Okay…fine…so I didn't leave you that long without knowing who it is…I don't know when I'll get internet again, so here's the next chapter.
Chapter 4: Why are idiots allowed in the army?
Hawkeye just laughed. "Colonel Flagg, what proof do you have?" The colonel held out an arrest warrant. "No, I don't mean the warrant, I mean the proof to have the warrant." Colonel Potter stood up. "That's what I would like to know, Flagg." Flagg pointed a finger at Potter. "Don't stand up, or I'll have you arrested for trying to protect a commie. Pierce is under arrest, and there is nothing you can do about it." Potter folded his hands behind his back. "Oh there's nothing I can do about it? I have to be notified before one of my doctors can be taken away. And ICOR hasn't called me to tell me that he's leaving. Nor that you were coming. Technically, I can have the MP's take you away because you are here without my leave. Now leave, before I get angry."
Flagg shook his head. "Not without Pierce. He's a commie symp and I can prove it." He held out the proof. Potter looked at Pierce, who was flanked by two reluctant MP's. The doctor shrugged. "Why not, you have the right. And so do I." He leaned in to read it only to be yanked on by Flagg. "Prisoner's aren't allowed to see the evidence."
Potter began to read out loud. "Communism is a form of government that is not democracy." He paused. "What is this, a dictionary?" Hawkeye grinned. "No, Colonel, what you hold there is my fifth grade report on communism. Everyone in the class had to write one, which apparently, Flaggy here didn't look into. His proof that I'm a sympathizer is from fifth grade." Flagg pulled the paper from Potter's hands. "It was enough to get you arrested." The smile on Flagg's face was twisted. "Lets go, Pierce." The captain threw Potter a frantic help me look. Potter just gave Pierce a wink that said it'll work out, I have a plan.
Forcing Pierce into the jeep, Flagg smiled a victorious smile. "Say your goodbyes to former Captain Pierce. You won't see him again." BJ stood beside the jeep. "Well, so long Hawk. Hope it goes well." BJ gave a subtle wink, which made Hawk somewhat suspicious of what was going on. A joke, this must be a joke. The MP driving started up the Jeep. Just as the jeep was pulling out, another jeep pulled in, stopping Flagg taking Pierce. It was General Hammond, with a brigade of MP's.
Announcing so that all of Korea could hear him, the General spoke. "Colonel Flagg, you are hereby arrested for fraud, the unauthorized arrest of Pierce, and the aiding of the enemy in capturing Hill 49." Flagg's mouth was moving without sound before he got a word out. "What about the proof of his arrest?" The general laughed. "That essay was great, wasn't it? I had it conveniently sent to you from an "unknown" source." Potter broke in. "Which was Pierce's father who still had this essay. " Hawkeye burst out laughing. "So, I'm not arrested?" The general also laughed. "No, Pierce. Even if he had succeeded in taking you down to my office, the important people knew about the plan to arrest Flagg." He motioned to the colonel who had been handcuffed to the jeep. "I'll get you still, Pierce!"
The general shook his head. "Not likely, Flagg. You won't be out for 10 years or so. By that time, maybe this war will be over." Hawkeye rolled his eyes. "Or so we hope." He looked around. "Hey, where is Frank?" BJ mimicked his friend. "And Margaret?" The group turned around at a loud shriek. "But honey bear! The general's out there!" The crowed gathered laughed as an angry Margaret dragged out a dripping, towel covered, embarrassed Frank. He cowered when he saw Flagg glaring at him. "Oh, Colonel. I didn't know you were here." He gave a nervous laugh. The general shook his hand. "Thank you, Major Burns. You helped arrest this man, even if you didn't realize it. However…" The general slapped a pair of handcuff's on Frank. "You're coming with me. You are under arrest for assisting a criminal. You might even lose you're rank if the hearing decides on it."
The general drove off with the MP's following. The MASH 4077 group all started cheering when the jeep carrying Frank disappeared around the corner. Hawkeye, BJ, and Margaret all laughed and hugged each other. Looping their arm's around each other, they headed towards the officer's club for a celibately drink. Potter followed. Before they entered the club, the colonel pulled them aside. "Folks, since Burns is gone, we're getting a replacement. However, since the army is so intelligent, they don't know who yet. Just wanted to prepare you all for it. Now, lets go drink and celebrate!" The four cheered as they entered the officer's club.
A/N: yay! Frank is gone! Join us next time I have internet connection for the next chapter.