Total War is an ongoing series written by Dark Seeker Kotsu. It centers around Ted Alborn, a sixteen year old boy who joins the military along with his fraternal twin Callan in order to defend his country and his family.
The Total War series has four quarters of the story, with a timeskip of variable size between each.
Released chapters
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Synopsis
First Quarter
I. Departure
Young twins Ted and Callan Alborn sign up for the Nebelheim National Military while their country is in a state of crisis.
II. Distance
Ted, Callan, and their friend John meet LT Tiernan, Kain Murdock, and a mysterious young boy named Hilbert Hinterher, and they try to gather their bearings as soon-to-be soldiers.
III. Blood
Ted, Callan, and their friends prepare to go to war for the first time as they are called down for training at a military base; the boys meet a new comrade.
IV. Tension
The backstories of the boys' new friends are explored, and they enter an intense battle.
V. Normalcy
As activity from the Kilmjac soldiers has decreased, the soldiers move into a northern town, and the boys get to enjoy a brief relief from duty and some peace.
Second Quarter
VI. Darkness
A year later, Ted is chosen to lead his friends on a recon mission to seek out enemy troops. The boys are tense in the dark forest, at night. But true darkness lurks around the corner...watching, waiting.