A Ranger's Journey (PGR x Male Reader)

The Hunt Continues

'Thinking'

"Speaking"

"[Intercomms/Radio Transmission]"

*noises*

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150 Kilometers Above Earth's Atmosphere
Commander (Y/n) "Ranger" Schmitt - Gray Raven
1040 Hours

The Gray Ravens (alongside Kamui, again) were now back inside their respective drop pods as they continued to plummet towards the Earth, the tips of the pods slowly burning brightly as they re-entered the atmosphere, the frame shaking ever so slightly as they got near the surface. (Y/n) suddenly received a call from Celica, breaking the looming silence.

"[Raven Actual to Raven 1. Radio check, over.]" Celica said.

"Raven 1 receiving. Go ahead, Actual." (Y/n) replied while he prepares his HK417 12" 'Assaulter' equipped with a suppressor, EOTECH 553, and angled grip, chambered in 7.62x51 armor piercing rounds.

"[President Hassen has contacted Watanabe for another peace resolution, but it has failed.]"

"Not surprised."

"[However, Watanabe wishes to come along with this mission because according to him, the Corrupted-producing facility there poses a major threat to them. The president approved this request.]"

(Y/n) sighed. "Do I have the right to refuse?"

"[You don't, unfortunately.]" Celica said, much to (Y/n)'s dismay. "[Don't worry, Raven 1. President Hassen authorized you to use lethal force against Watanabe should he try to lay a hand on you or your team.]"

"Understood. That's a nice compromise, at the very least." (Y/n) remarked.

"[Don't worry, Commandant! I'll make sure Watanabe never repeats his little trick again!]" Kamui assured with his usual enthusiasm.

"[Kamui, your next mission isn't about tracking the Ascendants. You are to assist the Gray Ravens on their investigation in the area, but you are free to engage if you find one.]" Celica reminded.

"[Leave it to me!]" Kamui said.

The reason why Kamui was once again with the Gray Ravens is because of Asimov. Yesterday, (Y/n), Celica, and Asimov had a private meeting about Kamui's condition after their engagement with Roland. The scanners in the Science Department did not find anything abnormal, but Asimov can still know if something is wrong about the Tank-type Construct.

"Watch him, (Y/n). Kamui may act fine, but I can see through his facade. He's hiding something from us." Asimov warned.

"Should I tell the President about this?" Celica suggested.

"Not yet. I don't want this to leak without proper proof, because again, this is just my hunch." Asimov denied. "(Y/n), if my speculation is true and he turns against you... do what you must."

'I hope Asimov is wrong about you, Kamui, because I don't want to put a bullet in your head.' (Y/n) thought. "Alright team, we're close. Get ready."

The drop pods popped their drag chutes, slowing down their descent. They soon felt the impact of the pods slamming against the ground. Once the doors flew off, they immediately got out and prepared for a fight against straggling Corrupted.