Shepard of Fire (COD BO2 Fanfic)

Truth Revealed

Chapter 11.

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Tank's POV:

Holly and Tessa returned from the bath, so Richtofen decided now was the time to explain what everyone else already knew. The blonde sat next to me, but her attention was directed to Richtofen as we sat all sat in a circle. She didn't look particularly happy that she had to talk to the doctor, but she brushed close to me and bared with it. "Now, as you may already know, zhe machine inside the lab is operational. It is a recreation of zhe same machine zhat took us to you time to begin vith. But, because of anozher complication-" He glared at me, "You and your friends are now stuck in our time." She nodded, as though she was completely fine with what he just told her. She seemed on-edge, like she was anxious. Everyone returned to what they were doing, while Holly stayed in her spot. she squeezed my hand so I would stay, which I did. After a few minutes of silence, she spoke. "Tank, I love you..." She mumbled, just barley audible. It surprised me, and I could feel my heart skip a beat. "What brought that up?" I asked, stuttering slightly. She turned her head to look me in the eye, her blue orbs seeming to dance with a mix of emotions that I couldn't read. "I just wanted to tell you." She murmured, pressed her forehead to mine. Her eyes closed, and she just seemed to melt in my lap. Her breathes became soft, and she wrapped her arms around my neck. This wasn't like her, she never liked to cuddle before. I decided to make to most of it, running my hands on her waist. I lifted her up, settling her in my lap. I pulled her closer, not wanting anything sexual, just cuddling. We stayed this way for a long time, just wrapped together. It was then that I felt something wet hit my arm. I opened my eyes, only to find her own orbs leaking softly. "What's the matter, Sweetie?" I asked, cupping her cheeks with my hands. "I'm sorry.. I'm really sorry..." She hiccuped, wrapping her fingers around mine. "For what..?" "No... you'll hate me.." She whined. "I won't hate you, now tell me what your sorry for?" Her bottom lip quivered, "Promise... You won't be angry...?" I pulled her close, taking her lips with mine. "I swear." She paused, wiping her tears away with the back of her hand. Then, she took a deep breath, "Tank Dempsey.... I'm pregnant." She said, her voice shaking. It stopped me dead in my tracks. "W-what...?!" She avoided my eyes then, her shoulders slumping. "That was the results of the blood test. All the tests I took came back positive. I'm pregnant, and your the father." Suddenly, everything made sense. Her vomiting, mood swings, and how emotionally sensitive she had been. Holly Connerson, the girl I had been secretly falling in love with, was pregnant with my child. I was dumbstruck, and couldn't form any words. Her expression grew sadder as I sat there. There was only one thing I could think to do. I reached out, and gripping her arms. Then, I pushed her backwards, until I hovered over her, straddling her waist. "Tank?! What are yo-!" I cut her off, crushing my mouth to hers. Almost immediately, I slipped my tongue between her lips. She moaned lightly as I bite her bottom lip, nibbling on it softly. I pulled back, and a string of saliva connected our parted lips. She was shocked, her eyes searching me. "I love you. And I swear on my own life, I will protect you." I leaned down, and lifted her shirt up. She gasped, but I ignored it, pressing my lips above her navel. "I will protect you, and our baby with my life." Her body shook softly, and I knew she was crying again, but this time they were happy tears. I pressed my nose into her stomach, and peppered kisses all over her abdomen. She murmured something, and I heard it loud and clear. "Dammit, Tank. Why do you have to be so fuckin good to me..?" I chuckled, and continued to cuddle into her stomach, until both of us fell asleep.

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Tessa's POV:

Holly's situation had me thinking, as I sat in Edward's lab. He tinkered with the Teleporter, occasionally giving off a frustrated growl or a satisfied grunt. He and the others had no idea that Holly was pregnant, and I had a feeling he wouldn't be too happy about it. I didn't even know if Holly had told Tank yet. It would be a but problematic if she hadn't, seeing as how it was Tank's responsibility also. Edward must have asked me something as I sat in my thoughts, because I noticed he was staring at me. "I'm sorry, what did you say?" I asked, catching his eye. He sighed, and began to walk toward me. He kneeled in front of me, and placed a hand on my knee. "I asked if you vere hungry. Iz zhere somezhing on your mind, liebe? You have been shpacing out since you and Holly returned from zhe bath." I gulped, it wasn't my place to tell Edward about Holly's situation. I lowered my gaze to the ground. I'm sure Holly wouldn't mind if I told him, though. It would save here the trouble, and Edward can monitor her health, seeing as how he was a doctor. "Do you promise not to be angry?" He nodded, waiting for me to speak. I sighed, "While we were in the bath, Holly told me about her doctor visit... Edward, Holly doesn't have a stomach bug.. She's pregnant." I said. His eyes widened, and his mouth dropped slightly. He was quiet, before closing his eyes and rubbing his temples. He sighed, "Well, zhis is a problem..." I bite my lip, "Please don't be mad." "I'm not angry, just.. dumbfounded.. Zhis is completely unexpected. You realize now zhat we all have to work harder to defend her from zhe patients?" I hadn't thought about that. "And vhat if Ve can't get you three home by zhe time she gives birth? Zhen vhat, ve carry zhe child around?" I frowned, "It's not like she meant for this to happen. And she's scared about it, too. She was going to tell us when she got home today, but we were already here. Then, she got transported here!" He grimaced, "Don't remind me..." He groaned. I rolled my eyes, "Why can't you two get along?!" "Because zhe frau is just like Dempsey! I'm surprised their not siblings!" I jumped as someone knocked on the door, "Uh, Richtofen? I hate to interrupt, but we have slight problem." Bellowed a heavy Russian accent. Edward sighed, standing to his feet. "Zhis conversation is over." He grumbled, stalking out of the lab. I sighed, and stood up to follow him. This should be fun.

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Holly's POV:

It was another one of those maggoty pigs! This one crawled towards me, while at least fifty more moaned around everyone else. I aimed the M14 Tank had given me, and pulled the trigger. It's head exploded, and I nearly gagged. I recoiled myself as another zombie ran at me, wailing demonically. I hit it three times in the chest, and it fell to the ground. Tank stood in front my, back-to-back with Nikolai. Takeo took out the creatures from a comfortable corner, while Kelsie coward behind him. I spotted Richtofen coming through the doorway, cocking a strange gun that I didn't recognize. Tessa followed behind him, MP40 in hand. Between the seven of us, we cleared the room quickly. Once the barriers were rebuilt, and all rooms were checked, I leaned against the back wall to rest. Tank was angry with me at the moment, mostly because I refuse to let my 'condition', as he called it, stop me from fighting. I noticed Richtofen was glaring at me more than usual. "Great... Tess told him..." I mumbled to myself. My head throbbed, and I pinched the bridge of my nose. If I didn't have a passenger on board, I would have been begging Nikolai for some vodka by now. I could feel Richtofen's cold stare, even with my eyes fixed on the floor. I decided now was the time to figure out what the Hell his problem was. "Muss ich etwas auf meinem Gesicht, du verdammter fettig Wiesel? (Do I have something on my face, you fucking greasy weasel?)" I yelled, catching everyone's eyes. He growled, "So, zhe Hure (whore) shpeaks German? Surprising." My jaw clenched, but I stayed in my place. "Schau, du Sohn einer haarigen Affen Ficker. Ich weiß nicht, was ich getan habe, aber das muss aufhören! (Look, you hairy son of a monkey fucker. I don't know what I did, but this has to stop!)" He was silent moment, and from my perch I could see Tessa's jaw drop. "Jesus fuckin Christ! Can someone please translate?" Tank groaned. Tessa cleared her throat, "Umm, she called him something you should never do to a monkey... Like ever..." "Oh, like feeding them rancid bananas?" Kelsie chimed. Tessa began to crack up, and I face-palmed so hard it. "Christ, your innocent, sis..." I groaned with a slight giggle. Richtofen cleared his throat, "Since you have such a colorful vocabulary, vhy don't you tell everyone vhat is really going on vith your body? Like, about you little friend?" He chuckled darkly. My blood boiled, and but I wasn't gonna let him get to me this time. Nikolai burped, "What is wrong with little gurl?" Kelsie gave me an demented look, "Holly? What is he talking about?" I looked her in the eye, and caved. Taking a deep breath, "I'm pregnant..." I muttered, casting my gaze to the floor. The room was quiet, then all Hell broke loose around me.