A True Victory

"They did it..." Rin lowered her scope, looking towards Rena, who sat nearby. 

"Did we...win?" Rena mouthed. 

"Unbelievable." Hina said, shaking her head, forcing herself to her feet. She stumbled a bit, catching herself on a rubble pillar. "They really killed an Overlord... Commander..." 

"So it's started." Six-Seven's voice echoed over the Light Nin. "The beginning of the end."

"Commander?" Hina turned towards the Light Nin. 

"Regroup in the outpost. We'll be waiting for you here." Six-Seven's voice said. 

"Yes Ma'am." Hina nodded. 

Elena fell, the wind rushing past her as her grip slipped on her weapon. 

"Elena!" Rell yelled, leaping into the air and catching the girl. 

"Hey!" Astra panicked, summoning a gust of Wind Nin. 

The Nin cushioned their fall, plopping Rell and Elena softly onto the ground.

"Rell..." She smiled, looking up at him. "Was my attack name cool?"

"It was amazing!" Mira raised her weapon. "You really nailed it." 

Elena managed a weak grin. 

"You guys!" Rin charged the group, Rena following behind. "In character! We pulled a win out! Alpha Squad for life!" She leapt. 

"You guys really did it." Rena winked. "You actually proved yourself useful Rell. Maybe I don't have to keep a gun pointed to your back all the time. Just daylight hours should work." 

"I'm hungry." Luna declared, dropping her shield and taking a seat on a piece of rubble. 

Rell helped Elena to her feet. The group swarmed her, embracing her an excited hug as Rell stood awkwardly to the side. 

"We made it out alive." Rin said, tears welling in her eyes. "I love you girls." 

"Jeez. We can't be really good Sisters if we leave you behind, right?" Elena said. 

Even Rena was in the group, her usual skittish nature having melted away as she celebrated with the others. The other Sisters were cheering with joy as well. 

Rell sighed, scratching his head, looking towards the ashes of the fallen Overlord. 

Anto stood there, clear as day. The tall muscular man had a blank expression on his face, a dead glare directed right at Rell. 

"Wha..." 

A clap echoed out, drawing the attention of the group. They turned towards the noise. The Reaper stepped out from behind a rock, clapping his hands. 

"Excellent work, Dolls." He chuckled. "You really did what we thought was impossible. And it's all thanks to you, brother." He pointed at Rell. 

"Who are you?" Rell asked, readying his weapon. 

"Oh, no one. Just a Reaper." The Reaper said. 

The Reaper closed the distance in a instant, burying his blade into Rell's stomach. 

"You're a bit too dangerous to be left alive."