fighter jets were seen. Daniel, as he drove, explained the situation, as it was. The Rogue forces were mostly defeated, fighting Commonwealth and Loyal Katangaran forces on both fronts. They were tenacious, however, and refused to surrender.

"How far to the site?" asked Jessica.
Free United States
15-07-2008, 18:59
"How far to the site?" asked Jessica.

"Another 50 miles or so," Daniel mentioned. Looking ahead, he applied the brakes and stopped at a barricade. A pair of GDA soldiers walked up to them, rifles cradled.

"Stop and identify," one of them said as he approached the driver's side.

"San Salvus CD," Daniel answered, "Traveling with correspondence to Helheim."

"Show me ID," he said as Daniel handed it over. "Looks all right...we haven't had word of any couriers coming down this way."

"Well, it's not 'official' correspondence," Daniel chuckled, "It's from residents, letting their family know they're allive."

"All right," the soldier relented, waving to the others to move the barricade, "For the Motherland."
Greal
16-07-2008, 00:37
"Another 50 miles or so," Daniel mentioned. Looking ahead, he applied the brakes and stopped at a barricade. A pair of GDA soldiers walked up to them, rifles cradled.

"Stop and identify," one of them said as he approached the driver's side.

"San Salvus CD," Daniel answered, "Traveling with correspondence to Helheim."

"Show me ID," he said as Daniel handed it over. "Looks all right...we haven't had word of any couriers coming down this way."

"Well, it's not 'official' correspondence," Daniel chuckled, "It's from residents, letting their family know they're allive."

"All right," the soldier relented, waving to the others to move the barricade, "For the Motherland."

Jessica was getting increasingly worried as they drove that an unknown enemy may strike them and she may never find Yvgenni.
Greal
16-07-2008, 05:25
Bump?
Free United States
16-07-2008, 05:39
Jessica was getting increasingly worried as they drove that an unknown enemy may strike them and she may never find Yvgenni.

They passed two more checkpoints before reaching Helheim. The base was expansive. It had once been the main training base, along with its sister base, Niflheim, but the war had increased it enormously. Humvees and APCs were parked in various checkpoints, and the noise of helicopters and fighters was ceaseless. They stopped at the checkpoint, where they were told to wait for authorization.

Meanwhile...

The specially painted blue F-15E Strike Eagle landed gracefully. It taxied to the hangars. Once the ground crews had it stopped and settled, the canopy opened and the pilot and his weapons officer leapt down. The pilot was Col. Dmitri Polenin. The strikes against the SAMs had been harder than he thought, and he was ready to get some sleep before launching another assault.

As he walked down the corridor to the barracks, a messenger caught up to him.

"Comrade-Colonel," the winded airman said, "You have a message."

"Is it urgent?" he asked.

"It's from Sara," the messenger answered.

Dmitri took the note and read, 'Dmitri, call me back-urgent.'


----

"Sara, you needed to talk to me?" he said into his cell phone.

"Yeah, it's about Yvgenni," she said. He hesitated, so she continued, "I called the School to see how Jessica was doing, but the Registrar said she'd left...for the Commonwealth."

"You mean...she's here?" Dmitri asked.

"I think she's trying to find him," Sara replied. "So, how is he doing?"

"Fine...the boy's doing fine, I suppose."

"Dmitri...you're not a good liar," she sighed.
Greal
16-07-2008, 06:33
They passed two more checkpoints before reaching Helheim. The base was expansive. It had once been the main training base, along with its sister base, Niflheim, but the war had increased it enormously. Humvees and APCs were parked in various checkpoints, and the noise of helicopters and fighters was ceaseless. They stopped at the checkpoint, where they were told to wait for authorization.

Jessica waited, but her nervousness increased.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 06:38
Jessica waited, but her nervousness increased.

"Lemme see IDs," the guard asked. Daniel and Alisa passed theirs up, hoping he would bypass Jessica. "Yours two, sweetheart," he said to her in the back.
Greal
16-07-2008, 06:42
"Lemme see IDs," the guard asked. Daniel and Alisa passed theirs up, hoping he would bypass Jessica. "Yours two, sweetheart," he said to her in the back.

Jessica handed him her ID. It was stamped at the bottom "Imperial Republic of Greal".
Free United States
16-07-2008, 06:46
Jessica handed him her ID. It was stamped at the bottom "Imperial Republic of Greal".

"Step outta the Jeep," the guard said, motioning with his hand. He waved over some other guards, "Send this up to Command," he said.
Greal
16-07-2008, 06:56
"Step outta the Jeep," the guard said, motioning with his hand. He waved over some other guards, "Send this up to Command," he said.

She did as she was told, she left her weapon in the jeep,
Free United States
16-07-2008, 07:11
She did as she was told, she left her weapon in the jeep,

The guards stayed near her as the ID was radioed in.

-------

"Colonel Polenin," a messenger knocked on his door.

"Yes?" he asked. He'd hung up with Sara after barely surviving a fierce grilling from his niece. She knew that something was wrong with Yvgenni...

"There's a Greali girl at the gates," he said. "The General thought you should know...he's going to advise the guards to send her away."

"No! Tell the General I'll take care of it."

"Yes, comrade-Colonel."

----------

At the gates, the guards turned as a Humvee came roaring towards them. The driver slammed the brakes and the passenger in the side seat stepped out even before it had come to a complete stop. He was tall, brown-haired with a sprinkling of silver, wearing a flightsuit and worn aviator's jacket.

"Colonel Polenin..." the guards said, saluting.

"At ease," he said, turning towards Jessica immediately. "Are you looking for Yvgenni?" he asked, already aware of the answer.
Greal
16-07-2008, 07:19
The guards stayed near her as the ID was radioed in.

-------

"Colonel Polenin," a messenger knocked on his door.

"Yes?" he asked. He'd hung up with Sara after barely surviving a fierce grilling from his niece. She knew that something was wrong with Yvgenni...

"There's a Greali girl at the gates," he said. "The General thought you should know...he's going to advise the guards to send her away."

"No! Tell the General I'll take care of it."

"Yes, comrade-Colonel."

----------

At the gates, the guards turned as a Humvee came roaring towards them. The driver slammed the brakes and the passenger in the side seat stepped out even before it had come to a complete stop. He was tall, brown-haired with a sprinkling of silver, wearing a flightsuit and worn aviator's jacket.

"Colonel Polenin..." the guards said, saluting.

"At ease," he said, turning towards Jessica immediately. "Are you looking for Yvgenni?" he asked, already aware of the answer.

"Why, yes." answered Jessica, and sounding surprised.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 07:27
"Why, yes." answered Jessica, and sounding surprised.

"You and my niece seem to be quite similar in thinking," he answered, "She just called me. If you'll come with me, I'll let you know what's going on," he ushered her to the Humvee, opening the door. "Corporal," he adressed the guard, "Let those two in as well...get them bunked down and sent to my office."

"Yes, comrade-Colonel!"
Greal
16-07-2008, 07:33
"You and my niece seem to be quite similar in thinking," he answered, "She just called me. If you'll come with me, I'll let you know what's going on," he ushered her to the Humvee, opening the door. "Corporal," he adressed the guard, "Let those two in as well...get them bunked down and sent to my office."

"Yes, comrade-Colonel!"

Sara, of course she called. She cared about Yvgenni, at least, thats what Jessica thought.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 07:36
Sara, of course she called. She cared about Yvgenni, at least, thats what Jessica thought.

"Hmm, have you spoken to her lately?" he asked as they drove into the base. "She said she'd called the school looking for you."
Greal
16-07-2008, 07:39
"Hmm, have you spoken to her lately?" he asked as they drove into the base. "She said she'd called the school looking for you."

"I left school a few weeks ago. I went back to Greal." said Jessica.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 07:44
"I left school a few weeks ago. I went back to Greal." said Jessica.

"Well, it seems that's a story in itself," he said as the Jeep stopped. He opened the door and led her inside to his office. Instead of a desk, he had several chairs and a leather sofa arrayed within it. He took a seat on the couch, "Sit where you want...I got some news, some good and some bad."
Greal
16-07-2008, 07:47
"Well, it seems that's a story in itself," he said as the Jeep stopped. He opened the door and led her inside to his office. Instead of a desk, he had several chairs and a leather sofa arrayed within it. He took a seat on the couch, "Sit where you want...I got some news, some good and some bad."

"I'm listening." said Jessica sitting down at one of the chairs.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 07:57
"I'm listening." said Jessica sitting down at one of the chairs.

"Three days ago, we launched Operation Hammer Fall. It was to be the last operation of the war...leading the operation were Special Forces teams...including our Air Force PJ teams. Their mission was to laser designate targets and guide airstrikes. Yvgenni was in one of these teams. As they were to be deployed, the helicopter was shotdown...far as we know, he's MIA, and there have been satellite feeds of fighting between Katangarans and a small contingent. But they're still behind enemy lines, and we're not sure how soon we can get to them."
Greal
16-07-2008, 07:58
"Three days ago, we launched Operation Hammer Fall. It was to be the last operation of the war...leading the operation were Special Forces teams...including our Air Force PJ teams. Their mission was to laser designate targets and guide airstrikes. Yvgenni was in one of these teams. As they were to be deployed, the helicopter was shotdown...far as we know, he's MIA, and there have been satellite feeds of fighting between Katangarans and a small contingent. But they're still behind enemy lines, and we're not sure how soon we can get to them."

"Well, I want to help." said Jessica firmly.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 08:00
"Well, I want to help." said Jessica firmly.

"We're handling it," he said, his voice becoming firm. "We'll get our boys back, I can promise you that...we don't need a foreign national getting shot during the end of this thrice-damned war."
Greal
16-07-2008, 08:06
"We're handling it," he said, his voice becoming firm. "We'll get our boys back, I can promise you that...we don't need a foreign national getting shot during the end of this thrice-damned war."

"I did serve in the Greal Special Ops for three years." said Jessica sounding insulted.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 08:11
"I did serve in the Greal Special Ops for three years." said Jessica sounding insulted.

"That's impressive," Dmitri said, "But right now, one extra person in the field won't accomplish a thing..." he was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Sir, it's time for the briefing," a woman in a flightsuit informed him.

"Be right there," he answered, standing up. "You can travel around the barracks, but stay away from the base proper..." he picked up his flight harness and helmet, "Let's hope this is the last one."
Greal
16-07-2008, 08:22
"That's impressive," Dmitri said, "But right now, one extra person in the field won't accomplish a thing..." he was interrupted by a knock on the door.

"Sir, it's time for the briefing," a woman in a flightsuit informed him.

"Be right there," he answered, standing up. "You can travel around the barracks, but stay away from the base proper..." he picked up his flight harness and helmet, "Let's hope this is the last one."

Jessica hanged around and hoped that she would find Daniel and Alisha.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 08:25
Jessica hanged around and hoped that she would find Daniel and Alisha.

The door opened after a couple of hours, revealing refreshed and invigorated facsimilies of Daniel and Alisa.

"Ahh, that bath was great," Alisa beamed.

"And the food? Awesome" gushed Daniel. His expression changed as he caught Jessica's eye. "Hey, what's wrong?"
Greal
16-07-2008, 08:28
The door opened after a couple of hours, revealing refreshed and invigorated facsimilies of Daniel and Alisa.

"Ahh, that bath was great," Alisa beamed.

"And the food? Awesome" gushed Daniel. His expression changed as he caught Jessica's eye. "Hey, what's wrong?"

"I can't come and help." said Jessica sadly.
Free United States
16-07-2008, 08:32
"I can't come and help." said Jessica sadly.

"You're sad you're not out there?" Daniel asked incredulously. "You realize guys are being tore up and dying out...there..?"

"Tact, moron," Alisa hissed as she went to console Jessica. "The guys won't let us do anything either..."
Greal
16-07-2008, 12:45
"You're sad you're not out there?" Daniel asked incredulously. "You realize guys are being tore up and dying out...there..?"

"Tact, moron," Alisa hissed as she went to console Jessica. "The guys won't let us do anything either..."

'Well, I want to fight. I am perfectly capable of doing that."
Free United States
16-07-2008, 21:13
'Well, I want to fight. I am perfectly capable of doing that."

"So are we..." Daniel grumbled. He plopped onto the soda and sighed contentedly. "Let's steal a Humvee and look for 'em...but after we've had a good sleep..." his voice trailed off.

"Ehm, I kinda agree," Alisa said as she took a seat on a leather chair. "We haven't had a comfy bed in over a year...we'll help ya, but let us have a good sleep, ok?"
Greal
17-07-2008, 00:26
"So are we..." Daniel grumbled. He plopped onto the soda and sighed contentedly. "Let's steal a Humvee and look for 'em...but after we've had a good sleep..." his voice trailed off.

"Ehm, I kinda agree," Alisa said as she took a seat on a leather chair. "We haven't had a comfy bed in over a year...we'll help ya, but let us have a good sleep, ok?"

"Sure go ahead. I'm a little tired myself." said Jessica, she didn't realized it, but she was very sleepy.
Free United States
17-07-2008, 04:36
"Sure go ahead. I'm a little tired myself." said Jessica, she didn't realized it, but she was very sleepy.

Within moments, Alisa was asleep, offering the chair to Alisa before passing out by Daniel's side. Throughout the occupation, they'd had to sleep close to one another on countless occassions, so that by now it was practically second nature.
Greal
17-07-2008, 05:08
Within moments, Alisa was asleep, offering the chair to Alisa before passing out by Daniel's side. Throughout the occupation, they'd had to sleep close to one another on countless occassions, so that by now it was practically second nature.

Jessica looked for a place to lie down...just lie down for a second. She found a chair and then sat down on it and closed her eyes just for a few minutes...just for a few minutes.

She was fast asleep quickly.
Free United States
17-07-2008, 05:29
Jessica looked for a place to lie down...just lie down for a second. She found a chair and then sat down on it and closed her eyes just for a few minutes...just for a few minutes.

She was fast asleep quickly.

Several hours after he had left, Colonel Polenin walked back to his office. He was speaking quietly with his weapons officer, quickly backstepping once he realized the slumbering teens were in his office. He shut the lights and led his WSO away. They had enough to deal with...

-------

Alisa took it upon herself to wake Jessica up. She and Daniel had both put on fresh uniforms (http://www.tridentmilitary.com/New-photos16/bcjb.jpg), and as he went to 'acquire' a transport, Alisa was to sneak them both out of the barracks without being spotted.

"C'mon, we gotta go, now."
Greal
17-07-2008, 05:35
Several hours after he had left, Colonel Polenin walked back to his office. He was speaking quietly with his weapons officer, quickly backstepping once he realized the slumbering teens were in his office. He shut the lights and led his WSO away. They had enough to deal with...

-------

Alisa took it upon herself to wake Jessica up. She and Daniel had both put on fresh uniforms (http://www.tridentmilitary.com/New-photos16/bcjb.jpg), and as he went to 'acquire' a transport, Alisa was to sneak them both out of the barracks without being spotted.

"C'mon, we gotta go, now."

"Okay." said Jessica getting up quietly and sneaked out with Alisha."Should I get an uniform?"
Free United States
17-07-2008, 09:49
"Okay." said Jessica getting up quietly and sneaked out with Alisha."Should I get an uniform?"

"You're tailor, ma'am," Alisa said, handing her a bundle, including boots.
Greal
17-07-2008, 09:51
"You're tailor, ma'am," Alisa said, handing her a bundle, including boots.

She quickly put on the uniform and boots and followed Alisha.
Free United States
17-07-2008, 09:57
She quickly put on the uniform and boots and followed Alisha.

They snuck out a back door and looked around warily. In the distance, a Humvee flashed its lights. Alisa quickly dashed towards it, leading Jessica.

"Ladies," Daniel greeted them, "Your carraige awaits."
Greal
17-07-2008, 10:03
They snuck out a back door and looked around warily. In the distance, a Humvee flashed its lights. Alisa quickly dashed towards it, leading Jessica.

"Ladies," Daniel greeted them, "Your carraige awaits."

Jessica chuckled quietly and got into the Humvee quickly and quietly.

"Lets go."
Free United States
17-07-2008, 10:09
Jessica chuckled quietly and got into the Humvee quickly and quietly.

"Lets go."

Daniel stepped on the gas, the Humvee responded much quicker than their 90s Jeep. As they reached the checkpoint, Daniel told a bold lie and surprised them by being believed. Not questioning their luck, Daniel took the chance and they were off towards the frontlines. Alisa spread out a map in front, showing the last know positions of their forces and the enemy. One small blue dot in a swarm of red was supposedly thr 519th...where Yvgenni was.

ooc: g'night
Greal
17-07-2008, 10:57
Daniel stepped on the gas, the Humvee responded much quicker than their 90s Jeep. As they reached the checkpoint, Daniel told a bold lie and surprised them by being believed. Not questioning their luck, Daniel took the chance and they were off towards the frontlines. Alisa spread out a map in front, showing the last know positions of their forces and the enemy. One small blue dot in a swarm of red was supposedly thr 519th...where Yvgenni was.

ooc: g'night

"Should we be armed? We are at the front lines." said Jessica, sounding a little nervous.
Free United States
17-07-2008, 21:04
"Should we be armed? We are at the front lines." said Jessica, sounding a little nervous.

"For our galant driver," Alisa rummaged, "An M-24 Sniper Weapons System," she handed it over. "For you, Ms. Greali, a G-36C carbine, and as for me, a trusty M-4A2."
Greal
17-07-2008, 22:59
"For our galant driver," Alisa rummaged, "An M-24 Sniper Weapons System," she handed it over. "For you, Ms. Greali, a G-36C carbine, and as for me, a trusty M-4A2."

She looked at the carbine and smiled. She was ready to kill some enemy and find Yvgenni.
Free United States
18-07-2008, 09:24
She looked at the carbine and smiled. She was ready to kill some enemy and find Yvgenni.

ooc: sorry i haven't replied sooner

ic:

Daniel had found an old logging road, and they traveled it along a ridge. As they neared a clearing, Daniel pulled over. They could see the battle unfolding in the valley below. Artillery lit up the night, impacting miles away...it was beautiful and grotesque.
Greal
18-07-2008, 09:41
ooc: sorry i haven't replied sooner

ic:

Daniel had found an old logging road, and they traveled it along a ridge. As they neared a clearing, Daniel pulled over. They could see the battle unfolding in the valley below. Artillery lit up the night, impacting miles away...it was beautiful and grotesque.

"So where are we headed? Do you know this area?" asked Jessica.
Free United States
18-07-2008, 10:13
"So where are we headed? Do you know this area?" asked Jessica.

"Not one damn bit," Daniel chuckled, "But we have Intel's last known positions of the PJs and the enemy...it shouldn't be that hard to get to him."

"Mount up," Alisa patted Jessica's shoulder. "Lock an' load." she added, climbing into the .50 cal. turret.
Greal
18-07-2008, 10:16
"Not one damn bit," Daniel chuckled, "But we have Intel's last known positions of the PJs and the enemy...it shouldn't be that hard to get to him."

"Mount up," Alisa patted Jessica's shoulder. "Lock an' load." she added, climbing into the .50 cal. turret.

OOC; Question: What turret? Is it on the humvee?
Free United States
18-07-2008, 19:08
OOC; Question: What turret? Is it on the humvee?

ooc: yeah...pretty much all humvees have a mounted weapon. i just chose the standard .50 cal machine gun.
Greal
18-07-2008, 23:02
Jessica got unto the turret with Alisha, then she made sure her carbine could shoot.
Free United States
18-07-2008, 23:31
Jessica got unto the turret with Alisha, then she made sure her carbine could shoot.

ooc: erm, wouldn't they be cramped?

ic:

"Hang on," Daniel called back, gunning the engine as he turned onto a road that would lead them into the valley. He tried to keep the pace up, knowing that a slow target would just invite trouble.
Greal
18-07-2008, 23:38
ooc: erm, wouldn't they be cramped?

ic:

"Hang on," Daniel called back, gunning the engine as he turned onto a road that would lead them into the valley. He tried to keep the pace up, knowing that a slow target would just invite trouble.

OOC: Just assume that Jessica got into the humvee instead of the turret.
Free United States
18-07-2008, 23:48
OOC: Just assume that Jessica got into the humvee instead of the turret.

ooc: all right

ic:

"Hey," Daniel called out to Jessica, "Keep your eyes peeled. There's supposed to be a whole company between us and what's-his-name."

The Humvee drove one, and Alisa instinctively ducked as an RPG sailed overhead.

"Contact!" she reported, pivoting the machine gun and opening up.
Greal
18-07-2008, 23:53
ooc: all right

ic:

"Hey," Daniel called out to Jessica, "Keep your eyes peeled. There's supposed to be a whole company between us and what's-his-name."

The Humvee drove one, and Alisa instinctively ducked as an RPG sailed overhead.

"Contact!" she reported, pivoting the machine gun and opening up.

Jessica fired her carbine in the direction where the RPG came from. She was fighting again.
Free United States
19-07-2008, 09:11
Jessica fired her carbine in the direction where the RPG came from. She was fighting again.

The Humvee plowed on. Daniel took it through all sorts of twists and turns, evading fire like hell as the two girls returned fire. He flinched as a bullet pinked the windshield, the glass stopping it before it hit him in the face. They were gradually getting closer, he knew, but didn't know how long it would take.

----------

"Comrade-Colonel, they aren't on the base," An MP reported.

"How the Hell...?" Dmitri fumed. "Figure out how they got out and get after them...I think they just did a damned-fool thing..."

"Yes, Comrade-Polenin."

----------

He hadn't slept in days...there were more wounded than shooters, and Yvgenni was running low on ammo. Finishing the last of his ration bars, he scanned the treeline. Every now and then a patrol would stumble upon them and then all hell would break loose. In the distance, however, to the south there seemed to be a commotion...
Greal
19-07-2008, 23:13
The Humvee plowed on. Daniel took it through all sorts of twists and turns, evading fire like hell as the two girls returned fire. He flinched as a bullet pinked the windshield, the glass stopping it before it hit him in the face. They were gradually getting closer, he knew, but didn't know how long it would take.

----------

"Comrade-Colonel, they aren't on the base," An MP reported.

"How the Hell...?" Dmitri fumed. "Figure out how they got out and get after them...I think they just did a damned-fool thing..."

"Yes, Comrade-Polenin."

----------

He hadn't slept in days...there were more wounded than shooters, and Yvgenni was running low on ammo. Finishing the last of his ration bars, he scanned the treeline. Every now and then a patrol would stumble upon them and then all hell would break loose. In the distance, however, to the south there seemed to be a commotion...

Jessica found a sniper and fired her carbine again and again. Then she looked around for any signs of Yvgenni if he was around here.
Free United States
20-07-2008, 04:21
Jessica found a sniper and fired her carbine again and again. Then she looked around for any signs of Yvgenni if he was around here.

Daniel hit the brakes as the Humvee crashed through the treeline and entered a clearing. He looked around, one of these caves had to be housing the ADF team...

"Flash!" a hoarse voice shouted to them. "Flash or we will fire on you!"

-------

Yvgenni looked in disbelief as a Humvee screeched to a halt 20 meters from their position.

"Flash!" he challenged them..."Flash or we will fire on you!"
Greal
21-07-2008, 00:06
Daniel hit the brakes as the Humvee crashed through the treeline and entered a clearing. He looked around, one of these caves had to be housing the ADF team...

"Flash!" a hoarse voice shouted to them. "Flash or we will fire on you!"

-------

Yvgenni looked in disbelief as a Humvee screeched to a halt 20 meters from their position.

"Flash!" he challenged them..."Flash or we will fire on you!"

"I think we may have to flash." said Jessica to Daniel. Whatever that means.
Free United States
21-07-2008, 06:12
"I think we may have to flash." said Jessica to Daniel. Whatever that means.

"Wait," Daniel hissed, "It's what the Spec Ops guys told us back during the Liberation...it's a recognition challenge. You get it wrong, it means your an enemy..."

"Flash!" the voice shouted again.

"Thunder!" Daniel shouted in response.

-------

"Thunder!" he was finally answered. Yvgenni sighed, moving out of cover to look at who had arrived. He was surprised to see a Humvee and three figures in Commonwealth garb.

"Sergeant Yvgenni Govena, 519th CSAR...who the hell are you guys...?

note: it's dark and he can't see their faces.
Greal
21-07-2008, 08:53
Jessica got out of the humvee and her face lighten up when she walked in front of the humvee.

"Its me." said Jessica smiling.
Free United States
21-07-2008, 19:50
Yvgenni stood there for a moment, dumbfounded.

"J-Jessica?" he asked incredulously. For a moment, he allowed himself to give his appearance a once-over. He hadn't slept or showered in days, he had a teenager's stubble of a beard, and grime covered him head to foot. As for Jessica, even in the fatigues, she looked radiant. "Is that really you?" he asked, hoping he wasn't suffering from stress or something.
Greal
21-07-2008, 23:25
Yvgenni stood there for a moment, dumbfounded.

"J-Jessica?" he asked incredulously. For a moment, he allowed himself to give his appearance a once-over. He hadn't slept or showered in days, he had a teenager's stubble of a beard, and grime covered him head to foot. As for Jessica, even in the fatigues, she looked radiant. "Is that really you?" he asked, hoping he wasn't suffering from stress or something.

There were a few tears in her eyes.
"Yes, its me."
Free United States
21-07-2008, 23:29
There were a few tears in her eyes.
"Yes, its me."

Yvgenni slung his rifle behind his back as he ran over to her. He scooped her up in his arms and planted the most passionate kiss he'd ever given her.
Greal
21-07-2008, 23:45
Yvgenni slung his rifle behind his back as he ran over to her. He scooped her up in his arms and planted the most passionate kiss he'd ever given her.

Jessica was a little surprised, but under the eyes of Daniel, Alisha, and Yvgenni's men, she kissed back with a equally passionate kiss.
Free United States
21-07-2008, 23:51
Jessica was a little surprised, but under the eyes of Daniel, Alisha, and Yvgenni's men, she kissed back with a equally passionate kiss.

"Um," Alisa said as two of Yvgenni's squadmates hobbled out of the cave, "Guys, I think we should really think about leaving."

As if to support her point, a rocket sailed overhead, impacting a grove of trees nearby.
Greal
21-07-2008, 23:54
"Um," Alisa said as two of Yvgenni's squadmates hobbled out of the cave, "Guys, I think we should really think about leaving."

As if to support her point, a rocket sailed overhead, impacting a grove of trees nearby.

Jessica broke apart with Yvgenni and saw the rocket impact the trees.
"I think you're right." Jessica grabbed the carbine "Will all of us fit in the humvee?"
Free United States
22-07-2008, 00:05
Jessica broke apart with Yvgenni and saw the rocket impact the trees.
"I think you're right." Jessica grabbed the carbine "Will all of us fit in the humvee?"

"No," Yvgenni said, "Two of my guys are ok, but we've got three bodies with us," he said grimly, biting back a sob. "We'll use the .50 cal and the Humvee for cover until exfil...does the radio work?"

"Erm, it should," Daniel answered. "We didn't use it because we're not exactly here...with permission." Yvgenni looked like he was going to respond to that, but instead he went to the console and tried to radio in support.

"Mike-1-Juliet, this is Bravo-1-Charlie, do you read?"
Greal
22-07-2008, 00:08
"No," Yvgenni said, "Two of my guys are ok, but we've got three bodies with us," he said grimly, biting back a sob. "We'll use the .50 cal and the Humvee for cover until exfil...does the radio work?"

"Erm, it should," Daniel answered. "We didn't use it because we're not exactly here...with permission." Yvgenni looked like he was going to respond to that, but instead he went to the console and tried to radio in support.

"Mike-1-Juliet, this is Bravo-1-Charlie, do you read?"

Jessica looked around for any enemy snipers, since they were in the open, and she could hear nearby artillery fire.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 00:17
Jessica looked around for any enemy snipers, since they were in the open, and she could hear nearby artillery fire.

"Bravo-1-Charlie, this is Mike-1-Juliet, it's great to hear your voice," the female combat controller answered.

"Oh, thank God," Yvgenni chuckled. "We're currently 30 klicks NNW of Mt. Schrezme, reference grid, 30-120-04. I have three dead, two wounded and four others, including myself."

"Bravo-1-Charlie, the airspace is still too hot to get an exfil bird to the site. Hang tight. Support will be inbound."

"Roger, Mike-1-Juliet." Yvgenni said. He turned to the others, "All right, we keep the Humvee in front of the cave, keep the turret manned and fire from inside if possible...they'll come for us, so just hang tight."
Greal
22-07-2008, 00:23
"Bravo-1-Charlie, this is Mike-1-Juliet, it's great to hear your voice," the female combat controller answered.

"Oh, thank God," Yvgenni chuckled. "We're currently 30 klicks NNW of Mt. Schrezme, reference grid, 30-120-04. I have three dead, two wounded and four others, including myself."

"Bravo-1-Charlie, the airspace is still too hot to get an exfil bird to the site. Hang tight. Support will be inbound."

"Roger, Mike-1-Juliet." Yvgenni said. He turned to the others, "All right, we keep the Humvee in front of the cave, keep the turret manned and fire from inside if possible...they'll come for us, so just hang tight."

The plan was set and everyone went into the cave and let the humvee in front of the cave. Jessica looked at the dead and wounded.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 00:26
The plan was set and everyone went into the cave and let the humvee in front of the cave. Jessica looked at the dead and wounded.

"Heh," Yvgenni said as he took a knee at Jessica's side, "I never thought that we'd have a reunion like this..." his voice trailed off as he followed her gaze, "Sgt. Jones, Airmen Bollo and Larasia..."
Greal
22-07-2008, 00:36
"Heh," Yvgenni said as he took a knee at Jessica's side, "I never thought that we'd have a reunion like this..." his voice trailed off as he followed her gaze, "Sgt. Jones, Airmen Bollo and Larasia..."

Poor guys.

"So what happened?"
Free United States
22-07-2008, 00:39
Poor guys.

"So what happened?"

"Our helicopter was hit by a missile...probably a Stinger. All I remember is the earth spinning. When I came to, I was lying in the middle of the forest, the crash a couple hundred meters away...it was a miracle the three of us," he referred to his comrades, "Met up with one another. The rest we found at the crash site..."
Greal
22-07-2008, 00:43
"Our helicopter was hit by a missile...probably a Stinger. All I remember is the earth spinning. When I came to, I was lying in the middle of the forest, the crash a couple hundred meters away...it was a miracle the three of us," he referred to his comrades, "Met up with one another. The rest we found at the crash site..."

Jessica scanned the skies for any signs of rescue, she even kept watch for any enemy.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 00:53
Jessica scanned the skies for any signs of rescue, she even kept watch for any enemy.

Helheim ADB

It had only been a few hours since his last mission, but Dmitri was settling into his cockpit again. As he checked out avionics and taxied to the runway, his onboard vid-comm activated, revealing the General's face.

"Colonel Polenin," the General demanded, "Come back at once."

"Moussard," Dmitri replied, "We have to hit those sites now."

"Look, I know how you feel about that team, stuck behind the lines, but-"

"But nothing," Dmitri said. "We're getting our boys back, just have the CSAR birds ready when we clear the road."
Greal
22-07-2008, 00:55
Helheim ADB

It had only been a few hours since his last mission, but Dmitri was settling into his cockpit again. As he checked out avionics and taxied to the runway, his onboard vid-comm activated, revealing the General's face.

"Colonel Polenin," the General demanded, "Come back at once."

"Moussard," Dmitri replied, "We have to hit those sites now."

"Look, I know how you feel about that team, stuck behind the lines, but-"

"But nothing," Dmitri said. "We're getting our boys back, just have the CSAR birds ready when we clear the road."

Meanwhile, Jessica asked Alisha what would happen to them.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 01:00
Meanwhile, Jessica asked Alisha what would happen to them.

"Er, you mean, like, legal-wise...?" Alisa asked. "I don't suppose much, though we did steal military equipment during a time of war..."

"I think they hang you for that," Daniel added.
Greal
22-07-2008, 01:03
"Er, you mean, like, legal-wise...?" Alisa asked. "I don't suppose much, though we did steal military equipment during a time of war..."

"I think they hang you for that," Daniel added.

Great, another thing to worry about. They had just rescued a team the military couldn't find, and they were going to be hanged?
Free United States
22-07-2008, 01:10
Great, another thing to worry about. They had just rescued a team the military couldn't find, and they were going to be hanged?

"Well, I think you're overeacting," Yvgenni interjected, "They don't hang people anymore..."

He stopped talking as a fighter streaked overhead. Yvgenni looked up and followed it. It had a distinctive blue paint scheme. Could it be...?

"The Colonel?" he asked rhetorically.
Greal
22-07-2008, 01:17
"Well, I think you're overeacting," Yvgenni interjected, "They don't hang people anymore..."

He stopped talking as a fighter streaked overhead. Yvgenni looked up and followed it. It had a distinctive blue paint scheme. Could it be...?

"The Colonel?" he asked rhetorically.

"Who?" asked Jessica, looking at the fighter.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 01:20
"Who?" asked Jessica, looking at the fighter.

"Colonel Polenin," Yvgenni explained, "The Blue Crow...he's the war's Ace of Aces..."
Greal
22-07-2008, 04:05
"Oh great. The more the better." said Jessica gloomily.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 04:49
Yvgenni didn't know what to say to her remark. With the Colonel above them, he was sure rescue was imminent. He smiled as a JDAM hit it's mark, lighting up the sky in the distance. They were hitting the SAM and AAA sites, Yvgenni was sure of it.
Greal
22-07-2008, 12:16
Yvgenni didn't know what to say to her remark. With the Colonel above them, he was sure rescue was imminent. He smiled as a JDAM hit it's mark, lighting up the sky in the distance. They were hitting the SAM and AAA sites, Yvgenni was sure of it.

Jessica watched the trees for any enemy snipers. She was still worried about them. During service against the Red Skull, her team was ambushed and destroyed. She survived.
Free United States
22-07-2008, 20:10
Jessica watched the trees for any enemy snipers. She was still worried about them. During service against the Red Skull, her team was ambushed and destroyed. She survived.

It seemed like forever until the thunder and roar of jet engines ceased. For a while, they all waited in silence, waiting to hear the enemy guns come to life again. But they didn't...instead, the steady thump of rotor blades could be heard, and soon, a Pave Hawk, like the one they'd ridden in. A spotlight shone down, and Yvgenni walked out of the cave, waving them in. His comrades began to cheer, and he quieted them down and helped them bring the bodies to be hoisted up....
Greal
23-07-2008, 00:09
It seemed like forever until the thunder and roar of jet engines ceased. For a while, they all waited in silence, waiting to hear the enemy guns come to life again. But they didn't...instead, the steady thump of rotor blades could be heard, and soon, a Pave Hawk, like the one they'd ridden in. A spotlight shone down, and Yvgenni walked out of the cave, waving them in. His comrades began to cheer, and he quieted them down and helped them bring the bodies to be hoisted up....

Jessica helped bring one of the bodies to the chopper. She slung her carbine around her shoulder.
Free United States
23-07-2008, 00:14
Jessica helped bring one of the bodies to the chopper. She slung her carbine around her shoulder.

"Thank you," Yvgenni smiled grimly as the last of the bodies was hoisted away. "They'll be hoisting us next...you go first."
Greal
23-07-2008, 00:19
"Thank you," Yvgenni smiled grimly as the last of the bodies was hoisted away. "They'll be hoisting us next...you go first."

Jessica nodded and got unto the helicopter.
Greal
23-07-2008, 23:27
Ooc: Fus?
Free United States
24-07-2008, 00:12
Jessica nodded and got unto the helicopter.

Ooc: Fus?

ooc: my bad...i was gonna reply earlier and my comp froze...

ic:

Yvgenni, as the new commander, was the last to lift off of the ground and get into the helicopter. The crew chief gave him a pat on the back as he closed the door. He slumped down next to Jessica, sighing as the ordeal came to an end.

"I never thought you'd come out into the middle of this for me..." Yvgenni said to her.

"Oy, that one's a keeper," one of his men whispered to him with a chuckle.

Yvgenni began digging through a utility box near the pilot's seat. He found what he looked for and knelt by Jessica.

"Jessica, I know this is sudden...but this last mission helped me make up my mind..." he revealed what was in his hand, a titanium washer, "Would you marry me...?"
Greal
24-07-2008, 00:17
ooc: my bad...i was gonna reply earlier and my comp froze...

ic:

Yvgenni, as the new commander, was the last to lift off of the ground and get into the helicopter. The crew chief gave him a pat on the back as he closed the door. He slumped down next to Jessica, sighing as the ordeal came to an end.

"I never thought you'd come out into the middle of this for me..." Yvgenni said to her.

"Oy, that one's a keeper," one of his men whispered to him with a chuckle.

Yvgenni began digging through a utility box near the pilot's seat. He found what he looked for and knelt by Jessica.

"Jessica, I know this is sudden...but this last mission helped me make up my mind..." he revealed what was in his hand, a titanium washer, "Would you marry me...?"

OOC: You caught me by surprise lol :D
IC:

Jessica was shocked and surprised. She obviously wasn't ready for this. But...
"Yes." she said quietly. Hopefully nothing will go wrong since they did grab a humvee without permission.
Free United States
24-07-2008, 00:20
OOC: You caught me by surprise lol :D
IC:

Jessica was shocked and surprised. She obviously wasn't ready for this. But...
"Yes." she said quietly. Hopefully nothing will go wrong since they did grab a humvee without permission.

Yvgennu smiled and slipped the washer onto her finger. It was a bit loose, but it was temporary until he could buy a real ring. He cupped her hand in his and kissed her deeply as the cabin erupted into cheering and playful jeering.

"Outta one war and into another one, eh?" the crew chief chuckled.
Greal
24-07-2008, 00:29
Yvgennu smiled and slipped the washer onto her finger. It was a bit loose, but it was temporary until he could buy a real ring. He cupped her hand in his and kissed her deeply as the cabin erupted into cheering and playful jeering.

"Outta one war and into another one, eh?" the crew chief chuckled.

She ignored the cheering and kissed Yvgenni deeply. She would now be happy for the rest of her life with him.
Free United States
24-07-2008, 00:44
She ignored the cheering and kissed Yvgenni deeply. She would now be happy for the rest of her life with him.

About thirty minutes later, the helicopter touched down at Helheim. Medics and rescue personnel swarmed the helicopter, taking away the dead and injured. In the distance, a Humvee roared up to the helipad. Even before it stopped, the Colonel was walking towards them, a pair of MPs in tow.
Greal
24-07-2008, 00:48
About thirty minutes later, the helicopter touched down at Helheim. Medics and rescue personnel swarmed the helicopter, taking away the dead and injured. In the distance, a Humvee roared up to the helipad. Even before it stopped, the Colonel was walking towards them, a pair of MPs in tow.

"Oh great." said Jessica quietly. Her carbine was still slung around her shoulder.
Free United States
24-07-2008, 01:12
"Oh great." said Jessica quietly. Her carbine was still slung around her shoulder.

"Hehe, you darling rascal," Dmitri said as he approached. "A fire-pisser if I ever saw one." He turned to Yvgenni, "So, how was it, Sergeant?"

"Hell of a camping trip," he answered.

"Well, it'll also be the last," Polening replied, "All Rouge elements are retreating, surrendering to their Katangaran brothers..." his eyes drifted to the washer around Jessica's finger. "Looks like you didn't waste time." He reached out to Jessica and carressed her cheek, "Congrats." Before she could answer, he gave her a stinging, yet light, slap. He returned the favor to Yvgenni, "Don't do that again without my permission...now come on, we've gotta sort this all out..."
Greal
24-07-2008, 01:18
"Hehe, you darling rascal," Dmitri said as he approached. "A fire-pisser if I ever saw one." He turned to Yvgenni, "So, how was it, Sergeant?"

"Hell of a camping trip," he answered.

"Well, it'll also be the last," Polening replied, "All Rouge elements are retreating, surrendering to their Katangaran brothers..." his eyes drifted to the washer around Jessica's finger. "Looks like you didn't waste time." He reached out to Jessica and carressed her cheek, "Congrats." Before she could answer, he gave her a stinging, yet light, slap. He returned the favor to Yvgenni, "Don't do that again without my permission...now come on, we've gotta sort this all out..."

Jessica was mad, but she didn't say anything and she and Yvgenni followed.
Free United States
24-07-2008, 01:29
Jessica was mad, but she didn't say anything and she and Yvgenni followed.

The room they were led to was a standard conference room. Two Lt Colonels and a Major sat in chairs as they were offered their own seats. The General came in and started the meeting.

"This meeting is convened to decide the punishment towards Daniel Micherev, Alisa Valais and Jessica [__forgot, sorry___] concerning their unauthorized use of military equipment during a time of war. Is their an advocate for those named?"

"Colonel Dmitri Polenin, Commander, 5th Air Wing, for those accused," Dmitri answered.

For the next half hour, the General and his aides spelled out the crimes and showed how the three were guilty of violating each article. Dmitri tried to object several times, but the violations were immutable. At one point, a Captain walked in and whispered something to Dmitri.

"I have another person who would like to testify for those accused."

"Present him," the General scowled.

A screen lit up in midair, showing an image of a fortyish man sitting at a desk.

"C-comrade Premier!" the General gasped.

"As the convening authority to all courts-martial during a time of war," the Premier explained, "And with my authority as Commander-in-Chief of the Defense Forces, I hereby grant the field commission of Corporal to Jessica [____], and commend her for her gallant rescue of endangered comrades...as for her accomplices, each shall be awarded the Order of Bravery for their actions, given bread and water restrictions for three days and..." he turned to face the General, "What quarters do you have available?"

"Only dignitary quarters at this time..."

"And confined to these quarters for two days."

With that, the screen went blank.

ooc: will add more, kinda in a rush...
Greal
24-07-2008, 02:23
OOC: What happened? And Jessica's last name is Park
Free United States
24-07-2008, 22:21
OOC: What happened? And Jessica's last name is Park

ooc: thanks for that...i'll explain...there is no time, let me sum up.

ic:

As they were being led to the hallway, Col. Polenin ducked out of the entourage.

"Colonel, you're coming right?" Yvgenni asked warily.

"I got some business first, I'll be right back," Polenin answered before heading into an office room.

Dmitri picked up the telephone and dialed. He had to wait several minutes as the signal was wired through dozens of communications systems before someone finally picked up.

"Hello?" a weary voice asked.

"It's Polenin," Dmitri said, "Got a minute."

"I have to sign an armistice in about...half an hour, what do you need?"

Dmitri began explaining the situation, a process that took him a few minutes when he omitted certain details. The conversation ended as the Premier promised to look into the matter.

ooc: basically, the Premier pulled rank and saved their butts.
Greal
24-07-2008, 22:55
Jessica listened to the who thing quietly, then she heard she was granted a field commission. Corporal!
Free United States
24-07-2008, 23:08
Jessica listened to the who thing quietly, then she heard she was granted a field commission. Corporal!

"With all matters settled," the General said carefully, "I hereby close this inquiry," he concluded.

The room cleared, and Dmitri ushered them all outside.

"Well," he said to the two Resistance members, "I couldn't get you off completely..."

"Three days in dignitary quarters? We should be so lucky," Daniel joked.

"H-how do you know the Premier?" Yvgenni asked.

"Hehe, how do you think I learned to fly so well?" Dmitri asked, "The Premier was my flight instructor."
Greal
24-07-2008, 23:14
"With all matters settled," the General said carefully, "I hereby close this inquiry," he concluded.

The room cleared, and Dmitri ushered them all outside.

"Well," he said to the two Resistance members, "I couldn't get you off completely..."

"Three days in dignitary quarters? We should be so lucky," Daniel joked.

"H-how do you know the Premier?" Yvgenni asked.

"Hehe, how do you think I learned to fly so well?" Dmitri asked, "The Premier was my flight instructor."

"Wow." said Jessica sounding a little shocked."Was he premier then?"
Free United States
24-07-2008, 23:33
"Wow." said Jessica sounding a little shocked."Was he premier then?"

"No," Dmitri answered with a chuckle, "He was still a Captain in the Maritime Forces. He was a flight instructor at Nifheim Air Base...he was promoted to admiral soon after...eh, CNO five years later...until eventually becoming Premier."
Greal
24-07-2008, 23:40
"No," Dmitri answered with a chuckle, "He was still a Captain in the Maritime Forces. He was a flight instructor at Nifheim Air Base...he was promoted to admiral soon after...eh, CNO five years later...until eventually becoming Premier."

"Its good to have friends in high places." said Jessica."Anyway, where are we headed off to?"
Free United States
24-07-2008, 23:51
"Its good to have friends in high places." said Jessica."Anyway, where are we headed off to?"

"Indeed it is," Dmitri answered, "Well, I'm going to my quarters, and you two can go ahead and scrounge up your own," he chuckled. "Ehm, you outta take one of the dignitary rooms along with Daniel and Alisa."

"Sounds good," Yvgenni answered...

"But first," Dmitri added, "Your debriefing..."

"eh..." Yvgenni began before turning back to Jessica, "Go back with Daniel and Alisa...pick out a room and I'll be back when I can."
Greal
25-07-2008, 00:06
"Indeed it is," Dmitri answered, "Well, I'm going to my quarters, and you two can go ahead and scrounge up your own," he chuckled. "Ehm, you outta take one of the dignitary rooms along with Daniel and Alisa."

"Sounds good," Yvgenni answered...

"But first," Dmitri added, "Your debriefing..."

"eh..." Yvgenni began before turning back to Jessica, "Go back with Daniel and Alisa...pick out a room and I'll be back when I can."

"Ok, I'll do that." said Jessica, then she followed Alisha and Daniel to go pick out a room.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 05:15
"Ok, I'll do that." said Jessica, then she followed Alisha and Daniel to go pick out a room.

Daniel and Alisa had picked their own room, and suggested to Jessica that she choose the room next to them. The two war-torn teens then closed the door and were soundly asleep, stretched out in the king-sized bed.

---

"We picked up your team," Major Powers, the SOC commander said as Yvgenni shuffled papers detailing the current retreat of enemy forces. "The bad news is...even though the Rouges are turning tail, there are reports of sporadic fighting. There's an armored platoon stuck near the Mitgar Gap...their tank and APC were hit by RPGs and are inoperable. Mission plan is to utilize portions of the GDAs 75th Rangers and 3rd Spec Ops Group as well as the 45th Para-Rescue," Powers concluded.

"Sir," Yvgenni said as he stood up, "I'd like to volunteer to be pathfinder for the rescue team."

"Son, I admire your dedication, but the team we have-"

"With all due respect, Major, I'm more knowledgable about the terrain around the Gap...I've fought there and conducted rescue missions in the area countless times."

The Major was silent, turning a questioning glance to Colonel Polenin.

"If he wants to go...he can," Dmitri said carefully. He turned to Yvgenni, "You've got a lot of good reasons to stay this one out...the mission isn't on for another day. Think it over, Sergeant."

"Y-yes, Comrade-Colonel."

Yvgenni left the briefing once they were dismissed and walked to the rooms. He asked the sentry which room Jessica was in and went in. She wouldn't be happy...
Greal
25-07-2008, 05:53
Daniel and Alisa had picked their own room, and suggested to Jessica that she choose the room next to them. The two war-torn teens then closed the door and were soundly asleep, stretched out in the king-sized bed.

---

"We picked up your team," Major Powers, the SOC commander said as Yvgenni shuffled papers detailing the current retreat of enemy forces. "The bad news is...even though the Rouges are turning tail, there are reports of sporadic fighting. There's an armored platoon stuck near the Mitgar Gap...their tank and APC were hit by RPGs and are inoperable. Mission plan is to utilize portions of the GDAs 75th Rangers and 3rd Spec Ops Group as well as the 45th Para-Rescue," Powers concluded.

"Sir," Yvgenni said as he stood up, "I'd like to volunteer to be pathfinder for the rescue team."

"Son, I admire your dedication, but the team we have-"

"With all due respect, Major, I'm more knowledgable about the terrain around the Gap...I've fought there and conducted rescue missions in the area countless times."

The Major was silent, turning a questioning glance to Colonel Polenin.

"If he wants to go...he can," Dmitri said carefully. He turned to Yvgenni, "You've got a lot of good reasons to stay this one out...the mission isn't on for another day. Think it over, Sergeant."

"Y-yes, Comrade-Colonel."

Yvgenni left the briefing once they were dismissed and walked to the rooms. He asked the sentry which room Jessica was in and went in. She wouldn't be happy...

Jessica waited for Yvgenni, when he came in...

"Hey. What did they say?"
Free United States
25-07-2008, 06:04
Jessica waited for Yvgenni, when he came in...

"Hey. What did they say?"

"I'm...leaving tomorrow," he said hesitantly, afraid of her response. "There's an armored platoon stranded near the border, and we have to rescue them."
Greal
25-07-2008, 06:07
"I'm...leaving tomorrow," he said hesitantly, afraid of her response. "There's an armored platoon stranded near the border, and we have to rescue them."

That blew it.
"What? I just rescued you, and you're going off to war tomorrow, again?!?"
Free United States
25-07-2008, 06:13
That blew it.
"What? I just rescued you, and you're going off to war tomorrow, again?!?"

"It's not that simple," Yvgenni pleaded. "They're bringing in these new teams, and they've never fought in this terrain before...they need someone who's been on the ground, who knows the ropes...I gotta go."
Greal
25-07-2008, 06:19
"It's not that simple," Yvgenni pleaded. "They're bringing in these new teams, and they've never fought in this terrain before...they need someone who's been on the ground, who knows the ropes...I gotta go."

"But...there are other people." said Jessica, who started to have tears in her eyes.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 06:24
"But...there are other people." said Jessica, who started to have tears in her eyes.

"Look," Yvgenni said slowly, wiping a tear from her cheek as he held her, "Right now, I'm a Search and Rescue operator with the ADF...I can't change that. I swore to go out and find those who needed help. I'll be with top-of-the-line troops, I'll be safe..." he tipped her chin up to look into her eyes, "Besides, I still have to marry you, don't I?" he asked before kissing her.
Greal
25-07-2008, 06:28
"Look," Yvgenni said slowly, wiping a tear from her cheek as he held her, "Right now, I'm a Search and Rescue operator with the ADF...I can't change that. I swore to go out and find those who needed help. I'll be with top-of-the-line troops, I'll be safe..." he tipped her chin up to look into her eyes, "Besides, I still have to marry you, don't I?" he asked before kissing her.

Jessica didn't respond and kissed back deeply as if she was never going to see him again.
"Go then."
Free United States
25-07-2008, 06:31
Jessica didn't respond and kissed back deeply as if she was never going to see him again.
"Go then."

"I don't have to go yet..." Yvgenni said as he kissed her again and led her towards the bedroom.

ooc: timeskip?
Greal
25-07-2008, 06:38
"I don't have to go yet..." Yvgenni said as he kissed her again and led her towards the bedroom.

ooc: timeskip?

OOC: OK :D
IC:

Jessica woke up at 5:30 AM. It was a very pleasant night.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 06:44
OOC: OK :D
IC:

Jessica woke up at 5:30 AM. It was a very pleasant night.

Yvgenni woke up a bit around 6. It was his first evening in a good bed in a long while. He wanted to stay there for as long as possible...but he knew it wasn't possible. Turning to his side, he noticed that Jessica was awake. He put his arm around her waist and gave her a kiss on the neck before kissing her gently on the cheek.

"It's almost time," he whispered forlornly.
Greal
25-07-2008, 06:57
Yvgenni woke up a bit around 6. It was his first evening in a good bed in a long while. He wanted to stay there for as long as possible...but he knew it wasn't possible. Turning to his side, he noticed that Jessica was awake. He put his arm around her waist and gave her a kiss on the neck before kissing her gently on the cheek.

"It's almost time," he whispered forlornly.

"What time do you have to go?" asked Jessica before she kissed him back.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 07:01
"What time do you have to go?" asked Jessica before she kissed him back.

"Not for a couple of hours," Yvgenni answered as he kissed her passionately.

----

There was a knock on the door. Yvgenni had almost finished getting ready. He'd been given clean fatigues, and wore them uncomfortably. He laced up his boots and opened the door.

"Sergeant," an Airman addressed him, "They're getting ready to shove off."

"I'll...be right there," he said, closing the door and turning to Jessica. "It's time."
Greal
25-07-2008, 07:05
"Not for a couple of hours," Yvgenni answered as he kissed her passionately.

----

There was a knock on the door. Yvgenni had almost finished getting ready. He'd been given clean fatigues, and wore them uncomfortably. He laced up his boots and opened the door.

"Sergeant," an Airman addressed him, "They're getting ready to shove off."

"I'll...be right there," he said, closing the door and turning to Jessica. "It's time."

Jessica nodded, there were a few tears in her eyes.

"When..do you think you'll be back?"
Free United States
25-07-2008, 07:14
Jessica nodded, there were a few tears in her eyes.

"When..do you think you'll be back?"

"So kiss me and smile for me..." Yvgenni said instead, a bit out of tune, "Tell me that you'll wait for me. Hold me like you'll never let me go. I'm leavin' on a jet-plane, don't know when I'll be back again," he said, scooping her in his arms. "Every place I go, I'll think of you, every song I sing, I'll sing for you...when I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring." he finished before kissing her. With a few more words and promises to return, Yvgenni turned and walked out the door.
Greal
25-07-2008, 22:31
A few hours later, Jessica went to see if Daniel or Alisha was around.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 22:51
A few hours later, Jessica went to see if Daniel or Alisha was around.

"Rangers will provide perimeter security, while Spetsnaz will land at the LZ and exfil the platoon," Powers explained. "Sergeant Govena will remain in the C2 bird with myself and Lt. Colonel Borichev, relaying information to the ground units. If all goes well, the mission will last two hours tops."

"Support?" One of the Spetsnaz commandoes asked.

"AC-130 Spectre gunships and AH-1Z Viper helicopters will be providing air cover, while an E-5 Darkeye will provide AWACS coverage."

With that, the teams were dismissed, where they mounted their transports, specially outfitted CV-30 Vogels. Yvgenni had passed his jump training in one, but he hadn't flown in a Vogel since. He stepped onto the ramp, taking the seat positions behind the cargo/personnel areas. He wondered if his seat on the C2 was due to the Colonel, but thought it best not to ask. He checked his rifle and equipment. Once Powers and Borichev took their seats, the jet engines rumbled to life, lifting the Vogel off the ground.

-------

Daniel and Alisa watched as the VTOLs took off in sequence. It was an awe inspiring sight, and both were entranced...Alisa looked back to see Jessica and waved her to their side.

"The Spetsnaz are leaving," she explained. She pointed to the third Vogel in the group, "That's Yvgenni's."
Greal
25-07-2008, 22:56
"Rangers will provide perimeter security, while Spetsnaz will land at the LZ and exfil the platoon," Powers explained. "Sergeant Govena will remain in the C2 bird with myself and Lt. Colonel Borichev, relaying information to the ground units. If all goes well, the mission will last two hours tops."

"Support?" One of the Spetsnaz commandoes asked.

"AC-130 Spectre gunships and AH-1Z Viper helicopters will be providing air cover, while an E-5 Darkeye will provide AWACS coverage."

With that, the teams were dismissed, where they mounted their transports, specially outfitted CV-30 Vogels. Yvgenni had passed his jump training in one, but he hadn't flown in a Vogel since. He stepped onto the ramp, taking the seat positions behind the cargo/personnel areas. He wondered if his seat on the C2 was due to the Colonel, but thought it best not to ask. He checked his rifle and equipment. Once Powers and Borichev took their seats, the jet engines rumbled to life, lifting the Vogel off the ground.

-------

Daniel and Alisa watched as the VTOLs took off in sequence. It was an awe inspiring sight, and both were entranced...Alisa looked back to see Jessica and waved her to their side.

"The Spetsnaz are leaving," she explained. She pointed to the third Vogel in the group, "That's Yvgenni's."

Jessica came in and watched the Vogels take off and fly away. She was now depressed again.
Free United States
25-07-2008, 22:59
Jessica came in and watched the Vogels take off and fly away. She was now depressed again.

"Well," Alisa said, "We're both stuck here...um, I dunno what we can do, but it should only be a couple of hours until the mission's over."
Greal
26-07-2008, 22:42
"Well," Alisa said, "We're both stuck here...um, I dunno what we can do, but it should only be a couple of hours until the mission's over."

"Still....there is a risk something may happen." said Jessica gloomy.
Free United States
27-07-2008, 09:42
"Still....there is a risk something may happen." said Jessica gloomy.

"Gee, I wonder what's on today," Daniel said, trying to break the tension. He flipped on the TV and began to switch the channels. He stopped on the CBC 24 hour newscast.

"We now go live to Katangara City," anchor Mark Rather was announcing. "Where the Premier is scheduled to give a speech regarding the armistice which was signed earlier today."

"My fellow citizens and newfound comrades of Katangara," the Premier spoke. "Today, we have secured the peace between our peoples, for what we hope to be a bright and prosperous future. I am sure there are many..on both sides, who still have bitter feelings towards one another. But I tell you, it is quite easy to pick up a gun and shoot; the real test is to learn to put down the gun and offer a hand in friendship. Look now, as I stand side by side with the Katangaran President...as we join hands, not accepting surrender, or defeat, but the promise of new hopes and ventures...together and in peace..."
Greal
28-07-2008, 00:13
Jessica watched the television screen quietly. She was still depressed despite everything.
Free United States
31-07-2008, 09:10
Jessica watched the television screen quietly. She was still depressed despite everything.

ooc: sorry for not replying. i think jolt ate my last post...

ic:

In the C2 bird, Yvgenni monitored the situation. He radioed to the Spetsnaz about the conditions of the terrain as they fast-roped, and gave advice to the pilots. It didn't seem like much, but the canyons were no place for errors, especially for the Vogels. Hovering was not a new concept for jet planes, the AV-6B Harrier and F-35 JSF were testament to that, but no CSAR jet plane had ever been concieved until a few years ago. This war had seen it's first use in combat, and the Vogels were now a tried and true workhorse. Yvgenni reminded himself of that as the first Vogel touched down in a nearby clearing.

--------

Dmitri heard voices coming from one of the rooms and knocked. It was opened a couple of seconds later by Alisa.

"Colonel Polenin," she addressed him, snapping to attention.

"No need for that," he chuckled, "I was looking for Jessica." He looked past Alisa and caught Jessica's eye, "If you have a moment...?"
Greal
31-07-2008, 09:21
ooc: sorry for not replying. i think jolt ate my last post...

ic:

In the C2 bird, Yvgenni monitored the situation. He radioed to the Spetsnaz about the conditions of the terrain as they fast-roped, and gave advice to the pilots. It didn't seem like much, but the canyons were no place for errors, especially for the Vogels. Hovering was not a new concept for jet planes, the AV-6B Harrier and F-35 JSF were testament to that, but no CSAR jet plane had ever been concieved until a few years ago. This war had seen it's first use in combat, and the Vogels were now a tried and true workhorse. Yvgenni reminded himself of that as the first Vogel touched down in a nearby clearing.

--------

Dmitri heard voices coming from one of the rooms and knocked. It was opened a couple of seconds later by Alisa.

"Colonel Polenin," she addressed him, snapping to attention.

"No need for that," he chuckled, "I was looking for Jessica." He looked past Alisa and caught Jessica's eye, "If you have a moment...?"

"Sure." said Jessica, instantly out of her depressed mood. She got up and followed the colonel.
Free United States
31-07-2008, 09:38
"Sure." said Jessica, instantly out of her depressed mood. She got up and followed the colonel.

"I realize that you've been involuntarily taken into this war," Dmitri said as he led her through the base, "But it's end is near...as the, eh, I dunno how to explain my role...I'd like to know what your plans are? I mean, there's the whole mess with parents and living in different countries...I don't mean to pry, you see. I'm just concerned with you two..."
Greal
31-07-2008, 09:44
"I realize that you've been involuntarily taken into this war," Dmitri said as he led her through the base, "But it's end is near...as the, eh, I dunno how to explain my role...I'd like to know what your plans are? I mean, there's the whole mess with parents and living in different countries...I don't mean to pry, you see. I'm just concerned with you two..."

Jessica was a little puzzled but still answered.
"Ah, I haven't really had plans yet. The wedding would probably be here."
Free United States
31-07-2008, 09:48
Jessica was a little puzzled but still answered.
"Ah, I haven't really had plans yet. The wedding would probably be here."

"Hehe," Dmitri chuckled, "I know this is a bit weird," he added, leading her to a building they had to access with his pass-card. "How about your parents though...you don't plan on springing this on them at the last moment, do you?" He opened a door marked 'Communications' and led her through.
Greal
31-07-2008, 09:53
"Hehe," Dmitri chuckled, "I know this is a bit weird," he added, leading her to a building they had to access with his pass-card. "How about your parents though...you don't plan on springing this on them at the last moment, do you?" He opened a door marked 'Communications' and led her through.

"Maybe. My father is the Minister of Defense in Greal." said Jessica. "And my mother is a chairman of a rich corporation."
Free United States
31-07-2008, 09:58
"Maybe. My father is the Minister of Defense in Greal." said Jessica. "And my mother is a chairman of a rich corporation."

"Well, your father's should get along fine, did Yvgenni tell you his father was in Congress?" He turned as a sergeant walked over to them.

"Comrade-Colonel, the video link is ready. The Congressman is waiting."

"Thank you sergeant, we'll be right in," he said, turning back to Jessica. "Sorry to spring this on you but...Yvgenni's father would like to speak with you."
Greal
31-07-2008, 10:23
"Well, your father's should get along fine, did Yvgenni tell you his father was in Congress?" He turned as a sergeant walked over to them.

"Comrade-Colonel, the video link is ready. The Congressman is waiting."

"Thank you sergeant, we'll be right in," he said, turning back to Jessica. "Sorry to spring this on you but...Yvgenni's father would like to speak with you."

"Ah, no Yvgenni never mentioned his parents,"said Jessica, then she was taken surprised by what the Colonel said. "Now?"
Free United States
31-07-2008, 23:54
"Ah, no Yvgenni never mentioned his parents,"said Jessica, then she was taken surprised by what the Colonel said. "Now?"

"Sorry, news can travel fast in the Commonwealth...and Comrade-Govena likes to keep up to date on his son's military career. When he heard about your rescue," Dmitri chuckled, "Well, he'll tell you. Are you all right talking to him...?"
Greal
01-08-2008, 00:00
"Sorry, news can travel fast in the Commonwealth...and Comrade-Govena likes to keep up to date on his son's military career. When he heard about your rescue," Dmitri chuckled, "Well, he'll tell you. Are you all right talking to him...?"

"Sure." said Jessica, still sounding a little shocked.
Free United States
01-08-2008, 00:22
"Sure." said Jessica, still sounding a little shocked.

Dmitri led her to a monitor set up in the next room. On the screen, the words, Supreme Soviet of the Commonwealth were scrolled across. The sergeant pressed a control and the screen disipated, revealing a man not much older than Dmitri...and a spitting image of an older Yvgenni.

"Hello, Jessica. We finally meet," Andelko Govena greeted her. "I've heard so much about you...my son is a lucky man." His eyes shifted to the side as someone off camera whispered to him. After nodding and shushing the man, he turned back to Jessica, "Sorry about that, hazards of the job. Now, I don't know if you've been told, but your story is quite the buzz in the country."
Greal
01-08-2008, 00:33
Dmitri led her to a monitor set up in the next room. On the screen, the words, Supreme Soviet of the Commonwealth were scrolled across. The sergeant pressed a control and the screen disipated, revealing a man not much older than Dmitri...and a spitting image of an older Yvgenni.

"Hello, Jessica. We finally meet," Andelko Govena greeted her. "I've heard so much about you...my son is a lucky man." His eyes shifted to the side as someone off camera whispered to him. After nodding and shushing the man, he turned back to Jessica, "Sorry about that, hazards of the job. Now, I don't know if you've been told, but your story is quite the buzz in the country."

"Really?" said Jessica, a little entranced by Andelko's same looks as Yvgenni.
Free United States
01-08-2008, 00:37
"Really?" said Jessica, a little entranced by Andelko's same looks as Yvgenni.

"Truly," Andelko answered her with a smile-it was the same slow smile Yvgenni had. "There have been so many sad stories throughout this dreadful war...people are yearning for one of love...a love that this war could not extinguish." He chuckled, "I do believe I'm getting a bit poetic...but you get the point, I assume. There are already articles about you in the major papers, describing your unflinching efforts to find your little soldier boy." Andelko chuckled a bit at that, "Eh, don't tell Yvgenni I said that, now."
Greal
01-08-2008, 00:42
"Truly," Andelko answered her with a smile-it was the same slow smile Yvgenni had. "There have been so many sad stories throughout this dreadful war...people are yearning for one of love...a love that this war could not extinguish." He chuckled, "I do believe I'm getting a bit poetic...but you get the point, I assume. There are already articles about you in the major papers, describing your unflinching efforts to find your little soldier boy." Andelko chuckled a bit at that, "Eh, don't tell Yvgenni I said that, now."

Jessica grinned when Yvgenni's father called his son that,"I wasn't really expecting this at all. A few months ago, I would have never done something like this."
Free United States
01-08-2008, 01:06
Jessica grinned when Yvgenni's father called his son that,"I wasn't really expecting this at all. A few months ago, I would have never done something like this."

"I don't suppose Yvgenni would have gone on a rescue mission so close to the end either..." Andelko replied, "But this war has changed him...for the better, I hope. He was always an empathetic boy, but could be a bit cold...now then, what are your wedding plans, eh? Without his mother around, it's up to me," he chuckled.
Greal
01-08-2008, 22:25
"I don't suppose Yvgenni would have gone on a rescue mission so close to the end either..." Andelko replied, "But this war has changed him...for the better, I hope. He was always an empathetic boy, but could be a bit cold...now then, what are your wedding plans, eh? Without his mother around, it's up to me," he chuckled.

"Well, I would like to have the wedding here. Later I'll tell my father what is going on. He knew I left the country, but he doesn't know where."
Free United States
01-08-2008, 22:56
"Well, I would like to have the wedding here. Later I'll tell my father what is going on. He knew I left the country, but he doesn't know where."

"I think it would be best if you told him before," the Congressman answered, "But it is your wedding, far be it from me to impose on you...I suppose you want a quiet civil ceremony, then?"
Greal
02-08-2008, 22:32
"I think it would be best if you told him before," the Congressman answered, "But it is your wedding, far be it from me to impose on you...I suppose you want a quiet civil ceremony, then?"

"Yes, something like that." said Jessica imagining the wedding and her family coming.
Free United States
03-08-2008, 04:22
"Yes, something like that." said Jessica imagining the wedding and her family coming.

"Splendid," Yvgenni's father answered. "I'll have my secretary get in touch with you later...we'll make sure you get it as grandiose or as private as possible." A figure stepped into the frame and whispered into his ear, "Well, it seems I have to go," Govena said, "I certainly look forward to meeting you in person." He stepped out of frame as the screen went blank.

-------

The Vogels returned to the base quickly. Their last mission at hand, the crew chiefs had suggested they visit the bar on base, the Foo Fighter. As they touched down, the teams piled out, and Yvgenni headed to the dignitary quarters to get freshened up. He wondered if Jessica would want to go...

He walked into find the room empty. Yvgenni went next door to see if maybe she was with Daniel and Alisa, who told him of Jessica's visit from the Colonel. Thanking them, he went off in search of her.
Greal
03-08-2008, 22:53
"Splendid," Yvgenni's father answered. "I'll have my secretary get in touch with you later...we'll make sure you get it as grandiose or as private as possible." A figure stepped into the frame and whispered into his ear, "Well, it seems I have to go," Govena said, "I certainly look forward to meeting you in person." He stepped out of frame as the screen went blank.

-------

The Vogels returned to the base quickly. Their last mission at hand, the crew chiefs had suggested they visit the bar on base, the Foo Fighter. As they touched down, the teams piled out, and Yvgenni headed to the dignitary quarters to get freshened up. He wondered if Jessica would want to go...

He walked into find the room empty. Yvgenni went next door to see if maybe she was with Daniel and Alisa, who told him of Jessica's visit from the Colonel. Thanking them, he went off in search of her.

Jessica then left and headed back to her room.
Free United States
03-08-2008, 22:59
Jessica then left and headed back to her room.

Yvgenni noticed Jessica walking back and waved to her, picking up his step as he approached.

"Hey, there beautiful," he greeted, gathering her in his arms, "Did you miss me?"
Greal
03-08-2008, 23:23
Yvgenni noticed Jessica walking back and waved to her, picking up his step as he approached.

"Hey, there beautiful," he greeted, gathering her in his arms, "Did you miss me?"

Jessica was shocked to see he was back. She kissed him for a brief moment.
"The mission seemed very short, wouldn't you think?"
Free United States
03-08-2008, 23:40
Jessica was shocked to see he was back. She kissed him for a brief moment.
"The mission seemed very short, wouldn't you think?"

"We just had to pick up some missing grunts," Yvgenni chuckled. "The mission was gonna take longer because we were gonna bring back the tank and APC, but we said, "Screw it," and thermited them instead..." he stopped his rambling and looked down at her, "So, what did the Colonel want with you?"
Greal
03-08-2008, 23:46
"We just had to pick up some missing grunts," Yvgenni chuckled. "The mission was gonna take longer because we were gonna bring back the tank and APC, but we said, "Screw it," and thermited them instead..." he stopped his rambling and looked down at her, "So, what did the Colonel want with you?"

"He lead me to the communications center, and your dad and I had a little chat." said Jessica uneasily.
Free United States
03-08-2008, 23:55
"He lead me to the communications center, and your dad and I had a little chat." said Jessica uneasily.

"Eh, you met my father...?" Yvgenni asked. He hoped his father hadn't said anything embarrassing...
Greal
04-08-2008, 00:06
"Eh, you met my father...?" Yvgenni asked. He hoped his father hadn't said anything embarrassing...

"Yes, he wanted to know what our wedding plans were." said Jessica.