Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 18 – For They Are Common Whims.
Raptor's POV, The next morning.
Alicia and I had gotten up early to be sure we were ahead of the kids. We knew it wouldn't be long till Midnight was up and we needed to be sure we got to see them open their gifts this year.
With my wife waiting in the living room for them, I took care to make us coffee from the kitchen. And as I got two cups filled, I heard my phone vibrating from in my jeans.
Gently setting down the coffee, I looked to see it was Archer.
"Hey." I answered as he shouted.
"Merry Christmas man!"
Smiling I replied.
"Merry Christmas to you too Archer. What's up?"
"Just calling to see how long you were going to be. Wreak has something planned later today and we need you."
Looking to the time, I calmly replied.
"I'm going to stay here for a bit and watch the kids open up gifts. I'll be heading back after. Give or take a couple hours. Just tell Wreak to chill."
"Alright Raptor. We'll see you then."
"Catch you later." I replied as I hung up.
After putting my phone back, I retook the coffee and made my way into the living room to find Alicia smiling as I approached.
"What?" I asked as she took her cup in both hands.
Gently taking a seat next to her, she replied.
"I'm just happy you're here."
Giving her a look away, I took a sip of my coffee then stated.
"Well I can't stay all day unfortunately. I have something to take care of later."
Putting down her cup, Alicia replied.
"But it's Christmas and your kids want you here today. What's more important then them right now?" She asked as she looked into my eyes.
"Alicia." I said in a serious tone as she asked.
"What?"
"You know what I'm out there doing. At the least don't question me. I'm doing this for them."
"Staying here? Or killing yourself?"
My anger spiked as she knew she hit me on the nail.
"I'm here because I want to see Ghost and Midnight. And before what you just said I was here for you too."
Keeping her eyes on me she questioned.
"So you're not anymore?"
I tried my best to restrain myself as she waited for an answer.
Putting down my coffee, I replied.
"You're acting like what I'm out there doing is pointless."
"You're up against an army Raptor. And G.U.N already suspects you as a rebel. What the hell are you going to do when they decide to hurt us to get to you?"
Turning my full attention to her I replied.
"That's not going to happen."
"And if it does?" She asked despite my response.
Pointing at her, I stated back in force.
"I'll handle it."
Immediately letting out a laugh, she replied in a mocking tone.
"You'll handle it? Okay Raptor. Keep telling yourself that."
Unable to hold back all my anger, I asked.
"What? You think I'll just let them hurt you and the kids?"
"You're already doing that for them. There wouldn't be much left by the time they get their chance."
That was it. With her eyes locked on mine, I picked myself up for the door.
"Are you just going to walk away again?" She asked as I undid the lock.
As I got the door open, I looked back to reply.
"Fuck you."
"Get out."
"Gladly." I replied as I left slamming the door behind me.
Making my way to my car, I got in to hit my steering wheel with the base of my hand.
Archer's POV, Rebellion Ops Center.
Marx, Wreak and I were inside waiting for Raptor to get back. Today would be a good day. I could feel it. I said to myself as I heard a car door shut from outside the building.
Everyone looked to the front door as in came a storm.
Raptor came bashing through with his rifle in his hand; to send it straight into the TV that was next to Marx, who immediately ducked as sparks came shooting out over his head.
Looking for the next thing to attack, Wreak said.
"That's cool. It was a shit TV."
Keeping my spot on the couch, I watched in utter confusion as Raptor sent one of the empty tables over and into the nearby wall.
"Not like I planned on putting stuff on that anyway." Stated Wreak.
"Raptor!" Shouted Marx as he got up to try and calm him down.
Knowing that was a bad idea, Wreak and I interfered the second Raptor went for him.
Grabbing him from behind, Wreak held him by the neck as I ordered.
"Calm down!"
Letting out an angry breath, Raptor pushed Wreak off him and replied.
"I am fucking calm! If I was mad I would have killed one of you by now!"
Staying between us, I asked.
"What happened? I thought you weren't going to be here for a few hours." I stated as he did his best to relax himself.
Looking up at me, Raptor replied.
"Fucking Alicia!"
Quickly making his way onto the couch, Wreak remained where he was as Marx and I followed to ask.
"What about Alicia? I thought you two were okay?"
"So did I." Replied Raptor as he ran his hand down his face.
Remaining silent to him, Raptor said to himself.
"I don't know if I can do this much longer."
Getting concerned, I questioned.
"This or Alicia?"
Keeping his gaze away, Raptor replied.
"I don't fucking know anymore. All I want is for my kids to be free like I was. Even if it was for only a few years. But Alicia is acting like I'm doing it to hurt them. If I keep this up guys I don't see Alicia staying around for me. And I couldn't blame her. She's already in enough danger as it is if I was to be released to the public about being a rebel. Even more so, the fucking leader."
Raptor was spent. We could all tell, as he let out a low sigh to mutter.
"Fuck my life. I don't know what to do."
Grabbing my guts, I stood tall to say.
"Fuck nothing Raptor. You're doing the right thing here and anyone with a brain can see you're doing it for your kids. If Alicia really is that shortsighted then let her leave. She'll come back after we win. Then you can have your chance to tell her how you feel. So for now, just forget about it. Focus on what we have here. Wreak?"
"Yeah Archer?" He replied from the tables as I ordered.
"Tell us what were going to do today. Cause we can't just sit here. We have to get G.U.N scared."
Raptor took my words with care and gently began to nod to himself as Wreak replied.
"I got just the thing. Come over here."
Offering Raptor my hand, I smiled as he looked up into my eyes. After some silent passing seconds, he took it and got back on his feet to approach with me and Marx. As Wreak got out a map of the city and placed it onto the tabletop.
Patting Raptor on the back, he nodded and muttered.
"Thanks."
"Just focus on what you're here to do. You're right for once. Let her figure it out."
Looking to Wreak as we finished, I asked.
"So what's the plan?"
Smiling Wreak replied.
"Well as far as I see it we are no where near ready to push the capital, but what we can do is fuck with their operations like last time. But instead of taking a cargo truck, I think we should up the bang. To the north of the capital, G.U.N has a separate facility focused on training the new recruits coming in from the states on advanced tactics and vehicle deployment. You know the place right Archer?" He asked as I nodded.
"I was there a couple times to provide observations. Why?"
Smiling Wreak replied.
"Well in the facility is a cache of gas, oils, jet fuel. Anything that goes bang when lit is being held there in case of an attack on their main fuel depot to the west."
"So why don't we just attack there instead?" Wondered Marx as Raptor jumped in to reply.
"Because they'll expect that. If we go for their backup they'll be forced to fend off the fire, giving us the opportunity to rush the main gate and deal with the main supply line."
Nodding, Wreak added.
"And if we take away their gas, General Monroe will be forced to declare war."
"Which will stop the dignitary from coming to sign that contract." Stated Raptor as I added.
"Giving the rebellion a chance to take back Iraq."
"Then Pakistan and Afghanistan." Stated Marx as we all smiled.
"So how do we do this?" I asked Wreak as he pointed to the map to reply.
"Well we're going to need to split up into two teams. Raptor and I will hit the cache near the Capital. It will be the most defended and G.U.N is sure to come running the second they hear shooting. As for you Archer, take Marx and wait till Raptor and I detonate the first target. There is a way to get into the depot through the sewers. Just head to Hegal Street and pop the main shaft. Once your in, go west till you can't go any further. You should be right under the depot by then. I'm sure you'll hear the blast when we're done, so when you do, give it two three minutes tops then head up to the surface and find the main fuel line. Attach a C4 charge and get out the same way you got in. I'd recommend waiting till you're a good distance away before blowing the thing too. I'm willing to bet all that gas will be fives times heavier then what Raptor and I are fighting for. So just hug the ground when you pull the pin." Urged Wreak as Marx slowly questioned.
"Wait...I'm going? Why? I don't have any combat experience guys."
Looking to Marx, Wreak replied.
"You're going because Archer needs someone to watch his back. And I remember pretty well from that night we had the commander's party. You shoot like a professional."
"They were bottles." Stated Marx as Wreak urged.
"Just stay close to Archer. If I'm right there will be basically no one there to shoot at you. The Major and I will be taking all shit over at the other end of town, so just get in and get out. You'll be gone before you know it Marx."
Marx calmly let out a breath as Archer said to him in confidence.
"I got your back Marx. You'll be fine."
Slowly smiling, Marx nodded and replied.
"Okay. I trust you guys."
"Good." Stated Wreak as he then was asked by Raptor who examined the map.
"This is a good plan, but do you have an idea for an escape? By the time we're done we would have the whole fucking army coming after us."
"I kind of just planned on out running them all." Stated Wreak as Raptor immediately replied.
"Yeah fuck you too."
Laughing Wreak asked.
"You got a better idea?"
"Yeah." Replied Raptor as he looked him in the eyes.
"You said the cache we're hitting is a training site for vehicles. I'm thinking we nab a chopper and fly out."
"And risk getting shot down by anti-air? You're fucking crazy." I stated as Raptor quickly stated.
"The chopper is under a G.U.N I.F.F tag. Anti-air wouldn't be able to lock on to us. We could fly over the boarder, land somewhere, and hitch a ride back into the city when G.U.N comes to pursue. Easy as could be."
"You are fucking insane Major." Stated Marx as he shook his head.
Thinking it over, Wreak suggested.
"Or we could just take a humvee and drive out."
"Ether way you guys would have an army on you. And if you do decide to drive, what then?" I questioned as Wreak replied.
"We could try and lose them in the old water canal. Hell if we even go down, there is enough tunnels for us to drive through we would lose them at the first fork in the road."
"Yeah, If you can get there without a hundred bullet holes in you." I said with a lack of hope as he looked to Raptor to ask.
"What do you wana do Major? Sounds like ether way we're not getting away easy."
Looking to the gray hedgehog, we all waited for an answer as he contemplated the options.
Well this is a choice for you guys and gals to make, not me. So here it is.
What should the plan of exit be?
Attack chopper or Humvee?
Remember all the possibilities of what could happen for each choice. The story is driven by your majority decision.
Review to vote.
mT Shadow.