I take in a deep breath then pull off my mask, my Mother makes her way over to us in a quick movements.

"Who are you?" She looks at Roach, her British accent reminds me of my own.

With another deep breath before Roach can answer I do, "I'm your daughter."

She turns to me and gives a soft chuckle, revealing her beautiful smile, "That my daughter, I already know, but I don't know your friends,"

"I'm Gary Sanderson, but formally known as Roach," Roach explains quickly,

Mom gives nod as she speaks, "Ah, so you're that Roach fellow I was hearing about. Apart of the Taskforce 141, which was betrayed by General Shepherd? That was his name right?"

I raise my eyebrows questioningly, "How, do you know that? How do you know me?"

"Come with me and I'll explain," My mother signals me to follow her, and I do.

She walks up a set of stairs into a caravan and I follow along, it's nice roomy, pillows lay on the ground and I see her pull out what looks to be a laptop.

"You may not know it, but I've been waiting for a long time for you to find me. I've been watching you ever since you were not but a few months old and were given to Amanda and Drake,"

"But, how?" I question further not understanding how she was able to.

My mother chuckles once more, "I have many connections in this world."

Sighing I ask again, "I've read my actual file, how did I get this 'Bad luck'?"

"You didn't get it Alex, you were born with it. Something in your DNA naturally has it that most other people don't," My mother frowns, "And that Simon boy. What was his call-sign...Ghost was it? He was that lieutenant of the Taskforce wasn't he?"

She gives a smile, "Never could stay away from those high ranking boys. I guess you get that from me,"

"Doesn't matter now. He thought I was dead then went out with my 'best friend' I was stupid to even fall for him," I reply harshly.

"Oh Alexandra, I guess more of your personality is your father's. You can't hold a grudge against him if he's already apologized, you were captured by Shepherd's men and was held there for a month and a half. People lose faith in that much time and need comfort for their loss," My mother says gently.

I stay silent letting her words soak in, am I holding a grudge? I can't ponder it too long until I realize she mentioned I had my fathers personality, "My father, who is he?"

She gives me an almost hurt look then shakes her head, "He was a good man, but he was taken off the project before you were born, I never saw him again after that,"

I'm about to question her further but I'm cut off my a soft high pitch voice, "Grandma!"

My mothers head shoots up, she then gives me a big smile, "Alex, I think you need to meet someone,"

I raise my eyebrows, "What do you mean? Who is it?"

"Your daughter,"

My eyes go wide and I sit there completely still, "H-how?"

"I told you I have many connections of the world, I adopted her after you were forced to put her up adoption. Come on you'll love her," My mother gets up from her seat and offers a hand, I take it and get up.

She steps out of the caravan, and I take yet another deep breath and step out.

"Grandma! Look!" The little girl gives a small piece of paper to my mother and she grins, "It looks beautiful Belle,"

Rosabelle has dark curly red hair that goes all the way down her back and with bright blue eyes, she had naturally pink cheeks and gives a sweet smile to my mother.

My mother chuckles then taps her shoulder and points to me, I still stand there frozen in my spot taking in everything, that was my daughter and my mother.

Belle squeaks out of excitement and runs over to me, she wraps her dainty arms around my waist, "Mommy!"

I feel tears spring in my eyes and I feel like I've been punched in the gut, I kneel down and let the tears slide down my cheeks, "Rosabelle?" I wrap her in a hug as I close my eyes and allow myself to cry.

For once it wasn't out of pain and suffering, but they were out of joy and happiness.

The hug lasts a few moments and Belle backs up to get a good look at me and she then begins to question, "Mommy what happen to your long hair? How did you get those scars? Where have you been?"

I wipe my tears and answer, "Mommy, has been through a lot lately and needed to come home, I've been out there searching for you and grandma,"

Belle wraps her arms around my neck and pick her up and walk over to my mother, my mom grins, "She looks just like you."

"I can see that," I give a soft chuckle and I see Roach and Anya make there way over to us.

Roach looks at me for a second then looks at Belle, "Um, did we interrupt something?"

I shake my head, "Roach, meet my little girl, Rosabelle."

Roach gives me a wide eyed look, and stands there speechless, Belle giggles, "You have a funny name,"

"He does, but I like to call him Bug. It's a little more cute," I give a small grin as I look at her and she giggles again.

"Come on, dinner is almost ready," My mother signals us to follow her.

We all sit there in the cool night air eating in quiet, and I notice Belle giving a shy grin to a little boy who looks about a year older then her.

"She has a crush on him," My mother whispers to me.

I give a soft chuckle, "I can tell,"

Just then Roach pokes her and she protests, this then somehow turns into a poking war and we all begin to laugh as Belle who is getting tickled by Roach.

"My dad, what was he like?" I quietly ask my mom.

I know she won't tell me who he is, but I want to know what he's like.

My mother gives me a small smile, "He was, different from most men. He was a lieutenant back when we met, we were partners during the Operation. Like I said before you have his attitude. But he was always sweet to me,"

"I guess falling for a lieutenant runs in the family," I give a small grin as I look at the ground.

My mother chuckles, "He was the one to call the shots, had a good wit about him too. Just like you I suppose,"

After a moment I speak up, "Why did you go off the grid? And why did you give me to Amanda and Drake?"

My mother frowns, "Because you brought such bad luck upon the Operation it was agreed to have you terminated. But I didn't agree to it. Amanda and Drake were also taken off the Operation at the time and I took you to them, they agreed to keep you safe and I had to go cover my tracks to make sure they didn't find me,"

I sigh, I guess I really do have bad luck. But if my luck was that bad then I wouldn't have found my mother and daughter safe and alive.

Belle finally got out Roach's grasp and gave another giggle with a toothy grin, she quickly trots to me and jumps up on my lap.

I ruffle her hair as I smile, she yawns then says, "Mommy, can you sing for me?"

Stilling smiling I nod as I think of a song.

I remember tears streaming down your face when I said I'd never let you go.

When all those shadows almost killed your light.

I remember you said "Don't me here alone."

But all that's dead and gone and past.

Tonight.

Just close your eyes, the sun is going down, you'll be alright.

No one can hurt you now.

You and I'll be,

Safe and Sound.

By the time I end Belle's head is resting against my arm and she's sound asleep.

I gently pull her hair to her side and look at her neck to see her birthmark.

"Funny how we all have it," My mother speaks up.

"I never thought anything of it. Do you have it?" I ask curiously.

Mom nods, "I originally had it, then you got it and it was passed to Belle,"

"Does she have my bad luck?" I whisper.

She shakes her head, "She carries good luck. Such bubbly little thing,"

"She reminds me of myself back when I was new to the One-Fore-One," I smile reminiscing as I stroke the child's hair.

I never thought I would see Belle again, I thought when I was forced to put for adoption she would share my same fate of never being loved as a child, but seeing her know.

She has family that loves her, she has me. Out of only a few hours of knowing her I'm already wrapped around her little finger. She was more precious then gold to me.

"Thank you for taking care of her," I say sincerely as I look at Mom.

"I had to do it until you were ready," Mom grins.

I give her a small smile then pick up Belle and get to her bed.

Yawning I got in bed, feeling Belle curl against me. The small child has a grin cross her face in her sleep, and I can't help but to smile back.

I close my eyes and give another yawn as my eyes begin to feel heavy. Finally giving in I let my eyes close and slowly drift to sleep.

My eyes shoot open when I heard a loud scream with more following and I see light reflecting off the door of the caravan.

"Mommy what's going on?" Belle asks timidly.

I grab my mask and put it on, "Come on sweetie, we need to get going."

"Where?" Belle asks curiously as we hear more screaming, I quickly get up and pick her up as well.

I pull open the cracked door of the caravan to see other caravans on fire and men shooting. I quickly hop down and hold Belle tight as I look for my mom, Roach and Anya.

Just then I see my mother in the distance snap a soldiers neck, damn, she might of be rusty but she could clearly kick some arse.

"Alex! We need to get going! They've found us!" My mother calls out as she runs to us.

Just then we see Roach and Anya come out, Roach's tent?

"Come on! I know a way out of here!" Anya says as we all quickly run to the camel's.

Just then I put Belle on one hump of the camel then get on the other, I wont lie, camel's have always slightly freaked me out, mainly the two-humped ones, which I'm unfortunately having to ride.

"Come on! Lets get out of here!" Anya says as we all quickly ride away from the mess.

"Where are we headed?" I ask.

"There's a base, about 50 miles south from here, I know a guy." Anya replies.

"Anya was this really a good idea?" I say flatly as we sit in the interrogation room of the U.S. Army's base.

"Trust me," Anya replies steadily as we wait.

I sigh, "Who is this guy you know anyways?"

"His call-sign is Sandman, leader Team Metal in the Delta Force unit. Ranking Master Sergeant. You were apart of the One-Fore-One right?" Anya asks curiously.

I nod, "Yeah, why?"

"They did a joint op together in Ukraine when the One-Fore-One began. Codename Operation Kingfish, they were trying to find Makarov at the time, he should be here."

"I wasn't there at the time the Operation was being held, I heard about it from Ghost though. How can we trust this Sandman guy?" I ask with a slight grim look.

"Trust me, we can trust him." Anya says right as the door opens.

I see man wearing most likely the Delta Force armor, he also wore a helmet and black tinted sunglasses, even with practically his whole face being covered I can see his sour look, "Anya, you're a dumbass, you know that right?"

Anya scoffed, "We had no where else to go. Ciara, meet Sandman."

"He seems like a bitch," I note, which earns me her glare.

Sandman shook his head, "Who are you?"

Ignoring his question I answer, "Anya said you did a join op with The Taskforce 141 true?"

Sandman gave Anya a death glare, he then turns his gaze back to me and nods, "That's right. What about it?"

"I was apart of the One-Fore-One before it became disavowed. You probably know John Price then?"

"Get to the point," Sandman crosses his arms.

"I'm the old man is like a father figure. I'm Alex," I reply with a flat look.

Sandman gave a considerable look, "The girl he talked about, before we started the op, is you?"

"Been awhile but yeah," I reply dully, "Is my daughter ok?"

"She's fine. If you know Price...Then you're probably going to want to come to this." Sandman signals us to follow me, and we get up from our chairs and do so.

After walking down the hallways for a bit Sandman opens a door and walks in, this must be there War room.

Just then I see about of men, guessing they're probably his team, Sandman turns to look at us, "That's Grinch, Frost, Truck."

"What does the fox say!" Frost bursts out as Truck begins to laugh, and I see Grinch with his elbows on the table and he rubs the temple of his head as if he was irritated.

"Frost shut your mouth before I shoved a grenade up your-." Grinch is cut off by Sandman clearing his throat as he crosses his arms.

"Gentleman," Sandman says as he takes seat.

Anya takes a seat by him and I sit in between Frost and Grinch, in hopes that maybe I can keep the two (Mainly Grinch), from tearing out each others throats. It almost reminded me of the way Ghost and Roach would act sometimes.

Just then we see look to the right were a projector appears and the lights darken.

{Receiving Call}

Sandman answers.

"Did our man talk?" The voice belongs to Price.

"They always talk," Sandman replies, "We got names, dates, locations. Volk gave us everything, even Fregata."

"It seems your hunch was right, Captain." Sandman leans back in his seat.

"Makarov is already making friends," Price replies dully.

"He's meeting with his top advisors six hours from now. Location is Hotel Lustig. It's in the center of the city, near the square." Sandman holds a smug look, "We have Tier One groups assigned to handle this, but I don't think they'll make it in time..."

Just then I see a map appear of Price and Soaps location, "But you're close," Sandman continues.

"Very," Price answers, "I'll contact you a list when it's done."

"Oh and Price, one more thing, we found some of your friend, she wants to speak to you." Sandman says as he gets up, signaling his team to get up as well.

He then grabs Anya's arm and pulls her out of her chair, she scoffs and they all leave the room.

"John, it's Alex," I say as I hear the door click shut. I stand up.

"Alex? Where the bloody hell did you go?" Price says demandingly.

"I had to take of some personal business, I'll explain once we meet back up in again, just be prepared to have some company,"

"What type of company?" Price asks.

I chuckle, "You know I'm not gonna answer that, Roach is fine by the way."

"Say, how about we race to see who gets to the Hotel faster. By the time I get there it will you'll probably be in position,"

"Roger that," Price replies.

"See you on the far side, mate." I reply letting my full accent come out as I hang up the phone.

I then turn on my heels and open the door and walk out.

"How'd it go?" Sandman asks.

"Fine, I'm going to meet him in Prague, they'll be in position by the time I get there, but better late then never right?"

Sandman nods, "We'll keep your girl and the lady here if you want,"

"Sounds good, when do I set out?" I ask.

"An hour from now, be ready. You're gear will be in the locker rooms." Sandman says as he walks away.

And now we wait.

Wassup People?! Yay another update! I just thought I would do this, cause I can!

Anyways I hope you guys like this nice, light and fluffy chapter cause the next one is going to be, ummmm, I'm beginning to feel really, really bad for what I'm planning.

But again enjoy the fluffiness while you can ^_^

Anyways I'm off, and as always: Stay Beautiful My Readers.

Cheers!

Sincerely, Red Dawn Shadow.