Hereford Base; Bravo Squad Dorm

July 21st, 2021

9:52 AM

Derek POV

Your team was scattered around the dorm listening to Mark as he read off what he found from his laptop

NATO: To pretty much sum everything up, Felix was never actually dead. After being shot 3 times, the blood loss he gained caused him to slip into a comatose state. After the battle, Miller was informed of this and instead of updating his status, he had a team transport him to a secure facility along the Gulf of Mexico. After a recent op, the team found the facility abandoned, with little to no traces of where they could've gone. That was over two months ago.

Patch: I don't understand how that's possible, I felt no pulse.

Demo: You sure you checked the right spot?

Patch: I was panicking, but he still should've showed signs before he slipped.

Derek: We'll figure that out later, Mark is there anything else?

NATO: Nothing that points in a general area to look, just other black mask bases. And since Felix's information was apart of the black mask files, there have been no other ops to attack those bases, just info on where they are.

Derek: So, they're free for us to take.

NATO: Pretty much, yes. But this one was abandoned, who knows how many of these bases are abandoned or even occupied.

Derek: How many bases are there?

NATO: From what they know?... just one. Besides the one in the Gulf, the other one is in Missouri.

Derek: Alright, let's round up who we have and get down to the briefing room. I'll call my sis and have her grab the rest of Omaha and to meet at the briefing room.

Your squad put on their balaclavas and exited the room while you reached into your pocket and grabbed your phone. You called Ashley and told her to grab Omaha and to meet at the briefing room.

Hereford Base; Briefing Room 1

July 21st, 2021

You stood at the head of the table waiting for the girls to show up. You looked over at Mark who was on his laptop and quickly looked back over towards the door that opened. The girls walked in and sat down

Derek: Any questions before we start?

Kenzie: Yea, this gonna be the one that lasts an hour?

Derek: If you ask another stupid question like that? Then yes.

She sank into her seat and you looked over at Mark

Derek: It's not too bad, just gonna be taking a field trip for the next week or so.

Ava: Where are we going?

Derek: To the states, and if this runs perfectly, shouldn't have any issues. And so long as nobody does anything stupid, we shouldn't. I'm looking at you two.

You pointed to Franklin and Robert who glanced at each other and back to you

Demo: Alright, that was horseshit at how they found out.

Patch: You tripped on the fucking sidewalk while we were tailing the dude.

Derek: I'm hoping that with a somewhat full strength squad will make a difference, don't be stupid.

Patch: We'll try our best not to.

Derek: With that being said we can start, the mission we're going on involves a black mask base in Missouri. No idea whether it's abandoned or still in use, so it'd be best if we keep our guard up at all times. No screw ups, last thing we need is to be down another member.

Demo: So what's the plan of engagement?

Derek: Once we approach the facility we'll split into two teams. One going into the woods and hitting a side entrance, while the rest go through the front. Once we move inside the building, we'll sweep the ground floor and move to a flight of stairs. Once there one team will go up, while the other goes down.

Mickey: And teams?

Derek: Team 1 will consist of Myself, NATO, And Omaha. While Team 2 will be Demo, Patch, Phoenix, and Mickey. Any questions.

Mickey: I can work with that.

Derek: Alright, you guys go get your gear, I'm going to have a bit of a longer chat with Omaha to make sure we're clear on things.

Mickey: Don't be taking too long.

The group left the room and closed the door, you looked at the three who were waiting to hear more

Derek: As for you three, I'll give you your own say. It can get shitty, real quick. So if you're uncomfortable with going on this mission, I understand. We can handle our own, but after your first mission, you deserve a say in what you want to do.

Kenzie: As terrifying as it sounds? I think we're more than capable of handling this mission.

Ava: Yea, we'll follow your orders and have this mission run smoothly.

Derek: Especially when if it gets bad, I'm gonna need you guys to focus up and listen well. We have better equipment than you three, so let us handle whatever drastic measures need to be taken. Now, do you know what blind firing is.

Kenzie: Yea, you just shoot without looking.

Derek: If we ever get into a room or area where you can't peak, only bring your gun out from cover and fire towards the opposition. Most they can do is hit your hand, your weapon, or your arm.

Kenzie: Yes sir.

Derek: Alright, let's hit the road then. Grab your gear and meet outside. It's going to be a bit of a trip.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

July 22nd

Time: 6:43 AM

You stepped off the plane with your gear on with your helmet hanging off your waist. Marius peaked down the stairs and spoke

Jäger: Kick some black mask ass, Ja?

Derek: For the record, would've preferred a closer airport!

Jäger: Next time tip me and we will go further. Six had a van dropped off. Get to your first location then radio me for evac. Until then, safe travels!

You left the airport and saw the vehicle with an FLPD Officer standing next to it

Mickey: He got us a sprinter?

Derek: Guess so, come on.

You walked over to the vehicle and the officer handed you the keys. You stepped into the driver side and started the van

Mickey: You get first drive and I'll take second?

Derek: Sounds good, gonna be one long ass trip.

Mickey: Tell me about it, I can already see myself taking a nap.

Derek: Where are we stopping at in Missouri.

NATO: St. Louis.

Derek: Alright then.

You looked over at Sean who was plugging his phone into the Aux and started to leave the airport

Derek: Why're we the parents in this group?

Mickey: Because we're responsible.

Derek: Am I really gonna have to listen to your shitty music for 18 hours.

Mickey: No, you can have the AUX during the last ten minutes to get everybody pumped.

Demo: Yea, because nothing is better than being pumped for a dead ass base with nobody to shoot at.

Derek: You never know, it could be pa-

You stopped talking after Sean started blasting music to the point where it was hard to hear yourself think

Derek: CAN YOU TURN THIS SHIT DOWN!

He lowered the volume and motioned for you to proceed

Derek: Ahem, besides being interrupted by Calvin Harris, the bases can still be functional. Wont know until we get there.

Timeskip 18 hours

You saw the base in the distance while Sean was driving. You took this opportunity to start playing "Dreams and Nightmares" by Meek Mill. By this time everybody was starting to wake up

Kenzie: The hell is this?

Derek: A nice little warmup song to get the blood pumping. John isn't here so this is a tribute for the lack of his presence.

A couple minutes went by and the base was a good walking distance away. Sean parked the sprinter and joined in with you singing the song

Derek & Mickey: Hold up wait a minute, y'all thought I was finished? When I bought that Ashton Martin, y'all thought it was rented.

You got out of the vehicle and primed your HK. It was dark, so you had the advantage. You put on your helmet and looked towards your squad

Derek: Everybody switch to night vision, we'll move through the fields to the base and see what we can find.

Ava: We were supposed to bring nightvision?

Derek: You didn't?

Ava: That shit isn't standard issue, straight handed to us. All we got was balaclavas and a team Wendy helmet with nothing on them.

Demo: *scoffs* Women.

Ava: Got something to add on, ass hat.

Derek: Alright, stick close behind one of us and you'll be just fine. Now let's move.

You felt a hand touch your shoulder as you and your squad slowly moved through the field towards the base. Once you got close enough, you signaled for your team to split up. The second squad cut through the woods while the rest continued behind you towards the front entrance. You reached the front entrance and you lined yourself against the wall of the door

Derek: Team 1 in position.

You waited a few seconds before Robert radio'd back

Demo: Team 2 in position.

Derek: Breach.

You shot the hinges of the door and kicked it open. You checked your left before switching over to your right and locked in place. You heard a few more footsteps before feeling a tap on your shoulder

Derek: Alright, let's move to the stairwell.

You went down the hall to where the staircase was and saw the other team moving on the stairs aswell. You stopped at the foot of the staircase

Derek: See if there's anything upstairs and try to find the power get some lights running in here.

Mickey: Rog, goodluck.

You moved down the flight of stairs and found yourself looking down what looked to be a long hallway. You continued forward, peaking inside any doors or windows you passed. You approached the set of doors at the end of the hall and opened them. You took a step into the next room and noticed that it looked like a storage area. Mark walked over to a wall and flipped a switch. You were blinded by the lights turning on and you quickly turned off your night vision and stared at Mark

Derek: Give me a heads up next time you flip a switch asshole.

NATO: Lights are on.

Derek: Yea, I fuckin' figured. Look around for anything they might've left.

You began to search the room, checking crates and tables for documents or leads on where they might've gone.

NATO: *radio* Found a laptop stuffed away, anything down there?

Derek: Not a damn thing, place was wiped clean.

You went up a set of stairs to where Mark was and saw him looking through the laptop with his helmet on the desk. You took off your helmet aswell and held it on your side

Derek: Find anything useful?

NATO: Well besides the shitty condition this thing is in, dumbass somehow didn't break it.

Derek: I'm not concerned on the condition, what is inside it.

NATO: And to answer that question, not quite sure. Most I can really tell from this is in a set of logs made by whoever was in charge of this facility. Starting with the news that the black mask leader was killed, to them knowing that they were gonna be next. So they started to panic, not knowing what to do.

Derek: No leader sure does cause a shitshow.

NATO: But listen, after some time, another man came in, made deals and let them redeem themselves by placing them in his group.

Derek: So after dropping Miller, we really made another threat?

NATO: Yes, and they're unknown. Only info there is from any database, is that he's ex military. No name, no picture, no evidence, and nothing that leads us to what this new group is called.

Derek: *sighs* Alright, transfer whatever you feel is necessary and let's get out. Place was a dead end from the very start.

Mickey: *radio* Hope you guys aren't getting comfortable down there because we've got company.

You heard gunfire ring out through the halls. You looked over at Mark who acknowledged and took out his flash drive from the laptop. He put his helmet back on and you both left the room. As you walked down the stairs you placed your helmet back on your head and looked at your squad who was staring down the door

Derek: Seems the masks never left this facility. We're going back up and assisting Team 2.

You back tracked down the hall and up the stairs, the gunfire became increasingly louder. As you reached ground level, you went to a nearby window and saw the headlights of a few vehicles down the field along with the flash of multiple muzzles.

Derek: Robert, status!

Demo: They came out of nowhere. We thought we were crazy about hearing vehicles, next thing we know we've got glass shattering and bullet holes all over the damn place!

Derek: Where is everybody.

Demo: Upstairs, specifically Mickey on the roof giving us sniper fire. Phoenix and Patch are both watching our flanks.

Derek: Understood, Omaha move upstairs with NATO and provide support on the second floor.

NATO: Yessir, let's move.

The four ran up the stairs and you aimed your HK through the window. You searched for another flash, once you did, you shot in that direction.

Demo: We're not gonna make any progress while we're in here!

Derek: I've realized that.

Demo: Lucky for you, I have a plan!

Derek: And what's that?

Demo: Just stay here and keep them at bay. I'll be right back!

He quickly ran off before you could say anything. You let out a sigh and continued to look for the flash of muzzles in the dark.

This went on for a few minutes but felt like an eternity. While you kept them from moving closer, you were in your own thoughts. Those thoughts were quickly shut off after Sean went on comms

Mickey: *Comms* Just looked down at my chest and realized they scratched Missy, bastards gonna pay for that.

Patch: *Comms* You're still talking about that fucking cat?

Mickey: *Comms* Yes, I love her. She's precious and now she's already got a battle scar.

Derek: Will you stop focusing on the cat and tell me how many more you see out there?

Mickey: *Comms* I've picked off a good amount, most I can really see right now is 8 targets. Most of which are hiding behind the vehicles they came in.

Demo: I can deal with that.

You looked to your left and saw Robert come back holding an M32 Rotary Grenade Launcher

Demo: You ever hear that saying "There's nothing stronger than Love"?

Derek: Yea?

Demo: That's true, until you add an M32 Rotary Grenade Launcher into the equation.

He loaded the last grenade into the chamber before putting the chamber in place and aiming the GL out of the window

Demo: Because fuck you and everybody else near you!

He fired a grenade down the field and it hit a nearby truck. He fired two more time whilst you looked out another window. You noticed the van wasn't too far out and you quickly looked back at Robert

Derek: Chill out on the sprays, you might hit the damn Van!

Demo: Fuck the van at this point, I'm about ready to load six more grenades with Lewd intent!

Derek: You are so fucking weird!

He fired the last three grenades and brought the chamber out. He was getting ready to load more grenades until Sean went back on Comms

Mickey: *Comms* Will you stop shooting that damn thing! I'm not picking anything up on my thermal so I'm pretty sure you got them.

Derek: Copy, we'll go take a closer look.

You turned off your Comms and looked at Robert

Derek: Put that thing down and come with me to take a look.

Demo: Can't I sweep with this?

Derek: Pftt yea right, I'm not trying to either die or have my legs blown off because of your dumbass antics. Now let's go.

You both exited the base and back tracked down the field. You scanned the area, from the destroyed vehicles, to the high grass that was burning. You didn't see anybody else and turned around to signal for Sean to come down

Derek: Demo, get to the van and grab the shovels, we have to put out these fires.

Demo: Yes sir.

After putting out the flames, you rallied your squad at the van. You got into the passenger side while Sean got in the drivers side. He started the sprinter and reached for the AUD cord, but you grabbed his wrist

Derek: Ah, remember the deal?

Mickey: You want me... to drive... without my music?

Derek: That's what I had to do.

Mickey: Why did I make this deal.

Derek: Because you're an idiot, now start driving...