Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 51 – I Would Hope Not.
Marx's POV, Rebellion HQ.
I was scratching my head over Hunter's injury. She's lucky she didn't have any spinal damage. From what Char told me it could have been much worse for her. Luckily she got here before anything too bad could happen.
With Char sitting down next to her as she rested on the table I had set up, I looked up instantly as Raptor came walking in. He had his hand on his stomach as if in pain, and judging from his face and the blood that could be seen along his mouth it was clear he was hurt.
"What happened?" I asked in concern as Char got up from his seat to show respect to him.
Looking down to Hunter as he approached, he asked back while ignoring my first question.
"What happened to her?"
Char quickly came in to explain.
"We ran into some trouble at the border Commander. She got hit in the head pretty bad. But Marx managed to help her before it could get worse. She'll be fine now according to him. Right Marx?"
Nodding I replied.
"I stopped the internal bleeding she suffered from the hit Raptor. She just needs rest now. She'll be fine by tomorrow. Now what happened to you?"
"Killing General Monroe with an army around isn't easy Marx."
Widening my eyes with Char in disbelief, I asked in almost shock.
"You did it? Monroe is dead?"
Giving me a smile he replied.
"Iraq is ours. We have control over the Capital now. G.U.N is on the run and I have teams going out to clean out the rest of them tonight. Which reminds me. Char make sure you get out there at some point after this and aid with the securing of this city."
"Yes sir." He replied immediately in happiness as I came around the table to urge.
"Let me see. What happened?"
"Got into a firefight. I took three here." Stated Raptor as he showed me his vest.
"None of them got through. But I was hit in the stomach. Some of it did punch through the Kevlar. I don't think it went in too deep."
Looking around him, I placed my hand on his back to feel blood.
"What's this?"
"I got hit there too. Hehehe."
Shaking my head I replied.
"Jesus Raptor. I can't keep doing this. You're going to get killed one day you know that?"
"But until that day you'll keep me alive right?" He asked with a chuckle still in his voice as I smiled and shook my head.
"What would you do without me?"
Helping him out of his vest, I looked to Char who said with excitement.
"I'm going to get heading out sir. Take care."
"Thank you Char." Replied Raptor as I began to examine his wounds.
With Char now leaving, I looked back to Raptor who asked.
"What?"
Letting out a sigh I replied.
"Nothing. I'm not going to repeat myself."
"Good." He replied as I began to grab my tweezers.
"I'm getting too old for this shit Marx." He then stated as I sent my fist immediately into his chest where his fresh bruises were.
"Aghhh! What was that for!?"
"Fuck you. Okay?" I said with a smile as I began to refocus on his stomach.
Letting out another chuckle. Things began to go silent around us. In time however, I asked.
"What are you going to do now that Monroe is gone?"
Letting out a sigh, he replied.
"I need to go public about today's events. We need to rally support before pushing Pakistan. And I need to get you out of here and to the Capital. We're going to set up shop there now."
"Thank god." I replied in relief as Misty came in to look at Raptor.
"Oh my god commander I just got the news from Char! Are you okay?!"
Smiling he replied.
"I'm fine. Just getting patched up. Gather you're things Misty we're going to the Capital after this."
"Yes sir." She replied as she walked back out to get ready.
"Take anything you know we're going to need. After we're set up you can come back and grab the rest. Okay?" He asked as I finished stitching his back.
"Don't worry about it Raptor. Just let me focus on what I got to do. You just worry about the country."
"Always." He replied as I began to do his stomach.
Letting out a sigh, I looked up into his eyes. For once he seemed happy. I hope he knows what he's in for now.
Commander Drake Linnen's POV, Capital Building, Pakistan.
I just got word from my teams out there. Seems Black made it out of the city. He's lucky I let him go. I could have easily have had him blown out of the sky. Or I could have sent more then Adam and his team to handle him and his men. But I know what will happen. Their all injured greatly. Ether Black and his men will die slowly, or the Rebellion will kill them. Ether way Black won't be a problem for me anymore. I need to focus on Afghanistan.
As I looked at my computer, I was caught off guard by a soldier of mine making his way in through the door to stand before my desk.
"Commander?"
"What is it?" I asked in confusion as it was clear it was bad just by looking at his face.
Taking it slow, the man replied.
"The Rebellion has made a push in Iraq. The border is under their control."
In utter confusion I questioned.
"What is Monroe doing?!"
"Monroe was killed sir. It was a planned attack."
"Voltz?" I wondered to myself as I now had a big problem.
"What's left of our men over there are leaving the city sir. It's believed the Rebellion is hunting us. The city will be theirs by the morning."
I didn't know what to say.
"Orders?" He wondered as I looked back up into his eyes to reply.
"Tighten everything. I want our borders on lock-down and I want any Rebellion in this city to be hunted down. The people here can not begin to think we're weaker because Monroe is dead in Iraq. You understand? Enforce G.U.N law!"
"Yes sir." He replied as I nodded and watched him leave.
Taking my time to refocus on my now worsened situation, I went for my cell that was resting on the side of my desk.
Opening it up; to slowly scroll through my contacts, I soon had it outgoing and up to my ear. After a few quiet seconds I heard.
"Commander?"
"Return to the Capital. I need you."
"Copy that."
Hanging up on my backup plan, I quickly got out of my seat to leave my office. Immediately as I left, my detail followed. Going down the stairs, I made my way to the barracks. My men all looked as I passed them by, but soon I came to a door. Opening it up, I shouted.
"Attention!"
Ten men instantly stood up to face me. Hands raised as I entered the room.
"I have a problem. We have a problem. The news will spread regardless so let me be the one to tell you all right now."
With all eyes on me, I said.
"General Monroe has been killed as of tonight and Iraq is under Rebellion control."
"What?!" Looking to the squad leader who immediately broke from his rank, I replied.
"They attacked him. Killed him and took the Capital under their wings. Their leader will be focusing on taking the city tonight. Any G.U.N left there will be killed or worse. That's why as of this moment, I want your team to do something for me Lieutenant."
Falling back in his place, he asked.
"Yes sir?"
"I have intel that Raptor Voltz, leader of the Rebellion, has his family being held with the Rebellion of Afghanistan. I want you men to go there, gain access to the Capital, and get them. Bring them back here once your done. Understood?"
Nodding to my orders, the lieutenant wondered.
"What about Commander Mason sir?"
"Leave him. He's no threat to me. Just get me the wife and kids." I replied as he then asked.
"Mission time sir?"
"Now. Take as much time as you need. But don't abuse my kindness Lieutenant. This is top priority."
"Yes sir." He replied as I looked to the other men around the room.
"Watch you're backs men. Raptor isn't just in Iraq. You have enemies there and soon to be everywhere once the situation with Monroe is over. I expect this to go without a hitch. Prove to me your worth the uniform! Now get going!"
"Yes sir!" They all shouted as I made my way out with my detail behind me.
As I now waited, I decided to head back to my office. As I soon returned, I came to a stop in the middle of the door. In front of me stood the one man I knew who could kill anyone. Even Black. Even myself.
Standing straight with his hands behind his back and his eyes looking into mine. I nodded to myself to state.
"You got here faster then I thought you would."
Watching the hedgehog as I walked for his front, I soon stopped in front of him to stare deeply into his eyes.
"You said you needed me. That doesn't happen just out of thin air. Something must be wrong." He stated with a dark tone as I nodded and glanced over his dark black coat of quills. Quickly looking back into his crimson eyes, I replied.
"Monroe has been killed."
It was clear he was caught off guard.
"So we lost Iraq just like that huh?" He wondered as I nodded to reply.
"It would seem we underestimated them greatly. Raptor Voltz is better then we thought when it comes to leading an army."
"So what now?" He wondered as I thought for a second to myself.
Turning away from him I asked.
"How would you feel about joining the Rebellion?"
Widening his eyes he questioned.
"Are you crazy?"
Looking back at him I explained myself.
"The way I see it, Voltz is cleaning house right now. Tomorrow morning he'll come to the public with his intentions and look for support from the citizens. He's going to expand his army in hopes of getting through my borders. Now is the perfect time for you to march on over there and demand to fight G.U.N."
Giving me a smile he stated.
"You are crazy."
Nodding I replied.
"Just the right amount of crazy I would like to think."
"You expect me to just up and leave my men? You expect me to risk my life to infiltrate the Rebellion?"
"I expect you to understand the chance we have here in front of us. Look at yourself. Tell me they won't accept you. Tell me you don't look just like him. Voltz will crave you. They need you."
"I have flaws." He replied as he looked to his arm.
Watching as he unveiled his strips of red, I replied.
"They can be fixed to fit the job. You go there tonight. Get through the borders. Once inside find a place to hunker down near the capital. Wait till morning for Voltz to announce his presence in the middle east. Then approach him. The second you're eyes lock he'll be our toy to play with."
"What would be the mission exactly if I agreed?" He wondered as I replied.
"Step one is getting there. Step two is getting close to Voltz. Become a rebel. Act as though you are untrained, and unaware of my operations. Play the part of a normal bystander. But once your accepted you need to prove you're worth to everyone. Raise the ranks, get close to Voltz and his second in command. Do whatever they ask. No matter the situation."
"What if I'm told to kill my brothers?"
Getting close to him I ordered.
"You kill them all in cold blood."
Gulping down his intent, it was clear he was feeling the weight of his mission.
"You do whatever he says. You become his favorite. Then when the time comes I expect you to report in. Once you are there and everything is looking good for the Rebellion; I want you to kill him. You shoot him right in the back and you don't think twice as you end his life and any hope the Rebellion had up at that point. You win this war alone. You come back a hero. I make you into a symbol. One that even these pieces of trash living here will follow behind. You change the world and you do it because it is necessary for our survival and world peace. Do you understand...Shadow?"
Offering him my hand, I watched as his crimson eyes looked down. Slowly he took me in to reply.
"Yes sir. I'll do my best."
Giving him a heavy gripped shake, I replied.
"I expect nothing less from you. Get going. Call me once your inside."
"Yes sir." He replied as I stared into his eyes.
Letting his hand go, I watched as he made his way for my office door.
"For G.U.N." He said while looking back at me.
"For G.U.N." I replied as he turned to leave.
Letting out a breath, I said to myself.
"The pieces are in place. Now it's time to go to war."
From this point on I will have at least one chapter a day posted for this story. Please support me and the story with a review. Give me all your opinions and help me improve myself. Thank you for all the loyals who have been with me since the beginning. Together we will get through this war.
For the Rebellion.
mT Shadow.