Chapter 4: Elio
"Everyone in stand attention " bellowed the commander as everyone scurried into position.
The supervisors walked slowly inspecting all the soldiers.
They stood stiff, sharp and alert emulating the image of a good Aladonian special forces soldier.
Everyone here was specially selected, orphans trained to kill, gain information and destroy organisations that posed a threat to the country since they were able to walk.
The training we had to go through was ruthless and tough leading to some of my comrade's crippled at best, but that is the price you have to pay to be part of this elite group of soldiers.
A supervisor that approached me and my best friend, Theo, was Commander Grimaldi he was renowned for his stern and strict face devoid of any emotion. I straightened my back making me appear disciplined and upright.
He glided past Theo but stopped and inspected me.
In our division, I was known as somewhat of a trouble maker but Theo he was a prime example of what a commander wanted in a soldier:capable of following instructions talented obedient and very hard working.
"Elio," said Grimaldi
"Yes sir," I shouted confidently.
"Meet me in my office at 7 pm sharp DO NOT BE LATE !" he stared straight at me ensuring I was giving him my full attention. Then he continued down the line inspecting the rest of my comrades.
It was a few hours later that the inspection finished and by that point, my legs and back are hurting like hell.
"uhh" I groaned as I stretched my aching limbs.
"Stop being such a drama queen that was nothing ." boasted Milo.
Milo was a self-righteous prick that was always second best to Theo and me when it came to training.
"Well, it doesn't look like it your sweating like a pig."
"You look like you need this more than me," sneered Theo as he jokingly handed him a towel.
Milo looked down in disgust "I'd rather not "
he left to go and annoy some other poor person
"So what was the chat with the Commander about, " he asked as we made our way to the dining hall.
"Oh it's nothing he just wanted to see me about something, it's probably about my behaviour and how I'm an embarrassment to the special forces .you know the usual stuff."
"yeah, it's probably that or never minds I doubt that it'll happen."
"Doubt what will happen?"
"Oh it's nothing and the chance they'll choose you is slim to none ."
"Hey don't stop mid-sentence, I really gate it when you do that it's really annoying. "
By this time we had reached the lunch line.
"Sorry, "He said apologetically." it may be about the war with Brecolia and how they're planning in bombing us and destroying the whole country."
"Don't stop continuing." I urged him.
"Fine," He gave in "this relates to you because they are sending some soldiers down there to gain some info and report to us back about it. "
"That sounds really cool I hope they send me."
I joke.
"Don't it's not something I'm involved in, Elio. There is a high chance you could get captured and tortured if found out and it wouldn't be fun even for the most kinkiest motherfuckers out there."
"Ok, that sounds rough, maybe I don't want to be sent out there."
We sat down at one of the dining hall tables and talked about ultralight blue (a popular comic book series).
Once dinner had finished we headed back to the dorms to have a little free time but before long it was time for me to go talk to Commander Grimaldi about the mystery subject.
For the most part, I was feeling quite confident that what he wanted to talk to me about was not about sending me on a recon mission to Brecolia but there was a part of me that was unsure and uncertain about what he had to say to me.
I ran across the training grounds towards the main weapons training building.
It was utterly silent and quiet for this building usually there would be artillery firing day in and day out except in the evening when everyone is winding down.
I exit the building to meet a narrow walkway leading to the commanding officers' building.
I knock on the door and wait for someone to open it. A few seconds later Athena (Grimaldi's daughter)peers out the door.
"Hi, can you alert your Father that I'm here? "
She nods and disappears inside.
Some minutes later Grimaldi opens the door and leads me into his study.
He sits down in his armchair and I remain standing in front of his desk "So," he begins "I've called you here for an assignment "
and those are the words that confirm what I've been dreading.
", you will be stationed in Brecolia, "
My heart sinks but my face remains still.
", your mission is to try to prevent the destruction of Aladonia you will have Milo and Avan from the cypher corps at your disposal to help you with this mission."
"All due respect why did you choose me for this, sir?"
"Because I think you are the most capable of succeeding in this mission on top of that is think you will bring peace to our nations if this is done well but remember your first goal is to secure the safety of Aladonia."
You will have 1 week to prepare and say your goodbyes.
"You may leave." He excuses me.
I leave his study and exit the Commanding officer's building into the cold night air. At this time of the night when everyone should be asleep .
'So this is potentially my last days in the Aladonian special forces base '
I continued the way I came back to the dorms.
In front of the building, I saw Milo leaning there waiting for me "You heard the news right?"
"Yeah, don't worry I'm not thrilled about the arrangement "
"Same here, but don't mess this up for me, k"
He headed back into his dorm room and I went to my one to get a night's rest since I've got a few long months in front of me.
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