G.I. Steve

As several G.I. Joe agents are on the run, Lady Kaye decides to look for some possible allies to help her and the Agents of G.I. Joe retake the United States from Cobra!

## Plot

### Connecticut

On June 23, 2023, Lady Kaye begins to think as Lady Jaye and Flint begin to think on where to go. Flint suggests fleeing to Nova Scotia and hopping aboard a Ferry to live with family in Scotland, and Lady Jaye tells Flint that it would be an act of cowardice. Flint asks Lady Jaye what they should do then, and Lady Jaye begins to think, as Lady Kaye stares at them. She then suggests finding General Colton's Family, to which Flint and Lady Jaye stare at each other. Lady Jaye mentions that Kaye thought of a good start, and Flint asks where they live. Lady Jaye mentions that Willy lives in Nashville, while his son lives in Boston. Flint mentions that it's safer to head to Boston than Nashville. Lady Kaye then grabs her phone and puts on music.

Lady Kaye then closes her eyes as she begins to feel her stomach. In the Supermax in Colorado, Mistress Armada joins General Youngblood and Firefly. Youngblood pulls down a lever, which opens a cell. In the cell, Iron Klaw walks out and asks what took them so long. Armada tells Iron Klaw that they barely got Cobra Commander out a few months ago, and had some trouble with G.I. Joe. Iron Klaw asks where Cobra Commander is, and Firefly mentions that it's none of his business. Iron Klaw then passes Armada and Firefly and asks them what Cobra Commander wants. In Washington, D.C., Serpentor contacts Old Snake and informs him that he has taken over the United States. Old Snake tells Serpentor that he has done well, but he is busy making preparations to "Revive the Motherland", so he will not come to the U.S.

Serpentor mentions that he's having the Destro hunt down the G.I. Joe leader as he speaks. Within the Washington Prison Complex, General Hawk sneaks in through a air duct, and finds both Star Bird and Snake Eyes stripped of their gear and sitting together in a cell. Jacob asks James a question, and James remains silent. Jacob demands James to say something, and James mentions that he was orphaned during a trip to South Korea. Jacob mentions that he lost an Uncle in Korea, and James mentions that his father was most likely his Uncle. Before Jacob could ask another question, General Hawk breaks in and tells both men that they need to get out of there. James remains silent as Hawk breaks the lock to the cell and tells both men to flee.

Jacob thanks Hawk, as all three men begin to flee the Prison through the Air Ducts. Ghost Bear chases after all three men, and Hawk orders the two cousins to flee as he gives them cover. Jacob thanks General Hawk once again, before fleeing with James. Hawk is then shot and injured by Bayonet, and falls injured. Ghost Bear then arrests Hawk and tells him that liberating criminals is a serious offense in Cobra's new Government. Hawk mentions that he'll never bow down to Cobra. Jacob and James flee into a forest, and Jacob asks James where he's going. James tells Jacob that he's going back to South Korea to confront his Adoptive Father, and Jacob wishes James luck, before he runs towards a river.

### Boston, Massachussetts

The trio arrive in Boston, and Lady Jaye asks what Steven Colton's address is. Lady Kaye looks through a Phonebook, and mentions that he lives close to the home of Paul Revere. Flint mentions that he knows where it's at, before driving there. Upon arrival to Colton's home, the trio are welcomed by Mercy Gale, who asks what brings them to Colton's home. Flint mentions that Cobra has taken over the U.S. Government, and need as much help as they can get. Mercy mentions that it might be a little hard to do so, and Flint asks why. Mercy welcomes the trio into the home, and Flint is left disappointed to find Steven Colton is a very obese man. Mercy mentions that Steve suffers from Type 2 Diabetes, and he's his nurse. Steve tells Flint to fuck off, before mentioning that he can still kick his ass.

Flint mentions that he can do nothing and still beta him in a fight. Flint walks outside, and Lady Kaye asks what happened to him. Steve mentions that he's been out of service since 2016, and hasn't done anything. Lady Kaye tells Steve that the U.S. is in trouble, and Steve mentions that he can't help them. Lady Kaye mentiosn that he's a disgrace to his family, before leaving. Steve, gets up and tells Mercy to close the door. Lady Jaye mentions that they should've just went to Nashville, and Flint mentions that they should leave right away if they're to get there safely. As the trio leave, Mercy tells Steve that they have a good point, and Steve reminds Mercy that even if he could get up on his own, he wouldn't have long to live. Mercy mentions that she does have one way to get him back to his old physique, but it would be extremely dangerous and painful.

Steve mentions that he doesn't wanna try it if it'll hurt. Mercy tells Steve to at least consider it, as America is in trouble with Cobra in charge. Steve then looks up to see a picture of his father and his grandfather. Steve then looks down, saddened, and proceeds to ask Mercy what the solution is. Mercy tells Steve that it's a machine that can reduce 80% of his body fat and turn the other 20% into muscle. Steve asks where the machine for it is, and Mercy mentions that it's in a heavily-armed facility in Concord, New Hampshire. Steve then asks Mercy to take him there. On the Highway, Lady Jaye mentions that she's going to call General Colton, and Flint mentions that they shouldn't, as it might alert Cobra.

Lady Jaye asks what they suggest, and Flint mentions that they should try and find some others. Back in Boston, Mercy struggles to get Steve in her car, and is left disgusted from his fat slipping onto her face. Mercy then asks Steve for a little assist, and is successful in getting him in the car. She then struggles to slam the door shut, before getting in the driver's seat and driving away. In Warsaw, Poland, Lifeline brings out his phone, and Law tells him to put it away. Lifeline mentions that he's just calling his girlfriend to tell her that he's alright. Cross Country tells Lifeline that calling her will screw them over. Lifeline tells both Law and Cross Country that by the time Cobra locates the last known phone signal, they would be long gone.

Dusty tells Lifeline that he shouldn't complain if they didn't warn him. Lifeline then calls his girlfriend, Bree, and mentions that he's safe in Poland. Bree tells Lifeline that she's glad he's okay, and tells him that she will be waiting for him in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Lifeline then tells Bree goodbye, and tells his fellow Joes that he's heading to Poland. Cross Country tells Lifeline that he's on his own. Lifeline mentions that he doesn't need his allies, before walking down the streets. A Day Later on June 24 in Concord, Mercy arrives in her car, and stops right in front of the facility. Mercy tells Steve that the Security is on High-alert following Cobra's take over of the U.S. Steve asks Mercy what they do then, and Mercy mentions that she has a plan, but he would have to get out first.

Steve asks for some assistance, and Mercy is left annoyed. She helps Steve out of the car and asks him to hide behind the wall. Steve then struggles to run to the wall. In her car, Mercy begins to breath heavily, before putting her car into Drive and drives right into the compound. Multiple security guards begin shooting at her car, before she drives out of the compound, with multiple security cars chasing after her. Steve looks into the compound parking lot and begins to run through it. In the security office, a security guard looks at the security cameras and asks his fellow Security Guard if they should stop and arrest Steve. The second security guard suggests watching how far he gets first. Both guards begin to chuckle.

### The Rise of Steve

Steve then walks into the building, and looks around, before advancing further into the building. In Nashville, Lady Jaye drives a car towards a farm. Lady Kaye asks who lives in the farm, and Flint tells his daughter that it belongs to General William Colton. Lady Jaye stops the car, and all three climb out of the car. Lady Jaye helps her daughter down and tells her to take it easy. The trio then walk up to the door and Flint rings it. G.I. Willy answers the door and asks them what brings them to his farm. Flint tells Willy that Cobra has taken over the United States, and they need his help to lead a revolt. Willy tells them that he cannot help. Lady Kaye asks why, and as G.I. Willy lies to them, Zarana continues to have Willy at gunpoint. Lady Jaye spots Zarana on a mirror, and asks Willy if they could at least stay the night.

G.I. Willy tells Lady Jaye that they can look for a place in the barn, before Flint thanks Willy and the trio leave the house and head to the barn. Zarana then informs Serpentor that the Joes are planning a revolt, and Serpentor tells Zarana to take out the Joes. Willy tells Zarana to wait till the Joes fall asleep to make her move. Zarana thanks Willy for the advice, and Willy asks to at least spare Lady Kaye, as she's pregnant. Zarana tells Willy that Cobra takes no prisoners. Back in Concord, Steve manages to strangle a guard, before getting to a hallway with a laser system. Steve begins to run as a laser Turret activates. Steve accidentally falls and the laser misses him. Steve breathes heavily as he slowly gets back up.

Steve then charges the Laser Turret, and smashes it with his stomach. The guards are left shocked, and guard one decides to arrest Steve. Steve makes it to the chamber, only to see a Imprint Security Code. Steve is then approached by the security guards and is asked to stand down. Steve introduces himself, to which the guards don't care for. Steve then tells the men that he has no choice but to kick their asses. Both guards begin to laugh. Steve then runs and manages to knock one out by punching them in the face. Steve then tries to knock the other guy out, only to be kicked in the nuts. As he falls to the ground, he accidentally squashes the guard. Steve then slowly gets back up.

Steve then grabs the security guard and drags him to the wall. He then uses the hand of the Security Guard, only for it to be incompatible. Steve is left annoyed, before going back to grab the other guard. He manages to open the System, and enters the vault. He finds the Machine and approaches it. He lies down in it, and begins to activate the machine, only to see that he needs someone to activate the machine, leaving him annoyed. Mercy runs into the vault and slams the door shut. She tells Steve that she went through hell getting around the guards, and Steve asks if it's the machine, and Mercy mentions that it is, before locking the door and approaching Steve. She then activates the machine, and asks Steve if he's really willing to do it, and Steve mentions that he is.

Mercy then activates the machine, and the Machine begins to transform Steve, who yells in pain. Outside, the guards try to break down the door, and a guard captain tells the others to get out of the way. A few guards bring a battering ram machine and place it in front of the door. The ram activates and begins to ram the door. Inside, Mercy watches as Steve's fat is transformed into muscle. She then looks worried as the door slowly breaks open. Steve then falls unconscious as the door finally breaks down. The guards order Mercy to freeze, and Steve gets up and orders the guards to stand down. The guards asks who he is, and Steve introduces himself as Major General Steven Colton, son of General William Colton.

The guards then salute to Steve, and asks what his orders are. Steve begins to think, before asking the guards to let them go. The guards then move out of the way, before Steve asks for them to let Mercy go as well. The guards nod, before Steve asks Mercy to follow. Both exit the compound, and Mercy asks Steve what he plans on doing next. Steve tells Mercy that they should try to find the other Joes and lead them into liberating the U.S. from Cobra. In Nashville, Lady Kaye falls asleep on a pile of hay as Flint watches over her. Lady Jaye tells Flint that she'll be on watch, before Flint nods to her and falls asleep. Lady Jaye watches as Flint and Kaye sleep, before she grabs a small javelin and begins to load it. She then spots as Zarana exits the house.

### Lady Jaye vs. Zarana

Zarana loads a pistol as she walks towards the barn, before grabbing out a silencer. Zarana then attaches the silencer to the pistol, before she enters the barn. Flint hears a gun click and wakes up to see the gun pointed at his face. Flint is told to be silent, before Zarana mentions that it won't hurt a bit. Zarana's gun is knocked out of her hand when Lady Jaye uses her javelin. Zarana then yells in pain, which causes Lady Kaye to wake up. Lady Jaye then punches Zarana, before she demands her family to flee the barn and get to Willy. Zarana then grabs her gun and attempts to shoot Lady Jaye. Lady Jaye then knocks Zarana off balance, and pins her to the ground. Lady Jaye tells Zarana to stay down, and begins to leave.

Zarana then gets up and tackles Lady Jaye. Lady Kaye and Flint make it to the house, and Flint demands Willy to tell them the truth. Willy opens the door, and is pinned to the ground by Flint. Willy tells Flint that Cobra beat them to him, and is being monitored by Cobra at all times. Willy then tells Flint that the other Dreadnoks are on their way, and Flint asks why the should trust him. Willy tells Flint that Cobra is trailing all allies to the Joes, and using them as bait to capture all possible threats to Cobra. Willy them tells Flint to flee, and Flint tells his daughter to get in the car. Back in the barn, Zarana begins to beat Lady Jaye, who knees Zarana. Lady Jaye then gets back up and uses her javelin to send Zarana flying.

Lady Jaye then grabs Zarana's gun and shoots her in the arm. Zarana falls injured, and Lady Jaye runs to her. Jaye then kicks Zarana in the head, knocking her out. Flint tells Lady Jaye that they have to get out of the area, before more Cobra Agents arrive. Lady Jaye grabs her javelin, before running back to the car. Lady Jaye gets in the car and Flint drives away. Zarana then wakes up and informs Zartan that the Joes got away. Zartan tells Zarana that Serpentor will be displeased. In Amsterdam, Lifeline arrives and approaches a fountain. He then grabs his phone out and texts his girlfriend. Bree shouts out to Lifeline, and Lifeline reunites with Bree. Lifeline tells Bree that he was worried that he wouldn't see her for a long time, and Bree tells Lifeline that she couldn't wait to see him.

From far away, Michelle contacts Tomax and informs him that she found the Joes' lead Medic. Tomax tells Michelle to wait a bit, and see where it goes. Michelle mentions that he is the only Joe to come to Netherlands, and Tomax tells Michelle that he has another idea. Michelle asks where Xamot is, and Xamot answers her and mentions that he and Tomax are trying to break away from finishing each others' sentences. Michelle menitons that it is odd how they speak, before Tomax tells Xamot to switch to Plan B. In Washington, D.C., Serpentor is approached by Destro, who informs Serpentor that they located 3 Joes in Baltimore. Serpentor asks which ones, and Destro shows Datatrax, Heavy Duty, and Dr. Burkhart. Serpentor asks the Joes where the others are, and Heavy Duty mentions that he'll never talk.

Annoyed, Serpentor orders for Agent Carter to interrogate the Joes and ask of their location. Datatrax chuckles and asks how bad a interrogator without a cool name could be, only for Agent Carter to tell Datatrax that he is worse than the Grim Reaper. In Portland, Maine, Steve asks Mercy where the other Joes are, and Mercy mentions that they were given the order for Operation: Fire Age to be initiated by General Hawk. Mercy then asls what it means, and Steve tells Mercy to head to Calgary, Canada. Mercy asks what's in Calgary, and Steve mentions that Operation: Fire Age is in Calgary. Mercy then slams her foot on the accelerator.

TO BE CONTINUED...

## Featured Characters

* G.I. Joe
	+ Marissa Faireborn/ Lady Kaye
	+ Allison Faireborn/ Lady Jaye
	+ Dashiell Faireborn/ Flint
	+ Clayton Abernathy/ General Hawk
	+ Jacob Hailmark/ Star Bird
	+ James Hailmark/ Snake Eyes
	+ Edwin Steen/ Lifeline
	+ Christopher Lavigne/ Law
	+ Robert Blais III/ Cross Country
	+ Ronald Tadur/ Dusty
	+ Barley Hedgwick/ Datatrax
	+ Morris Lamont/ Heavy Duty
	+ Dr. Adele Burkhart
* Cobra
	+ Lilian Osborne/ Mistress Armada
	+ Constantin von Djangovich/ Firefly
	+ Count Otto von Rani/ Iron Klaw
	+ Jesse Kwinn Jr./ Ghost Bear
	+ Edith Teurvigne/ Bayonet
	+ Dreadnoks
		- Zarana Bentley-Xylander
		- Zartan Bentley-Xylander
	+ Serpentor
	+ Tomax Paoli/ Crimson Commando
	+ Xamot Paoli/ Crimson Soldier
	+ James McCullen/ Destro
	+ Agent Carter
* General Youngblood
* Alexei de Cobrai/ Old Snake
* Steven Colton/ G.I. Steve
* Mercy Gale
* Bree van Mark
* William Colton/ G.I. Willy
* Michelle Dearing