The Warrior

Part 23

"Commandos are trained to an exceptionally high level, both physically and mentally and expected to perform accordingly. A Commando is mentally tough, quick thinking, innovative and can keep a cool head in difficult and complex situations all over the country"

Said the commanding chief

"We have the battalion trained under one of my very best officers...Major Veer, head of the training team in Dehradun"

Everyone seated around the conference table... the matter was serious as there was danger around the hills of Manali. Recent news about the bomb blasts in few parts of the country has shaken the whole government.

"Do you think that twenty commandoes can handle this mission" questioned the ministers...

"I have only one answer for your doubts Sir. Major Veer"

Veer was still demonstrating the importance of the missions... "You're a part of second regiment commando.... it is a joint enabled expeditionary Special Operations force capable of operating across the land, sea or air domains. The Regiment is a force in readiness for the conduct of Advance Force Operations and Direct Action missions. These tasks are conducted both overseas and domestically where the Regiment is optimised to conduct responsive, scalable and tailored special operations, teamed with other Special Operations Command"

He watched all his team "Am I clear"

"Yes Sir" the cadets said aloud together...

"Remember a good commando has to be a good human being first, possessing qualities like top class character, compassion, courage, competence, commitment and finally charisma."

Veer continued "You have completed the toughest part of the course, breaking the biological timings. You were made to do all things which you haven't done before. No plans were known to anyone. This is done to show you what limits your body, mind and soul can take. It's all about romancing dangers and risks. It's all about feeling for the nation."

Veer asked them to look at the different weapons "You are now trained in different kinds of military explosives"

After finishing the training Veer headed off to his quarters to receive the important information from his commanding chief...

"Yes Sir" Veer smiled after keeping the receiver "I was waiting for this mission..."

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Aarti happily looked at the henna on her hands...she smiled at the design... "Don't forget to put my husband's name on the design"

All the girls laughed

Kirti watched her sister smiling broadly "yes, please write his name... Aarti spell out for them"

Aarti shyly looked down "Veer..."

Sheetal and Kavita were happy for Aarti ... finally she had that glow on her face that they wanted to see ever since she was married...

"Ok girls...we need to start the function" Sheetal's Mother came smiling to everyone... "Aarti, beta you're looking so pretty....where is your husband?"

"Aunty he will come tomorrow" Aarti said shying at his name... she still remembered the way he kissed her...even thinking about the feeling shot shivers down her body... her hands went ice cold... she almost started blushing...