Shadow over the Frontline (Madness Combat x Girls Frontline)

Necrotics

Qilin POV

Qilin: this the place?

Lockjaw: yep.

Qilin: can we trust em?

Lockjaw: definitely.

Shadow: that's a hard no. They're shady enough as is. I'd better watch my back if I was you.

Lockjaw: you're always so paranoid, Shadow.

Shadow: paranoia keeps you alive. And it's not paranoia if everybody is truly out to get you.

Qilin: and that's the case?

Shadow: might as well be.

Lockjaw: you trust not even us?

Shadow: especially you.

Qilin: still a lone wolf, ey? We either die together and can say that we tried or you die alone. Then I'd be sad.

Shadow: so sure we're going to die here?

Qilin: only if you keep up such a shit attitude.

Shadow: you suck.

Qilin: I know.

Lockjaw: so let's go in! They'll help us with our problem.

We stand in front of an entrance into a mountain. This is where this syndicate is supposed to be hiding. Lockjaw thinks we can trust them but I'll have a look at it myself.

We enter and are immediately met by a few guards. They recognize my team and let us in. One is now leading us to their presumably boss. A quick deal. I should have asked what they want in exchange. Stuff like this is never sold for free. Especially from guys like these.

We were led to a quite spacious office. A desk was in the middle and a large profile chair had its back turned to us. This is so stupid.

Guard: they're here, boss.

The boss then slowly turned around to face us on his chair.

It was a rather small girl. Not really someone you'd expect to lead a shadowy organization but here we are. Things are often not as they seem.

Boss: finally. Now let's get down to business.

No „I have been expecting you"? Damn.

Qilin: straight to the point. Good. I trust that you know what we want?

Boss: yes. I've already been informed.

Qilin: so what's the catch?

Boss: don't you trust us?

Qilin: I asked what the catch is. There is always a catch on shit like this.

The boss pouted and crossed her arms. She seemed really annoyed and I think needs some time to cool down. Can't we just work with a calm and collected guy for once?

Boss: I would be really mad at you for accusing me of something like this. But you're correct. Head down to the science compartment. One of our doctors wants to go on a dangerous mission to retrieve something. You'll help him and we have a deal. Do we understand each other?

Qilin: positive.

Boss: good. Dismissed.

We turned around and left the office. A guard led us to the science compartment. This facility seems actually quite big. I Wonder how they managed to hide it so well from all the other factions fighting. This must be a logistical nightmare to operate.

Qilin: alright boys. We're going on a fetch quest. After that we're back on track.

Lockjaw: superb.

Shadow: love it already.