Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 68 – I Would Like To Think I Already Know The Answer.
Vector's POV, Canyon, Pakistan.
This thing was massive. The depth alone was enough to make me almost rethink jumping down. Everyone stared at the bottom which had been laid to waste with well...waste. You could almost smell it from the top it was that bad.
Looking back to Black as he placed down two bags of gear, I asked.
"What's the plan?"
Tossing me a gas mask he replied.
"Strap those on and set up a line here on the edge. Make sure it's secure before moving on down."
"Do we really need those?" Wondered Wreak as I nodded and replied.
"More then just trash was dumped here over the last couple years. Linnen has also been in charge of more hazardous chemicals from time to time. Some of which can be deadly if breathed in."
"Got ya." Replied Wreak as he got on a mask along with Archer and Misty.
As soon as everyone was able to breathe, we began to get our lines down set. Black and I were first to get secured and as we waited for the others I asked.
"You see the pipe from here?" Nodding he replied with a point.
"Looks like it's over there."
Dragging my head to the right, I saw a large opening. Some kind of fluids could be seen pouring out of it.
"Thank god we brought a change of clothes for this."
Giving me a chuckle he replied.
"You always smell like shit anyway. Get over it."
Nodding my head with a smile; I looked to Wreak and Archer who just got done their lines. Misty was falling in behind them, but as we were set to go I asked.
"Ready?"
Everyone nodded and Black ordered.
"Then let's get down there. Go slow and watch out for any falling rocks. Don't want the masks to get punctured."
"Copy that." Replied Wreak as Black was the first one to go down. Taking a breath, I took my own leap off and waited till everyone else was also on their way.
Wreak's POV.
This wasn't fun. Well the climbing was, but the smell wasn't. Thank god we brought masks for this. Don't know how long I would have lasted in this shit. With my rope tight and Vector watching to make sure we were okay, I jumped down to nod at him. Giving me a thumbs up, he soon continued his way down. Misty kept alongside me as Archer worked his way further down. I think he was competing by now. He didn't like being told he was basically useless. I'm sure he's trying to show off to Black who was already nearing the halfway point of the canyon.
"You okay Misty?" I asked as she was a few feet above me. Looking down she replied.
"Just haven't cared much for heights. I'll be fine."
"I'll catch you if anything happens. Just take your time." I urged her as I continued on my way.
Place was huge. I didn't remember it being this wide twelve years back.
Hell I remember when Archer was the one to come down here before. He was able to jump from wall to wall, now it's out of our reach. That or maybe age was getting to me. I don't think I can make that jump now days.
Keeping my feet placed evenly and my rope tight, I soon reached the halfway point. The others were almost to the bottom by now, but I felt I had to watch out for Misty. We can't lose her. We need her for Raptor.
Waiting till she was caught up, I continued down slowly.
Looking down to see Black unhooking and Archer only a few feet behind, I really hoped nothing would happen between those two. I could see Black eying him as he reached the bottom. I don't think anything was said between the two, but I grew a bit more relaxed when Vector got between them.
As I lost focus, I felt a rock hit me in the side of the head. Immediately I looked up to see the ground under Misty's feet breaking.
"Misty look out!" I shouted as she panicked and lost control over her feet.
Widening my eyes as she let go of the rope, I quickly moved to my left to reach out.
"AHHH!" Grabbing her by the arm as she almost fell by me, I ordered.
"Grab the rope!"
Amazed she didn't fall to her death, she took a second to collect herself then retake her rope.
"You okay?!" I asked her as she caught a breath. Looking to me she replied.
"Yeah! Thank you!"
Letting out a sigh, I urged.
"Let's just get down from this. I don't think my arm can take that again."
Giving me a chuckle as we continued to move down the cliff, I looked back to the ground to see Black. He was now talking to Archer. What was going on? I asked myself as I did my best to get down fast.
Black's POV.
"You don't have trust me you know?" I asked this asshole as he was clearly trying to prove something by getting down here fast.
Vector still stood between the two of us as he replied.
"Your right. I don't have to trust you. But now that your part of my Rebellion you have to listen to me. I am your superior."
Shaking my head with a small smile, I ordered.
"Don't you throw your rank at me like it's some badge you hold over my head. And last time I checked this is Voltz's Rebellion. And as far as I see it, my team now works for him solely. Like we once did for Linnen; we now do for him. You have no control over how I act or what I do to get this job done. As far as I'm concerned this isn't your mission. Hell your suppose to be his best friend and you already proved to me that the feeling only goes one way. Raptor may care about you, but you clearly don't for him."
Archer began to growl as I went on to say.
"You hesitated because you let personal feelings get in the way. I don't know what he did to you and to be honest I don't care. This war though? I do care about however; and Raptor is the one to end it. If he dies, we die. We need him more then ever. And just by looking at you I'm convinced your the worst person for the job if that happens."
Undoing my hook, I added just to piss him off.
"Your probably just as bad as Linnen."
With Vector keeping himself silent, I made my way for the pipe. Archer stayed behind in rage now as I urged Vector.
"Let's get in there."
Running by me he whispered.
"Your a fucking savage, you know that?"
Giving him a slight laugh, I replied.
"Fucker doesn't own me just cause he's a higher rank. The only person now that can tell me what to do is Raptor. Same goes for you. Understood?"
Nodding he replied.
"Solid copy Cap. But damn."
Looking back to the hedgehog as he still vented, I saw Wreak and Misty soon reach the bottom.
Wreak's POV.
"I'm going to kill him." Stated Archer as I got down with Misty. Immediately as the words left his mouth I replied.
"Your not doing anything Arch. Just ignore him and let's focus on what we came here to do."
Archer looked to me and replied.
"You didn't hear what just happened. What he just said."
"I honestly don't care. Your both acting like kids."
"Wreak is right Major. Let that guy do what he wants. He's the only chance we got at getting to the Commander. Once he's safe and we're back, the two of you can figure something out about the problem. But just focus on what we're here to do."
Archer slowly nodded and replied.
"Fine."
Patting his shoulder as I undid my hook, I replied.
"Good. Now come on. We're falling behind."
Misty's POV.
I've never seen a bigger baby. Archer needs to relax. I'm here to help Raptor. But I'm scared if they keep fighting one another we won't make it in time. That and I may have more then one body to treat if shit gets to be too much.
Following Wreak as Archer soon decided to press on by himself, we calmly came behind Vector and Black who were investigating the grate leading into the pipe.
"Is everyone good? Masks are on tight?" Asked Black as everyone nodded.
"I'm going to get this off, but when we get in there we can't stop. It will be hot inside and everyone needs to breathe slowly. Can't have anyone passing out on the way. Understood?" Asked Black around the group as Wreak replied.
"We got it. Don't worry."
Nodding, Black pulled up a small power drill he got out from one of the bags we brought. Carefully he began to go to work on the pipe.
Looking around at the ground we stood on, I was nearly about to puke. This had to be at least thirty feet of trash and unknown waste. It was disgusting. What Linnen was doing to this canyon couldn't be legal for G.U.N regulations. How did he get away with it? I wondered as I looked back up at Black who was getting the last few bolts off the grate.
In time, once they were pulled out; Black and Vector went to work on pulling off the grate. Together they muscled it off and we all watched as they tossed it to the side, down the mountain of trash.
Letting out a breath, Black ordered.
"Let's get inside. Remember to breathe slowly and stick together. If anyone feels lightheaded make sure you grab the person in front of you so they know."
"Yes sir." I replied as Wreak looked to me.
Nodding, Black was the first to enter on his own.
"Yeah it's already getting warmer. Come on Vector." He urged his friend as he slowly helped him up into the pipe.
Now with Black and him on the move, Wreak got me up first to urge.
"Stay between us Misty."
"Okay." I replied as I stepped into the pipe.
Taking Wreak by the hand next, I got him and waited as he got Archer. Once we were all together Wreak urged.
"Let's catch up to them. Stay together."
Archer nodded and I made my way for Vector who was already a good distance away.
Hopefully at this speed we would be to the city soon. I'm getting worried for the Commander.
Commander Drake Linnen's POV, Pakistan Capital.
Young sat with me as we had a drink. I was quite happy now that I had some time to relax. Voltz really did get to me. It's been awhile since I've had to deal with someone of his nature. Keeping Young in my view as he drank a beer in my office, I said.
"You did a good job. You saved a lot of lives by bringing him in."
With a smile Young replied.
"It was my pleasure sir. It's about time he gets what's coming to him. Hopefully once he talks we can figure out what to do next about Iraq. The people will still fight us thanks to him."
Nodding I replied.
"The people will fold quickly without a proper leader Young."
"You plan on killing him? Why not send him to Hecan in the states?"
"People like Voltz do not deserve to live. Sending him to prison is a means of saving his life. I will not give him that. Once he talks, we will kill him. After that, we'll get rid of the body. No one will ever find him."
Young nodded as I continued.
"Iraq will be mine soon enough. And thanks to the extra support we'll be getting in the next month or so we'll be able to lock both here and Iraq down. Maybe even push Mason out of Afghanistan."
"You sound confident." Stated Young as I questioned.
"Should I not be? The Rebellion is small, we have their leader, and Mason is barely holding Afghanistan. We'll have five times their numbers soon and my job here will be done."
"So what's next for you then Commander?" Wondered Young as I wondered the same question.
"Don't know yet to be honest with you. Maybe I'll get sent somewhere different. Or maybe Hecan will have me pushing papers. Ether way it goes Young I'll be happy knowing I did this war right. Even if we had a bump or two along the way."
Continuing to drink his beer, I soon stood up to order.
"Once your done your drink, I want you to head back to the holding cells. Just monitor Voltz. Make sure he doesn't pass away over night. Okay?"
Getting up he replied.
"I'll go now. Consider it done."
"Good. Thank you Young." I said as he left my office.
Looking to clock it was nearing one in the morning. I should get some rest.
Heading outside as well, I ordered my night watch.
"I'm heading to my room. Change formations."
"Yes sir." One of my men replied as I made my way to the officer's barracks.
Tomorrow would be here shortly. I wana be awake when I hear Voltz beg for his life. So I can remember every detail.
Black's POV. Sewage Pipe, Fifty Minutes Later.
Everyone by this point was starting to get slower. The heat had grown to such a level even I almost lost my footing and passed out. But we had to be getting close to an exit. I could feel it. It just had to be a bit further.
Keeping myself awake as best as I could, I asked.
"Is everyone okay!?"
Looking back for a second, I saw Wreak reply.
"We're hanging on! But we can't keep this up much longer!"
Nodding I replied.
"We got to be getting close! Just a few more meters!"
With Vector staying close, I asked.
"You good?"
Giving me a single nod of his head he replied.
"I'm good Cap. I just never sweated this much in my life."
"The exit has to be close. Or a ladder. Or something." I stated as we kept the hike going.
It took maybe another ten minutes, but as we went further down the pipe I soon widened my eyes to see a ladder.
With happiness in my voice I shouted to the group.
"We got an exit!"
"Thank god!" Shouted Wreak as we approached it in a matter of seconds. Grabbing onto the bars, I began my climb up to look at the hatch above. On it was what I was hoping to see.
"Corvega Sewage Plant! We're finally here!"
Everyone was now happy as I pushed up on the hatch. Light was such a nice thing as we were now exposed to fresher air.
Climbing up and onto the metal floor above, I let out a breath to feel a cooler temperature overwhelming my body.
"Never thought I would like the feeling of being in a sewage plant." I stated to myself as Vector came out next to reply.
"Me ether. That was a lot of work."
As we now rested, Wreak and the others soon also appeared from below. Everyone took off their masks now to enjoy the feeling.
"We smell like shit." Stated Misty as I nodded and pointed to the bag Vector held to order.
"Once everyone is ready get changed. The uniforms in there should mask the scent. That and the couple deodorants I had that cat pack along with them should get us back on track."
As we laid their for a few moments, I soon got up to open the bag. That cat really packed these uniforms airtight. Pulling one out, I began to get undressed.
Misty's POV.
With Wreak laying down next to me as Black got a uniform out I said.
"I can't believe we have to go down there again."
Smiling he replied.
"Now at least we know what to expect."
Nodding my head I then stated.
"If the Commander is really injured Wreak, I don't know how well he'll do in that. The breathing alone could kill him if he's really messed up."
Wreak didn't consider that possibility and as I went silent he urged.
"Let's just wait and see for now. Hopefully he's okay. I don't think Linnen would go all out on day one with him."
"I hope not." I replied as I turned back to widen my eyes.
Black was basically naked. Oh my god. He's...?
Wreak noticed me staring at the hedgehog.
"Misty?" He said in confusion as I looked at Black's upper body. He was built as fuck. I've never seen such a toned figure.
Now lost in my own thoughts and awe, I panicked and jumped as Wreak placed his hand on my shoulder.
"Better not let him catch you staring." He urged as I blushed.
"Shut up. I wasn't staring. I was just...caught off guard."
Laughing now, Wreak stood up to reply.
"Hey you still have to change too. Maybe he'll stare back."
My mind went still as Wreak winked and walked his way over to Black who now had a shirt on.
Wreak's POV.
Someone has a new crush.
Grabbing a uniform as Black was now getting on his vest, I asked.
"You got a plan now that we're here?"
Nodding he replied.
"I got one yeah. Watch."
With a G.U.N comm link on his chest, he went to it to switch to a specific channel.
"Any G.U.N MP on this channel?! This MP Recon over! Need assistance!"
"What are you doing?" I asked as he urged me to hold on as the comm went off.
"MP Recon, this is MP 5-2 what's seems to be the issue?"
"MP 5-2, my team and I are under fire in the Corvega sewage plant! We came across some Rebellion! Appears to be two shooters, and I have a man down! He's in a critical state at the moment please advise!"
Instantly I knew what he was planning. Nodding I looked back to Misty to order.
"Follow me Misty!"
"What's happening?" She asked in confusion as she ran after me.
Black was setting a trap. Fucking smart.
Black's POV.
Appears Wreak caught on fast.
Vector also knew what was happening and immediately hit the ground as soon as he finished getting dressed. Archer however came to me and stared as I got back from the military police.
"Hold your ground MP Recon! My team and I are close. ETA two minutes!"
"Roger that! Get here fast!"
Turning off the comm, I looked up at the asshole in front of me to order.
"Get dressed now and play along. You don't fuck this up and we'll have a ride to the Capital. Got it?"
Archer didn't want to listen to me, but he had no choice.
With him getting a uniform on, I looked to the other side of the large facility we now found ourselves in. Thank god it was empty at night. Wreak had him and Misty set up a good distance away.
"You make sure you make this look convincing!" I shouted to him as I pulled up my rifle to aim above his head.
"I'll try not to hurt you!" He replied as he fired off a round towards a metal box in front of me.
Giving him a smile I urged.
"Just make sure you hit the real enemy when they get here!"
"You just worry about yourself! I know how to handle my end of this trick!" Stated Wreak as I soon heard the Humvee pulling up outside.
With my finger on the trigger I began to open fire on Wreak and Misty. I could now hear the MP closing in on the main door. This was going to be fun.
That's it for this one. Let me know what you think pleassssse.
mT Shadow.