In the morning, Nivka awoke in her mech to an alarm. She hopped out, and went to get Jameson and Zerra up and ready.

  When she saw them, she spoke. "Use the bathroom and get something heavy to eat. I expect to be on the road for hours with minimal stopping, if any. Take something to eat in the cab by the way. Also, if you two make a mess in your mechs, I will kill you. Now get." She said with a smirk.

  They saluted and jogged off. She went and followed her advice. She got something to eat, used the bathroom, and was back in 30 minutes. She got back in and checked the date.

  It was October 4th 2548. At 25, she'd been fighting for 7 fucking years... She sighed, and shook her head. No use ruminating on the past.

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  When the others got back, they headed to first company's maintenance area. All their stuff had been moved over there, and while they had done checks every other day, it was good to recheck.

  When that was done an hour later, she was satisfied. All weapons were nominal, armor integrity was 100%, shields functioned, and systems were running smooth.

  They then headed to the mustering area, and waited. We were leaving at 0900, and it was 0700. We were the first as we woke up at 5. So, while she waited, they got out and started playing cards that Zerra brought.

  Tanks and their crews started trickling in, with some hogs along the sides. They organized as they came in, and their fireteam hopped in their mechs to get in proper position.

  At 0900, everyone had arived, and the captain called a beginning to the march, as it was. Nivka headed out with first platoon, in the lead. Jameson had second platoon, and Zerra had 3rd.

  She was in between the tanks as they began lumbering along the road. While the Grizzlies had a max speed in the 40's, they were traveling at a more economical 22mph. It would be a few hours until they would get to the city.

  She twisted her cab as she walked, scanning forwards and backwards, plus the sides. It would be a long day.