HxH: Fraternal Twins

Chapter 29: Preparing for battle.

A/N: Fair warning to all of my sweet readers.~ From here on it will start to get real serious. War is no fun and games so expect some deaths of some kind and a lot of fighting! I thought I'd point that out before you continue reading past this point. 

\o/ Ta-ta!

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Inside the base of Vince Bodaodai, rooms full of soldiers stood in rows in front of the evil scientist himself. The blonde's hands stuffed in his pockets, medical mask covered his mouth, and gleaming red eyes were glued to the combatants. On his side, stood General Servine Allarie, as usual... His head was wrapped with that bandaging, with a few strands of brown hair poking out. "Men, I have woke you up this early because the enemy is soon to come at our doorstep," Vince announced before swatting his arm out to his side. "Warn everyone else about the attack, we all need to prepare and wake up!" He finished, watching all the half-asleep fighters before him. With his words, the soldiers nodded with groans of acknowledgment. They marched out of the room chatting amongst themselves and complained of how early it was.

Allarie turned toward his Leader, kneeled on one knee, and held his head down. "Sir, tell me... When are we to expect them to attack?" He asked muscly, waiting for his leader to respond. Silence met both of their ears until the said blonde broke it.

"Obviously, before dawn... If I know Netero correctly, he would pick the time where everyone is at their weakest, giving his side more of a chance to win. If he chose night, everyone would be too grumpy and still have energy left for the war....yearning to go to bed. Morning, everyone will be too tired to move right away, their brain cannot function properly after first waking up. Before dawn.....everyone is half asleep, reducing their awareness and thinking process. Having them wake up at this hour before dawn, will give them a little bit to wake up more... Thus, Netero's plan will clearly fail, in trying to catch us off guard when we are at our most vulnerable," Vince replied easily as though he had reviewed his methods over and over.

Allarie sat there, understanding his motives now. He stood, bowed then straightened back up. "As brilliant as ever, Vince.~ Shall we watch for them, at the peak of your base?" He asked, making Bodaodai turn his head toward the exit of the room.

"Yes, it would be wise. A keen eye on the lookout is preferred, seeing that it is Netero and his army we are watching for. Lend me one of your corncockle flowers, so we may communicate...it will take away the time needed when you need to find me and inform me." That was all his leader said in return. The General nodded, gradually walked over to Vince, and popped out his purple flower. He handed it to Bodaodai, only to have him take it and place it in the pocket of his lab coat.

"I shall tell you when they arrive, Sir Vince Bodaodai.~" He said whilst bowing to his waist, then vanished from sight and left the blonde alone in the room.

Vince just remained in his spot, having hidden thoughts about Servine. Hmhmhmhmhm... Dear Allarie, it's a shame....really... That you have forgotten who your family was. If you found out, you would be devastated... Your loyalty is important to me, Servine... So, I won't let you find out until you've become disposable. He mentally spoke with an ominous aura around him and chuckled to himself; soon, he too left the room.

~~~Elswhere~~~

Out near the ocean's edge, countless boats resided on top of the water. Every one of them was filled with war combatants, some looked like mercenaries, rookies, rogues, everyday civilians, and forest dwellers; while everyone else appeared as if they got out of a war already... Big burly men with beards, muscles, scars, and unkempt hair littered about the boat. Ruby, Hisoka, Rui, illumi, Sikiyona, Black Shifter, Neon, and the rest of the Zoldyck family stood in the same area as each other; not wanting to lose sight in case they couldn't find one another.