Summary/disclaimer: Time for another chapter of Shadows of the Freelancers. Enjoy the 1000-word chapter. I don't own RvB, Rooster Teeth does.
(UNSC Wind Power Facility.)
Michigan had expected Carolina to be angry when he and the rest of his squad of Freelancers to arrive at their location.
Which amused him slightly when Tex blocked Carolina's attempt to kick her.
"WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING HERE!?"
Carolina roared before Tex roundhouse kicked the former Freelancer commander to the ground.
"Way to greet us again when we show up, Lina… We show up and you want to murder your backup… Great plan…"
Michigan said as Carolina charged Tex again before Vermont and Nevada blocked her.
"Michigan, how the hell are you even alive?"
Carolina asked as Washington and the others, who had been watching the Freelancer squabble finally walked over.
Vermont, Wisconsin, Minnesota, California, Nevada, and Pennsylvania all drew their guns on the Simulation troopers.
"Whoa, whoa, whoa, put the guns down!"
The Teal soldier said as Michigan turned to Tex as the rest of his friends held the others at gunpoint.
"Reds and Blues?"
Michigan asked as Tex nodded, Michigan turned to the other 6 Freelancers.
"Lower your guns, their dangerous…. In a way, but they're on our side."
Michigan ordered as they nodded and lowered their guns as Vermont chuckled, his dark red and silver armor and Security Helmet made him stand out compared to Michigan's forest green and blue colored armor.
"Well, you guys don't look like much…"
Vermont said as Michigan turned to the Freelancer in amusement.
"They threw Maine off a cliff and killed him, Verm…. That's more can I can say for you, Mr. Assault Specialist…"
Michigan stated as Vermont sighed, Michigan turned to the Reds and Blues.
"I'll tell who we are… You tell me your names, sound good, troops?"
Michigan said mockingly as one of them went to speak before the one in dark blue armor spoke up.
"Ok, Mr. soldier man."
He said as Michigan chuckled and started to introduce the Freelancers.
"I'm Agent Michigan, you know Tex… Mr. Loud mouth is Vermont, the girl with the Shotgun and Meta like helmet and white and brown is Pennsylvania… The man with the Assault Rifle and Katana and aqua like armor is Nevada… Red and gold with the regular helmet is Wisconsin and Blue and Red with the samurai like helmet is California…"
Michigan explained as one of the red soldiers with a shotgun looked over the Freelancers with a bit of hesitance,
"And why do we need your help, you don't entirely look like the most… Friendly of soldiers…. If you catch my drift."
The Shotgun soldier said as Carolina looked at Michigan and glowered.
"He isn't, Michigan does nothing but plan, backstab those who can't help him and is loyal only to those he considers friends… Like the bi-…"
Carolina started to say as Michigan turned to her and crossed his arms.
"Oh, and breaking Epsilon out of the Containment unit is doing him a favor? You're not really one to talk, Carolina… I might be a snake… But at least I'll admit it, so will Tex… You wouldn't admit you can't do this on your own if it came back and bit you on the face… You need us and we all want the old man dead… I just happen to know my allies from enemies, Ms. Grudge…"
Michigan said as Carolina drew her magnum before Tex drew her shotgun on Carolina.
"Well… Glad Tex hasn't changed…"
Church muttered as Caboose blinked under his helmet.
"Tex, Ms. Crabby lady is back."
Caboose said as Michigan rolled his eyes and looked at Tex.
"As much as I'm sure half of us want to see you 2 kill each other like you did years ago in the training room… We still need to find the director… And we can't do that without Epsilon… Church if I remember names right… Without him, no killing the old man you want to kill… So… Until that's done, you two can't shoot each other…"
Michigan said as he turned to the other Freelancers.
"Penn, go see if there are any supplies here for us, Vermont, go try and find us a better ride, Wisconsin, you're the grease monkey, see if you can help Church…. Nevada, Cali...? you can set up a perimeter…"
Michigan said as they nodded and went to do their duties before Michigan turned back to Carolina.
"You and Wash are stuck with us…. So, deal with it, princess…. You can't just bark orders at people who you know will beat you… Now then… I'm going to check with Zeta… And get some answers on things…"
Michigan stated before turning and leaving the group as Tex lowered her shotgun.
"He's a jackass… But he's a crafty jackass…. And he's right… Then again…"
Tex said as she pointed the gun at Washington.
"Ok, I know your angry about the Sidewinder incident… But…. Uh…. No hard feelings?"
Washington asked before Tex wacked Wash in the face with the gun and he crashed to the ground.
"Yeah, no hard feelings…"
Tex stated before she put the gun onto her armor and looked at the Reds and Blues.
"Looks like you idiots are stuck with me… And I'm stuck with you…"
Tex said as she looked at the others and then turned and walked away as Tucker turned to Caboose and the Reds.
This was too much for them to take in all at once… One of their own friends had returned from the dead, more Freelancers…
And now they had much work to do…
Author notes
Phew, another chapter done! Yes, it was short, I know… Next chapter on next Sunday will be longer. I also want to point out this arc will follow the events of Season 10 and then after that will be original in season 11… As for Tex and Michigan? I will explain their partnership from the past next chapter. Next chapter will show the Freelancers talking and takes place during The New Kid. Until then, Lighting Wolf out!