AN:I read the books but my memory is a little fuzzy so if I somehow goof up the lore please let me know and I'll see if I can make changes. Enjoy.

Stars filled the night sky as arrows with fire at their tips illuminated the ground. Two sides at opposite ends. A medieval army of a long living Tyrant, several large bat like creatures flying about them. The other was of a rebel group, fighting back for freedom as a large blue dragon stood with them, as well as a more modern army. Among them, soldiers bearing patches of three nations waited with guns aimed, ready to fire. Large artillery pieces erected up towards the sky, ready to make it rain hell. Large armored tanks growled as they gave off an intimidating aura.

United States, Pentagon…

The US Department of Defense had been on edge for a while ever since the 2nd Korean War that ended in a US, South Korean, and JSDF coalition victory against North Korea, now birthing the United Republic of Korea. However there was no time to relax as shortly after the war, an unknown energy reading was picked up by satellites. Right in the middle of what used to be the Demilitarization Zone.

The first three weeks since it showed up have been uneventful as no change was detected. However on the fourth, it started rising, growing at a mass level.

The secretary of defense entered the command center of the building as staff began running reports and updates on the situation.

"Report, give me an update."

"Yes sir. The anomaly readings are still growing, it's already passed that of several ICBMs. State of origin is still unknown and ground forces can't seem to find anything there."

That worried the Secretary a bit. It just couldn't make sense. "Keep monitoring it. We need to figure this whole thing out ASAP."

"Yes sir."

Korea, demilitarization zone…

Yoji Itami, Second Lieutenant in the JSDF. He looked around as he saw several US, Korean, and Japanese soldiers like himself wandering around with scanners and other equipment. He unfortunately was one those men chosen as he would be missing the Doujinshi Convention.

One marine walked up to him with a canteen and took a swing before handing it to him. Itami set down the small manga book he was reading and gladly accepted the offer, taking a quick drink himself. "Got something on your mind?" He spoken in near fluent Japanese

The question puzzled Itami who asked. "What do you mean?"

"Come on man, I know that look. It's every day you get dragged into service and miss something you planned."

Itami sighed. "I was hoping I would get to go to a Doujinshi Convention that's supposed to be open today." He answered with a bit of frustration before going to a more calmer tone. "Then after the war this anomaly pops up, and I'm still stuck here trying to find something we don't even know about."

"So, you're saying your personal interests are more important?"

"BINGO! I only took this job to keep up with my hobbies. And if anyone wants to give me any kind of choice, it's the otaku life for me." He handed back the canteen and returned to his manga.

"Well then, see you around Itami." The marine said before taking leave. Itami just waved him off as he focused on his comic. He really wanted at least a two day break.

United States, Pentagon…

The anomaly continued to grow at a steady pace for the next hour before it stopped at a stable level, and started moving…to Seoul.

"Sir we have a situation!"

Everyone stared at the screen as the anomaly stopped dead center in the capital. "My god. What's going on there?"

Korea, Seoul…

Ruins of once beautiful structures were in the progress of being cleared. Most of the streets were filled with craters and fox holes since the North Korean artillery bombardment that started this whole war. Only a few structures survived the devastation, even the Lotte World Tower was standing. Though it had a couple of holes it was still standing.

Several White tents were erect along several streets as wounded civilians were being tended to by doctors and volunteers from Japan and the US. That was until it happened.

A blinding flash caused many around to gasp or jump back in freight, before a strange structure took form on the street. Many were completely confused by the sudden event while some began to panic, still thinking it was the KPA. But that changed as a large creature with leather wings, flew out and into the open.

Korea, demilitarization zone…

"What do you mean it moved to Seoul?! How is that even possible!?" A US Colonel bellowed.

"American, is something wrong?" A Korean Major came up puzzled by his outburst. "We got a problem, the anomaly just moved and guess were…Seoul."

The Major's eyes widened. "Good god…I have a wife and kid there!" He said with worry. "Is everything alright there?" The Colonel shrugged before his radio went off in Korean. "To anyone who can hear this please help! Some kind of structure just opened in the middle of the street and- and…oh my…PLEASE HELP!" A loud sound along with muscle ripping and bone crushing ended the transmission.

The Major was wide-eyed with horror as the Colonel didn't need a translation. "PACK IT UP, WE GOTTA GET TO SEOUL NOW!"

The marines looked confused but didn't hesitate for a second longer as they rushed for their vehicles. The Major regained his composure and did the same for his troops. "MOUNT YOUR VEHICLES, OUR CAPITAL MAY BE IN DANGER!" The Koreans were quicker to react as they feared the worst for their city, double timing it to their assigned transports.

Itami looked around confused before Daniel came up to him. "Something going on in Seoul, get your ass up and get moving!" Itami sighed and did so as he put away his book and fixed his helmet. "MOVE MOVE MOVE! GET TO YOUR VEHICLES!" Lieutenant General Hazama shouted as he received word of what's happening. By that time, most of the JSDF was already headed for the vehicles while the rest began moving by Hazama's orders.

Humvees, MRAPs, Komatsus, and KM131s roared to life as the drivers hit the gas and drove off to the Korean capital.

Korea, Seoul…

Civilians were running in panic as they were being killed off. Not by any known force, but by a mass of medieval looking soldiers, strange grey horned creatures, and large dragon like beasts that swooped and killed off several at once.

The grey creatures charged and killed off any they got close to, while the man soldiers began cutting at anyone on sight, some even used some sort of fire that looked to be like magic.

"Listen now and listen good you barbarians!" One of them spoke out loud in what sounded like English. "We of the Empire claim these lands under the name of King Galbatorix!"

USS Gerald R. Ford…

The massive flat deck vessel floated just off the coast of Korea as JMSDF helicopter carriers sided it. They were full of activity as F-35s were being prepped for launch on all of them. Several helicopters were being boarded by ground troops as they lifted and began heading for Seoul. They got the message as a couple of their escort destroyers cruised forward. One by one, the fifth-generation aircraft took flight and thundered towards their destination.

"Hawkwind-01 in the air, bearing towards Korean Capital."

"Roger that Hawkwind. Reaper-01 and 3 coming up on your starboard side."

Two US f-35s pulled up beside two Japanese f-35s as they made formation. "Be advised multiple contacts on radar, headed our way."

Three lethrblaka flew towards what seemed like ships out in the distance. Before noticing four flying creatures heading for them. They weren't worried as they have killed many dragons before. This will be no difference.

"Tally ho, target locked!"

"Copy, fox-two! Fire!" Each plane shot off a sidewinder from their bomb bay. The lethrblaka had little time to react before they met their demise in a fiery explosion. The four jets flew on as what remained fell into the water.

"The hell were those things, didn't look like a jet, some sort of dragon?"

"Who cares, all that's important is that they're dead."

"Roger, copy."

Korea, Seoul…

The coalition forces made it into the city as what they found horrified them. Bodies lay everywhere, men women, even children were not spared. The soldiers were angry, the Koreans more as most of the bodies were Korean citizens. "Who could have done such monstrosities!?" One of the soldiers cried out in anger.

The sound of metal clashing and shouts of fighting drew their attention. "All units, move forward!" The American Colonel ordered as the convoy pushed forward to meet their opponents. Several f-35s and apaches flew overhead as they came face to face with the one thing they least expected.

The invasion had progressed well so far to the general's liking. Despite the damage to the once magnificent buildings from a previous battle long before, this civilization had potential to serve the empire.

"These people have such marvelous architecture not seen before." He spoke to his men as he rode upon his horse. "Such will greatly please the king. For when we opened this gateway, I could not have imagined what we would find here. For the Empire, the day is ours, let us break their last stronghold, and claim victory for our king!" He raised his sword and pointed at a hospital the civilians took shelter in. The men all cried out and bashed their swords against their shield ready to charge.

Then, a loud roar filled the air, one far more powerful than a dragon. Above them, several lethrblaka were engulfed in flame as four flying beasts flew by their falling corpses.

Several AH-64 Apaches came into view and opened up with their machine guns. Many of the enemy soldiers were torn and shredded apart by the bullets as large numbers were blown away by rockets.

"W-what?"

The ground force arrived at the scene with weapons at the ready. "LIGHT 'EM UP!" Gun fire erupted from rifles and gun emplacements on the vehicles. Itami was one of them as he raised his rifle and began going at them.

The Urgals noticed the soldiers from another angle and began charging, just when a side wall crumbled and an M1A2 SEP V3 rolled onto the street along with a Black Panther behind it. This made the urgals and even the kull among them stop as they saw the massive metal beasts.

One kull cried out and began charging, just before being victim to coaxial machine gunfire. This outraged the urgals who then began charging as well. The Abrams let out a massive boom as it's cannon shot at them and took a few with an explosion. The Black Panther followed its example and fired as well. Soon, the urgals were no more, and the tanks put their attention somewhere else.

"Woah shit!" A marine jumped to the side as fire nearly took him. "The fuck! These guys using magic or something!?"

The magicians were having good effects on the enemy soldiers as they summoned fire at them. That however changed when two tanks made their appearance and shielded the coalition soldiers. The magicians used fire and spells against them but all proved to be futile as the tanks suffered no damage of any sort.

The tanks fired back with their cannons and machine guns as they swept away the remaining forces. "Hostiles down, secure the area troops!" The joint coalition forces spread out and began searching among the dead for any survivors. A few were found and were put in restraints and secured.

Itami and a few others checked the hospital to make sure everyone was alright. Several frightened faces greeted them as they tried to calm them down.

Alone young Korean girl caught Itami's attention as she looked like she was trying to find her parents. "Hey, you lost?" He asked in a bit of broken Korean. The girl gasped in fright as she saw him. That made Itami believe she was from the North as they were told lies about his people. "Hey, I'm not want to hurt you." He said in a calm tone as he held his arms out slightly. "You looking for your parents?"

The girl nodded slowly in response. "What you say we go look for them? I'll help you." Itami held his hand out as the girl reluctantly took it.

Itami's heart warmed a little before he reminded himself of something. "I still wasn't able to score a single manga."

Several days later…

"It is a huge tragedy for this to happen to our city." The Korean President spoke on live TV.

"Such an attack was non anticipated or capable of being prepared for. More enough this enemy is not of our knowledge, nor of this world. They come from another word, far beyond our knowledge of understanding. Language barriers between the ones we captured were non existent as they seem to speak english, or something similar to english."

Every Korean citizen was fixed to the live broadcast as they were filled with shock and horror. "Yet destroying the gate from which they came from may not be the solution, for all we know is that another may open somewhere else. Instead, we will treat the area on the other side we are calling 'The Special Region' as if it was part of Korea."

A large bunker had been constructed around the Gate as soldiers and vehicles stood guard Incase anything decided to come out again.

"In response, a joined coalition force of Korean, Japanese, and American forces l will be deployed, where they will find the perpetrator and mastermind for this attack, and bring him to court to face trial. For we, the United Republic of Korea, shall not falter so soon after our formation."

The TV shut off as Itami leaned back against his bed pouting. No doubt he was going to be sent through. "Can I just have a single day off? I just want a small vacation."

The US president and Japanese Prime Minister were on live. "The US government is in full agreement with this op and is willing to send any man power in support of this operation."

"The Japanese government has agreed in staging JSDF forces to the special region as well."

"Can you believe it? We are being chosen to go to another world filled with fantasy stuff!" A young JSDF member named Kurata said to a non interested Itami. "Yeah yeah yeah, new world, new wonders, what's even the point?"

This puzzled Kurata. "What do you mean, this is like a one time thing." "Well I didn't sign up to be going to a new world and stuff."

"So wait, you don't want to go?" Kurata asked.

"Exactly! Like I said before to anyone who asks me to make a choice, it's the otaku life for me." Kurata smirked as he raised his brow. "Ok, let me tell you something." Itami looked at him with bored eyes as he ate his rice. "I never mentioned this to anyone but I…I was there at the comic convention."

"WHA-cough, cough!" Itami nearly choked on his rice and got almost every soldier's attention. "Are you serious?" Kurata grinned. "Yeah, but you would've been disappointed because a lot happened that made the whole thing go bad-," "What about the directors of the Mei-Company?" Itami interrupted as he was interested in that.

"Well they weren't there." Kurata answered as Itami gave a confused look. "Something happened involving family matters so they were unable to attend and meet their fans."

"You get any comics? What did you buy? You totally gotta come over to my place!" Itami began hugging a nervous and struggling Kurata.

Later…

"Oh come on Kurata, what's your problem?"

"SIR I'M FLATTERED BY IM INTO GIRLS!"

"Wait what?"

"I'M NOT INTERESTED!"

"I didn't mean it like that!"

"NOT ME! IT'S JUST NOT ME!"

A US drill sergeant watched the two JSDF soldiers pass by on the track and turned to a JSDF officer. "How the hell did those two become soldiers?" The JSDF just shrugged and shook his head. "Way above my pay grade."

Seoul, Gate Checkpoint several days later…

The surrounding streets became bearen as not a single soul was in sight. The whole area had been evacuated and closed off to the public. The only living being there was the large mass of JSDF, Korean, and United States soldiers as their vehicles and tanks laid dormant for the time being.

"Thanks to the Korean President, and foreign government support, this operation is in full effect and ready to begin!" The Korean Prime Minister said to the soldiers ready to enter through to the special region.

"Many of you have fought here before! Be it together or not! But now you face a new threat none have ever faced before! You carry the dreams and future of your countries with you! Members of the Self Defense Force, Soldiers of the ROK Armed Forces, Marines of the US Military, men and women of the Coalition Force, we expect nothing less of you!"

The Prime Minister stepped down as a Japanese high rank stepped forward. "I am Lieutenant-General Hazama! For those who want a debrief I'm the one in charge for the time being! Several missions have scoured the area ahead over the last two weeks! So far no casualties have been reported, but we still have no idea what we're dealing with! In that case I suggest being ready for a fight the moment you reach the other side!"

Itami took a quick moment to look at the troops around him. The JSDF was calm and stoic as they waited for the order. The Marines looked more than ready for fight. The Koreans…they looked pissed. Several had clear expressions of sorrow, anger, and hate…mostly out for revenge for what happened here.

The image of that little girl popped into his head as he helped her in finding her parents. They never found them.

"The time has come, stand by!" Serversl loud clicks from guns echoed the area as tank engines thundered to life with a loud roar. The bunker covering the gate started to open as the massive stone structure was revealed.

"Move out!" The large column of tanks drove forward as Korean Black Panthers took the lead, followed by Japanese Type-10s, and American M1A2 SEP-V2s. The whole formation was an intimidating sight as the tanks passed into the pitch black abyss that filled the gate.

AFVs and jeeps made their approach as they too entered into the unknown.

"General, the spearhead is making their way through. The rest are following but we don't really under-," ''I know. I told them to be ready for a fight when they get there. This whole thing's a bottleneck so we'll just have to deal."

Mobile artillery platforms of M109 Paladins, K9 Thunders, and Type 75s followed through as the clanking of treads and rubber ageists stone echoed through the abyss.

Inside the AFVs, some of the troops were nervous as they tried mentally preparing themselves by personal thoughts or praying to whatever god they worshipped. "Hey man you have a sec?" Itami looked up seeing Kurata. "I hear there's catgirls and stuff over there, you think that's true?" Itami was lost in thought for a while before answering, "Well hell! Why wouldn't there be?"

This prompted a few present marines to snicker at the thought.

The lead tank commanders noticed some light up ahead as they closed in on the exit. "All units be advised, we're nearing the other end of the gate! Here we go!"

Alagaësia…

In the plains of Alagaësia, between the capital city Uru'baen and the kingdom of Surda, a stone structure sat atop a hill as the sun began to slowly rise from the horizon. Handcrafted by magic from the Broddring Empire magicians. A gateway to another world for the Empire to conquer. At least it was until now, being the exact opposite.

The ground began rumbling violently as the Tanks breached the other side and rolled across the rich soil. They came out in masses and quickly formed a tight perimeter around the gate as the AFVs and mobile artillery pieces came through as well.

An Abrams was quick to spot something in the distance with it's thermals. Not too far away, a large mass of soldiers stood waiting for them with siege engines of medieval origin. "ENEMY CONTACTS SPOTTED!"

The AFVs opened up as troops began pouring out in large numbers, taking firing positions or setting up heavy weapons such as .50 cal machine guns and mortars.

The general of the Empire forces stood in front of his five-thousand men, ready to face the enemy that defeated the first expedition force. He could never prepare for what they were really waiting for. Several large beasts with long thin snouts came into view as their heads were looking at him and his troops. But none of that mattered as they could quickly defeat them and retake the gateway in battle.

The coalition forces waited patiently for the enemy to make the first move before any blood would be spilled. It happened as a war horn echoed through the plains and the enemy army began approaching with a battle cry.

"All tanks, fire at will!" Hazama ordered as he saw no chance of a peaceful solution. With that, the first battle to change this world's history commenced.

The plains echoed with loud booms to be heard from miles as a great battle took place. Such noise brought the attention of two human beings who found the source of such noise. "What in the-?"

They watched as the large Imperial force, their enemy, was being annihilated by what could only be described as large creatures that breathed fire from long snouts and made loud echoing explosions, taking the lives of dozens of soldiers. They watched as the battle took place before pulling back, not wanting to risk getting involved in such a fight.

"This may cause a problem for our plans."

"Agreed, we must get back to Surda and warm the Varden of this." With that, the two made it back to a pair of horses and rode off as quickly as possible.

A new war…has now taken place.