Mission 6: Safe Recovery – Alpha and Bravo I.

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(November 19, 2013. Mecca, Saudi Arabia. 1046 hrs. Day 1.)

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Angelo would find himself sited on his plane, more precisely confused, since his last day on Cairo. After an extremely real and confusing dream for his young mind, stayed what was left of that day and the travel to Mecca searching and wondering about what he saw. Moreover and more intriguing, the visit card on his bed. No, should have been left by Naruto before he left Tokyo. A prank, maybe. The blond young man would have put it on the brunet's trousers on a certain night. He knew well of Naruto's habit of pulling pranks for fun, yet knew the blond's lack of maturity and intelligence.

The Brazilian boy pulled his arms on the back of his neck, after he started to listen to a song by his earphones. The hot heather would leave him more ease, although the Arabian air's dryness would make the need to wear few clothes irresistible. Just like Cairo, would enjoy being topless for an entire day just like home. That give he a slight ecstasy as some discreet smiles would prove, finally making him relax. Sometimes, would remember of when was a younger teenager that lacked any attractive traits, and would make his self-esteem so low at the point of wearing an armor of shirts in such a warm place. The Amazon Forest's weather would make him wearing clothes more annoying, together with puberty would make him wish to shedder any of his wearing.

But now, he would look at his fitness body through the glass of the cockpit and also looking down through his own eyes, as the sun of Arabia would make his tan skin glow. That even gave him a glimpse of happiness for himself, thus giving him more slight smiles, as one thing never changed: he still kept shy and discreet. The ugly duckling who became the handsome swan.

Until for his surprise…

-"You think you're a Playboy girl or something?" – asked a voice from behind him. Immediately got scared and surprised by the hoarse voice he knew very well.

-"What the fuck?! Naruto?!"- he said turning to the blond's trickster and smiling face. More strange was the Uzumaki's wearing: An strange white robe, tied by the waist by an dark orange bandage. Strange black ropes as circles on his shoulders, and symbols like the number 6 on the robe's collar. With the robe open from the neck to the waist, Angelo views in the Asian boy's build: Overall, to be less worked out than the brunet, especially the arms and the abdomen.

-"It's weird to keep looking?"- Naruto asks, sited crouched on the Falcon's wing.

-"What the fuck, are you doing here?! You…! You was supposed to…!"- Angelo says, still surprised.

-"In Tokyo? I'm in there too. In fact, obviously, I'm both there and here. You didn't think I would let you leave alone and grab all the glory by yourself, 'ttebayo?" Naruto said.

-"…what the shit did you…?" Angelo says, getting even more confused.

-"This is my world. Get over it." Said the blond, more serious, but still smiling.

-"… fuck, nevermind then. What are you? An ghost? Guardian angel? Spiritual guide?"- Angelo asked.

-"The last one, yes."- Naruto said.

-"Right… so… why are you here? To where you want to guide me?"- Angelo asked. The eyes on the Uzumaki's eyes started to bright as a signal of answer. The blond also closed his eyes smiling.

-"It's gonna be a long journey around the globe. And every time you think you're finished, you'll be only starting another one. But, I'll make sure you'll never will be alone on this. I'll show you to many places and people. No matter what, I only ask you to not stop. Because, I need you to follow this path. Because I need you."-

Angelo looked at the blond boy with discredit and shock after what he just said. Obviously not only such circumstances were completely weird, but not this "spirit" was talking with him with such requests. Naruto looked at the indian like he understood Angelo's reaction, with a certain and disturbing calm.

-"I know it's hard for you to believe in such a thing but… at least give it a try. By the way, I also know you love travels and RPG games. Think about it as a real one. Remember, last night on Cairo was a DLC just for you."- Asked the blond.

-"So… what I should do next?"- Angelo asked. More calm and trying to understand the request.

-"It starts on her…" Naruto said looking to the front, an act Angelo followed soon after. Both then looked just at the same direction.

There was a girl, not much older than both of them, which was bringing quite the curiosity of the young fighter pilot. Not about beauty, but knowledge. She seemed someone intelligent as him, which was something to be put in reference. She didn't seemed to be a PMC like him, more like an ordinary college student. Always with a high-tech earphone and laptop, it gave some impressions to those who were curious. Angelo included. He would find her pale and delicate skin together with black hair and eyes, a reminiscent from where he was born. Even more, was the wish to speak with her.

-"What you want me to do?" Angelo asked, getting himself more into the situation.

-"Once you're back, just give her a quick date. Just like two friends. You have to show her your skills who are making you extraordinary behind a cockpit. If she acknowledges it, then your walk starts here, easy and smooth." Naruto answered.

-"Wait, you serious?! You want me to…!" Angelo says, as he suddenly looked back. To his surprise, Naruto suddenly disappeared, to be nowhere on the hangar to be found. Realizing all that he was needed to be told was been told, Angelo looks around and down. Now he knew more adventure was to come…

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(11:34)

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-"We lost the Spiridus somewhere over the Red Sea. Intel implied it was headed to here, the Arabian Peninsula. Unfortunately, we'll not have a chance to hunt them down now, as we have been given a new mission. We need to rescue a VIP kidnapped by the Valahia, as well as retake mining plants that have been captured. Our first rescue team made contact with the VIP, but are now in hiding. We don't have much time. The situation is critical for both missions. This is going to be a "Joint Assault Operation". Fight alongside your trusted allies and bring victory. There's also a large jamming station in the Turkish mountains. Its affecting the transport system within the Anatolia area and need to be neutralized ASAP. An industrial area around a nearby channel has been occupied and is supplying power for the jamming. This is a "Joint Assault". It requires cooperation between both parties. This will be a series of difficult operations, but I know Antares Squadron can weather this storm."- Burford was giving a report for the pilots.

-" Aí irmão (Hey bro)." André asked Angelo. The later, by what he saw earlier, was strangely quiet and focused on the explanation.

-"Que?! Q-Que foi?! (What?! W-What is it?!)" Angelo says, whispering but surprised.

-"Wow… calma aí, brother. Sentindo falta de chana? Vai no putero que resolve. (Ease up, brother. Missing up a pussy? Get to the whorehouse and work it out.)" André answers.

-"Both of you, shut up and pay attention. Leave the conversation for later. This is an important mission. One Mr. LeBlanc, officer of the IIAO, has been kidnapped by the Valahia. IUPF special forces, code name 'Fat Duck', rescued him but was hit by hostiles in the run. They've crash landed in the industrial area on the outskirts of Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. The IUPF has decided to send a rescue helicopter, 'Paper-wasp', to save the VIP. Antares Squad will fly escort. Paper-wasp will proceed through the oil field, then rescue the target from the city. After the rescue, Paper-wasp will cross the oil field again for safety. Antares will support. The success of this mission rests on how quickly the rescue can be completed. Hostiles are unlikely to give up pursuit of the helicopter easily. Remain in guard until the very end."- Burford briefs the duo.

-"Well boss… the city and the oil fields aren't exacly close from each other."- André asks.

-"That's why one gets to the city, while the other stays with the helicopter. Understood?"- Burford answer them.

-"Yes sir."- Angelo answer, before both him and André leave. While on the way…

- "O que você queria, irmão? (What did you wanted, brother?)"- Angelo asks, now driven curious. More curious he gets when André responds with a giggle.

- "Tava pensando na gente dá uma volta com a Rebecca. Ate que ela é legal (Was think about us hanging out with Rebecca. She is kinda nice)"- André said, between a unique but extremely calm excitement. Finally would hang out at his way since the conflict started.

- "Rebecca, huh?" Angelo said, turning around his eyes. Maybe he doesn't have more concerns right now?

-"É. Branquinha, morena. Tá sempre com um fone-de-ouvido de linha e um laptop. Eu sei que você já viu por aí. Acho até que tava procurando a gente pelo jeito que ela falou comigo. (Yeah. White, brunette. Is Always with a top line earphone and a laptop. I know ya saw her around here. I think she was even lookin' for us by the way she talked to me.)" -

Angelo stopped listening there. Standing speechless as it wasn't strange enough the vision he had earlier.

-"Então, irmão. Tudo certo pra mais tarde? (So bro, all right for later?)"- André asked. Angelo was frozen and he stranged he wouldn't be slightly excited.

-"All starts here."-

"T-Tá, claro…! Ela parece legal! (O-Of course...! She looks nice!)"- Stammered with a pale skin. Sudden both smiled with, for André would be just a teenager's hang out. For Angelo… only the future tells…