1: Cracks

I looked at the clock. It’s 1:10. She’s never this late… I could wait a little longer…

It’s almost 2 o’clock. I’m getting worried. I was about to get up when my laptop lite up.

“Yang! I’m so sorry! I tried to get back earlier.” She smiled as she tried to catch her breath. I sat back down.

“It’s okay, Sis.” I waited for her to catch her breath.

“ I’m sorry. I was helping the soldiers who were in the ambush settle down here. They had a long night…” Something seemed wrong...I felt my eyes narrow.

“But…” She sighed.

“Even though we took out most of their good soldiers, they’re still advancing but faster this time. And some of our soldiers are still weak from the ambush.” I frowned, instantly feeling guilty. I was my idea. “Some of the soldiers were caught off guard since some of the night guards over there were ready. I believe we have a mole in here.” My eyes widen. The bug army, Changelings as we call them, are good a changing their appearances, hence the nickname.

“Do you have any idea who it could be?” I got worried for my sister’s safety and my girlfriend’s. At least the Princesses are safe for now. She shook her head.

“That’s what we’re trying to figure out.Some of the generals are thinking of do an investigation, some are thinking torture, others are thinking we should play bluff, saying that we know who it is and say we’ll loosen their punishment if they confess to us. I personally think we should talk to each squad and say if they talk about what we talked about to the others or at all, unless they want to talk to us in private, they will be beheaded.” I was shocked. She’s normally not this violent.  “I know it’s pretty violent but the stakes had to be raised for this. The lives of all my soldiers, friends, and comrades are at stake, I have to show that I’m serious.”

“But what if there isn’t a mole?” I really doubt that there isn’t but it’s a possibility.  She stayed silent for a bit.

“...Then we will continue on. Calm our soldiers down.” I nodded.

“Okay, just stay safe.” She nodded back.

“I will.” Our chat ended for the day.