15 November, 2010 1650hrs
Oured, Osea

~ Gab/Blaze's p.o.v. ~

The top brass at the Sand Island allowed me to leave the base for a day off. I return back to my home and clean my house cause I have a visitor to come here later. I brought a flash drive contained all the footage about my missions since the attack on the fortress until the sunk of the Hrimfaxi. Maybe I should make another copy of the footage for myself, too.

As I was preparing the ingredients I need to make dinner for our guest, you know how fancy I am to make foods for the visitors I have, a doorbell rang and I immediately washed my hands.

"Wait a second!" I wiped my hands to dry and run towards the front door. When I open it, the man in an early 30's I called before came as scheduled. But one thing that surprises me is that two men I completely know also came to my house.

"Chris! Uncle Larry!" I hugged them tightly as they laughed and hugged back. I let go and hugged the man I once knew. "It's good to see you Doctor Hudson."

"You know you could just called me Michael instead." The doctor chuckles. Doctor Michael Hudson, a scientist that formerly works from Gründer Industries. A man who can create such advance weapons installed for every modern planes the world has. He's a wise man like Larry I tell you. How do I- no, we know him do you ask? In 2006, Larry introduced him to my friends and family. He said he left the factory for the sake of involving the mess they made and just wished for a peaceful life like us. The fact that the Gründer Industries officially owned by Osea now, it still has the Belkan witchcraft hidden somewhere. It took a while before Michael became a leader of the Air Research Unit. And yes, he is Belkan.

After the greetings, I went to the kitchen to prepare dinner for us. The boys gathered in the living room, watching the battles I've been during the couple of weeks. While cooking, Orby enters the chat. "It's wierd. Seeing a lonely girl hanging out with the boys makes things awkward and fun."

"Oi, what do you mean fun? They're my family! C'mon you know I'm still young to find a lover and too busy to fly in the sky. You're crazy." I said.

"Well, you and your family are born to be crazy anyway." Orby shot back.

"I guess you're right... Now if you may excuse me, I have some things to finish first before performing an inspection."

"Roger that. I'll be back once it started." Then she's gone. It's funny, I'm the only one who can communicate with the Orb Spirit with my mind and the others can't hear us. Hopefully one day they don't see me like that talking or mental hospital is welcome you to stay. After we all ate dinner and talking about our life, we gathered in the living room. I went to the footage where the so called 8492nd Squadron attacked civilians.

"Damn, Gab. Didn't expect that you will be sent to the central commands for investigation." Chris mused.

"And I hate it." I said, "They didn't believe us about 8492nd Squadron attacking the Yuke college. Its a good thing I have evidence or else I wil get a loudmouth from the generals, too."

"It's strange to see that they're the one who rescue the president during your patrol. And now they're the one who bombed the civilians." Michael said.

I glance at Larry who gets a bit uncomfortable 'bout the bombing civilian topic, so I decided to change it. "What about the Prime Minister in Yuktobania? Didn't he wanted peace as well?"

It was my uncle to answer this time. "About that, your friend Vikhor said that he hasn't seen or heard about the Prime Minister since, and he grow suspicious about the generals. I told him the same thing about President Harling's case, he decided to tag along with our investigation."

"So both of them disappear? Without them, the top brass will take over and control the roles in this war. How are we supposed to bring peace this early?"

Silence filled inside the house. Even with just few of us working together to end this war, we still have no idea who's responsible for this war now how will the war end without increasing casualties. Suddenly, Orby has some request for me. "Gab, remember the time we got a mission on Apito International Airport? Look at the footage and check on one of the cargo planes. I think there is something fishy about it."

I was baffled why she wants me to check at it, but I do what she said. I grabbed the remote and select the footage about the airport raid, and fast forward where you can clearly see the whole cargo plane in side view.

"Hey Gab, what is that?" Doc asked.

"I was checking on this cargo, this was coming from the Yukes." I answered. Why she want me to look at it, we know that Yukes enter the airport with damn SAMs and AAs and tanks-

"Wait, did you said those are Yukes?" My brother asked which I nodded in response. "How the hell did they enter Oured where their continent is far away from here? They supposed to be able to detected earlier!"

He's right. There's no way they enter Oured without getting detected. "Unless they were able to change their IFF."

"Even if they do, they still have to bypass through their defenses." Michael pointed out.

"Do you think the reason behind this war is coup d'etat?" I asked softly.

"If what you said is true, then we have to find out these people behind it. I might as well help to find out about 8492nd and called some help from our friends." Larry said. I smile and thanked him, its a good feeling to have someone to support the peace of the world without violence. Most of my friends are part military, and now with our best scientist and legendary aces we have we can end this war as much as we can.

I sighed and lean my back on the couch. "After this damn war, I'm leaving Osea. As much as I like the president, I can't stand how top brass treated us. Especially that fatass base commander on our base."

"Fat?" Chris look at me, confused. "That guy assigned as base commander? How much weight he had?"

"Thick enough to not fit on a fighter jet." I answered. "Major Hamilton is much more decent to command us than him. I even called him Colonel Donut without him knowing about it. Probably hiding his stash of donuts somewhere."

All of the boys laughed. "Then there's this old man named Pops. He's a chief mechanic, but we consider him as our father to our home. I swear, I was shocked that he finds out about about my family."

"He knows? How?"

"Well... Last time, Captain Bartlett forced me to tell everything about it, but he promised not to tell everyone. Except Pops. But since they were buddies since 15 years ago when they both shot down."

"Wait, 15 years ago?" Larry look at me, confused. "I remember Bartlett, aka Heartbreak 1, got shot down by Schwarze, but I don't remember your mechanic being shot down."

"Well, he's not "Huckebein the Raven" if he isn't get chased by Belkans."

"Wait, Huckebein? That guy?!" Larry said in shocked. "I didn't know it was him! Cipher and I was attempting to rescue that Ace when he was shot down by one of the Belkans."

"I swear I was shocked when he told me everything about it. He told me he branded as traitor to Belka so he escaped."

"He escaped? For what reason?" Doc Hudson asked.

"Its... Well..." Should I say it? Yeah, I probably should. "He was ordered by his superiors to drop a nuclear weapon on his own country, which he refused."

"Which was the day where seven nukes detonate on their own soil." Chris said, feeling gloomy. "I can feel the horrors and hear screams of the people clinging on their life..."

If Pops didn't disagree, it will be called Eight Pillars of Belka. I watched both Belkans who I am with, heads down with sorrowful face. Uncle felt miserable because he was there the time the nukes detonate, including my dad. I hugged him to comfort his feelings, slowly he smile and pats my back. "Thanks, I need that one."

"Geez, no wonder your first name is Gabriel." Michael mused, "You're like a guardian angel to us and everyone around you."

"An angel being the daughter of the demon lord? Shit things going on." I laughed. "Anyways, why are you two here anyway?"

"Larry was here few days ago so I made a call and need his assistance, then Chris decides to tag along to check on you."

"Figures." I said. "Now if you excuse me I'm going to sleep. Need to get back to base early or else the base commander barked in front of my face." I was about to leave the couch then Doc stopped me. I look at him confused, probably he has something to say to me.

"Before I left, I have to say something to you." He said. "I send a special weapon that I've made for your plane. We already tested it and it was a success. The delivery will arrived tomorrow."

My eyes went wide when he said about special weapon. Belkans are geniuses when it comes in creating such advance weapons. It's a good thing we have him! "Really? What is it?"

"Oh soon you will find out." He winked. Aw man, I have to get back early so I can see it. "I was now working on a new weapon fitted for some planes."

"This guy is unbelievable. This madlad can make his own version of Gründer now!" Chris exclaimed. "I mean look at him! He got a look of a mad scientist who probably making a flying fridge or something!"

"Ah y'know how Belkans are." Larry smiled. I shook my head, chuckling. "Thanks for the gift, Doc."

"Anytime."

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After they left, I lay down on my bed. Taking a deep breath and looked at the ceiling. My brother decides to stay her for overnight. God, I miss my mom and dad. I really want to spend time with then a lot. I have enough of this war. Hmm, maybe I should talk about different topics. Like about love life, your hobby, or anything else. There's one thing I haven't asked about. "Hey Orby."

"What is it, big sis?"

"Is there something you can do besides talking to me in my head? I mean you're a spirit orb and you reborn me to this world. I mean.. just asking."

It took a while for me to received an answer. "There is few, one is I can show myself in front everyone which we don't want to. The other is I can take over your body and control it."

.... Wait, what?

"I can control your body even in an unconscious state, except if you're dead. However I can only do that for a short amount of time." That was cool. "I didn't know you can do that. But if you controls my whole body, wouldn't I ended up in coma?"

"Well you can see everything like I did only if you are conscious." She explained. Well I guess we found the answer. It still a curiosity how the things like Orby exist in this universe, or how they were created. But who knows? The universe is infinite and so much to discover about their existence. It is much of surprise if alien enters this world. But whatever where Orby exist, I'm thankful enough to be given a second chance to live in another world. I heard the door opened and saw my brother entering the room.

"Cannot sleep, huh?" Chris asked.

"Maybe. Just thinking about this war."

Chris sits at the corner of my bed. "In just five years, we already have another war in this world." Well he's not wrong about that. There is this Belkan War in 1995, then Ulysses Day in 1999, The Continental War in 2004, then few years later, another war exist as if the world was created to make wars.

"If the world don't work together for the peace of mankind, who knows where we get to something." I said.

"You're right." He sighed. "Thankfully, we created our own organization for world peace. To think we have some Belkans joined with us, things makes more interesting."

I laugh a bit. Yeah we have our first Belkan friend since we met one in Belkan. Its funny how we able to enter their territory that easily, and stayed for like few months aiding people affecting by the nukes nearby. Just as one of our friends said(yes we do have a lot of friends across the world), to enter Belka, act like Belkan, speak Belkan, look like Belkan, and be one with the Belkans. I should say it so stupid and funny to say that.

"Hey, Gab. You've mentioned that you're leaving Osea after the war. Do you know where you gonna go?" Chris asked.

"Well.. I planned to go to Gracemeria and join the Air Force there." I answered, "I swear, their Air Force is the most decorated among all air force in the world."

"Nothing can beat saying 'Go dance with the Angels'" my brother chuckled. "You mind ended up saying that while drinking tea."

"Screw you." I said. "Now shoo. I'm going back to sleep now."

"Righty-o, miss imagination."

"Find a girlfriend you dumbass!" He laugh before he left the room. After his leave, I hugged my beloved pillow and fall asleep cause tomorrow, I have to go back to my base.

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16 November, 2010 0928 hrs
Hangar B, Sand Island

~ 3rd person's p.o.v. ~

The weapon that Doc Hudson sent for Blaze finally arrived in Sand Island, but she hasn't come back yet. So Pops had to call her about the package and she said that just install it to her plane and she will check it once she arrives. The weapon was inside a large rectangular container, perfectly sealed inside. He loose all the screws that seals to it and opens the container. The weapon he saw surprises him a lot. It was a large light grey cylinder with a metal sphere attached to the end, with a broad rectangular figure that will attach to the plane. There is also a paper that said the type of weapon.

"Pulse Lazers for F-22 Raptor only."

To thunk such weapon like this is created, and managed to received from the unknown. There is also a note on how to install the TLS and another note for Blaze. It read:

Hey Gab. I hope you like the gift I made for you, and I bet you are grinning like crazy right now. I need to warn you, don't use this weapon when you are near the place full of civilians. Good luck and end this war for peace.

- Doctor Michael Hudson

P.s. your dad and mom said they want you call them soon as long as you're not on a mission. :)

It's good to see that someone support her now and then. But one thing that bothers him is this doctor, probably a scientist. And he also knew Gab and her family. Whoever he is, he is a nice scientist. A jet engine sound heard from the sky. Blaze finally came back from her day off, landed to the runway before parking her plane to the hangar. Once she got off the cockpit of the plane, she ws greeted by a smiling old man. "Good to see you back, Blaze."

Blaze laugh and step out off the ladder. "You know I only have a day off, Pops. So! Did the package arrive?"

The mechanic nodded and show her the new weapon. Blaze's eyes went wide when she saw it and hurriedly checks the weapon. "Holy shit! Its the Pulse Lazers!"

"Do you know about this?"

"Yep! Doc Michael said about making Pulse Lazers compatible for F-22, F-15, and other planes. I'm going to thank him later! Oh god I can't wait to test this out! Wooo!"

Pops just laughed on how energetic and excited she is. "But first, you have to meet with your wingmen. They're at the crew room if you going to find them now."

"Roger. And thanks Pops!" She runs away from the hangar. Things are going to be a bit more interesting.

=•=•=•=•=•=

Hamilton is on the Control Tower to watch Blaze performing a test on her new weapon. She have to be far away from the island so no damage will occur. He had to say, he was impress about the pulse lazer she had installed on her plane, at the same time, he was curious on how he get such deadly weapon. Those drones she attacked instantly killed by those lazer, as if it was in some sort of Star Wars theme.

After those training, he went back to his room after got a video record of her flying practice and some from the previous training. He watched the video of the dogfights from the Demon Lord and Ribbon Fighter, and compare it to her performance. They all perform the same maneuver. The only difference is that Blaze can be crazy and suicidal when it comes to combat maneuvers. There is no doubt that these three aces are related to one another, but cannot find a proof for that. He became impatient whenever he tried to find the truth. For now he have to rest.

Once he left the room, he heard bunch of chatters coming from the crew room, so he peaks and listen.

"Okay ladies and gentlemen! At midnight, we will begin our ghost hunting session. For those who able to find a ghost gets a reward. Remember, 30 bucks per ghost."

One of the nuggets raise one hand. "Major Blaze, are you sure ghost are real?"

Her grin went wider, "Of course we will. Especially that Motormouth over there."

"Wh- Hey! What's that supposed to mean?!" Chopper shouted.

"I mean Blaze was right. You screamed in a high pitched tone when she scared us back in her house." Grimm pointed out.

"I wasn't scared, it was a sudden jumpscare!" He retorted.

"That is why you are going to hold a crucifix, Chopper." All of them laughed except for Chopper. Orby saw everything and just giggles.

"Gab plays too many video games, especially the horror games. At least she lays off from playing it." And the ghost hunting session begins.

=•=•=•=•=•=

A middle-age man was sitting alone on the chair inside of a dark room, reading files about the Wardog Squadron. He also obtain the footage of their combat sortie from his 'acquaintance'. He was impressed to their captain of the squadron's flying ability, at such young age she was able to command her own flight. His acquaintance also said that she has a family history of aces, and still under theory that she was related to the Demon Lord and Ribbon Fighter, he still need an evidence to prove it. He watched the footage again and again, as if learning the way she flies.

"This young lady flies recklessly and stubborn, but unpredictable. She and her wingmen will become the key to end this war... I must keep an eye on her." The man sighed and closed his computer, leaving the room. He and his fellow associatives will soon achieve their one true goal.

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Apologize for this chapter being so short. But I hope you will have fun reading it.

P.s. I wonder who's that man reading Wardog's files.