TF 2 The Transfer 2

The New Arrivals


It's been a whole day since they left Upward via by train and finally arrived to their destination: 2Fort. Somehow they managed to arrive in one piece; most of all with Scout still alive despite his constant question of "are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" "Are we there yet?" By this time Dieter has finally awaken, after they exited the train Dieter yawned and stretched out his arms.

RED Scout       Had a good sleep Doc?

While rubbing his eyes, Dieter nodded.

Dieter         Ja, I had a very good sleep.

Dante was massaging his arm as he hadn't moved his arm since Dieter fell asleep on it.

Dante         I'm glad that at least you were relaxed the whole trip.

Scout laughed while Dieter faintly blushed when he learned he was cuddling Dante's arm while he was asleep most of the journey. Alfons and Scout had already gotten their luggage and was making their way to the RED Base, Dante and Dieter were about to gather their things from the train when they heard someone speak to them.

???         'Scuse us?

Dante and Dieter turned to see two men coming towards them carrying bags and luggage; a medic and sniper. The color of their clothes told Dante they were from BLU, probably the two BLUs that would be substituting them for their team back in Upward. The sniper seemed to be around Dante's age and about Dante's height; he had short, dark brown hair, navy blue eyes and he had a thin scar of his left cheek.

BLU Sniper      You the ones from the BLU Team in Upward?

Dante         Yeah, you from BLU Team in 2Fort?

Standing next to him was the medic; he was slightly smaller than both snipers and like Dieter short black hair but was slightly gray signifying that he's much older than Dieter possibly in his mid to late thirties. But contrast to Dieter's timid personality, this medic looked more mature and experienced with an air of vigor and confidence around him.

BLU Medic       Ja.

BLU Sniper      (Eyeing Dante) Hmm, well at least this guy looks like he's capable.

BLU Medic       Perhaps, but. . . .

The BLU Medic then turned to see what sort of man the new medic was that would be replacing him. He looked around for a second until he looked down and laid eyes on Dieter. He just stared at the little medic for a long minute while Dieter nervously looked up at the taller medic; he then smiled shyly at the taller man and gave him a little wave. The older medic than glared at him with his pale blue eyes which looked like shards of ice, making Dieter squeak in alarm.

BLU Medic       . . . . . . . . Mein Gott, bitte tell me you are not mein substitute for our team for zhe next 2 months?

And did this boy just squeak? Dieter looked down and slowly nodded causing the BLU Medic to face slap and groan; he then muttered something in German which made Dieter blush with embarrassment and cling to Dante. Clearly Dieter wasn't the type of medic he had expected . . . or hoped. The BLU Sniper looked over the BLU Medic's shoulder and saw Dieter too; after laying eyes on the little medic he laughed.

BLU Sniper      Hah! Who's this squirt? He's the tiniest medic I've ever seen in me life!

BLU Medic       Zhis has got to be a mistake. He cannot possibly be zhe new medic . . . .

BLU Sniper      Ya got a point there doc; this kid don't look like the useful type.

Of course Dante didn't like the way they were looking down at Dieter because of his size and timidity so he defended him.

Dante         Hey, don't you go criticizin' me friend. He may look small but he's a lot more capable of doin' his job than you think.

BLU Medic       . . . . . . . (Turning to Dieter) Do you alvays let Herr Sniper talk for you boy? Do you alvays hide behind him like a frightened child?  

Dieter         . . . . . . . . .

BLU Medic       You see? Zhis is vhy people vill criticize you for being veak. If you continue to hide behind ozhers or let zhem speak for you just because you cannot talk or defend yourself zhen you vill never be strong.

The train then blew its horn signaling its departure; with that BLU Medic and Sniper gathered their things. As they walked to the train BLU Medic turned towards Dieter.

BLU Medic       Be a man and stand up for yourself or be a child and hide behind zhe backs of ozhers like a veakling. Zhere is no place for veaklings in vars. Remember zhat boy.

After BLU Medic boarded the train, the BLU Sniper laughed as he waved a hand towards Dante and Dieter.

BLU Sniper      Good luck squirt! Yer going to need it!

Dante watched the train leave wishing the daggers shooting from his eyes could actually kill. He was so angry at the 2Fort BLU Medic that he almost forgot about Dieter who tugged his shirt. He looked down to see him clinging to him while tears formed from his eyes. He could see the BLU Medic's words had taken a blow to him; he wrapped an arm around him.

Dante         It's alright mate, don't you be listening to them you hear? You're not a child or a weakling.

Dieter wiped his eyes as he gave Dante a hug.

Dieter         Danke, Herr Sniper.

Dante smiled as he hugged him back.


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On the Train


Meanwhile on the train BLU Medic and Sniper had packed their things in the compartments and found their seats when the RED Medic and Scout found them.

RED Medic       Ah, zhere you two are. Ve vere looking for you.

RED Scout       Hey what's with the gloomy face doc?

BLU Sniper      We just met the BLU Sniper and Medic from Upward and –

Sniper smirked and tried to suppress a laugh but found it harder than he thought.

RED Medic       Vhat? Vhat about zhem? Is zhere something wrong with zhe BLU Medic and Sniper?

BLU Sniper      No there's nothin' wrong about the sniper, it's the medic.

RED Medic       Vhat about zhe medic?

BLU Medic       He is a child. A little child. Ach (pinching the bridge of his nose) how can someone as small and timid as he become a medic?

BLU Sniper      . . . . . . So did you two meet the REDs from Upward? How are they?

RED Scout       Vell, the medic seems to be an able man who knows vhat he is doing. And zhe scout seems a bit immature, loud and reckless.

BLU Sniper      So in other words just like our scouts?

RED Medic       Exactly. But still . . . . I cannot believe we vere picked for zhis.

BLU Sniper      Yeah I know, I kinda surprised they even remembered us for being all the way out here.

BLU Medic       Zhis is very troublesome; to be called for zhe transfer and be switched with anozher team is hard enough.

RED Medic       But to be avay from zhem . . . .

RED Scout       Ah don't worry about the team doc! I'm sure they can take care of themselves even without a medic.

BLU Sniper      It ain't the team we're worried about kid, remember?

RED Scout       Oh . . . yeah . . . .


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BLU Base


Dieter and Dante managed to find their way to the BLU Base of 2Fort where they found the team's Soldier, Heavy and Engineer by the front of the base. After seeing them the Heavy then ran towards them; at first it looked like he was charging at them which made Dieter squeak in fear and hide behind Dante. But then the BLU Heavy halted in front of them with his arms wide open and a large grin on his face, his light green eyes sparkled with excitement.

Heavy         Ah new comrades! Welcome!

Dante         Er . . . hi?

Soldier         So! You two are the new guys for the next month huh? (Eyeing at Dante) Hmm . . . . alright I think you'll do son.

He then turned his attention to Dieter who whimpered under the soldier's glare and clung to Dante. Like the BLU Medic, Soldier wasn't impressed with their new medic as Engineer approached the group.

Engineer        What's the matter with him?

Dante         Sorry, he doesn't do too well with new people.

Soldier         So we got a wimp on our hands; well you better man up son, 'cause you're about to meet the rest of the team.

Knowing he had no choice in the matter Dieter nodded.

Dieter         Ja, I'll – I'll do mein best.

Soldier still wasn't impressed but before he could try to say anymore Engineer spoke up.

Engineer        Come on, we'll show you guys around.  

Engineer and Soldier went into the base where Dante and Dieter followed with the Heavy behind them. During the tour Engineer did the talking telling Dieter and Dante where they are and where is what. First they showed Dante and Dieter the Intelligence Room where the BLU Intelligence was and the two Respawn Rooms, one on the first floor, the other on the second floor. Next, they showed them the kitchen.

Engineer        And this here is the kitchen and dining room, usually we eat breakfast around 7 in the morning or whenever our Pyro decides to cook. He's pretty much the only one who cooks and we don't eat until he cooks something, sometimes earlier, sometimes later. Lunch is at noon and dinner's served and hour after battle around 5 o' clock.

Soldier         And if ya want to eat something make sure you come earlier else the big guy (pointing to Heavy) will eat everything up in a heartbeat.

They then showed them the showers restrooms and the living room; and while they showed the common room where the team would relax when not fighting Heavy laughed out loud. Apparently he was talking to Dieter and he must have said something funny when the Russian slapped the smaller man on the back with more force than he originally wanted; poor thing would have fallen over if Dante hadn't caught in time.

Heavy         HAHAHAHA!! I like dis doktor! He is funny!

Soldier         . . . . . . Maggots.

Engineer        Er yes well . . . moving on then; next we'll be showing you boys your rooms for the month alright?

Dieter and Dante followed their guides down a four cross hallway on the first floor to the team's quarters when they heard barking and it was growing louder as if it was coming towards them. Dieter whimpered at the sound as it grew closer and closer and hid behind him again.

Dieter         AH! Vhat is zhat!?

Then suddenly from down the opposite side of the hall came a small shape which skidded across the floor and came to a halt in front  of them growling and baring its teeth.

Dante         It's a . . . dog?

In front of them was indeed a dog, or a puppy to be exact, couldn't be more than a few months old; Dante recognized its species.

Dante         Is that an Australian cattle dog? A blue one I believe.

Engineer        Oh yeah, his name's Ciel. But as you can see he's still a pup.

Dante         I see, around three months by the looks of it.

At first Dante assumed the pup belonged to the Sniper when the puppy ran to Engineer who kneeled down and petted him; it barked and wagged its tail.  Dieter peeked from behind Dante to see the little puppy with its wagging tail.

Dieter         Ah, he's very cute.

Dieter approached the pup and was about to pet it when it saw him and began to growl at Dieter. The moment he saw the pup bare its teeth at him he squeaked.

Dante         Careful! They aren't the type to like strangers.

Pulling Dieter away before the pup got the chance to bite him, Engineer held the little puppy back.

Engineer        Ah sorry about that. And you're he don't do well with strangers. Best keep your distance if ya don't want him to bite ya. Or at least till he gets used to ya. Well (patting the dog) off you go now boy, go play.

Ciel growled at Dieter and Dante before running off again back down the hall where it came from and turned a corner. Dieter seemed curious about the hall the pup returned to.

Dieter         I vonder vhat is down zhere?

Soldier         Oh yes that reminds me. Since you maggots are new here there are some rules we would like the both of ya to follow.

Dante         Rules?

Soldier         That's right!

Engineer        You see some of us here never really liked this transfer of other folks coming here. It would take a while for the rest of the team to get to know you. Or at least trust you enough for you to wander off the rest of the base. So if you boys could just bear with us for now. You're free to go to the areas we showed you earlier and the ones we would show you later on as much as you like. But there are some areas we would like you to stay away from for the time being.

Dante         Such as?

Soldier         You see the hallway behind you and the one that turns at the corner? (He pointed to the one the dog left to) That hallway is off limits for the both of ya.

Engineer The other is the third door on the right side of a hall where the other team's rooms are. It's locked anyway but just letting you boys know about it.

Soldier And under no circumstances should either of you be poking your noses into those places ya hear?

Engineer        Oh and another thing make sure you're not wondering around the base after 10 o'clock.

Dante         Why?

Soldier         Let's just say things go . . . . bump in the dark late at night. (He sniggered)

Dieter         Zhat – zhat sounds a bit complicated.

Heavy         Ah don't worry about it tiny comrade (patting Dieter on the head) long as you follow rules you will be fine. Now come, we'll show you where you sleep.  

Soldier         Wake up call is at 6 o' clock sharp and I expect you newcomers to be in the showers at 6:15 got it?!

Soldier and Heavy took the lead this time down the hall towards the sleeping quarters with Dieter following them. Dante was about to follow too when he noticed Engineer lagging behind; he saw the Texan swatting his hand towards the other hall.

Dante         Engineer?

Engineer        Huh?

Dante         Is something wrong?

Engineer        Oh no, nothing. (He smiled and scratched his head) It's just these damn bugs, been a lot of them recently. Shoo! Shoo!

He waved his hand again. Dante felt suspicious about it and before he said anything Engineer turned towards the hall with Dante in toll.

Engineer        Come on son; let's catch up to the others before Soldier busts a lung again.

Dante didn't see it but just before he and Engineer left the hall, silently peeking out from the corner of the corridor where the Australian cattle dog puppy left was a dark figure looking curiously after the strangers.