the chronicles of Tanya the Kasierin

The Return Of The Empress

(later that same day). POV Tanya 

After my meeting with General Zettour I couldn't help but feel satisfied with myself at my performance in front of the general. By focusing on rapid response forces our mages can help improve the outcomes on the battlefield . With that being said I must do everything I can to preserve my country and throne Especially if this conflict turns into a world war.

It was late evening when I left the College and I couldn't help but Shake the feeling That something was off with how quiet berun was tonight. Usually there are soldiers Marching around the streets And at least some civilians and soldiers at Zolka's. But it was almost completely empty and looked eerily quiet. 

As I Kept walking I could tell I was being followed when I turned around I saw 3 men Hide in a nearby alley so I chose to ignore it. 

However sure enough they Kept Tailing me and after an hour I finally chose to confront them. Quickly running ahead I hid in the shadow of a nearby Building and got ready to ambush my pursuers. I quickly jumped the first guy knocking him out the second was a bit more cautious but ramming my rifle in his stomach I took him out, the 3rd one was a bit more of a struggle he grabbed my rifle and tried to punch me. I managed to avoid it and using my magic to amplify my strength I kicked him in the leg and he fell to his knees. Grabbing my rifle I hit him with the butt of my rifle and knocked him out. I was out of breath but I could not sense any more assailants in the vicinity. However as I kept walking down the street I Kept my magic up Till I reached my apartment. After opening the door a cloth was immediately pressed against my face and everything went black.

(war college the next day.) General POV

"What do you mean She wasn't at classes today. WAs she sick or something."

"I don't think so sir the professors were all confused non had received word from Degurechauf calling in sick."

Zettour began to worry if their empress was captured then the military had to find her." Thank you Captain ugar you may go." 

After ugar left the room Zettour grabbed the phone and immediately dialed berun Divisional headquarters. 

"Sir what a surprise to hear from you." Zettour could hear the shock in the mans voice form the phone.

"Save the pleasantries colonel Myer. Captain Degurechauf has been kidnapped I want your entire force to initiate a search."

"Sir I Only have 2'000 men at my command. The rest of my men are at the Rhine battlefront .it could take hours to search the city for one officer."

 "I don't care if YOU Need more men I will get you them just start the search now." Zettour says with a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"Y-yes sir I will begin at once."

After an hour imperial soldiers were tearing the streets apart. The headmaster of teh war college even gave a holiday for the cadets and soldiers at the college just to contribute them to the search. 

(Abandoned warehouse outskirts of berun.)

'DO you have any idea how dangerous this is vice chancellor."

'Yes i am well aware of the risks Herr albert. However we would not want to disappoint the chancellor now would we."

'No sir we would not." 

(3 hours later).

Tanya felt like an artillery barrage was booming inside her head and she was trying to make it stop. Eventually she managed to open her eyes and she could make out the figure of two well dressed individuals.