Interrogation

In a secure underground facility hidden beneath the bustling metropolis, General Lucas, the seasoned leader of the elite intelligence unit, sat in a dimly lit room. The cold, steel walls were lined with high-tech surveillance equipment. Before him were three captured agents of The Order. General Lucas knew that unraveling their motives and connection to Ethan, a pivotal figure, was paramount.

The agents sat in restraints, their faces concealed by ominous masks, adding an air of malevolence to the room. Each agent bore the signature mark of The Order – an intricate black serpent tattoo on their forearm. General Lucas leaned forward, staring intently at the captives. "Who do you work for? Why are you targeting key Ethan?" he demanded, his voice steady and commanding.

The agents remained silent, their eyes hidden behind the darkness of their masks. General Lucas tapped a finger on the table, contemplating his next move. He knew The Order agents were fanatical and highly trained, willing to die before betraying their organization. But he also understood the importance of leverage.

"You can either cooperate or face the consequences," he warned, his eyes piercing through the shadows. "The choice is yours."

The agent in the middle, code-named Agent X, broke the silence with a sinister chuckle. "You think threats will scare us, General? Death is our constant companion. It holds no power over us."

General Lucas remained unyielding. He nodded to his tech expert, who activated a holographic projection showing images of innocent civilians targeted by The Order. "Are you aware of the people you've killed? Fathers, mothers, children? Is this the cause you serve?"

The agents remained stoic, but a hint of doubt flickered in their eyes. Specter's grip on the table tightened, betraying a trace of unease. "Our actions serve a higher purpose. Sacrifices must be made for the greater good."

"The greater good?" General Lucas retorted, his voice tinged with disdain. "Tell me then, what is this greater good you speak of? What purpose does murdering innocent civilians serve?"

Agent X's gaze shifted to his comrades, who remained steadfast in their silence. Finally, he spoke, "Our purpose is to unite the universe. Corruption raged across the cosmos, and civilizations were on the brink of collapse. The Order is the shadow that seeks to rid it free of corruption."

General Lucas leaned back, absorbing this revelation. It seemed The Order believed they were executing some twisted form of justice, seeking to cleanse a world they viewed as corrupt. But he still needed to understand their connection to Ethan.

"Ethan," General Lucas began, "He's been a thorn in your side, hasn't he? Why target him specifically?"

Agent X's eyes narrowed, and he replied cryptically, "Ethan has an important role to play in our destiny. He holds secrets even he isn't aware of."

General Lucas exchanged a knowing glance with his team. Ethan's involvement was deeper than anyone had suspected. But before he could probe further, a commotion erupted outside the room. Soldiers rushed in, informing the General that a break-in attempt had been thwarted.

As the chaos unfolded, a figure slipped through the shadows unnoticed. Cloaked in darkness, Ethan himself stood at the threshold of the interrogation room. He had followed General Lucas covertly, sensing that the truth he sought might finally be revealed.

With swift precision, Ethan deactivated the security systems, and the room's lights flickered back to life. The agents looked up, their masks now removed, revealing their faces for the first time. Ethan's heart skipped a beat as he recognized one of the agents - one of his former comrades, Viktor.

"Viktor!" Ethan growled, his voice trembling with anger.

Viktor met his gaze, his eyes filled with conflicted emotions. "Ethan, I can't explain now, but you must understand—"

Before she could finish, an explosion shook the facility, causing chaos to reign once more. The Order had launched a daring rescue mission to free their captured comrades. The room filled with smoke and confusion as soldiers and agents clashed.

General Lucas quickly realized that he needed to contain the situation before it escalated further. He shouted to his team, ordering them to secure the prisoners while he dealt with the intruders.

As the dust settled, General Lucas found himself face to face with Agent X, who had been freed during the chaos. The assassin smirked, taunting the General, "This won't be the last you see of us, General Lucas. The Order will prevail."

With a swift move, Agent X disappeared into the shadows, leaving General Lucas to contemplate the revelations of the night. The pieces of the puzzle were falling into place, but many questions remained unanswered.

And amidst the turmoil Ethan stood, torn by conflicted emotions and the secret behind his own identity.

After the skirmish, Ethan began digging into his past trying to uncover more about his own identity.

....

In the dimly lit room of his foster home, Ethan clutched his communicator tightly, his heart pounding with nervous anticipation. It was time to uncover the truth about his past, about the parents he had never known. He took a deep breath, his fingers trembling slightly as he dialed the holographic number of the man he had grown to love as his own father – Grand Vizier Mike.

Within seconds, the holographic projection of Grand Vizier Mike materialized before him, his face a mix of concern and curiosity. "Ethan? Is everything alright?"

Swallowing the lump in his throat, Ethan replied, "I need to talk to you about something important, Grand Vizier. It's about my past, my real parents."

Grand Vizier Mike's expression softened, understanding the weight of Ethan's words. "Of course, my boy. You can tell me anything."

Ethan took a deep breath, the memories of his childhood in a distant colony flooding back. "I discovered records about my biological parents," Ethan began. "My mother was a brilliant scientists, working on an experimental project, named 'Project Third Eye' while my Father is the one and only Supreme Commander that had ever graced Earth Federation since it's establishment, but something went wrong, and they had to send me away, for my safety.

As he recounted what he had discovered, Grand Vizier Mike listened intently, his eyes never leaving Ethan's face. When Ethan finished, a solemn silence hung in the air.

"I knew this day would come," Grand Vizier Mike said, his voice tinged with sadness. "I promised your real parents that I would protect you and keep you safe. When they entrusted you to me, they knew the dangers they faced and the potential consequences of their work."

Ethan looked up, his eyes searching for answers. "What happened to them? Why did they leave me?"

"They loved you dearly, Ethan," Grand Vizier Mike replied gently. "But they were researching something that powerful people wanted to exploit for nefarious purposes, including The Order. To protect you, they had to go into hiding, and they entrusted you to me, believing it was the best chance you had at a normal life."

"Perhaps, The Order knew your identity much earlier that's why they're targeting you".

Tears welled up in Ethan's eyes. "I never knew any of this."

Grand Vizier Mike placed a comforting hand on Ethan's shoulder. "I'm sorry we kept it from you, but we did it to keep you safe. You're like a son to me, Ethan, and I will always protect you."

In that moment, Ethan realized the depth of the love between them. He had found a family in the most unexpected of places, and he knew that no matter what secrets his past held, Grand Vizier Mike would always be there for him.