Chapter II:
Only once had he heard Sanya speak and that was when she chose him to be her "Protector" together with Eila; after that he never said another word until now. The boy was turned around, looking at him closely, while his friend from Nordic Europe stood by his side. Then, moving her legs to where he stood, Sanya walked and stood face to face with the intellectual. Maybe five more seconds passed, but for the boy with the cap it must have been an eternity, since the girl stayed there until, suddenly, she put her hands on the young man's shoulders and he froze when he felt the warmth of her hands.
- You did a great job, Double D, your project has been very important for us to win in Africa.- She said to the boy.
- Thank you, Sanya.- He thanked.- There are still some points to see and I have to analyze it step by step, to make it last longer together with the training.- The boy said, while he went to look at the microscope, after having put some drops on a glass panel.
- Still, your work has given a light in the midst of the Darkness to be able to win this war. We shouldn't leave you behind, Double D.- Added Eila, who walked over to where he was.- Sanya is right, you have done your part, you should enjoy this.
- I will.- He replied, after turning with his chair.- But this may be temporary, there is still a need to maintain complete stabilization within the organism.- He pointed out, and after returning to his work, he noticed a great novelty. Eila, Sanya, come and see.- He called and they approached the microscope.- Watch this.- He asked and they listened, noticing how some small lights were merging with each other until they reached a perfect luminescent union that led the boy to move away because of its brightness.
- Impressive.- Sanya was speechless.- This is another achievement, maybe it could be what you are looking for.- She claimed as a theory, leaving the boy in thought.
Double D focused on his work, his right hand was taking notes, even the tiniest details that could be useful for his friends. He kept writing, his hand was already turning red from the effort and he clenched his teeth tightly as he felt a future cramp brewing in the aforementioned. At one point, after finishing his work, he put down the pencil but it rolled on the floor, so he bent down and groped around looking for it. A few minutes passed when he located it and was about to pick it up when, suddenly, hands touched his, leading him to look up and meet Eila and Sanya, who had bent down to help him. The warmth of both girls caused him to blush slightly, one that could not be appreciated due to the dim lighting, so he managed to accomplish his goal and stood up.
- This is incredible.- He said to both girls.
- And you can say it: This can have an effect on your friends; which will mean that they will have full mastery of "Magic".- Said the girl from Nordic Europe, leading the boy to nod his head, happy for those results. However, the moment he finished expressing his emotions, he turned his gaze towards Eila and Sanya.
There was something that prevented him from moving, from leaving the room and going to where the others were. It was as if some "Gravitational Force" was preventing him from leaving. He raised his hands, he could still "feel" the warmth of both girls' hands. It was strange, he couldn't describe what was surging inside him until Sanya came up to him and held out her notebook on the table.
- This is just a start for you. Maybe we will be called back to the battlefield.- The Orussian girl maintained, while Double D shook his head to shake off that strange internal "feeling". He was not for that kind of "business", he had to keep his mind fresh and focused on his mission, so he took that object that Sanya was giving him and from there he stood up.
- Thank you. I thank you very much.- He said as he headed for the door.- I will not fail you, no one, we will succeed.- He gave his word and once he went out into the hallway, Eila and Sanya stared at him until he disappeared.
The girl from Orussia went to her bed, where she lay down and stared at the ceiling. Her hands were placed on her chest and Eila stayed by her side.
- What do you think?.- Asked her friend to the other, who turned silently.- Double D, what do you think of him?
- He's very sweet, he cares about his friends, even when he gets hurt, he's always ready for anything.- Sanya answered, directing his gaze to her.
Eila settled a little more next to him, her hair caressed the surface of the pillow as if it were a "feather duster", the softness of it was felt on her head and with it came a movement of her hands, in which she made known that there was more inside her thoughts.
- Tell me something, do you think I acted wrong when you chose him to be his "Guardian".- The girl from Nordic Europe turned her eyes towards her friend, who remained thoughtful.
Sanya settled a little and closed her eyes, sleep was getting the better of her, the day was beginning to advance and at that hour she slept until it was the night time of her solo missions.
- That depends on you, Eila.- She finally gave her answer; so the other had to articulate a new sentence inside her.- I understand your concern, I know you don't want anything to happen to me, but... that boy...- Sanya remained silent and tried to find an answer for herself.- Do you like him?.- She asked and that left her friend speechless.
Eila didn't say anything, that was not something she wanted to say or express.
- I see that guy as a friend, I'm not interested in anything that has to do with love right now.- Said the silver-haired girl, while Sanya curled up on her bed and from there she fell into a deep sleep, resting her head against Eila's chest and from there she stayed next to her for a while.
- Very well.- Said Minna, as she took a seat and looked at the files with the satellite photos obtained a short time ago.- This is our situation.- She opened the folders and showed the photos to her friends and Anna Ferrara, who stayed there a while longer until the Peach Creek boys could fully master their powers.- What you see here are our last two victories against the "Shadow Neuroi Empire" of the Kankers. We have defeated them in Brittania and Africa, however, the attacks against Europe and the rest of the World continue and other groups are being deployed to stop them as soon as possible.- The girl related and just then a young cadet entered, who brought her a cup of coffee.- You could see the tiredness in her eyes, dark circles under her eyes that marked the hours she had been awake and when he left, the girl drank the hot content that was in it.
- Since we destroyed their source of interference, we have eliminated two of their "Hives" but there are still others hanging around. We know their total number, but we don't know their current position. They may be invisible or hidden.- Trudie analyzed the photos and gave her verdict. She ran her hand over her forehead and then laid the images on the table.
- I would not leave that theory behind.- Warned Anna, who crossed her arms.- We are facing a new alien race, their technology surpasses that of their predecessors and the only thing left is to defeat them, but we will also have to follow in their footsteps. This war could become much more complicated if they let their guard down.- She warned and silence fell among the girls until Charlotte raised her hand.
- She is right.- Supported the Liberion girl.- We have to push them back from Europe and then finish them off immediately, but they also have a much superior technology, as Miss Ferrara has said.- She pointed out and Minna understood the delicate situation they were in.
- So far we have caused them a series of somewhat important losses, but the thing is that their defenses and the "Hives" are very well fortified. A single attack could lead us to defeat.- She said and took another sip of his coffee.
- But, Minna, what will we do if the Kankers launch an offensive like the one they did against London? Every second counts.- Charlotte added earnestly.
- I know and for that I decree that we will make surveillance rounds in Europe and Africa to attack any "Shadow Neuroi" that tries to cross the Mediterranean Sea.- Promised the Commander.
Nobody said anything.
- All right, you are dismissed. I will also go to rest for a while, if something happens, I will be alerted.- She asked and went to her room to close her eyes for a while.
Anna left Minna's office together with the other "Witches", that day there would be no training, they would leave the boys to recover after the Battle of Africa but, later on, they should be more than ready for when they returned to training.
- This war will end up taking us to a destruction never seen before, girls.- They heard the voice of Mio Sakamoto, who was walking with her friends and the Veteran of Venice.- We must develop an "Official Plan" that will allow us to defeat the Kankers as soon as possible.- Said the black-haired Major.
- Yes, but they are very elusive. It is obvious that they will look for other places to hide.- Warned Yoshika and that was true.
- Maybe but you and the Peach Creek boys will be able to defeat them. Still, remember that they are very ruthless and will soon launch another offensive.- Anna finished and those words could be true.
In the continent of Antarctica, under the extreme freezing temperatures, a group of scientific ships escorted by the navy of their respective countries, with their flags flying from their masts, were carrying a series of samples for their research when, suddenly, something began to tremble under their feet.
- And what was that?.- One of the scientists wanted to know, as he calmed down.
- It may have been a landslide, nothing to panic about.- His partner reassured him and helped him carry the ice samples when, once again, the ground shook again.
- There it is again.- Warned the expert, and when all was calm, a fierce earthquake cracked the surface, causing ice and snow to jump everywhere.
Surprise, fear, anguish. The mouths of several colleagues dropped open at what appeared to be a huge "Siege Tower", like those used in ancient times from Alexander the Great of Macedonia to the "Fall of Constantinople". One of the most beautiful and feared war machines by the enemies. However, this one was black with silver and red details. It did not emit any sound, but, when one of the scientists stepped forward, it was activated, launching a noise that seemed to pierce the eardrums of those present, who covered their ears.
Then, that "Tower", from its Center, observed the fleet anchored a few kilometers from its position and from there it prepared to attack. He had orders, he would carry them out to the letter.
- What is he doing?.- Asked the expedition leader, but he did not have time for an answer. A powerful violet "Light" emerged from the "Core" of that machine and it fired at one of the ships.
In a matter of seconds, the ship exploded under a powerful glow, unleashing a fire in the "Command Bridge" and with it the lifeboats were lowered with the sailors and scientists to get to safety. From there came a second shot, which hit the bow of the ship and it sank in a matter of seconds, engulfed in flames and smoke.
No one was able to respond to the attack. A couple of ships that were a little behind the line of fire retreated at full speed but, from the Heavens, began to be bombarded by the "Shadow Neuroi", who were devastating, not only with the ships, but also with the bases stationed in that place.
And from their "Central Ship", the Kankers emerged to lead the charge against the surprised scientists and military of those Nations. The war had just entered a new phase.
[First of all, I apologize if it took me a while to update, these days I had a "Writer's Block" and I could only do very little, but that's gone now, so no problem.
Well, the war in Antarctica just broke out, what kind of tricks are the Cruels up to here? What will the Witches do? Will the boys be able to master their powers 100%? All this and much more you will see in the next chapter.
Take care, friends, and have a great weekend from me.
See you, Comrades].
