Red on Green

Author’s Note: This story was originally posted to
cohost on 5 August 2023, in response to a writing prompt by making_up_mech_pilots:
Mech Pilot who? There’s a Mech Pilot here? Form wings of 3 and watch
your 4 and 8..

“Entry team, be advised: intel suggests one or more VIPs have
contracted with an armor company for security.”

“Acknowledged, command. All units, form wings of three. I don’t
want anyone caught on their own.”

The soldiers acknowledge the order, oblivious to the recon drone
perched overhead.

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