Untitled Chapter 9

The sound of loud gunfire filled the air, so loud that it was deafening, followed by explosions. Both Baird and Sam were covered in a warm sticky substance.

They opened their eyes to see hundreds of Gears firing away. Some shouted angerly. In front, Col Hoffman, Bernie, Anya, and Delta Squad lead the Gears.

"Keep firing!" Hoffman shouted. "Don't let them escape!"

With each explosion, several more tickers were taken watched as the enemies became fewer and fewer."

The ground became more and more stained with the golden liquid.

After several long minutes of ear-shattering gunfire and explosions, everything went silent. Baird hoped the fight was over and not that he became deaf.

"Man am I glad to see you guys." Baird put a finger in his ear. "But I think I'm deaf now."

Dam slappedBaird across the back. "Man Baird you look like shit!" He sniffed and made a face. "and smell like it too."

Baird opened his mouth to say something, but Sam cut him off.

"Thanks. I was begining to think that we weren't going to make it."

Cole walked up and slapped him on the back. "Damn Damon! You had us all worried."

Baird just shrugged.

He wouldn't say it, but he was really glad taht he and Sam were still alive. He was glad for Cole too. Cole is his closest friend after all."

"Com on." Marcus turned around. "Let's head back."

Cole madea face and Baird smiled.

He had no idea what he would do without Cole.

The ride back to the base seemed to take forever. Baird's entire body hurt, he even hurt in places he didn't know could hurt. Leaning back, he closed his eyes and instanly fell asleep, lulled by the Raven's engin.

Across from him, Sam sat and watched him sleep. They had been on quite the adventure, leaving her feel so exhausted.

She had no idea when she had fallen asleep, but a short time later, Anya had been waking her up with a gentle shake.

"Hey Sam, we're here."

"Thanks Anya."

She yawned and streached, feeling several pops throughout her back and she groaned. Across the way, Baird watched her with curious eyes.

After this, was everything going back to the way it was? Would he be the scarcastick pain that he once was?

"Ready Sam?" He looked down at her.

"Oh yea."

Carefully they stepped off the Raven and made their way to see Doc Haymen. many of the Gears that got left behind surrounded them and begain to applod.

Both Baird and Sam felt a little self concous. As they walked, people welcomed them back and gave them pats on the back.

Sam smiled at baird. "Well, it's not muchof a home, but Welcome home."

Baird smiled too." "Yeah, welcoem home."

THE END

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