Chapter 30

(Mac's POV)

All of the sudden a storm of bullets starts raining down on us from the banks above us. I realize with excitement what is happening. The SEALS have come to get these guys! Meanwhile, pandemonium reigns in the camp as my captors try to get into defensive positions against the invisible attackers.

They aren't succeeding very well, every time I turn around another shot rings out and one of the enemy falls. I take advantage of the situation and attempt to break my bonds, but they're much stronger this time, and I'm having a rough time of it.

The terrorists ready themselves all too soon and soon I hear the sickening sound of a bullet going through glass. I can only imagine what that means for one of the SEALS. I risk a brief look up to see if I can locate an escape route, but from my hole in the ground I see instead my captors charging up the embankments with the obvious intent to overwhelm the small SEAL squad.

One of the terrorists falls into my hole suddenly, shot in the back. I look in surprise from the direction of the bullet. I am both astonished and horrified to see Harm in close combat with about three other men, but it was obviously his shot, because he's the only one in the area.

I take the man's knife and cut the bonds on my wrists, and then I take his rifle and charge my way up the bank to my partner, my leg is killing me, but I remember all the times he's saved me and I push on.

By the time I reach Harm he's staggering on his knees, blood seeping out of his uniform in numerous paces. He's got at least two shots in the chest, and his arms and legs are pretty bloody too. He's waving around his rifle, complete with bayonet. (A/N: I think bayonets were last used in WWII, but humor me here, Harm's in no condition to really be shooting he needs another weapon.) The two attackers surrounding him seem bewildered at his stamina and unwilling to challenge him.

I shoot one of them dead, giving Harm a chance to lunge at the other. But, Harm didn't kill him with his stab, so I shot him to finish the job.

Harm looks over at me in amazement,

"How did you get out?" he asks feebly as I rush over to check him out.

"You and your SEALS gave a pretty good distraction." I say trying to ignore the shooting pain in my leg as I kneel down to look at him.

He looks at my leg, "You were shot!" he says with anger.

"Yeah, but it's not much." I lie, "You were shot at least twice. How did you get out here?"

"You know how far I'll go to protect those I love Mac..." he trails off, and I notice in the dim light that blood is coming out of his mouth, that's REALLY BAD.

I start to weep. I can't save him. The thought hits me like a ton of bricks, life without Harm isn't life at all.

Suddenly my marine instincts click on, I whirl around just in time to see two men aiming at us from a distance. I grab the rifle and fire at one killing him, and dodge the other shot, but just barely. I try to aim again, but my tears are blurring my vision so much I can hardly see. Somehow I manage to kill him too, but it's only a matter of time before the next set shows up.

I look down at Harm, he's barely hanging on.

"Harm, do you have a walki-talkie or something to contact headquarters?" I ask desperately.

"Left pocket." He says feebly. I reach in, and grab the life-saver.

"Hello, this is Col. MacKenzie aka. Commander 'Mac' Burnett speaking. The terrorists are closing in, and most of the SEALS are overwhelmed. At least one is dead, and I don't know about the rest." I say.

"Colonel, this is Captain Brown. We are sending in more teams ASAP. Try to hold your position."

"Easier said than done Sir. I've got Commander Rabb here, and he's been shot at least two times on top of various other wounds, and I've been shot in the leg myself Sir. There's nobody else with us."

"I understand Colonel, we'll bring medics with us. How is the Commander doing?"

"Harm is virtually incapable of defending himself, he stood alone on the embankment after the CO went down, and I'm not in great condition either."

"Just keep it up Colonel. We'll be-" his voice was cut off by someone grabbing the walkie-talkie from me, and placing a knife at my throat.

It was Brumby, I could tell by the voice, "Captain Brown, this is Lt. Com. Brumby, and I'm telling you the Commander and the Colonel won't be around when you get here." He turned it off.

"So, who goes first? You know Mac, I fooled you pretty well. You never even noticed me until the ball. Guess what though, since I can't have you, nobody's gonna, least of all him." said Brumby.

"Shoot me instead." Said Harm softly, maneuvering himself in front of me.

I was stunned when Harm turned to me, "Butch and Sundance." He whispered. That did it, I quickly reached for a nearby pistol and shot Brumby, who fell back. But, it didn't kill him.

At that point I realized I was out of ammo, and tackled him to the ground. But, he was stronger than me. I quickly began to lose.

Then a gun fired and suddenly Brumby ceased to struggle with me. I looked up to see Harm with his pistol in hand smiling weakly,

"Incapable of defending myself Colonel?" he teased. I shook my head, then Harm collapsed on the ground.

I gave a cry and tried to rush over. But, there was now a pain in my chest as well as my leg. I put my hand on my upper right chest. I felt a warm sticky feeling. BLOOD. My blood. Brumby shot me again, and I didn't even know it.

Suddenly it all hit me. Not only was Harm dying, I was too. Like Butch and Sundance. I used my last ounce of strength and determination to pull myself over to where he lay. The last thing I saw was Harm's face............

There, see, that wasn't so bad was it??? ::evil smile::

A/N: Really sorry this took so long to get updated, but my computer has been down for the last few months with virus/security problems. I couldn't have gotten it up much sooner. I would also like to thank all those who reviewed, and I'm sorry but there won't be any reactions for this chapter.