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Horrors of War
Chapter 10
The Lines are Drawn
Wilson sighed "There is something you two should know"
Ron straightened up, as did Kim
"Is it important Jim?" Kim asked
"Frankly speaking, yes" Wilson replied
"Privates Johnson and Jacobson are plotting against you two"
Ron became nervous as he glanced over to Kim, who shared the same worried look.
"They want you either court marshaled or executed for your actions towards the villagers at the camp, not to mention what you did to the Corporal" Wilson stopped here to let it sink in.
It was a lot of information to be getting on such short notice, and the two had become increasingly worried.
"How exactly is the Corporal?" Ron asked, feeling guilty for what he did to Josh
"Physically, I wouldn't worry because it's just a bruised nose and cheek bones. Mentally however he is Marjory screwed up in the head Ron"
"What do you mean 'screwed up in the head'?" Kim asked.
Ron already began to have his look of worry deepen, he knew what Wilson meant
"It means that he has lost it, he has become say 'mentally unstable' and could do some really nasty things" Wilson said
Kim stood there stunned; she couldn't believe that one of her friends had just lost his mind.
"He is now working with Jacobson and Johnson to get rid of you two, or specifically get you away from Ron, so he could get you." Wilson added
Wilson's words sent shockwaves through Kim and Ron; it was a lot to take in.
"Josh also told us about everything"
Wilson watched the twos faces drain of all their color, making them appear to be ghostly figures.
"E-everything?" Ron stammered
Wilson nodded his head
"I honestly am not too surprised by it"
This confused the two even more
"You mean that you've suspected this?" Kim asked, still very bewildered
"Well not this, but something like this" Wilson made his way to a chair in the corner of the room and pulled it to the center of the room, he sat down as he explained his thoughts.
"You see Kim; there is no way in hell that a woman would be put in a war zone, at least not in this time period." Wilson cupped his hands under his jaw supporting his head.
"So you knew something was up when we rescued Kim" Ron said finally recovering from the mass of information he had received.
"Right, Josh explained your blue glow and the sword summoning thing so you don't have to tell me about that" Wilson said, he noted the expression of both their faces and realized he might have said something he shouldn't have.
"Ron? What exactly happened when you rescued me?" Kim was giving Ron a scornful 'tell me what happened' look.
"Kim, I-I can't tell you now" Ron held his head low, avoiding Kim's stare.
"Why not Ron? Is this something I should be worried about?" Kim was not so much as asking as she was demanding.
"When we are back in our own time I'll tell you, just not now" Ron muttered quietly.
Wilson noticed the tear that came down Ron's face, he wasn't sure if Kim seen it or not.
"Uh, Fine!" Kim gave up and made her way back to her bed, lying down across it.
"I should head to the equipment depot and see if I can grab you a uniform." Wilson started getting up to head to the door.
"Oh! Almost forgot!" Ron said as he darted for his pack, he pulled out a bundle with a youthful exuberance.
"Here you go Kim" Ron said as he presented the bundle to Kim, who took the package with a confused look on her face as she slowly opened the package.
"Oh Ron" Kim said as she removed the military issue uniform out of the bundle.
Kim leaned over to Ron and gave him a kiss on the cheek. "Thank you" She whispered into his ear.
Wilson got to the door and turned back to look at the two as he spoke
"Well I'll leave you two alone, try your best to avoid Josh and the other two because they have a plan stirring and it reeks something fierce."
Kim and Ron looked at Jim Wilson in the doorway "We will be" Kim replied.
Satisfied that he accomplished his objective Jim went to open the door.
"Oh, Wilson!" Ron called
Jim turned back and looked at the two
"Thanks" Ron said
Jim smiled, "Don't mention it Ron, good luck in recovery guys" and with that Jim left the two alone.
Medic Station,
1 Week Later
"Kim? Are you sure about this?" Ron asked as he kept his eyes covered, Kim's arm healed and she was behind the screen in the room changing into her supplied uniform.
"Ron, we can't stay here forever. Besides Wade said he should have all the info by the end of today, so the sooner I am up and moving the sooner we could head back to our own time"
Ron sighed, he knew she was right. But the past week was tough for him, Kim stayed in the room the entire time so not to rouse any suspicions, however when Ron went out to grab some food he heard the other GI's in the base talking to each other.
Most of the conversations were on the rumor that there was an American girl in the camp, and that another GI named Ronald has some freaky powers and wields a flaming sword.
Just like in high school, start a rumor and by the end of the day you'll hear the same rumor only it has completely changed from when you started it.
Ron had also tried his best at avoiding the three squad members as Jim told them. After the first day they dropped the last name and rankings, at least amongst themselves.
Ron occasionally caught the three staring him down from across the mess hall, Ron took notice of the evil smirk that was plastered on Josh's face, and Ron also saw the immense hatred in Josh's eyes. Hatred so deep it actually unnerved Ron, usually he ended up making a quick exit as he feared to have a confrontation with them now.
Kim said that after Wade came back with the coordinates to Drakkens location they would make their way over there without the squad, and possibly without Josh.
Ron told Kim of the look in Josh's eyes and how he was fearful of what he became.
Sounds familiar doesn't it
Ron shrugged at the thought, for the past week his actions at the camp have been haunting him. He couldn't sleep at night, every time he closed his eyes that little boys face appeared in front of him and the sound of the gun firing.
Ron kept waking up from his spot in Kim's room in a cold sweat, then he felt the guilt set upon him followed by relieve because it would soon be all out, now that Kim was with him.
"Ron, you Ready?"
Ron shook the thoughts aside as he remembered what was going on
"A, yeah KP, I'm all ready" Ron turned to face the silhouetted figure on the screen.
Kim stepped out from behind the screen, Ron's jaw dropped at the sight.
Kim was in her uniform, but Mr. Barkin did his homework on it, as the pants were a lot like her mission pants, and she wore the shirt at mid rift exposing her stomach, also like her mission clothes. However over that was a slightly larger shirt which Kim wore like a jacket, except she rolled the sleeves up past her elbows making it a short sleeve and she left the front unbuttoned.
Ron's eyes continued up to Kim's face, seeing those gorgeous green eyes looking at him from under the camouflaged helmet, her auburn hair done up in a pony tail that hung out the back of the helmet.
"So what do you think?" Kim asked with a hint of playfulness in her voice
"I a, her-…..humina, humina….." Ron sputtered, still caught in what he was seeing
"I take it you approve?" Kim giggled raising an eyebrow as she set her hands on her hips.
Ron was still stunned, Kim rolled her eyes and made her way to Ron and gently lifted his head staring into the big brown eyes of his.
"Ron…" Kim whispered
"Mmmhhmm" Ron mumbled
"Snap out of it!" Kim yelled, shocking Ron out of his state
"What-Hey!" Ron protested as he realized what just happened, Kim just laughed.
"Oh sure, laugh at me because I'm entranced by your beauty" Ron said with a sheepish grin on his face.
"None of that till we get home Ron" Kim sternly stated, Ron grumbled in disappointment.
"Come on Ron, lets walk about the camp" Kim said as she picked Ron up off the chair he was on.
"I don't know Kim, are you sure that's a good idea, there is no telling what the other troops would do. Let alone Josh" Ron shuddered as he remembered that look in Josh's eyes.
"Ron, I can't stay in her the entire time, I need to get out of this room" Kim said as she dragged Ron out the door.
Ron didn't have a choice at this point, but he had a really bad feeling about this.
Jim Wilson was down by the river that ran close to the base; he was admiring the beauty of the water and the seemingly peaceful aura that enveloped the area that seemed to be isolated from the rest of the world.
Unless you count the Hueys, Chinooks, and all the jets that fly over here. Not to mention the base behind you.
Jim laughed, for where he was and what was surrounding him it still seemed peaceful.
Ron and Kim kept him informed of their situation with locating this guy they called Drakken, who apparently to Jim holds the key to them getting back to their own time.
A guy with Blue Skin and a girl with green skin who can shoot green plasma, on any other day that might seem strange
Jim shook his head as a smile crept on his face, the events of the past week catching up with his perception of the world around him.
Maybe if I make it home I'll contact these guys and meet them, of course I'd probably be a lot older than I am now.
Jim sighed as he turned back towards the base, the numerous speakers mounted outside all rang out with Spencer Davis Group's "Give me some Lovin" as he looked around.
He wanted to be out of this mess of a war, it had affected him in ways only people could imagine.
The friends you've made, the loss you suffered. The good, the bad, and the down right shitty experiences.
Jim continued looking at the camp when he stopped and looked back towards the mess hall. Josh, Johnson and Jacobson all stood together watching the Medical Station intently.
Jim quickly looked over towards the Medic Station and saw Kim dragging Ron out of the door; they started in the opposite direction of the mess hall but the three witnessed them coming out and started toward the two, Josh taking the lead as a sinister grin hung on his scruffy face.
Oh Shit,
Jim started walking quickly after the two hoping to get their attention; the three were closing in on them as the approached the main intersection of the base.
Think Jim, how do we get them away from this situation
Josh yelled out across to the two teens
"Hey Sergeant Stoppable!"
The two stopped in their tracks and stood there with their backs to the three. Josh and the other two stopped where they were, placing the two groups on opposite sides of the main intersection.
Jim stopped in his tracks as he watched the stand off, his heart was racing.
Aw Fuck! Too late to stop it now, just hope for the best.
Ron stood there not moving, he grasped Kim's right hand tight.
The confrontation they tried to avoid was occurring right now, and there was no escape.
Going to have to bite the bullet on this one Ron,
Ron released his hold on Kim's hand, he looked over to her with a worry and uncertainty abound him. He slowly turned around to face his three squad members
Johnson and Jacobson were standing behind Josh, and further back from them stood Jim, who also had a worried look on his face. They didn't know what they would try to do, but it couldn't be good.
"What is it Corporal" Ron said, narrowing his gaze on Josh and clenching his fists.
"Oh, nothing Sarge. I just wanted to congratulate you for, your actions at the POW camp." Josh smiled
Ron raised his eyebrows, this was something he didn't expect but he still sensed that Josh was luring him into a trap.
"What do you mean?" Ron asked as he glanced over at Kim, who was also surprised by this.
"Well if you, never smacked me with your gun I would have never realized the truth" Josh's expression got serious as he glared at Ron.
The trap was set, and Ron walked right into it.
"Ron! You hit Josh with your gun?" Kim said turning to Ron, worry and confusion in her eyes. Ron tried to ignore her; instead he kept his eyes on Josh.
Josh chuckled a little as he slowly started across the intersection towards the two of them.
"Well, seems Ron didn't tell you everything he did here did he?" Josh asked as he crossed his arms.
"It's not the only bad thing Ron did while we were trying to save your sorry ass. Is it Ron?" Josh was starting to let his anger out, his tone held all of his rage.
"That's enough Josh" Ron demanded as he kept his fists clenched, staring into Josh's menacing blue eyes.
"Oh, sorry. Don't want little Kimmie knowing the horrible acts you've done to these people? Well don't worry Ron, I'll fill her in now" Josh kept his arms crossed as he slowly got closer to the two.
Kim stayed by Ron, although she was still looking for him to answer her. However, Josh took this time to spill all of Ron's events over the last 3 weeks.
Kim's expression started to change, after hearing of Ron's verbal abuse of Josh, how Ron cared toward the other people they encountered, even his nightly murder missions when they were stuck at LZ X-Ray where he ventured up the hillside with the Lotus Blade killing everyone he encountered in some grotesque ways.
The whole time Ron stood his ground, not making a move, not showing how he felt. All he did was stare at Josh with both fists clenched.
Josh then got to the events of Kim's rescue
"That is enough Corporal!" Ron screamed at Josh, hoping he would finally listen to him. But Josh had other plans.
"You see Kim that camp you were held at was built next to a small village that had families. After Ron got you out of your cage and you became unconscious he hit the pinnacle of his War atrocities. He demanded answers from the guard's there-"
"I said that's enough Corporal!" Ron was starting to let some anger out, his fists started to tremble.
"And when they didn't give him answers"
"I'm ordering you to shut up Corporal Mankey!"
"He decides to make them talk" Josh stood there, 2 feet in front of Ron. The two of them stared at each other for a short amount of time as the camp grew silent.
"This is your last warning Josh; I am ordering you to shut the Fuck Up!" Ron's voice was filled with anger as he stared at Josh, Josh turned to face Kim who was shocked by all she was hearing.
"He decided to make them talk by putting his gun to the head of a 10 year old boy; he demanded for answers again, they still didn't talk"
"GODDAMMIT JOSH I AM GIVING YOU AN ORDER TO SHUT YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!" Ron roared at Josh as he glared at Josh, his eyes were filled with rage, his teeth clenched, and his lips curled into a snarl.
"He killed the boy. 10 years old, same age as your brothers, same age as Wade. And your perfect boyfriend blew his brains out, all because they wouldn't answer him."
Josh looked at Kim's expression as it went to one of absolute horror; the color was draining from her face. Yet all Josh did was smile, he was going to drive them apart and have his revenge on Ron. His plan was working, now he just needed to drive it home.
"That's not all Kim, he then ordered us to tie the remaining villagers to their houses while he ordered Jacobson there to call in a napalm strike, effectively incinerating them. They probably died a horribly painful death."
Josh watched Kim as she slowly backed away, tears in her eyes.
"Some perfect boyfriend isn't he" Josh smiled as he looked from Kim to Ron.
"Why you MOTHER-FUCKER!" Ron moved quickly over to Josh and brought his right fist up swiftly, it connected with Josh's jaw and sent Josh falling to the ground and breaking one of his teeth.
Ron looked at Josh laying there on the ground as he stirred about, rubbing his jaw. He then looked over to Kim, only to see her shake her head and start running towards the river, crying.
"Well Stoppable, looks like you lost her again you stupid son of a bitch" Josh said as he spit blood onto the ground in front of Ron.
Ron reached down and picked up Josh by the collar, ripping his shirt slightly. Ron brought Josh inches from his face.
"You fucking maggot, I should kill you right now where you stand you piece of shit!"
Josh laughed in Ron's face
"So do it already, or are you still the same spineless fuck you were in high school. Come on Ron, put your goddamn money where you fucking mouth is" Josh grinned.
Ron brought his right hand back, and then Ron's brain started talking to him.
Don't do it, this fuckwad isn't worth it
'But He needs to be punished for what he did'
Punish him in a way that hurts him in the long run
'How the hell do I do that?'
Think about this, he wants to separate you and Kim so you have no one watching your back, being he is the second in command he has to have your back. Take away his rank
'And he isn't on my back and not in a position to take me out'
There you go, now demote this fucker
Ron took his right hand and grabbed the corporal stripes on Josh's arm and ripped them off, taking some of Josh's shirt with him.
Josh looked at his arm, and saw Ron holding his ranking in his hand.
"What the fuck are you doing?" Josh asked
"I'm demoting you, PRIVATE Mankey"
Ron threw Josh to the ground and started towards the river where Kim went.
"You can't be serious!" Josh yelled
"Shut it Josh, I'm your superior so I call the shots! You are no longer my second in command and you will no longer be close to me in combat! Consider yourself lucky" Ron called back
Now to face Kim
The team might be breaking up! Curse you Mankey!
Chapter 11 will be coming along, till then read and review