GATE: Roadway to Hell

Recon Team 3

Alex: Hello? Any of you here?

He called out but no one responded.

Alex: Well shit, I guess I'm alone now.

He gave up searching around the forest and came out to the road next to him. With no clue where he is, he just walked along the road hoping to find civilization before nightfall. 

[4 hours later...

Alex: I'm almost out of water and rations. I don't think I can walk much longer.

Alex at this point was a hot, sweaty, muddy mess from the sun and from the times he tripped over into the dirt. He thought about just giving up for some time and rest but suddenly the sound of engines and the trampling of dirt can be heard coming towards him.

He looked up to the source of the sounds and he saw three blurry, green vehicles driving on the road. He thought for a minute and decided that there must be civilization nearby and he won't waste their time. So he ignored the incoming vehicles and kept walking.

Screech®

The vehicles stopped in their tracks and looked upon the tired Marine. One of the occupants went out and watched Alex keep walking. 

???: E-eh, excuse me?

Alex lazily turned around to face him. He wore plenty of green but his vision can't decipher on what he's actually wearing. 

Alex: What do you want?

???: Ehm, are you from around here? Are you lost or something?

The man in green looked over Alex's shoulder to see a Garand slung over his shoulder. 

Alex: Last I checked, I think I was born in New York...

???: New York? I know that pl- Wait, how did you get here?

Alex: Well hell do I know? I just went through this big structure and it just spat me here.

The man stood there for a minute and then climbed back inside to talk to the other occupants. Minutes passed and Alex was getting impatient. So instead of waiting, he kept walking. But he was suddenly-

???: Wait!

Alex: I swear to- What do you want now?!

???: Do you want a ride?

Alex: To where?

???: Me and my team were going to a trading city... well, Italica to be exact but you look like you could use a ride to the nearest civilization!

Alex thought for a moment. Can he trust him? He can survive on his own, right? Many questions filled his mind but out of instinct he agreed to come with them.

Alex: Sure... I guess.

???: That's great, uh... what's your name?

Alex: Name's Alex Ambers, you?

???: Yōji Itami! Nice to meet you.

They both shook hands and Itami opened the back door. Alex was about to enter when he looked up to see the occupants inside. One of them was a young kid with some sort of magical staff, another one was wearing gothic clothing with some sort of halberd, there was also a girl with elf ears and is also wearing modern clothing. To top it all off, there were three other members who wore the same outfit as Itami.

Alex: I don't feel safe anymore.

Itami: Relax, they are not gonna hurt you. Right guys?