2024-04-04 23:28:10The Major had briefed them of the mission. It was a simple Search and Destroy Operation. It sounded so easy when the Major said it, but Bryan knew he was only saying that to boost the soldiers' morale.
The RBO (Red Blood Opposition) were planning an assault on the Alorea Nation soil, thus the military had issued out a Search and Destroy Operation. Even though this mission was going to be dangerous and life threatening, Bryan did not shy away, he knew this was the opportunity he had been waiting for. If he could show an outstanding performance during this mission, his position will certainly be elevated. This thought bloomed in Bryan's head as the chopper whirled towards their mission target: Lorium
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Ratatatata!
Zip! Poof!
Gunshots rang in the air as Bryan and his team engaged in a firefight against the terrorists militia troops. Someone must have leaked out information as it seems these guys were waiting for them, and they walked right into an ambush.
“I fucken knew this will happen! Never trust the sources or the Intel! Bunch of saboteurs!” someone cursed over the open line while Bryan swooped down beside a dead soldier to dodge a bullet. He had a hunch something like this will turn up, but he didn't expect it to reach such an extent. These terrorists actually brought a battalion to deal with just twenty five people... Who the hell comes with three hundred soldiers to deal with twenty five Alorean soldiers!
“Major! Shall we retreat!?” a soldier's voice sounded via the airpod they use.
“Negative! Proceed as planned!” the Major's voice sounded in Bryan's ear. The soldiers were now desperate to retreat, they had already lost five men.
“Nuel is down! I repeat Nuel is down!” someone shouted over the coms. Another soldier bites the dust.
Bryan knew that someone had to do something, but who will? All the soldiers here were fresh meat like him, this was to be their very first mission.
'If no one is willing to do anything, then I will. Besides, this might just be the opportunity I've been waiting for.' Bryan thought to himself. He then placed a finger on the com on his right ear.
“Major! This is Private Grayson! I will draw their fire, I will also do my best to take out those mortar artilleries, the rest of you plant those bombs in the places we've marked.” Bryan said and moved towards a few soldiers who were busy with setting up for the mortar attack before Major Cutthroat could reply.
“I will start by taking out that mortar! you lot better get a move on!” he said via the airpod. The sound of gunshots had made his ears numb and it felt like he was living the life of the streets all over again.
“Major, target A and C have been set! What's next!?” another soldier's voice sounded through the airpod. Bryan knew if he had to do what he had in mind, buy time for the Major and other soldiers to retreat, and as well as survive, he needed to do it without worrying about any of his teammates.
“Set the charges and get the hell outta here. I will join you as soon as I take out all their heavy artilleries.” he shouted and then tossed out the airpod.
Creeping slowly towards the mortar artilleryman, he took out his dagger as he crept forward. The artilleryman was busy setting up that heavy thing that he didn't notice Bryan's attack.
Swipe!
Bryan slit his throat and laid him gently on the ground, then he proceeded to fix up the mortar quickly. His plan was to use the mortar against the terrorist militia troops. This will end the battle in no time.
After quickly assembling the mortar, he aimed it at the terrorist soldiers pursuing his Major Cutthroat and his remaining squad.
SWOOSH! BOOM!
The projectile was released and it blew the enemies to bits. He was just about to set another one when danger alarm ran in his brain. He turned towards the source and saw a terrorist soldier aiming an RPG at his direction.
“Fuck.. me..” then it all went white.
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Bryan's tranquil body was lying on the battlefield in eternal silence. There was no heartbeat, no movements. His once curly black hairs were now dull and dirty. His death won't affect the way of life. No one will miss him, except his poor old Mother back in Rockville. His father; Anthony Houston will be glad to hear about his death, truly he was of no importance to anyone. But in that ominous, sorrowful situation, a miraculous thing was happening.
Even though he was declared dead, and his heart had stopped beating, somehow his mind was still working. Bryan refused to give up.. even in death.
«Data collection complete. Host matches the requirement of the system. Host's current status: Deceased. Injecting revitalization serum to Host. Host current status: critical. Injecting advanced healing serum to Host. Host current status: Salvageable. Injecting modified blood orchid elixir to Host. Host current status: Perfect.»
Thump... Thump... Thump...
Bryan's completely stopped heart started beating again. His chest heaved as his nostrils sucked oxygen in, making him alive again. His body that had gone pale started gaining color again as blood flow resumed in his body. His body gained back all the senses he had lost. He could hear the sound the wind as well.
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