Gears 5 is now officially out for early access! And, as a result, most of this story and what I have written may be proven wrong. Despite this, I intend to finish the story with everything I already have written, no matter how wrong I am. Hope you all enjoy the rest of the story!

Reyna ran into her hotel room and slammed the door shut, sobbing into her pillow. As she sobbed, there was a soft knock on the door. "Go away!" she shouted, not wanting to see anybody.

Whoever was outside the door ignored her and walked in. Reyna sniffled and looked over at the door and was surprised to see Myrrah standing next to the bed. "Come on now," Myrrah said. "You are no longer an infant. Stop this crying."

Reyna looked at her mother as the memories of the things Adam said to her came flooding back. She sobbed even harder, hugging Myrrah and sobbing into her battle armor. Myrrah looked incredibly uncomfortable with the whole situation, but nevertheless attempted to somewhat comfort her daughter.

Myrrah stroked Reyna's hair and made light shushing sounds. "Tell me why you are crying," Myrrah said, attempting and failing to sound comforting.

Reyna looked up at her mother and asked, "Have you ever lied to me?"

Myrrah was taken aback sightly by the question and asked, "What do you mean?"

"Did you ever lie to me about the humans? Did they really force us into the war?"

"Why do you ask that?"

Reyna sighed and looked at her window. "I know about the human here. I know about Adam."

"That traitor!" Myrrah took a deep breath to calm herself. "What exactly did he tell you?"

"He said that the humans didn't even know about us until Emergence Day. They didn't mean to poison us. He asked you for a bit more time, but you were too impatient."

"Because our people were dying! Do you not understand Reyna?! I did what I had to in order to ensure the safety of our subjects!"

"By sending us into a war where we have lost thousands, if not millions?!"

"I did what a Queen does! You can't possibly understand what it is like to rule! You are just a child!"

"But you still lied to me! You said that the humans forced us into the war! They didn't even know we existed! Why did you lie to me all that time?!"

"In order to keep you safe!" Seeing the look of anger on the Princess' face, Myrrah attempted to explain herself. "If you had known the truth, would you have still stayed with us?"

"But you still lied to me! I don't even know you anymore! You won't even tell me who my father is!"

Myrrah back stepped a bit and stared at her daughter. "Why on Sera would you bring that up now?!" Myrrah yelled.

"Because it's the truth! Or did you forget what that was?"

Myrrah was shocked at the boldness her daughter had just showed. Seething with rage, Myrrah approached the bed and made Reyna shuffle back quickly. "You listen to me," Myrrah said, almost screaming. "I am not only your mother, I am your Queen! That means you listen to me! You do not question me! If you even think about defying me ever again, you will face the consequences! Am I clear?!"

"If you were such a good Queen, you would have stopped your subjects from going into a war that will end with a genocide of an entire race! You don't even care about the countless number of soldiers we lost, do you?! They are my friends, my family, and you just sent them off to their deaths! What kind of leader are you?!"

Myrrah then walked up to Reyna and, still seething, grabbed her by the shoulders. "You are a Princess!" Myrrah yelled. "It is time you acted like it!"

She then slapped Reyna across the face. Reyna managed to escape her mother's grasp. She sobbed a bit, grasping her face and Myrrah realized what she just did. "Reyna," Myrrah said, reaching out towards her daughter.

Reyna scooted away, tears in her eyes. "Get away from me!" she yelled. "Get away!"

She then jumped off of the bed and ran out of the room, dodging Myrrah. The door slammed behind her and Myrrah stared at it, for the first time in her life feeling guilty.