Afghanistan; Taliban Prison

Derek POV

You were behind cover as you watched Mickey toss a grenade, killing 4 soldiers while shooting 2 more. You looked forward and shot another 3 before falling back into cover with bullets whizzing by your head.

Derek: We have to clear them out!

Mickey: Why didn't we get in!

Derek: There wasn't enough room, we would've fallen out!

Mickey: Lt. I'm running low!

Derek: Same here! *on radio* NATO come in.

NATO: *on radio* I'm here, what the fuck are you two thinking.

Derek: *on radio* Getting everyone safe. Listen, did you find anything else in the prison because we are running low and we need to fall back!

NATO: *on radio* Me and Robert saw an armory when we went right. We didn't look inside but there might be something there.

Derek: *on radio* Good, just get my sister back to Hereford.

NATO: *on radio* We contacted a nearby squad, they're moving to your position, just hold them off.

Mickey: *on radio* Yea we're fucking trying!

Derek: Mickey fall back!

NATO: *on radio* You guys better be coming back.

You and Mickey both ran back into the facility and sprinted down the right hall. You passed a couple of doors until you saw one that peaked interest.

Derek: This is the armory.

Mickey: Lets not keep waiting, open the thing.

You grabbed the door and slid it open and looked inside to see an arsenal of weapons.

Derek: Fuckin hell.

Mickey: They had all this shit stored?

Derek: I think they just got it, look.

Mickey: Thats a juggernaut suit.

Derek: The White Masks are not fucking around anymore. Imagine this shit in the wrong hands.

Mickey: Well what are you waiting for, give me your HK and put the thing on.

Derek: This shit probably smells.

Mickey: We're getting overrun by Taliban and you're worried about our only ticket out of here smelling?

Derek: Fine *hands HK-416* I'll just feel badass.

You walked over to the suit and put the gear on. You took off your helmet and put on the new one. There was an LMG sitting next to it so you grabbed it.

Mickey: How so you feel?

Derek: Like I'm wearing a fucking door.

Mickey: Come on, lets not keep our unwelcome guests waiting.

You walked through the halls until you saw the doorway. You went closer to the door as the sunlight came through. When you went through you felt the force hit you, pulling up the LMG you pulled the trigger and took out 5 more soldiers. Mickey took out another 2 and you constantly felt every bullet hit your body, but none penetrated. You saw one on your right so you quickly moved around and shot him down from where he stood.

Derek: I could get the hang of this!

Mickey: *laughs* You're gonna make me jealous!

Derek: Well maybe I want to!

You gunned down 3 more as more bullets hit you. You felt the gear starting to give out.

Mickey: Your gear isn't looking too good, get to cover!

Derek: You just stay in cover!

You turned and shot another behind cover as another truck came through the gate. You shot the driver and passenger and looked towards the back to shoot another 4 running around. Your gun clicked empty so you threw it at a soldier and picked up his gun. You shot him on the ground and looked up and shot another. A grenade rolled by your feet so you turned to run, it blew up and you fell to the ground. You rolled over and went to get up, but a soldier came over to you and kicked you back down. He pointed his gun towards your face but was picked off. You watched as a group of soldiers came in and shot the rest of the taliban soldiers.

Soldier: Alpha 2-3 go set the charges. *looks down at you* Come on, we're getting ready to blow this joint.

He reached out his hand and you took it. He pulled you up and looked over to see Mickey ok.

Derek: Thanks for the assist Alpha 2-1.

Gerrick: Just call me Gerrick. We got a message from one of your boys about you still being here.

Derek: Its good you came, don't know how long we would've lasted.

Gerrick: We have a heli arriving soon, sorry for the long wait aswell, we were in a nearby town and our vehicle was busted.

Derek: All that matters was that you got here. I need to get this shit off. You got a field medic?

Gerrick: I do, Harp get over here!

Harp: You needed me?

Gerrick: The LT. Here needs you for something.

Harp: What do you need?

Derek: Need you to go check out Mickey, this gear protected me for the most part, but he was mainly exposed.

Harp: You got it, I will want to check you aswell once you get that gear off.

Derek: Thank you.

You walked away from the two back into the facility you went to the armory and took off the gear. Alpha 2-3 was there setting charges.

Derek: Damn you really want to blow this place sky high huh.

Alpha 2-3: I love a good explosion.

Derek: You'd like Jordan than.

Alpha 2-3: Say, you're the leader of Bravo squad right?

Derek: I am.

Alpha 2-3: No way dude, you guys are the reason why I enlisted.

Derek: How old are you?

Alpha 2-3: I'm 19 sir.

Derek: Gonna take it you look up to Robert.

Alpha 2-3: Oh yea, I've read some of Veronica's articles and saw some of the footage. Man he really knows how to make a show.

Derek: Yea thats Robert, although he did almost get us killed when he blew the tower.

Alpha 2-3: He blew up a tower?

Derek: Yea and the fucker almost killed us.

Alpha 2-3: It was good talking to you, have to go finish setting up charges.

Derek: Same here, if I ever got back on the front lines, I think I know which squad to rely on.

You walked out of the armory and back outside. Mickey was standing with Harp getting checked up. Harp looked over to you and started to walk over.

Harp: Your friend's fine, he also told me you took a close call with a frag.

Derek: I did.

Harp: How do you feel?

Derek: I feel fine honestly.

Harp: That's good, heli will be here in a minute.

Derek: Thank you.

Harp: Dont thank me, thank Virus, he's the one who picked up your friends comm.

You and Mickey were standing next to eachother as Gerrick came back.

Gerrick: You'll be taking the heli back to Hereford right?

Derek: Hopefully.

Gerrick: It's a shame, really could use your squad again.

Derek: If there's ever another campaign, we'll be there.

Gerrick: Good to know.

The helicopter came into distance and soon started to land in the center of the prison. Another soon came aswell. You and Mickey got into the helicopter as Alpha squad got into the other. Both helicopters began to take off and split directions.

Alpha 2-3: *on radio* Dont forget to watch the show. Blowing in 3...2...

He went silent as you soon saw the prison slowly break apart from multiple explosions.

Alpha 2-3: *on radio* Hell yea, that shit was awesome.

Derek: *on radio* Good to see that shit place go to the ground.

Gerrick: *on radio* See you guys back here whenever that comes.

Derek: *on radio* Thanks again for the assist, wouldn't be standing here right now if it weren't for you guys.

Gerrick: *on radio* We're just happy to help, be careful out there. Alpha 2-1 out.

You leaned back on your seat as you released a breath of relief.

Mickey: Good to know NATO has our backs.

Derek: He always came helpful whenever we need him.

Pilot: This is gonna be a long trip so get some rest, you guys deserve it.

Derek: Will do.

Mickey: Hey, just wanted to say, you got balls dude.

Derek: When do I not?

Mickey: Oh you know, Operation Burning Sun?

Derek: Alright, she was a terrorist.

Mickey: It was a stripper.

Derek: Dont care, strippers are terrorists.

Mickey: *laughs* How are they terrorists.

Derek: First the pleasure you, get you caked, then they rob you. Besides, who wants used pussy.

Mickey: *laughs* Oh yea, thats why Veronica is my territory.

Derek: *laughs* Thats nasty, but get some sleep dude, long trip ahead of us back to base.

You closed your eyes and the exhaustion kicked in.

Timeskip 3 hours.

You were awoken by the pilot.

Derek: *drowzy* Hm?

Pilot: We're 5 minutes out from Hereford, might aswell have you woken up a bit for the welcoming party.

You looked over and saw Mickey still asleep. You decided to give him a little shake. After that didn't work you decided to slowly grab his phone from his pocket. That woke him up.

Mickey: Yo, what were you trying to do?

Derek: I don't understand how thats the only way to wake you up.

Mickey: Its privacy.

Derek: Oh please what privacy, your search history?

Mickey: Plus photos.

Derek: I.... didn't need to know that part.

The helicopter began to land outside Hereford Base. Once it landed, you thanked the pilot and got off of the helicopter.

Derek: Hey Mick, what time is it?

Mickey: *checks phone* 6:42.

Derek: Good, we can make it for dinner atleast.

You both walked over to the doors and opened them to reveal the cafeteria. Bravo Squad was already at their table while at another the marines you also saved.

Derek: Good to know they're enjoying their ti-

You felt a force hit you and when you looked, you realized it was your sister.

Derek: Hey whats up sis.

Ashley: Its good to know you're ok.

You ended up returning the hug.

Derek: I'm just glad to see you again.

Ashley: So the little bro decided to get all big.

Derek: Look at older sis still not seeming to catch up.

Ashley: I'll have you know, I ranked the top of my class.

Derek: I'll have you know, I ranked the bottom of my class, where did that get me? To Lieutenant.

Mickey: Alright enough with the reunion, you guys can talk later, I need to eat.

Derek: I need to eat aswell. Get to know people while you stay here, come by my form aswell if you want to talk more.

Ashley: I don't exactly know anyone.

Derek: *laughs* 27 years old and you still don't know how to socialize.

Ashley: You weren't exactly the social type either.

Derek: Broke out of that shell in order to climb through the ranks.

Ashley: Alright showoff.

Derek: *laughs* Hey you always loved picking on me back in the orphanage.

Ashley: Had to make the fun out of everything.

Derek: *looks down* Yea, really did.

Ashley: Hey, it's ok.

Derek: No no its not that. I still remember their faces. Four of them.

Ashley: I'm sorry I wasn't there.

Derek: Yea well, I'm just glad you weren't.

Ashley: Why's that?

Derek: Because I would've lost the little bit of family I had left. Four masks, I killed two of them.

Ashley: So that leaves only two left.

Derek: Mhm, I've waited years for this moment. It might sound maniacal, but I enjoyed every bit of satisfaction of pulling the trigger and pushing the blade deeper.

Ashley: Oh believe me, I would've aswell.

Derek: *puts hand on her head* That's my sis.

Ela and Monika walked over to you and Ashley

Ela: Its good to know you made it out in one piece.

Derek: Yea it is.

IQ: So Derek, who's she?

Derek: Oh where are my manners, Monika, Ela, this is my sister Ashley.

Ashley: Older sister.

Ela: So you were the one he talked about alot.

Ashley: My brother actually talked about me? Thats a first.

Derek: Alright, yea I talked about you alot. Actually Ashley, here's your opportunity to start socializing.

Ashley: Hold on I-

Derek: Ela, Monika? Care to take my sister to go introduce her to some of your friends?

IQ: Yea, it'd be great to get to know her more.

Derek: Have fun Ash, I promise they're nice people. Except for Zofia, avoid that bitch.

IQ: Derek!

Ela: No no, he's right. She's quite the bitch. *laughs*

The three of them walked away so you looked over and started to walk towards your table.

Bulldog: Theres the LT.

Mickey: Come on take a seat, grabbed you a tray while I was over there.

Derek: *sits down* Thanks Mick.

Mickey: My pleasure.

Patch: Hey, you dont work at Chic Fil-A anymore.

Mickey: It's just a habit.

NATO: So how was it back there.

Derek: A nightmare.

Mickey: That squad who got your message arrived though and saved our skins.

Derek: Speaking of which, Robert. You have a fanboy.

Robert: I do?

Derek: Mhm, didn't catch his name but Alpha 2-3 enlisted because he found joy in explosions just as much as you.

Robert: There were explosions?

Mickey: Whole place... Boom.

Robert: Ah damn, I really missed it?

Derek: Yea, you did.

Robert: Aw man. This shit sucks.

Mickey:What makes it better, he actually made sure we were already far away in the helicopters before he did it. Unlike your punky ass who decided to nearly drop a tower on us.

Robert: Listen, I didn't know.

Derek: Yea sure you did. Speaking of which, we need to give you a nickname.

Robert: I'll actually get a nickname?

Derek: Yea, need to figure it out though.

Mickey: Whats a good name that goes for someone using explosives.

Derek: I got one, Charge.

Bulldog: I'll do one better, Demo.

Derek: Yea I like yours better.

Robert: Demo as in demolitions?

Bulldog: Mhm.

Patch: Guess its settled than.

Derek: Robert will now be referred to as Demo.

Demo: This is fucking awesome.

Derek: Still a child though.

Mickey: Arent we all though?

Frost: Derek, over here for a sec!

Derek: What now.

Bulldog: *laughs* Derek is in the shit again.

Derek: I'll be right back.

You stood up and walked over to the girls table.

Derek: What is it.

Frost: Ashley has been talking alot and well...

Ela: She told us that you've always hidden your face.

Hibana: Since you were 15.

Derek: Yea, I have.

IQ: So your sister can see your face, your squad can see your face, and those yourubers can see it. I think that's a little unfair dont you think.

Derek: Dont mean to shoot you down but, the most you'll ever see of my face is my eyes and my hair.

Ela: You have hair?

Derek: Oh shit kinda forgot that I've always had a balaclava on.

IQ: Yea, we noticed.

Derek: To be fair, I do it for the purpose of my identity not being found out.

Ela: Couldn't we just look up your name?

Derek: Like I said months ago, NATO wiped all photos of my face since some show close resemblance to my face now.

Ashley: Oh my God I just remembered. I have old photos of when you were little.

Derek: And thats my queue to leave.

You started to walk away back to your table.

Mickey: Hey we were just getting ready to head back to the dorm, you coming.

Derek: Anywhere to get me out of here as fast as possible would be great.

Demo: What happened this time.

Derek: Ashley is about to show them baby pictures.

Mickey: Yup, lets go.

You and your squad started walking to the door as you started hearing "awws" from behind you.

Ela: *in the distance* Wow, he really liked Thomas the Tank Engine.

Derek: Everyone did!

You quickly went into the hall and made your way to the dorm. Once everyone was inside you closed the door and walked into your room. When you did that you saw Grizzy in there with a PC set up streaming.

Derek: Uh Grizzy?

Grizzy: Hm?

Derek: I was gone for 9 hours, how the fuck?

Grizzy: Our stuff arrived as soon as you guys left. We're playing Among Us.

Derek: Seriously how are you still playing that game.

Grizzy: What, its fun when you have the right people for it.

Derek: Oh shit, you won't get banned right? Cause I have to put my shit away and I'm kinda holding my HK-416.

Grizzy: Its fine, he plays airsoft.

Derek: But its a real-

Grizzy: Its an airsoft gun, right?

Derek: Oh yea, definitely. Hey Grizzy wanna get shot by it?

Grizzy: Um, no?

Derek: Thoguht so. *putting gun down* Airsoft my ass.

Grizzy: Wanna say hi?

Derek: Hey.

Grizzy: Not to me.

Derek: Jesus christ. Hey stream.

Grizzy: There you go.

Derek: Where is everyone else?

Grizzy: In different rooms. I couldn't find anywhere else so decided to come here.

Derek: You thought I was dead didn't you.

Grizzy: No? Ok maybe a little, you did say you probably wouldn't be back for awhile.

Derek: I did say that didn't I. Alright well I'm going to go play poker.

Grizzy: Have fun with that.

Derek: Yea, I will.