Base Alexandria

Chapter 6 Forever Strong

“Samantha do you understand your mission?” 

I looked between Mark and my dad. 

“Yes, I understand general.” 

To me it seemed like it was still a suicide but if there is a chance that maybe life could be a bit better and people could actual communicate and travel and explore whats left of earth,  then maybe we could take it. I was to leave the base in three days time and accompany Mark back to the rebel base. They would then present the evidence as Mark explained that the council members firstly aren’t from earth and are the ones who caused the downfall of everything. Then he also explained that there was a point in time where they did experiments on some of the wildlife in areas near the bases for the first couple of years, but eventually abandoned their efforts.

“This still doesn’t make sense. Why would other beings from who knows where come to earth….to live?”

“My dad thinks it’s a control thing, i mean think about it. Everyone thinks the council are leaders, they do control things even if they say they don’t, they promote the military, they pick the patrols, they can give guns to whom they choose, and most importantly they can exile people too? Then the people follow along without question.”

I looked at him still not really believing any of it.

“Ugh, look i know it doesn’t make sense but i can only show you the evidence and i know you have no reason to trust me, but dad is really keen on showing you the proof.”

I wanted to believe it.

“I'll fully believe it when you show me the evidence. I'll be at Gate B in three days time.”

When I was getting ready to leave dad stopped me again.

“Samantha”?

I turned to look at him.

“Will you tell kyle?”

“No dad, i won't tell him, and if you involve him in any of this i will never forgive you.”

He only nodded as I walked out. 

I can’t let Kyle be involved in this. If they turn out to be wrong or if this turns out to be some kind of trap at least he’ll be safe. 

As the day went on I started feeling terrible and woozy, I even threw up once. It was weird. I haven't gotten sick since i was kid. Maybe it was me just being nervous about getting married, so I just brushed it off best I could and soon I headed to the church. Well not really a church, just a small building of worship.

Kyle was already there waiting for me. We decided to dress simply, nothing too big since no one really knew about it. I wore a simple dress that was white and had two doves embroidered into it for luck, and he wore his dress uniform which i can say he looked very handsome in. Mom was there smiling and crying even though the ceremony hadn’t started and we were just waiting for dad. 

“He probably won’t come.”

“Have faith, he’s your dad, he’ll come.”

I waited for about 5 more minutes. Then I just signaled for Pastor Carrie to go ahead. She talked for a little bit before the doors opened. It was dad, and he actually wore his uniform. She waited for him to sit down next to mom before she continued. When I looked at him he was actually smiling, a rare site to see. Although I couldn't tell if he was pretending or not with everything going on but I was ok with that.

“I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Tank, may your bond be forever strong and unbending.”

Mom started to cry even louder and I went to comfort her.

“My little girl is all grown up, and married.”

I couldn’t help but giggle a little by how she was acting. Then dad was congratulating us and shaking Kyle's hand and as awkward as it was he gave me a hug and a kiss on the forehead.

“I’m proud of you Samantha, I'm proud of both of you.”

Him saying that made me a little happier. As we were leaving he pulled Kyle aside for a bit. I assumed it was for a “if you ever hurt my daughter” speech. When they finally came back we parted ways.

“What was that about?”

“Oh nothing, he was just threatening my life if I ever hurt you basically. Oh and he told me you were going on a recon mission in a couple days too, of course he didn’t tell me where but it’s probably nothing too dangerous right?”

I stopped in my tracks.

“So you’re not mad about me leaving?”

“No. I mean why would I be? You’re the best and you get s**t done when you have to. You’ll be home before we know it.

I suddenly hugged him so hard.

“I love you Kyle.”

“I love you too, Mrs.Tank so let's go and enjoy our three day honeymoon, just me and you.”