Melody Jones, Part 3: Redemption

by cw2k

While mourning the death of Cassie Cage, Melody is scheduled to give her testimony on the events involving the Syphon Filter virus, and other terrorist incidents, including her assignments with Sheva in the past. Melody must now clear her name in front of the Secretary of State. Will she finally succeed, or face the consequences?

11. Convoy

Melody Jones, Pt. 3: Redemption

Convoy

Kabul, Afghanistan

July 4th 2008

Melody's Testimony

Melody: I met Benton in 2007. I had recently graduated from high school and joined the USMC. A few short months later, I became a scout sniper.

Hatton: What weapon did you use?

Melody: If my memory serves, a PSG-1.

Hatton: But that is not a USMC weapon.

Melody: True, but I had my M110 SASS. The PSG-1 was given to me by Benton.

Hatton: Benton claimed to be CIA...

Melody: Yes. The CIA was planning an arms shipment over the border. Covert aid to the rebels. I was tagged to protect the convoy. Two clicks past the border we came under heavy fire.

Hatton: The Soviet forces?

Melody: No, the Afghans. Benton told me they were a splinter group trying to keep us from entering Kabul. The entire attack wiped out my squad. We cobbled together a single working truck. Benton was driving, Ellis was an demolitions expert, and I was on point. I was determined to make it to Kabul.

"Recon indicates heavy minefield saturation," said Ellis.

"Ok," said Melody. "You stay with the truck and keep the roadway clear. I'll take point and provide cover when needed."

"The truck sustained minor damage and the engine is overheating," Benton added. "Let's try to get to Kabul at a good clip."

Melody was armed with a M110 SASS with a suppressor equipped and a Heckler & Koch PSG-1 with a 20-round magazine for backup. Heavy sniper fire was coming from the mountains, and Melody took cover beside the truck and picked them off quickly. Occasionally, Ellis was clearing the minefield carefully while Melody covered him. Eventually, they made it to Kabul.

Melody: When we reached the city, I asked Benton and Ellis to stay with the truck, so I could scout our route.

Hatton: Where you met Sheva Alomar for the first time.

Melody: She was about to be ambushed by the Soviet Patrol. I saved her life. In return, she created a distraction, so we could get to the city. On our way to the rendezvous point, I spotted more trouble.

"We got a armored tank coming at us. Stay with the truck and I'll let you know when it's clear," Melody said.

"Copy that."

Melody proceeded, finding a T-64 armored tank simply called the Beast.

"Benton, you and Ellis get ready to get the truck out of here if I can't stop the T-64."

"What are you planning?"

"No idea, but I'll think of something."

Melody dodged the T-64's main gun shots and found some RPGs. She shot several at any opportunity until she successfully destroyed it.

"Clear!"