Love Struck Delusion
Chapter 138 – What are you?
Zeta's POV.
"Hmmm?" Waking up I let out a yawn and looked up slightly from off the pillow to find Molly asleep near my feet. In confusion I said her name.
"Molly?"
In no more then a second the girl looked up at me to reply.
"Braf!"
"What are you doing here?" I asked her as she stood up to walk her way along the bed towards my chest. Taking a minute to sniff my chest, Molly then came right up to my face to lick my nose. Smiling as she did it I asked.
"Why aren't you with Raptor?"
Then it hit me. Widening my eyes I sat up and tried to stand. The second my legs tried to straighten out I felt them each buckle and with a small gasp I fell onto the floor.
"Shit! Fuck!"
Molly then jumped onto the ground to run at me as I struggled to move. All I felt was pins and needles as she barked.
"Braf!"
"Ohhhhh fuck!" I gritted into my teeth as Molly was now jumping over my left leg looking for I guess the source of my pain. Rolling onto my back, I said with a deep pain filled voice.
"I'm okay baby! Calm down! Just...ahhhhh! Give me a minute!" I begged her as she now whimpered and waited for me to do something other then groan in pain.
I shouldn't have tried to move that fast. That venom I took was fucking me up. God damn it it felt like my legs were falling off.
Biting my tongue, I tried my best to crawl back to the bed. But as I rolled back over to my front side I again had to let out a small gasp. Molly kept along my side as she watched me shut my eyes. After about a minute the pain was subsiding. Reopening my eyes, I let out a deep breath and again tried to stand. This time I took it slow and with some effort I managed to stand up. The next part was walking which when I took my first step was proving to be pretty hard. God damn it I should have known this would have happened.
"I'm good baby." I told Molly as she ran her way to the door. She knew I was leaving and waited as I walked my way over very carefully. Once reaching the door I grabbed onto the knob and waited for the rest of my pain to go away. It took some time but it happened in due time. Letting out another breath, I opened the door and made my way out into the hallway with Molly staying by my side watching as I struggled to walk straight. Jesus it must look like I got assfucked for hours walking like this. Holding up by the main stairs, I took my time to recover before going further. Looking to Molly I said.
"Just a second Molly."
She seemed to understand but in a few seconds she made her way to the stairs.
"Hold on!" I told her as she began to go down.
"Fuck me." I muttered as I did my best to follow.
Leading me to the main door, Molly was instantly recognized by the guards who asked as I approached.
"You guys looking for the commander?"
"Braf!"
The men all let out laughs as Molly was very vocal in her answer. Smiling I replied.
"Yeah. Isn't he in medical?"
Shaking his head the officer replied.
"Commander Voltz got up a while ago. He left for a bit then came back to grab some things. Last I heard he was outside training with the others. The doctors went to go see him but they came back pretty fast. I don't know what's going on. If you want to find him go left out the door and you'll see the training grounds without a doubt."
Nodding my head I replied while grabbing Molly.
"Thank you."
"No problem." He replied as he watched us leave.
Walking outside reminded me just how hot this country was during the day. That and my eyes were still adjusting to the light. Doesn't help the hangover anymore being blind.
"Braf!"
Looking down to Molly in my arms, I saw she was looking left where the officer told us to go to find him. Walking gently over, I soon saw what the officer told me I would see. There was at least two hundred troops out there. God damn how was I going to find him in all that? I asked myself as I got closer to the very edge of the field.
"You see him Molly?" I wondered as she just calmly began to look left to right for her master. Standing there like a lost kid in a sea of people, I began to look for anyone familiar besides Raptor. Hopefully I could find someone. Part of me was starting to panic cause I was worried. I wanted to be sure he was okay. If Raze and Gord got a look and they let him be then he must be okay. But I still needed to be sure.
With time passing and even Molly starting to get tempted by the thought of barking out loud, I decided enough was enough. I wasn't going to get anywhere just watching from here. Heading out onto the field I started to get a better look around. Seems most of this training was being done by sections and by gender. I could spot all males towards the back part of the field and more to my close left was women. Then everything in between. From just a few small teams to some solos training by themselves near center field. Keeping my composure as I walked around, I soon spotted a small group of people near the firing range. Heading on over, I noticed they were watching someone. As I neared I noticed it was Raptor. Molly jumped out of my arms the second she saw him.
"Molly!" I shouted as she ran right for him.
Raptor on the other hand seemed different. I could feel it just by standing here and looking at him. Slowly I stepped out to see what he was doing. I knew instantly he had his vision back cause the second Molly got close he turned to look at us. My eyes opened up as I saw those purple orbs staring back at me. Going down on a knee to greet Molly Raptor said.
"Hey baby."
"Braf!" She barked back as I smiled and got right behind her to say.
"Should have seen her when we went to look for you. Little girl just took off on her own."
With a smile Raptor stood back up to ask.
"You okay?"
Dropping my smile I replied.
"Yeah. Why?"
Raptor was covered from head to toe in sweat. By now I knew his coat was coming in black. The quills were starting to grow back to their normal size, but I knew that was something else. Black isn't his normal color. But then again what is normal about this guy? I wondered as he also had a rifle in his right hand. Holding it along his chest he replied with a more quiet tone.
"You're walking funny"
Instantly my ears dropped to their sides as he called me out on it. But he kept his stance and added on while pointing to my face with his free hand.
"You also have a red nose and your eyes are dilated. Plus your shaking slightly. Oh and your mouth is dry."
Utterly lost by his examination, I questioned.
"How do you know I have a dry mouth?"
Cracking me a small smile he replied.
"Your lips are chapped. Kinda the first sign of bad hydration. And your voice is raspy."
This guy called me out on everything. How the fuck did he do that this fast? I wondered as I went on to reply.
"Yeah well your eyes are purple. Your coat is black. And you have a fucked up way of saying good morning. So bite me." I ordered him as he just nodded his head to reply back.
"Yeah well I call it like I see it. Tend to say things before thinking. Remember?"
Things went silent as we just stared at one another. After a few seconds I wondered.
"Are you okay?"
Looking down to the rifle he replied while taking off the sling.
"Let's talk inside."
With my ears going back up, I watched as he put the rifle down and began to lead the way back inside. Every person we passed was watching. Or more like staring at Raptor. As I kept behind him I was noticing more then just a coat change. His body was ripped. More then usual. It's like he leaned out his muscles or something in a matter of a few hours. Or maybe I was just blind this whole time. I never saw this man in the daylight with his shirt off. Maybe I was. Following him back inside, we made pace for Mason's office. Walking in; Raptor said while staying back to shut the door.
"Mason's asleep."
Again lowering my ears, I replied while he walked over to the desk to sit down on the top.
"Did Raze tell you?"
Shaking his head he replied.
"No one said anything to me. I've been outside for a good while with the others. Word spreads that you knocked the old man out. You're kinda getting a reputation. Among the women especially." He told me with confidence as I then had to ask.
"A good one?"
"Couldn't tell ya. But I wouldn't make a habit of knocking out officers if I were you."
Lowering my gaze away from the hog, I listened as he said.
"I know where she is."
Instantly I looked up to widen my eyes in utter loss for words. Raptor just kept a straight face and went on to say.
"Last night I went out with Juper to go find that guy I told you about."
"Watts?" I asked as he nodded.
"What did he say? Does he know where my sister is?! Is she okay!?" I shouted out of my need to know. Raptor just kept himself on the desk as I got close to him to ask again.
"Is she okay Raptor!?"
Without blinking he replied.
"Maxwell contractors are hunting her down. All Watts knew was she was hiding underground and she probably has maybe another week till they find her or she runs."
Immediately I felt my heart sink as he went on to say.
"But there is a bigger problem. I have a plan though on how to fix it."
"What is bigger then my sister!?" I asked out loud as he put out his hand to order.
"Calm down for a second and I'll tell you."
"Don't tell me to calm down! This is my sister Raptor!"
"And right now yelling at me won't get you anywhere so relax and listen." He said again as he stood up off the desk to face me. Out of my anger I pushed him back. Hitting the edge of the desk Raptor got his balance and stared right at me as I yelled again.
"No! You listen! She's all I got left! You understand that!? My whole family is dead Raptor! She's all I have!"
"If you can't keep your tone down Zeta I can't help it if someone finds out." He then said trying his best to keep calm as I began to cry. Molly who was standing between us was barking as I shouted at him.
"Tell me where she is god damn it!"
Getting leveled with me Raptor replied.
"If you can't keep this quiet Zeta I'll just have to tell you after you calm down. We can't...?!" I felt something snap and I swung. Molly with wide eyes watched as Raptor got decked right in the side of his mouth. His whole head turned as I just felt the impact of what I had done. With my whole body going absolutely still in shear shock. I stared at him as my tail tucked between my legs and my ears had dropped. Raptor on the other hand had his hand keeping him balanced by grabbing onto the desk. However without looking back at me; I saw a small drop of blood exit his mouth and land on the floor.
"Raptor? I...I...I don't know why I...? It's was an accident. I...I don't know what came over me...I...?"
Lifting his head up, Raptor put his one hand on his mouth to wipe off the blood. His eyes locked right on me as I saw a different look come over him. Taking a chance to get closer, I tried to reach for him. Instantly he swatted my arm to the side and ordered.
"Don't. Touch me."
Everything in my body went cold hearing those words. I tried to respond but I couldn't form words as he went on to say.
"Your sister is in Syria. All Watts knows is that she has maybe another week or so before ether they find her or she runs. He's trying to get me in contact with her as we speak. I should get a call back later today from him with the details."
"Raptor...I'm so...?" Shaking his head he replied.
"Shut up. You got what you wanted. Now get the fuck out of my way." He ordered me as he pushed by me and went for the exit.
As he walked by I begged.
"Raptor please wait! I'm sorry! I don't know why I did that!"
He just ignored me and slammed the door on his way out. Molly was left alongside me. Her ears were down to her sides as I felt tears roll off my cheeks. What the fuck did I just do? I asked myself as I felt heartbroken. Molly just kept staring at me as I had no idea how to fix this now.
Raptor's POV.
Walking right to my room I entered to grab my vest up off the ground. Strapping it on I walked right back into the hallway to see Zeta and Molly just leaving the office. Her ears were still down as she watched me approach.
"Raptor...?" I just ignored her as I made my way down the main stairs and to the main entrance. Heading back outside, I went right back to where I was before this bullshit. People who saw me coming all watched as I walked right back onto the field and towards the shooting range. By now there were a few other shooters and each kept their guns firing as I approached the left most lane. One of the officers who manned the station came right to me as he saw me grab a rifle.
"Commander."
Looking to him I asked.
"You got ammo?"
Nodding the officer replied while pointing to a nearby white table.
"All lined up for you sir. Take as much as you need."
Walking by him to approach the table, I got a good look for what I had in front of me. Nearly a hundred magazines all full with rounds. Plus another hundred at least of empty ones. Slowly I began to take some full clips and place them in the holders on my vest. With about ten full clips ready to go, I then grabbed a handful of empty ones and made my way onto a lane. The officer watched from a few feet away as I looked to the rifle in my hands.
Vacus's POV.
I had everyone working their asses off to keep up with Dom and the men. No surprise we could do just as well. Doesn't take muscle to build an army. It just takes teamwork and a few even heads. Walking around watching my women do their pushups, I took a small look towards the shooting range. Stopping the second I saw him I smiled.
Commander Voltz was a god damn beast. I didn't have to get close to see a hero in the flesh. Even up in age I've never seen a man with his body. God it took everything I had to not say hi or something dumb when I first walked by him not long ago. Stupid Incus was being a flirt. Looking good commander? God she's so dumb.
"What you looking at?" Jumping slightly I turned to see my sister staring at me. A long smile across her face as I replied.
"Just looking at the other teams. Why you over here? Don't you have a team of your own?" I asked her as she kept her smile on and replied while getting close to my side.
"Unlike you I have them all busy and I don't have to be on their backs twenty four seven to have them know they better being doing what their told. So stop pretending. I see you looking at him." She said quietly as I widened my eyes. Wrapping and arm around my neck Incus came in close to whisper.
"He's pretty fucking hot right?"
Blushing I looked right at her to reply.
"Too bad he's above our pay grade. Guy probably doesn't even know our names."
Pulling away, my sis replied.
"If he knows Dominic then he probably knows us."
"Wana bet?" I asked her as she smiled.
"Sure. How you want to go about it? You just gonna go up to the commander of the rebellion, the hero of our day and age and just ask if he knows you? Sounds pretty dumb."
"You got a better idea then?" I asked her as she shook her head to reply.
"Nope."
With that we both just laughed as I then looked back to my team. With Incus just standing alongside me she said.
"He's got better things to do I'm sure. Guy like that has to be taken too."
"I don't know. I heard some things went down with his family. A lot of the guys say he lost them early on."
"So he's single then?" Incus wondered as I just shrugged my shoulders to reply.
"How about you go find out?"
"You'll be first in line. Aren't you due on the range?"
"Not for another hour." I replied as Incus just shot me a look that read she was hoping I would push the time frame. Keeping my cool, I looked back to her to order.
"Go back to your team already. You've wasted enough time."
"So grouchy." She replied with a small laugh as I just smiled and watched her leave. Once she was gone I looked back to the range. With wide eyes I watched as Raptor was loading his rifle. Then without another wasted movement he reached under his vest to pull out what looked like a bandana. I wasn't the only one watching as he tied it around his neck and used it to cover his nose down to his mouth. After which he took aim.
"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"
My ears went up as he opened fire downrange. Looking to my second in command as she was focused on dishing out orders, I shouted.
"Jess! I'll be right back! You keep them moving!"
"Yes ma'am!" She replied as I looked back to the commander to start moving his way. Looking back I saw Incus watching my approach. With wide eyes she watched as I just shot her a smile and looked back to the firing range. Many others had gathered to watch the men shoot, but it was no secret they were watching the commander. To be honest I wanted to see for myself just what made him so special. I heard rumors, but now I had a chance to see.
"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"
Getting as close to the front as I could, I was soon only feet away. Raptor had such a strong stance alone it was intimidating to just watch. You could tell him apart from everyone else cause they way he was holding his rifle during fire just showed you how much experience he had over others his age.
"BANG! BANG! BANG!"
It wasn't even fair. When I had to take my shooting test I was just barely over average in my accuracy. Even Incus was tied with me. Hell almost no one could hit all their shots at the range he was firing at. But as I watched with many others; it was amazing to see that he was hitting every single one. Didn't matter if they were five feet away or fifty. He was hitting every shot.
"Holy shit." Looking to my right, Incus had made her way over to see what we all were seeing.
"BANG! BANG! Click!"
We were so focused it was almost like we were watching a robot at work. His movements were so smooth but at the same time scary fast. The second he ran his clip dry; we all widened our eyes as he flicked his whole rifle to the right side. At the same time he ejected the magazine and already had another ready with his other hand bringing it into the chamber. By the time the old clip left the hold, he had the next in and before it even hit the ground he was already opening fire downrange again. Four rounds had left the gun when the clip finally hit dirt.
"What the fuck?" I asked out loud as everyone was stunned by the speed.
"That has to be some sort of record." Stated my sister as we continued to watch him send more lead.
"BANG! BANG! BANG! Click!"
It happened so fast. Dropping his rifle and reaching down to his hip, the commander raised his sidearm up and emptied his whole clip before it had time to even steady on his side.
"BANG! BANG! Click!"
When the pistol rail slid back in place, Raptor then sent the pistol down into the side of his vest. It held in place as he brought the rifle back up. Using only one hand he managed to flip the rifle upside down into his arms. Then with his spare slapped another clip in as he sent it back up into his shoulder at the same time. Emptying the clip in full auto mode, we all watched in silence as he cut one of the midrange targets in half with the spray.
"Click!"
Dropping the rifle the second he heard the click. We all stared as he dumped the clip and caught it in his left hand. Holding the gun with his right he just then stopped to stare at the targets.
"Holy shit!" Someone shouted as the commander was just keeping his focus on the line. Soon people started to cheer and clap. Even my sister began to clap as I just laughed out loud at what I just witnessed. Coming to my side, Incus grabbed me again to whisper into my ear.
"You're right. He really is above our pay grade. Hahah!"
I just continued to giggle as Incus held onto my shoulders. What the fuck do I have to do to be like him? I asked myself as he reached for his rifle after a few short seconds. Everyone was ready to see round two as he loaded in a fresh clip.
mT Shadow.