Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 101 – Something right.
Zeta's POV.
Raptor came out from the hanger after a few minutes to state.
"I'm ready."
"You get it all?" I asked him as he nodded and came over to see me looking over his armor.
"Yeah I got it all. What's the plan? How do we get in the city?"
This armor was amazing. Gently putting it down I looked back up to him to reply.
"The storm hit the city hours ago. They already have everyone out cleaning up. I don't know how bad it is, but I'm sure they have people working on the power lines out here trying to get everything back up. We find someone and we just simply "convince" them to offer us a ride back. Simple."
Nodding his head, Raptor got his armor together and I watched as he soon put everything back on. Once his bandana and cloak was in place did he then ask.
"And I assume you know a place we can lay low right?"
Smiling I replied.
"I know a place yeah. You ready?"
Nodding he looked up to see the sun on the horizon.
"Yeah. Let's go."
With our rifles away and stowed, I pointed to the east. For that was the way to go. It would be quite a walk. But in time we will be right where we need to be. And as Raptor walked alongside me I looked him over to say with a small grin.
"You really do look good. I hope you know that."
Looking right back to me he replied.
"Thanks."
"My pleasure. Won't give you an advantage when we drink. But I figured I'd be the first to say something."
Raptor just chuckled as we started our journey. This was going to be quite a time.
Hunter's POV, the next morning.
Morning came so fast. I would have slept like a baby if Black wasn't waking me up. Might have to kick him for it when I find him.
As I left my, I found Archer standing outside Raptor's door. His hands were against the wall alongside the door as if he was thinking of what to do. In confusion I approached him to wondered.
"You okay Archer?"
Flicking his head up he matched eyes with me to reply.
"Not really."
"What are you doing?" I then asked as he pulled off the wall to reply.
"Trying to figure out a way to talk this over with him."
"Talk what out?" I questioned as he took a step away from the door to reply.
"I know him. No matter what face he puts on for everyone around him, I know he still wants to go out there and find Gorgon. Even if he says he doesn't. I know him. But I need him here. We all do. I just can't find the words to convince him to not do something so foolish. He'll die if he goes right for him. Everyone knows that."
"Maybe that's why he won't leave Archer." I stated as he then questioned.
"What do you mean?"
"You can't fully convince a man who just lost everything to remain calm. Your right. Raptor wants to go kill him. We all can see that. But above it all Raptor is smart enough to know he'll die if he goes. He won't take that risk. If anything he might be planning a way to lure him out. He might have a plan of his own going on right now that doesn't involve him going right to Pakistan to face him. We just need to convince him that we will all help him with whatever his plan is. Raptor won't leave the rebellion for one man. He'll be smart about it. You just need to trust me on that."
Archer let out a sigh and slowly nodded his head.
"Maybe your right. But I still need to see him."
Placing my hand on his wrist, I urged while walking away from the door.
"Give it another hour. We can get everyone together and talk things through. Marx needs to run a checkup to make sure he's okay. Black needs to get his armor back and...?"
Instantly Archer pulled out of my grip to widened his eyes and shout.
"Get what back?!"
Archer was drawing attention now as I tried to keep calm.
"Last night Black said someone took his armor from his room. He checked the cameras and said he saw Raptor take it back to his room with him."
In utter loss for words, Archer asked in disbelief.
"And nether of you came to me about this!?"
"No. It didn't seem necessary."
"Didn't seem...?! Aghhhh!"
Running to Raptor's door Archer began to bang with all he had.
"Raptor! Open this door!"
Getting nothing from the other end, I widened my eyes as Archer went for his sidearm.
"What are you doing!?" I asked in panic as he looked back to me to reply.
"I'm doing what I should have done hours ago!"
"BANG! Smash!"
After shooting off the lock Archer kicked the door through with his right leg and barged in to shout.
"Raptor!"
My eyes were now wide as the room was covered in sand. The window left open and Raptor no where to be found. Archer ran to the window to look outside. I remained at the door as Black came running with a few others to the sound of the gunshot.
"What happened!?" He asked in concern as he soon came to my side to look into the room for himself to see what we all now knew. He was gone.
Archer with his gun still in hand turned to stare at me.
"He'd be smart about it huh?!"
I bit my tongue as Black asked again.
"What happened?!"
Getting right in the center of the room Archer replied.
"Looks like he's gone! That son of bitch!"
Archer was screaming at this point. Enough to attract the attention of even the men outside.
"Calm down!" Urged Black as Archer pointed right at him to reply.
"You and Hunter can both shut the fuck up! You two idiots couldn't connect the dots!? Raptor steals your gear and what?! Just goes back to bed!? He left! He knew the storm was coming and he knew we wouldn't be able to stop him!"
"I didn't think he would leave Archer." I stated in sadness. Part of me was ready to cry.
"He promised me he wouldn't!"
Tears began to form as Black and Archer now focused on me. Black reached out but in anger I shook him off and ran.
Black's POV.
Hunter ran as fast as she could away from this. Archer and the few men around me all tried our best to refocused.
"He couldn't have gone far." I stated as Archer shook his head to reply.
"He had to have planned this. There isn't a way out of the city but through one of the gates. You take Char and a few others and go figure out where he went. Now!"
Obeying to his orders, I gathered the few men who were around me and we made a break to find Char. Char was making his way into the building in a hurry and as he saw us coming down he asked.
"What's going on?"
"Raptor's gone." I replied as he widened his eyes in disbelief.
"Archer wants us to go to check in with the border teams. We need to figure out where he went. He left during the storm. That means the gates were closed. He had to have left the city after it ended. Get me a time and we can check the cameras at the posts to see if anyone saw or heard anything."
Char nodded and replied.
"I'll get going towards the west end of the city. I'll let you know if I find anything."
"Good. Go." I ordered him as I then took my team and made haste for a truck.
All I could think about was Raptor. He took my armor which meant only one thing. He was getting ready for war. One he was alone to fight.
Zeta's POV, Two hours later.
Here we are. In the city and all limbs intact. Raptor kept himself covered with his cloak as best as he could but it was clear to me that we looked like outsiders. I had all of our gear stowed away at the safe house for now. All I had left to do was find out some much needed information. Raptor was going to be my way of getting it weather he knew or not. Even in this place his name holds some power. At least to the right people.
"Where are we going Zeta?" He soon asked as I did my best to navigate us around.
"I need to see a friend of mine. She owes me a favor or two and right now we could use the extra help."
"Isn't the plan to keep my presence here as low as we can? Whats to say she won't rat us out to G.U.N?"
Looking back over my shoulder at him I replied.
"She won't."
"How can you be so sure?" He then questioned as I stopped to smile at him.
"Cause she's just as much not welcome here as we are. Like I said she won't. Just trust me."
Letting out a sigh as a G.U.N patrol drove by us, he replied.
"I do. But like we agreed on, this is risky."
"Trust me. She won't snitch. And she kinda has a thing for you."
"Do I know her then? Cause every girl up till this point that has had a thing for me has died."
"No you don't know her. She's more like a fan. You know...kinda like how everyone is a fan of Shadow. She is a fan of you. Don't ask me why or how. She can tell you herself."
Raptor just went back to looking around the city as we walked down the sidewalk together. After some time we came up to a small home. Looked normal for the most part but inside was the real deal. Thankfully only a handful of people knew about it.
"Come on." I urged him as I went for the door.
Raptor stayed a few feet back as I knocked on the door. After a few seconds I was greeted by her.
Raptor's POV.
The door opened a yet another young woman appeared from behind it. She was a pretty well built fox. Matched Zeta in height but still. Most foxes are smaller. This one looked different. A light brown mix of fur and some white patches thrown around made her stand out. She wore what looked to me like a nurse's garment. Her green eyes jetted to Zeta in an instant of seeing her and in surprise she smiled and shouted.
"Zeta! Oh my god! What are you doing here!?" Immediately the girl jumped at the chance to hug her. Zeta chuckled and hugged back as I began to look around. The house looked empty. But I swear I could smell blood. Looking back to the fox as she pulled away from the hug I noticed some blood on her pants.
"I wanted to stop by. I was hoping you could help us."
Looking over to me she asked.
"Who's this?"
Zeta quickly urged.
"Can we speak inside?"
Nodding she replied.
"Yeah sure. I'm in the middle of something but I can stay with you for a few minutes. Come in."
Zeta thanked her and grabbing me by the wrist she urged.
"Come on."
Letting her drag me into the house, I soon centered myself with the living room. Zeta calmly took a seat as the fox locked the door and soon came in behind me. Her hand ran along my shoulder as I now focused my attention to her.
"You scared of something? Hiding under this cloak and dagger?"
Zeta let out a chuckle and replied to her curiosity.
"Raze I'd like you to meet Raptor Voltz. Leader and Commander of the rebellion."
Instantly the fox took a step back to question.
"What!?"
Taking down my hood and bandana I revealed my face for her. Zeta now stayed silent as the girl approached for a closer look. Her hand went right for my ear. Staring right at her eyes as she did it I listened as she got what was left of my nub.
"Oh my fucking god it really is you! Wait...?! What!? How?! Why!?" She asked as she all the sudden got jittery and jumpy in excitement.
Zeta with her small smile replied.
"That's why I wanted to talk."
"Fuck that! Talking is one thing with you Zeta but you bring Raptor...Raptor fucking Voltz to my home!? First of all I don't know whether I should be mad at you or kiss you! What the fuck is going on!? Aren't you suppose to be in Iraq getting ready for Linnen?!" She then asked me as I looked to Zeta.
"And what happened to your quills?!"
Standing up Zeta approached to get in between me and the girl. The fox couldn't take her eyes off me as Zeta calmly replied.
"It's complicated. Raptor hired me to help him track down a G.U.N operative. Goes by the name Gorgon Zetes. Some kind of hotshot."
"Your going to kill him?" She asked in concern as Zeta smiled and replied.
"Yes. But we need help. I took the liberty of doing some cosmetic changes as you can see." Zeta then turned to look at me.
"You think I did enough?"
The fox soon refocused and got alongside her to reply.
"You went the extra mile changing the color or his quills. Nice haircut too. I only knew it was him from the ear."
With them both staring me over, I then opened my mouth. The fox's ears went up the instant she heard my voice.
"How did you know about my ear?"
Zeta went quiet and looked right to her friend as she struggled to control herself.
"I...I...ahhhhhh...oh my god!"
"Hey!" I shouted as she jumped and went perfectly still to stare into my eyes.
"Relax. Just explain."
Nodding and gulping at the same time, the fox soon replied.
"I was one of the medics who treated you when Linnen had you held prisoner here in the city a while back. I took care of your ear. I hope you're not mad."
Looking to Zeta I then asked.
"So she is with G.U.N."
Zeta went to reply but the fox got in front of her to reply.
"No! I'm undercover! No one knows but Zeta! I swear!"
"And whoever your working for." I replied back as the Zeta chimed in to say.
"She works for me. Well me and a lot of people in our field."
In confusion I then asked.
"So she's a merc as well?"
Nodding the fox replied.
"I may not seem like it Voltz but I trained under G.U.N. Got my degree as a medic and I've been undercover since."
"Doing what?" I then asked as she Zeta replied.
"She patches up other low lifes like myself. Officially she's a doctor with G.U.N. But she hasn't been given a spot due to her...?"
"High energy! My hands...ahhhh they shake a lot when I'm under pressure! I'm just on the sidelines. No one wants a doctor with the shakes." She said in disappointment as Zeta grabbed her by the side to hug her and state.
"Your a great doctor. I've seen you save many people under pressure."
"So you work for G.U.N when they want you to work for them. But besides that your a doctor who helps save the lives of underground contractors?"
"Unofficially." She replied with a smile as Zeta looked back to me.
"I also sell information about G.U.N's movements to people of interest. Mostly the people who want to avoid running into them during a contract. I've helped Zeta a million times. Is that why you came? You need to avoid them?"
Shaking her head Zeta replied.
"That and I want you to tag along with us. Chances are we will get shot at and I want to have you on hand when that happens."
Widening her eyes the fox replied.
"I'm not a combat medic anymore Zeta."
"And I'm not a contractor. You can't bullshit me Raze. I know you still have your gear. And G.U.N won't miss your shaky hands one bit. Sooooooo take a trip with me and Voltz here and come help us. You owe me anyway."
Raze now went silent and looked from her to me. Again she slowly reached for my nub.
"Can I ask why he's after Gorgon? Him of all people."
Zeta went to reply but grabbing Raze's hand I pulled her a few feet closer to state.
"He killed my wife and made me shoot my two kids. Not to mention he tried to kill me at the end of it all. I then pointed to my scar."
Raze now just gulped to herself as I held her wrist.
"This isn't for the rebellion. This is for me and my family. It's selfish but I'm here to avenge them. And you only have two choices here. The way I see it you ether help us or I kill you now. Cause for all I know you'll sell me out the second we leave."
Zeta didn't say a word as Raze stopped shaking in my grasp.
"You know Zeta if you were to tell me I was going to be threatened by Raptor Voltz I wouldn't have believed you. Hell I might even be scared. But you sir don't scare me." She stated as she grabbed my other hand.
"Mainly cause I admire you. I've been following you ever since I heard about you and Shadow almost dying in that trench years ago. It's propelled me to learn all I could about saving lives. In the hopes that one day I could treat you or even Shadow himself. Threats don't intimidate me Voltz. Getting the chance to perform my dream job just came to my doorstep. You bet your ass I'm going to help you. But on one condition." She said as I released her hand.
"What's that?" Asked Zeta as Raze just stared at me with a smile.
"After the job is done I want to leave this place. I want to be a real doctor. And I want to be one for your army Voltz. Hows that sound?"
Zeta waited for my response along with the fox. But without much of a need to think about it I replied.
"Sounds like it's your lucky day. You help us kill Gorgon and I'll make your dream come true."
Raze began to jitter in excitement again and playing to her hand I placed one hand around her neck. Raze widened her eyes as I then pointed at her with my other hand to state.
"And it's Raptor. Not Voltz. You got that Raze?"
Licking her lips she replied.
"Yes sir Raptor sir. Now if you wouldn't mind. As much as I love being choked by you I really need to get back to my guest."
Letting her go, I noticed a slight touch of her hand on my arm as she made her way back to main hall. Zeta soon shouted.
"Raze!"
The fox turned to look back at us. Zeta then ordered.
"After your done get you're gear together. We got work to do. And...thank you."
Smiling she replied.
"No...thank you."
With the fox leaving the room Zeta got close to me to whisper.
"You really know how to tease a girl."
"I wasn't going to really kill her. But she seemed like the type who would like a good threat to motivate."
"All you did was turn her on. She's crazy like that."
Taking a seat with Zeta I replied.
"Yeah I get the feeling that's the company you prefer to keep."
Zeta laughed as we now waited. This whole time I could feel my phone vibrating. I knew who it was. But for the sake of this mission I'm on I won't be caught dead answering.
mT Shadow.