A/N: What?! A new story from the Nightstalker and for GATE: Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri?!

YEP! I finally decided to start this fic after it has been swimming around in my head for months. Now for those of you who dont know me, I am UH-60 NIGHTSTALKER and I have been on the sight for a while. But this is my first attempt to write a GATE fic so forgive me if I get anything wrong.

Standard disclaimer, I do not own GATE, it belongs to its respectful owners and this fic is not for profit. So do not sue me, I am broke. Also, I am not now, nor was I ever a member of any military organization so excuse me if I get any it wrong either. So without further ado... on to the story...

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{Prolouge: Welcome to Japan}

Date: June 20th, 20XX

Time: 635 hrs

Location: Japan

It was going to be the biggest international military exercise Japan had ever seen. Or at least, that was what the numerous media outlets in Japan were painting it as.

With China becoming more and more aggressive in recent years and making claims to territory it historically never had in the past, many in the Asia-Pacific region had become a bit warry about their seemingly not so friendly neighbour. In recent months, Chinese naval vessels and aircraft had begun to harass ships belonging to Vietnam, The Philippines and even Indonesia. While recent troop movements near their border with India and Nepal had made the two south Asian countries rather nervious about Chinese intentions in the region.

Japan itself was not immune to this harassment from Beijing, as the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force had notice a sharp rise in encounters they were having with Chinese submarines in Japanese waters. A pattern which was being copied by the Air Force, as they had encountered Chinese aircraft encroaching dangerously close to Japanese air space. Situation wasn't helped by the firey rhetoric being spewed by the Communist regime on an almost weekly basis. Making veiled threats of military action if their "claims" were not respected.

Obviously this did not sit well with any one of China's would be victims, all of whom refused to bow down to Beijing's demands.

As a result, "The Tiger Shield Exercise" was created in response to China's aggression. A brain child of both the American and Japanese governments, Tiger Shield was basically a massive military exercise that was to be held in and around Japan and would involve 8 regional and global governments and would ultimately involve a massive 75,000 forigen troops on Japanese soil.

Officially, the main purpose for the exercise was to "Enhance the cooperation and abilities between nations and foster friendship." Or at least that was the reason given by the Japanese government. In reality though, it was a show of force. It was to let Beijing know know that force would be met by force and that the nations of Asia would not be pushed around so easily.

Curiously, Australia and Britian had been invited to take part in the exercise as well, something which did not sit well with the People's Republic. The first forigen troops that would be taking part in Tiger Shield began to arrive just three days earlier, when elements of the Indonesian Air Force arrived at Komatsu Air Base with 12 Su-30 Jet fighters and two C-130J transport aircraft carrying support staff and ground crew. That same day, 15 Su-30 MKI and three cargo planes landed in Ibaraki. These aircraft made up just part of the Indian contingent that would also be taking part in Japan, as the Carrier INS Vikramaditya and her group of ships were expected to arrive near Tokyo by the end of the week.

Today though, the next batch of troop to take part in Tiger Strike would not be coming in by air, but by sea. As the United States, the Philippines and Indonesia still had more men and their equipment to deliver to the Japanese main land.

Sitting several miles off the coast of Japan, a small flotilla of naval vessels had assembled to begin the first phase of the exercise. They just represented a small part of the ground contingent to be taking part in Tiger Shield, as many more would be arriving in one of the many air bases on the island of Honshu.

Suddenly, an alarm could be heard blaring from some of the vessels, which signaled that the operation had begun. Large doors began to open and expose the interior of these vessels to the harsh waters of the Pacific. Moments later, a mixture of Landing Craft Utilities, Landing Craft Air Cushions and Armored vehicles began to emerge from the dark interiors of their home ships and crashed into the harsh waters of the Pacific.

For a moment it looked as if complete chaos had taken over the operation, but soon all the landing craft formed up into their assigned group and began to make their way to the shore. Meanwhile on the beach, a very bored and sleepy Yoji Itami stood next to Toyota High Mobility Vehicle (Toyota Humvee) and yawned loudly. He was apart of the "welcoming" force that was to greet the amphibious force on that beach. Well... it was much more than that, as the JGSDF contingent was also there as an escort force, as the incoming vehicles would still have an 4 hour drive to Camp Fuji/Camp Takigahara.

Itami genuinely did not want to be there in all honesty. Originally, he had some down time and hoped he could use said time to visit a number of game stores and other such establishments to enhance his already impressive gaming/anime collection. Ironically, the only reason he joined the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force was in fact, to continue funding his "hobby". But the down side to being in the military, well for him anyway, was that duty duty would call when you didn't want to. Like taking part in an massive military exercise that was taking place the same time he was supposed to be on leave.

"Did they have to come in so early?" Itami groaned, as he looked at the approaching force. "The sun hasn't been up for an hour, and they already arriving."

"Such is military life". Sargent First Class Akira Tomita replied, not even bothering to look at his team mate. "How long have you been in the military exactly?"

"I feel as if it had been already too long." the young man replied, as he leaned up against his vehicle. I just hope they dont decide to loitter too long before they finally decide to move out."

"Believe me, they won't!" a new voice chimed in. "These are U.S. Marines that are coming, men nothing like you!"

Upon investigation, the two soldiers saw that they were now joined by a female Sargent. She was standing there with a rather annoyed expression on her face and glaring at Itami. "These are the toughest of the tough! They charge into battle laughing and are as legendary as they are deadly!"

"I'm guessing you're a fan, Kuribayashi-san?" Tomita replied calmly. It was at that moment the petite Sargent realized where she was and soon calmed down, though she still looked rather annoyed.

"You may not like being here, but you singed up for this the moment you decided the join the JGSDF!" Kuribayashi replied, "To be the best, YOU HAVE TO TRAIN WITH THE BEST! And the U.S. Marine Corp are the best! I can't wait for the exercise to start."

"If you say so." Itami replied rather lazily, as he really did not care about what the young woman thought. He still didn't like being there, though the only solice her had was the fact that once the exercise was over, he would be off duty for a month. A fact he enjoyed even more, since in coincided with a major convention that was coming up.

"Here they come!" Tomita announced, just as the first LCACs made their way onto the sandy beach. Soon followed by the first Indonesian marked LCUs and Marine Corp Amphibious Combat Vehicles.

Kuribayashi could only look on in wide eye wonder and excitement as the LCAC ramps lowered to reveal Marine M1A2 Main Battle Tanks rolling out of them, as the LCUs unloaded a combination of Indonesian Leopard MBTs and Filipino KAPLAN medium Tanks. Minutes later, a dozen ACVs of the United States Marine Corp and Indonesian AAVs made their way out of the surf and formed up on the beach. Needless to say, the curvy Sargent was awe struck by the sight. Even Itami had to admit that the landing was very impressive to see, though he still could not understand the sargent's almost fanatical excitement.

"What did I tell you, general? Impressive, yes?" Lt. Colonel Leroy J. Gibbs asked his host, as the group of high ranking military personnel watched the landing take place from a near by Japanese Humvee.

"Well you are a man of your word, Colonel." Lt. General Hazama replied. "Though this is only the easy part. We still need to get them to Fuji."

"Either way, Beijing is not going to be happy about this." Colonel Respati of the Indonesian National Armed Forces commented, all be it with a smile.

"That is the general idea." Gibbs replied. "I have already heard from the navy that a Chinese vessel has been spotted."

"Just remember, the goal of this operation is to foster co operation between our nations." Colonel Majuel Bautista of the Filipino army commented, "Though, if we anger the Chinese, then we have already accomplished one of our goals."

This remark caused the other men to chuckle a bit, before an JGSDF private came up and said something to Hazama. "Gentlemen, all unit have arrived and are waiting to move out."

"Then we should move out ourselves." Gibbs voiced, with the other officers nodding in agreement.

Meanwhile on the beach itself, the LCACs had departed while the LCUs were reversing off the shoreline. The various vehicles and their crews were lined up and fitted with amber strobe lights fot the long drive to Fuji. In one of the ACVs, a young Corporal was making final adjustment to the amber light while the rest of his crew were busy with similar task.

The voyage from Camp Pendleton had been a rather uneventful, ever since his crew and his vehicle were loaded onto the USS Wasp. The only thing which really broke the boredom was the occasional drill, coupled with the calls from home. Honestly, he was finally glad to be off that ship and on solid ground, but he and the resr of "Third Tracks" were in Japan for a reason. He just hoped that the planned drive to Camp Fuji would be just as uneventful as his voyage from California.

"Hey Punjab!" a man called up from the ground. "Are you finish with that light?"

"Yes sir!" the marine replied, just as he made the final connection.

"Good! Cause I dont want any crazy idiot say they aint see you after they plow into ya!" the Sargent's co-driver and friend joked, just as the marine climbed off the ACV.

"If anyone his us, then it will be your driving that causes it!" he replied. "And need I remind you, I out rank you?"

"Yet you still say sir everytime I ask a question."

"What ever, man."

"Corporal, ammunition is secured and systems are all regular and correct." another young marine announced, as she and another marine exited the vehicle.

"Good. Inform the colonel that Gator 8 is ready and standing by for orders." the vehicle commander ordered, to which the private did.

Another half an hour passed before the multi-national force was ready to move off the beach and towards Fuji. Just as planned, the JGSDF Humvees took the lead with a Toyota Crown Police car and cyclist leading the way. Behind them, Third Tracks were the first to move off the beach with four M1A1 Abrams and two M88 recovery vehicles behind them. The next group to follow were 6 Indonesian Leopars trailed by 12 AAVs and 4 support trucks. Finally, the Filipino contingent left in their own AAVs and 4 Medium Tanks, with 6 trucks following them and 4 more Japanese vehicles bringing up the rear.

Thus began the convoy's long journey to Camp Fuji.

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A/N: AAV = Amphibious Assault Vehicle

ACV: Amphibious Combat Vehicle

Well there you go, my first entry into the GATE fanfic arena. This is just the beginning and depending on the feedback, I may update this fic more often. Please leave a review and tell me what you think. It would help a lot. Until next time, NIGHTSTALKER out and HAPPY 2019!