Modern Warfare 3: Smoothing the Rough Edges

Rating: T (but only for a bit of cussing)

Disclaimer: The characters portrayed in this story are used for entertainment only, nor does the author make any money from writing it.

A/N: This one's short too, sadly enough. But, the long one is coming up soon too. ;) And I actually used some more Russian in this chapter! :D Not just "da!" Anyways, enjoy. :3

duvalia: Nah, you're fine. ;) I'm just happy you're reviewing at all. That's true. Longer for me is more challenging. And mine are short and sweet. :P So that makes it all better. Yep, Roach is worried about Ghost. xD He cares for his superior. I'm not entirely sure what part he plays either…I think I'm going for a friend that sort of helps them along the way, through their journey. But, I guess I'll find out when you do. Lol

VerityA: Thanks! Glad you're sticking with it!

SuddenSummerStorm: Why hello! :P I'm happy that you liked them. :3 Yeah, sunflower seeds are great. I've never tried salted watermelon seeds, but I'll have to. It sounds good. I think that Infinity Ward and Treyarch are going back and forth, or something like that. But that would be awesome if they sneaked a peek here and looked at all the awesome stories and got ideas for it. I'm very excited for it to come out. :P


Chapter 9: Lost

Ghost's eyes widened, "Really?" he asked.

The nurse nodded, "Now shoo!" she cried while waving them away with her hands, "I don't need perfectly healthy men crowding up my infirmary!"

The two soldiers scurried away until they met up with Ivan who was grinning madly.

"You knew all along, didn't you?" Roach asked with a smile on his face.

Ivan nodded, "I figured you would be happier with a nurse's point of view as opposed to mine." he explained.

The two grunted in understanding. "So we're free to go?" Ghost wondered out loud.

"Yes," Ivan replied, "but I will request that you let me come with you."

"Why?" they asked in unison.

Ivan smiled kindly, "I would like to help you bring down Makarov, and I would also like to see you reunited with your captains."

They looked at each other in a silent discussion; both of them realizing that they wanted to take him along. He was a friend and a valuable ally. It would also be nice to have him there for companionship. They jerked their heads to end the interaction.

"You can come. We're going to Moscow!" Roach sang.

Ghost gave him a long look before shaking it off. Ivan stood there shaking in anticipation when he realized something, "Before we leave though, were you planning on taking anyone else with you?"

Ivan shook his head, "Niet, just me. And trust me, I have many contacts who will help us along the way."

The two grinned at this and set off for their quarters. Ghost and Roach packed what possessions they had left and went to meet Ivan. When they reached the Sergeant's private quarters, he was finishing up his packing. He noticed them and smiled,declaring, "We are ready, my friends!"

They set off first in a truck that Ivan borrowed from a Corporal, after promising several times that would bring it back.

They traveled for hours. None of them had brought a map, so they had to guess by using compasses which way to go. Finally after boredom took hold of him Roach asked the question all of them were thinking; "Where are we?"

Ghost who was driving shrugged, "Don't know, mate."

Ivan sat in silence but watched the exchange, chuckling and then falling into silence once again.

About a half an hour later, Ghost came to a stop - In the middle of nowhere. Roach got out and looked around. After turning around in a circle a few times, with the others staring at him strangely, he sighed, "Guys, we're lost."


So this leads up to a chapter that I hope is going to be funny. In my mind it is, but I'll leave that for you guys to decide. ;)