Chapter 4
As John awoke, he felt sick to his stomach. Remembering the task Charley gave him, he felt even sicker. He vomited all over the ground next to Charley.
"Are you alright John? What's wrong."
"Nothing Charley, I just remembered something that was very. . .traumatic.
"Well, will you be able to kill him?
"Why do I have to? He seems to be fine! Didn't you hear him?"
"That's happened before, and it didn't end well."
"What happened last time?"
"Let's just say that Corporal Ryan didn't get transferred to another platoon."
"That's horrible! You just killed him in cold blood?"
"Trust me; he would have hated me more if I didn't. I did it for the good of the entire platoon."
"How long did it take for him to… change?"
"Roughly took around 6 hours, give or take. I take it that scout has been running for about 2 hours. We need him eliminated within 4 hours."
"But John, you are telling me to kill a fellow Ranger! I can't do that!"
"I tried to ask you. But now, as your captain, I command you to kill him. If you don't, then that will be treason against a commanding officer. Do I have to force you, or ask you?"
"But Capt-"
"I GAVE YOU ORDERS! I EXPECT YOU TO FULFILL THEM!"
"Yes, Captain."
"Now that that is settled, let's go eat."
"I think I lost my appetite. . ."
"Well save it for another meal, we don't have enough to waste them."
"Yes, Captain."