Red vs Blue Short Stories/OneShots

Understanding (Carolina x Washington)

Requested by: Mackncheese12

After the people of Chorus were saved from Charon Industries, Kimball helped Carolina, Wash, and the Reds and Blues finally get the break they’ve been wanting. Once they arrived on Iris, Grif was the first to get off and let himself lie on the grass.

Four months in, and they seem to be enjoying themselves. That is, except for Carolina. Wash was the one to notice and decided to go up to her to see if he could help her out. Walking up to her while she viewed the Reds and Blues doing whatever, he let out an accidental loud sigh.

Carolina took notice and turned towards him. “Wash? What are you doing up here?” she asked. “I came to check on you. I’ve noticed you seemed a little distant and thought we should chat.” Wash says. Carolina chuckles. “I didn’t think you’d ever want to ‘just chat.’ But, I guess it might help, given what has happened.” She says.

“Are you okay?” Wash asks. Carolina looked at him confused. “What?” she asked. “Are you okay? I get the feeling that you blame yourself for what happened to Epsilon.” Wash says. “Wash, I really wish there could’ve been another way. After losing York and now Epsilon, I feel like I’m not doing enough for the team.” She says.

“You’re doing what you can. When you and Epsilon disappeared after the crash onto Chorus, I had to do something much to keep the guys together. It wasn’t easy but I always figured that whenever something went wrong, I just had to use that as a starting point to fix what could go right.” Wash says.

“I think you’ve spent way too much time with the Reds and Blues. When did you meet them again?” Carolina asked. “Back when I was Recovery One. Despite South leaving me for dead and taking Delta, Command wanted me to find more information about what happened to the guys when they were in Blood Gulch. After they helped me get the Epsilon unit, I sort of betrayed them because I didn’t want to be stuck in jail.” Wash says.

“Wow, and I thought I did bad things.” She commented. “Yeah, but they still helped me when Epsilon went into the unit to save Tex. Then you came along and we rescued him. I still can’t believe you weren’t dead after all these years.” Wash says.

“It helps when the UNSC was taking anyone just to win the war. But in the end, those I cared about are gone.” Carolina says. Wash puts his hand on Carolina’s shoulder and looked at her. “They aren’t really gone. As long as you remember them, they’ll still be alive. No matter what happens, I’ll be here for you. I’ve got your back, Carolina.” He says.

Even though she had her helmet on, she smiled and Wash could feel it. They hug but it doesn’t last long as someone spoke up from below them. “Are you fucking kidding me? Why can’t I get a chick just as easily as everyone else?” The two separate and look down to see Tucker looking up at them. “Tucker, what do you want?” Wash asked.

“I was coming to tell you that Sarge is blowing up another jeep but I guess you guys are too busy getting L-A-I-D.” Tucker says. Wash sighs. “Tucker, please don’t use that terminology and us in the same sentence. It makes this feel weird.” Wash says. “Is someone embarrassed?” Carolina asked in a teasing tone. “Carolina!” Wash complained. “I’m going to see if Donut will make a story about your love for each other.” Tucker says leaving. “This has to be the most embarrassing moment of my life ever. Of all time.” Wash says.