Shining in the Storm

Teaser

Bzzz...

Ca- Bzzz...

Static* Any- Bzzz... in t-ther- Static*

Amidst the vastness of the surface or no man's land, an enigmatic communication device had been detected, tantalizingly beckoning from an unknown origin. It pulsated erratically, emanating a faint yet persistent signal.

In chaotic static and intermittent interference, a voice emerged from the depths of the communication device. A sense of desperation clung to his words as he frantically tuned the device, repeating the same plea over and over again.

???: "GDUA, GDUA, anyone in there, I need to talk to your commanders, over."

His fingers pressed against the microphone button with unwavering determination, releasing only when he sensed the faintest flicker of a connection. With cautious optimism, he awaited a response, his heart pounding in his chest.

*Bzzzzz...

Within the desolate expanse where once a vibrant city stood, now lay only remnants of its former grandeur. The ruins, a testament to the devastating war against the raptures, painted a haunting tableau of the cataclysm that had befallen this once-glorious settlement. The scars of battle etched into every crumbling wall and shattered edifice whispered tales of a conflict that had extinguished the flickering flame of peace.

The wasteland that now consumed the city was a desolate realm, a barren stretch of land devoid of life. The remnants of once-magnificent structures stood as silent sentinels; their grandeur was reduced to crumbling husks. The ground beneath was strewn with the remnants of shattered dreams and lost lives, a stark reminder of the horrors that had transpired.

The humanity had vanished, leaving behind only the echoes of their anguish. The streets that had once been filled with laughter and conversation now stood empty and desolate, a haunting reminder of the community that had once thrived within these walls. The absence of life was palpable, a constant reminder of the catastrophic toll the war had taken.

In the throes of desperation, he clung relentlessly to the comms, his voice echoing through the void.

Oswald: Any of the members of GDUA, I need to speak to your commanders."

*Bzzz...

Silence stretched into an eternity, a chilling reminder of his dwindling hope. The static crackled, mocking him with its emptiness. As his shoulders slumped in despair, his hand curled into a tight fist, desperate to quell the rising tide of emotion threatening to overwhelm him.

*Bzzz- Ye- bzzz- I hea- bzzz.

But on the brink of surrender, a faint glimmer pierced the darkness. A surge of static, followed by a whispered transmission. He quickly turned the comms device.

???: "I hear you."

A flush of relief and his voice trembling with gratitude.

Oswald: "Thank goodness."

???: "Sir, do you read?"

Oswald's hand instinctively reached for the comms; his relief evident in the quick smile that spread across his face. His voice was calm despite the adrenaline pumping through his veins.

Oswald: "I'm here, is this GDUA sir? I need to speak to your commander."

???: "There is no GDUA sir, but if-"

Someone barges the comms from the other side.

???: "What the hell do you want?!"

Oswald's heart skipped a beat. He had no time for this.

Oswald: "Sir, I need your help, the goddess squad was in danger."

...

A brief period of silence.

???: "How I can trust you, ARK scum."

Oswald took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice steady.

Oswald: "It has been weeks since I tried to send them supplies, but the high-ranking members prohibited me. I have no power for them to take a risk. They are already monitoring me, and you are the only one I could trust. I know we're different, but we have the same ideals for the world. So please, the goddess squads need you. It would be worse if they have no supplies left there, so please, help them."

...

A moment of silence as Oswald anticipated.

???: "What is your name?"

Oswald: "O-Oswald sir."

...

???: "Then do not tell anyone about this and our conversation, now what's the situation in there?"

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