Underground at the tunnelLeon and Raina were positioned, there back to each other with their guns pulled out in front of them They were ready to shot whatever or whoever comes out from the darkness! BOOMThe explosion echoed through the underground tunnel like as if it was thunderDust fell from the ceiling into the tunnel Raina crouched low and covered her ears with both handsThe sound was so loud it made the tunnel shakeThen the rodent scared away, that was what had made the sound they pulled there gun out for “What was that noise?” Raina asked quickly“A grenade” Leon replied calmly he turned to continue moving, lowering his gun slightly “I set it in the living room before we came down”Raina blinked “You rigged the house?”Leon nodded “To slow them down-that way I know when they find the hidden exit in the living room”“The neighbors will call the police now, that noise obviously will make them know something is wrong” Raina said“Like I said before , the police would not

The car burst onto the quiet street The engine roared as the tires screeched pulling right in front of an open tunnel passage Raina barely had time to react immediately she saw the car That was like an angel that was there to save them The man honked sharply “Get in!” he barked.Raina jumped inside, followed by Leon Leon sank into the seat, blood streaking his shirt this time worst than before Raina immediately noticed “Leon” she whispered, worry tightening her chest.He wiped at his lips with the back of his hand. “I had had worse, I will be fine” he didn’t need pityIt was only people in the pit that should get pitied Raina shot him a look of concern “You could have gotten your self killed back there” The Driver’s eyes stayed on the roadHis hands gripped the wheel as he got them out of the street Raina frowned, something about him felt familiarThen it clicked “I remember you, Commander Dane, right? Where did you even come from?” Raina asked Dane glanced in the rearview

“How have you been holding up since the fort bridge incident” Leon asked Immediately, Dane eyes widened at what Leon had just said Commander was Dane not confused but shocked Every muscle in his body tightenedHis eyes narrowed, his osture stiffened, his soldier instincts flaredAlmost nobody knew about Fort Bridge.Dane’s voice came out slow, deliberate “Who told you that?”Leon didn’t answerHe just watched him, studied him like a commander studying a soldier under fireLeon stayed by the stairs, ribs ached, blood had dried across his shirtEvery of his breath stung, but he ignored itHis eyes were on DaneCommander Dane, broad-shouldered, tall, sharp. Always alert. Always in control. Until that moment Dane’s jaw clenched He took a step forward “Answer me” he said in a low voice Leon walked from the stairs to the couch in the living room Dane’s eyes followed himHow did Leon know about the fort bridge incident? “Tell me why I need to know” Dane said a little bit pissed as

Leon leaned against the bed, his ribs aching with every breathBlood had dried across his shirt, stiff and darkHe groaned softly, trying not to let it show too muchDane knelt in front of him, needle in hand, stitching the cuts along Leon’s side. His movements were careful and deliberateA skill almost every soldier knew, how to survive after a bullet wounds Dane pulled the thread, this was not just a recruit this was the founderThe one who built Omnipower from the ground up.Leon jaw clenched again as he stifled in pains, he was only human and not just that he was young“I’m sorry” Dane murmured quietly, not meeting Leon’s eyes. “This patch is almost the last”Leon scoffed through the pain “Every patch has its prize of pain”Dane’s hands didn’t falter “I just I respect you more than I thought I could now, so I have to be careful”Leon smirked faintlyPain twisted the line of his lips, but his eyes didn’t leave DaneThen Dane said, respect in his voice “You know my story already.

Leon groaned in his sleep A bead of sweat slid slowly down his temple as his fingers gripped the bedsheet tightly His breathing was uneven The quiet room felt heavy Only the faint sound of his restless breathing filled the air Leon shifted on the bed again, another low groan escaped from his throat His brows furrowed with his eyes still tightly shut Something was disturbing him, his body was tensed Then the dream began, in it the sun was bright The environment was warm and peaceful A gentle breeze moved through a wide grassy field with tall trees surrounding the open training ground The air smelled fresh Leon younger self stood barefoot on the grass A wooden sword rested in his hand across from him stood a girl Lena, his sister. She was older, faster and more skilled Her long hair was tied behind her head as she grinned confidently She spun the wooden sword once in her hand “Ready to lose again, little brother?” she teased. Leon frowned “I didn’t