3rd day training with Darius
Thanos and Squad 5 were back in their quarters, their bodies sore but their spirits high. The intense training with Darius had pushed them to their limits, but it also left them feeling more capable and prepared. Thanos lay on his bed, staring at the ceiling, replaying the training session in his mind. Darius' words echoed in his thoughts: "Control, discipline, and will."
The door creaked open, and Amina walked in, carrying a tray of food. "Brought you dinner," she said, placing it on the small table next to his bed."Thanks, Amina," Thanos replied, sitting up slowly. He winced as the movement pulled at his bruises.Amina sat down in the chair beside him. "How are you feeling?"
"I'll be fine," Thanos said, trying to sound more confident than he felt. "Just need to rest a bit."Amina nodded, her expression serious. "Darius' training was...intense. But I think it's what we needed. We're not just fighting mechs; we're preparing for something much bigger."
All this training left Thanos thinking, the war is upon them, people are going to die, he hasn't met with his parents in months. He made up his mind to go home tomorrow and pay a surprise visit to his parents.
It's morning. Darius said to take today off to rest, but I'm going to visit my parents. I put on casual clothes, took a cab and left the base. It was a 20 to 30 minute drive from the base to my house, mom was home and she was not happy to see me injured. Dad was at work so we decided to have lunch together. We cooked together and ate. We talked and watched television till evening time.
"You know there are other ways to help the world," mom said, I turned to look at her with a "really, you wanna do this now" face.
"You could become a doctor, a nurse," she said.
"Ma, I'm okay just where I am thank you" I said with a smile.
"Or an engineer, you knmow something a little less violent" Mother has never really been supportive of the fact that I joined the military. She is a great momabd she wants the best for me. But the best that she wants is not what I want.
I was bored waiting for Dad to come home so I decided to watch something on the TV. I stopped at the local news channel...
" ... Seems to be a giant 10 to 15 foot tall humanoid mech, there is no info on wether it's automated or If there's someone controlling it from within. All we now is that it's attacks are damaging property. The police are trying to get people out of the area ...."
"That's close to Dad's station" I said anxiously. I turned to look at mom who already has tears in her eyes. I don't like seeing her like this.
I stood up. " Don't worry mom, dad will be safe"
"WHAT!! Where are you going?" She yelled when she saw me head towards the door.
"It's okay ma, I'm just going to lend a helping hand, and I'll make sure to bring dad home.
I said and walked out the door.
I couldn't find a cab so I ran to the station. The only weapon I have with me is my gauntlets and boots, and a small laser hand gun.
I was a few meters away from the station, when I stopped and saw the absolute chaos taking place.