Enemy Territory (Sova x Reader)

2: Same Face, Different Heart

Alpha Earth, Split

Y/N:

We all grouped together, finalizing our plan and equipment. My eyes diverted away from my teammates and to the buildings around me. This place was flooded with stores, cafes, tourist shops, anything that could attract a source of income, really. Now I was feeling kind of bad.. you know, the fact that we were about to literally plant an explosive and ruin the entire place. I turned my attention towards Raze, who was sat opposite me. She seemed to notice my negative expression.

"Why d'you look so upset Y/L/N? We're finally here, about to blow some stuff up!" Of course she would be happy about it, I mean she is Raze after all. If anyone liked explosions, it was her.

I smiled, glad someone finally initiated friendly conversation with me, "Nothing, nothing. It's just kind of sad that we'll be destroying all of this. Imagine how long it took to build it all."

"It'll be fine, I'm sure of it. Besides, we have Split on our Earth too y'know! Don't get so sad about this clone of a planet." Everything was so enthusiastic with her, it was hard to not feel at least a bit better when she said that.

"Thanks Raze." I grinned and went back to sorting out my equipment, checking ammo and knives. She was right I suppose, we did have the exact same Split back on our Earth. In addition, this planet could thrive fine without radianite, we on the other hand, were struggling hard. Once again, my attention shifted towards Brimstone, who began recounting the plan for us.

"Agents Phoenix, Raze, Sova, Y/N, listen up. Our goal is to enter said site and plant the spike. Remaining only long enough to protect it from possible defusers. We must enter together and leave together, if anything happens, speak through the comms and work as a team. Raze, are you ready to enter?"

"Ready as I'll ever be." She jumped off the side walk and began making her way to the site, clutching a grenade in hand. Brimstone looked at us and tilted his head her way, signalling to follow.

The plan was simple, Raze would enter while we trailed behind. Sova would shoot his recon bolt right before we got on site and reveal anybody there. Once the site is clear, I would plant the spike and then Brimstone would smoke off any revealing, weak spots. Sova would get to a high point and watch for enemies with an operator while Raze and Phoenix would position offence and attack any if spotted. Brimstone and I would stay by the spike and defend if needed.

We followed silently, guns positioned at any threatening angles as we made our way steadily towards the targeted plant area. It seemed awfully quiet for a city of its type. Usually, tourists and citizens would be flooding a place like this. What if it was a trap? The Valorant Protocol could already suspect we are coming and evacuated the innocents early before.

 It seemed Phoenix was thinking the same thing, "Yo, why is there like, nobody here? I thought this was a city?" He whispered to Brimstone. No answer came though, he didn't know either.

I turned my Phantom suddenly, aiming at a stack of crates. Everyone followed queue, eyeing through their hologram scopes.

"What happened agent, Y/L/N?" Questioned Brimstone quietly, sparing a quick glance my direction.

I didn't know how to respond, it was probably nothing. All of a sudden an abnormally large rat scurried from behind the crate, staring at us for a second and then made its way to a bakery down the street, enticed by the smell. I rest my gun by my side, embarrassed.

"Seems like Y/N got scared by a rat. I expected nothing better from them." Sova didn't even bother whispering, he said it loud enough for the rat to hear. I sighed and bit my tongue hard to prevent me from answering back.