Code 365 Project Memory

Datum 13 : Ambiguity

"Being a soldier doesn't mean that we shall only move at time times of war. We do have other responsibilities." She continued.

Admiral Maris then stood in front of us as she smiled sweetly.

"Remember that the two of you are part of Xavierheld Military, expectations from the both of you are high. You must not decline an order, as it will stain upon your names."

Kumawala ang isang malambing yet maawtoridad na ngiti as she then gave her salute upon leaving.

Wala na kaming nagawa pa as we found ourselves agreeing over her command.

END OF FLASHBACK

Napabuntong hininga nalang ako as I run my fingers through my hair.

Blanko. Blanko parin ang isipan ko till now.

Hindi ko inakala na magagawa niya ang bagay na yun. I mean, sanay sila sa mga ganung kalohokan. But still, isang malaking palaisipan parin sa kung ano ang dahilan ng pakikipagtulungan nila sa mga authorities.

Not to mention the mystery behind the explosion last night. Damn bombers, they can even penetrate the secured Prison Settlement now.

Muli kong inilapat ang aking paningin saaking notepad. Natigilan ako nang mapansin kong higit na kumapal ang pagkakasulat ng kanyang pangalan sa papel.

Hindi ko na namalayang paulit ulit ko na palang naisulat ang kanyang pangalan. Damn. Nababaliw naba ako?

To be honest, ayoko talagang lumabas ng hall na ito. Bali-balitang muling inilipat ang tatlong yun dito sa naval base for further investigation.

I don't want her to see my face, it's now covered with the mask of shame I wear every time I see her.

It's better not to see her again. She's the salt that keeps my wound fresh and preserved. At isa pa, ayoko nang muling balikan pa ang konsensyang minsan nang bumagabag saaking isipan.

It bothers me a lot to the point I didn't have enough sleep for a while

I swore to myself na ang pakikipag cooperate sa plano nila Admiral Maris upang mapasakamay sila, ay ang pinaka huling misyong gagawin ko na may kinalaman sa babaeng 'yon.

Pero here I am. Writing an official report against her.

Ghad Damn it! Why does it have to be me?!!!!

Inis kong sambit saaking isipan at marahang ipinunit ang pahina ng aking notepad sabay yupi at hagis sa kung saang impyerno mang mapunta ang letseng papel na yan.

"Still struggling with that report, eh, Howard?" A familiar voice was heard upon the doorsteps of the hall.

I gazed upon a man with faint yellow hair. He then smirked at me as he placed a can of fizzy drink on my table top.

"Eh ikaw, tapos kana ba sa report mo?!" inis na sambit sa lalakeng biglang napaupo sa tabi ng aking mesa.

"Oi oi oi! Ayusin mo yang sagot mo, Howard. I'm still a commander if nakakalimutan mo.." Pang asar niyang sagot sakin habang mariing inilapag ang kanyang hawak na document folder.

"Actually hindi pa, but I Admiral Maris had lend us her copy of their information." He then continued as he gently threw in his blue folder on my desk.

"The authorities had reported that the 3 of them were inside their corresponding cells when the explosion had occurred."

Dagdag pa niya sabay salampak ng folder saaking mesa. Bahagyang tumilapon ang laman nitong documents, including a 5x5 image mug shot of a familiar girl.