Gabe: This is just a chapter where Henry becomes a Ghost and meets his team.
The helicopter soared across the sky and reached its destination. The team of Ghosts began to crawl out and head towards a military base. This base was where Ghosts and most of the US military were stationed in the West. It is called Fort Hope. Inside, there were bunkers, weapon caches, tanks, jeeps, and helicopters. This base was located somewhere near San Diego. The Ghosts split up with Daniel, Henry, and unnamed Ghost heading to meet Major Jennings, while the rest of the team went to their bunkers. Daniel led Henry and the Ghost to the base's command center.
"Before we go, I must reintroduce our mutual friend, Lieutenant David Gordon. Do you remember him Henry?" said Daniel with a look of amusement on his face.
"Ahh Gordon, it's you again. Nice to meet you again" Henry said to the masked Ghost. The Ghost just nodded and took off his balaclava to reveal his face. He had brown eyes, black hair and was growing some facial hair.
"It is a pleasure to meet you again Henry. I still owe you a drink after that operation many years ago." replied David.
"Well, that was a long time ago. So we can forget about that now."
"Well boys, let's go in now." said Daniel. The three men entered a room where two men dressed in military uniforms greeted them. Quickly, the Ghosts saluted the military officers.
"At ease, hello gentlemen, it is nice to see you alive and well." said Major Jennings.
"William, just debrief Hector Williams about the Ghosts." the other officer said. His name was unknown but it is clear from the badge on his shirt, he is a major.
"Alright then Major, let us get started. Hector, you were a former Navy SEAL? Is that right?"
"I was yes, a SEAL. I served in the conflict against the Federation a long time ago." replied Henry.
"Why were you imprisoned by the Federation?"
"I had tried to lead a rebellion against them. Unbeknownst to us, there was a mole in our group and we were all captured. Luckily, I was allowed to live but imprisoned and forced to do hard work."
"I see, so would like to join us, the Ghosts?"
"What are the Ghosts? What do they do?"
"The Ghosts are the remnants of the US special forces. We are here to do operations that normal infantrymen cannot do. We are the best of the best. We are the ones who give Americans hope for a better world. We want you to join us. We want you to help us fight back against the Federation. What do you say Hector? Will you join us?"
"I will join the Ghosts."
"Splendid, you will get your uniform and mask soon. Welcome back to the military!"
"Thanks for getting me out of that hell. I thought I was going to die in there soon."
"Don't thank me, thank Thompson. He's the one who wanted to bust you out. Anyways, let me tell you our goal. Our goal is to capture the Federation leaders and gain the codes to their orbital weapon. We will then use the weapon to destroy the Federation." said a excited Jennings.
"I don't think that's going to be easy but I'm willing to do it for the better of America." Henry said but he knew that he was doubtful that the plan was going to succeed.
"Well that's great, now you may go with Thompson and Gordon to the bunkers. You must get ready for your first mission as a Ghost." Major Jennings said to Henry. Daniel, David and Henry then got up and saluted the officers. They left to go to the bunkers.
"Here is your room Henry. Before you go off to sleep, let me show you the rest of the team. Our team is Zulu 3. We all have callsigns or codenames. Yours is Tank. As you know mine is Phantom and David's is Voodoo." said Daniel. Daniel then pointed to a dark skinned male in his 30's with a shaven head.
"This here is Corporal Lance "Ocelot" Simmons."
"Nice to meet you Hector Williams." Lance spoke with a southern accent. Henry and Lance shook hands. Daniel then pointed to a young woman.
"That over there is Sergeant Nicole Drew. She's also known as Banshee." As Daniel spoke to Henry, Nicole turned around and waved to Henry. Henry waved back. He already knew that he liked her.
"Well, that's Zulu 3. Get some rest staff sergeant."
"Dan, I'm still a staff sergeant?"
"Yup, I just promoted you to your original rank. Now get some rest. Tomorrow, you will be getting your gear. " Daniel said. Daniel and the others then went inside their tents to go sleep. Henry went to his tent and lied down. He began to wonder what could lie ahead. As he kept wondering, his eyes started to close and he drifted away in to slumber.
Gabe: Just an introduction to the team. More will be coming. Thanks for reading.