Love Struck
Chapter 93 - The States
Ghost's POV
"Hey." I heard Dom say next to me in his seat.
I slowly opened my eyes to feel a large bump.
"Are we here?" I asked.
Dom smiled and replied.
"Welcome to the land of G.U.N."
I smiled while getting up and as we waited I asked.
"You ready for this?"
Dom nodded and replied.
"I don't see any risks in this. We just go to the place where Shadow wants us, we get his target and leave."
"Or we get caught and killed." I stated.
"Sure." Replied Dom as the pilot spoke.
"Welcome to the States! Enjoy your stay and we hope to see you again soon!"
Everyone got up and exited and once we were out in the airport I stopped Dom who was set to go.
"Lets find out where to go." I said as I dragged him aside towards one of the tourist booths.
Dom and me both took a map. It showed us mostly all the roads and places of interests.
Quickly we left walking outside to find our car.
"Nice." Stated Dom as we approached the Corvette.
"Wow Shadow." I said out loud as Dom checked the car out.
"Where the hell did he get this!?" Asked Dom.
"He told me he had a ride for us when we got here, but I have no clue how or when he got this. All I know is that a girl named Rouge brought it over from some garage." I replied.
Carefully I went to the mirror and popped out the lens. Inside were the keys and I quickly opened the car.
Dom quickly placed our gear in the trunk as I placed the mirror back.
Once we were ready I got in the drivers seat as Dom sat shotgun.
I slowly started the car and I was completely in love with this car as Dom checked the back seat.
I watched as he popped up one of the seat cushions to find our letter.
"Here." Said Dom while handing it to me.
I nodded and opened the file taking out the paper inside that had our directions to get where we were going.
As soon as I was ready I handed the directions to Dom who read off as I started to drive.
"Make a right." Ordered Dom as I turned out of the lot and onto the road.
"Go about a mile down the highway till you see exit 37." Said Dom as I looked around the area.
All the way to our left was a city. It was fucking huge, but a good twenty miles away from the highway.
"There it is." Said Dom as he pointed at the exit.
Quickly I pulled to the end lane and got off while Dom ordered.
"Make a right here then head towards a road called the Western Front."
I nodded and made the right and we both kept an eye out for the place.
It wasn't hard to find. Warehouses everywhere.
"Now what?" I asked.
"Head back here on the freeway and go five miles down till we reach exit 67." Replied Dom.
I quickly found the freeway and got on heading towards the exit.
"This place is huge." Stated Dom.
"I know." I replied.
"You ever want to come here?" Asked Dom.
"When I was younger, but when I was growing older and thrown into the war I had no intention of ever coming here." I replied.
"I wanted to, but being part of the rebellion is scary when you know your in the heart of the enemy." Stated Dom.
"All we do Dom is find this person and get back to the airport. I'm sure G.U.N isn't around where we are going rather then the city we passed." I stated.
Dom nodded and replied.
"Just a little worried but how can you not be?"
"I am. I want to see Dove again." I stated.
"How's your girl?" Asked Dom.
"Growing up fine. She's just like her mother." I stated.
We went silent and slowly I asked.
"How about you? Anyone to go back to?"
Dom smiled and replied.
"Just a war."
"No one?" I questioned.
"I use to have a girlfriend, but that was till I found out she was cheating on me with my best friend." Replied Dom.
"Shit that's rough." I stated.
Dom nodded his head and replied.
"I gave her everything I had and the second she lost interest she went to him. I don't know what I did wrong but at least I can laugh at it now."
"Laugh?" I questioned.
"The boyfriend was killed in some drug deal and she ended up offing herself the next day she found out." Replied Dom.
"Do you miss her?" I asked.
"No." Replied Dom.
"Why?" I asked.
"She had the best thing coming to her and she throw it away for nothing but a druggie. I could care less. She lost the best thing in life the day she left me for him." Replied Dom.
I went silent and slowly I said.
"I'm sorry I didn't want to take it that far."
"It's ok Ghost. Shadow said you like to talk things out." Laughed Dom.
I chuckled and replied.
"I do, but what about you? Shadow told me some good things." I stated.
"Like what?" Asked Dom in curiosity.
"Your one of the best soldiers we have fighting for us." I stated.
Dom smiled and replied.
"I'm not that good. He's lying."
"He told me how many missions you did." I informed him.
Dom smiled again and replied.
"I did only seventy six."
I quickly smacked his arm.
"Solo!" I shouted.
Dom chuckled under his breath and asked.
"How about you? I hear you and the boss have been together for a bit."
"We haven't been partners since the war in Afghanistan ended." I stated sadly.
"You miss him?" Asked Dom as I pulled off the freeway.
"You can say that." I replied.
"Why?" Asked Dom as I looked at the directions.
"I don't know. Sure we are still like brothers but ever since he took control he has seemed a lot less himself." I replied.
"Think of it from his view Ghost. Shadow has been in control of two wars. No one but him can do that and still stay sane. I'm sure it's a lot of pressure." Stated Dom.
"I understand, but I just wish he would take a break and just spend some time having a little relaxation." I replied.
"Maybe when we get back he will consider it." Said Dom with a soft smile.
I smiled back and replied.
"Maybe."
We then went silent and in about two minutes we passed a boarder sign called.
"North End." { Remember that!? }
As we drove down the streets Dom pointed at a house on the left side of the road.
That's it. He stated.
I nodded and pulled over parking the car and slowly stepping out and onto the grass.
It was weird seeing so much grass. Afghanistan and Pakistan are nothing but dirt and sand. Even the houses are weird. They are not like the ones I always see back home and it's even more weird having strangers stare at us. I don't know if they are hostile or if they are just curious.
Dom stepped out and said.
"Let's go knock."
I nodded and followed Dom as we walked towards the two story Victorian that towered above us.
Gently we came to a stop in front of the door and carefully I knocked.
"Knock! Knock! Knock!"
Dom and I both waited patiently as we heard footsteps approaching from behind the large wooden door.
"Click!"
The door slowly opened and we stared into the golden eyes of a confused looking hedgehog who was a little taller then me and who happened to look like he just got home from work.
"Yes?" He questioned as I pulled out the envelope that was resting in my pocket.
"Silver the hedgehog?" I asked him.
"I'm Silver. Who are you two?" He asked in response.
"May we come in?" I asked ignoring his question.
Silver was caught off guard and slowly he stepped aside.
"Come." He insisted.
Quickly Dom and I walked by and Silver shut the door then to guide us towards the living room.
"Please sit." He instructed.
We both complied and took our sits on the couch as Silver carefully placed himself in the chair across from us.
"May I now know why you are here?" He asked.
"Of course." Stated Dom as I handed Silver the envelope.
Silver took it in confusion and I asked.
"Do you know a hedgehog named Shadow? He used to go to high school with you back when you two were teenagers?" I asked.
Silver widened his eyes and replied.
"Of course I remember Shadow, he's was like my brother back in school. Last time I saw him was before he left with Dark for G.U.N basic training. Why? Has something happened?"
I let out a huge sigh as Silver widened his eyes.
"He needs your help." I said with a smile.