Love Struck
Chapter 71 - Midnight
Shadow's POV
"SMACK! SMACK!"
Ghost and I both smacked the sides of the MP5's and looked at each other from across the armory.
We nodded as everyone watched.
I picked up a pair of body armor and I tossed it to Ghost who caught it in his right hand.
As he then got his on I prepared mine.
Ghost finished before me and he opened up one of the lockers against the wall.
"SNAP!"
I locked the armor tight around my body and Ghost began to take out some equipment.
I watched as he attached a few flashes on his pants and I quickly reached in to get mine.
When we were both finished Ghost looked at me and asked.
"What about if we run into any armor?"
I quickly looked at the arms master who tossed me his keys for the big lockers.
"We got some heavy weapons off the shipment you two intersected back at the train yard." He stated.
I nodded and quickly opened up one of the lockers.
I smiled as Ghost nodded his head.
"That'll do the trick." He stated as I reached in.
Everyone widened their eyes as I pulled out the javelin. {A Javelin is a one shot anti-tank weapon used by the US Army. It is a 55mm rocket propelled grenade that takes out most modern tanks on the first shot. Needs lock on to launch.}
Slowly I wrapped it on my back and Ghost took one of the boxes hidden under the other dangerous arsenal.
I watched as he opened it up to find Anti-tank mines or AT-Mines.
He slowly looked up at me.
"Take a few, I might have an idea for them." I stated.
Ghost nodded and took around five mines and put them away in his combat duffle.
After that the arms master handed us our bandana's and we quickly wrapped them around our necks.
We both cracked our necks and looked around.
"Hold up Shadow, I have something for you." Stated the arms master as he walked over to one of the long ordinance boxed laying on the floor.
I walked over as he looked at me.
"Ghost said something to me a while ago about you losing a rifle and I figured you might like this." Stated the arms master as he opened up the box.
I smiled and bent down to pick it up as the arms master stared at me with a small smile.
"Wow." I stated as I looked it over.
The arms master stood up and pointed at the gun.
"This is the M110 SASS. Semiautomatic Sniper System. Used by G.U.N snipers. Comes with a ten round detachable magazine, can reach up to 800 meters. Only 14.3 pounds and it also comes with emergency iron sights." He stated.
I slowly loaded the clip and looked at the suppresser on it's end.
"Won't hear a thing." Stated the arms master.
I smiled and rested it next to my side as my MP5 dangled on it's strap hanging on my torso.
I looked at Ghost and he nodded and slowly he walked to the door.
I followed and we exited along with everyone else and slowly we approached the exit.
Just as we were about to leave we were stopped.
"Shadow!" Shouted Amy.
I turned and she approached me and gave me a deep kiss.
When she managed to retract I stared at her.
"I don't want you to do this." Stated Amy.
"I'm getting her back." I replied.
"I know you are. Just please come back." Pleaded Amy.
I smiled and gave her a soft kiss on her cheek.
"I will. I promise." I stated as I opened the door.
Dove quickly approached Ghost and said.
"That goes for you two."
Ghost smiled and replied.
"I'll be back with Shadow and Midnight."
Dove smiled back and gave him a deep kiss as well and once she managed to leave his lips he walked out the door.
The second I let the door go, Amy took it and watched as Ghost and I walked off towards the city.
Ghost's POV
We exited through the almost repaired gate and quickly we proceeded to the exit of the city where I believe Zulu 2-7 is waiting with Jake.
As we walked Shadow looked at me.
"You ok?" He asked.
"I'm fine. How about you?" I asked back.
Shadow put his hand on his stomach and replied.
"I feel a lot better now that your not trying to kill me." He replied.
I chuckled a little as Shadow and me approached the old butcher shop that was shut down after the anti-rebellion was wiped out.
"Remember that?" Asked Shadow as we passed it.
I smiled and replied.
"Yeah, always fun getting drunk."
Shadow chuckled that time and asked.
"You up for this?"
I looked over into his crimson eyes and replied.
"It's my daughter, of course I am."
Shadow nodded his head.
"How are we going to do this? Gun's blazing or attempt to sneak it out?" I asked as we neared the boarder.
Shadow thought deeply into the night sky and replied.
"I would like this to be a wake up call for them."
"So we fuck up the base?" I asked.
"No. It will be more worth it to have them know someone could simple walk in, take something, and walk out." He replied.
"So stealth?" I asked.
Shadow nodded as we turned down the final street to the boarders.
As we approached I asked.
"Do you think you have a plan that will work?"
Shadow looked at me and replied.
"A man can only try at the impossible, but failure is a common possibility."
I looked at him in confusion.
"What the hell does that mean?" I asked.
Shadow smiled and replied.
"It means all we can do is true and hope for the best."
"Then why didn't you just say that?" I asked.
Shadow gave me a small chuckle and replied.
"I just felt like trying something different."
I smiled back and we finally were able to see Zulu 2-7 and some other soldiers who were waiting for us by the gate leading out.
Shadow was in front and I was at his shoulder as all the low armed men stared at us as if we were set to go to war and it was true we were, or at least Shadow was.
"Where's Jake?" Asked Shadow.
"In the tent up ahead sir." Replied one of the men.
Shadow nodded and we walked by the men and into the tent that held Jake and a few other officers.
They stared at us at Shadow stopped at the table they had set up in the center of the room.
"What's the plan sir?" Asked Jake.
Shadow rested his MP5 on the table and asked.
"Do we have a map of the base?"
One of the officers quickly pulled out a large piece of paper and said.
"Archer and his team got it while they were inside the base sir."
Shadow nodded and helped lay down the map. As soon as it was ready Shadow and I stared at the it for a solid two minutes before coming up with a plan.
Shadow looked at Jake and asked.
"How are we getting in and out?"
Jake quickly pointed at the officer standing next to him.
"The Major here has an getaway car ready to pull you out when ready." Stated Jake.
Shadow nodded his head in disapproval.
"Fuck that." Stated Shadow.
We all stared at him in confusion.
Shadow quickly pointed at the fencing of the base.
"A drive up and go is too dangerous. I want this to be in and out without a peep." Stated Shadow.
"Then how do you plan on getting out?" Asked the Major.
"Same way we get in." Replied Shadow.
"How?" Asked Jake.
"I had Archer place a C4 charge on the main generator of the base. I will use it to cut down the power for a few minutes so Ghost can slip in through the electric fence." Replied Shadow.
I quickly looked at him.
"What about you? Aren't you coming with me?" I asked.
Shadow immediately pointed at the roof of the base.
"We are going to approach the base on foot and I will use the cover of the storm outside to provide you with sniper fire. I will only kill targets you need to get by to reach the building. After your in I will run for the fence and pass before it comes back on and I will climb up to the roof using the drainage system. Once I'm up I will slip into the building through the air vents and I will crawl through the system until I reach the control room." Replied Shadow.
"I thought we are only going for Midnight, what do you need from the control room?" Asked Jake.
"When the charge goes off the base will be distracted by the fire. I will slip into the room and hack into the defenses so Ghost can get Midnight out. Once he is out, he will go back through the fence and head back to the boarder here." Replied Shadow.
I immediately looked at Shadow.
"What about you?!" I asked worried.
Shadow stared at me and replied.
"I'll get out through the roof don't worry. I'll be behind you." He replied.
I didn't like it, but I guess I don't have a choice for now.
"So are we good?" Asked Shadow while rolling up the map.
No one spoke meaning we were ready and Shadow smiled.
"Good, now lets get this done." Stated Shadow as he looked at Jake who was reaching for the earpieces set up on the edge of the table next to him.
"Here." Said Jake while handing one to me and Shadow.
We quickly latched them on and Jake said.
"I'll keep in contact with you throughout the mission."
We nodded and Shadow went for the exit.
I followed as Jake approached the flap.
"Good luck sir." He wished.
Shadow smiled and left without saying a word which left me and Jake confused.
I quickly caught up to Shadow who was waiting now by the exit to the city.
"Open up!" Ordered Shadow.
"Yes sir!" Replied the soldier as he hit the switch opening the gate.
"Don't shoot when we come back! We should be gone for at least an hour!" Stated Shadow.
"Got it sir!" Replied the guards manning the catwalk up top above the gate.
Shadow nodded and quickly ran out towards the base which was at least a good ten miles away. I followed in his tracks and soon caught up.
We ran through the room and the thunder and lightning began to pick up its roughness.
We were soaked in about five minutes and as we ran I shouted.
"When do we split?!"
Shadow looked at me and replied.
"As soon as we see the base! Just go prone and avoid the spotlights while I get into position!"
"Are you sure your going to be able to get in!?" I asked.
"Don't worry about me!" Shouted Shadow.
I quickly nodded and after a few more minutes of pure running we saw the lights of the base.
Shadow quickly hit my arm.
"Go now!" He ordered.
I nodded and ran off to the right and I had to hop the outer fence in order to get into the perimeter of the spotlights.
I watched as Shadow ran towards the mud mounds on the outsides of the base and he was too quick for the spotlights.
I immediately ducked behind a large boulder and waited as I saw Shadow barley miss a light.
Shadow's POV
"UGHHH!" I jumped as far as I could in order to miss the lights and I rolled down into the mud and I stopped to wait out the lights. As soon as they were gone I began to crawl my way to the top of the mound.
The second I reached the top I went for the earpiece.
"Ghost!" I shouted.
Ghost immediately replied.
"You ok!?"
"I just missed it! How are you?!" I asked.
"Ready for you! I see one guy patrolling in front of me though you see him!?" Asked Ghost.
"Give me a sec, I have to set up!" I replied.
Ghost went silent and I managed to reach the top of the mound where I was able to see the whole base.
I quickly went for my sniper which was on my back and once I had it in my hands I set up the bipod and took off my bandanna and wrapped it around the scope so the rain couldn't effect my sight.
"I'm ready where!?" I asked Ghost.
"Ten meters to my right!" Replied Ghost.
I slowly aimed and found the soldier who was right next to Ghost who I saw waiting for me to fire.
I waited for the as a flash of lightning his the sky above.
"BANG! Toof!"
The sound of the lightning bolt covered my shot even more making it unbearable. The bullet sailed and drilled the soldier in the head dropping him instantly.
"Go!" I ordered.
Ghost immediately ran by him and hid behind the next boulder that was a bit closer to the fence.
The spotlight stopped once it saw the body and I immediately aimed up at the tower.
"Shadow!" Shouted Ghost in worry.
"Toof!"
I fired hitting the tower guard and he dropped onto the floor of the tower and Ghost slowly said.
"Nice!"
I smiled and replied.
"Get going!"
Ghost immediately moved towards the forward and stopped at the first fence.
"Give me cover as I cut through!" Ordered Ghost who began to cut through the fence with a pair of wire cutters.
I aimed around and found a pair of soldiers walking his way behind the gate.
"Get down!" I ordered.
Ghost immediately laid down and I aimed at the men who approached the tower.
Ghost's POV
I watched as one of the men began to climb up the ladder to where Shadow had killed that man from before.
"Shadow!" I said in worry.
"I got it, get ready to move!" He replied.
I slowly continued to cut as I stared at the man who reached the top of the ladder.
"Oh Shit…! Toof!"
He was cut off by a straight round to the neck and was immediately sent down the ladder and his body fell on the soldier below who panicked to move.
He was caught on the body and I stared at him as his brains blew out.
"Toof!"
Blood splattered around the mud and I kicked in the fence and ran by them and towards the electric fence guarding the base itself.
"You good!?" Asked Shadow.
"Yeah! Nice shooting!" I commented as I locked at the fence that was completely lit up with power.
"Ready!?" Asked Shadow.
"Yeah!" I replied.
"Three! Two! One!"
"BOOM!"
I watched as part of the base exploded into ash and the fence was off.
I immediately began to climb.
I made it to the top as a guy ran at me.
"Toof!"
He dropped and I looked at Shadow who began to run.
I jumped over and immediately ran for the back door.
As I ran through the base I watched as a crap load of men came out to rush at the fire.
They had no idea I was there and I ran by them and towards the side where I found my back door.
I slowly lifted up my MP5 and opened the door to find no one there.
I immediately entered and shut the door behind me.
Shadow's POV
I ran as fast as I could towards the fence in hopes of catching it in time.
"Shadow you in?" Asked Ghost.
I approached the fence and replied.
"I'm climbing now!"
I then jumped on the fence and climbed up to the top.
"Hurry before the back up comes on." Stated Ghost.
"Don't worry I'll…!"
I was cut off by the feel of major electric.
The fence turned on as I remained at the top and I was held in place by it's power.
"Shadow?" Said Ghost in a worried tone.
My face was flinched in pain as I reached for the metal of the fence.
My hands connected and immediately they began to burn and I propelled myself over and into the mud.
"Shadow?!" Shouted Ghost.
I laid on the mud in pain and slowly I looked at my hands.
They were smoking and black and slowly I stood back up and went for my earpiece.
"You there?" I asked.
"Yeah what happened?" Asked Ghost.
"The fence came on." I replied in pain.
"You ok?" Asked Ghost.
I looked at my hands and they were both shot.
"Yeah." I lied.
"Alright good. I'm approaching the main corridor now. Where do you think they would hold her?" Asked Ghost.
I slowly approached the drainage pipes and replied.
"I would have to ask one of the nurses."
"Got it." Replied Ghost as I began to climb up.
My hands burned like hell as I climbed and I was worried I wasn't going to be able to shoot.
Once I finally made it to the top I began to search for the ventilation.
I eventually found it and ripped off the shaft leading into the chambers.
"I'm in." I informed Ghost.
"Alright good luck." Replied Ghost.
"You too." I replied as I began to crawl.
Ghost's POV
I approached the medical wing of the base and I found out most of the doctor and nurses ran out to go and help the men at the generator.
They passed me and I hid behind the wall so they couldn't see me.
After they passed I quickly went for the door leading into the wing.
It opened and I entered to find no one around.
I stuck to the wall and aimed my gun and suddenly a soldier came out from one of the rooms.
I panicked and charged him back into the room.
He was caught off guard and as I went for my knife he looked into my eyes.
"Ghost!?" He shouted.
I looked down and it was Hank.
"I almost fucking killed you!" I stated while putting away my blade.
I slowly got off him and he stared at me.
"What the hell are you doing here!? Do you want to die!?" Asked Hank.
"I'm looking for my baby girl." I replied.
Hank widened his eyes and replied.
"The hedgehog?"
"No the human! Of course the hedgehog where is she?!" I asked.
"Locked in one of the care rooms up ahead with a few of the nurses." Replied Hank.
"Can you get me in?" I asked.
"Yeah!" Replied Hank while going for the door.
I followed as Hank lead me down the hall.
"Where is everyone?" I asked.
"I guess at the mess you made." Replied Hank.
"Sorry about that." I said while turning into the next hall.
"It's ok. I feel kind of bad knowing you slipped in alone. After all I set up the base security." Stated Hank.
"I'm not alone. Shadow is here as well." I replied.
Hank immediately widened his eyes.
"What? Where?" He asked.
"He's going for the control room." I stated.
Hank stopped.
"Stop him!" He shouted.
"Why?" I asked.
"The commander is in there along with that one black ops trooper!" Replied Hank.
I widened my eyes and went for my comm.
"Shadow!" I shouted.
I got no response.
Shadow's POV
I crawled through the vents and I began to notice I was getting close to my room.
I slowly began to hear voices and suddenly I stopped to look down into the room below me.
My eyes widened as the commander was below me at a operations table with the one person I was afraid to run into.
His black armor made me still and I remained there as they talked.
"What they hell happened!?" Asked the commander.
"I don't know sir. Maybe just fuck up with the men manning the post." Replied the black armor soldier.
I know I know that voice from somewhere I just can't place it.
"Get down there and help them!" Ordered the commander.
"Yes sir." Replied the soldier as he left.
I was relived and watched as the commander sat down.
"Fuck." He said while exhaling deeply.
I waited and waited until he finally stood up and went for the door.
Once he was gone I opened up the hatch and jumped down onto the floor.
Immediately I locked the door and went for the monitors.
Quickly I tapped into the defenses because hell I use to work here and shut them down along with the power to the fences. I then grabbed a chair and relaxed as I scrolled through he cameras to find Ghost with another G.U.N soldier. My eyes widened as they talked in the middle of the hall.
I watched as Ghost went for his comm.
"Shadow!" He shouted.
I ignored him and waited for another call.
"Shadow come in!" Ordered Ghost.
"I'm here." I replied.
"Thank god you had me worried. Where are you?" Asked Ghost.
"Looked at the camera." I replied.
Ghost looked at I moved it up and down. He smiled along with the soldier and Ghost asked.
"Your ok?"
"Yeah, don't worry just get your daughter out." I ordered.
"Shadow is that you?" Asked the soldier.
I knew his voice.
"Yes Hank it's me."
He smiled and replied.
"Ghost told me about you and Dark. If it means anything I'm sorry." Stated Hank.
"Don't worry about it, just help Ghost get his girl." I replied.
"You got it." Replied Hank.
I watched as they ran down the hall and towards a locked door.
Ghost's POV
"Ready?" Asked Hank.
"Go!" I shouted as he opened the door.
The nurses panicked and went to move.
"Toof! Toof! Toof!"
I shot them down and immediately began to look around.
"What does she look like?!" Asked Hank.
"Blue eyes, black fur!" I replied.
Hank nodded and we looked through the sleeping babies until my eyes widened on one sleepy looking hedgehog.
She stared at me and smiled.
"Daddy!" She shouted as she reached for my nose.
I laughed as she grabbed it and began to squeeze.
"Daddy's here. Your coming home." I stated while lifting her into my arms.
Shadow's POV
Ghost got his daughter and I went for my comm.
"Go now."
Ghost replied.
"What about you?"
"I'll be fine just go." I stated.
"I better see you right behind me." Replied Ghost while exiting the room with Hank.
I followed their movement as they exited the base.
Hank watched and remained inside as Ghost went for the fence covering him and Midnight in his arms.
Ghost crawled through he gate and stopped.
"Come on Shadow! Your turn!" He stated.
I quickly hit the power switch turning on the fence causing Ghost to panic.
"What the hell are you doing!?" He asked.
"I have something to do before I go." I stated.
"Fuck that! Get out now! Stop fucking around!" Ordered Ghost in a fury.
"I will see you in soon." I replied while taking off my headset.
"SHADOW!" Screamed Ghost as I squeezed.
"CRUSH!"
My comm broke into pieces and I let it hit the floor as I went back to the monitors.
I slowly looked through the systems until I found what I was looking for.
Gently I went for my M9.
Carefully I rested it on my lap and checked the clip. It was full. I reloaded and then went for the bases communication speakers.
I slowly turned it on and put the microphone to my face.