With that, she disappeared into the hallway. In the weeks that followed, Naval Station South underwent a total overhaul. Victoria’s report exposed the rot, leading to the dismissal of several negligent instructors and a complete change in leadership. The “Fab Five” were court-martialed. Tank, Spider, Diesel, and Rock were given dishonorable discharges and served time in a military prison. Snake took a plea deal, testified against the others, and was kicked out of the service for good.
Miller and his friends graduated at the top of their class. Years later, Miller would tell the story of the “Little Lieutenant” who took down five giants without breaking a sweat. It became a legend at the base—a reminder that the truth is always stronger than a bully’s fist.
Victoria Bennett returned to the shadows, continuing her work in the world’s most dangerous corners. She didn’t want medals for what happened in the mess hall. To her, it was just a Tuesday. But for the sailors at Naval Station South, she was the guardian they never saw coming. And somewhere, preparing for her next jump, Victoria just smiled. She wasn’t a superhero—she was just very good at her job. And that was more than enough.
