Hello again good readers, here we go with chapter 2 I hope you enjoy.

Chapter 2: Things were different back then.

'I don't need your attention' this simple sentence caused Soap to recall some of her old memories.

Flashback 5 years ago

After the bitter events on the bridge when 'Imran Zakhaev' tried to kill them; Ghost or like those times Gaz was shot in the back of his head and was thought dead even Soap believed that he was dead but he wasn't . it's still a miracle to all of them that how he did survive a shot in his head .

after he was out of hospital he didn't go back to his family nobody asked him why maybe he didn't want to worry his family.
Anyways the bullet had its own damage he couldn' t walk well for a while. since most of their teammates were killed on the bridge they had new soldiers in the SAS; yet everything seemed normal like nothing had happened. the bridge incident got the remaining soldiers of bravo team even closer to each other than before and that meant Price, Simon and Soap were now friends some sort.

Soap didn't want to lose any more of her friends or at least teammates and Ghost's physical problem had made her so worried and because of that she spent most of her time with him.

The doctor said that he needed time and so much rest but Ghost as stubborn as he is wanted to get back to his normal life which isn't so normal for most of the people but it was how he liked it; he didn't want to stay put.
Soap knew well that it wasn't just Ghosts body that was injured but also his mind even after he was able to talk he didn't say anything and that made both Soap and Price more worried. Soap tried to make conversation time and time again. she even tried to use her humour to make him laugh but that didn't work either and she gave up.

A week after that Soap was sitting on top of the hood of a jeep Ghost's conditions had made her affected and she was desperately trying to find some way to help him. Ghost wasn't her best friend at the moment but he was her only friend and seeing him in pain made her so sad. she hadn't eaten her lunch that day telling Price that she wasn't hungry because she had ate a whole breakfast but Price knew she was lying because he had watched her from his table the whole time. ''what should I do?'' Soap thought ''I can't just sit here and watch. he's in pain I can see that. huh Everyone can. he thinks he's hiding his pain he's wrong ,I can_'' ''talking to your self Soap ,going nuts eh?'' Price interrupted her a huge smile on his face and a cup of tea in his hand. Soap almost jumped out of her skin when she heard that but tried to act normal and so she just returned the smile. '' Oh sorry captain I was just...'' she tried to hide her feelings but she knew everyone was like an open book to price; it was just like that he could read minds or at least her mind. ''thinking.'' Soap finished her sentence ''do you always think out loud Soap? maybe you're really going nuts.'' Price said trying to sound more friendly this time. Soap sighed ''maybe I am going nuts... '' ''anyways what was that important to think about that you didn't come for lunch,don't try to lie again because I was watching you at breakfast you didn't finish your meal'' Price said and waited for her to answer while drinking his tea.
''It's hmm it's about Gaz sir; he's not himself lately he doesn't even talk to me. I've done nothing to him.'' Soap said without looking in her superiors direction. ''It's okey that you care about your teammate; but you know you should give him some time. he needs time to heal both physically and mentally; if you give him that time, then he'll become himself again.'' Price said ''but it's been two weeks after he's back from the hospital how much time does he need to at least talk with us ,we're his friends right? he wont get better if he doesn't share his pain or at least talk with us.'' Soap said this time trying to make eye contact. ''Is that how you think ? anyways you're such an impatient soldier you know? he needs more than two weeks to get better; besides man doesn't die from lack of talking Soap.'' Price said finishing his cup . ''but what can I do for him to get better?'' Soap asked ready to get the final advice from her CO. ''Just be there for him that's what friends do right? trust me he's stronger than that he can handle himself.''
Price said half way leaving.
''thank you sir it really helped.'' Soap said happily ''any time Soap, any time.'' Price said with a smile on his face. he was so glad that his advices were useful for Soap. Soap watched as price left.
''my stomach is eating itself... let's go eat something; oh I'm talking to myself again but its ok it's better than silence anyways.'' without talking to herself any more she made her way to the dinning hall where she could find something delesiouce to eat she decided to give ghost some more days; she also learned something else from Price that day; to always be patient,the first thing that a sniper must learn.

that night in the dinning hall when all of the SAS soldiers were chatting and eating Price, Soap and Ghost were eating their dinner in silence surprisingly it seemed that Ghost had no problem. he was eating like normal but still refused to talk; Soap on the other hand was visibly playing with her food and somehow was uncomfortable. Price knew it was because of Ghost. after Ghost had finished his dish Price broke the silence. ''Soap help Gaz to his room doc said he should rest and before you say anything ,that's an order '' with that he moved his gaze from Soap to Ghost who looked so uncomfortable after hearing that. it's true that Ghost is so stubborn but he is very good at following orders. Soap slowly rose from her seat. ''Yes sir'' Soap said making her way towards Ghost's wheelchair. Ghost said nothing but frowned. Soap carefully moved him towards his room.
the moon was shining in the clear night sky and Soap was thankful because she didn't want to accidentally drop Ghost to the ground and cause him some serious problems all because she couldn't see where she was going.
as soon as they were in front of Ghost's room; Soap opened the door and was about to help Ghost to move through the door frame but he pushed her away.
''I can do it myself.'' Ghost said almost yelling ''I was just tryin_ '' Soap was interrupted by Ghost.
''I don't need your attention stay out of this.'' Ghost said angrily and moved his wheelchair to his room and closed the door behind him. Soap just stood there she was a little shaken by Ghosts sudden yelling.
''I was just trying to help.'' she said quietly and then left the place to her own room.

after that night Soap still tried to help Ghost even though he would push her away every time but finally Ghost gave up and accepted her friendship. he finally accepted that it was no harm to share his feelings with Price and Soap. whenever he needed help they were there for him without asking something in return and he found that he could trust them; although he and Price never got along well. Ghost's sarcasm and stubbornness were some things that Price couldn't tolerate them. but Soap was an exception to that. maybe because she always knew how to be super stubborn yet wise enough to obey her CO when needed.

time passed and Ghost gained his strength and was able to walk even do some trainings. after he was able to walk he would wake up early mornings and run around the training course saying that he missed his legs so much and he would never sit again;of course he was joking and he had to give up any time soon,and he did.

It was a sunny day in the SAS base. Ghost was in the shooting range testing his shooting. after a long time being away from any kind of weapons he wanted to test his abilities. to himself he was now so different from before; losing all of his teammates and his own nearly death experience had changed him. when the rifle clicked he realised that he was lost in thoughts,again.
''nicely done. I can say you did it even better than yesterday.'' Soap said suddenly from behind him. ''how long have you been there you muppet?'' Ghost said putting his right hand on his heart.
''what little baby? did I startle you?'' Soap said humorously. '' funny'' Ghost said annoyed. '' you were shot in the head a couple of months ago and now you look nothing like that moody crippled you once were.'' Soap said grabbing a M4A1 from a table.
''so what am I to you now, a ghost?'' Ghost asked finishing reloading his gun. ''you were already a Ghost; sneaking to every corner of the base without being spotted but now I think you realy earned this name.'' Soap hit some targets then said ''you know what?,I'm gonna call you Ghost from now on do you have a problem with that?'' Soap asked looking directly in Ghosts eyes waiting for his answer.
''No I don't.'' Ghost replied simply.
'' Good Ghost.'' Soap said and they both laughed.

Back to present.

Loyalists base

Jane"Soap"MacTavish

05:17 P.M.

The sun was setting and Soap was sitting on some wooden boxes in loyalists base.
after she had a whole coversation with kamarov about Ghost's behavier she was extremely tired.
" you never change Soap." Price said. Soap didn't react. " what's troubling you this time?" Price asked. " nothing I just needed some alone time." Soap answered. " don't try to lie to me Soap you need alone time when some thing troubles you; so tell me what's that, maybe I can help you." Price said sitting on one of the wooden boxes.

" I think I told you price it's nothing." Soap answered while playing with her dog tags in her hand. Price stayed silent for a moment. he knew Soap was trying to hide her pain but that didn't mean she didn't need help. " it's about Ghost, isn't it? I heard from Kamarov; he's broken some of Yuri's ribs.
he's so strong but he's using it in the wrong ways." Price said. " so his name is Yuri. then I think I should go apologize for what that muppet has done." Soap said rising. " then I guess I should be the one to talk with Ghost." Price said. " No Price, I haven't forgot the last time you two talked with each other; I'll do it my self; as soon as possible." Soap said then put her dog tags in her pocket and went towards the infirmary. Price watched her go. he knew there was nothing he could do to help Ghost or even Soap.

maybe a little more time was what they all needed; but their enemy was still alive. ''Makarov" was some where out there.
he was gaining his power back and with task force in its weakest days he was becoming more powerful than before.
Soap must find a quick way to reorganize her team; this is what she has in mind.

:/well this is the end of chapter 2 . there is a mere chance that I don't continue the story but if you enjoyed it let me know. Thanks for reading.