A Ghost In the Night

by Red Dawn Shadow

Ghost has been just fine on his own in the Task Force 141, but his life is turned up side down when he meets the new FNG Alex Stone, Seeing that both are complete opposites, Alex herself is curious to see who the man behind the mask really is. Note: im new to the fanfic writing so it might suck but i'm just saying :) Rated T for Language and Possible suggestive themes :)

6. When You Over Think

Me and Ghost look at each other for a second, I can see right through his balaclava, he's speechless.

I raise my eyebrows as I feel a smile on my face,

"Well damn aren't you the one to whip out comebacks." Toad comments

I smirk and say "Aye, it is hard to recover from one of my comebacks, it's ok Love." I say as I playfully put my hand on his shoulder

I hear tons of fan girl giggles,

"What the fuck." is all Ghost can say,

He's confused, I can tell. I suppose I am quite the confusing person, what type of girl decides to encourage her unwanted rumored relationship?

I raise my eyebrows and say "Well apparently that means tonight's dinner is off."

All eyes are on us.

"What!?." Ghost says still confused

I seriously need to find a doctor to have this looked at, I should be puking my guts out, not playing with everyone's head, I feel slightly bad to see Ghost this confused.

"You know what...Screw it, were done." I say flatly as I begin to walk off.

I hear gasps from the gay guys.

"The hell, we never even started." Ghost's southern accent comes in majorly, my last words must of slapped him back to reality

I have a huge grin on my face as I walk back in the base, I get to the locker room and open my locker

"Can you please explain what the fuck just happened out there!?." I heart Ghost say

I give a small laugh as I turn to face him.

"You are such a critic." I say as I pull a shirt over my sports bra.

"Explain!." He demands

"Everyone says were going out right? well why not have fun with it." I say with a shrug

Ghost raises his eyebrows "By that you mean?."

"Give them what they want, Make a huge scene and break up, and they shut up." I say

"No way." Ghost replies

"Ok ok, but i'm still gonna mess around with this whole entire relationship deal, you do know that right."

"You have serious problems if you think this is a joke." Ghost retorts

"Joke? it basically is, tell me right now if there was ever going to be a relationship between us." I say smoothly

Ghost is taken back by my words.

"What makes you think there would be." He gives a equal tone

I shrug and say "Nothing I suppose." I hide a sigh as I open the door and walk out.

"Why does he have to act like that? is it seriously be a bad relationship if me and Ghost were together?." I think, No, no thoughts about him,

"He's made it clear he doesn't like you and you don't like him, so shut up and stop sulking." I tell myself

I go to MacTavish's office

There's a bottle of whiskey on the table as MacTavish sits there on the computer

"Whats up lassie?." MacTavish asks

"Nothing." I say slightly depressed as I pick up the bottle of whiskey and take a sip.

"It doesn't sound like nothing." MacTavish presses

I look down at the bottle of whiskey in my hands and take another sip.

"It's Ghost isn't it?." MacTavish guesses

"What makes you think it's him?." I ask

"You suck at hiding your facial expression's when your depressed."

"I just don't understand." I mutter

MacTavish raises his eyebrows. Back when I was 14 he was always the go-to-guy when I needed to vent.

"You've heard about me and Ghost's rumored relationship I take it?." I ask

He nods

"It's just... I don't see how the hell anyone could see us being in a relationship, I mean were completely opposite." I say with a huff

"Its called Love, You know the way two people can make each other smile every second there together or laughing for no reason, ya know." MacTavish says as he snatched the bottle from me and takes a drink of it

"Bullshit, ive known him for three days! it's not possible." I say as I cross my arms.

"Ok maybe Love is a bit drastic, Perhaps you just have a Crush." MacTavish says

"Oh god I guess I do have a crush on him." I try to swallow my ego and admit it but I cant.

"It is a lot to swallow, but we do have a couple of missions open." MacTavish offers

I frown for a moment and think "At times I don't even think Ghost wants me as a friend." I'm not sure what purpose I said this for but I still feel the need to vent.

"Ghost is just being Ghost, He just doesn't like the thought of being in a relationship, and you wanna know why?."

I don't have a chance to respond

"Cause Relationships are built around 'Trust' and Ghost isn't very giving in that department, Hell I don't even think the man trusts me."

I give a long sigh and take this all in,

"Honestly, I wouldn't be throwing such a big fit about this whole deal if it weren't for those godforsaken rumors." I mutter

"Aye, I know this already Alex, you made it clear when you were 14." MacTavish replies

I give a small smile, but it goes away quickly "You mentioned an opened Mission?."

MacTavish smiles and says "That's my girl."

"You remember are friend Derek?." MacTavish jokes

I raise my eyebrows and say "You mean the guy we shot in the head?."

"That's the one, We just found out that he was in a Trio."

"I take it, were chasing down 2 other war criminals."

"Aye, Have you missed Ukraine?."

"Absolutely, When do I set out?." I ask

"Sense your in a good mood, about 7 today don't be late."

"Roger that, and MacTavish can you tell me right now who's going on the mission?." I say

He sighs then replies with "Don't Worry Ghost isn't going, you'll be with Archer and Toad."

I smile and say "Alright."

Back when I was 14 I always had so much on my mind, too many people were around back then they wanted to talk and horse around, But when I was on missions, they were normally stealth, I could be in the open air and think on what to do,

Price always said "The best way too think is out in the open with no talking and a gun in your hand."

Those were words I lived by among the others he had said. I still cant believe it, He died!? Price was a persistent old man, it seemed like he'd never die, It just doesn't add up, I can literally feel it in my bones that he's alive,

We shared a special Father Daughter bond, this is how I know he is somehow alive.

I silently walk down the halls, not sure were to go, Ghost can be anywhere, he's unpredictable, and at the moment, I want to put a distance between us. Its why I'm going on the mission, to think about what I should do with the issue at hand, and to get away from Ghost

My head begins to hurt from all the thinking, so I head for the kitchen to get some Advil.

When I get there I see Scarecrow, Ozone, Archer and Toad. I begin to shuffle through the cabinets when I find the Advil I get some water and swallow it, I hate the bloody feeling of a pill being in my throat, but I hate headaches even more.

Afterwards I go to Archer and Toads table and sit down

"So you guys are going on this mission with me?." I start the conversation

"Wait your coming with us?." Toad scoffs

"Toad chill, I've done looked into her bio and a ton of higher up's say she's an amazing sniper." Archer says with a pleased toned

I blush and say "I learned from the best."

"Then maybe you'll be able to prove it." Toad says

I smirk and I think "You have no idea."

{Later that evening}

{3:15 A.M...}

{LOCATION SCANNING...}

{Somewhere along the border of Ukraine}

I load another mag into my Sniper before I slide down the steep hill, just then I hear Archers voice on the coms "Night you need to slip inside the main building, Toad head for the snipers tower and provide support, i'm heading for the back side, Night, me and you will link up when we get to the lower grounds of the base."

"Roger that." Me and Toad both say

There isn't any spot lights which I'm thankful for, but there's tons of flares on the ground. I carefully crawl through the tall grass, I slip pass a group of four.

"Hmmm, its gonna be a tight fit for me to make inside the base without going unnoticed, any soft spots you want to update me about Tavish?." I say quietly as I look at the main side of the base.

"Go to the southeast side of the base there should be a drop off that leads to a back door."

"On my way." I reply.

I quickly get into crouching position and make my way to the southeast side.

"Alright kid, God gave you a pair of eyes for a reason you need to put them to use. Search for any unusual patches of grass, or any fake walls."

"How do you know the different's?."

"You can see a part of the wall that creases, its a clear sign that its been covered up from its original state."

"You never fail to give me tips I already know Price." I mutter to myself

I take a couple of steps forward only to suddenly fall, I hit the ground on my back,

"You weren't kidding when you said drop off." I mutter, MacTavish chuckles in reply.

I force myself off the ground and back into crouching position. I see a poorly made wooden door, its slightly crooked. When I opened the door I only find a dark room, tons of dust fills it. I creep around a corner to see nothing

"I'm in the base." I say quietly to the coms

"Meet me in there technical room." I hear Archer say.

Hmm I wonder if that's a hot spot in the base. I know it sure as hell is in our base.

I slowly make my way around the maze like base, I can hear men talk from a floor above. water drips from the ceiling, the smell is terrible. the corner of the walls are covered in mold.

Just then I walk into another room

"Good to see your learning this base fast." I jump at Archers voice

"This is the tech room?." I whisper

"Yup, its the old one, they moved it above ground a long time ago." Archer explains

"Tread carefully, Hot stuff in there attracted some attention when she fell." Toad warns from the coms

"I think I had plenty attention before I fell if you seriously just called me 'Hot stuff'." I retort back

I hear no response. Me and Archer move quickly through the rotten old basement.

"Wait for my signal." Archer says in a hushed tone as he walks up the stairs, he carefully dodges every single squeaky step.

Just then he signals me up, I follow in his foot steps and dodge the squeaky steps as well.

"There's two at the table you take on ill take the other." Archer says

I zoom in on my scope and aim for the head of the guy on the right. I take a moment then pull the trigger. he drops out of his chair just as the left guy does the same.

"Nice shooting." Archer says approvingly

"You too mate." I reply

After that we silently make are way through the hall ways, we take out a few more guys and hide the bodies.

"Alright were outside the war room orders sir?." Archer asks

We must be behind the room cause I see no door, just a empty wall.

"Permission is a go, you can breach when ready.'

"My specialty." I say quietly as I take a C4 out and plant it on the wall.

When the charge explodes me and archer both go in,

My eyes lock on each target after the other drops.

"Room cleared." Archer says as the base alarm goes off

"Music to my ears." I say playfully,

"Alright Toad were on are way out of the base, be ready to fire as fast as you can."

"Roger that." Toad says.

I kick the door open as we both aim are snipers

"Ah so you like keeping a sniper on you when things go loud too?." I say

Archer laughs and replies with "I wouldn't have it any other way."

We both get a double kill when 4 men run up on us.

Me and Archer both start sprinting out.

"Short cut." Archer calls out as he takes my arm and yanks me into a room

"What the hell?." I ask

Archer smashes open a window and says "C'mon we don't have much time to waste."

I jump out the window and follows behind.

"Alright Toad get your ass out of there, meet us at the LZ." Archer says

"Last one there has to let Meat give them a makeover?." Toad bets

"Your on." I say as Me and Archer slip through a hole in the bob-wired fence.

Me and Archer are now running to see who can beat each other.

Just then we slide down a hill and see a helicopter in the distance, we keep sprinting, Just then we link up with toad

"I'll make sure to take a picture of you when you lose Night." Toad boasts.

"No so fast hot shot." I say as were about to make it to the helicopter, there both just a little ways ahead of me.

I grab both of them by the back of there uniforms and slam them together. I let out a evil laugh as I jump over them

"YOU LITTLE WHORE!." Toad swears

I give another Evil laugh as I hop onto the helicopter

Toad and Archer arrive at the same time

"I DEMAND A RECOUNT!." Archer yells

"I don't think counting is gonna help your problem boys, sense you both made it at the same time I guess you both have to suffer Meat's wrath."

"Well shit ill pay you 20 dollars if we just forget this bet." Archer reasons

"Hmm, 500 hundred dollars!." I say

"WHAT? that's outrageous!." Toad exclaims

"15 dollars." Archer says as his eyes narrow

"1,500 dollar!." I say playfully

"14 dollars." Archer replies

"200 Billion dollars!." I say in a loud tone

"Well that escalated quickly." MacTavish says with a laugh

"Fine 18 dollars!."

"Look no price can match up what Meat will do too both of your faces so, good luck." I say with a smile

They both begin mutter curses under there breath as I smother my laugh, this is going to be hilarious.

{The Next Day}

{10:54 A.M.}

{LOCATION: SCANNING...}

{Task Force 141 Base}

Toad and Archer sit in a stiff position as I let Meat shuffle through my makeup

"Oooh, Ahhh." Meat says as if he's watching fireworks

"So what did they do to deserve this?." Ozone asks

"Well they made a bet that they really shouldn't of done."

"The bastard cheated!." Toad scoffs

"Is this true?." Roach asks as he hides a laugh

"Cheating is such a overrated word...They just happened to be in position that I could work to my advantage." I say innocently

"She smashed both are heads together." Archer says bitterly

Just then Meat forces them to close there eyes as he picks up a hand full of makeup

Meat is only a quarter way in when we all hear "What the hell is this? a slumber party?."

"Shh you'll ruin it Ghost." Roach whispers in a girly tone.

Ghost rolls his eyes as he opens the fridge up.

I have my phone out so im video typing it all.

"So tell us Makeup Artist Meat, what are you doing." I ask as I zoom in on Archers face, who now as electric blue colored cheeks.

Meat straightens out and says in deep voice "Well if you can see I'm showing the crowd how to make these two ugly men into two hot hookers."

Ghost gives a disapproving shake of his head.

I zoom out of Archers face, and go to Ghost

"Here's the tight arse prima donna lieutenant, he never likes anything we do." I say as I zoom in on his balaclava

"Get that thing out of my face." Ghost says as he puts his hand on my phone and pushes it away.

I pull the camera on my phone to my face as I say "Now you know what I mean." I go back over to Meat who has put bright red eye shadow under Toads eyes.

"And we'll be back after this long boring session for the final look."

I turn off the camera as Meat looks offended as he says "Hey!."

After another 20 minutes I turn the camera back on

"And here's the finished product." I say with a proud tone

Archer has electric blue cheeks with HUGE bushy eyebrows, mascara its pulled all the way up his eyelids to the eyebrows. pink lipstick goes to his chin to under his nose.

I feel so bad for Toad, Toad has bright red eye shadow covering his under eyes, His face is literally plastered in glitter, all different types of blue's, Pinks, and greens.

Just then I turn off the camera on my phone.

Ghost almost chokes on his food when he looks up from his plate "Oh god."

"Hey Night can we barrow a few of your bra's?." Meat asks with a mischievous grin.

"Hell No." I retort as I cross my arms

"Awww dangit!." Meat says as he snaps his finger.

"Can we go wash this shit off now?." Toad says with a sigh.

"No not yet, I need to get a picture of this." To my surprise Ghost says this, He pops up next to me with his phone out

"Seriously!?." Archer says

I cover my hands over my mouth as I laugh,

"Ok, now you can go wash it off, I needed to have proof of how gay you both are." Ghost says with a snigger

I roll my eyes with a smile as I say "Men."

Authors Note: Hey People Wassup!? so I've been feeling a little inspired lately so I thought id write another chapter for this week, or weekend (whatever :P), So now its Night's turn to struggle with a few feels, But she quickly shoves Ghost out of her mind ^_^ , So I decided that id have Night go on a Mission with the other teammates just so we can get a feel for them all, But no worries cause her and Ghost will still have some awkward interactions just as well as normal ones soo yeah, I really I mean REALLY didn't want to get to sappy with this chapter so sorry if I failed there :(, I don't know what's up with Night playing around with this whole fake Relationship deal, sooo sorry for that as well, finally I don't know how many mistakes there are in this so sorry for the grammer, anyways. FREE CAKE... ya know, you all must be sick of cake xD FREE BROWNIES!

(P.S. I also want to thank you all for the reviews and I would like to give a special thanks to WheresDaBeef for helping and guiding me on some parts of the story 3)

Sincerely Red Dawn Shadow.