Love Struck Delusion

Chapter 11 – And Shall Forever Will Be.

Wreak's POV, Pakistan.

I stood in silence among the thugs who resembled a well taught gang, and blended in along the walls as I awaited the G.U.N trucks to arrive at our gates.

As my eyes wander throughout the men I took notice to the setting. Over thirty guys. All armed and dumber then bricks. They only claimed to be here on Runner White's behalf, but in the back of my mind I saw the truth.

Many looked to be addicted to coke. I know the signs. The tells. Most had the look that they had been speed-ballers in the past and present and I knew just standing around them would get me sniffed out. I look like a fresh piece of ass. I just now cared about how long it would be till I was sold. Soldiers can be depicted from the drug users. It's only a matter of time. I just hope the Major makes his move as soon as White gets here.

"Open up!"

Looking quickly over my shoulder I stood up off the wall to see the vests of G.U.N pigs coming up and in from behind the warehouse gates. With their trucks loaded and ready for the guns. This isn't going right. White isn't here.

Taking a look over to the goons I pretended to know, I began to look close to see a smaller set fox making his way over from a side entrance in the back of the building. Must have been waiting. Smart.

As the goons spread way for him to make his approach to the soldiers, I got closer to one of the weapon crates they had marked in groups and began to listen as they negotiated.

"Tell Drake I'm done! I got his fucking guns and now I want my money!"

The commanding officer looked cheeked but ordered his men to near with a suitcase full of paper.

"It's all there. You can count if you'd like." Stated the officer as I slowly began to reach behind my back for the C4 for charges I had placed under and jacket.

Letting one come up to the crate beside me, I set the charge with a tap of my right pointer finger and began to slowly make my way around to another one of the shipments.

"I'll count your blood money later! For now just load up the guns and go! Make sure Drake knows I'm dead! Cause if he doesn't I'll...!" The officer cut him off with a higher voice as I got next to the crates.

"You'll do nothing! G.U.N owns you and your trade! Now I recommend you leave before someone spots us talking together!"

I set the charge carefully as White began to gently nod and begin to walk his way back.

In a matter of seconds White would be gone. Where the hell are you Raptor? I wondered as I looked to the roof above my head.

Raptor's POV.

I sat here. Next to another lost soul. A large brown wolf rested on the ground beside me with his neck snapped and throat caved in. blood left his mouth ever so gently as I got my head to look up at the stars.

Inhaling deeply with the night sky leaping forward, I slowly looked to my left to peek inside at the deal. Wreak was patiently waiting beside a wall as the sounds of roaring humvees could be heard advancing in the distance.

With the rifle resting on the ground next to me, I watched ever so softly as the gates opened with G.U.N behind them in force.

Three trucks. Twelve men. One officer.

His rank was a Captain. I could tell. I've met my fair share.

Making his way past Wreak and the goons we tried to impersonate, I watched from the corner of my eye as a fox could be seen making his way forward in quite a hurry.

The two met in the middle of the warehouse. Surrounded by guns and dangerous men. It was only a matter of time now.

Words could not be heard through the glass I looked through, but actions could be seen.

The fox looked scared. Maybe he's smart to be. G.U.N is a bad group to be dealing with.

Wreak slowly began to place charges. I could tell by his movement. No one was picking it up which was good.

The officer held his ground. Seemed to be a power fiend. Drake Linnen must have sent his best for this.

Good.

Slowly as they finished their conversation, I reached down to take hold of the rifle once more. Letting its butt sit tightly and firmly in my shoulder.

In seconds they parted ways. I quickly aimed in as Runner White made his way for the back with a huge guard at his six.

Letting my body tense up and hold, I squeezed the trigger as their hands went for the exit.

"BANG!"

The glass in front of me broke on impact of the round going through, and I stared on through the scope as the bullet sailed its way into the back of Runner's head.

The force alone sent his whole body forward till it smashed into the door.

I let out my sense of understanding as his guards pointed up at me to shout.

"Up there!"

It was almost simultaneously that the goons and G.U.N all raised their weapons for me and just as bullets went to fly up the charges went off with Wreak running his way out the back.

Fire and smoke covered the warehouse and as people began to scream from catching the blast, I knew now was the perfect time.

Leaning the rifle back into the warehouse, I found the officer on the ground with fire on his back.

He screamed for help and as he attempted to pat himself out I squeezed once again.

"BANG!"

The left side of his head broke open with his brains and blood splashing the floor under him and I smiled in satisfaction as his body continued to burn.

The soldiers began to retreat. What was left of them anyway. And quickly getting to my feet, I began to head for the stairs at which I first arrived.

My feet ran as fast as they could down the side of the building and as I neared the bottom floor I widened my eyes to Runner's guard turning the corner to cut me off.

"There you are!" He stated as half his face was burned off.

His hands gripped my neck and in all his anger he sent me off the side of the metal rail and down to the concrete below.

My body had landed flat and my nose I think broke from the impact as I heard the man jumping down to greet me.

Quickly getting to my feet I looked back up with blood rolling down my face to duck as swing coming from the more then pissed off goon.

He panicked as I had moved to the left and in force I sent my left fist into the side of his face.

"Bash!"

The man was injured enough and with the amount of power I had I sent him to the side on one knee.

In reaction I took hold of my rifle and sent it forward into the edge of his forehead.

"BASH!"

Blood splashed the wall of the warehouse next to us and I let out anger filled breaths as he fell to his front.

The man looked like he was finished. Heavy breaths of pain left his mouth as I could hear him beg.

"Don't! Please!"

Letting the rifle remain in my arms, I took hold of my life to reply.

"I'm sorry."

The burned man watched in life threatening fear as I raised my boot above his head.

In just as much force as my boot had with it, I sent it down into the side of his head.

The steel tip broke through his skill and I showed my teeth in rage as brains pinned themselves under my foot.

Slowly taking it out, I looked to my side to see Wreak running from the side of the building with his quills slightly burned.

"You okay?" He asked in concern as I looked at him to see blood dripping off his right ear.

"I'm fine. What happened? I thought you got clear." I stated as he smiled and took my arm to get me to run off back to where we had parked the car.

Without a word said, we got in to start the engine. I drove as Wreak got a rag he had in the glove box applied to his face.

"I got clear of the blast. But when I went to run one of those thugs who were on fire attempted to grab me."

"He caught you?" I questioned with a slight chuckle as he smiled and nodded slightly.

"Just enough to where I got lit a little as well. Nothing bad, just a little third degree." He stated as I got us back onto the road.

As we worked our way back into the city, Wreak asked to be sure.

"Did you get Runner?"

Nodding I replied.

"Yeah. And I got the officer."

Wreak nodded as I then asked.

"Where to now?"

Giving me a glance with one eyes Wreak replied.

"I think it's time we go see an old friend."

Looking back to him in confusion I asked.

"Who?"

"You'll see." He stated with a mile as I began to follow his directions.

In time we came to an apartment. Looked better then Wreak's but I was still lost on who it was that lived here.

Slowly getting out of the car, I followed Wreak up to the room.

As we got in front of the door he began to knock.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

Letting his fist lower to his side I asked.

"Are you sure we can trust whoever this is?"

Giving me a nod Wreak replied.

"I hope so. After all he did save our lives."

My eyes widened as the door opened with a lengthy cat waiting behind it with just as much confusion and surprise with him.

His pure white fur made me smile as the black patch and cybernetic left arm bought back the memories he shared with his presence.

"Raptor? Wreak? What are you doing here?" He questioned in complete loss for words as Wreak smiled and replied.

Nice to see you to Marx. May we come in or what? Just gonna let two friends stand here looking like we're about to rob you? He asked with a chuckle as Marx quickly moved aside.

"No of course not. I'm just surprised is all. Please, come in. Take a seat on the couch." He urged as Wreak made his way by.

Marx and I both locked eyes as I calmly nodded my head and made my way through. Marx nodded back as he got the door.

As the door shut and we both took a seat, we looked up to see Marx locking it tight behind him.

His eyes as they looked back showed the years had been quite hard on him. Not like a year of his life was ever easy. Cat has been through a lot in his time. Losing his father, losing his arm, standing by us during war time, and now through our darkest hours. The rebellion's defeat.

Calmly taking his steps towards the couch, he got a good look at Wreak and me.

"What have you two been up to?" He asked as if it was no big deal as we both readied an answer.

"It was his idea." I stated as Wreak looked at Marx to add.

"But he was the one to get all sentimental on me."

Marx smiled and kindly asked.

"Sentimental about what? And Wreak, you look like you got burned." He stated as Wreak quickly replied.

"You can say that."

Shaking his head Marx approached and asked again.

"So what was the sentimental speech given about today Raptor?"

I watched and remained seated as he got next to Wreak to check on his face.

"You should know Marx." I stated as he looked at me with a small smile.

"Believe it or not Raptor I haven't been in contact with anyone since last October."

"Where have you been?" I questioned as he got up to head for another room down a small hall.

As he entered I heard him reply.

"I've been on a medical trip to Iran!"

Both Wreak and I gave surprised looks as he came back with a large med-kit.

"After the attacks on the citizens there I came to offer my support in any way possible."

Carefully setting down the kit Marx got some things out for Wreak and went on.

"Went good for a few months till G.U.N started to push back between the Iraq Pakistan borders. I'm sure you've seen it since I hear you're both in Iraq now correct?"

Nodding my head I replied.

"It's havoc getting here now ever since they took back at borders. Can't hardly move around anymore."

Wreak had his eyes closed as Marx began to apply some medical aid to his burned skin.

I remained relaxed as Marx replied.

"I'm surprised you got here anyhow. Last time I tried to go in they nearly shot me for not having correct papers in order."

Slowly nodding I asked.

"Have you heard anything from the other border countries? Afghanistan in particular?"

Marx looked over into my eyes as he got Wreak wrapped up.

"I got a call from Mason as few weeks back asking me to come down and aid his troops. G.U.N was a little more than hostel on the takeover from what I heard."

In concern I then asked.

"Any deaths?"

Shaking his head Marx replied.

"None yet. Just injuries from fellow beatings. I told Mason he wouldn't need me for that. These days I don't have the resources to aid anyone in any way. I barely got enough for Wreak here."

Lowering my head, I continued to listen as he then asked.

"So wana tell me why your here and what happened to Wreak's pretty face?"

Wreak chuckled as Marx moved away to shut the kit.

"We took down Runner." Stated Wreak as Marx questioned calmly.

"Runner White?"

Wreak nodded as Marx looked to me.

"Don't you have a family to look after Raptor? I thought Shadow wanted you to get away from that life. The life of killing people. Especially big time arms dealers."

Letting my eyes raise I replied.

"Family won't matter Marx if G.U.N has their way."

Marx grew lost.

"What do you mean?" He questioned as Wreak took over for me.

"They were buying guns off White to fuel a purge they had in line for all rebellion castaways who might cause trouble after the treaty was signed. Thanks to the Major though we have some time to retaliate under the radar."

Marx grew worried.

"Don't tell me Raptor you did that last night." Ordered Marx as I nodded.

"I had too Marx."

"No you didn't." He replied quickly as I nodded and looked up at him in anger.

"If G.U.N signs that treaty all we fought for! All so many men and women died for! Will be lost in a blink of an eye Marx!"

Marx leaned back as I shouted on.

"I saw Archer! I saw Hannon, and neither of them has any idea how to fight back! Archer is trapped behind a desk for a few more days and Hannon is finished!"

"He's dead?" Wondered Marx in shock as I shook my head.

"I don't know. Either way G.U.N has to be stopped. Or delayed at best! Hitting that truck was the only thing to do. Now we have some time to think." I stated as Wreak added.

"Think and plan."

Marx looked confused as I nodded to myself and his words.

"The two of you can't be serious about this." Stated Marx as we both shook our heads.

"We are serious Marx. We both fought too hard and too long to see G.U.N takes back our rights that commander Shadow died for!"

"That's right!" Stated Wreak as Marx looked like we were crazy.

"So far I don't get your plan though. You delayed them for a few days, maybe a week. But what next? You know Hecan Moore will send another and this time with more guards. What then?" Questioned Marx as I shook my head.

"I don't know yet."

Marx lowered his head as Wreak jumped back in.

"We'll find a way Marx. We have too."

Marx nodded as I added.

"So much was lost for a few years of peace. Shadow died knowing we were free and I won't let his death wish go. Our rights to freedom can't be taken by a stroke of a fucking pen Marx. We both know it." I stated as I referred to Wreak and myself.

"You should too. You sacrificed just as much to keep our asses alive to make it this far. You've done so much and I'll be disappointed if you cave in like the others." I admitted as Marx looked back into my eyes.

"I'm not caving in Raptor. I'm just worried is all."

"About what?" Questioned Wreak as Marx immediately replied.

"There would be three of us. Against an army! What could three of us do to stop a threat that took years to defeat once!?" He asked in loss for hope as Wreak looked to me.

Gently taking his shoulder I replied into his pale blue eyes.

"Twelve years ago we had our own army of men and women that would die to save our rights as free people. Now they all abandoned us Marx. Archer, Hannon, Jake, Dom, Carver...no one but me and Wreak are standing up for our rights and we want back our freedom contract that the greatest man alive died for to get."

Marx looked calmer as I went on with Wreak staring at me in awe again.

"When we were strong and a force to be feared we could barely do anything against them. Now we're small and mobile. We can hit them where it hurts and remained undetected to any of them. We can smoke out their ops, we can raid their storage bays, we can burn every dirty little secret they have to hell and teach them a thing or two about the people they've kicked around their whole lives."

Gently making my way to the center of the room I shouted in confidence.

"We can show the world we are a country who will not back down from having their freedom ripped from their arms! We can teach G.U.N that we don't need an army to win a war! We just need each other!"

Wreak smiled widely as Marx stared on now in awe.

"The power of our people will be stronger then the power of their fear, and to the last drop of my blood will I die knowing I was the one to fight back! To stand against them! To prove to them all that I will not stand by and watch! Our great leader died for us and I will die for him now! Our freedom is not something that can be taken away! It won't be! It shan't be! And as long as I'm still breathing the heart of the rebellion will live on! The power of our country will be their downfall Marx. Now your ether with us or against us, and I'll feel deeply betrayed knowing my life was saved by a weak hearted field doctor who can't muster up the balls to fight for what's his in this world." I stated as I stared directly at Marx who equally looked on into me with understanding.

"You know where I stand Raptor. The rebellion died along with the commander. Today there is no hope of fighting back. G.U.N is bigger, stronger, and fully prepared for any threat it meets. Marx paused as both Wreak and I watched him stand to approach me."

Slowly he stopped and said with confidence.

"But just maybe they won't see us coming."

A smile beamed along my expression as Marx offered me his hand.

"Count me in Raptor."

Our hands shook and I could only grin in a satisfaction that was now my own.

Wreak quickly got up to shout.

"Well let's get heading back Major! I'm sure Alicia is worried about you being gone this long!"

Letting Marx's hand go, I checked my phone to nod towards Wreak.

"Get the car ready. I'll be out shortly."

Nodding back Wreak replied.

"Yes sir."

With him exiting through the front door, I looked back towards Marx to say.

"I'll be in touch. It's either that or come to Iraq with me and Wreak. We got a place set up over there."

Giving me a glance to my side, Marx took a moment to think.

I watched as he looked entranced by the offer and smiled as he replied.

"I'll get heading there once I'm all set here. I'll call Wreak for the directions. Just be sure you know what you're in for Raptor." He urged as I nodded.

"I do Marx. I do."

"And are you prepared for it?" He wondered in concern as I stared directly into his eyes.

"Yes."

Giving me a small smile Marx calmly replied.

"Then may god be on our side as we pursue this death likely goal of yours."

Giving him a chuckle I then asked.

"Before I get going can you tell me if my nose is broke? I think I might have landed on it wrong." I stated as Marx chuckled himself to lean in.

Giving me a quick check he replied.

"Yeah you broke it."

"What should I do?" I wondered in confusion as I began to grab my nose.

Taking my hand away he replied.

"Well let's avoid that."

Putting my hand down I continued to listen as Marx got me some bandage.

"Put this on before you go to bed. And make sure not to sleep on it. It should be fine in a few days."

"Thanks." I replied as he smiled and pushed me for the door.

"Just get back to your wife. I'll see you sometime this week. I'll let Wreak know when."

Giving him a nod I replied.

"This conversation stays between us and only us Marx. Understand? "I asked in all seriousness as he nodded.

"Good."

Quickly making my way out into the hall, I watched as Marx waved me off and shut his door. I'm sure he's worried and scared about this but it's a price we're all going to have to pay sooner or later. It's just a matter of when.

Wreak was waiting at the driver's seat as I got to the edge of car to begin getting in.

He laughed at my bandage as I shut the door to face him.

"Get driving." I ordered as he held it in.

"Yes sir. Hehe."

I gave him a shit look as he got off towards the border.

Checking the time, I let out a worried gasp of air knowing I would be home around two in the morning.

If Alicia doesn't suspect anything now; she will at some point. I can't keep this up. It's time we get organized.

Nearing the border to Iran, I looked out the window to see the stars. I wonder how long it will take to make a difference in this world.

Please review as always and tell me what you think. The new story will be up as soon as possible.

mT Shadow.