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Rotor wash kicked up sand around the helicopter as the Black Hawk moved into position over the insertion point. Hovering over an open courtyard in a remote part of the city, Mwu looked over at Dearka and Nicol, the two closest to the now open doors.
"Ropes!" the Squad leader shouted into his throat mic. In perfect unison, the two Operators tossed the thick braided rope out of the helicopter and onto the ground. Instinctively, the Squad began their descent down the two ropes one by one, taking turns sliding down the line.
Kira grasped the nylon line and leaned his body outside the helicopter. Quickly, he pinched the rope between his boots and began his descent. Within a matter of seconds, the Squad was on the ground securing the area, taking a kneeling position forming 360 degree perimeter. As quickly as it flew in, the Black Hawk was off flying into the distance.
Mwu looked over his shoulder, locking eyes with his communications expert, Nicol. Without a word, Nicol nodded back and quickly went to work informing headquarters with a status update.
Whispering into the throat mic, Mwu looked over at his Squad and took charge. " 30 minutes Boys, Zala… You take point." Nodding in response, Athrun advanced ahead of the Squad, moving North-Northwest towards the target building. In Unison, the team formed up into a staggered column. Flipping on their night vision goggles that were mounted on their helmets, the team moved out into the night
It was only 7PM, but the streets were dark and devoid of any life. The streets were dimly lit and most of the lights on the surrounding buildings were off. Kira staggered himself in the tactical column, following behind Nicol and ahead of Dearka. Quickly, but cautiously, the Squad weaved through the alleyways and narrow roads towards the hotel.
Kira's eyes were constantly scanning his sector of fire, searching for anyone who might pose a threat. He gripped his M4 tight to his shoulder, his weapon traveling with his eyes.
Ahead of the formation, Athrun brought his fist in the air, halting the Squad.
"I have eyes on two Tangos with AK47s , Twelve o'clock, 100 meters ahead." Kira took a knee, keeping a low silhouette as Athrun's voice filled his earpiece.
"Let's move up another 50 meters and investigate, if we can get around them, we'll sneak past. If not, take them down." The Commander's calm voice replied. The Squad continued their advance, cautiously trying to avoid the enemy's attention. Athrun managed to find a side street avoiding the armed combatants and quickly moved through it, the Squad close behind him.
Moving through the path, the Squad avoided being discovered prematurely into the mission. A few minutes after, the group of Operators weaved through various streets and alleyways. They encountered a few more armed insurgents along the way, but each time they moved around them, maintaining their hidden presence. Approaching an opening an alley way, Mwu brought his fist up, halting the Squad.
While the rest of the Operators took a knee, Mwu crept up further and peered around the corner. Taking a knee, he pulled a map out of his ankle pocket. Consulting his charts, Mwu surveyed the area. Satisfied with his observation, he packed up the map and pocketed it. Looking over his shoulder, he brought his hand up in the air flat, palm facing outward, and waved the Squad up to him.
"If my navigation skills aren't as rusty as I think they are, this should be Astray Rd. …" Mwu moved up to Athrun's position and pointed at a three story building. "…That should be our objective."
Picking up his sniper rifle and peering down the scope, Athrun confirmed the Commander's remark. "I have eyes on one… two… three… four…five Tangos. Two by the front door, two on the roof, and one sitting inside a truck across the street."
Patting his scout on the back, Mwu looked back at the Squad. "It took us fifteen minutes to get here, which means we have 15 minutes to secure the principle and pop smoke." The Commander brought his hand up, giving a thumbs up to the Squad since they couldn't see his smirk. "…That's plenty of time."
The Squad rallied up near the Commander while he formulated a hasty, but effective plan at taking the building. "Alright, we're splitting up into three teams once we're inside. Zala and Amalfi will clear out the first floor while Joule and Elsman clear the second…" Looking over at Kira, Mwu nodded. "…that leaves me and the kid on the third." Giving a thumbs up, the Squad rounded the corner and advanced towards the building.
Still 200m from the objective, the Squad crept through the shadows, masking their approach. Mwu placed a fist in the air, halting the Squad. "Alright, everyone Suppressors out… it's show time. Zala, take out the two on the roof. Joule the one in the truck is yours. Kid, I'll let you take the two by the front door… Fire on my mark."
Kira dropped to a knee and unthreaded the flash-hider on his M4. Digging into his tactical vest, he quickly took out the suppressor and threaded it onto the barrel of the weapon. Shouldering the weapon, Kira thumbed the safety to 'Fire' and peered through his ACOG sight. He slowed his breathing and propped his elbow on his knee, giving him a stable shooting platform. Even though the targets were roughly 50 meters away, this was the first time he would fire his weapon in aggression. It was also the first time he'd have to take a life.
"On my mark…" The Commander whispered into his throat mike. Kira spotted his two targets and placed them into his sights. His heart beat became sporadic and his breaths grew heavier as he waited for Mwu's command. "…Drop em!"
Kira squeezed the trigger, feeling the first bullet leave the barrel, the recoil traveling through his shoulder. The bullet connected with the first target center mass in the chest. His knees quickly gave way and he crumpled down onto the ground. Without wasting time, Kira placed the second target into his sights before he realized what had happened. He squeezed the trigger again sending another round downrange. The second target quickly fell over, the round connecting with his face. The only sound he could hear was the sounds of his own heartbeat and the metallic clinks of the brass hitting the ground.
Looking through his sights in case Kira choked, Mwu watched the two targets crumple onto the ground. Placing his weapon on safe, he crept up behind the young Operator. "Good hit kid, you nailed them" The Commander lightly said as he patted him on the Back. Kira however didn't respond, nor did he move. His rifle was still leveled with the target and his eye was still peering down the scope. "Kid? Yamato… Kira!" Mwu whispered loudly as he shook him from his trance.
"Huh?" Kira seemed dazed but looked at the Commander.
"Good job kid, now lets move." Mwu replied as he passed the young Operator. Kira stood up and looked over at the Squad. Athrun and Yzak both dropped their targets effectively. Yzak grinned at the new addition and scoffed before walking off.
Athrun walked up to Kira and placed a hand on his shoulder before following behind Yzak. "Don't worry, you get used to it." Moving passed the nostalgic Operator, Athrun took up point in front the Squad. Realizing he was in danger of being left behind, Kira quickly stood up and fell into position behind the team.
Approaching the target building, the Squad trained their weapons on anywhere a person could spring out of. Kira retained his sector of fire and scanned the windows of the building. It didn't take long before they reached the front door of the abandoned hotel and they could see it was abandoned for a reason.
The three story structure was bombed out and in danger of collapse. The sand colored bricks that made up the hotel were filled with holes and cracks. Some windows were shattered and it didn't look like there was power running through the building.
Reaching the entrance first, Yzak looked over at the two bodies by the door. He approached the two recipients of Kira's handiwork and kicked the weapons away from them. The Squad caught up and stacked up along the side of the door, in a single file. Knowing every second counted, Mwu wasted no time and quickly instructed the Squad. "Since it's a hotel, the stairs should be somewhere near the entrance. Secure Ms. Clyne, then rally on the roof for extract… Joule, we'll move on your go."
Yzak, who was first in line, nodded and tapped Dearka on the side of the leg, letting him know he was ready. Dearka sent the tap down the line to Athrun, who in turn tapped Nicol. The chain continued down the line until it reached Kira. Being the number six man in the stack, it was his job to be the door kicker.
Moving up to the front of the file, Kira placed himself in front of the door. Leaning back to gain momentum, Kira brought his foot up. With all the strength he could muster, He kicked the door where the lock sat, bursting it wide open. Quickly moving passed him, the Squad rushed the entrance and began their assault. One by one, they entered the hotel. While Kira waited to fall back into position in the file, he thought about his Squad Leader's earlier words 'Once we breach the complex, we need to clear it out and locate our principle within 5 mikes or we're condemning Ms. Clyne to her death'. Shaking the thought out of his head as Mwu passed him, Kira brought his rifle and and followed the squad in.
A/N - If its one thing I'm big on when it comes to stories, its character development. That's something I felt I didn't do so well so far in this story. Luckily I have a few ideas for the next chapter and hopefully I can build on that concept on this story and any stories in the future.