I'm back for another chapter of this A&O story. It's been awhile for me, but I hope that some of you don't think that I'm done with this. That's way off. I love to write. So here is the next chapter for this story and hopefully it will be a good one for some of you people.

August 3, 10:00 hrs

Jasper, Canada

Humphrey was sitting on his desk chair checking some emails on his laptop and was waiting for a response from his Commanding Officer. He was just in a pair of shorts after sleeping a few hours from his fun with Kate. She was still out and under the blankets still nude. He didn't want to disturb her at the moment since down the line he know that they are going to have kids when he finally settles down. But he felt that their is more to be done and what his marking means as well. The only location that could possible know is Siberia. He remembers having a conversation with Ghost about it. The Guardians were born in Siberia and then expanded to other parts of the world sworn to protect those in danger or threats.

Things went well for the tribe until over two centuries later it went dark for them. Many were killed unexpectedly, others went into hiding. It's unknown who attacked, but rumors were that a group of an enemy militia was created two decades later after The Guardians were born and declared them a threat. Humphrey still doesn't know if that's true but answers will come in due time.

He receives a message from Ghost, and it was about their deployment. They were going to be in Afghanistan for a 20 month deployment. Over a year and a half they were going to be gone. It felt like a lot for him since they had work to do over their and they had to get back with the others so they can get started. He also had some things to tell the other operatives once they head off.

He continued to look through his emails and checked up with his friends as well. It wasn't long and Kate slowly woke up and saw Humphrey sitting on the chair. She smiled and decided to catch him by surprise. She got out of bed and saw her black thong next to her on the floor and puts in on. She then walks up to him and gently hugs him from behind and Humphrey felt her hands around his chest and smiles.

She then walks up sits down on his lap. Humphrey was shocked to see her just wearing her thong and he was blushing, but he could feel his wolfhound getting hard as well. Kate was still in the mood and he knows that she wasn't going to let him get away that easy. He spoke. "Just before we get to it. I got word on the deployment. We have 20 month deployment in the Middle East. Less then two years I'll be gone. So we better enjoy the time that I have left. Me and Ghost depart in 3 weeks." Kate sighed but nodded at this. 20 month deployment is a long time, but this is his job right now.

At least she has time with him before he leaves. She then presses her lips on his and two share a nice kiss together. Kate then pulled out of the kiss and said to him. "You still in mood?" He nodded and they both got up and returned to bed for some fun.

90 minutes later

Humphrey and Kate were at the kitchen eating and dressed up for today. They both were going to meet with Kate's mom and sister to have some time with them and chat around. A day to just spend time with family since it's been hard on all of them. Humphrey plans on meeting with Ghost tomorrow since they had to get thing arranged for their deployment soon. The couple finished their breakfast and then headed out the door to Humphrey's car.

Less then ten minutes later the couple arrived at Kate's house and they were at the front door as Lilly opened up to her big sister and her close friend. Lilly smiled and let them in and called her mother to let them know that both Humphrey and Kate are here. Eve spoke out saying that she was in the kitchen right at the moment so the three wolves got settled in the living room for now just talking to one another. Things have changed for Kate's family, they were not as happy as once before since the lost of Winston which took a serious toll on them, but they had to move on from it.

Kate's family and Humphrey enjoyed chatting with one another and they continued their conversations through out the rest of the day.

August 4, 09:50 hrs

Humphrey was with Ghost and just earlier he told Ghost that he wants to propose to Kate. It wasn't going to be easy, but he wanted to propose to her when he returns from his deployment. They both decided to check up on couple of jewelry stores and Humphrey saw few good choices on engagement rings. It was hard to pick out the right one since they were very amazing in design. At least he had some time and need to get the right ring size for Kate since he still doesn't know just yet. He would return tomorrow when he gets her size. They were now right now just looking over the city from a hill and what their plans are for their deployment. They had things to get prepared and plans to set up.

They returned to the safe house after being out for about two hours. They were checking up on the supply lists of accessories that were going to be on route Ghost's troops in Afghanistan. They had a lot of things that were new and yet to be used on the battlefield. Ghost then brought out two pistol cases and opened them up. Humphrey looked at the sidearms closely and saw that both are a P226 pistol. Ghost handed him his sidearm and told him that he can keep that one.

They were looking over the pistols and checking them out plus inspecting them. They had a lot to do and they over to look at the body armor which was a new design that Ghost wanted. It was not heavy to wear and it was custom designed to building your own gear, plus it had flak jacket built in side of the vest. The body armor and the rest of the gear was already on route to the operatives in Afghanistan. Also they had their side arms on route as well.

Humphrey and Ghost looked over the map of the areas that they had their upcoming assignments in Afghan. They had a lot of other things to do since they were getting prepared for what's coming for them.

The next two weeks were more of preparations and just getting ready. Humphrey got the engagement ring, but wasn't going to propose to Kate until he returns from the deployment. Those plans were being made thanks to help of Eve and Lilly. Humphrey didn't want to worry about that since their was also that possibility that he may die in Afghan. He had that thought in mind, but needed to be strong for whatever reasons. The Guardians are watching over him and will guide him through this to return home safely.

During the two weeks as well Humphrey was hanging out with his friends and catching up with what they have done since he was gone during that special mission. They all managed to catch up on what they've been doing. Most of his friends were going to go to College so that they can find their futures and what they want to do later on.

Humphrey was right now outside of his house in the backyard just sitting on deck chair relaxing right now. He was just reading a book at the moment since he wasn't going anywhere today. Kate was just inside getting lunch ready for them. They had the rest of the day to themselves just try and relax, or do something else. Just another day for him. He didn't have much to do at the moment just waiting for the day of his deployment.

August 25, 04:00 hrs

C-130 Transport

Humphrey and Ghost were on board the plane and were already in the air heading to Afghanistan to meet up with the rest of the operatives and begin the mission. They both were still sleepy since they didn't get much last night. They would arrive in Afghan at around 14:00 hours. They both were in their uniform and had on body armor for specific reasons. Once they touch down on the ground, they will have to be ready for what's to come the next day which will be their first assignment.

They both were just tired and were both going to get some sleep for now since they still had a long way to go until they both reach their destination.

14:35 hrs Zulu Time

Forward Operating Base Black Shepherd, Afghanistan

Humphrey go up from his bed and stretched out really quick. After a long flight getting to Afghan it's more of a break for him until tomorrow. With possible Russian involvement going on, they were expecting a long deployment ahead of them. Humphrey got into his uniform and got on his leg holster on and set his P226 in the holster and headed outside. He met with the others and they were just checking out the weapons that they were going to be using and the gear as well. Ghost would explain to them the gear, the weapons, and so forth. It was going to be a long one but they needed to know that they are and how it will work since their lives are on the line. They noticed the weapon choices. The most common assault rifles were the H&K G36KV with Integrated Scope, the AK47, M4A1 and the M16A3. The other two assault rifles were different, the Remigton R5 RGP, and the ARX-160. These were the choices that they can select. He also showed them the shotguns which were the SPAS-12, the M1014, and the M870. These were extra choices for clearing out close quarter areas. This was going to be awhile for the operatives to learn and understand the weapons and gear.

August 26, 06:00 hrs Zulu Time

20 Months remaining

Fire Base Vermont, Afghanistan

Humphrey along with others were at another based all armed and geared up ready to go. They were all in sand digital combat uniforms, sand tactical boots, sand tactical gloves, and the choice of wearing a helmet or not. They put on black lens or clear lens tactical glasses for the dust to protect their eyes from the light of the sun or the dust that can be blown around from the wind. They got on their head set coms and set them on the right radio frequency so they can hear their other friendly teams and the allies. Some teams were to assist the U.S and British troops as well. New intel claims that the Russian President has sent in troops to assist both U.S and British troops for to take out the traitors that support the enemy. They aren't sure what that meant, but if he's sending in Russian soldiers that are after the militia then they can get the response as well if they encounter them during their missions that they will be on later on.

They all had assault custom body armor on with a MOLLE tactical belt for additional things that they wanted during their assignments. Some would carry tactical backpacks others won't. They were waiting near the armored Humvees that they were going to use to reach their mission objective. U.S Army assigned the 2nd Tank Armor Battalion which was to escort them and provide support for the operatives that were going to their objective which happen to be about 20 M1A2 Abram Tanks. Four IAV Strykers were coming as well from the 32nd Armor of the U.S Army as well to assist the operatives once they are on foot.

Ghost walked up to the men ready to go as well. They had a lot to do and they were not going to stop for some time at least for two weeks. Ghost walked up to the front of the operatives and spoke to them. "Okay, for the next two weeks we are to patrol a town that possibly has enemy militia that is expected to attack it for resources. Civilians have been notified and are waiting for soldiers to get them evacuated out of the area to a safe zone. If they attack civilian casualties could be catastrophic. We have to get to the town right away. Armor support is what we have from the 2nd Tank Armor Battalion and from the 32nd Armor. We expect to arrive at the town by the afternoon since it's quite a distance from here. We are to help out the civilians and get them out. Just recently I got a transmission from the U.S 4th Recon Army and they have several transport vehicles for the civilians and they are on route to the town with the U.S 21st Regiment. We need to assist them as well, since they can't do this on their own. Question?" No responses at all and Ghost said. "Let's get going."

They all got their weapons and side arms ready and boarded the vehicles getting ready for this assignment. Ghost got on his coms on got on board as well with his primary rifle and secondary weapon.

13:05 hrs

The operatives arrived at the town and were observing the area Humphrey along with 3 other operatives were sending word out to the civilians for the evacuation of the town. Word was spreading out to the other civilians as well. Ghost managed to get in contact with the U.S 4th Recon and the U.S 21st Regiment and they were on route, only 3 minutes away from the town. Air support was not going to able to help out at all, only a UAV Recon Drone to observe the area.

The operatives were going to set up roadblocks soon after they clear out specific areas of civilians. They needed to have a roadblock on the main road which is where the militia are expected to come and try to advance onto the Fire Base or the FOB. They needed to get this done before the attack comes. Ghost started to create a plan for this.

12 days later

September 7, 08:00 hrs

Afghanistan

Nearly two weeks have gone and the town has been evacuated all civilians were taken to a safe area where other civilians have been evacuated as well. The U.S 2nd Tank Armor Battalion was still support the operatives and so were the 4 LAV Strykers. The Strykers were set on the main road ready to engage. The Abrams were set on specific streets also locking down any flanking routes that the enemy could possibly use to attack.

The operatives were in position and were ready for this attack. Just then Ghost gets contacted by U.S HQ. Alpha Actual, this is Overlord. Be advised, we spotted multiple incoming vehicles on route to your location all of the full of hostile forces on them. They are on the main road. Good luck to you. Out." Ghost contacted his operatives. "Attention all. Enemy militia is coming on the main road. Get ready and take up positions for their attack. Humphrey joined up with Ghost they both were armed with the M4A1 Grenadier w/ Holographic. The others were either armed with the M4A1 or the M16A3 with the choice of their own optics and attachments. They were ready to go and ready to fight back.

Teams started to take positions on assigned positions where their were they set up .50 cal heavy machine guns or either two LMGs which are the M249 SAW or the M240B. They were ready and prepared. The rest were on the main roadblock behind the barricade that they made. Two of the LAV Strykers were set on the barricade waiting for targets to be marked for them. A couple of the operatives have laser designators attached to their rifles to mark targets for the two LAV Strykers.

Enemy vehicles entered the town and the gunner opened fire on the buildings, however they didn't even know that the civilians were evacuated days ago. The operatives got ready and were ready for this.

The enemy drew closer to the roadblock and they saw the operatives. The enemy vehicles got to the main intersection and stopped. Enemy militia dismounted from the vehicles and a few others mounted the turrets and opened fire on the operatives. The operatives took cover and the two LAV Strykers opened fire at the enemy. Two of the operatives that were in the buildings began to mark targets of the Strykers and the Strykers fired all out at their marked targets. Enemy militia were being cut to shreds and the gunners fired at the Strykers, but it was having no effect on the armored vehicles. The two operatives now marked the enemy vehicles and the Strykers opened up on the vehicles taking out the gunners and destroying the vehicles. The operatives began to engage hostiles as well. The militia were at a disadvantage and they still were fighting.

The operatives continued to taking out hostiles quickly and were holding strong. The LMG gunners were mowing down oncoming vehicle and hostiles that were on board the vehicles. Still their were more coming at them, and the militia were starting to bring in RPGs which was a terrible idea. The LAV Strykers have an anti-missle defense system which can take out the RPGs before getting hit with it.

The RPGs were fired and the anti-missile defense system took out the RPGs that were fired. The two operatives continued to mark targets for the Strykers and they were taking out hostile pushing them back now. The militia were starting to fall back and trying to regroup. Ghost contacted the two LAV Strykers and told the to move forward. The two Stykers began to move up with the operatives following behind.

2 hours later

The fight ended and the militia were taken out, other vehicles that were still functional were retreating taking their men back with them. The militia stood no chance against the Task Force. Now with the town secured it can be set as Command Post for proper reasons. It would allow any ally forces to come through to rest up and stock up on ammunition. Ghost contacted Overlord letting them know that they've taken the town and now they can send more troops to their next objectives. His men however still had to finish up here and then head off to their next assignment. The two week assignment in the town was just about done, but their next one was not far behind. They had to assist the U.S and British forces that were trying to hold off countless attacks on some cities were the militia were using for storing weapons caches. They had to move soon. Humphrey knows that one of the cities, Michael and the snipers were their hold back the countless attack from the militia.

Plans were going to be set for this, but they had to be ready for what the enemy has planned. This was just the beginning of what the operatives were going to be doing.

This took me some time to get this done, but I hope that it was good. Enjoy what's up so far but I'll be back for to upload the next chapter later on so keep an eye out for that. Summer is here and I hopefully can try to get more chapters out, but that's not a promise that I can say. So until then, take care, stay safe and I'll return soon. Signing off.