Phase 2 : Betrayal

April 17th,2016

0800 GMT

Camp Arifjan

Arifjan,State of Kuwait

Sergeant Gary ‘Roach’ Sanderson

Task Force 141

It’s been a difficult week for all of us.First,Allen’s demise at Makarov’s hand.Then,as an act of retaliation,Russia declare war against United States and launch a massive invasion towards the East Coast.With Makarov still on the loose,it’s our duty to bring him to justice,to face trial for his crimes against humanity.And this time,Shepherd make this very personal,’It’s been a tough week, gentlemen.We’ve lost more than we ever dreamed.But we will recover.I’ve got a blank check.And we’re gonna use every cent of it killin’ Makarov.Despite what the world may say,we are not savages,we don’t kill civilians.We use precision.There’s an evil man hiding in these shadows and we’re gonna bring him into the light.Once his face is revealed,we will write history,gentlemen.’

He then pointed out on two possible locations where Makarov might possibly there,’These are the last safe havens left on Earth for Makarov and his men.His safehouse in the outskirts of Sukhumi,Abkhazia while according to CIA,Makarov is expected to make a deal with several arms dealers in a boneyard in Kandahar,Afghanistan.’Captain Price commented on these locations,’Sounds like we gotta be in two places at once.’Shepherd can only shake his head and said,’Impossible to you?’He reply,’Not for 141,sir.’Then it’s Ghost turn to speak,’Fifty-fifty chance to take out Makarov,eh?Captain Price,request permission to take the safehouse with Roach.’He nodded to his request,meaning Ghost and I will lead the raid on Makarov’s safehouse.While Price and Soap will head to Afghanistan to monitor the dealings.With that done and dusted,Shepherd wants this matter to be concluded immediately to provide closure for everyone.

1515 GMT

Makarov’s Safehouse

Sukhumi,Abkhazia

Ghost led a team consisting of me,himself,Trojan,Scarecrow,Ozone,Archer,Toad,Redcell,Gaz,Pyro,Hydro and Worm to this address.According to the Loyalists,this safehouse is highly guarded and they will use whatever means necessary to recapture it,even if that means resorting to mortar or sending Hinds to this location.From the looks of it,I thought they’re just bluffing but Ghost,having worked with them for some time in the past tell us all to be careful.’You may think they’re bluffing but believe it.They’re pursuing him much longer than us.That’s why we need to listen and carefully tread our steps.’

Ghost lead the others to Makarov's safehouse.

With Archer and Toad on the ridge,ready to provide sniping fire,the rest of us went down and heading to the forest.All seems well,too well.Then,mayhem ensues…..’Ambush!’Ozone exclaim as operatives in front of us killed after stepping the mines.Then,gunfires and RPGs starting to rain down on our position.Noticing their position,Ghost tell us to move to the left flank and hit their defence hard.As we plow through the forest,firefight ensues between us and Makarov’s loyalists,most of them wearing ghillied suits.Despite the odds against us,we manage to fend them off and reach the perimeter of the safehouse.Then,we see several SUVs leaving the area,forcing us to shoot their vehicles.Despite being shot repeatedly,the vehicles continue their journey.Ghost radioed Archer,’Don’t let those trucks get away!’Both snipers use the Javelins and within minutes,both vehicles are destroyed.

As we heading to the house,Archer give us a stark reminder,’Moving vehicles have been neutralized.Be advised,we have not,I repeat,we have not spotted Makarov and no one else has left the house.Those trucks may have been decoys.Over.’With Makarov is not in the area,we breach the safehouse and sweep through any resistance.After half an hour,the house is secured.’Shepherd, this is Ghost.No sign of Makarov,I repeat, no sign of Makarov.Captain Price,any luck in Afghanistan?’After a few moments,Price reply,’Plenty…at least fifty hired guns here,but no sign of Makarov.Perhaps our intel was off.’Ghost then switched on the computer and his expression change.’Well,the quality of the intel’s about to change.This safehouse is a bloody goldmine.’He then tells me to insert the DSM to copy any information inside the computer.After a long pause,Shepherd reply,’Copy that.Ghost,have your team collect everything you can for an operations playbook.Names,contacts,places everything.’As he tells Ozone and Scarecrow to record everything inside the house,he said,’We’re already on it sir.Makarov will have nowhere to run.’Shepherd then tell us that extraction force will arrive in 5 minutes.It’s a huge relief but with that computer’s condition,I don’t think we can reach that window.

And my assumption proved to be correct.Once we rig several places with claymore and replenish our supplies,a disturbing news comes from our radio,’Be advised,you have a large concentration of hostiles moving in from the southeast,they’ve just breached the perimeter!I’ll try to thin ’em out before they get too close.Recommend you switch to scoped weapons,over.’We can hear explosions several clicks from our position,which means they’re closing in on our location.Using everything in our disposal,we bravely defend ourselves and the DSM from incoming Ultranationalists.To make matters even worse,Ozone is killed while defending our position.With numerical advantage on their hands,we know we have to act fast.

‘Roach,I’m covering the front!Get the DSM!We gotta get outta here!’I immediately grab the DSM and headed to our exfil point with the others.At times,we have to stop and shot several militias to put some distance between us and them.But,everything change when they use mortars on our position.With our escape route is getting narrower,we know we might be pinned down.But I can see from afar,salvation.Extraction team are finally arrived.But then,a huge explosion hit me hard…….

1630 GMT

Captain Mustapha Abbas

22nd Regiment,SAS

With chaos ensues around the perimeter,I know Makarov’s loyalists targeting the elements of 141 very hard.’Team Two,tell me you have secured those bloody mortars?’After a few moments,Wallcroft reply,’Mortar secure,sir.’I reach Archer’s last position and find several mercenaries slowly advancing towards them.I use my suppressed MP5,killing them instantly.Both snipers are a bit surprise with my presence.’I thought you’re still in Credenhill,sir.’Archer asked.I can only shake my head and reply,’Well,changing plans.The government is making a move on Shepherd.I explain everything later.Right now,show me the best position to survey the exfil point.’Both snipers led me to a narrow ridge,covering the entire the exfil point.’What exactly going on,sir?’Toad asked.’Let’s just say Shepherd’s betraying you.All of you.’

I can see clearly from my scope that both Roach and Ghost are running for their lives.’Kamarov,tell me you’ve secured the safehouse.’After a few minutes,he reply,’My team have secured the safehouse.They currently downloading the computer’s content with the DSM.’With the safehouse secured,I know once he obtain it,he will destroy everything including the house.’Listen,if any mercenaries approaching your position,fire at will.If they intorduced themselves as US soldiers,don’t trust their bluffs.They just want to destory anything related to Shepherd.Can you do that,comrade?’Few moments later,he acknowledge it,’Da,I’ll do my best.’After sorting through that matter,I switched my frequency to 141 official comms and my word,I’m shock….

Several gunfire can be heard as Shepherd shoots Roach and Ghost.Furious with his betrayal,I contacted Shepherd as he ready to deal with them.’Who’s this?’The only response I give to him is,’Your own nightmare.’All three of us shoot several Little Birds causing them to crash immediately.Then,Team Two target Shepherd’s position with mortars,forcing him and his men to leave the area.’Rowlands,get Roach and Ghost!Both of them need medical attention immediately!’

Team Three led by Leftenant Nathan ‘Rory’ Rownlands reach their position and immeidately providing them with proper medical care.’Rory,give me a sitrep on them.’I asked as I lead the snipers to the safehouse.’Both of them are still alive but with those wounds,without proper medical attention,I don’t they will last long.’Rory give us a very frank assessment on their condition.If only I act fast,maybe this will never happen in the first place.But,it’s already history.There’s nothing we can do except to move forward and continue our hunt on Makarov.’Rory,patch them as best as you can.We cannot lose them.’My tone changed as tears starting to flow out from eyes.’My men are doing that right now.I just make contact with Baseplate.Helos should pick them up in five.’Rory informs me as he himself could no longer hold those tears.

Then,I can hear clearly Soap calling them,’Roach?Ghost?Come in,Ghost.Do you copy?Does anyone copy?’I verify his call,’It’s me,Soap.Both Roach and Ghost are currently receiving treatment from Team Three.Rory and his team is doing their best,mate.’Then,it’s the old man asked,’Where’s Shepherd?’I reply,’Probably on the run.Before he manage to finish them off,Archer,Toad and I rain them down with sniper fires.While Wallcroft bombarding their locations with mortars.’Then Soap try to say something,but it seems stop at his thorat.Then,he exclaim in frustration,’Shepherd betrayed us.’Price commented on our situation,’Have to trust someone to be betrayed.I never did.Nikolai,come in.Do you have our location?After a few moments,he delivered a shocking news,’Da.Inbound,Price.But I am not the only one.You’ve got Shepherd’s men on one side,Makarov’s on the other.’With this new evidence,that should be enough for us to pursue him more aggressively.’Sir,141’s not alone in the area.Baseplate just dispatch 20th and 25th Regiment to assist your escape,sir.’With that manpower,that should help them to escape.Then he said in the radio,Even with that reinforcement,we still need to take them out or…’I continue,’Or let them killing each other.’

1745 GMT

Frontline Medical Services

Tbilisi,Georgia

Both of them are now in surgeries.There’s nothing we can do except pray for their safety.Then,my phone is starting to vibrate.As I see the caller’s name,I can breathe a huge sigh of relief.It’s Soap.’Glad you made it out from Afghanistan.Where are you now?’I asked.He slowly reply,’Price and I are in Nikolai’s safehouse in Peshawar,Pakistan.At the moment,the heat is still on.Just hours ago,Shepherd just labeling 141 as terrorists group while both of us being labeled as international criminal.’When I hear such news like that,I know I had to act fast.’Listen,the government’s behind you.I’ll do whatever I can to help you out.’But he politely decline my offer,’Don’t worry about us,mate.We’re more concern getting back on Shepherd.’

Then he ask me for a favor,’Can you confirm Shepherd’s location known as Site Hotel Bravo?’As I check my intel,I asked,’How do you get that bloody intel?’He calmly reply,’Let’s just say ‘Kingfish’ is the one who provided the intel.With Shepherd hot on his heels,the only way for him to survive is providing us intel about Shepherd.’I can only take a deep breathe on that.I’m sure the Circus will not be very happy with this new development.’Listen,these mercenaries are also telling the truth.It’s Site Hotel Bravo as you mention,mate.’I then asked,’You know getting there is bloody suicide!At least,have a word with our superiors about this.We want Shepherd,alright?I want to see him suffer for his misdeeds,not this way.’But my persuasion fail to change his stance.’Mustapha,using your method might take some time.Besides,both of us want to see him taste his own medicines.We want to see him dead!’

Prologue : 141

January 30th,2012

 

1015 GMT

 

Somewhere in Petropavlovsk,Russia

 

Official Insignia for Vladimir Makarov's terrorist cell.

Vladimir Makarov

Inner Circle

 

A huge satisfaction to see the man responsible for the death of Imran Zakhaev is now locked up in the Gulag.He may not be the one who pull the trigger that claimed his life but still,his capture satisfied my lust for revenge.Captain John Price,according to my men,a living legend among British operatives.It looks like not all stories being passed through are true after all.I wish I could put a bullet inside his head but to ensure my involvement remain invisible,my allies in the government forbid me from doing that.If Price is murdered,our secret arrangement will be blown and Vorshevsky has a very good reason to launch an all out purge against us.A right call,I say…

 

As I leave Petropavlovsk,I make a call to thank the man who responsible for saving my skin from those fools.’Thanks for the information.If it wasn’t you,I might find myself behind bars somewhere in Britain or America,Mr.Jackson.’Mr.Jackson is actually Harold Jackson,the head of Torchwood,the biggest defence contractor in America.Due to his background as an operative,he managed to gain access to various intels for my operation.Those information allows me to execute everything to perfection.But he remain humble and said,’It was nothing,Vladimir.Just doing my role,that’s all.’After a few moments,he continued,’You know,you owe me a huge favor,Makarov.’I can only smiled to that phrase.I fully understand what exactly he meant.’I can assure you,my friend.You can ask anything that you required.I’ll see what I can do.’I assured him.

 

Convinced with my words,he said,’Listen..The Americans had enough with your action.I heard rumors that they along with several countries will form a new task force to apprehend you.’When I heard about that,I could not resist to laugh out loud.However,he’s not impressed,’What so funny,Vladimir?You better watch out.From what I heard,even if you delivered a hammer blow towards the West,they will relentlessly hunted you down like dogs.’Noticing his tone is changing,I apologized for my behavior,’I’m sorry,my friend.Thank you so much for that information.I’ll assure you,they’ll never catch me.They’ll never know our partnership.’After a few moments,he accepted my apology and continued.’Apology accepted..I’ll do whatever I can to slow them down but not much..You have to do the other part on your own..’Noticing his tone remain tense,once again I assured him,’Don’t worry about that,Harry.As long as we covered our tracks well,no one will find us…’

 

Convinced with my assurance,he immediately hang up.With the existence of this new task force,I know I have to change my game to elude these fools.Sooner or later,I can no longer relied on him or my other associates across the border to save my skin.I do not want to be end up like Zakhaev.Instead of hiding,I should strike back relentlessly to ensure no one stand between me and the new Russia…

 

Mei 15th,2012

 

0930 GMT

 

21 SAS Credenhill,Great Britain

 

Official Insignia for Task Force 141

Lieutenant General Hershel von Shepherd

Task Force 141

 

It took me several months to gather new members for this new task force.True,for me,they’re just pawns to me to further advancing my own interest.At some point,sacrifice has to be made…Once they’re no longer useful to my cause,then death is certain to all of them.Still,for now,they shall not foresee such circumstance like that.I need them,I demanded their loyalty,I need their skill in times like this…Who knows if they did correctly,my status as honorable military leader will be secured..No one will questioned about it..Not even them…

 

Today,I’m here in Credenhill,seeking new members for Task Force 141…With John MacTavish is certain as field commander and Simon Riley as second in command,I need more new bloods to further strengthen our task force.MacTavish and Riley did suggest some names to me,but I’m not satisfied with these candidates.This is the reason I’m here,assessing every SAS member,fulfilling my parameters as one of the elite soldiers on the planet.

 

‘General Shepherd,we’re honored to have your presence here.’Their former CO,Colonel MacMillan warmly greeted me and the boys.Both MacTavish and Riley can only smiled.’I’m here because I believe there are some soldiers who might qualified to join our task force,Colonel.I hope you could help me with that.’I addressed my concern to him.He smiled after hearing my request and replied,’Of course,sir.I think we have..Please come with me.Mind if I use them for awhile?They’re still my men.’He asked my permission to have their service for awhile.Since they’re familiar with the surrounding and the soldiers,I agreed with his request.

 

First,he bring us to Killhouse,a place where SAS members trained to commit raids aboard places like freighters or warehouses.After several minutes,using information provided by Special Intelligence Service (SIS),one soldier attract my attention.At first,I’m quite hesitant to call him due to the fact that this young man might not suited to our demands.However,MacTavish convinced me,’Sir,you should take him.He reminds me of myself.’I reminded him.’Never let nostalgia influenced your judgement,Captain.’However,he remain defiant and said,’Sir,I can assure you,I’m not letting it influenced my judgement.He may lacking in several aspects but trust me,his accuracy and loyalty..you cannot find it anywhere else.’Eventually,I relent and accept his argument.But I warned him,’He’s under your responsibility the moment he join us.I just want to ensure we make a right call.’He assures me,’I’m sure he will not disappoint us.’

 

I ask the Colonel to call him to have a closer look on that fine young man.According to his dossier,his name is Gary Sanderson aka Roach.’Sanderson,stop what you’re doing.These fine gentlemen want to have a word with you.’As he goes down from the tower,I asked the MacMillan,’How can you describe about him,Colonel?’MacMillan replied,’Well,his record is clean.No disciplinary record as I’m concerned.Personally,he reminds me to several people that I once trained.’He approached us and salute us as a sign of respect.’Private Sanderson,will you like to join 141?A chance to be part of one of the most elite strike team on the planet.’I begin my case,trying to entice him with the prospect of joining us.Instead of asking more question,he asked,’It’s an honor,sir.Where should I sign up?’To be honest,I’m surprised with his reaction.To see such dedication that is a blessing.If only he’s on my side someday,he might not become part of that sacrifice..Then MacTavish whispered to me,’I told you,picking him was not a mistake.’

 

After several more rounds,I decided to call it a day.With sixteen more personnel is confirmed to join my task force,my work here is done.To be honest,I’m surprised with their dedication.No wonder some of my colleagues called them the best special force in the world.Unfortunately,they’re not realized that they will be part of one of the biggest lie ever played on global scale.Everyone will suffer from that kind of beating..Not only the Russians..but to others as well..They’re doing nothing…Wait till disaster in their doorstep..Then they will know how I felt…

Prologue : Kingfish

January 10th,2012

 

1000 GMT

 

21 SAS Credenhill,Great Britain

 

Leftenant ‘Soap’ MacTavish

22nd Regiment,SAS

 

It’s been several months after I returned to Credenhill…Everything is changing.I thought everything will remain the same.But no.It turns out after my departure,Mustapha was also leaving.According to the old man,he’s being assigned to a special mission in Moscow,probably acting as undercover agent,monitoring Ultranationalists movement there.Most specifically,monitoring  the enemy of the Crown,Vladimir Makarov.I’m not surprised at all with his appointment.With his Russian background and his fluency in Russia,there’s no doubt he’s the right man for the assignment.

 

‘You’re ready,son?’Captain Price asked me that day.To be honest,I’m not so sure.But after the last several months,fighting my addiction and depression,I think I’m ready.I replied,’I’m up for it,old man.’Back to work once again and I’m raring to go once more.As I entered Credenhill,the old faces warmly welcome me.Wallcroft,Griffen,Newcastle and of course,my mentor,Colonel MacMillan.He hugs me tightly and said,’Welcome back to the fold.Don’t waste this opportunity.Use it well,son.’I silently agreed with his words.I know I cannot repeat that mistake again.The fact they still giving me a chance shows me that they still believing in me.I promised,I won’t repeat it again…

 

January 15th,2011

 

1230 GMT

 

Everyone is present in the meeting room..Today,we’re just receive intel from Mustapha that Makarov is spotted in the outskirt of Mount Koshka,Ukraine.It is believed that Makarov is hiding there after conducting several terrorist attacks throughout Europe and Middle East.One of these attacks was the assasination of Anatoly Vaschuk,a prominent Russian journalist.No one knows why Makarov assasinating him but many assume some of his enemies hired our ‘friend’ to silent him for good.

 

‘Alright then,gentlemen.As we all fully aware,Vladimir Makarov is reportedly hiding in his safehouse somewhere in Mount Koshka.The government want us to capture him alive.I repeat,they want him alive.It is believe,with his capture,we can start gathering information,enough to topple down the current Ultranationalist government.’Colonel MacMillan briefed us on our intel.One of the officers,Leftenant Simon Riley asked,’Sir,is this our op or there are others will be involved?’The old man answered,’This is a joint operation,Ghost.We’re not alone on this one.The Americans will send their own Delta Force to assist us.’Then,Colonel MacMillan tell us to check the dossier given.’We’ll be the one who lead this operation.Captain John Price will lead this operation.He will be aided by Leftenant John MacTavish,Leftenant Simon Riley and Staff Sergeant Thomas Harris aka ‘Sandman’.Remember,we want this man alive.No exception.Understand?’We simultaneously said,’Yes,sir.’After a few moments,he continued,’Alright then,pack your stuff.You’ll be leaving in 8 hours time.’As we leave,Riley approached me and said,’Looking forward to work alongside you,sir.It’s an honor to be alongside you and Captain Price.’I just smiled and replied,’It’s nothing really.Welcome aboard.Looking forward as well,mate.’

 

January 16th,2012

 

0945 GMT

 

Mount Koshka,Ukraine

 

As planned,we reunited with our fellow Deltas in Mount Koshka,Ukraine.However,there is another person joining us,much to our surprise.’Hope you still remember me.If not,I’m might shed some tears.’The person I referring to is Mustapha Abbas.We thought he still in Moscow.But it turns out,he volunteered to join us here to ensure everything went smoothly.Or as the old man called,’Acting like our babysitter.’Still,everything between us is good.Especially between me and him.’Soap,are we cool?I don’t want any bad blood between us.’He asked me.I just smiled and replied,’Hei,it’s alright.We’re cool.Don’t worry about that.’

 

‘Overlord,this is Delta Six.We spotted sentries around the safehouse.Permission to engage,over.’Sandman radioed Overlord,asking clearance to eliminate hostiles.’Delta Six,you’re cleared to engage.Out’Overlord cleared them to shot,allowing us to execute our operation perfectly.After a few moments,Delta team led by Sandman unleashed several precise shot,killing those sentries on site.’Weapons free.Suppressed weapon only.’Price tell us to engage.Still reeling by that surprise assault,we stormed the compound,leading to a fierce firefight to reach the safehouse.But after several minutes,with assistance from Spectre 6-4,codenamed Zeus,we cleared the area with ease.

 

As we breached the safehouse,more hostile appeared,tried to ambush us…But all resistance are futile.No one stand between us and ‘Kingfish’,Makarov’s codename.However,much to our disappointment,Vladimir Makarov is not present.I teased Mustapha,’Bad intel,mate?’He can only shake his head,pretty disappointed with the outcome.Still,the old man tell us,’Cheer up.He may not present.But there’s plenty of intel here.It should be useful for future operation.’We inspect room by room,seeking anything that could tie him back to his crimes.Plenty of pictures,probably a target for future attack,names,mostly his associates and personal items only.Then,as we check the last room,we’re stunned.’Sir,come down here.You have to see this.’Mustapha radioed him.As we regroup in that room,we find pictures of Bravo Six and other operatives who involved in our previous operation several months ago.Most of it have been crossed,probably being killed.We shake our heads in disbelief with Mustapha vented his anger,’How he managed to do this?Bloody bugger!’Then,we heard a ticking sound inside the room.As we leave the safehouse,a huge explosion destroyed it in no time.

 

Knowing this is just a ruse,I radioed Delta team,’Delta Siz,this is Bravo Five.Get your asses outta here!It’s a trap!’As we fleeing the scene,Ultranationalist forces relentlessly pursued us.Fortunately,Zeus covered our escape until those fools,using several Stingers,bring it down to earth,much to our horror.As we reached the exfil point,a sudden explosion briefly knocked me out.I did not know what happen but from their reaction,I know,I’m in bad way.’Sir,Soap’s badly wounded.Ghost,with me!We need to get him outta here!’As we finally inside the Sea Knight,I realized the old man is not there.I tried to scream but nothing happen.I can hear Riley screaming,’Sir,come on.We need to leave now!’But the old man shoved away his request,’Go!Get out of here now!’I tried to leave but the others prevented me from doing so.Mustapha and Sandman tried to reason with the pilot to stay for several moments to retrieve him but he denied their request,’It’s too late.If we stay,we all died!’As we leave Koshka,the mood is sombre.Mustapha punched the wall several times,venting his anger….If only we stay behind,maybe there’s a slim opportunity for him to join us….

 

January 30th,2012

 

0630 GMT

 

Somewhere in Petropavlovsk,Russia

 

Captain John Price

22nd Regiment,SAS

 

I thought I was dead back then.Being shot several times,at my arm,my shoulder and my knee.But to see me here in this facility,I know I’m being captured.But,one damning question appeared in my head,who exactly betrayed us that led to our ambush and my incarceration here.Then,a familiar figure entering my room.The man the entire country despise for what he have done,Vladimir Makarov.

 

I tried to punch him but then I realized,I’m shackled around my bed.’It’s been awhile,Leftenant.Or should I called you Captain?’H e started the conversation with a wry smile.’What do you want from me,Makarov?’I asked him back.Then,he started laughing to see me in that condition and replied,’Revenge,Price.You and your men murdered my General.One of the most honorable man in Russia.’I immediately spit on him and said,’Imran Zakhaev is a terrorist,not a leader that the Russians admired!’Enraged with my insult,he punched me.So hard that I feel I might lose some of my tooth.’Watched your tongue,Price.’He warns me.Despite the pain,I still asked,’How do you managed to track them down?Those operatives?How do you that?’He laugh once more and replied,’I have men out there,Captain Price.Men that are willing to do my bidding.’Angered with his statement,I angrily replied,’No one will served you,Makarov!’But he ignored my objection and calmly replied,’In this new world,as long as you have money,you can do anything.Me?They’re become my pawns,Price.They don’t care why I’m doing this as long as they’ve been paid!’After that,he leaves me,’Enjoy your new home,Captain.Hope you’re comfortable there.’Then,he started laughing again,mocking my fate while his,remain as a free man.Laugh all you want,Makarov.Next time,I might be the one who had the last laugh…

Epilogue : Addiction

10th July 2011

 

2230 GMT

 

22 SAS Credenhill,Great Britain

 

Captain John Price

22nd Regiment,SAS

 

It’s been several months since the end of Second Russian Civil War.Despite our best effort to contain them,Ultranationalists managed to gain a foothole once again over Russia.They even murdered President Markhov,under orders from one of the most wanted man in Britain,Vladimir Makarov.That murder further rub the salt to our wounds.If only our government do whatever means necessary to help them against this violent wave,the Loyalists may survived the coup and turn things around,possibly winning the war..But,politicians are politicians…The only thing they care is saving their own skin…Ideally,I would love to see our continual presence on Russian soil..But,I guess they have to make that hard decision..leaving behind our allies to ensure everything went smoothly…

 

It’s been a difficult period for all of us.Losing our countrymen,our friends,brothers at arms,it’s very painful.Gaz,Barton,Eames and Harkov…Their deaths left behind a huge scar in our heart…Their deaths for some are worthless…But for us,their deaths should be avenged…Their sacrifice for the cause is enormous…But,I’m now more concerned with the way my men handled their deaths..While most decided to leave it behind and move on,others like Soap is reluctant to do so…

 

I heard rumors circling around the base that he still taking oxycodone despite fully recovered from his injury.It seems like he using drugs to drown his depression and disappointment instead of confronting it.Of course,if anyone asked me about it,I will shot down that kind of rumor.In my opinion,that allegation is baseless.There is no way he will involved.But,after listening to reports from the likes of Wallcroft,Rowland,Abbas and Raj,I know,I need to get the facts right before making any decision about it…

 

22nd July 2011

 

0930 GMT

 

That morning,everything looks normal…Everyone is working very hard,perfecting their skills,improving their fitness..It looks like business as usual to everyone…Then,I see him walking away from the obstacle courses without any reason at all.He maybe a Leftenant right now but he should not use his ranks as an excuse…’Rowland,can you monitor them for awhile?There something I need to do.’I asked Leftenant Rowland to continue monitoring the CQB test.’No problem,sir.’He nodded.As he continue monitoring the test,I excused myself and started to follow Soap…

 

Slowly,I followed him back to our barracks.Much to my surprise,those rumors are absolutely true after all.Then,out of nowhere,Abbas entered the barracks.Stunned by his appearance,Soap tried to leave but he stands firm,denying his quick exit.He angrily asked,’What you’re doing here?I thought you’re still in obstacle course.Are you taking that?’Abbas tried to reach it but Soap immediately punched him to the ground,leading to a scuffle between them.But eventually,Abbas gain the upper hand and pushed him back to the wall.’Listen,stop doing this to yourself.If you really want to die,this is not the way.’However,Soap grabbed his gun and pointed to his head,’Kill me,Mustapha. I dare you to do it!’Knowing this will spin out of control,I step in and seize it from his hand.He angrily screamed,’Why you doing this?It’s my fault they died.I should be dead just like them.’Enraged by his remarks,I slapped him.Both of them are stunned.As I tell Abbas to move away,I pushed Soap back to the wall,’If you really want to die.Then take a shot.Stop blaming yourself for their demise.It’s already happened.You cannot live in the past,son.Move on and stop blaming yourself.It’s worthless.Besides,what you’re doing right now is an insult to them.’Eventually,he calm himself down and I tell Abbas to keep this matter a secret…

 

29th July 2011

 

1415 GMT

 

A week after that incident,after careful deliberation and consultation with other SAS officers like the old man,now a Colonel,MacMillan,I decided to keep him in the fold with several condition.He asked me,’What exactly those conditions,sir?’I replied,’Well,for a start,you have to keep yourself clean from drugs.Then,I adviced you to seek help to deal with your depression.’He amused after hearing that condition,’That’s it?’I smiled,’That’s it..Get yourself clean and some help.If you need anything,you know where to find..’

 

As we bid farewell,others too have their own plans..’I’m afraid it’s time to say goodbye as well,sir.’Abbas said to me.I’m quite stunned with his announcement,’What do you mean,Mustapha?’He replied,’Well,MI-6 have assigned me to Moscow as our eyes and ears.Probably to keep everything in check.’I feel sad to separate with these men..But sometimes,duty must come first..We bid our farewell and he leaves with his head remains high…