Remnant Viking

Chapter 31: Operation Blood Letter: Wind Path

*Herald Hanger*

*Crimson Pov*

I'm standing in front of Hati and admiring my handiwork. She is shining in the dim light of the hangar. Fully loaded in both fuel and ammo. I tend to take care of her instead of my tech boys. I've been getting reports that she is...feisty. Reports of being shocked or sudden weight shifting. She behaves with me. She purrs when she is running but I'm told its more of a snarl. Perhaps coming to this world has changed the both of us. Me and my so-called semblance. Hati being more than she seemed. I check my watch and its almost time. They should be filing in soon.

Silver: "She is looking good as usual."

Crimson: "She deserves nothing less."

Silver: "It feels good to go on a Raid like this again. I still remember my first time in my Viking."

Crimson: "It's a distant memory for me. I think it involved gunning down a bunch of Zealots."

Silver: "Sometimes... I forget you're from a whole other world rather than being born here."

Crimson: "I never do. This world. Even after living here for some time. I still can't call it home."

Silver: "Chief... I'm sorry. Must be hard to talk about."

Crimson: "As long as I live. The Terran Dominion still lives. I may hate it at times, but it was what I was fighting for. What I died for. For the hope of a better future. Hope that led to tragedy and untold doom. I'm not letting it happen here."

Silver: "We won't let that happen Chief! The Heralds will make sure of that!"

Zach: "Damn straight!"

Konrad: "Never knew the Chief was so noble."

Gerald: "Regardless. We got your back chief!"

Megan: "How does raiding help?"

Markus: "Damn it, Megan! We are raiding to put Mistal in its place! Once the White Fang and Grimm are gone then we can deal with the rest."

Markus does have a point. So does Megan to a degree. Will never admit it to her. We have our orders, and they are orders we excel in. Plus. Raiding builds Character. Honest! Its Viking Doctrine actually.

Crimson: "Since you lot finally woke up, Time to get this Operation Going!"

Broadside: "My Grunts are busy loading their gear. Lilly is organizing them."

Crimson: "Glad you can join us. Vanders called me earlier and the Inevitable Bloodshed is ready for her Maiden Voyage."

Markus: "I love his naming sense."

The rest of the Heralds finally begin to file in. They are in fact. Ten minutes early. I begin to climb up Hati and my Pilots began crowding around Hati. It's always fun doing this.

Crimson: "Alright Heralds! Good morning to you lot! Today is the Beginning of Operation Blood Letter. We are Raiding Mistral!!!"

Cheers and Jeers soon echo the hangar. Ever excitable as usual. Buzzy is oddly silent.

Crimson: "We are going to head to Argus Base and rest till tonight. The Operation requires Shock and Awe! We are hitting the Dark Vile Heart of Mistral. Mistral was always a Kingdom of Corruption and Roguery. That Ends With This Operation! The lairs of Bandits and Gangsters are going to be drowning with their blood! We are gonna Raid! We are gonna Plunder! WE ARE GONNA SLAUGHTER THEM ALL!!!!"

The roaring Heralds were aching to get into their Vikings. Soon. Very Soon.

Crimson: "Your Leads have been told of what they need to do. I won't be joining you. My Mission is to scout that bandit base we slaughtered months ago. Iron Heart is joining me so don't worry. Your plans are to be made by your leads. Can't be babying you, Heralds. Now, can I?"