ALPHA ZULU 69 MEMOIRES

 

Chapter 245 – War Clouds Gather

 

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PRIMARY CHARACTERS:

 

Aaron Munro – Ward of Shawn Walsh and Roberrt Berrill

Aiden Walsh-Johnston – Adopted son of Shawn Walsh and Stephen Johnston

Akihiko Ito – Lover and future partner of Tokugawa Kinugasa

Bhanubhakta GurungAKA "BG" Gurkha on assignment to Fort Connor by the British Ministry of Defense

Billy Landry-Mendez – Adopted son of Ricardo Mendez and Rod Landry

Caleb King – Partner and lover of Thomas Worthington

DaikiCrown Prince and Heir to the Chrysanthemum Throne

Enos Worthington Adopted son of Gloria Worthington and biological cousin of Caleb Worthington

Gloria Angelus Worthington – Biological daughter of John Worthington III

Hikaru Jansson-Winter Masamune Yasumori - Son of Hito Janson-Winter Masamune and Jimmy Yasumori

Johann Emmanuel - Adopted son of Cardinal Dominic

John Michael Worthington – Biological Son of Gloria Angelus Worthington

John Landry-Mendez – Adopted son of Ricardo Mendez and Rod Landry

Jon Finneas Roberts – Colonel, U.S. Army – Protector of Enos Worthington

Kichōna Mono Hashimoto – Grandson of the head of the Japanese Yakuza

Luke Michael Worthington – Biological Son of Gloria Angelus Worthington

Melech Leib – Adopted son of Uri Leib and younger brother of Michael Leib

Omoikane Kinugasa Ito – Adopted son of Tokugawa Kinugasa and Akihiko Ito

Omoikane Ryujin Hashimoto – Partner and lover of Tony Worthington

Ricardo Mendez – Six Star General, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu Administration

Ricardo Mendez, Jr. (Junior) – Son of Colonel Ricardo Mendez

Rod Landry – Six Star General, U.S. Army – Alpha Zulu Tatical

Richard Rod Landry-Mendez – Adopted son of Ricardo Mendez and Rod Landry

Robert Berrill – Six Star General – (Commanding General of Alpha Zulu – Administration)

Shawn Walsh – Six Star General – (Commanding General of Alpha Zulu – Tactical)

Soshi SatoCaptain, Imperial Japanese Marines & Protector of Tokugawa Akihiko Kinugasa Ito

Stephen Johnston – 5 Star General – Medical Director of Alpha Zulu

Theodore Bradford III "Ted" - Son of the US Ambassador to the United Nations

Tokugawa Akihiko Kinugasa Ito – aka TAKI - Adopted son of Omoikane Kinugasa Ito and Ricardo Mendez Jr.

Tokugawa Yoshimune Meat-Goodman Kinugasa - Colonel – U.S. Army – Head of Worthington R&D

 

"Angus" (Name Classified) - (Son of a domestic terrorist in protective custody at Fort Connor)

"Biff" Jones (Name Classified) - (Son of POTUS and guest in residence at Fort Connor)

"George" (Name Classified) - (Senior head of the Worthington Brain Trust and Top Scientist in residence)

"Tod" (Name Classified) - (Teenage son of George and protectee of Alpha Zulu)

"PJ" (Name Classified) - (Teenage son of POTUS and protectee of Alpha Zulu)

 

 

 

Rod was surprised I arrived back at Fort Connor so early on Friday afternoon. "You my partner and lover will be in shock before today is over!"

 

Enos and Jon + Junior and Omoikane will be arriving shortly and we have much to discuss as a family and I'm not prepared to tell Enos how wealthy he now is and that he is the heir apparent to the Worthington Empire. I want him to enjoy life and his partner as much as possible because once he assumes the helm of Worthington... well, even I didn't realize the demands it would make on me personally.

 

As we gathered for retreat my family knew I had something up my sleeve, they just didn't realize what I was doing and I wanted the shocking news to show on their faces as I asked my good friend the Command Sergeant Major at Fort Connor to present himself "Front and Center"!

 

"As the result of your recent action at Fort Connor I have no option but to relieve you of your position at Fort Connor and remove you from Alpha Zulu!"

 

As the gasps and look of terror appeared on every face present, I doubted I'd have many protectors if a mini drone attacked me at the moment.

 

Pulling an envelope from my blouse, I continued talking to my shocked audience.

 

"Enclosed in this envelope is an invitation from the President of the United States, The Secretary of Defense, The Secretary of the Army and the Joint Chiefs asking you to accept the position of 1ST SERGEANT OF THE ARMY!"

 

Our Command Sergeant Major gave me a snappy salute and whispered what an old deceptive bastard I was. I smiled at him and warned him his new bosses are even worse. He then warned me and Rod we needed to start searching for a new OPS director... he was stealing the man for his personal staff after he asked the man to become his partner for eternity.

 

(I guess I deserved that!) Rod frowned at me and said "YES, you deserve that but I'm the one who is going to be required to find his replacement"!

 

(That damn partner of mind and his mind reading abilities.)

 

As my family joined me at the end of the food line they were all harassing me on how deceptive I can be at times. I warned them, the weekend isn't over yet and I expect to monopolize your time.

 

Thanking the Mess staff for another fantastic meal of Prime Rib of Buffalo, I advised my family I would join them in our quarters but I had to make a detour first.

 

As I knelt silently in prayer in our beautiful basilica... our ever stealthy Cardinal Chaplain knelt beside me, took my hand and asked what he can do to help me.

 

"Just knowing you are always there helps me in stressful times. I now have to go and traumatize my family with news no human should ever hear!"

 

Our Cardinal Chaplain lay his hands upon my head and blessed me. I felt renewed and prepared to face my family.

 

"Go in peace and may God go with you!"

 

The man pulled one of his famous disappearing acts and one of these days he is going to be required to teach it to me.

 

I joined my family who were assembled in our Great Room enjoying the "Nectar of the Gods". "I could be court martialed for what I am about to tell you!" By the end of next week, we will be at WAR with North Korea.

 

I looked at the shocked faces of my family and they knew the potential for disaster from this news. Any of us could be the target of an assassination squad during this major conflict.

 

This will have little effect in changing life for Omoikane and Junior other than an increase in their personal protection. But, Enos and Jon... POTUS is already notifying the Chancelor at Harvard to make arrangements with your professors to complete your classes and final exams online... and you know POTUS won't accept NO for an answer.

 

I need a decision if you prefer to remain at Fort Connor, hang out at Camp Phoenix or accept the invitation to live in the secure compound with Omoikane and Junior. (I have to admit my son Junior has become a pretty good chef.)

 

I asked Rod to take Junior for a long walk as I needed a private conversation with Enos and Omoikane. Jon is more than welcome to stay and participate in my discussion as it will directly impact his future.

 

Rod smiled at Junior and told him they had their marching orders so let's get out of here for an hour. I'm certain your taste buds will still enjoy vanilla ice cream and I'll make certain there is plenty of hot fudge topping.

 

As I address the majority of my comments to Enos... the agencies involve have released the Penthouse back to Worthington Industries. It is Mama Bear's wishes to restore it to pristine condition. The architects are currently working on design options to not only restore the Penthouse but bring it into the 21st Century.

 

Since as Worthingtons this will be your main home, I would like to have it designed so it reflects you and your tastes as much as that of Mama Bear. All the artwork, awards and personal items have been consigned to restorers to repair to the best of their ability.

 

Mama Bear was proactive and had a contingency account set aside to address such a disaster. Cost isn't a consideration. As Security will be of primary concern I have instructed the Architects to work with you Omoikane regarding upgrades to the security system and protocols. So, you now have three major projects as your primary workload. Anything else you need to clear with me before accepting the assignment.

 

Handing each of the three a tablet with the proposed Architect concept drawings... I need to know any changes or modifications you desire before I leave on Sunday. You can start on your assignments after breakfast in the morning. As for tonight, get a good night of sleep and start refreshed when you wake up.

 

Omoikane only quipped: "What sleep? Junior has become an animal in bed"!

 

Oh, how I can relate but hopefully Rod will help to moderate the problem during the sugar high he is enjoying with his son.

 

Jon smiled commenting Junior has the right idea. He took the hand of Enos and they walked to their bedroom and closed the door.

 

As Omoikane and I sat in the Great Room we both knew the question that needed to be answered regarding security upgrades to the Penthouse. "Why wasn't the security AI activated. All the carnage could have been prevented!"

 

(I would later find out from Mama Bear when the explosion blew the doors of the Penthouse the concussion threw her against a wall and caused her to drop her Smartphone damaging it so she couldn't active the AI.)

 

Omoikane now had four major projects to address and all of which would demand his immediate attention.

 

Back in Washington POTUS was putting the Pentagon on a War Footing and acting as only a former Commanding General who is now President can act to protect the country he loves.

 

It was late on Saturday night when the Secret Service knocked on the residential doors of the leaders of Congress requesting them to accept the invitation of the President to join him in the Oval Office. At this late hour the congressional powerhouse knew something drastic has occurred or would shortly.

 

As this elite group joined POTUS and Aaron in the Oval Office POTUS made it crystal clear he was functioning under his constitutional responsibilities as Commander in Chief of the military and President of the United States.

 

The United States is declaring war on North Korea. Providing the leaders of Congress of undeniable proof of the acts of North Korea being complicit in multiple attacks upon the United States, our military suppliers, countless deaths of American citizens and members of our military. This is a rogue state that has to be "put down" with every asset of our military.

 

Our ambassadors are currently meeting with allied countries soliciting their support but our military will take the lead and unfortunately the casualties in this operation. The loss of life with our military is a given in any battle and each one will tear me apart. I'm the one who has to call their next of kin and extend the gratitude of our country for the sacrifice their son or daughter have made to defend democracy.

 

We will be simultaneously asking the United Nations to participate in a Peace Keeping Force to restore a government of the people of a united Korea. The thought of civilian casualty's tears at the fiber of my being but we all know it is inevitable.

 

Once the military of North Korea has been neutralized we will be prepared to offer medical assistance and field hospitals to provide care to anyone injured. One of our first concerns will be repairing damage to their deep ocean ports so supply ships can unload food to a people currently near starvation even before this war started.

 

As for the leaders of the North Korean Government... if they can be taken alive they will be tried in a court of law for acts of war against us and the death of our citizens. The same applies to the leaders of the North Korean Military.

 

You gentlemen now hold the lives of every American service man and woman in your hands. Any leak of the information I have shared with you will result in needless American deaths. I don't want to fight you in court over the "War Powers Act"... I need a united America providing all the support necessary to the men and women who will win this war.

 

POTUS's Chief of Staff entered the room and discretely handed POTUS a note. As POTUS read the note he shared the information with the men present.

 

"Luke Worthington has just been pronounced brain dead from injuries received in the attack on his family residence in the Marriott Penthouse."

 

Please excuse me gentlemen as I have to notify his family of his death.

 

 

 

 

TO BE CONTINUED...

 

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