~Flash back~ “Come on Kaili!” Kaili jogged to catch up to Buckinear. It may have been bellow freezing, but both of them where warm. Buckinear turned to her when she finally caught up. He was probably 7.5 and, probably because he had a Mohawk, everyone first thought he was a bear with a Mohawk. Which is weird, because the bears around Briggs where over 13 feet tall, but they still always thought he was a bear. “About time Kaili! I thought you got a job!” he was scolding her, but he was grinning. Kaili grinned back. “Nope. Just trying not to get buried in the snow.” It had snowed almost a foot in the last hour. On top of the three feet already there. Buckinear grinned wider. “In that case, why don’t I give you a ride?” Before she could object, Buckinear had her under his arm and started back towards the fort. “Hey!” Buckinear chuckled. “Just calm down, Kaili, and enjoy the ride while you can. You still have to see the General.” Kaili shivered. “True.” Olivier Mira Armstrong, aka, the Ice Queen of Briggs, scared the crap out of every one. Especaily Kaili. She always threw rocks at her when she stepped, even a toe, out of line. She knocked her out when she was in big trouble. Buckinear grinned wider. “She’s not so bad Kaili. You just haven’t seen her when she’s nice!” Kaili shivered. “That must be scary…” Buckinear just laughed and, since she was still under his arm, jostled her. ~End flash back~ 2: Back to the Fort

Kaili’s eyes jerked open as the train went over more bumps. At first, she was confused about where she was, but soon realized where she was. Kaili relaxed and continued to stare out the window, watching the land go by as the train bounced along the track. She was back in the North, in the winter, away from the Ishvalan dessert. She really did hate the dessert. It was too warm and humid. She liked snow better. You could build snowmen with it. Sand never worked. The train slowed to a stop as the intercom crackled to life. “North City! Everyone off for North City!” Kaili stode up, grabbing her suit case from the compartment above her, and stepped off the train. She missed Vaisha. She hadn’t seen her snow leopard for a long time and she missed her. As she walked into the fort, Kaili had dropped off her suitcase at her house along the way and got her uniform on. When she got to the Briggs fort, Kaili started to wonder why the General had called her back. The letter said nothing about the reason. Only to get back to the fort as soon as possible. “Hey Kaili,” Doc said as she passed. Kaili smiled. “Hey Doc. Still charging people over priced coffee?” “Yup.” They both laughed and Kaili continued to Olivier’s office. When she opened the door, she stopped dead, blinking with surprise. There was a blond, a burnet, and black haired men by Armstrong’s desk. 3: Iceburn and the Axis

The blond man was tall with blue eyes, the black haired man was about as tall as the blond, but with brown eyes. The brunet had brown eyes, but was shorter than both of them. All three had their backs to her. “About time you got here, Ice burn.” Olivier said, glaring slightly. Kaili stood at attention. “S-sorry sir. The train was delayed a day.” All three men turned to her when she spoke. The brunet smiled wide. “Kaili!” He jumped her, trying to hug her, but she stepped to the side and he went into the wall. The blond sighed. “Italy…” “Ow…” Italy muttered, rubbing his face. Olivier raised an eyebrow. “I take it you know these people?” Kaili nodded. “Yes sir.that’s-“ “I know who they are,” she snapped, “I want to know how you know them Moron.” She resited the urge to flinch. At least she’s not throwing rocks at me, she thought. “W-well, Truth stuck me in their world for a while, then put me back in Amesteris… sir.” Olivier sat back in her chair, closing her eyes. While she was thinking, the same thoughts went through Kaili’s mind.Please don’t kill me, please don’t kill me, please don’t kill me. After a while, Olivier Mira Armstrong finally spoke. “I see… you may take the rest of the day off, but I want you back here first thing in the morning to report in for duty. Am I clear?” Kaili nodded. “Yes Sir.” She walked out with all three men behind her. When the door shut, Italy hugged Kaili. “Hello Kaili!” Kaili resited the urge to punch him. Lucky for him, the blond- Germany- got Italy off her before she could. “You may want to stop, Itary.” Japan said. “Kairi rooks rike she may punch you.” “Oh…. Sorry Kaili!” She sighed. “Sure. Any way, what are you guys doing here? I thought you where in your world.” “Ve got lost in an ice tunnel,” Germany said. “And vhen ve got out-“ “Here we where!” Italy finished happily. “It’s so great to see you again Kaili!” She forced a smile. “Yeah. You too.” She was tired, hungry, and missed Vaisha. “It’s getting rate.” Japan observed. Germany nodded. “Is there any vhere ve can stay?” Kaili sighed. “I guess… you guys can stay in my guest room…” “Ve~!” Italy hugged her again. “Thank you Bella!” “Italy…”