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Code 50: The EAF's Puppet

YUNO GALACTIC SPACE STATION, EARTH ALLIANCE FORCES TERRITORIES, EARTH 0035H (12:35am)

*** Tristan's Point Of View ***

"What? but why now? bakit po pabigla bigla?"

Pabigla kong pagbulalas nang marinig ang bagong orders na ini-issue ni Commader Vanguardia saaking harapan..

"But its only been a day nang makabalik po ako rito.. bakit niyo po ako ililipat agad sa Earth Forces Artillery Base sa Germany?"

"Your mission had come to an end, Lieutenant Aldebert.. you've done all the EAF's expectations in flying colors, and in return, its time for you to take your rest.."

Mahinahong pahayag ng commander habang tumayo mula sa kinauupuan.. mula sakanyang mesa ay inilabas niya ang isang maliit at eleganteng kulay pulang kahon at inilapag ito saaking harapan..

Bahagyang napatingin siya sakin at inilagay ang kanyang mga kamay sa likod habang dumungaw sa malaking binatanang sumalamin sa kabuuan ng Planetang Earth mula sa labas..

Tahimik ngunit seryoso kong kinuha ang nasabing maliit na kahon at dahan dahan itong binuksan..

Sumalubong saaking paningin ang isang magarbo at makintab na pilak na crest na may mayayabong na pakpak.. mula sa gitna nito ay naroon ang simbolo ng EAF at isang tuwid na espadang nakatayo mula sa likurang bahagi nito..

"It..ito ang..--"

"The Elite Wing Crest.. The crest that you've earned in exchange for your friends' trust.. the crest that symbolizes your eternal loyalty to the EAF.." 

Napalingon siya muli sakin at agad akong binati ng kanyang kakaibang ngiti.. ngiting punong puno ng intensyong hindi ko lubos na mailarawan..

"You're one of EAF's greatest soldiers.. and you're one of my greatest wings.. Accept it, for this is your fate, Tristan.."

"But! I wanted to serve together with you, Commander, You said, that I was one of your greatest wings now.. I want to use that power to serve this war and bring victory towards EAF..! I want to prove my loyalty!"

"Your loyalty had proven enough, Lieutenant Aldebert.. Let the higher officials do their jobs too.. its time for you to have your rest.. You had brought back the General's daughter, Lady Serene.. The Xavierheld had trained her much and will definitely make a good pilot as she will fill up your spot.."

"But--"

Kunot noo kong tingin sakanya.. ngumti ang commander patungo sakin as he approached me and held my shoulders..

"Are you doubting the EAF's plan for you?.."

"N..No! No Commander! not at all.. its.. its just that--"

"Do you trust me, Tristan.?"

Yuko akong napatingin sakanya habang hawak hawak ko ang pulang kahong naglalaman ng bunga ng aking pagtataksil..

"I.. I trust you, uncle.."

Buong higpit kong hinawakan kahon at agad na napalingon nang marinig ko ang pagbukas ng pinto ng kanyang dimmed na opisina..

"Commander.. permission to enter.."

Napatindig ako ng tayo at agad na sumaludo nang makita si Commander Belle Metzger, ang isa sa mga Elite Wings..

"Come in.."

Mahinahong pagsagot ni tiyo at buong tindig siyang pumasok.. sinalubong nya ako ng isang mahinahon ngunit blankong tingin..

"You are now dismissed, Lieutenant Aldebert.. Job well done.. See you again on Earth.."

Taimtim ngunit maawtoridad na sambit ni Commander Vanguardia.. agad akong sumaludo sa kabila ng aking nalilitong isipan..