Chapter 2

Soldier of Fortune

Current time: 5:37 P.M 4 days after the intial strike
Location: Meeting room in the Castle (You know the one i'm talking about)

"Let's see now, everyones here? Good. Now let me introduce myself. I am the Matriarch of the Northlands and I have come today too..." the Emmcee begins to drone on and Jazz just tunes himself out. He gazes around the room and sighs. The blue velvet banners hang from the wall and slightly flap from the breeze coming from an open window. The big table in the room seems to be made of very good wood. He sighs again and tries to focus on the speech. "...and in conclusion I would like to say that we will gladly offer our services whenever needed." *clap clap clap* "And now, onto our next order of business. The mobilization of turtle Factions." Jazz stands up. "I can only say this. We only just came out of vicious combat against these turtles. We can't let them mobilize and regroup. Our armies and people are tired, and we may not even stand a chance against their whole army. These recent attacks on the outlaying colonies are reason enough to stir alarm. We need to strike now!" Radiarch stood up. "How would you know whats best for our people? You were too busy off being a soldier of fortune and trying to earn medals then aiding your bretheren. You don't know what it was like out there on the front lines mixing it up." At this note everyone began to argue amongst eachother about wether or not Jazz's heroism was good or bad. Amidst the uproar, Chuck suddenly flew into the window. Jazz looked at him and was shocked. His wing was severly lacerated. Chuck then drew out a small keyboard and began to type. "Bird Land is under attack, send re-enforcments quickly." Jazz said "We've got little time. Ready an attack party, the birds are our allies and they need help." Radiarch said sharply "We just came out of combat at Cortorhal and our troops need rest. If you are so eager as to leap back into the fray then you shall do it with your own resources." Radiarch turned around and stormed out of the meeting room.

Current time: 11:49 P.M
Location: Warp gate to Bird Land

Jazz looked around at the 20 some odd ppl who decided to aid him. Spaz and lori are also here helping to arm and organize their troops. The engineer came up to Jazz and states "The warp gate is prepared, are you sure you are ready, you are going in with only 24 or so troops?" Jazz looks around. "I'm sure we will be able to suffice" "Ok but remember, nobody's got your back in case you need help." Jazz and his "army" steps through the portal.

Current time: moments later
Location Bird Land

Jazz's army steps out of the portal. They look around. It seems like the whole planet is shaking, and the sky is blocked out by smoke and char. The roost they are on top of seems to be fairly close to the main battle field. Below them, the forest is burning and flocks of birds are in a mass retreat. Suddenly, the roost gets hit by a bomb and it begins to collapse. Jazz calls for a flock of birds to save them and soon they are being safely taken towards the next choke point.