Survivor | S. Ghost Riley

Victory

The blades of the helicopter whirred loudly from above us as we flew over the city of Chicago. My shoulder was pressed up against Ghosts due to the lack of space.

The bright city lights and tall skyscrapers took my breath away as we flew above them. Unfortunately, the dire situation didn't allow for sightseeing. Simon and I would be over watch while the others broke into the building where the missile controls were being held.

"Watcher-1 to bravo-6 actual. Perimeter is secure. We have a possible hit on the missile container. We're moving in now." Laswell said over the comms

"Solid Copy. All Bravo, move to set. We're on." Price replied.

"0-5 copies all. Bravo 6-2 is twenty seconds from the target building. Intel reports multiple AQ inside." Gaz said

"Ghost, Luna, get to your overwatch." Price Said over the comms.

"Rog, on the move." Simon replied. The helicopter then turned and began to fly us over to the building we would be on.

"Ending this how we started it, huh Ghost?" I mused as we moved towards our position. When this had first started, we spent hours on overwatch waiting for Johnny.

"Yeah, I suppose we are. Just don't get hypothermia this time." Simon said

"I'll try my best L.t." I said with a small smile as the helicopter began to lower over the rooftop of a building that was just across from the large skyscraper that Johnny and Price were headed to.

As soon as the helicopter was in position above the roof of the building. Simon and I connected our harnesses to the winch. Simon stepped forward towards the open door of the chopper as he was going to go down first.

"See you down there, Luna." Simon said before he turned and stepped over the edge. I watched as he descended towards the roof, I only managed to breath once he was safely down.

Once he was unattached, I stepped forward and exited the helicopter through the open door. The whirring of the propellers grew louder as I exited the helicopter. The wind from the blades made me flinch slightly and cover my eyes with my hand. Luckily it wasn't a far distance and my feet hit the concrete roof within less than a minute. Once I was stable, I unattached the winch so the helicopter could leave.

I quickly got into position and lowered myself down onto my stomach on the concrete roof. I pulled my sniper rifle off of my shoulders and set it up on the ground in front of me so it was facing the building. I watched from my position as the second chopper that Johnny and Price were on lowered down onto the roof of the building across from me. It didn't take long for the other chopper to evacuate.

"Ghost, Luna. We're set. You have eyes on?" Price asked over the radio

"A-firm. Flashing now." Simon said, I looked over to see him flashing his light towards the building.

"Affirmative." I replied over the comm and flashed my light towards the roof of the building as well, letting them know of my position.

"Copy visual. L.t, what you got?" Johnny asked

"Civilians." Simon stated

"Hostages." Price added

"Hassan's buying time." Johnny said

"You three clear all threats. Bravo-3 secure the hostages." Price ordered

"Copy. Be careful Johnny." I said as I watched my brother begin to descend down the side of the building. Even though he is securely fastened and knows what he is doing, I can't help but feel afraid for him. My heart was in my throat as he descended down the side of the building.