“Roach, move towards the eastern corner of the base,” said captain. “There is a gas station in the end of the eastern corner, you plant a bomb there. We need to be ready for an emergency and something that can distract the Russian soldiers in case we get caught.”
I sneaked my way through all the Russian troops and reached my destination. I found two soldiers near the entrance of gas station having a discussion regarding the war against US. I crept way using their shadows as my weapon and finally killed them using my knife.
The area was cleared of all hurdles and I planted the bomb in place. I got out and informed captain using the woki toki.
After packing all my gear I went to join captain McChrystal in a small empty garage where the hard drive was hidden.
The captain then said, “Go up and find the hard drive Roach that contains information about Macarov’s plans of destroying the US.” I followed my orders and went upstairs to grab the hard drive. Soon as I went out of the room I heard some noises. I checked out and saw captain McChrystal surrounded by Russian troops.
“We know there is one more of you hiding somewhere,” said one of the soldiers. “We are politely asking you two to surrender yourself otherwise we will be forced to kill you. I got my next order in a whisper, “Roach, go to plan B.”
I slowly took out the detonator from my back pocket and in an instant set the filling station on fire. The soldiers around us got distracted with this sudden blast and we took advantage of this situation and shot all of them to death.
Both captain and I started to run to stay protected in this intense situation. Captain shouted, “Roach, two snowmobiles are coming this way.” I took an aim at one of the Russian soldier on snowmobile and shot right through his head. I quickly grabbed that snowmobile and started moving towards safety. As we were trying to escape we noticed Macarov behind us on his snowmobile.
I noticed the situation. There was a slope up ahead and I needed to jump around 100 metres to get on the other side of mountain. I increased the speed of my snowmobile and took off in that cold freezing air.
The flight was very hard to accomplish and I had no hopes considering my previous jump which was only 5 metres. To my surprise I was successful with the jump but the landing was not a smooth one. I looked back and saw Macarov too had jumped off that slope behind us. I stood out of the snowmobile and took out my knife, but I could not find him anywhere. I finally noticed him nesting under a rock. I quickly aimed the knife at him but he responded by snatching the knife and forced it in my stomach. I landed on the ground with a thud. Macarov took advantage and aimed his pistol at my head but luckily captain McChrystal came and snatched the pistol away. They both soon entered in a fist fight. I steadily pulled out the knife of my stomach and aimed it at Macarov and made a perfect shot right into his heart.
Macarrov just laid there in the white snow with a pool of blood on the side slowly melting the snowing by its warmth. Then I hear Macarov groaning out his last words. “You are too late; the missile will be launched any second now.”
In front of us, there is a sudden opening in the ground. Out of nowhere came not one but four missiles. Astonished by this surprise I almost forgot about my wound, hence Captain McChrystal yelled out in concern “We’ve got to get you help Roach, you’re bleeding too much.”
To provide us aid a chopper is sent, which reached us in an hour. Out of chopper came Sgt. Ghost and his team of army who carefully carried me to the chopper. “Don’t worry Roach,” exclaimed Sgt. Ghost, “You are in safe hands now.” I slowly went sleep, realizing how tired I am.
Slowly opening my eyes I realize that I’m in bed inside the American safe house. I hear footsteps coming my way, and in no time Captain McChrystal appeared. “You’ve had too much rest Roach and the missiles aren’t going to wait for us..... I had a look at the hard drive and it looks like those missiles are heading towards the major army headquarters, Washington D.C and Arlington, Virginia. There are certain codes needed for each missile for it to be defused.”
“How far do you think the missiles have reached Captain”, I said, “and how are we going to stop it”
“They are almost across Europe and heading their way into the Atlantic Ocean”, he replied, “and the plan includes stealing some Russian jet planes.”
At first I thought he is joking, but his tone and mood didn’t give the slightest hint. The plan is to use the Russian planes to get to the missiles and destroy them using the planes armoury. I put on my clothes and grab my gun for another breath taking experience.
First we have to get to same Russian base we had destroyed; only this time we will have couple of more troops coming along with us and we will use the chopper to get there. I hurried my way to the chopper and had my head rest on the seat knowing it’s an hour journey.
Finally we are there; the Russian base is visible through the white clouds. The chopper lands in a barren land with only the pine trees and the carpet of snow. “It’s a ten minute jog from here. The sniper team, get ready as soon as you notice the Russian troops, there will be more security this time because of the incident we caused,” said Captain McChrystal, “Roach, you will follow me to the runway.”
As soon as I noticed the troops, my Captain and I sneak our way into a cottage. Inside the cottage are two troops’ playing cards, making it an easy kill. As soon as we leave the cottage all the Russian troops around us lay dead. “This is called a job well done,” said Captain McChrystal.
We slowly hop inside the jet plane. The plane’s engine was started creating a whole lot of noise across the Russian base. Hence, it captured the attention of the whole army. There are Russian troops all around firing at the plane. The Captain leads the plane to the runway and we are ready for takeoff. In the air in no time the Captain increases the speed to 1200 miles per hour in order to catch up with the nuclear missile.
“Sit tight Roach,” said Captain McChrystal, “It’s going to be an hell of a journey.”
I could feel the pressure against my face due to the immense speed of the jet. It took us approximately four hours to get across Europe and into the Atlantic Ocean.
“Did u receive any signals from the missiles yet captain,” I said.
“We’re only couple miles away,” said Captain McChrystal
Suddenly I noticed the four missiles in front of us. Captain McChrystal reduced the speed in order to have a perfect aim. It’s going to be missile vs. Missile. Carefully targeting the first two, Captain launches two missiles in the air. It is a success, the two nuclear missiles land into the ocean. Another target is made for the other two missiles. We are not successful this time, only one of the two missiles was stopped. Also we were out of missiles.
“What are we going to do now Captain?” I asked.
“I’m going to bring the plane in the way of the missile,” said Captain McChrystal.
“No!!” I yelled, “I am coming along with you”
“It’s been an honour working by your side,” said Captain McChrystal with a heavy heart.
Captain McChrystal suddenly presses the eject button, ejaculating me into the air. The parachute opens and I land into deep Blue Ocean. Far ahead, I hear an explosion. Captain McChrystal has given his life for the country.
“Hello!!” I yell into my headset
Thankfully I get a response. “Yes, where are you Sgt. Roach,” it is a familiar voice. I later realize that its Ghost.
“I’m somewhere in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean,” I replied
“Don’t worry Roach, help is on its way.”
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