Battle Earth VII (31 page)

"You're on, General."

"Then welcome to the European Alliance."

"This war we are starting, it is just the beginning. It is the Krys’ doing, and Armand is proof of that. Jafar tells me it is a prophecy of theirs. They believe Earth is the paradise they must find and make their home. They will never stop coming for it. They failed to defeat us as a united world, now they seek to divide and conquer. A plan that so far seems to be going in their favour."

"But we have little choice at present but to fight the clear and present danger."

Taylor knew it was the last day of peace the World would know for some time. He hated the enemy invaders. He hated what they stood for and everything they strove to achieve over the human race, but he was now in his element once more, as a new Battle for Earth was beginning.

Engines roared overhead, and six ships landed just off to their flank.

"Friends of yours, I believe," said Dupont.

"The ramps dropped, and a familiar face rushed out from the nearest ship, leading a group of British paratroopers he had come to know as his closest friends and allies.

"Captain Grey reporting for duty, Sir!"

Two hundred troops formed up before them, all equipped and under his command.

"Welcome to the European Alliance and the new Inter-Allied Regiment!" yelled Colonel Mitch Taylor.