Hereford Base; Helipad

July 1st, 2021

Derek POV

The helicopter touched down at the base, by this time the girl was already back in the case. Your squad got off the heli and started to walk back towards the base, you and John each held a side of the case and started to walk towards the doors of the base. You saw Lesion waiting outside as per requested.

Lesion: That the experiment?

Derek: Was the experiment, do you have a place sealed off for containment.

Lesion: We do, if you'll follow me I can show you the way.

He started to walk inside as you turned your head to your squad

Derek: Robert, I want you to give six the debrief, after that you can go do whatever you want, enjoy the break.

You and John carried the case inside and followed Lesion to an area sealed off and covered, you placed the case down and looked around.

Derek: Hey Liu, is this an interrogation room?

Lesion: With such short notice, we couldn't find anywhere else, plus with the window display we can always keep the situation monitored.

Derek: What about decontamination?

Lesion: Still needs to be set up, so once that case opens, no one is allowed inside or out.

Derek: Well can't exactly leave her alone, you two close the door behind you, I'll stay here and give her some company.

Bulldog: You sure you'll be alroght by yourself?

Derek: Sean and I used to do week long stakeouts that involved us staying the in the same spot for countless hours. I think I'll be fine for a couple hours.

Lesion: If anything goes wrong, there's a distress button on the table.

Derek: I don't think it'll be necessary, John get some rest. Liu, let me know when the decontamination room is finished.

The two left the room and sealed the door, you walked over to the case and gave it a couple knocks. The lid came off and the girl sat up and looked around.

???: Woah, bit off putting domt you think?

Derek: Its make shift, but it'll have to do. I'm stuck here for the next couple hours so might aswell know your name. Can't keep referring to you as "girl" right?

Kiera: Kiera, my name is Kiera.

Derek: Well Kiera, it's good to meet you.

Kiera: Once again, they aren't going to run experiments on me, right?

Derek: No, I know Liu and Elena, they aren't going to do anything that'll put you in harms way.

Kiera: And if they do?

Derek: Then we'll be sitting in a room and I'll be trying to figure out why. They know I can trust them, the most they'll probably do is a blood sample so they can try and work out an antidote.

Kiera: Hm, so what now?

Derek: Well for now, I need to keep all this shit on, luckily it's not so heavy.

Kiera: New gear?

Derek: Yea, its well needed since we do more of the "Holy shit there's alot of guns and explosions" type shit.

Kiera: Suicide?

Derek: Yea, could say that. I told them to rest since it's getting late, but who knows. They might be all talking to Elena right now.

R&D Department

The 4 Bravo members walked in with Mark slamming his fist down on the bench Elena was working at.

Mira: Oh, hey boys. How was the first mission with your new gear?

NATO: Great, but that's not the important part.

Mira: What seems to be the issue?

NATO: Robert kept calling my helmet a toaster, imma need a new helmet.

Mickey: Yea I don't mean to be that guy either, but the nogs on my helmet have some deficiencies, anyway you could just mold the helmet to something better?

Bulldog: I need some big ass shoulder pads, like I wanna be a tank. Like this guy.

John took out his phone and showed a picture of Jorge to Elena.

Mira: Guys, you do realize this would take weeks to do right?

Mickey: We can wait it out.

Elena just sighed as she waved them off and went back to working on her next project

Back in the Containment Room

Derek POV

Just praying to God Demo was actually serious when debriefing the mission. Son of a bitch likes to over exaggerate.

Kiera: Sounds like quite alot.

Derek: It is, but how do you feel.

Kiera: Just hot really, what did they even put into my system?

Derek: You have a modified version of the Chimera virus, you were a test subject to see if they could create bio-weapons, it worked.

Kiera: So I'm a monster?

Derek: No, not even close. Your family was notified of the situation and that you're currently in the U.K. to be treated. We'll find a cure.

Kiera: And if you can't?

Derek: Well then I guess we'll just never accept that outcome.

The speakers inside the room came to life as Liu voice was easily recognizable

Lesion: Decontamination room is complete, you're free to leave Colt.

You stood up from leaning against the wall and started to head towards the door

Derek: If you'll excuse me, there's someone I have to go have a chat with.

Kiera: Before you go, why are you so protective of my safety?

Derek: Because why shouldn't I? It's the humane choice to make.

You looked towards the ground, then back up

Derek: Plus... I don't want anyone else's lives to be as bad as mine, considering you're also fairly young aswell. I'll be back check up, alright?

Kiera: Y-yea, have fun with your chat.

Derek: Oh... I will.

Interrogation Room

You opened the door to the dimly lit room and slammed the door shut. The mask sitting across the table lifted his head and let out a slight chuckle

Mask Scientist: Here to try and gain more information?

You walked towards the table and slammed your fist onto it

Derek: Alroght jackass, you know exactly what I'm here for. I'd advise you talk or else this can become very painful.

Mask Scientist: Are you talking about how to get laid? Here's a tip, shoot the man in the room and that'll make them comply.

You walked up next to the mask and slammed his head onto the table

Derek: Enough with the fucking games, how do you cure the virus.

Mask Scientist: You have a better chance figuring it out on your own.

Derek: I don't have time for your bullshit. Last chance to give answers or we can play a game.

Mask Scientist: Does the game involve you killing yourself.

Derek: No, but your arrogance can cause your own.

You walked over to a bench and picked up a knife and walked back over to the mask. You unclamped one of his hands from his chair and placed it onto the table. You placed the tip of the knife between his thumb and index finger.

Derek: We can either do this the easy way, or the fun way. Not really fun for you, but pretty damn fun for me.

Mask Scientist: Alright fine, you want truth? Truth is, there is no antidote, we never needed it. You're in the dark on that one.

Derek: So then why do it.

Mask Scientist: For power of course, to have the ability to take over anywhere we pleased. This is no ordinary virus, this is a gift bestowed to us by the gods.

Derek: Yea? Well it's a gift that will never see the light of day. It dies right here.

Mask Scientist: Your efforts will go unnoticed. Each time you thwart our plans, we just come back and hit harder or bring back the same plan. The virus will never die, and our efforts will remain the same.

Derek: Strong words for the one bound to a chair.

You lift the knife away from his hand and tied it back down to the armchair

Derek: I'll be back for you if we still can't crack this antidote. And if she can't be cured, your death will be pleasurable.

Mask Scientist: My job is already done, my life Carrie's no meaning anymore. Once the masks gain the intel we have produced, nothing will stop them.

Derek: Yea... whatever you say.

You exited the interrogation room and head straight for Harry's office. You reached the doors and gave it s few knocks before walking in

Harry: Derek, what brings you here?

Derek: Have a bit of s favor to ask you.

Harry: What is it.

Derek: Recruit Squad Omaha, I want them to join my task force.

Harry: With all due respect Derek, that squad is still fairly new to everything. You'd be giving them s death sentence.

Derek: I don't have a lot of trust in them doing missions alone, having some of my squad members assisting them would be better. Plus then at that point they'll be fully under my wing for better guidance.

He thought about it for a second before placing his hands on his desk

Harry: Alright, I'll allow it. On one condition.

Derek: What is it?

Harry: There is an event happening in Berlin, Germany. Some of my operators will be there, can I entrust in you to be on your best behavior and bodyguard for them.

Derek: If it means I get to have squad Omaha in my task force, then I see no issue with doing such a small task.

Harry: Good, plane leaves tomorrow morning.

Derek: Alright, pleasure doing business with you. I'll make sure they're fine throughout it.