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Li Lin slowly opened his eyes, feeling the warmth of the Starwing Beast Cub nestled in his arms. The abandoned Underground Facility was filled with a damp atmosphere, and only a few faint beams of moonlight filtered through the cracks in the walls. He reached out to stroke Xiao Xing's soft fur, trying to dispel the unease within him.
The words of the scout echoed in his mind: "Tears of the Stars... it will guide... destruction..." This phrase was like a key, unlocking a long-sealed door to memories.
Li Lin closed his eyes as fragmented images flashed before him like a revolving lantern. The sounds of gunfire, the cries of comrades, the bloody chaos of the battlefield... scenes he had desperately tried to forget now vividly replayed in his mind.
A clear memory suddenly surged forth. Li Lin saw himself lying among the ruins, gripping a sniper rifle tightly. Through the scope, an enemy soldier was moving slowly. His finger rested on the trigger, yet he hesitated to pull it.
"Li Lin! Shoot!" The urgent voice of a comrade crackled through his earpiece.
But he hesitated. In that fleeting moment of doubt, the enemy discovered their position. In an instant, explosions erupted, and blood stained his vision.
"No!" Li Lin jolted upright, cold sweat soaking his clothes.
Xiao Xing stirred awake, gently nudging his arm in an attempt to soothe him.
Li Lin took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down. He patted Xiao Xing's head and murmured, "I'm sorry for waking you."
Xiao Xing let out a low whimper, as if to say it understood Li Lin's pain. This moment reminded him of what Liya had once told him: "Some wounds can only be healed by time."
Li Lin shook his head with a bitter smile. Can time really heal everything? Those fallen comrades, those sacrifices that could have been avoided... he had carried these burdens for far too long.
He stood up and paced back and forth in the cramped space. Fragments of memories began to piece together in his mind, and a forgotten detail surfaced.
It was a dreary, rain-soaked evening when the Squad received orders to head to an abandoned research facility to search for intelligence. The base was in disarray, littered with destroyed equipment and scattered documents.
Just as they were preparing to leave, Li Lin heard a faint whimper. Following the sound, he discovered a barely alive Starwing Beast Cub among the rubble.
"Li Lin, we need to go!" the captain urged from behind.
Li Lin looked into the helpless eyes of the cub, torn between duty and compassion. Ultimately, he made a decision that defied orders.
"Just five more minutes!" he shouted, carefully cradling the cub in his arms.
That choice would irrevocably alter the course of his life.
Li Lin gazed down at the sleeping Xiao Xing, a surge of complex emotions swelling within him. The cub was not just his companion; it was a beacon of hope for his redemption.
Suddenly, a detail caught his attention. The emblem on the wall of the facility... it was identical to the one worn by that scout!
Li Lin gasped. This meant that the conspiracy they were entangled in was far more extensive than they had imagined. The origins of the Starwing Beast, the intentions of the raiders, and even the truth about the wasteland itself could all be connected to this.
He clenched his fists, resolute in his decision to no longer run away. For his fallen comrades, for Xiao Xing, and for his own inner redemption, he had to uncover the truth.
Gently, Li Lin shook Xiao Xing awake. "Rise and shine, buddy. It's time for us to move."
Xiao Xing opened its eyes and let out a cheerful chirp, as if responding to Li Lin's determination.
They quietly left the Underground Facility, moving toward the direction etched in their memories. Under the moonlight, the figures of a person and a beast gradually faded into the vast wasteland.
Li Lin did not know what awaited them ahead, but he was ready to face any challenge. This time, he was no longer fighting alone.
Not long after they departed, a shadow silently appeared at the entrance of the Underground Facility. The shadow crouched down, carefully examining the footprints on the ground.
"Interesting," the shadow murmured to himself, "it seems our target is more formidable than we anticipated."
He took out a communicator. "The target has left and is moving northeast. Are you ready?"
A cold voice came from the other end of the communicator: "Always on standby. This time, they won't escape."
The shadow stood up and gazed in the direction Li Lin had taken. In the moonlight, a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"The game has just begun, Li Lin. Let's see how far you can go."
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