Red Fire by Blitzwing


The barren desolate wastelands that once was the glorious nation of Orange Star. Little remained of the once lush forests, huge plains and wonderous cities. Black, scorched dirt was primarily what remained with small spots of rubble and debris. Blue Moon was in a similar state of devestation and the country of Green Earth was completely wiped out.

The remains of the Orange Star capital, dead for months, was suddenly populated again, but not by citizens of Orange Star. A massive red army had descended upon devestated. Massive Heavy tanks, almost twice the size of even Neo Tanks, Jet copters that could switch between a speedy fixed wing mode and a rotor based ground attack mode, and a vast number of standard units emerged from equally massive landing craft. From a landed Jet copter emerged a man in a brown trench coat and a red military insigna on his shoulder. A group of heavily armed infanty climbed out of a transport helicopter that landed beside it but were ordered back by the first man.
"Comrade Romanov, It appears the enemy has already moved through the area weeks or even months ago" A soldier who had been searching the rubble said.
"It's the same every where we go, they're always one step ahead of us." Romanov said, a heavy Russian accent in his voice, "See if we can find any idication of their next target"
"Sir! We're recieving a broadcast from the neighboring country" A soldier in a recon vehicle called out.
"Show me" Romanov ordered, climbing into the van. He stared at a monitor as an image of the young Yellow Sun CO Sonja appeared.
"This is to any nation who is recieving this" Sonja said, "I am Sonja, only remaining fit CO of the Yellow Sun nation and commander of the nations armies until my father Kanbei recovers from his wounds. Approximately two months ago the nation of Green Earth was attacked by an enemy calling themselves Grey Ash. Due to the weakened state all our armies following the war against Black Hole they were unable to defend and were utterly wiped out, there were no survivors. Next they invaded Blue Moon. After a valiant effort and the loss of COs Olaf and Colin the armies of Blue Moon were forced to retreat from their homeland. Orange Star was next and they too suffered the same defeat including the loss of COs Nell and Max. Now Grey Ash has invaded Yellow Sun. We've suffered heavy losses and have been forced to retreat to the northernmost territory of our country."
"Interesting, We may have finally caught up to them" The recon soldier said.
"Shut up, there may be some more information" Romanov said.
"As of now our situation is dire. We have joined together with the remainder of Orange Star and Blue Moon in a last ditch effort to thwart the advance of the invaders" Sonja said, "We are begging anyone listening for assistance. Moral is low, supplies critical, the vast majority of our vehicles are heavily damaged, please help us"

The transmission cut off and and the image of Sonja was replaced with static snow.
Romanovs face took on a very serious look as he left the recon vehicle and returned to his jet chopper.
"Attention all units, return to the transports and head for Yellow Sun." Romanov ordered, "Finally we shall avenge our homeland"
Sounds of cheers came through the communications lines. Soldiers broke out into song as after years of chasing down the Grey Ash they were finally going to get their revenge. Tanks and other vehicles retreated to Landers, Soldiers to Transport Helicopters. The massive red war machine was on the move again.

"Do you think anyone heard it?" Sami asked the now weeping Sonja.
"We can only pray" Sonja said, "Out last recon unit went dead a few moments ago meaning Grey Ash is meer hours away"
"I'd better get to the defense lines" Sami said, heading out, "You should stay back here to look after communications and to defend the transports should we need to flee."
"Good Luck, I'll order the wounded to be loaded on now" Sonja said.
"Here's hoping for a miracle." Sami said, leaving.

"Grit, is your artillery in place?" Andy called through his radio from the front tank lines where his repair corp was trying to fix the units as fast as possible.
"All set back here, with the way I'm set up we should be able to destroy or damage any units that may break through." Grit responded, "We'll try to keep them off you for as long as possible."
"Good, Chances are slim but if we can win here we may turn the tide" Andy said, "Sami, how are your soldiers?"
"They're set up in the mountains awaiting the order to move" Sami said, "Now all that is left is to wait."

Hours passed before the first signs that the battle was starting were visible. Far away on the horizon a line of grey Neo tanks advanced on the far weaker allied forces. A smaller recon vehicle, command car of the Grey Ash commander Rommel, lead the tank force into battle.
"Grit, they're coming, are you ready to fire?" Andy asked from the front lines.
"All set, firing first volley in one minute" Grit replied.
"What I wouldn't give to have Sensai or Eagle still alive and in command of some bombers right now" Sami said, "Sonja, how goes the evacuation of the wounded."
"I think we have trouble" Sonja replied, "A moment ago a massive armada of jets and bombers flew overhead and the coastal patrols are reporting a huge force of warships and Landers approaching the coastline"
"Are they friendly?" Andy asked.
"I..don't know" Sonja replied, "For the first time I can remember I don't know!"
"Here they come!" Grit screamed as the red armada appeared in the sky behind him.

"Soon we will eliminate these pitiful nations and remove another opponent from our eventual path of world domination" Rommel said, a noticable German accent in his voice, "Nothing can stop us now, All units advance!"
The Grey Ash army all began moving forward at once towards the alliance battle lines. The ground practically shook under the weight of the massive Neo tanks as they rumbled forth. Rommel laughed as he watched the battle lines slowly get closer, but his laughter turned to fear when the red aerial armada came into view.
"It can't be" Rommel stuttered, "We wiped them out!"

"All Jet copter units convert to ground attack mode and attack the tanks" Romanov ordered, converting the fixed wings of his jet into helicopter rotors, "Transport planes, drop Tank Killer infantry units now!"
The sky was overrun with red aircraft and paratroopers. The Jet copters fired a single massive salvo of missiles at the approaching tanks and wiped out many of them before they could do anything to defend themselves.
"Good, keep it up" Romanov said, "But do not kill the CO, I want that pleasure myself."
"Impossible! How could they destroy a force of Neo tanks in one salvo!" Rommel exclaimed as more units fell to the awsome firepower of the red forces, "Bah! What was I thinking relying on only tanks! I need AA fire!"
A missile struck the command car, causing to flip, trapping Rommel inside. All around him Tank Killer infantry landed and began destroying the few remaining tanks in his force with their shoulder mounted missiles and chain guns. He could only watch as his grand army was wiped out in a single fell swoop.
Infanty units and tank crews began turning and fleeing for their lives as the red infantry units unleashed their rage upon them. Romanov's command copter landed near Rommels command car as the Grey Ash CO was trying to squeeze out the window to flee.
"Rommel" Romanov growled, dragging the shorter man out.
"Well well, if it isn't my old friend CO Romanov" Rommel said in a cocky tone as he brushed off Romanovs arm, "I do believe the last time I saw you was before we wiped out everything you held dear"
"Even in the face of death you act cocky" Romanov said, pulling a golden pistol from under his coat and aiming it at Rommels head, "Do not worry, you won't be lonely in Hell for long, the rest of Grey Ash's army will be joining you soon."
"You can't kill me" Rommel said, his eyes going wide, "I'm a prisoner of war, I'm protected by international law!"
"Try finding someone who will enforce it" Romanov said, pulling the trigger and sending a bullet into Rommels skull and ending his life.
"Search him for his communicator" Romanov said to a nearby soldier, "Order repair and medical teams to assist the other nations forces and have the mobile command center come ashore and set up here."
"What about the retreating enemy?" The soldier asked as several others ran past to drag Rommels body away to be searched.
"Chase them down and let none live" Romanov said, "Make them know how our families felt when they did the same!"
"Yes sir" The soldier said, running off to relay the orders. Seconds later a fierce roar erupted from the red infantry as the charged off after the fleeing grey units. The Jet copters followed, gunning down groups of infantry.
"Let no one live" Romanov said as he watched the slaughter, "For our all the men, women and children they killed"
Romanov turned and climbed back into his Jet copter and flew towards the alliance headquarters as his troops finished mopping up the few remaining Grey Ash soldiers.

"Sonja, did you see what just happened!" Andy exclaimed over his radio.
"Yes! And just a few seconds ago a number of hovercraft landed and started unloading medics and medical supplies!" Sonja exclaimed, "It is a true miracle!"
"I personally feel sorry for the Grey Ash" Sami said, "In about five minutes they lost their entire army"
"I have to go an the record and say these guys are savage and brutal" Grit added, having been watching the slaughter through some binoculars. The command copter suddenly flew overhead, the wind from the rotors blowing dust all around Grit.
"Incoming hovercraft" Andy reported from the tank lines, "They're unloading repair teams, a lot of them"
"All right, All of you report back here" Sonja said, "I'll try to contact their CO and arrange a meeting to plan a strategy."
"Where we come from we do not plan strategy after a great victory" Romanov said, his face taking over every monitor screen in the Alliance HQ, "We celebrate it with a night of feasts and parties, you and all your forces are welcome to join us. The celebration is held at Red Alpha Fortress"
"Thank you for your help." Sonja replied, "Could you inform us as to which nation you are from and where this Red Alpha Fortress is located?"
"I will explain our origins later, as for the fortress, go outside and look in the sky" Romanov said, his image disappearing from the screens as a rumbling was heard passing over the headquarters. Sonja ran out to the observation deck and her jaw dropped as a massive floating techno-castle flew overhead towards the vast open expanse between the Alliance camp and the battlefield. Slowly the hulking fortress touched down and deployed large anchor pillars to secure it to the ground. From the warfleet off the coast came forth hundreds of landers that dropped off military vehicles of every size. The armada of vehicles rumbled along past the Alliance camps and units before taking up positions around the Red Alpha.
"You see all that hardware, Max and Jess would have been in heaven" Andy said, entering the command center with Grit and Sami, "So you make contact?"
"The CO contacted me and invited our forces to join in the celebration tonight that they have after a victory" Sonja said, "Inform your units then prepare to go to the fortress, change into dress uniforms so we can make a good impression"
"As you wish your highness" Grit said, giving a mock bow.
"I hate that thing" Andy groaned, walking out with Sami, "Too itchy"

Meanwhile not far away, the main Grey Ash invasion army was dug in and waiting for word from Rommels division. Three other COs were waiting around the command center for any word from Rommel.
"So, do you think the idiot has crushed the pitiful resistance yet?" A female CO asked.
"He had a force of almost a hundred and fifty Neo tanks Mata, he's probably just toying with them" A second male CO said.
"Sirs! We just got a transmission, Rommels division has been wiped out!" A soldier cried out, running into the room, "No one has survived."
"What!" Mata exclaimed, "That's not possible!"
"Lord Tojo, we recieved a short video transmission seconds prior to Rommels death" The soldier said.
"Play it then!" Tojo screamed.
The soldier turned on a television screen and an image of Romanov came on.
"Try finding someone who will enforce it" BLAM! The screen went blank.
"Romanov, How is this possible! He should be dead along with the rest of his country!" Mata exclaimed.
"Well obviously he isn't! And obviously he has most of the army with him!" Tojo snapped, "This could be a big problem, we have to take him out."
"Romanov won't be a problem, I grew up with him and I can take him out" The third CO said, not emerging from the dark corner he was in, "I do believe my brother should rest in peace with the rest of our family"
"Fine, you take him out then my air force will level everything." Mata said.

Some time after the battle was won the celebration began. Soldiers from the red army welcomed the weary soldiers of Orange Star, Blue Moon and Yellow Sun into the celebrations and soon everyone seemed to have new friends. Everyone seemed to forget that they had almost been wiped out earlier in the day. Sonja, Grit, Andy and Sami walked through the happy soldiers wearing their best uniforms on their way towards Red Alpha.
"This thing gets itchier every time I wear it!" Andy whined, frantically scratching.
"Shut up, I have to wear a skirt, I want to know who came up with these dress uniform designs anyways." Sami said, a scowl on her face.
"I think it looks good on you Sam" Grit said, "Never thought I'd see you in anything besides combat fatigues."
"And why aren't you wearing a dress uniform?" Sonja asked.
"Because I don't own one, I was a freelancer hired by Olaf, he never gave me one" Grit said, "But now I appear to be in charge of what's left of Blue Moon so I should really get one"
"So Sonja, how was your father, did you tell him what happened?" Andy asked.
"Yes, he was as happy as a bedridden man missing an arm can be" Sonja said sadly.
The four COs arrived at one of the entrances into the massive Red Alpha Fortress and were met by a man in an officers uniform.
"Welcome to Red Alpha, I'm Boris, second in command" Boris said, "Follow me and I'll take you to the command center"
"We can't begin to say how thankful we are for your assistance" Sonja said.
"Are any other nations coming to assist?" Andy asked.
"There are no other nations." Boris said, making the others jawsdrop, "They've already been wiped out, you are all that's left"

To be continued....