Don't tell me why
I'm so near to commit a crime
When I stay alone here in front of you
I'm here
Illusion falls when you're not honest about the way you feel
I know I need only your voice
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
I don't know why
There's a limit to defy
With the vision of the future at my feet
I'm here
The night embrace me while
This picture simply blows me away
I feel I'll need only your voice
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal the light in me
And I'm lonely here inside of me
Deep inside of me
Reveal the light in me
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
Saving all my words only for you
Forgive me
(Forgive me, forgive me)
Lacuna Coil- "Cold Heritage
Cammy got a slight chill as she walked quietly down the hospital hall. It wasn't too late, but late enough that all the patients were asleep. She poked her head into the open door of Guile's room, not at all surprised to find him awake. He had all kinds of papers spread out along his lap. Upon seeing her he put them quickly aside and motioned her to come inside as he spoke.
"Hey. I missed you today."
She replied shyly.
"Sorry about that. I'm just a little freaked."
"You couldn't sleep?"
"No."
"Well good thing because neither can I."
"I can see that. What is all that?"
"Work as always."
"You're supposed to be resting."
"Like I am going to do that."
He gave her his mischievous grin which in turn made her smile. Cammy took a breath and spoke, trying to say what she really came here to say.
"Guile, I said before, this has me pretty freaked out. I can't stand knowing that Melissa is anywhere near Vega or Bison."
"I feel the same way."
"But I know… I remember what it was like. I just want you to understand."
"I do."
Cammy let out the breath she had been holding. She knew Guile wasn't going to be pleased at all when he found out what she and Wagner had planned. Hopefully by the time he did, they would be home, safe with Melissa.
"I know I don't say this enough. But you're like a father to me. I still always miss Dad, but you make it bearable. You make it so I don't have to feel so angry all the time."
"I always miss Charlie too."
Cammy thought of her father for a moment. He had been captured on one of the first missions to take on Shadowlaw. He had always fought for others, for a better world. Now that's what she was doing for once. This wasn't about remembering her past or revenge. This was about Melissa, someone she loved. And Eliza, someone a friend loved, and the innocent life inside Eliza's body. She looked at Guile's seriously.
"I want to be like him more than anything. I want to fight for other people, not just myself."
"Cam, don't worry about this right now."
"I've just been thinking a lot. And then with what has happened—"
Guile interrupted.
"It's okay. I've got it being worked on."
She nodded, making her face a mask as if to tell him she believed the same as him. He tried so hard. But he always held true to his belief in America's military, even if it caused delays. She knew that when Vega was involved, there was no room for delays. They had to get Melissa out now. Cammy wanted to tell him of her plan in that moment, but she knew she couldn't. He would stop her, and nothing was going to do that.
--
Pieces of the small cellular phone flew out in every direction as it shattered against the wall. Ken had all but knocked over the kitchen table rising to throw the device. The bastards were using him. They were using his pain to finance their evil. He ran up the stairs into an already sleeping Ryu's room. Ken shook him awake.
"Ryu…Ryu!"
He woke with a start but didn't show any grogginess.
"What is it?"
"They just contacted me. They want money for her."
"Do you think they will keep their word?"
Realization hit Ken suddenly. He saw the ransom as an easy way out but Ryu knocked him to reality.
"No. No they won't. Ryu, this man is evil… and powerful."
"What do you mean powerful?"
"When I snuck into Shadowlaw all those years ago and they found me out. He came. And he could raise his power, like you and me. And he recognizes it too."
"What's this have to do with the ransom?"
"He said something then. He said he could hold me for ransom but I had pissed him off so he'd rather see me die."
"So you really think this man doesn't need money?"
"No. I think he just likes to play games to bide his time."
Wagner spoke from the doorway.
"Did he give you a contact limit?"
Ken looked up and saw Wagner clad in boxers and Cammy fully clothed beside him. Ken spoke.
"Yeah. Two days."
"I have a feeling he's contacted Guile too but he isn't saying anything."
Cammy spoke.
"So that means we leave now."
Ken questioned her.
"Now?"
Wagner answered.
"Yup. He won't expect movement from us until then. We need to hit him before his deadline."
Ryu got out of the bed.
"Then let's started."
Wagner, Cammy, Ryu, and Ken were silent, each having their own thoughts, as they loaded equipment for the mission. By the time the sun was about to rise they were headed towards L.A., and Ken's father's plane.
Cammy couldn't help but feel uneasy as they boarded the small jet. She knew Wagner had flown countless times in training and on missions. But those were F-16's, this was something totally different. And besides, she hadn't been with him in the F-16's. She trusted his judgment however, so she opted to buckle her seatbelt tight and grip her fingers on the arm rests as Wagner guided the plane into the air. Ken and Ryu had done the same. Soon they were coasting smoothly through the air. Wagner's voice came over the P.A. system.
"This is your Captain speaking. We will be arriving at our destination within the hour. Enjoy the flight."
Cammy couldn't help but smile. Wagner was trying to lighten the mood. Being all business now wouldn't help anything. She looked across the aisle at Ryu. He had cracked a smile too. Ken hadn't. He was at the back of the plane, away from her and Ryu. His face was gaunt and his bloodshot eyes started into nothingness. His mouth was set in an angry frown. Cammy felt so bad for him. She really had loved him once. He was the first person she had made love too. Even that had turned out bad for her. Ryu's voice interrupted her thoughts.
"Are you thinking about him?"
Ryu must have seen her staring. She nodded.
"You know, he really did care for you at one time."
"Sure."
"No he did. I saw him after Guile had rescued him from Shadowlaw. He wanted to save you. He told me he loved you."
"That doesn't matter now."
"True. But I wanted you to know so you could let go."
"I've let go."
"Have you?"
"Yes…and no. I still love him in a way. I understand he loves his wife and is going to be a father. I guess you could say I still love him as a friend."
"He hasn't had as easy of a life as you'd think."
"I know…"
The plane bounced in the air and Cammy looked out her window to see that they were descending onto an island.
"…Looks like we're here. I'm going to suit up."
She stood and before heading towards the front of the plane, kissed Ryu lightly on the cheek. She spoke again.
"Thank you. Ken's lucky he has a good friend."