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2041: The End of the War

A/n: Okay, I'll admit I almost forgot this was my update day. ALMOST. Anyway, without further ado...

"Are we really going to do this?" The first figure whispered to their companion.
"Yes. We are." The second shadow replied. "This war ends today."

The first figure lowered their black hood to reveal Iris. The female Watchdog glanced up at the diamond shaped ship before her. Somewhere inside, her own twin brother was plotting the demise of their forces. Someone she used to care deeply about, yet something she was hoping to prevent within the next few hours. Even so, she was hesitant.
"Mum told us not to risk our lives, Retina."
Her brother stiffened slightly at the use of his name, but answered his elder sister confidently. "Mum isn't here. This is for Dad, remember?"
It was Iris's turn to stiffen. Their father had been assassinated by an unknown person the previous year. One might say they only accepted this mission because they were heavily grieving, and were trying to get vengeance.

"Let's go."

———

Eyela awoke with a start, heavily breathing. She glanced at the cold space next to her. Her gaze darkened slightly. Whoever took her husband from her would pay. Dearly.

She rose from the bed, passing a photo on the wall. She turned to look at it. It was a picture of the entire family. Taken nine years before Cornea's betrayal. She mentally calculated the time frame. So it was about fourteen years old. Tears once again streamed down her face. Had that fateful day not happened, the Eyesore family would be complete.

Once she got dressed, she made her way to the security office.

———

Andy jumped when he heard the door bang against the wall. He spun from his screen to see Eyela.

"Eyela. How are you?"
"I'm fine. And you?"
"Great. I've been through the security camera footage. I think I've found something."
"Something on what?" Andy sucked in his breath sharply. No one ever wanted to mention that incident. Eyela quickly understood, giving a soft and quiet, "Oh."
"Well I was shuffling through the footage. You can't see the actual blaster shot from a long distance away. It actually initially appears within the guard circle. This lines up with the post-mortem. The shot was fired at close range. In the back."
"Does that mean what I think it means?"

Andy sighed before replying. "Yes, one of his bodyguards is the culprit..."
"Can you bring up the profiles of those men at the back?"
"Yes ma'am."

It took several minutes. But they eventually narrowed the suspects down to three soldiers. Mark, John and Joseph.

"Ma'am, I'll tell the investigation department about this new development. You spend time with your family."
Andy barely heard her mutter, "What's left of it..." He turned to face her.
"Ma'am please."

Eyela hesitated. She wanted to know so badly who killed her husband, but agreed to Andy's recommendation anyway. "Okay. I'll go spend time with the family. Let me know if you get any developments."

When she left, Andy tapped at the keyboard. "There's been far too much drama lately. I'm gonna have to ask Bean if he can do the Eye On the Skullship alone this week." He muttered to himself, referring to the cameraman of his show. He continued to study the footage.

———

Iris and Retina crawled in the vents of their brother's ship. They heard Cornea's voice, and made their way towards it. Soon, they were above him.