Saving Hunt

Here's another Sanna Menace story spin off I dreamed up.In this rather feeble tale,I'd like to tell how Hunt's character is saved by her brothers,as they attempt to flee to safety.

Her brothers are in the regular military,and do very well,making sure none of the enemy can reach their little sister.Hunt at this stage,is just a young girl.

Yet it's from here,that her hatred of Harris begins,and her determination to exact revenge on the woman responsible,for giving her agonising grief.

I'll also introduce Jennings and Montgomery,of whom train Hunt into a deadly fighter,as well as an expert sniper.She actually falls in love with Jennings,but nothing prevents her from seeking revenge on Harris.

My title for this story,is not meant in any way to infringe 'Saving Private Ryan'



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There were so many people trudging wearily.Peter Hunt observed them all,as he kept his eyes sharp for any suspicious movements.

He knew they all had a long way to go,before they could reach their destination.They were all heading to one of the few surviving military bases,that was still active in resisting the Sanna invaders.

Just like the few regular soldiers walking alongside the many refugees here,Peter made constant checks on his own assigned group.They were all desperately weary,hungry,and he could clearly see the fear on all their faces.

Peter felt his own fear too,although looking at him,one wouldn't think that.He was very powerfully built,and although he was a highly efficient soldier,Peter regarded himself as gentle.

He made sure he tried to keep everybody in his section in good spirits,but sadly,it didn't work all the time.Peter had seen many people simply give up the will to live,and they dropped out of the refugee column.It sickened him,but there was nothing he could do.They had to keep going.

Walking alongside him,was his younger brother,Tom.Like his sibling,Tom too,was a soldier.He served in a different British army regiment to Peter,but he enjoyed soldiering,although Peter could tell his brother was really weary too.They'd both fought so many battles,and somehow always ended up being ordered to withdraw.It didn't matter how many of the humanoid invaders they killed in battle,but there were simply too many of them.

Added to their problems,there were also human enemies.There wasn't just the scavenger bands,but both Peter and Tom also knew of their own people,who volunteered to fight alongside the humanoid invaders.

This fact had hardened them all,and both brothers had sworn to show any collaborator no mercy,especially O'Rourke and Harris.

This was another reason why both of the Hunt brothers kept their eyes peeled,as they'd already been briefed they were close to these two scumbags territory,and they both knew what O'Rourke and Harris were like.

O'Rourke was just a sadist,who loved to send out his snatch squads to seize young women,so he could rape them.He'd proved himself to be a highly competent opponent,and his Sanna allies seemed to accept his fighting skills.He'd been rewarded with a huge base,and was rapidly building up on his power.Nobody it seemed,could stop him.

Harris was his second in command,and was a woman.At least,she was in appearance.Her reputation was far worse than O'Rourke's.She too,was a sadist,but held a much more ruthless streak inside her.Harris was responsible for many deaths,and everybody against her,knew it wasn't wise to fall into her hands.

Both Peter and Tom also knew this,and were determined to keep their only younger sister safe from the likes of Harris and O'Rourke.

Both of them glanced back at her:Their sister was Janet,but they both called her Jan with great affection.She was barely thirteen,had dark hair,and was very pretty.Peter and Tom knew their sister thought the world of them.They were both prepared to sacrifice their lives for her.

They made frequent checks on her,asking if she needed anything,but Janet politely refused.She was busy herself,making sure the people she travelled with were okay.Although there were no smiles or laughter,there was still a feeling of hope,which the Hunt clan did their best to keep going to everybody else.

As they wearily advanced on,both Peter and Tom received updates from the command group,which was travelling ahead of the refugee column.And then,they received some grim,unwelcome news.

'All units,' a voice from their radio links came in,and the voice was sharp.'Enemy spotted.Stand by.'

Grimly,Peter,Tom,and every soldier protecting the refugee column,prepared their weapons,and tensely waited.

'What's the enemy disposition?'Peter asked into his own radio.He wanted to know what was coming.

'Human.'came the brief reply.'All units,take up defensive positions.'

Throughout the long refugee column,the soldiers quickly ushered the civilians in their care into cover.There were no problems with any of them,and within moments,every soldier here reported back they were ready.

Tensely,Peter and Tom also waited.It had been their first action,making sure their sister was well protected,before they took up their positions.

'How far's the base?'Tom asked his brother.

'It isn't far.'Peter answered.'Hopefully,they'll have seen us,and will be sending help.'

'You know anybody there?'

'Nobody.'Peter shook his head.'But let's hope we can get there.'

It wasn't long before they heard the sound of vehicles approaching,and they knew the enemy was approaching.

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With a fully confident smile on his face,O'Rourke sat back pleasurably in his own command vehicle,looking forward  to the upcoming slaughter.

His spies had forwarded this latest,and highly vunerable target of refugees.His people had also confirmed to him,that there was a lot of very pretty girls for the taking,and this made O'Rourke determined to seize them all.

Even so,he knew there was still an enemy military presence there,and despite its pitifully few numbers,O'Rourke had been warned they were no pushovers.

Which is why I've got Harris to do the dirty work.O'Rourke thought that with a nasty grin.He knew his second in command,had an eager taste for battle,and he was quite willing to let her do it.

Well aware of his spies warnings,O'Rourke had thought out his plan of attack perfectly.He knew from experience how good the regular enemy troops were,and he and Harris had suffered huge losses due to this.

Not today they won't.O'Rourke was still grinning.His spies had also informed him of the refugees defences,and he'd already made up his mind to deliver the first nasty surprise.

With that in mind,O'Rourke curtly told one of his accompanying troops,to put him in radio contact with Harris.This was promptly done,and his second in command responded immediately.

'What do you want now,O'Rourke?'Harris' voice wasn't friendly,but that didn't bother him.He knew she wasn't the friendly type.

'We have incoming air support from the Sanna.'O'Rourke informed her.'Shouldn't take too long.'

'Really?'This time,there was contempt in her voice.'Well,don't get your hopes up too much.I've seen these people before,and they're one of the few military units left,that can kick our butts.'

'Then make sure you do your job properly,Harris.Just remember,I want female prisoners,and make sure they're pretty.You can do what you want with the rest.'

O'Rourke curtly ended the transmission,and then ordered the driver of his command vehicle:

'Find a suitable place to park up.Let's enjoy the view.'

As his orders were obeyed instantly again,O'Rourke allowed himself another nasty smile.All he had to do now,was to sit back and enjoy the upcoming slaughter.

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Harris wasn't sitting in her own comfortable command vehicle.Instead,she lay perfectly camoflagued,holding a sniper rifle,and was currently observing the enemy up ahead.

She could see they were fully alerted,and had assumed defensive positions,but that didn't worry Harris too much.She'd already checked the enemy defences,and was pleased to see they had very little anti-aircraft protection.When the Sanna got here,they'd easily take out any problems.Harris was sure of that.

She continued to observe the people crouching in ditches,and was scanning for suitable targets.Harris found them,but decided to wait until the Sanna strike.When that came,she was convinced panic would set in,and could easily pick off who she desired.

Still observing through the weapon's scope,Harris then noticed two soldiers crouching beside a young girl.She could see the girl was clinging to the two men,and looked scared.

You've got every reason to be,my pretty.Harris sneered to herself.She couldn't wait till the shooting started,and made up her mind to seize what O'Rourke demanded,including that girl.

She tensely waited for the Sanna to arrive.

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At the military base the refugee column were heading for,there was frantic activity.

People here,were running in all directions,but it wasn't a melee.Instead,everybody here was preparing for battle.

The base's commander,was Major Wilkins,who held a lot of battle experience,and was a highly distinguished officer.Just like all his people under his command here,he loved a good fight,and had won many.Yet now,things were going against him,and Wilkins knew it.

The unexpected Sanna invasion,had taken them all by surprise,and from then on,the odds were always in favour to the humanoids.Wilkins and many of his fellow soldiers,had fought fanatically,but it was no good.There were simply too many of them,and added to their woes,Wilkins knew the aliens had willing human help.

He was furious at this,and vowed to punish anybody he caught doing so.The last thing Wilkins couldn't stand,was collaboration with the enemy,and to make things worse,Wilkins knew they were losing.

In fact,this was why he'd ordered a full alert here,as his intelligence people had informed him O'Rourke and Harris were nearby,and they were targeting a lot of innocent people.Wilkins was fully determined to stop them.

Of course,Wilkins knew he couldn't do everything all by himself.He did know however,that he had many good people,and at the moment,he could see many platoons of his soldiers,standing in formation.

Wilkins could also see some of his other officers,who were giving their teams the briefing.Wilkins could tell there were no smiles on any of their faces,but he knew none of them would let him down.

Quickly,he grabbed his already prepared battle kit,and hurried out.A jeep was waiting for him.This was where he would give his people,a morale boosting,fighting speech,but not now.Time was of the essence,and Wilkins knew it.

He practically leapt into the jeep,and almost instantly,his driver,Smith,put his foot down on the accelerator,and he drove up to the still preparing men and women.

As they drove by,Wilkins spotted something in one of his platoons,and ordered Smith to stop.

When Smith did,Wilkins exited the jeep,and walked up to this platoon's section leader,who promptly saluted him.Smith recognised him,and returned the salute.

'How are things here,Seargent Munroe?'Wilkins asked him,looking at two men in the platoon.He was interested in these men.

'Ready as always,Sir.'Munroe answered his commanding officer respectfully.'Just waiting for your word to engage the enemy.'

Wilkins nodded his approval,as he then approached the two men he was still interested in.

He knew who they were of course.Wilkins always made sure he knew his peoples faces,but he wasn't able to talk to everybody.

He did know these two mens names though.They were known as Jennings and Montgomery.

Wilkins knew Jennings was young,as he'd just cleared his teens,but Wilkins could tell he was now a battle,hardened professional.He'd seen it so many times,in all of his young recruits.It was always in the eyes.Wilkins could also see Jennings' eyes were tired,but he saw the young man straighten to attention,and was pleased.He always knew who was a damned good soldier,and Jennings was proving it.Wilkins suspected he would go onto higher things.

The next man standing to Jennings,was a giant,and he was known as Montgomery.Of African descent,Montgomery actually came from South Africa,and he was highly feared.Looking at him now,Wilkins knew they had another brilliant fighter.He'd actually come from one of the Zulu tribes,who loved to fight.Montgomery was the biggest man he'd ever seen,and he had a tremendous physique.Power bulged all over his body,and Wilkins also knew this man was one of the few capable,of killing Sanna troopers in unarmed combat.He'd seen him do it.

Despite his fierce looking appearance,Montgomery was one of the most gentle men ever.He was honourable,would help anybody out that needed it,and he was a good friend.In fact,Wilkins knew Jennings and Montgomery had bonded straight away,and together,they made a formidable foe.

Which was why Wilkins desperately needed them now,and he began to issue his orders to them.

Once that was done,and both Jennings and Montgomery nodded,they all heard distant thumps,and realised the shooting had started.

'Let's go!'Wilkins yelled,as he jumped back into the jeep,and Smith raced away.Everybody else too,hurried into the own transport,and within moments,all of the vehicles were speeding towards the battle.

More to follow...