Immortals

Chapter 4: Linking and secrets

Andrea filed the report. She recorded the deaths and organised funerals. She also had the unlucky job of informing their families. She was still beating herself up. Since they most likely would have survived if it weren't for her carelessness.

"Cap'n, how did you do it? They wiped out a squad in one go and you somehow dealt with them all by yourself?" One of the officers asked her.
"Officer, when I was in there, I noticed the black aura surrounding them. It had a a white spot on their foreheads. That's where I hit." She replied almost emotionless.
"But how-" He tried to ask. But Andrea cut him off.
"I'm sorry Officer, I'm tired. We'll continue this conversation another time." She said. Giving him a warm smile.
"Alright Cap'n, get your rest." He said and walked away.

The officer was still curious. He was urging to know how she did it. She was powerful, with no doubt, but how could she have wiped out hundreds of foes within an hour? Surely she couldn't be that strong? It's inhuman. He let it go, for now. He had to trust his captain.

Andrea was walking to the commanders office.
"High Commander Shizuko, may I come in?" She asked. She hadn't had a chance to put her weapons away and was still dirty.
"Yes." He replied, "Got the report? How many dead?"
"Yes. Twenty sir." She said, sadness turning into anger again. Her face becoming flustered. He could read her face like a book.
"Calm down captain. I understand." He said softly. Her body began to relax.
"Anyway what happened out there? Anything new?" He asked, she clenched her fists.
"Yes sir, we discovered something new. That black aura has a weak spot. The forehead. Whenever we fight those advanced Lost, we must always strike that point." She replied, relaxing.
"Right this is strange. Why so sudden? It's like they are mutating again. Do you have an explanation to this?" He asked.
"Well through all the mutations I have seen, this is the most advanced. I believe that word they wrote, wickedness, has to play a part in this. Which has lead to believe that the evil that consumes them is getting stronger. I'm not sure how but I think it has to do with the fact that the number doesn't seem to be drastically declining considering we've killed thousands. That's all I can think of." She explained.
"Andrea I believe you are correct. We can't confirm it but it's all we've got. Thank you." He said, slightly concerned. "You may leave."
"Thank you sir." She turned around and headed to the door.
"Hold on." He suddenly said. He gestured to her to come beside him. He whispered, "Next time be more careful, people are beginning to get suspicious of you. They may begin to investigate further with your age. I'm concerned. Pulling a stunt like that could cause them to find out about-"
"I understand Commander. Thank you so much for trusting me. I'm glad I can always come to you. You're the only one who knows my secret. Thank you." She replied softly.
"I couldn't leave you to be tortured by people back then and I won't now. Just please be careful. You know how people will react if they find out." He said.
She nodded and she left.

Her and Shizuko were close. They've known each other for over twenty years. Her age is unknown to other people. Only her and the commander know. Even Skoda doesn't know much about her. She has no family. They died a very long time ago.

There may be a delay on chapter five! I'm not sure if there will be or not so Keep an eye out!
Also note that there may be delays on all the next chapters.