[Verdansk, Kastovia 2020, 1540 hours]
The city has erupted into a bloody turmoil. The Armistice has officially dissolved, its remnants fighting each other in hopes of survival, while Khaled Al-Asad and the merciless Al-Qatala laugh while seeing their enemies claw each other like stray dogs.
Pvt. Igor Sokolov, a Russian soldier of the Allegiance faction. He knows that Verdansk has turned into hell and death was coming to collect his soul. His time was up, until a mysterious blue lightning thing, floating through air appeared in front of him.
Pvt. Sokolov: What is this?
As he touched the unknown object, it zapped his fingertips before it could even make contact with it
Pvt. Sokolov: Argh.. Blyat, what in the?—
Before he could find out what was this "thing", four soldiers opened fire on him, shrapnel and concrete dust splattered onto him
Pvt. Sokolov: Chyort, *checks mag* what do I do?
Looks at floating rift
Pvt. Sokolov: To hell with it
He nervously exclaimed as he rushed to the rift to escape the gunfire, and as the soldiers arrive, they look confused as their victim suddenly disappeared
[Unknown Island 0600 Hours]
Popping out of the rift, Pvt. Sokolov was relieved that he was able to escape death right there, but as he catch his breath he witnessed the environment around him, and was visibly confused
Pvt. Sokolov: Where the hell am I?
Two men approached Pvt. Sokolov, both wearing blue-yellow hoodies, and armed with M4A1s
Assailant #1: You! EGO or ALTER?
Pvt. Sokolov: Uhh, what?
Assailant #2: EGO or ALTER!
Pvt. Sokolov: I don't understand, can you at least tell me where am I?
Assailant #2: He's worthless, kill him
Pvt. Sokolov: W-wa-wait, I don't know what you're talking about
Before the two assailants ready their arms, one of them gets shot in the head, while the other in the leg
Assailant #2: *groaning* You son of a- *dies*
Pvt. Sokolov: What in the?
Sees two figures standing in the distance
Pvt. Sokolov: HEY! I NEED HELP!
One of the figures walks closer, intending to question Pvt. Sokolov
Pvt. Sokolov: *stuttering* Wait! Don't shoot, I'm unarmed
Journey: It's okay, we're not here to hurt you
The figure is revealed to be Journey, an expert mountain climber and an operative of EGO
8-Ball: Journey, who is it?
The other figure is 8-Ball, a ninja of EGO and Journey's boyfriend. Meanwhile for Pvt. Sokolov, he can barely tell if he's still alive or not
Pvt. Sokolov: What the hell is going on? And is that a person with a giant 8 ball on its head?
Journey: Okay, look I know you're confused and all but those two guys, it's a bit of a long story, and that 8 ball dude you're talking about is 8-Ball, literally, and he's my boyfriend, and I'm Journey
Pvt. Sokolov: I don't know why Sgt. Kamarov would send us in such suicide mission
Journey: Who's Kamarov?
Pvt. Sokolov: Forget about it
8-Ball: Can you tell us your name at least?
Pvt. Sokolov: I'm Pvt. Igor Sokolov, I served in the Russian Army, 12th Army Brigade. You can just call me Sokolov
Journey: Okay, Sokolov, one thing's for sure is that you're safe, but I need you to come with us
Pvt. Sokolov: Just get me out of here, I don't care how long will it take, I just want to find a safe place
8-Ball: You'll be fine, now come on, before more ALTER troops show up
Pvt. Sokolov, Journey, and 8-Ball leave the area to head back into the EGO base. Despite being rescued, Pvt. Sokolov still remains vigilant, knowing something unusual might happen in the future
[Weeping Woods 0735 Hours]
The three have arrived in the EGO Base, soon this is where Pvt. Sokolov's questions will be answered
Journey: Here we are
Pvt. Sokolov: Is this the place? Looks convenient enough
8-Ball: This is all what we have left, for now
As the three enter the base, they are greeted by Turk, the EGO Commander
Turk: 8-Ball, Journey, I'm glad you two made it back, and who is that guy?
Journey: His name is Sokolov, he said he served in the Russian Army or something
8-Ball: What we do know is that he's not part of ALTER
Pvt. Sokolov: Da, I just got here
Turk: Do you know anything, especially regarding ALTER?
Pvt. Sokolov: I'm not so sure about this whole ALTER thing, all I remember is that I was in Verdansk and I saw this blue floating lightning thing just appeared in front of me
Turk: The rifts, that's what brought you here
Pvt. Sokolov: I'm tired, I've been fighting Al-Qatala for far too long, I just want some rest
Turk: Very well, the bunks are in that tent over there
After an unusual and tiring day, the Russian can finally get his rest
Inside the tent with the bunks
Pvt. Sokolov: Huh, not bad. Way better than the ones in Urzikstan
While Pvt. Sokolov untie his boots, he meets another member of EGO
Cameo: Oi there love
Pvt. Sokolov: Umm, hello?
Cameo: So your the lad that Journey was talking about
Pvt. Sokolov: Yes, that's me, can I help you?
Cameo: No, suit yourself, I'm just here to welcome you, I'm Cameo
Pvt. Sokolov: Sokolov, Igor Sokolov
shakes Cameo's hands
Cameo: So I heard you came from an another world
Pvt. Sokolov: That's true, I saw what he called a "rift" that appeared in front of me, and apparently that is the reason why I'm here
Cameo: Can you tell me what was your world looks like?
Pvt. Sokolov: Not that exciting
Cameo: What do you mean
Pvt. Sokolov: I was deployed in Verdansk, in response to the Al-Qatala attack. We were outnumbered easily, plus there was this huge cloud of gas slowly engulfing the city. I was the only one in my unit who made it out alive, the rest are either dead or still out there
Cameo: Oh, I'm sorry that you have gone through those mess
Pvt. Sokolov: It was nothing but a suicide mission, but it was our duty to maintain the safety of the people of Russia
Before Pvt. Sokolov could tell more of his tales, a speaker voice spoke that all EGO members must report to Turk
Cameo: Oh, looks like we have a job to do and an island to save. Well, it was fancy seeing you, but in the meantime, I think you need to get a proper sleep
Pvt. Sokolov: Very well, we'll continue this when you're done
Cameo: Oh well, see ya *leaves the room*
Pvt. Sokolov: Ahh, finally some rest
Meanwhile, in the command room
8-Ball: What's the situation?
Turk: ALTER forces have been taking key outposts up in the north, and from what I've heard, Chaos Agent has lately been kidnapping innocent people for test subjects
Journey: What do you think he's been up to?
Turk: Which is why I called you all here for. There is an abandoned Slurp Factory, northwest of the island. That is where they've been keeping their test subjects. I need all of you to scout the area, and if possible, rescue the test subjects there
While Turk briefs his soldiers on their mission, Pvt. Sokolov sneaks in
Pvt. Sokolov: Umm, hello?
Journey: Sokolov, what are you doing here?
Pvt. Sokolov: Can I help?
8-Ball: I thought you wanted to rest, plus this mission is too dangerous for you
Pvt. Sokolov: You might need a helping hand or something
Turk: Look, Sokolov, I know you want to be a part of EGO, and I accept that, but you're gonna have leave this one to the experts
Pvt. Sokolov: Fine, I just want to help, just let me know when you need my help
Turk: Anyways, with that out of the way, your objective is to scout the factory for intel gathering, and tescue the test subjects there. Good luck
With the briefing done, it's up to Journey, 8-Ball, Cameo, Remedy, and Rippley to commence the mission
Inside the barracks
Pvt. Sokolov: Well, that Turk guy is right, I'm just being too confident. Damn it Igor
[Slurp Factory 0855 Hours]
The EGO Team arrived in the Slurp Factory, but something isn't right. The factory looks peculiar
Journey: What happened here?
8-Ball: Looks like the place was gunned down
Journey: By who?
Remedy: Bollocks, the test subject, they're dead
Journey: The factory is shot down, the test subjects are dead, and ALTER fled from this place. Something's not right here, and we need to tell Turk about it
Cameo: Guys, look!
8-Ball: What is it?
Cameo: I've managed to hack in to the security cameras' footage
As the team looked at the footage, they indeed saw what happened here in the factory and saw unidentified soldiers raiding the factory, killing everyone inside
Rippley: Who would do this?
8-Ball: They're not EGO, not ALTER either, someone... different
As they try to figure out who these soldiers are, gas grenades are thrown to inside the factory
Journey: *coughing* What is that?
Soon after, soldiers in gas masks breach the factory, cornering the EGO team
Soldier: *in Russian* GET DOWN! GET DOWN ON THE FUCKING GROUND NOW!
8-Ball tries to pull out his sword, but was knocked out by one of the soldiers. Rippley was subdued by four soldiers, and the rest were being dragged to outside. There, they meet more soldiers and a familiar looking officer
Officer: *in Russian* Is this it?
Soldier: *in Russian* That's all of them, we don't have their leader though
Officer: *in Russian* This will do
Journey: Who are you?
Officer: Save those questions later
Journey: Wait, what are yo- *knocked out*
8-Ball: Journey!
Soldier: Get to the truck
8-Ball: You'll pay for this
Officer: *looks at the EGO team* I'll finish what he've started