The Calm Before The Storm
As the tension slowly dissolved, a heavy silence settled over the scene. All the mercinaries were following the special forces soldiers to the helicopters. My mind raced, contemplating the next steps to solidify the newfound alliance and address the imminent threat that loomed before us.
Gathering my thoughts, I turned to the Major General, who was conversing with Lilith at a safe distance, my voice laced with urgency. "We need to act swiftly and strategically," I said. "Our common enemy won't wait for us to reconcile our differences. We must pool our resources and knowledge to confront this threat head-on."
The General nodded in agreement, his military training kicking in. "You're right," he acknowledged, his voice filled with determination. "We have valuable intelligence and assets that can aid in this fight. Let's regroup and formulate a plan of action."