After what was known as the Incident, the public grew fearful of the situation which started in Berlin. The place where the Third Reich was smashed before they surrendered to the Soviet troops in the heart of Germany and the Allied forces crossing the Elbe. However, Doctor Sauer knew better that someone had actually used his research and some of his findings to create these openings to another world. If so, this person didn't know the consequences like he did. It would bring fear to the people of Earth, but it would make the situation even worse. The creatures of Grimm would take this opportunity to attack Earth and without any aura, dust, or semblances to protect themselves, these people wouldn't last against the cruelties of the Grimm compared to what Remnant could do.
Because of the Incident, it seemed that both the Soviet and the Allied forces were going to cooperate once more to learn who did this and why. He could understand their military actions, in a place where they just defeated their foe they are attacked because someone knew of his research and now he had to join in this fight against this mysterious person who dared to create another opening for the Grimm.
Thanks to his expertise in dust, he now found himself in the command room with an American colonel sitting across from him. "Doctor Sauer, I just learned that you specialized in this field." The colonel stated as the light above showed the table which separated him from the stranger interrogating him. "Because of the Incident I would have easily thrown you out for that stunt which was pulled off in Berlin. Now you are going to tell me, did you do that?" He demanded.
On Sauer's right, there was a window which showed the world outside. A thunderstorm was unleashed outside water splashed on the outside of the window, flashes of light erupted with great cracks. "I'm going to simplify what I can and cannot do." The doctor began as he stood up and straight from his seat. "While I was the first person to know what dust does and have the research to prove it exists, I do not have the vast resources and connections to create an opening like that outside of a laboratory. If I did, we wouldn't be having this conversation."
The stranger was hidden away in the shadows as his helmet displayed his rank while his cigar's opposite end continued to burn away within the room. "So... you didn't have a hand at the Incident?"
Doctor Sauer shook his head. "I never use science in order to harm people. I would only do so to make man better or protect my fellow people."
The colonel chuckled. "That's good to hear. You would have been a terrible liar." The stranger rose from his seat and revealed his facial features in the light. His face was weary, but it held signs of experience as a commanding officer of the recent conflict. He brought his hand out to the scientist. "Doctor Sauer, I'm Colonel Conti, it's good to have you on board."
"On board for what?" Sauer asked, confused by what he meant. "I don't understand."
"Doctor, I was tasked in finding the man in who caused the Incident and bring him to Nuremberg. You were on the list of people under suspicion, but I decided to ask you personally." Colonel Conti replied. "Now we're going to need your help since this is your specialty. Like now."
Sauer raised his eyebrows. "Colonel, I expected you to be prepared."
Colonel Conti shrugged his shoulders. "Sorry about not telling you." He responded before he went to the door. "I just learned there was a site north of Berchtesgaden, which is said to have colleague who is said to have some knowledge about your research and experiments."
Doctor Sauer rose from his seat immediately. "We have to move now!"
"What's the rush?"
"There is one person who I know would actually use my experiments for something so foolish." The colonel remained in the room and heard him speak. "He is a great believer in the Nazi party and would do anything to see Germany 'great again,' but would disregard my safety precautions regarding my research and my experiments. If he was the cause of the Incident in Berlin, we have to stop him from repeating another one just like that." Doctor Sauer explained to the colonel.
Colonel Conti unlocked the door to have him and the doctor be met by another individual who wore a different uniform. For the colonel, he would be seen as an ally. For the doctor, he would be seen as a former enemy. The American turned his attention over to the Soviet officer who entered the room. Then Conti introduced the man to the doctor. "Colonel Churkin, meet Doctor Sauer."
The weary Soviet took off his cap before he smiled to the doctor with his hand out. "Doctor, it is good to meet you in person."
In Conti's eyes, he was surprised to see that the doctor was willing to shake hands with the Soviet officer, but it didn't matter now. Its not like he could declare war on the Soviet Army when he didn't have on in the first place.
Then Sauer turned his attention towards the American. "So what are we doing here?!" He demanded. "We should be leaving to stop my colleague from repeating the same mistake twice."
Colonel Churkin closed the door with a chuckle. "Don't worry doctor, my men and Conti's are already there to suppress the remains with their main target trying to eliminate him and his experiments from succeeding." Then he added. "Considering they lack the sufficient equipment, I doubt they would be a significant threat."
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The land was covered in darkness as the moon fell upon the helmets of the combined American-Soviet forces moving into position. They were here to eliminate the man who caused the Incident in Berlin and they came here in force. With less than two hundred vehicles and tanks, they marched through the mud. However, the weather was not in their favor as the thunderstorm which once left had returned with the rain splashing down as the soldiers wore their raincoats.
Captain Derby joined the huddled group of officers who were present. "God-damn rain." He swore to himself. "If this keeps up, we all might get a fever trying to get to the site." Then he turned his attention to the newcomer in their ranks. "Alright, so who is in command of the Soviets?"
The Soviet officer raised his hand to the four officers who were present. "Captain Kuznetsov of the Red Army." He introduced himself as he was met with their firm shakes. "We brought out tanks out, did you Americans bring yours?"
Then Edwards chuckled. "If you think we're going to bring in a bunch of Stuarts to the party then you are clearly mistaken."
"So, what is the objective?"
Captain Durante began to take hold of the situation as he brushed his unshaven hair. "Our target is at an open site south of our position. Now most of us are going through the direct route; however, Vastano is going to lead his men to the surrounding area and secure our flanks and Derby is going to join us if whatever leftovers from the SS actually try to block our way." He explained to everyone. "Now if we're all met with a Tiger or two, flank it and give it to them up the rear. My Rangers and I are taking point, Dog Company is going to clear it, Kuznetsov and Edwards are going to act as our back up."
Kuznetsov chuckled. "I was thinking about giving you a few of my smokes, but yours are probably of higher quality."
Captain Vastano joined in. "Doubt it, but did you bring any vodka with you?"
The Soviet laughed. "Contrary to the popular belief, we don't bring our vodka into combat. Well... not anymore."
The paratrooper officer tapped him by the shoulder as his mouth was filled with bubblegum. "You know, I still have a bottle from France if you want some." Every officer aimed their heads towards him. "What? These are the perks of the paratroopers."
"I should have joined the Airborne Corps if that was the case."
"Johnny." Derby began. "If you finish that bottle before I die, I will haunt you for that."
A grin fell on Vastano's face. "Don't worry. I got more."
Durante had begun to change the tone of their conversation. "Alright, we've been standing here freezing our asses off. Let's start moving."
Then the five officers had begun to disperse from their huddled formation and returned to their respective companies as the Allied soldiers made their way towards the site. It would take fifteen miles as the troop movements on the road had managed to continue their way through the former territory of the Third Reich. Flashlights were lit up as they tanks and the vehicles turned on their headlights.732Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡb3UR8w06EP
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Captain Durante was among the first men who trudged through the road as mud and grim stuck to their boots. Their shadows spilled on the road as their warm breaths were snuffed out by the cold temperature that night. The captain looked to see an officer under his command. "Lieutenant, you take point." He shouted.
The Army officer nodded and brought twenty men to the front. "Heads and ears up! Expect-"
Then the captain stopped in his tracks as he heard gunfire. "Hold up!" His gaze looked up to see the flashes of gunfire reveal the ruins of a castle which lay ahead of them. The gunfire grew louder as the company commander heard the cries of men before the signs of explosions erupted within the ruins. "What the hell..." A bestial howl came from within the castle ruins as Captain Durante raised his Thompson. He lined up his sights to where the light stopped.
Immediately, he heard the splashing of mud and water coming towards them. There was a man screaming in German as his figure was seen in his white undergarments. He looked back and fired a shot from his rifle before he turned back towards the American troops who raised their weapons at the sign of danger. The young man threw away his rifle as he raised his hands with his palms to the American troops about his intentions.
Since he wasn't equipped with anything barring his undergarments an order escaped from Captain Durante's lips. "Take him in, I want that prisoner for interrogation." He passed the standby GIs as he reached to the front with two Rangers stepping forward to take the man into their custody; however, there were pairs of menacing eyes revealing their dark nature to the American soldiers. "Tell him to-"
A black blur flew from the shadows as the nearly naked German turned around with a cry of terror before becoming a victim of the creature's claws. He screamed in agony as he fell forward and the creature had begun to tear the man with an unrelenting cruelty. It swiped its hands deep inside of its victim before the captain felt a sense of fear within his heart. Then the wolf-like creature stopped mutilating the dead man as it rose on its bipedal legs and sniffed the air before staring into Durante's eyes. It sensed fear.
Realizing that he was still the company commander of Fox Company, his attitude changed. "Open fire!" Those were his orders as he pulled the trigger. This evil creature needed to die as those around the captain joined in with their semi-auto rifles and a large variety of infantry firepower. The bullets peppered the tall black wolf-like animal as it howled in pain before it succumbed to the damage brought by the U.S. soldiers. "Where's my radio man?!" He demanded. He heard the mud splashing from behind as Durante turned around to see the young man with a radio strapped to his back. "Tell the rest of the company commanders that we're not dealing with Germans." Then he turned his gaze over to where the light died.
Suddenly, there was a wolf cry as the captain saw more figures rising from the blackness which lay in front of them as shock took over him. Whatever those Germans were fighting, it had already killed them and were now changing their attention onto them.
Bringing himself back into position, Captain Durante brought himself back together. "Operator, tell Derby to bring his heavy support teams up to the front. We need them now!" He screamed into his ear as the operator immediately fell to his duties. Then Durante looked around to see these pack of wolves come towards them without any hesitation with nothing to obstruct their path. "Fox Company, stand your ground!"
The lower ranked officers had begun to relay his order from the back of the lines to the front as dozens of men formed adjacent positions beside their commanding officer as the gunfire grew louder with more men joining into the fray. "I want fire superiority!" One lieutenant yelled.
"Hike up, hike up." The captain demanded of his men as they begun to form a firing line in front of him.
These creatures brought their increasing numbers towards the American guns. The bullets whizzed towards these black figures of evil as more Americans started to arrive to the front with heavier weapons at their disposal. One of such teams had placed a heavy machine gun beside the captain as they unleashed belts of a heavier caliber onto the wolf packs. Even though these monsters were agile, bullets traveled faster than they were and thanks to the gun line it was difficult to dodge without landing into another bullet. However, these were not just mindless animals and Captain Durante took notice of their mind as he saw the same kind of animal with different traits. Their fur now had additional 'armor' plates which protruded out of their skin as they began to continue this attack on the flanks of the weaker horde.
A veteran joined up beside the captain who organized his men to target the closest wolf trying to touch his men. "Holy hell, what the hell is going on here?!" Demanded Captain Derby.
Turning to the veteran of the Great War, Durante explained the situation to him. "Derby, we're fighting some kind of monsters and I was hoping you could establish this location as a strong point. I'm planning on taking those ruins with my Rangers."
Derby gave him a nod. "Don't worry, I won't let them get past me." Then the two captains joined the frontline and continued to create a hailstorm of bullets for the creatures. "I'll radio Edwards for additional armor support." The old man stated.
Durante's Thompson clicked as he slipped out another magazine. "Changing mags!" As he loaded his next clip he heard one of his men cry out.
It was the lieutenant who was under his command. "Look out!" He yelled out.
Durante was too focused on reloading that as he raised his gaze, he was met with the sight of the lieutenant firing his BAR at the beast which was aimed after him. However, the lieutenant jumped in the way as the wolf grabbed him instead and rolled past the captain. Turning to the man under his command, Durante watched helplessly as his second-in-command was mauled by his attacker. He screamed to the top of his lungs as the lieutenant couldn't match the wolf's strength.
Out of anger and rage, Captain Durante fired his sub-machine gun, but it did little when his weapon was not joined by other those belonging to other men. However, support had arrived.
The wolf raised its head from the victim to be met with a Soviet T-34 ramming into the creature as the Soviets screamed out their battle cry. "Ooorah!" Gunfire erupted down this new frontline as the wolves were gunned down like fish a barrel. Dozens of Soviet troops and a few tanks, both American and Soviet, came in force as the black-colored wolves were annihilated.
Captain Durante watched the tanks drive past him as he saw Captain Kuznetsov standing on top of a hull of a T-34. "Comrade-Captain Durante, I see you needed my help." Then he dropped down to meet him personally. "What kind of problem are we facing?" He asked.
The captain turned his gaze towards the castle in ruins. "Something is going on in that castle over there." He replied. "Something I don't like. We have to storm the place and see what's there." Slowly the gunfire slowed to a stop.
Both the captains stood together as Kuznetsov commented on the bodies. "Durante, look at the bodies. They're disintegrating. Is that normal?" A whistle came from afar.
"This is something I would read out of a comic book." Durante stated. "We should-"
At this moment, Durante turned his head to see the Soviet captain fall back with an arrow in his chest. His eyes grew lifeless as he slumped onto the ground with his eyes faced up in the night. The American helped him up as the only matter on his mind was to save the Soviet.
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Looking down from the ruined castle walls, a feminine figure stood in front of scientist, who too observed the new army down below. The female turned away as she detached her bow into two. "Doctor Amsel, please follow me." She requested him in a seductively. "I have a great interest in what you have." She said before passing the man.
The scientist watched the scene below before joining her. "Of course." He said. "I'm sure you'll need my help in creating this new world, I presume."
"Yes, a new world indeed."
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