The five of them make there way into the tent they use for mission briefings. It's mostly the same as all the others, but the only difference is the maps and strategie pieces that liter the walls and tables.
"You mission is simple, move out before dawn and get behind enemy lines to rendezvous with informants. You'll be meeting up with them here, just outside of the nearest town." He says pointing it out on the map. "We'd prefer you did it quickly and quietly, but it doesn't matter as long as the mission gets done and the informants don't get caught. Cane I'll give you rains over command as soon as you enter the field. Any and all decisions will be up to your discretion"
"Roger" Cane replys while looking over the map. "That means no explosions till extraction." He says, looking at Raph and Kate.
"What you looking at me for, she's the pyromaniac" Raph says
"Am not" Kate snaps back
"Enough"! The captain shouts. "I don't need bickering. New guy, you can atleast put mana in your weapons right."
"Of course", Jack says with a smirk.
"Good, then I have no more questions. And I'm not answering any of yours. Ask Cane if your confused on anything. If not move out."
"Yes sir", everyone says with a salute.
As the briefing ends Cane orders the squad to pack up and get to the front gate before night fall. Jack makes his way to his barracks, as he swings open the tent flaps he sees his military issued pack at the foot of his bed. Along with a sword and pistol on his chest. He takes the belt and wraps it around himself adjusting it to fit. He throws the pack over his shoulder and starts heading for the gate.
"I wonder why here of all places", he thinks to himself as he walks. He is stil very confused as to how he got here but decided it was better to go with it then fight it. "I just have to go along with these people till I figure out what happened", Jack thought before finally reaching the gate.
"Your a little early", Cane says as he sets his own bags down. "I never got to poke you more about your past, or why you signed up to die for that matter"
"Would you believe me if I said I don't remember", Jack laughed.
"I don't know, Myabe. Honestly it's a mystery to me. Choosing to join this squad? I still think your crazy. I thought they were kidding when they sent me that letter. I kept thinking, Why would someone go out of there way to join a bunch of idiots like us."
"Honestly I don't know myself, It just happened. It's not like I want to die, but I landed myself here anyway", Jack says
"Anyway, the others should be here about now. And if you survive this mission, I'll buy you a drink. I want to here your story.
As the others arrive, Jack can't shake the feeling of unease that's weighed on him since he woke up. "Hopefully this goes". he says with a sigh.
Raph takes there extra gear and loads them on the back of a few horses. "Gears all set boss", He says to Cane.
Cane looks around another time before giving the order. "All right, saddle up and let's head out"