Date: January 22nd, 2020
Time: 05:00
Location: Fields Temporary Airfield, Ha'Hani, FiHami

Today would be the day that they would end the war. Tonight, in fact. The plan was simple: Go from FTA, march south as quickly as possible. Arrive within sight of the Antarchi base camp at 20:00, and wait for the base to lull itself into rest. Then, Finix, the Rainbow Feathers, and the Great Novanian task force would storm the base as quietly as possible, rescue any and all civilians from the area, and then move to a safe distance. As soon as they were a good ways away, Finix would radio over to General Finixi Hastofi, who would send the unmanmed aircraft over and annhilate the base.

"Thank you, my siblings, for coming today. Whenever we are ready, we should start the march. It could be a while, depending on how slow we move, how much we stop, how often we are engaged, and other factors."

Finix began making her way to the wild jungles, followed by the squad of brave men and women.

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Time: 18:00
Location: Tikiri'i Recording Studios, Ha'Hani, FiHami

"Ara Kirifi, FiHami! I am Jeff Haddock, and today we are live with Ha'Coron' Puani of tribe Kokostali! How are you today?"

"Hi there... I'm fine, just fine." Puani looked at the man on the couch across from her, who seemed very bright and energetic. She couldn't help but feel a little intimidated and nervous from his energy.

"Glad to hear it! Now, we are all wondering, how has your work as Ha'Coron' been since Ha'Coron' Finix' death?"

"Death? I talked to her just yesterday. Finix is doing well? She's filled in as a temporary Prime Minister."

"Wait, but her death was announced last week? You were the one who gave public eulogy?"

"Oh, I remember now! Mr. Toa'a told me that he was going to sign Finix' death certificate and push the narrative that she died to the world to trick the Antarchi or something, while Finix was recovering from that weird man that I saved her from. I forgot his name..."

"This is huge news! Look at that FiHami, and the rest of the world! Finix isn't dead! She's alive! Why keep it a secret?"

"So the Antarchi don't find out, of course! They're going to storm an Antarchi base tonight or something."

"The end of the war, then?" Jeff asked, leaning in.

"Of course!" Puani smiled.

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Time: 19:00
Location: Unknown

"Puani WHAT???" Finix shouted in disbelief, suddenly very nervous visibly. "Sikupa, tell me that this is a joke!"

The Great Novanians and the Rainbow Feathers merely stood, looking at each other very, very confused, while also glancing at Finix, who was on the phone, visibly shaking.

"Nononononononononononono!"

Finix hung up the phone, trying to regain her composure once more.

"Guys, we have to storm in, NOW. We cannot wait for tonight, we were uncovered to the world. No time for secrecy, shoot any soldiers on sight, if you get a few civilians leave as quickly as possible let's go!" Finix shouted, loading up a rifle. She quickly stormed in the edges of the camp, shooting anyone that tried to get in her way. Quickly, the rest of the team entered, splitting up to cover as much ground as possible.

They only managed to save 3 civilians before the Antarchi began swarming them. Finix gave the retreat order, signalling for the Rainbow Feathers and Great Novanians to take the kidnapped Finixi citizens to safety while she held them off.

John refused to leave, and insisted on providing cover fire while Finix messaged the General to send the airstrike immediately. Very quickly, Finix finds herself pushed to the ground, and the next second, watches John take the bullet that was meant for her. He drops to the ground lifelessly.

I'm still too close... I have to get away...

Finix saw no way out of the situation she was in, until she saw her adoptive mother running towards her, followed closely by a few dozen members of the FiHami Militia.

"Finix! Are you hurt?" Eti shouts, checking Finix over.

"Grab him, let's go! They're going to bomb this place in about half a minute!" Finix shouts, helping Eti grab John's body and drag him away with them. They manage to get away in time to feel a few explosions knock Finix and Eti down to the ground, but avoid serious injury.

Eti and Finix laid on the ground for a solid second after the strike ended before getting up.

"Are you ok, Eti?"

"Yes, Finix. I am ok. I know you didn't have the opportunity to do what you wanted to do."

"We recued 3 people, which is better than none, in my opinion."

Eti hugged her adopted daughter, suddenly burtsing into tears, while Finix returned the hug, albeit awkwardly.

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Time: 21:00

"We are going to support Battalion A tomorrow on the field. After we secure a solid victory against them, and Battalions B and C secure their victories, we will have won." Finix announced on the dinner table. "There's no use hiding my identity anymore since someone gave that away. Hopefully, the citizens of FiHami and the nations of the world will forgive me for the serious thing I faked, although I am extremely sure that none of them will, and that will be ok, that will mean that it is time for the Ha'Coron' to be retired from being a leading figure in FiHami."

"Fi, no need to worry about it. I'm just glad we got you out of there in time." Eti sighed.

"I am very grateful. The Great Novanians are on their way home now, I am forever indebted to them, and glad that we only suffered one casualty given the situation."

"John lived as a coward but died a hero." Sikupa spoke up, setting his fork down. "He will be greatly missed."

"Yes."