Wildseed Cafè, Singapore

Date: July 14th, 2021

Franklin POV

You took a sip of your coffee before placing it back on the table. You looked down the street before looking across the table

Patch: Robert, the fuck are you doing?

He peaked his head up above the newspaper that was in his hands

Demo: What does it look like I'm doing? I'm playing the part.

Patch: You realize we conceal our faces almost everyday right?

Demo: Yea?

Patch: So get rid of the fuckin paper and help me scout.

Demo: Man, why do I get the boring jobs.

Patch: My last mission was supposed to be like this, next thing I know I'm sprinting for dear life after stealing back a chick from bandits.

Demo: I miss the simpler times.

Patch: Don't we fucking all.

Demo: Time sure does fly by.

Patch: Just keep your eyes open for the target.

Demo: Wonder how the rooks are doin.

Patch: I'm sure they're having just as much fun as we are.

Nighthaven Base; Singapore

Date: July 14th, 2021

Derek POV

You stepped off the Osprey and stared towards the small base in the middle of the island. You felt a nudge on your shoulder and you turned to Sean

Mickey: This should be fun, right.

Derek: Well shit can get pretty deep. We are in the heart of our enemies.

Mickey: Not exactly a heart, a laboratory containing a shit load of intel and where they're training a new batch of "recruits".

Derek: They must think something's off if they're training recruits here.

Mickey: Yea, best to stay vigilant.

???: Pickens, Harvey. Get your asses on this line, now!

You moved to the other recruits in line and stood with them

Myers: First order of business today, we welcome you to your new home for the next couple of weeks while we get you up to par with Nighthaven standards. Today we will get you in uniform and test your accuracy. Afterwards, we'll show you your temporary barracks until you are moved back to the rig in the South China Sea. Now let's move!

You walked into the laboratory and was given a uniform. You were with Sean while putting on your vest, you turned your head and saw a woman with what seemed like green hair at the end of the room. You looked a bit longer before she turned over and noticed it was Ela. You quickly turned your head towards Sean.

Derek: Get your shit on and put on a balaclava.

Mickey: Why?

Derek: They're here.

Mickey: So what? They don't know what we look like.

Derek: Ela does dipshit.

Mickey: Oh fuck she's here?

Derek: Yes, now put on a balaclava and change the pitch of your voice.

Mickey: What about you? You have that fucking scar near your eye.

Derek: I'll think of something.

Sean put on a balaclava and a helmet while you did the same except you added a pair of tinted ballistic goggles. You stood in line as the group walked over

Smoke: These the recruits?

Myers: They are.

Smoke: Hm, we lost a good amount after the infiltration Nøkk made not too long ago, good ones.

Myers: Their background checks make them worthy replacements.

He stopped walking and turned to you and Mickey and looked closely at you

Smoke: Have we met before?

Derek: No sir.

Smoke: Hm, your stature seemed familiar.

Derek: Just here to do my part sir.

Smoke: Continue on then.

He walked further down the line while leaned in close to your ear

Mickey: Jackass been in Nighthaven for what, a couple weeks? And is already acting like some head boss?

Derek: Just keep your voice down and this'll be quick and easy.

Mickey: "Quick and easy", that's what Robert normally says before he goes to town.

Derek: Never describe Roberts wanking time as "going to town".

Mickey: Speaking of Robert though, how long do you think it'll take them to-

Myers: Without anymore chatter, you will go to your assigned rooms with your partner. Your role and schedules will be there. See you all tomorrow.

Mickey: The fuck, that's it?

Derek: I wouldn't question it and just get to our room.

You walked into a small room with two beds, a dresser, and a small futon. Sean sat down and continued to talk

Mickey: So, it takes us a good bit to actually make these identities, get accepted into Nighthaven, and THAT was orientation? No testing our skills, just James looking us up and down saying "they the replacements." Like, fuck you pal.

Derek: Why're you irritated at this? It makes our jobs easier. Now, there should've been a paper with our schedule. Could build a plan from the times we have.

You checked the room until you saw a piece of paper on a bed. You picked it up and read the paper

Derek: Let's see here. 0600, report to Armory.

Mickey. sounds about right.

Derek: 0630, Patrol in the Eastern Quadrant.

Mickey: Hold on, patrol right off the get go?

Derek: Yea, and that's how it goes for about... 8 hours.

Mickey: You're joke right?

Derek: You act like we're actually going to be doing it for the whole 8 hours.

Mickey: Yea, how long would we even be doing it for?

Derek: I don't know, maybe like 4?.... Possibly longer if we have to scout the area.

Mickey: Well, that's just fantastic.

Derek: Can't be that bad. Just gonna have to wake up extra early to get some food to hold out.

Mickey: And what time is it right now?

You looked over at the clock on the wall

Derek: You seriously couldn't check yourself? It's quarter to 7.

Mickey: Oh fuck you for the math.

Derek: Well not exactly going to make everything easy for you.

Mickey: Man fuck you, I'll see you out on patrol.

The Next Day

July 15th, 2021

Derek POV

You and Sean both walked down a path before stopping. Sean leaned against a box while looking out into the ocean.

Mickey: So, what's the plan for when we get back?

Derek: I don't know, maybe do some covers on a couple songs. Maybe a few more?

Mickey: Like who exactly?

Derek: Well, there's Breaking Benjamin. Can never go wrong with them.

Mickey: What songs specifically?

Derek: Well let's see, there's Anthem of the Angels, You, Breathe, Break my Fall, hell I wish I could do all of them.

Mickey: Good band?

Derek: Well, they don't miss when it comes to songs and albums. It's hard to listen to a BB song and say, "Man this shit sucks".

Mickey: What about Fozzy?

Derek: Where do we even start with them? Lights Go Out, Judas, Burn me out, Sins and Bones.

Mickey: Dude... how many songs are on your playlist?

Derek: 700 and growing.

Mickey: There's no way in hell you like every song on there.

Derek: Damn straight I do, hell I want to even do something with Telekinetic by STARSET.

Mickey: Alright, too 5 bands you most often listen to.

Derek: Well obviously you have STARSET, Breaking Benjamin, Danzig, Metallica, FFDP... can I keep going?

Mickey: *sighs* Go ahead.

Derek: Bitchin', there's also Iron Maiden, Fozzy, Slayer, Tyr, Killswitch Engage, Rammstein.

Mickey: Isn't Rammstein that one German band?

Derek: Yes, they even have a song called "Pussy" shits hilarious.

Mickey: Probably one of the most random things you can name a song.

Derek: Who do you listen to again?

Mickey: Drake on some occasions.

Derek: And to that, I digress.

Mickey: You didn't even let me finish.

Derek: All I needed to hear was Drake.

Mickey: Give me one more shot.

Derek: Alright, I'm listening.

Mickey: DJ Khalid.

Derek: Good fucking bye.

3 Days Later

July 18th, 2021

Derek POV

You opened your eyes and got out of your bed as you heard an annoying alarm go off towards Sean's bed. You walked over to his bedside and gave him a couple of light slaps. He didn't move an inch, so you brought your hand back up and slapped him harder across the face, leaving a mark on his cheek. He shot up and looked around while rubbing his cheek.

Mickey: What the fuck man.

You handed him his phone that was still going off and walked over to the small kitchen area in your room and made a cup of coffee

Derek: Best wake yourself up, because we're in deeper shit than before.

He got out of his bed and made himself a coffee

Mickey: What type of issue?

Derek: You know how Franklin and Robert were on lookout for a H.V.T?

Mickey: Yea?

Derek: Dumbasses blew their cover and got captured.

Mickey: How the hell did you figure that out?

Derek: Were you not tuning into the radio?

Mickey: No, why would I turn that thing on? It's the 21st century.

Derek: Dude, Mark set up a station to play music based on code. He played 90s music last night, which meant something went wrong. Switched to a private frequency and he stated that they've been captured.

Mickey: Well, what does he want us to do about it?

Derek: Nothing, same as before. They're moving a squad out to get them back.

Mickey: Oh, so then what was the entire fucking purpose of telling me?

Derek: Because it was impo-

You both heard a knock at the door and exchanged questioning glances before putting on your balaclavas

Derek: Come in.

The door opened and Lera walked in

Derek: Ma'am.

Finka: New orders just arrived, got info on a leak within our ranks. No clue who the targets are yet, but keep an eye out for anyone looking suspicious.

Derek: Will do ma'am.

She quickly left the room and you looked over at Sean who looked a bit frustrated

Mickey: Well, now what?

Derek: Well, we can either pull some crazy shit, or simply just leave.

Mickey: How do we just simply leave?

Derek: We can either hijack the Osprey or steal a boat.

Mickey: There's also only two of us, no teams to split between. And none of us know how to fly, let alone a damn Osprey.

Derek: Listen, besides patrols, nobody else is stationed with a firearm. If I can slip into the data room, I can snag the data and quickly exit out. You, will get a boat ready to go. Once we regroup, punch it out of here.

Mickey: And if we're caught?

Derek: Get the upper hand in close quarters or if desperately needed, drop em.

Mickey: There is no way in hell this'll work, but screw it. Let's see how this goes.

Nighthaven Labs; Outside

You casually walked closer to the Data Center as a patrol walked by. You approached the door and looked around before opening the door and closing it. You tuned your radio to a different frequency

Derek: I'm in, what's your position?

You checked around before you heard a voice in your ear

Mickey: Approaching the port now, but man, shit just got even deeper. Overheard two guys talking and they know it's me and you. They just don't know who we're impersonating. Said they're gonna be doing a line up soon. So best you hurry up before we both get caught.

Derek: Relax, I got everything under control here. You worry about staying low and being near the docks.

You peaked around a corner and noticed a laptop being occupied by someone else. You quietly went up behind him and placed both your arms around his neck and placed him a choke hold. He fought back a bit, but after a few seconds he was out cold. You placed his body down and looked around for anything they had on Felix. There was a large file and instead of opening it and reading it, you placed your flash drive into the laptop and transferred the file over. After a couple minutes the transfer was complete and you placed the flash drive back into your pocket. You made your way back to the exit, slightly opening the door and looking around before fully exiting the building. You looked towards the docks and noticed a small group forming around it

Nighthaven Grunt: Harvey, let's go.

Derek: What's going on?

Nighthaven Grunt: Found one of those Rainbow members trying to jack a boat.

You followed the grunt to the group and saw Sean in a boat with his hands up.

Smoke: Sean Freeman, don't make this difficult. Tell us where Derek is and the punishment won't be so grueling.

Mickey: Oh piss off Tea drinker, I ain't telling you squat.

Smoke: You're surrounded Sean, nobody is leaving this station. If we find Derek before you tell us anything, perhaps an additional visit to your Fíance will be needed aswell.

Mickey: Alright ya munter, go anywhere near her or my dad, and you're toast. I'll put more bullets in you than tea dumped into the Boston Harbor.

Smoke: Get more squads to search around for the other one. If he doesn't talk in 5 minutes, shoot him in the leg.

Nighthaven grunt: Yes sir.

Four left while everyone else had their eyes trained on Sean. You took this opportunity to snag a flash bang from the vest of grunt. You discreetly pulled the pin and let it fall to the ground. You looked away as a small group looked down with the flash detonating and disorienting them. You grabbed a grunts pistol and shot him in the foot. You aimed at another and did the same before grabbing a smoke off another vest and throwing it down.

Derek: Sean, start the fucking boat!

You ran down the side of the dock and hopped onto the boat. Sean started it up and started to drive out while you shot another Nighthaven grin in the arm with a few other shots to stop others from firing on the boat. You aimed your pistol at smoke and went to pull the trigger, but your pistol clicked empty. You dropped it on the floor of the boat and watched as the base grew further away.

Mickey: That was way too close.

Derek: Yea, it was.

Mickey: They know where my family is Derek, that means they most likely know where Ashley's is aswell.

Derek: They wouldn't try shit, we came for small info, no casualties, and no further damage except for a stolen boat. If they want a real war, then they can get one, but they won't. Now let's get this drive back to Mark so he can find what we need.