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Chapter 6 - A Friend Lost

[Scene: Glitch, still recovering from his nightmare, tries to calm his racing heart. He slowly drifts back to sleep, hoping for a momentary respite. After an hour passes, he abruptly wakes up again, feeling a sense of unease. The room remains dimly lit, and the door slowly creaks open, revealing a shadowy figure lingering in the darkness.]

Glitch: [Alert and on guard] "Nice mind tricks, Agent 35. I know it's you."

[Silence hangs in the air, as Glitch strains to see the person's face. Gradually, the figure steps forward, moving toward the light, and their identity becomes visible.]

Glitch: [Surprised and confused] "Agent 10!?! What are you doing here?"

[Scene: Flashback - 2023. Glitch and Nastor are in a secluded area, preparing for Nastor's solo mission.]

Glitch: [Concerned] "Nastor, I can't help but worry about your solo mission. It's a dangerous assignment."

Nastor: [Assuringly] "I appreciate your concern, Glitch, but I've been trained for this. You know I can handle myself. Besides, it's just a routine extraction."

Glitch: [Determined] "I know you're skilled, Nastor, but I can't shake off this feeling. Promise me you'll be careful."

Nastor: [Smiling] "I promise, Glitch. I'll come back safely. Just take care of things here."

[Glitch watches Nastor depart for his mission, filled with a mixture of worry and anticipation. He knows that the next few days will be crucial for both of them.]

[Scene: Glitch arrives at HQ, seeking a new assignment after Nastor's departure. He approaches a senior officer, requesting to be assigned to another handler.]

Glitch: [Respectfully] "Sir, I've just completed a mission with Nastor, and now he's on a solo assignment. I would appreciate it if you could assign me to another handler for the time being."

Senior Officer: [Nodding] "Understood, Glitch. We have Agent 10 available. She's one of our top agents, and her expertise will complement yours. You'll make a great team."

[Scene: Glitch enters Agent 10's office, ready to discuss their upcoming mission together.]

Glitch: [Entering the office] "Agent 10, I've been assigned to work with you on our next mission. It seems like we'll have our hands full."

Agent 10: [Confidently] "Indeed, Glitch. We have a crucial task ahead. Our mission is to infiltrate the enemy stronghold and retrieve highly classified documents. It won't be easy, but I believe in our abilities to get the job done."

[The scene transitions back to the present, as Glitch and Agent 10 stand face-to-face, ready to face the challenges of their mission together.]

back to 2024

Agent 10: [Entering the room] "Hi, Glitch. It's been a while."

Glitch: [Looking up] "One year and five months."

Agent 10: [Surprised] "You've been counting?"

Glitch: [Smirking] "No, just a guess. Time has a way of etching itself into your memory."

Agent 10: [Chuckling] "Well, you're correct. It has been that long."

Glitch: "So, you've been counting too?"

Agent 10: [Playfully] "Touché."

Glitch: [Reflecting] "It's good to see you."

Agent 10: "You too, Glitch."

Glitch: [Slightly somber] "Except you're not really here, are you?"

Agent 10: [Confused] "What do you mean?"

Glitch: "The real Agent 10 died on that mission."

[Flashback to 2023 - The mission that Agent 10 and Glitch were assigned to.]

[Scene: A covert operation deep inside enemy territory. Glitch and Agent 10 are preparing to infiltrate a highly guarded facility.]

Glitch: [Checking his gear] "Agent 10, this is a dangerous mission. We need to be on top of our game."

Agent 10: [Nodding] "I know, Glitch. We've trained for this. Trust in your instincts and stay focused."

[Glitch and Agent 10 sneak into the facility, utilizing their stealth and skills to avoid detection.]

Glitch: [Whispering] "Agent 10, do you think we'll find what we're looking for?"

Agent 10: [Quietly] "I have a feeling we're getting close. Stay sharp, Glitch."

[They make their way through the facility, encountering obstacles and enemy patrols along the way. Finally, they reach their target: a secure room containing classified documents.]

Glitch: [Examining the documents] "This is it, Agent 10. We've found what we came for."

Agent 10: [Alert] "Wait, Glitch. Something doesn't feel right. We need to extract immediately."

[Before they can react, the room is flooded with enemy forces. A fierce firefight ensues.]

Glitch: [Grunting] "Agent 10, we're outnumbered! We need an extraction plan."

Agent 10: [Fighting off attackers] "I'll create a diversion. Get out of here, Glitch!"

[Glitch manages to escape, leaving Agent 10 behind in the chaos. Later, he learns that Agent 10 sacrificed herself to ensure his survival.]

[Back to the present, 2024]

Agent 10: "Glitch, you're right. i did die that night but my death isnt on you remember that."

Glitch: [Nodding] "I know i know its just you nastor my family I dont know if i am storng enough to handle all of this"

Agent 10: [Fading away] "Remember, Glitch, you're stronger than you think"

Glitch: "i will never forget what you did for me"

[the door slowly opens, revealing Agent 47 standing in the doorway.]

Agent 47: [Observing Glitch] "Who are you talking to?"

Glitch: [Smirking] "No one."