Chapter 1

So, this story takes place right after the end of Modern Warfare. There will be flashbacks and stuff recalling certain events throughout the game. This is a PricexOC story as there is none of them so I had to start one.

Characters: Kia, 22 years old, dark brown hair, a little past shoulder length. She was part of a SEAL team in the U.S. Navy and after being injured in combat she went to England to get her Bachelor's degree in engineering. After finishing college she went to join the 22nd SAS Regiment.

Jay, 24 years old, black hair, shoulder length. A forensic psychologist living in Billings, Montana. Kia's best friend and sister. Stays in close contact with Kia.

Throughout the game's storyline she does some of the things that Soap does instead of him. This will probably go a bit AU at times.

I do not own Call of Duty: Modern Warfare or any of Activision's work. I only own my OC and this story so let's keep it that way.

Kia's head pounded, explosions rang out around her, further increasing her disorientation. She picked her head up and saw Zakhaev, standing mere feet in front of her along with two soldiers.

Slowly, she patting around on herself and the ground, looking for something, anything to use as a weapon. Just a few feet behind her lay Soap, and to her left was Price.

All her weapons were gone, stripped from her during the fight. Her eyes darted back to Zakhaev, just as he pulled the trigger of a pistol and put a bullet in Gaz's head. Kia swallowed the lump in her throat and let her head fall back.

Kia turned her head to the side to look over at Price. She knew it was ridiculous to have realized feelings for someone just as you embarked on a suicide mission.

Unrequited feelings too, she was sure. Even if they we're going to make it, Kia knew he'd never feel the same.

Then it happened, a pistol, an M1911, was slid over to her from Price. Kia grabbed it quickly and fired three shots, two for the soldiers and one for Zakhaev. The M1911 fell from her hand and clanked on the ground.

Something seemed to lift from the air in that moment. It was over, Zakhaev was dead. That was their mission and they had succeeded.

For a moment it seemed silent until Kamarov and his men finally arrived. His men slid down the ropes and secured the area.

As Kamarov approached her he spit some Russian at his men and then checked her for her wound," It's alright! You're going to be alright my friend!"

She blinked slowly at him and he started speaking in Russian again. As Kamarov placed her in a net she looked over at Price.

Men were by his side as someone was performing CPR on him. Something in her clenched and she reached her hand towards him," Price..."

"Don't worry, he will be alright!" Kamarov said before signaling for his men to take her away.

Her eyes stayed on Price until he could no longer be seen. The sound of the helicopter running was the last thing she remembered.

Beeping filled the room and after being conscious for a few moments it started to annoy her. Her eyes opened and she realized she was laying in a hospital bed. Kia sat up and held her head for a moment.

Looking over herself she saw that she had three bullet wounds. One in the abdomen, one in her left leg and another in her shoulder.

Kia felt sore and her wounds throbbed slightly but otherwise she felt fine. How long has she been out? Where was Price? And Soap?

Kia saw her military clothes clean and neatly folded in the corner of the room on a counter. She wasn't one for hospitals, it was one of her least favorite places.

After removing all the connections that were on her she stood up carefully then limped over to where her clothes were. A bag with all her belongings in it sat on a chair.

As she finished getting dressed a nurse walked in," Oh, miss you shouldn't be up. You need to lay back down."

"No thank you, can you tell me where I am and how long I've been unconscious?" Kia asked as she buttoned her shirt up.

"You're in London and you've been unconscious for about two weeks I believe," She informed her," but you can't just get up and leave, Miss Brooks."

"Excuse my rudeness but who the hell is going to stop me?" Kia questioned.

The woman looked taken back for a moment," It's hospital rules miss, someone needs to check you out."

"Alright, I need to make a phone call," Kia said before digging in her pockets then pulling her cell phone out.

She went to her contacts and her thumb froze over Price. She had no idea if he survived and much less if he'd even come to the hospital to check her out. Kia didn't know if any of the other members of the SAS were here.

She settled on contacting Soap. The phone rang three times before a voice with a Scottish accent answered," Kia? What're you doing awake? The doctor said you wouldn't wake up for three weeks or so."

"What're you talking about Soap? I wasn't hurt that bad," Kia replied, confused at his surprise.

"You had a head injury, he said it'd take a while for you to recover from it," Soap explained.

"Oh, well, I'm awake now and I'm feeling fine. I was wondering if you could come and check me out of the hospital, if you can't that's fine, I totally understand, I can-"

"Stop. Don't worry about a thing, I'll come get ya out," Soap told her.

"Thanks Soap," She replied and hung up.

After about ten minutes the doctor walked in carrying a small pill bottle and a package of some sort," Miss Brooks, fantastic to see you're awake and already up and about."

"Yeah, what's up doc?" She asked.

He held the pill bottle out to her, along with the package," These are your pain pills, take one every day for your pain and this has all your bandages, gauze wraps and those things for your wounds. You need to change them every few days. This package does not have all that you will need over your recovery time, you will need to go out and buy more. It might be a wise idea to have someone to help you out."

"Alright," Kia said after comprehending all he had said before he handed her the pills and the package.

"There should be plenty of pills for your recovery as well," He said as he turned towards the door," Take care now!"

"Thanks!" She called as she read the side of the bottle.

Not five minutes later the nurse came back in the room," Miss Brooks, John Mactavish has checked you out."

Kia stood and gave the nurse a nod and grabbed her bag before walking out of the hospital room and towards the front lobby. She spotted Soap, leaned against a wall wearing his military pants and a black under armor t-shirt. He looked oddly casual.

She approached him and once he saw her he smiled and hugged her carefully," Glad to see you up and around."

"Glad to be up and around, I think we owe a debt to Kamarov. Without him we probably would've died," Kia remarked.

"True, doesn't mean I like him," Soap said, leading her out of the hospital and to his black truck," So, I'm guessing you want to see Price."

Kia looked over at him with wide eyes, she hadn't quite realized it yet but she did want to see Price. Badly, in fact. She didn't know she needed Soap to point it out," What makes you say that?"

"Well, seeing as you care for him so much, I'd figure you want to see that he's alive," Soap said nonchalantly.

It took a moment for his words to reach her," Wait what?"

Soap looked over at her with a raised eyebrow once they got in his truck," What? It's not hard to tell that you've got feelings for the man. The only one who didn't notice was Price himself."

"I was really that obvious? You'd think with all my training if be able to be more discreet," Kia said biting her cheek," If Price were to know, how do you think he'd feel?"

Soap shrugged," I'm not sure, Price is a harder man to read. I suppose the only way for you to find out is if you tell him how you feel."

She swallowed," Well, if ever work up the courage I will."

Right when Soap opened his mouth she laughed," Do you know how ridiculous that sounds? I'm scared to death of being rejected by him when I can kill a person with no problem. I'm pathetic."

"Love isn't war, Kia, you'll tell him eventually. It'll be interesting to see how he reacts when he sees you," Soap said with a snicker.

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"Oh, Price has no idea that you're alive and well, he's been resting himself up and I've only talked to him a couple times. I told him you were in the hospital," Soap told her," Price can take things to extremes sometimes, 'in the hospital' to him means you're nearing death."

"So, what? Price thinks I'm dead or something?" Kia questioned.

Soap grimaced," Well, not dead, but in very bad shape. He'll be glad to see you."

Kia pursed her lips then realized she had no idea where they were going," Soap, where is Price."

"He's at his house," Soap stated.

"Price has a house?" Kia said with surprise.

"It's a military supplied house, all veterans are given one if they don't have a home to go to," He explained," Not that Price can't buy his own, he's got a lot of money from what I understand but he likes to live fairly simple."

She nodded in reply and Soap cleared his throat then scratched the back of his head," So I fly out to Montana tonight."

"What? Why?" She asked obliviously then she grinned," You're going to visit Jay aren't you?"

"Well...I didn't say that..." The Scot said," Is it really that easy to see?"

Kia nodded with a chuckle," Yeah, it really is Soap. But I think she likes you too, in fact I'm quite sure she does. She is my best friend you know."

"Yeah, I know! I'm just...nervous. I want to tell her how I feel but it's just so..."

"Hard. I know Soap. We just talked about this with the whole me and Price thing," She said," Either way I wish you luck in telling her."

"Good luck to you too," Soap replied with a grin.

"Ha. Ha. Thanks," Kia grinned and the rest of the ride was silent.

Flashback

Kia walked across the pavement towards the other building to run the cargo ship course. When she walked in the building several men were standing in a circle.

They stepped back and one man had his mask up, his face was rough, a mustache on his face and his arms crossed.

"It's the F.N.G sir," One man said," Go easy on her, it's her first day."

"Right, what the hell made you want to join SAS? What kind of woman like you passed selection, eh?" He asked and she held herself a bit taller.

"A woman who served in the Navy SEAL's for three years, that's what kind, sir," Kia replied, knowing it really wasn't her place to speak back to him.

He raised a brow at her before continuing," Alright, it's your turn for the CQB test, everyone else head to observation, especially you Soap, you're new too."

"Yes sir," Soap said before giving Kia a smile and jogging over to observation.

Kia smiled back and headed towards the start at the top of the tower.

"For this test, you'll have to run the cargo ship solo in less than 60 seconds," Price told her as got to the top of the tower," Gaz holds the current squadron record at 19 seconds, good luck."

She picked up the MP5 and flash bangs from the top of the box then headed over to where a rope hung down.

"On my go, I want you to rope down to the deck and rush to position one," Price instructed," After that you will storm down the stairs to position 2, then positions 3 and 4 following my precise instructions at each position.

"Grab the rope when you're ready," Price said and she took a breath before sliding down the rope," Go, go, go! Hit the targets!"

Kia shot down the target with deadly accuracy and rushed around the front of the makeshift ship," Position 2, go!"

Kia couldn't help but he slightly annoyed by his yelling as she went," Hit the targets!"

She shot the target at the bottom of the stairs and moved quicker than ever to the next position, listening for the captain's instructions.

"Flash bang through the door!" He called and she quickly tore the pin from the flash bang and tossed it through the door.

"Position 4, hit the targets!" Came the persistent yell as she quickly shot the targets down and moved on," Position five go! Hit the targets!"

She shot the targets quickly and went through the next doorway," Six, go! Flashbang through the door! Hit the targets!"

Kia sped through both instructions before sprinting towards the finish. Her time read, 17.6 seconds.

"I'll admit, I'm impressed, but Gaz won't be happy you broke his record," Price commented as she approached observation," Well done."

Kia smiled at Captain Price, so it seemed like this guy had a good side after all.

End Flashback

Kia looked around when the truck suddenly came to a halt. She looked over at Soap as he reached in the backseat and handed her her bag," Here you go, have fun with the spaz Price is gonna throw when he sees you."

Kia had deadpanned look on her face," Thank you so much for that."

Soap laughed," Hey, that's no problem."

A serious look crossed her face as she looked up at him," Really though, thank you Soap, for getting me out of the hospital, for everything really. For all the times you saved my ass on the field, I can't ever thank you enough for that."

Soap smiled gently," I'm just doin' my job and besides...what're friends for?"

"And good luck with your love for Jay!" Kia called to him with a grin.

"Shut up!" He retorted with a grin of his own.

She walked up to the front door of the blue house. She took a deep breath before raising her hand and knocking on the door.

It was silent for a moment before Prices rough voice could be heard on the other side," I'm comin'! Just give me a minute dammit!"

A small smile came to her face when she heard his shout. After a moment the door opened and Price seemed annoyed at first," Can I help you-"

His voice stopped immediately when his eyes landed on her and let out a shaky breath," K-Kia?"

"Hey, Price, you're doing well," Kia said with a small smile.

"I thought you were in the hospital, come in," Price said, stepping aside to let her in.

"I was, I just woke up today and I have an extreme dislike of being in hospitals so I left and I wanted to come see you," She explained," Last time I saw you, you were being revived on a bridge."

"Right, I don't remember much after I slid the pistol to you," Price said as he lead her to the living room where they sat down on the couch," I take it we were successful though, you killed Zakhaev."

"Yeah, yeah I did, in fact," Kia said reaching into her jacket pocket and pulling out the M1911 that she had used," I believe this is yours sir."

Price took it from her and smiled slightly," Thank you, and don't worry about calling me sir here, I'm off duty until I'm ready to come back or need to come back."

"Alright," She said, knowing she'd follow his lead right back into the field.

When Kia looked back up at him, she was startled when he hugged her suddenly. She hugged him back, ignoring the pain in her torso and shoulder and simply enjoyed being close to him for the moment. Kia pressed her face against his neck and felt saddened when he pulled back," I missed you."

Kia chuckled," I missed you too Price."

"So, where are you staying? With Soap?" He asked.

She shook her head," No, I, uh, I don't know where I'm gonna stay. I moved all my belongings to a storage unit when I joined the S.A.S and lefty apartment, so I don't know. Besides, Soap is going to America tonight."

Price's brow furrowed and he was silent for a moment," Well, I tell you what. If you don't mind my company you can stay here until you get back on your feet. I realized you have a few injuries, after I probably hurt you more when I hugged you. And why is Soap going to America?"

"Are you sure? I don't want to be a burden Price," Kia asked, her eyes widened at the man's suggestion," And he's going to visit Jay. He met her when he came back with me during our break from training. She's my best friend."

"It's no problem, I could use the company," Price reassured her then nodded," That's right, you've told me stories about the things you two have done. I always wondered why Soap talked about her so much."

Kia pursed her lips, one part of her thought that she'd probably annoy him even more with her presence than she already had but the other part of her knew it'd be a good way to get to know the other side of Price. Sure they had bonded somewhat over their time of combat but she wanted to know what he was like here.

"Okay, if you're okay with it," Kia said after a couple minutes.

"Of course, it's no issue," Price said.

Soap didn't know how long his flight was but he was more than glad to finally arrive in Billings, Montana. He got a cab and gave the driver the address before waiting impatiently in the backseat. The windshield wipers were going on the vehicle as it was pouring rain in Billings.

Time seemed to go by faster as Soap tried to get himself together. It seemed as if his feelings for her had only grown stronger since being away for so long. He always thought about her. Whether it was in the middle of a war zone or lying quietly in his bunk.

The car stopped suddenly and Soap realized that they had arrived to her small house.

Jay lay in bed typing furiously on her computer. Yes, she knew it was past one in the morning but she has to get her paperwork done.

You see, Jay is a forensic psychologist, as well as a clinical psychologist and she has master's degree in medical field. That means she works with bad guys and usually the baddest of them.

Strange part was she actually found it to be absolutely fantastic. Jay loved her job but not so much the paperwork that came with it. But thankfully it paid more than good.

It paid fantastically actually so she was never worried about finances. Jay closed her eyes for a moment and listened to the rain pounding on her roof, one more sentence, that's all, she thought before resuming. She had finally finished the last one when a knock suddenly sounded on her door.

She raised an eyebrow," Who's here at this time of night?"

Jay opened a drawer and stuffed her glock .45 in the band of her pants before heading towards the door. Never know who could be at the door in the middle of the night in the pouring rain and she wanted to be safe.

When she opened the door her hazel eyes widened in surprise," Soap?!"

Soap grinned and water ran down his face, he was soaked," Hey, long time no see."

"Oh my god, I can't believe you're here!" Jay exclaimed before stepping aside slightly," Come in, it's pouring!"

The Scotsman stepped inside and took off his army jacket before hanging it up. Before he had a chance to think Jay hugged him, not giving a damn that he was dripping wet. Soap chuckled and hugged her back tightly.

"Kia didn't tell me you guys were on leave," Jay said stepping back from him before they walked into the kitchen.

"Yeah, well, she was in the hospital the past couple weeks, but she's fine now!" Soap said quickly, knowing how protective she was of her best friend," She's staying with Price right now."

"Oh," Jay said suggestively with a smirk," I see how it is."

"Yeah, I know. She needs to tell him," Soap said as he set his bag on the counter and pulled out clean boxers, a pair of sweats and a t shirt.

Jay huffed," I know! She's such a little leak! I told her too but she won't!"

Soap chuckled," She will eventually...maybe. Anyways I'm gonna run and dry off then change."

He turned to head towards the bathroom then paused," Wait, before I do I wanted to asked if I could stay here during my leave. It was you I came to visit. If not that's fine I completely-"

"Soap!" Jay cut him off," It's fine, in fact I'd love for you to stay."

A grin came across his face," Good. Now I'll go change."

Jay smiled to herself and shook her head. For a split second she wondered how they even became such good friends then she remembered how they met.

Flashback

Kia and Soap pulled up to the small house where her best friend Jay lived. Kia looked over at Soap," Okay, Soap. So, me and you are really good friends right?"

Soaps brow furrowed," Yeah?"

"Well, Jay and I are best friends. As in we know each other inside out so don't be freaked out by anything we do okay?" Kia warned the Scot.

"Kia, please, if I'm used to you I'm sure throwing in another person like you couldn't do me much harm," Soap said, shrugging her warning off.

Kia just shrugged and they hopped out of her old truck before heading inside the house. She had a key to Jay's house so she could come in whenever.

"Jay?" Kia called but got no reply then hearing a noise in the basement," I think she's downstairs. I'm gonna get a drink while we wait for her."

"I'm gonna take a piss real quick," Soap stated heading towards the bathroom.

Kia snorted a laugh as she perused the fridge. The female soldier jumped when a shriek emitted from the bathroom that Soap had tried to enter.

When Soap had opened the bathroom door he did not realize that Jay was actually inside and stepping out of a shower. The young woman promptly screamed and tried hopping back in the shower, only to slip and try to grab the shower curtain which then ripped off the bar.

Now of course Soap felt both embarrassed and bad but when the buck nude female slipped and fell in the shower he had a hard time containing his laughter.

Jay quickly stood with the ripped shower curtain around her before grabbing her hair brush and whacking Soap over the head with it several times.

The Scotsman made a very unmanly scream and ran out of the bathroom. Kia was at this point rolling on the floor laughing.

End Flashback

Jay chuckled to herself. It was rather funny now. It wasn't really then but it certainly was now. Of course since that fateful day the Scottish man had been affecting her in many different ways.

At first it had been simply an attraction for him but the more she got to know the mohawked man the more she felt for him. It was slightly problematic for her.

Jay could almost always keep herself together around everyone but it was harder around Soap. There were times she wanted to beat him over the head with a broom for being an idiot but other times where she just wanted to be in his arms. It caused her distress. And him showing up at her door at one in the morning did not help.

Soap walked back into the kitchen, wearing dry clothes and looking dry himself as well. Jay leaned on the counter and looked at him," So, what happened that gave you time for a leave?"

He raised a brow," Well, we did end the war you know?"

"Oh, that was you guys who did that?" Jay said her eyes going wide.

Soap grinned," Sure was."

Jay chuckled and punched his arm lightly," Show off. So are you hungry or anything?"

"No, right now I'd like to actually get sleep first, I'm exhausted," Soap told her.

"I bet, that's a really long flight. I'll have to actually go shopping tomorrow since there's another person," Jay muttered and Soap laughed slightly," Shut up, anyways, you know I don't have another bed so...there's the couch?"

Soap chuckled then joked," Or I could just sleep with you."

Jay pondered his words seriously for a moment," Or that."

"Wait, what? Are you serious?" The Scot asked with disbelief.

"Hmm? No, I don't care Soap, it's not like it bothers me, but I have small bed so it would be a tight squeeze," Jay told him. This had nothing to do with her feelings for Soap, though that was still a side reason as to why she didn't mind sleeping with him, but she honestly didn't mind, and she wanted him to be comfortable.

Soap smirked slightly," Okay then."

Jay yawned," Then let's go to bed because I'm really tired."

"Sounds like a plan, ma'am!" He agreed before they went to bed.

It was a little awkward at first, but after a moment it felt natural and they laid next to each other in the small bed.

"Goodnight Jay, thanks again for lettin' me stay here," Soap whispered.

Jay chuckled softly," No problem Soap, night."