Masks and Scars: A Ghost x FemReader Story

Meeting the team

Valkyrie

Being in love with someone is never easy. It's even worse when it's your best friend and they have absolutely no idea.

Over the years you've been at Ghost's side through everything. Missions gone wrong, patching him up when he's stupid enough to get shot, nights out, you even spent Christmas together last year. But the one day that will always stick in your mind is the day you met.

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One Year Ago

You'd been partnered with Captain Price on a mission to retrieve a particularly sensitive piece of intel from behind enemy lines. The job was simple, get in, get the intel and get out without being seen.

No one could hack like you could. There wasn't a satellite or computer system you couldn't get into. If anyone could get into the enemy's computer without tripping an alarm, it was you.

Price was watching your back as you knelt in front of a locked door, attaching your modified keypad to the lock mechanism.

"How the fuck is that supposed to open a door?" He asks over his shoulder.

"I've got all the toys," you say smugly. "I'll have us in there in a few seconds."

Gun fire sounds in the distance, Bravo team providing the perfect distraction for you to get in and out.

The keypad lights up green after a few seconds, the lock disengaging with a slight snick before you place the device back in your backpack.

"Ready?" You ask, picking up your suppressed pistol.

Price takes point, slowly pushing the door open into the darkened corridor. "Goggles on," he whispers, pulling his own night vision goggles down. You copy him, letting your eyes adjust and following him inside.

You're halfway through the enemy compound when Price holds up a fist, stopping you. Footsteps get closer while two men talk in Arabic. Your training kicks in as you listen, able to make out enough of their conversation to know they're distracted, talking about someone else.

When they come into view, you ready your weapon, aiming while you wait for Price's order. "Hold. Only engage if we have to." Even you can hear the eye roll in his voice. These men have done nothing but kill and terrorise innocent people. If it was up to you, you'd kill each and every one of them to keep the innocent people of this country safe.

In the dark, it's easy for you both to remain unseen, so when they only briefly look your way, you remain undetected. Once they've moved on, you silently make your way through the base, avoiding guards at every turn until you reach the room you've been searching for.

Two men stand guard outside, but before you can ready your weapon, an explosion rocks the building from the south side, causing them to scarper, leaving the way clear for you and Price.

"Motherfucker always has the best timing," Price says almost sounding proud.

"Who?"

"Soap. You'll meet him soon. Come on, we've not got long."

Rushing to the door, you stand to the side and knock. The sound of footsteps approach, but before the door is even fully open, Price kicks it the rest of the way, knocking over the man behind it. Between the two of you, the three men inside don't stand a chance.

Six shots, one from both you and Price for each body and they fall to the ground.

The room is filled with monitors showing footage from all around the base. Fighting from the north side of the building can be seen, a small team keeping the majority of the enemy force preoccupied while you make your way to the main computer.