AN: same scene, from Neo's pov.
ENEMIES
"That was how war worked, kill or be killed."
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"Ugh," the man opened his eyes, trying to remember what had happened. He remembered faintly that his Windam was taken down by the Freedom. His eyes widened suddenly. Stellar!
He quickly got up, looking around the burning city for the giant mobile suit, but couldn't find it. His gaze fell on a woman standing not far from him. On instinct, he pulled out his gun and released the safety catch.
But he hesitated as he saw the fear and alarm on her face. Then he saw that she was wearing the Orb uniform. Orb was not an enemy, so he started to lower his gun. However, he suddenly remembered that Orb wasn't supposed to be involved in this battle. He looked and saw the Archangel floating behind her. Then he understood: this woman was from that ship. He clenched his teeth; it was because of this ship's interference that they failed to destroy the Minerva. This woman was his enemy. And as a soldier, he was expected to shoot any enemies.
Yet for some reason, he couldn't do it. Something about that woman seemed familiar. It felt as if he knew her, but he was sure that he had never seen her before in his life.
Who are you?
For a moment, they stared at each other. It seemed that she didn't want to shoot either, her face twisted with unshed tears.
He didn't want to shoot this woman, but she was an enemy. He knew he had to shoot, or else he would be shot. That was how war worked, kill or be killed.
"Your only purpose is to fight, don't you ever forget that!" That other man's words rang in his head.
His hands trembled slightly as he pulled the trigger.
Why must you be my enemy…
AN: hmm, that wasn't as good as I had hoped, it wasn't as good as the first chapter, esp the ending line... oh well...