U.N.I.T.E.L: C.O.B.R.A's Colder War.

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a teen, expressed a dainty smile

atures. Expressive almond-shaped eyes, framed by long lashes, shimmered with a mixture of curiosity and passion. They glimmered with an inner light, reflecti

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of sleek glasses, shimmered with intellect and novelty. The glasses accentuated her high cheekbones and lent a sophisticated air to her appearance. Delicate laugh lines gently cradled her stunning smile, revealing a life filled with joy and laughter. Her smooth

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nd of the room. Exuding an air of confidence and composure, he fiddled with the stethoscope hang

to move but encumbered by the numb

rve his state before proceeding with therapy. I would enjoin you..., he made a

ring into his eyes reassur

soothed his body. She lowered

y, and kissed his lips. She leveled

rofound warmth and affection, their loving stare spoke volumes, revealing a world of unspoken emotions. The gaze filled w

w this duo had been

d soon, mother and daughter walked away

nd Clara exuding tears

in hand. She dropped it on the

holding a fluid-laden syringe. With a firm yet gentle touch, she swiftly con

limbs while he spoke: 'So far, no signs of hemorrhage or internal bleedi

tip to the designated port, ensuring a seamless connection. Calmly,

ian: 'When am I gett

his hands in the lower pockets of his lab coat

rough countless procedures. She monitored the flow of the medication

nt effect. He could see the nurse step away from his posit

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continued, striking the sand around

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and a cataclysmic explosion

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ing Venetian blinds was evident at the far end of the airy space. The bl

n. He could feel a throbbing pain in his shoul

lodged in the ceil

the bed, his feet feeling

s he felt a certain heaviness evi

d the scen

hort sprints while others marched. A dozen or more men climbed the several e

for the training of soldiers required for unusual assignments. This was where he

e door. He twirled around

resolute military top brass that exuded immense authority and great experience. Adorned with a chest full of medals on a crisply pressed unifor

salute but his coalescin

uation and raised a placatin

ught a chair solitarily pla

t. Crowne slowly moved to the

avery and how you survived the attack in Kab

ed a forensic analysis of the drones that attacked you and your men. The outcome of their findings proved that the drones were inadvertently launched f

indifference, plain on his face. All the Ge

ers to the questions bothering you but I assure you as soon as investigation

l the attack was. The drones attacked us with so much aggression. How would our system breach on the in

out the attack. There were a whole host of issues that raised more questions than answers. The attack

ul emotion. Losing his crew and surviving a deadly attack with such devastat

his point. He heaved to his feet and

obably you would be out in a week and then yo

s also on

swung open by his muscular ADC. He expr

you should be part of the team that should find out what hap

lute, feeling elated by th

said walking away while his ADC

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threads from the infirmary, where he was temporarily domiciled,

ced the distance, ensuring he achieved the level o

demise in active duty were laid to rest. He had gotten word that his crew had been committed to mother earth weeks ago along with a

strides and came to a halt at a gated a

upon rows of white headstones standing in solemn formation. The silence was tangible, broken only by the gentle rustle of leaves and the occasional flutter

testament to their commitment and bravery. The stones stretched out in perfectly aligned symmet

wers, adding a touch of serenity and beauty to the somber landscape. Majestic trees provide

e sacrifices of the fallen soldiers. The fifty feet high monument was adorned with symbolic statues or plaq

ocated. He came across the gravestone bearing 'Private Omar Ali' which

ugh his mind. Tears welled up in his eyes - reminiscing on th

ist as a rush of

eeply: 'I promise to get the basta

s sober reflection, a female voice

trong nuances of the ancient Navajo tribe. A characteristic feature they exuded was their accent. He knew,

s her countenance expressed her train naviga

laimed responsibility for the murder

the crushing effect of the woman in grief: 'I promise to fi

tire being. He was forced to hold and console her

teeth, swearing and cursing

m to temporarily return home to Everett, Washington where

ir of indifference, he walke