By: Ominae
Rating: Most is PG-13
Disclaimer: This story takes place after Raven Shield and Athena Sword
NOTE:
RAINBOW SIX is the exclusive copyrights of Red Storm Entertainment, Ubisoft and Tom Clancy from their respective years. The rest of the other characters are under my jurisdiction.
I have done some extensive research regarding real-life events and/or actual special/elite units. If there are some discrepancies, please let me know so's I can correct them. Thanks.
Previously:
With the defeat of the PDL's Australian cell, all RAINBOW resources are now focused on Japan due to rumors circulating in the Japanese law enforcement community that the remaining PDL survivors have decided to hide in Japanese soil. Not only that, but John Clark has finally decided to let the new recruits to have their initial baptism of fire by letting conduct any RAINBOW-related sieges on the PDL in Japan. Can the new recruits successfully eliminate the PDL and bring its leaders to justice? Stay tune to this chapter to find out.
Chapter 12: The Siege
Date: April 28, 2008
Location: Briefing Room, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
The briefing room was already packed with people, notably the newly recruited RAINBOW operatives who had just completed a week of advanced training. Seated in front was Kevin Sweeney and Alistair Stanley, who were waiting for John Clark to arrive. When he did, everyone stood to attention and gave a salute to him as he entered.
Clark returned the salute before he said, "At ease, everyone!"
As the new recruits took their seats, Clark found a vacant seat next to Kevin's and took his seat while Alistair went to the podium in order to address the RAINBOW recruits.
"With the end of the PDL's Australian cell, our attention has now focused on Japan. We have received intelligence reports from the National Police Agency that the main bulk of the PDL has been cornered in this compound somewhere in the outskirts of Kyoto."
Kevin pressed a button in the projector remote and an aerial photograph of the compound was shown. It seemed like a typical compound. The main warehouse was in the middle with gates in the north and south. They were a line of automobiles that were parked near the side of the warehouse.
"This is the main warehouse where the main PDL forces are being cornered. Police surveillance has also revealed that the two leaders are also cornered alongside with the PDL's Japanese cell. According to recon, most of them are prepared to fight on to their deaths, so be prepared."
Kevin took Alistair's place in the podium while he went back to his vacant seat. Kevin operated the projector remote, showing off the blueprints of the compound.
"Once you're in, you better act fast. The PDL leaders and some of the radicals won't hesitate to get away if they sense that they'll be captured. They apparently have some more weapon caches on the second and third floors, so it's best if we had some teams to search both floors. Snipers will be posted outside as to provide outside support and to disable the vehicles that are parked outside the main warehouse. There are also reports of explosive manufacturing inside the compound, so be careful and don't touch anything that may be dangerous."
Kevin coughed for a few minutes before resuming his debriefing speech.
"The National Police Agency's (NPA) Special Assault Team (SAT) and the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) S Unit are working together on this one. The SAT did provide the initial cordon, but the S Unit later took over the command of the cordon from the NPA, though some SAT officers are still on site as to provide some level of assistance. Last week, two SAT operatives were killed by sniper fire as they surrounded the compound. The S Unit was summoned to assist the SAT in setting the cordon, but one of their operatives was also killed by the same sniper fire with one fatally wounded, who is now undergoing surgery as we speak."
Clark now walked to the podium, who was now addressing to the seated recruits.
"Your liason officers will be Captain Hideo Yamamura of the Special Assault Team and 1st Lieutenant Kotaro Akatsuki of the S Unit. They'll be expecting you guys soon at Narita International Airport in about a day or so. Alistair and Kevin will take care of tactical planning and so forth. I wish you guys luck. This operation will be your baptism of fire, so watch yourselves out there. Make no mistake for this operation, we need those leaders back alive and kicking so as to give the Japanese government some image. Expect to depart for Heathrow International Airport as approximately 1100 hours from now. That is all."
Clark stood by as the new recruits stood from their chairs and saluted Clark. Clark returned the salute before leaving the briefing room. The rest of their debriefing room would be handled by Kevin Sweeney and Alistair Stanley.
Date: April 28, 2008
Location: John Clark's office, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
Alistair had been waiting for Clark to enter his office. He was last seen in the comfort room, relieving himself. When he got in, he sensed that Alistair had some things with him, especially with the deployment of the recruits to Japan. He circled around his table before he got to his seat.
"So what is it that you have to tell me, Alistair?" Clark sat down at his office chair while waiting for Alistair's response.
"Well, John. The teams are now on their way to Heathrow as we speak. Kevin is making contact with the National Police Agency and some officers of the S Unit as well."
"Good. Anything else?"
"Here's some information that I compiled regarding the teams and all. You may want to take a look at it."
"Okay." Clark took the paper from Alistair's hands. "I'll just skim over this. See you in the Watch Room." Alistair then stood up from his chair and took his leave.
Clark browsed over the paper, which had the following information,
OPERATION RAVEN STRIKE
OPERATION DATE: APRIL 28, 2008
OPERATION TIME: 1100 HOURS
TEAM DATA
LEADERS:
Squad One (Alpha Blue)
- Patrick Ang
Squad Two (Bravo Red)
- Ernesto Santiago
Squad Three (Charlie Green)
- Haroun Amin
Squad Four (Delta Yellow)
- Azhar Siraj
OPERATIVES:
Squad One (Alpha Blue)
- Thomas Boekhaut, Jimmer Clouston and Carlos Montesinos
Squad Two (Bravo Red)
- Michel Cormier, Robert Clarkson and Ichiro Haneda
Squad Three (Charlie Green)
- Nahum Argov, Gerard Rousseau and Richard Stephenson
Squad Four (Delta Yellow)
- Farold Eriksson, Wesley Khoo and Kenji Tsujimoto
WEAPONS & EQUIPMENT:
Squad One (Alpha Blue)
- Fabrique Nationale P90 Submachine Gun with 5 spare magazines
- Beretta 92FS Pistol with 5 spare magazines
- Flashbang x 6
- Demolitions Kit (For Demolitions expert only)
Squad Two (Brave Red)- Fabrique Nationale P90 Submachine Gun with 5 spare magazines
- Beretta 92FS Pistol with 5 spare magazines
- Flashbang x 6
- Demolitions Kit (For Demolitions expert only)
Squad Three (Charlie Green)
- Fabrique Nationale P90 Submachine Gun with 5 spare magazines
- Beretta 92FS Pistol with 5 spare magazines
- Flashbang x 6
- Demolitions Kit (For Demolitions expert only)
Squad Four (Delta Yellow)
For Assault team members:
-Heckler and Koch 21E Light Machine Gunwith 5 spare magazines (Azhar Siraj)
-Heckler and Koch 23E Light Machine Gunwith 5 spare magazines (Wesley Khoo)
- Beretta 92FS Pistol with 5 spare magazines
- Binoculars
For Snipers:
- Barrett M82A1 Sniper Rifle with 2 spare magazines (Farold Eriksson)
- Sig Sauer SSG 3000 Sniper Rifle with 5 spare magazines (Kenji Tsujimoto)
- IsraelWeapon Industries Desert Eagle (.357 Magnum) with 5 spare magazines
- Binoculars
Clark placed the report aside and sipped his coffee, now cotemplating on various things, most especially on the probable success of the operation.
Date: April 28, 2008
Location: 50 nautical miles from British airspace
A man was seated alone in his seat, next to the airplane window. He contemplates on his mission when his train of thought was interrupted by a stewardess, who handed him some water.
That man was Patrick Ang, formerly of Singapore's Special Tactics and Rescue (STAR) Unit. He was a top notch expert in weapons, leadership, hand to hand combat and surveillance. Although he wanted to serve in the Singaporean Armed Forces and in its special ops units such as the 1 Commando Battalion or in the Special Operations Force (SOF) of the Singaporean Army, he decided to follow in his father's footsteps instead and enlist in the Singapore Police.
He was still reflecting on his first mission away from his former mother unit, still thinking on his relatives still living in Singapore and abroad until he was interrupted once more by a Spanish-sounding voice,
"You all right, amigo?"
Patrick turned his head around to see Ernesto Santiago, Mexico's candidate in RAINBOW and an ex-commando of the Grupos Aeromoviles de Fuerzas Especiales (GAFES) Unit. He was leaning on the other vacant seat with a plastic cup full of regular Coke.
"Oh sorry. Didn't see you there. Uh, yeah. I'm fine. I was just thinking."
"About the mission?" Ernesto took his seat next to his.
"Yeah. I'm kinda worried."
"No need to worry amigo. I'm nervous too. Come to think of it, it's our first mission as new recruits."
"You're right. We're all recruits here. Though not all of us will be here to support one another."
"Just don't think about it a lot. It'll be a hindrance to you if you keep thinking about it once we get to Japan."
"You know, you're right. We should concentrate instead on stopping those terrorists before it's too late." Patrick completely sipped his water and threw it in a waste basket that was in front of him. In order to pass time, he picked up a newspaper and browsed through it while the flights take a few more hours before they would get into Japanese airspace.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Narita International Airport, Narita, Japan
RAINBOW's chartered plane was able to make a landing at Narita International Airport in the late morning. Soon, the plane's pilots taxied it to a vacant spot in the airport as a retractable walkway connected on the plane's. Awaiting their arrival were Captain Hideo Yamamura of the Special Assault Team and 1st Lieutenant Kotaro Akatsuki of the S Unit with a team of plainclothed SAT and S Unit operatives. Once the RAINBOW members were able to disembark, they were escorted to a couple of 2005 Toyota Coaster Buses decked in Japanese police markings. The buses drove off from the airport to the outskirts of Kyoto into a cordorned area near the city.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside Tactical command post
As the buses came to a halt inside the cordoned area, the RAINBOW recruits and their escorts exited the 2 buses with their weapons and gear in tow. While Patrick Ang followed Captain Yamamura and Lieutenant Akatsuki into the tactical command post tent, the other RAINBOW recruits were told to stay in one area with their weapons and gear at the ready.
While in the tent, both liason officers had informed Patrick Ang on their situation,
"As you may know, the PDL militants have struck again a few hours ago. One of our Junsas (Officers) was killed by sniper fire from the compound. A few minutes later, more sniper fire erupted as two S Unit and SAT operators guarding the outskirts of the compound were severely injured. Some of our men fired back, but we doubt that the sniper was hit." said Captain Yamamura as he began the debriefing.
"In addition, one of the PDL terrorists was seen to have an RPG rocket launcher in their hands when they shot down a police surveillance chopper. Though it landed near the main highway, the two pilots were found to be safe with no injuries. We suspect that the PDL had acquired more weapons as the crackdown came to bear down on them hard." added Lieutenant Akatsuki.
"Was there any movement inside the compound so far?" asked Patrick.
"None whatsoever so far. It should be safe for your teams to move in and take them out. Also, we've got some surveillance reports that they were assembling some crude explosive devices." replied Captain Yamamura.
"Don't worry. We've got some demolition experts who can take care of it." answered Patrick in assurance. "We'll head to the site now."
"There's an adjacent building next to the compound. Your snipers could probably take that point." said Lieutenant Akatsuki as he pointed its location ont the map.
"Okay. Thanks. We'll head to the compound right now!" Patrick Ang ran out of the tent before he could say. "Gear up guys, we're going to clean the compound up ahead."
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Outside Tactical command post
The four RAINBOW teams were now gearing up for their initial operation. Decked in Urban Gray BDUs, Level II Vests, gray PASGT helmets and black balaclavas. All of them were now checking their weapons to make sure that they are in good condition before they set out to raid the compound.
After they were done equipping themselves with their needed gloves, Patrick motioned to everyone to approach him. He was decked out similarly to the rest of his teammates. He was armed with a Fabrique Nationale P90 Submachine Gun, chambered in 5.7 x 28mm SS190 caliber, was slinged on his shoulder. On his holster was a 9 x 19 Parabellum Beretta 92FS pistol. Flashbangs were seen hanging on his vests with the help of clips. He addressed the team on their course of action,
"Remember to stick to the plan. Our friends with the SAT and the S Unit have found a suitable spot for our snipers since there's a building adjacent to the compound, which was cleared out by the police prior to the cordon. Everything else is still unchanged. Is that clear?"
"YES SIR!" they answered in unison.
"This is our first operation as RAINBOW recruits. So be careful, stick together and remember your objectives. Our mission is to bring back the two leaders of the PDL alive for questioning. As much as possible, you are not to kill them, is that understood?"
"YES SIR!" they answer again in unison.
"All right! Let's go!" Patrick lead his team as they leave the cordoned area towards the compound with the rest following behind.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Near outskirts of occupied compound
The three RAINBOW assault teams were nearing the compound held by the remnants of the PDL. Squad Four or Delta Yellow, consisting of Eriksson, Khoo, Siraj and Tsujimoto were already in position since they directed themselves to a vacant building recently cleared out by police. They accessed the roof by climbing on a fire escape ladder with no danger. Once they were on top, the snipers began to aim their rifles at the compound area while the observers provided some surveillance and recon for the three teams. Farold Eriksson took aim with his Barrett M82A1 sniper rifle at three 2005 Mitsubishi Pajero vehicles parked near the main entrance of the warehouse. Kenji Tsujimoto aimed his Sig Sauer SSG 3000 rifle at the general warehouse area while Azhar Siraj and Wesley Khoo provided cover with their respective Heckler and Koch light machine guns.
Thanks to updated surveillance reports from their Japanese counterparts, the three RAINBOW teams were able to infiltrate the interior of the compound with no trouble so far. Later, they ducked behind some trash dumpsters that were littered near the warehouse. Once they were concealed from view, the three teams begin to make their plan.
"I'll lead Alpha Blue to clear the front of the warehouse and the main floor. Bravo Red will clear out the 2nd floor and Charlie Green for the 3rd. Those two floors had indication of weapon crates and homemade explosives, so tread carefully. Now, let's go and clean up this place." Patrick Ang and his Alpha Blue team provided some cover while Bravo Red under Ernesto Santiago and Charlie Green under Haroun Amin began to run near the main warehouse gate under the cover of silence with their P90 submachine guns aimed at the structure.
"Ang, you can go ahead. I've got things covered here." said Siraj over the radio. With that in mind, Ang gave a signal to his teammates to move out and enter the warehouse, as Delta Yellow provided most of the cover that Alpha Blue needed when they were able to enter the main warehouse. Slowly, their main plan was about to start.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside Tactical command post
The echoes of automatic gunfire began to make itself throughout the outskirts of Kyoto. Inside the tactical command post, Capt. Yamamura and 1st Lt. Akatsuki are now pondering on the assault.
"Has it now began?" asked Lt. Akatsuki to his SAT colleague.
"Yes." He looked outside and saw SAT and S Unit personnel moving near the compound. "The final battle has just begun."
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Rooftop of adjacent building.
Farold Eriksson took aim with his Barrett M82A1 anti-material sniper rifle with the aid of its Leupold M series 10X telescope. Exerting his strength with his left index finger on the trigger and his right hand on the buttstock, streams of .50 BMG (12.7 x 99mm) bullets made short work on the three 2005 Mitsubishi Pajeros that were parked near the main warehouse, as well as the PDL tangos that were guarding nearby. Siraj noticed two PDL terrorists, one armed with an East German SSG-82 sniper rifle chambered in 5.45 x 39mm caliber and another with a Beretta sniper rifle chambered in 7.62 x 51mm NATO caliber. Tsujimoto trained his Hendsoldt 1.5-6x42mm scope to make quick work on the two tangos as they dropped like flies.
A squad of PDL terrorists, armed with a combination of automatic weapons and RPG rocket launchers, emerged from the left side of the warehouse. Siraj and Khoo quickly used their Heckler and Koch 21E and 23E LMGs, sending 7.62 NATO and 5.56 NATO bullets to penetrate their chests, legs, arms and their necks before the PDL tangos could even retaliate.
When the battle was over, Delta Yellow saw the ground now covered in red blood, as well as with the bodies of the dead terrorists. Siraj grabbed his radio and told the other RAINBOW operatives that the warehouse exterior is now clear.
"Delta Yellow reporting. Situation outside warehouse is now under control." uttered Siraj on his radio unit before he retrained his fingers on the trigger grip and the shoulder stock of his Heckler and Koch 21E LMG.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside warehouse, main floor
"Get the bastards!" yelled a PDL militant as he kept firing his Norinco Type 79 submachine gun, chambered in 7.62x25mm TT caliber, at the intruding RAINBOW operatives. He was eventually cut down by hails of 5.7 bullets that pierced his chest and neck and now lies in a pool of blood. The RAINBOW teams concealed their entry by tossing multiple flashbangs inside the warehouse before they got inside.
Swarms of PDL terrorists were seen coming down two metal staircases that would take the person to the second floor. All three teams spread themselves out and proceeded to gun them down as they tried to engage the RAINBOW forces before some of them were able to train their automatic weapons at the RAINBOW operatives that have managed to enter the complex before they were shot. Others survived and they moved out, making each part of the main floor filled with PDL tangos.
Clouston and Montesinos trained their P90s at two PDL militants armed with Colt M-16A1 assault rifles. They were able to seek cover from wooden crates as bullets whizzed over their heads. The two quickly jumped out of cover and shot them in the chests.
Boekhaut trained his P90 at an approachine PDL tango with an IZHMASH AK-47 assault rifle. He pumped 5.7 bullets in his head and neck before he went down to the floor with his blood seeping out of his bullet wounds.
As Bravo Red approached one of the metal staircases, three PDL terrorists were coming near their position. One fired his IZHMASH AK-103 assault rifle while two of them, armed with a Heckler and Koch G41 rifle and a Santa Barbara SA Model L rifle. Santiago and Cormier opened fire with their FN P90 submachine guns at the two PDL tangos. Their shots penetrated their unprotected chests before their corpses collapsed down the staircase and made a stop at the bottom of the stairs.
With his reflexes, Clarkson depressed his P90's trigger is a fast motion that the third PDL tango toppled down the railings and screamed in pain before his body landed in wooden crates, which was smashed on impact. He saw another PDL tango running down the upper corridor with a Diemaco C8 rifle in his hands. He turned his gun on him and fired another volley of 5.7 bullets to his chest; he merely collapsed on the concrete floor yelling in pain. Ichiro Haneda turned around and saw four PDL tango, all armed with Norinco Type 56 assault rifles and Sterling L2A3 submachine guns. In a sweeping motion, Haneda fired his P90 from left to right, gunning down three PDL militants with a fourth raising his Sterling L2A3 at Haneda. Clarkson was able to join Haneda at the last minute, gunning him down with his own P90.
Charlie Green was now at the second metal staircase, which was now cleared of PDL tangos. A while ago, two PDL tangos were armed with the Springfield M-14 and the INSAS assault rifles. Amin and Stephenson focused their P90's sights at the two tangos approaching the staircase and in an instant, fired their weapons. The two tangos were not lucky anymore at 5.7 bullets slammed into their chests, making their inner organs burst in blood as they collapsed to the floor with their chests facing it.
The main floor was now clear, filled with white smoke that emitted from the gun barrels of both the PDL terrorists and the RAINBOW operatives. Ang now gave the order for the two teams to clear the two floors.
"Move! Move! We'll stay here to cover you!" ordered Ang as he and the rest of Alpha Blue began to sweep the main floor to check for signs of any survivors. Before they could start, Haneda managed to fire off a short burst from his P90 and his 5.7 bullets landed on impact on the neck and chest of a PDL militant armed with the IZHMASH AKM assault rifle.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside warehouse, second floor
Bravo Red and Charlie Green joined up later at the second floor. The floor merely contained office room and some corridors with some open space. But with the menacing presence of the PDL, it's not a pleasant sight for the two teams. The teams managed to sight some masked PDL terrorists, who were about to fire their Springfield M-14 rifles. Michel Cormier and Nahum Argov fired some shots off their FN P90 submachine guns. In a matter of minutes, both tangos were laid on the floor with a blood pool surrounding their bodies.
"Let's move out!" barked Amin as he raised his P90 to search for active threats. Suddenly, five PDL terrorists came running in with their IZHMASH AK-74M, IZHMASH AK-103 and Colt M-16A2 assault rifles. One of them had an RPG-29 on his hands.
"Must be the one that shot down the police chopper." Haneda aimed his P90 at the RPG-armed tango. 5.7 bullets penetrated his chests, legs and neck, spraying blood all over the floor before he had the chance to fire his rocket launcher.
Argov, Clarkson and Santiago began to do the initial sweeping of the floor since some of their comrades are engaging more PDL tangos coming near their position. A couple of PDL militants armed with IWI UZIs and Daewoo K2 rifles were swept away by gunfire emitting from Argov and Clarkson's P90s. Santiago managed to deliver some fatal gunshots to another PDL militant to his head, neck and chest. Next to his sprawling body was his hands clutching an IZHMASH RPK-74 LMG.
BOOM!
A grenade explosion resulted in the appearance of a PDL assault team. One of them laid suppressive fire with a CAL C2 LMG when he got to a prone position. As he fired the weapons, swarms of PDL terrorists armed with various automatic weapons entered the second floor from the third floor. Bravo Red and Charlie Green members dodged the shots by seeking cover behind discarded machinery, wooden crates, unused forklift trucks and garbage dumpsters.
From behind cover, three flashbangs flew out and landed on the feet of the PDL militants. As it exploded with a bright flash, team members from Bravo Red and Charlie Green swarmed out of cover and in a few minutes, fired their P90s at the dazed PDL terrorists.
With the smoke cleared out and with the floors littered with the corpses of PDL terrorists, Santiago took his radio and informed the command post that they've secured the second floor,
"Bravo Red here. We're now about to search the offices." said Santiago over the radio.
Amin took his leave and lead his comrades to the metal staircase, which would take them to the third floor. Santiago took his teammates to search the offices. Though their searches turned up nothing but with PDL tangos, who were later shot by Bravo Red team operatives, they've managed to secure the outskirts of the last office. Santiago and Rousseau were at both sides of the abandoned office door. Stephenson was at the front with his P90 slinged on his shoulder with Argov providing support.
"HIYAA!" yelled Stephenson in his Irish accent as he did a strong front kick that knocked the door out of its hinges. Seconds later, a flashbang was thrown inside and it exploded. The groans of a PDL militant was heard when Bravo Red stormed inside. Though the dazed militant struggled to raise his Norinco Type 85 submachine gun, with the same caliber as the Norinco Type 79, at the masked men, Rousseau and Stephenson managed to fire their weapons first at him, sending 5.7 bullets into his body, sending blood bursting out of his chest like a boiling geyser.
"Search the room!" barked Santiago while checking the room for anything worth checking.
"Hey guv! We've hit the jackpot!" came a yell from the other side of the room through the door of a makeshift office. When Santiago entered the office, he was stunned for a few seconds as numerous crates were stacked neatly together with two barrels tied together with a crude electronic timer and some explosives.
"Weapon crates are secured. They didn't seemed to be touched for a while now." remarked Argov as he jerked his thumb towards the location of the wooden crates.
"I'll get to work on the deadly gadget!" said Stephenson as he approached the makeshift bomb while he slinged his P90. He took out his demolitions kit and began to test the unactivated bomb.
"I'll help." added Rousseau as he examined the timer after he removed it from the attached bombs. "They seemed to be filled with explosive substances. This needs to be checked out."
"Bravo Red here. Second floor is under control. We've found our hot cargo. Weapon crates are secured. We're now currently checking on the crude explosive devices here." uttered Santiago on his secure line from his radio.
"What's the status on the explosive devices?" asked Capt. Yamamura on the other line.
Santiago took a few minutes before replying again, "Don't know, but I was told that it seemed to have gunpowder."
"Okay. Our explosive experts will have it checked out when the warehouse is secured." answered Capt. Yamamura.
"Thanks." said Santiago before he removed his fingers from the radio's speak button.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside warehouse, third floor
"DAMMIT! Secure the floor!" yelled Duchamp, as he held an IWI Galil ARM assault rifle chambered in 5.56 x 45mm NATO caliber in his two rough hands. Nishikawa was behind him and he was armed with a Cuban-made AKM assault rifle chambered in 7.62 x 39mm caliber. Four PDL militants, armed with an L1A1 SLR, a Polish Kbk AKS, a Hungarian AMD-65 and a North Korean Type 58 assault rifle were standing guard near the two leaders of the PDL.
PDL terrorists of all heights and weights came rushing down the third floor from various office rooms armed with many kinds of assault rifles and submachine guns. Their sheer numbers would prove to be a challenge for Charlie Green. The team cleared the initial parts of the third floor and are about to enter a large office room, which was a few blocks away from the stairs, when they were held by sheer gunfire from the large number of PDL militants. The team simply took cover from any discarded object that they can find scattered on the third floor.
"Everyone, open fire!" shouted Amin as he and his fellow Charlie Green teammates aimed and fired their P90 submachine guns at each and every PDL terrorist that they can see. Of course, they took the time that they can afford to reload their weapons with help from some of their comrades, who provided cover fire.
The short battle was over. The floor was littered with the corpses of PDL militants and some were seen clutching their hands on their weapons. Charlie Green examined the bodies to check for signs of movement. Once done, they moved on through a network of corridors, checking carefully for PDL terrorists hiding around.
The last RAINBOW team soon caught sight of the office room. Unfortunately, the room was being held back by an undetermined number of masked PDL terrorists firing various ligth machine guns and assault rifles. Amin took his radio and made contact with Delta Yellow for assistance,
"Delta Yellow, this is Charlie Green. I need some assistance, over." said Amin.
"Delta Yellow here. Go ahead, over." said Khoo over the line.
"I need you guys to lighten the load in the room up ahead of us. There are some tangos inside the room. Are Duchamp and Nishikawa inside, over."
"None, whatsover." Khoo took out his binoculars and scanned the room. "They're gone now. But we didn't see them anywhere outside the warehouse. Alpha Blue and Bravo Red didn't report anything too."
"Better lighten the room up first. We'll take cover." Amin gestured to the rest of Charlie Green to take cover as Delta Yellow, except Eriksson, fired their personal weapons at the room parallel to their position, taking out a number of PDL terrorists, who would have waited for them inside if they decided to storm it. As Delta Yellow sweeped the targetareafrom left to right, firing their weapons, they witnessed blood and guts bursting out of their chests, limbs, necks and from the head as PDL militants killed, though they gave a valiant fight against them even if they had better cover from their weapons.
"Room's cleared for you. We'll keep you guys covered." explained Siraj on the radio line. Amin rushed inside the office room with the other members of Charlie Green.
"Room's clear!" shouted Stephenson as he sweeped the room with his P90 submachine gun.
"This part's also clear!" yelled Argov with his P90 firmly gripped in his hands.
"Wait! I hear some footsteps from the stairs! Argov, can you hear it?" barked Amin.
"Yes! It's from here. EIYAA!" Argov gave a strong side kick that broke the door's hinges down. "They're heading downstairs!" Amin gestured to his teammates to commence pursuing the remaining terrorists down the stairs.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Inside warehouse, main floor
"FIRE!"
This was ordered by Patrick Ang as he fired off some rounds of his P90, sending them dead on to the bodies of two PDL militants armed with a Hungarian AMD-65 and a North Korean Type 58 assault rifle.
Boekhaut and Clouston fired their P90s at the sight of a PDL terrorist aiming his Polish Kbk AKS rifle at Alpha Blue. He screamed a gurgling yell, but was unable to since his throat was filled with blood before he collapsed onto the floor.
Montesinos, with his quick movements, fired a short burst of 5.7 bullets at another PDL militant armed with the L1A1 SLR rifle. But upon seeing Duchamp with his IWI Galil ARM, he ducked behind a forklift truck since he came under fire from Duchamp, who unleashed his weapon at him. Later on, Nishikawa joined him and fired his Cuban AKM rifle at the other Alpha Blue team members, forcing them to seek refuge behind a metal garbage dumpster bin.
But unknown to the two PDL leaders, Amin and other Charlie Green members have managed to sneak up on them from behind. He took out a flashbang grenade from his vest and gestured to Rousseau to take out his as well. The two positioned themselves beside the doorframe of the stairwell door before they silently tossed their flashbangs to the main floor, which exploded in a few minutes with bright lights and a deafening sound.
BOOM! BOOM!
With the two PDL leaders on the ground, with their hands covering their ears, Alpha Blue made their move as Ang gave the signal to surround them with Charlie Green in support. They completely surrounded the downed men with their FN P90 submachine guns aimed at their exposed bodies. Ang had visually confirmed that the two are incapacitated due to the flashbangs. He got on his radio and began to communicate with the command post,
"This is Alpha Blue. The PDL is now crushed. Situation is now under control." said Ang over the radio. He heard cheering from the other line as the team members silently grinned to themselves.
Amin and Haneda took out plasticuffs from their vests and applied it on the wrists of the two fallen PDL leaders. After they were cuffed, SAT and S Unit teams came storming the compound and the warehouse with their Heckler and Koch MP5-JP and Minebea PM-9 Submachine guns. Realizing that the two PDL leaders are now cuffed, two SAT operators with ballistic faceshields covering their faces lifted Nishikawa up while two S Unit operators lifted Duchamp up from the floor. The two ex-PDL founders were escorted with heavily armed SAT and S Unit teams to waiting transporation parked near the compound's main entrance.
"Let's go guys." chuckled Santiago as Bravo Red and Delta Yellow entered the warehouse, which was now heavily secured. As they walked back to the command post from the compound, SAT and S Unit operators began to scour the warehouse for any traces of survivors.
Date: April 30, 2008
Location: Watch Room, SAS Headquarters, Hereford, Britain
Sounds of cheering and whistling came from all the Watch Room personnel as soon as they got confirmation that RAINBOW has crushed the PDL for good and their leaders were brought into custody. Clark was ecstatic that his teams had their "baptism of fire." In fact, he announced over the PA system that the new recruits were successful in their mission. Soon enough, the sounds of cheering and whistling were heard over SAS Headquarters. He gave a short speech, congratulating them for a job well done even if they had to work under stress.
Smiling to himself, Clark left the Watch Room while Alistair and Kevin volunteered to stay behind to continue monitoring events from Japan. Within a few feet from his office, Alistair caught with him and was panting for air as he had to run after him from the Watch Room.
"What is it?" asked Clark.
"All of the recruits are back safe and sound. No casualties." replied Alistair.
"When will they be back?"
"As of now, they're getting some R&R in the National Police Agency office in Tokyo. They're going to be in Narita International by 1800 local time."
"Okay. Keep me posted. I'm heading back to the office."
"Right." Alistair then took his leave and went to the comfort room to relieve himself of many liquids that he had consumed during the day.
Clark made a mental note to himself that he wanted to throw a small party for the RAINBOW operatives for doing well in the field and for capturing the two PDL founders.
He would then remember April 30 of the year 2008.
The day that a new generation of RAINBOW operatives have made the organization anonymously famous in the field of black ops. This was all that made Clark happy. Very, very happy indeed.
THE END