A Nurse and Their Ghost | Simon Riley "Ghost" x Reader

chapter 47

In the tense silence of the forest, Ghost's eyes flicker with a hunter's alertness, scanning the shadows for the origin of that menacing laser. His hand signals, a silent language of survival, urge you to stay still. With a fluid, practiced grace, he retrieves a compact mirror from his gear, angling it deftly to trace the sniper's hidden perch.

Beside you, the other operator's urgent tap on your shoulder draws your gaze to a tall tree. There, a faint silhouette looms against the night sky – the sniper. Ghost's sharp gaze catches on the same spot; a wordless understanding passes between you all.

He outlines a plan with subtle gestures. Anxiety coils tightly in your stomach, but you nod, the weight of responsibility settling on your shoulders. Silently, you begin your cautious approach, each step a delicate dance with danger, while Ghost readies himself for his perilous diversion.

As you and the operator maneuver around the tree, straining for a better vantage point, you hear Ghost's careful movements. The forest itself seems to hold its breath, the usual night sounds muted under the blanket of tension.

Ghost emerges from his cover in a burst of motion, his arm a blur as he hurls a knife with lethal precision. The sniper's gasp, loud in the oppressive silence, marks the sudden end of the standoff. His body thuds against the earth, a stark reminder of the razor-thin line between predator and prey.

The abrupt sound of the sniper's downfall sends a jolt of adrenaline surging through you, sharpening your senses to a razor's edge. Ghost, ever the vigilant leader, hastens towards the fallen sniper to confirm the area is clear of any additional threats. Your hand instinctively tightens on your firearm as you follow, each step pulsing with heightened alertness.

As you near the sniper's position, the grim reality sets in—the knife's deadly precision left no chance for survival. This immediate danger has been effectively neutralized. The other operator, with swift efficiency, retrieves Ghost's knife and returns it to him in a silent exchange of respect. Ghost's movements are methodical as he cleans and sheathes the knife, his face an enigmatic mask, revealing nothing of his thoughts.

The sudden crackle of the radio breaks the tense quietude. Soap's voice, edged with urgency, cuts through, "Report! Was that you?"

Ghost's response, though brief, carries a weight of finality, his voice as cold and calculated as his actions. "Yeah, sniper's down. One less problem to deal with." Soap's reply is immediate and direct, a clear command to regroup.

Ghost's glance back at you and the other operator is laden with unspoken words, his simple directive, "Let's go," carrying the gravity of the situation.

A heavy silence envelops the trio of you as you make your way back to Soap and his team, each of you lost in your own reflections on the events that just unfolded.

Navigating the dense foliage with stealthy urgency, you sense an ominous shift in the atmosphere. The forest, unnaturally silent, heightens your anxiety, a prelude to danger.

Before you can articulate your unease, the stillness shatters violently with the jarring echo of gunfire. Bullets slice through the air, a deadly rain close on your heels. Instinct takes over, and you all drop to the ground for cover.

To your immediate side, the other operator grunts in pain—a stark, guttural sound. You glimpse the alarming bloom of blood seeping from his side, a vivid contrast against the earthy tones of the forest floor.

Driven by adrenaline and concern, you crawl over to him, your hands trembling but determined as you apply pressure to his wound in a desperate attempt to stem the bleeding.

Meanwhile, Ghost transforms into an avatar of vengeance. His instincts, honed to lethal sharpness, guide his hands as he returns fire.

Each shot is a testament to his deadly precision, felling one enemy after another in a grim dance of survival. Yet, the attackers seem like an inexhaustible tide, emerging relentlessly from the shrouded forest.