It was happening. They were coming. He didn't know what to do. He contacted the general.
"Sir is it ready?" "Yes. Operation starlight is ready." "Excellent that means..." "Yes. I'm very sorry but you knew it would come soon captain Darlin." Yes I knew it would come but-I mean- I mean why me?" " Because you have the core." "Ok I'm ready."
(5 days later)
"General we've won" "thank you mr. President, unfortunately we lost captain Darlin ." "how unfortunate. But we know what he was. He was one of them." "I know but he was my friend." "turn around general." "ok." "I'm sorry general but this is the end." "no no nooooooo!"