ALNUS HILL

Y/N POV:

The base has been coming along, hard to believe is started as a trench network and a few dozen tents. Now it's a star fortress covering all directions and centered around the Gate. We brought the refugees back to the base, we then report it to the Major. Who is not happy that we brought them here.

Higaki: What?! Who told you to bring them here?!

Itami: So bringing 'em here was a bad idea?

Higaki: Do we have any where to keep them, Dummy?

Itami: Uh...What do we do then?

Higaki: *slams desk* I'm supposed to ask that! *groans* Guess I'll report it.

Y/N: Sir respectfully, we couldn't abandon those people to their fate. Plus this is opportunity to learn more about the locals here, and start a friendly dialogue as we planned to do in the first place.

Higaki: I suppose you have a point L/N let me call the General.

The Major reports the General on the what we discovered as well as the refugees.

Higaki: So for now Itami and L/N we'll accept the Coda refugees as part of a humanitarian effort. And Itami and L/N you're in charge of housing and observing them for now.

Y/N: Yes sir. Also I'd like permission to interview some the refugees individually for my report to Washington.

Higaki: I'll see what I can do L/N.

Itami: Wait, I'M supposed to be responsible for them?

Higaki: That's right. You brought 'em Dummy SO YOU TAKE CARE OF 'EM!

After Itami got chewed out by the Major who is now slumped over. We were in the hallway with four members from 3rd Recon.

Itami: Kuribayashi and Kurokawa, we need some rations from the quartermaster. Kurata and Tomita, see if you can get some tents.

All: Roger.

Itami:  L/N can you help me out with the paperwork?

Y/N: Sorry Itami, I have to get my quarters set up start drafting my report to Washington. I am long overdue for that

Itami: Seriously you're just going to let me do all the requisition forms.

Y/N: Dude, all the forms are in Japanese. I have to fill my own forms just for basic stuff like ammo. But I will be down later to help set up the refugee camp.

???: Itami, L/N.

We look to calling our name to see an officer wearing glasses.

Itami: Huh? Lieutenant Yanagida

Y/N: Who? Oh right he's the General's adjutant.

Yanagida: Do you both have a moment? *plays with hair*

Yanagida brought us some where private.

Yanagida: All right then just admit it.

Itami: Admit what?

Yanagida: Don't play dumb with me. In all your service you never missed one call into headquarters. But after taking on this dragon not one message has gotten through. You thought we would order you to abandon the refugees, didn't you?

Itami: Huh? Must be this new place! Messing with the radio and the frequencies and whatnot?

Y/N: Yeah that would be my guess too.

Yanagida: You're both full of shit. Look Itami there a lot of resources here, vast amounts of habitual land around us, and there's not a trace of environmental pollution to speak of. And from what our geologists have found we could shake the entire world's economy with what's here. And the only gateway to this world is right in the middle of Japan. The government doesn't know what to do with this treasure. So the Diet wants to know what exactly we're sitting on. Specifically they want to know if it's worth turning half the world's major powers against us .

He looks to me.

Y/N: Hate to agree with the desk jockey but he's got a point. Japan has a hot pie sitting on the window sill and everyone wants a piece of it. But whatever the politicians are doing I don't care. I just go where they tell me to. I'll leave you two with this I've got other things to do.

I leave but I can still hear some of the conversation.

Yanagida: Do you trust him?

Itami: He saved a lot of lives both in Ginza and here. He's been on the grounds with us since day one and has the respect of both officer and enlisted alike of course I trust him.

Yanagida: Okay, but he's an American and he's has to put America's interests first.

Time Skip: Y/N Quarters

Y/N POV:

I finally set up my quarters and got permission to interview some of the refugees individually I requested the three most interesting ones. The young girl with blue hair, the girl dressed in gothic attire with the large halberd, and the elf girl. I'm sitting at a table with two glasses of water, a notepad, and pen as the first interviewee walks in it's blue haired one.

Y/N: Have a seat.

She sit in the chair across from me with expressionless face.

Y/N: Can you tell me your name young lady?

Lelei: Lelei la Lalena.

Y/N: (Damn try saying that three times fast) Ms Lalena, my name is Lieutenant L/N and I'm told you're a "mage".

Lelei: Lelei will suffice, and yes but I'm still an apprentice.

Y/N: can you give me demonstration?

Lelei uses her magic to make the water in the glass to actually levitate then proceeds to put back in the glass.

Y/N: That's very fascinating. How old are you Lelei? (Holy crap! You don't see that in Vegas!)

Lelei: I'm fifteen.

As I talk to her and jot down notes she gives me a curious look.

Y/N: You want to ask me something just ask away little lady.

Lelei: Your clothing, your looks, the language you're writing are all different. You are not Japanese so what are you?

Y/N: You're an astute one aren't you. Yes I'm not Japanese, I'm from another country on the other side of the Gate.

Lelei: And what country is that?

Y/N: The United States of America and our citizens are called Americans. We're allies of Japan, I'm basically it's sole representative here.

Lelei: You're a soldier?

Y/N: Close, I'm a Marine.

After talking with Lelei for a while I learned a lot about magic and she learned a lot as well and dismissed her. later the girl in Gothic attire came and sat down with a smile on her face.

Y/N: Can you tell me you're name ma'am?

Rory: Well aren't you the gentleman. You may call me Rory Mercury an Apostle of the Dark Lord Emroy.

Y/N: Emroy is a local deity Ms. Mercury?

Rory: Please, call me Rory and yes Emroy is the God of War and Death.

Y/N: (Wow. It's like Ares and Hades had a love child) That weapon you got there is pretty crazy, I work out every day and I struggle to pick it up with two hands. Yet you're holding it one handed, and you pulled some pretty impressive feats when the dragon attacked. You're not human are you?

Rory: You are correct, I am a Demigod!

Y/N: A Demigod? if you don't mind me asking can you tell me you're age?

Rory: Nine hundred and sixty of your years Sweetie.

Y/N: (FUCKING WHAT?!) That's quite a stretch. Were you born this way?

Rory: No, I was born a human later became a demigod. But enough about me, I would like to know more about you.

I explain myself to Rory and she tells me on the local religion of this world. I thank her educating me and the does as well with a flirtatious smile. Next came in the elf girl with a very nervous look on her face as she sits down.

Y/N: There's no need to be nervous young lady. Can you tell me you're name?

Tuka: I'm...Hodrew's daughter...Tuka Luna Marceau. From Coan

Y/N: Ms. Marceau I'm truly sorry about your village, I wish we could've been there sooner.

Tuka: Oh...That wasn't  your fault and please call me Tuka.

Y/N: Very well, you're an elf Tuka as I've been told can you tell me how old you are?

Tuka: one hundred and sixty-five sir.

Y/N: (WHAT THE HELL?! SHE'S YOUNGER THAN RORY BUT SHE'S OLDER THAN ME AND ITAMI COMBINED! AND I CALLED HER YOUNG LADY!) Okay, you know I should be thanking you know.

Tuka: For what? I haven't done anything.

Y/N: You told us where to target the dragon during the attack that thing would have burned us for sure.

Tuka: Oh it was nothing at all. But why did you want to talk to me?

I again explain myself and she explains elven culture to me.

Y/N: Well I got everything I need here, thank you Tuka you can go now.

Tuka: Oh, okay *stands up* and thank you for saving my life L/N.

Y/N: Think nothing of it, I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

She leaves with a smile on her face but something is still troubling that poor girl. I gather my notes and begin writing my report to Washington this is gonna take a while.

Time Skip: BATHS (Don't even think about it!)

Third POV:

Tuka, Rory, and Lelei are in one of the JSDF baths washing to day away.

Rory: Ahhh...This is divine, I still can't believe these self defense force people set up an authentic bath in here.

Lelei: I've never had...a warm bath like this

Rory: Is that right?

Lelei: I'm from the Lourdo tribe...we're nomads...we're constantly moving. So my baths have always been cold. Miss Oracle is this new to you?

Rory: Please dear. Call me Rory.

Lelei: Oh! You can call me Lelei.

Rory: Well, in the temple, there was an absolutely gorgeous imperial-style bath. But as one of Emroy's apostles I've bathed in more rivers and streams than I care to count. So, I'm enjoying the fact that I can take a bath in such away. It's kind of luxurious.

Lelei: They're going to do this everyday. It's what Itami said.

Rory: Itami? Oh the Lieutenant?

Tuka: Wait! That's man who saved me, right? When I was stuck at the bottom of the village well. I wondered if he was the one who pulled me out.

Lelei: Yes, it was Itami's team...he was the officer in charge. Speaking of did any of you speak to L/N.

Rory: Oh yes the "American" I believed he called himself. He is second in command of Itami's team.

Tuka: He was asking about elven culture. Did he ask any of you about something?

Lelei: He asked me about how magic works.

Rory: He asked me about "religious customs."

Lelei: These soldiers are known as the self defense force of Japan, and here's what fascinating Japan's not the only country on the other side of the Gate. L/N's country "The Untied States of America" is much bigger and is an ally of Japan.

Rory: I think he said he was a member of the "United States Marine Corps."

Tuka: And he said he was it's sole representative here as well.

Lelei: There's a world we have yet to discover...it's bigger than we thought.

Time Skip: Y/N's Quarters

Y/N POV:

I finish my report and I got word the antenna was up and running so I was about to hit send when started thinking about what Yanagida said.

Y/N:(I really don't care what's going on with the politicos. I've been with these people since Ginza and the idea that I would ever betray them over a political agenda just makes my skin crawl. Unfortunately those are same people I swore an oath to and who sign my paycheck every month.)

I hit send and hope they use this information wisely but I highly doubt it. I decide to take my mind off the whole thing, by blasting "A Reason for Me to Fight" by All That Remains and doing pull ups.

Time Skip: Assembly Area

Third POV:

The 3rd Recon is getting ready to move out again Tuka, Rory, and Lelei want to trade wyvern scales in a city called "Italica." Itami is checking for updates on his phone.

Kurata: So...now the SDF is a delivery service?

Itami: Stop your bellyaching. It'll give 'em a chance to start supporting themselves. Plus, we finally get a chance to take a look at some of the ways they do trade and commerce around here. Whoa! Guess who got another update..Meee!

Kurata: And...he's gone. Say where's Lieutenant L/N at?

Itami: Oh crap! I forgot to tell him about this! Hey Kuribayashi can you go get L/N.

Kuribayashi: Roger.

Kuribayshi runs toward Y/N quarters it's not to hard to find it's the one with the American and Marine Corps flag flying outside while knocking on the door she sees a sign written in three languages.

CAMP NARNIA

SPECIAL REGION, JAPAN

POST COMMANDER: 1ST LT F/N L/N USMC

She knocks on the door again no answer she puts her ear to hear music and opens the door and rock music is blasting in the room, a flag is hanging on the railing and near by Y/N is doing pull ups.

Kuribayashi: Lieutenant!...Lieutenant!...LIEUTENANT!!!

Y/N turns to the source of the shouting and drops from the pole and turns off the music.

Y/N: Shit, sorry about that Sergeant. *grabs towel* Did you need something?

Kuribayashi notices he's not wearing a shirt and her face turns bright red

Kuribayashi: Uh...OH! Right sir, we're moving out to a place called "Italica" to see how the commerce is done around here. And uh...the three girls from before are going to trade wyvern scales to help support themselves.

Y/N: And I'm finding about this now because...

Kuribayashi: Because Lieutenant Itami forgot to tell you sir. *stares*

Y/N: *sighs* That jackass. Give me ten mikes to clean up and get my gear, you go ahead a tell Itami that Kuribayashi.

Kuribayashi: Yes sir!

Kuribayshi quickly leaves still with a bright red face.

Y/N: Wonder why her face was all red? Like she ain't seen a man without a shirt before.

Y/N quickly cleans up and puts his gear and look at a green duffel bag he has in the corner of his room. He decides to grab it and head toward 3rd Recons' assembly area.

Itami: Hey, there he is!

Y/N: Thanks for telling me before hand Itami! I was middle of doing PT!

Itami: Sorry man, hey what's in the duffel bag?

Y/N: *loads duffel bag into vehicle* Oh...just an "Insurance Policy"

Kurata: "Insurance Policy" sir?

Y/N: Yeah just in case. *broads vehicle* is everyone here?

Itami: Yep.

Y/N: Alright. Let's move out!

The vehicle depart the base and head for the city of Italica.

A/N: Well that's gonna do it for now we'll get back into the action next time. You know the drill by now share, vote, follow me if you want have a great day or night and I'll see you in the next chapter. LATER!!