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ALEX POV

Ben was pulling me upright. But since I was struggling to stay upright anyway he gently put me back on the ground. Like some little kid! Everyone was looking at me. I felt sick and my head was throbbing but I would deal with that later. For now I had to focus on right now. And right now wasn't looking to great. What on Earth was I supposed to do. Smile, wave and say hi. I don't think so. I looked to Ben but he merely shrugged his head in reply. Great, looked like I was on my own. Fine, I liked it better that way anyway.

But even as I thought it I knew it was a lie. I could really use someone right now and you would never guess who stepped up to the par. Eagle.

"Oh jeez leave the kid alone. He is obviously is hurt so why don't you just go back to minding your own fucking beeswax and let him get on with his life. Go on. Now what were you saying serge?" Eagle said glaring at everyone and then turning back to face the Sergeant, some of the others following him.

I was immensely grateful. I really just needed to get back on my feet. Using Ben I climbed my way back on my feet and faced the Sergeant.

"Right you all know the drill, report to breakfast at 0630 hrs. Go to your bunks and get settled in. K-unit with me," the Sergeant bellowed at all of us. I was feeling sicker now and my headache was getting worse. I knew if I just lay down I'd feel better but it didn't look like I would be getting that luxury any time soon. The Sergeant gestured to us with his figure and when all the units had gone their respective ways we began to move forward until Snake said.

"Actually Sergeant with your permission, I would like to take Cub back to the bunk." Glancing at me with the Sergeant following his gaze continued, " he is looking a little off colour and I would like to do some checks on him. The rest ok K-unit can explain and it will give you a chance to talk with them in private. They can fill me in later if it is necessary. Sir I am only worried about Cub's health Sir," he finished.

I was surprised and grateful as it would be an excuse to lie die and get rid of my headache and sick feeling. I mumbled my thanks to Snake who nodded and looked expectantly at the Sergeant.

"Very well, Snake, Cub back to your bunk, the rest of you come with me to my office, we need to discus this..," his eyes slid over to me" little matter," he finished

"Yes sir."

Me and Snake stood for a moment watching the other go in the opposite direction to the Sergeants office. Wold, Ben and Eagle continued to look back at me.

Eventually me and Snake started the slow process of going back to our bunks. We were lucky, K-units bunks were only about 70 metres away. After 25 though, I was really tired of trying to keep up a reasonable pace with Snake in a futile attempt not to look weak.

However the further on we got the slower I got till I was walking at an incredibly slow pace with Snake repeditely asking if I needed help. I probably did would would never ask for it unless it was my last option- which, eventually it did.

Sighing in resignation I asked him to help.

"I can carry you if you want Cub, there is no shame in that when you're injured," Snake asked softly.

But I was stubborn, "Could you please just let me put my arm around you or something, I really don't need to be carried it isn't that bad, really," I insisted looking Snake directly in the eye and msutiering up as much of a glare as I could to show how "okay" I was.

"Fine, but if you fall down at any time I am carrying you," Snake sighed.

I just nodded and put my arm around his neck as we moved in a faster pace back to the bunks. We pushed open the door and stepped inside. I looked around, it looked much like the same as it had before I left. My bunk was pushed in a corner near the window and that's where we headed too.

Snake made me lie down while he checked over me. I wanted to ask Snake a question before I forgot.

"Snake, who was Fox's replacement?" I asked quietly.

"No-one, he has only been gone 3 and a half weeks and so we haven't had time to fill the spot yet," Snake said as my eyes closed involuntarily of their own accord.

" So what have you been doing since we last saw you Cub- I mean come on, you got shot for Christ's sake," Snake asked as he pulled Cub's shirt down as he had finished examining his wound.

When Cub didn't reply Snake got worried.

"Cub… Cub…are you there," he asked shaking Cub slightly as he did so. When he didn't respond Snake checked his vitals and came to the conclusion that he was simply deeply asleep as he must have been knackered.

Sighing he got up and walked to the door, leaving Cub to sleep in peace as he made his way over to the Sergeant office where the rest of K-unit still were.

(Meanwhile) BEN POV

I was walking along behind the Sergeant to his office, along with Eagle and Wolf. I kept shooting glances back at Alex, who was walking faster than what he was off the bus. I hoped it was a good sign. When we got so far away that I could no longer see Alex, I turned back to look at the sergeant and the rest of K-unit.

"What do we tell him," Eagle whispered to me and Wolf looking over at the Sergeant to make sure he wasn't listening.

"The truth, Cub's gonna be here for a while and I think the Sergeant needs to know what's going on," Wolf replied.

They walked up to a hut and stepped inside.

"Now gentleman, care to explain what the fuck is going on?" he asked.

"Well, to put it bluntly. Cub was shot. .heart." I said slowly for added emphasis. At this the Sergeant's eyes widened," and the people who shot him are still out for blood. When he was on the hospital two further assassination attempts were made. Therefore MI6 are dumping him here for protection till he's 18. They have easy access to him for missions and they are able to keep tabs on him here. Also, he has nowhere else to go. His guardian couldn't take it any more and went back to the states. We are all he has left. I will tutor him in school subjects while I can and he will continue on with SAS training at all others times, following mine and K-units schedule. However he is to be give 48 hours rest time and he will be slowly integrated into a full SAS schedule until he is back to normal."

"I see, and what does Cub know of this," the Sergeant asked.

"Nothing sir, though I say it is only a matter of time before he begins asking sir," Wolf said.

"Very well, return to your bunks, you know the drill in the morning, I don't want any of you to be late. Dismissed," the Sergeant said.

"Yes, sir," we all replied and then exited back to our bunks.

On the way we ran into Snake.

"How is he," I asked noticing Cub wasn't there with him.

"Out cold but I reckon he will be awake in around 10 minutes so we should probably be there when he is, I'd hate to think what that kid would do to himself if he went anywhere. Nodding we all went to follow him back to the bunk.

When we walked in Cub was sitting up and staring out at the window. Upon our arrival he turned to face us.

"Right. I want some answers," he said gazing sternly at all of us.

Oh boy.

I am not sure bout this chapter. Seems a bit dull. Tell me what you think. Thanks

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