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When Chief General Miller entrusted little Ines to my care, I promised to train her according to what was best for her, but most importantly, I promised to PROTECT her.
̷I̷ ̷d̷i̷d̷n̷'̷t̷ ̷d̷o̷ ̷i̷t̷
As I looked at my comrades in arms, I was sure we would make it back in one piece. Together.
̷H̷o̷w̷ ̷m̷i̷s̷t̷a̷k̷e̷n̷ ̷I̷ ̷w̷a̷s̷
"Gather your things, we're all leaving," I announced, looking at them. It was as if I was subconsciously making sure I would remember their faces.
"Cas, get more alcohol and bandages. We don't know what we'll find there." The woman nodded to me. "Mika, get the sleeping pills. The rest of you know what to do, right? Hurry up, we're leaving in 10 minutes, there's no time to waste."
I announced, and I was met only with a shouted "Yes, Miss Captain," as the team ran off in their own directions to prepare to leave.
I sighed, looking at the empty kindergarten. This would be a quick action.
This was a trap.
They were waiting for us.
It was too quiet.
There were too many of them.
They took us by surprise.
Screams.
The screams of my murdered team.
And me?
I couldn't do anything.
I tried to call for backup.
The network was down.