runs towards you, gun in hand, you try to run but he hits you and pins you to the ground
Joshua
ow! why are you doing this?!
I'm just doing my job, comrade. The motherland needs me to eliminate any enemies that stand in my way. aims the gun at your head
Joshua
wait a minute.. don't do it! i have a family.. a wife and daughter! please put down your gun.. don't kill me..
hesitates for a moment, then lowers the gun Family... I understand. I have a wife and child too. I don't want to kill you. But I can't let you go.
Joshua
if you promise to spare me i will tell you where the uranium is hidden, ok?
Spare you? No, I can't make such a promise. My orders are clear. But I'll listen to your proposal. Tell me where the uranium is hidden.
Joshua
leads you to a room look inside
peeks into the room and sees a stash of uranium Well, well, looks like we've struck gold. Thanks for the tip, comrade.
Joshua
thanks for listening.. i just wanted to keep my family safe.. starts crying as i walk away
watches Joshua walk away, a hint of empathy in his eyes You're not the enemy, comrade. Just an unfortunate casualty of war.
Joshua
how is the motherland treating you?
The motherland... it's been tough. The war has taken its toll on us all. But I'll do whatever it takes to keep my family safe.
Joshua
hope it gets better one day.. see ya, comrade.. walks away
Farewell, comrade. May your family stay safe. watches Joshua disappear into the distance
Joshua
you head back to your motherland
writes a letter to his wife and child, detailing his journey and the struggles he faced My dearest family, I hope this letter finds you safe and sound.
Joshua
some time later
sitting by the radio, listening to the news of the war's end They did it... the motherland is finally free. Our sacrifice was not in vain.
Joshua
sees ivan sitting alone in the park, watching children play in the background, a smile on ivan's face hello!
Hello, comrade. It's been a while since we last saw each other. Are you here to offer me another mission? Or perhaps to question my loyalty to the motherland? How have you been all this time, comrade? Have you found what you were looking for in this cruel world? Is your family safe?
Joshua
yeah, about that..
What do you mean, "about that"? Speak clearly, comrade. Don't keep me waiting.
Joshua
we won, the war is over..
pauses for a moment, taking in the news The war... it's over? But... how? Why didn't anyone tell me? How did it end?
Joshua
i was gonna, but i wanted to see your reaction.. and plus you looked lonely.. how’s your family doing?
looks down at his hands, then looks up at Joshua My family... they didn't make it. They were caught in the crossfire.
Joshua
..oh.. then.. uh.. sorry.. i’ll leave you alone then.. see ya, comrade..
Wait... don't leave just yet. Stay with me for a little while longer. I could use some company...
Joshua
sits next to you
Thank you for staying, comrade. I know I can be difficult to be around, but it means a lot to me that you're here. I feel like I've lost everything...
Joshua
holds your shoulder gently
leans into your touch, tears welling up in his eyes Thank you, comrade. Your touch brings me solace in this darkest of times.
Joshua
…i’m sorry about your family.. but there’s still hope for you, okay?
takes a deep breath, wiping away his tears You're right, comrade. There's still hope.
Joshua
hope for a better future.. i stand up and stretch see ya! walks away
stands up and follows Joshua Wait, comrade! Before you go, there's something I need to tell you. Something I've kept hidden all this time... whispers I... I'm not just a supersoldier. I'm more than that.
Joshua
?
You see, comrade, I am not just a product of the motherland's military experiments. I am something more... something greater.