We open up to the next day in LA Port to see the USS Abraham Lincoln Aircraft Carrier entering the port with American marines, soldiers, airmen, and sailors from the Mistral Base.

Most of the SATO, African troops, ROM, Great White Fang, Vale Huntsmen, Vacuo Huntsmen,  Mistral Huntsmen, and No-Pats went to other places or their respected countries/kingdoms. The No-Pats stayed with either Vale or the island of Patch.

As the troops walked out of the ship, many of their families and loved ones approached them with open arms and worried looks.

In one of the reunions, we see Kevin and Vincent hugging Anthony and Chris.

Kevin: We're so glad you two are alright.

The emotional reunion between Kevin and Vincent with their brothers Anthony and Chris at the LA Port showcases a moment of relief and joy amidst the tension and turmoil.

Anthony: Thanks, guys. It was a close call, but we made it out okay.

Chris: Yeah, we're just glad to see you both in one piece too.

Vincent and Kevin exchanged relieved smiles, grateful to have their brothers back safe and sound.

Vincent: The situation at Mistral was intense. What happened there?

Anthony's expression turned solemn as he recounted the events.

Anthony: It was a sudden and coordinated attack. We managed to hold our ground, but there were heavy casualties. Our communications were jammed, and it was chaos for a while.

Chris nodded in agreement, adding to Anthony's explanation.

Chris: The backup from the USS Abraham Lincoln arrived just in time. They helped us push back the assailants, and we evacuated as many as we could.

The gravity of the situation was evident in their voices, but the sense of relief at being reunited overshadowed the difficult memories of the recent attack.

Kevin: Thank goodness the reinforcements arrived in time. We were worried sick.

Vincent: We'll make sure to stick together from now on. No more close calls like this.

The brothers shared a moment of mutual understanding and commitment to looking out for each other, cherishing the precious reunion after the harrowing events at Mistral Base.

It was then Anthony's wives Glynda, Coco, Harriet, and his children Lola, Sara, Luna, Ana, Mason Towson, Noah Towson, Caleb Towson, Lily Towson, Emma Towson, Olivia Towson, Ava Towson, Sophia Towson, and Harper Towson arrived to see him too. Glynda is holding his twin baby boy & girl in her arms Glee and Anthony III.

Mina came up next to him as Tomoe arrived with his daughters Teka, Taka, Moche, Ino, Tenko, Saya, Mary, and Korea.

Lola, Sara, Luna, and Ana:*running to hug him* ¡Papá! {Dad!}

Mason Towson, Noah Towson, Caleb Towson, Lily Towson, Emma Towson, Olivia Towson, Ava Towson, Sophia Towson, and Harper Towson:*running to hug him* Daddy!!

Teka, Taka, Moche, Ino, Tenko, Saya, Mary, and Korea:*running to hug him and Mina* ママ！ お父ちゃん！！{Mommy! Daddy!!}

He and Mina hugged the four teens and children.

Glynda:*worried for the both* Heard the news about everything yesterday.

Coco: I heard about it yesterday too. But Harriet and I were stationed at Mt. Glenn Base.

Harriet: Yeah... they said that a mech from Atlas and Shadow Company attacked and after that... a genetically-engineered Ursa Major augmented with mechanical enhancements attacked both you guys but also the patrols around the base?

Anthony signed as he nodded explains what happened in a more.... PG version as the children and babies were there.

The emotional gathering of Anthony's family, with his wives Glynda, Coco, Harriet, and their children, filled the air with a mix of relief and concern for the recent events.

Anthony:*softly* It was a tough situation. We faced unexpected attacks, and the Ursa Major was... something beyond our usual encounters. But we managed to handle it as best as we could, making sure everyone stayed safe.

Glynda's expression softened as she held the twins in her arms, listening attentively while comforting the infants.

Glynda:*stroking Glee and Anthony III* We were worried sick about you and Mina. Thank the stars you're both okay.

Coco and Harriet exchanged looks of empathy, acknowledging the gravity of the situation despite being stationed elsewhere during the chaos.

Coco: It sounds like it was a real mess out there. We heard about the Atlas mech and the enhanced Ursa attack. That's some serious firepower.

Harriet nodded in agreement, her concern evident in her voice.

Harriet: We'll make sure to reinforce our bases better and keep our guards up. Those kinds of threats are getting bolder by the day.

Understanding the sensitivity of the situation with children around, Anthony gently summarized the events, making sure to shield the younger ones from the harsher details, emphasizing the importance of safety and unity during tough times.

Anthony: We'll be more cautious, but for now, we're together, and that's what matters most. We'll keep each other safe and face whatever challenges come our way.

The family nodded in unison, finding solace in being reunited and pledging to stand strong together, resilient in the face of uncertain times.

Chris: I guess when you guys heard about the heavy casualties. You thought you'll find us joining them?

Chris gestures to near hundreds to almost over a thousand of bodybags of the Soldiers, Airmen, Marines, and Sailors who have died in the attack.

Anthony, Vincent and Kevin covered the children's eyes to not witness this large amounts of dead bodies as they were carefully picked up or some troops guiding the next of kin to show the body of their son/daughter/husband/wife/brother/sister.

Anthony: The base held a total of 110,000 of us. Only 47,876 of us made it out alive. With 20,416 of us heavily injured. Like him.

Anthony points at Vladimir Alyona who is on a stretcher as his girlfriend Vernal is holding his hand while LAFD paramedics and Army medics are taking him and many others to the general hospital or makeshift hospitals as the Aircraft Carrier is packed and dropping off the injured.

The scene was heart-wrenching, a stark reminder of the heavy toll the recent attack had taken on the troops and their families. Anthony, Vincent, and Kevin took swift action, shielding the children's eyes from the distressing sight of the numerous body bags and the grieving families.

Chris's words hung heavy in the air, acknowledging the devastating loss and the grim reality of the casualties suffered. Anthony, still protecting the children, nodded solemnly, indicating the staggering numbers of those who didn't make it through the harrowing ordeal.

Anthony: The base was home to so many, and the losses... they were immense.*glancing at Vladimir Alyona* Many are fighting for their lives, enduring severe injuries like Vladimir there. Our medical teams are doing their best to provide care and transport the injured to receive urgent medical attention.

Vernal's support and the efforts of both the LAFD paramedics and Army medics showcased the collaborative response in attending to the wounded, prioritizing their swift transport to hospitals for critical treatment.

As the aircraft carrier bustled with activity, unloading the injured for immediate medical aid, the weight of the situation remained palpable, underscoring the resilience and sacrifices of those who valiantly fought and the collective efforts to care for those who survived.

It was then Raven arrives and hugs and kisses Chris' lips surprising him.

However, this brought shock and surprised faces around the two.

David and Anthony who knew about the relationship cringed as the two looked at Yang who saw and her jaw dropped.

Chris: Uhhhh.... I can explain.

Raven: Chris and I are secretly dating.

Chris: I can not explain.

Yang:*not believing it* You're dating my Mom?

Raven: We also have five twin toddler girls and one boy.

Everyone:*shocked* YOU HAVE KIDS!?!?

Chris: Rae please don't make this worse.

Raven: What? I'm only telling the truth.

Sienna: How old are the kids?

Raven and Chris: 3 years old.

Tom: And didn't you get released from prison 3 years ago?

Raven: Yeah. I saw him at a bar. And the rest is history.

Glynda: Hol up. You was in prison for two years. By the time you got released....*goes wide eye* You were 41 years old and still had kids?!

Raven: And Chris was 21 at the time. He's now 24.

Harriet: Meaning your 44 and a cougar.

Raven: Shut it, speedy midget.

A few chuckles at that insult. Even Anthony.

Harriet: Hey! I'm not that short! Mina is short!

Raven: And she scars me. But do you see me calling her that?

Harriet: Okay, okay, fair enough! But seriously, five twin girls and a boy? That's quite the handful, Raven.

Raven: Tell me about it! They've got Chris wrapped around their little fingers.

Chris: Hey, they're adorable troublemakers. Can't help it.

Glynda: I must say, Raven, you've always had a flair for surprises.

Sienna: And here we thought the big surprise was the war.

Raven: Life has its twists and turns. Meeting Chris was just one of those.

Yang: But... it's just... unexpected. I mean, you two are from totally different worlds!

Raven: Opposites attract, darling. And believe me, it's been an adventure.

Tom: No kidding! I'm trying to wrap my head around the timeline here. You were in prison, then found love and had kids?"

Raven: Sounds crazy when you say it like that, Tom.

Sienna: It's certainly an extraordinary tale. But, Raven, are you really okay with this?

Raven: Absolutely. Chris has been... unexpected, but also a welcome change.

Harriet: Well, color us surprised and slightly baffled.

David: I guess life has a way of throwing curveballs.

Mina: Told ya, life is full of surprises! Just like this one.

Raven: Exactly, Mina. Life's a ride, and I'm just going along for it.

The atmosphere lightened up as everyone processed the astonishing revelation, with mixed emotions of surprise, amusement, and curiosity swirling among them.

Not a second later, USMC General Dustin Walker, General of the US Army Jonathan Grant, Fleet Admiral Artyom Eksinud, Lieutenant General Mihaly Macnamara, General of the US Air Force Carolina Inspir came to the group.

Including US President Lincoln Clinton.

And that man was nor happy or sad.

He was fucking pissed off as he saw the bodybags.

Lincoln:*sighs* I haven't seen this much American bodybags since my time serving in the Army as a Colonel.

Coco:*whispering to Anthony* He was a soldier?

Anthony:*whispering back* More like he our commanding officer and he commander of MACV-SOG. Frank, David, and I are the only original living members left. The rest either died in combat or died with 200,000 Marines from the Nuke attack in Iran during WW3.

The tension in the air seemed to thicken as President Lincoln Clinton surveyed the scene, clearly affected by the sight of the body bags.

Lincoln: This... this is a tragedy. The sacrifice of these brave men and women won't be forgotten.

Dustin: Sir, we did what we could to protect our country and our allies. But the losses...

General Grant: We'll ensure they are honored, Mr. President. Their families will receive the support they need.

Artyom: It's a devastating toll, one that weighs heavy on all of us.

Mihaly: We're doing everything possible to support the wounded and get them the care they need.

General Inspir: And we'll continue our efforts to secure stability in the region.

Lincoln's expression was a mix of grief and anger. He shook his head, clearly struggling to come to terms with the loss.

Lincoln: I'll address the nation about this. But right now, I need to ensure every resource is dedicated to those who made it out and those who need immediate attention.

The gravity of the situation hung heavy in the air as they discussed the aftermath and the steps to be taken. Each of them felt the weight of responsibility and the urgency to support the surviving troops and their families.

Lincoln: General Inspir, I want you to conduct a small with the B-21s bombers for bombing run in Atlas. It will be similar to the 12 days bombing runs on Vietnam during the Christmas holidays. So in other words. Bomb them till Christmas Day.

General Inspir hidden a smirk wanted do this for a long time.

General Inspir: Yes, sir.

Miho: I help provide the right targets for the bombing run, Mr. President.

Most everyone's eyes fixed on the Miho and a few of her surviving Battalion. General Inspir sent a glare at her and Mihaly raised an eyebrow at her.

Miho: Remember, Atlas does have hidden bunkers and labs. And not all mining camps have been cleared. Plus, it'll reduce any civilian casualties that might get caught.

Lincoln: Great. You and Ironwood will assist General Inspir.

Miho: Another thing. Wasn't the Mistral Base hard to find/blocked by Atlas and Shadow Company radars?

Dustin: Yeah.

David: So was the compound at Vacuo two months ago?

Dustin: Yeah.... Lieutenant General Cole mentioned that the number of troops dropped and was undermanned by a lot.

Lincoln: Hold the f-*sees the kids*-flap...jacks up.

Everyone raised an eyebrow at that. Then saw the kids present and understood why.

Lola, Sara, Luna, and Ana nodded at Anthony and took kids and babies away from the more military adult talk.

Lincoln: I never approved having that number drop......Unless.

Frank: "Unless", who?

Lincoln:*in to total disbelief* Oh God, no....

Miho: Someone bad?

Lincoln: Worse.*to Anthony, David, and Dustin* You three know Lieutenant General Austin Reeves?

David: That USMC Lieutenant General that was our former senior commander? Yeah, what about him?

Lincoln: I now remember why I wanted The Butcher to check out the Mistral Base. Because...

Everyone's widen in shock.

Then got pissed off.

Miho: So Lieutenant General Austin Reeves leaked the locations.

Frank: That's a betrayal on a colossal scale.

Lincoln: I want a team to dig into this and find out the extent of Reeves' involvement and who else might be behind this. We need to close this leak before more lives are at stake.

General Grant: It could be a major security breach within our ranks. We'll have to work fast and discreetly.

Anthony:*nodding* I'll coordinate with our team to investigate this matter thoroughly.

David: We've dealt with leaks before. We'll get to the bottom of this.

Dustin: Reeves was our commander once. I never thought he'd stoop this low.

Lincoln:*solemnly* He's betrayed not just us, but every soldier/marine who served under him. We'll bring him to justice.

Miho: I'll use my contacts to gather any information I can. Reeves won't get away with this.

Lincoln glanced at Raven and Chris, who were standing nearby.

Lincoln: Raven, Chris, I know this hits hard, especially with your family here, but your skills and insight might be invaluable in uncovering Reeves' motives.

Raven and Chris exchanged a determined look before nodding in agreement.

Lincoln: Let's move fast. Every second counts.

Anthony: Permission to find and take out Reeves?

David: Me too. Knowing him, he'll least expect only just us two. And given our track record. He wouldn't know until it'll happen.

Lincoln thought about it, then nodded his head.

Lincoln: Granted. You two have 48 hours to complete this.

Glynda, Coco, Harriet, and Mina exchanged concerned glances as Anthony stood firm, his expression determined.

Glynda: Anthony, please, be careful. You know how dangerous this could be.

Coco: Yeah, don't just rush in there without a plan. We need you back here safe and sound.

Harriet:*nodded in agreement* Don't forget, you've got a family to come back to.

Anthony offered a small, reassuring smile.

Anthony: I won't forget. And I promise I'll come back.

Sienna approached David, a mix of worry and determination etched on her face.

Sienna: David, you can't do this alone. Please take someone with you.

David placed a hand on her shoulder, trying to reassure her.

David: Sienna, I'll make sure I'm not alone. I'll have Ant by my side. We'll watch each other's backs.

Sienna hesitated, her worry still evident.

Sienna: Promise me you'll both be cautious. Reeves won't hesitate to take drastic measures.

David:*nodded solemnly* I promise. We won't let our guard down for a second.

As they prepared to embark on this mission, the tension and concern lingered in the air, a reminder of the dangers that lay ahead.