Love Struck

by mT Shadow

Love and war. Two complacated things. What happens to that feeling in your heart when you lose everything bit by bit? Do you quit? Or do you fight for the hope that the pain will one day stop and you can be free? Sometimes love can end that pain. It all depends on what type of a man you are. Do you keep fighting or do you give up and lose everything you once loved? Shadamy.

3. Chapter 3

Love Struck

Chapter 3 - Love At First Sight

Shadow's POV

"Thirty seconds till drop!" I heard the pilot shout.

Me and Dark quickly nodded at each other and grabbed our weapons and duffels we kept next to our legs. After we were set, Dark and I then stood up and approached the back of the plane.

"Opening hatch!" The pilot shouted.

The back of the plane came down slowly and as we waited for it to drop I tapped Dark's shoulder. He quickly looked at me.

"Masks on! We don't want you suffocating when we jump!" I stated through all the noise.

Dark began to chuckle and we both then put on our oxygen masks.

The back of the plane was completely down now and Dark hesitated as I approached the edge.

I quickly turned back and took him by the arm.

"Come on!" I shouted.

"You know I hate this!" Shouted back Dark.

Dark has always been scared of heights ever since we were born on ARK and whenever he looked out one of the windows he completely lost it.

'I have an idea!" I shouted while going behind him.

"What are you doing?!" Asked Dark.

"Consider this a bonding experience!" I stated while looking for his back strap.

I quickly located Dark's hook on strap on his back and without hesitation I clipped my front strap to his back strap and when Dark heard the click he instantly turned to look at me.

"You better fucking not!" Yelled Dark in fear.

"Hahaha! I love you!" I replied while grabbing his shoulders.

I began to force us towards the edge and when I started to move Dark was forced into a run.

"I fucking hate you!" Screamed Dark as we approached the edge.

I quickly then grabbed his waist and jumped, sending both of us out of the plane.

"AGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Screamed Dark.

I smiled and tried not to laugh my ass off.

Since Dark was fighting his fear I had to find our designated landing zone. I quickly saw someone in a clearing pop a flare for us. That must be our guy.

"AGHHHH!"

Dark kept screaming as we near the ground and as soon as we approached a certain altitude I unclipped myself from his back and flew over to his right.

Dark opened his eyes after twenty seconds of hell for him and looked on his back for me. Once he saw I wasn't there he looked over and found me trying not to laugh.

"When we land!" Shouted Dark.

"Ha! Open your chute, unless you want to be street pizza!" I stated.

Dark listened and we both pulled on our cable releasing our parachutes.

We hovered for a good ten second until we finally reached the soft sand on the outside of Afghanistan. Our contact was waiting for us.

Dark and me quickly threw off the diving gear and we looked at each other. Dark immediately approached me.

"Give me one good reason not to kill you!?" Shouted Dark.

"You had to learn to get past that fear somehow." I replied.

"Yeah well the next time I need you to encourage me I'll just shoot myself first." Stated Dark.

I smiled and looked at our contact.

I then offered my hand.

He took it kindly and we shook.

"You must be G.U.N." Said the man.

"And you must be the Anti-Rebellion." I stated.

The man nodded and started to guide us to a truck he had set near the edge of town.

"All of the rebellion forces are at the capital building waiting for the speech to be given. In about five minutes you will have your chance at who it is you are here to get. I will drive you into the city and take you into the underground parking garage in the building. From there you two will be on your own to get to the roof." Stated the man while getting in the drivers seat.

"Alright." I replied while helping Dark in the back.

Dark jumped up and found his seat at the back of the truck. I sat across from him and it was clear he was still a little PO about me doing that."

"You know it was fun." I said.

Dark looked up at me.

"Sure." Replied Dark.

"Oh, stop being a baby. It's our last mission I wanted it to be remembered". I stated.

"You know what Shadow why don't you just shut the fuck up and focus on the mission!" Shouted Dark.

I quickly widened my eyes and started to mind my own business.

In my head I said.

"Someone's having his time of the month."

We waited in silence until our driver finally came to a stop.

"Get out!" Ordered the man.

Me and Dark listened and jumped out of the back. The man approached us and looked us in the eyes.

"If you do this you will die." Stated the man.

"I don't die so good." I replied.

"We both don't die so good and we have an escape plan." Stated Dark.

The man nodded his head and shook our hands one last time.

"Good luck then." Said the man before turning around to leave.

After he was gone with the truck me and Dark approached the stairs.

"You watch too much Scarface." Stated Dark.

"It's a good movie." I admitted.

Dark didn't disagree.

We quickly made our way up thirty flights of god damn stairs and when we finally made it to the top we were dying.

"I'm not running down these fucking stairs when we have to book it out of here." Stated Dark.

"I agree. Set up the rappel ropes instead and I'll get the shot ready." I ordered.

Dark nodded his head went to the back of the roof, while I went to set up our position.

As soon as I made it to the edge of the building I was overwhelmed by all the forces. This leader we're here to kill must be the real deal. I thought to myself.

Dark was done with the ropes and approached me.

"Wow." Said Dark while looking over the edge.

"I know right? This must be big." I stated.

"Lets just get this done and over with. I want to go home." Replied Dark.

I nodded and we opened our duffels. We both pulled out our weapons and set up accordingly.

While Dark readied his binoculars; I readied my sniper rifle on its bipod. I quickly adjusted my sight according to the distance counter so that I would have a clear view of the podium. Dark angled the binoculars and ready his note pad.

Once we were set Dark gave me the basics.

"Alright Shadow. Wind is going ten miles an hour to the west and current distance to target will be about three miles out."

I nodded and aimed my sight a little to the right and moved up the scope until about my third mil dot was aligned with the podium.

We then waited for the target.

"Where is she?" Asked Dark.

"Calm down she'll be here." I replied.

"The contact said five minutes. It's been ten." Stated Dark.

"Relax. We've been out here for days waiting for targets and all of the sudden your impatient after ten minutes." I said.

"You need to shut up Shadow." Replied Dark in anger.

"What's your problem!" I shouted.

"My problem is that this is our last mission and your fucking screwing around!" Replied Dark.

"Screwing around! Who the fuck is screwing around!?" I shouted in response.

"You! You fucking asshole! I swear if your life or someone's life depended on it you would be unable to take any type of mission seriously!" Shouted Dark.

"Fuck you!" I yelled.

"Fuck you too!" Replied Dark.

We both immediately looked back at the capital to find security manning there posts on the balcony.

I quickly looked down my sight and waited for the target.

I waited and waited second after second until she finally appeared in front of me. Through my sight I saw this beautiful pink hedgehog wearing the most elegant brown dress I have ever seen in all my life. My jaw dropped and I lowered my sight.

"HQ this is viper 2-7." Said Dark on the comms.

"HQ what's the call 2-7." Replied HQ

"Target has been spotted. We're ready to engage." Replied Dark.

"Copy that viper 2-7 you're cleared hot." Replied HQ.

"Alright Shadow this is it. Target is almost ready."

I continued to watch her beauty as she approached the stand. Just by the looks of this girl there's no way in hell she can be the leader of the rebellion. She's a nervous wreck. Something's fishy here. I thought to myself.

"Afghanistan. What is that one place to all of us?" She started.

"Alright Shadow target is in position. Fire when ready." Stated Dark.

I hesitated after every word she said to her people. Her voice was of an angel and her pure beauty made me sweat in love.

"We will gain our freedom! We will live! We will give our children a place to call there home!" She shouted in pure enthusiasm.

I couldn't pull the trigger. I knew something was wrong here. She can't be the target we're looking for.

"Shadow! Do it now!" Shouted Dark.

I quickly aimed back in and aimed my sight on her. I let a tear roll down my cheek as Dark continued to yell.

"Kill her!"

I couldn't do it. And just when I thought it couldn't get any worse she looked up at me with her gorgeous emerald green eyes. I knew she saw me, but it was as if she expected this fate to occur. I let another tear roll down my face.

"Shadow!" Screamed Dark.

I wasn't going to hurt her. I quickly aimed to the left and pulled the trigger.

"BANG!"

My round went sailing towards her, but because of the wind I hit my target. My bullet turned left in the air and drilled her bodyguard in his side. He was sent down to the ground by the force of the 50. Caliber and everyone panicked. My love quickly left the balcony with what was left of the security. While Dark screamed at me.

"You fucking missed!"

"It was the wind! You must have done a wrong calculation!" I yelled back.

"No I didn't! You fucking missed!" Replied Dark.

"Screw you Dark! Get up now we have to go!" I yelled while standing up.

Dark agreed and we both left our gear on the roof. We quickly ran to the ropes Dark set up on the back of the building and clipped in. Once we were set we jumped off. We made our way down to the street and readied our secondary weapons.

"HQ this viper 2-7!" Shouted Dark.

"HQ here target has been neutralized." Replied HQ.

"No HQ target is still alive! We missed!" Shouted Dark.

"Say again 2-7? Did you say you missed?" Asked HQ.

"Roger HQ target got away!" Replied Dark.

HQ didn't respond.

"HQ we need evac now!" Ordered Dark.

"Roger viper 2-7. Make your way outside of the city, we have a chopper coming your way." Replied HQ.

"Roger that." Replied Dark.

"Let's go Shadow!" Shouted Dark.

I followed as he led us through backstreet after backstreet crowded full of civilians fleeing from the shot. They panicked as they saw us run through the streets. The quickly alerted all nearby troops.

"Go! Go! Go!" I yelled as we ran down the street.

We approached an intersection when a BTR cut us off.

"BTR! Run left Shadow!" Screamed Dark.

Troops started to chase us from behind and I quickly sprayed them down using my MP5.

"BANG!" I heard a sniper go off from above us and the round hit the floor next to me.

"Sniper!" I shouted.

"Quick in the ally!" Shouted Dark as we turned into it.

"HQ this viper 2-7! Where the hell is that chopper!?" Asked Dark.

"ETA five minutes viper 2-7." Replied HQ.

"Tell them to double time it!" Ordered Dark.

We ran through the ally with afghan forces on our tails.

Just as we were about to exit the ally another BTR cut us off at the end.

I looked around and found a door leading into the building next to us.

"Dark quick in here!" I shouted as I kicked down the door.

I took lead now as the afghan forces chased us into the building. We quickly ran to the other end of the building and busted down the front door leading back into the street. Dark pushed by me and retook the lead.

"This way!" Shouted Dark.

I ran behind him as the afghan forces neared us from our flank.

I used all I had left in my MP5 and sprayed down half of them. I then threw down my MP5 and they started to shoot at us.

"AGHHH!" I shouted as a round hit me in my side. Thank god I wore body armor.

Dark looked back to see me staggering behind him.

"Come on Shadow!" Ordered Dark.

I caught up with the forces still behind me and we turned at the next street right into hell.

Dark and I were right in front of a tank. The gunner aimed at us and Dark panicked to the store to our left. We both jumped through the window and started to head all the way to the back of the store with the gunner still shooting at us. When we made it to the exit we found that it was looked by a huge pad lock. Dark quickly pulled out his M9 and shot off the lock and kicked open the door. We then ran out into the ally and found our way back onto the street. Only this time the tank was smart. He cut us off. We grew scared as we tried to run back. The driver aimed the forward cannon at us and as we ran back down the ally way he opened fire completely destroying the wall next to us. Me and Dark were sent to the ground amongst the rubble. I thought we died, but Dark quickly pulled me back onto my feet.

"Let go!" Shouted Dark.

We ran down the ally towards more afghan force that this time Dark was able to kill using his MP7.

As soon as they were dead we made our way to the outskirts of the city to find a large barricade in front of us.

"Fuck!" Shouted Dark.

"This way!" I ordered while making a left of the barricade.

Dark followed me towards the building next to it and I kicked down the door. Dark took lead and we ran upstairs. We found a window leading to the backside of the barricade. Dark instantly jumped out the window with me behind him.

As soon as we hit ground floor we ran towards the LZ.

"HQ this is viper 2-7. Where the fuck is our chopper!?" Asked Dark.

"It will be there in one minute viper 2-7 hold your ground." Ordered HQ.

The only thing on the edge of the city to use as cover is the destroyed buildings.

Dark and me hid behind one and waited for the afghan troops to line into our sights.

They came by the dozens and me and Dark tried to kill them as fast as we could but it became overwhelming by the amount of lead that was being sent our way.

"Viper 2-7 this super 85 we're in your area ETA thirty seconds." Said the pilot.

"Thank god it's great to hear from you super 85!" Shouted Dark in joy.

"Nice to hear from you too. How's it look?" Asked the pilot.

"LZ is hot! I repeat the LZ is hot!" Shouted Dark.

"Copy. We'll come in guns blazing." Replied the pilot.

"You hear that Shadow?! The choppers almost here!" Shouted Dark.

"Great! I hope they…!"

"BANG!"

A sniper found us and his round went over our cover and hit me in the back.

I coughed up blood and fell face forward. As Dark widened his eyes.

"Shadow!" Shouted Dark.

"Viper 2-7 this super 85. We're here." Shouted the pilot.

"I got wounded!" Shouted Dark as he grabbed me by my armor and began to drag me towards the helicopter.

"BANG!"

Another round came and hit me again in the back.

"AGHHHHH!" I screamed in pain.

Dark let go of me as I began to bleed out onto the sand.

"BANG!"

The sniper shot again and hit Dark in the leg. He was sent to the ground and he was still able to move. Dark looked over at me and went for me again.

"BANG!"

Another round came in and hit me again in the back.

That time I didn't scream I just closed my eyes in the sand.

I opened them again to find Dark limping towards the helicopter.

He got in and took his seat.

"Super 85 this viper 2-7! Go!" Shouted Dark.

"Roger that viper 2-7 we're going." Replied the pilot as he shut the hatch.

I watched in shock as my brother abandoned me in the sand.

Super 85 took off with my so called "brother" on board. I can't believe he did that to me. He left me to die.

"I guess leave no man behind means nothing to him." I thought to myself.

I regained some control and tried to crawl away.

The afghan force closed in to find me hopeless in the sand.

I crawled as fast as I could. My M9 was my last hope. I rolled onto my back to find a platoon of afghan forces approaching me. I pulled out my M9 and attempted to lift it up.

"BANG!"

The sniper shot and his round came in and hit my pistol. My M9 flew out of my hand and now it was useless.

The men stopped in front of me and waited.

"This is unit 23. Target secured. What's the word?" Asked the afghan solider.

I heard his commander respond, but I couldn't make out what he said.

"Yes sir." Replied the solider.

The solider raised his boot and kicked me in the face. My head bounced off the sand and as I continued to bleed out the solider got on his knee next to me.

"Goodnight assassin." Said the solder as I shut my eyes.