Love Struck

Chapter 124 - Lost But Finally Found

Raptor's POV

We finally landed and all my men stared at Shadow as he slept soundly on the stretcher.

"Alright." I started while standing up.

All my men looked at me now as I looked down at Shadow.

"I want him brought to the research wing as fast and as carefully as possible. I want no one to stop, no one to get distracted. Even though we are home you till need to show what you are to all those soldiers out there. We're Shadow's defenders and the special forces who run this rebellion. Show everyone here that you get what your sent to do done without a single distraction. Does everyone understand me?" I asked as I looked about the squad.

Everyone nodded as I felt their concern.

"Shadow will be ok. We just need to get him inside, then we let the doctors work, ok?" I asked.

"Yes sir." They all replied.

"Good." I replied while looking at Frost who stood next to the latch.

Frost nodded and slowly opened the hatch to our helicopter.

As soon as it opened my men took Shadow and lifted him upon their shoulders. I let them go ahead of me and once everyone was out I exited to have General Hannon approach me.

"Thank you Raptor." He said with a relief of a tone.

I smiled and replied.

"I just hope the doctors can help him."

Hannon nodded and began to lead me after my men.

"What happened over there?" He asked.

"I'd rather not talk about it here sir." I stated as we entered the base behind my men.

Everyone in the halls stopped to stare at Shadow in amazement. I don't know why it's amazing maybe they thought he was dead, but in his current shape it looks like he already is.

We entered the research wing and slowly we made our way to Marx's room.

"Does Marx know we found Shadow?" I asked as we stopped in front of the door.

Hannon nodded his head and replied.

"I didn't get a chance to tell him."

"Why not?" I asked kind of surprised.

Hannon slowly replied.

"We had a problem while you were gone."

As my men got Shadow inside the room I asked Hannon.

"What kind of problem?"

Hannon quickly explained.

"Ghost is locked in Dove's room and we can't get him out."

"Why not?" I asked in confusion.

Hannon lowered his head and replied.

"He has a gun and he's extremely unstable."

My eyes widened and immediately I asked.

"What the fuck happened Hannon!?"

Quickly I began to make my way down the hall with Hannon after me.

"Dove told him about the baby and he nearly killed her along with Dom!" Shouted Hannon.

Instantly I stopped and turned back at Hannon to ask in anger.

"Dom's dead?"

Hannon shook his head and quickly corrected himself.

"No he's not…well we don't know! Marx tried his best but it will take some time before we know for sure!"

"My question is why is Ghost with Dove and not in jail!? More so with a gun!" I asked in complete rage.

"He was in jail but he got out. It was my fault he got the gun and managed to get to Dove. He hasn't killed her, all we know is that he's upset." Replied Hannon.

"Where's Dom?!" I asked.

"In recovery, but we need to deal with Ghost before he gets worse." Stated Hannon.

I nodded and asked.

"Where is he?"

Hannon nodded and took me to where he was being held with Dove.

Marx and Silver stood there along with a few soldiers and Hannon ordered.

"Out."

Everyone looked back to see me and Marx quickly approached.

"Don't do anything haste. He's losing it in there. One wrong move and Dove could die." He stated.

"I'll be fine, just go to your room I have a surprise for you and Silver in there." I stated while pushing him by me.

Marx and Silver both rushed out and I guess off to the room.

Hannon slowly looked back at me.

"He blocked the door. You are going to have to get him to let you in." He stated.

I nodded as Frost came in behind me.

"What's going on?" He asked.

Hannon quickly dragged Frost aside as I approached the door.

I listened as Hannon explained the problem to him and it was clear Ghost was affecting him as well.

Gently I placed my ear on the door and listened to hear him crying.

"Knock! Knock! Ghost?" I said calmly as he stopped crying.

"Leave me alone Raptor!" He ordered.

"You know I can't do that." I stated.

Ghost went silent as I begged.

"I'm not going to hurt you Ghost. Please open the door so we can talk."

Ghost remained silent as I added.

"If you want I can get rid of everyone else here so we can be alone?"

Slowly Ghost replied.

"Just you!"

Immediately I glanced at Frost and Hannon who started to back out of the room.

Once they were gone I said.

"It's just me Ghost. Now please open the door."

I heard him get up and slowly he began to toss stuff around. It must have been what he used to block the door.

Once it was clear I waited as I heard him begin to make his way back to where he must have been sitting.

"Come in slow!" He ordered as I reached for the knob.

"Ok Ghost, I'm coming in." I stated as I opened the door to find him sitting next to Dove who was laying in the bed asleep.

I stared at Ghost as he held his gun on his leg.

"Shut the door." He ordered as I stopped.

I nodded and carefully shut the door as he asked.

Once it was closed Ghost looked at my weapons.

"Take it all off." He ordered.

"Ok Ghost." I replied calmly as I went for my M9.

Slowly I sent it to him along with my knife.

Ghost looked at me and shouted.

"I want it all!"

I took a breath being caught and slowly went to my back.

I gently took out my other M9 and tossed it to him.

It landed next to his feet and quickly he pushed them to the side of the room.

Slowly Ghost got up and approached me while holding the gun at my head.

The barrel rested on my forehead and I shook in fear as he unlatched my armor.

Once it was off he sent it next to my weapons.

Slowly Ghost walked back to Dove.

"What do you want?" He asked as he stared at her.

"I want you to tell me what happened." I replied.

Ghost smiled and replied.

"My brother fucked my girl and got her pregnant that is what happened."

"I know Ghost but I also know you wouldn't do this solely because of that. What happened?" I asked again.

"First I was tossed back in a cell and then I got attacked by Hannon!" He replied in anger.

"Why did Hannon attack you?" I asked in confusion.

"He had all the right to! I would have done the same thing knowing I was the one who killed the baby!" Replied Ghost in rage.

My eyes widened.

"You killed the baby?" I asked trying to remain calm.

"I didn't mean too! I was so upset and I lost control over myself! I caused all of this!" Replied Ghost.

I could feel him breaking if he hasn't already.

"Is that why she is here?" I asked him while trying to get closer.

Ghost nodded his head in approval.

"I didn't mean too!" He stated in tears.

"I know you didn't Ghost but it's not your fault." I stated as I got next to the bed.

"How is it not my fault?" He asked in confusion.

"You didn't know what you were doing. I understand." I stated while reaching for his hand that held the gun.

Ghost saw my hand coming in for gun and as soon as I drew too close he aimed at me.

Instantly I backed up in fear as he shouted.

"You don't understand Raptor! How could you!?" He asked in unstable rage.

Tears slowly came out from my eyes and it made Ghost look at me in shock.

"I lost my little girl no longer then a year ago Ghost." I stated while reaching for my wallet.

Ghost still aimed at me as I showed him the picture of my little girl.

Slowly Ghost took the wallet and glanced back and forth at me and the picture of my daughter.

"How old was she?" He asked as he let the wallet hit the ground under his feet.

Carefully I replied.

"Only two. Her name was Abbey."

Ghost was confused as I said.

"She died because of me…I killed her." I stated as my tears rolled onto my shirt.

Ghost was completely shocked as I tried to get closer again.

"You killed your own little girl?!" He asked in disbelief.

"It was an accident." I stated as I got near to his gun.

"How do you just kill your daughter by accident!? What kind of father are you!?" He asked in tears.

"Please Ghost calm down." I begged as I reached for the weapon.

"What kind of man are you?!" He asked as we stared into each others eyes.

"I'm not the one that deserves to live!" I replied in tears as my hand touched the gun's barrel.

Ghost's face immediately went from sadness to pure anger and seconds and I widened my eyes as he pulled the trigger.

"BANG! UGHHHH!" I gagged as the round was sent into my chest.

Ghost stared at me in hatred as blood came out from my mouth.

Slowly I fell down to my knees and Ghost shouted.

"Your right! You don't deserve to live!"

My eyes widened as he gripped the trigger.

Just as his finger was about to finish me off my men came bolting in aiming directly at Ghost who immediately grabbed me by the neck and spun me around towards them.

My blood dripped onto my shirt and rolled down my leg as Frost and Hannon eyed Ghost down at gunpoint.

"Let him go!" Ordered one of my men as Ghost tightened his grip on my neck.

My blood was getting lodged in my throat as Ghost shouted.

"STAY AWAY OR I'LL KILL HIM!"

As hard as he could Ghost rammed the barrel into the side of my face. Fear took over as Frost begged.

"Please Ghost it doesn't have to go this way! Just drop the gun and let Raptor go!"

Ghost shook his head and shouted.

"I CAN'T!"

My men were about to drop Ghost when Hannon ordered.

"Hold your fire!"

Everyone remained calm as Ghost stared at him.

Hannon carefully stepped forward when Ghost screamed.

"STOP!"

Hannon immediately stopped as Marx and Silver came rushing in from hearing the gunshot.

They stared at me in fear as Hannon said.

"You can't do this Ghost."

"I'LL KILL HIM!" Stated Ghost as he gripped the trigger.

Ghost began to slowly back up towards the wall while Hannon and Frost moved forward.

"Think for a second Ghost." Ordered Hannon as Ghost looked at me.

"If you kill Raptor I will have to ether kill you or put you behind bars for life. You know you can't do that. Midnight needs you." Stated Hannon as Ghost screamed.

"Leave her out of this!"

"She'll be without a father for the rest of her life ether way after you kill him or you can let him go and hand yourself over. I promise I won't hurt you and if you let him go you can see Dove anytime you want. Ok?" Asked Hannon as I began to feel faint from blood loss.

Ghost was debating the options and replied.

"I want to come back to work!"

"You can without charges. Dom will forgive you and so will Dove and if it makes you feel any better Shadow is here as well. We found him just a few hours ago." Stated Hannon as Ghost began to panic.

"He's alive!?" He asked in shock.

Hannon nodded and got really close to him as he replied.

"He's in the next room. Just drop the gun and Raptor and you can see him." Pleaded Hannon as my head dropped.

Ghost was confused on if he should trust anyone and slowly I felt him undo his grip on the gun.

"Ding!"

The gun dropped next to our feet and Ghost gently pushed me towards Hannon who caught me in his arms.