The capital remains largely intact with its battlements and soldiers making ready for battle.
Originally built on a hill, it is surrounded by a square wall, with a fortress at each corner point.
The main palace at the top of the hill, the cathedral and the university are the most iconic structures within the capital's walls.
"Now that is one heck of a capital city" Angel remarks as he steps out of the chinook.
TV reporters can be seen dotted about the place wearing bullet resistant vests labelled 'PRESS'.
'We're here, live, standing outside what many are now calling the new front lines' one can be heard saying as they pass by.
'We are getting reports that Silverpeak has fallen' another can also be heard commentating.
As they approach the main gate's, they see Marissa and the rest of their troop they had become separated from, well, what's left of them.
Only half of them seem to have made it out alive from Sliverpeak.
"Sweet, can finally get something proper to eat" Daniel mutters quietly.
Michael gives him a kiss on the cheek after hearing him say this, suddenly realizing how fatigued Daniel looks at this point.
"Glad you could finally make it" Marissa greets them in her usual sarcastic manner.
"Fucking hell, it's good to see you guys" Thomas states and grabs some of the troop to give them a hug.
"We will be stationed on the battlements, generals' orders" she explains whilst beckoning them all to follow her through the main gates.
"But first, I think we should all go and get something to eat" she continues.
"Yes please" Daniel replies in relief.
The troop follows her over to a nearby food establishment, further up the street.
They line up and are given some soup and piece of bread, that Angel is actually willing to eat this time.
"Thank you" Daniel says gratefully to the lady handing out their sup.
They all eat their food quietly, and can't help but notice that people around them are staring at one person of the group in particular.
"You stick out like a saw thumb in that uniform" Daniel tells Angel softly as he eats some bread.
"Well I am rather dashing in it" he replies cheekily with a wink.
"Why does everyone call you Angel? surely that isn't your real name" Daniel asks.
"No, no it isn't, it's actually my surname, it became a nickname I received from the other Haven soldiers, referring to me as an angel of death" he explains stating the last part half-heartedly.
"Hurry up and finish eating, we're heading to the battlements" Marissa instructs everyone.
"I'm using the toilet first" Daniel states, and wonders off to use the restroom.
Some of the others follow suit and use the limited time they have to quickly use the facilities.
"It's getting dark" Michael mutters, noticing Angel using his radio.
"MOVE OUT!" Merissa demands, and they follow her towards a large stairway leading them up to their position on the battlements.
"What a view" Thomas remarks as he leans against the edge of the wall.
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HAVEN: THE SKY SCRAPER
General FictionThe war has been going on for ten years now, and quite frankly Daniel is sick of it. To make him even more miserable he has been separated from the love of his life, Mikey. The big players in the war are slowly moving in, with one exception remainin...
