Soldier

Chapter 17: Alex

The ride to the ship was less tense then I thought it would be. It wasn't all that bad since I knew Kairi is coming with me. Willis, Kairi, Celina and I all rode in the same black Hum-V. We talked about other things then what was laid ahead of us. All the way up till when we reached the battleship at port, "The SS.Ideal". Five gigantic main guns and hundreds of facilities onboard, powered by jet propulsion; an old relic from the first black gear war, alongside a few other ships that are from other academy's that are joining in our assault. Willis had given me a sword and a pistol after we had stepped out of the car. Not the greatest gifts, but still it's worth the thought. Afterwards he started to assign everyone's rooms. Kairi and I both went to our room right away, after he told us the room number, of course. Although it did take us a while to find it on the ship. It was after all, a big change in scenery, and the ship is gigantic. But I can't shake the feeling of uncertainty. I am scared for the future, yet I guess it's not that bad. Kairis the reason why I'm not so scared. If I have to, I'll forfeit my life to save hers, I will. Even if I haven't completely recovered, I'm recovered enough to protect her. Besides, I'll be with her the entire... war. God forbid it turn into a full scale one. The only thing though, is that damn tape. It's been bugging me since I watched it with Will. Although, I haven't told Kay about what I saw. It's nothing she should concern herself with. I just hope my friends are okay, I still haven't found them or even seen or heard about them for that matter. I just hope that all of us are going to get out of here alive...

I held the hilt of my combat grade sword tightly. I looked at Kairi who is sleeping soundly against my chest. The beating of her heart softly pulsed to mine. A lot of things have happened. I can only imagine why she would be tired. Take your pick. Giant cyber dog, insane hooded figures, my almost dying, Kairis almost dying, war... etc. For only a few days, that's a lot.

Her hair is fuzzy, and she is taking in short deep breaths. She looks cute. I couldn't help but smile. She has been whispering something under her breath, but, I can't tell what she is saying. I looked back at the weapon in my hands. Carefully I slid the short sword from its case to the point I could see the edge. First time I've opened it. It's a medium length blade of raw metal with a point in the shape of a triangle at the top; a black color, with a sharp edge that leads to a point, slightly curved. Combat grade. I can't expect any less from it either, since my life might just depend on it. I just hope it doesn't come down to that...

Its handle is as thin as the actual blade itself, so it's easy to grip. A band of a thick wrap is around the point where the handle meets the blade whoever uses it won't end up cutting themselves.

I slid it carefully back into the case I had with it...

Could I kill someone else? Will I... be able to?

These two thoughts popped up in my head as I put the sword away, and laid it on the side of the bed. I looked at Kairi, who smiled at the dream she was having. That led me to my decision. If it's to protect the ones I love, then I will. I will fight for my beliefs and my friends. Even if it means I have to... to end someone else's. It's not like I want to either, but, what else is this, but war? A war that could very well end bloody and full of loss, that doesn't need to happen. So I will fight and protect those I care about. They are all I've got.

I remembered when she was held as a hostage back at the Academy. It was my fault he got to her, and my fault that I didn't get there fast enough. If I was any later, she could have been killed. I have to keep a better eye on her. Whatever he told her, it scared her a lot. It makes me worry that he's trying to mess with us. That we are just pieces in an insane game of chess. All of this a mystery, one I can't figure out. Like that video with Leon, or why that video was needed by someone, whether it is; us or them. Or what it meant... I just don't know... and the only other person who knows about it is Willis.