The New Life I Lead

One

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Ghost wasn't one for gossip, never was. But the gossip of an FNG peaked his interest. Apparently from the United State's army, the reason why he was transferred was unknown except to MacTavish, who refused to tell his lieutenant anything about the recruit. " You'll find out when he gets here. " Ghost was told. Helicopter rotors drew nearer and nearer as he walked to the pad. " What do you think he's like? " Meat was practically bouncing off the walls with excitement.

" Oi Meat, calm down will ya? " Archer playfully shoved him. Ghost glanced at them and rolled his eyes. " I wouldn't be surprised if you scare the guy. " He chuckled. " I'm not scary. " Meat muttered. When the helicopter landed, General Shepherd stepped out. " General. " Ghost greeted. " Lieutenant, " Shepherd greeted back. " Where's Captain MacTavish? " He scanned the little group. " He'll be here shortly. " Archer piped up. " I see. " Shepherd said. He beckoned to someone inside the helicopter, and footsteps faintly tapped slowly. " Gentlemen, meet your new teammate. "

A young man, probably no older than 21, stepped out of the helicopter. He had brown hair slightly in his face, and brown eyes, with green flecks. What caught Ghost's attention was the scar on his neck, as the man traced it. " This is Gary Sanderson, his callsign Roach. " Meat bounded up to him and shook his hand. " Nice to meet you Roach, I'm Meat! " Roach shook Archer's hand next.

" Hey Roach, welcome aboard. " Archer politely said. Roach then went up to Ghost and looked up at him, considering Ghost was 6'2 and Roach was about 5'5. Roach waved shyly at him. " Name's Ghost and I'd like it if you would speak while introducing yourself. Otherwise it's, ah, rude. " Roach flinched a bit, before a familiar Scottish voice spoke up.

" Archer, Meat, rec room. This will be classified information. " MacTavish said. " Yes Captain. "  After making sure they were gone, MacTavish turned to them. " It's not that he won't speak, Ghost. " He said while walking to Roach. " It's that he can't. General. " He said and he greeted Shepherd. " Pleasure to meet you Roach, I'm Captain MacTavish. " He said while shaking Roach's hand. Ghost frowned underneath his balaclava.

" What do you mean by he can't? He's mute? " He asked. Shepard pulled out a file, presumably Roach's and handed it to MacTavish. " After a botched recon mission, lieutenant, the interrogator badly severed Roach's vocal chords. "  Roach scribbled something on a notepad he had in his pocket. ' Nice to meet you Ghost, my name's Roach. Don't give me pity, and we're fucking gold. ' Roach smiled.

" What about the others? When will they know? " Ghost asked eyeing Roach. " They'll know later. " He turned to Ghost. " " Make sure Roach gets settled, alright Ghost? " MacTavish patted his shoulder. " C'mon Roach. " Ghost opened the door, leading the way.

" Let's go Roach. "

Good? Bad? I don't really know. This ties in with My Start, which is technically the prequel so if you haven't read that, I suggest you do. It gives you Roach's origin. Warning: It has a bit of torture.