Pvt. Sokolov: *playing guitar*

PA Speaker: Igor Sokolov, report to Turk

Pvt. Sokolov: Here we go

As Pvt. Sokolov enters the command room, he finds Turk

Pvt. Sokolov: Uhh, Mr. Turk, you're looking for me?

Turk: You said you wanted to help

Pvt. Sokolov: Anytime, anywhere

Turk: Good, because we have a problem

Pvt. Sokolov: What is it?

Turk: 15 Minutes ago, Journey and her team were supposed to be back by now with a report regarding a Slurp Factory in the northwestern part of the island

Pvt. Sokolov: And?

Turk: They're still not here

Pvt. Sokolov: Are you implying that they are captured or something?

Turk: I was looking through one of their camera footages and found this

In the camera footage

Cameo: Oi, get off of me, will ya?

Soldier: Shut up and get inside

Cameo: Turk, if you're hearing this, we're in a bit of a pickle-

Camera footage goes to static

Turk: That's all what we have

Pvt. Sokolov: Wait, I think I know those people

Turk: Who?

Pvt. Sokolov: The soldiers, the ones that captured your team, can you rewind the footage so I can check?

Rewinds camera footage

Pvt. Sokolov sees a clear cut of the footage, and was shocked on what he saw

Pvt. Sokolov: Mr. Turk, we have indeed a problem

Turk: Who are they? And do you know anything about them?

Pvt. Sokolov: Those soldiers are known as Barkov's Forces, an Army unit gone rogue and instead led an oppressive rule on Urzikstan. When there leader, Roman Barkov, died in one of their factories, some of those who remained loyal to Barkov continued to do his dirty business, while others were arrested or surrendered to the Russian Army

Turk: How do you know all of this?

Pvt. Sokolov: I used to be part of them, but when I witnessed the war crimes they've committed, I had enough and fled from Urzikstan, alongside other soldiers, including our NCO, Cpt. Bale. Your team isn't going to last long against those animals, so you and I must act now if you want to save them

Turk: Alright, but I don't know if we can take on all of them, especially the fact that we're already at war with ALTER

Pvt. Sokolov: You said you sent your team to a factory

Turk: Yeah

Pvt. Sokolov: We can go there, find some evidences, trace them down, and it should lead us towards to your team

Turk: Great idea, pack up now, we'll leave in 5 minutes

Pvt. Sokolov: Da, just give me a rifle and I'm ready

Turk: Armory is at the other side, make yourself comfortable

The two now prep their gear as they now must save their allies from a new and more dangerous enemy

[Redacted Location 1055 Hours]

Inside an isolated room, a Russian soldier beats up 8-Ball

Russian Soldier: *in Russian* You gonna talk now, motherfucker?

8-Ball: Do... Your... Worst

The Russian Soldier continues to beat 8-Ball

Russian Soldier #2: *in Russian* C'mon, he's not worth, let's just kill him

Russian Soldier: *in Russian* We can't, Colonel wants him alive

Another Russian Soldier enters the room

Russian Soldier #3: *in Russian* The Colonel wants him

Russian Soldier: *in Russian* This guy?

Russian Soldier #3: *in Russian* Yes, now c'mon, the Colonel's waiting

The two Russian Soldiers drag 8-Ball. Meanwhile in another room, Journey is being interrogated by this "Colonel" (This Colonel is the same as that Officer in the Slurp Factory)

Russian Colonel: *in Russian* Wake her up

The Russian Soldier nods his head in approval

Russian Soldier: *in Russian* Wake up, cyka

Journey: *groaning* Where am I?

Russian Colonel: *in Russian* Leave this one to me

Russian Soldier: *in Russian* Yes sir

Journey: Who are you?

Russian Colonel: To answer that, madam, my name is Colonel Anton Sudorov, a proud soldier of the Russian Federation, as I & General Roman Barkov led our troops to victories against the wrathful terrorists of Urzikstan. Unfortunately, General Barkov died in the hands of those said terrorists, which is why I'm here. To continue what he wanted to finish

Journey: How did you even got here in the first place?

Col. Sudorov: Simple, I saw this blue lightning entity, rifts they call them. And soon I touched it, I knew my victories were there

Journey: Let me guess, you jumped into the rift?

Col. Sudorov: Of course! And soon, this island of yours will now belong to the proud motherland

Journey: You ain't taking stuff from us, and even of you do, you'd be dead at that point

Col. Sudorov: *in threatening voice* I will take anything and anyone in this damn island to make my country powerful, and I will be there greatest patriot to have ever conquered it

Someone knocks at the door

Russian Soldier #2: *in Russian* Colonel, your prisoner is here

Col. Sudorov: *in Russian* Bring him in

The door opens, and the two Russians enter, and alongside them is a bruised up 8-Ball

Journey: *gasps* 8-Ball!

Russian Soldier #2: *in Russian* Should we bring the others?

Col. Sudorov: *in Russian* No, this is good enough

8-Ball: *groaning* Journey

Journey: 8-Ball! When I get out of these ties, I'm gonna-

Col. Sudorov: Yes, yes, stab me, gut me, club me, shoot me, any of those options. But none of that is happening

Journey: *in her mind* I hope they're coming

Meanwhile, back at the EGO Base

Turk: I want two fireteams with me, and pick the best one you can get

EGO Sergeant: Yes sir

Turk: Sokolov, you ready?

Pvt. Sokolov: I'm already prepared, like 6 minutes ago

Turk: Okay, don't get too excited now

The two fireteams Turk requested for enters the command room

EGO Fireteam Leader: Sir, we're for the mission, just waiting for your command

Turk: Good, Sokolov, can you tell them who we're going up against

Pvt. Sokolov: Ah yes, will do

Looks at the two fireteams

Pvt. Sokolov: *clears throat* Okay, now I know you people have something in common with me, as you & I have gone through wars, but I need you to pay attention on this one

Despite being nervous, Pvt. Sokolov maintains his cool and continues

Pvt. Sokolov: The people who kidnapped your comrades are the same as me. They're Russian troops but instead of being loyal to their country, they went their own ways instead. Being ex-soldiers, they have advanced training, and are dangerously armed with all kinds of weaponry. AKs, Dragunovs, Jeeps, ATVs, Helicopters, you name it, they have it all. And let's try to make this rescue operation as stealthy as we can, because if they know we're coming, worst case scenario, your comrades will be dead

Looks at Turk

Pvt. Sokolov: That's it

Turk: Okay, you heard him, these soldiers are well-trained and well-armed, meaning they're far more dangerous than ALTER or us, so keep your focus, and we'll get this done in no time. Clear?

EGO Fireteams: CLEAR!

Turk: Good, let's go

Turk, Pvt. Sokolov, and the fireteams leave the command room, all locked and loaded and ready