Authors: John Davis
Guardian Angel (16 page)
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Take Congressman Evans outside and skin him. The Humans need to know what drives the resolve of our soldiers.”
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No! No...” Evans yelled loudly as the Butchers easily pulled him from the meeting room and into the streets of Washington City.
His screams pierced the ears of everyone nearby as the prickly edge of a butchers blade began its cut, slicing him from the bottom of his chin down to the very toes on his feet.
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You see,” Lagus said as the screams of a man who wished for quick death echoed back to them, instead finding the Butchers easily pulling the flesh from beneath his skin layering and exposing it to the world. “Hope for a new life is not what drives my soldiers. It's fear. This is why they so willingly die in combat for me. Because, they know the other alternative is a much, much more painful demise.” he added as Evans screamed to the top of his lungs.
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Please! Please kill me!” Congressman Evans screeched as his entire body had been pulled from its blanket of skin, which was tossed aside as though it was made of rubber. But rather than help him die quickly, they simply left the skinned man to lay there and suffer for nearly a minute more.
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Now General,” Lagus said calmly. “You take a few hours to organize your forces once more, and then report back to me. Execute my wishes to perfection and you will remain heavily rewarded. But fail me...”
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I will not fail you, sir.” General Bain replied, bowing for a moment as it became the first official bow of a Human soldier to an Ancient Templar.
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Good. Very good.”
The two airships were bridged, a large wooden plank linking them together. As they met on Preacher's ship to inventory their supplies, they also looked over maps of terrain which lay before them. It was still early morning, however, Alicia and Calypso quickly agreed on a spot that would prove perfect for landing undetected later in the evening and surviving the night.
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Did you leave anything in Washington City?” Alicia said with a laugh, placing her hand on the shoulder of Calypso for a moment. “Good job.”
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I just wanted to make sure we had plenty of firepower for our crew as well as the surviving Germans when we arrive.” Calypso replied, receiving a nod of appreciation from Preacher.
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We need to contact the Germans in Wernigerode and let them know we are coming. Maybe give them some hope to cling to.” Alicia said.
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That is a good idea. I can get it to them with our equipment at this range, perhaps at least in code.” Preacher replied.
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Code would be the best option,” Jackson said. “It would assure our message reaches remaining German military only.”
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Good idea,” Alicia said. “Preacher, can I speak with you for a moment?”
As the two made their way from the group a bit, she stopped to speak with him.
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Listen,” she said softly. “Something about all of this isn't sitting right with me.”
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Nor is it with me.” he replied.
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Right now, there are two people I trust. Jackson, because he has nothing to gain from treason, and you. I truly believe you are a man of your country, and that you would do anything to protect your countrymen. I need you to understand that my intentions are true, I will help you retake Berlin. But you and I, here and now, need to agree that when we reach Wernigerode, we split our command. I do not trust anyone else here, including Calypso.” she said.
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Agreed. When our boots touch soil, we will establish a clear chain of command with everyone around us. You and I will share command and do what is best for Germany, your new home.” Preacher replied.
Alicia turned to study the group for a moment, trying to figure out what was instilling such an uneasy feeling inside of her.
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And as for Nadia, she will be given a chance to earn my trust once more. If she proves to be a traitor in our midst,” Preacher said, turning to the group. “I'll kill her myself.”
As the meeting came to a close, Alicia joining Jackson to board the U.S. Langsford-Hicks once more, she received one last look from Nadia Jacobson. One that spoke of no treachery, but instead spoke of lust between the two women. Possibly even love, which was a thought that scared the hell out of Alicia Lucard as their force of freedom carved its way to a small town in the countryside of Berlin City.
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