Being Different

Operation Cloud Gate - Ergaky Counter-Strike

A/N: Darius, Katrina prepare to storm the outpost...

Observer's POV

Sayan Mountains, Ergaky, Siberia:

Darius sent their coordinates as soon as the blizzard had died down, in order for both the general and commander to get their troops in. Darius and Katrina made a pact to lead two separate groups into the outpost, attacking from two separate sides, as soon as it was dark, while the general and the commander would lead the other groups.

Darius was still wary of Katrina that no matter how intimate they had become physically, he could not allow her to influence any important decisions he had to make regarding this mission. He was not about to let her interfere with his judgment.

Soon the troops had amassed within the caves since the caves had provided the perfect cover for their operations. They then discussed their strategies together, while Katrina had given enough information regarding the plans of the outpost, all entrances and exits clearly marked and mapped for a quick escape if necessary.

The men were not going to allow this mission to fail, even if Katrina was on board. As the general had stated, she indeed was a wild card and they were all on their toes regardless. But Darius silently kept the information of Damien being their son due to the sensitivity of the situation if things got ugly.

Although Darius had confided in the general regarding certain things, he could not divulge such a secret even to the general since they all answered to Senator Thorpe.

He could not risk the danger it would impose upon them all. As he sat there, listening to the strategies being laid out and pieced together, one of the lookouts came back with a report confirming Senator Thorpe's presence during the packing and transportation of newly developed weapons from the outpost.

"What? Thorpe? That's not possible! How the hell is he involved in all of this?" The General yelled, bringing his fist down upon the table in utter disgust.

"Yes, apparently, he's very heavily involved" Katrina entered, handing over the latest images her operative was able to take during their observations.

"We must tread lightly gentlemen. The sensitivity of such a revelation will make heads roll within The Senate. Can someone contact The President? He's been asking us about the situation so far. We must let him know. What are the orders from The Pentagon, General?" Darius calmly asked, while perusing the latest documents.

"The Pentagon is sending more troops, D. They have assumed more firepower is required to overtake the bastards" General Adams growled.

"But who sent them the information?" the Commander cocked an eyebrow. The men suddenly turned towards Katrina.

"Look...I simply let it slip to my boss in The Kremlin that Count Egon Von Crum was making unnecessary waves in the mountains of Siberia and straining diplomatic relations with our US counterparts..." Katrina grinned mischievously.

"Phew...You sure know how to rock the Senate, Katrina..." Commander Bryant whistled, shaking his head vehemently, "They're not gonna take that lightly!"

"And so, they shouldn't, dammit! A Senator has breached protocol and involved himself in some serious shit! This is a major scandal that will tarnish the Presidency if we don't do something!!!" General Adams kicked a small rock in anger. Darius knew that the General was itching to get his hands around both Egon's and Thorpe's necks as soon as possible.

Darius nodded, and then they all decided that they were not going to wait. Soon four groups separated and surrounded the outpost. It may have looked like a small wooden cabin from the outside, but the bunker went down five miles deep towards the earth's core, housing personnel quarters, technical, biological and machinery laboratories, hidden hangars and storage facilities below ground.