Disclaimer: Thank you for your patience. I had trouble getting this chapter to my liking. I might also have been distracted by tumblr. "
Chapter 9
War, all over again..?
Ceasefire was over. The war was going on once more, but it was not as it should be. The teams had bonded. Even Soldier hesitated before shooting. Either side were unhappy with their predicament. Sniper had held investigated with all the older members of RED. A lot of them, he discovered, had been trapped here as well, after their contract ended. It appeared that the only way out, as their medic explained, was natural death.
It was not an option to him. Or to anyone for that matter. As he sat in his roost, leaning against the wall, he stared up at the ceiling. The sky seemed to reflect such mood. It was dark, almost black, and lightning ran across now and then. He looked outside, catching the door to his roost opening lightly. He turned his head towards it as the BLU Spy pulled himself inside quietly.
Sniper rose an eyebrow lightly, observing him. He remained silent, as the Spy sat down beside him quietly. They sat in awkward silence for a moment. "So.." Sniper started. "I found a way out. But it's risky." Spy blurted out. Sniper rose his eyebrows over his sunglasses, tilting his head curiously. "We'll need to blow the door off, to get out, but..I think it should work." And then I can go after the Administrator.. Spy thought to himself.
Thunder boomed, lightning crackled into the sky. The rain started to pour. Both looked outside. There had only been a few gun shots but now it had completely stopped. Both team had retreated into their bases. Spy stared outside, ignoring the Sniper that was staring at him. Sniper started to reach over to the man, but quickly pulled back and stare at Spy, as the turned around. "Tell your team, yes?" He looked tired, the bushman noticed. He frowned lightly. "Spah, you don't look good."
He laughed lightly. "I'm fine, Slim." He replied, standing up. " I'll tell my team tonight, at dinner. Maybe you should do the same...Sniper?" The tall man blinked, and looked up at Spy. "Oi will, mate." He replied, standing up himself. He looked outside at the downpour. "But we should wait for the rain to calm down, mate." Spy looked outside. He rubbed his arms lightly. The thin blouse and jacket did little to keep the humidity out. "I suppose." He sat back down, Sniper doing the same. The silence was uncomfortable.
They both watched one another, taking in little details they hadn't noticed before. Spy kept rubbing his arms, until a brown vest was flung onto him. He looked as the Sniper closed a crate. "Always keep one or two handy." He replied, leaning back again. Spy gave him a small thankful smile, slipping it on and sighing. He pulled a deck of cards from his pocket. "Care for a game? Anything will work."
Sniper nodded. They settled on go fish, and after a few even games, the rain had turned into a faint drizzle, allowing for either of them to return to their bases. Spy was in his room, when he noticed he was still wearing his friend's vest. "Oops..better have it handy for tommorow.." He mumbled, putting it on his desk. He went and joined the others in the mess hall, staying by Engie most of the time, since he really was the only one he could talk to without getting his ears blown off. When they had eaten their dinner, everyone went off to do their own thing. Spy simply sat at the table, staring outside at the dark cloud.
He had a nagging feeling, that something bad was going to happen.