The shadow of retribution

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

BEN'S POV :
  « That's my cue » Chris clapped me on the shoulder. « Good session. You might beat me one day if you're lucky »I smirked.
« Fuck you. I can already beat you if I want »
I'd come close to doing it once, but part of me liked the fact I wasn't the best gave me a goal to strive toward. But I would win. I always did.
Chris's  laugh rolled through the sweat-dampened space like thunder. « keep convincing yourself that, See you Tuesday»
After he exited the room, I went straight to the shower and poured the hot water in my body . My dad have been convincing me to do daily training , it went from one teacher once a week , to three teachers every day a week.

Blood Blood Blood everywhere. Her blood was all over the room . I was sent to clean everything and bring the body , but I couldn't touch it .
I heard her screaming, begging, asking for mercy , begging him to stop , I watched her fading away from the camera and I stood there not able to help her , to save her , to stop the monster that I called dad . I didn't know who was behind the mask she wore , but she was powerless, she was another victim of my dad .

I never wanted to be a part of this , it was probably the worst thing to ever happen in this world . I joined it around fifteen, my dad promised it would be worthy , he kept saying that it was for a better life, to change the world and make a better future. I didn't have a choice but to accept.
At first . I worked in the security department, watching a stupid TV all day long, keeping an eye on prisoners and the main gate . Then they moved me to the army section. It was the opposite of what I usually did . The days got harder, the work became tougher, the number of people dead because of us was higher.

I woke up the next morning to the sounds of laughter and footsteps outside of my dorm room. I gasped and sat up quickly. Almost immediately, a sinful headache began to pound at my head .
I held my  head between my knees and tried to gain back my composure, hoping that the headache would at least calm down.

Someone knocked at the door . « Niller? Carlos needs you in his office » . I nod and wore my t-shirt back .
I walked through the camp with Tom . He was my roommate .
« Why is Carlos looking for us ? » I asked
« Apparently he needs us for a new mission »
« A new mission already ? Our last mission ended last night, we didn't even had our day off »
« Guess we're his favourite »
My head was still hurting me . We made our way to the check in section, I wrote my name and waited for Tom to write his name but he was too busy flirting with the young lady.
« At my dorm 7PM? Alright...Hey Niller can you sleep out of the dorm for the night? The check point lady is sooo »
« Uhh okay I guess »
« Thanks you're the best »
We went to the dinner hall and grabbed my lunch.
I went to the high building in the middle of the camp .
« Hey Jesse have you seen Carlos? »
« He was here seconds ago, he's probably in his office by now »
The camp was more filled than the other usual day.
Carlos was in his office waiting for me , dad were there too . What was he doing there?I knocked at the door waiting for Carlos to let me in.
« Good morning Sir...morning dad. » they both looked at me and my dad immediately looked away . I knew that something was off « I heard that you needed me sir »
« Ben long time no see right? Yes , your dad and I need people like you and Rogers for a shifting to area 15 , we found someone we've been planning on finding for a long time , he's here in the base »
« Is that it? »
« It's fine by me » Tom said
« Is it the only information we've got ?» I asked
My dad stood up and said « he's a really dangerous man, he killed hundreds of our army , he was really hard to get but we did it »
« What's his name? »
« Tony...Tony Niller » my face's expression changed and my father noticed it. How could uncle Tony be our first enemy , this was weird.
« The Scafs has many enemies who killed not hundreds but thousands of our army , why would uncle Tony be the only one who you want his dead? It's stupid »
« Ben , language » My dad whispered
« No dad , it is really stupid, and you're really accepting it ? »
« Ben it's for our future » Carlos said , he was trying to manipulate me
« Im sorry sir , with all the respect I owe you but it's a no , I refuse »
« Im afraid that you can't choose, it's not an option, you and Rogers are going tonight »
« I can't accept it sir »
« You have no choice , it's an order Ben , otherwise you know what will happen to the girl , what's her name again ?Taylor » The way he pronounced her name , like she was an object, like she worth noting
« Something happened to her ? »
« Not for now » he face was disgusting me
« Not for now? Sir She... »
« She has nothing to do with it BUT if by any chance you try to do something stupid, you know what Im capable to do to her »
«...Ok sir , Rogers and I accept the mission »
« Good » he clears his throat « good , now you can go »
I nod and left the room . My body stopped , I looked up at the ceiling and closed my eyes trying to understand what did just happened.
« Is Taylor the hot girl you told me about ? »
« Tom , shut up »
I went back to my room and all my weight fell on my shoulders. my mind running through the million possibilities to save uncle Tony . I couldn't do it , not in a million universe, he was my uncle , and there was Taylor, I can't do it , even if he was our worst enemy, I couldn't do it for her
Unlike my dad , Tony was the complete opposite , my dad was the most  selfish person I've seen. But Tony wasn't like him , he was more likely to help people around him, he saved a lot of life like Taylor's life , he made her his daughter. If it was my dad , oh man I wouldn't even believe he would have such a heart. My dad never truly liked uncle Tony . Apparently Tony was grandpa's favourite, he was the smartest, the kindest and the youngest so obviously the favourite .

I should call Taylor.  I also knew I that I shouldn't just to protect her , but this was my family.

As a the son of one of the generals , I had the privilege to leave the base whenever I wanted . The base's line was probably spied . Calling Taylor from there would be a suicide .
« Sign me out for three hours I... »
« Your name is in the next mission , it's in two hours you can't leave mr Niller »
« An hour and a half would be good , and I need car » The check section lady looked at me confused « My dad knows about it »
« Know about what? » My dad voice appeared from nowhere « Where are you going Ben? »
« Oh dad , I just need some stuff at home , I was planning on getting them »
« Alright you're coming with me »
  Tell me it's a joke . I forced a nod and followed him to his car.
The ride felt like an eternity. My dad and I barely talk to each other .
« Dad »
« If you're going to ask me about Tony , yes we really got him and no we're not going to kill him »
« Than why did you took him »
« We need him for information that's it »
« Of course...every time you say that , the person die »
« If I have to , I will kill him »
« What about Taylor? »
« What about her ?I don't care about her , my purpose is  Tony »
« Dad are you hearing yourself ? This is so stupid he's your god damn brother »
He gasped at looked at me « Ben , Tony is not who you think he is , he has done awful things »
« Give me a break » I murmured