Love Struck

Chapter 4 - A New Line Of Work

Dark's POV

"HQ this is super 85. I'm coming in with viper 2-7. Are we clear for landing?" Asked the pilot.

"Roger super 85." Replied HQ

As the pilot landed I couldn't take my mind of what I just did. I left him behind. I went against everything I once stood for to get away for myself. I abandoned my own brother. The afghan forces are probably burning his body right now because of me. I had no choice though. I was shot and he was dead. I would have died too if I didn't leave him. I want to cry so badly, but I can't get too emotional because if G.U.N finds out we were brothers they'll throw me out of the military. I can't let that happen.

"Alright viper 2-7 welcome back." Said the pilot while turning around to look at me.

He looked for about a second when he realized my partner wasn't there.

"Where the sergeant?" Asked the pilot.

I didn't reply. I just put my head down as I waited for the hatch to open.

"Shit." Stated the pilot.

The hatch opened and I immediately limped out of the back while still bleeding a bit from the bullet hole in my leg.

"All I wanted to do was get to my cot. I want to sleep." I thought to myself.

I approached the entrance to the base and opened the door to find no one around. I didn't care I just continued to the mess hall so I could cross over to the bases living quarters.

As I approached the mess hall I looked around at myself. My leg was shot and my armor was trashed. I had cuts and burses from the tank nearly killing me. In short I'm a mess.

I put my hands on the push doors to the mess hall and opened them quickly.

As soon as I did the lights turned on.

"SURPRISE!"

All of the enlisted men and women jumped out of hiding as my squad and the commander stood in front. The lights shined on me and in about two seconds after the surprise and when I appeared everyone stopped in shock.

I looked around at everyone in anger. Using my limping leg I proceeded by them towards the exit. But as soon as I tried to move James and Cole stopped me.

"Fuck Dark! What the hell happened?!" Asked James while grabbing a chair to force me down into. While everyone gathered around eager to hear my explanation.

I looked into James's eyes while another medic tended to my leg.

"We failed. Our target got away." I stopped.

The commander approached me next.

"You and Shadow failed at killing her!" He shouted.

"Shadow is the reason she got away! He missed the shot! I did my job correctly!" I assured him.

"So where is Shadow!?" Asked the commander.

I put my head to the side and replied.

"He didn't make it."

Everyone especially James and Cole looked at me in shock.

"How?" Asked the commander.

"He died while we tried to board the evac chopper." I replied.

"Where's the body?" Asked the commander.

"Still in the field sir." I replied while feeling like shit.

The commander was pissed off now. He quickly looked at the medic who was tending to my wound and stopped what he was doing. The commander grabbed me by the neck and pulled me into his face.

"You fucking left him there! You fucking piece of shit! What every happened to brotherhood and leave no man left behind!? What gave you the good enough reason to abandon him on the field!?" Shouted the commander.

"He was dead sir. If I didn't leave I would have died as well." I replied.

The commander put his head next to my ear and whispered.

"You must feel so proud knowing you got away you spineless solider."

The commander then threw me back into my chair and left the mess hall in fury. I looked up at James and Cole and they too were mad.

"I had no choice." I said.

"There's always a choice." Stated James.

James then walked away and left me alone with Cole.

"Cole please you understand. Right?" I pleaded.

"You shouldn't care if I understand. You should care if Shadow understood." Replied Cole as he left the room.

I began to cry as I was left alone in the mess hall by myself.

"I don't know how to make this better. Shadow I'm sorry. Fuck man I am. I had no other option please understand." I said to myself.

I looked around and began to stand back up to head back to my quarters. On the way there I was being stared down by all the men and women I used to call friends. Now I'm there enemy. I will admit. I'm no better then them.

Shadow's POV

"Wake up! WAKE UP!" Someone shouted.

The next thing I felt was a cold furry of water hit my face.

I opened my eyes to find two people standing in front of me. I was restrained in a chair with no where to go.

"Nice of you to join us assassin." Said the girl.

"What's going on?" I asked.

"We're asking the questions! You're just lucky our medic's fixed you up from all those wounds we put into you! So just sit there and listen to what we have to say!" Shouted the girl.

I remained silent as the man approached me.

He knelt down in front of me and I was shocked by who it was. I didn't know him, but I did shoot him.

"My names Nexus and I believe you're the one who shot me." Said the white hedgehog.

I nodded my head slowly.

"I'll admit that round was a big bitch. I'm kind of wondering though. Why did you shoot me?" Asked Nexus.

I didn't respond.

Nexus put his hand under my chin and lifted my head up.

"We'll start simple first. Tell me; what's your name and occupation?" Asked Nexus.

"My name is Shadow. Shadow the hedgehog and I'm a sniper for G.U.N." I replied.

"Good." Said Nexus while letting his partner take his place.

She was a black hedgehog with tan skin. Her eyes are purple and in a strange way she looked harmless to me.

"How about this. When you answer a question we give you. We'll tell you something about us?" Asked the black hedgehog.

I nodded my head.

"Alright considering you got one right so far I'll start off. My names Dove and this is Nexus as you already know. We're the head of security for the Rebellion." Said Dove.

"Why did you help me?" I asked.

"No. No. No. You have to answer one of ours first." Said Dove while turning it back over to her partner.

"What was your mission?" Asked Nexus.

"Our mission was to assassinate your leader. The one giving the speech." I replied.

Nexus and Dove looked at each other in confusion.

"Amy? The pink hedgehog?" Questioned Dove.

"Yes." I replied.

"Amy. That's her name." I thought to myself.

"Get Logan down here." Ordered Nexus.

Dove left the room.

Nexus approached me and knelt down beside me again.

"Off the record Shadow. I think you're mad at your partner." Said Nexus.

I looked into his eyes and replied.

"Yes."

"I don't blame you. If I was left to die. I would be just as pissed." Admitted Nexus.

I looked at him and then the door flung open and in walked another white hedgehog with blue eyes. This must be Logan.

"Please leave Nexus." Ordered Logan.

Nexus obeyed and left with Dove at his side.

Logan paced back and forth then started.

"I'm sorry." Said Logan.

"For what?" I asked in confusion.

"I'm sorry that we had to shoot you in order to catch you." Replied Logan.

"Why do you want me?" I asked.

"Because the rebellion needs you." Replied Logan.

"Why?" I asked.

"You're dead Shadow." Stated Logan.

"What?" I questioned.

"G.U.N thinks your dead. You're off the grid in short. That was our plan in the beginning. Now the plan is convincing you." Replied Logan.

"Convincing me for what?" I asked.

"I want you to help us." Replied Logan.

Logan approached me and put his hand on my bare shoulder.

"We need someone like you. And I feel that after your partner abandoned you like that you deserve some redemption." Stated Logan.

"Let me get this straight. You want me to go rogue against a world superpower and fight for your freedom?" I questioned.

"In short yes, but its not only our freedom your going to be fighting for. It's yours as well. Shadow if you accept what I'm offering you, I promise you won't regret it. We need you. If you do this I guarantee you will be fighting for the good guys for once. I guarantee that you have my word as a man that once your work is up you can return home I free hedgehog." Replied Logan.

I didn't have to think about it.

"When do I start?" I asked.

Logan smiled and replied.

"As soon as you're able. Those bullets will slow you down for a few days. I need you to be at tip top condition to do what I will ask."

Logan then came behind me and released the restraints. I stood up with some pain and offered him my hand.

"It will be a pleasure working for you." I said.

Logan took my hand and replied.

"No, it will be a pleasure working for us."

We both smiled and he started to guide me to the exit.

As soon as he was about to open the door he stopped me.

"As a warning everyone knows your were G.U.N. I will do what I can, but I can't promise everyone will be nice to you. Also Shadow later on once your settled come by my office. I need to tell you something." Said Logan.

"Yes sir." I replied.

"Good. Nexus will take you on a tour of the capital building where you will be staying. He's my right hand man and I trust him completely. Don't make him mad, but you already shot him once. So I'm sure he's a little mad already." Stated Logan.

"I will be on my best behavior." I assured him.

"Good. Now let's go." Stated Logan as he opened the door.

I walked outside and in my head I had two goals now. One was to take my revenge on my brother and G.U.N and the most important goal was to see that pink hedgehog again. Amy.