I'm back and ready to continue on with the next part. It won't be long for Humphrey and the others to finish their training. Well for now I can say is that enjoy what I have this time and with me luck.

6 months later

December 15 08:21hrs

S.A.S Training Grounds, Great Britain

Humphrey along with the other operatives were doing a practice run from the chopper and were going to slide down the ropes from the chopper and hit the building for hostage rescue. As the chopper approached the area. Humphrey looked at his team. It was him and 3 operatives. Only a 4 man team the others would do this as well. Since their was now snow on the ground. They had on as Snow camo thermal sweaters, ACU camo pants, black thermal tactical gloves, and tactical boots. They had on mostly SMG chest rigs and their right leg holsters since they were going to do the run. Weapons they were using is the MP5 silenced secondary is the USP.45 silenced. The chopper approached the area and stopped. Two ropes were then dropped and Humphrey and the others got on the ropes and slid down the rope to the snowy ground. As they hit the ground they took their position, the chopper left the area. Humphrey signaled them to move up to the building. As they moved into position they placed on their gas mask, Humphrey kicked the door and the team moved in engaged the wooden targets. Humphrey shouted out to them. "Check your corners!" As the moved up one operative spoke. "Clear left." So did another one. "Clear right." Humphrey spoke. "Hallway clear. Move up." They went up the stairs to the room where the hostage must be at. They moved in and saw the door was closed Humphrey took the left side while another operative took the right side. Humphrey spoke. "Flash bang ready." One of the operatives pulled out a flash bang and pulled the pin. Humphrey kicked the door and moved back and the operative threw the flash bang. The flash bang went off and they moved in hitting the targets and they cleared the room. They found the dummy hostage and cut loose of the plastic wire that had it's hands tied behind the chair. One of the operatives picked him up and Humphrey contacted for extraction. "Big Bird this is Team One we have the hostage and are on our way to LZ point 4. Over." The pilot responded. "Roger that Team One, were on route now." Humphrey spoke out. Let's go." One of the operatives picked up the hostage and they left the building. They were moving north heading for the LZ, and the helo approached and landed. As they moved to the chopper, Ghost came out and spoke out. "Well done you guys it seems that you four are now getting the hang on most of the practice runs that we've done so far, their is still much to do for the next have of our training. Also in 3 days well be taken the rest of this month off until January, so that means you guys and the others can go back to your families for the holidays. Be ready for that." The operatives nodded and were getting ready to board the chopper with the dummy hostage. Before Humphrey got on Ghost spoke. "Frost stay I need to talk to you." Frost stopped and Ghost signaled the pilot to leave the area. The chopper lifted off and left the area. While Ghost and Humphrey stayed behind and Ghost spoke. "You have done well so far my friend. Reports have came in on the war in Afghanistan, it's now a stalemate. U.S and allied troops managed to place the enemy on hold so they can't do any further attacks on towns, villages, and in the cities. But I go info that Russia might be helping them out. If it's confirmed that they are, we might get intel once we go to Yemen." Frost nodded and was about to go the other way but was stopped. Ghost handed him a form and Frost read it. He went wide eye, he was promoted again, now to a Lieutenant. He spoke. "Sir..." He was stopped when Ghost spoke. "No Frost. You need it, your one of my field officers that I need for this Task Force. Their will be some others that will hit the exact same rank soon as well." Humphrey spoke. "When will it happen?" His CO responded. "In a few hours at around 15:00 hrs. Hold on to the form until we return to the safe house. That's where the others that I will give them their forms on their promotions as well." Another chopper arrived and landed near them. The conversation was now done. They both got on the chopper and they returned back to the warehouses where the cab tests are, and the shooting ranges.

The helo arrived and landed on the helipad near the warehouses. They got out and went for the shooting range to get some practice on the targets. About three hours later Ghost and his operatives were at another building and Ghost spoke. "For all you so far, you've done an incredible job and have made it this far for some I've seen you push your way to try and reach another stage. I have forms for some of you that are going to be promoted at around 15:00 hrs. Our training resumes in 90 minutes. Room services awaits and there's time to savor every bite. Go get your chow." The operatives left to get their meal. Once they go to the tables Roach walked and handed the forms to some of the operatives that were sitting on the tables enjoying their chow. For Humphrey this was big already. He was now going to be an a field officer in the Task Force. Until then they will be do a little bit more training before getting on their combat uniform. After they had their chow the operatives they headed for the barracks that the S.A.S lend them for the time being, they could relax and rest up before their next part of training.

90 minutes later

The operatives were now done resting and relaxing and they were now getting ready. At least they were still in their winter combat clothes. They all started to get their gear on so they can begin the next part of training. It didn't take then no more then 5 minutes to get their gear on and to head back out into the snowy terrain of the training grounds. It may be cold but they have adapted pretty well thanks to the thermal jackets that they have. The operatives were now ready to begin and Ghost walked out in front of them. He began to speak. "We have three days left before our time off and I want all of you to give me everything you have on this next part. At 14:00 our training is done and many of you already know why. You'll all be doing a small obstacle run and then do your target practice." Just then Michael's group walked by in the snow ghillie suits and thermal suits. The thermal suit had the ghillie combined together but the front the suit is not covered at all which is exposed. Michael is doing really well as a sniper along with the others as well. They moved to the obstacle course which they had to climb the wall first before going onto the next part. The operatives were set and ready to go and when Ghost signaled them, the training has begun.

13:50 hrs

The training was finished and the operatives were now back at the barracks. The trucks were on their way so they can return to the safe house and get those ready for their promotion. Humphrey was waiting and he felt the time closing in for the rank up. The trucks arrived and they all began to board to return to the safe house.

30 minutes later

Safe House

Humphrey and the others were at the safe house getting ready. It may be cold but that won't stop them at all. Humphrey and the others were all dressed in a dark nave blue continent coat, blue and gold stripe slacks, and black polished boots. He pretty much looked a lot like his father and he was looking at him self in the mirror and he could tell that he does. He then places on his hat and adjusted it to where it needs to be. After that he still looks at himself in the mirror for a bit more. He then headed to another room and met up with the other who were talking and drinking some water since they needed to restore what they lost during training. The operatives were all dress like Humphrey and some were from other nations with different looks on their military branch. They were all talking to one another since they were waiting for the time to come.

15:00 hrs

Humphrey and the others moved to anther room that was bigger where Ghost will be at soon. As they all entered the room, the operatives saw the room which was decorated for today. They all took their position and luckily their were chairs for them to sit since they were waiting for their CO. Just then the door behind them opened and Ghost along with two S.A.S Captains walked up to the front and all of the operatives stood up and saluted to the. Ghost and the two Captains saluted back to them. Ghost was wearing a green coat, green slacks, black polished boots and his military hat. Humphrey saw a patch that looked like something that he knows. It was the U.S Army Rangers patch. The S.A.S Captains were had on a tan coat, tan slacks, black polished boots, and a tan hat. These two captains decided to help Ghost out for this. Ghost then began to speak. "I wanted to say congratulations for making it this far and also on receiving your promotions today as well. I wanted to also give you all a heads up on the current update on the war as well." He pulled out a paper and read it. "In the early month of December at around 11:42 hrs U.S forces have placed the enemy on a stalemate with them which give our allied forces time to set up defenses and be prepared for the enemies assaults and what else that they have. It's rumored that the Russians are involved as well. If the evidence that we pull from Yemen is confirmed with Russian involvement we may have a serious situation in this war." The operatives looked at one another and they knew that this wasn't going to be easy once they were shipped out by Ghost's orders. Ghost then spoke. "Let's get to the promotions now I'm impressed with all of you." The promotions for the operatives that were in the room was now on it's way. Ghost read a form that he made for all of them and congratulated them. After that he and the two S.A.S Captains walked up to the operatives and they began to place on the new ranks to the operatives.

About 15 minutes later the last operative to get his new rank was Humphrey. He now was ranked a Lieutenant. Ghost and the two S.A.S Captains returned to the front. Ghost then spoke. "Congratulations all of you." He saluted to them and the operatives saluted back. This day for them was done they were given the rest of the day off. Humphrey was going to go to the city for an evening date with his mate. Other operatives would probably head out for a meal as well since they still weren't allowed to drink yet. Humphrey returned to his room and got his black coat and was ready to go. Just then the bathroom door opened and out came out Kate in a very sexy looking red dress and she had on and some high heels for today. She did have her coat with her ready to since it was a very cold out right now since it snowed a few days ago. Humphrey looked at her and was smiling and Kate walked up to him and embraced him since they were happy to see each other once again. Humphrey is amazed on how Kate looks. He then got his money plus his P226 just in case of a problems occur. After that they headed out and went towards a vehicle that they were temporary using for the time being.

3 hours later

The couple return back to the warm building after having a great time in the city. They both returned to the room and were laying on the bed getting their bodies to relax after having such a great day. They did go to a restaurant to enjoy a nice meal as well and it went very well. Since they needed a very warm shower since they still felt cold in some places. They both got up from the bed and got out of their garments and Humphrey placed his uniform on the hanger and back in the closet. He knows that he'll be using it again when they return home completely. The couple entered the bathroom and Humphrey turned on the shower and adjusted the water temperature. Then they took off their under garments and entered the shower.

45 minutes later

The couple were out of the bathroom and were under the covers staying warm, and they were still naked. Kate now cuddled up with her mate and was now ready for some sleep. Humphrey was still awake sine their was somethings that he was thinking about the last 48 hours before the holidays come in. He felt that he needed to see his brother Victor when he heads home for the holidays, he hasn't seen him in such a long time and wants to know how he's doing so far. For now he just had to get whatever else done for the next two days and they'll be going home for the holidays. He's also sure that Victor will want to return to cemetery to see their parents graves once again. In time that will happen. He then looked at Kate and saw that she was sleeping peacefully and he was smiling. He then felt his eyes closing on their own but he stayed awake for a little bit more and looked at the ceiling really quick before falling asleep himself.

48 hours later

December 17, 11:00 hrs

Humphrey and the others were finishing up what's left of training, with the holidays very close Ghost told them that they were able to leave tonight and make it back to the West in the morning. Since this was also a short training day and they would get a chance to pack some things up as well to take home for the time being once this day is done. Humphrey and the others were doing the CQB Test to improve their speed and their sense. For Humphrey it was no easy task but it shows that he is willing to show that he is a great soldier and a great Lieutenant. He and Ghost did training on doing stealth with Marksman Sniper rifles such as the M14 EBR Scoped. Their were areas that they didn't use Ghillie suits since they can adapt to their surroundings. For them it was more then just doing this, they wanted to show that they are going to serve and protect people from any danger and no matter what happens they swore to protect those that they love the most no matter what happens to them. Being a hero can have it's consequences, but they are aware of it no matter what.

Nearly an hour later the operatives were finishing up their training and getting ready to return to the safe house. For Humphrey he was going to talk with Ghost again since they were going to chat for a bit. The trucks were on their way and they were both talking on situations that they could have during combat or if they are captured by the enemy.

As the trucks rolled in, they both walked to them and got in. The rest of the operatives got on the truck and were ready to return to the safe house. The trucks then began to leave the training grounds and then they would be sent back to the warehouses so they finally can get a break for doing all the hard work carrying the operatives from place to place. Humphrey went inside and straight to his room where he sat down on a chair and moved himself in front of a table and turned on the laptop. After that he went to his chat section and noticed his brother is online as well. He selected him and began to chat with him. 'Hey Victor it's your little brother here. How have you been doing?' He waited for his responses and it came. 'Hey Humphrey, it's great to here from you. So how are things over where you're at?' Humphrey began to type his response. 'So far everything is going well and I feel great. A lot of hard work in training, but at least I'm managing to get threw it really well. It won't be long until I return home completely in June.' His brother then responded. 'Well I hope that I can see you again soon and we can catch up on things.' Humphrey wrote. 'I hope so. Well I got to go for now and I'll talk to you soon.' Victor wrote. 'Okay, thanks little brother. See you soon.' The conversation was short but that didn't matter, at least Humphrey had the element of surprise when he returns to Canada.

17:21 hrs

Humphrey and Kate were done packing things that they need. At least they would get to see their home once again. Humphrey and Kate get their packed items and head out to the front and see the rest of the operatives. Some other trucks came by and stopped. These transport trucks were going to head towards the airfield where their plane is ready and waiting for them. As they approached the C-130, operatives got off the trucks and began to board the plane from the back hatch.

Once everyone was on board the trucks left the area and the C-130 engines came on and the platform was now closing. Humphrey and Kate sat up front as usual and Ghost headed up to talk with the pilot. The plane then began to move and it was now going towards the runway. The plane now at max power went down the runway and the pilot pulled it up and they were now in the air. They would arrive at the west in the morning. Humphrey lied back in the chair with his mate and the two snuggled into one another. IT was going to be a long ride back but they would stay warm together. He then placed a blanket on himself and on Kate. They both started to fall to sleep and it was a good night rest that Humphrey needed after six months of brutal training so far, but the worst of it is yet to come.

Done with this part. Well I can say that it's now December and the Holidays aren't too far behind. Until then take care be safe and Happy Holidays to all. Signing off.