Sector
2100
Planet
2101
December
4, 2052
The
battle had been so big that that there were so much debris floating
in the sector. Friendly miners of different organizations had been
invited to come harvest the debris field and recycle the parts for
reuse.
“His
ship is out there somewhere.” Stella watched as Tassos scanned the
debris field for signs of life.
“I
must find him. He was like a brother to me.” Tassos looked on.
“I
know...” Stella placed her hand on Tassos' shoulders to comfort
him.
Tassos
sighed as he sat down to face reality. He removed his Spartan helmet
and looked at it.
“Another
great warrior has fallen.” Tassos stood up and looked at his crew.
The
crew turned to look at their leader.
“We
shall honour the sacrifices many have made so that peace can
continue.” Tassos placed his helmet beside his hip.
The
crew removed their Spartan helmets and did the same. Tassos closed
his eyes to remember his friend.
“Thank
you.” Tassos whispered and turned to look at his wife.
“Let
us go home now dear.” Stella held his hand.
“Stop
scanning. We go home now.” Tassos transmitted to his fleet.
* * *
“Hell
of a battle Irene.” Papagiannis patted his sister's back.
“Very
impressive indeed.” McClelland clapped as he presented Irene with a
combat medal.
Natalia
also received a medal and hugged Irene once she got off the stage.
“Our
first medals.” Natalia squealed with joy as she examined her shiny
medal.
“Now
I know the price of getting a medal...it's hard.” Irene remembered
the intensity of the battle and tried to take the image out of her
head.
“Yes
it is.” Papagiannis replied sensing discomfort from Irene's voice.
“I
don't know if I want to be part of this.” Irene looked at her feet.
“Part
of what?” Natalia asked.
“The
war...the killings.” Irene spoke softly.
“We
had to do what's necessary. We got attacked...and we defended
ourselves.” Papagiannis chose his words carefully.
“Yeah,
but the others weren't so fortunate.” Irene sighed.
“It's
a price we all pay for freedom and peace.” Papagiannis placed his
hand on Irene's shoulder and looked her straight in the eye.
“I
understand.” Irene nodded.
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