REBIRTH

Day 27

LOCATION = ANDROMEDA

TIME = UNKNOWN

MIND = STABLE

Mandeep wakes up in a tank full of water. His body healing from the damage done by staying inside the star.

Mandeep: [Not again]

Mandeep is about to break the glass. But the water level starts to decrease. His feet touch the ground. A woman walks to him. The glass moves from his way.

Mandeep: [What is going on?]

He grabs the woman by the neck. But when he looks at her face the woman is Jessica. He lets her go.

Mandeep: What is going on? Where am I?

Jessica: Here

She gives him a data pad. As Mandeep scans it. The data automatically upload into his system.

Mandeep: Proceed as planned.

Jessica: Yes Master.

Mandeep: Send my second in command.

Jessica: I already send a message to him. He will be here anytime.

As Mandeep talks to Jessica, the man walks in.

UNKNOWN MAN: Sir I -

Mandeep: Did you forget to ask for permission to enter?

UNKNOWN MAN: Sorry sir.

Mandeep: Now tell me how is progress going.

UNKNOWN MAN: It's a bit slow. But we will reach there eventually.

Mandeep: "Eventually" When exactly?

UNKNOWN MAN: In a few weeks.

Mandeep walks up to the man.

Mandeep: Few weeks? That's good progress. I think you should get a promotion for that.

UNKNOWN: Thank you, Sir.

Mandeep: Here

The man looks at Mandeep. Mandeep opens his mouth wider than any human and bits the man's neck. The power of the bite crushes his bones and the man gets decapitated.

Mandeep wipes the blood off his mouth.

Mandeep: The taste of his flesh is disgusting.

He spits the flesh.

Mandeep: Where is the new weapon?

Jessica: It's almost done.

Mandeep: So, I have to wait for no matter what. Alright then bring me something to eat.

Jessica: Yes wait here.

As she turns her back on him.

Jessica: [No god]

Mandeep is standing behind her. He takes a huge bite from her neck.

Mandeep: I don't think now. I need anything.

Jessica: Mandeep, Be serious. You do remember what you have to do?

Mandeep: I don't want to.

Jessica: You must do that. You know what she will become in the future.

Mandeep: Why I have to do this? You can do it as well.

Jessica: I can't. You are the only one who can do this. At least do this for me.

Mandeep: I am not the person that you know.

Jessica: But you will be.

Mandeep looks at the ground wondering what he should do.

Mandeep: Is there no other way?

Jessica: No, there is no other way. I told you don't get attached to them.

Mandeep: YOU TOLD ME WHEN IT WAS TOO LATE.

Mandeep shouts.

Jessica: I know what you are feeling. But this is better for everyone.

Mandeep: Better for everyone who is with us and the people. Not the ones that are against us.

Jessica placed her hand on his face.

Jessica: Please, You must do this. Think about the people you will save. The world you will save. You can't have second thoughts now.

Mandeep: My emotions are conflicting with my mind.

Jessica: Then I can help you.

Jessica placed her hand on his head. His emotion is totally eliminated.

Mandeep: I will do that then. The mission will be a success.

Jessica: Thank you. Also, I am going with you.

Mandeep:ok

As they walk out the control room and toward the docking area. They are stopped by someone.

UNKNOWN MAN: Sir, it is done. Here

Mandeep inspects the sword is a crucible. The sword is made to kill people with regeneration as explained by the person.

Mandeep: How do you know that? Did you test it?

UNKNOWN MAN: I severed my arm and stabbed it with this. The arm was destroyed. If you stab someone with this their whole body will self-destruct?

Mandeep: Hmm You have regeneration?

UNKNOWN MAN: Wh-

Mandeep stabs the man. Before the man can even process what happened to him. He turns into dust.

Mandeep places it into the scabbard.

Mandeep: Let's go.

Jessica places her hand on Mandeep's leg to comfort him.

Jessica: It will be fine.

Mandeep stays silent.

COOMS OPEN CHANNEL

Mandeep: Citizen of system T-191, We have suffered long enough by the hand of the terrorist. Today is the day. We will eradicate them from the face of the universe. The mission has been started and we will be VICTORIOUS. We will strike at the heart of the enemy.

COMMS CLOSED

The speech is broadcast all over the system even in some other systems as well. This is the biggest anti-terrorist operation. A CRUSADE AGAINST THE TERRORIST WAS LAUNCHED.

Jessica: I will take care of Carle. You take care of them.

Mandeep: I will.

Jessica: I am sorry for this. But this is the only way.

Mandeep: Try to have the least casualties.

Jessica: I will make sure no one dies. There is only one person that we need to take out and thank you for doing this for me.

Mandeep: You and for the people.

Jessica: At least you care about me.

Mandeep: I -

He was stopped by Jessica who started kissing him.

Jessica: I -

Mandeep: No need to explain. I need some distraction. My brain can't take this much pressure.

Mandeep: [Anne, I am sorry for this. I truly am. But I must do this or I don't want to lose you]

As the ship crosses multiple warp ring. Mandeep sees his destination. The heart of the dragon killer. The main station.