Stand By: A Nikto and Krueger Story

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The moon hung low in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the dense forest. The air was cool, and the only sounds were the occasional rustle of leaves and the distant hum of insects. Nikto's team was assembled in a hidden clearing, ready for their mission. For Nikto, this was a rare occasion. He hadn't led a mission in years, but today, he had been given the responsibility, and he was determined to make it count.


Krueger, always by his side, was a comforting presence. The weight of their new relationship added an extra layer of emotional stakes to the mission. Nikto was anxious but found solace in Krueger's unwavering confidence. The two of them had been through a lot together, and the idea of leading a mission with Krueger at his side made the challenge seem a bit less daunting.


König, Horangi, and Oni were also part of the team, and their faces reflected a mixture of professionalism and wariness. They had their own dynamics and their own opinions, which were sometimes a bit rough around the edges, especially when things didn't go as planned.


Nikto took a deep breath, adjusting his gear one last time. "Alright, everyone. This is a straightforward infiltration and extraction. We hit the target, secure the area, and get out. We move in ten."


As the team prepared, Krueger gave Nikto a reassuring nod. "You've got this," he said quietly. "Just remember, we're in this together."


Nikto offered a small, grateful smile before signaling for the team to move out.


The mission started smoothly, with Nikto leading the team through the dense forest. They reached the objective—a small, fortified compound—without any issues. Nikto's plan was unfolding as expected, and the team was in position for the final assault.


That's when things started to go wrong.


Krueger, who had been assigned a critical task of disabling a security system, made a mistake. The system wasn't entirely disabled, and the compound's alarm went off, alerting the enemy. The team was suddenly thrust into chaos, with gunfire erupting from all sides.


Nikto's heart raced as he fought to regain control of the situation, barking orders and trying to salvage what was left of the mission. The compound was quickly becoming a battlefield, and the team's chances of success seemed to be slipping away.


In the midst of the chaos, Nikto's attention was drawn to his teammates. König, Horangi, and Oni were visibly frustrated. Nikto could see their disapproving glances and heard their muttered complaints.


"Damn it, Krueger!" König snapped, his voice cutting through the noise. "What the hell was that?"


Krueger, trying to defend himself, was met with more harsh words. "I made a mistake! I'm sorry!" he shouted over the din.


Nikto's blood boiled as he watched the scene unfold. His mind raced, trying to prioritize the mission while also dealing with the team's mounting tension. He knew that in this situation, his priority was to support his team, but his first duty was to stand by Krueger.


"Enough!" Nikto's voice rang out, commanding attention. "König, Horangi, Oni, shut up and focus on the mission. We need to get out of here!"

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