Come, come
try
draw your scale
try to make it special
don't throw it all away
the time might be untrue
don't screw the day there's
something more to do
You are so
special
you are a special germ
you are so special
in a restless world
Are you
ready
to attack the storm
are you ready
Poor, poor
fame
still insane
buy me a ticket
to get and go away
the world in my pocket
shows me a way
out of empty secrets
no more yesterday
You are
special
you are so special
in a restless world
Are you
ready
to attack the storm
are you ready
I agree it's
enough to be just me
silently there's a private symphony
I'm lying here with some monsters in my bed
I'm crying here with some monsters in my head
lying here
crying here
I'm ready to run with the storm
Guano Apes- "Storm"
Cammy slowly awoke her head pounding as her vision came slowly into focus. She tried to figure out where she was, trying to remember what had happened. The last thing she could recall was Bison, and his incredible power overtaking her. That was a part of her transformation she didn't recall from the first time. Maybe he had made it that way intentionally. She gasped, suddenly very afraid, and used all her strength to try and bolt from wherever she was. Hands were on her, holding her down, whispering soothing things into her ears.
"It's okay Cammy. You're safe now."
She stopped fighting as her body began to shake. She took in the room around her, realizing from its white ceilings and plain walls that it was a hospital. She heard the faint beeping of a machine that she followed the cord to discover was connect to her, pumping some dark liquid into her arm. Finally she turned her head and saw Wagner sitting in a chair beside her bed. He smiled at her.
"Cammy?"
She nodded and he spoke again.
"I'll go get Guile…"
"Wait."
Her voice sounded funny to her, weak, struggled. She spoke again.
"Wait just a little bit."
She looked at him closer. Her mind flashed from what he looked like now, clean-shaven, bruised and bandaged, to the same face but sweaty, with blood running into his thick beard stubble. She shook the image away. Wagner spoke.
"Are you okay? They did a blood transfusion to assure your system was clear of any of the substances."
She stuttered.
"I-I'm fine, but how long have I been here?"
"It's been about a week."
She nodded and looked out the window as she spoke softly.
"You came for me?"
"Yes, of course…Guile and Ken too. Plus some special branch of the British forces sent some soldiers."
"And Bison?"
"He got away. We were only on a rescue mission, you were all that mattered."
"So you think it's over?"
"I hope so."
Just then the door to the room opened slowly and Guile tiptoed in followed by Melissa. He noticed she was awake and smiled big as he spoke.
"You're awake?"
She nodded and Melissa pushed past Guile and ran to Cammy's bedside speaking frantically.
"I'm so glad you're okay. I was so scared you'd be hurt and it'd be my fault. I can't believe you came and saved me like you did."
Cammy smiled and took Melissa's hand into hers.
"I'm glad you're okay too."
Guile came forward and put his hand on Melissa's shoulder.
"I need to talk to Cammy alone now, sweetie."
Melissa nodded as she spoke.
"I love you Cammy."
"Love you too Melissa."
Melissa left the room as her father asked. Guile rubbed Cammy's hair and spoke.
"You survived Cam. Just like Charlie would have."
"Yeah."
"I have to ask you this, for the report."
"What?"
"Vega…you…uh, killed him?"
Cammy froze for a moment before giving a soft nod.
"Yes."
"You, not…her?"
"Yes."
"Alright then."
A tear slid down Cammy's cheek and Wagner jumped in, obviously not wanting her to feel bad about Vega's death.
"It's okay. You did what you had to do."
"Did I?"
Guile spoke.
"You did. Cammy, I know you; you wouldn't have done it otherwise."
Cammy didn't answer but the subject was forgotten when the door opened after a soft knock. Ken entered carrying a small bundle in his arms. He spoke.
"Hey Cammy. Melissa told me you were awake; there is someone who wants to meet you."
Guile helped Cammy to a sitting position. Ken pulled the baby away from his chest and began to hand him over to Cammy. She spoke.
"Maybe I shouldn't hold him, I really don't know—"
Cammy was cut off by the feel of the small baby in her arms. She pulled him close to her chest and looked at his face just as he yawned and peeled open his little eyes. She couldn't help but smile. Ken spoke.
"We named him Melvin, Mel for short."
"I don't know what to say. He's just so tiny, and beautiful."
"I'm the one who needs to say something. Thank you for what you did. Without you and Wagner's help, Mel might not have had the chance to be born and Eliza might have died. I owe you the world."
Cammy spoke as she stroked Mel's face.
"You don't owe me anything. This makes it worth while."
After another moment Ken picked Mel from Cammy's arms.
"Well its check out time for us and Melissa wanted to see Mel one more time before we left. She's been playing with him non-stop this week."
"Thank you for bringing him by, you reminded me what I was fighting for."
"I hope you're better and out of here soon."
Ken said has he left the room. The door hadn't even shut before another man entered that Cammy didn't recognize. Guile introduced him.
"Cammy, this is Colonel Wolfman. He heads up Delta Red, the unit of MI-6 that helped in retrieving you."
He stepped forward, extending his hand for Cammy to shake. He spoke in a heavy British accent.
"I'm pleased to see you're awake and recovered."
"Thank you, sir."
"The sir won't be necessary. But I have to be frank, I'm not just here to check up on your condition."
Guile spoke up.
"I told you not to—"
"Colonel Guile, she is an adult."
Guile backed up, a deep scowl never left his face. Wolfman continued.
"I saw you fighting and, your skills, well they are nothing less than phenomenal."
It was Wagner that broke in this time.
"Where are you going with this Colonel?"
Cammy spoke.
"Wagner please, Colonel, go on."
"You have heart too. I have an eye for it, I can tell from a mile away. I think with a slight bit more training you'd make an excellent edition to Delta Red."
Guile yelled his fury very apparent.
"Your mission is complete. You should have been back in London days ago for debriefing, not recruiting my daughter into more hell!"
Guile stood face to face with Wolfman, a glare of hate all but melting Wolfman's face.
"She's your daughter, yes, but she is also a grown woman who is perfectly capable of making her own decisions."
"You are the most selfish soldier I have ever met. It's a wonder you made Colonel so young, you don't care who gets hurt or what they lose."
"That's why Delta Red is the best."
Wolfman tossed a manila envelope into Cammy's lap before leaving the room speaking.
"Some reading to help you think, Ms. White."
Guile started to speak but Cammy waved him silent.
"Just leave me alone for a while, please."
He nodded and after he and Wagner both embraced Cammy, they left the room. Cammy opened the envelope and began reading through the information. She didn't stop until she had read every page, every word. There was a file on everyone she loved in her life, her father, Guile. Seeing Julian's almost made her cry, she had no earthly idea what he had been through, and some of it because of her. There were others like her. Bison had files on them too. Nothing specific, they were just numbers to him. All were just numbers. But her, she was the first one. She was special. And now she had power, and it scared Bison. Once she was done she picked up the phone and dialed the number Colonel Wolfman had written on the envelope. He answered on the first ring.
"Wolfman."
"Colonel, it-it's Cammy, Cammy White."
"Yes?"
"Your offer…can you give me enough time to clear some things over with my family before I need to report?"
"Of course. But are you sure?"
"More sure than I've ever been of anything in my life."
"Well then, welcome to Delta Red, Agent White."