Hello from the other side...
Okay, enough of that. Hey! I'm back after what feels like a year long hiatus. I apologize for leaving for a while, but I had personal things going on that prevented me from being able to work on updates for my stories.
I went and saw 13 Hours tonight, which is the movie about what happened in Benghazi a few years ago in 2012. After I watched it, I remembered my stories here and I decided to become active again.
I have officially taken this story off of hiatus, and put my Assassin's Creed story on hiatus so I can focus on this one. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter, and as always, I don't own COD Ghosts or its characters. Just my characters and this storyline. Enjoy!
- Firestorm
Chapter 3: His Return
The day couldn't have started off any worse.
It was 11:00, which was an hour after Mack was supposed to wake up. Now she had missed training, and her instructors would be very pissed with her when she saw them again. Damn alarm clock...and it's snooze button.
"Mackenzie? Are you awake yet?"
After hearing the familiar voice, Mack turned her attention to the door. It was her father's voice, and he was checking in on her like used to do every morning when she was younger.
"Yes dad."
On the other side of the door, her father sighed in relief. He had begun to worry after she didn't show up for her medical and combat training earlier that morning. When someone suggested that he check her room, he immediately went and prayed that she was okay...and alone.
"There better not be a boy in there with you, or you will be in serious trouble young lady."
Mack's face quickly reddened as her father opened her door with his master key.
"DAD!" She yelled, and covered herself. She normally slept in a tank top and running shorts, so it revealed quite a bit of her skin.
Seeing that his daughter wasn't dressed yet, he quickly turned away and blushed.
"Damn it Mack...you should've warned me."
"You shouldn't abuse your master key privilege."
With that comment, he chuckled. She was right, but he had to make sure his little girl was okay. After what happened with Lindsey and their unborn daughter Arielle, he wasn't willing to take anymore chances with his daughter, or his only son for that matter.
"Your brother heard about your confrontation with Noah yesterday. He said to tell you he was proud of you."
Mackenzie, who was checking her text messages, immediately turned her attention to her father. She hadn't heard from Aaron in months since he left on a classified mission.
"Wait...you talked to Aaron?"
"Yes. After you stormed off yesterday, I didn't get the chance to tell you that he's coming home." Her father began, smiling. "The mission was successful."
Hearing the news, Mack smiled widely. She had missed her older sibling greatly, and was deeply worried for his safety. Now to hear that he was okay and coming home safely was the greatest news she has heard in weeks.
"That's great news! When will he be back?"
"It depends. We're expecting sometime around -"
"Now?"
When he heard another voice, Daniel's soldier instincts kicked in. He quickly pulled out his gun and aimed it at the stranger.
"Whoa dad! Calm down...it's just me."
Once Daniel realized who the stranger was, he lowered his gun and smiled.
"Aaron."
"Dad."
Meanwhile, Mackenzie laughed and rubbed the back of her neck. Her brother had always been good at sneaking up on people. Her father chuckled and stood up, then hugged his only son for the first time in months.
"Good to have you back, son."
"It's good to be back."
Feeling neglected, Mackenzie coughed to try and get her family's attention. Aaron turned and smiled at his little sister.
"Hey Mack. I heard about your little tantrum yesterday, and dad's stubbornness. I think you had every right to kick Noah's ass." He encouraged.
She chuckled and nodded.
"Made him cry like a little child too."
"Really? Now that's impressive."
"I know. I even -"
Daniel sighed and rubbed his head.
"I'd hate to break up the reunion so soon, but somebody needs to get to training before she's put on combat probation." He said, and glared at Mack. She just sighed.
"Okay, I get it. But I need you two to leave before I get dressed, or I'll have to show Aaron how badly I kicked Noah's ass yesterday."
Aaron glanced back at his father, and raised his eyebrows. He just shook his head.
"Message received. You have five minutes to be at the weapons and combat room. Don't be late."
Mackenzie nodded.
"All right. See you guys there."
After that, both men left, but not before Aaron gave her a hug. Once they were gone, Mack smiled.
If only mom and Arielle were here...then it would be perfect. They would be a family.
That's it for now! I hope it was okay. Please leave your reviews if you can. Thanks!
- Firestorm