Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 75 – Actions That Shape Our New World.
Ruby's POV, Iraq Border, Ten Hours Later.
"Do you know the plan!?" I asked Jagger in anger as he sat down in the seat next to me in the car.
With a smug look he replied in equal rage.
"I know the fucking plan! Just relax you crazy bitch!"
I wanted to tear his head off. Jagger and me never could get along. That's why I am pissed that Linnen told us to go here together. Ignoring the fact that he called me a bitch just now; I did my best to focus up. The gate was nearing us by the second. And I could see the Rebellion all over it. Looked like a fucking bees nest. Men on the border gate, the walls around it, outside it, and in the towers and surrounding rooftops. Jagger and myself began to look around at them as we approached in a shitty car we stole.
Fixing my shirt to make sure it looked alright, I looked to Jagger to order.
"Just follow me lead okay?"
Nodding he replied.
"Fine. Just don't get us in trouble with these guys. There are a lot of them."
"I can see that." I stated back at him as he kept his view on his window.
Slowly coming to a stop before the gate, I was soon approached by a squad of men. All armed and all eying us down. I gulped before rolling down my window. But as I did the leader among the men came to me and asked.
"What's your business here tonight ma'am?"
Looking to this overindulged fox I replied.
"Here to see family sir."
"Who's he?" He asked me as he pointed to Jagger who immediately replied.
"Her boyfriend. What's it to you fuckboy?"
Looking over at him in anger, I said back to the fox.
"He's had a little to drink sir sorry. He can be a bit of an asshole. Don't take it personally."
"You mind if I ask you to step out of the car?" Replied the fox as I looked back to Jagger to reply.
"Not a problem sir. Get out...hun."
Jagger gave me a crooked smile as I got the doors. I was going to kill him for claiming to be my boyfriend the next time I got him alone. Like I'd date a snake.
Slowly getting out of the car, the fox dragged us to the side of the road to state.
"Under Rebellion law ma'am I'm ordered to give a search of you and your property before allowing you into the city. Do you understand?"
Nodding I replied.
"Search away sir."
"Watch your hands asshole." Ordered Jagger as he looked at the soldier who was coming close to me.
Biting my tongue as Jagger was pushing his luck, I began to stand still and wide as they began to run down our bodies.
"I knew they wouldn't find anything. These guys had no idea who they were messing with."
After a quick search the men pulled away to state to the fox.
"All clear sir."
"And the car?" He wondered as he looked back at the men who searched our ride.
With our fake bags being gone through they soon replied.
"All clear sir!"
Nodding the fox looked back at us to urge.
"I need id and proof of residence."
Nodding I reached for my back pocket to reply.
"Here's mine and let me get you those papers. They were in my bag."
Allowing me to go back to the car, the fox soon took Jagger's card and began to go through them both.
Flipping through the bag in speed, I found the forged papers Linnen had made up for us. Carefully I handed them over to the fox who also began to inspect the documents. After a silent minute he handed our cards back and replied.
"You're all clear to go inside. Sorry for the inconvenience."
"Not a problem sir. Thank you." I replied as Jagger muttered.
"Fucking assholes."
"Excuse me sir?" Questioned the fox as I quickly pushed Jagger to the car.
"He didn't mean it sir. I'm sorry. We'll get going."
With Jagger laughing as he entered the passenger side, I quickly got back in next to him to ask.
"Are you fucking insane?"
Nodding he replied.
"Got to be if I'm your boyfriend right?"
"Fuck you. Your lucky I don't slit your throat right now you snake."
Driving into the city as the gate opened, Jagger slowly muttered.
"Bet you get turned on by that Ruby."
That was it. Feeling under my shirt, I pulled up one of my small hidden blades.
"A bitch like you, I bet a lot of things turn you...!?"
Slamming it down into his resting hand, I kept my eyes on the road as he shouted in pain.
"AGHHH! You fucking...!"
Letting go of the wheel I pinned the blade on his neck to order.
"Call me a bitch one more time."
Jagger gulped and went silent as I slowly looked to his hand.
With a slight sizzling sound you could hear it and see it as the wound closed itself up. Jagger kept his eyes on me as I pulled away the knife to state with a smile.
"Good boy. Now shut the fuck up so I can call Linnen."
Going for my phone, I quickly dialed Linnen's number. He answered after a few seconds to ask.
"What is it?"
Wiping the blood off my knife I replied.
"We're in. We're going to set up as close to the Capital as we can get."
"Good job. You two getting along?"
Looking to Jagger who rubbed his hand now, I replied.
"For the most part."
"Get it done. Take your time and keep in focus. Raptor Voltz is the goal here. I'm going to forward you my contacts number. Call him when you get set up. He'll run down the area for you."
"Yes sir." I replied as I hung up the phone.
With our drive starting out a bit rough, I was glad to see Jagger being quiet for once. Hopefully he stays obedient till we're done here.
Archer's POV, Iraq Capital, Holding Cells.
I couldn't believe I was here. Wreak kept me here for so long I was beginning to think he was never going to let me out. But as I kept my mind at ease I widened my eyes as he turned the corner to ask.
"You good?"
Standing up I replied.
"I've been good. For the past five hours. Why the fuck didn't you let me out of here?"
Standing on the other side of the bars he replied.
"I can't have you going off like you've been lately. What's your problem anyway Archer?"
Letting out a sigh I replied.
"I don't have a fucking problem."
"You do." Stated Wreak as I quickly defended myself.
"My actions are justified! As far as I'm concerned your the one with the fucking problem!"
"Excuse me?" He questioned as I pointed at him directly.
"Your turning this Rebellion into some sick form of G.U.N! I can't stand by and watch as it happens Wreak!"
"I'm fighting to give us a chance at surviving this war! You saw those guys back before we got our asses saved by Black and his quick thinking. They are not normal!"
"So you want to turn the people of this country we vowed to protect into monsters just like them!? We can win this without that Wreak! And you know it!" I shouted as he went silent.
"This isn't the Rebellion anymore. This hasn't been ever since Raptor took control. It's his form of what we should have been years ago."
"Your wrong." Stated Wreak as I shook my head to question.
"Why am I the only one who can see this?"
"Raptor is doing everything he can to get us back our freedom. He's not Shadow your right. This isn't that Rebellion. But times need to change and no matter what you say or think Archer, I plan on staying loyal to my Commander. Don't make me question your loyalty and think for a moment that what Black said about you could be true."
My eyes widened in utter shock and in disbelief I questioned.
"You think I would betray this? All that we've been through? Is that what you think?"
Shaking his head Wreak replied.
"I don't want to have to question you. You are going out on your own terms and making everything more difficult."
"You want me to stop?" I asked him as he went silent to stare at me.
Nodding I then ordered.
"Then stay out of my way. You let me do what I have to do and we won't have a problem. But I promise you Wreak. When Raptor wakes up and is able to talk things out with everyone. I'm not going to remain silent about what you want to do with our people."
Unlocking the cell door Wreak replied.
"I don't expect you too. And just so we're clear Archer."
Looking me in the eyes he urged.
"You stay out of my way. I'm going to do whatever I have to do to keep Raptor and our people safe. And lastly...I'm not scared of you. So don't act like I am."
Walking passed him, I made my way out of the holding cells. Wreak remained where he was as I got the door.
Wreak's POV.
Archer clearly was going to be a problem. We both want the same thing, but in different ways. It's not for me to decide which is right. I'll leave that to Raptor. But if Archer thinks for a second I'll let him turn the men against me, he has another thing coming.
Watching as he left the holding cells, I refocused and made my way out as well. I had things to take care of before the night started. Like making sure Black and his men were okay and ready to watch over Raptor. I had five teams on the job. That's twenty five men within a good hundred feet of the main room. No one would be able to get by.
Black's POV, Medical Bay, Five Mintues Later.
"Commander on deck!" Someone shouted as I was just about to finish.
Looking back I found Wreak making his way over through the small crowd of men.
"What's wrong?" I asked him as he shook his head to reply.
"Nothing. I want to make sure everything is ready. What's the plan you have set Captain?"
Looking to the squad leaders who I had in front of me with their men, I replied to Wreak.
"Myself, and a team of five will be in the room with the Commander providing close protection. I have two other teams manning the hallway outside with at least four of them by the door. No one is allowed in without your or Marx's word. The other two teams will be setting up outside the medical bay entrance. Again, no one is allowed in without official word."
Slowly nodding Wreak then urged.
"I'll also be here for the night with you. Marx wants me to be here the second he wakes up."
Nodding back I replied.
"That's fine. Probably a good idea too since the Viper Venom I gave him has the tendency to cause memory loss. Might be nice to see you right when he opens his eyes."
Smiling Wreak stated.
"That's the idea. Marx was prepared for this."
In confusion I asked.
"How did he know about the Venom's side effects?"
Standing tall Wreak replied.
"This isn't the Commander's first time getting a dose unfortunately. He had his first time happen years back from what I heard from Marx. You want the full story you can ask him. I'm sure he'll fill you in."
"I will when I see him." I stated with an interest now. It was odd to see no other side effects happening as is. That might explain why nothing has gone wrong with his vitals. Raptor could be one. I can't be sure now. I'll check for sure when the time comes.
Looking around the room Wreak said to everyone.
"You all know the dangers. No slacking off at any times and above all else, you make sure the Commander is bottom line safe and secure. Do you all understand?"
"Sir yes sir!" They shouted as I nodded and urged Wreak.
"Get comfortable. It will be a long night."
Nodding he replied.
"I'm prepared for it."
"The rest of you get to it! I want this place on full lockdown!"
"Sir yes sir!" The men replied to me as I looked back to Gabe and Tap.
"I want you two outside keeping an eye out for anything out of the ordinary. You know Gorgon. He'll use Ruby or Jagger to get some intel. You know their signs. Report in to me if you find something."
"Roger Cap." Replied Tap as he made his way for the door with Gabe who remained silent.
"Gabe?" I said in worry as he looked back at me slowly.
"You okay?" I asked him as he replied in a low tone.
"I just miss him boss. It ain't the same."
Lowering my head, I waited till Gabe and Tap were gone to mumble.
"I know. Fuck."
Wreak clearly knew what the problem was, but kept silent for now. I wasn't expecting any support from him. I'm sure he's lost men too.
With the team of five now waiting for my orders, I looked to them to urge.
"Hunker down and relax. We have a long night ahead of us."
"Yes sir." They replied as I refocused and approached Wreak by Raptor's bed.
Raptor looked perfectly fine. His breathing was normal and his wounds looked to be healing much faster then I expected them too. There is a good chance Raptor could be a candidate for being a User like myself. First time or not his state should be worse. The wounds should be fresh almost still and his breathing should be much much faster then it is now. His quills are already back to normal too. Most don't get back to the normal shade until at least a full day has passed. If Raptor truly was able to become a User he could be ten times more dangerous then he is now. The only thing that will get him is the age. He's old like it or not. It could slow him down. I'm sure all this doesn't matter till he's awake. If his memory is intact then I'm going to be sure he's capable.
Looking to Wreak I wondered.
"Is Archer out now?"
Nodding he replied.
"Yeah."
Letting out a sigh, I refocused on Raptor. My mind was going all over with the what ifs.
Jagger's POV.
"This is as close as you can get us?" I questioned as Ruby got out of the car to look up at the tallest building we could find near the Capital.
"First of all jerk off, think for second. If Black is inside the Capital then so are his men. They know how we operate. They'll be looking for our normal recon signs. We're far enough away that anyone down on the ground here shouldn't be able to notice a thing out of place. And we're high enough to get a good view of everything the Capital offers. Thank me for once."
"Yeah fuck off." I urged her as I looked both ways down the alley she had us parked in.
Giving me a growl I ordered.
"Get your gear. I wana get set up as soon as possible. God knows what they have already changed since they got Voltz back."
Going to the side of the car, I approached the back doors to send a heavy kick at the metal. With a thud, the car's sheet metal door came off and underneath was my gear in two large duffels. By the time I got my shit on my back, Ruby got her side open and out.
"Let's go." I urged her as I began to head for the front door.
Ruby's POV.
Following my so called partner through the front door of the rundown apartment block, we made haste for the stairs. Jagger waited for me and as I got close I asked.
"What?"
"Ladies first." He replied with a smile as I shook my head immediately to reply.
"Fuck you. You go first. I'm not having you stare at my ass all the way up there."
Letting out a sigh he replied.
"Fine. Have it your way."
Waiting for his slithery ass to move, I got out my phone to dial the number Linnen gave me. It took some time, but I was soon picked up by the other end to be asked.
"Who is this?"
"Name is Ruby kid. Commander Linnen gave me your number. Your the spy right? His inside man?"
Jagger chuckled as I continued to follow him up the stairs with over a hundred pounds of gear on my back.
"What's it to ya?" He wondered as I calmly replied.
"We're here to clean up the mess."
"Voltz?" He questioned as I nodded to myself.
"Got that right. Now stop wasting my time and give me a rundown on what's going on in there."
"Hold on." He urged me as Jagger and I were nearing the top.
Soon finding the door to the roof, we got up the last few stairs to breathe in the fresh air.
"Finally." Sighed Jagger as he went to the edge of the roof to look down at the Capital.
"Here." I said as I kept my focus on the phone.
Taking my bags, Jagger began to set up our nest. Getting the bags opened, he handed me a padlock and ordered.
"Lock it up."
Nodding I took the lock and got the door shut and secure. By then the kid came back to the phone to ask.
"You there?"
"I'm here kid. What's your name?"
"Shadow. You alone?"
"I have another one with me."
"Two of you? Are you fucking serious?"
"Don't doubt us kid. Just focus and answer my questions."
"Make it quick." He urged me as I quickly agreed and strung along my questions.
"I need a list of HVT's. I also need to know what defenses they have set up from the gate to the room where they have Voltz secured in. What's the best way in?"
Keeping his voice down he replied.
"Currently Voltz is being held in the medical bay of the Capital. The one in charge is named Wreak. He's looking after the Rebellion while he's in medical care. The second in command goes by the name of Archer. They're both special forces from what I know and both of them are always protected. It will be hard getting to them. As for the medical bay that's a whole different story. Wreak has Black Rose in charge of the security team watching over Voltz. You know him?" He asked me as I nodded with him now on speaker for Jagger to hear.
"We know him. Don't worry. We can take him."
"Well he's got a lot of men all over the medical bay. I could only see from the outside but there is at least ten outside the doors leading in, and another two teams within watching the door leading into the room where Raptor is being held. I assume Black is in there with some others. They won't let anyone inside."
"And outside the main building?" I wondered as he calmly replied.
"The gate is now manned by a full platoon. You would be made instantly if you tried to come in that way. The rest of the perimeter is covered from head to toe as well. I couldn't even give you advice on where to enter."
"Leave that to us kid. Just keep focus on your end. I'll call you again tomorrow night at the same time. Got it?" I asked him as he calmly replied.
"Understood."
Hanging up I looked back to Jagger who was now looking over at the Capital with a pair of binoculars.
"Kid isn't lying. That is some defense they have down there. Appears to be snipers on the roof too. Nothing I can't handle." He stated as I wondered.
"The whole thing fenced in?"
Nodding he replied.
"Appears so. And if it's anything like Pakistan's Capital there isn't an underbelly we can enter from ether."
"So it's impossible to get in undetected." I stated as he nodded and replied.
"Appears so."
"This should be fun. Get to work on counting the numbers. I'm going down there to get a closer look."
"You sure?" He asked in concern as I nodded and replied.
"Worry about yourself. If there is no way in then I at least would like to look around. Maybe the kid missed something. Maybe we can't see it from up here. I'll be back in an hour."
Nodding Jagger replied while moving his long tail to the side.
"Suit yourself. I'll keep your spot warm.
Undoing the lock, I ordered.
"Lock this up. I'll knock three times when I get back so you know it's me."
Quickly heading back down the stairs, I prepared for a little trip. It's been a while since I've had the chance to infiltrate anything. Let's see just how prepared those rebels are.
Please let me know what you think. I'll have another chapter up soon.
mT Shadow.