"I'm a Healer, but..." [Arknights x Male Reader Insert]

Episode 0 - 2: Struggle

"Ace!" Dobermann called out to a man in tactical gear from the neck down. A shield in one hand, and a hammer in the other.

"Looks like you all made it out alive." Ace replied as they stopped before him. "This isn't the rendezvous point... Why are you here alone?" Dobermann questioned.

"They're the ones who escaped from the central area! Don't let them get away!" A Reunion member suddenly cried to his squad. "Man, they don't give up..." Doctor stated with a sigh, still not turning off his power. "Alright, let's take them d—" Dobermann began. "Don't get overzealous, Dobermann. Retreating is our top priority! Amiya, Doctor, quickly!" Ace said motioning them to follow as he fleed.

"It's not safe here either." Dobermann said as everyone did as he asked. "That's right. We still have to press on to the next rendezvous point." Ace nodded as they ran. "Where's your team?" Dobermann asked.

Suddenly, a grenade landed in front of the group, cutting them off from their means of escape. Doctor dashed forward and kicked it away a bit, but it was cocked for a bit and blew up seconds after. He rolled back to the others and they dashed for an alleyway.

"Smoke them out!" One shouted as they stomped down the street.

"Doctor, please give us your orders." Ace started lifting his shield. "Just like the good ol' days." He said looking at the Doctor. "Not sure when they were, but yeah!" Doctor whispered with a determined smile.

"Actually, something unexpected has happened, Ace. Doctor is suffering from amnesia." Amiya said making Doctor nod. "...I see." Ace said a small frown. "I'm sorry, Ace... But compared to before, a lot has changed." Amiya said mirroring his frown. "Is that so? You don't have to apologize. Have the Doctor's commanding capabilities suffered as a result of the amnesia?" Ace asked. "He's as sharp as before... but... well, just see for yourself." Amiya said with a sigh before gesturing to the Doctor, who's body continued to swirl with energy.

"They're over here! Hurry, let's get them! Go release your inner beasts and let them feel your fangs!" A Reunion member shouted as the others charged passed them.

Ace watched as the Doctor wasted no time, dashing out with a pink of streak of light behind him. Doctor sent the one who called his comrades flying with a jump kick, spinning in midair to slid behind the others he flew past.

"Shield and Spear, Ace and Dobermann respectively! Amiya, cover-fire! Guard for this fight protect the Medic!" Doctor shouted standing up and slapping his cheeks. "Seize victory!" He yelled running at the crowd of armed Reunion members.

"You heard him, E3! Follow orders!" Ace yelled with a grin. From the shadows and alleys of the streets several more units dressed like the guard ran at the forces, those with shields in front, and those with melee weapons in the back, ranged weapons in the back. "Just like the good ol' days..." Ace murmured. "Team E3 has been moving undercover this whole time... I see, they've been waiting to pincer the enemy." Dobermann commented, before lashing an enemy with her whip. "When communications are jammed, our teams should operate near the rendezvous point. That way, even if something happens to me or the scout... The broader operation can still carried out. That is my decision-making." Ace revealed. "I'm other words, Ace, you came out here alone..." Dobermann said with a small glare. "After all, neutralizing threats around the rendezvous point is our top objective. Of course, prioritizing checking on your status is a big risk. There's no way I could imperil the entire team. The whole reason teams exist is to increase tactical efficiency, not the other way around." Ace explained with a smirk. "Hah. Let's continued our discussion after we've taken care of Reunion!" Dobermann said matching his expression.

Doctor slammed into the shoulders of a Reunion member and looked around at the new forces with a smile. He suddenly spun around and parried away a blade with his boot, before bringing around his other foot and send them flying with a back kick. He looked and saw that the new numbers they had gained easily began following his orders and taking out the disarrayed Reunion troops.