Love Struck

Chapter 53 - Trading Sides

Ghost's POV

I quickly left Shadow's room and made my way to doctor Miles who waited in his office.

As soon as I walked in he stood up.

"Ghost?" He said as he waited for my answer.

"I'm going." I assured him.

Miles looked at me and we both knew the risk I was taking, not only for me, but also for Dove and our baby.

"Are you sure?" He asked.

"I need to save Shadow." I replied.

Miles nodded and approached the door behind me.

"Come." He said as he left.

I followed close and my friends came up behind me along with Dove.

We quickly approached Logan's office and knocked on the door.

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

In about ten seconds Logan opened the door to find this large group of people at his feet.

"I see." He said as he let all of us in.

As soon as everyone was seated we waited for Logan to get behind his desk.

Logan looked at me and I knew he was worried. He gently retook his seat and looked at Miles.

"What's it going to be Miles?" He asked.

Miles looked at me and replied.

"He wants to go."

Logan then looked back at me.

"Are you sure you want to do this?" Asked Logan.

I nodded.

"I won't abandon him." I stated in sadness.

Logan nodded then continued.

"I heard about what happened to Shadow. I'm sorry." He stated.

I nodded.

"It's ok. We had no idea of knowing what kind of danger he was in talking to Carl." Stated Miles for me.

I didn't want to talk about Shadow's condition.

Logan ignored Miles response and continued to talk to me.

"Miles also informed me about the medicine Shadow will need and to be honest Ghost it's nearly impossible for you to get your hands on." He stated.

As soon as he said that Amy jumped up.

"That doesn't mean we can't try!" She yelled.

Jake slowly got her to sit again as Logan redeemed himself.

"I'm not saying we are, but I don't want to lose two lives instead of one."

Amy grew furious.

"Shadow has risk his life to save this cause and the second he is down you decide it's impossible to help him!?" She asked.

Logan got a little heated after that outburst and replied.

"I'm not saying it's impossible!" He screamed.

Amy immediately sat down as Logan continued.

"I'm saying I don't want Ghost to die! I don't want anyone to die! I just want to make the right call! Understand Amy I can not thank him enough for all he has done, and if we had any other choice I would take it to save him, but under the conditions of what has to be done in order to save him all I am saying is that this is dangerous!" Logan stopped and took a deep breath as Amy and Dove stared at him frightened by his sudden response.

Logan slowly relaxed then looked at me.

"What if you were to die?" He asked.

Dove immediately shouted.

"Don't say that!"

Logan held his anger and asked again.

"What if you were to die!?"

I stared at him as everyone waited.

I slowly leaned forward and replied.

"If I were to die doing this then I will die knowing I tried to saver my brother, and I will die knowing my love will never forget what I have done to make it this far."

"What about the baby?" He asked.

I stared at him and replied.

"I know the risks."

Logan then shouted.

"WHAT ABOUT THE BABY!?"

Everyone went silent as I stood up and got in his face.

"If I were to die I will die knowing that Dove will be able to handle that situation! I won't let that happen under any circumstances, but if it were to happen then I trust that she would make the right decision and raise my son or daughter up right!" I stopped as Logan finally got his response from me.

"So your willing to risk it?" He asked.

I was mad and replied.

"You bet your ass I am."

Logan nodded his head slowly as I waited.

"Alright then. Follow me." He ordered as he got up.

Everyone quickly got up as we followed Logan to the armory.

"Stay." He ordered everyone else but me, Jake, and Miles.

They listened as we entered alone.

Logan quickly took us to a locker on the far end of the room and took out a small key for the padlock.

"There is only one way I know that I can get you in their base Ghost." He stated as he took off the lock.

The lock hit the floor as Logan opened it.

"Your going to need to change sides." He stated as he moved aside.

My eyes widened as I examined the uniform.

"What is it?" I asked.

Logan slowly took it out and replied.

"It's one of the men's you killed at the train depot."

Logan handed me the black armor and I slowly checked to see if it would fit.

"It fit perfectly."

"Who's?" I asked.

"I believe the tags are there." Stated Logan.

I slowly pulled out the dog tags and it read.

"Corporal Cole Miller. Viper 2-7. Demolitions."

My ears perked as I remembered who this was.

Cole is the man from Shadow's old squad. I stabbed him in the back before Shadow slit his throat.

"You ok?" Asked Miles.

"Yeah." I replied.

Logan then continued.

"G.U.N has reported this man KIA. We just can't have you walk in and say I'm back!" Stated Logan.

"Then what do you have in mind?" I asked as I took his body armor.

Logan smiled and replied.

"How good are you at acting?"

I stared at him in confusion.

"Only one way to make them believe you were MIA instead of KIA. Jake?" Said Logan as he looked at him.

Jake was caught off guard.

Logan smiled.

"Get your team ready for hit and run. Your going to drop Ghost off personally." Stated Logan.

Jake was caught in surprise as he looked at me as I stared at him in shock.

"You can't be serious?" I asked.

"If you have a better why in then speak now." Replied Logan.

I honestly had no other way in but old fashion break and enter.

Logan smiled as I had no response.

"Miles?" Said Logan as he looked at him.

Miles waited as Logan continued.

"Is it safe if Ghost loses a bit more blood?" He asked.

Miles lowered his head then looked at me.

"In the condition he is in right now; it is unsafe, but he can lose maybe about a pint." Replied Miles.

Logan nodded in approval then said.

"Then it's settled. Jake get your men ready and out in the lot in ten minutes. Miles get those stitches out, and Ghost." Logan said as I looked at him.

"Get dressed and get ready to change sides." Logan stopped and left the three of us alone in the armory.

After he was gone Miles sat down and Jake took my arm.

"I'll have my team out and waiting for you when your ready, but I think we will have to make it look more believable." He stated.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

Jake lowered his head then looked back into my eyes.

"We might need to beat you a little." He replied.

I immediately took a deep breath and replied.

"Just go. I'll be ready in a few."

Jake patted my arm and ran out of the armory leaving me with Miles.

"I'll try my best to make you lose as minimum as possible." He stated.

"Could it get any worse?" I asked.

Miles chuckled and replied.

"Only thing left is for you to die, but remember what's on the line."

I smiled slightly as I took off my cloths.

"I won't let that happen." I stated.

"I know you won't, but please come back in one piece." Replied Miles.

"How long do I got?" I asked.

"Shadow has anywhere between fifteen to eighteen hours left." Replied Miles.

"I thought he had at least thirty six?!" I asked in fear.

"That was when he was at his best, after running a few more tests I can see that the damage is worse then we thought. That's all the time I can predict he has." Stated Miles.

As I buckled up the armor I asked.

"What does that viper venom do?"

Miles looked at me and replied.

"As I said it will repair his bones and DNA almost instantly on contact with his bloodstream. If I'm right and Shadow can handle it he should be able to move as soon as the drug is done it's job."

"It's instant?" I questioned.

"In theory yes." Replied Miles.

"In theory?" I questioned.

"If Shadow can't handle it he will die almost on contact with the drug." Admitted Miles.

"What!?" I shouted.

"It's highly unlikely!?" Replied Miles as he tried to keep me calm.

"So I could be going to do this and I could get him the medicine but he still could die as soon as we give him it?!" I asked in anger.

"It's like a five percent chance! It won't happen!" Stated Miles as I tied my boots.

I was now mad.

"It better not fucking happen." I stated.

"Shadow will be fine I promise." Assured Miles.

As I stood up with the new gear all on I replied.

"He better, because if he dies I will kill you then and there."

Miles stared at me realizing I was not lying.

"I promise Ghost." He said.

I nodded as he approached me.

"Roll up the sleeves real quick." He ordered.

I listened and rolled up my sleeves exposing the stitches.

Miles slowly took out his scalpel and went under the cut.

"Don't move." He ordered as he began to break the stitches.

I closed my eyes in pain as blood rolled off my arms.

As soon as both arms were open he rushed me out of the room.

Amy and Dove were out there as I quickly came out spilling my blood on the floor.

I stopped and looked at Dove as she came in close.

"What's going on Ghost?!" She asked as my blood got on her feet.

I panicked and replied.

"I'll be back soon. Don't worry."

I then quickly moved in on her lips and kissed her goodbye as Amy took her place.

"Come back safe." She ordered.

I smiled and replied.

"Don't worry. I won't let you or Shadow down."

Amy smiled and quickly kissed me on my cheek.

Dove was caught off guard as I was then rushed out of the room and towards the lot where Jake and his men waited.

Miles stopped me in front of them as Jake and his men immediately got ready.

"Ready Ghost?" Asked Jake as he clutched his fists.

"Do it." I ordered as he brought up his arms.

Jake immediately swung at my face connecting a huge blow to my cheek. Blood began to drip out of my mouth as his men took over.

One of the men punched me a few time across my face causing me to bruise as a few others began to hit my chest.

As soon as I bent down as one of the men hit my gut I was sent to the floor by Jake.

His men began to kick me with their boots and I felt some of my ribs crack.

"Stop!" Ordered Jake as his men retracted from me.

I laid on the ground and Jake approached me with a knife.

"Last thing Ghost." He stated as he began to slice up the cloths.

He cut up the shoulder and a lot of my chest and legs to make it look believable.

As soon as he was done he began to place the blade on my neck.

Jake slowly cut my throat until some blood came out.

I was in so much pain to say the least.

As soon as Jake finished with my neck he got me on my feet.

God did my body hurt.

They had a small four door car at the ready and Jake stuffed me inside along with his men.

I sat in the back right seat as his men piled in.

They quickly started the car and loaded their guns while beginning to drive out of the capital.

Jake sat next to me and quickly unlocked my door.

"You ok?" He asked.

I looked at him and replied.

"Fucking dandy."

Jake chuckled and replied.

"It's not over till your out of that base."

I nodded and replied.

"I'll be fine."

"I hope. How long do you plan on staying?" He asked as we exited the city.

"A few hours. I need to get that drug." I stated.

"Good luck." He replied as he rested his hand on my shoulder.

"Thanks, but when I get back expect to get punched." I stated.

Jake laughed slightly and replied.

"Not too hard."

I smiled and replied.

"I'll make sure you…!"

"BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG!"

Jake men started to fire their guns out the windows.

"We ready!?" Shouted Jake at the man driving.

"Yeah!" He shouted back while continuing to shoot.

I began to panic.

"Your stopping right!?" I asked.

"Nope!" Shouted the driver as we approached the base.

I immediately looked out the window to see men manning their posts.

"Oh fuck!" I shouted as Jake went for my hands.

I immediately looked as Jake handcuffed me.

"What are you..!" Jake cut me off.

"Good luck Ghost!" He shouted into my ear as he pushed me out the door.

"AGHHHHH!" I screamed as I was sent out of the car.

My face hit the road extra hard and I was sent into multiple flips and eventually rolls until I came to a stop on the pavement.

My face was bleeding now thanks to that drop and I watched as Jake and his men drove off shooting madly.

"BANG! BANG! WHOOOO! BANG! BANG! YEAH! BANG!"

They eventually drove out of my sight leaving me at the feet of a army of armed men.

I was slowly forming a blood pool as the men rushed me.

From what I could tell I was at the edge of the gate to the base.

At least two squads charged me while aiming their rifles at my head.

The squad leaders approached me and one of the men quickly bent down next to my neck and looked at my tags.

"Guns down!" He ordered as he rolled me onto my side.

The men pulled down their guns as the squad leader felt for a pulse on my neck.

"MEDIC!" He shouted as he took his hand off my neck.

A few men knelt down next to me and the first thing they did was get the cuffs off by snapping the chain with one of their blades.

My hands rested on the cold dirt road and as soon as the men tossed the cuffs aside they picked me up by my arms.

My head dangled on one of their shoulders as they ran me inside the base.

Blood poured off my legs and onto the shiny floor as the squads pushed everyone out of the way.

I was able to see and I found out fast there was a crap load more men here then at the capital.

I could make out at least ten different squads as we pushed forward into the medical wing.

I began to shut my eyes and soon after I felt a solider shake me awake.

"Stay with us!" He shouted as we entered an emergency room.

The men handed me over to a group of doctors who immediately got to work.

They tossed me onto a table and took off my armor and cloths setting it aside on the far end of the room.

"I need this wound sealed!" Ordered one of the doctors as he treated my face.

"Stay with us!" He ordered as he took my arms.

I suddenly felt my body stiffen as the doctors injected me with morphine.

I relaxed as the doctors sealed my arms.

As soon as they were done they moved to the minor inflections on my face and body from the drop and beating.

They worked fast. The capital has only three doctors but I have five working solely on me at the moment.

I began to feel sleepy as the doctor patted my shoulder.

"Your going to make, don't worry!" He assured me.

I slowly passed out as I felt another dose of morphine enter my body.