As the Titans approached the rear of the Militia lines, the sounds of explosions and gunfire could be heard in the distance.

"Pilots! Glad you're here!" A Grunt yelled as they approached. "We've got multiple IMC Stalker squads approaching! They've got local forces with them too!"

"Copy." Daniel said. "What's your status?"

"Ready to go." The Grunt replied.

"Roger that. With us, Grunts." Nick said as he and IN led the way through a hilly path.

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"I'll tell you guys, this is eerie." Sasha said, as PL-3431 began to hover.

"It is. Though technically, I can't feel emotions." Romero quipped. Daniel rolled his eyes.

"We've got signatures closing." Chase said. They approached a clearing to find a large squad of Stalkers lying still.

"Who took these ones out?" Nick asked.

"There are no records of Militia forces heading this way before us." IN spoke.

Then, multiple objects slammed into the ground, and bulky machines with rocket launchers immediately opened fire.

"Reapers!" A Grunt cried.

"Open fire!" Daniel cried. As the Reapers dodged and weaved while firing blasts of plasma.

"Fuckers!' Sasha cried, firing a Cluster Missile. "Where are they coming from?"

"We'll find out soon, that's for sure!" Romero said as his Tone placed a Particle Wall to shield the Grunts from the constant barrage of Rockets. Eventually, Daniel smashed the last Reaper, and all was still once more.

"Grunts?" Daniel spoke.

"We're good." The Squad Leader replied.

"Let's keep moving." Chase said, reloading his Predator Cannon. The Titans and Grunts resumed their trek, as the echoes of war were heard in the distance.

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Daniel knew they had arrived when rockets started to explode all around them.

"Grunts! Find positions and open fire!" Daniel ordered.

"Yessir!" The Squad Leader replied. The grunts hustled away, and Daniel led the charge towards the front lines, now placed at the edge of a hill occupied by the Militia. The pilots disembarked and headed towards the Grunt Captain who was giving commands at the crest of the hill

"Pilots! Thank God you're here. We've got reports the IMC are using locals as suicide units." the Captain replied. "There's Stalkers, Ticks, even a few Reapers."

"Roger that." Daniel said. "Hold the line."

The Captain nodded and rushed off. Then, a barrage of rockets slammed into the hill, doing no damage to the Militia.

"That wasn't aimed for us…" Daniel said.

"Warning, spike in Seismic activity detected below us." IN spoke.

"Landslide!" Romero cried as the earth began to move beneath them.

"Grunts! Clear the hill! NOW!" Sasha cried. The Grunts didn't need to be told twice, and they retreated to safe ground as the hillside collapsed. Then, they heard the sound of pounding footsteps.

"STALKERS!" A Grunt cried as a horde of them opened fire. The Militia Grunts responded with a large volley, destroying many of them.

"We're outnumbered!" a Captain cried.

"Hold the line!" Daniel cried as he embarked. "Pilots, lock and focus fire!"

"Roger that." Sasha said as the Stalkers advanced. Then, the Titans fired a barrage of Rockets, Missiles, and bullets that sent reduced a large amount of Stalkers to scrap metal.

"Keep firing!" Daniel cried as the Grunts took up defensive positions. Then, Daniel heard the all-too familiar sound of Titans dropping.

"Hostile Titans!" Chase cried as multiple Brutes, a few Ions, and even a Northstar slammed into the ground. This time, the advantage swung to the IMC. The Titans were not as slowed by the mud and dirt from the landslide, resulting in their gaining ground by the second.

"We need reinforcements!" Daniel cried as he destroyed a Brute. Then he felt a colossal impact. An Ion Titan had flanked to the side and tackled IN, pinning him to the ground. Then, the pressure was lifted as a Scorch Titan of an unknown design slammed into the Ion. Triggering the Flame Shield, the Scorch's pilot melted through the cockpit door and rammed the Titan's fist through the IMC Titan's Chassis. Daniel stood in shock as the cockpit door opened, and a Pilot equipped with a Pulse Blade kit stood up.

"You guys asked for Reinforcements? Here I am. Sean Walker, 6-4, designation Wildfire, at your service. Pilot of Scorch Prime GT-5929." the Pilot said as he closed the Cockpit door. A Northstar tried to flank the Scorch, but Drew grabbed the Northstar's arm and spun it, slamming it into the ground. He then triggered the Flame Shield, and incinerated the Chassis. Daniel pulled IN to his feet.

"Good to have you." Daniel spoke.

"Glad to be here." Sean replied. "Grunts! Up to the front!"

Daniel and Sean rejoined the rest of the Pilots, who were already starting to push the IMC back.

"Alright! Grunts! It's time to finish this!" Daniel spoke. "Let's show them WHY WE FIGHT!"

As the Grunts raised a battle cry, the Titans led the way in a charge towards the IMC lines.

Author's Notes:

Update!

Yep, Sean pilots a Scorch Prime Titan. Didn't see that one coming, did you?

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