CUS 9; Cinco Encounter

ENCOUNTER 23

"What?! He was captured?! How? What? We can't just leave him there!" Blade exclaimed, stunned after hearing that unacceptable news form the second lieutenant. Her heart thumping loud from her chest. So loud that it buzzed on her head as her breath came in choking gasps.

"We can't leave them here!" She yells, but not loud enough to reach other's ears.

An overwhelming anic surged through her like storm. "We need to save him! We can't just leave like this! We never know what those people were planning to do to captain and the others!" she insisted, her voice filled with urgency.

Simon's masked face turned towards Blade, his eyes filled with concern. "We can't save him now," he said, his voice low and urgent. "The base is compromised. If we go back, we'll be walking into a trap." He tries to persuade her. Simons was worrying as well. He knew what those people could do to their comrades any minute. It was dangerously risky.

"Seriously, lieutenant?" Blade snapped, "How could you say that? Captain Anthony is in danger with the others!" Blade's face was pale, her eyes wide with fear. "We can't leave him," she repeated, her voice shaking but determined. "We have to try."

Simon grabbed Blade on her shoulder. Trying to calm her down as he as well worrying about their Captain's safety. He stared into her violet eyes, pleading for her understanding, "Blade calm down. We can't move for now..."

"Ja! Lieutenant is right. The situation is very dangerous. The enemy must be watching the area. We cant take the risk..." Garen, upon hearing Blade's plea, spoke.

"If you can't do that, go ahead. Leave! But me, I will not leave." Blade was persistent. She knew what Simon and Garen said was true but the enemy is cruel. If they won't act now, she was afraid they won't have any chance to save them. She doesn't like to live with regrets in her life.

"They might think the same way as yours, and that was the right timing to sneak in and save them." She said.

"She has a point. The enemy might think we dont have the guts to go back and save the others so they might not tightened their guard." Andrews said after pondering for a moment.

Sab's eyes met Andrews', a look of agreement passing between them. "We'll go back for him," he said. "But we need to be careful. The enemy is waiting for us."

Andrews nodded, his face set with determination. "Alright. We'll provide cover," he said. "But we need to move, now."

Blade heaves a sigh of relief as the four men finally agree to her plea. Their faces set with unwavering determination. They knew that the road ahead would be difficult, but they were ready for whatever lay in store. Blade was overwhelmed with determination. She gripped on her weapon tight as her heart surging with urgency and worry.

As they moved towards the base, the team's footsteps echoed through the night. A clear reminder of their unwavering commitment to justice. They were determined to save their captain. Captain Anthony, no matter what the cost, she'll do everything in her power to save him and the others.

Blade's body shook, her mind whirling with thoughts of her brother, she felt the urge to break down. Tears welled up in her eyes, threatening to spill over. The pain of losing her brother was still raw, and the thought of leaving Captain Anthony pbehind was too much to bear. She's not to leave her team. They are her family in this base. She won't let them down. Never!

With a newfound sense of resolve, Blade pushed aside her emotions and focused on the task at hand. She took a deep breath, her body steadying and her mind clearing. She was ready.

The team continued on their way. Blade's eyes were fixed on the base ahead, her heart pounding with anticipation.

Blade collected herself, she couldn't help but think of Captain Anthony. He's like a father to her. She prayed for his life, hoping that he would be safe and that they would be able to rescue him soon.

As they approached the base, Blade could feel the tension building in her being but a sudden excitement rising from the depths of her soul.

The team crept closer to the base, their movements silent and stealthy. Blade's eyes were fixed on the entrance, her heart pounding with anticipation.

As they reached the entrance, Blade motioned for the team to wait. She carefully made her way inside, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. She knew that they had to be careful, that the enemy was waiting for them.

Blade moved cautiously through the base, her senses on high alert. They had to be careful, one wrong move could lead to disaster. She motioned for the team to follow her, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of Captain Anthony.

The team crept closer to the cell where Captain Anthony was being held, their movements silent and stealthy. Blade's eyes were fixed on the cell, her heart pounding with anticipation.

As they reached the cell, Blade motioned for the team to stand on guard. She carefully made her way inside, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. The cell, in which, the Captain was held, were silent. No sign of anyone who's watching their captives.

'my suspicions seem right. The enemy thinks we're not gonna sneak in to rescue the captain.'

Blade moved cautiously towards Captain Anthony, her senses on high alert. She reached out and touched his shoulder, her heart pounding with relief.