S1, 04 Aid (May 25, 2015)

Tensions have incremented. After the death of the Archmage, Silias, his corrupt son, Azgoth, has become the new leader of the Collective. Azgoth enjoys the sound of the people of the galaxy scream and suffer because of the war that the Collective has waged upon them, and therefore has ordered his forces to launch an attack on the other planets of the galaxy.

Meanwhile, after previously having encountered a duo of vicious mercenaries, the Aurelian pilots, Jed Barron and Damon Gode, find themselves under extreme circumstances. With the ungoing Battle of Regentis and the life of their friend, Tora Ryu, at risk, Jed Barron decides to embark on his own and find help, risking his own life since the entire city has become a battlefront.

Location: District 4B, City of Regentis, Qoter.

The battle still waged. Gunshots, explosions, fires, corpses, bloodshed... these were all that could be seen inside the city at this terrible time. The Galactic Imperium and Aurelia had just established a ceasefire, and all previous conflicts between them were put aside until the menace that is The Collective is dealt with. At this point in the battle, there is no telling who is going to triumph and who will be defeated, but now that the GI and the Aurelians have joined forces, the Collective forces might just be outmatched...

First Officer Figgs: Alright, soldiers! Let's make the enemy regret ever messing with us!

GI soldier: With pleasure, sir!

Although First Officer Figgs totally hates the GI, he was somewhat pleased to hear the GI soldier respond to his words. He gained hope now that the GI and the Aurelians were helping one another.

Tentacle-face pirate: Hahahaha die pests!!

The GI troops proved to be quite helpful in battle. This soldier had well developed his accuracy with his gun...

... killing his enemies and never missing a shot.

Robot pirate: AKKKK!!!

Meanwhile, in a building at District 4A...

Jed: Help me set her on that desk.

Gode: Yeah, on it.

Jed: Gode, we have to do something! We're losing her!

Gode: I know, I know, I'll call for help now.

Gode was interrupted as a sudden flash suddenly sparked the room from the outside, blinding the two for a short moment and catching them off guard.

Gode: Ahhhh!! What the hell is that!!!

Jed: I don't know, I can't see!!

Gode: Was that a flash grenade?

Jed: I don't think so. We would've heard the tinking sound as it hit the floor if it had been thrown in here.

Gode: Dammit! My comlink isn't working now. What the hell is going on?

Jed: Mine doesn't seem to be working either.

Gode: Do you think it was the flash?

Jed: Doesn't matter. We'll have to find help.

Gode: Yes, but we can't leave Tora here either.

Jed: That is why you'll be staying here, keeping her safe. I'll go get help.

Gode: Alright, just be cautious.

Jed: I will.

Jed quickly left the building where he left Gode and Tora. Now he's desperately running amongst the streets of the city as he searches for help.

Suddenly, something stopped him. He heard a noise...

Jed, whispering to himself: Wait a second. That sounds like...

Jed: UUUFFFF!!!!

The young pilot was unexpectedly tackled by someone. By the looks of his attire, Jed could tell the man was a pirate.

Pirate: Hahahaha gotcha now, you pest!! Gonna slice that head off ya!

Jed: Urgh... Get off me!

Pirate: Uuufff!

Jed pushed the pirate off of him with full force and quickly sprung to his feet as the pirate fell to the ground.

Now enfuriated, Jed grabbed the pirate...

... And threw him agaisnt the nearby wall.

Pirate: Aaaakk!!

Pirate: Wait... wait! Don't! I-

Pirate: Urrrkk!

Jed: Nobody calls me a pest.

Back at the building...

Tora: Where's \*cough\* Jed? \*cough\*

Gode: Tora!! You're conscious again! Jed? He's looking for help.

Tora: I \*cough\* hope he's alright.

Gode: Sure he is. He always is! Now rest, you need to rest.

At District 4B, the battle goes on...

First Officer Figgs: Focus fire on the War Mage!

Aurelian soldier: I'm gonna kill him myself!!

First Officer Figgs: Wait! Don't get too close to him!!

Aurelian soldier: You'll pay for all that you've done!

Aurelian soldier: Aarghhhhh

First Officer Figgs: NOOOO!!!!

The War Mage is a deadly foe. He effortlessly killed the soldier who had approached him...

... And threw him towards the other troops, knocking them all to the ground.

Soldiers: Uffff!

Elsewhere...

GI soldier: We need reinforcements back here!

Pirate leader: Hahahahahah surrender and your deaths will be painless.

GI female soldier: We're not going down without a fight!

Wolf pirate: It's over for you!

Wolf pirate: Akkkk!!!

Pirate leader: What the hell!! Who did that??

Other pirate: Urrkkkk.

Pirate leader: No!!!

GI soldier: It's over for you, pirate!

Pirate leader: Ahhhh sh\*t.

Pirate leader: Arrrrghhhh!

GI soldier: Show yourself! We know you're back there!

Jed: Whoa whoa whoa, you don't have to point your weapon at me. I'm on your side, and I desperately need your help.

GI soldier: And why on Qoter should we help you, Aurelian? We were ordered to help you in battle, and right now, you're not battling anyone!

Jed: My friend was wounded, and we have no medical supplies. Please, I need your help.

GI soldier: Wait a minute... You're Jed Barron aren't you! You betrayed the GI!! You know what, you can rot in hell for all I care! You deserted us!

Jed: I had my reasons. Do you really think that matters now? I'm not the enemy at this point. If I hadn't stepped in, you three would have been killed!

Female GI soldier: He's right. We should help him.

Black haired GI soldier: My name's John. I can help your friend. I am a medic.

GI soldier: You're crazy if you think Jed here won't kill you right after you help his dying friend.

John: Listen, Bill, this man just saved our lives from pirates, the least we can do is help his friend.

Bill: Fine then, have it your way. Go help Jed and his friend, then meet us at District 4B, we're needed there.

John: Will do. See you then.

Jed: Thank you.

Jed: This way.

John: Right behind you.

Back at the building, Gode sat in frustration. He couldn't tell whether Tora was asleep or unconscious again.

Gode: C'mon Jed, you must hurry. I don't think Tora will hold on much longer.

Suddenly, Tora began to cronically cough out blood. She woke up, but couldn't breathe..

Gode: Crap! Tora!!! What's the matter?

Tora couldn't respond, her eyes had rolled all the way to the back of her head. She was still coughing more blood!

Gode: Dammit,dammit, dammit! What the hell is taking Jed so long?

John: How much further?

Jed: We're almost there.

Gode: Jed! Thank God you're here! She-

Jed: Gode! What's happening?!

Gode: I don't know! She- she was asleep and suddenly started coughing out blood! I don't know how to make it stop!

John: She's having a hemorrhagic shock! Those are deadly!!

John: This is a case of uncontrolled hemorhagic shock. Now, hand me the injecter and the crystalloid fluid canister. This is essential for resuscitation. Alright, now hand me the isotonic sodium chloride solution. This'll help your friend respond to the shock from the blood loss. Now lastly, let's give her some time until her hemodynamics have stabilized. Now, let's cover that wound of hers. Hand me the antibiotics and the patches.

Gode: Is she gonna be okay?

John: Most likely. I do, however, recommend you take her to a medical center as soon as possible. Fluid administration should continue until the patient's hemodynamics become stabilized. Here, give her these pain killers after she wakes up. She'll have a very rough time dealing with the pain of the wound if she doesn't take those.

John: It may take her a while to recover. She'll need a lot of rest to achieve full recovery.

Jed: Thank you so much, John.

John: Glad to help. Now, I'm gonna need you two to remain here and keep an eye on the patient. She'll be still for the time being, but she'll live. I need to meet with my squad at District 4B, I'll see if I can find help to send to you.

Gode: Thanks a lot.

John: Sure thing.

Gode: Man, what took you so long? I was starting to think you died during your search.

Jed: I encountered a few pirates on the way. That medic would've been killed if I hadn't found him and two other GI being cornered by pirates.

Gode: I'm actually shocked that he agreed to help Tora. I mean, he is a GI after all.

Jed: Well I guess not all GI are as bad as we make them out to be.

Gode: Yeah, I guess. This makes me think about everything that has happened to us.

Jed: Me, too, bud. We can't let that get into our heads right now though. Let's just focus on the task at hand.

Gode: I hope the aid that the medic said he was going to send doesn't take too long.

Jed: I'm sure they won't. Besides, Tora's a little better.

Gode: Gladly.

District 4B...

Lizard Pirate: Die, you maggots!!

GI trooper: You should all surrender! You're vastly outnumbered!

Female GI soldier: You guys need a hand?

Aurelian soldier: Sure could. So far, we've eliminated most of the pirates, but we can't make an approach because the War Mage is too powerful.

Female GI soldier: Let's kill off the remaining pirates, then we can focus on the Mage.

War Mage: Dej/a!!!!

Tentacle-face pirate: Ya heard the Mage! Die, ya pests!!!

First Officer Figgs: Charge!!!!

As the other soldiers pushed forward with the attack, Figgs received a transmission.

Figure on the hologram: First Officer Figgs, this is the Admiral of the Aurelian Fleet. We are now engaging the Collective's blockade over Qoter. We will send reinforcements shortly. In the mean time, hold tight and fight off those pirates.

First Officer Figgs: Yes, sir. Thank you sir.

\*Transmission ends\*

The GI and the Aurelian troops charged with all the might they had in them. Guns blazing, firing endlessly as if bullets were infinite. Seems like they finally have the advantage.

First Officer Figgs: Alright soldiers, reinforcements will be on their way! Our fleet has arrived and is now engaging the blockade! Let's take down the enemy once and for all!

Aurelians and GI: Let's take 'em down!! Qoter will stand!!

Tentacle-face pirate: Arrrgghhh!

Lizard pirate: Aaaahhh!!

The only obstacle in the way now...

...was the War Mage.

First Officer Figgs: Alrght, @$$hole, you're outnumbered! There's nothing you can do now. Surrender or be killed!

The Mage did nothing but speak in a foreign language, the soldiers unaware of what he was about to do.

Everyone: Ahhhh!!!!!

The War Mage suddenly unleashed a powerful blast that immediately blinded the soldiers, enabling his escape.

GI soldier: What the hell was that?!

Aurelian soldier: Damn! He escaped!!

First Officer Figgs: Don't worry, soldiers. We'll find him and deal with him. This district has been cleared.

First Officer Figgs: Good job to all of you. You have proven to be excellent soldiers today. Let that Mage crawl back to his leader and tell him about how we, Aurelia and GI alike, are one step closer to defeating his forces and taking back Qoter. Once reinforcements arrive, we'll make way to the rest of the city and push off the remaining Collective forces.

Everyone: Yes, sir.

First Officer Figgs: Good. Now, prepare for what's next. This battle is far from over.

Someone: Hey!!!

Female GI soldier: John! You're back!

John: Hey Alice, good to see you're alright.

John: Sir, I just came from a building northeast of here. Two Aurelian pilots and a wounded girl- a Cylian if I'm not mistaken. They need help.

First Officer Figgs: Jed, Gode, and Tora. No doubt it's them. I was wondering where they had gone. Thank you for informing us, soldier.

First Officer Figgs: Sixer, Zionkowski, go help get the three to safety. We'll rendezvous at District 4C after we've cleared out the area. Once the reinforcements arrive, we'll ship Tora and any other wounded to a secure location where they may receive medical attention.

Sixer and Zionkowski: Yes, sir.

First Officer Figgs: The rest of you, come with me. Let's make way to District 4C.

Meanwhile...

Gode: Don't you think it's been a little too long? What if the medic forgot to send help? Or worse... what if instead he'll send GI troops and arrest us?!

Jed: Gode, I know you're frustrated, but please, shut up! I'm sure help is on the way.

Gode: But what if they got killed on the way here? We can't just sit here and wait! What if the Collective have already-

Jed: GODE! Shut up! Do you hear that?

Gode: I hear nothing.

Jed: Someone's coming. Ready your gun.

Gode, whispering: It's the Collective. I knew it. We're gonna die in this forsaken place.

Sixer: You guys need some help?

Jed: Sixer! Zionkowski! Man am I glad to see you two!

Zionkowski: Man you guys look like you really went through a beating.

Gode: Tell that to the mercs. We're fine, although Tora here needs medical attention.

Sixer: Let's get you guys out of here. I have good news, the fleet has arrived and is now engaging the Collective blockade. They'll be sending reinforcements.

Jed: I'm glad to hear that. We'll make it to victory, I know it.

Fourth Wall:

Well, that was it for this entry. I hope you've enjoyed reading it. I had a lot of fun crafting the events that would take place in this particular entry. God Bless and Keep On Brickin'!

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