Flower of War

(Chapter 3) Doubts

The community of tras talleres was quiet since Guerra and his team raided it in a jiffy. When Guerra came out of the establishment, everyone looked in fear, she was covered in the blood of Carrasquillo. Her team left towards their dorms in Donovan and Rose's mansion. But Guerra decided to head directly to Rose and Donovan mansion

She then started walking towards the church la monserrate, while she walked everyone in the community was awake because of the shots. When they saw her walking many ran towards their homes, some stayed still and some were shocked. Them the whispers started to happen

"Mira mami she's the sniper I saw when I was en el Teatro Tapia" a little boy whispered

"Esa es la Dama de Sangre" (She's the Blood lady) an old man whispered to his son

"She is someone to not be messed with" a prostitute said as she smoked her cigarette

Everyone kept commenting about her as if she was a monster and another careless soldier of the army, but none knew what Guerra went through when the Bomb of Blood was dropped in the war.

She then drove with her teammates into the mansion, her team did as she ordered and she then arrived at them waiting for her.

"Good" Rose said "Seems the mission was a success"

"I saw it in the news you all raided the houses, and you found more labrat children" Rose said as he looked at the documents of the children found "Im sure Donovan will be pleased, those children will be useful for the war efforts"

"Indeed Ma'am" Guerra said as she took off her gas mask "Permission to question?" Guerra asks nervously

"Go on" Rose replied as she was directly looking to Guerra

"Ma'am.. I've noticed an increase on people experimenting with lab rats, aren't these people for federal use? shouldn't we the army control these crimes?-"

Guerra then looked at Rose, her look was deadly. Rose had something particular, she was technically a walking corpse, but even if she was one, her emotions were CLEAR, clear as a moon in a cloudless night.

"I-i'm sorry I talked a lot-" Erika apologized as she bowed

"Erika you know better" Rose added "You know how war works, nobody here is the victim or hero. So to answer your question, no, we won't help them. Let them die, thats the art of war" Rose finished

Guerra was silent, she couldn't say anything since they were right. Since the beginning she was indoctrinated to just follow orders and not save anyone, even her own comrades. The rules of war changed in the 21st century and so on, and it was scary even for presidents and governors since they themselves had no power to control the army or change it.

"Also" Rose took out a long paper "You've done all your missions, and we are pleased of course, but you have one last mission." she paused and showed her a pamphlet "Donovan and I will be at a very important meaning concerning the armies efforts, read it"

The pamphlet contained information regarding a VERY important meeting with the federal government and some scientists. This was a meeting regarding the war and the experiments that scientists are making to make the human weapon.

"We know that we said that you're done with the mission. But plans changed" Rose said "Your mission will be on Friday, so free up your schedule"

Guerra felt this was an opportunity to give Solomon some time before he leaves forever. Since he never stepped a foot outside of the mansion maybe she could show him a little bit around before he leaves.

"Yes Ma'am" she replied "i'll dedicate my time to the young master"

"Good" Rose said "Now leave"

Erika then quickly went to Solomon's room to tuck him in, she always tucked him in on bed time since his parents never did. She then opened the door gently and saw he fell asleep on his table, it was stacked with colorful papers. She walked closely and she then saw he tried to make origami animals. She found this adorable but felt sad as she knew this would end. She then carried the young boy into the bed and passed over his favorite stuffed animal