NoCo Spy Academy

Tension

Cody's diary

"After managing to escape from the research center, the Black Viper obviously betrayed us. What's more, a 2nd one was lying in ambush. So Noah and the 1st Viper aimed at each other, while the 2nd and I aimed at each other. "Why did you draw a weapon other than the one Noah gave you?" I asked the 1st Viper, "Because I'm not stupid. I know perfectly well that he unloaded the gun he gave you" replied the Viper, 'That's true.' acknowledged Noah. "Well, we're not going to stand here indefinitely. We'll lower our weapons when you stop chasing us." demanded the 2nd Viper, 'Yeah, well, we can't take that.' replied Noah, "Listen, you 3. If one of us shoots, the others will follow. It's bound to end in a bloodbath," I said, "Besides, we're still relatively close to the research center. And we're wanted there... no pun intended," added Noah, 'Well... what do you suggest then?' asked the 2nd Viper. Noah and I looked at each other, searching for an answer."

Noah's diary

"We were in the negotiation phase with the Vipers. I finally figured out what to say, "We're all letting each other go," "What? What about our mission?" asked Cody, shocked, "Gotta be grateful. One of the Vipers helped us escape from the research center. However, we're not giving up on the idea of arresting you," I explained. The Vipers looked at each other, the 2nd lowered his weapon and said "Fine... we're fine with that." but, after a pause, he said "But first..." then the 1st Viper changed his target and fired at Cody while the 2nd threw a smoke bomb. "CODY!" I called, but I couldn't see through the smoke. All I could hear were grunts. When the smoke had cleared, the Vipers had evaporated and Cody was on the ground, his arm shot. "Noah..." he had called to me, I rushed to him, 'It'll be okay, don't worry.' I reassured him. I took off my sweater and used it to make a tourniquet. "I think you got lucky," I said, 'You think so?' complained Cody, suffocating in pain, "What I mean is, you're not dead. The pain is certainly unbearable, but I don't think it affected any organs or bones or muscles. It just went through the skin. But hey, I'm not a doctor, so we'll have to go back to the Nest," I explained. Cody didn't respond. He'd just fallen unconscious without my noticing. Before leaving again, I took the opportunity to let my emotions flow... for once. What I told him... it was to reassure him. In reality, I don't know if he's all right. I called for reinforcements to help me transport Cody. Once back at the Nest, Cody was immediately taken care of and I took the opportunity to write in my diary, which is what I'm doing now. Oh... Cody... I don't want you to die. You're so funny, so optimistic, so sweet. Oh God... I'm so in love with you... and I put you in danger because of me... I promise I'll never put anyone in danger again. I promise to stop the Black Viper. That's it! As I wrote down my promises, I remembered that I'd found something odd about our escape from the research center. How could the Viper really be surprised by Cody's skills? He's only supposed to know him by name. Conclusion, the Viper who shot Cody knows him... and quite well. By the same token, this Viper knew I'd tried to double-cross him, showing that he must have known me too. As far as I'm concerned, the Viper who shot Cody is not only close to him... but he's also the mole in the Nest. I need to find a clue. I need to know who shot Cody. I need to know who the mole is. I need to know where the Viper base is."

Cody's diary

"I just remember the negotiation between the Viper and Noah and me. Then... nothing. I know I was shot. If I hadn't, I wouldn't be in the Nest infirmary, where I just woke up. According to the nurse, I should rest until tomorrow morning. I was lucky, the bullet only hit the epidermis of my skin, but I'd lost consciousness because I'm not used to being shot at, so I was in shock. When I woke up, it was already dark so Noah didn't come to see me. Noah... it's weird... I... I feel like I heard him crying before I passed out. But that's impossible because I don't remember anything after I was shot. In any case, I promise to avenge what the Viper did to me. We offered to let him and his teammate go, but he shot me straight away. You can't trust the Viper... they're... vipers. I'll find a trail. And all that, I'd do with Noah. If he did cry after I passed out, that means he's the 1st person to care about me... well uh... besides Sierra. Noah really is one of a kind."