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Relaxing on a bale of hay Tails was peacefully napping to rest from the troubles of his new crusade. Under him the heavy steel wheels were signing him a sweet lullaby as they were knocking against the tracks. Beside him were some of his new acquaintances which he followed on in the common quest to hunt down the hill-dwelling armies of terror. That was until his sleep in was interrupted by loud voice.
-Private Prower, do you want a coffee or not? “As he woken up he noticed that Ginger and Ivan were handing out Coffee with rum to the occupants, as they boarded the train at 12 in the night and it only set off at 2.30 it was now 7 in the morning, way past the usual wakeup call.
-Oh…, yes I do… “he said gleefully”
-There, "she poured him a cup" how much rum you need?
-Not much, "he cringed displeased with the idea" just a bit…
-There you go…, “she said as she handed him a large tin mug and a slice of buttered crude barley bread” the train should arrive at the rally point in about one hour.
-It wasn’t too long since the last quest…, "Sleek joined the conversation" any idea what this is for?
-Dunno…, I asked Quill if he knows anything but he said he hasn’t been briefed yet.
-And neither was my sergeant…"added Tails, sipping his coffee"
-Well, We will find out soon… “Said Sleek as he finished his bread” Barely made it last time with the whole peninsula thing… I am sure that the next one will be just as interesting, if you know what I mean...
-We did lose four people then didn’t we? "Cringed Tails as he remembered the skirmish"
-Yes…, Anna is gone, so are Pete, Mok, and the other guy I don’t know?
-Lan, “Added Ginger”, he was replacing the other girl from Quiller’s line who got injured in the charge. Didn’t knew much about him…,
Flashback…
The troops were leaving the train and were immediately ordered to fortify the area around the south side of the passage. That was when after 5 hours of digging that by the brightest of luck they have struck gold.
-Comrades! Look! “Yelled Anna as Tails, Lobiev, Sleek and few other approached...”
-What is that? "Lobiev asked in response..."
-Looks like there are planks buried under there.
-Could be a hidden enemy supply crate or a makeshift antitank mine, I’ll get the sapper.
The spot in the trench was very carefully dug around until it became clear that it was too large to be a mine, nor a crate. The keen fighters soon realised what was under them as they have, pretty much, struck gold…
-The thing is a tunnel! That’s how the pirates get their supplies! “Exclaimed a walrus” That's worth a good medal!
-What will we do with it then? “Asked Anna” Should we demolish it…
-If we demolish it…, “began the Captain” They will probably dig a new one, it fact I am sure they have a backup hole somewhere. What I will do is…., “he puzzled” I will tell the Major that he should inform ether the Aviation Core, or the Imperial Navy to blast at the breech, The depth is only about 2 meters so a few blasts with 16 inch shells or a bomber run should clear the way.
-What about the railroad, won’t it get destroyed too
-And what if they turn to harassing the residents?
-There is only one fishing village on the other side and it is already enforced with a platoon of linefielders, so the residents will not get harassed. Also we already have only few essential runs there “the officer dismissed the issue” I am going to inform the commander…
-HELP! “Someone gasped as the planks snapped and a bayoneted rifle protruded from the opening a few people have fallen into the pit”
-F@*K, Grenades read…, “he then realised there are at least three people in there…, Fix bayonets! Ring of Steel, round the hole, at the triple! I am giving you one chance! “The officer yelled brandishing a rapier” you get out of this hole and surrender to the crown with my people intact. Or you will be annihilated…
-What’s the deal Joey? Can’t we be left alone? “Oiled a voice from down below”
-You are a traitor to the land of five nations! I assume you have blood on you as well. Two odd years in a camp and we will forget everything what happened. Then you can go free!
-Make it four you Imperialist scum, we won’t give in! "the voice shouted defiantly"
-Whatever…, it’s the last shipment you will get through anyway, when the council finds out of this, all the bombers and battleships will make the life of your operations a tad short.
-It wills not the only life which will be short! “The man warned”
-Look, “the officer said in a calm tone” Do you honestly think the men in charge care two pence about your threats? At best you will have your tunnels blown and starve. Why cause more suffering then necessary, you lost already! You let my people go; surrender and then we will be back to who we are. You will only make yourself miserable if…
A line of gunfire followed with loud screams under the earth…, some were shocked to hear it. As the screams faded they heard some loud running from beneath.
-You BA$^@+£s!!! A scream echoed through the land as a blond human rushed into the pit with a fixed bayonet into the hole screaming a high pitched battle cry, immediately she dropped dead as she looked down the hole, with a gaping hole in the nose.
-Anna… "someone gasped"
-No one get near the hole! This calls for something special. “He thought for 2 seconds and then rapidly exclaimed in a somewhat reluctant tone” Masks ready, we will smoke them out!
Tails was then “amongst many others” was given what looked like a large aerosol can. There was a large print on it saying DANGER, CHLORINE, HANDLE WITH CARE” ;he put on a leathery mask with a large canister on the mouthpiece and glassy eye holes. On command some caps were unscrewed with yellow smoke blowing rapidly from the top. The cans were thrown into the pit which was followed by choking sounds. Tails, Sleek and Lobiev leaped into the hole throwing more cans deeper in the tunnel. More canisters were thrown into the two either ends of the tunnel. As they charged forward the shadows inside the showed a display of disorder, some were dancing in agony. The danger was not out yet as there were three people who lifted their guns and spit out a volley of lead, all to no avail for they were blinded by the smoke. Soon steel has clashed with flesh dispatching the three resistors, soon there was the fourth one who was caught blue in the face holding his breath, it was when he was approached that he has submitted to his face and inhaled the damp air, he then looked into the eyes of the three troopers and smiled them into face,
“You've *cough got me on *cough this one! Go on then! *cough I dare you!” Tails didn't know what to do at the moment, until he was poked into shoulder “whe awsks you to wshoot mim...” Shoot him? What for, was this really what he was asking for why..., He soon sensed a jerk on his hand he saw the men right in front of him holding his gun by the bayonet. He Yanked it back and reared in bracing for impact. “C*cough mon coward, Shoot" But the words had a less "desired effect" as Tails's minded drifted away to a side as he was enveloped into his own memories.
-Shoot me Tails....
-No...
-There is no other choice, shoot me. Let me spread seeds of my people...
-Please, there must be another way? I can't live without you...
-Do it...I will always be with you...
*BANG!
Tails was immediately thrown back into reality as he saw a smoking muzzle held by a masked soldier... "Idhiotf" he mumbled angrily. "Getf moofing!" Tails nodded his head in obedience and proceeded with the bloody craft. But throughout the entire act his heart was sore with memories and associations.
The rest of the day was filled with pulling out the bodies and about seven half living rebels which were heavily coughing.
As Tails looked over his commanding officer he asked him as he took the mask off..., “Sir, what will become of these people” The officer gave him a sad glance and answered in a lifeless tone...
-Nothing good for sure, dreadful thing it is gas poisoning, “he swallowed as he continued” at best they will have to go through a week of suffering in the hospital while recovering. Some can't recover thou...,in about four days the oxygen deprivation will set in, this will start with muscles aching, it will follow on with inconsistent heart rate, soon the brain will knock on the scull like a new-born chick, by day six nothing good will happen...,
-... "Tails suddenly realised how much blood he had on his hands, all those people... they have dodne wrong and they should have been caught for sure but he did not cath them, he KILLED them. Was he any better than any of them? By now the captain noticed his horrified look and tried to cut in"
-Terrible, I know. Three of them will live "he tried to reassure Tails", the other two..., "he closely inspected their pupils and frowned upon coming to an unfortunate conclusion" You want to spare these men their misery or leave the acids set in?
-WHY?! “Tails exploded, he didn't expect to see something like”
-I had no other choice...,
-But?
-Private Prower! “he bust, but then he forced calmed himself down” Look at what position I was In, They've killed our people and wanted to make a run. Have they came back they would have warned the others, There is about a thousand of enemy operators buried within the Island. We would all be in trouble if we would let them go. I HATE using concentrated chlorine. Seen the Tractor plant fire? So many fine folk chocked up there in misery. But if that is what they are prepared to do... I don't want to appear as same to these scum but what options I have? “deep breath” I am just as upset as you are..., I will have someone deal with them...
-Not to mention “added someone” in the end death is death, whether it’s a knife, a gun, a shell or acid…, we had bigger body counts before from cold steel…
Tails at first was still horrified but the then remembered the Metarex... They have dealt with them before, and they did not just stop them... In some ways this is similar to that... But instead of doing it for the galaxy this time it was mearly a country he was fighting for. A country which was not even his. But nonetheless feeling somewhat relived he adusted his cap, stood tall and added: "aye sir, duty is duty and soldiers duty is never done" he then piched the front of his cap and stomped his left foot.
-Atta boy "the officer smiled and saluted him back"
Back to the train...,
-What a horrendous skirmish that was...; "Shrugged Tails" let’s not talk about it anymore.
-Sure... although, “added Sleek” I didn't even knew we were given gas grenades... " thought the officer has to ask to get them...
-Quill has insisted that we are given some, they did prove useful thou... we cleared the trails with little issues.
-And have you seen the forms Marshworth had to fill in after using them..., you have to give him some credit, I would have probably let them get away..., said Sleek"
-Let’s not talk about that…
-They did knock the shipping out?
-They have sent the HMW Cake as we left..., it was on patrol nearby.
-This will make them poop their shorts! "Exclaimed ginger" They are very big, the Firefly battleships… was it 600 feet long?
"I think it was 610... or 200ish meters... they got eight sixteen inch guns you know...
-I wonder how they like 16 inches ACROSS! "Ginger giggled" Let alone salvoes of 'em...
-Do you like bread for breakfast? “Tails asked not wanting to hear about explosives or battleships” we appear to have nothing but that for breakfast.
-Sure, best breakfast it is bread…
-It is nice with a good hard-boiled egg thou, or a sausage…
-Can’t stand hard boiled eggs “added Ginger” but I do love them with marmalade. Pity it usually so expensive to get marmalade...
-Yeah it's a bummer "Added Tails" I do like sausages, and eggs. What about omelettes?
-Mate, omelettes are meant for supper…
-Not for breakfast? “Questioned Tails”
-No "said Ginger"
-Nope "added Sleek" Keeps you warm in the winter...
-When do you have the roast then?
-Potatoes are for dinner…,
-I do prefer lunches thou…,"said Sleek rubbing his belly" back when I was at school I used to have beetroot soup along with sausages and peas on Saturdays. Best stuff it was... I sometimes send my boy Karl if he can sneak out some school food... it bring back good memories...
-So you had Sunday and Wednesday off then?
-When you go to school you only get Sunday off… Wednesday is for factory workers.
-Really, “though Tails” I never went to school in my place…
-What!? How did you learn things then? I mean you are obviously you are not illiterate, if anything you are very good with your stuff but... You do have to pass an equivalent in second tier to serve. The kids usually finish at 15; sure some bright lads squeeze out at 13-12. For you 11 is still reasonable…, but you did pass any kind of test before entering?
-Yup… "he said casually"
-…
-You are a very bright lad then… "Sleek patted Tails on the back" And you are good at mending tractors!
-Thanks!
-Did you at one point… went to space? "someone cut in" Sorry I've read about two years ago in a paper that...
The train Suddenly came to a grinding halt. The people peeked out until it was heard what happened.
-The rail is gone! Somebody took out the tracks!
-We have to roll back now…
-Load the rifles, there might be…,
-Bonzaiiii!!! "Echoed as a pickup truck rolled out with two people on the back they have grazed the train and left, soon another truck pulled out, this one with a high calibre machine gun in the rear. However, the terror was short lived as the truck had burst into flames along with all of its contents. The locomotive quickly puffed backwards at full power with the engineers franticly stroking the furnace with fans on max and the regulators and equalizers jammed to the full."
-Good thing we still have that cannon…, "said the other sergeant" I left the tank burns in the back cart.
-Anyone injured?
-Looks like…, wait? Where is Tails?
Meanwhile Tails was lying unconscious from a heavy hit to the head in a back of the first pickup truck. The three men in rags with foreign guns looked at him, one of which was very angry.
-I told you snatch an officer or an underofficer you fool! What are we supposed to do with this bloke?
-Oi, I can only grab whoever peeks out. This guy was the only one who I could grab!
-Comrades died for nothing! “The other guy hissed” Let’s see whenever he knows anything when he wakes up. Let’s see what the commander thinks of it…

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Relaxing on a bale of hay Tails was peacefully napping to rest from the troubles of his new crusade. Under him the heavy steel wheels were signing him a sweet lullaby as they were knocking against the tracks. Beside him were some of his new acquaintances which he followed on in the common quest to hunt down the hill-dwelling armies of terror. That was until his sleep in was interrupted by loud voice.
-Private Prower, do you want a coffee or not? “As he woken up he noticed that Ginger and Ivan were handing out Coffee with rum to the occupants, as they boarded the train at 12 in the night and it only set off at 2.30 it was now 7 in the morning, way past the usual wakeup call.
-Oh…, yes I do… “he said gleefully”
-There, "she poured him a cup" how much rum you need?
-Not much, "he cringed displeased with the idea" just a bit…
-There you go…, “she said as she handed him a large tin mug and a slice of buttered crude barley bread” the train should arrive at the rally point in about one hour.
-It wasn’t too long since the last quest…, "Sleek joined the conversation" any idea what this is for?
-Dunno…, I asked Quill if he knows anything but he said he hasn’t been briefed yet.
-And neither was my sergeant…"added Tails, sipping his coffee"
-Well, We will find out soon… “Said Sleek as he finished his bread” Barely made it last time with the whole peninsula thing… I am sure that the next one will be just as interesting, if you know what I mean...
-We did lose four people then didn’t we? "Cringed Tails as he remembered the skirmish"
-Yes…, Anna is gone, so are Pete, Mok, and the other guy I don’t know?
-Lan, “Added Ginger”, he was replacing the other girl from Quiller’s line who got injured in the charge. Didn’t knew much about him…,
Flashback…
The troops were leaving the train and were immediately ordered to fortify the area around the south side of the passage. That was when after 5 hours of digging that by the brightest of luck they have struck gold.
-Comrades! Look! “Yelled Anna as Tails, Lobiev, Sleek and few other approached...”
-What is that? "Lobiev asked in response..."
-Looks like there are planks buried under there.
-Could be a hidden enemy supply crate or a makeshift antitank mine, I’ll get the sapper.
The spot in the trench was very carefully dug around until it became clear that it was too large to be a mine, nor a crate. The keen fighters soon realised what was under them as they have, pretty much, struck gold…
-The thing is a tunnel! That’s how the pirates get their supplies! “Exclaimed a walrus” That's worth a good medal!
-What will we do with it then? “Asked Anna” Should we demolish it…
-If we demolish it…, “began the Captain” They will probably dig a new one, it fact I am sure they have a backup hole somewhere. What I will do is…., “he puzzled” I will tell the Major that he should inform ether the Aviation Core, or the Imperial Navy to blast at the breech, The depth is only about 2 meters so a few blasts with 16 inch shells or a bomber run should clear the way.
-What about the railroad, won’t it get destroyed too
-And what if they turn to harassing the residents?
-There is only one fishing village on the other side and it is already enforced with a platoon of linefielders, so the residents will not get harassed. Also we already have only few essential runs there “the officer dismissed the issue” I am going to inform the commander…
-HELP! “Someone gasped as the planks snapped and a bayoneted rifle protruded from the opening a few people have fallen into the pit”
-F@*K, Grenades read…, “he then realised there are at least three people in there…, Fix bayonets! Ring of Steel, round the hole, at the triple! I am giving you one chance! “The officer yelled brandishing a rapier” you get out of this hole and surrender to the crown with my people intact. Or you will be annihilated…
-What’s the deal Joey? Can’t we be left alone? “Oiled a voice from down below”
-You are a traitor to the land of five nations! I assume you have blood on you as well. Two odd years in a camp and we will forget everything what happened. Then you can go free!
-Make it four you Imperialist scum, we won’t give in! "the voice shouted defiantly"
-Whatever…, it’s the last shipment you will get through anyway, when the council finds out of this, all the bombers and battleships will make the life of your operations a tad short.
-It wills not the only life which will be short! “The man warned”
-Look, “the officer said in a calm tone” Do you honestly think the men in charge care two pence about your threats? At best you will have your tunnels blown and starve. Why cause more suffering then necessary, you lost already! You let my people go; surrender and then we will be back to who we are. You will only make yourself miserable if…
A line of gunfire followed with loud screams under the earth…, some were shocked to hear it. As the screams faded they heard some loud running from beneath.
-You BA$^@+£s!!! A scream echoed through the land as a blond human rushed into the pit with a fixed bayonet into the hole screaming a high pitched battle cry, immediately she dropped dead as she looked down the hole, with a gaping hole in the nose.
-Anna… "someone gasped"
-No one get near the hole! This calls for something special. “He thought for 2 seconds and then rapidly exclaimed in a somewhat reluctant tone” Masks ready, we will smoke them out!
Tails was then “amongst many others” was given what looked like a large aerosol can. There was a large print on it saying DANGER, CHLORINE, HANDLE WITH CARE” ;he put on a leathery mask with a large canister on the mouthpiece and glassy eye holes. On command some caps were unscrewed with yellow smoke blowing rapidly from the top. The cans were thrown into the pit which was followed by choking sounds. Tails, Sleek and Lobiev leaped into the hole throwing more cans deeper in the tunnel. More canisters were thrown into the two either ends of the tunnel. As they charged forward the shadows inside the showed a display of disorder, some were dancing in agony. The danger was not out yet as there were three people who lifted their guns and spit out a volley of lead, all to no avail for they were blinded by the smoke. Soon steel has clashed with flesh dispatching the three resistors, soon there was the fourth one who was caught blue in the face holding his breath, it was when he was approached that he has submitted to his face and inhaled the damp air, he then looked into the eyes of the three troopers and smiled them into face,
“You've *cough got me on *cough this one! Go on then! *cough I dare you!” Tails didn't know what to do at the moment, until he was poked into shoulder “whe awsks you to wshoot mim...” Shoot him? What for, was this really what he was asking for why..., He soon sensed a jerk on his hand he saw the men right in front of him holding his gun by the bayonet. He Yanked it back and reared in bracing for impact. “C*cough mon coward, Shoot" But the words had a less "desired effect" as Tails's minded drifted away to a side as he was enveloped into his own memories.
-Shoot me Tails....
-No...
-There is no other choice, shoot me. Let me spread seeds of my people...
-Please, there must be another way? I can't live without you...
-Do it...I will always be with you...
*BANG!
Tails was immediately thrown back into reality as he saw a smoking muzzle held by a masked soldier... "Idhiotf" he mumbled angrily. "Getf moofing!" Tails nodded his head in obedience and proceeded with the bloody craft. But throughout the entire act his heart was sore with memories and associations.
The rest of the day was filled with pulling out the bodies and about seven half living rebels which were heavily coughing.
As Tails looked over his commanding officer he asked him as he took the mask off..., “Sir, what will become of these people” The officer gave him a sad glance and answered in a lifeless tone...
-Nothing good for sure, dreadful thing it is gas poisoning, “he swallowed as he continued” at best they will have to go through a week of suffering in the hospital while recovering. Some can't recover thou...,in about four days the oxygen deprivation will set in, this will start with muscles aching, it will follow on with inconsistent heart rate, soon the brain will knock on the scull like a new-born chick, by day six nothing good will happen...,
-... "Tails suddenly realised how much blood he had on his hands, all those people... they have dodne wrong and they should have been caught for sure but he did not cath them, he KILLED them. Was he any better than any of them? By now the captain noticed his horrified look and tried to cut in"
-Terrible, I know. Three of them will live "he tried to reassure Tails", the other two..., "he closely inspected their pupils and frowned upon coming to an unfortunate conclusion" You want to spare these men their misery or leave the acids set in?
-WHY?! “Tails exploded, he didn't expect to see something like”
-I had no other choice...,
-But?
-Private Prower! “he bust, but then he forced calmed himself down” Look at what position I was In, They've killed our people and wanted to make a run. Have they came back they would have warned the others, There is about a thousand of enemy operators buried within the Island. We would all be in trouble if we would let them go. I HATE using concentrated chlorine. Seen the Tractor plant fire? So many fine folk chocked up there in misery. But if that is what they are prepared to do... I don't want to appear as same to these scum but what options I have? “deep breath” I am just as upset as you are..., I will have someone deal with them...
-Not to mention “added someone” in the end death is death, whether it’s a knife, a gun, a shell or acid…, we had bigger body counts before from cold steel…
Tails at first was still horrified but the then remembered the Metarex... They have dealt with them before, and they did not just stop them... In some ways this is similar to that... But instead of doing it for the galaxy this time it was mearly a country he was fighting for. A country which was not even his. But nonetheless feeling somewhat relived he adusted his cap, stood tall and added: "aye sir, duty is duty and soldiers duty is never done" he then piched the front of his cap and stomped his left foot.
-Atta boy "the officer smiled and saluted him back"
Back to the train...,
-What a horrendous skirmish that was...; "Shrugged Tails" let’s not talk about it anymore.
-Sure... although, “added Sleek” I didn't even knew we were given gas grenades... " thought the officer has to ask to get them...
-Quill has insisted that we are given some, they did prove useful thou... we cleared the trails with little issues.
-And have you seen the forms Marshworth had to fill in after using them..., you have to give him some credit, I would have probably let them get away..., said Sleek"
-Let’s not talk about that…
-They did knock the shipping out?
-They have sent the HMW Cake as we left..., it was on patrol nearby.
-This will make them poop their shorts! "Exclaimed ginger" They are very big, the Firefly battleships… was it 600 feet long?
"I think it was 610... or 200ish meters... they got eight sixteen inch guns you know...
-I wonder how they like 16 inches ACROSS! "Ginger giggled" Let alone salvoes of 'em...
-Do you like bread for breakfast? “Tails asked not wanting to hear about explosives or battleships” we appear to have nothing but that for breakfast.
-Sure, best breakfast it is bread…
-It is nice with a good hard-boiled egg thou, or a sausage…
-Can’t stand hard boiled eggs “added Ginger” but I do love them with marmalade. Pity it usually so expensive to get marmalade...
-Yeah it's a bummer "Added Tails" I do like sausages, and eggs. What about omelettes?
-Mate, omelettes are meant for supper…
-Not for breakfast? “Questioned Tails”
-No "said Ginger"
-Nope "added Sleek" Keeps you warm in the winter...
-When do you have the roast then?
-Potatoes are for dinner…,
-I do prefer lunches thou…,"said Sleek rubbing his belly" back when I was at school I used to have beetroot soup along with sausages and peas on Saturdays. Best stuff it was... I sometimes send my boy Karl if he can sneak out some school food... it bring back good memories...
-So you had Sunday and Wednesday off then?
-When you go to school you only get Sunday off… Wednesday is for factory workers.
-Really, “though Tails” I never went to school in my place…
-What!? How did you learn things then? I mean you are obviously you are not illiterate, if anything you are very good with your stuff but... You do have to pass an equivalent in second tier to serve. The kids usually finish at 15; sure some bright lads squeeze out at 13-12. For you 11 is still reasonable…, but you did pass any kind of test before entering?
-Yup… "he said casually"
-…
-You are a very bright lad then… "Sleek patted Tails on the back" And you are good at mending tractors!
-Thanks!
-Did you at one point… went to space? "someone cut in" Sorry I've read about two years ago in a paper that...
The train Suddenly came to a grinding halt. The people peeked out until it was heard what happened.
-The rail is gone! Somebody took out the tracks!
-We have to roll back now…
-Load the rifles, there might be…,
-Bonzaiiii!!! "Echoed as a pickup truck rolled out with two people on the back they have grazed the train and left, soon another truck pulled out, this one with a high calibre machine gun in the rear. However, the terror was short lived as the truck had burst into flames along with all of its contents. The locomotive quickly puffed backwards at full power with the engineers franticly stroking the furnace with fans on max and the regulators and equalizers jammed to the full."
-Good thing we still have that cannon…, "said the other sergeant" I left the tank burns in the back cart.
-Anyone injured?
-Looks like…, wait? Where is Tails?
Meanwhile Tails was lying unconscious from a heavy hit to the head in a back of the first pickup truck. The three men in rags with foreign guns looked at him, one of which was very angry.
-I told you snatch an officer or an underofficer you fool! What are we supposed to do with this bloke?
-Oi, I can only grab whoever peeks out. This guy was the only one who I could grab!
-Comrades died for nothing! “The other guy hissed” Let’s see whenever he knows anything when he wakes up. Let’s see what the commander thinks of it…