Love Struck Delusion

Chapter 184 – The switch of hands.

Archer's POV, Afghanistan Capital.

As the morning came and went so did the immense amount of pressure these people pressed upon me. The media was vocal and very open about how they felt and many of the news stations had me pressed as a dictator like Mason claimed I was becoming. As things went on I was going to start forcing hands. This is my city and I was not about to let this continue at this rate. If things kept going on the way they were, I was planning to send a team to each station. I'll run the city not just street by street, but I'll see to it in a matter of days that the media and all it's assets would belong to me and my army.

Keeping to my office as much as possible with the other officers who remained loyal. We were finishing going over plans for the moves that needed to be made in the next few weeks. A lot of them around the more political side of things. Laws would need to be changed and added. And since there was no legal government in the middle east it would be easy to get this done without much resistance. All that needed to be watched from the street level of things would be given to Black and his men. The teams were all placed and everyone knew their jobs as of last night. We still had a few days before we could really get things going the way we needed them to be going. I wasn't worried. At the very least Marhick and those traitors haven't been seen. That's ether a good thing or a bad thing in itself. Only time would tell. But if they waited long enough I was going to get them sooner or later. I already have Hunter looking into it with some of the few women I had left. Freemen took most when she left which left a pretty big gape to fill. But without a doubt I'd have half this city under my command by next week. First law in place was going to be a draft. Forcing people to join up was the quickest and easiest way to build back up this army. And without anyone left to tell me otherwise it would be done.

As we went over some more ideas, I was caught by surprise when a soldier came through my office door with a concerned look on his face. Before he could speak I asked.

"What is it?"

I had everyone scared and that's how it would stay. I've already dealt with a few more people who spoke against me these last few hours. I wasn't going to tolerate it. No matter who it came from. Young or old. Veteran or rookie. Mason or Raptor. Doesn't matter. I'll kill them all. With the soldier's voice clearly being affected by my presence he replied.

"I have someone here to see you."

In confusion I asked.

"Who?"

"A Hai Ying? Says he's here on business that involves the rebellion and it's borders."

"Hai...?" I knew the name and without wanting to miss this I ordered.

"Let him through. Make sure he gets to this office. The rest of you are dismissed. We'll continue this later."

The officers pulled off and began to leave my office single file. And with the soldier leaving to receive the unexpected guest I was getting, I sat back down and thought over how to do this. If this was the man I was thinking it was coming to see me then I had to play this right. But I was more curious why he was coming to me.

With my M9 resting on the top of my desk I soon just began to wait. In time I heard a knock and of course I shouted.

"It's open!"

Without missing a beat the same soldier opened the door and behind him stood a snake. My first reaction to the surprise was thinking back to Jagger. That same fuck who killed Wreak that we skinned. But this snake was much older. Had to be a few years over me at least. Maybe in his early forties. This guy however was surprising dressed for combat and to no surprise it was the same uniform I've seen off of the men Raptor had killed back in Iraq. Except he was unarmed. Thick red scales running down his body and a look in his eyes that told me he was important and to his men a leader. He stood like one as he was quickly ushered into the room. Two men came in with him and each of them had M4s on their backs as they got an eye on me. Keeping myself seated, I wondered to the snake as he approached my desk slowly.

"Well isn't this a surprise? Commander Archer."

"Hai Ying. CEO and founder of Ying PMC."

His voice was powerful as I gently sat up to reply.

"You got a pair on you. I'll give you that. You know I could have you in some serious trouble for conducting firefights in my land. You have a lot of balls coming straight here to see me. And I'm going to assume it's about that right there. So I'll start simple. So there isn't any misunderstands."

Ying was completely silent and unmoving to my threat. His face showed no fear at all as I asked with a pointed finger to the snake.

"Why is it necessary to have a strike team in my borders? Even more so Ying, why is it so important that you refuse to inform the rebellion; who you know runs this country? You must have a reason. Otherwise why come all this way to see me?"

Ying kept silent as I waited for an answer of any kind. But slowly his hand moved to the chair in front of me. Looking for permission I urged.

"By all means...get comfortable."

Looking back to the seat, Ying sat himself down. Once firmly there; his eyes came back to mine to ask.

"Do you know anything about what I do commander?"

"I'm afraid not." I replied as he calmly sat there to state.

My company is the leader in PMC's around the world. I have the most men. I have the most contracts. I have the most money. If I wanted I could buy this country your in. But that's not the point. The point is my job is to help my government and many others; seek reasonable solutions to problems around the world. Those problems are contracts that countries and people in those countries post for a pretty penny for the highest bidder to take. My company has been top dog in this business and we run it. China might be my home, but in no way shape or form do they control me or my business. Understand that first of all before we continue this conversation."

"You must still be careful though. You're a PMC which means your legal. China indeed owns you to a point. You're actions as a company must reflect theirs in some way. Which means you invading my country and killing my people is an act of war. I could have your head."

"But you won't." Ying replied back. Again he was unfazed by my threats. Somewhat impressed he was talking to me in this manner I questioned.

"I won't? Why's that?"

Looking right at me the snake replied.

"Because you're in a bad place right now commander. It doesn't take a special man to see what's happening on your streets. You have everyone out to get you here in the middle east and all you do back is force more innocents in an early grave. You're going dictator and regardless of how many people you kill there isn't enough of you. So let's talk about the situation I'm in. Before I make you a deal."

Now he had my attention. I sat back and offered him the floor as he said with a firm grip.

"I admit I sent armed men into your borders. I admit I never said a word. But up till recently I knew for a fact my men who I sent in could handle the contract they were on. But for some reason they are all ether dead or hiding. So two things can be said here. Number one, you wouldn't have known a thing about me if things had gone according to plan. Number two something happened. Something could be that your men killed mine. Which is understandable considering this is your land and we are uninvited guests. Or two, something else happened here. I want to figure out which it is. So answer me this. Did you kill my men? Cause I'm being honest with you about my activities now. So the least you can do is not fuck me."

Keeping my tone controlled I replied.

"I'm not a lair. I won't bullshit you Ying. But your men died on their own. The rebellion had no part in their deaths."

"So how did you come across them?" He then asked as I explained clearly to the snake.

"Very recently we've been trying to locate an old friend of mine who went rogue about a week or so back. I had a man tailing him and on the way he found the bodies of your men. All dead mind you and with more then enough gear to support a proper fight. Between blown up trucks to a more blown up airfield; we were bound to run across the bodies. The question I have is why are they there? What was in Iraq that was so important? And be honest...how much?"

The snake now had his eyes on me as if he was examining me. I kept strong and a straight face on as he soon replied.

"The men were after a contract. One of many my company is currently after."

"What was the contract?" I asked again as he took a moment to breathe. After which he replied.

"Zeta Diskov. Female wolf. Russian. She's wanted for her involvement in a gas bombing overseas. She was the head engineer and chemist that made the bomb used to kill over three thousand people about a year ago. It was a recent bombing mind you commander and China wanted answers and the people responsible. She has a sister too by the name of Pepper Diskov. Both have contracts. But up till a few days ago Zeta's was cashed in and my men had her in custody. I lost contact with them not long after the money was transferred."

With my eyes widened up in shock I did my best to remain calm so not to show concern. But the only thing on my mind now was why was Raptor helping her? Clearly something else is going on and knowing that man personally I didn't want to think he just turned his back for some money. So curious enough I asked Hai.

"How much are they worth?"

"Zeta was cashed in for seven million. Her sister is the same price but we have no idea where she is right now. Which begs me to ask you this commander. But do you know what happened to my men? The men who were in charge of escorting Zeta?"

Sitting up I replied.

"I had no clue there was even a deal going on sir. As far as I know they could be anywhere."

"Do you know anything about the wolf? She was in Iraq a few days ago before you took control of the city here. Then she moved and from what I understand she was apprehended and cashed in here in Afghanistan. You have eyes. Do you know anything that can help me? Cause I'll be honest with you. One of the men I had in charge was my nephew. I haven't heard anything from him since he had the wolf in custody on his way back. Anything you know can and will help me figure out if he's alive."

I knew a lot of information thanks to Mason and Raptor himself, but I needed to ask him this; cause right now I needed all the help I could get.

"What do I get in return for the information?"

I saw his eyes change as he grew emotional a little to reply.

"You help me figure out where my grandson is and I'll offer your army my support. We can talk about the details later but right now I need to find him."

"What about the wolf? You want her still?"

Shaking his head Ying replied.

"My family is all that matters commander. Zeta could be dead for all I know. So fuck her for right now till I figure this out. So again I beg you. Tell me what you know. You will not regret it. I am a good friend to have in a war zone."

There was a lot of things that led me to this moment. Part of me up till now would have never questioned my loyalty to the rebellion. But right now I came to the understanding that Raptor was not going to be around to help me through this. He wasn't going to guide anyone anymore. He ran and according to him he had no intention of coming back. At least not yet. Not to mention I had a good feeling Raptor left for that wolf Zeta. I never would have guessed she was a war criminal and a genocidal monster, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised. Of course I had no idea why he was helping her, but thinking this over, I knew Raptor had to be the one screwing this guy over. That woman Zeta is with him. She has to be. If she wasn't he would have told me back on the phone days ago when we last spoke. But he didn't, which means she is with him. And whatever deal that was made to capture her had clearly turned heel thanks to him. But god damn it why was he doing all this for her?" I asked myself as Ying waited for an answer.

Letting out a sigh as I shut my eyes. I gave this once last thought. What if Raptor was just trying to make money and run? I really don't want to think he's that cold, but ever since the night he freaked out at the bar back in Iraq and drove himself into a shootout with some G.U.N hideaways; I had every reason to believe he absolutely could be in the end. He was insane and I knew that for a fact. And if he abandoned everything for money, then I feel no guilt selling him out. He might not even come back so fuck him. What mattered most was winning this war and saving our home. None of this would have happened if he would have just reminded himself of his duties and decided not to go off on his own personal war.

With my eyes opening back up to look back at Ying. I replied directly and in all honesty calmly and confidently.

"I know the wolf was here recently. That old friend I mentioned? That was Raptor Voltz. He was the commander to this army I now run. He grouped up with the girl back in Iraq right after the sandstorm we had hit. Together they made it to the airfield and flew off to Pakistan for a bit. Then after they were done there they came to Afghanistan and to here. Now I don't know what they did exactly or what was said or done while they were here. All I know is by the time I got here both him and the girl were gone. And you said Zeta was cashed in right?" I asked him as he nodded his head in awe of the information being given to him.

Keeping calm I went on to state.

"I have reason to believe she might be with him right now. Cause last time I talked to him he refused to answer when I asked if she was with him. Cause up till now I had no idea who she was or what was going on. Raptor kept us in the dark and I know the man personally. He left his duties for this girl. Why? I don't know. But if she's with him right now then that means he's probably the one who cashed her in. He's smart enough to set up a double cross and giving it some thought he might have had help. Men who attacked yours. Chances are he set you up. He knew Zeta was worth some money and saw an easy way to sneak away with a few million dollars. Cashes her in, sets up an ambushed knowing no one can save them in a war zone. Much like you said yourself, a place your not even suppose to be near. And in the end he gets her back and leaves the country with your money; and your contract on Zeta gets cleared. No one knows what happened cause Raptor had them all killed probably, and he has enough money to lay low till you turn your head. It would make sense and to be honest I want nothing more then to see him suffer since he turned his back on this country and the promises he made to it."

Ying stared at me in utter confusion, but clearly he was thinking it all over. I kept myself down and silent as he soon said to himself.

"Raptor Voltz? He has a contract out on his head too right Jin?"

Looking over to one of his men, I listened as he replied to the snake.

"Yes. I believe it's a CPC too."

"But if he isn't part of the rebellion military anymore then that means he has nothing holding him back from us. Am I correct?" He asked as his head slowly turned back to me. Matching his eyes I listened as his man Jin replied.

"You'd be correct. But we would need proof to get the commission to open it up. Just cause he's not with them anymore won't be enough. We know that."

With Ying staring right at me he wondered.

"You have cameras on site? Can we look at them?"

Nodding my head I replied while getting up.

"Be my honor. But real quick. How much is he worth?"

Looking over to Jin the hedgehog replied.

"Thirty million dead. Fifty alive."

Widening my eyes I went still as Ying came to my side to state.

"You have a contract as well commander. Not nearly as much as Voltz, but at the rate this is going for you it might match or even exceed his in time. But thanks to your position no one can touch you. It's only when you lose your creditability that your contract will open for PMC's to bet on. So have no fear...you're safe. But Raptor on the other hand needs to be exposed. If there is footage of him helping this girl then I can possibility get even more solid proof he's interfering in private military operations. If he went mercenary then he's held accountable for any problems he may cause. Which makes him a contract of his own. Or in this case it would allow me to do something more then just speculate."

Understanding what he said, I nodded my head and replied while pointing towards the exit.

"Then let's go get you some evidence. After we got something, we can talk about what your company can offer me."

Ying seemed to follow without any response to that. I'm sure he knew he was in a good spot, but if I have evidence I can use him to my advantage. Cause what I needed more then anything was soldiers. Paid guns or not it didn't matter who helped. But so long as I could continue to run these cities without many more problems. So with the pace a lax one; I guided Ying to the security room we had tucked in the far east of the building. I quickly took control of the room and without a need to question it further I began to search through the footage.

Fuck Raptor. Even if he ran he won't live his life in peace. He doesn't deserve anything more then a bullet.

Zeta's POV.

Leaning gently to my right side, I locked my eyes back on Raptor as I had him on the floor. My tongue could taste his drink and with each moment I was getting a little more excited. With my hands wrapped around his head, I asked with a quiet voice to his face.

"Can we try now?"

Raptor was just as drunk as me. I could see it in those eyes he had. He was also happy. Too happy. So god was I hoping for a good answer. With his hands on my sides he replied.

"Why?"

Keeping his head in place I said back with a bit of grace.

"Cause last time we had Blitz there. Now we have no one but ourselves. My sister is passed out and Cody went to bed. I doubt Blitz is around, so why not now? We can do whatever we want. And...and I really want to do this."

With his voice soft he replied.

"I know you do. But I don't have any condoms."

Giving him this confused glare I stated back.

"You don't need to use one. Just fuck me already damn it."

We stared at each other and in maybe two seconds we started to laugh gently into each others faces. Once our laughs slowed down, I widened my eyes when he asked.

"Don't you care if you get knocked up?"

Letting my grip on his head up, I now looked at him calmly to reply.

"Your not that lucky. And I'm a betting woman. You'll shoot blanks and that's a promise. No matter...?"

Raptor had this overwhelmed look on his face as I leaned back in to whisper.

"No matter how fertile I am right now."

Placing my tongue back in his mouth; we kissed for a good minute. Using what little power he had, Raptor pushed me up an inch off his mouth to reply.

"I think I've been pretty fucking lucky as of late. You...you...?"

"You what?" I asked him with a smile.

Just releasing this long breathe Raptor replied.

"You absolutely wonderful person you."

Just giggling under my own now, I grew more excited as his hands began to lower to my hips. Once wrapped around the back towards my tail he asked.

"You really wana test my luck that bad though? Thought I was boring last time?"

Keeping my smile on I replied with confidence.

"That's cause you were. I'm much younger then you old man. I'd like to be put to my limits. Not fail to orgasm before you fall asleep."

Now he laughed and with that I began to back myself up. His eyes still on me as I soon found myself sitting right on his crotch. With my hands slowly grabbing his belt, I kept locked on his eyes as I asked slowly and carefully.

"So consider this a second chance. Unless your not ready yet. Are you not ready yet daddy?"

He gave no restraint as I got his belt off and his top button undone. And as I went to yank them down a little he replied.

"I don't think you know what your saying. I think your talking out of your ass and your just trying to wind me up so I'll prove you wrong."

"Is it not working?" I questioned to him as I soon found what I wanted only inches away from my face. Raptor just remained down and smiling he replied.

"No it is. But I'm serious Zeta."

Sitting up to face me I got spooked as he got in my fave to grab me by the neck with his right hand. Choking me a little he whispered.

"We do this and I might pound you through this floor. Who do you think is under us? You want it that bad to chance getting caught by your sister?"

Sticking out my tongue partially to nibble it down with my teeth; I smiled wide and nodded my head. Then with a happy voice I replied.

"It's more fun if there is a risk. And yes I do. So please daddy."

Looking back into his eyes I finished begging.

"Fuck me...like a good girl."

His grip loosened and very softly he pushed me back and laid back down. Waiting for a response I watched as he got comfortable to soon replied.

"Since you asked so nice. You want it that bad? Then get to work. Like a good girl would. No time limits, so take your time to impress me. Gives me time to figure out how to work you to the bone. And I'll say it now since you just said you liked there to be risks involved. You don't impress and you don't get the knot."

Widening my eyes I questioned.

"Really?"

He nodded once as I smiled and looked back down towards his dick. With there no doubt in my mind I replied.

"You better grab onto something then. Cause I know for a fact I can work this little guy better then any other woman you've been with. Alicia? Julie? They don't know the first thing about giving head. And when I'm done you'll be wondering why they never treated you this nice."

Raptor's face shifted after that. He gave me this stunned look. I think he was surprised I even mentioned them two. Even in something like this. But again I was surprised I remembered the names. But with his tone changing, Raptor went limp almost. He just smiled and waited as I knew I had him. And with my body in place, I got this show on the road.

mT Shadow.