[Dirty Docks 1835 Hours]

Journey, 8-Ball, and Pvt. Sokolov were sent by Turk to locate and capture Riptide, they arrive in Dirty Docks, the last known location of the deserter

Journey: Here we are, and remember, Riptide needs to be taken alive

Pvt. Sokolov: The man's got nowhere to go, that's for sure

8-Ball: We need to hurry, we're not the only ones after him

They get a good view of the docks, Journey pulls out her binoculars to scout the area, they find ALTER troops in the docks, possibly as a security detail for Riptide, though they did not spot the man himself so they devise a plan

Journey: There's ALTER guys everywhere, but I don't see Riptide

8-Ball: So what should we do? He can be in any of those warehouses

Journey: You two can try to split up and find Riptide, I'll stay here and provide sniper fire

Pvt. Sokolov: That'll work, but I recommend that we remain undetected so we don't scare off Riptide

8-Ball: Alright I can do that, let's go

Journey: Good luck, let me know if you need some backup

Pvt. Sokolov: Crystal

8-Ball and Pvt. Sokolov gets their gear ready, they get their rappelling rope ready and rappell down to the ground. They find three ALTER soldiers down below, but the pair managed to silently eliminate them with their suppressed X16s, they reach the ground and they decide to split up to make this job faster

8-Ball: Igor, I suggest we split up, you take the warehouse on the right, I'll take the one on the far left

Pvt. Sokolov: On it, I'll radio in you and Journey if I find him

8-Ball: Okay, let's go

Pvt. Sokolov loads in a mag on his MP5 and heads out to the warehouse. He finds three ALTER soldiers, one of them standing in the catwalk

Pvt. Sokolov: Journey, guy in the catwalk, can you get him?

Journey: Waiting on you

Pvt. Sokolov takes down the two soldiers while Journey snipes the catwalk sniper, both done simultaneously

Pvt. Sokolov: Thank you

Journey: Keep going

Meanwhile, 8-Ball is on the other side of the docks, he takes down two ALTER soldiers and enters a small building to check. He finds nothing but a small document, he read the document and it contains information about Riptide's departure and potential hiding spots, he also finds out a boat parked outside waiting to leave

8-Ball: Looks like Riptide already has a boat prepared for him

Pvt. Sokolov: 8-Ball, I found Riptide, come to me now

8-Ball: Where?

Pvt. Sokolov: The house sitting at the edge, hurry

8-Ball: On my way

Pvt. Sokolov's POV

Pvt. Sokolov overhears two men having a conversation, one of them sounds familiar, sounds like the guy they're after. 8-Ball appears behind to help out Pvt. Sokolov, an ALTER soldier comes out of the shed, while it is possible to avoid him, 8-Ball grabbed the soldier and interrogated him

8-Ball: Quiet

ALTER Soldier: W-who are you?

8-Ball: Riptide, where is he?

ALTER Soldier: Who's asking?

Pvt. Sokolov punched the ALTER soldier in the stomach with his rifle

Pvt. Sokolov: We

8-Ball: Tell us where is your boss unless you want another-

ALTER Soldier: *groans* Okay, okay. He's in the house from where I left

8-Ball: Fair enough

8-Ball knocked the ALTER soldier out and lay him on the ground. The two then proceed at the shed where Riptide is hiding and prepare to breach

8-Ball: Journey, we're by the house where Riptide is hiding

Journey: Alright, let's go end this. I'll watch your backs

8-Ball nods at Pvt. Sokolov in agreement, Pvt. Sokolov kicks the door open with brute force and the two rushed in and cornered Riptide

Riptide: What the he-

Pvt. Sokolov: Hush

Pvt. Sokolov pinned Riptide against the wall with his gun, the muzzle stuck into his chest. 8-Ball checks his office for other things to get

Riptide: What are you all doing here? You have no idea what is happening

8-Ball: Save the words for Turk later, you're coming with us

As they get ready to leave, gunshots erupt outside including incoherent shouting

Riptide: Thanks, you just killed me

8-Ball: Journey, what's going on?

Journey: Guys, if I were you, I'd run know

Pvt. Sokolov: Who is it?

Journey: It's... Sudorov's men, I don't know why they're here but you guys need to get out of there now

Riptide: You idiots do realize that they're after me as well? Especially after the gas incident

Pvt. Sokolov: Shut up, be glad that someone came to give you a hand

8-Ball: Journey, can you give us a cover fire?

Journey: I can clear a path for you, just point them out for me

8-Ball: Okay then, we're making a run for it

Riptide: Can you guys give me a gun to defend myself with?

Pvt. Sokolov: You can just rely on us, just don't run away from us just like last time, da?

Riptide: Very funny

The three go outside and find the entire docks turned into a warzone. Russian and ALTER soldiers fight each other, tooth and nail which makes the EGO agents a sitting duck in this situation

Riptide: Any ideas?

Pvt. Sokolov: We get out of this hellhole, trust no one

The three sneak their way to escape and avoid contact at the same time, they see more Russians coming in and ALTER troops becoming overwhelmed. As they move on, a Russian sniper sitting at the rooftop, guns down some of the ALTER soldiers trying to run. Luckily, Journey spot the sniper and puts him down to rest easy

Journey: Go, keep moving

The three continue to move, they approach more Russians in a large group. They know that they can't take them all out, even with Journey's help

8-Ball: Journey, any routes we can take aside this?

Journey: Hang on, let me check

Journey scopes the area for any possible routes for the EGO agents to take

Journey: Alright, found one but you need to be quick on this one

8-Ball: Better than nothing

Journey: Go left of where you are, there is a blue container you can go inside and use for cover, head there now

8-Ball: Okay, let's move

The three run for the blue container, all of them managed to make it there without alerting anyone. A Russian soldier spots the three hiding inside, only to be shot by Journey

8-Ball: What's next?

Journey: Go further left, by the jeep

The three followed her exact words and go to the left side

Journey: Wait! Stop! There's three Russians down there

Pvt. Sokolov: Let's all take them out at the same time

Journey: Alright, you guys pick your guy, I'll get the rest

8-Ball and Pvt. Sokolov takes out two of the Russians while Journey picked off the last one, they then continue on further

8-Ball: What now?

Journey: Hang on, wait a minute

Journey waits for the right moment for them. She takes out another Russian and gives the two EGO agents the callout

Journey: The gate, now!

Riptide: Here goes nothing

The three sprint their way to the gate and made it out of the crossfire while Journey leaves her sniping position and starts up their buggy to pick up the rest and escape

8-Ball: Turk, we have Riptide now, we're getting out of here

Turk: Good work, anything else you found there?

8-Ball: Well, he tried to run away, and second, the Russians came to say hello but I think we got away from them now

Journey pulls up with the buggy to help out the three

Journey: Let's go, I think I saw more soldiers coming

Riptide: Jesus, all for just a few cans of gas?

Pvt. Sokolov: Not just any gas by the way

Everyone is inside the buggy and Journey drives off

8-Ball: We're on our way back to the base

Turk: Good, report back once you have reached the base

8-Ball: Copy

The four drive off and return back to base with Riptide successfully captured

EGO Bunker Base

Rippley is in charge of patrolling outside the base when he notices someone is coming, he has his M4A1 loaded and pointed at them

Rippley: EGO or ALTER?

8-Ball: It's us, don't worry

Rippley: Hey guys, you're back

Rippley informs Turk of the EGO team coming back

Rippley: Turk, they're here

Turk: I'm coming

Riptide: *sigh* I've signed my will, so might as well let you do want you want to do with me

Pvt. Sokolov: I think Turk has that covered

Turk goes outside and finds the group, including his father

Turk: Dad...

Riptide: Son, so you took me here to serve as your POW?

Turk: Maybe

Riptide: What do you mean "maybe"?

Turk: Well if I was still angry, I could've shot you and left you on the ground there to rot

Riptide: So then do it, so we can end this "family feud" of ours. Ever since your mother-

Turk: Don't even mention her, don't take me there

Riptide: Huh, so this is how it's truly going to end? Over a bunch of chemicals, and do keep in mind that it was me that saved you and that medic chick, and this is the thanks I get

Turk: I can't put you down, nor let you go. Tell that to the superiors

Journey: Guys calm down, let's just get some rest first and we'll deal with this tomorrow

While amidst the father and son argument, Rippley notices something in the far distance

Rippley: Uhh guys, who's that?

Turk: Who?

As they turn around, they find a woman carrying her loved one in her back

Toxin: Help us...