I met up with Joker for a test run in the stimulation room. Irons says my prosthetic arm was a gift that only he could give me. Which i highly doubt but hey, I couldnt judge the man. I could only agree with him even when he was wrong. Atlas began to grow on me every single day and honestly, I missed my old team.
Joker: You wanna go for another run with me Mitchell ?
Mitchell: Maybe another time Joker.
Joker: Aw come on man. Its nice out there. We could run the stimulator one last time before you pass out.
Mitchell: I rather just lay here and sleep for the rest of the day. But thanks for the invite.
Joker: Alright fine. See you later Mitchell.
Mitchell thought about everything including his best friend Will.The fact that he was gone made him even more eager to kill Hades and the KVA. Everything that him and Will had been through where just memories now. Memories that will never fade away. He picked up a photo with him and Will at a concert. Will was drunk when they took the picture, So Mitchell had to take it sideways. Will had Mitchell in a headlock while holding up a beer can. He couldnt stop laughing at how drunk Will was that day. Those were some tough memories.
knock knock
Mitchell: Come in.
Ilona: Hey.
Mitchell: Hey.
llona: What are you doing in here Mitchell ?
Mitchell: What does it look like im doing ?
Ilona: Jerking off.
Mitchell: You wish llona.
llona: Anyways. Gideon and Irons are waiting for us in the server room. I just thought i'd let you know.
Mitchell: Ok. Just give me a second.
llona: Are you ok Mitchell ?
Mitchell: What made you ask that ?
llona: You've been wandering around moping all weekend. I figured this has something to do with your best friend Will.
Mitchell: Im fine llona. There's nothing to worry about.
llona: That's what worries me Mitchell. We can talk about it if you want.
Mitchell: I dont wanna talk about it.
llona: Why not ?
Mitchell: Drop it llona.
llona: Fine. Lets go. They're not going to wait for us all day.
Mitchell: Fine. Lead the way.
They headed down towards the server room to meet Gideon and Irons who were standing in front of a wide screen that showed locations of where KVA units were headed.
Irons: There. Bring that one up. I need to see the full image.
Atlas Soldier: Yes Sir.
Gideon: Looks like their hitting every spot on the map Sir. Starting with Detroit. I wonder what they have up their sleeves this time. With Hades off the grid, there's no way we can track down his right-hand man.
Irons: Dont worry to much about it Gideon. Atlas has its strongest soldiers fighting by its side. We will find Hades. And we will put an end to all of this. Trust me Gideon. He wont be hiding any longer once we find this doctor thats working with him.
Gideon: Hades is a coward. Sending in other men to do his dirty work for him. Just fucking unbelieveable.
Irons: Believe it Son. Its only gonna get worse over time ,but we'll find him.
5mins later llona and mitchell walks in
llona: I retreived Mitchell for you sir. She said elbowing him playfully.
Mitchell: She sure did. he smiled at her.
Irons: Thank you llona. I need to speak with Mitchell alone for awhile.
Yes sir they both said before leaving.
Irons: Have a seat Mitchell. I wanna talk to you about your services here at Atlas. Its been a pleasure working with you and knowing that i still have good men thats willing to fight by my side. After Will died i thought i had no one else to turn to. But you showed me that i can trust you. You gave me a reason to believe in you Mitchell. Anyways...How's the arm working out for you ?
Mitchell: Its fine. Im still trying to get use to it.
Irons: You just have to adjust to it Mitchell. Everything will be fine once you get it all figured out. But as you know we dont have alot of time here at Atlas. Everything has to be done right then and there. Like this mission that im sending you guys on in a couple of days.
Mitchell: A mission Sir ?
Irons: I want you all to be ready for whatever the KVA has to throw at you. There's this guy named Joseph Chkheidze. Code named Hades. He's the man responsible for a thousands deaths on US soil. My plan is to take to him out before he strikes again.
Mitchell: Hades ? Isn't he the leader of the KVA ?
Irons: Yes. Which is why we need him dead. With him out of the way we wont have to worry about anymore Uncessary killings.
Mitchell: Do we have a location on him Sir ?
Irons: Im sending in a group to track down his location. With Hades off the grid it makes our job very difficult. Here. Take a look at this.
He handed a folder to Mitchell with a stamp that said "Confidential"on it. In the folder it had the name of a Doctor that worked with Hades.
Mitchell: Doctor Pierre Danois.
Irons: Hades right-hand man. If we can find him he'll be our key to Hades.
Mitchell: Any idea where he's located ?
Irons: He appears to be locked down in a nearby hospital thats located in Detroit. After the chemical attacks he was moved there by Hades men. You think you can you bring him back in one piece without getting him killed Mitchell ?
Mitchell paused at the thought of what Irons meant by bringing him back in one piece. Thats what Will said when they were in Seoul. Just before he died Only he said "Your still in one piece". Mitchell got out of his thoughts when he noticed that Irons was staring at him oddly.
Irons: Mitchell. Are you ok ?
Mitchell: I'll bring him back in one piece Sir.
Irons just looked at him as if their was something bothering him. He knew something was on Mitchell's mind but he couldnt put his finger on it. He didnt even bother to ask. Instead he just decided to let it go as if there was nothing to be concerned about. Like his son Will. He wanted more for Mitchell. He just didnt know how to show it.
Irons: Alright. You can go back with your team. I'll see you guys later.
Mitchell: Yes Sir.
And he left
Rec-Room
Joker: I got you now Gideon.
Gideon: Be prepared for my comeback mate.
Joker: Come on boss i know you can do better than that.
Mitchell: What are you guys doing ?
Joker: We're just playing a little game called pay up or whoop that ass. he laughed.
llona: Their playing mortal kombat Mitchell.
Gideon: Turns out Jokers losing.
Joker: You wish i was losing.
After playing the game for 10 more minutes Gideon finally gave up and let llona take over.
Gideon: You look like shit Mitchell. Have you been sleeping alright ?
Mitchell: Im fine Gideon. Besides, there's nothing that coffee wont fix Right ?
Gideon: Couldnt tell ya mate. I dont drink coffee.
Joker: Gideon's a drinker. He likes liquor more than he likes caffeine.
Gideon: To right mate. I couldnt argue with you on that one.
Joker: Im just looking out for you boss.
Gideon: So What did Irons tell you ?
Mitchell: Why ?
llona: Because you were in his office for almost an hour maybe.
Joker: More like 8 hours.
They laughed.
Mitchell: You guys are over- exaggerating.
Gideon: Yeah maybe. But we do need to talk about this mission that's taking place soon.
Mitchell: What do you think he's planning ?
Gideon: Something big. We have the doctors location, so we should be fine. All we have to do now is go get him before the KVA gets to him first.
Mitchell: I hope Irons knows what he's doing.
Gideon: Trust me mate. He wouldnt be sending us to Detroit if he didnt. All we can do is wait.
Detroit Four Years Later
Gideon: Welcome to Detroit. Two million people live in camps just like this one. No fucking holiday, But they've got food ,water and security. All courtesy of Atlas. Now the KVA have the balls to move in next door. Fuck me...
Joker: Gideon. You look like shit.
Gideon: Twenty- two days straight. KVA doesnt take a break, Neither do we.
Joker: Copy that. They're going to start moving people in next month. Then the KVA showed up now everythings on lockdown.
Gideon: They're protecting our target. We still locked in on him ?
Joker: Dr. Pierre Danois. He's in the midtown hospital. Were green.
Gideon: Four years of hunting down Hades and his right-hand man turns up at our doorstep. Fucking Brilliant.
They continued to walk through one of Atlas Shelter camps. Before reaching the Authorization checkpoint.
Atlas Soldier: One second Captain.
Joker: What the hell are the KVA doing in Detroit, boss ?
Gideon: An empty city without police or eyewitnesses. Its a good place to hide something , or someone.
Atlas Soldier: Your clear Sir. Good luck out there.
Torres: Gideon.
Gideon: Torres. Are we set ?
Torres: Good to go. Bikes are prepped. Timeline is locked in.
Gideon: Alright, saddle up.
They went over to the hover bikes.
Mitchell: I never rode on one of these things before Gideon.
Gideon: (Chuckling) Its ok Mitchell. Just sync to me and keep it on autopilot.
Mitchell: Roger.
Prophet: Bravo two-one, Dr. Danois is holding position at the hospital. Clocks ticking.
Gideon: Copy that Prophet. Hitting checkpoint blue in five.
Prophet: Remember capture only. We need him alive to find Hades.
Gideon: Roger, bravo out.
They rode to the gates before stopping to talk to the soldiers in AST suits.
AST: Name and order number.
Gideon: Gideon. Order 5527
AST: Hold on. We got four operatives on bikes heading in. Mission order 5527. Ok your good. Open it up.
After the gates were opened the four of them rode their hover bikes down into the streets of Detroit.
Gideon: Prophet, bravo two-one. Moving past phase line delta. Stay locked on.
Torres: I cant believe this is detroit man.
Joker: Yeah it hasnt changed that much.
They contiuned down into a flooded parking garage before turning off the bikes completely.
Gideon: Link up point ahead. Twelve o' clock. Prophet bravo two-one at link up point. Standby.
Prophet: Standing by two-one.
Gideon: Mitchell and i are taking the north side, you two are south. Rv on bates street.
Joker: Roger that.
Prophet: ISR detecting movement north west at a hundred meters from your position.
Gideon: We'll keep our heads on a swivel.
They move up towards an abandon school before making their way inside.
Gideon: Fuck me. Joker, i've got bodies. Looks like a clean-up crew. Hazmat suits missing. All hazmats threats are hostile.
Joker: Copy.
Gideon: Lets go Mitchell.