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Washington D.C.
In the streets of Washington, the sounds of marching were heard as a new regiment of Union troops was seen marching. The war was nearing, After Lee's defeat and defeat, the efforts of the Confederates began to fall, as the European Nations ceased assisting the Confederates after Abraham Lincoln declared that Blacks would be Free.
On a nearby bench outside a Hospital, a young Union Captain can be seen starting blankly into the streets of DC, flashes of the Battles he had fought were seen in his eyes, along with something else personal.
"Oi, Capt. You keep looking like that you're gonna get your ass chewed a new one." A man with a southern Accent was heard as the Captain looked up and saw his second in Command, Lieutenant Connor Denver.
"Hey, Connor." The captain says, forming a small smile as The older lieutenant sat beside him, only a few years older than Five Years.
"Heard the losses of the 54th Massachusetts?" Connor asks as (Y/N), the Son of General Ulysses S. Grant, as he nods sadly. "Brave men, hope it shows those fucking, racists that the black man can do as much as a white man." (Y/N) says as Connor nods in Agreement.
Connor was from Mississippi, his family never had slaves and was against it. Both men met when children, and have been inseparable ever since. "...Mary." (Y/N) said quietly as Connor glanced at him, as saw the sad expression on (Y/N)'s face. "...She...Died...during childbirth...Our daughter didn't make it." (Y/N) says quietly as Connor's eyes widen in shock then slowly turn to sadness and pity as he wrapped his arm around the neck of his best friend.
"...I'm so sorry (Y/N)," Connor says as (Y/N) struggled not to break down there as he breathes heavily. "...My Dad...The General, he was here too...I held on to him for an hour while I cried next to Mary's bedside." (Y/N) says, as Connor sighs. "...I can't express what you feelin'...Just know that God will take care of both of them." Connor says as (Y/N) nods slightly, but as soon he noticed two of his men, he quickly wiped his tears and pushed away his friend's arm, as he formed a fake smile and stood up.
The two men noticed him and stopped, saluting as (Y/N) salute back, with Connor looking at him sadly. (Y/N) always wanted to make his men comfortable, despite his feeling. "At ease men, where are you boys off to?" He would ask, Both of them were black and the soldiers had a smile. "Sir, we're just on our way to check out"
The soldier was cut off as a giant boom was heard, as (Y/N) quickly stood up, seeing something appear in the distance.
(Y/N)'s eyes widen before turning to the two soldiers and Connor. "Gather the men! Tell them to get their equipment ready! DC is under attack!"
(Y/N)'s POV
I ran as fast as I could, behind me the sounds of multiple men marching were heard as I glance behind me, seeing his men, a mix of whites, blacks, Irish volunteers, and even some Asian Volunteers the Union had received, his regiment was the first to adopt a mix colored regiment in the Union Army.
"Halt!" I yell to the men stopping as we froze in confusion and shock, in front of us was...a giant structure that looked like a gate. We were a couple of blocks from it.
I heard footsteps stopping next to me as I turn to my NCO, Sergeant Major John Rawlins. "All men are accounted for sir! We evacuated the area, no word on the other regiments, and other Military forces."
"Okay, we-" I was cut off as we heard marching I quickly turn back to the Gate, grabbing my Henry Rifle from my back as I flipped the lever, chambering another round inside it. But what we saw next was...Shocking
Roman soldiers, or what I assumed were arrived, were followed by massive beasts. I stood in shock, along with the rest of my regiment.
"...ATTENTION THE PEOPLE OF THIS WORLD! YOU ARE NOW, SUBJECTS TO THE LOYAL SADERAN EMPIRE! YOU ARE TO SUBMIT NOW OR FACE THE CONSEQUENCES!"
One of them shouted, at first it didn't sound like English until it did as I immediately knew their attention.
"Bayonets...Ready!" I Yell as I quickly rush to the side, as watch my men quickly form a firing line towards the entrance of the gate while equipping their Bayonets on the end of their rifles.
Suddenly the Roman soldiers started charging towards us, screaming a war cry as on their front was Shield Bearers, followed by normal foot soldiers, then those beasts, ranging from Orcs to wyverns.
"Aim!" I Yell as they kept getting closer, as I too aimed my Henry rifle at the soldiers.
"...FIRE!"
In unison, a barrage of bullets was launched, entirely wiping out most of the front, easily going through the shields as the enemy froze, as if they saw a ghost. "Recover!" I Yell as I too began firing my Lever Action rifle at the Soldiers, while my men reload.
"Fire at will!" I tell as my men began firing, the enemy quickly regaining their composure and continued charging. I quickly slung my rifle on my back and drew out my Revolver and Sabre.
"CHARGE!" I yell as my men too rushed forward.
As both sides collided, the Union Soldiers quickly stabbed through the armor, having to put more force as the Saderan soldiers swung their swords at the Union soldiers.
As the skirmish raged on, I charged into battle, I quickly dodge a punch from an Orc as I quickly aimed my revolver at it and began firing, it took a few shots before it went down.
I quickly heard a yell behind me as I turn, to see one of those soldiers about to stab me, until Rawlins tackled the man with his bayonet, stabbing him in the neck as the soldier choked on his blood. I then turn to my right as I watch Connor duel wielding two revolvers as he firing at multiple of those men.
I quickly charged forward as I spot a man in odd armor, standing out from the rest. I could only assume that he was the officer.
As the Man saw me charging toward him, he quickly raised his sword as I raised my Sabre. Both of our blades struck, as We both stare at each other with the motivation to kill the other. I quickly kick him in the chest as I charged forward, attempting to slash him on the neck dodgingodge as he swung his sword towards my face.
I quickly raised my saber, blocking the strike as I quickly aimed my revolver at his foot and fired, he screamed, dropping his sword while dropping to one knee I quickly raised my Sabre at him as watwatcheds eyes widen in fear.
"MERCY-"
Slash
I watched his head roll across the floor, followed by blood as I started to hear cannons firing as I turn around. Other regiments arrived to take over as I breathe heavily, watching the enemy surrendering in droves as Cannons and Soldiers blocked the entrance of the gate.
I then turn to Rawlins who rushed to me and saluted. "Causality?" I asked as he sighed sadly, "...At least Thirty Percent of the Regiment." He says as I lowered my head and took off my hat, paying a small respect to my dead men, as Union soldiers walked past us.
"...Give me their names...I will...write to their families."
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