Power.

The Rally

The night prior to the final battle, 25 percent of the selected mobile troops, had varying sizes of tape on their helmet. Some troops were too patriotic to display the tape on their helmets, but instead wore bands of tape on their sleeves, or wrapped on the stocks of their weapons. The service men and women talked amongst themselves about the upcoming mission.

(soldier 1.) “why exactly are we all here? Aren't we just fighting one guy this seems a bit excessive.”

(soldier 2.) “Well I over heard the general speaking about the Silver Demon to one of the newer recruits, he said not to underestimate him, and that were dealing with something beyond our understanding.”

(soldier 1.) “ this is probably some of that government hush-hush bull, that were supposed to die for but never know about.”

Your absolutely right! Stated General Loki as he passes by the barracks. The two soldiers stood in attention.

“Sir yes sir General Loki Sir!”

“at ease men. I cant speak of this matter on a public stand so I'm taking upon my self do disobey direct orders from the President. So that my soldiers have an idea of what were about to go fight, and why exactly were armed as heavily as we are now.”

“Sir… what are we about to fight”

“this isn't any fairy tale today son, were are about to fight a Demon! I cant tell you everything I know for your safety, but I have seen hell and its creators and this particular sh** stain of an imp decided to go rogue. I have made formal contact with his would be keepers but it seems that they are no longer capable of containing this leak. So its up to us to put a lid on this volcano before we start to look like Pompeii.”

“But sir.. are you saying there are more of them? More people as strong as this Silver?”

“As strong , and stronger!...” Those were the generals last words as he stepped out of the camps. When he was a good distance away, out of sight of his army. He reached into his wallet and pulled out a photo of his son. Smiles for just a moment and releases a exhale if disappointment and continues to walk to his quarters.

President Troy arrived at the army encampment to give a uplifting speech to the troops.

“ I just want to thank you all for coming out here today, it is a great opportunity to serve this country, and lets not forget all the work I put in to get you all here. How about a round of applause ehh” (he motions his hands towards the crowd, and very subtle clapping is heard)

“its ok I forgot you military types are all work and no play. But tomorrow is a serious matter, tomorrow we face the biggest threat to our nation since…. Since the last one! But don't worry we have a plan, we have the home field advantage and we plan to send three bomber jets to completely wipe out this man and who ever he brings with him. Because come on no single man can take on an army. We will rain down on this terrorist a storm of Flames and Anger, and the whole thing will be televised from a military grade chopper so that world can see that nothing and no one can stand up to us and not get knocked down!”

The crowd roars with excitement and the President gets into his motor cave and drives away