Girls und Panzer: Clash of Worlds

Chapter 10: ACT II: Code Black

Robert's Hellcat rushed forward to the KMM lines, with a white flag flying high from the turret. Several panzers aimed towards the tank destroyer, but didn't fire. Robert sighed as he motioned for his driver to slow to a stop.

Erika and Maho walked up to the Hellcat, the former having a look of contempt on her face, with Maho remaining impassive. "Why are you here?" The Commander stated.

Robert frowned before getting down from his turret. "Brandenburg's forces were gassed! General Klara has ordered all those who are not going to side with them to pull back to Western Lines. We are about to instill Code Black, which gives us authorization to use live ammunition and kill to defend ourselves. Do you want that fate?" The Yank gave Maho a stare.

Erika shouted. "You just threatened us with death! Why would we bother following your orders!" Robert simply scowled before turning his attention to Maho. "You have three hours to come over. After that, don't expect to come out unscathed." Robert climbed into his turret.

Maho spoke before he closed the top. "We will come. Ladies, prepare to move out and head North." The Hellcat's engine revved as the TD rushed back to friendly lines. Maho sighed, climbing into her Tiger I H.

Erika looked at Maho as she climbed into the Tiger II P she commanded. "Commander, why are you taking them seriously? They are heretics, and shouldn't be trusted."

Maho looked back as her Tiger moved forward. "Because... Mother told me that she would do this after the breakout of the Shimada. I didn't say anything... but I should have." She looked forward as the various panzers moved forward, with Erika taking up the rear, deep in contemplation.

Timeskip, nighttime. Location: Irish Defensive Line, Center Front.

O'hare, Romanov, Klara, Rommel, Lee, Cromwell, and Makarov were sitting upon Cromwell's Churchill. Maho, Miho, Darjeeling, Chiyo, Alice, Johnathan, Nonna, Kevin, and Kay were standing to the side, with Rommel standing on top of the tank's turret. All eyes were on him.

"I regret to inform those present that none of the Brandenburg members returned to our lines. We are assuming that they are either dead, or prisoner. And we all know how Shiho treats her prisoners." Rommel pointed at Johnathan. "Kevin has already contacted the U.S. Pacific Command, who are en route, but will take several weeks due to logistics and mobilization. As such, with the presence of Gas that was banned in the Geneva Convention, I, Erwin Rommel of Rommel's Panzer Korps College, hearby enact Code Black. All Western Teams present are to switch out the match rounds with live ammunition. You are hereby authorized to shoot to kill. This turned from a match to a war, and we will hold the line. Understood?"

"Sir, yes sir!" The Western Commanders shouted, giving a crisp salute before rushing off to inform their teams. Miho blinked before pulling Erwin to the side. "Do you think this is too much?"

Rommel sighed, kissing Miho's forehead. "Leiben, when someone uses gas or something similar, we are to active Code Black. We gave your side three hours to switch and be spared from the conflict."

Miho nodded before hugging Rommel. "Don't die on me, please? For me?" Rommel smiled before leaning down to kiss her forehead again. "For you, Miho. For you."

Johnathan sighed as he motioned for his air wing to begin making preparations. "Mother, Alice. Stay behind our lines. You will be safer there." Chiyo grabbed his arm and pulled him back. "You are willing to kill?" John only nodded. "Yes. To protect my family." John glanced to Azumi, who was speaking with the rest of the Bermuda Triangle. "Especially family."

Kevin and Nonna were hugging each other. "Stay alive, will you?" Nonna smiled sadly, to which Kevin nodded. "Always! Plus, I do not want to leave you again! Someone has to keep me in line!" The two shared a chuckle before they went to respective forces.