Chaosworld: chapter 1- Red leaders
It was a rainy October day, the sky was a light gray and it was slightly chilly outdoors. This was a particularly lazy Wednesday for the Red army. Tord was in a board meeting, zoning in and out of reality as the board discussed costs of ammo and weaponry for soldiers. It was only about 3 months since the incident with his friends and Tord was already mostly healed up from the injuries caused by the crash of his giant robot but there were still scars on his shoulder and face. Since that day, he couldn’t stop thinking about Tom, Edd and Matt.
Had it really been 3 months since he’d seen them? It felt like an eternity. Even more so with the monotone voice of the head from the board rambling on about guns and other unimportant stuff. Tord was bored out of his mind when the head of the board suddenly went “Would that be alright with you, Red leader?” Tord was caught off guard but then stammered “Uh, yeah .That’s fine with me.”
Due to him not listening whatsoever, Tord had no clue what he was agreeing to.
Tord later went to his office and walked towards his desk. The room was colored mostly red, with accents of gold. One of the walls was a large window that went from the top to the bottom of the wall that perfectly displayed the entire army base along with the gloomy day it was. Displayed along the walls were pictures of Tord, Paul, Patryk and past soldiers from the army. He sat at his wooden, velvet lined desk at the end of the room by the window and sat in his large comfy chair. Tord exhaled and glanced at one of his drawers. He carefully pulled it out and reached for a tiny wooden box in the back of the drawer.
Tord opened the small box and inside there were photos, souvenirs and small objects all from the times he had spent living with his friends. He selected a photo from the box and it on it was Edd, Matt, Tom and himself on front of their house. The picture was taken right after they had all pitched in to buying a house a year before they finished college. Tord didn’t remember who took the picture but it didn’t really matter now. Tord looked at everyone in the photo. They were all happy. If only that time had lasted longer. Wait, what if…
Tord pressed a buzzer on his table and called upon Paul and Patryk, two of his strongest and most loyal soldiers and friends in the Red army. Both of them arrived together and were very confused. “Sir, is there something wrong?” asked Patryk, “Are there any enemies heading towards us or any threats on the way that you would like us to warn the solders about?” Tord chuckled and swiftly told them that there were no incoming dangers that he knew of. “Then what’s going on Red leader?” questioned Paul, “There must be a reasonable explanation as to why you called us here.”
“Indeed there is Paul.” said Tord turning around to face the army base. “As it has become clear to me through many years leading the Red army, you two have been the most effective in leading the soldiers in the right direction during battles, have been the most loyal to me and the army and have been successful role models to everyone here. Including me.”
Paul and Patryk smiled and Patryk started to speak, “Why, Red leader it is a great honor to know we have earned your respect but we owe it to you for pushing us towards this goal of helping the army. As much as I am grateful, I have to ask why it necessary to inform us of this information now?”
“Well recently I’ve decided that this life is just not right for me. Leading an army, not being able to go out and explore like I used to. The life I’m living right now is taking a toll on my physical and mental state.” Tord explained. Paul suddenly piped in, “Sir what are you saying?” Tord turns and faces the two soldiers before him. “I’m saying that although this life is not cut out for me, it is for you two. I miss my old friends and my old life. So I’m resigning from my position and handing my rank over to you two and going to move in with my old roommates.”
Paul and Patryk were completely speechless. They could not believe the words that had just come out of the Red leader’s mouth. “But Red leader, we don’t know how to control your empire! We can’t lead without you, we can’t-“, “You focus on the things that you think you are unable to achieve but I have faith in you both, Red leaders. I know you’ll be able to command just as I did.”
Tord had already packed his things when Patryk walked into the room. “Red leader-“, “Tord.” “Oh, um yes. Tord, I know you may trust us to lead the army but I’m not sure we’ll be able to do it.” Patryk said unsurely. Tord sighed and took out an old phone that was in his bag. “Here, take this.” Tord said to Patryk then tossed the small flip phone over to him. “If you ever need help running the Red army or with anything else just call me. I’ll always be there to help you if you need something” said Tord as he picked up his luggage. “I’m sure if I ever need help I can count on you as well.” Patryk then smiled, “Of course sir- uh, Tord.” Tord smirked, said his goodbyes to the army and headed out of the army base to a helicopter ready for his departure.