The screen turns on, showing various clips—one of Houston manning a .50 cal airsoft machine gun as Graham speeds behind enemy lines in a jeep. Another clip shows Anderson, his face twisted with anger, raising his clenched left fist.

Finally, the scene shifts to the Laughing Jester, his eerie laughter echoing as he faces off against Houston and many others.

The footage fades away, revealing me walking up behind a green screen, surrounded by equipment and props used in making this story.

"Hi, I'm Knight Tom, the creator of Don Houston, Red Houston, and many others, and the mind behind the Yankees in Tanks saga. If you're a fan of my story or of King Discord's Tankery End series, thanks for tuning in! Today, I'll be showing you interviews with our characters, along with some bloopers from this incredible crossover between my characters and Discord's. Now, enjoy!"

I fade away as the camera starts counting down, finally beeping loudly.

Miho Nishizumi

"It's weird doing this again. After we finished Rise of the Emperor with Director Tom, he surprised us by announcing that he'd be working with Mr. Discord to connect his Tankery End series with Yankees in Tanks. At first, the original plan was for Mr. Tom to go back and connect the timeline of Yankees in Tanks to Tankery End, but he changed his mind."

Maho Nishizumi

"I know I said in my last interview with Mr. Discord that working with the Americans was fun, but working with him and Director Tom made this experience even crazier than I expected! There were so many other actors involved—it was an unforgettable experience."

Edward Hill

"It's amazing, really! Working with Don Houston, Jaylon Graham, and Albert Muller was incredible. They're all amazing people, and this film we made was completely unexpected in the best way."

Davis Brown

"A crossover film, hundreds of tanks, and countless side actors taking up the role of infantry... I've got to say, Mr. Tom has a real talent for action-packed storytelling, and I could say the same about Mr. Discord!"

Jaylon Graham

"I can't believe how many masterpieces we've created together. Unfortunately, Tom had to keep the filming short since he had 'other' business to attend to, but hey, at least he managed to capture all of our action-packed battles."

Albert Muller

"Sighs Alright... I'll say it. It was fun. Besides having to listen to Graham brag about how this will hit the box office like Avengers: Infinity War, overall, it was a great experience. Thanks to Director Tom for making it happen!"

Don Houston

The screen doesn't show Houston—just a cardboard box sitting in his place.

Question: What was the best part of filming?Joey

"The Eastern Front scene... We originally planned to have more footage, but sadly, Director Tom had to cut most of it so he could move on to the mutiny arc and introduce the Jester and Kai."

Kay

"Despite me playing into all the American stereotypes, it was really cool to see the diversity among the Americans on Tom's side—Germans, French, Polish, Russians, Japanese, Irish, Scottish, Canadians, English, and even Australians! It was great seeing so many different cultures represented."

Darjeeling

"My opinion of the Americans remains the same... Well, except for Washington Boys. Given their background, I suppose I should have expected it. I can still hear Archie screaming 'Scotland Forever' in the distance."

Archie

"SCOTLAND FOREVER!!!"

Archie suddenly kicks off his seat, grabs his bagpipes, and starts playing Scotland the Brave with full enthusiasm.

Austin Mayes & Nonna

Austin: "To be honest, the fight scenes were the best part. When we were tasked with going up against the Jester, it was something we never expected to do—it was intense!"

Nonna: "The crazy stunts we had to do were incredible! Especially the one where we were supposed to fall off a mountain, but we ended up doing something even wilder instead."

Red Houston

"The best part? Probably the moment when my own company fooled me into thinking my brother had arrived to meet us..."

The screen shifts to a recording of Red and his Airborne team, dubbed Able Company, moving through an area when Red suddenly notices something is off.

"What the hell... There weren't supposed to be fence here...." Red said confused as he tried to figure out the situation. "Um.... Adam and Brain... Take the rest of the troops behind some cover." Red said as one of the map analyzers give the Captain the small clipboard map. 

"There should be no fence here...." Red said looking over the map.

"Well, maybe we just go over the fence, sir?"

No... That's not the point. It's just... where the hell are we?" Red said 

Red cursed under his breath as his map analyst pointed out that they were a grid off. Just as he processed the mistake, a voice suddenly rang out:

"Is there a problem, Captain Red?"

Red's eyes widened at the sound of the voice—it was unmistakably his older brother, Mickey. His jaw clenched in frustration; breaking radio silence like that was reckless.

Before he could respond, his map analyst whispered urgently, "Sir... that's supposed to be Commander Houston."

Red's head snapped toward him, confusion flickering in his eyes. Houston? That couldn't be right. His older brother's Ranger company wasn't supposed to be anywhere near them.

Then, realization struck as he heard another voice echoing from behind cover:

"What is your goddamn hold-up, Captain Red?!"

The voice was nearly spot on, but Red now knew the truth—it was one of his own Airborne boys mimicking Houston.

Still, caught in the moment, Red panicked and blurted out:

"Um... Fence! Uh... Barbed wire fence!"

A brief silence followed before the 'Commander Houston' impersonator barked back:

"Now you cut down that fence and get this goddamn company on the move!"

That nearly did it. A few of the troops behind cover struggled to contain their laughter, shoulders shaking as they tried to suppress the urge to burst out laughing.

After cutting off the fence and making thing worse as Red went the wrong way not the way that he was supposed to go made Houston to go where Red is and dragged him back as Red later figure out that he was fooled by his own company. 

Red swore that the second this mission was over, someone was getting KP duty for a week.

Question: What was the best action film ever recorded?Kazuhira Jefferson

"Oh, now that—I've got to say—was the warehouse defense scene against Edward and Maho. It was amazing! Despite not using tanks for that part, it was absolutely incredible. One of the best things we've ever done."

Dean Morgan

"I have to agree."

Don Houston

Once again, the camera pans to an empty chair... except for the ever-present cardboard box sitting there.

Edward Hill

"Okay, the warehouse fight scene takes the cake! I just didn't expect it to be such an adrenaline rush—even though I got lit up by Airsoft pellets."

Maho Nishizumi

"I have to agree with Edward. It's not my usual style, but I have to admit... it was fun to do."

Red Houston

"For me, the best recorded scene has to be the one inspired by Black Hawk Down—the Humvee escape scene. We actually pulled that off, and man... Director Tom knows exactly how to capture the intensity."

Question: Which character needs more focus?Elijah

"Totally me! I get that Tom's having trouble deciding which battle to focus on, but I'm just happy that he actually got some tapes of us."

Miho

"Honestly, I'm just glad I'm not in the spotlight this time."

Maho

"I don't mind it, but I heard there's going to be more between me and Edward."

Edward

"...There is?"

Closing Scene

"Well, that's all for now! Hope you guys enjoyed, and again, thanks for stopping by!"

I was about to wrap things up when suddenly—

Rustle.

A slight movement caught my eye.

I turned just in time to see the cardboard box behind me slowly lift up. Before I could react, Don Houston emerged from beneath it, moving like a ghost.

In one swift motion, he wrapped an arm around my neck, locking me into a chokehold.

I gasped, struggling for air.

"HOUSTON! WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING?!" I choked out, desperately trying to break free.

Houston ignored my panic, his grip firm as he pressed a knife to my neck.

His voice was low, menacing. "Where did he go?"

Through ragged breaths, I managed to sputter, "Who!?"

Houston tightened his grip. "Don't play dumb, Tom... You know who I'm talking about. Ever since Robert left, you've known where he went. Now tell me... where is he?"

"Where is he meeting Commander Anderson..." 

To Be Continued..... In the next story....

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