Call of Duty Ghosts: The Aftermath

Chapter 35

Logan

I slowly open my eyes, groaning. Looking around, I don't see the Ghosts anywhere.

I sit up painfully, then I realize I'm lying on the ground outside.

How did I get out here?

I feel a twinge in my side, and I look down to see my blood stained t-shirt, but when I lift it up, four stitches fill where the wound was. My jacket is off, my boots are clean, as well are my cargo pants.

I take a short breath, then look up again.

The sky is a light blue, and small thin clouds streak in some places. The air is warm, and a gentle breeze blows through my hair.

Turning around, my confusion grows when I see no base. I'm in an empty field, surrounded by trees on the edge.

"What....what's going on?" I say, and my voice is muffled as if I was talking into a tin can.

"Logan."

A voice behind me makes me spin around, and I feel my heart stop as I stare at the man walking up to me.

"D...David...."

My voice is barely a whisper, my eyes unbelieving.

My brother nods, and sighs.

"Logan, I-"

His voice is cut off as I tightly wrap my arms around him, tears running down my face.

I can't tell if they're happy or sad, but I don't care.

"Hesh..." I utter, holding him tighter. He hugs me back and takes a deep breath.

"Logan." He says, and I step back.

Staring at him, I smile.

I missed that face, his grin, his light brown caring eyes. I feel happiness wash over me.

"David, I missed you so much..." I voice, and Hesh sighs.

"I know. I...I'm sorry." He frowns, shaking his head.

"I wish that I could still be with you and Keegan, but I can't." He says, and my smile melts away.

"What...what do you mean? You're here right now!" I say, and Hesh closes his eyes with a heavy sigh.

"Logan, I just need you to listen to me, okay?" He requests, looking back up at me.

I see the pain in his eyes, and I nod.

"Of course," I reply, and David sits down on the grass, sighing.

Leaning back on his hands and looking up at the blue sky, he glances over at me. I walk to sit next to him, leaning my arms on my knees.

David sighs.

"Logan, the only reason I'm here right now is that you almost died. You did die, pretty much. Merrick saved you. And I made sure you got back." He says, still staring up at the sky.

My eyes widen.

"But....if I had, I would have been with you! I want to be with you !" I distress, and David looks back down at me.

"Logan, you can't die. You still have a lot to do." He says, and my eyebrow raises.

"What do you mean?" I ask, and Hesh looks at me quizzically.

"What do you think I mean? You need to save Keegan!" He responds, and my eyes widen.

"Oh my god! Keegan!" I shout, and I start to get up, but David grabs my hand.