Love Struck

Chapter 79 - New Mission

Dark's POV

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

I opened my sleepy eyes to hear a knock at my door. Slowly I raised myself back out of bed for the second time tonight to go and answer the door.

Gently I opened it to find the commander there in his wheelchair.

"Dark." He said softly while looking away.

I was confused on why he was here.

"Yes sir?" I replied.

"May I come in?" He asked kindly.

Now I was completely confused.

"No problem." I replied while letting him come by into my quarters.

The commander made his way to the table and I gently shut the door as he tried to get out of his wheelchair.

I quickly walked over to him and helped him into the wooden seat.

He relaxed as I released his side and said.

"Thank you."

I nodded and took my seat across from him.

The commander sat there for a while without saying a word and he just kept his head down as I waited knowing something wasn't right.

Slowly he gained his control and looked up into my eyes with a sad expression.

"I'm sorry Dark." He stated.

"About what?" I asked not knowing why.

The commander rubbed the top of his head then replied.

"It's over."

My eyes widened in confusion.

"What is?" I asked as I leaned forward.

"Us." He replied in sadness.

"What are you talking about?" I asked in all seriousness.

The commander slowly leaned forward and slowly he replied.

"The board found out about Kevin. They know he's dead and your still alive."

Immediately I leaped out of my seat and shouted.

"What!?"

The commander looked up at me and replied.

"When the body was being processed before burial they found out it wasn't you."

"How!?" I asked.

"First of all Kevin has a completely different blood type then you." Stated the commander.

"I'm group A!" I replied.

"Kevin is Group AB, completely different from yours on your entrée card to get in the military when you signed up." Stated the commander.

I slowly sat back down and the commander gently pulled out a photo.

"Here." He said as he handed it to me.

I took it in my hands and it was a picture of Kevin's body.

"What am I looking at?" I replied.

"Look under the arm." Replied the commander.

My eyes widened as I rested on a tattoo.

Kevin had a small tattoo under his arm and it was a name. Jen.

"Jen?" I questioned.

"Kevin's Wife." Replied the commander.

I instantly lowered my head in anger and fear as I let the photo rest on the table.

"What now?" I asked as I looked up at him.

The commander slowly handed me a folder and pushed it at me.

I took it under my elbow and replied.

"What's this?"

The commander took a deep breath then replied.

"Your last mission."

I raised an eye as I opened the folder.

I quickly read over the info and it was something I couldn't do.

"You know I will do anything to end this war but…!" I was cut off.

"It is the only way to get the leader of the rebellion to expose himself!"

"I can't!" I shouted.

"I know this isn't what you signed up for, but maybe if you can pull this off the board will let us both go!" Stated the commander.

"Fuck the board! I know I'm a killer, but murder is not my take!" I shouted.

"Please Dark!" Begged the commander.

"NO!" I shouted as I tossed the folder at him.

We locked eyes for a while until the commander asked.

"Why not?"

I took a calm breath and replied.

"This is as you said something I did not sign up for. I can't do this."

"I know it's hard and something you would never want to do, but I have a plan." Stated the commander.

"What plan?" I asked.

"You go and do this for me and while your doing that I will have the board distracted. I'll delay them so you can do this, but after that they will come for both of us." Replied the commander.

"Why won't they now?" I asked.

"They don't know yet. I got the examiners to hold they information for a little while, but only long enough for you to do this." Replied the commander.

"So what happens if I do this and they come?" I asked.

"After you come back they will send troops from Pakistan to come and arrest us, if you do this the leader of the rebellion will jump the gun for sure and charge us with no hesitation. He'll come for you and me and we'll have means of killing him before he can even enter the base." Stated the commander.

"This is just to kill him?" I asked.

"You don't understand. If the rebellion leader is killed we can have a chance of not getting hung. Not only that the war will be over and G.U.N will continue to rule the country of Afghanistan." Stated the commander.

I slowly nodded my head.

"Will you do it?" Asked the commander while sticking out his right hand.

I knew I would never be the same if I did, but being dead is my choice and I won't let it happen.

Slowly I raised my hand and replied.

"Yes."

We shook and the commander smiled.

"I know it will be hard to do, but it's the only way." He stated.

"I understand." I replied.

The commander released my hand and replied.

"You leave immediately. Get your gear and get it done."

I nodded and went for my pants as he left my room.

I can't do this. I said to myself as I reached for my M9 that rested on the table next to my shirt.

I checked the clip and placed it in it's pouch then tossed on my shirt and exited through my door leading out into the dark halls.

Ghost's POV

I sat there in the cold bed and checked my guns. They were all loaded and I was ready. I felt my vision crack as I stared down the barrel of my MP5.

Quickly I stood up and punched the wall.

"Aghhhhh!"

My hand bled as I put a hole through the old house.

As I held my hand in the wall I looked slowly down to rest my eyes once again on the blood stains from my mom and dad.

Tears came out from my eye lids as I tried to picture Dove and Midnight.

I couldn't take them with me. Dove would have died if I would have left with her and I can't let Midnight see me like this anymore.

I don't now what I plan on doing, but I need to make a move. I don't have anyone holding me back and no regulations or regrets.

I think I know what I have to do.

"RING!"

I immediately looked at my side to find my cell going off.

Slowly I looked at the number and I had no idea who it was.

I hung up and not even a second later it went off again with the same number.

I was mad and answered.

"WHAT!?"

"Thank god Ghost!" Replied a familiar voice.

"Hank!?" I questioned.

"I have to make this fast Ghost so listen up!" Stated Hank.

"Talk!" I ordered.

Hank began to explain extremely fast and as all of this was hitting me my eyes widened.

"WHAT!?" I shouted in disbelief.

"You need to hurry Ghost, he'll be there soon!" Stated Hank.

I immediately hung up the phone and placed it back on my side.

Instantly I tore out my hand from the wall and grabbed my guns.

I quickly ran out the house and towards the hummer.

I placed the key in the ignition and began to turn but it wouldn't start.

I looked at the gas and it was on E.

"FUCK!" I shouted as I opened the door.

As fast as I could I ran down the street and back towards the capital.

I will not let this happen. I told myself as I ran back to the people I betrayed.

I just hope I'm not too late for Shadow's sake.

Shadow's POV

"UGHHHH!" I coughed up blood as Miles had his hand inside my chest.

"HOLD HIM DOWN!" Ordered Miles as Archer went for my arms.

Blood filled my face as Miles ripped out the remaining bullets.

"WE GOT THEM SHADOW HANG ON!" Ordered Archer as he held me tight.

I began to pass out as Miles went to stitch me tightly.

"JUST RELAX SHADOW! YOUR ALMOST DONE! DON'T DIE!" Ordered Jake as he held my legs.

Slowly I let my head drop to my side and I rested there as best as I could as Miles finished the stitches.

"GOT IT!" Shouted Miles as he smiled in joy.

I was dieing and Miles knew it.

"NURSE I NEED MORPHINE!" He ordered her.

The nurse ran and quickly injected the shot in my chest.

My eyes widened as I felt everything even my heart grown numb.

"RELAX SHADOW, BREATH!" Ordered Miles.

Slowly I took deep breaths and I felt my pulse again.

Archer and Jake released me gently and I slowly rested my hand on my chest.

Blood still filled my mouth and I immediately spit it up and onto the floor next to Jake.

I could talk again and I asked.

"Where's Ghost?"

"Just relax Shadow." Replied Miles.

"No! Where is he?" I asked.

"Gone." Someone replied from the door.

We all looked over and it was the arms master.

He had a gash on the side of his head.

"What the hell happened to you!?" Asked Miles in shock as he walked in.

"Ghost jumped me and took a few of my guns before he hijacked one of the hummers from Delta 9-7." Replied the arms master.

I chuckled and everyone looked at me in confusion.

"What's so funny?" Asked Archer.

"He's scared." I replied.

"Who?" Asked Miles.

"Ghost." I replied.

"How?" Asked Archer.

"I tried to kill myself not less then an hour ago and I asked him to do it. I thought I could save Amy if I did but now I understand she isn't coming back. The gun went off on accident and Dove took the round as she walked in to see what we were fighting about. Ghost blames me for her fate and I just wish he knew I was sorry." I stated.

"At least I know." Stated a soft voice across from us.

We all looked back at the door to she Dove who rested herself on the doorframe.

"Dove!" I shouted through my pain.

She gave me a small smile then walked in.

"You should be resting!" Shouted Miles as he went to help her.

"I can't. Ghost left me and Midnight behind and I need to know why." She stated as she approached me.

"I'm so sorry." I apologized.

"Shut up." Joked Dove as she gave me a small kiss on my cheek.

I blushed as she asked.

"What happened to him?"

"He thinks I shot you because I was crazy. I admit I was thinking I could save Amy, but for some reason I don't think I can now." I replied.

"Why?" Asked Archer.

"I don't know." I replied.

"What does that have to do with Ghost?" Asked Dove.

"He blames me for shooting you. It was nether of our faults for what happened, but he broke after that and I was too shocked to fight him. He stabbed me and shot me twice after knocking both Archer and Jake out." I stated.

Dove lowered her head in confusion.

"He's afraid that if he comes back we will hate him for what he has done. Ghost was fine, but after what I caused and what he did he thought he had no other choice but to leave. I have no idea where he ran to, but we need to find him." I stated.

"We can worry about Ghost after tonight. There's a storm coming our why and it's big. We'll never find him in it. I say we wait till tomorrow morning to find him." Suggested Miles.

I slowly looked around the room and everyone stared at me for an answer.

"Alright. We'll get him back tomorrow. In the meantime I think we should all get some rest." I stated as I attempted to stand.

Archer caught me in his arms and we all stared to leave the room.

"Shadow!" Shouted Miles as he remained at the table.

I looked back into his eyes.

"Try not to do anything. We'll find Ghost. If you make one wrong move those will break open and…!" I cut him off.

"I know, don't worry."

Miles smiled as I left the room with Archer and Jake.

Mile's POV

"Dove!" I shouted at her as she went to leave.

She turned back and asked.

"Yes?"

"Is it ok if I watch after Midnight and Shadow's son for tonight. I think you both could use some rest alone." I stated.

Dove smiled and replied.

"I'll go get them."

"Bring them to my room." I stated as I left with her.

I slowly proceeded to my room and waited as Dove came back.

I smiled as both the kids slept soundly.

Dove slowly handed them to me and I rested the pair on my spare bed.

Midnight hugged Shadow's son as they both slept quietly.

"Thank you so much." Said Dove as she went to leave.

"No problem, go get some rest." I replied while turning to my bathroom.

Dove smiled and shut the door leaving me alone with the sleeping hedgehogs.

Slowly I got undress and shut the bathroom door.

I knew it was going to be a long night and I had time to get a shower.

I turned on the water and gently got in getting all the blood off my body.

As I bathed I tried to wrap my head around how a human like me could do so much for a group of hedgehogs.

I never treated this many people this fast and now I have kids to look out for, damn me and my good heart for couples.

I continued to bath as I heard a bolt of lightning go off from outside.

Shadow's POV

"Are you going to be ok?" Asked Archer as he rested me in my bed.

"Yeah, just go." I ordered.

"Are you sure?" Asked Jake.

"No." I replied while shutting my eyes.

Jake and Archer looked at each other in confusion and went o leave.

Before they could exit I shouted.

"Make sure nothing happens while I'm asleep!"

"You got it boss." Replied Jake as he left.

"Understand Archer?!" I asked.

"Don't worry Shadow nothing will happen." He assured me.

I smiled and shut my eyes as I heard him shut my door.

Something didn't feel right and I know it's know it's not my wounds.

I had a horrible feeling something bad was going to happen.