Invasion of Leeds

[AlphaWolf215]

Williams looked alarmed at the arrival of Joseph DeFrance, but he wasn't looking at either the Prince, or Goodman. No, he was now looking at the men, not soldiers, that stood around the two wanted men.

Nobody touches these men. You don't talk to them, you don't even look at them, without my say so... Go help the civilians, ensure they aren't injured. I'll call for pickup...

He looked exhausted, beckoning Corporal Morgan forward. The young soldier moved, nudging Goodman and DeFrance to go close to the General.

We need DeFrance alive.. It could become a turning point..

He turned, pointing out a area on the paper map laid across the bonnet of the jeep to Morgan

Round our fighters up. Get them, and the armour, to secure this position. Keep it quiet. DeFrance, not here. It was a mistake. Identified as a gaul officer, he's going to be sent to command.

Morgan made a quick nod, before hurrying off to arrange things. He turned back to Goodman

Things are different down here.. War.. it really does change people. Look around you Austin. They're young, boys some of them. They have watched the gauls burn their homes, walked past the charred remains of wives, husbands, children. Almost all have seen the public executions this man carried out, and it has filled them with rage. At times.. At times they give in to it. I have watched a patrol tear a Gallic officer apart with their bare hands. I'm not proud, and I don't agree with it, but who am I to stop them? They have lost so much to these.. these monsters. I don't lead them because of a rank I hold, I lead them because I have gained their respect. Saved them where others couldn't, but nothing will stop their frenzy when it begins... What I am saying, is you have to keep this quiet, and I need to get you off world...

He pulled a communicator from his belt, flicing a activation switch.

Austin Goodman

Static.. then a beeping as the encryption locked on to the office of the Fleet Admiral

Your mad Williams. He's dead.

He's standing in front of me, but that's not my concern. I've got a much larger prize for you ma'am. You'll be a happy woman tonight.

What.

DeFrance.

Silence for a moment, then it started again

There's a freighter inbound. It'll be with you within the hour. Stay alive.

Of course my dear. We'll be waiting.

I've got a little surprise headed your way soon too. Keep them pinned. Fleet out.

He switched it off completely, stopping any leaked signal from getting to the Gauls, preventing them from tracking him down.

Now then Austin, would you like that cup of Tea sah?