Chapter 46 Anonymous
ANONYMOUS
One year ago—Dark Forces Base, Coronado
General Nolan stands before the Under in his pressed black officer’s uniform. Medals and medallions on his right chest pocket. A small black note in his hands. Under soldiers, Malum, Warsaw, and Ri?t Squad all in attendance.
“We are regretful to inform you that the Fury Squad has been terminated while on a mission overseas. There were no survivors. In the wake of their passing, we’ve created the Hades Squad.
We’ll assign the team in the next few weeks, so bear with us as we comb through those awaiting placement.
” Nolan’s voice is firm and his eyes never leave the sea of soldiers staring up at him with hopes that they’ll be selected.
Nolan takes a long smoke break after the meeting.
He leans against the brick wall of the base, facing the ocean, dragging his hand down his face.
A weight has burdened his shoulders. It’s only been a few days, but he knows he won’t be hearing from Lieutenant Erik.
Not after the report that came in from Ri?t.
He takes one longer look at the note before crumpling it in his hand.
No survivors were found. Cannot confirm or deny that Mori and Morphine were among the deceased.
Sergeant R. Jenkins