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Narrative Essay On Helix

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I sat down behind my desk and pinched the bridge of my nose, my eyes closing. The news replayed the message, Taris had surrendered. Traitors to the Helix Empire were being rounded up and executed. We had won. Eric’s celebratory speech played again. I didn’t have to open my eyes to know the images playing on the screen. Taris was in ruin. Building turned to rubble, children wandering through the debris. The emperor’s decree to either pledge their loyalty to Helix or be killed started. I swallowed hard. More would die, but it had to be done. In this galaxy, it was destroy all threats or wait for them to destroy us. I fell over my desk and let out a deep breath. Raja was right, Helix and hell were one in the same. Sitting up, I tossed my hat …show more content…

She poured a cup for herself and one for me. “Drink up.” She downed the glassed. I could smell the liquor. I quickly tossed it back myself and enjoyed the burn. “Been awhile since I’ve seen you drink.” “My kitchen is missing a wall. I’m a little stressed.” She gave me a half smirk. “Still getting over the fact that you’re not dead.” I chuckled and poured myself some more. “Well you and my mother, my father exact words were; I knew it, you lying bastard. I knew it,” I chuckled. “That man, he never believed I was dead for a second.” “I think he hoped you weren’t. He was very upset at your …show more content…

“Have them rip that headstone out.” “From what I hear, it’s going to be made into a memorial.” “Who’s shitty idea was that,” I hissed. “I don’t need another memorials, and that one is especially morbid. Besides it would just entail another speech with a party after. I’m tired of celebrating, it’s draining,” I muttered, sipping from my glass. “We annihilated a planet. Killed millions, and for what?” I arched a brow. “One more fucking planet to protect after we strip it of every ounce of Taris cultural. I’ll drink to that.” I emptied the glass. Nina stood. “You saved us, Tobais. A general’s choice is never between what it right and what is wrong. Someone always has to die in war. You can only hope it’s more of them than us.” She gave me an approving smile. “You did good, Tobias. Whether you like the job or not, you made the best choice.” She removed everything from the tray and held it to her chest. “So don’t beat yourself up about it. It can’t be changed, and you better not even think about wishing you could. We’d be dead. You would be dead. Well, maybe,” she said with a shrug. “You’re good at not dying for some reason.” “General material right there,” I said lightly, rubbing my

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