The Scout

Chapter - 20

The Scout
'Mighty Warrior'
Chapter 20 / by; mike hurley

Shawn set Billie on the sofa, & smiled; Billie hugged him & whispered; thanks!!
Shawn was a big brother and in a way maybe even a father figure for the boy.

Shawn put on a movie & sat next to the little guy for a while. They really liked each other, & were developing a brotherly love.

Ty secured the Jeeps, gassed, checked fluids & tire pressure & vacuumed them out. He left them ready for the next time he'd need them.

He finished in an hour and walked up to the office & logged on. He had an Intelligence report waiting; Rebel activity had been seen at the river. The intel officers best guess was an ambush was being set up. The officer had intercepted an email from Rebel National Headquarters; their High Command had heard about Amy & Robin and wanted them back.

Ty read his assessment and the intercepted message, & condensed it into the following;

"The national Chairman wanted the 2 women for himself. They would be transported in cages to his headquarters in Kentucky. He enjoyed breaking the spirits of hard headed females. Plus he bragged that he would show them how a real man impregnates a woman".

"This appears to be a very credible threat. All efforts need to be utilized to protect these 2 young women".

Ty's fists were clenched. He stood and stared at nothing and swore. The more he loved Amy the more the damn Rebels tried to get her back. Ty was not an impulsive man but Amy's eyes got big when moments later he stormed through the kitchen and took the stairs to the ammo room 2 stories down. Phantom who was sleeping under the kitchen table, quickly followed him. The big dog knew a mission was being planned.

Amy gave Robin a motherly hug and said; I'll be right back. The potato peeler is in the 3rd drawer. Thank you for helping Robin!!

He looked really upset; Robin replied.

Amy tried to smile but whispered; I'll
find out what's going on; I'll be right back.

She followed Phantom & walked into a huge room with more guns than she'd ever seen before.  She stood quietly & watched Ty type his ID code into a gun closet door. He pulled it open and pulled out an Alexander Mark 9 Bazooka. It fired a concussive round & would not only explode, it blew a hole in the ground 3 meters deep & killed anyone within 100 meters. It was a nasty weapon. Scouts usually killed silently, blowing up things was not their forte. But the Safe House was equipped for any contingency.

Ty!! What's wrong honey!! You look upset.

Nothing!! Everything's fine Amy!! I'm starving!!
When will dinner be ready?? What are we having?? Why is dinner taking so long??!!

Ty, I'm not your cook, or your servant; don't talk to me like that.

Robin and I are going as fast as we can. But the casserole will need to cook for an hour.
This is what Billie wanted for dinner. The little guy has been though a lot; I let him choose.
There's hummus & salami & crackers you can snack on. Apples & peaches arrived last night.

Ty, what's going on?? Why do we need a bazooka?? Do Marine Scouts actually use those things??

I'm sorry Amy!!! We both cook in this house. I'll come help.

Amy kissed his cheek.  Ty........

It's ok Ty; just talk to me. I can't handle you clamming up tonight. What is so scary that we need a bazooka?? Damn Ty, that thing looks vicious!!

It's nothing Amy.