Hydrian Galaxy

Chapter 3: The Stronghold

As Cookie contemplates his decisions, Ally and her soldiers approach the stronghold. Ally is prepared to obliterate the rebels that had murdered her lover and mentor. As dusk settles, the tension erupts and the Battle for the Stronghold begins.

The shuffling of footsteps and soldiers yelling filled the camp. Soldiers, wearing their army uniforms with the iconic Hydra on their chest scurried quickly to begin assembling for the massive assault.

As Ally walked past the soldiers, they saluted her as a sign of respect. She greeted the soldiers with a slight nod and smile. She walked into the tent and the Lieutenants and Captains turned around and saluted her.

In the middle of them was a table with a map of their nearby surroundings and how they planned to invade their enemy.

"Head Captain Ally, pleased to have you attend our meeting." The Lieutenant smiled

"Thank you." Ally continued as she moved to the center of the table, "Now onto matters of war."

"We will invade the stronghold at dusk, our objective will be to murder any enemy soldiers and to excute the remaining civilians." She explained, "We will claim this stronghold as a Hydra Outpost."

"Are there any questions?" Ally asked
"No Captain." They replied in unison

"Each of you will have a squadron of twenty soldiers, go assemble your squadrons before dusk." Ally ordered, "Return here fifteen minutes before dusk."

They exited the tent and only Ally remained inside.

Ally sat down in her chair as she wondered about the enemy: What might they be thinking right now?

Ally pictured when Jackal and her were recruited into the Hydra Army Training Facility, how different times were now. Their opponents were no longer dummies or animals, they were people. They had families, friends, and lives. She imagined that Jackal would've scolded her for choosing to avenge him by murdering helpless civilians, but he's not here now.

She awoke to the sound of footsteps getting closer to her.
The Lieutenants and Captains stood in front of Ally. "We are ready to begin the assault on the Stronghold, dusk is arriving."

Ally exited the tent and yelled "All Units, begin assembling into your squadron and prepare to charge the stronghold!"

The Hydra Army began mobilizing their cannons and troops alongside the Eastern Wall of the Stronghold. Ally had noticed that there were many trees and spots where they could hide and ambush them. She may have not had any war experience, but she was an amazing tactician.

As Ally mounted her horse with the Lieutenants and Captains. She held Jackal's Saber and lifted it to signal the artillery to begin loading the ammunition to fire.

The environment suddenly became quiet, you could hear the sound of crickets chirping a symphony. Ally knew it was time to commence the siege.

She took her blade, waved it, and yelled "FIRE!"

The soldiers began pushing towards the field as the opposing army began sounding their alarm.

"Cavalry, prepare to charge on my signal!" Ally commanded as she positioned her sword forward

"FOR HYDRA!" Ally screamed as the cavalry began pushing towards the stronghold. Thanks to the artillery fire, there was a hole that was created which Ally was determined to sneak her troops using the infantry as a diversion.

As the sounds of swords clanging and arrows being fired filled the atmosphere, Ally's squadron had made it to their rally point and waited on Ally's command.