Red vs Blue Short Stories/OneShots

Purpose (Grif x Depressed! Reader)

Requested by: Mackncheese12

“Men, front and center on the double.” Sarge calls out. Simmons, Grif, Donut, and Lopez all stand there but Sarge grunts. “Where in Sam Hell is Y/n?” He asked. “Last I saw them, Y/n was heading towards a cave.” Simmons says. “What? Are you sure that was Y/n? You don’t think it was a Blue pretending to be Y/n?” Sarge asks.

“I saw Y/n heading towards the cave too. Saying stuff like ‘not having a life' and ‘not worth living’ and all.” Donut says. “I’ll go check on Y/n then.” Grif offered. Simmons looks to him surprised. “Are you actually offering to do something for once in your life?” He asked.

Grif groans. “Don’t sound so surprised about it. Sarge would’ve sent me anyways since I have a possibility of dying while in there. Besides, Y/n and I have a thing going. A better relationship than the one that you and I have, Simmons.” Grif says.

Grif walks away leaving Simmons questioning what was said while everyone else just watched him leave to get you. He walks into the cave and side enough, he heard your voice. Grif finds you on the cliff ledge looking out at the  entire canyon. “Hey Y/n? Sarge wants us all down there.” He began.

“I thought you ignored Sarge's orders just so you could sleep.” You commented. You look up to Grif and he sits down next to you. “Are you okay, Y/n?” he asked. You nodded. “Yeah, I’m fine.” You said. “Donut said he heard you saying some stuff. I’m worried about you.” Grif says.

You gave a small chuckle making Grif confused. “You know, its always been hard for me. Day in and day out. Pain and misery and the constant feeling that I’m nothing but a random person who can’t do anything. I just… need more than this shit. That is all I want in life: for this pain to seem purposeful.” You said.

“Y/n… I never knew this. You know what? I might not be able to get rid of your pain but, I can give you some kind of purpose. Don’t think about Sarge or Simmons or Donut or Lopez or even the Blues. I want to help you through this. I care about you. I fucking love you for gods sake.” Grif says.

You looked at him but smiled inside your helmet. “Thanks for that Grif. You being here makes me feel a little bit better about my situation. I love you too.” You said. Embracing in a hug, you and Grif stare at the canyon from the ledge. Until someone started yelling towards you two.

“Grif! Y/n! Sarge says to get down here before he let’s Lopez shoot you down!” Simmons says. “Simmons! You weren’t supposed to tell them that! Get back here and help me load up my shotgun. Donut, scream like a girl.” Sarge says. “Yes sir. AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH!” Donut screams. “I’m so glad that Sarge still doesn’t understand that his shotgun can’t reach us.” You said.

“Dammit! Simmons, get me a sniper rifle.” Sarge says after trying to shoot at you and Grif. “Here you go sir!” Simmons says. “Kiss ass!” Grif shouted. “Hey Simmons! You do realize I’m going to beat you up once I get down there, right?” You called out. “You aren’t any better than Grif! You’ll just watch someone else do it for you.” He says.

“That’s my purpose. But seriously though. I will beat the shit out of you.” You said. Grif laughs and the two of you stand up to head down while Sarge was still trying to shoot you two.