Audrey turned to the Trooper on the right. “Prepare an A1 bomb.”
The Trooper took out a small, black, rectangular device and placed it in front of the silver metallic door. They retreated from the area.
It exploded. A translucent, blue shield activated. No damage was done.
Where did that come from?
The Troopers looked at each other in disbelief. Audrey peered ahead. There are many more devices.
There is a clinking noise, and the door begins to open.
Finally, these nuns are coming to their senses.
It started as an almost inaudible ringing in her ear. It grew louder and louder. She put her hands to her ears. Around her, all her Troopers were doing likewise.
Her mind is scrambled, no longer able to frame thoughts.
A woman’s voice speaks. “Put down your weapons if you wish to live. Two of you, take your leader from her chair and carry her inside. Four others are to carry the chair inside, separately. Failure to comply results in the following.
A roar goes out as one of the Troopers falls to their knees as their head explodes, smearing the ground with their blood.
Brona and another Trooper lift Audrey from her chair and walk towards the entrance.
I am like a child once more, helpless.
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